83 FR 21955 - Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 92 (May 11, 2018)

Page Range		21955-21961
FR Document		2018-09847

We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Airbus Model A300 series airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by a revision of an airworthiness limitation items (ALI) document. This proposed AD would require revising the maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, to incorporate the specified maintenance requirements and airworthiness limitations. We are proposing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2018-0390; Product Identifier 2017-NM-130-AD]
RIN 2120-AA64

Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).

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SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all
Airbus Model A300 series airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by a
revision of an airworthiness limitation items (ALI) document. This
proposed AD would require revising the maintenance or inspection
program, as applicable, to incorporate the specified maintenance
requirements and airworthiness limitations. We are proposing this AD to
address the unsafe condition on these products.

DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by June 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:
Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments.

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Fax: 202-493-2251.
Mail: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New
Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590.
Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail address above between 9
a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.
For service information identified in this NPRM, contact Airbus,
Airworthiness Office--EIAS, 1 Rond Point Maurice Bellonte, 31707
Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61 93 44
51; email account.airworth-eas@airbus.com; internet http://www.airbus.com. You may view this service information at the FAA,
Transport Standards Branch, 2200 South 216th Street, Des Moines, WA.
For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call
206-231-3195.

Examining the AD Docket

You may examine the AD docket on the internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2018-
0390; or in person at the Docket Management Facility between 9 a.m. and
5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket
contains this NPRM, the regulatory evaluation, any comments received,
and other information. The street address for the Docket Operations
office (telephone 800-647-5527) is in the ADDRESSES section. Comments
will be available in the AD docket shortly after receipt.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dan Rodina, Aerospace Engineer,
International Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA, 2200 South
216th Street, Des Moines, WA 98198; telephone and fax 206-231-3225.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Comments Invited

We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or
arguments about this proposal. Send your comments to an address listed
under the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2018-0390;
Product Identifier 2017-NM-130-AD'' at the beginning of your comments.
We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory, economic,
environmental, and energy aspects of this NPRM. We will consider all
comments received by the closing date and may amend this NPRM based on
those comments.
We will post all comments we receive, without change, to http://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information you provide. We
will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal contact we
receive about this NPRM.

Discussion

The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical
Agent for the Member States of the European Union, has issued EASA
Airworthiness Directive 2017-0145, dated August 31, 2017 (referred to
after this as the Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or
``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for all Airbus Model A300
series airplanes. The MCAI states:

Some airworthiness limitations previously defined in A300 ALS
Part 1 have been removed from that document and should normally be
included in an ALS Part 4. Airbus does not plan to issue an ALS Part
4 for A300 aeroplanes.
Nevertheless, failure to comply with these airworthiness
limitations could result in an unsafe condition.
For the reason described above, it has been decided to require
the application of these airworthiness limitations through a
separate AD.
Previously, EASA issued AD 2013-0210 [which corresponds to FAA
AD 2014-16-13, Amendment 39-17937 (79 FR 51083, August 27, 2014)
(``AD 2014-16-13'')] to require implementation of airworthiness
limitations applicable to main landing gear (MLG) barrel assembly,
retraction actuator assembly, linkage assembly and flanged duct,
which were previously defined in Revision 00 of A300 ALS Part 1 but
removed from Revision 01 of A300 ALS Part 1, adding those limits as
an Appendix to the AD.
Since EASA AD 2013-0210 was issued, improvement of safe life
component selection resulted, among others, in removal of 15 nose
landing gear (NLG) parts from Revision 02 of A300 ALS Part 1.
Consequently, this [EASA] AD retains the requirements of EASA AD
2013-0210, which is superseded, and requires, in addition to the
implementation of airworthiness limitations already contained in
EASA AD 2013-0210, the implementation of airworthiness limitations
applicable to NLG barrel assembly and shock absorber assembly,
previously contained in Revision 01 of A300 ALS Part 1, as specified
in Appendix 1 of this 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-2018-
0390.

Relationship of Proposed AD to AD 2014-16-13

This NPRM would not supersede AD 2014-16-13. Rather, we have
determined that a stand-alone AD would be more appropriate to address
the changes in the MCAI. This NPRM would require revising the
maintenance or inspection program to incorporate the new maintenance
requirements and airworthiness limitations. Accomplishment of the
proposed actions would then terminate all requirements of AD 2014-16-
13.

FAA's Determination and Requirements of This Proposed AD

This product has been approved by the aviation authority of another
country, and is approved for operation in the United States. Pursuant
to our bilateral agreement with the State of Design Authority, we have
been notified of the unsafe condition described in the MCAI and service
information referenced above. We are proposing this AD because we
evaluated all pertinent information and determined an unsafe condition
exists and is likely to exist or develop on other products of the same
type designs.
This proposed AD requires revisions to certain operator maintenance
documents to include new actions (e.g., inspections). Compliance with
these actions is required by 14 CFR 91.403(c). For airplanes that have
been previously modified, altered, or repaired in the areas addressed
by this proposed AD, the operator may not be able to accomplish the
actions described in the revisions. In this situation, to comply with
14 CFR 91.403(c), the operator must request approval for an alternative
method of compliance according to paragraph (j)(1) of this proposed AD.
The request should include a description of changes to the required
inspections that will ensure the continued operational safety of the
airplane.

Differences Between This Proposed AD and the MCAI or Service
Information

The MCAI specifies that if there are findings from the
airworthiness limitations section (ALS) inspection tasks, corrective
actions must be accomplished in accordance with Airbus maintenance
documentation. However, this proposed AD does not include that
requirement. Operators of U.S.-registered airplanes are required by
general airworthiness and operational regulations to perform
maintenance using methods that are acceptable to the FAA. We consider
those methods to be adequate to address any corrective actions
necessitated by the findings of ALS inspections required by this
proposed AD.

Costs of Compliance

We estimate that this proposed AD affects 5 airplanes of U.S.
registry.
We estimate the following costs to comply with this proposed AD:

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We have determined that revising the maintenance or inspection
program takes an average of 90 work-hours per operator, although we
recognize that this number may vary from operator to operator. In the
past, we have estimated that this action takes 1 work-hour per
airplane. Since operators incorporate maintenance or inspection program
changes for their affected fleet(s), we have determined that a per-
operator estimate is more accurate than a per-airplane estimate.
Therefore, we estimate the total cost per operator to be $7,650 (90
work-hours x $85 per work-hour).

Authority for This Rulemaking

Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to
issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the
authority of the FAA Administrator. ``Subtitle VII: Aviation
Programs,'' describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's
authority.
We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in
``Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: General
requirements.'' Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing
regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator
finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within
the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition
that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this
rulemaking action.
This proposed AD is issued in accordance with authority delegated
by the Executive Director, Aircraft Certification Service, as
authorized by FAA Order 8000.51C. In accordance with that order,
issuance of ADs is normally a function of the Compliance and
Airworthiness Division, but during this transition period, the
Executive Director has delegated the authority to issue ADs applicable
to transport category airplanes to the Director of the System Oversight
Division.

Regulatory Findings

We determined that this proposed AD would not have federalism
implications under Executive Order 13132. This proposed AD would not
have a substantial direct effect on the States, on the relationship
between the national Government and the States, or on the distribution
of power and responsibilities among the various levels of government.
For the reasons discussed above, I certify this proposed
regulation:
1. Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive Order
12866;
2. Is not a ``significant rule'' under the DOT Regulatory Policies
and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979);
3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska; and
4. Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or
negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria
of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39

Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by
reference, Safety.

The Proposed Amendment

Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the
Administrator, the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part 39 as follows:

PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

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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]

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2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness
directive (AD):

Airbus: Docket No. FAA-2018-0390; Product Identifier 2017-NM-130-AD.

(a) Comments Due Date

We must receive comments by June 25, 2018.

(b) Affected ADs

This AD affects AD 2014-16-13, Amendment 39-17937 (79 FR 51083,
August 27, 2014) (``AD 2014-16-13'').

This AD applies to Airbus Model A300 B2-1A, B2-1C, B2K-3C, B2-
203, B4-2C, B4-103, and B4-203 airplanes, certificated in any
category.

(d) Subject

Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 05, Time Limits/
Maintenance Checks.

(e) Reason

This AD was prompted by a revision of an airworthiness
limitation items (ALI) document. We are issuing this AD to prevent
reduced structural integrity of the airplane and possible loss of
controllability of the airplane.

(f) Compliance

Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified,
unless already done.

(g) Revision of Maintenance or Inspection Program

Within 90 days after the effective date of this AD, revise the
maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, to incorporate the
safe life limits included in figure 1 to paragraph (g) of this AD.
The initial compliance time for the replacements is prior to the
applicable life limits specified in figure 1 to paragraph (g) of
this AD, or within 90 days after the effective date of this AD,
whichever occurs later. The term ``FH'' in figure 1 to paragraph (g)
of this AD means total flight hours. The term ``LDG'' in figure 1 to
paragraph (g) of this AD means total airplane landings.
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(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 Action for AD 2014-16-13

Accomplishing the actions required by this AD terminates all
requirements of AD 2014-16-13.

(j) Other FAA AD Provisions

The following provisions also apply to this AD:
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager,
International Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA, has the
authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the
procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19,
send your request to your principal inspector or local Flight
Standards District Office, as appropriate. If sending information
directly to the International Section, send it to the attention of
the person identified in paragraph (k)(2) of this AD. Information
may be emailed to: 9-ANM-116-AMOC-REQUESTS@faa.gov. Before using any
approved AMOC, notify your appropriate principal inspector, or
lacking a principal inspector, the manager of the local flight
standards district office/certificate holding district office.
(2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any requirement in this AD
to obtain corrective actions from a manufacturer, the action must be
accomplished using a method approved by the Manager, International
Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA; or the European Aviation
Safety Agency (EASA); or Airbus's EASA Design Organization Approval
(DOA). If approved by the DOA, the approval must include the DOA-
authorized signature.

(k) Related Information

(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information
(MCAI) EASA Airworthiness Directive 2017-0145, dated August 31,
2017, for related information. This MCAI may be found in the AD
docket on the internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching
for and locating Docket No. FAA-2018-0390.
(2) For more information about this AD, contact Dan Rodina,
Aerospace Engineer, International Section, Transport Standards
Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th Street, Des Moines, WA 98198;
telephone and fax 206-231-3225.
(3) For service information identified in this AD, contact
Airbus, 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 account.airworth-eas@airbus.com; internet http://www.airbus.com. You may view this service information at the FAA,
Transport Standards Branch, 2200 South 216th Street, Des Moines, WA.
For information on the availability of this material at the FAA,
call 206-231-3195.

Issued in Des Moines, Washington, on April 27, 2018.
Michael Kaszycki,
Acting Director, System Oversight Division, Aircraft Certification
Service.
[FR Doc. 2018-09847 Filed 5-10-18; 8:45 am]
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2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the (g) Revision of Maintenance or Inspection Airworthiness Directive 2018–0026, dated
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures Program January 30, 2018, for related information.
(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); Within 90 days after the effective date of This MCAI may be found in the AD docket
3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in this AD, revise the maintenance or inspection on the internet at http://www.regulations.gov
program, as applicable, to incorporate the by searching for and locating Docket No.
Alaska; and FAA–2018–0394.
4. Will not have a significant information specified in Chapter 5–40,
Airworthiness Limitations, of the Dassault (2) For more information about this AD,
economic impact, positive or negative, contact Tom Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer,
Falcon 50/50EX Maintenance Manual,
on a substantial number of small entities International Section, Transport Standards
Revision 24, dated July 2017. The initial
under the criteria of the Regulatory compliance times for doing the tasks are at
Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th Street, Des
Flexibility Act. Moines, WA 98198; telephone and fax 206–
the time specified in Chapter 5–40,
231–3226.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 Airworthiness Limitations, of the Dassault
(3) For service information identified in
Falcon 50/50EX Maintenance Manual,
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation this AD, contact Dassault Falcon Jet
Revision 24, dated July 2017, or within 90
Corporation, Teterboro Airport, P.O. Box
safety, Incorporation by reference, days after the effective date of this AD,
2000, South Hackensack, NJ 07606;
Safety. whichever occurs later. telephone 201–440–6700; internet http://
The Proposed Amendment (h) No Alternative Actions or Intervals www.dassaultfalcon.com. You may view this
service information at the FAA, Transport
Accordingly, under the authority After the maintenance or inspection
Standards Branch, 2200 South 216th Street,
delegated to me by the Administrator, program has been revised as required by
Des Moines, WA. For information on the
paragraph (g) of this AD, no alternative
the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part actions (e.g., inspections), or intervals, may
availability of this material at the FAA, call
39 as follows: 206–231–3195.
be used unless the actions, or intervals, are
approved as an alternative method of Issued in Des Moines, Washington, on
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS compliance (AMOC) in accordance with the April 27, 2018.
DIRECTIVES procedures specified in paragraph (j)(1) of Michael Kaszycki,
this AD. Acting Director, System Oversight Division,
■ 1. The authority citation for part 39
(i) Terminating Actions for Other ADs Aircraft Certification Service.
continues to read as follows:
[FR Doc. 2018–09979 Filed 5–10–18; 8:45 am]
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. (1) Accomplishing the actions required by
paragraph (g) of this AD terminates all BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
§ 39.13 [Amended] requirements of AD 2017–09–03.
■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding (2) Accomplishing the actions required by
the following new airworthiness paragraph (g) of this AD terminates all DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
requirements of AD 2010–26–05 and AD
directive (AD): Federal Aviation Administration
2012–02–18 for the Dassault Aviation Model
Dassault Aviation: Docket No. FAA–2018– MYSTERE–FALCON 50 airplanes specified
0394; Product Identifier 2018–NM–036– in those ADs. 14 CFR Part 39
AD.
(j) Other FAA AD Provisions [Docket No. FAA–2018–0390; Product
(a) Comments Due Date Identifier 2017–NM–130–AD]
The following provisions also apply to this
We must receive comments by June 25, AD: RIN 2120–AA64
2018. (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance
(b) Affected ADs (AMOCs): The Manager, International Airworthiness Directives; Airbus
Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA, Airplanes
This AD affects AD 2010–26–05, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this
Amendment 39–16544 (75 FR 79952, AD, if requested using the procedures found AGENCY: Federal Aviation
December 21, 2010) (‘‘AD 2010–26–05’’); AD in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR
2012–02–18, Amendment 39–16941 (77 FR Administration (FAA), DOT.
39.19, send your request to your principal
12175, February 29, 2012) (‘‘AD 2012–02– ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
inspector or local Flight Standards District
18’’); and AD 2017–09–03 Amendment 39– Office, as appropriate. If sending information (NPRM).
18865 (82 FR 21467, May 9, 2017) (‘‘AD directly to the International Section, send it
2017–09–03’’). SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new
to the attention of the person identified in
paragraph (k)(2) of this AD. Information may
airworthiness directive (AD) for all
(c) Applicability
be emailed to: 9-ANM-116-AMOC- Airbus Model A300 series airplanes.
This AD applies to Dassault Aviation This proposed AD was prompted by a
Model MYSTERE–FALCON 50 airplanes, REQUESTS@faa.gov. Before using any
approved AMOC, notify your appropriate revision of an airworthiness limitation
certificated in any category, all manufacturer
serial numbers. principal inspector, or lacking a principal items (ALI) document. This proposed
inspector, the manager of the local flight AD would require revising the
(d) Subject standards district office/certificate holding maintenance or inspection program, as
Air Transport Association (ATA) of district office. applicable, to incorporate the specified
America Code 05, Time limits/maintenance (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any maintenance requirements and
checks. requirement in this AD to obtain corrective
actions from a manufacturer, the action must
airworthiness limitations. We are
(e) Reason be accomplished using a method approved proposing this AD to address the unsafe
This AD was prompted by a determination by the Manager, International Section, condition on these products.
that more restrictive maintenance Transport Standards Branch, FAA; or the DATES: We must receive comments on
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requirements and airworthiness limitations European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA); or this proposed AD by June 25, 2018.
are necessary. We are issuing this AD to Dassault Aviation’s EASA Design ADDRESSES: You may send comments,
prevent reduced structural integrity of the Organization Approval (DOA). If approved by using the procedures found in 14 CFR
airplane. the DOA, the approval must include the
DOA-authorized signature.
11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following
(f) Compliance methods:
Comply with this AD within the (k) Related Information • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to
compliance times specified, unless already (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the
done. Airworthiness Information (MCAI) instructions for submitting comments.

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• Fax: 202–493–2251. will also post a report summarizing each new maintenance requirements and
• Mail: U.S. Department of substantive verbal contact we receive airworthiness limitations.
Transportation, Docket Operations, M– about this NPRM. Accomplishment of the proposed
30, West Building Ground Floor, Room actions would then terminate all
Discussion
W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, requirements of AD 2014–16–13.
Washington, DC 20590. The European Aviation Safety Agency
FAA’s Determination and Requirements
• Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail (EASA), which is the Technical Agent
for the Member States of the European of This Proposed AD
address above between 9 a.m. and 5
p.m., Monday through Friday, except Union, has issued EASA Airworthiness This product has been approved by
Federal holidays. Directive 2017–0145, dated August 31, the aviation authority of another
For service information identified in 2017 (referred to after this as the country, and is approved for operation
this NPRM, contact Airbus, Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness in the United States. Pursuant to our
Airworthiness Office—EIAS, 1 Rond Information, or ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct bilateral agreement with the State of
Point Maurice Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac an unsafe condition for all Airbus Design Authority, we have been notified
Cedex, France; telephone +33 5 61 93 36 Model A300 series airplanes. The MCAI of the unsafe condition described in the
96; fax +33 5 61 93 44 51; email states: MCAI and service information
account.airworth-eas@airbus.com; Some airworthiness limitations previously referenced above. We are proposing this
internet http://www.airbus.com. You defined in A300 ALS Part 1 have been AD because we evaluated all pertinent
may view this service information at the removed from that document and should information and determined an unsafe
FAA, Transport Standards Branch, 2200 normally be included in an ALS Part 4. condition exists and is likely to exist or
South 216th Street, Des Moines, WA. Airbus does not plan to issue an ALS Part 4 develop on other products of the same
for A300 aeroplanes.
For information on the availability of type designs.
Nevertheless, failure to comply with these
this material at the FAA, call 206–231– airworthiness limitations could result in an This proposed AD requires revisions
3195. unsafe condition. to certain operator maintenance
Examining the AD Docket For the reason described above, it has been documents to include new actions (e.g.,
decided to require the application of these inspections). Compliance with these
You may examine the AD docket on airworthiness limitations through a separate actions is required by 14 CFR 91.403(c).
the internet at http:// AD. For airplanes that have been previously
www.regulations.gov by searching for Previously, EASA issued AD 2013–0210 modified, altered, or repaired in the
and locating Docket No. FAA–2018– [which corresponds to FAA AD 2014–16–13,
areas addressed by this proposed AD,
0390; or in person at the Docket Amendment 39–17937 (79 FR 51083, August
27, 2014) (‘‘AD 2014–16–13’’)] to require the operator may not be able to
Management Facility between 9 a.m. accomplish the actions described in the
implementation of airworthiness limitations
and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, applicable to main landing gear (MLG) barrel revisions. In this situation, to comply
except Federal holidays. The AD docket assembly, retraction actuator assembly, with 14 CFR 91.403(c), the operator
contains this NPRM, the regulatory linkage assembly and flanged duct, which must request approval for an alternative
evaluation, any comments received, and were previously defined in Revision 00 of method of compliance according to
other information. The street address for A300 ALS Part 1 but removed from Revision paragraph (j)(1) of this proposed AD.
the Docket Operations office (telephone 01 of A300 ALS Part 1, adding those limits The request should include a
800–647–5527) is in the ADDRESSES as an Appendix to the AD.
description of changes to the required
section. Comments will be available in Since EASA AD 2013–0210 was issued,
improvement of safe life component selection inspections that will ensure the
the AD docket shortly after receipt. continued operational safety of the
resulted, among others, in removal of 15 nose
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dan landing gear (NLG) parts from Revision 02 of airplane.
Rodina, Aerospace Engineer, A300 ALS Part 1.
Differences Between This Proposed AD
International Section, Transport Consequently, this [EASA] AD retains the
requirements of EASA AD 2013–0210, which and the MCAI or Service Information
Standards Branch, FAA, 2200 South
216th Street, Des Moines, WA 98198; is superseded, and requires, in addition to The MCAI specifies that if there are
telephone and fax 206–231–3225. the implementation of airworthiness findings from the airworthiness
limitations already contained in EASA AD
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: limitations section (ALS) inspection
2013–0210, the implementation of
airworthiness limitations applicable to NLG tasks, corrective actions must be
Comments Invited accomplished in accordance with
barrel assembly and shock absorber
We invite you to send any written assembly, previously contained in Revision Airbus maintenance documentation.
relevant data, views, or arguments about 01 of A300 ALS Part 1, as specified in However, this proposed AD does not
this proposal. Send your comments to Appendix 1 of this AD. include that requirement. Operators of
an address listed under the ADDRESSES You may examine the MCAI in the U.S.-registered airplanes are required by
section. Include ‘‘Docket No. FAA– AD docket on the internet at http:// general airworthiness and operational
2018–0390; Product Identifier 2017– www.regulations.gov by searching for regulations to perform maintenance
NM–130–AD’’ at the beginning of your and locating Docket No. FAA–2018– using methods that are acceptable to the
comments. We specifically invite 0390. FAA. We consider those methods to be
comments on the overall regulatory, adequate to address any corrective
economic, environmental, and energy Relationship of Proposed AD to AD actions necessitated by the findings of
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aspects of this NPRM. We will consider 2014–16–13 ALS inspections required by this
all comments received by the closing This NPRM would not supersede AD proposed AD.
date and may amend this NPRM based 2014–16–13. Rather, we have Costs of Compliance
on those comments. determined that a stand-alone AD
We will post all comments we would be more appropriate to address We estimate that this proposed AD
receive, without change, to http:// the changes in the MCAI. This NPRM affects 5 airplanes of U.S. registry.
www.regulations.gov, including any would require revising the maintenance We estimate the following costs to
personal information you provide. We or inspection program to incorporate the comply with this proposed AD:

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We have determined that revising the issue ADs applicable to transport Airbus: Docket No. FAA–2018–0390; Product
maintenance or inspection program category airplanes to the Director of the Identifier 2017–NM–130–AD.
takes an average of 90 work-hours per System Oversight Division. (a) Comments Due Date
operator, although we recognize that
Regulatory Findings We must receive comments by June 25,
this number may vary from operator to
operator. In the past, we have estimated We determined that this proposed AD 2018.
that this action takes 1 work-hour per would not have federalism implications (b) Affected ADs
airplane. Since operators incorporate under Executive Order 13132. This
proposed AD would not have a This AD affects AD 2014–16–13,
maintenance or inspection program Amendment 39–17937 (79 FR 51083, August
changes for their affected fleet(s), we substantial direct effect on the States, on
the relationship between the national 27, 2014) (‘‘AD 2014–16–13’’).
have determined that a per-operator
estimate is more accurate than a per- Government and the States, or on the (c) Applicability
airplane estimate. Therefore, we distribution of power and This AD applies to Airbus Model A300 B2–
estimate the total cost per operator to be responsibilities among the various 1A, B2–1C, B2K–3C, B2–203, B4–2C, B4–103,
$7,650 (90 work-hours × $85 per work- levels of government. and B4–203 airplanes, certificated in any
hour). For the reasons discussed above, I category.
certify this proposed regulation:
Authority for This Rulemaking 1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory (d) Subject
Title 49 of the United States Code action’’ under Executive Order 12866; Air Transport Association (ATA) of
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue 2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the America Code 05, Time Limits/Maintenance
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures Checks.
section 106, describes the authority of (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979);
3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in (e) Reason
the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII:
Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more Alaska; and This AD was prompted by a revision of an
detail the scope of the Agency’s 4. Will not have a significant airworthiness limitation items (ALI)
authority. economic impact, positive or negative, document. We are issuing this AD to prevent
We are issuing this rulemaking under on a substantial number of small entities reduced structural integrity of the airplane
the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII, under the criteria of the Regulatory and possible loss of controllability of the
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: Flexibility Act. airplane.
General requirements.’’ Under that List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 (f) Compliance
section, Congress charges the FAA with
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation Comply with this AD within the
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in
safety, Incorporation by reference, compliance times specified, unless already
air commerce by prescribing regulations
Safety. done.
for practices, methods, and procedures
the Administrator finds necessary for The Proposed Amendment (g) Revision of Maintenance or Inspection
safety in air commerce. This regulation Program
Accordingly, under the authority
is within the scope of that authority delegated to me by the Administrator, Within 90 days after the effective date of
because it addresses an unsafe condition the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part this AD, revise the maintenance or inspection
that is likely to exist or develop on 39 as follows: program, as applicable, to incorporate the
products identified in this rulemaking safe life limits included in figure 1 to
action. PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS paragraph (g) of this AD. The initial
This proposed AD is issued in DIRECTIVES compliance time for the replacements is prior
accordance with authority delegated by to the applicable life limits specified in figure
the Executive Director, Aircraft ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 1 to paragraph (g) of this AD, or within 90
Certification Service, as authorized by continues to read as follows: days after the effective date of this AD,
FAA Order 8000.51C. In accordance Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. whichever occurs later. The term ‘‘FH’’ in
with that order, issuance of ADs is figure 1 to paragraph (g) of this AD means
normally a function of the Compliance § 39.13 [Amended] total flight hours. The term ‘‘LDG’’ in figure
and Airworthiness Division, but during ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding 1 to paragraph (g) of this AD means total
this transition period, the Executive the following new airworthiness airplane landings.
Director has delegated the authority to directive (AD): BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
sradovich on DSK3GMQ082PROD with PROPOSALS

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Category		Regulatory Information
Collection		Federal Register
sudoc Class		AE 2.7: GS 4.107: AE 2.106:
Publisher		Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
Section		Proposed Rules
Action		Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
Dates		We must receive comments on this proposed AD by June 25, 2018.
Contact		Dan Rodina, Aerospace Engineer, International Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th Street, Des Moines, WA 98198; telephone and fax 206-231-3225.
FR Citation		83 FR 21955
RIN Number		2120-AA64
CFR Associated		Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety

83 FR 21955 - Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATIONFederal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 92 (May 11, 2018)

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
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