82_FR_35790 82 FR 35644 - Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes

82 FR 35644 - Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 146 (August 1, 2017)

Page Range35644-35647
FR Document2017-15808

We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Airbus Model A300 B4-600R series airplanes, Model A300 C4-605R Variant F airplanes, and Model A300 F4-600R series airplanes. This AD was prompted by the results of a full stress analysis of the lower area of a certain frame that revealed that a crack could occur in this area after a certain number of flight cycles. This AD requires an inspection of the lower area of a certain frame radius for cracking, and corrective action if necessary. 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-2016-9055; Directorate Identifier 2016-NM-071-AD; 
Amendment 39-18977; AD 2017-15-17]
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 adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain 
Airbus Model A300 B4-600R series airplanes, Model A300 C4-605R Variant 
F airplanes, and Model A300 F4-600R series airplanes. This AD was 
prompted by the results of a full stress analysis of the lower area of 
a certain frame that revealed that a crack could occur in this area 
after a certain number of flight cycles. This AD requires an inspection 
of the lower area of a certain frame radius for cracking, and 
corrective action if necessary. We are issuing this AD to address the 
unsafe condition on these products.

DATES: This AD is effective September 5, 2017.
    The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by 
reference of certain publications listed in this AD as of September 5, 
2017.

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 account.airworth-eas@airbus.com; Internet 
http://www.airbus.com. You may view this referenced service information 
at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., 
Renton, WA. For information on the availability of this material at the 
FAA, call 425-227-1221. It is also available on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2016-
9055.

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-
9055; 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 street 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 supplemental notice of proposed rulemaking (SNPRM) to 
amend 14 CFR part 39 by adding an AD that would apply to certain Airbus 
Model A300 B4-600R series airplanes, Model A300 C4-605R Variant F 
airplanes, and Model A300 F4-600R series airplanes. The SNPRM published 
in the Federal Register on March 2, 2017 (82 FR 12314) (``the SNPRM''). 
We preceded the SNPRM with a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) that 
published in the Federal Register on September 8, 2016 (81 FR 62026) 
(``the NPRM''). The NPRM proposed to require an inspection of the lower 
area of a certain frame radius for cracking, and corrective action if 
necessary. The NPRM was prompted by the results of a full stress 
analysis of the lower area of a certain frame that revealed a crack 
could occur in the forward fitting lower radius of a certain frame 
after a certain number of flight cycles. The SNPRM proposed to require 
extending the area to be inspected for cracking and adding an 
inspection for previously inspected airplanes. We are issuing this AD 
to detect and correct cracking in the forward fitting lower radius of a 
certain frame. Such cracking could reduce the structural integrity of 
the fuselage.
    The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical 
Agent for the Member States of the European Union, has issued EASA AD 
2016-0179, dated September 12, 2016 (referred to after this as the 
Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or ``the

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MCAI''), which superseded EASA AD 2016-0085, dated April 28, 2016. EASA 
AD 2016-0085 was the MCAI referred to in the NPRM.
    The MCAI was issued to correct an unsafe condition for certain 
Airbus Model A300 B4-600R series airplanes, Model A300 C4-605R Variant 
F airplanes, and Model A300 F4-600R series airplanes. The MCAI states:

    Following a full stress analysis of the Frame (FR) 40 lower 
area, supported by a Finite Element Model (FEM), of the post-mod 
10221 configuration, it was demonstrated that, for the FR40 forward 
fitting lower radius, a crack could occur after a certain amount of 
flight cycles (FC).
    This condition, if not detected and corrected, could reduce the 
structural integrity of the fuselage.
    To address this potential unsafe condition, Airbus established 
that crack detection could be achieved through a special detailed 
inspection (SDI) using a high frequency eddy current (HFEC) method, 
and issued Alert Operators Transmission (AOT) A57W009-16 to provide 
those inspection instructions.
    Consequently, EASA issued AD 2016-0085 to require a one-time SDI 
of the FR40 lower area and, depending on findings, accomplishment of 
applicable corrective action(s).
    Since that [EASA] AD was issued, further cracks were detected, 
originating from the fastener hole, and, based on these findings, it 
was determined that inspection area must be enlarged, and Airbus AOT 
A57W009-16 Revision (Rev.) 01 was issued accordingly.
    For the reasons described above, this [EASA] AD retains the 
requirements of EASA AD 2016-0085, which is superseded, extends the 
area of inspection, and requires an additional inspection for 
aeroplanes previously inspected.
    The one-time SDI for high cycle aeroplanes is intended to 
mitigate the highest risks within the fleet. Airbus is currently 
developing instructions for repetitive inspections that are likely 
to be the subject of further [EASA] AD action.

    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-
9055.

Comments

    We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing 
this AD. The following presents the comments received on the SNPRM and 
the FAA's response to each comment.

Requests To Refer to New Service Information

    FedEx and United Parcel Service (UPS) requested that the SNPRM be 
revised to refer to a service bulletin that Airbus plans to release to 
replace Airbus Alert Operators Transmission (AOT) A57W009-16, Rev 01, 
including Appendices 1 and 2, dated July 13, 2016 (``AOT A57W009-16, 
Rev 01''). AOT A57W009-16, Rev 01, was identified as the service 
information to be used to accomplish the actions specified in the 
SNPRM. UPS noted that the service bulletin would include information 
based on in-service reports from operators who had accomplished the 
inspection identified in AOT A57W009-16, Rev 01, and based on the 
results of a full stress analysis of the frame (FR) 40 lower area. 
Based on this information Airbus changed the initial inspection 
compliance time from what was specified in AOT A57W009-16, Rev 01, and 
established repetitive inspection intervals. FedEx and UPS both 
mentioned that to reduce the number of alternative method of compliance 
(AMOC) requests, the SNPRM should be revised to include the service 
bulletin. UPS also noted that including the service information would 
benefit the FAA because the FAA could avoid future rulemaking regarding 
this issue.
    We partially agree with the commenters' requests. After the SNPRM 
was published, Airbus issued Service Bulletin A300-57-6120, dated April 
28, 2017. However, instead of removing the reference to AOT A57W009-16, 
Rev 01, in this AD, we have added paragraph (j) to this AD to allow 
operators to do the required actions in accordance with the 
Accomplishment Instructions of Service Bulletin A300-57-6120, dated 
April 28, 2017. We have redesignated the subsequent paragraphs 
accordingly.

Request To Revise Reporting Method

    FedEx requested that paragraph (j) of the proposed AD (in the 
SNPRM) be revised to provide flexibility regarding the method of 
reporting inspection results to Airbus. FedEx stated that to utilize 
the Airbus online reporting system would require substantial updates to 
its information technology systems and personnel training; therefore, 
it is not prepared to utilize the online reporting system at this time. 
FedEx suggested that the older method of reporting be allowed until it 
has the computer and personnel resources in place to utilize online 
reporting.
    We agree with the commenter's request. We have determined that 
operators may use either the online or older reporting method. We have 
revised paragraph (k) of this AD (paragraph (j) of the proposed AD (in 
the SNPRM)) to allow operators to report inspection findings using the 
online reporting system or submit the results to Airbus in accordance 
with the instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A300-57-6120, dated 
April 28, 2017.

Conclusion

    We reviewed the relevant data, considered the comments received, 
and determined that air safety and the public interest require adopting 
this AD with the changes described previously and minor editorial 
changes. We have determined that these minor changes:
     Are consistent with the intent that was proposed in the 
SNPRM for correcting the unsafe condition; and
     Do not add any additional burden upon the public than was 
already proposed in the SNPRM.
    We also determined that these changes will not increase the 
economic burden on any operator or increase the scope of this AD.

Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51

    We reviewed Airbus AOT A57W009-16, Rev 01, including Appendices 1 
and 2, dated July 13, 2016. This service information describes 
procedures for a one-time inspection of the forward fitting lower 
radius of FR 40 for cracking, and corrective action.
    We have also reviewed Airbus Service Bulletin A300-57-6120, dated 
April 28, 2017. This service information describes procedures for 
repetitive inspections of the forward fitting lower radius of FR 40 for 
cracking, and corrective action.
    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 94 airplanes of U.S. registry.

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    We estimate the following costs to comply with this AD:

                                                 Estimated Costs
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                                                                                     Cost per      Cost on U.S.
               Action                         Labor cost            Parts cost        product        operators
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Inspection.........................  3 work-hours x $85 per hour              $0            $255         $23,970
                                      = $255.
Report.............................  1 work-hour x $85 per hour                0              85           7,990
                                      = $85.
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    We have received no definitive data that would enable us to provide 
cost estimates for the on-condition actions specified in this AD.

Paperwork Reduction Act

    A federal agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not 
required to respond to, nor shall a person be subject to penalty for 
failure to comply with a collection of information subject to the 
requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act unless that collection of 
information displays a current valid OMB control number. The control 
number for the collection of information required by this AD is 2120-
0056. The paperwork cost associated with this AD has been detailed in 
the Costs of Compliance section of this document and includes time for 
reviewing instructions, as well as completing and reviewing the 
collection of information. Therefore, all reporting associated with 
this AD is mandatory. Comments concerning the accuracy of this burden 
and suggestions for reducing the burden should be directed to the FAA 
at 800 Independence Ave. SW., Washington, DC 20591, ATTN: Information 
Collection Clearance Officer, AES-200.

Authority for This Rulemaking

    Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to 
issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the 
authority of the FAA Administrator. ``Subtitle VII: Aviation 
Programs,'' describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's 
authority.
    We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in 
``Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: General 
requirements.'' Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with 
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing 
regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator 
finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within 
the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition 
that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this 
rulemaking action.

Regulatory Findings

    We determined that this AD will not have federalism implications 
under Executive Order 13132. This AD will not have a substantial direct 
effect on the States, on the relationship between the national 
government and the States, or on the distribution of power and 
responsibilities among the various levels of government.
    For the reasons discussed above, I certify that this AD:
    1. Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive Order 
12866;
    2. Is not a ``significant rule'' under the DOT Regulatory Policies 
and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979);
    3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska; and
    4. Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or 
negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria 
of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39

    Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by 
reference, Safety.

Adoption of the Amendment

    Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the 
Administrator, the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows:

PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

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1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows:

    Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.


Sec.  39.13  [Amended]

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2. The FAA amends Sec.  39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness 
directive (AD):

2017-15-17 Airbus: Amendment 39-18977; Docket No. FAA-2016-9055; 
Directorate Identifier 2016-NM-071-AD.

(a) Effective Date

    This AD is effective September 5, 2017.

(b) Affected ADs

    None.

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to Airbus airplanes, certificated in any 
category, identified in paragraphs (c)(1), (c)(2), and (c)(3) of 
this AD, on which Airbus Modification 10221 was embodied in 
production.
    (1) Airbus Model A300 B4-605R and B4-622R airplanes.
    (2) Airbus Model A300 C4-605R Variant F airplanes.
    (3) Airbus Model A300 F4-605R and F4-622R airplanes.

(d) Subject

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

(e) Reason

    This AD was prompted by the detection of cracking that 
originated from the fastener holes in the forward fitting lower 
radius of frame (FR) 40. We are issuing this AD to detect and 
correct cracking in the forward fitting lower radius of FR 40. Such 
cracking could reduce the structural integrity of the fuselage.

(f) Compliance

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

(g) Inspection

    At the later of the compliance times specified in paragraphs 
(g)(1) and (g)(2) of this AD, do a high frequency eddy current 
(HFEC) inspection of the lower area of the FR 40 radius for 
cracking, in accordance with paragraph 4.2.2 in Airbus Alert 
Operators Transmission (AOT) A57W009-16, Rev 01, including 
Appendices 1 and 2, dated July 13, 2016.
    (1) Prior to exceeding 19,000 total flight cycles or 41,000 
total flight hours since the airplane's first flight, whichever 
occurs first.
    (2) Within 300 flight cycles or 630 flight hours after the 
effective date of this AD, whichever occurs first.

(h) Additional Inspection for Previously Inspected Airplanes

    For airplanes on which the HFEC inspection required by paragraph 
(g) of this AD was accomplished before the effective date of this AD 
using the procedures in Airbus AOT A57W009-16, Rev 00, including 
Appendices 1 and 2, dated February 25, 2016: Within 300 flight 
cycles or 630 flight hours after the effective date of this AD, 
whichever occurs first, do a one-time additional HFEC inspection of 
the lower area of the FR 40 radius for cracking, in accordance with 
paragraph 4.2.2 in Airbus

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AOT A57W009-16, Rev 01, including Appendices 1 and 2, dated July 13, 
2016.

(i) Corrective Action

    If any crack is found during the inspection required by 
paragraph (g) or (h) of this AD: Before further flight, do the 
applicable corrective actions in accordance with the procedures in 
Airbus AOT A57W009-16, Rev 01, including Appendices 1 and 2, dated 
July 13, 2016. Where AOT A57W009-16, Rev 01, including Appendices 1 
and 2, dated July 13, 2016, specifies to contact Airbus for 
appropriate action, accomplish the corrective actions in accordance 
with the procedures specified in paragraph (m)(2) of this AD.

(j) Optional Service Information for Accomplishing Required Actions

    Accomplishment of the actions required by paragraphs (g), (h), 
and (i) of this AD, in accordance with, and at the compliance times 
specified in, the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Service 
Bulletin A300-57-6120, dated April 28, 2017, is acceptable for 
compliance with the requirements of those paragraphs.

(k) Reporting Requirement

    Submit a report of all findings (both positive and negative) 
from the inspection required by paragraph (g) of this AD to Airbus 
Customer Services through TechRequest on Airbus World (https://w3.airbus.com/) by selecting Engineering Domain and ATA 57-10; or 
submit the results to Airbus in accordance with the procedures in 
Airbus Service Bulletin A300-57-6120, dated April 28, 2017.
    (1) For airplanes on which the inspection specified in paragraph 
(g) of this AD is accomplished on or after the effective date of 
this AD: Submit the report within 30 days after performing the 
inspection.
    (2) For airplanes on which the inspection specified in paragraph 
(g) of this AD is accomplished before the effective date of this AD: 
Submit the report within 30 days after the effective date of this 
AD.

(l) Credit for Previous Actions

    This paragraph provides credit for the action required by 
paragraph (g) of this AD, if that action was done before the 
effective date of this AD using Airbus AOT A57W009-16, Rev 00, 
including Appendices 1 and 2, dated February 25, 2016, provided the 
inspection required by paragraph (h) of this AD is accomplished.

(m) Other FAA AD Provisions

    The following provisions also apply to this AD:
    (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager, 
International Branch, ANM-116, FAA, has the authority to approve 
AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 
39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your request to your 
principal inspector or local Flight Standards District Office, as 
appropriate. If sending information directly to the International 
Branch, send it to the attention of the person identified in 
paragraph (n)(2) of this AD. Information may be emailed to: 9-ANM-116-AMOC-REQUESTS@faa.gov.
    (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-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or the 
European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA); or Airbus's EASA Design 
Organization Approval (DOA). If approved by the DOA, the approval 
must include the DOA-authorized signature.
    (3) Reporting Requirements: A federal agency may not conduct or 
sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, nor shall a 
person be subject to a penalty for failure to comply with a 
collection of information subject to the requirements of the 
Paperwork Reduction Act unless that collection of information 
displays a current valid OMB Control Number. The OMB Control Number 
for this information collection is 2120-0056. Public reporting for 
this collection of information is estimated to be approximately 5 
minutes per response, including the time for reviewing instructions, 
completing and reviewing the collection of information. All 
responses to this collection of information are mandatory. Comments 
concerning the accuracy of this burden and suggestions for reducing 
the burden should be directed to the FAA at: 800 Independence Ave. 
SW., Washington, DC 20591, Attn: Information Collection Clearance 
Officer, AES-200.

(n) Related Information

    (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information 
(MCAI) EASA AD 2016-0179, dated September 12, 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-2016-9055.
    (2) For more information about this AD, contact Dan Rodina, 
Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, ANM-116, FAA, 1601 Lind 
Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; telephone 425-227-2125; fax 425-
227-1149.

(o) Material Incorporated by Reference

    (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the 
incorporation by reference (IBR) of the service information listed 
in this paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
    (2) You must use this service information as applicable to do 
the actions required by this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise.
    (i) Airbus Alert Operators Transmission A57W009-16, Rev 01, 
including Appendices 1 and 2, dated July 13, 2016.
    (ii) Airbus Service Bulletin A300-57-6120, dated April 28, 2017.
    (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 account.airworth-eas@airbus.com; 
Internet http://www.airbus.com.
    (4) 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.
    (5) 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 19, 2017.
Victor Wicklund,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification 
Service.
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                                                modification, or alteration required by this               Issued in Renton, Washington, on July 14,           Examining the AD Docket
                                                AD if it is approved by the Boeing                       2017.
                                                Commercial Airplanes Organization                                                                                You may examine the AD docket on
                                                                                                         Dionne Palermo,
                                                Designation Authorization (ODA) that has                                                                       the Internet at http://
                                                                                                         Acting Manager, Transport Airplane                    www.regulations.gov by searching for
                                                been authorized by the Manager, Seattle
                                                                                                         Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.          and locating Docket No. FAA–2016–
                                                ACO, to make those findings. To be
                                                approved, the repair method, modification                [FR Doc. 2017–15486 Filed 7–31–17; 8:45 am]           9055; or in person at the Docket
                                                deviation, or alteration deviation must meet             BILLING CODE 4910–13–P                                Management Facility between 9 a.m.
                                                the certification basis of the airplane, and the                                                               and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
                                                approval must specifically refer to this AD.                                                                   except Federal holidays. The AD docket
                                                   (4) For service information that contains             DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION                          contains this AD, the regulatory
                                                steps that are labeled as Required for
                                                                                                                                                               evaluation, any comments received, and
                                                Compliance (RC), the provisions of                       Federal Aviation Administration
                                                paragraphs (i)(4)(i) and (i)(4)(ii) of this AD                                                                 other information. The street address for
                                                apply.                                                                                                         the Docket Office (telephone 800–647–
                                                                                                         14 CFR Part 39
                                                   (i) The steps labeled as RC, including                                                                      5527) is Docket Management Facility,
                                                substeps under an RC step and any figures                                                                      U.S. Department of Transportation,
                                                                                                         [Docket No. FAA–2016–9055; Directorate
                                                identified in an RC step, must be done to                Identifier 2016–NM–071–AD; Amendment                  Docket Operations, M–30, West
                                                comply with the AD. An AMOC is required                  39–18977; AD 2017–15–17]                              Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140,
                                                for any deviations to RC steps, including                                                                      1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
                                                substeps and identified figures.                                                                               Washington, DC 20590.
                                                   (ii) Steps not labeled as RC may be                   RIN 2120–AA64
                                                deviated from using accepted methods in                                                                        FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dan
                                                accordance with the operator’s maintenance               Airworthiness Directives; Airbus                      Rodina, Aerospace Engineer,
                                                or inspection program without obtaining                  Airplanes                                             International Branch, ANM–116,
                                                approval of an AMOC, provided the RC steps,                                                                    Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA,
                                                                                                         AGENCY:  Federal Aviation
                                                including substeps and identified figures, can                                                                 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA
                                                still be done as specified, and the airplane             Administration (FAA), Department of
                                                                                                                                                               98057–3356; telephone 425–227–2125;
                                                can be put back in an airworthy condition.               Transportation (DOT).
                                                                                                                                                               fax 425–227–1149.
                                                                                                         ACTION: Final rule.
                                                (j) Related Information                                                                                        SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
                                                   (1) For more information about this AD,               SUMMARY:    We are adopting a new                     Discussion
                                                contact Kelly McGuckin, Aerospace                        airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
                                                Engineer, Systems and Equipment Branch,                                                                           We issued a supplemental notice of
                                                                                                         Airbus Model A300 B4–600R series
                                                ANM–130S, FAA, Seattle ACO, 1601 Lind                                                                          proposed rulemaking (SNPRM) to
                                                                                                         airplanes, Model A300 C4–605R Variant
                                                Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356;                                                                             amend 14 CFR part 39 by adding an AD
                                                phone: 425–917–6490; fax: 425–917–6590;
                                                                                                         F airplanes, and Model A300 F4–600R
                                                                                                                                                               that would apply to certain Airbus
                                                email: kelly.mcguckin@faa.gov.                           series airplanes. This AD was prompted
                                                                                                                                                               Model A300 B4–600R series airplanes,
                                                   (2) Service information identified in this            by the results of a full stress analysis of
                                                                                                                                                               Model A300 C4–605R Variant F
                                                AD that is not incorporated by reference is              the lower area of a certain frame that
                                                                                                                                                               airplanes, and Model A300 F4–600R
                                                available at the addresses specified in                  revealed that a crack could occur in this
                                                paragraphs (k)(3) and (k)(4) of this AD.
                                                                                                                                                               series airplanes. The SNPRM published
                                                                                                         area after a certain number of flight
                                                                                                                                                               in the Federal Register on March 2,
                                                (k) Material Incorporated by Reference                   cycles. This AD requires an inspection
                                                                                                                                                               2017 (82 FR 12314) (‘‘the SNPRM’’). We
                                                                                                         of the lower area of a certain frame
                                                   (1) The Director of the Federal Register                                                                    preceded the SNPRM with a notice of
                                                approved the incorporation by reference
                                                                                                         radius for cracking, and corrective
                                                                                                                                                               proposed rulemaking (NPRM) that
                                                (IBR) of the service information listed in this          action if necessary. We are issuing this
                                                                                                                                                               published in the Federal Register on
                                                paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR                AD to address the unsafe condition on
                                                                                                                                                               September 8, 2016 (81 FR 62026) (‘‘the
                                                part 51.                                                 these products.
                                                                                                                                                               NPRM’’). The NPRM proposed to
                                                   (2) You must use this service information             DATES: This AD is effective September 5,
                                                as applicable to do the actions required by
                                                                                                                                                               require an inspection of the lower area
                                                                                                         2017.                                                 of a certain frame radius for cracking,
                                                this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.                 The Director of the Federal Register
                                                   (i) Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B787–                                                                     and corrective action if necessary. The
                                                81205–SB290031–00, Issue 001, dated March
                                                                                                         approved the incorporation by reference               NPRM was prompted by the results of
                                                25, 2016.                                                of certain publications listed in this AD             a full stress analysis of the lower area of
                                                   (ii) Reserved.                                        as of September 5, 2017.                              a certain frame that revealed a crack
                                                   (3) For service information identified in             ADDRESSES: For service information                    could occur in the forward fitting lower
                                                this AD, contact Boeing Commercial                       identified in this final rule, contact                radius of a certain frame after a certain
                                                Airplanes, Attention: Contractual & Data                 Airbus SAS, Airworthiness Office—                     number of flight cycles. The SNPRM
                                                Services (C&DS), 2600 Westminster Blvd.,                 EAW, 1 Rond Point Maurice Bellonte,
                                                MC 110–SK57, Seal Beach, CA 90740;
                                                                                                                                                               proposed to require extending the area
                                                telephone 562–797–1717; Internet https://
                                                                                                         31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone                to be inspected for cracking and adding
                                                www.myboeingfleet.com.                                   +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61 93 44                 an inspection for previously inspected
                                                   (4) You may view this service information             51; email account.airworth-eas@                       airplanes. We are issuing this AD to
                                                at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate,              airbus.com; Internet http://                          detect and correct cracking in the
                                                1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For                    www.airbus.com. You may view this                     forward fitting lower radius of a certain
                                                information on the availability of this                  referenced service information at the                 frame. Such cracking could reduce the
                                                material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221.                  FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate,                  structural integrity of the fuselage.
                                                   (5) You may view this service information
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                                                                                                         1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA.                        The European Aviation Safety Agency
                                                that is incorporated by reference at the                 For information on the availability of                (EASA), which is the Technical Agent
                                                National Archives and Records
                                                Administration (NARA). For information on
                                                                                                         this material at the FAA, call 425–227–               for the Member States of the European
                                                the availability of this material at NARA, call          1221. It is also available on the Internet            Union, has issued EASA AD 2016–0179,
                                                202–741–6030, or go to: http://                          at http://www.regulations.gov by                      dated September 12, 2016 (referred to
                                                www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-               searching for and locating Docket No.                 after this as the Mandatory Continuing
                                                locations.html.                                          FAA–2016–9055.                                        Airworthiness Information, or ‘‘the


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                                                MCAI’’), which superseded EASA AD                        Requests To Refer to New Service                      FedEx suggested that the older method
                                                2016–0085, dated April 28, 2016. EASA                    Information                                           of reporting be allowed until it has the
                                                AD 2016–0085 was the MCAI referred to                       FedEx and United Parcel Service                    computer and personnel resources in
                                                in the NPRM.                                             (UPS) requested that the SNPRM be                     place to utilize online reporting.
                                                  The MCAI was issued to correct an                      revised to refer to a service bulletin that             We agree with the commenter’s
                                                unsafe condition for certain Airbus                      Airbus plans to release to replace Airbus             request. We have determined that
                                                Model A300 B4–600R series airplanes,                     Alert Operators Transmission (AOT)                    operators may use either the online or
                                                Model A300 C4–605R Variant F                             A57W009–16, Rev 01, including                         older reporting method. We have
                                                airplanes, and Model A300 F4–600R                        Appendices 1 and 2, dated July 13, 2016               revised paragraph (k) of this AD
                                                series airplanes. The MCAI states:                       (‘‘AOT A57W009–16, Rev 01’’). AOT                     (paragraph (j) of the proposed AD (in the
                                                                                                         A57W009–16, Rev 01, was identified as                 SNPRM)) to allow operators to report
                                                   Following a full stress analysis of the
                                                                                                         the service information to be used to                 inspection findings using the online
                                                Frame (FR) 40 lower area, supported by a
                                                Finite Element Model (FEM), of the post-mod              accomplish the actions specified in the               reporting system or submit the results to
                                                10221 configuration, it was demonstrated                 SNPRM. UPS noted that the service                     Airbus in accordance with the
                                                that, for the FR40 forward fitting lower                 bulletin would include information                    instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin
                                                radius, a crack could occur after a certain              based on in-service reports from                      A300–57–6120, dated April 28, 2017.
                                                amount of flight cycles (FC).                            operators who had accomplished the                    Conclusion
                                                   This condition, if not detected and                   inspection identified in AOT
                                                corrected, could reduce the structural                   A57W009–16, Rev 01, and based on the                    We reviewed the relevant data,
                                                integrity of the fuselage.                               results of a full stress analysis of the              considered the comments received, and
                                                   To address this potential unsafe condition,           frame (FR) 40 lower area. Based on this               determined that air safety and the
                                                Airbus established that crack detection could            information Airbus changed the initial                public interest require adopting this AD
                                                be achieved through a special detailed                                                                         with the changes described previously
                                                                                                         inspection compliance time from what
                                                inspection (SDI) using a high frequency eddy
                                                                                                         was specified in AOT A57W009–16,                      and minor editorial changes. We have
                                                current (HFEC) method, and issued Alert
                                                Operators Transmission (AOT) A57W009–16                  Rev 01, and established repetitive                    determined that these minor changes:
                                                to provide those inspection instructions.                inspection intervals. FedEx and UPS                     • Are consistent with the intent that
                                                   Consequently, EASA issued AD 2016–0085                both mentioned that to reduce the                     was proposed in the SNPRM for
                                                to require a one-time SDI of the FR40 lower              number of alternative method of                       correcting the unsafe condition; and
                                                area and, depending on findings,                         compliance (AMOC) requests, the                         • Do not add any additional burden
                                                accomplishment of applicable corrective                  SNPRM should be revised to include the                upon the public than was already
                                                action(s).                                               service bulletin. UPS also noted that                 proposed in the SNPRM.
                                                   Since that [EASA] AD was issued, further              including the service information would                 We also determined that these
                                                cracks were detected, originating from the               benefit the FAA because the FAA could
                                                fastener hole, and, based on these findings,                                                                   changes will not increase the economic
                                                                                                         avoid future rulemaking regarding this                burden on any operator or increase the
                                                it was determined that inspection area must              issue.
                                                be enlarged, and Airbus AOT A57W009–16                                                                         scope of this AD.
                                                                                                            We partially agree with the
                                                Revision (Rev.) 01 was issued accordingly.               commenters’ requests. After the SNPRM                 Related Service Information Under 1
                                                   For the reasons described above, this
                                                                                                         was published, Airbus issued Service                  CFR Part 51
                                                [EASA] AD retains the requirements of EASA
                                                AD 2016–0085, which is superseded, extends               Bulletin A300–57–6120, dated April 28,
                                                                                                                                                                  We reviewed Airbus AOT A57W009–
                                                the area of inspection, and requires an                  2017. However, instead of removing the
                                                                                                                                                               16, Rev 01, including Appendices 1 and
                                                additional inspection for aeroplanes                     reference to AOT A57W009–16, Rev 01,
                                                                                                                                                               2, dated July 13, 2016. This service
                                                previously inspected.                                    in this AD, we have added paragraph (j)
                                                                                                                                                               information describes procedures for a
                                                   The one-time SDI for high cycle aeroplanes            to this AD to allow operators to do the
                                                                                                                                                               one-time inspection of the forward
                                                is intended to mitigate the highest risks                required actions in accordance with the
                                                                                                                                                               fitting lower radius of FR 40 for
                                                within the fleet. Airbus is currently                    Accomplishment Instructions of Service
                                                developing instructions for repetitive                                                                         cracking, and corrective action.
                                                                                                         Bulletin A300–57–6120, dated April 28,
                                                inspections that are likely to be the subject            2017. We have redesignated the                           We have also reviewed Airbus Service
                                                of further [EASA] AD action.                             subsequent paragraphs accordingly.                    Bulletin A300–57–6120, dated April 28,
                                                                                                                                                               2017. This service information describes
                                                  You may examine the MCAI in the                        Request To Revise Reporting Method                    procedures for repetitive inspections of
                                                AD docket on the Internet at http://                       FedEx requested that paragraph (j) of               the forward fitting lower radius of FR 40
                                                www.regulations.gov by searching for                     the proposed AD (in the SNPRM) be                     for cracking, and corrective action.
                                                and locating Docket No. FAA–2016–                        revised to provide flexibility regarding                 This service information is reasonably
                                                9055.                                                    the method of reporting inspection                    available because the interested parties
                                                Comments                                                 results to Airbus. FedEx stated that to               have access to it through their normal
                                                                                                         utilize the Airbus online reporting                   course of business or by the means
                                                  We gave the public the opportunity to                  system would require substantial                      identified in the ADDRESSES section.
                                                participate in developing this AD. The                   updates to its information technology
                                                                                                                                                               Costs of Compliance
                                                following presents the comments                          systems and personnel training;
                                                received on the SNPRM and the FAA’s                      therefore, it is not prepared to utilize the            We estimate that this AD affects 94
                                                response to each comment.                                online reporting system at this time.                 airplanes of U.S. registry.
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                                                  We estimate the following costs to
                                                comply with this AD:

                                                                                                                                  ESTIMATED COSTS
                                                                                                                                                                                                 Cost per      Cost on U.S.
                                                                 Action                                                       Labor cost                                     Parts cost          product        operators

                                                Inspection ................................     3 work-hours × $85 per hour = $255 .....................................                  $0           $255          $23,970
                                                Report .....................................    1 work-hour × $85 per hour = $85 .........................................                 0             85            7,990



                                                  We have received no definitive data                              Regulatory Findings                                       (c) Applicability
                                                that would enable us to provide cost                                                                                           This AD applies to Airbus airplanes,
                                                                                                                     We determined that this AD will not
                                                estimates for the on-condition actions                                                                                       certificated in any category, identified in
                                                                                                                   have federalism implications under
                                                specified in this AD.                                                                                                        paragraphs (c)(1), (c)(2), and (c)(3) of this AD,
                                                                                                                   Executive Order 13132. This AD will                       on which Airbus Modification 10221 was
                                                Paperwork Reduction Act                                            not have a substantial direct effect on                   embodied in production.
                                                                                                                   the States, on the relationship between                     (1) Airbus Model A300 B4–605R and B4–
                                                  A federal agency may not conduct or                              the national government and the States,                   622R airplanes.
                                                sponsor, and a person is not required to                           or on the distribution of power and                         (2) Airbus Model A300 C4–605R Variant F
                                                respond to, nor shall a person be subject                          responsibilities among the various                        airplanes.
                                                to penalty for failure to comply with a                            levels of government.                                       (3) Airbus Model A300 F4–605R and F4–
                                                collection of information subject to the                             For the reasons discussed above, I
                                                                                                                                                                             622R airplanes.
                                                requirements of the Paperwork                                      certify that this AD:                                     (d) Subject
                                                Reduction Act unless that collection of
                                                information displays a current valid                                 1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory                     Air Transport Association (ATA) of
                                                                                                                   action’’ under Executive Order 12866;                     America Code 57, Wings.
                                                OMB control number. The control
                                                number for the collection of information                             2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the              (e) Reason
                                                required by this AD is 2120–0056. The                              DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures                       This AD was prompted by the detection of
                                                paperwork cost associated with this AD                             (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979);                         cracking that originated from the fastener
                                                has been detailed in the Costs of                                    3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in               holes in the forward fitting lower radius of
                                                Compliance section of this document                                Alaska; and                                               frame (FR) 40. We are issuing this AD to
                                                and includes time for reviewing                                      4. Will not have a significant                          detect and correct cracking in the forward
                                                instructions, as well as completing and                            economic impact, positive or negative,                    fitting lower radius of FR 40. Such cracking
                                                                                                                                                                             could reduce the structural integrity of the
                                                reviewing the collection of information.                           on a substantial number of small entities
                                                                                                                                                                             fuselage.
                                                Therefore, all reporting associated with                           under the criteria of the Regulatory
                                                this AD is mandatory. Comments                                     Flexibility Act.                                          (f) Compliance
                                                concerning the accuracy of this burden                                                                                         Comply with this AD within the
                                                                                                                   List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
                                                and suggestions for reducing the burden                                                                                      compliance times specified, unless already
                                                should be directed to the FAA at 800                                 Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation                  done.
                                                Independence Ave. SW., Washington,                                 safety, Incorporation by reference,                       (g) Inspection
                                                DC 20591, ATTN: Information                                        Safety.
                                                                                                                                                                                At the later of the compliance times
                                                Collection Clearance Officer, AES–200.                                                                                       specified in paragraphs (g)(1) and (g)(2) of
                                                                                                                   Adoption of the Amendment
                                                Authority for This Rulemaking                                                                                                this AD, do a high frequency eddy current
                                                                                                                     Accordingly, under the authority                        (HFEC) inspection of the lower area of the FR
                                                   Title 49 of the United States Code                              delegated to me by the Administrator,                     40 radius for cracking, in accordance with
                                                specifies the FAA’s authority to issue                             the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as                          paragraph 4.2.2 in Airbus Alert Operators
                                                rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I,                              follows:                                                  Transmission (AOT) A57W009–16, Rev 01,
                                                section 106, describes the authority of                                                                                      including Appendices 1 and 2, dated July 13,
                                                                                                                   PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS                                     2016.
                                                the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII:                                                                                          (1) Prior to exceeding 19,000 total flight
                                                Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more                             DIRECTIVES
                                                                                                                                                                             cycles or 41,000 total flight hours since the
                                                detail the scope of the Agency’s                                                                                             airplane’s first flight, whichever occurs first.
                                                authority.                                                         ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39
                                                                                                                                                                                (2) Within 300 flight cycles or 630 flight
                                                                                                                   continues to read as follows:                             hours after the effective date of this AD,
                                                   We are issuing this rulemaking under
                                                                                                                       Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.            whichever occurs first.
                                                the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII,
                                                Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701:                                § 39.13     [Amended]                                     (h) Additional Inspection for Previously
                                                General requirements.’’ Under that                                                                                           Inspected Airplanes
                                                section, Congress charges the FAA with                             ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding                       For airplanes on which the HFEC
                                                promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in                         the following new airworthiness                           inspection required by paragraph (g) of this
                                                air commerce by prescribing regulations                            directive (AD):                                           AD was accomplished before the effective
                                                for practices, methods, and procedures                             2017–15–17 Airbus: Amendment 39–18977;                    date of this AD using the procedures in
                                                                                                                                                                             Airbus AOT A57W009–16, Rev 00, including
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                                                the Administrator finds necessary for                                  Docket No. FAA–2016–9055; Directorate
                                                                                                                       Identifier 2016–NM–071–AD.                            Appendices 1 and 2, dated February 25,
                                                safety in air commerce. This regulation
                                                                                                                                                                             2016: Within 300 flight cycles or 630 flight
                                                is within the scope of that authority                              (a) Effective Date                                        hours after the effective date of this AD,
                                                because it addresses an unsafe condition                             This AD is effective September 5, 2017.                 whichever occurs first, do a one-time
                                                that is likely to exist or develop on                                                                                        additional HFEC inspection of the lower area
                                                products identified in this rulemaking                             (b) Affected ADs                                          of the FR 40 radius for cracking, in
                                                action.                                                              None.                                                   accordance with paragraph 4.2.2 in Airbus



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                                                AOT A57W009–16, Rev 01, including                           (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any           National Archives and Records
                                                Appendices 1 and 2, dated July 13, 2016.                 requirement in this AD to obtain corrective           Administration (NARA). For information on
                                                                                                         actions from a manufacturer, the action must          the availability of this material at NARA, call
                                                (i) Corrective Action                                    be accomplished using a method approved               202–741–6030, or go to: http://www.archives.
                                                   If any crack is found during the inspection           by the Manager, International Branch, ANM–            gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html.
                                                required by paragraph (g) or (h) of this AD:             116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or
                                                Before further flight, do the applicable                                                                         Issued in Renton, Washington, on July 19,
                                                                                                         the European Aviation Safety Agency
                                                corrective actions in accordance with the                (EASA); or Airbus’s EASA Design                       2017.
                                                procedures in Airbus AOT A57W009–16, Rev                 Organization Approval (DOA). If approved by           Victor Wicklund,
                                                01, including Appendices 1 and 2, dated July             the DOA, the approval must include the                Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
                                                13, 2016. Where AOT A57W009–16, Rev 01,                  DOA-authorized signature.                             Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
                                                including Appendices 1 and 2, dated July 13,                (3) Reporting Requirements: A federal              [FR Doc. 2017–15808 Filed 7–31–17; 8:45 am]
                                                2016, specifies to contact Airbus for                    agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a
                                                                                                                                                               BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
                                                appropriate action, accomplish the corrective            person is not required to respond to, nor
                                                actions in accordance with the procedures                shall a person be subject to a penalty for
                                                specified in paragraph (m)(2) of this AD.                failure to comply with a collection of
                                                                                                         information subject to the requirements of            DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
                                                (j) Optional Service Information for                     the Paperwork Reduction Act unless that
                                                Accomplishing Required Actions                           collection of information displays a current          Federal Aviation Administration
                                                   Accomplishment of the actions required by             valid OMB Control Number. The OMB
                                                paragraphs (g), (h), and (i) of this AD, in              Control Number for this information                   14 CFR Part 39
                                                accordance with, and at the compliance                   collection is 2120–0056. Public reporting for
                                                times specified in, the Accomplishment                   this collection of information is estimated to        [Docket No. FAA–2017–0142; Product
                                                Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A300–            be approximately 5 minutes per response,              Identifier 2016–SW–013–AD; Amendment
                                                57–6120, dated April 28, 2017, is acceptable             including the time for reviewing instructions,        39–18979; AD 2017–16–02]
                                                for compliance with the requirements of                  completing and reviewing the collection of
                                                those paragraphs.                                        information. All responses to this collection         RIN 2120–AA64
                                                                                                         of information are mandatory. Comments
                                                (k) Reporting Requirement                                concerning the accuracy of this burden and            Airworthiness Directives; Agusta
                                                   Submit a report of all findings (both                 suggestions for reducing the burden should            S.p.A. Helicopters
                                                positive and negative) from the inspection               be directed to the FAA at: 800 Independence
                                                required by paragraph (g) of this AD to                  Ave. SW., Washington, DC 20591, Attn:                 AGENCY:  Federal Aviation
                                                Airbus Customer Services through                         Information Collection Clearance Officer,             Administration (FAA), DOT.
                                                TechRequest on Airbus World (https://                    AES–200.                                              ACTION: Final rule.
                                                w3.airbus.com/) by selecting Engineering
                                                Domain and ATA 57–10; or submit the                      (n) Related Information
                                                                                                                                                               SUMMARY:    We are adopting a new
                                                results to Airbus in accordance with the                    (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing                  airworthiness directive (AD) for Agusta
                                                procedures in Airbus Service Bulletin A300–              Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA AD              S.p.A. Model A109S helicopters. This
                                                57–6120, dated April 28, 2017.                           2016–0179, dated September 12, 2016, for
                                                   (1) For airplanes on which the inspection             related information. This MCAI may be
                                                                                                                                                               AD requires adding limitations to the
                                                specified in paragraph (g) of this AD is                 found in the AD docket on the Internet at             rotorcraft flight manual (RFM). This AD
                                                accomplished on or after the effective date of           http://www.regulations.gov by searching for           was prompted by a report of a cabin
                                                this AD: Submit the report within 30 days                and locating Docket No. FAA–2016–9055.                liner detaching from the helicopter and
                                                after performing the inspection.                            (2) For more information about this AD,            hitting the main rotor (M/R) blades
                                                   (2) For airplanes on which the inspection             contact Dan Rodina, Aerospace Engineer,               during flight. The actions of this AD are
                                                specified in paragraph (g) of this AD is                 International Branch, ANM–116, FAA, 1601              intended to prevent an unsafe condition
                                                accomplished before the effective date of this           Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356;               on these products.
                                                AD: Submit the report within 30 days after               telephone 425–227–2125; fax 425–227–1149.
                                                the effective date of this AD.                                                                                 DATES: This AD is effective September 5,
                                                                                                         (o) Material Incorporated by Reference                2017.
                                                (l) Credit for Previous Actions                             (1) The Director of the Federal Register           ADDRESSES: For service information
                                                   This paragraph provides credit for the                approved the incorporation by reference               identified in this final rule, contact
                                                action required by paragraph (g) of this AD,             (IBR) of the service information listed in this
                                                if that action was done before the effective             paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR             AgustaWestland, Product Support
                                                date of this AD using Airbus AOT A57W009–                part 51.                                              Engineering, Via del Gregge, 100, 21015
                                                16, Rev 00, including Appendices 1 and 2,                   (2) You must use this service information          Lonate Pozzolo (VA) Italy, ATTN:
                                                dated February 25, 2016, provided the                    as applicable to do the actions required by           Maurizio D’Angelo; telephone 39–0331–
                                                inspection required by paragraph (h) of this             this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise.          664757; fax 39 0331–664680; or at
                                                AD is accomplished.                                         (i) Airbus Alert Operators Transmission            http://www.agustawestland.com/
                                                                                                         A57W009–16, Rev 01, including Appendices              technical-bulletins. You may review the
                                                (m) Other FAA AD Provisions                              1 and 2, dated July 13, 2016.
                                                   The following provisions also apply to this
                                                                                                                                                               referenced service information at the
                                                                                                            (ii) Airbus Service Bulletin A300–57–6120,
                                                AD:                                                      dated April 28, 2017.                                 FAA, Office of the Regional Counsel,
                                                   (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance                    (3) For service information identified in          Southwest Region, 10101 Hillwood
                                                (AMOCs): The Manager, International                      this AD, contact Airbus SAS, Airworthiness            Pkwy., Room 6N–321, Fort Worth, TX
                                                Branch, ANM–116, FAA, has the authority to               Office—EAW, 1 Rond Point Maurice                      76177.
                                                approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested                  Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France;
                                                using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19.              telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61             Examining the AD Docket
                                                In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your               93 44 51; email account.airworth-eas@                   You may examine the AD docket on
                                                request to your principal inspector or local
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                                                                                                         airbus.com; Internet http://www.airbus.com.           the Internet at http://
                                                Flight Standards District Office, as                        (4) You may view this service information          www.regulations.gov by searching for
                                                appropriate. If sending information directly             at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate,
                                                to the International Branch, send it to the              1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For                 and locating Docket No. FAA–2017–
                                                attention of the person identified in                    information on the availability of this               0142; or in person at the Docket
                                                paragraph (n)(2) of this AD. Information may             material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221.               Operations Office between 9 a.m. and 5
                                                be emailed to: 9-ANM-116-AMOC-                              (5) You may view this service information          p.m., Monday through Friday, except
                                                REQUESTS@faa.gov.                                        that is incorporated by reference at the              Federal holidays. The AD docket


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Document Created: 2018-10-24 11:42:30
Document Modified: 2018-10-24 11:42:30
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 September 5, 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 35644 
RIN Number2120-AA64
CFR AssociatedAir Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety

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