82 FR 29371 - Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 124 (June 29, 2017)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 124 (June 29, 2017)
| Page Range | 29371-29375 | |
| FR Document | 2017-13409 |
[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 124 (Thursday, June 29, 2017)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 29371-29375] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2017-13409] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2016-8185; Directorate Identifier 2016-NM-050-AD; Amendment 39-18940; AD 2017-13-10] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of Transportation (DOT). ACTION: Final rule. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: We are superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2003-18-06, which applied to certain Airbus Model A319-131 and -132 airplanes; Model A320-231, -232, and -233 airplanes; and Model A321-131 and -231 airplanes. AD 2003-18-06 required installing new anti-swivel plates and weights on the engine fan cowl door (FCD) latches and a new cowl door hold-open device. This AD retains the previous actions and requires modifying the engine FCDs, installing placards, and re-identifying the FCDs. This AD also adds airplanes to the applicability. This AD was prompted by reports of additional engine FCD in-flight losses, and a new FCD front latch and keeper assembly that has been developed to address this unsafe condition. We are issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products. DATES: This AD is effective August 3, 2017. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of August 3, 2017. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of a certain other publication listed in this AD as of October 16, 2003 (68 FR 53501, September 11, 2003). ADDRESSES: For service information identified in this final rule, 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 account.airworth-eas@airbus.com; Internet http://www.airbus.com. You may view this referenced service information at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 425-227-1221. It is also available on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2016- 8185. Examining the AD Docket You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2016- 8185; or in person at the Docket Management Facility between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket contains this AD, the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and other information. The address for the Docket Office (telephone 800- 647-5527) is Docket Management Facility, U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 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: Discussion We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR part 39 to supersede AD 2003-18-06, Amendment 39-13297 (68 FR 53501, September 11, 2003) (``AD 2003-18-06''). AD 2003-18-06 applied to certain Airbus Model A319-131 and -132 airplanes; Model A320-231, -232, and -233 airplanes; and Model A321-131 and -231 airplanes. The NPRM published in the Federal Register on August 5, 2016 (81 FR 51813). The NPRM was prompted by reports of additional engine FCD in-flight losses, and a new FCD front latch and keeper assembly that has been developed to address this unsafe condition. The NPRM proposed to continue to require installing new anti-swivel plates and weights on the engine FCD latches and a new cowl door hold-open device. The NPRM also proposed to require modifying the engine FCDs, installing placards, and re- identifying the FCDs with new part numbers. Additionally, the NPRM proposed to revise the applicability to include all Model [[Page 29372]] A319-131 and -132 airplanes; Model A320-231, -232, and -233 airplanes; and Model A321-131 and -231 airplanes. We are issuing this AD to prevent in-flight loss of an engine FCD and possible consequent damage to the airplane. The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical Agent for the Member States of the European Union, has issued EASA Airworthiness Directive 2016-0053, dated March 14, 2016 (referred to after this as the Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or ``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for all Airbus Model A319-131 and -132 airplanes; Model A320-231, -232, and -233 airplanes; and Model A321-131 and -231 airplanes. The MCAI states: Fan Cowl Door (FCD) losses during take-off were reported on aeroplanes equipped with IAE V2500 engines. Prompted by these occurences, [Direction G[eacute]n[eacute]rale de l'Aviation Civile] DGAC France issued AD 2000-444-156(B), mandating FCD latch improvements. This [DGAC] AD was later superseded by [DGAC] AD 2001- 381(B) [which corresponds to FAA AD 2003-18-06], requiring installation of additional fan cowl latch improvement by installing a hold open device. Since that [DGAC] AD was issued, further FCD in flight losses were experienced in service. Investigations confirmed that in all cases, the fan cowls were opened prior to the flight and were not correctly re-secured. During the pre-flight inspection, it was then not detected that the FCD were not properly latched. This condition, if not corrected, could lead to in-flight loss of a FCD, possibly resulting in damage to the aeroplane and/or injury to persons on the ground. Prompted by these recent events, new FCD front latch and keeper assembly were developed, having a specific key necessary to un-latch the FCD. This key cannot be removed unless the FCD front latch is safely closed. The key, after removal, must be stowed in the flight deck at a specific location, as instructed in the applicable Aircraft Maintenance Manual. Applicable Flight Crew Operating Manual has been amended accordingly. After modification, the FCD is identified with a different Part Number (P/N). For the reasons described above, this [EASA] AD retains the requirements of DGAC AD 2001-381(B), which is superseded, and requires modification and re-identification of FCD. You may examine the MCAI in the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2016- 8185. Comments We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing this AD. The following presents the comments received on the NPRM and the FAA's response to each comment. Request To Withdraw the NPRM United Airlines (UAL) stated that it strongly disagrees with making the new latch keys installation mandatory. UAL stated that each one of the fan cowl door losses during takeoff can be attributed solely to human error. UAL explained that the mechanics are not correctly latching the fan cowl after maintenance and the flight crews are not checking that the latches are secured before departure. UAL asserted that it did not believe that introduction of the new latch design would resolve human error problems. Historically, UAL noted, visual cues have proven ineffective, but other changes, especially dual inspection signoff, have proven much more effective. Therefore, instead of mandating the modification, UAL stated that more emphasis should be placed on addressing the root cause--not the design, but human error. Further, UAL explained that the fan cowls are routinely accessed for engine and thrust reverser maintenance, and adding another loose piece of equipment to be maintained and stored on the airplane would lead to operational complications. UAL also noted that additional time would be added to accomplishing routine tasks after incorporation of the modification. In a case where the maintenance personnel are required to open the fan cowls, UAL contended that additional time would be required to access the cockpit, retrieve the key, and open the fan cowls, which would expose personnel and the airplane to further damage or harm. Mandating the modification, UAL argued, would impose an unnecessary financial and maintenance burden on operators that have proactively implemented alternate procedures. UAL further stated that some airplanes in their Model A319 and Model A320 fleet are installed with monolithic FCDs which have some design advantages to mitigate the risks addressed in this AD. This AD does not include any modification instructions for these FCDs. From these statements, we infer that UAL was requesting that we withdraw the NPRM. We do not agree with UAL's request. The EASA, as the State of Design Authority for Airbus products, has determined an unsafe condition exists after conducting a risk analysis taking into consideration the in-service events in the worldwide fleet. We agree with EASA's decision to mitigate the risk by mandating a new design that makes it apparent to the flight crew on a pre-flight walk-around that an FCD is not latched. Regarding the concern about operational complications, we have determined that the safety benefits of the new design outweigh any potential complications. UAL has not provided any substantiating information to support withdrawing the NPRM. If an operator believes that there are certain FCDs that cannot be modified in accordance with the AD requirements, then they may apply for an alternative method of compliance (AMOC) using the procedures specified in paragraph (m)(1) of this AD. We have not revised this AD in this regard. Requests To Allow Continued Operation With a Lost or Damaged Key/Lock UAL and American Airlines (AAL) requested that we add a provision in the proposed AD to allow continued operation with a damaged or missing key or damaged lock. UAL also stated that it disagrees with mandating the exact stowage location of the key and that it should be left to the operator's discretion where to store the key on the airplane. UAL pointed out that the key could become lost or damaged, and that it's possible the lock could become damaged, requiring the airplane to be taken out of service. We disagree with the commenters. EASA has determined that proper stowage for retrieval of the key and a fully functional lock are necessary to mitigate the risk of losing an FCD in flight, and we agree with EASA's assessment. If relief is approved in the future, such as Master Minimum Equipment List (MMEL) relief, that allows continued operation with a damaged or missing key or damaged lock, we will consider additional rulemaking. An operator may also apply for an AMOC using the procedures specified in paragraph (m)(1) of this AD, provided they submit sufficient data to substantiate that the AMOC provides an acceptable level of safety. We have not revised this AD in this regard. Requests To Remove Placard Installation Requirement AAL requested that we revise the proposed AD to allow continued operation with a damaged or missing placard provided the placard is replaced within a specific time. AAL pointed out that a missing or damaged placard does not reduce flight safety. UAL also requested that the installation and location of the placard not be mandated. UAL explained that the placard itself does not prevent a fan cowl door loss event, nor does it raise awareness about the issue. [[Page 29373]] We disagree with the commenters. Installation of the placard is designed to ensure that the key is stowed in a particular location on board the airplane and can be consistently retrieved from that location when needed. However, an operator may apply for an AMOC using the procedures specified in paragraph (m)(1) of this AD, provided they can show they have an alternative means to ensure the key is stowed on board the airplane in a constantly retrievable and accessible location. We have not revised this AD in this regard. Request To Revise Cost Estimate AAL requested that we review the proposed cost estimate for significant economic impact as related to the actual costs of compliance. AAL asserted that the proposed cost estimate is underestimated and that the actual cost is nearly double the specified amount. AAL stated that two kits are required per airplane instead of the one kit estimated in the NPRM, and that the placard cost from Airbus is $50. AAL explained that the NPRM does not account for the cost of maintenance activities such as re-rigging all cowl latches during embodiment, or other recording, tracking, and supply chain costs. Additionally, AAL mentioned that U.S. operators are competing with operators worldwide for these parts, which could impact the availability of necessary parts. We partially agree with AAL's request. We recognize that, in accomplishing the requirements of any AD, operators might incur ``incidental'' costs in addition to the ``direct'' costs that are reflected in the cost analysis presented in the AD preamble. However, the cost analysis in AD rulemaking actions typically does not include incidental costs. However, we have confirmed the need for two kits and the cost of the placards; therefore, we have revised this final rule to reflect the cost for two kits and placards. Regarding the reference to a ``significant economic impact,'' according to Executive Order 12866, we are not required to do a full cost-benefit analysis for an AD unless it is considered a significant regulatory action. This AD is not a significant regulatory action because it does not have an annual effect on the economy of $100 million dollars or more; it does not create inconsistency with an action planned by another agency; it does not impact entitlements, grants, user fees or loan programs; and it does not raise novel legal or policy issues. However, the FAA does comply with Executive Order 12866 by assessing the costs and determining that correcting the unsafe condition justifies them. As a matter of law, in order to be airworthy, an aircraft must conform to its type design and be in a condition for safe operation. The type design is approved only after we determine that it complies with all applicable airworthiness requirements. In adopting and maintaining those requirements, we have already determined that they establish a level of safety that is cost beneficial. When we later make a finding of an unsafe condition in an aircraft and issue an AD, it means that the original cost-beneficial level of safety is no longer being achieved and that the required actions are necessary to restore that level of safety. Because this level of safety has already been determined to be cost beneficial, and because the AD does not add any additional regulatory requirement that increases the level of safety beyond what has been established by the type design, a full cost-benefit analysis would be redundant and unnecessary. We have not revised this AD in this regard. Request To Exempt Certain Airplanes Airbus requested that we revise the NPRM to exclude airplanes on which the following Airbus modifications were installed in production from the requirements of paragraph (g) of the proposed AD.Modifications 21948/P6222 and 30869. Modifications 24259/P6222 and 30869. Modifications 24259/P6222 and 24259/P6473. We agree with excluding airplanes with these Airbus modifications that were installed during production. These modifications address the identified unsafe condition. These exempt airplanes were inadvertently omitted from paragraph (g) of the proposed AD. We have revised paragraph (g) of this AD accordingly. Request To Extend Compliance Time AAL requested that, due to the elapsed time needed to complete each airplane modification and the potential unavailability of modification kits to match the operator's modification schedule, we extend the compliance time for the new modification from 36 months to 48 months. We do not agree with AAL's request to extend the compliance time. In developing an appropriate compliance time for this action, we considered the urgency associated with the subject unsafe condition, the availability of required parts, and the practical aspect of accomplishing the required modification within a period of time that corresponds to the normal scheduled maintenance for most affected operators. According to the manufacturer, adequate parts will be available to modify the U.S. fleet within the required compliance time. However, under the provisions of paragraph (m)(1) of this AD, we will consider requests for approval of an extension of the compliance time if sufficient data are submitted to substantiate that the new compliance time would provide an acceptable level of safety. We have not changed this AD in his regard. Request To Use Later Revisions of the Service Information AAL requested that we allow later revisions of Airbus Service Bulletin A320-71-1069, dated December 18, 2015, to be used as a method of compliance for the actions specified in paragraph (h) of the proposed AD. We may not refer to any document that does not yet exist in an AD. In general terms, we are required by the Office of the Federal Register's (OFR) regulations to either publish the service document contents as part of the actual AD language; or submit the service document to the OFR for approval as ``referenced'' material, in which case we may only refer to such material in the text of an AD. The AD may refer to the service document only if the OFR approved it for ``incorporation by reference.'' See 1 CFR part 51. To allow operators to use later revisions of the referenced document (issued after publication of the AD), either we must revise the AD to reference specific later revisions, or operators must request approval to use later revisions as an AMOC with this AD under the provisions of paragraph (m)(1) of this AD. However, since we issued the NPRM, we have received Airbus Service Bulletin A320-71-1069, Revision 01, including Appendix 01, dated April 28, 2016. This revision clarifies a storage location for Groups 7 and 8 but specifies no additional work requirements from the previous issue (Airbus Service Bulletin A320-71-1069, dated December 18, 2015). Therefore, we have revised paragraph (h) of this AD to specify Airbus Service Bulletin A320-71-1069, Revision 01, including Appendix 01, dated April 28, 2016, as an appropriate source of service information for accomplishing the required actions. We have also added paragraph (l) to this AD to provide credit for actions required by paragraph (h) of this AD, if those actions were performed before the effective date of this AD using Airbus Service Bulletin A320-71-1069, dated December 18, [[Page 29374]] 2015. We have redesignated subsequent paragraphs accordingly. Conclusion We reviewed the available data, including the comments received, and determined that air safety and the public interest require adopting this AD with the changes described previously and minor editorial changes. We have determined that these changes: Are consistent with the intent that was proposed in the NPRM for correcting the unsafe condition; and Do not add any additional burden upon the public than was already proposed in the NPRM. Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 Airbus has issued Service Bulletin A320-71-1069, Revision 01, including Appendix 01, dated April 28, 2016. The service information describes procedures for modifying the engine FCDs, installing placards, and re-identifying the FCDs with new part numbers. This service information is reasonably available because the interested parties have access to it through their normal course of business or by the means identified in the ADDRESSES section. Costs of Compliance We estimate that this AD affects 558 airplanes of U.S. registry. The actions required by AD 2003-18-06, and retained in this AD, take about 8 work-hours per product, at an average labor rate of $85 per work-hour. Required parts cost about $1,500 per product. Based on these figures, the estimated cost of the actions that are required by AD 2003-18-06 is $2,180 per product. We also estimate that it takes about 6 work-hours per product to comply with the basic requirements of this AD. The average labor rate is $85 per work-hour. Required parts will cost about $9,676 per product. Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of this AD on U.S. operators to be $5,683,788, or $10,186 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 AD will not have federalism implications under Executive Order 13132. This AD will not have a substantial direct effect on the States, on the relationship between the national government and the States, or on the distribution of power and responsibilities among the various levels of government. For the reasons discussed above, I certify that this AD: 1. Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive Order 12866; 2. Is not a ``significant rule'' under the DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); 3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska; and 4. Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by reference, Safety. Adoption of the Amendment Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator, the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows: PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES 0 1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows: Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. Sec. 39.13 [Amended] 0 2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by removing Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2003-18-06, Amendment 39-13297 (68 FR 53501, September 11, 2003), and adding the following new AD: 2017-13-10 Airbus: Amendment 39-18940; Docket No. FAA-2016-8185; Directorate Identifier 2016-NM-050-AD. (a) Effective Date This AD is effective August 3, 2017. (b) Affected ADs This AD replaces AD 2003-18-06, Amendment 39-13297 (68 FR 53501, September 11, 2003), (``AD 2003-18-06''). (c) Applicability This AD applies to Airbus Model A319-131 and -132 airplanes; Model A320-231, -232, and -233 airplanes; and Model A321-131 and - 231 airplanes; certificated in any category; all manufacturer serial numbers. (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 71, Powerplant. (e) Reason This AD was prompted by reports of engine fan cowl door (FCD) in-flight losses, and a new FCD front latch and keeper assembly that has been developed to address this unsafe condition. We are issuing this AD to prevent in-flight loss of an engine FCD and possible consequent damage to the airplane. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Retained Modification and/or Installation, With No Changes This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (a) of AD 2003-18-06, with no changes. For airplanes identified in paragraph (c) of this AD, except those airplanes on which Airbus Modifications 21948/P6222 and 30869, Modifications 24259/P6222 and 30869, or Modifications 24259/P6222 and 24259/P6473 have been installed in production: Within 18 months after October 16, 2003 (the effective date of AD 2003-18-06), do the action(s) specified in paragraph (g)(1) or (g)(2) of this AD, as applicable. (1) For Configuration 01 airplanes identified in Airbus Service Bulletin A320-71-1028, dated March 23, 2001: Modify the door latches of the fan cowl of both engines (i.e., installation of new anti- swivel plates and weights), and install a new hold-open device, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A320-71-1028, dated March 23, 2001. (2) For Configuration 02 airplanes identified in Airbus Service Bulletin A320-71-1028, dated March 23, 2001: Install a new hold-open device, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A320-71-1028, dated March 23, 2001. (h) New Modifications Within 36 months after the effective date of this AD, do the actions required by paragraphs (h)(1), (h)(2), and (h)(3) of this AD, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A320-71-1069, Revision 01, including Appendix 01, dated April 28, 2016. (1) Modify the left-hand and right-hand FCDs on engines 1 and 2. (2) Install a placard on the box located at the bottom of the 120 VU panel or at the bottom of the coat stowage, as applicable. [[Page 29375]] (3) Re-identify both engine FCDs with the new part numbers (P/ Ns), as specified in table 1 and table 2 to paragraph (h) of this AD, as applicable. Table 1 to Paragraph (h) of This AD--Left-Side Door ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Old part No. New part No. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 740-4000-501........................... 740-4000-9501 740-4000-503........................... 740-4000-9503 745-4000-501........................... 745-4000-513 745-4000-503........................... 745-4000-515 745-4000-505........................... 745-4000-517 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Table 2 to Paragraph (h) of This AD--Right-Side Door ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Old part No. New part No. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 740-4000-502........................... 740-4000-9502 740-4000-504........................... 740-4000-9504 740-4000-506........................... 740-4000-9506 740-4000-508........................... 740-4000-9508 745-4000-502........................... 745-4000-9502 745-4000-504........................... 745-4000-9504 745-4000-506........................... 745-4000-9506 745-4000-508........................... 745-4000-514 745-4000-510........................... 745-4000-516 745-4000-512........................... 745-4000-518 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ (i) New Method of Compliance: Replacement (1) Replacing an engine FCD having a part number listed as ``Old Part Number'' in table 1 to paragraph (h) of this AD or table 2 to paragraph (h) of this AD, as applicable, with an FCD having the corresponding part number listed as ``New Part Number'' in table 1 to paragraph (h) of this AD or table 2 to paragraph (h) of this AD, as applicable, is an acceptable method of compliance with the requirements of paragraphs (h)(1) and (h)(3) of this AD for that engine FCD only. (2) An airplane on which Airbus Modification 157516 has been embodied in production is compliant with the requirements of paragraphs (h)(1) and (h)(3) of this AD, provided no engine FCD, having a part number identified as ``Old Part Number'' in table 1 to paragraph (h) of this AD or table 2 to paragraph (h) of this AD, as applicable, is installed on that airplane. (3) An airplane on which Airbus Modification 157718 has been embodied in production is compliant with the requirements of paragraph (h)(2) of this AD. (j) New Parts Installation Limitations (1) For an airplane with an engine FCD installed having a part number identified as ``Old Part Number'' in table 1 to paragraph (h) of this AD or table 2 to paragraph (h) of this AD, as applicable: After modification of that airplane as required by paragraph (h) of this AD, do not install an engine FCD, having a part number identified as ``Old Part Number'' in table 1 to paragraph (h) of this AD or table 2 to paragraph (h) of this AD, as applicable. (2) For an airplane that does not have an engine FCD installed having a part number identified as ``Old Part Number'' in table 1 to paragraph (h) of this AD or table 2 to paragraph (h) of this AD, as applicable: On or after the effective date of this AD, do not install an engine FCD, having a part number identified as ``Old Part Number'' in table 1 to paragraph (h) of this AD or table 2 to paragraph (h) of this AD, as applicable. (k) New Method of Compliance: Installation Installation on an engine of a right-hand and left-hand engine FCD having a part number approved after the effective date of this AD is a method of compliance with the requirements of paragraphs (g), (h)(1), and (h)(3) of this AD for that engine only, provided the part number is approved, and the installation is accomplished, in accordance with the procedures specified in paragraph (m)(2) of this AD. (l) Credit for Previous Actions This paragraph provides credit for actions required by paragraph (h) of this AD, if those actions were performed before the effective date of this AD using Airbus Service Bulletin A320-71-1069, dated December 18, 2015. (m) 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 (n)(2) of this AD. Information may be emailed to: 9-ANM-116-AMOC-REQUESTS@faa.gov. Before using any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager of the local flight standards district office/certificate holding district office. (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: As of the effective date of this AD, for any requirement in this AD to obtain corrective actions from a manufacturer, the action must be accomplished using a method approved by the Manager, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA); or Airbus's EASA Design Organization Approval (DOA). If approved by the DOA, the approval must include the DOA-authorized signature. (3) Required for Compliance (RC): Except as required by paragraph (k) of this AD, 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. (n) Related Information (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA Airworthiness Directive 2016-0053, dated March 14, 2016, for related information. This MCAI may be found in the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2016-8185. (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. (o) Material Incorporated by Reference (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference (IBR) of the service information listed in this paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. (2) You must use this service information as applicable to do the actions required by this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise. (3) The following service information was approved for IBR on August 3, 2017. (i) Airbus Service Bulletin A320-71-1069, Revision 01, including Appendix 01, dated April 28, 2016. (ii) Reserved. (4) The following service information was approved for IBR on October 16, 2003 (68 FR 53501, September 11, 2003). (i) Airbus Service Bulletin A320-71-1028, dated March 23, 2001. (ii) Reserved. (5) For 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 account.airworth-eas@airbus.com; Internet http://www.airbus.com. (6) 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. (7) You may view this service information that is incorporated by reference at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For information on the availability of this material at NARA, call 202-741-6030, or go to: http://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html. Issued in Renton, Washington, on June 17, 2017. Michael Kaszycki, Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2017-13409 Filed 6-28-17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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faa.gov.
(2) Service information identified in this 8185.
Federal Aviation Administration
AD that is not incorporated by reference is Examining the AD Docket
available at the addresses specified in
paragraphs (o)(3) and (o)(4) of this AD. 14 CFR Part 39 You may examine the AD docket on
[Docket No. FAA–2016–8185; Directorate the Internet at http://
(o) Material Incorporated by Reference
Identifier 2016–NM–050–AD; Amendment www.regulations.gov by searching for
(1) The Director of the Federal Register 39–18940; AD 2017–13–10] and locating Docket No. FAA–2016–
approved the incorporation by reference
8185; or in person at the Docket
(IBR) of the service information listed in this RIN 2120–AA64
paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR Management Facility between 9 a.m.
part 51. Airworthiness Directives; Airbus and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
(2) You must use this service information Airplanes except Federal holidays. The AD docket
as applicable to do the actions required by contains this AD, the regulatory
this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. AGENCY: Federal Aviation evaluation, any comments received, and
(i) Gulfstream G300 Customer Bulletin Administration (FAA), Department of other information. The address for the
Number 236B, dated February 3, 2017. Transportation (DOT). Docket Office (telephone 800–647–5527)
(ii) Gulfstream G300 Maintenance Manual
ACTION: Final rule. is Docket Management Facility, U.S.
Temporary Revision 27–3, dated April 29,
2016. Department of Transportation, Docket
SUMMARY: We are superseding Operations, M–30, West Building
(iii) Gulfstream G300 Maintenance Manual
Temporary Revision 5–3, dated April 29, Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2003–18– Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200
2016. 06, which applied to certain Airbus New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington,
(iv) Gulfstream G400 Customer Bulletin Model A319–131 and –132 airplanes; DC 20590.
Number 236B, dated February 3, 2017. Model A320–231, –232, and –233 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
(v) Gulfstream G400 Maintenance Manual airplanes; and Model A321–131 and
Temporary Revision 27–3, dated April 29, Sanjay Ralhan, Aerospace Engineer,
–231 airplanes. AD 2003–18–06 International Branch, ANM–116,
2016. required installing new anti-swivel
(vi) Gulfstream G400 Maintenance Manual Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA,
plates and weights on the engine fan 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA
Temporary Revision 5–3, dated April 29,
2016. cowl door (FCD) latches and a new cowl 98057–3356; telephone: 425–227–1405;
(vii) Gulfstream IV Customer Bulletin door hold-open device. This AD retains fax: 425–227–1149.
Number 236B, dated February 3, 2017. the previous actions and requires
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
(viii) Gulfstream IV Maintenance Manual modifying the engine FCDs, installing
Temporary Revision 27–3, dated April 29, placards, and re-identifying the FCDs. Discussion
2016. This AD also adds airplanes to the
(ix) Gulfstream IV Maintenance Manual We issued a notice of proposed
applicability. This AD was prompted by
Temporary Revision 5–7, dated April 29, rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
reports of additional engine FCD in-
2016. part 39 to supersede AD 2003–18–06,
(x) Gulfstream IV MSG–3 Maintenance flight losses, and a new FCD front latch
Amendment 39–13297 (68 FR 53501,
Manual Temporary Revision 27–3, dated and keeper assembly that has been
September 11, 2003) (‘‘AD 2003–18–
April 29, 2016. developed to address this unsafe
06’’). AD 2003–18–06 applied to certain
(xi) Gulfstream IV MSG–3 Maintenance condition. We are issuing this AD to
Airbus Model A319–131 and –132
Manual Temporary Revision 5–6, dated April address the unsafe condition on these
29, 2016. airplanes; Model A320–231, –232, and
products.
(3) For service information identified in –233 airplanes; and Model A321–131
this AD, contact Gulfstream Aerospace DATES: This AD is effective August 3, and –231 airplanes. The NPRM
Corporation, Technical Publications Dept., 2017. published in the Federal Register on
P.O. Box 2206, Savannah, GA 31402–2206; The Director of the Federal Register August 5, 2016 (81 FR 51813). The
telephone 800–810–4853; fax 912–965–3520; approved the incorporation by reference NPRM was prompted by reports of
email pubs@gulfstream.com; Internet http:// of a certain publication listed in this AD additional engine FCD in-flight losses,
www.gulfstream.com/product_support/ as of August 3, 2017.
technical_pubs/pubs/index.htm.
and a new FCD front latch and keeper
The Director of the Federal Register assembly that has been developed to
(4) You may view this service information
at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, approved the incorporation by reference address this unsafe condition. The
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For of a certain other publication listed in NPRM proposed to continue to require
information on the availability of this this AD as of October 16, 2003 (68 FR installing new anti-swivel plates and
material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221. 53501, September 11, 2003). weights on the engine FCD latches and
(5) You may view this service information ADDRESSES: For service information a new cowl door hold-open device. The
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that is incorporated by reference at the identified in this final rule, contact NPRM also proposed to require
National Archives and Records
Administration (NARA). For information on
Airbus, Airworthiness Office—EIAS, 1 modifying the engine FCDs, installing
the availability of this material at NARA, call Rond Point Maurice Bellonte, 31707 placards, and re-identifying the FCDs
202–741–6030, or go to: http:// Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone +33 5 with new part numbers. Additionally,
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr- 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61 93 44 51; email the NPRM proposed to revise the
locations.html. account.airworth-eas@airbus.com; applicability to include all Model
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A319–131 and –132 airplanes; Model received on the NPRM and the FAA’s a pre-flight walk-around that an FCD is
A320–231, –232, and –233 airplanes; response to each comment. not latched. Regarding the concern
and Model A321–131 and –231 about operational complications, we
Request To Withdraw the NPRM
airplanes. We are issuing this AD to have determined that the safety benefits
prevent in-flight loss of an engine FCD United Airlines (UAL) stated that it of the new design outweigh any
and possible consequent damage to the strongly disagrees with making the new potential complications. UAL has not
airplane. latch keys installation mandatory. UAL provided any substantiating information
The European Aviation Safety Agency stated that each one of the fan cowl door to support withdrawing the NPRM. If an
(EASA), which is the Technical Agent losses during takeoff can be attributed operator believes that there are certain
for the Member States of the European solely to human error. UAL explained FCDs that cannot be modified in
Union, has issued EASA Airworthiness that the mechanics are not correctly accordance with the AD requirements,
Directive 2016–0053, dated March 14, latching the fan cowl after maintenance then they may apply for an alternative
2016 (referred to after this as the and the flight crews are not checking method of compliance (AMOC) using
Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness that the latches are secured before the procedures specified in paragraph
Information, or ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct departure. UAL asserted that it did not (m)(1) of this AD. We have not revised
an unsafe condition for all Airbus believe that introduction of the new this AD in this regard.
Model A319–131 and -132 airplanes; latch design would resolve human error
problems. Historically, UAL noted, Requests To Allow Continued
Model A320–231, –232, and –233 Operation With a Lost or Damaged Key/
airplanes; and Model A321–131 and visual cues have proven ineffective, but
other changes, especially dual Lock
–231 airplanes. The MCAI states:
inspection signoff, have proven much UAL and American Airlines (AAL)
Fan Cowl Door (FCD) losses during take-off
more effective. Therefore, instead of requested that we add a provision in the
were reported on aeroplanes equipped with
IAE V2500 engines. Prompted by these mandating the modification, UAL stated proposed AD to allow continued
occurences, [Direction Générale de l’Aviation that more emphasis should be placed on operation with a damaged or missing
Civile] DGAC France issued AD 2000–444– addressing the root cause—not the key or damaged lock. UAL also stated
156(B), mandating FCD latch improvements. design, but human error. that it disagrees with mandating the
This [DGAC] AD was later superseded by Further, UAL explained that the fan exact stowage location of the key and
[DGAC] AD 2001–381(B) [which corresponds cowls are routinely accessed for engine that it should be left to the operator’s
to FAA AD 2003–18–06], requiring and thrust reverser maintenance, and discretion where to store the key on the
installation of additional fan cowl latch adding another loose piece of airplane. UAL pointed out that the key
improvement by installing a hold open equipment to be maintained and stored could become lost or damaged, and that
device. on the airplane would lead to
Since that [DGAC] AD was issued, further
it’s possible the lock could become
FCD in flight losses were experienced in
operational complications. UAL also damaged, requiring the airplane to be
service. Investigations confirmed that in all noted that additional time would be taken out of service.
cases, the fan cowls were opened prior to the added to accomplishing routine tasks We disagree with the commenters.
flight and were not correctly re-secured. after incorporation of the modification. EASA has determined that proper
During the pre-flight inspection, it was then In a case where the maintenance stowage for retrieval of the key and a
not detected that the FCD were not properly personnel are required to open the fan fully functional lock are necessary to
latched. cowls, UAL contended that additional mitigate the risk of losing an FCD in
This condition, if not corrected, could lead time would be required to access the flight, and we agree with EASA’s
to in-flight loss of a FCD, possibly resulting cockpit, retrieve the key, and open the assessment. If relief is approved in the
in damage to the aeroplane and/or injury to
fan cowls, which would expose future, such as Master Minimum
persons on the ground.
Prompted by these recent events, new FCD personnel and the airplane to further Equipment List (MMEL) relief, that
front latch and keeper assembly were damage or harm. Mandating the allows continued operation with a
developed, having a specific key necessary to modification, UAL argued, would damaged or missing key or damaged
un-latch the FCD. This key cannot be impose an unnecessary financial and lock, we will consider additional
removed unless the FCD front latch is safely maintenance burden on operators that rulemaking. An operator may also apply
closed. The key, after removal, must be have proactively implemented alternate for an AMOC using the procedures
stowed in the flight deck at a specific procedures. specified in paragraph (m)(1) of this AD,
location, as instructed in the applicable UAL further stated that some provided they submit sufficient data to
Aircraft Maintenance Manual. Applicable airplanes in their Model A319 and substantiate that the AMOC provides an
Flight Crew Operating Manual has been
Model A320 fleet are installed with acceptable level of safety. We have not
amended accordingly. After modification, the
FCD is identified with a different Part monolithic FCDs which have some revised this AD in this regard.
Number (P/N). design advantages to mitigate the risks
addressed in this AD. This AD does not Requests To Remove Placard
For the reasons described above, this
include any modification instructions Installation Requirement
[EASA] AD retains the requirements of DGAC
AD 2001–381(B), which is superseded, and for these FCDs. AAL requested that we revise the
requires modification and re-identification of From these statements, we infer that proposed AD to allow continued
FCD. UAL was requesting that we withdraw operation with a damaged or missing
You may examine the MCAI in the the NPRM. We do not agree with UAL’s placard provided the placard is replaced
AD docket on the Internet at http:// request. The EASA, as the State of within a specific time. AAL pointed out
www.regulations.gov by searching for Design Authority for Airbus products, that a missing or damaged placard does
has determined an unsafe condition not reduce flight safety. UAL also
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and locating Docket No. FAA–2016–
8185. exists after conducting a risk analysis requested that the installation and
taking into consideration the in-service location of the placard not be mandated.
Comments events in the worldwide fleet. We agree UAL explained that the placard itself
We gave the public the opportunity to with EASA’s decision to mitigate the does not prevent a fan cowl door loss
participate in developing this AD. The risk by mandating a new design that event, nor does it raise awareness about
following presents the comments makes it apparent to the flight crew on the issue.
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2015. We have redesignated subsequent section, Congress charges the FAA with (b) Affected ADs
paragraphs accordingly. promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in This AD replaces AD 2003–18–06,
air commerce by prescribing regulations Amendment 39–13297 (68 FR 53501,
Conclusion
for practices, methods, and procedures September 11, 2003), (‘‘AD 2003–18–06’’).
We reviewed the available data, the Administrator finds necessary for (c) Applicability
including the comments received, and safety in air commerce. This regulation
determined that air safety and the This AD applies to Airbus Model A319–
is within the scope of that authority
public interest require adopting this AD 131 and –132 airplanes; Model A320–231,
because it addresses an unsafe condition –232, and –233 airplanes; and Model A321–
with the changes described previously that is likely to exist or develop on 131 and –231 airplanes; certificated in any
and minor editorial changes. We have products identified in this rulemaking category; all manufacturer serial numbers.
determined that these changes: action.
• Are consistent with the intent that (d) Subject
was proposed in the NPRM for Regulatory Findings Air Transport Association (ATA) of
correcting the unsafe condition; and We determined that this AD will not America Code 71, Powerplant.
• Do not add any additional burden have federalism implications under (e) Reason
upon the public than was already Executive Order 13132. This AD will This AD was prompted by reports of
proposed in the NPRM. not have a substantial direct effect on engine fan cowl door (FCD) in-flight losses,
Related Service Information Under 1 the States, on the relationship between and a new FCD front latch and keeper
CFR Part 51 the national government and the States, assembly that has been developed to address
or on the distribution of power and this unsafe condition. We are issuing this AD
Airbus has issued Service Bulletin to prevent in-flight loss of an engine FCD and
responsibilities among the various
A320–71–1069, Revision 01, including possible consequent damage to the airplane.
levels of government.
Appendix 01, dated April 28, 2016. The
For the reasons discussed above, I (f) Compliance
service information describes
procedures for modifying the engine certify that this AD: Comply with this AD within the
1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory compliance times specified, unless already
FCDs, installing placards, and re-
action’’ under Executive Order 12866; done.
identifying the FCDs with new part
numbers. This service information is 2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the (g) Retained Modification and/or
reasonably available because the DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures Installation, With No Changes
interested parties have access to it (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); This paragraph restates the requirements of
through their normal course of business 3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in paragraph (a) of AD 2003–18–06, with no
or by the means identified in the changes. For airplanes identified in
Alaska; and
ADDRESSES section. paragraph (c) of this AD, except those
4. Will not have a significant airplanes on which Airbus Modifications
Costs of Compliance economic impact, positive or negative, 21948/P6222 and 30869, Modifications
We estimate that this AD affects 558 on a substantial number of small entities 24259/P6222 and 30869, or Modifications
under the criteria of the Regulatory 24259/P6222 and 24259/P6473 have been
airplanes of U.S. registry. installed in production: Within 18 months
The actions required by AD 2003–18– Flexibility Act.
after October 16, 2003 (the effective date of
06, and retained in this AD, take about List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 AD 2003–18–06), do the action(s) specified in
8 work-hours per product, at an average paragraph (g)(1) or (g)(2) of this AD, as
labor rate of $85 per work-hour. Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation applicable.
Required parts cost about $1,500 per safety, Incorporation by reference, (1) For Configuration 01 airplanes
product. Based on these figures, the Safety. identified in Airbus Service Bulletin A320–
estimated cost of the actions that are 71–1028, dated March 23, 2001: Modify the
Adoption of the Amendment door latches of the fan cowl of both engines
required by AD 2003–18–06 is $2,180
Accordingly, under the authority (i.e., installation of new anti-swivel plates
per product. and weights), and install a new hold-open
We also estimate that it takes about 6 delegated to me by the Administrator,
device, in accordance with the
work-hours per product to comply with the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus
the basic requirements of this AD. The follows: Service Bulletin A320–71–1028, dated March
average labor rate is $85 per work-hour. 23, 2001.
Required parts will cost about $9,676 PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS (2) For Configuration 02 airplanes
per product. Based on these figures, we DIRECTIVES identified in Airbus Service Bulletin A320–
estimate the cost of this AD on U.S. 71–1028, dated March 23, 2001: Install a new
operators to be $5,683,788, or $10,186 ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 hold-open device, in accordance with the
continues to read as follows: Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus
per product. Service Bulletin A320–71–1028, dated March
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. 23, 2001.
Authority for This Rulemaking
Title 49 of the United States Code § 39.13 [Amended] (h) New Modifications
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by Within 36 months after the effective date
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, removing Airworthiness Directive (AD) of this AD, do the actions required by
section 106, describes the authority of paragraphs (h)(1), (h)(2), and (h)(3) of this
2003–18–06, Amendment 39–13297 (68
the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII: AD, in accordance with the Accomplishment
FR 53501, September 11, 2003), and Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A320–
Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more
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adding the following new AD: 71–1069, Revision 01, including Appendix
detail the scope of the Agency’s
2017–13–10 Airbus: Amendment 39–18940; 01, dated April 28, 2016.
authority. (1) Modify the left-hand and right-hand
Docket No. FAA–2016–8185; Directorate
We are issuing this rulemaking under Identifier 2016–NM–050–AD. FCDs on engines 1 and 2.
the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII, (2) Install a placard on the box located at
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: (a) Effective Date the bottom of the 120 VU panel or at the
General requirements.’’ Under that This AD is effective August 3, 2017. bottom of the coat stowage, as applicable.
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(3) Re-identify both engine FCDs with the paragraph (h) of this AD, as applicable: On changes to procedures or tests identified as
new part numbers (P/Ns), as specified in or after the effective date of this AD, do not RC require approval of an AMOC.
table 1 and table 2 to paragraph (h) of this install an engine FCD, having a part number
AD, as applicable. identified as ‘‘Old Part Number’’ in table 1 (n) Related Information
to paragraph (h) of this AD or table 2 to (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing
TABLE 1 TO PARAGRAPH (h) OF THIS paragraph (h) of this AD, as applicable. Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA
AD—LEFT-SIDE DOOR (k) New Method of Compliance: Installation Airworthiness Directive 2016–0053, dated
March 14, 2016, for related information. This
Installation on an engine of a right-hand
Old part No. New part No. MCAI may be found in the AD docket on the
and left-hand engine FCD having a part
number approved after the effective date of Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by
740–4000–501 ................... 740–4000–9501 searching for and locating Docket No. FAA–
740–4000–503 ................... 740–4000–9503 this AD is a method of compliance with the
requirements of paragraphs (g), (h)(1), and 2016–8185.
745–4000–501 ................... 745–4000–513
(h)(3) of this AD for that engine only, (2) For more information about this AD,
745–4000–503 ................... 745–4000–515
745–4000–505 ................... 745–4000–517 provided the part number is approved, and contact Sanjay Ralhan, Aerospace Engineer,
the installation is accomplished, in International Branch, ANM–116, Transport
accordance with the procedures specified in Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind
TABLE 2 TO PARAGRAPH (h) OF THIS paragraph (m)(2) of this AD. Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356;
AD—RIGHT-SIDE DOOR (l) Credit for Previous Actions telephone: 425–227–1405; fax: 425–227–
1149.
This paragraph provides credit for actions
Old part No. New part No. required by paragraph (h) of this AD, if those (o) Material Incorporated by Reference
actions were performed before the effective
740–4000–502 ................... 740–4000–9502 (1) The Director of the Federal Register
date of this AD using Airbus Service Bulletin
740–4000–504 ................... 740–4000–9504 approved the incorporation by reference
A320–71–1069, dated December 18, 2015.
740–4000–506 ................... 740–4000–9506 (IBR) of the service information listed in this
740–4000–508 ................... 740–4000–9508 (m) Other FAA AD Provisions paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR
745–4000–502 ................... 745–4000–9502 The following provisions also apply to this part 51.
745–4000–504 ................... 745–4000–9504 AD:
745–4000–506 ................... 745–4000–9506 (2) You must use this service information
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance as applicable to do the actions required by
745–4000–508 ................... 745–4000–514 (AMOCs): The Manager, International
745–4000–510 ................... 745–4000–516 this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise.
Branch, ANM–116, Transport Airplane (3) The following service information was
745–4000–512 ................... 745–4000–518
Directorate, FAA, has the authority to
approved for IBR on August 3, 2017.
approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested
(i) New Method of Compliance: Replacement using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. (i) Airbus Service Bulletin A320–71–1069,
(1) Replacing an engine FCD having a part In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your Revision 01, including Appendix 01, dated
number listed as ‘‘Old Part Number’’ in table request to your principal inspector or local April 28, 2016.
1 to paragraph (h) of this AD or table 2 to Flight Standards District Office, as (ii) Reserved.
paragraph (h) of this AD, as applicable, with appropriate. If sending information directly (4) The following service information was
an FCD having the corresponding part to the International Branch, send it to the approved for IBR on October 16, 2003 (68 FR
number listed as ‘‘New Part Number’’ in table attention of the person identified in 53501, September 11, 2003).
1 to paragraph (h) of this AD or table 2 to paragraph (n)(2) of this AD. Information may (i) Airbus Service Bulletin A320–71–1028,
paragraph (h) of this AD, as applicable, is an be emailed to: 9-ANM-116-AMOC- dated March 23, 2001.
acceptable method of compliance with the REQUESTS@faa.gov. Before using any (ii) Reserved.
requirements of paragraphs (h)(1) and (h)(3) approved AMOC, notify your appropriate
(5) For service information identified in
of this AD for that engine FCD only. principal inspector, or lacking a principal
inspector, the manager of the local flight this AD, contact Airbus, Airworthiness
(2) An airplane on which Airbus
Modification 157516 has been embodied in standards district office/certificate holding Office—EIAS, 1 Rond Point Maurice
production is compliant with the district office. Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France;
requirements of paragraphs (h)(1) and (h)(3) (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: As of the telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61
of this AD, provided no engine FCD, having effective date of this AD, for any requirement 93 44 51; email account.airworth-eas@
a part number identified as ‘‘Old Part in this AD to obtain corrective actions from airbus.com; Internet http://www.airbus.com.
Number’’ in table 1 to paragraph (h) of this a manufacturer, the action must be (6) You may view this service information
AD or table 2 to paragraph (h) of this AD, as accomplished using a method approved by at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate,
applicable, is installed on that airplane. the Manager, International Branch, ANM– 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For
(3) An airplane on which Airbus 116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or information on the availability of this
Modification 157718 has been embodied in the European Aviation Safety Agency
material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221.
production is compliant with the (EASA); or Airbus’s EASA Design
(7) You may view this service information
requirements of paragraph (h)(2) of this AD. Organization Approval (DOA). If approved by
the DOA, the approval must include the that is incorporated by reference at the
(j) New Parts Installation Limitations DOA-authorized signature. National Archives and Records
(1) For an airplane with an engine FCD (3) Required for Compliance (RC): Except Administration (NARA). For information on
installed having a part number identified as as required by paragraph (k) of this AD, if any the availability of this material at NARA, call
‘‘Old Part Number’’ in table 1 to paragraph service information contains procedures or 202–741–6030, or go to: http://
(h) of this AD or table 2 to paragraph (h) of tests that are identified as RC, those www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-
this AD, as applicable: After modification of procedures and tests must be done to comply locations.html.
that airplane as required by paragraph (h) of with this AD; any procedures or tests that are
this AD, do not install an engine FCD, having not identified as RC are recommended. Those Issued in Renton, Washington, on June 17,
a part number identified as ‘‘Old Part procedures and tests that are not identified 2017.
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Number’’ in table 1 to paragraph (h) of this as RC may be deviated from using accepted Michael Kaszycki,
AD or table 2 to paragraph (h) of this AD, as methods in accordance with the operator’s Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
applicable. maintenance or inspection program without
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
(2) For an airplane that does not have an obtaining approval of an AMOC, provided
engine FCD installed having a part number the procedures and tests identified as RC can [FR Doc. 2017–13409 Filed 6–28–17; 8:45 am]
identified as ‘‘Old Part Number’’ in table 1 be done and the airplane can be put back in BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
to paragraph (h) of this AD or table 2 to an airworthy condition. Any substitutions or
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| Category | Regulatory Information | |
| Collection | Federal Register | |
| sudoc Class | AE 2.7: GS 4.107: AE 2.106: | |
| Publisher | Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration | |
| Section | Rules and Regulations | |
| Action | Final rule. | |
| Dates | This AD is effective August 3, 2017. | |
| 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. | |
| FR Citation | 82 FR 29371 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
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