82 FR 39347 - Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 159 (August 18, 2017)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 159 (August 18, 2017)
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| FR Document | 2017-14471 |
[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 159 (Friday, August 18, 2017)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 39347-39351] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2017-14471] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2016-9508; Directorate Identifier 2016-NM-065-AD; Amendment 39-18956; AD 2017-14-12] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of Transportation (DOT). ACTION: Final rule. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: We are superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2015-22-06 which applied to all Airbus Model A318, A319, A320, and A321 series airplanes. AD 2015-22-06 required revising the After Start Normal Procedures section of the airplane flight manual (AFM) to provide procedures that address latent failures in the spoiler and elevator computer (SEC). This AD requires installing new updated SEC software. This AD was prompted by reports that certain maintenance messages indicated the loss of elevator servo control monitoring performed by SEC 1, SEC 2, or both, during the engine start. We are issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products. DATES: This AD is effective September 22, 2017. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of certain publications listed in this AD as of September 22, 2017. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of a certain other publication listed in this AD as of November 20, 2015 (80 FR 68429, November 5, 2015). ADDRESSES: For service information identified in this final rule, contact Airbus, Airworthiness Office-EIAS, 1 Rond Point Maurice Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61 93 44 51; email account.airworth-eas@airbus.com; Internet http://www.airbus.com. You may view this referenced service information at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 425 227-1221. It is also available on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2016- 9508. 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- 9508; or in person at the Docket Management Facility between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket contains this AD, the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and other information. The address for the Docket Office (telephone 800- 647-5527) is Docket Management Facility, U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Sanjay Ralhan, Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; telephone 425-227-1405; fax 425-227-1149. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: [[Page 39348]] Discussion We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR part 39 to supersede AD 2015-22-06, Amendment 39-18311 (80 FR 68429, November 5, 2015) (``AD 2015-22-06''). AD 2015-22-06 applied to all Airbus Model A318, A319, A320, and A321 series airplanes. The NPRM published in the Federal Register on December 20, 2016 (81 FR 92749). The NPRM was prompted by reports that some maintenance messages pointed out the loss of elevator servo control monitoring performed by SEC 1, SEC 2, or both, during the engine start. The NPRM proposed to continue to require revision of the After Start Normal Procedures section of the AFM. The NPRM also proposed to require multiple actions depending on airplane configuration. For airplanes with SEC C that have received the previous Airbus modification to SEC hardware, the NPRM proposed to require a software update and revision to the AFM. For airplanes that have not received the modification, the NPRM proposed to require inspection of the currently installed SEC hardware to determine if it is affected by this AD and to complete a corrective action to update the software and AFM as required. We are issuing this AD to prevent an undetected loss of redundancy during flight if an affected SEC cannot control the related elevator servo control(s), which could result in reduced control of the airplane. The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical Agent for the Member States of the European Union, has issued EASA Airworthiness Directive, 2016-0056, dated March 18, 2016 (referred to after this as the Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or ``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for all Airbus Model A318 and A319 series airplanes, and Model A320-211, -212, -214, -231, -232, and -233, and A321-111, -112, -131, -211, -212, -213, -231, and -232 airplanes. The MCAI states: Following the introduction of new Spoiler and Elevator Computer (SEC) hardware C Part Number (P/N) B372CAM0100 with software (SW) standards 122, 124 and 125 (identified by P/N B372CAM0101, P/N B372CAM0102 and P/N B372CAM0103, respectively, and hereafter referred to as an ``affected SEC software standard'' in this [EASA] AD), some airlines reported receiving maintenance messages, e.g. ``SEC OR WIRING FROM L or R ELEV POS MON XDCR'' and/or ``SEC OR WIRING FROM G or Y ELEV POS XDCR'', which are associated with servo control or elevator transducer monitoring. Such messages are triggered by a short data inconsistency due to power transients, when the engines are started. This condition, if not corrected, could lead to an undetected loss of redundancy during flight if an affected SEC cannot control the related elevator servo control(s), possibly resulting in reduced control of the aeroplane. To address this potential unsafe condition, EASA issued AD 2015- 0191 [which corresponds to AD 2015-22-06] to require amendment of the applicable [Airbus] Airplane Flight Manual (AFM) to include the flight crew procedure necessary to recover full SEC redundancy. Since that [EASA] AD was issued, to fix the software deficiency, SEC software standard 126 (identified by P/N B372CAM0104) was developed, which is embodied in production through Airbus modification (mod) 161208 (installation of SEC software standard 126), and introduced in service through Airbus Service Bulletin (SB) A320-27-1252. For the reason described above, this [EASA] AD retains the AFM change requirements of EASA AD 2015-0191, which is superseded, and requires the removal and/or upgrade of [an affected] SEC. 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- 9508. Comments We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing this AD. The following presents the comments received on the NPRM and the FAA's response to each comment. Support for the NPRM The Air Line Pilots Association, International (ALPA), expressed its full support for the NPRM. Request To Extend Compliance Time for Replacement of Affected Software American Airlines (AAL) requested that we revise the proposed AD to extend the proposed compliance time for replacement of the affected software from 3 months to 24 months. AAL mentioned that it has 121 airplanes, for a total of 363 SEC computers, and that the proposed compliance time of 3 months poses a significant burden on its ability to comply with the proposed requirements. AAL asserted that an increase in the specified compliance time would greatly decrease the burden with no added safety risk, due to the revision of the AFM specified in paragraph (g) of the proposed AD. We do not agree to extend the specified compliance time. The operator provided no technical justification for revising this compliance time. Further, in developing an appropriate compliance time for this action, we considered the urgency associated with the subject unsafe condition, the availability of necessary replacement software, recommendations from the manufacturer, and the practical aspect of accomplishing the required modification within a period of time that corresponds to the normal scheduled maintenance for most affected operators. We have determined that a 3-month compliance time will ensure an acceptable level of safety and allow the software replacement to be done during regular maintenance schedules for most affected operators. However, under the provisions of paragraph (p)(1) of this AD, we will consider requests for approval of an extension of the compliance time if sufficient data are submitted to substantiate that the new compliance time would provide an acceptable level of safety. We have not changed this AD in this regard. Request To Permit Replacement of SEC in Lieu of Software Standard 126 AAL requested that we revise paragraph (i)(l) of the proposed AD to allow replacement of the SEC in lieu of installation of SEC software standard 126. AAL suggested that we add a statement similar to paragraph (i)(2) of the proposed AD, to paragraph (i)(1) of the proposed AD, allowing replacement of the SEC to be accomplished in accordance with an installation method approved by the Manager, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or EASA; or Airbus's EASA Design Organization Approval (DOA). AAL asserted that there are cases where the option to replace the SEC in accordance with the applicable Airbus airplane maintenance manual or other approved methods on airplanes having Airbus modification 39429 would benefit operators, especially given the 3-month compliance time. We disagree with the request to revise paragraph (i)(1) of this AD. As specified in the MCAI, paragraph (i)(1) of this AD applies to airplanes with Airbus modification 39429 embodied in production and requires installing SEC software standard 126, which is the only approved corrective action. The instructions in paragraph (i)(2) of this AD only apply to airplanes that have not received the modification in production. However, under the provisions of paragraph (p)(1) of this AD, we will consider alternative replacements if sufficient data are submitted to substantiate that the alternative replacement would provide an acceptable level of safety. We have not changed this AD in this regard. [[Page 39349]] Request To Specify Latest Airbus Service Bulletin Airbus requested that we revise the NPRM to reference Airbus Service Bulletin A320-27-1257, Revision 01, dated January 1, 2017, for the applicable software replacement required by paragraph (i)(2) of this AD. Airbus Service Bulletin A320-27-1257, dated December 18, 2015, was specified as the appropriate source of service information for the proposed SEC software replacement provided in the proposed AD. Airbus stated that Airbus Service Bulletin A320-27-1257, Revision 01, dated January 1, 2017, was issued to add a maintenance records check for determining the part number of the SEC software, and to correct a typographical error in a part number in a certain subtask. We agree that this AD should specify Airbus Service Bulletin A320- 27-1257, Revision 01, dated January 1, 2017. This service information corrects errors in Airbus Service Bulletin A320-27-1257, dated December 18, 2015, which were noted in the NPRM. No additional work is necessary for airplanes on which the actions were performed using Airbus Service Bulletin A320-27-1257, dated December 18, 2015. Therefore, we have changed this AD to refer to Airbus Service Bulletin A320-27-1257, Revision 01, dated January 1, 2017, as the appropriate source of service information for the applicable required SEC software replacement. We have also added paragraph (o) to this AD to provide credit for actions accomplished prior to the effective date of this AD, if those actions were performed using Airbus Service Bulletin A320-27- 1257, dated December 18, 2015, and redesignated subsequent paragraphs accordingly. Additional Changes to This AD We have revised this AD to provide credit for the software replacement required by paragraph (i)(1) of this AD, if those actions were performed before the effective date of this AD using Airbus Service Bulletin A320-27-1252, dated November 6, 2015. We have also moved the content of note 1 to paragraph (g) of the proposed AD to the text in paragraph (g) of this AD. We have redesignated the subsequent note accordingly. In addition, we have revised paragraph (m) of this AD to clarify the provision for installation of equivalent software and hardware. The proposed AD referred to the effective date of this AD. This AD refers to the effective date of the MCAI. Conclusion We reviewed the available data, including the comments received, and determined that air safety and the public interest require adopting this AD with the changes described previously and minor editorial changes. We have determined that these changes:Are consistent with the intent that was proposed in the NPRM for correcting the unsafe condition; and Do not add any additional burden upon the public than was already proposed in the NPRM. Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 We reviewed the following service information: Airbus Service Bulletin A320-27-1252, Revision 01, dated February 18, 2016. Airbus Service Bulletin A320-27-1257, Revision 01, dated January 1, 2017. This service information provides information for identifying affected SECs and updating the software on affected SECs. These documents are distinct since they apply to different airplane configurations. We also reviewed Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 Temporary Revision TR572, Issue 1.0, dated August 13, 2015, to the Airbus A318/A319/A320/ A321 AFM. This service information describes the reset of SEC 1 and SEC 2 that must be done after engine start. 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 959 airplanes of U.S. registry. 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 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- AFM revision (retained action from AD 1 work-hour x $85 per hour $0 $85 $81,515 2015-22-06). = $85. Removal and replacement of SEC (new 4 work-hours x $85 per hour 0 340 326,060 action). = $340. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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, [[Page 39350]] the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows: PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES 0 1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows: Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. Sec. 39.13 [Amended] 0 2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by removing Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2015-22-06, Amendment 39-18311 (80 FR 68429, November 5, 2015), and adding the following new AD: 2017-14-12 Airbus: Amendment 39-18956; Docket No. FAA-2016-9508; Directorate Identifier 2016-NM-065-AD. (a) Effective Date This AD is effective September 22, 2017. (b) Affected ADs This AD replaces AD 2015-22-06, Amendment 39-18311 (80 FR 68429, November 5, 2015) (``AD 2015-22-06''). (c) Applicability This AD applies to the airplanes, certificated in any category, identified in paragraphs (c)(1) through (c)(4) of this AD, all manufacturer serial numbers. (1) Airbus Model A318-111, -112, -121, and -122 airplanes. (2) Airbus Model A319-111, -112, -113, -114, -115, -131, -132, and -133 airplanes. (3) Airbus Model A320-211, -212, -214, -231, -232, and -233 airplanes. (4) Airbus Model A321-111, -112, -131, -211, -212, -213, -231, and -232 airplanes. (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 27, Flight controls. (e) Reason This AD was prompted by reports that certain maintenance messages were recorded within the post flight report (PFR) that indicated the loss of elevator servo control monitoring performed by spoiler and elevator computer (SEC) 1, SEC 2, or both, during the engine start. We are issuing this AD to prevent an undetected loss of redundancy during flight if an affected SEC cannot control the related elevator servo control(s), possibly resulting in reduced control of the airplane. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Retained Airplane Flight Manual (AFM) Revision, With Revised Compliance Language (1) This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (g) of AD 2015-22-06, with revised compliance language. For airplanes equipped with SEC hardware C part number (P/N) B372CAM0100 with software standards 122 (P/N B372CAM0101), 124 (P/N B372CAM0102), or 125 (P/N B372CAM0103), on SEC position 1 or 2, or both: Within 30 days after November 20, 2015 (the effective date of AD 2015-22-06), revise the After Start Normal Procedures section of the AFM to include the statement specified in figure 1 to paragraph (g) of this AD. This may be done by inserting a copy of this AD or Airbus A318/ A319/A320/A321 Temporary Revision TR572, Issue 1.0, dated August 13, 2015, to the Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 AFM, into the applicable AFM. When a statement identical to that in figure 1 to paragraph (g) of this AD has been included in the After Start Normal Procedures section of the general revisions of the AFM, the general revisions may be inserted into the AFM, and this AD or Airbus A318/A319/A320/ A321 Temporary Revision TR572, Issue 1.0, dated August 13, 2015, to the Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 AFM, may be removed from the AFM. (2) Inserting a copy of AD 2015-22-06 into the applicable AFM is acceptable for compliance with the requirement of paragraph (g)(1) of this AD. When a statement identical to that in figure 1 to paragraph (g) of this AD has been included in the After Start Normal Procedures section of the general revisions of the AFM, the general revisions may be inserted into the AFM, and AD 2015-22-06 may be removed from the AFM. Figure 1 to Paragraph (g) of This AD--AFM Temporary Revision ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------------------- AFTER START NORMAL PROCEDURE After both engines start: Turn OFF then ON SEC 1 and SEC 2 one after the other. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Note 1 to paragraph (g) of this AD: Airbus Operations Engineering Bulletin OEB-50 provides additional information on the subject addressed by this AD. (h) Retained Parts Installation Limitation, With No Change This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (i) of AD 2015-22-06, with no change. For all airplanes: As of November 20, 2015 (the effective date of AD 2015-22-06), do not install SEC hardware C P/N B372CAM0100 with software standard 122 (P/N B372CAM0101), 124 (P/N B372CAM0102), or 125 (P/N B372CAM0103), on SEC position 1 or 2, or both, on any airplane, unless the AFM of the airplane is revised concurrently with that installation, as required by paragraph (g) of this AD. (i) New Requirement of This AD: Replacement of Software Within 3 months after the effective date of this AD, comply with the actions in paragraph (i)(1) or (i)(2) of this AD, as applicable. (1) For an airplane that has received Airbus modification 39429 (installation of SEC hardware C P/N B372CAM0100) in production: Install SEC software standard 126, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A320-27-1252, Revision 01, dated February 18, 2016. (2) For an airplane that has not received Airbus modification 39429 in production: Inspect to determine whether an affected SEC software standard is installed. Do the inspection in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A320-27- 1257, Revision 01, dated January 1, 2017, except as required by paragraph (n) of this AD. A review of airplane maintenance records is acceptable in lieu of this inspection if the part number of the SEC C can be conclusively determined from that review. If an affected SEC software standard is found installed, replace the affected software standard using an installation 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). (j) New Requirement of This AD: Compliance for Airplanes Having Airbus Modification 161208 Embodied in Production An airplane on which Airbus modification 161208 has been embodied in production is compliant with the requirements of paragraph (i) of this AD, provided it is determined that no affected SEC software standard, as identified in paragraph (g) of this AD, is installed on that airplane. (k) New Requirement of This AD: Disposition of AFM After Airplane Modification After modification of an airplane as required by paragraph (i) of this AD, remove the information specified in Airbus A318/A319/ A320/A321 TR572, Issue 1.0, dated August 13, 2015, to the Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 AFM from the AFM of that airplane. (l) New Requirement of This AD: Parts Installation Prohibition As of the effective date of this AD, no person may install on any airplane an affected SEC software standard, or a SEC hardware C hosting an affected SEC software standard. (m) New Provision of This AD: Installation of Equivalent Software and Hardware Installation on an airplane of a SEC software standard, or of a SEC hardware standard, approved after April 1, 2016 (the effective date of EASA AD 2016-0056), is acceptable for compliance with the requirements of paragraph (i) of this AD for that airplane, provided the conditions specified in paragraphs (m)(1) and (m)(2) of this AD are met. (1) The software and hardware standard, as applicable, is approved by the Manager, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or EASA; or Airbus's EASA DOA. (2) Replacement of the affected software standard is done using an installation method approved by the Manager, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or EASA; or Airbus's EASA DOA. [[Page 39351]] (n) Exceptions to Service Information Specifications Subtask 271257-832-006-001 of Airbus Service Bulletin A320-27- 1257, Revision 01, dated January 1, 2017, includes incorrect instructions. This AD requires that those instructions be followed as specified in paragraphs (n)(1) and (n)(2) of this AD. (1) For Subtask 271257-832-006-001, instruction ``(b)'': If SEC C 126 software P/N B372CAM0104 is found, no further action is required by this AD. (2) For Subtask 271257-832-006-001, instruction ``(c)'': If SEC C 122 software P/N B372CAM0101, SEC C 124 software P/N B372CAM0102, or SEC C 125 software P/N B372CAM0103 is found, do corrective actions using a method approved by the Manager, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or EASA; or Airbus's EASA DOA. (o) Credit for Previous Actions This paragraph provides credit for the actions required by paragraph (i) of this AD, if those actions were performed before the effective date of this AD using the applicable service information specified in paragraph (o)(1) or (o)(2) of this AD. (1) For airplanes that have received Airbus modification 39429 (installation of SEC hardware C P/N B372CAM0100) in production: Airbus Service Bulletin A320-27-1252, dated November 6, 2015. (2) For airplanes that have not received Airbus modification 39429 in production: Airbus Service Bulletin A320-27-1257, dated December 18, 2015. (p) Other FAA AD Provisions The following provisions also apply to this AD: (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your request to your principal inspector or local Flight Standards District Office, as appropriate. If sending information directly to the International Branch, send it to the attention of the person identified in paragraph (r)(2) of this AD. Information may be emailed to: 9-ANM-116-AMOC-REQUESTS@faa.gov. Before using any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager of the local flight standards district office/certificate holding district office. The AMOC approval letter must specifically reference this AD. (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 EASA; or Airbus's EASA DOA. If approved by the DOA, the approval must include the DOA-authorized signature. (3) Required for Compliance (RC): Except as required by paragraph (n) 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. (q) Special Flight Permits Special flight permits, as described in Section 21.197 and Section 21.199 of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR 21.197 and 21.199), are not allowed. (r) Related Information (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA Airworthiness Directive 2016-0056, dated March 18, 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-2016-9508. (2) For more information about this AD, contact Sanjay Ralhan, Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057- 3356; telephone 425-227-1405; fax 425-227-1149. (3) Service information identified in this AD that is not incorporated by reference is available at the addresses specified in paragraphs (s)(5) and (s)(6) of this AD. (s) Material Incorporated by Reference (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference (IBR) of the service information listed in this paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. (2) You must use this service information as applicable to do the actions required by this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise. (3) The following service information was approved for IBR on September 22, 2017. (i) Airbus Service Bulletin A320-27-1252, Revision 01, dated February 18, 2016. (ii) Airbus Service Bulletin A320-27-1257, Revision 01, dated January 1, 2017. (4) The following service information was approved for IBR on November 20, 2015 (80 FR 68429, November 5, 2015). (i) Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 Temporary Revision TR572, Issue 1.0, dated August 13, 2015, to the Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 Airplane Flight Manual. (ii) Reserved. (5) For service information identified in this AD, contact Airbus, Airworthiness Office--EIAS, 1 Rond Point Maurice Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61 93 44 51; email account.airworth-eas@airbus.com; Internet http://www.airbus.com. 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. (6) You may view this service information at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 425-227-1221. (7) You may view this service information that is incorporated by reference at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For information on the availability of this material at NARA, call 202-741-6030, or go to: http://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html. Issued in Renton, Washington, on June 29, 2017. Michael Kaszycki, Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2017-14471 Filed 8-17-17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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in accordance with the Accomplishment (2) Service information identified in this manual (AFM) to provide procedures
Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin AD that is not incorporated by reference is that address latent failures in the spoiler
737–57A1327, Revision 1, dated September available at the addresses specified in and elevator computer (SEC). This AD
28, 2016. Do all applicable related paragraphs (k)(3) and (k)(4) of this AD.
investigative and corrective actions before
requires installing new updated SEC
further flight. (k) Material Incorporated by Reference software. This AD was prompted by
(1) The Director of the Federal Register reports that certain maintenance
(h) Credit for Previous Actions approved the incorporation by reference messages indicated the loss of elevator
This paragraph provides credit for the (IBR) of the service information listed in this servo control monitoring performed by
actions specified in paragraph (g) of this AD, paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR SEC 1, SEC 2, or both, during the engine
if those actions were performed before the part 51. start. We are issuing this AD to address
effective date of this AD using Boeing Alert (2) You must use this service information
Service Bulletin 737–57A1327, dated May
the unsafe condition on these products.
as applicable to do the actions required by
20, 2016. this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. DATES: This AD is effective September
(i) Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737– 22, 2017.
(i) Alternative Methods of Compliance The Director of the Federal Register
(AMOCs) 57A1327, Revision 1, dated September 28,
2016. approved the incorporation by reference
(1) The Manager, Seattle Aircraft (ii) Reserved. of certain publications listed in this AD
Certification Office (ACO) Branch, FAA, has (3) For Boeing service information as of September 22, 2017.
the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, identified in this AD, contact Boeing The Director of the Federal Register
if requested using the procedures found in 14 Commercial Airplanes, Attention:
CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, approved the incorporation by reference
Contractual & Data Services (C&DS), 2600 of a certain other publication listed in
send your request to your principal inspector Westminster Blvd., MC 110–SK57, Seal
or local Flight Standards District Office, as this AD as of November 20, 2015 (80 FR
Beach, CA 90740–5600; telephone 562–797–
appropriate. If sending information directly 1717; Internet https:// 68429, November 5, 2015).
to the manager of the certification office, www.myboeingfleet.com. ADDRESSES: For service information
send it to the attention of the person (4) You may view this service information identified in this final rule, contact
identified in paragraph (j)(1) of this AD.
at FAA, Transport Standards Branch, 1601 Airbus, Airworthiness Office–EIAS, 1
Information may be emailed to: 9-ANM-
Lind Ave SW., Renton, WA. For information Rond Point Maurice Bellonte, 31707
Seattle-ACO-AMOC-Requests@faa.gov.
on the availability of this material at the Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone +33 5
(2) Before using any approved AMOC,
FAA, call 425–227–1221. 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61 93 44 51; email
notify your appropriate principal inspector,
(5) You may view this service information
or lacking a principal inspector, the manager account.airworth-eas@airbus.com;
that is incorporated by reference at the
of the local flight standards district office/ Internet http://www.airbus.com. You
National Archives and Records
certificate holding district office. may view this referenced service
Administration (NARA). For information on
(3) An AMOC that provides an acceptable information at the FAA, Transport
the availability of this material at NARA, call
level of safety may be used for any repair,
202–741–6030, or go to: http://www.archives. Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue
modification, or alteration required by this
AD if it is approved by the Boeing gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html. SW., Renton, WA. For information on
Commercial Airplanes Organization Issued in Renton, Washington, on July 26, the availability of this material at the
Designation Authorization (ODA) that has 2017. FAA, call 425 227–1221. It is also
been authorized by the Manager, Seattle ACO Jeffrey E. Duven, available on the Internet at http://
Branch, to make those findings. To be www.regulations.gov by searching for
Director, System Oversight Division, Aircraft
approved, the repair method, modification and locating Docket No. FAA–2016–
Certification Service.
deviation, or alteration deviation must meet 9508.
the certification basis of the airplane, and the [FR Doc. 2017–16354 Filed 8–17–17; 8:45 am]
approval must specifically refer to this AD. BILLING CODE 4910–13–P Examining the AD Docket
(4) For service information that contains
steps that are labeled as Required for
You may examine the AD docket on
Compliance (RC), the provisions of the Internet at http://
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
paragraphs (i)(4)(i) and (i)(4)(ii) of this AD www.regulations.gov by searching for
apply. Federal Aviation Administration and locating Docket No. FAA–2016–
(i) The steps labeled as RC, including 9508; or in person at the Docket
substeps under an RC step and any figures Management Facility between 9 a.m.
14 CFR Part 39
identified in an RC step, must be done to and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
comply with the AD. If a step or sub-step is [Docket No. FAA–2016–9508; Directorate except Federal holidays. The AD docket
labeled ‘‘RC Exempt,’’ then the RC Identifier 2016–NM–065–AD; Amendment
requirement is removed from that step or
contains this AD, the regulatory
39–18956; AD 2017–14–12]
sub-step. An AMOC is required for any evaluation, any comments received, and
deviations to RC steps, including substeps RIN 2120–AA64 other information. The address for the
and identified figures. Docket Office (telephone 800–647–5527)
(ii) Steps not labeled as RC may be Airworthiness Directives; Airbus is Docket Management Facility, U.S.
deviated from using accepted methods in Airplanes Department of Transportation, Docket
accordance with the operator’s maintenance Operations, M–30, West Building
or inspection program without obtaining AGENCY: Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), Department of Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200
approval of an AMOC, provided the RC steps,
including substeps and identified figures, can Transportation (DOT). New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington,
still be done as specified, and the airplane DC 20590.
ACTION: Final rule.
can be put back in an airworthy condition. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
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SUMMARY: We are superseding Sanjay Ralhan, Aerospace Engineer,
(j) Related Information
Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2015–22– International Branch, ANM–116,
(1) For more information about this AD, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA,
contact Alan Pohl, Aerospace Engineer,
06 which applied to all Airbus Model
Airframe Section, FAA, Seattle ACO Branch, A318, A319, A320, and A321 series 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057– airplanes. AD 2015–22–06 required 98057–3356; telephone 425–227–1405;
3356; phone: 425–917–6450; fax: 425–917– revising the After Start Normal fax 425–227–1149.
6590; email: alan.pohl@faa.gov. Procedures section of the airplane flight SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
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Discussion This condition, if not corrected, could lead software, recommendations from the
to an undetected loss of redundancy during manufacturer, and the practical aspect
We issued a notice of proposed flight if an affected SEC cannot control the
rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR of accomplishing the required
related elevator servo control(s), possibly
part 39 to supersede AD 2015–22–06, resulting in reduced control of the aeroplane. modification within a period of time
Amendment 39–18311 (80 FR 68429, To address this potential unsafe condition, that corresponds to the normal
November 5, 2015) (‘‘AD 2015–22–06’’). EASA issued AD 2015–0191 [which scheduled maintenance for most
AD 2015–22–06 applied to all Airbus corresponds to AD 2015–22–06] to require affected operators. We have determined
Model A318, A319, A320, and A321 amendment of the applicable [Airbus] that a 3-month compliance time will
series airplanes. The NPRM published Airplane Flight Manual (AFM) to include the ensure an acceptable level of safety and
in the Federal Register on December 20, flight crew procedure necessary to recover
full SEC redundancy.
allow the software replacement to be
2016 (81 FR 92749). The NPRM was done during regular maintenance
Since that [EASA] AD was issued, to fix
prompted by reports that some the software deficiency, SEC software schedules for most affected operators.
maintenance messages pointed out the standard 126 (identified by P/N However, under the provisions of
loss of elevator servo control monitoring B372CAM0104) was developed, which is paragraph (p)(1) of this AD, we will
performed by SEC 1, SEC 2, or both, embodied in production through Airbus consider requests for approval of an
during the engine start. The NPRM modification (mod) 161208 (installation of
extension of the compliance time if
proposed to continue to require revision SEC software standard 126), and introduced
in service through Airbus Service Bulletin sufficient data are submitted to
of the After Start Normal Procedures
(SB) A320–27–1252. substantiate that the new compliance
section of the AFM. The NPRM also
proposed to require multiple actions For the reason described above, this time would provide an acceptable level
depending on airplane configuration. [EASA] AD retains the AFM change of safety. We have not changed this AD
requirements of EASA AD 2015–0191, which in this regard.
For airplanes with SEC C that have is superseded, and requires the removal and/
received the previous Airbus or upgrade of [an affected] SEC. Request To Permit Replacement of SEC
modification to SEC hardware, the in Lieu of Software Standard 126
NPRM proposed to require a software You may examine the MCAI in the
update and revision to the AFM. For AD docket on the Internet at http:// AAL requested that we revise
airplanes that have not received the www.regulations.gov by searching for paragraph (i)(l) of the proposed AD to
modification, the NPRM proposed to and locating Docket No. FAA–2016–
allow replacement of the SEC in lieu of
require inspection of the currently 9508.
installation of SEC software standard
installed SEC hardware to determine if Comments 126. AAL suggested that we add a
it is affected by this AD and to complete statement similar to paragraph (i)(2) of
a corrective action to update the We gave the public the opportunity to
participate in developing this AD. The the proposed AD, to paragraph (i)(1) of
software and AFM as required. We are the proposed AD, allowing replacement
issuing this AD to prevent an following presents the comments
received on the NPRM and the FAA’s of the SEC to be accomplished in
undetected loss of redundancy during
response to each comment. accordance with an installation method
flight if an affected SEC cannot control
the related elevator servo control(s), approved by the Manager, International
Support for the NPRM
which could result in reduced control of Branch, ANM–116, Transport Airplane
The Air Line Pilots Association, Directorate, FAA; or EASA; or Airbus’s
the airplane.
International (ALPA), expressed its full EASA Design Organization Approval
The European Aviation Safety Agency
(EASA), which is the Technical Agent support for the NPRM. (DOA). AAL asserted that there are cases
for the Member States of the European Request To Extend Compliance Time where the option to replace the SEC in
Union, has issued EASA Airworthiness for Replacement of Affected Software accordance with the applicable Airbus
Directive, 2016–0056, dated March 18, American Airlines (AAL) requested airplane maintenance manual or other
2016 (referred to after this as the that we revise the proposed AD to approved methods on airplanes having
Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness extend the proposed compliance time Airbus modification 39429 would
Information, or ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct for replacement of the affected software benefit operators, especially given the 3-
an unsafe condition for all Airbus from 3 months to 24 months. AAL month compliance time.
Model A318 and A319 series airplanes, mentioned that it has 121 airplanes, for We disagree with the request to revise
and Model A320–211, –212, –214, –231, a total of 363 SEC computers, and that paragraph (i)(1) of this AD. As specified
–232, and –233, and A321–111, –112, the proposed compliance time of 3
–131, –211, –212, –213, –231, and –232 in the MCAI, paragraph (i)(1) of this AD
months poses a significant burden on its applies to airplanes with Airbus
airplanes. The MCAI states: ability to comply with the proposed modification 39429 embodied in
Following the introduction of new Spoiler requirements. AAL asserted that an production and requires installing SEC
and Elevator Computer (SEC) hardware C increase in the specified compliance
Part Number (P/N) B372CAM0100 with software standard 126, which is the only
time would greatly decrease the burden approved corrective action. The
software (SW) standards 122, 124 and 125
(identified by P/N B372CAM0101, P/N with no added safety risk, due to the instructions in paragraph (i)(2) of this
B372CAM0102 and P/N B372CAM0103, revision of the AFM specified in AD only apply to airplanes that have not
respectively, and hereafter referred to as an paragraph (g) of the proposed AD.
received the modification in production.
‘‘affected SEC software standard’’ in this We do not agree to extend the
[EASA] AD), some airlines reported receiving specified compliance time. The operator However, under the provisions of
paragraph (p)(1) of this AD, we will
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maintenance messages, e.g. ‘‘SEC OR provided no technical justification for
WIRING FROM L or R ELEV POS MON revising this compliance time. Further, consider alternative replacements if
XDCR’’ and/or ‘‘SEC OR WIRING FROM G or in developing an appropriate sufficient data are submitted to
Y ELEV POS XDCR’’, which are associated substantiate that the alternative
with servo control or elevator transducer compliance time for this action, we
considered the urgency associated with replacement would provide an
monitoring. Such messages are triggered by a
short data inconsistency due to power the subject unsafe condition, the acceptable level of safety. We have not
transients, when the engines are started. availability of necessary replacement changed this AD in this regard.
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the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as B372CAM0103), on SEC position 1 or 2, or (2) For an airplane that has not received
follows: both: Within 30 days after November 20, Airbus modification 39429 in production:
2015 (the effective date of AD 2015–22–06), Inspect to determine whether an affected SEC
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS revise the After Start Normal Procedures software standard is installed. Do the
DIRECTIVES section of the AFM to include the statement inspection in accordance with the
specified in figure 1 to paragraph (g) of this Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus
■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 AD. This may be done by inserting a copy of Service Bulletin A320–27–1257, Revision 01,
continues to read as follows: this AD or Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 dated January 1, 2017, except as required by
Temporary Revision TR572, Issue 1.0, dated
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. paragraph (n) of this AD. A review of
August 13, 2015, to the Airbus A318/A319/
airplane maintenance records is acceptable in
A320/A321 AFM, into the applicable AFM.
§ 39.13 [Amended] When a statement identical to that in figure lieu of this inspection if the part number of
■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by 1 to paragraph (g) of this AD has been the SEC C can be conclusively determined
removing Airworthiness Directive (AD) included in the After Start Normal from that review. If an affected SEC software
Procedures section of the general revisions of standard is found installed, replace the
2015–22–06, Amendment 39–18311 (80
the AFM, the general revisions may be affected software standard using an
FR 68429, November 5, 2015), and
inserted into the AFM, and this AD or Airbus installation method approved by the
adding the following new AD: Manager, International Branch, ANM–116,
A318/A319/A320/A321 Temporary Revision
2017–14–12 Airbus: Amendment 39–18956; TR572, Issue 1.0, dated August 13, 2015, to Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or the
Docket No. FAA–2016–9508; Directorate the Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 AFM, European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA); or
Identifier 2016–NM–065–AD. may be removed from the AFM. Airbus’s EASA Design Organization
(a) Effective Date (2) Inserting a copy of AD 2015–22–06 into Approval (DOA).
the applicable AFM is acceptable for
This AD is effective September 22, 2017. compliance with the requirement of (j) New Requirement of This AD: Compliance
paragraph (g)(1) of this AD. When a statement for Airplanes Having Airbus Modification
(b) Affected ADs 161208 Embodied in Production
identical to that in figure 1 to paragraph (g)
This AD replaces AD 2015–22–06, of this AD has been included in the After An airplane on which Airbus modification
Amendment 39–18311 (80 FR 68429, Start Normal Procedures section of the 161208 has been embodied in production is
November 5, 2015) (‘‘AD 2015–22–06’’). general revisions of the AFM, the general compliant with the requirements of
(c) Applicability revisions may be inserted into the AFM, and paragraph (i) of this AD, provided it is
This AD applies to the airplanes, AD 2015–22–06 may be removed from the determined that no affected SEC software
certificated in any category, identified in AFM. standard, as identified in paragraph (g) of this
paragraphs (c)(1) through (c)(4) of this AD, all AD, is installed on that airplane.
manufacturer serial numbers. FIGURE 1 TO PARAGRAPH (g) OF THIS (k) New Requirement of This AD:
(1) Airbus Model A318–111, –112, –121, AD—AFM TEMPORARY REVISION Disposition of AFM After Airplane
and –122 airplanes. Modification
(2) Airbus Model A319–111, –112, –113, AFTER START NORMAL PROCEDURE
–114, –115, –131, –132, and –133 airplanes. After modification of an airplane as
After both engines start:
(3) Airbus Model A320–211, –212, –214, required by paragraph (i) of this AD, remove
Turn OFF then ON SEC 1 and SEC 2 one
–231, –232, and –233 airplanes. the information specified in Airbus A318/
after the other.
(4) Airbus Model A321–111, –112, –131, A319/A320/A321 TR572, Issue 1.0, dated
–211, –212, –213, –231, and –232 airplanes. August 13, 2015, to the Airbus A318/A319/
Note 1 to paragraph (g) of this AD: Airbus A320/A321 AFM from the AFM of that
(d) Subject Operations Engineering Bulletin OEB–50 airplane.
Air Transport Association (ATA) of provides additional information on the
America Code 27, Flight controls. subject addressed by this AD. (l) New Requirement of This AD: Parts
Installation Prohibition
(e) Reason (h) Retained Parts Installation Limitation,
With No Change As of the effective date of this AD, no
This AD was prompted by reports that person may install on any airplane an
certain maintenance messages were recorded This paragraph restates the requirements of affected SEC software standard, or a SEC
within the post flight report (PFR) that paragraph (i) of AD 2015–22–06, with no hardware C hosting an affected SEC software
indicated the loss of elevator servo control change. For all airplanes: As of November 20, standard.
monitoring performed by spoiler and elevator 2015 (the effective date of AD 2015–22–06),
computer (SEC) 1, SEC 2, or both, during the do not install SEC hardware C P/N (m) New Provision of This AD: Installation
engine start. We are issuing this AD to B372CAM0100 with software standard 122 of Equivalent Software and Hardware
prevent an undetected loss of redundancy (P/N B372CAM0101), 124 (P/N Installation on an airplane of a SEC
during flight if an affected SEC cannot B372CAM0102), or 125 (P/N B372CAM0103), software standard, or of a SEC hardware
control the related elevator servo control(s), on SEC position 1 or 2, or both, on any standard, approved after April 1, 2016 (the
possibly resulting in reduced control of the airplane, unless the AFM of the airplane is effective date of EASA AD 2016–0056), is
airplane. revised concurrently with that installation, as
acceptable for compliance with the
required by paragraph (g) of this AD.
(f) Compliance requirements of paragraph (i) of this AD for
(i) New Requirement of This AD: that airplane, provided the conditions
Comply with this AD within the
Replacement of Software specified in paragraphs (m)(1) and (m)(2) of
compliance times specified, unless already
Within 3 months after the effective date of this AD are met.
done.
this AD, comply with the actions in (1) The software and hardware standard, as
(g) Retained Airplane Flight Manual (AFM) paragraph (i)(1) or (i)(2) of this AD, as applicable, is approved by the Manager,
Revision, With Revised Compliance applicable. International Branch, ANM–116, Transport
Language (1) For an airplane that has received Airbus Airplane Directorate, FAA; or EASA; or
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(1) This paragraph restates the modification 39429 (installation of SEC Airbus’s EASA DOA.
requirements of paragraph (g) of AD 2015– hardware C P/N B372CAM0100) in (2) Replacement of the affected software
22–06, with revised compliance language. production: Install SEC software standard standard is done using an installation
For airplanes equipped with SEC hardware C 126, in accordance with the Accomplishment method approved by the Manager,
part number (P/N) B372CAM0100 with Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A320– International Branch, ANM–116, Transport
software standards 122 (P/N B372CAM0101), 27–1252, Revision 01, dated February 18, Airplane Directorate, FAA; or EASA; or
124 (P/N B372CAM0102), or 125 (P/N 2016. Airbus’s EASA DOA.
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(n) Exceptions to Service Information procedures and tests must be done to comply 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For
Specifications with this AD; any procedures or tests that are information on the availability of this
Subtask 271257–832–006–001 of Airbus not identified as RC are recommended. Those material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221.
Service Bulletin A320–27–1257, Revision 01, procedures and tests that are not identified (7) You may view this service information
dated January 1, 2017, includes incorrect as RC may be deviated from using accepted that is incorporated by reference at the
instructions. This AD requires that those methods in accordance with the operator’s National Archives and Records
instructions be followed as specified in maintenance or inspection program without Administration (NARA). For information on
paragraphs (n)(1) and (n)(2) of this AD. obtaining approval of an AMOC, provided the availability of this material at NARA, call
(1) For Subtask 271257–832–006–001, the procedures and tests identified as RC can 202–741–6030, or go to: http://
instruction ‘‘(b)’’: If SEC C 126 software P/N be done and the airplane can be put back in www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-
B372CAM0104 is found, no further action is an airworthy condition. Any substitutions or locations.html.
required by this AD. changes to procedures or tests identified as
RC require approval of an AMOC. Issued in Renton, Washington, on June 29,
(2) For Subtask 271257–832–006–001, 2017.
instruction ‘‘(c)’’: If SEC C 122 software P/N (q) Special Flight Permits Michael Kaszycki,
B372CAM0101, SEC C 124 software P/N
Special flight permits, as described in Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
B372CAM0102, or SEC C 125 software P/N
Section 21.197 and Section 21.199 of the Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
B372CAM0103 is found, do corrective
Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR 21.197
actions using a method approved by the [FR Doc. 2017–14471 Filed 8–17–17; 8:45 am]
and 21.199), are not allowed.
Manager, International Branch, ANM–116, BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or (r) Related Information
EASA; or Airbus’s EASA DOA. (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing
(o) Credit for Previous Actions Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Airworthiness Directive 2016–0056, dated
This paragraph provides credit for the
actions required by paragraph (i) of this AD,
March 18, 2016, for related information. This Federal Aviation Administration
MCAI may be found in the AD docket on the
if those actions were performed before the
Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by 14 CFR Part 39
effective date of this AD using the applicable
searching for and locating Docket No. FAA–
service information specified in paragraph [Docket No. FAA–2016–9052; Product
2016–9508.
(o)(1) or (o)(2) of this AD. Identifier 2016–NM–080–AD; Amendment
(2) For more information about this AD,
(1) For airplanes that have received Airbus 39–18983; AD 2017–16–06]
contact Sanjay Ralhan, Aerospace Engineer,
modification 39429 (installation of SEC
International Branch, ANM–116, Transport
hardware C P/N B372CAM0100) in RIN 2120–AA64
Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind
production: Airbus Service Bulletin A320–
Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356;
27–1252, dated November 6, 2015.
telephone 425–227–1405; fax 425–227–1149. Airworthiness Directives; Airbus
(2) For airplanes that have not received (3) Service information identified in this Airplanes
Airbus modification 39429 in production: AD that is not incorporated by reference is
Airbus Service Bulletin A320–27–1257, AGENCY: Federal Aviation
available at the addresses specified in
dated December 18, 2015. paragraphs (s)(5) and (s)(6) of this AD. Administration (FAA), Department of
(p) Other FAA AD Provisions
Transportation (DOT).
(s) Material Incorporated by Reference ACTION: Final rule.
The following provisions also apply to this (1) The Director of the Federal Register
AD: approved the incorporation by reference SUMMARY: We are adopting a new
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (IBR) of the service information listed in this airworthiness directive (AD) for all
(AMOCs): The Manager, International paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR
Branch, ANM–116, Transport Airplane Airbus Model A300 series airplanes;
part 51. Model A300 B4–600, B4–600R, and F4–
Directorate, FAA, has the authority to (2) You must use this service information
approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested as applicable to do the actions required by
600R series airplanes, and Model A300
using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise. C4–605R Variant F airplanes
In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your (3) The following service information was (collectively called Model A300–600
request to your principal inspector or local approved for IBR on September 22, 2017. series airplanes); and Model A310 series
Flight Standards District Office, as (i) Airbus Service Bulletin A320–27–1252, airplanes. This AD was prompted by
appropriate. If sending information directly Revision 01, dated February 18, 2016. reports of failure of an aft hinge bolt
to the International Branch, send it to the (ii) Airbus Service Bulletin A320–27–1257, assembly in the nose landing gear (NLG)
attention of the person identified in Revision 01, dated January 1, 2017.
paragraph (r)(2) of this AD. Information may aft doors. This AD requires replacement
(4) The following service information was
be emailed to: 9-ANM-116-AMOC- of the aft hinge bolt assembly in the left
approved for IBR on November 20, 2015 (80
REQUESTS@faa.gov. Before using any FR 68429, November 5, 2015). and right NLG aft doors, with new aft
approved AMOC, notify your appropriate (i) Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 hinge bolt assemblies. We are issuing
principal inspector, or lacking a principal Temporary Revision TR572, Issue 1.0, dated this AD to address the unsafe condition
inspector, the manager of the local flight August 13, 2015, to the Airbus A318/A319/ on these products.
standards district office/certificate holding A320/A321 Airplane Flight Manual. DATES: This AD is effective September
district office. The AMOC approval letter (ii) Reserved.
must specifically reference this AD.
22, 2017.
(5) For service information identified in
(2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any this AD, contact Airbus, Airworthiness
The Director of the Federal Register
requirement in this AD to obtain corrective Office—EIAS, 1 Rond Point Maurice approved the incorporation by reference
actions from a manufacturer, the action must Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; of certain publications listed in this AD
be accomplished using a method approved telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61 as of September 22, 2017.
by the Manager, International Branch, ANM– 93 44 51; email account.airworth-eas@ ADDRESSES: For service information
116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or
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airbus.com; Internet http://www.airbus.com. identified in this final rule, contact
EASA; or Airbus’s EASA DOA. If approved You may view this referenced service Airbus SAS, Airworthiness Office—
by the DOA, the approval must include the information at the FAA, Transport Airplane
DOA-authorized signature. Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton,
EAW, 1 Rond Point Maurice Bellonte,
(3) Required for Compliance (RC): Except WA. For information on the availability of 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone
as required by paragraph (n) of this AD: If this material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221. +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61 93 44
any service information contains procedures (6) You may view this service information 51; email account.airworth-eas@
or tests that are identified as RC, those at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, airbus.com; Internet http://
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| sudoc Class | AE 2.7: GS 4.107: AE 2.106: | |
| Publisher | Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration | |
| Section | Rules and Regulations | |
| Action | Final rule. | |
| Dates | This AD is effective September 22, 2017. | |
| Contact | Sanjay Ralhan, Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; telephone 425-227-1405; fax 425-227-1149. | |
| FR Citation | 82 FR 39347 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
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