83_FR_47237 83 FR 47056 - Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes

83 FR 47056 - Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 181 (September 18, 2018)

Page Range47056-47059
FR Document2018-19858

We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Airbus SAS Model A300 and A310 series airplanes; and 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). 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.

Federal Register, Volume 83 Issue 181 (Tuesday, September 18, 2018)
[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 181 (Tuesday, September 18, 2018)]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2018-0364; Product Identifier 2017-NM-154-AD; Amendment 
39-19398; AD 2018-18-19]
RIN 2120-AA64


Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes

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

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all 
Airbus SAS Model A300 and A310 series airplanes; and 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). 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-
0364.

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-
0364; or in person at Docket Operations

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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 
and A310 series airplanes; and 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). The NPRM 
published in the Federal Register on May 14, 2018 (83 FR 22219). 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 prevent fatigue damage in principal structural elements, 
which could result in reduced structural integrity 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 
2017-0204, 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 and A310 
series airplanes; and 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). The MCAI states:

    The airworthiness limitations for the Airbus A300, A310, A300-
600 and A300-600ST family aeroplanes, which are approved by EASA, 
are currently defined and published in the Airbus A300, A310 and 
A300-600 Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS) documents. The Safe 
Life Airworthiness Limitation Items are specified in the A300, A310 
and A300-600 (including the A300-600ST) ALS Part 1 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 2013-0248 [which corresponds to FAA AD 
2015-22-05, Amendment 39-18310 (80 FR 69846, November 12, 2015) 
(``AD 2015-22-05'')] to require the implementation of the 
instructions and airworthiness limitations as specified in Airbus 
A300, A310 and A300-600 ALS Part 1 documents at Revision 01.
    Since that [EASA] AD was issued, improvement of safe life 
component selection and life extension campaigns resulted in life 
limitations changes, among others new or more restrictive life 
limitations, approved by EASA. Consequently, Airbus published 
Revision 02 of the A300, A310 and A300-600 ALS Part 1, compiling all 
ALS Part 1 changes approved since previous Revision 01.
    For the reason described above, this [EASA] AD retains the 
requirements of EASA AD 2013-0248, which is superseded, and requires 
accomplishment of the actions specified in A300 ALS Part 1 Revision 
02, A310 ALS Part 1 Revision 02 and A300-600 ALS Part 1 Revision 02.

    This AD requires revising the maintenance or inspection program to 
incorporate certain maintenance requirements and airworthiness 
limitations. The unsafe condition is fatigue damage in principal 
structural elements, which could result in reduced structural integrity 
of the airplane. 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-2018-0364.

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.

Request To Remove Duplicated Language

    Airbus asked that we remove the duplicated language in the 
Discussion section of the NPRM which repeats the phrase ``compiling all 
ALS Part 1.''
    We agree that the specified language in the Discussion section was 
duplicated, and have removed this duplication accordingly.

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 same removal of 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-2018-0365, 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 as proposed, except for minor editorial changes. We 
have determined that these minor changes:
     Are consistent with the intent that was proposed in the 
NPRM for addressing the unsafe condition; and
     Do not add any additional burden upon the public than was 
already proposed in the NPRM.

Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51

    Airbus SAS has issued the following service information, which 
describes procedures for revising the maintenance or inspection program 
to incorporate new or more restrictive maintenance requirements and 
airworthiness limitations. These documents are distinct since they 
apply to different airplane models.
     For Model A300 series airplanes: Section 4, ``Life Limits 
(LL)/Demonstrated Fatigue Lives (DF),'' of Part 1, ``Safe Life 
Airworthiness Limitation Items (SL--ALI),'' Revision 02, dated August 
28, 2017, of the Airbus Model A300 Airworthiness Limitations Section 
(ALS).
     For 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): Section 4, ``Life Limits (LL)/
Demonstrated Fatigue Lives (DF),'' of Part 1, ``Safe Life Airworthiness 
Limitation Items (SL--ALI),'' Revision 02, dated August 28, 2017, of 
the Airbus Model A300-600 Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS).
     For Model A310 series airplanes: Section 4, ``Life Limits 
(LL)/

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Demonstrated Fatigue Lives (DF),'' of Part 1, ``Safe Life Airworthiness 
Limitation Items (SL--ALI),'' Revision 02, dated August 28, 2017, of 
the Airbus Model A310 Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS).
    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 132 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]

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2. The FAA amends Sec.  39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness 
directive (AD):

2018-18-19 Airbus SAS: Amendment 39-19398; Docket No. FAA-2018-0364; 
Product Identifier 2017-NM-154-AD.

(a) Effective Date

    This AD is effective October 23, 2018.

(b) Affected ADs

    This AD affects AD 2015-22-05, Amendment 39-18310 (80 FR 69846, 
November 12, 2015) (``AD 2015-22-05'').

(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; 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, 
all manufacturer serial numbers.

(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 prevent fatigue damage in 
principal structural elements, which could result in reduced 
structural integrity of the airplane.

(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 the 
applicable information specified in paragraph (g)(1), (g)(2), or 
(g)(3) of this AD, as applicable. The initial compliance times for 
accomplishing the tasks is at the applicable times specified in the 
applicable information specified in paragraph (g)(1), (g)(2), or 
(g)(3) of this AD, or within 90 days after the effective date of 
this AD, whichever occurs later.
    (1) For Model A300 series airplanes: Section 4, ``Life Limits 
(LL)/Demonstrated Fatigue Lives (DF),'' of Part 1, ``Safe Life 
Airworthiness Limitation Items (SL--ALI),'' Revision 02, dated 
August 28, 2017, of the Airbus A300 Airworthiness Limitations 
Section (ALS).
    (2) For 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): Section 4, ``Life Limits 
(LL)/Demonstrated Fatigue Lives (DF),'' of Part 1, ``Safe Life 
Airworthiness Limitation Items (SL--ALI),'' Revision 02, dated 
August 28, 2017, of the Airbus A300-600 Airworthiness Limitations 
Section (ALS).
    (3) For Model A310 series airplanes: Section 4, ``Life Limits 
(LL)/Demonstrated Fatigue Lives (DF),'' of Part 1, ``Safe Life 
Airworthiness Limitation Items (SL--ALI),'' Revision 02, dated 
August 28, 2017, of the Airbus A310 Airworthiness Limitations 
Section (ALS).

(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

    Accomplishing the actions required by paragraph (g) of this AD 
terminates all requirements of AD 2015-22-05.

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(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 2017-0204, 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-2018-0364.
    (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) Part 1, ``Safe Life Airworthiness Limitation Items (SL--
ALI),'' Revision 02, dated August 28, 2017, of the Airbus Model A300 
Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS).
    (ii) Part 1, ``Safe Life Airworthiness Limitation Items (SL--
ALI),'' Revision 02, dated August 28, 2017, of the Airbus Model 
A300-600 Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS).
    (iii) Part 1, ``Safe Life Airworthiness Limitation Items (SL--
ALI),'' Revision 02, dated August 28, 2017, of the Airbus Model A310 
Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS).
    (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 30, 2018.
Jeffrey E. Duven,
Director, System Oversight Division, Aircraft Certification Service.
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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.
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                                             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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                                             between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday                       These instructions have been identified as               • Docket No. FAA–2018–0390,
                                             through Friday, except Federal holidays.                mandatory for continuing airworthiness.               Product Identifier 2017–NM–130–AD
                                             The AD docket contains this final rule,                   Failure to accomplish these instructions            (EASA AD 2017–0145, dated August 31,
                                                                                                     could result in an unsafe condition.                  2017).
                                             the regulatory evaluation, any
                                                                                                       EASA previously issued AD 2013–0248
                                             comments received, and other                                                                                     • Docket No. FAA–2018–0365,
                                                                                                     [which corresponds to FAA AD 2015–22–05,
                                             information. The address for Docket                     Amendment 39–18310 (80 FR 69846,                      Product Identifier 2017–NM–155–AD
                                             Operations (phone: 800–647–5527) is in                  November 12, 2015) (‘‘AD 2015–22–05’’)] to            (EASA AD 2017–0203, dated October
                                             the ADDRESSES section. Comments will                    require the implementation of the                     12, 2017).
                                             be available in the AD docket shortly                   instructions and airworthiness limitations as            • Docket No. FAA–2018–0396,
                                             after receipt.                                          specified in Airbus A300, A310 and A300–              Product Identifier 2017–NM–156–AD
                                             FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dan                    600 ALS Part 1 documents at Revision 01.              (EASA AD 2017–0202, dated October
                                                                                                       Since that [EASA] AD was issued,                    12, 2017).
                                             Rodina, Aerospace Engineer,
                                                                                                     improvement of safe life component selection             We agree with the request insofar as
                                             International Section, Transport                        and life extension campaigns resulted in life
                                             Standards Branch, FAA, 2200 South                                                                             we can control the publication
                                                                                                     limitations changes, among others new or
                                             216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198;                                                                              schedule. While we cannot ensure that
                                                                                                     more restrictive life limitations, approved by
                                             telephone and fax 206–231–3225.                         EASA. Consequently, Airbus published                  all four will be published on the same
                                             SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:                              Revision 02 of the A300, A310 and A300–600            date, we will coordinate with the Office
                                                                                                     ALS Part 1, compiling all ALS Part 1 changes          of the Federal Register (OFR) and
                                             Discussion                                              approved since previous Revision 01.                  attempt to issue all four final rules at the
                                                We issued a notice of proposed                         For the reason described above, this                same time.
                                             rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR                       [EASA] AD retains the requirements of EASA
                                                                                                     AD 2013–0248, which is superseded, and                Conclusion
                                             part 39 by adding an AD that would
                                                                                                     requires accomplishment of the actions                   We reviewed the relevant data,
                                             apply to all Airbus SAS Model A300                      specified in A300 ALS Part 1 Revision 02,
                                             and A310 series airplanes; and Model                                                                          considered the comments received, and
                                                                                                     A310 ALS Part 1 Revision 02 and A300–600              determined that air safety and the
                                             A300 B4–600, B4–600R, and F4–600R                       ALS Part 1 Revision 02.
                                             series airplanes, and Model A300 C4–                                                                          public interest require adopting this
                                                                                                        This AD requires revising the                      final rule as proposed, except for minor
                                             605R Variant F airplanes (collectively
                                                                                                     maintenance or inspection program to                  editorial changes. We have determined
                                             called Model A300–600 series
                                                                                                     incorporate certain maintenance                       that these minor changes:
                                             airplanes). The NPRM published in the
                                             Federal Register on May 14, 2018 (83
                                                                                                     requirements and airworthiness                           • Are consistent with the intent that
                                                                                                     limitations. The unsafe condition is                  was proposed in the NPRM for
                                             FR 22219). The NPRM was prompted by
                                                                                                     fatigue damage in principal structural                addressing the unsafe condition; and
                                             a determination that new or more
                                                                                                     elements, which could result in reduced                  • Do not add any additional burden
                                             restrictive maintenance requirements
                                                                                                     structural integrity of the airplane. You             upon the public than was already
                                             and airworthiness limitations are
                                                                                                     may examine the MCAI in the AD                        proposed in the NPRM.
                                             necessary. The NPRM proposed to
                                                                                                     docket on the internet at http://
                                             require revising the maintenance or                                                                           Related Service Information Under 1
                                                                                                     www.regulations.gov by searching for
                                             inspection program, as applicable, to                                                                         CFR Part 51
                                                                                                     and locating Docket No. FAA–2018–
                                             incorporate new or more restrictive                                                                              Airbus SAS has issued the following
                                                                                                     0364.
                                             maintenance requirements and                                                                                  service information, which describes
                                             airworthiness limitations. We are                       Comments                                              procedures for revising the maintenance
                                             issuing this AD to prevent fatigue                        We gave the public the opportunity to               or inspection program to incorporate
                                             damage in principal structural elements,                participate in developing this final rule.            new or more restrictive maintenance
                                             which could result in reduced structural                The following presents the comments                   requirements and airworthiness
                                             integrity of the airplane.                              received on the NPRM and the FAA’s                    limitations. These documents are
                                                The European Aviation Safety Agency                                                                        distinct since they apply to different
                                                                                                     response to each comment.
                                             (EASA), which is the Technical Agent                                                                          airplane models.
                                             for the Member States of the European                   Request To Remove Duplicated                             • For Model A300 series airplanes:
                                             Union, has issued EASA AD 2017–0204,                    Language                                              Section 4, ‘‘Life Limits (LL)/
                                             dated October 12, 2017 (referred to after                 Airbus asked that we remove the                     Demonstrated Fatigue Lives (DF),’’ of
                                             this as the Mandatory Continuing                        duplicated language in the Discussion                 Part 1, ‘‘Safe Life Airworthiness
                                             Airworthiness Information, or ‘‘the                     section of the NPRM which repeats the                 Limitation Items (SL—ALI),’’ Revision
                                             MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe condition                 phrase ‘‘compiling all ALS Part 1.’’                  02, dated August 28, 2017, of the Airbus
                                             for all Airbus SAS Model A300 and                         We agree that the specified language                Model A300 Airworthiness Limitations
                                             A310 series airplanes; and Model A300                   in the Discussion section was                         Section (ALS).
                                             B4–600, B4–600R, and F4–600R series                     duplicated, and have removed this                        • For Model A300 B4–600, B4–600R,
                                             airplanes, and Model A300 C4–605R                       duplication accordingly.                              and F4–600R series airplanes, and
                                             Variant F airplanes (collectively called                                                                      Model A300 C4–605R Variant F
                                             Model A300–600 series airplanes). The                   Request To Release Related ADs at the                 airplanes (collectively called Model
                                             MCAI states:                                            Same Time                                             A300–600 series airplanes): Section 4,
                                               The airworthiness limitations for the                    Airbus requested in docket numbers,                ‘‘Life Limits (LL)/Demonstrated Fatigue
                                             Airbus A300, A310, A300–600 and A300–                   FAA–2018–0390 and FAA–2018–0365                       Lives (DF),’’ of Part 1, ‘‘Safe Life
                                             600ST family aeroplanes, which are                      that we release this final rule and the
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                                                                                                                                                           Airworthiness Limitation Items (SL—
                                             approved by EASA, are currently defined and             following related ADs at the same time                ALI),’’ Revision 02, dated August 28,
                                             published in the Airbus A300, A310 and
                                             A300–600 Airworthiness Limitations Section
                                                                                                     to provide clarity to operators. All four             2017, of the Airbus Model A300–600
                                             (ALS) documents. The Safe Life                          pending ADs are related to the same                   Airworthiness Limitations Section
                                             Airworthiness Limitation Items are specified            removal of 15 nose landing gear parts                 (ALS).
                                             in the A300, A310 and A300–600 (including               from ALS Part 1, on different airplane                   • For Model A310 series airplanes:
                                             the A300–600ST) ALS Part 1 documents.                   models.                                               Section 4, ‘‘Life Limits (LL)/


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                                             Demonstrated Fatigue Lives (DF),’’ of                   airplanes and associated appliances to                F4–622R airplanes; Model A300 C4–605R
                                             Part 1, ‘‘Safe Life Airworthiness                       the Director of the System Oversight                  Variant F airplanes; and Model A310–203,
                                             Limitation Items (SL—ALI),’’ Revision                   Division.                                             –204, –221, –222, –304, –322, –324, and –325
                                                                                                                                                           airplanes; certificated in any category, all
                                             02, dated August 28, 2017, of the Airbus
                                                                                                     Regulatory Findings                                   manufacturer serial numbers.
                                             Model A310 Airworthiness Limitations
                                             Section (ALS).                                            This AD will not have federalism                    (d) Subject
                                               This service information is reasonably                implications under Executive Order                      Air Transport Association (ATA) of
                                             available because the interested parties                13132. This AD will not have a                        America Code 05, Time limits/maintenance
                                             have access to it through their normal                  substantial direct effect on the States, on           checks.
                                             course of business or by the means                      the relationship between the national                 (e) Reason
                                             identified in the ADDRESSES section.                    government and the States, or on the
                                                                                                                                                              This AD was prompted by a determination
                                                                                                     distribution of power and                             that new or more restrictive maintenance
                                             Costs of Compliance                                     responsibilities among the various                    requirements and airworthiness limitations
                                               We estimate that this AD affects 132                  levels of government.                                 are necessary. We are issuing this AD to
                                             airplanes of U.S. registry.                               For the reasons discussed above, I                  prevent fatigue damage in principal
                                               We estimate the following costs to                    certify that this AD:                                 structural elements, which could result in
                                             comply with this AD:                                      (1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory               reduced structural integrity of the airplane.
                                               We have determined that revising the                  action’’ under Executive Order 12866,                 (f) Compliance
                                             maintenance or inspection program                         (2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under
                                                                                                                                                              Comply with this AD within the
                                             takes an average of 90 work-hours per                   the DOT Regulatory Policies and                       compliance times specified, unless already
                                             operator, although we recognize that                    Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26,                 done.
                                             this number may vary from operator to                   1979),
                                             operator. In the past, we have estimated                  (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation             (g) Maintenance or Inspection Program
                                             that this action takes 1 work-hour per                                                                        Revision
                                                                                                     in Alaska, and
                                             airplane. Since operators incorporate                     (4) Will not have a significant                        Within 90 days after the effective date of
                                             maintenance or inspection program                       economic impact, positive or negative,                this AD: Revise the maintenance or
                                                                                                                                                           inspection program, as applicable, to
                                             changes for their affected fleet(s), we                 on a substantial number of small entities
                                                                                                                                                           incorporate the applicable information
                                             have determined that a per-operator                     under the criteria of the Regulatory                  specified in paragraph (g)(1), (g)(2), or (g)(3)
                                             estimate is more accurate than a per-                   Flexibility Act.                                      of this AD, as applicable. The initial
                                             airplane estimate. Therefore, we                                                                              compliance times for accomplishing the tasks
                                                                                                     List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
                                             estimate the total cost per operator to be                                                                    is at the applicable times specified in the
                                             $7,650 (90 work-hours × $85 per work-                     Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation              applicable information specified in
                                             hour).                                                  safety, Incorporation by reference,                   paragraph (g)(1), (g)(2), or (g)(3) of this AD,
                                                                                                     Safety.                                               or within 90 days after the effective date of
                                             Authority for This Rulemaking                                                                                 this AD, whichever occurs later.
                                                                                                     Adoption of the Amendment                                (1) For Model A300 series airplanes:
                                                Title 49 of the United States Code                                                                         Section 4, ‘‘Life Limits (LL)/Demonstrated
                                             specifies the FAA’s authority to issue                    Accordingly, under the authority
                                                                                                                                                           Fatigue Lives (DF),’’ of Part 1, ‘‘Safe Life
                                             rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I,                   delegated to me by the Administrator,                 Airworthiness Limitation Items (SL—ALI),’’
                                             section 106, describes the authority of                 the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as                      Revision 02, dated August 28, 2017, of the
                                             the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII:                    follows:                                              Airbus A300 Airworthiness Limitations
                                             Aviation Programs, describes in more                                                                          Section (ALS).
                                             detail the scope of the Agency’s                        PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS                                    (2) For Model A300 B4–600, B4–600R, and
                                             authority.                                              DIRECTIVES                                            F4–600R series airplanes, and Model A300
                                                                                                                                                           C4–605R Variant F airplanes (collectively
                                                We are issuing this rulemaking under
                                                                                                     ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39               called Model A300–600 series airplanes):
                                             the authority described in Subtitle VII,                                                                      Section 4, ‘‘Life Limits (LL)/Demonstrated
                                                                                                     continues to read as follows:
                                             Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701:                                                                           Fatigue Lives (DF),’’ of Part 1, ‘‘Safe Life
                                             ‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that                        Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.        Airworthiness Limitation Items (SL—ALI),’’
                                             section, Congress charges the FAA with                  § 39.13   [Amended]
                                                                                                                                                           Revision 02, dated August 28, 2017, of the
                                             promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in                                                                    Airbus A300–600 Airworthiness Limitations
                                             air commerce by prescribing regulations                 ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding                 Section (ALS).
                                             for practices, methods, and procedures                  the following new airworthiness                          (3) For Model A310 series airplanes:
                                                                                                     directive (AD):                                       Section 4, ‘‘Life Limits (LL)/Demonstrated
                                             the Administrator finds necessary for                                                                         Fatigue Lives (DF),’’ of Part 1, ‘‘Safe Life
                                             safety in air commerce. This regulation                 2018–18–19 Airbus SAS: Amendment 39–                  Airworthiness Limitation Items (SL—ALI),’’
                                             is within the scope of that authority                       19398; Docket No. FAA–2018–0364;                  Revision 02, dated August 28, 2017, of the
                                             because it addresses an unsafe condition                    Product Identifier 2017–NM–154–AD.                Airbus A310 Airworthiness Limitations
                                             that is likely to exist or develop on                   (a) Effective Date                                    Section (ALS).
                                             products identified in this rulemaking                    This AD is effective October 23, 2018.              (h) No Alternative Actions or Intervals
                                             action.                                                                                                          After accomplishment of the revision
                                                This AD is issued in accordance with                 (b) Affected ADs
                                                                                                                                                           required by paragraph (g) of this AD, no
                                             authority delegated by the Executive                      This AD affects AD 2015–22–05,                      alternative actions (e.g., inspections) or
                                             Director, Aircraft Certification Service,               Amendment 39–18310 (80 FR 69846,                      intervals may be used unless the actions or
                                             as authorized by FAA Order 8000.51C.                    November 12, 2015) (‘‘AD 2015–22–05’’).               intervals are approved as an alternative
                                             In accordance with that order, issuance                                                                       method of compliance (AMOC) in
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                                                                                                     (c) Applicability
                                             of ADs is normally a function of the                                                                          accordance with the procedures specified in
                                                                                                        This AD applies to Airbus SAS Model                paragraph (j)(1) of this AD.
                                             Compliance and Airworthiness                            A300 B2–1A, B2–1C, B2K–3C, B2–203, B4–
                                             Division, but during this transition                    2C, B4–103, and B4–203 airplanes; Model               (i) Terminating Action
                                             period, the Executive Director has                      A300 B4–601, B4–603, B4–620, and B4–622                  Accomplishing the actions required by
                                             delegated the authority to issue ADs                    airplanes; Model A300 B4–605R and B4–                 paragraph (g) of this AD terminates all
                                             applicable to transport category                        622R airplanes; Model A300 F4–605R and                requirements of AD 2015–22–05.



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                                             (j) Other FAA AD Provisions                             No: 2, 31700 Blagnac Cedex, France;                   Division, Flight Standards Service,
                                                The following provisions also apply to this          telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61             Federal Aviation Administration, 800
                                             AD:                                                     93 44 51; email account.airworth-eas@                 Independence Avenue SW, Washington,
                                                (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance                airbus.com; internet http://www.airbus.com.
                                                                                                                                                           DC 20591; telephone 202–267–8166;
                                             (AMOCs): The Manager, International                        (4) You may view this service information
                                                                                                     at the FAA, Transport Standards Branch,               email michael.e.filippell@faa.gov.
                                             Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA,
                                             has the authority to approve AMOCs for this             2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For             SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
                                             AD, if requested using the procedures found             information on the availability of this
                                                                                                     material at the FAA, call 206–231–3195.               I. Executive Summary
                                             in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR
                                             39.19, send your request to your principal                 (5) You may view this service information             This action amends the prohibition of
                                             inspector or local Flight Standards District            that is incorporated by reference at the              flight operations in the Pyongyang FIR
                                             Office, as appropriate. If sending information          National Archives and Records                         (ZKKP) 1 by all: U.S. air carriers; U.S.
                                             directly to the International Section, send it          Administration (NARA). For information on
                                                                                                                                                           commercial operators; persons
                                             to the attention of the person identified in            the availability of this material at NARA, call
                                                                                                     202–741–6030, or go to: http://                       exercising the privileges of an airman
                                             paragraph (k)(2) of this AD. Information may
                                             be emailed to: 9-ANM-116-AMOC-                          www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-            certificate issued by the FAA, except
                                             REQUESTS@faa.gov. Before using any                      locations.html.                                       when such persons are operating U.S.-
                                             approved AMOC, notify your appropriate                                                                        registered aircraft for a foreign air
                                                                                                       Issued in Des Moines, Washington, on
                                             principal inspector, or lacking a principal             August 30, 2018.                                      carrier; and operators of U.S.-registered
                                             inspector, the manager of the local flight                                                                    civil aircraft, except where the operator
                                                                                                     Jeffrey E. Duven,
                                             standards district office/certificate holding                                                                 of such aircraft is a foreign air carrier.
                                             district office.                                        Director, System Oversight Division, Aircraft
                                                                                                                                                           From February 17, 1998, until
                                                (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any             Certification Service.
                                                                                                                                                           November 3, 2017, the FAA prohibited
                                             requirement in this AD to obtain corrective             [FR Doc. 2018–19858 Filed 9–17–18; 8:45 am]
                                                                                                                                                           U.S. civil aviation operations in the
                                             actions from a manufacturer, the action must            BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
                                             be accomplished using a method approved                                                                       Pyongyang FIR (ZKKP) west of 132
                                             by the Manager, International Section,                                                                        degrees east longitude under SFAR No.
                                             Transport Standards Branch, FAA; or the                                                                       79 due to the hazardous situation
                                                                                                     DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
                                             European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA); or                                                                    created by North Korea’s military
                                             Airbus SAS’s EASA Design Organization                                                                         capabilities and its rules of engagement.
                                                                                                     Federal Aviation Administration
                                             Approval (DOA). If approved by the DOA,                                                                       On November 3, 2017, the FAA issued
                                             the approval must include the DOA-                                                                            KICZ Notice to Airmen (NOTAM)
                                             authorized signature.                                   14 CFR Part 91
                                                                                                                                                           A0023/17, prohibiting U.S. civil
                                             (k) Related Information                                 [Docket No.: FAA–2018–0838; Amdt. No.                 aviation operations in the entire
                                               (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing                     91–352]                                               Pyongyang FIR (ZKKP) due to the
                                             Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA AD                RIN 2120–AL34                                         hazardous situation created by North
                                             2017–0204, dated October 12, 2017, for                                                                        Korean military capabilities and
                                             related information. This MCAI may be                   Amendment of the Prohibition Against                  activities, including unannounced
                                             found in the AD docket on the internet at               Certain Flights in the Pyongyang Flight               North Korean missile launches and air
                                             http://www.regulations.gov by searching for                                                                   defense weapons systems. This
                                             and locating Docket No. FAA–2018–0364.
                                                                                                     Information Region (FIR) (ZKKP)
                                                                                                                                                           amendment to SFAR No. 79
                                               (2) For more information about this AD,               AGENCY:  Federal Aviation
                                             contact Dan Rodina, Aerospace Engineer,                                                                       incorporates the November 3, 2017
                                                                                                     Administration (FAA), Department of                   NOTAM’s expanded flight prohibition
                                             International Section, Transport Standards
                                             Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th St., Des
                                                                                                     Transportation (DOT).                                 into the Code of Federal Regulations
                                             Moines, WA 98198; telephone and fax 206–                ACTION: Final rule.                                   (CFR). The FAA finds this action
                                             231–3225.                                                                                                     necessary due to continued hazards to
                                                                                                     SUMMARY:    This action amends the                    U.S. civil aviation operations in the
                                             (l) Material Incorporated by Reference                  prohibition against certain flight                    entire Pyongyang FIR (ZKKP).
                                                (1) The Director of the Federal Register             operations in the Pyongyang Flight                       Further, this action moves SFAR No.
                                             approved the incorporation by reference                 Information Region (FIR) (ZKKP) by all:
                                             (IBR) of the service information listed in this                                                               79 into subpart M, Special Federal
                                                                                                     U.S. air carriers; U.S. commercial                    Aviation Regulations, of part 91 and
                                             paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR
                                                                                                     operators; persons exercising the                     adds an expiration date, consistent with
                                             part 51.
                                                (2) You must use this service information            privileges of an airman certificate issued            other flight prohibition SFARs. The
                                             as applicable to do the actions required by             by the FAA, except when such persons                  FAA also is providing an approval
                                             this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise.            are operating U.S.-registered aircraft for            process and exemption information for
                                                (i) Part 1, ‘‘Safe Life Airworthiness                a foreign air carrier; and operators of               SFAR No. 79, 14 CFR 91.1615,
                                             Limitation Items (SL—ALI),’’ Revision 02,               U.S.-registered civil aircraft, except                consistent with the approval process
                                             dated August 28, 2017, of the Airbus Model              where the operator of such aircraft is a              and exemption information for more
                                             A300 Airworthiness Limitations Section                  foreign air carrier. The FAA is also
                                             (ALS).                                                                                                        recently published flight prohibition
                                                                                                     providing an approval process and                     SFARs.
                                                (ii) Part 1, ‘‘Safe Life Airworthiness
                                                                                                     exemption information for this Special                   SFAR No. 79, § 91.1615, will expire
                                             Limitation Items (SL—ALI),’’ Revision 02,
                                             dated August 28, 2017, of the Airbus Model              Federal Aviation Regulations (SFAR),                  on September 18, 2020.
                                             A300–600 Airworthiness Limitations Section              consistent with the approval process
                                             (ALS).                                                  and exemption information for more                      1 The FAA notes that, prior to this rule, the FAA

                                                (iii) Part 1, ‘‘Safe Life Airworthiness              recently published flight prohibition                 referred to the Pyongyang FIR (ZKKP) as ‘‘the flight
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                                             Limitation Items (SL—ALI),’’ Revision 02,               SFARs. This final rule will remain in                 information region of the Democratic People’s
                                             dated August 28, 2017, of the Airbus Model                                                                    Republic of Korea (DPRK)’’ in the title of SFAR No.
                                                                                                     effect for 2 years.                                   79. The FAA has changed that reference in this rule
                                             A310 Airworthiness Limitations Section
                                                                                                     DATES: This final rule is effective on                to more accurately represent the FIR name, in
                                             (ALS).                                                                                                        accordance with International Civil Aviation
                                                (3) For service information identified in            September 18, 2018.
                                                                                                                                                           Organization (ICAO) naming conventions. The
                                             this AD, contact Airbus SAS, Airworthiness              FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:                      Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) is
                                             Office—EAW, Rond-Point Emile Dewoitine                  Michael Filippell, Air Transportation                 the official name of North Korea.



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Document Created: 2018-09-18 01:18:36
Document Modified: 2018-09-18 01:18:36
CategoryRegulatory Information
CollectionFederal Register
sudoc ClassAE 2.7:
GS 4.107:
AE 2.106:
PublisherOffice of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
SectionRules and Regulations
ActionFinal rule.
DatesThis AD is effective October 23, 2018.
ContactDan Rodina, Aerospace Engineer, International Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; telephone and fax 206-231-3225.
FR Citation83 FR 47056 
RIN Number2120-AA64
CFR AssociatedAir Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety

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