82 FR 44900 - Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 186 (September 27, 2017)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 186 (September 27, 2017)
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| FR Document | 2017-20113 |
[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 186 (Wednesday, September 27, 2017)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 44900-44903] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2017-20113] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2017-0248; Product Identifier 2016-NM-088-AD; Amendment 39-19054; AD 2017-19-24] 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) 2014-26-10, which applied to all Airbus Model A318, A319, A320, and A321 series airplanes. AD 2014-26-10 required revising the maintenance or inspection program to incorporate maintenance requirements and airworthiness limitations. This new AD requires revising the maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, to incorporate new or revised airworthiness limitation requirements. 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 November 1, 2017. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of November 1, 2017. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of a certain other publication listed in this AD as of February 25, 2015 (80 FR 2813, January 21, 2015). ADDRESSES: For service information identified in this final rule, contact Airbus, Airworthiness Office--EIAS, 1 Rond Point Maurice Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone: +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax: +33 5 61 93 44 51; [[Page 44901]] 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- 0248. 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- 0248; or in person at the Docket Management Facility between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket contains this AD, the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and other information. The address for the Docket Office (telephone 800- 647-5527) is Docket Management Facility, U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Sanjay Ralhan, Aerospace Engineer, International Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; telephone: 425-227-1405; fax: 425- 227-1149. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Discussion We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR part 39 to supersede AD 2014-26-10, Amendment 39-18061 (80 FR 2813, January 21, 2015) (``AD 2014-26-10''). AD 2014-26-10 applied to all Airbus Model A318, A319, A320, and A321 series airplanes. The NPRM published in the Federal Register on April 13, 2017 (82 FR 17770). 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. The NPRM also proposed to remove airplanes from the applicability. We are issuing this AD to mitigate the risks associated with aging effects of airplane systems. Such aging effects could change the characteristics of the systems leading to an increased potential for failure, which could result in failure of certain life-limited parts, and reduced structural integrity or reduced controllability of the airplane. The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical Agent for the Member States of the European Union, has issued EASA AD 2016-0093, dated May 13, 2016 (referred to after this as the Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or ``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for all Airbus Model A318, A319, A320, and A321 series airplanes. The MCAI states: The airworthiness limitations for Airbus A320 family aeroplanes are currently defined and published in Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS) documents. The airworthiness limitations applicable to the System Equipment Maintenance Requirements, which are approved by [European Aviation Safety Agency] EASA, are specified in ALS Part 4. The instructions contained in the ALS Part 4 have been identified as mandatory actions for continued airworthiness. Failure to comply with these instructions could result in an unsafe condition. Previously, EASA issued AD 2013-0146 [which corresponds to FAA AD 2014-26-10] to require accomplishment of all maintenance actions as described in ALS Part 4 at Revision 01. The new ALS Part 4 Revision 03 (hereafter referred to as `the ALS' in this AD) includes new and/or more restrictive requirements. ALS Part 4 Revision 03, issue 02, has been released to include editorial changes. For the reason described above, this [EASA] AD retains the requirements of EASA AD 2013-0146, which is superseded, and requires accomplishment of the actions specified in the ALS. 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- 0248. Comments We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing this AD. We considered the comments received. Camp Systems International, Daniel Systems Inc., and United Airlines supported the NPRM. Request To Incorporate Current ALS Revision American Airlines (AAL) asked that a provision be incorporated into the proposed AD to approve use of Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 ALS Part 4, ``System Equipment Maintenance Requirements (SEMR)'', Revision 05, dated April 6, 2017 (``ALS Part 4, Revision 05''), as an additional means of compliance with the maintenance or inspection program. AAL stated that ALS Part 4, Revision 05 is the latest revision level for ALS Part 4, and approving it would potentially alleviate a future alternative method of compliance (AMOC) request. We acknowledge the commenter's concern. We have issued global AMOCs to AD 2014-26-10, which allow all operators of U.S.-registered airplanes to use Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 ALS Part 4, ``System Equipment Maintenance Requirements (SEMR)'', Revision 04, dated July 6, 2016, and Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 ALS Part 4, ``System Equipment Maintenance Requirements (SEMR)'', Revision 05, dated April 6, 2017. These AMOCs are included in paragraph (k)(1)(ii) of this AD, which states that AMOCs approved previously for AD 2014-26-10 are approved as AMOCs for the corresponding provisions of paragraph (g) of this AD. In addition, these AMOCs are also applicable to the revision required by paragraph (i) of this AD. Therefore, we have added paragraph (k)(1)(iii) to this AD to specify the previous AMOCs that are approved for the provisions of paragraph (i) of this AD. Conclusion We reviewed the available data, including the comments received, and determined that air safety and the public interest require adopting this AD with the change described previously and 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. We also determined that these changes will not increase the economic burden on any operator or increase the scope of this AD. Related Service Information Under 1 CFR part 51 Airbus has issued Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 ALS Part 4, ``System Equipment Maintenance Requirements (SEMR),'' Revision 03 at Issue 02, dated January 22, 2016. This service information describes preventive maintenance requirements and includes updated inspections and intervals to be incorporated into the maintenance or inspection program. 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 1,032 airplanes of U.S. registry. [[Page 44902]] The actions required by AD 2014-26-10, 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 2014-26-10 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. Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of this AD on U.S. operators to be $87,720, 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 proposed 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 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 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 removing Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2014-26-10, Amendment 39-18061 (80 FR 2813, January 21, 2015), and adding the following new AD: 2017-19-24 Airbus: Amendment 39-19054; Docket No. FAA-2017-0248; Product Identifier 2016-NM-088-AD. (a) Effective Date This AD is effective November 1, 2017. (b) Affected ADs This AD replaces AD 2014-26-10, Amendment 39-18061 (80 FR 2813, January 21, 2015) (``AD 2014-26-10''). (c) Applicability This AD applies to the Airbus airplanes identified in paragraphs (c)(1), (c)(2), (c)(3), and (c)(4) of this AD; certificated in any category; with an original certificate of airworthiness or original export certificate of airworthiness issued on or before December 21, 2015. (1) Model A318-111, -112, -121, and -122 airplanes. (2) Model A319-111, -112, -113, -114, -115, -131, -132, and -133 airplanes. (3) Model A320-211, -212, -214, -231, -232, and -233 airplanes. (4) Model A321-111, -112, -131, -211, -212, -213, -231, and -232 airplanes. (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 05, Time Limits/ Maintenance Checks. (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 mitigate the risks associated with aging effects of airplane systems. Such aging effects could change the characteristics of the systems leading to an increased potential for failure, which could result in failure of certain life-limited parts, and reduced structural integrity or reduced controllability of the airplane. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Retained Requirement: Maintenance or Inspection Program Revision, With New Reference To Terminating Action This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (g) of AD 2014-26-10, with new reference to terminating action. Within 30 days after February 25, 2015 (the effective date of AD 2014-26-10): Revise the maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, to incorporate Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 Airworthiness Limitations Section, ALS Part 4, ``Aging Systems Maintenance,'' Revision 01, dated June 15, 2012. The initial compliance time for doing the actions is at the applicable time specified in Airbus A318/A319/ A320/A321 Airworthiness Limitations Section, ALS Part 4, ``Aging Systems Maintenance,'' Revision 01, dated June 15, 2012; or within 2 weeks after revising the maintenance or inspection program; whichever occurs later. Accomplishing the actions specified in paragraph (i) of this AD terminates the requirements of this paragraph. (h) Retained Requirement: No Alternative Actions or Intervals, With New Paragraph Reference This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (h) of AD 2014-26-10, with a new paragraph reference. Except as required by paragraph (i) of this AD, after accomplishment of the revision 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) in accordance with the procedures specified in paragraph (k)(1) of this AD. (i) New Requirement: Maintenance or Inspection Program Revision Within 30 days after the effective date of this AD: Revise the maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, to incorporate Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS) Part 4, ``System Equipment Maintenance Requirements (SEMR),'' Revision 03 at Issue 02, dated January 22, 2016. The initial compliance time for doing the actions is at the applicable time specified in Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 Airworthiness Limitations Section, ALS Part 4, ``System Equipment Maintenance Requirements (SEMR),'' Revision 03 at Issue 02, dated January 22, 2016; or within 2 weeks after revising the maintenance or inspection program; whichever occurs later. Accomplishing the actions specified in this paragraph terminates the requirements of paragraph (g) of this AD. [[Page 44903]] (j) New Provision: No Alternative Actions or Intervals After the action required by paragraph (i) of this AD has been done, 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 (k)(1) of this AD. (k) Other FAA AD Provisions The following provisions also apply to this AD: (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager, International Branch, 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 Branch, send it to ATTN: Sanjay Ralhan, Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, Transport Standards Branch, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; telephone: 425-227-1405; fax: 425-227-1149. Information may be emailed to: [email protected]. (i) 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. (ii) AMOCs approved previously for AD 2014-26-10 are approved as AMOCs for the corresponding provisions of paragraph (g) of this AD. (iii) AMOCs approved previously for AD 2014-26-10, which are included in the AMOC letters specified in paragraphs (k)(1)(iii)(A) and (k)(1)(iii)(B), are approved as AMOCs for the provisions of paragraph (i) of this AD. (A) AMOC letter ANM-116-17-002R1, dated November 14, 2016. (B) AMOC letter ANM-116-17-323, dated June 12, 2017. (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 EASA Design Organization Approval (DOA). If approved by the DOA, the approval must include the DOA-authorized signature. (l) Related Information (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA AD 2016-0093, dated May 13, 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-2017-0248. (2) For more information about this AD, contact Sanjay Ralhan, Aerospace Engineer, International Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; telephone: 425-227-1405; fax: 425-227-1149. Information may be emailed to: [email protected]. (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 November 1, 2017. (i) Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS) Part 4, ``System Equipment Maintenance Requirements (SEMR),'' Revision 03 at Issue 02, dated January 22, 2016. (ii) Reserved. (4) The following service information was approved for IBR on February 25, 2015 (80 FR 2813, January 21, 2015). (i) Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 Airworthiness Limitations Section, ALS Part 4, ``Aging Systems Maintenance,'' Revision 01, dated June 15, 2012. The revision level of this document is identified on only the title page and in the Record of Revisions. The revision date is not identified on the title page of this document. (ii) Reserved. (5) For service information identified in this AD, contact Airbus, Airworthiness Office--EIAS, 1 Rond Point Maurice Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone: +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax: +33 5 61 93 44 51; email: [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 14, 2017. Jeffrey E. Duven, Director, System Oversight Division, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2017-20113 Filed 9-26-17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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(c) Applicability to the manager of the certification office, National Archives and Records
This AD applies to Bombardier, Inc., send it to ATTN: Program Manager, Administration (NARA). For information on
Model DHC–8–401 and –402 airplanes, Continuing Operational Safety, FAA, New the availability of this material at NARA, call
certificated in any category, serial numbers York ACO Branch, 1600 Stewart Avenue, 202–741–6030, or go to: http://
(S/Ns) 4001, and 4003 through 4527 Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; telephone www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-
inclusive, equipped with spoiler power 516–228–7300; fax 516–794–5531. Before locations.html.
control unit (PCU) part numbers (P/Ns) using any approved AMOC, notify your
Issued in Renton, Washington, on
390700–1007 and –1009 and that have any appropriate principal inspector, or lacking a
September 14, 2017.
spoiler PCU serial number identified in principal inspector, the manager of the local
flight standards district office/certificate Jeffrey E. Duven,
paragraph (c)(1), (c)(2), or (c)(3) of this AD.
(1) S/Ns 0474 through 1321 inclusive; holding district office. Director, System Oversight Division, Aircraft
(2) S/Ns identified in section ‘‘4. (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any Certification Service.
Appendix’’ of Parker Service Bulletin requirement in this AD to obtain corrective [FR Doc. 2017–20213 Filed 9–26–17; 8:45 am]
390700–27–002, Revision 1, dated April 13, actions from a manufacturer, the action must BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
2016; and be accomplished using a method approved
(3) S/Ns 1394 through 1876 inclusive, by the Manager, New York ACO Branch,
without suffix ‘‘A.’’ FAA; or Transport Canada Civil Aviation
(TCCA); or Bombardier, Inc.’s TCCA Design
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
(d) Subject Approval Organization (DAO). If approved by
the DAO, the approval must include the
Federal Aviation Administration
Air Transport Association (ATA) of
America Code 27, Flight controls. DAO-authorized signature.
14 CFR Part 39
(e) Reason (k) Related Information
This AD was prompted by the discovery of (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing [Docket No. FAA–2017–0248; Product
cracking on two test spoiler PCU manifolds Airworthiness Information (MCAI) Canadian Identifier 2016–NM–088–AD; Amendment
during testing by the manufacturer. We are Airworthiness Directive CF–2015–07R2, 39–19054; AD 2017–19–24]
issuing this AD to prevent cracking of the dated December 14, 2016, for related RIN 2120–AA64
spoiler PCUs that could lead to the loss of information. This MCAI may be found in the
multiple flight controls and landing gear AD docket on the Internet at http:// Airworthiness Directives; Airbus
systems. www.regulations.gov by searching for and Airplanes
locating Docket No. FAA–2015–8434.
(f) Compliance
(2) For more information about this AD, AGENCY: Federal Aviation
Comply with this AD within the contact Cesar Gomez, Aerospace Engineer,
compliance times specified, unless already
Administration (FAA), Department of
Airframe and Mechanical Systems Section, Transportation (DOT).
done. FAA, New York ACO Branch, 1600 Stewart
Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; ACTION: Final rule.
(g) Removal/Replacement
telephone 516–228–7318; fax 516–794–5531.
Within 12,000 flight hours or 72 months (3) Service information identified in this SUMMARY: We are superseding
after the effective date of this AD, whichever AD that is not incorporated by reference is Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2014–26–
occurs first: Remove and replace the affected available at the addresses specified in 10, which applied to all Airbus Model
spoiler PCUs in accordance with paragraph paragraphs (l)(3) and (l)(5) of this AD. A318, A319, A320, and A321 series
3.B. of the Accomplishment Instructions of
Bombardier Service Bulletin 84–27–64, (l) Material Incorporated by Reference airplanes. AD 2014–26–10 required
Revision A, dated July 26, 2016. revising the maintenance or inspection
(1) The Director of the Federal Register
program to incorporate maintenance
(h) Parts Installation Prohibition approved the incorporation by reference
(IBR) of the service information listed in this requirements and airworthiness
After the actions required by paragraph (g) limitations. This new AD requires
paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR
of this AD have been done, no person may revising the maintenance or inspection
part 51.
install on any airplane, a spoiler PCU, part program, as applicable, to incorporate
(2) You must use this service information
number 390700–1007 and –1009, with:
(1) S/Ns 0474 through 1321 inclusive; or
as applicable to do the actions required by new or revised airworthiness limitation
this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise. requirements. This AD was prompted by
(2) S/Ns identified in section ‘‘4.
(i) Bombardier Service Bulletin 84–27–64, a determination that more restrictive
Appendix’’ of Parker Service Bulletin
Revision A, dated July 26, 2016. maintenance instructions and
390700–27–002, Revision 1, dated April 13,
(ii) Parker Service Bulletin 390700–27–002,
2016; or airworthiness limitations are necessary.
(3) S/Ns 1394 through 1876 inclusive, Revision 1, dated April 13, 2016.
(3) For Bombardier, Inc., service We are issuing this AD to address the
without suffix ‘‘A.’’ unsafe condition on these products.
information identified in this AD, contact
(i) Credit for Previous Actions Bombardier, Inc., Q-Series Technical Help DATES: This AD is effective November 1,
This paragraph provides credit for actions Desk, 123 Garratt Boulevard, Toronto, 2017.
required by paragraph (g) of this AD, if those Ontario M3K 1Y5, Canada; telephone 416– The Director of the Federal Register
actions were performed before the effective 375–4000; fax 416–375–4539; email approved the incorporation by reference
date of this AD using Bombardier Service thd.qseries@aero.bombardier.com; Internet
of a certain publication listed in this AD
Bulletin 84–27–64, dated July 15, 2014. http://www.bombardier.com.
(4) For Parker-Hannifin Corporation service as of November 1, 2017.
(j) Other FAA AD Provisions information identified in this AD, contact The Director of the Federal Register
The following provisions also apply to this Parker Aerospace, 14300 Alton Parkway, approved the incorporation by reference
AD: Irvine, CA, 92618; telephone 949–833–3000; of a certain other publication listed in
asabaliauskas on DSKBBXCHB2PROD with RULES
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance fax 949–809–8646; Internet http:// this AD as of February 25, 2015 (80 FR
(AMOCs): The Manager, New York ACO www.parker.com. 2813, January 21, 2015).
Branch, FAA, has the authority to approve (5) You may view this service information
ADDRESSES: For service information
AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the at the FAA, Transport Standards Branch,
procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For identified in this final rule, contact
accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your information on the availability of this Airbus, Airworthiness Office—EIAS, 1
request to your principal inspector or local material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221. Rond Point Maurice Bellonte, 31707
Flight Standards District Office, as (6) You may view this service information Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone: +33 5
appropriate. If sending information directly that is incorporated by reference at the 61 93 36 96; fax: +33 5 61 93 44 51;
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email: account.airworth-eas@ and reduced structural integrity or approving it would potentially alleviate
airbus.com; Internet: http:// reduced controllability of the airplane. a future alternative method of
www.airbus.com. You may view this The European Aviation Safety Agency compliance (AMOC) request.
referenced service information at the (EASA), which is the Technical Agent We acknowledge the commenter’s
FAA, Transport Standards Branch, 1601 for the Member States of the European concern. We have issued global AMOCs
Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For Union, has issued EASA AD 2016–0093, to AD 2014–26–10, which allow all
information on the availability of this dated May 13, 2016 (referred to after operators of U.S.-registered airplanes to
material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221. this as the Mandatory Continuing use Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 ALS
It is also available on the Internet at Airworthiness Information, or ‘‘the Part 4, ‘‘System Equipment Maintenance
http://www.regulations.gov by searching MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe condition Requirements (SEMR)’’, Revision 04,
for and locating Docket No. FAA–2017– for all Airbus Model A318, A319, A320, dated July 6, 2016, and Airbus A318/
0248. and A321 series airplanes. The MCAI A319/A320/A321 ALS Part 4, ‘‘System
states: Equipment Maintenance Requirements
Examining the AD Docket
The airworthiness limitations for Airbus (SEMR)’’, Revision 05, dated April 6,
You may examine the AD docket on A320 family aeroplanes are currently defined 2017. These AMOCs are included in
the Internet at http:// and published in Airbus A318/A319/A320/ paragraph (k)(1)(ii) of this AD, which
www.regulations.gov by searching for A321 Airworthiness Limitations Section states that AMOCs approved previously
and locating Docket No. FAA–2017– (ALS) documents. The airworthiness for AD 2014–26–10 are approved as
0248; or in person at the Docket limitations applicable to the System
AMOCs for the corresponding
Management Facility between 9 a.m. Equipment Maintenance Requirements,
which are approved by [European Aviation provisions of paragraph (g) of this AD.
and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, Safety Agency] EASA, are specified in ALS In addition, these AMOCs are also
except Federal holidays. The AD docket Part 4. applicable to the revision required by
contains this AD, the regulatory The instructions contained in the ALS Part paragraph (i) of this AD. Therefore, we
evaluation, any comments received, and 4 have been identified as mandatory actions have added paragraph (k)(1)(iii) to this
other information. The address for the for continued airworthiness. Failure to AD to specify the previous AMOCs that
Docket Office (telephone 800–647–5527) comply with these instructions could result are approved for the provisions of
is Docket Management Facility, U.S. in an unsafe condition. paragraph (i) of this AD.
Department of Transportation, Docket Previously, EASA issued AD 2013–0146
Operations, M–30, West Building [which corresponds to FAA AD 2014–26–10] Conclusion
to require accomplishment of all
Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200 maintenance actions as described in ALS Part We reviewed the available data,
New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, 4 at Revision 01. The new ALS Part 4 including the comments received, and
DC 20590. Revision 03 (hereafter referred to as ‘the ALS’ determined that air safety and the
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: in this AD) includes new and/or more public interest require adopting this AD
Sanjay Ralhan, Aerospace Engineer, restrictive requirements. ALS Part 4 Revision with the change described previously
International Section, Transport 03, issue 02, has been released to include and minor editorial changes. We have
Standards Branch, FAA, 1601 Lind editorial changes. determined that these minor changes:
For the reason described above, this
Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356; [EASA] AD retains the requirements of EASA
• Are consistent with the intent that
telephone: 425–227–1405; fax: 425– AD 2013–0146, which is superseded, and was proposed in the NPRM for
227–1149. requires accomplishment of the actions correcting the unsafe condition; and
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: specified in the ALS. • Do not add any additional burden
You may examine the MCAI in the upon the public than was already
Discussion proposed in the NPRM.
AD docket on the Internet at http://
We issued a notice of proposed www.regulations.gov by searching for We also determined that these
rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR and locating Docket No. FAA–2017– changes will not increase the economic
part 39 to supersede AD 2014–26–10, 0248. burden on any operator or increase the
Amendment 39–18061 (80 FR 2813, scope of this AD.
January 21, 2015) (‘‘AD 2014–26–10’’). Comments
AD 2014–26–10 applied to all Airbus Related Service Information Under 1
We gave the public the opportunity to CFR part 51
Model A318, A319, A320, and A321 participate in developing this AD. We
series airplanes. The NPRM published considered the comments received. Airbus has issued Airbus A318/A319/
in the Federal Register on April 13, Camp Systems International, Daniel A320/A321 ALS Part 4, ‘‘System
2017 (82 FR 17770). The NPRM was Systems Inc., and United Airlines Equipment Maintenance Requirements
prompted by a determination that more supported the NPRM. (SEMR),’’ Revision 03 at Issue 02, dated
restrictive maintenance instructions and January 22, 2016. This service
airworthiness limitations are necessary. Request To Incorporate Current ALS information describes preventive
The NPRM proposed to require revising Revision maintenance requirements and includes
the maintenance or inspection program, American Airlines (AAL) asked that a updated inspections and intervals to be
as applicable, to incorporate new or provision be incorporated into the incorporated into the maintenance or
revised airworthiness limitation proposed AD to approve use of Airbus inspection program. This service
requirements. The NPRM also proposed A318/A319/A320/A321 ALS Part 4, information is reasonably available
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to remove airplanes from the ‘‘System Equipment Maintenance because the interested parties have
applicability. We are issuing this AD to Requirements (SEMR)’’, Revision 05, access to it through their normal course
mitigate the risks associated with aging dated April 6, 2017 (‘‘ALS Part 4, of business or by the means identified
effects of airplane systems. Such aging Revision 05’’), as an additional means of in the ADDRESSES section.
effects could change the characteristics compliance with the maintenance or
Costs of Compliance
of the systems leading to an increased inspection program. AAL stated that
potential for failure, which could result ALS Part 4, Revision 05 is the latest We estimate that this AD affects 1,032
in failure of certain life-limited parts, revision level for ALS Part 4, and airplanes of U.S. registry.
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The actions required by AD 2014–26– 2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the necessary. We are issuing this AD to mitigate
10, and retained in this AD take about DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures the risks associated with aging effects of
1 work-hour per product, at an average (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); airplane systems. Such aging effects could
3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in change the characteristics of the systems
labor rate of $85 per work-hour. Based leading to an increased potential for failure,
on these figures, the estimated cost of Alaska; and which could result in failure of certain life-
the actions that are required by AD 4. Will not have a significant limited parts, and reduced structural
2014–26–10 is $85 per product. economic impact, positive or negative, integrity or reduced controllability of the
We also estimate that it would take on a substantial number of small under airplane.
about 1 work-hour per product to the criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility
(f) Compliance
comply with the basic requirements of Act.
Comply with this AD within the
this AD. The average labor rate is $85 List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 compliance times specified, unless already
per work-hour. Based on these figures, done.
we estimate the cost of this AD on U.S. Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
operators to be $87,720, or $85 per safety, Incorporation by reference, (g) Retained Requirement: Maintenance or
product. Safety. Inspection Program Revision, With New
Reference To Terminating Action
Authority for This Rulemaking Adoption of the Amendment
This paragraph restates the requirements of
Accordingly, under the authority paragraph (g) of AD 2014–26–10, with new
Title 49 of the United States Code delegated to me by the Administrator, reference to terminating action. Within 30
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as days after February 25, 2015 (the effective
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, follows: date of AD 2014–26–10): Revise the
section 106, describes the authority of maintenance or inspection program, as
the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII: PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS applicable, to incorporate Airbus A318/
Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more DIRECTIVES A319/A320/A321 Airworthiness Limitations
detail the scope of the Agency’s Section, ALS Part 4, ‘‘Aging Systems
authority. ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 Maintenance,’’ Revision 01, dated June 15,
continues to read as follows: 2012. The initial compliance time for doing
We are issuing this rulemaking under the actions is at the applicable time specified
the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII, Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. in Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: Airworthiness Limitations Section, ALS Part
General requirements.’’ Under that § 39.13 [Amended] 4, ‘‘Aging Systems Maintenance,’’ Revision
section, Congress charges the FAA with ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by 01, dated June 15, 2012; or within 2 weeks
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in removing Airworthiness Directive (AD) after revising the maintenance or inspection
air commerce by prescribing regulations 2014–26–10, Amendment 39–18061 (80 program; whichever occurs later.
for practices, methods, and procedures Accomplishing the actions specified in
FR 2813, January 21, 2015), and adding
paragraph (i) of this AD terminates the
the Administrator finds necessary for the following new AD: requirements of this paragraph.
safety in air commerce. This regulation 2017–19–24 Airbus: Amendment 39–19054;
is within the scope of that authority (h) Retained Requirement: No Alternative
Docket No. FAA–2017–0248; Product
because it addresses an unsafe condition Actions or Intervals, With New Paragraph
Identifier 2016–NM–088–AD.
that is likely to exist or develop on Reference
(a) Effective Date This paragraph restates the requirements of
products identified in this rulemaking
action. This AD is effective November 1, 2017. paragraph (h) of AD 2014–26–10, with a new
paragraph reference. Except as required by
This proposed AD is issued in (b) Affected ADs paragraph (i) of this AD, after
accordance with authority delegated by This AD replaces AD 2014–26–10, accomplishment of the revision required by
the Executive Director, Aircraft Amendment 39–18061 (80 FR 2813, January paragraph (g) of this AD, no alternative
Certification Service, as authorized by 21, 2015) (‘‘AD 2014–26–10’’). actions (e.g., inspections) or intervals may be
FAA Order 8000.51C. In accordance used unless the actions or intervals are
(c) Applicability
with that order, issuance of ADs is approved as an alternative method of
normally a function of the Compliance This AD applies to the Airbus airplanes compliance (AMOC) in accordance with the
identified in paragraphs (c)(1), (c)(2), (c)(3), procedures specified in paragraph (k)(1) of
and Airworthiness Division, but during
and (c)(4) of this AD; certificated in any this AD.
this transition period, the Executive category; with an original certificate of
Director has delegated the authority to airworthiness or original export certificate of (i) New Requirement: Maintenance or
issue ADs applicable to transport airworthiness issued on or before December Inspection Program Revision
category airplanes to the Director of the 21, 2015. Within 30 days after the effective date of
System Oversight Division. (1) Model A318–111, –112, –121, and –122 this AD: Revise the maintenance or
airplanes. inspection program, as applicable, to
Regulatory Findings (2) Model A319–111, –112, –113, –114, incorporate Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321
We determined that this AD will not –115, –131, –132, and –133 airplanes. Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS) Part
(3) Model A320–211, –212, –214, –231, 4, ‘‘System Equipment Maintenance
have federalism implications under Requirements (SEMR),’’ Revision 03 at Issue
–232, and –233 airplanes.
Executive Order 13132. This AD will (4) Model A321–111, –112, –131, –211, 02, dated January 22, 2016. The initial
not have a substantial direct effect on –212, –213, –231, and –232 airplanes. compliance time for doing the actions is at
the States, on the relationship between the applicable time specified in Airbus A318/
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the national government and the States, (d) Subject A319/A320/A321 Airworthiness Limitations
or on the distribution of power and Air Transport Association (ATA) of Section, ALS Part 4, ‘‘System Equipment
responsibilities the various levels of America Code 05, Time Limits/Maintenance Maintenance Requirements (SEMR),’’
government. Checks. Revision 03 at Issue 02, dated January 22,
2016; or within 2 weeks after revising the
For the reasons discussed above, I (e) Reason maintenance or inspection program;
certify that this AD: This AD was prompted by a determination whichever occurs later. Accomplishing the
1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory that more restrictive maintenance actions specified in this paragraph terminates
action’’ under Executive Order 12866; instructions and airworthiness limitations are the requirements of paragraph (g) of this AD.
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(j) New Provision: No Alternative Actions or (m) Material Incorporated by Reference DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Intervals (1) The Director of the Federal Register
After the action required by paragraph (i) approved the incorporation by reference Federal Aviation Administration
of this AD has been done, no alternative (IBR) of the service information listed in this
actions (e.g., inspections) or intervals may be paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR 14 CFR Part 39
used unless the actions or intervals are
part 51. [Docket No. FAA–2017–0498; Product
approved as an AMOC in accordance with
the procedures specified in paragraph (k)(1) (2) You must use this service information Identifier 2016–NM–175–AD; Amendment
of this AD. as applicable to do the actions required by 39–19053; AD 2017–19–23]
this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise.
(k) Other FAA AD Provisions RIN 2120–AA64
(3) The following service information was
The following provisions also apply to this approved for IBR on November 1, 2017.
AD: Airworthiness Directives; Airbus
(i) Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance Airplanes
Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS) Part
(AMOCs): The Manager, International
Branch, Transport Standards Branch, FAA,
4, ‘‘System Equipment Maintenance AGENCY: Federal Aviation
has the authority to approve AMOCs for this Requirements (SEMR),’’ Revision 03 at Issue Administration (FAA), Department of
AD, if requested using the procedures found 02, dated January 22, 2016. Transportation (DOT).
in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR (ii) Reserved. ACTION: Final rule.
39.19, send your request to your principal (4) The following service information was
inspector or local Flight Standards District approved for IBR on February 25, 2015 (80 SUMMARY: We are superseding
Office, as appropriate. If sending information FR 2813, January 21, 2015). Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2015–15–
directly to the International Branch, send it (i) Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 10, which applied to all Airbus Model
to ATTN: Sanjay Ralhan, Aerospace Airworthiness Limitations Section, ALS Part
Engineer, International Branch, Transport A318, A319, A320, and A321 series
Standards Branch, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue 4, ‘‘Aging Systems Maintenance,’’ Revision airplanes. AD 2015–15–10 required
SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356; telephone: 01, dated June 15, 2012. The revision level repetitive inspections of the trimmable
425–227–1405; fax: 425–227–1149. of this document is identified on only the horizontal stabilizer actuator (THSA) for
Information may be emailed to: 9-ANM-116- title page and in the Record of Revisions. The damage, and replacement if necessary;
AMOC-REQUESTS@faa.gov. revision date is not identified on the title and replacement of the THSA after
(i) Before using any approved AMOC, page of this document. reaching a certain life limit. This AD
notify your appropriate principal inspector, (ii) Reserved.
or lacking a principal inspector, the manager
requires repetitive detailed inspections
(5) For service information identified in of certain THSAs, and related
of the local flight standards district office/
this AD, contact Airbus, Airworthiness investigative and corrective actions if
certificate holding district office.
(ii) AMOCs approved previously for AD Office—EIAS, 1 Rond Point Maurice necessary. This AD was prompted by
2014–26–10 are approved as AMOCs for the Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; the establishment of an additional life
corresponding provisions of paragraph (g) of telephone: +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax: +33 5 61 limit for the THSA, based on flight
this AD. 93 44 51; email: account.airworth-eas@ cycles. In addition, the THSA
(iii) AMOCs approved previously for AD airbus.com; Internet: http://www.airbus.com.
2014–26–10, which are included in the
manufacturer has issued service
(6) You may view this service information
AMOC letters specified in paragraphs information which, when accomplished,
at the FAA, Transport Standards Branch,
(k)(1)(iii)(A) and (k)(1)(iii)(B), are approved increases the life limit of the THSA. We
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For
as AMOCs for the provisions of paragraph (i) are issuing this AD to address the unsafe
information on the availability of this
of this AD. condition on these products.
(A) AMOC letter ANM–116–17–002R1, material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221.
(7) You may view this service information DATES: This AD is effective November 1,
dated November 14, 2016.
(B) AMOC letter ANM–116–17–323, dated that is incorporated by reference at the 2017.
June 12, 2017. National Archives and Records The Director of the Federal Register
(2) Contacting the Manufacturer: As of the Administration (NARA). For information on approved the incorporation by reference
effective date of this AD, for any requirement the availability of this material at NARA, call of a certain publication listed in this AD
in this AD to obtain corrective actions from 202–741–6030, or go to: http:// as of November 1, 2017.
a manufacturer, the action must be www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr- ADDRESSES: For service information
accomplished using a method approved by
the Manager, International Section, Transport
locations.html. identified in this final rule, contact
Standards Branch, FAA; or the European Issued in Renton, Washington, on Airbus, Airworthiness Office—EIAS, 1
Aviation Safety Agency (EASA); or EASA September 14, 2017. Rond Point Maurice Bellonte, 31707
Design Organization Approval (DOA). If Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone +33 5
Jeffrey E. Duven,
approved by the DOA, the approval must 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61 93 44 51; email
include the DOA-authorized signature. Director, System Oversight Division, Aircraft account.airworth-eas@airbus.com;
Certification Service.
(l) Related Information Internet http://www.airbus.com.
[FR Doc. 2017–20113 Filed 9–26–17; 8:45 am] You may view this referenced service
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing
Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA AD
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P information at the FAA, Transport
2016–0093, dated May 13, 2016, for related Standards Branch, 1601 Lind Avenue
information. This MCAI may be found in the SW., Renton, WA. For information on
AD docket on the Internet at http:// the availability of this material at the
www.regulations.gov by searching for and FAA, call 425–227–1221. It is also
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locating Docket No. FAA–2017–0248. available on the Internet at http://
(2) For more information about this AD, www.regulations.gov by searching for
contact Sanjay Ralhan, Aerospace Engineer,
International Section, Transport Standards
and locating Docket No. FAA–2017–
Branch, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., 0498.
Renton, WA 98057–3356; telephone: 425– Examining the AD Docket
227–1405; fax: 425–227–1149. Information
may be emailed to: 9-ANM-116-AMOC- You may examine the AD docket on
REQUESTS@faa.gov. the Internet at http://
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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 November 1, 2017. | |
| Contact | Sanjay Ralhan, Aerospace Engineer, International Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; telephone: 425-227-1405; fax: 425- 227-1149. | |
| FR Citation | 82 FR 44900 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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