83 FR 37766 - Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 149 (August 2, 2018)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 149 (August 2, 2018)
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| FR Document | 2018-16488 |
[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 149 (Thursday, August 2, 2018)] [Proposed Rules] [Pages 37766-37768] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2018-16488] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2018-0637; Product Identifier 2018-NM-091-AD] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS 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 SAS Model A350-941 airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by leakage of shrouded pipe T-boxes in the potable water system. This proposed AD would require replacement of the affected potable water T-boxes and clamps with new parts. We are proposing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products. DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by September 17, 2018. ADDRESSES: You may send comments, using the procedures found in 14 CFR 11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following methods:Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments. Fax: 202-493-2251. Mail: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590. Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail address above between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. For service information identified in this NPRM, contact Airbus SAS, Airworthiness Office--EAL, Rond-Point Emile Dewoitine No: 2, 31700 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61 93 45 80; email [email protected]; internet http://www.airbus.com. You may view this service information at the FAA, Transport Standards Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 206- 231-3195. 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- 0637; 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: Kathleen Arrigotti, Aerospace Engineer, International Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; telephone and fax 206-231-3218. 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-2018-0637; Product Identifier 2018-NM-091-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 Airworthiness Directive 2018-0111R1, dated May 30, 2018 (referred to after this as the Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or ``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for certain Airbus SAS Model A350-941 airplanes. The MCAI states: During a pressure test on the A350 Final Assembly Line (FAL), leakage was observed on the potable water system shrouded pipes, due to a crack failure on the T-Boxes. Leakage of a primary pipe may cause water ingress into the avionics bay. Additionally, during another pressure proof test on the A350 FAL, loss of torque was detected on the clamps used to attach the shrouded pipes on the T- Boxes. This condition, if not corrected, could lead to loss of systems/ equipment located inside the avionics bay, possibly resulting in an unsafe condition. Prompted by these findings, Airbus developed improved potable water T-Boxes [[Page 37767]] and clamps, which are embodied in production through Airbus mod 111435 or mod 111440, and introduced in service through the SB [Service Bulletin]. For the reasons described above, this [EASA] AD requires replacement of the affected potable water shrouded pipe T-Boxes and clamps with new parts. This [EASA] AD was revised to exclude post-mod 111440 aeroplanes from the Applicability. This condition, if not corrected, could lead to the loss of systems/equipment located inside the avionics bay and possible loss of control of the airplane. 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-2018-0637. Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 Airbus SAS has issued Service Bulletin A350-38-P004, dated April 11, 2018. This service information describes procedures for replacing the affected potable water T-boxes and clamps with new parts. 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 the same type design. Proposed Requirements of This NPRM This proposed AD would require accomplishing the actions specified in the service information described previously. Explanation of Change to Applicability We have revised the applicability of this AD to identify model designations as published in the most recent type certificate data sheet for the affected model. Costs of Compliance We estimate that this proposed AD affects 7 airplanes of U.S. registry. We estimate the following costs to comply with this proposed AD: Estimated Costs ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Labor cost Parts cost Cost per product Cost on U.S. operators ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Up to 16 work-hours x $85 per hour = Up to $2,050........... Up to $3,410........... Up to $23,870. $1,360. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- According to the manufacturer, some or all of the costs of this proposed AD may be covered under warranty, thereby reducing the cost impact on affected individuals. We do not control warranty coverage for affected individuals. As a result, we have included all known costs in our cost estimate. Authority for This Rulemaking Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the authority of the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII: Aviation Programs, describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's authority. We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in Subtitle VII, 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 SAS: Docket No. FAA-2018-0637; Product Identifier 2018-NM- 091-AD. (a) Comments Due Date We must receive comments by September 17, 2018. (b) Affected ADs None. (c) Applicability This AD applies to Airbus SAS Model A350-941 airplanes, certificated in any category, except those on which Airbus SAS modification (mod) 111435 or mod 111440 has been embodied in production. [[Page 37768]] (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 38, Water/waste. (e) Reason This AD was prompted by leakage of shrouded pipe T-boxes in the potable water system. We are issuing this AD to address the possible leakage of water into the avionics bay. This condition, if not corrected, could lead to the loss of systems/equipment located inside the avionics bay and possible loss of control of the airplane. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Required Actions Within 36 months after the effective date of this AD: Replace the affected potable water T-boxes and clamps with new parts in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A350-38-P004, dated April 11, 2018. (h) 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 (i)(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 SAS's EASA Design Organization Approval (DOA). If approved by the DOA, the approval must include the DOA-authorized signature. (3) Required for Compliance (RC): If any service information contains procedures or tests that are identified as RC, those procedures and tests must be done to comply with this AD; any procedures or tests that are not identified as RC are recommended. Those procedures and tests that are not identified as RC may be deviated from using accepted methods in accordance with the operator's maintenance or inspection program without obtaining approval of an AMOC, provided the procedures and tests identified as RC can be done and the airplane can be put back in an airworthy condition. Any substitutions or changes to procedures or tests identified as RC require approval of an AMOC. (i) Related Information (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0111R1, dated May 30, 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-2018-0637. (2) For more information about this AD, contact Kathleen Arrigotti, Aerospace Engineer, International Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; telephone and fax 206-231-3218. (3) For service information identified in this AD, contact Airbus SAS, Airworthiness Office--EAL, Rond-Point Emile Dewoitine No: 2, 31700 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61 93 45 80; email [email protected]; internet http://www.airbus.com. You may view this service information at the FAA, Transport Standards Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 206-231-3195. Issued in Des Moines, Washington, on July 23, 2018. James Cashdollar, Acting Director, System Oversight Division, Aircraft Certification Service. 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specified compliance time unless it has DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 0637; or in person at Docket Operations
already been accomplished prior to that time. between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday
(f) Required Actions Federal Aviation Administration through Friday, except Federal holidays.
The AD docket contains this NPRM, the
(1) Within 25 hours time-in-service:
14 CFR Part 39 regulatory evaluation, any comments
(i) For helicopters with a S/N 33001
through 33213, 34001 through 34036, and [Docket No. FAA–2018–0637; Product received, and other information. The
36001 through 36086, replace the inverter Identifier 2018–NM–091–AD] street address for Docket Operations
with inverter P/N 412–375–079–105. (phone: 800–647–5527) is in the
RIN 2120–AA64 ADDRESSES section. Comments will be
(ii) For helicopters with a S/N 36087
through 36648, 36650 through 36657, 36660 available in the AD docket shortly after
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS
through 36672, 36674 through 36680, 36685, receipt.
36687, 36689, 36691, 36693, 36695, and Airplanes
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
37002 through 37012, install retrofit kit P/N AGENCY: Federal Aviation Kathleen Arrigotti, Aerospace Engineer,
412–704–058–103 and replace the inverter Administration (FAA), DOT. International Section, Transport
with inverter P/N 412–375–079–105.
(2) After accomplishing the actions ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking Standards Branch, FAA, 2200 South
required by paragraph (f)(1) of this AD, you (NPRM). 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198;
may remove the placard and Rotorcraft Flight telephone and fax 206–231–3218.
Manual limitations, required by AD 2015– SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
04–04, prohibiting night operations and airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
restricting flights to visual flight rules. Airbus SAS Model A350–941 airplanes. Comments Invited
(3) After the effective date of this AD, do This proposed AD was prompted by We invite you to send any written
not install an inverter P/N 412–375–079–101 leakage of shrouded pipe T-boxes in the relevant data, views, or arguments about
or 412–375–079–103 on any helicopter. potable water system. This proposed AD this proposal. Send your comments to
(g) Alternative Methods of Compliance would require replacement of the an address listed under the ADDRESSES
(AMOCs) affected potable water T-boxes and section. Include ‘‘Docket No. FAA–
clamps with new parts. We are 2018–0637; Product Identifier 2018–
(1) The Manager, DSCO, FAA, may
approve AMOCs for this AD. Send your
proposing this AD to address the unsafe NM–091–AD’’ at the beginning of your
proposal to: Tim Beauregard, Aviation Safety condition on these products. comments. We specifically invite
Engineer, DSCO Branch, AIR–7J0, FAA, DATES: We must receive comments on comments on the overall regulatory,
10101 Hillwood Pkwy, Fort Worth, TX this proposed AD by September 17, economic, environmental, and energy
76177; telephone 817–222–5190; email 9– 2018. aspects of this NPRM. We will consider
ASW–190–COS@faa.gov. all comments received by the closing
(2) For operations conducted under a 14
ADDRESSES: You may send comments,
date and may amend this NPRM
CFR part 119 operating certificate or under using the procedures found in 14 CFR
because of those comments.
14 CFR part 91, subpart K, we suggest that 11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following
We will post all comments we
you notify your principal inspector, or methods:
receive, without change, to http://
lacking a principal inspector, the manager of • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to
www.regulations.gov, including any
the local flight standards district office or http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the
personal information you provide. We
certificate holding district office before instructions for submitting comments.
will also post a report summarizing each
operating any aircraft complying with this • Fax: 202–493–2251.
substantive verbal contact we receive
AD through an AMOC. • Mail: U.S. Department of
about this NPRM.
(h) Additional Information Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
30, West Building Ground Floor, Room Discussion
Bell Alert Service Bulletin 412–15–164,
dated March 13, 2015, and Bell Alert Service
W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, The European Aviation Safety Agency
Bulletin 412–16–171, dated March 22, 2016, Washington, DC 20590. (EASA), which is the Technical Agent
which are not incorporated by reference, • Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail for the Member States of the European
contain additional information about the address above between 9 a.m. and 5 Union, has issued EASA Airworthiness
subject of this AD. For service information p.m., Monday through Friday, except Directive 2018–0111R1, dated May 30,
identified in this AD, contact Bell Helicopter Federal holidays. 2018 (referred to after this as the
Textron, Inc., P.O. Box 482, Fort Worth, TX For service information identified in Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness
76101; telephone (817) 280–3391; fax (817) this NPRM, contact Airbus SAS,
280–6466; or at http://www.bellcustomer.
Information, or ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct
Airworthiness Office—EAL, Rond-Point an unsafe condition for certain Airbus
com/files/. You may review this service Emile Dewoitine No: 2, 31700 Blagnac
information at the FAA, Office of the SAS Model A350–941 airplanes. The
Cedex, France; telephone +33 5 61 93 36 MCAI states:
Regional Counsel, Southwest Region, 10101
96; fax +33 5 61 93 45 80; email
Hillwood Pkwy., Room 6N–321, Fort Worth, During a pressure test on the A350 Final
TX 76177.
continued-airworthiness.a350@
Assembly Line (FAL), leakage was observed
airbus.com; internet http:// on the potable water system shrouded pipes,
(i) Subject www.airbus.com. You may view this due to a crack failure on the T-Boxes.
Joint Aircraft Service Component (JASC) service information at the FAA, Leakage of a primary pipe may cause water
Code: 2422, AC Inverter. Transport Standards Branch, 2200 ingress into the avionics bay. Additionally,
South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For during another pressure proof test on the
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Issued in Fort Worth, Texas, on June 19, information on the availability of this A350 FAL, loss of torque was detected on the
2018. material at the FAA, call 206–231–3195. clamps used to attach the shrouded pipes on
Scott A. Horn, the T-Boxes.
Deputy Director for Regulatory Operations, Examining the AD Docket This condition, if not corrected, could lead
to loss of systems/equipment located inside
Compliance and Airworthiness Division, You may examine the AD docket on the avionics bay, possibly resulting in an
Aircraft Certification Service. the internet at http:// unsafe condition.
[FR Doc. 2018–16495 Filed 8–1–18; 8:45 am] www.regulations.gov by searching for Prompted by these findings, Airbus
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and clamps, which are embodied in 2018. This service information describes on other products of the same type
production through Airbus mod 111435 or procedures for replacing the affected design.
mod 111440, and introduced in service potable water T-boxes and clamps with
through the SB [Service Bulletin]. Proposed Requirements of This NPRM
For the reasons described above, this
new parts. This service information is
[EASA] AD requires replacement of the reasonably available because the This proposed AD would require
affected potable water shrouded pipe T- interested parties have access to it accomplishing the actions specified in
Boxes and clamps with new parts. through their normal course of business the service information described
This [EASA] AD was revised to exclude or by the means identified in the
post-mod 111440 aeroplanes from the previously.
ADDRESSES section.
Applicability. Explanation of Change to Applicability
FAA’s Determination
This condition, if not corrected, could
lead to the loss of systems/equipment This product has been approved by We have revised the applicability of
located inside the avionics bay and the aviation authority of another this AD to identify model designations
possible loss of control of the airplane. country, and is approved for operation as published in the most recent type
You may examine the MCAI in the AD in the United States. Pursuant to our certificate data sheet for the affected
docket on the internet at http:// bilateral agreement with the State of model.
www.regulations.gov by searching for Design Authority, we have been notified
of the unsafe condition described in the Costs of Compliance
and locating Docket No. FAA–2018–
0637. MCAI and service information We estimate that this proposed AD
referenced above. We are proposing this
Related Service Information Under 1 affects 7 airplanes of U.S. registry. We
AD because we evaluated all the
CFR Part 51 estimate the following costs to comply
relevant information and determined
with this proposed AD:
Airbus SAS has issued Service the unsafe condition described
Bulletin A350–38–P004, dated April 11, previously is likely to exist or develop
ESTIMATED COSTS
Labor cost Parts cost Cost per product Cost on U.S. operators
Up to 16 work-hours × $85 per hour = $1,360 ............... Up to $2,050 ...................... Up to $3,410 ...................... Up to $23,870.
According to the manufacturer, some FAA Order 8000.51C. In accordance List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
or all of the costs of this proposed AD with that order, issuance of ADs is Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
may be covered under warranty, thereby normally a function of the Compliance safety, Incorporation by reference,
reducing the cost impact on affected and Airworthiness Division, but during Safety.
individuals. We do not control warranty this transition period, the Executive
coverage for affected individuals. As a Director has delegated the authority to The Proposed Amendment
result, we have included all known issue ADs applicable to transport Accordingly, under the authority
costs in our cost estimate. category airplanes to the Director of the delegated to me by the Administrator,
System Oversight Division. the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part
Authority for This Rulemaking
Title 49 of the United States Code Regulatory Findings 39 as follows:
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue We determined that this proposed AD PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, would not have federalism implications DIRECTIVES
section 106, describes the authority of under Executive Order 13132. This
the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII: proposed AD would not have a ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39
Aviation Programs, describes in more substantial direct effect on the States, on continues to read as follows:
detail the scope of the Agency’s the relationship between the national Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
authority. Government and the States, or on the
We are issuing this rulemaking under distribution of power and § 39.13 [Amended]
the authority described in Subtitle VII, responsibilities among the various ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: levels of government. the following new airworthiness
‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that directive (AD):
section, Congress charges the FAA with For the reasons discussed above, I
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in certify this proposed regulation: Airbus SAS: Docket No. FAA–2018–0637;
air commerce by prescribing regulations Product Identifier 2018–NM–091–AD.
1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory
for practices, methods, and procedures action’’ under Executive Order 12866; (a) Comments Due Date
the Administrator finds necessary for 2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the We must receive comments by September
safety in air commerce. This regulation DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures 17, 2018.
is within the scope of that authority (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979);
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(b) Affected ADs
because it addresses an unsafe condition
that is likely to exist or develop on 3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in None.
products identified in this rulemaking Alaska; and
(c) Applicability
action. 4. Will not have a significant This AD applies to Airbus SAS Model
This proposed AD is issued in economic impact, positive or negative, A350–941 airplanes, certificated in any
accordance with authority delegated by on a substantial number of small entities category, except those on which Airbus SAS
the Executive Director, Aircraft under the criteria of the Regulatory modification (mod) 111435 or mod 111440
Certification Service, as authorized by Flexibility Act. has been embodied in production.
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(d) Subject (i) Related Information current and borescope inspections. This
Air Transport Association (ATA) of (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing proposed AD would require repetitive
America Code 38, Water/waste. Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA borescope inspections of the LH and RH
Airworthiness Directive 2018–0111R1, dated wing lower skin and repetitive eddy
(e) Reason
May 30, 2018, for related information. This current inspections of the LH and RH
This AD was prompted by leakage of MCAI may be found in the AD docket on the wing front and rear lower spar caps. We
shrouded pipe T-boxes in the potable water internet at http://www.regulations.gov by
system. We are issuing this AD to address the are proposing this AD to address the
searching for and locating Docket No. FAA–
possible leakage of water into the avionics 2018–0637. unsafe condition on these products.
bay. This condition, if not corrected, could (2) For more information about this AD, DATES: We must receive comments on
lead to the loss of systems/equipment located contact Kathleen Arrigotti, Aerospace this proposed AD by September 17,
inside the avionics bay and possible loss of Engineer, International Section, Transport 2018.
control of the airplane. Standards Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th
(f) Compliance St., Des Moines, WA 98198; telephone and ADDRESSES: You may send comments,
fax 206–231–3218. using the procedures found in 14 CFR
Comply with this AD within the (3) For service information identified in
compliance times specified, unless already
11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following
this AD, contact Airbus SAS, Airworthiness methods:
done. Office—EAL, Rond-Point Emile Dewoitine
No: 2, 31700 Blagnac Cedex, France;
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to
(g) Required Actions http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the
telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61
Within 36 months after the effective date instructions for submitting comments.
93 45 80; email continued-
of this AD: Replace the affected potable water
airworthiness.a350@airbus.com; internet • Fax: 202–493–2251.
T-boxes and clamps with new parts in
accordance with the Accomplishment
http://www.airbus.com. You may view this • Mail: U.S. Department of
service information at the FAA, Transport Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A350–
Standards Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des
38–P004, dated April 11, 2018.
Moines, WA. For information on the
30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
(h) Other FAA AD Provisions availability of this material at the FAA, call W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE,
206–231–3195. Washington, DC 20590.
The following provisions also apply to this
AD:
• Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail
Issued in Des Moines, Washington, on July address above between 9 a.m. and 5
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance
23, 2018. p.m., Monday through Friday, except
(AMOCs): The Manager, International
Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA, James Cashdollar, Federal holidays.
has the authority to approve AMOCs for this Acting Director, System Oversight Division, For service information identified in
AD, if requested using the procedures found Aircraft Certification Service. this NPRM, contact Viking Air Limited,
in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR [FR Doc. 2018–16488 Filed 8–1–18; 8:45 am] 1959 de Havilland Way, Sidney, British
39.19, send your request to your principal BILLING CODE 4910–13–P Columbia V8L 5V5, Canada; telephone
inspector or local Flight Standards District
Office, as appropriate. If sending information +1–250–656–7227; fax +1–250–656–
directly to the International Section, send it 0673; email acs-technical.publications@
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION vikingair.com; internet http://
to the attention of the person identified in
paragraph (i)(2) of this AD. Information may www.vikingair.com. You may view this
Federal Aviation Administration
be emailed to: 9–ANM–116–AMOC– referenced service information at the
REQUESTS@faa.gov. Before using any FAA, Transport Standards Branch, 2200
approved AMOC, notify your appropriate 14 CFR Part 39
South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For
principal inspector, or lacking a principal [Docket No. FAA–2018–0638; Product information on the availability of this
inspector, the manager of the local flight Identifier 2018–NM–016–AD] material at the FAA, call 206–231–3195.
standards district office/certificate holding
district office. RIN 2120–AA64 Examining the AD Docket
(2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any
requirement in this AD to obtain corrective Airworthiness Directives; Viking Air You may examine the AD docket on
actions from a manufacturer, the action must Limited (Type Certificate Previously the internet at http://
be accomplished using a method approved Held by Bombardier, Inc.; Canadair www.regulations.gov by searching for
by the Manager, International Section, Limited) Airplanes and locating Docket No. FAA–2018–
Transport Standards Branch, FAA; or the 0638; or in person at the Docket
European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA); or AGENCY: Federal Aviation Management Facility between 9 a.m.
Airbus SAS’s EASA Design Organization Administration (FAA), DOT. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
Approval (DOA). If approved by the DOA,
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking except Federal holidays. The AD docket
the approval must include the DOA-
authorized signature. (NPRM). contains this NPRM, the regulatory
(3) Required for Compliance (RC): If any evaluation, any comments received, and
service information contains procedures or SUMMARY: We propose to supersede other information. The street address for
tests that are identified as RC, those Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2013–11– the Docket Operations office (telephone
procedures and tests must be done to comply 03, which applies to certain Viking Air 800–647–5527) is in the ADDRESSES
with this AD; any procedures or tests that are Limited Model CL–215–1A10 and CL– section. Comments will be available in
not identified as RC are recommended. Those 215–6B11 (CL–215T Variant) airplanes. the AD docket shortly after receipt.
procedures and tests that are not identified AD 2013–11–03 requires repetitive
daltland on DSKBBV9HB2PROD with PROPOSALS
as RC may be deviated from using accepted detailed inspections for cracking of the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
methods in accordance with the operator’s left-hand (LH) and right-hand (RH) wing Andrea Jimenez, Aerospace Engineer,
maintenance or inspection program without Airframe and Mechanical Systems
lower skin, and repair if necessary. AD
obtaining approval of an AMOC, provided Section, FAA, New York ACO Branch,
the procedures and tests identified as RC can 2013–11–03 was prompted by reports of
a fractured wing lower rear spar cap and 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410,
be done and the airplane can be put back in Westbury, NY 11590; telephone 516–
an airworthy condition. Any substitutions or reinforcing strap. Since we issued AD
changes to procedures or tests identified as 2013–11–03, further analysis has 228–7330; fax 516–794–5531.
RC require approval of an AMOC. indicated the need for repetitive eddy SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
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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 September 17, 2018. | |
| Contact | Kathleen Arrigotti, Aerospace Engineer, International Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; telephone and fax 206-231-3218. | |
| FR Citation | 83 FR 37766 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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