83 FR 48930 - Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 189 (September 28, 2018)

Page Range		48930-48932
FR Document		2018-20931
We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Airbus SAS Model A310 series airplanes. This AD was prompted by a determination that new or more restrictive maintenance requirements and airworthiness limitations are necessary. This AD requires revising the maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, to incorporate new or more restrictive maintenance requirements and airworthiness limitations. We are issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2018-0491; Product Identifier 2017-NM-158-AD; Amendment 
39-19432; AD 2018-19-31]
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 A310 series airplanes. This AD was prompted by a 
determination that new or more restrictive maintenance requirements and 
airworthiness limitations are necessary. This AD requires revising the 
maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, to incorporate new or 
more restrictive maintenance requirements and airworthiness 
limitations. We are issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on 
these products.

DATES: This AD is effective November 2, 2018.
    The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by 
reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of November 2, 
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; phone: +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-
0491.

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-
0491; or in person at Docket Operations between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., 
Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket contains 
this final rule, the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and 
other information. The address for Docket Operations (phone: 800-647-
5527) is U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, 
West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, 
Washington, DC 20590.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dan Rodina, Aerospace Engineer, 
International Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA, 2200 South 
216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; phone 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 A310 
series airplanes. The NPRM published in the Federal Register on June 1, 
2018 (83 FR 25412). The NPRM was prompted by a determination that new 
or more restrictive maintenance requirements and airworthiness 
limitations are necessary. The NPRM proposed to require revising the 
maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, to incorporate new or 
more restrictive maintenance requirements and airworthiness 
limitations.
    We are issuing this AD to address prevent fatigue cracking, damage, 
or corrosion 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 
2017-0206, 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 Model A310 series airplanes. 
The MCAI states:

    The airworthiness limitations for the Airbus A310 aeroplanes, 
which are approved by EASA, are currently defined and published in 
the Airbus A310 Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS) documents. 
The Damage Tolerant Airworthiness Limitation Items are specified in 
the A310 ALS Part 2. 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 2016-0217 [which corresponds to FAA AD 
2017-21-08, Amendment 39-19079 (82 FR 48904, October 23, 2017) (``AD 
2017-21-08'')] to require compliance with the maintenance 
requirements and associated airworthiness limitations defined in 
Airbus A310 ALS Part 2 Revision 01, Variation 1.1 and Variation 1.2.
    Since that [EASA] AD was issued, new or more restrictive 
maintenance requirements and associated airworthiness limitations

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were approved by the EASA. Consequently, Airbus published Revision 
02 of the A310 ALS Part 2, compiling all ALS Part 2 changes approved 
since previous Revision 01.
    For the reason described above, this [EASA] AD retains the 
requirements of EASA AD 2016-0217, which is superseded, and requires 
accomplishment of the actions specified in Airbus A310 ALS Part 2 
Revision 02.

    The unsafe condition is fatigue cracking, damage, or corrosion 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-2018-0491.

Comments

    We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing 
this final rule. We received no comments on the NPRM or on the 
determination of the cost to the public.

Conclusion

    We reviewed the relevant data 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 A310 Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS), 
Part 2, ``Damage Tolerant Airworthiness Limitation Items (DT-ALI),'' 
Revision 02, dated August 28, 2017. This service information describes 
airworthiness limitations applicable to the DT-ALIs. 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 6 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):

2018-19-31 Airbus SAS: Amendment 39-19432; Docket No. FAA-2018-0491; 
Product Identifier 2017-NM-158-AD.

(a) Effective Date

    This AD is effective November 2, 2018.

(b) Affected ADs

    This AD affects AD 2017-21-08, Amendment 39-19079 (82 FR 48904, 
October 23, 2017) (``AD 2017-21-08'').

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to Airbus SAS 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 cracking, 
damage, or corrosion 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 
information specified in Airbus A310 Airworthiness Limitations 
Section (ALS), Part 2, ``Damage Tolerant Airworthiness

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Limitation Items (DT-ALI),'' Revision 02, dated August 28, 2017. The 
initial compliance time for doing the tasks is at the time specified 
in Airbus A310 Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS), Part 2, 
``Damage Tolerant Airworthiness Limitation Items (DT-ALI),'' 
Revision 02, dated August 28, 2017, or within 90 days after the 
effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later.

(h) No Alternative Actions or Intervals

    After the maintenance or inspection program has been revised as 
required by paragraph (g) of this AD, no alternative actions (e.g., 
inspections) or intervals may be used unless the actions or 
intervals are approved as an alternative method of compliance (AMOC) 
in accordance with the procedures specified in paragraph (j)(1) of 
this AD.

(i) Terminating Action for AD 2017-21-08

    Accomplishing the actions required by this AD terminates all 
requirements of AD 2017-21-08.

(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'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 2017-0206, 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-2018-0491.
    (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; phone and 
fax: 206-231-3225.

(l) Material Incorporated by Reference

    (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the 
incorporation by reference (IBR) of the service information listed 
in this paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
    (2) You must use this service information as applicable to do 
the actions required by this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise.
    (i) Airbus A310 Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS), Part 2, 
``Damage Tolerant Airworthiness Limitation Items (DT-ALI),'' 
Revision 02, dated August 28, 2017.
    (ii) Reserved.
    (3) For service information identified in this AD, contact 
Airbus SAS, Airworthiness Office--EAW, Rond-Point Emile Dewoitine 
No: 2, 31700 Blagnac Cedex, France; phone: +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 September 17, 2018.
John P. Piccola,
Acting Director, System Oversight Division, Aircraft Certification 
Service.
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(3) An AMOC that provides an acceptable DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION information. The address for Docket
level of safety may be used for any repair, Operations (phone: 800–647–5527) is
modification, replacement, or alteration Federal Aviation Administration U.S. Department of Transportation,
required by this AD if it is approved by the Docket Operations, M–30, West
Boeing Commercial Airplanes Organization 14 CFR Part 39 Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140,
Designation Authorization (ODA) that has
been authorized by the Manager, Los Angeles [Docket No. FAA–2018–0491; Product 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE,
ACO Branch, FAA, to make those findings. Identifier 2017–NM–158–AD; Amendment Washington, DC 20590.
To be approved, the repair method, 39–19432; AD 2018–19–31] FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dan
modification deviation, replacement
RIN 2120–AA64
Rodina, Aerospace Engineer,
deviation, or alteration deviation must meet International Section, Transport
the certification basis of the airplane, and the Standards Branch, FAA, 2200 South
approval must specifically refer to this AD.
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS
Airplanes 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198;
(p) Related Information phone and fax: 206–231–3225.
AGENCY: Federal Aviation SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
(1) For more information about this AD,
contact Jeffrey Chang, Aerospace Engineer, Administration (FAA), Department of
Propulsion Section, FAA, Los Angeles ACO Transportation (DOT). Discussion
Branch, 3960 Paramount Boulevard, ACTION: Final rule. We issued a notice of proposed
Lakewood, CA 90712–4137; phone: 562–627– rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
5263; fax: 562–627–5210; email: SUMMARY: We are adopting a new part 39 by adding an AD that would
jeffrey.chang@faa.gov; or George Garrido, airworthiness directive (AD) for all apply to all Airbus SAS Model A310
Aerospace Engineer, Airframe Section, FAA, Airbus SAS Model A310 series series airplanes. The NPRM published
Los Angeles ACO Branch, 3960 Paramount airplanes. This AD was prompted by a
Boulevard, Lakewood, CA 90712–4137;
in the Federal Register on June 1, 2018
determination that new or more (83 FR 25412). The NPRM was
phone: 562–627–5232; fax: 562–627–5210; restrictive maintenance requirements
email george.garrido@faa.gov. prompted by a determination that new
and airworthiness limitations are or more restrictive maintenance
(2) Service information identified in this
AD that is not incorporated by reference is necessary. This AD requires revising the requirements and airworthiness
available at the addresses specified in maintenance or inspection program, as limitations are necessary. The NPRM
paragraphs (q)(3) and (q)(4) of this AD. applicable, to incorporate new or more proposed to require revising the
restrictive maintenance requirements maintenance or inspection program, as
(q) Material Incorporated by Reference
and airworthiness limitations. We are applicable, to incorporate new or more
(1) The Director of the Federal Register issuing this AD to address the unsafe
approved the incorporation by reference
restrictive maintenance requirements
condition on these products. and airworthiness limitations.
(IBR) of the service information listed in this
paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR DATES: This AD is effective November 2, We are issuing this AD to address
part 51. 2018. prevent fatigue cracking, damage, or
(2) You must use this service information The Director of the Federal Register corrosion in principal structural
as applicable to do the actions required by approved the incorporation by reference elements, which could result in reduced
this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. of a certain publication listed in this AD structural integrity of the airplane.
(i) Boeing 707 Alert Service Bulletin as of November 2, 2018. The European Aviation Safety Agency
A3364, Revision 4, dated February 21, 2017. (EASA), which is the Technical Agent
ADDRESSES: For service information
(ii) Boeing 707 Alert Service Bulletin for the Member States of the European
A3365, Revision 3, dated March 9, 2017.
identified in this final rule, contact
Airbus SAS, Airworthiness Office— Union, has issued EASA AD 2017–0206,
(iii) Boeing 707 Alert Service Bulletin
A3514, Revision 1, dated November 9, 2016. EAW, Rond-Point Emile Dewoitine No: dated October 12, 2017 (referred to after
(3) For service information identified in 2, 31700 Blagnac Cedex, France; phone: this as the Mandatory Continuing
this AD, contact Boeing Commercial +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax: +33 5 61 93 44 Airworthiness Information, or ‘‘the
Airplanes, Attention: Contractual & Data 51; email: account.airworth-eas@ MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe condition
Services (C&DS), 2600 Westminster Blvd., airbus.com; internet: http:// for all Airbus Model A310 series
MC 110–SK57, Seal Beach, CA 90740–5600; www.airbus.com. You may view this airplanes. The MCAI states:
telephone 562–797–1717; internet https:// service information at the FAA, The airworthiness limitations for the
www.myboeingfleet.com.
Transport Standards Branch, 2200 Airbus A310 aeroplanes, which are approved
(4) You may view this service information
South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For by EASA, are currently defined and
at the FAA, Transport Standards Branch, published in the Airbus A310 Airworthiness
2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For information on the availability of this
material at the FAA, call 206–231–3195. Limitations Section (ALS) documents. The
information on the availability of this Damage Tolerant Airworthiness Limitation
material at the FAA, call 206–231–3195. It is also available on the internet at
Items are specified in the A310 ALS Part 2.
(5) You may view this service information http://www.regulations.gov by searching These instructions have been identified as
that is incorporated by reference at the for and locating Docket No. FAA–2018– mandatory for continuing airworthiness.
National Archives and Records 0491. Failure to accomplish these instructions
Administration (NARA). For information on could result in an unsafe condition.
the availability of this material at NARA, call Examining the AD Docket
EASA previously issued AD 2016–0217
202–741–6030, or go to: http:// You may examine the AD docket on [which corresponds to FAA AD 2017–21–08,
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr- Amendment 39–19079 (82 FR 48904, October
the internet at http://
locations.html. 23, 2017) (‘‘AD 2017–21–08’’)] to require
www.regulations.gov by searching for
Issued in Des Moines, Washington, on and locating Docket No. FAA–2018– compliance with the maintenance
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September 17, 2018. 0491; or in person at Docket Operations requirements and associated airworthiness
John P. Piccola, limitations defined in Airbus A310 ALS Part
between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday 2 Revision 01, Variation 1.1 and Variation
Acting Director, System Oversight Division, through Friday, except Federal holidays. 1.2.
Aircraft Certification Service. The AD docket contains this final rule, Since that [EASA] AD was issued, new or
[FR Doc. 2018–20918 Filed 9–27–18; 8:45 am] the regulatory evaluation, any more restrictive maintenance requirements
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were approved by the EASA. Consequently, airplane. Since operators incorporate (4) Will not have a significant
Airbus published Revision 02 of the A310 maintenance or inspection program economic impact, positive or negative,
ALS Part 2, compiling all ALS Part 2 changes changes for their affected fleet(s), we on a substantial number of small entities
approved since previous Revision 01.
have determined that a per-operator under the criteria of the Regulatory
For the reason described above, this
[EASA] AD retains the requirements of EASA estimate is more accurate than a per- Flexibility Act.
AD 2016–0217, which is superseded, and airplane estimate. Therefore, we
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
requires accomplishment of the actions estimate the total cost per operator to be
specified in Airbus A310 ALS Part 2 Revision $7,650 (90 work-hours × $85 per work- Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
02. hour). safety, Incorporation by reference,
The unsafe condition is fatigue Safety.
Authority for This Rulemaking
cracking, damage, or corrosion in Adoption of the Amendment
principal structural elements, which Title 49 of the United States Code
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue Accordingly, under the authority
could result in reduced structural delegated to me by the Administrator,
integrity of the airplane. You may rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I,
section 106, describes the authority of the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as
examine the MCAI in the AD docket on follows:
the internet at http:// the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII:
www.regulations.gov by searching for Aviation Programs, describes in more
detail the scope of the Agency’s PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
and locating Docket No. FAA–2018– DIRECTIVES
0491. authority.
We are issuing this rulemaking under ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39
Comments the authority described in Subtitle VII, continues to read as follows:
We gave the public the opportunity to Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701:
‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
participate in developing this final rule.
We received no comments on the NPRM section, Congress charges the FAA with § 39.13 [Amended]
or on the determination of the cost to promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in
air commerce by prescribing regulations ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
the public. the following new airworthiness
for practices, methods, and procedures
Conclusion the Administrator finds necessary for directive (AD):
We reviewed the relevant data and safety in air commerce. This regulation 2018–19–31 Airbus SAS: Amendment 39–
determined that air safety and the is within the scope of that authority 19432; Docket No. FAA–2018–0491;
because it addresses an unsafe condition Product Identifier 2017–NM–158–AD.
public interest require adopting this
final rule as proposed, except for minor that is likely to exist or develop on (a) Effective Date
editorial changes. We have determined products identified in this rulemaking This AD is effective November 2, 2018.
that these minor changes: action.
(b) Affected ADs
• Are consistent with the intent that This AD is issued in accordance with
was proposed in the NPRM for authority delegated by the Executive This AD affects AD 2017–21–08,
addressing the unsafe condition; and Director, Aircraft Certification Service, Amendment 39–19079 (82 FR 48904, October
• Do not add any additional burden as authorized by FAA Order 8000.51C. 23, 2017) (‘‘AD 2017–21–08’’).
upon the public than was already In accordance with that order, issuance (c) Applicability
proposed in the NPRM. of ADs is normally a function of the This AD applies to Airbus SAS Model
Compliance and Airworthiness A310–203, –204, –221, –222, –304, –322,
Related Service Information Under 1 Division, but during this transition –324, and –325 airplanes, certificated in any
CFR Part 51 period, the Executive Director has category, all manufacturer serial numbers.
Airbus SAS has issued A310 delegated the authority to issue ADs (d) Subject
Airworthiness Limitations Section applicable to transport category
(ALS), Part 2, ‘‘Damage Tolerant Air Transport Association (ATA) of
airplanes and associated appliances to America Code 05, Time limits/maintenance
Airworthiness Limitation Items (DT– the Director of the System Oversight checks.
ALI),’’ Revision 02, dated August 28, Division.
2017. This service information describes (e) Reason
airworthiness limitations applicable to Regulatory Findings This AD was prompted by a determination
the DT–ALIs. This service information This AD will not have federalism that new or more restrictive maintenance
is reasonably available because the implications under Executive Order requirements and airworthiness limitations
interested parties have access to it 13132. This AD will not have a are necessary. We are issuing this AD to
substantial direct effect on the States, on prevent fatigue cracking, damage, or
through their normal course of business
corrosion in principal structural elements,
or by the means identified in the the relationship between the national which could result in reduced structural
ADDRESSES section. government and the States, or on the integrity of the airplane.
distribution of power and
Costs of Compliance responsibilities among the various (f) Compliance
We estimate that this AD affects 6 levels of government. Comply with this AD within the
airplanes of U.S. registry. For the reasons discussed above, I compliance times specified, unless already
We estimate the following costs to certify that this AD: done.
comply with this AD: (1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory (g) Maintenance or Inspection Program
We have determined that revising the
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action’’ under Executive Order 12866, Revision
maintenance or inspection program (2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under Within 90 days after the effective date of
takes an average of 90 work-hours per the DOT Regulatory Policies and this AD, revise the maintenance or inspection
operator, although we recognize that Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, program, as applicable, to incorporate the
this number may vary from operator to 1979), information specified in Airbus A310
operator. In the past, we have estimated (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS),
that this action takes 1 work-hour per in Alaska, and Part 2, ‘‘Damage Tolerant Airworthiness

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Limitation Items (DT–ALI),’’ Revision 02, (l) Material Incorporated by Reference limitations are necessary. This AD
dated August 28, 2017. The initial (1) The Director of the Federal Register requires revising the maintenance or
compliance time for doing the tasks is at the approved the incorporation by reference inspection program, as applicable, to
time specified in Airbus A310 Airworthiness (IBR) of the service information listed in this incorporate new or more restrictive
Limitations Section (ALS), Part 2, ‘‘Damage paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR maintenance requirements and
Tolerant Airworthiness Limitation Items part 51. airworthiness limitations. We are
(DT–ALI),’’ Revision 02, dated August 28, (2) You must use this service information
2017, or within 90 days after the effective
issuing this AD to address the unsafe
as applicable to do the actions required by
date of this AD, whichever occurs later. this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise.
condition on these products.
(i) Airbus A310 Airworthiness Limitations DATES: This AD is effective November 2,
(h) No Alternative Actions or Intervals 2018.
Section (ALS), Part 2, ‘‘Damage Tolerant
After the maintenance or inspection Airworthiness Limitation Items (DT–ALI),’’ The Director of the Federal Register
program has been revised as required by Revision 02, dated August 28, 2017. approved the incorporation by reference
paragraph (g) of this AD, no alternative (ii) Reserved. of a certain publication listed in this AD
actions (e.g., inspections) or intervals may be (3) For service information identified in as of November 2, 2018.
used unless the actions or intervals are this AD, contact Airbus SAS, Airworthiness
ADDRESSES: For service information
approved as an alternative method of Office—EAW, Rond-Point Emile Dewoitine
compliance (AMOC) in accordance with the No: 2, 31700 Blagnac Cedex, France; phone: identified in this final rule, contact
procedures specified in paragraph (j)(1) of +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax: +33 5 61 93 44 51; Airbus SAS, Airworthiness Office—
this AD. email: account.airworth-eas@airbus.com; EAW, Rond-Point Emile Dewoitine No:
internet: http://www.airbus.com. 2, 31700 Blagnac Cedex, France;
(i) Terminating Action for AD 2017–21–08 (4) You may view this service information telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5
Accomplishing the actions required by this at the FAA, Transport Standards Branch, 61 93 44 51; email account.airworth-
AD terminates all requirements of AD 2017– 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For eas@airbus.com; internet http://
21–08. information on the availability of this www.airbus.com. You may view this
material at the FAA, call 206–231–3195.
(j) Other FAA AD Provisions (5) You may view this service information
service information at the FAA,
The following provisions also apply to this that is incorporated by reference at the Transport Standards Branch, 2200
AD: National Archives and Records South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance Administration (NARA). For information on information on the availability of this
(AMOCs): The Manager, International the availability of this material at NARA, call material at the FAA, call 206–231–3195.
Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA, 202–741–6030, or go to: http:// It is also available on the internet at
has the authority to approve AMOCs for this www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr- http://www.regulations.gov by searching
AD, if requested using the procedures found locations.html. for and locating Docket No. FAA–2018–
in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR Issued in Des Moines, Washington, on 0360.
39.19, send your request to your principal September 17, 2018.
inspector or local Flight Standards District Examining the AD Docket
John P. Piccola,
Office, as appropriate. If sending information Acting Director, System Oversight Division, You may examine the AD docket on
directly to the International Section, send it Aircraft Certification Service. the internet at http://
to the attention of the person identified in www.regulations.gov by searching for
[FR Doc. 2018–20931 Filed 9–27–18; 8:45 am]
paragraph (k)(2) of this AD. Information may and locating Docket No. FAA–2018–
be emailed to: 9-ANM-116-AMOC- BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
0360; or in person at Docket Operations
REQUESTS@faa.gov. Before using any
between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday
approved AMOC, notify your appropriate
principal inspector, or lacking a principal DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION through Friday, except Federal holidays.
inspector, the manager of the local flight The AD docket contains this final rule,
standards district office/certificate holding Federal Aviation Administration the regulatory evaluation, any
district office. comments received, and other
(2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any 14 CFR Part 39 information. The address for Docket
requirement in this AD to obtain corrective Operations (phone: 800–647–5527) is
[Docket No. FAA–2018–0360; Product
actions from a manufacturer, the action must
Identifier 2018–NM–009–AD; Amendment U.S. Department of Transportation,
be accomplished using a method approved 39–19434; AD 2018–19–33] Docket Operations, M–30, West
by the Manager, International Section, Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140,
Transport Standards Branch, FAA; or the RIN 2120–AA64 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE,
European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA); or Washington, DC 20590.
Airbus’s EASA Design Organization Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dan
Approval (DOA). If approved by the DOA, Airplanes
the approval must include the DOA- Rodina, Aerospace Engineer,
authorized signature. AGENCY: Federal Aviation International Section, Transport
Administration (FAA), Department of Standards Branch, FAA, 2200 South
(k) Related Information Transportation (DOT). 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198;
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing ACTION: Final rule. telephone and fax 206–231–3225.
Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA AD SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
2017–0206, dated October 12, 2017, for SUMMARY: We are adopting a new
related information. This MCAI may be airworthiness directive (AD) for all Discussion
found in the AD docket on the internet at Airbus SAS Model A300 B4–600, B4– We issued a notice of proposed
http://www.regulations.gov by searching for
600R, and F4–600R series airplanes, and rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
daltland on DSKBBV9HB2PROD with RULES

and locating Docket No. FAA–2018–0491.
(2) For more information about this AD,
Model A300 C4–605R Variant F part 39 by adding an AD that would
contact Dan Rodina, Aerospace Engineer, airplanes (collectively called Model apply to all Airbus SAS Model A300
International Section, Transport Standards A300–600 series airplanes). This AD B4–600, B4–600R, and F4–600R series
Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th St., Des was prompted by a determination that airplanes, and Model A300 C4–605R
Moines, WA 98198; phone and fax: 206–231– more restrictive maintenance Variant F airplanes (collectively called
3225. requirements and airworthiness Model A300–600 series airplanes). The

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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 November 2, 2018.
Contact		Dan Rodina, Aerospace Engineer, International Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; phone and fax: 206-231-3225.
FR Citation		83 FR 48930
RIN Number		2120-AA64
CFR Associated		Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety
83 FR 48930 - Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes

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Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 189 (September 28, 2018)

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