83 FR 22222 - Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 93 (May 14, 2018)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 93 (May 14, 2018)
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| FR Document | 2018-09981 |
[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 93 (Monday, May 14, 2018)] [Proposed Rules] [Pages 22222-22224] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2018-09981] [[Page 22222]] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2018-0365; Product Identifier 2017-NM-155-AD] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Airbus Model A300 B4-600, B4-600R, and F4-600R series airplanes, and Model A300 C4-605R Variant F airplanes (collectively called Model A300- 600 series airplanes), and Model A310 series airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by a determination that more restrictive maintenance requirements and airworthiness limitations are necessary. This proposed AD would require revising the maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, to incorporate new or more restrictive 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 28, 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. 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 SAS, Airworthiness Office--EAW, 1 Rond Point Maurice Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61 93 44 51; email [email protected]; internet http://www.airbus.com. You may view this 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. 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- 0365; 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 St., 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-2018-0365; Product Identifier 2017-NM-155-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 2017-0203, dated October 12, 2017 (referred to after this as the Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or ``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for all Airbus Model A300 B4-600, B4-600R, and F4-600R series airplanes, and Model A300 C4-605R Variant F airplanes (collectively called Model A300-600 series airplanes), and Model A310 series airplanes. The MCAI states: Maintenance requirements and airworthiness limitations for the Airbus A310, A300-600 and A300-600ST family aeroplanes, which are approved by EASA, are currently defined and published in the Airbus A310 and A300-600 Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS) documents. Certification Maintenance Requirements (CMR) for the Airbus A310 and A300-600, which are approved by EASA, are specified in the Airbus A310 and A300-600 (including A300-600ST) ALS Part 3 documents. These instructions have been identified as mandatory for continuing airworthiness. Failure to accomplish these instructions could result in an unsafe condition. EASA previously issued [EASA] AD 2013-0072 [which corresponds to FAA AD 2015-08-06, Amendment 39-18142 (80 FR 23230, April 27, 2015) (``AD 2015-08-06'')] to require the implementation of the maintenance requirements and associated airworthiness limitations as specified in Airbus A310 and A300-600 ALS Part 3 documents at original issue. Since that [EASA] AD was issued, new or more restrictive maintenance requirements and airworthiness limitations were approved by EASA. Consequently, Airbus published Revision 01 of the A310 ALS Part 3 and A300-600 ALS Part 3, compiling all ALS Part 3 changes approved since original issue. For the reason described above, this [EASA] AD retains the requirements of EASA AD 2013-0072, which is superseded, and requires accomplishment of the actions specified in A310 ALS Part 3 Revision 01 and A300-600 ALS Part 3 Revision 01. This NPRM would require revising the maintenance or inspection program to incorporate certain maintenance requirements and airworthiness limitations. We are issuing this AD to prevent safety- significant latent failures that would, in combination with one or more other specific failures or events, result in a hazardous or catastrophic failure condition of avionics, hydraulic systems, fire detection systems, fuel systems, or other critical systems. 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- 0365. Relationship Between Proposed AD and AD 2015-08-06 This NPRM would not supersede AD 2015-08-06. 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, as applicable, to incorporate new or more restrictive maintenance requirements and airworthiness limitations. Accomplishment of the proposed actions would then terminate all requirements of AD 2015-08-06. Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 Airbus has issued A300-600 Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS) Part 3, Certification Maintenance [[Page 22223]] Requirements (CMR), Revision 01, dated August 28, 2017, and A310 Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS) Part 3, Certification Maintenance Requirements (CMR), Revision 01, dated August 28, 2017. This service information describes mandatory maintenance tasks that operators must perform at specified intervals. These documents are distinct since they apply to different airplane models. This service information is reasonably available because the interested parties have access to it through their normal course of business or by the means identified in the ADDRESSES section. FAA's Determination and Requirements of This Proposed AD This product has been approved by the aviation authority of another country, and is approved for operation in the United States. Pursuant to our bilateral agreement with the State of Design Authority, we have been notified of the unsafe condition described in the MCAI and service information referenced above. We are proposing this AD because we evaluated all pertinent information and determined an unsafe condition exists and is likely to exist or develop on other products of these same type designs. This proposed AD 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 actions that will ensure the continued damage tolerance of the affected structure. Costs of Compliance We estimate that this proposed AD affects 127 airplanes of U.S. registry. We estimate the following costs to comply with this proposed AD: We have determined that revising the maintenance or inspection program takes an average of 90 work-hours per operator, although this figure may vary from operator to operator. In the past, we have estimated that this action takes 1 work-hour per airplane. Since operators incorporate maintenance or inspection program changes for their affected fleet(s), we have determined that a per-operator estimate is more accurate than a per-airplane estimate. Therefore, we estimate the total cost per operator to be $7,650 (90 work-hours x $85 per work-hour). Authority for This Rulemaking Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the authority of the FAA Administrator. ``Subtitle VII: Aviation Programs,'' describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's authority. We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in ``Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: General requirements.'' Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this rulemaking action. This proposed AD is issued in accordance with authority delegated by the Executive Director, Aircraft Certification Service, as authorized by FAA Order 8000.51C. In accordance with that order, issuance of ADs is normally a function of the Compliance and Airworthiness Division, but during this transition period, the Executive Director has delegated the authority to issue ADs applicable to transport category airplanes to the Director of the System Oversight Division. Regulatory Findings We determined that this proposed AD would not have federalism implications under Executive Order 13132. This proposed AD would not have a substantial direct effect on the States, on the relationship between the national Government and the States, or on the distribution of power and responsibilities among the various levels of government. For the reasons discussed above, I certify this proposed regulation: 1. Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive Order 12866; 2. Is not a ``significant rule'' under the DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); 3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska; and 4. Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by reference, Safety. The Proposed Amendment Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator, the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part 39 as follows: PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES 0 1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows: Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. Sec. 39.13 [Amended] 0 2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness directive (AD): Airbus: Docket No. FAA-2018-0365; Product Identifier 2017-NM-155-AD. (a) Comments Due Date We must receive comments by June 28, 2018. (b) Affected ADs This AD affects AD 2015-08-06, Amendment 39-18142 (80 FR 23230, April 27, 2015) (``AD 2015-08-06''). (c) Applicability This AD applies to all Airbus Model A300 B4-601, B4-603, B4-620, B4-622; Model A300 B4-605R and B4-622R airplanes; Model A300 F4-605R and F4-622R airplanes; Model A300 C4-605R Variant F airplanes; and Model A310-203, -204, -221, -222, -304, -322, -324, and -325 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 determination that more restrictive maintenance requirements and airworthiness limitations are necessary. We are issuing this AD to prevent safety-significant latent failures that would, in combination with one or more other specific failures or events, result in a hazardous or catastrophic failure condition of avionics, hydraulic systems, fire detection systems, fuel systems, or other critical systems. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Maintenance or Inspection Program Revision Within 90 days after the effective date of this AD, revise the maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, to incorporate Airbus A300-600 Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS) Part 3, Certification Maintenance [[Page 22224]] Requirements (CMR), Revision 01, dated August 28, 2017; or Airbus A310 Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS) Part 3, Certification Maintenance Requirements (CMR), Revision 01, dated August 28, 2017; as applicable. The initial compliance time for accomplishing the actions is at the applicable time specified in Airbus A300-600 Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS) Part 3, Certification Maintenance Requirements (CMR), Revision 01, dated August 28, 2017; or Airbus A310 Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS) Part 3, Certification Maintenance Requirements (CMR), Revision 01, dated August 28, 2017; as applicable; or within 90 days after the effective date of this AD; whichever occurs later. (h) No Alternative Actions or Intervals After accomplishment of the revision 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 Accomplishing the actions required by paragraph (g) of this AD terminates all requirements of AD 2015-08-06. (j) Other FAA AD Provisions The following provisions also apply to this AD: (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager, International Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your request to your principal inspector or local Flight Standards District Office, as appropriate. If sending information directly to the International Section, send it to the attention of the person identified in paragraph (k)(2) of this AD. Information may be emailed to: [email protected]. Before using any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager of the local flight standards district office/certificate holding district office. (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any requirement in this AD to obtain corrective actions from a manufacturer, the action must be accomplished using a method approved by the Manager, International Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA; or the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA); or Airbus's EASA Design Organization Approval (DOA). If approved by the DOA, the approval must include the DOA- authorized signature. (k) Related Information (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA Airworthiness Directive 2017-0203, dated October 12, 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-2018-0365. (2) For more information about this AD, contact Dan Rodina, Aerospace Engineer, International Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; telephone and fax 206-231-3225. (3) For service information identified in this AD, contact Airbus SAS, Airworthiness Office--EAW, 1 Rond Point Maurice Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61 93 44 51; email account.airworth-ea[email protected]; internet http://www.airbus.com. 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. Issued in Des Moines, Washington, on April 27, 2018. Michael Kaszycki, Acting Director, System Oversight Division, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2018-09981 Filed 5-11-18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Examining the AD Docket Airbus A310 and A300–600 Airworthiness
Limitations Section (ALS) documents.
You may examine the AD docket on Certification Maintenance Requirements
Federal Aviation Administration the internet at http:// (CMR) for the Airbus A310 and A300–600,
www.regulations.gov by searching for which are approved by EASA, are specified
14 CFR Part 39 and locating Docket No. FAA–2018– in the Airbus A310 and A300–600 (including
[Docket No. FAA–2018–0365; Product 0365; or in person at the Docket A300–600ST) ALS Part 3 documents. These
Identifier 2017–NM–155–AD] Management Facility between 9 a.m. instructions have been identified as
mandatory for continuing airworthiness.
RIN 2120–AA64 and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
Failure to accomplish these instructions
except Federal holidays. The AD docket could result in an unsafe condition.
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus contains this NPRM, the regulatory EASA previously issued [EASA] AD 2013–
Airplanes evaluation, any comments received, and 0072 [which corresponds to FAA AD 2015–
other information. The street address for 08–06, Amendment 39–18142 (80 FR 23230,
AGENCY: Federal Aviation the Docket Operations office (telephone April 27, 2015) (‘‘AD 2015–08–06’’)] to
Administration (FAA), DOT. 800–647–5527) is in the ADDRESSES require the implementation of the
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking section. Comments will be available in maintenance requirements and associated
(NPRM). airworthiness limitations as specified in
the AD docket shortly after receipt. Airbus A310 and A300–600 ALS Part 3
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dan documents at original issue.
SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for all Rodina, Aerospace Engineer, Since that [EASA] AD was issued, new or
Airbus Model A300 B4–600, B4–600R, International Section, Transport more restrictive maintenance requirements
Standards Branch, FAA, 2200 South and airworthiness limitations were approved
and F4–600R series airplanes, and by EASA. Consequently, Airbus published
Model A300 C4–605R Variant F 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198;
telephone and fax 206–231–3225. Revision 01 of the A310 ALS Part 3 and
airplanes (collectively called Model A300–600 ALS Part 3, compiling all ALS Part
A300–600 series airplanes), and Model SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 3 changes approved since original issue.
A310 series airplanes. This proposed Comments Invited For the reason described above, this
AD was prompted by a determination [EASA] AD retains the requirements of EASA
that more restrictive maintenance We invite you to send any written AD 2013–0072, which is superseded, and
requirements and airworthiness relevant data, views, or arguments about requires accomplishment of the actions
this proposal. Send your comments to specified in A310 ALS Part 3 Revision 01 and
limitations are necessary. This proposed A300–600 ALS Part 3 Revision 01.
AD would require revising the an address listed under the ADDRESSES
maintenance or inspection program, as section. Include ‘‘Docket No. FAA– This NPRM would require revising
applicable, to incorporate new or more 2018–0365; Product Identifier 2017– the maintenance or inspection program
restrictive maintenance requirements NM–155–AD’’ at the beginning of your to incorporate certain maintenance
and airworthiness limitations. We are comments. We specifically invite requirements and airworthiness
proposing this AD to address the unsafe comments on the overall regulatory, limitations. We are issuing this AD to
condition on these products. economic, environmental, and energy prevent safety-significant latent failures
aspects of this NPRM. We will consider that would, in combination with one or
DATES: We must receive comments on
all comments received by the closing more other specific failures or events,
this proposed AD by June 28, 2018. date and may amend this NPRM based result in a hazardous or catastrophic
ADDRESSES: You may send comments, on those comments. failure condition of avionics, hydraulic
using the procedures found in 14 CFR We will post all comments we systems, fire detection systems, fuel
11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following receive, without change, to http:// systems, or other critical systems. You
methods: www.regulations.gov, including any may examine the MCAI in the AD
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to personal information you provide. We docket on the internet at http://
http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the will also post a report summarizing each www.regulations.gov by searching for
instructions for submitting comments. substantive verbal contact we receive and locating Docket No. FAA–2018–
• Fax: 202–493–2251. about this NPRM. 0365.
• Mail: U.S. Department of
Transportation, Docket Operations, M– Discussion Relationship Between Proposed AD and
30, West Building Ground Floor, Room The European Aviation Safety Agency AD 2015–08–06
W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, (EASA), which is the Technical Agent This NPRM would not supersede AD
Washington, DC 20590. for the Member States of the European 2015–08–06. Rather, we have
• Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail Union, has issued EASA Airworthiness determined that a stand-alone AD
address above between 9 a.m. and 5 Directive 2017–0203, dated October 12, would be more appropriate to address
p.m., Monday through Friday, except 2017 (referred to after this as the the changes in the MCAI. This NPRM
Federal holidays. Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness would require revising the maintenance
For service information identified in Information, or ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct or inspection program, as applicable, to
this NPRM, contact Airbus SAS, an unsafe condition for all Airbus incorporate new or more restrictive
Airworthiness Office—EAW, 1 Rond Model A300 B4–600, B4–600R, and F4– maintenance requirements and
Point Maurice Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac 600R series airplanes, and Model A300 airworthiness limitations.
Cedex, France; telephone +33 5 61 93 36 C4–605R Variant F airplanes Accomplishment of the proposed
amozie on DSK3GDR082PROD with PROPOSALS
96; fax +33 5 61 93 44 51; email (collectively called Model A300–600 actions would then terminate all
account.airworth-eas@airbus.com; series airplanes), and Model A310 series requirements of AD 2015–08–06.
internet http://www.airbus.com. You airplanes. The MCAI states:
may view this service information at the Related Service Information Under 1
Maintenance requirements and CFR Part 51
FAA, Transport Standards Branch, 2200 airworthiness limitations for the Airbus
South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For A310, A300–600 and A300–600ST family Airbus has issued A300–600
information on the availability of this aeroplanes, which are approved by EASA, Airworthiness Limitations Section
material at the FAA, call 206–231–3195. are currently defined and published in the (ALS) Part 3, Certification Maintenance
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Requirements (CMR), Revision 01, dated that a per-operator estimate is more List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
August 28, 2017, and A310 accurate than a per-airplane estimate. Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
Airworthiness Limitations Section Therefore, we estimate the total cost per safety, Incorporation by reference,
(ALS) Part 3, Certification Maintenance operator to be $7,650 (90 work-hours × Safety.
Requirements (CMR), Revision 01, dated $85 per work-hour).
August 28, 2017. This service The Proposed Amendment
information describes mandatory Authority for This Rulemaking
Accordingly, under the authority
maintenance tasks that operators must Title 49 of the United States Code delegated to me by the Administrator,
perform at specified intervals. These specifies the FAA’s authority to issue the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part
documents are distinct since they apply rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, 39 as follows:
to different airplane models. This section 106, describes the authority of
service information is reasonably the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII: PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
available because the interested parties Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more DIRECTIVES
have access to it through their normal detail the scope of the Agency’s
course of business or by the means authority. ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39
identified in the ADDRESSES section. We are issuing this rulemaking under continues to read as follows:
the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII, Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
FAA’s Determination and Requirements Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701:
of This Proposed AD General requirements.’’ Under that § 39.13 [Amended]
This product has been approved by section, Congress charges the FAA with ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
the aviation authority of another promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in the following new airworthiness
country, and is approved for operation air commerce by prescribing regulations directive (AD):
in the United States. Pursuant to our for practices, methods, and procedures Airbus: Docket No. FAA–2018–0365; Product
bilateral agreement with the State of the Administrator finds necessary for Identifier 2017–NM–155–AD.
Design Authority, we have been notified safety in air commerce. This regulation
of the unsafe condition described in the (a) Comments Due Date
is within the scope of that authority
MCAI and service information because it addresses an unsafe condition We must receive comments by June 28,
referenced above. We are proposing this that is likely to exist or develop on 2018.
AD because we evaluated all pertinent products identified in this rulemaking (b) Affected ADs
information and determined an unsafe action. This AD affects AD 2015–08–06,
condition exists and is likely to exist or This proposed AD is issued in Amendment 39–18142 (80 FR 23230, April
develop on other products of these same accordance with authority delegated by 27, 2015) (‘‘AD 2015–08–06’’).
type designs. the Executive Director, Aircraft
This proposed AD requires revisions (c) Applicability
Certification Service, as authorized by
to certain operator maintenance FAA Order 8000.51C. In accordance This AD applies to all Airbus Model A300
documents to include new actions (e.g., with that order, issuance of ADs is B4–601, B4–603, B4–620, B4–622; Model
inspections). Compliance with these A300 B4–605R and B4–622R airplanes;
normally a function of the Compliance Model A300 F4–605R and F4–622R
actions is required by 14 CFR 91.403(c). and Airworthiness Division, but during airplanes; Model A300 C4–605R Variant F
For airplanes that have been previously this transition period, the Executive airplanes; and Model A310–203, –204, –221,
modified, altered, or repaired in the Director has delegated the authority to –222, –304, –322, –324, and –325 airplanes;
areas addressed by this proposed AD, issue ADs applicable to transport certificated in any category.
the operator may not be able to category airplanes to the Director of the (d) Subject
accomplish the actions described in the System Oversight Division.
revisions. In this situation, to comply Air Transport Association (ATA) of
with 14 CFR 91.403(c), the operator Regulatory Findings America Code 05, Time Limits/Maintenance
Checks.
must request approval for an alternative We determined that this proposed AD
method of compliance according to would not have federalism implications (e) Reason
paragraph (j)(1) of this proposed AD. under Executive Order 13132. This This AD was prompted by a determination
The request should include a proposed AD would not have a that more restrictive maintenance
description of changes to the required substantial direct effect on the States, on requirements and airworthiness limitations
actions that will ensure the continued the relationship between the national are necessary. We are issuing this AD to
damage tolerance of the affected Government and the States, or on the prevent safety-significant latent failures that
structure. distribution of power and would, in combination with one or more
other specific failures or events, result in a
responsibilities among the various
Costs of Compliance hazardous or catastrophic failure condition of
levels of government. avionics, hydraulic systems, fire detection
We estimate that this proposed AD For the reasons discussed above, I systems, fuel systems, or other critical
affects 127 airplanes of U.S. registry. certify this proposed regulation: systems.
We estimate the following costs to 1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory
comply with this proposed AD: action’’ under Executive Order 12866; (f) Compliance
We have determined that revising the 2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the Comply with this AD within the
maintenance or inspection program DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures compliance times specified, unless already
amozie on DSK3GDR082PROD with PROPOSALS
takes an average of 90 work-hours per (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); done.
operator, although this figure may vary 3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in (g) Maintenance or Inspection Program
from operator to operator. In the past, Alaska; and Revision
we have estimated that this action takes 4. Will not have a significant Within 90 days after the effective date of
1 work-hour per airplane. Since economic impact, positive or negative, this AD, revise the maintenance or inspection
operators incorporate maintenance or on a substantial number of small entities program, as applicable, to incorporate Airbus
inspection program changes for their under the criteria of the Regulatory A300–600 Airworthiness Limitations Section
affected fleet(s), we have determined Flexibility Act. (ALS) Part 3, Certification Maintenance
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Requirements (CMR), Revision 01, dated (2) For more information about this AD, containing nonsteroidal anti-
August 28, 2017; or Airbus A310 contact Dan Rodina, Aerospace Engineer, inflammatory active ingredients.
Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS) Part International Section, Transport Standards
DATES: As of May 14, 2018, FDA
3, Certification Maintenance Requirements Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th St., Des
(CMR), Revision 01, dated August 28, 2017; Moines, WA 98198; telephone and fax 206– withdraws the proposed additions to
as applicable. The initial compliance time for 231–3225. §§ 343.3 and 343.10, and proposed
accomplishing the actions is at the applicable (3) For service information identified in revisions to §§ 343.20 and 343.50
time specified in Airbus A300–600 this AD, contact Airbus SAS, Airworthiness published on August 21, 2002 (67 FR
Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS) Part Office—EAW, 1 Rond Point Maurice 54139).
3, Certification Maintenance Requirements Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; ADDRESSES: For access to the docket to
(CMR), Revision 01, dated August 28, 2017; telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61
93 44 51; email account.airworth-eas@
read background documents or
or Airbus A310 Airworthiness Limitations
airbus.com; internet http://www.airbus.com. comments received, go to https://
Section (ALS) Part 3, Certification
Maintenance Requirements (CMR), Revision You may view this service information at the www.regulations.gov and insert the
01, dated August 28, 2017; as applicable; or FAA, Transport Standards Branch, 2200 docket number found in brackets in the
within 90 days after the effective date of this South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For heading of this document into the
AD; whichever occurs later. information on the availability of this ‘‘Search’’ box and follow the prompts,
material at the FAA, call 206–231–3195. and/or go to the Dockets Management
(h) No Alternative Actions or Intervals
Issued in Des Moines, Washington, on Staff, 5630 Fishers Lane, Rm. 1061,
After accomplishment of the revision April 27, 2018. Rockville, MD 20852.
required by paragraph (g) of this AD, no
Michael Kaszycki, FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
alternative actions (e.g., inspections) or
intervals, may be used unless the actions or Acting Director, System Oversight Division, Kevin Lorick, Center for Drug
intervals are approved as an alternative Aircraft Certification Service. Evaluation and Research, Food and
method of compliance (AMOC) in [FR Doc. 2018–09981 Filed 5–11–18; 8:45 am] Drug Administration, 10903 New
accordance with the procedures specified in BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
Hampshire Ave., Bldg. 22, Rm. 5413,
paragraph (j)(1) of this AD. Silver Spring, MD 20993–0002, 301–
(i) Terminating Action
796–6696, Kevin.Lorick@fda.hhs.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Accomplishing the actions required by DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND
paragraph (g) of this AD terminates all HUMAN SERVICES I. Background
requirements of AD 2015–08–06.
In the Federal Register of November
(j) Other FAA AD Provisions Food and Drug Administration 16, 1988 (53 FR 46204), FDA published
The following provisions also apply to this a proposed rule in the form of a TFM
AD: 21 CFR Parts 201 and 343 that proposed conditions under which
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance OTC IAAA drug products would be
(AMOCs): The Manager, International [Docket No. FDA–1977–N–0025]
generally recognized as safe and
Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA, effective and not misbranded. On
has the authority to approve AMOCs for this Partial Withdrawal of Proposed
Amendment to the Tentative Final August 21, 2002 (67 FR 54139), FDA
AD, if requested using the procedures found
in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR Monograph for Internal Analgesic, published a proposed rule that would
39.19, send your request to your principal Antipyretic, and Antirheumatic Drug have amended that TFM to include
inspector or local Flight Standards District Products for Over-the-Counter Use ibuprofen as a proposed GRASE
Office, as appropriate. If sending information analgesic/antipyretic active ingredient
directly to the International Section, send it AGENCY: Food and Drug Administration, for OTC use. The 2002 proposed rule, if
to the attention of the person identified in HHS. finalized, would have allowed
paragraph (k)(2) of this AD. Information may ACTION:Notification of partial manufacturers to market ibuprofen drug
be emailed to: 9-ANM-116-AMOC- products for OTC use without
REQUESTS@faa.gov. Before using any
withdrawal.
submission of a new drug application
approved AMOC, notify your appropriate
SUMMARY: The Food and Drug (NDA), if all conditions of the
principal inspector, or lacking a principal
inspector, the manager of the local flight Administration (FDA or the Agency) is monograph and other requirements
standards district office/certificate holding announcing a partial withdrawal of a were satisfied. At that time, ibuprofen
district office. proposed rule published in the Federal drug products were marketed OTC
(2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any Register of August 21, 2002 (2002 under NDAs or abbreviated new drug
requirement in this AD to obtain corrective proposed rule). The proposed rule, if applications (ANDAs) approved by
actions from a manufacturer, the action must finalized, would have amended FDA’s FDA. This is still the case today—all
be accomplished using a method approved tentative final monograph (TFM) for ibuprofen drug products in the OTC
by the Manager, International Section, over-the-counter (OTC) internal marketplace are covered by NDAs or
Transport Standards Branch, FAA; or the
analgesic, antipyretic, and ANDAs. FDA is not aware of any
European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA); or
Airbus’s EASA Design Organization antirheumatic (IAAA) drug products to ibuprofen drug products marketed
Approval (DOA). If approved by the DOA, include ibuprofen as a generally under the TFM.
the approval must include the DOA- recognized as safe and effective In the same 2002 proposed rule, the
authorized signature. (GRASE) analgesic/antipyretic active Agency proposed to update FDA
ingredient for OTC use. FDA is regulations in 21 CFR part 201 to
(k) Related Information
amozie on DSK3GDR082PROD with PROPOSALS
withdrawing this proposed rule due to include consistent pregnancy and
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing changes in our understanding of allergy warnings for OTC IAAA drug
Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA
ibuprofen since FDA issued the products containing nonsteroidal anti-
Airworthiness Directive 2017–0203, dated
October 12, 2017, for related information. proposed rule. FDA is not withdrawing inflammatory active ingredients. This
This MCAI may be found in the AD docket those portions of the 2002 proposed rule proposal, if finalized, would update
on the internet at http://www.regulations.gov to amend its regulations to include pregnancy, allergy, and asthma
by searching for and locating Docket No. consistent pregnancy and allergy statements required in the labeling of
FAA–2018–0365. warnings for OTC IAAA drug products certain IAAA products. FDA is not
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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 28, 2018. | |
| Contact | Dan Rodina, Aerospace Engineer, International Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; telephone and fax 206-231-3225. | |
| FR Citation | 83 FR 22222 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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