This section of the FEDERAL REGISTER

contains notices to the public of the proposed

issuance of rules and regulations. The

purpose of these notices is to give interested

persons an opportunity to participate in the

rule making prior to the adoption of the final

rules.

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Vol. 79, No. 7 

Friday, January 10, 2014 

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 

Federal Aviation Administration 

14 CFR Part 39 

[Docket No. FAA–2013–1071; Directorate 

Identifier 2013–NM–204–AD] 

RIN 2120–AA64 

Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing 

Company Airplanes 

AGENCY: Federal Aviation 

Administration (FAA), DOT. 

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking 

(NPRM). 

SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new 

airworthiness directive (AD) for all The 

Boeing Company Model 777 airplanes. 

This proposed AD was prompted by 

reports of latently failed fuel shutoff 

valves discovered during fuel filter 

replacement. This proposed AD would 

require revising the maintenance or 

inspection program to include a new 

airworthiness limitation. We are 

proposing this AD to detect and correct 

latent failures of the fuel shutoff valve 

to the engine, which could result in the 

inability to shut off fuel to the engine 

and, in case of certain engine fires, an 

uncontrollable fire that could lead to 

wing failure. 

DATES: We must receive comments on 

this proposed AD by February 24, 2014. 

ADDRESSES: You may send comments, 

using the procedures found in 14 CFR 

11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following 

methods: 

• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to 

http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the 

instructions for submitting comments. 

• Fax: 202–493–2251. 

• Mail: U.S. Department of 

Transportation, Docket Operations, M– 

30, West Building Ground Floor, Room 

W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., 

Washington, DC 20590. 

• Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail 

address above between 9 a.m. and 5 

p.m., Monday through Friday, except 

Federal holidays. 

Examining the AD Docket 

You may examine the AD docket on 

the Internet at http://www.regulations.

gov by searching for and locating Docket 

No. FAA–2013–1071; or in person at the 

Docket Management Facility between 9 

a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through 

Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD 

docket contains this proposed AD, the 

regulatory evaluation, any comments 

received, and other information. The 

street address for the Docket Office 

(phone: 800–647–5527) is in the 

ADDRESSES section. Comments will be 

available in the AD docket shortly after 

receipt. 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 

Rebel Nichols, Aerospace Engineer, 

Propulsion Branch, ANM–140S, FAA, 

Seattle Aircraft Certification Office, 

1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 

98057–3356; phone: (425) 917–6509; 

fax: (425) 917–6590; email: 

rebel.nichols@faa.gov. 

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

Comments Invited 

We invite you to send any written 

relevant data, views, or arguments about 

this proposal. Send your comments to 

an address listed under the ADDRESSES

section. Include ‘‘Docket No. FAA– 

2013–1071; Directorate Identifier 2013– 

NM–204–AD’’ at the beginning of your 

comments. We specifically invite 

comments on the overall regulatory, 

economic, environmental, and energy 

aspects of this proposed AD. We will 

consider all comments received by the 

closing date and may amend this 

proposed AD because of those 

comments. 

We will post all comments we 

receive, without change, to http://

www.regulations.gov, including any 

personal information you provide. We 

will also post a report summarizing each 

substantive verbal contact we receive 

about this proposed AD. 

Discussion 

We have received reports of latently 

failed fuel shutoff valves discovered 

during fuel filter replacement. 

Deficiencies in the valve actuator design 

have resulted in latent failures of the 

fuel shutoff valve to the engine. This 

condition, if not detected and corrected, 

could result in latent failures of the fuel 

shutoff valve to the engine, which could 

result in the inability to shut off fuel to 

the engine and, in case of certain engine 

fires, an uncontrollable fire that could 

lead to wing failure. 

FAA’s Determination 

We are proposing this AD because we 

evaluated all the relevant information 

and determined the unsafe condition 

described previously is likely to exist or 

develop in other products of the same 

type design. 

Proposed AD Requirements 

This proposed AD would require 

revising the maintenance or inspection 

program to include a new airworthiness 

limitation. 

This proposed AD would require 

revisions to certain operator 

maintenance documents to include new 

inspections. Compliance with these 

inspections is required by section 

91.403(c) of the Federal Aviation 

Regulations (14 CFR 91.403(c)). For 

airplanes that have been previously 

modified, altered, or repaired in the 

areas addressed by these inspections, an 

operator might not be able to 

accomplish the inspections described in 

the revisions. In this situation, to 

comply with 14 CFR 91.403(c), the 

operator must request approval of an 

alternative method of compliance 

(AMOC) in accordance with the 

provisions of paragraph (i) of this 

proposed AD. The request should 

include a description of changes to the 

proposed inspections that will ensure 

the continued operational safety of the 

airplane. 

Interim Action 

We consider this proposed AD 

interim action. The manufacturer is 

currently developing a modification that 

will address the unsafe condition 

identified in this proposed AD. Once 

this modification is developed, 

approved, and available, we might 

consider additional rulemaking. 

Costs of Compliance 

We estimate that this proposed AD 

affects 190 airplanes of U.S. registry. 

We estimate the following costs to 

comply with this proposed AD: 

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ESTIMATED COSTS

Action Labor cost Parts cost Cost per 

product 

Cost on U.S. 

operators 

Incorporating Airworthiness Limitation ............ 1 work-hour × $85 per hour = $85 ................. $0 $85 $16,150 

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 determined that this proposed AD 

would not have federalism implications 

under Executive Order 13132. This 

proposed AD would 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 this proposed regulation: 

(1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory 

action’’ under Executive Order 12866, 

(2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under 

the DOT Regulatory Policies and 

Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 

1979), 

(3) Will not affect intrastate aviation 

in Alaska, and 

(4) 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 Proposed Amendment 

Accordingly, under the authority 

delegated to me by the Administrator, 

the FAA proposes to amend 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. 

§ 39.13 [Amended] 

■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding 

the following new airworthiness 

directive (AD): 

The Boeing Company: Docket No. FAA– 

2013–1071; Directorate Identifier 2013– 

NM–204–AD. 

(a) Comments Due Date 

We must receive comments by February 

24, 2014. 

(b) Affected ADs 

None. 

(c) Applicability 

This AD applies to all The Boeing 

Company Model 777–200, –200LR, –300, 

–300ER, and 777F series airplanes, 

certificated in any category. 

(d) Subject 

Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC) 

Code 2823, Fuel Selector/Shut-off Valve. 

(e) Unsafe Condition 

This AD was prompted by reports of 

latently failed fuel shutoff valves discovered 

during fuel filter replacement. We are issuing 

this AD to detect and correct latent failures 

of the fuel shutoff valve to the engine, which 

could result in the inability to shut off fuel 

to the engine and, in case of certain engine 

fires, an uncontrollable fire that could lead to 

wing failure. 

(f) Compliance 

Comply with this AD within the 

compliance times specified, unless already 

done. 

(g) Revision of Maintenance or Inspection 

Program 

Within 30 days after the effective date of 

this AD, revise the maintenance or inspection 

program, as applicable, to add airworthiness 

limitation number 28–AWL–MOV by 

incorporating the information specified in 

Figure 1 to paragraph (g) of this AD into the 

Airworthiness Limitations Section of the 

Instructions for Continued Airworthiness. 

The initial compliance time for 

accomplishing the actions specified in Figure 

1 to paragraph (g) of this AD is within 7 days 

after accomplishing the maintenance or 

inspection program revision required by this 

paragraph. 

FIGURE 1 TO PARAGRAPH (G) OF THIS AD: ENGINE SHUT-OFF VALVE (FUEL SPAR VALVE) MOV ACTUATOR INSPECTION

AWL No. Task Interval Applicability Description 

28–AWL– 

MOV.

ALI .............................. WEEKLY .................... ALL ........................................... Engine Shut-Off Valve (Fuel Spar Valve) 

MOV Actuator Inspection. 

Concern: The MOV actuator design can result in airplanes operating with a failed 

MOV actuator that is not reported. A latently failed MOV actuator would prevent 

fuel shutoff to an engine. In the event of 

certain engine fires, the potential exists for 

an engine fire to be uncontrollable. 

Perform an inspection of the Fuel Spar Valve 

MOV Actuator position (refer to Boeing 

AMM 28–22–00). 

NOTE: The Fuel Spar Valve MOV Actuator 

is located behind latch panel 551 DB (left 

engine) and latch panel 651 DB (right engine). 

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FIGURE 1 TO PARAGRAPH (G) OF THIS AD: ENGINE SHUT-OFF VALVE (FUEL SPAR VALVE) MOV ACTUATOR

INSPECTION—Continued 

AWL No. Task Interval Applicability Description 

1. Make sure both Engine Control Switches 

are in the CUTOFF position. 

2. Inspect the left engine fuel spar valve actuator located in the left rear spar. 

a. Verify the manual override handle on the 

engine fuel spar valve actuator is in the 

CLOSED position. 

b. Repair or replace any MOV actuator that 

is not in the CLOSED position (refer to 

Boeing Airplane Maintenance Manual, 28– 

22–02). 

3. Inspect the right engine fuel spar valve 

actuator located in the right rear spar. 

a. Verify the manual override handle on the 

engine fuel spar valve actuator is in the 

CLOSED position. 

b. Repair or replace any MOV actuator that 

is not in the CLOSED position (refer to 

Boeing Airplane Maintenance Manual, 28– 

22–02). 

(h) No Alternative Actions and Intervals 

After accomplishment of the maintenance 

or inspection program revision required by 

paragraph (g) 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 (i)(1) of 

this AD. 

(i) Alternative Methods of Compliance 

(AMOCs) 

(1) The Manager, Seattle Aircraft 

Certification Office (ACO) 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 local Flight Standards District Office, as 

appropriate. If sending information directly 

to the manager of the ACO, send it to the 

attention of the person identified in 

paragraph (j) of this AD. Information may be 

emailed to: 9-ANM-Seattle-ACO-AMOCRequests@faa.gov. 

(2) Before using any approved AMOC, 

notify your appropriate principal inspector, 

or lacking a principal inspector, the manager 

of the local flight standards district office/

certificate holding district office. 

(j) Related Information 

For more information about this AD, 

contact Rebel Nichols, Aerospace Engineer, 

Propulsion Branch, ANM–140S, FAA, Seattle 

Aircraft Certification Office, 1601 Lind 

Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356; 

phone: (425) 917–6509; fax: (425) 917–6590; 

email: rebel.nichols@faa.gov. 

Issued in Renton, Washington, on 

December 30, 2013. 

John P. Piccola, 

Acting Manager, Transport Airplane 

Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. 

[FR Doc. 2014–00234 Filed 1–9–14; 8:45 am] 

BILLING CODE 4910–13–P 

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 

Federal Aviation Administration 

14 CFR Part 39 

[Docket No. FAA–2008–1088; Directorate 

Identifier 2008–NE–15–AD] 

RIN 2120–AA64 

Airworthiness Directives; Dowty 

Propellers Propellers 

Correction 

In proposed rule document 2013– 

30882, appearing on pages 78290– 

78292, in the issue of Thursday, 

December 26, 2013, make the following 

correction: 

On page 78290, in the first column, 

the subject heading is corrected to read 

as set forth above. 

[FR Doc. C1–2013–30882 Filed 1–9–14; 8:45 am] 

BILLING CODE 1505–01–D 

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 

Federal Aviation Administration 

14 CFR Part 39 

[Docket No. FAA–2013–0164; Directorate 

Identifier 2013–NE–10–AD] 

RIN 2120–AA64 

Airworthiness Directives; Austro 

Engine GmbH Engines 

AGENCY: Federal Aviation 

Administration (FAA), DOT. 

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking 

(NPRM). 

SUMMARY: We propose to supersede 

airworthiness directive (AD) 2013–14– 

08 that applies to all Austro Engine 

GmbH model E4 engines. AD 2013–14– 

08 requires removing from service 

certain part number (P/N) waste gate 

controllers. Since we issued AD 2013– 

14–08 we received several reports of 

power loss events due to fracture of the 

waste gate controller lever. This 

proposed AD would require removing 

certain P/N waste gate controllers from 

service. We are proposing this AD to 

prevent failure of the waste gate 

controller lever, which could lead to 

damage to one or more engines, loss of 

thrust control, and damage to the 

airplane. 

DATES: We must receive comments on 

this proposed AD by March 11, 2014. 

ADDRESSES: You may send comments, 

using the procedures found in 14 CFR 

11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following 

methods: 

• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to 

http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the 

instructions for submitting comments. 

• Fax: 202–493–2251. 

• Mail: U.S. Department of 

Transportation, Docket Operations, M– 

30, West Building Ground Floor, Room 

W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., 

Washington, DC 20590. 

• Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail 

address above between 9 a.m. and 5 

p.m., Monday through Friday, except 

Federal holidays. 

For service information identified in 

this AD, contact Austro Engine GmbH, 

Rudolf-Diesel-Strasse 11, A–2700 

Weiner Neustadt, Austria; phone: +43 

2622 23000; fax: +43 2622 23000–2711; 

Internet: www.austroengine.at. You may 

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