82 FR 24601 - Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 102 (May 30, 2017)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 102 (May 30, 2017)
| Page Range | 24601-24603 | |
| FR Document | 2017-10542 |
[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 102 (Tuesday, May 30, 2017)] [Proposed Rules] [Pages 24601-24603] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2017-10542] [[Page 24601]] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2017-0497; Directorate Identifier 2016-NM-209-AD] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Airbus Model A300 series airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by a report of reduction of the de-icing performance of the pitot probe over time that could remain hidden to the flight crew. This proposed AD would require repetitive detailed inspections of the pitot probe heater insulation resistance, and replacement of the pitot probe heater if necessary. We are proposing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products. DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by July 14, 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: Deliver to Mail address above 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- 0497; 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 proposed AD. Send your comments to an address listed under the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2017-0497; Directorate Identifier 2016-NM-209-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 The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical Agent for the Member States of the European Union, has issued EASA AD 2016-0248, dated December 15, 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. The MCAI states: An operator reported a reduction of the de-icing performance of the pitot probe over the time. Pitot probes are heated to prevent ice accretion. De-icing performances of the Pitot probe might be reduced if Pitot probe heater degrades over time. Investigation results highlighted that the magnitude of de-icing performance reduction depended on how much the [pitot probe] heater is degraded. This degradation could remain hidden to the crew. Pitot probes heater degradation, if not detected and corrected, could lead to unreliable airspeed indications, possibly resulting in reduced control of the aeroplane. To ensure nominal de-icing performances of the Pitot probe, Airbus developed an inspection process to check the pitot [probe] heater performance, and published Service Bulletin (SB) A300-34-0185 to provide the necessary instructions to operators. For the reasons described above, this [EASA] AD requires repetitive detailed inspections (DET) of the pitot [probe] heater, and, depending on findings, replacement with a serviceable one. 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- 0497. Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 We reviewed Airbus Service Bulletin A300-34-0185, Revision 00, dated August 29, 2016. The service information describes procedures for repetitive detailed inspections of the pitot probe heater insulation resistance and replacement of the pitot probe heater. 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 the same type design. Costs of Compliance We estimate that this proposed AD affects 5 airplanes of U.S. registry. We estimate the following costs to comply with this proposed AD: [[Page 24602]] Estimated Costs ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cost on U.S. Action Labor cost Parts cost Cost per product operators ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Repetitive inspection............ 5 work-hours x $85 $0 $425 per inspection $2,125 per per hour = $425 cycle. inspection cycle. per inspection cycle.. Reporting........................ 1 work hour x $85 0 $85................ $425 per inspection per hour = $85. cycle. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- We estimate the following costs to do any necessary replacements that would be required based on the results of the proposed inspection. We have no way of determining the number of aircraft that might need this replacement: On-Condition Costs ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cost per Action Labor cost Parts cost product ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Replacement............................... 3 work-hours x $85 per hour = $255 $9,015 $9,270 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Paperwork Reduction Act A federal agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, nor shall a person be subject to penalty for failure to comply with a collection of information subject to the requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act unless that collection of information displays a current valid OMB control number. The control number for the collection of information required by this proposed AD is 2120-0056. The paperwork cost associated with this proposed AD has been detailed in the Costs of Compliance section of this document and includes time for reviewing instructions, as well as completing and reviewing the collection of information. Therefore, all reporting associated with this proposed AD is mandatory. Comments concerning the accuracy of this burden and suggestions for reducing the burden should be directed to the FAA at 800 Independence Ave. SW., Washington, DC 20591, ATTN: Information Collection Clearance Officer, AES-200. Authority for This Rulemaking Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the authority of the FAA Administrator. ``Subtitle VII: Aviation Programs,'' describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's authority. We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in ``Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: General requirements.'' Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this rulemaking action. Regulatory Findings We determined that this proposed AD would not have federalism implications under Executive Order 13132. This proposed AD would not have a substantial direct effect on the States, on the relationship between the national Government and the States, or on the distribution of power and responsibilities among the various levels of government. For the reasons discussed above, I certify this proposed regulation: 1. Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive Order 12866; 2. Is not a ``significant rule'' under the DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); 3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska; and 4. Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by reference, Safety. The Proposed Amendment Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator, the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part 39 as follows: PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES 0 1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows: Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. Sec. 39.13 [Amended] 0 2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness directive (AD): Airbus: Docket No. FAA-2017-0497; Directorate Identifier 2016-NM- 209-AD. (a) Comments Due Date We must receive comments by July 14, 2017. (b) Affected ADs None. (c) Applicability This AD applies to Airbus Model A300 B2-1A, B2-1C, B2K-3C, B2- 203, B4-2C, B4-103, and B4-203 airplanes, certificated in any category, all manufacturer serial numbers. (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 34, Navigation. (e) Reason This AD was prompted by a report of reduction of the de-icing performance of the pitot probe over time that could remain hidden to the flight crew. We are issuing this AD to ensure nominal de-icing performance of the pitot probe in order to prevent unreliable airspeed indications, which could result in reduced control of the airplane. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Definition of Pitot Probes For the purpose of this AD, affected pitot probes are the First Officer's Pitot Probe 40DA, Captain's Pitot Probe 41DA, and Standby Pitot Probe 42DA. [[Page 24603]] (h) Repetitive Inspections At the time specified in paragraph (h)(1) or (h)(2) of this AD, whichever occurs later, do a detailed inspection of the pitot probe heater insulation resistance on each affected pitot probe, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A300-34-0185, Revision 00, dated August 29, 2016. Repeat the inspection thereafter at intervals not to exceed 24 months. (1) Within 24 months since the last detailed inspection of the pitot probe heater insulation resistance, as specified in Airbus A300 Aircraft Maintenance Manual (AMM), Task 30-31-00. (2) Within 6 months after the effective date of this AD. (i) Corrective Action If, during any detailed inspection as required by paragraph (h) of this AD, any pitot probe fails the test, as specified in the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A300-34-0185, Revision 00, dated August 29, 2016, before further flight, replace the affected pitot probe with a serviceable (new or inspected as required by this AD) pitot probe, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A300-34-0185, Revision 00, dated August 29, 2016. Replacement of pitot probes, as required by paragraph (i) of this AD, does not constitute terminating action for the repetitive inspections required by paragraph (h) of this AD. (j) Reporting At the applicable times required by paragraphs (j)(1) or (j)(2) of this AD: Submit a report of the findings (both positive and negative) of each inspection required by paragraph (h) of this AD, as specified in the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A300-34-0185, Revision 00, dated August 29, 2016, to Airbus Service Bulletin Reporting Online Application on Airbus World (https://w3.airbus.com/). (1) For inspections done before the effective date of this AD: Within 30 days after the effective date of this AD. (2) For inspections done on or after the effective date of this AD: Within 30 days after accomplishing each inspection required by paragraph (h) of this AD. (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 manager of 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: 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) Reporting Requirements: A federal agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, nor shall a person be subject to a penalty for failure to comply with a collection of information subject to the requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act unless that collection of information displays a current valid OMB Control Number. The OMB Control Number for this information collection is 2120-0056. Public reporting for this collection of information is estimated to be approximately 5 minutes per response, including the time for reviewing instructions, completing and reviewing the collection of information. All responses to this collection of information are mandatory. Comments concerning the accuracy of this burden and suggestions for reducing the burden should be directed to the FAA at: 800 Independence Ave. SW., Washington, DC 20591, Attn: Information Collection Clearance Officer, AES-200. (4) Required for Compliance (RC): Except as required by paragraph (j) of this AD: If any service information contains procedures or tests that are identified as RC, those procedures and tests must be done to comply with this AD; any procedures or tests that are not identified as RC are recommended. Those procedures and tests that are not identified as RC may be deviated from using accepted methods in accordance with the operator's maintenance or inspection program without obtaining approval of an AMOC, provided the procedures and tests identified as RC can be done and the airplane can be put back in an airworthy condition. Any substitutions or changes to procedures or tests identified as RC require approval of an AMOC. (l) Related Information (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA AD 2016-0248, dated December 15, 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-2017-0497. (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 15, 2017. Michael Kaszycki, Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2017-10542 Filed 5-26-17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Examining the AD Docket probe might be reduced if Pitot probe heater
degrades over time. Investigation results
You may examine the AD docket on highlighted that the magnitude of de-icing
Federal Aviation Administration
the Internet at http:// performance reduction depended on how
www.regulations.gov by searching for much the [pitot probe] heater is degraded.
14 CFR Part 39
and locating Docket No. FAA–2017– This degradation could remain hidden to the
[Docket No. FAA–2017–0497; Directorate 0497; or in person at the Docket crew.
Identifier 2016–NM–209–AD] Management Facility between 9 a.m. Pitot probes heater degradation, if not
and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, detected and corrected, could lead to
RIN 2120–AA64 unreliable airspeed indications, possibly
except Federal holidays. The AD docket
resulting in reduced control of the aeroplane.
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus contains this proposed AD, the To ensure nominal de-icing performances
Airplanes regulatory evaluation, any comments of the Pitot probe, Airbus developed an
received, and other information. The inspection process to check the pitot [probe]
AGENCY: Federal Aviation street address for the Docket Operations heater performance, and published Service
Administration (FAA), DOT. office (telephone: 800–647–5527) is in Bulletin (SB) A300–34–0185 to provide the
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking the ADDRESSES section. Comments will necessary instructions to operators.
(NPRM). be available in the AD docket shortly For the reasons described above, this
after receipt. [EASA] AD requires repetitive detailed
SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new inspections (DET) of the pitot [probe] heater,
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dan and, depending on findings, replacement
airworthiness directive (AD) for all Rodina, Aerospace Engineer,
Airbus Model A300 series airplanes. with a serviceable one.
International Branch, ANM–116,
This proposed AD was prompted by a Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, You may examine the MCAI in the
report of reduction of the de-icing 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA AD docket on the Internet at http://
performance of the pitot probe over time 98057–3356; telephone: 425–227–2125; www.regulations.gov by searching for
that could remain hidden to the flight fax: 425–227–1149. and locating Docket No. FAA–2017–
crew. This proposed AD would require 0497.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
repetitive detailed inspections of the
pitot probe heater insulation resistance, Comments Invited Related Service Information Under 1
and replacement of the pitot probe CFR Part 51
We invite you to send any written
heater if necessary. We are proposing We reviewed Airbus Service Bulletin
relevant data, views, or arguments about
this AD to address the unsafe condition A300–34–0185, Revision 00, dated
this proposed AD. Send your comments
on these products. August 29, 2016. The service
to an address listed under the
DATES: We must receive comments on ADDRESSES section. Include ‘‘Docket No. information describes procedures for
this proposed AD by July 14, 2017. FAA–2017–0497; Directorate Identifier repetitive detailed inspections of the
ADDRESSES: You may send comments, 2016–NM–209–AD’’ at the beginning of pitot probe heater insulation resistance
using the procedures found in 14 CFR your comments. We specifically invite and replacement of the pitot probe
11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following comments on the overall regulatory, heater. This service information is
methods: economic, environmental, and energy reasonably available because the
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to aspects of this proposed AD. We will interested parties have access to it
http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the consider all comments received by the through their normal course of business
instructions for submitting comments. closing date and may amend this or by the means identified in the
• Fax: 202–493–2251. proposed AD based on those comments. ADDRESSES section.
• Mail: U.S. Department of We will post all comments we FAA’s Determination and Requirements
Transportation, Docket Operations, M– receive, without change, to http:// of This Proposed AD
30, West Building Ground Floor, Room www.regulations.gov, including any
W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., personal information you provide. We This product has been approved by
Washington, DC 20590. will also post a report summarizing each the aviation authority of another
• Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail substantive verbal contact we receive country, and is approved for operation
address above between 9 a.m. and 5 about this proposed AD. in the United States. Pursuant to our
p.m., Monday through Friday, except bilateral agreement with the State of
Federal holidays. Discussion Design Authority, we have been notified
For service information identified in The European Aviation Safety Agency of the unsafe condition described in the
this NPRM, contact Airbus SAS, (EASA), which is the Technical Agent MCAI and service information
Airworthiness Office—EAW, 1 Rond for the Member States of the European referenced above. We are proposing this
Point Maurice Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Union, has issued EASA AD 2016–0248, AD because we evaluated all pertinent
Cedex, France; telephone: +33 5 61 93 dated December 15, 2016 (referred to information and determined an unsafe
36 96; fax: +33 5 61 93 44 51; email: after this as the Mandatory Continuing condition exists and is likely to exist or
account.airworth-eas@airbus.com; Airworthiness Information, or ‘‘the develop on other products of the same
Internet: http://www.airbus.com. You MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe condition type design.
may view this referenced service for all Airbus Model A300 series Costs of Compliance
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information at the FAA, Transport airplanes. The MCAI states:
Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue An operator reported a reduction of the de-
We estimate that this proposed AD
SW., Renton, WA. For information on icing performance of the pitot probe over the affects 5 airplanes of U.S. registry.
the availability of this material at the time. Pitot probes are heated to prevent ice We estimate the following costs to
FAA, call 425–227–1221. accretion. De-icing performances of the Pitot comply with this proposed AD:
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ESTIMATED COSTS
Cost per Cost on U.S.
Action Labor cost Parts cost product operators
Repetitive inspection .............. 5 work-hours × $85 per hour $0 $425 per inspection cycle ...... $2,125 per inspection cycle.
= $425 per inspection
cycle..
Reporting ................................ 1 work hour × $85 per hour = 0 $85 ......................................... $425 per inspection cycle.
$85.
We estimate the following costs to do be required based on the results of the determining the number of aircraft that
any necessary replacements that would proposed inspection. We have no way of might need this replacement:
ON-CONDITION COSTS
Cost per
Action Labor cost Parts cost product
Replacement .................................... 3 work-hours × $85 per hour = $255 ........................................................ $9,015 $9,270
Paperwork Reduction Act safety in air commerce. This regulation PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
A federal agency may not conduct or is within the scope of that authority DIRECTIVES
sponsor, and a person is not required to because it addresses an unsafe condition
that is likely to exist or develop on ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39
respond to, nor shall a person be subject continues to read as follows:
to penalty for failure to comply with a products identified in this rulemaking
collection of information subject to the action. Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
requirements of the Paperwork Regulatory Findings § 39.13 [Amended]
Reduction Act unless that collection of ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
information displays a current valid We determined that this proposed AD the following new airworthiness
OMB control number. The control would not have federalism implications directive (AD):
number for the collection of information under Executive Order 13132. This
required by this proposed AD is 2120– Airbus: Docket No. FAA–2017–0497;
proposed AD would not have a
0056. The paperwork cost associated Directorate Identifier 2016–NM–209–AD.
substantial direct effect on the States, on
with this proposed AD has been the relationship between the national (a) Comments Due Date
detailed in the Costs of Compliance Government and the States, or on the We must receive comments by July 14,
section of this document and includes distribution of power and 2017.
time for reviewing instructions, as well responsibilities among the various (b) Affected ADs
as completing and reviewing the levels of government.
collection of information. Therefore, all None.
reporting associated with this proposed For the reasons discussed above, I (c) Applicability
AD is mandatory. Comments concerning certify this proposed regulation:
This AD applies to Airbus Model A300 B2–
the accuracy of this burden and 1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory 1A, B2–1C, B2K–3C, B2–203, B4–2C, B4–103,
suggestions for reducing the burden action’’ under Executive Order 12866; and B4–203 airplanes, certificated in any
should be directed to the FAA at 800 category, all manufacturer serial numbers.
2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the
Independence Ave. SW., Washington, DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures (d) Subject
DC 20591, ATTN: Information (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); Air Transport Association (ATA) of
Collection Clearance Officer, AES–200. America Code 34, Navigation.
3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in
Authority for This Rulemaking Alaska; and (e) Reason
Title 49 of the United States Code 4. Will not have a significant This AD was prompted by a report of
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue economic impact, positive or negative, reduction of the de-icing performance of the
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, on a substantial number of small entities pitot probe over time that could remain
section 106, describes the authority of hidden to the flight crew. We are issuing this
under the criteria of the Regulatory AD to ensure nominal de-icing performance
the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII: Flexibility Act. of the pitot probe in order to prevent
Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more unreliable airspeed indications, which could
detail the scope of the Agency’s List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 result in reduced control of the airplane.
authority.
We are issuing this rulemaking under Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation (f) Compliance
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the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII, safety, Incorporation by reference, Comply with this AD within the
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: Safety. compliance times specified, unless already
General requirements.’’ Under that done.
The Proposed Amendment
section, Congress charges the FAA with (g) Definition of Pitot Probes
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in Accordingly, under the authority For the purpose of this AD, affected pitot
air commerce by prescribing regulations delegated to me by the Administrator, probes are the First Officer’s Pitot Probe
for practices, methods, and procedures the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part 40DA, Captain’s Pitot Probe 41DA, and
the Administrator finds necessary for 39 as follows: Standby Pitot Probe 42DA.
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(h) Repetitive Inspections inspector, the manager of the local flight airbus.com; Internet: http://www.airbus.com.
At the time specified in paragraph (h)(1) or standards district office/certificate holding You may view this service information at the
(h)(2) of this AD, whichever occurs later, do district office. FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601
a detailed inspection of the pitot probe heater (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For
insulation resistance on each affected pitot requirement in this AD to obtain corrective information on the availability of this
probe, in accordance with the actions from a manufacturer, the action must material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221.
Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus be accomplished using a method approved Issued in Renton, Washington, on May 15,
Service Bulletin A300–34–0185, Revision 00, by the Manager, International Branch, ANM– 2017.
dated August 29, 2016. Repeat the inspection 116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or
the European Aviation Safety Agency Michael Kaszycki,
thereafter at intervals not to exceed 24
(EASA); or Airbus’s EASA Design Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
months.
(1) Within 24 months since the last Organization Approval (DOA). If approved by Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
detailed inspection of the pitot probe heater the DOA, the approval must include the [FR Doc. 2017–10542 Filed 5–26–17; 8:45 am]
insulation resistance, as specified in Airbus DOA-authorized signature. BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
A300 Aircraft Maintenance Manual (AMM), (3) Reporting Requirements: A federal
Task 30–31–00. agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a
(2) Within 6 months after the effective date person is not required to respond to, nor
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
of this AD. shall a person be subject to a penalty for
failure to comply with a collection of
(i) Corrective Action Federal Aviation Administration
information subject to the requirements of
If, during any detailed inspection as the Paperwork Reduction Act unless that
required by paragraph (h) of this AD, any collection of information displays a current 14 CFR Part 39
pitot probe fails the test, as specified in the valid OMB Control Number. The OMB [Docket No. FAA–2017–0496; Directorate
Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Control Number for this information Identifier 2016–NM–103–AD]
Service Bulletin A300–34–0185, Revision 00, collection is 2120–0056. Public reporting for
dated August 29, 2016, before further flight, this collection of information is estimated to RIN 2120–AA64
replace the affected pitot probe with a be approximately 5 minutes per response,
serviceable (new or inspected as required by including the time for reviewing instructions, Airworthiness Directives; Dassault
this AD) pitot probe, in accordance with the completing and reviewing the collection of Aviation Airplanes
Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus information. All responses to this collection
Service Bulletin A300–34–0185, Revision 00, of information are mandatory. Comments AGENCY: Federal Aviation
dated August 29, 2016. Replacement of pitot concerning the accuracy of this burden and Administration (FAA), DOT.
probes, as required by paragraph (i) of this suggestions for reducing the burden should ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
AD, does not constitute terminating action be directed to the FAA at: 800 Independence (NPRM).
for the repetitive inspections required by Ave. SW., Washington, DC 20591, Attn:
paragraph (h) of this AD. Information Collection Clearance Officer, SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new
AES–200. airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
(j) Reporting (4) Required for Compliance (RC): Except Dassault Aviation Model FALCON 7X
At the applicable times required by as required by paragraph (j) of this AD: If any airplanes. This proposed AD was
paragraphs (j)(1) or (j)(2) of this AD: Submit service information contains procedures or prompted by a report indicating that,
a report of the findings (both positive and tests that are identified as RC, those
negative) of each inspection required by procedures and tests must be done to comply
under certain operational takeoff
paragraph (h) of this AD, as specified in the with this AD; any procedures or tests that are conditions, the available thrust in
Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus not identified as RC are recommended. Those relation with the N1 indication is less
Service Bulletin A300–34–0185, Revision 00, procedures and tests that are not identified than a certified value, which could
dated August 29, 2016, to Airbus Service as RC may be deviated from using accepted affect the safety margins with an engine
Bulletin Reporting Online Application on methods in accordance with the operator’s failure during takeoff. This proposed AD
Airbus World (https://w3.airbus.com/). maintenance or inspection program without would require modifying each engine by
(1) For inspections done before the obtaining approval of an AMOC, provided updating the electronic engine control
effective date of this AD: Within 30 days after the procedures and tests identified as RC can (EEC) software and adjusting the engine
the effective date of this AD. be done and the airplane can be put back in
(2) For inspections done on or after the an airworthy condition. Any substitutions or
N1 trim value, and revising the airplane
effective date of this AD: Within 30 days after changes to procedures or tests identified as flight manual. We are proposing this AD
accomplishing each inspection required by RC require approval of an AMOC. to address the unsafe condition on these
paragraph (h) of this AD. products.
(l) Related Information
DATES: We must receive comments on
(k) Other FAA AD Provisions (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing this proposed AD by July 14, 2017.
The following provisions also apply to this Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA AD
AD: 2016–0248, dated December 15, 2016, for ADDRESSES: You may send comments,
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance related information. This MCAI may be using the procedures found in 14 CFR
(AMOCs): The Manager, International found in the AD docket on the Internet at 11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following
Branch, ANM–116, Transport Airplane http://www.regulations.gov by searching for methods:
Directorate, FAA, has the authority to and locating Docket No. FAA–2017–0497. • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to
approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested (2) For more information about this AD, http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the
using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. contact Dan Rodina, Aerospace Engineer, instructions for submitting comments.
In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your International Branch, ANM–116, Transport • Fax: 202–493–2251.
request to your principal inspector or local Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind • Mail: U.S. Department of
sradovich on DSK3GMQ082PROD with PROPOSALS
Flight Standards District Office, as Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356; Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
appropriate. If sending information directly telephone: 425–227–2125; fax: 425–227– 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
to the manager of the International Branch, 1149.
send it to the attention of the person (3) For service information identified in
W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
identified in paragraph (l)(2) of this AD. this AD, contact Airbus SAS, Airworthiness Washington, DC 20590.
Information may be emailed to: 9-ANM-116- Office—EAW, 1 Rond Point Maurice • Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail
AMOC-REQUESTS@faa.gov. Before using Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; address above between 9 a.m. and 5
any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate telephone: +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax: +33 5 61 p.m., Monday through Friday, except
principal inspector, or lacking a principal 93 44 51; email: account.airworth-eas@ Federal holidays.
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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 July 14, 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 24601 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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