83 FR 10358 - Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 47 (March 9, 2018)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 47 (March 9, 2018)
| Page Range | 10358-10360 | |
| FR Document | 2018-04646 |
[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 47 (Friday, March 9, 2018)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 10358-10360] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2018-04646] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2018-0164; Product Identifier 2018-NM-026-AD; Amendment 39-19220; AD 2018-05-11] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Final rule; request for comments. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Airbus Model A320-214, -251N, and -271N airplanes. This AD requires an inspection for any damaged bolt and nut in each cargo fire extinguishing bottle installation, and replacement of any damaged bolt and nut. This AD was prompted by a report that a dynamometric key, previously used for installing the cargo fire extinguishing bottle system, was out of tolerance. As a result, an incorrect torque value may have been applied to the bolts maintaining the fire extinguishing bottles in place. We are issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products. DATES: This AD becomes effective March 26, 2018. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of March 26, 2018. We must receive comments on this AD by April 23, 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, Airworthiness Office--EIAS, 1 Rond Point Maurice Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61 93 44 51; email [email protected]; internet http://www.airbus.com. You may view this referenced service information at the FAA, Transport Standards Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 206-231-3195. It is also available on the internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2018- 0164. 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-2018- 0164; 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: Sanjay Ralhan, Aerospace Engineer, International Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; telephone and fax 206-231-3223. 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 2018-0038, dated February 7, 2018 (referred to after this as the Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or ``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for certain Airbus Model A320-214, -251N, and -271N airplanes. The MCAI states: During a periodic check on the final assembly line, a dynamometric key, previously used for installing the cargo fire extinguishing bottle system, was found out of tolerance. As a consequence, an incorrect torque value may have been applied to the screws maintaining the fire extinguishing bottle in place. Vibration during normal operation of the aeroplane could further loosen these screws. This condition, if not detected and corrected, could lead to disconnection of a cargo fire extinguishing bottle, possibly resulting in loss of the fire protection system in the lower deck cargo compartment. Prompted by this finding, Airbus issued [Alert Operators Transmission] AOT A26N003-16 (later revised) to provide [[Page 10359]] instructions to apply the correct torque value(s). For the reason described above, this [EASA] AD requires a one- time inspection of the screws of each cargo fire extinguishing bottle installation and, depending on findings, replacement of screws and re-installation of the system. You may examine the MCAI on the internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2018- 0164. Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 Airbus has issued Alert Operators Transmission A26N003-16, Revision 01, dated June 12, 2017. The service information describes procedures for a general visual inspection for any damaged bolt and nut in each cargo fire extinguishing bottle installation, and replacement of all damaged bolts and nuts. 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 the same type design. 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 of the possibility of loss of the fire protection system in the lower deck cargo compartment. 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 data, views, or arguments about this AD. Send your comments to an address listed under the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2018-0164; Product Identifier 2018-NM-026-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 2 airplanes of U.S. registry. We estimate the following costs to comply with this AD: Estimated Costs ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cost per Cost on U.S. Action Labor cost Parts cost product operators ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Inspection............................ 1 work-hour x $85 per $0 $85 $170 hour = $85. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- We have received no definitive data that would enable us to provide cost estimates for the on-condition actions specified in this AD. 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: [[Page 10360]] PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES 0 1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows: Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. Sec. 39.13 [Amended] 0 2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness directive (AD): 2018-05-11 Airbus: Amendment 39-19220; Docket No. FAA-2018-0164; Product Identifier 2018-NM-026-AD. (a) Effective Date This AD becomes effective March 26, 2018. (b) Affected ADs None. (c) Applicability This AD applies to Airbus Model A320-214, -251N, and -271N airplanes, certificated in any category, having manufacturer serial numbers 07126, 07141, 07189, 07200, 07221, 07226, 07235, 07245, 07251, 07256, 07264, 07272, 07279, 07319, 07337 and 07340. (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 26, Fire Protection. (e) Reason This AD was prompted by a report that a dynamometric key, previously used for installing the cargo fire extinguishing bottle system, was out of tolerance. As a result, an incorrect torque value may have been applied to the bolts maintaining the fire extinguishing bottle in place. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct damaged bolts in the cargo fire extinguishing bottle system, which could lead to disconnection of a cargo fire extinguishing bottle, possibly resulting in loss of the fire protection system in the lower deck cargo compartment. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Inspection and Corrective Actions Within 30 days after the effective date of this AD: Do a general visual inspection for any damaged bolt and nut in each cargo fire extinguishing bottle installation in accordance with the instructions in Airbus Alert Operators Transmission A26N003-16, Revision 01, dated June 12, 2017. (1) If any damaged bolt or nut is detected, before further flight, replace all damaged bolts and nuts, in accordance with the instructions in Airbus Alert Operators Transmission A26N003-16, Revision 01, dated June 12, 2017. (2) If no damage is detected, before further flight, reinstall the bolts and nuts, in accordance with the instructions in Airbus Alert Operators Transmission A26N003-16, Revision 01, dated June 12, 2017. Note 1 to paragraph (g) of this AD: No credit will be provided for accomplishment of the actions in the original issue of Airbus Alert Operators Transmission A26N003-16 because the torque values were incorrect. (h) Other FAA AD Provisions The following provisions also apply to this AD: (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager, International Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your request to your principal inspector or local Flight Standards District Office, as appropriate. If sending information directly to the International Section, send it to the attention of the person identified in paragraph (j)(2) of this AD. Information may be emailed to: [email protected]. Before using any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager of the local flight standards district office/certificate holding district office. (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any requirement in this AD to obtain corrective actions from a manufacturer, the action must be accomplished using a method approved by the Manager, International Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA; or 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. (i) Special Flight Permits Special flight permits, as described in Section 21.197 and Section 21.199 of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR 21.197 and 21.199), may be issued to operate the airplane to a location where the requirements of this AD can be accomplished, provided no cargo is in the lower deck of the cargo compartment. (j) Related Information (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0038, dated February 7, 2018, for related information. You may examine the MCAI on the internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2018-0164. (2) For more information about this AD, contact Sanjay Ralhan, Aerospace Engineer, International Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; telephone and fax 206-231-3223. (k) Material Incorporated by Reference (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference (IBR) of the service information listed in this paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. (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 A26N003-16, Revision 01, dated June 12, 2017. (ii) Reserved. (3) For service information identified in this AD, contact Airbus, Airworthiness Office--EIAS, 1 Rond Point Maurice Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61 93 44 51; email [email protected]; internet http://www.airbus.com. (4) You may view this service information at the FAA, Transport Standards Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 206-231-3195. (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 February 28, 2018. Michael Kaszycki, Acting Director, System Oversight Division, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2018-04646 Filed 3-8-18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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address on March 19, 2018. Until March DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Cedex, France; telephone +33 5 61 93 36
19, 2018, the Commission will continue 96; fax +33 5 61 93 44 51; email
to reside and receive mail at 999 E Federal Aviation Administration account.airworth-eas@airbus.com;
Street NW, Washington, DC 20463. internet http://www.airbus.com. You
The Commission is promulgating 14 CFR Part 39 may view this referenced service
these amendments without advance [Docket No. FAA–2018–0164; Product information at the FAA, Transport
notice or an opportunity for comment Identifier 2018–NM–026–AD; Amendment Standards Branch, 2200 South 216th St.,
because they fall under the ‘‘good 39–19220; AD 2018–05–11] Des Moines, WA. For information on the
cause’’ exemption of the Administrative availability of this material at the FAA,
RIN 2120–AA64
Procedure Act. 5 U.S.C. 553(b)(B). The call 206–231–3195. It is also available
Commission finds that notice and Airworthiness Directives; Airbus on the internet at http://
comment are unnecessary here because Airplanes www.regulations.gov by searching for
these amendments are merely technical; and locating Docket No. FAA–2018–
they effect no substantive changes to AGENCY: Federal Aviation 0164.
any rule. For the same reason, these Administration (FAA), DOT.
Examining the AD Docket
amendments fall within the ‘‘good ACTION: Final rule; request for
cause’’ exception to the delayed comments. You may examine the AD docket on
effective date provisions of the the internet at http://
Administrative Procedure Act and the SUMMARY: We are adopting a new www.regulations.gov by searching for
Congressional Review Act. 5 U.S.C. airworthiness directive (AD) for certain and locating Docket No. FAA–2018–
553(d)(3), 808(2). Moreover, because Airbus Model A320–214, –251N, and 0164; or in person at the Docket
these amendments are exempt from the –271N airplanes. This AD requires an Operations office between 9 a.m. and 5
notice and comment procedure of the inspection for any damaged bolt and nut p.m., Monday through Friday, except
Administrative Procedure Act under 5 in each cargo fire extinguishing bottle Federal holidays. The AD docket
U.S.C. 553(b), the Commission is not installation, and replacement of any contains this AD, the regulatory
required to conduct a regulatory damaged bolt and nut. This AD was evaluation, any comments received, and
flexibility analysis under 5 U.S.C. 603 or prompted by a report that a other information. The street address for
604. See 5 U.S.C. 601(2), 604(a). Nor is dynamometric key, previously used for the Docket Operations office (telephone
the Commission required to submit installing the cargo fire extinguishing 800–647–5527) is in the ADDRESSES
these amendments for congressional bottle system, was out of tolerance. As section. Comments will be available in
review under the Federal Election a result, an incorrect torque value may the AD docket shortly after receipt.
Campaign Act of 1971, as amended, the have been applied to the bolts FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Presidential Election Campaign Fund maintaining the fire extinguishing Sanjay Ralhan, Aerospace Engineer,
Act, as amended, or the Presidential bottles in place. We are issuing this AD International Section, Transport
Primary Matching Payment Account to address the unsafe condition on these Standards Branch, FAA, 2200 South
Act, as amended. See 52 U.S.C. products. 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198;
30111(d)(1), (4) (providing for DATES: This AD becomes effective telephone and fax 206–231–3223.
congressional review when Commission March 26, 2018.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
‘‘prescribe[s]’’ a ‘‘rule of law’’); 26 The Director of the Federal Register
U.S.C. 9009(c)(1), (4), 9039(c)(1), (4) approved the incorporation by reference Discussion
(same). of a certain publication listed in this AD
The European Aviation Safety Agency
as of March 26, 2018.
List of Subjects in 11 CFR Part 1 We must receive comments on this (EASA), which is the Technical Agent
AD by April 23, 2018. for the Member States of the European
Privacy. Union, has issued EASA Airworthiness
ADDRESSES: You may send comments, Directive 2018–0038, dated February 7,
For the reasons set out in the using the procedures found in 14 CFR
preamble, the Federal Election 2018 (referred to after this as the
11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness
Commission amends 11 CFR chapter I methods:
as follows: Information, or ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to an unsafe condition for certain Airbus
http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the Model A320–214, –251N, and –271N
PART 1—PRIVACY ACT
instructions for submitting comments. airplanes. The MCAI states:
• Fax: 202–493–2251.
■ 1. The authority citation for part 1 • Mail: U.S. Department of During a periodic check on the final
continues to read as follows: Transportation, Docket Operations, M– assembly line, a dynamometric key,
previously used for installing the cargo fire
Authority: U.S.C. 552a. 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room extinguishing bottle system, was found out of
W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, tolerance. As a consequence, an incorrect
§ 1.2 [Amended]
Washington, DC 20590. torque value may have been applied to the
■ 2. Amend § 1.2 in the definition for • Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of screws maintaining the fire extinguishing
‘‘Commission’’ by removing ‘‘March 5, Transportation, Docket Operations, M– bottle in place. Vibration during normal
2018’’ and adding in its place ‘‘March 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room operation of the aeroplane could further
19, 2018’’. W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, loosen these screws.
Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 This condition, if not detected and
amozie on DSK30RV082PROD with RULES
On behalf of the Commission. corrected, could lead to disconnection of a
p.m., Monday through Friday, except
Dated: March 1, 2018. cargo fire extinguishing bottle, possibly
Federal holidays. resulting in loss of the fire protection system
Caroline C. Hunter, For service information identified in in the lower deck cargo compartment.
Chair, Federal Election Commission. this final rule, contact Airbus, Prompted by this finding, Airbus issued
[FR Doc. 2018–04698 Filed 3–8–18; 8:45 am] Airworthiness Office—EIAS, 1 Rond [Alert Operators Transmission] AOT
BILLING CODE 6715–01–P Point Maurice Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac A26N003–16 (later revised) to provide
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instructions to apply the correct torque FAA’s Determination and Requirements Comments Invited
value(s). of This AD This AD is a final rule that involves
For the reason described above, this
[EASA] AD requires a one-time inspection of
This product has been approved by requirements affecting flight safety, and
the screws of each cargo fire extinguishing
the aviation authority of another we did not precede it by notice and
bottle installation and, depending on country, and is approved for operation opportunity for public comment. We
findings, replacement of screws and re- in the United States. Pursuant to our invite you to send any written relevant
installation of the system. bilateral agreement with the State of data, views, or arguments about this AD.
Design Authority, we have been notified Send your comments to an address
You may examine the MCAI on the of the unsafe condition described in the listed under the ADDRESSES section.
internet at http://www.regulations.gov MCAI and service information Include ‘‘Docket No. FAA–2018–0164;
by searching for and locating Docket No. referenced above. We are issuing this Product Identifier 2018–NM–026–AD’’
FAA–2018–0164. AD because we evaluated all pertinent at the beginning of your comments. We
information and determined the unsafe specifically invite comments on the
Related Service Information Under 1 condition exists and is likely to exist or overall regulatory, economic,
CFR Part 51 develop on other products of the same environmental, and energy aspects of
type design. this AD. We will consider all comments
Airbus has issued Alert Operators
received by the closing date and may
Transmission A26N003–16, Revision FAA’s Determination of the Effective
amend this AD based on those
01, dated June 12, 2017. The service Date
comments.
information describes procedures for a An unsafe condition exists that We will post all comments we
general visual inspection for any requires the immediate adoption of this receive, without change, to http://
damaged bolt and nut in each cargo fire AD. The FAA has found that the risk to www.regulations.gov, including any
extinguishing bottle installation, and the flying public justifies waiving notice personal information you provide. We
replacement of all damaged bolts and and comment prior to adoption of this will also post a report summarizing each
nuts. This service information is rule because of the possibility of loss of substantive verbal contact we receive
reasonably available because the the fire protection system in the lower about this AD.
interested parties have access to it deck cargo compartment. Therefore, we
determined that notice and opportunity Costs of Compliance
through their normal course of business
or by the means identified in the for public comment before issuing this We estimate that this AD affects 2
ADDRESSES section. AD are impracticable and that good airplanes of U.S. registry. We estimate
cause exists for making this amendment the following costs to comply with this
effective in fewer than 30 days. AD:
ESTIMATED COSTS
Cost per Cost on U.S.
Action Labor cost Parts cost product operators
Inspection ........................................................ 1 work-hour × $85 per hour = $85 ................. $0 $85 $170
We have received no definitive data products identified in this rulemaking For the reasons discussed above, I
that would enable us to provide cost action. certify that this AD:
estimates for the on-condition actions This AD is issued in accordance with 1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory
specified in this AD. authority delegated by the Executive action’’ under Executive Order 12866;
Authority for This Rulemaking Director, Aircraft Certification Service, 2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the
as authorized by FAA Order 8000.51C. DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures
Title 49 of the United States Code In accordance with that order, issuance
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979);
of ADs is normally a function of the
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, 3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in
Compliance and Airworthiness
section 106, describes the authority of Alaska; and
Division, but during this transition
the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII: 4. Will not have a significant
period, the Executive Director has
Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more economic impact, positive or negative,
detail the scope of the Agency’s delegated the authority to issue ADs
applicable to transport category on a substantial number of small entities
authority.
airplanes to the Director of the System under the criteria of the Regulatory
We are issuing this rulemaking under Flexibility Act.
Oversight Division.
the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII,
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: Regulatory Findings List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
General requirements.’’ Under that
section, Congress charges the FAA with We determined that this AD will not Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in have federalism implications under safety, Incorporation by reference,
air commerce by prescribing regulations Executive Order 13132. This AD will Safety.
amozie on DSK30RV082PROD with RULES
for practices, methods, and procedures not have a substantial direct effect on Adoption of the Amendment
the Administrator finds necessary for the States, on the relationship between
safety in air commerce. This regulation the national government and the States, Accordingly, under the authority
is within the scope of that authority or on the distribution of power and delegated to me by the Administrator,
because it addresses an unsafe condition responsibilities among the various the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as
that is likely to exist or develop on levels of government. follows:
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PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS Alert Operators Transmission A26N003–16 Office—EIAS, 1 Rond Point Maurice
DIRECTIVES because the torque values were incorrect. Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France;
telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61
(h) Other FAA AD Provisions 93 44 51; email account.airworth-eas@
■ 1. The authority citation for part 39
The following provisions also apply to this airbus.com; internet http://www.airbus.com.
continues to read as follows: AD: (4) You may view this service information
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance at the FAA, Transport Standards Branch,
(AMOCs): The Manager, International 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For
§ 39.13 [Amended] Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA, information on the availability of this
■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding has the authority to approve AMOCs for this material at the FAA, call 206–231–3195.
the following new airworthiness AD, if requested using the procedures found (5) You may view this service information
in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR that is incorporated by reference at the
directive (AD):
39.19, send your request to your principal National Archives and Records
2018–05–11 Airbus: Amendment 39–19220; inspector or local Flight Standards District Administration (NARA). For information on
Docket No. FAA–2018–0164; Product Office, as appropriate. If sending information the availability of this material at NARA, call
Identifier 2018–NM–026–AD. directly to the International Section, send it 202–741–6030, or go to: http://
to the attention of the person identified in www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-
(a) Effective Date
paragraph (j)(2) of this AD. Information may locations.html.
This AD becomes effective March 26, 2018. be emailed to: 9-ANM-116-AMOC-
REQUESTS@faa.gov. Before using any Issued in Renton, Washington, on February
(b) Affected ADs 28, 2018.
approved AMOC, notify your appropriate
None. principal inspector, or lacking a principal Michael Kaszycki,
(c) Applicability inspector, the manager of the local flight Acting Director, System Oversight Division,
standards district office/certificate holding Aircraft Certification Service.
This AD applies to Airbus Model A320– district office.
214, –251N, and –271N airplanes, certificated [FR Doc. 2018–04646 Filed 3–8–18; 8:45 am]
(2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any
in any category, having manufacturer serial requirement in this AD to obtain corrective BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
numbers 07126, 07141, 07189, 07200, 07221, actions from a manufacturer, the action must
07226, 07235, 07245, 07251, 07256, 07264, be accomplished using a method approved
07272, 07279, 07319, 07337 and 07340. by the Manager, International Section, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
(d) Subject Transport Standards Branch, FAA; or the
European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA); or Federal Aviation Administration
Air Transport Association (ATA) of Airbus’s EASA Design Organization
America Code 26, Fire Protection. Approval (DOA). If approved by the DOA, 14 CFR Part 39
(e) Reason the approval must include the DOA-
authorized signature. [Docket No. FAA–2018–0177; Product
This AD was prompted by a report that a
dynamometric key, previously used for Identifier 2017–SW–138–AD; Amendment
(i) Special Flight Permits
installing the cargo fire extinguishing bottle 39–19218; AD 2018–05–09]
Special flight permits, as described in
system, was out of tolerance. As a result, an Section 21.197 and Section 21.199 of the RIN 2120–AA64
incorrect torque value may have been applied Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR 21.197
to the bolts maintaining the fire and 21.199), may be issued to operate the Airworthiness Directives; Airbus
extinguishing bottle in place. We are issuing airplane to a location where the requirements
this AD to detect and correct damaged bolts
Helicopters
of this AD can be accomplished, provided no
in the cargo fire extinguishing bottle system, cargo is in the lower deck of the cargo AGENCY: Federal Aviation
which could lead to disconnection of a cargo compartment. Administration (FAA), Department of
fire extinguishing bottle, possibly resulting in
loss of the fire protection system in the lower (j) Related Information Transportation (DOT).
deck cargo compartment. (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing ACTION: Final rule; request for
Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA comments.
(f) Compliance
Airworthiness Directive 2018–0038, dated
Comply with this AD within the February 7, 2018, for related information. SUMMARY: We are adopting a new
compliance times specified, unless already You may examine the MCAI on the internet airworthiness directive (AD) for Airbus
done. at http://www.regulations.gov by searching Helicopters Model AS332C, AS332C1,
(g) Inspection and Corrective Actions for and locating Docket No. FAA–2018–0164. AS332L, and AS332L1 helicopters. This
(2) For more information about this AD, AD requires inspecting the tail rotor (T/
Within 30 days after the effective date of contact Sanjay Ralhan, Aerospace Engineer,
this AD: Do a general visual inspection for R) flapping hinge link (hinge) and
International Section, Transport Standards
any damaged bolt and nut in each cargo fire Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th St., Des
reporting the results. This AD is
extinguishing bottle installation in Moines, WA 98198; telephone and fax 206– prompted by a report of a damaged
accordance with the instructions in Airbus 231–3223. flapping hinge link. The actions of this
Alert Operators Transmission A26N003–16, AD are intended to prevent an unsafe
Revision 01, dated June 12, 2017. (k) Material Incorporated by Reference
condition on these products.
(1) If any damaged bolt or nut is detected, (1) The Director of the Federal Register
DATES: This AD becomes effective
before further flight, replace all damaged approved the incorporation by reference
bolts and nuts, in accordance with the (IBR) of the service information listed in this March 26, 2018.
instructions in Airbus Alert Operators paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR The Director of the Federal Register
Transmission A26N003–16, Revision 01, part 51. approved the incorporation by reference
dated June 12, 2017. (2) You must use this service information of a certain document listed in this AD
(2) If no damage is detected, before further as applicable to do the actions required by as of March 26, 2018.
amozie on DSK30RV082PROD with RULES
flight, reinstall the bolts and nuts, in this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise. We must receive comments on this
accordance with the instructions in Airbus (i) Airbus Alert Operators Transmission AD by May 8, 2018.
Alert Operators Transmission A26N003–16, A26N003–16, Revision 01, dated June 12,
Revision 01, dated June 12, 2017. 2017. ADDRESSES: You may send comments by
Note 1 to paragraph (g) of this AD: No (ii) Reserved. any of the following methods:
credit will be provided for accomplishment (3) For service information identified in • Federal eRulemaking Docket: Go to
of the actions in the original issue of Airbus this AD, contact Airbus, Airworthiness http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the
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| Category | Regulatory Information | |
| Collection | Federal Register | |
| sudoc Class | AE 2.7: GS 4.107: AE 2.106: | |
| Publisher | Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration | |
| Section | Rules and Regulations | |
| Action | Final rule; request for comments. | |
| Dates | This AD becomes effective March 26, 2018. | |
| Contact | Sanjay Ralhan, Aerospace Engineer, International Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; telephone and fax 206-231-3223. | |
| FR Citation | 83 FR 10358 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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