83_FR_31629 83 FR 31499 - Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes

83 FR 31499 - Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 130 (July 6, 2018)

Page Range31499-31504
FR Document2018-14407

We propose to supersede Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2017-16- 07, which applies to certain Airbus Model A330-200, A330-200 Freighter, A330-300, A340-500, and A340-600 series airplanes; and Model A340-313 airplanes. AD 2017-16-07 requires inspection of the fuselage bulk cargo door frames at specific locations, and corrective action if necessary. Since we issued AD 2017-16-07, it was determined that only airplanes having certain manufacturer serial numbers (MSNs) are affected by tartaric sulfuric anodizing (TSA)/chromic acid anodizing (CAA) surface treatment in the door fitting attachment holes, and that airplanes having certain MSNs were excluded. This proposed AD is intended to complete certain mandated programs intended to support the airplane reaching its limit of validity (LOV) of the engineering data that support the established structural maintenance program. This proposed AD would require new inspections of certain attachment holes for residual surface treatment and cracking, and corrective action if necessary; and would provide an optional terminating action for the inspections. The proposed AD would also revise the applicability to add certain airplanes and remove others. We are proposing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.

Federal Register, Volume 83 Issue 130 (Friday, July 6, 2018)
[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 130 (Friday, July 6, 2018)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 31499-31504]
From the Federal Register Online  [www.thefederalregister.org]
[FR Doc No: 2018-14407]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2018-0583; Product Identifier 2018-NM-019-AD]
RIN 2120-AA64


Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).

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SUMMARY: We propose to supersede Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2017-16-
07, which applies to certain Airbus Model A330-200, A330-200 Freighter, 
A330-300, A340-500, and A340-600 series airplanes; and Model A340-313 
airplanes. AD 2017-16-07 requires inspection of the fuselage bulk cargo 
door frames at specific locations, and corrective action if necessary. 
Since we issued AD 2017-16-07, it was determined that only airplanes 
having certain manufacturer serial numbers (MSNs) are affected by 
tartaric sulfuric anodizing (TSA)/chromic acid anodizing (CAA) surface 
treatment in the door fitting attachment holes, and that airplanes 
having certain MSNs were excluded. This proposed AD is intended to 
complete certain mandated programs intended to support the airplane 
reaching its limit of validity (LOV) of the engineering data that 
support the established structural maintenance program. This proposed 
AD would require new inspections of certain attachment holes for 
residual surface treatment and cracking, and corrective action if 
necessary; and would provide an optional terminating action for the 
inspections. The proposed AD would also revise the applicability to add 
certain airplanes and remove others. We are proposing this AD to 
address the unsafe condition on these products.

DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by August 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: 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, 2 Rond-Point Emile Dewoitine, 31700 
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 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.

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-
0583; 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: Vladimir Ulyanov, Aerospace Engineer, 
International Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA, 2200 South 
216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; telephone and fax 206-231-3229.

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SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Comments Invited

    We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or 
arguments about this proposed AD. Send your comments to an address 
listed under the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2018-0583; 
Product Identifier 2018-NM-019-AD'' at the beginning of your comments. 
We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory, economic, 
environmental, and energy aspects of this proposed AD. We will consider 
all comments received by the closing date and may amend this proposed 
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 proposed AD.

Discussion

    As described in FAA Advisory Circular 120-104 (http://www.faa.gov/documentLibrary/media/Advisory_Circular/120-104.pdf), several programs 
have been developed to support initiatives that will ensure the 
continued airworthiness of aging airplane structure. The last element 
of those initiatives is the requirement to establish a limit of 
validity (LOV) of the engineering data that support the structural 
maintenance program under 14 CFR 26.21. This proposed AD is the result 
of an assessment of the previously established programs by the design 
approval holder (DAH) during the process of establishing the LOV for 
the affected airplanes. The actions specified in this proposed AD are 
necessary to complete certain programs to ensure the continued 
airworthiness of aging airplane structure and to support an airplane 
reaching its LOV.
    We issued AD 2017-16-07, Amendment 39-18984 (82 FR 41874, September 
5, 2017) (``AD 2017-16-07''), for all Airbus Model A330-200, A330-200 
Freighter, A330-300, A340-500, and A340-600 series airplanes; and Model 
A340-313 airplanes. AD 2017-16-07 requires inspection of the fuselage 
bulk cargo door frames at specific locations, and corrective action if 
necessary. AD 2017-16-07 resulted from the discovery of TSA/CAA surface 
treatment in certain bulk cargo door frame holes of airplanes with MSNs 
0400 and higher. We issued AD 2017-16-07 to detect and correct fatigue 
cracks in the bulk cargo door frames, caused by TSA/CAA surface 
treatment in certain bulk cargo door frame holes. Cracks in the bulk 
cargo door frames can cause the in-flight loss of a bulk cargo door, 
damage to the airplane, and subsequent reduced control of the airplane.

Actions Since AD 2017-16-07 Was Issued

    Since we issued AD 2017-16-07, it was determined that only 
airplanes having manufacturer serial numbers (MSNs) 0400 through 1779 
are affected by TSA/CAA surface treatment in the door fitting 
attachment holes due to fatigue. However, it was also determined that 
airplanes having MSN 0001 to MSN 0399 are affected in the same 
attachment holes due to a fatigue issue, therefore, the same 
inspections must also be accomplished on these airplanes. In addition, 
based on inspection results and calculations, Airbus also redefined the 
inspection thresholds and intervals. Airbus determined that these 
actions should not be required for Model A340-500 and -600 airplanes 
because the unsafe condition would only develop beyond the design 
service goal of these airplanes. Additionally, Airbus developed an 
optional terminating modification.
    The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical 
Agent for the Member States of the European Union, has issued EASA AD 
2018-0005, dated January 10, 2018 (referred to after this as the 
Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or ``the MCAI''), to 
correct an unsafe condition for certain Airbus Model A330-200, A330-200 
Freighter, and A330-300 series airplanes, and Model A340-200 and A340-
300 series airplanes. The MCAI states:

    In the frame of the certification of the A330 Extended Service 
Goal exercise, it was identified that Tartaric Sulfuric Anodising 
(TSA) or Chromic Acid Anodising (CAA) surface treatment is present 
in some frame holes, from aeroplane MSN [manufacturer serial number] 
0400 and later MSN, following production process modification. On 
bulk cargo door frames (FR) 67 and FR 69 right hand (RH) side, the 
door fitting attachment holes have this TSA or CAA treatment, which 
leads to a detrimental effect on fatigue behaviour.
    This condition, if not detected and corrected, could lead to 
cracks in the primary structure, possibly resulting in in-flight 
loss of a bulk cargo door, consequent decompression and potential 
damage to, and reduced control of, the aeroplane.
    To initially address this potential unsafe condition, Airbus 
issued Alert Operators Transmission (AOT) A53L012-16 to provide 
instructions to inspect the fuselage bulk cargo door frames at 
specific locations. Consequently, EASA issued AD 2016-0102 [which 
corresponds to FAA AD 2017-16-07], requiring repetitive non-
destructive test (rototest and high-frequency eddy-current (HFEC)) 
inspection or visual detailed (DET) inspections [to detect cracking] 
of the affected areas, and, depending on findings, accomplishment of 
a repair.
    Since that [EASA] AD was issued, it was determined that only 
aeroplanes from MSN 0400 to MSN 1779 are affected by CAA or TSA 
surface treatment issue in the door fitting attachment holes. 
However, it was also determined that aeroplanes MSN 0001 to MSN 0399 
are affected in the same attachment holes due to a fatigue issue, 
therefore, the same inspections must also be accomplished on these 
aeroplanes. In addition, based on inspection results and 
calculation, Airbus redefined inspection thresholds and intervals, 
depending on aeroplane type, model and utilisation. Airbus published 
SB A330-53-3278 and SB A340-53-4239 providing the inspection 
instructions at the specific locations with extended inspection 
thresholds and intervals. Airbus also determined that the actions 
should not be required for A340-500 and -600 models, as for these 
aeroplanes, the unsafe condition would only develop beyond the 
Design Service Goal of these aeroplanes. Finally, Airbus developed 
modification (mod) 206409 and published associated SB A330-53-3275 
and SB A340-53-4238, as applicable, as optional terminating action.
    For the reasons described above, this [EASA] AD retains the 
requirements of EASA AD 2016-0102, which is superseded, expands the 
Applicability and requires redefined repetitive inspections of the 
holes at the upper and lower door support fittings of FR 67 and FR 
69 RH and the holes at door latch fitting of FR 69 RH. This [EASA] 
AD also introduces an optional modification, which constitutes 
terminating action for the repetitive inspections as required by 
this [EASA] AD.

    The optional modification involves related investigative actions of 
eddy current rotating probe testing for cracks of the support fittings 
and the frame holes at frame (FR) 67 and FR 69. 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-2018-0583.

Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51

    Airbus has issued the following service information.
     Service Bulletin A330-53-3275, dated August 22, 2017.
     Service Bulletin A330-53-3278, dated August 22, 2017.
     Service Bulletin A340-53-4238, dated September 8, 2017.
     Service Bulletin A340-53-4239, dated September 5, 2017.
    Airbus Service Bulletins A330-53-3278 and A340-53-4239 describe 
procedures for rototest, HFEC/ultrasonic and detailed inspections for 
residual surface treatment and cracking of the upper and lower right-
hand fuselage

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bulk cargo door support fitting attachment holes at FR 67 and FR 69 and 
the right-hand fuselage bulk cargo door latch fitting attachment holes 
at FR 69. Airbus Service Bulletins A330-53-3275 and A340-53-4238 
describe procedures for a modification, which includes eddy current 
rotating probe testing for cracks of the support fittings and the frame 
holes at FR 67 and FR 69, and removal of TSA or CAA in the final holes 
of the bulk door frames FR 67 and FR 69. 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

    Although this proposed AD does not explicitly restate the actions 
that are part of the requirements of AD 2017-16-07, this proposed AD 
would retain those required actions. Those actions are referenced in 
the service information identified above.
    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 102 airplanes of U.S. 
registry. We estimate the following costs to comply with this proposed 
AD:

                                                 Estimated Costs
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             Action                  Labor cost       Parts cost     Cost per product    Cost on U.S. operators
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Inspections and modification...  Up to 40 work-             $5,100  Up to $8,500.....  Up to $867,000.
                                  hours x $85 per
                                  hour = $3,400.
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    We have received no definitive data that would enable us to provide 
cost estimates for the on-condition actions specified in this proposed 
AD.

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 removing Airworthiness Directive (AD) 
2017-16-07, Amendment 39-18984 (82 FR 41874, September 5, 2017), and 
adding the following new AD:

Airbus: Docket No. FAA-2018-0583; Product Identifier 2018-NM-019-AD.

(a) Comments Due Date

    We must receive comments by August 20, 2018.

(b) Affected ADs

    This AD replaces AD 2017-16-07, Amendment 39-18984 (82 FR 41874, 
September 5, 2017) (``AD 2017-16-07'').

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to the following Airbus airplanes, certificated 
in any category, manufacturer serial numbers (MSNs) 0001 to 1779 
inclusive; except airplanes on which Airbus Service Bulletin A330-
53-3275 or Airbus Service Bulletin A340-53-4238 has been embodied.
    (1) Airbus Model A330-201, -202, -203, -223, and -243 airplanes.
    (2) Airbus Model A330-223F and -243F airplanes.
    (3) Airbus Model A330-301, -302, -303, -321, -322, -323, -341, -
342, and -343 airplanes.
    (4) Airbus Model A340-211, -212, and -213 airplanes.
    (5) Airbus Model A340-311, -312, and -313 airplanes.

(d) Subject

    Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 53, Fuselage.

(e) Reason

    This AD is prompted by a determination that only airplanes 
having certain

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manufacturer serial numbers (MSNs) are affected by tartaric sulfuric 
anodizing (TSA)/chromic acid anodizing (CAA) surface treatment in 
the door fitting attachment holes, and that airplanes having certain 
MSNs were excluded from AD 2017-16-07. This AD is intended to 
complete certain mandated programs intended to support the airplane 
reaching its limit of validity (LOV) of the engineering data that 
support the established structural maintenance program. We are 
issuing this AD to detect and correct fatigue cracks in the bulk 
cargo door frames, caused by TSA/CAA surface treatment in certain 
bulk cargo door frame holes. Cracks in the bulk cargo door frames 
can cause the in-flight loss of a bulk cargo door, damage to the 
airplane, and subsequent reduced control of the airplane.

(f) Compliance

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

(g) Repetitive Inspections

    Before exceeding the thresholds specified in table 1 to 
paragraph (g) of this AD, or within the applicable time specified in 
paragraph (g)(1) or (g)(2) of this AD, whichever is later: Do a 
rototest, high frequency eddy current (HFEC), ultrasonic, or 
detailed inspection, as applicable, for residual surface treatment 
and cracking of the upper and lower right-hand fuselage bulk cargo 
door support fitting attachment holes at FR 67 and FR 69 and the 
right-hand fuselage bulk cargo door latch fitting attachment holes 
at FR 69, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of 
Airbus Service Bulletin A330-53-3278, dated August 22, 2017, or 
Airbus Service Bulletin A340-53-4239, dated September 5, 2017; as 
applicable. Thereafter, depending on the areas and inspection 
methods as defined in table 2 to paragraph (g) of this AD, repeat 
the inspection at intervals not exceeding those specified in table 3 
to paragraph (g) of this AD.
    (1) For airplanes having MSN 0001 through 0399 inclusive: Within 
200 flight cycles after the effective date of this AD.
    (2) For airplanes having MSN 0400 through 1779 inclusive: Within 
800 flight cycles after the effective date of this AD.
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(h) Corrective Action

    If any discrepancy is found during any inspection required by 
paragraph (g) of this AD, 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.

(i) Non-Terminating Action for Repairs

    Accomplishment of a repair on an airplane, as required by 
paragraph (h) of this AD, does not constitute terminating action for 
the inspections required by paragraph (g) of this AD for that 
airplane, unless otherwise specified in repair instructions approved 
by the Manager, International Section, Transport Standards Branch, 
FAA; or EASA; or Airbus's EASA DOA. If approved by the DOA, the 
approval must include the DOA-authorized signature.

(j) Optional Terminating Action

    Accomplishment of the modification, including applicable related 
investigative and corrective actions and removal of TSA or CAA in 
the final holes of the bulk door frames FR 67 and FR 69, as 
applicable, specified in, and in accordance with Airbus Service 
Bulletin A330-53-3275, dated August 22, 2017, or Airbus Service 
Bulletin A340-53-4238, dated September 8, 2017, as applicable, 
constitutes terminating action for the inspections required by 
paragraph (g) of this AD for that airplane, unless otherwise 
specified in the repair instructions approved by the Manager, 
International Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA; or EASA; or 
Airbus's EASA DOA. If approved by the DOA, the approval must include 
the DOA-authorized signature.

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(k) Credit for Previous Actions

    This paragraph provides credit for the actions required by 
paragraph (g) of this AD if those actions were performed before the 
effective date of this AD using Airbus All Operators Telex (AOT) 
A53L012-16, dated May 30, 2016, or Revision 1, dated March 9, 2017.

(l) Other FAA AD Provisions

    (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 manager of 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: As of the effective date of 
this AD, 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 EASA DOA. If approved by the DOA, the 
approval must include the DOA-authorized signature.

(m) Related Information

    (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information 
(MCAI) EASA AD 2018-0005, dated January 10, 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-2018-0583.
    (2) For more information about this AD, contact Vladimir 
Ulyanov, Aerospace Engineer, International Section, Transport 
Standards Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; 
telephone and fax 206-231-3229.
    (3) For service information identified in this AD, contact 
Airbus SAS, Airworthiness Office--EAL, 2 Rond-Point Emile Dewoitine, 
31700 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 June 22, 2018.
Michael Kaszycki,
Acting Director, System Oversight Division, Aircraft Certification 
Service.
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                                                 at the time specified in Maintenance Review              Aviation Safety Section, FAA, Boston ACO              the engineering data that support the
                                                 Board Task 5220/12 (‘‘Servicing of Forward               Branch, 1200 District Avenue, Burlington,             established structural maintenance
                                                 RH Emergency Exit Mechanisms’’) of the                   MA 01803; telephone: 781–238–7757; fax:               program. This proposed AD would
                                                 DHC–8–300 Series Maintenance PSM 1–83–                   781–238–7199; email: neil.doh@faa.gov.                require new inspections of certain
                                                 7, or within 60 days after the effective date               (3) For information about AMOCs, contact
                                                 of this AD, whichever occurs later.                      Cesar Gomez, Aerospace Engineer, Airframe
                                                                                                                                                                attachment holes for residual surface
                                                                                                          and Mechanical Systems Section, FAA, New              treatment and cracking, and corrective
                                                 (h) Inspection and Replacement                                                                                 action if necessary; and would provide
                                                                                                          York ACO Branch, 1600 Stewart Avenue,
                                                   Within 5,000 flight hours or 36 months,                Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; telephone:             an optional terminating action for the
                                                 whichever occurs first, after the effective date         516–228–7318; fax: 516–794–5531.                      inspections. The proposed AD would
                                                 of this AD: Do a detailed inspection of all ball            (4) For service information identified in          also revise the applicability to add
                                                 bearings of the forward right-hand type I                this AD, contact Bombardier, Inc., Q-Series           certain airplanes and remove others. We
                                                 emergency exit for corrosion, seal damage,               Technical Help Desk, 123 Garratt Boulevard,           are proposing this AD to address the
                                                 and loss of lubricant; replace bearings as               Toronto, Ontario M3K 1Y5, Canada;
                                                 applicable; and apply corrosion inhibiting                                                                     unsafe condition on these products.
                                                                                                          telephone 416–375–4000; fax 416–375–4539;
                                                 compound (CIC); in accordance with the                   email thd.qseries@aero.bombardier.com;                DATES: We must receive comments on
                                                 Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier                internet http://www.bombardier.com. You               this proposed AD by August 20, 2018.
                                                 Service Bulletin 8–52–65, dated July 26,                 may view this service information at the              ADDRESSES: You may send comments,
                                                 2017. Do all applicable replacements before              FAA, Transport Standards Branch, 2200                 using the procedures found in 14 CFR
                                                 further flight.                                          South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For                  11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following
                                                 (i) No Alternative Actions or Intervals                  information on the availability of this               methods:
                                                    After the maintenance or inspection
                                                                                                          material at the FAA, call 206–231–3195.                  • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to
                                                 program has been revised as required by                    Issued in Des Moines, Washington, on June           http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the
                                                 paragraph (g) of this AD, no alternative                 26, 2018.                                             instructions for submitting comments.
                                                 actions (e.g., inspections) or intervals may be          Dionne Palermo,                                          • Fax: 202–493–2251.
                                                 used unless the actions and intervals are                Acting Director, System Oversight Division,              • Mail: U.S. Department of
                                                 approved as an alternative method of                     Aircraft Certification Service.                       Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
                                                 compliance (AMOC) in accordance with the                                                                       30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
                                                 procedures specified in paragraph (j)(1) of              [FR Doc. 2018–14415 Filed 7–5–18; 8:45 am]
                                                                                                                                                                W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE,
                                                 this AD.                                                 BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
                                                                                                                                                                Washington, DC 20590.
                                                 (j) Other FAA AD Provisions                                                                                       • Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail
                                                    The following provisions also apply to this           DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION                          address above between 9 a.m. and 5
                                                 AD:                                                                                                            p.m., Monday through Friday, except
                                                    (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance                 Federal Aviation Administration                       Federal holidays.
                                                 (AMOCs): The Manager, New York ACO                                                                                For service information identified in
                                                 Branch, FAA, has the authority to approve                14 CFR Part 39                                        this NPRM, contact Airbus SAS,
                                                 AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the                                                                      Airworthiness Office—EAL, 2 Rond-
                                                 procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In                     [Docket No. FAA–2018–0583; Product                    Point Emile Dewoitine, 31700 Blagnac
                                                 accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your                  Identifier 2018–NM–019–AD]                            Cedex, France; telephone +33 5 61 93 36
                                                 request to your principal inspector or local
                                                                                                          RIN 2120–AA64                                         96; fax +33 5 61 93 45 80; email
                                                 Flight Standards District Office, as
                                                 appropriate. If sending information directly                                                                   airworthiness.A330-A340@airbus.com;
                                                 to the manager of the certification office,              Airworthiness Directives; Airbus                      internet http://www.airbus.com. You
                                                 send it to ATTN: Program Manager,                        Airplanes                                             may view this referenced service
                                                 Continuing Operational Safety, FAA, New                                                                        information at the FAA, Transport
                                                 York ACO Branch, 1600 Stewart Avenue,                    AGENCY: Federal Aviation                              Standards Branch, 2200 South 216th St.,
                                                 Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; telephone                 Administration (FAA), DOT.                            Des Moines, WA. For information on the
                                                 516–228–7300; fax 516–794–5531. Before                   ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking                 availability of this material at the FAA,
                                                 using any approved AMOC, notify your                     (NPRM).                                               call 206–231–3195.
                                                 appropriate principal inspector, or lacking a
                                                 principal inspector, the manager of the local            SUMMARY:   We propose to supersede                    Examining the AD Docket
                                                 flight standards district office/certificate
                                                                                                          Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2017–16–                    You may examine the AD docket on
                                                 holding district office.
                                                    (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any              07, which applies to certain Airbus                   the internet at http://
                                                 requirement in this AD to obtain corrective              Model A330–200, A330–200 Freighter,                   www.regulations.gov by searching for
                                                 actions from a manufacturer, the action must             A330–300, A340–500, and A340–600                      and locating Docket No. FAA–2018–
                                                 be accomplished using a method approved                  series airplanes; and Model A340–313                  0583; or in person at the Docket
                                                 by the Manager, New York ACO Branch,                     airplanes. AD 2017–16–07 requires                     Management Facility between 9 a.m.
                                                 FAA; or Transport Canada Civil Aviation                  inspection of the fuselage bulk cargo                 and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
                                                 (TCCA); or Bombardier, Inc.’s TCCA Design                door frames at specific locations, and                except Federal holidays. The AD docket
                                                 Approval Organization (DAO). If approved by                                                                    contains this NPRM, the regulatory
                                                                                                          corrective action if necessary. Since we
                                                 the DAO, the approval must include the
                                                 DAO-authorized signature.                                issued AD 2017–16–07, it was                          evaluation, any comments received, and
                                                                                                          determined that only airplanes having                 other information. The street address for
                                                 (k) Related Information                                  certain manufacturer serial numbers                   the Docket Operations office (telephone
                                                   (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing                      (MSNs) are affected by tartaric sulfuric              800–647–5527) is in the ADDRESSES
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                                                 Airworthiness Information (MCAI) Canadian                anodizing (TSA)/chromic acid                          section. Comments will be available in
                                                 Airworthiness Directive CF–2017–30, dated                anodizing (CAA) surface treatment in                  the AD docket shortly after receipt.
                                                 August 30, 2017, for related information.                the door fitting attachment holes, and                FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
                                                 This MCAI may be found in the AD docket
                                                 on the internet at http://www.regulations.gov            that airplanes having certain MSNs were               Vladimir Ulyanov, Aerospace Engineer,
                                                 by searching for and locating Docket No.                 excluded. This proposed AD is intended                International Section, Transport
                                                 FAA–2018–0586.                                           to complete certain mandated programs                 Standards Branch, FAA, 2200 South
                                                   (2) For more information about this AD,                intended to support the airplane                      216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198;
                                                 contact Neil Doh, Aerospace Engineer,                    reaching its limit of validity (LOV) of               telephone and fax 206–231–3229.


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                                                 SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:                               cause the in-flight loss of a bulk cargo              (rototest and high-frequency eddy-current
                                                                                                          door, damage to the airplane, and                     (HFEC)) inspection or visual detailed (DET)
                                                 Comments Invited                                                                                               inspections [to detect cracking] of the
                                                                                                          subsequent reduced control of the
                                                   We invite you to send any written                                                                            affected areas, and, depending on findings,
                                                                                                          airplane.
                                                 relevant data, views, or arguments about                                                                       accomplishment of a repair.
                                                                                                          Actions Since AD 2017–16–07 Was                          Since that [EASA] AD was issued, it was
                                                 this proposed AD. Send your comments                                                                           determined that only aeroplanes from MSN
                                                 to an address listed under the                           Issued
                                                                                                                                                                0400 to MSN 1779 are affected by CAA or
                                                 ADDRESSES section. Include ‘‘Docket No.                     Since we issued AD 2017–16–07, it                  TSA surface treatment issue in the door
                                                 FAA–2018–0583; Product Identifier                        was determined that only airplanes                    fitting attachment holes. However, it was also
                                                 2018–NM–019–AD’’ at the beginning of                     having manufacturer serial numbers                    determined that aeroplanes MSN 0001 to
                                                 your comments. We specifically invite                    (MSNs) 0400 through 1779 are affected                 MSN 0399 are affected in the same
                                                 comments on the overall regulatory,                      by TSA/CAA surface treatment in the                   attachment holes due to a fatigue issue,
                                                 economic, environmental, and energy                      door fitting attachment holes due to                  therefore, the same inspections must also be
                                                 aspects of this proposed AD. We will                                                                           accomplished on these aeroplanes. In
                                                                                                          fatigue. However, it was also                         addition, based on inspection results and
                                                 consider all comments received by the                    determined that airplanes having MSN                  calculation, Airbus redefined inspection
                                                 closing date and may amend this                          0001 to MSN 0399 are affected in the                  thresholds and intervals, depending on
                                                 proposed AD based on those comments.                     same attachment holes due to a fatigue                aeroplane type, model and utilisation. Airbus
                                                   We will post all comments we                           issue, therefore, the same inspections                published SB A330–53–3278 and SB A340–
                                                 receive, without change, to http://                      must also be accomplished on these                    53–4239 providing the inspection
                                                 www.regulations.gov, including any                       airplanes. In addition, based on                      instructions at the specific locations with
                                                 personal information you provide. We                     inspection results and calculations,                  extended inspection thresholds and intervals.
                                                 will also post a report summarizing each                 Airbus also redefined the inspection                  Airbus also determined that the actions
                                                 substantive verbal contact we receive                                                                          should not be required for A340–500 and
                                                                                                          thresholds and intervals. Airbus                      –600 models, as for these aeroplanes, the
                                                 about this proposed AD.                                  determined that these actions should                  unsafe condition would only develop beyond
                                                 Discussion                                               not be required for Model A340–500                    the Design Service Goal of these aeroplanes.
                                                                                                          and –600 airplanes because the unsafe                 Finally, Airbus developed modification
                                                    As described in FAA Advisory
                                                                                                          condition would only develop beyond                   (mod) 206409 and published associated SB
                                                 Circular 120–104 (http://www.faa.gov/
                                                                                                          the design service goal of these                      A330–53–3275 and SB A340–53–4238, as
                                                 documentLibrary/media/Advisory_                                                                                applicable, as optional terminating action.
                                                                                                          airplanes. Additionally, Airbus
                                                 Circular/120-104.pdf), several programs                                                                           For the reasons described above, this
                                                                                                          developed an optional terminating
                                                 have been developed to support                                                                                 [EASA] AD retains the requirements of EASA
                                                                                                          modification.
                                                 initiatives that will ensure the                            The European Aviation Safety Agency                AD 2016–0102, which is superseded,
                                                 continued airworthiness of aging                         (EASA), which is the Technical Agent
                                                                                                                                                                expands the Applicability and requires
                                                 airplane structure. The last element of                                                                        redefined repetitive inspections of the holes
                                                                                                          for the Member States of the European                 at the upper and lower door support fittings
                                                 those initiatives is the requirement to                  Union, has issued EASA AD 2018–0005,
                                                 establish a limit of validity (LOV) of the                                                                     of FR 67 and FR 69 RH and the holes at door
                                                                                                          dated January 10, 2018 (referred to after             latch fitting of FR 69 RH. This [EASA] AD
                                                 engineering data that support the                        this as the Mandatory Continuing                      also introduces an optional modification,
                                                 structural maintenance program under                     Airworthiness Information, or ‘‘the                   which constitutes terminating action for the
                                                 14 CFR 26.21. This proposed AD is the                    MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe condition               repetitive inspections as required by this
                                                 result of an assessment of the previously                for certain Airbus Model A330–200,                    [EASA] AD.
                                                 established programs by the design                       A330–200 Freighter, and A330–300                        The optional modification involves
                                                 approval holder (DAH) during the                         series airplanes, and Model A340–200                  related investigative actions of eddy
                                                 process of establishing the LOV for the                  and A340–300 series airplanes. The                    current rotating probe testing for cracks
                                                 affected airplanes. The actions specified                MCAI states:                                          of the support fittings and the frame
                                                 in this proposed AD are necessary to
                                                                                                             In the frame of the certification of the A330      holes at frame (FR) 67 and FR 69. You
                                                 complete certain programs to ensure the
                                                                                                          Extended Service Goal exercise, it was                may examine the MCAI in the AD
                                                 continued airworthiness of aging
                                                                                                          identified that Tartaric Sulfuric Anodising           docket on the internet at http://
                                                 airplane structure and to support an                     (TSA) or Chromic Acid Anodising (CAA)                 www.regulations.gov by searching for
                                                 airplane reaching its LOV.                               surface treatment is present in some frame
                                                    We issued AD 2017–16–07,                                                                                    and locating Docket No. FAA–2018–
                                                                                                          holes, from aeroplane MSN [manufacturer               0583.
                                                 Amendment 39–18984 (82 FR 41874,                         serial number] 0400 and later MSN,
                                                 September 5, 2017) (‘‘AD 2017–16–07’’),                  following production process modification.            Related Service Information Under 1
                                                 for all Airbus Model A330–200, A330–                     On bulk cargo door frames (FR) 67 and FR              CFR Part 51
                                                 200 Freighter, A330–300, A340–500,                       69 right hand (RH) side, the door fitting
                                                                                                          attachment holes have this TSA or CAA                   Airbus has issued the following
                                                 and A340–600 series airplanes; and                                                                             service information.
                                                 Model A340–313 airplanes. AD 2017–                       treatment, which leads to a detrimental effect
                                                                                                          on fatigue behaviour.                                   • Service Bulletin A330–53–3275,
                                                 16–07 requires inspection of the                            This condition, if not detected and                dated August 22, 2017.
                                                 fuselage bulk cargo door frames at                       corrected, could lead to cracks in the primary          • Service Bulletin A330–53–3278,
                                                 specific locations, and corrective action                structure, possibly resulting in in-flight loss       dated August 22, 2017.
                                                 if necessary. AD 2017–16–07 resulted                     of a bulk cargo door, consequent                        • Service Bulletin A340–53–4238,
                                                 from the discovery of TSA/CAA surface                    decompression and potential damage to, and            dated September 8, 2017.
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                                                 treatment in certain bulk cargo door                     reduced control of, the aeroplane.                      • Service Bulletin A340–53–4239,
                                                 frame holes of airplanes with MSNs                          To initially address this potential unsafe         dated September 5, 2017.
                                                 0400 and higher. We issued AD 2017–                      condition, Airbus issued Alert Operators                Airbus Service Bulletins A330–53–
                                                                                                          Transmission (AOT) A53L012–16 to provide
                                                 16–07 to detect and correct fatigue                      instructions to inspect the fuselage bulk             3278 and A340–53–4239 describe
                                                 cracks in the bulk cargo door frames,                    cargo door frames at specific locations.              procedures for rototest, HFEC/ultrasonic
                                                 caused by TSA/CAA surface treatment                      Consequently, EASA issued AD 2016–0102                and detailed inspections for residual
                                                 in certain bulk cargo door frame holes.                  [which corresponds to FAA AD 2017–16–07],             surface treatment and cracking of the
                                                 Cracks in the bulk cargo door frames can                 requiring repetitive non-destructive test             upper and lower right-hand fuselage


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                                                 bulk cargo door support fitting                           through their normal course of business                  bilateral agreement with the State of
                                                 attachment holes at FR 67 and FR 69                       or by the means identified in the                        Design Authority, we have been notified
                                                 and the right-hand fuselage bulk cargo                    ADDRESSES section.                                       of the unsafe condition described in the
                                                 door latch fitting attachment holes at FR                                                                          MCAI and service information
                                                                                                           FAA’s Determination and Requirements
                                                 69. Airbus Service Bulletins A330–53–                                                                              referenced above. We are proposing this
                                                 3275 and A340–53–4238 describe                            of This Proposed AD
                                                                                                                                                                    AD because we evaluated all pertinent
                                                 procedures for a modification, which                        Although this proposed AD does not                     information and determined an unsafe
                                                 includes eddy current rotating probe                      explicitly restate the actions that are                  condition exists and is likely to exist or
                                                 testing for cracks of the support fittings                part of the requirements of AD 2017–                     develop on other products of these same
                                                 and the frame holes at FR 67 and FR 69,                   16–07, this proposed AD would retain
                                                                                                                                                                    type designs.
                                                 and removal of TSA or CAA in the final                    those required actions. Those actions
                                                 holes of the bulk door frames FR 67 and                   are referenced in the service information                Costs of Compliance
                                                 FR 69. These documents are distinct                       identified above.
                                                 since they apply to different airplane                      This product has been approved by                         We estimate that this proposed AD
                                                 models. This service information is                       the aviation authority of another                        affects 102 airplanes of U.S. registry. We
                                                 reasonably available because the                          country, and is approved for operation                   estimate the following costs to comply
                                                 interested parties have access to it                      in the United States. Pursuant to our                    with this proposed AD:

                                                                                                                        ESTIMATED COSTS
                                                                                                                                                                         Cost per                          Cost on U.S.
                                                                  Action                                  Labor cost                    Parts cost                       product                            operators

                                                 Inspections and modification ........       Up to 40 work-hours × $85 per                    $5,100     Up to $8,500 ...............................   Up to $867,000.
                                                                                               hour = $3,400.



                                                   We have received no definitive data                     Regulatory Findings                                          Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
                                                 that would enable us to provide cost                        We determined that this proposed AD                    § 39.13     [Amended]
                                                 estimates for the on-condition actions                    would not have federalism implications
                                                 specified in this proposed AD.                                                                                     ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by
                                                                                                           under Executive Order 13132. This                        removing Airworthiness Directive (AD)
                                                 Authority for This Rulemaking                             proposed AD would not have a                             2017–16–07, Amendment 39–18984 (82
                                                                                                           substantial direct effect on the States, on              FR 41874, September 5, 2017), and
                                                    Title 49 of the United States Code
                                                                                                           the relationship between the national                    adding the following new AD:
                                                 specifies the FAA’s authority to issue
                                                                                                           Government and the States, or on the
                                                 rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I,                                                                              Airbus: Docket No. FAA–2018–0583; Product
                                                                                                           distribution of power and                                    Identifier 2018–NM–019–AD.
                                                 section 106, describes the authority of
                                                                                                           responsibilities among the various
                                                 the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII:                                                                               (a) Comments Due Date
                                                                                                           levels of government.
                                                 Aviation Programs, describes in more                                                                                 We must receive comments by August 20,
                                                                                                             For the reasons discussed above, I
                                                 detail the scope of the Agency’s                                                                                   2018.
                                                                                                           certify this proposed regulation:
                                                 authority.
                                                                                                             1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory                   (b) Affected ADs
                                                    We are issuing this rulemaking under
                                                                                                           action’’ under Executive Order 12866,                      This AD replaces AD 2017–16–07,
                                                 the authority described in Subtitle VII,
                                                                                                             2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the             Amendment 39–18984 (82 FR 41874,
                                                 Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701:
                                                                                                           DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures                   September 5, 2017) (‘‘AD 2017–16–07’’).
                                                 ‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that
                                                                                                           (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979),
                                                 section, Congress charges the FAA with                                                                             (c) Applicability
                                                 promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in                  3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in
                                                                                                           Alaska, and                                                 This AD applies to the following Airbus
                                                 air commerce by prescribing regulations                                                                            airplanes, certificated in any category,
                                                 for practices, methods, and procedures                      4. Will not have a significant                         manufacturer serial numbers (MSNs) 0001 to
                                                 the Administrator finds necessary for                     economic impact, positive or negative,                   1779 inclusive; except airplanes on which
                                                 safety in air commerce. This regulation                   on a substantial number of small entities                Airbus Service Bulletin A330–53–3275 or
                                                 is within the scope of that authority                     under the criteria of the Regulatory                     Airbus Service Bulletin A340–53–4238 has
                                                                                                           Flexibility Act.                                         been embodied.
                                                 because it addresses an unsafe condition                                                                              (1) Airbus Model A330–201, –202, –203,
                                                 that is likely to exist or develop on                     List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39                       –223, and –243 airplanes.
                                                 products identified in this rulemaking                                                                                (2) Airbus Model A330–223F and –243F
                                                                                                             Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
                                                 action.                                                                                                            airplanes.
                                                                                                           safety, Incorporation by reference,                         (3) Airbus Model A330–301, –302, –303,
                                                    This proposed AD is issued in
                                                                                                           Safety.                                                  –321, –322, –323, –341, –342, and –343
                                                 accordance with authority delegated by
                                                 the Executive Director, Aircraft                          The Proposed Amendment                                   airplanes.
                                                                                                                                                                       (4) Airbus Model A340–211, –212, and
                                                 Certification Service, as authorized by                     Accordingly, under the authority                       –213 airplanes.
                                                 FAA Order 8000.51C. In accordance                         delegated to me by the Administrator,                       (5) Airbus Model A340–311, –312, and
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                                                 with that order, issuance of ADs is                       the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part                    –313 airplanes.
                                                 normally a function of the Compliance                     39 as follows:                                           (d) Subject
                                                 and Airworthiness Division, but during
                                                 this transition period, the Executive                                                                                Air Transport Association (ATA) of
                                                                                                           PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS                                    America Code 53, Fuselage.
                                                 Director has delegated the authority to                   DIRECTIVES
                                                 issue ADs applicable to transport                                                                                  (e) Reason
                                                 category airplanes to the Director of the                 ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39                     This AD is prompted by a determination
                                                 System Oversight Division.                                continues to read as follows:                            that only airplanes having certain



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                                                 manufacturer serial numbers (MSNs) are                   (f) Compliance                                        at FR 69, in accordance with the
                                                 affected by tartaric sulfuric anodizing (TSA)/             Comply with this AD within the                      Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus
                                                 chromic acid anodizing (CAA) surface                     compliance times specified, unless already            Service Bulletin A330–53–3278, dated
                                                 treatment in the door fitting attachment                                                                       August 22, 2017, or Airbus Service Bulletin
                                                                                                          done.
                                                 holes, and that airplanes having certain                                                                       A340–53–4239, dated September 5, 2017; as
                                                 MSNs were excluded from AD 2017–16–07.                   (g) Repetitive Inspections                            applicable. Thereafter, depending on the
                                                 This AD is intended to complete certain                                                                        areas and inspection methods as defined in
                                                                                                             Before exceeding the thresholds specified
                                                 mandated programs intended to support the                                                                      table 2 to paragraph (g) of this AD, repeat the
                                                 airplane reaching its limit of validity (LOV)            in table 1 to paragraph (g) of this AD, or
                                                                                                          within the applicable time specified in               inspection at intervals not exceeding those
                                                 of the engineering data that support the
                                                                                                          paragraph (g)(1) or (g)(2) of this AD,                specified in table 3 to paragraph (g) of this
                                                 established structural maintenance program.
                                                 We are issuing this AD to detect and correct             whichever is later: Do a rototest, high               AD.
                                                 fatigue cracks in the bulk cargo door frames,            frequency eddy current (HFEC), ultrasonic, or            (1) For airplanes having MSN 0001 through
                                                 caused by TSA/CAA surface treatment in                   detailed inspection, as applicable, for               0399 inclusive: Within 200 flight cycles after
                                                 certain bulk cargo door frame holes. Cracks              residual surface treatment and cracking of the        the effective date of this AD.
                                                 in the bulk cargo door frames can cause the              upper and lower right-hand fuselage bulk                 (2) For airplanes having MSN 0400 through
                                                 in-flight loss of a bulk cargo door, damage to           cargo door support fitting attachment holes at        1779 inclusive: Within 800 flight cycles after
                                                 the airplane, and subsequent reduced control             FR 67 and FR 69 and the right-hand fuselage           the effective date of this AD.
                                                 of the airplane.                                         bulk cargo door latch fitting attachment holes        BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
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                                                 BILLING CODE 4910–13–C                                   not constitute terminating action for the             specified in, and in accordance with Airbus
                                                 (h) Corrective Action                                    inspections required by paragraph (g) of this         Service Bulletin A330–53–3275, dated
                                                                                                          AD for that airplane, unless otherwise                August 22, 2017, or Airbus Service Bulletin
                                                   If any discrepancy is found during any
                                                                                                          specified in repair instructions approved by          A340–53–4238, dated September 8, 2017, as
                                                 inspection required by paragraph (g) of this
                                                                                                          the Manager, International Section, Transport         applicable, constitutes terminating action for
                                                 AD, before further flight, repair using a
                                                 method approved by the Manager,                          Standards Branch, FAA; or EASA; or                    the inspections required by paragraph (g) of
                                                 International Section, Transport Standards               Airbus’s EASA DOA. If approved by the                 this AD for that airplane, unless otherwise
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                                                 Branch, FAA; or the European Aviation                    DOA, the approval must include the DOA-               specified in the repair instructions approved
                                                 Safety Agency (EASA); or Airbus’s EASA                   authorized signature.                                 by the Manager, International Section,
                                                 Design Organization Approval (DOA). If                   (j) Optional Terminating Action                       Transport Standards Branch, FAA; or EASA;
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                                                 approved by the DOA, the approval must                                                                         or Airbus’s EASA DOA. If approved by the
                                                 include the DOA-authorized signature.                       Accomplishment of the modification,
                                                                                                          including applicable related investigative            DOA, the approval must include the DOA-
                                                 (i) Non-Terminating Action for Repairs                   and corrective actions and removal of TSA or          authorized signature.
                                                    Accomplishment of a repair on an airplane,            CAA in the final holes of the bulk door
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                                                 (k) Credit for Previous Actions                          DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION                          http://www.bombardier.com. You may
                                                    This paragraph provides credit for the                                                                      view this service information at the
                                                 actions required by paragraph (g) of this AD             Federal Aviation Administration                       FAA, Transport Standards Branch, 2200
                                                 if those actions were performed before the                                                                     South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For
                                                 effective date of this AD using Airbus All               14 CFR Part 39                                        information on the availability of this
                                                 Operators Telex (AOT) A53L012–16, dated                                                                        material at the FAA, call 206–231–3195.
                                                 May 30, 2016, or Revision 1, dated March 9,              [Docket No. FAA–2018–0551; Product
                                                                                                          Identifier 2018–NM–023–AD]                            Examining the AD Docket
                                                 2017.
                                                 (l) Other FAA AD Provisions                              RIN 2120–AA64                                           You may examine the AD docket on
                                                                                                                                                                the internet at http://
                                                    (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance                 Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier,                 www.regulations.gov by searching for
                                                 (AMOCs): The Manager, International                      Inc.
                                                 Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA,
                                                                                                                                                                and locating Docket No. FAA–2018–
                                                 has the authority to approve AMOCs for this              AGENCY: Federal Aviation                              0551; or in person at the Docket
                                                 AD, if requested using the procedures found              Administration (FAA), DOT.                            Management Facility between 9 a.m.
                                                 in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR                                                                     and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
                                                                                                          ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
                                                 39.19, send your request to your principal                                                                     except Federal holidays. The AD docket
                                                                                                          (NPRM).                                               contains this NPRM, the regulatory
                                                 inspector or local Flight Standards District
                                                 Office, as appropriate. If sending information           SUMMARY:   We propose to adopt a new                  evaluation, any comments received, and
                                                 directly to the manager of the International             airworthiness directive (AD) for certain              other information. The street address for
                                                 Section, send it to the attention of the person                                                                the Docket Operations office (telephone
                                                                                                          Bombardier, Inc., Model CL–600–2C10
                                                 identified in paragraph (m)(2) of this AD.                                                                     800–647–5527) is in the ADDRESSES
                                                 Information may be emailed to: 9-ANM-116-                (Regional Jet Series 700, 701, & 702)
                                                                                                          airplanes; Model CL–600–2D15                          section. Comments will be available in
                                                 AMOC-REQUESTS@faa.gov. Before using                                                                            the AD docket shortly after receipt.
                                                 any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate               (Regional Jet Series 705) airplanes;
                                                 principal inspector, or lacking a principal              Model CL–600–2D24 (Regional Jet                       FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
                                                 inspector, the manager of the local flight               Series 900) airplanes; and Model CL–                  Darren Gassetto, Aerospace Engineer,
                                                 standards district office/certificate holding            600–2E25 (Regional Jet Series 1000)                   Airframe and Mechanical Systems
                                                 district office.                                         airplanes. This proposed AD was                       Section, FAA, New York ACO Branch,
                                                    (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: As of the            prompted by reports of damage to the                  1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410,
                                                 effective date of this AD, for any requirement           protective coating and corrosion on the               Westbury, NY 11590; telephone 516–
                                                 in this AD to obtain corrective actions from             piston/axle of the main landing gear                  228–7323; fax 516–794–5531; email 9-
                                                 a manufacturer, the action must be                                                                             avs-nyaco-cos@faa.gov.
                                                                                                          (MLG), caused by friction between the
                                                 accomplished using a method approved by                                                                        SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
                                                 the Manager, International Section, Transport
                                                                                                          inboard axle sleeve and the axle thrust
                                                 Standards Branch, FAA; or the EASA; or                   face. This proposed AD would require                  Comments Invited
                                                 EASA DOA. If approved by the DOA, the                    revising the maintenance or inspection
                                                                                                          program, as applicable, to incorporate a                We invite you to send any written
                                                 approval must include the DOA-authorized
                                                                                                          detailed inspection of the MLG piston/                relevant data, views, or arguments about
                                                 signature.
                                                                                                          axle for damage to the protective coating             this proposal. Send your comments to
                                                 (m) Related Information                                                                                        an address listed under the ADDRESSES
                                                                                                          and for corrosion. We are proposing this
                                                   (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing                      AD to address the unsafe condition on                 section. Include ‘‘Docket No. FAA–
                                                 Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA AD                 these products.                                       2018–0551; Product Identifier 2018–
                                                 2018–0005, dated January 10, 2018, for                                                                         NM–023–AD’’ at the beginning of your
                                                                                                          DATES: We must receive comments on
                                                 related information. This MCAI may be                                                                          comments. We specifically invite
                                                 found in the AD docket on the internet at                this proposed AD by August 20, 2018.                  comments on the overall regulatory,
                                                 http://www.regulations.gov by searching for              ADDRESSES: You may send comments,                     economic, environmental, and energy
                                                 and locating Docket No. FAA–2018–0583.                   using the procedures found in 14 CFR                  aspects of this NPRM. We will consider
                                                   (2) For more information about this AD,                11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following              all comments received by the closing
                                                 contact Vladimir Ulyanov, Aerospace                      methods:                                              date and may amend this NPRM based
                                                 Engineer, International Section, Transport                 • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to
                                                 Standards Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th
                                                                                                                                                                on those comments.
                                                                                                          http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the                   We will post all comments we
                                                 St., Des Moines, WA 98198; telephone and
                                                 fax 206–231–3229.
                                                                                                          instructions for submitting comments.                 receive, without change, to http://
                                                   (3) For service information identified in                • Fax: 202–493–2251.                                www.regulations.gov, including any
                                                 this AD, contact Airbus SAS, Airworthiness                 • Mail: U.S. Department of                          personal information you provide. We
                                                 Office—EAL, 2 Rond-Point Emile Dewoitine,                Transportation, Docket Operations,                    will also post a report summarizing each
                                                 31700 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone +33               M–30, West Building Ground Floor,                     substantive verbal contact we receive
                                                 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61 93 45 80; email              Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey                         about this NPRM.
                                                 airworthiness.A330-A340@airbus.com;                      Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590.
                                                 internet http://www.airbus.com. You may                    • Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail                    Discussion
                                                 view this service information at the FAA,                address above between 9 a.m. and 5                       Transport Canada Civil Aviation
                                                 Transport Standards Branch, 2200 South                   p.m., Monday through Friday, except                   (TCCA), which is the aviation authority
                                                 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For information               Federal holidays.                                     for Canada, has issued Canadian AD
                                                 on the availability of this material at the
                                                 FAA, call 206–231–3195.
                                                                                                            For service information identified in               CF–2017–38, dated December 20, 2017
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                                                                                                          this NPRM, contact Bombardier, Inc.,                  (referred to after this as the Mandatory
                                                   Issued in Des Moines, Washington, on June              400 Côte-Vertu Road West, Dorval,                    Continuing Airworthiness Information,
                                                 22, 2018.                                                Québec H4S 1Y9, Canada; Widebody                     or ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe
                                                 Michael Kaszycki,                                        Customer Response Center North                        condition for certain Bombardier, Inc.,
                                                 Acting Director, System Oversight Division,              America toll-free telephone 1–866–538–                Model CL–600–2C10 (Regional Jet
                                                 Aircraft Certification Service.                          1247 or direct-dial telephone 1–514–                  Series 700, 701, & 702) airplanes; Model
                                                 [FR Doc. 2018–14407 Filed 7–5–18; 8:45 am]               855–2999; fax 514–855–7401; email                     CL–600–2D15 (Regional Jet Series 705)
                                                 BILLING CODE 4910–13–P                                   ac.yul@aero.bombardier.com; internet                  airplanes; Model CL–600–2D24


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Document Created: 2018-07-06 00:46:10
Document Modified: 2018-07-06 00:46:10
CategoryRegulatory Information
CollectionFederal Register
sudoc ClassAE 2.7:
GS 4.107:
AE 2.106:
PublisherOffice of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
SectionProposed Rules
ActionNotice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
DatesWe must receive comments on this proposed AD by August 20, 2018.
ContactVladimir Ulyanov, Aerospace Engineer, International Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; telephone and fax 206-231-3229.
FR Citation83 FR 31499 
RIN Number2120-AA64
CFR AssociatedAir Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety

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