2011-25-05: Fuel

Adoption of the Amendment \n\n\n\tAccordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator, the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows: \n\nPART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES \n\n0 1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows: \n\n\n\tAuthority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. \n\n\n\nSec. 39.13 (Amended) \n\n0 2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness directive (AD): \n\n2011-25-05 The Boeing Company: Amendment 39-16881; Docket No. FAA- 2009-1221; Directorate Identifier 2008-NM-097-AD. \n\n(a) Effective Date \n\n\n\tThis airworthiness directive (AD) is effective February 22, 2012. \n\n(b) Affected ADs \n\n\n\tNone. \n\n(c) Applicability \n\n\n\tThis AD applies to The Boeing Company Model 767-200, -300, - 300F, and -400ER series airplanes, certificated in any category; as identified in Boeing Service Bulletin 767-28A0085, Revision 2, dated August 19, 2010. \n\n\n\tNote 1: This AD requires revisions to certain operator maintenance documents to include new inspections. Compliance with these inspections is required by 14 CFR 91.403(c). For airplanes that have been previously modified, altered, or repaired in the areas addressed by these inspections, the operator may 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 for an alternative method of compliance (AMOC) according to paragraph (o) of this AD. The request should include a description of changes to the required inspections that will ensure the continued operational safety of the airplane. \n\n(d) Subject \n\n\n\tJoint Aircraft System Component (JASC)/Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 28, Fuel. \n\n(e) Unsafe Condition \n\n\n\tThis AD results from fuel system reviews conducted by the manufacturer. We are issuing this AD to prevent possible sources of ignition in a fuel tank caused by electrical fault or uncommanded dry operation of the main tank boost pumps and center auxiliary tank override and jettison pumps. An ignition source in the fuel tank could result in a fire or an explosion and consequent loss of the airplane. \n\n(f) Compliance \n\n\n\tComply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. \n\n(g) Installation for Airplanes on Which a Dual Crossfeed Valve Has Been Installed \n\n\n\tFor airplanes on which a dual crossfeed valve has been installed as specified in Boeing Service Bulletin 767-28-0034 as of the effective date of this AD: Within 60 months after the effective date of this AD, install ground fault interrupt relays (P140 and P141 panel assemblies) and all applicable parts and components in the main equipment center or in the forward cargo compartment sidewall, as applicable, and remove the fuel boost pump control relays from the P33, P36, and P37 panels, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Service Bulletin 767-28A0085, Revision 2, dated August 19, 2010,except as required by paragraph (i) of this AD. \n\n(h) Installation for Airplanes on Which a Dual Crossfeed Valve Has Not Been Installed \n\n\n\tFor airplanes on which a dual crossfeed valve has not been installed as specified in Boeing Service Bulletin 767-28-0034 as of the effective date of this AD: Within 60 months after the effective date of this AD, do the actions specified in paragraph (h)(1) or (h)(2) of this AD. \n\t(1) Install ground fault interrupt relays (P140 and P141 panel assemblies) and all applicable parts and components in the main equipment center or in the forward cargo compartment sidewall, as applicable, and remove the fuel boost pump control relays from the P33, P36, and P37 panels, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Service Bulletin 767-28A0085, Revision 2, dated August 19, 2010, except as required by paragraph (i) of this AD. Prior to or concurrently with the installation of the ground fault interrupt relays, install a dual crossfeed valve in accordance with Boeing Service Bulletin 767-28-0034, Revision 3, dated March 14, 1996. \n\t(2) Maintain the single crossfeed valve configuration and install a GFI, in accordance with a method approved using the procedures specified in paragraph (o)(1) of this AD. \n\n(i) Exception to Service Bulletin \n\n\n\tAlthough paragraph 3.B.29.e. of the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Service Bulletin 767-28A0085, Revision 2, dated August 19, 2010, specifies an alternative functional test of the left and right center override pumps as an option, this AD requires that test for airplanes on which the center tank is deactivated. \n\n(j) Prior/Concurrent Installations \n\n\n\tFor airplanes identified in paragraph 1.A.1. of Boeing Service Bulletin 767-28A0083, Revision 2, dated February 12, 2009; or Boeing Service Bulletin 767-28A0084, Revision 1, dated April 26, 2007: Prior or concurrently with accomplishing the actions required by paragraph (g) and (h)(1) of this AD, install an automaticshutoff system for the auxiliary fuel tank pump, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Service Bulletin 767-28A0083, Revision 2, dated February 12, 2009; or Boeing Service Bulletin 767- 28A0084, Revision 1, dated April 26, 2007; as applicable. Accomplishing the requirements of AD 2009-16-06, Amendment 39-15989 (74 FR 38905, August 5, 2009), terminates the requirements of this paragraph. \n\n(k) Maintenance Program Revision \n\n\n\tConcurrently with accomplishing the actions required by paragraphs (g) and (h)(1) of this AD, or within 30 days after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later: Revise the maintenance program by incorporating Airworthiness Limitations (AWLs) No. 28-AWL-27 and No. 28-AWL-28 of Section 9 (''Airworthiness Limitations (AWLs) and Certification Maintenance Requirements (CMRs)'') of the Boeing 767 Maintenance Planning Data (MPD) Document, D622T001-9, Revision April 2008; Revision March 2009; Revision May 2009; or Revision May 2010.The initial compliance time for the actions specified in AWLs No. 28-AWL-27 and No. 28-AWL-28 is within 1 year after accomplishing the installation required by paragraph (g) or (h)(1) of this AD, or within 1 year after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later. \n\n(l) Terminating Action for AWLs Revision \n\n\n\tIncorporating AWLs No. 28-AWL-27 and No. 28-AWL-28 into the maintenance program in accordance with paragraph (g)(2) of AD 2008- 11-01, Amendment 39-15523 (73 FR 29414, May 21, 2008), or paragraph (g)(2) of AD 2008-11-01 R1, Amendment 39-16145 (74 FR 68515, December 28, 2009), terminates the action required by paragraph (k) of this AD. \n\n(m) No Alternative Inspections or Inspection Intervals \n\n\n\tAfter accomplishing the actions specified in paragraph (k) of this AD, no alternative inspections or inspection intervals may be used unless the inspections or intervals are approved as an alternative method of compliance (AMOC) in accordance with the procedures specified in paragraph (o) of this AD. \n\n(n) Credit for Actions Accomplished in Accordance With Previous Service Information \n\n\n\tActions done before the effective date of this AD in accordance with the service information identified in paragraphs (n)(1) through (n)(5) of this AD are acceptable for compliance with the corresponding requirements of this AD. \n\t(1) Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 767-28A0085, dated January 10, 2008. \n\n((Page 2446)) \n\n\n\t(2) Boeing Service Bulletin 767-28A0085, Revision 1, dated June 25, 2009. \n\t(3) Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 767-28A0083, dated May 3, 2006. \n\t(4) Boeing Service Bulletin 767-28A0083, Revision 1, dated April 26, 2007. \n\t(5) Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 767-28A0084, dated May 3, 2006. \n\n(o) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs) \n\n\n\t(1) The Manager, Seattle 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 yourprincipal 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 the Related Information section of this AD. Information may be emailed to: [email protected]. \n\t(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. \n\n(p) Related Information \n\n\n\tFor more information about this AD, contact Elias Natsiopoulos, Aerospace Engineer, Systems and Equipment Branch, ANM-130S, FAA, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, Washington 98057-3356; telephone (425) 917-6478; fax (425) 917-6590; email [email protected]. \n\n(q) Material Incorporated by Reference \n\n\n\t(1) You must use the following service information to do the actions required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference (IBR) of the following service information under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51 on the date specified: \n\t(i) Boeing Service Bulletin 767-28-0034, Revision 3, dated March 14, 1996, approved for IBR February 22, 2012. \n\t(ii) Boeing Service Bulletin 767-28A0083, Revision 2, dated February 12, 2009, approved for IBR September 9, 2009 (74 FR 38905, August 5, 2009). \n\t(iii) Boeing Service Bulletin 767-28A0084, Revision 1, dated April 26, 2007, approved for IBR September 9, 2009 (74 FR 38905, August 5, 2009). \n\t(iv) Boeing Service Bulletin 767-28A0085, Revision 2, dated August 19, 2010, approved for IBR February 22, 2012. \n\t(v) Section 9 of Boeing 767 Maintenance Planning Data Document, D622T001-9, Revision April 2008, approved for IBR January 12, 2010 (74 FR 68515, December 28, 2009). \n\t(vi) Section 9 of Boeing 767 Maintenance Planning Data Document, D622T001-9, Revision March2009, approved for IBR February 22, 2012. \n\t(vii) Section 9 of Boeing 767 Maintenance Planning Data Document, D622T001-9, Revision May 2009, approved for IBR January 12, 2010 (74 FR 68515, December 28, 2009). \n\t(viii) Section 9 of Boeing 767 Maintenance Planning Data Document, D622T001-9, Revision May 2010, approved for IBR February 22, 2012. \n\t(2) For service information identified in this AD, contact Boeing Commercial Airplanes, Attention: Data & Services Management, P.O. Box 3707, MC 2H-65, Seattle, Washington 98124-2207; telephone (206) 544-5000, extension 1; fax (206) 766-5680; email [email protected]; Internet https://www.myboeingfleet.com. \n\t(3) You may review copies of the referenced service information at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, Washington. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call (425) 227-1221. \n\t(4) You may also review copies of the service information that is incorporated by reference at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For information on the availability of this material at an NARA facility, call (202) 741-6030, or go to http://www.archives.gov/federal_register/code_of_federal_regulations/ibr_locations.html.