82 FR 26758 - Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 110 (June 9, 2017)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 110 (June 9, 2017)
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| FR Document | 2017-11000 |
[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 110 (Friday, June 9, 2017)] [Proposed Rules] [Pages 26758-26760] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2017-11000] ======================================================================== Proposed Rules Federal Register ________________________________________________________________________ This section of the FEDERAL REGISTER contains notices to the public of the proposed issuance of rules and regulations. The purpose of these notices is to give interested persons an opportunity to participate in the rule making prior to the adoption of the final rules. ======================================================================== Federal Register / Vol. 82, No. 110 / Friday, June 9, 2017 / Proposed Rules [[Page 26758]] DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2017-0515; Directorate Identifier 2016-NM-171-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 certain Airbus Model A300 B4-600, B4-600R, and F4-600R series airplanes, Model A300 C4-605R Variant F airplanes (collectively called Model A300-600 series airplanes), and Model A310 series airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by reports of unreliable airspeed indications that were caused by pitot heater resistance shorted to ground. This proposed AD would require replacement of certain parts. We are proposing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products. DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by July 24, 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: account.airworth-eas@airbus.com; 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- 0515; 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-2017-0515; Directorate Identifier 2016-NM-171-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 2016-0195, dated September 30, 2016 (referred to after this as the Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or ``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for certain Airbus Model A300 B4-600, B4- 600R, and F4-600R series airplanes, Model A300 C4-605R Variant F airplanes (collectively called Model A300-600 series airplanes), and Model A310 series airplanes. The MCAI states: An operator recently reported two events of unreliable airspeed indications. Investigations revealed that in both events, a Pitot heater resistance was shorted to ground. Pitot probes are heated to prevent ice accretion. De-icing performance of the Pitot probe might be reduced if Pitot probe heater degrades over time. The magnitude of de-icing performance reduction will depend on how much the heater is degraded. The Pitot probe de-icing reduction will be hidden to the crew (the heater current detector will not trigger a ``Heat Fault'' because in case of short-to-case failure the resulting current variation will be limited). In severe icing conditions, if de-icing performances are significantly reduced, it may cause unreliable airspeed events, with no cockpit effects except erroneous airspeed indication(s) displayed on the Primary Flight Display (PFD) or the standby airspeed indicators. Unreliable airspeed indications, if not recognized by the crew, could possibly result in reduced control of the aeroplane. To ensure proper crew awareness of unreliable airspeed indication(s) situation, Airbus introduced a dedicated Electronic Centralised Aircraft Monitoring (ECAM) Warning (Indicated Airspeed Discrepancy Warning). The following configuration is required to enable this ECAM Warning: --The Flight Warning Computer (FWC) standard S17 has to be installed by accomplishing Service Bulletins (SB) A310-31-2144 or A300-31- 6140: This requirement was already rendered mandatory by EASA AD 2015-0174; --The ECAM Symbol Generator Unit (SGU), standard W32, Part Number (P/N) 9612670332 has to be installed, by accomplishing Service Bulletins (SB) A310-31-2123, A300-31-6124 or SB A300-31-6113. For the reason described above, this [EASA] AD requires a software standard upgrade of the ECAM SGU. You may examine the MCAI in the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for [[Page 26759]] and locating Docket No. FAA-2017-0515. Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 Airbus has issued the following service information: Airbus Service Bulletin A300-31-6113, Revision 03, dated July 5, 2016 (for Model A300-600 series airplanes). Airbus Service Bulletin A300-31-6124, Revision 01, dated July 4, 2016 (for Model A300-600 series airplanes). Airbus Service Bulletin A310-31-2123, Revision 01, dated July 1, 2016 (for Model A310 series airplanes). The service information describes procedures for replacement of the ECAM SGU. These documents are distinct since they apply to different airplane configurations. 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 139 airplanes of U.S. registry. We estimate the following costs to comply with this proposed AD: Estimated Costs -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Action Labor cost Parts cost Cost per product Cost on U.S. operators -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Replacement......................... Up to 4 work-hours x $85 Up to $2,360............... Up to $2,700............... Up to $375,300. per hour = Up to $340. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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-2017-0515; Directorate Identifier 2016-NM- 171-AD. (a) Comments Due Date We must receive comments by July 24, 2017. (b) Affected ADs None. (c) Applicability This AD applies to the Airbus airplanes identified in paragraphs (c)(1), (c)(2), (c)(3), (c)(4), and (c)(5) of this AD, certificated in any category, all manufacturer serial numbers, except those on which Airbus modification 12691 or 13665 has been embodied in production. (1) Airbus Model A300 B4-601, B4-603, B4-620, and B4-622 airplanes. (2) Airbus Model A300 B4-605R and B4-622R airplanes. (3) Airbus Model A300 F4-605R and F4-622R airplanes. (4) Airbus Model A300 C4-605R Variant F airplanes. (5) Airbus Model A310-203, -204, -221, -222, -304, -322, -324, and -325 airplanes. (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 31, Instruments. (e) Reason This AD was prompted by reports of unreliable airspeed indications that were caused by pitot heater resistance shorted to ground. We are issuing this AD to ensure proper flightcrew awareness of unreliable airspeed indications. This condition, if not recognized by the flightcrew, could possibly result in reduced control of the airplane. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Replacement of the Electronic Centralized Aircraft Monitoring (ECAM) Symbol Generator Unit (SGU) Within 36 months after the effective date of this AD, replace the ECAM SGU with a new ECAM SGU (standard W32), in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of the service information identified in paragraph (g)(1), (g)(2), or (g)(3), as applicable. (1) For Airbus Model A300 B4-601, B4-603, B4-620, and B4-622 airplanes; Model A300 B4-605R and B4-622R airplanes; and Model A300 C4-605R Variant F airplanes: Airbus Service Bulletin A300-31-6113, Revision 03, dated July 5, 2016. [[Page 26760]] (2) For Airbus Model A300 F4-605R and F4-622R airplanes: Airbus Service Bulletin A300-31-6124, Revision 01, dated July 4, 2016. (3) For Airbus Model A310-203, -204, -221, -222, -304, -322, - 324, and -325 airplanes: Airbus Service Bulletin A310-31-2123, Revision 01, dated July 1, 2016. (h) Parts Installation Prohibition (1) As of the effective date of this AD, for any airplane that has ECAM SGU standard W32, part number 9612670332, installed, no person may install an ECAM SGU standard prior to W32. (2) For any airplane that has an ECAM SGU standard prior to W32, after modification of that airplane, no person may install an ECAM SGU standard prior to W32. (i) Credit for Previous Actions This paragraph provides credit for actions required by paragraph (g) of this AD, if those actions were performed before the effective date of this AD using the service information specified in paragraph (i)(1), (i)(2), or (i)(3) of this AD, as applicable. (1) Airbus Service Bulletin A300-31-6113, Revision 02, dated September 4, 2014. (2) Airbus Service Bulletin A300-31-6124, dated October 13, 2005. (3) Airbus Service Bulletin A310-31-2123, dated January 4, 2006. (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, 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 (k)(2) of this AD. Information may be emailed to: 9-ANM-116-AMOC-REQUESTS@faa.gov. Before using any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager of the local flight standards district office/certificate holding district office. (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any requirement in this AD to obtain corrective actions from a manufacturer, the action must be accomplished using a method approved by the Manager, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA); or Airbus's EASA Design Organization Approval (DOA). If approved by the DOA, the approval must include the DOA-authorized signature. (3) Required for Compliance (RC): If any service information contains procedures or tests that are identified as RC, those procedures and tests must be done to comply with this AD; any procedures or tests that are not identified as RC are recommended. Those procedures and tests that are not identified as RC may be deviated from using accepted methods in accordance with the operator's maintenance or inspection program without obtaining approval of an AMOC, provided the procedures and tests identified as RC can be done and the airplane can be put back in an airworthy condition. Any substitutions or changes to procedures or tests identified as RC require approval of an AMOC. (k) Related Information (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA AD 2016-0195, dated September 30, 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-2017-0515. (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: account.airworth-eas@airbus.com; 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. 2017-11000 Filed 6-8-17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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contains notices to the public of the proposed Cedex, France; telephone: +33 5 61 93 The European Aviation Safety Agency
issuance of rules and regulations. The 36 96; fax: +33 5 61 93 44 51; email:
purpose of these notices is to give interested (EASA), which is the Technical Agent
account.airworth-eas@airbus.com; for the Member States of the European
persons an opportunity to participate in the
Internet: http://www.airbus.com. You Union, has issued EASA AD 2016–0195,
rule making prior to the adoption of the final
rules. may view this referenced service dated September 30, 2016 (referred to
information at the FAA, Transport after this as the Mandatory Continuing
Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue Airworthiness Information, or ‘‘the
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION SW., Renton, WA. For information on MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe condition
the availability of this material at the for certain Airbus Model A300 B4–600,
Federal Aviation Administration FAA, call 425–227–1221. B4–600R, and F4–600R series airplanes,
Examining the AD Docket Model A300 C4–605R Variant F
14 CFR Part 39 airplanes (collectively called Model
[Docket No. FAA–2017–0515; Directorate You may examine the AD docket on A300–600 series airplanes), and Model
Identifier 2016–NM–171–AD] the Internet at http:// A310 series airplanes. The MCAI states:
RIN 2120–AA64
www.regulations.gov by searching for An operator recently reported two events
and locating Docket No. FAA–2017– of unreliable airspeed indications.
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus 0515; or in person at the Docket Investigations revealed that in both events, a
Airplanes Management Facility between 9 a.m. Pitot heater resistance was shorted to ground.
and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, Pitot probes are heated to prevent ice
AGENCY: Federal Aviation except Federal holidays. The AD docket accretion. De-icing performance of the Pitot
Administration (FAA), DOT. probe might be reduced if Pitot probe heater
contains this proposed AD, the degrades over time. The magnitude of de-
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking regulatory evaluation, any comments icing performance reduction will depend on
(NPRM). received, and other information. The how much the heater is degraded. The Pitot
street address for the Docket Operations probe de-icing reduction will be hidden to
SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new office (telephone: 800–647–5527) is in the crew (the heater current detector will not
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain the ADDRESSES section. Comments will trigger a ‘‘Heat Fault’’ because in case of
Airbus Model A300 B4–600, B4–600R, be available in the AD docket shortly short-to-case failure the resulting current
and F4–600R series airplanes, Model after receipt. variation will be limited).
A300 C4–605R Variant F airplanes In severe icing conditions, if de-icing
(collectively called Model A300–600 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dan performances are significantly reduced, it
series airplanes), and Model A310 series Rodina, Aerospace Engineer, may cause unreliable airspeed events, with
International Branch, ANM–116, no cockpit effects except erroneous airspeed
airplanes. This proposed AD was indication(s) displayed on the Primary Flight
prompted by reports of unreliable Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, Display (PFD) or the standby airspeed
airspeed indications that were caused 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA indicators.
by pitot heater resistance shorted to 98057–3356; telephone: 425–227–2125; Unreliable airspeed indications, if not
ground. This proposed AD would fax: 425–227–1149. recognized by the crew, could possibly result
require replacement of certain parts. We in reduced control of the aeroplane.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: To ensure proper crew awareness of
are proposing this AD to address the
unsafe condition on these products. Comments Invited unreliable airspeed indication(s) situation,
Airbus introduced a dedicated Electronic
DATES: We must receive comments on Centralised Aircraft Monitoring (ECAM)
this proposed AD by July 24, 2017. We invite you to send any written
Warning (Indicated Airspeed Discrepancy
relevant data, views, or arguments about
ADDRESSES: You may send comments, Warning).
this proposed AD. Send your comments The following configuration is required to
using the procedures found in 14 CFR to an address listed under the
11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following enable this ECAM Warning:
ADDRESSES section. Include ‘‘Docket No. —The Flight Warning Computer (FWC)
methods: FAA–2017–0515; Directorate Identifier
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to standard S17 has to be installed by
2016–NM–171–AD’’ at the beginning of accomplishing Service Bulletins (SB)
http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the
your comments. We specifically invite A310–31–2144 or A300–31–6140: This
instructions for submitting comments. requirement was already rendered
comments on the overall regulatory,
• Fax: 202–493–2251. mandatory by EASA AD 2015–0174;
• Mail: U.S. Department of economic, environmental, and energy
aspects of this proposed AD. We will —The ECAM Symbol Generator Unit (SGU),
Transportation, Docket Operations, M– standard W32, Part Number (P/N)
30, West Building Ground Floor, Room consider all comments received by the
9612670332 has to be installed, by
W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., closing date and may amend this accomplishing Service Bulletins (SB)
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Washington, DC 20590. proposed AD based on those comments. A310–31–2123, A300–31–6124 or SB
• Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail We will post all comments we A300–31–6113.
address above between 9 a.m. and 5 receive, without change, to http:// For the reason described above, this
p.m., Monday through Friday, except www.regulations.gov, including any [EASA] AD requires a software standard
Federal holidays. personal information you provide. We upgrade of the ECAM SGU.
For service information identified in will also post a report summarizing each You may examine the MCAI in the
this NPRM, contact Airbus SAS, substantive verbal contact we receive AD docket on the Internet at http://
Airworthiness Office—EAW, 1 Rond about this proposed AD. www.regulations.gov by searching for
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and locating Docket No. FAA–2017– The service information describes bilateral agreement with the State of
0515. procedures for replacement of the Design Authority, we have been notified
ECAM SGU. These documents are of the unsafe condition described in the
Related Service Information Under 1
distinct since they apply to different MCAI and service information
CFR Part 51
airplane configurations. This service referenced above. We are proposing this
Airbus has issued the following information is reasonably available AD because we evaluated all pertinent
service information: because the interested parties have information and determined an unsafe
• Airbus Service Bulletin A300–31– access to it through their normal course condition exists and is likely to exist or
6113, Revision 03, dated July 5, 2016 of business or by the means identified develop on other products of these same
(for Model A300–600 series airplanes). in the ADDRESSES section. type designs.
• Airbus Service Bulletin A300–31– FAA’s Determination and Requirements
Costs of Compliance
6124, Revision 01, dated July 4, 2016 of This Proposed AD
(for Model A300–600 series airplanes). This product has been approved by We estimate that this proposed AD
• Airbus Service Bulletin A310–31– the aviation authority of another affects 139 airplanes of U.S. registry. We
2123, Revision 01, dated July 1, 2016 country, and is approved for operation estimate the following costs to comply
(for Model A310 series airplanes). in the United States. Pursuant to our with this proposed AD:
ESTIMATED COSTS
Cost on U.S.
Action Labor cost Parts cost Cost per product operators
Replacement ....................... Up to 4 work-hours × $85 per hour = Up to $340 ............ Up to $2,360 ..... Up to $2,700 ..... Up to $375,300.
Authority for This Rulemaking 3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in numbers, except those on which Airbus
Alaska; and modification 12691 or 13665 has been
Title 49 of the United States Code embodied in production.
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue 4. Will not have a significant
(1) Airbus Model A300 B4–601, B4–603,
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, economic impact, positive or negative,
B4–620, and B4–622 airplanes.
section 106, describes the authority of on a substantial number of small entities (2) Airbus Model A300 B4–605R and B4–
the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII: under the criteria of the Regulatory 622R airplanes.
Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more Flexibility Act. (3) Airbus Model A300 F4–605R and F4–
detail the scope of the Agency’s 622R airplanes.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 (4) Airbus Model A300 C4–605R Variant F
authority. airplanes.
We are issuing this rulemaking under Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
safety, Incorporation by reference, (5) Airbus Model A310–203, –204, –221,
the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII, –222, –304, –322, –324, and –325 airplanes.
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: Safety.
(d) Subject
General requirements.’’ Under that The Proposed Amendment
section, Congress charges the FAA with Air Transport Association (ATA) of
Accordingly, under the authority America Code 31, Instruments.
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in delegated to me by the Administrator,
air commerce by prescribing regulations the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part (e) Reason
for practices, methods, and procedures 39 as follows: This AD was prompted by reports of
the Administrator finds necessary for unreliable airspeed indications that were
safety in air commerce. This regulation PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS caused by pitot heater resistance shorted to
is within the scope of that authority ground. We are issuing this AD to ensure
DIRECTIVES
because it addresses an unsafe condition proper flightcrew awareness of unreliable
airspeed indications. This condition, if not
that is likely to exist or develop on ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 recognized by the flightcrew, could possibly
products identified in this rulemaking continues to read as follows: result in reduced control of the airplane.
action. Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
(f) Compliance
Regulatory Findings § 39.13 [Amended] Comply with this AD within the
We determined that this proposed AD ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding compliance times specified, unless already
would not have federalism implications done.
the following new airworthiness
under Executive Order 13132. This directive (AD): (g) Replacement of the Electronic
proposed AD would not have a Centralized Aircraft Monitoring (ECAM)
Airbus: Docket No. FAA–2017–0515;
substantial direct effect on the States, on Symbol Generator Unit (SGU)
Directorate Identifier 2016–NM–171–AD.
the relationship between the national Within 36 months after the effective date
Government and the States, or on the (a) Comments Due Date of this AD, replace the ECAM SGU with a
distribution of power and We must receive comments by July 24, new ECAM SGU (standard W32), in
responsibilities among the various 2017. accordance with the Accomplishment
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levels of government. Instructions of the service information
(b) Affected ADs identified in paragraph (g)(1), (g)(2), or (g)(3),
For the reasons discussed above, I
None. as applicable.
certify this proposed regulation: (1) For Airbus Model A300 B4–601, B4–
1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory (c) Applicability 603, B4–620, and B4–622 airplanes; Model
action’’ under Executive Order 12866; This AD applies to the Airbus airplanes A300 B4–605R and B4–622R airplanes; and
2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the identified in paragraphs (c)(1), (c)(2), (c)(3), Model A300 C4–605R Variant F airplanes:
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures (c)(4), and (c)(5) of this AD, certificated in Airbus Service Bulletin A300–31–6113,
(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); any category, all manufacturer serial Revision 03, dated July 5, 2016.
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(2) For Airbus Model A300 F4–605R and obtaining approval of an AMOC, provided We invite your comments on this
F4–622R airplanes: Airbus Service Bulletin the procedures and tests identified as RC can proposed rulemaking.
A300–31–6124, Revision 01, dated July 4, be done and the airplane can be put back in
DATES: Comments and related material
2016. an airworthy condition. Any substitutions or
(3) For Airbus Model A310–203, –204, changes to procedures or tests identified as must be received by the Coast Guard on
–221, –222, –304, –322, –324, and –325 RC require approval of an AMOC. or before July 10, 2017.
airplanes: Airbus Service Bulletin A310–31– ADDRESSES: You may submit comments
2123, Revision 01, dated July 1, 2016. (k) Related Information
identified by docket number USCG–
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing 2017–0385 using the Federal
(h) Parts Installation Prohibition
Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA AD eRulemaking Portal at http://
(1) As of the effective date of this AD, for 2016–0195, dated September 30, 2016, for
any airplane that has ECAM SGU standard www.regulations.gov. See the ‘‘Public
related information. This MCAI may be
W32, part number 9612670332, installed, no found in the AD docket on the Internet at
Participation and Request for
person may install an ECAM SGU standard http://www.regulations.gov by searching for Comments’’ portion of the
prior to W32. and locating Docket No. FAA–2017–0515. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section for
(2) For any airplane that has an ECAM SGU (2) For more information about this AD, further instructions on submitting
standard prior to W32, after modification of contact Dan Rodina, Aerospace Engineer, comments.
that airplane, no person may install an ECAM International Branch, ANM–116, Transport
SGU standard prior to W32. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If
Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind
Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356;
you have questions about this proposed
(i) Credit for Previous Actions rulemaking, call or email LT Michael
telephone 425–227–2125; fax 425–227–1149.
This paragraph provides credit for actions (3) For service information identified in Collet, Chief of Waterways Management,
required by paragraph (g) of this AD, if those this AD, contact Airbus SAS, Airworthiness U.S. Coast Guard Sector Buffalo;
actions were performed before the effective Office—EAW, 1 Rond Point Maurice telephone 716–843–9322, email
date of this AD using the service information Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; SectorBuffaloMarineSafety@uscg.mil.
specified in paragraph (i)(1), (i)(2), or (i)(3) of telephone: +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax: +33 5 61
this AD, as applicable. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
93 44 51; email: account.airworth-eas@
(1) Airbus Service Bulletin A300–31–6113, I. Table of Abbreviations
airbus.com; Internet: http://www.airbus.com.
Revision 02, dated September 4, 2014.
You may view this service information at the
(2) Airbus Service Bulletin A300–31–6124, CFR Code of Federal Regulations
FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601
dated October 13, 2005. COTP Captain of the Port
Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For DHS Department of Homeland Security
(3) Airbus Service Bulletin A310–31–2123,
information on the availability of this FR Federal Register
dated January 4, 2006.
material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221. NPRM Notice of proposed rulemaking
(j) Other FAA AD Provisions Issued in Renton, Washington, on May 18, § Section
The following provisions also apply to this 2017. U.S.C. United States Code
AD: Michael Kaszycki,
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance II. Background, Purpose, and Legal
(AMOCs): The Manager, International Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Basis
Branch, ANM–116, FAA, has the authority to Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
On April 09, 2017, the Sylvan Verona
approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested [FR Doc. 2017–11000 Filed 6–8–17; 8:45 am]
Beach Resort Association notified the
using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your
Coast Guard that it will be conducting
request to your principal inspector or local a water ski show from 12:30 p.m. to 2:30
Flight Standards District Office, as p.m. on August 13, 2017. The water ski
appropriate. If sending information directly
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND show to take place in the waters of Fish
to the International Branch, send it to the SECURITY Creek on the Erie Canal System
attention of the person identified in contained within the following
paragraph (k)(2) of this AD. Information may Coast Guard
positions: Starting at position
be emailed to: 9-ANM-116-AMOC- 43°11′37.79″ N. and 075°43′53.27″ W.,
REQUESTS@faa.gov. Before using any 33 CFR Part 165
running Northeast to position
approved AMOC, notify your appropriate
principal inspector, or lacking a principal [Docket Number USCG–2017–0385] 43°11′43.15″ N. and 075°43′44.88″ W.,
inspector, the manager of the local flight RIN 1625–AA00 then Southeast to 43°11′42.82″ N. and
standards district office/certificate holding 075°43′43.42″ W. then Southwest to
district office. Safety Zone; Canal Fest Water Ski 43°11′36.90″ N. and 075°43′52.06″ W.
(2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any Show; Erie Canal System, Fish Creek, then returning to the point of origin.
requirement in this AD to obtain corrective Sylvan Beach, NY The Captain of the Port Buffalo (COTP)
actions from a manufacturer, the action must has determined that a water ski show on
be accomplished using a method approved AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS. a navigable waterway will pose a
by the Manager, International Branch, ANM–
116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking. significant risk to participants and the
the European Aviation Safety Agency boating public.
(EASA); or Airbus’s EASA Design
SUMMARY: The Coast Guard proposes to The purpose of this rulemaking is to
Organization Approval (DOA). If approved by establish a temporary safety zone for ensure the safety of vessels and the
the DOA, the approval must include the certain waters of the Erie Canal System, navigable waters within the
DOA-authorized signature. Fish Creek, Sylvan Beach, NY. This demonstration area of the scheduled
(3) Required for Compliance (RC): If any action is necessary to provide for the
jstallworth on DSK7TPTVN1PROD with PROPOSALS
event. Vessel traffic will be allowed to
service information contains procedures or safety of life on these navigable waters pass through the safety zone between
tests that are identified as RC, those during the Canal Fest Water Ski Show
procedures and tests must be done to comply
demonstrations. The Coast Guard
on August 13, 2017. This proposed proposes this rulemaking under
with this AD; any procedures or tests that are
not identified as RC are recommended. Those
rulemaking would prohibit persons and authority in 33 U.S.C. 1231.
procedures and tests that are not identified vessels from passing through the safety
zone during the water ski show unless III. Discussion of Proposed Rule
as RC may be deviated from using accepted
methods in accordance with the operator’s authorized by the Captain of the Port The COTP proposes to establish a
maintenance or inspection program without Buffalo or a designated representative. safety zone from 12:15 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
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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 24, 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 26758 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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