82_FR_33926 82 FR 33787 - Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes

82 FR 33787 - Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 139 (July 21, 2017)

Page Range33787-33790
FR Document2017-15119

We are superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2014-08-02 which applied to certain Airbus Model A300 B4-600 and A300 B4-600R series airplanes. AD 2014-08-02 required modifying the profile of stringer run-outs of both wings, including a high frequency eddy current (HFEC) inspection of the fastener holes for defects, and repairs if necessary. This new AD retains the actions required by AD 2014-08-02 and revises the compliance times. This AD was prompted by further analysis in the context of widespread fatigue damage (WFD), which concluded that shorter compliance times are necessary to meet specified requirements to address WFD. We are issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2016-9572; Directorate Identifier 2016-NM-151-AD; 
Amendment 39-18963; AD 2017-15-03]
RIN 2120-AA64


Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of 
Transportation (DOT).

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: We are superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2014-08-02 
which applied to certain Airbus Model A300 B4-600 and A300 B4-600R 
series airplanes. AD 2014-08-02 required modifying the profile of 
stringer run-outs of both wings, including a high frequency eddy 
current (HFEC) inspection of the fastener holes for defects, and 
repairs if necessary. This new AD retains the actions required by AD 
2014-08-02 and revises the compliance times. This AD was prompted by 
further analysis in the context of widespread fatigue damage (WFD), 
which concluded that shorter compliance times are necessary to meet 
specified requirements to address WFD. We are issuing this AD to 
address the unsafe condition on these products.

DATES: This AD is effective August 25, 2017.
    The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by 
reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of August 25, 
2017.
    The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by 
reference of a certain other publication listed in this AD as of May 
21, 2014 (79 FR 21392, April 16, 2014).

ADDRESSES: For service information identified in this final rule, 
contact Airbus SAS, Airworthiness Office--EAW, 1 Rond Point Maurice 
Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax 
+33 5 61 93 44 51; email [email protected]; Internet 
http://www.airbus.com. You may view this referenced service information 
at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., 
Renton, WA. For information on the availability of this material at the 
FAA, call 425-227-1221. It is also available on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2016-
9572.

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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-
9572; 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: Dan Rodina, Aerospace Engineer, 
International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; telephone 425-227-2125; 
fax 425-227-1149.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

Discussion

    We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR 
part 39 to supersede AD 2014-08-02, Amendment 39-17826 (79 FR 21392, 
April 16, 2014) (``AD 2014-08-02''). AD 2014-08-02 applied to certain 
Airbus Model A300 B4-600 and A300 B4-600R series airplanes. The NPRM 
published in the Federal Register on March 13, 2017 (82 FR 13405). The 
NPRM was prompted by further analysis in the context of WFD, which 
concluded that a shorter compliance time is necessary to meet specified 
requirements to address WFD. The NPRM proposed to continue to require 
modifying the profile of stringer run-outs of both wings, including a 
high frequency eddy current inspection of the fastener holes for 
defects, and repairs if necessary. The NPRM also proposed to require a 
revised compliance time for these actions. We are issuing this AD to 
prevent cracking in the bottom wing skin stringers, which could result 
in reduced structural integrity of the wings.
    The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical 
Agent for the Member States of the European Union, has issued EASA 
Airworthiness Directive 2016-0174, dated August 30, 2016 (referred to 
after this as the Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or 
``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for certain Airbus Model 
A300 B4-600 and A300 B4-600R series airplanes. The MCAI states:

    During full-scale fatigue testing, cracks were detected in the 
bottom wing skin stringers at Rib 14. In addition, operators have 
also reported finding cracks in the same area on in-service 
aeroplanes.
    This condition, if not detected and corrected, could impair the 
structural integrity of the wings.
    Additional analysis results showed that the improved design of 
the stringer run-out was necessary for aeroplanes operating beyond 
the Extended Service Goal 1.
    To address this unsafe condition, Airbus issued Service Bulletin 
(SB) A300-57-6046 Revision 01 to provide modification instructions, 
and EASA issued AD 2013-0008 (later revised) [which corresponds to 
FAA AD 2014-08-02], to require the removal of the stringer end run-
out plate at stringer 19 on the bottom wing skin and a re-profiling 
modification of the stringers 10, 11, 12, 17 and 19.
    Since that [EASA] AD was issued, further analysis in the context 
of Widespread Fatigue Damage (WFD), concluded that a threshold 
reduction is necessary to meet the WFD requirements. Consequently, 
Airbus revised SB A300-57-6046 accordingly (now at Revision 03).
    For the reasons described above, this [EASA] AD retains the 
requirements of EASA AD 2013-0008R1, which is superseded, but 
reduces the modification threshold, and introduces a pre-mod High 
Frequency Eddy Current (HFEC) inspection.

    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-
9572.

Comments

    We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing 
this AD. We considered the comment received. FedEx Express had no 
objection to the NPRM.

Conclusion

    We reviewed the available data, including the comment received, and 
determined that air safety and the public interest require adopting 
this AD as proposed except for minor editorial changes. We have 
determined that these minor changes:
     Are consistent with the intent that was proposed in the 
NPRM for correcting the unsafe condition; and
     Do not add any additional burden upon the public than was 
already proposed in the NPRM.

Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51

    We reviewed Airbus Service Bulletin A300-57-6046, Revision 03, 
including Appendix 01, dated February 4, 2015. The service information 
describes procedures to modify the profile of stringer run-outs of both 
wings, including a HFEC inspection of the fastener holes for defects, 
and repairs. It also describes new compliance times for completing the 
modifications. 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 29 airplanes of U.S. registry.
    The actions required by AD 2014-08-02, and retained in this AD, 
take about 63 work-hours per product, at an average labor rate of $85 
per work-hour. Required parts cost about $2,360 per product. Based on 
these figures (accounting for updated work-hour and parts cost 
estimates), the estimated cost of this AD on U.S. operators is $7,715 
per product.
    We have received no definitive data that would enable us to provide 
cost estimates for any on-condition actions specified in this AD. We 
have no way of determining the number of aircraft that might need these 
repairs.

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;

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    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]

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2. The FAA amends Sec.  39.13 by removing Airworthiness Directive (AD) 
2014-08-02, Amendment 39-17826 (79 FR 21392, April 16, 2014), and 
adding the following new AD:

2017-15-03 Airbus: Amendment 39-18963; Docket No. FAA-2016-9572; 
Directorate Identifier 2016-NM-151-AD.

(a) Effective Date

    This AD is effective August 25, 2017.

(b) Affected ADs

    This AD replaces AD 2014-08-02, Amendment 39-17826 (79 FR 21392, 
April 16, 2014) (``AD 2014-08-02'').

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to Airbus Model A300-B4-601, B4-603, B4-620, and 
B4-622 airplanes, and Model A300-B4-605R and B4-622R airplanes, 
certificated in any category, except airplanes on which Airbus 
Modification 10324 or 10325 has been embodied in production.

(d) Subject

    Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 57, Wings.

(e) Reason

    This AD was prompted by an evaluation by the design approval 
holder indicating that certain wing skin stringers are subject to 
widespread fatigue damage. We are issuing this AD to prevent 
cracking in the bottom wing skin stringers, which could result in 
reduced structural integrity of the wings.

(f) Compliance

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

(g) Retained Modification of Rib 14, With Revised Compliance Time and 
Service Information

    This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (g) of AD 
2014-08-02, with revised compliance times and service information. 
At the time specified in paragraph (g)(1) or (g)(2) of this AD, 
whichever occurs earlier, modify the profile of stringer run-outs at 
rib 14 of both wings, including a high frequency eddy current 
inspection of the fastener holes for defects and all applicable 
repairs, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of 
Airbus Service Bulletin A300-57-6046, Revision 02, dated June 21, 
2013; or Revision 03, including Appendix 01, dated February 4, 2015; 
except as required by paragraph (h) of this AD. Do all applicable 
repairs before further flight. As of the effective date of this AD, 
only Airbus Service Bulletin A300-57-6046, Revision 03, including 
Appendix 01, dated February 4, 2015, may be used.
    (1) Before the accumulation of 42,500 total flight cycles, or 
within 2,000 flight cycles after May 21, 2014 (the effective date of 
AD 2014-08-02), whichever occurs later.
    (2) Before the accumulation of 30,000 total flight cycles, or 
within 2,000 flight cycles after the effective date of this AD, 
whichever occurs later.

(h) Retained Exception to the Service Information, With Revised Service 
Information

    This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (h) of AD 
2014-08-02, with revised service information.
    (1) Where Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A300-57-6046, 
Revision 02, dated June 21, 2013, specifies to contact Airbus for 
repair instructions, this AD requires contacting the Manager, ANM-
116, International Branch, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, or 
the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) (or its delegated agent) 
for repair instructions and doing those repairs before further 
flight.
    (2) Where Airbus Service Bulletin A300-57-6046, Revision 03, 
including Appendix 01, dated February 4, 2015, specifies to contact 
Airbus for appropriate action: Before further flight, accomplish 
corrective actions in accordance with the procedures specified in 
paragraph (j)(2) of this AD.

(i) Credit for Previous Actions

    This paragraph provides credit for actions required by paragraph 
(g) of this AD, if those actions were performed before the effective 
date of this AD using the service information specified in paragraph 
(i)(1), (i)(2), or (i)(3) of this AD.
    (1) Airbus Service Bulletin A300-57-6046, dated January 18, 
1994, which is not incorporated by reference in this AD.
    (2) Airbus Service Bulletin A300-57-6046, Revision 01, dated 
April 18, 2011, which is not incorporated by reference in this AD.
    (3) Airbus Service Bulletin A300-57-6046, Revision 02, dated 
June 21, 2013, which was incorporated by reference in AD 2014-08-02.

(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, 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 (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: 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 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 (h) 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.

(k) Related Information

    (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information 
(MCAI) EASA Airworthiness Directive 2016-0174, dated August 30, 
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-2016-9572.
    (2) For more information about this AD, contact Dan Rodina, 
Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport 
Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-
3356; telephone 425-227-2125; fax 425-227-1149.
    (3) Service information identified in this AD that is not 
incorporated by reference is available at the addresses specified in 
paragraphs (l)(4) and (l)(5) of this AD.

(l) 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.

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    (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 25, 2017.
    (i) Airbus Service Bulletin A300-57-6046, Revision 03, including 
Appendix 01, dated February 4, 2015.
    (ii) Reserved.
    (4) 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.
    (5) 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.
    (6) 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 July 11, 2017.
Dionne Palermo,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification 
Service.
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                                                   FAA–2016–9516; Directorate Identifier                  (4) For service information that contains          DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
                                                   2016–NM–053–AD.                                     steps that are labeled as Required for
                                                                                                       Compliance (RC), the provisions of                    Federal Aviation Administration
                                              (a) Effective Date
                                                                                                       paragraphs (h)(4)(i) and (h)(4)(ii) of this AD
                                                This AD is effective August 25, 2017.                  apply.                                                14 CFR Part 39
                                              (b) Affected ADs                                            (i) The steps labeled as RC, including
                                                                                                       substeps under an RC step and any figures             [Docket No. FAA–2016–9572; Directorate
                                                None.
                                                                                                       identified in an RC step, must be done to             Identifier 2016–NM–151–AD; Amendment
                                              (c) Applicability                                        comply with the AD. If a step or substep is           39–18963; AD 2017–15–03]
                                                 This AD applies to The Boeing Company                 labeled ‘‘RC Exempt,’’ then the RC
                                              Model 787–8 and 787–9 airplanes,                         requirement is removed from that step or              RIN 2120–AA64
                                              certificated in any category, as identified in           substep. An AMOC is required for any
                                              Boeing Service Bulletin B787–81205–                      deviations to RC steps, including substeps            Airworthiness Directives; Airbus
                                              SB270030–00, Issue 001, dated October 22,                and identified figures.                               Airplanes
                                              2015.                                                       (ii) Steps not labeled as RC may be
                                                                                                       deviated from using accepted methods in               AGENCY:  Federal Aviation
                                              (d) Subject
                                                                                                       accordance with the operator’s maintenance            Administration (FAA), Department of
                                                Air Transport Association (ATA) of                     or inspection program without obtaining               Transportation (DOT).
                                              America Code 27, Flight controls.                        approval of an AMOC, provided the RC steps,           ACTION: Final rule.
                                              (e) Unsafe Condition                                     including substeps and identified figures, can
                                                 This AD was prompted by wire harness                  still be done as specified, and the airplane          SUMMARY:    We are superseding
                                              chafing on the electro-mechanical actuators              can be put back in an airworthy condition.            Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2014–08–
                                              (EMAs) for certain spoilers due to                       (i) Related Information                               02 which applied to certain Airbus
                                              insufficient separation with adjacent                                                                          Model A300 B4–600 and A300 B4–600R
                                              structure. We are issuing this AD to prevent               For more information about this AD,
                                                                                                       contact Sean Schauer, Aerospace Engineer,
                                                                                                                                                             series airplanes. AD 2014–08–02
                                              chafing and consequent wire damage that                                                                        required modifying the profile of
                                              could result in a potential source of ignition           Systems and Equipment Branch, ANM–130S,
                                                                                                       FAA, Seattle ACO, 1601 Lind Avenue SW.,               stringer run-outs of both wings,
                                              in the flammable leakage zone and a
                                              consequent fire or explosion.                            Renton, WA 98057–3356; phone: 425–917–                including a high frequency eddy current
                                                                                                       6479; fax: 425–917–6590; email:                       (HFEC) inspection of the fastener holes
                                              (f) Compliance                                                                                                 for defects, and repairs if necessary.
                                                                                                       sean.schauer@faa.com.
                                                 Comply with this AD within the                                                                              This new AD retains the actions
                                              compliance times specified, unless already               (j) Material Incorporated by Reference
                                                                                                                                                             required by AD 2014–08–02 and revises
                                              done.                                                       (1) The Director of the Federal Register           the compliance times. This AD was
                                              (g) EMA Replacement                                      approved the incorporation by reference               prompted by further analysis in the
                                                                                                       (IBR) of the service information listed in this       context of widespread fatigue damage
                                                 Within 40 months after the effective date             paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR
                                              of this AD, replace the EMAs with new                                                                          (WFD), which concluded that shorter
                                                                                                       part 51.
                                              EMAs, in accordance with the                                                                                   compliance times are necessary to meet
                                                                                                          (2) You must use this service information
                                              Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing                                                                          specified requirements to address WFD.
                                                                                                       as applicable to do the actions required by
                                              Service Bulletin B787–81205–SB270030–00,                                                                       We are issuing this AD to address the
                                              Issue 001, dated October 22, 2015.                       this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.
                                                                                                          (i) Boeing Service Bulletin B787–81205–            unsafe condition on these products.
                                              (h) Alternative Methods of Compliance                    SB270030–00, Issue 001, dated October 22,             DATES: This AD is effective August 25,
                                              (AMOCs)                                                  2015.                                                 2017.
                                                 (1) The Manager, Seattle Aircraft                        (ii) Reserved.                                        The Director of the Federal Register
                                              Certification Office (ACO), FAA, has the                    (3) For service information identified in          approved the incorporation by reference
                                              authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if               this AD, contact Boeing Commercial                    of a certain publication listed in this AD
                                              requested using the procedures found in 14               Airplanes, Attention: Contractual & Data              as of August 25, 2017.
                                              CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19,              Services (C&DS), 2600 Westminster Blvd.,                 The Director of the Federal Register
                                              send your request to your principal inspector            MC 110–SK57, Seal Beach, CA 90740–5600;
                                                                                                                                                             approved the incorporation by reference
                                              or local Flight Standards District Office, as            telephone 562–797–1717; Internet https://
                                              appropriate. If sending information directly                                                                   of a certain other publication listed in
                                                                                                       www.myboeingfleet.com.
                                              to the manager of the ACO, send it to the                   (4) You may view this service information          this AD as of May 21, 2014 (79 FR
                                              attention of the person identified in                    at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate,           21392, April 16, 2014).
                                              paragraph (i) of this AD. Information may be             1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For                 ADDRESSES: For service information
                                              emailed to: 9-ANM-Seattle-ACO-AMOC-                      information on the availability of this               identified in this final rule, contact
                                              Requests@faa.gov.                                        material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221.               Airbus SAS, Airworthiness Office—
                                                 (2) Before using any approved AMOC,                      (5) You may view this service information          EAW, 1 Rond Point Maurice Bellonte,
                                              notify your appropriate principal inspector,             that is incorporated by reference at the
                                              or lacking a principal inspector, the manager                                                                  31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone
                                                                                                       National Archives and Records                         +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61 93 44
                                              of the local flight standards district office/           Administration (NARA). For information on
                                              certificate holding district office.                                                                           51; email account.airworth-eas@
                                                                                                       the availability of this material at NARA, call
                                                 (3) An AMOC that provides an acceptable                                                                     airbus.com; Internet http://
                                                                                                       202–741–6030, or go to: http://
                                              level of safety may be used for any repair,
                                                                                                       www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-
                                                                                                                                                             www.airbus.com. You may view this
                                              modification, or alteration required by this                                                                   referenced service information at the
                                                                                                       locations.html.
                                              AD if it is approved by the Boeing                                                                             FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate,
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                                              Commercial Airplanes Organization                          Issued in Renton, Washington, on July 12,           1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA.
                                              Designation Authorization (ODA) that has                 2017.                                                 For information on the availability of
                                              been authorized by the Manager, Seattle                  Dionne Palermo,
                                              ACO, to make those findings. To be                                                                             this material at the FAA, call 425–227–
                                                                                                       Acting Manager, Transport Airplane                    1221. It is also available on the Internet
                                              approved, the repair method, modification
                                                                                                       Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.          at http://www.regulations.gov by
                                              deviation, or alteration deviation must meet
                                              the certification basis of the airplane, and the         [FR Doc. 2017–15121 Filed 7–20–17; 8:45 am]           searching for and locating Docket No.
                                              approval must specifically refer to this AD.             BILLING CODE 4910–13–P                                FAA–2016–9572.


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                                              Examining the AD Docket                                     During full-scale fatigue testing, cracks          fastener holes for defects, and repairs. It
                                                                                                       were detected in the bottom wing skin                 also describes new compliance times for
                                                 You may examine the AD docket on                      stringers at Rib 14. In addition, operators           completing the modifications. This
                                              the Internet at http://                                  have also reported finding cracks in the same         service information is reasonably
                                              www.regulations.gov by searching for                     area on in-service aeroplanes.
                                                                                                          This condition, if not detected and
                                                                                                                                                             available because the interested parties
                                              and locating Docket No. FAA–2016–
                                                                                                       corrected, could impair the structural                have access to it through their normal
                                              9572; or in person at the Docket
                                                                                                       integrity of the wings.                               course of business or by the means
                                              Management Facility between 9 a.m.
                                                                                                          Additional analysis results showed that the        identified in the ADDRESSES section.
                                              and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
                                                                                                       improved design of the stringer run-out was
                                              except Federal holidays. The AD docket                   necessary for aeroplanes operating beyond             Costs of Compliance
                                              contains this AD, the regulatory                         the Extended Service Goal 1.                            We estimate that this AD affects 29
                                              evaluation, any comments received, and                      To address this unsafe condition, Airbus           airplanes of U.S. registry.
                                              other information. The address for the                   issued Service Bulletin (SB) A300–57–6046
                                                                                                                                                               The actions required by AD 2014–08–
                                              Docket Office (telephone 800–647–5527)                   Revision 01 to provide modification
                                                                                                       instructions, and EASA issued AD 2013–                02, and retained in this AD, take about
                                              is Docket Management Facility, U.S.
                                                                                                       0008 (later revised) [which corresponds to            63 work-hours per product, at an
                                              Department of Transportation, Docket
                                                                                                       FAA AD 2014–08–02], to require the removal            average labor rate of $85 per work-hour.
                                              Operations, M–30, West Building
                                                                                                       of the stringer end run-out plate at stringer         Required parts cost about $2,360 per
                                              Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200
                                                                                                       19 on the bottom wing skin and a re-profiling         product. Based on these figures
                                              New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington,                       modification of the stringers 10, 11, 12, 17          (accounting for updated work-hour and
                                              DC 20590.                                                and 19.                                               parts cost estimates), the estimated cost
                                              FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dan                        Since that [EASA] AD was issued, further           of this AD on U.S. operators is $7,715
                                              Rodina, Aerospace Engineer,                              analysis in the context of Widespread Fatigue
                                                                                                                                                             per product.
                                              International Branch, ANM–116,                           Damage (WFD), concluded that a threshold
                                                                                                       reduction is necessary to meet the WFD                  We have received no definitive data
                                              Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA,                                                                           that would enable us to provide cost
                                                                                                       requirements. Consequently, Airbus revised
                                              1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA                         SB A300–57–6046 accordingly (now at                   estimates for any on-condition actions
                                              98057–3356; telephone 425–227–2125;                      Revision 03).                                         specified in this AD. We have no way
                                              fax 425–227–1149.                                           For the reasons described above, this              of determining the number of aircraft
                                              SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:                               [EASA] AD retains the requirements of EASA            that might need these repairs.
                                                                                                       AD 2013–0008R1, which is superseded, but
                                              Discussion                                               reduces the modification threshold, and               Authority for This Rulemaking
                                                                                                       introduces a pre-mod High Frequency Eddy
                                                 We issued a notice of proposed                        Current (HFEC) inspection.
                                                                                                                                                                Title 49 of the United States Code
                                              rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR                                                                              specifies the FAA’s authority to issue
                                              part 39 to supersede AD 2014–08–02,                        You may examine the MCAI in the                     rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I,
                                              Amendment 39–17826 (79 FR 21392,                         AD docket on the Internet at http://                  section 106, describes the authority of
                                              April 16, 2014) (‘‘AD 2014–08–02’’). AD                  www.regulations.gov by searching for                  the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII:
                                              2014–08–02 applied to certain Airbus                     and locating Docket No. FAA–2016–                     Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more
                                              Model A300 B4–600 and A300 B4–600R                       9572.                                                 detail the scope of the Agency’s
                                              series airplanes. The NPRM published                     Comments                                              authority.
                                              in the Federal Register on March 13,                                                                              We are issuing this rulemaking under
                                              2017 (82 FR 13405). The NPRM was                           We gave the public the opportunity to
                                                                                                                                                             the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII,
                                              prompted by further analysis in the                      participate in developing this AD. We
                                                                                                                                                             Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701:
                                              context of WFD, which concluded that                     considered the comment received.
                                                                                                                                                             General requirements.’’ Under that
                                              a shorter compliance time is necessary                   FedEx Express had no objection to the
                                                                                                                                                             section, Congress charges the FAA with
                                              to meet specified requirements to                        NPRM.
                                                                                                                                                             promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in
                                              address WFD. The NPRM proposed to                        Conclusion                                            air commerce by prescribing regulations
                                              continue to require modifying the                          We reviewed the available data,                     for practices, methods, and procedures
                                              profile of stringer run-outs of both                     including the comment received, and                   the Administrator finds necessary for
                                              wings, including a high frequency eddy                   determined that air safety and the                    safety in air commerce. This regulation
                                              current inspection of the fastener holes                 public interest require adopting this AD              is within the scope of that authority
                                              for defects, and repairs if necessary. The               as proposed except for minor editorial                because it addresses an unsafe condition
                                              NPRM also proposed to require a                          changes. We have determined that these                that is likely to exist or develop on
                                              revised compliance time for these                        minor changes:                                        products identified in this rulemaking
                                              actions. We are issuing this AD to                         • Are consistent with the intent that               action.
                                              prevent cracking in the bottom wing                      was proposed in the NPRM for                          Regulatory Findings
                                              skin stringers, which could result in                    correcting the unsafe condition; and
                                              reduced structural integrity of the                        • Do not add any additional burden                    We determined that this AD will not
                                              wings.                                                   upon the public than was already                      have federalism implications under
                                                 The European Aviation Safety Agency                   proposed in the NPRM.                                 Executive Order 13132. This AD will
                                              (EASA), which is the Technical Agent                                                                           not have a substantial direct effect on
                                              for the Member States of the European                    Related Service Information Under 1                   the States, on the relationship between
                                              Union, has issued EASA Airworthiness                     CFR Part 51                                           the national government and the States,
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                                              Directive 2016–0174, dated August 30,                       We reviewed Airbus Service Bulletin                or on the distribution of power and
                                              2016 (referred to after this as the                      A300–57–6046, Revision 03, including                  responsibilities among the various
                                              Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness                       Appendix 01, dated February 4, 2015.                  levels of government.
                                              Information, or ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct                The service information describes                       For the reasons discussed above, I
                                              an unsafe condition for certain Airbus                   procedures to modify the profile of                   certify that this AD:
                                              Model A300 B4–600 and A300 B4–600R                       stringer run-outs of both wings,                        1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory
                                              series airplanes. The MCAI states:                       including a HFEC inspection of the                    action’’ under Executive Order 12866;


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                                                2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the             (g) Retained Modification of Rib 14, With                (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance
                                              DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures                   Revised Compliance Time and Service                   (AMOCs): The Manager, International
                                              (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979);                        Information                                           Branch, ANM–116, Transport Airplane
                                                3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in                 This paragraph restates the requirements of        Directorate, FAA, has the authority to
                                              Alaska; and                                              paragraph (g) of AD 2014–08–02, with                  approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested
                                                4. Will not have a significant                         revised compliance times and service                  using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19.
                                                                                                       information. At the time specified in                 In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your
                                              economic impact, positive or negative,
                                                                                                       paragraph (g)(1) or (g)(2) of this AD,                request to your principal inspector or local
                                              on a substantial number of small entities                                                                      Flight Standards District Office, as
                                                                                                       whichever occurs earlier, modify the profile
                                              under the criteria of the Regulatory                     of stringer run-outs at rib 14 of both wings,         appropriate. If sending information directly
                                              Flexibility Act.                                         including a high frequency eddy current               to the International Branch, send it to the
                                              List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39                       inspection of the fastener holes for defects          attention of the person identified in
                                                                                                       and all applicable repairs, in accordance with        paragraph (k)(2) of this AD. Information may
                                                Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation                 the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus             be emailed to: 9-ANM-116-AMOC-
                                              safety, Incorporation by reference,                      Service Bulletin A300–57–6046, Revision 02,           REQUESTS@faa.gov. Before using any
                                              Safety.                                                  dated June 21, 2013; or Revision 03,                  approved AMOC, notify your appropriate
                                                                                                       including Appendix 01, dated February 4,              principal inspector, or lacking a principal
                                              Adoption of the Amendment                                2015; except as required by paragraph (h) of          inspector, the manager of the local flight
                                                Accordingly, under the authority                       this AD. Do all applicable repairs before             standards district office/certificate holding
                                              delegated to me by the Administrator,                    further flight. As of the effective date of this      district office.
                                                                                                       AD, only Airbus Service Bulletin A300–57–                (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: As of the
                                              the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as                         6046, Revision 03, including Appendix 01,
                                              follows:                                                                                                       effective date of this AD, for any requirement
                                                                                                       dated February 4, 2015, may be used.                  in this AD to obtain corrective actions from
                                                                                                          (1) Before the accumulation of 42,500 total        a manufacturer, the action must be
                                              PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS                                    flight cycles, or within 2,000 flight cycles
                                              DIRECTIVES                                                                                                     accomplished using a method approved by
                                                                                                       after May 21, 2014 (the effective date of AD          the Manager, International Branch, ANM–
                                                                                                       2014–08–02), whichever occurs later.                  116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or
                                              ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39                     (2) Before the accumulation of 30,000 total
                                              continues to read as follows:                                                                                  EASA; or Airbus’s EASA Design
                                                                                                       flight cycles, or within 2,000 flight cycles          Organization Approval (DOA). If approved by
                                                  Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.           after the effective date of this AD, whichever        the DOA, the approval must include the
                                                                                                       occurs later.                                         DOA-authorized signature.
                                              § 39.13   [Amended]                                                                                               (3) Required for Compliance (RC): Except
                                                                                                       (h) Retained Exception to the Service
                                              ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by                           Information, With Revised Service                     as required by paragraph (h) of this AD: If
                                              removing Airworthiness Directive (AD)                    Information                                           any service information contains procedures
                                              2014–08–02, Amendment 39–17826 (79                         This paragraph restates the requirements of         or tests that are identified as RC, those
                                              FR 21392, April 16, 2014), and adding                    paragraph (h) of AD 2014–08–02, with                  procedures and tests must be done to comply
                                              the following new AD:                                    revised service information.                          with this AD; any procedures or tests that are
                                                                                                         (1) Where Airbus Mandatory Service                  not identified as RC are recommended. Those
                                              2017–15–03 Airbus: Amendment 39–18963;                                                                         procedures and tests that are not identified
                                                                                                       Bulletin A300–57–6046, Revision 02, dated
                                                  Docket No. FAA–2016–9572; Directorate                                                                      as RC may be deviated from using accepted
                                                                                                       June 21, 2013, specifies to contact Airbus for
                                                  Identifier 2016–NM–151–AD.                                                                                 methods in accordance with the operator’s
                                                                                                       repair instructions, this AD requires
                                              (a) Effective Date                                       contacting the Manager, ANM–116,                      maintenance or inspection program without
                                                                                                       International Branch, Transport Airplane              obtaining approval of an AMOC, provided
                                                This AD is effective August 25, 2017.                                                                        the procedures and tests identified as RC can
                                                                                                       Directorate, FAA, or the European Aviation
                                              (b) Affected ADs                                         Safety Agency (EASA) (or its delegated agent)         be done and the airplane can be put back in
                                                                                                       for repair instructions and doing those               an airworthy condition. Any substitutions or
                                                This AD replaces AD 2014–08–02,
                                                                                                       repairs before further flight.                        changes to procedures or tests identified as
                                              Amendment 39–17826 (79 FR 21392, April
                                                                                                         (2) Where Airbus Service Bulletin A300–             RC require approval of an AMOC.
                                              16, 2014) (‘‘AD 2014–08–02’’).
                                                                                                       57–6046, Revision 03, including Appendix              (k) Related Information
                                              (c) Applicability                                        01, dated February 4, 2015, specifies to
                                                                                                       contact Airbus for appropriate action: Before            (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing
                                                 This AD applies to Airbus Model A300–
                                                                                                       further flight, accomplish corrective actions         Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA
                                              B4–601, B4–603, B4–620, and B4–622
                                                                                                       in accordance with the procedures specified           Airworthiness Directive 2016–0174, dated
                                              airplanes, and Model A300–B4–605R and
                                                                                                       in paragraph (j)(2) of this AD.                       August 30, 2016, for related information.
                                              B4–622R airplanes, certificated in any
                                                                                                                                                             This MCAI may be found in the AD docket
                                              category, except airplanes on which Airbus               (i) Credit for Previous Actions                       on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov
                                              Modification 10324 or 10325 has been
                                              embodied in production.                                     This paragraph provides credit for actions         by searching for and locating Docket No.
                                                                                                       required by paragraph (g) of this AD, if those        FAA–2016–9572.
                                              (d) Subject                                              actions were performed before the effective              (2) For more information about this AD,
                                                Air Transport Association (ATA) of                     date of this AD using the service information         contact Dan Rodina, Aerospace Engineer,
                                              America Code 57, Wings.                                  specified in paragraph (i)(1), (i)(2), or (i)(3) of   International Branch, ANM–116, Transport
                                                                                                       this AD.                                              Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind
                                              (e) Reason                                                  (1) Airbus Service Bulletin A300–57–6046,          Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356;
                                                 This AD was prompted by an evaluation by              dated January 18, 1994, which is not                  telephone 425–227–2125; fax 425–227–1149.
                                              the design approval holder indicating that               incorporated by reference in this AD.                    (3) Service information identified in this
                                              certain wing skin stringers are subject to                  (2) Airbus Service Bulletin A300–57–6046,          AD that is not incorporated by reference is
                                              widespread fatigue damage. We are issuing                Revision 01, dated April 18, 2011, which is           available at the addresses specified in
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                                              this AD to prevent cracking in the bottom                not incorporated by reference in this AD.             paragraphs (l)(4) and (l)(5) of this AD.
                                              wing skin stringers, which could result in                  (3) Airbus Service Bulletin A300–57–6046,
                                                                                                                                                             (l) Material Incorporated by Reference
                                              reduced structural integrity of the wings.               Revision 02, dated June 21, 2013, which was
                                                                                                       incorporated by reference in AD 2014–08–02.              (1) The Director of the Federal Register
                                              (f) Compliance                                                                                                 approved the incorporation by reference
                                                 Comply with this AD within the                        (j) Other FAA AD Provisions                           (IBR) of the service information listed in this
                                              compliance times specified, unless already                  The following provisions also apply to this        paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR
                                              done.                                                    AD:                                                   part 51.



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                                                 (2) You must use this service information             reference action under title 1, Code of               removing the NOTAM part-time status
                                              as applicable to do the actions required by              Federal Regulations, part 51, subject to              of the Class E airspace designated as an
                                              this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise.             the annual revision of FAA Order                      extension to a Class D surface area.
                                                 (3) The following service information was             7400.11 and publication of conforming                 Also, the geographic coordinates of the
                                              approved for IBR on August 25, 2017.
                                                 (i) Airbus Service Bulletin A300–57–6046,
                                                                                                       amendments.                                           airport would be adjusted in the
                                              Revision 03, including Appendix 01, dated                ADDRESSES: FAA Order 7400.11A,                        associated Class D and E airspace.
                                              February 4, 2015.                                        Airspace Designations and Reporting                   Interested parties were invited to
                                                 (ii) Reserved.                                        Points, and subsequent amendments can                 participate in this rulemaking effort by
                                                 (4) For service information identified in             be viewed online at http://www.faa.gov/               submitting written comments on the
                                              this AD, contact Airbus SAS, Airworthiness               air_traffic/publications/. For further                proposal to the FAA. No comments
                                              Office—EAW, 1 Rond Point Maurice                         information, you can contact the                      were received.
                                              Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France;                                                                            This action also makes an editorial
                                              telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61
                                                                                                       Airspace Policy Group, Federal Aviation
                                              93 44 51; email account.airworth-eas@                    Administration, 800 Independence                      change to the associated Class D and E
                                              airbus.com; Internet http://www.airbus.com.              Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591;                     airspace legal descriptions removing the
                                                 (5) You may view this service information             telephone: (202) 267–8783. The Order is               words ‘‘(previously called Airport/
                                              at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate,              also available for inspection at the                  Facility Directory). Except for this
                                              1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For                    National Archives and Records                         change, the rule is the same as
                                              information on the availability of this                  Administration (NARA). For                            published in the NPRM.
                                              material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221.                  information on the availability of FAA                   Class D and E airspace designations
                                                 (6) You may view this service information             Order 7400.11A at NARA, call (202)                    are published in paragraphs 5000, 6002,
                                              that is incorporated by reference at the
                                              National Archives and Records
                                                                                                       741–6030, or go to http://                            6004, and 6005, respectively, of FAA
                                              Administration (NARA). For information on                www.archives.gov/federal_register/                    Order 7400.11A dated August 3, 2016,
                                              the availability of this material at NARA, call          code_of_federal-regulations/ibr_                      and effective September 15, 2016, which
                                              202–741–6030, or go to: http://                          locations.html.                                       is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR
                                              www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-                  FAA Order 7400.11, Airspace                        part 71.1. The Class D and E airspace
                                              locations.html.                                          Designations and Reporting Points, is                 designations listed in this document
                                                Issued in Renton, Washington, on July 11,              published yearly and effective on                     will be published subsequently in the
                                              2017.                                                    September 15.                                         Order.
                                              Dionne Palermo,                                          FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: John                 Availability and Summary of
                                              Acting Manager, Transport Airplane                       Fornito, Operations Support Group,                    Documents for Incorporation by
                                              Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.             Eastern Service Center, Federal Aviation              Reference
                                              [FR Doc. 2017–15119 Filed 7–20–17; 8:45 am]              Administration, P.O. Box 20636,
                                                                                                       Atlanta, Georgia 30320; telephone (404)                  This document amends FAA Order
                                              BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
                                                                                                       305–6364.                                             7400.11A, Airspace Designations and
                                                                                                       SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:                            Reporting Points, dated August 3, 2016,
                                              DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION                                                                                   and effective September 15, 2016. FAA
                                                                                                       Authority for This Rulemaking                         Order 7400.11A is publicly available as
                                              Federal Aviation Administration                            The FAA’s authority to issue rules                  listed in the ADDRESSES section of this
                                                                                                       regarding aviation safety is found in                 document. FAA Order 7400.11A lists
                                              14 CFR Part 71                                           Title 49 of the United States Code.                   Class A, B, C, D, and E airspace areas,
                                                                                                       Subtitle I, Section 106 describes the                 air traffic service routes, and reporting
                                              [Docket No. FAA–2016–9480; Airspace                                                                            points.
                                              Docket No. 16–AEA–13]                                    authority of the FAA Administrator.
                                                                                                       Subtitle VII, Aviation Programs,                      The Rule
                                              Amendment of Class D and Class E                         describes in more detail the scope of the
                                              Airspace; Morgantown, WV                                 agency’s authority. This rulemaking is                   This amendment to Title 14, Code of
                                                                                                       promulgated under the authority                       Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 71
                                              AGENCY:  Federal Aviation                                described in Subtitle VII, Part A,                    amends Class E Airspace designated as
                                              Administration (FAA), DOT.                               Subpart I, Section 40103. Under that                  an extension to a Class D surface area at
                                              ACTION: Final rule.                                      section, the FAA is charged with                      Morgantown Municipal Airport-Walter
                                                                                                       prescribing regulations to assign the use             L. Bill Hart Field, Morgantown, WV, by
                                              SUMMARY:   This action amends Class E                    of airspace necessary to ensure the                   eliminating the NOTAM information
                                              airspace designated as an extension to a                 safety of aircraft and the efficient use of           from the regulatory text that reads,
                                              Class D surface area by removing the                     airspace. This regulation is within the               ‘‘This Class E airspace area is effective
                                              Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) part-time                       scope of that authority as it amends                  during the specific dates and time
                                              status at Morgantown Municipal                           Class D and Class E airspace at                       established in advance by Notice to
                                              Airport-Walter L. Bill Hart Field,                       Morgantown Municipal Airport-Walter                   Airmen. The effective date and time will
                                              Morgantown, WV, and updating the                         L. Bill Hart Field, Morgantown, WV, in                thereafter be continuously published in
                                              airport’s geographic coordinates. Also,                  support of IFR operations at the airport.             the Airport/Facility Directory.’’ This
                                              this action updates the geographic                                                                             action also amends Class D airspace,
                                              coordinates of the airport listed in Class               History                                               Class E surface area airspace, and Class
                                              D airspace, Class E surface area airspace,                 On April 7, 2017, the FAA published                 E airspace extending upward from 700
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                                              and Class E 700 foot airspace. This                      in the Federal Register (82 FR 16958)                 feet or more above the surface by
                                              action enhances the safety and                           Docket No. FAA–2016–9480, a notice of                 updating the geographic coordinates of
                                              management of instrument flight rules                    proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend                   the airport to be in concert with the
                                              (IFR) operations at the airport.                         Class E airspace designated as an                     FAA’s aeronautical database.
                                              DATES: Effective 0901 UTC, October 12,                   extension to a Class D surface area at                   Additionally, this action removes the
                                              2017. The Director of the Federal                        Morgantown Municipal Airport-Walter                   words ‘‘(previously called Airport/
                                              Register approves this incorporation by                  L. Bill Hart Field, Morgantown, WV, by                Facility Directory)’’ from the associated


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Document Created: 2017-07-21 06:00:40
Document Modified: 2017-07-21 06:00:40
CategoryRegulatory Information
CollectionFederal Register
sudoc ClassAE 2.7:
GS 4.107:
AE 2.106:
PublisherOffice of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
SectionRules and Regulations
ActionFinal rule.
DatesThis AD is effective August 25, 2017.
ContactDan 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 Citation82 FR 33787 
RIN Number2120-AA64
CFR AssociatedAir Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety

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