83 FR 1527 - Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 9 (January 12, 2018)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 9 (January 12, 2018)
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| FR Document | 2018-00343 |
[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 9 (Friday, January 12, 2018)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 1527-1529] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2018-00343] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2017-1244; Product Identifier 2013-NM-145-AD; Amendment 39-19152; AD 2018-01-11] 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 A319-115 and A319-133 airplanes. This AD requires contacting the FAA to obtain instructions for addressing the unsafe condition on these products, and doing the actions specified in those instructions. This AD was prompted by a fire during a flight, in the vicinity of the gaseous oxygen system (GOS) for passengers. We are issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products. DATES: This AD becomes effective January 29, 2018. We must receive comments on this AD by February 26, 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. 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- 1244; 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, 1601 Lind Avenue SW, Renton, WA 98057-3356; telephone: 425-227-1405; 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 AD 2014-0045, dated February 25, 2014; corrected March 4, 2014 (referred to after this as the Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or ``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for certain Airbus Model A319-115 and A319-133 airplanes. The MCAI states: Following an ECAM [electronic centralized aircraft monitor] warning ``CARGO SMOKE'' during flight, the flight crew elected to divert and the aeroplane made an uneventful landing. The post-flight inspection evidenced a heavy fire in the vicinity of the Gaseous Oxygen System (GOS) for passengers, located close to the cargo area. The origin of the fire has not been clearly identified. After more investigation, Airbus determined that the current optional passenger GOS design, specific to A319 aeroplanes, is not robust enough to prevent further events of this kind. This condition, if not detected and corrected, could lead to an uncontrolled fire, possibly resulting in loss of the aeroplane. To address this potential unsafe condition, Airbus developed mod 153555 to improve [[Page 1528]] the (optional) A319 GOS for passengers and published Service Bulletin (SB) A320-35-1062 to provide that modification for in- service application. Consequently, EASA issued AD 2013-0153 to require modification of the passenger GOS installation. Since that [EASA] AD was issued, a mistake was identified in Airbus SB A320-35-1062 concerning the pressure relief valve installation and the SB has been corrected and revised accordingly with mod 155860. For the reason described above, this [EASA] AD retains the requirements of EASA AD 2013-0153, which is superseded, but requires those actions to be done in accordance with the instructions of Airbus SB 35-1062 Revision 01. This [EASA] AD has been republished to correct an error that referenced the wrong effective date for EASA AD 2013-0153. You may examine the MCAI on the internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2017- 1244. 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. 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 Since there are currently no domestic operators of this product, we find good cause that notice and opportunity for prior public comment are unnecessary. In addition, for the reason(s) stated above, we find that good cause exists for making this amendment effective in less 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-2017-1244; Product Identifier 2013-NM-145-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 Currently, there are no affected U.S.-registered airplanes. This AD requires contacting the FAA to obtain instructions for addressing the unsafe condition, and doing the actions specified in those instructions. Based on the actions specified in the MCAI AD, we are providing the following cost estimates for an affected airplane that is placed on the U.S. Register in the future: Estimated Costs -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Action Labor cost Parts cost Cost per product -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Passenger GOS modification........... Up to 33 work-hours x $85 per Up to $30,782........... Up to $33,587 hour = $2,805. Placard modification................. 5 work-hours x $85 per hour = $0...................... $425 $425. Pressure hose modification........... 8 work-hours x $85 per hour = $9,690.................. $10,370 $680. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Authority for This Rulemaking Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the authority of the FAA Administrator. ``Subtitle VII: Aviation Programs,'' describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's authority. We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in ``Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: General requirements.'' Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this rulemaking action. This AD is issued in accordance with authority delegated by the Executive Director, Aircraft Certification Service, as authorized by FAA Order 8000.51C. In accordance with that order, issuance of ADs is normally a function of the Compliance and Airworthiness Division, but during this transition period, the Executive Director has delegated the authority to issue ADs applicable to transport category airplanes to the Director of the System Oversight Division. Regulatory Findings We determined that this AD will not have federalism implications under Executive Order 13132. This AD will not have a substantial direct effect on the States, on the relationship between the national government and the States, or on the distribution of power and responsibilities among the various levels of government. For the reasons discussed above, I certify that this AD: 1. Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive Order 12866; 2. Is not a ``significant rule'' under the DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); 3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska; and 4. Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by reference, Safety. Adoption of the Amendment Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator, the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows: PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES 0 1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows: [[Page 1529]] 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): 2018-01-11 Airbus: Amendment 39-19152; Docket No. FAA-2017-1244; Product Identifier 2013-NM-145-AD. (a) Effective Date This AD becomes effective January 29, 2018. (b) Affected ADs None. (c) Applicability This AD applies to Airbus Model A319-115 and A319-133 airplanes, certificated in any category, all manufacturer serial numbers, having received in production Airbus modification 33125 (installation of Gaseous Oxygen System (GOS) for passengers), except those on which Airbus modification 153555 and 155860 have been embodied in production. (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 35, Oxygen. (e) Reason This AD was prompted by a fire during a flight, in the vicinity of the GOS for passengers. We are issuing this AD to prevent an uncontrolled fire in the vicinity of the GOS for passengers, near the cargo area, which could result in loss of the airplane. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Required Action(s) Within 30 days after the effective date of this AD, request instructions from the Manager, International Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA, to address the unsafe condition specified in paragraph (e) of this AD; and accomplish the actions at the times specified in, and in accordance with, those instructions. Guidance can be found in Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information (MCAI) European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD 2014-0045, dated February 25, 2014; corrected March 4, 2014. (h) 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 (i)(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. (i) Related Information (1) Refer to MCAI EASA AD 2014-0045, dated February 25, 2014; corrected March 4, 2014, for related information. You may examine the MCAI on the internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2017-1244. (2) For more information about this AD, contact Sanjay Ralhan, Aerospace Engineer, International Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW, Renton, WA 98057-3356; telephone: 425-227-1405; fax: 425-227-1149. (j) Material Incorporated by Reference None. Issued in Renton, Washington, on January 2, 2018. Michael Kaszycki, Acting Director, System Oversight Division, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2018-00343 Filed 1-11-18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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PART 1083—CIVIL PENALTY ■ 2. Section 1083.1 is revised to read as accordance with the Federal Civil
ADJUSTMENTS follows: Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act of
1990, as amended by the Debt
■ 1. The authority citation for part 1083 § 1083.1 Adjustments of civil penalty
amounts. Collection Improvement Act of 1996
continues to read as follows: and further amended by the Federal
Authority: 12 U.S.C. 2609(d); 12 U.S.C. (a) The maximum amount of each Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act
5113(d)(2); 12 U.S.C. 5565(c); 15 U.S.C. civil penalty within the jurisdiction of
Improvements Act of 2015 (28 U.S.C.
1639e(k); 15 U.S.C. 1717a(a); 28 U.S.C. 2461 the Consumer Financial Protection
2461 note), as follows:
note. Bureau to impose is adjusted in
Adjusted
maximum
U.S. Code citation Civil penalty description civil
penalty
amount
12 U.S.C. 5565(c)(2)(A) .............................................................. Tier 1 penalty ............................................................................. $5,639
12 U.S.C. 5565(c)(2)(B) .............................................................. Tier 2 penalty ............................................................................. 28,195
12 U.S.C. 5565(c)(2)(C) .............................................................. Tier 3 penalty ............................................................................. 1,127,799
15 U.S.C. 1717a(a)(2) ................................................................ Per violation ............................................................................... 1,964
15 U.S.C. 1717a(a)(2) ................................................................ Annual cap ................................................................................. 1,963,870
12 U.S.C. 2609(d)(1) .................................................................. Per failure ................................................................................... 92
12 U.S.C. 2609(d)(1) .................................................................. Annual cap ................................................................................. 184,767
12 U.S.C. 2609(d)(2)(A) .............................................................. Per failure, where intentional ..................................................... 185
12 U.S.C. 5113(d)(2) .................................................................. Per violation ............................................................................... 28,474
15 U.S.C. 1639e(k)(1) ................................................................. First violation .............................................................................. 11,279
15 U.S.C. 1639e(k)(2) ................................................................. Subsequent violations ................................................................ 22,556
(b) The adjustments in paragraph (a) in the vicinity of the gaseous oxygen the Docket Operations office (telephone:
of this section shall apply to civil system (GOS) for passengers. We are 800–647–5527) is in the ADDRESSES
penalties assessed after January 15, issuing this AD to address the unsafe section. Comments will be available in
2018, regardless of when the violation condition on these products. the AD docket shortly after receipt.
for which the penalty is assessed DATES: This AD becomes effective FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
occurred. January 29, 2018. Sanjay Ralhan, Aerospace Engineer,
Dated: January 4, 2018. We must receive comments on this International Section, Transport
Mick Mulvaney, AD by February 26, 2018. Standards Branch, FAA, 1601 Lind
Acting Director, Bureau of Consumer ADDRESSES: You may send comments, Avenue SW, Renton, WA 98057–3356;
Financial Protection. using the procedures found in 14 CFR telephone: 425–227–1405; fax: 425–
[FR Doc. 2018–00399 Filed 1–11–18; 8:45 am] 11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following 227–1149.
BILLING CODE 4810–AM–P methods: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to Discussion
http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the
instructions for submitting comments. The European Aviation Safety Agency
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (EASA), which is the Technical Agent
• Fax: 202–493–2251.
• Mail: U.S. Department of for the Member States of the European
Federal Aviation Administration
Transportation, Docket Operations, M– Union, has issued EASA AD 2014–0045,
30, West Building Ground Floor, Room dated February 25, 2014; corrected
14 CFR Part 39
W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, March 4, 2014 (referred to after this as
[Docket No. FAA–2017–1244; Product the Mandatory Continuing
Identifier 2013–NM–145–AD; Amendment
Washington, DC 20590.
• Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of Airworthiness Information, or ‘‘the
39–19152; AD 2018–01–11] MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe condition
Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
RIN 2120–AA64 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room for certain Airbus Model A319–115 and
W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, A319–133 airplanes. The MCAI states:
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 Following an ECAM [electronic centralized
Airplanes p.m., Monday through Friday, except aircraft monitor] warning ‘‘CARGO SMOKE’’
Federal holidays. during flight, the flight crew elected to divert
AGENCY: Federal Aviation
and the aeroplane made an uneventful
Administration (FAA), DOT. Examining the AD Docket landing. The post-flight inspection evidenced
ACTION: Final rule; request for a heavy fire in the vicinity of the Gaseous
comments. You may examine the AD docket on Oxygen System (GOS) for passengers, located
the internet at http:// close to the cargo area. The origin of the fire
SUMMARY: We are adopting a new www.regulations.gov by searching for has not been clearly identified. After more
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain and locating Docket No. FAA–2017– investigation, Airbus determined that the
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Airbus Model A319–115 and A319–133 1244; or in person at the Docket current optional passenger GOS design,
airplanes. This AD requires contacting Operations office between 9 a.m. and 5 specific to A319 aeroplanes, is not robust
enough to prevent further events of this kind.
the FAA to obtain instructions for p.m., Monday through Friday, except This condition, if not detected and
addressing the unsafe condition on Federal holidays. The AD docket corrected, could lead to an uncontrolled fire,
these products, and doing the actions contains this AD, the regulatory possibly resulting in loss of the aeroplane.
specified in those instructions. This AD evaluation, any comments received, and To address this potential unsafe condition,
was prompted by a fire during a flight, other information. The street address for Airbus developed mod 153555 to improve
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the (optional) A319 GOS for passengers and bilateral agreement with the State of Include ‘‘Docket No. FAA–2017–1244;
published Service Bulletin (SB) A320–35– Design Authority, we have been notified Product Identifier 2013–NM–145–AD’’
1062 to provide that modification for in- of the unsafe condition described in the at the beginning of your comments. We
service application.
Consequently, EASA issued AD 2013–0153
MCAI. We are issuing this AD because specifically invite comments on the
to require modification of the passenger GOS we evaluated all pertinent information overall regulatory, economic,
installation. and determined the unsafe condition environmental, and energy aspects of
Since that [EASA] AD was issued, a exists and is likely to exist or develop this AD. We will consider all comments
mistake was identified in Airbus SB A320– on other products of the same type received by the closing date and may
35–1062 concerning the pressure relief valve design. amend this AD based on those
installation and the SB has been corrected comments.
and revised accordingly with mod 155860. FAA’s Determination of the Effective
For the reason described above, this Date We will post all comments we
[EASA] AD retains the requirements of EASA receive, without change, to http://
AD 2013–0153, which is superseded, but Since there are currently no domestic
www.regulations.gov, including any
requires those actions to be done in operators of this product, we find good
personal information you provide. We
accordance with the instructions of Airbus cause that notice and opportunity for
will also post a report summarizing each
SB 35–1062 Revision 01. prior public comment are unnecessary.
This [EASA] AD has been republished to substantive verbal contact we receive
In addition, for the reason(s) stated
correct an error that referenced the wrong about this AD.
above, we find that good cause exists for
effective date for EASA AD 2013–0153. making this amendment effective in less Costs of Compliance
You may examine the MCAI on the than 30 days.
internet at http://www.regulations.gov Currently, there are no affected U.S.-
Comments Invited registered airplanes. This AD requires
by searching for and locating Docket No.
FAA–2017–1244. This AD is a final rule that involves contacting the FAA to obtain
requirements affecting flight safety, and instructions for addressing the unsafe
FAA’s Determination and Requirements we did not precede it by notice and condition, and doing the actions
of This AD opportunity for public comment. We specified in those instructions. Based on
This product has been approved by invite you to send any written relevant the actions specified in the MCAI AD,
the aviation authority of another data, views, or arguments about this AD. we are providing the following cost
country, and is approved for operation Send your comments to an address estimates for an affected airplane that is
in the United States. Pursuant to our listed under the ADDRESSES section. placed on the U.S. Register in the future:
ESTIMATED COSTS
Action Labor cost Parts cost Cost per product
Passenger GOS modification Up to 33 work-hours × $85 Up to $30,782 Up to $33,587
per hour = $2,805.
Placard modification ................ 5 work-hours × $85 per hour $0 ................... $425
= $425.
Pressure hose modification .... 8 work-hours × $85 per hour $9,690 ............ $10,370
= $680.
Authority for This Rulemaking Director, Aircraft Certification Service, 2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the
Title 49 of the United States Code as authorized by FAA Order 8000.51C. DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue In accordance with that order, issuance (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979);
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, of ADs is normally a function of the 3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in
section 106, describes the authority of Compliance and Airworthiness Alaska; and
the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII: Division, but during this transition 4. Will not have a significant
Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more period, the Executive Director has economic impact, positive or negative,
detail the scope of the Agency’s delegated the authority to issue ADs on a substantial number of small entities
authority. applicable to transport category under the criteria of the Regulatory
We are issuing this rulemaking under airplanes to the Director of the System Flexibility Act.
the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII, Oversight Division.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: Regulatory Findings Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
General requirements.’’ Under that
We determined that this AD will not safety, Incorporation by reference,
section, Congress charges the FAA with
have federalism implications under Safety.
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in
air commerce by prescribing regulations Executive Order 13132. This AD will Adoption of the Amendment
for practices, methods, and procedures not have a substantial direct effect on
the States, on the relationship between Accordingly, under the authority
the Administrator finds necessary for delegated to me by the Administrator,
safety in air commerce. This regulation the national government and the States,
the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as
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is within the scope of that authority or on the distribution of power and
responsibilities among the various follows:
because it addresses an unsafe condition
that is likely to exist or develop on levels of government.
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
products identified in this rulemaking For the reasons discussed above, I DIRECTIVES
action. certify that this AD:
This AD is issued in accordance with 1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39
authority delegated by the Executive action’’ under Executive Order 12866; continues to read as follows:
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Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. inspector, the manager of the local flight (C&DS), 2600 Westminster Blvd., MC
standards district office/certificate holding 110–SK57, Seal Beach, CA 90740;
§ 39.13 [Amended] district office. telephone 562–797–1717; internet
■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding (i) Related Information https://www.myboeingfleet.com. You
the following new airworthiness may view this service information at the
(1) Refer to MCAI EASA AD 2014–0045,
directive (AD): dated February 25, 2014; corrected March 4, FAA, Transport Standards Branch, 1601
2018–01–11 Airbus: Amendment 39–19152; 2014, for related information. You may Lind Avenue SW, Renton, WA. For
Docket No. FAA–2017–1244; Product examine the MCAI on the internet at http:// information on the availability of this
Identifier 2013–NM–145–AD. www.regulations.gov by searching for and material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221.
locating Docket No. FAA–2017–1244. It is also available on the internet at
(a) Effective Date
(2) For more information about this AD, http://www.regulations.gov by searching
This AD becomes effective January 29, contact Sanjay Ralhan, Aerospace Engineer, for and locating Docket No. FAA–2017–
2018. International Section, Transport Standards 0629.
(b) Affected ADs Branch, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW,
Renton, WA 98057–3356; telephone: 425– Examining the AD Docket
None. 227–1405; fax: 425–227–1149.
You may examine the AD docket on
(c) Applicability (j) Material Incorporated by Reference the internet at http://
This AD applies to Airbus Model A319– None. www.regulations.gov by searching for
115 and A319–133 airplanes, certificated in and locating Docket No. FAA–2017–
any category, all manufacturer serial Issued in Renton, Washington, on January
2, 2018. 0629; or in person at the Docket
numbers, having received in production
Airbus modification 33125 (installation of
Management Facility between 9 a.m.
Michael Kaszycki,
Gaseous Oxygen System (GOS) for and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
Acting Director, System Oversight Division,
passengers), except those on which Airbus except Federal holidays. The AD docket
Aircraft Certification Service.
modification 153555 and 155860 have been contains this final rule, the regulatory
[FR Doc. 2018–00343 Filed 1–11–18; 8:45 am]
embodied in production. evaluation, any comments received, and
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P other information. The address for the
(d) Subject
Docket Office (phone: 800–647–5527) is
Air Transport Association (ATA) of Docket Management Facility, U.S.
America Code 35, Oxygen. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Department of Transportation, Docket
(e) Reason
Federal Aviation Administration Operations, M–30, West Building
This AD was prompted by a fire during a Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200
flight, in the vicinity of the GOS for 14 CFR Part 39 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC
passengers. We are issuing this AD to prevent 20590.
an uncontrolled fire in the vicinity of the [Docket No. FAA–2017–0629; Product FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
GOS for passengers, near the cargo area, Identifier 2016–NM–184–AD; Amendment George Garrido, Aerospace Engineer,
which could result in loss of the airplane. 39–19149; AD 2018–01–08]
Airframe Section, FAA, Los Angeles
(f) Compliance RIN 2120–AA64 ACO Branch, 3960 Paramount
Comply with this AD within the Boulevard, Lakewood, CA 90712–4137;
compliance times specified, unless already Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing phone: 562–627–5232; fax: 562–627–
done. Company Airplanes 5210; email: george.garrido@faa.gov.
(g) Required Action(s) AGENCY: Federal Aviation SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Within 30 days after the effective date of Administration (FAA), DOT. Discussion
this AD, request instructions from the ACTION: Final rule.
We issued a notice of proposed
Manager, International Section, Transport
Standards Branch, FAA, to address the SUMMARY: We are adopting a new rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
unsafe condition specified in paragraph (e) of airworthiness directive (AD) for all The part 39 by adding an AD that would
this AD; and accomplish the actions at the Boeing Company Model 737–100, –200, apply to all The Boeing Company Model
times specified in, and in accordance with, –200C, –300, –400, and –500 series 737–100, –200, –200C, –300, –400, and
those instructions. Guidance can be found in airplanes. This AD was prompted by –500 series airplanes. The NPRM
Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness reports of fatigue cracking in the frame published in the Federal Register on
Information (MCAI) European Aviation June 30, 2017 (82 FR 29792). The NPRM
Safety Agency (EASA) AD 2014–0045, dated
outboard chord and in the radius of the
auxiliary chord at a certain area. This was prompted by reports of fatigue
February 25, 2014; corrected March 4, 2014. cracking in the frame outboard chord
AD requires inspections to detect this
(h) Alternative Methods of Compliance cracking, and corrective action if and in the radius of the auxiliary chord
(AMOCs) necessary. We are issuing this AD to at a certain area. The NPRM proposed
The Manager, International Section, address the unsafe condition on these to require inspections to detect this
Transport Standards Branch, FAA, has the products. cracking, and corrective action if
authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if necessary. We are issuing this AD to
requested using the procedures found in 14 DATES: This AD is effective February 16, detect and correct fatigue cracking of the
CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, 2018 . outboard and auxiliary chords, which
send your request to your principal inspector The Director of the Federal Register could result in reduced structural
or local Flight Standards District Office, as approved the incorporation by reference integrity of the outboard chord and
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appropriate. If sending information directly of a certain publication listed in this AD
to the International Section, send it to the consequent rapid decompression of the
as of December 26, 2012 (77 FR 69747, airplane.
attention of the person identified in November 21, 2012).
paragraph (i)(2) of this AD. Information may Comments
be emailed to: 9-ANM-116-AMOC- ADDRESSES: For service information
REQUESTS@faa.gov. Before using any identified in this final rule, contact We gave the public the opportunity to
approved AMOC, notify your appropriate Boeing Commercial Airplanes, participate in developing this final rule.
principal inspector, or lacking a principal Attention: Contractual & Data Services The following presents the comments
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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 January 29, 2018. | |
| Contact | Sanjay Ralhan, Aerospace Engineer, International Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW, Renton, WA 98057-3356; telephone: 425-227-1405; fax: 425- 227-1149. | |
| FR Citation | 83 FR 1527 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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