82_FR_28719 82 FR 28599 - Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes

82 FR 28599 - Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 120 (June 23, 2017)

Page Range28599-28603
FR Document2017-12251

We propose to supersede Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2012-23- 10, which applies to all Airbus Model A318 series airplanes; Model A319 series airplanes; Model A320-211, -212, -214, -231, -232, and -233 airplanes; and Model A321-111, -112, -131, -211, -212, -213, -231, and -232 airplanes. AD 2012-23-10 requires modifying the affected slide rafts. Since we issued AD 2012-23-10, we received a report that Air Cruisers developed a modification of the slide and slide/raft, which is part of the escape slide pack assembly, to improve its deployment. This proposed AD would retain the requirements of AD 2012-23-10. This proposed AD would also require replacing each escape slide pack assembly having a certain part number with a new escape slide pack assembly. We are proposing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.

Federal Register, Volume 82 Issue 120 (Friday, June 23, 2017)
[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 120 (Friday, June 23, 2017)]
[Proposed Rules]
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From the Federal Register Online  [www.thefederalregister.org]
[FR Doc No: 2017-12251]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2017-0556; Directorate Identifier 2016-NM-098-AD]
RIN 2120-AA64


Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).

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SUMMARY: We propose to supersede Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2012-23-
10, which applies to all Airbus Model A318 series airplanes; Model A319 
series airplanes; Model A320-211, -212, -214, -231, -232, and -233 
airplanes; and Model A321-111, -112, -131, -211, -212, -213, -231, and 
-232 airplanes. AD 2012-23-10 requires modifying the affected slide 
rafts. Since we issued AD 2012-23-10, we received a report that Air 
Cruisers developed a modification of the slide and slide/raft, which is 
part of the escape slide pack assembly, to improve its deployment. This 
proposed AD would retain the requirements of AD 2012-23-10. This 
proposed AD would also require replacing each escape slide pack 
assembly having a certain part number with a new escape slide pack 
assembly. We are proposing this AD to address the unsafe condition on 
these products.

DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by August 7, 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: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket 
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New 
Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday 
through Friday, except Federal holidays.
    For Airbus service information identified in this NPRM, contact 
Airbus, Airworthiness Office--EIAS, 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. For Zodiac Aerospace service information identified in 
this NPRM, contact Air Cruisers, Cage Code 70167, 1747 State Route 34, 
Wall Township, NJ 07727-3935; telephone: (732) 681-3527; Internet: 
http://www.zodiacaerospace.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-
0556; 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: Sanjay Ralhan, Aerospace Engineer, 
International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; telephone 425-227-1405; 
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-2017-0556; 
Directorate Identifier 2016-NM-098-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 November 13, 2012, we issued AD 2012-23-10, Amendment 39-17266 
(77 FR 70369, November 26, 2012) (``AD 2012-23-10''). AD 2012-23-10 
requires actions intended to correct an unsafe condition for all Airbus 
Model A318, A319, A320, and A321 series airplanes.
    Since we issued AD 2012-23-10, we have determined that it may no 
longer address the unsafe condition, and that it is necessary to 
replace each escape slide pack assembly having a certain part number 
with a new escape slide pack assembly having a certain part number, or 
modify the escape slide pack.
    The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical 
Agent for the Member States of the European Union, has issued EASA AD 
2016-0043, dated March 4, 2016 (referred to after this as the Mandatory 
Continuing Airworthiness Information, or ``the MCAI''), to correct an 
unsafe condition for all Airbus Model A318, A319, A320, and A321 series 
airplanes. The MCAI states:

    Two occurrences were reported on Airbus A320 family aeroplanes 
where the escape slide raft inflation system did not deploy when 
activated. This was due to the rotation of the cable guide in a 
direction, which resulted in jamming of the inflation control cable. 
Additionally, one case was reported where the system did not deploy 
properly due to a cracked inflation hose fitting. Investigation 
conducted by Air Cruisers

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Company [Zodiac Aero Evacuation Systems], the slide raft 
manufacturer, showed that the hose fitting could be subject to a 
bending moment, if improperly packed. Consequently, the hose fitting 
could separate from the reservoir and the inflation of the slide 
raft would be impaired.
    This condition, if not corrected, could delay the evacuation 
from the aeroplane in case of emergency, possibly resulting in 
injury to the occupants.
    To address this potential unsafe condition, DGAC France issued 
AD F-2004-072 [which correlates with FAA AD 2004-26-07, Amendment 
39-13919 (70 FR 1176, January 6, 2005)], to introduce an inflation 
hose retainer preventing an incomplete inflation of emergency escape 
slides, which could delay passenger evacuation, and EASA issued AD 
2011-0160 (later revised twice) to require modification of the 
affected slide rafts or replacement thereof with modified units.
    Since EASA AD 2011-0160R2 [which correlates with FAA AD 2012-23-
10 and issued as a stand-alone, non-superseding AD] was issued, Air 
Cruisers [Zodiac Aero Evacuation Systems] developed a modification 
of the slide and slide/raft, part of the escape slide pack 
assemblies, to improve its deployment. Modified slides and slide/
rafts are identified by a different Part Number (P/N); consequently, 
also the escape slide pack assemblies are identified by a different 
P/N.
    For the reasons described above, this [EASA] AD retains the 
requirements of DGAC France AD F-2004-072 (EASA approval 2004-5335) 
and EASA AD 2011-0160R2, which are superseded, and requires 
installation of modified escape slide pack assemblies.
    Appendix 1 of this [EASA] AD provides a comprehensive list of 
escape slide pack assemblies P/N that, at the issue date of the 
[EASA] AD, are not approved for further installation on any 
aeroplane.

    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-
0556.

Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51

    Airbus has issued the following service information, which 
describes procedures for replacing certain escape slide pack 
assemblies. These documents are distinct since they apply to different 
airplane models in different configurations.
     Service Bulletin A320-25-1B81, Revision 01, dated December 
10, 2015.
     Service Bulletin A320-25-1B82, Revision 01, dated December 
10, 2015.
     Service Bulletin A320-25-1B83, Revision 01, dated December 
10, 2015.
     Service Bulletin A320-25-1B84, Revision 01, dated December 
10, 2015.
    Zodiac Aerospace has issued Zodiac Aero Evacuation Systems Service 
Bulletin S.B. A320 004-25-96, Revision 1, dated September 18, 2015; and 
Zodiac Aero Evacuation Systems Service Bulletin S.B. A320 004-25-97, 
Revision 1, dated September 18, 2015. The service information describes 
modification of the escape slide pack. These documents are distinct 
since they apply to different airplane models in different 
configurations.
    This service information is reasonably available because the 
interested parties have access to it through their normal course of 
business or by the means identified in the ADDRESSES section.

FAA's Determination and Requirements of This Proposed AD

    This product has been approved by the aviation authority of another 
country, and is approved for operation in the United States. Pursuant 
to our bilateral agreement with the State of Design Authority, we have 
been notified of the unsafe condition described in the MCAI and service 
information referenced above. We are proposing this AD because we 
evaluated all pertinent information and determined an unsafe condition 
exists and is likely to exist or develop on other products of these 
same type designs.

Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this proposed AD affects 959 airplanes of U.S. 
registry.
    The actions required by AD 2012-23-10, and retained in this 
proposed AD take about 19 work-hours per product, at an average labor 
rate of $85 per work-hour. Required parts cost about $341 per product. 
Based on these figures, the estimated cost of the actions that are 
required by AD 2012-23-10 is $1,956 per product.
    We also estimate that it would take about 6 work-hours 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 $489,090, or $510 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

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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]

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2. The FAA amends Sec.  39.13 by removing Airworthiness Directive (AD) 
2012-23-10, Amendment 39-17266 (77 FR 70369, November 26, 2012), and 
adding the following new AD:

Airbus: Docket No. FAA-2017-0556; Directorate Identifier 2016-NM-
098-AD.

(a) Comments Due Date

    We must receive comments by August 7, 2017.

(b) Affected ADs

    This AD replaces AD 2012-23-10, Amendment 39-17266 (77 FR 70369, 
November 26, 2012) (``AD 2012-23-10'').

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(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to all Airbus Model A318-111, -112, -121, and -
122 airplanes; Model A319-111, -112, -113, -114, -115, -131, -132, 
and -133 airplanes; Model A320-211, -212, -214, -231, -232, and -233 
airplanes; and Model A321-111, -112, -131, -211, -212, -213, -231, 
and -232 airplanes; certificated in any category; all manufacturer 
serial numbers.

(d) Subject

    Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 25, Equipment/
Furnishings.

(e) Reason

    This AD was prompted by reports of the escape raft inflation 
system not deploying when activated due to the rotation of the cable 
guide in a direction which resulted in jamming of the inflation 
control cable. We are issuing this AD to prevent non-deployment of 
the escape slide raft, which could result in delayed evacuation from 
the airplane during an emergency and consequent injury to the 
passengers.

(f) Compliance

    Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, 
unless already done.

(g) Retained: Modification, With No Changes

    This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (g) of AD 
2012-23-10, with no changes. Except as provided by paragraph (i) of 
this AD, within 36 months after December 31, 2012 (the effective 
date of AD 2012-23-10): Modify the escape slide rafts that have a 
part number (P/N) specified in figure 1 to paragraphs (g), (j)(1), 
and (j)(2) of this AD, in accordance with the Accomplishment 
Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A320-25-1723, dated December 
17, 2010 (for Model A319, A320, and A321 series airplanes); or 
Airbus Service Bulletin A320-25-1724, dated December 17, 2010 (for 
Model A318 series airplanes).

 Figure 1 to Paragraphs (g), (j)(1), and (j)(2) of This AD--Escape Slide
                                  Raft
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Air Cruisers and Aerazur Escape Slide Rafts part number if fitted with a
     reservoir and valve assembly P/N D18309-105 or  P/N D18309-205
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D30664-105
D30664-107
D30664-109
D30664-305
D30664-307
D30664-309
D30664-311
D30665-105
D30665-107
D30665-109
D30665-305
D30665-307
D30665-309
D30665-311
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(h) Retained: Replacement in Accordance With Air Cruisers Service 
Bulletin, With No Changes

    This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (h) of AD 
2012-23-10, with no changes. Replacement of all affected escape 
slide rafts on any affected airplane with slide rafts that have been 
modified in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Air 
Cruisers Service Bulletin S.B.A320 004-25-85, Revision 2, dated 
January 3, 2012, is acceptable for compliance with the requirements 
of paragraph (g) of this AD, provided that prior to or concurrently 
with accomplishing the modification, the installation of the cable 
guide assembly is done in accordance with the Accomplishment 
Instructions of Air Cruisers Service Bulletin S.B.A320 004-25-56, 
dated November 12, 1999.

(i) Retained: Airplanes Not Affected by Paragraph (g) of This AD, With 
No Changes

    This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (i) of AD 
2012-23-10, with no changes. Before the effective date of this AD: 
Airplanes on which Airbus Modification 151459 or Modification 151502 
has been embodied in production, and on which no escape slide raft 
replacements have been made since first flight, are not affected by 
the requirement specified in paragraph (g) of this AD.

(j) Retained: Parts Installation Limitations, With No Changes

    This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (j) of AD 
2012-23-10, with no changes.
    (1) For airplanes other than those identified in paragraph (i) 
of this AD: After accomplishment of the modification required by 
paragraph (g) of this AD or after accomplishment of the alternative 
modification specified in paragraph (h) of this AD, no person may 
install, on any airplane, an escape slide raft specified in figure 1 
to paragraphs (g), (j)(1), and (j)(2) of this AD, unless it has been 
modified in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of 
Airbus Service Bulletin A320-25-1723, dated December 17, 2010 (for 
Model A319, A320, and A321 series airplanes); Airbus Service 
Bulletin A320-25-1724, dated December 17, 2010 (for Model A318 
series airplanes); or Air Cruisers Service Bulletin S.B.A320 004-25-
85, Revision 2, dated January 3, 2012 (for Model A318, A319, A320, 
and A321 series airplanes), including the installation of the cable 
guide assembly in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of 
Air Cruisers Service Bulletin S.B.A320 004-25-56, dated November 12, 
1999.
    (2) For airplanes identified in paragraph (i) of this AD: As of 
December 31, 2012 (the effective date of AD 2012-23-10), no person 
may install, on any airplane, an escape slide raft specified in 
figure 1 to paragraphs (g), (j)(1), and (j)(2) of this AD, unless it 
has been modified in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions 
of Airbus Service Bulletin A320-25-1723, dated December 17, 2010 
(for Model A319, A320, and A321 series airplanes); Airbus Service 
Bulletin A320-25-1724, dated December 17, 2010 (for Model A318 
series airplanes); or Air Cruisers Service Bulletin S.B.A320 004-25-
85, Revision 2, dated January 3, 2012 (for Model A318, A319, A320, 
and A321 series airplanes), including the installation of the cable 
guide assembly in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of 
Air Cruisers Service Bulletin S.B.A320 004-25-56, dated November 12, 
1999.

(k) Retained: Credit for Previous Actions, With No Changes

    This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (k) of AD 
2012-23-10, with no changes. This paragraph provides credit for the 
actions required by paragraphs (h) and (j) of this AD, if those 
actions were performed before December 31, 2012 (the effective date 
of AD 2012-23-10), using Air Cruisers Service Bulletin S.B.A320 004-
25-85, dated November 30, 2010; or Air Cruisers Service Bulletin 
S.B.A320 004-25-85, Revision 1, dated September 30, 2011; which are 
not incorporated by reference in this AD.

(l) New: Replacement

    Within 36 months after the effective date of this AD, replace 
each escape slide pack assembly having a part number identified as 
``old'' in table 1 to paragraphs (l), (m)(2), (n)(2), and (o)(1) of 
this AD, with a new escape slide pack assembly having the 
corresponding part number identified as ``new'' in table 1 to 
paragraphs (l), (m)(2), (n)(2), and (o)(1) of this AD, 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).

  Table 1 to Paragraphs (l), (m)(2), (n)(2), and (o)(1) of This AD--Air
 Cruisers and Aerazur Escape Slide Pack Assemblies Affected by Paragraph
                             (1) of This AD
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                                             Escape slide pack  assembly
Escape slide pack  assembly part  No.--old         part  No.--new
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D30664-405................................  D30664-605
D30664-407................................  D30664-607
D30664-409................................  D30664-609
D30664-505................................  D30664-705
D30664-507................................  D30664-707
D30664-509................................  D30664-709
D30664-511................................  D30664-711
D30665-405................................  D30665-605
D30665-407................................  D30665-607
D30665-409................................  D30665-609
D30665-505................................  D30665-705
D30665-507................................  D30665-707
D30665-509................................  D30665-709
D30665-511................................  D30665-711
D31516-119................................  D31516-619
D31516-121................................  D31516-621
D31516-123................................  D31516-623
D31516-125................................  D31516-625
D31516-315................................  D31516-615
D31516-317................................  D31516-617
D31516-415................................  D31516-715
D31516-417................................  D31516-717
D31516-519................................  D31516-719
D31516-521................................  D31516-721
D31516-523................................  D31516-723

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D31516-525................................  D31516-725
D31517-119................................  D31517-619
D31517-121................................  D31517-621
D31517-123................................  D31517-623
D31517-125................................  D31517-625
D31517-315................................  D31517-615
D31517-317................................  D31517-617
D31517-415................................  D31517-715
D31517-417................................  D31517-717
D31517-519................................  D31517-719
D31517-521................................  D31517-721
D31517-523................................  D31517-723
D31517-525................................  D31517-725
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(m) New: Modification

    (1) Modification of an airplane in accordance with the 
Accomplishment Instructions of the applicable service information 
specified in paragraphs (m)(1)(i) through (m)(1)(iv) of this AD, as 
applicable to the airplane model and escape slide pack assembly part 
number, is an acceptable method of compliance with the requirements 
of paragraph (l) of this AD for that airplane.
    (i) Airbus Service Bulletin A320-25-1B81, Revision 01, dated 
December 10, 2015 (for airplanes equipped with slide/rafts having P/
Ns D30664-405, D30664-407, D30664-409, D30664-505, D30664-507, 
D30664-509, D30664-511 D30665-405, D30665-407, D30665-409, D30665-
505, D30665-507, D30665-509, and D30665-511).
    (ii) Airbus Service Bulletin A320-25-1B82, Revision 01, dated 
December 10, 2015 (for airplanes equipped with slide/rafts having P/
Ns D31516-121, D31516-125, D31516-317, D31516-417 or D31516-525, 
D31517-121, D31517-125, D31517-317, D31517-417, and D31517-525).
    (iii) Airbus Service Bulletin A320-25-1B83, Revision 01, dated 
December 10, 2015 (for airplanes equipped with slides with re-entry 
line P/Ns D31516-119, D31516-123, D31516-519, D31516-523, D31516-
315, D31516-415, D31517-119, D31517-123, D31517-519, D31517-523, 
D31517-315 and D31517-415).
    (iv) Airbus Service Bulletin A320-25-1B84, Revision 01, dated 
December 10, 2015 (for airplanes equipped with slides with Dual 
Fastener P/N D31516-521 and D31517-521).
    (2) An escape slide pack assembly not installed on an airplane 
and having a part number identified as ``old'' in table 1 to 
paragraphs (l), (m)(2), (n)(2), and (o)(1) of this AD can be 
modified to the corresponding part number identified as ``new'' in 
table 1 to paragraphs (l), (m)(2), (n)(2), and (o)(1) of this AD, in 
accordance with Zodiac Aero Evacuation Systems Service Bulletin S.B. 
A320 004-25-96, Revision 1, dated September 18, 2015; and Zodiac 
Aero Evacuations Systems Service Bulletin S.B. A320 04-25-97, 
Revision 1, dated September 18, 2015; as applicable.

(n) New: Airplanes Not Affected

    (1) An airplane on which Airbus Modification 151459 or 
Modification 151502 has been embodied in production is not affected 
by the requirements of paragraph (g) of this AD, provided it is 
determined that no escape slide pack assembly having a part number 
specified in figure 2 to paragraphs (n) and (o)(2) of this AD, 
figure 3 to paragraphs (n) and (o)(2) of this AD, and figure 4 to 
paragraphs (n) and (o)(2) of this AD, is installed on that airplane 
as of the effective date of this AD.
    (2) An airplane on which Airbus Modification 156766, 
Modification 156767, Modification 156768, Modification 156769, or 
Modification 156770, has been embodied in production is not affected 
by the requirements of paragraphs (g) and (l) of this AD, provided 
that it is determined that no escape slide raft, having a part 
number identified in figure 2 to paragraphs (n) and (o)(2) of this 
AD, figure 3 to paragraphs (n) and (o)(2) of this AD, and figure 4 
to paragraphs (n) and (o)(2) of this AD, or having a part number 
identified as ``old'' in table 1 to paragraphs (l), (m)(2), (n)(2), 
and (o)(1) of this AD, is installed on that airplane as of the 
effective date of this AD.

   Figure 2 to Paragraphs (n) and (o)(2) of This AD--Air Cruisers and
 Aerazur Escape Slide Pack Assemblies Affected by Paragraph (1) of This
                                   AD
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                                Part No.
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              D31516-111                           D31517-111
              D31516-113                           D31517-113
              D31516-115                           D31517-115
              D31516-117                           D31517-117
              D31516-311                           D31517-311
              D31516-313                           D31517-313
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   Figure 3 to Paragraphs (n) and (o)(2) of This AD--Air Cruisers and
 Aerazur Escape Slide Pack Assemblies Affected by Paragraphs (g) and (h)
of This AD (If Fitted With a Reservoir and Valve Assembly P/N D18309-105
                           or P/N D18309-205)
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                                Part No.
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              D30664-105                           D30665-105
              D30664-107                           D30665-107
              D30664-109                           D30665-109
              D30664-305                           D30665-305
              D30664-307                           D30665-307
              D30664-309                           D30665-309
              D30664-311                           D30665-311
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   Figure 4 to Paragraphs (n) and (o)(2) of This AD--Air Cruisers and
      Aerazur Escape Slide Pack Assemblies Not Approved for Further
                      Installation on Any Airplane
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                                Part No.
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              D30664-101                           D30665-101
              D30664-103                           D30665-103
              D31516-101                           D31517-101
              D31516-103                           D31517-103
              D31516-105                           D31517-105
              D31516-107                           D31517-107
              D31516-109                           D31517-109
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(o) New: Parts Installation Prohibition

    (1) As of the effective date of this AD, do not install on any 
airplane any escape slide pack assembly having a part number 
identified as ``old'' in table 1 to paragraphs (l), (m)(2), (n)(2), 
and (o)(1) of this AD.
    (2) As of the effective date of this AD, do not install on any 
airplane an escape slide pack assembly having a part number 
identified in figure 2 to paragraphs (n) and (o)(2) of this AD, 
figure 3 to paragraphs (n) and (o)(2) of this AD, and figure 4 to 
paragraphs (n) and (o)(2) of this AD.
    (3) Installation of an escape slide pack assembly having a part 
number approved after March 18, 2016 (the effective date of EASA AD 
2016-0043), constitutes compliance with the requirements of 
paragraph (l) of this AD, provided the conditions as specified in 
paragraphs (o)(3)(i) and (o)(3)(ii) of this AD are met.
    (i) The part number must be approved by the Manager, 
International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; 
or the EASA; or Airbus's EASA DOA; and
    (ii) The installation must be accomplished in accordance with 
airplane modification instructions approved by the Manager, 
International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; 
or the EASA; or Airbus's EASA DOA.
    (p) Credit for Previous Actions
    (1) This paragraph provides credit for actions required by 
paragraph (m)(1) of this AD, if those actions were performed before 
the effective date of this AD using the applicable service 
information in paragraphs (p)(1)(i) through (p)(1)(iv) of this AD.
    (i) Airbus Service Bulletin A320-25-1B81, dated August 13, 2015.
    (ii) Airbus Service Bulletin A320-25-1B82, dated August 13, 
2015.
    (iii) Airbus Service Bulletin A320-25-1B83, dated July 31, 2015.
    (iv) Airbus Service Bulletin A320-25-1B84, dated July 31, 2015.
    (2) This paragraph provides credit for actions required by 
paragraph (m)(2) of this AD, if those actions were performed before 
the effective date of this AD using Zodiac Aero Evacuation Systems 
Service Bulletin S.B. A320 004-25-96, dated July 9, 2015; and Zodiac 
Aero Evacuation Systems Service Bulletin S.B. A320 004-25-97, dated 
July 9, 2015; as applicable.

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(q) 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 (r)(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 EASA; or Airbus's EASA DOA. If 
approved by the DOA, the approval must include the DOA-authorized 
signature.
    (3) Required for Compliance (RC): If any service information 
contains procedures or tests that are identified as RC, those 
procedures and tests must be done to comply with this AD; any 
procedures or tests that are not identified as RC are recommended. 
Those procedures and tests that are not identified as RC may be 
deviated from using accepted methods in accordance with the 
operator's maintenance or inspection program without obtaining 
approval of an AMOC, provided the procedures and tests identified as 
RC can be done and the airplane can be put back in an airworthy 
condition. Any substitutions or changes to procedures or tests 
identified as RC require approval of an AMOC.

(r) Related Information

    (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information 
(MCAI) EASA AD 2016-0043, dated March 4, 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-2017-0556.
    (2) For more information about this AD, contact: Sanjay Ralhan, 
Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport 
Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-
3356; telephone 425-227-1405; fax 425-227-1149.
    (3) For Airbus service information identified in this AD, 
contact Airbus, Airworthiness Office--EIAS, 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. For Zodiac Aerospace service 
information identified in this AD, contact Air Cruisers, Cage Code 
70167, 1747 State Route 34, Wall Township, NJ 07727-3935; telephone: 
(732) 681-3527; Internet: http://www.zodiacaerospace.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 6, 2017.
Michael Kaszycki,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification 
Service.
[FR Doc. 2017-12251 Filed 6-22-17; 8:45 am]
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                                                      an airworthy condition. Any substitutions or            also require replacing each escape slide               FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
                                                      changes to procedures or tests identified as            pack assembly having a certain part                    Sanjay Ralhan, Aerospace Engineer,
                                                      RC require approval of an AMOC.                         number with a new escape slide pack                    International Branch, ANM–116,
                                                      (i) Related Information                                 assembly. We are proposing this AD to                  Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA,
                                                         (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing                    address the unsafe condition on these                  1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA
                                                      Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA                   products.                                              98057–3356; telephone 425–227–1405;
                                                      Airworthiness Directive 2016–0212, dated                                                                       fax 425–227–1149.
                                                      October 25, 2016, for related information.
                                                                                                              DATES:  We must receive comments on
                                                                                                              this proposed AD by August 7, 2017.                    SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
                                                      This MCAI may be found in the AD docket
                                                      on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov           ADDRESSES: You may send comments,                      Comments Invited
                                                      by searching for and locating Docket No.                using the procedures found in 14 CFR                     We invite you to send any written
                                                      FAA–2017–0622.                                          11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following
                                                         (2) For more information about this AD,                                                                     relevant data, views, or arguments about
                                                                                                              methods:                                               this proposed AD. Send your comments
                                                      contact Sanjay Ralhan, Aerospace Engineer,
                                                      International Branch, ANM–116, Transport                  • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to                  to an address listed under the
                                                      Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind                    http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the                 ADDRESSES section. Include ‘‘Docket No.
                                                      Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356;                      instructions for submitting comments.                  FAA–2017–0556; Directorate Identifier
                                                      telephone 425–227–1405; fax 425–227–1149.                 • Fax: 202–493–2251.                                 2016–NM–098–AD’’ at the beginning of
                                                      Information may be emailed to: 9-ANM-116-                 • Mail: U.S. Department of                           your comments. We specifically invite
                                                      AMOC-REQUESTS@faa.gov.
                                                                                                              Transportation, Docket Operations, M–                  comments on the overall regulatory,
                                                         (3) For service information identified in
                                                      this AD, contact Airbus, Airworthiness                  30, West Building Ground Floor, Room                   economic, environmental, and energy
                                                      Office—EIAS, 1 Rond Point Maurice                       W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,                   aspects of this proposed AD. We will
                                                      Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France;                  Washington, DC 20590.                                  consider all comments received by the
                                                      telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61                 Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of                    closing date and may amend this
                                                      93 44 51; email account.airworth-eas@                   Transportation, Docket Operations, M–                  proposed AD based on those comments.
                                                      airbus.com; Internet http://www.airbus.com.             30, West Building Ground Floor, Room                     We will post all comments we
                                                                                                              W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,                   receive, without change, to http://
                                                        Issued in Renton, Washington, on June 2,
                                                      2017.                                                   Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5                   www.regulations.gov, including any
                                                                                                              p.m., Monday through Friday, except                    personal information you provide. We
                                                      Michael Kaszycki,
                                                                                                              Federal holidays.                                      will also post a report summarizing each
                                                      Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
                                                                                                                For Airbus service information                       substantive verbal contact we receive
                                                      Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
                                                                                                              identified in this NPRM, contact Airbus,               about this proposed AD.
                                                      [FR Doc. 2017–13129 Filed 6–22–17; 8:45 am]
                                                                                                              Airworthiness Office—EIAS, 1 Rond                      Discussion
                                                      BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
                                                                                                              Point Maurice Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac
                                                                                                              Cedex, France; telephone +33 5 61 93 36                   On November 13, 2012, we issued AD
                                                                                                              96; fax +33 5 61 93 44 51; email                       2012–23–10, Amendment 39–17266 (77
                                                      DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION                                                                                   FR 70369, November 26, 2012) (‘‘AD
                                                                                                              account.airworth-eas@airbus.com;
                                                                                                              Internet http://www.airbus.com. For                    2012–23–10’’). AD 2012–23–10 requires
                                                      Federal Aviation Administration
                                                                                                              Zodiac Aerospace service information                   actions intended to correct an unsafe
                                                                                                              identified in this NPRM, contact Air                   condition for all Airbus Model A318,
                                                      14 CFR Part 39
                                                                                                              Cruisers, Cage Code 70167, 1747 State                  A319, A320, and A321 series airplanes.
                                                      [Docket No. FAA–2017–0556; Directorate
                                                                                                              Route 34, Wall Township, NJ 07727–                        Since we issued AD 2012–23–10, we
                                                      Identifier 2016–NM–098–AD]                                                                                     have determined that it may no longer
                                                                                                              3935; telephone: (732) 681–3527;
                                                      RIN 2120–AA64                                           Internet: http://www.                                  address the unsafe condition, and that it
                                                                                                              zodiacaerospace.com. You may view                      is necessary to replace each escape slide
                                                      Airworthiness Directives; Airbus                        this referenced service information at                 pack assembly having a certain part
                                                      Airplanes                                               the FAA, Transport Airplane                            number with a new escape slide pack
                                                                                                              Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW.,                     assembly having a certain part number,
                                                      AGENCY: Federal Aviation                                                                                       or modify the escape slide pack.
                                                      Administration (FAA), DOT.                              Renton, WA. For information on the
                                                                                                              availability of this material at the FAA,                 The European Aviation Safety Agency
                                                      ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking                                                                          (EASA), which is the Technical Agent
                                                      (NPRM).                                                 call 425–227–1221.
                                                                                                                                                                     for the Member States of the European
                                                                                                              Examining the AD Docket                                Union, has issued EASA AD 2016–0043,
                                                      SUMMARY:   We propose to supersede
                                                      Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2012–23–                      You may examine the AD docket on                    dated March 4, 2016 (referred to after
                                                      10, which applies to all Airbus Model                   the Internet at http://                                this as the Mandatory Continuing
                                                      A318 series airplanes; Model A319                       www.regulations.gov by searching for                   Airworthiness Information, or ‘‘the
                                                      series airplanes; Model A320–211, –212,                 and locating Docket No. FAA–2017–                      MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe condition
                                                      –214, –231, –232, and –233 airplanes;                   0556; or in person at the Docket                       for all Airbus Model A318, A319, A320,
                                                      and Model A321–111, –112, –131, –211,                   Management Facility between 9 a.m.                     and A321 series airplanes. The MCAI
                                                      –212, –213, –231, and –232 airplanes.                   and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,                     states:
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                                                      AD 2012–23–10 requires modifying the                    except Federal holidays. The AD docket                    Two occurrences were reported on Airbus
                                                      affected slide rafts. Since we issued AD                contains this proposed AD, the                         A320 family aeroplanes where the escape
                                                      2012–23–10, we received a report that                   regulatory evaluation, any comments                    slide raft inflation system did not deploy
                                                      Air Cruisers developed a modification                   received, and other information. The                   when activated. This was due to the rotation
                                                                                                                                                                     of the cable guide in a direction, which
                                                      of the slide and slide/raft, which is part              street address for the Docket Operations               resulted in jamming of the inflation control
                                                      of the escape slide pack assembly, to                   office (telephone 800–647–5527) is in                  cable. Additionally, one case was reported
                                                      improve its deployment. This proposed                   the ADDRESSES section. Comments will                   where the system did not deploy properly
                                                      AD would retain the requirements of AD                  be available in the AD docket shortly                  due to a cracked inflation hose fitting.
                                                      2012–23–10. This proposed AD would                      after receipt.                                         Investigation conducted by Air Cruisers



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                                                      Company [Zodiac Aero Evacuation Systems],               Zodiac Aero Evacuation Systems                         air commerce by prescribing regulations
                                                      the slide raft manufacturer, showed that the            Service Bulletin S.B. A320 004–25–97,                  for practices, methods, and procedures
                                                      hose fitting could be subject to a bending              Revision 1, dated September 18, 2015.                  the Administrator finds necessary for
                                                      moment, if improperly packed.                           The service information describes                      safety in air commerce. This regulation
                                                      Consequently, the hose fitting could separate
                                                      from the reservoir and the inflation of the
                                                                                                              modification of the escape slide pack.                 is within the scope of that authority
                                                      slide raft would be impaired.                           These documents are distinct since they                because it addresses an unsafe condition
                                                         This condition, if not corrected, could              apply to different airplane models in                  that is likely to exist or develop on
                                                      delay the evacuation from the aeroplane in              different configurations.                              products identified in this rulemaking
                                                      case of emergency, possibly resulting in                  This service information is reasonably               action.
                                                      injury to the occupants.                                available because the interested parties
                                                         To address this potential unsafe condition,
                                                                                                                                                                     Regulatory Findings
                                                                                                              have access to it through their normal
                                                      DGAC France issued AD F–2004–072 [which                 course of business or by the means                       We determined that this proposed AD
                                                      correlates with FAA AD 2004–26–07,                      identified in the ADDRESSES section.                   would not have federalism implications
                                                      Amendment 39–13919 (70 FR 1176, January                                                                        under Executive Order 13132. This
                                                      6, 2005)], to introduce an inflation hose               FAA’s Determination and Requirements                   proposed AD would not have a
                                                      retainer preventing an incomplete inflation of          of This Proposed AD                                    substantial direct effect on the States, on
                                                      emergency escape slides, which could delay
                                                      passenger evacuation, and EASA issued AD                  This product has been approved by                    the relationship between the national
                                                      2011–0160 (later revised twice) to require              the aviation authority of another                      Government and the States, or on the
                                                      modification of the affected slide rafts or             country, and is approved for operation                 distribution of power and
                                                      replacement thereof with modified units.                in the United States. Pursuant to our                  responsibilities among the various
                                                         Since EASA AD 2011–0160R2 [which                     bilateral agreement with the State of                  levels of government.
                                                      correlates with FAA AD 2012–23–10 and                   Design Authority, we have been notified                  For the reasons discussed above, I
                                                      issued as a stand-alone, non-superseding AD]            of the unsafe condition described in the               certify this proposed regulation:
                                                      was issued, Air Cruisers [Zodiac Aero                   MCAI and service information                             1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory
                                                      Evacuation Systems] developed a                                                                                action’’ under Executive Order 12866;
                                                                                                              referenced above. We are proposing this
                                                      modification of the slide and slide/raft, part                                                                   2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the
                                                      of the escape slide pack assemblies, to                 AD because we evaluated all pertinent
                                                                                                              information and determined an unsafe                   DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures
                                                      improve its deployment. Modified slides and                                                                    (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979);
                                                      slide/rafts are identified by a different Part          condition exists and is likely to exist or
                                                                                                                                                                       3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in
                                                      Number (P/N); consequently, also the escape             develop on other products of these same
                                                                                                                                                                     Alaska; and
                                                      slide pack assemblies are identified by a               type designs.                                            4. Will not have a significant
                                                      different P/N.
                                                         For the reasons described above, this                Costs of Compliance                                    economic impact, positive or negative,
                                                      [EASA] AD retains the requirements of DGAC                 We estimate that this proposed AD                   on a substantial number of small entities
                                                      France AD F–2004–072 (EASA approval                     affects 959 airplanes of U.S. registry.                under the criteria of the Regulatory
                                                      2004–5335) and EASA AD 2011–0160R2,                        The actions required by AD 2012–23–                 Flexibility Act.
                                                      which are superseded, and requires
                                                                                                              10, and retained in this proposed AD                   List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
                                                      installation of modified escape slide pack
                                                      assemblies.                                             take about 19 work-hours per product,
                                                                                                                                                                       Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
                                                         Appendix 1 of this [EASA] AD provides a              at an average labor rate of $85 per work-
                                                                                                                                                                     safety, Incorporation by reference,
                                                      comprehensive list of escape slide pack                 hour. Required parts cost about $341 per
                                                                                                                                                                     Safety.
                                                      assemblies P/N that, at the issue date of the           product. Based on these figures, the
                                                      [EASA] AD, are not approved for further                 estimated cost of the actions that are                 The Proposed Amendment
                                                      installation on any aeroplane.                          required by AD 2012–23–10 is $1,956                      Accordingly, under the authority
                                                        You may examine the MCAI in the                       per product.                                           delegated to me by the Administrator,
                                                      AD docket on the Internet at http://                       We also estimate that it would take                 the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part
                                                      www.regulations.gov by searching for                    about 6 work-hours per product to                      39 as follows:
                                                      and locating Docket No. FAA–2017–                       comply with the basic requirements of
                                                      0556.                                                   this proposed AD. The average labor                    PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
                                                                                                              rate is $85 per work-hour. Required                    DIRECTIVES
                                                      Related Service Information Under 1                     parts would cost about $0 per product.
                                                      CFR Part 51                                             Based on these figures, we estimate the                ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39
                                                         Airbus has issued the following                      cost of this proposed AD on U.S.                       continues to read as follows:
                                                      service information, which describes                    operators to be $489,090, or $510 per                      Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
                                                      procedures for replacing certain escape                 product.
                                                      slide pack assemblies. These documents                                                                         § 39.13   [Amended]
                                                                                                              Authority for This Rulemaking                          ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by
                                                      are distinct since they apply to different
                                                      airplane models in different                              Title 49 of the United States Code                   removing Airworthiness Directive (AD)
                                                      configurations.                                         specifies the FAA’s authority to issue                 2012–23–10, Amendment 39–17266 (77
                                                         • Service Bulletin A320–25–1B81,                     rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I,                  FR 70369, November 26, 2012), and
                                                      Revision 01, dated December 10, 2015.                   section 106, describes the authority of                adding the following new AD:
                                                         • Service Bulletin A320–25–1B82,                     the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII:
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                                                                                                                                                                     Airbus: Docket No. FAA–2017–0556;
                                                      Revision 01, dated December 10, 2015.                   Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more                     Directorate Identifier 2016–NM–098–AD.
                                                         • Service Bulletin A320–25–1B83,                     detail the scope of the Agency’s
                                                                                                                                                                     (a) Comments Due Date
                                                      Revision 01, dated December 10, 2015.                   authority.
                                                         • Service Bulletin A320–25–1B84,                       We are issuing this rulemaking under                   We must receive comments by August 7,
                                                      Revision 01, dated December 10, 2015.                   the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII,             2017.
                                                         Zodiac Aerospace has issued Zodiac                   Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701:                    (b) Affected ADs
                                                      Aero Evacuation Systems Service                         General requirements.’’ Under that                       This AD replaces AD 2012–23–10,
                                                      Bulletin S.B. A320 004–25–96, Revision                  section, Congress charges the FAA with                 Amendment 39–17266 (77 FR 70369,
                                                      1, dated September 18, 2015; and                        promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in             November 26, 2012) (‘‘AD 2012–23–10’’).



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                                                      (c) Applicability                                       (h) Retained: Replacement in Accordance                2010 (for Model A318 series airplanes); or
                                                        This AD applies to all Airbus Model A318–             With Air Cruisers Service Bulletin, With No            Air Cruisers Service Bulletin S.B.A320 004–
                                                                                                              Changes                                                25–85, Revision 2, dated January 3, 2012 (for
                                                      111, –112, –121, and –122 airplanes; Model
                                                                                                                 This paragraph restates the requirements of         Model A318, A319, A320, and A321 series
                                                      A319–111, –112, –113, –114, –115, –131,                                                                        airplanes), including the installation of the
                                                      –132, and –133 airplanes; Model A320–211,               paragraph (h) of AD 2012–23–10, with no
                                                                                                              changes. Replacement of all affected escape            cable guide assembly in accordance with the
                                                      –212, –214, –231, –232, and –233 airplanes;                                                                    Accomplishment Instructions of Air Cruisers
                                                      and Model A321–111, –112, –131, –211,                   slide rafts on any affected airplane with slide
                                                                                                              rafts that have been modified in accordance            Service Bulletin S.B.A320 004–25–56, dated
                                                      –212, –213, –231, and –232 airplanes;                                                                          November 12, 1999.
                                                                                                              with the Accomplishment Instructions of Air
                                                      certificated in any category; all manufacturer
                                                                                                              Cruisers Service Bulletin S.B.A320 004–25–             (k) Retained: Credit for Previous Actions,
                                                      serial numbers.                                         85, Revision 2, dated January 3, 2012, is              With No Changes
                                                      (d) Subject                                             acceptable for compliance with the                       This paragraph restates the requirements of
                                                                                                              requirements of paragraph (g) of this AD,              paragraph (k) of AD 2012–23–10, with no
                                                       Air Transport Association (ATA) of                     provided that prior to or concurrently with
                                                      America Code 25, Equipment/Furnishings.                                                                        changes. This paragraph provides credit for
                                                                                                              accomplishing the modification, the                    the actions required by paragraphs (h) and (j)
                                                      (e) Reason                                              installation of the cable guide assembly is            of this AD, if those actions were performed
                                                                                                              done in accordance with the                            before December 31, 2012 (the effective date
                                                        This AD was prompted by reports of the                Accomplishment Instructions of Air Cruisers
                                                      escape raft inflation system not deploying                                                                     of AD 2012–23–10), using Air Cruisers
                                                                                                              Service Bulletin S.B.A320 004–25–56, dated             Service Bulletin S.B.A320 004–25–85, dated
                                                      when activated due to the rotation of the               November 12, 1999.                                     November 30, 2010; or Air Cruisers Service
                                                      cable guide in a direction which resulted in                                                                   Bulletin S.B.A320 004–25–85, Revision 1,
                                                      jamming of the inflation control cable. We              (i) Retained: Airplanes Not Affected by
                                                                                                              Paragraph (g) of This AD, With No Changes              dated September 30, 2011; which are not
                                                      are issuing this AD to prevent non-                                                                            incorporated by reference in this AD.
                                                      deployment of the escape slide raft, which                 This paragraph restates the requirements of
                                                      could result in delayed evacuation from the             paragraph (i) of AD 2012–23–10, with no                (l) New: Replacement
                                                      airplane during an emergency and                        changes. Before the effective date of this AD:            Within 36 months after the effective date
                                                      consequent injury to the passengers.                    Airplanes on which Airbus Modification                 of this AD, replace each escape slide pack
                                                                                                              151459 or Modification 151502 has been                 assembly having a part number identified as
                                                      (f) Compliance                                          embodied in production, and on which no                ‘‘old’’ in table 1 to paragraphs (l), (m)(2),
                                                        Comply with this AD within the                        escape slide raft replacements have been               (n)(2), and (o)(1) of this AD, with a new
                                                                                                              made since first flight, are not affected by the       escape slide pack assembly having the
                                                      compliance times specified, unless already
                                                                                                              requirement specified in paragraph (g) of this         corresponding part number identified as
                                                      done.
                                                                                                              AD.                                                    ‘‘new’’ in table 1 to paragraphs (l), (m)(2),
                                                      (g) Retained: Modification, With No Changes             (j) Retained: Parts Installation Limitations,          (n)(2), and (o)(1) of this AD, using a method
                                                        This paragraph restates the requirements of           With No Changes                                        approved by the Manager, International
                                                      paragraph (g) of AD 2012–23–10, with no                                                                        Branch, ANM–116, Transport Airplane
                                                                                                                 This paragraph restates the requirements of         Directorate, FAA; or the European Aviation
                                                      changes. Except as provided by paragraph (i)            paragraph (j) of AD 2012–23–10, with no
                                                      of this AD, within 36 months after December                                                                    Safety Agency (EASA); or Airbus’s EASA
                                                                                                              changes.                                               Design Organization Approval (DOA).
                                                      31, 2012 (the effective date of AD 2012–23–                (1) For airplanes other than those
                                                      10): Modify the escape slide rafts that have            identified in paragraph (i) of this AD: After
                                                      a part number (P/N) specified in figure 1 to            accomplishment of the modification required             TABLE 1 TO PARAGRAPHS (l), (m)(2),
                                                      paragraphs (g), (j)(1), and (j)(2) of this AD, in       by paragraph (g) of this AD or after                     (n)(2), AND (o)(1) OF THIS AD—AIR
                                                      accordance with the Accomplishment                      accomplishment of the alternative                        CRUISERS AND AERAZUR ESCAPE
                                                      Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A320–           modification specified in paragraph (h) of               SLIDE PACK ASSEMBLIES AFFECTED
                                                      25–1723, dated December 17, 2010 (for                   this AD, no person may install, on any
                                                                                                                                                                       BY PARAGRAPH (1) OF THIS AD
                                                      Model A319, A320, and A321 series                       airplane, an escape slide raft specified in
                                                      airplanes); or Airbus Service Bulletin A320–            figure 1 to paragraphs (g), (j)(1), and (j)(2) of
                                                                                                                                                                       Escape slide pack                Escape slide pack
                                                      25–1724, dated December 17, 2010 (for                   this AD, unless it has been modified in                    assembly part                    assembly part
                                                      Model A318 series airplanes).                           accordance with the Accomplishment                           No.—old                          No.—new
                                                                                                              Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A320–
                                                                                                              25–1723, dated December 17, 2010 (for                  D30664–405       ..............   D30664–605
                                                        FIGURE 1 TO PARAGRAPHS (g), (j)(1),                   Model A319, A320, and A321 series                      D30664–407       ..............   D30664–607
                                                         AND (j)(2) OF THIS AD—ESCAPE                         airplanes); Airbus Service Bulletin A320–25–           D30664–409       ..............   D30664–609
                                                         SLIDE RAFT                                           1724, dated December 17, 2010 (for Model               D30664–505       ..............   D30664–705
                                                                                                              A318 series airplanes); or Air Cruisers                D30664–507       ..............   D30664–707
                                                        Air Cruisers and Aerazur Escape Slide Rafts           Service Bulletin S.B.A320 004–25–85,                   D30664–509       ..............   D30664–709
                                                       part number if fitted with a reservoir and valve       Revision 2, dated January 3, 2012 (for Model           D30664–511       ..............   D30664–711
                                                               assembly P/N D18309–105 or                     A318, A319, A320, and A321 series                      D30665–405       ..............   D30665–605
                                                                      P/N D18309–205                          airplanes), including the installation of the          D30665–407       ..............   D30665–607
                                                                                                              cable guide assembly in accordance with the            D30665–409       ..............   D30665–609
                                                      D30664–105                                              Accomplishment Instructions of Air Cruisers            D30665–505       ..............   D30665–705
                                                      D30664–107                                              Service Bulletin S.B.A320 004–25–56, dated             D30665–507       ..............   D30665–707
                                                      D30664–109                                              November 12, 1999.                                     D30665–509       ..............   D30665–709
                                                      D30664–305                                                 (2) For airplanes identified in paragraph (i)       D30665–511       ..............   D30665–711
                                                      D30664–307                                              of this AD: As of December 31, 2012 (the
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                                                                                                                                                                     D31516–119       ..............   D31516–619
                                                      D30664–309                                              effective date of AD 2012–23–10), no person            D31516–121       ..............   D31516–621
                                                      D30664–311                                              may install, on any airplane, an escape slide          D31516–123       ..............   D31516–623
                                                      D30665–105                                              raft specified in figure 1 to paragraphs (g),          D31516–125       ..............   D31516–625
                                                      D30665–107                                              (j)(1), and (j)(2) of this AD, unless it has been      D31516–315       ..............   D31516–615
                                                      D30665–109                                              modified in accordance with the                        D31516–317       ..............   D31516–617
                                                      D30665–305                                              Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus                  D31516–415       ..............   D31516–715
                                                      D30665–307                                              Service Bulletin A320–25–1723, dated                   D31516–417       ..............   D31516–717
                                                      D30665–309                                              December 17, 2010 (for Model A319, A320,               D31516–519       ..............   D31516–719
                                                      D30665–311                                              and A321 series airplanes); Airbus Service             D31516–521       ..............   D31516–721
                                                                                                              Bulletin A320–25–1724, dated December 17,              D31516–523       ..............   D31516–723



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                                                        TABLE 1 TO PARAGRAPHS (l), (m)(2),                       A320 04–25–97, Revision 1, dated September              FIGURE 4 TO PARAGRAPHS (n) AND
                                                         (n)(2), AND (o)(1) OF THIS AD—AIR                       18, 2015; as applicable.                                 (o)(2) OF THIS AD—AIR CRUISERS
                                                         CRUISERS AND AERAZUR ESCAPE                             (n) New: Airplanes Not Affected                          AND AERAZUR ESCAPE SLIDE PACK
                                                         SLIDE PACK ASSEMBLIES AFFECTED                             (1) An airplane on which Airbus                       ASSEMBLIES NOT APPROVED FOR
                                                         BY PARAGRAPH (1) OF THIS AD—                            Modification 151459 or Modification 151502               FURTHER INSTALLATION ON ANY AIR-
                                                         Continued                                               has been embodied in production is not                   PLANE
                                                                                                                 affected by the requirements of paragraph (g)
                                                        Escape slide pack                 Escape slide pack      of this AD, provided it is determined that no                             Part No.
                                                          assembly part                     assembly part        escape slide pack assembly having a part
                                                            No.—old                           No.—new                                                                       D30664–101                D30665–101
                                                                                                                 number specified in figure 2 to paragraphs
                                                                                                                 (n) and (o)(2) of this AD, figure 3 to                     D30664–103                D30665–103
                                                      D31516–525       ..............   D31516–725
                                                                                                                 paragraphs (n) and (o)(2) of this AD, and                  D31516–101                D31517–101
                                                      D31517–119       ..............   D31517–619
                                                                                                                 figure 4 to paragraphs (n) and (o)(2) of this              D31516–103                D31517–103
                                                      D31517–121       ..............   D31517–621
                                                                                                                 AD, is installed on that airplane as of the                D31516–105                D31517–105
                                                      D31517–123       ..............   D31517–623
                                                                                                                 effective date of this AD.                                 D31516–107                D31517–107
                                                      D31517–125       ..............   D31517–625
                                                                                                                                                                            D31516–109                D31517–109
                                                      D31517–315       ..............   D31517–615                  (2) An airplane on which Airbus
                                                      D31517–317       ..............   D31517–617               Modification 156766, Modification 156767,
                                                      D31517–415       ..............   D31517–715               Modification 156768, Modification 156769,              (o) New: Parts Installation Prohibition
                                                      D31517–417       ..............   D31517–717               or Modification 156770, has been embodied                 (1) As of the effective date of this AD, do
                                                      D31517–519       ..............   D31517–719               in production is not affected by the                   not install on any airplane any escape slide
                                                      D31517–521       ..............   D31517–721                                                                      pack assembly having a part number
                                                                                                                 requirements of paragraphs (g) and (l) of this
                                                      D31517–523       ..............   D31517–723                                                                      identified as ‘‘old’’ in table 1 to paragraphs
                                                                                                                 AD, provided that it is determined that no
                                                      D31517–525       ..............   D31517–725                                                                      (l), (m)(2), (n)(2), and (o)(1) of this AD.
                                                                                                                 escape slide raft, having a part number
                                                                                                                 identified in figure 2 to paragraphs (n) and              (2) As of the effective date of this AD, do
                                                      (m) New: Modification                                                                                             not install on any airplane an escape slide
                                                                                                                 (o)(2) of this AD, figure 3 to paragraphs (n)
                                                         (1) Modification of an airplane in                                                                             pack assembly having a part number
                                                                                                                 and (o)(2) of this AD, and figure 4 to
                                                      accordance with the Accomplishment                                                                                identified in figure 2 to paragraphs (n) and
                                                                                                                 paragraphs (n) and (o)(2) of this AD, or               (o)(2) of this AD, figure 3 to paragraphs (n)
                                                      Instructions of the applicable service
                                                      information specified in paragraphs (m)(1)(i)              having a part number identified as ‘‘old’’ in          and (o)(2) of this AD, and figure 4 to
                                                      through (m)(1)(iv) of this AD, as applicable               table 1 to paragraphs (l), (m)(2), (n)(2), and         paragraphs (n) and (o)(2) of this AD.
                                                      to the airplane model and escape slide pack                (o)(1) of this AD, is installed on that airplane          (3) Installation of an escape slide pack
                                                      assembly part number, is an acceptable                     as of the effective date of this AD.                   assembly having a part number approved
                                                      method of compliance with the requirements                                                                        after March 18, 2016 (the effective date of
                                                      of paragraph (l) of this AD for that airplane.               FIGURE 2 TO PARAGRAPHS (n) AND                       EASA AD 2016–0043), constitutes
                                                         (i) Airbus Service Bulletin A320–25–1B81,                  (o)(2) OF THIS AD—AIR CRUISERS                      compliance with the requirements of
                                                      Revision 01, dated December 10, 2015 (for                                                                         paragraph (l) of this AD, provided the
                                                      airplanes equipped with slide/rafts having                    AND AERAZUR ESCAPE SLIDE PACK
                                                                                                                                                                        conditions as specified in paragraphs (o)(3)(i)
                                                      P/Ns D30664–405, D30664–407, D30664–                          ASSEMBLIES AFFECTED BY PARA-                        and (o)(3)(ii) of this AD are met.
                                                      409, D30664–505, D30664–507, D30664–509,                      GRAPH (1) OF THIS AD                                   (i) The part number must be approved by
                                                      D30664–511 D30665–405, D30665–407,                                                                                the Manager, International Branch, ANM–
                                                      D30665–409, D30665–505, D30665–507,                                              Part No.                         116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or
                                                      D30665–509, and D30665–511).                                                                                      the EASA; or Airbus’s EASA DOA; and
                                                         (ii) Airbus Service Bulletin A320–25–1B82,                    D31516–111                 D31517–111               (ii) The installation must be accomplished
                                                      Revision 01, dated December 10, 2015 (for                        D31516–113                 D31517–113            in accordance with airplane modification
                                                      airplanes equipped with slide/rafts having                                                                        instructions approved by the Manager,
                                                                                                                       D31516–115                 D31517–115
                                                      P/Ns D31516–121, D31516–125, D31516–                                                                              International Branch, ANM–116, Transport
                                                      317, D31516–417 or D31516–525, D31517–                           D31516–117                 D31517–117
                                                                                                                       D31516–311                 D31517–311            Airplane Directorate, FAA; or the EASA; or
                                                      121, D31517–125, D31517–317, D31517–417,
                                                                                                                       D31516–313                 D31517–313            Airbus’s EASA DOA.
                                                      and D31517–525).
                                                                                                                                                                           (p) Credit for Previous Actions
                                                         (iii) Airbus Service Bulletin A320–25–
                                                                                                                                                                           (1) This paragraph provides credit for
                                                      1B83, Revision 01, dated December 10, 2015
                                                                                                                   FIGURE 3 TO PARAGRAPHS (n) AND                       actions required by paragraph (m)(1) of this
                                                      (for airplanes equipped with slides with re-
                                                                                                                    (o)(2) OF THIS AD—AIR CRUISERS                      AD, if those actions were performed before
                                                      entry line P/Ns D31516–119, D31516–123,
                                                      D31516–519, D31516–523, D31516–315,                                                                               the effective date of this AD using the
                                                                                                                    AND AERAZUR ESCAPE SLIDE PACK                       applicable service information in paragraphs
                                                      D31516–415, D31517–119, D31517–123,                           ASSEMBLIES AFFECTED BY PARA-
                                                      D31517–519, D31517–523, D31517–315 and                                                                            (p)(1)(i) through (p)(1)(iv) of this AD.
                                                      D31517–415).                                                  GRAPHS (g) AND (h) OF THIS AD (IF                      (i) Airbus Service Bulletin A320–25–1B81,
                                                         (iv) Airbus Service Bulletin A320–25–                      FITTED WITH A RESERVOIR AND                         dated August 13, 2015.
                                                      1B84, Revision 01, dated December 10, 2015                    VALVE ASSEMBLY P/N D18309–105                          (ii) Airbus Service Bulletin A320–25–1B82,
                                                      (for airplanes equipped with slides with Dual                                                                     dated August 13, 2015.
                                                                                                                    OR P/N D18309–205)                                     (iii) Airbus Service Bulletin A320–25–
                                                      Fastener P/N D31516–521 and D31517–521).
                                                         (2) An escape slide pack assembly not                                                                          1B83, dated July 31, 2015.
                                                      installed on an airplane and having a part                                       Part No.                            (iv) Airbus Service Bulletin A320–25–
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                                                      number identified as ‘‘old’’ in table 1 to                                                                        1B84, dated July 31, 2015.
                                                      paragraphs (l), (m)(2), (n)(2), and (o)(1) of this               D30664–105                 D30665–105               (2) This paragraph provides credit for
                                                      AD can be modified to the corresponding                          D30664–107                 D30665–107            actions required by paragraph (m)(2) of this
                                                      part number identified as ‘‘new’’ in table 1                     D30664–109                 D30665–109            AD, if those actions were performed before
                                                      to paragraphs (l), (m)(2), (n)(2), and (o)(1) of                 D30664–305                 D30665–305            the effective date of this AD using Zodiac
                                                      this AD, in accordance with Zodiac Aero                          D30664–307                 D30665–307            Aero Evacuation Systems Service Bulletin
                                                      Evacuation Systems Service Bulletin S.B.                         D30664–309                 D30665–309            S.B. A320 004–25–96, dated July 9, 2015; and
                                                      A320 004–25–96, Revision 1, dated                                D30664–311                 D30665–311            Zodiac Aero Evacuation Systems Service
                                                      September 18, 2015; and Zodiac Aero                                                                               Bulletin S.B. A320 004–25–97, dated July 9,
                                                      Evacuations Systems Service Bulletin S.B.                                                                         2015; as applicable.



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                                                      (q) Other FAA AD Provisions                             www.zodiacaerospace.com. You may view                     FAA Order 7400.11A, Airspace
                                                         The following provisions also apply to this          this service information at the FAA,                   Designations and Reporting Points, and
                                                      AD:                                                     Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind              subsequent amendments can be viewed
                                                         (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance                Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For information
                                                                                                                                                                     online at http://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/
                                                      (AMOCs): The Manager, International                     on the availability of this material at the
                                                                                                              FAA, call 425–227–1221.                                publications/. For further information,
                                                      Branch, ANM–116, Transport Airplane                                                                            you can contact the Airspace Policy
                                                      Directorate, FAA, has the authority to                    Issued in Renton, Washington, on June 6,
                                                      approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested
                                                                                                                                                                     Group, Federal Aviation
                                                                                                              2017.
                                                      using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19.                                                                    Administration, 800 Independence
                                                                                                              Michael Kaszycki,                                      Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591;
                                                      In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your
                                                      request to your principal inspector or local            Acting Manager, Transport Airplane                     telephone: (202) 267–8783. The Order is
                                                      Flight Standards District Office, as                    Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.           also available for inspection at the
                                                      appropriate. If sending information directly            [FR Doc. 2017–12251 Filed 6–22–17; 8:45 am]            National Archives and Records
                                                      to the International Branch, send it to the             BILLING CODE 4910–13–P                                 Administration (NARA). For
                                                      attention of the person identified in                                                                          information on the availability of FAA
                                                      paragraph (r)(2) of this AD. Information may
                                                      be emailed to: 9-ANM-116-AMOC-
                                                                                                                                                                     Order 7400.11A at NARA, call (202)
                                                                                                              DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION                           741–6030, or go to http://
                                                      REQUESTS@faa.gov. Before using any
                                                      approved AMOC, notify your appropriate                                                                         www.archives.gov/federal_register/
                                                                                                              Federal Aviation Administration
                                                      principal inspector, or lacking a principal                                                                    code_of_federal-regulations/ibr_
                                                      inspector, the manager of the local flight                                                                     locations.html.
                                                      standards district office/certificate holding           14 CFR Part 71
                                                                                                                                                                        FAA Order 7400.11, Airspace
                                                      district office.                                                                                               Designations and Reporting Points, is
                                                         (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: As of the           [Docket No. FAA–2017–0390; Airspace
                                                                                                                                                                     published yearly and effective on
                                                      effective date of this AD, for any requirement          Docket No. 17–ANM–11]
                                                      in this AD to obtain corrective actions from
                                                                                                                                                                     September 15.
                                                      a manufacturer, the action must be                      Proposed Amendment of Class D and                      FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tom
                                                      accomplished using a method approved by                 Class E Airspace; Redmond, OR                          Clark, Federal Aviation Administration,
                                                      the Manager, International Branch, ANM–                                                                        Operations Support Group, Western
                                                      116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or            AGENCY: Federal Aviation                               Service Center, 1601 Lind Avenue SW.,
                                                      the EASA; or Airbus’s EASA DOA. If                      Administration (FAA), DOT.                             Renton, WA 98057; telephone (425)
                                                      approved by the DOA, the approval must                  ACTION: Notice of Proposed Rulemaking                  203–4511.
                                                      include the DOA-authorized signature.
                                                                                                              (NPRM).                                                SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
                                                         (3) Required for Compliance (RC): If any
                                                      service information contains procedures or              SUMMARY:   This action proposes to
                                                      tests that are identified as RC, those
                                                                                                                                                                     Authority for This Rulemaking
                                                      procedures and tests must be done to comply
                                                                                                              modify Class E airspace designated as
                                                                                                                                                                       The FAA’s authority to issue rules
                                                      with this AD; any procedures or tests that are          an extension to a Class D or Class E
                                                                                                                                                                     regarding aviation safety is found in
                                                      not identified as RC are recommended. Those             surface area at Roberts Field, Redmond,
                                                                                                                                                                     Title 49 of the United States Code.
                                                      procedures and tests that are not identified            OR, by removing the Notice to Airmen
                                                                                                                                                                     Subtitle I, Section 106 describes the
                                                      as RC may be deviated from using accepted               (NOTAM) part-time status, and would
                                                      methods in accordance with the operator’s                                                                      authority of the FAA Administrator.
                                                                                                              modify Class E airspace extending
                                                      maintenance or inspection program without                                                                      Subtitle VII, Aviation Programs,
                                                                                                              upward from 700 feet above the surface
                                                      obtaining approval of an AMOC, provided                                                                        describes in more detail the scope of the
                                                                                                              at the airport. The geographic
                                                      the procedures and tests identified as RC can                                                                  agency’s authority. This rulemaking is
                                                                                                              coordinates for Roberts Field in the
                                                      be done and the airplane can be put back in                                                                    promulgated under the authority
                                                      an airworthy condition. Any substitutions or            associated Class D and E airspace areas
                                                                                                                                                                     described in Subtitle VII, Part A,
                                                      changes to procedures or tests identified as            also would be amended to match the
                                                                                                                                                                     Subpart I, Section 40103. Under that
                                                      RC require approval of an AMOC.                         FAA’s aeronautical database. These
                                                                                                                                                                     section, the FAA is charged with
                                                                                                              changes are necessary to accommodate
                                                      (r) Related Information                                                                                        prescribing regulations to assign the use
                                                                                                              airspace redesign for the safety and
                                                         (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing                                                                           of airspace necessary to ensure the
                                                                                                              management of Instrument Flight Rules
                                                      Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA AD                                                                       safety of aircraft and the efficient use of
                                                                                                              (IFR) operations within the National
                                                      2016–0043, dated March 4, 2016, for related                                                                    airspace. This regulation is within the
                                                                                                              Airspace System. Also, an editorial
                                                      information. This MCAI may be found in the                                                                     scope of that authority as it would
                                                      AD docket on the Internet at http://                    change would be made to the Class D
                                                                                                                                                                     amend Class D and Class E airspace at
                                                      www.regulations.gov by searching for and                and Class E airspace legal descriptions
                                                                                                                                                                     Roberts Field, Redmond, OR to
                                                      locating Docket No. FAA–2017–0556.                      replacing Airport/Facility Directory
                                                                                                                                                                     accommodate airspace redesign for the
                                                         (2) For more information about this AD,              with the term Chart Supplement.
                                                                                                                                                                     safety and management of Instrument
                                                      contact: Sanjay Ralhan, Aerospace Engineer,             DATES: Comments must be received on
                                                      International Branch, ANM–116, Transport                                                                       Flight Rules (IFR) operations within the
                                                                                                              or before August 7, 2017.                              National Airspace System.
                                                      Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind
                                                      Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356;                      ADDRESSES: Send comments on this
                                                                                                              proposal to the U.S. Department of                     Comments Invited
                                                      telephone 425–227–1405; fax 425–227–1149.
                                                         (3) For Airbus service information                   Transportation, Docket Operations, 1200                  Interested parties are invited to
                                                      identified in this AD, contact Airbus,                  New Jersey Avenue SE., West Building                   participate in this proposed rulemaking
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                                                      Airworthiness Office—EIAS, 1 Rond Point                 Ground Floor, Room W12–140,                            by submitting such written data, views,
                                                      Maurice Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex,                  Washington, DC 20590; telephone: 1–                    or arguments, as they may desire.
                                                      France; telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33            800–647–5527, or (202) 366–9826. You                   Comments that provide the factual basis
                                                      5 61 93 44 51; email account.airworth-eas@
                                                                                                              must identify FAA Docket No. FAA–                      supporting the views and suggestions
                                                      airbus.com; Internet http://www.airbus.com.
                                                      For Zodiac Aerospace service information                2017–0390; Airspace Docket No. 17–                     presented are particularly helpful in
                                                      identified in this AD, contact Air Cruisers,            ANM–11, at the beginning of your                       developing reasoned regulatory
                                                      Cage Code 70167, 1747 State Route 34, Wall              comments. You may also submit                          decisions on the proposal. Comments
                                                      Township, NJ 07727–3935; telephone: (732)               comments through the Internet at http://               are specifically invited on the overall
                                                      681–3527; Internet: http://                             www.regulations.gov.                                   regulatory, aeronautical, economic,


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Document Created: 2017-06-23 03:37:51
Document Modified: 2017-06-23 03:37:51
CategoryRegulatory Information
CollectionFederal Register
sudoc ClassAE 2.7:
GS 4.107:
AE 2.106:
PublisherOffice of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
SectionProposed Rules
ActionNotice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
DatesWe must receive comments on this proposed AD by August 7, 2017.
ContactSanjay Ralhan, Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; telephone 425-227-1405; fax 425-227-1149.
FR Citation82 FR 28599 
RIN Number2120-AA64
CFR AssociatedAir Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety

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