83 FR 3564 - Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 18 (January 26, 2018)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 18 (January 26, 2018)
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[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 18 (Friday, January 26, 2018)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 3564-3566] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2018-01197] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2017-0716; Product Identifier 2016-NM-165-AD; Amendment 39-19165; AD 2018-02-12] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of Transportation (DOT). ACTION: Final rule. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: We are superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2016-02-01, which applied to certain Airbus Model A320-211, -212, and -231 airplanes. AD 2016-02-01 required repetitive inspections to detect cracks of the pressurized floor fittings at a certain frame, and renewal of the zone protective finish or replacement of fittings with new fittings if necessary. AD 2016-02-01 also provided an optional modification that was terminating action for the repetitive inspections. This new AD retains the requirements of AD 2016-02-01, and requires accomplishment of the modification that was optional in AD 2016-02-01. This AD was prompted by the results of an additional fatigue analysis of cracking of the pressurized floor fittings and a determination that the optional modification should become a required action. We are issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products. DATES: This AD is effective March 2, 2018. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of certain other publications listed in this AD as of March 3, 2016 (81 FR 4878, January 28, 2016). ADDRESSES: For service information identified in this final rule, contact Airbus, Airworthiness Office--EIAS, 1 Rond Point Maurice Bellonte, 31707 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, 1601 Lind Avenue SW, Renton, WA. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 425-227-1221. It is also available on the internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2017-0716. 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-2017- 0716; 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 AD, the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and other information. The address for the Docket Office (telephone: 800- 647-5527) is Docket Management Facility, U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Sanjay Ralhan, Aerospace Engineer, International Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW, Renton, WA 98057-3356; telephone: 425-227-1405; fax: 425- 227-1149. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Discussion We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR part 39 to supersede AD 2016-02-01, Amendment 39-18380 (81 FR 4878, January 28, 2016) (``AD 2016-02-01''). AD 2016-02-01 applied to certain Airbus Model A320-211, -212, and -231 airplanes. The NPRM published in the Federal Register on August 15, 2017 (82 FR 38618). The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical Agent for the Member States of the European Union, has issued EASA AD 2016-0181, dated September 13, 2016 (referred to after this as the Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or ``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for certain Airbus Model A320-211, -212, and -231 airplanes. The MCAI states: During centre fuselage certification full scale fatigue testing, damage was found on the pressurized floor fittings at Frame (FR) 36, below the lower surface panel. This condition, if not detected and corrected, could affect the structural integrity of the aeroplane. To prevent such damage, Airbus developed modification 21282, which was introduced in production from MSN [manufacturer serial number] 0105, to reinforce the pressurized floor fitting lower surface by changing material. For affected in-service aeroplanes, Airbus issued Service Bulletin (SB) A320-57-1028, introducing repetitive inspections, and SB A320-57-1029, which provides modification instructions. DGAC [Direction G[eacute]n[eacute]rale de l'Aviation Civile] France issued AD 95-099-067 to require these repetitive inspections and, depending on findings, corrective action(s), while the modification was specified in that [French] AD as optional terminating action for these inspections. Following new analysis in the frame of Extended Service Goal exercise, the inspection thresholds and intervals were revised to meet the original Design Service Goal. Consequently, EASA issued AD 2013-0226 [which corresponds to FAA AD 2016-02-01 (81 FR 4878, January 28, 2016)] to retain the requirements of DGAC France AD 95- 099-067, which was superseded, but required those actions within reduced compliance times. Since that [EASA] AD was issued, in the frame of Widespread Fatigue Damages analysis, the situation has been reassessed and it has been decided to reclassify the modification, still stated as `optional' terminating action in EASA AD 2013-0226, to the status `mandatory'. For the reasons described above, this [EASA] AD retains the requirements of EASA AD 2013-0226, which is superseded, but requires embodiment of the modification as specified in Airbus SB A320-57- 1029. 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-2017- 0716. Comments We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing this AD. The following presents the comment received on the NPRM and the FAA's response to that comment. Request To Revise the Applicability Allegiant Air noted that the applicability specified in paragraph (c) of the proposed AD included Airbus Model A320-214 airplanes. The commenter asked if Model A320-214 airplanes were included in the applicability in error. The commenter observed that neither the applicability of AD 2016-02-01 or EASA AD 2016-0181, nor the effectivity of Airbus Service Bulletin A320-57-1028, Revision 02, dated June 3, 2013, included Model A320-214 airplanes. We infer that the commenter is requesting that Model A320-214 airplanes be removed from the applicability of the proposed AD. We agree, for the reasons provided by the commenter. This final rule is not applicable to Model A320-214 airplanes; therefore, we have revised the [[Page 3565]] applicability specified in paragraph (c) of this AD by removing Model A320-214 airplanes. Conclusion We reviewed the available data, including the comment received, and determined that air safety and the public interest require adopting this AD with the changes described previously and minor editorial changes. We have determined that these changes:Are consistent with the intent that was proposed in the NPRM for correcting the unsafe condition; and Do not add any additional burden upon the public than was already proposed in the NPRM. We also determined that these changes will not increase the economic burden on any operator or increase the scope of this AD. Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 Airbus has issued Service Bulletin A320-57-1028, Revision 02, dated June 3, 2013. The service information describes procedures for an inspection to detect cracks of the pressurized floor fittings at FR 36, renewal of the zone protective finish, and replacement of fittings with new fittings. Airbus has also issued Service Bulletin A320-57-1029, Revision 02, dated June 16, 1999. The service information describes procedures for modification of the pressurized floor fittings at FR 36. 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. Costs of Compliance We estimate that this AD affects 13 airplanes of U.S. registry. We estimate the following costs to comply with this AD: Estimated Costs ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cost on U.S. Action Labor cost Parts cost Cost per product operators ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Inspection..................... 11 work-hours x $85 per $0 $935 per $12,155 per hour = $935 per inspection cycle. inspection cycle. inspection cycle. Modification................... 85 work-hours x $85 per 5,320 $12,545........... $163,085. hour = $7,225. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- We have received no definitive data that will enable us to provide cost estimates for the on-condition actions specified in this 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 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 removing Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2016-02-01, Amendment 39-18380 (81 FR 4878, January 28, 2016), and adding the following new AD: 2018-02-12 Airbus: Amendment 39-19165; Docket No. FAA-2017-0716; Product Identifier 2016-NM-165-AD. (a) Effective Date This AD is effective March 2, 2018. (b) Affected ADs This AD replaces AD 2016-02-01, Amendment 39-18380 (81 FR 4878, January 28, 2016) (``AD 2016-02-01''). (c) Applicability This AD applies to Airbus Model A320-211, -212, and -231 airplanes, certificated in any category, manufacturer serial numbers up through 0104 inclusive. (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 57, Wings. (e) Reason 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 prevent fatigue cracking in the pressurized floor fittings at frame (FR) 36, which could result in the reduced structural integrity of the floor [[Page 3566]] fittings and subsequent depressurization of the fuselage. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Inspection (1) At the latest of the times specified in paragraphs (g)(1)(i), (g)(1)(ii), and (g)(1)(iii) of this AD: Do a detailed inspection of the pressurized floor fittings at FR 36, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A320-57-1028, Revision 02, dated June 3, 2013. Repeat the inspection thereafter at intervals not to exceed 9,300 flight cycles or 18,600 flight hours, whichever occurs first. (i) Before exceeding 20,900 flight cycles or 41,800 flight hours, whichever occurs first since first flight of the airplane. (ii) Within 9,300 flight cycles or 18,600 flight cycles since the most recent inspection accomplished in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A320-57-1028, Revision 02, dated June 3, 2013. (iii) Within 1,250 flight cycles or 2,500 flight hours after March 3, 2016 (the effective date of AD 2016-02-01), without exceeding 12,000 flight cycles since the most recent inspection accomplished in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A320-57-1028, Revision 02, dated June 3, 2013. (2) If any crack is found during any inspection required by paragraph (g)(1) 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. (h) Modification Before exceeding 48,000 total flight cycles or 96,000 total flight hours, whichever occurs first since first flight of the airplane: Modify (replace aluminum fittings with titanium fittings) the pressurized floor fittings at FR 36, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A320-57-1029, Revision 02, dated June 16, 1999. Accomplishment of this modification is terminating action for the repetitive inspections required by paragraph (g) of this AD for the modified airplane only. (i) Credit for Previous Actions (1) This paragraph provides credit for the inspection required by paragraph (g) of this AD, if that inspection was performed before the effective date of this AD using Airbus Service Bulletin A320-57- 1028, dated August 12, 1991; or Revision 01, dated April 19, 1996. (2) This paragraph provides credit for the modification required by paragraph (h) of this AD, if that modification was performed before the effective date of this AD using Airbus Service Bulletin A320-57-1029, dated August 12, 1991; or Revision 01, dated November 10, 1992. (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 [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 EASA; or Airbus's EASA 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 2016-0181, dated September 13, 2016, 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-2017-0716. (2) For more information about this AD, contact Sanjay Ralhan, Aerospace Engineer, International Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW, Renton, WA 98057-3356; telephone: 425-227-1405; fax: 425-227-1149. (3) Service information identified in this AD that is not incorporated by reference is available at the addresses specified in paragraphs (l)(4) and (l)(5) of this AD. (l) 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. (3) The following service information was approved for IBR on March 3, 2016 (81 FR 4878, January 28, 2016). (i) Airbus Service Bulletin A320-57-1028, Revision 02, dated June 3, 2013. (ii) Airbus Service Bulletin A320-57-1029, Revision 02, dated June 16, 1999. (4) For service information identified in this AD, contact Airbus, Airworthiness Office--EIAS, 1 Rond Point Maurice Bellonte, 31707 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. (5) You may view this service information at the FAA, Transport Standards Branch, 1601 Lind Avenue SW, Renton, WA. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 425-227-1221. (6) 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 Renton, Washington, on January 10, 2018. John P. Piccola, Jr., Acting Director, System Oversight Division, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2018-01197 Filed 1-25-18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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Dated: January 23, 2018. FAA, Transport Standards Branch, 1601 number] 0105, to reinforce the pressurized
Dale L. Aultman, Lind Avenue SW, Renton, WA. For floor fitting lower surface by changing
information on the availability of this material. For affected in-service aeroplanes,
Secretary to the Board, Farm Credit System
material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221. Airbus issued Service Bulletin (SB) A320–
Insurance Corporation.
57–1028, introducing repetitive inspections,
[FR Doc. 2018–01421 Filed 1–25–18; 8:45 am] It is also available on the internet at and SB A320–57–1029, which provides
BILLING CODE 6710–01–P http://www.regulations.gov by searching modification instructions.
for and locating Docket No. FAA–2017– DGAC [Direction Générale de l’Aviation
0716. Civile] France issued AD 95–099–067 to
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION require these repetitive inspections and,
Examining the AD Docket depending on findings, corrective action(s),
Federal Aviation Administration You may examine the AD docket on while the modification was specified in that
the internet at http:// [French] AD as optional terminating action
www.regulations.gov by searching for for these inspections.
14 CFR Part 39 Following new analysis in the frame of
and locating Docket No. FAA–2017–
[Docket No. FAA–2017–0716; Product Extended Service Goal exercise, the
0716; or in person at the Docket
Identifier 2016–NM–165–AD; Amendment inspection thresholds and intervals were
Management Facility between 9 a.m. revised to meet the original Design Service
39–19165; AD 2018–02–12]
and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, Goal. Consequently, EASA issued AD 2013–
RIN 2120–AA64 except Federal holidays. The AD docket 0226 [which corresponds to FAA AD 2016–
contains this AD, the regulatory 02–01 (81 FR 4878, January 28, 2016)] to
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus evaluation, any comments received, and retain the requirements of DGAC France AD
Airplanes other information. The address for the 95–099–067, which was superseded, but
Docket Office (telephone: 800–647– required those actions within reduced
AGENCY: Federal Aviation compliance times.
Administration (FAA), Department of 5527) is Docket Management Facility,
Since that [EASA] AD was issued, in the
Transportation (DOT). U.S. Department of Transportation,
frame of Widespread Fatigue Damages
Docket Operations, M–30, West
ACTION: Final rule. analysis, the situation has been reassessed
Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140, and it has been decided to reclassify the
SUMMARY: We are superseding 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, modification, still stated as ‘optional’
Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2016–02– Washington, DC 20590. terminating action in EASA AD 2013–0226,
01, which applied to certain Airbus FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: to the status ‘mandatory’.
Model A320–211, –212, and –231 Sanjay Ralhan, Aerospace Engineer, For the reasons described above, this
airplanes. AD 2016–02–01 required International Section, Transport [EASA] AD retains the requirements of EASA
AD 2013–0226, which is superseded, but
repetitive inspections to detect cracks of Standards Branch, FAA, 1601 Lind
requires embodiment of the modification as
the pressurized floor fittings at a certain Avenue SW, Renton, WA 98057–3356; specified in Airbus SB A320–57–1029.
frame, and renewal of the zone telephone: 425–227–1405; fax: 425–
protective finish or replacement of 227–1149. You may examine the MCAI in the
fittings with new fittings if necessary. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
AD docket on the internet at http://
AD 2016–02–01 also provided an www.regulations.gov by searching for
optional modification that was Discussion and locating Docket No. FAA–2017–
terminating action for the repetitive We issued a notice of proposed 0716.
inspections. This new AD retains the rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR Comments
requirements of AD 2016–02–01, and part 39 to supersede AD 2016–02–01,
Amendment 39–18380 (81 FR 4878, We gave the public the opportunity to
requires accomplishment of the
January 28, 2016) (‘‘AD 2016–02–01’’). participate in developing this AD. The
modification that was optional in AD
AD 2016–02–01 applied to certain following presents the comment
2016–02–01. This AD was prompted by
Airbus Model A320–211, –212, and received on the NPRM and the FAA’s
the results of an additional fatigue
–231 airplanes. The NPRM published in response to that comment.
analysis of cracking of the pressurized
floor fittings and a determination that the Federal Register on August 15, 2017 Request To Revise the Applicability
the optional modification should (82 FR 38618). Allegiant Air noted that the
become a required action. We are The European Aviation Safety Agency
applicability specified in paragraph (c)
issuing this AD to address the unsafe (EASA), which is the Technical Agent
of the proposed AD included Airbus
condition on these products. for the Member States of the European
Model A320–214 airplanes. The
DATES: This AD is effective March 2, Union, has issued EASA AD 2016–0181,
commenter asked if Model A320–214
2018. dated September 13, 2016 (referred to
airplanes were included in the
The Director of the Federal Register after this as the Mandatory Continuing
applicability in error. The commenter
approved the incorporation by reference Airworthiness Information, or ‘‘the
observed that neither the applicability
of certain other publications listed in MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe condition
of AD 2016–02–01 or EASA AD 2016–
this AD as of March 3, 2016 (81 FR for certain Airbus Model A320–211,
0181, nor the effectivity of Airbus
4878, January 28, 2016). –212, and –231 airplanes. The MCAI
Service Bulletin A320–57–1028,
ADDRESSES: For service information
states:
Revision 02, dated June 3, 2013,
identified in this final rule, contact During centre fuselage certification full included Model A320–214 airplanes.
Airbus, Airworthiness Office—EIAS, 1 scale fatigue testing, damage was found on We infer that the commenter is
Rond Point Maurice Bellonte, 31707 the pressurized floor fittings at Frame (FR) requesting that Model A320–214
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Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone: +33 5 36, below the lower surface panel. airplanes be removed from the
This condition, if not detected and
61 93 36 96; fax: +33 5 61 93 44 51; corrected, could affect the structural integrity
applicability of the proposed AD. We
email: account.airworth-eas@ of the aeroplane. agree, for the reasons provided by the
airbus.com; internet: http:// To prevent such damage, Airbus developed commenter. This final rule is not
www.airbus.com. You may view this modification 21282, which was introduced in applicable to Model A320–214
referenced service information at the production from MSN [manufacturer serial airplanes; therefore, we have revised the
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applicability specified in paragraph (c) We also determined that these dated June 16, 1999. The service
of this AD by removing Model A320– changes will not increase the economic information describes procedures for
214 airplanes. burden on any operator or increase the modification of the pressurized floor
scope of this AD. fittings at FR 36.
Conclusion
We reviewed the available data, Related Service Information Under 1 This service information is reasonably
including the comment received, and CFR Part 51 available because the interested parties
determined that air safety and the have access to it through their normal
Airbus has issued Service Bulletin course of business or by the means
public interest require adopting this AD
A320–57–1028, Revision 02, dated June identified in the ADDRESSES section.
with the changes described previously
3, 2013. The service information
and minor editorial changes. We have
describes procedures for an inspection Costs of Compliance
determined that these changes:
• Are consistent with the intent that to detect cracks of the pressurized floor
fittings at FR 36, renewal of the zone We estimate that this AD affects 13
was proposed in the NPRM for airplanes of U.S. registry. We estimate
correcting the unsafe condition; and protective finish, and replacement of
fittings with new fittings. the following costs to comply with this
• Do not add any additional burden
AD:
upon the public than was already Airbus has also issued Service
proposed in the NPRM. Bulletin A320–57–1029, Revision 02,
ESTIMATED COSTS
Action Labor cost Parts cost Cost per product Cost on U.S. operators
Inspection ...................... 11 work-hours × $85 per hour = $935 per in- $0 $935 per inspection $12,155 per inspection
spection cycle. cycle. cycle.
Modification ................... 85 work-hours × $85 per hour = $7,225 ............ 5,320 $12,545 ........................ $163,085.
We have received no definitive data airplanes to the Director of the System PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
that will enable us to provide cost Oversight Division. DIRECTIVES
estimates for the on-condition actions
specified in this AD. Regulatory Findings ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39
continues to read as follows:
Authority for This Rulemaking We determined that this AD will not
have federalism implications under Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
Title 49 of the United States Code Executive Order 13132. This AD will § 39.13 [Amended]
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue not have a substantial direct effect on
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by
the States, on the relationship between
section 106, describes the authority of removing Airworthiness Directive (AD)
the national government and the States,
the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII: 2016–02–01, Amendment 39–18380 (81
or on the distribution of power and
Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more FR 4878, January 28, 2016), and adding
responsibilities among the various
detail the scope of the Agency’s the following new AD:
levels of government.
authority. 2018–02–12 Airbus: Amendment 39–19165;
For the reasons discussed above, I Docket No. FAA–2017–0716; Product
We are issuing this rulemaking under certify that this AD: Identifier 2016–NM–165–AD.
the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII,
1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory (a) Effective Date
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701:
action’’ under Executive Order 12866; This AD is effective March 2, 2018.
General requirements.’’ Under that
section, Congress charges the FAA with 2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the (b) Affected ADs
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures
This AD replaces AD 2016–02–01,
air commerce by prescribing regulations (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); Amendment 39–18380 (81 FR 4878, January
for practices, methods, and procedures 3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in 28, 2016) (‘‘AD 2016–02–01’’).
the Administrator finds necessary for Alaska; and (c) Applicability
safety in air commerce. This regulation
4. Will not have a significant This AD applies to Airbus Model A320–
is within the scope of that authority
economic impact, positive or negative, 211, –212, and –231 airplanes, certificated in
because it addresses an unsafe condition any category, manufacturer serial numbers
on a substantial number of small entities
that is likely to exist or develop on up through 0104 inclusive.
products identified in this rulemaking under the criteria of the Regulatory
action. Flexibility Act. (d) Subject
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 Air Transport Association (ATA) of
This AD is issued in accordance with America Code 57, Wings.
authority delegated by the Executive
Director, Aircraft Certification Service, Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation (e) Reason
as authorized by FAA Order 8000.51C. safety, Incorporation by reference, This AD is intended to complete certain
In accordance with that order, issuance Safety. mandated programs intended to support the
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of ADs is normally a function of the airplane reaching its limit of validity (LOV)
Adoption of the Amendment of the engineering data that support the
Compliance and Airworthiness
established structural maintenance program.
Division, but during this transition Accordingly, under the authority We are issuing this AD to prevent fatigue
period, the Executive Director has delegated to me by the Administrator, cracking in the pressurized floor fittings at
delegated the authority to issue ADs the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as frame (FR) 36, which could result in the
applicable to transport category follows: reduced structural integrity of the floor
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fittings and subsequent depressurization of (j) Other FAA AD Provisions 1601 Lind Avenue SW, Renton, WA. For
the fuselage. The following provisions also apply to this information on the availability of this
AD: material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221.
(f) Compliance (6) You may view this service information
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance
Comply with this AD within the (AMOCs): The Manager, International that is incorporated by reference at the
compliance times specified, unless already Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA, National Archives and Records
done. has the authority to approve AMOCs for this Administration (NARA). For information on
AD, if requested using the procedures found the availability of this material at NARA, call
(g) Inspection
in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 202–741–6030, or go to: http://
(1) At the latest of the times specified in 39.19, send your request to your principal www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-
paragraphs (g)(1)(i), (g)(1)(ii), and (g)(1)(iii) of inspector or local Flight Standards District locations.html.
this AD: Do a detailed inspection of the Office, as appropriate. If sending information Issued in Renton, Washington, on January
pressurized floor fittings at FR 36, in directly to the International Section, send it 10, 2018.
accordance with the Accomplishment to the attention of the person identified in
Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A320– paragraph (k)(2) of this AD. Information may John P. Piccola, Jr.,
57–1028, Revision 02, dated June 3, 2013. be emailed to 9-ANM-116-AMOC- Acting Director, System Oversight Division,
Repeat the inspection thereafter at intervals REQUESTS@faa.gov. Before using any Aircraft Certification Service.
not to exceed 9,300 flight cycles or 18,600 approved AMOC, notify your appropriate [FR Doc. 2018–01197 Filed 1–25–18; 8:45 am]
flight hours, whichever occurs first. principal inspector, or lacking a principal BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
(i) Before exceeding 20,900 flight cycles or inspector, the manager of the local flight
41,800 flight hours, whichever occurs first standards district office/certificate holding
since first flight of the airplane. district office.
(2) Contacting the Manufacturer: As of the DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
(ii) Within 9,300 flight cycles or 18,600
flight cycles since the most recent inspection effective date of this AD, for any requirement
in this AD to obtain corrective actions from Federal Aviation Administration
accomplished in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus a manufacturer, the action must be
Service Bulletin A320–57–1028, Revision 02, accomplished using a method approved by 14 CFR Part 39
dated June 3, 2013. the Manager, International Section, Transport
Standards Branch, FAA; or EASA; or [Docket No. FAA–2017–1201; Product
(iii) Within 1,250 flight cycles or 2,500 Identifier 2017–SW–068–AD; Amendment
flight hours after March 3, 2016 (the effective Airbus’s EASA DOA. If approved by the
DOA, the approval must include the DOA- 39–19155; AD 2018–02–02]
date of AD 2016–02–01), without exceeding
12,000 flight cycles since the most recent authorized signature. RIN 2120–AA64
inspection accomplished in accordance with (k) Related Information
the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Airworthiness Directives; Airbus
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing
Service Bulletin A320–57–1028, Revision 02,
Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA AD
Helicopters
dated June 3, 2013.
2016–0181, dated September 13, 2016, for AGENCY: Federal Aviation
(2) If any crack is found during any related information. This MCAI may be
inspection required by paragraph (g)(1) of Administration (FAA), Department of
found in the AD docket on the internet at
this AD: Before further flight, repair using a http://www.regulations.gov by searching for Transportation (DOT).
method approved by the Manager, and locating Docket No. FAA–2017–0716. ACTION: Final rule; request for
International Section, Transport Standards (2) For more information about this AD, comments.
Branch, FAA; or the European Aviation contact Sanjay Ralhan, Aerospace Engineer,
Safety Agency (EASA); or Airbus’s EASA International Section, Transport Standards SUMMARY: We are adopting a new
Design Organization Approval (DOA). If Branch, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW, airworthiness directive (AD) for Airbus
approved by the DOA, the approval must Renton, WA 98057–3356; telephone: 425–
include the DOA-authorized signature.
Helicopters Model AS350B, AS350BA,
227–1405; fax: 425–227–1149. AS350B1, AS350B2, AS350B3, AS350D,
(h) Modification (3) Service information identified in this
AD that is not incorporated by reference is
AS355E, AS355F, AS355F1, AS355F2,
Before exceeding 48,000 total flight cycles available at the addresses specified in AS355N, AS355NP, EC130B4, and
or 96,000 total flight hours, whichever occurs paragraphs (l)(4) and (l)(5) of this AD. EC130T2 helicopters. This AD requires
first since first flight of the airplane: Modify inspecting the main rotor (M/R) mast jet
(replace aluminum fittings with titanium (l) Material Incorporated by Reference
oil lubrication hose (oil hose). This AD
fittings) the pressurized floor fittings at FR (1) The Director of the Federal Register is prompted by a report of a blocked oil
36, in accordance with the Accomplishment approved the incorporation by reference
Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A320–
hose. The actions of this AD are
(IBR) of the service information listed in this
57–1029, Revision 02, dated June 16, 1999. paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR
intended to prevent an unsafe condition
Accomplishment of this modification is part 51. on these helicopters.
terminating action for the repetitive (2) You must use this service information DATES: This AD becomes effective
inspections required by paragraph (g) of this as applicable to do the actions required by February 12, 2018.
AD for the modified airplane only. this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise. We must receive comments on this
(3) The following service information was AD by March 27, 2018.
(i) Credit for Previous Actions
approved for IBR on March 3, 2016 (81 FR
(1) This paragraph provides credit for the 4878, January 28, 2016). ADDRESSES: You may send comments by
inspection required by paragraph (g) of this (i) Airbus Service Bulletin A320–57–1028, any of the following methods:
AD, if that inspection was performed before Revision 02, dated June 3, 2013. • Federal eRulemaking Docket: Go to
the effective date of this AD using Airbus (ii) Airbus Service Bulletin A320–57–1029, http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the
Service Bulletin A320–57–1028, dated Revision 02, dated June 16, 1999. online instructions for sending your
August 12, 1991; or Revision 01, dated April (4) For service information identified in comments electronically.
19, 1996. this AD, contact Airbus, Airworthiness • Fax: 202–493–2251.
daltland on DSKBBV9HB2PROD with RULES
(2) This paragraph provides credit for the Office—EIAS, 1 Rond Point Maurice • Mail: Send comments to the U.S.
modification required by paragraph (h) of Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France;
this AD, if that modification was performed telephone: +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax: +33 5 61
Department of Transportation, Docket
before the effective date of this AD using 93 44 51; email: account.airworth-eas@ Operations, M–30, West Building
Airbus Service Bulletin A320–57–1029, airbus.com; internet: http://www.airbus.com. Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200
dated August 12, 1991; or Revision 01, dated (5) You may view this service information New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC
November 10, 1992. at the FAA, Transport Standards Branch, 20590–0001.
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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. | |
| Dates | This AD is effective March 2, 2018. | |
| Contact | Sanjay Ralhan, Aerospace Engineer, International Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW, Renton, WA 98057-3356; telephone: 425-227-1405; fax: 425- 227-1149. | |
| FR Citation | 83 FR 3564 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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