83 FR 39633 - Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 155 (August 10, 2018)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 155 (August 10, 2018)
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[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 155 (Friday, August 10, 2018)] [Proposed Rules] [Pages 39633-39636] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2018-16501] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2018-0639; Product Identifier 2018-NM-058-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 A330-200 Freighter, A330-200, and A330-300 series airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by a revision of a certain airworthiness limitations item (ALI) document, which specifies new or more restrictive maintenance instructions and airworthiness limitations, and a determination that those maintenance instructions and airworthiness limitations are necessary. This proposed AD would require revising the maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, to incorporate new or revised maintenance instructions and airworthiness limitations. We are proposing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products. [[Page 39634]] DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by September 24, 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- 0639; 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: Vladimir Ulyanov, Aerospace Engineer, International Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; telephone and fax 206-231-3229. 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-2018-0639; Product Identifier 2018-NM-058-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 2018-0068, dated March 26, 2018 (referred to after this as the Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or ``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for certain Airbus SAS Model A330-200 Freighter, A330-200, and A330-300 series airplanes. The MCAI states: The airworthiness limitations for Airbus A330 and A340 aeroplanes, which are approved by EASA, are currently defined and published in the A330 and A340 [Airworthiness Limitations Section] ALS document(s). The Damage Tolerant Airworthiness Limitation Items (DT ALI) are specified in the ALS Part 2. These instructions have been identified as mandatory actions for continued airworthiness. Failure to comply with these instructions could result in an unsafe condition [i.e., fatigue cracking, damage, and corrosion in principal structural elements] which could result in reduced structural integrity of the airplane. Previously, EASA issued AD 2016-0152 [which corresponds to FAA AD 2017-19-13, Amendment 39-19043 (82 FR 43837, September 20, 2017) (``AD 2017-19-13'')] for A330 and A340 aeroplanes to require accomplishment of all maintenance tasks as described in ALS Part 2 Revision 01 (A330 aeroplanes) and Revision 02 (A340 aeroplanes). Since that [EASA] AD was issued, Airbus published Revision 02 of the ALS Part 2 for A330 aeroplanes, including new and/or more restrictive items. For the reason described above, this [EASA] AD takes over the requirements from EASA AD 2016-0152 for A330 aeroplanes, and requires accomplishment of all maintenance tasks as described in the ALS. EASA AD 2016-0152 has been revised accordingly, removing A330 aeroplanes from the Applicability. 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- 0639. Relationship Between Proposed AD and AD 2017-19-13 This NPRM does not propose to supersede AD 2017-19-13. Rather, we have determined that a stand-alone AD is more appropriate to address the changes in the MCAI. This NPRM would require revising the maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, to incorporate new or revised maintenance instructions and airworthiness limitations. Accomplishment of the proposed actions would then terminate all requirements of AD 2017-19-13. Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 Airbus has issued Airbus A330 Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS) Part 2--Damage Tolerant Airworthiness Limitation Items (DT-ALI), Revision 02, Issue 2, dated November 22, 2017. This service information describes maintenance instructions and airworthiness limitations applicable to the DT-ALI. 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, except as discussed under ``Differences Between this Proposed AD and the MCAI or Service Information.'' This proposed AD would require revisions to certain operator maintenance documents to include new actions (e.g., inspections). Compliance with these actions is required by 14 CFR 91.403(c). For airplanes that have been previously modified, altered, or repaired in the areas addressed by this proposed AD, the operator may not be able to accomplish the actions described in the revisions. In this situation, to comply with 14 CFR 91.403(c), the operator must request approval for an alternative [[Page 39635]] method of compliance according to paragraph (j)(1) of this proposed AD. The request should include a description of changes to the required actions that will ensure the continued damage tolerance of the affected structure. Differences Between This Proposed AD and the MCAI or Service Information The MCAI specifies that if there are findings from the airworthiness limitations section (ALS) inspection tasks, corrective actions must be accomplished in accordance with Airbus maintenance documentation. However, this proposed AD does not include that requirement. Operators of U.S.-registered airplanes are required by general airworthiness and operational regulations to perform maintenance using methods that are acceptable to the FAA. We consider those methods to be adequate to address any corrective actions necessitated by the findings of ALS inspections required by this proposed AD. Airworthiness Limitations Based on Type Design The FAA recently became aware of an issue related to the applicability of ADs that require incorporation of an ALS revision into an operator's maintenance or inspection program. Typically, when these types of ADs are issued by civil aviation authorities of other countries, they apply to all airplanes covered under an identified type certificate (TC). The corresponding FAA AD typically retains applicability to all of those airplanes. In addition, U.S. operators must operate their airplanes in an airworthy condition, in accordance with 14 CFR 91.7(a). Included in this obligation is the requirement to perform any maintenance or inspections specified in the ALS, and in accordance with the ALS as specified in 14 CFR 43.16 and 91.403(c), unless an alternative has been approved by the FAA. When a type certificate is issued for a type design, the specific ALS, including revisions, is a part of that type design, as specified in 14 CFR 21.31(c). The sum effect of these operational and maintenance requirements is an obligation to comply with the ALS defined in the type design referenced in the manufacturer's conformity statement. This obligation may introduce a conflict with an AD that requires a specific ALS revision if new airplanes are delivered with a later revision as part of their type design. To address this conflict, the FAA has approved alternative methods of compliance (AMOCs) that allow operators to incorporate the most recent ALS revision into their maintenance/inspection programs, in lieu of the ALS revision required by the AD. This eliminates the conflict and enables the operator to comply with both the AD and the type design. However, compliance with AMOCs is normally optional, and we recently became aware that some operators choose to retain the AD- mandated ALS revision in their fleet-wide maintenance/inspection programs, including those for new airplanes delivered with later ALS revisions, to help standardize the maintenance of the fleet. To ensure that operators comply with the applicable ALS revision for newly delivered airplanes containing a later revision than that specified in an AD, we plan to limit the applicability of ADs that mandate ALS revisions to those airplanes that are subject to an earlier revision of the ALS, either as part of the type design or as mandated by an earlier AD. This proposed AD therefore would apply to Model A330 airplanes with an original certificate of airworthiness or original export certificate of airworthiness that was issued on or before the date of the ALS revision identified in this proposed AD. Operators of airplanes with an original certificate of airworthiness or original export certificate of airworthiness issued after that date must comply with the airworthiness limitations specified as part of the approved type design and referenced on the type certificate data sheet. Costs of Compliance We estimate that this proposed AD affects 105 airplanes of U.S. registry. We estimate the following costs to comply with this proposed AD: We have determined that revising the maintenance or inspection program takes an average of 90 work-hours per operator, although we recognize that this number may vary from operator to operator. In the past, we have estimated that this action takes 1 work-hour per airplane. Since operators incorporate maintenance or inspection program changes for their affected fleet(s), we have determined that a per- operator estimate is more accurate than a per-airplane estimate. Therefore, we estimate the total cost per operator to be $7,650 (90 work-hours x $85 per work-hour). Authority for This Rulemaking Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the authority of the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII: Aviation Programs, describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's authority. We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: ``General requirements.'' Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this rulemaking action. This proposed AD is issued in accordance with authority delegated by the Executive Director, Aircraft Certification Service, as authorized by FAA Order 8000.51C. In accordance with that order, issuance of ADs is normally a function of the Compliance and Airworthiness Division, but during this transition period, the Executive Director has delegated the authority to issue ADs applicable to transport category airplanes to the Director of the System Oversight Division. Regulatory Findings We determined that this proposed AD would not have federalism implications under Executive Order 13132. This proposed AD would not have a substantial direct effect on the States, on the relationship between the national Government and the States, or on the distribution of power and responsibilities among the various levels of government. For the reasons discussed above, I certify this proposed regulation: 1. Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive Order 12866; 2. Is not a ``significant rule'' under the DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); 3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska; and 4. Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by reference, Safety. The Proposed Amendment Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator, the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part 39 as follows: [[Page 39636]] 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-2018-0639; Product Identifier 2018-NM- 058-AD. (a) Comments Due Date We must receive comments by September 24, 2018. (b) Affected ADs This AD affects AD 2017-19-13, Amendment 39-19043 (82 FR 43837, September 20, 2017) (``AD 2017-19-13''). (c) Applicability This AD applies to the Airbus SAS airplanes specified in paragraphs (c)(1), (c)(2), and (c)(3) of this AD, certificated in any category, with an original certificate of airworthiness or original export certificate of airworthiness issued on or before November 22, 2017. (1) Model A330-223F and -243F airplanes. (2) Model A330-201, -202, -203, -223, and -243 airplanes. (3) Model A330-301, -302, -303, -321, -322, -323, -341, -342, and -343 airplanes. (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 05, Time Limits/ Maintenance Checks. (e) Reason This AD was prompted by a revision of a certain airworthiness limitations item (ALI) document, which specifies new or more restrictive maintenance instructions and airworthiness limitations, and a determination that those maintenance instructions and airworthiness limitations are necessary. We are issuing this AD to address fatigue cracking, damage, and corrosion in principal structural elements; such fatigue cracking, damage, and corrosion could result in reduced structural integrity of the airplane. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Maintenance or Inspection Program Revision Within 90 days after the effective date of this AD, revise the maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, to incorporate the information specified in Airbus A330 Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS) Part 2--Damage Tolerant Airworthiness Limitation Items (DT-ALI), Revision 02, Issue 2, dated November 22, 2017. The initial compliance time for accomplishing the tasks is at the applicable times specified in Airbus A330 Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS) Part 2--Damage Tolerant Airworthiness Limitation Items (DT- ALI), Revision 02, Issue 2, dated November 22, 2017, or within 90 days after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later. (h) No Alternative Actions or Intervals After the maintenance or inspection program has been revised as required by paragraph (g) of this AD, no alternative actions (e.g., inspections) or intervals may be used unless the actions or intervals are approved as an alternative method of compliance (AMOC) in accordance with the procedures specified in paragraph (j)(1) of this AD. (i) Terminating Action Accomplishing the action required by paragraph (g) of this AD terminates all requirements of AD 2017-19-13. (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]. (i) Before using any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager of the local flight standards district office/certificate holding district office. (ii) AMOC letter AIR-676-18-111 R1, dated January 29, 2018, approved previously for AD 2017-19-13, is approved as an AMOC for the corresponding provisions of this AD. (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any requirement in this AD to obtain corrective actions from a manufacturer, the action must be accomplished using a method approved by the Manager, International Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA; or the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA); or Airbus SAS's EASA Design Organization Approval (DOA). If approved by the DOA, the approval must include the DOA-authorized signature. (k) Related Information (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0068, dated March 26, 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-2018-0639. (2) For more information about this AD, contact Vladimir Ulyanov, Aerospace Engineer, International Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; telephone and fax 206-231-3229. (3) For service information identified in this AD, contact Airbus SAS, Airworthiness Office--EAL, 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. [FR Doc. 2018-16501 Filed 8-9-18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 program, as applicable, by incorporating the 2018–0101, dated May 3, 2018, for related
information specified in Chapter 5–40–00, information. This MCAI may be found in the
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation Airworthiness Limitations, DGT 107838, AD docket on the internet at http://
safety, Incorporation by reference, Revision 5, dated September 1, 2016, of the www.regulations.gov by searching for and
Safety. Dassault Falcon 7X Maintenance Manual locating Docket No. FAA–2018–0643.
(MM). The initial compliance times for the (2) For more information about this AD,
The Proposed Amendment tasks specified in Chapter 5–40–00, contact Tom Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer,
Accordingly, under the authority Airworthiness Limitations, DGT 107838, International Section, Transport Standards
delegated to me by the Administrator, Revision 5, dated September 1, 2016, of the Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th St., Des
the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part Dassault Falcon 7X MM are at the applicable Moines, WA 98198; phone and fax: 206–231–
39 as follows: compliance times specified in Chapter 5–40– 3226.
00, Airworthiness Limitations, DGT 107838, (3) For service information identified in
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS Revision 5, dated September 1, 2016, of the this AD, contact Dassault Falcon Jet
Dassault Falcon 7X MM, or within 90 days Corporation, Teterboro Airport, P.O. Box
DIRECTIVES after the effective date of this AD, whichever 2000, South Hackensack, NJ 07606; phone:
occurs later. 201–440–6700; internet: http://
■ 1. The authority citation for part 39
continues to read as follows: (h) Terminating Action for Other ADs www.dassaultfalcon.com. You may view this
service information at the FAA, Transport
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. (1) Accomplishing the actions required by Standards Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des
paragraph (g) of this AD terminates the Moines, WA. For information on the
§ 39.13 [Amended] requirements of paragraph (q) of AD 2014– availability of this material at the FAA, call
■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding 16–23. 206–231–3195.
the following new airworthiness (2) Accomplishing the actions required by
directive (AD): paragraph (g) of this AD terminates all Issued in Des Moines, Washington, on July
requirements of AD 2016–16–09. 24, 2018.
Dassault Aviation: Docket No. FAA–2018–
0643; Product Identifier 2018–NM–084– (i) No Alternative Actions, Intervals, and James Cashdollar,
AD. Critical Design Configuration Control Acting Director, System Oversight Division,
Limitations (CDCCLs) Aircraft Certification Service.
(a) Comments Due Date
After the maintenance or inspection [FR Doc. 2018–16573 Filed 8–9–18; 8:45 am]
We must receive comments by September program, as applicable, has been revised as BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
24, 2018. required by paragraph (g) of this AD, no
(b) Affected ADs alternative actions (e.g., inspections),
intervals, and CDCCLs may be used unless
This AD affects AD 2014–16–23, the actions, intervals, and CDCCLs are
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Amendment 39–17947 (79 FR 52545, approved as an alternative method of
September 4, 2014) (‘‘AD 2014–16–23’’) and compliance (AMOC) in accordance with the
Federal Aviation Administration
AD 2016–16–09, Amendment 39–18607 (81 procedures specified in paragraph (j)(1) of
FR 52752, August 10, 2016) (‘‘AD 2016–16– this AD. 14 CFR Part 39
09’’).
(j) Other FAA AD Provisions
(c) Applicability [Docket No. FAA–2018–0639; Product
The following provisions also apply to this Identifier 2018–NM–058–AD]
This AD applies to Dassault Aviation AD:
Model FALCON 7X airplanes, certificated in (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance
any category, with an original certificate of (AMOCs): The Manager, International RIN 2120–AA64
airworthiness or original export certificate of Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA,
airworthiness issued on or before September has the authority to approve AMOCs for this Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS
1, 2016. AD, if requested using the procedures found Airplanes
Note 1 to paragraph (c) of this AD: Model in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR
FALCON 7X airplanes with modifications 39.19, send your request to your principal AGENCY: Federal Aviation
M1000 and M1254 incorporated are inspector or local Flight Standards District Administration (FAA), DOT.
commonly referred to as ‘‘Model FALCON Office, as appropriate. If sending information
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
8X’’ airplanes as a marketing designation. directly to the International Section, send it
to the attention of the person identified in (NPRM).
(d) Subject paragraph (k)(2) of this AD. Information may
be emailed to: 9-ANM-116-AMOC- SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new
Air Transport Association (ATA) of
America Code 05, Time limits/maintenance REQUESTS@faa.gov. Before using any airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
checks. approved AMOC, notify your appropriate Airbus SAS Model A330–200 Freighter,
principal inspector, or lacking a principal A330–200, and A330–300 series
(e) Reason inspector, the manager of the local flight airplanes. This proposed AD was
This AD was prompted by a determination standards district office/certificate holding prompted by a revision of a certain
that more restrictive maintenance district office. airworthiness limitations item (ALI)
requirements and airworthiness limitations (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any
document, which specifies new or more
are necessary. We are issuing this AD to requirement in this AD to obtain corrective
prevent reduced structural integrity and actions from a manufacturer, the action must restrictive maintenance instructions and
reduced control of airplanes due to the be accomplished using a method approved airworthiness limitations, and a
failure of system components. by the Manager, International Section, determination that those maintenance
Transport Standards Branch, FAA; or the instructions and airworthiness
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(f) Compliance European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA); or limitations are necessary. This proposed
Comply with this AD within the Dassault Aviation’s EASA Design AD would require revising the
compliance times specified, unless already Organization Approval (DOA). If approved by maintenance or inspection program, as
done. the DOA, the approval must include the applicable, to incorporate new or
DOA-authorized signature.
(g) Revise the Maintenance or Inspection revised maintenance instructions and
Program (k) Related Information airworthiness limitations. We are
Within 90 days after the effective date of (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing proposing this AD to address the unsafe
this AD, revise the maintenance or inspection Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA AD condition on these products.
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DATES: We must receive comments on economic, environmental, and energy Relationship Between Proposed AD and
this proposed AD by September 24, aspects of this NPRM. We will consider AD 2017–19–13
2018. all comments received by the closing This NPRM does not propose to
ADDRESSES: You may send comments, date and may amend this NPRM supersede AD 2017–19–13. Rather, we
using the procedures found in 14 CFR because of those comments. have determined that a stand-alone AD
11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following We will post all comments we is more appropriate to address the
methods: receive, without change, to http:// changes in the MCAI. This NPRM
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to www.regulations.gov, including any would require revising the maintenance
http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the personal information you provide. We or inspection program, as applicable, to
instructions for submitting comments. will also post a report summarizing each incorporate new or revised maintenance
• Fax: 202–493–2251. substantive verbal contact we receive instructions and airworthiness
• Mail: U.S. Department of about this NPRM. limitations. Accomplishment of the
Transportation, Docket Operations, M– proposed actions would then terminate
30, West Building Ground Floor, Room Discussion all requirements of AD 2017–19–13.
W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, The European Aviation Safety Agency Related Service Information Under 1
Washington, DC 20590. (EASA), which is the Technical Agent CFR Part 51
• Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail for the Member States of the European
address above between 9 a.m. and 5 Airbus has issued Airbus A330
Union, has issued EASA Airworthiness Airworthiness Limitations Section
p.m., Monday through Friday, except Directive 2018–0068, dated March 26,
Federal holidays. (ALS) Part 2—Damage Tolerant
2018 (referred to after this as the Airworthiness Limitation Items (DT–
For service information identified in Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness
this NPRM, contact Airbus SAS, ALI), Revision 02, Issue 2, dated
Information, or ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct November 22, 2017. This service
Airworthiness Office—EAL, Rond-Point an unsafe condition for certain Airbus
Emile Dewoitine No: 2, 31700 Blagnac information describes maintenance
SAS Model A330–200 Freighter, A330– instructions and airworthiness
Cedex, France; telephone +33 5 61 93 36 200, and A330–300 series airplanes. The
96; fax +33 5 61 93 45 80; email limitations applicable to the DT–ALI.
MCAI states: This service information is reasonably
airworthiness.A330–A340@airbus.com;
internet http://www.airbus.com. You The airworthiness limitations for Airbus available because the interested parties
may view this service information at the A330 and A340 aeroplanes, which are have access to it through their normal
FAA, Transport Standards Branch, 2200 approved by EASA, are currently defined and course of business or by the means
published in the A330 and A340 identified in the ADDRESSES section.
South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For
[Airworthiness Limitations Section] ALS
information on the availability of this FAA’s Determination
document(s). The Damage Tolerant
material at the FAA, call 206–231–3195. Airworthiness Limitation Items (DT ALI) are This product has been approved by
Examining the AD Docket specified in the ALS Part 2. These the aviation authority of another
instructions have been identified as country, and is approved for operation
You may examine the AD docket on mandatory actions for continued
the internet at http:// in the United States. Pursuant to our
airworthiness. bilateral agreement with the State of
www.regulations.gov by searching for Failure to comply with these instructions
and locating Docket No. FAA–2018– Design Authority, we have been notified
could result in an unsafe condition [i.e., of the unsafe condition described in the
0639; or in person at Docket Operations fatigue cracking, damage, and corrosion in
between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday MCAI and service information
principal structural elements] which could
through Friday, except Federal holidays. result in reduced structural integrity of the
referenced above. We are proposing this
The AD docket contains this NPRM, the airplane. AD because we evaluated all the
Previously, EASA issued AD 2016–0152 relevant information and determined
regulatory evaluation, any comments
[which corresponds to FAA AD 2017–19–13, the unsafe condition described
received, and other information. The
Amendment 39–19043 (82 FR 43837, previously is likely to exist or develop
street address for Docket Operations
September 20, 2017) (‘‘AD 2017–19–13’’)] for on other products of the same type
(phone: 800–647–5527) is in the
A330 and A340 aeroplanes to require design.
ADDRESSES section. Comments will be
accomplishment of all maintenance tasks as
available in the AD docket shortly after Proposed Requirements of This NPRM
described in ALS Part 2 Revision 01 (A330
receipt. aeroplanes) and Revision 02 (A340 This proposed AD would require
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: aeroplanes). accomplishing the actions specified in
Vladimir Ulyanov, Aerospace Engineer, Since that [EASA] AD was issued, Airbus the service information described
International Section, Transport published Revision 02 of the ALS Part 2 for previously, except as discussed under
Standards Branch, FAA, 2200 South A330 aeroplanes, including new and/or more ‘‘Differences Between this Proposed AD
216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; restrictive items. and the MCAI or Service Information.’’
telephone and fax 206–231–3229. For the reason described above, this This proposed AD would require
[EASA] AD takes over the requirements from revisions to certain operator
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
EASA AD 2016–0152 for A330 aeroplanes, maintenance documents to include new
Comments Invited and requires accomplishment of all
actions (e.g., inspections). Compliance
maintenance tasks as described in the ALS.
We invite you to send any written EASA AD 2016–0152 has been revised
with these actions is required by 14 CFR
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relevant data, views, or arguments about accordingly, removing A330 aeroplanes from 91.403(c). For airplanes that have been
this proposal. Send your comments to the Applicability. previously modified, altered, or repaired
an address listed under the ADDRESSES in the areas addressed by this proposed
section. Include ‘‘Docket No. FAA– You may examine the MCAI in the AD, the operator may not be able to
2018–0639; Product Identifier 2018– AD docket on the internet at http:// accomplish the actions described in the
NM–058–AD’’ at the beginning of your www.regulations.gov by searching for revisions. In this situation, to comply
comments. We specifically invite and locating Docket No. FAA–2018– with 14 CFR 91.403(c), the operator
comments on the overall regulatory, 0639. must request approval for an alternative
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PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS (ALS) Part 2—Damage Tolerant Office—EAL, Rond-Point Emile Dewoitine
DIRECTIVES Airworthiness Limitation Items (DT–ALI), No: 2, 31700 Blagnac Cedex, France;
Revision 02, Issue 2, dated November 22, telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61
■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 2017, or within 90 days after the effective 93 45 80; email airworthiness.A330–A340@
date of this AD, whichever occurs later. airbus.com; internet http://www.airbus.com.
continues to read as follows: You may view this service information at the
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. (h) No Alternative Actions or Intervals FAA, Transport Standards Branch, 2200
After the maintenance or inspection South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For
§ 39.13 [Amended] program has been revised as required by information on the availability of this
■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding paragraph (g) of this AD, no alternative material at the FAA, call 206–231–3195.
the following new airworthiness actions (e.g., inspections) or intervals may be Issued in Des Moines, Washington, on July
directive (AD): used unless the actions or intervals are 23, 2018.
approved as an alternative method of
Airbus SAS: Docket No. FAA–2018–0639; compliance (AMOC) in accordance with the James Cashdollar,
Product Identifier 2018–NM–058–AD. procedures specified in paragraph (j)(1) of Acting Director, System Oversight Division,
this AD. Aircraft Certification Service.
(a) Comments Due Date
[FR Doc. 2018–16501 Filed 8–9–18; 8:45 am]
We must receive comments by September (i) Terminating Action
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
24, 2018. Accomplishing the action required by
(b) Affected ADs paragraph (g) of this AD terminates all
requirements of AD 2017–19–13.
This AD affects AD 2017–19–13, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND
Amendment 39–19043 (82 FR 43837, (j) Other FAA AD Provisions SECURITY
September 20, 2017) (‘‘AD 2017–19–13’’). The following provisions also apply to this
AD: Coast Guard
(c) Applicability
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance
This AD applies to the Airbus SAS (AMOCs): The Manager, International 33 CFR Part 117
airplanes specified in paragraphs (c)(1), Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA,
(c)(2), and (c)(3) of this AD, certificated in has the authority to approve AMOCs for this [Docket No. USCG–2017–0926]
any category, with an original certificate of AD, if requested using the procedures found
airworthiness or original export certificate of RIN 1625–AA09
in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR
airworthiness issued on or before November 39.19, send your request to your principal
22, 2017. inspector or local Flight Standards District
Drawbridge Operation Regulation;
(1) Model A330–223F and –243F airplanes. Office, as appropriate. If sending information Hudson River, Albany and Rensselaer,
(2) Model A330–201, –202, –203, –223, and directly to the International Section, send it NY
–243 airplanes. to the attention of the person identified in
(3) Model A330–301, –302, –303, –321,
AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.
paragraph (k)(2) of this AD. Information may
–322, –323, –341, –342, and –343 airplanes. be emailed to: 9-ANM-116-AMOC- ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking.
REQUESTS@faa.gov.
(d) Subject
(i) Before using any approved AMOC, SUMMARY: The Coast Guard proposes to
Air Transport Association (ATA) of notify your appropriate principal inspector, modify the operating schedule that
America Code 05, Time Limits/Maintenance or lacking a principal inspector, the manager governs the CSX Transportation Bridge
Checks. of the local flight standards district office/ across the Hudson River, mile 146.2,
(e) Reason
certificate holding district office. between Albany and Rensselaer, New
(ii) AMOC letter AIR–676–18–111 R1, York. The bridge owner, National
This AD was prompted by a revision of a dated January 29, 2018, approved previously Railroad Passenger Corporation
certain airworthiness limitations item (ALI) for AD 2017–19–13, is approved as an AMOC
document, which specifies new or more
(Amtrak), submitted a request to allow
for the corresponding provisions of this AD.
restrictive maintenance instructions and the bridge to require four hours’ notice
(2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any
airworthiness limitations, and a requirement in this AD to obtain corrective for bridge openings. This proposed rule
determination that those maintenance actions from a manufacturer, the action must would extend the notice required for
instructions and airworthiness limitations are be accomplished using a method approved bridge opening during the summer
necessary. We are issuing this AD to address by the Manager, International Section, months due to the infrequent number of
fatigue cracking, damage, and corrosion in Transport Standards Branch, FAA; or the requests, and reduce burden on the
principal structural elements; such fatigue European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA); or bridge tender.
cracking, damage, and corrosion could result Airbus SAS’s EASA Design Organization DATES: Comments and related material
in reduced structural integrity of the Approval (DOA). If approved by the DOA,
airplane. the approval must include the DOA-
must reach the Coast Guard on or before
authorized signature. October 9, 2018.
(f) Compliance ADDRESSES: You may submit comments
Comply with this AD within the (k) Related Information identified by docket number USCG–
compliance times specified, unless already (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing 2017–0926 using Federal e-Rulemaking
done. Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA Portal at http://www.regulations.gov.
Airworthiness Directive 2018–0068, dated See the ‘‘Public Participation and
(g) Maintenance or Inspection Program March 26, 2018, for related information. This
Revision Request for Comments’’ portion of the
MCAI may be found in the AD docket on the
Within 90 days after the effective date of internet at http://www.regulations.gov by SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section
this AD, revise the maintenance or inspection searching for and locating Docket No. FAA– below for instructions on submitting
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program, as applicable, to incorporate the 2018–0639. comments.
information specified in Airbus A330 (2) For more information about this AD, FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If
Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS) Part contact Vladimir Ulyanov, Aerospace you have questions on this proposed
2—Damage Tolerant Airworthiness Engineer, International Section, Transport
Limitation Items (DT–ALI), Revision 02, Standards Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th rule, call or email Miss Stephanie E.
Issue 2, dated November 22, 2017. The initial St., Des Moines, WA 98198; telephone and Lopez, Bridge Management Specialist,
compliance time for accomplishing the tasks fax 206–231–3229. First Coast Guard District, telephone
is at the applicable times specified in Airbus (3) For service information identified in (212) 514–4335, email
A330 Airworthiness Limitations Section this AD, contact Airbus SAS, Airworthiness Stephanie.E.Lopez@uscg.mil.
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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 24, 2018. | |
| Contact | Vladimir Ulyanov, Aerospace Engineer, International Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; telephone and fax 206-231-3229. | |
| FR Citation | 83 FR 39633 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
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