82 FR 11134 - Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 33 (February 21, 2017)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 33 (February 21, 2017)
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[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 33 (Tuesday, February 21, 2017)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 11134-11137] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2017-03021] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2016-9066; Directorate Identifier 2014-NM-113-AD; Amendment 39-18800; AD 2017-04-05] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of Transportation (DOT). ACTION: Final rule. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: We are superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2011-10-17 for all Airbus Model A300 and A310 series airplanes, and Model A300 B4-600, B4-600R, and F4-600R series airplanes, and Model C4-605R Variant F [[Page 11135]] airplanes (collectively called A300-600 series airplanes). AD 2011-10- 17 required revising the maintenance program by incorporating certain airworthiness limitation items (ALIs). This AD requires revising the maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, to incorporate new or revised structural inspection requirements. This AD also removes Model A310 and A300-600 series airplanes from the applicability. This AD was prompted by a revision of certain ALI documents, which specify more restrictive instructions and/or airworthiness limitations. We are issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products. DATES: This AD is effective March 28, 2017. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of March 28, 2017. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of a certain other publication listed in this AD as of June 17, 2011 (76 FR 27875, May 13, 2011). ADDRESSES: For service information identified in this final rule, contact Airbus SAS, Airworthiness Office--EAW, 1 Rond Point Maurice Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61 93 44 51; email [email protected]; Internet http://www.airbus.com. You may view this referenced service information at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 425-227-1221. It is also available on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2016- 9066. 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-2016- 9066; 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 AD, the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and other information. The address for the Docket Office (telephone 800- 647-5527) is Docket Management Facility, U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dan Rodina, Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; telephone 425-227-2125; fax 425-227-1149. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Discussion We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR part 39 to supersede AD 2011-10-17, Amendment 39-16698 (76 FR 27875, May 13, 2011) (``AD 2011-10-17''). AD 2011-10-17 applied to all Airbus Model A300 and A310 series airplanes, and Model A300 B4-600, B4-600R, and F4-600R series airplanes, and Model A300 C4-605R Variant F airplanes (collectively called Model A300-600 series airplanes). The NPRM published in the Federal Register on September 12, 2016 (81 FR 62679). The NPRM was prompted by a revision of certain ALI documents, which specify more restrictive instructions and/or airworthiness limitations. The NPRM proposed to require revising the maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, to incorporate new or revised structural inspection requirements. The NPRM also proposed to remove Model A310 and A300-600 series airplanes from the applicability. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct fatigue cracking, damage, and corrosion in certain structure; such fatigue cracking, damage, and corrosion could result in reduced structural integrity of the airplane. The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical Agent for the Member States of the European Union, has issued Airworthiness Directive 2015-0115, dated June 23, 2015 (referred to after this as the Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or ``the MCAI'') to correct an unsafe condition. The MCAI states: The airworthiness limitations applicable to the Damage Tolerant Airworthiness Limitation Items (DT ALIs) are currently listed in the Airbus Airworthiness Limitations Sections [ALS] Part 2. Airbus recently revised the A300 ALS Part 2 and this Revision 02 was approved by EASA. Airbus A300 ALS Part 2 Revision 02 introduces more restrictive maintenance requirements and airworthiness limitations, which have been identified as mandatory actions for continued airworthiness. EASA issued AD 2014-0124 to require compliance with the maintenance requirements and associated airworthiness limitations defined in Airbus A300 ALS Part 2 Revision 01. For the reasons described above, this [EASA] AD retains the requirements of EASA AD 2014-0124 for A300 aeroplanes and requires implementation of new or more restrictive maintenance instructions and/or airworthiness limitations as specified in Airbus A300 ALS Part 2 Revision 02. The requirements for A310 and A300-600 aeroplanes remain unchanged and are covered by EASA AD 2014-0124R1 [FAA AD 2013-13-13, Amendment 39-17501 (79 FR 48957, August 19, 2014), contains the corresponding requirements for the Model A300-600 and A310 series airplanes]. The unsafe condition is fatigue cracking, damage, or corrosion in certain structure (principal structural elements), which could result in reduced structural integrity of the airplane. You may examine the MCAI in the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2016-9066. Comments We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing this AD. The following presents the comment received on the NPRM and the FAA's response to the comment. Request To Revise MCAI Reference Airbus requested that we reference the correct MCAI in paragraph (k) of the proposed AD, which is EASA Airworthiness Directive 2015- 0115, dated June 23, 2015. We agree with the commenter's request. We have confirmed that EASA Airworthiness Directive 2015-0115, dated June 23, 2015, is the MCAI that should be referenced in this AD. We have revised this AD accordingly. Conclusion We reviewed the available data, including the comment received, and determined that air safety and the public interest require adopting this AD with the change described previously and minor editorial changes. We have determined that these changes:Are consistent with the intent that was proposed in the NPRM for correcting the unsafe condition; and Do not add any additional burden upon the public than was already proposed in the NPRM. Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 Airbus has issued Airbus A300 Airworthiness Limitations Section, Part 2--Damage-Tolerant Airworthiness Limitation Items (DT ALIs), Revision 02, dated October 3, 2014. This service information describes airworthiness limitations applicable to the DT ALIs. This service information is reasonably available because the interested parties have access to it through their normal [[Page 11136]] course of business or by the means identified in the ADDRESSES section. Costs of Compliance We estimate that this AD affects 11 airplanes of U.S. registry. The actions required by AD 2011-10-17 and retained in this AD take about 1 work-hour per product, at an average labor rate of $85 per work-hour. Based on these figures, the estimated cost of the actions that were required by AD 2011-10-17 is $85 per product. We also estimate that it would take about 1 work-hour per product to comply with the basic requirements of this AD. The average labor rate is $85 per work-hour. Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of this AD on U.S. operators to be $935, or $85 per product. 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 AD will not have federalism implications under Executive Order 13132. This AD will 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 this AD: 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. Adoption of the Amendment Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator, the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows: PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES 0 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] 0 2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by removing Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2011-10-17, Amendment 39-16698 (76 FR 27875, May 13, 2011), and adding the following new AD: 2017-04-05 Airbus: Amendment 39-18800; Docket No. FAA-2016-9066; Directorate Identifier 2014-NM-113-AD. (a) Effective Date This AD is effective March 28, 2017. (b) Affected ADs This AD replaces AD 2011-10-17, Amendment 39-16698 (76 FR 27875, May 13, 2011) (``AD 2011-10-17''). (c) Applicability This AD applies to all Airbus Model A300 B2-1A, B2-1C, B4-2C, B2K-3C, B4-103, B2-203, and B4-203 airplanes, certificated in any category. (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Codes 52, Doors; 53, Fuselage; 54, Nacelles/pylons; 55, Stabilizers; and 57, Wings. (e) Reason This AD was prompted by a revision of certain airworthiness limitations item (ALI) documents, which specify more restrictive instructions and/or airworthiness limitations. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct fatigue cracking, damage, and corrosion in certain structure; such fatigue cracking, damage, and corrosion could result in reduced structural integrity of the airplane. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Retained Revision of the Maintenance Program, With Changes This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (s) of AD 2011-10-17, with changes. Within 3 months after June 17, 2011 (the effective date of AD 2011-10-17): Revise the maintenance program to incorporate the structural inspections and inspection intervals defined in the Airbus A300 ALI Document AI/SE-M2/95A.1308/07, Issue 4, dated June 2008. Thereafter, except as required by paragraph (h) of this AD and except as provided by paragraph (j)(1) of this AD, no alternative structural inspections or inspection intervals may be approved. The initial ALI tasks must be done at the times specified in Airbus A300 ALI Document AI/SE-M2/95A.1308/07, Issue 4, dated June 2008. (h) New Requirement of This AD: Maintenance or Inspection Program Revision Within 3 months the effective date of this AD: Revise the maintenance program or inspection program, as applicable, to incorporate the structural inspections and inspection intervals defined in Airbus A300 Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS), Part 2--Damage-Tolerant Airworthiness Limitation Items, Revision 02, dated October 3, 2014. The initial compliance times for the ALI tasks identified in Airbus A300 ALS, Part 2--Damage-Tolerant Airworthiness Limitation Items, Revision 02, dated October 3, 2014, are at the applicable times specified in Airbus A300 ALS, Part 2-- Damage-Tolerant Airworthiness Limitation Items, Revision 02, dated October 3, 2014, or within 3 months after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later. Accomplishing the applicable initial ALI tasks constitutes terminating action for the requirements of paragraphs (g) of this AD for that airplane only. (i) No Alternative Actions or Intervals After the maintenance or inspection program has been revised as required by paragraph (h) 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 (j)(1) of this AD. (j) Other FAA AD Provisions The following provisions also apply to this AD: (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, 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 International Branch, send it to ATTN: Dan Rodina, Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057- 3356; telephone 425-227-2125; fax 425-227-1149. Information may be emailed to: [email protected]. (i) 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. The AMOC [[Page 11137]] approval letter must specifically reference this AD. (ii) AMOCs approved previously for AD 2011-10-17 are approved as AMOCs for the corresponding provisions of this AD. (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: As of the effective date of this AD, for any requirement in this AD to obtain corrective actions from a manufacturer, the action must be accomplished using a method approved by the Manager, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA); or Airbus's EASA Design Organization Approval (DOA). If approved by the DOA, the approval must include the DOA-authorized signature. (k) Related Information Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA Airworthiness Directive 2015-0115, dated June 23, 2015, for related information. This MCAI may be found in the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2016-9066. (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 this AD specifies otherwise. (3) The following service information was approved for IBR on March 28, 2017. (i) Airbus A300 Airworthiness Limitations Section, Part 2-- Damage-Tolerant Airworthiness Limitation Items, Revision 02, dated October 3, 2014. (ii) Reserved. (4) The following service information was approved for IBR on June 17, 2011 (76 FR 27875, May 13, 2011). (i) Airbus A300 Airworthiness Limitations Inspections Document AI/SE-M2/95A.1308/07, Issue 4, dated June 2008. (ii) Reserved. (5) For service information identified in this AD, contact Airbus SAS, Airworthiness Office- EAW, 1 Rond Point Maurice Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61 93 44 51; email [email protected]; Internet http://www.airbus.com. (6) You may view this service information at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 425-227-1221. (7) 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, call 202-741-6030, or go to: http://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html. Issued in Renton, Washington, on January 24, 2017. Dionne Palermo, Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2017-03021 Filed 2-17-17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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2017–02–12 The Boeing Company: Compliance): Before further flight, repair Airframe Branch, ANM–120L, FAA, Los
Amendment 39–18791; Docket No. using a method approved in accordance with Angeles ACO, 3960 Paramount Boulevard,
FAA–2016–6426; Directorate Identifier the procedures specified in paragraph (j) of Lakewood, CA 90712–4137; phone: 562–627–
2016–NM–023–AD. this AD. 5313; fax: 562–627–5210; email:
Payman.Soltani@faa.gov.
(a) Effective Date (i) Parts Installation Limitation
This AD is effective March 28, 2017. As of the effective date of this AD: A (l) Material Incorporated by Reference
horizontal stabilizer may be installed on any (1) The Director of the Federal Register
(b) Affected ADs airplane, provided all applicable actions approved the incorporation by reference
None. required by the introductory text of (IBR) of the service information listed in this
paragraph (g) and paragraphs (g)(1) and (g)(2) paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR
(c) Applicability of this AD are done within the compliance part 51.
(1) This AD applies to all The Boeing times specified in the introductory text of (2) You must use this service information
Company Model 737–300, –400, and –500 paragraph (g) of this AD, and in accordance as applicable to do the actions required by
series airplanes, certificated in any category. with the Accomplishment Instructions of this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.
(2) Installation of Supplemental Type Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737–55A1092, (i) Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737–
Certificate (STC) ST01219SE (http:// dated August 7, 2015, except as required by 55A1092, dated August 7, 2015.
rgl.faa.gov/Regulatory_and_Guidance_ paragraph (h) of this AD. (ii) Reserved.
Library/rgstc.nsf/0/ (3) For Boeing service information
ebd1cec7b301293e86257cb30045557a/$FILE/ (j) Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs) identified in this AD, contact Boeing
ST01219SE.pdf) does not affect the ability to Commercial Airplanes, Attention: Data &
accomplish the actions required by this AD. (1) The Manager, Los Angeles Aircraft Services Management, P.O. Box 3707, MC
Therefore, for airplanes on which STC Certification Office (ACO), FAA, has the 2H–65, Seattle, WA 98124–2207; telephone:
ST01219SE is installed, a ‘‘change in authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if 206–544–5000, extension 1; fax: 206–766–
product’’ alternative method of compliance requested using the procedures found in 14 5680; Internet: https://
(AMOC) approval request is not necessary to CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, www.myboeingfleet.com.
comply with the requirements of 14 CFR send your request to your principal inspector (4) You may view this service information
39.17. or local Flight Standards District Office, as
at FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601
appropriate. If sending information directly
(d) Subject Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For
to the manager of the ACO, send it to the
Air Transport Association (ATA) of information on the availability of this
attention of the person identified in
America Code 55, Stabilizers. material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221.
paragraph (k) of this AD. Information may be
(5) You may view this service information
(e) Unsafe Condition emailed to: 9-ANM-LAACO-ACO-AMOC-
that is incorporated by reference at the
Requests@faa.gov.
This AD was prompted by reports of National Archives and Records
(2) Before using any approved AMOC,
intergranular cracks on the front spar chord Administration (NARA). For information on
notify your appropriate principal inspector,
lugs of the outboard horizontal stabilizer. We the availability of this material at NARA, call
or lacking a principal inspector, the manager
are issuing this AD to detect and correct of the local flight standards district office/ 202–741–6030, or go to: http://
cracking of the front spar chord lugs of the certificate holding district office. www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-
horizontal stabilizer. Such cracking could (3) An AMOC that provides an acceptable locations.html.
cause stabilizer instability, adversely affect level of safety may be used for any repair, Issued in Renton, Washington, on January
controllability of the airplane, and adversely modification, or alteration required by this 17, 2017.
affect the structural integrity of the airplane. AD if it is approved by the Boeing Michael Kaszycki,
(f) Compliance Commercial Airplanes Organization
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
Designation Authorization (ODA) that has
Comply with this AD within the Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
been authorized by the Manager, Los Angeles
compliance times specified, unless already ACO, to make those findings. To be [FR Doc. 2017–01825 Filed 2–17–17; 8:45 am]
done. approved, the repair method, modification BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
(g) Repetitive Inspections and Repairs deviation, or alteration deviation must meet
the certification basis of the airplane, and the
Within 27 months after the effective date approval must specifically refer to this AD. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
of this AD: Do the actions required by (4) Except as required by paragraph (h) of
paragraphs (g)(1) and (g)(2) of this AD, and this AD: For service information that Federal Aviation Administration
do all applicable repairs, in accordance with contains steps that are labeled as RC, the
the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing provisions of paragraphs (j)(4)(i) and (j)(4)(ii)
Alert Service Bulletin 737–55A1092, dated of this AD apply.
14 CFR Part 39
August 7, 2015, except as required by (i) The steps labeled as RC, including [Docket No. FAA–2016–9066; Directorate
paragraph (h) of this AD. Do all applicable substeps under an RC step and any figures Identifier 2014–NM–113–AD; Amendment
repairs before further flight. Repeat the identified in an RC step, must be done to 39–18800; AD 2017–04–05]
inspections specified in paragraphs (g)(1) and comply with the AD. If a step or substep is
(g)(2) of this AD thereafter at the applicable labeled ‘‘RC Exempt,’’ then the RC RIN 2120–AA64
intervals specified in paragraph 1.E., requirement is removed from that step or
‘‘Compliance,’’ of Boeing Alert Service substep. An AMOC is required for any Airworthiness Directives; Airbus
Bulletin 737–55A1092, dated August 7, 2015. deviations to RC steps, including substeps Airplanes
(1) Do a detailed inspection for corrosion and identified figures.
and an ultrasonic inspection for cracking of (ii) Steps not labeled as RC may be AGENCY: Federal Aviation
the front spar chord lugs of the left and right deviated from using accepted methods in Administration (FAA), Department of
horizontal stabilizers. accordance with the operator’s maintenance Transportation (DOT).
(2) Do a detailed inspection for corrosion or inspection program without obtaining ACTION: Final rule.
of the lug bores of the front spar chord of the approval of an AMOC, provided the RC steps,
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left and right horizontal stabilizers. including substeps and identified figures, can SUMMARY: We are superseding
still be done as specified, and the airplane Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2011–10–
(h) Service Information Exception
can be put back in an airworthy condition.
Where Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737– 17 for all Airbus Model A300 and A310
55A1092, dated August 7, 2015, specifies to (k) Related Information series airplanes, and Model A300 B4–
contact Boeing for appropriate action, and For more information about this AD, 600, B4–600R, and F4–600R series
specifies that action as ‘‘RC’’ (Required for contact Payman Soltani, Aerospace Engineer, airplanes, and Model C4–605R Variant F
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airplanes (collectively called A300–600 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dan requires implementation of new or more
series airplanes). AD 2011–10–17 Rodina, Aerospace Engineer, restrictive maintenance instructions and/or
required revising the maintenance International Branch, ANM–116, airworthiness limitations as specified in
Airbus A300 ALS Part 2 Revision 02.
program by incorporating certain Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA,
The requirements for A310 and A300–600
airworthiness limitation items (ALIs). 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA aeroplanes remain unchanged and are
This AD requires revising the 98057–3356; telephone 425–227–2125; covered by EASA AD 2014–0124R1 [FAA AD
maintenance or inspection program, as fax 425–227–1149. 2013–13–13, Amendment 39–17501 (79 FR
applicable, to incorporate new or SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 48957, August 19, 2014), contains the
revised structural inspection corresponding requirements for the Model
requirements. This AD also removes Discussion A300–600 and A310 series airplanes].
Model A310 and A300–600 series We issued a notice of proposed The unsafe condition is fatigue
airplanes from the applicability. This rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR cracking, damage, or corrosion in
AD was prompted by a revision of part 39 to supersede AD 2011–10–17, certain structure (principal structural
certain ALI documents, which specify Amendment 39–16698 (76 FR 27875, elements), which could result in
more restrictive instructions and/or May 13, 2011) (‘‘AD 2011–10–17’’). AD reduced structural integrity of the
airworthiness limitations. We are 2011–10–17 applied to all Airbus Model airplane. You may examine the MCAI in
issuing this AD to address the unsafe A300 and A310 series airplanes, and the AD docket on the Internet at http://
condition on these products. Model A300 B4–600, B4–600R, and F4– www.regulations.gov by searching for
600R series airplanes, and Model A300 and locating Docket No. FAA–2016–
DATES: This AD is effective March 28,
C4–605R Variant F airplanes 9066.
2017.
(collectively called Model A300–600
The Director of the Federal Register series airplanes). The NPRM published Comments
approved the incorporation by reference in the Federal Register on September
of a certain publication listed in this AD We gave the public the opportunity to
12, 2016 (81 FR 62679). The NPRM was participate in developing this AD. The
as of March 28, 2017. prompted by a revision of certain ALI following presents the comment
The Director of the Federal Register documents, which specify more received on the NPRM and the FAA’s
approved the incorporation by reference restrictive instructions and/or response to the comment.
of a certain other publication listed in airworthiness limitations. The NPRM
this AD as of June 17, 2011 (76 FR proposed to require revising the Request To Revise MCAI Reference
27875, May 13, 2011). maintenance or inspection program, as Airbus requested that we reference
ADDRESSES: For service information applicable, to incorporate new or the correct MCAI in paragraph (k) of the
identified in this final rule, contact revised structural inspection proposed AD, which is EASA
Airbus SAS, Airworthiness Office— requirements. The NPRM also proposed Airworthiness Directive 2015–0115,
EAW, 1 Rond Point Maurice Bellonte, to remove Model A310 and A300–600 dated June 23, 2015.
31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone series airplanes from the applicability. We agree with the commenter’s
+33 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61 93 44 We are issuing this AD to detect and request. We have confirmed that EASA
51; email account.airworth-eas@ correct fatigue cracking, damage, and Airworthiness Directive 2015–0115,
airbus.com; Internet http:// corrosion in certain structure; such dated June 23, 2015, is the MCAI that
www.airbus.com. You may view this fatigue cracking, damage, and corrosion should be referenced in this AD. We
referenced service information at the could result in reduced structural have revised this AD accordingly.
FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, integrity of the airplane.
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. The European Aviation Safety Agency Conclusion
For information on the availability of (EASA), which is the Technical Agent We reviewed the available data,
this material at the FAA, call 425–227– for the Member States of the European including the comment received, and
1221. It is also available on the Internet Union, has issued Airworthiness determined that air safety and the
at http://www.regulations.gov by Directive 2015–0115, dated June 23, public interest require adopting this AD
searching for and locating Docket No. 2015 (referred to after this as the with the change described previously
FAA–2016–9066. Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness and minor editorial changes. We have
Information, or ‘‘the MCAI’’) to correct determined that these changes:
Examining the AD Docket an unsafe condition. The MCAI states: • Are consistent with the intent that
You may examine the AD docket on The airworthiness limitations applicable to was proposed in the NPRM for
the Internet at http:// the Damage Tolerant Airworthiness correcting the unsafe condition; and
www.regulations.gov by searching for Limitation Items (DT ALIs) are currently • Do not add any additional burden
and locating Docket No. FAA–2016– listed in the Airbus Airworthiness
upon the public than was already
Limitations Sections [ALS] Part 2.
9066; or in person at the Docket Airbus recently revised the A300 ALS Part proposed in the NPRM.
Management Facility between 9 a.m. 2 and this Revision 02 was approved by Related Service Information Under 1
and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, EASA. Airbus A300 ALS Part 2 Revision 02 CFR Part 51
except Federal holidays. The AD docket introduces more restrictive maintenance
contains this AD, the regulatory requirements and airworthiness limitations, Airbus has issued Airbus A300
evaluation, any comments received, and which have been identified as mandatory Airworthiness Limitations Section, Part
other information. The address for the actions for continued airworthiness. 2—Damage-Tolerant Airworthiness
Docket Office (telephone 800–647–5527) EASA issued AD 2014–0124 to require Limitation Items (DT ALIs), Revision 02,
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is Docket Management Facility, U.S. compliance with the maintenance dated October 3, 2014. This service
requirements and associated airworthiness
Department of Transportation, Docket limitations defined in Airbus A300 ALS Part
information describes airworthiness
Operations, M–30, West Building 2 Revision 01. limitations applicable to the DT ALIs.
Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200 For the reasons described above, this This service information is reasonably
New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, [EASA] AD retains the requirements of EASA available because the interested parties
DC 20590. AD 2014–0124 for A300 aeroplanes and have access to it through their normal
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course of business or by the means under the criteria of the Regulatory structural inspections and inspection
identified in the ADDRESSES section. Flexibility Act. intervals defined in the Airbus A300 ALI
Document AI/SE–M2/95A.1308/07, Issue 4,
Costs of Compliance List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 dated June 2008. Thereafter, except as
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation required by paragraph (h) of this AD and
We estimate that this AD affects 11
safety, Incorporation by reference, except as provided by paragraph (j)(1) of this
airplanes of U.S. registry. AD, no alternative structural inspections or
The actions required by AD 2011–10– Safety.
inspection intervals may be approved. The
17 and retained in this AD take about Adoption of the Amendment initial ALI tasks must be done at the times
1 work-hour per product, at an average specified in Airbus A300 ALI Document AI/
labor rate of $85 per work-hour. Based Accordingly, under the authority SE–M2/95A.1308/07, Issue 4, dated June
on these figures, the estimated cost of delegated to me by the Administrator, 2008.
the actions that were required by AD the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as
follows: (h) New Requirement of This AD:
2011–10–17 is $85 per product. Maintenance or Inspection Program
We also estimate that it would take PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS Revision
about 1 work-hour per product to DIRECTIVES Within 3 months the effective date of this
comply with the basic requirements of AD: Revise the maintenance program or
this AD. The average labor rate is $85 ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 inspection program, as applicable, to
per work-hour. Based on these figures, continues to read as follows: incorporate the structural inspections and
we estimate the cost of this AD on U.S. inspection intervals defined in Airbus A300
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS),
operators to be $935, or $85 per product.
§ 39.13 [Amended] Part 2—Damage-Tolerant Airworthiness
Authority for This Rulemaking Limitation Items, Revision 02, dated October
■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by 3, 2014. The initial compliance times for the
Title 49 of the United States Code removing Airworthiness Directive (AD) ALI tasks identified in Airbus A300 ALS,
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue 2011–10–17, Amendment 39–16698 (76 Part 2—Damage-Tolerant Airworthiness
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, FR 27875, May 13, 2011), and adding Limitation Items, Revision 02, dated October
section 106, describes the authority of the following new AD: 3, 2014, are at the applicable times specified
the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII: in Airbus A300 ALS, Part 2—Damage-
Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more 2017–04–05 Airbus: Amendment 39–18800; Tolerant Airworthiness Limitation Items,
Docket No. FAA–2016–9066; Directorate Revision 02, dated October 3, 2014, or within
detail the scope of the Agency’s Identifier 2014–NM–113–AD.
authority. 3 months after the effective date of this AD,
(a) Effective Date whichever occurs later. Accomplishing the
We are issuing this rulemaking under applicable initial ALI tasks constitutes
the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII, This AD is effective March 28, 2017.
terminating action for the requirements of
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: (b) Affected ADs paragraphs (g) of this AD for that airplane
General requirements.’’ Under that only.
This AD replaces AD 2011–10–17,
section, Congress charges the FAA with Amendment 39–16698 (76 FR 27875, May 13, (i) No Alternative Actions or Intervals
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in 2011) (‘‘AD 2011–10–17’’).
air commerce by prescribing regulations After the maintenance or inspection
for practices, methods, and procedures (c) Applicability program has been revised as required by
This AD applies to all Airbus Model A300 paragraph (h) of this AD, no alternative
the Administrator finds necessary for actions (e.g., inspections) or intervals may be
safety in air commerce. This regulation B2–1A, B2–1C, B4–2C, B2K–3C, B4–103, B2–
203, and B4–203 airplanes, certificated in used unless the actions or intervals are
is within the scope of that authority approved as an alternative method of
any category.
because it addresses an unsafe condition compliance (AMOC) in accordance with the
that is likely to exist or develop on (d) Subject procedures specified in paragraph (j)(1) of
products identified in this rulemaking Air Transport Association (ATA) of this AD.
action. America Codes 52, Doors; 53, Fuselage; 54, (j) Other FAA AD Provisions
Nacelles/pylons; 55, Stabilizers; and 57,
Regulatory Findings Wings. The following provisions also apply to this
AD:
We determined that this AD will not (e) Reason (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance
have federalism implications under (AMOCs): The Manager, International
This AD was prompted by a revision of
Executive Order 13132. This AD will certain airworthiness limitations item (ALI) Branch, ANM–116, Transport Airplane
not have a substantial direct effect on documents, which specify more restrictive Directorate, FAA, has the authority to
the States, on the relationship between instructions and/or airworthiness limitations. approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested
the national government and the States, We are issuing this AD to detect and correct using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19.
or on the distribution of power and fatigue cracking, damage, and corrosion in In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your
responsibilities among the various certain structure; such fatigue cracking, request to your principal inspector or local
damage, and corrosion could result in Flight Standards District Office, as
levels of government.
reduced structural integrity of the airplane. appropriate. If sending information directly
For the reasons discussed above, I to the International Branch, send it to ATTN:
certify that this AD: (f) Compliance Dan Rodina, Aerospace Engineer,
1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory Comply with this AD within the International Branch, ANM–116, Transport
action’’ under Executive Order 12866; compliance times specified, unless already Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind
2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the done. Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356;
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures telephone 425–227–2125; fax 425–227–1149.
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(g) Retained Revision of the Maintenance Information may be emailed to: 9-ANM-116-
(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); Program, With Changes AMOC-REQUESTS@faa.gov.
3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in This paragraph restates the requirements of (i) Before using any approved AMOC,
Alaska; and paragraph (s) of AD 2011–10–17, with notify your appropriate principal inspector,
4. Will not have a significant changes. Within 3 months after June 17, 2011 or lacking a principal inspector, the manager
economic impact, positive or negative, (the effective date of AD 2011–10–17): Revise of the local flight standards district office/
on a substantial number of small entities the maintenance program to incorporate the certificate holding district office. The AMOC
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approval letter must specifically reference Issued in Renton, Washington, on January www.regulations.gov by searching for
this AD. 24, 2017. and locating Docket No. FAA–2016–
(ii) AMOCs approved previously for AD Dionne Palermo, 9111; or in person at the Docket
2011–10–17 are approved as AMOCs for the Acting Manager, Management Facility between 9 a.m.
corresponding provisions of this AD. Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
(2) Contacting the Manufacturer: As of the Certification Service. except Federal holidays. The AD docket
effective date of this AD, for any requirement [FR Doc. 2017–03021 Filed 2–17–17; 8:45 am] contains this AD, the regulatory
in this AD to obtain corrective actions from BILLING CODE 4910–13–P evaluation, any comments received, and
a manufacturer, the action must be other information. The address for the
accomplished using a method approved by Docket Office (phone: 800–647–5527) is
the Manager, International Branch, ANM– DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Docket Management Facility, U.S.
116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or Department of Transportation, Docket
the European Aviation Safety Agency Federal Aviation Administration Operations, M–30, West Building
(EASA); or Airbus’s EASA Design Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200
Organization Approval (DOA). If approved by 14 CFR Part 39 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington,
the DOA, the approval must include the
[Docket No. FAA–2016–9111; Directorate DC 20590.
DOA-authorized signature.
Identifier 2016–NM–132–AD; Amendment FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
(k) Related Information 39–18802; AD 2017–04–07] Myra Kuck, Aerospace Engineer, Cabin
Refer to Mandatory Continuing Safety/Mechanical & Environmental
RIN 2120–AA64 Systems Branch, ANM–150L, FAA, Los
Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA
Airworthiness Directive 2015–0115, dated Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Angeles Aircraft Certification Office
June 23, 2015, for related information. This Company Airplanes (ACO), 3960 Paramount Boulevard,
MCAI may be found in the AD docket on the Lakewood, CA 90712–4137; phone:
Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by AGENCY: Federal Aviation 562–627–5316; fax: 562–627–5210;
searching for and locating Docket No. FAA– Administration (FAA), DOT. email: myra.j.kuck@faa.gov.
2016–9066. ACTION: Final rule. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
(l) Material Incorporated by Reference Discussion
SUMMARY: We are adopting a new
(1) The Director of the Federal Register airworthiness directive (AD) for certain We issued a notice of proposed
approved the incorporation by reference The Boeing Company Model 757 rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
(IBR) of the service information listed in this airplanes. This AD was prompted by part 39 by adding an AD that would
paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR reports of single and multiple apply to certain The Boeing Company
part 51. uncommanded spoiler panel extensions Model 757 airplanes. The NPRM
(2) You must use this service information during flight when there was a published in the Federal Register on
as applicable to do the actions required by September 22, 2016 (81 FR 65307) (‘‘the
hydraulic system failure. This AD
this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise. NPRM’’). The NPRM was prompted by
requires replacing certain spoiler power
(3) The following service information was reports of single and multiple
control units (PCUs) with new or
approved for IBR on March 28, 2017. uncommanded spoiler panel extensions
changed PCUs. We are issuing this AD
(i) Airbus A300 Airworthiness Limitations
to address the unsafe condition on these during flight. The condition known as
Section, Part 2—Damage-Tolerant
products. ‘‘spoiler panel float’’ occurred when
Airworthiness Limitation Items, Revision 02,
DATES: This AD is effective March 28, there was a hydraulic system pressure
dated October 3, 2014.
2017. loss. When the flaps were extended
(ii) Reserved.
(4) The following service information was The Director of the Federal Register beyond 20 degrees the spoiler panel
approved for IBR on June 17, 2011 (76 FR approved the incorporation by reference float became severe enough to adversely
27875, May 13, 2011). of a certain publication listed in this AD impact airplane control. The NPRM
(i) Airbus A300 Airworthiness Limitations as of March 28, 2017. proposed to require replacing certain
Inspections Document AI/SE–M2/95A.1308/ spoiler PCUs with new or changed
ADDRESSES: For service information
07, Issue 4, dated June 2008. PCUs. We are issuing this AD to prevent
identified in this final rule, contact
(ii) Reserved. an uncommanded extension of multiple
Boeing Commercial Airplanes,
(5) For service information identified in spoiler panels on one wing, in the event
Attention: Contractual & Data Services
this AD, contact Airbus SAS, Airworthiness of a hydraulic system failure, which
(C&DS), 2600 Westminster Blvd., MC
Office– EAW, 1 Rond Point Maurice Bellonte, could result in the loss of control of the
110–SK57, Seal Beach, CA 90740–5600;
31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone +33 airplane.
telephone 562–797–1717; Internet
5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61 93 44 51; email
https://www.myboeingfleet.com. You Comments
account.airworth-eas@airbus.com; Internet
http://www.airbus.com.
may view this referenced service We gave the public the opportunity to
(6) You may view this service information information at the FAA, Transport participate in developing this AD. The
at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue following presents the comments
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For SW., Renton, WA. For information on received on the NPRM and the FAA’s
information on the availability of this the availability of this material at the response to each comment.
material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221. FAA, call 425–227–1221. It is also
(7) You may view this service information available on the Internet at http:// Support for the NPRM
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that is incorporated by reference at the www.regulations.gov by searching for United Airlines expressed support for
National Archives and Records and locating Docket No. FAA–2016– the NPRM.
Administration (NARA). For information on 9111.
the availability of this material at NARA, call
Request To Revise Applicability
Examining the AD Docket MOOG Commercial Aircraft Group
202–741–6030, or go to: http://
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr- You may examine the AD docket on (MOOG) requested that we revise the
locations.html. the Internet at http:// applicability to include Boeing Model
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| Category | Regulatory Information | |
| Collection | Federal Register | |
| sudoc Class | AE 2.7: GS 4.107: AE 2.106: | |
| Publisher | Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration | |
| Section | Rules and Regulations | |
| Action | Final rule. | |
| Dates | This AD is effective March 28, 2017. | |
| Contact | Dan Rodina, Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; telephone 425-227-2125; fax 425-227-1149. | |
| FR Citation | 82 FR 11134 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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