83 FR 42017 - Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 161 (August 20, 2018)
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[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 161 (Monday, August 20, 2018)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 42017-42022] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2018-17752] ======================================================================== Rules and Regulations Federal Register ________________________________________________________________________ This section of the FEDERAL REGISTER contains regulatory documents having general applicability and legal effect, most of which are keyed to and codified in the Code of Federal Regulations, which is published under 50 titles pursuant to 44 U.S.C. 1510. The Code of Federal Regulations is sold by the Superintendent of Documents. ======================================================================== Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 161 / Monday, August 20, 2018 / Rules and Regulations [[Page 42017]] DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2018-0277; Product Identifier 2017-NM-124-AD; Amendment 39-19364; AD 2018-17-10] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of Transportation (DOT). ACTION: Final rule. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: We are superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2017-15-17, which applied to certain Airbus Model A300 B4-600R series airplanes, Model A300 C4-605R Variant F airplanes, and Model A300 F4-600R series airplanes. AD 2017-15-17 required an inspection of the lower area of a certain frame (FR) radius for cracking, and corrective action if necessary. This AD requires new repetitive inspections of the forward fitting lower radius of a certain frame for cracking, and corrective actions if necessary. This AD was prompted by a determination that repetitive inspections and applicable corrective actions are necessary. We are issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products. DATES: This AD is effective September 24, 2018. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of September 5, 2017 (82 FR 35644, August 1, 2017). ADDRESSES: For service information identified in this final rule, contact Airbus SAS, Airworthiness Office--EAW, Rond-Point Emile Dewoitine No: 2, 31700 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61 93 44 51; email [email protected]; internet http://www.airbus.com. You may view this referenced service information at the FAA, Transport Standards Branch, 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-2018-0277. 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- 0277; 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 final rule, the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and other information. The address for Docket Operations (phone: 800-647- 5527) is in the ADDRESSES section. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dan Rodina, Aerospace Engineer, International Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; telephone and fax 206-231-3225. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Discussion We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR part 39 to supersede AD 2017-15-17, Amendment 39-18977 (82 FR 35644, August 1, 2017) (``AD 2017-15-17''). AD 2017-15-17 applied to certain Airbus Model A300 B4-600R series airplanes, Model A300 C4-605R Variant F airplanes, and Model A300 F4-600R series airplanes. The NPRM published in the Federal Register on April 17, 2018 (83 FR 16787). The NPRM was prompted by a determination that new repetitive inspections of the lower area of a certain frame radius for cracking, and corrective actions are necessary. The NPRM proposed to require an inspection of the lower area of a certain frame radius for cracking, and corrective action if necessary. The NPRM also proposed to add new repetitive inspections of the lower area of a certain frame radius for cracking, and corrective actions if necessary. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct cracking in the forward fitting lower radius of a certain frame. Such cracking could reduce the structural integrity of the fuselage. The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical Agent for the Member States of the European Union, has issued EASA AD 2017-0158, dated August 25, 2017 (referred to after this as the Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or ``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for certain Airbus SAS Model A300 B4-600R series airplanes, Model A300 C4-605R Variant F airplanes, and Model A300 F4-600R series airplanes. The MCAI states: Following a full stress analysis of the Frame (FR) 40 lower area, supported by a Finite Element Model (FEM), of the post-mod [modification] 10221 configuration, it was demonstrated that, for the FR40 forward fitting lower radius, a crack could occur after a certain number of flight cycles (FC). This condition, if not detected and corrected, could reduce the structural integrity of the fuselage. To address this potential unsafe condition, Airbus established that crack detection could be achieved through a special detailed inspection (SDI) using a high frequency eddy current (HFEC) method, and issued Alert Operators Transmission (AOT) A57W009-16 to provide those inspection instructions. Consequently, EASA issued AD 2016-0085 to require a one-time SDI of the FR40 lower area and, depending on findings, accomplishment of applicable corrective action(s). After that [EASA] AD was issued, further cracks were detected, originating from the fastener hole, and, based on these findings, it was determined that the inspection area must be enlarged, and Airbus issued AOT A57W009-16 Revision (Rev.) 01 accordingly. Consequently, EASA issued AD 2016-0179 [which corresponds to FAA AD 2017-15-17], retaining the requirements of EASA AD 2016-0085, which was superseded, to extend the area of inspection, and to require an additional inspection for aeroplanes that were previously inspected. The one-time SDI for high cycle A300-600 aeroplanes was intended to mitigate the highest risks within the fleet, pending development of instructions for repetitive inspections. Since EASA AD 2016-0179 was issued, Airbus published SB A300-57- 6120 * * * [for] the inspection programme for A300-600 * * * post- mod 10221 * * * [airplanes]. The AOT one-time inspection is superseded by these repetitive inspection SBs. These SBs include alternative inspection methods and repair solutions in case of findings together with the associated inspection programme. For the reasons described above, this [EASA] AD retains the requirements of EASA AD 2016-0179, which is superseded, * * * and defines new inspections methods with [[Page 42018]] new compliance times, including repetitive inspections, depending on the aeroplane inspection status. 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- 0277. Comments We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing this final rule. We received no comments on the NPRM or on the determination of the cost to the public. Conclusion We reviewed the relevant data and determined that air safety and the public interest require adopting this final rule as proposed, except for minor editorial changes. We have determined that these minor changes:Are consistent with the intent that was proposed in the NPRM for addressing the unsafe condition; and Do not add any additional burden upon the public than was already proposed in the NPRM. Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 Airbus SAS has issued Service Bulletin A300-57-6120, dated April 28, 2017. This service information describes procedures for repetitive inspections of the forward fitting lower radius of FR 40 for cracking, and corrective action. This service information is reasonably available because the interested parties have access to it through their normal course of business or by the means identified in the ADDRESSES section. Costs of Compliance We estimate that this AD affects 94 airplanes of U.S. registry. The actions required by AD 2017-15-17, and retained in this AD, take about 4 work-hours per product, at an average labor rate of $85 per work-hour. Based on these figures, the estimated cost of the actions that are required by AD 2017-15-17 is $340 per product. We also estimate that it takes about 4 work-hours per product to comply with the new requirements of this AD, including 1 work-hour per product for reporting. The average labor rate is $85 per work-hour. Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of this AD on U.S. operators to be $39,950, or $425 per product. We have received no definitive data that enables us to provide cost estimates for the on-condition actions specified in this AD. 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: 1. Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive Order 12866; 2. Is not a ``significant rule'' under the DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); 3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska; and 4. Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by reference, Safety. Adoption of the Amendment Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator, the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows: PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES 0 1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows: Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. Sec. 39.13 [Amended] 0 2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by removing Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2017-15-17, Amendment 39-18977 (82 FR 35644, August 1, 2017), and adding the following new AD: 2018-17-10 Airbus SAS: Amendment 39-19364; Docket No. FAA-2018-0277; Product Identifier 2017-NM-124-AD. (a) Effective Date This AD is effective September 24, 2018. (b) Affected ADs This AD replaces AD 2017-15-17, Amendment 39-18977 (82 FR 35644, August 1, 2017) (``AD 2017-15-17''). (c) Applicability This AD applies to Airbus SAS airplanes, certificated in any category, identified in paragraphs (c)(1), (c)(2), and (c)(3) of this AD, on which Airbus SAS Modification 10221 was embodied in production. (1) Airbus SAS Model A300 B4-605R and B4-622R airplanes. (2) Airbus SAS Model A300 C4-605R Variant F airplanes. (3) Airbus SAS Model A300 F4-605R and F4-622R airplanes. [[Page 42019]] (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 57, Wings. (e) Reason This AD was prompted by the detection of cracking that originated from the fastener holes in the forward fitting lower radius of frame (FR) 40. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct cracking in the forward fitting lower radius of FR 40. Such cracking could reduce the structural integrity of the fuselage. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Definitions (1) For the purpose of this AD, the average flight time (AFT) can be established by dividing the flight hours (FHs) by the flight cycles (FCs) counted: (i) From first flight, for selecting the inspection threshold of the non-repaired area. (ii) From repair, for selecting the inspection threshold of the repaired area. (iii) From the last inspection, for selecting the inspection interval. (2) For the purpose of this AD, Group 1 airplanes are those airplanes already inspected in accordance with paragraph 4.2.2 in Alert Operators Transmission (AOT) A57W009-16, Revision 01, dated July 13, 2016, before the effective date of this AD. Group 2 airplanes are those airplanes not inspected in accordance with paragraph 4.2.2 in AOT A57W009-16, Revision 01, dated July 13, 2016, as of the effective date of this AD. (3) For the purpose of this AD, inspection method A is a high frequency eddy current (HFEC) inspection of the radius and fastener area. Inspection method B is a HFEC inspection of the radius and fastener area and a rototest of the fastener hole. Both are defined as a special detailed inspection (SDI) in this AD. (h) Repetitive Inspections for Non-Repaired Areas Within the compliance time values specified in table 1 to paragraph (h) of this AD (Group 1 airplanes) or table 2 to paragraph (h) of this AD (Group 2 airplanes), as applicable, and, thereafter, at intervals not exceeding the values specified in table 3 to paragraph (h) of this AD: Do a SDI for cracking of any non-repaired radius, fastener areas, and fastener holes, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A300-57-6120, dated April 28, 2017; except where Airbus Service Bulletin A300-57- 6120, dated April 28, 2017, specifies contacting Airbus SAS for appropriate action, before further flight, obtain instructions using the procedures specified in paragraph (m)(2) of this AD and accomplish those instructions. BILLING CODE 4910-13-P [GRAPHIC] [TIFF OMITTED] TR20AU18.001 [[Page 42020]] [GRAPHIC] [TIFF OMITTED] TR20AU18.002 [[Page 42021]] [GRAPHIC] [TIFF OMITTED] TR20AU18.003 (i) Repetitive Inspections for Repaired Areas Within the compliance time values specified in table 4 to paragraph (i) of this AD, and, thereafter, at intervals not exceeding those same values, do a SDI for cracking of the repaired radius, fastener areas, and fastener holes, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A300-57-6120, dated April 28, 2017; except where Airbus Service Bulletin A300-57- 6120, dated April 28, 2017, specifies contacting Airbus SAS for appropriate action, before further flight, obtain instructions using the procedures specified in paragraph (m)(2) of this AD and accomplish those instructions. [GRAPHIC] [TIFF OMITTED] TR20AU18.004 BILLING CODE 4910-13-C (j) Corrective Action If any crack is found during any inspection required by paragraph (h) or (i) of this AD: Before further flight, repair in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A300-57-6120, dated April 28, 2017. (k) Reporting Submit a report of the findings (both positive and negative) of each inspection required by paragraphs (h) and (i) of this AD to Airbus SAS, in accordance with the instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A300-57-6120, dated April 28, 2017, at the applicable time specified in paragraph (k)(1) or (k)(2) of this AD. (1) If the inspection was done on or after the effective date of this AD: Submit the report within 30 days after the inspection. (2) If the inspection was done before the effective date of this AD: Submit the report within 30 days after the effective date of this AD. (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 (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: As of the effective date of this AD, for any requirement in this AD to obtain corrective actions from a manufacturer, the action must be accomplished using a method approved by [[Page 42022]] 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): Except as required by paragraphs (h) and (i) of this AD: 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 Airworthiness Directive 2017-0158, dated August 25, 2017, 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-2018-0277. (2) For more information about this AD, contact Dan Rodina, Aerospace Engineer, International Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; telephone and fax 206-231-3225. (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. (3) The following service information was approved for IBR on September 5, 2017 (82 FR 35644, August 1, 2017). (i) Airbus Service Bulletin A300-57-6120, dated April 28, 2017. (ii) Reserved. (4) For service information identified in this AD, contact Airbus SAS, Airworthiness Office--EAW, 1 Rond Point Maurice Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61 93 44 51; email [email protected]; internet http://www.airbus.com. (5) You may view this service information at the FAA, Transport Standards Branch, 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 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 9, 2018. Michael Kaszycki, Acting Director, System Oversight Division, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2018-17752 Filed 8-17-18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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This section of the FEDERAL REGISTER eas@airbus.com; internet http:// frame. Such cracking could reduce the
contains regulatory documents having general www.airbus.com. You may view this structural integrity of the fuselage.
applicability and legal effect, most of which referenced service information at the The European Aviation Safety Agency
are keyed to and codified in the Code of FAA, Transport Standards Branch, 2200 (EASA), which is the Technical Agent
Federal Regulations, which is published under South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For for the Member States of the European
50 titles pursuant to 44 U.S.C. 1510.
information on the availability of this Union, has issued EASA AD 2017–0158,
The Code of Federal Regulations is sold by material at the FAA, call 206–231–3195. dated August 25, 2017 (referred to after
the Superintendent of Documents. It is also available on the internet at this as the Mandatory Continuing
http://www.regulations.gov by searching Airworthiness Information, or ‘‘the
for and locating Docket No. FAA–2018– MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe condition
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 0277. for certain Airbus SAS Model A300 B4–
600R series airplanes, Model A300 C4–
Federal Aviation Administration Examining the AD Docket 605R Variant F airplanes, and Model
You may examine the AD docket on A300 F4–600R series airplanes. The
14 CFR Part 39 MCAI states:
the internet at http://
[Docket No. FAA–2018–0277; Product www.regulations.gov by searching for Following a full stress analysis of the
Identifier 2017–NM–124–AD; Amendment and locating Docket No. FAA–2018– Frame (FR) 40 lower area, supported by a
39–19364; AD 2018–17–10] 0277; or in person at Docket Operations Finite Element Model (FEM), of the post-mod
between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday [modification] 10221 configuration, it was
RIN 2120–AA64
through Friday, except Federal holidays. demonstrated that, for the FR40 forward
fitting lower radius, a crack could occur after
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS The AD docket contains this final rule, a certain number of flight cycles (FC).
Airplanes the regulatory evaluation, any This condition, if not detected and
comments received, and other corrected, could reduce the structural
AGENCY: Federal Aviation information. The address for Docket integrity of the fuselage.
Administration (FAA), Department of Operations (phone: 800–647–5527) is in To address this potential unsafe condition,
Transportation (DOT). the ADDRESSES section. Airbus established that crack detection could
ACTION: Final rule. be achieved through a special detailed
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dan inspection (SDI) using a high frequency eddy
SUMMARY: We are superseding Rodina, Aerospace Engineer, current (HFEC) method, and issued Alert
Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2017–15– International Section, Transport Operators Transmission (AOT) A57W009–16
17, which applied to certain Airbus Standards Branch, FAA, 2200 South to provide those inspection instructions.
Model A300 B4–600R series airplanes, 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; Consequently, EASA issued AD 2016–0085
Model A300 C4–605R Variant F telephone and fax 206–231–3225. to require a one-time SDI of the FR40 lower
area and, depending on findings,
airplanes, and Model A300 F4–600R SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: accomplishment of applicable corrective
series airplanes. AD 2017–15–17 action(s). After that [EASA] AD was issued,
required an inspection of the lower area Discussion
further cracks were detected, originating from
of a certain frame (FR) radius for We issued a notice of proposed the fastener hole, and, based on these
cracking, and corrective action if rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR findings, it was determined that the
necessary. This AD requires new part 39 to supersede AD 2017–15–17, inspection area must be enlarged, and Airbus
repetitive inspections of the forward issued AOT A57W009–16 Revision (Rev.) 01
Amendment 39–18977 (82 FR 35644, accordingly. Consequently, EASA issued AD
fitting lower radius of a certain frame for August 1, 2017) (‘‘AD 2017–15–17’’). AD
cracking, and corrective actions if 2016–0179 [which corresponds to FAA AD
2017–15–17 applied to certain Airbus 2017–15–17], retaining the requirements of
necessary. This AD was prompted by a Model A300 B4–600R series airplanes, EASA AD 2016–0085, which was
determination that repetitive Model A300 C4–605R Variant F superseded, to extend the area of inspection,
inspections and applicable corrective airplanes, and Model A300 F4–600R and to require an additional inspection for
actions are necessary. We are issuing series airplanes. The NPRM published aeroplanes that were previously inspected.
this AD to address the unsafe condition in the Federal Register on April 17, The one-time SDI for high cycle A300–600
on these products. 2018 (83 FR 16787). The NPRM was aeroplanes was intended to mitigate the
DATES: This AD is effective September highest risks within the fleet, pending
prompted by a determination that new development of instructions for repetitive
24, 2018. repetitive inspections of the lower area inspections.
The Director of the Federal Register of a certain frame radius for cracking, Since EASA AD 2016–0179 was issued,
approved the incorporation by reference and corrective actions are necessary. Airbus published SB A300–57–6120 * * *
of a certain publication listed in this AD The NPRM proposed to require an [for] the inspection programme for A300–600
as of September 5, 2017 (82 FR 35644, inspection of the lower area of a certain * * * post-mod 10221 * * * [airplanes]. The
August 1, 2017). frame radius for cracking, and corrective AOT one-time inspection is superseded by
ADDRESSES: For service information action if necessary. The NPRM also these repetitive inspection SBs. These SBs
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EAW, Rond-Point Emile Dewoitine No: frame radius for cracking, and corrective For the reasons described above, this
2, 31700 Blagnac Cedex, France; actions if necessary. We are issuing this [EASA] AD retains the requirements of EASA
telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 AD to detect and correct cracking in the AD 2016–0179, which is superseded, * * *
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new compliance times, including repetitive Paperwork Reduction Act Executive Order 13132. This AD will
inspections, depending on the aeroplane not have a substantial direct effect on
inspection status. A federal agency may not conduct or
sponsor, and a person is not required to the States, on the relationship between
You may examine the MCAI in the respond to, nor shall a person be subject the national government and the States,
AD docket on the internet at http:// to penalty for failure to comply with a or on the distribution of power and
www.regulations.gov by searching for collection of information subject to the responsibilities among the various
and locating Docket No. FAA–2018– requirements of the Paperwork levels of government.
0277. Reduction Act unless that collection of For the reasons discussed above, I
information displays a current valid certify that this AD:
Comments 1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory
OMB control number. The control
We gave the public the opportunity to number for the collection of information action’’ under Executive Order 12866;
participate in developing this final rule. required by this AD is 2120–0056. The 2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the
We received no comments on the NPRM paperwork cost associated with this AD DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures
or on the determination of the cost to has been detailed in the Costs of (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979);
the public. Compliance section of this document 3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in
Conclusion and includes time for reviewing Alaska; and
instructions, as well as completing and 4. Will not have a significant
We reviewed the relevant data and reviewing the collection of information. economic impact, positive or negative,
determined that air safety and the Therefore, all reporting associated with on a substantial number of small entities
public interest require adopting this this AD is mandatory. Comments under the criteria of the Regulatory
final rule as proposed, except for minor concerning the accuracy of this burden Flexibility Act.
editorial changes. We have determined and suggestions for reducing the burden
that these minor changes: List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
should be directed to the FAA at 800
• Are consistent with the intent that Independence Ave. SW, Washington, Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
was proposed in the NPRM for DC 20591, ATTN: Information safety, Incorporation by reference,
addressing the unsafe condition; and Collection Clearance Officer, AES–200. Safety.
• Do not add any additional burden Authority for This Rulemaking Adoption of the Amendment
upon the public than was already
proposed in the NPRM. Title 49 of the United States Code Accordingly, under the authority
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue delegated to me by the Administrator,
Related Service Information Under 1 rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as
CFR Part 51 section 106, describes the authority of follows:
Airbus SAS has issued Service the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII:
Aviation Programs, describes in more PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
Bulletin A300–57–6120, dated April 28,
detail the scope of the Agency’s DIRECTIVES
2017. This service information describes
procedures for repetitive inspections of authority.
We are issuing this rulemaking under ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39
the forward fitting lower radius of FR 40 continues to read as follows:
for cracking, and corrective action. This the authority described in Subtitle VII,
service information is reasonably Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
available because the interested parties ‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that
section, Congress charges the FAA with § 39.13 [Amended]
have access to it through their normal
course of business or by the means promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by
identified in the ADDRESSES section. air commerce by prescribing regulations removing Airworthiness Directive (AD)
for practices, methods, and procedures 2017–15–17, Amendment 39–18977 (82
Costs of Compliance the Administrator finds necessary for FR 35644, August 1, 2017), and adding
safety in air commerce. This regulation the following new AD:
We estimate that this AD affects 94
is within the scope of that authority
airplanes of U.S. registry. 2018–17–10 Airbus SAS: Amendment 39–
because it addresses an unsafe condition 19364; Docket No. FAA–2018–0277;
The actions required by AD 2017–15– that is likely to exist or develop on
17, and retained in this AD, take about Product Identifier 2017–NM–124–AD.
products identified in this rulemaking
4 work-hours per product, at an average action. (a) Effective Date
labor rate of $85 per work-hour. Based This AD is issued in accordance with This AD is effective September 24, 2018.
on these figures, the estimated cost of authority delegated by the Executive
the actions that are required by AD (b) Affected ADs
Director, Aircraft Certification Service,
2017–15–17 is $340 per product. This AD replaces AD 2017–15–17,
as authorized by FAA Order 8000.51C. Amendment 39–18977 (82 FR 35644, August
We also estimate that it takes about 4 In accordance with that order, issuance 1, 2017) (‘‘AD 2017–15–17’’).
work-hours per product to comply with of ADs is normally a function of the
the new requirements of this AD, Compliance and Airworthiness (c) Applicability
including 1 work-hour per product for Division, but during this transition This AD applies to Airbus SAS airplanes,
reporting. The average labor rate is $85 period, the Executive Director has certificated in any category, identified in
per work-hour. Based on these figures, delegated the authority to issue ADs paragraphs (c)(1), (c)(2), and (c)(3) of this AD,
we estimate the cost of this AD on U.S. on which Airbus SAS Modification 10221
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applicable to transport category
operators to be $39,950, or $425 per was embodied in production.
airplanes to the Director of the System (1) Airbus SAS Model A300 B4–605R and
product. Oversight Division. B4–622R airplanes.
We have received no definitive data (2) Airbus SAS Model A300 C4–605R
that enables us to provide cost estimates Regulatory Findings
Variant F airplanes.
for the on-condition actions specified in We determined that this AD will not (3) Airbus SAS Model A300 F4–605R and
this AD. have federalism implications under F4–622R airplanes.
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![42022 Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 161 / Monday, August 20, 2018 / Rules and Regulations
the Manager, International Section, Transport Issued in Des Moines, Washington, on FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Standards Branch, FAA; or the European August 9, 2018. Jeffrey Claypool, Federal Aviation
Aviation Safety Agency (EASA); or Airbus Michael Kaszycki, Administration, Operations Support
SAS’s EASA Design Organization Approval Group, Central Service Center, 10101
Acting Director, System Oversight Division,
(DOA). If approved by the DOA, the approval
Aircraft Certification Service. Hillwood Parkway, Fort Worth, TX
must include the DOA-authorized signature.
(3) Required for Compliance (RC): Except [FR Doc. 2018–17752 Filed 8–17–18; 8:45 am] 76177; telephone (817) 222–5711.
as required by paragraphs (h) and (i) of this BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
AD: If any service information contains
procedures or tests that are identified as RC, Authority for This Rulemaking
those procedures and tests must be done to DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
comply with this AD; any procedures or tests The FAA’s authority to issue rules
that are not identified as RC are Federal Aviation Administration regarding aviation safety is found in
recommended. Those procedures and tests Title 49 of the United States Code.
that are not identified as RC may be deviated 14 CFR Part 71 Subtitle I, Section 106 describes the
from using accepted methods in accordance authority of the FAA Administrator.
with the operator’s maintenance or [Docket No. FAA–2018–0290; Airspace
Subtitle VII, Aviation Programs,
inspection program without obtaining Docket No. 18–AGL–9]
describes in more detail the scope of the
approval of an AMOC, provided the
RIN 2120–AA66 agency’s authority. This rulemaking is
procedures and tests identified as RC can be
done and the airplane can be put back in an promulgated under the authority
Amendment of Class E Airspace; New described in Subtitle VII, Part A,
airworthy condition. Any substitutions or
changes to procedures or tests identified as Castle, IN Subpart I, Section 40103. Under that
RC require approval of an AMOC. AGENCY: Federal Aviation section, the FAA is charged with
(n) Related Information Administration (FAA), DOT. prescribing regulations to assign the use
of airspace necessary to ensure the
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing ACTION: Final rule.
safety of aircraft and the efficient use of
Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA
Airworthiness Directive 2017–0158, dated SUMMARY: This action modifies Class E airspace. This regulation is within the
August 25, 2017, for related information. airspace extending upward from 700 scope of that authority as it amends
This MCAI may be found in the AD docket feet above the surface at New Castle- Class E airspace extending upward from
on the internet at http://www.regulations.gov Henry County Municipal Airport, New 700 feet above the surface at New
by searching for and locating Docket No. Castle, IN. This action is the result of an Castle-Henry County Municipal Airport,
FAA–2018–0277. airspace review due to the New Castle, IN, to support instrument
(2) For more information about this AD, flight rule operations at this airport.
decommissioning of the Richmond VHF
contact Dan Rodina, Aerospace Engineer,
International Section, Transport Standards omnidirectional range (VOR) navigation History
Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th St., Des aid as part of the VOR Minimum
Moines, WA 98198; telephone and fax 206– Operational Network (MON) Program. The FAA published a notice of
231–3225. The geographic coordinates of the proposed rulemaking in the Federal
airport are also updated to coincide Register (83 FR 17512; April 20, 2018)
(o) Material Incorporated by Reference
with the FAA’s aeronautical database. for Docket No. FAA–2018–0290 to
(1) The Director of the Federal Register amend Class E airspace extending
DATES: Effective 0901 UTC, November 8,
approved the incorporation by reference upward from 700 feet above the surface
(IBR) of the service information listed in this 2018. The Director of the Federal
paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR Register approves this incorporation by at New Castle-Henry County Municipal
part 51. reference action under Title 1 Code of Airport, New Castle, IN. Interested
(2) You must use this service information Federal Regulations part 51, subject to parties were invited to participate in
as applicable to do the actions required by the annual revision of FAA Order this rulemaking effort by submitting
this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise. 7400.11 and publication of conforming written comments on the proposal to the
(3) The following service information was amendments. FAA. No comments were received.
approved for IBR on September 5, 2017 (82
ADDRESSES: FAA Order 7400.11B, Class E airspace designations are
FR 35644, August 1, 2017).
(i) Airbus Service Bulletin A300–57–6120, Airspace Designations and Reporting published in paragraph 6005 of FAA
dated April 28, 2017. Points, and subsequent amendments can Order 7400.11B, dated August 3, 2017,
(ii) Reserved. be viewed online at http://www.faa.gov/ and effective September 15, 2017, which
(4) For service information identified in air_traffic/publications/. For further is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR
this AD, contact Airbus SAS, Airworthiness information, you can contact the 71.1. The Class E airspace designations
Office—EAW, 1 Rond Point Maurice Airspace Policy Group, Federal Aviation listed in this document will be
Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; Administration, 800 Independence published subsequently in the Order.
telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61
93 44 51; email account.airworth-eas@
Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20591; Availability and Summary of
airbus.com; internet http://www.airbus.com. telephone: (202) 267–8783. The Order is Documents for Incorporation by
(5) You may view this service information also available for inspection at the Reference
at the FAA, Transport Standards Branch, National Archives and Records
2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For Administration (NARA). For This document amends FAA Order
information on the availability of this information on the availability of FAA 7400.11B, Airspace Designations and
material at the FAA, call 206–231–3195. Order 7400.11B at NARA, call (202) Reporting Points, dated August 3, 2017,
(6) You may view this service information 741–6030, or go to https:// and effective September 15, 2017. FAA
daltland on DSKBBV9HB2PROD with RULES
that is incorporated by reference at the www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ Order 7400.11B is publicly available as
National Archives and Records
Administration (NARA). For information on
ibr-locations.html. listed in the ADDRESSES section of this
the availability of this material at NARA, call FAA Order 7400.11, Airspace document. FAA Order 7400.11B lists
202–741–6030, or go to: http:// Designations and Reporting Points, is Class A, B, C, D, and E airspace areas,
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr- published yearly and effective on air traffic service routes, and reporting
locations.html. September 15. points.
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| Category | Regulatory Information | |
| Collection | Federal Register | |
| sudoc Class | AE 2.7: GS 4.107: AE 2.106: | |
| Publisher | Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration | |
| Section | Rules and Regulations | |
| Action | Final rule. | |
| Dates | This AD is effective September 24, 2018. | |
| Contact | Dan Rodina, Aerospace Engineer, International Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; telephone and fax 206-231-3225. | |
| FR Citation | 83 FR 42017 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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