83 FR 40438 - Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 158 (August 15, 2018)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 158 (August 15, 2018)
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| FR Document | 2018-17482 |
[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 158 (Wednesday, August 15, 2018)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 40438-40443] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2018-17482] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2018-0709; Product Identifier 2018-NM-100-AD; Amendment 39-19359; AD 2018-17-05] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. [[Page 40439]] ACTION: Final rule; request for comments. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Airbus SAS Model A350-941 and -1041 airplanes. This AD was prompted by reports that electro-hydrostatic actuators (EHAs), installed on the inboard ailerons, elevators, and rudder, had degraded insulation resistance in the direct drive solenoid valve (DDSOV), due to incorrect sealing application. This AD requires a check of the insulation resistance of the DDSOV of each affected EHA and applicable corrective actions. We are issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products. DATES: This AD becomes effective August 30, 2018. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of certain publications listed in this AD as of August 30, 2018. We must receive comments on this AD by October 1, 2018. ADDRESSES: You may send comments, using the procedures found in 14 CFR 11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following methods:Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments. Fax: 202-493-2251. Mail: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590. Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. For Airbus SAS service information identified in this final rule, contact Airbus SAS, Airworthiness Office--EAL, Rond-Point Emile Dewoitine No: 2, 31700 Blagnac Cedex, France; phone: +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax: +33 5 61 93 45 80; email: [email protected]; internet: http://www.airbus.com. For Moog Aircraft Group service information identified in this final rule, contact Moog Aircraft Group, Plant 4, 160 Jamison Road, East Aurora, NY 14052-0018; phone: 716-652- 2000; email: [email protected]; internet: http://www.moog.com. You may view this referenced service information at the FAA, Transport Standards Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 206-231-3195. It is also available on the internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2018-0709. 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- 0709; or in person at the Docket Operations office between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket contains this AD, the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and other information. The street address for the Docket Operations office (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; phone and fax: 206-231-3218. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Discussion The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical Agent for the Member States of the European Union, has issued EASA AD 2018-0141, dated July 3, 2018 (referred to after this as the Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or ``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for all Airbus SAS Model A350-941 and -1041 airplanes. The MCAI states: Occurrences were reported of EHA units that were returned to the manufacturer (MOOG Aircraft Group) with degraded insulation resistance in the direct drive solenoid valve (DDSOV). Investigation results revealed that moisture ingress, due to incorrect sealing application, had caused this degradation. This condition, if not detected and corrected, could lead to the DDSOV being unable to command or maintain the EHA in active mode, possibly resulting in reduced control of the aeroplane. Due to similarity of design, all five EHA positions could be affected, inboard aileron EHAs (Functional Item Number (FIN) 4CR1 and FIN 4CR2), elevator EHAs (FIN 2CT1 and FIN 2CT2) and the rudder EHA (FIN 3CY). Prompted by these findings, MOOG Aircraft Group improved the manufacturing process to ensure adequate sealing capability of the DDSOV and issued the applicable SB [MOOG Aircraft Group Service Bulletins CA67001-27-05; CA67006-27-04; and CA67008- 27-04] providing a screening procedure. To address this potential unsafe condition, Airbus issued the AOT [Alert Operators Transmission A27P009-16] and the Airbus SB [Service Bulletin A350- 27-P020], providing instructions to restore the EHA to nominal performance. For the reasons described above, this [EASA] AD requires a one- time insulation check of each affected EHA, and, depending on findings, accomplishment of applicable corrective action(s). Corrective actions include replacing or reidentifying affected EHAs. You may examine the MCAI on the internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2018- 0709. Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 Airbus SAS has issued Service Bulletin A350-27-P020, dated February 22, 2018. This service information describes procedures for an insulation resistance check (detailed inspection) of the DDSOV of each affected EHA and applicable corrective actions. Moog Aircraft Group has issued Service Bulletin CA67001-27-05, dated February 21, 2018. This service information identifies affected EHAs for certain inboard ailerons and describes, among other actions, procedures for applicable corrective actions. Moog Aircraft Group has issued Service Bulletin CA67006-27-04, dated February 21, 2018. This service information identifies affected EHAs for certain elevators and describes, among other actions, procedures for applicable corrective actions. Moog Aircraft Group has issued Service Bulletin CA67008-27-04, dated February 21, 2018. This service information identifies affected EHAs for certain rudders and describes, among other actions, procedures for applicable corrective actions. This service information is reasonably available because the interested parties have access to it through their normal course of business or by the means identified in the ADDRESSES section. FAA's Determination This product has been approved by the aviation authority of another country, and is approved for operation in the United States. Pursuant to our bilateral agreement with the State of Design Authority, we have been notified of the unsafe condition described in the MCAI and service information referenced above. We are issuing this AD because we evaluated all pertinent information and determined the unsafe condition exists and is likely to exist or develop on other products of the same type design. Requirements of This AD This AD requires accomplishing the actions specified in the service information described previously. This AD also requires sending the results of the check to AirbusWorld. [[Page 40440]] FAA's Determination of the Effective Date An unsafe condition exists that requires the immediate adoption of this AD. The FAA has found that the risk to the flying public justifies waiving notice and comment prior to adoption of this rule because the insulation resistance in the DDSOV can degrade to unsafe levels within three months, which could lead to the DDSOV being unable to command or maintain the EHA in active mode, possibly resulting in reduced control of the airplane. Therefore, we determined that notice and opportunity for public comment before issuing this AD are impracticable and that, for the same reason, good cause exists for making this amendment effective in fewer than 30 days. Comments Invited This AD is a final rule that involves requirements affecting flight safety, and we did not precede it by notice and opportunity for public comment. We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or arguments about this AD. Send your comments to an address listed under the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2018-0709; Product Identifier 2018-NM-100-AD'' at the beginning of your comments. We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory, economic, environmental, and energy aspects of this AD. We will consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend this AD based on those comments. We will post all comments we receive, without change, to http://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information you provide. We will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal contact we receive about this AD. Costs of Compliance We estimate that this AD affects 11 airplanes of U.S. registry. We estimate the following costs to comply with this AD: Estimated Costs for Required Actions ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Labor cost Parts cost Cost per product Cost on U.S. operators ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Up to 24 work-hours x $85 per hour = $0 Up to $2,040............. Up to $22,440. Up to $2,040. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- We estimate the following costs to do any necessary on-condition actions that would be required based on the results of any required actions. We have no way of determining the number of aircraft that might need these on-condition actions: Estimated Costs of On-Condition Actions ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Labor cost Parts cost Cost per product ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Up to 30 work-hours x $85 per Up to $518,314... Up to $520,864. hour = Up to $2,550. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ We estimate that it would take about 1 work-hour per product to comply with the reporting requirement in this AD. The average labor rate is $85 per hour. Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of reporting the check results on U.S. operators to be $85 per product. According to the manufacturer, some or all of the costs of this 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. Paperwork Reduction Act A federal agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, nor shall a person be subject to penalty for failure to comply with a collection of information subject to the requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act unless that collection of information displays a current valid OMB control number. The control number for the collection of information required by this AD is 2120- 0056. The paperwork cost associated with this AD has been detailed in the Costs of Compliance section of this document and includes time for reviewing instructions, as well as completing and reviewing the collection of information. Therefore, all reporting associated with this AD is mandatory. Comments concerning the accuracy of this burden and suggestions for reducing the burden should be directed to the FAA at 800 Independence Ave. SW, Washington, DC 20591, ATTN: Information Collection Clearance Officer, AES-200. 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: [[Page 40441]] 1. Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive Order 12866; 2. Is not a ``significant rule'' under the DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); 3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska; and 4. Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by reference, Safety. Adoption of the Amendment Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator, the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows: PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES 0 1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows: Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. Sec. 39.13 [Amended] 0 2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness directive (AD): 2018-17-05 Airbus SAS: Amendment 39-19359; Docket No. FAA-2018-0709; Product Identifier 2018-NM-100-AD. (a) Effective Date This AD becomes effective August 30, 2018. (b) Affected ADs None. (c) Applicability This AD applies to Airbus SAS Model A350-941 and -1041 airplanes, certificated in any category, all manufacturer serial numbers. (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 27, Flight controls. (e) Reason This AD was prompted by reports that electro-hydrostatic actuators (EHAs), installed on the inboard ailerons, elevators, and rudder, had degraded insulation resistance in the direct drive solenoid valve (DDSOV), due to incorrect sealing application. We are issuing this AD to address this condition, which could lead to the DDSOV being unable to command or maintain the EHA in active mode, possibly resulting in reduced control of the airplane. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Definitions For the purposes of this AD, the definitions specified in paragraphs (g)(1), (g)(2), and (g)(3) of this AD apply. (1) An affected EHA is an EHA installed on inboard ailerons, elevators, and rudder, as listed by part number and serial number in the applicable service information specified in paragraphs (g)(1)(i), (g)(1)(ii), and (g)(1)(iii) of this AD, except those that are paint marked, as specified in the applicable service information specified in paragraphs (g)(1)(i), (g)(1)(ii), and (g)(1)(iii) of this AD. (i) Moog Aircraft Group Service Bulletin CA67001-27-05, dated February 21, 2018 (aileron). (ii) Moog Aircraft Group Service Bulletin CA67006-27-04, dated February 21, 2018 (elevator). (iii) Moog Aircraft Group Service Bulletin CA67008-27-04, dated February 21, 2018 (rudder). (2) A serviceable EHA is an EHA having a part number and serial number not listed in the applicable service information specified in paragraphs (g)(1)(i), (g)(1)(ii), and (g)(1)(iii) of this AD; or an affected EHA having a paint mark as specified in the applicable service information specified in paragraphs (g)(1)(i), (g)(1)(ii), and (g)(1)(iii) of this AD. (3) Group 1 airplanes are those that have an affected EHA installed. Group 2 airplanes are those that do not have an affected EHA installed. (h) Initial Insulation Resistance Check (1) For Group 1 airplanes, which have not been inspected in accordance with the instructions of Airbus Alert Operators Transmission (AOT) A27P009-16: Within 3 months after the airplane has reached 700 flight hours since airplane first flight, or within 30 days after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later, accomplish an insulation resistance check (detailed inspection) of the DDSOV of each affected EHA, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A350-27-P020, dated February 22, 2018. (2) For Group 1 airplanes, which have been inspected in accordance with the instructions of Airbus AOT A27P009-16: Within 3 months after the airplane has reached 36 months since airplane first flight, or within 3 months after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later, accomplish an insulation resistance check of the DDSOV of each affected EHA, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A350-27-P020, dated February 22, 2018. (i) Additional Check and Corrective Action (1) If during the check required by paragraph (h)(1) of this AD, the measured insulation resistance is 15 Megohms (MOhms) or less, before next flight, replace the affected EHA with a serviceable EHA, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A350-27-P020, dated February 22, 2018. (2) If during the check required by paragraph (h)(1) of this AD, the measured insulation resistance is more than 15 MOhms, within 3 months after the airplane has reached 36 months since airplane first flight, or within 3 months after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later, accomplish an insulation resistance check of the DDSOV of each affected EHA, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A350-27-P020, dated February 22, 2018. (3) Depending on measured resistance result of the check required by paragraph (h)(2) or (i)(2) of this AD, within the applicable compliance time defined in figure 1 to paragraph (i)(3) of this AD, accomplish the applicable corrective action(s) defined in figure 1 to paragraph (i)(3) of this AD, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A350-27-P020, dated February 22, 2018; or the applicable service information specified in paragraphs (g)(1)(i), (g)(1)(ii), and (g)(1)(iii) of this AD. [[Page 40442]] [GRAPHIC] [TIFF OMITTED] TR15AU18.001 (j) Reporting For each check required by paragraph (h)(2) or (i)(2) of this AD: Within 30 days after each check required by paragraph (h)(2) or (i)(2) of this AD or within 30 days after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later, report the results, including no findings, using the online reporting application in AirbusWorld, as specified in Appendix A. ``Inspection Report'' of Airbus Service Bulletin A350-27-P020, dated February 22, 2018. (k) Parts Installation Prohibition For Group 1 and Group 2 airplanes: From the effective date of this AD, no person may install an affected EHA on any airplane. (l) Paperwork Reduction Act Burden Statement A federal agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, nor shall a person be subject to a penalty for failure to comply with a collection of information subject to the requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act unless that collection of information displays a current valid OMB Control Number. The OMB Control Number for this information collection is 2120-0056. Public reporting for this collection of information is estimated to be approximately 1 hour per response, including the time for reviewing instructions, completing and reviewing the collection of information. All responses to this collection of information are mandatory. Comments concerning the accuracy of this burden and suggestions for reducing the burden should be directed to the FAA at: 800 Independence Ave. SW, Washington, DC 20591, Attn: Information Collection Clearance Officer, AES-200. (m) 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 (n)(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. (n) Related Information (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA AD 2018-0141, dated July 3, 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-2018-0709. (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; phone and fax: 206-231-3218. (o) Material Incorporated by Reference (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference (IBR) of the service information listed in this paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. (2) You must use this service information as applicable to do the actions required by this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise. (i) Airbus SAS Service Bulletin A350-27-P020, dated February 22, 2018. (ii) Moog Aircraft Group Service Bulletin CA67001-27-05, dated February 21, 2018. (iii) Moog Aircraft Group Service Bulletin CA67006-27-04, dated February 21, 2018. (iv) Moog Aircraft Group Service Bulletin CA67008-27-04, dated February 21, 2018. (3) For Airbus SAS service information identified in this AD, contact Airbus SAS, Airworthiness Office--EAL, Rond-Point Emile Dewoitine No: 2, 31700 Blagnac Cedex, France; phone: +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax: +33 5 61 93 45 80; email: [email protected]; internet: http://www.airbus.com. (4) For Moog Aircraft Group service information identified in this AD, contact Moog Aircraft Group, Plant 4, 160 Jamison Road, East Aurora, NY 14052-0018; phone: 716-652-2000; email: [email protected]; internet: http://www.moog.com. (5) 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. (6) You may view this service information that is incorporated by reference at the National Archives and Records [[Page 40443]] Administration (NARA). For information on the availability of this material at NARA, call 202-741-6030, or go to: http://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html. Issued in Des Moines, Washington, on August 5, 2018. Michael Kaszycki, Acting Director, System Oversight Division, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2018-17482 Filed 8-14-18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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Final rule; request for
ACTION: at http://www.regulations.gov by check of each affected EHA, and, depending
comments. searching for and locating Docket No. on findings, accomplishment of applicable
FAA–2018–0709. corrective action(s).
SUMMARY: We are adopting a new
Examining the AD Docket Corrective actions include replacing
airworthiness directive (AD) for all
or reidentifying affected EHAs. You may
Airbus SAS Model A350–941 and –1041 You may examine the AD docket on
airplanes. This AD was prompted by examine the MCAI on the internet at
the internet at http:// http://www.regulations.gov by searching
reports that electro-hydrostatic actuators www.regulations.gov by searching for
(EHAs), installed on the inboard for and locating Docket No. FAA–2018–
and locating Docket No. FAA–2018– 0709.
ailerons, elevators, and rudder, had 0709; or in person at the Docket
degraded insulation resistance in the Operations office between 9 a.m. and 5 Related Service Information Under 1
direct drive solenoid valve (DDSOV), p.m., Monday through Friday, except CFR Part 51
due to incorrect sealing application. Federal holidays. The AD docket
This AD requires a check of the Airbus SAS has issued Service
contains this AD, the regulatory Bulletin A350–27–P020, dated February
insulation resistance of the DDSOV of evaluation, any comments received, and
each affected EHA and applicable 22, 2018. This service information
other information. The street address for describes procedures for an insulation
corrective actions. We are issuing this the Docket Operations office (phone:
AD to address the unsafe condition on resistance check (detailed inspection) of
800–647–5527) is in the ADDRESSES the DDSOV of each affected EHA and
these products. section. Comments will be available in applicable corrective actions.
DATES: This AD becomes effective the AD docket shortly after receipt. Moog Aircraft Group has issued
August 30, 2018. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
The Director of the Federal Register Service Bulletin CA67001–27–05, dated
Kathleen Arrigotti, Aerospace Engineer, February 21, 2018. This service
approved the incorporation by reference International Section, Transport
of certain publications listed in this AD information identifies affected EHAs for
Standards Branch, FAA, 2200 South certain inboard ailerons and describes,
as of August 30, 2018. 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198;
We must receive comments on this among other actions, procedures for
phone and fax: 206–231–3218. applicable corrective actions.
AD by October 1, 2018.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Moog Aircraft Group has issued
ADDRESSES: You may send comments,
using the procedures found in 14 CFR Discussion Service Bulletin CA67006–27–04, dated
11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following February 21, 2018. This service
The European Aviation Safety Agency information identifies affected EHAs for
methods: (EASA), which is the Technical Agent
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to certain elevators and describes, among
for the Member States of the European other actions, procedures for applicable
http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the Union, has issued EASA AD 2018–0141,
instructions for submitting comments. corrective actions.
dated July 3, 2018 (referred to after this
• Fax: 202–493–2251. as the Mandatory Continuing
Moog Aircraft Group has issued
• Mail: U.S. Department of Airworthiness Information, or ‘‘the
Service Bulletin CA67008–27–04, dated
Transportation, Docket Operations, M– February 21, 2018. This service
MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe condition
30, West Building Ground Floor, Room information identifies affected EHAs for
for all Airbus SAS Model A350–941 and
W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, certain rudders and describes, among
–1041 airplanes. The MCAI states:
Washington, DC 20590. other actions, procedures for applicable
• Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of Occurrences were reported of EHA units corrective actions.
Transportation, Docket Operations, M– that were returned to the manufacturer This service information is reasonably
(MOOG Aircraft Group) with degraded
30, West Building Ground Floor, Room insulation resistance in the direct drive available because the interested parties
W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, solenoid valve (DDSOV). Investigation results have access to it through their normal
Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 revealed that moisture ingress, due to course of business or by the means
p.m., Monday through Friday, except incorrect sealing application, had caused this identified in the ADDRESSES section.
Federal holidays. degradation.
For Airbus SAS service information This condition, if not detected and FAA’s Determination
identified in this final rule, contact corrected, could lead to the DDSOV being This product has been approved by
Airbus SAS, Airworthiness Office— unable to command or maintain the EHA in
the aviation authority of another
active mode, possibly resulting in reduced
EAL, Rond-Point Emile Dewoitine No: control of the aeroplane. country, and is approved for operation
2, 31700 Blagnac Cedex, France; phone: Due to similarity of design, all five EHA in the United States. Pursuant to our
+33 5 61 93 36 96; fax: +33 5 61 93 45 positions could be affected, inboard aileron bilateral agreement with the State of
80; email: continued- EHAs (Functional Item Number (FIN) 4CR1 Design Authority, we have been notified
airworthiness.a350@airbus.com; and FIN 4CR2), elevator EHAs (FIN 2CT1 and of the unsafe condition described in the
internet: http://www.airbus.com. For FIN 2CT2) and the rudder EHA (FIN 3CY). MCAI and service information
Moog Aircraft Group service Prompted by these findings, MOOG Aircraft referenced above. We are issuing this
Group improved the manufacturing process
information identified in this final rule, to ensure adequate sealing capability of the AD because we evaluated all pertinent
contact Moog Aircraft Group, Plant 4, DDSOV and issued the applicable SB [MOOG information and determined the unsafe
160 Jamison Road, East Aurora, NY Aircraft Group Service Bulletins CA67001– condition exists and is likely to exist or
14052–0018; phone: 716–652–2000; 27–05; CA67006–27–04; and CA67008–27– develop on other products of the same
email: CASC@moog.com; internet: 04] providing a screening procedure. To type design.
http://www.moog.com. You may view address this potential unsafe condition,
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this referenced service information at Airbus issued the AOT [Alert Operators Requirements of This AD
the FAA, Transport Standards Branch, Transmission A27P009–16] and the Airbus This AD requires accomplishing the
SB [Service Bulletin A350–27–P020],
2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. providing instructions to restore the EHA to actions specified in the service
For information on the availability of nominal performance. information described previously. This
this material at the FAA, call 206–231– For the reasons described above, this AD also requires sending the results of
3195. It is also available on the internet [EASA] AD requires a one-time insulation the check to AirbusWorld.
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1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory (e) Reason months after the airplane has reached 700
action’’ under Executive Order 12866; This AD was prompted by reports that flight hours since airplane first flight, or
2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the electro-hydrostatic actuators (EHAs), within 30 days after the effective date of this
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures installed on the inboard ailerons, elevators, AD, whichever occurs later, accomplish an
(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); and rudder, had degraded insulation insulation resistance check (detailed
3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in resistance in the direct drive solenoid valve inspection) of the DDSOV of each affected
(DDSOV), due to incorrect sealing EHA, in accordance with the
Alaska; and
application. We are issuing this AD to Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus
4. Will not have a significant
address this condition, which could lead to Service Bulletin A350–27–P020, dated
economic impact, positive or negative, the DDSOV being unable to command or February 22, 2018.
on a substantial number of small entities maintain the EHA in active mode, possibly (2) For Group 1 airplanes, which have been
under the criteria of the Regulatory resulting in reduced control of the airplane. inspected in accordance with the instructions
Flexibility Act. of Airbus AOT A27P009–16: Within 3
(f) Compliance
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 months after the airplane has reached 36
Comply with this AD within the months since airplane first flight, or within
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation compliance times specified, unless already 3 months after the effective date of this AD,
safety, Incorporation by reference, done. whichever occurs later, accomplish an
Safety. (g) Definitions insulation resistance check of the DDSOV of
each affected EHA, in accordance with the
Adoption of the Amendment For the purposes of this AD, the definitions
Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus
specified in paragraphs (g)(1), (g)(2), and
Accordingly, under the authority Service Bulletin A350–27–P020, dated
(g)(3) of this AD apply.
delegated to me by the Administrator, February 22, 2018.
(1) An affected EHA is an EHA installed on
the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as inboard ailerons, elevators, and rudder, as (i) Additional Check and Corrective Action
follows: listed by part number and serial number in
(1) If during the check required by
the applicable service information specified
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS paragraph (h)(1) of this AD, the measured
in paragraphs (g)(1)(i), (g)(1)(ii), and (g)(1)(iii)
insulation resistance is 15 Megohms
DIRECTIVES of this AD, except those that are paint
(MOhms) or less, before next flight, replace
marked, as specified in the applicable service
■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 information specified in paragraphs (g)(1)(i), the affected EHA with a serviceable EHA, in
accordance with the Accomplishment
continues to read as follows: (g)(1)(ii), and (g)(1)(iii) of this AD.
(i) Moog Aircraft Group Service Bulletin Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A350–
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. 27–P020, dated February 22, 2018.
CA67001–27–05, dated February 21, 2018
(aileron). (2) If during the check required by
§ 39.13 [Amended] paragraph (h)(1) of this AD, the measured
(ii) Moog Aircraft Group Service Bulletin
■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding CA67006–27–04, dated February 21, 2018 insulation resistance is more than 15
the following new airworthiness (elevator). MOhms, within 3 months after the airplane
directive (AD): (iii) Moog Aircraft Group Service Bulletin has reached 36 months since airplane first
CA67008–27–04, dated February 21, 2018 flight, or within 3 months after the effective
2018–17–05 Airbus SAS: Amendment 39– date of this AD, whichever occurs later,
19359; Docket No. FAA–2018–0709; (rudder).
(2) A serviceable EHA is an EHA having a accomplish an insulation resistance check of
Product Identifier 2018–NM–100–AD. the DDSOV of each affected EHA, in
part number and serial number not listed in
(a) Effective Date the applicable service information specified accordance with the Accomplishment
in paragraphs (g)(1)(i), (g)(1)(ii), and (g)(1)(iii) Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A350–
This AD becomes effective August 30,
of this AD; or an affected EHA having a paint 27–P020, dated February 22, 2018.
2018.
mark as specified in the applicable service (3) Depending on measured resistance
(b) Affected ADs information specified in paragraphs (g)(1)(i), result of the check required by paragraph
None. (g)(1)(ii), and (g)(1)(iii) of this AD. (h)(2) or (i)(2) of this AD, within the
(3) Group 1 airplanes are those that have applicable compliance time defined in figure
(c) Applicability an affected EHA installed. Group 2 airplanes 1 to paragraph (i)(3) of this AD, accomplish
This AD applies to Airbus SAS Model are those that do not have an affected EHA the applicable corrective action(s) defined in
A350–941 and –1041 airplanes, certificated installed. figure 1 to paragraph (i)(3) of this AD, in
in any category, all manufacturer serial accordance with the Accomplishment
(h) Initial Insulation Resistance Check Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A350–
numbers.
(1) For Group 1 airplanes, which have not 27–P020, dated February 22, 2018; or the
(d) Subject been inspected in accordance with the applicable service information specified in
Air Transport Association (ATA) of instructions of Airbus Alert Operators paragraphs (g)(1)(i), (g)(1)(ii), and (g)(1)(iii) of
America Code 27, Flight controls. Transmission (AOT) A27P009–16: Within 3 this AD.
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Administration (NARA). For information on South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For The following presents the comments
the availability of this material at NARA, call information on the availability of this received on the NPRM and the FAA’s
202–741–6030, or go to: http:// material at the FAA, call 206–231–3195. response to each comment.
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-
It is also available on the internet at
locations.html. Request for Clarification of Affected
http://www.regulations.gov by searching
Issued in Des Moines, Washington, on for and locating Docket No. FAA–2017– Spare Parts
August 5, 2018. 1022.
Michael Kaszycki, Oman Air requested clarification
Acting Director, System Oversight Division, Examining the AD Docket regarding whether the proposed AD
Aircraft Certification Service. You may examine the AD docket on applies only to the airplane line
[FR Doc. 2018–17482 Filed 8–14–18; 8:45 am] the internet at http:// numbers specified in the service
www.regulations.gov by searching for information, or whether the proposed
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
and locating Docket No. FAA–2017– AD would also require modification of
1022; or in person at Docket Operations spare ducts.
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday Oman Air stated that the applicability
through Friday, except Federal holidays. in the proposed AD includes those
Federal Aviation Administration The AD docket contains this final rule, airplanes that are specified in Boeing
the regulatory evaluation, any Alert Service Bulletin B787–81205–
14 CFR Part 39 comments received, and other SB300019–00, Issue 001, dated March
[Docket No. FAA–2017–1022; Product information. The address for Docket 22, 2017. Oman Air also stated that the
Identifier 2017–NM–098–AD; Amendment Operations (phone: 800–647–5527) is service information also affects spare
39–19357; AD 2018–17–03] Docket Operations, U.S. Department of CAC inlet duct assemblies with part
RIN 2120–AA64
Transportation, Docket Operations, M– numbers specified in the service
30, West Building Ground Floor, Room information. Oman Air commented that
Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, the service information recommended
Company Airplanes Washington, DC 20590. that the spares be modified in
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Joe accordance with Boeing Alert Service
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Salemeh, Aerospace Engineer, Systems Bulletin B787–81205–SB300019–00, or
Administration (FAA), DOT. and Equipment Section, FAA, Seattle any later FAA-approved revision. Oman
ACTION: Final rule. ACO Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des Air stated that there is no mention of
SUMMARY: We are adopting a new Moines, WA 98198; phone and fax: 206– spares in the proposed rule, no
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain 231–3536; email: joe.salameh@faa.gov. compliance time associated with the
The Boeing Company Model 787–8 and SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: spares, and no parts installation
787–9 airplanes. This AD was prompted prohibition paragraph.
Discussion
by reports of failures of the lip heater We agree to clarify. This AD applies
assemblies of the inlet ice protection We issued a notice of proposed
rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR only to the airplanes specified in the
system of the cabin air compressor applicability, which includes Boeing
(CAC) due to chafing. This AD requires part 39 by adding an AD that would
apply to certain The Boeing Company Model 787–8 and 787–9 airplanes,
changing the airplane electrical certificated in any category, as
connectors and the routes of certain Model 787–8 and 787–9 airplanes. The
NPRM published in the Federal identified in Boeing Alert Service
wire bundles, and installing new or Bulletin B787–81205–SB300019–00,
modified left and right CAC inlet duct Register on November 17, 2017 (82 FR
54302). The NPRM was prompted by Issue 002, dated April 20, 2018.
assemblies. We are issuing this AD to Modification of spare parts is not
address the unsafe condition on these reports of failures of the CAC inlet ice
protection system (CIPS) inlet lip heater required by this AD because operators
products. must maintain affected airplanes in the
assemblies due to chafing of the CIPS
DATES: This AD is effective September inlet lip heater wire harness against required configuration. The FAA is not
19, 2018. adjacent structures. The NPRM mandating action on spare parts, but an
The Director of the Federal Register proposed to require changing the operator that wants to use those parts
approved the incorporation by reference airplane electrical connectors and the and not discard them must do the
of a certain publication listed in this AD routes of certain wire bundles, and modification using the component
as of September 19, 2018. installing new or modified left and right service information. In addition, the
ADDRESSES: For service information CAC inlet duct assemblies. We are existing spare parts cannot be installed
identified in this final rule, contact issuing this AD to address any damage after the accomplishment of Boeing
Boeing Commercial Airplanes, to the CIPS inlet lip heater wire bundle, Alert Service Bulletin B787–81205–
Attention: Contractual & Data Services which could cause an electrical short SB300019–00, Issue 001, dated March
(C&DS), 2600 Westminster Blvd., MC and potential loss of functions essential 22, 2017, because the electrical
110–SK57, Seal Beach, CA 90740–5600; for safe flight of the airplane. connectors are different due to the
telephone 562–797–1717; internet modifications in the component service
https://www.myboeingfleet.com. You Comments information and the airplane service
may view this service information at the We gave the public the opportunity to information. We have not changed this
FAA, Transport Standards Branch, 2200 participate in developing this final rule. AD in this regard.
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| Category | Regulatory Information | |
| Collection | Federal Register | |
| sudoc Class | AE 2.7: GS 4.107: AE 2.106: | |
| Publisher | Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration | |
| Section | Rules and Regulations | |
| Action | Final rule; request for comments. | |
| Dates | This AD becomes effective August 30, 2018. | |
| Contact | Kathleen Arrigotti, Aerospace Engineer, International Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; phone and fax: 206-231-3218. | |
| FR Citation | 83 FR 40438 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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