83 FR 25898 - Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 108 (June 5, 2018)

Page Range		25898-25901
FR Document		2018-11688

We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Airbus Model A350-941 airplanes. This AD requires a detailed inspection of the four retaining pins in the main landing gear support structure (MLGSS) trunnion block, left- and right-hand sides, and related investigative and corrective actions if necessary. This AD was prompted by a determination that short retaining pins may have been installed at the incorrect location of the MLGSS forward pintle. We are issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2018-0490; Product Identifier 2018-NM-018-AD; Amendment
39-19299; AD 2018-11-11]
RIN 2120-AA64

Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule; request for comments.

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SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
Airbus Model A350-941 airplanes. This AD requires a detailed inspection
of the four retaining pins in the main landing gear support structure
(MLGSS) trunnion block, left- and right-hand sides, and related
investigative and corrective actions if necessary. This AD was prompted
by a determination that short retaining pins may have been installed at
the incorrect location of the MLGSS forward pintle. We are issuing this
AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.

DATES: This AD becomes effective June 20, 2018.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of June 20,
2018.
We must receive comments on this AD by July 20, 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: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New
Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday
through Friday, except Federal holidays.
For service information identified in this final rule, 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 continued-airworthiness.a350@airbus.com; internet
http://www.airbus.com. You may view this referenced service information
at the FAA, Transport Standards Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des
Moines, WA. For information on the availability of this material at the
FAA, call 206-231-3195. It is also available on the internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2018-
0490.

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-
0490; or in person at the Docket Operations office between 9 a.m. and 5
p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket
contains this AD, the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and
other information. The 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 Street, Des Moines, WA 98198; telephone and fax 206-231-
3218.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

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 2018-0008, dated January 10, 2018 (referred to
after this as the

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Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or ``the MCAI''), to
correct an unsafe condition for certain Airbus Model A350-941
airplanes. The MCAI states:

Following an Airbus quality control review on the final assembly
line, it was identified that short retaining pins may have
inadvertently been installed at the incorrect location of the main
landing gear support structure (MLGSS) forward pintle. On the A350,
two short retaining pins are installed through the fuse pin carrier
and four long retaining pins are installed through the trunnion
block. These six retaining pins are to prevent rotation and
migration of the fuse pins.
This condition, if not detected and corrected, could lead to
premature failure of the retaining pin, subsequent fuse pin
migration and disconnection, with consequent main landing gear
collapse, possibly resulting in damage to the aeroplane and injury
to the occupants.
To address this potential unsafe condition, Airbus issued
Service Bulletin (SB) A350-57-P011 to provide inspection
instructions.
For the reasons described above, this [EASA] AD requires a one-
time detailed inspection (DET) of the four retaining pins installed
in the MLGSS trunnion block, both left hand (LH) and right hand (RH)
sides [for nonconforming (incorrect) pins, i.e., those having a gap
between the retaining pin and the forward surface of the trunnion
block], and, depending on findings, accomplishment of applicable
[related investigative actions, i.e., a detailed inspection for
damage or deformation of nonconforming pins and] corrective
action(s) [including repairing or replacing damaged (cracked),
deformed, or nonconforming retaining pins].

You may examine the MCAI on the internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2018-
0490.

Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51

Airbus has issued Service Bulletin A350-57-P011, dated May 17,
2017. This service information describes procedures for a detailed
inspection of the four retaining pins installed in the MLGSS trunnion
block, left- and right-hand sides, and related investigative and
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 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 issuing this AD because we
evaluated all pertinent information and determined the unsafe condition
exists and is likely to exist or develop on other products of the same
type design.

FAA's Determination of the Effective Date

Since none of the affected aircraft are currently on the U.S.
Register, notice and opportunity for public comment before issuing this
AD are unnecessary.

Comments Invited

This AD is a final rule that involves requirements affecting flight
safety, and we did not precede it by notice and opportunity for public
comment. We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or
arguments about this AD. Send your comments to an address listed under
the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2018-0490; Product
Identifier 2018-NM-018-AD'' at the beginning of your comments. We
specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory, economic,
environmental, and energy aspects of this AD. We will consider all
comments received by the closing date and may amend this AD 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 AD.

Costs of Compliance

Currently, there are no affected U.S.-registered airplanes. If an
affected airplane is imported and placed on the U.S. Register in the
future, we provide the following cost estimates to comply with this AD:

Estimated Costs for Required Actions
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Cost per
Labor cost Parts cost product
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6 work-hours x $85 per hour = $510.... $0 $510
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We estimate the following costs to do any necessary on-condition
replacements that would be required based on the results of any
required actions. We have no way of determining the number of aircraft
that might need these on-condition replacements:

Estimated Costs of On-Condition Actions
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Labor cost Parts cost Cost per product
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Up to 16 work-hours x $85 per Up to $16,000.. Up to $17,360
hour = Up to $1,360.
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We have received no definitive data that would enable us to provide
cost estimates for the on-condition repairs specified in this AD.
According to the manufacturer, some or all of the costs of this 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 known 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,

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

Regulatory Findings

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

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39

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

Adoption of the Amendment

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

PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

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1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows:

Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.

Sec. 39.13 [Amended]

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

2018-11-11 Airbus: Amendment 39-19299; Docket No. FAA-2018-0490;
Product Identifier 2018-NM-018-AD.

(a) Effective Date

This AD becomes effective June 20, 2018.

(b) Affected ADs

None.

This AD applies to Airbus Model A350-941 airplanes, certificated
in any category, manufacturer serial numbers (MSN) 0006 to 0040
inclusive, except MSN 0025, 0032, 0033, 0036, 0038, and 0039.

(d) Subject

Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 57, Wings.

(e) Reason

This AD was prompted by a determination that short retaining
pins may have been installed at the incorrect location of the main
landing gear support structure (MLGSS) forward pintle. We are
issuing this AD to address incorrect retaining pin installations,
which could lead to premature failure of the retaining pin and
subsequent fuse pin migration and disconnection, and could
ultimately lead to main landing gear collapse and possible damage to
the airplane.

(f) Compliance

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

(g) Detailed Inspection

Before exceeding 1,880 flight cycles since first flight of the
airplane, accomplish a detailed inspection for nonconformance
(incorrect retaining pins, i.e., those having a gap between the
retaining pin and the forward surface of the trunnion block) of the
four retaining pins installed in the MLGSS trunnion block, left- and
right-hand sides and related investigative actions, in accordance
with the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin
A350-57-P011, dated May 17, 2017.

(h) Corrective Actions

(1) If, during any inspection required by paragraph (g) of this
AD, any nonconforming retaining pin is found and that pin has damage
(including cracks) or deformation: Before further flight, repair
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.
(2) If, during any inspection required by paragraph (g) of this
AD, any nonconforming but undamaged and undeformed retaining pin is
found: Before exceeding 1,880 flight cycles since first flight of
the airplane, replace the nonconforming pin(s) with new conforming
pins in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus
Service Bulletin A350-57-P011, dated May 17, 2017.

(i) 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 (j)(2) of this AD. Information
may be emailed to: 9-ANM-116-AMOC-REQUESTS@faa.gov. Before using any
approved AMOC, notify your appropriate principal inspector, or
lacking a principal inspector, the manager of the local flight
standards district office/certificate holding district office.
(2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any requirement in this AD
to obtain corrective actions from a manufacturer, the action must be
accomplished using a method approved by the Manager, International
Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA; or EASA; or Airbus's DOA.
If approved by the DOA, the approval must include the DOA-authorized
signature.
(3) Required for Compliance (RC): 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.

(j) Related Information

(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information
(MCAI) EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0008, dated January 10,
2018, for related information. You may examine the MCAI on the
internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating
Docket No. FAA-2018-0490.
(2) For more information about this AD, contact Kathleen
Arrigotti, Aerospace Engineer, International Section, Transport
Standards Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th Street, Des Moines, WA
98198; telephone and fax 206-231-3218.

(k) Material Incorporated by Reference

(1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the
incorporation by reference (IBR) of the service information listed
in this paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
(2) You must use this service information as applicable to do
the actions required by this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise.

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(i) Airbus Service Bulletin A350-57-P011, dated May 17, 2017.
(ii) Reserved.
(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 continued-airworthiness.a350@airbus.com; internet http://www.airbus.com.
(4) You may view this service information at the FAA, Transport
Standards Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For
information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call
206-231-3195.
(5) You may view this service information that is incorporated
by reference at the National Archives and Records Administration
(NARA). For information on the availability of this material at
NARA, call 202-741-6030, or go to: http://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html.

Issued in Des Moines, Washington, on May 21, 2018.
James Cashdollar,
Acting Director, System Oversight Division, Aircraft Certification
Service.
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District Office, as appropriate. If sending Airplanes, Attention: Contractual & Data 11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following
information directly to the manager of the Services (C&DS), 2600 Westminster Blvd., methods:
certification office, send it to the attention of MC 110–SK57, Seal Beach, CA 90740–5600; • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to
the person identified in paragraph (m) of this telephone: 562–797–1717; internet: https:// http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the
AD. Information may be emailed to: 9-ANM- www.myboeingfleet.com.
Seattle-ACO-AMOC-Requests@faa.gov. (4) You may view this service information
instructions for submitting comments.
(2) Before using any approved AMOC, at the FAA, Transport Standards Branch, • Fax: 202–493–2251.
notify your appropriate principal inspector, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For • Mail: U.S. Department of
or lacking a principal inspector, the manager information on the availability of this Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
of the local flight standards district office/ material at the FAA, call 206–231–3195. 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
certificate holding district office. (5) You may view this service information W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE,
(3) An AMOC that provides an acceptable that is incorporated by reference at the Washington, DC 20590.
level of safety may be used for any repair, National Archives and Records • Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of
modification, or alteration required by this Administration (NARA). For information on Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
AD if it is approved by the Boeing the availability of this material at NARA, call
Commercial Airplanes Organization 202–741–6030, or go to: http://
30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
Designation Authorization (ODA) that has www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr- W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE,
been authorized by the Manager, Seattle ACO locations.html. Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5
Branch, to make those findings. To be p.m., Monday through Friday, except
Issued in Des Moines, Washington, on May
approved, the repair method, modification
21, 2018.
Federal holidays.
deviation, or alteration deviation must meet For service information identified in
the certification basis of the airplane, and the James Cashdollar,
this final rule, contact Airbus SAS,
approval must specifically refer to this AD. Acting Director, System Oversight Division, Airworthiness Office—EAL, 1 Rond
(4) Except as required by paragraph (k)(2) Aircraft Certification Service.
Point Maurice Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac
of this AD: For service information that [FR Doc. 2018–11816 Filed 6–4–18; 8:45 am]
contains steps that are labeled as RC, the
Cedex, France; telephone +33 5 61 93 36
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provisions of paragraphs (l)(4)(i) and (l)(4)(ii)
of this AD apply. continued-airworthiness.a350@
(i) The steps labeled as RC, including airbus.com; internet http://
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
substeps under an RC step and any figures www.airbus.com. You may view this
identified in an RC step, must be done to referenced service information at the
Federal Aviation Administration
comply with the AD. If a step or substep is FAA, Transport Standards Branch, 2200
labeled ‘‘RC Exempt,’’ then the RC South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For
requirement is removed from that step or 14 CFR Part 39
information on the availability of this
substep. An AMOC is required for any [Docket No. FAA–2018–0490; Product
deviations to RC steps, including substeps
material at the FAA, call 206–231–3195.
Identifier 2018–NM–018–AD; Amendment It is also available on the internet at
and identified figures. 39–19299; AD 2018–11–11]
(ii) Steps not labeled as RC may be http://www.regulations.gov by searching
deviated from using accepted methods in RIN 2120–AA64 for and locating Docket No. FAA–2018–
accordance with the operator’s maintenance 0490.
or inspection program without obtaining Airworthiness Directives; Airbus
approval of an AMOC, provided the RC steps, Airplanes Examining the AD Docket
including substeps and identified figures, can You may examine the AD docket on
still be done as specified, and the airplane AGENCY: Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT. the internet at http://
can be put back in an airworthy condition. www.regulations.gov by searching for
ACTION: Final rule; request for
(m) Related Information and locating Docket No. FAA–2018–
comments. 0490; or in person at the Docket
For more information about this AD,
contact Allen Rauschendorfer, Aerospace SUMMARY: We are adopting a new Operations office between 9 a.m. and 5
Engineer, Airframe Section, FAA, Seattle airworthiness directive (AD) for certain p.m., Monday through Friday, except
ACO Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des Airbus Model A350–941 airplanes. This Federal holidays. The AD docket
Moines, WA 98198; phone and fax: 206–231– AD requires a detailed inspection of the contains this AD, the regulatory
3528; email: allen.rauschendorfer@faa.gov. evaluation, any comments received, and
four retaining pins in the main landing
(n) Material Incorporated by Reference gear support structure (MLGSS) other information. The street address for
(1) The Director of the Federal Register trunnion block, left- and right-hand the Docket Operations office (telephone
approved the incorporation by reference sides, and related investigative and 800–647–5527) is in the ADDRESSES
(IBR) of the service information listed in this corrective actions if necessary. This AD section. Comments will be available in
paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR was prompted by a determination that the AD docket shortly after receipt.
part 51. short retaining pins may have been FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
(2) You must use this service information installed at the incorrect location of the Kathleen Arrigotti, Aerospace Engineer,
as applicable to do the actions required by
this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.
MLGSS forward pintle. We are issuing International Section, Transport
(i) Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B787– this AD to address the unsafe condition Standards Branch, FAA, 2200 South
81205–SB570030–00, Issue 001, dated March on these products. 216th Street, Des Moines, WA 98198;
17, 2017. DATES: This AD becomes effective June telephone and fax 206–231–3218.
(ii) Boeing Airworthiness Limitation 57– 20, 2018. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
AWL–13, ‘‘Inspection Requirements for In- The Director of the Federal Register
Tank Fasteners and Edge Seal near Disbond approved the incorporation by reference Discussion
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Arrestment (DBA) Fastener Installations in of a certain publication listed in this AD The European Aviation Safety Agency
Lightning Zone 2,’’ of Boeing 787 Special
as of June 20, 2018. (EASA), which is the Technical Agent
Compliance Items/Airworthiness
Limitations, D011Z009–03–04, dated
We must receive comments on this for the Member States of the European
February 2017. AD by July 20, 2018. Union, has issued EASA Airworthiness
(3) For service information identified in ADDRESSES: You may send comments, Directive 2018–0008, dated January 10,
this AD, contact Boeing Commercial using the procedures found in 14 CFR 2018 (referred to after this as the

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(i) Airbus Service Bulletin A350–57–P011, the annual revision of FAA Order proposal to the FAA. No comments
dated May 17, 2017. 7400.11 and publication of conforming were received.
(ii) Reserved. amendments. Class E airspace designations are
(3) For service information identified in published in paragraphs 6005 of FAA
this AD, contact Airbus SAS, Airworthiness ADDRESSES: FAA Order 7400.11B,
Airspace Designations and Reporting Order 7400.11B, dated August 3, 2017,
Office—EAL, 1 Rond Point Maurice Bellonte,
31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone +33 Points, and subsequent amendments can and effective September 15, 2017, which
5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61 93 45 80; email be viewed online at http://www.faa.gov/ is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR
continued-airworthiness.a350@airbus.com; air_traffic/publications/. For further 71.1. The Class E airspace designations
internet http://www.airbus.com. information, you can contact the listed in this document will be
(4) You may view this service information Airspace Policy Group, Federal Aviation published subsequently in the Order.
at the FAA, Transport Standards Branch, Administration, 800 Independence
2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For Availability and Summary of
information on the availability of this
Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20591; Documents for Incorporation by
material at the FAA, call 206–231–3195. telephone: (202) 267–8783. The Order is Reference
(5) You may view this service information also available for inspection at the
National Archives and Records This document amends FAA Order
that is incorporated by reference at the
Administration (NARA). For 7400.11B, Airspace Designations and
National Archives and Records
Administration (NARA). For information on information on the availability of FAA Reporting Points, dated August 3, 2017,
the availability of this material at NARA, call Order 7400.11B at NARA, call (202) and effective September 15, 2017. FAA
202–741–6030, or go to: http:// 741–6030, or go to https:// Order 7400.11B is publicly available as
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr- www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ listed in the ADDRESSES section of this
locations.html.
ibr-locations.html. document. FAA Order 7400.11B lists
Issued in Des Moines, Washington, on May FAA Order 7400.11, Airspace Class A, B, C, D, and E airspace areas,
21, 2018. Designations and Reporting Points, is air traffic service routes, and reporting
James Cashdollar, published yearly and effective on points.
Acting Director, System Oversight Division, September 15. The Rule
Aircraft Certification Service. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: This amendment to Title 14, Code of
[FR Doc. 2018–11688 Filed 6–4–18; 8:45 am] Jeffrey Claypool, Federal Aviation Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 71
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Group, Central Service Center, 10101 upward from 700 feet above the surface
Hillwood Parkway, Fort Worth, TX to within a 6.6-mile radius (decreased
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 76177; telephone (817) 222–5711. from a 6.7-mile radius) at Halliburton
Federal Aviation Administration SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Field, Duncan, OK, and removes the
Authority for This Rulemaking extension to the north of the airport
14 CFR Part 71 associated with the Halliburton Field
The FAA’s authority to issue rules Localizer. This action also adds an
[Docket No. FAA–2018–0100; Airspace regarding aviation safety is found in extension within 4 miles each side of
Docket No. 18–ASW–3] Title 49 of the United States Code. the 359° bearing from the airport from
RIN 2120–AA66 Subtitle I, Section 106 describes the the 6.6-mile radius to 11.6 miles north
authority of the FAA Administrator. of the airport.
Amendment of Class E Airspace; Subtitle VII, Aviation Programs, The geographic coordinates of the
Duncan, OK describes in more detail the scope of the airport are also being updated to
agency’s authority. This rulemaking is coincide with the FAA’s aeronautical
AGENCY: Federal Aviation promulgated under the authority database, and the name of the city
Administration (FAA), DOT. described in Subtitle VII, Part A, associated with the airport in the
ACTION: Final rule. Subpart I, Section 40103. Under that airspace legal description is being
section, the FAA is charged with removed to comply with a change to
SUMMARY: This action amends Class E prescribing regulations to assign the use FAA Order 7400.2L, Procedures for
airspace extending upward from 700 of airspace necessary to ensure the Handling Airspace Matters.
feet above the surface at Halliburton safety of aircraft and the efficient use of This action is necessary due to an
Field, Duncan, OK. This action is a airspace. This regulation is within the airspace review caused by the
result of an airspace review caused by scope of that authority as it amends decommissioning of the Duncan VOR as
the decommissioning of the Duncan Class E airspace extending upward from part of the VOR MON Program and
VHF omnidirectional range (VOR) 700 feet above the surface at Halliburton cancellation of the associated
navigation aid as part of the VOR Field, Duncan, OK, to support instrument procedures.
Minimum Operational Network (MON) instrument flight rules operations at this
Program and the cancellation of the Regulatory Notices and Analyses
airport.
associated instrument procedures. The The FAA has determined that this
geographic coordinates of the airport are History regulation only involves an established
also being updated to coincide with the The FAA published a notice of body of technical regulations for which
FAA’s aeronautical database, as well as proposed rulemaking in the Federal frequent and routine amendments are
an editorial change removing the city Register (83 FR 10644; March 12, 2018) necessary to keep them operationally
associated with the airport name in the for Docket No. FAA–2018–0100 to current, is non-controversial and
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airspace legal designation. amend the Class E airspace extending unlikely to result in adverse or negative
DATES: Effective 0901 UTC, September upward from 700 feet above the surface comments. It, therefore: (1) Is not a
13, 2018. The Director of the Federal at Halliburton Field, Duncan, OK. ‘‘significant regulatory action’’ under
Register approves this incorporation by Interested parties were invited to Executive Order 12866; (2) is not a
reference action under Title 1, Code of participate in this rulemaking effort by ‘‘significant rule’’ under DOT
Federal Regulations, part 51, subject to submitting written comments on the Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44

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Category		Regulatory Information
Collection		Federal Register
sudoc Class		AE 2.7: GS 4.107: AE 2.106:
Publisher		Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
Section		Rules and Regulations
Action		Final rule; request for comments.
Dates		This AD becomes effective June 20, 2018.
Contact		Kathleen Arrigotti, Aerospace Engineer, International Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th Street, Des Moines, WA 98198; telephone and fax 206-231- 3218.
FR Citation		83 FR 25898
RIN Number		2120-AA64
CFR Associated		Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety

83 FR 25898 - Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATIONFederal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 108 (June 5, 2018)

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
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