2022-07-06: Instruments

1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows: Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness directive: 2022-07-06 The Boeing Company: Amendment 39-21993; Docket No. FAA-2021-0957; Project Identifier AD-2021-00469-T. (a) Effective Date This airworthiness directive (AD) is effective May 13, 2022. (b) Affected ADs None. (c) Applicability This AD applies to The Boeing Company Model 747-8F and 747-8 series airplanes, certificated in any category, as identified in Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin 747-31A2565 RB, Revision 1, dated September 14, 2021. (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 31, Instruments. (e) Unsafe Condition This AD was prompted by a report of unusual flight instrument and engine indication and crew alerting system (EICAS) behavior. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the possible display of incorrect information in the integrated display system (IDS). This condition, if not addressed, could result in reduced ability of the flightcrew to maintain continued safe flight and landing of the aircraft. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Required Actions Except as specified by paragraph (h) of this AD: At the applicable times specified in the "Compliance" paragraph of Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin 747-31A2565 RB, Revision 1, dated September 14, 2021, do all applicable actions identified in, and in accordance with, the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin 747-31A2565 RB, Revision 1, dated September 14, 2021. Note 1 to paragraph (g): Guidance for accomplishing the actions required by this AD can be found in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747-31A2565, Revision 1, dated September 14, 2021, which is referred to in Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin 747-31A2565 RB, Revision 1, dated September 14, 2021. (h) Exceptions to Service Information Specifications (1) Where Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin 747-31A2565 RB, Revision 1, dated September 14, 2021, uses the phrase "the Original Issue date of Requirements Bulletin 747-31A2565 RB," this AD requires using "the effective date of this AD." (2) Where Table 1 in Figure 1 of Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin 747-31A2565 RB, Revision 1, dated September 14, 2021, lists affected EICAS interface unit (EIU) serial numbers, for this AD serial number 181MR2 is also an affected serial number. (i) Credit for Previous Actions This paragraph provides credit for the actions specified in paragraph (g) of this AD, if those actions were performed before the effective date of this AD using Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin 747-31A2565 RB, dated April 27, 2021. (j) 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 responsible Flight Standards Office, as appropriate. If sending information directly to the manager of the certification office, send it to the attention of the person identified in Related Information. Information may be emailed to: [email protected]. (2) Before using any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager of the responsible Flight Standards 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 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. (k) Related Information (1) For more information about this AD, contact Jeffrey Palmer, Aerospace Engineer, Systems and Equipment Section, FAA, Los Angeles ACO Branch, 3960 Paramount Boulevard, Lakewood, CA 90712-4137; phone: 562-627-5351; email: [email protected]. (2) For information about AMOCs, contact Frank Carreras, Aerospace Engineer, Systems and Equipment Section, FAA, Seattle ACO Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; phone and fax: 206-231-3539; email: [email protected]. (3) Service information identified in this AD that is not incorporated by reference is available at the addresses specified in paragraphs (l)(3) and (4) of this AD. (l) Material Incorporated by Reference (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. (2) You must use this service information as applicable to do the actions required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. (i) Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin 747-31A2565 RB, Revision 1, dated September 14, 2021. (ii) [Reserved] (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. (4) You may view this service information at the FAA, Airworthiness Products Section, Operational Safety Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 206-231-3195. (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 protected], or go to: https://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html. Issued on March 17, 2022. Lance T. Gant, Director, Compliance & Airworthiness Division, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2022-07414 Filed 4-7-22; 8:45 am]BILLING CODE 4910-13-P