83 FR 2042 - Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 10 (January 16, 2018)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 10 (January 16, 2018)
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[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 10 (Tuesday, January 16, 2018)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 2042-2045] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2018-00110] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2017-0514; Product Identifier 2016-NM-206-AD; Amendment 39-19148; AD 2018-01-07] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of Transportation (DOT). ACTION: Final rule. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: We are adopting 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) airplanes. This AD was prompted by a revision of certain airworthiness limitation item (ALI) documents, which require more restrictive maintenance requirements and airworthiness limitations. This AD requires revising the maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, to incorporate new maintenance requirements and airworthiness limitations. We are issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products. DATES: This AD is effective February 20, 2018. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of certain publications listed in this AD as of February 20, 2018. ADDRESSES: For service information identified in this final rule, 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, 1601 Lind Avenue SW, Renton, WA. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 425-227-1221. It is also available on the internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2017- 0514. Examining the AD Docket You may examine the AD docket on the internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2017- 0514; 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 AD, the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and other information. The street address for the Docket Office (telephone 800-647-5527) is Docket Management Facility, U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dan Rodina, Aerospace Engineer, International Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW, Renton, WA 98057-3356; telephone 425-227-2125; fax 425-227- 1149. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Discussion We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR part 39 by adding an AD that would apply to 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). The NPRM published in the Federal Register on June 2, 2017 (82 FR 25552) (``the NPRM''). The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical Agent for the Member States of the European Union, has issued EASA AD 2016-0218, dated November 2, 2016 (referred to after this as the Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or ``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition 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). The MCAI states: The airworthiness limitations for Airbus A300-600 aeroplanes, which are approved by EASA, are currently defined and published in the Airbus A300-600 Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS) document(s). These instructions have been identified as mandatory actions for continued airworthiness. Failure to accomplish these instructions could result in an unsafe condition. EASA previously issued [EASA] AD 2014-0124 (later revised) [which includes actions for Airbus A300-600 airplanes; those actions are included in FAA AD 2013-13-13, Amendment 39-17501 (79 FR 48957, August 19, 2014) (``AD 2013-13-13'')], requiring the actions described in Airbus A300-600 Airworthiness Limitation Item (ALI) Document at issue 13 and Temporary Revision (TR) 13.1. Since EASA AD 2014-0124R1 was issued, Airbus replaced A300-600 ALI Document issue 13, with A300-600 ALS Part 2 Revision 01 and then published the A300-600 ALS Part 2 Variation 1.1 and Variation 1.2, to introduce more restrictive maintenance requirements and/or airworthiness limitations. A300-600 ALS Part 2 Variation 1.1 also includes ALI 571067 and ALI 571068, superseding Service Bulletin A300-53-6154, which is referenced in EASA AD 2006-0257 [which corresponds to FAA AD 2007- 22-05, Amendment 39-15241 (72 FR 60236, October 24, 2007) (``AD 2007-22-05'')]. For the reasons described above, this [EASA] AD retains part of the requirements of EASA AD 2014-0124R1, which will be superseded, and requires accomplishment of the actions specified in Airbus A300- 600 ALS Part 2 Revision 01, and ALS Part 2 Variation 1.1 and ALS Part 2 Variation 1.2 (hereafter collectively referred to as `the ALS' in this [EASA] AD), and supersedes EASA AD 2006-0257. The remaining requirements of EASA AD 2014-0124R1 are retained in AD 2016-0217, applicable to A310 aeroplanes, published at the same time as this [EASA] AD. 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-2017- 0514. Comments We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing this AD. The following presents the comments received on the NPRM and the FAA's response. FedEx generally supported the NPRM. Request To Provide an Additional Compliance Time Grace Period United Parcel Service (UPS) requested that the compliance time specified in paragraph (g) of the NPRM be revised to add an additional grace period. UPS pointed out that there are several new or revised tasks with relatively low compliance time thresholds that would lead to short lead times on accomplishing those tasks after the effective date of the AD. UPS referenced the compliance time required in AD [[Page 2043]] 2013-13-13 as an example of the type of grace period it envisions, which specifies that a compliance time, in flight cycles (FC), that is after the publication date of the applicable service information should be considered as after the effective date of that AD. UPS suggested that where the compliance time in Airbus A300-600 Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS), Part 2, ``Damage Tolerant Airworthiness Limitation Items (DT--ALI),'' Revision 01, dated August 7, 2015, specifies ``within 2000 FC from Jun 11/15,'' the proposed AD should specify that phrase as ``within 2000 FC from the effective date of this AD.'' UPS anticipated submitting a request for an alternative method of compliance (AMOC) if the additional grace period is not added. We do not agree with the commenter's request to add an additional grace period. We have reviewed the compliance times specified in the service information and have determined that the compliance times specified and grace periods provided in both the service information and in paragraph (g) of this AD are sufficient to allow compliance. However, under the provisions of paragraph (j)(1) of this AD, we will also consider requests for approval of an extension of the compliance time if sufficient data are submitted to substantiate that the new compliance time would provide an acceptable level of safety. We have not changed the AD in this regard. Request To Allow AMOCs Previously Approved for AD 2013-13-13 FedEx requested that AMOCs for AD 2013-13-13 be applicable to this AD. No further justification was provided. We agree to allow AMOCs that were previously approved for AD 2013- 13-13 as AMOCs for this AD. We have revised paragraph (j)(1) of this AD and added paragraphs (j)(1)(i) and (j)(1)(ii) to this AD to add that provision. Request To Revise Cost Estimate FedEx requested that the cost information be revised to include the costs of additional actions such as AD tracking and planning, changing work cards and the maintenance program, getting local FAA approvals, and aircraft down time. FedEx proposed that the cost for U.S. operators would exceed $500,000. We agree to revise the cost information. Based on the information provided by FedEx, we have revised the estimated work-hours from 1 work-hour to 90 work-hours. We recognize that revising the maintenance or inspection program to incorporate changes in multiple tasks or a new revision level of a section of an ALS document would take more time than a change in a single task. The cost analysis in AD rulemaking actions, however, typically does not include incidental costs such as the time necessary for planning or time necessitated by other administrative actions. Those incidental costs, which might vary significantly among operators, are almost impossible to calculate. Conclusion We reviewed the relevant data, considered the comment received, and determined that air safety and the public interest require adopting this AD with the changes described previously and minor editorial changes. We have determined that these minor changes:Are consistent with the intent that was proposed in the NPRM for correcting the unsafe condition; and Do not add any additional burden upon the public than was already proposed in the NPRM. We also determined that these changes will not increase the economic burden on any operator or increase the scope of this AD. Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 We reviewed the following service information: Airbus A300-600 Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS), Part 2, ``Damage Tolerant Airworthiness Limitation Items (DT--ALI),'' Revision 01, dated August 7, 2015. Airbus A300-600 Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS), Part 2, ``Damage Tolerant Airworthiness Limitation Items (DT--ALI),'' Variation 1.1, dated January 25, 2016. Airbus A300-600 Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS), Part 2, ``Damage Tolerant Airworthiness Limitation Items (DT--ALI),'' Variation 1.2, dated July 22, 2016. The service information describes airworthiness limitations applicable to the DT ALIs. These documents are distinct because they contain unique tasks. 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. Costs of Compliance We estimate that this AD affects 128 airplanes of U.S. registry. We estimate the following costs to comply with this AD: Estimated Costs ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cost per Cost on U.S. Action Labor cost Parts cost product operators ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Maintenance program revision..... 90 work-hours x $85 per None............... $7,650 $979,200 hour = $7,650. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Authority for This Rulemaking Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the authority of the FAA Administrator. ``Subtitle VII: Aviation Programs,'' describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's authority. We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in ``Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: General requirements.'' Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this rulemaking action. This AD is issued in accordance with authority delegated by the Executive Director, Aircraft Certification Service, as authorized by FAA Order 8000.51C. In accordance with that order, issuance of ADs is normally a function of the Compliance and Airworthiness Division, but during this transition period, the Executive Director has delegated the authority to issue ADs applicable to transport category airplanes to the Director of the System Oversight Division. Regulatory Findings We determined that this AD will not have federalism implications under [[Page 2044]] Executive Order 13132. This AD will not have a substantial direct effect on the States, on the relationship between the national government and the States, or on the distribution of power and responsibilities among the various levels of government. For the reasons discussed above, I certify that this AD: 1. Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive Order 12866; 2. Is not a ``significant rule'' under the DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); 3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska; and 4. Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by reference, Safety. Adoption of the Amendment Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator, the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows: PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES 0 1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows: Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. Sec. 39.13 [Amended] 0 2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness directive (AD): 2018-01-07 Airbus: Amendment 39-19148; Docket No. FAA-2017-0514; Product Identifier 2016-NM-206-AD. (a) Effective Date This AD is effective February 20, 2018. (b) Affected ADs This AD affects AD 2007-22-05, Amendment 39-15241 (72 FR 60236, October 24, 2007) (``AD 2007-22-05'') and AD 2013-13-13, Amendment 39-17501 (79 FR 48957, August 19, 2014) (``AD 2013-13-13''). (c) Applicability This AD applies to all 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 revision of certain airworthiness limitation item (ALI) documents, which require more restrictive maintenance requirements and airworthiness limitations. 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 3 months after the effective date of this AD, revise the maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, to incorporate the information specified in the service information identified in paragraphs (g)(1), (g)(2), and (g)(3) of this AD. The initial compliance times for doing the tasks are at the time specified in the service information identified in paragraphs (g)(1), (g)(2), and (g)(3) of this AD, or within 3 months after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later. (1) Airbus A300-600 Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS), Part 2, ``Damage Tolerant Airworthiness Limitation Items (DT-- ALI),'' Revision 01, dated August 7, 2015. (2) Airbus A300-600 Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS), Part 2, ``Damage Tolerant Airworthiness Limitation Items (DT-- ALI),'' Variation 1.1, dated January 25, 2016. (3) Airbus A300-600 Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS), Part 2, ``Damage Tolerant Airworthiness Limitation Items (DT-- ALI),'' Variation 1.2, dated July 22, 2016. (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 Accomplishing the actions required by this AD terminates all of the requirements of AD 2007-22-05 and AD 2013-13-13 for that airplane only. (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 (l)(2) of this AD. Information may be emailed to: [email protected]. (i) 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. (ii) AMOCs approved previously for AD 2013-13-13 are approved as AMOCs for the corresponding provisions of this AD. (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 Airworthiness Directive 2016-0218, dated November 2, 2016, 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-2017-0514. (2) For more information about this AD, contact Dan Rodina, Aerospace Engineer, International Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW, Renton, WA 98057-3356; telephone 425-227-2125; fax 425-227-1149. (l) Material Incorporated by Reference (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference (IBR) of the service information listed in this paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. (2) You must use this service information as applicable to do the actions required by this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise. (i) Airbus A300-600 Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS), Part 2, ``Damage Tolerant Airworthiness Limitation Items (DT-- ALI),'' Revision 01, dated August 7, 2015. (ii) Airbus A300-600 Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS), Part 2, ``Damage Tolerant Airworthiness Limitation Items (DT-- ALI),'' Variation 1.1, dated January 25, 2016. (iii) Airbus A300-600 Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS), Part 2, ``Damage Tolerant Airworthiness Limitation Items (DT-- ALI),'' Variation 1.2, dated July 22, 2016. (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. (4) You may view this service information at the FAA, Transport Standards Branch, 1601 Lind Avenue SW, Renton, WA. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 425-227-1221. (5) You may view this service information that is incorporated by reference at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For information on [[Page 2045]] the availability of this material at NARA, call 202-741-6030, or go to: http://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html. Issued in Renton, Washington, on December 27, 2017. John P. Piccola, Jr., Acting Director, System Oversight Division, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2018-00110 Filed 1-12-18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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(5) You may view this service information www.airbus.com. You may view this in the Airbus A300–600 Airworthiness
that is incorporated by reference at the referenced service information at the Limitations Section (ALS) document(s).
National Archives and Records FAA, Transport Standards Branch, 1601 These instructions have been identified as
Administration (NARA). For information on mandatory actions for continued
Lind Avenue SW, Renton, WA. For
the availability of this material at NARA, call airworthiness.
(202) 741–6030, or go to: http://
information on the availability of this Failure to accomplish these instructions
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr- material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221. could result in an unsafe condition.
locations.html. It is also available on the internet at EASA previously issued [EASA] AD 2014–
http://www.regulations.gov by searching 0124 (later revised) [which includes actions
Issued in Fort Worth, Texas, on January 8,
for and locating Docket No. FAA–2017– for Airbus A300–600 airplanes; those actions
2018. are included in FAA AD 2013–13–13,
0514.
Lance T. Gant, Amendment 39–17501 (79 FR 48957, August
Director, Compliance & Airworthiness Examining the AD Docket 19, 2014) (‘‘AD 2013–13–13’’)], requiring the
Division, Aircraft Certification Service. actions described in Airbus A300–600
You may examine the AD docket on
[FR Doc. 2018–00478 Filed 1–12–18; 8:45 am] Airworthiness Limitation Item (ALI)
the internet at http:// Document at issue 13 and Temporary
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P www.regulations.gov by searching for Revision (TR) 13.1.
and locating Docket No. FAA–2017– Since EASA AD 2014–0124R1 was issued,
0514; or in person at the Docket Airbus replaced A300–600 ALI Document
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Management Facility between 9 a.m. issue 13, with A300–600 ALS Part 2 Revision
and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, 01 and then published the A300–600 ALS
Federal Aviation Administration Part 2 Variation 1.1 and Variation 1.2, to
except Federal holidays. The AD docket
contains this AD, the regulatory introduce more restrictive maintenance
14 CFR Part 39 requirements and/or airworthiness
evaluation, any comments received, and
limitations.
[Docket No. FAA–2017–0514; Product other information. The street address for A300–600 ALS Part 2 Variation 1.1 also
Identifier 2016–NM–206–AD; Amendment the Docket Office (telephone 800–647– includes ALI 571067 and ALI 571068,
39–19148; AD 2018–01–07] 5527) is Docket Management Facility, superseding Service Bulletin A300–53–6154,
RIN 2120–AA64 U.S. Department of Transportation, which is referenced in EASA AD 2006–0257
Docket Operations, M–30, West [which corresponds to FAA AD 2007–22–05,
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140, Amendment 39–15241 (72 FR 60236, October
1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, 24, 2007) (‘‘AD 2007–22–05’’)].
Airplanes
Washington, DC 20590. For the reasons described above, this
AGENCY: Federal Aviation [EASA] AD retains part of the requirements
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dan of EASA AD 2014–0124R1, which will be
Administration (FAA), Department of Rodina, Aerospace Engineer, superseded, and requires accomplishment of
Transportation (DOT). International Section, Transport the actions specified in Airbus A300–600
ACTION: Final rule. Standards Branch, FAA, 1601 Lind ALS Part 2 Revision 01, and ALS Part 2
Avenue SW, Renton, WA 98057–3356; Variation 1.1 and ALS Part 2 Variation 1.2
SUMMARY: We are adopting a new (hereafter collectively referred to as ‘the ALS’
telephone 425–227–2125; fax 425–227–
airworthiness directive (AD) for all in this [EASA] AD), and supersedes EASA
1149.
Airbus Model A300 B4–600, B4–600R, AD 2006–0257. The remaining requirements
and F4–600R series airplanes, and SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: of EASA AD 2014–0124R1 are retained in AD
Model A300 C4–605R Variant F Discussion 2016–0217, applicable to A310 aeroplanes,
airplanes (collectively called Model published at the same time as this [EASA]
We issued a notice of proposed AD.
A300–600 series airplanes) airplanes.
rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR You may examine the MCAI in the
This AD was prompted by a revision of
part 39 by adding an AD that would AD docket on the internet at http://
certain airworthiness limitation item
apply to all Airbus Model A300 B4–600, www.regulations.gov by searching for
(ALI) documents, which require more
B4–600R, and F4–600R series airplanes, and locating Docket No. FAA–2017–
restrictive maintenance requirements
and Model A300 C4–605R Variant F 0514.
and airworthiness limitations. This AD
airplanes (collectively called Model
requires revising the maintenance or
A300–600 series airplanes). The NPRM Comments
inspection program, as applicable, to
published in the Federal Register on We gave the public the opportunity to
incorporate new maintenance
June 2, 2017 (82 FR 25552) (‘‘the participate in developing this AD. The
requirements and airworthiness
NPRM’’). following presents the comments
limitations. We are issuing this AD to
The European Aviation Safety Agency received on the NPRM and the FAA’s
address the unsafe condition on these
(EASA), which is the Technical Agent response. FedEx generally supported the
products.
for the Member States of the European NPRM.
DATES: This AD is effective February 20, Union, has issued EASA AD 2016–0218,
2018. dated November 2, 2016 (referred to Request To Provide an Additional
The Director of the Federal Register after this as the Mandatory Continuing Compliance Time Grace Period
approved the incorporation by reference Airworthiness Information, or ‘‘the United Parcel Service (UPS) requested
of certain publications listed in this AD MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe condition that the compliance time specified in
as of February 20, 2018. for all Airbus Model A300 B4–600, B4– paragraph (g) of the NPRM be revised to
ADDRESSES: For service information 600R, and F4–600R series airplanes, and add an additional grace period. UPS
identified in this final rule, contact Model A300 C4–605R Variant F pointed out that there are several new
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31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone states: lead to short lead times on
+33 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61 93 44 The airworthiness limitations for Airbus accomplishing those tasks after the
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Executive Order 13132. This AD will documents, which require more restrictive (i) Before using any approved AMOC,
not have a substantial direct effect on maintenance requirements and airworthiness notify your appropriate principal inspector,
the States, on the relationship between limitations. We are issuing this AD to prevent or lacking a principal inspector, the manager
fatigue cracking, damage, or corrosion in of the local flight standards district office/
the national government and the States,
principal structural elements, which could certificate holding district office.
or on the distribution of power and result in reduced structural integrity of the (ii) AMOCs approved previously for AD
responsibilities among the various airplane. 2013–13–13 are approved as AMOCs for the
levels of government. corresponding provisions of this AD.
For the reasons discussed above, I (f) Compliance
(2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any
certify that this AD: Comply with this AD within the requirement in this AD to obtain corrective
1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory compliance times specified, unless already actions from a manufacturer, the action must
action’’ under Executive Order 12866; done. be accomplished using a method approved
2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the (g) Revision of Maintenance or Inspection by the Manager, International Section,
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures Program Transport Standards Branch, FAA; or the
(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA); or
Within 3 months after the effective date of Airbus’s EASA Design Organization
3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in this AD, revise the maintenance or inspection
Alaska; and Approval (DOA). If approved by the DOA,
program, as applicable, to incorporate the the approval must include the DOA-
4. Will not have a significant information specified in the service authorized signature.
economic impact, positive or negative, information identified in paragraphs (g)(1),
on a substantial number of small entities (g)(2), and (g)(3) of this AD. The initial (k) Related Information
under the criteria of the Regulatory compliance times for doing the tasks are at (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing
Flexibility Act. the time specified in the service information Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA
identified in paragraphs (g)(1), (g)(2), and Airworthiness Directive 2016–0218, dated
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 (g)(3) of this AD, or within 3 months after the November 2, 2016, for related information.
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation effective date of this AD, whichever occurs This MCAI may be found in the AD docket
safety, Incorporation by reference, later. on the internet at http://www.regulations.gov
(1) Airbus A300–600 Airworthiness by searching for and locating Docket No.
Safety. Limitations Section (ALS), Part 2, ‘‘Damage FAA–2017–0514.
Adoption of the Amendment Tolerant Airworthiness Limitation Items (2) For more information about this AD,
(DT—ALI),’’ Revision 01, dated August 7, contact Dan Rodina, Aerospace Engineer,
Accordingly, under the authority 2015.
delegated to me by the Administrator, International Section, Transport Standards
(2) Airbus A300–600 Airworthiness Branch, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW,
the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as Limitations Section (ALS), Part 2, ‘‘Damage Renton, WA 98057–3356; telephone 425–
follows: Tolerant Airworthiness Limitation Items 227–2125; fax 425–227–1149.
(DT—ALI),’’ Variation 1.1, dated January 25,
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS 2016. (l) Material Incorporated by Reference
DIRECTIVES (3) Airbus A300–600 Airworthiness (1) The Director of the Federal Register
Limitations Section (ALS), Part 2, ‘‘Damage approved the incorporation by reference
■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 Tolerant Airworthiness Limitation Items (IBR) of the service information listed in this
continues to read as follows: (DT—ALI),’’ Variation 1.2, dated July 22, paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR
2016. part 51.
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
(h) No Alternative Actions or Intervals (2) You must use this service information
§ 39.13 [Amended] as applicable to do the actions required by
After the maintenance or inspection
this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise.
■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding program has been revised as required by
paragraph (g) of this AD, no alternative (i) Airbus A300–600 Airworthiness
the following new airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS), Part 2, ‘‘Damage
directive (AD): actions (e.g., inspections), or intervals, may
be used unless the actions, or intervals, are Tolerant Airworthiness Limitation Items
2018–01–07 Airbus: Amendment 39–19148; approved as an alternative method of (DT—ALI),’’ Revision 01, dated August 7,
Docket No. FAA–2017–0514; Product compliance (AMOC) in accordance with the 2015.
Identifier 2016–NM–206–AD. procedures specified in paragraph (j)(1) of (ii) Airbus A300–600 Airworthiness
this AD. Limitations Section (ALS), Part 2, ‘‘Damage
(a) Effective Date Tolerant Airworthiness Limitation Items
This AD is effective February 20, 2018. (i) Terminating Actions (DT—ALI),’’ Variation 1.1, dated January 25,
(b) Affected ADs Accomplishing the actions required by this 2016.
AD terminates all of the requirements of AD (iii) Airbus A300–600 Airworthiness
This AD affects AD 2007–22–05, Limitations Section (ALS), Part 2, ‘‘Damage
2007–22–05 and AD 2013–13–13 for that
Amendment 39–15241 (72 FR 60236, October Tolerant Airworthiness Limitation Items
airplane only.
24, 2007) (‘‘AD 2007–22–05’’) and AD 2013– (DT—ALI),’’ Variation 1.2, dated July 22,
13–13, Amendment 39–17501 (79 FR 48957, (j) Other FAA AD Provisions 2016.
August 19, 2014) (‘‘AD 2013–13–13’’). The following provisions also apply to this (3) For service information identified in
(c) Applicability AD: this AD, contact Airbus SAS, Airworthiness
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance Office—EAW, 1 Rond Point Maurice
This AD applies to all Airbus Model A300
(AMOCs): The Manager, International Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France;
B4–601, B4–603, B4–620, B4–622, B4–605R,
Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA, telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61
B4–622R, F4–605R, F4–622R, and C4–605R
Variant F airplanes, certificated in any has the authority to approve AMOCs for this 93 44 51; email account.airworth-eas@
category, all manufacturer serial numbers. AD, if requested using the procedures found airbus.com; internet http://www.airbus.com.
in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR (4) You may view this service information
(d) Subject 39.19, send your request to your principal at the FAA, Transport Standards Branch,
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Air Transport Association (ATA) of inspector or local Flight Standards District 1601 Lind Avenue SW, Renton, WA. For
America Code 05, Time limits/maintenance Office, as appropriate. If sending information information on the availability of this
checks. directly to the International Section, send it material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221.
to the attention of the person identified in (5) You may view this service information
(e) Reason paragraph (l)(2) of this AD. Information may that is incorporated by reference at the
This AD was prompted by a revision of be emailed to: 9-ANM-116-AMOC- National Archives and Records
certain airworthiness limitation item (ALI) REQUESTS@faa.gov. Administration (NARA). For information on
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the availability of this material at NARA, call These adjustments are required by the On June 26, 2017, NASA published its
202–741–6030, or go to: http:// Federal Civil Penalties Inflation interim final rule providing for the
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr- Adjustment Act Improvements Act of initial adjustment called for under the
locations.html.
2015. Act.4 The public comment period
Issued in Renton, Washington, on interim final rule closed on August 24,
December 27, 2017. DATES: Effective: This final rule is
effective January 15, 2018. 2016, and the rule became effective on
John P. Piccola, Jr., August 25, 2017. On October 20, 2017,
Acting Director, System Oversight Division, FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
NASA adopted this interim rule as
Aircraft Certification Service. Bryan R. Diederich, Office of the final.5 In its final rule, NASA also
[FR Doc. 2018–00110 Filed 1–12–18; 8:45 am] General Counsel, NASA Headquarters,
amended the interim rule to incorporate
telephone (202) 358–0216.
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P the required annual adjustments for
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 2017.
I. Background Pursuant to the Act, adjustments to
NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND the civil penalties are required to be
SPACE ADMINISTRATION The Inflation Adjustment Act, as
amended by the 2015 Act, required made by January 15 of each year. The
14 CFR Parts 1264 and 1271 Federal agencies to adjust the civil annual adjustments are based on the
penalty amounts within their percent change between the U.S.
[Document Number NASA–17–094: Docket Department of Labor’s Consumer Price
jurisdiction for inflation by July 1, 2016.
Number–NASA–2017–0004] Index for All Urban Consumers (‘‘CPI–
Subsequent to the 2016 adjustment,
RIN 2700–AE30 Federal agencies were required to make U’’) for the month of October preceding
an annual inflation adjustment by the date of the adjustment, and the CPI–
Implementation of the Federal Civil January 15 every year thereafter.1 U for October of the prior year (28
Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act and Agencies were required to make the U.S.C. 2461 note, section (5)(b)(1)).
Adjustment of Amounts for 2018 initial 2016 adjustments through an Based on that formula, the cost-of-living
interim final rulemaking published in adjustment multiplier for 2018 is
AGENCY: National Aeronautics and
the Federal Register.2 Under the 1.02041 percent. Pursuant to the 2015
Space Administration.
amended Act, any increase in a civil Act, adjustments are rounded to the
ACTION: Final rule. nearest dollar.
penalty made under the Act will apply
SUMMARY: The National Aeronautics and to penalties assessed after the increase II. The Final Rule
Space Administration (NASA) has takes effect, including penalties whose
adopted a final rule making inflation associated violation predated the This final rule makes the required
adjustments to civil monetary penalties increase.3 The inflation adjustments adjustments to civil penalties for 2018.
within its jurisdiction. This final rule mandated by the Act serve to maintain Applying the 2018 multiplier above, the
represents the annual 2018 inflation the deterrent effect of civil penalties and adjustments for each penalty are
adjustments of monetary penalties. to promote compliance with the law. summarized below.
Penalty
Law Penalty description 2017 penalty adjusted
for 2018
Program Fraud Civil Remedies Act of 1986 ................ Maximum Penalties for False Claims ........................... $10,957 $11,181
Department of the Interior and Related Agencies Ap- Minimum Penalty for use of appropriated funds to 19,246 19,639
propriations Act of 1989, Public Law 101–121, sec. lobby or influence certain contracts.
319.
Department of the Interior and Related Agencies Ap- Maximum Penalty for use of appropriated funds to 192,459 196,387
propriations Act of 1989, Public Law 101–121, sec. lobby or influence certain contracts.
319.
Department of the Interior and Related Agencies Ap- Minimum penalty for failure to report certain lobbying 19,246 19,639
propriations Act of 1989, Public Law 101–121, sec. transactions.
319.
Department of the Interior and Related Agencies Ap- Maximum penalty for failure to report certain lobbying 192,459 196,387
propriations Act of 1989, Public Law 101–121, sec. transactions.
319.
This rule codifies these civil penalty III. Legal Authority and Effective Date of 1996,7 and further amended by the
amounts by amending parts 1264 and Federal Civil Penalties Inflation
1271 of title 14 of the CFR. NASA issues this rule under the Adjustment Act Improvements Act of
Federal Civil Penalties Inflation 2015,8 which requires NASA to adjust
Adjustment Act of 1990,6 as amended the civil penalties within its jurisdiction
by the Debt Collection Improvement Act
1 See 28 U.S.C. 2461 note. of increasing the civil penalty by the otherwise 4 82 FR 28760.
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2 The statute also provides that, for the initial required amount outweigh the benefits, and (2) the 5 82 FR 48760.
2016 adjustment, an agency may adjust a civil Director of the Office of Management and Budget 6 Public Law 101–410, 104 Stat. 890 (1990).
penalty by less than the otherwise required amount concurs with that determination. Inflation
7 Public Law 104–134, section 31001(s)(1), 110
if (1) it determines, after publishing a notice of Adjustment Act section 4(c), codified at 28 UUSC
proposed rulemaking and providing an opportunity 2461 note. NASA has chosen not to make use of this Stat. 1321, 1321–373 (1996).
for comment, that increasing the civil penalty by exception. 8 Public Law 114–74, section 701, 129 Stat. 584,
the otherwise required amount would have a 3 Inflation Adjustment Act section 6, codified at
599 (2015).
negative economic impact or that the social costs 28 U.S.C. 2461 note.
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| Publisher | Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration | |
| Section | Rules and Regulations | |
| Action | Final rule. | |
| Dates | This AD is effective February 20, 2018. | |
| Contact | Dan Rodina, Aerospace Engineer, International Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW, Renton, WA 98057-3356; telephone 425-227-2125; fax 425-227- 1149. | |
| FR Citation | 83 FR 2042 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
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