82 FR 58110 - 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)
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[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 236 (Monday, December 11, 2017)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 58110-58113] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2017-26260] [[Page 58110]] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2017-0622; Product Identifier 2016-NM-192-AD; Amendment 39-19120; AD 2017-25-06] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of Transportation (DOT). ACTION: Final rule. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Airbus Model A318 and 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. This AD was prompted by reports of a vertical strut penetrating through the cabin floor during an emergency water landing and on airframe ground contact at certain speeds/accelerations. This AD requires modification of the fuselage structure at a certain frame. 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. ADDRESSES: For 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. 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-2017-0622. 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- 0622; or in person at the Docket Management Facility between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket contains this AD, the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and other information. The street address for the Docket Office (telephone: 800-647-5527) is Docket Management Facility, U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 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 by adding an AD that would apply to certain Airbus Model A318 and 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 28596) (``the NPRM''). The NPRM was prompted by reports of a vertical strut penetrating through the cabin floor during an emergency water landing and on airframe ground contact at certain speeds/accelerations. The NPRM proposed to require modification of the fuselage structure at frame (FR) 65. We are issuing this AD to prevent the central vertical strut at FR65 from penetrating through the cabin floor in certain conditions, which could lead to injury of occupants and delays during an emergency evacuation. The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical Agent for the Member States of the European Union, has issued EASA AD 2016-0212, dated October 25, 2016 (referred to after this as the Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or ``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for certain Airbus Model A318 and 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 MCAI states: In service occurrences were reported where, as a consequence [during an emergency water landing and] of an airframe ground contact above certified vertical speed/vertical acceleration, the vertical strut at Frame (FR) 65 penetrated through the cabin floor. This condition, if not corrected, could lead to injury of occupants and/or delays during emergency evacuation. To address this potential unsafe condition, Airbus developed mod 153724, a structural change which prevents the central vertical strut at FR65 to pass through the cabin floor, and issued Service Bulletin (SB) A320-53-1262 to provide instructions for installation of this modification on aeroplanes in service. After SB A320-53-1262 was issued, incorrect MSN [manufacturer serial number] allocations and configuration definitions were identified in it. Consequently Airbus revised that SB, and in addition issued SB A320-53-1333 and SB A320-53-1334. For the reason described above, this [EASA] AD requires modification of the fuselage structure at FR65. 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- 0622. Comments We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing this AD. The following presents the comments received on the NPRM and the FAA's response to each comment. Request for Different Method of Compliance for Foam Tape United Airlines (UAL) requested that we include an exception to allow the use of a different foam tape that better meets the needs of its fleet. UAL mentioned that the purpose of the tape is to reduce vibration and prevent chafing from the floor panels, and that the location is considered a ``wet'' area of the aft cabin that is susceptible to corrosion. UAL also stated that the tape specified does not meet its corrosion prevention and control program (CPCP) standards, and that the tape can retain moisture and may not adequately seal between the floor panel and floor support structure. UAL indicated that protecting the floor beams from moisture ingress has been an ongoing effort on its fleet through the CPCP committee and that due to corrosion reports UAL uses a different foam tape on all floor support structure in the cabin ``wet'' areas. UAL pointed out that it has benefited from superior corrosion protection due to using the different foam tape and stressed its continual commitment to monitoring and evaluating new products and procedures for the aft cabin ``wet'' areas. UAL also requested that we provide an exception to the ``RC'' (Required for Compliance) specification associated with installation of the foam tape. We agree to include an exception for the reasons provided. We have added paragraph (h), ``Service Information Exceptions,'' to this AD and redesignated subsequent paragraphs accordingly. In paragraph (h)(1) of this [[Page 58111]] AD, we added an exception for using an alternative foam tape, in accordance with a method approved by the Manager, International Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA; or EASA; or Airbus's EASA Design Organization Approval (DOA). Request for Exception for Placard Installation at FR65 UAL also requested that we provide an exception to the ``RC'' specification associated with installation of the placard. UAL concurred with marking of modification areas to prevent de- modification, but uses a different method (marking AD areas when there is high risk of de-modification, and denoting the applicable Engineering Authorization and/or AD). UAL stated that marking the modification area in accordance with the service information does not bring awareness to technicians and that the service information may not be readily available for reference. Additionally, UAL pointed out that because the modification is a complex alteration which cannot be easily returned to the original configuration, it considers the modification to be low risk of de-modification. UAL also pointed out that Airbus has identified illustrated parts catalog (IPC) and structural repair manual (SRM) publications affected in the specified service information and that the IPC changes will identify the proper configuration between pre- and post-modification accomplishment. UAL mentioned that excepting the placard marking on FR65 from the ``RC'' requirement will allow operators (if they choose) to mark their applicable Engineering Authorization and/or AD instead and that applying the placard does not affect the technical intent of the modification. We agree to include an exception for the reasons provided. In paragraph (h)(2) of this AD, we added an exception to specify that the referenced placard installation is not required by this AD. Request To Refer to Later Revisions of the Service Information American Airlines (AAL) requested that we delay issuance of the final rule until the manufacturer can release Revision 02 (we referred to Revision 01 in the NPRM) of Airbus Service Bulletin A320-53-1262. AAL pointed out that Revision 02 of Airbus Service Bulletin A320-53- 1262 is expected to address certain discrepancies found during validation of the service information. UAL also requested that we verify that the required service information specified in the NPRM is at the latest revision level to prevent alternative method of compliance (AMOC) requests immediately following publication of the final rule. We have verified that the required service information specified in this AD is at the latest revision level. We do not consider that delaying this action until release of the planned service information is warranted, since Revision 02 of Airbus Service Bulletin A320-53-1262 is not yet approved and we cannot allow future revisions of service information in this AD. Additionally, AAL did not provide any further details associated with the discrepancies discovered during validation. We have determined that using Revision 01 of Airbus Service Bulletin A320-53-1262 adequately addresses the identified unsafe condition. However, under the provisions of paragraph (i)(1) of this AD, we will consider requests for approval of an AMOC to allow the use of Revision 02 of Airbus Service Bulletin A320-53-1262 after issuance of the updated service information. We have not changed this AD in this regard. Conclusion We reviewed the relevant data, considered the comments received, and determined that air safety and the public interest require adopting this AD with the changes described previously and minor editorial changes. We have determined that these minor changes:Are consistent with the intent that was proposed in the NPRM for correcting the unsafe condition; and Do not add any additional burden upon the public than was already proposed in the NPRM. We also determined that these changes will not increase the economic burden on any operator or increase the scope of this AD. Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 Airbus has issued the following Airbus service information: Airbus Service Bulletin A320-53-1262, excluding Appendix 01 and including Appendix 02, Revision 01, dated July 29, 2016; Airbus Service Bulletin A320-53-1333, excluding Appendix 01 and including Appendix 02, dated July 29, 2016; and Airbus Service Bulletin A320-53-1334, excluding Appendix 01 and including Appendixes 02 and 03, dated July 29, 2016. The service information describes procedures for modifying the fuselage structure at FR65. 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. Costs of Compliance We estimate that this AD affects 1,123 airplanes of U.S. registry. We estimate the following costs to comply with this AD: Estimated Costs ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cost per Cost on U.S. Action Labor cost Parts cost product operators ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Modification.......................... 18 work-hours x $85 per $16,600 $18,130 $20,359,990 hour = $1,530. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 [[Page 58112]] of ADs is normally a function of the Compliance and Airworthiness Division, but during this transition period, the Executive Director has delegated the authority to issue ADs applicable to transport category airplanes to the Director of the System Oversight Division. Regulatory Findings We determined that this AD will not have federalism implications under Executive Order 13132. This AD will not have a substantial direct effect on the States, on the relationship between the national government and the States, or on the distribution of power and responsibilities among the various levels of government. For the reasons discussed above, I certify that this AD: 1. Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive Order 12866; 2. Is not a ``significant rule'' under the DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); 3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska; and 4. Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by reference, Safety. Adoption of the Amendment Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator, the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows: PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES 0 1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows: Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. Sec. 39.13 [Amended] 0 2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness directive (AD): 2017-25-06 Airbus: Amendment 39-19120; Docket No. FAA-2017-0622; Product Identifier 2016-NM-192-AD. (a) Effective Date This AD is effective January 16, 2018. (b) Affected ADs None. (c) Applicability This AD applies to the airplanes identified in paragraphs (c)(1), (c)(2), (c)(3), and (c)(4) of this AD, certificated in any category, all manufacturer serial numbers, except those on which Airbus Modification 153724 was embodied in production. (1) Airbus Model A318-111, -112, -121, and -122 airplanes. (2) Airbus Model A319-111, -112, -113, -114, -115, -131, -132, and -133 airplanes. (3) Airbus Model A320-211, -212, -214, -231, -232, and -233 airplanes. (4) Airbus Model A321-111, -112, -131, -211, -212, -213, -231, and -232 airplanes. (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 53, Fuselage. (e) Reason This AD was prompted by reports of a vertical strut penetrating through the cabin floor during an emergency water landing and on airframe ground contact at certain speeds/accelerations. We are issuing this AD to prevent the central vertical strut at frame (FR) 65 from penetrating through the cabin floor in certain conditions, which could lead to injury of occupants and delays during an emergency evacuation. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Modification Except as provided by paragraphs (h)(1) and (h)(2) of this AD: Within 72 months after the effective date of this AD, modify the fuselage structure at FR65, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of the applicable service bulletin specified in paragraph (g)(1), (g)(2), or (g)(3) of this AD. (1) For Model A318 and 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, as identified in Airbus Service Bulletin A320-53-1262, Revision 01, dated July 29, 2016: Airbus Service Bulletin A320-53-1262, excluding Appendix 01 and including Appendix 02, Revision 01, dated July 29, 2016. (2) For Model A320-211, -212, -214, -232, and -233 airplanes, as identified in Airbus Service Bulletin A320-53-1333, dated July 29, 2016: Airbus Service Bulletin A320-53-1333, excluding Appendix 01 and including Appendix 02, dated July 29, 2016. (3) For Model A321-211, -213, and -231 airplanes as identified in Airbus Service Bulletin A320-53-1334, dated July 29, 2016: Airbus Service Bulletin A320-53-1334, excluding Appendix 01 and including Appendixes 02 and 03, dated July 29, 2016. (h) Service Information Exceptions (1) Where the service bulletin specified in paragraphs (g)(1), (g)(2), or (g)(3) of this AD specifies to use ABS5006 foam tape on the new floor support beam, this AD allows the installation of an alternative foam tape, in accordance with a method approved by the Manager, International Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA; or the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA); or Airbus's EASA Design Organization Approval (DOA). If approved by the DOA, the approval must include the DOA-authorized signature. (2) Where the service bulletin specified in paragraphs (g)(1), (g)(2), or (g)(3) of this AD specifies to install a placard at FR65, that placard installation is not required by this AD. (i) 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 (j)(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 DOA. If approved by the DOA, the approval must include the DOA- authorized signature. (3) Required for Compliance (RC): Except as specified in paragraph (h) of this AD, if any service information contains procedures or tests that are identified as RC, those procedures and tests must be done to comply with this AD; any procedures or tests that are not identified as RC are recommended. Those procedures and tests that are not identified as RC may be deviated from using accepted methods in accordance with the operator's maintenance or inspection program without obtaining approval of an AMOC, provided the procedures and tests identified as RC can be done and the airplane can be put back in an airworthy condition. Any substitutions or changes to procedures or tests identified as RC require approval of an AMOC. (j) Related Information (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA AD 2016-0212, dated October 25, 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-2017-0622. (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. (k) 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. [[Page 58113]] (2) You must use this service information as applicable to do the actions required by this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise. (i) Airbus Service Bulletin A320-53-1262, excluding Appendix 01 and including Appendix 02, Revision 01, dated July 29, 2016. (ii) Airbus Service Bulletin A320-53-1333, excluding Appendix 01 and including Appendix 02, dated July 29, 2016. (iii) Airbus Service Bulletin A320-53-1334, excluding Appendix 01 and including Appendixes 02 and 03, dated July 29, 2016. (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. (4) You may view this service information at the FAA, Transport Standards Branch, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 425-227-1221. (5) You may view this service information that is incorporated by reference at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For information on the availability of this material at NARA, call 202-741-6030, or go to: http://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html. Issued in Renton, Washington, on November 16, 2017. Chris Spangenberg, Acting Director, System Oversight Division, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2017-26260 Filed 12-8-17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION contains this AD, the regulatory To address this potential unsafe condition,
evaluation, any comments received, and Airbus developed mod 153724, a structural
Federal Aviation Administration other information. The street address for change which prevents the central vertical
the Docket Office (telephone: 800–647– strut at FR65 to pass through the cabin floor,
14 CFR Part 39 and issued Service Bulletin (SB) A320–53–
5527) is Docket Management Facility, 1262 to provide instructions for installation
[Docket No. FAA–2017–0622; Product U.S. Department of Transportation, of this modification on aeroplanes in service.
Identifier 2016–NM–192–AD; Amendment Docket Operations, M–30, West After SB A320–53–1262 was issued, incorrect
39–19120; AD 2017–25–06] Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140, MSN [manufacturer serial number]
1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., allocations and configuration definitions
RIN 2120–AA64 were identified in it. Consequently Airbus
Washington, DC 20590.
revised that SB, and in addition issued SB
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: A320–53–1333 and SB A320–53–1334.
Airplanes Sanjay Ralhan, Aerospace Engineer, For the reason described above, this
International Section, Transport [EASA] AD requires modification of the
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Standards Branch, FAA, 1601 Lind fuselage structure at FR65.
Administration (FAA), Department of Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356;
Transportation (DOT). You may examine the MCAI in the
telephone: 425–227–1405; fax: 425– AD docket on the Internet at http://
ACTION: Final rule. 227–1149. www.regulations.gov by searching for
SUMMARY: We are adopting a new SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: and locating Docket No. FAA–2017–
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Discussion 0622.
Airbus Model A318 and A319 series Comments
airplanes; Model A320–211, –212, –214, We issued a notice of proposed
–231, –232, and –233 airplanes; and rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR We gave the public the opportunity to
Model A321–111, –112, –131, –211, part 39 by adding an AD that would participate in developing this AD. The
–212, –213, –231, and –232 airplanes. apply to certain Airbus Model A318 and following presents the comments
This AD was prompted by reports of a A319 series airplanes; Model A320–211, received on the NPRM and the FAA’s
vertical strut penetrating through the –212, –214, –231, –232, and –233 response to each comment.
cabin floor during an emergency water airplanes; and Model A321–111, –112, Request for Different Method of
landing and on airframe ground contact –131, –211, –212, –213, –231, and –232 Compliance for Foam Tape
at certain speeds/accelerations. This AD airplanes. The NPRM published in the
Federal Register on June 23, 2017 (82 United Airlines (UAL) requested that
requires modification of the fuselage
FR 28596) (‘‘the NPRM’’). The NPRM we include an exception to allow the
structure at a certain frame. We are
was prompted by reports of a vertical use of a different foam tape that better
issuing this AD to address the unsafe
strut penetrating through the cabin floor meets the needs of its fleet. UAL
condition on these products.
during an emergency water landing and mentioned that the purpose of the tape
DATES: This AD is effective January 16, is to reduce vibration and prevent
2018. on airframe ground contact at certain
speeds/accelerations. The NPRM chafing from the floor panels, and that
The Director of the Federal Register the location is considered a ‘‘wet’’ area
approved the incorporation by reference proposed to require modification of the
fuselage structure at frame (FR) 65. We of the aft cabin that is susceptible to
of certain publications listed in this AD corrosion. UAL also stated that the tape
as of January 16, 2018. are issuing this AD to prevent the
central vertical strut at FR65 from specified does not meet its corrosion
ADDRESSES: For service information prevention and control program (CPCP)
penetrating through the cabin floor in
identified in this final rule, contact certain conditions, which could lead to standards, and that the tape can retain
Airbus, Airworthiness Office–EIAS, 1 injury of occupants and delays during moisture and may not adequately seal
Rond Point Maurice Bellonte, 31707 an emergency evacuation. between the floor panel and floor
Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone: +33 5 support structure. UAL indicated that
The European Aviation Safety Agency
61 93 36 96; fax: +33 5 61 93 44 51; protecting the floor beams from
(EASA), which is the Technical Agent
email: account.airworth-eas@ moisture ingress has been an ongoing
for the Member States of the European
airbus.com; Internet: http:// effort on its fleet through the CPCP
Union, has issued EASA AD 2016–0212,
www.airbus.com. You may view this committee and that due to corrosion
dated October 25, 2016 (referred to after
referenced service information at the reports UAL uses a different foam tape
this as the Mandatory Continuing
FAA, Transport Standards Branch, 1601 on all floor support structure in the
Airworthiness Information, or ‘‘the
Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For cabin ‘‘wet’’ areas. UAL pointed out that
MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe condition
information on the availability of this it has benefited from superior corrosion
for certain Airbus Model A318 and
material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221. protection due to using the different
A319 series airplanes; Model A320–211,
It is also available on the Internet at foam tape and stressed its continual
–212, –214, –231, –232, and –233
http://www.regulations.gov by searching commitment to monitoring and
airplanes; and Model A321–111, –112,
for and locating Docket No. FAA–2017– evaluating new products and
–131, –211, –212, –213, –231, and –232
0622. procedures for the aft cabin ‘‘wet’’ areas.
airplanes. The MCAI states:
UAL also requested that we provide
Examining the AD Docket In service occurrences were reported an exception to the ‘‘RC’’ (Required for
You may examine the AD docket on where, as a consequence [during an Compliance) specification associated
sradovich on DSK3GMQ082PROD with RULES
the Internet at http:// emergency water landing and] of an airframe with installation of the foam tape.
www.regulations.gov by searching for ground contact above certified vertical speed/ We agree to include an exception for
vertical acceleration, the vertical strut at
and locating Docket No. FAA–2017– Frame (FR) 65 penetrated through the cabin
the reasons provided. We have added
0622; or in person at the Docket floor. paragraph (h), ‘‘Service Information
Management Facility between 9 a.m. This condition, if not corrected, could lead Exceptions,’’ to this AD and
and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, to injury of occupants and/or delays during redesignated subsequent paragraphs
except Federal holidays. The AD docket emergency evacuation. accordingly. In paragraph (h)(1) of this
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of ADs is normally a function of the manufacturer serial numbers, except those on (2) Where the service bulletin specified in
Compliance and Airworthiness which Airbus Modification 153724 was paragraphs (g)(1), (g)(2), or (g)(3) of this AD
Division, but during this transition embodied in production. specifies to install a placard at FR65, that
(1) Airbus Model A318–111, –112, –121, placard installation is not required by this
period, the Executive Director has
and –122 airplanes. AD.
delegated the authority to issue ADs (2) Airbus Model A319–111, –112, –113,
applicable to transport category –114, –115, –131, –132, and –133 airplanes. (i) Other FAA AD Provisions
airplanes to the Director of the System (3) Airbus Model A320–211, –212, –214, The following provisions also apply to this
Oversight Division. –231, –232, and –233 airplanes. AD:
(4) Airbus Model A321–111, –112, –131, (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance
Regulatory Findings –211, –212, –213, –231, and –232 airplanes. (AMOCs): The Manager, International
We determined that this AD will not Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA,
(d) Subject
have federalism implications under has the authority to approve AMOCs for this
Air Transport Association (ATA) of AD, if requested using the procedures found
Executive Order 13132. This AD will America Code 53, Fuselage. in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR
not have a substantial direct effect on
(e) Reason 39.19, send your request to your principal
the States, on the relationship between inspector or local Flight Standards District
the national government and the States, This AD was prompted by reports of a Office, as appropriate. If sending information
or on the distribution of power and vertical strut penetrating through the cabin directly to the International Section, send it
responsibilities among the various floor during an emergency water landing and to the attention of the person identified in
levels of government. on airframe ground contact at certain speeds/ paragraph (j)(2) of this AD. Information may
accelerations. We are issuing this AD to be emailed to: 9-ANM-116-AMOC-
For the reasons discussed above, I prevent the central vertical strut at frame (FR)
certify that this AD: REQUESTS@faa.gov. Before using any
65 from penetrating through the cabin floor approved AMOC, notify your appropriate
1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory in certain conditions, which could lead to
action’’ under Executive Order 12866; principal inspector, or lacking a principal
injury of occupants and delays during an
inspector, the manager of the local flight
2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the emergency evacuation.
standards district office/certificate holding
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures (f) Compliance district office.
(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any
Comply with this AD within the
3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in requirement in this AD to obtain corrective
compliance times specified, unless already
Alaska; and done. actions from a manufacturer, the action must
4. Will not have a significant be accomplished using a method approved
economic impact, positive or negative, (g) Modification by the Manager, International Section,
on a substantial number of small entities Except as provided by paragraphs (h)(1) Transport Standards Branch, FAA; or EASA;
under the criteria of the Regulatory and (h)(2) of this AD: Within 72 months after or Airbus’s EASA DOA. If approved by the
the effective date of this AD, modify the DOA, the approval must include the DOA-
Flexibility Act. authorized signature.
fuselage structure at FR65, in accordance
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 with the Accomplishment Instructions of the (3) Required for Compliance (RC): Except
applicable service bulletin specified in as specified in paragraph (h) of this AD, if
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation paragraph (g)(1), (g)(2), or (g)(3) of this AD. any service information contains procedures
safety, Incorporation by reference, (1) For Model A318 and A319 series or tests that are identified as RC, those
Safety. airplanes; Model A320–211, –212, –214, procedures and tests must be done to comply
–231, –232, and –233 airplanes; and Model with this AD; any procedures or tests that are
Adoption of the Amendment not identified as RC are recommended. Those
A321–111, –112, –131, –211, –212, –213,
Accordingly, under the authority –231, and –232 airplanes, as identified in procedures and tests that are not identified
delegated to me by the Administrator, Airbus Service Bulletin A320–53–1262, as RC may be deviated from using accepted
the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as Revision 01, dated July 29, 2016: Airbus methods in accordance with the operator’s
Service Bulletin A320–53–1262, excluding maintenance or inspection program without
follows:
Appendix 01 and including Appendix 02, obtaining approval of an AMOC, provided
Revision 01, dated July 29, 2016. the procedures and tests identified as RC can
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
(2) For Model A320–211, –212, –214, –232, be done and the airplane can be put back in
DIRECTIVES and –233 airplanes, as identified in Airbus an airworthy condition. Any substitutions or
Service Bulletin A320–53–1333, dated July changes to procedures or tests identified as
■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 29, 2016: Airbus Service Bulletin A320–53– RC require approval of an AMOC.
continues to read as follows: 1333, excluding Appendix 01 and including
Appendix 02, dated July 29, 2016. (j) Related Information
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
(3) For Model A321–211, –213, and –231 (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing
§ 39.13 [Amended] airplanes as identified in Airbus Service Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA AD
Bulletin A320–53–1334, dated July 29, 2016: 2016–0212, dated October 25, 2016, for
■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding Airbus Service Bulletin A320–53–1334, related information. This MCAI may be
the following new airworthiness excluding Appendix 01 and including found in the AD docket on the Internet at
directive (AD): Appendixes 02 and 03, dated July 29, 2016. http://www.regulations.gov by searching for
2017–25–06 Airbus: Amendment 39–19120; and locating Docket No. FAA–2017–0622.
(h) Service Information Exceptions (2) For more information about this AD,
Docket No. FAA–2017–0622; Product
Identifier 2016–NM–192–AD. (1) Where the service bulletin specified in contact Sanjay Ralhan, Aerospace Engineer,
paragraphs (g)(1), (g)(2), or (g)(3) of this AD International Section, Transport Standards
(a) Effective Date specifies to use ABS5006 foam tape on the Branch, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW.,
This AD is effective January 16, 2018. new floor support beam, this AD allows the Renton, WA 98057–3356; telephone: 425–
sradovich on DSK3GMQ082PROD with RULES
installation of an alternative foam tape, in 227–1405; fax: 425–227–1149.
(b) Affected ADs accordance with a method approved by the
Manager, International Section, Transport (k) Material Incorporated by Reference
None.
Standards Branch, FAA; or the European (1) The Director of the Federal Register
(c) Applicability Aviation Safety Agency (EASA); or Airbus’s approved the incorporation by reference
This AD applies to the airplanes identified EASA Design Organization Approval (DOA). (IBR) of the service information listed in this
in paragraphs (c)(1), (c)(2), (c)(3), and (c)(4) If approved by the DOA, the approval must paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR
of this AD, certificated in any category, all include the DOA-authorized signature. part 51.
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(2) You must use this service information ADDRESSES: The docket for this Dated: December 4, 2017.
as applicable to do the actions required by deviation, USCG–2017–1072 is available Steven M. Fischer,
this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise. at http://www.regulations.gov. Type the Bridge Administrator, Thirteenth Coast Guard
(i) Airbus Service Bulletin A320–53–1262, docket number in the ‘‘SEARCH’’ box District.
excluding Appendix 01 and including
Appendix 02, Revision 01, dated July 29,
and click ‘‘SEARCH.’’ Click on Open [FR Doc. 2017–26573 Filed 12–8–17; 8:45 am]
2016. Docket Folder on the line associated BILLING CODE 9110–04–P
(ii) Airbus Service Bulletin A320–53–1333, with this deviation.
excluding Appendix 01 and including FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If
Appendix 02, dated July 29, 2016. you have questions on this temporary DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND
(iii) Airbus Service Bulletin A320–53– SECURITY
1334, excluding Appendix 01 and including
deviation, call or email Mr. Steven
Appendixes 02 and 03, dated July 29, 2016. Fischer, Bridge Administrator, Coast Guard
(3) For service information identified in Thirteenth Coast Guard District;
this AD, contact Airbus, Airworthiness telephone 206–220–7282, email d13-pf- 33 CFR Part 165
Office–EIAS, 1 Rond Point Maurice Bellonte, d13bridges@uscg.mil.
31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone: +33 [Docket Number USCG–2017–0986]
5 61 93 36 96; fax: +33 5 61 93 44 51; email:
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: BNSF
account.airworth-eas@airbus.com; Internet: requested that the BNSF Swing Bridge RIN 1625–AA00
http://www.airbus.com. across the Columbia River, mile 105.6,
(4) You may view this service information remain closed to marine vessel traffic to Safety Zone; Lower Mississippi River,
at the FAA, Transport Standards Branch, install new swing gears, shafts and New Orleans, LA
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For bearings. During this installation period, AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.
information on the availability of this the swing span of the bridge will be in
material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221. ACTION: Temporary final rule.
the closed-to-navigation position;
(5) You may view this service information however, the span may be opened for
that is incorporated by reference at the SUMMARY: The Coast Guard is
National Archives and Records
maritime emergencies, when an hour’s establishing a temporary safety zone for
Administration (NARA). For information on notice has been given, but any navigable waters on the Lower
the availability of this material at NARA, call emergency opening will necessitate a Mississippi River above Head of Passes
202–741–6030, or go to: http:// time extension to the approved dates. between mile marker (MM) 94.0 and
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr- The BNSF Swing Bridge, mile 105.6, MM 95.0. This safety zone is needed to
locations.html. provides 39 feet of vertical clearance protect personnel, vessels and the
Issued in Renton, Washington, on above Columbia River Datum 0.0 while marine environment from potential
November 16, 2017. in the closed position. hazards associated with a fireworks
Chris Spangenberg, The subject bridge operates in display on January 6, 2018. This
Acting Director, System Oversight Division, accordance with 33 CFR 117.5. This rulemaking will prohibit persons and
Aircraft Certification Service. deviation allows the swing span of the vessels from being in the safety zone
[FR Doc. 2017–26260 Filed 12–8–17; 8:45 am] BNSF Railway Bridge across the unless authorized by the Captain of the
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P Columbia River, mile 105.6, to remain Port Sector New Orleans (COTP) or a
in the closed-to-navigation position, and designated representative.
need not open for maritime traffic from DATES: This rule is effective from 8:30
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on December 19, 2017, p.m. through 9:30 p.m. on January 6,
SECURITY and 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on December 21, 2018.
2017. The bridge shall operate in
ADDRESSES: Documents mentioned in
Coast Guard accordance to 33 CFR 117.5 at all other
this preamble are part of docket USCG–
times. Waterway usage on this part of
2017–0986. To view documents
33 CFR Part 117 the Columbia River includes vessels
mentioned in this preamble as being
ranging from large ships to commercial
[Docket No. USCG–2017–1072] available in the docket, go to http://
tug and tow vessels to recreational
www.regulations.gov, type the docket
pleasure craft including cabin cruisers
Drawbridge Operation Regulation; number in the ‘‘SEARCH’’ box and click
and sailing vessels. Vessels able to pass
Columbia River, Vancouver, WA ‘‘SEARCH.’’ Click on Open Docket
through the bridge in the closed-to-
Folder on the line associated with this
AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS. navigation position may do so at
rulemaking.
ACTION:Notice of deviation from anytime. The bridge will be able to open
for emergencies, if an hour’s notice is FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If
drawbridge regulations. you have questions about this
given, and there is no immediate
SUMMARY: The Coast Guard has issued a alternate route for vessels to pass. The rulemaking, call or email Lieutenant
temporary deviation from the operating Coast Guard will also inform the users Commander (LCDR) Howard K. Vacco,
schedule that governs the Burlington of the waterways through our Local and Sector New Orleans, Waterways
Northern Santa Fe (BNSF) Railway Broadcast Notices to Mariners of the Management Division Chief, U.S. Coast
Bridge across the Columbia River, mile change in operating schedule for the Guard; telephone 504–365–2281, email
105.6, at Vancouver, WA. The deviation bridge so that vessels can arrange their Howard.K.Vacco@uscg.mil.
is necessary to accommodate transits to minimize any impact caused SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
sradovich on DSK3GMQ082PROD with RULES
replacement gears, shafts and bearings. by the temporary deviation. I. Table of Abbreviations
This deviation allows the bridge to In accordance with 33 CFR 117.35(e),
remain in the closed-to-navigation CFR Code of Federal Regulations
the drawbridge must return to its regular COTP Captain of the Port Sector New
position during maintenance activities. operating schedule immediately at the Orleans
DATES: This deviation is effective from end of the designated time period. This DHS Department of Homeland Security
7 a.m. on December 19, 2017 to 7 p.m. deviation from the operating regulations FR Federal Register
on December 21, 2017. is authorized under 33 CFR 117.35. NPRM Notice of proposed rulemaking
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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 58110 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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