82 FR 16948 - Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 66 (April 7, 2017)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 66 (April 7, 2017)
| Page Range | 16948-16952 | |
| FR Document | 2017-06705 |
[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 66 (Friday, April 7, 2017)] [Proposed Rules] [Pages 16948-16952] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2017-06705] ======================================================================== Proposed Rules Federal Register ________________________________________________________________________ This section of the FEDERAL REGISTER contains notices to the public of the proposed issuance of rules and regulations. The purpose of these notices is to give interested persons an opportunity to participate in the rule making prior to the adoption of the final rules. ======================================================================== Federal Register / Vol. 82, No. 66 / Friday, April 7, 2017 / Proposed Rules [[Page 16948]] DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2016-0461; Directorate Identifier 2014-NM-159-AD] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Supplemental notice of proposed rulemaking (SNPRM); reopening of comment period. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: We are revising an earlier proposed airworthiness directive (AD) for all Airbus Model A319, A320, and A321 series airplanes. This action revises the notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) by reducing the compliance time for replacing the main landing gear (MLG) actuator fitting and removing an inspection requirement for certain airplanes. We are proposing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products. Since these actions impose an additional burden over those proposed in the NPRM, we are reopening the comment period to allow the public the chance to comment on these proposed changes. DATES: We must receive comments on this SNPRM by May 22, 2017. ADDRESSES: You may send comments, using the procedures found in 14 CFR 11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following methods:Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments. Fax: 202-493-2251. Mail: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590. Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. For service information identified in this SNPRM, 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. 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. 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- 0461; 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 proposed AD, the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and other information. The street address for the Docket Office (telephone: 800-647-5527) is in the ADDRESSES section. Comments will be available in the AD docket shortly after receipt. 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: Comments Invited We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or arguments about this proposed AD. Send your comments to an address listed under the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2016-0461; Directorate Identifier 2014-NM-159-AD'' at the beginning of your comments. We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory, economic, environmental, and energy aspects of this proposed AD. We will consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend this proposed AD based on those comments. We will post all comments we receive, without change, to http://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information you provide. We will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal contact we receive about this proposed AD. Discussion We issued an NPRM to amend 14 CFR part 39 by adding an AD that would apply to all Airbus Model A319, A320, and A321 series airplanes. The NPRM published in the Federal Register on January 28, 2016 (81 FR 4901) (``the NPRM''). The NPRM was prompted by a report that an MLG door could not be closed due to rupture of the actuator fitting. The NPRM proposed to require repetitive inspections for cracking of the MLG door actuator fitting and its components, and corrective actions if necessary. The NPRM also proposed to require eventual replacement of all affected MLG door actuator fittings with new monoblock fittings, which would terminate the repetitive inspections. Actions Since the NPRM Was Issued Since the NPRM was issued, the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical Agent for the Member States of the European Union, has issued EASA Airworthiness Directive 2016-0182, dated September 13, 2016 (referred to after this as the Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or ``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for all Airbus Model A319, A320, and A321 series airplanes. The MCAI states: On one A320 aeroplane, it was reported that one of the main landing gear (MLG) doors could not be closed. Investigations revealed the rupture of the actuator fitting at the actuator attachment area on the door side. The MLG door is attached to the aeroplane by 2 (two) hinge fittings. This condition, if not corrected, could, under certain circumstances, lead to detachment of a MLG door from the aeroplane, possibly resulting in damage to the aeroplane, and/or injury to persons on the ground. Prompted by these findings, [Direction G[eacute]n[eacute]rale de l'Aviation Civile] France issued * * * [an AD] * * *, to require a MLG door actuator fitting inspection for cracks and to check the grain direction on a batch of aeroplanes. Subsequently, DGAC France issued * * * [an AD], retaining the requirements of DGAC France AD * * *, which was superseded, to require an inspection of the lower part of the MLG door actuator fitting. After that [DGAC] AD was issued, additional investigations revealed that damage could also appear on the nerve area [[Page 16949]] [of the forward monoblock fitting], in the upper part of the MLG door actuator fitting in the area of the hinge. Consequently, DGAC France issued F-2003-434, dated December 10, 2003 [http://ad.easa.europa.eu/ad/F-2003-454] (EASA approval 2003- 1436), retaining the requirements of [a] DGAC France AD * * *, which was superseded, to require additional repetitive inspections. That [DGAC] AD also included an optional terminating action, by replacing the MLG door actuator fittings in accordance with the instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin (SB) A320-52-1073. After DGAC France AD F-2003-434 was issued, in the framework of the extended service goal campaign, it was decided to make replacement of the MLG door actuator fittings a required modification. Consequently, EASA issued AD 2014-0166 * * *, retaining the requirements of DGAC France AD F-2003-434, which was superseded, and requiring replacement of the MLG door actuator fittings with new monoblock fittings, which constitutes terminating action for the repetitive inspections. After EASA AD 2014-0166 [corresponding to the NPRM] was issued, errors were identified in the compliance time definitions. Replacement of the MLG door actuator fittings was required ``before exceeding 48,000 flight cycles (FC) or 96,000 flight hours (FH), whichever occurs later since aeroplane first flight'', which should have been ``whichever occurs first''. Furthermore, since the MLG door is an interchangeable part, the compliance time must be defined as FC/FH accumulated by the MLG door. Furthermore, it was discovered that one of the required inspection[s] is applicable only to a batch of MLG door fittings. For the reason described above, this AD retains the requirements of EASA AD 2014-0166, which is superseded, but requires accomplishment of the terminating action within more stringent compliance times, and reduce[s] the applicability of one of the required inspection[s]. 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- 0461. Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 Airbus has issued the following service information: Airbus Service Bulletin A320-52-1073, Revision 04, dated August 10, 1999. Airbus Service Bulletin A320-52-1073, Revision 05, dated September 28, 2006. Airbus Service Bulletin A320-52A1086, Revision 01, dated September 10, 1999. Airbus Service Bulletin A320-52-1096, Revision 02, dated July 12, 2006. This service information describes procedures for inspections for cracking of the MLG door actuator fitting and its components, and corrective actions if necessary. This service information also describes procedures for replacement of all affected MLG door actuator fittings with new monoblock fittings. These documents are distinct since they apply to different airplane models. 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. Comments We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing this proposed AD. We considered the comments received. Support for the NPRM A commenter, Kevin Grandberry, stated that he supports the inspections of the MLG door actuator fittings specified in the NPRM. Request To Reduce the Compliance Time for Replacing the MLG Actuator Fitting Airbus asked that we reduce the compliance time for the replacement specified in paragraph (j)(1) of the proposed AD (in the NPRM) from ``whichever occurs later since the first flight of the airplane'' to ``whichever occurs first since the first flight of the airplane.'' Airbus stated that EASA updated EASA AD 2014-0166, dated July 16, 2014 (referenced in the NPRM), to correct the error noted in the compliance time (among other changes). We agree with the commenter's request in light of the superseded EASA AD, which corrects the compliance time. We have changed the compliance time specified in paragraph (j)(1) of this proposed AD accordingly. Request To Change Applicability United Airlines (UA) asked that we limit the applicability of the NPRM to the manufacturer serial numbers (MSNs) included in Airbus Service Bulletin A320-52-1073, Revision 05, dated September 28, 2006. UA did not provide a reason for the request. We do not agree with the commenter's request. The effectivity of Airbus Service Bulletin A320-52-1073, Revision 05, dated September 28, 2006, is based on airplanes delivered with the affected parts. However, the parts are rotable and could be installed on MSNs other than those identified in Airbus Service Bulletin A320-52-1073, Revision 05, dated September 28, 2006. Therefore, this AD applies to all airplanes identified in paragraph (c) of this AD. We have not changed this proposed AD in this regard. Request for Credit for Previous Accomplishment of the Optional Terminating Action UA asked that we give credit for modifying the airplane (as specified in the optional terminating action in paragraph (k) of the proposed AD (in the NPRM)) using Airbus Service Bulletin A320-52-1073, Revision 04, dated August 10, 1999; or any prior revision. UA stated that accomplishing any revisions (including future revisions) would terminate the repetitive inspections required by paragraphs (g) and (h) of the proposed AD. We partially agree with the request. We agree to include Airbus Service Bulletin A320-52-1073, Revision 04, dated August 10, 1999, in this proposed AD; however, we do not agree to allow the use of any prior version because changes to the installation procedures were added to Airbus Service Bulletin A320-52-1073, Revision 04, dated August 10, 1999, to prevent damage to the carbon fiber of the MLG door. We have added Airbus Service Bulletin A320-52-1073, Revision 04, dated August 10, 1999, as a method of compliance for the optional terminating action in paragraph (k) of this proposed AD. Request To Extend the Compliance Time for the Inspections Delta Air Lines (DAL) asked that we extend the compliance time specified in paragraphs (g) and (j)(2) of the proposed AD (in the NPRM). DAL stated that the FAA waited years to take any action on the subject unsafe condition and, in light of that fact, the ``calendar date'' for the compliance time in paragraph (g) of the proposed AD (in the NPRM) should be extended from 30 to 180 days. DAL also stated that using a calendar date for a crack growth concern is not based on industry-accepted analysis. DAL noted that mandating the inspections with this short interval has a significant impact on operators with multiple aircraft that are affected by the proposed AD. DAL added that an immediate safety concern is not evident in the speed with which the FAA moved to enact the regulatory action, or in the details provided in the NPRM. In addition, DAL asked that the compliance time in paragraph (j)(2) of the proposed AD (in the NPRM) be extended from 30 days to 24 months. DAL stated that operators would have difficulty complying with the 30-day compliance time for replacing the MLG door actuator fitting due to the extensive time necessary to modify each door. DAL added that the replacement should be done in a hangar environment where skilled composite facilities and [[Page 16950]] technicians are available, which occurs every 24 months. We do not agree with the commenter's requests. The compliance times in paragraphs (g) and (j)(2) of this proposed AD are based on EASA's assessment of the overall risk to the fleet, including the severity of the failure and the likelihood of the failure to occur. We are unaware of any information or data that substantiates the compliance time change the commenter has requested, and nothing was provided by the commenter to support the request. We also do not agree that FAA requirements related to crack growth are based on calendar time. The calendar time of 30 days, as retained in this proposed AD, is a grace period to provide additional time for airplanes that have exceeded their limit of validity of engineering data. All other compliance time requirements are based on flight cycles and flight hours. We also note that since this is a SNPRM, operators will have additional time to plan for AD compliance. However, under the provisions of paragraph (n)(1) of this proposed AD, we will consider requests for approval of an extension of the compliance time if sufficient data are submitted to substantiate that the new compliance time would provide an acceptable level of safety. We have not changed this proposed AD in this regard. Request To Include MLG Serial Numbers DAL asked that we change paragraph (h) of the proposed AD (in the NPRM) to include the affected serial numbers of the left- and right- hand doors of the MLG. DAL stated that paragraph (g) of the proposed AD (in the NPRM) provides the door serial numbers to assist with identifying the affected doors, and similar information should be provided in paragraph (h) of the proposed AD (in the NPRM). We agree with the commenter's request. Paragraph (4) of EASA AD 2016-0182, dated September 13, 2016, which corresponds to paragraph (h) of this proposed AD, identifies the affected serial numbers. It was not our intent to deviate from the MCAI. We have added the serial numbers to paragraph (h) of this proposed AD. Request To Clarify Modification Titles UA asked that we clarify the language in paragraph (l) of the proposed AD (in the NPRM) to add ``or Airbus Modification'' before each modification number specified. We agree and have clarified paragraph (l) of this proposed AD accordingly. FAA's Determination and Requirements of This SNPRM This product has been approved by the aviation authority of another country, and is approved for operation in the United States. Pursuant to our bilateral agreement with the State of Design Authority, we have been notified of the unsafe condition described in the MCAI and service information referenced above. We are proposing this AD because we evaluated all pertinent information and determined an unsafe condition exists and is likely to exist or develop on other products of these same type designs. Certain changes described above expand the scope of the NPRM. As a result, we have determined that it is necessary to reopen the comment period to provide additional opportunity for the public to comment on this SNPRM. Costs of Compliance We estimate that this proposed AD affects 71 airplanes of U.S. registry. We also estimate that it would take about 38 work-hours per product to comply with the inspection requirements of this proposed AD. The average labor rate is $85 per work-hour. Based on these figures, we estimate the cost for the inspection specified in this proposed AD on U.S. operators to be $229,330, or $3,230 per product. We estimate that it would take about 98 work-hours per product to comply with the MLG actuator replacement requirements of this proposed AD. Required parts would cost about $6,258 per product. The average labor rate is $85 per work-hour. Based on these figures, we estimate the cost for the actuator replacement specified in this proposed AD on U.S. operators to be $1,035,748, or $14,588 per product. Authority for This Rulemaking Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the authority of the FAA Administrator. ``Subtitle VII: Aviation Programs,'' describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's authority. We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in ``Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: General requirements.'' Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this rulemaking action. Regulatory Findings We determined that this proposed AD would not have federalism implications under Executive Order 13132. This proposed AD would 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 this proposed regulation: 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. The Proposed Amendment Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator, the FAA proposes to amend 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): Airbus: Docket No. FAA-2016-0461; Directorate Identifier 2014-NM- 159-AD. (a) Comments Due Date We must receive comments by May 22, 2017. (b) Affected ADs None. (c) Applicability This AD applies to the Airbus airplanes, certificated in any category, identified in paragraphs (c)(1), (c)(2), and (c)(3) of this AD, all manufacturer serial numbers. (1) Model A319-111, -112, -113, -114, -115, -131, -132, and -133 airplanes. (2) Model A320-211, -212, -214, -231, -232, and -233 airplanes. [[Page 16951]] (3) Model A321-111, -112, -131, -211, -212, -213, -231, and -232 airplanes. (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 52, Doors. (e) Reason This AD was prompted by a report that a main landing gear (MLG) door could not be closed due to rupture of the actuator fitting. Later reports indicated that the forward monoblock fitting of the MLG door actuator (referred to as the nerve area) could be damaged after rupture of the actuator fitting. We are issuing this AD to prevent rupture of the door actuator fittings, which could result in detachment of an MLG door and subsequent exterior damage and consequent reduced structural integrity of the airplane. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Repetitive Inspections of MLG Door Actuator Fittings For airplanes equipped with MLG door actuator fittings having part number (P/N) D52880224000 or P/N D52880224001 that were installed before the first flight of the airplane on MLG doors identified in paragraphs (g)(1) and (g)(2) of this AD: Within 500 flight hours since the most recent high frequency eddy current (HFEC) inspection done as specified in Airbus Service Bulletin A320- 52A1086, Revision 01, dated September 10, 1999, or within 30 days after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later, perform an HFEC inspection for cracking of the MLG door fittings, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A320-52A1086, Revision 01, dated September 10, 1999. Repeat the inspection thereafter at intervals not to exceed 500 flight hours, except as provided by paragraphs (i), (j), and (k) of this AD. (1) Left-hand MLG doors with serial numbers (S/Ns) 1206 through 1237 inclusive, 1239 through 1247 inclusive, and 1249 through 1251 inclusive. (2) Right-hand MLG doors with S/Ns 1208 through 1239 inclusive, 1241 through 1249 inclusive, and 1251. (h) Repetitive Inspections of MLG Hinge and Nerve Areas For airplanes equipped with MLG door actuator fittings having P/ N D52880224000, P/N D52880224001, P/N D52880235000, or P/N D52880235001 that were installed before the first flight of the airplane on MLG doors identified in paragraphs (h)(1) and (h)(2) of this AD: Within 400 flight cycles after the effective date of this AD, or before the accumulation of 9,000 total flight cycles since first flight of the airplane, whichever occurs later, perform an HFEC inspection of both hinge and nerve areas of the MLG doors for cracking, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A320-52-1096, Revision 02, dated July 12, 2006. Repeat the inspection thereafter at intervals not to exceed 800 flight cycles, except as provided by paragraphs (i)(1), (j), and (k) of this AD. (1) Left-hand MLG doors with S/Ns 1206 through 1510 inclusive, 1548, 1564, and 2000 through 2065 inclusive. (2) Right-hand MLG doors with S/Ns 1208 through 1519 inclusive, 1551, and 2000 through 2065 inclusive. (i) Inspections/Corrective Actions (1) If any crack is found during any inspection required by paragraph (g) or (h) of this AD: Before further flight, replace the affected MLG door actuator fittings with new monoblock fittings, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A320-52-1073, Revision 05, dated September 28, 2006. Accomplishing this replacement terminates the repetitive inspections required by paragraphs (g) and (h) of this AD. (2) If, during any HFEC inspection required by paragraph (g) of this AD, no crack is found: Before further flight, perform a low frequency eddy current (LFEC) inspection to determine the grain direction of the raw material of each MLG actuator fitting, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A320-52A1086, Revision 01, dated September 10, 1999. (i) If the grain direction of the raw material is correct, the repetitive inspections required by paragraph (g) of this AD may be terminated. (ii) If the grain direction of the raw material is incorrect, repeat the HFEC inspection required by paragraph (g) of this AD at the time specified in paragraph (g) of this AD. Replacement of the MLG door actuator fittings with new monoblock fittings as specified in paragraph (i)(1) of this AD terminates the repetitive inspections required by paragraphs (g) and (i) of this AD. (j) MLG Door Actuator Fitting Replacement For airplanes equipped with any MLG door actuator fitting having P/N D52880102000, P/N D52880102001, P/N D52880220000, P/N D52880220001, P/N D52880224000, P/N D52880224001, P/N D52880235000, or P/N D52880235001: At the later of the times specified in paragraphs (j)(1) and (j)(2) of this AD, replace the MLG door actuator fittings with new monoblock fittings, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A320-52- 1073, Revision 05, dated September 28, 2006. Accomplishing this replacement terminates the repetitive inspections required by paragraphs (g) and (h) of this AD. (1) Before the accumulation of 48,000 total flight cycles or 96,000 total flight hours on the MLG door, whichever occurs first. (2) Within 30 days after the effective date of this AD. (k) Optional Terminating Action Replacement of the MLG door actuator fittings with new monoblock fittings, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A320-52-1073, Revision 04, dated August 10, 1999; or Airbus Service Bulletin A320-52-1073, Revision 05, dated September 28, 2006; terminates the repetitive inspections required by paragraphs (g) and (h) of this AD. (l) Airplanes Excluded From Certain AD Requirements (1) For airplanes on which Airbus Modification 24903, or Airbus Modification 25372, or Airbus Modification 36979 has been embodied in production, no action is required by this AD, provided that no MLG door actuator fitting having any part number identified in paragraph (j) of this AD has been reinstalled on the airplane since first flight. (2) Modification of an airplane by installing a version (P/N) of the MLG door actuator fitting approved after the effective date of this AD is acceptable for compliance with the requirements in paragraph (j) of this AD, provided the conditions specified in paragraphs (l)(2)(i) and (l)(2)(ii) are met. (i) The MLG door actuator fitting (P/N) must be 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). (ii) The modification must be accomplished in accordance with instructions approved by the Manager, International Branch, EASA, or Airbus's EASA DOA. (m) Parts Installation Limitation As of the effective date of this AD, no person may install an MLG door actuator fitting having any part number identified in paragraph (j) of this AD on any airplane. (n) 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. (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 EASA; or Airbus's EASA Design Organization Approval (DOA). If approved by the DOA, the approval must include the DOA-authorized signature. (o) Related Information (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA [[Page 16952]] Airworthiness Directive 2016-0182, dated September 13, 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-2016-0461. (2) For 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. 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. Issued in Renton, Washington, on March 29, 2017. Dionne Palermo, Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2017-06705 Filed 4-6-17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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contains notices to the public of the proposed p.m., Monday through Friday, except will also post a report summarizing each
issuance of rules and regulations. The Federal holidays. substantive verbal contact we receive
purpose of these notices is to give interested For service information identified in about this proposed AD.
persons an opportunity to participate in the this SNPRM, contact Airbus,
rule making prior to the adoption of the final Discussion
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Airworthiness Office—EIAS, 1 Rond
Point Maurice Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac We issued an NPRM to amend 14 CFR
Cedex, France; telephone +33 5 61 93 36 part 39 by adding an AD that would
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 96; fax +33 5 61 93 44 51; email apply to all Airbus Model A319, A320,
account.airworth-eas@airbus.com; and A321 series airplanes. The NPRM
Federal Aviation Administration Internet http://www.airbus.com. You published in the Federal Register on
may view this referenced service January 28, 2016 (81 FR 4901) (‘‘the
14 CFR Part 39 information at the FAA, Transport NPRM’’). The NPRM was prompted by
Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue a report that an MLG door could not be
[Docket No. FAA–2016–0461; Directorate closed due to rupture of the actuator
Identifier 2014–NM–159–AD] SW., Renton, WA. For information on
the availability of this material at the fitting. The NPRM proposed to require
RIN 2120–AA64 FAA, call 425–227–1221. repetitive inspections for cracking of the
MLG door actuator fitting and its
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Examining the AD Docket components, and corrective actions if
Airplanes You may examine the AD docket on necessary. The NPRM also proposed to
AGENCY: Federal Aviation the Internet at http:// require eventual replacement of all
Administration (FAA), DOT. www.regulations.gov by searching for affected MLG door actuator fittings with
and locating Docket No. FAA–2016– new monoblock fittings, which would
ACTION: Supplemental notice of
0461; or in person at the Docket terminate the repetitive inspections.
proposed rulemaking (SNPRM);
reopening of comment period. Management Facility between 9 a.m.
Actions Since the NPRM Was Issued
and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
SUMMARY: We are revising an earlier except Federal holidays. The AD docket Since the NPRM was issued, the
proposed airworthiness directive (AD) contains this proposed AD, the European Aviation Safety Agency
for all Airbus Model A319, A320, and regulatory evaluation, any comments (EASA), which is the Technical Agent
A321 series airplanes. This action received, and other information. The for the Member States of the European
revises the notice of proposed street address for the Docket Office Union, has issued EASA Airworthiness
rulemaking (NPRM) by reducing the (telephone: 800–647–5527) is in the Directive 2016–0182, dated September
compliance time for replacing the main ADDRESSES section. Comments will be 13, 2016 (referred to after this as the
landing gear (MLG) actuator fitting and available in the AD docket shortly after Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness
removing an inspection requirement for receipt. Information, or ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct
certain airplanes. We are proposing this FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
an unsafe condition for all Airbus
AD to address the unsafe condition on Sanjay Ralhan, Aerospace Engineer, Model A319, A320, and A321 series
these products. Since these actions International Branch, ANM–116, airplanes. The MCAI states:
impose an additional burden over those Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, On one A320 aeroplane, it was reported
proposed in the NPRM, we are 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA that one of the main landing gear (MLG)
reopening the comment period to allow 98057–3356; telephone 425–227–1405; doors could not be closed. Investigations
the public the chance to comment on revealed the rupture of the actuator fitting at
fax 425–227–1149. the actuator attachment area on the door side.
these proposed changes. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The MLG door is attached to the aeroplane
DATES: We must receive comments on by 2 (two) hinge fittings.
this SNPRM by May 22, 2017. Comments Invited This condition, if not corrected, could,
ADDRESSES: You may send comments, We invite you to send any written under certain circumstances, lead to
using the procedures found in 14 CFR relevant data, views, or arguments about detachment of a MLG door from the
this proposed AD. Send your comments aeroplane, possibly resulting in damage to
11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following the aeroplane, and/or injury to persons on
methods: to an address listed under the
the ground.
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to ADDRESSES section. Include ‘‘Docket No.
Prompted by these findings, [Direction
http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the FAA–2016–0461; Directorate Identifier Générale de l’Aviation Civile] France issued
instructions for submitting comments. 2014–NM–159–AD’’ at the beginning of * * * [an AD] * * *, to require a MLG door
• Fax: 202–493–2251. your comments. We specifically invite actuator fitting inspection for cracks and to
• Mail: U.S. Department of comments on the overall regulatory, check the grain direction on a batch of
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Transportation, Docket Operations, M– economic, environmental, and energy aeroplanes. Subsequently, DGAC France
30, West Building Ground Floor, Room aspects of this proposed AD. We will issued * * * [an AD], retaining the
W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., consider all comments received by the requirements of DGAC France AD * * *,
which was superseded, to require an
Washington, DC 20590. closing date and may amend this inspection of the lower part of the MLG door
• Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of proposed AD based on those comments. actuator fitting.
Transportation, Docket Operations, M– We will post all comments we After that [DGAC] AD was issued,
30, West Building Ground Floor, Room receive, without change, to http:// additional investigations revealed that
W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., www.regulations.gov, including any damage could also appear on the nerve area
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[of the forward monoblock fitting], in the components, and corrective actions if Request for Credit for Previous
upper part of the MLG door actuator fitting necessary. This service information also Accomplishment of the Optional
in the area of the hinge. describes procedures for replacement of Terminating Action
Consequently, DGAC France issued F– all affected MLG door actuator fittings
2003–434, dated December 10, 2003 [http:// UA asked that we give credit for
ad.easa.europa.eu/ad/F-2003-454] (EASA
with new monoblock fittings. These modifying the airplane (as specified in
approval 2003–1436), retaining the documents are distinct since they apply the optional terminating action in
requirements of [a] DGAC France AD * * *, to different airplane models. This paragraph (k) of the proposed AD (in the
which was superseded, to require additional service information is reasonably NPRM)) using Airbus Service Bulletin
repetitive inspections. That [DGAC] AD also available because the interested parties A320–52–1073, Revision 04, dated
included an optional terminating action, by have access to it through their normal
replacing the MLG door actuator fittings in
August 10, 1999; or any prior revision.
course of business or by the means UA stated that accomplishing any
accordance with the instructions of Airbus identified in the ADDRESSES section.
Service Bulletin (SB) A320–52–1073. revisions (including future revisions)
After DGAC France AD F–2003–434 was Comments would terminate the repetitive
issued, in the framework of the extended inspections required by paragraphs (g)
We gave the public the opportunity to
service goal campaign, it was decided to and (h) of the proposed AD.
make replacement of the MLG door actuator participate in developing this proposed
We partially agree with the request.
fittings a required modification. AD. We considered the comments
We agree to include Airbus Service
Consequently, EASA issued AD 2014–0166 received.
Bulletin A320–52–1073, Revision 04,
* * *, retaining the requirements of DGAC
Support for the NPRM dated August 10, 1999, in this proposed
France AD F–2003–434, which was
superseded, and requiring replacement of the A commenter, Kevin Grandberry, AD; however, we do not agree to allow
MLG door actuator fittings with new stated that he supports the inspections the use of any prior version because
monoblock fittings, which constitutes of the MLG door actuator fittings changes to the installation procedures
terminating action for the repetitive specified in the NPRM. were added to Airbus Service Bulletin
inspections. A320–52–1073, Revision 04, dated
After EASA AD 2014–0166 [corresponding Request To Reduce the Compliance August 10, 1999, to prevent damage to
to the NPRM] was issued, errors were Time for Replacing the MLG Actuator the carbon fiber of the MLG door. We
identified in the compliance time definitions. Fitting have added Airbus Service Bulletin
Replacement of the MLG door actuator
Airbus asked that we reduce the A320–52–1073, Revision 04, dated
fittings was required ‘‘before exceeding
48,000 flight cycles (FC) or 96,000 flight compliance time for the replacement August 10, 1999, as a method of
hours (FH), whichever occurs later since specified in paragraph (j)(1) of the compliance for the optional terminating
aeroplane first flight’’, which should have proposed AD (in the NPRM) from action in paragraph (k) of this proposed
been ‘‘whichever occurs first’’. Furthermore, ‘‘whichever occurs later since the first AD.
since the MLG door is an interchangeable flight of the airplane’’ to ‘‘whichever
part, the compliance time must be defined as Request To Extend the Compliance
occurs first since the first flight of the Time for the Inspections
FC/FH accumulated by the MLG door. airplane.’’ Airbus stated that EASA
Furthermore, it was discovered that one of Delta Air Lines (DAL) asked that we
the required inspection[s] is applicable only
updated EASA AD 2014–0166, dated
July 16, 2014 (referenced in the NPRM), extend the compliance time specified in
to a batch of MLG door fittings. paragraphs (g) and (j)(2) of the proposed
For the reason described above, this AD to correct the error noted in the
retains the requirements of EASA AD 2014– compliance time (among other changes). AD (in the NPRM). DAL stated that the
0166, which is superseded, but requires We agree with the commenter’s FAA waited years to take any action on
accomplishment of the terminating action request in light of the superseded EASA the subject unsafe condition and, in
within more stringent compliance times, and AD, which corrects the compliance light of that fact, the ‘‘calendar date’’ for
reduce[s] the applicability of one of the time. We have changed the compliance the compliance time in paragraph (g) of
required inspection[s]. time specified in paragraph (j)(1) of this the proposed AD (in the NPRM) should
You may examine the MCAI in the proposed AD accordingly. be extended from 30 to 180 days. DAL
AD docket on the Internet at http:// also stated that using a calendar date for
Request To Change Applicability a crack growth concern is not based on
www.regulations.gov by searching for
and locating Docket No. FAA–2016– United Airlines (UA) asked that we industry-accepted analysis. DAL noted
0461. limit the applicability of the NPRM to that mandating the inspections with this
the manufacturer serial numbers (MSNs) short interval has a significant impact
Related Service Information Under 1 included in Airbus Service Bulletin on operators with multiple aircraft that
CFR Part 51 A320–52–1073, Revision 05, dated are affected by the proposed AD. DAL
Airbus has issued the following September 28, 2006. UA did not provide added that an immediate safety concern
service information: a reason for the request. is not evident in the speed with which
• Airbus Service Bulletin A320–52– We do not agree with the commenter’s the FAA moved to enact the regulatory
1073, Revision 04, dated August 10, request. The effectivity of Airbus action, or in the details provided in the
1999. Service Bulletin A320–52–1073, NPRM. In addition, DAL asked that the
• Airbus Service Bulletin A320–52– Revision 05, dated September 28, 2006, compliance time in paragraph (j)(2) of
1073, Revision 05, dated September 28, is based on airplanes delivered with the the proposed AD (in the NPRM) be
2006. affected parts. However, the parts are extended from 30 days to 24 months.
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• Airbus Service Bulletin A320– rotable and could be installed on MSNs DAL stated that operators would have
52A1086, Revision 01, dated September other than those identified in Airbus difficulty complying with the 30-day
10, 1999. Service Bulletin A320–52–1073, compliance time for replacing the MLG
• Airbus Service Bulletin A320–52– Revision 05, dated September 28, 2006. door actuator fitting due to the extensive
1096, Revision 02, dated July 12, 2006. Therefore, this AD applies to all time necessary to modify each door.
This service information describes airplanes identified in paragraph (c) of DAL added that the replacement should
procedures for inspections for cracking this AD. We have not changed this be done in a hangar environment where
of the MLG door actuator fitting and its proposed AD in this regard. skilled composite facilities and
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technicians are available, which occurs FAA’s Determination and Requirements that is likely to exist or develop on
every 24 months. of This SNPRM products identified in this rulemaking
We do not agree with the commenter’s This product has been approved by action.
requests. The compliance times in the aviation authority of another Regulatory Findings
paragraphs (g) and (j)(2) of this proposed country, and is approved for operation
AD are based on EASA’s assessment of We determined that this proposed AD
in the United States. Pursuant to our
the overall risk to the fleet, including would not have federalism implications
bilateral agreement with the State of
the severity of the failure and the under Executive Order 13132. This
Design Authority, we have been notified
likelihood of the failure to occur. We are proposed AD would not have a
of the unsafe condition described in the
unaware of any information or data that substantial direct effect on the States, on
MCAI and service information
substantiates the compliance time the relationship between the national
referenced above. We are proposing this
change the commenter has requested, Government and the States, or on the
AD because we evaluated all pertinent
and nothing was provided by the distribution of power and
information and determined an unsafe
commenter to support the request. We responsibilities among the various
condition exists and is likely to exist or
also do not agree that FAA requirements levels of government.
develop on other products of these same For the reasons discussed above, I
related to crack growth are based on type designs.
calendar time. The calendar time of 30 certify this proposed regulation:
Certain changes described above 1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory
days, as retained in this proposed AD, expand the scope of the NPRM. As a
is a grace period to provide additional action’’ under Executive Order 12866;
result, we have determined that it is 2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the
time for airplanes that have exceeded necessary to reopen the comment period
their limit of validity of engineering DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures
to provide additional opportunity for (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979);
data. All other compliance time the public to comment on this SNPRM.
requirements are based on flight cycles 3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in
and flight hours. Costs of Compliance Alaska; and
4. Will not have a significant
We also note that since this is a We estimate that this proposed AD economic impact, positive or negative,
SNPRM, operators will have additional affects 71 airplanes of U.S. registry. on a substantial number of small entities
time to plan for AD compliance. We also estimate that it would take under the criteria of the Regulatory
However, under the provisions of about 38 work-hours per product to Flexibility Act.
paragraph (n)(1) of this proposed AD, comply with the inspection
we will consider requests for approval requirements of this proposed AD. The List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
of an extension of the compliance time average labor rate is $85 per work-hour. Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
if sufficient data are submitted to Based on these figures, we estimate the safety, Incorporation by reference,
substantiate that the new compliance cost for the inspection specified in this Safety.
time would provide an acceptable level proposed AD on U.S. operators to be
of safety. We have not changed this $229,330, or $3,230 per product. The Proposed Amendment
proposed AD in this regard. We estimate that it would take about Accordingly, under the authority
Request To Include MLG Serial 98 work-hours per product to comply delegated to me by the Administrator,
Numbers with the MLG actuator replacement the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part
requirements of this proposed AD. 39 as follows:
DAL asked that we change paragraph Required parts would cost about $6,258
(h) of the proposed AD (in the NPRM) per product. The average labor rate is PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
to include the affected serial numbers of $85 per work-hour. Based on these DIRECTIVES
the left- and right-hand doors of the figures, we estimate the cost for the
MLG. DAL stated that paragraph (g) of actuator replacement specified in this ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39
the proposed AD (in the NPRM) proposed AD on U.S. operators to be continues to read as follows:
provides the door serial numbers to $1,035,748, or $14,588 per product. Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
assist with identifying the affected
doors, and similar information should Authority for This Rulemaking § 39.13 [Amended]
be provided in paragraph (h) of the Title 49 of the United States Code ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
proposed AD (in the NPRM). specifies the FAA’s authority to issue the following new airworthiness
We agree with the commenter’s rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, directive (AD):
request. Paragraph (4) of EASA AD section 106, describes the authority of Airbus: Docket No. FAA–2016–0461;
2016–0182, dated September 13, 2016, the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII: Directorate Identifier 2014–NM–159–AD.
which corresponds to paragraph (h) of Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more (a) Comments Due Date
this proposed AD, identifies the affected detail the scope of the Agency’s
serial numbers. It was not our intent to authority. We must receive comments by May 22,
2017.
deviate from the MCAI. We have added We are issuing this rulemaking under
the serial numbers to paragraph (h) of the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII, (b) Affected ADs
this proposed AD. Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: None.
General requirements.’’ Under that
Request To Clarify Modification Titles (c) Applicability
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section, Congress charges the FAA with
UA asked that we clarify the language promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in This AD applies to the Airbus airplanes,
in paragraph (l) of the proposed AD (in air commerce by prescribing regulations certificated in any category, identified in
paragraphs (c)(1), (c)(2), and (c)(3) of this AD,
the NPRM) to add ‘‘or Airbus for practices, methods, and procedures all manufacturer serial numbers.
Modification’’ before each modification the Administrator finds necessary for (1) Model A319–111, –112, –113, –114,
number specified. safety in air commerce. This regulation –115, –131, –132, and –133 airplanes.
We agree and have clarified paragraph is within the scope of that authority (2) Model A320–211, –212, –214, –231,
(l) of this proposed AD accordingly. because it addresses an unsafe condition –232, and –233 airplanes.
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Airworthiness Directive 2016–0182, dated received, and any final disposition in Communications should identify both
September 13, 2016, for related information. person in the Dockets Office between docket numbers and be submitted in
This MCAI may be found in the AD docket 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday triplicate to the address listed above.
on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov through Friday, except Federal holidays.
by searching for and locating Docket No.
You may also submit comments through
FAA Order 7400.11A, Airspace the Internet at http://
FAA–2016–0461.
(2) For service information identified in
Designations and Reporting Points, and www.regulations.gov.
this AD, contact Airbus, Airworthiness subsequent amendments can be viewed
on line at http://www.faa.gov/air_ Persons wishing the FAA to
Office—EIAS, 1 Rond Point Maurice acknowledge receipt of their comments
Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; traffic/publications/. For further
telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61 information, you can contact the on this action must submit with those
93 44 51; email account.airworth-eas@ Airspace Policy Group, Federal Aviation comments a self-addressed stamped
airbus.com; Internet http://www.airbus.com. Administration, 800 Independence postcard on which the following
You may view this service information at the Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591; statement is made: ‘‘Comments to
FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 telephone: 202–267–8783. The Order is Docket No. FAA–2017–0032; Airspace
Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For also available for inspection at the Docket No. 17–AEA–1.’’ The postcard
information on the availability of this will be date/time stamped and returned
material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221.
National Archives and Records
Administration (NARA). For to the commenter.
Issued in Renton, Washington, on March information on the availability of FAA All communications received before
29, 2017. Order 7400.11A at NARA, call 202–741– the specified closing date for comments
Dionne Palermo, 6030, or go to http://www.archives.gov/ will be considered before taking action
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane federal_register/code_of_federal- on the proposed rule. The proposal
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. regulations/ibr_locations.html. contained in this notice may be changed
[FR Doc. 2017–06705 Filed 4–6–17; 8:45 am] FAA Order 7400.11, Airspace in light of the comments received. A
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P Designations and Reporting Points, is report summarizing each substantive
published yearly and effective on public contact with FAA personnel
September 15. concerned with this rulemaking will be
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: John filed in the docket.
Fornito, Operations Support Group,
Federal Aviation Administration Eastern Service Center, Federal Aviation Availability of NPRMs
Administration, P.O. Box 20636,
14 CFR Part 71 Atlanta, Georgia 30320; telephone 404 An electronic copy of this document
305–6364. may be downloaded from and
[Docket No. FAA–2017–0032; Airspace comments submitted through http://
Docket No. 17–AEA–1] SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
www.regulations.gov. Recently
Proposed Amendment of Class D Authority for This Rulemaking published rulemaking documents can
Airspace and Revocation of Class E The FAA’s authority to issue rules also be accessed through the FAA’s Web
Airspace; Fort Eustis, VA regarding aviation safety is found in page at http://www.regulations.gov.
Title 49 of the United States Code. You may review the public docket
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Subtitle I, Section 106 describes the containing the proposal, any comments
Administration (FAA), DOT. authority of the FAA Administrator. received, and any final disposition in
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking Subtitle VII, Aviation Programs, person in the Dockets Office (see the
(NPRM). describes in more detail the scope of the ADDRESSES section for address and
SUMMARY: This action proposes to agency’s authority. This rulemaking is phone number) between 9:00 a.m. and
remove Class E airspace designated as promulgated under the authority 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday,
an extension at Fort Eustis, VA, as the described in Subtitle VII, Part A, except Federal holidays. An informal
Subpart I, Section 40103. Under that docket may also be examined between
Felker Non-Directional Beacon (NDB)
section, the FAA is charged with 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday
has been decommissioned, and the
prescribing regulations to assign the use through Friday, except Federal Holidays
approaches cancelled at Felker Army
of airspace necessary to ensure the at the office of the Eastern Service
Airfield, (AAF). This action also would
safety of aircraft and the efficient use of Center, Federal Aviation
update the geographic coordinates of the
airspace. This regulation is within the Administration, Room 350, 1701
airport under Class D airspace.
scope of that authority as it would Columbia Avenue, College Park, Georgia
DATES: Comments must be received on remove Class E airspace, and amend
or before May 22, 2017. 30337.
Class D at Felker AAF, Fort Eustis, VA.
ADDRESSES: Send comments on this Availability and Summary of
proposal to: U.S. Department of Comments Invited
Documents for Incorporation by
Transportation, Docket Operations, 1200 Interested persons are invited to Reference
New Jersey Avenue SE., West Bldg. comment on this rule by submitting
Ground Floor, Rm. W12–140, such written data, views, or arguments, This document proposes to amend
Washington, DC 20590; Telephone: 1– as they may desire. Comments that FAA Order 7400.11A, Airspace
800–647–5527, or 202–366–9826. You provide the factual basis supporting the Designations and Reporting Points,
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must identify the Docket No. FAA– views and suggestions presented are dated August 3, 2016, and effective
2017–0032; Airspace Docket No. 17– particularly helpful in developing September 15, 2016. FAA Order
AEA–1, at the beginning of your reasoned regulatory decisions on the 7400.11A is publicly available as listed
comments. You may also submit and proposal. Comments are specifically in the ADDRESSES section of this
review received comments through the invited on the overall regulatory, document. FAA Order 7400.11A lists
Internet at http://www.regulations.gov. aeronautical, economic, environmental, Class A, B, C, D, and E airspace areas,
You may review the public docket and energy-related aspects of the air traffic service routes, and reporting
containing the proposal, any comments proposal. points.
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| Action | Supplemental notice of proposed rulemaking (SNPRM); reopening of comment period. | |
| Dates | We must receive comments on this SNPRM by May 22, 2017. | |
| 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. | |
| FR Citation | 82 FR 16948 | |
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