82 FR 25552 - Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 105 (June 2, 2017)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 105 (June 2, 2017)
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[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 105 (Friday, June 2, 2017)] [Proposed Rules] [Pages 25552-25554] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2017-11003] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2017-0514; Directorate Identifier 2016-NM-206-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 B4-600, B4-600R, and F4-600R series airplanes, and Model A300 C4-605R Variant F airplanes (collectively called Model A300- 600 series airplanes). This proposed AD was prompted by a revision of certain airworthiness limitation item (ALI) documents, which require more restrictive maintenance requirements and airworthiness limitations. This proposed AD would require revising the maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, to incorporate new maintenance requirements and airworthiness limitations. We are proposing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products. DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by July 17, 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- 0514; 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-2017-0514; Directorate Identifier 2016-NM-206-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 2016-0218, dated November 2, 2016 (referred to after this as the Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or ``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for all Airbus Model A300 B4-600, B4-600R, and F4-600R series airplanes, and Model A300 C4-605R Variant F airplanes (collectively called Model A300-600 series airplanes). The MCAI states: The airworthiness limitations for Airbus A300-600 aeroplanes, which are approved by EASA, are currently defined and published in the Airbus A300-600 Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS) document(s). These instructions have been identified as mandatory actions for continued airworthiness. Failure to accomplish these instructions could result in an unsafe condition. EASA previously issued [EASA] AD 2014-0124 (later revised)[which includes actions for Airbus A300-600 airplanes; those actions are included in FAA AD 2013-13-13, Amendment 39-17501 (79 FR 48957, August 19, 2014) (``AD 2013-13-13'')], requiring the actions described in Airbus A300-600 Airworthiness Limitation Item (ALI) Document at issue 13 and Temporary Revision (TR) 13.1. Since EASA AD 2014-0124R1 was issued, Airbus replaced A300-600 ALI Document issue 13, with A300-600 ALS Part 2 Revision 01 and then published the A300-600 ALS Part 2 Variation 1.1 and Variation 1.2, to introduce more restrictive maintenance requirements and/or airworthiness limitations. A300-600 ALS Part 2 Variation 1.1 also includes ALI 571067 and ALI 571068, superseding Service Bulletin A300-53-6154, which is referenced in EASA AD 2006-0257 [[Page 25553]] [which corresponds to FAA AD 2007-22-05, Amendment 39-15241 (72 FR 60236, October 24, 2007) (``AD 2007-22-05'')]. For the reasons described above, this [EASA] AD retains part of the requirements of EASA AD 2014-0124R1, which will be superseded, and requires accomplishment of the actions specified in Airbus A300- 600 ALS Part 2 Revision 01, and ALS Part 2 Variation 1.1 and ALS Part 2 Variation 1.2 (hereafter collectively referred to as `the ALS' in this [EASA] AD), and supersedes EASA AD 2006-0257. The remaining requirements of EASA AD 2014-0124R1 are retained in AD 2016-0217, applicable to A310 aeroplanes, published at the same time as this [EASA] AD. 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- 0514. Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 We reviewed the following service information: Airbus A300-600 Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS), Part 2, ``Damage Tolerant Airworthiness Limitation Items (DT-ALI),'' Revision 01, dated August 7, 2015. Airbus A300-600 Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS), Part 2, ``Damage Tolerant Airworthiness Limitation Items (DT-ALI),'' Variation 1.1, dated January 25, 2016. Airbus A300-600 Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS), Part 2, ``Damage Tolerant Airworthiness Limitation Items (DT-ALI),'' Variation 1.2, dated July 22, 2016. The service information describes airworthiness limitations applicable to the DT ALIs. These documents are distinct because they contain unique tasks. 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. This NPRM would not supersede AD 2007-22-05 and AD 2013-13-13. Rather, we have determined that a stand-alone AD would be more appropriate to address the changes in the MCAI. This NPRM would require revising the maintenance or inspection program to incorporate the new maintenance requirements and airworthiness limitations. Accomplishment of the proposed actions would then terminate all the requirements of AD 2007-22-05 and AD 2013-13-13. This AD requires revisions to certain operator maintenance documents to include new actions (e.g., inspections). Compliance with these actions is required by 14 CFR 91.403(c). For airplanes that have been previously modified, altered, or repaired in the areas addressed by this proposed AD, the operator may not be able to accomplish the actions described in the revisions. In this situation, to comply with 14 CFR 91.403(c), the operator must request approval for an alternative method of compliance according to paragraph (j)(1) of this proposed AD. The request should include a description of changes to the required actions that will ensure the continued damage tolerance of the affected structure. Costs of Compliance We estimate that this proposed AD affects 128 airplanes of U.S. registry. We estimate the following costs to comply with this proposed AD: Estimated Costs ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cost per Cost on U.S. Action Labor cost Parts cost product operators ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Maintenance program revision...... 1 work-hour x $85 per None................. $85 $10,880 hour = $85. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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. [[Page 25554]] Sec. 39.13 [Amended] 0 2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness directive (AD): Airbus: Docket No. FAA-2017-0514; Directorate Identifier 2016-NM- 206-AD. (a) Comments Due Date We must receive comments by July 17, 2017. (b) Affected ADs This AD affects AD 2007-22-05, Amendment 39-15241 (72 FR 60236, October 24, 2007) (``AD 2007-22-05'') and AD 2013-13-13, Amendment 39-17501 (79 FR 48957, August 19, 2014) (``AD 2013-13-13''). (c) Applicability This AD applies to all Airbus Model A300 B4-601, B4-603, B4-620, B4-622, B4-605R, B4-622R, F4-605R, F4-622R, and C4-605R Variant F airplanes, certificated in any category, all manufacturer serial numbers. (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 05, Time limits/ maintenance checks. (e) Reason This AD was prompted by a revision of certain airworthiness limitation item (ALI) documents, which require more restrictive maintenance requirements and airworthiness limitations. We are issuing this AD to prevent fatigue cracking, damage, or corrosion in principal structural elements, which could result in reduced structural integrity of the airplane. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Revision of Maintenance or Inspection Program Within 3 months after the effective date of this AD, revise the maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, to incorporate the information specified in paragraphs (g)(1), (g)(2), and (g)(3) of this AD. The initial compliance times for doing the tasks are at the time specified in the service information identified in paragraphs (g)(1), (g)(2), and (g)(3) of this AD, or within 3 months after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later. (1) Airbus A300-600 Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS), Part 2, ``Damage Tolerant Airworthiness Limitation Items (DT-ALI),'' Revision 01, dated August 7, 2015. (2) Airbus A300-600 Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS), Part 2, ``Damage Tolerant Airworthiness Limitation Items (DT-ALI),'' Variation 1.1, dated January 25, 2016. (3) Airbus A300-600 Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS), Part 2, ``Damage Tolerant Airworthiness Limitation Items (DT-ALI),'' Variation 1.2, dated July 22, 2016. (h) No Alternative Actions or Intervals After the maintenance or inspection program has been revised as required by paragraph (g) of this AD, no alternative actions (e.g., inspections), or intervals, may be used unless the actions, or intervals, are approved as an alternative method of compliance (AMOC) in accordance with the procedures specified in paragraph (j)(1) of this AD. (i) Terminating Actions Accomplishing the actions required by this AD terminates all of the requirements of AD 2007-22-05 and AD 2013-13-13 for that airplane only. (j) Other FAA AD Provisions The following provisions also apply to this AD: (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your request to your principal inspector or local Flight Standards District Office, as appropriate. If sending information directly to the manager of the International Branch, send it to the attention of the person identified in paragraph (k)(2) of this AD. 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. (k) Related Information (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA Airworthiness Directive 2016-0218, dated November 2, 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-2017-0514. (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. Information may be emailed to: [email protected]. (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 18, 2017. Michael Kaszycki, Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2017-11003 Filed 6-1-17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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identified in an RC step, must be done to require more restrictive maintenance SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
comply with the AD. If a step or substep is requirements and airworthiness
labeled ‘‘RC Exempt,’’ then the RC Comments Invited
limitations. This proposed AD would
requirement is removed from that step or We invite you to send any written
require revising the maintenance or
substep. An AMOC is required for any relevant data, views, or arguments about
deviations to RC steps, including substeps inspection program, as applicable, to
and identified figures. incorporate new maintenance this proposed AD. Send your comments
(ii) Steps not labeled as RC may be requirements and airworthiness to an address listed under the
deviated from using accepted methods in limitations. We are proposing this AD to ADDRESSES section. Include ‘‘Docket No.
accordance with the operator’s maintenance address the unsafe condition on these FAA–2017–0514; Directorate Identifier
or inspection program without obtaining products. 2016–NM–206–AD’’ at the beginning of
approval of an AMOC, provided the RC steps, your comments. We specifically invite
DATES: We must receive comments on
including substeps and identified figures, can comments on the overall regulatory,
still be done as specified, and the airplane this proposed AD by July 17, 2017.
economic, environmental, and energy
can be put back in an airworthy condition. ADDRESSES: You may send comments, aspects of this proposed AD. We will
(j) Related Information using the procedures found in 14 CFR consider all comments received by the
11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following closing date and may amend this
(1) For more information about this AD,
contact Muoi Vuong, Aerospace Engineer,
methods: proposed AD based on those comments.
Airframe Branch, ANM–120L, FAA, Los • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to We will post all comments we
Angeles ACO, 3960 Paramount Boulevard, http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the receive, without change, to http://
Lakewood, CA 90712–4137; phone: 562–627– instructions for submitting comments. www.regulations.gov, including any
5205; fax: 562–627–5210; email: • Fax: 202–493–2251. personal information you provide. We
muoi.vuong@faa.gov. • Mail: U.S. Department of will also post a report summarizing each
(2) For service information identified in Transportation, Docket Operations, M– substantive verbal contact we receive
this AD, contact Boeing Commercial 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
Airplanes, Attention: Contractual & Data about this proposed AD.
W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
Services (C&DS), 2600 Westminster Blvd., Washington, DC 20590. Discussion
MC 110–SK57, Seal Beach, CA 90740; • Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail
telephone 562–797–1717; Internet https:// The European Aviation Safety Agency
www.myboeingfleet.com. You may view this
address above between 9 a.m. and 5 (EASA), which is the Technical Agent
referenced service information at the FAA, p.m., Monday through Friday, except for the Member States of the European
Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Federal holidays. Union, has issued EASA AD 2016–0218,
Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For information For service information identified in dated November 2, 2016 (referred to
on the availability of this material at the this NPRM, contact Airbus SAS, after this as the Mandatory Continuing
FAA, call 425–227–1221. Airworthiness Office—EAW, 1 Rond Airworthiness Information, or ‘‘the
Issued in Renton, Washington, on May 19, Point Maurice Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe condition
2017. Cedex, France; telephone +33 5 61 93 36 for all Airbus Model A300 B4–600, B4–
Victor Wicklund, 96; fax +33 5 61 93 44 51; email 600R, and F4–600R series airplanes, and
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane account.airworth-eas@airbus.com; Model A300 C4–605R Variant F
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. Internet http://www.airbus.com. You airplanes (collectively called Model
[FR Doc. 2017–11004 Filed 6–1–17; 8:45 am]
may view this referenced service A300–600 series airplanes). The MCAI
information at the FAA, Transport states:
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue
SW., Renton, WA. For information on The airworthiness limitations for Airbus
A300–600 aeroplanes, which are approved by
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION the availability of this material at the EASA, are currently defined and published
FAA, call 425–227–1221. in the Airbus A300–600 Airworthiness
Federal Aviation Administration Examining the AD Docket Limitations Section (ALS) document(s).
These instructions have been identified as
14 CFR Part 39 You may examine the AD docket on mandatory actions for continued
the Internet at http:// airworthiness.
[Docket No. FAA–2017–0514; Directorate www.regulations.gov by searching for Failure to accomplish these instructions
Identifier 2016–NM–206–AD] and locating Docket No. FAA–2017– could result in an unsafe condition.
EASA previously issued [EASA] AD 2014–
RIN 2120–AA64 0514; or in person at the Docket 0124 (later revised)[which includes actions
Management Facility between 9 a.m. for Airbus A300–600 airplanes; those actions
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, are included in FAA AD 2013–13–13,
Airplanes except Federal holidays. The AD docket Amendment 39–17501 (79 FR 48957, August
AGENCY: Federal Aviation contains this proposed AD, the 19, 2014) (‘‘AD 2013–13–13’’)], requiring the
regulatory evaluation, any comments actions described in Airbus A300–600
Administration (FAA), DOT. Airworthiness Limitation Item (ALI)
received, and other information. The
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking Document at issue 13 and Temporary
street address for the Docket Operations
(NPRM). Revision (TR) 13.1.
office (telephone 800–647–5527) is in Since EASA AD 2014–0124R1 was issued,
SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new the ADDRESSES section. Comments will Airbus replaced A300–600 ALI Document
airworthiness directive (AD) for all be available in the AD docket shortly issue 13, with A300–600 ALS Part 2 Revision
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Airbus Model A300 B4–600, B4–600R, after receipt. 01 and then published the A300–600 ALS
and F4–600R series airplanes, and FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dan Part 2 Variation 1.1 and Variation 1.2, to
Model A300 C4–605R Variant F Rodina, Aerospace Engineer, introduce more restrictive maintenance
requirements and/or airworthiness
airplanes (collectively called Model International Branch, ANM–116, limitations.
A300–600 series airplanes). This Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, A300–600 ALS Part 2 Variation 1.1 also
proposed AD was prompted by a 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA includes ALI 571067 and ALI 571068,
revision of certain airworthiness 98057–3356; telephone 425–227–2125; superseding Service Bulletin A300–53–6154,
limitation item (ALI) documents, which fax 425–227–1149. which is referenced in EASA AD 2006–0257
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[which corresponds to FAA AD 2007–22–05, • Airbus A300–600 Airworthiness appropriate to address the changes in
Amendment 39–15241 (72 FR 60236, October Limitations Section (ALS), Part 2, the MCAI. This NPRM would require
24, 2007) (‘‘AD 2007–22–05’’)]. ‘‘Damage Tolerant Airworthiness revising the maintenance or inspection
For the reasons described above, this Limitation Items (DT–ALI),’’ Variation program to incorporate the new
[EASA] AD retains part of the requirements
of EASA AD 2014–0124R1, which will be
1.2, dated July 22, 2016. maintenance requirements and
superseded, and requires accomplishment of The service information describes airworthiness limitations.
the actions specified in Airbus A300–600 airworthiness limitations applicable to Accomplishment of the proposed
ALS Part 2 Revision 01, and ALS Part 2 the DT ALIs. These documents are actions would then terminate all the
Variation 1.1 and ALS Part 2 Variation 1.2 distinct because they contain unique requirements of AD 2007–22–05 and AD
(hereafter collectively referred to as ‘the ALS’ tasks. This service information is 2013–13–13.
in this [EASA] AD), and supersedes EASA reasonably available because the This AD requires revisions to certain
AD 2006–0257. The remaining requirements interested parties have access to it operator maintenance documents to
of EASA AD 2014–0124R1 are retained in AD through their normal course of business include new actions (e.g., inspections).
2016–0217, applicable to A310 aeroplanes,
published at the same time as this [EASA]
or by the means identified in the Compliance with these actions is
AD. ADDRESSES section. required by 14 CFR 91.403(c). For
airplanes that have been previously
You may examine the MCAI in the FAA’s Determination and Requirements
modified, altered, or repaired in the
AD docket on the Internet at http:// of This Proposed AD
areas addressed by this proposed AD,
www.regulations.gov by searching for This product has been approved by the operator may not be able to
and locating Docket No. FAA–2017– the aviation authority of another accomplish the actions described in the
0514. country, and is approved for operation revisions. In this situation, to comply
Related Service Information Under 1 in the United States. Pursuant to our with 14 CFR 91.403(c), the operator
CFR Part 51 bilateral agreement with the State of must request approval for an alternative
Design Authority, we have been notified method of compliance according to
We reviewed the following service of the unsafe condition described in the paragraph (j)(1) of this proposed AD.
information: MCAI and service information The request should include a
• Airbus A300–600 Airworthiness referenced above. We are proposing this description of changes to the required
Limitations Section (ALS), Part 2, AD because we evaluated all pertinent actions that will ensure the continued
‘‘Damage Tolerant Airworthiness information and determined an unsafe damage tolerance of the affected
Limitation Items (DT–ALI),’’ Revision condition exists and is likely to exist or structure.
01, dated August 7, 2015. develop on other products of the same
• Airbus A300–600 Airworthiness type design. Costs of Compliance
Limitations Section (ALS), Part 2, This NPRM would not supersede AD We estimate that this proposed AD
‘‘Damage Tolerant Airworthiness 2007–22–05 and AD 2013–13–13. affects 128 airplanes of U.S. registry.
Limitation Items (DT–ALI),’’ Variation Rather, we have determined that a We estimate the following costs to
1.1, dated January 25, 2016. stand-alone AD would be more comply with this proposed AD:
ESTIMATED COSTS
Cost per Cost on U.S.
Action Labor cost Parts cost product operators
Maintenance program revision ......................... 1 work-hour × $85 per hour = $85 .................. None ........... $85 $10,880
Authority for This Rulemaking products identified in this rulemaking 4. Will not have a significant
action. economic impact, positive or negative,
Title 49 of the United States Code on a substantial number of small entities
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue Regulatory Findings
under the criteria of the Regulatory
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, We determined that this proposed AD Flexibility Act.
section 106, describes the authority of would not have federalism implications
the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII: List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
under Executive Order 13132. This
Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more proposed AD would not have a Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
detail the scope of the Agency’s substantial direct effect on the States, on safety, Incorporation by reference,
authority. the relationship between the national Safety.
We are issuing this rulemaking under Government and the States, or on the
distribution of power and The Proposed Amendment
the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII,
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: responsibilities among the various Accordingly, under the authority
General requirements.’’ Under that levels of government. delegated to me by the Administrator,
section, Congress charges the FAA with For the reasons discussed above, I the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part
certify this proposed regulation:
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promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in 39 as follows:
air commerce by prescribing regulations 1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory
for practices, methods, and procedures action’’ under Executive Order 12866; PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
the Administrator finds necessary for 2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the DIRECTIVES
safety in air commerce. This regulation DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures
is within the scope of that authority (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39
because it addresses an unsafe condition 3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in continues to read as follows:
that is likely to exist or develop on Alaska; and Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
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§ 39.13 [Amended] (h) No Alternative Actions or Intervals Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For
After the maintenance or inspection information on the availability of this
■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221.
program has been revised as required by
the following new airworthiness paragraph (g) of this AD, no alternative Issued in Renton, Washington, on May 18,
directive (AD): actions (e.g., inspections), or intervals, may 2017.
Airbus: Docket No. FAA–2017–0514; be used unless the actions, or intervals, are Michael Kaszycki,
Directorate Identifier 2016–NM–206–AD. approved as an alternative method of
compliance (AMOC) in accordance with the Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
(a) Comments Due Date procedures specified in paragraph (j)(1) of Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
We must receive comments by July 17, this AD. [FR Doc. 2017–11003 Filed 6–1–17; 8:45 am]
2017. (i) Terminating Actions BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
(b) Affected ADs Accomplishing the actions required by this
This AD affects AD 2007–22–05, AD terminates all of the requirements of AD DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Amendment 39–15241 (72 FR 60236, October 2007–22–05 and AD 2013–13–13 for that
24, 2007) (‘‘AD 2007–22–05’’) and AD 2013– airplane only. Federal Aviation Administration
13–13, Amendment 39–17501 (79 FR 48957, (j) Other FAA AD Provisions
August 19, 2014) (‘‘AD 2013–13–13’’). 14 CFR Part 39
The following provisions also apply to this
(c) Applicability AD: [Docket No. FAA–2017–0518; Directorate
This AD applies to all Airbus Model A300 (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance Identifier 2016–NM–167–AD]
(AMOCs): The Manager, International
B4–601, B4–603, B4–620, B4–622, B4–605R,
Branch, ANM–116, Transport Airplane RIN 2120–AA64
B4–622R, F4–605R, F4–622R, and C4–605R
Directorate, FAA, has the authority to
Variant F airplanes, certificated in any
approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier,
category, all manufacturer serial numbers.
using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. Inc., Airplanes
(d) Subject In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your
request to your principal inspector or local AGENCY: Federal Aviation
Air Transport Association (ATA) of
America Code 05, Time limits/maintenance
Flight Standards District Office, as Administration (FAA), DOT.
appropriate. If sending information directly ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
checks.
to the manager of the International Branch, (NPRM).
(e) Reason send it to the attention of the person
This AD was prompted by a revision of identified in paragraph (k)(2) of this AD. SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new
Before using any approved AMOC, notify airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
certain airworthiness limitation item (ALI)
your appropriate principal inspector, or
documents, which require more restrictive
lacking a principal inspector, the manager of
Bombardier, Inc., Model DHC–8–400
maintenance requirements and airworthiness series airplanes. This AD was prompted
the local flight standards district office/
limitations. We are issuing this AD to prevent by the failure of the fire control
certificate holding district office.
fatigue cracking, damage, or corrosion in amplifier, which was likely caused by
(2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any
principal structural elements, which could requirement in this AD to obtain corrective an electrical short in a discharged squib
result in reduced structural integrity of the actions from a manufacturer, the action must for a fire extinguishing bottle. This
airplane. be accomplished using a method approved proposed AD would require replacing
(f) Compliance by the Manager, International Branch, ANM– certain circuit breakers. We are
116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or proposing this AD to address the unsafe
Comply with this AD within the
the European Aviation Safety Agency
compliance times specified, unless already (EASA); or Airbus’s EASA Design
condition on these products.
done. Organization Approval (DOA). If approved by DATES: We must receive comments on
(g) Revision of Maintenance or Inspection the DOA, the approval must include the this proposed AD by July 17, 2017.
Program DOA-authorized signature. ADDRESSES: You may send comments,
Within 3 months after the effective date of (k) Related Information using the procedures found in 14 CFR
this AD, revise the maintenance or inspection (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing 11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following
program, as applicable, to incorporate the Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA methods:
information specified in paragraphs (g)(1), Airworthiness Directive 2016–0218, dated • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to
(g)(2), and (g)(3) of this AD. The initial November 2, 2016, for related information. http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the
compliance times for doing the tasks are at This MCAI may be found in the AD docket instructions for submitting comments.
the time specified in the service information on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov • Fax: 202–493–2251.
identified in paragraphs (g)(1), (g)(2), and by searching for and locating Docket No. • Mail: U.S. Department of
(g)(3) of this AD, or within 3 months after the FAA–2017–0514.
effective date of this AD, whichever occurs
Transportation, Docket Operations,
(2) For more information about this AD,
later. M–30, West Building Ground Floor,
contact Dan Rodina, Aerospace Engineer,
(1) Airbus A300–600 Airworthiness International Branch, ANM–116, Transport Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey
Limitations Section (ALS), Part 2, ‘‘Damage Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590.
Tolerant Airworthiness Limitation Items Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356; • Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail
(DT–ALI),’’ Revision 01, dated August 7, telephone 425–227–2125; fax 425–227–1149. address above between 9 a.m. and 5
2015. Information may be emailed to: 9-ANM-116- p.m., Monday through Friday, except
(2) Airbus A300–600 Airworthiness AMOC-REQUESTS@faa.gov. Federal holidays.
nlaroche on DSK30NT082PROD with PROPOSALS
Limitations Section (ALS), Part 2, ‘‘Damage (3) For service information identified in For service information identified in
Tolerant Airworthiness Limitation Items this AD, contact Airbus SAS, Airworthiness this NPRM, contact Bombardier, Inc.,
(DT–ALI),’’ Variation 1.1, dated January 25, Office—EAW, 1 Rond Point Maurice
2016.
Q-Series Technical Help Desk, 123
Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France;
(3) Airbus A300–600 Airworthiness telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61 Garratt Boulevard, Toronto, Ontario
Limitations Section (ALS), Part 2, ‘‘Damage 93 44 51; email account.airworth-eas@ M3K 1Y5, Canada; telephone 416–375–
Tolerant Airworthiness Limitation Items airbus.com; Internet http://www.airbus.com. 4000; fax 416–375–4539; email
(DT–ALI),’’ Variation 1.2, dated July 22, You may view this service information at the thd.qseries@aero.bombardier.com;
2016. FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Internet http://www.bombardier.com.
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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 17, 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 25552 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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