82_FR_42048 82 FR 41878 - Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Defense and Space S.A. (Formerly Known as Construcciones Aeronauticas, S.A.) Airplanes

82 FR 41878 - Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Defense and Space S.A. (Formerly Known as Construcciones Aeronauticas, S.A.) Airplanes

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 170 (September 5, 2017)

Page Range41878-41883
FR Document2017-18396

We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Airbus Defense and Space S.A. Model CN-235, CN-235-100, CN-235-200, CN- 235-300, and C-295 airplanes. This AD was prompted by reports of excessive play between bushings and their respective fitting housings at certain elevator fittings. This AD requires a one-time detailed inspection and repetitive eddy current inspections of the elevator hinge fitting and bracket assembly, and corrective actions 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-2016-9521; Product Identifier 2016-NM-061-AD; Amendment 
39-19018; AD 2017-18-09]
RIN 2120-AA64


Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Defense and Space S.A. (Formerly 
Known as Construcciones Aeronauticas, S.A.) 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 all 
Airbus Defense and Space S.A. Model CN-235, CN-235-100, CN-235-200, CN-
235-300, and C-295 airplanes. This AD was prompted by reports of 
excessive play between bushings and their respective fitting housings 
at certain elevator fittings. This AD requires a one-time detailed 
inspection and repetitive eddy current inspections of the elevator 
hinge fitting and bracket assembly, and corrective actions if 
necessary. We are issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on 
these products.

DATES: This AD is effective October 10, 2017.
    The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by 
reference of certain publications listed in this AD as of October 10, 
2017.

ADDRESSES: For service information identified in this final rule, 
contact Airbus Defense and Space, Services/Engineering Support, Avenida 
de Arag[oacute]n 404, 28022 Madrid, Spain; fax +34 91 585 31 27; email 
[email protected]. You may view this referenced service 
information at the FAA, Transport Standards Branch, 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-2016-9521.

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-
9521; 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: Shahram Daneshmandi, Aerospace 
Engineer, International Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA, 1601 
Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; telephone: 425-227-1112; fax: 
425-227-1149.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

Discussion

    We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR 
part 39 by adding an AD that would apply to all Airbus Defense and 
Space S.A. Model CN-235, CN-235-100, CN-235-200, CN-235-300, and C-295 
airplanes. The NPRM published in the Federal Register on January 5, 
2017 (82 FR 1269) (``the NPRM''). The NPRM was prompted by reports of 
excessive play between bushings and their respective fitting housings 
at certain elevator fittings. The NPRM proposed to require a one-time 
detailed inspection and repetitive eddy current inspections of the 
elevator hinge fitting and bracket assembly, and corrective actions if 
necessary. We are issuing this AD to prevent excessive play between 
bushings and their respective fitting housings, which could lead to 
failure or detachment of any of the affected structural parts, with a 
possible result of 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 AD 
2016-0075, dated April 19, 2016 (referred to after this as the 
Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or ``the MCAI''), to 
correct an unsafe condition for all Airbus Defense and Space S.A. Model 
CN-235, CN-235-100, CN-235-200, CN-235-300, and C-295 airplanes. The 
MCAI states:

    Excessive play between bushings and their respective fitting 
housing was reported at Stabilizer Station (STA) 4850, affecting the 
outboard and inboard elevator hinge fittings and attachment 
fittings; and the horizontal stabilizer elevator linkage. 
Additionally, excessive misalignment was detected between the 
elevator hinge fittings and the elevator brackets during further 
analysis of the reported cases. Furthermore, an occurrence of an 
elevator hinge fitting crack was reported.
    This condition, if not detected and corrected, could lead to 
failure or detachment of any of the affected structural parts, 
possibly resulting in reduced control of the aeroplane.
    To address this potentially unsafe condition, Airbus Defence & 
Space (D&S) issued Alert Operator Transmissions (AOT) AOT-CN235-55-
0001 Revision 2 and AOT-C295-55-0001 Revision 2 to provide 
inspection instructions to detect misalignment between the elevator 
hinge fittings and the elevator brackets. Additionally, Airbus D&S 
issued AOT-CN235-55-0003 and AOT-C295-55-0003 to provide inspection 
instructions to detect cracking of elevator hinge fitting and 
attachment fitting.
    For the reasons described above, this [EASA] AD requires a one-
time [detailed] inspection of the elevator hinge fittings and the 
elevator brackets, repetitive [eddy current] inspections of elevator 
hinge fittings and attachment fittings, and depending on findings, 
accomplishment of applicable corrective action(s) [e.g. repair(s)].

    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-
9521.

Comments

    We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing 
this AD. We received no comments on the NPRM or on the determination of 
the cost to the public.

Conclusion

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

Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51

    Airbus Defense and Space S.A. has issued the following Alert 
Operators Transmissions (AOT).
     Airbus Defense and Space S.A. AOT AOT-CN235-55-0001, 
Revision 2, dated March 10, 2015. The service information describes 
procedures for a detailed visual inspection of the elevator hinge 
fitting and bracket assembly to detect excessive play between bushings 
and their respective fitting housings, and to detect cracks; and 
corrective actions if necessary.
     Airbus Defense and Space S.A. AOT AOT-CN235-55-0003, dated 
December 22, 2015. The service

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information describes procedures for repetitive eddy current 
inspections to detect cracks in the elevator hinge fitting and bracket 
assembly, and corrective actions if necessary.
     Airbus Defense and Space S.A. AOT AOT-C295-55-0001, 
Revision 2, dated April 9, 2015. The service information describes 
procedures for a detailed visual inspection of the elevator hinge 
fitting and bracket assembly to detect excessive play between bushings 
and their respective fitting housings, and to detect cracks; and 
corrective actions if necessary.
     Airbus Defense and Space S.A. AOT AOT-C295-55-0003, dated 
December 22, 2015. The service information describes procedures for 
repetitive eddy current inspections to detect cracks in the elevator 
hinge fitting and bracket assembly, and corrective actions if 
necessary.
    These documents are distinct since they apply to different airplane 
models in different configurations. 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 14 airplanes of U.S. registry.
    We estimate the following costs to comply with this AD:

                                                 Estimated Costs
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                                                                                                Cost on U.S.
              Action                     Labor cost       Parts cost    Cost per product          operators
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Inspection........................  2 work-hours x $85           $0   $170 per inspection   $2,380 per
                                     per hour = $170 per               cycle.                inspection cycle.
                                     inspection cycle.
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    We estimate the following costs to do any necessary repairs that 
will be required based on the results of the inspection. We have no way 
of determining the number of airplanes that might need this repair:

                                               On-Condition Costs
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                                                                                                     Cost per
                    Action                                Labor cost               Parts cost        product
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Repair.......................................  45 work-hours x $85 per hour =          $10,000          $13,825
                                                $3,825.
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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.
    This AD is issued in accordance with authority delegated by the 
Executive Director, Aircraft Certification Service, as authorized by 
FAA Order 8000.51C. In accordance with that order, issuance of ADs is 
normally a function of the Compliance and Airworthiness Division, but 
during this transition period, the Executive Director has delegated the 
authority to issue ADs applicable to transport category airplanes to 
the Director of the System Oversight Division.

Regulatory Findings

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

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39

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

Adoption of the Amendment

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

PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

0
1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows:

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


Sec.  39.13  [Amended]

0
2. The FAA amends Sec.  39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness 
directive (AD):

2017-18-09 Airbus Defense and Space S.A. (Formerly Known as 
Construcciones Aeronauticas, S.A.): Amendment 39-19018; Docket No. 
FAA-2016-9521; Product Identifier 2016-NM-061-AD.

(a) Effective Date

    This AD is effective October 10, 2017.

(b) Affected ADs

    None.

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to Airbus Defense and Space S.A. (formerly known 
as Construcciones Aeronauticas, S.A.) Model CN-235, CN-235-100, CN-
235-200, CN-235-300, and C-295 airplanes, certificated in any 
category, all manufacturer serial numbers.

(d) Subject

    Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 55, Stabilizers.

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(e) Reason

    This AD was prompted by reports of excessive play between 
bushings and their respective fitting housings at certain elevator 
fittings. We are issuing this AD to prevent excessive play between 
bushings and their respective fitting housings, which could lead to 
failure or detachment of any of the affected structural parts, with 
a possible result of reduced control of the airplane.

(f) Compliance

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

(g) One-Time Detailed Visual Inspection

    Before exceeding 600 flight hours since first flight of the 
airplane, or within 300 flight hours after the effective date of 
this AD, whichever occurs later, but not before exceeding 300 flight 
hours since first flight of the airplane: Do a detailed visual 
inspection of the elevator hinge fitting and bracket assembly to 
detect excessive play between bushings and their respective fitting 
housings, and to detect cracks, in accordance with the instructions 
of Airbus Defense and Space S.A. Alert Operators Transmission (AOT) 
AOT-CN235-55-0001, Revision 2, dated March 10, 2015; or AOT AOT-
C295-55-0001, Revision 2, dated April 9, 2015; as applicable.

(h) Corrective Action for Discrepancies Found During Detailed Visual 
Inspection

    If, during the inspection required by paragraph (g) of this AD, 
any discrepancy is detected, as defined in the instructions of 
Airbus Defense and Space S.A. AOT AOT-CN235-55-0001, Revision 2, 
dated March 10, 2015; or AOT AOT-C295-55-0001 Revision 2, dated 
April 9, 2015; as applicable: Before further flight, accomplish 
applicable corrective actions, in accordance with the instructions 
of Airbus Defense and Space S.A. AOT AOT-CN235-55-0001, Revision 2, 
dated March 10, 2015; or AOT AOT-C295-55-0001, Revision 2, dated 
April 9, 2015; as applicable. Where Airbus Defense and Space S.A. 
AOT AOT-CN235-55-0001, Revision 2, dated March 10, 2015; or AOT AOT-
C295-55-0001 Revision 2, dated April 9, 2015; specifies to contact 
Airbus Defense and Space S.A. for corrective actions, before further 
flight, accomplish corrective actions in accordance with the 
procedures specified in paragraph (n)(2) of this AD.

(i) Repetitive Eddy Current Inspections--Model CN-235, CN-235-100, CN-
235-200, and CN-235-300 Airplanes

    For Model CN-235, CN-235-100, CN-235-200, and CN-235-300 
airplanes: Do the actions required by paragraphs (i)(1) and (i)(2) 
of this AD.
    (1) Within the applicable compliance time specified in table 1 
to paragraph (i)(1) of this AD: Do an eddy current inspection to 
detect cracks in the elevator hinge fitting and bracket assembly, in 
accordance with the instructions of Airbus Defense and Space S.A. 
AOT AOT-CN235-55-0003, dated December 22, 2015.

 Table 1 to Paragraph (i)(1) of This AD--Initial Compliance Times for Model CN-235, CN-235-100, CN-235-200, and
                                              CN-235-300 Airplanes
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Manufacturer's Serial No.             Elevator hinge fitting       Compliance time for initial eddy current
                                                                                   inspection
(MSN)                                             (part No.)               (whichever occurs later)
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MSN001 through MSN154 inclusive....            35-31193-0201  Before exceeding 8,800       Within 300 flight
                                               35-31193-0202   flight cycles since first    cycles after the
                                                               flight of the airplane; or   effective date of
                                                               before exceeding the         this AD.
                                                               applicable flight hours
                                                               since first flight of the
                                                               airplane as calculated in
                                                               table 2 to paragraph
                                                               (i)(1) of this AD;
                                                               whichever occurs first.
MSN155 through MSN241 inclusive....            35-31193-0501  Before exceeding 3,600       Within 300 flight
                                               35-31193-0502   flight cycles since first    cycles after the
                                                               flight of the airplane; or   effective date of
                                                               before exceeding the         this AD.
                                                               applicable flight hours
                                                               since first flight of the
                                                               airplane as calculated in
                                                               table 2 to paragraph
                                                               (i)(1) of this AD;
                                                               whichever occurs first.
MSN242 through MSN999 inclusive....            35-31193-0503  Before exceeding 1,000       Within 50 flight
                                               35-31193-0504   flight cycles since first    cycles after the
                                                               flight of the airplane; or   effective date of
                                                               before exceeding the         this AD.
                                                               applicable flight hours
                                                               since first flight of the
                                                               airplane as calculated in
                                                               table 2 to paragraph
                                                               (i)(1) of this AD;
                                                               whichever occurs first.
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  Table 2 to Paragraph (i)(1) of This AD--Flight Cycles to Flight Hours
              Conversion Since First Flight of the Airplane
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                                   Civilian or        Flight cycles to
     CN-235 Model/version         military type         flight hours
                                   certificate           conversion
------------------------------------------------------------------------
CN-235 (Commercial              Civilian.........  Flight hours since
 Identification S10).                               first flight of the
                                                    airplane = the
                                                    applicable flight
                                                    cycles from table 1
                                                    to paragraph (i)(1)
                                                    of this AD x 0.861.
CN-235-100....................  Civilian.........  Flight hours since
                                                    first flight of the
                                                    airplane = the
                                                    applicable flight
                                                    cycles from table 1
                                                    to paragraph (i)(1)
                                                    of this AD x 0.861.
CN-235-200....................  Civilian.........  Flight hours since
                                                    first flight of the
                                                    airplane = the
                                                    applicable flight
                                                    cycles from table 1
                                                    to paragraph (i)(1)
                                                    of this AD x 0.806.
CN-235-300....................  Civilian.........  Flight hours since
                                                    first flight of the
                                                    airplane = the
                                                    applicable flight
                                                    cycles from table 1
                                                    to paragraph (i)(1)
                                                    of this AD x 0.861.
CN-235 (Commercial              Military.........  Flight hours since
 Identification S10M).                              first flight of the
                                                    airplane = the
                                                    applicable flight
                                                    cycles from table 1
                                                    to paragraph (i)(1)
                                                    of this AD x 0.861.
CN-235-100M...................  Military.........  Flight hours since
                                                    first flight of the
                                                    airplane = the
                                                    applicable flight
                                                    cycles from table 1
                                                    to paragraph (i)(1)
                                                    of this AD x 2.222.
CN-235-200M...................  Military.........  Flight hours since
                                                    first flight of the
                                                    airplane = the
                                                    applicable flight
                                                    cycles from table 1
                                                    to paragraph (i)(1)
                                                    of this AD x 2.222.
CN-235-300M...................  Military.........  Flight hours since
                                                    first flight of the
                                                    airplane = the
                                                    applicable flight
                                                    cycles from table 1
                                                    to paragraph (i)(1)
                                                    of this AD x 2.167.
CN-235-100M/IR01..............  Military.........  Flight hours since
                                                    first flight of the
                                                    airplane = the
                                                    applicable flight
                                                    cycles from table 1
                                                    to paragraph (i)(1)
                                                    of this AD x 1.389.
CN-235-100M/EA02V.............  Military.........  Flight hours since
                                                    first flight of the
                                                    airplane = the
                                                    applicable flight
                                                    cycles from table 1
                                                    to paragraph (i)(1)
                                                    of this AD x 1.389.

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CN-235-200M/CL02..............  Military.........  Flight hours since
                                                    first flight of the
                                                    airplane = the
                                                    applicable flight
                                                    cycles from table 1
                                                    to paragraph (i)(1)
                                                    of this AD x 1.389.
CN-235/EA01F (Commercial        Military.........  Flight hours since
 Identification S10M).                              first flight of the
                                                    airplane = the
                                                    applicable flight
                                                    cycles from table 1
                                                    to paragraph (i)(1)
                                                    of this AD x 0.861.
CN-235-300/SM01...............  Civilian.........  Flight hours since
                                                    first flight of the
                                                    airplane = the
                                                    applicable flight
                                                    cycles from table 1
                                                    to paragraph (i)(1)
                                                    of this AD x 3.125.
CN-235 -300M/CG01, -300M/GC01,  Military.........  Flight hours since
 -300/MM01, -300/CL04.                              first flight of the
                                                    airplane = the
                                                    applicable flight
                                                    cycles from table 1
                                                    to paragraph (i)(1)
                                                    of this AD x 3.125.
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    (2) Repeat the eddy current inspection specified in paragraph 
(i)(1) of this AD thereafter within the applicable interval 
specified in table 3 to paragraph (i)(2) of this AD.

 Table 3 to Paragraph (i)(2) of This AD--Repetitive Inspection Intervals
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                                     Elevator       Compliance time for
   Manufacturer's serial No.        attachment        repetitive eddy
                                  fitting  (P/N)    current inspections
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MSN001 through MSN154               35-31193-0201  Before exceeding
 inclusive.                         35-31193-0202   1,300 flight cycles
                                                    since the most
                                                    recent inspection;
                                                    or before exceeding
                                                    the applicable
                                                    flight hours since
                                                    the most recent
                                                    inspection as
                                                    calculated in table
                                                    4 to paragraph
                                                    (i)(2) of this AD;
                                                    whichever occurs
                                                    first.
MSN155 through MSN241               35-31193-0501  Before exceeding
 inclusive.                         35-31193-0502   1,000 flight cycles
                                                    since the most
                                                    recent inspection;
                                                    or before exceeding
                                                    the applicable
                                                    flight hours since
                                                    the most recent
                                                    inspection as
                                                    calculated in table
                                                    4 to paragraph
                                                    (i)(2) of this AD;
                                                    whichever occurs
                                                    first.
MSN242 through MSN999               35-31193-0503  Before exceeding
 inclusive.                         35-31193-0504   1,000 flight cycles
                                                    since the most
                                                    recent inspection;
                                                    or before exceeding
                                                    the applicable
                                                    flight hours since
                                                    the most recent
                                                    inspection as
                                                    calculated in table
                                                    4 to paragraph
                                                    (i)(2) of this AD;
                                                    whichever occurs
                                                    first.
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  Table 4 to Paragraph (i)(2) of This AD--Flight Cycles to Flight Hours
                  Conversion for Repetitive Inspections
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                   Civilian or        Flight cycles to
     CN-235 Model/version         military type         flight hours
                                   certificate           conversion
------------------------------------------------------------------------
CN-235 (Commercial              Civilian.........  Flight hours since
 Identification S10).                               most recent
                                                    inspection = the
                                                    applicable flight
                                                    cycles from table 3
                                                    to paragraph (i)(2)
                                                    of this AD x 0.861.
CN-235-100....................  Civilian.........  Flight hours since
                                                    most recent
                                                    inspection = the
                                                    applicable flight
                                                    cycles from table 3
                                                    to paragraph (i)(2)
                                                    of this AD x 0.861.
CN-235-200....................  Civilian.........  Flight hours since
                                                    most recent
                                                    inspection = the
                                                    applicable flight
                                                    cycles from table 3
                                                    to paragraph (i)(2)
                                                    of this AD x 0.806.
CN-235-300....................  Civilian.........  Flight hours since
                                                    first flight of the
                                                    airplane = the
                                                    applicable flight
                                                    cycles from table 3
                                                    to paragraph (i)(2)
                                                    of this AD x 0.861.
CN-235 (Commercial              Military.........  Flight hours since
 Identification S10M).                              most recent
                                                    inspection = the
                                                    applicable flight
                                                    cycles from table 3
                                                    to paragraph (i)(2)
                                                    of this AD x 0.861.
CN-235-100M...................  Military.........  Flight hours since
                                                    most recent
                                                    inspection = the
                                                    applicable flight
                                                    cycles from table 3
                                                    to paragraph (i)(2)
                                                    of this AD x 2.222.
CN-235-200M...................  Military.........  Flight hours since
                                                    most recent
                                                    inspection = the
                                                    applicable flight
                                                    cycles from table 3
                                                    to paragraph (i)(2)
                                                    of this AD x 2.222.
CN-235-300M...................  Military.........  Flight hours since
                                                    most recent
                                                    inspection = the
                                                    applicable flight
                                                    cycles from table 3
                                                    to paragraph (i)(2)
                                                    of this AD x 2.167.
CN-235-100M/IR01..............  Military.........  Flight hours since
                                                    most recent
                                                    inspection = the
                                                    applicable flight
                                                    cycles from table 3
                                                    to paragraph (i)(2)
                                                    of this AD x 1.389.
CN-235-100M/EA02V.............  Military.........  Flight hours since
                                                    most recent
                                                    inspection = the
                                                    applicable flight
                                                    cycles from table 3
                                                    to paragraph (i)(2)
                                                    of this AD x 1.389.
CN-235-200M/CL02..............  Military.........  Flight hours since
                                                    most recent
                                                    inspection = the
                                                    applicable flight
                                                    cycles from table 3
                                                    to paragraph (i)(2)
                                                    of this AD x 1.389.
CN-235/EA01F (Commercial        Military.........  Flight hours since
 Identification S10M).                              most recent
                                                    inspection = the
                                                    applicable flight
                                                    cycles from table 3
                                                    to paragraph (i)(2)
                                                    of this AD x 0.861.
CN-235-300/SM01...............  Civilian.........  Flight hours since
                                                    most recent
                                                    inspection = the
                                                    applicable flight
                                                    cycles from table 3
                                                    to paragraph (i)(2)
                                                    of this AD x 3.125.
CN-235 -300M/CG01, -300M/GC01,  Military.........  Flight hours since
 -300/MM01, -300/CL04.                              most recent
                                                    inspection = the
                                                    applicable flight
                                                    cycles from table 3
                                                    to paragraph (i)(2)
                                                    of this AD x 3.125.
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(j) Repetitive Eddy Current Inspections--Model C-295 Airplanes

    For Model C-295 airplanes: Do the actions required by paragraphs 
(j)(1) and (j)(2) of this AD.
    (1) At the later of the times specified in table 5 to paragraph 
(j)(1) of this AD: Do an eddy current inspection of the elevator 
hinge fitting and attachment fitting to detect cracks, in accordance 
with the instructions of Airbus Defense and Space S.A. AOT AOT-C295-
55-0003, dated December 22, 2015.

           Table 5 to Paragraph (j)(1) of This AD--Initial Compliance Times for Model C-295 Airplanes
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C-295 Model/Version              Manufacturer's        Elevator Hinge   Compliance time for initial eddy current
                                  Serial Number.              Fitting                  inspection
                                 (MSN)............      (Part Number)           (whichever occurs later)
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C-295M/ EA03(01-10), RJ01 (01-   MSN001 through         95-31193-0501  Since first flight of   Within 300 flight
 02), PO01(01-08), AG01(01-06),   MSN030 inclusive.     95-31193-0502   the airplane: Before    cycles after the
 BR01(01-03).                                                           exceeding 3,600         effective date
                                                                        flight cycles; or       of this AD.
                                                                        before exceeding
                                                                        5,040 flight hours;
                                                                        whichever occurs
                                                                        first.
C-295M (from MSN 031)..........  MSN031 through         95-31193-0503  Since first flight of   Within 50 flight
                                  MSN999 inclusive.     95-31193-0504   the airplane: Before    cycles after the
                                                                        exceeding 1,000         effective date
                                                                        flight cycles; or       of this AD.
                                                                        before exceeding
                                                                        1,400 flight hours;
                                                                        whichever occurs
                                                                        first.
C-295M/FI01, FI02..............  MSN031 through         95-31193-0503  Since first flight of   Within 50 flight
                                  MSN999 inclusive.     95-31193-0504   the airplane: Before    cycles after the
                                                                        exceeding 1,000         effective date
                                                                        flight cycles; or       of this AD.
                                                                        before exceeding
                                                                        1,000 flight hours;
                                                                        whichever occurs
                                                                        first.
C-295M/PG01....................  MSN031 through         95-31193-0503  Since first flight of   Within 50 flight
                                  MSN999 inclusive.     95-31193-0504   the airplane: Before    cycles after the
                                                                        exceeding 1,000         effective date
                                                                        flight cycles; or       of this AD.
                                                                        before exceeding
                                                                        1,400 flight hours;
                                                                        whichever occurs
                                                                        first.
C-295M/PG02, PG03..............  MSN031 through         95-31193-0503  Since first flight of   Within 50 flight
                                  MSN999 inclusive.     95-31193-0504   the airplane: Before    cycles after the
                                                                        exceeding 1,000         effective date
                                                                        flight cycles; or       of this AD.
                                                                        before exceeding
                                                                        1,900 flight hours;
                                                                        whichever occurs
                                                                        first.
C-295M/CH01....................  MSN031 through         95-31193-0503  Since first flight of   Within 50 flight
                                  MSN999 inclusive.     95-31193-0504   the airplane: Before    cycles after the
                                                                        exceeding 1,000         effective date
                                                                        flight cycles; or       of this AD.
                                                                        before exceeding
                                                                        1,200 flight hours;
                                                                        whichever occurs
                                                                        first.
C-295M/CH02, OM03..............  MSN031 through         95-31193-0503  Since first flight of   Within 50 flight
                                  MSN999 inclusive.     95-31193-0504   the airplane: Before    cycles after the
                                                                        exceeding 1,000         effective date
                                                                        flight cycles; or       of this AD.
                                                                        before exceeding
                                                                        1,500 flight hours;
                                                                        whichever occurs
                                                                        first.
C-295MW........................  MSN031 through         95-31193-0503  Since first flight of   Within 50 flight
                                  MSN999 inclusive.     95-31193-0504   the airplane: Before    cycles after the
                                                                        exceeding 1,000         effective date
                                                                        flight cycles; or       of this AD.
                                                                        before exceeding
                                                                        1,400 flight hours;
                                                                        whichever occurs
                                                                        first.
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    (2) Repeat the eddy current inspection specified in paragraph 
(j)(1) of this AD thereafter within the applicable interval 
specified in table 6 to paragraph (j)(2) of this AD.

        Table 6 to Paragraph (j)(2) of This AD--Repetitive Inspection Intervals for Model C-295 Airplanes
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                   Elevator hinge        Compliance time for
         C-295 Model/version             Manufacturer's serial     fitting  (part      repetitive eddy current
                                              No.  (MSN)              number)                inspections
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
C-295M/ EA03(01-10), RJ01 (01-02),     MSN001 through MSN030         95-31193-0501  Before exceeding 1,000
 PO01(01-08), AG01(01-06), BR01(01-     inclusive.                   95-31193-0502   flight cycles since the
 03).                                                                                most recent inspection; or
                                                                                     before exceeding 1,400
                                                                                     flight hours since the most
                                                                                     recent inspection;
                                                                                     whichever occurs first.
C-295M (from MSN 031)................  MSN031 through MSN999         95-31193-0503  Before exceeding 1,000
                                        inclusive.                   95-31193-0504   flight cycles since the
                                                                                     most recent inspection; or
                                                                                     before exceeding 1,400
                                                                                     flight hours since the most
                                                                                     recent inspection;
                                                                                     whichever occurs first.
C-295M/FI01, FI02....................  MSN031 through MSN999         95-31193-0503  Before exceeding 1,000
                                        inclusive.                   95-31193-0504   flight cycles since the
                                                                                     most recent inspection; or
                                                                                     before exceeding 1,000
                                                                                     flight hours since the most
                                                                                     recent inspection;
                                                                                     whichever occurs first.
C-295M/PG01..........................  MSN031 through MSN999         95-31193-0503  Before exceeding 1,000
                                        inclusive.                   95-31193-0504   flight cycles since the
                                                                                     most recent inspection; or
                                                                                     before exceeding 1,400
                                                                                     flight hours since the most
                                                                                     recent inspection;
                                                                                     whichever occurs first.
C-295M/PG02, PG03....................  MSN031 through MSN999         95-31193-0503  Before exceeding 1,000
                                        inclusive.                   95-31193-0504   flight cycles since the
                                                                                     most recent inspection; or
                                                                                     before exceeding 1,900
                                                                                     flight hours since the most
                                                                                     recent inspection;
                                                                                     whichever occurs first.

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C-295M/CH01..........................  MSN031 through MSN999         95-31193-0503  Before exceeding 1,000
                                        inclusive.                   95-31193-0504   flight cycles since the
                                                                                     most recent inspection; or
                                                                                     before exceeding 1,200
                                                                                     flight hours since the most
                                                                                     recent inspection;
                                                                                     whichever occurs first.
C-295M/CH02, OM03....................  MSN031 through MSN999         95-31193-0503  Before exceeding 1,000
                                        inclusive.                   95-31193-0504   flight cycles since the
                                                                                     most recent inspection; or
                                                                                     before exceeding 1,500
                                                                                     flight hours since the most
                                                                                     recent inspection;
                                                                                     whichever occurs first.
C-295MW..............................  MSN031 through MSN999         95-31193-0503  Before exceeding 1,000
                                        inclusive.                   95-31193-0504   flight cycles since the
                                                                                     most recent inspection; or
                                                                                     before exceeding 1,400
                                                                                     flight hours since the most
                                                                                     recent inspection;
                                                                                     whichever occurs first.
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(k) Corrective Action for Discrepancies Found During Eddy Current 
Inspection

    If, during any inspection required by paragraph (i)(1), (i)(2), 
(j)(1), or (j)(2) of this AD, any crack is detected, as defined in 
Airbus Defense and Space S.A. AOT AOT-CN235-55-0003, dated December 
22, 2015; or AOT AOT-C295-55-0003, dated December 22, 2015; as 
applicable: Before further flight, accomplish applicable corrective 
actions in accordance with the instructions of Airbus Defense and 
Space S.A. AOT AOT-CN235-55-0003, dated December 22, 2015; or AOT 
AOT-C295-55-0003, dated December 22, 2015; as applicable. Where 
Airbus Defense and Space S.A. AOT AOT-CN235-55-0003, dated December 
22, 2015; or AOT AOT-C295-55-0003, dated December 22, 2015; 
specifies to contact Airbus Defense and Space S.A. for corrective 
actions, before further flight, accomplish corrective actions in 
accordance with the procedures specified in paragraph (n)(2) of this 
AD.

(l) Provision Regarding Terminating Action

    Accomplishing corrective actions, as required by paragraph (k) 
of this AD, does not constitute terminating action for the 
repetitive inspections required by paragraphs (i)(2) and (j)(2) of 
this AD, unless explicitly stated in the approved method of 
compliance for the corrective action.

(m) Credit for Previous Actions

    This paragraph provides credit for the actions required by 
paragraph (g) of this AD, if those actions were performed before the 
effective date of this AD using Airbus Defense and Space S.A. AOT 
AOT-CN235-55-0001, Revision 1, dated March 6, 2015; or AOT AOT-C295-
55-0001, Revision 1, dated May 29, 2014.

(n) Other FAA AD Provisions

    The following provisions also apply to this AD:
    (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager, 
International Section, Transport Standards Branch, 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. Before using any approved 
AMOC, notify your appropriate principal inspector, or lacking a 
principal inspector, the manager of the local flight standards 
district office/certificate holding district office.
    (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any requirement in this AD 
to obtain corrective actions from a manufacturer, the action must be 
accomplished using a method approved by the Manager, International 
Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA; or the European Aviation 
Safety Agency (EASA); or Airbus Defense and Space S.A.'s EASA DOA. 
If approved by the DOA, the approval must include the DOA-authorized 
signature.

(o) Related Information

    (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information 
(MCAI) EASA AD 2016-0075, dated April 19, 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-2016-9521.
    (2) For more information about this AD, contact Shahram 
Daneshmandi, Aerospace Engineer, International Section, Transport 
Standards Branch, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; 
telephone: 425-227-1112; 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 (p)(3) and (p)(4) of this AD.

(p) 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 Defense and Space S.A. Alert Operators Transmission 
(AOT) AOT-CN235-55-0001, Revision 2, dated March 10, 2015.
    (ii) Airbus Defense and Space S.A. AOT AOT-CN235-55-0003, dated 
December 22, 2015.
    (iii) Airbus Defense and Space S.A. AOT AOT-C295-55-0001, 
Revision 2, dated April 9, 2015.
    (iv) Airbus Defense and Space S.A. AOT AOT-C295-55-0003, dated 
December 22, 2015.
    (3) For service information identified in this AD, contact 
Airbus Defense and Space, Services/Engineering Support, Avenida de 
Arag[oacute]n 404, 28022 Madrid, Spain; fax +34 91 585 31 27; email 
[email protected].
    (4) You may view this service information at the FAA, Transport 
Standards Branch, 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 August 22, 2017.
Dionne Palermo,
Acting Director, System Oversight Division, Aircraft Certification 
Service.
[FR Doc. 2017-18396 Filed 9-1-17; 8:45 am]
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                                                DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION                            except Federal holidays. The AD docket                   This condition, if not detected and
                                                                                                        contains this AD, the regulatory                      corrected, could lead to failure or detachment
                                                Federal Aviation Administration                         evaluation, any comments received, and                of any of the affected structural parts,
                                                                                                        other information. The street address for             possibly resulting in reduced control of the
                                                14 CFR Part 39                                                                                                aeroplane.
                                                                                                        the Docket Office (telephone 800–647–                    To address this potentially unsafe
                                                [Docket No. FAA–2016–9521; Product                      5527) is Docket Management Facility,                  condition, Airbus Defence & Space (D&S)
                                                Identifier 2016–NM–061–AD; Amendment                    U.S. Department of Transportation,                    issued Alert Operator Transmissions (AOT)
                                                39–19018; AD 2017–18–09]                                Docket Operations, M–30, West                         AOT–CN235–55–0001 Revision 2 and AOT–
                                                                                                        Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140,                  C295–55–0001 Revision 2 to provide
                                                RIN 2120–AA64                                                                                                 inspection instructions to detect
                                                                                                        1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
                                                                                                        Washington, DC 20590.                                 misalignment between the elevator hinge
                                                Airworthiness Directives; Airbus                                                                              fittings and the elevator brackets.
                                                Defense and Space S.A. (Formerly                        FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
                                                                                                                                                              Additionally, Airbus D&S issued AOT–
                                                Known as Construcciones                                 Shahram Daneshmandi, Aerospace                        CN235–55–0003 and AOT–C295–55–0003 to
                                                Aeronauticas, S.A.) Airplanes                           Engineer, International Section,                      provide inspection instructions to detect
                                                                                                        Transport Standards Branch, FAA, 1601                 cracking of elevator hinge fitting and
                                                AGENCY:  Federal Aviation                               Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–                    attachment fitting.
                                                Administration (FAA), Department of                     3356; telephone: 425–227–1112; fax:                      For the reasons described above, this
                                                Transportation (DOT).                                   425–227–1149.                                         [EASA] AD requires a one-time [detailed]
                                                ACTION: Final rule.                                     SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:                            inspection of the elevator hinge fittings and
                                                                                                                                                              the elevator brackets, repetitive [eddy
                                                SUMMARY:   We are adopting a new                        Discussion                                            current] inspections of elevator hinge fittings
                                                airworthiness directive (AD) for all                                                                          and attachment fittings, and depending on
                                                                                                           We issued a notice of proposed                     findings, accomplishment of applicable
                                                Airbus Defense and Space S.A. Model                     rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR                     corrective action(s) [e.g. repair(s)].
                                                CN–235, CN–235–100, CN–235–200,                         part 39 by adding an AD that would
                                                CN–235–300, and C–295 airplanes. This                   apply to all Airbus Defense and Space                   You may examine the MCAI in the
                                                AD was prompted by reports of                           S.A. Model CN–235, CN–235–100, CN–                    AD docket on the Internet at http://
                                                excessive play between bushings and                     235–200, CN–235–300, and C–295                        www.regulations.gov by searching for
                                                their respective fitting housings at                    airplanes. The NPRM published in the                  and locating Docket No. FAA–2016–
                                                certain elevator fittings. This AD                      Federal Register on January 5, 2017 (82               9521.
                                                requires a one-time detailed inspection                 FR 1269) (‘‘the NPRM’’). The NPRM was                 Comments
                                                and repetitive eddy current inspections                 prompted by reports of excessive play
                                                of the elevator hinge fitting and bracket               between bushings and their respective                   We gave the public the opportunity to
                                                assembly, and corrective actions if                     fitting housings at certain elevator                  participate in developing this AD. We
                                                necessary. We are issuing this AD to                    fittings. The NPRM proposed to require                received no comments on the NPRM or
                                                address the unsafe condition on these                   a one-time detailed inspection and                    on the determination of the cost to the
                                                products.                                               repetitive eddy current inspections of                public.
                                                DATES:  This AD is effective October 10,                the elevator hinge fitting and bracket                Conclusion
                                                2017.                                                   assembly, and corrective actions if                     We reviewed the relevant data and
                                                  The Director of the Federal Register                  necessary. We are issuing this AD to                  determined that air safety and the
                                                approved the incorporation by reference                 prevent excessive play between                        public interest require adopting this AD
                                                of certain publications listed in this AD               bushings and their respective fitting                 as proposed, except for minor editorial
                                                as of October 10, 2017.                                 housings, which could lead to failure or              changes. We have determined that these
                                                ADDRESSES: For service information                      detachment of any of the affected                     minor changes:
                                                identified in this final rule, contact                  structural parts, with a possible result of             • Are consistent with the intent that
                                                Airbus Defense and Space, Services/                     reduced control of the airplane.                      was proposed in the NPRM for
                                                Engineering Support, Avenida de                            The European Aviation Safety Agency                correcting the unsafe condition; and
                                                Aragón 404, 28022 Madrid, Spain; fax                   (EASA), which is the Technical Agent                    • Do not add any additional burden
                                                +34 91 585 31 27; email                                 for the Member States of the European                 upon the public than was already
                                                MTA.TechnicalService@airbus.com.                        Union, has issued EASA AD 2016–0075,                  proposed in the NPRM.
                                                You may view this referenced service                    dated April 19, 2016 (referred to after
                                                information at the FAA, Transport                       this as the Mandatory Continuing                      Related Service Information Under 1
                                                Standards Branch, 1601 Lind Avenue                      Airworthiness Information, or ‘‘the                   CFR Part 51
                                                SW., Renton, WA. For information on                     MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe condition                  Airbus Defense and Space S.A. has
                                                the availability of this material at the                for all Airbus Defense and Space S.A.                 issued the following Alert Operators
                                                FAA, call 425–227–1221. It is also                      Model CN–235, CN–235–100, CN–235–                     Transmissions (AOT).
                                                available on the Internet at http://                    200, CN–235–300, and C–295 airplanes.                    • Airbus Defense and Space S.A.
                                                www.regulations.gov by searching for                    The MCAI states:                                      AOT AOT–CN235–55–0001, Revision 2,
                                                and locating Docket No. FAA–2016–                         Excessive play between bushings and their           dated March 10, 2015. The service
                                                9521.                                                   respective fitting housing was reported at            information describes procedures for a
                                                                                                        Stabilizer Station (STA) 4850, affecting the          detailed visual inspection of the
                                                Examining the AD Docket                                 outboard and inboard elevator hinge fittings          elevator hinge fitting and bracket
                                                                                                        and attachment fittings; and the horizontal
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                                                  You may examine the AD docket on                                                                            assembly to detect excessive play
                                                the Internet at http://                                 stabilizer elevator linkage. Additionally,
                                                                                                                                                              between bushings and their respective
                                                                                                        excessive misalignment was detected
                                                www.regulations.gov by searching for                    between the elevator hinge fittings and the           fitting housings, and to detect cracks;
                                                and locating Docket No. FAA–2016–                       elevator brackets during further analysis of          and corrective actions if necessary.
                                                9521; or in person at the Docket                        the reported cases. Furthermore, an                      • Airbus Defense and Space S.A.
                                                Management Facility between 9 a.m.                      occurrence of an elevator hinge fitting crack         AOT AOT–CN235–55–0003, dated
                                                and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,                      was reported.                                         December 22, 2015. The service


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                                                information describes procedures for                                      between bushings and their respective                     in different configurations. This service
                                                repetitive eddy current inspections to                                    fitting housings, and to detect cracks;                   information is reasonably available
                                                detect cracks in the elevator hinge                                       and corrective actions if necessary.                      because the interested parties have
                                                fitting and bracket assembly, and                                            • Airbus Defense and Space S.A.                        access to it through their normal course
                                                corrective actions if necessary.                                          AOT AOT–C295–55–0003, dated                               of business or by the means identified
                                                                                                                          December 22, 2015. The service                            in the ADDRESSES section.
                                                   • Airbus Defense and Space S.A.                                        information describes procedures for
                                                AOT AOT–C295–55–0001, Revision 2,                                         repetitive eddy current inspections to                    Costs of Compliance
                                                dated April 9, 2015. The service                                          detect cracks in the elevator hinge
                                                information describes procedures for a                                    fitting and bracket assembly, and                           We estimate that this AD affects 14
                                                detailed visual inspection of the                                         corrective actions if necessary.                          airplanes of U.S. registry.
                                                elevator hinge fitting and bracket                                           These documents are distinct since                       We estimate the following costs to
                                                assembly to detect excessive play                                         they apply to different airplane models                   comply with this AD:

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

                                                Inspection ..........................       2 work-hours × $85 per hour = $170                           $0          $170 per inspection cycle .....   $2,380 per inspection cycle.
                                                                                              per inspection cycle.



                                                  We estimate the following costs to do                                   required based on the results of the                      determining the number of airplanes
                                                any necessary repairs that will be                                        inspection. We have no way of                             that might need this repair:

                                                                                                                                        ON-CONDITION COSTS
                                                                                                                                                                                                                         Cost per
                                                                                    Action                                                                    Labor cost                                Parts cost       product

                                                Repair ...........................................................................   45 work-hours × $85 per hour = $3,825 ......................        $10,000         $13,825



                                                Authority for This Rulemaking                                             airplanes to the Director of the System                   the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as
                                                                                                                          Oversight Division.                                       follows:
                                                   Title 49 of the United States Code
                                                specifies the FAA’s authority to issue                                    Regulatory Findings                                       PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
                                                rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I,                                       We determined that this AD will not                     DIRECTIVES
                                                section 106, describes the authority of                                   have federalism implications under
                                                the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII:                                    Executive Order 13132. This AD will                       ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39
                                                Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more                                    not have a substantial direct effect on                   continues to read as follows:
                                                detail the scope of the Agency’s                                          the States, on the relationship between                       Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
                                                authority.                                                                the national government and the States,
                                                   We are issuing this rulemaking under                                   or on the distribution of power and                       § 39.13     [Amended]
                                                the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII,                                responsibilities among the various
                                                                                                                          levels of government.                                     ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
                                                Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701:
                                                                                                                                                                                    the following new airworthiness
                                                General requirements.’’ Under that                                          For the reasons discussed above, I
                                                                                                                                                                                    directive (AD):
                                                section, Congress charges the FAA with                                    certify that this AD:
                                                promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in                                  1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory                    2017–18–09 Airbus Defense and Space S.A.
                                                air commerce by prescribing regulations                                   action’’ under Executive Order 12866;                         (Formerly Known as Construcciones
                                                                                                                                                                                        Aeronauticas, S.A.): Amendment 39–
                                                for practices, methods, and procedures                                      2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the                  19018; Docket No. FAA–2016–9521;
                                                the Administrator finds necessary for                                     DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures                        Product Identifier 2016–NM–061–AD.
                                                safety in air commerce. This regulation                                   (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979);
                                                is within the scope of that authority                                                                                               (a) Effective Date
                                                                                                                            3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in
                                                because it addresses an unsafe condition                                  Alaska; and                                                   This AD is effective October 10, 2017.
                                                that is likely to exist or develop on                                       4. Will not have a significant                          (b) Affected ADs
                                                products identified in this rulemaking                                    economic impact, positive or negative,
                                                action.                                                                                                                                 None.
                                                                                                                          on a substantial number of small entities
                                                   This AD is issued in accordance with                                   under the criteria of the Regulatory                      (c) Applicability
                                                authority delegated by the Executive                                      Flexibility Act.                                            This AD applies to Airbus Defense and
                                                Director, Aircraft Certification Service,                                                                                           Space S.A. (formerly known as
                                                                                                                          List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39                        Construcciones Aeronauticas, S.A.) Model
                                                as authorized by FAA Order 8000.51C.
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                                                In accordance with that order, issuance                                     Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation                  CN–235, CN–235–100, CN–235–200, CN–
                                                of ADs is normally a function of the                                      safety, Incorporation by reference,                       235–300, and C–295 airplanes, certificated in
                                                                                                                                                                                    any category, all manufacturer serial
                                                Compliance and Airworthiness                                              Safety.
                                                                                                                                                                                    numbers.
                                                Division, but during this transition
                                                                                                                          Adoption of the Amendment                                 (d) Subject
                                                period, the Executive Director has
                                                delegated the authority to issue ADs                                        Accordingly, under the authority                         Air Transport Association (ATA) of
                                                applicable to transport category                                          delegated to me by the Administrator,                     America Code 55, Stabilizers.



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                                                (e) Reason                                                       bushings and their respective fitting                      S.A. AOT AOT–CN235–55–0001, Revision 2,
                                                   This AD was prompted by reports of                            housings, and to detect cracks, in accordance              dated March 10, 2015; or AOT AOT–C295–
                                                excessive play between bushings and their                        with the instructions of Airbus Defense and                55–0001 Revision 2, dated April 9, 2015;
                                                respective fitting housings at certain elevator                  Space S.A. Alert Operators Transmission                    specifies to contact Airbus Defense and
                                                fittings. We are issuing this AD to prevent                      (AOT) AOT–CN235–55–0001, Revision 2,                       Space S.A. for corrective actions, before
                                                excessive play between bushings and their                        dated March 10, 2015; or AOT AOT–C295–                     further flight, accomplish corrective actions
                                                respective fitting housings, which could lead                    55–0001, Revision 2, dated April 9, 2015; as               in accordance with the procedures specified
                                                to failure or detachment of any of the affected                  applicable.                                                in paragraph (n)(2) of this AD.
                                                structural parts, with a possible result of                      (h) Corrective Action for Discrepancies
                                                reduced control of the airplane.                                                                                            (i) Repetitive Eddy Current Inspections—
                                                                                                                 Found During Detailed Visual Inspection                    Model CN–235, CN–235–100, CN–235–200,
                                                (f) Compliance                                                      If, during the inspection required by                   and CN–235–300 Airplanes
                                                   Comply with this AD within the                                paragraph (g) of this AD, any discrepancy is
                                                                                                                                                                               For Model CN–235, CN–235–100, CN–235–
                                                compliance times specified, unless already                       detected, as defined in the instructions of
                                                                                                                 Airbus Defense and Space S.A. AOT AOT–                     200, and CN–235–300 airplanes: Do the
                                                done.                                                                                                                       actions required by paragraphs (i)(1) and
                                                                                                                 CN235–55–0001, Revision 2, dated March 10,
                                                (g) One-Time Detailed Visual Inspection                          2015; or AOT AOT–C295–55–0001 Revision                     (i)(2) of this AD.
                                                   Before exceeding 600 flight hours since                       2, dated April 9, 2015; as applicable: Before                 (1) Within the applicable compliance time
                                                first flight of the airplane, or within 300 flight               further flight, accomplish applicable                      specified in table 1 to paragraph (i)(1) of this
                                                hours after the effective date of this AD,                       corrective actions, in accordance with the                 AD: Do an eddy current inspection to detect
                                                whichever occurs later, but not before                           instructions of Airbus Defense and Space                   cracks in the elevator hinge fitting and
                                                exceeding 300 flight hours since first flight of                 S.A. AOT AOT–CN235–55–0001, Revision 2,                    bracket assembly, in accordance with the
                                                the airplane: Do a detailed visual inspection                    dated March 10, 2015; or AOT AOT–C295–                     instructions of Airbus Defense and Space
                                                of the elevator hinge fitting and bracket                        55–0001, Revision 2, dated April 9, 2015; as               S.A. AOT AOT–CN235–55–0003, dated
                                                assembly to detect excessive play between                        applicable. Where Airbus Defense and Space                 December 22, 2015.

                                                 TABLE 1 TO PARAGRAPH (i)(1) OF THIS AD—INITIAL COMPLIANCE TIMES FOR MODEL CN–235, CN–235–100, CN–235–
                                                                                       200, AND CN–235–300 AIRPLANES

                                                  Manufacturer’s Serial No.                 Elevator hinge fitting                                    Compliance time for initial eddy current inspection
                                                          (MSN)                                  (part No.)                                                       (whichever occurs later)

                                                MSN001 through MSN154                                35–31193–0201            Before exceeding 8,800 flight cycles since first flight of          Within 300 flight cycles
                                                 inclusive.                                          35–31193–0202              the airplane; or before exceeding the applicable flight            after the effective date
                                                                                                                                hours since first flight of the airplane as calculated in          of this AD.
                                                                                                                                table 2 to paragraph (i)(1) of this AD; whichever occurs
                                                                                                                                first.
                                                MSN155 through MSN241                                35–31193–0501            Before exceeding 3,600 flight cycles since first flight of          Within 300 flight cycles
                                                 inclusive.                                          35–31193–0502              the airplane; or before exceeding the applicable flight            after the effective date
                                                                                                                                hours since first flight of the airplane as calculated in          of this AD.
                                                                                                                                table 2 to paragraph (i)(1) of this AD; whichever occurs
                                                                                                                                first.
                                                MSN242 through MSN999                                35–31193–0503            Before exceeding 1,000 flight cycles since first flight of          Within 50 flight cycles
                                                 inclusive.                                          35–31193–0504              the airplane; or before exceeding the applicable flight            after the effective date
                                                                                                                                hours since first flight of the airplane as calculated in          of this AD.
                                                                                                                                table 2 to paragraph (i)(1) of this AD; whichever occurs
                                                                                                                                first.


                                                   TABLE 2 TO PARAGRAPH (i)(1) OF THIS AD—FLIGHT CYCLES TO FLIGHT HOURS CONVERSION SINCE FIRST FLIGHT OF
                                                                                                THE AIRPLANE

                                                                                                          Civilian or military
                                                           CN–235 Model/version                                                                                 Flight cycles to flight hours conversion
                                                                                                           type certificate

                                                CN–235 (Commercial Identification S10)                   Civilian ...................   Flight hours since first flight of the airplane = the   applicable flight cycles from
                                                                                                                                           table 1 to paragraph (i)(1) of this AD × 0.861.
                                                CN–235–100 ...........................................   Civilian ...................   Flight hours since first flight of the airplane = the   applicable flight cycles from
                                                                                                                                           table 1 to paragraph (i)(1) of this AD × 0.861.
                                                CN–235–200 ...........................................   Civilian ...................   Flight hours since first flight of the airplane = the   applicable flight cycles from
                                                                                                                                           table 1 to paragraph (i)(1) of this AD × 0.806.
                                                CN–235–300 ...........................................   Civilian ...................   Flight hours since first flight of the airplane = the   applicable flight cycles from
                                                                                                                                           table 1 to paragraph (i)(1) of this AD × 0.861.
                                                CN–235   (Commercial            Identification           Military ...................   Flight hours since first flight of the airplane = the   applicable flight cycles from
                                                 S10M).                                                                                    table 1 to paragraph (i)(1) of this AD × 0.861.
                                                CN–235–100M ........................................     Military ...................   Flight hours since first flight of the airplane = the   applicable flight cycles from
                                                                                                                                           table 1 to paragraph (i)(1) of this AD × 2.222.
                                                CN–235–200M ........................................     Military ...................   Flight hours since first flight of the airplane = the   applicable flight cycles from
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                                                                                                                                           table 1 to paragraph (i)(1) of this AD × 2.222.
                                                CN–235–300M ........................................     Military ...................   Flight hours since first flight of the airplane = the   applicable flight cycles from
                                                                                                                                           table 1 to paragraph (i)(1) of this AD × 2.167.
                                                CN–235–100M/IR01 ...............................         Military ...................   Flight hours since first flight of the airplane = the   applicable flight cycles from
                                                                                                                                           table 1 to paragraph (i)(1) of this AD × 1.389.
                                                CN–235–100M/EA02V ............................           Military ...................   Flight hours since first flight of the airplane = the   applicable flight cycles from
                                                                                                                                           table 1 to paragraph (i)(1) of this AD × 1.389.



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                                                   TABLE 2 TO PARAGRAPH (i)(1) OF THIS AD—FLIGHT CYCLES TO FLIGHT HOURS CONVERSION SINCE FIRST FLIGHT OF
                                                                                          THE AIRPLANE—Continued

                                                                                                          Civilian or military
                                                           CN–235 Model/version                                                                                 Flight cycles to flight hours conversion
                                                                                                           type certificate

                                                CN–235–200M/CL02 ..............................          Military ...................    Flight hours since first flight of the airplane = the   applicable flight cycles from
                                                                                                                                            table 1 to paragraph (i)(1) of this AD × 1.389.
                                                CN–235/EA01F (Commercial Identifica-                     Military ...................    Flight hours since first flight of the airplane = the   applicable flight cycles from
                                                 tion S10M).                                                                                table 1 to paragraph (i)(1) of this AD × 0.861.
                                                CN–235–300/SM01 .................................        Civilian ...................    Flight hours since first flight of the airplane = the   applicable flight cycles from
                                                                                                                                            table 1 to paragraph (i)(1) of this AD × 3.125.
                                                CN–235 –300M/CG01, –300M/GC01,                           Military ...................    Flight hours since first flight of the airplane = the   applicable flight cycles from
                                                 –300/MM01, –300/CL04.                                                                      table 1 to paragraph (i)(1) of this AD × 3.125.



                                                  (2) Repeat the eddy current inspection                         specified in table 3 to paragraph (i)(2) of this
                                                specified in paragraph (i)(1) of this AD                         AD.
                                                thereafter within the applicable interval

                                                                                TABLE 3 TO PARAGRAPH (i)(2) OF THIS AD—REPETITIVE INSPECTION INTERVALS
                                                                                                           Elevator attach-
                                                          Manufacturer’s serial No.                          ment fitting                             Compliance time for repetitive eddy current inspections
                                                                                                                (P/N)

                                                MSN001 through MSN154 inclusive .......                     35–31193–0201               Before exceeding 1,300 flight cycles since the most recent inspection; or before
                                                                                                            35–31193–0202                 exceeding the applicable flight hours since the most recent inspection as cal-
                                                                                                                                          culated in table 4 to paragraph (i)(2) of this AD; whichever occurs first.
                                                MSN155 through MSN241 inclusive .......                     35–31193–0501               Before exceeding 1,000 flight cycles since the most recent inspection; or before
                                                                                                            35–31193–0502                 exceeding the applicable flight hours since the most recent inspection as cal-
                                                                                                                                          culated in table 4 to paragraph (i)(2) of this AD; whichever occurs first.
                                                MSN242 through MSN999 inclusive .......                     35–31193–0503               Before exceeding 1,000 flight cycles since the most recent inspection; or before
                                                                                                            35–31193–0504                 exceeding the applicable flight hours since the most recent inspection as cal-
                                                                                                                                          culated in table 4 to paragraph (i)(2) of this AD; whichever occurs first.


                                                         TABLE 4 TO PARAGRAPH (i)(2) OF THIS AD—FLIGHT CYCLES TO FLIGHT HOURS CONVERSION FOR REPETITIVE
                                                                                                   INSPECTIONS
                                                                                                          Civilian or military
                                                           CN–235 Model/version                                                                                 Flight cycles to flight hours conversion
                                                                                                           type certificate

                                                CN–235 (Commercial Identification S10)                   Civilian ...................    Flight hours since most recent inspection = the applicable flight         cycles from
                                                                                                                                            table 3 to paragraph (i)(2) of this AD × 0.861.
                                                CN–235–100 ...........................................   Civilian ...................    Flight hours since most recent inspection = the applicable flight         cycles from
                                                                                                                                            table 3 to paragraph (i)(2) of this AD × 0.861.
                                                CN–235–200 ...........................................   Civilian ...................    Flight hours since most recent inspection = the applicable flight         cycles from
                                                                                                                                            table 3 to paragraph (i)(2) of this AD × 0.806.
                                                CN–235–300 ...........................................   Civilian ...................    Flight hours since first flight of the airplane = the applicable flight   cycles from
                                                                                                                                            table 3 to paragraph (i)(2) of this AD × 0.861.
                                                CN–235   (Commercial            Identification           Military ...................    Flight hours since most recent inspection = the applicable flight         cycles from
                                                 S10M).                                                                                     table 3 to paragraph (i)(2) of this AD × 0.861.
                                                CN–235–100M ........................................     Military ...................    Flight hours since most recent inspection = the applicable flight         cycles from
                                                                                                                                            table 3 to paragraph (i)(2) of this AD × 2.222.
                                                CN–235–200M ........................................     Military ...................    Flight hours since most recent inspection = the applicable flight         cycles from
                                                                                                                                            table 3 to paragraph (i)(2) of this AD × 2.222.
                                                CN–235–300M ........................................     Military ...................    Flight hours since most recent inspection = the applicable flight         cycles from
                                                                                                                                            table 3 to paragraph (i)(2) of this AD × 2.167.
                                                CN–235–100M/IR01 ...............................         Military ...................    Flight hours since most recent inspection = the applicable flight         cycles from
                                                                                                                                            table 3 to paragraph (i)(2) of this AD × 1.389.
                                                CN–235–100M/EA02V ............................           Military ...................    Flight hours since most recent inspection = the applicable flight         cycles from
                                                                                                                                            table 3 to paragraph (i)(2) of this AD × 1.389.
                                                CN–235–200M/CL02 ..............................          Military ...................    Flight hours since most recent inspection = the applicable flight         cycles from
                                                                                                                                            table 3 to paragraph (i)(2) of this AD × 1.389.
                                                CN–235/EA01F (Commercial Identifica-                     Military ...................    Flight hours since most recent inspection = the applicable flight         cycles from
                                                 tion S10M).                                                                                table 3 to paragraph (i)(2) of this AD × 0.861.
                                                CN–235–300/SM01 .................................        Civilian ...................    Flight hours since most recent inspection = the applicable flight         cycles from
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                                                                                                                                            table 3 to paragraph (i)(2) of this AD × 3.125.
                                                CN–235 –300M/CG01, –300M/GC01,                           Military ...................    Flight hours since most recent inspection = the applicable flight         cycles from
                                                 –300/MM01, –300/CL04.                                                                      table 3 to paragraph (i)(2) of this AD × 3.125.




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                                                (j) Repetitive Eddy Current Inspections—                    (1) At the later of the times specified in            Defense and Space S.A. AOT AOT–C295–55–
                                                Model C–295 Airplanes                                    table 5 to paragraph (j)(1) of this AD: Do an            0003, dated December 22, 2015.
                                                   For Model C–295 airplanes: Do the actions             eddy current inspection of the elevator hinge
                                                required by paragraphs (j)(1) and (j)(2) of this         fitting and attachment fitting to detect cracks,
                                                AD.                                                      in accordance with the instructions of Airbus

                                                            TABLE 5 TO PARAGRAPH (j)(1) OF THIS AD—INITIAL COMPLIANCE TIMES FOR MODEL C–295 AIRPLANES

                                                  C–295 Model/Version           Manufacturer’s Serial          Elevator Hinge                     Compliance time for initial eddy current inspection
                                                                                      Number                       Fitting                                    (whichever occurs later)
                                                                                      (MSN)                    (Part Number)


                                                C–295M/ EA03(01–10),            MSN001 through                 95–31193–0501          Since first flight of the airplane: Before ex-      Within 300 flight cycles
                                                  RJ01 (01–02),                  MSN030 inclusive.             95–31193–0502            ceeding 3,600 flight cycles; or before ex-         after the effective
                                                  PO01(01–08),                                                                          ceeding 5,040 flight hours; whichever oc-          date of this AD.
                                                  AG01(01–06),                                                                          curs first.
                                                  BR01(01–03).
                                                C–295M (from MSN                MSN031 through                 95–31193–0503          Since first flight   of the airplane: Before ex-    Within 50 flight cycles
                                                  031).                          MSN999 inclusive.             95–31193–0504            ceeding 1,000      flight cycles; or before ex-    after the effective
                                                                                                                                        ceeding 1,400      flight hours; whichever oc-     date of this AD.
                                                                                                                                        curs first.
                                                C–295M/FI01, FI02 .......       MSN031 through                 95–31193–0503          Since first flight   of the airplane: Before ex-    Within 50 flight cycles
                                                                                 MSN999 inclusive.             95–31193–0504            ceeding 1,000      flight cycles; or before ex-    after the effective
                                                                                                                                        ceeding 1,000      flight hours; whichever oc-     date of this AD.
                                                                                                                                        curs first.
                                                C–295M/PG01 ..............      MSN031 through                 95–31193–0503          Since first flight   of the airplane: Before ex-    Within 50 flight cycles
                                                                                 MSN999 inclusive.             95–31193–0504            ceeding 1,000      flight cycles; or before ex-    after the effective
                                                                                                                                        ceeding 1,400      flight hours; whichever oc-     date of this AD.
                                                                                                                                        curs first.
                                                C–295M/PG02, PG03 ...           MSN031 through                 95–31193–0503          Since first flight   of the airplane: Before ex-    Within 50 flight cycles
                                                                                 MSN999 inclusive.             95–31193–0504            ceeding 1,000      flight cycles; or before ex-    after the effective
                                                                                                                                        ceeding 1,900      flight hours; whichever oc-     date of this AD.
                                                                                                                                        curs first.
                                                C–295M/CH01 ..............      MSN031 through                 95–31193–0503          Since first flight   of the airplane: Before ex-    Within 50 flight cycles
                                                                                 MSN999 inclusive.             95–31193–0504            ceeding 1,000      flight cycles; or before ex-    after the effective
                                                                                                                                        ceeding 1,200      flight hours; whichever oc-     date of this AD.
                                                                                                                                        curs first.
                                                C–295M/CH02, OM03 ..            MSN031 through                 95–31193–0503          Since first flight   of the airplane: Before ex-    Within 50 flight cycles
                                                                                 MSN999 inclusive.             95–31193–0504            ceeding 1,000      flight cycles; or before ex-    after the effective
                                                                                                                                        ceeding 1,500      flight hours; whichever oc-     date of this AD.
                                                                                                                                        curs first.
                                                C–295MW .....................   MSN031 through                 95–31193–0503          Since first flight   of the airplane: Before ex-    Within 50 flight cycles
                                                                                 MSN999 inclusive.             95–31193–0504            ceeding 1,000      flight cycles; or before ex-    after the effective
                                                                                                                                        ceeding 1,400      flight hours; whichever oc-     date of this AD.
                                                                                                                                        curs first.


                                                  (2) Repeat the eddy current inspection                 specified in table 6 to paragraph (j)(2) of this
                                                specified in paragraph (j)(1) of this AD                 AD.
                                                thereafter within the applicable interval

                                                       TABLE 6 TO PARAGRAPH (j)(2) OF THIS AD—REPETITIVE INSPECTION INTERVALS FOR MODEL C–295 AIRPLANES
                                                                                                                             Elevator hinge
                                                                                         Manufacturer’s serial No.
                                                     C–295 Model/version                                                         fitting             Compliance time for repetitive eddy current inspections
                                                                                                 (MSN)                       (part number)

                                                C–295M/ EA03(01–10), RJ01              MSN001 through MSN030 in-             95–31193–0501         Before exceeding 1,000 flight cycles since the most recent
                                                  (01–02), PO01(01–08),                 clusive.                             95–31193–0502           inspection; or before exceeding 1,400 flight hours since
                                                  AG01(01–06), BR01(01–                                                                              the most recent inspection; whichever occurs first.
                                                  03).
                                                C–295M (from MSN 031) ......           MSN031 through MSN999 in-             95–31193–0503         Before exceeding 1,000 flight cycles since the most recent
                                                                                        clusive.                             95–31193–0504           inspection; or before exceeding 1,400 flight hours since
                                                                                                                                                     the most recent inspection; whichever occurs first.
                                                C–295M/FI01, FI02 ...............      MSN031 through MSN999 in-             95–31193–0503         Before exceeding 1,000 flight cycles since the most recent
                                                                                        clusive.                             95–31193–0504           inspection; or before exceeding 1,000 flight hours since
                                                                                                                                                     the most recent inspection; whichever occurs first.
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                                                C–295M/PG01 .......................    MSN031 through MSN999 in-             95–31193–0503         Before exceeding 1,000 flight cycles since the most recent
                                                                                        clusive.                             95–31193–0504           inspection; or before exceeding 1,400 flight hours since
                                                                                                                                                     the most recent inspection; whichever occurs first.
                                                C–295M/PG02, PG03 ...........          MSN031 through MSN999 in-             95–31193–0503         Before exceeding 1,000 flight cycles since the most recent
                                                                                        clusive.                             95–31193–0504           inspection; or before exceeding 1,900 flight hours since
                                                                                                                                                     the most recent inspection; whichever occurs first.




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                                                     TABLE 6 TO PARAGRAPH (j)(2) OF THIS AD—REPETITIVE INSPECTION INTERVALS FOR MODEL C–295 AIRPLANES—
                                                                                                 Continued
                                                                                                                               Elevator hinge
                                                                                           Manufacturer’s serial No.
                                                     C–295 Model/version                                                           fitting             Compliance time for repetitive eddy current inspections
                                                                                                   (MSN)                       (part number)

                                                C–295M/CH01 .......................      MSN031 through MSN999 in-             95–31193–0503         Before exceeding 1,000 flight cycles since the most recent
                                                                                          clusive.                             95–31193–0504           inspection; or before exceeding 1,200 flight hours since
                                                                                                                                                       the most recent inspection; whichever occurs first.
                                                C–295M/CH02, OM03 ...........            MSN031 through MSN999 in-             95–31193–0503         Before exceeding 1,000 flight cycles since the most recent
                                                                                          clusive.                             95–31193–0504           inspection; or before exceeding 1,500 flight hours since
                                                                                                                                                       the most recent inspection; whichever occurs first.
                                                C–295MW ..............................   MSN031 through MSN999 in-             95–31193–0503         Before exceeding 1,000 flight cycles since the most recent
                                                                                          clusive.                             95–31193–0504           inspection; or before exceeding 1,400 flight hours since
                                                                                                                                                       the most recent inspection; whichever occurs first.



                                                (k) Corrective Action for Discrepancies                    principal inspector, or lacking a principal           Aragón 404, 28022 Madrid, Spain; fax +34 91
                                                Found During Eddy Current Inspection                       inspector, the manager of the local flight            585 31 27; email MTA.TechnicalService@
                                                  If, during any inspection required by                    standards district office/certificate holding         airbus.com.
                                                paragraph (i)(1), (i)(2), (j)(1), or (j)(2) of this        district office.                                         (4) You may view this service information
                                                AD, any crack is detected, as defined in                      (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any           at the FAA, Transport Standards Branch,
                                                Airbus Defense and Space S.A. AOT AOT–                     requirement in this AD to obtain corrective           1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For
                                                                                                           actions from a manufacturer, the action must          information on the availability of this
                                                CN235–55–0003, dated December 22, 2015;
                                                                                                           be accomplished using a method approved               material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221.
                                                or AOT AOT–C295–55–0003, dated
                                                                                                           by the Manager, International Section,                   (5) You may view this service information
                                                December 22, 2015; as applicable: Before
                                                                                                           Transport Standards Branch, FAA; or the               that is incorporated by reference at the
                                                further flight, accomplish applicable
                                                                                                           European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA); or            National Archives and Records
                                                corrective actions in accordance with the                  Airbus Defense and Space S.A.’s EASA DOA.             Administration (NARA). For information on
                                                instructions of Airbus Defense and Space                   If approved by the DOA, the approval must
                                                S.A. AOT AOT–CN235–55–0003, dated                                                                                the availability of this material at NARA, call
                                                                                                           include the DOA-authorized signature.                 202–741–6030, or go to: http://
                                                December 22, 2015; or AOT AOT–C295–55–
                                                0003, dated December 22, 2015; as                          (o) Related Information                               www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-
                                                applicable. Where Airbus Defense and Space                                                                       locations.html.
                                                                                                             (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing
                                                S.A. AOT AOT–CN235–55–0003, dated                          Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA AD                Issued in Renton, Washington, on August
                                                December 22, 2015; or AOT AOT–C295–55–                     2016–0075, dated April 19, 2016, for related          22, 2017.
                                                0003, dated December 22, 2015; specifies to                information. This MCAI may be found in the            Dionne Palermo,
                                                contact Airbus Defense and Space S.A. for                  AD docket on the Internet at http://
                                                corrective actions, before further flight,                                                                       Acting Director, System Oversight Division,
                                                                                                           www.regulations.gov by searching for and              Aircraft Certification Service.
                                                accomplish corrective actions in accordance                locating Docket No. FAA–2016–9521.
                                                with the procedures specified in paragraph                   (2) For more information about this AD,             [FR Doc. 2017–18396 Filed 9–1–17; 8:45 am]
                                                (n)(2) of this AD.                                         contact Shahram Daneshmandi, Aerospace                BILLING CODE 4910–13–P

                                                (l) Provision Regarding Terminating Action                 Engineer, International Section, Transport
                                                                                                           Standards Branch, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue
                                                   Accomplishing corrective actions, as                    SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356; telephone:
                                                required by paragraph (k) of this AD, does                                                                       DEPARTMENT OF STATE
                                                                                                           425–227–1112; fax: 425–227–1149.
                                                not constitute terminating action for the                    (3) Service information identified in this
                                                repetitive inspections required by paragraphs                                                                    22 CFR Part 41
                                                                                                           AD that is not incorporated by reference is
                                                (i)(2) and (j)(2) of this AD, unless explicitly            available at the addresses specified in               [Public Notice 9580]
                                                stated in the approved method of compliance                paragraphs (p)(3) and (p)(4) of this AD.
                                                for the corrective action.                                                                                       RIN 1400–AD30
                                                                                                           (p) Material Incorporated by Reference
                                                (m) Credit for Previous Actions                                                                                  Visas: Documentation of
                                                                                                              (1) The Director of the Federal Register
                                                   This paragraph provides credit for the                  approved the incorporation by reference               Nonimmigrants Under the Immigration
                                                actions required by paragraph (g) of this AD,              (IBR) of the service information listed in this       and Nationality Act, as Amended
                                                if those actions were performed before the                 paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR
                                                effective date of this AD using Airbus                     part 51.                                              AGENCY:    Department of State.
                                                Defense and Space S.A. AOT AOT–CN235–                         (2) You must use this service information          ACTION:   Final rule.
                                                55–0001, Revision 1, dated March 6, 2015; or               as applicable to do the actions required by
                                                AOT AOT–C295–55–0001, Revision 1, dated                    this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise.          SUMMARY:   This final rule clarifies
                                                May 29, 2014.                                                 (i) Airbus Defense and Space S.A. Alert            procedures for waiver of documentary
                                                                                                           Operators Transmission (AOT) AOT–CN235–               requirements due to an unforeseen
                                                (n) Other FAA AD Provisions
                                                                                                           55–0001, Revision 2, dated March 10, 2015.            emergency for nonimmigrants seeking
                                                  The following provisions also apply to this                 (ii) Airbus Defense and Space S.A. AOT
                                                AD:                                                        AOT–CN235–55–0003, dated December 22,
                                                                                                                                                                 admission to the United States.
                                                  (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance                    2015.                                                 DATES: This rule is effective on October
                                                (AMOCs): The Manager, International                           (iii) Airbus Defense and Space S.A. AOT            5, 2017.
                                                Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA,
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                                                                                                           AOT–C295–55–0001, Revision 2, dated April             FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
                                                has the authority to approve AMOCs for this                9, 2015.                                              Megan B. Herndon, Legislation and
                                                AD, if requested using the procedures found                   (iv) Airbus Defense and Space S.A. AOT
                                                in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR                 AOT–C295–55–0003, dated December 22,
                                                                                                                                                                 Regulations Division, Legal Affairs,
                                                39.19, send your request to your principal                 2015.                                                 Office of Visa Services, Bureau of
                                                inspector or local Flight Standards District                  (3) For service information identified in          Consular Affairs, Department of State,
                                                Office, as appropriate. Before using any                   this AD, contact Airbus Defense and Space,            600 19th St. NW., Washington, DC
                                                approved AMOC, notify your appropriate                     Services/Engineering Support, Avenida de              20006 (202) 485–7440.


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Document Created: 2017-09-02 03:25:21
Document Modified: 2017-09-02 03:25:21
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 October 10, 2017.
ContactShahram Daneshmandi, Aerospace Engineer, International Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; telephone: 425-227-1112; fax: 425-227-1149.
FR Citation82 FR 41878 
RIN Number2120-AA64
CFR AssociatedAir Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety

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