82 FR 27979 - Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 117 (June 20, 2017)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 117 (June 20, 2017)
| Page Range | 27979-27983 | |
| FR Document | 2017-12286 |
[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 117 (Tuesday, June 20, 2017)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 27979-27983] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2017-12286] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2016-9574; Directorate Identifier 2016-NM-063-AD; Amendment 39-18921; AD 2017-12-06] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of Transportation (DOT). ACTION: Final rule. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Airbus Model A300 series airplanes; Model A300 B4-600, B4-600R, and F4- 600R series airplanes, and Model A300 C4-605R Variant F airplanes (collectively called Model A300-600 series airplanes); and Model A310 series airplanes. This AD is intended to complete certain mandated programs [[Page 27980]] intended to support the airplane reaching its limit of validity (LOV) of the engineering data that support the established structural maintenance program. This AD requires inspecting the forward passenger doors to identify the part number, and for affected doors, inspecting to identify existing repairs and doing corrective actions if necessary. We are issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products. DATES: This AD is effective July 25, 2017. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of certain publications listed in this AD as of July 25, 2017. ADDRESSES: For service information identified in this final rule, 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. It is also available on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2016-9574. 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-2016- 9574; or in person at the Docket Management Facility between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket contains this AD, the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and other information. The street address for the Docket Office (telephone 800-647-5527) is Docket Management Facility, U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 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: Discussion We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR part 39 by adding an AD that would apply to all Airbus Model A300 series airplanes; Model A300 B4-600, B4-600R, and F4-600R series airplanes, and Model A300 C4-605R Variant F airplanes (collectively called Model A300-600 series airplanes); and Model A310 series airplanes. The NPRM published in the Federal Register on February 17, 2017 (82 FR 10968) (``the NPRM''). The NPRM was intended to complete certain mandated programs intended to support the airplane reaching its limit of validity (LOV) of the engineering data that support the established structural maintenance program. The NPRM proposed to require inspecting the forward passenger doors to identify the part number, and for affected doors, inspecting to identify existing repairs and doing corrective actions if necessary. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct widespread fatigue damage of the forward passenger doors, which could result in reduced structural integrity of the airplane. The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical Agent for the Member States of the European Union, has issued EASA AD 2016-0079, dated April 21, 2016 (referred to after this as the Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or ``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for all Airbus Model A300 series airplanes; Model A300 B4-600, B4-600R, and F4-600R series airplanes, and Model A300 C4-605R Variant F airplanes (collectively called Model A300-600 series airplanes); and Model A310 series airplanes. The MCAI states: In the frame of the ``Ageing Aeroplane Safety Rule Project'', a review of the A300, A300-600 and A310 Structural Repair Manuals (SRMs) was performed against Fatigue and Damage Tolerance criteria to satisfy the ageing aeroplane regulation. As a result of this review, some repairs concerning the forward passenger door flanges were identified as no longer applicable and had to be de-activated. Those repairs may however have been accomplished on some aeroplanes passenger door flanges prior to de- activation of the repair. This condition, if not detected and corrected, could reduce the structural integrity of the aeroplane. To address this potential unsafe condition, Airbus issued Service Bulletin (SB) A300-52-0180, SB A300-52-6084 and SB A310-52- 2076 to provide inspection instructions. For the reasons described above, this [EASA] AD requires identification of the forward passenger door part number (P/N) and a one-time Detailed Inspection (DET) of the forward passenger door frame segments inner flanges for SRM repair embodied and, depending on the results from the identification and inspection, accomplishment of corrective action(s) [e.g., repair]. 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-2016- 9574. Comments We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing this AD. The following presents the comment received on the NPRM and the FAA's response to that comment. Support for the NPRM FedEx agrees that the inspection is necessary and supports the intent of the NPRM. Request To Change the Reporting Requirement FedEx stated that it does not have a process in place to report the inspection results specified by paragraph (i) of the proposed AD using the on-line Airbus reporting tool. FedEx asked that it be allowed to use the older method of reporting identified in Airbus Service Bulletins A310-52-2076, Revision 01, dated October 14, 2014; and A300- 52-6084, Revision 01, dated October 16, 2014. FedEx added that the new on-line application would be used when a method and adequate personnel are in place to utilize that application. We agree with the commenter. We recognize that operators may not have a method in place or adequate personnel available to utilize the online Airbus reporting tool. Using the reporting sheet provided in Airbus Service Bulletins A310-52-2076, Revision 01, dated October 14, 2014; and A300-52-6084, Revision 01, dated October 16, 2014; is an acceptable method for reporting. We have revised paragraph (i) of this AD to include this option for reporting. Conclusion We reviewed the relevant data, considered the comment received, and determined that air safety and the public interest require adopting this AD with the change described previously and minor editorial changes. We have determined that these minor changes:Are consistent with the intent that was proposed in the NPRM for correcting the unsafe condition; and Do not add any additional burden upon the public than was already proposed in the NPRM. We also determined that this change will not increase the economic burden on any operator or increase the scope of this AD. [[Page 27981]] Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 Airbus has issued the following service information: Airbus Service Bulletin A300-52-0180, Revision 01, dated October 14, 2014. Airbus Service Bulletin A310-52-2076, Revision 01, dated October 14, 2014. Airbus Service Bulletin A300-52-6084, Revision 01, dated October 16, 2014. The service information describes procedures for inspecting the forward passenger doors on the left- and right-hand sides to identify the part number, and for affected doors, inspecting to identify existing repairs and doing corrective actions. These documents are distinct since they apply to different airplane models. This service information is reasonably available because the interested parties have access to it through their normal course of business or by the means identified in the ADDRESSES section. Costs of Compliance We estimate that this AD affects 128 airplanes of U.S. registry. We estimate the following costs to comply with this AD: Estimated Costs ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cost per Action Labor cost Parts cost product Cost on U.S. operators ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Part number inspection........ 1 work-hour x $85 per $0 $85 $10,880. hour = $85. Reporting for forward 1 work-hour x $85 per 0 85 Up to $10,880. passenger door having P/N hour = $85. A521[dash]71851[dash]000 or P/ N A521[dash]71851[dash]001. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- We estimate the following costs to do any necessary corrective actions that will be required based on the results of the part number inspection. We have no way of determining the number of airplanes that might need these corrective actions: On-Condition Costs ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cost per Action Labor cost Parts cost product ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Detailed inspection....................... 7 work-hours x $85 per hour = $595 $0 $595 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- We have received no definitive data that would enable us to provide cost estimates for other on-condition actions specified in this AD. 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 AD is 2120- 0056. The paperwork cost associated with this 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 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 AD will not have federalism implications under Executive Order 13132. This AD will not have a substantial direct effect on the States, on the relationship between the national government and the States, or on the distribution of power and responsibilities among the various levels of government. For the reasons discussed above, I certify that this AD: 1. Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive Order 12866; 2. Is not a ``significant rule'' under the DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); 3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska; and 4. Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by reference, Safety. Adoption of the Amendment Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator, the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows: PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES 0 1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows: Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. [[Page 27982]] Sec. 39.13 [Amended] 0 2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness directive (AD): 2017-12-06 Airbus: Amendment 39-18921; Docket No. FAA-2016-9574; Directorate Identifier 2016-NM-063-AD. (a) Effective Date This AD is effective July 25, 2017. (b) Affected ADs None. (c) Applicability This AD applies to Airbus airplanes identified in paragraphs (c)(1) through (c)(6) of this AD, certificated in any category, all manufacturer serial numbers. (1) Model A300 B2-1A, B2-1C, B2K-3C, B2-203, B4-2C, B4-103, and B4-203 airplanes. (2) Model A300 B4-601, B4-603, B4-620, and B4-622 airplanes. (3) Model A300 B4-605R and B4-622R airplanes. (4) Model A300 F4-605R and F4-622R airplanes. (5) Model A300 C4-605R Variant F airplanes. (6) Model A310-203, -204, -221, -222, -304, -322, -324, and -325 airplanes. (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 52, Doors. (e) Reason This AD is intended to complete certain mandated programs intended to support the airplane reaching its limit of validity (LOV) of the engineering data that support the established structural maintenance program. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct widespread fatigue damage of the forward passenger doors, 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) Parts Identification Within 36 months after the effective date of this AD, or before exceeding the applicable airplane design service goal specified in table 1 to paragraph (g) of this AD, whichever occurs later: Identify the part number on the forward passenger doors on the left- hand and right-hand sides, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of the applicable service information identified in paragraph (g)(1), (g)(2), or (g)(3) of this AD. (1) Airbus Service Bulletin A300-52-0180, Revision 01, dated October 14, 2014 (for Model A300 airplanes). (2) Airbus Service Bulletin A300-52-6084, Revision 01, dated October 16, 2014 (for Model A300-600 series airplanes). (3) Airbus Service Bulletin A310-52-2076, Revision 01, dated October 14, 2014. Table 1 to Paragraph (g) of This AD--Design Service Goal ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Design service goal flight Airplane model/series cycles or flight hours ------------------------------------------------------------------------ A300 B2-100, B2-200, B2-320............ Before the accumulation of 48,000 total flight cycles. A300 B4-100............................ Before the accumulation of 40,000 total flight cycles. A300 B4-200............................ Before the accumulation of 34,000 total flight cycles. A300 B4-600, B4-600R, F4[dash]600R, Before the accumulation of C4[dash]600R. 30,000 total flight cycles or 67,500 total flight hours, whichever occurs first. A310-200............................... Before the accumulation of 40,000 total flight cycles or 60,000 total flight hours, whichever occurs first. A310-300............................... Before the accumulation of 35,000 total flight cycles or 60,000 total flight hours, whichever occurs first. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ (h) Corrective Actions (1) For airplanes on which no forward passenger door having part number (P/N) A521-71851-000 or P/N A521-71851-001 is found to be installed, after identifying the part number as specified in paragraph (g) of this AD: No further action is required for these airplanes. (2) For airplanes on which any forward passenger door having P/N A521-71851-000 or P/N A521-71851-001 is found to be installed, after identifying the part number as specified in paragraph (g) of this AD: Before further flight, do a detailed inspection of all frame segment inner flanges of the forward passenger doors with the affected part numbers for installed repairs, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of the applicable service information identified in paragraph (g)(1), (g)(2), or (g)(3) of this AD. (i) For Airbus Model A300 airplanes: Before further flight, do all applicable corrective actions, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A300-52-0180, Revision 01, dated October 14, 2014. Where Airbus Service Bulletin A300-52-0180, Revision 01, dated October 14, 2014, specifies to contact Airbus for appropriate action, and specifies that action as ``RC'' (Required for Compliance): Before further flight, accomplish corrective actions in accordance with the procedures specified in paragraph (l)(2) of this AD. (ii) For Airbus Model A310 and A300-600 series airplanes on which the repair principle A310 Structural Repair Manual (SRM) 52- 10-00, page block (PB) 201, Figure 209, or A300-600 SRM 52-10-00, PB 201, Figure 206, as applicable, is not embodied on any inner flange, no further action is required for these airplanes. (iii) For Airbus Model A310 and A300-600 series airplanes on which the repair principle A310 SRM 52-10-00, PB 201, Figure 209, or A300-600 SRM 52-10-00, PB 201, Figure 206, as applicable, is embodied on at least one inner flange: Before further flight, do all applicable corrective actions, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A300-52-6084, Revision 01, dated October 16, 2014; or Airbus Service Bulletin A310-52-2076, Revision 01, dated October 14, 2014; as applicable. Where Airbus Service Bulletins A300-52-6084, Revision 01, dated October 16, 2014; and A310-52-2076, Revision 01, dated October 14, 2014; specify to contact Airbus for appropriate action, and specify that action as ``RC'': Before further flight, accomplish corrective actions in accordance with the procedures specified in paragraph (l)(2) of this AD. (i) Reporting Requirement At the applicable time specified in paragraph (i)(1) or (i)(2) of this AD, report the results of the inspection required by paragraph (h)(2) of this AD to Airbus Service Bulletin Reporting Online Application on Airbus World (https://w3.airbus.com/), or submit the results to Airbus using the reporting sheet provided in the service information identified in paragraphs (g)(2) or (g)(3) of this AD, as applicable. (1) If the inspection was done on or after the effective date of this AD: Submit the report within 30 days after the inspection. (2) If the inspection was done before the effective date of this AD: Submit the report within 30 days after the effective date of this AD. (j) Parts Installation Limitations As of the effective date of this AD, no person may replace a forward passenger door on any airplane, unless the replacement door has been inspected in accordance with the requirements of this AD. (k) Credit for Previous Actions This paragraph provides credit for the actions required by paragraphs (g) and (h) of this AD, if those actions were performed before the effective date of this AD using the applicable service information identified in paragraph (k)(1), (k)(2), or (k)(3) of this AD. (1) Airbus Service Bulletin A300-52-0180, dated September 23, 2014. (2) Airbus Service Bulletin A300-52-6084, dated September 23, 2014. (3) Airbus Service Bulletin A310-52-2076, dated September 23, 2014. [[Page 27983]] (l) 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 (m)(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): 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. (m) Related Information (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA Airworthiness Directive 2016-0079, dated April 21, 2016, for related information. This MCAI may be found in the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2016-9574. (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) Service information identified in this AD that is not incorporated by reference is available at the addresses specified in paragraphs (n)(3) and (n)(4) of this AD. (n) Material Incorporated by Reference (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference (IBR) of the service information listed in this paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. (2) You must use this service information as applicable to do the actions required by this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise. (i) Airbus Service Bulletin A300-52-0180, Revision 01, dated October 14, 2014. (ii) Airbus Service Bulletin A300-52-6084, Revision 01, dated October 16, 2014. (iii) Airbus Service Bulletin A310-52-2076, Revision 01, dated October 14, 2014. (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. (4) You may view this service information at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 425-227-1221. (5) You may view this service information that is incorporated by reference at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For information on the availability of this material at NARA, call 202-741-6030, or go to: http://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html. Issued in Renton, Washington, on June 2, 2017. Michael Kaszycki, Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2017-12286 Filed 6-19-17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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(g) Actions for Group 2 Airplanes compliance time ‘‘after the Revision 1 date of phone: 562–627–5264; fax: 562–627–5210;
For airplanes identified as Group 2 in ASB this service bulletin,’’ this AD requires email: jennifer.tsakoumakis@faa.gov.
737–53A1267, R1: Within 120 days after the compliance within the specified compliance
(m) Material Incorporated by Reference
effective date of this AD, inspect the airplane time after the effective date of this AD.
and do all applicable corrective actions using (2) Although ASB 737–53A1267, R1, (1) The Director of the Federal Register
a method approved in accordance with the specifies to contact Boeing for appropriate approved the incorporation by reference
procedures specified in paragraph (k) of this action, and specifies that action as ‘‘RC’’ (IBR) of the service information listed in this
AD. (Required for Compliance), this AD requires paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR
repair before further flight using a method part 51.
(h) Inspections for Group 1 Airplanes approved in accordance with the procedures (2) You must use this service information
For airplanes identified as Group 1 in ASB specified in paragraph (k) of this AD. as applicable to do the actions required by
737–53A1267, R1: Except as specified in this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.
paragraph (j)(1) of this AD, at the applicable (k) Alternative Methods of Compliance (i) Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737–
time specified in paragraph 1.E. (AMOCs) 53A1267, Revision 1, dated March 8, 2016.
‘‘Compliance’’ of ASB 737–53A1267, R1, do (1) The Manager, Los Angeles Aircraft (ii) Reserved.
the applicable actions specified in Certification Office (ACO), FAA, has the (3) For service information identified in
paragraphs (h)(1) and (h)(2) of this AD; and authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if this AD, contact Boeing Commercial
do all applicable corrective actions; in requested using the procedures found in 14 Airplanes, Attention: Contractual & Data
accordance with the Accomplishment CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, Services (C&DS), 2600 Westminster Blvd.,
Instructions of ASB 737–53A1267, R1, except send your request to your principal inspector MC 110–SK57, Seal Beach, CA 90740–5600;
as specified in paragraph (j)(2) of this AD and or local Flight Standards District Office, as telephone 562–797–1717; Internet https://
as provided by paragraph (i) of this AD. Do appropriate. If sending information directly www.myboeingfleet.com.
all applicable corrective actions before to the manager of the ACO, send it to the (4) You may view this service information
further flight. Repeat the applicable attention of the person identified in at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate,
inspections specified in paragraph (h)(1) of paragraph (l) of this AD. Information may be 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For
this AD thereafter at the applicable intervals emailed to: 9-ANM-LAACO-ACO-AMOC- information on the availability of this
specified paragraph 1.E., ‘‘Compliance,’’ of Requests@faa.gov. material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221.
ASB 737–53A1267, R1, except as provided (2) Before using any approved AMOC, (5) You may view this service information
by paragraph (i) of this AD. notify your appropriate principal inspector, that is incorporated by reference at the
(1) Do detailed inspections and high or lacking a principal inspector, the manager National Archives and Records
frequency eddy current (HFEC) surface of the local flight standards district office/ Administration (NARA). For information on
inspections of the skin around the fastener certificate holding district office. the availability of this material at NARA, call
heads for any crack on the forward and aft (3) An AMOC that provides an acceptable 202–741–6030, or go to: http://
fastener columns, left and right sides, at STA level of safety may be used for any repair, www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-
259.5 circumferential butt splice, in modification, or alteration required by this locations.html.
accordance with Parts 1, 2, 6, 7, 8, and 9 of AD if it is approved by the Boeing
the Accomplishment Instructions of ASB Issued in Renton, Washington, on June 2,
Commercial Airplanes Organization 2017.
737–53A1267, R1, as applicable.
Designation Authorization (ODA) that has
(2) Do a one-time detailed inspection for Michael Kaszycki,
been authorized by the Manager, Los Angeles
any defect of the production countersunk Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
ACO, to make those findings. To be
rivet heads on both forward and aft fastener Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
approved, the repair method, modification
columns, left and right sides, at STA 259.5
deviation, or alteration deviation must meet [FR Doc. 2017–12175 Filed 6–19–17; 8:45 am]
circumferential butt splice, in accordance
the certification basis of the airplane and the BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
with Part 3 of the Accomplishment
approval must specifically refer to this AD.
Instructions of ASB 737–53A1267, R1.
(4) AMOCs approved previously for AD
(i) Repairs That Terminate Inspections in 2007–26–04 are approved as AMOCs for the DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Repair Areas corresponding provisions of this AD.
(1) For airplanes identified as Group 1, (5) Except as required by paragraph (j)(2) Federal Aviation Administration
Configuration 1, in ASB 737–53A1267, R1: of this AD: For service information that
Doing the skin trim-out repair specified in contains steps that are labeled as RC, the
provisions of paragraphs (k)(5)(i) and 14 CFR Part 39
Part 5 of the Accomplishment Instructions of
ASB 737–53A1267, R1, terminates the initial (k)(5)(ii) of this AD apply. [Docket No. FAA–2016–9574; Directorate
and repetitive inspections required by (i) The steps labeled as RC, including Identifier 2016–NM–063–AD; Amendment
paragraph (h) of this AD that are specified in substeps under an RC step and any figures 39–18921; AD 2017–12–06]
Part 1 of the Accomplishment Instructions of identified in an RC step, must be done to
ASB 737–53A1267, R1, only; all other comply with the AD. If a step or substep is RIN 2120–AA64
inspections required by paragraph (h) of this labeled ‘‘RC Exempt,’’ then the RC
AD must be done, except as provided by requirement is removed from that step or Airworthiness Directives; Airbus
paragraph (i)(2) of this AD. substep. An AMOC is required for any Airplanes
(2) For airplanes identified as Group 1, deviations to RC steps, including substeps
and identified figures. AGENCY: Federal Aviation
Configuration 1 in ASB 737–53A1267, R1:
Doing the skin repair specified in Part 4 of (ii) Steps not labeled as RC may be Administration (FAA), Department of
the Accomplishment Instructions of ASB deviated from using accepted methods in Transportation (DOT).
737–53A1267, R1, terminates the initial and accordance with the operator’s maintenance ACTION: Final rule.
repetitive inspections required by paragraph or inspection program without obtaining
(h) of this AD that are specified in Part 1 and approval of an AMOC, provided the RC steps, SUMMARY: We are adopting a new
Part 2 of the Accomplishment Instructions of including substeps and identified figures, can airworthiness directive (AD) for all
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ASB 737–53A1267, R1, for the repaired area still be done as specified, and the airplane Airbus Model A300 series airplanes;
only; all other inspections required by can be put back in an airworthy condition. Model A300 B4–600, B4–600R, and F4–
paragraph (h) of this AD must be done, 600R series airplanes, and Model A300
(l) Related Information
except as provided by paragraph (i)(1) of this C4–605R Variant F airplanes
AD. For more information about this AD,
contact Jennifer Tsakoumakis, Aerospace (collectively called Model A300–600
(j) Exceptions to Service Information Engineer, Airframe Branch, ANM–120L, series airplanes); and Model A310 series
(1) Where paragraph 1.E., ‘‘Compliance,’’ of FAA, Los Angeles ACO, 3960 Paramount airplanes. This AD is intended to
ASB 737–53A1267, R1, specifies a Boulevard, Lakewood, CA 90712–4137; complete certain mandated programs
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intended to support the airplane part 39 by adding an AD that would accomplishment of corrective action(s) [e.g.,
reaching its limit of validity (LOV) of apply to all Airbus Model A300 series repair].
the engineering data that support the airplanes; Model A300 B4–600, B4– You may examine the MCAI in the
established structural maintenance 600R, and F4–600R series airplanes, and AD docket on the Internet at http://
program. This AD requires inspecting Model A300 C4–605R Variant F www.regulations.gov by searching for
the forward passenger doors to identify airplanes (collectively called Model and locating Docket No. FAA–2016–
the part number, and for affected doors, A300–600 series airplanes); and Model 9574.
inspecting to identify existing repairs A310 series airplanes. The NPRM
and doing corrective actions if published in the Federal Register on Comments
necessary. We are issuing this AD to February 17, 2017 (82 FR 10968) (‘‘the We gave the public the opportunity to
address the unsafe condition on these NPRM’’). The NPRM was intended to participate in developing this AD. The
products. complete certain mandated programs following presents the comment
DATES: This AD is effective July 25, intended to support the airplane received on the NPRM and the FAA’s
2017. reaching its limit of validity (LOV) of response to that comment.
The Director of the Federal Register the engineering data that support the
approved the incorporation by reference established structural maintenance Support for the NPRM
of certain publications listed in this AD program. The NPRM proposed to
FedEx agrees that the inspection is
as of July 25, 2017. require inspecting the forward
necessary and supports the intent of the
ADDRESSES: For service information passenger doors to identify the part
NPRM.
identified in this final rule, contact number, and for affected doors,
Airbus SAS, Airworthiness Office— inspecting to identify existing repairs Request To Change the Reporting
EAW, 1 Rond Point Maurice Bellonte, and doing corrective actions if Requirement
31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; necessary. We are issuing this AD to
FedEx stated that it does not have a
telephone: +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax: +33 detect and correct widespread fatigue
process in place to report the inspection
5 61 93 44 51; email: account.airworth- damage of the forward passenger doors,
results specified by paragraph (i) of the
eas@airbus.com; Internet: http:// which could result in reduced structural
proposed AD using the on-line Airbus
www.airbus.com. You may view this integrity of the airplane.
The European Aviation Safety Agency reporting tool. FedEx asked that it be
referenced service information at the allowed to use the older method of
FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, (EASA), which is the Technical Agent
for the Member States of the European reporting identified in Airbus Service
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. Bulletins A310–52–2076, Revision 01,
For information on the availability of Union, has issued EASA AD 2016–0079,
dated April 21, 2016 (referred to after dated October 14, 2014; and A300–52–
this material at the FAA, call 425–227– 6084, Revision 01, dated October 16,
1221. It is also available on the Internet this as the Mandatory Continuing
Airworthiness Information, or ‘‘the 2014. FedEx added that the new on-line
at http://www.regulations.gov by application would be used when a
searching for and locating Docket No. MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe condition
for all Airbus Model A300 series method and adequate personnel are in
FAA–2016–9574. place to utilize that application.
airplanes; Model A300 B4–600, B4–
Examining the AD Docket 600R, and F4–600R series airplanes, and We agree with the commenter. We
Model A300 C4–605R Variant F recognize that operators may not have a
You may examine the AD docket on
airplanes (collectively called Model method in place or adequate personnel
the Internet at http://
A300–600 series airplanes); and Model available to utilize the online Airbus
www.regulations.gov by searching for
A310 series airplanes. The MCAI states: reporting tool. Using the reporting sheet
and locating Docket No. FAA–2016–
provided in Airbus Service Bulletins
9574; or in person at the Docket In the frame of the ‘‘Ageing Aeroplane
A310–52–2076, Revision 01, dated
Management Facility between 9 a.m. Safety Rule Project’’, a review of the A300,
A300–600 and A310 Structural Repair October 14, 2014; and A300–52–6084,
and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
Manuals (SRMs) was performed against Revision 01, dated October 16, 2014; is
except Federal holidays. The AD docket
Fatigue and Damage Tolerance criteria to an acceptable method for reporting. We
contains this AD, the regulatory
satisfy the ageing aeroplane regulation. have revised paragraph (i) of this AD to
evaluation, any comments received, and As a result of this review, some repairs include this option for reporting.
other information. The street address for concerning the forward passenger door
the Docket Office (telephone 800–647– flanges were identified as no longer Conclusion
5527) is Docket Management Facility, applicable and had to be de-activated. Those
U.S. Department of Transportation, repairs may however have been We reviewed the relevant data,
Docket Operations, M–30, West accomplished on some aeroplanes passenger considered the comment received, and
Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140, door flanges prior to de-activation of the determined that air safety and the
1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., repair. public interest require adopting this AD
This condition, if not detected and with the change described previously
Washington, DC 20590. corrected, could reduce the structural and minor editorial changes. We have
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dan integrity of the aeroplane. determined that these minor changes:
Rodina, Aerospace Engineer, To address this potential unsafe condition,
International Branch, ANM–116, Airbus issued Service Bulletin (SB) A300– • Are consistent with the intent that
Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 52–0180, SB A300–52–6084 and SB A310– was proposed in the NPRM for
asabaliauskas on DSKBBXCHB2PROD with RULES
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 52–2076 to provide inspection instructions. correcting the unsafe condition; and
98057–3356; telephone: 425–227–2125; For the reasons described above, this • Do not add any additional burden
[EASA] AD requires identification of the upon the public than was already
fax: 425–227–1149. forward passenger door part number (P/N)
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: proposed in the NPRM.
and a one-time Detailed Inspection (DET) of
the forward passenger door frame segments We also determined that this change
Discussion will not increase the economic burden
inner flanges for SRM repair embodied and,
We issued a notice of proposed depending on the results from the on any operator or increase the scope of
rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR identification and inspection, this AD.
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§ 39.13 [Amended] (2) Model A300 B4–601, B4–603, B4–620, (f) Compliance
and B4–622 airplanes. Comply with this AD within the
■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding (3) Model A300 B4–605R and B4–622R compliance times specified, unless already
the following new airworthiness airplanes. done.
directive (AD): (4) Model A300 F4–605R and F4–622R
airplanes. (g) Parts Identification
2017–12–06 Airbus: Amendment 39–18921; (5) Model A300 C4–605R Variant F Within 36 months after the effective date
Docket No. FAA–2016–9574; Directorate airplanes. of this AD, or before exceeding the applicable
Identifier 2016–NM–063–AD. (6) Model A310–203, –204, –221, –222,
airplane design service goal specified in table
–304, –322, –324, and –325 airplanes.
(a) Effective Date 1 to paragraph (g) of this AD, whichever
(d) Subject occurs later: Identify the part number on the
This AD is effective July 25, 2017.
Air Transport Association (ATA) of forward passenger doors on the left-hand and
(b) Affected ADs America Code 52, Doors. right-hand sides, in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions of the
None. (e) Reason applicable service information identified in
(c) Applicability This AD is intended to complete certain paragraph (g)(1), (g)(2), or (g)(3) of this AD.
mandated programs intended to support the (1) Airbus Service Bulletin A300–52–0180,
This AD applies to Airbus airplanes Revision 01, dated October 14, 2014 (for
airplane reaching its limit of validity (LOV)
identified in paragraphs (c)(1) through (c)(6) of the engineering data that support the Model A300 airplanes).
of this AD, certificated in any category, all established structural maintenance program. (2) Airbus Service Bulletin A300–52–6084,
manufacturer serial numbers. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct Revision 01, dated October 16, 2014 (for
(1) Model A300 B2–1A, B2–1C, B2K–3C, widespread fatigue damage of the forward Model A300–600 series airplanes).
B2–203, B4–2C, B4–103, and B4–203 passenger doors, which could result in (3) Airbus Service Bulletin A310–52–2076,
airplanes. reduced structural integrity of the airplane. Revision 01, dated October 14, 2014.
TABLE 1 TO PARAGRAPH (g) OF THIS AD—DESIGN SERVICE GOAL
Airplane model/series Design service goal flight cycles or flight hours
A300 B2–100, B2–200, B2–320 ............................................................... Before the accumulation of 48,000 total flight cycles.
A300 B4–100 ............................................................................................ Before the accumulation of 40,000 total flight cycles.
A300 B4–200 ............................................................................................ Before the accumulation of 34,000 total flight cycles.
A300 B4–600, B4–600R, F4-600R, C4-600R .......................................... Before the accumulation of 30,000 total flight cycles or 67,500 total
flight hours, whichever occurs first.
A310–200 ................................................................................................. Before the accumulation of 40,000 total flight cycles or 60,000 total
flight hours, whichever occurs first.
A310–300 ................................................................................................. Before the accumulation of 35,000 total flight cycles or 60,000 total
flight hours, whichever occurs first.
(h) Corrective Actions (ii) For Airbus Model A310 and A300–600 Bulletin Reporting Online Application on
(1) For airplanes on which no forward series airplanes on which the repair principle Airbus World (https://w3.airbus.com/), or
passenger door having part number (P/N) A310 Structural Repair Manual (SRM) 52– submit the results to Airbus using the
A521–71851–000 or P/N A521–71851–001 is 10–00, page block (PB) 201, Figure 209, or reporting sheet provided in the service
A300–600 SRM 52–10–00, PB 201, Figure information identified in paragraphs (g)(2) or
found to be installed, after identifying the
206, as applicable, is not embodied on any (g)(3) of this AD, as applicable.
part number as specified in paragraph (g) of
inner flange, no further action is required for (1) If the inspection was done on or after
this AD: No further action is required for
these airplanes. the effective date of this AD: Submit the
these airplanes.
(iii) For Airbus Model A310 and A300–600 report within 30 days after the inspection.
(2) For airplanes on which any forward
series airplanes on which the repair principle (2) If the inspection was done before the
passenger door having P/N A521–71851–000 A310 SRM 52–10–00, PB 201, Figure 209, or
or P/N A521–71851–001 is found to be effective date of this AD: Submit the report
A300–600 SRM 52–10–00, PB 201, Figure
installed, after identifying the part number as within 30 days after the effective date of this
206, as applicable, is embodied on at least
specified in paragraph (g) of this AD: Before AD.
one inner flange: Before further flight, do all
further flight, do a detailed inspection of all applicable corrective actions, in accordance (j) Parts Installation Limitations
frame segment inner flanges of the forward with the Accomplishment Instructions of
passenger doors with the affected part As of the effective date of this AD, no
Airbus Service Bulletin A300–52–6084,
numbers for installed repairs, in accordance person may replace a forward passenger door
Revision 01, dated October 16, 2014; or
with the Accomplishment Instructions of the on any airplane, unless the replacement door
Airbus Service Bulletin A310–52–2076,
applicable service information identified in has been inspected in accordance with the
Revision 01, dated October 14, 2014; as
paragraph (g)(1), (g)(2), or (g)(3) of this AD. applicable. Where Airbus Service Bulletins requirements of this AD.
(i) For Airbus Model A300 airplanes: A300–52–6084, Revision 01, dated October (k) Credit for Previous Actions
Before further flight, do all applicable 16, 2014; and A310–52–2076, Revision 01,
corrective actions, in accordance with the This paragraph provides credit for the
dated October 14, 2014; specify to contact
Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Airbus for appropriate action, and specify actions required by paragraphs (g) and (h) of
Service Bulletin A300–52–0180, Revision 01, that action as ‘‘RC’’: Before further flight, this AD, if those actions were performed
asabaliauskas on DSKBBXCHB2PROD with RULES
dated October 14, 2014. Where Airbus accomplish corrective actions in accordance before the effective date of this AD using the
Service Bulletin A300–52–0180, Revision 01, with the procedures specified in paragraph applicable service information identified in
dated October 14, 2014, specifies to contact (l)(2) of this AD. paragraph (k)(1), (k)(2), or (k)(3) of this AD.
Airbus for appropriate action, and specifies (1) Airbus Service Bulletin A300–52–0180,
that action as ‘‘RC’’ (Required for (i) Reporting Requirement dated September 23, 2014.
Compliance): Before further flight, At the applicable time specified in (2) Airbus Service Bulletin A300–52–6084,
accomplish corrective actions in accordance paragraph (i)(1) or (i)(2) of this AD, report the dated September 23, 2014.
with the procedures specified in paragraph results of the inspection required by (3) Airbus Service Bulletin A310–52–2076,
(l)(2) of this AD. paragraph (h)(2) of this AD to Airbus Service dated September 23, 2014.
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(l) Other FAA AD Provisions Airworthiness Directive 2016–0079, dated DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
The following provisions also apply to this April 21, 2016, for related information. This
AD: MCAI may be found in the AD docket on the Federal Aviation Administration
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by
(AMOCs): The Manager, International searching for and locating Docket No. FAA– 14 CFR Part 39
Branch, ANM–116, Transport Airplane 2016–9574.
Directorate, FAA, has the authority to [Docket No. FAA–2015–3148; Directorate
(2) For more information about this AD,
approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested Identifier 2014–NM–254–AD; Amendment
contact Dan Rodina, Aerospace Engineer, 39–18928; AD 2017–12–13]
using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19.
In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your International Branch, ANM–116, Transport
Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind RIN 2120–AA64
request to your principal inspector or local
Flight Standards District Office, as Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356;
appropriate. If sending information directly telephone: 425–227–2125; fax: 425–227– Airworthiness Directives; Airbus
to the manager of the International Branch, 1149. Airplanes
send it to the attention of the person (3) Service information identified in this AGENCY: Federal Aviation
identified in paragraph (m)(2) of this AD. AD that is not incorporated by reference is
Information may be emailed to: 9-ANM-116- Administration (FAA), Department of
available at the addresses specified in Transportation (DOT).
AMOC-REQUESTS@faa.gov. Before using
paragraphs (n)(3) and (n)(4) of this AD.
any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate ACTION: Final rule.
principal inspector, or lacking a principal (n) Material Incorporated by Reference
inspector, the manager of the local flight SUMMARY: We are adopting a new
standards district office/certificate holding (1) The Director of the Federal Register
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
district office. approved the incorporation by reference
Airbus Model A320–212, –214, –232,
(2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any (IBR) of the service information listed in this
and –233 airplanes. This AD was
requirement in this AD to obtain corrective paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR
actions from a manufacturer, the action must part 51.
prompted by a report of a crack found
be accomplished using a method approved (2) You must use this service information
during an inspection of the pocket
by the Manager, International Branch, ANM– as applicable to do the actions required by radius of the fuselage frame. This AD
116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise. requires repetitive low frequency eddy
the European Aviation Safety Agency current inspections or repetitive high
(i) Airbus Service Bulletin A300–52–0180,
(EASA); or Airbus’s EASA Design frequency eddy current inspections of
Organization Approval (DOA). If approved by Revision 01, dated October 14, 2014.
(ii) Airbus Service Bulletin A300–52–6084, this area, and repair if necessary. The
the DOA, the approval must include the
DOA-authorized signature. Revision 01, dated October 16, 2014. repair terminates the repetitive
(3) Reporting Requirements: A federal (iii) Airbus Service Bulletin A310–52– inspections. We are issuing this AD to
agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a 2076, Revision 01, dated October 14, 2014. address the unsafe condition on these
person is not required to respond to, nor (3) For service information identified in products.
shall a person be subject to a penalty for this AD, contact Airbus SAS, Airworthiness DATES: This AD becomes effective July
failure to comply with a collection of Office—EAW, 1 Rond Point Maurice
information subject to the requirements of 25, 2017.
Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; The Director of the Federal Register
the Paperwork Reduction Act unless that
collection of information displays a current telephone: +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax: +33 5 61 approved the incorporation by reference
valid OMB Control Number. The OMB 93 44 51; email: account.airworth-eas@ of a certain publication listed in this AD
Control Number for this information airbus.com; Internet: http://www.airbus.com. as of July 25, 2017.
collection is 2120–0056. Public reporting for (4) You may view this service information
ADDRESSES: For service information
this collection of information is estimated to at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate,
be approximately 5 minutes per response, identified in this final rule, contact
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For
including the time for reviewing instructions, Airbus, Airworthiness Office—EIAS, 1
information on the availability of this
completing and reviewing the collection of Rond Point Maurice Bellonte, 31707
material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221.
information. All responses to this collection Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone +33 5
of information are mandatory. Comments (5) You may view this service information
61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61 93 44 51; email
concerning the accuracy of this burden and that is incorporated by reference at the
National Archives and Records
account.airworth-eas@airbus.com;
suggestions for reducing the burden should Internet http://www.airbus.com. You
be directed to the FAA at: 800 Independence Administration (NARA). For information on
Ave. SW., Washington, DC 20591, Attn: the availability of this material at NARA, call
may view this referenced service
Information Collection Clearance Officer, 202–741–6030, or go to: http:// information at the FAA, Transport
AES–200. www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr- Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue
(4) Required for Compliance (RC): If any locations.html. SW., Renton, WA. For information on
service information contains procedures or the availability of this material at the
tests that are identified as RC, those Issued in Renton, Washington, on June 2, FAA, call 425–227–1221. It is also
procedures and tests must be done to comply 2017. available on the Internet at http://
with this AD; any procedures or tests that are Michael Kaszycki, www.regulations.gov by searching for
not identified as RC are recommended. Those
procedures and tests that are not identified Acting Manager, Transport Airplane and locating Docket No. FAA–2015–
as RC may be deviated from using accepted Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. 3148.
methods in accordance with the operator’s [FR Doc. 2017–12286 Filed 6–19–17; 8:45 am]
Examining the AD Docket
maintenance or inspection program without BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
obtaining approval of an AMOC, provided You may examine the AD docket on
asabaliauskas on DSKBBXCHB2PROD with RULES
the procedures and tests identified as RC can the Internet at http://
be done and the airplane can be put back in www.regulations.gov by searching for
an airworthy condition. Any substitutions or and locating Docket No. FAA–2015–
changes to procedures or tests identified as 3148; or in person at the Docket
RC require approval of an AMOC.
Management Facility between 9 a.m.
(m) Related Information and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing except Federal holidays. The AD docket
Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA contains this AD, the regulatory
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| Category | Regulatory Information | |
| Collection | Federal Register | |
| sudoc Class | AE 2.7: GS 4.107: AE 2.106: | |
| Publisher | Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration | |
| Section | Rules and Regulations | |
| Action | Final rule. | |
| Dates | This AD is effective July 25, 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 27979 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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