83_FR_44627 83 FR 44457 - Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes

83 FR 44457 - Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 170 (August 31, 2018)

Page Range44457-44460
FR Document2018-18736

We are superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2015-02-17, which applied to all Airbus Model A330-200, A330-200 Freighter, and A330-300 series airplanes. AD 2015-02-17 required revising the electrical emergency configuration procedure in the Emergency Procedures section of the airplane flight manual (AFM) to include procedures for deploying the ram air turbine manually to provide sufficient hydraulic power and avoid constant speed motor/generator (CSM/G) shedding. Since we issued AD 2015-02-17, we have determined that replacement or modification of the two flight warning computers (FWCs) is necessary to address the identified unsafe condition. This AD requires the replacement or modifications of the two FWCs. This AD also removes airplanes from the applicability. We are issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2018-0169; Product Identifier 2017-NM-095-AD; Amendment 
39-19372; AD 2018-17-18]
RIN 2120-AA64


Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of 
Transportation (DOT).

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: We are superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2015-02-17, 
which applied to all Airbus Model A330-200, A330-200 Freighter, and 
A330-300 series airplanes. AD 2015-02-17 required revising the 
electrical emergency configuration procedure in the Emergency 
Procedures section of the airplane flight manual (AFM) to include 
procedures for deploying the ram air turbine manually to provide 
sufficient hydraulic power and avoid constant speed motor/generator 
(CSM/G) shedding. Since we issued AD 2015-02-17, we have determined 
that replacement or modification of the two flight warning computers 
(FWCs) is necessary to address the identified unsafe condition. This AD 
requires the replacement or modifications of the two FWCs. This AD also 
removes airplanes from the applicability. We are issuing this AD to 
address the unsafe condition on these products.

DATES: This AD is effective October 5, 2018.
    The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by 
reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of October 5, 
2018.
    The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by 
reference of certain other publications listed in this AD as of 
February 13, 2015 (80 FR 4762, January 29, 2015).

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-2018-0169.

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-
0169; 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 Docket Operations, U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket 
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New 
Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Vladimir Ulyanov, Aerospace Engineer, 
International Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA, 2200 South 
216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; telephone and fax 206-231-3229.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Discussion

    We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR 
part 39 to supersede AD 2015-02-17,

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Amendment 39-18084 (80 FR 4762, January 29, 2015) (``AD 2015-02-17''). 
AD 2015-02-17 applied to all Airbus Model A330-200, A330-200 Freighter, 
and A330-300 series airplanes. The NPRM published in the Federal 
Register on April 16, 2018 (83 FR 16248). The NPRM was prompted by a 
determination that replacement or modification of the two FWCs is 
necessary to address the identified unsafe condition. The NPRM proposed 
to require the replacement or modification of the two FWCs. The NPRM 
also proposed to remove airplanes from the applicability. We are 
issuing this AD to address the identified unsafe condition.
    The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical 
Agent for the Member States of the European Union, has issued EASA AD 
2017-0105R1, dated July 17, 2017 (referred to after this as the 
Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or ``the MCAI''), to 
correct an unsafe condition for all Airbus SAS Model A330-200, A330-200 
Freighter, and A330-300 series airplanes. The MCAI states:

    The Constant Speed Motor/Generator (CSM/G), as installed on 
Airbus A330 aeroplanes, is qualified for an overload condition of 
9.5 kVA [kilovolt-ampere] for 30 minutes. This duration is 
sufficient to perform safe landing and go-around. However, 
electrical load analysis revealed that the hydraulic power might not 
be sufficient to supply the CSM/G during slat/flap extension, when 
only one engine is running.
    This condition, if not corrected, and in conjunction with the 
loss of main system, could lead to a scenario where the crew is not 
clearly warned that the electrical system has switched on the 
battery and thus has a limited duration to support a safe landing.
    To initially address this potential unsafe condition, Airbus 
issued an Aircraft Flight Manual (AFM) Temporary Revision (TR) to 
amend the electrical emergency configuration ``ELEC EMER CONFIG'' 
procedure to require the pilot to deploy the ram air turbine 
manually before setting the Landing Recovery to ``ON'' position, 
which provides sufficient hydraulic power and avoids CSM/G shedding 
under worst-case operational conditions. Consequently, EASA issued 
AD 2014-0273 to require amendment of the AFM by incorporating the 
applicable Airbus TR.
    After finding that [EASA] AD 2014-0273 contained some incorrect 
and incomplete information, EASA issued AD 2014-0281 [which 
corresponds to FAA AD 2015-02-17], retaining the requirements of 
EASA AD 2014-0273, which was superseded, but correcting the 
information related to premod/pre Service Bulletin (SB) or post-mod/
post SB aeroplane configurations.
    Since EASA AD 2014-0281 was issued, in order to improve the 
``ELEC EMER CONFIG'' procedure, Airbus developed modifications to 
install improved FWCs, which is embodied in production through 
Airbus modification (mod) 205228, and to be embodied in service with 
Airbus SB A330-31-3232 * * *.
    For the reasons described above, this [EASA] AD retains the 
requirements of EASA AD 2014-0281, which is superseded, and requires 
installation of a software standard upgrade [or replacement] of the 
two FWCs and removal of the applicable AFM TR once the aeroplane is 
modified.
    Since EASA AD 2017-0105 was issued, it was identified that there 
was no need to require removal of applicable AFM TR, nor 
incorporation of a later AFM revision, as the contents are 
identical. This revised [EASA] AD deletes the requirement of 
paragraph (3) [of EASA AD 2017-0105].
* * * * *
    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-
0169.

Comments

    We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing 
this final rule. The following presents the comments received on the 
NPRM and the FAA's response to each comment. The Air Line Pilots 
Association, International (ALPA), indicated its support for the NPRM.

Request for Additional Credit

    Delta Air Lines requested that paragraph (l) of the proposed AD, 
``Credit for Previous Actions,'' include Airbus Service Bulletin A330-
31-3232, Revision 01, dated February 14, 2017, as well as Airbus 
Service Bulletin A330-31-3232, dated May 4, 2016.
    We disagree this change is necessary. Paragraph (f) of this AD 
requires compliance with this AD unless already done. Paragraph (j) of 
this AD mandates actions in accordance with Airbus Service Bulletin 
A330-31-3232, Revision 01, dated February 14, 2017. Therefore, as 
specified in paragraph (f) of this AD, having previously accomplished 
the actions specified in Airbus Service Bulletin A330-31-3232, Revision 
01, dated February 14, 2017, means compliance with paragraph (j) of 
this AD has already been established. In paragraph (l) of this AD, we 
give credit to operators that have previously accomplished an earlier 
revision of the required service information identified in paragraph 
(j) of this AD; therefore, as specified in paragraph (l) of this AD, 
having accomplished Airbus Service Bulletin A330-31-3232, dated May 4, 
2016, prior to the effective date of this AD means compliance with 
paragraph (j) of this AD has already been established. We have not 
changed this AD in this regard.

Conclusion

    We reviewed the relevant data, considered the comments received, 
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 A330/A340 Airplane Flight Manual (AFM) 
Temporary Revision (TR) TR427, UPDATE OF ELEC--EMER CONFIG PROCEDURE, 
Issue 1.0, dated November 7, 2014; and A330/A340 AFM TR TR428, UPDATE 
OF ELEC--EMER CONFIG PROCEDURE, Issue 1.0, dated November 7, 2014. This 
service information describes updated electrical emergency 
configuration procedures in the AFM. This service information is 
distinct because it applies to airplanes in different configurations.
    Airbus SAS has issued Service Bulletin A330-31-3232, Revision 01, 
including Appendix 01, dated February 14, 2017. This service 
information describes procedures for replacement or modification of the 
FWCs.
    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 105 airplanes of U.S. registry.
    We estimate the following costs to comply with this AD:

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                                                 Estimated Costs
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                                                                                    Cost per       Cost on U.S.
                          Labor cost                              Parts cost        product         operators
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4 work-hour x $85 per hour = $340............................              $0             $340          $35,700
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    According to the manufacturer, some of the costs of this AD may be 
covered under warranty, thereby reducing the cost impact on affected 
individuals. We do not control warranty coverage for affected 
individuals. As a result, we have included all 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 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 and 
associated appliances 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]

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2. The FAA amends Sec.  39.13 by removing Airworthiness Directive (AD) 
2015-02-2017, Amendment 39-18084 (80 FR 4762, January 29, 2015), and 
adding the following new AD:

2018-17-18 Airbus SAS: Amendment 39-19372; Docket No. FAA-2018-0169; 
Product Identifier 2017-NM-095-AD.

(a) Effective Date

    This AD is effective October 5, 2018.

(b) Affected ADs

    This AD replaces AD 2015-02-17, Amendment 39-18084 (80 FR 4762, 
January 29, 2015) (``AD 2015-02-17'').

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to the airplanes identified in paragraphs 
(c)(1), (c)(2), and (c)(3) of this AD, certificated in any category, 
all manufacturer serial numbers, except those airplanes with Airbus 
modification 205228 embodied in production.
    (1) Airbus SAS Model A330-201, -202, -203, -223, and -243 
airplanes.
    (2) Airbus SAS Model A330-223F and -243F airplanes.
    (3) Airbus SAS Model A330-301, -302, -303, -321, -322, -323, -
341, -342, and -343 airplanes.

(d) Subject

    Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 24, Electrical 
power.

(e) Reason

    This AD was prompted by an electrical load analysis that 
revealed that hydraulic power might not be sufficient to supply the 
constant speed motor/generator (CSM/G) during slat/flap extension 
when only one engine is running and a determination that replacement 
or modification of the two flight warning computers (FWCs) is 
necessary to address the identified unsafe condition. We are issuing 
this AD to prevent such a condition which, in conjunction with the 
loss of the main electrical system, could lead to the scenario where 
the flight crew is not clearly warned that the electrical system has 
switched on the battery and thus has a limited duration that would 
allow a safe landing.

(f) Compliance

    Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, 
unless already done.

(g) Retained Airplane Flight Manual (AFM) Revision, With a New 
Exception

    This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (g) of AD 
2015-02-17, with a new exception. Except for airplanes identified in 
paragraph (h) of this AD: Within 15 days after February 13, 2015 
(the effective date of AD 2015-02-17), revise the Emergency 
Procedures section of the Airbus A330/A340 AFM to include the 
information in the applicable Airbus temporary revision (TR) 
specified in paragraph (g)(1) or (g)(2) of this AD. This may be done 
by inserting a copy of the applicable TR specified in paragraph 
(g)(1) or (g)(2) of this AD into the AFM. Operate the airplane 
according to the procedures in the applicable TR. When the 
information in the applicable TR has been included in the general 
revisions of the AFM, the general revisions may be inserted into the 
AFM, provided the relevant information in the general revision is 
identical to that in the TR, and the TR may be removed.
    (1) For airplanes in Airbus pre-modification 47930 configuration 
and pre-Airbus Service Bulletin A330-28-3067 configuration: Airbus 
A330/A340 AFM TR TR427, UPDATE OF ELEC--EMER CONFIG PROCEDURE, Issue 
1.0, dated November 7, 2014.
    (2) For airplanes in Airbus post-modification 47930 
configuration or post-Airbus Service Bulletin A330-28-3067 
configuration: Airbus A330/A340 AFM TR TR428, UPDATE OF ELEC--EMER 
CONFIG PROCEDURE, Issue 1.0, dated November 7, 2014.

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(h) New Airplanes Not Affected by the Retained AFM Revision

    Airplanes operated with an AFM that incorporates the information 
in Airbus EMERGENCY PROCEDURES/24-ELECTRICAL POWER/ELEC--EMER CONFIG 
Documentary Unit (DU) 00005218.0001001 (for airplanes in Airbus pre-
modification 47930 configuration and pre-Airbus Service Bulletin 
A330-28-3067 configuration), or DU 00005218.0002001 (for airplanes 
in an Airbus post-modification 47930 configuration or post-Airbus 
Service Bulletin A330-28-3067 configuration), as applicable, are 
compliant with the requirements of paragraph (g) of this AD, 
provided that the applicable DU is not removed from the AFM.

(i) New Definitions

    (1) For the purposes of this AD, an affected FWC is an FWC 
standard lower than T7-0. An FWC that is not affected is an FWC 
standard T7-0 having part number (P/N) LA2E20202T70000, or higher 
standard.
    (2) For the purposes of this AD: Group 1 airplanes are those 
equipped with an affected FWC (as defined in paragraph (i)(1) of 
this AD) as of the effective date of this AD. Group 2 airplanes are 
those equipped with FWCs that are not affected (as defined in 
paragraph (i)(1) of this AD) as of the effective date of this AD.

(j) New Requirement of This AD: FWC Replacement or Modification

    For Group 1 airplanes: Within 24 months after the effective date 
of this AD: Replace or modify an affected FWC with an FWC that is 
not affected, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of 
Airbus Service Bulletin A330-31-3232, Revision 01, including 
Appendix 01, dated February 14, 2017.

(k) Parts Installation Prohibition

    (1) For Group 1 airplanes: After accomplishing the actions 
required by paragraph (j) of this AD, no person may install an 
affected FWC on the modified airplane.
    (2) For Group 2 airplanes: As of the effective date of this AD, 
no person may install an affected FWC on any airplane.

(l) Credit for Previous Actions

    This paragraph provides credit for actions required by paragraph 
(j) of this AD, if those actions were performed before the effective 
date of this AD using Airbus Service Bulletin A330-31-3232, dated 
May 4, 2016.

(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].
    (i) Before using any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate 
principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager 
of the local flight standards district office/certificate holding 
district office.
    (ii) AMOCs approved previously for AD 2015-02-17 are approved as 
AMOCs for the corresponding provisions of this AD.
    (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 the Manager, International Section, Transport Standards 
Branch, FAA; or the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA); or 
Airbus SAS's EASA Design Organization Approval (DOA). If approved by 
the DOA, the approval must include the DOA-authorized signature.
    (3) Required for Compliance (RC): If any service information 
contains procedures or tests that are identified as RC, those 
procedures and tests must be done to comply with this AD; any 
procedures or tests that are not identified as RC are recommended. 
Those procedures and tests that are not identified as RC may be 
deviated from using accepted methods in accordance with the 
operator's maintenance or inspection program without obtaining 
approval of an AMOC, provided the procedures and tests identified as 
RC can be done and the airplane can be put back in an airworthy 
condition. Any substitutions or changes to procedures or tests 
identified as RC require approval of an AMOC.

(n) Related Information

    (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information 
(MCAI) EASA AD 2017-0105R1, dated July 17, 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-2018-0169.
    (2) For more information about this AD, contact Vladimir 
Ulyanov, Aerospace Engineer, International Section, Transport 
Standards Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; 
telephone and fax 206-231-3229.
    (3) Service information identified in this AD that is not 
incorporated by reference is available at the addresses specified in 
paragraphs (o)(5) and (o)(6) of this AD.

(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 
October 5, 2018.
    (i) Airbus Service Bulletin A330-31-3232, Revision 01, including 
Appendix 01, dated February 14, 2017.
    (ii) Reserved.
    (4) The following service information was approved for IBR on of 
February 13, 2015 (80 FR 4762, January 29, 2015).
    (i) Airbus A330/A340 Airplane Flight Manual (AFM) Temporary 
Revision TR427, UPDATE OF ELEC--EMER CONFIG PROCEDURE, Issue 1.0, 
dated November 7, 2014.
    (ii) Airbus A330/A340 AFM Temporary Revision TR428, UPDATE OF 
ELEC--EMER CONFIG PROCEDURE, Issue 1.0, dated November 7, 2014.
    (5) For service information identified in this AD, 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.
    (6) 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.
    (7) 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 17, 2018.
Michael Kaszycki,
Acting Director, System Oversight Division, Aircraft Certification 
Service.
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                                             Conclusion                                              (2) Sideways 6g                                       flight warning computers (FWCs) is
                                               This action affects only certain novel                (3) Downward 6g                                       necessary to address the identified
                                             or unusual design features on the                                                                             unsafe condition. This AD requires the
                                                                                                     d. Seats and Seatbelts
                                             balloon models specified in these                                                                             replacement or modifications of the two
                                             special conditions. It is not a rule of                    (1) Each seat and its supporting                   FWCs. This AD also removes airplanes
                                             general applicability and it affects only               structure must be designed for an                     from the applicability. We are issuing
                                             the applicant who applied to the FAA                    occupant mass in accordance paragraph                 this AD to address the unsafe condition
                                             for approval of these features on the                   (a) of these special conditions and for               on these products.
                                             airplane. These special conditions are                  the maximum load factors                              DATES: This AD is effective October 5,
                                             identical in intent to the EASA special                 corresponding to the specified flight and             2018.
                                             conditions, although the formatting has                 ground load conditions, including the                    The Director of the Federal Register
                                             been altered to meet these special                      emergency landing conditions                          approved the incorporation by reference
                                             condition requirements.                                 prescribed in paragraph (c) of these                  of a certain publication listed in this AD
                                                                                                     special conditions.                                   as of October 5, 2018.
                                             List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 31                         (2) Each seat or berth shall be fitted                The Director of the Federal Register
                                               Aircraft, Aviation safety.                            with an individual approved seat belt or              approved the incorporation by reference
                                               The authority citation for these                      harness.                                              of certain other publications listed in
                                             special conditions is as follows:                          (3) Seat belts installed on the balloon            this AD as of February 13, 2015 (80 FR
                                                                                                     must not fail under flight or ground load             4762, January 29, 2015).
                                               Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701–
                                             44702, 44704.                                           conditions or emergency landing                       ADDRESSES: For service information
                                                                                                     conditions in accordance with                         identified in this final rule, contact
                                             The Special Conditions                                  paragraph (c) of these special                        Airbus SAS, Airworthiness Office—
                                             ■ Accordingly, pursuant to the authority                conditions, taking into account the                   EAW, Rond-Point Emile Dewoitine No:
                                             delegated to me by the Administrator,                   geometrical arrangement of the belt                   2, 31700 Blagnac Cedex, France;
                                             the following special conditions are                    attachment and the seat.                              telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5
                                             issued as part of the type certification                  Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on August          61 93 44 51; email account.airworth-
                                             basis for Ultramagic S.A. Model M–56,                   23, 2018.                                             eas@airbus.com; internet http://
                                             M–56C, M–65, M–65C, M–77, M–77C,                        Pat Mullen,                                           www.airbus.com. You may view this
                                             M–90, M–105, M–120, M–130, M–145,                       Manager, Small Airplane Standards Branch,             referenced service information at the
                                             M–160, N–180, N–210, N–250, N–300,                      Aircraft Certification Service.                       FAA, Transport Standards Branch, 2200
                                             N–355, N–425, S–70, S–90, S–105, S–                     [FR Doc. 2018–18885 Filed 8–30–18; 8:45 am]           South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For
                                             130, S–160, T–150, T–180, T–210, V–56,                  BILLING CODE 4910–13–P                                information on the availability of this
                                             V–65, V–77, V–90, and V–105 balloons                                                                          material at the FAA, call 206–231–3195.
                                             with a basket Model no. CV–08.                                                                                It is also available on the internet at
                                                                                                     DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION                          http://www.regulations.gov by searching
                                             1. Hot Air Balloon Crashworthiness
                                                                                                                                                           for and locating Docket No. FAA–2018–
                                             Requirements for Seat Installations and                 Federal Aviation Administration                       0169.
                                             Restraints for Seated and Restrained
                                             Occupants                                               14 CFR Part 39                                        Examining the AD Docket
                                             a. Occupant Mass                                                                                                 You may examine the AD docket on
                                                                                                     [Docket No. FAA–2018–0169; Product
                                                For calculation purposes, it should be               Identifier 2017–NM–095–AD; Amendment
                                                                                                                                                           the internet at http://
                                             assumed the mass of an occupant is at                   39–19372; AD 2018–17–18]                              www.regulations.gov by searching for
                                             least 86 kilograms (190 pounds).                                                                              and locating Docket No. FAA–2018–
                                                                                                     RIN 2120–AA64                                         0169; or in person at Docket Operations
                                             b. Seats, Safety Belts, and Harnesses                                                                         between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday
                                             Factor of Safety                                        Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS                  through Friday, except Federal holidays.
                                                                                                     Airplanes                                             The AD docket contains this final rule,
                                                For each seat, safety belt, and harness,
                                             its attachment to the structure must be                 AGENCY:  Federal Aviation                             the regulatory evaluation, any
                                             shown, by analysis, tests, or both, to be               Administration (FAA), Department of                   comments received, and other
                                             able to withstand the inertia forces                    Transportation (DOT).                                 information. The address for Docket
                                             prescribed in paragraph (c) of these                    ACTION: Final rule.
                                                                                                                                                           Operations (phone: 800–647–5527) is
                                             special conditions multiplied by a                                                                            Docket Operations, U.S. Department of
                                             fitting factor of 1.33.                                 SUMMARY:   We are superseding                         Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
                                                                                                     Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2015–02–                 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
                                             c. Emergency Landing Conditions—                        17, which applied to all Airbus Model                 W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE,
                                             General                                                 A330–200, A330–200 Freighter, and                     Washington, DC 20590.
                                                The balloon—although it may be                       A330–300 series airplanes. AD 2015–                   FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
                                             damaged under emergency landing                         02–17 required revising the electrical                Vladimir Ulyanov, Aerospace Engineer,
                                             conditions—must be designed to give                     emergency configuration procedure in                  International Section, Transport
                                             each occupant every reasonable chance                   the Emergency Procedures section of the               Standards Branch, FAA, 2200 South
                                             of avoiding serious injury in a crash                   airplane flight manual (AFM) to include               216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198;
                                             landing—when seat belts provided for                    procedures for deploying the ram air                  telephone and fax 206–231–3229.
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                                             in the design are properly used—and                     turbine manually to provide sufficient                SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
                                             the occupant is subject to the following                hydraulic power and avoid constant
                                             ultimate inertia forces acting relative to              speed motor/generator (CSM/G)                         Discussion
                                             the surrounding structure as well as                    shedding. Since we issued AD 2015–02–                   We issued a notice of proposed
                                             independently of each other.                            17, we have determined that                           rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
                                             (1) Forward 6g                                          replacement or modification of the two                part 39 to supersede AD 2015–02–17,


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                                             Amendment 39–18084 (80 FR 4762,                         correcting the information related to premod/         to operators that have previously
                                             January 29, 2015) (‘‘AD 2015–02–17’’).                  pre Service Bulletin (SB) or post-mod/post            accomplished an earlier revision of the
                                             AD 2015–02–17 applied to all Airbus                     SB aeroplane configurations.                          required service information identified
                                                                                                       Since EASA AD 2014–0281 was issued, in
                                             Model A330–200, A330–200 Freighter,                     order to improve the ‘‘ELEC EMER CONFIG’’
                                                                                                                                                           in paragraph (j) of this AD; therefore, as
                                             and A330–300 series airplanes. The                      procedure, Airbus developed modifications             specified in paragraph (l) of this AD,
                                             NPRM published in the Federal                           to install improved FWCs, which is                    having accomplished Airbus Service
                                             Register on April 16, 2018 (83 FR                       embodied in production through Airbus                 Bulletin A330–31–3232, dated May 4,
                                             16248). The NPRM was prompted by a                      modification (mod) 205228, and to be                  2016, prior to the effective date of this
                                             determination that replacement or                       embodied in service with Airbus SB A330–              AD means compliance with paragraph
                                             modification of the two FWCs is                         31–3232 * * *.                                        (j) of this AD has already been
                                                                                                       For the reasons described above, this
                                             necessary to address the identified                                                                           established. We have not changed this
                                                                                                     [EASA] AD retains the requirements of EASA
                                             unsafe condition. The NPRM proposed                     AD 2014–0281, which is superseded, and                AD in this regard.
                                             to require the replacement or                           requires installation of a software standard          Conclusion
                                             modification of the two FWCs. The                       upgrade [or replacement] of the two FWCs
                                             NPRM also proposed to remove                            and removal of the applicable AFM TR once                We reviewed the relevant data,
                                             airplanes from the applicability. We are                the aeroplane is modified.                            considered the comments received, and
                                             issuing this AD to address the identified                 Since EASA AD 2017–0105 was issued, it              determined that air safety and the
                                             unsafe condition.                                       was identified that there was no need to
                                                                                                                                                           public interest require adopting this
                                                                                                     require removal of applicable AFM TR, nor
                                                The European Aviation Safety Agency                                                                        final rule as proposed, except for minor
                                                                                                     incorporation of a later AFM revision, as the
                                             (EASA), which is the Technical Agent                    contents are identical. This revised [EASA]           editorial changes. We have determined
                                             for the Member States of the European                   AD deletes the requirement of paragraph (3)           that these minor changes:
                                             Union, has issued EASA AD 2017–                         [of EASA AD 2017–0105].                                  • Are consistent with the intent that
                                             0105R1, dated July 17, 2017 (referred to                *     *    *    *    *                                was proposed in the NPRM for
                                             after this as the Mandatory Continuing                    You may examine the MCAI in the                     addressing the unsafe condition; and
                                             Airworthiness Information, or ‘‘the                     AD docket on the internet at http://                     • Do not add any additional burden
                                             MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe condition                 www.regulations.gov by searching for                  upon the public than was already
                                             for all Airbus SAS Model A330–200,                      and locating Docket No. FAA–2018–                     proposed in the NPRM.
                                             A330–200 Freighter, and A330–300                        0169.
                                             series airplanes. The MCAI states:                                                                            Related Service Information Under 1
                                                                                                     Comments                                              CFR Part 51
                                                The Constant Speed Motor/Generator
                                             (CSM/G), as installed on Airbus A330                      We gave the public the opportunity to                 Airbus SAS has issued A330/A340
                                             aeroplanes, is qualified for an overload                participate in developing this final rule.            Airplane Flight Manual (AFM)
                                             condition of 9.5 kVA [kilovolt-ampere] for 30           The following presents the comments                   Temporary Revision (TR) TR427,
                                             minutes. This duration is sufficient to                 received on the NPRM and the FAA’s
                                             perform safe landing and go-around.
                                                                                                                                                           UPDATE OF ELEC—EMER CONFIG
                                                                                                     response to each comment. The Air Line                PROCEDURE, Issue 1.0, dated
                                             However, electrical load analysis revealed              Pilots Association, International
                                             that the hydraulic power might not be                                                                         November 7, 2014; and A330/A340
                                             sufficient to supply the CSM/G during slat/
                                                                                                     (ALPA), indicated its support for the                 AFM TR TR428, UPDATE OF ELEC—
                                             flap extension, when only one engine is                 NPRM.                                                 EMER CONFIG PROCEDURE, Issue 1.0,
                                             running.                                                Request for Additional Credit                         dated November 7, 2014. This service
                                                This condition, if not corrected, and in                                                                   information describes updated electrical
                                             conjunction with the loss of main system,                  Delta Air Lines requested that
                                                                                                     paragraph (l) of the proposed AD,                     emergency configuration procedures in
                                             could lead to a scenario where the crew is
                                             not clearly warned that the electrical system           ‘‘Credit for Previous Actions,’’ include              the AFM. This service information is
                                             has switched on the battery and thus has a              Airbus Service Bulletin A330–31–3232,                 distinct because it applies to airplanes
                                             limited duration to support a safe landing.             Revision 01, dated February 14, 2017, as              in different configurations.
                                                To initially address this potential unsafe           well as Airbus Service Bulletin A330–                   Airbus SAS has issued Service
                                             condition, Airbus issued an Aircraft Flight             31–3232, dated May 4, 2016.                           Bulletin A330–31–3232, Revision 01,
                                             Manual (AFM) Temporary Revision (TR) to                                                                       including Appendix 01, dated February
                                                                                                        We disagree this change is necessary.
                                             amend the electrical emergency configuration                                                                  14, 2017. This service information
                                             ‘‘ELEC EMER CONFIG’’ procedure to require               Paragraph (f) of this AD requires
                                                                                                     compliance with this AD unless already                describes procedures for replacement or
                                             the pilot to deploy the ram air turbine
                                             manually before setting the Landing                     done. Paragraph (j) of this AD mandates               modification of the FWCs.
                                             Recovery to ‘‘ON’’ position, which provides             actions in accordance with Airbus                       This service information is reasonably
                                             sufficient hydraulic power and avoids CSM/              Service Bulletin A330–31–3232,                        available because the interested parties
                                             G shedding under worst-case operational                 Revision 01, dated February 14, 2017.                 have access to it through their normal
                                             conditions. Consequently, EASA issued AD                Therefore, as specified in paragraph (f)              course of business or by the means
                                             2014–0273 to require amendment of the AFM               of this AD, having previously                         identified in the ADDRESSES section.
                                             by incorporating the applicable Airbus TR.
                                                                                                     accomplished the actions specified in                 Costs of Compliance
                                                After finding that [EASA] AD 2014–0273
                                             contained some incorrect and incomplete                 Airbus Service Bulletin A330–31–3232,
                                             information, EASA issued AD 2014–0281                   Revision 01, dated February 14, 2017,                   We estimate that this AD affects 105
                                             [which corresponds to FAA AD 2015–02–17],               means compliance with paragraph (j) of                airplanes of U.S. registry.
                                             retaining the requirements of EASA AD                   this AD has already been established. In                We estimate the following costs to
                                             2014–0273, which was superseded, but                    paragraph (l) of this AD, we give credit              comply with this AD:
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                                                                                                                                ESTIMATED COSTS
                                                                                                                                                                                                Cost per       Cost on U.S.
                                                                                                    Labor cost                                                                Parts cost        product         operators

                                             4 work-hour × $85 per hour = $340 ............................................................................................      $0               $340            $35,700



                                                According to the manufacturer, some                              1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory                         (d) Subject
                                             of the costs of this AD may be covered                            action’’ under Executive Order 12866;                           Air Transport Association (ATA) of
                                             under warranty, thereby reducing the                                2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the                   America Code 24, Electrical power.
                                             cost impact on affected individuals. We                           DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures
                                                                                                                                                                              (e) Reason
                                             do not control warranty coverage for                              (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979);
                                             affected individuals. As a result, we                               3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in                      This AD was prompted by an electrical
                                             have included all costs in our cost                               Alaska; and                                                    load analysis that revealed that hydraulic
                                             estimate.                                                                                                                        power might not be sufficient to supply the
                                                                                                                 4. Will not have a significant
                                                                                                                                                                              constant speed motor/generator (CSM/G)
                                             Authority for This Rulemaking                                     economic impact, positive or negative,                         during slat/flap extension when only one
                                                                                                               on a substantial number of small entities                      engine is running and a determination that
                                                Title 49 of the United States Code                             under the criteria of the Regulatory                           replacement or modification of the two flight
                                             specifies the FAA’s authority to issue                            Flexibility Act.                                               warning computers (FWCs) is necessary to
                                             rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I,                                                                                            address the identified unsafe condition. We
                                             section 106, describes the authority of                           List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
                                                                                                                                                                              are issuing this AD to prevent such a
                                             the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII:                                Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation                       condition which, in conjunction with the
                                             Aviation Programs, describes in more                              safety, Incorporation by reference,                            loss of the main electrical system, could lead
                                             detail the scope of the Agency’s                                  Safety.                                                        to the scenario where the flight crew is not
                                             authority.                                                                                                                       clearly warned that the electrical system has
                                                                                                               Adoption of the Amendment                                      switched on the battery and thus has a
                                                We are issuing this rulemaking under
                                             the authority described in Subtitle VII,                            Accordingly, under the authority                             limited duration that would allow a safe
                                                                                                               delegated to me by the Administrator,                          landing.
                                             Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701:
                                             ‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that                              the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as                               (f) Compliance
                                             section, Congress charges the FAA with                            follows:                                                         Comply with this AD within the
                                             promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in                                                                                       compliance times specified, unless already
                                             air commerce by prescribing regulations                           PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
                                                                                                                                                                              done.
                                             for practices, methods, and procedures                            DIRECTIVES
                                                                                                                                                                              (g) Retained Airplane Flight Manual (AFM)
                                             the Administrator finds necessary for                             ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39                        Revision, With a New Exception
                                             safety in air commerce. This regulation                           continues to read as follows:
                                             is within the scope of that authority                                                                                               This paragraph restates the requirements of
                                                                                                                   Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.                 paragraph (g) of AD 2015–02–17, with a new
                                             because it addresses an unsafe condition
                                                                                                                                                                              exception. Except for airplanes identified in
                                             that is likely to exist or develop on                             § 39.13      [Amended]                                         paragraph (h) of this AD: Within 15 days after
                                             products identified in this rulemaking                                                                                           February 13, 2015 (the effective date of AD
                                             action.                                                           ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by
                                                                                                                                                                              2015–02–17), revise the Emergency
                                                This AD is issued in accordance with                           removing Airworthiness Directive (AD)
                                                                                                                                                                              Procedures section of the Airbus A330/A340
                                             authority delegated by the Executive                              2015–02–2017, Amendment 39–18084                               AFM to include the information in the
                                             Director, Aircraft Certification Service,                         (80 FR 4762, January 29, 2015), and                            applicable Airbus temporary revision (TR)
                                             as authorized by FAA Order 8000.51C.                              adding the following new AD:                                   specified in paragraph (g)(1) or (g)(2) of this
                                             In accordance with that order, issuance                           2018–17–18 Airbus SAS: Amendment 39–                           AD. This may be done by inserting a copy of
                                             of ADs is normally a function of the                                  19372; Docket No. FAA–2018–0169;                           the applicable TR specified in paragraph
                                             Compliance and Airworthiness                                          Product Identifier 2017–NM–095–AD.                         (g)(1) or (g)(2) of this AD into the AFM.
                                             Division, but during this transition                                                                                             Operate the airplane according to the
                                                                                                               (a) Effective Date
                                                                                                                                                                              procedures in the applicable TR. When the
                                             period, the Executive Director has                                  This AD is effective October 5, 2018.                        information in the applicable TR has been
                                             delegated the authority to issue ADs                                                                                             included in the general revisions of the AFM,
                                             applicable to transport category                                  (b) Affected ADs
                                                                                                                                                                              the general revisions may be inserted into the
                                             airplanes and associated appliances to                              This AD replaces AD 2015–02–17,                              AFM, provided the relevant information in
                                             the Director of the System Oversight                              Amendment 39–18084 (80 FR 4762, January                        the general revision is identical to that in the
                                             Division.                                                         29, 2015) (‘‘AD 2015–02–17’’).                                 TR, and the TR may be removed.
                                                                                                               (c) Applicability                                                 (1) For airplanes in Airbus pre-
                                             Regulatory Findings
                                                                                                                  This AD applies to the airplanes identified                 modification 47930 configuration and pre-
                                               We determined that this AD will not                             in paragraphs (c)(1), (c)(2), and (c)(3) of this               Airbus Service Bulletin A330–28–3067
                                             have federalism implications under                                AD, certificated in any category, all                          configuration: Airbus A330/A340 AFM TR
                                             Executive Order 13132. This AD will                               manufacturer serial numbers, except those                      TR427, UPDATE OF ELEC—EMER CONFIG
                                             not have a substantial direct effect on                           airplanes with Airbus modification 205228                      PROCEDURE, Issue 1.0, dated November 7,
                                             the States, on the relationship between                           embodied in production.                                        2014.
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                                                                                                                  (1) Airbus SAS Model A330–201, –202,                           (2) For airplanes in Airbus post-
                                             the national government and the States,
                                                                                                               –203, –223, and –243 airplanes.                                modification 47930 configuration or post-
                                             or on the distribution of power and                                                                                              Airbus Service Bulletin A330–28–3067
                                                                                                                  (2) Airbus SAS Model A330–223F and
                                             responsibilities among the various                                –243F airplanes.                                               configuration: Airbus A330/A340 AFM TR
                                             levels of government.                                                (3) Airbus SAS Model A330–301, –302,                        TR428, UPDATE OF ELEC—EMER CONFIG
                                               For the reasons discussed above, I                              –303, –321, –322, –323, –341, –342, and –343                   PROCEDURE, Issue 1.0, dated November 7,
                                             certify that this AD:                                             airplanes.                                                     2014.



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                                             (h) New Airplanes Not Affected by the                      (i) Before using any approved AMOC,                PROCEDURE, Issue 1.0, dated November 7,
                                             Retained AFM Revision                                   notify your appropriate principal inspector,          2014.
                                               Airplanes operated with an AFM that                   or lacking a principal inspector, the manager            (ii) Airbus A330/A340 AFM Temporary
                                             incorporates the information in Airbus                  of the local flight standards district office/        Revision TR428, UPDATE OF ELEC—EMER
                                             EMERGENCY PROCEDURES/24–                                certificate holding district office.                  CONFIG PROCEDURE, Issue 1.0, dated
                                             ELECTRICAL POWER/ELEC—EMER                                 (ii) AMOCs approved previously for AD              November 7, 2014.
                                             CONFIG Documentary Unit (DU)                            2015–02–17 are approved as AMOCs for the                 (5) For service information identified in
                                             00005218.0001001 (for airplanes in Airbus               corresponding provisions of this AD.                  this AD, contact Airbus SAS, Airworthiness
                                             pre-modification 47930 configuration and                   (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: As of the         Office—EAW, Rond-Point Emile Dewoitine
                                             pre-Airbus Service Bulletin A330–28–3067                effective date of this AD, for any requirement        No: 2, 31700 Blagnac Cedex, France;
                                             configuration), or DU 00005218.0002001 (for             in this AD to obtain corrective actions from          telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61
                                             airplanes in an Airbus post-modification                a manufacturer, the action must be                    93 44 51; email account.airworth-eas@
                                             47930 configuration or post-Airbus Service              accomplished using a method approved by               airbus.com; internet http://www.airbus.com.
                                             Bulletin A330–28–3067 configuration), as                the Manager, International Section, Transport            (6) You may view this service information
                                             applicable, are compliant with the                      Standards Branch, FAA; or the European                at the FAA, Transport Standards Branch,
                                             requirements of paragraph (g) of this AD,               Aviation Safety Agency (EASA); or Airbus              2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For
                                             provided that the applicable DU is not                  SAS’s EASA Design Organization Approval               information on the availability of this
                                             removed from the AFM.                                   (DOA). If approved by the DOA, the approval           material at the FAA, call 206–231–3195.
                                                                                                     must include the DOA-authorized signature.               (7) You may view this service information
                                             (i) New Definitions
                                                                                                        (3) Required for Compliance (RC): If any           that is incorporated by reference at the
                                                (1) For the purposes of this AD, an affected         service information contains procedures or            National Archives and Records
                                             FWC is an FWC standard lower than T7–0.                 tests that are identified as RC, those                Administration (NARA). For information on
                                             An FWC that is not affected is an FWC                   procedures and tests must be done to comply           the availability of this material at NARA, call
                                             standard T7–0 having part number (P/N)                  with this AD; any procedures or tests that are        202–741–6030, or go to: http://
                                             LA2E20202T70000, or higher standard.                    not identified as RC are recommended. Those           www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-
                                                (2) For the purposes of this AD: Group 1             procedures and tests that are not identified          locations.html.
                                             airplanes are those equipped with an affected           as RC may be deviated from using accepted
                                             FWC (as defined in paragraph (i)(1) of this                                                                     Issued in Des Moines, Washington, on
                                                                                                     methods in accordance with the operator’s
                                             AD) as of the effective date of this AD. Group                                                                August 17, 2018.
                                                                                                     maintenance or inspection program without
                                             2 airplanes are those equipped with FWCs                obtaining approval of an AMOC, provided               Michael Kaszycki,
                                             that are not affected (as defined in paragraph          the procedures and tests identified as RC can         Acting Director, System Oversight Division,
                                             (i)(1) of this AD) as of the effective date of          be done and the airplane can be put back in           Aircraft Certification Service.
                                             this AD.                                                an airworthy condition. Any substitutions or          [FR Doc. 2018–18736 Filed 8–30–18; 8:45 am]
                                             (j) New Requirement of This AD: FWC                     changes to procedures or tests identified as          BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
                                             Replacement or Modification                             RC require approval of an AMOC.
                                                For Group 1 airplanes: Within 24 months              (n) Related Information
                                             after the effective date of this AD: Replace or           (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing                   DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
                                             modify an affected FWC with an FWC that                 Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA AD
                                             is not affected, in accordance with the                 2017–0105R1, dated July 17, 2017, for related         Federal Aviation Administration
                                             Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus                   information. This MCAI may be found in the
                                             Service Bulletin A330–31–3232, Revision 01,             AD docket on the internet at http://                  14 CFR Part 39
                                             including Appendix 01, dated February 14,               www.regulations.gov by searching for and
                                             2017.                                                   locating Docket No. FAA–2018–0169.                    [Docket No. FAA–2018–0361; Product
                                             (k) Parts Installation Prohibition                        (2) For more information about this AD,             Identifier 2017–NM–160–AD; Amendment
                                                                                                     contact Vladimir Ulyanov, Aerospace                   39–19373; AD 2018–17–19]
                                                (1) For Group 1 airplanes: After
                                             accomplishing the actions required by                   Engineer, International Section, Transport
                                                                                                     Standards Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th               RIN 2120–AA64
                                             paragraph (j) of this AD, no person may
                                             install an affected FWC on the modified                 St., Des Moines, WA 98198; telephone and
                                                                                                     fax 206–231–3229.                                     Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS
                                             airplane.
                                                                                                       (3) Service information identified in this          Airplanes
                                                (2) For Group 2 airplanes: As of the
                                             effective date of this AD, no person may                AD that is not incorporated by reference is
                                                                                                     available at the addresses specified in               AGENCY:  Federal Aviation
                                             install an affected FWC on any airplane.                                                                      Administration (FAA), Department of
                                                                                                     paragraphs (o)(5) and (o)(6) of this AD.
                                             (l) Credit for Previous Actions                                                                               Transportation (DOT).
                                                                                                     (o) Material Incorporated by Reference
                                                This paragraph provides credit for actions                                                                 ACTION: Final rule.
                                             required by paragraph (j) of this AD, if those             (1) The Director of the Federal Register
                                             actions were performed before the effective             approved the incorporation by reference               SUMMARY:   We are adopting a new
                                             date of this AD using Airbus Service Bulletin           (IBR) of the service information listed in this       airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
                                             A330–31–3232, dated May 4, 2016.                        paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR
                                                                                                                                                           Airbus SAS Model A318, A319, and
                                                                                                     part 51.
                                             (m) Other FAA AD Provisions                                (2) You must use this service information          A320 series airplanes, and Model A321–
                                               (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance                 as applicable to do the actions required by           111, –112, –131, –211, –212, –213, –231,
                                             (AMOCs): The Manager, International                     this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise.          –232, –251N, –253N, and –271N
                                             Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA,                  (3) The following service information was          airplanes. This AD was prompted by a
                                             has the authority to approve AMOCs for this             approved for IBR on October 5, 2018.                  determination that more restrictive
                                             AD, if requested using the procedures found                (i) Airbus Service Bulletin A330–31–3232,          maintenance requirements and
                                             in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR              Revision 01, including Appendix 01, dated             airworthiness limitations are necessary.
                                             39.19, send your request to your principal              February 14, 2017.                                    This AD requires revising the
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                                             inspector or local Flight Standards District               (ii) Reserved.
                                                                                                                                                           maintenance or inspection program, as
                                             Office, as appropriate. If sending information             (4) The following service information was
                                             directly to the International Section, send it          approved for IBR on of February 13, 2015 (80          applicable, to incorporate the specified
                                             to the attention of the person identified in            FR 4762, January 29, 2015).                           maintenance requirements and
                                             paragraph (n)(2) of this AD. Information may               (i) Airbus A330/A340 Airplane Flight               airworthiness limitations. We are
                                             be emailed to: 9-ANM-116-AMOC-                          Manual (AFM) Temporary Revision TR427,                issuing this AD to address the unsafe
                                             REQUESTS@faa.gov.                                       UPDATE OF ELEC—EMER CONFIG                            condition on these products.


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Document Created: 2018-08-31 00:53:38
Document Modified: 2018-08-31 00:53:38
CategoryRegulatory Information
CollectionFederal Register
sudoc ClassAE 2.7:
GS 4.107:
AE 2.106:
PublisherOffice of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
SectionRules and Regulations
ActionFinal rule.
DatesThis AD is effective October 5, 2018.
ContactVladimir Ulyanov, Aerospace Engineer, International Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; telephone and fax 206-231-3229.
FR Citation83 FR 44457 
RIN Number2120-AA64
CFR AssociatedAir Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety

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