83 FR 46677 - Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 179 (September 14, 2018)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 179 (September 14, 2018)
| Page Range | 46677-46679 | |
| FR Document | 2018-19767 |
[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 179 (Friday, September 14, 2018)] [Proposed Rules] [Pages 46677-46679] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2018-19767] [[Page 46677]] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2018-0791; Product Identifier 2018-NM-043-AD] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Airbus SAS Model A350-941 airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by a determination that certain holes for the vertical tail plane (VTP) tension bolts connection are not properly protected against corrosion. This proposed AD would require modifying the VTP tension bolts connection by adding sealant and protective treatment to the head of the connection, at the barrel nut cavities, and in the surrounding area. We are proposing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products. DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by November 13, 2018. ADDRESSES: You may send comments, using the procedures found in 14 CFR 11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following methods:Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments. Fax: 202-493-2251. Mail: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590. Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail address above between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. For the incorporation by reference (IBR) material described in the ``Related IBR material under 1 CFR part 51'' section in SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION, contact EASA, Konrad-Adenauer-Ufer 3, 50668 Cologne, Germany; telephone +49 221 89990 1000; email [email protected]; internet www.easa.europa.eu. You may find this IBR material on the EASA website at https://ad.easa.europa.eu. You may view this IBR material 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 in the AD docket on the internet at http://www.regulations.gov. 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- 0791; or in person at the Docket Management Facility between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket contains this NPRM, the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and other information. The street address for 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: Comments Invited We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or arguments about this proposal. Send your comments to an address listed under the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2018-0791; Product Identifier 2018-NM-043-AD'' at the beginning of your comments. We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory, economic, environmental, and energy aspects of this NPRM. We will consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend this NPRM 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 NPRM. Discussion The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical Agent for the Member States of the European Union, has issued EASA AD 2018-0045, dated February 15, 2018; corrected February 22, 2018 (``EASA AD 2018-0045'') (also referred to as the Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or ``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for certain Airbus SAS Model A350-941 airplanes. The MCAI states: It was identified that the section 19 holes for the Vertical Tail Plane (VTP) tension bolts connection are not properly protected against corrosion. This condition, if not corrected, could reduce the structural integrity of the VTP [and could ultimately lead to reduced controllability of the airplane]. To address this unsafe condition, Airbus developed production mod 108307 and mod 110696 to improve protection against corrosion, and issued the SB [Service Bulletin A350-55-P002] to provide in- service modification instructions. For the reasons described above, this [EASA] AD requires a modification by adding sealant and protective treatment to the head of the section 19 VTP tension bolts connection, at the barrel nut cavities and in the surrounding area. This [EASA] AD was corrected to clarify the text of the ``Modification''. Related IBR Material Under 1 CFR Part 51 EASA AD 2018-0045, dated February 15, 2018; corrected February 22, 2018, describes procedures for modifying the VTP tension bolts connection by adding sealant and protective treatment to the head of the connection, at the barrel nut cavities, and in the surrounding area. This material 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 and it is publicly available through the EASA website. FAA's Determination and Requirements of This Proposed AD 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 referenced above. We are proposing this AD because we evaluated all pertinent information and determined an unsafe condition exists and is likely to exist or develop on other products of the same type design. Explanation of Required Compliance Information In the FAA's ongoing efforts to improve the efficiency of the AD process, the FAA worked with Airbus and EASA to develop a process to use certain EASA ADs as the primary source of information for compliance with requirements for corresponding FAA ADs. As a result, EASA AD 2018-0045 will be incorporated by reference in the FAA final rule. This proposed AD would, therefore, require compliance with the provisions specified in EASA AD 2018-0045, except for any differences identified as exceptions in the regulatory text of this proposed AD. Service information referenced in EASA AD 2018-0045 that is required for [[Page 46678]] compliance with EASA AD 2018-0045 will be available at http://www.regulations.gov under Docket No. FAA-2018-0791 after the FAA final rule is published. Explanation of ``RC'' (Required for Compliance) EASA AD 2018-0045 might refer to service information that contains procedures or tests that are identified as RC. 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 alternative method of compliance (AMOC), provided the procedures and tests identified as RC can be done and the airplane can be put back in an airworthy condition. Explanation of Change to Applicability We have revised the applicability of this AD to identify model designations as published in the most recent type certificate data sheet for the affected model. Costs of Compliance We estimate that this proposed AD affects 6 airplanes of U.S. registry. We estimate the following costs to comply with this proposed AD: Estimated Costs for Required Actions ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cost per Cost on U.S. Labor cost Parts cost product operators ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 50 work-hours x $85 per hour = $4,250........................... $9,200 $13,450 $80,700 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- According to the manufacturer, some or all of the costs of this proposed AD may be covered under warranty, thereby reducing the cost impact on affected individuals. We do not control warranty coverage for affected individuals. As a result, we have included all costs in our cost estimate. Authority for This Rulemaking Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the authority of the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII: Aviation Programs, describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's authority. We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: ``General requirements.'' Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this rulemaking action. This proposed AD is issued in accordance with authority delegated by the Executive Director, Aircraft Certification Service, as authorized by FAA Order 8000.51C. In accordance with that order, issuance of ADs is normally a function of the Compliance and Airworthiness Division, but during this transition period, the Executive Director has delegated the authority to issue ADs applicable to transport category airplanes to the Director of the System Oversight Division. Regulatory Findings We determined that this proposed AD would not have federalism implications under Executive Order 13132. This proposed AD would not have a substantial direct effect on the States, on the relationship between the national Government and the States, or on the distribution of power and responsibilities among the various levels of government. For the reasons discussed above, I certify this proposed regulation: 1. Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive Order 12866; 2. Is not a ``significant rule'' under the DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); 3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska; and 4. Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by reference, Safety. The Proposed Amendment Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator, the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part 39 as follows: PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES 0 1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows: Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. Sec. 39.13 [Amended] 0 2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness directive (AD): Airbus SAS: Docket No. FAA-2018-0791; Product Identifier 2018-NM- 043-AD. (a) Comments Due Date We must receive comments by November 13, 2018. (b) Affected ADs None. (c) Applicability This AD applies to Airbus SAS Model A350-941 airplanes, certificated in any category, as identified in the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) Airworthiness Directive 2018-0045, dated February 15, 2018; corrected February 22, 2018 (``EASA AD 2018- 0045''). (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 53, Fuselage; 55, Stabilizers. (e) Reason This AD was prompted by a determination that the section 19 holes for the vertical tail plane (VTP) tension bolts connection are not properly protected against corrosion. We are issuing this AD to address corrosion of the VTP tension bolts connection, which could reduce the structural integrity of the VTP, and could ultimately lead to reduced controllability of the airplane. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Requirements Except as specified by paragraph (h) of this AD: Comply with all required actions and compliance times specified in, and in accordance with, EASA AD 2018-0045. (h) Exceptions to EASA AD 2018-0045 (1) For purposes of determining compliance with the requirements of this AD, where EASA AD 2018-0045 refers to its effective date, this AD requires using the effective date of this AD. (2) The ``Remarks'' section of EASA AD 2018-0045 does not apply. [[Page 46679]] (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 instructions from a manufacturer, the instructions must be accomplished using a method approved by the Manager, International Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA; or 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): Any RC procedures and tests identified in the service information referenced in EASA AD 2018- 0045 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. (j) Related Information (1) For information about EASA AD 2018-0045, contact EASA, Konrad-Adenauer-Ufer 3, 50668 Cologne, Germany; telephone +49 221 89990 6017; email [email protected]pa.eu; Internet www.easa.europa.eu. You may find this EASA AD on the EASA website at https://ad.easa.europa.eu. You may view this EASA AD 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. EASA AD 2018-0045 may be found in the AD docket on the internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2018-0791. (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. Issued in Des Moines, Washington, on August 16, 2018. Michael Kaszycki, Acting Director, System Oversight Division, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2018-19767 Filed 9-13-18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION It is also available in the AD docket on This condition, if not corrected, could
the internet at http:// reduce the structural integrity of the VTP
Federal Aviation Administration www.regulations.gov. [and could ultimately lead to reduced
controllability of the airplane].
Examining the AD Docket To address this unsafe condition, Airbus
14 CFR Part 39 developed production mod 108307 and mod
[Docket No. FAA–2018–0791; Product
You may examine the AD docket on 110696 to improve protection against
Identifier 2018–NM–043–AD] the internet at http:// corrosion, and issued the SB [Service
www.regulations.gov by searching for Bulletin A350–55–P002] to provide in-
RIN 2120–AA64 and locating Docket No. FAA–2018– service modification instructions.
0791; or in person at the Docket For the reasons described above, this
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Management Facility between 9 a.m. [EASA] AD requires a modification by adding
Airplanes and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
sealant and protective treatment to the head
of the section 19 VTP tension bolts
AGENCY: Federal Aviation except Federal holidays. The AD docket connection, at the barrel nut cavities and in
Administration (FAA), DOT. contains this NPRM, the regulatory the surrounding area.
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking evaluation, any comments received, and This [EASA] AD was corrected to clarify
(NPRM). other information. The street address for the text of the ‘‘Modification’’.
the Docket Operations office (telephone Related IBR Material Under 1 CFR Part
SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new 800–647–5527) is in the ADDRESSES 51
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain section. Comments will be available in
Airbus SAS Model A350–941 airplanes. the AD docket shortly after receipt. EASA AD 2018–0045, dated February
This proposed AD was prompted by a 15, 2018; corrected February 22, 2018,
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
determination that certain holes for the describes procedures for modifying the
Kathleen Arrigotti, Aerospace Engineer,
vertical tail plane (VTP) tension bolts VTP tension bolts connection by adding
International Section, Transport
connection are not properly protected sealant and protective treatment to the
Standards Branch, FAA, 2200 South
against corrosion. This proposed AD head of the connection, at the barrel nut
216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198;
would require modifying the VTP cavities, and in the surrounding area.
telephone and fax 206–231–3218.
tension bolts connection by adding This material is reasonably available
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: because the interested parties have
sealant and protective treatment to the
head of the connection, at the barrel nut Comments Invited access to it through their normal course
cavities, and in the surrounding area. of business or by the means identified
We invite you to send any written in the ADDRESSES section and it is
We are proposing this AD to address the relevant data, views, or arguments about
unsafe condition on these products. publicly available through the EASA
this proposal. Send your comments to website.
DATES: We must receive comments on an address listed under the ADDRESSES
this proposed AD by November 13, section. Include ‘‘Docket No. FAA– FAA’s Determination and Requirements
2018. 2018–0791; Product Identifier 2018– of This Proposed AD
ADDRESSES: You may send comments, NM–043–AD’’ at the beginning of your This product has been approved by
using the procedures found in 14 CFR comments. We specifically invite the aviation authority of another
11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following comments on the overall regulatory, country, and is approved for operation
methods: economic, environmental, and energy in the United States. Pursuant to our
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to aspects of this NPRM. We will consider bilateral agreement with the State of
http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the all comments received by the closing Design Authority, we have been notified
instructions for submitting comments. date and may amend this NPRM based of the unsafe condition described in the
• Fax: 202–493–2251. on those comments. MCAI referenced above. We are
• Mail: U.S. Department of We will post all comments we proposing this AD because we evaluated
Transportation, Docket Operations, receive, without change, to http:// all pertinent information and
M–30, West Building Ground Floor, www.regulations.gov, including any determined an unsafe condition exists
Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey personal information you provide. We and is likely to exist or develop on other
Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590. will also post a report summarizing each products of the same type design.
• Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail substantive verbal contact we receive
address above between 9 a.m. and 5 about this NPRM. Explanation of Required Compliance
p.m., Monday through Friday, except Information
Discussion In the FAA’s ongoing efforts to
Federal holidays.
For the incorporation by reference The European Aviation Safety Agency improve the efficiency of the AD
(IBR) material described in the ‘‘Related (EASA), which is the Technical Agent process, the FAA worked with Airbus
IBR material under 1 CFR part 51’’ for the Member States of the European and EASA to develop a process to use
section in SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION, Union, has issued EASA AD 2018–0045, certain EASA ADs as the primary source
contact EASA, Konrad-Adenauer-Ufer 3, dated February 15, 2018; corrected of information for compliance with
50668 Cologne, Germany; telephone +49 February 22, 2018 (‘‘EASA AD 2018– requirements for corresponding FAA
221 89990 1000; email ADs@ 0045’’) (also referred to as the ADs. As a result, EASA AD 2018–0045
easa.europa.eu; internet Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness will be incorporated by reference in the
daltland on DSKBBV9HB2PROD with PROPOSALS
www.easa.europa.eu. You may find this Information, or ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct FAA final rule. This proposed AD
IBR material on the EASA website at an unsafe condition for certain Airbus would, therefore, require compliance
https://ad.easa.europa.eu. You may SAS Model A350–941 airplanes. The with the provisions specified in EASA
view this IBR material at the FAA, MCAI states: AD 2018–0045, except for any
Transport Standards Branch, 2200 It was identified that the section 19 holes differences identified as exceptions in
South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For for the Vertical Tail Plane (VTP) tension bolts the regulatory text of this proposed AD.
information on the availability of this connection are not properly protected against Service information referenced in EASA
material at the FAA, call 206–231–3195. corrosion. AD 2018–0045 that is required for
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compliance with EASA AD 2018–0045 not identified as RC may be deviated Explanation of Change to Applicability
will be available at http:// from using accepted methods in We have revised the applicability of
www.regulations.gov under Docket No. accordance with the operator’s this AD to identify model designations
FAA–2018–0791 after the FAA final maintenance or inspection program as published in the most recent type
rule is published. without obtaining approval of an certificate data sheet for the affected
Explanation of ‘‘RC’’ (Required for alternative method of compliance model.
Compliance) (AMOC), provided the procedures and
tests identified as RC can be done and Costs of Compliance
EASA AD 2018–0045 might refer to the airplane can be put back in an We estimate that this proposed AD
service information that contains airworthy condition. affects 6 airplanes of U.S. registry. We
procedures or tests that are identified as estimate the following costs to comply
RC. Those procedures and tests that are with this proposed AD:
ESTIMATED COSTS FOR REQUIRED ACTIONS
Cost per Cost on U.S.
Labor cost Parts cost product operators
50 work-hours × $85 per hour = $4,250 ..................................................................................... $9,200 $13,450 $80,700
According to the manufacturer, some Regulatory Findings Airbus SAS: Docket No. FAA–2018–0791;
or all of the costs of this proposed AD Product Identifier 2018–NM–043–AD.
We determined that this proposed AD
may be covered under warranty, thereby would not have federalism implications (a) Comments Due Date
reducing the cost impact on affected under Executive Order 13132. This We must receive comments by November
individuals. We do not control warranty proposed AD would not have a 13, 2018.
coverage for affected individuals. As a substantial direct effect on the States, on
result, we have included all costs in our (b) Affected ADs
the relationship between the national
cost estimate. Government and the States, or on the None.
Authority for This Rulemaking distribution of power and (c) Applicability
responsibilities among the various This AD applies to Airbus SAS Model
Title 49 of the United States Code levels of government. A350–941 airplanes, certificated in any
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue For the reasons discussed above, I category, as identified in the European
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, certify this proposed regulation: Aviation Safety Agency (EASA)
section 106, describes the authority of 1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory Airworthiness Directive 2018–0045, dated
the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII: action’’ under Executive Order 12866; February 15, 2018; corrected February 22,
Aviation Programs, describes in more 2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the 2018 (‘‘EASA AD 2018–0045’’).
detail the scope of the Agency’s DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures (d) Subject
authority. (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979);
Air Transport Association (ATA) of
3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in
We are issuing this rulemaking under America Code 53, Fuselage; 55, Stabilizers.
Alaska; and
the authority described in Subtitle VII, 4. Will not have a significant (e) Reason
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: economic impact, positive or negative, This AD was prompted by a determination
‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that on a substantial number of small entities that the section 19 holes for the vertical tail
section, Congress charges the FAA with under the criteria of the Regulatory plane (VTP) tension bolts connection are not
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in Flexibility Act. properly protected against corrosion. We are
air commerce by prescribing regulations issuing this AD to address corrosion of the
for practices, methods, and procedures List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 VTP tension bolts connection, which could
the Administrator finds necessary for Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation reduce the structural integrity of the VTP,
safety in air commerce. This regulation safety, Incorporation by reference, and could ultimately lead to reduced
is within the scope of that authority controllability of the airplane.
Safety.
because it addresses an unsafe condition (f) Compliance
The Proposed Amendment
that is likely to exist or develop on Comply with this AD within the
products identified in this rulemaking Accordingly, under the authority compliance times specified, unless already
action. delegated to me by the Administrator, done.
the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part
This proposed AD is issued in (g) Requirements
39 as follows:
accordance with authority delegated by Except as specified by paragraph (h) of this
the Executive Director, Aircraft PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS AD: Comply with all required actions and
Certification Service, as authorized by DIRECTIVES compliance times specified in, and in
FAA Order 8000.51C. In accordance accordance with, EASA AD 2018–0045.
daltland on DSKBBV9HB2PROD with PROPOSALS
with that order, issuance of ADs is ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 (h) Exceptions to EASA AD 2018–0045
normally a function of the Compliance continues to read as follows:
(1) For purposes of determining
and Airworthiness Division, but during Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. compliance with the requirements of this AD,
this transition period, the Executive where EASA AD 2018–0045 refers to its
Director has delegated the authority to § 39.13 [Amended]
effective date, this AD requires using the
issue ADs applicable to transport ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding effective date of this AD.
category airplanes to the Director of the the following new airworthiness (2) The ‘‘Remarks’’ section of EASA AD
System Oversight Division. directive (AD): 2018–0045 does not apply.
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(i) Other FAA AD Provisions Issued in Des Moines, Washington, on For information on the availability of
The following provisions also apply to this August 16, 2018. this material at the FAA, call 781–238–
AD: Michael Kaszycki, 7759.
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance Acting Director, System Oversight Division,
Aircraft Certification Service.
Examining the AD Docket
(AMOCs): The Manager, International
Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA, [FR Doc. 2018–19767 Filed 9–13–18; 8:45 am] You may examine the AD docket on
has the authority to approve AMOCs for this BILLING CODE 4910–13–P the internet at http://
AD, if requested using the procedures found www.regulations.gov by searching for
in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR and locating Docket No. FAA–2017–
39.19, send your request to your principal DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 0839; or in person at Docket Operations
inspector or local Flight Standards District between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday
Office, as appropriate. If sending information Federal Aviation Administration through Friday, except Federal holidays.
directly to the International Section, send it The AD docket contains this NPRM, the
to the attention of the person identified in 14 CFR Part 39 mandatory continuing airworthiness
paragraph (j)(2) of this AD. Information may information (MCAI), the regulatory
[Docket No. FAA–2017–0839; Product
be emailed to: 9-ANM-116-AMOC- evaluation, any comments received, and
Identifier 2017–NE–31–AD]
REQUESTS@faa.gov. Before using any other information. The street address for
approved AMOC, notify your appropriate RIN 2120–AA64 Docket Operations (phone: 800–647–
principal inspector, or lacking a principal 5527) is listed above. Comments will be
inspector, the manager of the local flight Airworthiness Directives; Zodiac Seats
available in the AD docket shortly after
standards district office/certificate holding France, Cabin Attendant Seats
receipt.
district office.
(2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any
AGENCY: Federal Aviation FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
requirement in this AD to obtain instructions Administration (FAA), DOT. Dorie Resnik, Aerospace Engineer,
from a manufacturer, the instructions must ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking Boston ACO Branch, FAA, 1200 District
be accomplished using a method approved (NPRM). Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803; phone:
by the Manager, International Section, 781–238–7693; fax: 781–238–7199;
Transport Standards Branch, FAA; or EASA; SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new email: dorie.resnik@faa.gov.
or Airbus SAS’s EASA Design Organization airworthiness directive (AD) for all SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Approval (DOA). If approved by the DOA, Zodiac Seats France 536-Series Cabin
Attendant Seats. This proposed AD was Comments Invited
the approval must include the DOA-
authorized signature. prompted by potential risk of premature We invite you to send any written
(3) Required for Compliance (RC): Any RC corrosion on the seat structure and relevant data, views, or arguments about
procedures and tests identified in the service clamps. This proposed AD would this proposal. Send your comments to
information referenced in EASA AD 2018– require inspection and modification of an address listed under the ADDRESSES
0045 must be done to comply with this AD; all Zodiac Seats France 536-Series Cabin section. Include ‘‘Docket No. FAA–
any procedures or tests that are not identified Attendant Seats. We are proposing this 2017–0839; Product Identifier 2017–
as RC are recommended. Those procedures AD to address the unsafe condition on NE–31–AD’’ at the beginning of your
and tests that are not identified as RC may these products. comments. We specifically invite
be deviated from using accepted methods in DATES: We must receive comments on comments on the overall regulatory,
accordance with the operator’s maintenance this proposed AD by October 29, 2018. economic, environmental, and energy
or inspection program without obtaining aspects of this NPRM. We will consider
approval of an AMOC, provided the ADDRESSES: You may send comments,
using the procedures found in 14 CFR all comments received by the closing
procedures and tests identified as RC can be date and may amend this NPRM
done and the airplane can be put back in an 11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following
methods: because of those comments.
airworthy condition. Any substitutions or We will post all comments we
changes to procedures or tests identified as • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to
http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the receive, without change, to http://
RC require approval of an AMOC.
instructions for submitting comments. www.regulations.gov, including any
(j) Related Information
• Fax: 202–493–2251. personal information you provide. We
(1) For information about EASA AD 2018– • Mail: U.S. Department of will also post a report summarizing each
0045, contact EASA, Konrad-Adenauer-Ufer Transportation, Docket Operations, substantive verbal contact we receive
3, 50668 Cologne, Germany; telephone +49 M–30, West Building Ground Floor, about this NPRM.
221 89990 6017; email ADs@easa.europa.eu; Room W12 140, 1200 New Jersey Discussion
Internet www.easa.europa.eu. You may find Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590.
this EASA AD on the EASA website at The European Aviation Safety Agency
• Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail (EASA), which is the Technical Agent
https://ad.easa.europa.eu. You may view this address above between 9 a.m. and 5
EASA AD at the FAA, Transport Standards for the Member States of the European
p.m., Monday through Friday, except Community, has issued EASA AD 2016–
Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines,
Federal holidays. 0167, dated August 17, 2016 (referred to
WA. For information on the availability of
this material at the FAA, call 206–231–3195.
For service information identified in after this as ‘‘the MCAI’’), to address the
EASA AD 2018–0045 may be found in the
this NPRM, contact Zodiac Service unsafe condition on these products. The
AD docket on the internet at http:// Europe, 61, rue Pierre Curie, 78 373 MCAI states:
daltland on DSKBBV9HB2PROD with PROPOSALS
www.regulations.gov by searching for and Plaisir, France; phone: +33 (0)1 61 34 19
58; email: zs.aog@zodiacaerospace.com; Cases of corrosion and cracks were found
locating Docket No. FAA–2018–0791. on Zodiac Seats France CAS 536 rear cabin
(2) For more information about this AD, website: https://www.zodiacaerospace.
attendant seats installed on some ATR 42 and
contact Kathleen Arrigotti, Aerospace com/en/zodiac-aerospace-services/ ATR 72 aeroplanes. The detected damage
Engineer, International Section, Transport contacts.You may view this service was located on the lower parts of the
Standards Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th information at the FAA, Engine and attendant seat, at the level of the seat-to-floor
St., Des Moines, WA 98198; telephone and Propeller Standards Branch, 1200 interface. This condition, if not detected and
fax 206–231–3218. District Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803. corrected, could lead to failure of the seat
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| Collection | Federal Register | |
| sudoc Class | AE 2.7: GS 4.107: AE 2.106: | |
| Publisher | Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration | |
| Section | Proposed Rules | |
| Action | Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). | |
| Dates | We must receive comments on this proposed AD by November 13, 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 46677 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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