83 FR 47047 - 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 47047-47053] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2018-19854] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2018-0390; Product Identifier 2017-NM-130-AD; Amendment 39-19397; AD 2018-18-18] 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 series airplanes. This AD was prompted by a revision of an airworthiness limitation items (ALI) document. This AD requires revising the maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, to incorporate the specified 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. ADDRESSES: 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- 0390; 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: 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: [[Page 47048]] 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 series airplanes. The NPRM published in the Federal Register on May 11, 2018 (83 FR 21955). The NPRM was prompted by a revision of an ALI document. The NPRM proposed to require revising the maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, to incorporate the specified maintenance requirements and airworthiness limitations. We are issuing this AD to address the reduced structural integrity of the airplane and possible loss of 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 2017-0145, dated August 31, 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 series airplanes. The MCAI states: Some airworthiness limitations previously defined in A300 ALS [Airworthiness Limitations Section] Part 1 have been removed from that document and should normally be included in an ALS Part 4. Airbus does not plan to issue an ALS Part 4 for A300 aeroplanes. Nevertheless, failure to comply with these airworthiness limitations could result in an unsafe condition. For the reason described above, it has been decided to require the application of these airworthiness limitations through a separate AD. Previously, EASA issued AD 2013-0210 [which corresponds to FAA AD 2014-16-13, Amendment 39-17937 (79 FR 51083, August 27, 2014) (``AD 2014-16-13'')] to require implementation of airworthiness limitations applicable to main landing gear (MLG) barrel assembly, retraction actuator assembly, linkage assembly and flanged duct, which were previously defined in Revision 00 of A300 ALS Part 1 but removed from Revision 01 of A300 ALS Part 1, adding those limits as an Appendix to the AD. Since EASA AD 2013-0210 was issued, improvement of safe life component selection resulted, among others, in removal of 15 nose landing gear (NLG) parts from Revision 02 of A300 ALS Part 1. Consequently, this [EASA] AD retains the requirements of EASA AD 2013-0210, which is superseded, and requires, in addition to the implementation of airworthiness limitations already contained in EASA AD 2013-0210, the implementation of airworthiness limitations applicable to NLG barrel assembly and shock absorber assembly, previously contained in Revision 01 of A300 ALS Part 1, as specified in Appendix 1 of this AD. 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- 0390. Comments We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing this final rule. The following presents the comment received on the NPRM and the FAA's response to the comment. Request To Supersede AD 2014-16-13 Airbus questioned the need to keep AD 2014-16-13 and whether the proposed AD should instead supersede AD 2014-16-13. Airbus noted that the proposed AD lists all of the ALIs in EASA AD 2017-0145, dated August 31, 2017, not just the ALIs that have been updated since we issued AD 2014-16-13. We infer that Airbus wanted the proposed AD changed to a supersedure AD. We disagree with the request to change this AD to a supersedure AD. To address the unsafe condition, we chose to match EASA AD 2017-0145, dated August 31, 2017, and include the same ALIs. Because accomplishment of the requirements of this AD terminates all requirements of AD 2014-16-13, a supersedure is not necessary. We have not changed this AD in this regard. 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 same removal of 15 nose landing gear parts from ALS Part 1, on different airplane models.Docket No. FAA-2018-0364, Product Identifier 2017-NM-154- AD (EASA AD 2017-0204, dated October 12, 2017). Docket No. FAA-2018-0365, Product Identifier 2017-NM-155- AD (EASA AD 2017-0203, 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 insofar as we can control the publication schedule. While we cannot ensure that all four 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 changes 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. Costs of Compliance We estimate that this AD affects 5 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 we recognize that this number 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 [[Page 47049]] 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): 2018-18-18 Airbus SAS: Amendment 39-19397; Docket No. FAA-2018-0390; Product Identifier 2017-NM-130-AD. (a) Effective Date This AD is effective October 23, 2018. (b) Affected ADs This AD affects AD 2014-16-13, Amendment 39-17937 (79 FR 51083, August 27, 2014) (``AD 2014-16-13''). (c) Applicability This AD applies to Airbus SAS Model A300 B2-1A, B2-1C, B2K-3C, B2-203, B4-2C, B4-103, and B4-203 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 revision of an airworthiness limitation items (ALI) document. We are issuing this AD to prevent reduced structural integrity of the airplane and possible loss of controllability of the airplane. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Revision of Maintenance or Inspection Program Within 90 days after the effective date of this AD, revise the maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, to incorporate the safe life limits included in figure 1 to paragraph (g) of this AD. The initial compliance time for the replacements is prior to the applicable life limits specified in figure 1 to paragraph (g) of this AD, or within 90 days after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later. The term ``FH'' in figure 1 to paragraph (g) of this AD means total flight hours. The term ``LDG'' in figure 1 to paragraph (g) of this AD means total airplane landings. BILLING CODE 4910-13-P [[Page 47050]] [GRAPHIC] [TIFF OMITTED] TR18SE18.001 [[Page 47051]] [GRAPHIC] [TIFF OMITTED] TR18SE18.002 [[Page 47052]] [GRAPHIC] [TIFF OMITTED] TR18SE18.003 [[Page 47053]] [GRAPHIC] [TIFF OMITTED] TR18SE18.004 BILLING CODE 4910-13-P (h) No Alternative Actions or Intervals After the maintenance or inspection program has been revised as 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 2014-16-13 Accomplishing the actions required by this AD terminates all requirements of AD 2014-16-13. (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: 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 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 2017-0145, dated August 31, 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-2018-0390. (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 None. Issued in Des Moines, Washington, on August 24, 2018. James Cashdollar, Acting Director, System Oversight Division, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2018-19854 Filed 9-17-18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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(3) For Models 35, 35A, 36, and 36A (j) Alternative Methods of Compliance Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on August
airplanes: Within 24 months after October (AMOCs) 31, 2018.
23, 2018 (the effective date of this AD) or (1) The Manager, Wichita ACO branch, Melvin J. Johnson,
within 400 landings after October 23, 2018
FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs Deputy Director, Policy & Innovation Division,
(the effective date of this AD), whichever
for this AD, if requested using the procedures Aircraft Certification Service.
occurs first, replace the nose roller fitting,
nose roller support bracket, and adjacent rib found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with [FR Doc. 2018–19853 Filed 9–17–18; 8:45 am]
support structure with replacement parts by 14 CFR 39.19, send your request to your BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
following the Accomplishment Instructions principal inspector or local Flight Standards
in Bombardier Learjet 35/36 SB 35/36–27–50 District Office, as appropriate. If sending
Recommended, dated September 11, 2017. information directly to the manager of the DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
(4) For Models 55, 55B, and 55C airplanes: certification office, send it to the attention of
Within 24 months after October 23, 2018 (the the person identified in paragraph (k)(1) of Federal Aviation Administration
effective date of this AD) or within 400 this AD.
landings after October 23, 2018 (the effective (2) Before using any approved AMOC,
date of this AD), whichever occurs first, 14 CFR Part 39
notify your appropriate principal inspector,
replace the nose roller fitting, nose roller or lacking a principal inspector, the manager [Docket No. FAA–2018–0390; Product
support bracket, and adjacent rib support of the local flight standards district office/ Identifier 2017–NM–130–AD; Amendment
structure with replacement parts by certificate holding district office. 39–19397; AD 2018–18–18]
following the Accomplishment Instructions
in Bombardier Learjet 55 SB 55–27–41 (k) Related Information RIN 2120–AA64
Recommended, dated September 11, 2017. For more information about this AD,
(5) For Model 60 airplanes: Within 12 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS
contact Tara Shawn, Aerospace Engineer,
months after October 23, 2018 (the effective Airplanes
Wichita ACO Branch, 1801 Airport Road,
date of this AD) or within 200 landings after
October 23, 2018 (the effective date of this Room 100, Wichita, Kansas 67209; telephone: AGENCY: Federal Aviation
AD), whichever occurs first, replace the nose (316) 946–4141; fax: (316) 946–4107; email: Administration (FAA), Department of
roller fitting, nose roller support bracket, and tara.shawn@faa.gov or Wichita-COS@faa.gov. Transportation (DOT).
adjacent rib support structure with (l) Material Incorporated by Reference ACTION: Final rule.
replacement parts by following the
Accomplishment Instructions in Bombardier (1) The Director of the Federal Register
SUMMARY: We are adopting a new
Learjet 60 SB 60–27–39 Recommended, approved the incorporation by reference of
the service information listed in this
airworthiness directive (AD) for all
Revision 1, dated January 15, 2018.
paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR Airbus SAS Model A300 series
(6) For all airplanes: Some compliance
times in this AD are presented in landings. part 51. airplanes. This AD was prompted by a
If you do not keep a record of the total (2) You must use this service information revision of an airworthiness limitation
number of landings, then use a 1-to-1 as applicable to do the actions required by items (ALI) document. This AD requires
conversion for hours time-in-service (TIS) to this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. revising the maintenance or inspection
landings. Example: 20 hours TIS = 20 (i) Bombardier Learjet 28/29 Service program, as applicable, to incorporate
landings. Bulletin (SB) 28/29–27–31 Recommended, the specified maintenance requirements
(7) For Models 31, 31A, 35, 35A, 36, 36A, dated September 11, 2017; and airworthiness limitations. We are
55, 55B, 55C, and 60 airplanes: Although (ii) Bombardier Learjet 31 SB 31–27–35 issuing this AD to address the unsafe
Paragraph 3.B.(2) of the applicable SB for Recommended, dated September 11, 2017;
these models that have modified flap roller condition on these products.
(iii) Bombardier Learjet 35/36 SB 35/36
assemblies requires the operator to contact DATES: This AD is effective October 23,
–27–50 Recommended, dated September 11,
Learjet Inc. for repair instructions, this AD
2017; 2018.
requires you do the repair using a method ADDRESSES:
(iv) Bombardier Learjet 55 SB 55–27–41
approved by the Manager, Wichita ACO
Recommended, dated September 11, 2017;
Branch, FAA. For a repair method to be Examining the AD Docket
approved by the Manager, Wichita ACO and
Branch, as required by this paragraph, the (v) Bombardier Learjet 60 SB 60–27–39 You may examine the AD docket on
Manager’s approval letter must specifically Recommended, Revision 1, dated January 15, the internet at http://
refer to this AD. 2018. www.regulations.gov by searching for
(3) For service information identified in and locating Docket No. FAA–2018–
(h) Credit for Previous Actions this AD, contact Learjet, Inc., One Learjet 0390; or in person at Docket Operations
For Model 60 airplanes: This AD allows Way, Wichita, Kansas 67209; telephone: 316– between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday
credit for actions required in paragraph (g)(5) 946–2000; email: ac.ict@ through Friday, except Federal holidays.
of this AD if done before the effective date aero.bombardier.com; internet: https://
of this AD following Bombardier Learjet 60 The AD docket contains this final rule,
www.bombardier.com.
SB 60–27–39 Recommended, Basic Issue, (4) You may view this service information
the regulatory evaluation, any
dated September 11, 2017. at the FAA, Policy and Innovation Division, comments received, and other
901 Locust, Kansas City, Missouri 64106. For information. The address for Docket
(i) No Reporting Requirement
information on the availability of this Operations (phone: 800–647–5527) is
Although Bombardier Learjet 28/29 SB 28/ U.S. Department of Transportation,
material at the FAA, call (816) 329–4148. In
29–27–31 Recommended, dated September Docket Operations, M–30, West
addition, you can access this service
11, 2017; Bombardier Learjet 31 SB 31–27–
35 Recommended, dated September 11, 2017; information on the internet at http:// Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140,
Bombardier Learjet 35/36 SB 35/36 –27–50 www.regulations.gov by searching for and 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE,
Recommended, dated September 11, 2017; locating Docket No. FAA–2017–1078. Washington, DC 20590.
Bombardier Learjet 55 SB 55–27–41 (5) You may view this service information FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dan
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Recommended, dated September 11, 2017; that is incorporated by reference at the
Rodina, Aerospace Engineer,
and Bombardier Learjet 60 SB 60–27–39 National Archives and Records
Administration (NARA). For information on
International Section, Transport
Recommended, Revision 1, dated January 15,
the availability of this material at NARA, call Standards Branch, FAA, 2200 South
2018, all specify to submit a compliance
response form to the manufacturer per 202–741–6030, or go to: http:// 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198;
paragraph 3.E., this AD does not require that www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr- telephone and fax 206–231–3225.
action. locations.html. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
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Discussion You may examine the MCAI in the determined that air safety and the
AD docket on the internet at http:// public interest require adopting this
We issued a notice of proposed www.regulations.gov by searching for final rule with the changes described
rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR and locating Docket No. FAA–2018– previously and minor editorial changes.
part 39 by adding an AD that would 0390. We have determined that these minor
apply to all Airbus SAS Model A300 changes:
series airplanes. The NPRM published Comments • Are consistent with the intent that
in the Federal Register on May 11, 2018 We gave the public the opportunity to was proposed in the NPRM for
(83 FR 21955). The NPRM was participate in developing this final rule. addressing the unsafe condition; and
prompted by a revision of an ALI The following presents the comment • Do not add any additional burden
document. The NPRM proposed to received on the NPRM and the FAA’s upon the public than was already
require revising the maintenance or response to the comment. proposed in the NPRM.
inspection program, as applicable, to We also determined that these
incorporate the specified maintenance Request To Supersede AD 2014–16–13 changes will not increase the economic
requirements and airworthiness Airbus questioned the need to keep burden on any operator or increase the
limitations. AD 2014–16–13 and whether the scope of this final rule.
We are issuing this AD to address the proposed AD should instead supersede
AD 2014–16–13. Airbus noted that the Costs of Compliance
reduced structural integrity of the
airplane and possible loss of proposed AD lists all of the ALIs in We estimate that this AD affects 5
controllability of the airplane. EASA AD 2017–0145, dated August 31, airplanes of U.S. registry.
2017, not just the ALIs that have been We estimate the following costs to
The European Aviation Safety Agency
updated since we issued AD 2014–16– comply with this AD:
(EASA), which is the Technical Agent
13. We infer that Airbus wanted the We have determined that revising the
for the Member States of the European
proposed AD changed to a supersedure maintenance or inspection program
Union, has issued EASA AD 2017–0145,
AD. takes an average of 90 work-hours per
dated August 31, 2017 (referred to after
We disagree with the request to operator, although we recognize that
this as the Mandatory Continuing
change this AD to a supersedure AD. To this number may vary from operator to
Airworthiness Information, or ‘‘the
address the unsafe condition, we chose operator. In the past, we have estimated
MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe condition
to match EASA AD 2017–0145, dated that this action takes 1 work-hour per
for all Airbus SAS Model A300 series
August 31, 2017, and include the same airplane. Since operators incorporate
airplanes. The MCAI states:
ALIs. Because accomplishment of the maintenance or inspection program
Some airworthiness limitations previously requirements of this AD terminates all changes for their affected fleet(s), we
defined in A300 ALS [Airworthiness have determined that a per-operator
requirements of AD 2014–16–13, a
Limitations Section] Part 1 have been estimate is more accurate than a per-
removed from that document and should supersedure is not necessary. We have
normally be included in an ALS Part 4. not changed this AD in this regard. airplane estimate. Therefore, we
Airbus does not plan to issue an ALS Part 4 estimate the total cost per operator to be
Request To Release Related ADs at the $7,650 (90 work-hours × $85 per work-
for A300 aeroplanes.
Same Time hour).
Nevertheless, failure to comply with these
airworthiness limitations could result in an Airbus requested that we release this
unsafe condition.
Authority for This Rulemaking
final rule at the same time as the
For the reason described above, it has been following related ADs to provide clarity Title 49 of the United States Code
decided to require the application of these to operators. All four pending ADs are specifies the FAA’s authority to issue
airworthiness limitations through a separate related to the same removal of 15 nose rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I,
AD. section 106, describes the authority of
Previously, EASA issued AD 2013–0210
landing gear parts from ALS Part 1, on
different airplane models. the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII:
[which corresponds to FAA AD 2014–16–13,
Amendment 39–17937 (79 FR 51083, August • Docket No. FAA–2018–0364, Aviation Programs, describes in more
27, 2014) (‘‘AD 2014–16–13’’)] to require Product Identifier 2017–NM–154–AD detail the scope of the Agency’s
implementation of airworthiness limitations (EASA AD 2017–0204, dated October authority.
applicable to main landing gear (MLG) barrel 12, 2017). We are issuing this rulemaking under
assembly, retraction actuator assembly, • Docket No. FAA–2018–0365, the authority described in Subtitle VII,
linkage assembly and flanged duct, which Product Identifier 2017–NM–155–AD Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701:
were previously defined in Revision 00 of (EASA AD 2017–0203, dated October ‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that
A300 ALS Part 1 but removed from Revision section, Congress charges the FAA with
12, 2017).
01 of A300 ALS Part 1, adding those limits
as an Appendix to the AD.
• Docket No. FAA–2018–0396, promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in
Since EASA AD 2013–0210 was issued, Product Identifier 2017–NM–156–AD air commerce by prescribing regulations
improvement of safe life component selection (EASA AD 2017–0202, dated October for practices, methods, and procedures
resulted, among others, in removal of 15 nose 12, 2017). the Administrator finds necessary for
landing gear (NLG) parts from Revision 02 of We agree with the request insofar as safety in air commerce. This regulation
A300 ALS Part 1. we can control the publication is within the scope of that authority
Consequently, this [EASA] AD retains the schedule. While we cannot ensure that because it addresses an unsafe condition
requirements of EASA AD 2013–0210, which all four will be published on the same that is likely to exist or develop on
is superseded, and requires, in addition to date, we will coordinate with the Office products identified in this rulemaking
the implementation of airworthiness
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of the Federal Register (OFR) and action.
limitations already contained in EASA AD This AD is issued in accordance with
2013–0210, the implementation of attempt to issue all four final rules at the
airworthiness limitations applicable to NLG same time. authority delegated by the Executive
barrel assembly and shock absorber Director, Aircraft Certification Service,
Conclusion as authorized by FAA Order 8000.51C.
assembly, previously contained in Revision
01 of A300 ALS Part 1, as specified in We reviewed the relevant data, In accordance with that order, issuance
Appendix 1 of this AD. considered the comments received, and of ADs is normally a function of the
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Compliance and Airworthiness List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 2C, B4–103, and B4–203 airplanes,
Division, but during this transition certificated in any category.
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
period, the Executive Director has safety, Incorporation by reference, (d) Subject
delegated the authority to issue ADs Safety. Air Transport Association (ATA) of
applicable to transport category
Adoption of the Amendment America Code 05, Time Limits/Maintenance
airplanes and associated appliances to Checks.
the Director of the System Oversight Accordingly, under the authority
Division. delegated to me by the Administrator, (e) Reason
Regulatory Findings the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as This AD was prompted by a revision of an
follows: airworthiness limitation items (ALI)
This AD will not have federalism document. We are issuing this AD to prevent
implications under Executive Order PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS reduced structural integrity of the airplane
13132. This AD will not have a DIRECTIVES and possible loss of controllability of the
substantial direct effect on the States, on airplane.
■ 1. The authority citation for part 39
the relationship between the national (f) Compliance
continues to read as follows:
government and the States, or on the Comply with this AD within the
distribution of power and Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
compliance times specified, unless already
responsibilities among the various § 39.13 [Amended] done.
levels of government.
■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding (g) Revision of Maintenance or Inspection
For the reasons discussed above, I Program
the following new airworthiness
certify that this AD:
directive (AD): Within 90 days after the effective date of
(1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory this AD, revise the maintenance or inspection
2018–18–18 Airbus SAS: Amendment 39–
action’’ under Executive Order 12866, 19397; Docket No. FAA–2018–0390; program, as applicable, to incorporate the
(2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under Product Identifier 2017–NM–130–AD. safe life limits included in figure 1 to
the DOT Regulatory Policies and paragraph (g) of this AD. The initial
(a) Effective Date
Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, compliance time for the replacements is prior
1979), This AD is effective October 23, 2018. to the applicable life limits specified in figure
(b) Affected ADs 1 to paragraph (g) of this AD, or within 90
(3) Will not affect intrastate aviation
days after the effective date of this AD,
in Alaska, and This AD affects AD 2014–16–13,
whichever occurs later. The term ‘‘FH’’ in
(4) Will not have a significant Amendment 39–17937 (79 FR 51083, August
27, 2014) (‘‘AD 2014–16–13’’). figure 1 to paragraph (g) of this AD means
economic impact, positive or negative, total flight hours. The term ‘‘LDG’’ in figure
on a substantial number of small entities (c) Applicability 1 to paragraph (g) of this AD means total
under the criteria of the Regulatory This AD applies to Airbus SAS Model airplane landings.
Flexibility Act. A300 B2–1A, B2–1C, B2K–3C, B2–203, B4– BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
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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. | |
| 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 47047 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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