83 FR 44211 - Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 169 (August 30, 2018)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 169 (August 30, 2018)
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| FR Document | 2018-18734 |
[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 169 (Thursday, August 30, 2018)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 44211-44214] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2018-18734] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2018-0766; Product Identifier 2018-NM-111-AD; Amendment 39-19383; AD 2018-18-04] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Final rule; request for comments. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Airbus SAS Model A350-941 and -1041 airplanes. This AD was prompted by a report of protective caps that were not removed from fire extinguishing lines in certain areas of the engines. This AD requires an inspection for the presence of protective caps on fire extinguishing lines, and corrective action. We are issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products. DATES: This AD becomes effective September 14, 2018. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of September 14, 2018. We must receive comments on this AD by October 15, 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 service information identified in this final rule, contact Airbus SAS, [[Page 44212]] 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 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- 0766. 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- 0766; 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 (telephone 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: Discussion The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical Agent for the Member States of the European Union, has issued EASA AD 2018-0154, dated July 19, 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 and -1041 airplanes. The MCAI states: During an inspection on the A350 final assembly line, after engine installation, protective caps were found still in place on fire extinguishing lines at engine zone 1 and zone 3. Further investigations indicated that this failure of removing them, as the standard instructions specify, may have occurred on other aeroplanes. Airbus has identified the [manufacturer serial numbers] MSN that may be affected. This condition, if not detected and corrected, could, in case of an engine fire, prevent extinguishing that engine fire, possibly resulting in reduced control of the aeroplane. To address this unsafe condition, Airbus published the [Alert Operators Transmission A26P004-18, Revision 00, dated June 26, 2018] AOT to provide inspection instructions. For the reasons described above, this [EASA] AD requires a one- time detailed inspection (DET) of the affected areas and, depending on findings, [corrective action]. Corrective action includes removal of the protective caps and cleaning out any melted protective caps. You may examine the MCAI on the internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2018-0766. Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 Airbus SAS has issued Alert Operators Transmission (AOT) A26P004- 18, Revision 00, dated June 26, 2018. This service information describes procedures for inspection for the presence of protective caps on fire extinguishing lines, and 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. 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 protective caps still in place on fire extinguishing lines in certain areas of the engines could, in case of an engine fire, prevent extinguishing that engine fire, 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 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-2018-0766; Product Identifier 2018-NM-111-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 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cost per Cost on U.S. Labor cost Parts cost product operators ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 work-hour x $85 per hour = $85............................. $0 $85 $935 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- We estimate the following costs to do any necessary on-condition action that would be required based on the results of any required actions. We have no way of determining the number of aircraft [[Page 44213]] that might need this on-condition action: Estimated Costs of On-Condition Actions ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Cost per Labor cost Parts cost product ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1 work-hour x $85 per hour = $85...... $0 $85 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 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 adding the following new airworthiness directive (AD): 2018-18-04 Airbus SAS: Amendment 39-19383; Docket No. FAA-2018-0766; Product Identifier 2018-NM-111-AD. (a) Effective Date This AD becomes effective September 14, 2018. (b) Affected ADs None. (c) Applicability This AD applies to Airbus SAS Model A350-941 and -1041 airplanes, certificated in any category, as identified in Airbus Alert Operators Transmission (AOT) A26P004-18, Revision 00, dated June 26, 2018. (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 26, Fire Protection. (e) Reason This AD was prompted by a report of protective caps that were not removed from fire extinguishing lines in certain areas of the engines. We are issuing this AD to address protective caps remaining on fire extinguishing lines in certain areas of the engines, which could, in case of an engine fire, prevent extinguishing that engine fire, possibly resulting in reduced control of the airplane. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Inspection for Caps Within 4 months after the effective date of this AD, accomplish a detailed inspection of the affected areas in accordance with paragraph 4.2.2, Inspection Requirements, of Airbus Alert Operators Transmission (AOT) A26P004-18, Revision 00, dated June 26, 2018. (h) Corrective Action If, during the inspection required by paragraph (g) of this AD, any protective cap is found installed, before next flight, do all applicable corrective actions (removing the cap or cleaning out any melted caps) in accordance with paragraph 4.2.3, Findings, of Airbus Alert Operators Transmission (AOT) A26P004-18, Revision 00, dated June 26, 2018. (i) 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 (j)(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 [[Page 44214]] 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. (j) Related Information (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA AD 2018-0154, dated July 19, 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-2018-0766. (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. (k) 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 Alert Operators Transmission (AOT) A26P004-18, Revision 00, dated June 26, 2018. (ii) Reserved. (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. (4) 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. (5) 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 21, 2018. James Cashdollar, Acting Director, System Oversight Division, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2018-18734 Filed 8-29-18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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(1) Model A318–111, –112, –121, and –122 in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR Issued in Des Moines, Washington, on
airplanes. 39.19, send your request to your principal August 17, 2018.
(2) Model A319–111, –112, –113, –114, inspector or local Flight Standards District Michael Kaszycki,
–115, –131, –132, and –133 airplanes. Office, as appropriate. If sending information Acting Director, System Oversight Division,
(3) Model A320–211, –212, –214, –216, directly to the International Section, send it Aircraft Certification Service.
–231, –232, –233, –251N, and –271N to the attention of the person identified in
airplanes. [FR Doc. 2018–18661 Filed 8–29–18; 8:45 am]
paragraph (k)(2) of this AD. Information may
(4) Model A321–111, –112, –131, –211, be emailed to: 9-ANM-116-AMOC- BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
–212, –213, –231, –232, –251N, –253N, and REQUESTS@faa.gov. Before using any
–271N airplanes. approved AMOC, notify your appropriate
(d) Subject principal inspector, or lacking a principal DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
inspector, the manager of the local flight
Air Transport Association (ATA) of Federal Aviation Administration
standards district office/certificate holding
America Code 05, Time Limits/Maintenance
district office.
Checks.
(2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any 14 CFR Part 39
(e) Reason requirement in this AD to obtain corrective
[Docket No. FAA–2018–0766; Product
This AD was prompted by a revision of an actions from a manufacturer, the action must
Identifier 2018–NM–111–AD; Amendment
airworthiness limitations document that be accomplished using a method approved
39–19383; AD 2018–18–04]
specifies more restrictive maintenance by the Manager, International Section,
requirements and airworthiness limitations. Transport Standards Branch, FAA; or the RIN 2120–AA64
We are issuing this AD to address the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA); or
potential of ignition sources inside fuel Airbus SAS’s EASA Design Organization Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS
tanks, which, in combination with flammable Approval (DOA). If approved by the DOA, Airplanes
fuel vapors, could result in a fuel tank the approval must include the DOA-
explosion and consequent loss of the authorized signature. AGENCY: Federal Aviation
airplane. Administration (FAA), DOT.
(k) Related Information
ACTION: Final rule; request for
(f) Compliance (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing comments.
Comply with this AD within the Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA AD
compliance times specified, unless already 2017–0169, dated September 7, 2017, for SUMMARY: We are adopting a new
done. related information. This MCAI may be airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
found in the AD docket on the internet at Airbus SAS Model A350–941 and –1041
(g) Revision of Maintenance or Inspection
http://www.regulations.gov by searching for
Program airplanes. This AD was prompted by a
and locating Docket No. FAA–2018–0300.
Within 90 days after the effective date of (2) For more information about this AD, report of protective caps that were not
this AD, revise the maintenance or inspection contact Sanjay Ralhan, Aerospace Engineer, removed from fire extinguishing lines in
program, as applicable, to incorporate Airbus International Section, Transport Standards certain areas of the engines. This AD
A318/A319/A320/A321 Airworthiness Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th St., Des requires an inspection for the presence
Limitations Section (ALS) Part 5 Fuel Moines, WA 98198; telephone and fax 206– of protective caps on fire extinguishing
Airworthiness Limitations (FAL), Revision 231–3223. lines, and corrective action. We are
04, dated April 6, 2017. The initial
compliance times for new or revised tasks are (l) Material Incorporated by Reference issuing this AD to address the unsafe
the minimum intervals or times specified in condition on these products.
(1) The Director of the Federal Register
Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 approved the incorporation by reference DATES: This AD becomes effective
Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS) Part (IBR) of the service information listed in this September 14, 2018.
5 Fuel Airworthiness Limitations (FAL), paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR The Director of the Federal Register
Revision 04, dated April 6, 2017, or within part 51. approved the incorporation by reference
30 days after the effective date of this AD, (2) You must use this service information of a certain publication listed in this AD
whichever occurs later. as applicable to do the actions required by as of September 14, 2018.
(h) No Alternative Actions, Intervals, or this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise. We must receive comments on this
Critical Design Configuration Control (i) Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 AD by October 15, 2018.
Limitations (CDCCLs) Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS) Part ADDRESSES: You may send comments,
5 Fuel Airworthiness Limitations (FAL),
After the maintenance or inspection using the procedures found in 14 CFR
Revision 04, dated April 6, 2017.
program has been revised as required by 11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following
(ii) Reserved.
paragraph (g) of this AD, no alternative methods:
(3) For service information identified in
actions (e.g., inspections), intervals, or
this AD, contact Airbus SAS, Airworthiness • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to
CDCCLs may be used unless the actions, http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the
intervals, and CDCCLs are approved as an Office—EIAS, Rond-Point Emile Dewoitine
No: 2, 31700 Blagnac Cedex, France; instructions for submitting comments.
alternative method of compliance (AMOC) in
telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61 • Fax: 202–493–2251.
accordance with the procedures specified in
paragraph (j)(1) of this AD. 93 44 51; email account.airworth-eas@ • Mail: U.S. Department of
airbus.com; internet http://www.airbus.com. Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
(i) Terminating Action for AD 2016–20–12 (4) You may view this service information 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
Accomplishing the actions required by this at the FAA, Transport Standards Branch, W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE,
AD terminates all requirements of AD 2016– 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For Washington, DC 20590.
20–12. information on the availability of this • Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of
material at the FAA, call 206–231–3195. Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
(j) Other FAA AD Provisions (5) You may view this service information
30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
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The following provisions also apply to this that is incorporated by reference at the
AD: National Archives and Records W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE,
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance Administration (NARA). For information on Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5
(AMOCs): The Manager, International the availability of this material at NARA, call p.m., Monday through Friday, except
Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA, 202–741–6030, or go to: http:// Federal holidays.
has the authority to approve AMOCs for this www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr- For service information identified in
AD, if requested using the procedures found locations.html. this final rule, contact Airbus SAS,
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Airworthiness Office—EAL, Rond-Point instructions specify, may have occurred on Requirements of This AD
Emile Dewoitine No: 2, 31700 Blagnac other aeroplanes. Airbus has identified the
[manufacturer serial numbers] MSN that may This AD requires accomplishing the
Cedex, France; telephone +33 5 61 93 36 actions specified in the service
96; fax +33 5 61 93 45 80; email be affected.
This condition, if not detected and information described previously.
continued-airworthiness.a350@
airbus.com; internet http:// corrected, could, in case of an engine fire, FAA’s Determination of the Effective
www.airbus.com. You may view this prevent extinguishing that engine fire, Date
referenced service information at the possibly resulting in reduced control of the
aeroplane. An unsafe condition exists that
FAA, Transport Standards Branch, 2200 requires the immediate adoption of this
To address this unsafe condition, Airbus
South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For AD. The FAA has found that the risk to
published the [Alert Operators Transmission
information on the availability of this A26P004–18, Revision 00, dated June 26, the flying public justifies waiving notice
material at the FAA, call 206–231–3195. 2018] AOT to provide inspection and comment prior to adoption of this
It is also available on the internet at instructions. rule because protective caps still in
http://www.regulations.gov by searching For the reasons described above, this place on fire extinguishing lines in
for and locating Docket No. FAA–2018– [EASA] AD requires a one-time detailed certain areas of the engines could, in
0766. inspection (DET) of the affected areas and, case of an engine fire, prevent
Examining the AD Docket depending on findings, [corrective action]. extinguishing that engine fire, possibly
You may examine the AD docket on Corrective action includes removal of resulting in reduced control of the
the internet at http:// the protective caps and cleaning out any airplane. Therefore, we determined that
www.regulations.gov by searching for melted protective caps. You may notice and opportunity for public
and locating Docket No. FAA–2018– examine the MCAI on the internet at comment before issuing this AD are
0766; or in person at the Docket http://www.regulations.gov by searching impracticable and that good cause exists
Operations office between 9 a.m. and 5 for and locating Docket No. FAA–2018– for making this amendment effective in
p.m., Monday through Friday, except 0766. fewer than 30 days.
Federal holidays. The AD docket Comments Invited
contains this AD, the regulatory Related Service Information Under 1
evaluation, any comments received, and CFR Part 51 This AD is a final rule that involves
other information. The street address for requirements affecting flight safety, and
Airbus SAS has issued Alert we did not precede it by notice and
the Docket Operations office (telephone Operators Transmission (AOT)
800–647–5527) is in the ADDRESSES opportunity for public comment. We
A26P004–18, Revision 00, dated June invite you to send any written relevant
section. Comments will be available in 26, 2018. This service information
the AD docket shortly after receipt. data, views, or arguments about this AD.
describes procedures for inspection for Send your comments to an address
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: the presence of protective caps on fire
Kathleen Arrigotti, Aerospace Engineer, listed under the ADDRESSES section.
extinguishing lines, and corrective Include ‘‘Docket No. FAA–2018–0766;
International Section, Transport actions. This service information is
Standards Branch, FAA, 2200 South Product Identifier 2018–NM–111–AD’’
reasonably available because the at the beginning of your comments. We
216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; interested parties have access to it
telephone and fax 206–231–3218. specifically invite comments on the
through their normal course of business overall regulatory, economic,
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: or by the means identified in the environmental, and energy aspects of
Discussion ADDRESSES section. this AD. We will consider all comments
The European Aviation Safety Agency FAA’s Determination received by the closing date and may
(EASA), which is the Technical Agent amend this AD based on those
for the Member States of the European This product has been approved by comments.
Union, has issued EASA AD 2018–0154, the aviation authority of another We will post all comments we
dated July 19, 2018 (referred to after this country, and is approved for operation receive, without change, to http://
as the Mandatory Continuing in the United States. Pursuant to our www.regulations.gov, including any
Airworthiness Information, or ‘‘the bilateral agreement with the State of personal information you provide. We
MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe condition Design Authority, we have been notified will also post a report summarizing each
for certain Airbus SAS Model A350–941 of the unsafe condition described in the substantive verbal contact we receive
and –1041 airplanes. The MCAI states: MCAI and service information about this AD.
referenced above. We are issuing this
During an inspection on the A350 final AD because we evaluated all pertinent Costs of Compliance
assembly line, after engine installation,
protective caps were found still in place on information and determined the unsafe We estimate that this AD affects 11
fire extinguishing lines at engine zone 1 and condition exists and is likely to exist or airplanes of U.S. registry. We estimate
zone 3. Further investigations indicated that develop on other products of the same the following costs to comply with this
this failure of removing them, as the standard type design. AD:
ESTIMATED COSTS FOR REQUIRED ACTIONS
Cost per Cost on U.S.
Labor cost Parts cost product operators
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1 work-hour × $85 per hour = $85 .............................................................................................. $0 $85 $935
We estimate the following costs to do would be required based on the results of determining the number of aircraft
any necessary on-condition action that of any required actions. We have no way
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that might need this on-condition
action:
ESTIMATED COSTS OF ON-CONDITION ACTIONS
Cost per
Labor cost Parts cost product
1 work-hour × $85 per hour = $85 .......................................................................................................................... $0 $85
Authority for This Rulemaking 4. Will not have a significant (f) Compliance
economic impact, positive or negative, Comply with this AD within the
Title 49 of the United States Code
on a substantial number of small entities compliance times specified, unless already
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue done.
under the criteria of the Regulatory
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I,
Flexibility Act. (g) Inspection for Caps
section 106, describes the authority of
the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII: List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 Within 4 months after the effective date of
Aviation Programs, describes in more this AD, accomplish a detailed inspection of
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation the affected areas in accordance with
detail the scope of the Agency’s
safety, Incorporation by reference, paragraph 4.2.2, Inspection Requirements, of
authority.
Safety. Airbus Alert Operators Transmission (AOT)
We are issuing this rulemaking under A26P004–18, Revision 00, dated June 26,
the authority described in Subtitle VII, Adoption of the Amendment 2018.
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701:
Accordingly, under the authority (h) Corrective Action
‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that
delegated to me by the Administrator, If, during the inspection required by
section, Congress charges the FAA with
the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as paragraph (g) of this AD, any protective cap
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in
follows: is found installed, before next flight, do all
air commerce by prescribing regulations applicable corrective actions (removing the
for practices, methods, and procedures PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS cap or cleaning out any melted caps) in
the Administrator finds necessary for DIRECTIVES accordance with paragraph 4.2.3, Findings, of
safety in air commerce. This regulation Airbus Alert Operators Transmission (AOT)
is within the scope of that authority ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 A26P004–18, Revision 00, dated June 26,
because it addresses an unsafe condition 2018.
continues to read as follows:
that is likely to exist or develop on (i) Other FAA AD Provisions
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
products identified in this rulemaking The following provisions also apply to this
action. § 39.13 [Amended] AD:
This AD is issued in accordance with (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance
■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
authority delegated by the Executive (AMOCs): The Manager, International
the following new airworthiness Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA,
Director, Aircraft Certification Service,
directive (AD): has the authority to approve AMOCs for this
as authorized by FAA Order 8000.51C.
In accordance with that order, issuance 2018–18–04 Airbus SAS: Amendment 39– AD, if requested using the procedures found
19383; Docket No. FAA–2018–0766; in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR
of ADs is normally a function of the 39.19, send your request to your principal
Compliance and Airworthiness Product Identifier 2018–NM–111–AD.
inspector or local Flight Standards District
Division, but during this transition (a) Effective Date Office, as appropriate. If sending information
period, the Executive Director has This AD becomes effective September 14, directly to the International Section, send it
delegated the authority to issue ADs 2018. to the attention of the person identified in
applicable to transport category paragraph (j)(2) of this AD. Information may
(b) Affected ADs be emailed to: 9-ANM-116-AMOC-
airplanes to the Director of the System
Oversight Division. None. REQUESTS@faa.gov. Before using any
approved AMOC, notify your appropriate
Regulatory Findings (c) Applicability principal inspector, or lacking a principal
This AD applies to Airbus SAS Model inspector, the manager of the local flight
We determined that this AD will not A350–941 and –1041 airplanes, certificated standards district office/certificate holding
have federalism implications under in any category, as identified in Airbus Alert district office.
Executive Order 13132. This AD will Operators Transmission (AOT) A26P004–18, (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any
not have a substantial direct effect on Revision 00, dated June 26, 2018. requirement in this AD to obtain corrective
the States, on the relationship between actions from a manufacturer, the action must
(d) Subject be accomplished using a method approved
the national government and the States,
Air Transport Association (ATA) of by the Manager, International Section,
or on the distribution of power and
America Code 26, Fire Protection. Transport Standards Branch, FAA; or the
responsibilities among the various European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA); or
levels of government. (e) Reason Airbus SAS’s EASA Design Organization
For the reasons discussed above, I This AD was prompted by a report of Approval (DOA). If approved by the DOA,
certify that this AD: protective caps that were not removed from the approval must include the DOA-
1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory fire extinguishing lines in certain areas of the authorized signature.
amozie on DSK3GDR082PROD with RULES
action’’ under Executive Order 12866; engines. We are issuing this AD to address (3) Required for Compliance (RC): If any
protective caps remaining on fire service information contains procedures or
2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the extinguishing lines in certain areas of the tests that are identified as RC, those
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures engines, which could, in case of an engine procedures and tests must be done to comply
(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); fire, prevent extinguishing that engine fire, with this AD; any procedures or tests that are
3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in possibly resulting in reduced control of the not identified as RC are recommended. Those
Alaska; and airplane. procedures and tests that are not identified
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as RC may be deviated from using accepted Issued in Des Moines, Washington, on Order 7400.11B at NARA, call (202)
methods in accordance with the operator’s August 21, 2018. 741–6030, or go to https://
maintenance or inspection program without James Cashdollar, www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/
obtaining approval of an AMOC, provided Acting Director, System Oversight Division, ibr-locations.html.
the procedures and tests identified as RC can Aircraft Certification Service. FAA Order 7400.11, Airspace
be done and the airplane can be put back in [FR Doc. 2018–18734 Filed 8–29–18; 8:45 am] Designations and Reporting Points, is
an airworthy condition. Any substitutions or published yearly and effective on
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
changes to procedures or tests identified as September 15.
RC require approval of an AMOC.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: John
(j) Related Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Fornito, Operations Support Group,
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Eastern Service Center, Federal Aviation
Federal Aviation Administration
Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA AD Administration, 1701 Columbia Avenue,
2018–0154, dated July 19, 2018, for related College Park, GA 30337; telephone (404)
14 CFR Part 71
information. This MCAI may be found in the 305–6364.
AD docket on the internet at http:// [Docket No. FAA–2018–0131; Airspace SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
www.regulations.gov by searching for and Docket No. 18–ASO–4]
locating Docket No. FAA–2018–0766. Authority for This Rulemaking
RIN 2120–AA66
(2) For more information about this AD, The FAA’s authority to issue rules
contact Kathleen Arrigotti, Aerospace Amendment of Class D and Class E regarding aviation safety is found in
Engineer, International Section, Transport
Airspace; Eastover, SC and Sumter, Title 49 of the United States Code.
Standards Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th
SC Subtitle I, Section 106 describes the
St., Des Moines, WA 98198; telephone and
fax 206–231–3218.
authority of the FAA Administrator.
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Subtitle VII, Aviation Programs,
(3) For service information identified in Administration (FAA), DOT.
this AD, contact Airbus SAS, Airworthiness describes in more detail the scope of the
ACTION: Final rule. agency’s authority. This rulemaking is
Office—EAL, Rond-Point Emile Dewoitine
No: 2, 31700 Blagnac Cedex, France; promulgated under the authority
SUMMARY: This action amends Class D
telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61 described in Subtitle VII, Part A,
airspace and Class E airspace extending
93 45 80; email continued- Subpart I, Section 40103. Under that
upward from 700 feet above the surface
airworthiness.a350@airbus.com; internet section, the FAA is charged with
at Mc Entire Joint National Guard Base
http://www.airbus.com. You may view this prescribing regulations to assign the use
(JNGB), Eastover, SC, to accommodate
service information at the FAA, Transport of airspace necessary to ensure the
airspace reconfiguration due to the
Standards Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des safety of aircraft and the efficient use of
Moines, WA. For information on the decommissioning of the Mc Entire non-
airspace. This regulation is within the
availability of this material at the FAA, call directional radio beacon (NDB) and
scope of that authority as it amends
206–231–3195. cancellation of the NDB approach.
Class D and Class E airspace at Mc
Controlled airspace is necessary for the
(k) Material Incorporated by Reference Entire JNGB, Shaw AFB, and Sumter
safety and management of instrument
Airport, Eastover and Sumter, SC, to
(1) The Director of the Federal Register flight rules (IFR) operations at the
support IFR operations at these airports.
approved the incorporation by reference airport. This action also updates the
(IBR) of the service information listed in this geographic coordinates of the Mc Entire History
paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR JNGB, and Shaw AFB, and Sumter
part 51. The FAA published a notice of
Airport, Sumter, SC, and updates the proposed rulemaking in the Federal
(2) You must use this service information names of Mc Entire JNGB and Sumter
as applicable to do the actions required by Register (83 FR 14610, April 5, 2018) for
Airport. In addition, an editorial change Docket No. FAA–2018–0131 to amend
this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise. is made to the airspace designation in
(i) Airbus Alert Operators Transmission Class D and Class E airspace extending
both Class D and E airspace. upward from 700 feet above the surface
(AOT) A26P004–18, Revision 00, dated June
26, 2018. DATES: Effective 0901 UTC, November 8, at Mc Entire JNGB due to the
(ii) Reserved. 2018. The Director of the Federal decommissioning of the Mc Entire NDB,
(3) For service information identified in Register approves this incorporation by and cancellation of the NDB approach.
this AD, contact Airbus SAS, Airworthiness reference action under title 1, Code of The NPRM also advised of the proposed
Office—EAL, Rond-Point Emile Dewoitine Federal Regulations, part 51, subject to amendment to the geographic
No: 2, 31700 Blagnac Cedex, France; the annual revision of FAA Order coordinates of Mc Entire JNGB, and
telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61 7400.11 and publication of conforming Shaw AFB, and Sumter Airport, Sumter,
93 45 80; email continued- amendments. SC, and the Mc Entire JNGB TACAN
airworthiness.a350@airbus.com; internet ADDRESSES: FAA Order 7400.11B, geographic coordinates. Interested
http://www.airbus.com. Airspace Designations and Reporting parties were invited to participate in
(4) You may view this service information
Points, and subsequent amendments can this rulemaking effort by submitting
at the FAA, Transport Standards Branch,
be viewed on line at http:// written comments on the proposal to the
2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For
information on the availability of this
www.faa.gov/air_traffic/publications/. FAA. One comment was received from
material at the FAA, call 206–231–3195. For further information, you can contact the Aircraft Owners and Pilots
(5) You may view this service information the Airspace Policy Group, Federal Association (AOPA) in support of the
Aviation Administration, 800 proposal. In their comment, AOPA
amozie on DSK3GDR082PROD with RULES
that is incorporated by reference at the
National Archives and Records Independence Avenue SW, Washington, stated that the NPRM did not comply
Administration (NARA). For information on DC 20591; telephone: (202) 267–8783. with FAA guidance in Order 7400.2,
the availability of this material at NARA, call The Order is also available for Procedures for Handling Airspace
202–741–6030, or go to: http:// inspection at the National Archives and Matters, because a graphic was not
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr- Records Administration (NARA). For included in the docket. Additionally,
locations.html. information on the availability of FAA AOPA encouraged the FAA to follow
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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 September 14, 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 44211 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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