83 FR 47850 - Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 184 (September 21, 2018)

Page Range		47850-47852
FR Document		2018-20360

We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Airbus SAS Model A330-223F and Model A330-243F airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by a report of cracking at fastener holes located at a certain frame on the lower shell panel junction. This proposed AD would require repetitive special detailed inspections (rototest) of certain fastener holes located at the lower shell junction of a certain frame on both left-hand (LH) and right-hand (RH) sides, and applicable related investigative and corrective actions. We are proposing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2018-0800; Product Identifier 2018-NM-107-AD]
RIN 2120-AA64

Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).

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SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all
Airbus SAS Model A330-223F and Model A330-243F airplanes. This proposed
AD was prompted by a report of cracking at fastener holes located at a
certain frame on the lower shell panel junction. This proposed AD would
require repetitive special detailed inspections (rototest) of certain
fastener holes located at the lower shell junction of a certain frame
on both left-hand (LH) and right-hand (RH) sides, and applicable
related investigative and corrective actions. We are proposing this AD
to address the unsafe condition on these products.

DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by November 5,
2018.

ADDRESSES: You may send comments, using the procedures found in 14 CFR
11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following methods:
Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments.
Fax: 202-493-2251.
Mail: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New
Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590.
Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail address above between 9
a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.
For service information identified in this NPRM, contact Airbus
SAS, Airworthiness Office--EAL, 1 Rond Point Maurice Bellonte, 31707
Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61 93 45
80; email airworthiness.A330-A340@airbus.com; 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.

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-
0800; or in person at Docket Operations between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.,
Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket contains
this NPRM, the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and other
information. The street 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: Vladimir Ulyanov, Aerospace Engineer,
International Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA, 2200 South
216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; telephone and fax 206-231-3229.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Comments Invited

We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or
arguments about this proposal. Send your comments to an address listed
under the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2018-0800;
Product Identifier 2018-NM-107-AD'' at the beginning of your comments.
We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory, economic,
environmental, and energy aspects of this NPRM. We will consider all
comments received by the closing date and may amend this NPRM because
of those comments.
We will post all comments we receive, without change, to http://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information you provide. We
will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal contact we
receive about this NPRM.

Discussion

The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical
Agent for the Member States of the European Union, has issued EASA
Airworthiness Directive 2018-0146, dated July 12, 2018 (referred to
after this as the Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or
``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for all Airbus SAS Model
A330-223F and Model A330-243F airplanes. The MCAI states:

During embodiment of a frame (FR) 40 web repair on an A330
aeroplane, and during keel beam replacement on an A340 aeroplane,
cracks were found on both left hand (LH) and right hand (RH) sides
on internal strap, butt strap, keel beam fitting, or forward fitting
FR40 flange.
This condition, if not detected and corrected, could affect the
structural integrity of the centre fuselage of the aeroplane.
Prompted by these findings, Airbus issued SB A330-53-3215,
providing inspection instructions, and EASA issued AD 2014-0136 and,
subsequently, AD 2017-0063 [which corresponds to FAA AD 2018-12-08,
Amendment 39-19312 (83 FR 33821, July 18, 2018)] to require
repetitive special detailed inspection (SDI), (rototest), of 10
fastener holes located at the FR40 lower shell panel junction on
both LH and RH sides and, depending on findings, accomplishment of
applicable corrective action(s).
After those ADs were issued, it has been determined that A330
Freighter aeroplanes are also affected by this potential unsafe
condition. Consequently, Airbus published SB [service bulletin]
A330-53-3215 Revision 03 to expand the Effectivity of that SB to
these aeroplanes.
For the reason described above, this AD requires repetitive SDI
(rototest) of 10 fastener holes located at the FR40 lower shell
panel junction on both LH and RH sides and, depending on findings,
accomplishment of applicable corrective action(s) [which include
oversizing, installing fasteners and repair; and accomplishment of
applicable related investigative actions, which include a rototest
inspection for cracking after oversizing].

The initial compliance time is 16,200 flight cycles or 48,800
flight hours, whichever occurs first since airplane first flight. The
repetitive inspection interval is 13,700 flight cycles or 41,100 flight
hours, whichever occurs first.
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-
0800.

Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51

Airbus SAS has issued Service Bulletin A330-53-3215, Revision 03,
dated January 22, 2018. This service information describes procedures
for repetitive rototest inspections of certain fastener holes, and
related investigative and corrective actions if necessary. 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.

FAA's Determination

This product has been approved by the aviation authority of another
country, and is approved for operation in the United States. Pursuant
to our

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bilateral agreement with the State of Design Authority, we have been
notified of the unsafe condition described in the MCAI and service
information referenced above. We are proposing this AD because we
evaluated all the relevant information and determined the unsafe
condition described previously is likely to exist or develop on other
products of the same type design.

Proposed Requirements of This NPRM

This proposed AD would require accomplishing the actions specified
in the service information described previously.

Costs of Compliance

We estimate that this proposed AD affects 5 airplanes of U.S.
registry. We estimate the following costs to comply with this proposed
AD:

Estimated Costs
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Labor cost Parts cost Cost per product Cost on U.S. operators
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Up to 42 work-hours x $85 per hour = $0 Up to $3,570............. Up to $17,850.
$3,570.
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We estimate the following costs to do any necessary on-condition
actions that would be required based on the results of any required
actions. We have no way of determining the number of aircraft that
might need these on-condition actions:

Estimated Costs of On-Condition Actions
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Cost per
Labor cost Parts cost product
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46 work-hours x $85 per hour = $3,910. $3,690 $7,600
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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 proposed 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 to the Director of the System Oversight
Division.

Regulatory Findings

We determined that this proposed AD would not have federalism
implications under Executive Order 13132. This proposed AD would 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 this proposed
regulation:
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.

The Proposed Amendment

Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the
Administrator, the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part 39 as follows:

PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

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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):

Airbus SAS: Docket No. FAA-2018-0800; Product Identifier 2018-NM-
107-AD.

(a) Comments Due Date

We must receive comments by November 5, 2018.

(b) Affected ADs

None.

This AD applies to the airplanes, certificated in any category,
identified in paragraphs (c)(1) and (c)(2) of this AD; all
manufacturer serial numbers.
(1) Airbus SAS Model A330-223F airplanes.
(2) Airbus SAS Model A330-243F airplanes.

(d) Subject

Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 53, Fuselage.

(e) Reason

This AD was prompted by a report of cracking on both left-hand
(LH) and right-hand (RH) sides on the internal strap, butt strap,
keel beam fitting, or forward fitting frame (FR) 40 flange. We are
issuing this AD to address cracking at FR40 on the lower shell panel
junction; such cracking could

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lead to reduced structural integrity of the fuselage.

(f) Compliance

Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified,
unless already done.

(g) Compliance Times for the Actions Required by Paragraph (h) of This
AD

Accomplish the actions required by paragraph (h) of this AD
before exceeding the compliance time ``threshold'' defined in
paragraph 1.E., ``Compliance,'' of Airbus Service Bulletin A330-53-
3215, Revision 03, dated January 22, 2018 (``A330-53-3215, R3''),
depending on airplane utilization and configuration and to be
counted from airplane first flight, and, thereafter, at intervals
not to exceed the compliance times defined in paragraph 1.E.,
``Compliance,'' of A330-53-3215, R3, depending on airplane
utilization and configuration.

(h) Repetitive Inspections and Related Investigative and Corrective
Actions

At the applicable compliance times specified in paragraph (g) of
this AD: Accomplish a special detailed inspection of the 10 fastener
holes located at FR40 lower shell panel junction on both LH and RH
sides, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of A330-
53-3215, R3.
(1) If, during any inspection required by the introductory text
of paragraph (h) of this AD, any crack is detected, before further
flight, accomplish all applicable related investigative and
corrective actions, in accordance with the Accomplishment
Instructions of A330-53-3215, R3, except where A330-53-3215, R3
specifies to contact Airbus for repair instructions, and specifies
that action as Required for Compliance (RC), this AD requires repair
before further flight using a method approved by the Manager,
International Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA; or 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.
(2) If, during any inspection required by the introductory text
of paragraph (h) of this AD, the diameter of a fastener hole is
found to be outside the tolerances of the transition fit as
specified in A330-53-3215, R3, as applicable; and A330-53-3215, R3;
specifies to contact Airbus for repair instructions, and specifies
that action as ``RC,'' before further flight, repair using a method
approved by the Manager, International Section, Transport Standards
Branch, FAA; or EASA; or Airbus SAS's EASA DOA. If approved by the
DOA, the approval must include the DOA-authorized signature.
(3) Accomplishment of corrective actions, as required by
paragraph (h)(1) of this AD, does not constitute terminating action
for the repetitive inspections required by the introductory text of
paragraph (h) of this AD.
(4) Accomplishment of a repair on an airplane, as required by
paragraph (h)(2) of this AD, does not constitute terminating action
for the repetitive inspections required by the introductory text of
paragraph (h) of this AD for that airplane, unless the method
approved by the Manager, International Section, Transport Standards
Branch, FAA; or EASA; or Airbus SAS's EASA DOA indicates otherwise.

(i) No Reporting Requirement

Although A330-53-3215, R3, specifies to submit certain
information to the manufacturer, and specifies that action as RC,
this AD does not include that requirement.

(j) Credit for Previous Actions

This paragraph provides credit for the inspections required by
the introductory text of paragraph (h) of this AD and the related
investigative and corrective actions required by paragraph (h)(1) of
this AD, if those actions were performed before the effective date
of this AD, using Airbus Service Bulletin A330-53-3215, dated June
21, 2013; or Revision 01, dated April 17, 2014; or Revision 02,
dated November 23, 2016.

(k) 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 (l)(2) of this AD. Information
may be emailed to: 9-ANM-116-AMOC-REQUESTS@faa.gov. Before using any
approved AMOC, notify your appropriate principal inspector, or
lacking a principal inspector, the manager of the local flight
standards district office/certificate holding district office.
(2) Contacting the Manufacturer: As of the effective date of
this AD, 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 EASA; or Airbus SAS's EASA DOA. If approved by the
DOA, the approval must include the DOA-authorized signature.
(3) Required for Compliance (RC): Except as specified by
paragraphs (g), (h)(1), (h)(2), and (i) of this AD: If any service
information contains procedures or tests that are identified as RC,
those procedures and tests must be done to comply with this AD; any
procedures or tests that are not identified as RC are recommended.
Those procedures and tests that are not identified as RC may be
deviated from using accepted methods in accordance with the
operator's maintenance or inspection program without obtaining
approval of an AMOC, provided the procedures and tests identified as
RC can be done and the airplane can be put back in an airworthy
condition. Any substitutions or changes to procedures or tests
identified as RC require approval of an AMOC.

(l) Related Information

(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information
(MCAI) EASA AD 2018-0146, dated July 12, 2018, 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-2018-0800.
(2) For more information about this AD, contact Vladimir
Ulyanov, Aerospace Engineer, International Section, Transport
Standards Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198;
telephone and fax: 206-231-3229.

Issued in Des Moines, Washington, on September 11, 2018.
Michael Kaszycki,
Acting Director, System Oversight Division, Aircraft Certification
Service.
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bilateral agreement with the State of previously is likely to exist or develop the service information described
Design Authority, we have been notified on other products of the same type previously.
of the unsafe condition described in the design. Costs of Compliance
MCAI and service information
referenced above. We are proposing this Proposed Requirements of This NPRM We estimate that this proposed AD
AD because we evaluated all the This proposed AD would require affects 5 airplanes of U.S. registry. We
relevant information and determined estimate the following costs to comply
accomplishing the actions specified in
the unsafe condition described with this proposed AD:
ESTIMATED COSTS
Cost on U.S.
Labor cost Parts cost Cost per product operators

Up to 42 work-hours × $85 per hour = $3,570 ........... $0 Up to $3,570 ............................................................... Up to $17,850.

We estimate the following costs to do of any required actions. We have no way that might need these on-condition
any necessary on-condition actions that of determining the number of aircraft actions:
would be required based on the results

ESTIMATED COSTS OF ON-CONDITION ACTIONS
Cost per
Labor cost Parts cost product

46 work-hours × $85 per hour = $3,910 ................................................................................................................. $3,690 $7,600

Authority for This Rulemaking Regulatory Findings PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
DIRECTIVES
Title 49 of the United States Code We determined that this proposed AD
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue would not have federalism implications ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, under Executive Order 13132. This continues to read as follows:
section 106, describes the authority of proposed AD would not have a
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII: substantial direct effect on the States, on
Aviation Programs, describes in more the relationship between the national § 39.13 [Amended]
detail the scope of the Agency’s Government and the States, or on the
■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
authority. distribution of power and
the following new airworthiness
We are issuing this rulemaking under responsibilities among the various directive (AD):
the authority described in Subtitle VII, levels of government.
Airbus SAS: Docket No. FAA–2018–0800;
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: For the reasons discussed above, I Product Identifier 2018–NM–107–AD.
‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that certify this proposed regulation:
section, Congress charges the FAA with (a) Comments Due Date
1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in We must receive comments by November
action’’ under Executive Order 12866; 5, 2018.
air commerce by prescribing regulations
2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the
for practices, methods, and procedures (b) Affected ADs
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures
the Administrator finds necessary for None.
(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979);
safety in air commerce. This regulation
3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in (c) Applicability
is within the scope of that authority
because it addresses an unsafe condition Alaska; and This AD applies to the airplanes,
certificated in any category, identified in
that is likely to exist or develop on 4. Will not have a significant paragraphs (c)(1) and (c)(2) of this AD; all
products identified in this rulemaking economic impact, positive or negative, manufacturer serial numbers.
action. on a substantial number of small entities (1) Airbus SAS Model A330–223F
This proposed AD is issued in under the criteria of the Regulatory airplanes.
Flexibility Act. (2) Airbus SAS Model A330–243F
accordance with authority delegated by
airplanes.
the Executive Director, Aircraft List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Certification Service, as authorized by (d) Subject
FAA Order 8000.51C. In accordance Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation Air Transport Association (ATA) of
with that order, issuance of ADs is safety, Incorporation by reference, America Code 53, Fuselage.
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normally a function of the Compliance Safety. (e) Reason
and Airworthiness Division, but during This AD was prompted by a report of
The Proposed Amendment
this transition period, the Executive cracking on both left-hand (LH) and right-
Director has delegated the authority to Accordingly, under the authority hand (RH) sides on the internal strap, butt
issue ADs applicable to transport delegated to me by the Administrator, strap, keel beam fitting, or forward fitting
category airplanes to the Director of the frame (FR) 40 flange. We are issuing this AD
the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part
System Oversight Division. to address cracking at FR40 on the lower
39 as follows: shell panel junction; such cracking could

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lead to reduced structural integrity of the approved by the Manager, International 2018–0146, dated July 12, 2018, for related
fuselage. Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA; information. This MCAI may be found in the
or EASA; or Airbus SAS’s EASA DOA AD docket on the internet at http://
(f) Compliance indicates otherwise. www.regulations.gov by searching for and
Comply with this AD within the locating Docket No. FAA–2018–0800.
compliance times specified, unless already (i) No Reporting Requirement
(2) For more information about this AD,
done. Although A330–53–3215, R3, specifies to contact Vladimir Ulyanov, Aerospace
submit certain information to the Engineer, International Section, Transport
(g) Compliance Times for the Actions
manufacturer, and specifies that action as RC, Standards Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th
Required by Paragraph (h) of This AD
this AD does not include that requirement. St., Des Moines, WA 98198; telephone and
Accomplish the actions required by fax: 206–231–3229.
paragraph (h) of this AD before exceeding the (j) Credit for Previous Actions
compliance time ‘‘threshold’’ defined in This paragraph provides credit for the Issued in Des Moines, Washington, on
paragraph 1.E., ‘‘Compliance,’’ of Airbus inspections required by the introductory text September 11, 2018.
Service Bulletin A330–53–3215, Revision 03, of paragraph (h) of this AD and the related Michael Kaszycki,
dated January 22, 2018 (‘‘A330–53–3215, investigative and corrective actions required Acting Director, System Oversight Division,
R3’’), depending on airplane utilization and by paragraph (h)(1) of this AD, if those Aircraft Certification Service.
configuration and to be counted from actions were performed before the effective
[FR Doc. 2018–20360 Filed 9–20–18; 8:45 am]
airplane first flight, and, thereafter, at date of this AD, using Airbus Service Bulletin
intervals not to exceed the compliance times A330–53–3215, dated June 21, 2013; or BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
defined in paragraph 1.E., ‘‘Compliance,’’ of Revision 01, dated April 17, 2014; or
A330–53–3215, R3, depending on airplane Revision 02, dated November 23, 2016.
utilization and configuration. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND
(k) Other FAA AD Provisions
(h) Repetitive Inspections and Related The following provisions also apply to this SECURITY
Investigative and Corrective Actions AD:
At the applicable compliance times (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance Coast Guard
specified in paragraph (g) of this AD: (AMOCs): The Manager, International
Accomplish a special detailed inspection of Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA, 33 CFR Part 165
the 10 fastener holes located at FR40 lower has the authority to approve AMOCs for this
shell panel junction on both LH and RH AD, if requested using the procedures found [Docket Number USCG–2018–0371]
sides, in accordance with the in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR RIN 1625–AA00
Accomplishment Instructions of A330–53– 39.19, send your request to your principal
3215, R3. inspector or local Flight Standards District Safety Zone; Penn’s Landing
(1) If, during any inspection required by Office, as appropriate. If sending information
the introductory text of paragraph (h) of this
Fireworks, Delaware River,
directly to the International Section, send it
AD, any crack is detected, before further to the attention of the person identified in Philadelphia PA
flight, accomplish all applicable related paragraph (l)(2) of this AD. Information may AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.
investigative and corrective actions, in be emailed to: 9-ANM-116-AMOC-
accordance with the Accomplishment REQUESTS@faa.gov. Before using any ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking.
Instructions of A330–53–3215, R3, except approved AMOC, notify your appropriate
where A330–53–3215, R3 specifies to contact principal inspector, or lacking a principal SUMMARY: The Coast Guard proposes to
Airbus for repair instructions, and specifies inspector, the manager of the local flight amend the existing recurring fireworks
that action as Required for Compliance (RC), standards district office/certificate holding safety zone on the Delaware River
this AD requires repair before further flight district office. adjacent to Penn’s Landing in
using a method approved by the Manager, (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: As of the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The
International Section, Transport Standards effective date of this AD, for any requirement amendment would allow the Coast
Branch, FAA; or European Aviation Safety in this AD to obtain corrective actions from Guard to enforce the safety zone at this
Agency (EASA); or Airbus SAS’s EASA a manufacturer, the action must be
Design Organization Approval (DOA). If accomplished using a method approved by location throughout the entire year. The
approved by the DOA, the approval must the Manager, International Section, Transport Coast Guard would notify the public of
include the DOA-authorized signature. Standards Branch, FAA; or EASA; or Airbus upcoming enforcement of the zone
(2) If, during any inspection required by SAS’s EASA DOA. If approved by the DOA, through publication of a Notice of
the introductory text of paragraph (h) of this the approval must include the DOA- Enforcement in the Federal Register and
AD, the diameter of a fastener hole is found authorized signature. Broadcast Notice to Mariners. This
to be outside the tolerances of the transition (3) Required for Compliance (RC): Except change would expedite public
fit as specified in A330–53–3215, R3, as as specified by paragraphs (g), (h)(1), (h)(2), notification of events at the location and
applicable; and A330–53–3215, R3; specifies and (i) of this AD: If any service information
to contact Airbus for repair instructions, and contains procedures or tests that are
ensure the protection of the maritime
specifies that action as ‘‘RC,’’ before further identified as RC, those procedures and tests public and event participants from the
flight, repair using a method approved by the must be done to comply with this AD; any hazards associated with fireworks
Manager, International Section, Transport procedures or tests that are not identified as displays in the Delaware River adjacent
Standards Branch, FAA; or EASA; or Airbus RC are recommended. Those procedures and to Penn’s Landing. We invite your
SAS’s EASA DOA. If approved by the DOA, tests that are not identified as RC may be comments on this proposed rulemaking.
the approval must include the DOA- deviated from using accepted methods in
DATES: Comments and related material
authorized signature. accordance with the operator’s maintenance
(3) Accomplishment of corrective actions, or inspection program without obtaining must be received by the Coast Guard on
as required by paragraph (h)(1) of this AD, approval of an AMOC, provided the or before October 22, 2018.
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does not constitute terminating action for the procedures and tests identified as RC can be ADDRESSES: You may submit comments
repetitive inspections required by the done and the airplane can be put back in an identified by docket number USCG–
introductory text of paragraph (h) of this AD. airworthy condition. Any substitutions or 2018–0371 using the Federal
(4) Accomplishment of a repair on an changes to procedures or tests identified as
airplane, as required by paragraph (h)(2) of
eRulemaking Portal at http://
RC require approval of an AMOC.
this AD, does not constitute terminating www.regulations.gov. See the ‘‘Public
action for the repetitive inspections required (l) Related Information Participation and Request for
by the introductory text of paragraph (h) of (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Comments’’ portion of the
this AD for that airplane, unless the method Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA AD SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section for

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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		Proposed Rules
Action		Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
Dates		We must receive comments on this proposed AD by November 5, 2018.
Contact		Vladimir Ulyanov, Aerospace Engineer, International Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; telephone and fax 206-231-3229.
FR Citation		83 FR 47850
RIN Number		2120-AA64
CFR Associated		Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety

83 FR 47850 - Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATIONFederal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 184 (September 21, 2018)

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