82 FR 15118 - Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 57 (March 27, 2017)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 57 (March 27, 2017)
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[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 57 (Monday, March 27, 2017)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 15118-15120] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2017-05231] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2016-9051; Directorate Identifier 2016-NM-035-AD; Amendment 39-18828; AD 2017-06-04] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of Transportation (DOT). ACTION: Final rule. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Airbus Model A300 B4-603, B4-620, and B4-622 airplanes; Model A300 B4- 605R and A300 B4-622R airplanes; and Model A300 C4-605R Variant F airplanes. This AD was prompted by an in-service detection of cracks in the fuselage skin lap joints. This AD requires an ultrasonic inspection of certain skin lap joints, and repair if necessary. We are issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products. DATES: This AD is effective May 1, 2017. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of May 1, 2017. ADDRESSES: For service information identified in this final rule, contact Airbus SAS, Airworthiness Office--EAW, 1 Rond Point Maurice Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61 93 44 51; email [email protected]; Internet http://www.airbus.com. You may view this referenced service information at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 425-227-1221. It is also available on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2016- 9051. 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- 9051; 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: Dan Rodina, Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; telephone 425-227-2125; fax 425-227-1149; email [email protected]. 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 A300 B4- 603, B4-620, and B4-622 airplanes; Model A300 B4-605R and A300 B4-622R airplanes; and Model A300 C4-605R Variant F airplanes. The NPRM published in the Federal Register on August 30, 2016 (81 FR 59530) (``the NPRM''). The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical Agent for the Member States of the European Union, has issued EASA Airworthiness Directive 2016-0057, dated March 18, 2016 (referred to after this as the Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or ``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for all Airbus Model A300 B4-603, B4-620, and B4-622 airplanes; Model A300 B4-605R and A300 B4- 622R airplanes; and Model A300 C4-605R Variant F airplanes. The MCAI states: Prompted by in-service detection on Airbus A300-600 aeroplanes of cracks in certain fuselage skin lap joints, several studies were launched to understand the phenomenon and provide the corrective actions. More recently, new analyses were performed and the results identified that a new area has to be inspected at the skin lap joint below Stringer (STR) 28 at Frame (FR) 72 to FR 76. This condition, if not detected and corrected, could result in reduced structure integrity of the aeroplane. To address this unsafe condition, Airbus published Service Bulletin (SB) A300-53-6184 [dated November 12, 2015] to introduce [ultrasonic] inspections and applicable corrective actions for the affected areas. For the reason described above, this [EASA] AD requires repetitive Special Detail Inspections (SDI) of the affected skin lap joint and, depending on findings, accomplishment of applicable corrective action(s) [repairs]. 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- 9051. 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 Make the Reporting Requirement Optional FedEx requested that the reporting requirements in Airbus Service Bulletin A300-53-6184, dated November 12, 2015, be specified in the AD as optional. FedEx stated that Airbus has received these reports regularly in the past and they have not provided industry statistics or benefits to the operators. We agree that reporting is not necessary in this AD. The report in Airbus Service Bulletin A300-53-6184, dated November 12, 2015, is designed to report crack findings. Crack findings are addressed by paragraph (h) of this AD. Because reporting is specified within the procedures of Airbus Service Bulletin A300-53-6184, dated November 12, 2015, we have revised this AD by adding paragraph (i) to specify no reporting is required. We have redesignated subsequent paragraphs accordingly. Request To Include Inspection as an Airworthiness Limitation FedEx stated the inspection is best fitted for a maintenance program and should be included in an airworthiness limitation document. We do not agree with the commenter. Airbus Service Bulletin A300- 53-6184, dated November 12, 2015, has been issued to address in-service findings, which can lead to an unsafe condition. For this case, no airworthiness limitation instructions were introduced by Airbus. To delay this action until airworthiness limitations were [[Page 15119]] developed would be inappropriate, since we have determined that an unsafe condition exists and that inspections must be conducted to ensure continued safety. 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 Airbus Service Bulletin A300-53-6184, dated November 12, 2015. The service information describes procedures for an ultrasonic inspection of the skin lap joint below STR 28 at FR 72 to FR 76, and repair if necessary. 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 29 airplanes of U.S. registry. We estimate the following costs to comply with this AD: Estimated Costs ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Action Labor cost Cost per product Cost on U.S. operators ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ultrasonic inspection.............. 6 work-hours x $85 per hour $510 per inspection $14,790 per inspection = $510 per inspection cycle. cycle. cycle. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- We have no way to determine the costs to do any necessary repairs that will be required based on the results of the inspection. We have no way of determining the number of airplanes that might need these repairs. Authority for This Rulemaking Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the authority of the FAA Administrator. ``Subtitle VII: Aviation Programs,'' describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's authority. We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in ``Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: General requirements.'' Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this rulemaking action. Regulatory Findings We determined that this AD will not have federalism implications under Executive Order 13132. This AD will not have a substantial direct effect on the States, on the relationship between the national government and the States, or on the distribution of power and responsibilities among the various levels of government. For the reasons discussed above, I certify that this AD: 1. Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive Order 12866; 2. Is not a ``significant rule'' under the DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); 3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska; and 4. Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by reference, Safety. Adoption of the Amendment Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator, the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows: PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES 0 1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows: Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. Sec. 39.13 [Amended] 0 2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness directive (AD): 2017-06-04 Airbus: Amendment 39-18828; Docket No. FAA-2016-9051; Directorate Identifier 2016-NM-035-AD. (a) Effective Date This AD is effective May 1, 2017. (b) Affected ADs None. (c) Applicability This AD applies to all Airbus Model A300 B4-603, B4-620, and B4- 622 airplanes; Model A300 B4-605R and A300 B4-622R airplanes; and Model A300 C4-605R Variant F airplanes, certificated in any category. (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 53, Fuselage. (e) Reason This AD was prompted by an in-service detection of cracks in the fuselage skin lap joints. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct cracks in the skin lap joint below stringer (STR) 28 at frame (FR) 72 to FR 76. Such cracking could result in reduced structural integrity of the airplane. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Repetitive Inspections Before 29,500 flight cycles since the first flight of the airplane, or within 2,000 flight cycles after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later, do an ultrasonic inspection for cracks of the skin lap joint below STR 28 at FR 72 to FR 76 and do all applicable repairs before further flight, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instruction of Airbus Service Bulletin A300-53-6184, dated November 12, 2015, except as required by paragraph (h) of this AD. Repeat the ultrasonic inspection thereafter at intervals not to exceed 5,400 flight cycles. (h) Exceptions to Service Information Specified in Paragraph (g) of This AD Where Airbus Service Bulletin A300-53-6184, dated November 12, 2015, specifies to contact Airbus for repair instructions, and specifies that action as ``RC'' (Required for Compliance), this AD requires repair before further flight using a method approved in accordance with the procedures specified in paragraph (j) of this AD. [[Page 15120]] (i) No Reporting Requirement Although Airbus Service Bulletin A300-53-6184, dated November 12, 2015, specifies to submit certain information to the manufacturer, and specifies that action as RC, this AD does not include that requirement. (j) Other FAA AD Provisions The following provisions also apply to this AD: (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your request to your principal inspector or local Flight Standards District Office, as appropriate. If sending information directly to the International Branch, send it to ATTN: Dan Rodina, Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057- 3356; telephone 425-227-2125; fax 425-227-1149; email [email protected]. 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. (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any requirement in this AD to obtain corrective actions from a manufacturer, the action must be accomplished using a method approved by the Manager, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA); or Airbus's EASA Design Organization Approval (DOA). If approved by the DOA, the approval must include the DOA-authorized signature. (3) Required for Compliance (RC): Except as required by paragraphs (h) and (i) of this AD: 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. (k) Related Information Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA AD 2016-0057, dated March 18, 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- 2016-9051. (l) Material Incorporated by Reference (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference (IBR) of the service information listed in this paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. (2) You must use this service information as applicable to do the actions required by this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise. (i) Airbus Service Bulletin A300-53-6184, dated November 12, 2015. (ii) Reserved. (3) For service information identified in this AD, contact Airbus SAS, Airworthiness Office--EAW, 1 Rond Point Maurice Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61 93 44 51; email [email protected]; Internet http://www.airbus.com. (4) 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. (5) You may view this service information that is incorporated by reference at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For information on the availability of this material at NARA, call 202-741-6030, or go to: http://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html. Issued in Renton, Washington, on March 8, 2017. Michael Kaszycki, Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2017-05231 Filed 3-24-17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For For information on the availability of performed and the results identified that a
information on the availability of this this material at the FAA, call 425–227– new area has to be inspected at the skin lap
material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221. 1221. It is also available on the Internet joint below Stringer (STR) 28 at Frame (FR)
(5) You may view this service information at http://www.regulations.gov by 72 to FR 76.
that is incorporated by reference at the This condition, if not detected and
National Archives and Records
searching for and locating Docket No. corrected, could result in reduced structure
Administration (NARA). For information on FAA–2016–9051. integrity of the aeroplane.
the availability of this material at NARA, call Examining the AD Docket To address this unsafe condition, Airbus
202–741–6030, or go to: http:// published Service Bulletin (SB) A300–53–
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr- You may examine the AD docket on 6184 [dated November 12, 2015] to introduce
locations.html. the Internet at http:// [ultrasonic] inspections and applicable
www.regulations.gov by searching for corrective actions for the affected areas.
Issued in Renton, Washington, on March
and locating Docket No. FAA–2016– For the reason described above, this
14, 2017.
9051; or in person at the Docket [EASA] AD requires repetitive Special Detail
Dionne Palermo, Inspections (SDI) of the affected skin lap joint
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
Management Facility between 9 a.m.
and, depending on findings, accomplishment
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, of applicable corrective action(s) [repairs].
[FR Doc. 2017–05524 Filed 3–24–17; 8:45 am]
except Federal holidays. The AD docket
contains this AD, the regulatory You may examine the MCAI in the AD
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P docket on the Internet at http://
evaluation, any comments received, and
other information. The street address for www.regulations.gov by searching for
the Docket Office (telephone 800–647– and locating Docket No. FAA–2016–
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 9051.
5527) is Docket Management Facility,
Federal Aviation Administration U.S. Department of Transportation, Comments
Docket Operations, M–30, West
Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140, We gave the public the opportunity to
14 CFR Part 39
1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., participate in developing this AD. The
[Docket No. FAA–2016–9051; Directorate
Washington, DC 20590. following presents the comments
Identifier 2016–NM–035–AD; Amendment received on the NPRM and the FAA’s
39–18828; AD 2017–06–04] FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dan
response to each comment.
Rodina, Aerospace Engineer,
RIN 2120–AA64 International Branch, ANM–116, Request To Make the Reporting
Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, Requirement Optional
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus
Airplanes 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA FedEx requested that the reporting
98057–3356; telephone 425–227–2125; requirements in Airbus Service Bulletin
AGENCY: Federal Aviation fax 425–227–1149; email dan.rodina@ A300–53–6184, dated November 12,
Administration (FAA), Department of faa.gov. 2015, be specified in the AD as optional.
Transportation (DOT). FedEx stated that Airbus has received
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
ACTION: Final rule. these reports regularly in the past and
Discussion they have not provided industry
SUMMARY: We are adopting a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for all We issued a notice of proposed statistics or benefits to the operators.
Airbus Model A300 B4–603, B4–620, rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR We agree that reporting is not
and B4–622 airplanes; Model A300 B4– part 39 by adding an AD that would necessary in this AD. The report in
605R and A300 B4–622R airplanes; and apply to all Airbus Model A300 B4–603, Airbus Service Bulletin A300–53–6184,
Model A300 C4–605R Variant F B4–620, and B4–622 airplanes; Model dated November 12, 2015, is designed to
airplanes. This AD was prompted by an A300 B4–605R and A300 B4–622R report crack findings. Crack findings are
in-service detection of cracks in the airplanes; and Model A300 C4–605R addressed by paragraph (h) of this AD.
Variant F airplanes. The NPRM Because reporting is specified within
fuselage skin lap joints. This AD
published in the Federal Register on the procedures of Airbus Service
requires an ultrasonic inspection of
August 30, 2016 (81 FR 59530) (‘‘the Bulletin A300–53–6184, dated
certain skin lap joints, and repair if
NPRM’’). November 12, 2015, we have revised
necessary. We are issuing this AD to
The European Aviation Safety Agency this AD by adding paragraph (i) to
address the unsafe condition on these
(EASA), which is the Technical Agent specify no reporting is required. We
products.
for the Member States of the European have redesignated subsequent
DATES: This AD is effective May 1, 2017. Union, has issued EASA Airworthiness paragraphs accordingly.
The Director of the Federal Register Directive 2016–0057, dated March 18,
approved the incorporation by reference Request To Include Inspection as an
2016 (referred to after this as the Airworthiness Limitation
of a certain publication listed in this AD Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness
as of May 1, 2017. Information, or ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct FedEx stated the inspection is best
ADDRESSES: For service information an unsafe condition for all Airbus fitted for a maintenance program and
identified in this final rule, contact Model A300 B4–603, B4–620, and B4– should be included in an airworthiness
Airbus SAS, Airworthiness Office— 622 airplanes; Model A300 B4–605R limitation document.
EAW, 1 Rond Point Maurice Bellonte, and A300 B4–622R airplanes; and We do not agree with the commenter.
31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone Model A300 C4–605R Variant F Airbus Service Bulletin A300–53–6184,
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+33 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61 93 44 airplanes. The MCAI states: dated November 12, 2015, has been
51; email account.airworth-eas@ issued to address in-service findings,
Prompted by in-service detection on
airbus.com; Internet http:// Airbus A300–600 aeroplanes of cracks in
which can lead to an unsafe condition.
www.airbus.com. You may view this certain fuselage skin lap joints, several For this case, no airworthiness
referenced service information at the studies were launched to understand the limitation instructions were introduced
FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, phenomenon and provide the corrective by Airbus. To delay this action until
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. actions. More recently, new analyses were airworthiness limitations were
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developed would be inappropriate, • Are consistent with the intent that 2015. The service information describes
since we have determined that an was proposed in the NPRM for procedures for an ultrasonic inspection
unsafe condition exists and that correcting the unsafe condition; and of the skin lap joint below STR 28 at FR
inspections must be conducted to • Do not add any additional burden 72 to FR 76, and repair if necessary.
ensure continued safety. We have not upon the public than was already This service information is reasonably
changed this AD in this regard. proposed in the NPRM. available because the interested parties
We also determined that these have access to it through their normal
Conclusion
changes will not increase the economic course of business or by the means
We reviewed the relevant data, burden on any operator or increase the identified in the ADDRESSES section.
considered the comments received, and scope of this AD.
determined that air safety and the Costs of Compliance
public interest require adopting this AD Related Service Information Under We estimate that this AD affects 29
with the changes described previously 1 CFR Part 51 airplanes of U.S. registry.
and minor editorial changes. We have We reviewed Airbus Service Bulletin We estimate the following costs to
determined that these minor changes: A300–53–6184, dated November 12, comply with this AD:
ESTIMATED COSTS
Action Labor cost Cost per product Cost on U.S. operators
Ultrasonic inspection ........... 6 work-hours × $85 per hour = $510 per inspection $510 per inspection cycle $14,790 per inspection
cycle. cycle.
We have no way to determine the 1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory (c) Applicability
costs to do any necessary repairs that action’’ under Executive Order 12866; This AD applies to all Airbus Model A300
will be required based on the results of 2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the B4–603, B4–620, and B4–622 airplanes;
the inspection. We have no way of DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures Model A300 B4–605R and A300 B4–622R
determining the number of airplanes airplanes; and Model A300 C4–605R Variant
(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); F airplanes, certificated in any category.
that might need these repairs.
3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in
(d) Subject
Authority for This Rulemaking Alaska; and
Air Transport Association (ATA) of
Title 49 of the United States Code 4. Will not have a significant America Code 53, Fuselage.
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue economic impact, positive or negative,
on a substantial number of small entities (e) Reason
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I,
section 106, describes the authority of under the criteria of the Regulatory This AD was prompted by an in-service
Flexibility Act. detection of cracks in the fuselage skin lap
the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII: joints. We are issuing this AD to detect and
Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 correct cracks in the skin lap joint below
detail the scope of the Agency’s stringer (STR) 28 at frame (FR) 72 to FR 76.
authority. Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation Such cracking could result in reduced
safety, Incorporation by reference, structural integrity of the airplane.
We are issuing this rulemaking under
Safety.
the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII, (f) Compliance
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: Adoption of the Amendment Comply with this AD within the
General requirements.’’ Under that compliance times specified, unless already
section, Congress charges the FAA with Accordingly, under the authority
done.
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in delegated to me by the Administrator,
the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as (g) Repetitive Inspections
air commerce by prescribing regulations
for practices, methods, and procedures follows: Before 29,500 flight cycles since the first
the Administrator finds necessary for flight of the airplane, or within 2,000 flight
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS cycles after the effective date of this AD,
safety in air commerce. This regulation
DIRECTIVES whichever occurs later, do an ultrasonic
is within the scope of that authority inspection for cracks of the skin lap joint
because it addresses an unsafe condition below STR 28 at FR 72 to FR 76 and do all
■ 1. The authority citation for part 39
that is likely to exist or develop on applicable repairs before further flight, in
continues to read as follows:
products identified in this rulemaking accordance with the Accomplishment
action. Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. Instruction of Airbus Service Bulletin A300–
53–6184, dated November 12, 2015, except as
Regulatory Findings § 39.13 [Amended] required by paragraph (h) of this AD. Repeat
the ultrasonic inspection thereafter at
We determined that this AD will not ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
intervals not to exceed 5,400 flight cycles.
have federalism implications under the following new airworthiness
Executive Order 13132. This AD will directive (AD): (h) Exceptions to Service Information
not have a substantial direct effect on Specified in Paragraph (g) of This AD
2017–06–04 Airbus: Amendment 39–18828;
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the States, on the relationship between Docket No. FAA–2016–9051; Directorate Where Airbus Service Bulletin A300–53–
the national government and the States, Identifier 2016–NM–035–AD. 6184, dated November 12, 2015, specifies to
or on the distribution of power and contact Airbus for repair instructions, and
(a) Effective Date specifies that action as ‘‘RC’’ (Required for
responsibilities among the various
This AD is effective May 1, 2017. Compliance), this AD requires repair before
levels of government. further flight using a method approved in
For the reasons discussed above, I (b) Affected ADs accordance with the procedures specified in
certify that this AD: None. paragraph (j) of this AD.
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(i) No Reporting Requirement (IBR) of the service information listed in this We must receive comments on this
Although Airbus Service Bulletin A300– paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR AD by May 26, 2017.
53–6184, dated November 12, 2015, specifies part 51.
ADDRESSES: You may send comments by
to submit certain information to the (2) You must use this service information
as applicable to do the actions required by any of the following methods:
manufacturer, and specifies that action as RC, • Federal eRulemaking Docket: Go to
this AD does not include that requirement. this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise.
(i) Airbus Service Bulletin A300–53–6184, http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the
(j) Other FAA AD Provisions dated November 12, 2015. online instructions for sending your
The following provisions also apply to this (ii) Reserved. comments electronically.
AD: (3) For service information identified in • Fax: 202–493–2251.
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance this AD, contact Airbus SAS, Airworthiness • Mail: Send comments to the U.S.
(AMOCs): The Manager, International Office—EAW, 1 Rond Point Maurice Department of Transportation, Docket
Branch, ANM–116, Transport Airplane Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; Operations, M–30, West Building
Directorate, FAA, has the authority to telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61
Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200
approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested 93 44 51; email account.airworth-eas@
using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. airbus.com; Internet http://www.airbus.com. New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington,
In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your (4) You may view this service information DC 20590–0001.
request to your principal inspector or local at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, • Hand Delivery: Deliver to the
Flight Standards District Office, as 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For ‘‘Mail’’ address between 9 a.m. and 5
appropriate. If sending information directly information on the availability of this p.m., Monday through Friday, except
to the International Branch, send it to ATTN: material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221. Federal holidays.
Dan Rodina, Aerospace Engineer, (5) You may view this service information
International Branch, ANM–116, Transport that is incorporated by reference at the Examining the AD Docket
Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind National Archives and Records You may examine the AD docket on
Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356; Administration (NARA). For information on the Internet at http://
telephone 425–227–2125; fax 425–227–1149; the availability of this material at NARA, call
email dan.rodina@faa.gov. Information may 202–741–6030, or go to: http://
www.regulations.gov by searching for
be emailed to: 9-ANM-116-AMOC- www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr- and locating Docket No. FAA–2016–
REQUESTS@faa.gov. Before using any locations.html. 9291; or in person at the Docket
approved AMOC, notify your appropriate Operations Office between 9 a.m. and 5
Issued in Renton, Washington, on March 8,
principal inspector, or lacking a principal
2017.
p.m., Monday through Friday, except
inspector, the manager of the local flight Federal holidays. The AD docket
standards district office/certificate holding Michael Kaszycki,
contains this AD, the economic
district office. Acting Manager, Transport Airplane evaluation, any comments received, and
(2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
other information. The street address for
requirement in this AD to obtain corrective [FR Doc. 2017–05231 Filed 3–24–17; 8:45 am]
actions from a manufacturer, the action must
the Docket Operations Office (telephone
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P 800–647–5527) is in the ADDRESSES
be accomplished using a method approved
by the Manager, International Branch, ANM– section. Comments will be available in
116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or the AD docket shortly after receipt.
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION For service information identified in
the European Aviation Safety Agency
(EASA); or Airbus’s EASA Design
Federal Aviation Administration this final rule, contact Sikorsky Aircraft
Organization Approval (DOA). If approved by Corporation, Customer Service
the DOA, the approval must include the Engineering, 124 Quarry Road,
DOA-authorized signature. 14 CFR Part 39
Trumbull, CT 06611; telephone 1–800–
(3) Required for Compliance (RC): Except
[Docket No. FAA–2016–9291; Directorate Winged–S or 203–416–4299; email:
as required by paragraphs (h) and (i) of this
AD: If any service information contains Identifier 2016–SW–004–AD; Amendment wcs_cust_service_eng.gr-sik@lmco.com.
procedures or tests that are identified as RC, 39–18840; AD 2017–07–02] You may review the referenced service
those procedures and tests must be done to information at the FAA, Office of the
RIN 2120–AA64 Regional Counsel, Southwest Region,
comply with this AD; any procedures or tests
that are not identified as RC are 10101 Hillwood Pkwy., Room 6N–321,
recommended. Those procedures and tests
Airworthiness Directives; Sikorsky
Fort Worth, TX 76177.
that are not identified as RC may be deviated Aircraft Corporation Helicopters
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
from using accepted methods in accordance AGENCY: Federal Aviation
with the operator’s maintenance or
Michael Schwetz, Aviation Safety
inspection program without obtaining
Administration (FAA), DOT. Engineer, Boston Aircraft Certification
approval of an AMOC, provided the ACTION: Final rule; request for Office, Engine & Propeller Directorate,
procedures and tests identified as RC can be comments. FAA, 1200 District Avenue, Burlington,
done and the airplane can be put back in an Massachusetts 01803; telephone (781)
airworthy condition. Any substitutions or SUMMARY: We are adopting a new 238–7761; email michael.schwetz@
changes to procedures or tests identified as airworthiness directive (AD) for faa.gov.
RC require approval of an AMOC. Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation (Sikorsky)
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
(k) Related Information Model 269D and Model 269D
Configuration A helicopters. This AD Comments Invited
Refer to Mandatory Continuing
Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA AD requires reducing the life limit of and This AD is a final rule that involves
2016–0057, dated March 18, 2016, for related inspecting certain drive shafts. This AD requirements affecting flight safety, and
pmangrum on DSK3GDR082PROD with RULES
information. This MCAI may be found in the is prompted by four incidents involving we did not provide you with notice and
AD docket on the Internet at http:// failure of a drive shaft. The actions an opportunity to provide your
www.regulations.gov by searching for and specified by this AD are intended to comments prior to it becoming effective.
locating Docket No. FAA–2016–9051. prevent the unsafe condition on these However, we invite you to participate in
(l) Material Incorporated by Reference products. this rulemaking by submitting written
(1) The Director of the Federal Register DATES: This AD becomes effective April comments, data, or views. We also
approved the incorporation by reference 11, 2017. invite comments relating to the
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| Category | Regulatory Information | |
| Collection | Federal Register | |
| sudoc Class | AE 2.7: GS 4.107: AE 2.106: | |
| Publisher | Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration | |
| Section | Rules and Regulations | |
| Action | Final rule. | |
| Dates | This AD is effective May 1, 2017. | |
| Contact | Dan Rodina, Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; telephone 425-227-2125; fax 425-227-1149; email [email protected] | |
| FR Citation | 82 FR 15118 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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