83 FR 18756 - Airworthiness Directives; Airbus
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 83 (April 30, 2018)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 83 (April 30, 2018)
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[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 83 (Monday, April 30, 2018)] [Proposed Rules] [Pages 18756-18758] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2018-09005] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2018-0360; Product Identifier 2018-NM-009-AD] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus 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 B4-600, B4-600R, and F4-600R series airplanes, and Model A300 C4-605R Variant F airplanes (collectively called Model A300- 600 series airplanes). This proposed AD was prompted by a determination that more restrictive maintenance requirements and airworthiness limitations are necessary. This proposed AD would require revising the maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, to incorporate new or more restrictive maintenance requirements and airworthiness limitations. We are proposing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products. DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by June 14, 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 Street, 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- 0360; 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 Street, 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-2018-0360; Product Identifier 2018-NM-009-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. 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 AD 2017-0205, dated October 12, 2017 (referred to after this as the Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or ``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for all Airbus Model A300-600 series airplanes. The MCAI states: The airworthiness limitations for the Airbus A300-600 aeroplanes, which are approved by EASA, are currently defined and published in the Airbus A300-600 Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS) documents. The Damage Tolerant Airworthiness Limitation Items are specified in the A300-600 ALS Part 2. These instructions have been identified as mandatory for continuing airworthiness. [[Page 18757]] Failure to accomplish these instructions could result in an unsafe condition [i.e., to prevent fatigue cracking, damage, or corrosion in principal structural elements, which could result in reduced structural integrity of the airplane]. EASA previously issued [EASA] AD 2016-0218 [which corresponds to FAA AD 2018-01-07, Amendment 39-19148 (83 FR 2042, January 16, 2018) (``AD 2018-01-07'')] to require compliance with the maintenance requirements and associated airworthiness limitations defined in Airbus A300-600 ALS Part 2 Revision 01, Variation 1.1 and Variation 1.2. Since that [EASA] AD was issued, new or more restrictive maintenance requirements and airworthiness limitations were approved by the EASA. Consequently, Airbus published Revision 02 of the A300- 600 ALS Part 2, compiling all ALS Part 2 changes approved since previous Revision 01. For the reason described above, this [EASA] AD retains the requirements of EASA AD 2016-0218, which is superseded, and requires accomplishment of the actions specified in Airbus A300-600 ALS Part 2 Revision 02. 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- 0360. Relationship Between Proposed AD and AD 2018-01-07 This NPRM would not supersede AD 2018-01-07. Rather, we have determined that a stand-alone AD would be more appropriate to address the changes in the MCAI. This NPRM would require revising the maintenance or inspection program to incorporate the new maintenance requirements and airworthiness limitations. Accomplishment of the proposed actions would then terminate all requirements of AD 2018-01- 07. Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 Airbus has issued Airbus A300-600 Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS), Part 2, ``Damage Tolerant Airworthiness Limitation Items (DT- ALI),'' Revision 02, dated August 28, 2017. This service information describes airworthiness limitations applicable to the DT ALIs. 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 the same type design. This proposed AD requires revisions to certain operator maintenance documents to include new actions (e.g., inspections). Compliance with these actions is required by 14 CFR 91.403(c). For airplanes that have been previously modified, altered, or repaired in the areas addressed by this proposed AD, the operator may not be able to accomplish the actions described in the revisions. In this situation, to comply with 14 CFR 91.403(c), the operator must request approval for an alternative method of compliance according to paragraph (j)(1) of this proposed AD. The request should include a description of changes to the required actions that will ensure the continued damage tolerance of the affected structure. Difference Between the MCAI and This Proposed AD The MCAI specifies that if there are findings from the ALS inspection tasks, corrective actions must be accomplished in accordance with Airbus maintenance documentation. However, this proposed AD does not include that requirement. Operators of U.S.-registered airplanes are required by general airworthiness and operational regulations to perform maintenance using methods that are acceptable to the FAA. We consider those methods to be adequate to address any corrective actions necessitated by the findings of ALS inspections required by this proposed AD. Costs of Compliance We estimate that this proposed AD affects 125 airplanes of U.S. registry. We estimate the following costs to comply with this proposed AD: We have determined that revising the maintenance or inspection program takes an average of 90 work-hours per operator, although we recognize that this number may vary from operator to operator. In the past, we have estimated that this action takes 1 work-hour per airplane. Since operators incorporate maintenance or inspection program changes for their affected fleet(s), we have determined that a per- operator estimate is more accurate than a per-airplane estimate. Therefore, we estimate the total cost per operator to be $7,650 (90 work-hours x $85 per work-hour). 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. [[Page 18758]] 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: 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-2018-0360; Product Identifier 2018-NM-009-AD. (a) Comments Due Date We must receive comments by June 14, 2018. (b) Affected ADs This AD affects AD 2018-01-07, Amendment 39-19148 (83 FR 2042, January 16, 2018) (``AD 2018-01-07''). (c) Applicability This AD applies to Airbus Model A300 B4-601, B4-603, B4-620, B4- 622, B4-605R, B4-622R, F4-605R, F4-622R, and C4-605R Variant F airplanes, certificated in any category, all manufacturer serial numbers. (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 05, Time limits/ maintenance checks. (e) Reason This AD was prompted by a determination that more restrictive maintenance requirements and airworthiness limitations are necessary. We are issuing this AD to prevent fatigue cracking, damage, or corrosion in principal structural elements, which could result in reduced structural integrity of the airplane. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Revision of Maintenance or Inspection Program Within 90 days after the effective date of this AD, revise the maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, to incorporate the information specified in Airbus A300-600 Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS), Part 2, ``Damage Tolerant Airworthiness Limitation Items (DT-ALI),'' Revision 02, dated August 28, 2017. The initial compliance times for doing the tasks are at the applicable times specified in Airbus A300-600 ALS, Part 2, ``Damage Tolerant Airworthiness Limitation Items (DT-ALI),'' Revision 02, dated August 28, 2017, or within 90 days after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later. (h) No Alternative Actions or Intervals After the maintenance or inspection program has been revised as required by paragraph (g) of this AD, no alternative actions (e.g., inspections) or intervals may be used unless the actions or intervals are approved as an alternative method of compliance (AMOC) in accordance with the procedures specified in paragraph (j)(1) of this AD. (i) Terminating Actions for AD 2018-01-07 Accomplishing the actions required by this AD terminates all requirements of AD 2018-01-07. (j) 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 (k)(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. (k) Related Information (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information (MCAI) AD 2017-0205, dated October 12, 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-2018-0360. (2) For more information about this AD, contact Dan Rodina, Aerospace Engineer, International Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th Street, 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 service information at the FAA, Transport Standards Branch, 2200 South 216th Street, 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 20, 2018. Michael Kaszycki, Acting Director, System Oversight Division, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2018-09005 Filed 4-27-18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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AD, if requested using the procedures found DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Examining the AD Docket
in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR
You may examine the AD docket on
39.19, send your request to your principal Federal Aviation Administration
inspector or local Flight Standards District
the internet at http://
Office, as appropriate. If sending information www.regulations.gov by searching for
14 CFR Part 39
directly to the International Section, send it and locating Docket No. FAA–2018–
[Docket No. FAA–2018–0360; Product 0360; or in person at the Docket
to the attention of the person identified in
Identifier 2018–NM–009–AD] Management Facility between 9 a.m.
paragraph (k)(2) of this AD. Information may
be emailed to: 9-ANM-116-AMOC- RIN 2120–AA64 and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
REQUESTS@faa.gov. Before using any except Federal holidays. The AD docket
approved AMOC, notify your appropriate Airworthiness Directives; Airbus contains this NPRM, the regulatory
principal inspector, or lacking a principal evaluation, any comments received, and
AGENCY: Federal Aviation other information. The street address for
inspector, the manager of the local flight Administration (FAA), DOT.
standards district office/certificate holding the Docket Operations office (telephone
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking 800–647–5527) is in the ADDRESSES
district office.
(2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any
(NPRM). section. Comments will be available in
requirement in this AD to obtain corrective SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new the AD docket shortly after receipt.
actions from a manufacturer, the action must airworthiness directive (AD) for all FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dan
be accomplished using a method approved Airbus Model A300 B4–600, B4–600R, Rodina, Aerospace Engineer,
by the Manager, International Section, and F4–600R series airplanes, and International Section, Transport
Transport Standards Branch, FAA; or the Model A300 C4–605R Variant F Standards Branch, FAA, 2200 South
European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA); or airplanes (collectively called Model 216th Street, Des Moines, WA 98198;
Dassault Aviation’s EASA Design telephone and fax 206–231–3225.
A300–600 series airplanes). This
Organization Approval (DOA). If approved by
proposed AD was prompted by a SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
the DOA, the approval must include the
determination that more restrictive
DOA-authorized signature. Comments Invited
maintenance requirements and
(k) Related Information airworthiness limitations are necessary. We invite you to send any written
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing This proposed AD would require relevant data, views, or arguments about
Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA revising the maintenance or inspection this proposal. Send your comments to
Airworthiness Directive 2018–0027, dated program, as applicable, to incorporate an address listed under the ADDRESSES
January 30, 2018, for related information. new or more restrictive maintenance section. Include ‘‘Docket No. FAA–
This MCAI may be found in the AD docket requirements and airworthiness 2018–0360; Product Identifier 2018–
on the internet at http://www.regulations.gov limitations. We are proposing this AD to NM–009–AD’’ at the beginning of your
by searching for and locating Docket No. address the unsafe condition on these comments. We specifically invite
FAA–2018–0359. products. comments on the overall regulatory,
(2) For more information about this AD, DATES: We must receive comments on economic, environmental, and energy
contact Tom Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer, this proposed AD by June 14, 2018. aspects of this NPRM. We will consider
International Section, Transport Standards all comments received by the closing
ADDRESSES: You may send comments,
Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th Street, Des date and may amend this NPRM based
using the procedures found in 14 CFR on those comments.
Moines, WA 98198; telephone and fax 206–
11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following
231–3226. We will post all comments we
methods:
(3) For service information identified in receive, without change, to http://
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to
this AD, contact Dassault Falcon Jet www.regulations.gov, including any
http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the
Corporation, Teterboro Airport, P.O. Box personal information you provide. We
instructions for submitting comments.
2000, South Hackensack, NJ 07606; will also post a report summarizing each
• Fax: 202–493–2251.
telephone 201–440–6700; internet http://
• Mail: U.S. Department of substantive verbal contact we receive
www.dassaultfalcon.com. You may view this about this NPRM.
Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
service information at the FAA, Transport
30, West Building Ground Floor, Room Discussion
Standards Branch, 2200 South 216th Street,
Des Moines, WA. For information on the
W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE,
The European Aviation Safety Agency
availability of this material at the FAA, call
Washington, DC 20590.
• Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail (EASA), which is the Technical Agent
206–231–3195. for the Member States of the European
address above between 9 a.m. and 5
Issued in Des Moines, Washington, on p.m., Monday through Friday, except Union, has issued EASA AD 2017–0205,
April 20, 2018. Federal holidays. dated October 12, 2017 (referred to after
Michael Kaszycki, For service information identified in this as the Mandatory Continuing
this NPRM, contact Airbus SAS, Airworthiness Information, or ‘‘the
Acting Director, System Oversight Division, MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe condition
Aircraft Certification Service. Airworthiness Office—EAW, 1 Rond
Point Maurice Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac for all Airbus Model A300–600 series
[FR Doc. 2018–09006 Filed 4–27–18; 8:45 am]
Cedex, France; telephone +33 5 61 93 36 airplanes. The MCAI states:
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96; fax +33 5 61 93 44 51; email The airworthiness limitations for the
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account.airworth-eas@airbus.com; Airbus A300–600 aeroplanes, which are
internet http://www.airbus.com. You approved by EASA, are currently defined and
may view this service information at the published in the Airbus A300–600
Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS)
FAA, Transport Standards Branch, 2200 documents. The Damage Tolerant
South 216th Street, Des Moines, WA. Airworthiness Limitation Items are specified
For information on the availability of in the A300–600 ALS Part 2. These
this material at the FAA, call 206–231– instructions have been identified as
3195. mandatory for continuing airworthiness.
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Failure to accomplish these instructions bilateral agreement with the State of $7,650 (90 work-hours × $85 per work-
could result in an unsafe condition [i.e., to Design Authority, we have been notified hour).
prevent fatigue cracking, damage, or of the unsafe condition described in the
corrosion in principal structural elements, Authority for This Rulemaking
MCAI and service information
which could result in reduced structural
integrity of the airplane].
referenced above. We are proposing this Title 49 of the United States Code
EASA previously issued [EASA] AD 2016– AD because we evaluated all pertinent specifies the FAA’s authority to issue
0218 [which corresponds to FAA AD 2018– information and determined an unsafe rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I,
01–07, Amendment 39–19148 (83 FR 2042, condition exists and is likely to exist or section 106, describes the authority of
January 16, 2018) (‘‘AD 2018–01–07’’)] to develop on other products of the same the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII:
require compliance with the maintenance type design. Aviation Programs, describes in more
requirements and associated airworthiness This proposed AD requires revisions detail the scope of the Agency’s
limitations defined in Airbus A300–600 ALS to certain operator maintenance
Part 2 Revision 01, Variation 1.1 and
authority.
Variation 1.2.
documents to include new actions (e.g., We are issuing this rulemaking under
Since that [EASA] AD was issued, new or inspections). Compliance with these the authority described in Subtitle VII,
more restrictive maintenance requirements actions is required by 14 CFR 91.403(c). Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701:
and airworthiness limitations were approved For airplanes that have been previously ‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that
by the EASA. Consequently, Airbus modified, altered, or repaired in the section, Congress charges the FAA with
published Revision 02 of the A300–600 ALS areas addressed by this proposed AD, promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in
Part 2, compiling all ALS Part 2 changes the operator may not be able to
approved since previous Revision 01. air commerce by prescribing regulations
accomplish the actions described in the for practices, methods, and procedures
For the reason described above, this revisions. In this situation, to comply
[EASA] AD retains the requirements of EASA the Administrator finds necessary for
AD 2016–0218, which is superseded, and
with 14 CFR 91.403(c), the operator safety in air commerce. This regulation
requires accomplishment of the actions must request approval for an alternative is within the scope of that authority
specified in Airbus A300–600 ALS Part 2 method of compliance according to because it addresses an unsafe condition
Revision 02. paragraph (j)(1) of this proposed AD. that is likely to exist or develop on
The request should include a products identified in this rulemaking
You may examine the MCAI in the
description of changes to the required action.
AD docket on the internet at http://
actions that will ensure the continued
www.regulations.gov by searching for This proposed AD is issued in
damage tolerance of the affected
and locating Docket No. FAA–2018– accordance with authority delegated by
structure.
0360. the Executive Director, Aircraft
Difference Between the MCAI and This Certification Service, as authorized by
Relationship Between Proposed AD and
Proposed AD FAA Order 8000.51C. In accordance
AD 2018–01–07
The MCAI specifies that if there are with that order, issuance of ADs is
This NPRM would not supersede AD normally a function of the Compliance
2018–01–07. Rather, we have findings from the ALS inspection tasks,
corrective actions must be accomplished and Airworthiness Division, but during
determined that a stand-alone AD this transition period, the Executive
would be more appropriate to address in accordance with Airbus maintenance
documentation. However, this proposed Director has delegated the authority to
the changes in the MCAI. This NPRM issue ADs applicable to transport
would require revising the maintenance AD does not include that requirement.
Operators of U.S.-registered airplanes category airplanes to the Director of the
or inspection program to incorporate the System Oversight Division.
new maintenance requirements and are required by general airworthiness
airworthiness limitations. and operational regulations to perform Regulatory Findings
Accomplishment of the proposed maintenance using methods that are
acceptable to the FAA. We consider We determined that this proposed AD
actions would then terminate all would not have federalism implications
requirements of AD 2018–01–07. those methods to be adequate to address
any corrective actions necessitated by under Executive Order 13132. This
Related Service Information Under 1 the findings of ALS inspections required proposed AD would not have a
CFR Part 51 by this proposed AD. substantial direct effect on the States, on
Airbus has issued Airbus A300–600 the relationship between the national
Costs of Compliance Government and the States, or on the
Airworthiness Limitations Section
(ALS), Part 2, ‘‘Damage Tolerant We estimate that this proposed AD distribution of power and
Airworthiness Limitation Items (DT– affects 125 airplanes of U.S. registry. responsibilities among the various
ALI),’’ Revision 02, dated August 28, We estimate the following costs to levels of government.
2017. This service information describes comply with this proposed AD: For the reasons discussed above, I
airworthiness limitations applicable to We have determined that revising the certify this proposed regulation:
the DT ALIs. This service information is maintenance or inspection program 1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory
reasonably available because the takes an average of 90 work-hours per action’’ under Executive Order 12866;
interested parties have access to it operator, although we recognize that
2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the
through their normal course of business this number may vary from operator to
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures
or by the means identified in the operator. In the past, we have estimated
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(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979);
ADDRESSES section. that this action takes 1 work-hour per
airplane. Since operators incorporate 3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in
FAA’s Determination and Requirements maintenance or inspection program Alaska; and
of This Proposed AD changes for their affected fleet(s), we 4. Will not have a significant
This product has been approved by have determined that a per-operator economic impact, positive or negative,
the aviation authority of another estimate is more accurate than a per- on a substantial number of small entities
country, and is approved for operation airplane estimate. Therefore, we under the criteria of the Regulatory
in the United States. Pursuant to our estimate the total cost per operator to be Flexibility Act.
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List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 Airworthiness Limitation Items (DT–ALI),’’ FAA, Transport Standards Branch, 2200
Revision 02, dated August 28, 2017, or South 216th Street, Des Moines, WA. For
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation within 90 days after the effective date of this information on the availability of this
safety, Incorporation by reference, AD, whichever occurs later. material at the FAA, call 206–231–3195.
Safety.
(h) No Alternative Actions or Intervals Issued in Des Moines, Washington, on
The Proposed Amendment After the maintenance or inspection April 20, 2018.
Accordingly, under the authority program has been revised as required by Michael Kaszycki,
delegated to me by the Administrator, paragraph (g) of this AD, no alternative Acting Director, System Oversight Division,
the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part actions (e.g., inspections) or intervals may be Aircraft Certification Service.
used unless the actions or intervals are
39 as follows: [FR Doc. 2018–09005 Filed 4–27–18; 8:45 am]
approved as an alternative method of
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compliance (AMOC) in accordance with the
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS procedures specified in paragraph (j)(1) of
DIRECTIVES this AD.
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 (i) Terminating Actions for AD 2018–01–07
continues to read as follows: Accomplishing the actions required by this Federal Aviation Administration
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. AD terminates all requirements of AD 2018–
01–07. 14 CFR Part 39
§ 39.13 [Amended]
(j) Other FAA AD Provisions [Docket No. FAA–2018–0235; Product
■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding Identifier 2018–NE–08–AD]
The following provisions also apply to this
the following new airworthiness AD:
directive (AD): RIN 2120–AA64
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance
Airbus: Docket No. FAA–2018–0360; Product (AMOCs): The Manager, International
Airworthiness Directives; Rolls-Royce
Identifier 2018–NM–009–AD. Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA,
has the authority to approve AMOCs for this Deutschland Ltd & Co KG Tay 620–15
(a) Comments Due Date AD, if requested using the procedures found Engines
We must receive comments by June 14, in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR
39.19, send your request to your principal
AGENCY: Federal Aviation
2018.
inspector or local Flight Standards District Administration (FAA), DOT.
(b) Affected ADs Office, as appropriate. If sending information ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
This AD affects AD 2018–01–07, directly to the International Section, send it (NPRM).
Amendment 39–19148 (83 FR 2042, January to the attention of the person identified in
16, 2018) (‘‘AD 2018–01–07’’). paragraph (k)(2) of this AD. Information may SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new
be emailed to: 9-ANM-116-AMOC- airworthiness directive (AD) for Rolls-
(c) Applicability REQUESTS@faa.gov. Before using any Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co KG (RRD)
This AD applies to Airbus Model A300 B4– approved AMOC, notify your appropriate Tay 620–15 turbofan engines. This AD
601, B4–603, B4–620, B4–622, B4–605R, B4– principal inspector, or lacking a principal
limits service life of the low-pressure
622R, F4–605R, F4–622R, and C4–605R inspector, the manager of the local flight
Variant F airplanes, certificated in any standards district office/certificate holding compressor (LPC) fan blades based on
category, all manufacturer serial numbers. district office. the number of dry-film lubricant (DFL)
(2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any treatments. The AD was prompted by
(d) Subject requirement in this AD to obtain corrective reports of LPC fan blade retention lug
Air Transport Association (ATA) of actions from a manufacturer, the action must failures. We are proposing this AD to
America Code 05, Time limits/maintenance be accomplished using a method approved correct the unsafe condition on these
checks. by the Manager, International Section, products.
Transport Standards Branch, FAA; or the
(e) Reason DATES: We must receive comments on
European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA); or
This AD was prompted by a determination Airbus’s EASA Design Organization this proposed AD by June 14, 2018.
that more restrictive maintenance Approval (DOA). If approved by the DOA, ADDRESSES: You may send comments,
requirements and airworthiness limitations the approval must include the DOA-
are necessary. We are issuing this AD to
using the procedures found in 14 CFR
authorized signature.
prevent fatigue cracking, damage, or 11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following
corrosion in principal structural elements, (k) Related Information methods:
which could result in reduced structural (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to
integrity of the airplane. Airworthiness Information (MCAI) AD 2017– http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the
0205, dated October 12, 2017, for related instructions for submitting comments.
(f) Compliance information. This MCAI may be found in the • Fax: 202–493–2251.
Comply with this AD within the AD docket on the internet at http:// • Mail: U.S. Department of
compliance times specified, unless already www.regulations.gov by searching for and
Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
done. locating Docket No. FAA–2018–0360.
(2) For more information about this AD, 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
(g) Revision of Maintenance or Inspection contact Dan Rodina, Aerospace Engineer, W12 140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE,
Program International Section, Transport Standards Washington, DC 20590.
Within 90 days after the effective date of Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th Street, Des • Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail
this AD, revise the maintenance or inspection Moines, WA 98198; telephone and fax 206– address above between 9 a.m. and 5
nshattuck on DSK9F9SC42PROD with PROPOSALS
program, as applicable, to incorporate the 231–3225. p.m., Monday through Friday, except
information specified in Airbus A300–600 (3) For service information identified in Federal holidays.
Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS), this AD, contact Airbus SAS, Airworthiness For service information identified in
Part 2, ‘‘Damage Tolerant Airworthiness Office—EAW, 1 Rond Point Maurice
Limitation Items (DT–ALI),’’ Revision 02, Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; this NPRM, contact Rolls-Royce
dated August 28, 2017. The initial telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61 Deutschland Ltd & Co KG, Eschenweg
compliance times for doing the tasks are at 93 44 51; email account.airworth-eas@ 11, Dahlewitz, 15827 Blankenfelde-
the applicable times specified in Airbus airbus.com; internet http://www.airbus.com. Mahlow, Germany; phone: +49 (0) 33–
A300–600 ALS, Part 2, ‘‘Damage Tolerant You may view this service information at the 7086–1883; fax: +49 (0) 33–7086–3276.
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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 14, 2018. | |
| Contact | Dan Rodina, Aerospace Engineer, International Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th Street, Des Moines, WA 98198; telephone and fax 206-231-3225. | |
| FR Citation | 83 FR 18756 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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