82_FR_58957 82 FR 58718 - Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes

82 FR 58718 - Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration

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

Page Range58718-58722
FR Document2017-26842

We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Airbus Model A330-200, A330-200 Freighter, and A330-300 series airplanes; and Airbus Model A340-200, A340-300, A340-500, and A340-600 series airplanes. This AD requires repetitive inspections of certain fuel pumps for cavitation erosion, corrective action if necessary, and revision of the minimum equipment list (MEL). This AD was prompted by a report indicating that a fuel pump showing cavitation erosion breached the fuel pump housing and exposed the fuel pump power supply wires. We are issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.

Federal Register, Volume 82 Issue 239 (Thursday, December 14, 2017)
[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 239 (Thursday, December 14, 2017)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 58718-58722]
From the Federal Register Online  [www.thefederalregister.org]
[FR Doc No: 2017-26842]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2017-1104; Product Identifier 2017-NM-153-AD; Amendment 
39-19130; AD 2017-25-16]
RIN 2120-AA64


Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule; request for comments.

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SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all 
Airbus Model A330-200, A330-200

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Freighter, and A330-300 series airplanes; and Airbus Model A340-200, 
A340-300, A340-500, and A340-600 series airplanes. This AD requires 
repetitive inspections of certain fuel pumps for cavitation erosion, 
corrective action if necessary, and revision of the minimum equipment 
list (MEL). This AD was prompted by a report indicating that a fuel 
pump showing cavitation erosion breached the fuel pump housing and 
exposed the fuel pump power supply wires. We are issuing this AD to 
address the unsafe condition on these products.

DATES: This AD becomes effective December 29, 2017.
    The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by 
reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of December 29, 
2017.
    We must receive comments on this AD by January 29, 2018.

ADDRESSES: You may send comments, using the procedures found in 14 CFR 
11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following methods:
     Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments.
     Fax: 202-493-2251.
     Mail: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket 
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New 
Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590.
     Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket 
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New 
Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday 
through Friday, except Federal holidays.
    For service information identified in this final rule, contact 
Airbus SAS, Airworthiness Office--EAL, 1 Rond Point Maurice Bellonte, 
31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61 
93 45 80; 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-
1104.

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-
1104; or in person at the Docket Operations office 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 Operations office 
(telephone 800-647-5527) is in the ADDRESSES section. Comments will be 
available in the AD docket shortly after receipt.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Vladimir Ulyanov, Aerospace Engineer, 
International Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA, 1601 Lind 
Avenue SW, Renton, WA 98057-3356; telephone 425-227-1138; fax 425-227-
1149.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

Discussion

    The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical 
Agent for the Member States of the European Union, has issued EASA 
Airworthiness Directive 2017-0224, dated November 10, 2017 (referred to 
after this as the Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or 
``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for all Airbus Model 
A330-200, A330-200 Freighter, and A330-300 series airplanes; and Airbus 
Model A340-200, A340-300, A340-500, and A340-600 series airplanes. The 
MCAI states:

    An occurrence was reported of a fuel pump showing cavitation 
erosion which breached the fuel pump housing through the inlet webs 
and exposed the fuel pump power supply wires. Inspections 
accomplished on fuel pumps removed from other aeroplanes identified 
signs of erosion in varying degrees. However, no other instance of 
break-through due to cavitation erosion was found. A list of 
potentially affected fuel pump Part Numbers (P/N) was established.
    This condition, if not detected and corrected, could result, in 
case the pump is running dry, in an ignition source in the fuel 
tank, which may result in a fuel tank explosion and consequent loss 
of the aeroplane.
    To address this potential unsafe condition, Airbus issued Alert 
Operators Transmission (AOT) A28L006-17 to provide instructions to 
inspect some fuel pumps when installed at specific positions, and to 
update the applicable Master Minimum Equipment List (MMEL).
    For the reasons described above, this [EASA] AD requires 
repetitive inspections of these fuel pumps and, depending on 
findings, replacement of damaged fuel pumps with serviceable parts. 
This [EASA] AD also requires an update of the applicable MMEL, and 
the reporting of inspection results to Airbus.
    This [EASA] AD is considered to be an interim measure and 
further [EASA] AD action may follow.

Although the MCAI requires updating the ``master minimum equipment list 
(MMEL),'' this AD requires revising the ``minimum equipment list 
(MEL).'' The MMEL is a master list of the minimum equipment that the 
airplane can operate with under given circumstances. A MEL is derived 
from the MMEL and is tailored for individual operators. You may examine 
the MCAI on the internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for 
and locating Docket No. FAA-2017-1104.

Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51

    Airbus has issued Alert Operators Transmission A28L006-17, Rev. 00, 
dated November 3, 2017. The service information describes procedures 
for inspection of certain fuel pumps for cavitation erosion, and 
corrective actions. The service information also describes dispatch 
restrictions that affect the MEL. 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.

FAA's Determination and Requirements of This AD

    This product has been approved by the aviation authority of another 
country, and is approved for operation in the United States. Pursuant 
to our bilateral agreement with the State of Design Authority, we have 
been notified of the unsafe condition described in the MCAI and service 
information referenced above. We are issuing this AD because we 
evaluated all pertinent information and determined the unsafe condition 
exists and is likely to exist or develop on other products of these 
same type designs.

FAA's Determination of the Effective Date

    An unsafe condition exists that requires the immediate adoption of 
this AD. The FAA has found that the risk to the flying public justifies 
waiving notice and comment prior to adoption of this rule because the 
unsafe condition could result in an ignition source in the fuel tank, 
which could result in a fuel tank explosion. Therefore, we determined 
that notice and opportunity for public comment before issuing this AD 
are impracticable and that good cause exists for making this amendment 
effective in fewer than 30 days.

Comments Invited

    This AD is a final rule that involves requirements affecting flight 
safety, and we did not precede it by notice and opportunity for public 
comment. We invite you to send any written relevant

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data, views, or arguments about this AD. Send your comments to an 
address listed under the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-
2017-1104; Product Identifier 2017-NM-153-AD'' at the beginning of your 
comments. We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory, 
economic, environmental, and energy aspects of this AD. We will 
consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend this 
AD based on those comments.
    We will post all comments we receive, without change, to http://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information you provide. We 
will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal contact we 
receive about this AD.

Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this AD affects 107 airplanes of U.S. registry. We 
estimate the following costs to comply with this AD:

                                                 Estimated Costs
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                                                                                                 Cost on U.S.
           Action                    Labor cost           Parts cost      Cost per product        operators
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Inspection.................  4 work-hours x $85 per                 $0  $340 per inspection  $36,380 per
                              hour = $340 per                            cycle.               inspection cycle.
                              inspection cycle.
Reporting..................  1 work-hour x $85 per                   0  $85 per inspection   $9,095 per
                              hour = $85 per                             cycle.               inspection cycle.
                              inspection cycle.
MEL revision...............  1 work-hour x $85 per                   0  $85................  $9,095.
                              hour = $85.
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    We estimate the following costs to do any necessary replacements 
that would be required based on the results of the inspection. We have 
no way of determining the number of aircraft that might need these 
replacements:

                                               On-Condition Costs
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                                                                                                     Cost per
                   Action                                 Labor cost                Parts cost        product
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Replacement................................  2 work-hours x $85 per hour = $170.          $8,000          $8,170
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Paperwork Reduction Act

    A federal agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not 
required to respond to, nor shall a person be subject to penalty for 
failure to comply with a collection of information subject to the 
requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act unless that collection of 
information displays a current valid OMB control number. The control 
number for the collection of information required by this AD is 2120-
0056. The paperwork cost associated with this AD has been detailed in 
the Costs of Compliance section of this document and includes time for 
reviewing instructions, as well as completing and reviewing the 
collection of information. Therefore, all reporting associated with 
this AD is mandatory. Comments concerning the accuracy of this burden 
and suggestions for reducing the burden should be directed to the FAA 
at 800 Independence Ave. SW, Washington, DC 20591, ATTN: Information 
Collection Clearance Officer, AES-200.

Authority for This Rulemaking

    Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to 
issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the 
authority of the FAA Administrator. ``Subtitle VII: Aviation 
Programs,'' describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's 
authority.
    We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in 
``Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: General 
requirements.'' Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with 
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing 
regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator 
finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within 
the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition 
that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this 
rulemaking action.
    This AD is issued in accordance with authority delegated by the 
Executive Director, Aircraft Certification Service, as authorized by 
FAA Order 8000.51C. In accordance with that order, issuance of ADs is 
normally a function of the Compliance and Airworthiness Division, but 
during this transition period, the Executive Director has delegated the 
authority to issue ADs applicable to transport category airplanes to 
the Director of the System Oversight Division.

Regulatory Findings

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

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39

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

Adoption of the Amendment

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

PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

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

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

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Sec.  39.13  [Amended]

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

2017-25-16 Airbus: Amendment 39-19130; Docket No. FAA-2017-1104; 
Product Identifier 2017-NM-153-AD.

(a) Effective Date

    This AD becomes effective December 29, 2017.

(b) Affected ADs

    None.

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to the Airbus airplanes identified in paragraphs 
(c)(1) through (c)(7) of this AD, certificated in any category, all 
manufacturer serial numbers.
    (1) Model A330-223F and -243F airplanes.
    (2) Model A330-201, -202, -203, -223, and -243 airplanes.
    (3) Model A330-301, -302, -303, -321, -322, -323, -341, -342, 
and -343 airplanes.
    (4) Model A340-211, -212, and -213 airplanes.
    (5) Model A340-311, -312, and -313 airplanes.
    (6) Model A340-541 airplanes.
    (7) Model A340-642 airplanes.

(d) Subject

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

(e) Reason

    This AD was prompted by a report indicating that a fuel pump 
showing cavitation erosion breached the fuel pump housing and 
exposed the fuel pump power supply wires. We are issuing this AD to 
detect and correct cavitation erosion of certain fuel pumps, which 
could result, if the pump is running dry, in an ignition source in 
the fuel tank, and consequent fuel tank explosion.

(f) Compliance

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

(g) Definition of Affected Fuel Pump

    (1) For the purpose of this AD, an affected fuel pump has part 
number (P/N) 568-1-28300-101, P/N 568-1-28300-103, or P/N 568-1-
28300-200, and is located at one of the positions specified in 
paragraph 3.3 of Airbus Alert Operators Transmission (AOT) A28L006-
17, Rev. 00, dated November 3, 2017.
    (2) A fuel pump having P/N 568-1-28300-101, P/N 568-1-28300-103, 
or P/N 568-1-28300-200 that is installed in locations other than 
those specified in paragraph 3.3 of Airbus AOT A28L006-17, Rev. 00, 
dated November 3, 2017, is not affected by the inspection 
requirements of paragraph (i) of this AD.

(h) Airplane Group Designations

    For the purpose of this AD, airplane groups are designated as 
specified in paragraphs (h)(1) and (h)(2) of this AD.
    (1) Group 1 airplanes are equipped with an affected fuel pump.
    (2) Group 2 airplanes are not equipped with an affected fuel 
pump.

(i) Inspections

    For Group 1 airplanes: Before an affected pump exceeds 10,000 
flight hours since first installation on an airplane, or the 
applicable time specified in paragraph (i)(1) or (i)(2) of this AD, 
whichever occurs later, inspect all affected fuel pumps for 
cavitation erosion, in accordance with the instruction of Airbus AOT 
A28L006-17, Rev. 00, dated November 3, 2017. Repeat the inspection 
thereafter at intervals not to exceed the applicable time specified 
in table 1 to paragraph (i) of this AD.
    (1) For a center tank, rear center tank, or aft transfer fuel 
pump: Within 30 days after the effective date of this AD.
    (2) For a stand-by fuel pump: Within 40 days after the effective 
date of this AD.

  Table 1 to Paragraph (i) of This AD--Repetitive Inspection Intervals
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                                                            Inspection
             Erosion--as defined in the AOT                 interval in
                                                           flight hours
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No erosion..............................................           5,000
Case 1: Light erosion...................................           5,000
Case 2: Medium erosion..................................             800
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(j) Corrective Actions

    If, during any inspection required by paragraph (i) of this AD, 
severe erosion (Case 3), as specified in Airbus AOT A28L006-17, Rev. 
00, dated November 3, 2017, is found on a fuel pump: Before further 
flight, replace that fuel pump with a serviceable part, or 
deactivate that fuel pump as specified in the minimum equipment list 
(MEL), in accordance with the instructions of Airbus AOT A28L006-17, 
Rev. 00, dated November 3, 2017.

(k) Part Installation Limitations

    (1) As of the effective date of this AD, a fuel pump having P/N 
568-1-28300-101, P/N 568-1-28300-103, or P/N 568-1-28300-200 may be 
installed on an airplane, provided that the part is new, or, prior 
to installation, the part has passed the inspection (no erosion or 
Case 1: Light erosion) required by paragraph (i) of this AD and, 
following installation, the part is inspected within the applicable 
repetitive intervals and as required by paragraph (i) of this AD.
    (2) As of the effective date of this AD, a fuel pump having P/N 
568-1-28300-101, P/N 568-1-28300-103, or P/N 568-1-28300-200, with 
Case 2 (medium erosion), as specified in Airbus AOT A28L006-17, Rev. 
00, dated November 3, 2017, may be installed on an airplane provided 
the fuel pump is not installed at a location specified in paragraph 
3.3 of Airbus AOT A28L006-17, Rev. 00, dated November 3, 2017.

(l) MEL Revision

    (1) Within 30 days after the effective date of this AD, revise 
the applicable MEL, in accordance with the instructions of Airbus 
AOT A28L006-17, Rev. 00, dated November 3, 2017, and thereafter 
operate the airplane accordingly.
    (2) For Model A340-500 and A340-600 airplanes: In addition to 
the MEL revision required by paragraph (l)(1) of this AD, revise the 
applicable MEL to include the information specified in table 2 to 
paragraph (l)(2) of this AD, and thereafter operate the airplane 
accordingly.

 Table 2 to Paragraph (l)(2) of This AD--Amendment to MEL Items 28-27-06
                              and 28-27-07
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        Applicability                        MEL amendment
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Model A340-500 and A340-600    MEL Items 28-27-06 and 28-27-07 can be
 series airplanes.              applied, provided that the related
                                circuit breaker is pulled and tagged for
                                the duration of the MEL item.
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(m) Reporting

    At the applicable time specified in paragraph (m)(1) or (m)(2) 
of this AD: Report the results (including no findings) of each 
inspection required by paragraph (i) of this AD to 
[email protected], in accordance with the instructions 
in Airbus AOT A28L006-17, Rev. 00, dated November 3, 2017.
    (1) If the inspection was done on or before the effective date 
of this AD: Report within 10 days after the effective date of this 
AD.
    (2) If the inspection was done after the effective date of this 
AD: Report within 10 days after the inspection.

(n) 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

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paragraph (o)(2) of this AD. Information may be emailed to: [email protected]. Before using any approved AMOC, notify 
your appropriate principal inspector, or lacking a principal 
inspector, the manager of the local flight standards district 
office/certificate holding district office.
    (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any requirement in this AD 
to obtain corrective actions from a manufacturer, the action must be 
accomplished using a method approved by the Manager, International 
Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA; or the European Aviation 
Safety Agency (EASA); or Airbus's EASA Design Organization Approval 
(DOA). If approved by the DOA, the approval must include the DOA-
authorized signature.

(o) Related Information

    (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information 
(MCAI) EASA Airworthiness Directive 2017-0224, dated November 10, 
2017, for related information. You may examine the MCAI on the 
internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating 
Docket No. FAA-2017-1104.
    (2) For more information about this AD, contact Vladimir 
Ulyanov, Aerospace Engineer, International Section, Transport 
Standards Branch, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW, Renton, WA 98057-3356; 
telephone 425-227-1138; fax 425-227-1149.

(p) Material Incorporated by Reference

    (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the 
incorporation by reference (IBR) of the service information listed 
in this paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
    (2) You must use this service information as applicable to do 
the actions required by this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise.
    (i) Airbus Alert Operators Transmission A28L006-17, Rev. 00, 
dated November 3, 2017.
    (ii) Reserved.
    (3) For service information identified in this AD, contact 
Airbus SAS, Airworthiness Office--EAL, 1 Rond Point Maurice 
Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96; 
fax +33 5 61 93 45 80; 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 December 4, 2017.
Dionne Palermo,
Acting Director, System Oversight Division, Aircraft Certification 
Service.
[FR Doc. 2017-26842 Filed 12-13-17; 8:45 am]
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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–
                                                                                                                                                             [FR Doc. 2017–26627 Filed 12–13–17; 8:45 am]
                                              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
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                                              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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                                              Freighter, and A330–300 series                           Operations office between 9 a.m. and 5                (MMEL),’’ this AD requires revising the
                                              airplanes; and Airbus Model A340–200,                    p.m., Monday through Friday, except                   ‘‘minimum equipment list (MEL).’’ The
                                              A340–300, A340–500, and A340–600                         Federal holidays. The AD docket                       MMEL is a master list of the minimum
                                              series airplanes. This AD requires                       contains this AD, the regulatory                      equipment that the airplane can operate
                                              repetitive inspections of certain fuel                   evaluation, any comments received, and                with under given circumstances. A MEL
                                              pumps for cavitation erosion, corrective                 other information. The street address for             is derived from the MMEL and is
                                              action if necessary, and revision of the                 the Docket Operations office (telephone               tailored for individual operators. You
                                              minimum equipment list (MEL). This                       800–647–5527) is in the ADDRESSES                     may examine the MCAI on the internet
                                              AD was prompted by a report indicating                   section. Comments will be available in                at http://www.regulations.gov by
                                              that a fuel pump showing cavitation                      the AD docket shortly after receipt.                  searching for and locating Docket No.
                                              erosion breached the fuel pump housing                   FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:                      FAA–2017–1104.
                                              and exposed the fuel pump power                          Vladimir Ulyanov, Aerospace Engineer,                 Related Service Information Under 1
                                              supply wires. We are issuing this AD to                  International Section, Transport                      CFR Part 51
                                              address the unsafe condition on these                    Standards Branch, FAA, 1601 Lind
                                              products.                                                Avenue SW, Renton, WA 98057–3356;                        Airbus has issued Alert Operators
                                                                                                       telephone 425–227–1138; fax 425–227–                  Transmission A28L006–17, Rev. 00,
                                              DATES:  This AD becomes effective                                                                              dated November 3, 2017. The service
                                              December 29, 2017.                                       1149.
                                                                                                       SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
                                                                                                                                                             information describes procedures for
                                                The Director of the Federal Register
                                                                                                                                                             inspection of certain fuel pumps for
                                              approved the incorporation by reference                  Discussion                                            cavitation erosion, and corrective
                                              of a certain publication listed in this AD
                                                                                                         The European Aviation Safety Agency                 actions. The service information also
                                              as of December 29, 2017.
                                                                                                       (EASA), which is the Technical Agent                  describes dispatch restrictions that
                                                We must receive comments on this
                                                                                                       for the Member States of the European                 affect the MEL. This service information
                                              AD by January 29, 2018.
                                                                                                       Union, has issued EASA Airworthiness                  is reasonably available because the
                                              ADDRESSES: You may send comments,                                                                              interested parties have access to it
                                              using the procedures found in 14 CFR                     Directive 2017–0224, dated November
                                                                                                       10, 2017 (referred to after this as the               through their normal course of business
                                              11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following                                                                       or by the means identified in the
                                              methods:                                                 Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness
                                                                                                       Information, or ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct             ADDRESSES section.
                                                • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to
                                              http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the                   an unsafe condition for all Airbus                    FAA’s Determination and Requirements
                                              instructions for submitting comments.                    Model A330–200, A330–200 Freighter,                   of This AD
                                                • Fax: 202–493–2251.                                   and A330–300 series airplanes; and
                                                                                                       Airbus Model A340–200, A340–300,                        This product has been approved by
                                                • Mail: U.S. Department of                                                                                   the aviation authority of another
                                              Transportation, Docket Operations, M–                    A340–500, and A340–600 series
                                                                                                       airplanes. The MCAI states:                           country, and is approved for operation
                                              30, West Building Ground Floor, Room                                                                           in the United States. Pursuant to our
                                              W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE,                         An occurrence was reported of a fuel pump          bilateral agreement with the State of
                                              Washington, DC 20590.                                    showing cavitation erosion which breached             Design Authority, we have been notified
                                                • Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of                    the fuel pump housing through the inlet
                                                                                                                                                             of the unsafe condition described in the
                                              Transportation, Docket Operations, M–                    webs and exposed the fuel pump power
                                                                                                       supply wires. Inspections accomplished on             MCAI and service information
                                              30, West Building Ground Floor, Room                     fuel pumps removed from other aeroplanes              referenced above. We are issuing this
                                              W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE,                      identified signs of erosion in varying degrees.       AD because we evaluated all pertinent
                                              Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5                     However, no other instance of break-through           information and determined the unsafe
                                              p.m., Monday through Friday, except                      due to cavitation erosion was found. A list           condition exists and is likely to exist or
                                              Federal holidays.                                        of potentially affected fuel pump Part                develop on other products of these same
                                                For service information identified in                  Numbers (P/N) was established.                        type designs.
                                              this final rule, contact Airbus SAS,                        This condition, if not detected and
                                              Airworthiness Office—EAL, 1 Rond                         corrected, could result, in case the pump is          FAA’s Determination of the Effective
                                              Point Maurice Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac                    running dry, in an ignition source in the fuel        Date
                                                                                                       tank, which may result in a fuel tank
                                              Cedex, France; telephone +33 5 61 93 36                  explosion and consequent loss of the                    An unsafe condition exists that
                                              96; fax +33 5 61 93 45 80; email                         aeroplane.                                            requires the immediate adoption of this
                                              airworthiness.A330-A340@airbus.com;                         To address this potential unsafe condition,        AD. The FAA has found that the risk to
                                              internet http://www.airbus.com. You                      Airbus issued Alert Operators Transmission            the flying public justifies waiving notice
                                              may view this referenced service                         (AOT) A28L006–17 to provide instructions to           and comment prior to adoption of this
                                              information at the FAA, Transport                        inspect some fuel pumps when installed at             rule because the unsafe condition could
                                              Standards Branch, 1601 Lind Avenue                       specific positions, and to update the                 result in an ignition source in the fuel
                                              SW, Renton, WA. For information on                       applicable Master Minimum Equipment List              tank, which could result in a fuel tank
                                              the availability of this material at the                 (MMEL).
                                                                                                                                                             explosion. Therefore, we determined
                                                                                                          For the reasons described above, this
                                              FAA, call 425–227–1221. It is also                       [EASA] AD requires repetitive inspections of          that notice and opportunity for public
                                              available on the internet at http://                     these fuel pumps and, depending on                    comment before issuing this AD are
                                              www.regulations.gov by searching for                     findings, replacement of damaged fuel                 impracticable and that good cause exists
                                              and locating Docket No. FAA–2017–                        pumps with serviceable parts. This [EASA]             for making this amendment effective in
                                              1104.                                                    AD also requires an update of the applicable          fewer than 30 days.
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                                                                                                       MMEL, and the reporting of inspection
                                              Examining the AD Docket                                  results to Airbus.                                    Comments Invited
                                                You may examine the AD docket on                          This [EASA] AD is considered to be an                This AD is a final rule that involves
                                              the internet at http://                                  interim measure and further [EASA] AD                 requirements affecting flight safety, and
                                              www.regulations.gov by searching for                     action may follow.                                    we did not precede it by notice and
                                              and locating Docket No. FAA–2017–                        Although the MCAI requires updating                   opportunity for public comment. We
                                              1104; or in person at the Docket                         the ‘‘master minimum equipment list                   invite you to send any written relevant


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                                              data, views, or arguments about this AD.                        this AD. We will consider all comments                         substantive verbal contact we receive
                                              Send your comments to an address                                received by the closing date and may                           about this AD.
                                              listed under the ADDRESSES section.                             amend this AD based on those
                                              Include ‘‘Docket No. FAA–2017–1104;                             comments.                                                      Costs of Compliance
                                              Product Identifier 2017–NM–153–AD’’                               We will post all comments we                                   We estimate that this AD affects 107
                                              at the beginning of your comments. We                           receive, without change, to http://                            airplanes of U.S. registry. We estimate
                                              specifically invite comments on the                             www.regulations.gov, including any                             the following costs to comply with this
                                              overall regulatory, economic,                                   personal information you provide. We
                                                                                                                                                                             AD:
                                              environmental, and energy aspects of                            will also post a report summarizing each

                                                                                                                             ESTIMATED COSTS
                                                                                                                                                                                                                   Cost on U.S.
                                                      Action                                        Labor cost                                   Parts cost               Cost per product                          operators

                                              Inspection .............    4 work-hours × $85 per hour = $340 per inspec-                                      $0    $340 per inspection                     $36,380 per inspection
                                                                            tion cycle.                                                                               cycle.                                  cycle.
                                              Reporting ..............    1 work-hour × $85 per hour = $85 per inspection                                      0    $85 per inspection cycle                $9,095 per inspection
                                                                            cycle.                                                                                                                            cycle.
                                              MEL revision ........       1 work-hour × $85 per hour = $85 ..........................                          0    $85 .................................   $9,095.



                                                We estimate the following costs to do                         be required based on the results of the                        determining the number of aircraft that
                                              any necessary replacements that would                           inspection. We have no way of                                  might need these replacements:

                                                                                                                           ON-CONDITION COSTS
                                                                                                                                                                                                                         Cost per
                                                                 Action                                                                Labor cost                                                     Parts cost         product

                                              Replacement ....................................   2 work-hours × $85 per hour = $170 ........................................................                 $8,000           $8,170



                                              Paperwork Reduction Act                                            We are issuing this rulemaking under                        responsibilities among the various
                                                                                                              the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII,                     levels of government.
                                                A federal agency may not conduct or                           Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701:
                                              sponsor, and a person is not required to                                                                                         For the reasons discussed above, I
                                                                                                              General requirements.’’ Under that                             certify that this AD:
                                              respond to, nor shall a person be subject                       section, Congress charges the FAA with
                                              to penalty for failure to comply with a                         promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in                       1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory
                                              collection of information subject to the                        air commerce by prescribing regulations                        action’’ under Executive Order 12866;
                                              requirements of the Paperwork                                   for practices, methods, and procedures                           2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the
                                              Reduction Act unless that collection of                         the Administrator finds necessary for                          DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures
                                              information displays a current valid                            safety in air commerce. This regulation                        (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979);
                                              OMB control number. The control                                 is within the scope of that authority
                                              number for the collection of information                                                                                         3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in
                                                                                                              because it addresses an unsafe condition                       Alaska; and
                                              required by this AD is 2120–0056. The                           that is likely to exist or develop on
                                              paperwork cost associated with this AD                          products identified in this rulemaking                           4. Will not have a significant
                                              has been detailed in the Costs of                               action.                                                        economic impact, positive or negative,
                                              Compliance section of this document                                This AD is issued in accordance with                        on a substantial number of small entities
                                              and includes time for reviewing                                 authority delegated by the Executive                           under the criteria of the Regulatory
                                              instructions, as well as completing and                         Director, Aircraft Certification Service,                      Flexibility Act.
                                              reviewing the collection of information.                        as authorized by FAA Order 8000.51C.
                                              Therefore, all reporting associated with                                                                                       List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
                                                                                                              In accordance with that order, issuance
                                              this AD is mandatory. Comments                                  of ADs is normally a function of the                             Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
                                              concerning the accuracy of this burden                          Compliance and Airworthiness                                   safety, Incorporation by reference,
                                              and suggestions for reducing the burden                         Division, but during this transition                           Safety.
                                              should be directed to the FAA at 800                            period, the Executive Director has
                                              Independence Ave. SW, Washington,                               delegated the authority to issue ADs                           Adoption of the Amendment
                                              DC 20591, ATTN: Information                                     applicable to transport category
                                              Collection Clearance Officer, AES–200.                                                                                           Accordingly, under the authority
                                                                                                              airplanes to the Director of the System                        delegated to me by the Administrator,
                                              Authority for This Rulemaking                                   Oversight Division.                                            the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as
                                                Title 49 of the United States Code                            Regulatory Findings                                            follows:
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                                              specifies the FAA’s authority to issue                            We determined that this AD will not
                                                                                                                                                                             PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
                                              rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I,                           have federalism implications under
                                                                                                                                                                             DIRECTIVES
                                              section 106, describes the authority of                         Executive Order 13132. This AD will
                                              the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII:                          not have a substantial direct effect on
                                              Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more                          the States, on the relationship between                        ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39
                                              detail the scope of the Agency’s                                the national government and the States,                        continues to read as follows:
                                              authority.                                                      or on the distribution of power and                                Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.



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                                              § 39.13   [Amended]                                      28300–101, P/N 568–1–28300–103, or P/N                       (j) Corrective Actions
                                                                                                       568–1–28300–200, and is located at one of
                                              ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding                                                                                    If, during any inspection required by
                                                                                                       the positions specified in paragraph 3.3 of
                                              the following new airworthiness                          Airbus Alert Operators Transmission (AOT)
                                                                                                                                                                    paragraph (i) of this AD, severe erosion (Case
                                              directive (AD):                                          A28L006–17, Rev. 00, dated November 3,                       3), as specified in Airbus AOT A28L006–17,
                                              2017–25–16 Airbus: Amendment 39–19130;                   2017.                                                        Rev. 00, dated November 3, 2017, is found on
                                                  Docket No. FAA–2017–1104; Product                      (2) A fuel pump having P/N 568–1–28300–                    a fuel pump: Before further flight, replace
                                                  Identifier 2017–NM–153–AD.                           101, P/N 568–1–28300–103, or P/N 568–1–                      that fuel pump with a serviceable part, or
                                                                                                       28300–200 that is installed in locations other               deactivate that fuel pump as specified in the
                                              (a) Effective Date
                                                                                                       than those specified in paragraph 3.3 of                     minimum equipment list (MEL), in
                                                This AD becomes effective December 29,                 Airbus AOT A28L006–17, Rev. 00, dated                        accordance with the instructions of Airbus
                                              2017.                                                    November 3, 2017, is not affected by the                     AOT A28L006–17, Rev. 00, dated November
                                              (b) Affected ADs                                         inspection requirements of paragraph (i) of                  3, 2017.
                                                                                                       this AD.
                                                None.                                                                                                               (k) Part Installation Limitations
                                                                                                       (h) Airplane Group Designations
                                              (c) Applicability                                                                                                       (1) As of the effective date of this AD, a
                                                                                                          For the purpose of this AD, airplane groups               fuel pump having P/N 568–1–28300–101, P/
                                                 This AD applies to the Airbus airplanes
                                                                                                       are designated as specified in paragraphs
                                              identified in paragraphs (c)(1) through (c)(7)                                                                        N 568–1–28300–103, or P/N 568–1–28300–
                                                                                                       (h)(1) and (h)(2) of this AD.
                                              of this AD, certificated in any category, all                                                                         200 may be installed on an airplane,
                                              manufacturer serial numbers.                                (1) Group 1 airplanes are equipped with an
                                                                                                       affected fuel pump.                                          provided that the part is new, or, prior to
                                                 (1) Model A330–223F and –243F airplanes.                                                                           installation, the part has passed the
                                                 (2) Model A330–201, –202, –203, –223, and                (2) Group 2 airplanes are not equipped
                                                                                                       with an affected fuel pump.                                  inspection (no erosion or Case 1: Light
                                              –243 airplanes.
                                                 (3) Model A330–301, –302, –303, –321,                                                                              erosion) required by paragraph (i) of this AD
                                                                                                       (i) Inspections                                              and, following installation, the part is
                                              –322, –323, –341, –342, and –343 airplanes.
                                                 (4) Model A340–211, –212, and –213                       For Group 1 airplanes: Before an affected                 inspected within the applicable repetitive
                                              airplanes.                                               pump exceeds 10,000 flight hours since first                 intervals and as required by paragraph (i) of
                                                 (5) Model A340–311, –312, and –313                    installation on an airplane, or the applicable               this AD.
                                              airplanes.                                               time specified in paragraph (i)(1) or (i)(2) of                (2) As of the effective date of this AD, a
                                                 (6) Model A340–541 airplanes.                         this AD, whichever occurs later, inspect all
                                                                                                                                                                    fuel pump having P/N 568–1–28300–101, P/
                                                 (7) Model A340–642 airplanes.                         affected fuel pumps for cavitation erosion, in
                                                                                                                                                                    N 568–1–28300–103, or P/N 568–1–28300–
                                                                                                       accordance with the instruction of Airbus
                                              (d) Subject                                              AOT A28L006–17, Rev. 00, dated November                      200, with Case 2 (medium erosion), as
                                                Air Transport Association (ATA) of                     3, 2017. Repeat the inspection thereafter at                 specified in Airbus AOT A28L006–17, Rev.
                                              America Code 28, Fuel System.                            intervals not to exceed the applicable time                  00, dated November 3, 2017, may be installed
                                                                                                       specified in table 1 to paragraph (i) of this                on an airplane provided the fuel pump is not
                                              (e) Reason
                                                                                                       AD.                                                          installed at a location specified in paragraph
                                                 This AD was prompted by a report                         (1) For a center tank, rear center tank, or               3.3 of Airbus AOT A28L006–17, Rev. 00,
                                              indicating that a fuel pump showing                      aft transfer fuel pump: Within 30 days after                 dated November 3, 2017.
                                              cavitation erosion breached the fuel pump                the effective date of this AD.
                                              housing and exposed the fuel pump power                     (2) For a stand-by fuel pump: Within 40                   (l) MEL Revision
                                              supply wires. We are issuing this AD to                  days after the effective date of this AD.                       (1) Within 30 days after the effective date
                                              detect and correct cavitation erosion of
                                              certain fuel pumps, which could result, if the                                                                        of this AD, revise the applicable MEL, in
                                              pump is running dry, in an ignition source                TABLE 1 TO PARAGRAPH (i) OF THIS                            accordance with the instructions of Airbus
                                              in the fuel tank, and consequent fuel tank                 AD—REPETITIVE INSPECTION INTER-                            AOT A28L006–17, Rev. 00, dated November
                                              explosion.                                                  VALS                                                      3, 2017, and thereafter operate the airplane
                                                                                                                                                                    accordingly.
                                              (f) Compliance
                                                                                                                                                     Inspection        (2) For Model A340–500 and A340–600
                                                 Comply with this AD within the                         Erosion—as defined in the                    interval in    airplanes: In addition to the MEL revision
                                              compliance times specified, unless already                         AOT
                                                                                                                                                    flight hours    required by paragraph (l)(1) of this AD, revise
                                              done.
                                                                                                                                                                    the applicable MEL to include the
                                              (g) Definition of Affected Fuel Pump                     No erosion ............................              5,000
                                                                                                                                                                    information specified in table 2 to paragraph
                                                                                                       Case 1: Light erosion ...........                    5,000
                                                 (1) For the purpose of this AD, an affected           Case 2: Medium erosion ......                          800   (l)(2) of this AD, and thereafter operate the
                                              fuel pump has part number (P/N) 568–1–                                                                                airplane accordingly.

                                                               TABLE 2 TO PARAGRAPH (l)(2) OF THIS AD—AMENDMENT TO MEL ITEMS 28–27–06 AND 28–27–07
                                                                   Applicability                                                                          MEL amendment

                                              Model A340–500 and A340–600 series air-                   MEL Items 28–27–06 and 28–27–07 can be applied, provided that the related circuit breaker
                                               planes.                                                   is pulled and tagged for the duration of the MEL item.



                                              (m) Reporting                                               (1) If the inspection was done on or before                 (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance
                                                                                                       the effective date of this AD: Report within                 (AMOCs): The Manager, International
                                                 At the applicable time specified in
                                                                                                       10 days after the effective date of this AD.                 Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA,
                                              paragraph (m)(1) or (m)(2) of this AD: Report
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                                                                                                          (2) If the inspection was done after the                  has the authority to approve AMOCs for this
                                              the results (including no findings) of each                                                                           AD, if requested using the procedures found
                                              inspection required by paragraph (i) of this             effective date of this AD: Report within 10
                                                                                                                                                                    in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR
                                              AD to inspection.results@airbus.com, in                  days after the inspection.                                   39.19, send your request to your principal
                                              accordance with the instructions in Airbus               (n) Other FAA AD Provisions                                  inspector or local Flight Standards District
                                              AOT A28L006–17, Rev. 00, dated November                                                                               Office, as appropriate. If sending information
                                                                                                        The following provisions also apply to this                 directly to the International Section, send it
                                              3, 2017.
                                                                                                       AD:                                                          to the attention of the person identified in



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                                              paragraph (o)(2) of this AD. Information may             DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION                          I. Executive Summary
                                              be emailed to: 9-ANM-116-AMOC-
                                              REQUESTS@faa.gov. Before using any                                                                                This action amends the prohibition of
                                                                                                       Federal Aviation Administration                       flight operations in specified areas of
                                              approved AMOC, notify your appropriate
                                              principal inspector, or lacking a principal                                                                    the Sanaa (OYSC) FIR by all: U.S. air
                                              inspector, the manager of the local flight
                                                                                                       14 CFR Part 91                                        carriers; U.S. commercial operators;
                                              standards district office/certificate holding                                                                  persons exercising the privileges of an
                                              district office.                                         [Docket No.: FAA–2015–8672; Amdt. No.                 airman certificate issued by the FAA,
                                                (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any               91–340A]                                              except when such persons are operating
                                              requirement in this AD to obtain corrective                                                                    U.S.-registered aircraft for a foreign air
                                              actions from a manufacturer, the action must
                                              be accomplished using a method approved
                                                                                                       RIN 2120–AL27                                         carrier; and operators of U.S.-registered
                                              by the Manager, International Section,                                                                         civil aircraft, except where the operator
                                              Transport Standards Branch, FAA; or the                  Amendment of the Prohibition Against                  of such aircraft is a foreign air carrier.
                                              European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA); or               Certain Flights in Specified Areas of                 Due to a reduction in the level of risk
                                              Airbus’s EASA Design Organization                        the Sanaa (OYSC) Flight Information                   to U.S. civil aviation operating in
                                              Approval (DOA). If approved by the DOA,                  Region                                                limited portions of the specified areas of
                                              the approval must include the DOA-                                                                             the Sanaa (OYSC) FIR where the FAA
                                              authorized signature.                                    AGENCY: Federal Aviation                              had prohibited U.S. civil aviation
                                                                                                       Administration (FAA), Department of                   operations under SFAR No. 115, title 14
                                              (o) Related Information
                                                                                                       Transportation (DOT).                                 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR)
                                                 (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing
                                              Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA                    ACTION:   Final rule.                                 91.1611, this action amends SFAR No.
                                              Airworthiness Directive 2017–0224, dated                                                                       115, § 91.1611, to reduce the amount of
                                              November 10, 2017, for related information.              SUMMARY:    This action amends the                    airspace in the Sanaa (OYSC) FIR in
                                              You may examine the MCAI on the internet                 Special Federal Aviation Regulation                   which U.S. civil aviation operations are
                                              at http://www.regulations.gov by searching               (SFAR) that prohibits certain flights in              prohibited. Specifically, the FAA is
                                              for and locating Docket No. FAA–2017–1104.               specified areas of the Sanaa (OYSC)                   revising SFAR No. 115, § 91.1611, to
                                                 (2) For more information about this AD,                                                                     prohibit U.S. civil aviation operations in
                                                                                                       Flight Information Region (FIR) by all:
                                              contact Vladimir Ulyanov, Aerospace
                                              Engineer, International Section, Transport               United States (U.S.) air carriers; U.S.               the Sanaa (OYSC) FIR, except that
                                              Standards Branch, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue                  commercial operators; persons                         airspace east of a line drawn direct from
                                              SW, Renton, WA 98057–3356; telephone                     exercising the privileges of an airman                KAPET (163322N 0530614E) to NODMA
                                              425–227–1138; fax 425–227–1149.                          certificate issued by the FAA, except                 (152603N 0533359E), southeast of a line
                                                                                                       when such persons are operating U.S.-                 drawn direct from NODMA to ORBAT
                                              (p) Material Incorporated by Reference
                                                                                                       registered aircraft for a foreign air                 (140638N 0503924E) then from ORBAT
                                                 (1) The Director of the Federal Register              carrier; and operators of U.S.-registered             to PAKER (115500N 0463500E), south of
                                              approved the incorporation by reference                                                                        a line drawn direct from PAKER to
                                                                                                       civil aircraft, except where the operator
                                              (IBR) of the service information listed in this
                                                                                                       of such aircraft is a foreign air carrier.            PARIM (123142N 0432712E), and west
                                              paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR
                                              part 51.                                                 There has been a reduction in the level               of a line drawn direct from PARIM to
                                                 (2) You must use this service information             of risk to U.S. civil aviation operations             RIBOK (154700N 0415230E). However,
                                              as applicable to do the actions required by              in limited portions of the specified areas            there continues to be an unacceptable
                                              this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise.             of the Sanaa (OYSC) Flight Information                level of risk to U.S. civil aviation
                                                 (i) Airbus Alert Operators Transmission               region (FIR) where the FAA had                        operations in the remainder the
                                              A28L006–17, Rev. 00, dated November 3,                   prohibited flight operations under the                specified areas of the Sanaa (OYSC) FIR,
                                              2017.                                                    SFAR. As a result, the FAA is reducing                as described in this rule, resulting from
                                                 (ii) Reserved.                                                                                              terrorist and militant activity.
                                                                                                       the amount of airspace in the Sanaa
                                                 (3) For service information identified in                                                                   Consequently, the FAA is also
                                              this AD, contact Airbus SAS, Airworthiness               (OYSC) FIR in which U.S. civil aviation
                                                                                                       operations are prohibited. However,                   amending this SFAR to extend its
                                              Office—EAL, 1 Rond Point Maurice Bellonte,
                                              31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone +33               there continues to be an unacceptable                 expiration date until January 7, 2020.
                                              5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61 93 45 80; email              level of risk to U.S. civil aviation                  The FAA finds this action necessary due
                                              airworthiness.A330-A340@airbus.com;                      operations in the remainder of the                    to continued hazards to U.S. civil
                                              internet http://www.airbus.com.                          specified areas of the Sanaa (OYSC) FIR,              aviation operations in these areas.
                                                 (4) You may view this service information             as described in this rule, resulting from
                                              at the FAA, Transport Standards Branch,                                                                        II. Legal Authority and Good Cause
                                                                                                       terrorist and militant activity.
                                              1601 Lind Avenue SW, Renton, WA. For                                                                           A. Legal Authority
                                                                                                       Consequently, the FAA is also
                                              information on the availability of this
                                              material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221.                  amending this SFAR to extend its                        The FAA is responsible for the safety
                                                 (5) You may view this service information             expiration date. The FAA is also                      of flight in the U.S. and for the safety
                                              that is incorporated by reference at the                 republishing, with minor revisions, the               of U.S. civil operators, U.S.-registered
                                              National Archives and Records                            approval process and exemption                        civil aircraft, and U.S.-certificated
                                              Administration (NARA). For information on                information for this SFAR.                            airmen throughout the world. The
                                              the availability of this material at NARA, call                                                                FAA’s authority to issue rules on
                                              202–741–6030, or go to: http://
                                                                                                            This final rule is effective on
                                                                                                       DATES:
                                                                                                       December 14, 2017.                                    aviation safety is found in title 49, U.S.
                                              www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-
                                                                                                                                                             Code. Subtitle I, sections 106(f) and (g),
                                              locations.html.                                          FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:                      describe the authority of the FAA
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                                                Issued in Renton, Washington, on                       Michael Filippell, Air Transportation                 Administrator. Subtitle VII of title 49,
                                              December 4, 2017.                                        Division, Flight Standards Service,                   Aviation Programs, describes in more
                                              Dionne Palermo,                                          Federal Aviation Administration, 800                  detail the scope of the agency’s
                                              Acting Director, System Oversight Division,              Independence Avenue SW, Washington,                   authority. Section 40101(d)(1) provides
                                              Aircraft Certification Service.                          DC 20591; telephone (202) 267–8166;                   that the Administrator shall consider in
                                              [FR Doc. 2017–26842 Filed 12–13–17; 8:45 am]             email michael.e.filippell@faa.gov.                    the public interest, among other matters,
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CategoryRegulatory Information
CollectionFederal Register
sudoc ClassAE 2.7:
GS 4.107:
AE 2.106:
PublisherOffice of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
SectionRules and Regulations
ActionFinal rule; request for comments.
DatesThis AD becomes effective December 29, 2017.
ContactVladimir Ulyanov, Aerospace Engineer, International Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW, Renton, WA 98057-3356; telephone 425-227-1138; fax 425-227- 1149.
FR Citation82 FR 58718 
RIN Number2120-AA64
CFR AssociatedAir Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety

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