83 FR 24236 - Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Defense and Space S.A. (Formerly Known as Construcciones Aeronauticas, S.A.) Airplanes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 102 (May 25, 2018)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 102 (May 25, 2018)
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| FR Document | 2018-11142 |
[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 102 (Friday, May 25, 2018)] [Proposed Rules] [Pages 24236-24240] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2018-11142] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2018-0416; Product Identifier 2017-NM-164-AD] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Defense and Space S.A. (Formerly Known as Construcciones Aeronauticas, S.A.) 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 Defense and Space S.A. Model CN-235, CN-235-100, CN-235-200, and CN-235-300 airplanes; and certain Model C-295 airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by a report that cracks were found on the stabilizer- to-fuselage rear attachment fitting. This proposed AD would require a detailed inspection of the upper and lower lugs of each horizontal stabilizer-to-fuselage rear attachment fitting, repair if necessary, and a report of findings. We are proposing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products. DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by July 9, 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 Defense and Space Services/Engineering Support, Avenida de Arag[oacute]n 404, 28022 Madrid, Spain; telephone +34 91 585 55 84; fax +34 91 585 31 27; email [email protected]. 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- 0416; 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: Shahram Daneshmandi, Aerospace Engineer, International Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; telephone and fax 206-231-3220. 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-2018-0416; Product Identifier 2017-NM-164-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 2017-0218, dated November 8, 2017 (referred to after this as the Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or ``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for all Airbus Defense and Space S.A. Model CN-235, CN-235-100, CN-235-200, and CN-235-300 airplanes; and [[Page 24237]] certain Model C-295 airplanes. The MCAI states: Cracks were reportedly found on the stabilizer-to-fuselage rear attachment fitting of a CN-235 aeroplane. Subsequent investigation determined that the affected horizontal attachment fitting was a reworked part. This condition, if not detected and corrected, could lead to reduced structural integrity of lugs of the stabilizer-to-fuselage rear attachment fittings and consequent lug or fitting failure, possibly resulting in reduced control of the aeroplane. To address this potentially unsafe condition, Airbus Defence and Space (D&S) issued Alert Operators Transmission (AOT) AOT-C295-55- 0005 and AOT-CN235-55-0004 to provide inspection instructions. For the reasons described above, this [EASA] AD requires a one- time detailed inspection (DET) of the upper and lower lugs of the horizontal stabilizer-to-fuselage rear attachment fittings on the left hand (LH) and right hand (RH) sides and, depending on findings, accomplishment of applicable corrective action(s) [repairs]. This [EASA] AD also requires reporting of all findings, including none. 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- 0416. Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 Airbus Defense and Space S.A. has issued Alert Operators Transmission (AOT) AOT-CN235-55-0004, Revision 1, dated October 24, 2016; and AOT AOT-C295-55-0005, Revision 1, dated October 24, 2016. This service information describes a detailed inspection of the upper and lower lugs of each horizontal stabilizer-to-fuselage rear attachment fitting (left- and right-hand sides), repair if necessary, and sending inspection results to the manufacturer. 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. Costs of Compliance We estimate that this proposed AD affects 14 airplanes of U.S. registry. We estimate the following costs to comply with this proposed AD: Estimated Costs ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cost per Cost on U.S. Action Labor cost Parts cost product operators ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Inspection............................ 8 work-hours x $85 per $0 $680 $9,520 hour = $680. Reporting............................. 1 work-hour x $85 per 0 85 1,190 hour = $85. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- We estimate the following costs to do any necessary repair 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 repair: On-Condition Costs ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cost per Action Labor cost Parts cost product ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Repair..................................... 15 work-hours x $85 per hour = $0 $1,275 $1,275. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Paperwork Reduction Act A federal agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, nor shall a person be subject to penalty for failure to comply with a collection of information subject to the requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act unless that collection of information displays a current valid OMB control number. The control number for the collection of information required by this NPRM is 2120- 0056. The paperwork cost associated with this NPRM has been detailed in the Costs of Compliance section of this document and includes time for reviewing instructions, as well as completing and reviewing the collection of information. Therefore, all reporting associated with this NPRM is mandatory. Comments concerning the accuracy of this burden and suggestions for reducing the burden should be directed to the FAA at 800 Independence Ave. SW, Washington, DC 20591, ATTN: Information Collection Clearance Officer, AES-200. 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. [[Page 24238]] 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 Defense and Space S.A. (Formerly Known as Construcciones Aeronauticas, S.A.): Docket No. FAA-2018-0416; Product Identifier 2017-NM-164-AD. (a) Comments Due Date We must receive comments by July 9, 2018. (b) Affected ADs None. (c) Applicability This AD applies to Airbus Defense and Space S.A. Model airplanes, certificated in any category, specified in paragraphs (c)(1) and (c)(2) of this AD. (1) Model CN-235, CN-235-100, CN-235-200, and CN-235-300 airplanes, all manufacturer serial numbers (MSN). (2) Model C-295 airplanes, MSN 001 through 148 inclusive. (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 55, Horizontal stabilizer. (e) Reason This AD was prompted by a report that cracks were found on the stabilizer-to-fuselage rear attachment fitting. We are issuing this AD to address such cracking, which could lead to reduced structural integrity of the lugs on the stabilizer-to-fuselage rear attachment fittings and consequent lug or fitting failure, and could result in reduced controllability of the airplane. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Inspection Within the compliance times specified in figure 1 or figure 2 to paragraph (g) of this AD, as applicable, accomplish a detailed inspection for cracks or rework of the upper and lower lugs of each horizontal stabilizer-to-fuselage rear attachment fitting (left- and right-hand sides), in accordance with the instructions of Airbus Defence and Space Alert Operators Transmission (AOT) AOT-CN235-55- 0004, Revision 1, dated October 24, 2016; or Airbus Defence and Space AOT AOT-C295-55-0005, Revision 1, dated October 24, 2016; as applicable. [GRAPHIC] [TIFF OMITTED] TP25MY18.001 [[Page 24239]] [GRAPHIC] [TIFF OMITTED] TP25MY18.002 (h) Corrective Action If, during the detailed inspection required by paragraph (g) of this AD, any discrepancy (i.e., cracking or rework) is detected, as specified in Airbus Defence and Space AOT AOT-CN235-55-0004, Revision 1, dated October 24, 2016; or Airbus Defence and Space AOT AOT-C295-55-0005, Revision 1, dated October 24, 2016; as applicable: Before further flight, contact the Manager, International Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA; or the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA); or Airbus Defense and Space S.A.'s EASA Design Organization Approval (DOA), for approved repair instructions. If approved by the DOA, the approval must include the DOA-authorized signature. Accomplish the repair accordingly within the compliance time specified in those instructions, including any repetitive post- repair inspections, if applicable. (i) Reporting Requirement Submit a one-time report of the findings (both positive and negative) of the inspection required by paragraph (g) of this AD to Airbus Defense and Space S.A., in accordance with Airbus Defence and Space AOT AOT-CN235-55-0004, Revision 1, dated October 24, 2016; or Airbus Defence and Space AOT AOT-C295-55-0005, Revision 1, dated October 24, 2016; as applicable; at the applicable time specified in paragraph (i)(1) or (i)(2) of this AD. (1) If the inspection was done on or after the effective date of this AD: Submit the report within 60 days after the inspection. (2) If the inspection was done before the effective date of this AD: Submit the report within 60 days after the effective date of this AD. (j) Parts Installation Limitations As of the effective date of this AD, no person may install, on any airplane, a horizontal stabilizer-to-fuselage rear attachment fitting, unless the part is new or it has been inspected in accordance with instructions of Airbus Defence and Space AOT AOT- CN235-55-0004, Revision 1, dated October 24, 2016; or Airbus Defence and Space AOT AOT-C295-55-0005, Revision 1, dated October 24, 2016; as applicable; and no discrepancy was found. Before installation of the horizontal stabilizer-to-fuselage rear attachment fitting, contact the Manager, International Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA; or the EASA; or Airbus Defense and Space S.A.'s EASA DOA, for approved instructions and do those instructions accordingly. If approved by the DOA, the approval must include the DOA-authorized signature. (k) Credit for Previous Actions This paragraph provides credit for actions required by paragraphs (g), (h), and (i) of this AD, if those actions were performed before the effective date of this AD using Airbus Defence and Space AOT AOT-CN235-55-0004, dated December 22, 2015; or Airbus Defence and Space AOT AOT-C295-55-0005, December 22, 2015; as applicable. (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 EASA; or Airbus Defense and Space S.A.'s DOA. If approved by the DOA, the approval must include the DOA-authorized signature. (3) Paperwork Reduction Act Burden Statement: A federal agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, nor shall a person be subject to a penalty for failure to comply with a collection of information subject to the requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act unless that collection of information displays a current valid OMB Control Number. The OMB Control Number for this information collection is 2120-0056. Public reporting for this collection of information is estimated to be approximately 1 hour per response, including the time for reviewing instructions, completing and reviewing the collection of information. All responses to this collection of information are mandatory. Comments concerning the accuracy of this burden and suggestions for reducing the burden should be directed to the FAA at: 800 Independence Ave. SW, Washington, DC 20591, Attn: Information Collection Clearance Officer, AES-200. (m) Related Information (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA AD 2017-0218, dated November 8, 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-2018-0416. (2) For more information about this AD, contact Shahram Daneshmandi, Aerospace Engineer, International Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; telephone and fax 206-231-3220. [[Page 24240]] (3) For service information identified in this AD, contact Airbus Defense and Space Services/Engineering Support, Avenida de Arag[oacute]n 404, 28022 Madrid, Spain; telephone +34 91 585 55 84; fax +34 91 585 31 27; email [email protected]. 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 11, 2018. Michael Kaszycki, Acting Director, System Oversight Division, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2018-11142 Filed 5-24-18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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directly to the International Section, send it Issued in Des Moines, Washington, on May +34 91 585 31 27; email
to the attention of the person identified in 15, 2018. MTA.TechnicalService@airbus.com.
paragraph (l)(2) of this AD. Information may Dionne Palermo, You may view this service information
be emailed to: 9-ANM-116-AMOC- Acting Director, System Oversight Division, at the FAA, Transport Standards
REQUESTS@faa.gov. Before using any Aircraft Certification Service. Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des
approved AMOC, notify your appropriate Moines, WA. For information on the
[FR Doc. 2018–11135 Filed 5–24–18; 8:45 am]
principal inspector, or lacking a principal
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P availability of this material at the FAA,
inspector, the manager of the local flight
standards district office/certificate holding
call 206–231–3195.
district office. Examining the AD Docket
(2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
requirement in this AD to obtain corrective You may examine the AD docket on
Federal Aviation Administration the internet at http://
actions from a manufacturer, the action must
be accomplished using a method approved www.regulations.gov by searching for
by the Manager, International Section, 14 CFR Part 39 and locating Docket No. FAA–2018–
Transport Standards Branch, FAA; or the [Docket No. FAA–2018–0416; Product 0416; or in person at the Docket
European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA); or Identifier 2017–NM–164–AD] Management Facility between 9 a.m.
Fokker Services B.V.’s EASA Design and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
Organization Approval (DOA). If approved by RIN 2120–AA64
except Federal holidays. The AD docket
the DOA, the approval must include the contains this NPRM, the regulatory
DOA-authorized signature. Airworthiness Directives; Airbus
Defense and Space S.A. (Formerly evaluation, any comments received, and
(3) Reporting Requirements: A federal other information. The street address for
agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a Known as Construcciones
Aeronauticas, S.A.) Airplanes the Docket Operations office (telephone
person is not required to respond to, nor 800–647–5527) is in the ADDRESSES
shall a person be subject to a penalty for
AGENCY: Federal Aviation section. Comments will be available in
failure to comply with a collection of
information subject to the requirements of
Administration (FAA), DOT. the AD docket shortly after receipt.
the Paperwork Reduction Act unless that ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
collection of information displays a current (NPRM). Shahram Daneshmandi, Aerospace
valid OMB Control Number. The OMB Engineer, International Section,
Control Number for this information SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new Transport Standards Branch, FAA, 2200
collection is 2120–0056. Public reporting for airworthiness directive (AD) for all South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198;
this collection of information is estimated to Airbus Defense and Space S.A. Model telephone and fax 206–231–3220.
be approximately 1 hour per response, CN–235, CN–235–100, CN–235–200,
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
including the time for reviewing instructions, and CN–235–300 airplanes; and certain
completing and reviewing the collection of Model C–295 airplanes. This proposed Comments Invited
information. All responses to this collection AD was prompted by a report that
of information are mandatory. Comments We invite you to send any written
cracks were found on the stabilizer-to-
concerning the accuracy of this burden and relevant data, views, or arguments about
fuselage rear attachment fitting. This
suggestions for reducing the burden should this proposal. Send your comments to
proposed AD would require a detailed
be directed to the FAA at: 800 Independence an address listed under the ADDRESSES
inspection of the upper and lower lugs
Ave. SW, Washington, DC 20591, Attn: section. Include ‘‘Docket No. FAA–
of each horizontal stabilizer-to-fuselage
Information Collection Clearance Officer, 2018–0416; Product Identifier 2017–
rear attachment fitting, repair if
AES–200. NM–164–AD’’ at the beginning of your
necessary, and a report of findings. We
comments. We specifically invite
(l) Related Information are proposing this AD to address the
comments on the overall regulatory,
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing unsafe condition on these products.
economic, environmental, and energy
Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA AD DATES: We must receive comments on aspects of this NPRM. We will consider
2017–0163, dated September 4, 2017; this proposed AD by July 9, 2018. all comments received by the closing
corrected September 5, 2017; for related ADDRESSES: You may send comments, date and may amend this NPRM based
information. This MCAI may be found in the
using the procedures found in 14 CFR on those comments.
AD docket on the internet at http://
www.regulations.gov by searching for and
11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following We will post all comments we
locating Docket No. FAA–2018–0448. methods: receive, without change, to http://
(2) For more information about this AD, • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to www.regulations.gov, including any
contact Tom Rodriquez, Aerospace Engineer, http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the personal information you provide. We
International Section, Transport Standards instructions for submitting comments. will also post a report summarizing each
Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th St., Des • Fax: 202–493–2251. substantive verbal contact we receive
Moines, WA 98198; telephone and fax 206– • Mail: U.S. Department of about this NPRM.
231–3226. Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
(3) For service information identified in 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room Discussion
this AD, contact Fokker Services B.V., W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, The European Aviation Safety Agency
Technical Services Dept., P.O. Box 1357, Washington, DC 20590. (EASA), which is the Technical Agent
2130 EL Hoofddorp, the Netherlands; • Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail for the Member States of the European
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telephone: +31 (0)88–6280–350; fax: +31
address above between 9 a.m. and 5 Union, has issued EASA AD 2017–0218,
(0)88–6280–111; email: technicalservices@
fokker.com; internet: http://
p.m., Monday through Friday, except dated November 8, 2017 (referred to
www.myfokkerfleet.com. You may view this Federal holidays. after this as the Mandatory Continuing
service information at the FAA, Transport For service information identified in Airworthiness Information, or ‘‘the
Standards Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des this NPRM, contact Airbus Defense and MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe condition
Moines, WA. For information on the Space Services/Engineering Support, for all Airbus Defense and Space S.A.
availability of this material at the FAA, call Avenida de Aragón 404, 28022 Madrid, Model CN–235, CN–235–100, CN–235–
206–231–3195. Spain; telephone +34 91 585 55 84; fax 200, and CN–235–300 airplanes; and
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certain Model C–295 airplanes. The You may examine the MCAI in the of business or by the means identified
MCAI states: AD docket on the internet at http:// in the ADDRESSES section.
Cracks were reportedly found on the www.regulations.gov by searching for
and locating Docket No. FAA–2018– FAA’s Determination and Requirements
stabilizer-to-fuselage rear attachment fitting
of a CN–235 aeroplane. Subsequent 0416. of This Proposed AD
investigation determined that the affected
Related Service Information Under 1 This product has been approved by
horizontal attachment fitting was a reworked
part. CFR Part 51 the aviation authority of another
This condition, if not detected and country, and is approved for operation
corrected, could lead to reduced structural Airbus Defense and Space S.A. has in the United States. Pursuant to our
integrity of lugs of the stabilizer-to-fuselage issued Alert Operators Transmission bilateral agreement with the State of
rear attachment fittings and consequent lug (AOT) AOT–CN235–55–0004, Revision Design Authority, we have been notified
or fitting failure, possibly resulting in 1, dated October 24, 2016; and AOT of the unsafe condition described in the
reduced control of the aeroplane. AOT–C295–55–0005, Revision 1, dated
To address this potentially unsafe MCAI and service information
October 24, 2016. This service referenced above. We are proposing this
condition, Airbus Defence and Space (D&S)
issued Alert Operators Transmission (AOT)
information describes a detailed AD because we evaluated all pertinent
AOT–C295–55–0005 and AOT–CN235–55– inspection of the upper and lower lugs information and determined an unsafe
0004 to provide inspection instructions. of each horizontal stabilizer-to-fuselage condition exists and is likely to exist or
For the reasons described above, this rear attachment fitting (left- and right- develop on other products of these same
[EASA] AD requires a one-time detailed hand sides), repair if necessary, and type designs.
inspection (DET) of the upper and lower lugs sending inspection results to the
of the horizontal stabilizer-to-fuselage rear manufacturer. These documents are Costs of Compliance
attachment fittings on the left hand (LH) and distinct since they apply to different
right hand (RH) sides and, depending on We estimate that this proposed AD
findings, accomplishment of applicable airplane models. This service
information is reasonably available affects 14 airplanes of U.S. registry.
corrective action(s) [repairs]. This [EASA] AD
also requires reporting of all findings, because the interested parties have We estimate the following costs to
including none. access to it through their normal course comply with this proposed AD:
ESTIMATED COSTS
Cost per Cost on U.S.
Action Labor cost Parts cost product operators
Inspection ........................................................ 8 work-hours × $85 per hour = $680 ............. $0 $680 $9,520
Reporting ......................................................... 1 work-hour × $85 per hour = $85 ................. 0 85 1,190
We estimate the following costs to do required based on the results of the determining the number of aircraft that
any necessary repair that would be proposed inspection. We have no way of might need this repair:
ON-CONDITION COSTS
Cost per
Action Labor cost Parts cost product
Repair ........................................................................... 15 work-hours × $85 per hour = $1,275 ...................... $0 $1,275
Paperwork Reduction Act and suggestions for reducing the burden for practices, methods, and procedures
should be directed to the FAA at 800 the Administrator finds necessary for
A federal agency may not conduct or Independence Ave. SW, Washington, safety in air commerce. This regulation
sponsor, and a person is not required to DC 20591, ATTN: Information is within the scope of that authority
respond to, nor shall a person be subject Collection Clearance Officer, AES–200. because it addresses an unsafe condition
to penalty for failure to comply with a that is likely to exist or develop on
collection of information subject to the Authority for This Rulemaking
products identified in this rulemaking
requirements of the Paperwork Title 49 of the United States Code action.
Reduction Act unless that collection of specifies the FAA’s authority to issue
information displays a current valid rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, This proposed AD is issued in
OMB control number. The control section 106, describes the authority of accordance with authority delegated by
number for the collection of information the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII: the Executive Director, Aircraft
required by this NPRM is 2120–0056. Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more Certification Service, as authorized by
The paperwork cost associated with this detail the scope of the Agency’s FAA Order 8000.51C. In accordance
amozie on DSK3GDR082PROD with PROPOSALS1
NPRM has been detailed in the Costs of authority. with that order, issuance of ADs is
Compliance section of this document We are issuing this rulemaking under normally a function of the Compliance
and includes time for reviewing the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII, and Airworthiness Division, but during
instructions, as well as completing and Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: this transition period, the Executive
reviewing the collection of information. General requirements.’’ Under that Director has delegated the authority to
Therefore, all reporting associated with section, Congress charges the FAA with issue ADs applicable to transport
this NPRM is mandatory. Comments promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in category airplanes to the Director of the
concerning the accuracy of this burden air commerce by prescribing regulations System Oversight Division.
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(3) For service information identified in p.m., Monday through Friday, except this as the Mandatory Continuing
this AD, contact Airbus Defense and Space Federal holidays. Airworthiness Information, or ‘‘the
Services/Engineering Support, Avenida de For service information identified in MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe condition
Aragón 404, 28022 Madrid, Spain; telephone this NPRM, contact Airbus SAS, for all Airbus Model A300 series
+34 91 585 55 84; fax +34 91 585 31 27; email Airworthiness Office—EAW, 1 Rond
MTA.TechnicalService@airbus.com. You
airplanes. The MCAI states:
may view this service information at the
Point Maurice Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac The airworthiness limitations for the
FAA, Transport Standards Branch, 2200 Cedex, France; telephone +33 5 61 93 36 Airbus A300 aeroplanes, which are approved
South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For 96; fax +33 5 61 93 44 51; email by EASA, are currently defined and
information on the availability of this account.airworth-eas@airbus.com; published in the Airbus A300 Airworthiness
material at the FAA, call 206–231–3195. internet http://www.airbus.com. You Limitations Section (ALS) documents. The
Issued in Des Moines, Washington, on May may view this service information at the Damage Tolerant Airworthiness Limitation
FAA, Transport Standards Branch, 2200 Items are specified in the A300 ALS Part 2.
11, 2018.
South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For These instructions have been identified as
Michael Kaszycki, mandatory for continuing airworthiness.
information on the availability of this
Acting Director, System Oversight Division, Failure to accomplish these instructions
Aircraft Certification Service.
material at the FAA, call 206–231–3195.
could result in an unsafe condition.
[FR Doc. 2018–11142 Filed 5–24–18; 8:45 am] Examining the AD Docket EASA previously issued [EASA] AD 2015–
0115 [which corresponds to FAA AD 2017–
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P You may examine the AD docket on 04–05, Amendment 39–18800 (82 FR 11134,
the internet at http:// February 21, 2017) (‘‘AD 2017–04–05’’)] to
www.regulations.gov by searching for require compliance with the maintenance
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION and locating Docket No. FAA–2018– requirements and associated airworthiness
0414; or in person at the Docket limitations defined in Airbus A300 ALS Part
Federal Aviation Administration
Management Facility between 9 a.m. 2 Revision 02.
and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, Since that [EASA] AD was issued, new or
14 CFR Part 39 more restrictive maintenance requirements
except Federal holidays. The AD docket
[Docket No. FAA–2018–0414; Product contains this NPRM, the regulatory and airworthiness limitations were approved
Identifier 2017–NM–159–AD] evaluation, any comments received, and by EASA. Consequently, Airbus published
Revision 03 of the A300 ALS Part 2,
RIN 2120–AA64 other information. The street address for compiling all ALS Part 2 changes approved
the Docket Operations office (telephone since previous Revision 02.
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus 800–647–5527) is in the ADDRESSES For the reason described above, this
Airplanes section. Comments will be available in [EASA] AD retains the requirements of EASA
the AD docket shortly after receipt. AD 2015–0115, which is superseded, and
AGENCY: Federal Aviation FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dan requires accomplishment of the actions
Administration (FAA), DOT. Rodina, Aerospace Engineer, specified in Airbus A300 ALS Part 2 Revision
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking International Section, Transport 03.
(NPRM). Standards Branch, FAA, 2200 South You may examine the MCAI in the
216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; AD docket on the internet at http://
SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new
telephone and fax 206–231–3225. www.regulations.gov by searching for
airworthiness directive (AD) for all
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: and locating Docket No. FAA–2018–
Airbus Model A300 series airplanes.
0414.
This proposed AD was prompted by a Comments Invited
revision of a certain airworthiness Relationship Between Proposed AD and
We invite you to send any written
limitations item (ALI) document, which AD 2017–04–05
relevant data, views, or arguments about
specifies new or more restrictive This NPRM would not supersede AD
this proposal. Send your comments to
instructions and airworthiness 2017–04–05. Rather, we have
an address listed under the ADDRESSES
limitations. This proposed AD would determined that a stand-alone AD
section. Include ‘‘Docket No. FAA–
require revising the maintenance or would be more appropriate to address
2018–0414; Product Identifier 2017–
inspection program, as applicable, to the changes in the MCAI. This NPRM
NM–159–AD’’ at the beginning of your
incorporate new or revised structural would require revising the maintenance
comments. We specifically invite
inspection requirements. We are or inspection program, as applicable, to
comments on the overall regulatory,
proposing this AD to address the unsafe incorporate new or revised structural
economic, environmental, and energy
condition on these products. inspection requirements.
aspects of this NPRM. We will consider
DATES: We must receive comments on all comments received by the closing Accomplishment of the proposed
this proposed AD by July 9, 2018. date and may amend this NPRM based actions would then terminate all of the
ADDRESSES: You may send comments, on those comments. requirements of AD 2017–04–05.
using the procedures found in 14 CFR We will post all comments we
Related Service Information Under 1
11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following receive, without change, to http://
CFR Part 51
methods: www.regulations.gov, including any
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to personal information you provide. We Airbus has issued A300
http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the will also post a report summarizing each Airworthiness Limitations Section
instructions for submitting comments. substantive verbal contact we receive (ALS), Part 2—Damage Tolerant
amozie on DSK3GDR082PROD with PROPOSALS1
• Fax: 202–493–2251. about this NPRM. Airworthiness Limitation Items (DT–
• Mail: U.S. Department of ALI), Revision 03, dated August 28,
Transportation, Docket Operations, M– Discussion 2017. The service information describes
30, West Building Ground Floor, Room The European Aviation Safety Agency airworthiness limitations applicable to
W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, (EASA), which is the Technical Agent the DT–ALI. This service information is
Washington, DC 20590. for the Member States of the European reasonably available because the
• Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail Union, has issued EASA AD 2017–0207, interested parties have access to it
address above between 9 a.m. and 5 dated October 12, 2017 (referred to after through their normal course of business
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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 July 9, 2018. | |
| Contact | Shahram Daneshmandi, Aerospace Engineer, International Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; telephone and fax 206-231-3220. | |
| FR Citation | 83 FR 24236 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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