82_FR_49113 82 FR 48910 - Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes

82 FR 48910 - Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 203 (October 23, 2017)

Page Range48910-48912
FR Document2017-22563

We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Airbus Model A300 B4-600, B4-600R, and F4-600R series airplanes, and Model A300 C4-605R Variant F airplanes (collectively called Model A300- 600 series airplanes); and Model A310 series airplanes. This AD was prompted by a report of cracking in the door sill area of the aft cargo door. This AD requires repetitive inspections of the aft cargo door lower torsion box area, and corrective actions if necessary. We are issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2017-0480; Product Identifier 2016-NM-204-AD; Amendment 
39-19073; AD 2017-21-02]
RIN 2120-AA64


Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes

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

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain 
Airbus Model A300 B4-600, B4-600R, and F4-600R series airplanes, and 
Model A300 C4-605R Variant F airplanes (collectively called Model A300-
600 series airplanes); and Model A310 series airplanes. This AD was 
prompted by a report of cracking in the door sill area of the aft cargo 
door. This AD requires repetitive inspections of the aft cargo door 
lower torsion box area, and corrective actions if necessary. 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-
0480.

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-
0480; 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, and 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 May 22, 2017 (82 FR 23166) (``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 2016-0241, dated December 6, 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, and Model A300 C4-
605R Variant F airplanes (collectively called Model A300-600 series 
airplanes); and Model A310 series airplanes. The MCAI states:

    Cracks were found on in-service aeroplane post mod 5438 in the 
door sill area, from frame (FR) 60 to FR63, including the sill beam 
flag, lock fitting, door sill web and torsion door panel. Two 
previous cases with less crack extent were also reported.
    This condition, if not detected and corrected, could lead to 
reduced structural integrity of the aeroplane.
    To address this unsafe condition, Airbus published Inspection 
Service Bulletin (SB) A310-53-2139 and SB A300-53-6179 to provide 
inspection instructions for the affected areas. Airbus published 
also Airbus SB A310-53-2141 and SB A300-53-6181 to provide 
modification instructions.
    Further analysis showed that aeroplanes pre-mod 5438, for which 
one or several lock fittings have been replaced by post mod 10319 
lock fittings, could also be affected. Airbus published SB A310-53-
2143 and SB A300-53-6185 to provide inspection instructions.
    For the reason described above, this [EASA] AD requires 
repetitive Special Detailed Inspections (SDI) of the aft cargo door 
lower torsion box area and, depending on findings, accomplishment of 
applicable corrective action(s).

    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-
0480.

Comment

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

Request To Clarify Terminating Action

    United Parcel Service (UPS) requested that the terminating action 
specified in paragraph (i) of the proposed AD be clarified to specify 
that the repair of a damaged fitting is terminating action for the 
repetitive inspections specified in paragraph (g) of the proposed AD 
for the repaired fitting location only. The commenter stated that this 
clarification would mitigate premature termination of repetitive 
inspections of the aft cargo door lower torsion box area.
    We agree with the commenter's request for the reasons provided by 
the commenter. We have revised paragraph (i) of this AD to specify that 
repair of a lock fitting as required by paragraph (h) of this AD 
constitutes terminating action for the repetitive inspections required 
by paragraph (g) of this AD for the repaired fitting location only.

Conclusion

    We reviewed the relevant data, considered the comment 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:

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     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

    We reviewed Airbus Service Bulletin A300-53-6185, dated February 
11, 2016; and Service Bulletin A310-53-2143, dated February 11, 2016; 
which describe, among other actions, repetitive inspections of the aft 
cargo door sill area for cracking. These documents are distinct since 
they apply to different airplane models. 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 18 airplanes of U.S. registry.
    We estimate the following costs to comply with this AD:

                                                 Estimated Costs
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                                                                                                Cost on U.S.
           Action                  Labor cost         Parts cost       Cost per product          operators
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Inspection.................  12 work-hours x $85                $0  $1,020 per inspection  $18,360 per
                              per hour = $1,020                      cycle.                 inspection cycle.
                              per inspection cycle.
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    We have received no definitive data that will enable us to provide 
a cost estimate for the on-condition corrective actions specified in 
this AD.

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

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1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows:

    Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.


Sec.  39.13   [Amended]

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2. The FAA amends Sec.  39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness 
directive (AD):

2017-21-02 Airbus: Amendment 39-19073; Docket No. FAA-2017-0480; 
Product Identifier 2016-NM-204-AD.

(a) Effective Date

    This AD is effective November 27, 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; except those on which Airbus Modification 5438 was 
embodied in production.
    (1) Model A300 B4-601, B4-603, B4-620, and B4-622 airplanes.
    (2) Model A300 B4-605R and B4-622R airplanes.
    (3) Model A300 F4-605R and F4-622R airplanes.
    (4) Model A300 C4-605R Variant F airplanes.
    (5) Model A310-203, -204, -221, -222, -304, -322, -324, and -325 
airplanes.

(d) Subject

    Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 53, Fuselage.

(e) Reason

    This AD was prompted by a report of cracking in the door sill 
area of the aft cargo door. We are issuing this AD to detect and 
correct cracking of the door sill area of the aft cargo; such 
cracking could adversely affect the structural integrity of the 
airplane.

(f) Compliance

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

(g) Repetitive Inspections

    Within the applicable compliance time specified in table 1 to 
paragraph (g) of this AD: Do a high frequency eddy current (HFEC) 
inspection for cracking of the door sill area (including the sill 
beam flag, lock fitting, door sill web, and torsion door panel) of 
the aft cargo door lower torsion box area, in accordance with the 
Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A300-53-6185, 
dated February 11, 2016; or Service Bulletin A310-53-2143, dated 
February 11, 2016; as applicable. Repeat the HFEC inspection 
thereafter at intervals not to exceed 15,100 flight cycles.

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         Table 1 to Paragraph (g) of This AD--Initial Inspection
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           Airplane configuration                  Compliance time
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Repaired (date known), post-Airbus           Before exceeding 25,800
 Modification 10319 lock fittings installed   flight cycles since the
 using Airbus Structural Repair Manual        lock fitting replacement.
 (SRM) Task 51-72-00.
Repaired (no record, date unknown), post-    Before exceeding 25,800
 Airbus Modification 10319 lock fittings      flight cycles from
 installed using Airbus SRM Task 51-72-00.    November 1, 1996.
Non-repaired airplane, or airplane repaired  No inspection required.
 with pre-Airbus Modification 10319 lock
 fittings using Airbus SRM Task 51-72-00.
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(h) Corrective Action

    If any crack is found during any inspection required by 
paragraph (g) of this AD: Before further flight, repair in 
accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Service 
Bulletin A300-53-6185, dated February 11, 2016; or Service Bulletin 
A310-53-2143, dated February 11, 2016; as applicable; except, where 
Airbus Service Bulletin A300-53-6185, dated February 11, 2016; or 
Service Bulletin A310-53-2143, dated February 11, 2016; specifies to 
contact Airbus for appropriate action, and specifies that action as 
``RC'' (Required for Compliance), before further flight, accomplish 
corrective actions in accordance with the procedures specified in 
paragraph (j)(2) of this AD.

(i) Terminating Action

    Repair of a lock fitting as required by paragraph (h) of this AD 
constitutes terminating action for the repetitive inspections 
required by paragraph (g) of this AD for the repaired fitting 
location only. All other post-Airbus Modification 10319 installed 
fittings are to be inspected as required by paragraph (g) of this 
AD.

(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 manager of 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.
    (3) Required for Compliance (RC): Except as required by 
paragraph (h) of this AD: 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 2016-0241, dated December 6, 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-2017-0480.
    (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 Service Bulletin A300-53-6185, dated February 11, 
2016.
    (ii) Airbus Service Bulletin A310-53-2143, dated February 11, 
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.
Dionne Palermo,
Acting Director, System Oversight Division, Aircraft Certification 
Service.
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48910 Federal Register / Vol. 82, No. 203 / Monday, October 23, 2017 / Rules and Regulations information on the availability of this Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For torsion door panel. Two previous cases with material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221. information on the availability of this less crack extent were also reported. (5) You may view this service information material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221. This condition, if not detected and that is incorporated by reference at the It is also available on the Internet at corrected, could lead to reduced structural National Archives and Records integrity of the aeroplane. Administration (NARA). For information on http://www.regulations.gov by searching To address this unsafe condition, Airbus the availability of this material at NARA, call for and locating Docket No. FAA–2017– published Inspection Service Bulletin (SB) 202–741–6030, or go to: http:// 0480. A310–53–2139 and SB A300–53–6179 to www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr- Examining the AD Docket provide inspection instructions for the locations.html. affected areas. Airbus published also Airbus Issued in Renton, Washington, on October You may examine the AD docket on SB A310–53–2141 and SB A300–53–6181 to the Internet at http:// provide modification instructions. 10, 2017. www.regulations.gov by searching for Further analysis showed that aeroplanes Jeffrey E. Duven, pre-mod 5438, for which one or several lock and locating Docket No. FAA–2017– Director, System Oversight Division, Aircraft fittings have been replaced by post mod Certification Service. 0480; or in person at the Docket 10319 lock fittings, could also be affected. Management Facility between 9 a.m. Airbus published SB A310–53–2143 and SB [FR Doc. 2017–22709 Filed 10–20–17; 8:45 am] and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, A300–53–6185 to provide inspection BILLING CODE 4910–13–P except Federal holidays. The AD docket instructions. contains this AD, the regulatory For the reason described above, this DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION evaluation, any comments received, and [EASA] AD requires repetitive Special other information. The street address for Detailed Inspections (SDI) of the aft cargo the Docket Office (telephone 800–647– door lower torsion box area and, depending Federal Aviation Administration 5527) is Docket Management Facility, on findings, accomplishment of applicable U.S. Department of Transportation, corrective action(s). 14 CFR Part 39 Docket Operations, M–30, West You may examine the MCAI in the [Docket No. FAA–2017–0480; Product Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140, Identifier 2016–NM–204–AD; Amendment AD docket on the Internet at http:// 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., www.regulations.gov by searching for 39–19073; AD 2017–21–02] Washington, DC 20590. and locating Docket No. FAA–2017– RIN 2120–AA64 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dan 0480. Rodina, Aerospace Engineer, Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Comment International Section, Transport Airplanes Standards Branch, FAA, 1601 Lind We gave the public the opportunity to AGENCY: Federal Aviation Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356; participate in developing this AD. The Administration (FAA), Department of telephone 425–227–2125; fax 425–227– following presents the comment Transportation (DOT). 1149. received on the NPRM and the FAA’s ACTION: Final rule. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: response to that comment. SUMMARY: We are adopting a new Discussion Request To Clarify Terminating Action airworthiness directive (AD) for certain We issued a notice of proposed Airbus Model A300 B4–600, B4–600R, United Parcel Service (UPS) requested rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR and F4–600R series airplanes, and that the terminating action specified in part 39 by adding an AD that would Model A300 C4–605R Variant F paragraph (i) of the proposed AD be apply to certain Airbus Model A300 B4– airplanes (collectively called Model clarified to specify that the repair of a 600, B4–600R, and F4–600R series A300–600 series airplanes); and Model damaged fitting is terminating action for airplanes, and Model A300 C4–605R A310 series airplanes. This AD was the repetitive inspections specified in Variant F airplanes (collectively called prompted by a report of cracking in the paragraph (g) of the proposed AD for the Model A300–600 series airplanes); and door sill area of the aft cargo door. This repaired fitting location only. The Model A310 series airplanes. The NPRM AD requires repetitive inspections of the commenter stated that this clarification published in the Federal Register on aft cargo door lower torsion box area, would mitigate premature termination May 22, 2017 (82 FR 23166) (‘‘the and corrective actions if necessary. We of repetitive inspections of the aft cargo NPRM’’). are issuing this AD to address the unsafe door lower torsion box area. The European Aviation Safety Agency condition on these products. (EASA), which is the Technical Agent We agree with the commenter’s DATES: This AD is effective November for the Member States of the European request for the reasons provided by the 27, 2017. Union, has issued EASA Airworthiness commenter. We have revised paragraph The Director of the Federal Register Directive 2016–0241, dated December 6, (i) of this AD to specify that repair of a approved the incorporation by reference 2016 (referred to after this as the lock fitting as required by paragraph (h) of certain publications listed in this AD Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness of this AD constitutes terminating action as of November 27, 2017. Information, or ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct for the repetitive inspections required ADDRESSES: For service information an unsafe condition for certain Airbus by paragraph (g) of this AD for the identified in this final rule, contact Model A300 B4–600, B4–600R, and F4– repaired fitting location only. Airbus SAS, Airworthiness Office— 600R series airplanes, and Model A300 Conclusion EAW, 1 Rond Point Maurice Bellonte, C4–605R Variant F airplanes jstallworth on DSKBBY8HB2PROD with RULES 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone (collectively called Model A300–600 We reviewed the relevant data, +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61 93 44 series airplanes); and Model A310 series considered the comment received, and 51; email account.airworth-eas@ airplanes. The MCAI states: determined that air safety and the airbus.com; Internet http:// Cracks were found on in-service aeroplane public interest require adopting this AD www.airbus.com. You may view this post mod 5438 in the door sill area, from with the change described previously referenced service information at the frame (FR) 60 to FR63, including the sill and minor editorial changes. 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Federal Register / Vol. 82, No. 203 / Monday, October 23, 2017 / Rules and Regulations 48911 • Are consistent with the intent that Related Service Information Under 1 information is reasonably available was proposed in the NPRM for CFR Part 51 because the interested parties have correcting the unsafe condition; and We reviewed Airbus Service Bulletin access to it through their normal course • Do not add any additional burden A300–53–6185, dated February 11, of business or by the means identified upon the public than was already 2016; and Service Bulletin A310–53– in the ADDRESSES section. proposed in the NPRM. 2143, dated February 11, 2016; which Costs of Compliance describe, among other actions, repetitive We also determined that these We estimate that this AD affects 18 inspections of the aft cargo door sill area changes will not increase the economic airplanes of U.S. registry. for cracking. These documents are burden on any operator or increase the distinct since they apply to different We estimate the following costs to scope of this AD. airplane models. This service comply with this AD: ESTIMATED COSTS Action Labor cost Parts cost Cost per product Cost on U.S. operators Inspection ......... 12 work-hours × $85 per hour = $0 $1,020 per inspection cycle .......... $18,360 per inspection cycle. $1,020 per inspection cycle. We have received no definitive data the States, on the relationship between (b) Affected ADs that will enable us to provide a cost the national government and the States, None. estimate for the on-condition corrective or on the distribution of power and (c) Applicability actions specified in this AD. responsibilities among the various levels of government. This AD applies to the Airbus airplanes Authority for This Rulemaking identified in paragraphs (c)(1), (c)(2), (c)(3), For the reasons discussed above, I Title 49 of the United States Code (c)(4), and (c)(5) of this AD; certificated in certify that this AD: any category; except those on which Airbus specifies the FAA’s authority to issue 1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory Modification 5438 was embodied in rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, action’’ under Executive Order 12866; production. section 106, describes the authority of 2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the (1) Model A300 B4–601, B4–603, B4–620, the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII: DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures and B4–622 airplanes. Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); (2) Model A300 B4–605R and B4–622R detail the scope of the Agency’s 3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in airplanes. authority. Alaska; and (3) Model A300 F4–605R and F4–622R We are issuing this rulemaking under airplanes. 4. Will not have a significant the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII, (4) Model A300 C4–605R Variant F economic impact, positive or negative, airplanes. Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: on a substantial number of small entities (5) Model A310–203, –204, –221, –222, General requirements.’’ Under that under the criteria of the Regulatory –304, –322, –324, and –325 airplanes. section, Congress charges the FAA with Flexibility Act. promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in (d) Subject air commerce by prescribing regulations List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 Air Transport Association (ATA) of for practices, methods, and procedures Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation America Code 53, Fuselage. the Administrator finds necessary for safety, Incorporation by reference, (e) Reason safety in air commerce. This regulation Safety. This AD was prompted by a report of is within the scope of that authority Adoption of the Amendment cracking in the door sill area of the aft cargo because it addresses an unsafe condition door. We are issuing this AD to detect and that is likely to exist or develop on Accordingly, under the authority correct cracking of the door sill area of the products identified in this rulemaking delegated to me by the Administrator, aft cargo; such cracking could adversely action. the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as affect the structural integrity of the airplane. This AD is issued in accordance with follows: (f) Compliance authority delegated by the Executive Director, Aircraft Certification Service, PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS Comply with this AD within the as authorized by FAA Order 8000.51C. DIRECTIVES compliance times specified, unless already done. In accordance with that order, issuance of ADs is normally a function of the ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 (g) Repetitive Inspections Compliance and Airworthiness continues to read as follows: Within the applicable compliance time Division, but during this transition Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. specified in table 1 to paragraph (g) of this period, the Executive Director has AD: Do a high frequency eddy current delegated the authority to issue ADs § 39.13 [Amended] (HFEC) inspection for cracking of the door applicable to transport category sill area (including the sill beam flag, lock ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding airplanes to the Director of the System fitting, door sill web, and torsion door panel) the following new airworthiness of the aft cargo door lower torsion box area, Oversight Division. jstallworth on DSKBBY8HB2PROD with RULES directive (AD): in accordance with the Accomplishment Regulatory Findings 2017–21–02 Airbus: Amendment 39–19073; Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A300– Docket No. FAA–2017–0480; Product 53–6185, dated February 11, 2016; or Service We determined that this AD will not Identifier 2016–NM–204–AD. Bulletin A310–53–2143, dated February 11, have federalism implications under 2016; as applicable. Repeat the HFEC Executive Order 13132. This AD will (a) Effective Date inspection thereafter at intervals not to not have a substantial direct effect on This AD is effective November 27, 2017. exceed 15,100 flight cycles. VerDate Sep<11>2014 14:55 Oct 20, 2017 Jkt 244001 PO 00000 Frm 00009 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 E:\FR\FM\23OCR1.SGM 23OCR1

48912 Federal Register / Vol. 82, No. 203 / Monday, October 23, 2017 / Rules and Regulations TABLE 1 TO PARAGRAPH (g) OF THIS AD—INITIAL INSPECTION Airplane configuration Compliance time Repaired (date known), post-Airbus Modification 10319 lock fittings installed using Airbus Struc- Before exceeding 25,800 flight cycles since the tural Repair Manual (SRM) Task 51–72–00. lock fitting replacement. Repaired (no record, date unknown), post-Airbus Modification 10319 lock fittings installed using Before exceeding 25,800 flight cycles from No- Airbus SRM Task 51–72–00. vember 1, 1996. Non-repaired airplane, or airplane repaired with pre-Airbus Modification 10319 lock fittings No inspection required. using Airbus SRM Task 51–72–00. (h) Corrective Action any service information contains procedures Issued in Renton, Washington, on October If any crack is found during any inspection or tests that are identified as RC, those 11, 2017. required by paragraph (g) of this AD: Before procedures and tests must be done to comply Dionne Palermo, further flight, repair in accordance with the with this AD; any procedures or tests that are Acting Director, System Oversight Division, Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus not identified as RC are recommended. Those Aircraft Certification Service. Service Bulletin A300–53–6185, dated procedures and tests that are not identified as RC may be deviated from using accepted [FR Doc. 2017–22563 Filed 10–20–17; 8:45 am] February 11, 2016; or Service Bulletin A310– 53–2143, dated February 11, 2016; as methods in accordance with the operator’s BILLING CODE 4910–13–P applicable; except, where Airbus Service maintenance or inspection program without Bulletin A300–53–6185, dated February 11, obtaining approval of an AMOC, provided 2016; or Service Bulletin A310–53–2143, the procedures and tests identified as RC can DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION dated February 11, 2016; specifies to contact be done and the airplane can be put back in Airbus for appropriate action, and specifies an airworthy condition. Any substitutions or Federal Aviation Administration that action as ‘‘RC’’ (Required for changes to procedures or tests identified as Compliance), before further flight, RC require approval of an AMOC. 14 CFR Part 39 accomplish corrective actions in accordance (k) Related Information with the procedures specified in paragraph [Docket No. FAA–2016–9500; Product (j)(2) of this AD. (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Identifier 2016–NM–140–AD; Amendment Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA AD 39–19072; AD 2017–21–01] (i) Terminating Action 2016–0241, dated December 6, 2016, for Repair of a lock fitting as required by related information. This MCAI may be RIN 2120–AA64 paragraph (h) of this AD constitutes found in the AD docket on the Internet at terminating action for the repetitive http://www.regulations.gov by searching for Airworthiness Directives; Dassault inspections required by paragraph (g) of this and locating Docket No. FAA–2017–0480. Aviation Airplanes AD for the repaired fitting location only. All (2) For more information about this AD, other post-Airbus Modification 10319 contact Dan Rodina, Aerospace Engineer, AGENCY: Federal Aviation installed fittings are to be inspected as International Section, Transport Standards Administration (FAA), Department of required by paragraph (g) of this AD. Branch, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Transportation (DOT). Renton, WA 98057–3356; telephone 425– ACTION: Final rule. (j) Other FAA AD Provisions 227–2125; fax 425–227–1149. The following provisions also apply to this (l) Material Incorporated by Reference SUMMARY: We are adopting a new AD: airworthiness directive (AD) for all (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (1) The Director of the Federal Register Dassault Aviation Model FAN JET (AMOCs): The Manager, International approved the incorporation by reference (IBR) of the service information listed in this FALCON, FAN JET FALCON SERIES C, Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR D, E, F, and G; and Model MYSTERE– AD, if requested using the procedures found part 51. FALCON 20–C5, 20–D5, 20–E5, and 20– in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR (2) You must use this service information F5 airplanes. This AD was prompted by 39.19, send your request to your principal as applicable to do the actions required by reports of defective fire extinguisher inspector or local Flight Standards District this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise. tubes. This AD requires replacement of Office, as appropriate. If sending information (i) Airbus Service Bulletin A300–53–6185, the affected fire extinguisher tubes with directly to the manager of the International dated February 11, 2016. improved fire extinguisher tubes. We Section, send it to the attention of the person (ii) Airbus Service Bulletin A310–53–2143, identified in paragraph (k)(2) of this AD. dated February 11, 2016. are issuing this AD to address the unsafe Information may be emailed to: 9-ANM-116- (3) For service information identified in condition on these products. AMOC-REQUESTS@faa.gov. Before using this AD, contact Airbus SAS, Airworthiness DATES: This AD is effective November any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate Office—EAW, 1 Rond Point Maurice 27, 2017. principal inspector, or lacking a principal Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; The Director of the Federal Register inspector, the manager of the local flight telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61 approved the incorporation by reference standards district office/certificate holding 93 44 51; email account.airworth-eas@ of a certain publication listed in this AD district office. airbus.com; Internet http://www.airbus.com. (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any (4) You may view this service information as of November 27, 2017. requirement in this AD to obtain corrective at the FAA, Transport Standards Branch, ADDRESSES: For service information actions from a manufacturer, the action must 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For identified in this final rule, contact be accomplished using a method approved information on the availability of this Dassault Falcon Jet Corporation, by the Manager, International Section, material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221. Teterboro Airport, P.O. Box 2000, South jstallworth on DSKBBY8HB2PROD with RULES Transport Standards Branch, FAA; or the (5) You may view this service information Hackensack, NJ 07606; telephone 201– European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA); or that is incorporated by reference at the 440–6700; Internet http:// Airbus’s EASA Design Organization National Archives and Records Approval (DOA). If approved by the DOA, Administration (NARA). For information on www.dassaultfalcon.com. You may the approval must include the DOA- the availability of this material at NARA, call view this referenced service information authorized signature. 202–741–6030, or go to: http:// at the FAA, Transport Standards (3) Required for Compliance (RC): Except www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr- Branch, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, as required by paragraph (h) of this AD: If locations.html. WA. For information on the availability VerDate Sep<11>2014 14:55 Oct 20, 2017 Jkt 244001 PO 00000 Frm 00010 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 E:\FR\FM\23OCR1.SGM 23OCR1


Document Created: 2017-10-21 02:35:59
Document Modified: 2017-10-21 02:35:59
CategoryRegulatory Information
CollectionFederal Register
sudoc ClassAE 2.7:
GS 4.107:
AE 2.106:
PublisherOffice of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
SectionRules and Regulations
ActionFinal rule.
DatesThis AD is effective November 27, 2017.
ContactDan 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 Citation82 FR 48910 
RIN Number2120-AA64
CFR AssociatedAir Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety
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