82_FR_11828 82 FR 11791 - Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes

82 FR 11791 - Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 37 (February 27, 2017)

Page Range11791-11795
FR Document2017-03267

We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Airbus Model A318-111, and -112 airplanes; Model A319-111, -112, -113, -114, and -115 airplanes; Model A320-211, -212 and -214 airplanes; and Model A321-111, -112, -211, -212, and -213 airplanes. This AD was prompted by a report of a production quality deficiency on the inner retainer installed on link assemblies of the aft engine mount, which could result in failure of the retainer. This AD requires an inspection for, and replacement of, all non-conforming aft engine mount retainers. We are issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2016-6896; Directorate Identifier 2016-NM-016-AD; 
Amendment 39-18805; AD 2017-04-10]
RIN 2120-AA64


Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of 
Transportation (DOT).

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all 
Airbus Model A318-111, and -112 airplanes; Model A319-111, -112, -113, 
-114, and -115 airplanes; Model A320-211, -212 and -214 airplanes; and 
Model A321-111, -112, -211, -212, and -213 airplanes. This AD was 
prompted by a report of a production quality deficiency on the inner 
retainer installed on link assemblies of the aft engine mount, which 
could result in failure of the retainer. This AD requires an inspection 
for, and replacement of, all non-conforming aft engine mount retainers. 
We are issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these 
products.

DATES: This AD is effective April 3, 2017.
    The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by 
reference of certain publications listed in this AD as of April 3, 
2017.

ADDRESSES: For Airbus service information identified in this final 
rule, contact Airbus, Airworthiness Office--EIAS, 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.
    For Goodrich service information identified in this final rule, 
contact Goodrich Corporation, Aerostructures, 850 Lagoon Drive, Chula 
Vista, CA 91910-2098; telephone: 619-691-2719; email: 
[email protected]; Internet: http://www.goodrich.com/TechPubs.
    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-
6896.

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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-
6896; 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 street 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: Sanjay Ralhan, Aerospace Engineer, 
International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; telephone: 425-227-1405; 
fax: 425-227-1149.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

Discussion

    We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR 
part 39 by adding an AD that would apply to all Airbus Model A318-111, 
and -112 airplanes, Model A319-111, -112, -113, -114, and -115 
airplanes, Model A320-211, -212 and -214 airplanes, and Model A321-111, 
-112, -211, -212, and -213 airplanes. The NPRM published in the Federal 
Register on May 31, 2016 (81 FR 34287) (``the NPRM''). The NPRM was 
prompted by a report of a production quality deficiency on the inner 
retainer installed on link assemblies of the aft engine mount, which 
could result in failure of the retainer. The NPRM proposed to require 
an inspection for, and replacement of, all non-conforming aft engine 
mount retainers. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct non-
conforming retainers of the aft engine mount. This condition could 
result in the loss of the locking feature of the nuts of the inner and 
outer pins; loss of the pins will result in the aft mount engine link 
no longer being secured to the aft engine mount, possibly resulting in 
damage to the airplane.
    The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical 
Agent for the Member States of the European Union, has issued EASA 
Airworthiness Directive 2016-0010R1, dated February 16, 2016 (referred 
to after this as the Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or 
``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for all Airbus Model 
A318-111, and -112 airplanes; Model A319-111, -112, -113, -114, and -
115 airplanes; Model A320-211, -212, and -214 airplanes; and Model 
A321-111, -112, -211, -212, and -213 airplanes. The MCAI states:

    During in-service inspections, several aft engine mount inner 
retainers, fitted on aeroplanes equipped with CFM56-5A/5B engines, 
have been found broken. The results of the initial investigations 
highlighted that two different types of surface finish had been 
applied (respectively bright and dull material finishes), and that 
dull finish affects the strength of the retainer with regard to 
fatigue properties of the part. The pins which attach the engine 
link to the aft mount are secured by two nuts, which do not have a 
self-locking feature; this function is provided by the retainer 
brackets. In case of failure of the retainer bracket, the locking 
feature of the nuts of the inner and outer pins is lost; as a 
result, these nuts could subsequently become loose.
    In case of full loss of the nuts, there is the potential to also 
lose the pins, in which case the aft mount link will no longer be 
secured to the aft engine mount. The same locking feature is used 
for the three link assemblies of the aft mount.
    This condition, if not detected and corrected, could lead to in-
flight loss of an aft mount link, possibly resulting in damage to 
the aeroplane and/or injury to persons on the ground.
    To address this potential unsafe condition, EASA issued AD 2013-
0050 [which corresponds to FAA AD 2014-14-06, Amendment 39-17901 (79 
FR 42655, July 23, 2014)] to require a detailed inspection (DET) of 
the aft engine mount inner retainers and the replacement of all 
retainers with dull finish with retainers having a bright finish. 
Since that [EASA] AD was issued, inspection results showed that the 
main cause of crack initiation remains the vibration dynamic effect 
that affects both retainers, either with ``dull'' or ``bright'' 
surface finishes. The non-conforming ``dull'' surface's pitting is 
an aggravating factor. Consequently, EASA issued AD 2015-0021 [which 
corresponds to FAA NPRM Docket No. FAA-2015-3632; Directorate 
Identifier 2015-NM-023-AD (80 FR 55798, September 7, 2015)], 
retaining the requirements of EASA AD 2013-0050, which was 
superseded, and requiring repetitive DET of all aft engine mount 
inner retainers and, depending on findings, their replacement.
    Since that [EASA] AD was issued, a production quality deficiency 
was identified by Airbus and UTAS (formerly Goodrich Aerostructures, 
the engine mount retainer manufacturer) on the delivery of the inner 
retainer, Part Number (P/N) 238-0252-505, installed in the three 
Link assemblies of the engine mount fitted on CFM56-5A/5B engines. 
Airbus issued AOT A71N011-15 and SB A320-71-1070 providing a list of 
affected parts and applicable corrective actions.
    Consequently, EASA issued AD 2016-0010, retaining the 
requirements of EASA AD 2015-0021, which was superseded, and in 
addition requiring the identification and replacement of all non-
conforming aft engine mount inner retainers.
    Since that [EASA] AD was issued, AOT A71N011-15 was revised, 
removing errors and reducing the list of affected parts.
    For the reason described above, this [EASA] AD is revised, 
adding reference to the revised AOT, and removing [EASA] AD 
appendixes, which content is included in the referenced Airbus 
documentation.
    This [EASA] AD is still considered to be an interim action, 
pending development and availability of a final solution.

    This AD requires an inspection for, and replacement of, all non-
conforming aft engine mount retainers. 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-2016-6896.

Comments

    We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing 
this AD. The following presents the comments received on the NPRM and 
the FAA's response to each comment.

Request To Remove Part Identification Requirement

    Delta Airlines (DAL) requested that we remove the requirement to do 
an inspection to determine the part number of each engine mount inner 
retainer specified in paragraph (g) of the proposed AD. DAL stated that 
Airbus Service Bulletin A320-71-1070, dated November 23, 2015, does not 
specify identifying the part number. DAL stated that identifying the 
part number has no value in determining the affected population of non-
conforming retainers. DAL also requested that we revise the records 
review language in paragraph (g) of the proposed AD to reference the 
criteria in paragraphs (g)(1), and (g)(2), and (g)(3) of the proposed 
AD instead of referring to the part number.
    We do not agree with DAL's request to remove the inspection 
required by paragraph (g) of this AD. However, we do agree that the 
inspection language should be clarified. Paragraph (g) of this AD, 
which corresponds with the MCAI, requires doing actions in accordance 
with Airbus Service Bulletin A320-71-1070, dated November 23, 2015, 
which specifies to determine if there is a non-compliant engine mount 
inner retainer. We have revised paragraph (g) of this AD accordingly.

Request To Clarify Engine Mount Retainer

    DAL requested that we clarify in paragraph (g) of the proposed AD 
which engine mount retainer (forward or aft) is to be inspected.
    We agree to clarify. We have revised paragraph (g) of this AD to 
specify the aft engine mount inner retainer.

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Requests To Use the Airplane Maintenance Manual (AMM)

    DAL requested that we include an option for using the AMM to 
accomplish the required actions. DAL stated that paragraph (g) of the 
proposed AD specifies that the replacement must be done in accordance 
with the service information specified in paragraph (h)(1), (h)(2), or 
(h)(3) of the proposed AD. DAL recommended that operators be allowed to 
take credit for the replacement through other means such as the AMM.
    We do not agree with DAL's request. An AMM is a customized document 
that varies for each operator and depends on the airplane 
configuration. In addition, the AMM might not include all required 
compliance steps to mitigate the risk addressed in this AD. We have not 
changed this AD in this regard. However, under the provisions of 
paragraph (l) of this AD, we will consider requests for approval of 
alternative methods of compliance if sufficient data are submitted to 
substantiate that the new methods would provide an acceptable level of 
safety.

Requests To Revise Part Installation Prohibition

    DAL requested that we revise paragraph (j) of the proposed AD to 
prohibit installation of an engine mount inner retainer in lieu of 
``any part.'' DAL asserted that if not changed, paragraph (j)(l) of the 
proposed AD will prohibit the installation of all aft mounts identified 
in table 1 of Airbus Alert Operators Transmission (AOT) A71N011-15, 
Revision 01, dated February 1, 2016.
    We agree with DAL's request. We have revised paragraph (j) of this 
AD to prohibit installation of certain engine mount inner retainers.
    DAL requested that we revise paragraph (j)(3) of the proposed AD, 
which prohibits installation of parts delivered through an unidentified 
Purchase Order (PO) to provide more specific information for the 
identification of non-conforming aft engine mount inner retainers. DAL 
suggested that the proposed AD specify using the original equipment 
manufacturer (OEM) new part release certificate as a mean of verifying 
conformity for each aft engine mount inner retainer. DAL explained that 
it is suggesting this action because non-conforming field parts could 
be sold on the surplus market prior to the release of the AD under a 
non-OEM purchase order number.
    We do not agree with DAL's request to revise paragraph (j)(3) of 
the proposed AD. We have determined that paragraph (j)(3) of this AD 
clearly prohibits installation of parts delivered through an 
unidentified PO and corresponds with the MCAI. We are unaware of any 
non-conforming parts delivered through an unidentified PO that have 
been sold on the surplus market. However, if those parts exist, then 
they are prohibited from installation as of the effective date of this 
AD. We have not changed this AD in this regard.

Conclusion

    We reviewed the relevant data, considered the comments received, 
and determined that air safety and the public interest require adopting 
this AD with the changes described previously and minor editorial 
changes. We have determined that these minor 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.
    We also determined that these changes will not increase the 
economic burden on any operator or increase the scope of this AD.

Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51

    We reviewed the following service information. This service 
information describes procedures for replacement of all non-conforming 
aft engine mount retainers.
     Airbus Service Bulletin A320-71-1070, dated November 23, 
2015. This document also describes procedures for an inspection for 
non-conforming aft engine mount retainers.
     Airbus Alert Operators Transmission (AOT) A71N011-15, 
Revision 01, dated February 1, 2016. This document also contains the 
affected purchase order numbers used in identifying the affected parts.
     Goodrich Service Bulletin RA32071-165, dated October 9, 
2015. This document also contains the affected part numbers.
    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.

Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this AD affects 959 airplanes of U.S. registry.
    We estimate the following costs to comply with this AD:

                                                 Estimated Costs
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            Action                   Labor cost         Parts cost    Cost per product   Cost on U.S. operators
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Inspection...................  Up to 4 work-hours x               $0  Up to $340......  Up to $326,060.
                                $85 per hour = $340.
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    We estimate the following costs to do any necessary replacements 
that would be required based on the results of the inspection. We have 
no way of determining the number of aircraft that might need these 
replacements:

                                               On-Condition Costs
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               Action                         Labor cost            Parts cost           Cost per product
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Replacement........................  Up to 36 work-hours x $85           $10,000  Up to $13,060.
                                      per hour = $3,060.
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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.
    We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in 
``Subtitle VII,

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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 adding the following new airworthiness 
directive (AD):

2017-04-10 Airbus: Amendment 39-18805. Docket No. FAA-2016-6896; 
Directorate Identifier 2016-NM-016-AD.

(a) Effective Date

    This AD is effective April 3, 2017.

(b) Affected ADs

    None.

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to the Airbus airplanes identified in paragraphs 
(c)(1) through (c)(4) of this AD, certificated in any category, all 
manufacturer serial numbers.
    (1) Airbus Model A318-111 and -112 airplanes.
    (2) Airbus Model A319-111, -112, -113, -114, and -115 airplanes.
    (3) Airbus Model A320-211, -212, and -214 airplanes.
    (4) Airbus Model A321-111, -112, -211, -212, and -213 airplanes.

(d) Subject

    Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 71, Powerplant.

(e) Reason

    This AD was prompted by a report of a production quality 
deficiency on the inner retainer installed on link assemblies of the 
aft engine mount, which could result in failure of the retainer. We 
are issuing this AD to detect and correct non-conforming retainers 
of the aft engine mount. This condition could result in loss of the 
locking feature of the nuts of the inner and outer pins; loss of the 
pins will result in the aft mount engine link no longer being 
secured to the aft engine mount, possibly resulting in damage to the 
airplane.

(f) Compliance

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

(g) Inspection and Replacement

    Within 2 months after the effective date of this AD, do an 
inspection to determine if any non-compliant aft engine mount inner 
retainer is installed; and within 2 months after the effective date 
of this AD, replace each part that meets any of the criteria 
specified in paragraph (g)(1), (g)(2), or (g)(3) of this AD. Do the 
inspection in accordance with the service information specified in 
paragraph (h)(1) of this AD. Do the replacement in accordance with 
the service information specified in paragraph (h)(1), (h)(2), or 
(h)(3) of this AD. A review of airplane maintenance records is 
acceptable in lieu of the inspection required by this paragraph, if 
it can be conclusively determined that there are no non-compliant 
aft engine mount inner retainers installed on the airplane.
    (1) An aft engine mount inner retainer from an aft engine mount 
having a serial number listed in table 1 of Airbus Alert Operators 
Transmission (AOT) A71N011-15, Rev 01, dated February 1, 2016.
    (2) An aft engine mount inner retainer installed on an airplane 
between the first flight of the airplane or March 1, 2015 (whichever 
occurs later), and the effective date of this AD, and that can be 
identified by a purchase order (PO) listed in table 2 of Airbus AOT 
A71N011-15, Rev 01, dated February 1, 2016.
    (3) An aft engine mount inner retainer installed on an airplane 
between the first flight of the airplane or March 1, 2015 (whichever 
occurs later), and the effective date of this AD, and that cannot be 
identified by a PO.

(h) Service Information for Actions Required by Paragraph (g) of This 
AD

    Accomplish the replacement required by paragraph (g) of this AD 
in accordance with the service information specified in paragraph 
(h)(1), (h)(2), or (h)(3) of this AD.
    (1) The Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin 
A320-71-1070, dated November 23, 2015.
    (2) Paragraph 4.2.2, ``Requirements,'' of Airbus AOT A71N011-15, 
Revision 01, dated February 1, 2016.
    (3) The Accomplishment Instructions of Goodrich Service Bulletin 
RA32071-165, dated October 9, 2015.

(i) Credit for Previous Actions

    This paragraph provides credit for the applicable actions 
required by paragraph (g) of this AD, if those actions were 
performed before the effective date of this AD using Airbus AOT 
A71N011-15, Revision 01, dated February 1, 2016.

(j) Parts Installation Prohibition

    As of the effective date of this AD, no person may install an 
aft engine mount retainer that meets any of the criteria specified 
in paragraph (j)(1), (j)(2), or (j)(3) of this AD on any airplane.
    (1) A part from the aft engine mount having a serial number 
listed in table 1 of Airbus AOT A71N011-15, Rev 01, dated February 
1, 2016.
    (2) A part delivered through a PO listed in table 2 of Airbus 
AOT A71N011-15, Rev 01, dated February 1, 2016.
    (3) A part delivered through an unidentified PO.

(k) Special Flight Permits

    Special flight permits, as described in Section 21.197 and 
Section 21.199 of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR 21.197 
and 21.199), are not allowed.

(l) 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: Sanjay 
Ralhan, Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport 
Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-
3356; telephone: 425-227-1405; fax: 425-227-1149. Information may be 
emailed to: [email protected]. 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 approval letter must specifically reference this AD.
    (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any requirement in this AD 
to obtain corrective

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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.
    (3) Required for Compliance (RC): If any service information 
contains procedures or tests that are identified as RC, those 
procedures and tests must be done to comply with this AD; any 
procedures or tests that are not identified as RC are recommended. 
Those procedures and tests that are not identified as RC may be 
deviated from using accepted methods in accordance with the 
operator's maintenance or inspection program without obtaining 
approval of an AMOC, provided the procedures and tests identified as 
RC can be done and the airplane can be put back in an airworthy 
condition. Any substitutions or changes to procedures or tests 
identified as RC require approval of an AMOC.

(m) Related Information

    (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information 
(MCAI) EASA AD 2016-0010R1, dated February 16, 2016, 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-2016-6896.
    (2) Service information identified in this AD that is not 
incorporated by reference is available at the addresses specified in 
paragraphs (n)(3) and (n)(5) of this AD.

(n) 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.
    (i) Airbus Service Bulletin A320-71-1070, dated November 23, 
2015.
    (ii) Airbus Alert Operators Transmission (AOT) A71N011-15, 
Revision 01, dated February 1, 2016.
    (iii) Goodrich Service Bulletin RA32071-165, dated October 9, 
2015.
    (3) For Airbus service information identified in this AD, 
contact Airbus, Airworthiness Office--EIAS, 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.
    (4) For Goodrich service information identified in this AD, 
contact Goodrich Corporation, Aerostructures, 850 Lagoon Drive, 
Chula Vista, CA 91910-2098; telephone: 619-691-2719; email: 
[email protected]; Internet: http://www.goodrich.com/TechPubs.
    (5) 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.
    (6) 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 February 7, 2017.
Michael Kaszycki,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification 
Service.
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                                                                                                                                                            39–18805; AD 2017–04–10]
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                                                 In accordance with the Paperwork                     aware of this action, which was                       airplanes; Model A319–111, –112, –113,
                                              Reduction Act of 1995, (44 U.S.C.                       unanimously recommended by the                        –114, and –115 airplanes; Model A320–
                                              Chapter 35), the order’s information                                                                          211, –212 and –214 airplanes; and
                                                                                                      Committee at a public meeting and is
                                              collection requirements have been                                                                             Model A321–111, –112, –211, –212, and
                                                                                                      similar to other assessment rate actions
                                              previously approved by the Office of                                                                          –213 airplanes. This AD was prompted
                                              Management and Budget (OMB) and                         issued in past years; and (4) this interim
                                                                                                                                                            by a report of a production quality
                                              assigned OMB No. 0581–0178,                             rule provides a 60-day comment period,
                                                                                                                                                            deficiency on the inner retainer
                                              Vegetable and Specialty Crops. No                       and all comments timely received will
                                                                                                                                                            installed on link assemblies of the aft
                                              changes in those requirements as a                      be considered prior to finalization of                engine mount, which could result in
                                              result of this action are necessary.                    this rule.                                            failure of the retainer. This AD requires
                                              Should any changes become necessary,                    List of Subjects in 7 CFR Part 956                    an inspection for, and replacement of,
                                              they would be submitted to OMB for                                                                            all non-conforming aft engine mount
                                              approval.                                                 Marketing agreements, Onions,                       retainers. We are issuing this AD to
                                                 This action imposes no additional                    Reporting and recordkeeping                           address the unsafe condition on these
                                              reporting or recordkeeping requirements                 requirements.                                         products.
                                              on either small or large Walla Walla
                                              sweet onion handlers. As with all                         For the reasons set forth in the                    DATES:  This AD is effective April 3,
                                              Federal marketing order programs,                       preamble, 7 CFR part 956 is amended as                2017.
                                              reports and forms are periodically                      follows:                                                 The Director of the Federal Register
                                              reviewed to reduce information                                                                                approved the incorporation by reference
                                              requirements and duplication by                         PART 956—SWEET ONIONS GROWN                           of certain publications listed in this AD
                                              industry and public sector agencies.                    IN THE WALLA WALLA VALLEY OF                          as of April 3, 2017.
                                                 AMS is committed to complying with                   SOUTHEAST WASHINGTON AND                              ADDRESSES: For Airbus service
                                              the E-Government Act, to promote the                    NORTHEAST OREGON                                      information identified in this final rule,
                                              use of the internet and other                                                                                 contact Airbus, Airworthiness Office—
                                              information technologies to provide                     ■ 1. The authority citation for 7 CFR                 EIAS, 1 Rond Point Maurice Bellonte,
                                              increased opportunities for citizen                     part 956 continues to read as follows:                31707 Blagnac Cedex, France;
                                              access to Government information and                                                                          telephone: +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax: +33
                                                                                                          Authority: 7 U.S.C. 601–674.                      5 61 93 44 51; email: account.airworth-
                                              services, and for other purposes.
                                                 USDA has not identified any relevant                 ■ 2. Section 956.202 is revised to read               eas@airbus.com; Internet: http://
                                              Federal rules that duplicate, overlap, or               as follows:                                           www.airbus.com.
                                              conflict with this rule.                                                                                         For Goodrich service information
                                                 A small business guide on complying                  § 956.202    Assessment rate.                         identified in this final rule, contact
                                              with fruit, vegetable, and specialty crop                                                                     Goodrich Corporation, Aerostructures,
                                              marketing agreements and orders may                       On and after January 1, 2017, an                    850 Lagoon Drive, Chula Vista, CA
                                              be viewed at: http://www.ams.usda.gov/                  assessment rate of $0.10 per 50-pound                 91910–2098; telephone: 619–691–2719;
                                              rules-regulations/moa/small-businesses.                 bag or equivalent is established for                  email: jan.lewis@goodrich.com; Internet:
                                              Any questions about the compliance                      Walla Walla sweet onions.                             http://www.goodrich.com/TechPubs.
                                              guide should be sent to Richard Lower                     Dated: February 21, 2017.                              You may view this referenced service
                                              at the previously mentioned address in                  Bruce Summers,                                        information at the FAA, Transport
                                              the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT                                                                           Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue
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                                                                                                      Acting Administrator, Agricultural Marketing
                                              section.                                                                                                      SW., Renton, WA. For information on
                                                                                                      Service.
                                                 After consideration of all relevant                                                                        the availability of this material at the
                                                                                                      [FR Doc. 2017–03714 Filed 2–24–17; 8:45 am]
                                              material presented, including the                                                                             FAA, call 425–227–1221. It is also
                                              information and recommendation                          BILLING CODE 3410–02–P                                available on the Internet at http://
                                              submitted by the Committee and other                                                                          www.regulations.gov by searching for
                                              available information, it is hereby found                                                                     and locating Docket No. FAA–2016–
                                              that this rule, as hereinafter set forth,                                                                     6896.


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                                              Examining the AD Docket                                 Model A318–111, and –112 airplanes;                     Since that [EASA] AD was issued, AOT
                                                                                                      Model A319–111, –112, –113, –114, and                 A71N011–15 was revised, removing errors
                                                You may examine the AD docket on                                                                            and reducing the list of affected parts.
                                              the Internet at http://                                 –115 airplanes; Model A320–211, –212,
                                                                                                                                                              For the reason described above, this
                                              www.regulations.gov by searching for                    and –214 airplanes; and Model A321–                   [EASA] AD is revised, adding reference to the
                                              and locating Docket No. FAA–2016–                       111, –112, –211, –212, and –213                       revised AOT, and removing [EASA] AD
                                              6896; or in person at the Docket                        airplanes. The MCAI states:                           appendixes, which content is included in the
                                              Management Facility between 9 a.m.                         During in-service inspections, several aft         referenced Airbus documentation.
                                              and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,                      engine mount inner retainers, fitted on                 This [EASA] AD is still considered to be
                                                                                                      aeroplanes equipped with CFM56–5A/5B                  an interim action, pending development and
                                              except Federal holidays. The AD docket                                                                        availability of a final solution.
                                              contains this AD, the regulatory                        engines, have been found broken. The results
                                                                                                      of the initial investigations highlighted that           This AD requires an inspection for,
                                              evaluation, any comments received, and                  two different types of surface finish had been
                                              other information. The street address for                                                                     and replacement of, all non-conforming
                                                                                                      applied (respectively bright and dull material
                                              the Docket Office (telephone 800–647–                   finishes), and that dull finish affects the
                                                                                                                                                            aft engine mount retainers. You may
                                              5527) is Docket Management Facility,                    strength of the retainer with regard to fatigue       examine the MCAI in the AD docket on
                                              U.S. Department of Transportation,                      properties of the part. The pins which attach         the Internet at http://
                                              Docket Operations, M–30, West                           the engine link to the aft mount are secured          www.regulations.gov by searching for
                                              Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140,                    by two nuts, which do not have a self-locking         and locating Docket No. FAA–2016–
                                              1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,                             feature; this function is provided by the             6896.
                                                                                                      retainer brackets. In case of failure of the
                                              Washington, DC 20590.                                   retainer bracket, the locking feature of the          Comments
                                              FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:                        nuts of the inner and outer pins is lost; as a          We gave the public the opportunity to
                                              Sanjay Ralhan, Aerospace Engineer,                      result, these nuts could subsequently become          participate in developing this AD. The
                                              International Branch, ANM–116,                          loose.
                                                                                                         In case of full loss of the nuts, there is the     following presents the comments
                                              Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA,                                                                          received on the NPRM and the FAA’s
                                              1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA                        potential to also lose the pins, in which case
                                                                                                      the aft mount link will no longer be secured          response to each comment.
                                              98057–3356; telephone: 425–227–1405;                    to the aft engine mount. The same locking
                                              fax: 425–227–1149.                                      feature is used for the three link assemblies
                                                                                                                                                            Request To Remove Part Identification
                                              SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:                              of the aft mount.                                     Requirement
                                                                                                         This condition, if not detected and                  Delta Airlines (DAL) requested that
                                              Discussion                                              corrected, could lead to in-flight loss of an aft     we remove the requirement to do an
                                                 We issued a notice of proposed                       mount link, possibly resulting in damage to           inspection to determine the part number
                                              rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR                       the aeroplane and/or injury to persons on the
                                                                                                      ground.                                               of each engine mount inner retainer
                                              part 39 by adding an AD that would                                                                            specified in paragraph (g) of the
                                                                                                         To address this potential unsafe condition,
                                              apply to all Airbus Model A318–111,                     EASA issued AD 2013–0050 [which                       proposed AD. DAL stated that Airbus
                                              and –112 airplanes, Model A319–111,                     corresponds to FAA AD 2014–14–06,                     Service Bulletin A320–71–1070, dated
                                              –112, –113, –114, and –115 airplanes,                   Amendment 39–17901 (79 FR 42655, July 23,             November 23, 2015, does not specify
                                              Model A320–211, –212 and –214                           2014)] to require a detailed inspection (DET)         identifying the part number. DAL stated
                                              airplanes, and Model A321–111, –112,                    of the aft engine mount inner retainers and           that identifying the part number has no
                                              –211, –212, and –213 airplanes. The                     the replacement of all retainers with dull
                                                                                                      finish with retainers having a bright finish.
                                                                                                                                                            value in determining the affected
                                              NPRM published in the Federal                                                                                 population of non-conforming retainers.
                                                                                                      Since that [EASA] AD was issued, inspection
                                              Register on May 31, 2016 (81 FR 34287)                  results showed that the main cause of crack           DAL also requested that we revise the
                                              (‘‘the NPRM’’). The NPRM was                            initiation remains the vibration dynamic              records review language in paragraph (g)
                                              prompted by a report of a production                    effect that affects both retainers, either with       of the proposed AD to reference the
                                              quality deficiency on the inner retainer                ‘‘dull’’ or ‘‘bright’’ surface finishes. The non-     criteria in paragraphs (g)(1), and (g)(2),
                                              installed on link assemblies of the aft                 conforming ‘‘dull’’ surface’s pitting is an           and (g)(3) of the proposed AD instead of
                                              engine mount, which could result in                     aggravating factor. Consequently, EASA
                                                                                                      issued AD 2015–0021 [which corresponds to
                                                                                                                                                            referring to the part number.
                                              failure of the retainer. The NPRM                                                                               We do not agree with DAL’s request
                                              proposed to require an inspection for,                  FAA NPRM Docket No. FAA–2015–3632;
                                                                                                      Directorate Identifier 2015–NM–023–AD (80             to remove the inspection required by
                                              and replacement of, all non-conforming                  FR 55798, September 7, 2015)], retaining the          paragraph (g) of this AD. However, we
                                              aft engine mount retainers. We are                      requirements of EASA AD 2013–0050, which              do agree that the inspection language
                                              issuing this AD to detect and correct                   was superseded, and requiring repetitive DET          should be clarified. Paragraph (g) of this
                                              non-conforming retainers of the aft                     of all aft engine mount inner retainers and,          AD, which corresponds with the MCAI,
                                              engine mount. This condition could                      depending on findings, their replacement.             requires doing actions in accordance
                                              result in the loss of the locking feature                  Since that [EASA] AD was issued, a
                                                                                                                                                            with Airbus Service Bulletin A320–71–
                                              of the nuts of the inner and outer pins;                production quality deficiency was identified
                                                                                                      by Airbus and UTAS (formerly Goodrich                 1070, dated November 23, 2015, which
                                              loss of the pins will result in the aft                                                                       specifies to determine if there is a non-
                                                                                                      Aerostructures, the engine mount retainer
                                              mount engine link no longer being                       manufacturer) on the delivery of the inner            compliant engine mount inner retainer.
                                              secured to the aft engine mount,                        retainer, Part Number (P/N) 238–0252–505,             We have revised paragraph (g) of this
                                              possibly resulting in damage to the                     installed in the three Link assemblies of the         AD accordingly.
                                              airplane.                                               engine mount fitted on CFM56–5A/5B
                                                 The European Aviation Safety Agency                  engines. Airbus issued AOT A71N011–15                 Request To Clarify Engine Mount
                                              (EASA), which is the Technical Agent                    and SB A320–71–1070 providing a list of               Retainer
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                                              for the Member States of the European                   affected parts and applicable corrective                 DAL requested that we clarify in
                                              Union, has issued EASA Airworthiness                    actions.
                                                                                                                                                            paragraph (g) of the proposed AD which
                                                                                                         Consequently, EASA issued AD 2016–
                                              Directive 2016–0010R1, dated February                   0010, retaining the requirements of EASA AD           engine mount retainer (forward or aft) is
                                              16, 2016 (referred to after this as the                 2015–0021, which was superseded, and in               to be inspected.
                                              Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness                      addition requiring the identification and                We agree to clarify. We have revised
                                              Information, or ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct               replacement of all non-conforming aft engine          paragraph (g) of this AD to specify the
                                              an unsafe condition for all Airbus                      mount inner retainers.                                aft engine mount inner retainer.


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                                              Requests To Use the Airplane                                     We agree with DAL’s request. We                           • Are consistent with the intent that
                                              Maintenance Manual (AMM)                                      have revised paragraph (j) of this AD to                   was proposed in the NPRM for
                                                                                                            prohibit installation of certain engine                    correcting the unsafe condition; and
                                                 DAL requested that we include an                           mount inner retainers.                                       • Do not add any additional burden
                                              option for using the AMM to                                      DAL requested that we revise                            upon the public than was already
                                              accomplish the required actions. DAL                          paragraph (j)(3) of the proposed AD,                       proposed in the NPRM.
                                              stated that paragraph (g) of the proposed                     which prohibits installation of parts
                                              AD specifies that the replacement must                                                                                     We also determined that these
                                                                                                            delivered through an unidentified
                                              be done in accordance with the service                                                                                   changes will not increase the economic
                                                                                                            Purchase Order (PO) to provide more
                                              information specified in paragraph                                                                                       burden on any operator or increase the
                                                                                                            specific information for the
                                              (h)(1), (h)(2), or (h)(3) of the proposed                                                                                scope of this AD.
                                                                                                            identification of non-conforming aft
                                              AD. DAL recommended that operators                            engine mount inner retainers. DAL                          Related Service Information Under 1
                                              be allowed to take credit for the                             suggested that the proposed AD specify                     CFR Part 51
                                              replacement through other means such                          using the original equipment
                                              as the AMM.                                                   manufacturer (OEM) new part release                           We reviewed the following service
                                                                                                            certificate as a mean of verifying                         information. This service information
                                                 We do not agree with DAL’s request.                                                                                   describes procedures for replacement of
                                              An AMM is a customized document that                          conformity for each aft engine mount
                                                                                                            inner retainer. DAL explained that it is                   all non-conforming aft engine mount
                                              varies for each operator and depends on                                                                                  retainers.
                                              the airplane configuration. In addition,                      suggesting this action because non-
                                                                                                            conforming field parts could be sold on                       • Airbus Service Bulletin A320–71–
                                              the AMM might not include all required
                                                                                                            the surplus market prior to the release                    1070, dated November 23, 2015. This
                                              compliance steps to mitigate the risk
                                                                                                            of the AD under a non-OEM purchase                         document also describes procedures for
                                              addressed in this AD. We have not
                                                                                                            order number.                                              an inspection for non-conforming aft
                                              changed this AD in this regard.
                                                                                                               We do not agree with DAL’s request                      engine mount retainers.
                                              However, under the provisions of
                                              paragraph (l) of this AD, we will                             to revise paragraph (j)(3) of the proposed                    • Airbus Alert Operators
                                              consider requests for approval of                             AD. We have determined that paragraph                      Transmission (AOT) A71N011–15,
                                              alternative methods of compliance if                          (j)(3) of this AD clearly prohibits                        Revision 01, dated February 1, 2016.
                                                                                                            installation of parts delivered through                    This document also contains the
                                              sufficient data are submitted to
                                                                                                            an unidentified PO and corresponds                         affected purchase order numbers used
                                              substantiate that the new methods
                                                                                                            with the MCAI. We are unaware of any                       in identifying the affected parts.
                                              would provide an acceptable level of
                                                                                                            non-conforming parts delivered through                        • Goodrich Service Bulletin
                                              safety.
                                                                                                            an unidentified PO that have been sold                     RA32071–165, dated October 9, 2015.
                                              Requests To Revise Part Installation                          on the surplus market. However, if those                   This document also contains the
                                              Prohibition                                                   parts exist, then they are prohibited                      affected part numbers.
                                                                                                            from installation as of the effective date
                                                 DAL requested that we revise                               of this AD. We have not changed this                          This service information is reasonably
                                              paragraph (j) of the proposed AD to                           AD in this regard.                                         available because the interested parties
                                              prohibit installation of an engine mount                                                                                 have access to it through their normal
                                              inner retainer in lieu of ‘‘any part.’’ DAL                   Conclusion                                                 course of business or by the means
                                              asserted that if not changed, paragraph                         We reviewed the relevant data,                           identified in the ADDRESSES section.
                                              (j)(l) of the proposed AD will prohibit                       considered the comments received, and                      Costs of Compliance
                                              the installation of all aft mounts                            determined that air safety and the
                                              identified in table 1 of Airbus Alert                         public interest require adopting this AD                     We estimate that this AD affects 959
                                              Operators Transmission (AOT)                                  with the changes described previously                      airplanes of U.S. registry.
                                              A71N011–15, Revision 01, dated                                and minor editorial changes. We have                         We estimate the following costs to
                                              February 1, 2016.                                             determined that these minor changes:                       comply with this AD:

                                                                                                                          ESTIMATED COSTS
                                                                                                                                                                                                          Cost on U.S. oper-
                                                           Action                                          Labor cost                                Parts cost             Cost per product                    ators

                                              Inspection ........................   Up to 4 work-hours × $85 per hour = $340 ...........                          $0   Up to $340 .....................   Up to $326,060.



                                                We estimate the following costs to do                       be required based on the results of the                    determining the number of aircraft that
                                              any necessary replacements that would                         inspection. We have no way of                              might need these replacements:

                                                                                                                        ON-CONDITION COSTS
                                                                 Action                                                         Labor cost                                             Parts cost          Cost per product

                                              Replacement ..................................   Up to 36 work-hours × $85 per hour = $3,060 ...................................              $10,000       Up to $13,060.
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                                              Authority for This Rulemaking                                 section 106, describes the authority of                    detail the scope of the Agency’s
                                                                                                            the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII:                     authority.
                                                Title 49 of the United States Code                          Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more
                                              specifies the FAA’s authority to issue                                                                                     We are issuing this rulemaking under
                                              rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I,                                                                                    the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII,


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                                              Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701:                     (c) Applicability                                     (h) Service Information for Actions Required
                                              General requirements.’’ Under that                         This AD applies to the Airbus airplanes            by Paragraph (g) of This AD
                                              section, Congress charges the FAA with                  identified in paragraphs (c)(1) through (c)(4)          Accomplish the replacement required by
                                              promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in              of this AD, certificated in any category, all         paragraph (g) of this AD in accordance with
                                              air commerce by prescribing regulations                 manufacturer serial numbers.                          the service information specified in
                                              for practices, methods, and procedures                     (1) Airbus Model A318–111 and –112                 paragraph (h)(1), (h)(2), or (h)(3) of this AD.
                                                                                                      airplanes.                                              (1) The Accomplishment Instructions of
                                              the Administrator finds necessary for                      (2) Airbus Model A319–111, –112, –113,             Airbus Service Bulletin A320–71–1070,
                                              safety in air commerce. This regulation                 –114, and –115 airplanes.                             dated November 23, 2015.
                                              is within the scope of that authority                      (3) Airbus Model A320–211, –212, and                 (2) Paragraph 4.2.2, ‘‘Requirements,’’ of
                                              because it addresses an unsafe condition                –214 airplanes.                                       Airbus AOT A71N011–15, Revision 01, dated
                                              that is likely to exist or develop on                      (4) Airbus Model A321–111, –112, –211,             February 1, 2016.
                                              products identified in this rulemaking                  –212, and –213 airplanes.                               (3) The Accomplishment Instructions of
                                              action.                                                 (d) Subject                                           Goodrich Service Bulletin RA32071–165,
                                                                                                                                                            dated October 9, 2015.
                                              Regulatory Findings                                       Air Transport Association (ATA) of
                                                                                                      America Code 71, Powerplant.                          (i) Credit for Previous Actions
                                                We determined that this AD will not                                                                            This paragraph provides credit for the
                                              have federalism implications under                      (e) Reason
                                                                                                                                                            applicable actions required by paragraph (g)
                                              Executive Order 13132. This AD will                        This AD was prompted by a report of a              of this AD, if those actions were performed
                                              not have a substantial direct effect on                 production quality deficiency on the inner            before the effective date of this AD using
                                              the States, on the relationship between                 retainer installed on link assemblies of the aft      Airbus AOT A71N011–15, Revision 01, dated
                                                                                                      engine mount, which could result in failure
                                              the national government and the States,                 of the retainer. We are issuing this AD to
                                                                                                                                                            February 1, 2016.
                                              or on the distribution of power and                     detect and correct non-conforming retainers           (j) Parts Installation Prohibition
                                              responsibilities among the various                      of the aft engine mount. This condition could            As of the effective date of this AD, no
                                              levels of government.                                   result in loss of the locking feature of the          person may install an aft engine mount
                                                For the reasons discussed above, I                    nuts of the inner and outer pins; loss of the         retainer that meets any of the criteria
                                              certify that this AD:                                   pins will result in the aft mount engine link         specified in paragraph (j)(1), (j)(2), or (j)(3) of
                                                1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory                  no longer being secured to the aft engine
                                                                                                                                                            this AD on any airplane.
                                              action’’ under Executive Order 12866;                   mount, possibly resulting in damage to the
                                                                                                                                                               (1) A part from the aft engine mount having
                                                2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the            airplane.
                                                                                                                                                            a serial number listed in table 1 of Airbus
                                              DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures                  (f) Compliance                                        AOT A71N011–15, Rev 01, dated February 1,
                                              (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979);                          Comply with this AD within the                     2016.
                                                3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in             compliance times specified, unless already               (2) A part delivered through a PO listed in
                                              Alaska; and                                             done.                                                 table 2 of Airbus AOT A71N011–15, Rev 01,
                                                4. Will not have a significant                                                                              dated February 1, 2016.
                                                                                                      (g) Inspection and Replacement                           (3) A part delivered through an
                                              economic impact, positive or negative,
                                                                                                         Within 2 months after the effective date of        unidentified PO.
                                              on a substantial number of small entities
                                                                                                      this AD, do an inspection to determine if any         (k) Special Flight Permits
                                              under the criteria of the Regulatory                    non-compliant aft engine mount inner
                                              Flexibility Act.                                        retainer is installed; and within 2 months              Special flight permits, as described in
                                                                                                      after the effective date of this AD, replace          Section 21.197 and Section 21.199 of the
                                              List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39                                                                            Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR 21.197
                                                                                                      each part that meets any of the criteria
                                                Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation                specified in paragraph (g)(1), (g)(2), or (g)(3)      and 21.199), are not allowed.
                                              safety, Incorporation by reference,                     of this AD. Do the inspection in accordance           (l) Other FAA AD Provisions
                                              Safety.                                                 with the service information specified in
                                                                                                      paragraph (h)(1) of this AD. Do the                      The following provisions also apply to this
                                              Adoption of the Amendment                               replacement in accordance with the service            AD:
                                                                                                      information specified in paragraph (h)(1),               (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance
                                                Accordingly, under the authority                                                                            (AMOCs): The Manager, International
                                              delegated to me by the Administrator,                   (h)(2), or (h)(3) of this AD. A review of
                                                                                                      airplane maintenance records is acceptable in         Branch, ANM–116, Transport Airplane
                                              the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as                        lieu of the inspection required by this               Directorate, FAA, has the authority to
                                              follows:                                                paragraph, if it can be conclusively                  approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested
                                                                                                      determined that there are no non-compliant            using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19.
                                              PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS                                   aft engine mount inner retainers installed on         In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your
                                              DIRECTIVES                                              the airplane.                                         request to your principal inspector or local
                                                                                                         (1) An aft engine mount inner retainer from        Flight Standards District Office, as
                                              ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39                 an aft engine mount having a serial number            appropriate. If sending information directly
                                              continues to read as follows:                           listed in table 1 of Airbus Alert Operators           to the International Branch, send it to ATTN:
                                                                                                      Transmission (AOT) A71N011–15, Rev 01,                Sanjay Ralhan, Aerospace Engineer,
                                                  Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
                                                                                                      dated February 1, 2016.                               International Branch, ANM–116, Transport
                                              § 39.13   [Amended]                                        (2) An aft engine mount inner retainer             Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind
                                                                                                      installed on an airplane between the first            Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356;
                                              ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding                   flight of the airplane or March 1, 2015               telephone: 425–227–1405; fax: 425–227–
                                              the following new airworthiness                         (whichever occurs later), and the effective           1149. Information may be emailed to: 9-
                                              directive (AD):                                         date of this AD, and that can be identified by        ANM-116-AMOC-REQUESTS@faa.gov.
                                              2017–04–10 Airbus: Amendment 39–18805.                  a purchase order (PO) listed in table 2 of            Before using any approved AMOC, notify
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                                                  Docket No. FAA–2016–6896; Directorate               Airbus AOT A71N011–15, Rev 01, dated                  your appropriate principal inspector, or
                                                  Identifier 2016–NM–016–AD.                          February 1, 2016.                                     lacking a principal inspector, the manager of
                                                                                                         (3) An aft engine mount inner retainer             the local flight standards district office/
                                              (a) Effective Date                                      installed on an airplane between the first            certificate holding district office. The AMOC
                                                This AD is effective April 3, 2017.                   flight of the airplane or March 1, 2015               approval letter must specifically reference
                                                                                                      (whichever occurs later), and the effective           this AD.
                                              (b) Affected ADs                                        date of this AD, and that cannot be identified           (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any
                                                None.                                                 by a PO.                                              requirement in this AD to obtain corrective



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                                              actions from a manufacturer, the action must            National Archives and Records                         www.regulations.gov by searching for
                                              be accomplished using a method approved                 Administration (NARA). For information on             and locating Docket No. FAA–2016–
                                              by the Manager, International Branch, ANM–              the availability of this material at NARA, call       9053.
                                              116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or            202–741–6030, or go to: http://
                                              the European Aviation Safety Agency                     www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-            Examining the AD Docket
                                              (EASA); or Airbus’s EASA Design                         locations.html.
                                              Organization Approval (DOA). If approved by                                                                     You may examine the AD docket on
                                              the DOA, the approval must include the                     Issued in Renton, Washington, on February
                                                                                                      7, 2017.                                              the Internet at http://
                                              DOA-authorized signature.
                                                (3) Required for Compliance (RC): If any              Michael Kaszycki,                                     www.regulations.gov by searching for
                                              service information contains procedures or              Acting Manager, Transport Airplane                    and locating Docket No. FAA–2016–
                                              tests that are identified as RC, those                  Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.          9053; or in person at the Docket
                                              procedures and tests must be done to comply             [FR Doc. 2017–03267 Filed 2–24–17; 8:45 am]
                                                                                                                                                            Management Facility between 9 a.m.
                                              with this AD; any procedures or tests that are                                                                and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
                                                                                                      BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
                                              not identified as RC are recommended. Those                                                                   except Federal holidays. The AD docket
                                              procedures and tests that are not identified                                                                  contains this AD, the regulatory
                                              as RC may be deviated from using accepted
                                              methods in accordance with the operator’s               DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION                          evaluation, any comments received, and
                                              maintenance or inspection program without                                                                     other information. The address for the
                                              obtaining approval of an AMOC, provided                 Federal Aviation Administration                       Docket Office (phone: 800–647–5527) is
                                              the procedures and tests identified as RC can                                                                 Docket Management Facility, U.S.
                                              be done and the airplane can be put back in             14 CFR Part 39                                        Department of Transportation, Docket
                                              an airworthy condition. Any substitutions or                                                                  Operations, M–30, West Building
                                              changes to procedures or tests identified as            [Docket No. FAA–2016–9053; Directorate
                                                                                                      Identifier 2016–NM–075–AD; Amendment                  Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200
                                              RC require approval of an AMOC.
                                                                                                      39–18808; AD 2017–04–13]                              New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington,
                                              (m) Related Information                                                                                       DC 20590.
                                                                                                      RIN 2120–AA64
                                                (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing
                                              Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA AD                                                                      FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
                                              2016–0010R1, dated February 16, 2016, for               Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing                  Tung Tran, Aerospace Engineer,
                                              related information. This MCAI may be                   Company Airplanes                                     Propulsion Branch, ANM–140S, FAA,
                                              found in the AD docket on the Internet at
                                                                                                      AGENCY:  Federal Aviation                             Seattle Aircraft Certification Office
                                              http://www.regulations.gov by searching for                                                                   (ACO), 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton,
                                              and locating Docket No. FAA–2016–6896.                  Administration (FAA), DOT.
                                                                                                                                                            WA 98057–3356; phone: 425–917–6505;
                                                (2) Service information identified in this            ACTION: Final rule.
                                                                                                                                                            fax: 425–917–6590; email: tung.tran@
                                              AD that is not incorporated by reference is
                                              available at the addresses specified in                 SUMMARY:   We are adopting a new                      faa.gov.
                                              paragraphs (n)(3) and (n)(5) of this AD.                airworthiness directive (AD) for all The
                                                                                                                                                            SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
                                              (n) Material Incorporated by Reference                  Boeing Company Model 747–8 and 747–
                                                                                                      8F series airplanes. This AD was                      Discussion
                                                 (1) The Director of the Federal Register
                                              approved the incorporation by reference
                                                                                                      prompted by reports of damaged vapor
                                                                                                      seals, block seals, and heat shield seals                We issued a notice of proposed
                                              (IBR) of the service information listed in this
                                              paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR               on the outboard pylons between the                    rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
                                              part 51.                                                engine strut and aft fairing. This AD                 part 39 by adding an AD that would
                                                 (2) You must use this service information            requires repetitive inspections for heat              apply to all The Boeing Company Model
                                              as applicable to do the actions required by             damage of the vapor seals between the                 747–8 and 747–8F series airplanes. The
                                              this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise.            engine strut and aft fairing, and                     NPRM published in the Federal
                                                 (i) Airbus Service Bulletin A320–71–1070,            replacement of the seals with new seals               Register on August 30, 2016 (81 FR
                                              dated November 23, 2015.                                                                                      59544). The NPRM was prompted by
                                                 (ii) Airbus Alert Operators Transmission
                                                                                                      if necessary. We are issuing this AD to
                                              (AOT) A71N011–15, Revision 01, dated                    address the unsafe condition on these                 reports of damaged vapor seals, block
                                              February 1, 2016.                                       products.                                             seals, and heat shield seals on the
                                                 (iii) Goodrich Service Bulletin RA32071–             DATES:  This AD is effective April 3,                 outboard pylons between the engine
                                              165, dated October 9, 2015.                             2017.                                                 strut and aft fairing. The NPRM
                                                 (3) For Airbus service information                                                                         proposed to require repetitive
                                              identified in this AD, contact Airbus,                     The Director of the Federal Register
                                                                                                      approved the incorporation by reference               inspections for heat damage of the vapor
                                              Airworthiness Office—EIAS, 1 Rond Point                                                                       seals between the engine strut and aft
                                              Maurice Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex,                  of a certain publication listed in this AD
                                              France; telephone: +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax:              as of April 3, 2017.                                  fairing, and replacement of the seals
                                              +33 5 61 93 44 51; email: account.airworth-                                                                   with new seals if necessary. We are
                                                                                                      ADDRESSES: For service information
                                              eas@airbus.com; Internet: http://                                                                             issuing this AD to detect and correct
                                                                                                      identified in this final rule, contact
                                              www.airbus.com.                                                                                               heat damage to the vapor seals between
                                                 (4) For Goodrich service information
                                                                                                      Boeing Commercial Airplanes,
                                                                                                                                                            the engine strut and aft fairing. Such
                                              identified in this AD, contact Goodrich                 Attention: Contractual & Data Services
                                                                                                      (C&DS), 2600 Westminster Blvd., MC                    damage could allow flammable fluid
                                              Corporation, Aerostructures, 850 Lagoon                                                                       leakage out of the aft fairing, which
                                              Drive, Chula Vista, CA 91910–2098;                      110–SK57, Seal Beach, CA 90740;
                                              telephone: 619–691–2719; email: jan.lewis@              telephone 562–797–1717; Internet                      could result in an uncontrolled fire in
                                              goodrich.com; Internet: http://                         https://www.myboeingfleet.com. You                    the engine strut.
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                                              www.goodrich.com/TechPubs.                              may view this referenced service
                                                 (5) You may view this service information
                                                                                                                                                            Comments
                                                                                                      information at the FAA, Transport
                                              at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate,                                                                     We gave the public the opportunity to
                                              1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For
                                                                                                      Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue
                                              information on the availability of this                 SW., Renton, WA. For information on                   participate in developing this AD. The
                                              material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221.                 the availability of this material at the              following presents the comment
                                                 (6) You may view this service information            FAA, call 425–227–1221. It is also                    received on the NPRM and the FAA’s
                                              that is incorporated by reference at the                available on the Internet at http://                  response to the comment.


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Document Created: 2017-02-25 01:06:07
Document Modified: 2017-02-25 01:06:07
CategoryRegulatory Information
CollectionFederal Register
sudoc ClassAE 2.7:
GS 4.107:
AE 2.106:
PublisherOffice of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
SectionRules and Regulations
ActionFinal rule.
DatesThis AD is effective April 3, 2017.
ContactSanjay Ralhan, Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; telephone: 425-227-1405; fax: 425-227-1149.
FR Citation82 FR 11791 
RIN Number2120-AA64
CFR AssociatedAir Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety

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