82 FR 58102 - Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 236 (December 11, 2017)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 236 (December 11, 2017)
| Page Range | 58102-58107 | |
| FR Document | 2017-26363 |
[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 236 (Monday, December 11, 2017)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 58102-58107] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2017-26363] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2017-0556; Product Identifier 2016-NM-098-AD; Amendment 39-19119; AD 2017-25-05] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of Transportation (DOT). ACTION: Final rule. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: We are superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2012-23-10, which applied to all Airbus Model A318 series airplanes; Model A319 series airplanes; Model A320-211, -212, -214, -231, -232, and -233 airplanes; and Model A321-111, -112, -131, -211, -212, -213, -231, and -232 airplanes. AD 2012-23-10 required modifying the affected slide rafts. This AD retains the requirements of AD 2012-23-10. This AD also requires replacing each escape slide pack assembly having a certain part number with a new escape slide pack assembly. This AD was prompted by reports of the escape raft inflation system not deploying when activated due to the rotation of the cable guide in a direction that resulted in jamming of the inflation control cable. We are issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products. DATES: This AD is effective January 16, 2018. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of certain publications listed in this AD as of January 16, 2018. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of certain other publications listed in this AD as of December 31, 2012 (77 FR 70369, November 26, 2012). ADDRESSES: For Airbus service information identified in this final rule, contact Airbus, Airworthiness Office--EIAS, 1 Rond Point Maurice Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61 93 44 51; email [email protected]; Internet http://www.airbus.com. For Zodiac Aerospace service information identified in this AD, contact Air Cruisers, Cage Code 70167, 1747 State Route 34, Wall Township, NJ 07727-3935; telephone: (732) 681- 3527; Internet: http://www.zodiacaerospace.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-2017-0556. 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- 0556; or in person at the Docket Management Facility between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket contains this AD, the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and other information. The address for the Docket Office (telephone 800- 647-5527) is Docket Management Facility, U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Sanjay Ralhan, Aerospace Engineer, International Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; telephone 425-227-1405; fax 425-227- 1149. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Discussion We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR part 39 to supersede AD 2012-23-10, Amendment 39-17266 (77 FR 70369, November 26, 2012) (``AD 2012-23-10''). AD 2012-23-10 applied to all Airbus Model A318 series airplanes; Model A319 series airplanes; Model A320-211, -212, -214, -231, -232, and -233 airplanes; and Model A321- 111, -112, -131, -211, -212, -213, -231, and -232 airplanes. The NPRM published in the Federal Register on June 23, 2017 (82 FR 28599). The NPRM was prompted by reports of the escape raft inflation system not deploying when activated due to the rotation of the cable guide in a direction that resulted in jamming of the inflation control cable. The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical Agent for the Member States of the European Union, has issued EASA AD 2016-0043, dated March 4, 2016 (referred to after this as the Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or ``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for all Airbus Model A318, A319, A320, and A321 series airplanes. The MCAI states: Two occurrences were reported on Airbus A320 family aeroplanes where the escape slide raft inflation system did not deploy when activated. This was due to the rotation of the cable guide in a direction, which resulted in jamming of the inflation control cable. Additionally, one case was reported where the system did not deploy properly due to a cracked inflation hose fitting. Investigation conducted by Air Cruisers Company [Zodiac Aero Evacuation Systems], the slide raft manufacturer, showed that the hose fitting could be subject to a bending moment, if improperly packed. Consequently, the hose fitting could separate from the reservoir and the inflation of the slide raft would be impaired. This condition, if not corrected, could delay the evacuation from the aeroplane in case of emergency, possibly resulting in injury to the occupants. To address this potential unsafe condition, DGAC France issued AD F-2004-072 [which correlates with FAA AD 2004-26-07, Amendment 39-13919 (70 FR 1176, January 6, 2005)], to introduce an inflation hose retainer preventing an incomplete inflation of emergency escape slides, which could delay passenger evacuation, and EASA issued AD 2011-0160 (later revised twice) to require modification of the affected slide rafts or replacement thereof with modified units. Since EASA AD 2011-0160R2 [which correlates with FAA AD 2012-23- 10 and was issued as a stand-alone, non-superseding AD] was issued, Air Cruisers [Zodiac Aero Evacuation Systems] developed a modification of the slide and slide/raft, part of the escape slide pack assemblies, to improve its deployment. Modified slides and slide/rafts are identified by a different Part Number (P/N); consequently, also the escape slide pack assemblies are identified by a different P/N. For the reasons described above, this [EASA] AD retains the requirements of DGAC France AD F-2004-072 (EASA approval 2004-5335) and EASA AD 2011-0160R2, which are superseded, and requires installation of modified escape slide pack assemblies. Appendix 1 of this [EASA] AD provides a comprehensive list of escape slide pack assemblies P/N that, at the issue date of the [EASA] AD, are not approved for further installation on any aeroplane. 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- 0556. Comments We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing this AD. The following presents the comments [[Page 58103]] received on the NPRM and the FAA's response to each comment. The Air Line Pilots Association, International supported the NPRM. Request To Extend the Compliance Time United Airlines (UAL) requested that the compliance time in the proposed AD be extended from 36 months to 42 months. UAL stated that this will allow sufficient time to purge the stock and order parts from the supplier. We disagree with the commenter's request. UAL has not provided suitable rationale to justify that extending the compliance time will ensure the safety of the affected fleet. In developing the appropriate compliance time for this action, we considered the safety implications, parts availability, and normal maintenance schedules for timely accomplishment of this modification. We have determined that 36 months will ensure an acceptable level of safety and provide sufficient time to order parts and accomplish the required modification. We have not changed this AD in this regard. Request To Allow Interchangeable Parts Delta Airlines (DAL) requested an allowance for interchangeable parts. DAL stated that paragraph (l) of the proposed AD specifies the replacement of ``old'' escape slide packs with corresponding ``new'' escape slide packs. DAL stated that paragraph (l) of the proposed AD does not allow the replacement of an ``old'' slide pack with an alternative ``new'' slide pack that might be fully interchangeable with the one that is mandated. DAL commented that, for example, an airplane with a part number (P/N) D30664-505 slide pack already installed must be replaced with a P/N D30664-705 slide pack. DAL stated that, however, P/N D30664-705 and P/N D30664-709 have incorporated Zodiac Aero Evacuation Systems Service Bulletin S.B. A320 004-25-96, Revision 1, dated September 18, 2015, and are fully interchangeable on DAL airplanes. DAL also commented that paragraph (l) of the proposed AD limits operational flexibility for accomplishing the intent of the NPRM. We disagree with the commenter's request because Airbus has defined the specific configuration of the pack assemblies that mitigate the risk addressed in this AD. We are not aware of any data that substantiates the interchanging of those parts referenced in table 1 to paragraphs (l), (m)(2), (n)(2), and (o)(1) of this AD, except as provided in paragraph (o)(3) of this AD. Operators may request approval of an alternative method of compliance (AMOC) supported by appropriate substantiating data, under the provisions of paragraph (q)(1) of this AD. We have not changed this AD in this regard. Request for Means of Compliance UAL requested that operators be allowed to demonstrate compliance by means of a technical records review for the accomplishment of the related Zodiac Aero Evacuation Systems service information. We contacted UAL to clarify their request. Based on UAL's clarification, we concluded that UAL is requesting the accomplishment of a records review as an acceptable method for demonstrating compliance to the modification of spare parts specified in paragraph (m)(2) of this AD. We agree with UAL that a records review can be used to verify the modification specified in paragraph (m)(2) of this AD has been done as specified in the Zodiac Aero Evacuation Systems service information identified in that paragraph. We have not changed this AD in this regard. Request To Use the Latest Service Information UAL stated that it would like to highlight that Zodiac Aero Evacuation Systems Service Bulletin S.B. A320 004-25-96, Revision 1, dated September 18, 2015; and Zodiac Aero Evacuation Systems Service Bulletin S.B. A320 004-25-97, Revision 1, dated September 18, 2015, are now at Revision 2. UAL also commented that Airbus Service Bulletin A320-25-1B82, Revision 01, dated December 10, 2015, is at Revision 2. We infer that UAL is requesting that we use the latest service information in this AD. We agree with the commenter's request and have revised paragraphs (m)(1)(ii) and (m)(2) of this AD accordingly. We have also revised paragraph (p) of this AD to give credit for previous actions accomplished before the effective date of this AD using earlier versions of the service information. Conclusion We reviewed the available data, including the comments received, and determined that air safety and the public interest require adopting this AD with the changes described previously and minor editorial changes. We have determined that these changes:Are consistent with the intent that was proposed in the NPRM for correcting the unsafe condition; and Do not add any additional burden upon the public than was already proposed in the NPRM. We also determined that these changes will not increase the economic burden on any operator or increase the scope of this AD. Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 Airbus has issued the following service information, which describes procedures for replacing certain escape slide pack assemblies. These documents are distinct since they apply to different airplane models in different configurations. Service Bulletin A320-25-1B81, Revision 01, dated December 10, 2015. Service Bulletin A320-25-1B82, Revision 02, dated July 6, 2017. Service Bulletin A320-25-1B83, Revision 01, dated December 10, 2015. Service Bulletin A320-25-1B84, Revision 01, dated December 10, 2015. Zodiac Aerospace has issued Zodiac Aero Evacuation Systems Service Bulletin S.B. A320 004-25-96, Revision 2, dated April 29, 2016; and Zodiac Aero Evacuation Systems Service Bulletin S.B. A320 004-25-97, Revision 2, dated September 1, 2016. This service information describes procedures for modification of the escape slide pack. These documents are distinct since they apply to different airplane models in different 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. Costs of Compliance We estimate that this AD affects 959 airplanes of U.S. registry. We estimate the following costs to comply with this AD: [[Page 58104]] Estimated Costs ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cost per Cost on U.S. Action Labor cost Parts cost product operators ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Modification and installation 19 work-hours x $85 per $341 $1,956 $1,875,804 (retained actions from AD 2012-23- hour = $1,615. 10). Replacement and modification (new 6 work-hours x $85 per hour 0 510 489,090 action). = $510. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Authority for This Rulemaking Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the authority of the FAA Administrator. ``Subtitle VII: Aviation Programs,'' describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's authority. We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in ``Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: General requirements.'' Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this rulemaking action. This AD is issued in accordance with authority delegated by the Executive Director, Aircraft Certification Service, as authorized by FAA Order 8000.51C. In accordance with that order, issuance of ADs is normally a function of the Compliance and Airworthiness Division, but during this transition period, the Executive Director has delegated the authority to issue ADs applicable to transport category airplanes to the Director of the System Oversight Division. Regulatory Findings We determined that this AD will not have federalism implications under Executive Order 13132. This AD will not have a substantial direct effect on the States, on the relationship between the national government and the States, or on the distribution of power and responsibilities among the various levels of government. For the reasons discussed above, I certify that this AD: 1. Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive Order 12866; 2. Is not a ``significant rule'' under the DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); 3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska; and 4. Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by reference, Safety. Adoption of the Amendment Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator, the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows: PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES 0 1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows: Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. Sec. 39.13 [Amended] 0 2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by removing Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2012-23-10, Amendment 39-17266 (77 FR 70369, November 26, 2010), and adding the following new AD: 2017-25-05 Airbus: Amendment 39-19119; Docket No. FAA 2017-0556; Product Identifier 2016-NM-098-AD. (a) Effective Date This AD is effective January 16, 2018. (b) Affected ADs This AD replaces AD 2012-23-10, Amendment 39-17266 (77 FR 70369, November 26, 2012) (``AD 2012-23-10''). (c) Applicability This AD applies to all Airbus Model A318-111, -112, -121, and - 122 airplanes; Model A319-111, -112, -113, -114, -115, -131, -132, and -133 airplanes; Model A320-211, -212, -214, -231, -232, and -233 airplanes; and Model A321-111, -112, -131, -211, -212, -213, -231, and -232 airplanes; certificated in any category; all manufacturer serial numbers. (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 25, Equipment/ Furnishings. (e) Reason This AD was prompted by reports of the escape raft inflation system not deploying when activated due to the rotation of the cable guide in a direction which resulted in jamming of the inflation control cable. We are issuing this AD to prevent non-deployment of the escape slide raft, which could result in delayed evacuation from the airplane during an emergency and consequent injury to passengers. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Retained: Modification, With No Changes This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (g) of AD 2012-23-10, with no changes. Except as provided by paragraph (i) of this AD, within 36 months after December 31, 2012 (the effective date of AD 2012-23-10): Modify the escape slide rafts that have a part number (P/N) specified in figure 1 to paragraphs (g), (j)(1), and (j)(2) of this AD, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A320-25-1723, dated December 17, 2010 (for Model A319, A320, and A321 series airplanes); or Airbus Service Bulletin A320-25-1724, dated December 17, 2010 (for Model A318 series airplanes). Figure 1 to Paragraphs (g), (j)(1), and (j)(2) of This AD--Escape Slide Rafts ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Air Cruisers and Aerazur Escape Slide Rafts Part No. if Fitted With a Reservoir and Valve Assembly P/N D18309-105 or P/N D18309-205 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ D30664-105 D30665-105 D30664-107 D30665-107 D30664-109 D30665-109 D30664-305 D30665-305 D30664-307 D30665-307 D30664-309 D30665-309 D30664-311 D30665-311 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ (h) Retained: Replacement in Accordance With Air Cruisers Service Bulletin, With No Changes This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (h) of AD 2012-23-10, with no changes. Replacement of all affected escape slide rafts on any affected airplane with slide rafts that have been modified in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Air Cruisers Service Bulletin S.B. A320 004-25-85, Revision 2, dated January 3, 2012, is acceptable for compliance with the requirements of paragraph (g) of this AD, provided that prior to or concurrently with accomplishing the modification, the installation of the cable guide assembly is done in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Air Cruisers Service Bulletin S.B. A320 004-25-56, dated November 12, 1999. [[Page 58105]] (i) Retained: Airplanes Not Affected by Paragraph (g) of This AD, With No Changes This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (i) of AD 2012-23-10, with no changes. Before the effective date of this AD: Airplanes on which Airbus Modification 151459 or Modification 151502 has been embodied in production, and on which no escape slide raft replacements have been made since first flight, are not affected by the requirement specified in paragraph (g) of this AD. (j) Retained: Parts Installation Limitations, With No Changes This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (j) of AD 2012-23-10, with no changes. (1) For airplanes other than those identified in paragraph (i) of this AD: After accomplishment of the modification required by paragraph (g) of this AD or after accomplishment of the alternative modification specified in paragraph (h) of this AD, no person may install, on any airplane, an escape slide raft specified in figure 1 to paragraphs (g), (j)(1), and (j)(2) of this AD, unless it has been modified in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A320-25-1723, dated December 17, 2010 (for Model A319, A320, and A321 series airplanes); Airbus Service Bulletin A320-25-1724, dated December 17, 2010 (for Model A318 series airplanes); or Air Cruisers Service Bulletin S.B. A320 004- 25-85, Revision 2, dated January 3, 2012 (for Model A318, A319, A320, and A321 series airplanes), including the installation of the cable guide assembly in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Air Cruisers Service Bulletin S.B. A320 004-25-56, dated November 12, 1999. (2) For airplanes identified in paragraph (i) of this AD: As of December 31, 2012 (the effective date of AD 2012-23-10), no person may install, on any airplane, an escape slide raft specified in figure 1 to paragraphs (g), (j)(1), and (j)(2) of this AD, unless it has been modified in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A320-25-1723, dated December 17, 2010 (for Model A319, A320, and A321 series airplanes); Airbus Service Bulletin A320-25-1724, dated December 17, 2010 (for Model A318 series airplanes); or Air Cruisers Service Bulletin S.B. A320 004- 25-85, Revision 2, dated January 3, 2012 (for Model A318, A319, A320, and A321 series airplanes), including the installation of the cable guide assembly in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Air Cruisers Service Bulletin S.B. A320 004-25-56, dated November 12, 1999. (k) Retained: Credit for Previous Actions, With No Changes This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (k) of AD 2012-23-10, with no changes. This paragraph provides credit for the actions required by paragraphs (h) and (j) of this AD, if those actions were performed before December 31, 2012 (the effective date of AD 2012-23-10), using Air Cruisers Service Bulletin S.B. A320 004-25-85, dated November 30, 2010; or Air Cruisers Service Bulletin S.B. A320 004-25-85, Revision 1, dated September 30, 2011; which are not incorporated by reference in this AD. (l) New: Replacement Within 36 months after the effective date of this AD, replace each escape slide pack assembly having a part number identified as ``old'' in table 1 to paragraphs (l), (m)(2), (n)(2), and (o)(1) of this AD, with a new escape slide pack assembly having the corresponding part number identified as ``new'' in table 1 to paragraphs (l), (m)(2), (n)(2), and (o)(1) of this AD, 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). Table 1 to Paragraphs (l), (m)(2), (n)(2), and (o)(1) of This AD--Air Cruisers and Aerazur Escape Slide Pack Assemblies Affected by Paragraph (1) of This AD ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Escape slide pack assembly part Escape slide pack assembly part No.--Old No.--New ------------------------------------------------------------------------ D30664-405 D30664-605 D30664-407 D30664-607 D30664-409 D30664-609 D30664-505 D30664-705 D30664-507 D30664-707 D30664-509 D30664-709 D30664-511 D30664-711 D30665-405 D30665-605 D30665-407 D30665-607 D30665-409 D30665-609 D30665-505 D30665-705 D30665-507 D30665-707 D30665-509 D30665-709 D30665-511 D30665-711 D31516-119 D31516-619 D31516-121 D31516-621 D31516-123 D31516-623 D31516-125 D31516-625 D31516-315 D31516-615 D31516-317 D31516-617 D31516-415 D31516-715 D31516-417 D31516-717 D31516-519 D31516-719 D31516-521 D31516-721 D31516-523 D31516-723 D31516-525 D31516-725 D31517-119 D31517-619 D31517-121 D31517-621 D31517-123 D31517-623 D31517-125 D31517-625 D31517-315 D31517-615 D31517-317 D31517-617 D31517-415 D31517-715 D31517-417 D31517-717 D31517-519 D31517-719 D31517-521 D31517-721 D31517-523 D31517-723 D31517-525 D31517-725 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ (m) New: Modification (1) Modification of an airplane in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of the applicable service information specified in paragraphs (m)(1)(i) through (m)(1)(iv) of this AD, as applicable to the airplane model and escape slide pack assembly part number, is an acceptable method of compliance with the requirements of paragraph (l) of this AD for that airplane. (i) Airbus Service Bulletin A320-25-1B81, Revision 01, dated December 10, 2015 (for airplanes equipped with slide/rafts having P/ Ns D30664-405, D30664-407, D30664-409, D30664-505, D30664-507, D30664-509, D30664-511, D30665-405, D30665-407, D30665-409, D30665- 505, D30665-507, D30665-509, and D30665-511). (ii) Airbus Service Bulletin A320-25-1B82, Revision 02, dated July 6, 2017 (for airplanes equipped with slides having P/Ns D31516- 121, D31516-125, D31516-317, D31516-417, D31516-525, D31517-121, D31517-125, D31517-317, D31517-417, and D31517-525). (iii) Airbus Service Bulletin A320-25-1B83, Revision 01, dated December 10, 2015 (for airplanes equipped with slides with re-entry line P/Ns D31516-119, D31516-123, D31516-519, D31516-523, D31516- 315, D31516-415, D31517-119, D31517-123, D31517-519, D31517-523, D31517-315, and D31517-415). (iv) Airbus Service Bulletin A320-25-1B84, Revision 01, dated December 10, 2015 (for airplanes equipped with slides with Dual Fastener P/N D31516-521 and D31517-521). (2) An escape slide pack assembly not installed on an airplane and having a part number identified as ``old'' in table 1 to paragraphs (l), (m)(2), (n)(2), and (o)(1) of this AD may be modified to the corresponding part number identified as ``new'' in table 1 to paragraphs (l), (m)(2), (n)(2), and (o)(1) of this AD, in accordance with Zodiac Aero Evacuation Systems Service Bulletin S.B. A320 004-25-96, Revision 2, dated April 29, 2016; and Zodiac Aero Evacuations Systems Service Bulletin S.B. A320 004-25-97, Revision 2, dated September 1, 2016; as applicable. (n) New: Airplanes Not Affected (1) An airplane on which Airbus Modification 151459 or Modification 151502 has been embodied in production is not affected by the requirements of paragraph (g) of this AD, provided it is determined that no escape slide pack assembly having a part number specified in figure 2 to paragraphs (n) and (o)(2) of this AD, figure 3 to paragraphs (n) and (o)(2) of this AD, or figure 4 to paragraphs (n) and (o)(2) of this AD, is installed on that airplane as of the effective date of this AD. (2) An airplane on which Airbus Modification 156766, Modification 156767, Modification 156768, Modification 156769, or Modification 156770 has been embodied in production is not affected by the requirements of paragraphs (g) and (l) of this AD, provided that it is determined that no escape slide raft having a part number identified in figure 2 to paragraphs (n) and (o)(2) of this AD, figure 3 to paragraphs (n) and (o)(2) of this AD, or figure 4 to paragraphs (n) and (o)(2) of this AD, or having a part number identified as ``old'' in table 1 to paragraphs (l), (m)(2), (n)(2), and (o)(1) of this AD, is installed on that airplane as of the effective date of this AD. [[Page 58106]] Figure 2 to Paragraphs (n) and (o)(2) of This AD--Air Cruisers and Aerazur Escape Slide Pack Assemblies Affected by Paragraph (1) of This AD ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Part No. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ D31516-111 D31517-111 D31516-113 D31517-113 D31516-115 D31517-115 D31516-117 D31517-117 D31516-311 D31517-311 D31516-313 D31517-313 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Figure 3 to Paragraphs (n) and (o)(2) of This AD--Air Cruisers and Aerazur Escape Slide Pack Assemblies Affected by Paragraphs (g) and (h) of This AD [If fitted with a Reservoir and Valve Assembly P/N D18309-105 or P/N D18309-205] ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Part No. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ D30664-105 D30665-105 D30664-107 D30665-107 D30664-109 D30665-109 D30664-305 D30665-305 D30664-307 D30665-307 D30664-309 D30665-309 D30664-311 D30665-311 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Figure 4 to Paragraphs (n) and (o)(2) of This AD--Air Cruisers and Aerazur Escape Slide Pack Assemblies Not Approved for Further Installation on Any Airplane ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Part No. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ D30664-101 D30665-101 D30664-103 D30665-103 D31516-101 D31517-101 D31516-103 D31517-103 D31516-105 D31517-105 D31516-107 D31517-107 D31516-109 D31517-109 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ (o) New: Parts Installation Provisions (1) As of the effective date of this AD, do not install on any airplane an escape slide pack assembly having a part number identified as ``old'' in table 1 to paragraphs (l), (m)(2), (n)(2), and (o)(1) of this AD. (2) As of the effective date of this AD, do not install on any airplane an escape slide pack assembly having a part number identified in figure 2 to paragraphs (n) and (o)(2) of this AD, figure 3 to paragraphs (n) and (o)(2) of this AD, and figure 4 to paragraphs (n) and (o)(2) of this AD. (3) Installation of an escape slide pack assembly having a part number approved after March 18, 2016 (the effective date of EASA AD 2016-0043), constitutes compliance with the requirements of paragraph (l) of this AD, provided the conditions as specified in paragraphs (o)(3)(i) and (o)(3)(ii) of this AD are met. (i) The part number must be approved by the Manager, International Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA; or the EASA; or Airbus's EASA DOA; and (ii) The installation must be accomplished in accordance with airplane modification instructions approved by the Manager, International Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA; or the EASA; or Airbus's EASA DOA. (p) Credit for Previous Actions (1) This paragraph provides credit for actions required by paragraph (m)(1) of this AD, if those actions were performed before the effective date of this AD using the applicable service information in paragraphs (p)(1)(i) through (p)(1)(v) of this AD. (i) Airbus Service Bulletin A320-25-1B81, dated August 13, 2015. (ii) Airbus Service Bulletin A320-25-1B82, dated August 13, 2015. (iii) Airbus Service Bulletin A320-25-1B82, Revision 01, dated December 10, 2015. (iv) Airbus Service Bulletin A320-25-1B83, dated July 31, 2015. (v) Airbus Service Bulletin A320-25-1B84, dated July 31, 2015. (2) This paragraph provides credit for actions required by paragraph (m)(2) of this AD, if those actions were performed before the effective date of this AD using the applicable service information in paragraphs (p)(2)(i) through (p)(2)(iv) of this AD. (i) Zodiac Aero Evacuation Systems Service Bulletin S.B. A320 004-25-96, dated July 9, 2015; (ii) Zodiac Aero Evacuation Systems Service Bulletin S.B. A320 004-25-96, Revision 1, dated September 18, 2015. (iii) Zodiac Aero Evacuation Systems Service Bulletin S.B. A320 004-25-97, dated July 9, 2015. (iv) Zodiac Aero Evacuation Systems Service Bulletin S.B. A320 004-25-97, Revision 1, dated September 18, 2015. (q) 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 (r)(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: As of the effective date of this AD, for any requirement in this AD to obtain corrective actions from a manufacturer, the action must be accomplished using a method approved by the Manager, International Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA; or the EASA; or Airbus's EASA DOA. If approved by the DOA, the approval must include the DOA-authorized signature. (3) Required for Compliance (RC): If any service information contains procedures or tests that are identified as RC, those procedures and tests must be done to comply with this AD; any procedures or tests that are not identified as RC are recommended. Those procedures and tests that are not identified as RC may be deviated from using accepted methods in accordance with the operator's maintenance or inspection program without obtaining approval of an AMOC, provided the procedures and tests identified as RC can be done and the airplane can be put back in an airworthy condition. Any substitutions or changes to procedures or tests identified as RC require approval of an AMOC. (r) Related Information (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA AD 2016-0043, dated March 4, 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 2017-0556. (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) Service information identified in this AD that is not incorporated by reference is available at the addresses specified in paragraphs (s)(5) and (s)(6) of this AD. (s) Material Incorporated by Reference (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference (IBR) of the service information listed in this paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. (2) You must use this service information as applicable to do the actions required by this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise. (3) The following service information was approved for IBR on January 16, 2018. (i) Airbus Service Bulletin A320-25-1B81, Revision 01, dated December 10, 2015. (ii) Airbus Service Bulletin A320-25-1B82, Revision 02, dated July 6, 2017. (iii) Airbus Service Bulletin A320-25-1B83, Revision 01, dated December 10, 2015. (iv) Airbus Service Bulletin A320-25-1B84, Revision 01, dated December 10, 2015. (v) Zodiac Aero Evacuation Systems Service Bulletin S.B. A320 004-25-96, Revision 2, dated April 29, 2016. (vi) Zodiac Aero Evacuation Systems Service Bulletin S.B. A320 004-25-97, Revision 2, dated September 1, 2016. (4) The following service information was approved for IBR on December 31, 2012 (77 FR 70369, November 26, 2012). (i) Airbus Service Bulletin A320-25-1723, dated December 17, 2010. (ii) Airbus Service Bulletin A320-25-1724, dated December 17, 2010. (iii) Air Cruisers Service Bulletin S.B. A320 004-25-85, Revision 2, dated January 3, 2012. [[Page 58107]] (iv) Air Cruisers Service Bulletin S.B. A320 004-25-56, dated November 12, 1999. (5) For service information identified in this AD, contact Airbus, Airworthiness Office--EIAS, 1 Rond Point Maurice Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61 93 44 51; email [email protected]; Internet http://www.airbus.com. For Zodiac Aerospace service information identified in this AD, contact Air Cruisers, Cage Code 70167, 1747 State Route 34, Wall Township, NJ 07727-3935; telephone: (732) 681-3527; Internet: http://www.zodiacaerospace.com. (6) You may view this service information at the FAA, Transport Standards Branch, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 425-227-1221. (7) You may view this service information that is incorporated by reference at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For information on the availability of this material at NARA, call 202-741-6030, or go to: http://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html. Issued in Renton, Washington, on November 29, 2017. Jeffrey E. Duven, Director, System Oversight Division, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2017-26363 Filed 12-8-17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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Issued in Renton, Washington, on www.airbus.com. For Zodiac Aerospace Union, has issued EASA AD 2016–0043,
November 29, 2017. service information identified in this dated March 4, 2016 (referred to after
Jeffrey E. Duven, AD, contact Air Cruisers, Cage Code this as the Mandatory Continuing
Director, System Oversight Division, Aircraft 70167, 1747 State Route 34, Wall Airworthiness Information, or ‘‘the
Certification Service. Township, NJ 07727–3935; telephone: MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe condition
[FR Doc. 2017–26364 Filed 12–8–17; 8:45 am] (732) 681–3527; Internet: http:// for all Airbus Model A318, A319, A320,
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P www.zodiacaerospace.com. You may and A321 series airplanes. The MCAI
view this referenced service information states:
at the FAA, Transport Standards Two occurrences were reported on Airbus
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Branch, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, A320 family aeroplanes where the escape
WA. For information on the availability slide raft inflation system did not deploy
Federal Aviation Administration of this material at the FAA, call 425– when activated. This was due to the rotation
227–1221. It is also available on the of the cable guide in a direction, which
14 CFR Part 39 Internet at http://www.regulations.gov resulted in jamming of the inflation control
cable. Additionally, one case was reported
[Docket No. FAA–2017–0556; Product by searching for and locating Docket No. where the system did not deploy properly
Identifier 2016–NM–098–AD; Amendment FAA–2017–0556. due to a cracked inflation hose fitting.
39–19119; AD 2017–25–05] Investigation conducted by Air Cruisers
Examining the AD Docket
RIN 2120–AA64 Company [Zodiac Aero Evacuation Systems],
You may examine the AD docket on the slide raft manufacturer, showed that the
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus the Internet at http:// hose fitting could be subject to a bending
www.regulations.gov by searching for moment, if improperly packed.
Airplanes Consequently, the hose fitting could separate
and locating Docket No. FAA 2017–
AGENCY: Federal Aviation from the reservoir and the inflation of the
0556; or in person at the Docket
slide raft would be impaired.
Administration (FAA), Department of Management Facility between 9 a.m. This condition, if not corrected, could
Transportation (DOT). and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, delay the evacuation from the aeroplane in
ACTION: Final rule. except Federal holidays. The AD docket case of emergency, possibly resulting in
contains this AD, the regulatory injury to the occupants.
SUMMARY: We are superseding evaluation, any comments received, and To address this potential unsafe condition,
Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2012–23– other information. The address for the DGAC France issued AD F–2004–072 [which
10, which applied to all Airbus Model Docket Office (telephone 800–647–5527) correlates with FAA AD 2004–26–07,
A318 series airplanes; Model A319 Amendment 39–13919 (70 FR 1176, January
is Docket Management Facility, U.S.
6, 2005)], to introduce an inflation hose
series airplanes; Model A320–211, –212, Department of Transportation, Docket retainer preventing an incomplete inflation of
–214, –231, –232, and –233 airplanes; Operations, M–30, West Building emergency escape slides, which could delay
and Model A321–111, –112, –131, –211, Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200 passenger evacuation, and EASA issued AD
–212, –213, –231, and –232 airplanes. New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, 2011–0160 (later revised twice) to require
AD 2012–23–10 required modifying the DC 20590. modification of the affected slide rafts or
affected slide rafts. This AD retains the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
replacement thereof with modified units.
requirements of AD 2012–23–10. This Since EASA AD 2011–0160R2 [which
Sanjay Ralhan, Aerospace Engineer, correlates with FAA AD 2012–23–10 and was
AD also requires replacing each escape International Section, Transport issued as a stand-alone, non-superseding AD]
slide pack assembly having a certain Standards Branch, FAA, 1601 Lind was issued, Air Cruisers [Zodiac Aero
part number with a new escape slide Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356; Evacuation Systems] developed a
pack assembly. This AD was prompted telephone 425–227–1405; fax 425–227– modification of the slide and slide/raft, part
by reports of the escape raft inflation 1149. of the escape slide pack assemblies, to
system not deploying when activated improve its deployment. Modified slides and
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
due to the rotation of the cable guide in slide/rafts are identified by a different Part
a direction that resulted in jamming of Discussion Number (P/N); consequently, also the escape
the inflation control cable. We are slide pack assemblies are identified by a
We issued a notice of proposed different P/N.
issuing this AD to address the unsafe rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR For the reasons described above, this
condition on these products. part 39 to supersede AD 2012–23–10, [EASA] AD retains the requirements of DGAC
DATES: This AD is effective January 16, Amendment 39–17266 (77 FR 70369, France AD F–2004–072 (EASA approval
2018. November 26, 2012) (‘‘AD 2012–23– 2004–5335) and EASA AD 2011–0160R2,
The Director of the Federal Register 10’’). AD 2012–23–10 applied to all which are superseded, and requires
approved the incorporation by reference installation of modified escape slide pack
Airbus Model A318 series airplanes; assemblies.
of certain publications listed in this AD Model A319 series airplanes; Model Appendix 1 of this [EASA] AD provides a
as of January 16, 2018. A320–211, –212, –214, –231, –232, and comprehensive list of escape slide pack
The Director of the Federal Register –233 airplanes; and Model A321–111, assemblies P/N that, at the issue date of the
approved the incorporation by reference –112, –131, –211, –212, –213, –231, and [EASA] AD, are not approved for further
of certain other publications listed in –232 airplanes. The NPRM published in installation on any aeroplane.
this AD as of December 31, 2012 (77 FR the Federal Register on June 23, 2017 You may examine the MCAI in the
70369, November 26, 2012). (82 FR 28599). The NPRM was AD docket on the Internet at http://
ADDRESSES: For Airbus service prompted by reports of the escape raft www.regulations.gov by searching for
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information identified in this final rule, inflation system not deploying when and locating Docket No. FAA 2017–
contact Airbus, Airworthiness Office— activated due to the rotation of the cable 0556.
EIAS, 1 Rond Point Maurice Bellonte, guide in a direction that resulted in
31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone jamming of the inflation control cable. Comments
+33 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61 93 44 The European Aviation Safety Agency We gave the public the opportunity to
51; email account.airworth-eas@ (EASA), which is the Technical Agent participate in developing this AD. The
airbus.com; Internet http:// for the Member States of the European following presents the comments
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ESTIMATED COSTS
Cost per Cost on U.S.
Action Labor cost Parts cost product operators
Modification and installation (retained actions 19 work-hours × $85 per hour = $1,615 ........ $341 $1,956 $1,875,804
from AD 2012–23–10).
Replacement and modification (new action) .. 6 work-hours × $85 per hour = $510 ............. 0 510 489,090
Authority for This Rulemaking on a substantial number of small entities could result in delayed evacuation from the
under the criteria of the Regulatory airplane during an emergency and
Title 49 of the United States Code consequent injury to passengers.
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue Flexibility Act.
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 (f) Compliance
section 106, describes the authority of Comply with this AD within the
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII: compliance times specified, unless already
safety, Incorporation by reference, done.
Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more
Safety.
detail the scope of the Agency’s (g) Retained: Modification, With No Changes
authority. Adoption of the Amendment
We are issuing this rulemaking under This paragraph restates the requirements of
Accordingly, under the authority paragraph (g) of AD 2012–23–10, with no
the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII, delegated to me by the Administrator, changes. Except as provided by paragraph (i)
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as of this AD, within 36 months after December
General requirements.’’ Under that follows: 31, 2012 (the effective date of AD 2012–23–
section, Congress charges the FAA with 10): Modify the escape slide rafts that have
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS a part number (P/N) specified in figure 1 to
air commerce by prescribing regulations DIRECTIVES paragraphs (g), (j)(1), and (j)(2) of this AD, in
for practices, methods, and procedures accordance with the Accomplishment
the Administrator finds necessary for ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A320–
safety in air commerce. This regulation continues to read as follows: 25–1723, dated December 17, 2010 (for
is within the scope of that authority Model A319, A320, and A321 series
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
because it addresses an unsafe condition airplanes); or Airbus Service Bulletin A320–
§ 39.13 [Amended] 25–1724, dated December 17, 2010 (for
that is likely to exist or develop on
Model A318 series airplanes).
products identified in this rulemaking ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by
action. removing Airworthiness Directive (AD)
This AD is issued in accordance with FIGURE 1 TO PARAGRAPHS (g), (j)(1),
2012–23–10, Amendment 39–17266 (77
authority delegated by the Executive AND (j)(2) OF THIS AD—ESCAPE
FR 70369, November 26, 2010), and
Director, Aircraft Certification Service, adding the following new AD: SLIDE RAFTS
as authorized by FAA Order 8000.51C.
2017–25–05 Airbus: Amendment 39–19119; Air Cruisers and Aerazur Escape Slide
In accordance with that order, issuance Docket No. FAA 2017–0556; Product
of ADs is normally a function of the Rafts Part No. if Fitted With a Reservoir
Identifier 2016–NM–098–AD. and Valve Assembly P/N D18309–105 or
Compliance and Airworthiness
(a) Effective Date P/N D18309–205
Division, but during this transition
period, the Executive Director has This AD is effective January 16, 2018.
D30664–105 D30665–105
delegated the authority to issue ADs (b) Affected ADs D30664–107 D30665–107
applicable to transport category This AD replaces AD 2012–23–10, D30664–109 D30665–109
airplanes to the Director of the System Amendment 39–17266 (77 FR 70369, D30664–305 D30665–305
Oversight Division. November 26, 2012) (‘‘AD 2012–23–10’’). D30664–307 D30665–307
D30664–309 D30665–309
Regulatory Findings (c) Applicability D30664–311 D30665–311
We determined that this AD will not This AD applies to all Airbus Model A318–
have federalism implications under 111, –112, –121, and –122 airplanes; Model (h) Retained: Replacement in Accordance
Executive Order 13132. This AD will A319–111, –112, –113, –114, –115, –131, With Air Cruisers Service Bulletin, With No
not have a substantial direct effect on –132, and –133 airplanes; Model A320–211, Changes
–212, –214, –231, –232, and –233 airplanes;
the States, on the relationship between and Model A321–111, –112, –131, –211,
This paragraph restates the requirements of
the national government and the States, –212, –213, –231, and –232 airplanes; paragraph (h) of AD 2012–23–10, with no
or on the distribution of power and certificated in any category; all manufacturer changes. Replacement of all affected escape
responsibilities among the various serial numbers. slide rafts on any affected airplane with slide
levels of government. rafts that have been modified in accordance
(d) Subject with the Accomplishment Instructions of Air
For the reasons discussed above, I
Air Transport Association (ATA) of Cruisers Service Bulletin S.B. A320 004–25–
certify that this AD: 85, Revision 2, dated January 3, 2012, is
1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory America Code 25, Equipment/Furnishings.
acceptable for compliance with the
action’’ under Executive Order 12866; (e) Reason
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requirements of paragraph (g) of this AD,
2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the This AD was prompted by reports of the provided that prior to or concurrently with
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures escape raft inflation system not deploying accomplishing the modification, the
(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); when activated due to the rotation of the installation of the cable guide assembly is
3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in cable guide in a direction which resulted in done in accordance with the
Alaska; and jamming of the inflation control cable. We Accomplishment Instructions of Air Cruisers
4. Will not have a significant are issuing this AD to prevent non- Service Bulletin S.B. A320 004–25–56, dated
economic impact, positive or negative, deployment of the escape slide raft, which November 12, 1999.
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FIGURE 2 TO PARAGRAPHS (n) AND conditions as specified in paragraphs (o)(3)(i) the Manager, International Section, Transport
and (o)(3)(ii) of this AD are met. Standards Branch, FAA; or the EASA; or
(o)(2) OF THIS AD—AIR CRUISERS (i) The part number must be approved by Airbus’s EASA DOA. If approved by the
AND AERAZUR ESCAPE SLIDE PACK the Manager, International Section, Transport DOA, the approval must include the DOA-
ASSEMBLIES AFFECTED BY PARA- Standards Branch, FAA; or the EASA; or authorized signature.
GRAPH (1) OF THIS AD Airbus’s EASA DOA; and (3) Required for Compliance (RC): If any
(ii) The installation must be accomplished service information contains procedures or
Part No. in accordance with airplane modification tests that are identified as RC, those
instructions approved by the Manager, procedures and tests must be done to comply
D31516–111 D31517–111 International Section, Transport Standards with this AD; any procedures or tests that are
D31516–113 D31517–113 Branch, FAA; or the EASA; or Airbus’s EASA not identified as RC are recommended. Those
D31516–115 D31517–115 DOA. procedures and tests that are not identified
D31516–117 D31517–117 as RC may be deviated from using accepted
(p) Credit for Previous Actions
D31516–311 D31517–311 methods in accordance with the operator’s
(1) This paragraph provides credit for maintenance or inspection program without
D31516–313 D31517–313
actions required by paragraph (m)(1) of this obtaining approval of an AMOC, provided
AD, if those actions were performed before the procedures and tests identified as RC can
FIGURE 3 TO PARAGRAPHS (n) AND the effective date of this AD using the be done and the airplane can be put back in
applicable service information in paragraphs an airworthy condition. Any substitutions or
(o)(2) OF THIS AD—AIR CRUISERS (p)(1)(i) through (p)(1)(v) of this AD. changes to procedures or tests identified as
AND AERAZUR ESCAPE SLIDE PACK (i) Airbus Service Bulletin A320–25–1B81, RC require approval of an AMOC.
ASSEMBLIES AFFECTED BY PARA- dated August 13, 2015.
(ii) Airbus Service Bulletin A320–25–1B82, (r) Related Information
GRAPHS (g) AND (h) OF THIS AD
dated August 13, 2015. (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing
[If fitted with a Reservoir and Valve Assembly (iii) Airbus Service Bulletin A320–25– Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA AD
P/N D18309–105 or P/N D18309–205]
1B82, Revision 01, dated December 10, 2015. 2016–0043, dated March 4, 2016, for related
(iv) Airbus Service Bulletin A320–25– information. This MCAI may be found in the
Part No. 1B83, dated July 31, 2015. AD docket on the Internet at http://
(v) Airbus Service Bulletin A320–25–1B84, www.regulations.gov by searching for and
D30664–105 D30665–105 dated July 31, 2015. locating Docket No. FAA 2017–0556.
D30664–107 D30665–107 (2) This paragraph provides credit for (2) For more information about this AD,
D30664–109 D30665–109 actions required by paragraph (m)(2) of this contact Sanjay Ralhan, Aerospace Engineer,
D30664–305 D30665–305 AD, if those actions were performed before International Section, Transport Standards
D30664–307 D30665–307 the effective date of this AD using the Branch, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW.,
D30664–309 D30665–309 applicable service information in paragraphs Renton, WA 98057–3356; telephone 425–
D30664–311 D30665–311 (p)(2)(i) through (p)(2)(iv) of this AD. 227–1405; fax 425- 227–1149.
(i) Zodiac Aero Evacuation Systems (3) Service information identified in this
Service Bulletin S.B. A320 004–25–96, dated AD that is not incorporated by reference is
FIGURE 4 TO PARAGRAPHS (n) AND July 9, 2015; available at the addresses specified in
(o)(2) OF THIS AD—AIR CRUISERS (ii) Zodiac Aero Evacuation Systems paragraphs (s)(5) and (s)(6) of this AD.
AND AERAZUR ESCAPE SLIDE PACK Service Bulletin S.B. A320 004–25–96,
Revision 1, dated September 18, 2015. (s) Material Incorporated by Reference
ASSEMBLIES NOT APPROVED FOR
(iii) Zodiac Aero Evacuation Systems (1) The Director of the Federal Register
FURTHER INSTALLATION ON ANY AIR- Service Bulletin S.B. A320 004–25–97, dated approved the incorporation by reference
PLANE July 9, 2015. (IBR) of the service information listed in this
(iv) Zodiac Aero Evacuation Systems paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR
Part No. Service Bulletin S.B. A320 004–25–97, part 51.
Revision 1, dated September 18, 2015. (2) You must use this service information
D30664–101 D30665–101 as applicable to do the actions required by
D30664–103 D30665–103 (q) Other FAA AD Provisions this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise.
D31516–101 D31517–101 The following provisions also apply to this (3) The following service information was
D31516–103 D31517–103 AD: approved for IBR on January 16, 2018.
D31516–105 D31517–105 (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (i) Airbus Service Bulletin A320–25–1B81,
D31516–107 D31517–107 (AMOCs): The Manager, International Revision 01, dated December 10, 2015.
D31516–109 D31517–109 Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA, (ii) Airbus Service Bulletin A320–25–1B82,
has the authority to approve AMOCs for this Revision 02, dated July 6, 2017.
(o) New: Parts Installation Provisions AD, if requested using the procedures found (iii) Airbus Service Bulletin A320–25–
in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 1B83, Revision 01, dated December 10, 2015.
(1) As of the effective date of this AD, do 39.19, send your request to your principal (iv) Airbus Service Bulletin A320–25–
not install on any airplane an escape slide inspector or local Flight Standards District 1B84, Revision 01, dated December 10, 2015.
pack assembly having a part number Office, as appropriate. If sending information (v) Zodiac Aero Evacuation Systems
identified as ‘‘old’’ in table 1 to paragraphs directly to the International Section, send it Service Bulletin S.B. A320 004–25–96,
(l), (m)(2), (n)(2), and (o)(1) of this AD. to the attention of the person identified in Revision 2, dated April 29, 2016.
(2) As of the effective date of this AD, do paragraph (r)(2) of this AD. Information may (vi) Zodiac Aero Evacuation Systems
not install on any airplane an escape slide be emailed to: 9-ANM-116-AMOC- Service Bulletin S.B. A320 004–25–97,
pack assembly having a part number REQUESTS@faa.gov. Before using any Revision 2, dated September 1, 2016.
identified in figure 2 to paragraphs (n) and approved AMOC, notify your appropriate (4) The following service information was
(o)(2) of this AD, figure 3 to paragraphs (n) principal inspector, or lacking a principal approved for IBR on December 31, 2012 (77
and (o)(2) of this AD, and figure 4 to
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inspector, the manager of the local flight FR 70369, November 26, 2012).
paragraphs (n) and (o)(2) of this AD. standards district office/certificate holding (i) Airbus Service Bulletin A320–25–1723,
(3) Installation of an escape slide pack district office. dated December 17, 2010.
assembly having a part number approved (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: As of the (ii) Airbus Service Bulletin A320–25–1724,
after March 18, 2016 (the effective date of effective date of this AD, for any requirement dated December 17, 2010.
EASA AD 2016–0043), constitutes in this AD to obtain corrective actions from (iii) Air Cruisers Service Bulletin S.B. A320
compliance with the requirements of a manufacturer, the action must be 004–25–85, Revision 2, dated January 3,
paragraph (l) of this AD, provided the accomplished using a method approved by 2012.
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(iv) Air Cruisers Service Bulletin S.B. A320 thresholds, and requires installation of for all RB211–535E4–37, RB211–535E4–
004–25–56, dated November 12, 1999. new HP fuel pump-to-FFG and FFG-to- B–37, and RB211–535E4–C–37 turbofan
(5) For service information identified in HP pump inlet overspill return tube engines. AD 2014–24–08 applied to the
this AD, contact Airbus, Airworthiness assemblies and flanged adaptor. This specified products. The NPRM
Office—EIAS, 1 Rond Point Maurice
Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France;
AD was prompted by fuel leaks that published in the Federal Register on
telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61 have occurred at the flanged joints of May 26, 2017 (82 FR 24262). The NPRM
93 44 51; email account.airworth-eas@ the HP fuel pump-to-FFG tube assembly proposed to continue to require
airbus.com; Internet http://www.airbus.com. and FFG-to-HP pump inlet overspill replacing certain LP fuel filter-to-HP
For Zodiac Aerospace service information return tube assembly. We are issuing fuel pump tube assemblies. That NPRM
identified in this AD, contact Air Cruisers, this AD to correct the unsafe condition also proposed to require installation of
Cage Code 70167, 1747 State Route 34, Wall on these products. new HP fuel pump-to-FFG and FFG-to-
Township, NJ 07727–3935; telephone: (732) HP pump inlet overspill return tube
DATES: This AD is effective January 16,
681–3527; Internet: http:// assemblies and flanged adaptor.
www.zodiacaerospace.com. 2018.
(6) You may view this service information ADDRESSES: For service information Comments
at the FAA, Transport Standards Branch, identified in this final rule, contact
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For Rolls-Royce plc, Corporate We gave the public the opportunity to
information on the availability of this Communications, P.O. Box 31, Derby, participate in developing this AD. We
material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221. England, DE24 8BJ; phone: 011–44– considered the comments received.
(7) You may view this service information 1332–242424; fax: 011–44–1332–
that is incorporated by reference at the Request To Change Installation
National Archives and Records
249936; email: http://www.rolls- Prohibition
Administration (NARA). For information on royce.com/contact/civil_team.jsp;
Internet: https://customers.rolls- American Airlines (AAL) and FedEx
the availability of this material at NARA, call
202–741–6030, or go to: http:// royce.com/public/rollsroycecare. You Express stated the proposed AD would
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr- may view this service information at the prohibit reinstallation of earlier HP fuel
locations.html. FAA, Engine and Propeller Standards pump to FFG and FFG to HP pump inlet
Branch, 1200 District Avenue, overspill return tube assemblies. AAL
Issued in Renton, Washington, on
November 29, 2017. Burlington, MA. For information on the and FedEx Express request clarification
availability of this material at the FAA, that the HP fuel tube does not require
Jeffrey E. Duven,
call 781–238–7125. It is also available replacement if removed simply to gain
Director, System Oversight Division, Aircraft access to other components.
Certification Service. on the Internet at http://
www.regulations.gov by searching for FedEx is concerned that the current
[FR Doc. 2017–26363 Filed 12–8–17; 8:45 am]
and locating Docket No. FAA–2017– wording would result in serviceable
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
1117. tube assemblies having to be replaced in
a line environment when components
Examining the AD Docket such as the FFG or fuel pump are
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
You may examine the AD docket on replaced as part of fuel system
Federal Aviation Administration the Internet at http:// troubleshooting. AAL didn’t justify their
www.regulations.gov by searching for request.
14 CFR Part 39 and locating Docket No. FAA–2017– We agree. This AD requires
1117; or in person at the Docket replacement of the affected parts before
[Docket No. FAA–2017–1117; Product Management Facility between 9 a.m. they exceed 4,750 engine flight cycles
Identifier 94–ANE–39–AD; Amendment 39–
and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, (FC) or 15,000 flight hours (FH), or at a
19112; AD 2017–24–08]
except Federal holidays. The AD docket shop visit, whichever occurs first. To
RIN 2120–AA64 contains this AD, the mandatory address this comment, we deleted the
continuing airworthiness information, Installations Prohibition paragraph and
Airworthiness Directives; Rolls-Royce regulatory evaluation, any comments integrated the previous restrictions into
plc Turbofan Engines received, and other information. The paragraph (h), Definitions, adding the
AGENCY: Federal Aviation address for the Docket Office (phone: statement that ‘‘The reinstallation of
Administration (FAA), DOT. 800–647–5527) is Document affected parts, removed to facilitate on-
ACTION: Final rule.
Management Facility, U.S. Department wing/in-service maintenance of adjacent
of Transportation, Docket Operations, components, is acceptable within the
SUMMARY: We are superseding M–30, West Building Ground Floor, limits prescribed by paragraphs (g)(1)
airworthiness directive (AD) 2014–24– Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey and (2) of this AD.’’
08 for all Rolls-Royce plc (RR) RB211– Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590.
Request To Change Applicability
535E4–37, RB211–535E4–B–37, and FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
RB211–535E4–C–37 turbofan engines Robert Green, Aerospace Engineer, ECO AAL and UPS requested clarification
with certain low-pressure (LP) fuel Branch, FAA, 1200 District Avenue, of shop visit. They would like to clarify
filter-to-high-pressure (HP) fuel pump Burlington, MA 01803; phone: 781– the shop visit definition as, ‘‘For the
tube assemblies, or HP fuel pump-to- 238–7754; fax: 781–238–7199; email: purpose of this AD, a shop visit is
fuel flow governor (FFG) or FFG-to-HP robert.green@faa.gov. defined as the separation of major
pump inlet overspill return tube SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: mating module flanges to perform
sradovich on DSK3GMQ082PROD with RULES
assemblies and flanged adaptor, maintenance or overhaul, excluding the
installed. AD 2014–24–08 required Discussion removal or replacement of the high
replacing certain LP fuel filter-to-HP We issued a notice of proposed speed gearbox, or for the sole purpose
fuel pump tube assemblies. This AD rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR of transporting the engine without
retains the requirement in AD 2014–24– part 39 to supersede AD 2014–24–08, performing subsequent maintenance or
08 to remove the LP fuel filter-to-HP Amendment 39–18041 (79 FR 71308, overhaul.’’ They gave no justification for
fuel pump tube, adds new compliance December 2, 2014), ‘‘AD 2014–24–08,’’ the requested change.
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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 January 16, 2018. | |
| 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 58102 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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