82 FR 28020 - 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)
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| FR Document | 2017-12614 |
[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 117 (Tuesday, June 20, 2017)] [Proposed Rules] [Pages 28020-28023] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2017-12614] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2017-0561; Directorate Identifier 2016-NM-141-AD] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: We propose to supersede Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2001-16- 01, which applies to certain Airbus Model A330-301, -321, -322, -341, and -342 airplanes, and certain Model A340 series airplanes; and AD 2014-17-06, which applies to all Airbus Model A330-200 series airplanes, Model A330-200 Freighter series airplanes, and Model A330- 300 series airplanes. AD 2001-16-01 requires inspections for cracking of the aft cargo compartment door, and corrective action if necessary. AD 2014-17-06 requires revising the maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, to incorporate structural inspection requirements. Since we issued AD 2001-16-01 and AD 2014-17-06, we have determined that more restrictive maintenance instructions and airworthiness limitations are necessary. This proposed AD would require revising the maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, to incorporate new or revised airworthiness limitation requirements; and remove airplanes from the applicability. We are proposing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products. DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by August 4, 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--EAL, 1 Rond Point Maurice Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61 93 45 80; email [email protected]; Internet http://www.airbus.com. You may view this referenced service information at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 425-227-1221. Examining the AD Docket You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2017- 0561; 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: Vladimir Ulyanov, Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; telephone 425-227-1138; 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-2017-0561; Directorate Identifier 2016-NM-141-AD'' at the beginning of your comments. We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory, economic, environmental, and energy aspects of this proposed AD. We will consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend this proposed AD based on those comments. We will post all comments we receive, without change, to http://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information you provide. We will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal contact we receive about this proposed AD. Discussion On July 26, 2001, we issued AD 2001-16-01, Amendment 39-12369 (66 FR 40874, August 6, 2001) (``AD 2001-16-01''), for certain Airbus Model A330-301, -321, -322, -341, and -342 airplanes, and certain Model A340 series airplanes. AD 2001-16-01 was prompted by reports of cracking in several structural parts of the aft cargo compartment door. AD 2001-16- 01 requires repetitive inspections to detect cracking of the aft cargo compartment door, and corrective action if necessary; and also provides optional terminating action for the repetitive inspections. We issued AD 2001-16-01 to detect and correct cracking of the aft cargo compartment door, which could result in reduced structural integrity of the airplane. On August 15, 2014, we issued AD 2014-17-06, Amendment 39-17959 (79 FR 52181, September 3, 2014) (``AD 2014-17-06''), for all Airbus Model A330-200 series airplanes, Model A330-200 Freighter series airplanes, and Model A330-300 series airplanes. AD 2014-17-06 superseded AD 2011- 17-08, Amendment 39-16772 (76 FR 53303, August 26, 2011). AD 2014-17-06 was prompted by a revision of certain airworthiness limitations items documents, which specifies more restrictive instructions and/or airworthiness limitations. AD 2014-17-06 requires a revision to the maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, to incorporate new or revised structural inspection requirements. We issued AD 2014-17-06 to detect and correct fatigue cracking, damage, and corrosion in certain structure, which could result in reduced structural integrity of the airplane. Since we issued AD 2001-16-01 and AD 2014-17-06, we have determined that more restrictive maintenance instructions and airworthiness limitations are necessary, and that Model A340 series airplanes should be removed from the applicability as there are currently no Model A340 series airplanes on the U.S. register. The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical Agent for the Member States of the European Union, has issued EASA Airworthiness Directive 2016-0152, dated July 27, 2016 (referred to after this as the Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or ``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for all Airbus Model A330-200 Freighter, -200, and -300 series airplanes; and Model A340- 200, -300, -500, and -600 series airplanes. The MCAI states: [[Page 28021]] The airworthiness limitations are currently defined and published in the Airbus A330 and A340 Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS) documents. The airworthiness limitations applicable to the Damage Tolerant Airworthiness Limitation Items (DT ALI), which are approved by EASA, are specified in Airbus A330 and A340 ALS Part 2. Failure to comply with these instructions could result in an unsafe condition [fatigue cracking, damage, and corrosion in a certain structure, which could result in reduced structural integrity of the airplane]. EASA issued AD 2012-0211 (for A330 aeroplanes) [which corresponds to FAA AD 2014-17-06] and AD 2013-0127 (for A340 aeroplanes) [which corresponds to FAA AD 2001-16-01] to require the actions as specified in Airbus A330 and A340 ALS Part 2 at original issue and Revision 01, respectively. Since those [EASA] ADs were issued, Airbus issued Revision 01 and Revision 02, respectively, of Airbus A330 and A340 ALS Part 2, to introduce more restrictive maintenance requirements and/or airworthiness limitations. For the reason described above, this [EASA] AD retains the requirements of EASA AD 2012-0211 and AD 2013-0127, which are superseded, and requires accomplishment of the actions specified in Airbus A330 ALS Part 2 Revision 01 including Variation 1.1 and Variation 1.2, or A340 ALS Part 2 Revision 02 including Variation 2.1 and Variation 2.2, as applicable (hereafter collectively referred to as `the applicable ALS' in this [EASA] AD). In addition, this [EASA] AD also supersedes DGAC France AD 2001- 126(B), whose requirements applicable to A330 aeroplanes have been transferred into Airbus A330 ALS Part 2, and supersedes DGAC [Direction G[eacute]n[eacute]rale de l'Aviation Civile ] France AD 2001-124(B), EASA AD 2012-0031 and AD 2012-0167, whose requirements applicable to A340 aeroplanes have been transferred into Airbus A340 ALS Part 2 [EASA ADs 2001-124(B) and 2001-126(B) correspond with FAA AD 2001-16-01]. You may examine the MCAI in the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2017- 0561. Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 Airbus has issued the following service information, which describes airworthiness limitation requirements for damage-tolerant airworthiness limitation items. These documents are distinct since they provide different limitation requirements. Airbus A330 ALS Part 2, DT-ALI, Revision 01, issue 02, dated November 30, 2015. Airbus 330 ALS Part 2, DT-ALI, Variation 1.1, dated December 15, 2015. Airbus 330 ALS Part 2, DT-ALI, Variation 1.2, dated May 27, 2016. This service information is reasonably available because the interested parties have access to it through their normal course of business or by the means identified in the ADDRESSES section. FAA's Determination and Requirements of This Proposed AD This product has been approved by the aviation authority of another country, and is approved for operation in the United States. Pursuant to our bilateral agreement with the State of Design Authority, we have been notified of the unsafe condition described in the MCAI and service information referenced above. We are proposing this AD because we evaluated all pertinent information and determined an unsafe condition exists and is likely to exist or develop on other products of the same type design. This proposed AD requires revisions to certain operator maintenance documents to include new actions (e.g., inspections). Compliance with these actions is required by 14 CFR 91.403(c). For airplanes that have been previously modified, altered, or repaired in the areas addressed by this proposed AD, the operator may not be able to accomplish the actions described in the revisions. In this situation, to comply with 14 CFR 91.403(c), the operator must request approval for an AMOC according to paragraph (l)(1) of this proposed AD. The request should include a description of changes to the required actions that will ensure the continued damage tolerance of the affected structure. Differences Between This Proposed AD and the MCAI This proposed AD does not include the Model A340 airplanes that are specified in the MCAI. We have added that MCAI to the required airworthiness actions list (RAAL) for the Model A340 airplanes. The MCAI specifies that if there are findings from the ALS inspection tasks, corrective actions must be accomplished in accordance with Airbus maintenance documentation. However, this proposed AD does not include that requirement. Operators of U.S.-registered airplanes are required by general airworthiness and operational regulations to perform maintenance using methods that are acceptable to the FAA. We consider those methods to be adequate to address any corrective actions necessitated by the findings of ALS inspections required by this proposed AD. Airworthiness Limitations Based on Type Design The FAA recently became aware of an issue related to the applicability of ADs that require incorporation of an ALS revision into an operator's maintenance or inspection program. Typically, when these types of ADs are issued by civil aviation authorities of other countries, they apply to all airplanes covered under an identified type certificate (TC). The corresponding FAA AD typically retains applicability to all of those airplanes. In addition, U.S. operators must operate their airplanes in an airworthy condition, in accordance with 14 CFR 91.7(a). Included in this obligation is the requirement to perform any maintenance or inspections specified in the ALS, and in accordance with the ALS as specified in 14 CFR 43.16 and 91.403(c), unless an alternative has been approved by the FAA. When a TC is issued for a type design, the specific ALS, including revisions, is a part of that type design, as specified in 14 CFR 21.31(c). The sum effect of these operational and maintenance requirements is an obligation to comply with the ALS defined in the type design referenced in the manufacturer's conformity statement. This obligation may introduce a conflict with an AD that requires a specific ALS revision if new airplanes are delivered with a later revision as part of their type design. To address this conflict, the FAA has approved alternative methods of compliance (AMOCs) that allow operators to incorporate the most recent ALS revision into their maintenance/inspection programs, in lieu of the ALS revision required by the AD. This eliminates the conflict and enables the operator to comply with both the AD and the type design. However, compliance with AMOCs is normally optional, and we recently became aware that some operators choose to retain the AD- mandated ALS revision in their fleet-wide maintenance/inspection programs, including those for new airplanes delivered with later ALS revisions, to help standardize the maintenance of the fleet. To ensure that operators comply with the applicable ALS revision for newly delivered airplanes containing a later revision than that specified in an AD, we plan to limit the applicability of ADs that mandate ALS revisions to those airplanes that are subject to an earlier revision of the ALS, either as part of the type design or as mandated by an earlier AD. For purposes of this NPRM, in order to ensure that affected airplanes are [[Page 28022]] maintained in accordance with mandatory instructions and airworthiness limitations, this NPRM includes the limitations specified in Airbus 330 ALS Part 2, DT-ALI, Variation 1.1, dated December 15, 2015; and Airbus 330 ALS Part 2, DT-ALI, Variation 1.2, dated May 27, 2016. This NPRM, therefore, applies to Model A330-200, -200 Freighter, and -300 series airplanes with an original certificate of airworthiness or original export certificate of airworthiness that was issued on or before May 27, 2016, the date of approval of Airbus 330 ALS Part 2, DT-ALI, Variation 1.2. Operators of airplanes with an original certificate of airworthiness or original export certificate of airworthiness issued after that date must comply with the airworthiness limitations specified as part of the approved type design and referenced on the type certificate data sheet. Costs of Compliance We estimate that this proposed AD affects 101 airplanes of U.S. registry. The actions required by AD 2014-17-06, and retained in this proposed AD, take about 1 work-hour per product, at an average labor rate of $85 per work-hour. Required parts cost about $0 per product. Based on these figures, the estimated cost of the actions that are required by AD 2014-17-06 is $85 per product. We also estimate that it would take about 1 work-hour per product to comply with the basic requirements of this proposed AD. The average labor rate is $85 per work-hour. Required parts would cost about $0 per product. Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of this proposed AD on U.S. operators to be $8,585, or $85 per product. 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: 0 a. Removing Airworthiness Directives (AD) 2001-16-01, Amendment 39- 12369 (66 FR 40874, August 6, 2001); and AD 2014-17-06, Amendment 39- 17959 (79 FR 52181, September 3, 2014); and 0 b. Adding the following new AD: Airbus: Docket No. FAA-2017-0561; Directorate Identifier 2016-NM- 141-AD. (a) Comments Due Date We must receive comments by August 4, 2017. (b) Affected ADs This AD replaces AD 2001-16-01, Amendment 39-12369 (66 FR 40874, August 6, 2001) (``AD 2001-16-01''); and AD 2014-17-06, Amendment 39-17959 (79 FR 52181, September 3, 2014) (``AD 2014-17-06''). (c) Applicability This AD applies to the Airbus airplanes identified in paragraphs (c)(1), (c)(2), and (c)(3) of this AD, certificated in any category, with an original certificate of airworthiness or original export certificate of airworthiness issued on or before May 27, 2016. (1) Airbus Model A330-201, -202, -203, -223, and -243 airplanes. (2) Airbus Model A330-223F and -243F airplanes. (3) Airbus Model A330-301, -302, -303, -321, -322, -323, -341, - 342, and -343 airplanes. (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 05, Periodic inspections. (e) Reason This AD was prompted by a determination that more restrictive maintenance instructions and airworthiness limitations are necessary. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct fatigue cracking, damage, and corrosion in a certain structure, 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) Retained Requirement: Maintenance or Inspection Program Revision, With a New Terminating Action This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (i) of AD 2014-17-06, with a new terminating action. Accomplishing the revision required by paragraph (j) of this AD terminates the requirements of this paragraph. (1) Within 3 months after October 8, 2014 (the effective date of AD 2014-17-06): Revise the maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, by incorporating Airbus Document AI/SE-M4/95A.0089/97, ``A330 Airworthiness Limitation Items,'' Issue 19, dated March 23, 2012; ``Variation to Issue 19 of ALI Document (referenced in ALS Part 2) Damage Tolerant Airworthiness Limitation Items (DT ALI),'' variation reference 0GVLG120018/C0S, dated October 24, 2012; and ``Variation to Issue 19 of ALI Document (referenced in ALS Part 2) Damage Tolerant Airworthiness Limitation Items (DT ALI),'' variation reference 0GVLG130002/C01, dated March 26, 2013. (2) Comply with all applicable instructions and airworthiness limitations included in Airbus Document AI/SE M4/95A.0089/97, ``A330 Airworthiness Limitation Items,'' Issue 19, dated March 23, 2012; ``Variation to Issue 19 of ALI Document (referenced in ALS Part 2) Damage Tolerant Airworthiness Limitation Items (DT ALI),'' variation reference 0GVLG120018/C0S, dated October 24, 2012; and ``Variation to Issue 19 of ALI Document (referenced in ALS Part 2) Damage Tolerant Airworthiness Limitation Items (DT ALI),'' variation reference 0GVLG130002/C01, dated March 26, 2013. The initial compliance times for the actions specified in Airbus Document AI/SE- M4/95A.0089/97, ``A330 Airworthiness Limitation Items,'' [[Page 28023]] Issue 19, dated March 23, 2012; ``Variation to Issue 19 of ALI Document (referenced in ALS Part 2) Damage Tolerant Airworthiness Limitation Items (DT ALI),'' variation reference 0GVLG120018/C0S, dated October 24, 2012; and ``Variation to Issue 19 of ALI Document (referenced in ALS Part 2) Damage Tolerant Airworthiness Limitation Items (DT ALI),'' 0GVLG130002/C01, dated March 26, 2013; are at the times specified in Airbus Document AI/SE-M4/95A.0089/97, ``A330 Airworthiness Limitation Items,'' Issue 19, dated March 23, 2012; ``Variation to Issue 19 of ALI Document (referenced in ALS Part 2) Damage Tolerant Airworthiness Limitation Items (DT ALI),'' variation ref. 0GVLG120018/C0S, dated October 24, 2012; and ``Variation to Issue 19 of ALI Document (referenced in ALS Part 2) Damage Tolerant Airworthiness Limitation Items (DT ALI),'' variation ref. 0GVLG130002/C01, dated March 26, 2013; or within 3 months after October 8, 2014 (the effective date of AD 2014-17-06), whichever occurs later. (h) Retained Provision: Optional Compliance, With a New Terminating Action This paragraph restates the provision in paragraph (j) of AD 2014-17-06, with a new terminating action. Compliance with tasks 533021-02-01, 533021-02-02, and 533021-02-03, specified in ``Variation to Issue 19 of ALI Document (referenced in ALS Part 2) Damage Tolerant Airworthiness Limitation Items (DT ALI),'' variation ref. 0GVLG120022/C0S, dated December 21, 2012, may be used as a method of compliance to tasks 533021-01-01, 533021-01-02, 533021-01- 03 specified in Section 2.2.1 and 2.2.2 of Section 2, ``Airworthiness Limitations,'' of Airbus Document AI/SE M4/95A.0089/ 97, ``A330 Airworthiness Limitation Items,'' Issue 19, dated March 23, 2012. Accomplishing the revision required by paragraph (j) of this AD terminates the provision specified in this paragraph. (i) Retained Requirement: No Alternative Intervals or Limits, With a New Exception This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (k) of AD 2014-17-06, with a new exception. Except as provided by paragraph (h) of this AD and as required by paragraph (j) of this AD, after the maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, has been revised as required by paragraph (g) of this AD, no alternative actions (e.g., inspections) or intervals may be used unless the actions or intervals are approved as an alternative method of compliance (AMOC) under the provisions of paragraph (l)(1) of this AD. (j) New Requirement: Maintenance or Inspection Program Revision Within 3 months after the effective date of this AD: Revise the maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, by incorporating the service information specified in paragraphs (j)(1), (j)(2), and (j)(3) of this AD. The initial compliance times for the actions specified in the service information referenced in paragraphs (j)(1), (j)(2), and (j)(3) of this AD are the times specified in the applicable service information, or within 3 months after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later. Accomplishing the revision specified in this paragraph terminates the requirements of paragraph (g) of this AD and the provision specified in paragraph (h) of this AD. (1) Airbus A330 Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS) Part 2, Damage Tolerant Airworthiness Limitation Items (DT-ALI), Revision 01, issue 02, dated November 30, 2015. (2) Airbus 330 ALS Part 2, DT-ALI, Variation 1.1, dated December 15, 2015. (3) Airbus 330 ALS Part 2, DT-ALI, Variation 1.2, dated May 27, 2016. (k) New Requirement: No Alternative Actions or Intervals After the maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, has been revised, as required by paragraph (j) of this AD, no alternative actions (e.g., inspections) or intervals may be used unless the actions or intervals are approved as an AMOC in accordance with the procedures specified in paragraph (l)(1) of this AD. (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 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: As of the effective date of this AD, for any requirement in this AD to obtain corrective actions from a manufacturer, the action must be accomplished using a method approved by the Manager, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA); or Airbus's EASA Design Organization Approval (DOA). If approved by the DOA, the approval must include the DOA-authorized signature. (m) Related Information (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA Airworthiness Directive 2016-0152, dated July 27, 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-2017-0561. (2) For more information about this AD, contact Vladimir Ulyanov, Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; telephone 425-227-1138; fax 425-227-1149. (3) For service information identified in this AD, contact Airbus SAS, Airworthiness Office--EAL, 1 Rond Point Maurice Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61 93 45 80; email [email protected]; Internet http://www.airbus.com. You may view this service information at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 425-227-1221. Issued in Renton, Washington, on June 9, 2017. Michael Kaszycki, Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. 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Comments Invited
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program, as applicable, to incorporate We invite you to send any written AD 2014–17–06, we have determined
new or revised airworthiness limitation relevant data, views, or arguments about that more restrictive maintenance
requirements; and remove airplanes this proposed AD. Send your comments instructions and airworthiness
from the applicability. We are proposing to an address listed under the limitations are necessary, and that
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this proposed AD by August 4, 2017. your comments. We specifically invite airplanes on the U.S. register.
ADDRESSES: You may send comments, comments on the overall regulatory, The European Aviation Safety Agency
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methods:
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to closing date and may amend this Directive 2016–0152, dated July 27,
http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the proposed AD based on those comments. 2016 (referred to after this as the
instructions for submitting comments. We will post all comments we Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness
• Fax: 202–493–2251. receive, without change, to http:// Information, or ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct
• Mail: U.S. Department of www.regulations.gov, including any an unsafe condition for all Airbus
Transportation, Docket Operations, M– personal information you provide. We Model A330–200 Freighter, –200, and
30, West Building Ground Floor, Room will also post a report summarizing each –300 series airplanes; and Model A340–
W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., substantive verbal contact we receive 200, –300, –500, and –600 series
Washington, DC 20590. about this proposed AD. airplanes. The MCAI states:
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The airworthiness limitations are currently This service information is reasonably Airworthiness Limitations Based on
defined and published in the Airbus A330 available because the interested parties Type Design
and A340 Airworthiness Limitations Section have access to it through their normal
(ALS) documents. The FAA recently became aware of an
The airworthiness limitations applicable to course of business or by the means issue related to the applicability of ADs
the Damage Tolerant Airworthiness identified in the ADDRESSES section. that require incorporation of an ALS
Limitation Items (DT ALI), which are revision into an operator’s maintenance
approved by EASA, are specified in Airbus FAA’s Determination and Requirements
or inspection program.
A330 and A340 ALS Part 2. Failure to of This Proposed AD Typically, when these types of ADs
comply with these instructions could result are issued by civil aviation authorities
in an unsafe condition [fatigue cracking, This product has been approved by
the aviation authority of another of other countries, they apply to all
damage, and corrosion in a certain structure,
which could result in reduced structural country, and is approved for operation airplanes covered under an identified
integrity of the airplane]. type certificate (TC). The corresponding
in the United States. Pursuant to our
EASA issued AD 2012–0211 (for A330 FAA AD typically retains applicability
bilateral agreement with the State of
aeroplanes) [which corresponds to FAA AD to all of those airplanes.
2014–17–06] and AD 2013–0127 (for A340
Design Authority, we have been notified In addition, U.S. operators must
aeroplanes) [which corresponds to FAA AD of the unsafe condition described in the operate their airplanes in an airworthy
2001–16–01] to require the actions as MCAI and service information condition, in accordance with 14 CFR
specified in Airbus A330 and A340 ALS Part referenced above. We are proposing this 91.7(a). Included in this obligation is the
2 at original issue and Revision 01, AD because we evaluated all pertinent requirement to perform any
respectively. information and determined an unsafe maintenance or inspections specified in
Since those [EASA] ADs were issued,
Airbus issued Revision 01 and Revision 02,
condition exists and is likely to exist or the ALS, and in accordance with the
respectively, of Airbus A330 and A340 ALS develop on other products of the same ALS as specified in 14 CFR 43.16 and
Part 2, to introduce more restrictive type design. 91.403(c), unless an alternative has been
maintenance requirements and/or This proposed AD requires revisions approved by the FAA.
airworthiness limitations. When a TC is issued for a type design,
to certain operator maintenance
For the reason described above, this the specific ALS, including revisions, is
[EASA] AD retains the requirements of EASA documents to include new actions (e.g., a part of that type design, as specified
AD 2012–0211 and AD 2013–0127, which are inspections). Compliance with these in 14 CFR 21.31(c).
superseded, and requires accomplishment of actions is required by 14 CFR 91.403(c). The sum effect of these operational
the actions specified in Airbus A330 ALS For airplanes that have been previously and maintenance requirements is an
Part 2 Revision 01 including Variation 1.1 modified, altered, or repaired in the
and Variation 1.2, or A340 ALS Part 2
obligation to comply with the ALS
Revision 02 including Variation 2.1 and
areas addressed by this proposed AD, defined in the type design referenced in
Variation 2.2, as applicable (hereafter the operator may not be able to the manufacturer’s conformity
collectively referred to as ‘the applicable accomplish the actions described in the statement. This obligation may
ALS’ in this [EASA] AD). revisions. In this situation, to comply introduce a conflict with an AD that
In addition, this [EASA] AD also with 14 CFR 91.403(c), the operator requires a specific ALS revision if new
supersedes DGAC France AD 2001–126(B), must request approval for an AMOC airplanes are delivered with a later
whose requirements applicable to A330 revision as part of their type design.
aeroplanes have been transferred into Airbus
according to paragraph (l)(1) of this
proposed AD. The request should To address this conflict, the FAA has
A330 ALS Part 2, and supersedes DGAC
include a description of changes to the approved alternative methods of
[Direction Générale de l’Aviation Civile ]
France AD 2001–124(B), EASA AD 2012– required actions that will ensure the compliance (AMOCs) that allow
0031 and AD 2012–0167, whose continued damage tolerance of the operators to incorporate the most recent
requirements applicable to A340 aeroplanes affected structure. ALS revision into their maintenance/
have been transferred into Airbus A340 ALS inspection programs, in lieu of the ALS
Part 2 [EASA ADs 2001–124(B) and 2001– Differences Between This Proposed AD revision required by the AD. This
126(B) correspond with FAA AD 2001–16– and the MCAI eliminates the conflict and enables the
01]. operator to comply with both the AD
You may examine the MCAI in the This proposed AD does not include and the type design.
AD docket on the Internet at http:// the Model A340 airplanes that are However, compliance with AMOCs is
www.regulations.gov by searching for specified in the MCAI. We have added normally optional, and we recently
and locating Docket No. FAA–2017– that MCAI to the required airworthiness became aware that some operators
0561. actions list (RAAL) for the Model A340 choose to retain the AD-mandated ALS
airplanes. revision in their fleet-wide
Related Service Information Under 1 maintenance/inspection programs,
CFR Part 51 The MCAI specifies that if there are
findings from the ALS inspection tasks, including those for new airplanes
Airbus has issued the following delivered with later ALS revisions, to
corrective actions must be accomplished
service information, which describes help standardize the maintenance of the
in accordance with Airbus maintenance
airworthiness limitation requirements fleet. To ensure that operators comply
documentation. However, this proposed with the applicable ALS revision for
for damage-tolerant airworthiness
AD does not include that requirement. newly delivered airplanes containing a
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limitation items. These documents are
Operators of U.S.-registered airplanes later revision than that specified in an
distinct since they provide different
are required by general airworthiness AD, we plan to limit the applicability of
limitation requirements.
• Airbus A330 ALS Part 2, DT-ALI, and operational regulations to perform ADs that mandate ALS revisions to
Revision 01, issue 02, dated November maintenance using methods that are those airplanes that are subject to an
30, 2015. acceptable to the FAA. We consider earlier revision of the ALS, either as part
• Airbus 330 ALS Part 2, DT-ALI, those methods to be adequate to address of the type design or as mandated by an
Variation 1.1, dated December 15, 2015. any corrective actions necessitated by earlier AD.
• Airbus 330 ALS Part 2, DT-ALI, the findings of ALS inspections required For purposes of this NPRM, in order
Variation 1.2, dated May 27, 2016. by this proposed AD. to ensure that affected airplanes are
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maintained in accordance with that is likely to exist or develop on (c) Applicability
mandatory instructions and products identified in this rulemaking This AD applies to the Airbus airplanes
airworthiness limitations, this NPRM action. identified in paragraphs (c)(1), (c)(2), and
includes the limitations specified in (c)(3) of this AD, certificated in any category,
Regulatory Findings with an original certificate of airworthiness
Airbus 330 ALS Part 2, DT-ALI,
Variation 1.1, dated December 15, 2015; We determined that this proposed AD or original export certificate of airworthiness
would not have federalism implications issued on or before May 27, 2016.
and Airbus 330 ALS Part 2, DT-ALI,
(1) Airbus Model A330–201, –202, –203,
Variation 1.2, dated May 27, 2016. This under Executive Order 13132. This –223, and –243 airplanes.
NPRM, therefore, applies to Model proposed AD would not have a (2) Airbus Model A330–223F and –243F
A330–200, –200 Freighter, and –300 substantial direct effect on the States, on airplanes.
series airplanes with an original the relationship between the national (3) Airbus Model A330–301, –302, –303,
certificate of airworthiness or original Government and the States, or on the –321, –322, –323, –341, –342, and –343
export certificate of airworthiness that distribution of power and airplanes.
was issued on or before May 27, 2016, responsibilities among the various (d) Subject
the date of approval of Airbus 330 ALS levels of government.
Air Transport Association (ATA) of
Part 2, DT-ALI, Variation 1.2. Operators For the reasons discussed above, I America Code 05, Periodic inspections.
of airplanes with an original certificate certify this proposed regulation:
of airworthiness or original export 1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory (e) Reason
certificate of airworthiness issued after action’’ under Executive Order 12866; This AD was prompted by a determination
that date must comply with the 2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the that more restrictive maintenance
airworthiness limitations specified as DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures instructions and airworthiness limitations are
part of the approved type design and (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); necessary. We are issuing this AD to detect
referenced on the type certificate data 3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in and correct fatigue cracking, damage, and
corrosion in a certain structure, which could
sheet. Alaska; and
result in reduced structural integrity of the
4. Will not have a significant airplane.
Costs of Compliance
economic impact, positive or negative,
We estimate that this proposed AD on a substantial number of small entities (f) Compliance
affects 101 airplanes of U.S. registry. under the criteria of the Regulatory Comply with this AD within the
The actions required by AD 2014–17– Flexibility Act. compliance times specified, unless already
06, and retained in this proposed AD, done.
take about 1 work-hour per product, at List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
(g) Retained Requirement: Maintenance or
an average labor rate of $85 per work- Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation Inspection Program Revision, With a New
hour. Required parts cost about $0 per safety, Incorporation by reference, Terminating Action
product. Based on these figures, the Safety. This paragraph restates the requirements of
estimated cost of the actions that are paragraph (i) of AD 2014–17–06, with a new
required by AD 2014–17–06 is $85 per The Proposed Amendment
terminating action. Accomplishing the
product. Accordingly, under the authority revision required by paragraph (j) of this AD
We also estimate that it would take delegated to me by the Administrator, terminates the requirements of this
about 1 work-hour per product to the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part paragraph.
comply with the basic requirements of 39 as follows: (1) Within 3 months after October 8, 2014
this proposed AD. The average labor (the effective date of AD 2014–17–06): Revise
rate is $85 per work-hour. Required PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS the maintenance or inspection program, as
parts would cost about $0 per product. DIRECTIVES applicable, by incorporating Airbus
Document AI/SE–M4/95A.0089/97, ‘‘A330
Based on these figures, we estimate the Airworthiness Limitation Items,’’ Issue 19,
cost of this proposed AD on U.S. ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39
dated March 23, 2012; ‘‘Variation to Issue 19
operators to be $8,585, or $85 per continues to read as follows:
of ALI Document (referenced in ALS Part 2)
product. Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. Damage Tolerant Airworthiness Limitation
Items (DT ALI),’’ variation reference
Authority for This Rulemaking § 39.13 [Amended] 0GVLG120018/C0S, dated October 24, 2012;
Title 49 of the United States Code ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by: and ‘‘Variation to Issue 19 of ALI Document
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue ■ a. Removing Airworthiness Directives (referenced in ALS Part 2) Damage Tolerant
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, (AD) 2001–16–01, Amendment 39– Airworthiness Limitation Items (DT ALI),’’
section 106, describes the authority of 12369 (66 FR 40874, August 6, 2001); variation reference 0GVLG130002/C01, dated
the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII: March 26, 2013.
and AD 2014–17–06, Amendment 39–
(2) Comply with all applicable instructions
Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more 17959 (79 FR 52181, September 3, and airworthiness limitations included in
detail the scope of the Agency’s 2014); and Airbus Document AI/SE M4/95A.0089/97,
authority. ■ b. Adding the following new AD: ‘‘A330 Airworthiness Limitation Items,’’
We are issuing this rulemaking under Airbus: Docket No. FAA–2017–0561; Issue 19, dated March 23, 2012; ‘‘Variation to
the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII, Directorate Identifier 2016–NM–141–AD. Issue 19 of ALI Document (referenced in ALS
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: Part 2) Damage Tolerant Airworthiness
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General requirements.’’ Under that (a) Comments Due Date Limitation Items (DT ALI),’’ variation
section, Congress charges the FAA with We must receive comments by August 4, reference 0GVLG120018/C0S, dated October
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in 2017. 24, 2012; and ‘‘Variation to Issue 19 of ALI
air commerce by prescribing regulations Document (referenced in ALS Part 2) Damage
(b) Affected ADs Tolerant Airworthiness Limitation Items (DT
for practices, methods, and procedures This AD replaces AD 2001–16–01, ALI),’’ variation reference 0GVLG130002/
the Administrator finds necessary for Amendment 39–12369 (66 FR 40874, August C01, dated March 26, 2013. The initial
safety in air commerce. This regulation 6, 2001) (‘‘AD 2001–16–01’’); and AD 2014– compliance times for the actions specified in
is within the scope of that authority 17–06, Amendment 39–17959 (79 FR 52181, Airbus Document AI/SE–M4/95A.0089/97,
because it addresses an unsafe condition September 3, 2014) (‘‘AD 2014–17–06’’). ‘‘A330 Airworthiness Limitation Items,’’
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Issue 19, dated March 23, 2012; ‘‘Variation to later. Accomplishing the revision specified in (3) For service information identified in
Issue 19 of ALI Document (referenced in ALS this paragraph terminates the requirements of this AD, contact Airbus SAS, Airworthiness
Part 2) Damage Tolerant Airworthiness paragraph (g) of this AD and the provision Office—EAL, 1 Rond Point Maurice Bellonte,
Limitation Items (DT ALI),’’ variation specified in paragraph (h) of this AD. 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone +33
reference 0GVLG120018/C0S, dated October (1) Airbus A330 Airworthiness Limitations 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61 93 45 80; email
24, 2012; and ‘‘Variation to Issue 19 of ALI Section (ALS) Part 2, Damage Tolerant airworthiness.A330-A340@airbus.com;
Document (referenced in ALS Part 2) Damage Airworthiness Limitation Items (DT-ALI), Internet http://www.airbus.com. You may
Tolerant Airworthiness Limitation Items (DT Revision 01, issue 02, dated November 30, view this service information at the FAA,
ALI),’’ 0GVLG130002/C01, dated March 26, 2015. Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind
2013; are at the times specified in Airbus (2) Airbus 330 ALS Part 2, DT-ALI, Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For information
Document AI/SE–M4/95A.0089/97, ‘‘A330 Variation 1.1, dated December 15, 2015. on the availability of this material at the
Airworthiness Limitation Items,’’ Issue 19, (3) Airbus 330 ALS Part 2, DT-ALI, FAA, call 425–227–1221.
dated March 23, 2012; ‘‘Variation to Issue 19 Variation 1.2, dated May 27, 2016.
of ALI Document (referenced in ALS Part 2) Issued in Renton, Washington, on June 9,
Damage Tolerant Airworthiness Limitation (k) New Requirement: No Alternative 2017.
Items (DT ALI),’’ variation ref. Actions or Intervals Michael Kaszycki,
0GVLG120018/C0S, dated October 24, 2012; After the maintenance or inspection Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
and ‘‘Variation to Issue 19 of ALI Document program, as applicable, has been revised, as Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
(referenced in ALS Part 2) Damage Tolerant required by paragraph (j) of this AD, no [FR Doc. 2017–12614 Filed 6–19–17; 8:45 am]
Airworthiness Limitation Items (DT ALI),’’ alternative actions (e.g., inspections) or
variation ref. 0GVLG130002/C01, dated BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
intervals may be used unless the actions or
March 26, 2013; or within 3 months after intervals are approved as an AMOC in
October 8, 2014 (the effective date of AD accordance with the procedures specified in
2014–17–06), whichever occurs later. paragraph (l)(1) of this AD.
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
(h) Retained Provision: Optional (l) Other FAA AD Provisions Federal Aviation Administration
Compliance, With a New Terminating
Action The following provisions also apply to this
AD: 14 CFR Part 39
This paragraph restates the provision in (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance
paragraph (j) of AD 2014–17–06, with a new (AMOCs): The Manager, International [Docket No. FAA–2017–0559; Directorate
terminating action. Compliance with tasks Branch, ANM–116, Transport Airplane Identifier 2017–NM–013–AD]
533021–02–01, 533021–02–02, and 533021– Directorate, FAA, has the authority to
02–03, specified in ‘‘Variation to Issue 19 of approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested RIN 2120–AA64
ALI Document (referenced in ALS Part 2) using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19.
Damage Tolerant Airworthiness Limitation Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing
In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your
Items (DT ALI),’’ variation ref. Company Airplanes
request to your principal inspector or local
0GVLG120022/C0S, dated December 21,
Flight Standards District Office, as
2012, may be used as a method of
appropriate. If sending information directly
AGENCY: Federal Aviation
compliance to tasks 533021–01–01, 533021– Administration (FAA), DOT.
to the International Branch, send it to the
01–02, 533021–01–03 specified in Section
attention of the person identified in ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
2.2.1 and 2.2.2 of Section 2, ‘‘Airworthiness
paragraph (m)(2) of this AD. Information may (NPRM).
Limitations,’’ of Airbus Document AI/SE M4/
be emailed to: 9-ANM-116-AMOC-
95A.0089/97, ‘‘A330 Airworthiness
Limitation Items,’’ Issue 19, dated March 23,
REQUESTS@faa.gov. Before using any SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new
2012. Accomplishing the revision required approved AMOC, notify your appropriate airworthiness directive (AD) for all The
by paragraph (j) of this AD terminates the principal inspector, or lacking a principal Boeing Company Model 747–100, 747–
provision specified in this paragraph. inspector, the manager of the local flight 100B, 747–100B SUD, 747–200B, 747–
standards district office/certificate holding
(i) Retained Requirement: No Alternative
200C, 747–200F, 747–300, 747–400,
district office.
Intervals or Limits, With a New Exception (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: As of the 747–400D, 747–400F, 747SR, and 747SP
effective date of this AD, for any requirement airplanes. This proposed AD was
This paragraph restates the requirements of
paragraph (k) of AD 2014–17–06, with a new in this AD to obtain corrective actions from prompted by a report of damage found
exception. Except as provided by paragraph a manufacturer, the action must be at the lower trailing edge panels of the
(h) of this AD and as required by paragraph accomplished using a method approved by left wing and a broken fuse pin of the
(j) of this AD, after the maintenance or the Manager, International Branch, ANM– landing gear beam end fitting. This
inspection program, as applicable, has been 116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or proposed AD would require repetitive
revised as required by paragraph (g) of this the European Aviation Safety Agency replacement or inspection of certain
AD, no alternative actions (e.g., inspections) (EASA); or Airbus’s EASA Design
fuse pins, and applicable on-condition
or intervals may be used unless the actions Organization Approval (DOA). If approved by
the DOA, the approval must include the actions. We are proposing this AD to
or intervals are approved as an alternative
method of compliance (AMOC) under the DOA-authorized signature. address the unsafe condition on these
provisions of paragraph (l)(1) of this AD. products.
(m) Related Information
(j) New Requirement: Maintenance or DATES: We must receive comments on
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing
Inspection Program Revision Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA this proposed AD by August 4, 2017.
Within 3 months after the effective date of Airworthiness Directive 2016–0152, dated ADDRESSES: You may send comments,
July 27, 2016, for related information. This using the procedures found in 14 CFR
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this AD: Revise the maintenance or
inspection program, as applicable, by MCAI may be found in the AD docket on the 11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following
incorporating the service information Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by methods:
specified in paragraphs (j)(1), (j)(2), and (j)(3) searching for and locating Docket No. FAA– • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to
of this AD. The initial compliance times for 2017–0561.
http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the
the actions specified in the service (2) For more information about this AD,
information referenced in paragraphs (j)(1), contact Vladimir Ulyanov, Aerospace instructions for submitting comments.
(j)(2), and (j)(3) of this AD are the times Engineer, International Branch, ANM–116, • Fax: 202–493–2251.
specified in the applicable service Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 • Mail: U.S. Department of
information, or within 3 months after the Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356; Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
effective date of this AD, whichever occurs telephone 425–227–1138; fax 425–227–1149. 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
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| Collection | Federal Register | |
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| 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 August 4, 2017. | |
| Contact | Vladimir Ulyanov, Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; telephone 425-227-1138; fax 425-227-1149. | |
| FR Citation | 82 FR 28020 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
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