83 FR 34761 - Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 141 (July 23, 2018)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 141 (July 23, 2018)
| Page Range | 34761-34763 | |
| FR Document | 2018-15658 |
[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 141 (Monday, July 23, 2018)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 34761-34763] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2018-15658] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2018-0636; Product Identifier 2018-NM-097-AD; Amendment 39-19337; AD 2018-15-05] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Final rule; request for comments. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Airbus SAS Model A319-115, -132, and -133 airplanes; and Model A320- 214, -216, -232, -233, -251N, and -271N airplanes. This AD was prompted by reports of safety pins that had been installed on the inflation reservoirs of escape slides/slide rafts during production, but had not been removed. This AD requires inspecting each passenger escape slide/ slide raft to determine whether the safety pin is installed on the slide inflation reservoir, and removing any installed safety pin. We are issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products. DATES: This AD becomes effective August 7, 2018. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of August 7, 2018. We must receive comments on this AD by September 6, 2018. ADDRESSES: You may send comments, using the procedures found in 14 CFR 11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following methods:Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments. Fax: 202-493-2251. Mail: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590. Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. For service information identified in this final rule, contact Airbus SAS, Airworthiness Office--EIAS, 2 Rond-Point Emile Dewoitine, 31700 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61 93 44 51; 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. It is also available on the internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2018- 0636. 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- 0636; or in person at the Docket Operations office between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket contains this AD, the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and other information. The street address for the Docket Operations office (telephone 800-647-5527) is in the ADDRESSES section. Comments will be available in the AD docket shortly after receipt. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Sanjay Ralhan, Aerospace Engineer, International Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; telephone and fax 206-231-3323. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Discussion The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical Agent for the Member States of the European Union, has issued EASA AD 2018-0129, dated June 15, 2018 (referred to after this as the Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or ``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for certain Airbus SAS Model A319-115, -132, and -133 airplanes; and Model A320-214, -216, -232, -233, -251N, and -271N airplanes. The MCAI states: Safety pins have been found installed on the escape slide/slide raft inflation reservoir on several aeroplanes. Investigations determined that, on certain aeroplanes, safety pins may not have been removed on the production line. This condition, if not detected and corrected, would prevent the deployment of the escape slide/slide raft, when required in case of emergency, possibly resulting in injury to the occupants. To address this potential unsafe condition, Airbus issued the original issue of the AOT [alert operators transmission], providing inspection instructions. The AOT has been later revised twice to extend the applicability. For the reasons described above, this AD requires a one-time inspection of each affected slide/raft and, depending on findings, removal of the safety pin. You may examine the MCAI on the internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2018- 0636. Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 Airbus has issued Alert Operators Transmission A25N012-17, Revision 02, dated May 29, 2018. This service information describes procedures for inspecting each passenger escape slide/slide raft to determine whether the safety pin is installed on the slide inflation reservoir, and removing any installed safety pin and stowing the pin in the stowage pocket of the soft cover of the pack assembly. 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 issuing this AD because we evaluated all pertinent information and determined the unsafe condition exists and is likely to exist or develop on other products of the same type design. Requirements of This AD This AD requires accomplishing the actions specified in the service information described previously. [[Page 34762]] FAA's Determination of the Effective Date An unsafe condition exists that requires the immediate adoption of this AD. The FAA has found that the risk to the flying public justifies waiving notice and comment prior to adoption of this rule because safety pins installed in the inflation reservoirs of passenger escape slides/slide rafts would prevent the deployment of the escape slides/ slide rafts when required in case of emergency, possibly resulting in injury to the occupants. Therefore, we determined that notice and opportunity for public comment before issuing this AD are impracticable and that, for the same reason, good cause exists for making this amendment effective in less than 30 days. Comments Invited This AD is a final rule that involves requirements affecting flight safety, and we did not precede it by notice and opportunity for public comment. We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or arguments about this AD. Send your comments to an address listed under the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2018-0636; Product Identifier 2018-NM-097-AD'' at the beginning of your comments. We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory, economic, environmental, and energy aspects of this AD. We will consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend this AD based on those comments. We will post all comments we receive, without change, to http://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information you provide. We will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal contact we receive about this AD. Costs of Compliance We estimate that this AD affects 10 airplanes of U.S. registry. We estimate the following costs to comply with this AD: Estimated Costs for Required Actions ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cost per Cost on U.S. Labor cost Parts cost product operators ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4 work-hours x $85 per hour = $85............................ $0 $340 $3,400 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- We estimate the following costs to do any necessary on-condition actions that would be required based on the results of any required actions. We have no way of determining the number of aircraft that might need these on-condition actions: Estimated Costs of On-Condition Actions ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cost per Labor cost Parts cost product ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4 work-hours x $85 per hour = $85............................................. $0 $340 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 AD is issued in accordance with authority delegated by the Executive Director, Aircraft Certification Service, as authorized by FAA Order 8000.51C. In accordance with that order, issuance of ADs is normally a function of the Compliance and Airworthiness Division, but during this transition period, the Executive Director has delegated the authority to issue ADs applicable to transport category airplanes to the Director of the System Oversight Division. Regulatory Findings We determined that this AD will not have federalism implications under Executive Order 13132. This AD will not have a substantial direct effect on the States, on the relationship between the national government and the States, or on the distribution of power and responsibilities among the various levels of government. For the reasons discussed above, I certify that this AD: 1. Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive Order 12866; 2. Is not a ``significant rule'' under the DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); 3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska; and 4. Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by reference, Safety. Adoption of the Amendment Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator, the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows: PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES 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): 2018-15-05 Airbus SAS: Amendment 39-19337; Docket No. FAA-2018-0636; Product Identifier 2018-NM-097-AD. (a) Effective Date This AD becomes effective August 7, 2018. [[Page 34763]] (b) Affected ADs None. (c) Applicability This AD applies to Airbus SAS Model A319-115, -132, and -133 airplanes; and Model A320-214, -216, -232, -233, -251N, and -271N airplanes; certificated in any category, having manufacturer serial numbers as identified in Airbus Alert Operators Transmission A25N012-17, Revision 02, dated May 29, 2018. (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 25, Equipment/ furnishings. (e) Reason This AD was prompted by reports of safety pins that had been installed on the inflation reservoirs of escape slides/slide rafts during production, but had not been removed and stowed in the stowage pocket of the soft cover of the pack assembly. We are issuing this AD to address safety pins that had been installed on the inflation reservoirs of escape slides/slide rafts during production but had not been removed, which would prevent deployment of the escape slide/slide raft when required in case of emergency and could result in injury to the occupants. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Definition of Affected Escape Slides/Slide Rafts For purposes of this AD, affected escape slides/slide rafts are those installed on the left-hand and right-hand forward and aft passenger doors. (h) Inspection Within 750 flight hours, or 750 flight cycles, or 4 months, whichever occurs first after the effective date of this AD, do a general visual inspection of each affected escape slide/slide raft to determine whether the safety pin is installed on the slide inflation reservoir, in accordance with Airbus Alert Operators Transmission A25N012-17, Revision 02, dated May 29, 2018. (i) Corrective Action If, during the inspection required by paragraph (h) of this AD, a safety pin is found installed, before further flight, remove and stow the affected pin, in accordance with Airbus Alert Operators Transmission A25N012-17, Revision 02, dated May 29, 2018. (j) Credit for Previous Actions This paragraph provides credit for actions required by paragraphs (h) and (i) of this AD, if those actions were performed before the effective date of this AD using the service information identified in paragraph (j)(1) or (j)(2) of this AD. (1) Airbus Alert Operators Transmission A25N012-17, dated December 14, 2017. (2) Airbus Alert Operators Transmission A25N012-17, Revision 01, dated April 11, 2018. (k) Reporting Specifications Although Airbus Alert Operators Transmission A25N012-17, Revision 02, dated May 29, 2018, specifies submitting a report to Airbus, this AD does not require a report. (l) Other FAA AD Provisions The following provisions also apply to this AD: (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager, International Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your request to your principal inspector or local Flight Standards District Office, as appropriate. If sending information directly to the International Section, send it to the attention of the person identified in paragraph (m)(2) of this AD. Information may be emailed to [email protected]. Before using any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager of the local flight standards district office/certificate holding district office. (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any requirement in this AD to obtain corrective actions from a manufacturer, the action must be accomplished using a method approved by the Manager, International Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA; or the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA); or Airbus's EASA Design Organization Approval (DOA). If approved by the DOA, the approval must include the DOA- authorized signature. (m) Related Information (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA AD 2018-0129, dated June 15, 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-2018-0636. (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 206-231-3323. (n) Material Incorporated by Reference (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference (IBR) of the service information listed in this paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. (2) You must use this service information as applicable to do the actions required by this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise. (i) Airbus Alert Operators Transmission A25N012-17, Revision 02, dated May 29, 2018. (ii) Reserved. (3) For service information identified in this AD, contact Airbus SAS, Airworthiness Office--EIAS, 2 Rond-Point Emile Dewoitine, 31700 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61 93 44 51; email [email protected]; internet http://www.airbus.com. (4) You may view this service information at the FAA, Transport Standards Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 206-231-3195. (5) You may view this service information that is incorporated by reference at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For information on the availability of this material at NARA, call 202-741-6030, or go to http://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html. Issued in Des Moines, Washington, on July 13, 2018. Michael Kaszycki, Acting Director, System Oversight Division, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2018-15658 Filed 7-20-18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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MA. For information on the availability of • Fax: 202–493–2251. –251N, and –271N airplanes. The MCAI
this material at the FAA, call 781–238–7759. • Mail: U.S. Department of states:
(5) You may view this service information Transportation, Docket Operations,
that is incorporated by reference at the Safety pins have been found installed on
M–30, West Building Ground Floor, the escape slide/slide raft inflation reservoir
National Archives and Records
Administration (NARA). For information on
Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey on several aeroplanes. Investigations
the availability of this material at NARA, call Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590. determined that, on certain aeroplanes, safety
202–741–6030, or go to: http:// • Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of pins may not have been removed on the
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr- Transportation, Docket Operations, production line.
locations.html. M–30, West Building Ground Floor, This condition, if not detected and
Issued in Burlington, Massachusetts, on Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey corrected, would prevent the deployment of
July 17, 2018. Avenue SE, Washington, DC, between 9 the escape slide/slide raft, when required in
Robert J. Ganley, a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through case of emergency, possibly resulting in
Manager, Engine and Propeller Standards
Friday, except Federal holidays. injury to the occupants.
Branch, Aircraft Certification Service. For service information identified in To address this potential unsafe condition,
[FR Doc. 2018–15668 Filed 7–20–18; 8:45 am]
this final rule, contact Airbus SAS, Airbus issued the original issue of the AOT
Airworthiness Office—EIAS, 2 Rond- [alert operators transmission], providing
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
Point Emile Dewoitine, 31700 Blagnac inspection instructions. The AOT has been
Cedex, France; telephone +33 5 61 93 36 later revised twice to extend the
96; fax +33 5 61 93 44 51; email applicability.
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION For the reasons described above, this AD
account.airworth-eas@airbus.com;
internet http://www.airbus.com. You requires a one-time inspection of each
Federal Aviation Administration
may view this referenced service affected slide/raft and, depending on
information at the FAA, Transport findings, removal of the safety pin.
14 CFR Part 39
Standards Branch, 2200 South 216th St., You may examine the MCAI on the
[Docket No. FAA–2018–0636; Product
Des Moines, WA. For information on the internet at http://www.regulations.gov
Identifier 2018–NM–097–AD; Amendment
39–19337; AD 2018–15–05] availability of this material at the FAA, by searching for and locating Docket No.
call 206–231–3195. It is also available FAA–2018–0636.
RIN 2120–AA64 on the internet at http://
www.regulations.gov by searching for Related Service Information Under
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS and locating Docket No. FAA–2018– 1 CFR Part 51
Airplanes 0636.
Airbus has issued Alert Operators
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Examining the AD Docket Transmission A25N012–17, Revision
Administration (FAA), DOT.
You may examine the AD docket on 02, dated May 29, 2018. This service
ACTION: Final rule; request for information describes procedures for
comments. the internet at http://
www.regulations.gov by searching for inspecting each passenger escape slide/
SUMMARY: We are adopting a new and locating Docket No. FAA–2018– slide raft to determine whether the
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain 0636; or in person at the Docket safety pin is installed on the slide
Airbus SAS Model A319–115, –132, and Operations office between 9 a.m. and 5 inflation reservoir, and removing any
–133 airplanes; and Model A320–214, p.m., Monday through Friday, except installed safety pin and stowing the pin
–216, –232, –233, –251N, and –271N Federal holidays. The AD docket in the stowage pocket of the soft cover
airplanes. This AD was prompted by contains this AD, the regulatory of the pack assembly. This service
reports of safety pins that had been evaluation, any comments received, and information is reasonably available
installed on the inflation reservoirs of other information. The street address for because the interested parties have
escape slides/slide rafts during the Docket Operations office (telephone access to it through their normal course
production, but had not been removed. 800–647–5527) is in the ADDRESSES of business or by the means identified
This AD requires inspecting each section. Comments will be available in in the ADDRESSES section.
passenger escape slide/slide raft to the AD docket shortly after receipt. FAA’s Determination
determine whether the safety pin is FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
installed on the slide inflation reservoir, Sanjay Ralhan, Aerospace Engineer, This product has been approved by
and removing any installed safety pin. International Section, Transport the aviation authority of another
We are issuing this AD to address the Standards Branch, FAA, 2200 South country, and is approved for operation
unsafe condition on these products. 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; in the United States. Pursuant to our
DATES: This AD becomes effective telephone and fax 206–231–3323. bilateral agreement with the State of
August 7, 2018. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Design Authority, we have been notified
The Director of the Federal Register of the unsafe condition described in the
approved the incorporation by reference Discussion MCAI and service information
of a certain publication listed in this AD The European Aviation Safety Agency referenced above. We are issuing this
as of August 7, 2018. (EASA), which is the Technical Agent AD because we evaluated all pertinent
We must receive comments on this for the Member States of the European information and determined the unsafe
AD by September 6, 2018. Union, has issued EASA AD 2018–0129, condition exists and is likely to exist or
ADDRESSES: You may send comments, dated June 15, 2018 (referred to after develop on other products of the same
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using the procedures found in 14 CFR this as the Mandatory Continuing type design.
11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following Airworthiness Information, or ‘‘the Requirements of This AD
methods: MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe condition
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to for certain Airbus SAS Model A319– This AD requires accomplishing the
http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the 115, –132, and –133 airplanes; and actions specified in the service
instructions for submitting comments. Model A320–214, –216, –232, –233, information described previously.
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FAA’s Determination of the Effective same reason, good cause exists for environmental, and energy aspects of
Date making this amendment effective in less this AD. We will consider all comments
than 30 days. received by the closing date and may
An unsafe condition exists that amend this AD based on those
requires the immediate adoption of this Comments Invited
comments.
AD. The FAA has found that the risk to This AD is a final rule that involves We will post all comments we
the flying public justifies waiving notice requirements affecting flight safety, and receive, without change, to http://
and comment prior to adoption of this we did not precede it by notice and www.regulations.gov, including any
rule because safety pins installed in the opportunity for public comment. We personal information you provide. We
inflation reservoirs of passenger escape invite you to send any written relevant will also post a report summarizing each
slides/slide rafts would prevent the data, views, or arguments about this AD. substantive verbal contact we receive
deployment of the escape slides/slide Send your comments to an address about this AD.
rafts when required in case of listed under the ADDRESSES section.
emergency, possibly resulting in injury Include ‘‘Docket No. FAA–2018–0636; Costs of Compliance
to the occupants. Therefore, we Product Identifier 2018–NM–097–AD’’ We estimate that this AD affects 10
determined that notice and opportunity at the beginning of your comments. We airplanes of U.S. registry. We estimate
for public comment before issuing this specifically invite comments on the the following costs to comply with this
AD are impracticable and that, for the overall regulatory, economic, AD:
ESTIMATED COSTS FOR REQUIRED ACTIONS
Cost per Cost on U.S.
Labor cost Parts cost product operators
4 work-hours × $85 per hour = $85 ............................................................................................ $0 $340 $3,400
We estimate the following costs to do of any required actions. We have no way that might need these on-condition
any necessary on-condition actions that of determining the number of aircraft actions:
would be required based on the results
ESTIMATED COSTS OF ON-CONDITION ACTIONS
Cost per
Labor cost Parts cost product
4 work-hours × $85 per hour = $85 ........................................................................................................................ $0 $340
Authority for This Rulemaking Compliance and Airworthiness under the criteria of the Regulatory
Title 49 of the United States Code Division, but during this transition Flexibility Act.
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue period, the Executive Director has
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, delegated the authority to issue ADs
applicable to transport category Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
section 106, describes the authority of
airplanes to the Director of the System safety, Incorporation by reference,
the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII:
Oversight Division. Safety.
Aviation Programs, describes in more
detail the scope of the Agency’s Regulatory Findings Adoption of the Amendment
authority. Accordingly, under the authority
We are issuing this rulemaking under We determined that this AD will not
have federalism implications under delegated to me by the Administrator,
the authority described in Subtitle VII, the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: Executive Order 13132. This AD will
not have a substantial direct effect on follows:
‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that
section, Congress charges the FAA with the States, on the relationship between
the national government and the States, PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in DIRECTIVES
air commerce by prescribing regulations or on the distribution of power and
for practices, methods, and procedures responsibilities among the various ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39
the Administrator finds necessary for levels of government. continues to read as follows:
safety in air commerce. This regulation For the reasons discussed above, I
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
is within the scope of that authority certify that this AD:
because it addresses an unsafe condition 1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory § 39.13 [Amended]
that is likely to exist or develop on action’’ under Executive Order 12866;
■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
products identified in this rulemaking 2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the the following new airworthiness
action. DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures
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directive (AD):
This AD is issued in accordance with (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979);
authority delegated by the Executive 3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in 2018–15–05 Airbus SAS: Amendment 39–
19337; Docket No. FAA–2018–0636;
Director, Aircraft Certification Service, Alaska; and
Product Identifier 2018–NM–097–AD.
as authorized by FAA Order 8000.51C. 4. Will not have a significant
In accordance with that order, issuance economic impact, positive or negative, (a) Effective Date
of ADs is normally a function of the on a substantial number of small entities This AD becomes effective August 7, 2018.
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(b) Affected ADs (k) Reporting Specifications (4) You may view this service information
None. Although Airbus Alert Operators at the FAA, Transport Standards Branch,
Transmission A25N012–17, Revision 02, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For
(c) Applicability dated May 29, 2018, specifies submitting a information on the availability of this
This AD applies to Airbus SAS Model report to Airbus, this AD does not require a material at the FAA, call 206–231–3195.
A319–115, –132, and –133 airplanes; and report. (5) You may view this service information
Model A320–214, –216, –232, –233, –251N, that is incorporated by reference at the
(l) Other FAA AD Provisions National Archives and Records
and –271N airplanes; certificated in any
category, having manufacturer serial numbers The following provisions also apply to this Administration (NARA). For information on
as identified in Airbus Alert Operators AD: the availability of this material at NARA, call
Transmission A25N012–17, Revision 02, (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance 202–741–6030, or go to http://
dated May 29, 2018. (AMOCs): The Manager, International www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-
Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA, locations.html.
(d) Subject has the authority to approve AMOCs for this Issued in Des Moines, Washington, on July
Air Transport Association (ATA) of AD, if requested using the procedures found 13, 2018.
America Code 25, Equipment/furnishings. in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR
39.19, send your request to your principal Michael Kaszycki,
(e) Reason inspector or local Flight Standards District Acting Director, System Oversight Division,
This AD was prompted by reports of safety Office, as appropriate. If sending information Aircraft Certification Service.
pins that had been installed on the inflation directly to the International Section, send it [FR Doc. 2018–15658 Filed 7–20–18; 8:45 am]
reservoirs of escape slides/slide rafts during to the attention of the person identified in BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
production, but had not been removed and paragraph (m)(2) of this AD. Information may
stowed in the stowage pocket of the soft be emailed to 9-ANM-116-AMOC-
cover of the pack assembly. We are issuing REQUESTS@faa.gov. Before using any
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
this AD to address safety pins that had been approved AMOC, notify your appropriate
installed on the inflation reservoirs of escape principal inspector, or lacking a principal
Federal Aviation Administration
slides/slide rafts during production but had inspector, the manager of the local flight
not been removed, which would prevent standards district office/certificate holding
district office. 14 CFR Part 73
deployment of the escape slide/slide raft
when required in case of emergency and (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any [Docket No. FAA–2017–0144; Airspace
could result in injury to the occupants. requirement in this AD to obtain corrective Docket No. 17–ASW–2]
actions from a manufacturer, the action must
(f) Compliance be accomplished using a method approved RIN–2120–AA66
Comply with this AD within the by the Manager, International Section,
compliance times specified, unless already Transport Standards Branch, FAA; or the Establishment of Restricted Areas
done. European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA); or R–5602A and R–5602B; Fort Sill, OK
Airbus’s EASA Design Organization
(g) Definition of Affected Escape Slides/Slide Approval (DOA). If approved by the DOA, AGENCY: Federal Aviation
Rafts the approval must include the DOA- Administration (FAA), DOT.
For purposes of this AD, affected escape authorized signature. ACTION: Final rule; correction.
slides/slide rafts are those installed on the (m) Related Information
left-hand and right-hand forward and aft SUMMARY: This action corrects a final
passenger doors. (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing rule published in the Federal Register
Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA AD of July 11, 2018, that establishes
(h) Inspection 2018–0129, dated June 15, 2018, for related
restricted areas R–5602A and R–5602B,
Within 750 flight hours, or 750 flight information. This MCAI may be found in the
AD docket on the internet at http:// over a portion of the Fort Sill, OK,
cycles, or 4 months, whichever occurs first
after the effective date of this AD, do a www.regulations.gov by searching for and R–5601 restricted area complex. The
general visual inspection of each affected locating Docket No. FAA–2018–0636. restricted areas using agency listed in
escape slide/slide raft to determine whether (2) For more information about this AD, the rule is corrected to reflect the
the safety pin is installed on the slide contact Sanjay Ralhan, Aerospace Engineer, military unit responsible for ensuring
inflation reservoir, in accordance with Airbus International Section, Transport Standards the restricted areas are used for their
Alert Operators Transmission A25N012–17, Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th St., Des designated purpose, scheduling the
Revision 02, dated May 29, 2018. Moines, WA 98198; telephone and fax 206– restricted areas, and coordinating the
231–3323.
(i) Corrective Action restricted area airspace use with the
If, during the inspection required by
(n) Material Incorporated by Reference controlling agency.
paragraph (h) of this AD, a safety pin is found (1) The Director of the Federal Register DATES: Effective date 0901 UTC,
installed, before further flight, remove and approved the incorporation by reference September 13, 2018.
stow the affected pin, in accordance with (IBR) of the service information listed in this FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Airbus Alert Operators Transmission paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR
part 51.
Colby Abbott, Airspace Policy Group,
A25N012–17, Revision 02, dated May 29,
2018. (2) You must use this service information Office of Airspace Services, Federal
as applicable to do the actions required by Aviation Administration, 800
(j) Credit for Previous Actions this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise. Independence Avenue SW, Washington,
This paragraph provides credit for actions (i) Airbus Alert Operators Transmission DC 20591; telephone: (202) 267–8783.
required by paragraphs (h) and (i) of this AD, A25N012–17, Revision 02, dated May 29, SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
if those actions were performed before the 2018.
effective date of this AD using the service (ii) Reserved. History
amozie on DSK3GDR082PROD with RULES
information identified in paragraph (j)(1) or (3) For service information identified in
The FAA published a final rule in the
(j)(2) of this AD. this AD, contact Airbus SAS, Airworthiness
(1) Airbus Alert Operators Transmission Office—EIAS, 2 Rond-Point Emile Dewoitine, Federal Register for Docket No. FAA–
A25N012–17, dated December 14, 2017. 31700 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone +33 2017–0144 (83 FR 32061, July 11, 2018),
(2) Airbus Alert Operators Transmission 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61 93 44 51; email establishing restricted areas R–5602A
A25N012–17, Revision 01, dated April 11, account.airworth-eas@airbus.com; internet and R–5602B over a portion of the Fort
2018. http://www.airbus.com. Sill, OK, restricted area complex.
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| Category | Regulatory Information | |
| Collection | Federal Register | |
| sudoc Class | AE 2.7: GS 4.107: AE 2.106: | |
| Publisher | Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration | |
| Section | Rules and Regulations | |
| Action | Final rule; request for comments. | |
| Dates | This AD becomes effective August 7, 2018. | |
| Contact | Sanjay Ralhan, Aerospace Engineer, International Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; telephone and fax 206-231-3323. | |
| FR Citation | 83 FR 34761 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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