83 FR 19466 - Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 86 (May 3, 2018)
Federal Aviation Administration
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| FR Document | 2018-09070 |
[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 86 (Thursday, May 3, 2018)] [Proposed Rules] [Pages 19466-19469] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2018-09070] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2018-0361; Product Identifier 2017-NM-160-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 certain Airbus Model A318, A319, and A320 series airplanes, and Model A321-111, -112, -131, -211, -212, -213, -231, -232, -251N, -253N, and - 271N 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 the specified 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 18, 2018. ADDRESSES: You may send comments, using the procedures found in 14 CFR 11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following methods: [[Page 19467]]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, Airworthiness Office--EIAS, 1 Rond Point Maurice Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61 93 44 51; email [email protected]; internet http://www.airbus.com. You may view this 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- 0361; 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: Sanjay Ralhan, Aerospace Engineer, International Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th Street, Des Moines, WA 98198; telephone and fax 206-231-3223. 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-2018-0361; Product Identifier 2017-NM-160-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 Airworthiness Directive 2017-0215, dated October 24, 2017 (referred to after this as the Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or ``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for all Airbus Model A318, A319, and A320 series airplanes, and Model A321-111, -112, -131, -211, -212, -213, -231, -232, -251N, -253N, and -271N airplanes. The MCAI states: The airworthiness limitations for Airbus A320 family aeroplanes, which are approved by EASA, are currently defined and published in the A318, A319, A320 and A321 Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS) document(s). The Safe Life Airworthiness Limitation Items are specified in ALS Part 1. These instructions have been identified as mandatory for continued airworthiness. Failure to accomplish these instructions could result in an unsafe condition. Previously, EASA issued AD 2012-0008 [which corresponds to FAA AD 2015-05-02, Amendment 39-18112 (80 FR 15152, March 23, 2015) (``AD 2015-05-02'')] to require the implementation of the airworthiness limitations as specified in Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 ALS Part 1 Revision 02, and EASA AD 2014-0141 [which corresponds to FAA AD 2015-22-08, Amendment 39-18313 (80 FR 68434, November 5, 2015) (``AD 2015-22-08'')] to require the implementation of specific life limits for the main landing gear (MLG) upper cardan pin Part Number (P/N) 201163620. Since those ADs were issued, studies were conducted in the frame of in-service events or during life extension campaigns, the results of which prompted revision of the life limits of several components installed on A320 family aeroplanes. Consequently, Airbus successively issued Revision 03, Revision 04 and Revision 05 of the A318/A319/A320/A321 ALS Part 1. ALS Part 1 Revision 05 also includes the life limits required by EASA AD 2014-0141. A318/A319//A321 ALS Part 1 Revision 05 issue 02 was issued to provide clarifications. For the reason described above, this [EASA] AD retains the requirements of EASA AD 2012-0008 and EASA AD 2014-0141, which are superseded, and requires accomplishment of the actions specified in A318/A319/A320/A321 ALS Part 1 Revision 05. 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- 0361. Relationship of Proposed AD to AD 2015-05-02 and AD 2015-22-08 This NPRM would not supersede AD 2015-05-02 or AD 2015-22-08. 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 2015-05-02 and AD 2015-22-08. Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 Airbus has issued Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS) Part 1 Safe Life Airworthiness Limitations (SL-ALI), Revision 05, Issue 02, dated April 19, 2017. This service information describes new maintenance requirements and airworthiness limitations. 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. This proposed AD would require 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 inspections that will ensure the continued operational safety of the airplane. [[Page 19468]] Differences Between This Proposed AD and the MCAI or Service Information 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. Airworthiness Limitations Based on Type Design The FAA recently became aware of an issue related to the applicability of ADs that require incorporation of an ALS revision into an operator's maintenance or inspection program. Typically, when these types of ADs are issued by civil aviation authorities of other countries, they apply to all airplanes covered under an identified type certificate (TC). The corresponding FAA AD typically retains applicability to all of those airplanes. In addition, U.S. operators must operate their airplanes in an airworthy condition, in accordance with 14 CFR 91.7(a). Included in this obligation is the requirement to perform any maintenance or inspections specified in the ALS, and in accordance with the ALS as specified in 14 CFR 43.16 and 91.403(c), unless an alternative has been approved by the FAA. When a type certificate is issued for a type design, the specific ALS, including revisions, is a part of that type design, as specified in 14 CFR 21.31(c). The sum effect of these operational and maintenance requirements is an obligation to comply with the ALS defined in the type design referenced in the manufacturer's conformity statement. This obligation may introduce a conflict with an AD that requires a specific ALS revision if new airplanes are delivered with a later revision as part of their type design. To address this conflict, the FAA has approved alternative methods of compliance (AMOCs) that allow operators to incorporate the most recent ALS revision into their maintenance/inspection programs, in lieu of the ALS revision required by the AD. This eliminates the conflict and enables the operator to comply with both the AD and the type design. However, compliance with AMOCs is normally optional, and we recently became aware that some operators choose to retain the AD- mandated ALS revision in their fleet-wide maintenance/inspection programs, including those for new airplanes delivered with later ALS revisions, to help standardize the maintenance of the fleet. To ensure that operators comply with the applicable ALS revision for newly delivered airplanes containing a later revision than that specified in an AD, we plan to limit the applicability of ADs that mandate ALS revisions to those airplanes that are subject to an earlier revision of the ALS, either as part of the type design or as mandated by an earlier AD. This proposed AD therefore would apply to Airbus Model A318, A319, and A320 series airplanes, and Model A321-111, -112, -131, -211, -212, -213, -231, -232, -251N, -253N, and -271N airplanes with an original certificate of airworthiness or original export certificate of airworthiness that was issued on or before the date of approval of the ALS revision identified in this proposed AD. Operators of airplanes with an original certificate of airworthiness or original export certificate of airworthiness issued after that date must comply with the airworthiness limitations specified as part of the approved type design and referenced on the type certificate data sheet. Costs of Compliance We estimate that this proposed AD affects 1,250 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. 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: [[Page 19469]] 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-2018-0361; Product Identifier 2017-NM-160-AD. (a) Comments Due Date We must receive comments by June 18, 2018. (b) Affected ADs This AD affects AD 2015-05-02, Amendment 39-18112 (80 FR 15152, March 23, 2015) (``AD 2015-05-02'') and AD 2015-22-08, Amendment 39- 18313 (80 FR 68434, November 5, 2015) (``AD 2015-22-08''). (c) Applicability This AD applies to the Airbus airplanes identified in paragraphs (c)(1) through (c)(4) of this AD, certificated in any category, with an original certificate of airworthiness or original export certificate of airworthiness issued on or before April 19, 2017. (1) Model A318-111, -112, -121, and -122 airplanes. (2) Model A319-111, -112, -113, -114, -115, -131, -132, and -133 airplanes. (3) Model A320-211, -212, -214, -216, -231, -232, -233, -251N, and -271N airplanes. (4) Model A321-111, -112, -131, -211, -212, -213, -231, -232, - 251N, -253N, and -271N airplanes. (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 the failure of certain life-limited parts, 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 Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS) Part 1 Safe Life Airworthiness Limitations (SL-ALI), Revision 05, Issue 02, dated April 19, 2017. The initial compliance times for new or revised tasks are at the applicable times specified in Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 ALS Part 1 Safe Life Airworthiness Limitations (SL-ALI), Revision 05, Issue 02, dated April 19, 2017, or within 90 days after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later. (h) No Alternative Actions and 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 and 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 Action for AD 2015-05-02 and AD 2015-22-08 Accomplishing the actions required by this AD terminates all requirements of AD 2015-05-02 and AD 2015-22-08. (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) EASA AD 2017-0215, dated October 24, 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-2018-0361. (2) For more information about this AD, contact Sanjay Ralhan, Aerospace Engineer, International Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th Street, Des Moines, WA 98198; telephone and fax 206-231-3223. (3) For service information identified in this AD, contact Airbus, Airworthiness Office--EIAS, 1 Rond Point Maurice Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61 93 44 51; email [email protected]; internet http://www.airbus.com. 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. 2018-09070 Filed 5-2-18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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impose recordkeeping or reporting in appreciable reductions in burden for Retrospective Review process and
requirements or address areas of agency the NRC, licensees, or both. The recommendations.
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Consistent with Step 1 of the strategy, a stand-alone consideration, but rather location, time, and agenda of any
the NRC developed the draft criteria and as a tool to ensure that the retrospective meetings in the Federal Register, on
goals listed below to evaluate potential review is focused on efforts that will in www.Regulations.gov, and on the NRC’s
regulatory changes of this nature. The fact result in a reduction in burden. public meeting website at least 10
evaluation criteria would serve as 4. Reports or records that contain calendar days before the meeting.
factors of consideration to guide the information used by other Federal Stakeholders should monitor the NRC’s
staff’s decisionmaking. The staff is not agencies, State and local governments, public meeting website for information
proposing to use the criteria to make or Federally-recognized Tribes will be about the public meeting at: http://
stand-alone determinations. Instead, the eliminated from the review. www.nrc.gov/public-involve/public-
criteria will be weighed against other The goal of this criterion is to meetings/index.cfm.
activities outlined in the strategy, such decrease the potential for unintended
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comments received, and the collects certain information on behalf of
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criterion 4 is intended to ‘‘screen-out’’ administrative requirements for
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potential elimination or modification so You may suggest other criteria; please
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Specific points about which the NRC alternative criteria you recommend that
the NRC use in conducting its review. [Docket No. FAA–2018–0361; Product
seeks public comment are described in
The NRC is particularly interested in Identifier 2017–NM–160–AD]
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this document. gathering input in the following areas:
1. Do the proposed evaluation criteria RIN 2120–AA64
Draft Criteria for Selecting Changes to serve the purposes described in this
Administrative Requirements Airworthiness Directives; Airbus
notice? Why or why not?
2. The NRC is considering whether Airplanes
1. Routine and periodic recordkeeping
and reporting requirements, such as the burden reduction minimum is AGENCY: Federal Aviation
directives to submit recurring reports, appropriate. Is ‘‘significant burden’’ the Administration (FAA), DOT.
which the NRC has not consulted or appropriate measure? Are the examples ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
referenced in programmatic operations given for Criterion 3 appropriate or (NPRM).
or policy development in the last 3 useful? Should the NRC use different
years. bases for measuring ‘‘significant SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new
The goal of this criterion is to identify burden,’’ and if so, what are these airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
outdated requirements for information measures and how would they result in Airbus Model A318, A319, and A320
collection. a more accurate or complete series airplanes, and Model A321–111,
2. Reports or records that contain measurement of burden? –112, –131, –211, –212, –213, –231,
information reasonably accessible to the 3. The NRC is considering multiple –232, –251N, –253N, and –271N
agency from alternative resources or thresholds for different classes of airplanes. This proposed AD was
routine reporting requirements where regulated entities, as a single threshold prompted by a determination that more
less frequent reporting would meet might not be useful to identify burden restrictive maintenance requirements
programmatic needs. reductions for all licensee types. What and airworthiness limitations are
The goal of this criterion is to identify is the appropriate threshold for your necessary. This proposed AD would
duplicative information or overused entity class (e.g., operating reactor, require revising the maintenance or
collection requirements. industrial radiographer, fuel cycle inspection program, as applicable, to
3. Recordkeeping and reporting facility)? incorporate the specified maintenance
requirements that result in significant 4. Are there other evaluation criteria requirements and airworthiness
burden. For example, more than the NRC should consider using in its limitations. We are proposing this AD to
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address the unsafe condition on these
regulatory change; or over 1,000 regulations? What are those criteria and products.
reporting hours for each affected why?
individual or entity over a 3-year DATES: We must receive comments on
period; or 10 hours for each affected V. Public Meetings this proposed AD by June 18, 2018.
individual or entity each calendar year Public input will be critical to ADDRESSES: You may send comments,
or per application. identifying potential regulatory changes using the procedures found in 14 CFR
The goal of this criterion is to ensure as well as to provide data on the 11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following
that elimination or modification of benefits and costs of existing NRC methods:
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• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to www.regulations.gov, including any Relationship of Proposed AD to AD
http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the personal information you provide. We 2015–05–02 and AD 2015–22–08
instructions for submitting comments. will also post a report summarizing each This NPRM would not supersede AD
• Fax: 202–493–2251. substantive verbal contact we receive
• Mail: U.S. Department of 2015–05–02 or AD 2015–22–08. Rather,
about this NPRM. we have determined that a stand-alone
Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
30, West Building Ground Floor, Room Discussion AD would be more appropriate to
W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, address the changes in the MCAI. This
The European Aviation Safety Agency NPRM would require revising the
Washington, DC 20590. (EASA), which is the Technical Agent
• Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail maintenance or inspection program to
for the Member States of the European incorporate the new maintenance
address above between 9 a.m. and 5
Union, has issued EASA Airworthiness requirements and airworthiness
p.m., Monday through Friday, except
Federal holidays. Directive 2017–0215, dated October 24, limitations. Accomplishment of the
For service information identified in 2017 (referred to after this as the proposed actions would then terminate
this NPRM, contact Airbus, Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness all requirements of AD 2015–05–02 and
Airworthiness Office—EIAS, 1 Rond Information, or ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct AD 2015–22–08.
Point Maurice Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac an unsafe condition for all Airbus
Model A318, A319, and A320 series Related Service Information Under 1
Cedex, France; telephone +33 5 61 93 36 CFR Part 51
96; fax +33 5 61 93 44 51; email airplanes, and Model A321–111, –112,
account.airworth-eas@airbus.com; –131, –211, –212, –213, –231, –232, Airbus has issued Airbus A318/A319/
internet http://www.airbus.com. You –251N, –253N, and –271N airplanes. A320/A321 Airworthiness Limitations
may view this service information at the The MCAI states: Section (ALS) Part 1 Safe Life
FAA, Transport Standards Branch, 2200 The airworthiness limitations for Airbus Airworthiness Limitations (SL–ALI),
South 216th Street, Des Moines, WA. A320 family aeroplanes, which are approved Revision 05, Issue 02, dated April 19,
For information on the availability of by EASA, are currently defined and 2017. This service information describes
this material at the FAA, call 206–231– published in the A318, A319, A320 and A321 new maintenance requirements and
3195. Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS) airworthiness limitations. This service
document(s). The Safe Life Airworthiness information is reasonably available
Examining the AD Docket Limitation Items are specified in ALS Part 1. because the interested parties have
You may examine the AD docket on These instructions have been identified as access to it through their normal course
mandatory for continued airworthiness.
the internet at http:// of business or by the means identified
Failure to accomplish these instructions
www.regulations.gov by searching for could result in an unsafe condition. in the ADDRESSES section.
and locating Docket No. FAA–2018– Previously, EASA issued AD 2012–0008
0361; or in person at the Docket FAA’s Determination and Requirements
[which corresponds to FAA AD 2015–05–02, of This Proposed AD
Management Facility between 9 a.m. Amendment 39–18112 (80 FR 15152, March
and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, 23, 2015) (‘‘AD 2015–05–02’’)] to require the This product has been approved by
except Federal holidays. The AD docket implementation of the airworthiness the aviation authority of another
contains this NPRM, the regulatory limitations as specified in Airbus A318/ country, and is approved for operation
evaluation, any comments received, and A319/A320/A321 ALS Part 1 Revision 02, in the United States. Pursuant to our
other information. The street address for and EASA AD 2014–0141 [which bilateral agreement with the State of
corresponds to FAA AD 2015–22–08, Design Authority, we have been notified
the Docket Operations office (telephone
Amendment 39–18313 (80 FR 68434,
800–647–5527) is in the ADDRESSES November 5, 2015) (‘‘AD 2015–22–08’’)] to
of the unsafe condition described in the
section. Comments will be available in require the implementation of specific life MCAI and service information
the AD docket shortly after receipt. limits for the main landing gear (MLG) upper referenced above. We are proposing this
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: cardan pin Part Number (P/N) 201163620. AD because we evaluated all pertinent
Sanjay Ralhan, Aerospace Engineer, Since those ADs were issued, studies were information and determined an unsafe
International Section, Transport conducted in the frame of in-service events condition exists and is likely to exist or
Standards Branch, FAA, 2200 South or during life extension campaigns, the develop on other products of these same
216th Street, Des Moines, WA 98198; results of which prompted revision of the life type designs.
limits of several components installed on This proposed AD would require
telephone and fax 206–231–3223.
A320 family aeroplanes. Consequently, revisions to certain operator
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Airbus successively issued Revision 03,
Revision 04 and Revision 05 of the A318/
maintenance documents to include new
Comments Invited actions (e.g., inspections). Compliance
A319/A320/A321 ALS Part 1. ALS Part 1
We invite you to send any written Revision 05 also includes the life limits with these actions is required by 14 CFR
relevant data, views, or arguments about required by EASA AD 2014–0141. A318/ 91.403(c). For airplanes that have been
this proposal. Send your comments to A319//A321 ALS Part 1 Revision 05 issue 02 previously modified, altered, or repaired
an address listed under the ADDRESSES was issued to provide clarifications. in the areas addressed by this proposed
section. Include ‘‘Docket No. FAA– For the reason described above, this AD, the operator may not be able to
2018–0361; Product Identifier 2017– [EASA] AD retains the requirements of EASA accomplish the actions described in the
AD 2012–0008 and EASA AD 2014–0141, revisions. In this situation, to comply
NM–160–AD’’ at the beginning of your
which are superseded, and requires
comments. We specifically invite with 14 CFR 91.403(c), the operator
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accomplishment of the actions specified in
comments on the overall regulatory, A318/A319/A320/A321 ALS Part 1 Revision must request approval for an alternative
economic, environmental, and energy 05. method of compliance according to
aspects of this NPRM. We will consider paragraph (j)(1) of this proposed AD.
all comments received by the closing You may examine the MCAI in the The request should include a
date and may amend this NPRM based AD docket on the internet at http:// description of changes to the required
on those comments. www.regulations.gov by searching for inspections that will ensure the
We will post all comments we and locating Docket No. FAA–2018– continued operational safety of the
receive, without change, to http:// 0361. airplane.
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![Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 86 / Thursday, May 3, 2018 / Proposed Rules 19469
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. (h) No Alternative Actions and Intervals Issued in Des Moines, Washington, on
After the maintenance or inspection April 20, 2018.
§ 39.13 [Amended] Michael Kaszycki,
program has been revised as required by
■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding paragraph (g) of this AD, no alternative Acting Director, System Oversight Division,
the following new airworthiness actions (e.g., inspections) or intervals may be Aircraft Certification Service.
used unless the actions and intervals are
directive (AD): approved as an alternative method of
[FR Doc. 2018–09070 Filed 5–2–18; 8:45 am]
Airbus: Docket No. FAA–2018–0361; Product compliance (AMOC) in accordance with the BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
Identifier 2017–NM–160–AD. procedures specified in paragraph (j)(1) of
this AD.
(a) Comments Due Date DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
(i) Terminating Action for AD 2015–05–02
We must receive comments by June 18,
and AD 2015–22–08 Federal Aviation Administration
2018.
Accomplishing the actions required by this
(b) Affected ADs AD terminates all requirements of AD 2015– 14 CFR Part 71
This AD affects AD 2015–05–02, 05–02 and AD 2015–22–08.
Amendment 39–18112 (80 FR 15152, March [Docket No. FAA–2018–0127; Airspace
(j) Other FAA AD Provisions Docket No. 18–AAL–7]
23, 2015) (‘‘AD 2015–05–02’’) and AD 2015–
22–08, Amendment 39–18313 (80 FR 68434, The following provisions also apply to this
AD: RIN 2120–AA66
November 5, 2015) (‘‘AD 2015–22–08’’).
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance
(c) Applicability (AMOCs): The Manager, International Proposed Amendment of Class E
Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA, Airspace; Gustavus, AK
This AD applies to the Airbus airplanes
has the authority to approve AMOCs for this
identified in paragraphs (c)(1) through (c)(4) AGENCY: Federal Aviation
AD, if requested using the procedures found
of this AD, certificated in any category, with in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR Administration (FAA), DOT.
an original certificate of airworthiness or 39.19, send your request to your principal ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
original export certificate of airworthiness inspector or local Flight Standards District
issued on or before April 19, 2017. (NPRM).
Office, as appropriate. If sending information
(1) Model A318–111, –112, –121, and –122 directly to the International Section, send it SUMMARY: This action proposes to
airplanes. to the attention of the person identified in
(2) Model A319–111, –112, –113, –114,
amend Class E airspace extending
paragraph (k)(2) of this AD. Information may
–115, –131, –132, and –133 airplanes. be emailed to: 9-ANM-116-AMOC-
upward from 700 feet above the surface
(3) Model A320–211, –212, –214, –216, REQUESTS@faa.gov. Before using any at Gustavus Airport, Gustavus, AK.
–231, –232, –233, –251N, and –271N approved AMOC, notify your appropriate Airspace redesign is necessary as the
airplanes. principal inspector, or lacking a principal FAA transitions from ground-based to
(4) Model A321–111, –112, –131, –211, inspector, the manager of the local flight satellite-based navigation for the safety
–212, –213, –231, –232, –251N, –253N, and standards district office/certificate holding and management of instrument flight
–271N airplanes. district office. rules (IFR) operations at this airport.
(2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any
(d) Subject requirement in this AD to obtain corrective DATES: Comments must be received on
Air Transport Association (ATA) of actions from a manufacturer, the action must or before June 18, 2018.
America Code 05, Time Limits/Maintenance be accomplished using a method approved ADDRESSES: Send comments on this
Checks. by the Manager, International Section, proposal to the U.S. Department of
Transport Standards Branch, FAA; or the Transportation, Docket Operations, 1200
(e) Reason European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA); or
Airbus’s EASA Design Organization New Jersey Avenue SE, West Building
This AD was prompted by a determination
Approval (DOA). If approved by the DOA, Ground Floor, Room W12–140,
that more restrictive maintenance
requirements and airworthiness limitations the approval must include the DOA- Washington, DC 20590; telephone: 1
are necessary. We are issuing this AD to authorized signature. (800) 647–5527, or (202) 366–9826. You
prevent the failure of certain life-limited (k) Related Information
must identify FAA Docket No. FAA–
parts, which could result in reduced 2018–0127; Airspace Docket No. 18–
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing AAL–7, at the beginning of your
structural integrity of the airplane.
Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA AD
2017–0215, dated October 24, 2017, for
comments. You may also submit
(f) Compliance
related information. This MCAI may be comments through the internet at http://
Comply with this AD within the www.regulations.gov.
found in the AD docket on the internet at
compliance times specified, unless already FAA Order 7400.11B, Airspace
http://www.regulations.gov by searching for
done. and locating Docket No. FAA–2018–0361. Designations and Reporting Points, and
(g) Revision of Maintenance or Inspection (2) For more information about this AD, subsequent amendments can be viewed
Program contact Sanjay Ralhan, Aerospace Engineer, online at http://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/
International Section, Transport Standards publications/. For further information,
Within 90 days after the effective date of
Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th Street, Des
this AD, revise the maintenance or inspection Moines, WA 98198; telephone and fax 206–
you can contact the Airspace Policy
program, as applicable, to incorporate Airbus 231–3223. Group, Federal Aviation
A318/A319/A320/A321 Airworthiness (3) For service information identified in Administration, 800 Independence
Limitations Section (ALS) Part 1 Safe Life this AD, contact Airbus, Airworthiness Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20591;
Airworthiness Limitations (SL–ALI), Office—EIAS, 1 Rond Point Maurice telephone: (202) 267–8783. The Order is
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Revision 05, Issue 02, dated April 19, 2017. Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; also available for inspection at the
The initial compliance times for new or telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61 National Archives and Records
revised tasks are at the applicable times 93 44 51; email account.airworth-eas@
specified in Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321
Administration (NARA). For
airbus.com; internet http://www.airbus.com.
ALS Part 1 Safe Life Airworthiness You may view this service information at the
information on the availability of FAA
Limitations (SL–ALI), Revision 05, Issue 02, FAA, Transport Standards Branch, 2200 Order 7400.11B at NARA, call (202)
dated April 19, 2017, or within 90 days after South 216th Street, Des Moines, WA. For 741–6030, or go to https://
the effective date of this AD, whichever information on the availability of this www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/
occurs later. material at the FAA, call 206–231–3195. ibr-locations.html.
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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 18, 2018. | |
| Contact | Sanjay Ralhan, Aerospace Engineer, International Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th Street, Des Moines, WA 98198; telephone and fax 206-231-3223. | |
| FR Citation | 83 FR 19466 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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