83 FR 18483 - Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 82 (April 27, 2018)
Federal Aviation Administration
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| FR Document | 2018-08653 |
[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 82 (Friday, April 27, 2018)] [Proposed Rules] [Pages 18483-18485] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2018-08653] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2018-0301; Product Identifier 2017-NM-112-AD] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Airbus Model A300 series airplanes, Model A300 B4-600, B4-600R, and F4- 600R series airplanes, and Model A300 C4-605R Variant F airplanes (collectively called Model A300-600 series airplanes), and Model A310 series airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by a report of yellow hydraulic system failure, including both braking accumulators, due to failure of the parking brake operated valve (PBOV). This proposed AD would require replacement of a certain PBOV with a different PBOV. We are proposing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products. DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by June 11, 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: Deliver to Mail address above between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. For service information identified in this NPRM, contact Airbus SAS, Airworthiness Office--EAW, 1 Rond Point Maurice Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61 93 44 51; email [email protected]; internet http://www.airbus.com. You may view this 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. 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- 0301; or in person at the Docket Management Facility between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket contains this NPRM, 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: Dan Rodina, Aerospace Engineer, International Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; telephone and fax 206-231-3225. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Comments Invited We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or arguments about this proposal. Send your comments to an address listed under the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2018-0301; Product Identifier 2017-NM-112-AD'' at the beginning of your comments. We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory, economic, environmental, and energy aspects of this NPRM. We will consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend this NPRM based on those comments. [[Page 18484]] 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 NPRM. 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 2017-0153, dated August 17, 2017 (referred to after this as the Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or ``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for all Airbus Model A300 series airplanes, Model A300 B4-600, B4-600R, and F4-600R series airplanes, and Model A300 C4-605R Variant F airplanes (collectively called Model A300-600 series airplanes), and Model A310 series airplanes. The MCAI states: An occurrence was reported where yellow hydraulic system, including both braking accumulators, was lost. This was confirmed by ECAM [electronic centralized aircraft monitor] warnings and single chimes during taxiing. Normal braking on green hydraulic circuit was used until aeroplane stopped at parking position. A few seconds later, the aeroplane slowly accelerated, until colliding with a wall and a bus. The crew reported that the parking brake was selected and full braking pedals were applied, but with no effect since normal braking was inhibited after Parking Brake was set to ON. Investigation results identified that this occurrence was due to failure of the parking brake operated valve (PBOV), Part Number (P/ N) A25315-1. This condition [parking brake failure], if not corrected, could lead to further incidents, possibly resulting in damage to the aeroplane and injury to persons on the ground. Prompted by this event, Airbus issued Service Bulletin (SB) A300-32-0467, SB A310-32-2151, SB A300-32-6117 and SB A300-32-9023, as applicable, to provide instructions for in-service installation of the PBOV P/N A25315020-2 introduced by Airbus Modification 13201 for A300/A310/A300-600 and Airbus Modification 19601 for A300-600ST. For the reason described above, this [EASA] AD requires replacement of the PBOV P/N A25315-1 by PBOV P/N A25315020-2. You may examine the MCAI in the AD docket on the internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2018- 0301. Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 Airbus has issued Service Bulletin A300-32-0467, dated July 4, 2017; Service Bulletin A300-32-6117, dated July 4, 2017; and Service Bulletin A310-32-2151, dated July 4, 2017. This service information describes procedures for replacing the PBOV. These documents are distinct since they apply to different airplane models. This service information is reasonably available because the interested parties have access to it through their normal course of business or by the means identified in the ADDRESSES section. FAA's Determination and Requirements of This Proposed 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 proposing this AD because we evaluated all pertinent information and determined an unsafe condition exists and is likely to exist or develop on other products of these same type designs. Costs of Compliance We estimate that this proposed AD affects 147 airplanes of U.S. registry. We estimate the following costs to comply with this proposed AD: Estimated Costs ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cost per Cost on U.S. Action Labor cost Parts cost product operators ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- PBOV replacement...................... 6 work-hours x $85 per $4,764 $5,274 $775,278 hour = $510. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 proposed 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 proposed AD would not have federalism implications under Executive Order 13132. This proposed AD would 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 this proposed regulation: 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. The Proposed Amendment Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator, the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part 39 as follows: [[Page 18485]] 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): Airbus: Docket No. FAA-2018-0301; Product Identifier 2017-NM-112-AD. (a) Comments Due Date We must receive comments by June 11, 2018. (b) Affected ADs None. (c) Applicability This AD applies to the Airbus airplanes identified in paragraphs (c)(1) through (c)(6) of this AD, certificated in any category, all manufacturer serial numbers. (1) Model A300 B2-1A, B2-1C, B2K-3C, B2-203, B4-2C, B4-103, and B4-203 airplanes. (2) Model A300 B4-601, B4-603, B4-620, and B4-622 airplanes. (3) Model A300 B4-605R and B4-622R airplanes. (4) Model A300 F4-605R and F4-622R airplanes. (5) Model A300 C4-605R Variant F airplanes. (6) Model A310-203, -204, -221, -222, -304, -322, -324, and -325 airplanes. (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 32, Landing gear. (e) Reason This AD was prompted by a report of yellow hydraulic system failure, including both braking accumulators, due to failure of the parking brake operated valve (PBOV). We are issuing this AD to prevent failure of the PBOV, which could result in no braking capability during ground operations, possibly leading to damage to the airplane and injury to people on the ground. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) PBOV Replacement Within 60 months after the effective date of this AD, replace the PBOV having part number (P/N) A25315-1 with a PBOV having P/N A25315020-2, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A300-32-0467, dated July 4, 2017; Airbus Service Bulletin A300-32-6117, dated July 4, 2017; or Airbus Service Bulletin A310-32-2151, dated July 4, 2017; as applicable. (h) Parts Prohibition (1) After modification of an airplane as required by paragraph (g) of this AD, do not install any PBOV having P/N A25315-1 on that airplane. (2) For an airplane that, as of the effective date of this AD, has a PBOV having P/N A25315020-2 installed: As of the effective date of this AD do not install any PBOV having P/N A25315-1 on that airplane. (i) Other FAA AD Provisions The following provisions also apply to this AD: (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager, International Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your request to your principal inspector or local Flight Standards District Office, as appropriate. If sending information directly to the International Section, send it to the attention of the person identified in paragraph (j)(2) of this AD. Information may be emailed to: [email protected]. Before using any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager of the local flight standards district office/certificate holding district office. (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any requirement in this AD to obtain corrective actions from a manufacturer, the action must be accomplished using a method approved by the Manager, International Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA; or 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. (3) Required for Compliance (RC): If any service information contains procedures or tests that are identified as RC, those procedures and tests must be done to comply with this AD; any procedures or tests that are not identified as RC are recommended. Those procedures and tests that are not identified as RC may be deviated from using accepted methods in accordance with the operator's maintenance or inspection program without obtaining approval of an AMOC, provided the procedures and tests identified as RC can be done and the airplane can be put back in an airworthy condition. Any substitutions or changes to procedures or tests identified as RC require approval of an AMOC. (j) Related Information (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA Airworthiness Directive 2017-0153, dated August 17, 2017, for related information. This MCAI may be found in the AD docket on the internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2018-0301. (2) For more information about this AD, contact Dan Rodina, Aerospace Engineer, International Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; telephone and fax 206-231-3225. (3) For service information identified in this AD, contact Airbus SAS, Airworthiness Office--EAW, 1 Rond Point Maurice Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61 93 44 51; email [email protected]; internet http://www.airbus.com. 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. Issued in Des Moines, Washington, on April 11, 2018. Dionne Palermo, Acting Director, System Oversight Division, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2018-08653 Filed 4-26-18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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adjustments for inflation, the 500- methodology because of the lack of methods:
employee manufacturing size standard comprehensive industry and Federal • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to
set at the inception of SBA has market data. http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the
remained the same. • Alternative or other factors or data instructions for submitting comments.
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businesses’’ (a phrase heard frequently thoroughly evaluate and consider all Federal holidays.
from commentators). This has always comments and suggestions when For service information identified in
been a challenging issue, one that SBA finalizing the Revising Methodology, this NPRM, contact Airbus SAS,
has had to deal with over the years. which the Agency will apply in the Airworthiness Office—EAW, 1 Rond
SBA’s size standards appear large to the forthcoming, second five-five year Point Maurice Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac
smallest of small businesses while larger review of size standards as required by Cedex, France; telephone +33 5 61 93 36
small businesses often request even the Jobs Act. 96; fax +33 5 61 93 44 51; email
higher size standards. In the recently Dated: April 13, 2018. account.airworth-eas@airbus.com;
completed comprehensive size Linda E. McMahon,
internet http://www.airbus.com. You
standards review, in view of weak may view this service information at the
Administrator.
economic conditions and various FAA, Transport Standards Branch, 2200
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measures Federal Government South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For
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implemented to stimulate employment
and economic growth, SBA decided to material at the FAA, call 206–231–3195.
not lower size standards even if the data
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Examining the AD Docket
supported lowering them. This issue is
partly tied to Federal procurement You may examine the AD docket on
trends of contracts getting larger over Federal Aviation Administration the internet at http://
time, and they are often out of the reach www.regulations.gov by searching for
of the ‘‘truly small businesses.’’ 14 CFR Part 39 and locating Docket No. FAA–2018–
• Should SBA size standards be [Docket No. FAA–2018–0301; Product 0301; or in person at the Docket
specific, i.e., to the precise dollar Identifier 2017–NM–112–AD] Management Facility between 9 a.m.
calculated based on the data and and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
RIN 2120–AA64
information it evaluates? Or should SBA except Federal holidays. The AD docket
recognize that there are other factors Airworthiness Directives; Airbus contains this NPRM, the regulatory
that go into establishing size standards, Airplanes evaluation, any comments received, and
such as the fact that the data SBA other information. The street address for
evaluates is not static, industries change AGENCY: Federal Aviation the Docket Operations office (telephone
over the years, and even within a given Administration (FAA), DOT. 800–647–5527) is in the ADDRESSES
year. ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking section. Comments will be available in
• Should SBA round off its calculated (NPRM). the AD docket shortly after receipt.
size standards for the various FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dan
industries? If so, should SBA always SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new Rodina, Aerospace Engineer,
round up? To what level? If not, what airworthiness directive (AD) for all International Section, Transport
about those industries that do not get Airbus Model A300 series airplanes, Standards Branch, FAA, 2200 South
increases in size standards when others Model A300 B4–600, B4–600R, and F4– 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198;
are? What should be the cut-off point for 600R series airplanes, and Model A300 telephone and fax 206–231–3225.
rounding either one way or the other? C4–605R Variant F airplanes
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
• SBA’s new percentile approach to (collectively called Model A300–600
evaluating industry characteristics, series airplanes), and Model A310 series Comments Invited
which will replace the ‘‘anchor’’ size airplanes. This proposed AD was We invite you to send any written
standards approach the Agency used in prompted by a report of yellow relevant data, views, or arguments about
the past. hydraulic system failure, including both this proposal. Send your comments to
• Alternative methodologies for braking accumulators, due to failure of an address listed under the ADDRESSES
determining small business size the parking brake operated valve section. Include ‘‘Docket No. FAA–
standards. (PBOV). This proposed AD would 2018–0301; Product Identifier 2017–
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• How SBA’s size standards impact require replacement of a certain PBOV NM–112–AD’’ at the beginning of your
competition in general and within a with a different PBOV. We are comments. We specifically invite
specific industry? proposing this AD to address the unsafe comments on the overall regulatory,
• Alternative or additional factors condition on these products. economic, environmental, and energy
that SBA should consider. DATES: We must receive comments on aspects of this NPRM. We will consider
• Whether SBA’s approach to small this proposed AD by June 11, 2018. all comments received by the closing
business size standards makes sense in ADDRESSES: You may send comments, date and may amend this NPRM based
the current economic environment. using the procedures found in 14 CFR on those comments.
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We will post all comments we the parking brake was selected and full July 4, 2017; and Service Bulletin A310–
receive, without change, to http:// braking pedals were applied, but with no 32–2151, dated July 4, 2017. This
www.regulations.gov, including any effect since normal braking was inhibited service information describes
personal information you provide. We after Parking Brake was set to ON. procedures for replacing the PBOV.
Investigation results identified that this
will also post a report summarizing each occurrence was due to failure of the parking
These documents are distinct since they
substantive verbal contact we receive brake operated valve (PBOV), Part Number apply to different airplane models. This
about this NPRM. (P/N) A25315–1. service information is reasonably
This condition [parking brake failure], if available because the interested parties
Discussion
not corrected, could lead to further incidents, have access to it through their normal
The European Aviation Safety Agency possibly resulting in damage to the aeroplane course of business or by the means
(EASA), which is the Technical Agent and injury to persons on the ground. identified in the ADDRESSES section.
for the Member States of the European Prompted by this event, Airbus issued
Union, has issued EASA Airworthiness Service Bulletin (SB) A300–32–0467, SB FAA’s Determination and Requirements
Directive 2017–0153, dated August 17, A310–32–2151, SB A300–32–6117 and SB of This Proposed AD
2017 (referred to after this as the A300–32–9023, as applicable, to provide
instructions for in-service installation of the This product has been approved by
Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness PBOV P/N A25315020–2 introduced by the aviation authority of another
Information, or ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct Airbus Modification 13201 for A300/A310/ country, and is approved for operation
an unsafe condition for all Airbus A300–600 and Airbus Modification 19601 for in the United States. Pursuant to our
Model A300 series airplanes, Model A300–600ST. bilateral agreement with the State of
A300 B4–600, B4–600R, and F4–600R For the reason described above, this Design Authority, we have been notified
series airplanes, and Model A300 C4– [EASA] AD requires replacement of the of the unsafe condition described in the
605R Variant F airplanes (collectively PBOV P/N A25315–1 by PBOV P/N MCAI and service information
called Model A300–600 series A25315020–2.
referenced above. We are proposing this
airplanes), and Model A310 series You may examine the MCAI in the AD because we evaluated all pertinent
airplanes. The MCAI states: AD docket on the internet at http:// information and determined an unsafe
An occurrence was reported where yellow www.regulations.gov by searching for condition exists and is likely to exist or
hydraulic system, including both braking and locating Docket No. FAA–2018– develop on other products of these same
accumulators, was lost. This was confirmed 0301. type designs.
by ECAM [electronic centralized aircraft
monitor] warnings and single chimes during Related Service Information Under 1 Costs of Compliance
taxiing. Normal braking on green hydraulic CFR Part 51
circuit was used until aeroplane stopped at We estimate that this proposed AD
parking position. A few seconds later, the Airbus has issued Service Bulletin affects 147 airplanes of U.S. registry. We
aeroplane slowly accelerated, until colliding A300–32–0467, dated July 4, 2017; estimate the following costs to comply
with a wall and a bus. The crew reported that Service Bulletin A300–32–6117, dated with this proposed AD:
ESTIMATED COSTS
Cost per Cost on U.S.
Action Labor cost Parts cost product operators
PBOV replacement .......................... 6 work-hours × $85 per hour = $510 ............................ $4,764 $5,274 $775,278
Authority for This Rulemaking This proposed AD is issued in For the reasons discussed above, I
accordance with authority delegated by certify this proposed regulation:
Title 49 of the United States Code the Executive Director, Aircraft 1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue Certification Service, as authorized by action’’ under Executive Order 12866;
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, FAA Order 8000.51C. In accordance 2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the
section 106, describes the authority of with that order, issuance of ADs is DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures
the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII: normally a function of the Compliance (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979);
Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more and Airworthiness Division, but during 3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in
detail the scope of the Agency’s this transition period, the Executive Alaska; and
authority. Director has delegated the authority to 4. Will not have a significant
We are issuing this rulemaking under issue ADs applicable to transport economic impact, positive or negative,
the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII, category airplanes to the Director of the on a substantial number of small entities
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: System Oversight Division. under the criteria of the Regulatory
General requirements.’’ Under that Flexibility Act.
Regulatory Findings
section, Congress charges the FAA with
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in We determined that this proposed AD List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
air commerce by prescribing regulations would not have federalism implications Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
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for practices, methods, and procedures under Executive Order 13132. This safety, Incorporation by reference,
the Administrator finds necessary for proposed AD would not have a Safety.
safety in air commerce. This regulation substantial direct effect on the States, on
is within the scope of that authority The Proposed Amendment
the relationship between the national
because it addresses an unsafe condition Government and the States, or on the Accordingly, under the authority
that is likely to exist or develop on distribution of power and delegated to me by the Administrator,
products identified in this rulemaking responsibilities among the various the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part
action. levels of government. 39 as follows:
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PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS install any PBOV having P/N A25315–1 on Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France;
DIRECTIVES that airplane. telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61
(2) For an airplane that, as of the effective 93 44 51; email account.airworth-eas@
■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 date of this AD, has a PBOV having P/N airbus.com; internet http://www.airbus.com.
continues to read as follows: A25315020–2 installed: As of the effective You may view this referenced service
date of this AD do not install any PBOV information at the FAA, Transport Standards
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. having P/N A25315–1 on that airplane. Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines,
WA. For information on the availability of
§ 39.13 [Amended] (i) Other FAA AD Provisions
this material at the FAA, call 206–231–3195.
■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding The following provisions also apply to this
AD: Issued in Des Moines, Washington, on
the following new airworthiness April 11, 2018.
directive (AD): (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs): The Manager, International Dionne Palermo,
Airbus: Docket No. FAA–2018–0301; Product Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA, Acting Director, System Oversight Division,
Identifier 2017–NM–112–AD. has the authority to approve AMOCs for this Aircraft Certification Service.
(a) Comments Due Date AD, if requested using the procedures found [FR Doc. 2018–08653 Filed 4–26–18; 8:45 am]
in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
We must receive comments by June 11, 39.19, send your request to your principal
2018. inspector or local Flight Standards District
(b) Affected ADs Office, as appropriate. If sending information
directly to the International Section, send it DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
None.
to the attention of the person identified in
paragraph (j)(2) of this AD. Information may Federal Aviation Administration
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to the Airbus airplanes be emailed to: 9-ANM-116-AMOC-
REQUESTS@faa.gov. Before using any 14 CFR Part 39
identified in paragraphs (c)(1) through (c)(6)
of this AD, certificated in any category, all approved AMOC, notify your appropriate
[Docket No. FAA–2018–0300; Product
manufacturer serial numbers. principal inspector, or lacking a principal
Identifier 2017–NM–134–AD]
(1) Model A300 B2–1A, B2–1C, B2K–3C, inspector, the manager of the local flight
B2–203, B4–2C, B4–103, and B4–203 standards district office/certificate holding RIN 2120–AA64
airplanes. district office.
(2) Model A300 B4–601, B4–603, B4–620, (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any Airworthiness Directives; Airbus
and B4–622 airplanes. requirement in this AD to obtain corrective Airplanes
(3) Model A300 B4–605R and B4–622R actions from a manufacturer, the action must
airplanes. be accomplished using a method approved AGENCY: Federal Aviation
(4) Model A300 F4–605R and F4–622R by the Manager, International Section, Administration (FAA), DOT.
airplanes. Transport Standards Branch, FAA; or the
European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA); or ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
(5) Model A300 C4–605R Variant F (NPRM).
airplanes. Airbus’s EASA Design Organization
(6) Model A310–203, –204, –221, –222, Approval (DOA). If approved by the DOA,
the approval must include the DOA- SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new
–304, –322, –324, and –325 airplanes. airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
authorized signature.
(d) Subject (3) Required for Compliance (RC): If any Airbus Model A318, A319, and A320
Air Transport Association (ATA) of service information contains procedures or series airplanes; and Model A321–111,
America Code 32, Landing gear. tests that are identified as RC, those –112, –131, –211, –212, –213, –231,
procedures and tests must be done to comply –232, –251N, –253N, and –271N
(e) Reason with this AD; any procedures or tests that are airplanes. This proposed AD was
This AD was prompted by a report of not identified as RC are recommended. Those prompted by a revision of an
yellow hydraulic system failure, including procedures and tests that are not identified
as RC may be deviated from using accepted
airworthiness limitations document that
both braking accumulators, due to failure of specifies more restrictive maintenance
the parking brake operated valve (PBOV). We methods in accordance with the operator’s
are issuing this AD to prevent failure of the maintenance or inspection program without requirements and airworthiness
PBOV, which could result in no braking obtaining approval of an AMOC, provided limitations. This proposed AD would
capability during ground operations, possibly the procedures and tests identified as RC can require revising the maintenance or
leading to damage to the airplane and injury be done and the airplane can be put back in inspection program, as applicable, to
to people on the ground. an airworthy condition. Any substitutions or incorporate revised fuel airworthiness
changes to procedures or tests identified as limitations. We are proposing this AD to
(f) Compliance RC require approval of an AMOC. address the unsafe condition on these
Comply with this AD within the products.
(j) Related Information
compliance times specified, unless already
done. (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing DATES: We must receive comments on
Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA this proposed AD by June 11, 2018.
(g) PBOV Replacement Airworthiness Directive 2017–0153, dated
August 17, 2017, for related information. ADDRESSES: You may send comments,
Within 60 months after the effective date
of this AD, replace the PBOV having part This MCAI may be found in the AD docket using the procedures found in 14 CFR
number (P/N) A25315–1 with a PBOV having on the internet at http://www.regulations.gov 11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following
P/N A25315020–2, in accordance with the by searching for and locating Docket No. methods:
Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus FAA–2018–0301. • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to
jstallworth on DSKBBY8HB2PROD with PROPOSALS
Service Bulletin A300–32–0467, dated July 4, (2) For more information about this AD, http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the
2017; Airbus Service Bulletin A300–32–6117, contact Dan Rodina, Aerospace Engineer, instructions for submitting comments.
dated July 4, 2017; or Airbus Service Bulletin International Section, Transport Standards • Fax: 202–493–2251.
A310–32–2151, dated July 4, 2017; as Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th St., Des
Moines, WA 98198; telephone and fax 206–
• Mail: U.S. Department of
applicable.
231–3225. Transportation, Docket Operations,
(h) Parts Prohibition (3) For service information identified in M–30, West Building Ground Floor,
(1) After modification of an airplane as this AD, contact Airbus SAS, Airworthiness Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey
required by paragraph (g) of this AD, do not Office—EAW, 1 Rond Point Maurice Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590.
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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 | Proposed Rules | |
| Action | Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). | |
| Dates | We must receive comments on this proposed AD by June 11, 2018. | |
| Contact | Dan Rodina, Aerospace Engineer, International Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; telephone and fax 206-231-3225. | |
| FR Citation | 83 FR 18483 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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