Document ID: FAA-2019-0989-0001
Agency: faa
Document Type: Proposed Rule
Title: Airworthiness Directives: The Boeing Company Airplanes
Posted Date: 2020-01-02T05:00Z

[Federal Register Volume 85, Number 1 (Thursday, January 2, 2020)]
[Proposed Rules]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2019-0989; Product Identifier 2019-NM-097-AD]
RIN 2120-AA64

Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).

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SUMMARY: The FAA proposes to supersede Airworthiness Directives (ADs) 
2015-14-07, 2016-07-10, and 2016-24-09, which apply to The Boeing 
Company Model 787-8 and 787-9 airplanes. ADs 2015-14-07, 2016-07-10, 
and 2016-24-09 require actions related to certain flight control module 
(FCM) software. Since the FAA issued these ADs, the agency has received 
reports of unannunciated dual symmetric inboard slat skew and 
deficiencies in the FCM software. This proposed AD would also require 
installing flight control electronics (FCE) common block point 5 (CBP5) 
software, which would terminate the existing requirements. The FAA is 
proposing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.

DATES: The FAA must receive comments on this proposed AD by February 
18, 2020.

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 https://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 NPRM, 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; internet https://www.myboeingfleet.com. You may 
view this service information at the FAA, Transport Standards 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 on the internet at https://www.regulations.gov by searching 
for and locating Docket No. FAA-2019-0989.

Examining the AD Docket

    You may examine the AD docket on the internet at https://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2019-
0989; 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 NPRM, the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and other 
information. The street address for Docket Operations is listed above. 
Comments will be available in the AD docket shortly after receipt.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  Maureen G. Fallon, Aerospace 
Engineer, Systems and Equipment Section, FAA, Seattle ACO Branch, 2200 
South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; phone and fax: 206-231-3690; 
email: maureen.g.fallon@faa.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Comments Invited

    The FAA invites 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-2019-0989; 
Product Identifier 2019-NM-097-AD'' at the beginning of your comments. 
The FAA specifically invites comments on the overall regulatory, 
economic, environmental, and energy aspects of this NPRM. The FAA will 
consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend this 
NPRM because of those comments.
    The FAA will post all comments received, without change, to https://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information you provide. 
The FAA will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal 
contact received about this proposed AD.

Discussion

    The FAA issued three ADs to address certain deficiencies in the FCM 
software that, if not corrected, could prevent continued safe flight 
and landing.
    AD 2015-14-07, Amendment 39-18205 (80 FR 42014, July 16, 2015) 
(``AD 2015-14-07''), applies to certain Model 787-8 airplanes. AD 2015-
14-07 requires installing certain FCM software, and resulted from 
reports of deficiencies in the FCM software.
    AD 2016-07-10, Amendment 39-18455 (81 FR 18741, April 1, 2016) 
(``AD 2016-07-10''), applies to all Model 787-8 and 787-9 airplanes. AD 
2016-07-10 requires revising the airplane flight manual (AFM) to 
instruct the flightcrew to avoid abrupt flight control inputs in 
response to sudden drops in airspeed, and to reinforce the need to 
disconnect the autopilot before making any manual flight control 
inputs. AD 2016-07-10 resulted from reports indicating that in certain 
weather conditions with high moisture content or possible icing, 
erroneous low airspeed may be displayed to the flightcrew before 
detection and annunciation via engine indicating and crew-alerting 
system (EICAS) messages.
    AD 2016-24-09, Amendment 39-18726 (81 FR 86912, December 2, 2016) 
(``AD 2016-24-09''), applies to all Model 787-8 and 787-9 airplanes. AD 
2016-24-09 requires repetitive cycling of either the airplane 
electrical power or the power to the three FCMs, and resulted from a 
report indicating that all three FCMs might simultaneously reset if 
continuously powered on for 22 days.

Actions Since ADs 2015-14-07, 2016-07-10, and 2016-24-09 Were Issued

    The preambles to AD 2016-07-10 and AD 2016-24-09 explained that the 
FAA considered the requirements ``interim action'' and were considering 
further rulemaking. The FAA has now determined that further rulemaking 
is indeed necessary, and this proposed AD follows from that 
determination.
    Since the FAA issued ADs 2015-14-07, 2016-07-10, and 2016-24-09, 
the

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agency has received reports of unannunciated dual symmetric inboard 
slat skew and deficiencies in the FCM software. An unannunciated dual 
symmetric inboard slat skew can result in adverse handling 
characteristics of the airplane.

Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51

    The FAA reviewed Boeing Service Bulletin B787-81205-SB270039-00, 
Issue 002, dated March 8, 2018. This service information describes 
procedures for installing FCM loadable diagnostic information (LDI) 
database (DB) and central maintenance computer function (CMCF) LDI DB 
software.
    The FAA also reviewed Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin B787-
81205-SB270044-00 RB, Issue 001, dated December 18, 2018. This service 
information describes procedures for installing FCE CBP5 software, and 
applicable concurrent requirements (installing certain software).
    The FAA also reviewed Boeing Service Bulletin B787-81205-SB310014, 
Issue 002, dated June 14, 2017. This service information describes 
procedures for installing new displays and crew alerting (DCA) system 
and maintenance system (MS) software and doing a software check.
    This proposed AD would also require Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 
B787-81205-SB270017-00, Issue 001, dated September 18, 2013; Boeing 
Alert Service Bulletin B787-81205-SB270020-00, Issue 002, dated 
February 12, 2015; and Boeing Service Bulletin B787-81205-SB270023-00, 
Issue 001, dated July 24, 2014; which the Director of the Federal 
Register approved for incorporation by reference as of August 20, 2015 
(80 FR 42017, July 16, 2015).
    This proposed AD would also require Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 
B787-81205-SB270040-00, Issue 001, dated November 25, 2016, which the 
Director of the Federal Register approved for incorporation by 
reference as of December 2, 2016 (81 FR 86912, December 2, 2016).
    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 the ADDRESSES section.

FAA's Determination

    The FAA is proposing this AD because the agency 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 retain all of the requirements of AD 2016-
07-10 and AD 2016-24-09. This proposed AD would retain all of the 
requirements of AD 2015-14-07, except paragraph (g)(3) of AD 2015-14-07 
(installation of FCM Common Block Point 1 software), which was 
erroneously included in AD 2015-14-07 and is therefore no longer 
necessary. The service information specified in paragraph (g)(3) of AD 
2015-14-07 applies only to Model 787-9 airplanes. This proposed AD 
would also require accomplishing the actions specified in the service 
information described previously, except as discussed under 
``Difference Between this Proposed AD and the Service Information,'' 
and except for any differences identified as exceptions in the 
regulatory text of this proposed AD. The new proposed requirements 
would terminate all of the retained requirements.
    For information on the procedures and compliance times, see this 
service information at https://www.regulations.gov by searching for and 
locating Docket No. FAA-2019-0989.

Difference Between This Proposed AD and the Service Information

    Although Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin B787-81205-SB270044-00 
RB, Issue 001, dated December 18, 2018, recommends accomplishing the 
software installation within 12 months, the FAA has determined that 
this interval would not address the identified unsafe condition soon 
enough to ensure an adequate level of safety for the affected fleet. In 
developing an appropriate compliance time for this AD, the FAA 
considered the manufacturer's recommendation, the degree of urgency 
associated with the subject unsafe condition, and the average 
utilization of the affected fleet. In light of these factors, the FAA 
finds that a 6-month compliance time represents an appropriate interval 
of time for affected airplanes to continue to operate without 
compromising safety. This difference has been coordinated with Boeing.

Other Relevant Rulemaking

    The concurrent requirements specified in this proposed AD are also 
concurrent requirements for the actions required by AD 2019-08-05, 
Amendment 39-19626 (84 FR 18707, May 2, 2019) (``AD 2019-08-05''), as 
specified in paragraph (g)(2) of AD 2019-08-05.

Explanation of Requirements Bulletin

    The FAA worked in conjunction with industry, under the 
Airworthiness Directive Implementation Aviation Rulemaking Committee 
(AD ARC), to enhance the AD system. One enhancement is a process for 
annotating which steps in the service information are ``required for 
compliance'' (RC) with an AD. Boeing has implemented this RC concept 
into Boeing service bulletins.
    In an effort to further improve the quality of ADs and AD-related 
Boeing service information, a joint process improvement initiative was 
worked between the FAA and Boeing. The initiative resulted in the 
development of a new process in which the service information more 
clearly identifies the actions needed to address the unsafe condition 
in the ``Accomplishment Instructions.'' The new process results in a 
Boeing Requirements Bulletin, which contains only the actions needed to 
address the unsafe condition (i.e., only the RC actions).

Costs of Compliance

    The FAA estimates that this proposed AD affects 78 airplanes of 
U.S. registry.
    The compliance time has passed for the retained requirements in 
this proposed AD, so all affected airplanes should already be in 
compliance with those requirements. Therefore, this AD imposes no 
additional financial burden on any U.S. operator.
    However, if a noncompliant airplane is imported and placed on the 
U.S. Register in the future, the FAA estimates the following costs to 
comply with the retained actions:

                                    Estimated Costs for Retained Requirements
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                                                                                                     Cost per
                    Action                                 Labor cost               Parts cost        product
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Retained requirements of AD 2015-14[dash]07     4 work-hours x $85 per hour =                 $0            $340
 (11 airplanes).                                 $340.
Retained requirements of AD 2016-07-10........  1 work-hour x $85 per hour = $85               0              85

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Retained requirements of AD 2016-24-09........  1 work-hour x $85 per hour = $85               0              85
                                                 per cycle.
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    The FAA estimates the following costs to comply with the new 
requirements in this proposed AD:

                                      Estimated Costs for New Requirements
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                                                                                     Cost per      Cost on U.S.
                Action                         Labor cost           Parts cost        product        operators
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New proposed software installation....  2 work-hours x $85 per                $0            $170         $13,260
                                         hour = $170.
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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.
    This proposed AD is issued in accordance with authority delegated 
by the Executive Director, Aircraft Certification Service, as 
authorized by FAA Order 8000.51C. In accordance with that order, 
issuance of ADs is normally a function of the Compliance and 
Airworthiness Division, but during this transition period, the 
Executive Director has delegated the authority to issue ADs applicable 
to transport category airplanes and associated appliances to the 
Director of the System Oversight Division.

Regulatory Findings

    The FAA has 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 that the proposed 
regulation:
    (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 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

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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:
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a. Removing Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2015-14-07, Amendment 39-18205 
(80 FR 42014, July 16, 2015); AD 2016-07-10, Amendment 39-18455 (81 FR 
18741, April 1, 2016); and AD 2016-24-09, Amendment 39-18726 (81 FR 
86912, December 2, 2016); and
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b. Adding the following new AD:

The Boeing Company: Docket No. FAA-2019-0989; Product Identifier 
2019-NM-097-AD.

(a) Comments Due Date

    The FAA must receive comments on this AD action by February 18, 
2020.

(b) Affected ADs

    This AD replaces the ADs identified in paragraphs (b)(1) through 
(3) of this AD.
    (1) AD 2015-14-07, Amendment 39-18205 (80 FR 42014, July 16, 
2015) (``AD 2015-14-07'').
    (2) AD 2016-07-10, Amendment 39-18455 (81 FR 18741, April 1, 
2016) (``AD 2016-07-10'').
    (3) AD 2016-24-09, Amendment 39-18726 (81 FR 86912, December 2, 
2016) (``AD 2016-24-09'').

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to all The Boeing Company Model 787-8 and 787-9 
airplanes, certificated in any category.

(d) Subject

    Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 27, Flight 
Controls.

(e) Unsafe Condition

    This AD was prompted by reports of deficiencies in the flight 
control module (FCM) software and unannunciated dual symmetric 
inboard slat skew. The FAA is issuing this AD to address 
deficiencies in the FCM software that could prevent continued safe 
flight and landing, and to address potential unannunciated dual 
symmetric inboard slat skew, which can result in adverse handling 
characteristics of the aircraft.

(f) Compliance

    Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, 
unless already done.

(g) Retained FCM Software Installation Requirement of AD 2015-14-07, 
With No Changes

    This paragraph restates the requirements of the introductory 
text to paragraph (g) and paragraphs (g)(1), (2), and (4) of AD 
2015-14-07 (paragraph (g)(3) of AD 2015-14-07 is not retained in 
this AD), with no changes. For Model 787-8 airplanes identified in 
Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B787-81205-SB270020-00, Issue 002, 
dated February 12, 2015: Within 6 months after August 20, 2015 (the 
effective date of AD 2015-14-07), do one of the actions specified in 
paragraphs (g)(1) through (3) of this AD.

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    (1) Use the onboard data load function (ODLF) to install FCM 
Block Point 3 software (including FCM operational program software 
(OPS), FCM loadable diagnostic information (LDI) database (DB) 
software, and FCM air data reference function (ADRF) DB software), 
in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert 
Service Bulletin B787-81205-SB270020-00, Issue 002, dated February 
12, 2015.
    (2) Use the ODLF to install FCM Block Point 4 software 
(including FCM OPS, FCM LDI DB software, FCM ADRF DB software, and 
central maintenance computer function (CMCF) LDI DB software), in 
accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Service 
Bulletin B787-81205-SB270023-00, Issue 001, dated July 24, 2014.
    (3) Install any later FAA-approved FCM software version using a 
method approved in accordance with the procedures specified in 
paragraph (r) of this AD.

(h) Retained Concurrent Requirements of AD 2015-14-07, With No Changes

    This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (h) of AD 
2015-14-07, with no changes. For Group 1 airplanes, as identified in 
Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B787-81205-SB270020-00, Issue 002, 
dated February 12, 2015: Prior to or concurrently with accomplishing 
the actions required by paragraph (g) of this AD, use the ODLF to 
install FCM OPS, FCM LDI DB, and CMCF LDI DB software, or at a 
minimum install the FCM LDI DB and CMCF LDI DB software, in 
accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert 
Service Bulletin B787-81205-SB270017-00, Issue 001, dated September 
18, 2013.

(i) Retained Parts Installation Prohibition of AD 2015-14-07, With No 
Changes

    This paragraph restates the provisions of paragraph (i) of AD 
2015-14-07 with no changes. After installation of the software 
specified in paragraphs (g) and (h) of this AD, no person may 
install any previous versions of the FCM OPS, FCM LDI DB, FCM ADRF 
DB, or CMCF LDI DB software on any airplane.

(j) Retained Credit for Certain Previous Actions in AD 2015-14-07, With 
No Changes

    This paragraph restates the provisions of paragraph (j) of AD 
2015-14-07, with no changes. This paragraph provides credit for the 
actions required by paragraph (g) of this AD, if those actions were 
performed before August 20, 2015 (the effective date of AD 2015-14-
07), using Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B787-81205-SB270020-00, 
Issue 001, dated February 6, 2014.

(k) Retained Airplane Flight Manual (AFM) Revision of AD 2016-07-10, 
With No Changes

    This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (g) of AD 
2016-07-10, with no changes. Within 15 days after April 14, 2016 
(the effective date of AD 2016-07-10), revise the applicable 
existing Boeing 787 AFM to add a ``Non-normal Procedure'' that 
includes the information in figure 1 to paragraph (k) of this AD. 
This may be done by inserting a copy of this AD into the existing 
AFM.
[GRAPHIC] [TIFF OMITTED] TP02JA20.000

(l) Retained FCM Reset Requirement of AD 2016-24-09, With No Changes

    This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (g) of AD 
2016-24-09, with no changes. Within 7 days after December 2, 2016 
(the effective date of AD 2016-24-09), do the actions specified in 
paragraph (l)(1) or (2) of this AD. Repeat the action specified in 
paragraph (l)(1) or (2) of this AD thereafter at intervals not to 
exceed 21 days.
    (1) Cycle the airplane electrical power, in accordance with 
``Option 1'' of the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert 
Service Bulletin B787-81205-SB270040-00, Issue 001, dated November 
25, 2016.
    (2) Cycle power to the left, center, and right FCMs, in 
accordance with ``Option 2'' of the Accomplishment Instructions of 
Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B787-81205-SB270040-00, Issue 001, 
dated November 25, 2016.

(m) Retained Credit for Previous Actions in AD 2016-24-09, With No 
Changes

    This paragraph restates the provisions of paragraph (h) of AD 
2016-24-09, with no changes. This paragraph provides credit for the 
actions specified in paragraphs (l)(1) and (2) of this AD, if those 
actions were performed before December 2, 2016 (the effective date 
of AD 2016-24-09) using one of the service information documents 
specified in paragraphs (m)(1) through (3) of this AD.
    (1) Boeing Multi-Operator Message MOM-MOM-16-0711-01B, dated 
October 21, 2016.
    (2) Boeing Multi-Operator Message MOM-MOM-16-0711-01B(R1), dated 
November 17, 2016.
    (3) Boeing Multi-Operator Message MOM-MOM-16-0711-01B(R2), dated 
November 17, 2016.

(n) New Required Software Installation

    For airplanes identified in Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin 
B787-81205-SB270044-00 RB, Issue 001, dated December 18, 2018: Do 
the actions specified in paragraphs (n)(1) through (3) of this AD, 
and, if applicable, do the actions specified in paragraph (n)(4) of 
this AD.
    (1) Within 6 months after the effective date of this AD: Do all 
applicable actions identified in, and in accordance with, the 
Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin 
B787-81205-SB270044-00 RB, Issue 001, dated December 18, 2018.

    Note 1 to paragraphs (n)(1) and (o)(1):  Guidance for 
accomplishing the actions required by paragraphs (n)(1) and (o)(1) 
of this AD can be found in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B787-81205-
SB270044-00, Issue 001, dated December 18, 2018, which is referred 
to in Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin B787-81205-SB270044-00 RB, 
Issue 001, dated December 18, 2018.

    (2) Before or concurrently with accomplishment of the actions 
specified in paragraph (n)(1) of this AD: Install FCM LDI DB and 
CMCF LDI DB software, in accordance with the Accomplishment 
Instructions of Boeing Service Bulletin B787-81205-SB270039-00, 
Issue 002, dated March 8, 2018.

    Note 2 to paragraph (n)(2): The concurrent requirements 
specified in paragraph (n)(2) of this AD are also concurrent 
requirements for the actions required by paragraph (g)(2) of AD 
2019-08-05, Amendment 39-19626 (84 FR 18707, May 2, 2019) (``AD 
2019-08-05'').

    (3) Within 6 months after the effective date of this AD: 
Identify the version of the displays and crew alerting (DCA) system 
and maintenance system (MS) software installed. If the installed 
version is not DCA MS CBP4 or a later-approved version of DCA MS 
software, do the actions specified in paragraph (n)(4) of this AD.
    (4) Install a new DCA system and MS software and do a software 
check, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing 
Service Bulletin B787-81205-SB310014, Issue 002, dated June 14, 
2017.

(o) Software Version Identification

    For airplanes not identified in Boeing Alert Requirements 
Bulletin B787-81205-SB270044-00 RB, Issue 001, dated December

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18, 2018, that have an original airworthiness certificate or 
original export certificate of airworthiness issued on or before the 
effective date of this AD: Within 6 months after the effective date 
of this AD, do the actions specified in paragraphs (o)(1) and (2) of 
this AD.
    (1) Identify the version of the flight control electronics (FCE) 
common block point (CBP) software installed. If the installed 
version is not CBP5 or later approved version: Within 6 months after 
the effective date of this AD, install CBP5 or later approved 
version, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of 
Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin B787-81205-SB270044-00 RB, Issue 
001, dated December 18, 2018. A review of airplane maintenance 
records is acceptable in lieu of this identification requirement, if 
the software version can be conclusively determined from that 
review.
    (2) Identify the version of the DCA system and MS software 
installed. If the installed version is not DCA MS CBP4 or a later-
approved version of DCA MS software: Within 6 months after the 
effective date of this AD, install a new DCA system and MS software 
and do a software check, in accordance with the Accomplishment 
Instructions of Boeing Service Bulletin B787-81205-SB310014, Issue 
002, dated June 14, 2017.

(p) Terminating Action for Certain Requirements of This AD

    (1) Except as specified in paragraph (p)(2) of this AD: 
Accomplishment of the actions required by paragraph (n) or (o) of 
this AD, as applicable, terminates the requirements of paragraphs 
(g) through (m) of this AD.
    (2) Accomplishment of the actions required by paragraph (n) or 
(o) of this AD, as applicable, terminates the requirements of 
paragraph (k) of this AD for that airplane only.
    (3) After the actions required by paragraph (n) or (o) of this 
AD have been accomplished on all affected airplanes in an operator's 
fleet, and within 6 months after the effective date of this AD, 
figure 1 to paragraph (k) of this AD must be removed from the 
existing AFM for the fleet.

(q) Parts Installation Prohibition

    As of the effective date of this AD, installation on any 
airplane of FCE CBP software with a version previous to CBP5 is 
prohibited.

(r) 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 local Flight Standards District 
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 (s)(1) of this AD. Information may be 
emailed to: 9-ANM-Seattle-ACO-AMOC-Requests@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.
    (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 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 AD 2015-14-07, AD 2016-07-10, 
and AD 2016-24-09, are approved as AMOCs for the corresponding 
provisions of paragraphs (g) through (l) of this AD.

(s) Related Information

    (1) For more information about this AD, contact Maureen G. 
Fallon, Aerospace Engineer, Systems and Equipment Section, FAA, 
Seattle ACO Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; 
phone and fax: 206-231-3690; email: maureen.g.fallon@faa.gov.
    (2) 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; internet https://www.myboeingfleet.com. You may view this referenced service 
information at the FAA, Transport Standards Branch, 2200 South 216th 
St., Des Moines, WA. For information on the availability of this 
material at the FAA, call 206-231-3195.

    Issued in Des Moines, Washington, on December 17, 2019.
Michael Kaszycki,
Acting Director, System Oversight Division, Aircraft Certification 
Service.
[FR Doc. 2019-27928 Filed 12-31-19; 8:45 am]
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