82 FR 42579 - Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 174 (September 11, 2017)

Page Range		42579-42581
FR Document		2017-18966
We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Airbus Model A350-941 airplanes. This AD requires repetitive on-ground power cycles to reset the internal timer. This AD was prompted by the in-service loss of communication between some avionics systems and the avionics network. 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-2017-0808; Product Identifier 2017-NM-102-AD; Amendment 
39-19027; AD 2017-18-18]
RIN 2120-AA64


Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule; request for comments.

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SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all 
Airbus Model A350-941 airplanes. This AD requires repetitive on-ground 
power cycles to reset the internal timer. This AD was prompted by the 
in-service loss of communication between some avionics systems and the 
avionics network. We are issuing this AD to address the unsafe 
condition on these products.

DATES: This AD becomes effective September 26, 2017.
    The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by 
reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of September 
26, 2017.
    We must receive comments on this AD by October 26, 2017.

ADDRESSES: You may send comments, using the procedures found in 14 CFR 
11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following methods:
     Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments.
     Fax: 202-493-2251.
     Mail: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket 
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New 
Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590.
     Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket 
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New 
Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday 
through Friday, except Federal holidays.
    For service information identified in this final rule, contact 
Airbus SAS, Airworthiness Office--EAL, 1 Rond Point Maurice Bellonte, 
31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61 
93 45 80; email [email protected]; Internet 
http://www.airbus.com. 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-2017-
0808.

Examining the AD Docket

    You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2017-
0808; or in person at the Docket Operations office 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 Operations office 
(telephone 800-647-5527) is in the ADDRESSES section. Comments will be 
available in the AD docket shortly after receipt.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kathleen Arrigotti, Aerospace 
Engineer, International Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA, 1601 
Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; telephone 425-227-2889; fax 
425-227-1149.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

Discussion

    The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical 
Agent for the Member States of the European Union, has issued EASA 
Airworthiness Directive 2017-0129, dated July 25, 2017 (referred to 
after this as the Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or 
``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for all Airbus Model 
A350-941 airplanes. The MCAI states:

    Prompted by in-service events where a loss of communication 
occurred between some avionics systems and avionics network, 
analysis has shown that this may occur after 149 hours of continuous 
aeroplane power-up. Depending on the affected aeroplane systems or 
equipment, different consequences have been observed and reported by 
operators, from redundancy loss to complete loss on a specific 
function hosted on common remote data concentrator and core 
processing input/output modules.
    This condition, if not corrected, could lead to partial or total 
loss of some avionics systems or functions, possibly resulting in an 
unsafe condition.
    To address this potential unsafe condition, Airbus issued Alert 
Operators Transmission (AOT) A42P001-17 * * * to provide 
instructions to reset the internal timer.
    For the reasons described above, this [EASA] AD requires 
repetitive on ground power cycles (resets).
    This [EASA] AD is considered to be an interim measure and 
further AD action may follow.

You may examine the MCAI on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov 
by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2017-0808.

Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51

    Airbus has issued Alert Operators Transmission (AOT) A42P001-17, 
dated June 30, 2017, which describes procedures for repetitive on-
ground power cycles to reset the internal timer. This service 
information is reasonably available because the interested parties have 
access to it through their normal course of business or by the means 
identified in the ADDRESSES section.

FAA's Determination and Requirements of This AD

    This product has been approved by the aviation authority of another 
country, and is approved for operation in the United States. Pursuant 
to our bilateral agreement with the State of Design Authority, we have 
been notified of the unsafe condition described in the MCAI and service 
information referenced above. We are issuing this AD because we 
evaluated all pertinent information and determined the unsafe condition 
exists and is likely to exist or develop on other products of these 
same type designs.

FAA's Determination of the Effective Date

    An unsafe condition exists that requires the immediate adoption of 
this

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AD. The FAA has found that the risk to the flying public justifies 
waiving notice and comment prior to adoption of this rule because a 
loss of communication between some avionics systems and the avionics 
network could lead to partial or total loss of some avionics systems or 
functions. Therefore, we determined that notice and opportunity for 
public comment before issuing this AD are impracticable and that good 
cause exists for making this amendment effective in fewer than 30 days.

Comments Invited

    This AD is a final rule that involves requirements affecting flight 
safety, and we did not precede it by notice and opportunity for public 
comment. We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or 
arguments about this AD. Send your comments to an address listed under 
the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2017-0808; Product 
Identifier 2017-NM-102-AD'' at the beginning of your comments. We 
specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory, economic, 
environmental, and energy aspects of this AD. We will consider all 
comments received by the closing date and may amend this AD based on 
those comments.
    We will post all comments we receive, without change, to http://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information you provide. We 
will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal contact we 
receive about this AD.

Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this AD affects 2 airplanes of U.S. registry.
    We also estimate that it will take about 1 work-hour per product to 
comply with the basic requirements of this AD. The average labor rate 
is $85 per work-hour. Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of 
this AD on U.S. operators to be $170, or $85 per product.

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]

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

2017-18-18 Airbus: Amendment 39-19027; Docket No. FAA-2017-0808; 
Product Identifier 2017-NM-102-AD.

(a) Effective Date

    This AD becomes effective September 26, 2017.

(b) Affected ADs

    None.

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to all Airbus Model A350-941 airplanes, 
certificated in any category.

(d) Subject

    Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 42, Integrated 
Modular Avionics.

(e) Reason

    This AD was prompted by the in-service loss of communication 
between some avionics systems and the avionics network. We are 
issuing this AD to prevent a loss of communication between some 
avionics systems and the avionics network, which could lead to 
partial or total loss of some avionics systems or functions.

(f) Compliance

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

(g) Repetitive Power Cycles (Resets)

    Within 30 days after the effective date of this AD, do an on-
ground power cycle to reset the internal timer, in accordance with 
Airbus Alert Operators Transmission (AOT) A42P001-17, dated June 30, 
2017. Repeat the power cycle thereafter at intervals not to exceed 
149 hours of continuous power-up.

(h) Reporting Provisions

    Where Airbus AOT A42P001-17, dated June 30, 2017, specifies 
informing Airbus when the aircraft electrical power shutdown process 
is in place, this AD does not require that operators submit this 
information.

(i) 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. If sending information 
directly to the International Section, send it to the attention of 
the person identified in paragraph (j)(2) of this AD. Information 
may be emailed to: [email protected]. Before using any 
approved AMOC, notify your appropriate principal inspector, or 
lacking a principal inspector, the manager of the local flight 
standards district office/certificate holding district office.
    (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any requirement in this AD 
to obtain corrective actions from a manufacturer, the action must be 
accomplished using a method approved

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by the Manager, International Section, Transport Standards Branch, 
FAA; or the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA); or Airbus's EASA 
Design Organization Approval (DOA). If approved by the DOA, the 
approval must include the DOA-authorized signature.

(j) Related Information

    (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information 
(MCAI) EASA Airworthiness Directive 2017-0129, dated July 25, 2017, 
for related information. You may examine the MCAI on the Internet at 
http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. 
FAA-2017-0808.
    (2) For more information about this AD, contact Kathleen 
Arrigotti, Aerospace Engineer, International Section, Transport 
Standards Branch, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; 
telephone 425-227-2889; fax 425-227-1149.

(k) Material Incorporated by Reference

    (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the 
incorporation by reference (IBR) of the service information listed 
in this paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
    (2) You must use this service information as applicable to do 
the actions required by this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise.
    (i) Airbus Alert Operators Transmission (AOT) A42P001-17, dated 
June 30, 2017.
    (ii) Reserved.
    (3) For service information identified in this AD, contact 
Airbus SAS, Airworthiness Office--EAL, 1 Rond Point Maurice 
Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96; 
fax +33 5 61 93 45 80; email [email protected]; Internet http://www.airbus.com.
    (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 29, 2017.
Jeffrey E. Duven,
Director, System Oversight Division, Aircraft Certification Service.
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referenced service information at the To address this potential unsafe condition,
[Docket No. FAA–2017–0808; Product FAA, Transport Standards Branch, 1601 Airbus issued Alert Operators Transmission
Identifier 2017–NM–102–AD; Amendment Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For (AOT) A42P001–17 * * * to provide
39–19027; AD 2017–18–18] information on the availability of this instructions to reset the internal timer.
For the reasons described above, this
RIN 2120–AA64 material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221.
[EASA] AD requires repetitive on ground
It is also available on the Internet at power cycles (resets).
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus http://www.regulations.gov by searching This [EASA] AD is considered to be an
Airplanes for and locating Docket No. FAA–2017– interim measure and further AD action may
0808. follow.
AGENCY: Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT. Examining the AD Docket You may examine the MCAI on the
ACTION: Final rule; request for Internet at http://www.regulations.gov
You may examine the AD docket on by searching for and locating Docket No.
comments. the Internet at http:// FAA–2017–0808.
SUMMARY: We are adopting a new www.regulations.gov by searching for
and locating Docket No. FAA–2017– Related Service Information Under 1
airworthiness directive (AD) for all
0808; or in person at the Docket CFR Part 51
Airbus Model A350–941 airplanes. This
AD requires repetitive on-ground power Operations office between 9 a.m. and 5 Airbus has issued Alert Operators
cycles to reset the internal timer. This p.m., Monday through Friday, except Transmission (AOT) A42P001–17, dated
AD was prompted by the in-service loss Federal holidays. The AD docket June 30, 2017, which describes
of communication between some contains this AD, the regulatory procedures for repetitive on-ground
avionics systems and the avionics evaluation, any comments received, and power cycles to reset the internal timer.
network. We are issuing this AD to other information. The street address for This service information is reasonably
address the unsafe condition on these the Docket Operations office (telephone available because the interested parties
products. 800–647–5527) is in the ADDRESSES have access to it through their normal
section. Comments will be available in course of business or by the means
DATES: This AD becomes effective the AD docket shortly after receipt. identified in the ADDRESSES section.
September 26, 2017.
The Director of the Federal Register FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: FAA’s Determination and Requirements
approved the incorporation by reference Kathleen Arrigotti, Aerospace Engineer, of This AD
of a certain publication listed in this AD International Section, Transport
Standards Branch, FAA, 1601 Lind This product has been approved by
as of September 26, 2017. the aviation authority of another
We must receive comments on this Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356;
telephone 425–227–2889; fax 425–227– country, and is approved for operation
AD by October 26, 2017. in the United States. Pursuant to our
1149.
ADDRESSES: You may send comments, bilateral agreement with the State of
using the procedures found in 14 CFR SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Design Authority, we have been notified
11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following Discussion of the unsafe condition described in the
methods: MCAI and service information
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to The European Aviation Safety Agency referenced above. We are issuing this
http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the (EASA), which is the Technical Agent AD because we evaluated all pertinent
instructions for submitting comments. for the Member States of the European information and determined the unsafe
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• Fax: 202–493–2251. Union, has issued EASA Airworthiness condition exists and is likely to exist or
• Mail: U.S. Department of Directive 2017–0129, dated July 25, develop on other products of these same
Transportation, Docket Operations, 2017 (referred to after this as the type designs.
M–30, West Building Ground Floor, Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness
Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Information, or ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct FAA’s Determination of the Effective
Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590. an unsafe condition for all Airbus Date
• Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of Model A350–941 airplanes. The MCAI An unsafe condition exists that
Transportation, Docket Operations, states: requires the immediate adoption of this

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AD. The FAA has found that the risk to the Administrator finds necessary for 2017–18–18 Airbus: Amendment 39–19027;
the flying public justifies waiving notice safety in air commerce. This regulation Docket No. FAA–2017–0808; Product
and comment prior to adoption of this is within the scope of that authority Identifier 2017–NM–102–AD.
rule because a loss of communication because it addresses an unsafe condition (a) Effective Date
between some avionics systems and the that is likely to exist or develop on This AD becomes effective September 26,
avionics network could lead to partial or products identified in this rulemaking 2017.
total loss of some avionics systems or action.
(b) Affected ADs
functions. Therefore, we determined This AD is issued in accordance with
that notice and opportunity for public authority delegated by the Executive None.
comment before issuing this AD are Director, Aircraft Certification Service, (c) Applicability
impracticable and that good cause exists as authorized by FAA Order 8000.51C. This AD applies to all Airbus Model A350–
for making this amendment effective in In accordance with that order, issuance 941 airplanes, certificated in any category.
fewer than 30 days. of ADs is normally a function of the
(d) Subject
Comments Invited Compliance and Airworthiness
Division, but during this transition Air Transport Association (ATA) of
This AD is a final rule that involves period, the Executive Director has America Code 42, Integrated Modular
requirements affecting flight safety, and Avionics.
delegated the authority to issue ADs
we did not precede it by notice and applicable to transport category (e) Reason
opportunity for public comment. We airplanes to the Director of the System This AD was prompted by the in-service
invite you to send any written relevant Oversight Division. loss of communication between some
data, views, or arguments about this AD. avionics systems and the avionics network.
Send your comments to an address Regulatory Findings We are issuing this AD to prevent a loss of
listed under the ADDRESSES section. We determined that this AD will not communication between some avionics
Include ‘‘Docket No. FAA–2017–0808; systems and the avionics network, which
have federalism implications under
Product Identifier 2017–NM–102–AD’’ could lead to partial or total loss of some
Executive Order 13132. This AD will avionics systems or functions.
at the beginning of your comments. We not have a substantial direct effect on
specifically invite comments on the the States, on the relationship between (f) Compliance
overall regulatory, economic, the national government and the States, Comply with this AD within the
environmental, and energy aspects of or on the distribution of power and compliance times specified, unless already
this AD. We will consider all comments responsibilities among the various done.
received by the closing date and may levels of government. (g) Repetitive Power Cycles (Resets)
amend this AD based on those For the reasons discussed above, I Within 30 days after the effective date of
comments. certify that this AD: this AD, do an on-ground power cycle to
We will post all comments we 1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory reset the internal timer, in accordance with
receive, without change, to http:// action’’ under Executive Order 12866; Airbus Alert Operators Transmission (AOT)
www.regulations.gov, including any A42P001–17, dated June 30, 2017. Repeat the
2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the
personal information you provide. We power cycle thereafter at intervals not to
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures
will also post a report summarizing each exceed 149 hours of continuous power-up.
(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979);
substantive verbal contact we receive
3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in (h) Reporting Provisions
about this AD.
Alaska; and Where Airbus AOT A42P001–17, dated
Costs of Compliance 4. Will not have a significant June 30, 2017, specifies informing Airbus
We estimate that this AD affects 2 economic impact, positive or negative, when the aircraft electrical power shutdown
on a substantial number of small entities process is in place, this AD does not require
airplanes of U.S. registry.
under the criteria of the Regulatory that operators submit this information.
We also estimate that it will take
about 1 work-hour per product to Flexibility Act. (i) Other FAA AD Provisions
comply with the basic requirements of List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 The following provisions also apply to this
this AD. The average labor rate is $85 AD:
per work-hour. Based on these figures, Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance
we estimate the cost of this AD on U.S. safety, Incorporation by reference, (AMOCs): The Manager, International
operators to be $170, or $85 per product. Safety. Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA,
has the authority to approve AMOCs for this
Authority for This Rulemaking Adoption of the Amendment AD, if requested using the procedures found
Title 49 of the United States Code Accordingly, under the authority in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR
39.19, send your request to your principal
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue delegated to me by the Administrator,
inspector or local Flight Standards District
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as Office, as appropriate. If sending information
section 106, describes the authority of follows: directly to the International Section, send it
the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII: to the attention of the person identified in
Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS paragraph (j)(2) of this AD. Information may
detail the scope of the Agency’s DIRECTIVES be emailed to: 9-ANM-116-AMOC-
authority. REQUESTS@faa.gov. Before using any
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We are issuing this rulemaking under ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 approved AMOC, notify your appropriate
the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII, continues to read as follows: principal inspector, or lacking a principal
inspector, the manager of the local flight
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
standards district office/certificate holding
General requirements.’’ Under that district office.
§ 39.13 [Amended]
section, Congress charges the FAA with (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding requirement in this AD to obtain corrective
air commerce by prescribing regulations the following new airworthiness actions from a manufacturer, the action must
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by the Manager, International Section, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION and locating Docket No. FAA–2016–
Transport Standards Branch, FAA; or the 7270.
European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA); or Federal Aviation Administration
Airbus’s EASA Design Organization Examining the AD Docket
Approval (DOA). If approved by the DOA, 14 CFR Part 39 You may examine the AD docket on
the approval must include the DOA- the Internet at http://
authorized signature. [Docket No. FAA–2016–7270; Product www.regulations.gov by searching for
Identifier 2015–NM–116–AD; Amendment and locating Docket No. FAA–2016–
(j) Related Information 39–19025; AD 2017–18–16] 7270; or in person at the Docket
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Management Facility between 9 a.m.
Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA RIN 2120–AA64
and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
Airworthiness Directive 2017–0129, dated except Federal holidays. The AD docket
July 25, 2017, for related information. You
Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing
Company Airplanes contains this AD, the regulatory
may examine the MCAI on the Internet at evaluation, any comments received, and
http://www.regulations.gov by searching for AGENCY: Federal Aviation other information. The address for the
and locating Docket No. FAA–2017–0808. Administration (FAA), DOT. Docket Office (phone: 800–647–5527) is
(2) For more information about this AD, Docket Management Facility, U.S.
ACTION: Final rule.
contact Kathleen Arrigotti, Aerospace Department of Transportation, Docket
Engineer, International Section, Transport SUMMARY: We are adopting a new Operations, M–30, West Building
Standards Branch, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200
SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356; telephone The Boeing Company Model 737–700 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington,
425–227–2889; fax 425–227–1149. and –700C series airplanes. This AD DC 20590.
(k) Material Incorporated by Reference was prompted by a report that, for FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Fnu
certain airplanes, the nose-up pitch trim Winarto, Aerospace Engineer, Systems
(1) The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
limit and associated warning will allow and Equipment Section, FAA, Seattle
(IBR) of the service information listed in this
the horizontal stabilizer position to be ACO Branch, 1601 Lind Avenue SW.,
paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR
set outside acceptable limits for a mis- Renton, WA 98057–3356; phone: 425–
part 51. trimmed takeoff condition. This AD 917–6659; fax: 425–917–6590; email:
(2) You must use this service information requires, depending on airplane fnu.winarto@faa.gov.
as applicable to do the actions required by configuration, replacing certain pitch SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise. trim light plates, relocating certain
position warning horn switches, Discussion
(i) Airbus Alert Operators Transmission
(AOT) A42P001–17, dated June 30, 2017. revising certain software, removing a We issued a notice of proposed
(ii) Reserved. certain placard, and doing related rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
(3) For service information identified in investigative and corrective actions if part 39 by adding an AD that would
this AD, contact Airbus SAS, Airworthiness necessary. We are issuing this AD to apply to certain The Boeing Company
Office—EAL, 1 Rond Point Maurice Bellonte, address the unsafe condition on these Model 737–700 and –700C series
31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone +33 products. airplanes. The NPRM published in the
5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61 93 45 80; email Federal Register on June 28, 2016 (81
DATES: This AD is effective October 16,
continued-airworthiness.a350@airbus.com; FR 41894). The NPRM was prompted by
2017.
Internet http://www.airbus.com. a report that, for airplanes with blended
The Director of the Federal Register
(4) You may view this service information winglets, the nose-up pitch trim limit
approved the incorporation by reference
at the FAA, Transport Standards Branch, and associated warning for the
of certain publications listed in this AD
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For horizontal stabilizer control system will
as of October 16, 2017.
information on the availability of this allow the stabilizer position to be set
ADDRESSES: For Aviation Partners outside acceptable limits for a mis-
material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221.
(5) You may view this service information
Boeing service information identified in trimmed takeoff condition. The NPRM
that is incorporated by reference at the this final rule, contact Aviation Partners proposed to require, depending on
National Archives and Records Boeing, 2811 South 102nd Street, Suite airplane configuration, replacing the
Administration (NARA). For information on 200, Seattle, WA 98168; phone: 206– pitch trim light plates on the flight deck
the availability of this material at NARA, call 830–7699; fax: 206–767–3355; email: control stand, relocating the position
202–741–6030, or go to http:// leng@aviationpartners.com; Internet: warning horn switches of the horizontal
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr- http://www.aviationpartnersboeing.com. stabilizer, revising the software,
locations.html. For Boeing service information removing the placard, and doing related
identified in this final rule, contact investigative and corrective actions if
Issued in Renton, Washington, on August Boeing Commercial Airplanes, necessary. We are issuing this AD to
29, 2017. Attention: Contractual & Data Services prevent a stabilizer position set outside
Jeffrey E. Duven, (C&DS), 2600 Westminster Blvd., MC acceptable limits for a mis-trimmed
Director, System Oversight Division, Aircraft 110–SK57, Seal Beach, CA 90740–5600; takeoff condition. Settings outside of the
Certification Service. telephone 562–797–1717; Internet appropriate pitch trim limits could
https://www.myboeingfleet.com. result in loss of controllability of the
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You may view this referenced service airplane during takeoff.
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information at the FAA, Transport
Standards Branch, 1601 Lind Avenue Comments
SW., Renton, WA. For information on We gave the public the opportunity to
the availability of this material at the participate in developing this AD. The
FAA, call 425–227–1221. It is also following presents the comments
available on the Internet at http:// received on the NPRM and the FAA’s
www.regulations.gov by searching for response to each comment.

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Category		Regulatory Information
Collection		Federal Register
sudoc Class		AE 2.7: GS 4.107: AE 2.106:
Publisher		Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
Section		Rules and Regulations
Action		Final rule; request for comments.
Dates		This AD becomes effective September 26, 2017.
Contact		Kathleen Arrigotti, Aerospace Engineer, International Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; telephone 425-227-2889; fax 425-227-1149.
FR Citation		82 FR 42579
RIN Number		2120-AA64
CFR Associated		Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety
82 FR 42579 - Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATIONFederal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 174 (September 11, 2017)

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
