82 FR 18079 - Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 72 (April 17, 2017)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 72 (April 17, 2017)
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[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 72 (Monday, April 17, 2017)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 18079-18082] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2017-07076] ======================================================================== Rules and Regulations Federal Register ________________________________________________________________________ This section of the FEDERAL REGISTER contains regulatory documents having general applicability and legal effect, most of which are keyed to and codified in the Code of Federal Regulations, which is published under 50 titles pursuant to 44 U.S.C. 1510. The Code of Federal Regulations is sold by the Superintendent of Documents. ======================================================================== Federal Register / Vol. 82, No. 72 / Monday, April 17, 2017 / Rules and Regulations [[Page 18079]] DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2015-7526; Directorate Identifier 2014-NM-217-AD; Amendment 39-18852; AD 2017-08-03] 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 A318, A319, A320-211, -212, -214, -231, -232, and -233 airplanes, and A321 series airplanes. This AD was prompted by the discovery of corroded circlips in fuel vent protectors (FVP) having a certain part number. This AD requires an inspection to determine the part number and serial number of the FVP, and replacement if necessary; and application of sealant on certain nuts and bolts of the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA) duct assembly. We are issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products. DATES: This AD is effective May 22, 2017. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of May 22, 2017. ADDRESSES: For service information identified in this final rule, contact Airbus, Airworthiness Office--EIAS, 1 Rond Point Maurice Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61 93 44 51; email [email protected]; Internet http://www.airbus.com. 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-2015- 7526. 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-2015- 7526; or in person at the Docket Management Facility between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket contains this AD, the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and other information. The street address for the Docket Office (telephone 800-647-5527) is Docket Management Facility, U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Sanjay Ralhan, Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; telephone 425-227-1405; fax 425-227-1149. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Discussion We issued a supplemental notice of proposed rulemaking (SNPRM) to amend 14 CFR part 39 by adding an AD that would apply to all Airbus Model A318, A319, A320-211, -212, -214, -231, -232, and -233 airplanes, and A321 series airplanes. The SNPRM published in the Federal Register on October 21, 2016 (81 FR 72748) (``the SNPRM''). We preceded the SNPRM with a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) that published in the Federal Register on December 23, 2015 (80 FR 79742) (``the NPRM''). The NPRM proposed to require an inspection to determine the part number and serial number of the FVP, and replacement if necessary. The NPRM was prompted by the discovery of corroded circlips in FVPs having a certain part number. The SNPRM proposed to require an additional action for sealant application on some nuts and bolts on the NACA duct assembly, and to provide a grace period to the compliance time. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct corroded circlips. Such corrosion could lead to failure of the circlips and consequent movement of the FVP and result in a reduction of the flame protector capability of the FVP cartridge, which could result in damage to the airplane in case of lightning impact or fire on the ground. The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical Agent for the Member States of the European Union, has issued AD 2016- 0114, dated June 15, 2016; corrected June 23, 2016 (referred to after this as the Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or ``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for all Airbus Model A318, A319, A320-211, -212, -214, -231, -232, and -233 airplanes, and A321 series airplanes. The MCAI states: On each aeroplane wing, a NACA duct assembly is installed, including a Fuel Vent Protector (FVP) which is used as flame arrestor. This FVP is maintained in its NACA duct assembly by a circlip (also known as C-clip). Following a wing water pressure test, the FVP is removed and dried with heat. During an inspection after this test, several circlips were reported to be discoloured. Investigation revealed that a batch of circlips fitted on some FVP Part Number (P/N) 786073-1-0 have an increased risk of corrosion due to a manufacturing quality issue. This condition, if not detected and corrected, could lead to circlip failure and consequent FVP movement, reducing the flame protector capability of the FVP cartridge, possibly resulting in damage to the aeroplane in case of lightning impact or fire on ground. Airbus issued Service Bulletin (SB) A320-28-1221, providing instructions for identification by serial number (s/n) and removal from service of the affected FVP P/N 786073-1-0, and EASA issued AD 2014-0234, later revised, to require those actions and to implement installation requirements for the FVP. After that [EASA] AD was issued, one step in the FVP re- installation instructions was identified as missing. Consequently, Airbus revised SB A320-28-1221 to provide instructions for sealant installation on some nuts and bolts on the NACA duct assembly. For the reasons described above, this [EASA] AD retains the requirements of EASA AD 2014-0234R1, which is superseded, and requires additional work for aeroplanes already modified in accordance with Airbus SB A320-28-1221 original issue or Revision 01. You may examine the MCAI in the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for [[Page 18080]] and locating Docket No. FAA-2015-7526. Comments We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing this AD. We received no comments on the SNPRM or on the determination of the cost to the public. Conclusion We reviewed the relevant data and determined that air safety and the public interest require adopting this AD as proposed except for minor editorial changes. We have determined that these minor changes:Are consistent with the intent that was proposed in the SNPRM for correcting the unsafe condition; and Do not add any additional burden upon the public than was already proposed in the SNPRM. Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 Airbus has issued Service Bulletin A320-28-1221, Revision 02, dated January 11, 2016. The service information describes procedures for inspecting the FVP to determine the part number and serial number, replacing any affected FVP, and applying sealant to the nuts and bolts of the NACA duct assembly. 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 7 airplanes of U.S. registry. We also estimate that it will take about 19 work-hours per product to comply with the new basic requirements of this AD. The average labor rate is $85 per work-hour. Required parts will cost about $25,640 per product. Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of this AD on U.S. operators to be $190,785, or $27,255 per product. Authority for This Rulemaking Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the authority of the FAA Administrator. ``Subtitle VII: Aviation Programs,'' describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's authority. We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in ``Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: General requirements.'' Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this rulemaking action. Regulatory Findings We determined that this AD will not have federalism implications under Executive Order 13132. This AD will not have a substantial direct effect on the States, on the relationship between the national government and the States, or on the distribution of power and responsibilities among the various levels of government. For the reasons discussed above, I certify that this AD: 1. Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive Order 12866; 2. Is not a ``significant rule'' under the DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); 3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska; and 4. Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by reference, Safety. Adoption of the Amendment Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator, the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows: PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES 0 1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows: Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. Sec. 39.13 [Amended] 0 2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness directive (AD): 2017-08-03 Airbus: Amendment 39-18852; Docket No. FAA-2015-7526; Directorate Identifier 2014-NM-217-AD. (a) Effective Date This AD is effective May 22, 2017. (b) Affected ADs None. (c) Applicability This AD applies to the airplanes specified in paragraphs (c)(1), (c)(2), (c)(3), and (c)(4) of this AD, certificated in any category, all manufacturer serial numbers. (1) Airbus Model A318-111, -112, -121, and -122 airplanes. (2) Airbus Model A319-111, -112, -113, -114, -115, -131, -132, and -133 airplanes. (3) Airbus Model A320-211, -212, -214, -231, -232, and -233 airplanes. (4) Airbus Model A321-111, -112, -131, -211, -212, -213, -231, and -232 airplanes. (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 28, Fuel. (e) Reason This AD was prompted by the discovery of corroded circlips in fuel vent protectors (FVP) having a certain part number. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct corroded circlips. Such corrosion could lead to failure of the circlips and consequent movement of the FVP and result in a reduction of the flame protector capability of the FVP cartridge, which could result in damage to the airplane in case of lightning impact or fire on the ground. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Inspection of FVP and Corrective Action For airplanes having a manufacturer serial number specified in figure 1 to paragraphs (g) and (i) of this AD: At the time specified in paragraph (h) of this AD, do an inspection to determine the part number and serial number of the FVP. If the FVP has part number (P/ N) 786073-1-0 with a serial number that is specified in figure 2 to paragraphs (g) and (i) of this AD, and the FVP is not marked ``Amdt B,'' replace the FVP with a serviceable part, at the time specified in paragraph (h) of this AD, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A320-28-1221, Revision 02, dated January 11, 2016. A review of airplane maintenance records is acceptable in lieu of this inspection if the part number and serial number of the FVP can be conclusively determined from that review. Figure 1 to Paragraphs (g) and (i) of This AD--Affected Airplane Manufacturer Serial Numbers ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5438 5461 5485 through 5488 inclusive 5536 5441 5463 5490 through 5493 inclusive 5539 5444 5464 5495 through 5505 inclusive 5541 5445 5469 5507 through 5515 inclusive 5544 [[Page 18081]] 5447 5473 through 5478 inclusive 5517 5547 5457 5481 5518 5551 5459 5482 5520 through 5527 inclusive 5553 5460 5483 5530 5556 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Figure 2 to Paragraphs (g) and (i) of This AD--Affected Serial Numbers for Part Number 786073-1-0 [Manufactured during August 2012] ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Serial No. 786073IN0xxxx (xxxx indicates the last four digits) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3752 3821 3868 3911 3966 4010 3753 3826 3871 3914 3967 4011 3754 3827 3874 3922 3969 4013 3755 3829 3877 3925 3971 4017 3756 3830 3878 3927 3972 4019 3757 3833 3882 3930 3977 4023 3758 3834 3893 3937 3978 4024 3759 3836 3897 3938 3980 4025 3760 3839 3898 3940 3981 4026 3761 3840 3899 3945 3982 4039 3787 3848 3900 3946 3983 4048 3788 3849 3901 3947 3984 4065 3810 3850 3904 3948 3985 4066 3812 3851 3905 3951 3986 4068 3814 3853 3906 3961 3987 4070 3817 3859 3907 3962 3996 4184 3819 3860 3908 3964 3997 4187 3820 3867 3910 3965 4009 None ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (h) Compliance Times for the Requirements of Paragraph (g) of This AD Do the actions required by paragraph (g) of this AD at the earliest of the times specified in paragraphs (h)(1), (h)(2), and (h)(3) of this AD, or within 30 days after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later. (1) Before the accumulation of 5,000 total flight cycles after the date of manufacture of the airplane. (2) Before the accumulation of 7,500 total flight hours after the date of manufacture of the airplane. (3) Within 30 months after the date of manufacture of the airplane. (i) Exclusion From Actions Required by Paragraph (g) of This AD An airplane that does not have a manufacturer serial number specified in figure 1 to paragraphs (g) and (i) of this AD is excluded from the requirements of paragraph (g) of this AD, provided that a FVP having P/N 786073-1-0 with a serial number specified in figure 2 to paragraphs (g) and (i) of this AD has not been installed on that airplane after July 2012. If a FVP having P/N 786073-1-0 with a serial number specified in figure 2 to paragraphs (g) and (i) of this AD is installed, or the serial number cannot be identified: Within 12 months after the effective date of this AD, replace the FVP with a serviceable part, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A320-28-1221, Revision 02, dated January 11, 2016. A review of airplane maintenance records is acceptable if it can be conclusively determined from that review that a FVP having a serial number specified in figure 2 to paragraphs (g) and (i) of this AD has not been installed on that airplane after July 2012. (j) Parts Installation Limitation As of the effective date of this AD, a FVP having P/N 786073-1-0 and a serial number listed in figure 2 to paragraphs (g) and (i) of this AD may be installed on any airplane, provided the FVP is marked with ``Amdt B.'' (k) 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 European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA); or Airbus's EASA Design Organization Approval (DOA). If approved by the DOA, the approval must include the DOA-authorized signature. (3) Required for Compliance (RC): If any service information contains procedures or tests that are identified as RC, those procedures and tests must be done to comply with this AD; any procedures or tests that are not identified as RC are recommended. Those procedures and tests that are not identified as RC may be deviated from using accepted methods in accordance with the operator's maintenance or inspection program without obtaining approval of an AMOC, provided the procedures and tests identified as RC can be done and the airplane can be put back in an airworthy condition. Any substitutions or changes to procedures or tests identified as RC require approval of an AMOC. (l) Related Information Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA Airworthiness Directive 2016-0114, dated June 15, 2016; corrected June 23, 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-2015-7526. (m) Material Incorporated by Reference (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference (IBR) of the service information listed in this paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. (2) You must use this service information as applicable to do the actions required by this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise. (i) Airbus Service Bulletin A320-28-1221, Revision 02, dated January 11, 2016. (ii) Reserved. [[Page 18082]] (3) 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. (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 31, 2017. Michael Kaszycki, Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2017-07076 Filed 4-14-17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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contains regulatory documents having general the availability of this material at the corroded circlips. Such corrosion could
applicability and legal effect, most of which FAA, call 425–227–1221. It is also lead to failure of the circlips and
are keyed to and codified in the Code of available on the Internet at http:// consequent movement of the FVP and
Federal Regulations, which is published under www.regulations.gov by searching for result in a reduction of the flame
50 titles pursuant to 44 U.S.C. 1510.
and locating Docket No. FAA–2015– protector capability of the FVP
The Code of Federal Regulations is sold by 7526. cartridge, which could result in damage
the Superintendent of Documents. to the airplane in case of lightning
Examining the AD Docket
impact or fire on the ground.
You may examine the AD docket on The European Aviation Safety Agency
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION the Internet at http:// (EASA), which is the Technical Agent
www.regulations.gov by searching for for the Member States of the European
Federal Aviation Administration and locating Docket No. FAA–2015– Union, has issued AD 2016–0114, dated
7526; or in person at the Docket June 15, 2016; corrected June 23, 2016
14 CFR Part 39 Management Facility between 9 a.m. (referred to after this as the Mandatory
[Docket No. FAA–2015–7526; Directorate and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, Continuing Airworthiness Information,
Identifier 2014–NM–217–AD; Amendment except Federal holidays. The AD docket or ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe
39–18852; AD 2017–08–03] contains this AD, the regulatory condition for all Airbus Model A318,
RIN 2120–AA64
evaluation, any comments received, and A319, A320–211, –212, –214, –231,
other information. The street address for –232, and –233 airplanes, and A321
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus the Docket Office (telephone 800–647– series airplanes. The MCAI states:
Airplanes 5527) is Docket Management Facility, On each aeroplane wing, a NACA duct
U.S. Department of Transportation, assembly is installed, including a Fuel Vent
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Docket Operations, M–30, West Protector (FVP) which is used as flame
Administration (FAA), Department of Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140, arrestor. This FVP is maintained in its NACA
Transportation (DOT). 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., duct assembly by a circlip (also known as C-
ACTION: Final rule. Washington, DC 20590. clip). Following a wing water pressure test,
the FVP is removed and dried with heat.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
SUMMARY: We are adopting a new During an inspection after this test, several
Sanjay Ralhan, Aerospace Engineer, circlips were reported to be discoloured.
airworthiness directive (AD) for all International Branch, ANM–116, Investigation revealed that a batch of circlips
Airbus Model A318, A319, A320–211, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, fitted on some FVP Part Number (P/N)
–212, –214, –231, –232, and –233 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 786073–1–0 have an increased risk of
airplanes, and A321 series airplanes. 98057–3356; telephone 425–227–1405; corrosion due to a manufacturing quality
This AD was prompted by the discovery fax 425–227–1149. issue.
of corroded circlips in fuel vent This condition, if not detected and
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
protectors (FVP) having a certain part corrected, could lead to circlip failure and
number. This AD requires an inspection Discussion consequent FVP movement, reducing the
to determine the part number and serial flame protector capability of the FVP
We issued a supplemental notice of cartridge, possibly resulting in damage to the
number of the FVP, and replacement if proposed rulemaking (SNPRM) to aeroplane in case of lightning impact or fire
necessary; and application of sealant on amend 14 CFR part 39 by adding an AD on ground.
certain nuts and bolts of the National that would apply to all Airbus Model Airbus issued Service Bulletin (SB) A320–
Advisory Committee for Aeronautics A318, A319, A320–211, –212, –214, 28–1221, providing instructions for
(NACA) duct assembly. We are issuing –231, –232, and –233 airplanes, and identification by serial number (s/n) and
this AD to address the unsafe condition A321 series airplanes. The SNPRM
removal from service of the affected FVP P/
on these products. N 786073–1–0, and EASA issued AD 2014–
published in the Federal Register on 0234, later revised, to require those actions
DATES: This AD is effective May 22, October 21, 2016 (81 FR 72748) (‘‘the and to implement installation requirements
2017. SNPRM’’). We preceded the SNPRM for the FVP.
The Director of the Federal Register with a notice of proposed rulemaking After that [EASA] AD was issued, one step
approved the incorporation by reference (NPRM) that published in the Federal in the FVP re-installation instructions was
of a certain publication listed in this AD Register on December 23, 2015 (80 FR identified as missing. Consequently, Airbus
as of May 22, 2017. 79742) (‘‘the NPRM’’). The NPRM revised SB A320–28–1221 to provide
instructions for sealant installation on some
ADDRESSES: For service information proposed to require an inspection to nuts and bolts on the NACA duct assembly.
identified in this final rule, contact determine the part number and serial For the reasons described above, this
Airbus, Airworthiness Office—EIAS, 1 number of the FVP, and replacement if [EASA] AD retains the requirements of EASA
Rond Point Maurice Bellonte, 31707 necessary. The NPRM was prompted by AD 2014–0234R1, which is superseded, and
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Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone +33 5 the discovery of corroded circlips in requires additional work for aeroplanes
61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61 93 44 51; email FVPs having a certain part number. The already modified in accordance with Airbus
account.airworth-eas@airbus.com; SNPRM proposed to require an SB A320–28–1221 original issue or Revision
Internet http://www.airbus.com. You additional action for sealant application 01.
may view this referenced service on some nuts and bolts on the NACA You may examine the MCAI in the AD
information at the FAA, Transport duct assembly, and to provide a grace docket on the Internet at http://
Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue period to the compliance time. We are www.regulations.gov by searching for
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and locating Docket No. FAA–2015– We are issuing this rulemaking under 2017–08–03 Airbus: Amendment 39–18852;
7526. the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII, Docket No. FAA–2015–7526; Directorate
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: Identifier 2014–NM–217–AD.
Comments
General requirements.’’ Under that (a) Effective Date
We gave the public the opportunity to section, Congress charges the FAA with
participate in developing this AD. We This AD is effective May 22, 2017.
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in
received no comments on the SNPRM or air commerce by prescribing regulations (b) Affected ADs
on the determination of the cost to the for practices, methods, and procedures None.
public. the Administrator finds necessary for
safety in air commerce. This regulation (c) Applicability
Conclusion
is within the scope of that authority This AD applies to the airplanes specified
We reviewed the relevant data and because it addresses an unsafe condition in paragraphs (c)(1), (c)(2), (c)(3), and (c)(4)
determined that air safety and the that is likely to exist or develop on of this AD, certificated in any category, all
public interest require adopting this AD products identified in this rulemaking manufacturer serial numbers.
as proposed except for minor editorial action. (1) Airbus Model A318–111, –112, –121,
changes. We have determined that these and –122 airplanes.
minor changes: Regulatory Findings (2) Airbus Model A319–111, –112, –113,
• Are consistent with the intent that We determined that this AD will not –114, –115, –131, –132, and –133 airplanes.
was proposed in the SNPRM for have federalism implications under (3) Airbus Model A320–211, –212, –214,
correcting the unsafe condition; and Executive Order 13132. This AD will –231, –232, and –233 airplanes.
• Do not add any additional burden not have a substantial direct effect on (4) Airbus Model A321–111, –112, –131,
upon the public than was already the States, on the relationship between –211, –212, –213, –231, and –232 airplanes.
proposed in the SNPRM. the national government and the States, (d) Subject
Related Service Information Under 1 or on the distribution of power and Air Transport Association (ATA) of
CFR Part 51 responsibilities among the various America Code 28, Fuel.
levels of government.
Airbus has issued Service Bulletin For the reasons discussed above, I (e) Reason
A320–28–1221, Revision 02, dated certify that this AD:
January 11, 2016. The service This AD was prompted by the discovery of
1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory corroded circlips in fuel vent protectors
information describes procedures for action’’ under Executive Order 12866; (FVP) having a certain part number. We are
inspecting the FVP to determine the part 2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the issuing this AD to detect and correct
number and serial number, replacing DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures corroded circlips. Such corrosion could lead
any affected FVP, and applying sealant (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); to failure of the circlips and consequent
to the nuts and bolts of the NACA duct 3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in movement of the FVP and result in a
assembly. This service information is Alaska; and reduction of the flame protector capability of
reasonably available because the 4. Will not have a significant the FVP cartridge, which could result in
interested parties have access to it economic impact, positive or negative, damage to the airplane in case of lightning
through their normal course of business on a substantial number of small entities impact or fire on the ground.
or by the means identified in the under the criteria of the Regulatory
ADDRESSES section. (f) Compliance
Flexibility Act.
Comply with this AD within the
Costs of Compliance List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 compliance times specified, unless already
We estimate that this AD affects 7 Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation done.
airplanes of U.S. registry. We also safety, Incorporation by reference, (g) Inspection of FVP and Corrective Action
estimate that it will take about 19 work- Safety.
hours per product to comply with the For airplanes having a manufacturer serial
new basic requirements of this AD. The Adoption of the Amendment number specified in figure 1 to paragraphs (g)
average labor rate is $85 per work-hour. Accordingly, under the authority and (i) of this AD: At the time specified in
paragraph (h) of this AD, do an inspection to
Required parts will cost about $25,640 delegated to me by the Administrator,
determine the part number and serial number
per product. Based on these figures, we the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as of the FVP. If the FVP has part number (P/
estimate the cost of this AD on U.S. follows: N) 786073–1–0 with a serial number that is
operators to be $190,785, or $27,255 per specified in figure 2 to paragraphs (g) and (i)
product. PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
of this AD, and the FVP is not marked ‘‘Amdt
DIRECTIVES B,’’ replace the FVP with a serviceable part,
Authority for This Rulemaking
■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 at the time specified in paragraph (h) of this
Title 49 of the United States Code AD, in accordance with the Accomplishment
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue continues to read as follows:
Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A320–
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. 28–1221, Revision 02, dated January 11,
section 106, describes the authority of 2016. A review of airplane maintenance
the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII: § 39.13 [Amended]
records is acceptable in lieu of this
Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding inspection if the part number and serial
detail the scope of the Agency’s the following new airworthiness number of the FVP can be conclusively
authority. directive (AD): determined from that review.
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FIGURE 1 TO PARAGRAPHS (g) AND (i) OF THIS AD—AFFECTED AIRPLANE MANUFACTURER SERIAL NUMBERS
5438 5461 5485 through 5488 inclusive 5536
5441 5463 5490 through 5493 inclusive 5539
5444 5464 5495 through 5505 inclusive 5541
5445 5469 5507 through 5515 inclusive 5544
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FIGURE 1 TO PARAGRAPHS (g) AND (i) OF THIS AD—AFFECTED AIRPLANE MANUFACTURER SERIAL NUMBERS—Continued
5447 5473 through 5478 inclusive 5517 5547
5457 5481 5518 5551
5459 5482 5520 through 5527 inclusive 5553
5460 5483 5530 5556
FIGURE 2 TO PARAGRAPHS (g) AND (i) OF THIS AD—AFFECTED SERIAL NUMBERS FOR PART NUMBER 786073–1–0
[Manufactured during August 2012]
Serial No. 786073IN0xxxx (xxxx indicates the last four digits)
3752 3821 3868 3911 3966 4010
3753 3826 3871 3914 3967 4011
3754 3827 3874 3922 3969 4013
3755 3829 3877 3925 3971 4017
3756 3830 3878 3927 3972 4019
3757 3833 3882 3930 3977 4023
3758 3834 3893 3937 3978 4024
3759 3836 3897 3938 3980 4025
3760 3839 3898 3940 3981 4026
3761 3840 3899 3945 3982 4039
3787 3848 3900 3946 3983 4048
3788 3849 3901 3947 3984 4065
3810 3850 3904 3948 3985 4066
3812 3851 3905 3951 3986 4068
3814 3853 3906 3961 3987 4070
3817 3859 3907 3962 3996 4184
3819 3860 3908 3964 3997 4187
3820 3867 3910 3965 4009 None
(h) Compliance Times for the Requirements (j) Parts Installation Limitation the DOA, the approval must include the
of Paragraph (g) of This AD As of the effective date of this AD, a FVP DOA-authorized signature.
Do the actions required by paragraph (g) of having P/N 786073–1–0 and a serial number (3) Required for Compliance (RC): If any
this AD at the earliest of the times specified listed in figure 2 to paragraphs (g) and (i) of service information contains procedures or
in paragraphs (h)(1), (h)(2), and (h)(3) of this this AD may be installed on any airplane, tests that are identified as RC, those
AD, or within 30 days after the effective date provided the FVP is marked with ‘‘Amdt B.’’ procedures and tests must be done to comply
of this AD, whichever occurs later. with this AD; any procedures or tests that are
(k) Other FAA AD Provisions not identified as RC are recommended. Those
(1) Before the accumulation of 5,000 total
flight cycles after the date of manufacture of The following provisions also apply to this procedures and tests that are not identified
the airplane. AD: as RC may be deviated from using accepted
(2) Before the accumulation of 7,500 total (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance methods in accordance with the operator’s
flight hours after the date of manufacture of (AMOCs): The Manager, International maintenance or inspection program without
the airplane. Branch, ANM–116, Transport Airplane obtaining approval of an AMOC, provided
(3) Within 30 months after the date of Directorate, FAA, has the authority to the procedures and tests identified as RC can
manufacture of the airplane. approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested be done and the airplane can be put back in
using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. an airworthy condition. Any substitutions or
(i) Exclusion From Actions Required by In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your
Paragraph (g) of This AD changes to procedures or tests identified as
request to your principal inspector or local
RC require approval of an AMOC.
An airplane that does not have a Flight Standards District Office, as
manufacturer serial number specified in appropriate. If sending information directly (l) Related Information
figure 1 to paragraphs (g) and (i) of this AD to the International Branch, send it to ATTN:
Refer to Mandatory Continuing
is excluded from the requirements of Sanjay Ralhan, Aerospace Engineer,
International Branch, ANM–116, Transport Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA
paragraph (g) of this AD, provided that a FVP
Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Airworthiness Directive 2016–0114, dated
having P/N 786073–1–0 with a serial number
specified in figure 2 to paragraphs (g) and (i) Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356; June 15, 2016; corrected June 23, 2016; for
of this AD has not been installed on that telephone 425–227–1405; fax 425–227–1149. related information. This MCAI may be
airplane after July 2012. If a FVP having P/ Information may be emailed to: 9-ANM-116- found in the AD docket on the Internet at
N 786073–1–0 with a serial number specified AMOC-REQUESTS@faa.gov. Before using http://www.regulations.gov by searching for
in figure 2 to paragraphs (g) and (i) of this any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate and locating Docket No. FAA–2015–7526.
AD is installed, or the serial number cannot principal inspector, or lacking a principal (m) Material Incorporated by Reference
be identified: Within 12 months after the inspector, the manager of the local flight
effective date of this AD, replace the FVP standards district office/certificate holding (1) The Director of the Federal Register
with a serviceable part, in accordance with district office. approved the incorporation by reference
the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any (IBR) of the service information listed in this
requirement in this AD to obtain corrective paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR
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Service Bulletin A320–28–1221, Revision 02,
dated January 11, 2016. A review of airplane actions from a manufacturer, the action must part 51.
maintenance records is acceptable if it can be be accomplished using a method approved (2) You must use this service information
conclusively determined from that review by the Manager, International Branch, ANM– as applicable to do the actions required by
that a FVP having a serial number specified 116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise.
in figure 2 to paragraphs (g) and (i) of this the European Aviation Safety Agency (i) Airbus Service Bulletin A320–28–1221,
AD has not been installed on that airplane (EASA); or Airbus’s EASA Design Revision 02, dated January 11, 2016.
after July 2012. Organization Approval (DOA). If approved by (ii) Reserved.
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(3) For service information identified in at the FAA, You may view this service numbers referenced in GE Service
this AD, contact Airbus, Airworthiness information at the FAA, Engine & Bulletin (SB) GE90–100 S/B 79–0034,
Office—EIAS, 1 Rond Point Maurice Propeller Directorate, 1200 District Revision 03, dated August 5, 2016. This
Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; Avenue, Burlington, MA. For would ensure that the applicability of
telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61
93 44 51; email account.airworth-eas@
information on the availability of this the AD is not misinterpreted.
airbus.com; Internet http://www.airbus.com. material at the FAA, call 781–238–7125. We agree. We changed this AD by
(4) You may view this service information It is also available on the internet at adding a reference in the Applicability
at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, http://www.regulations.gov by searching paragraph to the respective vendor
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For for and locating Docket No. FAA–2016– number after the part number.
information on the availability of this 9167.
material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221. Request To Clarify Tracking of
(5) You may view this service information Examining the AD Docket Accomplishment of AD
that is incorporated by reference at the You may examine the AD docket on MTU commented that clarification of
National Archives and Records the Internet at http:// the accomplishment of this AD is
Administration (NARA). For information on www.regulations.gov by searching for needed because GE SB GE90–100 S/B
the availability of this material at NARA, call and locating Docket No. FAA–2016–
202–741–6030, or go to: http://
79–0034, Revision 03, dated August 5,
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-
9167; or in person at the Docket 2016, requires marking repaired parts
locations.html. Management Facility between 9 a.m. with the suffix ‘‘A’’ at the end of the
and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, serial number but the proposed AD does
Issued in Renton, Washington, on March except Federal holidays. The AD docket
31, 2017.
not. MTU indicated that ‘‘GE fleet
contains this AD, the regulatory highlites’’ note that the suffix is not part
Michael Kaszycki, evaluation, any comments received, and of the actual serial number and must not
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane other information. The address for the appear on EASA or FAA documents.
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. Docket Office (phone: 800–647–5527) is We disagree. Although we are not
[FR Doc. 2017–07076 Filed 4–14–17; 8:45 am] Document Management Facility, U.S. requiring that parts be marked with the
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P Department of Transportation, Docket suffix ‘‘A’’ to reflect compliance with
Operations, M–30, West Building this AD, these parts are typically
Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200 marked after repair per the requirements
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, of GE SB GE90–100 S/B 79–0034.
DC 20590. Operators are free, however, to devise
Federal Aviation Administration
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: John an alternate tracking system, i.e. through
14 CFR Part 39 Frost, Aerospace Engineer, Engine part markings and/or records, to show
Certification Office, FAA, 1200 District that the part has been repaired and is
[Docket No. FAA–2016–9167; Directorate Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803; phone: eligible for installation. We did not
Identifier 2016–NE–20–AD; Amendment 39– 781–238–7756; fax: 781–238–7199; change this AD.
18855; AD 2017–08–06] email: john.frost@faa.gov.
Request To Reference Latest Service
RIN 2120–AA64 SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Bulletin
Airworthiness Directives; General Discussion MTU requested that we change the
Electric Company Turbofan Engines We issued a notice of proposed reference to GE SB GE90–100 S/B 79–
rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR 0034, Revision 03, dated August 5,
AGENCY: Federal Aviation part 39 by adding an AD that would 2016, to the ‘‘latest version’’ of this SB.
Administration (FAA), DOT. apply to certain GE GE90 turbofan We disagree. We cannot require
ACTION: Final rule. engines. The NPRM published in the compliance to a document that does not
SUMMARY: We are adopting a new Federal Register on December 7, 2016 exist. We note that operators may
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain (81 FR 88145) (‘‘the NPRM’’). The submit a request for an alternate method
General Electric Company (GE) GE90 NPRM was prompted by a report of an of compliance if this SB is revised after
turbofan engines. This AD was engine and airplane fire. The NPRM the publication of this AD. We did not
prompted by a report of an engine and proposed to require replacing affected change this AD.
airplane fire. This AD requires replacing fuel/oil lube/servo coolers (‘‘main fuel Request To Revise References to Main
affected fuel/oil lube/servo coolers oil heat exchangers’’) with a part eligible Heat Exchanger
(‘‘main fuel oil heat exchangers’’) with for installation. We are issuing this AD
to prevent failure of a main fuel oil heat GE requested that references in the
a part eligible for installation. We are AD to the ‘‘main heat exchanger’’ be
issuing this AD to correct the unsafe exchanger, which could result in an
engine fire. changed to the ‘‘main fuel oil heat
condition on these products. exchanger’’ and/or the ‘‘MFOHE.’’ GE
DATES: This AD is effective May 22, Comments indicated that ‘‘main fuel oil heat
2017. We gave the public the opportunity to exchanger’’ is the term that it uses in
The Director of the Federal Register participate in developing this AD. The communications with its operators.
approved the incorporation by reference following presents the comments We agree. We changed references in
of certain publications listed in this AD received on the NPRM and the FAA’s this AD from ‘‘main heat exchanger’’ to
as of May 22, 2017. response to each comment. ‘‘main fuel oil heat exchanger.’’
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ADDRESSES: For service information
identified in this final rule, contact Request To Revise Applicability Request To Revise Description of
General Electric Company, GE-Aviation, Reference Incident and Unsafe Condition
Room 285, 1 Neumann Way, Cincinnati, All Nippon Airways, MTU Statement
OH 45215, phone: 513–552–3272; email: Maintenance Hannover GmbH (MTU), GE requested that we revise the
aviation.fleetsupport@ge.com. You may and Air New Zealand commented that discussion in the NPRM of the cause of
view this referenced service information this AD should list all vendor part the incident and the unsafe condition
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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 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 18079 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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