83 FR 33159 - Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 137 (July 17, 2018)
Federal Aviation Administration
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| FR Document | 2018-13781 |
[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 137 (Tuesday, July 17, 2018)] [Proposed Rules] [Pages 33159-33162] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2018-13781] ======================================================================== Proposed Rules Federal Register ________________________________________________________________________ This section of the FEDERAL REGISTER contains notices to the public of the proposed issuance of rules and regulations. The purpose of these notices is to give interested persons an opportunity to participate in the rule making prior to the adoption of the final rules. ======================================================================== Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 137 / Tuesday, July 17, 2018 / Proposed Rules [[Page 33159]] DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2018-0554; Product Identifier 2018-NM-064-AD] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Airbus Model A318 series airplanes; Model A319 series airplanes; Model A320 series airplanes; and Model A321-111, -112, -131, -211, -212, -213, -231, -232, -251N, -253N, and -271N airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by a revision of an airworthiness limitation item (ALI) document, which requires more restrictive maintenance requirements and airworthiness limitations. This proposed AD would require revising the maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, to incorporate new maintenance requirements and airworthiness limitations. We are proposing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products. DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by August 31, 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, Airworthiness Office--EIAS, Rond-Point Emile Dewoitine No: 2, 31700 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61 93 44 51; email account.airworth-eas@airbus.com; internet http://www.airbus.com. You may view this service information at the FAA, Transport Standards Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 206- 231-3195. Examining the AD Docket You may examine the AD docket on the internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2018- 0554; or in person at Docket Operations 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 Docket Operations (phone: 800-647- 5527) is in the ADDRESSES section. Comments will be available in the AD docket shortly after receipt. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Sanjay Ralhan, Aerospace Engineer, International Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; telephone and fax 206-231-3223. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Comments Invited We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or arguments about this proposal. Send your comments to an address listed under the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2018-0554; Product Identifier 2018-NM-064-AD'' at the beginning of your comments. We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory, economic, environmental, and energy aspects of this NPRM. We will consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend this NPRM because of those comments. We will post all comments we receive, without change, to http://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information you provide. We will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal contact we receive about this NPRM. Discussion The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical Agent for the Member States of the European Union, has issued EASA AD 2017-0168, dated September 7, 2017 (referred to after this as the Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or ``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for certain Airbus Model A318 series airplanes; Model A319 series airplanes; Model A320 series airplanes; and Model A321-111, -112, -131, -211, -212, -213, -231, -232, -251N, - 253N, and -271N airplanes. The MCAI states: The airworthiness limitations for Airbus A320 family aeroplanes are currently defined and published in Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS) documents. The airworthiness limitations applicable to the Certification Maintenance Requirements (CMR), which are approved by EASA, are published in ALS Part 3. The instructions contained in the ALS Part 3 have been identified as mandatory actions for continued airworthiness. Failure to comply with these instructions could result in an unsafe condition. Previously, EASA issued AD 2016-0092 [which corresponds to FAA AD 2017-25-04, Amendment 39-19118 (82 FR 58098, December 11, 2017) (``AD 2017-25-04'')], to require accomplishment of all maintenance tasks as described in ALS Part 3 at Revision 03. The new ALS Part 3 Revision 05 (hereafter referred to as ``the ALS'' in this [EASA] AD) includes new and/or more restrictive requirements and extends the applicability to model A320-251N, A320-271N, A321-251N, A321-253N and A321-271N aeroplanes. For the reason described above, this [EASA] AD retains the requirements of EASA AD 2016-0092, which is superseded, and requires accomplishment of all maintenance tasks as described in the ALS. The unsafe condition is a safety-significant latent failure (that is not annunciated), which, in combination with one or more other specific failures or events, could result in a hazardous or catastrophic failure condition. 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-2018-0554. Relationship Between Proposed AD and AD 2017-25-04 This NPRM does not propose to supersede AD 2017-25-04. Rather, we have determined that a stand-alone AD would be more appropriate to address [[Page 33160]] the changes in the MCAI. This proposed AD would require revising the maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, to incorporate new maintenance requirements and airworthiness limitations. Accomplishment of the proposed actions would then terminate all of the requirements of AD 2017-25-04. Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 Airbus has issued Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS) Part 3, Certification Maintenance Requirements (CMR), Revision 05, dated April 6, 2017. The service information describes maintenance instructions and airworthiness limitations, including updated inspections and intervals to be incorporated into the maintenance or inspection program. 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 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 the relevant information and determined the unsafe condition described previously is likely to exist or develop on other products of these same type designs. Proposed AD Requirements This proposed AD would require revising the maintenance or inspection program to incorporate new or revised airworthiness limitation requirements, except as discussed under ``Differences Between this Proposed AD and the MCAI.'' This proposed AD would require revisions to certain operator maintenance documents to include new actions (e.g., inspections). Compliance with these actions is required by 14 CFR 91.403(c). For airplanes that have been previously modified, altered, or repaired in the areas addressed by this proposed AD, the operator may not be able to accomplish the actions described in the revisions. In this situation, to comply with 14 CFR 91.403(c), the operator must request approval for an alternative method of compliance according to paragraph (j)(1) of this proposed AD. The request should include a description of changes to the required inspections that will ensure the continued operational safety of the airplane. Airworthiness Limitations Based on Type Design The FAA recently became aware of an issue related to the applicability of ADs that require incorporation of an ALS revision into an operator's maintenance or inspection program. Typically, when these types of ADs are issued by civil aviation authorities of other countries, they apply to all airplanes covered under an identified type certificate (TC). The corresponding FAA AD typically retains applicability to all of those airplanes. In addition, U.S. operators must operate their airplanes in an airworthy condition, in accordance with 14 CFR 91.7(a). Included in this obligation is the requirement to perform any maintenance or inspections specified in the ALS, and in accordance with the ALS as specified in 14 CFR 43.16 and 91.403(c), unless an alternative has been approved by the FAA. When a type certificate is issued for a type design, the specific ALS, including the current revision in effect, is a part of that type design, as specified in 14 CFR 21.31(c). The sum effect of these operational and maintenance requirements is an obligation to comply with the ALS revision defined in the type design referenced in the manufacturer's conformity statement. This obligation may introduce a conflict with an AD that requires a specific ALS revision if new airplanes are delivered with a later revision as part of their type design. Note: When a new airplane is delivered with a later ALS revision, the revised ALS must correct the unsafe condition associated with an existing AD, as specified in 14 CFR 21.21(b)(2). To address this conflict, the FAA has approved alternative methods of compliance (AMOCs) that allow operators to incorporate the most recent ALS revision (i.e., a later revision) into their maintenance/ inspection programs, in lieu of the earlier ALS revision required by the AD. This eliminates the conflict and enables the operator to comply with both the AD and the type design. However, compliance with AMOCs is normally optional, and we recently became aware that some operators choose to retain the AD- mandated ALS revision in their fleet-wide maintenance/inspection programs, including those for new airplanes delivered with later ALS revisions, to help standardize the maintenance of the fleet. To ensure that operators comply with the applicable ALS revision for newly delivered airplanes containing a later revision than that specified in an AD, we plan to limit the applicability of ADs that mandate ALS revisions to those airplanes that are subject to an earlier revision of the ALS, either as part of the type design or as mandated by an earlier AD. This proposed AD therefore would apply to Airbus Model A318 series airplanes; Model A319 series airplanes; Model A320 series airplanes; and Model A321-111, -112, -131, -211, -212, -213, -231, -232, -251N, - 253N, and -271N airplanes with an original certificate of airworthiness or original export certificate of airworthiness that was issued on or before the date of the ALS revision identified in this proposed AD. Operators of airplanes with an original certificate of airworthiness or original export certificate of airworthiness issued after that date must comply with the airworthiness limitations specified as part of the approved type design and referenced on the type certificate data sheet. Difference Between This Proposed AD and the MCAI The MCAI specifies that if there are findings from the ALS inspection tasks, corrective actions must be accomplished in accordance with Airbus maintenance documentation. However, this proposed AD does not include that requirement. Operators of U.S.-registered airplanes are required by general airworthiness and operational regulations to perform maintenance using methods that are acceptable to the FAA. We consider those methods to be adequate to address any corrective actions necessitated by the findings of ALS inspections required by this proposed AD. Costs of Compliance We estimate that this proposed AD affects 1,250 airplanes of U.S. registry. We estimate the following costs to comply with this proposed AD: We have determined that revising the maintenance or inspection program takes an average of 90 work-hours per operator, although we recognize that this number may vary from operator to operator. In the past, we have estimated that this action takes 1 work-hour per airplane. Since operators incorporate maintenance or inspection program changes for their affected fleet(s), we have determined that a per- operator estimate is more accurate than a per-airplane estimate. Therefore, we estimate the total cost per operator to be [[Page 33161]] $7,650 (90 work-hours x $85 per work-hour). Authority for This Rulemaking Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the authority of the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII: Aviation Programs, describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's authority. We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: ``General requirements.'' Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this rulemaking action. This proposed AD is issued in accordance with authority delegated by the Executive Director, Aircraft Certification Service, as authorized by FAA Order 8000.51C. In accordance with that order, issuance of ADs is normally a function of the Compliance and Airworthiness Division, but during this transition period, the Executive Director has delegated the authority to issue ADs applicable to transport category airplanes to the Director of the System Oversight Division. Regulatory Findings We determined that this proposed AD would not have federalism implications under Executive Order 13132. This proposed AD would not have a substantial direct effect on the States, on the relationship between the national Government and the States, or on the distribution of power and responsibilities among the various levels of government. For the reasons discussed above, I certify this proposed regulation: 1. Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive Order 12866; 2. Is not a ``significant rule'' under the DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); 3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska; and 4. Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by reference, Safety. The Proposed Amendment Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator, the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part 39 as follows: PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES 0 1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows: Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. Sec. 39.13 [Amended] 0 2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness directive (AD): Airbus: Docket No. FAA-2018-0554; Product Identifier 2018-NM-064-AD. (a) Comments Due Date We must receive comments by August 31, 2018. (b) Affected ADs This AD affects AD 2017-25-04, Amendment 39-19118 (82 FR 58098, December 11, 2017) (``AD 2017-25-04''). (c) Applicability This AD applies to the Airbus airplanes identified in paragraphs (c)(1), (c)(2), (c)(3), and (c)(4) of this AD, certificated in any category, with an original certificate of airworthiness or original export certificate of airworthiness issued on or before April 6, 2017. (1) Model A318-111, -112, -121, and -122 airplanes. (2) Model A319-111, -112, -113, -114, -115, -131, -132, and -133 airplanes. (3) Model A320-211, -212, -214, -216, -231, -232, -233, -251N, and -271N airplanes. (4) Model A321-111, -112, -131, -211, -212, -213, -231, -232, - 251N, -253N, and -271N airplanes. (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 05, Time Limits/ Maintenance Checks. (e) Reason This AD was prompted by a revision of an airworthiness limitation item (ALI) document, which requires more restrictive maintenance requirements and airworthiness limitations. We are issuing this AD to address a safety-significant latent failure (that is not annunciated), which, in combination with one or more other specific failures or events, could result in a hazardous or catastrophic failure condition. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Revision of Maintenance or Inspection Program Within 90 days after the effective date of this AD, revise the maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, to incorporate the information specified in Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS) Part 3, Certification Maintenance Requirements (CMR), Revision 05, dated April 6, 2017 (``ALS Part 3 CMR, R5''). The initial compliance time for accomplishing the tasks specified in ALS Part 3 CMR, R5, is at the applicable time specified in ALS Part 3 CMR, R5, or within 90 days after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later. (h) Terminating Actions for AD 2017-25-04 Accomplishing the actions required by paragraph (g) of this AD terminates all of the requirements of AD 2017-25-04. (i) No Alternative Actions or Intervals After the maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, has been revised as required by paragraph (g) of this AD, no alternative actions (e.g., inspections) or intervals may be used unless the actions or intervals are approved as an alternative method of compliance (AMOC) in accordance with the procedures specified in paragraph (j)(1) of this AD. (j) Other FAA AD Provisions The following provisions also apply to this AD: (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager, International Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your request to your principal inspector or local Flight Standards District Office, as appropriate. If sending information directly to the International Section, send it to the attention of the person identified in paragraph (k)(2) of this AD. Information may be emailed to: 9-ANM-116-AMOC-REQUESTS@faa.gov. (i) 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. (ii) AMOCs applicable previously for AD 2017-25-04 or AD 2014- 22-08, Amendment 39-18013 (79 FR 67042, November 12, 2014) that require incorporation of ALS Part 3 CMR, R5, are considered approved as AMOCs for the corresponding provisions of this AD. (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any requirement in this AD to obtain corrective actions from a manufacturer, the action must be accomplished using a method approved by The Manager, International Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA; or the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA); or Airbus's EASA Design Organization Approval (DOA). If approved by the DOA, the approval must include the DOA- authorized signature. (k) Related Information (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA AD [[Page 33162]] 2017-0168, dated September 7, 2017, for related information. This MCAI may be found in the AD docket on the internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA- 2018-0554. (2) For more information about this AD, contact Sanjay Ralhan, Aerospace Engineer, International Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; telephone and fax 206-231-3223. (3) For service information identified in this AD, contact Airbus, Airworthiness Office--EIAS, Rond-Point Emile Dewoitine No: 2, 31700 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61 93 44 51; email account.airworth-eas@airbus.com; 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 19, 2018. Michael Kaszycki, Acting Director, System Oversight Division, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2018-13781 Filed 7-16-18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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contains notices to the public of the proposed Federal holidays. The European Aviation Safety Agency
issuance of rules and regulations. The For service information identified in
purpose of these notices is to give interested (EASA), which is the Technical Agent
this NPRM, contact Airbus, for the Member States of the European
persons an opportunity to participate in the Airworthiness Office—EIAS, Rond-
rule making prior to the adoption of the final Union, has issued EASA AD 2017–0168,
rules.
Point Emile Dewoitine No: 2, 31700 dated September 7, 2017 (referred to
Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone +33 5 after this as the Mandatory Continuing
61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61 93 44 51; email Airworthiness Information, or ‘‘the
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION account.airworth-eas@airbus.com; MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe condition
internet http://www.airbus.com. You for certain Airbus Model A318 series
Federal Aviation Administration may view this service information at the airplanes; Model A319 series airplanes;
FAA, Transport Standards Branch, 2200 Model A320 series airplanes; and Model
14 CFR Part 39 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For A321–111, –112, –131, –211, –212,
information on the availability of this –213, –231, –232, –251N, –253N, and
[Docket No. FAA–2018–0554; Product
Identifier 2018–NM–064–AD] material at the FAA, call 206–231–3195. –271N airplanes. The MCAI states:
RIN 2120–AA64 Examining the AD Docket The airworthiness limitations for Airbus
You may examine the AD docket on A320 family aeroplanes are currently defined
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus and published in Airbus A318/A319/A320/
the internet at http:// A321 Airworthiness Limitations Section
Airplanes www.regulations.gov by searching for (ALS) documents. The airworthiness
AGENCY: Federal Aviation and locating Docket No. FAA–2018– limitations applicable to the Certification
Administration (FAA), DOT. 0554; or in person at Docket Operations Maintenance Requirements (CMR), which are
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday approved by EASA, are published in ALS
through Friday, except Federal holidays. Part 3.
(NPRM). The instructions contained in the ALS Part
The AD docket contains this NPRM, the
3 have been identified as mandatory actions
SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new regulatory evaluation, any comments
for continued airworthiness. Failure to
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain received, and other information. The comply with these instructions could result
Airbus Model A318 series airplanes; street address for Docket Operations in an unsafe condition.
Model A319 series airplanes; Model (phone: 800–647–5527) is in the Previously, EASA issued AD 2016–0092
A320 series airplanes; and Model A321– ADDRESSES section. Comments will be [which corresponds to FAA AD 2017–25–04,
111, –112, –131, –211, –212, –213, –231, available in the AD docket shortly after Amendment 39–19118 (82 FR 58098,
–232, –251N, –253N, and –271N receipt. December 11, 2017) (‘‘AD 2017–25–04’’)], to
require accomplishment of all maintenance
airplanes. This proposed AD was FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: tasks as described in ALS Part 3 at Revision
prompted by a revision of an Sanjay Ralhan, Aerospace Engineer, 03. The new ALS Part 3 Revision 05
airworthiness limitation item (ALI) International Section, Transport (hereafter referred to as ‘‘the ALS’’ in this
document, which requires more Standards Branch, FAA, 2200 South [EASA] AD) includes new and/or more
restrictive maintenance requirements 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; restrictive requirements and extends the
and airworthiness limitations. This telephone and fax 206–231–3223. applicability to model A320–251N, A320–
proposed AD would require revising the 271N, A321–251N, A321–253N and A321–
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 271N aeroplanes.
maintenance or inspection program, as For the reason described above, this
applicable, to incorporate new Comments Invited
[EASA] AD retains the requirements of EASA
maintenance requirements and We invite you to send any written AD 2016–0092, which is superseded, and
airworthiness limitations. We are relevant data, views, or arguments about requires accomplishment of all maintenance
proposing this AD to address the unsafe this proposal. Send your comments to tasks as described in the ALS.
condition on these products. an address listed under the ADDRESSES The unsafe condition is a safety-
DATES: We must receive comments on section. Include ‘‘Docket No. FAA– significant latent failure (that is not
this proposed AD by August 31, 2018. 2018–0554; Product Identifier 2018– annunciated), which, in combination
ADDRESSES: You may send comments, NM–064–AD’’ at the beginning of your with one or more other specific failures
using the procedures found in 14 CFR comments. We specifically invite or events, could result in a hazardous or
11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following comments on the overall regulatory, catastrophic failure condition. You may
methods: economic, environmental, and energy examine the MCAI in the AD docket on
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to aspects of this NPRM. We will consider the internet at http://
http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the all comments received by the closing www.regulations.gov by searching for
instructions for submitting comments. date and may amend this NPRM and locating Docket No. FAA–2018–
daltland on DSKBBV9HB2PROD with PROPOSALS
• Fax: 202–493–2251. because of those comments. 0554.
• Mail: U.S. Department of We will post all comments we
Transportation, Docket Operations, M– receive, without change, to http:// Relationship Between Proposed AD and
30, West Building Ground Floor, Room www.regulations.gov, including any AD 2017–25–04
W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, personal information you provide. We This NPRM does not propose to
Washington, DC 20590. will also post a report summarizing each supersede AD 2017–25–04. Rather, we
• Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail substantive verbal contact we receive have determined that a stand-alone AD
address above between 9 a.m. and 5 about this NPRM. would be more appropriate to address
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$7,650 (90 work-hours × $85 per work- List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 (g) Revision of Maintenance or Inspection
hour). Program
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
safety, Incorporation by reference, Within 90 days after the effective date of
Authority for This Rulemaking this AD, revise the maintenance or inspection
Safety. program, as applicable, to incorporate the
Title 49 of the United States Code information specified in Airbus A318/A319/
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue The Proposed Amendment
A320/A321 Airworthiness Limitations
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, Accordingly, under the authority Section (ALS) Part 3, Certification
section 106, describes the authority of delegated to me by the Administrator, Maintenance Requirements (CMR), Revision
the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII: the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part 05, dated April 6, 2017 (‘‘ALS Part 3 CMR,
Aviation Programs, describes in more 39 as follows: R5’’). The initial compliance time for
detail the scope of the Agency’s accomplishing the tasks specified in ALS
authority. PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS Part 3 CMR, R5, is at the applicable time
DIRECTIVES specified in ALS Part 3 CMR, R5, or within
We are issuing this rulemaking under 90 days after the effective date of this AD,
the authority described in Subtitle VII, ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 whichever occurs later.
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: continues to read as follows: (h) Terminating Actions for AD 2017–25–04
‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. Accomplishing the actions required by
section, Congress charges the FAA with paragraph (g) of this AD terminates all of the
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in § 39.13 [Amended] requirements of AD 2017–25–04.
air commerce by prescribing regulations ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
for practices, methods, and procedures (i) No Alternative Actions or Intervals
the following new airworthiness
the Administrator finds necessary for directive (AD): After the maintenance or inspection
safety in air commerce. This regulation program, as applicable, has been revised as
Airbus: Docket No. FAA–2018–0554; Product required by paragraph (g) of this AD, no
is within the scope of that authority Identifier 2018–NM–064–AD. alternative actions (e.g., inspections) or
because it addresses an unsafe condition intervals may be used unless the actions or
that is likely to exist or develop on (a) Comments Due Date
intervals are approved as an alternative
products identified in this rulemaking We must receive comments by August 31, method of compliance (AMOC) in
action. 2018. accordance with the procedures specified in
This proposed AD is issued in (b) Affected ADs paragraph (j)(1) of this AD.
accordance with authority delegated by This AD affects AD 2017–25–04, (j) Other FAA AD Provisions
the Executive Director, Aircraft Amendment 39–19118 (82 FR 58098, The following provisions also apply to this
Certification Service, as authorized by December 11, 2017) (‘‘AD 2017–25–04’’). AD:
FAA Order 8000.51C. In accordance (c) Applicability
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance
with that order, issuance of ADs is (AMOCs): The Manager, International
This AD applies to the Airbus airplanes Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA,
normally a function of the Compliance
identified in paragraphs (c)(1), (c)(2), (c)(3), has the authority to approve AMOCs for this
and Airworthiness Division, but during and (c)(4) of this AD, certificated in any AD, if requested using the procedures found
this transition period, the Executive category, with an original certificate of in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR
Director has delegated the authority to airworthiness or original export certificate of 39.19, send your request to your principal
issue ADs applicable to transport airworthiness issued on or before April 6, inspector or local Flight Standards District
category airplanes to the Director of the 2017. Office, as appropriate. If sending information
System Oversight Division. (1) Model A318–111, –112, –121, and –122 directly to the International Section, send it
airplanes. to the attention of the person identified in
Regulatory Findings (2) Model A319–111, –112, –113, –114, paragraph (k)(2) of this AD. Information may
–115, –131, –132, and –133 airplanes. be emailed to: 9-ANM-116-AMOC-
We determined that this proposed AD (3) Model A320–211, –212, –214, –216, REQUESTS@faa.gov.
would not have federalism implications –231, –232, –233, –251N, and –271N (i) Before using any approved AMOC,
under Executive Order 13132. This airplanes. notify your appropriate principal inspector,
proposed AD would not have a (4) Model A321–111, –112, –131, –211, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager
substantial direct effect on the States, on –212, –213, –231, –232, –251N, –253N, and of the local flight standards district office/
the relationship between the national –271N airplanes. certificate holding district office.
Government and the States, or on the (ii) AMOCs applicable previously for AD
(d) Subject 2017–25–04 or AD 2014–22–08, Amendment
distribution of power and Air Transport Association (ATA) of 39–18013 (79 FR 67042, November 12, 2014)
responsibilities among the various America Code 05, Time Limits/Maintenance that require incorporation of ALS Part 3
levels of government. Checks. CMR, R5, are considered approved as
For the reasons discussed above, I AMOCs for the corresponding provisions of
(e) Reason
certify this proposed regulation: this AD.
This AD was prompted by a revision of an (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any
1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory airworthiness limitation item (ALI) requirement in this AD to obtain corrective
action’’ under Executive Order 12866; document, which requires more restrictive actions from a manufacturer, the action must
2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the maintenance requirements and airworthiness be accomplished using a method approved
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures limitations. We are issuing this AD to address by The Manager, International Section,
a safety-significant latent failure (that is not Transport Standards Branch, FAA; or the
(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979);
daltland on DSKBBV9HB2PROD with PROPOSALS
annunciated), which, in combination with European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA); or
3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in one or more other specific failures or events, Airbus’s EASA Design Organization
Alaska; and could result in a hazardous or catastrophic Approval (DOA). If approved by the DOA,
4. Will not have a significant failure condition. the approval must include the DOA-
authorized signature.
economic impact, positive or negative, (f) Compliance
on a substantial number of small entities Comply with this AD within the (k) Related Information
under the criteria of the Regulatory compliance times specified, unless already (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing
Flexibility Act. done. Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA AD
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![33162 Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 137 / Tuesday, July 17, 2018 / Proposed Rules
2017–0168, dated September 7, 2017, for • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to requires visual inspections and either
related information. This MCAI may be http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the ‘‘Coin Tap’’ inspections or ultrasonic
found in the AD docket on the internet at instructions for submitting comments. inspections for disbonding of the
http://www.regulations.gov by searching for • Fax: 202–493–2251. trailing edge wedge of the leading edge
and locating Docket No. FAA–2018–0554.
(2) For more information about this AD,
• Mail: U.S. Department of slat, and repair, if necessary. AD 93–14–
contact Sanjay Ralhan, Aerospace Engineer, Transportation, Docket Operations, M– 19 resulted from reports of wedge
International Section, Transport Standards 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room damage or disbonding; in two cases the
Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th St., Des W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, damage resulted in loss of a portion of
Moines, WA 98198; telephone and fax 206– Washington, DC 20590. the trailing edge wedge. The trailing
231–3223. • Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail edge wedge disbonding was caused by
(3) For service information identified in address above between 9 a.m. and 5 moisture ingression at the wedge end
this AD, contact Airbus, Airworthiness p.m., Monday through Friday, except seals and in the skin bonds along the
Office—EIAS, Rond-Point Emile Dewoitine Federal holidays. spar chords. Moisture in the aluminum
No: 2, 31700 Blagnac Cedex, France;
honeycomb core would cause corrosion
telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61 Examining the AD Docket
93 44 51; email account.airworth-eas@ that would eventually result in
airbus.com; internet http://www.airbus.com. You may examine the AD docket on disbonding between the skin and the
You may view this service information at the the internet at http:// aluminum honeycomb core. We issued
FAA, Transport Standards Branch, 2200 www.regulations.gov by searching for AD 93–14–19 to prevent the loss of a
South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For and locating Docket No. FAA–2018– trailing edge wedge, which could result
information on the availability of this 0582; or in person at Docket Operations in reduced maneuver margins, reduced
material at the FAA, call 206–231–3195. between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday speed margins to stall, and unexpected
Issued in Des Moines, Washington, on June through Friday, except Federal holidays. roll before stall warning, all of which
19, 2018. The AD docket contains this proposal, would adversely affect the
Michael Kaszycki, any comments received, and other controllability of the airplane.
Acting Director, System Oversight Division, information. The street address for
Docket Operations (phone: 800–647– Actions Since AD 93–14–19 Was Issued
Aircraft Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 2018–13781 Filed 7–16–18; 8:45 am] 5527) is in the ADDRESSES section. Since we issued AD 93–14–19, an
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
Comments will be available in the AD updated stability and control analysis
docket shortly after receipt. showed that the worst-case scenario of
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: a trailing edge wedge disbond in-flight
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Wayne Lockett, Aerospace Engineer, would not adversely affect the
Airframe Section, FAA, Seattle ACO controllability of the airplane.
Federal Aviation Administration Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des Simulation analysis shows that the
Moines, WA 98198; phone and fax: 206– airplane has sufficient lateral control up
14 CFR Part 39 231–3524; email: wayne.lockett@ to the stick shaker to counter the rolling
[Docket No. FAA–2018–0582; Product faa.gov. moment caused by a trailing edge wedge
Identifier 2018–NM–085–AD] SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
loss, at all flap settings. Therefore, the
unsafe condition no longer exists on
RIN 2120–AA64 Comments Invited these products worldwide.
Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing We invite you to send any written FAA’s Conclusions
Company Airplanes relevant data, views, or arguments about
this proposal. Send your comments to Upon further consideration, we have
AGENCY: Federal Aviation an address listed under the ADDRESSES determined that AD 93–14–19 must be
Administration (FAA), DOT. section. Include ‘‘Docket No. FAA– removed. Accordingly, this proposed
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking 2018–0582; Product Identifier 2018– AD would remove AD 93–14–19.
(NPRM); removal of airworthiness NM–085–AD’’ at the beginning of your Removal of AD 93–14–19 would not
directive (AD). comments. We specifically invite preclude the FAA from issuing another
comments on the overall regulatory, related action or commit the FAA to any
SUMMARY: We propose to remove AD course of action in the future.
economic, environmental, and energy
93–14–19, which applies to certain The
aspects of this proposed AD. We will Related Costs of Compliance
Boeing Company Model 767–200 and
consider all comments received by the
–300 series airplanes. AD 93–14–19 AD 93–14–19 affects approximately
closing date and may amend this
requires inspections for disbonding of 180 airplanes of U.S. registry. The
proposed AD because of those
the trailing edge wedge of the leading estimated costs for the actions required
comments.
edge slat; and repair, if necessary. Since by AD 93–14–19 for U.S. operators is
We will post all comments we
we issued AD 93–14–19, an updated $79,200, or $440 per airplane. Removing
receive, without change, to http://
stability and control analysis showed AD 93–14–19 would eliminate those
www.regulations.gov, including any
that the worst-case scenario of a trailing costs.
personal information you provide. We
edge wedge disbond in-flight would not
will also post a report summarizing each Authority for This Rulemaking
adversely affect the controllability of the
substantive verbal contact we receive
daltland on DSKBBV9HB2PROD with PROPOSALS
airplane. Accordingly, we propose to Title 49 of the United States Code
about this proposed AD.
remove AD 93–14–19. specifies the FAA’s authority to issue
DATES: We must receive comments on Discussion rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I,
this proposed AD by August 31, 2018. We issued AD 93–14–19, Amendment Section 106, describes the authority of
ADDRESSES: You may send comments, 39–8644 (58 FR 41177, August 3, 1993) the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII,
using the procedures found in 14 CFR (‘‘AD 93–14–19’’), for certain The Aviation Programs, describes in more
11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following Boeing Company Model 767–200 and detail the scope of the Agency’s
methods: -300 series airplanes. AD 93–14–19 authority.
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| Category | Regulatory Information | |
| Collection | Federal Register | |
| sudoc Class | AE 2.7: GS 4.107: AE 2.106: | |
| Publisher | Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration | |
| Section | Proposed Rules | |
| Action | Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). | |
| Dates | We must receive comments on this proposed AD by August 31, 2018. | |
| Contact | Sanjay Ralhan, Aerospace Engineer, International Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; telephone and fax 206-231-3223. | |
| FR Citation | 83 FR 33159 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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