82 FR 48904 - Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 203 (October 23, 2017)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 203 (October 23, 2017)
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[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 203 (Monday, October 23, 2017)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 48904-48906] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2017-22710] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2017-0628; Product Identifier 2016-NM-207-AD; Amendment 39-19079; AD 2017-21-08] 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 all Airbus Model A310 series airplanes. This AD was prompted by a revision of certain airworthiness limitation items (ALI) documents, which require more restrictive maintenance requirements and airworthiness limitations. This AD requires revising the maintenance or inspection program to incorporate the maintenance requirements and airworthiness limitations. We are issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products. DATES: This AD is effective November 27, 2017. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of certain publications listed in this AD as of November 27, 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- 0628. 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- 0628; 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 all Airbus Model A310 series airplanes. The NPRM published in the Federal Register on June 30, 2017 (82 FR 29789) (``the NPRM''). The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical Agent for the Member States of the European Union, has issued EASA Airworthiness Directive 2016-0217, dated November 2, 2016 (referred to after this as the Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or ``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for all Airbus Model A310 series airplanes. The MCAI states: [[Page 48905]] The airworthiness limitations for Airbus A310 aeroplanes, which are approved by EASA, are currently defined and published in the Airbus A310 Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS) document(s). These instructions have been identified as mandatory actions for continued airworthiness. Failure to accomplish these instructions could result in an unsafe condition. EASA previously issued [EASA] AD 2014-0124 (later revised) [which includes actions for Airbus A310 series airplanes; those actions are included in FAA AD 2013-13-13, Amendment 39-17501 (79 FR 48957, August 19, 2014) (``AD 2013-13-13'')], to require the actions as specified in Airbus A310 Airworthiness Limitation Item (ALI) Document at issue 08. Since EASA AD 2014-0124R1 was issued, Airbus replaced ALI Document issue 08 with A310 ALS Part 2 Revision 01 and then published the A310 ALS Part 2 Variation 1.1 and Variation 1.2, to introduce more restrictive maintenance requirements and/or airworthiness limitations. For the reason described above, this [EASA] AD retains part of the requirements of EASA AD 2014-0124R1, which will be superseded, and requires accomplishment of the actions specified in Airbus A310 ALS Part 2 Revision 01, ALS Part 2 Variation 1.1 and ALS Part 2 Variation 1.2 (hereafter collectively referred to as `the ALS' in this [EASA] AD). The remaining requirements of EASA AD 2014-0124R1 are retained in [EASA] AD 2016-0218, applicable to A300-600 aeroplanes, published at the same time as this [EASA] AD. This AD does not supersede AD 2013-13-13. Rather, we have determined that a stand-alone AD is more appropriate to address the changes in the MCAI. This AD requires revising the maintenance or inspection program to incorporate the maintenance requirements and airworthiness limitations. Accomplishment of the proposed actions would then terminate all requirements of AD 2013-13-13. 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- 0628. Comments We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing this AD. We considered the comment received. The commenter supported the NPRM. Conclusion We reviewed the relevant data, considered the comment received, and determined that air safety and the public interest require adopting this AD as proposed except for minor editorial changes. We have determined that these minor changes:Are consistent with the intent that was proposed in the NPRM for correcting the unsafe condition; and Do not add any additional burden upon the public than was already proposed in the NPRM. Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 Airbus has issued the following service information: Airbus A310 Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS), Part 2, ``Damage Tolerant Airworthiness Limitation Items (DT-ALI),'' Revision 01, dated August 7, 2015. Airbus A310 Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS), Part 2, ``Damage Tolerant Airworthiness Limitation Items (DT-ALI),'' Variation 1.1, dated January 25, 2016. Airbus A310 Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS), Part 2, ``Damage Tolerant Airworthiness Limitation Items (DT-ALI),'' Variation 1.2, dated July 22, 2016. This service information describes airworthiness limitations applicable to the DT-ALIs. These documents are distinct because they contain different tasks at different revision levels. 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 8 airplanes of U.S. registry. We estimate the following costs to comply with this AD: Estimated Costs ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cost per Cost on U.S. Action Labor cost Parts cost product operators ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Maintenance or Inspection Program 1 work-hour x $85 per None................ $85 $680 Revision. hour = $85. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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. [[Page 48906]] 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): 2017-21-08 Airbus: Amendment 39-19079; Docket No. FAA-2017-0628; Product Identifier 2016-NM-207-AD. (a) Effective Date This AD is effective November 27, 2017. (b) Affected ADs This AD affects AD 2013-13-13, Amendment 39-17501 (79 FR 48957, August 19, 2014) (``AD 2013-13-13''). (c) Applicability This AD applies to all Airbus Model A310-203, -204, -221, -222, -304, -322, -324, and -325 airplanes, certificated in any category, all manufacturer serial numbers. (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 05. (e) Reason This AD was prompted by a revision of certain airworthiness limitation items (ALI) documents, which require more restrictive maintenance requirements and airworthiness limitations. We are issuing this AD to prevent fatigue cracking, damage, or corrosion in principal structural elements, which could result in reduced structural integrity of the airplane. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Revision of Maintenance or Inspection Program Within 3 months after the effective date of this AD, revise the maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, to incorporate the information specified in paragraphs (g)(1), (g)(2), and (g)(3) of this AD. The initial compliance times for doing the tasks is at the time specified in the service information identified in paragraphs (g)(1), (g)(2), and (g)(3) of this AD, or within 3 months after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later. (1) Airbus A310 Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS), Part 2, ``Damage Tolerant Airworthiness Limitation Items (DT-ALI),'' Revision 01, dated August 7, 2015. (2) Airbus A310 Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS), Part 2, ``Damage Tolerant Airworthiness Limitation Items (DT-ALI),'' Variation 1.1, dated January 25, 2016. (3) Airbus A310 Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS), Part 2, ``Damage Tolerant Airworthiness Limitation Items (DT-ALI),'' Variation 1.2, dated July 22, 2016. (h) No Alternative Actions or Intervals After the maintenance or inspection program has been revised as required by paragraph (g) of this AD, no alternative actions (e.g., inspections) or intervals may be used unless the actions and/or intervals are approved as an alternative method of compliance (AMOC) in accordance with the procedures specified in paragraph (j)(1) of this AD. (i) Terminating Action for AD 2013-13-13 Accomplishing the actions required by this AD terminates all requirements of AD 2013-13-13 for that airplane only. (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. (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. (k) Related Information (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA AD 2016-0217, dated November 2, 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-2017-0628. (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. (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 A310 Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS), Part 2, ``Damage Tolerant Airworthiness Limitation Items (DT-ALI),'' Revision 01, dated August 7, 2015. (ii) Airbus A310 Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS), Part 2, ``Damage Tolerant Airworthiness Limitation Items (DT-ALI),'' Variation 1.1, dated January 25, 2016. (iii) Airbus A310 Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS), Part 2, ``Damage Tolerant Airworthiness Limitation Items (DT-ALI),'' Variation 1.2, dated July 22, 2016. (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 October 11, 2017. Jeffrey E. Duven, Director, System Oversight Division, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2017-22710 Filed 10-20-17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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Executive Order 13132 § 126.103 What definitions are important of certain publications listed in this AD
in the HUBZone program? as of November 27, 2017.
For the purposes of Executive Order
13132, SBA has determined that this * * * * * ADDRESSES: For service information
direct final rule will not have Qualified census tract has the identified in this final rule, contact
substantial, direct effects on the States, meaning given that term in section Airbus SAS, Airworthiness Office—
on the relationship between the national 42(d)(5)(B)(ii) of the Internal Revenue EAW, 1 Rond Point Maurice Bellonte,
government and the States, or on the Code of 1986. However, for any 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone
distribution of power and metropolitan statistical area in the +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61 93 44
responsibilities among the various Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the term 51; email account.airworth-eas@
levels of government. Therefore, for the ‘‘qualified census tract’’ has the airbus.com; Internet http://
purpose of Executive Order 13132, meaning given that term in section www.airbus.com. You may view this
Federalism, SBA has determined that 42(d)(5)(B)(ii) of the Internal Revenue referenced service information at the
this direct final rule has no federalism Code of 1986 as applied without regard FAA, Transport Standards Branch, 1601
implications warranting preparation of a to subclause (II) of such section, except Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For
federalism assessment. that this clause shall apply only until information on the availability of this
December 22, 2027, or the date on material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221.
Executive Order 13771 which the Financial Oversight and It is also available on the Internet at
This final rule is not an E.O. 13771 Management Board for the http://www.regulations.gov by searching
regulatory action because it is not Commonwealth of Puerto Rico created for and locating Docket No. FAA–2017–
significant under E.O. 12866. by the Puerto Rico Oversight, 0628.
Management, and Economic Stability
Paperwork Reduction Act, 44 U.S.C., Examining the AD Docket
Ch. 35 Act ceases to exist, whichever event
occurs first. You may examine the AD docket on
SBA has determined that this direct * * * * * the Internet at http://
final rule does not impose additional www.regulations.gov by searching for
reporting or recordkeeping requirements Dated: October 10, 2017.
and locating Docket No. FAA–2017–
under the Paperwork Reduction Act, 44 Linda E. McMahon,
0628; or in person at the Docket
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[FR Doc. 2017–22935 Filed 10–20–17; 8:45 am] and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
Regulatory Flexibility Act, 5 U.S.C. 601–
612 BILLING CODE 8025–01–P except Federal holidays. The AD docket
contains this AD, the regulatory
The Regulatory Flexibility Act (RFA),
evaluation, any comments received, and
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agencies to consider the effect of their
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actions on small entities, small non- Federal Aviation Administration 5527) is Docket Management Facility,
profit enterprises, and small local
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governments. Pursuant to the RFA, 14 CFR Part 39 Docket Operations, M–30, West
when an agency issues a rulemaking,
[Docket No. FAA–2017–0628; Product Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140,
the agency must prepare a regulatory
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impact of the rule on small entities.
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preparing an analysis, if the rulemaking Airworthiness Directives; Airbus International Section, Transport
is not expected to have a significant Airplanes Standards Branch, FAA, 1601 Lind
economic impact on a substantial Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356;
number of small entities. Within the AGENCY: Federal Aviation telephone 425–227–2125; fax 425–227–
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Discussion
substantial number of small entities.
SUMMARY: We are adopting a new We issued a notice of proposed
List of Subjects in 13 CFR Part 126 airworthiness directive (AD) for all rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
Administrative practice and Airbus Model A310 series airplanes. part 39 by adding an AD that would
procedure, Government procurement, This AD was prompted by a revision of apply to all Airbus Model A310 series
Small businesses. certain airworthiness limitation items airplanes. The NPRM published in the
Accordingly, for the reasons stated in (ALI) documents, which require more Federal Register on June 30, 2017 (82
the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION, SBA restrictive maintenance requirements FR 29789) (‘‘the NPRM’’).
amends 13 CFR part 126 as follows: and airworthiness limitations. This AD The European Aviation Safety Agency
requires revising the maintenance or (EASA), which is the Technical Agent
PART 126—HUBZONE PROGRAM inspection program to incorporate the for the Member States of the European
maintenance requirements and Union, has issued EASA Airworthiness
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■ 1. The authority for part 126 is revised airworthiness limitations. We are Directive 2016–0217, dated November 2,
to read as follows: issuing this AD to address the unsafe 2016 (referred to after this as the
Authority: 15 U.S.C. 632(a), 632(j), 632(p), condition on these products. Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness
644 and 657a. DATES: This AD is effective November Information, or ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct
■ 2. Amend § 126.103 by revising the 27, 2017. an unsafe condition for all Airbus
definition of ‘‘Qualified census tract’’, to The Director of the Federal Register Model A310 series airplanes. The MCAI
read as follows: approved the incorporation by reference states:
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The airworthiness limitations for Airbus This AD does not supersede AD Related Service Information Under 1
A310 aeroplanes, which are approved by 2013–13–13. Rather, we have CFR Part 51
EASA, are currently defined and published determined that a stand-alone AD is
in the Airbus A310 Airworthiness more appropriate to address the changes Airbus has issued the following
Limitations Section (ALS) document(s). in the MCAI. This AD requires revising service information:
These instructions have been identified as the maintenance or inspection program • Airbus A310 Airworthiness
mandatory actions for continued Limitations Section (ALS), Part 2,
to incorporate the maintenance
airworthiness. ‘‘Damage Tolerant Airworthiness
Failure to accomplish these instructions
requirements and airworthiness
limitations. Accomplishment of the Limitation Items (DT–ALI),’’ Revision
could result in an unsafe condition. 01, dated August 7, 2015.
EASA previously issued [EASA] AD 2014– proposed actions would then terminate
0124 (later revised) [which includes actions all requirements of AD 2013–13–13. • Airbus A310 Airworthiness
for Airbus A310 series airplanes; those You may examine the MCAI in the Limitations Section (ALS), Part 2,
actions are included in FAA AD 2013–13–13, AD docket on the Internet at http:// ‘‘Damage Tolerant Airworthiness
Amendment 39–17501 (79 FR 48957, August www.regulations.gov by searching for Limitation Items (DT–ALI),’’ Variation
19, 2014) (‘‘AD 2013–13–13’’)], to require the and locating Docket No. FAA–2017– 1.1, dated January 25, 2016.
actions as specified in Airbus A310 0628. • Airbus A310 Airworthiness
Airworthiness Limitation Item (ALI) Limitations Section (ALS), Part 2,
Document at issue 08. Comments
‘‘Damage Tolerant Airworthiness
Since EASA AD 2014–0124R1 was issued, We gave the public the opportunity to Limitation Items (DT–ALI),’’ Variation
Airbus replaced ALI Document issue 08 with participate in developing this AD. We 1.2, dated July 22, 2016.
A310 ALS Part 2 Revision 01 and then considered the comment received. The
published the A310 ALS Part 2 Variation 1.1 This service information describes
commenter supported the NPRM.
and Variation 1.2, to introduce more airworthiness limitations applicable to
restrictive maintenance requirements and/or Conclusion the DT–ALIs. These documents are
airworthiness limitations. We reviewed the relevant data, distinct because they contain different
For the reason described above, this considered the comment received, and tasks at different revision levels. This
[EASA] AD retains part of the requirements determined that air safety and the service information is reasonably
of EASA AD 2014–0124R1, which will be public interest require adopting this AD available because the interested parties
superseded, and requires accomplishment of have access to it through their normal
as proposed except for minor editorial
the actions specified in Airbus A310 ALS course of business or by the means
Part 2 Revision 01, ALS Part 2 Variation 1.1
changes. We have determined that these
minor changes: identified in the ADDRESSES section.
and ALS Part 2 Variation 1.2 (hereafter
collectively referred to as ‘the ALS’ in this • Are consistent with the intent that Costs of Compliance
[EASA] AD). The remaining requirements of was proposed in the NPRM for
EASA AD 2014–0124R1 are retained in correcting the unsafe condition; and We estimate that this AD affects 8
[EASA] AD 2016–0218, applicable to A300– • Do not add any additional burden airplanes of U.S. registry.
600 aeroplanes, published at the same time upon the public than was already We estimate the following costs to
as this [EASA] AD. proposed in the NPRM. comply with this AD:
ESTIMATED COSTS
Cost per Cost on U.S.
Action Labor cost Parts cost product operators
Maintenance or Inspection Program Revision .. 1 work-hour × $85 per hour = $85 ................... None .......... $85 $680
Authority for This Rulemaking products identified in this rulemaking or on the distribution of power and
action. responsibilities among the various
Title 49 of the United States Code levels of government.
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue This AD is issued in accordance with
authority delegated by the Executive For the reasons discussed above, I
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I,
Director, Aircraft Certification Service, certify that this AD:
section 106, describes the authority of
as authorized by FAA Order 8000.51C. 1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory
the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII:
In accordance with that order, issuance action’’ under Executive Order 12866;
Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more of ADs is normally a function of the
detail the scope of the Agency’s 2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the
Compliance and Airworthiness
authority. DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures
Division, but during this transition
We are issuing this rulemaking under (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979);
period, the Executive Director has
the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII, delegated the authority to issue ADs 3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: applicable to transport category Alaska; and
General requirements.’’ Under that airplanes to the Director of the System 4. Will not have a significant
section, Congress charges the FAA with Oversight Division. economic impact, positive or negative,
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in on a substantial number of small entities
Regulatory Findings
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air commerce by prescribing regulations under the criteria of the Regulatory
for practices, methods, and procedures We determined that this AD will not Flexibility Act.
the Administrator finds necessary for have federalism implications under List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
safety in air commerce. This regulation Executive Order 13132. This AD will
is within the scope of that authority not have a substantial direct effect on Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
because it addresses an unsafe condition the States, on the relationship between safety, Incorporation by reference,
that is likely to exist or develop on the national government and the States, Safety.
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Adoption of the Amendment Airworthiness Limitation Items (DT–ALI),’’ paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR
Variation 1.1, dated January 25, 2016. part 51.
Accordingly, under the authority (3) Airbus A310 Airworthiness Limitations (2) You must use this service information
delegated to me by the Administrator, Section (ALS), Part 2, ‘‘Damage Tolerant as applicable to do the actions required by
the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as Airworthiness Limitation Items (DT–ALI),’’ this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise.
follows: Variation 1.2, dated July 22, 2016. (i) Airbus A310 Airworthiness Limitations
Section (ALS), Part 2, ‘‘Damage Tolerant
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS (h) No Alternative Actions or Intervals Airworthiness Limitation Items (DT–ALI),’’
DIRECTIVES After the maintenance or inspection Revision 01, dated August 7, 2015.
program has been revised as required by (ii) Airbus A310 Airworthiness Limitations
■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 paragraph (g) of this AD, no alternative Section (ALS), Part 2, ‘‘Damage Tolerant
continues to read as follows: actions (e.g., inspections) or intervals may be Airworthiness Limitation Items (DT–ALI),’’
used unless the actions and/or intervals are Variation 1.1, dated January 25, 2016.
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. approved as an alternative method of (iii) Airbus A310 Airworthiness
§ 39.13 [Amended] compliance (AMOC) in accordance with the Limitations Section (ALS), Part 2, ‘‘Damage
procedures specified in paragraph (j)(1) of Tolerant Airworthiness Limitation Items
■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding this AD. (DT–ALI),’’ Variation 1.2, dated July 22,
the following new airworthiness 2016.
(i) Terminating Action for AD 2013–13–13 (3) For service information identified in
directive (AD):
Accomplishing the actions required by this this AD, contact Airbus SAS, Airworthiness
2017–21–08 Airbus: Amendment 39–19079; AD terminates all requirements of AD 2013– Office—EAW, 1 Rond Point Maurice
Docket No. FAA–2017–0628; Product 13–13 for that airplane only. Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France;
Identifier 2016–NM–207–AD. telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61
(j) Other FAA AD Provisions 93 44 51; email account.airworth-eas@
(a) Effective Date
The following provisions also apply to this airbus.com; Internet http://www.airbus.com.
This AD is effective November 27, 2017.
AD: (4) You may view this service information
(b) Affected ADs (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance at the FAA, Transport Standards Branch,
This AD affects AD 2013–13–13, (AMOCs): The Manager, International 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For
Amendment 39–17501 (79 FR 48957, August Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA, information on the availability of this
19, 2014) (‘‘AD 2013–13–13’’). has the authority to approve AMOCs for this material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221.
AD, if requested using the procedures found (5) You may view this service information
(c) Applicability in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR that is incorporated by reference at the
This AD applies to all Airbus Model A310– 39.19, send your request to your principal National Archives and Records
203, –204, –221, –222, –304, –322, –324, and inspector or local Flight Standards District Administration (NARA). For information on
–325 airplanes, certificated in any category, Office, as appropriate. If sending information the availability of this material at NARA, call
all manufacturer serial numbers. directly to the International Section, send it 202–741–6030, or go to: http://
to the attention of the person identified in www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-
(d) Subject paragraph (k)(2) of this AD. Information may locations.html.
Air Transport Association (ATA) of be emailed to: 9-ANM-116-AMOC-
Issued in Renton, Washington, on October
America Code 05. REQUESTS@faa.gov. Before using any
11, 2017.
approved AMOC, notify your appropriate
(e) Reason principal inspector, or lacking a principal Jeffrey E. Duven,
This AD was prompted by a revision of inspector, the manager of the local flight Director, System Oversight Division, Aircraft
certain airworthiness limitation items (ALI) standards district office/certificate holding Certification Service.
documents, which require more restrictive district office. [FR Doc. 2017–22710 Filed 10–20–17; 8:45 am]
maintenance requirements and airworthiness (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
limitations. We are issuing this AD to prevent requirement in this AD to obtain corrective
fatigue cracking, damage, or corrosion in actions from a manufacturer, the action must
principal structural elements, which could be accomplished using a method approved
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
result in reduced structural integrity of the by the Manager, International Section,
airplane. Transport Standards Branch, FAA; or the
Federal Aviation Administration
European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA); or
(f) Compliance Airbus’s EASA Design Organization
Comply with this AD within the Approval (DOA). If approved by the DOA, 14 CFR Part 39
compliance times specified, unless already the approval must include the DOA- [Docket No. FAA–2017–0497; Product
done. authorized signature. Identifier 2016–NM–209–AD; Amendment
(g) Revision of Maintenance or Inspection (k) Related Information 39–19078; AD 2017–21–07]
Program (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing RIN 2120–AA64
Within 3 months after the effective date of Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA AD
this AD, revise the maintenance or inspection 2016–0217, dated November 2, 2016, for Airworthiness Directives; Airbus
program, as applicable, to incorporate the related information. This MCAI may be Airplanes
information specified in paragraphs (g)(1), found in the AD docket on the Internet at
(g)(2), and (g)(3) of this AD. The initial http://www.regulations.gov by searching for AGENCY: Federal Aviation
compliance times for doing the tasks is at the and locating Docket No. FAA–2017–0628. Administration (FAA), Department of
time specified in the service information (2) For more information about this AD, Transportation (DOT).
identified in paragraphs (g)(1), (g)(2), and contact Dan Rodina, Aerospace Engineer, ACTION: Final rule.
(g)(3) of this AD, or within 3 months after the International Section, Transport Standards
jstallworth on DSKBBY8HB2PROD with RULES
effective date of this AD, whichever occurs Branch, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., SUMMARY: We are adopting a new
later. Renton, WA 98057–3356; telephone 425– airworthiness directive (AD) for all
(1) Airbus A310 Airworthiness Limitations 227–2125; fax 425–227–1149.
Section (ALS), Part 2, ‘‘Damage Tolerant
Airbus Model A300 series airplanes.
Airworthiness Limitation Items (DT–ALI),’’ (l) Material Incorporated by Reference This AD was prompted by a report of
Revision 01, dated August 7, 2015. (1) The Director of the Federal Register reduction of the de-icing performance of
(2) Airbus A310 Airworthiness Limitations approved the incorporation by reference the pitot probe over time that could
Section (ALS), Part 2, ‘‘Damage Tolerant (IBR) of the service information listed in this remain hidden to the flight crew. This
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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 27, 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 48904 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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