83 FR 47042 - Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 181 (September 18, 2018)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 181 (September 18, 2018)
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[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 181 (Tuesday, September 18, 2018)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 47042-47044] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2018-19857] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2018-0365; Product Identifier 2017-NM-155-AD; Amendment 39-19399; AD 2018-18-20] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of Transportation (DOT). ACTION: Final rule. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Airbus SAS Model A300 B4-600, B4-600R, and F4-600R series airplanes, and Model A300 C4-605R Variant F airplanes (collectively called Model A300-600 series airplanes); and Model A310 series airplanes. This AD was prompted by a determination that more restrictive maintenance requirements and airworthiness limitations are necessary. This AD requires revising the maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, to incorporate new or more restrictive maintenance requirements and airworthiness limitations. We are issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products. DATES: This AD is effective October 23, 2018. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of certain publications listed in this AD as of October 23, 2018. 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 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- 0365. 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- 0365; or in person at Docket Operations between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket contains this final rule, the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and other information. The address for Docket Operations (phone: 800-647- 5527) is in the ADDRESSES section. Comments will be available in the AD docket shortly after receipt. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dan Rodina, Aerospace Engineer, International Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; telephone and fax 206-231-3225. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Discussion We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR part 39 by adding an AD that would apply to all Airbus SAS Model A300 B4-600, B4-600R, and F4-600R series airplanes, and Model A300 C4-605R Variant F airplanes (collectively called Model A300-600 series airplanes); and Model A310 series airplanes. The NPRM published in the Federal Register on May 14, 2018 (83 FR 22222). The NPRM was prompted by a determination that more restrictive maintenance requirements and airworthiness limitations are necessary. The NPRM proposed to require revising the maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, to incorporate new or more restrictive maintenance requirements and airworthiness limitations. We are issuing this AD to address safety-significant latent failures that would, in combination with one or more other specific failures or events, result in a hazardous or catastrophic failure condition of avionics, hydraulic systems, fire detection systems, fuel systems, or other critical systems. The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical Agent for the Member States of the European Union, has issued EASA AD 2017-0203, dated October 12, 2017 (referred to after this as the Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or ``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for all Airbus SAS Model A300 B4-600, B4- 600R, and F4-600R series airplanes, and Model A300 C4-605R Variant F airplanes (collectively called Model A300-600 series airplanes); and Model A310 series airplanes. The MCAI states: Maintenance requirements and airworthiness limitations for the Airbus A310, A300-600 and A300-600ST family aeroplanes, which are approved by EASA, are currently defined and published in the Airbus A310 and A300-600 Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS) documents. Certification Maintenance Requirements (CMR) for the Airbus A310 and A300-600, which are approved by EASA, are specified in the Airbus A310 and A300-600 (including A300-600ST) ALS Part 3 documents. These instructions have been identified as mandatory for continuing airworthiness. Failure to accomplish these instructions could result in an unsafe condition. EASA previously issued [EASA] AD 2013-0072 [which corresponds to FAA AD 2015-08-06, Amendment 39-18142 (80 FR 23230, April 27, 2015) (``AD 2015-08-06'')] to require the implementation of the maintenance requirements and associated airworthiness limitations as specified in Airbus A310 and A300-600 ALS Part 3 documents at original issue. Since that [EASA] AD was issued, new or more restrictive maintenance requirements and airworthiness limitations were approved by EASA. Consequently, Airbus published Revision 01 of the A310 ALS Part 3 and A300-600 ALS Part 3, compiling all ALS Part 3 changes approved since original issue. For the reason described above, this [EASA] AD retains the requirements of EASA AD 2013-0072, which is superseded, and requires accomplishment of the actions specified in A310 ALS Part 3 Revision 01 and A300-600 ALS Part 3 Revision 01. This AD requires revising the maintenance or inspection program to incorporate certain maintenance requirements and airworthiness limitations. The unsafe condition involves safety-significant latent failures that would, in combination with one or more other specific failures or events, result in a hazardous or catastrophic failure condition of avionics, hydraulic systems, fire detection systems, fuel systems, or other critical systems. 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- 0365. Comments We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing this final rule. We have considered the comment received. FedEx Express indicated its support for the NPRM. Request To Release Related ADs at the Same Time Airbus requested that we release this final rule at the same time as the following related ADs to provide clarity to operators. All four pending ADs are related to the removal of the same 15 nose landing gear parts from ALS Part 1, on different airplane models. [[Page 47043]]Docket No. FAA-2018-0390, Product Identifier 2017-NM-130- AD (EASA AD 2017-0145, dated August 31, 2017). Docket No. FAA-2018-0364, Product Identifier 2017-NM-154- AD (EASA AD 2017-0204, dated October 12, 2017). Docket No. FAA-2018-0396, Product Identifier 2017-NM-156- AD (EASA AD 2017-0202, dated October 12, 2017). We agree with the request. While we cannot ensure that all four final rules will be published on the same date, we will coordinate with the Office of the Federal Register (OFR) and attempt to issue all four final rules at the same time. Conclusion We reviewed the relevant data, considered the comments received, and determined that air safety and the public interest require adopting this final rule with the change described previously and 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. We also determined that these changes will not increase the economic burden on any operator or increase the scope of this final rule. Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 Airbus SAS has issued A300-600 Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS) Part 3, Certification Maintenance Requirements (CMR), Revision 01, dated August 28, 2017; and A310 Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS) Part 3, Certification Maintenance Requirements (CMR), Revision 01, dated August 28, 2017. This service information describes mandatory maintenance tasks that operators must perform at specified intervals. These documents are distinct since they apply to different airplane models. 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 127 airplanes of U.S. registry. We estimate the following costs to comply with this AD: We have determined that revising the maintenance or inspection program takes an average of 90 work-hours per operator, although this figure may vary from operator to operator. In the past, we have estimated that this action takes 1 work-hour per airplane. Since operators incorporate maintenance or inspection program changes for their affected fleet(s), we have determined that a per-operator estimate is more accurate than a per-airplane estimate. Therefore, we estimate the total cost per operator to be $7,650 (90 work-hours x $85 per work-hour). 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] 0 2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness directive (AD): 2018-18-20 Airbus SAS: Amendment 39-19399; Docket No. FAA-2018-0365; Product Identifier 2017-NM-155-AD. (a) Effective Date This AD is effective October 23, 2018. (b) Affected ADs This AD affects AD 2015-08-06, Amendment 39-18142 (80 FR 23230, April 27, 2015) (``AD 2015-08-06''). (c) Applicability This AD applies to all Airbus SAS Model A300 B4-601, B4-603, B4- 620, and B4-622 airplanes; Model A300 B4-605R and B4-622R airplanes; Model A300 F4-605R and F4-622R airplanes; Model A300 C4-605R Variant F airplanes; and Model A310-203, -204, -221, -222, -304, -322, -324, and -325 airplanes; certificated in any category. (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 05, Time Limits/ Maintenance Checks. (e) Reason This AD was prompted by a determination that more restrictive maintenance requirements and airworthiness limitations are necessary. We are issuing this AD to prevent safety-significant latent failures that would, in combination with one or more other specific failures or events, result in a hazardous or catastrophic failure condition of avionics, hydraulic systems, fire detection systems, fuel systems, or other critical systems. [[Page 47044]] (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Maintenance or Inspection Program Revision Within 90 days after the effective date of this AD, revise the maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, to incorporate Airbus A300-600 Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS) Part 3, Certification Maintenance Requirements (CMR), Revision 01, dated August 28, 2017; or Airbus A310 Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS) Part 3, Certification Maintenance Requirements (CMR), Revision 01, dated August 28, 2017; as applicable. The initial compliance time for accomplishing the actions is at the applicable time specified in Airbus A300-600 Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS) Part 3, Certification Maintenance Requirements (CMR), Revision 01, dated August 28, 2017; or Airbus A310 Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS) Part 3, Certification Maintenance Requirements (CMR), Revision 01, dated August 28, 2017; as applicable; or within 90 days after the effective date of this AD; whichever occurs later. (h) No Alternative Actions or Intervals After accomplishment of the revision required by paragraph (g) of this AD, no alternative actions (e.g., inspections) or intervals, may be used unless the actions or intervals are approved as an alternative method of compliance (AMOC) in accordance with the procedures specified in paragraph (j)(1) of this AD. (i) Terminating Action for AD 2015-08-06 Accomplishing the actions required by paragraph (g) of this AD terminates all requirements of AD 2015-08-06. (j) 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 (k)(2) of this AD. Information may be emailed to: [email protected]. Before using any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager of the local flight standards district office/certificate holding district office. (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any requirement in this AD to obtain corrective actions from a manufacturer, the action must be accomplished using a method approved by the Manager, International Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA; or the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA); or Airbus SAS's EASA Design Organization Approval (DOA). If approved by the DOA, the approval must include the DOA-authorized signature. (k) Related Information (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA AD 2017-0203, dated October 12, 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-2018-0365. (2) For more information about this AD, contact Dan Rodina, Aerospace Engineer, International Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; telephone and fax 206-231-3225. (l) 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 A300-600 Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS) Part 3, Certification Maintenance Requirements (CMR), Revision 01, dated August 28, 2017. (ii) Airbus A310 Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS) Part 3, Certification Maintenance Requirements (CMR), Revision 01, dated August 28, 2017. (3) 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. (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 16, 2018. Michael Kaszycki, Acting Director, System Oversight Division, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2018-19857 Filed 9-17-18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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Dated: September 11, 2018. Examining the AD Docket Maintenance requirements and
Mick Mulvaney, airworthiness limitations for the Airbus
You may examine the AD docket on A310, A300–600 and A300–600ST family
Acting Director, Bureau of Consumer the internet at http:// aeroplanes, which are approved by EASA,
Financial Protection.
www.regulations.gov by searching for are currently defined and published in the
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and locating Docket No. FAA–2018–
BILLING CODE 4810–AM–C 0365; or in person at Docket Operations Limitations Section (ALS) documents.
between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday Certification Maintenance Requirements
through Friday, except Federal holidays. (CMR) for the Airbus A310 and A300–600,
which are approved by EASA, are specified
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION The AD docket contains this final rule, in the Airbus A310 and A300–600 (including
the regulatory evaluation, any A300–600ST) ALS Part 3 documents. These
Federal Aviation Administration comments received, and other instructions have been identified as
information. The address for Docket mandatory for continuing airworthiness.
14 CFR Part 39 Operations (phone: 800–647–5527) is in Failure to accomplish these instructions
the ADDRESSES section. Comments will could result in an unsafe condition.
[Docket No. FAA–2018–0365; Product EASA previously issued [EASA] AD 2013–
Identifier 2017–NM–155–AD; Amendment
be available in the AD docket shortly
after receipt. 0072 [which corresponds to FAA AD 2015–
39–19399; AD 2018–18–20] 08–06, Amendment 39–18142 (80 FR 23230,
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dan April 27, 2015) (‘‘AD 2015–08–06’’)] to
RIN 2120–AA64 Rodina, Aerospace Engineer, require the implementation of the
International Section, Transport maintenance requirements and associated
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS airworthiness limitations as specified in
Standards Branch, FAA, 2200 South
Airplanes Airbus A310 and A300–600 ALS Part 3
216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198;
AGENCY: Federal Aviation telephone and fax 206–231–3225. documents at original issue.
Since that [EASA] AD was issued, new or
Administration (FAA), Department of SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: more restrictive maintenance requirements
Transportation (DOT). and airworthiness limitations were approved
Discussion
ACTION: Final rule. by EASA. Consequently, Airbus published
We issued a notice of proposed Revision 01 of the A310 ALS Part 3 and
SUMMARY: We are adopting a new rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR A300–600 ALS Part 3, compiling all ALS Part
airworthiness directive (AD) for all part 39 by adding an AD that would 3 changes approved since original issue.
Airbus SAS Model A300 B4–600, B4– apply to all Airbus SAS Model A300 For the reason described above, this
600R, and F4–600R series airplanes, and [EASA] AD retains the requirements of EASA
B4–600, B4–600R, and F4–600R series
Model A300 C4–605R Variant F AD 2013–0072, which is superseded, and
airplanes, and Model A300 C4–605R requires accomplishment of the actions
airplanes (collectively called Model Variant F airplanes (collectively called specified in A310 ALS Part 3 Revision 01 and
A300–600 series airplanes); and Model Model A300–600 series airplanes); and A300–600 ALS Part 3 Revision 01.
A310 series airplanes. This AD was Model A310 series airplanes. The NPRM
prompted by a determination that more This AD requires revising the
published in the Federal Register on
restrictive maintenance requirements maintenance or inspection program to
May 14, 2018 (83 FR 22222). The NPRM
and airworthiness limitations are incorporate certain maintenance
was prompted by a determination that
necessary. This AD requires revising the requirements and airworthiness
more restrictive maintenance
maintenance or inspection program, as limitations. The unsafe condition
requirements and airworthiness
applicable, to incorporate new or more involves safety-significant latent failures
limitations are necessary. The NPRM
restrictive maintenance requirements that would, in combination with one or
proposed to require revising the
and airworthiness limitations. We are more other specific failures or events,
maintenance or inspection program, as
issuing this AD to address the unsafe result in a hazardous or catastrophic
applicable, to incorporate new or more
condition on these products. failure condition of avionics, hydraulic
restrictive maintenance requirements
systems, fire detection systems, fuel
DATES: This AD is effective October 23, and airworthiness limitations.
systems, or other critical systems.
2018. The Director of the Federal We are issuing this AD to address You may examine the MCAI in the
Register approved the incorporation by safety-significant latent failures that AD docket on the internet at http://
reference of certain publications listed would, in combination with one or more www.regulations.gov by searching for
in this AD as of October 23, 2018. other specific failures or events, result and locating Docket No. FAA–2018–
ADDRESSES: For service information in a hazardous or catastrophic failure 0365.
identified in this final rule, contact condition of avionics, hydraulic
Airbus SAS, Airworthiness Office— systems, fire detection systems, fuel Comments
EAW, Rond-Point Emile Dewoitine No: systems, or other critical systems. We gave the public the opportunity to
2, 31700 Blagnac Cedex, France; The European Aviation Safety Agency participate in developing this final rule.
telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 (EASA), which is the Technical Agent We have considered the comment
61 93 44 51; email account.airworth- for the Member States of the European received. FedEx Express indicated its
eas@airbus.com; internet http:// Union, has issued EASA AD 2017–0203, support for the NPRM.
www.airbus.com. You may view this dated October 12, 2017 (referred to after
service information at the FAA, this as the Mandatory Continuing Request To Release Related ADs at the
Transport Standards Branch, 2200 Airworthiness Information, or ‘‘the Same Time
South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe condition Airbus requested that we release this
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information on the availability of this for all Airbus SAS Model A300 B4–600, final rule at the same time as the
material at the FAA, call 206–231–3195. B4–600R, and F4–600R series airplanes, following related ADs to provide clarity
It is also available on the internet at and Model A300 C4–605R Variant F to operators. All four pending ADs are
http://www.regulations.gov by searching airplanes (collectively called Model related to the removal of the same 15
for and locating Docket No. FAA–2018– A300–600 series airplanes); and Model nose landing gear parts from ALS Part
0365. A310 series airplanes. The MCAI states: 1, on different airplane models.
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• Docket No. FAA–2018–0390, takes an average of 90 work-hours per Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26,
Product Identifier 2017–NM–130–AD operator, although this figure may vary 1979),
(EASA AD 2017–0145, dated August 31, from operator to operator. In the past, (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation
2017). we have estimated that this action takes in Alaska, and
• Docket No. FAA–2018–0364, 1 work-hour per airplane. Since
(4) Will not have a significant
Product Identifier 2017–NM–154–AD operators incorporate maintenance or
economic impact, positive or negative,
(EASA AD 2017–0204, dated October inspection program changes for their
on a substantial number of small entities
12, 2017). affected fleet(s), we have determined
• Docket No. FAA–2018–0396, under the criteria of the Regulatory
that a per-operator estimate is more
Product Identifier 2017–NM–156–AD Flexibility Act.
accurate than a per-airplane estimate.
(EASA AD 2017–0202, dated October Therefore, we estimate the total cost per List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
12, 2017). operator to be $7,650 (90 work-hours ×
We agree with the request. While we $85 per work-hour). Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
cannot ensure that all four final rules safety, Incorporation by reference,
will be published on the same date, we Authority for This Rulemaking Safety.
will coordinate with the Office of the Title 49 of the United States Code Adoption of the Amendment
Federal Register (OFR) and attempt to specifies the FAA’s authority to issue
issue all four final rules at the same rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, Accordingly, under the authority
time. section 106, describes the authority of delegated to me by the Administrator,
the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII: the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as
Conclusion Aviation Programs, describes in more follows:
We reviewed the relevant data, detail the scope of the Agency’s
considered the comments received, and authority. PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
determined that air safety and the We are issuing this rulemaking under DIRECTIVES
public interest require adopting this the authority described in Subtitle VII,
final rule with the change described Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39
previously and minor editorial changes. ‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that continues to read as follows:
We have determined that these minor section, Congress charges the FAA with Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
changes: promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in
• Are consistent with the intent that air commerce by prescribing regulations § 39.13 [Amended]
was proposed in the NPRM for for practices, methods, and procedures
addressing the unsafe condition; and ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
the Administrator finds necessary for
• Do not add any additional burden the following new airworthiness
safety in air commerce. This regulation
upon the public than was already directive (AD):
is within the scope of that authority
proposed in the NPRM. because it addresses an unsafe condition 2018–18–20 Airbus SAS: Amendment 39–
We also determined that these that is likely to exist or develop on 19399; Docket No. FAA–2018–0365;
changes will not increase the economic Product Identifier 2017–NM–155–AD.
products identified in this rulemaking
burden on any operator or increase the action. (a) Effective Date
scope of this final rule. This AD is issued in accordance with This AD is effective October 23, 2018.
Related Service Information Under 1 authority delegated by the Executive
Director, Aircraft Certification Service, (b) Affected ADs
CFR Part 51 This AD affects AD 2015–08–06,
as authorized by FAA Order 8000.51C.
Airbus SAS has issued A300–600 In accordance with that order, issuance Amendment 39–18142 (80 FR 23230, April
Airworthiness Limitations Section of ADs is normally a function of the 27, 2015) (‘‘AD 2015–08–06’’).
(ALS) Part 3, Certification Maintenance Compliance and Airworthiness (c) Applicability
Requirements (CMR), Revision 01, dated Division, but during this transition This AD applies to all Airbus SAS Model
August 28, 2017; and A310 period, the Executive Director has A300 B4–601, B4–603, B4–620, and B4–622
Airworthiness Limitations Section delegated the authority to issue ADs airplanes; Model A300 B4–605R and B4–
(ALS) Part 3, Certification Maintenance applicable to transport category 622R airplanes; Model A300 F4–605R and
Requirements (CMR), Revision 01, dated airplanes and associated appliances to F4–622R airplanes; Model A300 C4–605R
August 28, 2017. This service the Director of the System Oversight Variant F airplanes; and Model A310–203,
information describes mandatory Division. –204, –221, –222, –304, –322, –324, and –325
maintenance tasks that operators must airplanes; certificated in any category.
perform at specified intervals. These Regulatory Findings
(d) Subject
documents are distinct since they apply This AD will not have federalism Air Transport Association (ATA) of
to different airplane models. This implications under Executive Order America Code 05, Time Limits/Maintenance
service information is reasonably 13132. This AD will not have a Checks.
available because the interested parties substantial direct effect on the States, on
(e) Reason
have access to it through their normal the relationship between the national
course of business or by the means government and the States, or on the This AD was prompted by a determination
identified in the ADDRESSES section. distribution of power and that more restrictive maintenance
requirements and airworthiness limitations
responsibilities among the various
Costs of Compliance are necessary. We are issuing this AD to
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levels of government. prevent safety-significant latent failures that
We estimate that this AD affects 127 For the reasons discussed above, I would, in combination with one or more
airplanes of U.S. registry. certify that this AD: other specific failures or events, result in a
We estimate the following costs to (1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory hazardous or catastrophic failure condition of
comply with this AD: action’’ under Executive Order 12866, avionics, hydraulic systems, fire detection
We have determined that revising the (2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under systems, fuel systems, or other critical
maintenance or inspection program the DOT Regulatory Policies and systems.
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(f) Compliance the approval must include the DOA- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Comply with this AD within the authorized signature.
compliance times specified, unless already Federal Aviation Administration
done. (k) Related Information
(g) Maintenance or Inspection Program (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing 14 CFR Part 39
Revision Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA AD [Docket No. FAA–2018–0327; Product
Within 90 days after the effective date of 2017–0203, dated October 12, 2017, for Identifier 2018–CE–001–AD; Amendment
this AD, revise the maintenance or inspection related information. This MCAI may be 39–19404; AD 2018–19–04]
program, as applicable, to incorporate Airbus found in the AD docket on the internet at
http://www.regulations.gov by searching for RIN 2120–AA64
A300–600 Airworthiness Limitations Section
(ALS) Part 3, Certification Maintenance and locating Docket No. FAA–2018–0365.
Requirements (CMR), Revision 01, dated
Airworthiness Directives; Learjet, Inc.
(2) For more information about this AD,
August 28, 2017; or Airbus A310 Airplanes
contact Dan Rodina, Aerospace Engineer,
Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS) Part International Section, Transport Standards AGENCY: Federal Aviation
3, Certification Maintenance Requirements Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th St., Des
(CMR), Revision 01, dated August 28, 2017;
Administration (FAA), DOT.
Moines, WA 98198; telephone and fax 206– ACTION: Final rule.
as applicable. The initial compliance time for
accomplishing the actions is at the applicable 231–3225.
time specified in Airbus A300–600 (l) Material Incorporated by Reference SUMMARY: We are adopting a new
Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS) Part airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
3, Certification Maintenance Requirements (1) The Director of the Federal Register Learjet, Inc. Models 28, 29, 31, 31A, 35,
(CMR), Revision 01, dated August 28, 2017; approved the incorporation by reference 35A, 36, 36A, 55, 55B, 55C, and 60
or Airbus A310 Airworthiness Limitations (IBR) of the service information listed in this airplanes. This AD was prompted by
Section (ALS) Part 3, Certification paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR
fatigue cracks initiating in the flap
Maintenance Requirements (CMR), Revision part 51.
support structure due to repetitive flap
01, dated August 28, 2017; as applicable; or (2) You must use this service information
within 90 days after the effective date of this loads, which has caused flap nose roller
as applicable to do the actions required by
AD; whichever occurs later. support bracket failure. This AD
this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise.
requires replacement of the flap nose
(h) No Alternative Actions or Intervals (i) Airbus A300–600 Airworthiness
roller fitting, nose roller support
Limitations Section (ALS) Part 3,
After accomplishment of the revision bracket, and adjacent rib support
required by paragraph (g) of this AD, no Certification Maintenance Requirements
(CMR), Revision 01, dated August 28, 2017.
structure with improved components.
alternative actions (e.g., inspections) or We are issuing this AD to address the
intervals, may be used unless the actions or (ii) Airbus A310 Airworthiness Limitations
Section (ALS) Part 3, Certification unsafe condition on these products.
intervals are approved as an alternative
method of compliance (AMOC) in Maintenance Requirements (CMR), Revision DATES: This AD is effective October 23,
accordance with the procedures specified in 01, dated August 28, 2017. 2018.
paragraph (j)(1) of this AD. (3) For service information identified in The Director of the Federal Register
(i) Terminating Action for AD 2015–08–06 this AD, contact Airbus SAS, Airworthiness approved the incorporation by reference
Office—EAW, Rond-Point Emile Dewoitine of certain publications listed in this AD
Accomplishing the actions required by
No: 2, 31700 Blagnac Cedex, France; as of October 23, 2018.
paragraph (g) of this AD terminates all
requirements of AD 2015–08–06. telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61 ADDRESSES: For service information
93 44 51; email account.airworth-eas@ identified in this final rule, contact
(j) Other FAA AD Provisions airbus.com; internet http://www.airbus.com. Learjet, Inc., One Learjet Way, Wichita,
The following provisions also apply to this (4) You may view this service information Kansas 67209; telephone: 316–946–
AD: at the FAA, Transport Standards Branch, 2000; email: ac.ict@
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For aero.bombardier.com; internet: https://
(AMOCs): The Manager, International information on the availability of this
Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA, www.bombardier.com. You may view
material at the FAA, call 206–231–3195. this service information at the FAA,
has the authority to approve AMOCs for this
(5) You may view this service information Policy and Innovation Division, 901
AD, if requested using the procedures found
that is incorporated by reference at the Locust, Kansas City, Missouri 64106.
in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR
39.19, send your request to your principal National Archives and Records For information on the availability of
inspector or local Flight Standards District Administration (NARA). For information on this material at the FAA, call (816) 329–
Office, as appropriate. If sending information the availability of this material at NARA, call 4148. It is also available on the internet
directly to the International Section, send it 202–741–6030, or go to: http://
at http://www.regulations.gov by
to the attention of the person identified in www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-
searching for and locating Docket No.
paragraph (k)(2) of this AD. Information may locations.html.
be emailed to: 9-ANM–116-AMOC- FAA–2018–0327.
REQUESTS@faa.gov. Before using any Issued in Des Moines, Washington, on Examining the AD Docket
approved AMOC, notify your appropriate August 16, 2018.
principal inspector, or lacking a principal You may examine the AD docket on
Michael Kaszycki,
inspector, the manager of the local flight the internet at http://
standards district office/certificate holding Acting Director, System Oversight Division, www.regulations.gov by searching for
district office. Aircraft Certification Service. and locating Docket No. FAA–2018–
(2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any [FR Doc. 2018–19857 Filed 9–17–18; 8:45 am] 0327; or in person at Docket Operations
requirement in this AD to obtain corrective between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday
daltland on DSKBBV9HB2PROD with RULES
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
actions from a manufacturer, the action must
through Friday, except Federal holidays.
be accomplished using a method approved
by the Manager, International Section, The AD docket contains this final rule,
Transport Standards Branch, FAA; or the the regulatory evaluation, any
European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA); or comments received, and other
Airbus SAS’s EASA Design Organization information. The address for Docket
Approval (DOA). If approved by the DOA, Operations (phone: 800–647–5527) is
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| Category | Regulatory Information | |
| Collection | Federal Register | |
| sudoc Class | AE 2.7: GS 4.107: AE 2.106: | |
| Publisher | Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration | |
| Section | Rules and Regulations | |
| Action | Final rule. | |
| Dates | This AD is effective October 23, 2018. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of certain publications listed in this AD as of October 23, 2018. | |
| Contact | Dan Rodina, Aerospace Engineer, International Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; telephone and fax 206-231-3225. | |
| FR Citation | 83 FR 47042 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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