83 FR 21858 - Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 92 (May 11, 2018)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 92 (May 11, 2018)
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| FR Document | 2018-09848 |
[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 92 (Friday, May 11, 2018)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 21858-21860] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2018-09848] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2018-0363; Product Identifier 2017-NM-108-AD; Amendment 39-19268; AD 2018-09-11] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Final rule; request for comments. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Airbus Model A330-301, -321, -322, -341, and -342 airplanes; Model A340-200 series airplanes; and Model A340-300 series airplanes. This AD requires contacting the FAA to obtain instructions for addressing the unsafe condition on these products, and doing the actions specified in those instructions. This AD was prompted by reports of cracks on both left-hand (LH) and right-hand (RH) sides on certain frame (FR) locations. We are issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products. DATES: This AD becomes effective May 29, 2018. We must receive comments on this AD by June 25, 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 21859]]Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments. Fax: 202-493-2251. Mail: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590. Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. Examining the AD Docket You may examine the AD docket on the internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2018- 0363; or in person at the Docket Operations office between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket contains this AD, the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and other information. The street address for the Docket Operations office (telephone: 800-647-5527) is in the ADDRESSES section. Comments will be available in the AD docket shortly after receipt. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Vladimir Ulyanov, Aerospace Engineer, International Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; telephone and fax: 206-231-3229. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Discussion The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical Agent for the Member States of the European Union, has issued EASA AD 2011-0171R1, dated January 11, 2013 (referred to after this as the Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or ``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for certain Airbus Model A330-301, -321, - 322, -341, and -342 airplanes; Model A340-200 series airplanes; and Model A340-300 series airplanes. The MCAI states: Fatigue damage has been found on the A330/A340 full scale fatigue test specimen in the FR40-to-fuselage skin panel junction. Corrective actions consisted of the following actions: --in-service installation of an internal reinforcing strap on related junction required by DGAC France AD 1999-448-126(B) and AD 2001-070(B), --retrofit improvement of internal reinforcing strap fatigue life through recommended Airbus SB A330-53-3145, and --new design in production through Airbus modification 44360. Recently, during embodiment of a FR40 web repair on an A330 aeroplane and during FR40 keel beam fitting replacement on an A340 aeroplane, this internal strap was removed and rototest inspection was performed on several holes. Cracks were found on both left-hand (LH) and right-hand (RH) sides on internal strap, or butt strap, or keel beam fitting, or forward fitting FR40 flange. This condition, if not detected and corrected, could lead to crack propagation, possibly resulting in reduced structural integrity of the fuselage. For the reasons described above, this [EASA] AD requires repetitive High Frequency Eddy Current (HFEC) rototest inspections on the affected adjacent holes on both LH and RH sides between stringer 38 and 39 at the FR40-to-fuselage panel junction, and in case of crack finding, accomplishment of the associated corrective actions. * * * * * You may examine the MCAI on the internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2018- 0363. FAA's Determination and Requirements of This AD This product has been approved by the aviation authority of another country, and is approved for operation in the United States. Pursuant to our bilateral agreement with the State of Design Authority, we have been notified of the unsafe condition described in the MCAI. We are issuing this AD because we evaluated all pertinent information and determined the unsafe condition exists and is likely to exist or develop on other products of these same type designs. FAA's Determination of the Effective Date Since there are currently no domestic operators of this product, we find good cause that notice and opportunity for prior public comment are unnecessary. In addition, for the reason(s) stated above, we find that good cause exists for making this amendment effective in less than 30 days. Comments Invited This AD is a final rule that involves requirements affecting flight safety, and we did not precede it by notice and opportunity for public comment. We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or arguments about this AD. Send your comments to an address listed under the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2018-0363; Product Identifier 2017-NM-108-AD'' at the beginning of your comments. We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory, economic, environmental, and energy aspects of this AD. We will consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend this AD based on those comments. We will post all comments we receive, without change, to http://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information you provide. We will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal contact we receive about this AD. Costs of Compliance Currently, there are no affected U.S.-registered airplanes. If an affected airplane is imported and placed on the U.S. Register in the future, we provide the following cost estimates to comply with this AD: Estimated Costs ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Action Labor cost Parts cost Cost per product ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Repetitive special detailed 54 work-hours x $0 $4,590 per inspection cycle. inspection. $85 per hour = $4,590 per inspection cycle. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- We estimate the following costs to do any necessary on-condition repair that would be required based on the results of the required actions: [[Page 21860]] On-Condition Costs ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Action Labor cost Parts cost Cost per product ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Repair............................. 9 work-hours x $85 per Up to $3,200.......... Up to $3,965. hour = $765. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Authority for This Rulemaking Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the authority of the FAA Administrator. ``Subtitle VII: Aviation Programs,'' describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's authority. We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in ``Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: General requirements.'' Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this rulemaking action. This AD is issued in accordance with authority delegated by the Executive Director, Aircraft Certification Service, as authorized by FAA Order 8000.51C. In accordance with that order, issuance of ADs is normally a function of the Compliance and Airworthiness Division, but during this transition period, the Executive Director has delegated the authority to issue ADs applicable to transport category airplanes to the Director of the System Oversight Division. Regulatory Findings We determined that this AD will not have federalism implications under Executive Order 13132. This AD will not have a substantial direct effect on the States, on the relationship between the national government and the States, or on the distribution of power and responsibilities among the various levels of government. For the reasons discussed above, I certify that this AD: 1. Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive Order 12866; 2. Is not a ``significant rule'' under the DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); 3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska; and 4. Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by reference, Safety. Adoption of the Amendment Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator, the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows: PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES 0 1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows: 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): 2018-09-11 Airbus: Amendment 39-19268; Docket No. FAA-2018-0363; Product Identifier 2017-NM-108-AD. (a) Effective Date This AD becomes effective May 29, 2018. (b) Affected ADs None. (c) Applicability This AD applies to the Airbus airplanes identified in paragraphs (c)(1), (c)(2), and (c)(3) of this AD, certificated in any category, on which Airbus modification 44360 has not been embodied in production. (1) Airbus Model A330-301, -321, -322, -341, and -342 airplanes, all manufacturer serial numbers on which Airbus Service Bulletin A330-53-3093 has been embodied in service, except those on which Airbus Service Bulletin A330-53-3145 has been embodied in service. (2) Airbus Model A340-211, -212, -213 airplanes, all manufacturer serial numbers on which Airbus Service Bulletin A340- 53-4104 has been embodied in service. (3) Airbus Model A340-311, -312, and -313 airplanes, all manufacturer serial numbers on which Airbus Service Bulletin A340- 53-4104 has been embodied in service. (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 53, Fuselage. (e) Reason This AD was prompted by reports of cracks on both left-hand (LH) and right-hand (RH) sides on certain frame (FR) 40 locations. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct cracks of the fuselage panel junction fasteners at FR40 on both LH and RH sides. Such a condition could lead to crack propagation, possibly resulting in reduced structural integrity of the airplane. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Required Action(s) Within 30 days after the effective date of this AD, request instructions from the Manager, International Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA, to address the unsafe condition specified in paragraph (e) of this AD; and accomplish the actions at the times specified in, and in accordance with, those instructions. Guidance can be found in Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information (MCAI) European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD 2011-0171R1, dated January 11, 2013. (h) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs) The Manager, International Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your request to your principal inspector or local Flight Standards District Office, as appropriate. If sending information directly to the International Section, send it to the attention of the person identified in paragraph (i)(2) of this AD. Information may be emailed to: [email protected]. Before using any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager of the local flight standards district office/certificate holding district office. (i) Related Information (1) Refer to MCAI EASA AD 2011-0171R1, dated January 11, 2013, for related information. You may examine the MCAI on the internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2018-0363. (2) For more information about this AD, contact Vladimir Ulyanov, Aerospace Engineer, International Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; telephone and fax: 206-231-3229. (j) Material Incorporated by Reference None. Issued in Des Moines, Washington, on April 27, 2018. Michael Kaszycki, Acting Director, System Oversight Division, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2018-09848 Filed 5-10-18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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(2) Bombardier Service Bulletin 700–71– accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your Vertu Road West, Dorval, Québec H4S 1Y9,
003, dated December 5, 2016 (for Bombardier request to your principal inspector or local Canada; telephone: 514–855–5000; fax: 514–
Model BD–700–1A10 airplanes). Flight Standards District Office, as 855–7401; email: thd.crj@
(3) Bombardier Service Bulletin 700–71– appropriate. If sending information directly aero.bombardier.com; internet: http://
5003, dated December 5, 2016 (for to the manager of the certification office, www.bombardier.com.
Bombardier Model BD–700–1A11 airplanes). send it to ATTN: Program Manager, (6) You may view this service information
(4) Bombardier Service Bulletin 700–71– Continuing Operational Safety, FAA, New at the FAA, Transport Standards Branch,
6003, dated December 5, 2016 (for York ACO Branch, 1600 Stewart Avenue, 2200 South 216th Street, Des Moines, WA.
Bombardier Model BD–700–1A10 airplanes). Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; telephone: For information on the availability of this
516–228–7300; fax: 516–794–5531. Before material at the FAA, call 206–231–3195.
(k) New Requirement of This AD: Nut and
using any approved AMOC, notify your (7) You may view this service information
Bolt Replacements, and Gap Measurement
appropriate principal inspector, or lacking a that is incorporated by reference at the
Within 1,000 flight hours or 12 months, principal inspector, the manager of the local National Archives and Records
whichever occurs first after the effective date flight standards district office/certificate Administration (NARA). For information on
of this AD: Replace the nuts having part holding district office. the availability of this material at NARA, call
number (P/N) AS54365 and the bolts having (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any 202–741–6030, or go to: http://
P/N AS54020 and AS54002 in the engine rear requirement in this AD to obtain corrective www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-
mount assembly with new nuts and new actions from a manufacturer, the action must locations.html.
bolts; and do the gap measurement to be accomplished using a method approved
determine if the gap is within acceptable Issued in Des Moines, Washington, on
by the Manager, New York ACO Branch,
limits; in accordance with Part B of the April 27, 2018.
FAA; or TCCA; or Bombardier, Inc.’s TCCA
Accomplishment Instructions of the DAO. If approved by the DAO, the approval Michael Kaszycki,
applicable service information specified in must include the DAO-authorized signature. Acting Director, System Oversight Division,
paragraphs (j)(1) through (j)(4) of this AD. Aircraft Certification Service.
(p) Related Information
(l) New Requirement of This AD: Corrective [FR Doc. 2018–09734 Filed 5–10–18; 8:45 am]
Action (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
Airworthiness Information (MCAI) Canadian
If any gap is detected, during any AD CF–2016–23R1, dated February 20, 2017,
measurement required by paragraph (j) or (k) for related information. This MCAI may be
of this AD, that is not within the applicable found in the AD docket on the internet at DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
limits specified in the service information http://www.regulations.gov by searching for
specified in paragraphs (j)(1) through (j)(4) of and locating Docket No. FAA–2017–0775. Federal Aviation Administration
this AD, before further flight repair using a (2) For more information about this AD,
method approved by the Manager, New York contact Aziz Ahmed, Aerospace Engineer, 14 CFR Part 39
ACO Branch, FAA; or Transport Canada Civil Airframe and Mechanical Systems Section,
Aviation (TCCA); or Bombardier, Inc.’s TCCA FAA, New York ACO Branch, 1600 Stewart [Docket No. FAA–2018–0363; Product
Design Approval Organization (DAO). If Identifier 2017–NM–108–AD; Amendment
Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590;
approved by the DAO, the approval must 39–19268; AD 2018–09–11]
telephone: 516–228–7329; fax: 516–794–
include the DAO-authorized signature.
5531.
RIN 2120–AA64
(m) No Reporting Required (3) Service information identified in this
Although the service information AD that is not incorporated by reference is
available at the addresses specified in
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus
identified in paragraphs (j)(1) through (j)(4) of Airplanes
this AD specifies to submit certain paragraphs (q)(5) and (q)(6) of this AD.
information to the manufacturer, this AD (q) Material Incorporated by Reference AGENCY: Federal Aviation
does not include that requirement. Administration (FAA), DOT.
(1) The Director of the Federal Register
(n) Credit for Previous Actions approved the incorporation by reference ACTION: Final rule; request for
This paragraph provides credit for actions (IBR) of the service information listed in this comments.
required by paragraphs (g) and (h) of this AD, paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR
if those actions were performed before part 51. SUMMARY: We are adopting a new
January 3, 2017 (the effective date of AD (2) You must use this service information airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
2016–25–18), in accordance with the as applicable to do the actions required by Airbus Model A330–301, –321, –322,
Accomplishment Instructions of the this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise. –341, and –342 airplanes; Model A340–
applicable service information specified in (3) The following service information was
200 series airplanes; and Model A340–
paragraphs (n)(1) through (n)(4) of this AD. approved for IBR on June 15, 2018.
(i) Bombardier Service Bulletin 700–1A11– 300 series airplanes. This AD requires
(1) Bombardier Service Bulletin 700–
71–003, dated December 5, 2016. contacting the FAA to obtain
1A11–71–002, dated May 31, 2016 (for
Bombardier Model BD–700–1A11 airplanes). (ii) Bombardier Service Bulletin 700–71– instructions for addressing the unsafe
(2) Bombardier Service Bulletin 700–71– 003, dated December 5, 2016. condition on these products, and doing
002, dated May 31, 2016 (for Bombardier (iii) Bombardier Service Bulletin 700–71– the actions specified in those
Model BD–700–1A10 airplanes). 5003, dated December 5, 2016. instructions. This AD was prompted by
(3) Bombardier Service Bulletin 700–71– (iv) Bombardier Service Bulletin 700–71– reports of cracks on both left-hand (LH)
5002, dated May 31, 2016 (for Bombardier 6003, dated December 5, 2016. and right-hand (RH) sides on certain
Model BD–700–1A11 airplanes). (4) The following service information was
frame (FR) locations. We are issuing this
(4) Bombardier Service Bulletin 700–71– approved for IBR on January 3, 2017 (81 FR
90961, December 16, 2016). AD to address the unsafe condition on
6002, dated May 31, 2016 (for Bombardier
Model BD–700–1A10 airplanes). (i) Bombardier Service Bulletin 700–1A11– these products.
71–002, Revision 01, dated June 30, 2016. DATES: This AD becomes effective May
(o) Other FAA AD Provisions
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(ii) Bombardier Service Bulletin 700–71– 29, 2018.
The following provisions also apply to this 002, Revision 01, dated June 30, 2016. We must receive comments on this
AD: (iii) Bombardier Service Bulletin 700–71– AD by June 25, 2018.
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance 5002, Revision 01, dated June 30, 2016.
(AMOCs): The Manager, FAA, New York (iv) Bombardier Service Bulletin 700–71– ADDRESSES: You may send comments,
ACO Branch, has the authority to approve 6002, Revision 01, dated June 30, 2016. using the procedures found in 14 CFR
AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the (5) For service information identified in 11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following
procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In this AD, contact Bombardier, Inc., 400 Côte- methods:
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• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to airplanes; Model A340–200 series MCAI. We are issuing this AD because
http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the airplanes; and Model A340–300 series we evaluated all pertinent information
instructions for submitting comments. airplanes. The MCAI states: and determined the unsafe condition
• Fax: 202–493–2251. Fatigue damage has been found on the exists and is likely to exist or develop
• Mail: U.S. Department of A330/A340 full scale fatigue test specimen in on other products of these same type
Transportation, Docket Operations, M– the FR40-to-fuselage skin panel junction. designs.
30, West Building Ground Floor, Room Corrective actions consisted of the following
actions: FAA’s Determination of the Effective
W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE,
Date
Washington, DC 20590. —in-service installation of an internal
• Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of reinforcing strap on related junction required Since there are currently no domestic
Transportation, Docket Operations, M– by DGAC France AD 1999–448–126(B) and operators of this product, we find good
30, West Building Ground Floor, Room AD 2001–070(B), cause that notice and opportunity for
—retrofit improvement of internal
W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, reinforcing strap fatigue life through prior public comment are unnecessary.
Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 recommended Airbus SB A330–53–3145, and In addition, for the reason(s) stated
p.m., Monday through Friday, except —new design in production through above, we find that good cause exists for
Federal holidays. Airbus modification 44360. making this amendment effective in less
Examining the AD Docket Recently, during embodiment of a FR40 than 30 days.
web repair on an A330 aeroplane and during
You may examine the AD docket on FR40 keel beam fitting replacement on an
Comments Invited
the internet at http:// A340 aeroplane, this internal strap was This AD is a final rule that involves
www.regulations.gov by searching for removed and rototest inspection was requirements affecting flight safety, and
and locating Docket No. FAA–2018– performed on several holes. Cracks were
we did not precede it by notice and
0363; or in person at the Docket found on both left-hand (LH) and right-hand
(RH) sides on internal strap, or butt strap, or opportunity for public comment. We
Operations office between 9 a.m. and 5 keel beam fitting, or forward fitting FR40 invite you to send any written relevant
p.m., Monday through Friday, except flange. data, views, or arguments about this AD.
Federal holidays. The AD docket This condition, if not detected and Send your comments to an address
contains this AD, the regulatory corrected, could lead to crack propagation, listed under the ADDRESSES section.
evaluation, any comments received, and possibly resulting in reduced structural Include ‘‘Docket No. FAA–2018–0363;
other information. The street address for integrity of the fuselage. Product Identifier 2017–NM–108–AD’’
the Docket Operations office (telephone: For the reasons described above, this
at the beginning of your comments. We
800–647–5527) is in the ADDRESSES [EASA] AD requires repetitive High
Frequency Eddy Current (HFEC) rototest specifically invite comments on the
section. Comments will be available in inspections on the affected adjacent holes on overall regulatory, economic,
the AD docket shortly after receipt. both LH and RH sides between stringer 38 environmental, and energy aspects of
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: and 39 at the FR40-to-fuselage panel this AD. We will consider all comments
Vladimir Ulyanov, Aerospace Engineer, junction, and in case of crack finding, received by the closing date and may
International Section, Transport accomplishment of the associated corrective amend this AD based on those
Standards Branch, FAA, 2200 South actions. comments.
216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; * * * * * We will post all comments we
telephone and fax: 206–231–3229. You may examine the MCAI on the receive, without change, to http://
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: internet at http://www.regulations.gov www.regulations.gov, including any
by searching for and locating Docket No. personal information you provide. We
Discussion will also post a report summarizing each
FAA–2018–0363.
The European Aviation Safety Agency substantive verbal contact we receive
(EASA), which is the Technical Agent FAA’s Determination and Requirements about this AD.
for the Member States of the European of This AD
Costs of Compliance
Union, has issued EASA AD 2011– This product has been approved by
0171R1, dated January 11, 2013 the aviation authority of another Currently, there are no affected U.S.-
(referred to after this as the Mandatory country, and is approved for operation registered airplanes. If an affected
Continuing Airworthiness Information, in the United States. Pursuant to our airplane is imported and placed on the
or ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe bilateral agreement with the State of U.S. Register in the future, we provide
condition for certain Airbus Model Design Authority, we have been notified the following cost estimates to comply
A330–301, –321, –322, –341, and –342 of the unsafe condition described in the with this AD:
ESTIMATED COSTS
Action Labor cost Parts cost Cost per product
Repetitive special detailed inspection ............ 54 work-hours × $85 per hour = $4,590 per $0 $4,590 per inspection cycle.
inspection cycle.
We estimate the following costs to do would be required based on the results
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any necessary on-condition repair that of the required actions:
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ON-CONDITION COSTS
Action Labor cost Parts cost Cost per product
Repair ...................................................... 9 work-hours × $85 per hour = $765 ..... Up to $3,200 .......................................... Up to $3,965.
Authority for This Rulemaking List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 propagation, possibly resulting in reduced
structural integrity of the airplane.
Title 49 of the United States Code Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue safety, Incorporation by reference, (f) Compliance
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, Safety. Comply with this AD within the
section 106, describes the authority of compliance times specified, unless already
Adoption of the Amendment
the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII: done.
Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more Accordingly, under the authority
(g) Required Action(s)
detail the scope of the Agency’s delegated to me by the Administrator,
authority. the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as Within 30 days after the effective date of
We are issuing this rulemaking under follows: this AD, request instructions from the
the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII, Manager, International Section, Transport
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS Standards Branch, FAA, to address the
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701:
DIRECTIVES unsafe condition specified in paragraph (e) of
General requirements.’’ Under that this AD; and accomplish the actions at the
section, Congress charges the FAA with times specified in, and in accordance with,
■ 1. The authority citation for part 39
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in those instructions. Guidance can be found in
continues to read as follows:
air commerce by prescribing regulations Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness
for practices, methods, and procedures Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. Information (MCAI) European Aviation
the Administrator finds necessary for § 39.13 [Amended] Safety Agency (EASA) AD 2011–0171R1,
safety in air commerce. This regulation dated January 11, 2013.
is within the scope of that authority ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
the following new airworthiness (h) Alternative Methods of Compliance
because it addresses an unsafe condition (AMOCs)
that is likely to exist or develop on directive (AD):
The Manager, International Section,
products identified in this rulemaking 2018–09–11 Airbus: Amendment 39–19268; Transport Standards Branch, FAA, has the
action. Docket No. FAA–2018–0363; Product
authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if
This AD is issued in accordance with Identifier 2017–NM–108–AD.
requested using the procedures found in 14
authority delegated by the Executive (a) Effective Date CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19,
Director, Aircraft Certification Service, send your request to your principal inspector
This AD becomes effective May 29, 2018.
as authorized by FAA Order 8000.51C. or local Flight Standards District Office, as
In accordance with that order, issuance (b) Affected ADs appropriate. If sending information directly
of ADs is normally a function of the None. to the International Section, send it to the
Compliance and Airworthiness attention of the person identified in
(c) Applicability paragraph (i)(2) of this AD. Information may
Division, but during this transition
period, the Executive Director has This AD applies to the Airbus airplanes be emailed to: 9-ANM-116-AMOC-
delegated the authority to issue ADs identified in paragraphs (c)(1), (c)(2), and REQUESTS@faa.gov. Before using any
(c)(3) of this AD, certificated in any category, approved AMOC, notify your appropriate
applicable to transport category
on which Airbus modification 44360 has not principal inspector, or lacking a principal
airplanes to the Director of the System been embodied in production. inspector, the manager of the local flight
Oversight Division. (1) Airbus Model A330–301, –321, –322, standards district office/certificate holding
Regulatory Findings –341, and –342 airplanes, all manufacturer district office.
serial numbers on which Airbus Service
We determined that this AD will not Bulletin A330–53–3093 has been embodied (i) Related Information
have federalism implications under in service, except those on which Airbus (1) Refer to MCAI EASA AD 2011–0171R1,
Executive Order 13132. This AD will Service Bulletin A330–53–3145 has been dated January 11, 2013, for related
not have a substantial direct effect on embodied in service. information. You may examine the MCAI on
the States, on the relationship between (2) Airbus Model A340–211, –212, –213 the internet at http://www.regulations.gov by
the national government and the States, airplanes, all manufacturer serial numbers on searching for and locating Docket No. FAA–
which Airbus Service Bulletin A340–53– 2018–0363.
or on the distribution of power and
4104 has been embodied in service. (2) For more information about this AD,
responsibilities among the various (3) Airbus Model A340–311, –312, and
levels of government. contact Vladimir Ulyanov, Aerospace
–313 airplanes, all manufacturer serial Engineer, International Section, Transport
For the reasons discussed above, I numbers on which Airbus Service Bulletin
certify that this AD: Standards Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th
A340–53–4104 has been embodied in service. St., Des Moines, WA 98198; telephone and
1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory
(d) Subject fax: 206–231–3229.
action’’ under Executive Order 12866;
2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the Air Transport Association (ATA) of (j) Material Incorporated by Reference
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures America Code 53, Fuselage.
None.
(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); (e) Reason
sradovich on DSK3GMQ082PROD with RULES
3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in Issued in Des Moines, Washington, on
This AD was prompted by reports of cracks April 27, 2018.
Alaska; and on both left-hand (LH) and right-hand (RH)
4. Will not have a significant Michael Kaszycki,
sides on certain frame (FR) 40 locations. We
economic impact, positive or negative, Acting Director, System Oversight Division,
are issuing this AD to detect and correct
on a substantial number of small entities Aircraft Certification Service.
cracks of the fuselage panel junction
under the criteria of the Regulatory fasteners at FR40 on both LH and RH sides. [FR Doc. 2018–09848 Filed 5–10–18; 8:45 am]
Flexibility Act. Such a condition could lead to crack BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
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| Category | Regulatory Information | |
| Collection | Federal Register | |
| sudoc Class | AE 2.7: GS 4.107: AE 2.106: | |
| Publisher | Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration | |
| Section | Rules and Regulations | |
| Action | Final rule; request for comments. | |
| Dates | This AD becomes effective May 29, 2018. | |
| Contact | Vladimir Ulyanov, Aerospace Engineer, International Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; telephone and fax: 206-231-3229. | |
| FR Citation | 83 FR 21858 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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