83 FR 40708 - Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 159 (August 16, 2018)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 159 (August 16, 2018)
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| FR Document | 2018-17646 |
[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 159 (Thursday, August 16, 2018)] [Proposed Rules] [Pages 40708-40710] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2018-17646] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2018-0758; Product Identifier 2018-NM-093-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 a review of the Airbus A350 structure design principles database for type definition that revealed that the balancer fitting part, installed on the tail cone, on a certain frame (FR) has several corrosion-resistant stainless steel nuts that do not meet the requirements for protection against corrosion. This proposed AD would require application of a new additional overcoat sealant and elastic varnish on the affected nuts and fasteners. We are proposing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products. DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed 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: 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- 0758; 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-2018-0758; Product Identifier 2018-NM-093-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 2018-0123, dated June 4, 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: Following a complete review of the Airbus A350 structure design principles database for type definition, it was revealed that the balancer fitting part, installed on the tail cone, lower section of Frame (FR) 103, has several corrosion resistant stainless steel nuts installed on elementary aluminium parts, which does not meet the requirements for protection against corrosion. This condition, if not corrected, could reduce the structural integrity of the aeroplane. To address this unsafe condition, Airbus developed production mod 110319 to improve protection against corrosion, and issued the SB [Airbus Service Bulletin A350-53-P024] to provide modification instructions for in-service pre-mod aeroplanes. At the same time the production mod 110348 is equivalent to in-service solution. For the reasons described above, this [EASA] AD requires a modification, adding new additional overcoat sealant and elastic varnish on the affected nuts and fastener heads. [[Page 40709]] 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- 0758. Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 Airbus SAS has issued Service Bulletin A350-53-P024, dated April 3, 2018. This service information describes procedures for the application of a new additional overcoat sealant and elastic varnish on the affected nuts and fasteners. 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. 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 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cost per Cost on U.S. Labor cost Parts cost product operators ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2 work-hours x $85 per hour = $170........................... $500 $670 $4,690 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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-2018-0758; Product Identifier 2018-NM- 093-AD. (a) Comments Due Date We must receive comments by October 1, 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 modification 110319 or Airbus modification 110348 has been embodied in production. (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 53, Fuselage. (e) Reason This AD was prompted by a review of the Airbus A350 structure design principles database for type definition that revealed that the balancer fitting part, installed on the tail cone, lower section of frame (FR) 103, has several corrosion-resistant stainless steel nuts installed on elementary aluminum parts, and this configuration does not meet the requirements for protection against corrosion. We are issuing this AD to address this condition, which if not corrected, could reduce the structural integrity of the airplane. [[Page 40710]] (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Required Action Within 72 months since the date of issuance of the original airworthiness certificate or the date of issuance of the original export certificate of airworthiness, apply additional overcoat sealant and elastic varnish to the fastener heads and the anchor nuts of the balancer fitting at FR 103, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A350-53-P024, dated April 3, 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 2018-0123, dated June 4, 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-2018-0758. (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 August 9, 2018. Michael Kaszycki, Acting Director, System Oversight Division, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2018-17646 Filed 8-15-18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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appropriate. If sending information directly Notice of proposed rulemaking
ACTION: ADDRESSES section. Comments will be
to the manager of the certification office, (NPRM). available in the AD docket shortly after
send it to ATTN: Program Manager, receipt.
Continuing Operational Safety, FAA, New SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
York ACO Branch, 1600 Stewart Avenue, airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; telephone Kathleen Arrigotti, Aerospace Engineer,
Airbus SAS Model A350–941 airplanes. International Section, Transport
516–228–7300; fax 516–794–5531. Before
This proposed AD was prompted by a Standards Branch, FAA, 2200 South
using any approved AMOC, notify your
appropriate principal inspector, or lacking a review of the Airbus A350 structure 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198;
principal inspector, the manager of the local design principles database for type telephone and fax 206–231–3218.
flight standards district office/certificate definition that revealed that the
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
holding district office. balancer fitting part, installed on the tail
(2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any cone, on a certain frame (FR) has several Comments Invited
requirement in this AD to obtain corrective corrosion-resistant stainless steel nuts We invite you to send any written
actions from a manufacturer, the action must that do not meet the requirements for
be accomplished using a method approved relevant data, views, or arguments about
protection against corrosion. This this proposal. Send your comments to
by the Manager, New York ACO Branch,
proposed AD would require application an address listed under the ADDRESSES
FAA; or Transport Canada Civil Aviation
(TCCA); or Bombardier, Inc.’s TCCA Design of a new additional overcoat sealant and section. Include ‘‘Docket No. FAA–
Approval Organization (DAO). If approved by elastic varnish on the affected nuts and 2018–0758; Product Identifier 2018–
the DAO, the approval must include the fasteners. We are proposing this AD to NM–093–AD’’ at the beginning of your
DAO-authorized signature. address the unsafe condition on these comments. We specifically invite
products. comments on the overall regulatory,
(m) Related Information
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing DATES: We must receive comments on economic, environmental, and energy
Airworthiness Information (MCAI) Canadian this proposed AD by October 1, 2018. aspects of this NPRM. We will consider
AD CF–2018–05, dated January 23, 2018, for ADDRESSES: You may send comments, all comments received by the closing
related information. This MCAI may be using the procedures found in 14 CFR date and may amend this NPRM
found in the AD docket on the internet at 11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following because of those comments.
http://www.regulations.gov by searching for methods: We will post all comments we
and locating Docket No. FAA–2018–0710. receive, without change, to http://
(2) For more information about this AD,
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to
http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the www.regulations.gov, including any
contact Cesar Gomez, Aerospace Engineer, personal information you provide. We
Airframe and Mechanical Systems Section, instructions for submitting comments.
FAA, New York ACO Branch, 1600 Stewart • Fax: 202–493–2251. will also post a report summarizing each
Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; • Mail: U.S. Department of substantive verbal contact we receive
telephone 516–228–7318; fax 516–794–5531; Transportation, Docket Operations, M– about this NPRM.
email 9-avs-nyaco-cos@faa.gov. 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room Discussion
(3) For service information identified in W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE,
this AD, contact Bombardier, Inc., 400 Côte- The European Aviation Safety Agency
Washington, DC 20590.
Vertu Road West, Dorval, Québec H4S 1Y9, (EASA), which is the Technical Agent
• Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail
Canada; telephone 514–855–5000; fax 514– for the Member States of the European
855–7401; email thd.crj@ address above between 9 a.m. and 5
Union, has issued EASA Airworthiness
aero.bombardier.com; internet http:// p.m., Monday through Friday, except
Directive 2018–0123, dated June 4, 2018
www.bombardier.com. You may view this Federal holidays.
(referred to after this as the Mandatory
service information at the FAA, Transport For service information identified in
Standards Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des
Continuing Airworthiness Information,
this NPRM, contact Airbus SAS,
Moines, WA. For information on the or ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe
Airworthiness Office—EAL, Rond-Point
availability of this material at the FAA, call condition for certain Airbus SAS Model
Emile Dewoitine No: 2, 31700 Blagnac
206–231–3195. A350–941 airplanes. The MCAI states:
Cedex, France; telephone +33 5 61 93 36
Issued in Des Moines, Washington, on 96; fax +33 5 61 93 45 80; email Following a complete review of the Airbus
August 7, 2018. continued-airworthiness.a350@ A350 structure design principles database for
type definition, it was revealed that the
Michael Kaszycki, airbus.com; internet http:// balancer fitting part, installed on the tail
Acting Director, System Oversight Division, www.airbus.com. You may view this cone, lower section of Frame (FR) 103, has
Aircraft Certification Service. service information at the FAA, several corrosion resistant stainless steel nuts
[FR Doc. 2018–17622 Filed 8–15–18; 8:45 am] Transport Standards Branch, 2200 installed on elementary aluminium parts,
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For which does not meet the requirements for
information on the availability of this protection against corrosion.
material at the FAA, call 206–231–3195. This condition, if not corrected, could
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION reduce the structural integrity of the
Examining the AD Docket aeroplane.
To address this unsafe condition, Airbus
Federal Aviation Administration You may examine the AD docket on developed production mod 110319 to
the internet at http:// improve protection against corrosion, and
14 CFR Part 39 www.regulations.gov by searching for issued the SB [Airbus Service Bulletin A350–
and locating Docket No. FAA–2018– 53–P024] to provide modification
sradovich on DSK3GMQ082PROD with PROPOSALS
[Docket No. FAA–2018–0758; Product
Identifier 2018–NM–093–AD] 0758; or in person at Docket Operations instructions for in-service pre-mod
between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday aeroplanes. At the same time the production
RIN 2120–AA64 through Friday, except Federal holidays. mod 110348 is equivalent to in-service
solution.
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS The AD docket contains this NPRM, the For the reasons described above, this
Airplanes regulatory evaluation, any comments [EASA] AD requires a modification, adding
received, and other information. The new additional overcoat sealant and elastic
AGENCY:Federal Aviation street address for Docket Operations varnish on the affected nuts and fastener
Administration (FAA), DOT. (phone: 800–647–5527) is in the heads.
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You may examine the MCAI in the through their normal course of business previously is likely to exist or develop
AD docket on the internet at http:// or by the means identified in the on other products of the same type
www.regulations.gov by searching for ADDRESSES section. design.
and locating Docket No. FAA–2018–
FAA’s Determination Proposed Requirements of This NPRM
0758.
This product has been approved by
Related Service Information Under 1 the aviation authority of another This proposed AD would require
CFR Part 51 country, and is approved for operation accomplishing the actions specified in
Airbus SAS has issued Service in the United States. Pursuant to our the service information described
Bulletin A350–53–P024, dated April 3, bilateral agreement with the State of previously.
2018. This service information describes Design Authority, we have been notified Costs of Compliance
procedures for the application of a new of the unsafe condition described in the
additional overcoat sealant and elastic MCAI and service information We estimate that this proposed AD
varnish on the affected nuts and referenced above. We are proposing this affects 7 airplanes of U.S. registry. We
fasteners. This service information is AD because we evaluated all the estimate the following costs to comply
reasonably available because the relevant information and determined with this proposed AD:
interested parties have access to it the unsafe condition described
ESTIMATED COSTS
Cost per Cost on U.S.
Labor cost Parts cost product operators
2 work-hours × $85 per hour = $170 .......................................................................................... $500 $670 $4,690
According to the manufacturer, some issue ADs applicable to transport PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
or all of the costs of this proposed AD category airplanes to the Director of the DIRECTIVES
may be covered under warranty, thereby System Oversight Division.
reducing the cost impact on affected ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39
individuals. We do not control warranty Regulatory Findings
continues to read as follows:
coverage for affected individuals. As a We determined that this proposed AD Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
result, we have included all known would not have federalism implications
costs in our cost estimate. under Executive Order 13132. This § 39.13 [Amended]
Authority for This Rulemaking proposed AD would not have a ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
substantial direct effect on the States, on the following new airworthiness
Title 49 of the United States Code
the relationship between the national directive (AD):
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue
Government and the States, or on the
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, Airbus SAS: Docket No. FAA–2018–0758;
section 106, describes the authority of distribution of power and
Product Identifier 2018–NM–093–AD.
the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII: responsibilities among the various
levels of government. (a) Comments Due Date
Aviation Programs, describes in more
detail the scope of the Agency’s For the reasons discussed above, I We must receive comments by October 1,
authority. certify this proposed regulation: 2018.
We are issuing this rulemaking under 1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory (b) Affected ADs
the authority described in Subtitle VII, action’’ under Executive Order 12866; None.
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701:
‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that 2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the (c) Applicability
section, Congress charges the FAA with DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures This AD applies to Airbus SAS Model
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); A350–941 airplanes, certificated in any
air commerce by prescribing regulations 3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in category, except those on which Airbus
for practices, methods, and procedures Alaska; and modification 110319 or Airbus modification
the Administrator finds necessary for 110348 has been embodied in production.
4. Will not have a significant
safety in air commerce. This regulation economic impact, positive or negative, (d) Subject
is within the scope of that authority on a substantial number of small entities Air Transport Association (ATA) of
because it addresses an unsafe condition under the criteria of the Regulatory America Code 53, Fuselage.
that is likely to exist or develop on Flexibility Act.
products identified in this rulemaking (e) Reason
action. List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 This AD was prompted by a review of the
This proposed AD is issued in Airbus A350 structure design principles
accordance with authority delegated by Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation database for type definition that revealed that
sradovich on DSK3GMQ082PROD with PROPOSALS
the Executive Director, Aircraft safety, Incorporation by reference, the balancer fitting part, installed on the tail
Safety. cone, lower section of frame (FR) 103, has
Certification Service, as authorized by
several corrosion-resistant stainless steel nuts
FAA Order 8000.51C. In accordance The Proposed Amendment installed on elementary aluminum parts, and
with that order, issuance of ADs is this configuration does not meet the
normally a function of the Compliance Accordingly, under the authority requirements for protection against corrosion.
and Airworthiness Division, but during delegated to me by the Administrator, We are issuing this AD to address this
this transition period, the Executive the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part condition, which if not corrected, could
Director has delegated the authority to 39 as follows: reduce the structural integrity of the airplane.
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(f) Compliance (2) For more information about this AD, ADDRESSES: You may send comments,
Comply with this AD within the contact Kathleen Arrigotti, Aerospace using the procedures found in 14 CFR
compliance times specified, unless already Engineer, International Section, Transport 11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following
done. Standards Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th
methods:
St., Des Moines, WA 98198; telephone and
(g) Required Action fax 206–231–3218. • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to
Within 72 months since the date of (3) For service information identified in http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the
issuance of the original airworthiness this AD, contact Airbus SAS, Airworthiness instructions for submitting comments.
certificate or the date of issuance of the Office—EAL, Rond-Point Emile Dewoitine • Fax: 202–493–2251.
original export certificate of airworthiness, No: 2, 31700 Blagnac Cedex, France; • Mail: U.S. Department of
apply additional overcoat sealant and elastic telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61 Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
varnish to the fastener heads and the anchor 93 45 80; email continued- 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
nuts of the balancer fitting at FR 103, in airworthiness.a350@airbus.com; internet W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE,
accordance with the Accomplishment http://www.airbus.com. You may view this
Washington, DC 20590.
Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A350– service information at the FAA, Transport
Standards Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des • Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail
53–P024, dated April 3, 2018.
Moines, WA. For information on the address above between 9 a.m. and 5
(h) Other FAA AD Provisions availability of this material at the FAA, call p.m., Monday through Friday, except
The following provisions also apply to this 206–231–3195. Federal holidays.
AD: For service information identified in
Issued in Des Moines, Washington, on
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance this NPRM, contact Boeing Commercial
August 9, 2018.
(AMOCs): The Manager, International Airplanes, Attention: Contractual & Data
Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA, Michael Kaszycki,
Services (C&DS), 2600 Westminster
has the authority to approve AMOCs for this Acting Director, System Oversight Division,
AD, if requested using the procedures found Aircraft Certification Service. Blvd., MC 110–SK57, Seal Beach, CA
in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 90740–5600; telephone 562–797–1717;
[FR Doc. 2018–17646 Filed 8–15–18; 8:45 am]
39.19, send your request to your principal internet https://
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inspector or local Flight Standards District www.myboeingfleet.com. You may view
Office, as appropriate. If sending information this referenced service information at
directly to the International Section, send it the FAA, Transport Standards Branch,
to the attention of the person identified in DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA.
paragraph (i)(2) of this AD. Information may For information on the availability of
be emailed to: 9-ANM-116-AMOC- Federal Aviation Administration
this material at the FAA, call 206–231–
REQUESTS@faa.gov. Before using any
approved AMOC, notify your appropriate 14 CFR Part 39 3195. It is also available on the internet
principal inspector, or lacking a principal at http://www.regulations.gov by
inspector, the manager of the local flight [Docket No. FAA–2018–0711; Product searching for and locating Docket No.
standards district office/certificate holding Identifier 2018–NM–062–AD] FAA–2018–0711.
district office.
(2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any RIN 2120–AA64 Examining the AD Docket
requirement in this AD to obtain corrective You may examine the AD docket on
actions from a manufacturer, the action must Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing the internet at http://
be accomplished using a method approved Company Airplanes www.regulations.gov by searching for
by the Manager, International Section,
AGENCY: Federal Aviation and locating Docket No. FAA–2018–
Transport Standards Branch, FAA; or the
European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA); or Administration (FAA), DOT. 0711; or in person at the Docket
Airbus SAS’s EASA Design Organization ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
Management Facility between 9 a.m.
Approval (DOA). If approved by the DOA, (NPRM). and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
the approval must include the DOA- except Federal holidays. The AD docket
authorized signature. SUMMARY: We propose to adopt an contains this NPRM, the regulatory
(3) Required for Compliance (RC): If any airworthiness directive (AD) for all The evaluation, any comments received, and
service information contains procedures or Boeing Company Model 757–200 series other information. The street address for
tests that are identified as RC, those the Docket Office (phone: 800–647–
airplanes. This proposed AD was
procedures and tests must be done to comply
prompted by reports of uncommanded 5527) is in the ADDRESSES section.
with this AD; any procedures or tests that are
not identified as RC are recommended. Those movement of the captain’s and first Comments will be available in the AD
procedures and tests that are not identified officer’s seats. This proposed AD would docket shortly after receipt.
as RC may be deviated from using accepted require, for the captain’s and first FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
methods in accordance with the operator’s officer’s seats, repetitive horizontal Myra Kuck, Aerospace Engineer, Cabin
maintenance or inspection program without actuator identifications, repetitive Safety and Environmental Systems
obtaining approval of an AMOC, provided checks of the horizontal movement Section, FAA, Los Angeles ACO Branch,
the procedures and tests identified as RC can system (HMS), a detailed inspection of 3960 Paramount Boulevard, Lakewood,
be done and the airplane can be put back in
the HMS, as applicable, and applicable CA 90712–4137; phone: 562–627–5316;
an airworthy condition. Any substitutions or
changes to procedures or tests identified as on-condition actions. This proposed AD fax: 562–627–5210; email: Myra.J.Kuck@
RC require approval of an AMOC. would also require a general visual faa.gov.
inspection to determine seat part SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
sradovich on DSK3GMQ082PROD with PROPOSALS
(i) Related Information numbers of the captain’s and first
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing officer’s seats, a cable adjustment check Comments Invited
Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA on seats with certain seat part numbers, We invite you to send any written
Airworthiness Directive 2018–0123, dated and applicable on-condition actions. We
June 4, 2018, for related information. This relevant data, views, or arguments about
are proposing this AD to address the this proposal. Send your comments to
MCAI may be found in the AD docket on the
internet at http://www.regulations.gov by unsafe condition on these products. an address listed under the ADDRESSES
searching for and locating Docket No. FAA– DATES: We must receive comments on section. Include ‘‘Docket No. FAA–
2018–0758. this proposed AD by October 1, 2018. 2018–0711; Product Identifier 2018–
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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 October 1, 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 40708 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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