82 FR 52022 - Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 216 (November 9, 2017)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 216 (November 9, 2017)
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| FR Document | 2017-22556 |
[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 216 (Thursday, November 9, 2017)] [Proposed Rules] [Pages 52022-52024] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2017-22556] [[Page 52022]] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2016-9519; Product Identifier 2016-NM-099-AD] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Supplemental notice of proposed rulemaking (SNPRM); reopening of comment period. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: We are revising an earlier proposal for certain Airbus Model A318-112, A319-115, A320-214, A320-232, and A321-111 airplanes. This action revises the notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) by adding airplanes to the applicability and removing others that were inadvertently included due to typographical errors. We are proposing this airworthiness directive (AD) to address the unsafe condition on these products. Since these actions would impose an additional burden over those in the NPRM, we are reopening the comment period to allow the public the chance to comment on these changes. DATES: The comment period for the NPRM published in the Federal Register on January 3, 2017 (82 FR 50), is reopened. We must receive comments on this SNPRM by December 26, 2017. ADDRESSES: You may send comments, using the procedures found in 14 CFR 11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following methods:Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments. Fax: 202-493-2251. Mail: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590. Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. For service information identified in this SNPRM, contact Airbus, Airworthiness Office-EIAS, 1 Rond Point Maurice Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61 93 44 51; email [email protected]; Internet http://www.airbus.com. 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. 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-2016- 9519; 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 SNPRM, the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and other information. The street address for the Docket Office (telephone: 800-647-5527) is in the ADDRESSES section. Comments will be available in the AD docket shortly after receipt. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Sanjay Ralhan, Aerospace Engineer, International Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; telephone 425-227-1405; fax 425-227- 1149. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Comments Invited We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or arguments about this proposal. Send your comments to an address listed under the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2016-9519; Product Identifier 2016-NM-099-AD'' at the beginning of your comments. We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory, economic, environmental, and energy aspects of this SNPRM. We will consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend this SNPRM based on those comments. We will post all comments we receive, without change, to http://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information you provide. We will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal contact we receive about this SNPRM. Discussion We issued an NPRM to amend 14 CFR part 39 by adding an AD that would apply to certain Airbus Model A318-112, A319-115, A320-214, A320- 232, and A321-111 airplanes. The NPRM published in the Federal Register on January 3, 2017 (82 FR 50) (``the NPRM''). The NPRM was prompted by in-service experience and further analysis, which showed that the galley 5 without kick-load retainers was unable to withstand the expected loading during several flight phases or in case of an emergency landing. The NPRM proposed to require modification of galley 5 by adding kick-load retainers. Actions Since the NPRM Was Issued Since we issued the NPRM, we determined that we inadvertently specified that Model A318-112 airplanes were included in the applicability (in paragraph (c) of the proposed AD). In addition, we specified in SUMMARY and the ``Discussion'' section of SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION that ``certain Airbus Model A318'' series airplanes were affected. However, as specified in European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD 2016-0040, dated March 2, 2016 (referred to after this as the Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or ``the MCAI''), Model A319-112 airplanes are affected, and Model A318 airplanes are not included in the applicability. In addition, in paragraph (c) of the proposed AD, we inadvertently included Model A321-111 airplanes in the applicability. However, Model A321-211 airplanes are affected as specified in the MCAI. Since we did not include the Model A319-112 or Model A321-211 airplanes in the NPRM and there are affected airplanes on the U.S. register, we are issuing this SNPRM to include Model A319-112 and Model A321-211 airplanes in the applicability. EASA, which is the Technical Agent for the Member States of the European Union, has issued the MCAI to correct an unsafe condition for certain Airbus Model A319-112, A319-115, A320-214, A320-232, and A321- 211 airplanes. The MCAI states: Following in-service experience and further analyses, it was ascertained that the galley 5 without kick load retainers on external position could not withstand the expected loading during several flight phases or in case of emergency landing. This condition, if not corrected, could lead to galley/trolley detachment and collapse into an adjacent cabin aisle or cabin zone, possibly spreading loose galley equipment items, compartment doors or leaking fluids, blocking an evacuation route, and consequently resulting in injury to crew or passengers. To address this potential unsafe condition, Airbus issued 6 Service Bulletins (SB) to provide modification instructions for the affected aeroplanes. For the reasons described above, this [EASA] AD requires modification of galley 5 trolley compartments to install kick load retainers. 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-2016- 9519. [[Page 52023]] Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 Airbus has issued Service Bulletin A320-25-1B29, dated June 19, 2014; and Service Bulletin A320-25-1B30, dated June 19, 2014. This service information describes procedures for installing kick-load retainers on certain galley 5 trolley compartments. These documents are distinct since they apply to different airplane configurations. 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. Comments We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing this proposed AD. We considered the comments received. Support for the NPRM American Airlines had no objections to the NPRM. Request To Reconcile a Difference Between the AD Applicability and the AD Required Action Spirit Airlines noted that manufacturer's serial number (MSN) 5672 is not listed in paragraph (c) of the proposed AD (the applicability), but is listed in paragraph (g)(2) of the proposed AD as an airplane on which the kick-load retainers must be installed. We agree that there is a discrepancy between paragraphs (c) and (g)(2) of the proposed AD. We have determined that MSN 5672 is not affected by the identified unsafe condition. We have removed MSN 5672 from paragraph (g)(2) of this proposed AD accordingly. Request To Add Certain MSNs to the AD Required Action Spirit Airlines requested that certain MSNs that are shown in paragraph (c) of the proposed AD be added to paragraph (g) of the proposed AD and that we refer to Airbus Service Bulletin A320-25-1BBZ, dated October 2, 2015, as the appropriate source of service information for the applicable required actions. We disagree that Airbus Service Bulletin A320-25-1BBZ, dated October 2, 2015, should be added to paragraph (g) of this proposed AD. Airbus Service Bulletin A320-25-1BBZ, dated October 2, 2015, has not been reviewed and approved by the FAA for accomplishing the installation required by this proposed AD. The requirements for the MSNs identified by the commenter are included in paragraph (g)(3) of this proposed AD, which specifies that the installation must be done using a method approved by the Manager, International Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA; or EASA; or Airbus's EASA Design Organization Approval (DOA). We have not changed this proposed AD in this regard. Request To Exclude Aircraft on Which the Required Actions Have Been Accomplished Spirit Airlines requested we exclude airplanes on which Airbus Service Bulletin A320-25-1BCN, dated December 22, 2015, has been accomplished. Spirit Airlines stated that accomplishing the service bulletin removes galley 5. We agree that the actions required by this proposed AD are not required on airplanes on which galley 5 has been removed. We have revised paragraph (g) of this AD accordingly. FAA's Determination and Requirements of This SNPRM This product has been approved by the aviation authority of another country, and is approved for operation in the United States. Pursuant to our bilateral agreement with the State of Design Authority, we have been notified of the unsafe condition described in the MCAI and service information referenced above. We are proposing this AD because we evaluated all pertinent information and determined an unsafe condition exists and is likely to exist or develop on other products of these same type designs. Certain changes described above expand the scope of the NPRM. As a result, we have determined that it is necessary to reopen the comment period to provide additional opportunity for the public to comment on this SNPRM. Costs of Compliance We estimate that this SNPRM affects 19 airplanes of U.S. registry. We estimate the following costs to comply with this SNPRM: Estimated Costs ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cost per Cost on U.S. Action Labor cost Parts cost product operators ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Modification....................... 2 work-hours x $85 per hour $0 $170 $3,230 = $170. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Authority for This Rulemaking Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the authority of the FAA Administrator. ``Subtitle VII: Aviation Programs,'' describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's authority. We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in ``Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: General requirements.'' Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this rulemaking action. This proposed AD is issued in accordance with authority delegated by the Executive Director, Aircraft Certification Service, as authorized by FAA Order 8000.51C. In accordance with that order, issuance of ADs is normally a function of the Compliance and Airworthiness Division, but during this transition period, the Executive Director has delegated the authority to issue ADs applicable to transport category airplanes to the Director of the System Oversight Division. Regulatory Findings We determined that this proposed AD would not have federalism implications under Executive Order 13132. This proposed AD would 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 this proposed regulation: 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); [[Page 52024]] 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. The Proposed Amendment Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator, the FAA proposes to amend 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): Airbus: Docket No. FAA-2016-9519; Product Identifier 2016-NM-099-AD. (a) Comments Due Date We must receive comments by December 26, 2017. (b) Affected ADs None. (c) Applicability This AD applies to Airbus Model A319-112, A319-115, A320-214, A320-232, and A321-211 airplanes, certificated in any category, manufacturer's serial numbers 1479, 3096, 3693, 3713, 3739, 3791, 3896, 3902, 3907, 3931, 3949, 3969, 4030, 4045, 4049, 4059, 4066, 4077, 4083, 4124, 4146, 4158, 4188, 4198, 4206, 4209, 4218, 4235, 4255, 4264, 4304, 4321, 4371, 4374, 4395, 4411, 4417, 4431, 4485, 4492, 4502, 4528, 4541, 4548, 4592, 4595, 4638, 4651, 4669, 4703, 4724, 4737, 4746, 4770, 4780, 4783, 4826, 4827, 4860, 4863, 4865, 4902, 4934, 4945, 4951, 4952, 4971, 4996, 5023, 5029, 5042, 5088, 5095, 5132, 5159, 5164, 5171, 5175, 5192, 5210, 5227, 5241, 5247, 5251, 5275, 5277, 5297, 5306, 5340, 5343, 5348, 5356, 5366, 5370, 5385, 5387, 5392, 5396, 5400, 5407, 5418, 5427, 5438, 5456, 5458, 5469, 5495, 5517, 5555, 5624, 5674, 5678, 5698, 5699, 5704, 5709, 5714, 5791, 5745, 5753, 5761, 5781, 5786, 5788, 5789, 5798, 5804, 5810, 5821, 5827, 5842, 5874, 5882, 5889, 5903, 5907, 5916, 5924, 5958, 5984, 5994, 6000, 6004, 6054, 6080, 6107, 6166, 6176, 6234, 6266, 6293, 6335, 6344, 6365, 6430, and 6444. (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 25, Equipment/ furnishings. (e) Reason This AD was prompted by in-service experience and further analysis, which showed that the galley 5 without kick-load retainers was unable to withstand the expected loading during several flight phases or in case of emergency landing. We are issuing this AD to prevent galley/trolley detachment and collapse into an adjacent cabin aisle or cabin zone, possibly spreading loose galley equipment items, compartment doors, or leaking fluids. These hazards could block an evacuation route and result in injury to crew or passengers. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Install Kick-Load Retainers Within 12 months after the effective date of this AD, install kick-load retainers on the galley 5 trolley compartments as specified in paragraph (g)(1), (g)(2), or (g)(3) of this AD, as applicable. For airplanes on which galley 5 is not installed, no action is required by this paragraph. (1) For Airbus Model A319-115 airplanes, manufacturer's serial numbers 5678, 5698, 5704, 5745, 5753, 5761, 5781, 5786, 5788, 5789, 5798, 5810, 5827, and 5842, do the installation in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A320-25- 1B29, dated June 19, 2014. (2) For Airbus Model A320-232 airplanes, manufacturer's serial numbers 5458, 5517, 5624, and 5804, do the installation in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A320-25-1B30, dated June 19, 2014. (3) For airplanes not identified in paragraph (g)(1) or (g)(2) of this AD, do the installation 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). (h) 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 (i)(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 EASA; or Airbus's EASA Design Organization Approval (DOA). If approved by the DOA, the approval must include the DOA-authorized signature. (i) Related Information (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA Airworthiness Directive 2016-0040, dated March 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-2016-9519. (2) For more information about this AD, contact Sanjay Ralhan, Aerospace Engineer, International Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; telephone 425-227-1405; fax 425-227-1149. (3) For service information identified in this AD, contact Airbus, Airworthiness Office--EIAS, 1 Rond Point Maurice Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61 93 44 51; email [email protected]; Internet http://www.airbus.com. 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. Issued in Renton, Washington, on October 11, 2017. Dionne Palermo, Acting Director, System Oversight Division, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2017-22556 Filed 11-8-17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION may view this referenced service in case of an emergency landing. The
information at the FAA, Transport NPRM proposed to require modification
Federal Aviation Administration Standards Branch, 1601 Lind Avenue of galley 5 by adding kick-load retainers.
SW., Renton, WA. For information on
14 CFR Part 39 Actions Since the NPRM Was Issued
the availability of this material at the
FAA, call 425–227–1221. Since we issued the NPRM, we
[Docket No. FAA–2016–9519; Product
Identifier 2016–NM–099–AD]
determined that we inadvertently
Examining the AD Docket specified that Model A318–112
RIN 2120–AA64 You may examine the AD docket on airplanes were included in the
the Internet at http:// applicability (in paragraph (c) of the
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus www.regulations.gov by searching for proposed AD). In addition, we specified
Airplanes and locating Docket No. FAA–2016– in SUMMARY and the ‘‘Discussion’’
AGENCY: Federal Aviation 9519; or in person at the Docket section of SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION
Administration (FAA), DOT. Management Facility between 9 a.m. that ‘‘certain Airbus Model A318’’ series
and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, airplanes were affected. However, as
ACTION: Supplemental notice of
except Federal holidays. The AD docket specified in European Aviation Safety
proposed rulemaking (SNPRM); contains this SNPRM, the regulatory
reopening of comment period. Agency (EASA) AD 2016–0040, dated
evaluation, any comments received, and March 2, 2016 (referred to after this as
SUMMARY: We are revising an earlier other information. The street address for the Mandatory Continuing
proposal for certain Airbus Model the Docket Office (telephone: 800–647– Airworthiness Information, or ‘‘the
A318–112, A319–115, A320–214, A320– 5527) is in the ADDRESSES section. MCAI’’), Model A319–112 airplanes are
232, and A321–111 airplanes. This Comments will be available in the AD affected, and Model A318 airplanes are
action revises the notice of proposed docket shortly after receipt. not included in the applicability.
rulemaking (NPRM) by adding airplanes FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: In addition, in paragraph (c) of the
to the applicability and removing others Sanjay Ralhan, Aerospace Engineer, proposed AD, we inadvertently
that were inadvertently included due to International Section, Transport included Model A321–111 airplanes in
typographical errors. We are proposing Standards Branch, FAA, 1601 Lind the applicability. However, Model
this airworthiness directive (AD) to Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356; A321–211 airplanes are affected as
address the unsafe condition on these telephone 425–227–1405; fax 425–227– specified in the MCAI.
products. Since these actions would 1149. Since we did not include the Model
impose an additional burden over those SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: A319–112 or Model A321–211 airplanes
in the NPRM, we are reopening the in the NPRM and there are affected
Comments Invited airplanes on the U.S. register, we are
comment period to allow the public the
chance to comment on these changes. We invite you to send any written issuing this SNPRM to include Model
relevant data, views, or arguments about A319–112 and Model A321–211
DATES: The comment period for the
this proposal. Send your comments to airplanes in the applicability.
NPRM published in the Federal an address listed under the ADDRESSES EASA, which is the Technical Agent
Register on January 3, 2017 (82 FR 50), section. Include ‘‘Docket No. FAA– for the Member States of the European
is reopened. 2016–9519; Product Identifier 2016– Union, has issued the MCAI to correct
We must receive comments on this NM–099–AD’’ at the beginning of your an unsafe condition for certain Airbus
SNPRM by December 26, 2017. comments. We specifically invite Model A319–112, A319–115, A320–214,
ADDRESSES: You may send comments, comments on the overall regulatory, A320–232, and A321–211 airplanes.
using the procedures found in 14 CFR economic, environmental, and energy The MCAI states:
11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following aspects of this SNPRM. We will
methods: Following in-service experience and
consider all comments received by the further analyses, it was ascertained that the
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to closing date and may amend this galley 5 without kick load retainers on
http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the SNPRM based on those comments. external position could not withstand the
instructions for submitting comments. We will post all comments we expected loading during several flight phases
• Fax: 202–493–2251. receive, without change, to http:// or in case of emergency landing.
• Mail: U.S. Department of www.regulations.gov, including any This condition, if not corrected, could lead
Transportation, Docket Operations, M– personal information you provide. We to galley/trolley detachment and collapse
30, West Building Ground Floor, Room will also post a report summarizing each into an adjacent cabin aisle or cabin zone,
W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., substantive verbal contact we receive possibly spreading loose galley equipment
Washington, DC 20590. items, compartment doors or leaking fluids,
about this SNPRM.
• Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of blocking an evacuation route, and
Discussion consequently resulting in injury to crew or
Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
passengers.
30, West Building Ground Floor, Room We issued an NPRM to amend 14 CFR To address this potential unsafe condition,
W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., part 39 by adding an AD that would Airbus issued 6 Service Bulletins (SB) to
Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 apply to certain Airbus Model A318– provide modification instructions for the
p.m., Monday through Friday, except 112, A319–115, A320–214, A320–232, affected aeroplanes.
Federal holidays. and A321–111 airplanes. The NPRM For the reasons described above, this
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For service information identified in published in the Federal Register on [EASA] AD requires modification of galley 5
this SNPRM, contact Airbus, January 3, 2017 (82 FR 50) (‘‘the trolley compartments to install kick load
Airworthiness Office–EIAS, 1 Rond NPRM’’). The NPRM was prompted by retainers.
Point Maurice Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac in-service experience and further You may examine the MCAI in the
Cedex, France; telephone +33 5 61 93 36 analysis, which showed that the galley AD docket on the Internet at http://
96; fax +33 5 61 93 44 51; email 5 without kick-load retainers was www.regulations.gov by searching for
account.airworth-eas@airbus.com; unable to withstand the expected and locating Docket No. FAA–2016–
Internet http://www.airbus.com. You loading during several flight phases or 9519.
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3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in (e) Reason by the Manager, International Section,
Alaska; and This AD was prompted by in-service Transport Standards Branch, FAA; or EASA;
experience and further analysis, which or Airbus’s EASA Design Organization
4. Will not have a significant Approval (DOA). If approved by the DOA,
economic impact, positive or negative, showed that the galley 5 without kick-load
retainers was unable to withstand the the approval must include the DOA-
on a substantial number of small entities authorized signature.
expected loading during several flight phases
under the criteria of the Regulatory or in case of emergency landing. We are
Flexibility Act. (i) Related Information
issuing this AD to prevent galley/trolley
detachment and collapse into an adjacent (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA
cabin aisle or cabin zone, possibly spreading
loose galley equipment items, compartment Airworthiness Directive 2016–0040, dated
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation March 2, 2016, for related information. This
safety, Incorporation by reference, doors, or leaking fluids. These hazards could
block an evacuation route and result in injury MCAI may be found in the AD docket on the
Safety. Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by
to crew or passengers.
The Proposed Amendment searching for and locating Docket No. FAA–
(f) Compliance 2016–9519.
Accordingly, under the authority Comply with this AD within the (2) For more information about this AD,
delegated to me by the Administrator, compliance times specified, unless already contact Sanjay Ralhan, Aerospace Engineer,
the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part done. International Section, Transport Standards
Branch, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW.,
39 as follows: (g) Install Kick-Load Retainers Renton, WA 98057–3356; telephone 425–
Within 12 months after the effective date 227–1405; fax 425–227–1149.
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
of this AD, install kick-load retainers on the (3) For service information identified in
DIRECTIVES galley 5 trolley compartments as specified in this AD, contact Airbus, Airworthiness
paragraph (g)(1), (g)(2), or (g)(3) of this AD, Office—EIAS, 1 Rond Point Maurice
■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 as applicable. For airplanes on which galley Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France;
continues to read as follows: 5 is not installed, no action is required by telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. this paragraph. 93 44 51; email account.airworth-eas@
(1) For Airbus Model A319–115 airplanes, airbus.com; Internet http://www.airbus.com.
§ 39.13 [Amended] manufacturer’s serial numbers 5678, 5698, You may view this service information at the
5704, 5745, 5753, 5761, 5781, 5786, 5788, FAA, Transport Standards Branch, 1601 Lind
■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding 5789, 5798, 5810, 5827, and 5842, do the Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For information
the following new airworthiness installation in accordance with the on the availability of this material at the
directive (AD): Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus FAA, call 425–227–1221.
Airbus: Docket No. FAA–2016–9519; Product Service Bulletin A320–25–1B29, dated June
Issued in Renton, Washington, on October
Identifier 2016–NM–099–AD. 19, 2014.
11, 2017.
(2) For Airbus Model A320–232 airplanes,
(a) Comments Due Date manufacturer’s serial numbers 5458, 5517, Dionne Palermo,
We must receive comments by December 5624, and 5804, do the installation in Acting Director, System Oversight Division,
26, 2017. accordance with the Accomplishment Aircraft Certification Service.
Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A320– [FR Doc. 2017–22556 Filed 11–8–17; 8:45 am]
(b) Affected ADs 25–1B30, dated June 19, 2014. BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
None. (3) For airplanes not identified in
paragraph (g)(1) or (g)(2) of this AD, do the
(c) Applicability installation using a method approved by the
This AD applies to Airbus Model A319– Manager, International Section, Transport FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION
112, A319–115, A320–214, A320–232, and Standards Branch, FAA; or the European
A321–211 airplanes, certificated in any Aviation Safety Agency (EASA); or Airbus’s 16 CFR Part 305
category, manufacturer’s serial numbers EASA Design Organization Approval (DOA).
[RIN 3084–AB15]
1479, 3096, 3693, 3713, 3739, 3791, 3896,
(h) Other FAA AD Provisions
3902, 3907, 3931, 3949, 3969, 4030, 4045,
4049, 4059, 4066, 4077, 4083, 4124, 4146, The following provisions also apply to this Energy Labeling Rule
4158, 4188, 4198, 4206, 4209, 4218, 4235, AD: AGENCY: Federal Trade Commission
4255, 4264, 4304, 4321, 4371, 4374, 4395, (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs): The Manager, International
(‘‘FTC’’ or ‘‘Commission’’).
4411, 4417, 4431, 4485, 4492, 4502, 4528,
4541, 4548, 4592, 4595, 4638, 4651, 4669, Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA, ACTION: Notice of Proposed Rulemaking.
4703, 4724, 4737, 4746, 4770, 4780, 4783, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this
4826, 4827, 4860, 4863, 4865, 4902, 4934, AD, if requested using the procedures found SUMMARY: The Commission proposes to
4945, 4951, 4952, 4971, 4996, 5023, 5029, in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR amend the Energy Labeling Rule
5042, 5088, 5095, 5132, 5159, 5164, 5171, 39.19, send your request to your principal (‘‘Rule’’) by updating ranges of
5175, 5192, 5210, 5227, 5241, 5247, 5251, inspector or local Flight Standards District comparability and unit energy cost
5275, 5277, 5297, 5306, 5340, 5343, 5348, Office, as appropriate. If sending information figures on EnergyGuide labels for
5356, 5366, 5370, 5385, 5387, 5392, 5396, directly to the International Section, send it dishwashers, furnaces, room air
5400, 5407, 5418, 5427, 5438, 5456, 5458, to the attention of the person identified in
conditioners, and pool heaters. The
5469, 5495, 5517, 5555, 5624, 5674, 5678, paragraph (i)(2) of this AD. Information may
be emailed to: 9-ANM-116-AMOC- Commission also proposes to set a
5698, 5699, 5704, 5709, 5714, 5791, 5745,
5753, 5761, 5781, 5786, 5788, 5789, 5798, REQUESTS@faa.gov. Before using any compliance date for EnergyGuide labels
sradovich on DSK3GMQ082PROD with PROPOSALS
5804, 5810, 5821, 5827, 5842, 5874, 5882, approved AMOC, notify your appropriate on room air conditioner boxes.
5889, 5903, 5907, 5916, 5924, 5958, 5984, principal inspector, or lacking a principal DATES: Comments must be received by
5994, 6000, 6004, 6054, 6080, 6107, 6166, inspector, the manager of the local flight December 4, 2017.
6176, 6234, 6266, 6293, 6335, 6344, 6365, standards district office/certificate holding
ADDRESSES: Interested parties may file a
6430, and 6444. district office.
(2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any comment online or on paper by
(d) Subject requirement in this AD to obtain corrective following the instructions in the
Air Transport Association (ATA) of actions from a manufacturer, the action must Request for Comment part of the
America Code 25, Equipment/furnishings. be accomplished using a method approved SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section
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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 | Proposed Rules | |
| Action | Supplemental notice of proposed rulemaking (SNPRM); reopening of comment period. | |
| Dates | The comment period for the NPRM published in the Federal Register on January 3, 2017 (82 FR 50), is reopened. | |
| Contact | Sanjay Ralhan, Aerospace Engineer, International Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; telephone 425-227-1405; fax 425-227- 1149. | |
| FR Citation | 82 FR 52022 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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