82 FR 58715 - Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 239 (December 14, 2017)

Page Range		58715-58718
FR Document		2017-26627
We are superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2012-21-04, which applied to all Airbus Model A300 series airplanes; Model A310 series airplanes; and Model A300 B4-600, B4-600R, and F4-600R series airplanes, and Model A300 C4-605R Variant F airplanes (collectively called Model A300-600 series airplanes). AD 2012-21-04 required repetitive inspections for, and replacement of, any cracked hood halves of fuel pump canisters. Since we issued AD 2012-21-04, we allowed inspections of the wing-outer tank and trim tank fuel pump canister hood halves to be terminated. This new AD retains the requirements of AD 2012-21-04, reinstates the terminated inspections, and adds optional terminating actions. This AD was prompted by reports of cracked fuel pump canister hoods located in fuel tanks and new in-service events of wing-outer tank fuel pump canister hood cracking. We are issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2017-0714; Product Identifier 2017-NM-042-AD; Amendment 
39-19123; AD 2017-25-09]
RIN 2120-AA64


Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes

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

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: We are superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2012-21-04, 
which applied to all Airbus Model A300 series airplanes; Model A310 
series airplanes; and Model A300 B4-600, B4-600R, and F4-600R series 
airplanes, and Model A300 C4-605R Variant F airplanes (collectively 
called Model A300-600 series airplanes).
    AD 2012-21-04 required repetitive inspections for, and replacement 
of, any cracked hood halves of fuel pump canisters. Since we issued AD 
2012-21-04, we allowed inspections of the wing-outer tank and trim tank 
fuel pump canister hood halves to be terminated.
    This new AD retains the requirements of AD 2012-21-04, reinstates 
the terminated inspections, and adds optional terminating actions. This 
AD was prompted by reports of cracked fuel pump canister hoods located 
in fuel tanks and new in-service events of wing-outer tank fuel pump 
canister hood cracking. We are issuing this AD to address the unsafe 
condition on these products.

DATES: This AD is effective January 18, 2018.
    The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by 
reference of certain publications listed in this AD as of January 18, 
2018.
    The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by 
reference of certain other publications listed in this AD as of 
November 27, 2012 (77 FR 64701, October 23, 2012).

ADDRESSES: For service information identified in this final rule, 
contact Airbus SAS, Airworthiness Office--EAW, 1 Rond Point Maurice 
Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone: +33 5 61 93 36 96; 
fax: +33 5 61 93 44 51; email: [email protected]; 
internet: http://www.airbus.com. You may view this referenced service 
information at the FAA, Transport Standards Branch, 1601 Lind Avenue 
SW, Renton, WA. For information on the availability of this material at 
the FAA, call 425-227-1221. It is also available on the internet at 
http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. 
FAA-2017-0714.

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-
0714; 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: Dan Rodina, Aerospace Engineer, 
International Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA, 1601 Lind 
Avenue SW, Renton, WA 98057-3356; telephone: 425-227-2125; fax: 425-
227-1149.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

Discussion

    We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR 
part 39 to supersede AD 2012-21-04, Amendment 39-17220 (77 FR 64701, 
October 23, 2012) (``AD 2012-21-04''). AD 2012-21-04 applied to all 
Airbus Model A300 series airplanes; Model A310 series airplanes; and 
Model A300 B4-600, B4-600R, and F4-600R series airplanes, and Model 
A300 C4-605R Variant F airplanes (collectively called Model A300-600 
series airplanes).
    The NPRM published in the Federal Register on August 2, 2017 (82 FR 
35911). The NPRM was prompted by reports of cracked fuel pump canister 
hoods located in fuel tanks and new in-service events of wing-outer 
tank fuel pump canister hood cracking. The NPRM proposed to retain the 
requirements of AD 2012-21-04, reinstate terminated inspections, and 
add optional terminating actions. We

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are issuing this AD to prevent any detached canister hood fragments/
debris from being ingested into the fuel feed system, and becoming a 
potential source of ignition with consequent fire or explosion.
    The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical 
Agent for the Member States of the European Union, has issued EASA AD 
2017-0051, dated March 23, 2017 (referred to after this as the 
Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or ``the MCAI''), to 
correct an unsafe condition for all Airbus Model A300 series airplanes; 
Model A310 series airplanes; and Model A300-600 series airplanes. The 
MCAI states:

    Reports were received of finding cracked fuel pump canister 
hoods located in fuel tanks on in-service aeroplanes. Initial 
analyses, laboratory testing and examinations suggested that 
vibration-induced fatigue could have caused these cracks. However, 
initial data could not exclude some other potential contributing 
factors.
    This condition, if not detected and corrected, could lead to 
detached canister hood fragments or debris being ingested into the 
fuel feed system. In addition, metallic debris inside the fuel tank 
could result in a potential source of fuel vapour ignition, possibly 
resulting in a fire or fuel tank explosion and consequent loss of 
the aeroplane.
    To address this potential unsafe condition, EASA issued AD 2011-
0124 (later revised) [FAA AD 2012-21-04 corresponds to EASA AD 2011-
0124] to require repetitive inspections of the canister hood halves 
installed on all fuel pump canisters and, if any damage was found, 
replacement. EASA AD 2011-0124R1 introduced an optional terminating 
action for the wing inner and centre fuel tanks, and cancelled the 
repetitive inspections of the fuel pump canister hoods in outer wing 
and trim tanks, for which no cracks had been reported following the 
initial inspection.
    Since that [EASA] AD was issued, new in service events of outer 
tank fuel pump canister hood cracking have been reported. 
Consequently, the canister hoods of the outer tank fuel pumps and 
trim tank fuel pumps will need to be inspected.
    For the reasons described above, this [EASA] AD retains the 
requirements of EASA AD 2011-0124R1, which is superseded, retaining 
the repetitive inspections of fuel pump canister hoods in wing inner 
and centre tanks, and reintroduces repetitive detailed inspections 
(DET) for outer tank and trim tank fuel pump canister hoods. This 
[EASA] AD also retains the existing optional terminating action for 
the repetitive DET of wing inner and centre tank fuel pump canister 
hoods, and introduces a new optional terminating action for the 
repetitive DET of the outer and trim tank fuel pump canister hoods 
required by this [EASA] AD.

    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-
0714.

Comments

    We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing 
this AD. We considered the comment received. The commenter, John 
Sanderson, supported the NPRM.

Conclusion

    We reviewed the available data, including the comment received, and 
determined that air safety and the public interest require adopting 
this AD as proposed except for minor editorial changes. We have 
determined that these minor changes:
     Are consistent with the intent that was proposed in the 
NPRM for correcting the unsafe condition; and
     Do not add any additional burden upon the public than was 
already proposed in the NPRM.

Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51

    Airbus has issued the following service information.
     Airbus Service Bulletin A300-28-0089, Revision 03, dated 
December 16, 2016. This service information describes procedures for 
repetitive detailed inspections of all fuel pump locations (center, 
wing-inner, and wing-outer tank), and replacing any cracked hood halves 
of fuel pump canisters.
     Airbus Service Bulletin A300-28-0092, Revision 01, dated 
August 29, 2014; Airbus Service Bulletin A300-28-6110, Revision 01, 
dated August 29, 2014; and Airbus Service Bulletin A310-28-2175, 
Revision 01, dated August 29, 2014. This service information describes 
procedures for replacement of the hood halves of the fuel pump 
canisters with newer design hood halves for the wing-inner tank and the 
center tank fuel pumps. These documents are distinct since they apply 
to different airplane models.
     Airbus Service Bulletin A300-28-0094, Revision 00, dated 
January 9, 2017. This service information describes procedures for 
replacement of the hood halves of the fuel pump canisters with newer 
design hood halves for the wing-outer tank.
     Airbus Service Bulletin A300-28-6106, Revision 03, dated 
December 16, 2016; and Airbus Service Bulletin A310-28-2173, Revision 
03, dated December 16, 2016. This service information describes 
procedures for repetitive detailed inspections of all fuel pump 
locations (center, wing-inner, wing-outer, and trim tank), and 
replacing any cracked hood halves of fuel pump canisters. These 
documents are distinct since they apply to different airplane models.
     Airbus Service Bulletin A300-28-6114, Revision 00, dated 
January 9, 2017; and Airbus Service Bulletin A310-28-2178, Revision 00, 
dated January 9, 2017. This service information describes procedures 
for replacement of the hood halves of the fuel pump canisters with 
newer design hood halves for the wing-outer tank and the trim tank fuel 
pumps. These documents are distinct since they apply to different 
airplane models.
    This service information is reasonably available because the 
interested parties have access to it through their normal course of 
business or by the means identified in the ADDRESSES section.

Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this AD affects 168 airplanes of U.S. registry.
    The actions required by AD 2012-21-04, and retained in this AD take 
about 12 work-hours per product, at an average labor rate of $85 per 
workhour. Based on these figures, the estimated cost of the actions 
that are required by AD 2012-21-04 is $1,020 per product.
    We also estimate that it will take about 9 work-hours per product 
to comply with the new basic requirements of this AD, at an average 
labor rate of $85 per work-hour. Based on these figures, we estimate 
the cost of the new basic requirements of this AD on U.S. operators to 
be $128,520, or $765 per product.
    In addition, we estimate that the optional terminating actions will 
take about 1 work-hour and require parts costing $255, for a cost of 
$340 per product. We have no way of determining the number of aircraft 
that might need these actions.

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

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products identified in this rulemaking action.
    This AD is issued in accordance with authority delegated by the 
Executive Director, Aircraft Certification Service, as authorized by 
FAA Order 8000.51C. In accordance with that order, issuance of ADs is 
normally a function of the Compliance and Airworthiness Division, but 
during this transition period, the Executive Director has delegated the 
authority to issue ADs applicable to transport category airplanes to 
the Director of the System Oversight Division.

Regulatory Findings

    We determined that this AD will not have federalism implications 
under Executive Order 13132. This AD will not have a substantial direct 
effect on the States, on the relationship between the national 
government and the States, or on the distribution of power and 
responsibilities among the various levels of government.
    For the reasons discussed above, I certify that this AD:
    1. Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive Order 
12866;
    2. Is not a ``significant rule'' under the DOT Regulatory Policies 
and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979);
    3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska; and
    4. Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or 
negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria 
of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39

    Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by 
reference, Safety.

Adoption of the Amendment

    Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the 
Administrator, the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows:

PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

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

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


Sec.  39.13  [Amended]

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2. The FAA amends Sec.  39.13 by removing Airworthiness Directive (AD) 
2012-21-04, Amendment 39-17220 (77 FR 64701, October 23, 2012), and 
adding the following new AD:

2017-25-09 Airbus: Amendment 39-19123; Docket No. FAA-2017-0714; 
Product Identifier 2017-NM-042-AD.

(a) Effective Date

    This AD is effective January 18, 2018.

(b) Affected ADs

    This AD replaces AD 2012-21-04, Amendment 39-17220 (77 FR 64701, 
October 23, 2012) (``AD 2012-21-04'').

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to the airplanes identified in paragraphs 
(c)(1), (c)(2), and (c)(3) of this AD, certificated in any category, 
all certificated models, all manufacturer serial numbers.
    (1) Airbus Model A300 B2-1A, B2-1C, B2K-3C, B2-203, B4-2C, B4-
103, and B4-203 airplanes.
    (2) Airbus Model A310-203, -204, -221, -222, -304, -322, -324, 
and -325 airplanes.
    (3) Airbus Model A300 B4-601, B4-603, B4-620, and B4-622 
airplanes, Model A300 B4-605R and B4-622R airplanes, Model A300 F4-
605R and F4-622R airplanes, and Model A300 C4-605R Variant F 
airplanes.

(d) Subject

    Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 28, Fuel.

(e) Reason

    This AD was prompted by reports of cracked fuel pump canister 
hoods located in fuel tanks and new in-service events of wing-outer 
tank fuel pump canister hood cracking. We are issuing this AD to 
prevent any detached canister hood fragments/debris from being 
ingested into the fuel feed system, and becoming a potential source 
of ignition with consequent fire or explosion.

(f) Compliance

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

(g) Retained Initial Inspection and Replacement, With Revised 
Requirements and Service Information

    This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (g) of AD 
2012-21-04, with revised requirements and service information. 
Within 30 months after November 27, 2012 (the effective date of AD 
2012-21-04), do a detailed inspection for cracking of the fuel pump 
canister hood halves installed on all center and wing-inner tank 
fuel pump canisters having part numbers (P/N) 2052C11, 2052C12, and 
C93R51-601, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of 
the service bulletin specified in paragraph (g)(1), (g)(2), or 
(g)(3) of this AD, as applicable. If any crack is found on any fuel 
pump canister hood half during any inspection, before further 
flight, replace the fuel pump canister hood half, in accordance with 
the Accomplishment Instructions of the service bulletin specified in 
paragraph (g)(1), (g)(2), or (g)(3) of this AD, as applicable.
    (1) For Model A300 series airplanes: Airbus Mandatory Service 
Bulletin A300-28-0089, Revision 01, including Inspection Findings--
Reporting Sheet, dated April 15, 2011; or Airbus Service Bulletin 
A300-28-0089, Revision 03, dated December 16, 2016. As of the 
effective date of this AD, only use Airbus Service Bulletin A300-28-
0089, Revision 03, dated December 16, 2016.
    (2) For Model A300-600 series airplanes: Airbus Mandatory 
Service Bulletin A300-28-6106, Revision 01, including Inspection 
Findings--Reporting Sheet, dated April 15, 2011; or Airbus Service 
Bulletin A300-28-6106, Revision 03, dated December 16, 2016. As of 
the effective date of this AD, only use Airbus Service Bulletin 
A300-28-6106, Revision 03, dated December 16, 2016.
    (3) For Model A310 series airplanes: Airbus Mandatory Service 
Bulletin A310-28-2173, Revision 01, including Inspection Findings--
Reporting Sheet, dated April 15, 2011; or Airbus Service Bulletin 
A310-28-2173, Revision 03, dated December 16, 2016. As of the 
effective date of this AD, only use Airbus Service Bulletin A310-28-
2173, Revision 03, dated December 16, 2016.

(h) Retained Repetitive Inspections, With No Changes

    This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (h) of AD 
2012-21-04, with no changes. Within 30 months after accomplishing 
the actions specified in paragraph (g) of this AD, and thereafter at 
intervals not to exceed 30 months, repeat the detailed inspection 
specified in paragraph (g) of this AD.

(i) New Repetitive Inspections and Replacement of the Wing-Outer Tank 
and Trim Tank Fuel Pump Canister Hood Halves

    Within 30 months after the effective date of this AD, do a 
detailed inspection for cracking of the wing-outer tank and trim 
tank, as applicable, fuel pump canister hood halves installed on all 
fuel pump canisters having P/Ns 2052C11, 2052C12, and C93R51-601, in 
accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of the service 
bulletin specified in paragraph (i)(1), (i)(2), or (i)(3) of this 
AD, as applicable. Repeat the inspection thereafter at intervals not 
to exceed 30 months. If any crack is found on any fuel pump canister 
hood half during any inspection, before further flight, replace the 
fuel pump canister hood half, in accordance with the Accomplishment 
Instructions of the service bulletin specified in paragraph (i)(1), 
(i)(2), or (i)(3) of this AD, as applicable.
    (1) For Model A300 series airplanes: Airbus Service Bulletin 
A300-28-0089, Revision 03, dated December 16, 2016.
    (2) For Model A300-600 series airplanes: Airbus Service Bulletin 
A300-28-6106, Revision 03, dated December 16, 2016.
    (3) For Model A310 series airplanes: Airbus Service Bulletin 
A310-28-2173, Revision 03, dated December 16, 2016.

(j) New Optional Terminating Actions

    Replacement of the fuel pump canister hood halves installed on 
all fuel pump canisters having P/Ns 2052C11, 2052C12, and C93R51-
601, constitutes terminating action for the inspections required by 
paragraphs (g) and (h) of this AD for that airplane. The replacement 
of the fuel pump canister hood halves must be done in accordance 
with the Accomplishment Instructions of the service information 
specified in paragraph (j)(1), (j)(2), or (j)(3) of this AD, as 
applicable.

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    (1) For Model A300 series airplanes: Airbus Service Bulletin 
A300-28-0092, Revision 01, dated August 29, 2014 (for center and 
wing-inner tank fuel pump canister hood halves); and Airbus Service 
Bulletin A300-28-0094, Revision 00, dated January 9, 2017 (for wing-
outer tank fuel pump canister hood halves).
    (2) For Model A300-600 series airplanes: Airbus Service Bulletin 
A300-28-6110, Revision 01, dated August 29, 2014 (for center and 
wing-inner tank fuel pump canister hood halves); and Airbus Service 
Bulletin A300-28-6114, Revision 00, dated January 9, 2017 (for wing-
outer tank and trim tank fuel pump canister hood halves).
    (3) For Model A310 series airplanes: Airbus Service Bulletin 
A310-28-2175, Revision 01, dated August 29, 2014 (for center and 
wing-inner tank fuel pump canister hood halves); and Airbus Service 
Bulletin A310-28-2178, Revision 00, dated January 9, 2017 (for wing-
outer tank and trim tank fuel pump canister hood halves).

(k) Credit for Previous Actions

    (1) This paragraph provides credit for the actions required by 
paragraph (g) of this AD, if those actions were performed before the 
effective date of this AD using the applicable service information 
specified in paragraph (k)(1)(i), (k)(1)(ii), or (k)(1)(iii) of this 
AD.
    (i) Airbus Service Bulletin A300-28-0089, dated January 13, 
2011; or Airbus Service Bulletin A300-28-0089, Revision 02, dated 
April 25, 2014.
    (ii) Airbus Service Bulletin A300-28-6106, dated January 13, 
2011; or Airbus Service Bulletin A300-28-6106, Revision 02, dated 
April 25, 2014.
    (iii) Airbus Service Bulletin A310-28-2173, dated January 13, 
2011; or Airbus Service Bulletin A310-28-2173, Revision 02, dated 
April 25, 2014.
    (2) This paragraph provides credit for the actions required by 
paragraph (h) of this AD, if those actions were performed before the 
effective date of this AD using the applicable service information 
specified in paragraph (k)(2)(i), (k)(2)(ii), or (k)(2)(iii) of this 
AD.
    (i) Airbus Service Bulletin A300-28-0089, dated January 13, 
2011; Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A300-28-0089, Revision 01, 
dated April 15, 2011; or Airbus Service Bulletin A300-28-0089, 
Revision 02, dated April 25, 2014.
    (ii) Airbus Service Bulletin A300-28-6106, dated January 13, 
2011; Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A300-28-6106, Revision 01, 
dated April 15, 2011; or Airbus Service Bulletin A300-28-6106, 
Revision 02, dated April 25, 2014.
    (iii) Airbus Service Bulletin A310-28-2173, dated January 13, 
2011; Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A310-28-2173, Revision 01, 
dated April 15, 2011; or Airbus Service Bulletin A310-28-2173, 
Revision 02, dated April 25, 2014.
    (3) This paragraph provides credit for the actions specified in 
paragraph (j) of this AD, if those actions were performed before the 
effective date of this AD using Airbus Service Bulletin A300-28-
6110, Revision 00, dated November 28, 2013.

(l) 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 (m)(2) of this AD. Information 
may be emailed to: [email protected].
    (i) 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.
    (ii) AMOCs approved previously for AD 2012-21-04 are not 
approved as AMOCs with this AD.
    (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 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.

(m) Related Information

    (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information 
(MCAI) EASA AD 2017-0051, dated March 23, 2017, 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-2017-0714.
    (2) For more information about this AD, contact Dan Rodina, 
Aerospace Engineer, International Section, Transport Standards 
Branch, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW, Renton, WA 98057-3356; telephone 
425-227-2125; fax 425-227-1149.
    (3) Service information identified in this AD that is not 
incorporated by reference is available at the addresses specified in 
paragraphs (n)(5) and (n)(6) of this AD.

(n) 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 18, 2018.
    (i) Airbus Service Bulletin A300-28-0089, Revision 03, dated 
December 16, 2016.
    (ii) Airbus Service Bulletin A300-28-0092, Revision 01, dated 
August 29, 2014.
    (iii) Airbus Service Bulletin A300-28-0094, Revision 00, dated 
January 9, 2017.
    (iv) Airbus Service Bulletin A300-28-6106, Revision 03, dated 
December 16, 2016.
    (v) Airbus Service Bulletin A300-28-6110, Revision 01, dated 
August 29, 2014.
    (vi) Airbus Service Bulletin A300-28-6114, Revision 00, dated 
January 9, 2017.
    (vii) Airbus Service Bulletin A310-28-2173, Revision 03, dated 
December 16, 2016.
    (viii) Airbus Service Bulletin A310-28-2175, Revision 01, dated 
August 29, 2014.
    (ix) Airbus Service Bulletin A310-28-2178, Revision 00, dated 
January 9, 2017.
    (4) The following service information was approved for IBR on 
November 27, 2012 (77 FR 64701, October 23, 2012).
    (i) Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A300-28-0089, Revision 01, 
including Inspection Findings--Reporting Sheet, dated April 15, 
2011.
    (ii) Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A300-28-6106, Revision 
01, including Inspection Findings--Reporting Sheet, dated April 15, 
2011.
    (iii) Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A310-28-2173, Revision 
01, including Inspection Findings--Reporting Sheet, dated April 15, 
2011.
    (5) For service information identified in this AD, contact 
Airbus SAS, Airworthiness Office--EAW, 1 Rond Point Maurice 
Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone: +33 5 61 93 36 96; 
fax: +33 5 61 93 44 51; email: [email protected]; 
internet: http://www.airbus.com.
    (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 December 4, 2017.
Dionne Palermo,
Acting Director, System Oversight Division, Aircraft Certification 
Service.
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(AMOCs): The Manager, Small Airplane December 1, 2017. 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France;
Standards Branch, FAA, has the authority to Melvin J. Johnson, telephone: +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax: +33
approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested Deputy Director, Policy & Innovation Division, 5 61 93 44 51; email: account.airworth-
using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. Aircraft Certification Service. eas@airbus.com; internet: http://
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Aerospace Engineer, FAA, Small Airplane
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P referenced service information at the
Standards Branch, 901 Locust, Room 301,
Kansas City, Missouri 64106; telephone:
FAA, Transport Standards Branch, 1601
(816) 329–4165; fax: (816) 329–4090; email: Lind Avenue SW, Renton, WA. For
jim.rutherford@faa.gov. Before using any DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION information on the availability of this
approved AMOC on any glider to which the material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221.
Federal Aviation Administration It is also available on the internet at
AMOC applies, notify your appropriate
principal inspector (PI) in the FAA Flight http://www.regulations.gov by searching
Standards District Office (FSDO), or lacking 14 CFR Part 39 for and locating Docket No. FAA–2017–
a PI, your local FSDO. [Docket No. FAA–2017–0714; Product 0714.
(2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any Identifier 2017–NM–042–AD; Amendment
requirement in this AD to obtain corrective Examining the AD Docket
39–19123; AD 2017–25–09]
actions from a manufacturer, the action must You may examine the AD docket on
be accomplished using a method approved RIN 2120–AA64
the internet at http://
by the Manager, Small Airplane Standards www.regulations.gov by searching for
Branch, FAA; or the European Aviation Airworthiness Directives; Airbus
Airplanes and locating Docket No. FAA–2017–
Safety Agency (EASA). 0714; or in person at the Docket
(h) Related Information AGENCY: Federal Aviation Management Facility between 9 a.m.
Refer to MCAI EASA AD 2017–0136, dated Administration (FAA), Department of and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
July 31, 2017, for related information. You Transportation (DOT). except Federal holidays. The AD docket
may examine the MCAI on the internet at ACTION: Final rule. contains this AD, the regulatory
https://www.regulations.gov/ evaluation, any comments received, and
document?D=FAA-2017-0911-0002. SUMMARY: We are superseding other information. The address for the
Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2012–21– Docket Office (telephone: 800–647–
(i) Material Incorporated by Reference 04, which applied to all Airbus Model 5527) is Docket Management Facility,
(1) The Director of the Federal Register A300 series airplanes; Model A310 U.S. Department of Transportation,
approved the incorporation by reference series airplanes; and Model A300 B4– Docket Operations, M–30, West
(IBR) of the service information listed in this 600, B4–600R, and F4–600R series Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140,
paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR airplanes, and Model A300 C4–605R 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE,
part 51. Variant F airplanes (collectively called Washington, DC 20590.
(2) You must use this service information Model A300–600 series airplanes).
as applicable to do the actions required by FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dan
AD 2012–21–04 required repetitive Rodina, Aerospace Engineer,
this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise.
(i) Alexander Schleicher GmbH & Co.
inspections for, and replacement of, any International Section, Transport
Segelflugzeugbau ASK 21 Mi Technical Note cracked hood halves of fuel pump Standards Branch, FAA, 1601 Lind
No. 11, ASW 22 BLE 50R Technical Note No. canisters. Since we issued AD 2012–21– Avenue SW, Renton, WA 98057–3356;
16, ASH 25 M/Mi Technical Note No. 32, 04, we allowed inspections of the wing- telephone: 425–227–2125; fax: 425–
ASH 26 E Technical Note No. 19 (single outer tank and trim tank fuel pump 227–1149.
document), dated January 8, 2016. canister hood halves to be terminated.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
(ii) Reserved. This new AD retains the requirements
(3) For Alexander Schleicher GmbH & Co. of AD 2012–21–04, reinstates the Discussion
Segelflugzeugbau service information terminated inspections, and adds We issued a notice of proposed
identified in this AD, contact Alexander optional terminating actions. This AD
Schleicher GmbH & Co. Segelflugzeugbau,
rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
was prompted by reports of cracked fuel part 39 to supersede AD 2012–21–04,
Alexander-Schleicher-Str. 1, D–36163 pump canister hoods located in fuel
Poppenhausen, Germany; phone: +49 (0) Amendment 39–17220 (77 FR 64701,
tanks and new in-service events of October 23, 2012) (‘‘AD 2012–21–04’’).
06658 89–0; fax: +49 (0) 06658 89–40; wing-outer tank fuel pump canister
internet: http://www.alexander-schleicher.de; AD 2012–21–04 applied to all Airbus
hood cracking. We are issuing this AD Model A300 series airplanes; Model
email: info@alexander-schleicher.de.
to address the unsafe condition on these A310 series airplanes; and Model A300
(4) You may view this service information
at the FAA, Policy and Innovation Division,
products. B4–600, B4–600R, and F4–600R series
901 Locust, Kansas City, Missouri 64106. For DATES: This AD is effective January 18, airplanes, and Model A300 C4–605R
information on the availability of this 2018. Variant F airplanes (collectively called
material at the FAA, call (816) 329–4148. In The Director of the Federal Register Model A300–600 series airplanes).
addition, you can access this service approved the incorporation by reference The NPRM published in the Federal
information on the internet at http:// of certain publications listed in this AD Register on August 2, 2017 (82 FR
www.regulations.gov by searching for and as of January 18, 2018. 35911). The NPRM was prompted by
locating Docket No. FAA–2017–0911. The Director of the Federal Register reports of cracked fuel pump canister
(5) You may view this service information
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approved the incorporation by reference hoods located in fuel tanks and new in-
that is incorporated by reference at the of certain other publications listed in
National Archives and Records service events of wing-outer tank fuel
this AD as of November 27, 2012 (77 FR pump canister hood cracking. The
Administration (NARA). For information on
the availability of this material at NARA, call
64701, October 23, 2012). NPRM proposed to retain the
202–741–6030, or go to: http:// ADDRESSES: For service information requirements of AD 2012–21–04,
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr- identified in this final rule, contact reinstate terminated inspections, and
locations.html. Airbus SAS, Airworthiness Office— add optional terminating actions. We

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(1) For Model A300 series airplanes: (l) Other FAA AD Provisions (vi) Airbus Service Bulletin A300–28–
Airbus Service Bulletin A300–28–0092, The following provisions also apply to this 6114, Revision 00, dated January 9, 2017.
Revision 01, dated August 29, 2014 (for AD: (vii) Airbus Service Bulletin A310–28–
center and wing-inner tank fuel pump (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance 2173, Revision 03, dated December 16, 2016.
canister hood halves); and Airbus Service (AMOCs): The Manager, International (viii) Airbus Service Bulletin A310–28–
Bulletin A300–28–0094, Revision 00, dated Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA, 2175, Revision 01, dated August 29, 2014.
January 9, 2017 (for wing-outer tank fuel has the authority to approve AMOCs for this (ix) Airbus Service Bulletin A310–28–
pump canister hood halves). AD, if requested using the procedures found 2178, Revision 00, dated January 9, 2017.
(2) For Model A300–600 series airplanes: in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR (4) The following service information was
Airbus Service Bulletin A300–28–6110, 39.19, send your request to your principal approved for IBR on November 27, 2012 (77
inspector or local Flight Standards District FR 64701, October 23, 2012).
Revision 01, dated August 29, 2014 (for
Office, as appropriate. If sending information (i) Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin
center and wing-inner tank fuel pump
directly to the International Section, send it A300–28–0089, Revision 01, including
canister hood halves); and Airbus Service Inspection Findings—Reporting Sheet, dated
Bulletin A300–28–6114, Revision 00, dated to the attention of the person identified in
paragraph (m)(2) of this AD. Information may April 15, 2011.
January 9, 2017 (for wing-outer tank and trim (ii) Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin
be emailed to: 9-ANM-116-AMOC-
tank fuel pump canister hood halves). A300–28–6106, Revision 01, including
REQUESTS@faa.gov.
(3) For Model A310 series airplanes: (i) Before using any approved AMOC, Inspection Findings—Reporting Sheet, dated
Airbus Service Bulletin A310–28–2175, notify your appropriate principal inspector, April 15, 2011.
Revision 01, dated August 29, 2014 (for or lacking a principal inspector, the manager (iii) Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin
center and wing-inner tank fuel pump of the local flight standards district office/ A310–28–2173, Revision 01, including
canister hood halves); and Airbus Service certificate holding district office. Inspection Findings—Reporting Sheet, dated
Bulletin A310–28–2178, Revision 00, dated (ii) AMOCs approved previously for AD April 15, 2011.
January 9, 2017 (for wing-outer tank and trim 2012–21–04 are not approved as AMOCs (5) For service information identified in
tank fuel pump canister hood halves). with this AD. this AD, contact Airbus SAS, Airworthiness
(2) Contacting the Manufacturer: As of the Office—EAW, 1 Rond Point Maurice
(k) Credit for Previous Actions effective date of this AD, for any requirement Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France;
(1) This paragraph provides credit for the in this AD to obtain corrective actions from telephone: +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax: +33 5 61
actions required by paragraph (g) of this AD, a manufacturer, the action must be 93 44 51; email: account.airworth-eas@
if those actions were performed before the accomplished using a method approved by airbus.com; internet: http://www.airbus.com.
effective date of this AD using the applicable the Manager, International Section, Transport (6) You may view this service information
service information specified in paragraph Standards Branch, FAA; or the European at the FAA, Transport Standards Branch,
(k)(1)(i), (k)(1)(ii), or (k)(1)(iii) of this AD. Aviation Safety Agency (EASA); or Airbus’s 1601 Lind Avenue SW, Renton, WA. For
(i) Airbus Service Bulletin A300–28–0089, EASA Design Organization Approval (DOA). information on the availability of this
dated January 13, 2011; or Airbus Service If approved by the DOA, the approval must material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221.
Bulletin A300–28–0089, Revision 02, dated include the DOA-authorized signature. (7) You may view this service information
April 25, 2014. that is incorporated by reference at the
(m) Related Information
(ii) Airbus Service Bulletin A300–28–6106, National Archives and Records
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Administration (NARA). For information on
dated January 13, 2011; or Airbus Service Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA AD the availability of this material at NARA, call
Bulletin A300–28–6106, Revision 02, dated 2017–0051, dated March 23, 2017, for related 202–741–6030, or go to: http://
April 25, 2014. information. This MCAI may be found in the www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-
(iii) Airbus Service Bulletin A310–28– AD docket on the internet at http:// locations.html.
2173, dated January 13, 2011; or Airbus www.regulations.gov by searching for and
Service Bulletin A310–28–2173, Revision 02, locating Docket No. FAA–2017–0714. Issued in Renton, Washington, on
dated April 25, 2014. (2) For more information about this AD, December 4, 2017.
(2) This paragraph provides credit for the contact Dan Rodina, Aerospace Engineer, Dionne Palermo,
actions required by paragraph (h) of this AD, International Section, Transport Standards Acting Director, System Oversight Division,
if those actions were performed before the Branch, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW, Aircraft Certification Service.
effective date of this AD using the applicable Renton, WA 98057–3356; telephone 425–
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service information specified in paragraph 227–2125; fax 425–227–1149.
(3) Service information identified in this BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
(k)(2)(i), (k)(2)(ii), or (k)(2)(iii) of this AD.
(i) Airbus Service Bulletin A300–28–0089, AD that is not incorporated by reference is
dated January 13, 2011; Airbus Mandatory available at the addresses specified in
Service Bulletin A300–28–0089, Revision 01, paragraphs (n)(5) and (n)(6) of this AD. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
dated April 15, 2011; or Airbus Service (n) Material Incorporated by Reference
Bulletin A300–28–0089, Revision 02, dated Federal Aviation Administration
April 25, 2014. (1) The Director of the Federal Register
(ii) Airbus Service Bulletin A300–28–6106, approved the incorporation by reference 14 CFR Part 39
(IBR) of the service information listed in this
dated January 13, 2011; Airbus Mandatory [Docket No. FAA–2017–1104; Product
paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR
Service Bulletin A300–28–6106, Revision 01, Identifier 2017–NM–153–AD; Amendment
part 51.
dated April 15, 2011; or Airbus Service 39–19130; AD 2017–25–16]
(2) You must use this service information
Bulletin A300–28–6106, Revision 02, dated as applicable to do the actions required by
April 25, 2014. RIN 2120–AA64
this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise.
(iii) Airbus Service Bulletin A310–28– (3) The following service information was
2173, dated January 13, 2011; Airbus approved for IBR on January 18, 2018. Airworthiness Directives; Airbus
Mandatory Service Bulletin A310–28–2173, (i) Airbus Service Bulletin A300–28–0089, Airplanes
Revision 01, dated April 15, 2011; or Airbus Revision 03, dated December 16, 2016. AGENCY: Federal Aviation
sradovich on DSK3GMQ082PROD with RULES

Service Bulletin A310–28–2173, Revision 02, (ii) Airbus Service Bulletin A300–28–0092,
dated April 25, 2014. Revision 01, dated August 29, 2014.
Administration (FAA), DOT.
(3) This paragraph provides credit for the (iii) Airbus Service Bulletin A300–28– ACTION: Final rule; request for
actions specified in paragraph (j) of this AD, 0094, Revision 00, dated January 9, 2017. comments.
if those actions were performed before the (iv) Airbus Service Bulletin A300–28–
effective date of this AD using Airbus Service 6106, Revision 03, dated December 16, 2016. SUMMARY: We are adopting a new
Bulletin A300–28–6110, Revision 00, dated (v) Airbus Service Bulletin A300–28–6110, airworthiness directive (AD) for all
November 28, 2013. Revision 01, dated August 29, 2014. Airbus Model A330–200, A330–200

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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 18, 2018.
Contact		Dan Rodina, Aerospace Engineer, International Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW, Renton, WA 98057-3356; telephone: 425-227-2125; fax: 425- 227-1149.
FR Citation		82 FR 58715
RIN Number		2120-AA64
CFR Associated		Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety
82 FR 58715 - Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes

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