82 FR 22445 - Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 93 (May 16, 2017)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 93 (May 16, 2017)
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[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 93 (Tuesday, May 16, 2017)] [Proposed Rules] [Pages 22445-22448] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2017-09845] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2017-0339; Directorate Identifier 2016-NM-078-AD] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: We propose to supersede Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2014-13- 17, for all Airbus Model A300 series airplanes; Airbus Model A300 B4- 600, B4-600R, and F4-600R series airplanes, and Model A300 C4-605R Variant F airplanes (collectively called Model A300-600 series airplanes); and Airbus Model A310 series airplanes. AD 2014-13-17 currently requires repetitive functional tests of the circuit breakers for the fuel pump power supply, and replacement of certain circuit breakers. Since we issued AD 2014-13-17, we have determined that installation of a newly developed fuel pump standard will better address the unsafe condition. This proposed AD would require installation of fuel pumps having the new standard, which would terminate the repetitive functional tests. We are proposing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products. DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by June 30, 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 NPRM, contact Airbus SAS, Airworthiness Office--EAW, 1 Rond Point Maurice Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61 93 44 51; email [email protected]; Internet http://www.airbus.com. You may view this referenced service information at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 425-227-1221. 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-2017- 0339; 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 Operations 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: Dan Rodina, Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; telephone 425-227-2125; fax 425-227-1149. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Comments Invited We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or arguments about this proposal. Send your comments to an address listed under the ADDRESSES [[Page 22446]] section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2017-0339; Directorate Identifier 2016-NM-078-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 On June 25, 2014, we issued AD 2014-13-17, Amendment 39-17893 (79 FR 41098, July 15, 2014) (``AD 2014-13-17''). AD 2014-13-17 requires actions intended to address an unsafe condition on all Airbus Model A300 series airplanes; Model A300-600 series airplanes; and Airbus Model A310 series airplanes. Since we issued AD 2014-13-17, a new fuel pump standard was developed that has improved thermal protection. This improved thermal protection prevents a fuel pump from overheating, and possibly resulting in a fuel tank explosion and loss of the airplane. We have determined that installation of the fuel pump standard will better address the unsafe condition than the currently required repetitive functional tests. The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical Agent for the Member States of the European Union, has issued EASA Airworthiness Directive 2016-0080, dated April 21, 2016 (referred to after this as the Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or ``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for all Airbus Model A300 series airplanes; Model A300-600 series airplanes; and Airbus Model A310 series airplanes. The MCAI states: Two successive failures have been reported of a Right Hand # 1 inner tank fuel pump, Part Number (P/N) 2052Cxx series (where ``xx'' represents any numerical combination). These occurrences were solved by replacement of the pump, associated circuit breaker (CB) and the alternating current (AC) bus load relay. Investigations determined that, in case of loss of one phase on the pump supply and the associated CB failing to trip, the fuel pump thermal fuses may not operate as quickly as expected. This condition, if not detected and corrected, could lead to an overheat condition of the fuel pump in excess of 200[deg]C, possibly resulting in a fuel tank explosion and loss of the aeroplane. To address this potential unsafe condition, Airbus issued Alert Operator Transmission (AOT) A28W002-13 providing instructions for functional tests of CBs. As a temporary measure, EASA issued AD 2013-0163 [which corresponds to FAA AD 2014-13-17] to require repetitive functional tests of the affected fuel pump power supply CBs, and, depending on findings, replacement. Since that [EASA] AD was issued, a new standard of fuel pump was developed, which improves the thermal protection, thereby preventing the potential unsafe condition and cancelling the need for repetitive functional tests of the affected CBs, as required by EASA AD 2013-0163. Airbus issued Service Bulletin (SB) A300-28-0093, SB A300-28-6111, SB A300-28-9025 and SB A310-28-2176 to provide instructions for this upgrade of the fuel pump for all positions on the aeroplane. For the reasons described above, this [EASA] AD retains the requirements EASA AD 2013-0163, which is superseded, and requires installation of the new standard fuel pump, which constitutes terminating action for the repetitive functional tests. 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-2017- 0339. Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 Airbus has issued the following service information, which describes procedures for installing new standard fuel pumps with improved thermal protection. These documents are distinct since they apply to different airplane models in different configurations. Service Bulletin A300-28-0093, dated December 15, 2015. Service Bulletin A300-28-6111, Revision 01, dated February 29, 2016. Service Bulletin A310-28-2176, dated December 15, 2015. 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. FAA's Determination and Requirements of This Proposed AD 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. Costs of Compliance We estimate that this proposed AD affects 128 airplanes of U.S. registry. The actions required by AD 2014-13-17 and retained in this proposed AD take about 1 work-hour per product, at an average labor rate of $85 per work-hour. Based on these figures, the estimated cost of the actions that are required by AD 2014-13-17 is $85 per product, per inspection cycle. We also estimate that it would take up to 21 work-hours per product to comply with the basic requirements of this proposed AD. The average labor rate is $85 per work-hour. Required parts cost per product is not available. Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of this proposed AD on U.S. operators to be up to $228,480, or up to $1,785 per product. According to the manufacturer, some of the costs of this proposed AD may be covered under warranty, thereby reducing the cost impact on affected individuals. We do not control warranty coverage for affected individuals. As a result, we have included all available costs in our cost estimate. 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: [[Page 22447]] 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 removing Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2014-13-17, Amendment 39-17893 (79 FR 41098, July 15, 2014), and adding the following new AD: Airbus: Docket No. FAA-2017-0339; Directorate Identifier 2016-NM- 078-AD. (a) Comments Due Date We must receive comments by June 30, 2017. (b) Affected ADs This AD replaces AD 2014-13-17, Amendment 39-17893 (79 FR 41098, July 15, 2014) (``AD 2014-13-17''). (c) Applicability This AD applies to the Airbus airplanes, certificated in any category, identified in paragraphs (c)(1) through (c)(6) of this AD, all manufacturer serial numbers. (1) Airbus Model A300 B2-1A, B2-1C, B2K-3C, B2-203, B4-2C, B4- 103, and B4-203 airplanes. (2) Airbus Model A300 B4-601, B4-603, B4-620, and B4-622 airplanes. (3) Airbus Model A300 B4-605R and B4-622R airplanes. (4) Airbus Model A300 C4-605R Variant F airplanes. (5) Airbus Model A300 F4-605R and F4-622R airplanes. (6) Airbus Model A310-203, -204, -221, -222, -304, -322, -324, and -325 airplanes. (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 28, Fuel. (e) Reason This AD was prompted by reports of failures of the right inner tank fuel pump. We are issuing this AD to prevent a fuel pump from overheating, which could result in a fuel tank explosion and consequent loss of the airplane. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Retained: Repetitive Functional Tests of Circuit Breakers, With New Terminating Action This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (g) of AD 2014-13-17, with a new terminating action. (1) Within 6 months or 500 flight hours after August 19, 2014 (the effective date of AD 2014-13-17), whichever occurs first: Do a functional test of the circuit breakers for the fuel pump power supply, as identified in paragraphs (g)(1)(i), (g)(1)(ii), and (g)(1)(iii) of this AD, as applicable, in accordance with Airbus Alert Operators Transmission A28W002-13, dated July 23, 2013. Repeat the functional test thereafter at intervals not to exceed 6 months or 500 flight hours, whichever occurs first, until the fuel pump installation required by paragraph (h) of this AD is accomplished. (i) For Airbus Model A300 B2-1A, B2-1C, B2K-3C, and B2-203 airplanes: Inner and outer pump, No. 1 and No. 2, left-hand (LH) side and right-hand (RH) side. (ii) For Airbus Model A300 B4-2C, B4-103, B4-203, B4-601, B4- 603, B4-620, and B4-622 airplanes; and A310-203, -204, -221, and - 222 airplanes: (A) Inner and outer pump, No. 1 and No. 2, LH and RH; and (B) Center pump, LH and RH. (iii) For Airbus Model A300 B4-605R, B4-622R, F4-605R, F4-622R, and C4-605R Variant F airplanes; and Model A310-304, -322, -324, and -325 airplanes: (A) Inner and outer pump, No. 1 and No. 2, LH and RH; (B) Center pump, LH and RH; and (C) Trim tank pump No. 1 and No. 2. (2) If, during any functional test required by paragraph (g)(1) of this AD, any circuit breaker fails any functional test, or any circuit breaker is found to be stuck closed, before further flight, replace the affected circuit breaker with a serviceable part, in accordance with Airbus Alert Operators Transmission A28W002-13, dated July 23, 2013. (3) The replacement of one or more circuit breakers as required by paragraph (g)(2) of this AD does not terminate the repetitive functional tests required by paragraph (g)(1) of this AD. (h) New Requirement of This AD: Installation of Fuel Pumps Having a New Standard Within 72 months after the effective date of this AD: Install a fuel pump having a new standard at each applicable location on the airplane, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of the applicable service information specified in paragraph (h)(1), (h)(2), or (h)(3) of this AD. Accomplishment of the installation of fuel pumps having the new standard terminates the requirement for the repetitive functional tests required by paragraph (g)(1) of this AD. (1) Airbus Service Bulletin A300-28-0093, dated December 15, 2015. (2) Airbus Service Bulletin A300-28-6111, Revision 01, dated February 29, 2016. (3) Airbus Service Bulletin A310-28-2176, dated December 15, 2015. (i) Parts Installation Prohibition After the installation of any fuel pump having a new standard on an airplane, as required by paragraph (h) of this AD, no person may install any fuel pump having part number 2052Cxx (where ``xx'' represents any numerical combination) on that airplane. (j) Credit for Previous Actions This paragraph provides credit for the installation required by paragraph (h) of this AD, if the installation was done before the effective date of this AD using Airbus Service Bulletin A300-28- 6111, dated December 15, 2015. (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 the attention of the person identified in paragraph (l)(2) of this AD. 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: As of the effective date of this AD, for any requirement in this AD to obtain corrective actions from a manufacturer, the action must be accomplished using a method approved by the Manager, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA); or Airbus's EASA Design Organization Approval (DOA). If approved by the DOA, the approval must include the DOA-authorized signature. (3) Required for Compliance (RC): If any Airbus 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 [[Page 22448]] airworthy condition. Any substitutions or changes to procedures or tests identified as RC require approval of an AMOC. (l) Related Information (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA AD 2016-0080, dated April 21, 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-2017-0339. (2) For more information about this AD, contact Dan Rodina, Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057- 3356; telephone 425-227-2125; fax 425-227-1149. (3) For service information identified in this AD, contact Airbus SAS, Airworthiness Office--EAW, 1 Rond Point Maurice Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61 93 44 51; email [email protected]; Internet http://www.airbus.com. 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 May 8, 2017. Michael Kaszycki, Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2017-09845 Filed 5-15-17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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Bulletin 767–53A0275, dated January 5, (j) Related Information DATES: We must receive comments on
2017. (1) For more information about this AD, this proposed AD by June 30, 2017.
(h) Exceptions to the Service Information contact Wayne Lockett, Aerospace Engineer, ADDRESSES: You may send comments,
Airframe Branch, ANM 120S, FAA, Seattle using the procedures found in 14 CFR
(1) Where Boeing Alert Service Bulletin Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), 1601 Lind
767–53A0275, dated January 5, 2017, 11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following
Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356;
specifies a compliance time ‘‘after the phone: 425–917–6447; fax: 425–917–6590;
methods:
original issue date of this service bulletin,’’ email: wayne.lockett@faa.gov. • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to
this AD requires compliance within the (2) For service information identified in http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the
specified compliance time after the effective this AD, contact Boeing Commercial instructions for submitting comments.
date of this AD. Airplanes, Attention: Contractual & Data • Fax: 202–493–2251.
(2) If any cracking is found and Boeing Services (C&DS), 2600 Westminster Blvd., • Mail: U.S. Department of
Alert Service Bulletin 767–53A0275, dated MC 110–SK57, Seal Beach, CA 90740–5600; Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
January 5, 2017, specifies to contact Boeing telephone 562–797–1717; Internet https:// 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
for appropriate action and specifies that www.myboeingfleet.com. You may view this W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
action as ‘‘RC’’ (Required for Compliance): referenced service information at the FAA,
Washington, DC 20590.
Before further flight repair using a method Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind
Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For information
• Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of
approved in accordance with the procedures
specified in paragraph (i) of this AD. on the availability of this material at the Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
FAA, call 425–227–1221. 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
(i) Alternative Methods of Compliance W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
(AMOCs) Issued in Renton, Washington, on May 8,
2017.
Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5
(1) The Manager, Seattle Aircraft p.m., Monday through Friday, except
Certification Office (ACO), FAA, has the Michael Kaszycki,
Federal holidays.
authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if Acting Manager, Transport Airplane For service information identified in
requested using the procedures found in 14 Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
this NPRM, contact Airbus SAS,
CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, [FR Doc. 2017–09847 Filed 5–15–17; 8:45 am]
Airworthiness Office—EAW, 1 Rond
send your request to your principal inspector BILLING CODE 4910–13–P Point Maurice Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac
or local Flight Standards District Office, as
Cedex, France; telephone +33 5 61 93 36
appropriate. If sending information directly
to the manager of the ACO, send it to the
96; fax +33 5 61 93 44 51; email
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION account.airworth-eas@airbus.com;
attention of the person identified in
paragraph (j)(1) of this AD. Information may Federal Aviation Administration Internet http://www.airbus.com. You
be emailed to: 9-ANM-Seattle-ACO-AMOC- may view this referenced service
Requests@faa.gov. 14 CFR Part 39 information at the FAA, Transport
(2) Before using any approved AMOC, Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue
notify your appropriate principal inspector, [Docket No. FAA–2017–0339; Directorate SW., Renton, WA. For information on
or lacking a principal inspector, the manager Identifier 2016–NM–078–AD] the availability of this material at the
of the local flight standards district office/ FAA, call 425–227–1221.
certificate holding district office. RIN 2120–AA64
(3) An AMOC that provides an acceptable Examining the AD Docket
level of safety may be used for any repair, Airworthiness Directives; Airbus You may examine the AD docket on
modification, or alteration required by this Airplanes the Internet at http://
AD if it is approved by the Boeing www.regulations.gov by searching for
Commercial Airplanes Organization AGENCY: Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT. and locating Docket No. FAA–2017–
Designation Authorization (ODA) that has
been authorized by the Manager, Seattle
0339; or in person at the Docket
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
ACO, to make those findings. To be Management Facility between 9 a.m.
(NPRM).
approved, the repair method, modification and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
deviation, or alteration deviation must meet SUMMARY: We propose to supersede except Federal holidays. The AD docket
the certification basis of the airplane, and the Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2014–13– contains this proposed AD, the
approval must specifically refer to this AD. 17, for all Airbus Model A300 series regulatory evaluation, any comments
(4) Except as required by paragraph (h)(2) airplanes; Airbus Model A300 B4–600, received, and other information. The
of this AD: For service information that B4–600R, and F4–600R series airplanes, street address for the Docket Operations
contains steps that are labeled as RC, the office (telephone 800–647–5527) is in
and Model A300 C4–605R Variant F
provisions of paragraphs (i)(4)(i) and (i)(4)(ii) the ADDRESSES section. Comments will
of this AD apply. airplanes (collectively called Model
A300–600 series airplanes); and Airbus be available in the AD docket shortly
(i) The steps labeled as RC, including
Model A310 series airplanes. AD 2014– after receipt.
substeps under an RC step and any figures
identified in an RC step, must be done to 13–17 currently requires repetitive FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dan
comply with the AD. If a step or substep is functional tests of the circuit breakers Rodina, Aerospace Engineer,
labeled ‘‘RC Exempt,’’ then the RC for the fuel pump power supply, and International Branch, ANM–116,
requirement is removed from that step or replacement of certain circuit breakers. Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA,
substep. An AMOC is required for any Since we issued AD 2014–13–17, we 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA
pmangrum on DSK3GDR082PROD with PROPOSALS1
deviations to RC steps, including substeps have determined that installation of a 98057–3356; telephone 425–227–2125;
and identified figures. newly developed fuel pump standard fax 425–227–1149.
(ii) Steps not labeled as RC may be
will better address the unsafe condition. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
deviated from using accepted methods in
accordance with the operator’s maintenance
This proposed AD would require
installation of fuel pumps having the Comments Invited
or inspection program without obtaining
approval of an AMOC, provided the RC steps, new standard, which would terminate We invite you to send any written
including substeps and identified figures, can the repetitive functional tests. We are relevant data, views, or arguments about
still be done as specified, and the airplane proposing this AD to address the unsafe this proposal. Send your comments to
can be put back in an airworthy condition. condition on these products. an address listed under the ADDRESSES
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section. Include ‘‘Docket No. FAA– To address this potential unsafe condition, Costs of Compliance
2017–0339; Directorate Identifier 2016– Airbus issued Alert Operator Transmission
(AOT) A28W002–13 providing instructions We estimate that this proposed AD
NM–078–AD’’ at the beginning of your affects 128 airplanes of U.S. registry.
for functional tests of CBs.
comments. We specifically invite As a temporary measure, EASA issued AD The actions required by AD 2014–13–
comments on the overall regulatory, 2013–0163 [which corresponds to FAA AD 17 and retained in this proposed AD
economic, environmental, and energy 2014–13–17] to require repetitive functional take about 1 work-hour per product, at
aspects of this proposed AD. We will tests of the affected fuel pump power supply an average labor rate of $85 per work-
consider all comments received by the CBs, and, depending on findings,
hour. Based on these figures, the
closing date and may amend this replacement.
Since that [EASA] AD was issued, a new estimated cost of the actions that are
proposed AD based on those comments. required by AD 2014–13–17 is $85 per
We will post all comments we standard of fuel pump was developed, which
improves the thermal protection, thereby product, per inspection cycle.
receive, without change, to http:// preventing the potential unsafe condition We also estimate that it would take up
www.regulations.gov, including any and cancelling the need for repetitive to 21 work-hours per product to comply
personal information you provide. We functional tests of the affected CBs, as with the basic requirements of this
will also post a report summarizing each required by EASA AD 2013–0163. Airbus
proposed AD. The average labor rate is
substantive verbal contact we receive issued Service Bulletin (SB) A300–28–0093,
SB A300–28–6111, SB A300–28–9025 and SB $85 per work-hour. Required parts cost
about this proposed AD.
A310–28–2176 to provide instructions for per product is not available. Based on
Discussion this upgrade of the fuel pump for all these figures, we estimate the cost of
On June 25, 2014, we issued AD positions on the aeroplane. this proposed AD on U.S. operators to
For the reasons described above, this be up to $228,480, or up to $1,785 per
2014–13–17, Amendment 39–17893 (79 [EASA] AD retains the requirements EASA
FR 41098, July 15, 2014) (‘‘AD 2014–13– product.
AD 2013–0163, which is superseded, and According to the manufacturer, some
17’’). AD 2014–13–17 requires actions requires installation of the new standard fuel
intended to address an unsafe condition pump, which constitutes terminating action of the costs of this proposed AD may be
on all Airbus Model A300 series for the repetitive functional tests. covered under warranty, thereby
airplanes; Model A300–600 series reducing the cost impact on affected
You may examine the MCAI in the individuals. We do not control warranty
airplanes; and Airbus Model A310 AD docket on the Internet at http://
series airplanes. coverage for affected individuals. As a
www.regulations.gov by searching for result, we have included all available
Since we issued AD 2014–13–17, a and locating Docket No. FAA–2017–
new fuel pump standard was developed costs in our cost estimate.
0339.
that has improved thermal protection. Authority for This Rulemaking
This improved thermal protection Related Service Information Under 1
prevents a fuel pump from overheating, CFR Part 51 Title 49 of the United States Code
and possibly resulting in a fuel tank Airbus has issued the following specifies the FAA’s authority to issue
explosion and loss of the airplane. We service information, which describes rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I,
have determined that installation of the procedures for installing new standard section 106, describes the authority of
fuel pump standard will better address fuel pumps with improved thermal the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII:
the unsafe condition than the currently protection. These documents are Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more
required repetitive functional tests. distinct since they apply to different detail the scope of the Agency’s
The European Aviation Safety Agency airplane models in different authority.
(EASA), which is the Technical Agent configurations. We are issuing this rulemaking under
for the Member States of the European • Service Bulletin A300–28–0093, the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII,
Union, has issued EASA Airworthiness dated December 15, 2015. Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701:
Directive 2016–0080, dated April 21, • Service Bulletin A300–28–6111, General requirements.’’ Under that
2016 (referred to after this as the Revision 01, dated February 29, 2016. section, Congress charges the FAA with
Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness • Service Bulletin A310–28–2176, promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in
Information, or ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct dated December 15, 2015. air commerce by prescribing regulations
an unsafe condition for all Airbus This service information is reasonably for practices, methods, and procedures
Model A300 series airplanes; Model available because the interested parties the Administrator finds necessary for
A300–600 series airplanes; and Airbus have access to it through their normal safety in air commerce. This regulation
Model A310 series airplanes. The MCAI course of business or by the means is within the scope of that authority
states: identified in the ADDRESSES section. because it addresses an unsafe condition
that is likely to exist or develop on
Two successive failures have been reported FAA’s Determination and Requirements products identified in this rulemaking
of a Right Hand # 1 inner tank fuel pump, of This Proposed AD
Part Number (P/N) 2052Cxx series (where
action.
‘‘xx’’ represents any numerical combination).
This product has been approved by
the aviation authority of another Regulatory Findings
These occurrences were solved by
replacement of the pump, associated circuit country, and is approved for operation We determined that this proposed AD
breaker (CB) and the alternating current (AC) in the United States. Pursuant to our would not have federalism implications
bus load relay. bilateral agreement with the State of under Executive Order 13132. This
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Investigations determined that, in case of Design Authority, we have been notified proposed AD would not have a
loss of one phase on the pump supply and of the unsafe condition described in the substantial direct effect on the States, on
the associated CB failing to trip, the fuel MCAI and service information the relationship between the national
pump thermal fuses may not operate as referenced above. We are proposing this Government and the States, or on the
quickly as expected.
This condition, if not detected and
AD because we evaluated all pertinent distribution of power and
corrected, could lead to an overheat information and determined an unsafe responsibilities among the various
condition of the fuel pump in excess of condition exists and is likely to exist or levels of government.
200°C, possibly resulting in a fuel tank develop on other products of these same For the reasons discussed above, I
explosion and loss of the aeroplane. type designs. certify this proposed regulation:
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1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory (e) Reason paragraph (h)(1), (h)(2), or (h)(3) of this AD.
action’’ under Executive Order 12866; This AD was prompted by reports of Accomplishment of the installation of fuel
failures of the right inner tank fuel pump. We pumps having the new standard terminates
2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the the requirement for the repetitive functional
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures are issuing this AD to prevent a fuel pump
from overheating, which could result in a tests required by paragraph (g)(1) of this AD.
(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); (1) Airbus Service Bulletin A300–28–0093,
fuel tank explosion and consequent loss of
3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in the airplane. dated December 15, 2015.
Alaska; and (2) Airbus Service Bulletin A300–28–6111,
(f) Compliance Revision 01, dated February 29, 2016.
4. Will not have a significant (3) Airbus Service Bulletin A310–28–2176,
economic impact, positive or negative, Comply with this AD within the
compliance times specified, unless already dated December 15, 2015.
on a substantial number of small entities done.
under the criteria of the Regulatory (i) Parts Installation Prohibition
Flexibility Act. (g) Retained: Repetitive Functional Tests of After the installation of any fuel pump
Circuit Breakers, With New Terminating having a new standard on an airplane, as
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 Action required by paragraph (h) of this AD, no
This paragraph restates the requirements of person may install any fuel pump having part
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation number 2052Cxx (where ‘‘xx’’ represents any
safety, Incorporation by reference, paragraph (g) of AD 2014–13–17, with a new
terminating action. numerical combination) on that airplane.
Safety. (1) Within 6 months or 500 flight hours (j) Credit for Previous Actions
The Proposed Amendment after August 19, 2014 (the effective date of
AD 2014–13–17), whichever occurs first: Do This paragraph provides credit for the
Accordingly, under the authority a functional test of the circuit breakers for the installation required by paragraph (h) of this
fuel pump power supply, as identified in AD, if the installation was done before the
delegated to me by the Administrator, effective date of this AD using Airbus Service
the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part paragraphs (g)(1)(i), (g)(1)(ii), and (g)(1)(iii) of
Bulletin A300–28–6111, dated December 15,
39 as follows: this AD, as applicable, in accordance with
2015.
Airbus Alert Operators Transmission
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS A28W002–13, dated July 23, 2013. Repeat the (k) Other FAA AD Provisions
functional test thereafter at intervals not to
DIRECTIVES The following provisions also apply to this
exceed 6 months or 500 flight hours, AD:
whichever occurs first, until the fuel pump (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance
■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 installation required by paragraph (h) of this
continues to read as follows: (AMOCs): The Manager, International
AD is accomplished. Branch, ANM–116, Transport Airplane
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. (i) For Airbus Model A300 B2–1A, B2–1C, Directorate, FAA, has the authority to
B2K–3C, and B2–203 airplanes: Inner and approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested
§ 39.13 [Amended] outer pump, No. 1 and No. 2, left-hand (LH) using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19.
side and right-hand (RH) side. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your
■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by
(ii) For Airbus Model A300 B4–2C, B4– request to your principal inspector or local
removing Airworthiness Directive (AD) 103, B4–203, B4–601, B4–603, B4–620, and
2014–13–17, Amendment 39–17893 (79 Flight Standards District Office, as
B4–622 airplanes; and A310–203, –204, –221, appropriate. If sending information directly
FR 41098, July 15, 2014), and adding the and –222 airplanes: to the International Branch, send it to the
following new AD: (A) Inner and outer pump, No. 1 and No. attention of the person identified in
Airbus: Docket No. FAA–2017–0339; 2, LH and RH; and paragraph (l)(2) of this AD. Information may
Directorate Identifier 2016–NM–078–AD. (B) Center pump, LH and RH. be emailed to: 9-ANM-116-AMOC-
(iii) For Airbus Model A300 B4–605R, B4– REQUESTS@faa.gov. Before using any
(a) Comments Due Date 622R, F4–605R, F4–622R, and C4–605R approved AMOC, notify your appropriate
We must receive comments by June 30, Variant F airplanes; and Model A310–304, principal inspector, or lacking a principal
2017. –322, –324, and –325 airplanes: inspector, the manager of the local flight
(A) Inner and outer pump, No. 1 and No. standards district office/certificate holding
(b) Affected ADs 2, LH and RH; district office.
This AD replaces AD 2014–13–17, (B) Center pump, LH and RH; and (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: As of the
Amendment 39–17893 (79 FR 41098, July 15, (C) Trim tank pump No. 1 and No. 2. effective date of this AD, for any requirement
2014) (‘‘AD 2014–13–17’’). (2) If, during any functional test required in this AD to obtain corrective actions from
by paragraph (g)(1) of this AD, any circuit a manufacturer, the action must be
(c) Applicability breaker fails any functional test, or any accomplished using a method approved by
This AD applies to the Airbus airplanes, circuit breaker is found to be stuck closed, the Manager, International Branch, ANM–
certificated in any category, identified in before further flight, replace the affected 116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or
paragraphs (c)(1) through (c)(6) of this AD, all circuit breaker with a serviceable part, in the European Aviation Safety Agency
manufacturer serial numbers. accordance with Airbus Alert Operators (EASA); or Airbus’s EASA Design
(1) Airbus Model A300 B2–1A, B2–1C, Transmission A28W002–13, dated July 23, Organization Approval (DOA). If approved by
B2K–3C, B2–203, B4–2C, B4–103, and B4– 2013. the DOA, the approval must include the
203 airplanes. (3) The replacement of one or more circuit DOA-authorized signature.
(2) Airbus Model A300 B4–601, B4–603, breakers as required by paragraph (g)(2) of (3) Required for Compliance (RC): If any
B4–620, and B4–622 airplanes. this AD does not terminate the repetitive Airbus service information contains
(3) Airbus Model A300 B4–605R and B4– functional tests required by paragraph (g)(1) procedures or tests that are identified as RC,
622R airplanes. of this AD. those procedures and tests must be done to
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(4) Airbus Model A300 C4–605R Variant F comply with this AD; any procedures or tests
(h) New Requirement of This AD: that are not identified as RC are
airplanes.
Installation of Fuel Pumps Having a New recommended. Those procedures and tests
(5) Airbus Model A300 F4–605R and F4–
Standard that are not identified as RC may be deviated
622R airplanes.
(6) Airbus Model A310–203, –204, –221, Within 72 months after the effective date from using accepted methods in accordance
–222, –304, –322, –324, and –325 airplanes. of this AD: Install a fuel pump having a new with the operator’s maintenance or
standard at each applicable location on the inspection program without obtaining
(d) Subject airplane, in accordance with the approval of an AMOC, provided the
Air Transport Association (ATA) of Accomplishment Instructions of the procedures and tests identified as RC can be
America Code 28, Fuel. applicable service information specified in done and the airplane can be put back in an
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airworthy condition. Any substitutions or received by the Coast Guard on or before CONTACT section of this document for
changes to procedures or tests identified as August 9, 2017. alternate instructions.
RC require approval of an AMOC. We accept anonymous comments. All
ADDRESSES: You may submit comments
(l) Related Information identified by docket number USCG– comments received will be posted
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing 2016–0916 using the Federal without change to http://
Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA AD eRulemaking Portal at http:// www.regulations.gov and will include
2016–0080, dated April 21, 2016, for related www.regulations.gov. See the ‘‘Public any personal information you have
information. This MCAI may be found in the Participation and Request for provided. For more about privacy and
AD docket on the Internet at http:// Comments’’ portion of the the docket, visit http://
www.regulations.gov by searching for and www.regulations.gov/privacyNotice.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section for
locating Docket No. FAA–2017–0339.
further instructions on submitting The NPRM we are seeking comments
(2) For more information about this AD,
contact Dan Rodina, Aerospace Engineer, comments. on, and documents mentioned in the
International Branch, ANM–116, Transport FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If
NPRM as being available in the docket—
Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind you have questions about this proposed including all public comments, will be
Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356; rulemaking, call or email Mr. Laird Hail, in our online docket at http://
telephone 425–227–2125; fax 425–227–1149.
U.S. Coast Guard Sector Puget Sound; www.regulations.gov and can be viewed
(3) For service information identified in by following that Web site’s
this AD, contact Airbus SAS, Airworthiness telephone 206–217–6051, email
SectorPugetSoundWWM@uscg.mil. instructions. Additionally, if you go to
Office—EAW, 1 Rond Point Maurice the online docket and sign up for email
Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Coast
telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61
alerts, you will be notified when
Guard is adding an additional 90 days comments are posted or a final rule is
93 44 51; email account.airworth-eas@ to the comment period on the notice of
airbus.com; Internet http://www.airbus.com. published.
proposed rulemaking for ‘‘Anchorages; This document is issued under
You may view this service information at the
Captain of the Port Puget Sound Zone, authority of 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 553.
FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601
Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For WA’’ that we published in the Federal
Register on February 10, 2017 (82 FR Dated: May 8, 2017.
information on the availability of this
material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221. 10313). We are changing the comment B.C. McPherson,
period to allow the public more time to Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Acting
Issued in Renton, Washington, on May 8, Commander, Thirteenth Coast Guard District.
2017. comment on this subject. The comment
period is now open through August 9, [FR Doc. 2017–09884 Filed 5–15–17; 8:45 am]
Michael Kaszycki,
2017. If you submit comments after the BILLING CODE 9110–04–P
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
initial deadline of May 11, 2017, they
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
will be accepted and considered so long
[FR Doc. 2017–09845 Filed 5–15–17; 8:45 am] DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND
as they are submitted on or before
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
August 9, 2017. SECURITY
In the notice of proposed rulemaking,
the Coast Guard proposes the creation of Coast Guard
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND several new anchorages and holding
SECURITY areas as well as a non-anchorage area, 33 CFR Part 165
the expansion of one existing general
Coast Guard anchorage, and the establishment of [Docket Number USCG–2017–0159]
new and clarification of existing RIN 1625–AA00
33 CFR Part 110 regulations governing such anchorages
[Docket Number USCG–2016–0916] and areas in the Puget Sound area. This Safety Zone; Recurring Marine Events,
action is necessary to provide enhanced Sector Key West, Florida.
RIN 1625–AA01
safety for maritime traffic in the Puget
Sound area. AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.
Anchorages; Captain of the Port Puget
Sound Zone, WA ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking.
Public Participation and Request for
AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS. Comments SUMMARY: The Coast Guard proposes to
ACTION: Change in comment period on We view public participation as establish moving safety zones for certain
notice of proposed rulemaking. essential to effective rulemaking, and waters within the Sector Key West
will consider all comments and material Captain of the Port (COTP) Zone for five
SUMMARY: The Coast Guard is adding an received during the comment period. annually recurring marine events. This
additional 90 days to the comment Your comment can help shape the action is necessary to provide for the
period on the notice of proposed outcome of this rulemaking. If you safety of the participants, participant
rulemaking for ‘‘Anchorages; Captain of submit a comment, please include the vessels, and the general public on the
the Port Puget Sound Zone, WA’’ docket number for this rulemaking, navigable waters of the United States
published in the Federal Register on indicate the specific section of this during these events. When these safety
February 10, 2017. We are changing the document to which each comment zones are activated and subject to
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comment period to allow the public applies, and provide a reason for each enforcement, this rule would prohibit
more time to comment on this proposed suggestion or recommendation. persons and vessels, other than those
rule published in February. You now We encourage you to submit participating in the event, from entering,
have through August 9, 2017, to submit comments through the Federal transiting through, anchoring in, or
comments. eRulemaking Portal at http:// remaining within the regulated area
DATES: The comment period for the www.regulations.gov. If your material unless authorized by the COTP Key
proposed rule published February 10, cannot be submitted using http:// West or a designated representative. We
2017 (82 FR 10313) has been changed. www.regulations.gov, contact the person invite your comments on this proposed
Comments and related material must be in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION rule.
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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 | Proposed Rules | |
| Action | Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). | |
| Dates | We must receive comments on this proposed AD by June 30, 2017. | |
| Contact | Dan Rodina, Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; telephone 425-227-2125; fax 425-227-1149. | |
| FR Citation | 82 FR 22445 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
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