82 FR 43837 - Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 181 (September 20, 2017)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 181 (September 20, 2017)
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[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 181 (Wednesday, September 20, 2017)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 43837-43840] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2017-19656] [[Page 43837]] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2017-0561; Product Identifier 2016-NM-141-AD; Amendment 39-19043; AD 2017-19-13] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of Transportation (DOT). ACTION: Final rule. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: We are superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2001-16-01, which applied to certain Airbus Model A330-301, -321, -322, -341, and - 342 airplanes, and certain Model A340 series airplanes; and AD 2014-17- 06, which applied to all Airbus Model A330-200 series airplanes, Model A330-200 Freighter series airplanes, and Model A330-300 series airplanes. AD 2001-16-01 required inspections for cracking of the aft cargo compartment door, and corrective action if necessary. AD 2014-17- 06 required revising the maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, to incorporate structural inspection requirements. This AD requires revising the maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, to incorporate new or revised airworthiness limitation requirements; and removing airplanes from the applicability. This AD was prompted by a determination that more restrictive maintenance instructions and airworthiness limitations are necessary. We are issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products. DATES: This AD is effective October 25, 2017. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of certain publications listed in this AD as of October 25, 2017. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of certain other publications listed in this AD as of October 8, 2014 (79 FR 52181, September 3, 2014). ADDRESSES: 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- 0561. 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- 0561; 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: Vladimir Ulyanov, Aerospace Engineer, International Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; telephone 425-227-1138; fax 425-227- 1149. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Discussion We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR part 39 to supersede AD 2001-16-01, Amendment 39-12369 (66 FR 40874, August 6, 2001) (``AD 2001-16-01''), which applied to certain Airbus Model A330-301, -321, -322, -341, and -342 airplanes, and certain Model A340 series airplane; and AD 2014-17-06, Amendment 39-17959 (79 FR 52181, September 3, 2014) (``AD 2014-17-06''), which applied to all Airbus Model A330-200 series airplanes, Model A330-200 Freighter series airplanes, and Model A330-300 series airplanes. AD 2014-17-06 superseded AD 2011-17-08, Amendment 39-16772 (76 FR 53303, August 26, 2011). The NPRM published in the Federal Register on June 20, 2017 (82 FR 28020). The NPRM was prompted by a determination that more restrictive maintenance instructions and airworthiness limitations are necessary. The NPRM proposed to require revising the maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, to incorporate new or revised airworthiness limitation requirements; and to remove airplanes from the applicability. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct fatigue cracking, damage, and corrosion in a certain structure, which could result in reduced structural integrity 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 2016-0152, dated July 27, 2016 (referred to after this as the Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or ``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for all Airbus Model A330-200 Freighter, -200, and -300 series airplanes; and Model A340- 200, -300, -500, and -600 series airplanes. The MCAI states: The airworthiness limitations are currently defined and published in the Airbus A330 and A340 Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS) documents. The airworthiness limitations applicable to the Damage Tolerant Airworthiness Limitation Items (DT-ALI), which are approved by EASA, are specified in Airbus A330 and A340 ALS Part 2. Failure to comply with these instructions could result in an unsafe condition [fatigue cracking, damage, and corrosion in a certain structure, which could result in reduced structural integrity of the airplane]. EASA issued AD 2012-0211 (for A330 aeroplanes) [which corresponds to FAA AD 2014-17-06] and AD 2013-0127 (for A340 aeroplanes) [which corresponds to FAA AD 2001-16-01] to require the actions as specified in Airbus A330 and A340 ALS Part 2 at original issue and Revision 01, respectively. Since those [EASA] ADs were issued, Airbus issued Revision 01 and Revision 02, respectively, of Airbus A330 and A340 ALS Part 2, to introduce more restrictive maintenance requirements and/or airworthiness limitations. For the reason described above, this [EASA] AD retains the requirements of EASA AD 2012-0211 and AD 2013-0127, which are superseded, and requires accomplishment of the actions specified in Airbus A330 ALS Part 2 Revision 01 including Variation 1.1 and Variation 1.2, or A340 ALS Part 2 Revision 02 including Variation 2.1 and Variation 2.2, as applicable (hereafter collectively referred to as `the applicable ALS' in this [EASA] AD). In addition, this [EASA] AD also supersedes DGAC [Direction G[eacute]n[eacute]rale de l'Aviation Civile] France AD 2001-126(B), whose requirements applicable to A330 aeroplanes have been transferred into Airbus A330 ALS Part 2, and supersedes DGAC France AD 2001-124(B), EASA AD 2012-0031 and AD 2012-0167, whose requirements applicable to A340 aeroplanes have been transferred into Airbus A340 ALS Part 2 [EASA ADs 2001-124(B) and 2001-126(B) correspond with FAA AD 2001-16-01]. You may examine the MCAI in the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for [[Page 43838]] and locating Docket No. FAA-2017-0561. 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 available 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 has issued the following service information, which describes airworthiness limitation requirements for damage-tolerant airworthiness limitation items. These documents are distinct since they provide different limitation requirements. Airbus A330 ALS Part 2, DT-ALI, Revision 01, issue 02, dated November 30, 2015. Airbus A330 ALS Part 2, DT-ALI, Variation 1.1, dated December 15, 2015. Airbus A330 ALS Part 2, DT-ALI, Variation 1.2, dated May 27, 2016. 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 101 airplanes of U.S. registry. The actions required by AD 2014-17-06, and retained in this AD, take about 1 work-hour per product, at an average labor rate of $85 per work-hour. Required parts cost about $0 per product. Based on these figures, the estimated cost of the actions that were required by AD 2014-17-06 is $85 per product. We also estimate that it would 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. Required parts would cost about $0 per product. Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of this AD on U.S. operators to be $8,585, 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] 0 2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by: 0 a. Removing Airworthiness Directives (AD) 2001-16-01, Amendment 39- 12369 (66 FR 40874, August 6, 2001); and AD 2014-17-06, Amendment 39- 17959 (79 FR 52181, September 3, 2014); and 0 b. Adding the following new AD: 2017-19-13 Airbus: Amendment 39-19043; Docket No. FAA-2017-0561; Product Identifier 2016-NM-141-AD. (a) Effective Date This AD is effective October 25, 2017. (b) Affected ADs This AD replaces AD 2001-16-01, Amendment 39-12369 (66 FR 40874, August 6, 2001) (``AD 2001-16-01''); and AD 2014-17-06, Amendment 39-17959 (79 FR 52181, September 3, 2014) (``AD 2014-17-06''). (c) Applicability This AD applies to the Airbus airplanes identified in paragraphs (c)(1), (c)(2), and (c)(3) of this AD, certificated in any category, with an original certificate of airworthiness or original export certificate of airworthiness issued on or before May 27, 2016. (1) Airbus Model A330-201, -202, -203, -223, and -243 airplanes. (2) Airbus Model A330-223F and -243F airplanes. (3) Airbus Model A330-301, -302, -303, -321, -322, -323, -341, - 342, and -343 airplanes. (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 05, Periodic inspections. (e) Reason This AD was prompted by a determination that more restrictive maintenance instructions and airworthiness limitations are necessary. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct fatigue cracking, damage, and corrosion in a certain structure, which could result in reduced structural integrity of the airplane. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. [[Page 43839]] (g) Retained Requirement: Maintenance or Inspection Program Revision, With a New Terminating Action This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (i) of AD 2014-17-06, with a new terminating action. Accomplishing the revision required by paragraph (j) of this AD terminates the requirements of this paragraph. (1) Within 3 months after October 8, 2014 (the effective date of AD 2014-17-06): Revise the maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, by incorporating Airbus Document AI/SE-M4/95A.0089/97, ``A330 Airworthiness Limitation Items,'' Issue 19, dated March 23, 2012; ``Variation to Issue 19 of ALI Document (referenced in ALS Part 2) Damage Tolerant Airworthiness Limitation Items (DT-ALI),'' variation reference 0GVLG120018/C0S, dated October 24, 2012; and ``Variation to Issue 19 of ALI Document (referenced in ALS Part 2) Damage Tolerant Airworthiness Limitation Items (DT-ALI),'' variation reference 0GVLG130002/C01, dated March 26, 2013. (2) Comply with all applicable instructions and airworthiness limitations included in Airbus Document AI/SE M4/95A.0089/97, ``A330 Airworthiness Limitation Items,'' Issue 19, dated March 23, 2012; ``Variation to Issue 19 of ALI Document (referenced in ALS Part 2) Damage Tolerant Airworthiness Limitation Items (DT-ALI),'' variation reference 0GVLG120018/C0S, dated October 24, 2012; and ``Variation to Issue 19 of ALI Document (referenced in ALS Part 2) Damage Tolerant Airworthiness Limitation Items (DT-ALI),'' variation reference 0GVLG130002/C01, dated March 26, 2013. The initial compliance times for the actions specified in Airbus Document AI/SE- M4/95A.0089/97, ``A330 Airworthiness Limitation Items,'' Issue 19, dated March 23, 2012; ``Variation to Issue 19 of ALI Document (referenced in ALS Part 2) Damage Tolerant Airworthiness Limitation Items (DT-ALI),'' variation reference 0GVLG120018/C0S, dated October 24, 2012; and ``Variation to Issue 19 of ALI Document (referenced in ALS Part 2) Damage Tolerant Airworthiness Limitation Items (DT- ALI),'' 0GVLG130002/C01, dated March 26, 2013; are at the times specified in Airbus Document AI/SE-M4/95A.0089/97, ``A330 Airworthiness Limitation Items,'' Issue 19, dated March 23, 2012; ``Variation to Issue 19 of ALI Document (referenced in ALS Part 2) Damage Tolerant Airworthiness Limitation Items (DT-ALI),'' variation ref. 0GVLG120018/C0S, dated October 24, 2012; and ``Variation to Issue 19 of ALI Document (referenced in ALS Part 2) Damage Tolerant Airworthiness Limitation Items (DT-ALI),'' variation ref. 0GVLG130002/C01, dated March 26, 2013; or within 3 months after October 8, 2014 (the effective date of AD 2014-17-06), whichever occurs later. (h) Retained Provision: Optional Compliance, With a New Terminating Action This paragraph restates the provision in paragraph (j) of AD 2014-17-06, with a new terminating action. Compliance with tasks 533021-02-01, 533021-02-02, and 533021-02-03, specified in ``Variation to Issue 19 of ALI Document (referenced in ALS Part 2) Damage Tolerant Airworthiness Limitation Items (DT-ALI),'' variation ref. 0GVLG120022/C0S, dated December 21, 2012, may be used as a method of compliance to tasks 533021-01-01, 533021-01-02, 533021-01- 03 specified in Section 2.2.1 and 2.2.2 of Section 2, ``Airworthiness Limitations,'' of Airbus Document AI/SE M4/95A.0089/ 97, ``A330 Airworthiness Limitation Items,'' Issue 19, dated March 23, 2012. Accomplishing the revision required by paragraph (j) of this AD terminates the provision specified in this paragraph. (i) Retained Requirement: No Alternative Intervals or Limits, With a New Exception This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (k) of AD 2014-17-06, with a new exception. Except as provided by paragraph (h) of this AD and as required by paragraph (j) of this AD, after the maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, has been revised as required by paragraph (g) of this AD, no alternative actions (e.g., inspections) or intervals may be used unless the actions or intervals are approved as an alternative method of compliance (AMOC) under the provisions of paragraph (l)(1) of this AD. (j) New Requirement: Maintenance or Inspection Program Revision Within 3 months after the effective date of this AD: Revise the maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, by incorporating the service information specified in paragraphs (j)(1), (j)(2), and (j)(3) of this AD. The initial compliance times for the actions specified in the service information referenced in paragraphs (j)(1), (j)(2), and (j)(3) of this AD are the times specified in the applicable service information, or within 3 months after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later. Accomplishing the revision specified in this paragraph terminates the requirements of paragraph (g) of this AD and the provision specified in paragraph (h) of this AD. (1) Airbus A330 Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS) Part 2, Damage Tolerant Airworthiness Limitation Items (DT-ALI), Revision 01, issue 02, dated November 30, 2015. (2) Airbus A330 ALS Part 2, DT-ALI, Variation 1.1, dated December 15, 2015. (3) Airbus A330 ALS Part 2, DT-ALI, Variation 1.2, dated May 27, 2016. (k) New Requirement: No Alternative Actions or Intervals After the maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, has been revised, as required by paragraph (j) of this AD, no alternative actions (e.g., inspections) or intervals may be used unless the actions or intervals are approved as an AMOC in accordance with the procedures specified in paragraph (l)(1) of this AD. (l) 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 (m)(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: 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. (m) Related Information (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA Airworthiness Directive 2016-0152, dated July 27, 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-2017-0561. (2) For more information about this AD, contact Vladimir Ulyanov, Aerospace Engineer, International Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; telephone 425-227-1138; fax 425-227-1149. (n) 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 25, 2017. (i) Airbus A330 Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS) Part 2, Damage Tolerant Airworthiness Limitation Items (DT-ALI), Revision 01, issue 02, dated November 30, 2015. (ii) Airbus A330 ALS Part 2, DT-ALI, Variation 1.1, dated December 15, 2015. (iii) Airbus A330 ALS Part 2, DT-ALI, Variation 1.2, dated May 27, 2016. (4) The following service information was approved for IBR on October 8, 2014 (79 FR 52181, September 3, 2014). (i) Airbus Document AI/SE-M4/95A.0089/97, ``A330 Airworthiness Limitation Items,'' Issue 19, dated March 23, 2012. (ii) Airbus ``Variation to Issue 19 of ALI Document (referenced in ALS Part 2) Damage Tolerant Airworthiness Limitation Items (DT- ALI),'' variation ref. 0GVLG130002/C01, dated March 26, 2013. (iii) Airbus ``Variation to Issue 19 of ALI Document (referenced in ALS Part 2) Damage Tolerant Airworthiness Limitation Items (DT- ALI),'' variation ref. 0GVLG120018/C0S, dated October 24, 2012. [[Page 43840]] (iv) Airbus ``Variation to Issue 19 of ALI Document (referenced in ALS Part 2) Damage Tolerant Airworthiness Limitation Items (DT- ALI),'' variation ref. 0GVLG120022/C0S, dated December 21, 2012. (5) 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. (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. [FR Doc. 2017-19656 Filed 9-19-17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For cracking, damage, and corrosion in a
information on the availability of this certain structure, which could result in
Federal Aviation Administration material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221. reduced structural integrity of the
It is also available on the Internet at airplane.
14 CFR Part 39 http://www.regulations.gov by searching The European Aviation Safety Agency
[Docket No. FAA–2017–0561; Product for and locating Docket No. FAA–2017– (EASA), which is the Technical Agent
Identifier 2016–NM–141–AD; Amendment 0561. for the Member States of the European
39–19043; AD 2017–19–13] Examining the AD Docket Union, has issued EASA Airworthiness
RIN 2120–AA64 Directive 2016–0152, dated July 27,
You may examine the AD docket on 2016 (referred to after this as the
the Internet at http:// Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus
www.regulations.gov by searching for Information, or ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct
Airplanes
and locating Docket No. FAA–2017– an unsafe condition for all Airbus
AGENCY: Federal Aviation 0561; or in person at the Docket Model A330–200 Freighter, –200, and
Administration (FAA), Department of Management Facility between 9 a.m. –300 series airplanes; and Model A340–
Transportation (DOT). and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, 200, –300, –500, and –600 series
ACTION: Final rule. except Federal holidays. The AD docket airplanes. The MCAI states:
contains this AD, the regulatory
SUMMARY: We are superseding evaluation, any comments received, and The airworthiness limitations are currently
Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2001–16– other information. The address for the defined and published in the Airbus A330
and A340 Airworthiness Limitations Section
01, which applied to certain Airbus Docket Office (telephone 800–647–5527) (ALS) documents.
Model A330–301, –321, –322, –341, and is Docket Management Facility, U.S. The airworthiness limitations applicable to
–342 airplanes, and certain Model A340 Department of Transportation, Docket the Damage Tolerant Airworthiness
series airplanes; and AD 2014–17–06, Operations, M–30, West Building Limitation Items (DT–ALI), which are
which applied to all Airbus Model Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200 approved by EASA, are specified in Airbus
A330–200 series airplanes, Model New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, A330 and A340 ALS Part 2. Failure to
A330–200 Freighter series airplanes, DC 20590. comply with these instructions could result
and Model A330–300 series airplanes. in an unsafe condition [fatigue cracking,
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
AD 2001–16–01 required inspections for damage, and corrosion in a certain structure,
Vladimir Ulyanov, Aerospace Engineer, which could result in reduced structural
cracking of the aft cargo compartment International Section, Transport integrity of the airplane].
door, and corrective action if necessary. Standards Branch, FAA, 1601 Lind EASA issued AD 2012–0211 (for A330
AD 2014–17–06 required revising the Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356; aeroplanes) [which corresponds to FAA AD
maintenance or inspection program, as telephone 425–227–1138; fax 425–227– 2014–17–06] and AD 2013–0127 (for A340
applicable, to incorporate structural 1149. aeroplanes) [which corresponds to FAA AD
inspection requirements. This AD 2001–16–01] to require the actions as
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
requires revising the maintenance or specified in Airbus A330 and A340 ALS Part
inspection program, as applicable, to Discussion 2 at original issue and Revision 01,
incorporate new or revised respectively.
We issued a notice of proposed Since those [EASA] ADs were issued,
airworthiness limitation requirements; rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR Airbus issued Revision 01 and Revision 02,
and removing airplanes from the part 39 to supersede AD 2001–16–01, respectively, of Airbus A330 and A340 ALS
applicability. This AD was prompted by Amendment 39–12369 (66 FR 40874, Part 2, to introduce more restrictive
a determination that more restrictive August 6, 2001) (‘‘AD 2001–16–01’’), maintenance requirements and/or
maintenance instructions and which applied to certain Airbus Model airworthiness limitations.
airworthiness limitations are necessary. A330–301, –321, –322, –341, and –342 For the reason described above, this
We are issuing this AD to address the [EASA] AD retains the requirements of EASA
airplanes, and certain Model A340 AD 2012–0211 and AD 2013–0127, which are
unsafe condition on these products. series airplane; and AD 2014–17–06, superseded, and requires accomplishment of
DATES: This AD is effective October 25, Amendment 39–17959 (79 FR 52181, the actions specified in Airbus A330 ALS
2017. September 3, 2014) (‘‘AD 2014–17–06’’), Part 2 Revision 01 including Variation 1.1
The Director of the Federal Register which applied to all Airbus Model and Variation 1.2, or A340 ALS Part 2
approved the incorporation by reference A330–200 series airplanes, Model Revision 02 including Variation 2.1 and
of certain publications listed in this AD A330–200 Freighter series airplanes, Variation 2.2, as applicable (hereafter
as of October 25, 2017. and Model A330–300 series airplanes. collectively referred to as ‘the applicable
The Director of the Federal Register AD 2014–17–06 superseded AD 2011– ALS’ in this [EASA] AD).
approved the incorporation by reference In addition, this [EASA] AD also
17–08, Amendment 39–16772 (76 FR supersedes DGAC [Direction Générale de
of certain other publications listed in 53303, August 26, 2011). The NPRM l’Aviation Civile] France AD 2001–126(B),
this AD as of October 8, 2014 (79 FR published in the Federal Register on whose requirements applicable to A330
52181, September 3, 2014). June 20, 2017 (82 FR 28020). The NPRM aeroplanes have been transferred into Airbus
ADDRESSES: For service information was prompted by a determination that A330 ALS Part 2, and supersedes DGAC
identified in this final rule, contact more restrictive maintenance France AD 2001–124(B), EASA AD 2012–
Airbus SAS, Airworthiness Office— instructions and airworthiness 0031 and AD 2012–0167, whose
EAL, 1 Rond Point Maurice Bellonte, limitations are necessary. The NPRM requirements applicable to A340 aeroplanes
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Part 2 [EASA ADs 2001–124(B) and 2001–
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80; email airworthiness.A330–A340@ applicable, to incorporate new or 01].
airbus.com; Internet http:// revised airworthiness limitation
www.airbus.com. You may view this requirements; and to remove airplanes You may examine the MCAI in the AD
referenced service information at the from the applicability. We are issuing docket on the Internet at http://
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and locating Docket No. FAA–2017– Authority for This Rulemaking Adoption of the Amendment
0561.
Title 49 of the United States Code Accordingly, under the authority
Comments specifies the FAA’s authority to issue delegated to me by the Administrator,
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as
We gave the public the opportunity to
section 106, describes the authority of follows:
participate in developing this AD. We
the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII:
received no comments on the NPRM or
Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
on the determination of the cost to the
detail the scope of the Agency’s DIRECTIVES
public.
authority.
Conclusion We are issuing this rulemaking under ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39
the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII, continues to read as follows:
We reviewed the available data and
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701:
determined that air safety and the Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
General requirements.’’ Under that
public interest require adopting this AD
section, Congress charges the FAA with § 39.13 [Amended]
as proposed except for minor editorial
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in
changes. We have determined that these ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by:
air commerce by prescribing regulations
minor changes:
for practices, methods, and procedures ■ a. Removing Airworthiness Directives
• Are consistent with the intent that the Administrator finds necessary for (AD) 2001–16–01, Amendment 39–
was proposed in the NPRM for safety in air commerce. This regulation 12369 (66 FR 40874, August 6, 2001);
correcting the unsafe condition; and is within the scope of that authority and AD 2014–17–06, Amendment 39–
• Do not add any additional burden because it addresses an unsafe condition 17959 (79 FR 52181, September 3,
upon the public than was already that is likely to exist or develop on 2014); and
proposed in the NPRM. products identified in this rulemaking
■ b. Adding the following new AD:
Related Service Information Under 1 action.
This AD is issued in accordance with 2017–19–13 Airbus: Amendment 39–19043;
CFR Part 51
authority delegated by the Executive Docket No. FAA–2017–0561; Product
Airbus has issued the following Director, Aircraft Certification Service, Identifier 2016–NM–141–AD.
service information, which describes as authorized by FAA Order 8000.51C. (a) Effective Date
airworthiness limitation requirements In accordance with that order, issuance
for damage-tolerant airworthiness This AD is effective October 25, 2017.
of ADs is normally a function of the
limitation items. These documents are Compliance and Airworthiness (b) Affected ADs
distinct since they provide different Division, but during this transition This AD replaces AD 2001–16–01,
limitation requirements. period, the Executive Director has Amendment 39–12369 (66 FR 40874, August
• Airbus A330 ALS Part 2, DT–ALI, delegated the authority to issue ADs 6, 2001) (‘‘AD 2001–16–01’’); and AD 2014–
Revision 01, issue 02, dated November applicable to transport category 17–06, Amendment 39–17959 (79 FR 52181,
30, 2015. airplanes to the Director of the System September 3, 2014) (‘‘AD 2014–17–06’’).
• Airbus A330 ALS Part 2, DT–ALI, Oversight Division. (c) Applicability
Variation 1.1, dated December 15, 2015.
Regulatory Findings This AD applies to the Airbus airplanes
• Airbus A330 ALS Part 2, DT–ALI, identified in paragraphs (c)(1), (c)(2), and
Variation 1.2, dated May 27, 2016. We determined that this AD will not (c)(3) of this AD, certificated in any category,
This service information is reasonably have federalism implications under with an original certificate of airworthiness
available because the interested parties Executive Order 13132. This AD will or original export certificate of airworthiness
have access to it through their normal not have a substantial direct effect on issued on or before May 27, 2016.
course of business or by the means the States, on the relationship between (1) Airbus Model A330–201, –202, –203,
identified in the ADDRESSES section. the national government and the States, –223, and –243 airplanes.
or on the distribution of power and (2) Airbus Model A330–223F and –243F
Costs of Compliance responsibilities among the various airplanes.
We estimate that this AD affects 101 levels of government. (3) Airbus Model A330–301, –302, –303,
airplanes of U.S. registry. For the reasons discussed above, I –321, –322, –323, –341, –342, and –343
certify that this AD: airplanes.
The actions required by AD 2014–17–
06, and retained in this AD, take about 1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory (d) Subject
1 work-hour per product, at an average action’’ under Executive Order 12866; Air Transport Association (ATA) of
labor rate of $85 per work-hour. 2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the America Code 05, Periodic inspections.
Required parts cost about $0 per DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures
product. Based on these figures, the (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); (e) Reason
estimated cost of the actions that were 3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in This AD was prompted by a determination
required by AD 2014–17–06 is $85 per Alaska; and that more restrictive maintenance
product. 4. Will not have a significant instructions and airworthiness limitations are
necessary. We are issuing this AD to detect
We also estimate that it would take economic impact, positive or negative,
and correct fatigue cracking, damage, and
about 1 work-hour per product to on a substantial number of small entities
corrosion in a certain structure, which could
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comply with the basic requirements of under the criteria of the Regulatory result in reduced structural integrity of the
this AD. The average labor rate is $85 Flexibility Act. airplane.
per work-hour. Required parts would
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 (f) Compliance
cost about $0 per product. Based on
these figures, we estimate the cost of Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation Comply with this AD within the
this AD on U.S. operators to be $8,585, safety, Incorporation by reference, compliance times specified, unless already
or $85 per product. Safety. done.
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(iv) Airbus ‘‘Variation to Issue 19 of ALI action is needed because of changes close and immediate relationship
Document (referenced in ALS Part 2) Damage occurring in the National Airspace between these regulatory changes and
Tolerant Airworthiness Limitation Items System. These changes are designed to safety in air commerce, I find that notice
(DT–ALI),’’ variation ref. 0GVLG120022/C0S,
provide for the safe and efficient use of and public procedure before adopting
dated December 21, 2012.
(5) For service information identified in the navigable airspace under instrument this amendment are impracticable and
this AD, contact Airbus SAS, Airworthiness conditions in the affected areas. contrary to the public interest and that
Office—EAL, 1 Rond Point Maurice Bellonte, DATES: Effective 0901 UTC, October 12, good cause exists for making the
31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone +33 2017. amendment effective in less than 30
5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61 93 45 80; email FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: days.
airworthiness.A330-A340@airbus.com; Thomas J Nichols, Flight Procedure
Internet http://www.airbus.com. Conclusion
(6) You may view this service information
Standards Branch (AMCAFS–420),
Flight Technologies and Programs The FAA has determined that this
at the FAA, Transport Standards Branch,
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For Division, Flight Standards Service, regulation only involves an established
information on the availability of this Federal Aviation Administration, Mike body of technical regulations for which
material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221. Monroney Aeronautical Center, 6500 frequent and routine amendments are
(7) You may view this service information South MacArthur Blvd., Oklahoma City, necessary to keep them operationally
that is incorporated by reference at the OK 73169 (Mail Address: P.O. Box current. It, therefore—(1) is not a
National Archives and Records 25082 Oklahoma City, OK 73125) ‘‘significant regulatory action’’ under
Administration (NARA). For information on telephone: (405) 954–4164. Executive Order 12866; (2) is not a
the availability of this material at NARA, call ‘‘significant rule’’ under DOT
202–741–6030, or go to: http:// SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This
amendment to part 95 of the Federal Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-
locations.html. Aviation Regulations (14 CFR part 95) FR 11034; February 26, 1979); and (3)
amends, suspends, or revokes IFR does not warrant preparation of a
Issued in Renton, Washington, on regulatory evaluation as the anticipated
September 7, 2017. altitudes governing the operation of all
aircraft in flight over a specified route impact is so minimal. For the same
Jeffrey E. Duven, reason, the FAA certifies that this
or any portion of that route, as well as
Director, System Oversight Division, Aircraft amendment will not have a significant
Certification Service.
the changeover points (COPs) for
Federal airways, jet routes, or direct economic impact on a substantial
[FR Doc. 2017–19656 Filed 9–19–17; 8:45 am] number of small entities under the
routes as prescribed in part 95.
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.
The Rule
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 95
The specified IFR altitudes, when
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION used in conjunction with the prescribed Airspace, Navigation (air).
changeover points for those routes, Issued in Washington, DC, on September 8,
Federal Aviation Administration
ensure navigation aid coverage that is 2017.
adequate for safe flight operations and John Duncan,
14 CFR Part 95
free of frequency interference. The Director, Flight Standards Service.
[Docket No. 31156; Amdt. No. 535] reasons and circumstances that create
the need for this amendment involve Adoption of the Amendment
IFR Altitudes; Miscellaneous matters of flight safety and operational
Amendments Accordingly, pursuant to the
efficiency in the National Airspace authority delegated to me by the
AGENCY: Federal Aviation System, are related to published Administrator, part 95 of the Federal
Administration (FAA), DOT. aeronautical charts that are essential to Aviation Regulations (14 CFR part 95) is
ACTION: Final rule. the user, and provide for the safe and amended as follows effective at 0901
efficient use of the navigable airspace. UTC, October 12, 2017.
SUMMARY: This rule adopts In addition, those various reasons or
■ 1. The authority citation for part 95
miscellaneous amendments to the circumstances require making this
required IFR (instrument flight rules) amendment effective before the next continues to read as follows:
altitudes and changeover points for scheduled charting and publication date Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40103, 40106,
certain Federal airways, jet routes, or of the flight information to assure its 40113, 40114, 40120, 44502, 44514, 44719,
direct routes for which a minimum or timely availability to the user. The 44721.
maximum en route authorized IFR effective date of this amendment reflects ■ 2. Part 95 is amended to read as
altitude is prescribed. This regulatory those considerations. In view of the follows:
REVISIONS TO IFR ALTITUDES & CHANGEOVER POINT
[Amendment 535 Effective Date, October 12, 2017]
From To MEA MAA
§ 95.4000 High Altitude RNAV Routes
§ 95.4039 RNAV Route Q39
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Is Amended By Adding
CLAWD, NC WP ............................................................... TARCI, WV FIX ................................................................ * 18000 45000
* 18000–GNSS MEA
* DME/DME/IRU MEA
TARCI, WV FIX ASERY, WV WP .............................................................. * 18000 45000
* 18000–GNSS MEA
* DME/DME/IRU MEA
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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. | |
| Dates | This AD is effective October 25, 2017. | |
| Contact | Vladimir Ulyanov, Aerospace Engineer, International Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; telephone 425-227-1138; fax 425-227- 1149. | |
| FR Citation | 82 FR 43837 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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