83 FR 48932 - Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 189 (September 28, 2018)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 189 (September 28, 2018)
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[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 189 (Friday, September 28, 2018)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 48932-48935] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2018-20921] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2018-0360; Product Identifier 2018-NM-009-AD; Amendment 39-19434; AD 2018-19-33] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of Transportation (DOT). ACTION: Final rule. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Airbus SAS Model A300 B4-600, B4-600R, and F4-600R series airplanes, and Model A300 C4-605R Variant F airplanes (collectively called Model A300-600 series airplanes). This AD was prompted by a determination that 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; 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- 0360. 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- 0360; or in person at Docket Operations between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket contains this final rule, the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and other information. The address for Docket Operations (phone: 800-647- 5527) is U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dan Rodina, Aerospace Engineer, International Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; telephone and fax 206-231-3225. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Discussion We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR part 39 by adding an AD that would apply to all Airbus SAS Model A300 B4-600, B4-600R, and F4-600R series airplanes, and Model A300 C4-605R Variant F airplanes (collectively called Model A300-600 series airplanes). The [[Page 48933]] NPRM published in the Federal Register on April 30, 2018 (83 FR 18756). The NPRM was prompted by a determination that 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 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 EASA AD 2017-0205, dated October 12, 2017 (referred to after this as the Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or ``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for all Airbus SAS Model A300 B4-600, B4-600R, and F4-600R series airplanes, and Model A300 C4-605R Variant F airplanes (collectively called Model A300-600 series airplanes). The MCAI states: The airworthiness limitations for the Airbus A300-600 aeroplanes, which are approved by EASA, are currently defined and published in the Airbus A300-600 Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS) documents. The Damage Tolerant Airworthiness Limitation Items are specified in the A300-600 ALS Part 2. These instructions have been identified as mandatory for continuing airworthiness. Failure to accomplish these instructions could result in an unsafe condition [i.e., to prevent fatigue cracking, damage, or corrosion in principal structural elements, which could result in reduced structural integrity of the airplane]. EASA previously issued [EASA] AD 2016-0218 [which corresponds to FAA AD 2018-01-07, Amendment 39-19148 (83 FR 2042, January 16, 2018) (``AD 2018-01-07'')] to require compliance with the maintenance requirements and associated airworthiness limitations defined in Airbus A300-600 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 airworthiness limitations were approved by the EASA. Consequently, Airbus published Revision 02 of the A300- 600 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 2016-0218, which is superseded, and requires accomplishment of the actions specified in Airbus A300-600 ALS Part 2 Revision 02. 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- 0360. Comments We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing this final rule. The following presents the comment received on the NPRM and the FAA's response to the comment. Request United Parcel Service (UPS) requested that we provide approval for alternative methods of compliance (AMOCs) that were previously approved for AD 2013-13-13, Amendment 39-17501 (79 FR 48957, August 19, 2014) (``AD 2013-13-13''); and AD 2018-01-07, Amendment 39-19148 (83 FR 2042, January 16, 2018) (``AD 2018-01-07''). We agree that AMOCs previously approved for AD 2018-01-07 and AD 2013-13-13 should be approved for this AD. The FAA has reviewed the related AMOCs, and it is acceptable to give credit for previous AMOCs approved for AD 2018-01-07, which will be terminated by this AD. AD 2018-01-07 approved the use of AMOCs for AD 2013-13-13, and those AMOCs remain in force. As a result, we have revised paragraph (j)(1) of this AD accordingly. Conclusion We reviewed the relevant data, considered the comment received, and determined that air safety and the public interest require adopting this final rule with the change described previously and minor editorial changes. We have determined that these minor changes:Are consistent with the intent that was proposed in the NPRM for addressing the unsafe condition; and Do not add any additional burden upon the public than was already proposed in the NPRM. We also determined that these changes will not increase the economic burden on any operator or increase the scope of this final rule. Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 Airbus SAS has issued A300-600 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. FAA's Determination and Requirements of This AD This product has been approved by the aviation authority of another country, and is approved for operation in the United States. Pursuant to our 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 issuing this AD because we evaluated all pertinent information and determined an unsafe condition exists and is likely to exist or develop on other products of the same type design. This AD requires revisions to certain operator maintenance documents to include new actions (e.g., inspections). Compliance with these actions is required by 14 CFR 91.403(c). For airplanes that have been previously modified, altered, or repaired in the areas addressed by this AD, the operator may not be able to accomplish the actions described in the revisions. In this situation, to comply with 14 CFR 91.403(c), the operator must request approval for an AMOC according to paragraph (j)(1) of this AD. The request should include a description of changes to the required actions that will ensure the continued damage tolerance of the affected structure. Difference Between the MCAI and This AD The MCAI specifies that if there are findings from the ALS inspection tasks, corrective actions must be accomplished in accordance with Airbus SAS maintenance documentation. However, this AD does not include that requirement. Operators of U.S.-registered airplanes are required by general airworthiness and operational regulations to perform maintenance using methods that are acceptable to the FAA. We consider those methods to be adequate to address any corrective actions necessitated by the findings of ALS inspections required by this AD. Costs of Compliance We estimate that this AD affects 125 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 [[Page 48934]] 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): .2018-19-33 Airbus SAS: Amendment 39-19434; Docket No. FAA-2018- 0360; Product Identifier 2018-NM-009-AD. (a) Effective Date This AD is effective November 2, 2018. (b) Affected ADs This AD affects AD 2018-01-07, Amendment 39-19148 (83 FR 2042, January 16, 2018) (``AD 2018-01-07''). (c) Applicability This AD applies to Airbus SAS Model A300 B4-601, B4-603, B4-620, B4-622, B4-605R, B4-622R, F4-605R, F4-622R, and C4-605R Variant F 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 more restrictive maintenance requirements and airworthiness limitations are necessary. We are issuing this AD to address fatigue cracking, damage, and 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) Revision of Maintenance or Inspection Program Within 90 days after the effective date of this AD, revise the maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, to incorporate the information specified in Airbus A300-600 Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS), Part 2, ``Damage Tolerant Airworthiness Limitation Items (DT-ALI),'' Revision 02, dated August 28, 2017. The initial compliance times for doing the tasks are at the applicable times specified in Airbus A300-600 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 Actions for AD 2018-01-07 Accomplishing the actions required by this AD terminates all requirements of AD 2018-01-07. (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]. (i) 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. (ii) AMOCs approved previously for AD 2018-01-07 are approved as AMOCs for the corresponding provisions of this AD. (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. (3) Required for Compliance (RC): 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. [[Page 48935]] (k) Related Information (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA AD 2017-0205, 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-2018-0360. (2) For more information about this AD, contact Dan Rodina, Aerospace Engineer, International Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; telephone and fax 206-231-3225. (l) Material Incorporated by Reference (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference (IBR) of the service information listed in this paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. (2) You must use this service information as applicable to do the actions required by this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise. (i) Airbus A300-600 Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS), Part 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; 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 September 17, 2018. John P. Piccola, Acting Director, System Oversight Division, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2018-20921 Filed 9-27-18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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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
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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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NPRM published in the Federal and locating Docket No. FAA–2018– FAA’s Determination and Requirements
Register on April 30, 2018 (83 FR 0360. of This AD
18756). The NPRM was prompted by a This product has been approved by
Comments
determination that more restrictive the aviation authority of another
maintenance requirements and We gave the public the opportunity to country, and is approved for operation
airworthiness limitations are necessary. participate in developing this final rule. in the United States. Pursuant to our
The NPRM proposed to require revising The following presents the comment bilateral agreement with the State of
the maintenance or inspection program, received on the NPRM and the FAA’s Design Authority, we have been notified
as applicable, to incorporate new or response to the comment. of the unsafe condition described in the
more restrictive maintenance MCAI and service information
Request
requirements and airworthiness referenced above. We are issuing this
limitations. United Parcel Service (UPS) requested AD because we evaluated all pertinent
We are issuing this AD to prevent that we provide approval for alternative information and determined an unsafe
fatigue cracking, damage, or corrosion in methods of compliance (AMOCs) that condition exists and is likely to exist or
principal structural elements, which were previously approved for AD 2013– develop on other products of the same
could result in reduced structural 13–13, Amendment 39–17501 (79 FR type design.
integrity of the airplane. 48957, August 19, 2014) (‘‘AD 2013–13–
The European Aviation Safety Agency This AD requires revisions to certain
13’’); and AD 2018–01–07, Amendment operator maintenance documents to
(EASA), which is the Technical Agent 39–19148 (83 FR 2042, January 16,
for the Member States of the European include new actions (e.g., inspections).
2018) (‘‘AD 2018–01–07’’). Compliance with these actions is
Union, has issued EASA AD EASA AD We agree that AMOCs previously
2017–0205, dated October 12, 2017 required by 14 CFR 91.403(c). For
approved for AD 2018–01–07 and AD airplanes that have been previously
(referred to after this as the Mandatory 2013–13–13 should be approved for this
Continuing Airworthiness Information, modified, altered, or repaired in the
AD. The FAA has reviewed the related areas addressed by this AD, the operator
or ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe AMOCs, and it is acceptable to give
condition for all Airbus SAS Model may not be able to accomplish the
credit for previous AMOCs approved for actions described in the revisions. In
A300 B4–600, B4–600R, and F4–600R AD 2018–01–07, which will be
series airplanes, and Model A300 C4– this situation, to comply with 14 CFR
terminated by this AD. AD 2018–01–07 91.403(c), the operator must request
605R Variant F airplanes (collectively approved the use of AMOCs for AD
called Model A300–600 series approval for an AMOC according to
2013–13–13, and those AMOCs remain paragraph (j)(1) of this AD. The request
airplanes). The MCAI states: in force. As a result, we have revised should include a description of changes
The airworthiness limitations for the paragraph (j)(1) of this AD accordingly. to the required actions that will ensure
Airbus A300–600 aeroplanes, which are the continued damage tolerance of the
approved by EASA, are currently defined and Conclusion
published in the Airbus A300–600 affected structure.
We reviewed the relevant data,
Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS) considered the comment received, and Difference Between the MCAI and This
documents. The Damage Tolerant AD
Airworthiness Limitation Items are specified determined that air safety and the
in the A300–600 ALS Part 2. These public interest require adopting this The MCAI specifies that if there are
instructions have been identified as final rule with the change described findings from the ALS inspection tasks,
mandatory for continuing airworthiness. previously and minor editorial changes. corrective actions must be accomplished
Failure to accomplish these instructions We have determined that these minor in accordance with Airbus SAS
could result in an unsafe condition [i.e., to changes:
prevent fatigue cracking, damage, or maintenance documentation. However,
• Are consistent with the intent that this AD does not include that
corrosion in principal structural elements,
which could result in reduced structural was proposed in the NPRM for requirement. Operators of U.S.-
integrity of the airplane]. addressing the unsafe condition; and registered airplanes are required by
EASA previously issued [EASA] AD 2016– • Do not add any additional burden general airworthiness and operational
0218 [which corresponds to FAA AD 2018– upon the public than was already regulations to perform maintenance
01–07, Amendment 39–19148 (83 FR 2042, proposed in the NPRM. using methods that are acceptable to the
January 16, 2018) (‘‘AD 2018–01–07’’)] to We also determined that these FAA. We consider those methods to be
require compliance with the maintenance
requirements and associated airworthiness
changes will not increase the economic adequate to address any corrective
limitations defined in Airbus A300–600 ALS burden on any operator or increase the actions necessitated by the findings of
Part 2 Revision 01, Variation 1.1 and scope of this final rule. ALS inspections required by this AD.
Variation 1.2.
Related Service Information Under 1 Costs of Compliance
Since that [EASA] AD was issued, new or
more restrictive maintenance requirements CFR Part 51
We estimate that this AD affects 125
and airworthiness limitations were approved Airbus SAS has issued A300–600 airplanes of U.S. registry.
by the EASA. Consequently, Airbus Airworthiness Limitations Section We estimate the following costs to
published Revision 02 of the A300–600 ALS
Part 2, compiling all ALS Part 2 changes
(ALS), Part 2, ‘‘Damage Tolerant comply with this AD:
approved since previous Revision 01. Airworthiness Limitation Items (DT– We have determined that revising the
For the reason described above, this ALI),’’ Revision 02, dated August 28, maintenance or inspection program
[EASA] AD retains the requirements of EASA 2017. This service information describes takes an average of 90 work-hours per
airworthiness limitations applicable to operator, although we recognize that
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AD 2016–0218, which is superseded, and
requires accomplishment of the actions the DT–ALIs. This service information this number may vary from operator to
specified in Airbus A300–600 ALS Part 2 is reasonably available because the operator. In the past, we have estimated
Revision 02. interested parties have access to it that this action takes 1 work-hour per
You may examine the MCAI in the through their normal course of business airplane. Since operators incorporate
AD docket on the internet at http:// or by the means identified in the maintenance or inspection program
www.regulations.gov by searching for ADDRESSES section. changes for their affected fleet(s), we
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have determined that a per-operator under the criteria of the Regulatory compliance times for doing the tasks are at
estimate is more accurate than a per- Flexibility Act. the applicable times specified in Airbus
airplane estimate. Therefore, we A300–600 ALS, Part 2, ‘‘Damage Tolerant
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 Airworthiness Limitation Items (DT–ALI),’’
estimate the total cost per operator to be
Revision 02, dated August 28, 2017, or
$7,650 (90 work-hours × $85 per work- Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
within 90 days after the effective date of this
hour). safety, Incorporation by reference,
AD, whichever occurs later.
Safety.
Authority for This Rulemaking (h) No Alternative Actions or Intervals
Adoption of the Amendment
Title 49 of the United States Code After the maintenance or inspection
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue Accordingly, under the authority program has been revised as required by
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, delegated to me by the Administrator, paragraph (g) of this AD, no alternative
section 106, describes the authority of the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as actions (e.g., inspections) or intervals may be
the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII: follows: used unless the actions or intervals are
Aviation Programs, describes in more approved as an alternative method of
detail the scope of the Agency’s PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS compliance (AMOC) in accordance with the
DIRECTIVES procedures specified in paragraph (j)(1) of
authority. this AD.
We are issuing this rulemaking under ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39
the authority described in Subtitle VII, (i) Terminating Actions for AD 2018–01–07
continues to read as follows:
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: Accomplishing the actions required by this
‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. AD terminates all requirements of AD 2018–
section, Congress charges the FAA with 01–07.
§ 39.13 [Amended]
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in (j) Other FAA AD Provisions
air commerce by prescribing regulations ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
the following new airworthiness The following provisions also apply to this
for practices, methods, and procedures AD:
the Administrator finds necessary for directive (AD):
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance
safety in air commerce. This regulation 2018–19–33 Airbus SAS: Amendment 39– (AMOCs): The Manager, International
is within the scope of that authority 19434; Docket No. FAA–2018–0360; Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA,
because it addresses an unsafe condition Product Identifier 2018–NM–009–AD. has the authority to approve AMOCs for this
that is likely to exist or develop on (a) Effective Date AD, if requested using the procedures found
products identified in this rulemaking in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR
This AD is effective November 2, 2018. 39.19, send your request to your principal
action.
This AD is issued in accordance with (b) Affected ADs inspector or local Flight Standards District
Office, as appropriate. If sending information
authority delegated by the Executive This AD affects AD 2018–01–07, directly to the International Section, send it
Director, Aircraft Certification Service, Amendment 39–19148 (83 FR 2042, January to the attention of the person identified in
as authorized by FAA Order 8000.51C. 16, 2018) (‘‘AD 2018–01–07’’). paragraph (k)(2) of this AD. Information may
In accordance with that order, issuance (c) Applicability be emailed to: 9-ANM-116-AMOC-
of ADs is normally a function of the This AD applies to Airbus SAS Model
REQUESTS@faa.gov.
Compliance and Airworthiness (i) Before using any approved AMOC,
A300 B4–601, B4–603, B4–620, B4–622, B4–
Division, but during this transition notify your appropriate principal inspector,
605R, B4–622R, F4–605R, F4–622R, and C4–
period, the Executive Director has or lacking a principal inspector, the manager
605R Variant F airplanes, certificated in any
delegated the authority to issue ADs of the local flight standards district office/
category, all manufacturer serial numbers.
certificate holding district office.
applicable to transport category (d) Subject (ii) AMOCs approved previously for AD
airplanes and associated appliances to 2018–01–07 are approved as AMOCs for the
the Director of the System Oversight Air Transport Association (ATA) of
America Code 05, Time limits/maintenance corresponding provisions of this AD.
Division. checks. (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any
requirement in this AD to obtain corrective
Regulatory Findings (e) Reason actions from a manufacturer, the action must
This AD will not have federalism This AD was prompted by a determination be accomplished using a method approved
implications under Executive Order that more restrictive maintenance by the Manager, International Section,
13132. This AD will not have a requirements and airworthiness limitations Transport Standards Branch, FAA; or the
substantial direct effect on the States, on are necessary. We are issuing this AD to European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA); or
address fatigue cracking, damage, and Airbus SAS’s EASA Design Organization
the relationship between the national
corrosion in principal structural elements, Approval (DOA). If approved by the DOA,
government and the States, or on the the approval must include the DOA-
which could result in reduced structural
distribution of power and authorized signature.
integrity of the airplane.
responsibilities among the various (3) Required for Compliance (RC): If any
levels of government. (f) Compliance service information contains procedures or
For the reasons discussed above, I Comply with this AD within the tests that are identified as RC, those
certify that this AD: compliance times specified, unless already procedures and tests must be done to comply
(1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory done. with this AD; any procedures or tests that are
action’’ under Executive Order 12866, not identified as RC are recommended. Those
(g) Revision of Maintenance or Inspection procedures and tests that are not identified
(2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under Program
the DOT Regulatory Policies and as RC may be deviated from using accepted
Within 90 days after the effective date of methods in accordance with the operator’s
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Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26,
this AD, revise the maintenance or inspection maintenance or inspection program without
1979), program, as applicable, to incorporate the obtaining approval of an AMOC, provided
(3) Will not affect intrastate aviation information specified in Airbus A300–600 the procedures and tests identified as RC can
in Alaska, and Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS), be done and the airplane can be put back in
(4) Will not have a significant Part 2, ‘‘Damage Tolerant Airworthiness an airworthy condition. Any substitutions or
economic impact, positive or negative, Limitation Items (DT–ALI),’’ Revision 02, changes to procedures or tests identified as
on a substantial number of small entities dated August 28, 2017. The initial RC require approval of an AMOC.
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(k) Related Information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION The AD docket contains this final rule,
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing the regulatory evaluation, any
Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA AD Federal Aviation Administration comments received, and other
2017–0205, dated October 12, 2017, for information. The address for Docket
related information. This MCAI may be 14 CFR Part 39 Operations (phone: 800–647–5527) is
found in the AD docket on the internet at [Docket No. FAA–2018–0509; Product U.S. Department of Transportation,
http://www.regulations.gov by searching for Identifier 2017–NM–076–AD; Amendment Docket Operations, M–30, West
and locating Docket No. FAA–2018–0360. 39–19429; AD 2018–19–28] Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140,
(2) For more information about this AD, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE,
RIN 2120–AA64
contact Dan Rodina, Aerospace Engineer, Washington, DC 20590.
International Section, Transport Standards Airworthiness Directives; Embraer S.A. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th St., Des Airplanes Krista Greer, Aerospace Engineer,
Moines, WA 98198; telephone and fax 206– International Section, Transport
231–3225. AGENCY: Federal Aviation Standards Branch, FAA, 2200 South
Administration (FAA), Department of 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198;
(l) Material Incorporated by Reference
Transportation (DOT). phone and fax: 206–231–3221.
(1) The Director of the Federal Register
ACTION: Final rule. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
approved the incorporation by reference
(IBR) of the service information listed in this SUMMARY: We are adopting a new Discussion
paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR airworthiness directive (AD) for certain We issued a notice of proposed
part 51. Embraer S.A. Model ERJ 190–100 STD, rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
(2) You must use this service information –100 LR, –100 ECJ, and –100 IGW part 39 by adding an AD that would
as applicable to do the actions required by airplanes; and Model ERJ 190–200 STD,
this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise.
apply to certain Embraer S.A. Model ERJ
-200 LR, and -200 IGW airplanes. This 190–100 STD, –100 LR, –100 ECJ, and
(i) Airbus A300–600 Airworthiness AD was prompted by reports of bushing
Limitations Section (ALS), Part 2, ‘‘Damage
–100 IGW airplanes; and Model ERJ
migration and loss of nut torque on the 190–200 STD, –200 LR, and –200 IGW
Tolerant Airworthiness Limitation Items engine pylon lower inboard and
(DT–ALI),’’ Revision 02, dated August 28, airplanes. The NPRM published in the
outboard link fittings. This AD requires Federal Register on June 11, 2018 (83
2017.
modification of the attaching parts of FR 26877). The NPRM was prompted by
(ii) Reserved.
the left-hand (LH) and right-hand (RH) reports of bushing migration and loss of
(3) For service information identified in
pylon lower link fittings, inboard and nut torque on the engine pylon lower
this AD, contact Airbus SAS, Airworthiness
outboard positions. We are issuing this inboard and outboard link fittings. The
Office—EAW, Rond-Point Emile Dewoitine
AD to address the unsafe condition on NPRM proposed to require modification
No: 2, 31700 Blagnac Cedex, France;
telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61
these products. of the attaching parts of the LH and RH
93 44 51; email account.airworth-eas@ DATES: This AD is effective November 2, pylon lower link fittings, inboard and
airbus.com; internet http://www.airbus.com. 2018. outboard positions. The NPRM also
(4) You may view this service information The Director of the Federal Register specified that accomplishing certain
at the FAA, Transport Standards Branch, approved the incorporation by reference proposed actions would terminate
2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For of certain publications listed in this AD certain requirements in AD 2014–16–16,
information on the availability of this as of November 2, 2018. Amendment 39–17940 (79 FR 48018,
material at the FAA, call 206–231–3195. ADDRESSES: For service information August 15, 2014).
(5) You may view this service information identified in this final rule, contact We are issuing this AD to address loss
that is incorporated by reference at the Embraer S.A., Technical Publications of integrity of the engine pylon lower
National Archives and Records Section (PC 060), Av. Brigadeiro Faria link fittings, possibly resulting in
Administration (NARA). For information on Lima, 2170—Putim—12227–901 São separation of the engine from the wing.
the availability of this material at NARA, call Jose dos Campos—SP—Brazil; phone: Agência Nacional de Aviação Civil
202–741–6030, or go to: http:// +55 12 3927–5852 or +55 12 3309–0732; (ANAC), which is the aviation authority
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr- fax: +55 12 3927–7546; email: distrib@ for Brazil, has issued Brazilian AD
locations.html. embraer.com.br; internet: http:// 2017–04–01, effective April 25, 2017
Issued in Des Moines, Washington, on www.flyembraer.com. You may view (referred to after this as the Mandatory
September 17, 2018. this service information at the FAA, Continuing Airworthiness Information,
Transport Standards Branch, 2200 or ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe
John P. Piccola,
South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For condition for certain Embraer S.A.
Acting Director, System Oversight Division, Model ERJ 190–100 STD, –100 LR, –100
Aircraft Certification Service.
information on the availability of this
material at the FAA, call 206–231–3195. ECJ, and –100 IGW airplanes; and
[FR Doc. 2018–20921 Filed 9–27–18; 8:45 am] Model ERJ 190–200 STD, –200 LR, and
It is also available on the internet at
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
http://www.regulations.gov by searching –200 IGW airplanes. The MCAI states:
for and locating Docket No. FAA–2018– This [Brazilian] AD was prompted by
0509 reports of bushing migration and loss of nut
torque on the engine pylon lower inboard
Examining the AD Docket and outboard link fittings. We are issuing this
You may examine the AD docket on [Brazilian] AD to prevent loss of integrity of
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the internet at http:// the engine pylon lower link fittings, which
could result in separation of the engine from
www.regulations.gov by searching for the wing.
and locating Docket No. FAA–2018– This [Brazilian] AD requires modifications
0509; or in person at Docket Operations of the attaching parts of the left handle (LH)
between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday and right handle (RH) pylon lower link
through Friday, except Federal holidays. fittings, inboard and outboard positions.
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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; telephone and fax 206-231-3225. | |
| FR Citation | 83 FR 48932 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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