83 FR 47054 - 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 47054-47056] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2018-19856] [[Page 47054]] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2018-0396; Product Identifier 2017-NM-156-AD; Amendment 39-19400; AD 2018-18-21] 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 new or 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- 0396. 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- 0396; 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: 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 8, 2018 (83 FR 20743). The NPRM was prompted by a determination that new or 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 the risks associated with the effects of aging on airplane systems. Such effects could change system characteristics, leading to an increased potential for failure of certain life-limited parts, and reduced structural integrity or 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 2017-0202, 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. The System Equipment Maintenance Requirements (SEMR) for the Airbus A310 and A300-600, are specified in the Airbus A310 and Airbus A300- 600 (including A300-600ST) ALS Part 4 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 AD 2013-0075 [which corresponds to FAA AD 2015-02-16, Amendment 39-18083 (80 FR 5028, January 30, 2015) (``AD 2015-02-16'')] to require the implementation of the maintenance requirements and associated airworthiness limitations as specified in Airbus A310 and A300-600 ALS Part 4 documents at Revision 02. Since that [EASA] AD was issued, new or more restrictive maintenance requirements and airworthiness limitations were approved by EASA. Consequently, Airbus published Revision 03 of A310 and A300-600 ALS Part 4 documents, compiling all ALS Part 4 changes approved since previous Revision 02. For the reasons described above, this new [EASA] AD retains the requirements of EASA AD 2013-0075, which is superseded, and requires the implementation of the actions specified in Airbus A310 ALS Part 4 Revision 03 and Airbus A300-600 ALS Part 4 Revision 03. 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- 0396. Comments We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing this final rule. The following presents the comments received on the NPRM and the FAA's response to each comment. FedEx Express stated that they had no objections to the proposed AD. Request To Release Related ADs at the Same Time Airbus requested in docket numbers, FAA-2018-0390 and FAA-2018-0365 that we release this final rule and the following related ADs at the same time 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.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-2018-0365, Product Identifier 2017-NM-155- AD [[Page 47055]] (EASA AD 2017-0203, dated October 12, 2017). We agree with the commenter's request insofar as we can control the publication schedule. 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) regarding publication of 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. Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 Airbus SAS has issued A310 Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS) Part 4, ``System Equipment Maintenance Requirements (SEMR),'' Revision 03, dated August 28, 2017; and A300-600 Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS) Part 4, ``System Equipment Maintenance Requirements (SEMR),'' Revision 03, dated August 28, 2017. This service information describes new maintenance requirements and airworthiness limitations. 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 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 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): 2018-18-21 Airbus SAS: Amendment 39-19400; Docket No. FAA-2018-0396; Product Identifier 2017-NM-156-AD. (a) Effective Date This AD is effective October 23, 2018. (b) Affected ADs This AD affects AD 2015-02-16, Amendment 39-18083 (80 FR 5028, January 30, 2015) (``AD 2015-02-16''). (c) Applicability This AD applies to the Airbus SAS airplanes identified in paragraphs (c)(1) through (c)(5) of this AD, certificated in any category, all manufacturer serial numbers. (1) Model A300 B4-601, B4-603, B4-620, and B4-622 airplanes. (2) Model A300 B4-605R and B4-622R airplanes. (3) Model A300 F4-605R and F4-622R airplanes. (4) Model A300 C4-605R Variant F airplanes. (5) Model A310-203, -204, -221, -222, -304, -322, -324, and -325 airplanes. (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 05, Time Limits/ Maintenance Checks. (e) Reason This AD was prompted by a determination that new or more restrictive maintenance requirements and airworthiness limitations are necessary. We are issuing this AD to mitigate the risks associated with the effects of aging on airplane systems. Such effects could change system characteristics, leading to an increased potential for failure of certain life-limited parts, and reduced structural integrity or controllability of the airplane. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. [[Page 47056]] (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 Airbus A310 Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS) Part 4, ``System Equipment Maintenance Requirements (SEMR),'' Revision 03, dated August 28, 2017; or A300-600 Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS) Part 4, ``System Equipment Maintenance Requirements (SEMR),'' Revision 03, dated August 28, 2017; as applicable. The initial compliance time for doing the revised actions is at the applicable time specified in Airbus A310 Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS) Part 4, ``System Equipment Maintenance Requirements (SEMR),'' Revision 03, dated August 28, 2017, or A300-600 Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS) Part 4, ``System Equipment Maintenance Requirements (SEMR),'' Revision 03, 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 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 and 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 2015-02-16 Accomplishing the actions required by this AD terminates all requirements of AD 2015-02-16. (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 2017-0202, 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-2018-0396. (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 4, ``System Equipment Maintenance Requirements (SEMR),'' Revision 03, dated August 28, 2017. (ii) Airbus A310 Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS) Part 4, ``System Equipment Maintenance Requirements (SEMR),'' Revision 03, 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 24, 2018. 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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday Airbus A310 and A300–600 Airworthiness
through Friday, except Federal holidays. Limitations Section (ALS) documents. The
Federal Aviation Administration The AD docket contains this final rule, System Equipment Maintenance
the regulatory evaluation, any Requirements (SEMR) for the Airbus A310
14 CFR Part 39 and A300–600, are specified in the Airbus
comments received, and other A310 and Airbus A300–600 (including
[Docket No. FAA–2018–0396; Product information. The address for Docket A300–600ST) ALS Part 4 documents. These
Identifier 2017–NM–156–AD; Amendment Operations (phone: 800–647–5527) is instructions have been identified as
39–19400; AD 2018–18–21] U.S. Department of Transportation, mandatory for continuing airworthiness.
Docket Operations, M–30, West Failure to accomplish these instructions
RIN 2120–AA64 could result in an unsafe condition.
Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140,
1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, EASA previously issued AD 2013–0075
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS [which corresponds to FAA AD 2015–02–16,
Airplanes Washington, DC 20590.
Amendment 39–18083 (80 FR 5028, January
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dan 30, 2015) (‘‘AD 2015–02–16’’)] to require the
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Rodina, Aerospace Engineer, implementation of the maintenance
Administration (FAA), Department of International Section, Transport requirements and associated airworthiness
Transportation (DOT). Standards Branch, FAA, 2200 South limitations as specified in Airbus A310 and
ACTION: Final rule. 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; A300–600 ALS Part 4 documents at Revision
telephone and fax 206–231–3225. 02.
SUMMARY: We are adopting a new Since that [EASA] AD was issued, new or
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
airworthiness directive (AD) for all more restrictive maintenance requirements
Airbus SAS Model A300 B4–600, B4– Discussion and airworthiness limitations were approved
600R, and F4–600R series airplanes, and by EASA. Consequently, Airbus published
We issued a notice of proposed Revision 03 of A310 and A300–600 ALS Part
Model A300 C4–605R Variant F rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR 4 documents, compiling all ALS Part 4
airplanes (collectively called Model part 39 by adding an AD that would changes approved since previous Revision
A300–600 series airplanes), and Model apply to all Airbus SAS Model A300 02.
A310 series airplanes. This AD was B4–600, B4–600R, and F4–600R series For the reasons described above, this new
prompted by a determination that new airplanes, and Model A300 C4–605R [EASA] AD retains the requirements of EASA
or more restrictive maintenance Variant F airplanes (collectively called AD 2013–0075, which is superseded, and
requirements and airworthiness requires the implementation of the actions
Model A300–600 series airplanes), and specified in Airbus A310 ALS Part 4 Revision
limitations are necessary. This AD Model A310 series airplanes. The NPRM
requires revising the maintenance or 03 and Airbus A300–600 ALS Part 4 Revision
published in the Federal Register on 03.
inspection program, as applicable, to May 8, 2018 (83 FR 20743). The NPRM
incorporate new or more restrictive was prompted by a determination that You may examine the MCAI in the
maintenance requirements and new or more restrictive maintenance AD docket on the internet at http://
airworthiness limitations. We are requirements and airworthiness www.regulations.gov by searching for
issuing this AD to address the unsafe limitations are necessary. The NPRM and locating Docket No. FAA–2018–
condition on these products. proposed to require revising the 0396.
DATES: This AD is effective October 23, maintenance or inspection program, as Comments
2018. applicable, to incorporate new or more
The Director of the Federal Register restrictive maintenance requirements We gave the public the opportunity to
approved the incorporation by reference and airworthiness limitations. participate in developing this final rule.
of certain publications listed in this AD We are issuing this AD to address the The following presents the comments
as of October 23, 2018. risks associated with the effects of aging received on the NPRM and the FAA’s
ADDRESSES: For service information on airplane systems. Such effects could response to each comment. FedEx
identified in this final rule, contact change system characteristics, leading to Express stated that they had no
Airbus SAS, Airworthiness Office— an increased potential for failure of objections to the proposed AD.
EAW, Rond-Point Emile Dewoitine No: certain life-limited parts, and reduced Request To Release Related ADs at the
2, 31700 Blagnac Cedex, France; structural integrity or controllability of Same Time
telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 the airplane.
61 93 44 51; email account.airworth- The European Aviation Safety Agency Airbus requested in docket numbers,
eas@airbus.com; internet http:// (EASA), which is the Technical Agent FAA–2018–0390 and FAA–2018–0365
www.airbus.com. You may view this for the Member States of the European that we release this final rule and the
service information at the FAA, Union, has issued EASA AD 2017–0202, following related ADs at the same time
Transport Standards Branch, 2200 dated October 12, 2017 (referred to after to provide clarity to operators. All four
South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For this as the Mandatory Continuing pending ADs are related to the removal
information on the availability of this Airworthiness Information, or ‘‘the of the same 15 nose landing gear parts
material at the FAA, call 206–231–3195. MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe condition from ALS Part 1, on different airplane
It is also available on the internet at for all Airbus SAS Model A300 B4–600, models.
http://www.regulations.gov by searching B4–600R, and F4–600R series airplanes, • Docket No. FAA–2018–0390,
for and locating Docket No. FAA–2018– and Model A300 C4–605R Variant F Product Identifier 2017–NM–130–AD
0396. airplanes (collectively called Model (EASA AD 2017–0145, dated August 31,
2017).
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A300–600 series airplanes), and Model
Examining the AD Docket • Docket No. FAA–2018–0364,
A310 series airplanes. The MCAI states:
You may examine the AD docket on Product Identifier 2017–NM–154–AD
Maintenance requirements and
the internet at http:// airworthiness limitations for the Airbus (EASA AD 2017–0204, dated October
www.regulations.gov by searching for A310, A300–600 and A300–600ST family 12, 2017).
and locating Docket No. FAA–2018– aeroplanes, which are approved by EASA, • Docket No. FAA–2018–0365,
0396; or in person at Docket Operations are currently defined and published in the Product Identifier 2017–NM–155–AD
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(EASA AD 2017–0203, dated October estimate is more accurate than a per- under the criteria of the Regulatory
12, 2017). airplane estimate. Therefore, we Flexibility Act.
We agree with the commenter’s estimate the total cost per operator to be
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
request insofar as we can control the $7,650 (90 work-hours × $85 per work-
publication schedule. While we cannot hour). Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
ensure that all four final rules will be safety, Incorporation by reference,
published on the same date, we will Authority for This Rulemaking Safety.
coordinate with the Office of the Federal Title 49 of the United States Code Adoption of the Amendment
Register (OFR) regarding publication of specifies the FAA’s authority to issue
all four final rules at the same time. rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, Accordingly, under the authority
section 106, describes the authority of delegated to me by the Administrator,
Conclusion the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as
the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII:
We reviewed the relevant data, Aviation Programs, describes in more follows:
considered the comments received, and detail the scope of the Agency’s
determined that air safety and the PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
authority.
public interest require adopting this DIRECTIVES
We are issuing this rulemaking under
final rule with the changes described the authority described in Subtitle VII, ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39
previously and minor editorial changes. Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: continues to read as follows:
We have determined that these minor ‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that
changes: Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
section, Congress charges the FAA with
• Are consistent with the intent that promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in § 39.13 [Amended]
was proposed in the NPRM for air commerce by prescribing regulations
addressing the unsafe condition; and ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
for practices, methods, and procedures the following new airworthiness
• Do not add any additional burden the Administrator finds necessary for
upon the public than was already directive (AD):
safety in air commerce. This regulation
proposed in the NPRM. is within the scope of that authority 2018–18–21 Airbus SAS: Amendment 39–
We also determined that these 19400; Docket No. FAA–2018–0396;
because it addresses an unsafe condition Product Identifier 2017–NM–156–AD.
changes will not increase the economic that is likely to exist or develop on
burden on any operator or increase the products identified in this rulemaking (a) Effective Date
scope of this final rule. action. This AD is effective October 23, 2018.
Related Service Information Under 1 This AD is issued in accordance with (b) Affected ADs
CFR Part 51 authority delegated by the Executive
This AD affects AD 2015–02–16,
Airbus SAS has issued A310 Director, Aircraft Certification Service,
Amendment 39–18083 (80 FR 5028, January
Airworthiness Limitations Section as authorized by FAA Order 8000.51C. 30, 2015) (‘‘AD 2015–02–16’’).
(ALS) Part 4, ‘‘System Equipment In accordance with that order, issuance
of ADs is normally a function of the (c) Applicability
Maintenance Requirements (SEMR),’’
Revision 03, dated August 28, 2017; and Compliance and Airworthiness This AD applies to the Airbus SAS
Division, but during this transition airplanes identified in paragraphs (c)(1)
A300–600 Airworthiness Limitations through (c)(5) of this AD, certificated in any
Section (ALS) Part 4, ‘‘System period, the Executive Director has
delegated the authority to issue ADs category, all manufacturer serial numbers.
Equipment Maintenance Requirements (1) Model A300 B4–601, B4–603, B4–620,
(SEMR),’’ Revision 03, dated August 28, applicable to transport category
and B4–622 airplanes.
2017. This service information describes airplanes and associated appliances to (2) Model A300 B4–605R and B4–622R
new maintenance requirements and the Director of the System Oversight airplanes.
airworthiness limitations. These Division. (3) Model A300 F4–605R and F4–622R
documents are distinct since they apply airplanes.
Regulatory Findings
(4) Model A300 C4–605R Variant F
to different airplane models. This
This AD will not have federalism airplanes.
service information is reasonably (5) Model A310–203, –204, –221, –222,
available because the interested parties implications under Executive Order
13132. This AD will not have a –304, –322, –324, and –325 airplanes.
have access to it through their normal
course of business or by the means substantial direct effect on the States, on (d) Subject
identified in the ADDRESSES section. the relationship between the national Air Transport Association (ATA) of
government and the States, or on the America Code 05, Time Limits/Maintenance
Costs of Compliance distribution of power and Checks.
We estimate that this AD affects 127 responsibilities among the various
(e) Reason
airplanes of U.S. registry. levels of government.
For the reasons discussed above, I This AD was prompted by a determination
We estimate the following costs to that new or more restrictive maintenance
comply with this AD: certify that this AD:
requirements and airworthiness limitations
We have determined that revising the (1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory are necessary. We are issuing this AD to
maintenance or inspection program action’’ under Executive Order 12866, mitigate the risks associated with the effects
takes an average of 90 work-hours per (2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under of aging on airplane systems. Such effects
operator, although we recognize that the DOT Regulatory Policies and could change system characteristics, leading
this number may vary from operator to Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, to an increased potential for failure of certain
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operator. In the past, we have estimated 1979), life-limited parts, and reduced structural
(3) Will not affect intrastate aviation integrity or controllability of the airplane.
that this action takes 1 work-hour per
airplane. Since operators incorporate in Alaska, and (f) Compliance
maintenance or inspection program (4) Will not have a significant Comply with this AD within the
changes for their affected fleet(s), we economic impact, positive or negative, compliance times specified, unless already
have determined that a per-operator on a substantial number of small entities done.
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(g) Revision of Maintenance or Inspection (k) Related Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Program (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing
Within 90 days after the effective date of Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA AD Federal Aviation Administration
this AD, revise the maintenance or inspection 2017–0202, dated October 12, 2017, for
program, as applicable, to incorporate Airbus related information. This MCAI may be 14 CFR Part 39
A310 Airworthiness Limitations Section found in the AD docket on the internet at
(ALS) Part 4, ‘‘System Equipment [Docket No. FAA–2018–0364; Product
http://www.regulations.gov by searching for Identifier 2017–NM–154–AD; Amendment
Maintenance Requirements (SEMR),’’
and locating Docket No. FAA–2018–0396. 39–19398; AD 2018–18–19]
Revision 03, dated August 28, 2017; or A300–
600 Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS) (2) For more information about this AD,
RIN 2120–AA64
Part 4, ‘‘System Equipment Maintenance contact Dan Rodina, Aerospace Engineer,
Requirements (SEMR),’’ Revision 03, dated International Section, Transport Standards
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS
August 28, 2017; as applicable. The initial Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th St., Des
Airplanes
compliance time for doing the revised actions Moines, WA 98198; telephone and fax 206–
is at the applicable time specified in Airbus 231–3225. AGENCY: Federal Aviation
A310 Airworthiness Limitations Section Administration (FAA), Department of
(ALS) Part 4, ‘‘System Equipment (l) Material Incorporated by Reference
Transportation (DOT).
Maintenance Requirements (SEMR),’’ (1) The Director of the Federal Register
ACTION: Final rule.
Revision 03, dated August 28, 2017, or A300– approved the incorporation by reference
600 Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS) (IBR) of the service information listed in this SUMMARY: We are adopting a new
Part 4, ‘‘System Equipment Maintenance paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR
Requirements (SEMR),’’ Revision 03, dated airworthiness directive (AD) for all
part 51. Airbus SAS Model A300 and A310
August 28, 2017; as applicable; or within 90 (2) You must use this service information
days after the effective date of this AD; series airplanes; and Model A300 B4–
as applicable to do the actions required by 600, B4–600R, and F4–600R series
whichever occurs later.
this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise. airplanes, and Model A300 C4–605R
(h) No Alternative Actions or Intervals (i) Airbus A300–600 Airworthiness Variant F airplanes (collectively called
After the maintenance or inspection Limitations Section (ALS) Part 4, ‘‘System
Model A300–600 series airplanes). This
program has been revised as required by Equipment Maintenance Requirements
AD was prompted by a determination
paragraph (g) of this AD, no alternative (SEMR),’’ Revision 03, dated August 28,
that new or more restrictive
actions (e.g., inspections) or intervals may be 2017.
used unless the actions and intervals are maintenance requirements and
(ii) Airbus A310 Airworthiness Limitations
approved as an alternative method of airworthiness limitations are necessary.
Section (ALS) Part 4, ‘‘System Equipment
compliance (AMOC) in accordance with the This AD requires revising the
Maintenance Requirements (SEMR),’’
procedures specified in paragraph (j)(1) of maintenance or inspection program, as
Revision 03, dated August 28, 2017.
this AD.
(3) For service information identified in
applicable, to incorporate new or more
(i) Terminating Action for AD 2015–02–16 this AD, contact Airbus SAS, Airworthiness
restrictive maintenance requirements
Office—EAW, Rond-Point Emile Dewoitine and airworthiness limitations. We are
Accomplishing the actions required by this issuing this AD to address the unsafe
AD terminates all requirements of AD 2015– No: 2, 31700 Blagnac Cedex, France;
telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61 condition on these products.
02–16.
93 44 51; email account.airworth-eas@ DATES: This AD is effective October 23,
(j) Other FAA AD Provisions 2018.
airbus.com; internet http://www.airbus.com.
The following provisions also apply to this (4) You may view this service information The Director of the Federal Register
AD: at the FAA, Transport Standards Branch, approved the incorporation by reference
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For of certain publications listed in this AD
(AMOCs): The Manager, International as of October 23, 2018.
information on the availability of this
Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA,
material at the FAA, call 206–231–3195. ADDRESSES: For service information
has the authority to approve AMOCs for this
AD, if requested using the procedures found (5) You may view this service information identified in this final rule, contact
in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR that is incorporated by reference at the Airbus SAS, Airworthiness Office—
39.19, send your request to your principal National Archives and Records EAW, Rond-Point Emile Dewoitine No:
inspector or local Flight Standards District Administration (NARA). For information on 2, 31700 Blagnac Cedex, France;
Office, as appropriate. If sending information the availability of this material at NARA, call telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5
directly to the International Section, send it 202–741–6030, or go to: http:// 61 93 44 51; email account.airworth-
to the attention of the person identified in www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr- eas@airbus.com; internet http://
paragraph (k)(2) of this AD. Information may locations.html.
be emailed to: 9-ANM-116-AMOC-
www.airbus.com. You may view this
REQUESTS@faa.gov. Before using any Issued in Des Moines, Washington, on service information at the FAA,
approved AMOC, notify your appropriate August 24, 2018. Transport Standards Branch, 2200
principal inspector, or lacking a principal James Cashdollar, South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For
inspector, the manager of the local flight Acting Director, System Oversight Division, information on the availability of this
standards district office/certificate holding Aircraft Certification Service. material at the FAA, call 206–231–3195.
district office. It is also available on the internet at
(2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any [FR Doc. 2018–19856 Filed 9–17–18; 8:45 am]
http://www.regulations.gov by searching
requirement in this AD to obtain corrective BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
for and locating Docket No. FAA–2018–
actions from a manufacturer, the action must
0364.
be accomplished using a method approved
daltland on DSKBBV9HB2PROD with RULES
by the Manager, International Section, Examining the AD Docket
Transport Standards Branch, FAA; or the
European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA); or You may examine the AD docket on
Airbus SAS’s EASA Design Organization the internet at http://
Approval (DOA). If approved by the DOA, www.regulations.gov by searching for
the approval must include the DOA- and locating Docket No. FAA–2018–
authorized signature. 0364; or in person at Docket Operations
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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 47054 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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