82 FR 43671 - Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 180 (September 19, 2017)

Page Range		43671-43674
FR Document		2017-19653
We are superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2014-13-17, which applied to all Airbus Model A300 series airplanes; Airbus Model A300 B4-600, B4-600R, and F4-600R series airplanes, and Model A300 C4- 605R Variant F airplanes (collectively called Model A300-600 series airplanes); and Airbus Model A310 series airplanes. AD 2014-13-17 required repetitive functional tests of the circuit breakers for the fuel pump power supply, and replacement of certain circuit breakers. This new AD requires installation of fuel pumps having a new standard, which terminates the repetitive functional tests. This AD was prompted by our determination that installation of a newly developed fuel pump standard will better address the unsafe condition. 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-2017-0339; Product Identifier 2016-NM-078-AD; Amendment 
39-19042; AD 2017-19-12]
RIN 2120-AA64


Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes

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

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: We are superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2014-13-17, 
which applied to all Airbus Model A300 series airplanes; Airbus Model 
A300 B4-600, B4-600R, and F4-600R series airplanes, and Model A300 C4-
605R Variant F airplanes (collectively

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called Model A300-600 series airplanes); and Airbus Model A310 series 
airplanes. AD 2014-13-17 required repetitive functional tests of the 
circuit breakers for the fuel pump power supply, and replacement of 
certain circuit breakers. This new AD requires installation of fuel 
pumps having a new standard, which terminates the repetitive functional 
tests. This AD was prompted by our determination that installation of a 
newly developed fuel pump standard will better address the unsafe 
condition. We are issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on 
these products.

DATES: This AD is effective October 24, 2017.
    The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by 
reference of certain publications listed in this AD as of October 24, 
2017.
    The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by 
reference of a certain other publication listed in this AD as of August 
19, 2014 (79 FR 41098, July 15, 2014).

ADDRESSES: For service information identified in this final rule, 
contact Airbus SAS, Airworthiness Office--EAW, 1 Rond Point Maurice 
Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax 
+33 5 61 93 44 51; email account.airworth-eas@airbus.com; 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-
0339.

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-
0339; or in person at the Docket Management Facility between 9 a.m. and 
5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket 
contains this AD, the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and 
other information. The address for the Docket Office (telephone 800-
647-5527) is Docket Management Facility, U.S. Department of 
Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, 
Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dan Rodina, Aerospace Engineer, 
International Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA, 1601 Lind 
Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; telephone 425-227-2125; fax 425-227-
1149.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Discussion

    We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR 
part 39 to supersede AD 2014-13-17, Amendment 39-17893 (79 FR 41098, 
July 15, 2014) (``AD 2014-13-17''). AD 2014-13-17 applied to all Airbus 
Model A300 series airplanes; Airbus Model A300-600 series airplanes; 
and Airbus Model A310 series airplanes. The NPRM published in the 
Federal Register on May 16, 2017 (82 FR 22445). The NPRM was prompted 
by reports of failures of the right inner tank fuel pump. The NPRM 
proposed to require installation of fuel pumps having the new standard. 
We are issuing this AD to prevent a fuel pump from overheating, which 
could result in a fuel tank explosion and consequent loss of the 
airplane.
    The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical 
Agent for the Member States of the European Union, has issued EASA 
Airworthiness Directive 2016-0080, dated April 21, 2016 (referred to 
after this as the Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or 
``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for all Airbus Model A300 
series airplanes; Airbus Model A300-600 series airplanes; and Airbus 
Model A310 series airplanes. The MCAI states:

    Two successive failures have been reported of a Right Hand #1 
inner tank fuel pump, Part Number (P/N) 2052Cxx series (where ``xx'' 
represents any numerical combination). These occurrences were solved 
by replacement of the pump, associated circuit breaker (CB) and the 
alternating current (AC) bus load relay.
    Investigations determined that, in case of loss of one phase on 
the pump supply and the associated CB failing to trip, the fuel pump 
thermal fuses may not operate as quickly as expected.
    This condition, if not detected and corrected, could lead to an 
overheat condition of the fuel pump in excess of 200 [deg]C, 
possibly resulting in a fuel tank explosion and loss of the 
aeroplane.
    To address this potential unsafe condition, Airbus issued Alert 
Operator Transmission (AOT) A28W002-13 providing instructions for 
functional tests of CBs.
    As a temporary measure, EASA issued AD 2013-0163 [which 
corresponds to FAA AD 2014-13-17] to require repetitive functional 
tests of the affected fuel pump power supply CBs, and, depending on 
findings, replacement.
    Since that [EASA] AD was issued, a new standard of fuel pump was 
developed, which improves the thermal protection, thereby preventing 
the potential unsafe condition and cancelling the need for 
repetitive functional tests of the affected CBs, as required by EASA 
AD 2013-0163. Airbus issued Service Bulletin (SB) A300-28-0093, SB 
A300-28-6111, SB A300-28-9025 and SB A310-28-2176 to provide 
instructions for this upgrade of the fuel pump for all positions on 
the aeroplane.
    For the reasons described above, this [EASA] AD retains the 
requirements EASA AD 2013-0163, which is superseded, and requires 
installation of the new standard fuel pump, which constitutes 
terminating action for the repetitive functional tests.

    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-2017-
0339.

Comments

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

Support for the NPRM

    FedEx Express stated that it concurs with the proposed corrective 
actions.

Suggestion To Organize Files by Airplane Serial Number

    One commenter, Anani Fleur, suggested that the FAA set up files for 
every airplane by serial number. The commenter stated that the file 
system should be computerized and that FAA employees could do this.
    We acknowledge the commenter's suggestion. Since it does not 
address the unsafe condition identified in this AD, we have not changed 
this AD regarding this issue.

Conclusion

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

Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51

    Airbus has issued the following service information, which 
describes procedures for installing new standard fuel pumps with 
improved thermal protection. These documents are distinct since they 
apply to different airplane models in different configurations.

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     Service Bulletin A300-28-0093, dated December 15, 2015.
     Service Bulletin A300-28-6111, Revision 01, dated February 
29, 2016.
     Service Bulletin A310-28-2176, dated December 15, 2015.
    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 128 airplanes of U.S. registry.
    The actions required by AD 2014-13-17 and retained in this AD take 
about 1 work-hour per product, at an average labor rate of $85 per 
work-hour. Based on these figures, the estimated cost of the actions 
that are required by AD 2014-13-17 is $85 per product, per inspection 
cycle.
    We also estimate that it will take up to 21 work-hours per product 
to comply with the basic requirements of this AD. The average labor 
rate is $85 per work-hour. Required parts cost per product is not 
available. Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of this AD on 
U.S. operators to be up to $228,480, or up to $1,785 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 removing Airworthiness Directive (AD) 
2014-13-17, Amendment 39-17893 (79 FR 41098, July 15, 2014), and adding 
the following new AD:

2017-19-12 Airbus: Amendment 39-19042; Docket No. FAA-2017-0339; 
Product Identifier 2016-NM-078-AD.

(a) Effective Date

    This AD is effective October 24, 2017.

(b) Affected ADs

    This AD replaces 2014-13-17, Amendment 39-17893 (79 FR 41098, 
July 15, 2014) (``AD 2014-13-17'').

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to the Airbus airplanes, certificated in any 
category, identified in paragraphs (c)(1) through (c)(6) of this AD, 
all manufacturer serial numbers.
    (1) Airbus Model A300 B2-1A, B2-1C, B2K-3C, B2-203, B4-2C, B4-
103, and B4-203 airplanes.
    (2) Airbus Model A300 B4-601, B4-603, B4-620, and B4-622 
airplanes.
    (3) Airbus Model A300 B4-605R and B4-622R airplanes.
    (4) Airbus Model A300 C4-605R Variant F airplanes.
    (5) Airbus Model A300 F4-605R and F4-622R airplanes.
    (6) Airbus Model A310-203, -204, -221, -222, -304, -322, -324, 
and -325 airplanes.

(d) Subject

    Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 28, Fuel.

(e) Reason

    This AD was prompted by reports of failures of the right inner 
tank fuel pump. We are issuing this AD to prevent a fuel pump from 
overheating, which could result in a fuel tank explosion and 
consequent loss of the airplane.

(f) Compliance

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

(g) Retained: Repetitive Functional Tests of Circuit Breakers, With New 
Terminating Action

    This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (g) of AD 
2014-13-17, with a new terminating action.
    (1) Within 6 months or 500 flight hours after August 19, 2014 
(the effective date of AD 2014-13-17), whichever occurs first: Do a 
functional test of the circuit breakers for the fuel pump power 
supply, as identified in paragraphs (g)(1)(i), (g)(1)(ii), and 
(g)(1)(iii) of this AD, as applicable, in accordance with Airbus 
Alert Operators Transmission A28W002-13, dated July 23, 2013. Repeat 
the functional test thereafter at intervals not to exceed 6 months 
or 500 flight hours, whichever occurs first, until the fuel pump 
installation required by paragraph (h) of this AD is accomplished.
    (i) For Airbus Model A300 B2-1A, B2-1C, B2K-3C, and B2-203 
airplanes: Inner and outer pump, No. 1 and No. 2, left-hand (LH) 
side and right-hand (RH) side.
    (ii) For Airbus Model A300 B4-2C, B4-103, B4-203, B4-601, B4-
603, B4-620, and B4-622 airplanes; and Model A310-203, -204, -221, 
and -222 airplanes:
    (A) Inner and outer pump, No. 1 and No. 2, LH and RH; and
    (B) Center pump, LH and RH.
    (iii) For Airbus Model A300 B4-605R, B4-622R, F4-605R, F4-622R, 
and C4-605R Variant F airplanes; and Model A310-304, -322, -324, and 
-325 airplanes:
    (A) Inner and outer pump, No. 1 and No. 2, LH and RH;
    (B) Center pump, LH and RH; and
    (C) Trim tank pump No. 1 and No. 2.
    (2) If, during any functional test required by paragraph (g)(1) 
of this AD, any circuit breaker fails any functional test, or any 
circuit breaker is found to be stuck closed, before further flight, 
replace the affected circuit breaker with a serviceable part, in 
accordance with Airbus Alert Operators Transmission A28W002-13, 
dated July 23, 2013.

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    (3) The replacement of one or more circuit breakers as required 
by paragraph (g)(2) of this AD does not terminate the repetitive 
functional tests required by paragraph (g)(1) of this AD.

(h) New Requirement of This AD: Installation of Fuel Pumps Having a New 
Standard

    Within 72 months after the effective date of this AD: Install a 
fuel pump having a new standard at each applicable location on the 
airplane, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of the 
applicable service information specified in paragraph (h)(1), 
(h)(2), or (h)(3) of this AD. Accomplishment of the installation of 
fuel pumps having the new standard terminates the requirement for 
the repetitive functional tests required by paragraph (g)(1) of this 
AD.
    (1) Airbus Service Bulletin A300-28-0093, dated December 15, 
2015.
    (2) Airbus Service Bulletin A300-28-6111, Revision 01, dated 
February 29, 2016.
    (3) Airbus Service Bulletin A310-28-2176, dated December 15, 
2015.

(i) Parts Installation Prohibition

    After the installation of any fuel pump having a new standard on 
an airplane, as required by paragraph (h) of this AD, no person may 
install any fuel pump having part number 2052Cxx (where ``xx'' 
represents any numerical combination) on that airplane.

(j) Credit for Previous Actions

    This paragraph provides credit for the installation required by 
paragraph (h) of this AD, if the installation was done before the 
effective date of this AD using Airbus Service Bulletin A300-28-
6111, dated December 15, 2015.

(k) 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 (l)(2) of this AD. Information 
may be emailed to: 9-ANM-116-AMOC-REQUESTS@faa.gov.
    (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: As of the effective date of 
this AD, for any requirement in this AD to obtain corrective actions 
from a manufacturer, the action must be accomplished using a method 
approved by the Manager, International 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.
    (3) Required for Compliance (RC): If any Airbus service 
information contains procedures or tests that are identified as RC, 
those procedures and tests must be done to comply with this AD; any 
procedures or tests that are not identified as RC are recommended. 
Those procedures and tests that are not identified as RC may be 
deviated from using accepted methods in accordance with the 
operator's maintenance or inspection program without obtaining 
approval of an AMOC, provided the procedures and tests identified as 
RC can be done and the airplane can be put back in an airworthy 
condition. Any substitutions or changes to procedures or tests 
identified as RC require approval of an AMOC.

(l) Related Information

    (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information 
(MCAI) EASA AD 2016-0080, dated April 21, 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-2017-0339.
    (2) For more information about this AD, contact Dan Rodina, 
Aerospace Engineer, International Section, Transport Standards 
Branch, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; telephone 
425-227-2125; fax 425-227-1149.
    (3) Service information identified in this AD that is not 
incorporated by reference is available at the addresses specified in 
paragraphs (m)(5) and (m)(6) of this AD.

(m) Material Incorporated by Reference

    (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the 
incorporation by reference (IBR) of the service information listed 
in this paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
    (2) You must use this service information as applicable to do 
the actions required by this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise.
    (3) The following service information was approved for IBR on 
October 24, 2017.
    (i) Airbus Service Bulletin A300-28-0093, dated December 15, 
2015.
    (ii) Airbus Service Bulletin A300-28-6111, Revision 01, dated 
February 29, 2016.
    (iii) Airbus Service Bulletin A310-28-2176, dated December 15, 
2015.
    (4) The following service information was approved for IBR on 
August 19, 2014 (79 FR 41098, July 15, 2014).
    (i) Airbus Alert Operators Transmission A28W002-13, dated July 
23, 2013.
    (ii) Reserved.
    (5) For service information identified in this AD, contact 
Airbus SAS, Airworthiness Office--EAW, 1 Rond Point Maurice 
Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96; 
fax +33 5 61 93 44 51; email account.airworth-eas@airbus.com; 
Internet http://www.airbus.com.
    (6) 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.
    (7) You may view this service information that is incorporated 
by reference at the National Archives and Records Administration 
(NARA). For information on the availability of this material at 
NARA, call 202-741-6030, or go to: http://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html.

    Issued in Renton, Washington, on September 7, 2017.
Jeffrey E. Duven,
Director, System Oversight Division, Aircraft Certification Service.
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Recordkeeping Requirements Community development, Credit,
The Rural Utilities Service’s (RUS)
In accordance with the Paperwork water and waste program is Loan programs, Rural areas, Waste
Reduction Act of 1995, the paperwork administered by Water and treatment and disposal, Water supply
burden associated with this final rule Environmental Programs (WEP). The and treatment.
has been approved by the Office of water and waste loan and grant For the reasons set forth in the
Management and Budget (OMB) under programs are authorized by various preamble, under the authority at 5
the currently approved OMB Control sections of the Consolidated Farm and U.S.C. 301, 7 U.S.C. 1989, and 16 U.S.C.
Number 0572–0121. The Agency has Rural Development Act (7 U.S.C. 1926 1005, RUS amends Chapter XVII, Title
determined that the changes in the rule et seq.), as amended to provide loan and 7, of the Code of Federal Regulations, as
do not substantially change current data grant funds to rural areas (populations follows:
collection.
of 10,000 or less) to construct, enlarge,
USDA Non-Discrimination Statement extend, or otherwise improve rural PART 1780—WATER AND WASTE
water, sanitary sewage, solid waste LOANS AND GRANTS
In accordance with Federal civil
rights law and U.S. Department of disposal, and storm wastewater disposal
■ 1. The authority citation for part 1780
Agriculture (USDA) civil rights facilities.
continues to read as follows:
regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agency regulations provide for a
Authority: 5 U.S.C. 301; 7 U.S.C. 1989; 16
Agencies, offices, and employees, and three-tier interest rate structure for its U.S.C. 1005.
institutions participating in or direct water and waste disposal loans.
administering USDA programs are The tiers are market, intermediate, and ■ 2. Amend § 1780.13 by revising
prohibited from discriminating based on poverty. Currently, market rate is set paragraph (d) to read as follows:
race, color, national origin, religion, sex, using as guidance the average of the § 1780.13 Rates and terms.
gender identity (including gender Bond Buyer (11–GO Bond) Index for the * * * * *
expression), sexual orientation, four weeks prior to the first Friday of (d) Market rate. The market interest
disability, age, marital status, family/ the last month before the beginning of rate will be set using as guidance the
parental status, income derived from a the quarter, with intermediate and average of the Bond Buyer Index
public assistance program, political poverty rates set as percentages of the (available in any Agency office or the
beliefs, or reprisal or retaliation for prior market rate at 80 percent and 60 percent program’s Web site) for the four weeks
civil rights in any program or activity respectively. In addition to providing prior to the first Friday of the last month
conducted or funded by the Department. the interest rate for Agency direct loans, before the beginning of the quarter. The
(Not all prohibited basis will apply to these rates play an integral part in the
all programs and/or employment market rate will apply to all loans that
modeling of the subsidy rate for the do not qualify for a different rate under
activities.) Remedies and complaint program.
filing deadlines vary by program or paragraph (b) or (c) of this section.
In order to more effectively manage * * * * *
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Persons with disabilities who require Dated: August 29, 2017.
appropriations, beginning in fiscal year
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2018, the Agency is issuing a final rule
program information (e.g., Braille, large Acting Administrator, Rural Utilities Service.
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center at (202) 720–2600 (voice and changes, the Agency is issuing a final
TTY) or contact USDA through the rule to change the current reference
Federal Relay Service at (800) 877–8339. from a specific bond index to reflect that DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Additionally, program information may the Agency is using as guidance the
be made available in languages other average of the Bond Buyer Index Federal Aviation Administration
than English. To file a program (available in any Agency office or the
discrimination complaint, complete the program’s Web site) for the four weeks 14 CFR Part 39
USDA Program Discrimination prior to the first Friday of the last month [Docket No. FAA–2017–0339; Product
Complaint Form (PDF), found online at before the beginning of the quarter. Identifier 2016–NM–078–AD; Amendment
http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_ To implement this change the Agency 39–19042; AD 2017–19–12]
filing_cust.html, or at any USDA office, will publish this as a final rule. The RIN 2120–AA64
or write a letter addressed to USDA and Administrative Procedure Act exempts
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information requested in the form. agency management or personnel or to Airplanes
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Washington, DC 20250–9410, by Fax interest rate, and, repayment terms. The 17, which applied to all Airbus Model
(202) 690–7442 or Email at Agency revises § 1780.13(e) to remove A300 series airplanes; Airbus Model
program.intake@usda.gov. the reference to the 11–GO Bond index A300 B4–600, B4–600R, and F4–600R
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called Model A300–600 series Standards Branch, FAA, 1601 Lind and cancelling the need for repetitive
airplanes); and Airbus Model A310 Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356; functional tests of the affected CBs, as
series airplanes. AD 2014–13–17 telephone 425–227–2125; fax 425–227– required by EASA AD 2013–0163. Airbus
required repetitive functional tests of 1149. issued Service Bulletin (SB) A300–28–0093,
SB A300–28–6111, SB A300–28–9025 and SB
the circuit breakers for the fuel pump SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: A310–28–2176 to provide instructions for
power supply, and replacement of this upgrade of the fuel pump for all
certain circuit breakers. This new AD Discussion
positions on the aeroplane.
requires installation of fuel pumps We issued a notice of proposed For the reasons described above, this
having a new standard, which rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR [EASA] AD retains the requirements EASA
terminates the repetitive functional part 39 to supersede AD 2014–13–17, AD 2013–0163, which is superseded, and
tests. This AD was prompted by our Amendment 39–17893 (79 FR 41098, requires installation of the new standard fuel
determination that installation of a July 15, 2014) (‘‘AD 2014–13–17’’). AD pump, which constitutes terminating action
newly developed fuel pump standard for the repetitive functional tests.
2014–13–17 applied to all Airbus Model
will better address the unsafe condition. A300 series airplanes; Airbus Model You may examine the MCAI in the
We are issuing this AD to address the A300–600 series airplanes; and Airbus AD docket on the Internet at http://
unsafe condition on these products. Model A310 series airplanes. The NPRM www.regulations.gov by searching for
DATES: This AD is effective October 24, published in the Federal Register on and locating Docket No. FAA–2017–
2017. May 16, 2017 (82 FR 22445). The NPRM 0339.
The Director of the Federal Register was prompted by reports of failures of Comments
approved the incorporation by reference the right inner tank fuel pump. The
of certain publications listed in this AD NPRM proposed to require installation We gave the public the opportunity to
as of October 24, 2017. of fuel pumps having the new standard. participate in developing this AD. The
The Director of the Federal Register We are issuing this AD to prevent a fuel following presents the comments
approved the incorporation by reference pump from overheating, which could received on the NPRM and the FAA’s
of a certain other publication listed in result in a fuel tank explosion and response to each comment.
this AD as of August 19, 2014 (79 FR consequent loss of the airplane. Support for the NPRM
41098, July 15, 2014). The European Aviation Safety Agency
(EASA), which is the Technical Agent FedEx Express stated that it concurs
ADDRESSES: For service information
for the Member States of the European with the proposed corrective actions.
identified in this final rule, contact
Airbus SAS, Airworthiness Office— Union, has issued EASA Airworthiness Suggestion To Organize Files by
EAW, 1 Rond Point Maurice Bellonte, Directive 2016–0080, dated April 21, Airplane Serial Number
31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone 2016 (referred to after this as the
Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness One commenter, Anani Fleur,
+33 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61 93 44 suggested that the FAA set up files for
51; email account.airworth-eas@ Information, or ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct
an unsafe condition for all Airbus every airplane by serial number. The
airbus.com; Internet http:// commenter stated that the file system
www.airbus.com. You may view this Model A300 series airplanes; Airbus
Model A300–600 series airplanes; and should be computerized and that FAA
referenced service information at the employees could do this.
FAA, Transport Standards Branch, 1601 Airbus Model A310 series airplanes.
We acknowledge the commenter’s
Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For The MCAI states:
suggestion. Since it does not address the
information on the availability of this Two successive failures have been reported unsafe condition identified in this AD,
material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221. of a Right Hand #1 inner tank fuel pump, Part we have not changed this AD regarding
It is also available on the Internet at Number (P/N) 2052Cxx series (where ‘‘xx’’
this issue.
http://www.regulations.gov by searching represents any numerical combination).
for and locating Docket No. FAA–2017– These occurrences were solved by Conclusion
0339. replacement of the pump, associated circuit
breaker (CB) and the alternating current (AC) We reviewed the available data,
Examining the AD Docket bus load relay. including the comments received, and
Investigations determined that, in case of determined that air safety and the
You may examine the AD docket on loss of one phase on the pump supply and public interest require adopting this AD
the Internet at http:// the associated CB failing to trip, the fuel as proposed except for minor editorial
www.regulations.gov by searching for pump thermal fuses may not operate as changes. We have determined that these
and locating Docket No. FAA–2017– quickly as expected. minor changes:
0339; or in person at the Docket This condition, if not detected and • Are consistent with the intent that
Management Facility between 9 a.m. corrected, could lead to an overheat
condition of the fuel pump in excess of 200
was proposed in the NPRM for
and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, correcting the unsafe condition; and
except Federal holidays. The AD docket °C, possibly resulting in a fuel tank explosion
and loss of the aeroplane. • Do not add any additional burden
contains this AD, the regulatory upon the public than was already
To address this potential unsafe condition,
evaluation, any comments received, and Airbus issued Alert Operator Transmission proposed in the NPRM.
other information. The address for the (AOT) A28W002–13 providing instructions
Docket Office (telephone 800–647–5527) for functional tests of CBs. Related Service Information Under 1
is Docket Management Facility, U.S. As a temporary measure, EASA issued AD CFR Part 51
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Department of Transportation, Docket 2013–0163 [which corresponds to FAA AD Airbus has issued the following
Operations, M–30, West Building 2014–13–17] to require repetitive functional service information, which describes
Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200 tests of the affected fuel pump power supply procedures for installing new standard
New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, CBs, and, depending on findings,
replacement.
fuel pumps with improved thermal
DC 20590. protection. These documents are
Since that [EASA] AD was issued, a new
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dan standard of fuel pump was developed, which distinct since they apply to different
Rodina, Aerospace Engineer, improves the thermal protection, thereby airplane models in different
International Section, Transport preventing the potential unsafe condition configurations.

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• Service Bulletin A300–28–0093, airplanes to the Director of the System (2) Airbus Model A300 B4–601, B4–603,
dated December 15, 2015. Oversight Division. B4–620, and B4–622 airplanes.
• Service Bulletin A300–28–6111, (3) Airbus Model A300 B4–605R and B4–
Regulatory Findings 622R airplanes.
Revision 01, dated February 29, 2016.
We determined that this AD will not (4) Airbus Model A300 C4–605R Variant F
• Service Bulletin A310–28–2176, airplanes.
dated December 15, 2015. have federalism implications under
(5) Airbus Model A300 F4–605R and F4–
This service information is reasonably Executive Order 13132. This AD will
622R airplanes.
available because the interested parties not have a substantial direct effect on (6) Airbus Model A310–203, –204, –221,
have access to it through their normal the States, on the relationship between –222, –304, –322, –324, and –325 airplanes.
course of business or by the means the national government and the States,
or on the distribution of power and (d) Subject
identified in the ADDRESSES section.
responsibilities among the various Air Transport Association (ATA) of
Costs of Compliance levels of government. America Code 28, Fuel.
For the reasons discussed above, I
We estimate that this AD affects 128 (e) Reason
certify that this AD:
airplanes of U.S. registry. 1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory This AD was prompted by reports of
The actions required by AD 2014–13– action’’ under Executive Order 12866; failures of the right inner tank fuel pump. We
17 and retained in this AD take about 2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the are issuing this AD to prevent a fuel pump
1 work-hour per product, at an average from overheating, which could result in a
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures fuel tank explosion and consequent loss of
labor rate of $85 per work-hour. Based (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979);
on these figures, the estimated cost of the airplane.
3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in
the actions that are required by AD Alaska; and (f) Compliance
2014–13–17 is $85 per product, per 4. Will not have a significant Comply with this AD within the
inspection cycle. economic impact, positive or negative, compliance times specified, unless already
We also estimate that it will take up on a substantial number of small entities done.
to 21 work-hours per product to comply under the criteria of the Regulatory (g) Retained: Repetitive Functional Tests of
with the basic requirements of this AD. Flexibility Act. Circuit Breakers, With New Terminating
The average labor rate is $85 per work- Action
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
hour. Required parts cost per product is This paragraph restates the requirements of
not available. Based on these figures, we Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
paragraph (g) of AD 2014–13–17, with a new
estimate the cost of this AD on U.S. safety, Incorporation by reference, terminating action.
operators to be up to $228,480, or up to Safety. (1) Within 6 months or 500 flight hours
$1,785 per product. Adoption of the Amendment after August 19, 2014 (the effective date of
AD 2014–13–17), whichever occurs first: Do
Authority for This Rulemaking Accordingly, under the authority a functional test of the circuit breakers for the
Title 49 of the United States Code delegated to me by the Administrator, fuel pump power supply, as identified in
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as paragraphs (g)(1)(i), (g)(1)(ii), and (g)(1)(iii) of
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, follows: this AD, as applicable, in accordance with
Airbus Alert Operators Transmission
section 106, describes the authority of PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS A28W002–13, dated July 23, 2013. Repeat the
the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII: DIRECTIVES functional test thereafter at intervals not to
Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more exceed 6 months or 500 flight hours,
detail the scope of the Agency’s ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 whichever occurs first, until the fuel pump
authority. continues to read as follows: installation required by paragraph (h) of this
We are issuing this rulemaking under AD is accomplished.
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. (i) For Airbus Model A300 B2–1A, B2–1C,
the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII,
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: § 39.13 [Amended] B2K–3C, and B2–203 airplanes: Inner and
outer pump, No. 1 and No. 2, left-hand (LH)
General requirements.’’ Under that ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by side and right-hand (RH) side.
section, Congress charges the FAA with removing Airworthiness Directive (AD) (ii) For Airbus Model A300 B4–2C, B4–
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in 2014–13–17, Amendment 39–17893 (79 103, B4–203, B4–601, B4–603, B4–620, and
air commerce by prescribing regulations FR 41098, July 15, 2014), and adding the B4–622 airplanes; and Model A310–203,
for practices, methods, and procedures following new AD: –204, –221, and –222 airplanes:
the Administrator finds necessary for (A) Inner and outer pump, No. 1 and No.
2017–19–12 Airbus: Amendment 39–19042; 2, LH and RH; and
safety in air commerce. This regulation Docket No. FAA–2017–0339; Product
is within the scope of that authority (B) Center pump, LH and RH.
Identifier 2016–NM–078–AD. (iii) For Airbus Model A300 B4–605R, B4–
because it addresses an unsafe condition
(a) Effective Date 622R, F4–605R, F4–622R, and C4–605R
that is likely to exist or develop on Variant F airplanes; and Model A310–304,
products identified in this rulemaking This AD is effective October 24, 2017.
–322, –324, and –325 airplanes:
action. (b) Affected ADs (A) Inner and outer pump, No. 1 and No.
This AD is issued in accordance with This AD replaces 2014–13–17, Amendment 2, LH and RH;
authority delegated by the Executive 39–17893 (79 FR 41098, July 15, 2014) (‘‘AD (B) Center pump, LH and RH; and
Director, Aircraft Certification Service, 2014–13–17’’). (C) Trim tank pump No. 1 and No. 2.
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as authorized by FAA Order 8000.51C. (2) If, during any functional test required
(c) Applicability by paragraph (g)(1) of this AD, any circuit
In accordance with that order, issuance
This AD applies to the Airbus airplanes, breaker fails any functional test, or any
of ADs is normally a function of the
certificated in any category, identified in circuit breaker is found to be stuck closed,
Compliance and Airworthiness before further flight, replace the affected
paragraphs (c)(1) through (c)(6) of this AD, all
Division, but during this transition manufacturer serial numbers. circuit breaker with a serviceable part, in
period, the Executive Director has (1) Airbus Model A300 B2–1A, B2–1C, accordance with Airbus Alert Operators
delegated the authority to issue ADs B2K–3C, B2–203, B4–2C, B4–103, and B4– Transmission A28W002–13, dated July 23,
applicable to transport category 203 airplanes. 2013.

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(3) The replacement of one or more circuit recommended. Those procedures and tests Issued in Renton, Washington, on
breakers as required by paragraph (g)(2) of that are not identified as RC may be deviated September 7, 2017.
this AD does not terminate the repetitive from using accepted methods in accordance Jeffrey E. Duven,
functional tests required by paragraph (g)(1) with the operator’s maintenance or Director, System Oversight Division, Aircraft
of this AD. inspection program without obtaining Certification Service.
(h) New Requirement of This AD: approval of an AMOC, provided the
[FR Doc. 2017–19653 Filed 9–18–17; 8:45 am]
Installation of Fuel Pumps Having a New procedures and tests identified as RC can be
done and the airplane can be put back in an BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
Standard
airworthy condition. Any substitutions or
Within 72 months after the effective date
changes to procedures or tests identified as
of this AD: Install a fuel pump having a new DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
RC require approval of an AMOC.
standard at each applicable location on the
airplane, in accordance with the (l) Related Information Federal Aviation Administration
Accomplishment Instructions of the
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing
applicable service information specified in
paragraph (h)(1), (h)(2), or (h)(3) of this AD.
Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA AD 14 CFR Part 39
Accomplishment of the installation of fuel 2016–0080, dated April 21, 2016, for related
information. This MCAI may be found in the [Docket No. FAA–2017–0529; Product
pumps having the new standard terminates Identifier 2016–NM–123–AD; Amendment
the requirement for the repetitive functional AD docket on the Internet at http://
39–19044; AD 2017–19–14]
tests required by paragraph (g)(1) of this AD. www.regulations.gov by searching for and
(1) Airbus Service Bulletin A300–28–0093, locating Docket No. FAA–2017–0339. RIN 2120–AA64
dated December 15, 2015. (2) For more information about this AD,
(2) Airbus Service Bulletin A300–28–6111, contact Dan Rodina, Aerospace Engineer, Airworthiness Directives; Dassault
Revision 01, dated February 29, 2016. International Section, Transport Standards Aviation Airplanes
(3) Airbus Service Bulletin A310–28–2176, Branch, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW.,
dated December 15, 2015. Renton, WA 98057–3356; telephone 425– AGENCY: Federal Aviation
227–2125; fax 425–227–1149. Administration (FAA), Department of
(i) Parts Installation Prohibition
(3) Service information identified in this Transportation (DOT).
After the installation of any fuel pump AD that is not incorporated by reference is
having a new standard on an airplane, as ACTION: Final rule.
available at the addresses specified in
required by paragraph (h) of this AD, no paragraphs (m)(5) and (m)(6) of this AD.
person may install any fuel pump having part
SUMMARY: We are adopting a new
number 2052Cxx (where ‘‘xx’’ represents any (m) Material Incorporated by Reference airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
numerical combination) on that airplane. Dassault Aviation Model FALCON
(1) The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
900EX airplanes. This AD was
(j) Credit for Previous Actions
(IBR) of the service information listed in this prompted by a determination that new
This paragraph provides credit for the or more restrictive maintenance
installation required by paragraph (h) of this paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR
part 51. requirements and/or airworthiness
AD, if the installation was done before the
effective date of this AD using Airbus Service (2) You must use this service information limitations are necessary. This AD
Bulletin A300–28–6111, dated December 15, as applicable to do the actions required by requires revising the maintenance or
2015. this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise. inspection program, as applicable, to
(3) The following service information was incorporate new or more restrictive
(k) Other FAA AD Provisions approved for IBR on October 24, 2017. maintenance requirements and/or
The following provisions also apply to this (i) Airbus Service Bulletin A300–28–0093, airworthiness limitations. We are
AD: dated December 15, 2015. issuing this AD to address the unsafe
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (ii) Airbus Service Bulletin A300–28–6111, condition on these products.
(AMOCs): The Manager, International Revision 01, dated February 29, 2016.
Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA, (iii) Airbus Service Bulletin A310–28– DATES: This AD is effective October 24,
has the authority to approve AMOCs for this 2176, dated December 15, 2015. 2017.
AD, if requested using the procedures found (4) The following service information was The Director of the Federal Register
in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR approved for IBR on August 19, 2014 (79 FR approved the incorporation by reference
39.19, send your request to your principal 41098, July 15, 2014). of a certain publication listed in this AD
inspector or local Flight Standards District (i) Airbus Alert Operators Transmission as of October 24, 2017.
Office, as appropriate. If sending information A28W002–13, dated July 23, 2013.
directly to the International Section, send it ADDRESSES: For service information
(ii) Reserved.
to the attention of the person identified in (5) For service information identified in
identified in this final rule, contact
paragraph (l)(2) of this AD. Information may this AD, contact Airbus SAS, Airworthiness Dassault Falcon Jet Corporation,
be emailed to: 9-ANM-116-AMOC- Office—EAW, 1 Rond Point Maurice Teterboro Airport, P.O. Box 2000, South
REQUESTS@faa.gov. Hackensack, NJ 07606; telephone 201–
Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France;
(2) Contacting the Manufacturer: As of the 440–6700; Internet http://
telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61
effective date of this AD, for any requirement
in this AD to obtain corrective actions from
93 44 51; email account.airworth-eas@ www.dassaultfalcon.com. You may
a manufacturer, the action must be airbus.com; Internet http://www.airbus.com. view this referenced service information
accomplished using a method approved by (6) You may view this service information at the FAA, Transport Standards
the Manager, International Section, Transport at the FAA, Transport Standards Branch, Branch, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton,
Standards Branch, FAA; or the European 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For WA. For information on the availability
Aviation Safety Agency (EASA); or Airbus’s information on the availability of this of this material at the FAA, call 425–
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EASA Design Organization Approval (DOA). material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221.
(7) You may view this service information
227–1221. It is also available on the
If approved by the DOA, the approval must Internet at http://www.regulations.gov
include the DOA-authorized signature. that is incorporated by reference at the
(3) Required for Compliance (RC): If any National Archives and Records by searching for and locating Docket No.
Airbus service information contains Administration (NARA). For information on FAA–2017–0529.
procedures or tests that are identified as RC, the availability of this material at NARA, call Examining the AD Docket
those procedures and tests must be done to 202–741–6030, or go to: http://
comply with this AD; any procedures or tests www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr- You may examine the AD docket on
that are not identified as RC are locations.html. the Internet at http://

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Document Created: 2018-10-24 14:19:49
Document Modified: 2018-10-24 14:19:49
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.
Dates		This AD is effective October 24, 2017.
Contact		Dan Rodina, Aerospace Engineer, International Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; telephone 425-227-2125; fax 425-227- 1149.
FR Citation		82 FR 43671
RIN Number		2120-AA64
CFR Associated		Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety
82 FR 43671 - Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes

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