83 FR 22414 - Airworthiness Directives; Airbus
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 94 (May 15, 2018)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 94 (May 15, 2018)
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| FR Document | 2018-10211 |
[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 94 (Tuesday, May 15, 2018)] [Proposed Rules] [Pages 22414-22417] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2018-10211] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2018-0410; Product Identifier 2018-NM-030-AD] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus 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 A350-941 airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by an inspection on the production line that revealed evidence of paint peeling on the forward and aft cargo frame forks around the hook bolt hole. This proposed AD would require a detailed visual inspection for any deficiency of the frame forks around the hook bolt hole on certain forward and aft cargo doors and applicable corrective actions. We are proposing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products. DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by June 29, 2018. ADDRESSES: You may send comments, using the procedures found in 14 CFR 11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following methods: [[Page 22415]]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--EAL, 1 Rond Point Maurice Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61 93 45 80; 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- 0410; 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: Kathleen Arrigotti, Aerospace Engineer, International Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; telephone and fax 206-231-3218. 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-2018-0410; Product Identifier 2018-NM-030-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 AD 2018-0031, dated January 31, 2018 (referred to after this as the Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or ``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for all Airbus Model A350-941 airplanes. The MCAI states: Following an inspection on the production line, paint peeling was found on forward and aft cargo door frame forks around the hook bolt hole. Subsequent investigations determined this had been caused by incorrect masking method during application of primer, top coat and Tartaric Sulfuric Anodizing (TSA) layer. As the cargo doors are located in an area with high corrosion sensitivity, where a surface protection with primer, top coat and TSA is specified, in case of paint peeling off, galvanic corrosion could develop. This condition, if not detected and corrected, could lead to cargo door failure, possibly resulting in decompression of the aeroplane and injury to occupants. To address this potential unsafe condition, Airbus identified the affected parts and issued the SB [Airbus Service Bulletin (SB) A350-52-P011, dated May 12, 2017] to provide inspection instructions. For the reasons described above, this [EASA] AD requires a one- time detailed [visual] inspection (DET) of the affected parts [for discrepancies] and, depending on findings, accomplishment of applicable corrective action(s) [i.e., restoration of the anti- corrosion protection of frame forks of affected parts]. 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- 0410. Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 Airbus has issued Airbus Service Bulletin A350-52-P011, dated May 12, 2017. This service information describes procedures for a one-time detailed visual inspection of the frame forks around the hook bolt hole on the forward and aft cargo door, and applicable corrective actions. 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 the same type design. Costs of Compliance We estimate that this proposed AD affects 9 airplanes of U.S. registry. We estimate the following costs to comply with this proposed AD: Estimated Costs ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Action Labor cost Parts cost Cost per product Cost on U.S. operators ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Inspection................... Up to 9 work- $0 Up to $765............. Up to $6,885. hours x $85 per hour = $765. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- We estimate the following costs to do any necessary on-condition actions that would be required based on the results of the proposed inspection. We have no way of determining the number of aircraft that might need this action: [[Page 22416]] On-Condition Costs ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cost per Action Labor cost Parts cost product ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Restoration................................... 9 work-hours x $85 per hour = $50 $815 $765. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- According to the manufacturer, all of the costs of this proposed AD may be covered under warranty, thereby reducing the cost impact on affected individuals. We do not control warranty coverage for affected individuals. As a result, we have included all costs in our cost estimate. 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-2018-0410; Product Identifier 2018-NM-030-AD. (a) Comments Due Date We must receive comments by June 29, 2018. (b) Affected ADs None. (c) Applicability This AD applies to Airbus Model A350-941 airplanes certificated in any category, all manufacturer serial numbers. (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 52, Doors. (e) Reason This AD was prompted by an inspection on the production line that revealed evidence of paint peeling on the forward and aft cargo frame forks around the hook bolt hole. We are issuing this AD to address paint peeling on the forward and aft cargo doors that could develop into galvanic corrosion, which could lead to cargo door failure and possibly result in decompression of the airplane and injury to occupants. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Definitions (1) For the purpose of this AD, the affected parts are forward cargo doors, part number (P/N) WG102AGAAAAF and P/N WG102AKAAAAF, serial number (S/N) UH10007 through UH10022 inclusive, except S/N UH10009; and aft cargo doors P/N WH102AHAAAAC and P/N WH102ALAAAAC, S/N UH10008 through UH10022 inclusive. (2) For the purpose of this AD, a serviceable forward cargo door or a serviceable aft cargo door is a part that is not identified as an affected part, or is a part identified as an affected part on which a detailed visual inspection specified in Airbus Service Bulletin A350-52-P011, dated May 12, 2017, has been done and there were no findings. (h) Inspection Within 36 months since the date of issuance of the original standard airworthiness certificate or date of issuance of the original export certificate of airworthiness, or within 90 days after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later, accomplish a detailed visual inspection of each affected part for any deficiency (e.g., any paint peel-off of the hook bolt hole of the frame fork), in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A350-52-P011, dated May 12, 2017. (i) Corrective Actions If, during any detailed visual inspection required by paragraph (h) of this AD, any deficiency is found, before next flight, restore the anti-corrosion protection of frame forks of the affected part, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A350-52-P011, dated May 12, 2017, except as required by paragraph (j) of this AD. (j) Exceptions to Service Information Specifications Where Airbus Service Bulletin A350-52-P011, dated May 12, 2017, specifies contacting Airbus, and specifies that action as RC: This AD requires repair using a method approved in accordance with the procedures specified in paragraph (l)(2) of this AD. (k) Parts Installation Limitation From the effective date of this AD, it is allowed to install on an airplane a forward cargo door or an aft cargo door, provided the part is a serviceable forward cargo door or serviceable aft cargo door as defined in paragraph (g)(2) of this AD. [[Page 22417]] (l) 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 (m)(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. (3) Required for Compliance (RC): Except as required by paragraph (j) 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. (m) Related Information (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA AD 2018-0031, dated January 31, 2018, 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-2018-0410. (2) For more information about this AD, contact Kathleen Arrigotti, Aerospace Engineer, International Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; telephone and fax 206-231-3218. (3) For service information identified in this AD, contact Airbus SAS, Airworthiness Office--EAL, 1 Rond Point Maurice Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61 93 45 80; 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. Issued in Des Moines, Washington, on May 7, 2018. Michael Kaszycki, Acting Director, System Oversight Division, Aircraft Certification Service. 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Commission titled ‘‘Staff Activities pertaining to cyber security at licensee II. Conclusion
Related to the Evaluation of Materials facilities in a Commission paper, SECY– For the reasons discussed in this
Cyber Security Vulnerabilities’’ 17–0034, ‘‘Update to the U.S. Nuclear document, the NRC is discontinuing
(ADAMS Accession No. ML15201A509). Regulatory Commission Cyber Security rulemaking activity to develop cyber
This memorandum informed the Roadmap’’ (ADAMS Accession No. security requirements for byproduct
Commission of the ongoing evaluation ML16354A258). The update noted the materials licensees possessing risk-
to determine the cyber security risk to NRC staff’s further consideration of significant quantities of radioactive
each of the four sets of digital assets for cyber security requirements for materials. In the next edition of the
risk-significant radioactive materials radioactive materials licensees since the Unified Agenda, the NRC will update
licensees, and described the two- January 2016 memorandum. the entry for this rulemaking activity
pronged approach focused on Additionally, the paper stated that the and refer to this document to indicate
information gathering and consequence working group planned to complete its that the rulemaking has been
analysis that was used. evaluation of the questionnaire discontinued. This rulemaking activity
As part of the information gathering responses, consequence analysis, and will appear in the ‘‘Completed Actions’’
effort, the NRC staff distributed a any follow-up communication with
voluntary survey, ‘‘Questionnaire on section of the next edition of the Unified
stakeholders and develop Agenda, but will not appear in future
Cyber Security at Byproduct Materials recommendations for a path forward.
Licensees’’ (ADAMS Accession No. editions. If the NRC decides to pursue
ML15246A306) on April 29, 2016, to all Subsequently, the NRC completed its similar or related rulemaking activities
NRC and Agreement State licensees that evaluation of cyber security in the future, it will inform the public
possessed Category 1 and 2 quantities of requirements for byproduct materials through a new rulemaking entry in the
radioactive materials. The purpose of licensees in October 2017. Unified Agenda.
the questionnaire was to identify what The NRC staff concluded that Dated at Rockville, Maryland, this 10th day
key digital assets existed at each byproduct materials licensees that of May, 2018.
licensee type, how they were connected possess risk-significant quantities of For the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.
to internal/external networks and the radioactive material do not rely solely Victor McCree,
internet, and what technical and on digital assets to ensure safety or Executive Director for Operations.
procedural security measures were in physical protection. Rather, these [FR Doc. 2018–10358 Filed 5–14–18; 8:45 am]
place for protection and operation of licensees generally use a combination of BILLING CODE 7590–01–P
these systems and devices. The NRC measures, such as doors, locks, barriers,
staff also conducted outreach to human resources, and operational
stakeholders to encourage completion of processes, to ensure security, which DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
the questionnaire, and site visits to reflects a defense-in-depth approach to
manufacturers and panoramic irradiator physical protection and safety. As a Federal Aviation Administration
licensees. result, the staff concluded that a
The consequence analysis was compromise of any of the digital assets 14 CFR Part 39
conducted in parallel with the identified in the January 6, 2016,
information gathering effort, and [Docket No. FAA–2018–0410; Product
Commission memorandum would not Identifier 2018–NM–030–AD]
evaluated the potential for onsite and result in a direct dispersal of risk-
offsite consequences that could occur if significant quantities of radioactive RIN 2120–AA64
the availability, integrity, or material, or exposure of individuals to
confidentiality of data or systems radiation, without a concurrent and Airworthiness Directives; Airbus
associated with nuclear materials were targeted breach of the physical
compromised by a cyber attack. AGENCY: Federal Aviation
protection measures in force for these Administration (FAA), DOT.
Given the regulatory responsibilities
licensees. ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
of the U.S. Food and Drug
Administration (FDA), the NRC limited Therefore, the NRC staff determined (NPRM).
its evaluation of the software systems that the current cyber security threat
used in medical applications to the and potential consequences do not SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new
systems related to the radiation safety warrant regulatory action. However, the airworthiness directive (AD) for all
and physical protection authority of the NRC staff determined that it would be Airbus Model A350–941 airplanes. This
NRC. The NRC has a memorandum of prudent to issue an Information Notice proposed AD was prompted by an
understanding with the FDA that (IN) to communicate effective practices inspection on the production line that
clarifies the respective roles of each for cyber security to byproduct materials revealed evidence of paint peeling on
agency in regulating the safe use of licensees possessing risk-significant the forward and aft cargo frame forks
radiopharmaceuticals and sealed quantities of radioactive material. The around the hook bolt hole. This
sources, and other medical devices IN will provide licensees with a better proposed AD would require a detailed
containing radioactive material understanding of contemporary cyber visual inspection for any deficiency of
(ADAMS Accession No. ML023520399). security issues and strategies to protect the frame forks around the hook bolt
Additional information on the FDA’s digital assets (e.g., computers, digital hole on certain forward and aft cargo
activities, role, and expectations for the alarm systems), including those used to doors and applicable corrective actions.
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continued cyber security of medical facilitate compliance with physical We are proposing this AD to address the
devices can be found at https:// security requirements, such as those in unsafe condition on these products.
www.fda.gov/downloads/ 10 CFR part 37. The IN, which will DATES: We must receive comments on
medicaldevices/digitalhealth/ reference existing cyber security this proposed AD by June 29, 2018.
ucm544684.pdf. guidance developed by the NRC’s Office ADDRESSES: You may send comments,
On February 28, 2017, the NRC staff of Nuclear Reactor Regulation and other using the procedures found in 14 CFR
provided an update to the Commission Federal agencies, will be issued later in 11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following
on the status of agency activities 2018. methods:
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• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to Comments Invited A350–52–P011, dated May 12, 2017] to
http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the provide inspection instructions.
We invite you to send any written For the reasons described above, this
instructions for submitting comments.
relevant data, views, or arguments about [EASA] AD requires a one-time detailed
• Fax: 202–493–2251. this proposal. Send your comments to [visual] inspection (DET) of the affected parts
• Mail: U.S. Department of an address listed under the ADDRESSES [for discrepancies] and, depending on
Transportation, Docket Operations, M– section. Include ‘‘Docket No. FAA– findings, accomplishment of applicable
30, West Building Ground Floor, Room 2018–0410; Product Identifier 2018– corrective action(s) [i.e., restoration of the
anti-corrosion protection of frame forks of
W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, NM–030–AD’’ at the beginning of your
affected parts].
Washington, DC 20590. comments. We specifically invite
• Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail comments on the overall regulatory, You may examine the MCAI in the
address above between 9 a.m. and 5 economic, environmental, and energy AD docket on the internet at http://
p.m., Monday through Friday, except aspects of this NPRM. We will consider www.regulations.gov by searching for
Federal holidays. all comments received by the closing and locating Docket No. FAA–2018–
date and may amend this NPRM based 0410.
For service information identified in
on those comments. Related Service Information Under 1
this NPRM, contact Airbus SAS,
Airworthiness Office—EAL, 1 Rond We will post all comments we CFR Part 51
Point Maurice Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac receive, without change, to http://
www.regulations.gov, including any Airbus has issued Airbus Service
Cedex, France; telephone +33 5 61 93 36 Bulletin A350–52–P011, dated May 12,
96; fax +33 5 61 93 45 80; email personal information you provide. We
will also post a report summarizing each 2017. This service information describes
continued-airworthiness.a350@ procedures for a one-time detailed
airbus.com; internet http:// substantive verbal contact we receive
about this NPRM. visual inspection of the frame forks
www.airbus.com. You may view this around the hook bolt hole on the
service information at the FAA, Discussion forward and aft cargo door, and
Transport Standards Branch, 2200 applicable corrective actions. This
South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For The European Aviation Safety Agency
(EASA), which is the Technical Agent service information is reasonably
information on the availability of this available because the interested parties
material at the FAA, call 206–231–3195. for the Member States of the European
Union, has issued EASA AD 2018–0031, have access to it through their normal
Examining the AD Docket dated January 31, 2018 (referred to after course of business or by the means
this as the Mandatory Continuing identified in the ADDRESSES section.
You may examine the AD docket on
Airworthiness Information, or ‘‘the FAA’s Determination and Requirements
the internet at http://
MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe condition of This Proposed AD
www.regulations.gov by searching for
for all Airbus Model A350–941
and locating Docket No. FAA–2018– This product has been approved by
airplanes. The MCAI states:
0410; or in person at the Docket the aviation authority of another
Management Facility between 9 a.m. Following an inspection on the production country, and is approved for operation
and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, line, paint peeling was found on forward and in the United States. Pursuant to our
except Federal holidays. The AD docket aft cargo door frame forks around the hook
bilateral agreement with the State of
bolt hole. Subsequent investigations
contains this NPRM, the regulatory determined this had been caused by incorrect Design Authority, we have been notified
evaluation, any comments received, and masking method during application of of the unsafe condition described in the
other information. The street address for primer, top coat and Tartaric Sulfuric MCAI and service information
the Docket Operations office (telephone Anodizing (TSA) layer. As the cargo doors referenced above. We are proposing this
800–647–5527) is in the ADDRESSES are located in an area with high corrosion AD because we evaluated all pertinent
section. Comments will be available in sensitivity, where a surface protection with information and determined an unsafe
the AD docket shortly after receipt. primer, top coat and TSA is specified, in case condition exists and is likely to exist or
of paint peeling off, galvanic corrosion could develop on other products of the same
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: develop. type design.
Kathleen Arrigotti, Aerospace Engineer, This condition, if not detected and
International Section, Transport corrected, could lead to cargo door failure, Costs of Compliance
Standards Branch, FAA, 2200 South possibly resulting in decompression of the
aeroplane and injury to occupants. We estimate that this proposed AD
216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198;
To address this potential unsafe condition, affects 9 airplanes of U.S. registry.
telephone and fax 206–231–3218.
Airbus identified the affected parts and We estimate the following costs to
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: issued the SB [Airbus Service Bulletin (SB) comply with this proposed AD:
ESTIMATED COSTS
Cost per Cost on U.S.
Action Labor cost Parts cost product operators
Inspection .................................................. Up to 9 work-hours × $85 per hour = $0 Up to $765 .......... Up to $6,885.
$765.
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We estimate the following costs to do would be required based on the results way of determining the number of
any necessary on-condition actions that of the proposed inspection. We have no aircraft that might need this action:
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ON-CONDITION COSTS
Cost per
Action Labor cost Parts cost product
Restoration ................................................................... 9 work-hours × $85 per hour = $765 ........................... $50 $815
According to the manufacturer, all of 1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory (f) Compliance
the costs of this proposed AD may be action’’ under Executive Order 12866; Comply with this AD within the
covered under warranty, thereby 2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the compliance times specified, unless already
reducing the cost impact on affected DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures done.
individuals. We do not control warranty (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); (g) Definitions
coverage for affected individuals. As a 3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in
(1) For the purpose of this AD, the affected
result, we have included all costs in our Alaska; and
parts are forward cargo doors, part number
cost estimate. 4. Will not have a significant
(P/N) WG102AGAAAAF and P/N
economic impact, positive or negative, WG102AKAAAAF, serial number (S/N)
Authority for This Rulemaking on a substantial number of small entities UH10007 through UH10022 inclusive, except
Title 49 of the United States Code under the criteria of the Regulatory S/N UH10009; and aft cargo doors P/N
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue Flexibility Act. WH102AHAAAAC and P/N
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, WH102ALAAAAC, S/N UH10008 through
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 UH10022 inclusive.
section 106, describes the authority of (2) For the purpose of this AD, a
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII: serviceable forward cargo door or a
safety, Incorporation by reference,
Aviation Programs, describes in more serviceable aft cargo door is a part that is not
Safety.
detail the scope of the Agency’s identified as an affected part, or is a part
authority. The Proposed Amendment identified as an affected part on which a
We are issuing this rulemaking under detailed visual inspection specified in Airbus
Accordingly, under the authority Service Bulletin A350–52–P011, dated May
the authority described in Subtitle VII, delegated to me by the Administrator, 12, 2017, has been done and there were no
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part findings.
‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that 39 as follows:
section, Congress charges the FAA with (h) Inspection
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS Within 36 months since the date of
air commerce by prescribing regulations DIRECTIVES issuance of the original standard
for practices, methods, and procedures airworthiness certificate or date of issuance
the Administrator finds necessary for ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 of the original export certificate of
continues to read as follows: airworthiness, or within 90 days after the
safety in air commerce. This regulation effective date of this AD, whichever occurs
is within the scope of that authority Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. later, accomplish a detailed visual inspection
because it addresses an unsafe condition of each affected part for any deficiency (e.g.,
§ 39.13 [Amended]
that is likely to exist or develop on any paint peel-off of the hook bolt hole of the
products identified in this rulemaking ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding frame fork), in accordance with the
action. the following new airworthiness Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus
This proposed AD is issued in directive (AD): Service Bulletin A350–52–P011, dated May
Airbus: Docket No. FAA–2018–0410; Product 12, 2017.
accordance with authority delegated by
the Executive Director, Aircraft Identifier 2018–NM–030–AD. (i) Corrective Actions
Certification Service, as authorized by (a) Comments Due Date If, during any detailed visual inspection
FAA Order 8000.51C. In accordance We must receive comments by June 29, required by paragraph (h) of this AD, any
with that order, issuance of ADs is 2018. deficiency is found, before next flight, restore
normally a function of the Compliance the anti-corrosion protection of frame forks of
(b) Affected ADs the affected part, in accordance with the
and Airworthiness Division, but during
None. Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus
this transition period, the Executive
Service Bulletin A350–52–P011, dated May
Director has delegated the authority to (c) Applicability 12, 2017, except as required by paragraph (j)
issue ADs applicable to transport This AD applies to Airbus Model A350– of this AD.
category airplanes to the Director of the 941 airplanes certificated in any category, all
System Oversight Division. (j) Exceptions to Service Information
manufacturer serial numbers.
Specifications
Regulatory Findings (d) Subject Where Airbus Service Bulletin A350–52–
We determined that this proposed AD Air Transport Association (ATA) of P011, dated May 12, 2017, specifies
America Code 52, Doors. contacting Airbus, and specifies that action
would not have federalism implications as RC: This AD requires repair using a
under Executive Order 13132. This (e) Reason method approved in accordance with the
proposed AD would not have a This AD was prompted by an inspection on procedures specified in paragraph (l)(2) of
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substantial direct effect on the States, on the production line that revealed evidence of this AD.
the relationship between the national paint peeling on the forward and aft cargo
frame forks around the hook bolt hole. We (k) Parts Installation Limitation
Government and the States, or on the
distribution of power and are issuing this AD to address paint peeling From the effective date of this AD, it is
on the forward and aft cargo doors that could allowed to install on an airplane a forward
responsibilities among the various develop into galvanic corrosion, which could cargo door or an aft cargo door, provided the
levels of government. lead to cargo door failure and possibly result part is a serviceable forward cargo door or
For the reasons discussed above, I in decompression of the airplane and injury serviceable aft cargo door as defined in
certify this proposed regulation: to occupants. paragraph (g)(2) of this AD.
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(l) Other FAA AD Provisions Issued in Des Moines, Washington, on May • Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail
The following provisions also apply to this 7, 2018. address above between 9 a.m. and 5
AD: Michael Kaszycki, p.m., Monday through Friday, except
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance Acting Director, System Oversight Division, Federal holidays.
(AMOCs): The Manager, International Aircraft Certification Service. For service information identified in
Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA, this NPRM, contact Boeing Commercial
[FR Doc. 2018–10211 Filed 5–14–18; 8:45 am]
has the authority to approve AMOCs for this
AD, if requested using the procedures found BILLING CODE 4910–13–P Airplanes, Attention: Contractual & Data
in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR Services (C&DS), 2600 Westminster
39.19, send your request to your principal Blvd., MC 110–SK57, Seal Beach, CA
inspector or local Flight Standards District DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 90740–5600; telephone 562–797–1717;
Office, as appropriate. If sending information internet https://www.myboeingfleet.
directly to the International Section, send it Federal Aviation Administration com. You may view this service
to the attention of the person identified in information at the FAA, Transport
paragraph (m)(2) of this AD. Information may 14 CFR Part 39
be emailed to: 9-ANM-116-AMOC-
Standards Branch, 2200 South 216th St.,
REQUESTS@faa.gov. Before using any [Docket No. FAA–2018–0408; Product Des Moines, WA. For information on the
approved AMOC, notify your appropriate Identifier 2017–NM–146–AD] availability of this material at the FAA,
principal inspector, or lacking a principal call 206–231–3195. It is also available
RIN 2120–AA64
inspector, the manager of the local flight on the internet at http://
standards district office/certificate holding www.regulations.gov by searching for
district office. Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing
Company Airplanes and locating Docket No. FAA–2018–
(2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any
requirement in this AD to obtain corrective
0408.
actions from a manufacturer, the action must
AGENCY: Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT. Examining the AD Docket
be accomplished using a method approved
by the Manager, International Section, ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking You may examine the AD docket on
Transport Standards Branch, FAA; or the (NPRM). the internet at http://
European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA); or www.regulations.gov by searching for
Airbus’s EASA Design Organization SUMMARY: We propose to supersede and locating Docket No. FAA–2018–
Approval (DOA). If approved by the DOA, Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2016–13– 0408; or in person at the Docket
the approval must include the DOA- 16, which applies to all The Boeing Management Facility between 9 a.m.
authorized signature. Company Model 737–600, –700, –700C,
(3) Required for Compliance (RC): Except and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
as required by paragraph (j) of this AD: If any –800, –900, and –900ER series except Federal holidays. The AD docket
service information contains procedures or airplanes. AD 2016–13–16 requires an contains this NPRM, the regulatory
tests that are identified as RC, those inspection or records check to evaluation, any comments received, and
procedures and tests must be done to comply determine if affected horizontal other information. The street address for
with this AD; any procedures or tests that are stabilizers are installed, related the Docket Office (phone: 800–647–
not identified as RC are recommended. Those investigative actions, and, for affected 5527) is in the ADDRESSES section.
procedures and tests that are not identified horizontal stabilizers, repetitive
as RC may be deviated from using accepted Comments will be available in the AD
methods in accordance with the operator’s
inspections for any crack of the docket shortly after receipt.
maintenance or inspection program without horizontal stabilizer rear spar upper FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Lu
obtaining approval of an AMOC, provided chord, and corrective action if Lu, Aerospace Engineer, Airframe
the procedures and tests identified as RC can necessary. Since we issued AD 2016– Section, FAA, Seattle ACO Branch, 2200
be done and the airplane can be put back in 13–16, we have determined that South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198;
an airworthy condition. Any substitutions or clarification of inspection areas and
changes to procedures or tests identified as phone and fax: 206–231–3525; email:
serial number information of the lu.lu@faa.gov.
RC require approval of an AMOC.
horizontal stabilizer is necessary.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
(m) Related Information Therefore, this proposed AD would
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing retain the requirements of AD 2016–13– Comments Invited
Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA AD 16, with revised service information that
2018–0031, dated January 31, 2018, for
We invite you to send any written
clarifies the inspection areas and serial
related information. This MCAI may be relevant data, views, or arguments about
number information of the horizontal
found in the AD docket on the internet at this proposal. Send your comments to
stabilizer. We are proposing this AD to
http://www.regulations.gov by searching for an address listed under the ADDRESSES
address the unsafe condition on these
and locating Docket No. FAA–2018–0410. section. Include ‘‘Docket No. FAA–
(2) For more information about this AD, products.
2018–0408; Product Identifier 2017–
contact Kathleen Arrigotti, Aerospace DATES: We must receive comments on NM–146–AD’’ at the beginning of your
Engineer, International Section, Transport this proposed AD by June 29, 2018. comments. We specifically invite
Standards Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th
St., Des Moines, WA 98198; telephone and ADDRESSES: You may send comments, comments on the overall regulatory,
fax 206–231–3218. using the procedures found in 14 CFR economic, environmental, and energy
(3) For service information identified in 11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following aspects of this NPRM. We will consider
this AD, contact Airbus SAS, Airworthiness methods: all comments received by the closing
Office—EAL, 1 Rond Point Maurice Bellonte, • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to date and may amend this NPRM
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31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone +33 http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the because of those comments.
5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61 93 45 80; email instructions for submitting comments. We will post all comments we
continued-airworthiness.a350@airbus.com; • Fax: 202–493–2251. receive, without change, to http://
internet http://www.airbus.com. You may
view this service information at the FAA,
• Mail: U.S. Department of www.regulations.gov, including any
Transport Standards Branch, 2200 South Transportation, Docket Operations, M– personal information you provide. We
216th St., Des Moines, WA. For information 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room will also post a report summarizing each
on the availability of this material at the W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, substantive verbal contact we receive
FAA, call 206–231–3195. Washington, DC 20590. about this proposed AD.
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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 29, 2018. | |
| Contact | Kathleen Arrigotti, Aerospace Engineer, International Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; telephone and fax 206-231-3218. | |
| FR Citation | 83 FR 22414 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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