83 FR 21861 - 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 | 2018-09862 |
[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 92 (Friday, May 11, 2018)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 21861-21867] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2018-09862] [[Page 21861]] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2017-1100; Product Identifier 2017-NM-077-AD; Amendment 39-19273; AD 2018-09-16] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of Transportation (DOT). ACTION: Final rule. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: We are superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2015-15-13, which applied to certain Airbus Model A319 series airplanes; Model A320-211, -212, -214, -231, -232, and -233 airplanes; and Model A321- 111, -112, -131, -211, -212, -213, -231, and -232 airplanes. AD 2015- 15-13 required a modification of the potable water service panel and waste water service panel, including doing applicable related investigative and corrective actions. This AD requires a modification of the waste water and potable water service panels with new compliance times. This AD also removes certain airplanes from the applicability and adds Model A320-216 airplanes to the applicability. This AD was prompted by an evaluation by the design approval holder (DAH) indicating that the potable water and waste water service panel areas are subject to widespread fatigue damage (WFD). We are issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products. DATES: This AD is effective June 15, 2018. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of certain publications listed in this AD as of June 15, 2018. ADDRESSES: For service information identified in this final rule, 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 referenced service information at the FAA, Transport Standards Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 206-231-3195. It is also available on the internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2017- 1100. 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- 1100; 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 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: Sanjay Ralhan, Aerospace Engineer, International Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; telephone and fax 206-231-3223. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Discussion We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR part 39 to supersede AD 2015-15-13, Amendment 39-18223 (80 FR 45857, August 3, 2015) (``AD 2015-15-13''). AD 2015-15-13 applied to certain Airbus Model A319 series airplanes; Model A320-211, -212, -214, -231, - 232, and -233 airplanes; and Model A321 series airplanes. The NPRM published in the Federal Register on December 14, 2017 (82 FR 58772). The NPRM was prompted by an evaluation by the DAH indicating that the potable water and waste service panel areas are subject to WFD. The NPRM proposed to require modification of the waste water and potable water service panels with new compliance times. The NPRM also proposed to remove certain airplanes from the applicability and add Model A320- 216 airplanes to the applicability. We are issuing this AD to prevent cracking of the potable water and waste water service panel areas, which could result in reduced structural integrity of the airplane. The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical Agent for the Member States of the European Union, has issued EASA AD 2017-0098, dated June 7, 2017 (referred to after this as the Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or ``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for certain Airbus Model A319 series airplanes; Airbus Model A320-211, -212, -214, -216, -231, -232, and -233 airplanes; and Airbus Model A321-111, -112, -131, -211, -212, -213, -231, and -232 airplanes. The MCAI states: During the full scale fatigue test on A320-200, it was noticed that, due to fatigue, cracks could initiate at the potable water and waste water service panel areas. This condition, if not detected and corrected, could affect the structural integrity of the aeroplane. Prompted by these findings, Airworthiness Limitation Section (ALS) Part 2 tasks were introduced for the affected aeroplanes. Since those actions were taken, Airbus developed production mod 160055 and mod 160056 to embody reinforcements (cold working on certain rivet rows) of the potable water and waste water service panels, and published associated Airbus Service Bulletin (SB) A320- 53-1272 and Airbus SB A320-53-1267 for in-service embodiment. Complementary design office studies highlighted that the ``Sharklets'' installation on certain aeroplanes has a significant impact on the aeroplane structure (particularly, A319 and A320 post- mod 160001, A320 post-SB A320-57-1193 (mod 160080), and A321 post- mod 160021), leading to different compliance times, depending on aeroplane configuration. Consequently, EASA issued AD 2014-0081 [which corresponds to FAA AD 2015-15-13] to require reinforcement of the potable water and waste water service panels. Accomplishment of these modifications cancelled the need for the related ALS Part 2 Tasks. Since that [EASA] AD was issued, further investigations linked to the Widespread Fatigue Damage (WFD) analysis highlighted that, to meet the WFD requirements, it is necessary that the affected modification is not accomplished before reaching a certain threshold, by imposing a so-called ``window of embodiment''. Consequently, Airbus revised SB A320-53-1272 (now at revision (Rev.) 04) and SB A320-53-1267 (now at Rev. 05). For the reasons described above, this [EASA] AD retains the requirements of EASA AD 2014-0081, which is superseded, and introduces additional compliance times for those actions. This AD also removes Model A319 series airplanes on which modification 28162, 28238, and 28342 have been embodied (``Corporate Jet'' modifications) from the applicability because production modifications mitigated the risk associated with the unsafe condition. This AD also adds Model A320-216 airplanes to the applicability, because those airplanes are affected by the identified unsafe condition. 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- 1100. [[Page 21862]] 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 to each comment. United Airlines stated support for the NPRM. Request To Fix Typographical Error in Heading of Table 1 of the Proposed AD Airbus requested that the typographical error in table 1 to paragraphs (g)(1) and (i) of the proposed AD be changed from ``portable water'' to ``potable water.'' We agree with the commenter's request and have revised the heading of table 1 of this AD accordingly. Request To Fix Typographical Error in a Compliance Time Specified in Table 2 of the Proposed AD Airbus requested that the typographical error in the proposed compliance time in table 2 to paragraphs (h)(1) and (i) of the proposed AD affecting airplanes ``A319, pre-modification 160001 and pre-service bulletin A320-57-1193,'' be changed from ``28,600 total flight cycles'' to ``38,600 total flight cycles.'' We agree with the commenter's request and have corrected the specified compliance time in table 2 of this AD accordingly. Request for Credit for Previous Actions An anonymous commenter requested that certain service information be added to the Credit for Previous Actions section in the proposed AD. The commenter stated that Alternative Method of Compliance (AMOC) ANM- 116-17-195 allows the use of Airbus Service Bulletin A320-53-1272, Revision 04, dated November 29, 2016; and Airbus Service Bulletin A320- 53-1267, Revision 05, dated November 29, 2016; with respect to AD 2015- 15-13. The commenter pointed out that these are the same revision levels specified for the requirements in the proposed AD. We do not agree with the request. We recognize that it is possible to have already accomplished Airbus Service Bulletin A320-53-1272, Revision 04, dated November 29, 2016; and Airbus Service Bulletin A320- 53-1267, Revision 05, dated November 29, 2016; before this AD becomes effective. However, this service information is required for the actions identified in this AD. Paragraph (f) ``Compliance,'' of this AD states, ``Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done.'' If operators have already completed the requirements of this AD, then this AD does not require that those actions be repeated. We have made no change to this AD in this regard. Conclusion We reviewed the available data, including the comments 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 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 Airbus has issued Service Bulletin A320-53-1267, Revision 05, dated November 29, 2016, which describes procedures for modifying the waste water service panel. Airbus has also issued Service Bulletin A320-53- 1272, Revision 04, dated November 29, 2016, which describes procedures for modifying the potable water service panel. Both modifications include a check of the diameter of the holes of removed fasteners, a related investigative action (rotating probe inspection for cracking on the holes of the removed fasteners) and a corrective action (repair). This service information is unique because it applies to different service panels. 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. Explanation of Compliance Time The compliance time for the replacement specified in this AD for addressing WFD was established to ensure that discrepant structure is replaced before WFD develops in airplanes. Standard inspection techniques cannot be relied on to detect WFD before it becomes a hazard to flight. We will not grant any extensions of the compliance time to complete any AD-mandated service bulletin related to WFD without extensive new data that would substantiate and clearly warrant such an extension. Costs of Compliance We estimate that this AD affects 851 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 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Modification (new action)............. 27 work-hours x $85 per $700 $2,995 $2,548,745 hour = $2,295. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- We have received no definitive data that would enable us to provide cost estimates for the on-condition actions specified in this AD. 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 [[Page 21863]] 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 removing Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2015-15-13, Amendment 39-18223 (80 FR 45857, August 3, 2015), and adding the following new AD: 2018-09-16 Airbus: Amendment 39-19273; Docket No. FAA-2017-1100; Product Identifier 2017-NM-077-AD. (a) Effective Date This AD is effective June 15, 2018. (b) Affected ADs This AD replaces AD 2015-15-13, Amendment 39-18223 (80 FR 45857, August 3, 2015) (``AD 2015-15-13''). (c) Applicability This AD applies to the airplanes identified in paragraphs (c)(1), (c)(2), and (c)(3) of this AD, certificated in any category, except for those airplanes on which Airbus modification 160055 or modification 160056 has been embodied in production, and except for Model A319 series airplanes on which modification 28162, 28238, and 28342 have been embodied (``Corporate Jet''). (1) Airbus Model A319-111, -112, -113, -114, -115, -131, -132, and -133 airplanes. (2) Airbus Model A320-211, -212, -214, -216, -231, -232, and - 233 airplanes. (3) Airbus Model A321-111, -112, -131, -211, -212, -213, -231, and -232 airplanes. (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 53, Fuselage. (e) Reason This AD was prompted by an evaluation by the design approval holder (DAH) indicating that the potable water and waste water service panel areas are subject to widespread fatigue damage (WFD). We are issuing this AD to prevent cracking of the potable water and waste water service panel areas, 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) Modification of the Potable Water Service Panel (1) Within the compliance times specified in table 1 to paragraphs (g)(1) and (i) of this AD, as applicable, modify the potable water service panel, including doing a check of the diameter of the holes of removed fasteners, and do all applicable related investigative and corrective actions, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A320-53-1272, Revision 04, dated November 29, 2016, except as required by paragraph (g)(2) of this AD. Do all applicable related investigative and corrective actions before further flight. BILLING CODE 4910-13-P [[Page 21864]] [GRAPHIC] [TIFF OMITTED] TR11MY18.000 (2) Where Airbus Service Bulletin A320-53-1272, Revision 04, dated November 29, 2016, specifies to contact Airbus for appropriate action, and specifies that action as ``RC'' (Required for Compliance): Before further flight, accomplish corrective actions in accordance with the procedures specified in paragraph (m)(2) of this AD. (h) Modification of the Waste Water Service Panel (1) Within the compliance times specified in table 2 to paragraphs (h)(1) and (i) of this AD, as applicable, modify the waste water service panel, including doing a check of the diameter of the holes of removed fasteners, and do all applicable related investigative and corrective actions in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A320-53-1267, Revision 05, dated November 29, 2016, except as required by paragraph (h)(2) of this AD. Do all applicable related investigative and corrective actions before further flight. [[Page 21865]] [GRAPHIC] [TIFF OMITTED] TR11MY18.001 (2) Where Airbus Service Bulletin A320-53-1267, Revision 05, dated November 29, 2016, specifies to contact Airbus for appropriate action, and specifies that action as ``RC'' (Required for Compliance): Before further flight, accomplish corrective actions in accordance with the procedures specified in paragraph (m)(2) of this AD. (i) Corrective Action for Airplanes With Certain Modifications For airplanes on which the modification, as required by paragraph (g) or (h) of this AD, as applicable, was accomplished before reaching the applicable minimum compliance time as defined in table 1 to paragraphs (g)(1) and (i) of this AD or table 2 to paragraphs (h)(1) and (i) of this AD: Before exceeding 60,000 flight cycles since the airplane's first flight, contact the Manager, International Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA; or the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA); or Airbus's EASA Design Organization Approval (DOA) for approved corrective action instructions and accomplish those instructions accordingly. If approved by the DOA, the approval must include the DOA-authorized signature. (j) Terminating Action for Airplanes on Which the Potable Water Service Panel Modification Is Done Modification of an airplane as required by paragraph (g) of this AD terminates the requirement for accomplishing the ALS Part 2 task for that airplane as specified in table 3 to paragraph (j) of this AD, as applicable. [[Page 21866]] [GRAPHIC] [TIFF OMITTED] TR11MY18.002 (k) Terminating Action for Airplanes on Which the Waste Water Service Panel Modification Is Done Modification of an airplane as required by paragraph (h) of this AD terminates the requirement for accomplishing the ALS Part 2 task for that airplane as specified in table 4 to paragraph (k) of this AD, as applicable. [GRAPHIC] [TIFF OMITTED] TR11MY18.003 [[Page 21867]] BILLING CODE 4910-13-C (l) Credit for Previous Actions (1) This paragraph provides credit for actions required by paragraph (g) of this AD if those actions were performed before the effective date of this AD using the service information in paragraphs (l)(1)(i) through (l)(1)(iv) of this AD. (i) Airbus Service Bulletin A320-53-1272, Revision 00, dated January 10, 2013, which is not incorporated by reference in this AD. (ii) Airbus Service Bulletin A320-53-1272, Revision 01, dated August 6, 2013, which is not incorporated by reference in this AD. (iii) Airbus Service Bulletin A320-53-1272, Revision 02, dated May 19, 2014, which was incorporated by reference in AD 2015-15-13. (iv) Airbus Service Bulletin A320-53-1272, Revision 03, dated November 26, 2015, which is not incorporated by reference in this AD. (2) This paragraph provides credit for actions required by paragraph (h) of this AD if those actions were performed before the effective date of this AD using the service information in paragraphs (l)(2)(i) through (l)(2)(v) of this AD. (i) Airbus Service Bulletin A320-53-1267, Revision 00, dated June 24, 2013, which is not incorporated by reference in this AD. (ii) Airbus Service Bulletin A320-53-1267, Revision 01, dated October 2, 2013, which is not incorporated by reference in this AD. (iii) Airbus Service Bulletin A320-53-1267, Revision 02, dated May 19, 2014, which was incorporated by reference in AD 2015-15-13. (iv) Airbus Service Bulletin A320-53-1267, Revision 03, dated November 26, 2015, which is not incorporated by reference in this AD. (v) Airbus Service Bulletin A320-53-1267, Revision 04, dated February 1, 2016, which is not incorporated by reference in this AD. (m) 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 (n)(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: As of the effective date of this AD, 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 EASA; or Airbus's EASA DOA. If approved by the DOA, the approval must include the DOA-authorized signature. (3) Required for Compliance (RC): Except as required by paragraphs (g)(2) and (h)(2) of this AD: If any service information contains procedures or tests that are identified as RC, those procedures and tests must be done to comply with this AD; any procedures or tests that are not identified as RC are recommended. Those procedures and tests that are not identified as RC may be deviated from using accepted methods in accordance with the operator's maintenance or inspection program without obtaining approval of an AMOC, provided the procedures and tests identified as RC can be done and the airplane can be put back in an airworthy condition. Any substitutions or changes to procedures or tests identified as RC require approval of an AMOC. (n) Related Information (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA AD 2017-0098, dated June 7, 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-2017-1100. (2) For more information about this AD, contact Sanjay Ralhan, Aerospace Engineer, International Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; telephone and fax 206-231-3223. (3) Service information identified in this AD that is not incorporated by reference is available at the addresses specified in paragraphs (o)(3) and (o)(4) of this AD. (o) 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 Service Bulletin A320-53-1272, Revision 04, dated November 29, 2016. (ii) Airbus Service Bulletin A320-53-1267, Revision 05, dated November 29, 2016. (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. (4) You may view this service information at the FAA, Transport Standards Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 206-231-3195. (5) You may view this service information that is incorporated by reference at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For information on 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 Des Moines, Washington, on April 27, 2018. Michael Kaszycki, Acting Director, System Oversight Division, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2018-09862 Filed 5-10-18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION and locating Docket No. FAA–2017– –212, –214, –216, –231, –232, and –233
1100. airplanes; and Airbus Model A321–111,
Federal Aviation Administration –112, –131, –211, –212, –213, –231, and
Examining the AD Docket
–232 airplanes. The MCAI states:
14 CFR Part 39 You may examine the AD docket on During the full scale fatigue test on A320–
the internet at http:// 200, it was noticed that, due to fatigue, cracks
[Docket No. FAA–2017–1100; Product www.regulations.gov by searching for
Identifier 2017–NM–077–AD; Amendment could initiate at the potable water and waste
and locating Docket No. FAA–2017– water service panel areas.
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1100; or in person at the Docket This condition, if not detected and
RIN 2120–AA64 Management Facility between 9 a.m. corrected, could affect the structural integrity
and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, of the aeroplane.
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus except Federal holidays. The AD docket Prompted by these findings, Airworthiness
Airplanes contains this AD, the regulatory Limitation Section (ALS) Part 2 tasks were
evaluation, any comments received, and introduced for the affected aeroplanes. Since
AGENCY: Federal Aviation other information. The address for the those actions were taken, Airbus developed
Administration (FAA), Department of Docket Office (telephone 800–647–5527) production mod 160055 and mod 160056 to
Transportation (DOT). is Docket Management Facility, U.S. embody reinforcements (cold working on
ACTION: Final rule. Department of Transportation, Docket certain rivet rows) of the potable water and
Operations, M–30, West Building waste water service panels, and published
SUMMARY: We are superseding associated Airbus Service Bulletin (SB)
Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200
Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2015–15– A320–53–1272 and Airbus SB A320–53–1267
New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC for in-service embodiment. Complementary
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Model A319 series airplanes; Model design office studies highlighted that the
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: ‘‘Sharklets’’ installation on certain aeroplanes
A320–211, –212, –214, –231, –232, and
Sanjay Ralhan, Aerospace Engineer, has a significant impact on the aeroplane
–233 airplanes; and Model A321–111,
International Section, Transport structure (particularly, A319 and A320 post-
–112, –131, –211, –212, –213, –231, and mod 160001, A320 post-SB A320–57–1193
Standards Branch, FAA, 2200 South
–232 airplanes. AD 2015–15–13 (mod 160080), and A321 post-mod 160021),
216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198;
required a modification of the potable leading to different compliance times,
telephone and fax 206–231–3223.
water service panel and waste water depending on aeroplane configuration.
service panel, including doing SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Consequently, EASA issued AD 2014–0081
applicable related investigative and Discussion [which corresponds to FAA AD 2015–15–13]
corrective actions. This AD requires a to require reinforcement of the potable water
modification of the waste water and We issued a notice of proposed and waste water service panels.
potable water service panels with new rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR Accomplishment of these modifications
compliance times. This AD also part 39 to supersede AD 2015–15–13, cancelled the need for the related ALS Part
removes certain airplanes from the Amendment 39–18223 (80 FR 45857, 2 Tasks.
applicability and adds Model A320–216 August 3, 2015) (‘‘AD 2015–15–13’’). AD Since that [EASA] AD was issued, further
airplanes to the applicability. This AD 2015–15–13 applied to certain Airbus investigations linked to the Widespread
Model A319 series airplanes; Model Fatigue Damage (WFD) analysis highlighted
was prompted by an evaluation by the that, to meet the WFD requirements, it is
design approval holder (DAH) A320–211, –212, –214, –231, –232, and
–233 airplanes; and Model A321 series necessary that the affected modification is
indicating that the potable water and not accomplished before reaching a certain
waste water service panel areas are airplanes. The NPRM published in the
threshold, by imposing a so-called ‘‘window
subject to widespread fatigue damage Federal Register on December 14, 2017
of embodiment’’. Consequently, Airbus
(WFD). We are issuing this AD to (82 FR 58772). The NPRM was
revised SB A320–53–1272 (now at revision
address the unsafe condition on these prompted by an evaluation by the DAH (Rev.) 04) and SB A320–53–1267 (now at
products. indicating that the potable water and Rev. 05).
waste service panel areas are subject to For the reasons described above, this
DATES: This AD is effective June 15, WFD. The NPRM proposed to require [EASA] AD retains the requirements of EASA
2018. modification of the waste water and AD 2014–0081, which is superseded, and
The Director of the Federal Register potable water service panels with new introduces additional compliance times for
approved the incorporation by reference compliance times. The NPRM also those actions.
of certain publications listed in this AD proposed to remove certain airplanes
as of June 15, 2018. from the applicability and add Model This AD also removes Model A319
ADDRESSES: For service information A320–216 airplanes to the applicability. series airplanes on which modification
identified in this final rule, contact We are issuing this AD to prevent 28162, 28238, and 28342 have been
Airbus, Airworthiness Office—EIAS, 1 cracking of the potable water and waste embodied (‘‘Corporate Jet’’
Rond Point Maurice Bellonte, 31707 water service panel areas, which could modifications) from the applicability
Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone +33 5 result in reduced structural integrity of because production modifications
61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61 93 44 51; email the airplane. mitigated the risk associated with the
account.airworth-eas@airbus.com; The European Aviation Safety Agency unsafe condition. This AD also adds
internet http://www.airbus.com. You (EASA), which is the Technical Agent Model A320–216 airplanes to the
may view this referenced service for the Member States of the European applicability, because those airplanes
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information at the FAA, Transport Union, has issued EASA AD 2017–0098, are affected by the identified unsafe
Standards Branch, 2200 South 216th St., dated June 7, 2017 (referred to after this condition.
Des Moines, WA. For information on the as the Mandatory Continuing You may examine the MCAI in the
availability of this material at the FAA, Airworthiness Information, or ‘‘the AD docket on the internet at http://
call 206–231–3195. It is also available MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe condition www.regulations.gov by searching for
on the internet at http:// for certain Airbus Model A319 series and locating Docket No. FAA–2017–
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Division, but during this transition Adoption of the Amendment (1) Airbus Model A319–111, –112, –113,
period, the Executive Director has –114, –115, –131, –132, and –133 airplanes.
Accordingly, under the authority (2) Airbus Model A320–211, –212, –214,
delegated the authority to issue ADs delegated to me by the Administrator, –216, –231, –232, and –233 airplanes.
applicable to transport category the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as (3) Airbus Model A321–111, –112, –131,
airplanes to the Director of the System follows: –211, –212, –213, –231, and –232 airplanes.
Oversight Division.
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS (d) Subject
Regulatory Findings DIRECTIVES Air Transport Association (ATA) of
America Code 53, Fuselage.
We determined that this AD will not ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39
have federalism implications under continues to read as follows: (e) Reason
Executive Order 13132. This AD will This AD was prompted by an evaluation by
not have a substantial direct effect on Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
the design approval holder (DAH) indicating
the States, on the relationship between § 39.13 [Amended] that the potable water and waste water
the national government and the States, service panel areas are subject to widespread
■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by fatigue damage (WFD). We are issuing this
or on the distribution of power and
removing Airworthiness Directive (AD) AD to prevent cracking of the potable water
responsibilities among the various
2015–15–13, Amendment 39–18223 (80 and waste water service panel areas, which
levels of government. could result in reduced structural integrity of
FR 45857, August 3, 2015), and adding
For the reasons discussed above, I the following new AD: the airplane.
certify that this AD: 2018–09–16 Airbus: Amendment 39–19273; (f) Compliance
1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory Docket No. FAA–2017–1100; Product Comply with this AD within the
action’’ under Executive Order 12866; Identifier 2017–NM–077–AD. compliance times specified, unless already
2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the (a) Effective Date done.
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures This AD is effective June 15, 2018. (g) Modification of the Potable Water Service
(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); Panel
(b) Affected ADs
3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in (1) Within the compliance times specified
This AD replaces AD 2015–15–13,
Alaska; and in table 1 to paragraphs (g)(1) and (i) of this
Amendment 39–18223 (80 FR 45857, August
AD, as applicable, modify the potable water
4. Will not have a significant 3, 2015) (‘‘AD 2015–15–13’’).
service panel, including doing a check of the
economic impact, positive or negative, (c) Applicability diameter of the holes of removed fasteners,
on a substantial number of small entities This AD applies to the airplanes identified and do all applicable related investigative
under the criteria of the Regulatory in paragraphs (c)(1), (c)(2), and (c)(3) of this and corrective actions, in accordance with
Flexibility Act. AD, certificated in any category, except for the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus
those airplanes on which Airbus Service Bulletin A320–53–1272, Revision 04,
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 modification 160055 or modification 160056 dated November 29, 2016, except as required
has been embodied in production, and except by paragraph (g)(2) of this AD. Do all
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation for Model A319 series airplanes on which applicable related investigative and
safety, Incorporation by reference, modification 28162, 28238, and 28342 have corrective actions before further flight.
Safety. been embodied (‘‘Corporate Jet’’). BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
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BILLING CODE 4910–13–C DOA, the approval must include the DOA- Issued in Des Moines, Washington, on
(l) Credit for Previous Actions authorized signature. April 27, 2018.
(3) Required for Compliance (RC): Except Michael Kaszycki,
(1) This paragraph provides credit for
as required by paragraphs (g)(2) and (h)(2) of Acting Director, System Oversight Division,
actions required by paragraph (g) of this AD
this AD: If any service information contains Aircraft Certification Service.
if those actions were performed before the
effective date of this AD using the service procedures or tests that are identified as RC,
[FR Doc. 2018–09862 Filed 5–10–18; 8:45 am]
information in paragraphs (l)(1)(i) through those procedures and tests must be done to
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
(l)(1)(iv) of this AD. comply with this AD; any procedures or tests
(i) Airbus Service Bulletin A320–53–1272, that are not identified as RC are
Revision 00, dated January 10, 2013, which recommended. Those procedures and tests
that are not identified as RC may be deviated DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
is not incorporated by reference in this AD.
(ii) Airbus Service Bulletin A320–53–1272, from using accepted methods in accordance
Revision 01, dated August 6, 2013, which is with the operator’s maintenance or
Federal Aviation Administration
not incorporated by reference in this AD. inspection program without obtaining
(iii) Airbus Service Bulletin A320–53– approval of an AMOC, provided the 14 CFR Part 39
1272, Revision 02, dated May 19, 2014, procedures and tests identified as RC can be [Docket No. FAA–2018–0398; Product
which was incorporated by reference in AD done and the airplane can be put back in an Identifier 2017–NM–113–AD; Amendment
2015–15–13. airworthy condition. Any substitutions or 39–19277; AD 2018–10–02]
(iv) Airbus Service Bulletin A320–53– changes to procedures or tests identified as
1272, Revision 03, dated November 26, 2015, RC require approval of an AMOC. RIN 2120–AA64
which is not incorporated by reference in this
AD. (n) Related Information Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing
(2) This paragraph provides credit for (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Company Airplanes
actions required by paragraph (h) of this AD Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA AD
if those actions were performed before the AGENCY: Federal Aviation
2017–0098, dated June 7, 2017, for related
effective date of this AD using the service Administration (FAA), DOT.
information in paragraphs (l)(2)(i) through information. This MCAI may be found in the
AD docket on the internet at http:// ACTION: Final rule; request for
(l)(2)(v) of this AD. comments.
(i) Airbus Service Bulletin A320–53–1267, www.regulations.gov by searching for and
Revision 00, dated June 24, 2013, which is locating Docket No. FAA–2017–1100.
SUMMARY: We are adopting a new
not incorporated by reference in this AD. (2) For more information about this AD,
contact Sanjay Ralhan, Aerospace Engineer,
airworthiness directive (AD) for all The
(ii) Airbus Service Bulletin A320–53–1267,
International Section, Transport Standards Boeing Company Model 787–8
Revision 01, dated October 2, 2013, which is
not incorporated by reference in this AD. Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th St., Des airplanes. This AD requires inspecting
(iii) Airbus Service Bulletin A320–53– Moines, WA 98198; telephone and fax 206– the part number of the occupant
1267, Revision 02, dated May 19, 2014, 231–3223. restraint system on the standard
which was incorporated by reference in AD (3) Service information identified in this attendant seats, and doing additional
2015–15–13. AD that is not incorporated by reference is inspections and corrective actions if
(iv) Airbus Service Bulletin A320–53– available at the addresses specified in necessary. This AD was prompted by a
1267, Revision 03, dated November 26, 2015, paragraphs (o)(3) and (o)(4) of this AD. report of loose attachment bolts on the
which is not incorporated by reference in this
(o) Material Incorporated by Reference occupant restraint system on a standard
AD.
(v) Airbus Service Bulletin A320–53–1267, attendant seat due to the bolts being
(1) The Director of the Federal Register over-torqued during production. We are
Revision 04, dated February 1, 2016, which approved the incorporation by reference
is not incorporated by reference in this AD. issuing this AD to address the unsafe
(IBR) of the service information listed in this
condition on these products.
(m) Other FAA AD Provisions paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR
part 51. DATES: This AD is effective May 29,
The following provisions also apply to this 2018.
AD: (2) You must use this service information
as applicable to do the actions required by The Director of the Federal Register
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs): The Manager, International this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise. approved the incorporation by reference
Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA, (i) Airbus Service Bulletin A320–53–1272, of a certain publication listed in this AD
has the authority to approve AMOCs for this Revision 04, dated November 29, 2016. as of May 29, 2018.
AD, if requested using the procedures found (ii) Airbus Service Bulletin A320–53–1267, We must receive comments on this
in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR Revision 05, dated November 29, 2016. AD by June 25, 2018.
39.19, send your request to your principal (3) For service information identified in ADDRESSES: You may send comments,
inspector or local Flight Standards District this AD, contact Airbus, Airworthiness using the procedures found in 14 CFR
Office, as appropriate. If sending information Office—EIAS, 1 Rond Point Maurice
directly to the International Section, send it
11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following
Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; methods:
to the attention of the person identified in telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61
paragraph (n)(2) of this AD. Information may • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to
93 44 51; email account.airworth-eas@ http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the
be emailed to: 9-ANM-116-AMOC- airbus.com; internet http://www.airbus.com.
REQUESTS@faa.gov. Before using any instructions for submitting comments.
(4) You may view this service information
approved AMOC, notify your appropriate • Fax: 202–493–2251.
at the FAA, Transport Standards Branch,
principal inspector, or lacking a principal • Mail: U.S. Department of
inspector, the manager of the local flight 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For
Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
standards district office/certificate holding information on the availability of this
material at the FAA, call 206–231–3195. 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
district office. W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE,
(5) You may view this service information
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(2) Contacting the Manufacturer: As of the
that is incorporated by reference at the Washington, DC 20590.
effective date of this AD, for any requirement
in this AD to obtain corrective actions from National Archives and Records • Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail
a manufacturer, the action must be Administration (NARA). For information on address above between 9 a.m. and 5
accomplished using a method approved by the availability of this material at NARA, call p.m., Monday through Friday, except
the Manager, International Section, Transport 202–741–6030, or go to: http:// Federal holidays.
Standards Branch, FAA; or the EASA; or www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr- For service information identified in
Airbus’s EASA DOA. If approved by the locations.html. this final rule, contact Boeing
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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. | |
| Dates | This AD is effective June 15, 2018. | |
| Contact | Sanjay Ralhan, Aerospace Engineer, International Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; telephone and fax 206-231-3223. | |
| FR Citation | 83 FR 21861 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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