[Federal Register Volume 70, Number 241 (Friday, December 16, 2005)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 74641-74645]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 05-24050]



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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2005-21356; Directorate Identifier 2004-NM-223-AD; 
Amendment 39-14417; AD 2005-25-24]
RIN 2120-AA64


Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 777-200 and -300 Series 
Airplanes

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of 
Transportation (DOT).

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for 
certain Boeing Model 777-200 and -300 series airplanes. This AD 
requires repetitive detailed inspections of the forward lugs of the 
power control unit (PCU), yoke assembly, and forward attachment 
hardware of the left inboard, left outboard, right inboard, and right 
outboard flaperon PCUs; and other specified/corrective actions if 
necessary. For certain airplanes, this AD also requires other related 
concurrent actions. This AD results from reports indicating that 
operators have found worn, fretted, and fractured bolts that attach the 
yoke assembly to the flaperon PCU. We are issuing this AD to prevent 
damage and eventual fracture of the yoke assembly, pin assembly, and 
attachment bolts that connect the inboard and outboard PCUs to a 
flaperon, which could lead to the flaperon becoming unrestrained and 
consequently departing from the airplane. Loss of a flaperon could 
result in asymmetric lift and reduced roll control of an airplane. A 
departing flaperon could also cause damage to the horizontal and 
vertical stabilizers, which could result in loss of control of the 
airplane if damage is significant.

DATES: This AD becomes effective January 20, 2006.
    The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by 
reference of certain publications listed in the AD as of January 20, 
2006.

ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://dms.dot.gov or in person at the Docket Management Facility, U.S. 
Department of Transportation, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Nassif Building, 
room PL-401, Washington, DC.
    Contact Boeing Commercial Airplanes, P.O. Box 3707, Seattle, 
Washington 98124-2207, for service information identified in this AD.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Gary Oltman, Aerospace Engineer, 
Airframe Branch, ANM-120S, FAA, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office, 
1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington 98055-4056; telephone (425) 
917-6443; fax (425) 917-6590.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Examining the Docket

    You may examine the airworthiness directive (AD) docket on the 
Internet at http://dms.dot.gov or in person at the Docket Management 
Facility office between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, 
except Federal holidays. The Docket Management Facility office 
(telephone (800) 647-5227) is located on the plaza level of the Nassif 
Building at the street address stated in the ADDRESSES section.

Discussion

    The FAA issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 
CFR part 39 to include an AD that would apply to certain Boeing Model 
777-200 and -300 series airplanes. That NPRM was published in the 
Federal Register on June 3, 2005 (70 FR 32524). That NPRM proposed to 
require repetitive detailed inspections of the forward lugs of the 
power control unit (PCU), yoke assembly, and forward attachment 
hardware of the left inboard, left outboard, right inboard, and right 
outboard flaperon PCUs; and other specified/corrective actions if 
necessary. For certain airplanes, the NPRM also proposed to require 
other related concurrent actions.

Comments

    We provided the public the opportunity to participate in the 
development of this AD. We have considered the comments received.

Request To Revise Compliance Time for Certain Airplanes

    Two commenters request that we revise the compliance times of the 
initial and repetitive inspections for Model 777-200 and -300 series 
airplanes powered by Rolls-Royce engines. Both commenters state that 
the initial inspection in the third row of Table 1 of the NPRM should 
be specified in flight hours. One commenter, the airplane manufacturer, 
states that the repetitive inspections in the second and third rows of 
Table 1 of the NPRM should also be specified in flight hours. The 
commenters point out that these revisions are consistent with what is 
recommended in Boeing Service Bulletin 777-27A0056, Revision 1, dated 
July 8, 2004.
    We agree. We did not intend to differ from the compliance time 
recommended in the service bulletin. Therefore, we have revised the 
compliance times of the initial inspection in the third row of Table 1 
of this AD and the repetitive inspection interval in the second and 
third rows of Table 1 of this AD.

Request To Clarify Certain Compliance Times

    One commenter requests that we clarify when the compliance time 
clock starts for the initial inspections of the Model 777-200 and -300 
series airplanes powered by Rolls-Royce engines. These compliance times 
are listed in rows 2 and 3, of the second column of Table 1 of the 
NPRM. The commenter states that, according to Boeing Service Bulletin 
777-27A0056, Revision 1, the clock for measuring flight cycles and 
flight hours should start from the date of airplane delivery. The 
commenter asserts that compliance times as written in the NPRM do not 
clearly state that.
    We agree. We have revised the compliance times in rows 1, 2, and 3, 
of the second column of Table 1 of this AD to specify that the 
threshold of the initial inspection should be measured from ``* * * the 
date of issuance of the original standard airworthiness certificate or 
the date of issuance of the original export certificate of 
airworthiness.''

Request To Add Line Numbers (L/Ns) to Table 1

    One commenter, the manufacturer, requests that we make the 
following changes to Table 1 of the NPRM:
     In row 1 of the first column, add L/Ns 1 through 297 
inclusive for Model 777-200 and -300 airplanes powered by General 
Electric or Pratt & Whitney engines.
     In row 2 of the first column, add L/Ns 1 through 297 
inclusive for Model 777-200 and -300 airplanes powered by Rolls-Royce 
engines.
     In row 3 of the first column, add L/Ns 298 and subsequent 
for Model 777-200 and -300 airplanes powered by Rolls-Royce engines.
     In row 2 of the second column, add the phrase ``* * * date 
of this AD, whichever is later.''
    For clarification we agree to add ``L/Ns 1 through 297 inclusive'' 
to row 1 of the first column of Table 1 of this AD. We have verified 
that the commenter's other proposed changes were included in the NPRM, 
as published in the Federal Register on June 3, 2005. That information 
is retained in this AD, so no additional change to this AD is necessary 
in this regard.

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Request To Identify Engine Type

    One commenter requests that, for the proposed initial and 
repetitive inspections, we clarify whether the applicable airplanes are 
powered by General Electric, Pratt & Whitney, or Rolls-Royce engines. 
The commenter states that Boeing Service Bulletin 777-27A0056, Revision 
1, identifies the applicable airplanes as Group 1, 2, or 3 airplanes 
with the inspection details.
    We agree. We have revised Table 1 of this AD to identify the 
affected airplanes as Group 1, 2, or 3 airplanes, in addition to 
including the line numbers and engine types. With the changes discussed 
previously, this information is consistent with what is specified in 
the effectivity of Boeing Service Bulletin 777-27A0056, Revision 1.

Request To Delete Compliance Time for Corrective Actions

    One commenter requests that we delete the last sentence of 
paragraph (f) of the NPRM: ``Do the applicable corrective actions 
before further flight.'' The commenter states that this sentence 
conflicts with the compliance times in Table 1 of the NPRM.
    We do not agree to delete the sentence. Table 1 of this AD 
specifies compliance times for doing the initial and repetitive 
inspections. The last sentence of paragraph (f) of this AD specifies 
the compliance time for doing the corrective actions if, during any 
inspection, any damage to the attachment hardware, PCU lug, or yoke 
assembly is found, or a migrated or rotated bearing is found. We 
defined these corrective actions in the ``Relevant Service 
Information'' paragraph of the NPRM. These corrective actions must be 
done before further flight after finding damage.
    We inadvertently omitted the compliance time for the other 
specified action, which is tightening the attachment bolts to a higher 
torque value. The other specified action must also be done before 
further flight after accomplishing the inspections specified in 
paragraphs (f)(1) through (f)(5) of this AD. Therefore, we have added 
that action to the last sentence of paragraph (f) of this AD.

Request To Add Concurrent Requirement

    One commenter requests that we delete reference to Boeing Service 
Bulletin 777-27-0049, dated August 30, 2001, from paragraph (h) of the 
NPRM, and add it to paragraph (g) of the NPRM. As justification, the 
commenter states that Boeing Service Bulletin 777-27A0056, Revision 1, 
recommends accomplishing both Boeing Service Bulletin 777-27-0009, 
Revision 1, dated May 8, 2003, and Boeing Service Bulletin 777-27-0049 
concurrently with Boeing Service Bulletin 777-27A0056, Revision 1.
    We disagree. As we stated in the difference paragraph of the NPRM, 
this AD does not require concurrent accomplishment of Boeing Service 
Bulletin 777-27-0049. Instead, paragraph (g) of this AD requires 
concurrent accomplishment of Boeing Service Bulletin 777-27-0009, 
Revision 1, with the exception to install new, improved steel yoke 
assemblies having improved bearing retention, part number (P/N) 
251W1130-3. We have determined that installing P/N 251W1130-3 
concurrently with doing the detailed inspections of the forward lugs of 
the PCU and of the attachment hardware for damage (required by 
paragraphs (f)(1) and (f)(5) of this AD), in accordance with Boeing 
Service Bulletin 777-27A0056, Revision 1, adequately addresses the 
concurrent requirements identified in Boeing Service Bulletin 777-27-
0049. Therefore, no change to this AD is necessary in this regard.

Request for Credit for Group 1 Airplanes

    One commenter requests that we revise paragraph (h) of the NPRM to 
give credit to Group 1 airplanes for the inspections specified in 
paragraphs (f)(1) through (f)(5) of the NPRM. The commenter points out 
that Note 3 in the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Service 
Bulletin 777-27A0056, Revision 1, states that Group 1 airplanes have 
accomplished the intent of that service bulletin if those airplanes 
have incorporated the modification in Boeing Service Bulletin 777-27-
0049 and tightened the PCU attach bolts to the higher torque values 
given in Boeing Service Bulletin 777-27A0056, Revision 1. The commenter 
has accomplished the actions specified in Boeing Service Bulletin 777-
27-0049 and has tightened the bolts in accordance with Boeing Service 
Letter 777-SL-27-030, dated January 4, 2001. The commenter asserts that 
these actions should terminate the proposed inspections for Group 1 
airplanes.
    We disagree. Boeing Service Bulletin 777-27-0049 does not specify 
doing a detailed inspection of the aft lugs of the yoke assembly for 
fretting damage, which is required by paragraph (f)(2) of this AD. In 
addition, we must ensure that the inspections specified in paragraphs 
(f)(1) through (f)(5) of this AD are accomplished concurrently with 
tightening the attachment bolts to a higher torque value (the other 
specified action required by paragraph (f) of this AD). Operators, who 
installed the new, improved yoke assembly having improved bearing 
retention, P/N 251W1130-3, but tightened the attachment bolts to the 
lower torque values specified in the Boeing 777 Airplane Maintenance 
Manual, have reported finding loose or fretted bolts, and at least one 
fractured bolt, with significant damage to the yoke and PCU. However, 
under the provisions of paragraph (k) of this AD, we may consider 
requests for approval of an alternative method of compliance if 
sufficient data are submitted to substantiate that such method would 
provide an acceptable level of safety.

Request To Identify Airplanes by Group Number

    One commenter requests that we revise paragraph (h) of the NPRM to 
identify the applicable airplanes by group numbers for terminating 
certain inspections. The commenter states that accomplishing Boeing 
Service Bulletin 777-27-0049 on Group 1 airplanes terminates the 
inspections specified in paragraphs (f)(1) through (f)(5) of the NPRM. 
The commenter also states that accomplishing Boeing Service Bulletin 
777-27-0049 on Group 2 and 3 airplanes terminates the inspections 
specified in paragraphs (f)(3) and (f)(4) of the NPRM.
    We disagree. As discussed in the previous comment, we have 
determined that, for Group 1 airplanes, accomplishing the actions in 
Boeing Service Bulletin 777-27-0049 terminates only the inspections 
required by paragraphs (f)(3) and (f)(4) of this AD. Consequently, we 
do not need to distinguish between airplane groups in this regard. In 
addition, the effectivity of Boeing Service Bulletin 777-27-0049 is 
different than the effectivity of Boeing Service Bulletin 777-27A0056, 
Revision 1. Therefore, paragraph (h) of this AD is only applicable to 
the airplanes identified in the effectivity of Boeing Service Bulletin 
777-27-0049. No change is necessary to this AD in this regard.

Request To Revise the Difference Paragraph

    One commenter requests that we revise the last sentence of the 
difference paragraph in the NPRM. The commenter asserts that the 
paragraph should state that accomplishing Boeing Service Bulletin 777-
27-0049 is an optional terminating action for certain repetitive 
inspections `` * * * on certain Model 777-200 and -300 series 
airplanes.''

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    We do not agree to add the additional phrase. Although we agree 
that the commenter's statement is true, we do not publish difference 
paragraphs in a final rule. In addition, no change is needed to 
paragraph (h) of this AD in this regard, since that paragraph 
identifies the certain Model 777-200 and -300 series airplanes that are 
allowed credit for the optional terminating action.

Request To Revise ``Costs of Compliance''

    One commenter, an operator, states that the cost impact of the 
proposed inspections for its fleet is $34,820, per inspection cycle. 
The commenter states it has completed the proposed inspections on 35 of 
45 of its affected airplanes. The commenter has based the cost impact 
on a figure of 8.5 man-hours to complete the proposed inspection. We 
infer the commenter would like us to revise the ``Costs of Compliance'' 
section of this AD.
    We disagree. The estimated work hours 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. In this case, we agree with the manufacturer's estimate; 
Boeing Service Bulletin 777-27A0056, Revision 1, estimates 4 man-hours 
to do the inspection. Therefore, no change is necessary to this AD in 
this regard.

Explanation of Changes Made to This AD

    We have revised the ``Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)'' 
paragraph in this AD to clarify the delegation authority for Authorized 
Representatives for the Boeing Commercial Airplanes Delegation Option 
Authorization.
    We have also revised this AD to clarify the appropriate procedure 
for notifying the principal inspector before using any approved AMOC on 
any airplane to which the AMOC applies.

Conclusion

    We have carefully reviewed the available data, including the 
comments received, and determined that air safety and the public 
interest require adopting the AD with the changes described previously. 
We have determined that these changes will neither increase the 
economic burden on any operator nor increase the scope of the AD.

Costs of Compliance

    There are about 483 airplanes of the affected design in the 
worldwide fleet. This AD affects about 131 airplanes of U.S. registry. 
The inspections take about 4 work hours per airplane, at an average 
labor rate of $65 per work hour. Based on these figures, the estimated 
cost of the inspections for U.S. operators is $34,060, or $260 per 
airplane, per inspection cycle.
    The concurrent actions of Boeing Service Bulletin 777-27-0009, if 
required, take about 7 work hours per airplane. Required parts cost 
about $12,758 per airplane. Based on these figures, the estimated cost 
of these concurrent actions is $13,213 per airplane.
    The concurrent actions of Boeing Service Bulletin 777-27-0049, if 
required, take about 5 work hours per airplane. Required parts cost 
about $3,245 per airplane. Based on these figures, the estimated cost 
of these concurrent actions is $3,570 per airplane.

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.


Sec.  39.13  [Amended]

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2. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) amends Sec.  39.13 by 
adding the following new airworthiness directive (AD):

2005-25-24 Boeing: Amendment 39-14417. Docket No. FAA-2005-21356; 
Directorate Identifier 2004-NM-223-AD.

Effective Date

    (a) This AD becomes effective January 20, 2006.

Affected ADs

    (b) None.

Applicability

    (c) This AD applies to Boeing Model 777-200 and -300 series 
airplanes, certificated in any category, as identified in Boeing 
Service Bulletin 777-27A0056, Revision 1, dated July 8, 2004.

Unsafe Condition

    (d) This AD results from reports indicating that operators have 
found worn, fretted, and fractured bolts that attach the yoke 
assembly to the flaperon power control unit (PCU). We are issuing 
this AD to prevent damage and eventual fracture of the yoke 
assembly, pin assembly, and attachment bolts that connect the 
inboard and outboard PCUs to a flaperon, which could lead to the 
flaperon becoming unrestrained and consequently departing from the 
airplane. Loss of a flaperon could result in asymmetric lift and 
reduced roll control of an airplane. A departing flaperon could also 
cause damage to the horizontal and vertical stabilizers, which could 
result in loss of control of the airplane if damage is significant.

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Compliance

    (e) You are responsible for having the actions required by this 
AD performed within the compliance times specified, unless the 
actions have already been done.

Detailed Inspections

    (f) At the applicable compliance time(s) specified in Table 1 of 
this AD, do detailed inspections of the parts specified in 
paragraphs (f)(1) through (f)(5) of the left inboard, left outboard, 
right inboard, and right outboard flaperon PCUs; and do any other 
specified and corrective actions as applicable; by doing all of the 
actions specified in the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing 
Service Bulletin 777-27A0056, Revision 1, dated July 8, 2004. Do the 
other specified action and applicable corrective actions before 
further flight.
    (1) Forward lugs of the PCU for nicks, gouges, and fretting 
damage.
    (2) Aft lugs of the yoke assembly for fretting damage.
    (3) Aft lugs of the yoke assembly for signs of wear on the anti-
rotation lugs, unless paragraph (g) or (h) of this AD, as 
applicable, has been accomplished.
    (4) Aft lugs of the yoke assembly bearings for signs of 
migration or rotation, unless paragraph (g) or (h) of this AD, as 
applicable, has been accomplished.
    (5) Attachment hardware for the PCU to yoke assembly for damage.

                       Table 1.--Compliance Times
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                                                          Repetitive
      Applicable airplanes        Initial inspection      inspections
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Group 1 airplanes: Model 777-200  Before the          None.
 and -300 airplanes powered by     accumulation of
 General Electric or Pratt &       5,000 total
 Whitney engines, line numbers     flight cycles
 (L/Ns) 1 through 297 inclusive.   since the date of
                                   issuance of the
                                   original standard
                                   airworthiness and
                                   certificate or
                                   the date of
                                   issuance of the
                                   original export
                                   certificate of
                                   airworthiness; or
                                   within 12 months
                                   after the
                                   effective date of
                                   this AD;
                                   whichever is
                                   later.
Group 2 airplanes: Model 777-200  Before the          At intervals not
 and -300 airplanes powered by     accumulation of     to exceed 5,000
 Rolls-Royce engines, L/Ns 1       1,000 total         flight hours or
 through 297 inclusive.            flight cycles       750 days,
                                   since the date of   whichever is
                                   issuance of the     later.
                                   original standard
                                   airworthiness
                                   certificate or
                                   the date of
                                   issuance of the
                                   original export
                                   certificate of
                                   airworthiness; or
                                   within 180 days
                                   after the
                                   effective date of
                                   this AD;
                                   whichever is
                                   later.
Group 3 airplanes: Model 777-200  Before the          At intervals not
 and -300 airplanes powered by     accumulation of     to exceed 5,000
 Rolls-Royce engines, L/Ns 298     5,000 total         flight hours or
 and subsequent.                   flight hours        750 days,
                                   since the date of   whichever is
                                   issuance of the     later.
                                   original standard
                                   airworthiness
                                   certificate or
                                   the date of
                                   issuance of the
                                   original export
                                   certificate of
                                   airworthiness; or
                                   within 750 days
                                   after the
                                   effective date of
                                   this AD;
                                   whichever is
                                   later.
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Concurrent Actions for Certain Airplanes

    (g) For Model 777-200 series airplanes identified in Boeing 
Service Bulletin 777-27-0009, Revision 1, dated May 8, 2003: Before 
or concurrently with accomplishing paragraph (f) of this AD, replace 
the yoke assemblies and pins of the left inboard, left outboard, 
right inboard, and right outboard flaperon PCUs with new, improved 
yoke assemblies and pins by doing all of the actions specified in 
the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Service Bulletin 777-27-
0009, Revision 1, dated May 8, 2003; except where the service 
bulletin specifies installing yoke assembly having part number (P/N) 
251W1130-1, install yoke assembly having P/N 251W1130-3.

Optional Terminating Action for Certain Repetitive Inspections

    (h) For Model 777-200 and -300 series airplanes identified in 
Boeing Service Bulletin 777-27-0049, dated August 30, 2001: 
Replacing the yoke assemblies of the left inboard, left outboard, 
right inboard, and right outboard flaperon PCUs with new, improved 
yoke assemblies having improved bearing retention, and doing any 
other specified and corrective actions, by doing all of the actions 
specified in the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Service 
Bulletin 777-27-0049, dated August 30, 2001, terminates the detailed 
inspections required by paragraphs (f)(3) and (f)(4) of this AD.

Credit for Pin Replacements of the Outboard Flaperon PCUs

    (i) Accomplishment of the actions specified in paragraph (b) or 
(d) of AD 99-13-05, amendment 39-11198, before the effective date of 
this AD is acceptable for compliance with the pin replacements of 
the left and right outboard flaperon PCUs required by paragraph (g) 
of this AD.

Parts Installation

    (j) As of the effective date of this AD, no person may install 
on any airplane the following parts: Yoke assembly having P/N 
S251W115-3 or P/N 251W1130-1; and pin having P/N S251W115-2.

Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)

    (k)(1) The Manager, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), 
FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested in 
accordance with the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19.
    (2) Before using any AMOC approved in accordance with 14 CFR 
39.19 on any airplane to which the AMOC applies, notify the 
appropriate principal inspector in the FAA Flight Standards 
Certificate Holding District Office.
    (3) An AMOC that provides an acceptable level of safety may be 
used for any repair required by this AD, if it is approved by an 
Authorized Representative for the Boeing Commercial Airplanes 
Delegation Option Authorization Organization who has been authorized 
by the Manager, Seattle ACO, to make those findings. For a repair 
method to be approved, the repair must meet the certification basis 
of the airplane, and the approval must specifically refer to this 
AD.

Material Incorporated by Reference

    (l) You must use Boeing Service Bulletin 777-27A0056, Revision 
1, dated July 8, 2004; and Boeing Service Bulletin 777-27-0009, 
Revision 1, dated May 8, 2003, as applicable, to perform the actions 
that are required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. The 
optional terminating action provided by paragraph (h) of this AD, if 
accomplished, must be done in accordance with Boeing Service 
Bulletin 777-27-0049, dated August 30, 2001. The Director of the 
Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of these 
documents in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. 
Contact Boeing Commercial Airplanes, P.O. Box 3707, Seattle, 
Washington 98124-2207, for a copy of this service information. You 
may review copies at the Docket Management Facility, U.S. Department 
of Transportation, 400 Seventh Street, SW., room PL-401, Nassif 
Building, Washington, DC; on the Internet at http://dms.dot.gov; or 
at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For 
information on the availability of this material at the NARA, call 
(202) 741-6030, or go to http://www.archives.gov/federal_register/code_of_federal_regulations/ibr_locations.html.


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    Issued in Renton, Washington, December 6, 2005.
Kevin M. Mullin,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification 
Service.
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