83 FR 47056 - 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 47056-47059] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2018-19858] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 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. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 [[Page 47057]] 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)/ [[Page 47058]] 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] 0 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. [[Page 47059]] (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. [FR Doc. 2018-19858 Filed 9-17-18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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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
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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–
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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
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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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| 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 47056 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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