2019-20-07: Flight controls

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\n2019-20-07 The Boeing Company: Amendment 39-19760; Docket No. FAA- 2019-0715; Product Identifier 2019-NM-151-AD. \n\n(a) Effective Date \n\n\n\tThis AD is effective October 11, 2019. \n\n(b) Affected ADs \n\n\n\tNone. \n\n(c) Applicability \n\n\n\tThis AD applies to all The Boeing Company Model 787-8, 787-9, and 787-10 airplanes, certificated in any category. \n\n(d) Subject \n\n\n\tAir Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 27, Flight controls. \n\n(e) Unsafe Condition \n\n\n\tThis AD was prompted by a determination that the leading edge (LE) outboard (OB) slat system could be out of position without flight deck annunciation. The FAA is issuing this AD to address a potential condition in which the LE OB slat system could be out of position without flight deck annunciation. This condition, if not addressed, could result in insufficient lift, resulting in inability to maintain continued safe flight and landing. \n\n(f) Compliance \n\n\n\tComply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. \n\n(g) Required Actions \n\n\n\tExcept as specified by paragraph (h) of this AD: At the applicable times specified in the ''Compliance'' paragraph of Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin B787-81205-SB270051-00 RB, Issue 001, dated July 5, 2019, do all applicable actions identified in, and in accordance with, the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin B787-81205-SB270051-00 RB, Issue 001, dated July 5, 2019. \n\n\n\tNote 1 to paragraph (g): Guidance for accomplishing the actions required by this AD canbe found in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B787-81205-SB270051-00, Issue 001, dated July 5, 2019, which is referred to in Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin B787-81205- SB270051-00 RB, Issue 001, dated July 5, 2019. \n\n(h) Exception to Service Information Specifications \n\n\n\tFor purposes of determining compliance with the requirements of this AD: Where Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin B787-81205- SB270051-00 RB, Issue 001, dated July 5, 2019, uses the phrase ''the Issue 001 date of Requirements Bulletin B787-81205-SB270051-00 RB,'' this AD requires using ''the effective date of this AD.'' \n\n(i) Airplane Flight Manual (AFM) Revision To Prohibit Flap Retraction Under Icing Conditions \n\n\n\tWithin 60 days after the effective date of this AD, revise the Limitations Section of the existing AFM to include the information in figure 1 to paragraph (i) of this AD. This may be done by inserting a copy of figure 1 to paragraph (i) of this AD into the Limitations Section of the existing AFM. (GRAPHIC) (TIFF OMITTED) TR11OC19.003 \n\n(j) Maintenance or Inspection Program Revision To Incorporate a New Operation Check \n\n\n\tWithin 60 days after the effective date of this AD, revise the existing maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, to incorporate the information specified in figure 2 to paragraph (j) of this AD. This may be done by inserting a copy of figure 2 to paragraph (j) of this AD into the existing maintenance or inspection program. \n\n((Page 54768)) \n\n(GRAPHIC) (TIFF OMITTED) TR11OC19.004 \n\n\n\n((Page 54769)) \n\n\n\n(GRAPHIC) (TIFF OMITTED) TR11OC19.005 \n\n\n\n((Page 54770)) \n\n\n\n(GRAPHIC) (TIFF OMITTED) TR11OC19.006 \n\n\n\n((Page 54771)) \n\n\n\n(GRAPHIC) (TIFF OMITTED) TR11OC19.007 \n\n\n\n((Page 54772)) \n\n\n\n(GRAPHIC) (TIFF OMITTED) TR11OC19.008 \n\n(k) No Alternative Actions or Intervals \n\n\n\tAfter the existing maintenance or inspection program has been revised as required by paragraph (j) 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 (l) of this AD. \n\n(l) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs) \n\n\n\t(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 (m) 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\t(3) An AMOC that provides an acceptable level of safety may be used for any repair, \n\n((Page 54773)) \n\nmodification, or alteration required by this AD if it is approved by The Boeing Company Organization Designation Authorization (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. \n\n(m) Related Information \n\n\n\tFor more information about this AD, contact Kelly McGuckin, Aerospace Engineer, Systems and Equipment Section, FAA, Seattle ACO Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; phone and fax: 206-231-3546; email: [email protected]. \n\n(n) Material Incorporated by Reference \n\n\n\t(1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference (IBR) of the service information listed in this paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. \n\t(2) You must use this service information as applicable to do the actions required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. \n\t(i) Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin B787-81205-SB270051-00 RB, Issue 001, dated July 5, 2019. \n\t(ii) (Reserved) \n\t(3) 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. \n\t(4) 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. \n\t(5) You may view this service information that is incorporated by reference at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For information on the availability of this material at NARA, email [email protected], or go to: http://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html.