82 FR 47091 - Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 195 (October 11, 2017)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 195 (October 11, 2017)
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| FR Document | 2017-21369 |
[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 195 (Wednesday, October 11, 2017)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 47091-47094] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2017-21369] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2017-0515; Product Identifier 2016-NM-171-AD; Amendment 39-19061; AD 2017-20-04] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of Transportation (DOT). ACTION: Final rule. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Airbus Model A300 B4-600, B4-600R, and F4-600R series airplanes, Model A300 C4-605R Variant F airplanes (collectively called Model A300-600 series airplanes), and Model A310 series airplanes. This AD was prompted by reports of unreliable airspeed indications that were caused by pitot heater resistance shorted to ground. This AD requires replacement of certain parts. We are issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products. DATES: This AD is effective November 15, 2017. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of certain publications listed in this AD as of November 15, 2017. ADDRESSES: For service information identified in this final rule, contact Airbus SAS, Airworthiness Office--EAW, 1 Rond Point Maurice Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone: +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax: +33 5 61 93 44 51; email: [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-2017-0515. 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- 0515; or in person at the Docket Management Facility between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket contains this AD, the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and other information. The street address for the Docket Office (telephone: 800-647-5527) is Docket Management Facility, U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dan Rodina, Aerospace Engineer, International Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; telephone: 425-227-2125; fax: 425- 227-1149. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Discussion We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR part 39 by adding an AD that would apply to certain Airbus Model A300 B4-600, B4-600R, and F4-600R series airplanes, Model A300 C4-605R Variant F airplanes (collectively called Model A300-600 series airplanes), and Model A310 series airplanes. The NPRM published in the Federal Register on June 9, 2017 (82 FR 26758) (``the NPRM''). The NPRM was prompted by reports of unreliable airspeed indications that were caused by pitot heater resistance shorted to ground. The NPRM proposed to require replacement of certain parts. We are issuing this AD to ensure proper flight crew awareness of unreliable airspeed indications. This condition, if not recognized by the flight crew, could possibly result in reduced control of the airplane. The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical Agent for the Member States of the European Union, has issued EASA AD 2016-0195, dated September 30, 2016 (referred to after this as the Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or ``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for certain Airbus Model A300 B4-600, B4- 600R, and F4-600R series airplanes, Model A300 C4-605R Variant F airplanes (collectively called Model A300-600 series airplanes), and Model A310 series airplanes. The MCAI states: An operator recently reported two events of unreliable airspeed indications. Investigations revealed that in both events, a Pitot heater resistance was shorted to ground. Pitot probes are heated to prevent ice accretion. De-icing performance of the Pitot probe might be reduced if Pitot probe heater [[Page 47092]] degrades over time. The magnitude of deicing performance reduction will depend on how much the heater is degraded. The Pitot probe de- icing reduction will be hidden to the crew (the heater current detector will not trigger a ``Heat Fault'' because in case of short- to-case failure the resulting current variation will be limited). In severe icing conditions, if de-icing performances are significantly reduced, it may cause unreliable airspeed events, with no cockpit effects except erroneous airspeed indication(s) displayed on the Primary Flight Display (PFD) or the standby airspeed indicators. Unreliable airspeed indications, if not recognized by the crew, could possibly result in reduced control of the aeroplane. To ensure proper crew awareness of unreliable airspeed indication(s) situation, Airbus introduced a dedicated Electronic Centralised Aircraft Monitoring (ECAM) Warning (Indicated Airspeed Discrepancy Warning). The following configuration is required to enable this ECAM Warning: --The Flight Warning Computer (FWC) standard S17 has to be installed by accomplishing Service Bulletins (SB) A310-31-2144 or A300-31- 6140: This requirement was already rendered mandatory by EASA AD 2015-0174 [which does not have a corresponding FAA AD. EASA AD 2015- 0174 superseded EASA AD 2012-0088 (EASA AD 2012-0088 corresponds to FAA AD 2012-21-15, Amendment 39-17231 (77 FR 67256, November 9, 2012))]; --The ECAM Symbol Generator Unit (SGU), standard W32, Part Number (P/N) 9612670332 has to be installed, by accomplishing Service Bulletins (SB) A310-31-2123, A300-31-6124 or SB A300-31-6113. For the reason described above, this [EASA] AD requires a software standard upgrade of the ECAM SGU. 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- 0515. Comments We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing this AD. The following presents the comments received on the NPRM and the FAA's response to each comment. Support for the NPRM The Air Line Pilots Association, International and FedEx expressed support for the NPRM. Request To Include Historical Information Airbus requested that we include historical information regarding EASA AD 2015-0174, which is included in the quoted MCAI material in the NPRM. Airbus explained that EASA AD 2015-0174, dated August 24, 2015, superseded EASA AD 2012-0088, dated June 25, 2012, which specified accomplishment of certain Airbus Service Bulletins. Airbus stated that any corresponding FAA ADs should also be identified. We agree that additional historical information regarding EASA AD 2015-0174 and any corresponding FAA ADs would be helpful. We have added the requested historical information to the quoted MCAI material regarding EASA AD 2015-0174, which superseded EASA AD 2012-0088, and the corresponding FAA AD. Requests To Allow Use of a Later ECAM SGU Software Standard and Related Service Information Airbus and FedEx requested that we revise the NPRM to allow use of ECAM SGU software standard W33, which includes the corrections found in ECAM SGU software standard W32. FedEx also requested that we update the NPRM to include new service information that provides procedures for the upgrade to ECAM SGU software standard W33. FedEx mentioned that it is preparing to upgrade its fleet to ECAM SGU software standard W33. We agree with the requests to allow use of ECAM SGU software standard W33, because ECAM SGU software standard W33 includes all of the necessary changes from ECAM SGU software standard W32. We have revised the preamble and regulatory text of this final rule, where applicable, to include the additional ECAM SGU software standard and part number. We also agree to add Airbus Service Bulletins A300-31-6142, Revision 01, dated November 21, 2013, and A310-31-2145, Revision 01, dated November 13, 2013, for accomplishment of the installation of ECAM SGU software standard W33. We have revised this final rule accordingly. Conclusion We reviewed the relevant data, considered the comments received, and determined that air safety and the public interest require adopting this AD with the changes 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 the following service information. Airbus Service Bulletin A300-31-6113, Revision 03, including Appendix 01, dated July 5, 2016 (for Model A300-600 series airplanes). Airbus Service Bulletin A300-31-6124, Revision 01, dated July 4, 2016 (for Model A300-600 series airplanes). Airbus Service Bulletin A300-31-6142, Revision 01, dated November 21, 2013 (for Model A300-600 series airplanes). Airbus Service Bulletin A310-31-2123, Revision 01, including Appendix 01, dated July 1, 2016 (for Model A310 series airplanes). Airbus Service Bulletin A310-31-2145, Revision 01, dated November 13, 2013 (for Model A310 series airplanes). The service information describes procedures for replacement of the ECAM SGU software standard W32 or W33. These documents are distinct since they apply to different airplane configurations or apply to different ECAM SGU software standards (W32, part number 9612670332, and W33, part number 9612670333). 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 139 airplanes of U.S. registry. We estimate the following costs to comply with this AD: Estimated Costs ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cost on U.S. Action Labor cost Parts cost Cost per product operators ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Replacement.................... Up to 4 work-hours x Up to $2,360..... Up to $2,700..... Up to $375,300. $85 per hour = $340. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [[Page 47093]] Authority for This Rulemaking Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the authority of the FAA Administrator. ``Subtitle VII: Aviation Programs,'' describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's authority. We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in ``Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: General requirements.'' Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this rulemaking action. This AD is issued in accordance with authority delegated by the Executive Director, Aircraft Certification Service, as authorized by FAA Order 8000.51C. In accordance with that order, issuance of ADs is normally a function of the Compliance and Airworthiness Division, but during this transition period, the Executive Director has delegated the authority to issue ADs applicable to transport category airplanes to the Director of the System Oversight Division. Regulatory Findings We determined that this AD will not have federalism implications under Executive Order 13132. This AD will not have a substantial direct effect on the States, on the relationship between the national government and the States, or on the distribution of power and responsibilities among the various levels of government. For the reasons discussed above, I certify that this AD: 1. Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive Order 12866; 2. Is not a ``significant rule'' under the DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); 3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska; and 4. Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by reference, Safety. Adoption of the Amendment Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator, the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows: PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES 0 1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows: Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. Sec. 39.13 [Amended] 0 2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness directive (AD): 2017-20-04 Airbus: Amendment 39-19061; Docket No. FAA-2017-0515; Product Identifier 2016-NM-171-AD. (a) Effective Date This AD is effective November 15, 2017. (b) Affected ADs None. (c) Applicability This AD applies to the Airbus airplanes identified in paragraphs (c)(1), (c)(2), (c)(3), (c)(4), and (c)(5) of this AD, certificated in any category, all manufacturer serial numbers, except those on which Airbus modification 12691 or 13665 has been embodied in production. (1) Airbus Model A300 B4-601, B4-603, B4-620, and B4-622 airplanes. (2) Airbus Model A300 B4-605R and B4-622R airplanes. (3) Airbus Model A300 F4-605R and F4-622R airplanes. (4) Airbus Model A300 C4-605R Variant F airplanes. (5) Airbus Model A310-203, -204, -221, -222, -304, -322, -324, and -325 airplanes. (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 31, Instruments. (e) Reason This AD was prompted by reports of unreliable airspeed indications that were caused by pitot heater resistance shorted to ground. We are issuing this AD to ensure proper flight crew awareness of unreliable airspeed indications. This condition, if not recognized by the flight crew, could possibly result in reduced control of the airplane. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Replacement of the Electronic Centralized Aircraft Monitoring (ECAM) Symbol Generator Unit (SGU) Within 36 months after the effective date of this AD, replace the ECAM SGU with a new ECAM SGU (software standard W32 or W33), in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of the service information identified in paragraph (g)(1), (g)(2), or (g)(3) of this AD, as applicable. (1) For Airbus Model A300 B4-601, B4-603, B4-620, and B4-622 airplanes; Model A300 B4-605R and B4-622R airplanes; and Model A300 C4-605R Variant F airplanes: Airbus Service Bulletin A300-31-6113, Revision 03, including Appendix 01, dated July 5, 2016; or Airbus Service Bulletin A300-31-6142, Revision 01, dated November 21, 2013. (2) For Airbus Model A300 F4-605R and F4-622R airplanes: Airbus Service Bulletin A300-31-6124, Revision 01, dated July 4, 2016. (3) For Airbus Model A310-203, -204, -221, -222, -304, -322, - 324, and -325 airplanes: Airbus Service Bulletin A310-31-2123, Revision 01, including Appendix 01, dated July 1, 2016; or Airbus Service Bulletin A310-31-2145, Revision 01, dated November 13, 2013. (h) Parts Installation Prohibition (1) As of the effective date of this AD, for any airplane that has ECAM SGU software standard W32, part number 9612670332, or ECAM SGU software standard W33, part number 9612670333, installed, no person may install an ECAM SGU software standard prior to W32. (2) For any airplane that has an ECAM SGU software standard prior to W32, after modification of that airplane, no person may install an ECAM SGU software standard prior to W32. (i) Credit for Previous Actions This paragraph provides credit for actions required by paragraph (g) of this AD, if those actions were performed before the effective date of this AD using the service information specified in paragraph (i)(1), (i)(2), (i)(3), (i)(4), or (i)(5) of this AD, as applicable. (1) Airbus Service Bulletin A300-31-6113, Revision 02, including Appendix 01, dated September 4, 2014. (2) Airbus Service Bulletin A300-31-6124, Revision 00, dated October 13, 2005. (3) Airbus Service Bulletin A300-31-6142, Revision 00, dated August 13, 2013. (4) Airbus Service Bulletin A310-31-2123, Revision 00, dated January 4, 2006. (5) Airbus Service Bulletin A310-31-2145, Revision 00, dated August 13, 2013. (j) 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 (k)(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. [[Page 47094]] (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any requirement in this AD to obtain corrective actions from a manufacturer, the action must be accomplished using a method approved by the Manager, International Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA; or the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA); or Airbus's EASA Design Organization Approval (DOA). If approved by the DOA, the approval must include the DOA- authorized signature. (3) Required for Compliance (RC): If any service information contains procedures or tests that are identified as RC, those procedures and tests must be done to comply with this AD; any procedures or tests that are not identified as RC are recommended. Those procedures and tests that are not identified as RC may be deviated from using accepted methods in accordance with the operator's maintenance or inspection program without obtaining approval of an AMOC, provided the procedures and tests identified as RC can be done and the airplane can be put back in an airworthy condition. Any substitutions or changes to procedures or tests identified as RC require approval of an AMOC. (k) Related Information (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA AD 2016-0195, dated September 30, 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-2017-0515. (2) For more information about this AD, contact Dan Rodina, Aerospace Engineer, International Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; telephone: 425-227-2125; fax: 425-227-1149. (3) Service information identified in this AD that is not incorporated by reference is available at the addresses specified in paragraphs (l)(3) and (l)(4) of this AD. (l) Material Incorporated by Reference (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference (IBR) of the service information listed in this paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. (2) You must use this service information as applicable to do the actions required by this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise. (i) Airbus Service Bulletin A300-31-6113, Revision 03, including Appendix 01, dated July 5, 2016. (ii) Airbus Service Bulletin A300-31-6124, Revision 01, dated July 4, 2016. (iii) Airbus Service Bulletin A300-31-6142, Revision 01, dated November 21, 2013. (iv) Airbus Service Bulletin A310-31-2123, Revision 01, including Appendix 01, dated July 1, 2016. (v) Airbus Service Bulletin A310-31-2145, Revision 01, dated November 13, 2013. (3) For service information identified in this AD, contact Airbus SAS, Airworthiness Office--EAW, 1 Rond Point Maurice Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone: +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax: +33 5 61 93 44 51; email: [email protected]; Internet: http://www.airbus.com. (4) You may view this service information at the FAA, Transport Standards Branch, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 425-227-1221. (5) You may view this service information that is incorporated by reference at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For information on the availability of this material at NARA, call 202-741-6030, or go to: http://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html. Issued in Renton, Washington, on September 18, 2017. Dionne Palermo, Acting Director, System Oversight Division, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2017-21369 Filed 10-10-17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate Issued in Renton, Washington, on www.regulations.gov by searching for
principal inspector, or lacking a principal September 20, 2017. and locating Docket No. FAA–2017–
inspector, the manager of the local flight Dionne Palermo, 0515; or in person at the Docket
standards district office/certificate holding Acting Director, System Oversight Division, Management Facility between 9 a.m.
district office. Aircraft Certification Service.
(2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any
and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
requirement in this AD to obtain corrective [FR Doc. 2017–21224 Filed 10–10–17; 8:45 am] except Federal holidays. The AD docket
actions from a manufacturer, the action must BILLING CODE 4910–13–P contains this AD, the regulatory
be accomplished using a method approved evaluation, any comments received, and
by the Manager, International Section, other information. The street address for
Transport Standards Branch, FAA; or EASA; DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION the Docket Office (telephone: 800–647–
or Airbus’s EASA DOA. If approved by the 5527) is Docket Management Facility,
DOA, the approval must include the DOA- Federal Aviation Administration U.S. Department of Transportation,
authorized signature. Docket Operations, M–30, West
(n) Related Information
14 CFR Part 39 Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140,
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing [Docket No. FAA–2017–0515; Product 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA Identifier 2016–NM–171–AD; Amendment Washington, DC 20590.
Airworthiness Directive 2016–0122, dated 39–19061; AD 2017–20–04] FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dan
June 21, 2016, for related information. This RIN 2120–AA64 Rodina, Aerospace Engineer,
MCAI may be found in the AD docket on the International Section, Transport
Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Standards Branch, FAA, 1601 Lind
searching for and locating Docket No. FAA– Airplanes Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356;
2017–0624.
telephone: 425–227–2125; fax: 425–
(2) For more information about this AD, AGENCY: Federal Aviation
contact Sanjay Ralhan, Aerospace Engineer, 227–1149.
Administration (FAA), Department of
International Section, Transport Standards SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Transportation (DOT).
Branch, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW.,
ACTION: Final rule. Discussion
Renton, WA 98057–3356; telephone 425–
227–1405; fax 425–227–1149. SUMMARY: We are adopting a new We issued a notice of proposed
(3) Service information identified in this
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
AD that is not incorporated by reference is part 39 by adding an AD that would
available at the addresses specified in Airbus Model A300 B4–600, B4–600R,
and F4–600R series airplanes, Model apply to certain Airbus Model A300 B4–
paragraphs (o)(3) and (o)(4) of this AD. 600, B4–600R, and F4–600R series
A300 C4–605R Variant F airplanes
(o) Material Incorporated by Reference airplanes, Model A300 C4–605R Variant
(collectively called Model A300–600
(1) The Director of the Federal Register F airplanes (collectively called Model
series airplanes), and Model A310 series
approved the incorporation by reference A300–600 series airplanes), and Model
airplanes. This AD was prompted by
(IBR) of the service information listed in this A310 series airplanes. The NPRM
reports of unreliable airspeed
paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR published in the Federal Register on
indications that were caused by pitot
part 51. June 9, 2017 (82 FR 26758) (‘‘the
(2) You must use this service information heater resistance shorted to ground.
NPRM’’). The NPRM was prompted by
as applicable to do the actions required by This AD requires replacement of certain
reports of unreliable airspeed
this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise. parts. We are issuing this AD to address
indications that were caused by pitot
(i) Airbus Service Bulletin A320–22–1090, the unsafe condition on these products.
heater resistance shorted to ground. The
Revision 11, dated July 20, 2004. DATES: This AD is effective November
(ii) Airbus Service Bulletin A320–22–1103, NPRM proposed to require replacement
15, 2017. of certain parts. We are issuing this AD
Revision 04, dated March 12, 2004. The Director of the Federal Register
(iii) Airbus Service Bulletin A320–22– to ensure proper flight crew awareness
approved the incorporation by reference of unreliable airspeed indications. This
1116, Revision 04, dated March 29, 2004.
(iv) Airbus Service Bulletin A320–22–
of certain publications listed in this AD condition, if not recognized by the flight
1152, Revision 03, dated February 18, 2005. as of November 15, 2017. crew, could possibly result in reduced
(v) Airbus Service Bulletin A320–22–1243, ADDRESSES: For service information control of the airplane.
Revision 05, dated May 31, 2010. identified in this final rule, contact The European Aviation Safety Agency
(vi) Airbus Service Bulletin A320–22– Airbus SAS, Airworthiness Office— (EASA), which is the Technical Agent
1519, Revision 02, dated December 21, 2015. EAW, 1 Rond Point Maurice Bellonte, for the Member States of the European
(3) For service information identified in 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France;
this AD, contact Airbus, Airworthiness Union, has issued EASA AD 2016–0195,
telephone: +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax: +33 dated September 30, 2016 (referred to
Office—EIAS, 1 Rond Point Maurice
Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France;
5 61 93 44 51; email: account.airworth- after this as the Mandatory Continuing
telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61 eas@airbus.com; Internet: http:// Airworthiness Information, or ‘‘the
93 44 51; email account.airworth-eas@ www.airbus.com. You may view this MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe condition
airbus.com; Internet http://www.airbus.com. referenced service information at the for certain Airbus Model A300 B4–600,
(4) You may view this service information FAA, Transport Standards Branch, 1601 B4–600R, and F4–600R series airplanes,
at the FAA, Transport Standards Branch, Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For Model A300 C4–605R Variant F
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For information on the availability of this airplanes (collectively called Model
information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221.
material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221. A300–600 series airplanes), and Model
It is also available on the Internet at A310 series airplanes. The MCAI states:
(5) You may view this service information
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An operator recently reported two events
National Archives and Records for and locating Docket No. FAA–2017– of unreliable airspeed indications.
Administration (NARA). For information on 0515. Investigations revealed that in both events, a
the availability of this material at NARA, call Examining the AD Docket Pitot heater resistance was shorted to ground.
202–741–6030, or go to: http:// Pitot probes are heated to prevent ice
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr- You may examine the AD docket on accretion. De-icing performance of the Pitot
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degrades over time. The magnitude of deicing Request To Include Historical determined that air safety and the
performance reduction will depend on how Information public interest require adopting this AD
much the heater is degraded. The Pitot probe with the changes described previously
de-icing reduction will be hidden to the crew Airbus requested that we include
historical information regarding EASA and minor editorial changes. We have
(the heater current detector will not trigger a
‘‘Heat Fault’’ because in case of short-to-case AD 2015–0174, which is included in the determined that these minor changes:
failure the resulting current variation will be quoted MCAI material in the NPRM. • Are consistent with the intent that
limited). Airbus explained that EASA AD 2015– was proposed in the NPRM for
In severe icing conditions, if de-icing 0174, dated August 24, 2015, correcting the unsafe condition; and
performances are significantly reduced, it superseded EASA AD 2012–0088, dated • Do not add any additional burden
may cause unreliable airspeed events, with June 25, 2012, which specified
no cockpit effects except erroneous airspeed
upon the public than was already
accomplishment of certain Airbus proposed in the NPRM.
indication(s) displayed on the Primary Flight
Display (PFD) or the standby airspeed Service Bulletins. Airbus stated that any We also determined that these
indicators. corresponding FAA ADs should also be changes will not increase the economic
Unreliable airspeed indications, if not identified. burden on any operator or increase the
recognized by the crew, could possibly result We agree that additional historical
scope of this AD.
in reduced control of the aeroplane. information regarding EASA AD 2015–
To ensure proper crew awareness of 0174 and any corresponding FAA ADs Related Service Information Under 1
unreliable airspeed indication(s) situation, would be helpful. We have added the CFR Part 51
Airbus introduced a dedicated Electronic requested historical information to the
Centralised Aircraft Monitoring (ECAM) quoted MCAI material regarding EASA Airbus has issued the following
Warning (Indicated Airspeed Discrepancy AD 2015–0174, which superseded service information.
Warning).
EASA AD 2012–0088, and the • Airbus Service Bulletin A300–31–
The following configuration is required to 6113, Revision 03, including Appendix
enable this ECAM Warning: corresponding FAA AD.
01, dated July 5, 2016 (for Model A300–
—The Flight Warning Computer (FWC) Requests To Allow Use of a Later 600 series airplanes).
standard S17 has to be installed by ECAM SGU Software Standard and
accomplishing Service Bulletins (SB) Related Service Information • Airbus Service Bulletin A300–31–
A310–31–2144 or A300–31–6140: This 6124, Revision 01, dated July 4, 2016
requirement was already rendered Airbus and FedEx requested that we (for Model A300–600 series airplanes).
revise the NPRM to allow use of ECAM
mandatory by EASA AD 2015–0174 [which • Airbus Service Bulletin A300–31–
does not have a corresponding FAA AD. SGU software standard W33, which
6142, Revision 01, dated November 21,
EASA AD 2015–0174 superseded EASA includes the corrections found in ECAM
AD 2012–0088 (EASA AD 2012–0088
2013 (for Model A300–600 series
SGU software standard W32.
corresponds to FAA AD 2012–21–15, FedEx also requested that we update airplanes).
Amendment 39–17231 (77 FR 67256, the NPRM to include new service • Airbus Service Bulletin A310–31–
November 9, 2012))]; information that provides procedures 2123, Revision 01, including Appendix
—The ECAM Symbol Generator Unit (SGU), for the upgrade to ECAM SGU software 01, dated July 1, 2016 (for Model A310
standard W32, Part Number (P/N) series airplanes).
9612670332 has to be installed, by
standard W33. FedEx mentioned that it
accomplishing Service Bulletins (SB) is preparing to upgrade its fleet to • Airbus Service Bulletin A310–31–
A310–31–2123, A300–31–6124 or SB ECAM SGU software standard W33. 2145, Revision 01, dated November 13,
A300–31–6113. We agree with the requests to allow 2013 (for Model A310 series airplanes).
For the reason described above, this use of ECAM SGU software standard The service information describes
[EASA] AD requires a software standard W33, because ECAM SGU software procedures for replacement of the
upgrade of the ECAM SGU. standard W33 includes all of the ECAM SGU software standard W32 or
necessary changes from ECAM SGU W33. These documents are distinct
You may examine the MCAI in the software standard W32. We have revised
AD docket on the Internet at http:// since they apply to different airplane
the preamble and regulatory text of this configurations or apply to different
www.regulations.gov by searching for final rule, where applicable, to include
and locating Docket No. FAA–2017– ECAM SGU software standards (W32,
the additional ECAM SGU software part number 9612670332, and W33, part
0515. standard and part number. number 9612670333). This service
Comments We also agree to add Airbus Service
information is reasonably available
Bulletins A300–31–6142, Revision 01,
We gave the public the opportunity to because the interested parties have
dated November 21, 2013, and A310–
participate in developing this AD. The access to it through their normal course
31–2145, Revision 01, dated November
following presents the comments of business or by the means identified
13, 2013, for accomplishment of the
received on the NPRM and the FAA’s in the ADDRESSES section.
installation of ECAM SGU software
response to each comment. standard W33. We have revised this Costs of Compliance
Support for the NPRM final rule accordingly.
We estimate that this AD affects 139
The Air Line Pilots Association, Conclusion airplanes of U.S. registry.
International and FedEx expressed We reviewed the relevant data, We estimate the following costs to
support for the NPRM. considered the comments received, and comply with this AD:
ESTIMATED COSTS
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Cost per Cost on U.S.
Action Labor cost Parts cost product operators
Replacement ............. Up to 4 work-hours × $85 per hour = $340 Up to $2,360 ............. Up to $2,700 ............. Up to $375,300.
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Authority for This Rulemaking Adoption of the Amendment (1) For Airbus Model A300 B4–601, B4–
603, B4–620, and B4–622 airplanes; Model
Title 49 of the United States Code Accordingly, under the authority A300 B4–605R and B4–622R airplanes; and
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue delegated to me by the Administrator, Model A300 C4–605R Variant F airplanes:
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as Airbus Service Bulletin A300–31–6113,
section 106, describes the authority of follows: Revision 03, including Appendix 01, dated
the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII: July 5, 2016; or Airbus Service Bulletin
Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS A300–31–6142, Revision 01, dated November
detail the scope of the Agency’s DIRECTIVES 21, 2013.
(2) For Airbus Model A300 F4–605R and
authority. ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 F4–622R airplanes: Airbus Service Bulletin
We are issuing this rulemaking under continues to read as follows: A300–31–6124, Revision 01, dated July 4,
the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII, 2016.
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: (3) For Airbus Model A310–203, –204,
General requirements.’’ Under that § 39.13 [Amended] –221, –222, –304, –322, –324, and –325
section, Congress charges the FAA with airplanes: Airbus Service Bulletin A310–31–
■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding 2123, Revision 01, including Appendix 01,
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in the following new airworthiness
air commerce by prescribing regulations dated July 1, 2016; or Airbus Service Bulletin
directive (AD): A310–31–2145, Revision 01, dated November
for practices, methods, and procedures
2017–20–04 Airbus: Amendment 39–19061; 13, 2013.
the Administrator finds necessary for
Docket No. FAA–2017–0515; Product (h) Parts Installation Prohibition
safety in air commerce. This regulation Identifier 2016–NM–171–AD.
is within the scope of that authority (1) As of the effective date of this AD, for
because it addresses an unsafe condition (a) Effective Date any airplane that has ECAM SGU software
that is likely to exist or develop on This AD is effective November 15, 2017. standard W32, part number 9612670332, or
products identified in this rulemaking ECAM SGU software standard W33, part
(b) Affected ADs number 9612670333, installed, no person
action.
None. may install an ECAM SGU software standard
This AD is issued in accordance with prior to W32.
authority delegated by the Executive (c) Applicability
(2) For any airplane that has an ECAM SGU
Director, Aircraft Certification Service, This AD applies to the Airbus airplanes software standard prior to W32, after
as authorized by FAA Order 8000.51C. identified in paragraphs (c)(1), (c)(2), (c)(3), modification of that airplane, no person may
In accordance with that order, issuance (c)(4), and (c)(5) of this AD, certificated in install an ECAM SGU software standard prior
of ADs is normally a function of the any category, all manufacturer serial to W32.
numbers, except those on which Airbus
Compliance and Airworthiness modification 12691 or 13665 has been (i) Credit for Previous Actions
Division, but during this transition embodied in production. This paragraph provides credit for actions
period, the Executive Director has (1) Airbus Model A300 B4–601, B4–603, required by paragraph (g) of this AD, if those
delegated the authority to issue ADs B4–620, and B4–622 airplanes. actions were performed before the effective
applicable to transport category (2) Airbus Model A300 B4–605R and B4– date of this AD using the service information
airplanes to the Director of the System 622R airplanes. specified in paragraph (i)(1), (i)(2), (i)(3),
Oversight Division. (3) Airbus Model A300 F4–605R and F4– (i)(4), or (i)(5) of this AD, as applicable.
622R airplanes. (1) Airbus Service Bulletin A300–31–6113,
Regulatory Findings (4) Airbus Model A300 C4–605R Variant F Revision 02, including Appendix 01, dated
airplanes. September 4, 2014.
We determined that this AD will not (5) Airbus Model A310–203, –204, –221, (2) Airbus Service Bulletin A300–31–6124,
have federalism implications under –222, –304, –322, –324, and –325 airplanes. Revision 00, dated October 13, 2005.
Executive Order 13132. This AD will (3) Airbus Service Bulletin A300–31–6142,
(d) Subject
not have a substantial direct effect on Revision 00, dated August 13, 2013.
the States, on the relationship between Air Transport Association (ATA) of
(4) Airbus Service Bulletin A310–31–2123,
the national government and the States, America Code 31, Instruments.
Revision 00, dated January 4, 2006.
or on the distribution of power and (e) Reason (5) Airbus Service Bulletin A310–31–2145,
responsibilities among the various This AD was prompted by reports of Revision 00, dated August 13, 2013.
levels of government. unreliable airspeed indications that were (j) Other FAA AD Provisions
For the reasons discussed above, I caused by pitot heater resistance shorted to
ground. We are issuing this AD to ensure The following provisions also apply to this
certify that this AD: AD:
proper flight crew awareness of unreliable
1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory airspeed indications. This condition, if not (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance
action’’ under Executive Order 12866; recognized by the flight crew, could possibly (AMOCs): The Manager, International
2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the result in reduced control of the airplane. Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA,
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures has the authority to approve AMOCs for this
(f) Compliance AD, if requested using the procedures found
(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979);
Comply with this AD within the in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR
3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in 39.19, send your request to your principal
compliance times specified, unless already
Alaska; and done. inspector or local Flight Standards District
4. Will not have a significant Office, as appropriate. If sending information
economic impact, positive or negative, (g) Replacement of the Electronic directly to the International Section, send it
Centralized Aircraft Monitoring (ECAM) to the attention of the person identified in
on a substantial number of small entities
Symbol Generator Unit (SGU) paragraph (k)(2) of this AD. Information may
under the criteria of the Regulatory
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Within 36 months after the effective date be emailed to: 9-ANM-116-AMOC-
Flexibility Act.
of this AD, replace the ECAM SGU with a REQUESTS@faa.gov. Before using any
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 new ECAM SGU (software standard W32 or approved AMOC, notify your appropriate
W33), in accordance with the principal inspector, or lacking a principal
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation Accomplishment Instructions of the service inspector, the manager of the local flight
safety, Incorporation by reference, information identified in paragraph (g)(1), standards district office/certificate holding
Safety. (g)(2), or (g)(3) of this AD, as applicable. district office.
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(2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For Internet http://www.bombardier.com.
requirement in this AD to obtain corrective information on the availability of this You may view this referenced service
actions from a manufacturer, the action must material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221. information at the FAA, Transport
be accomplished using a method approved (5) You may view this service information
by the Manager, International Section,
Standards Branch, 1601 Lind Avenue
that is incorporated by reference at the
Transport Standards Branch, FAA; or the National Archives and Records SW., Renton, WA. For information on
European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA); or Administration (NARA). For information on the availability of this material at the
Airbus’s EASA Design Organization the availability of this material at NARA, call FAA, call 425–227–1221. It is also
Approval (DOA). If approved by the DOA, 202–741–6030, or go to: http:// available on the Internet at http://
the approval must include the DOA- www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr- www.regulations.gov by searching for
authorized signature. locations.html. and locating Docket No. FAA–2017–
(3) Required for Compliance (RC): If any
Issued in Renton, Washington, on 0691.
service information contains procedures or
tests that are identified as RC, those September 18, 2017.
Examining the AD Docket
procedures and tests must be done to comply Dionne Palermo,
with this AD; any procedures or tests that are Acting Director, System Oversight Division, You may examine the AD docket on
not identified as RC are recommended. Those Aircraft Certification Service. the Internet at http://
procedures and tests that are not identified
[FR Doc. 2017–21369 Filed 10–10–17; 8:45 am]
www.regulations.gov by searching for
as RC may be deviated from using accepted and locating Docket No. FAA–2017–
methods in accordance with the operator’s BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
0691; or in person at the Docket
maintenance or inspection program without Management Facility between 9 a.m.
obtaining approval of an AMOC, provided
the procedures and tests identified as RC can DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
be done and the airplane can be put back in except Federal holidays. The AD docket
an airworthy condition. Any substitutions or Federal Aviation Administration contains this AD, the regulatory
changes to procedures or tests identified as evaluation, any comments received, and
RC require approval of an AMOC. 14 CFR Part 39 other information. The street address for
(k) Related Information the Docket Office (telephone 800–647–
[Docket No. FAA–2017–0691; Product
5527) is Docket Management Facility,
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Identifier 2017–NM–029–AD; Amendment
Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA AD 39–19068; AD 2017–20–11] U.S. Department of Transportation,
2016–0195, dated September 30, 2016, for Docket Operations, M–30, West
RIN 2120–AA64 Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140,
related information. This MCAI may be
found in the AD docket on the Internet at 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
http://www.regulations.gov by searching for Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier, Washington, DC 20590.
and locating Docket No. FAA–2017–0515. Inc., Airplanes
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Aziz
(2) For more information about this AD, AGENCY: Federal Aviation Ahmed, Aerospace Engineer, Airframe
contact Dan Rodina, Aerospace Engineer,
International Section, Transport Standards Administration (FAA), Department of and Mechanical Systems Section, FAA,
Branch, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Transportation (DOT). New York ACO Branch, 1600 Stewart
Renton, WA 98057–3356; telephone: 425– ACTION: Final rule. Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY
227–2125; fax: 425–227–1149. 11590; telephone 516–228–7329; fax
(3) Service information identified in this SUMMARY: We are adopting a new 516–794–5531.
AD that is not incorporated by reference is airworthiness directive (AD) for certain SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
available at the addresses specified in Bombardier, Inc., Model CL–600–1A11
paragraphs (l)(3) and (l)(4) of this AD. (CL–600), CL–600–2A12 (CL–601 Discussion
(l) Material Incorporated by Reference Variant), and CL–600–2B16 (CL–601–3A We issued a notice of proposed
(1) The Director of the Federal Register and CL–601–3R Variants) airplanes. rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
approved the incorporation by reference This AD was prompted by a report of part 39 by adding an AD that would
(IBR) of the service information listed in this laminated shims that may have been apply to certain Bombardier, Inc., Model
paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR improperly installed at a certain wing CL–600–1A11 (CL–600), CL–600–2A12
part 51. tie beam. This AD requires revising the (CL–601 Variant), and CL–600–2B16
(2) You must use this service information maintenance or inspection program to
as applicable to do the actions required by
(CL–601–3A and CL–601–3R Variants)
incorporate certification maintenance airplanes. The NPRM published in the
this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise.
requirement tasks that introduce revised Federal Register on July 17, 2017 (82 FR
(i) Airbus Service Bulletin A300–31–6113,
Revision 03, including Appendix 01, dated checks of the tie beam. We are issuing 32652) (‘‘the NPRM’’). The NPRM was
July 5, 2016. this AD to address the unsafe condition prompted by a report of laminated
(ii) Airbus Service Bulletin A300–31–6124, on these products. shims that may have been improperly
Revision 01, dated July 4, 2016. DATES: This AD is effective November installed at a certain wing tie beam. The
(iii) Airbus Service Bulletin A300–31– 15, 2017. NPRM proposed to require revising the
6142, Revision 01, dated November 21, 2013. The Director of the Federal Register
(iv) Airbus Service Bulletin A310–31–
maintenance or inspection program to
approved the incorporation by reference incorporate certification maintenance
2123, Revision 01, including Appendix 01,
dated July 1, 2016. of certain publications listed in this AD requirement tasks that introduce revised
(v) Airbus Service Bulletin A310–31–2145, as of November 15, 2017. checks of the tie beam. We are issuing
Revision 01, dated November 13, 2013. ADDRESSES: For service information this AD to detect and correct
(3) For service information identified in identified in this final rule, contact degradation of the structural integrity of
this AD, contact Airbus SAS, Airworthiness the affected tie beam, which could
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Bombardier, Inc., 400 Côte-Vertu Road
Office—EAW, 1 Rond Point Maurice West, Dorval, Québec H4S 1Y9, Canada; result in cracking of the pressure floor.
Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France;
telephone: +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax: +33 5 61
Widebody Customer Response Center Transport Canada Civil Aviation
93 44 51; email: account.airworth-eas@ North America toll-free telephone 1– (TCCA), which is the aviation authority
airbus.com; Internet: http://www.airbus.com. 866–538–1247 or direct-dial telephone for Canada, has issued Canadian
(4) You may view this service information 1–514–855–2999; fax 514–855–7401; Airworthiness Directive CF–2016–34,
at the FAA, Transport Standards Branch, email ac.yul@aero.bombardier.com; dated October 14, 2016 (referred to after
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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 15, 2017. | |
| Contact | Dan Rodina, Aerospace Engineer, International Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; telephone: 425-227-2125; fax: 425- 227-1149. | |
| FR Citation | 82 FR 47091 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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