82 FR 29789 - Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 125 (June 30, 2017)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 125 (June 30, 2017)
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| FR Document | 2017-13755 |
[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 125 (Friday, June 30, 2017)] [Proposed Rules] [Pages 29789-29792] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2017-13755] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2017-0628; Directorate Identifier 2016-NM-207-AD] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Airbus Model A310 series airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by a revision of certain airworthiness limitation items (ALI) documents, which require more restrictive maintenance requirements and airworthiness limitations. This proposed AD would require revising the maintenance or inspection program to incorporate the maintenance requirements and airworthiness limitations. We are proposing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products. DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by August 14, 2017. ADDRESSES: You may send comments, using the procedures found in 14 CFR 11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following methods: [[Page 29790]]Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments. Fax: 202-493-2251. Mail: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590. Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail address above between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. For service information identified in this NPRM, contact Airbus SAS, Airworthiness Office--EAW, 1 Rond Point Maurice Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61 93 44 51; email [email protected]; Internet http://www.airbus.com. You may view this referenced service information at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 425-227-1221. Examining the AD Docket You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2017- 0628; or in person at the Docket Management Facility between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket contains this proposed AD, the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and other information. The street address for the Docket Operations office (telephone 800-647-5527) is in the ADDRESSES section. Comments will be available in the AD docket shortly after receipt. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dan Rodina, Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; telephone 425-227-2125; fax 425-227-1149. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Comments Invited We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or arguments about this proposed AD. Send your comments to an address listed under the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2017-0628; Directorate Identifier 2016-NM-207-AD'' at the beginning of your comments. We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory, economic, environmental, and energy aspects of this proposed AD. We will consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend this proposed AD based on those comments. We will post all comments we receive, without change, to http://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information you provide. We will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal contact we receive about this proposed AD. Discussion The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical Agent for the Member States of the European Union, has issued EASA Airworthiness Directive 2016-0217, dated November 2, 2016 (referred to after this as the Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or ``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for all Airbus Model A310 series airplanes. The MCAI states: The airworthiness limitations for Airbus A310 aeroplanes, which are approved by EASA, are currently defined and published in the Airbus A310 Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS) document(s). These instructions have been identified as mandatory actions for continued airworthiness. Failure to accomplish these instructions could result in an unsafe condition. EASA previously issued [EASA] AD 2014-0124 (later revised) [which includes actions for Airbus A310 series airplanes; those actions are included in FAA AD 2013-13-13, Amendment 39-17501 (79 FR 48957, August 19, 2014) (``AD 2013-13-13'')], to require the actions as specified in Airbus A310 Airworthiness Limitation Item (ALI) Document at issue 08. Since EASA AD 2014-0124R1 was issued, Airbus replaced ALI Document issue 08 with A310 ALS Part 2 Revision 01 and then published the A310 ALS Part 2 Variation 1.1 and Variation 1.2, to introduce more restrictive maintenance requirements and/or airworthiness limitations. For the reason described above, this [EASA] AD retains part of the requirements of EASA AD 2014-0124R1, which will be superseded, and requires accomplishment of the actions specified in Airbus A310 ALS Part 2 Revision 01, ALS Part 2 Variation 1.1 and ALS Part 2 Variation 1.2 (hereafter collectively referred to as `the ALS' in this [EASA] AD). The remaining requirements of EASA AD 2014-0124R1 are retained in [EASA] AD 2016-0218, applicable to A300-600 aeroplanes, published at the same time as this [EASA] AD. This NPRM would not supersede AD 2013-13-13. Rather, we have determined that a stand-alone AD would be more appropriate to address the changes in the MCAI. This NPRM would require revising the maintenance or inspection program to incorporate the maintenance requirements and airworthiness limitations. Accomplishment of the proposed actions would then terminate all requirements of AD 2013-13- 13. 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- 0628. Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 We reviewed the following service information: Airbus A310 Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS), Part 2, ``Damage Tolerant Airworthiness Limitation Items (DT--ALI),'' Revision 01, dated August 7, 2015. Airbus A310 Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS), Part 2, ``Damage Tolerant Airworthiness Limitation Items (DT--ALI),'' Variation 1.1, dated January 25, 2016. Airbus A310 Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS), Part 2, ``Damage Tolerant Airworthiness Limitation Items (DT--ALI),'' Variation 1.2, dated July 22, 2016. The service information describes airworthiness limitations applicable to the DT--ALIs. These documents are distinct because they contain different tasks at different revision levels. This service information is reasonably available because the interested parties have access to it through their normal course of business or by the means identified in the ADDRESSES section. FAA's Determination and Requirements of This Proposed AD This product has been approved by the aviation authority of another country, and is approved for operation in the United States. Pursuant to our bilateral agreement with the State of Design Authority, we have been notified of the unsafe condition described in the MCAI and service information referenced above. We are proposing this AD because we evaluated all pertinent information and determined an unsafe condition exists and is likely to exist or develop on other products of the same type design. This AD requires revisions to certain operator maintenance documents to include new actions (e.g., inspections). Compliance with these actions is required by 14 CFR 91.403(c). For airplanes that have been previously modified, altered, or repaired in the areas addressed by this proposed AD, the operator may not be able to accomplish the actions described in the revisions. In this situation, to comply with 14 CFR 91.403(c), the operator must request approval for an alternative method of compliance according to paragraph (j)(1) of this proposed AD. The request should include a description of changes to the required [[Page 29791]] actions that will ensure the continued damage tolerance of the affected structure. Costs of Compliance We estimate that this proposed AD affects 8 airplanes of U.S. registry. We estimate the following costs to comply with this proposed AD: Estimated Costs ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cost per Cost on U.S. Action Labor cost Parts cost product operators ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Maintenance Program Revision..... 1 work-hour x $85 None................... $85 $680 per hour = $85. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Authority for This Rulemaking Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the authority of the FAA Administrator. ``Subtitle VII: Aviation Programs,'' describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's authority. We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in ``Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: General requirements.'' Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this rulemaking action. Regulatory Findings We determined that this proposed AD would not have federalism implications under Executive Order 13132. This proposed AD would not have a substantial direct effect on the States, on the relationship between the national Government and the States, or on the distribution of power and responsibilities among the various levels of government. For the reasons discussed above, I certify this proposed regulation: 1. Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive Order 12866; 2. Is not a ``significant rule'' under the DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); 3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska; and 4. Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by reference, Safety. The Proposed Amendment Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator, the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part 39 as follows: PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES 0 1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows: Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. Sec. 39.13 [Amended] 0 2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness directive (AD): Airbus: Docket No. FAA-2017-0628; Directorate Identifier 2016-NM- 207-AD. (a) Comments Due Date We must receive comments by August 14, 2017. (b) Affected ADs This AD affects AD 2013-13-13, Amendment 39-17501 (79 FR 48957, August 19, 2014) (``AD 2013-13-13''). (c) Applicability This AD applies to all Airbus Model A310-203, -204, -221, -222, -304, -322, -324, and -325 airplanes, certificated in any category, all manufacturer serial numbers. (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 05. (e) Reason This AD was prompted by a revision of certain airworthiness limitation items (ALI) documents, which require more restrictive maintenance requirements and airworthiness limitations. We are issuing this AD to prevent fatigue cracking, damage, or corrosion in principal structural elements, which could result in reduced structural integrity of the airplane. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Revision of Maintenance or Inspection Program Within 3 months after the effective date of this AD, revise the maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, to incorporate the information specified in paragraphs (g)(1), (g)(2), and (g)(3) of this AD. The initial compliance times for doing the tasks is at the time specified in the service information identified in paragraphs (g)(1), (g)(2), and (g)(3) of this AD, or within 3 months after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later. (1) Airbus A310 Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS), Part 2, ``Damage Tolerant Airworthiness Limitation Items (DT--ALI),'' Revision 01, dated August 7, 2015. (2) Airbus A310 Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS), Part 2, ``Damage Tolerant Airworthiness Limitation Items (DT--ALI),'' Variation 1.1, dated January 25, 2016. (3) Airbus A310 Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS), Part 2, ``Damage Tolerant Airworthiness Limitation Items (DT-ALI),'' Variation 1.2, dated July 22, 2016. (h) No Alternative Actions, and Intervals After the maintenance or inspection program has been revised as required by paragraph (g) of this AD, no alternative actions (e.g., inspections), or intervals, may be used unless the actions and/or intervals are approved as an alternative method of compliance (AMOC) in accordance with the procedures specified in paragraph (j)(1) of this AD. (i) Terminating Action for AD 2013-13-13 Accomplishing the actions required by this AD terminates all requirements of AD 2013-13-13 for that airplane only. (j) Other FAA AD Provisions The following provisions also apply to this AD: (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager, International Branch, ANM-116, FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your request to your principal inspector or local Flight Standards District Office, as appropriate. If sending information directly to the manager of the International Branch, send it to the attention of the person identified in paragraph (k)(2) of this AD. Information may be emailed to: [email protected]. Before using any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager of the local flight standards district office/certificate holding district office. (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any requirement in this AD to obtain corrective actions from a manufacturer, the action must be accomplished using a method approved by the Manager, International Branch, ANM- [[Page 29792]] 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. (k) Related Information (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA AD 2016-0217, dated November 2, 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-2017-0628. (2) For more information about this AD, contact Dan Rodina, Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057- 3356; telephone 425-227-2125; fax 425-227-1149. (3) For service information identified in this AD, contact Airbus SAS, Airworthiness Office--EAW, 1 Rond Point Maurice Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61 93 44 51; email [email protected]; Internet http://www.airbus.com. You may view this service information at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 425-227-1221. Issued in Renton, Washington, on June 22, 2017. John P. Piccola, Jr., Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2017-13755 Filed 6-29-17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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inspection of the jet pump outlet, connection (4) 328 Support Services GmbH Alert by searching for and locating Docket No.
part, and fuel lines for chafing marks; and for Service Bulletin ASB–328J–28–018, Revision FAA–2016–9568.
parts with chafing marks, before further 1, dated October 13, 2016. (2) For more information about this AD,
flight, measure the depth of the chafing contact Todd Thompson, Aerospace
(k) No Terminating Action Engineer, International Branch, ANM–116,
marks; in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions of the service Replacement of clamps as required by Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601
information specified in paragraph (g)(1) or paragraph (h) of this AD does not constitute Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356;
(g)(2) of this AD, as applicable. Repeat the terminating action for the repetitive telephone 425–227–1175; fax 425–227–1149.
inspections thereafter at intervals not to inspections required by paragraph (g) of this (3) For service information identified in
exceed 2,500 flight hours. AD for that airplane. this AD, contact 328 Support Services GmbH,
(1) 328 Support Services GmbH Alert Global Support Center, P.O. Box 1252, D–
(l) Other FAA AD Provisions
Service Bulletin ASB–328–28–041, Revision 82231 Wessling, Federal Republic of
2, dated December 12, 2016 (for Model 328– The following provisions also apply to this Germany; telephone +49 8153 88111 6666;
100 airplanes). AD: fax +49 8153 88111 6565; email gsc.op@
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance 328support.de; Internet http://
(2) 328 Support Services GmbH Alert
(AMOCs): The Manager, International www.328support.de. You may view this
Service Bulletin ASB–328J–28–018, Revision
Branch, ANM–116, Transport Airplane service information at the FAA, Transport
2, dated December 12, 2016 (for Model 328–
Directorate, FAA, has the authority to Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW.,
300 airplanes).
approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested Renton, WA. For information on the
(h) Replacement of Parts using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. availability of this material at the FAA, call
In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your 425–227–1221.
(1) If any worn or missing bonding wires
request to your principal inspector or local
are found during any inspection required by Issued in Renton, Washington, on June 22,
Flight Standards District Office, as
paragraph (g) of this AD, before further flight, 2017.
appropriate. If sending information directly
replace all affected clamps, in accordance John P. Piccola, Jr.,
to the manager of the International Branch,
with the Accomplishment Instructions of the
send it to the attention of the person Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
service information specified in paragraph identified in paragraph (m)(2) of this AD. Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
(g)(1) or (g)(2) of this AD, as applicable. Information may be emailed to: 9-ANM-116-
(2) If, during any inspection required by [FR Doc. 2017–13756 Filed 6–29–17; 8:45 am]
AMOC-REQUESTS@faa.gov. Before using
paragraph (g) of this AD, any chafing depth any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate
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is found that is more than the replacement principal inspector, or lacking a principal
limits specified in the Accomplishment inspector, the manager of the local flight
Instructions of the service information standards district office/certificate holding DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
specified in paragraph (g)(1) or (g)(2) of this district office.
AD, as applicable, before further flight, (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any Federal Aviation Administration
replace all affected parts, in accordance with requirement in this AD to obtain corrective
the Accomplishment Instructions of the actions from a manufacturer, the action must 14 CFR Part 39
service information specified in paragraph be accomplished using a method approved
(g)(1) or (g)(2) of this AD, as applicable. by the Manager, International Branch, ANM– [Docket No. FAA–2017–0628; Directorate
116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or Identifier 2016–NM–207–AD]
(i) Reporting
the European Aviation Safety Agency
At the applicable time specified in RIN 2120–AA64
(EASA); or 328 Support Services GmbH’s
paragraph (i)(1) or (i)(2) of this AD, report the EASA Design Organization Approval (DOA).
inspection results, positive or negative, to If approved by the DOA, the approval must
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus
328 Support Services, GmbH, Global Support include the DOA-authorized signature. Airplanes
Center, P.O. Box 1252, D–82231 Wessling, (3) Reporting Requirements: A federal
Federal Republic of Germany; fax +49 8153 AGENCY: Federal Aviation
agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a
88111 6565; email gsc.op@328support.de. person is not required to respond to, nor
Administration (FAA), DOT.
The report must include findings on fuel line shall a person be subject to a penalty for ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
clamps, aircraft serial number, total flight failure to comply with a collection of (NPRM).
hours, and total landings. information subject to the requirements of
(1) If the inspection was done on or after the Paperwork Reduction Act unless that SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new
the effective date of this AD: Submit the collection of information displays a current airworthiness directive (AD) for all
report within 30 days after the inspection. valid OMB Control Number. The OMB Airbus Model A310 series airplanes.
(2) If the inspection was done before the Control Number for this information This proposed AD was prompted by a
effective date of this AD: Submit the report collection is 2120–0056. Public reporting for
within 30 days after the effective date of this
revision of certain airworthiness
this collection of information is estimated to
AD. limitation items (ALI) documents,
be approximately 5 minutes per response,
including the time for reviewing instructions, which require more restrictive
(j) Credit for Previous Actions maintenance requirements and
completing and reviewing the collection of
This paragraph provides credit for the information. All responses to this collection airworthiness limitations. This
initial inspection, parts replacement, and of information are mandatory. Comments proposed AD would require revising the
initial report required by paragraphs (g), (h), concerning the accuracy of this burden and maintenance or inspection program to
and (i) of this AD, if those actions were suggestions for reducing the burden should incorporate the maintenance
performed before the effective date of this AD be directed to the FAA at: 800 Independence requirements and airworthiness
using the service information specified in Ave. SW., Washington, DC 20591, Attn:
paragraphs (j)(1) through (j)(4) of this AD. limitations. We are proposing this AD to
Information Collection Clearance Officer,
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(1) 328 Support Services GmbH Alert address the unsafe condition on these
AES–200.
Service Bulletin ASB–328–28–041, dated products.
June 14, 2016. (m) Related Information
DATES: We must receive comments on
(2) 328 Support Services GmbH Alert (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing this proposed AD by August 14, 2017.
Service Bulletin ASB–328–041, Revision 1, Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA
dated October 13, 2016. Airworthiness Directive 2017–0016, dated ADDRESSES: You may send comments,
(3) 328 Support Services GmbH Alert January 31, 2017, for related information. using the procedures found in 14 CFR
Service Bulletin ASB–328J–28–018, dated This MCAI may be found in the AD docket 11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following
June 3, 2016. on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov methods:
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• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to We will post all comments we You may examine the MCAI in the
http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the receive, without change, to http:// AD docket on the Internet at http://
instructions for submitting comments. www.regulations.gov, including any www.regulations.gov by searching for
• Fax: 202–493–2251. personal information you provide. We and locating Docket No. FAA–2017–
• Mail: U.S. Department of will also post a report summarizing each 0628.
Transportation, Docket Operations, M– substantive verbal contact we receive
30, West Building Ground Floor, Room Related Service Information Under 1
about this proposed AD.
W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., CFR Part 51
Washington, DC 20590. Discussion We reviewed the following service
• Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail The European Aviation Safety Agency information:
address above between 9 a.m. and 5 (EASA), which is the Technical Agent • Airbus A310 Airworthiness
p.m., Monday through Friday, except for the Member States of the European Limitations Section (ALS), Part 2,
Federal holidays. Union, has issued EASA Airworthiness ‘‘Damage Tolerant Airworthiness
For service information identified in Limitation Items (DT—ALI),’’ Revision
Directive 2016–0217, dated November 2,
this NPRM, contact Airbus SAS, 01, dated August 7, 2015.
2016 (referred to after this as the
Airworthiness Office—EAW, 1 Rond • Airbus A310 Airworthiness
Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness
Point Maurice Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Limitations Section (ALS), Part 2,
Information, or ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct
Cedex, France; telephone +33 5 61 93 36 ‘‘Damage Tolerant Airworthiness
96; fax +33 5 61 93 44 51; email an unsafe condition for all Airbus
Limitation Items (DT—ALI),’’ Variation
account.airworth-eas@airbus.com; Model A310 series airplanes. The MCAI
1.1, dated January 25, 2016.
states:
Internet http://www.airbus.com. You • Airbus A310 Airworthiness
may view this referenced service The airworthiness limitations for Airbus Limitations Section (ALS), Part 2,
information at the FAA, Transport A310 aeroplanes, which are approved by ‘‘Damage Tolerant Airworthiness
Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue EASA, are currently defined and published Limitation Items (DT—ALI),’’ Variation
SW., Renton, WA. For information on in the Airbus A310 Airworthiness
Limitations Section (ALS) document(s).
1.2, dated July 22, 2016.
the availability of this material at the These instructions have been identified as
The service information describes
FAA, call 425–227–1221. mandatory actions for continued airworthiness limitations applicable to
airworthiness. the DT—ALIs. These documents are
Examining the AD Docket
Failure to accomplish these instructions distinct because they contain different
You may examine the AD docket on could result in an unsafe condition. tasks at different revision levels. This
the Internet at http:// EASA previously issued [EASA] AD 2014– service information is reasonably
www.regulations.gov by searching for 0124 (later revised) [which includes actions available because the interested parties
and locating Docket No. FAA–2017– for Airbus A310 series airplanes; those have access to it through their normal
0628; or in person at the Docket actions are included in FAA AD 2013–13–13, course of business or by the means
Management Facility between 9 a.m. Amendment 39–17501 (79 FR 48957, August
19, 2014) (‘‘AD 2013–13–13’’)], to require the
identified in the ADDRESSES section.
and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
except Federal holidays. The AD docket actions as specified in Airbus A310 FAA’s Determination and Requirements
Airworthiness Limitation Item (ALI) of This Proposed AD
contains this proposed AD, the Document at issue 08.
regulatory evaluation, any comments Since EASA AD 2014–0124R1 was issued, This product has been approved by
received, and other information. The Airbus replaced ALI Document issue 08 with the aviation authority of another
street address for the Docket Operations A310 ALS Part 2 Revision 01 and then country, and is approved for operation
office (telephone 800–647–5527) is in published the A310 ALS Part 2 Variation 1.1 in the United States. Pursuant to our
the ADDRESSES section. Comments will and Variation 1.2, to introduce more bilateral agreement with the State of
be available in the AD docket shortly restrictive maintenance requirements and/or Design Authority, we have been notified
after receipt. airworthiness limitations. of the unsafe condition described in the
For the reason described above, this
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dan MCAI and service information
[EASA] AD retains part of the requirements
Rodina, Aerospace Engineer, of EASA AD 2014–0124R1, which will be referenced above. We are proposing this
International Branch, ANM–116, superseded, and requires accomplishment of AD because we evaluated all pertinent
Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, the actions specified in Airbus A310 ALS information and determined an unsafe
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA Part 2 Revision 01, ALS Part 2 Variation 1.1 condition exists and is likely to exist or
98057–3356; telephone 425–227–2125; and ALS Part 2 Variation 1.2 (hereafter develop on other products of the same
fax 425–227–1149. collectively referred to as ‘the ALS’ in this type design.
[EASA] AD). The remaining requirements of This AD requires revisions to certain
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
EASA AD 2014–0124R1 are retained in operator maintenance documents to
Comments Invited [EASA] AD 2016–0218, applicable to A300– include new actions (e.g., inspections).
600 aeroplanes, published at the same time
We invite you to send any written as this [EASA] AD.
Compliance with these actions is
relevant data, views, or arguments about required by 14 CFR 91.403(c). For
this proposed AD. Send your comments This NPRM would not supersede AD airplanes that have been previously
to an address listed under the 2013–13–13. Rather, we have modified, altered, or repaired in the
ADDRESSES section. Include ‘‘Docket No. determined that a stand-alone AD areas addressed by this proposed AD,
FAA–2017–0628; Directorate Identifier would be more appropriate to address the operator may not be able to
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2016–NM–207–AD’’ at the beginning of the changes in the MCAI. This NPRM accomplish the actions described in the
your comments. We specifically invite would require revising the maintenance revisions. In this situation, to comply
comments on the overall regulatory, or inspection program to incorporate the with 14 CFR 91.403(c), the operator
economic, environmental, and energy maintenance requirements and must request approval for an alternative
aspects of this proposed AD. We will airworthiness limitations. method of compliance according to
consider all comments received by the Accomplishment of the proposed paragraph (j)(1) of this proposed AD.
closing date and may amend this actions would then terminate all The request should include a
proposed AD based on those comments. requirements of AD 2013–13–13. description of changes to the required
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actions that will ensure the continued Costs of Compliance We estimate the following costs to
damage tolerance of the affected We estimate that this proposed AD comply with this proposed AD:
structure. affects 8 airplanes of U.S. registry.
ESTIMATED COSTS
Cost per Cost on U.S.
Action Labor cost Parts cost product operators
Maintenance Program Revision ..................... 1 work-hour × $85 per hour = $85 ................. None .............. $85 $680
Authority for This Rulemaking The Proposed Amendment (g)(2), and (g)(3) of this AD. The initial
compliance times for doing the tasks is at the
Title 49 of the United States Code Accordingly, under the authority time specified in the service information
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue delegated to me by the Administrator, identified in paragraphs (g)(1), (g)(2), and
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part (g)(3) of this AD, or within 3 months after the
section 106, describes the authority of 39 as follows: effective date of this AD, whichever occurs
the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII: later.
Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS (1) Airbus A310 Airworthiness Limitations
DIRECTIVES Section (ALS), Part 2, ‘‘Damage Tolerant
detail the scope of the Agency’s Airworthiness Limitation Items (DT—ALI),’’
authority. ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 Revision 01, dated August 7, 2015.
We are issuing this rulemaking under continues to read as follows: (2) Airbus A310 Airworthiness Limitations
the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII, Section (ALS), Part 2, ‘‘Damage Tolerant
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. Airworthiness Limitation Items (DT—ALI),’’
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701:
General requirements.’’ Under that Variation 1.1, dated January 25, 2016.
§ 39.13 [Amended]
section, Congress charges the FAA with (3) Airbus A310 Airworthiness Limitations
■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding Section (ALS), Part 2, ‘‘Damage Tolerant
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in the following new airworthiness Airworthiness Limitation Items (DT–ALI),’’
air commerce by prescribing regulations directive (AD): Variation 1.2, dated July 22, 2016.
for practices, methods, and procedures
the Administrator finds necessary for Airbus: Docket No. FAA–2017–0628; (h) No Alternative Actions, and Intervals
Directorate Identifier 2016–NM–207–AD.
safety in air commerce. This regulation After the maintenance or inspection
is within the scope of that authority (a) Comments Due Date program has been revised as required by
because it addresses an unsafe condition paragraph (g) of this AD, no alternative
We must receive comments by August 14,
that is likely to exist or develop on actions (e.g., inspections), or intervals, may
2017.
be used unless the actions and/or intervals
products identified in this rulemaking (b) Affected ADs are approved as an alternative method of
action. compliance (AMOC) in accordance with the
This AD affects AD 2013–13–13,
Regulatory Findings Amendment 39–17501 (79 FR 48957, August procedures specified in paragraph (j)(1) of
19, 2014) (‘‘AD 2013–13–13’’). this AD.
We determined that this proposed AD
(c) Applicability (i) Terminating Action for AD 2013–13–13
would not have federalism implications
under Executive Order 13132. This This AD applies to all Airbus Model A310– Accomplishing the actions required by this
proposed AD would not have a 203, –204, –221, –222, –304, –322, –324, and AD terminates all requirements of AD 2013–
–325 airplanes, certificated in any category, 13–13 for that airplane only.
substantial direct effect on the States, on
the relationship between the national all manufacturer serial numbers. (j) Other FAA AD Provisions
Government and the States, or on the (d) Subject The following provisions also apply to this
distribution of power and Air Transport Association (ATA) of AD:
responsibilities among the various America Code 05. (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance
levels of government. (AMOCs): The Manager, International
(e) Reason Branch, ANM–116, FAA, has the authority to
For the reasons discussed above, I
This AD was prompted by a revision of approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested
certify this proposed regulation: using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19.
certain airworthiness limitation items (ALI)
1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory documents, which require more restrictive In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your
action’’ under Executive Order 12866; maintenance requirements and airworthiness request to your principal inspector or local
2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the limitations. We are issuing this AD to prevent Flight Standards District Office, as
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures fatigue cracking, damage, or corrosion in appropriate. If sending information directly
(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); principal structural elements, which could to the manager of the International Branch,
result in reduced structural integrity of the send it to the attention of the person
3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in identified in paragraph (k)(2) of this AD.
airplane.
Alaska; and Information may be emailed to: 9-ANM-116-
4. Will not have a significant (f) Compliance AMOC-REQUESTS@faa.gov. Before using
economic impact, positive or negative, Comply with this AD within the any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate
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on a substantial number of small entities compliance times specified, unless already principal inspector, or lacking a principal
under the criteria of the Regulatory done. inspector, the manager of the local flight
Flexibility Act. standards district office/certificate holding
(g) Revision of Maintenance or Inspection district office.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 Program (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any
Within 3 months after the effective date of requirement in this AD to obtain corrective
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation this AD, revise the maintenance or inspection actions from a manufacturer, the action must
safety, Incorporation by reference, program, as applicable, to incorporate the be accomplished using a method approved
Safety. information specified in paragraphs (g)(1), by the Manager, International Branch, ANM–
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![29792 Federal Register / Vol. 82, No. 125 / Friday, June 30, 2017 / Proposed Rules
116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or DATES: We must receive comments on this proposal. Send your comments to
the European Aviation Safety Agency this proposed AD by August 14, 2017. an address listed under the ADDRESSES
(EASA); or Airbus’s EASA Design section. Include ‘‘Docket No. FAA–
ADDRESSES: You may send comments,
Organization Approval (DOA). If approved by
using the procedures found in 14 CFR 2017–0629; Directorate Identifier 2016–
the DOA, the approval must include the
DOA-authorized signature. 11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following NM–184–AD’’ at the beginning of your
methods: comments. We specifically invite
(k) Related Information
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to comments on the overall regulatory,
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the economic, environmental, and energy
Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA AD instructions for submitting comments. aspects of this proposed AD. We will
2016–0217, dated November 2, 2016, for
• Fax: 202–493–2251. consider all comments received by the
related information. This MCAI may be
found in the AD docket on the Internet at • Mail: U.S. Department of closing date and may amend this
http://www.regulations.gov by searching for Transportation, Docket Operations, M– proposed AD because of those
and locating Docket No. FAA–2017–0628. 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room comments.
(2) For more information about this AD, W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., We will post all comments we
contact Dan Rodina, Aerospace Engineer, Washington, DC 20590. receive, without change, to http://
International Branch, ANM–116, Transport • Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail www.regulations.gov, including any
Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind address above between 9 a.m. and 5 personal information you provide. We
Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356; p.m., Monday through Friday, except will also post a report summarizing each
telephone 425–227–2125; fax 425–227–1149.
(3) For service information identified in Federal holidays. substantive verbal contact we receive
this AD, contact Airbus SAS, Airworthiness For service information identified in about this proposed AD.
Office—EAW, 1 Rond Point Maurice this NPRM, contact Boeing Commercial
Airplanes, Attention: Contractual & Data Discussion
Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France;
telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61 Services (C&DS), 2600 Westminster We have received reports indicating
93 44 51; email account.airworth-eas@ Blvd., MC 110–SK57, Seal Beach, CA that fatigue cracking was found in the
airbus.com; Internet http://www.airbus.com. 90740; telephone 562–797–1717; frame outboard chord at BS 727 and in
You may view this service information at the Internet https://
FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601
the radius of the auxiliary chord at BS
Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For
www.myboeingfleet.com. You may view 727 and S–18A on certain airplanes.
information on the availability of this this referenced service information at Cracks in the outboard chord were
material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221. the FAA, Transport Airplane found on airplanes having between
Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., 20,000 and 85,000 flight cycles, and
Issued in Renton, Washington, on June 22,
2017. Renton, WA. For information on the between 27,000 and 74,000 flight hours.
availability of this material at the FAA, Cracks in the radius of the auxiliary
John P. Piccola, Jr.,
call 425–227–1221. It is also available chord were found on airplanes having
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
on the Internet at http:// between 46,000 and 85,000 flight cycles,
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
www.regulations.gov by searching for and between 41,000 and 64,000 flight
[FR Doc. 2017–13755 Filed 6–29–17; 8:45 am]
and locating Docket No. FAA–2017– hours. The cracks were caused by
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
0629. fatigue, and, for certain airplanes, the
Examining the AD Docket fretting of adjacent parts contributed to
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION the initiation of the fatigue damage. This
You may examine the AD docket on condition, if not corrected, could result
Federal Aviation Administration the Internet at http:// in reduced structural integrity of the
www.regulations.gov by searching for outboard chord and consequent rapid
14 CFR Part 39 and locating Docket No. FAA–2017– decompression of the airplane.
0629; or in person at the Docket
[Docket No. FAA–2017–0629; Directorate Management Facility between 9 a.m. Related Rulemaking
Identifier 2016–NM–184–AD] and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, On October 16, 2012, we issued AD
RIN 2120–AA64 except Federal holidays. The AD docket 2012–23–04, Amendment 39–17260 (77
contains this proposed AD, the FR 69747, November 21, 2012) (‘‘AD
Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing regulatory evaluation, any comments 2012–23–04’’), applicable to all The
Company Airplanes received, and other information. The Boeing Company Model 737–100, –200,
street address for the Docket Office –200C, –300, –400, and –500 series
AGENCY: Federal Aviation
(phone: 800–647–5527) is in the airplanes. That AD requires various
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ADDRESSES section. Comments will be inspections for cracks in the outboard
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
available in the AD docket shortly after chord of the frame at BS 727. That AD
(NPRM). receipt. also requires inspections for cracks in
SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: the BS 727 frame outboard chord and
airworthiness directive (AD) for all The Alan Pohl, Aerospace Engineer, the radius of the auxiliary chord, for
Boeing Company Model 737–100, –200, Airframe Branch, ANM–120S, FAA, certain airplanes. That AD was
–200C, –300, –400, and –500 series Seattle Aircraft Certification Office, prompted by several reports of fatigue
airplanes. This proposed AD was 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, cracking in the frame outboard chord at
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prompted by reports of fatigue cracking Washington 98057–3356; phone: (425) BS 727 and in the radius of the auxiliary
in the frame outboard chord and in the 917–6450; fax: (425) 917–6590; email: chord. The actions required by that AD
radius of the auxiliary chord at a certain alan.pohl@faa.gov. are intended to detect and correct
area. This proposed AD would require SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: fatigue cracking of the outboard and
inspections to detect this cracking, and auxiliary chords, which could result in
corrective action if necessary. We are Comments Invited reduced structural integrity of the
proposing this AD to address the unsafe We invite you to send any written outboard chord and consequent rapid
condition on these products. relevant data, views, or arguments about decompression of the airplane.
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| Category | Regulatory Information | |
| Collection | Federal Register | |
| sudoc Class | AE 2.7: GS 4.107: AE 2.106: | |
| Publisher | Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration | |
| Section | Proposed Rules | |
| Action | Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). | |
| Dates | We must receive comments on this proposed AD by August 14, 2017. | |
| Contact | Dan Rodina, Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; telephone 425-227-2125; fax 425-227-1149. | |
| FR Citation | 82 FR 29789 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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