83_FR_47037 83 FR 46857 - Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Defense and Space S.A. (Formerly Known as Construcciones Aeronauticas, S.A. (CASA)) Airplanes

83 FR 46857 - Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Defense and Space S.A. (Formerly Known as Construcciones Aeronauticas, S.A. (CASA)) Airplanes

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 180 (September 17, 2018)

Page Range46857-46859
FR Document2018-19756

We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Airbus Defense and Space S.A. Model C-212-CB, C-212-CC, C-212-CD, C- 212-CE, and C-212-DF airplanes. This AD was prompted by reports of failures of the rudder pedal control system support. This AD requires repetitive detailed visual inspections of the rudder pedal control system support box and shaft and applicable corrective actions. We are issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.

Federal Register, Volume 83 Issue 180 (Monday, September 17, 2018) 
[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 180 (Monday, September 17, 2018)]
[Rules and Regulations]
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From the Federal Register Online  [www.thefederalregister.org]
[FR Doc No: 2018-19756]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2018-0552; Product Identifier 2018-NM-049-AD; Amendment 
39-19402; AD 2018-19-02]
RIN 2120-AA64


Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Defense and Space S.A. (Formerly 
Known as Construcciones Aeronauticas, S.A. (CASA)) Airplanes

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

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain 
Airbus Defense and Space S.A. Model C-212-CB, C-212-CC, C-212-CD, C-
212-CE, and C-212-DF airplanes. This AD was prompted by reports of 
failures of the rudder pedal control system support. This AD requires 
repetitive detailed visual inspections of the rudder pedal control 
system support box and shaft and applicable corrective actions. We are 
issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.

DATES: This AD is effective October 22, 2018.
    The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by 
reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of October 22, 
2018.

ADDRESSES: For service information identified in this final rule, 
contact Airbus Defense and Space, Services/Engineering support, Avenida 
de Arag[oacute]n 404, 28022 Madrid, Spain; phone: +34 91 585 55 84; 
fax: +34 91 585 31 27; email: MTA.TechnicalService@military.airbus.com. 
You may view this service information at the FAA, Transport Standards 
Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For information on the 
availability of this material at the FAA, call 206-231-3195. It is also 
available on the internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching 
for and locating Docket No. FAA-2018-0552.

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-
0552; 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 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: Shahram Daneshmandi, Aerospace 
Engineer, International Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA, 2200 
South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; phone and fax: 206-231-3220.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

Discussion

    We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR 
part 39 by adding an AD that would apply to certain Airbus Defense and 
Space S.A. Model C-212-CB, C-212-CC, C-212-CD, C-212-CE, and C-212-DF 
airplanes. The NPRM published in the Federal Register on June 25, 2018 
(83 FR 29476). The NPRM was prompted by reports of failures of the 
rudder pedal control system support. The NPRM proposed to require 
repetitive detailed visual inspections of the rudder pedal control 
system support box and shaft and applicable corrective actions.
    We are issuing this AD to address failure of the rudder pedal 
control system, which could result in reduced controllability of the 
airplane.
    The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical 
Agent for the Member States of the European Union, has issued EASA AD 
2018-0051, dated March 2, 2018 (referred to after this as the Mandatory 
Continuing Airworthiness Information, or ``the MCAI''), to correct an 
unsafe condition for certain Airbus Defense and Space S.A. Model C-212-
CB, C-212-CC, C-212-CD, C-212-CE, and C-212-DF airplanes. The MCAI 
states:

    Failures were reported of the rudder pedal control system 
support on CASA C-212 aeroplanes. Subsequent investigation revealed 
that the welding area of the affected support structure had broken.
    This condition, if not corrected, could lead to failure of the 
rudder [pedal] control system, possibly resulting in reduced control 
of the aeroplane.
    To address this potential unsafe condition, EADS-CASA issued the 
SB [EADS-CASA Service Bulletin SB-212-27-0057, dated May 21, 2014] 
to provide modification instructions and EASA issued AD 2017-0036 
[which corresponds to FAA AD 2017-19-08, Amendment 39-19038 (82 FR 
43835, September 20 2017) (``AD 2017-19-08'')] to require that 
modification [of the rudder pedal adjustment system]. During 
accomplishment of that modification, several operators reported 
difficulties or impossibility to follow the accomplishment 
instruction. Consequently, EASA and Airbus D&S [Defense and Space 
S.A.] reviewed the difficulty reports and decided that the 
modification instructions have to be improved.
    Pending the improvement of the instructions of the SB [EADS-CASA 
Service Bulletin SB-212-27-0057, dated May 21, 2014] and in order to 
reduce the risk of failure of the [rudder] pedal adjustment system 
to an acceptable level, Airbus D&S issued the inspection AOT [Airbus 
Alert Operators Transmission AOT-C212-27-0002, dated February 28, 
2018] to provide instructions to repetitively inspect the affected 
parts [rudder pedal support box Part Number (P/N) 212-46195.1 and 
shaft P/N 212-46120-20].
    For the reasons described above, this [EASA] AD cancels the 
requirements of EASA AD 2017-0036, which is superseded, and requires 
repetitive [detailed visual] inspections of the rudder pedal 
adjustment system [rudder pedal support box P/N 212-46195.1 and 
shaft P/N 212-46120-20] and, depending on findings, accomplishment 
of applicable corrective action(s).
    This [EASA] AD is considered to be an interim action and further 
[EASA] AD action may follow.

    Corrective actions include obtaining corrective actions approved by 
the

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Manager, International Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA; or 
EASA; or Airbus Defense and Space S.A.'s EASA Design Organization 
Approval (DOA); and accomplishing the corrective actions within the 
compliance time specified therein. 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-2018-0552.

Comments

    We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing 
this final rule. We received no comments on the NPRM or on the 
determination of the cost to the public.

Conclusion

    We reviewed the relevant data and determined that air safety and 
the public interest require adopting this final rule as proposed, 
except for minor editorial changes. We have determined that these minor 
changes:
     Are consistent with the intent that was proposed in the 
NPRM for addressing the unsafe condition; and
     Do not add any additional burden upon the public than was 
already proposed in the NPRM.

Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51

    Airbus Defense and Space S.A. has issued Airbus Alert Operators 
Transmission AOT-C212-27-0002, dated February 28, 2018. This service 
information describes procedures for repetitive detailed visual 
inspections of the rudder pedal control system support box and shaft. 
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 36 airplanes of U.S. registry. We 
estimate the following costs to comply with this AD:

                                      Estimated Costs for Required Actions
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              Labor cost                  Parts cost         Cost per product          Cost on U.S. operators
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Up to 8 work[dash]hours x $85 per hour              $0  Up to $680...............  Up to $24,480.
 = Up to $680.
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    We have received no definitive data that would enable us to provide 
cost estimates for the on-condition repair specified in this AD.

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

    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 adding the following new airworthiness 
directive (AD):

2018-19-02 Airbus Defense and Space S.A. (Formerly Known as 
Construcciones Aeronauticas, S.A. (CASA)): Amendment 39-19402; 
Docket No. FAA-2018-0552; Product Identifier 2018-NM-049-AD.

(a) Effective Date

    This AD is effective October 22, 2018.

(b) Affected ADs

    This AD affects AD 2017-19-08, Amendment 39-19038 (82 FR 43835, 
September 20 2017) (``AD 2017-19-08'').

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to Airbus Defense and Space S.A. Model C-212-CB, 
C-212-CC, C-212-CD, C-212-CE, and C-212-DF airplanes; manufacturer 
serial numbers 009, 034, 039, 089, 092, 119, 125, 133, 138, 149, 
150, 154, 159, 161, 162, 164, 165, 167 through 169 inclusive, 171, 
172, 174, 175, 178, 180, 181, 190, 192, 193, 195, 209 through 212 
inclusive, 214 through 216 inclusive, 219 through 222 inclusive, 224 
through 227 inclusive, 229, 235, 236, 238, 240, 242, 247 through 257 
inclusive, 261 through 263 inclusive, 265, 272 through 282 
inclusive, 286, 287, 289 through 292 inclusive, 294, 308, 311, 320, 
322 through 324 inclusive, 328, 332, 336, 343, 347 through 349 
inclusive, 356, 359, 363, 371, 379, 393, 397,

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398, 405, 410, 411, 413, 465, 470, 472, 474, 475, 478, and 480 
through 482 inclusive; certificated in any category; except 
airplanes modified in accordance with the Accomplishment 
Instructions of EADS-CASA Service Bulletin SB-212-27-0057, dated May 
21, 2014.

(d) Subject

    Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 27, Flight 
controls.

(e) Reason

    This AD was prompted by reports of failures of the rudder pedal 
control system support. We are issuing this AD to address failure of 
the rudder pedal control system, which could result in reduced 
controllability of the airplane.

(f) Compliance

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

(g) Definitions

    (1) For the purposes of this AD, an affected part is defined as 
a rudder pedal support box having Part Number (P/N) 212-46195.1 and 
shaft P/N 212-46120-20.
    (2) For the purposes of this AD, a discrepancy or defect of the 
rudder pedal support box P/N 212-46195.1 is defined as any crack or 
deformation on any welded area.
    (3) For the purposes of this AD, a discrepancy or defect of the 
shaft P/N 212-46120-20 is defined as any crack or deformation.

(h) Repetitive Detailed Visual Inspections

    Within 3 months or during the next scheduled A-check 
maintenance, whichever occurs first after the effective date of this 
AD, and thereafter, at intervals not to exceed 150 flight hours, do 
a detailed visual inspection of each affected part in accordance 
with the instructions of Airbus Alert Operators Transmission AOT-
C212-27-0002, dated February 28, 2018.

(i) Corrective Action for Any Discrepancy or Defect

    If any discrepancy or defect is detected during any inspection 
required by paragraph (h) of this AD: Before further flight, obtain 
corrective actions approved by the Manager, International Section, 
Transport Standards Branch, FAA; or the European Aviation Safety 
Agency (EASA); or Airbus Defense and Space S.A.'s EASA Design 
Organization Approval (DOA); and accomplish the corrective actions 
within the compliance time specified therein. If approved by the 
DOA, the approval must include the DOA-authorized signature. 
Accomplishment of a repair, as required by this paragraph, does not 
constitute terminating action for the repetitive inspections 
required by paragraph (h) of this AD.

(j) Parts Installation Limitation

    As of the effective date of this AD, an affected part may be 
installed on any airplane provided that it is a new part or that, 
before installation, the visual inspection required by paragraph (h) 
of this AD has been accomplished on that part and the part passed 
the inspection (no discrepancy or defect detected), as required by 
paragraph (h) of this AD.

(k) Terminating Action for AD 2017-19-08

    Accomplishing the actions required by this AD terminates all of 
the requirements of AD 2017-19-08.

(l) 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 (m)(2) of this AD. Information 
may be emailed to: 9-ANM-116-AMOC-REQUESTS@faa.gov. Before using any 
approved AMOC, notify your appropriate principal inspector, or 
lacking a principal inspector, the manager of the local flight 
standards district office/certificate holding district office.
    (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any requirement in this AD 
to obtain corrective actions from a manufacturer, the action must be 
accomplished using a method approved by the Manager, International 
Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA; or EASA; or Airbus Defense 
and Space S.A.'s EASA DOA. If approved by the DOA, the approval must 
include the DOA-authorized signature.

(m) Related Information

    (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information 
(MCAI) EASA AD 2018-0051, dated March 2, 2018, for related 
information. This MCAI may be found in the AD docket on the internet 
at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket 
No. FAA-2018-0552.
    (2) For more information about this AD, contact Shahram 
Daneshmandi, Aerospace Engineer, International Section, Transport 
Standards Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; 
phone and fax: 206-231-3220.

(n) Material Incorporated by Reference

    (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the 
incorporation by reference (IBR) of the service information listed 
in this paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
    (2) You must use this service information as applicable to do 
the actions required by this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise.
    (i) Airbus Alert Operators Transmission AOT-C212-27-0002, dated 
February 28, 2018.
    (ii) Reserved.
    (3) For service information identified in this AD, contact 
Airbus Defense and Space, Services/Engineering support, Avenida de 
Arag[oacute]n 404, 28022 Madrid, Spain; phone: +34 91 585 55 84; 
fax: +34 91 585 31 27; email: 
MTA.TechnicalService@military.airbus.com.
    (4) You may view this service information at the FAA, Transport 
Standards Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For 
information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 
206-231-3195.
    (5) You may view this service information that is incorporated 
by reference at the National Archives and Records Administration 
(NARA). For information on the availability of this material at 
NARA, call 202-741-6030, or go to: http://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html.

    Issued in Des Moines, Washington, on August 30, 2018.
Jeffrey E. Duven,
Director, System Oversight Division, Aircraft Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 2018-19756 Filed 9-14-18; 8:45 am]
 BILLING CODE 4910-13-P

Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 180 / Monday, September 17, 2018 / Rules and Regulations 46857 (2) You must use this service information pedal control system support box and repetitive detailed visual inspections of as applicable to do the actions required by shaft and applicable corrective actions. the rudder pedal control system support this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. We are issuing this AD to address the box and shaft and applicable corrective (3) The following service information was unsafe condition on these products. actions. approved for IBR on October 22, 2018. DATES: This AD is effective October 22, We are issuing this AD to address (i) Honeywell International Inc. (Honeywell) Service Bulletin (SB) TPE331– 2018. failure of the rudder pedal control 72–2179, Revision 0, dated May 3, 2011. The Director of the Federal Register system, which could result in reduced (ii) Reserved. approved the incorporation by reference controllability of the airplane. (4) The following service information was of a certain publication listed in this AD The European Aviation Safety Agency approved for IBR on February 28, 2018 (83 as of October 22, 2018. (EASA), which is the Technical Agent FR 3263, January 24, 2018). for the Member States of the European (i) Honeywell SB TPE331–72–2178, ADDRESSES: For service information Union, has issued EASA AD 2018–0051, Revision 0, dated May 3, 2011. identified in this final rule, contact dated March 2, 2018 (referred to after (ii) Reserved. Airbus Defense and Space, Services/ this as the Mandatory Continuing (5) For service information identified in Engineering support, Avenida de this AD, contact Honeywell International Airworthiness Information, or ‘‘the Aragón 404, 28022 Madrid, Spain; Inc., 111 S 34th Street, Phoenix, AZ 85034– MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe condition phone: +34 91 585 55 84; fax: +34 91 2802; phone: 800–601–3099; website: https:// for certain Airbus Defense and Space 585 31 27; email: myaerospace.honeywell.com/wps/portal. S.A. Model C–212–CB, C–212–CC, C– MTA.TechnicalService@ (6) You may view this service information 212–CD, C–212–CE, and C–212–DF at FAA, Engine and Propeller Standards military.airbus.com. You may view this airplanes. The MCAI states: Branch, 1200 District Avenue, Burlington, service information at the FAA, MA 01803. For information on the Transport Standards Branch, 2200 Failures were reported of the rudder pedal availability of this material at the FAA, call South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For control system support on CASA C–212 781–238–7759. aeroplanes. Subsequent investigation information on the availability of this revealed that the welding area of the affected (7) You may view this service information material at the FAA, call 206–231–3195. that is incorporated by reference at the support structure had broken. It is also available on the internet at This condition, if not corrected, could lead National Archives and Records http://www.regulations.gov by searching to failure of the rudder [pedal] control Administration (NARA). For information on the availability of this material at NARA, call for and locating Docket No. FAA–2018– system, possibly resulting in reduced control 0552. of the aeroplane. 202–741–6030, or go to: http:// To address this potential unsafe condition, www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr- Examining the AD Docket EADS–CASA issued the SB [EADS–CASA locations.html. Service Bulletin SB–212–27–0057, dated May You may examine the AD docket on Issued in Burlington, Massachusetts, on 21, 2014] to provide modification September 5, 2018. the internet at http:// instructions and EASA issued AD 2017–0036 www.regulations.gov by searching for [which corresponds to FAA AD 2017–19–08, Robert J. Ganley, and locating Docket No. FAA–2018– Amendment 39–19038 (82 FR 43835, Manager, Engine and Propeller Standards 0552; or in person at Docket Operations September 20 2017) (‘‘AD 2017–19–08’’)] to Branch, Aircraft Certification Service. require that modification [of the rudder pedal between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday [FR Doc. 2018–20142 Filed 9–14–18; 8:45 am] adjustment system]. During accomplishment through Friday, except Federal holidays. BILLING CODE 4910–13–P The AD docket contains this final rule, of that modification, several operators reported difficulties or impossibility to the regulatory evaluation, any follow the accomplishment instruction. comments received, and other Consequently, EASA and Airbus D&S DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION information. The address for Docket [Defense and Space S.A.] reviewed the Federal Aviation Administration Operations (phone: 800–647–5527) is difficulty reports and decided that the U.S. Department of Transportation, modification instructions have to be Docket Operations, M–30, West improved. 14 CFR Part 39 Pending the improvement of the Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140, [Docket No. FAA–2018–0552; Product instructions of the SB [EADS–CASA Service 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Identifier 2018–NM–049–AD; Amendment Bulletin SB–212–27–0057, dated May 21, Washington, DC 20590. 2014] and in order to reduce the risk of 39–19402; AD 2018–19–02] FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: failure of the [rudder] pedal adjustment RIN 2120–AA64 Shahram Daneshmandi, Aerospace system to an acceptable level, Airbus D&S Engineer, International Section, issued the inspection AOT [Airbus Alert Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Transport Standards Branch, FAA, 2200 Operators Transmission AOT–C212–27– Defense and Space S.A. (Formerly South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; 0002, dated February 28, 2018] to provide Known as Construcciones instructions to repetitively inspect the phone and fax: 206–231–3220. affected parts [rudder pedal support box Part Aeronauticas, S.A. (CASA)) Airplanes SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Number (P/N) 212–46195.1 and shaft P/N AGENCY: Federal Aviation 212–46120–20]. Discussion For the reasons described above, this Administration (FAA), Department of Transportation (DOT). We issued a notice of proposed [EASA] AD cancels the requirements of rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR EASA AD 2017–0036, which is superseded, ACTION: Final rule. and requires repetitive [detailed visual] part 39 by adding an AD that would inspections of the rudder pedal adjustment SUMMARY: We are adopting a new apply to certain Airbus Defense and system [rudder pedal support box P/N 212– airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Space S.A. 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46858 Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 180 / Monday, September 17, 2018 / Rules and Regulations Manager, International Section, Conclusion Transmission AOT–C212–27–0002, Transport Standards Branch, FAA; or dated February 28, 2018. This service We reviewed the relevant data and EASA; or Airbus Defense and Space information describes procedures for determined that air safety and the S.A.’s EASA Design Organization repetitive detailed visual inspections of public interest require adopting this Approval (DOA); and accomplishing the the rudder pedal control system support final rule as proposed, except for minor corrective actions within the box and shaft. This service information editorial changes. We have determined compliance time specified therein. You is reasonably available because the may examine the MCAI in the AD that these minor changes: • Are consistent with the intent that interested parties have access to it docket on the internet at http:// through their normal course of business www.regulations.gov by searching for was proposed in the NPRM for addressing the unsafe condition; and or by the means identified in the and locating Docket No. FAA–2018– • Do not add any additional burden ADDRESSES section. 0552. upon the public than was already Costs of Compliance Comments proposed in the NPRM. We gave the public the opportunity to We estimate that this AD affects 36 Related Service Information Under 1 participate in developing this final rule. airplanes of U.S. registry. We estimate CFR Part 51 We received no comments on the NPRM the following costs to comply with this or on the determination of the cost to Airbus Defense and Space S.A. has AD: the public. issued Airbus Alert Operators ESTIMATED COSTS FOR REQUIRED ACTIONS Cost on U.S. Labor cost Parts cost Cost per product operators Up to 8 work-hours × $85 per hour = Up to $680 .................................. $0 Up to $680 ...................................... Up to $24,480. We have received no definitive data the Director of the System Oversight PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS that would enable us to provide cost Division. DIRECTIVES estimates for the on-condition repair Regulatory Findings 1. The authority citation for part 39 specified in this AD. ■ This AD will not have federalism continues to read as follows: Authority for This Rulemaking implications under Executive Order Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. Title 49 of the United States Code 13132. This AD will not have a specifies the FAA’s authority to issue substantial direct effect on the States, on § 39.13 [Amended] rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, the relationship between the national ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding section 106, describes the authority of government and the States, or on the the following new airworthiness the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII: distribution of power and directive (AD): Aviation Programs, describes in more responsibilities among the various 2018–19–02 Airbus Defense and Space S.A. detail the scope of the Agency’s levels of government. (Formerly Known as Construcciones authority. Aeronauticas, S.A. (CASA)): For the reasons discussed above, I We are issuing this rulemaking under Amendment 39–19402; Docket No. certify that this AD: the authority described in Subtitle VII, FAA–2018–0552; Product Identifier Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: (1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory 2018–NM–049–AD. ‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that action’’ under Executive Order 12866, (a) Effective Date section, Congress charges the FAA with (2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in This AD is effective October 22, 2018. the DOT Regulatory Policies and air commerce by prescribing regulations Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, (b) Affected ADs for practices, methods, and procedures 1979), This AD affects AD 2017–19–08, the Administrator finds necessary for (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation Amendment 39–19038 (82 FR 43835, safety in air commerce. This regulation in Alaska, and September 20 2017) (‘‘AD 2017–19–08’’). is within the scope of that authority (c) Applicability because it addresses an unsafe condition (4) Will not have a significant that is likely to exist or develop on economic impact, positive or negative, This AD applies to Airbus Defense and on a substantial number of small entities Space S.A. Model C–212–CB, C–212–CC, C– products identified in this rulemaking 212–CD, C–212–CE, and C–212–DF airplanes; action. under the criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. manufacturer serial numbers 009, 034, 039, This AD is issued in accordance with 089, 092, 119, 125, 133, 138, 149, 150, 154, authority delegated by the Executive List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 159, 161, 162, 164, 165, 167 through 169 Director, Aircraft Certification Service, inclusive, 171, 172, 174, 175, 178, 180, 181, as authorized by FAA Order 8000.51C. Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation 190, 192, 193, 195, 209 through 212 In accordance with that order, issuance safety, Incorporation by reference, inclusive, 214 through 216 inclusive, 219 of ADs is normally a function of the Safety. through 222 inclusive, 224 through 227 daltland on DSKBBV9HB2PROD with RULES Compliance and Airworthiness inclusive, 229, 235, 236, 238, 240, 242, 247 Adoption of the Amendment through 257 inclusive, 261 through 263 Division, but during this transition inclusive, 265, 272 through 282 inclusive, period, the Executive Director has Accordingly, under the authority 286, 287, 289 through 292 inclusive, 294, delegated the authority to issue ADs delegated to me by the Administrator, 308, 311, 320, 322 through 324 inclusive, applicable to transport category the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as 328, 332, 336, 343, 347 through 349 airplanes and associated appliances to follows: inclusive, 356, 359, 363, 371, 379, 393, 397, VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:03 Sep 14, 2018 Jkt 244001 PO 00000 Frm 00010 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 E:\FR\FM\17SER1.SGM 17SER1

Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 180 / Monday, September 17, 2018 / Rules and Regulations 46859 398, 405, 410, 411, 413, 465, 470, 472, 474, passed the inspection (no discrepancy or (4) You may view this service information 475, 478, and 480 through 482 inclusive; defect detected), as required by paragraph (h) at the FAA, Transport Standards Branch, certificated in any category; except airplanes of this AD. 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For modified in accordance with the information on the availability of this Accomplishment Instructions of EADS– (k) Terminating Action for AD 2017–19–08 material at the FAA, call 206–231–3195. CASA Service Bulletin SB–212–27–0057, Accomplishing the actions required by this (5) You may view this service information dated May 21, 2014. AD terminates all of the requirements of AD that is incorporated by reference at the 2017–19–08. National Archives and Records (d) Subject Administration (NARA). For information on Air Transport Association (ATA) of (l) Other FAA AD Provisions the availability of this material at NARA, call America Code 27, Flight controls. The following provisions also apply to this 202–741–6030, or go to: http:// AD: www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr- (e) Reason (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance locations.html. This AD was prompted by reports of (AMOCs): The Manager, International failures of the rudder pedal control system Issued in Des Moines, Washington, on Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA, support. We are issuing this AD to address August 30, 2018. has the authority to approve AMOCs for this failure of the rudder pedal control system, AD, if requested using the procedures found Jeffrey E. Duven, which could result in reduced controllability in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR Director, System Oversight Division, Aircraft of the airplane. 39.19, send your request to your principal Certification Service. (f) Compliance inspector or local Flight Standards District [FR Doc. 2018–19756 Filed 9–14–18; 8:45 am] Office, as appropriate. If sending information Comply with this AD within the BILLING CODE 4910–13–P directly to the International Section, send it compliance times specified, unless already to the attention of the person identified in done. paragraph (m)(2) of this AD. Information may be emailed to: 9-ANM-116-AMOC- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (g) Definitions (1) For the purposes of this AD, an affected REQUESTS@faa.gov. Before using any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate Federal Aviation Administration part is defined as a rudder pedal support box having Part Number (P/N) 212–46195.1 and principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager of the local flight 14 CFR Part 39 shaft P/N 212–46120–20. (2) For the purposes of this AD, a standards district office/certificate holding [Docket No. FAA–2018–0448; Product discrepancy or defect of the rudder pedal district office. Identifier 2017–NM–129–AD; Amendment support box P/N 212–46195.1 is defined as (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any 39–19403; AD 2018–19–03] any crack or deformation on any welded area. requirement in this AD to obtain corrective (3) For the purposes of this AD, a actions from a manufacturer, the action must RIN 2120–AA64 discrepancy or defect of the shaft P/N 212– be accomplished using a method approved 46120–20 is defined as any crack or by the Manager, International Section, Airworthiness Directives; Fokker deformation. Transport Standards Branch, FAA; or EASA; Services B.V. Airplanes or Airbus Defense and Space S.A.’s EASA (h) Repetitive Detailed Visual Inspections DOA. If approved by the DOA, the approval AGENCY: Federal Aviation Within 3 months or during the next must include the DOA-authorized signature. Administration (FAA), Department of scheduled A-check maintenance, whichever Transportation (DOT). (m) Related Information occurs first after the effective date of this AD, ACTION: Final rule. and thereafter, at intervals not to exceed 150 (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing flight hours, do a detailed visual inspection Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA AD SUMMARY: We are adopting a new of each affected part in accordance with the 2018–0051, dated March 2, 2018, for related airworthiness directive (AD) for certain instructions of Airbus Alert Operators information. This MCAI may be found in the Fokker Services B.V. Model F28 Mark Transmission AOT–C212–27–0002, dated AD docket on the internet at http:// www.regulations.gov by searching for and 0070 and 0100 airplanes. This AD was February 28, 2018. locating Docket No. FAA–2018–0552. prompted by a report of cracks, in (i) Corrective Action for Any Discrepancy or (2) For more information about this AD, various directions, in the lower portion Defect contact Shahram Daneshmandi, Aerospace of a main landing gear (MLG) piston. If any discrepancy or defect is detected Engineer, International Section, Transport This AD requires a detailed visual during any inspection required by paragraph Standards Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th inspection of the MLG, and replacement (h) of this AD: Before further flight, obtain St., Des Moines, WA 98198; phone and fax: if necessary. We are issuing this AD to corrective actions approved by the Manager, 206–231–3220. address the unsafe condition on these International Section, Transport Standards (n) Material Incorporated by Reference products. Branch, FAA; or the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA); or Airbus Defense (1) The Director of the Federal Register DATES: This AD is effective October 22, and Space S.A.’s EASA Design Organization approved the incorporation by reference 2018. Approval (DOA); and accomplish the (IBR) of the service information listed in this The Director of the Federal Register corrective actions within the compliance paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR approved the incorporation by reference time specified therein. If approved by the part 51. (2) You must use this service information of a certain publication listed in this AD DOA, the approval must include the DOA- authorized signature. Accomplishment of a as applicable to do the actions required by as of October 22, 2018. repair, as required by this paragraph, does this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise. ADDRESSES: For service information not constitute terminating action for the (i) Airbus Alert Operators Transmission identified in this final rule, contact repetitive inspections required by paragraph AOT–C212–27–0002, dated February 28, Fokker Services B.V., Technical (h) of this AD. 2018. Services Dept., P.O. Box 1357, 2130 EL (ii) Reserved. Hoofddorp, the Netherlands; phone: +31 daltland on DSKBBV9HB2PROD with RULES (j) Parts Installation Limitation (3) For service information identified in (0)88–6280–350; fax: +31 (0)88–6280– As of the effective date of this AD, an this AD, contact Airbus Defense and Space, affected part may be installed on any airplane Services/Engineering support, Avenida de 111; email: technicalservices@ provided that it is a new part or that, before Aragón 404, 28022 Madrid, Spain; phone: fokker.com; internet: http:// installation, the visual inspection required by +34 91 585 55 84; fax: +34 91 585 31 27; www.myfokkerfleet.com. You may view paragraph (h) of this AD has been email: MTA.TechnicalService@ this service information at the FAA, accomplished on that part and the part military.airbus.com. Transport Standards Branch, 2200 VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:03 Sep 14, 2018 Jkt 244001 PO 00000 Frm 00011 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 E:\FR\FM\17SER1.SGM 17SER1


Document Created: 2018-09-15 01:37:13
Document Modified: 2018-09-15 01:37:13
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 22, 2018.
ContactShahram Daneshmandi, Aerospace Engineer, International Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; phone and fax: 206-231-3220.
FR Citation83 FR 46857 
RIN Number2120-AA64
CFR AssociatedAir Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety
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