83 FR 49475 - Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 191 (October 2, 2018)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 191 (October 2, 2018)
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| FR Document | 2018-21347 |
[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 191 (Tuesday, October 2, 2018)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 49475-49482] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2018-21347] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2018-0804; Product Identifier 2018-NM-129-AD; Amendment 39-19442; AD 2018-20-08] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of Transportation (DOT). ACTION: Final rule; request for comments. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: We are superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2018-02-18, which applied to certain Airbus SAS Model A318, A319, and A320 series airplanes and Model A321-111, -112, -131, -211, -212, -213, -231, and - 232 airplanes. AD 2018-02-18 required revising the airplane flight manual (AFM) to provide guidance to the flightcrew for certain emergency procedures. This new AD requires revising the AFM, and for certain airplanes, removing a certain AFM revision. This AD also adds airplanes to the applicability. This AD was prompted by a determination that, when two angle of attack (AoA) sensors are adversely affected by icing conditions at the same time, data displayed on the back up speed scale (BUSS) could be erroneous. This AD was also prompted by a determination that the AFM needs to be revised for certain additional airplanes, and that the AFM may have been erroneously revised on certain airplanes not equipped with a BUSS function. We are issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products. DATES: This AD is effective October 17, 2018. We must receive comments on this AD by November 16, 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: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. For service information identified in this final rule, contact Airbus SAS, Airworthiness Office--EIAS, 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 referenced 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- 0804. 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- 0804; or in person at the Docket Management Facility between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket contains this AD, the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and other information. The street address for the Docket Operations office (telephone 800-647-5527) is in the ADDRESSES section. Comments will be available in the AD docket shortly after receipt. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Sanjay Ralhan, Aerospace Engineer, International Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98351; telephone and fax 206-231-3223. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Discussion We issued AD 2018-02-18, Amendment 39-19171 (83 FR 5182, February 6, 2018) (``AD 2018-02-18''), which applied to certain Airbus SAS Model A318, A319, and A320 series airplanes and Model A321-111, -112, -131, - 211, -212, -213, -231, and -232 airplanes. AD 2018-02-18 was prompted by a determination that when two AoA sensors are adversely affected by icing conditions at the same time, data displayed on the BUSS could be erroneous. AD 2018-02-18 required revising the AFM to provide guidance to the flightcrew for emergency procedures when erroneous airspeed indications are displayed on the BUSS. We issued AD 2018-02-18 to address erroneous airspeed data displays, which could lead to an increased flightcrew workload, possibly resulting in reduced control of the airplane. Since we issued AD 2018-02-18, we have determined that airplanes on which Airbus Service Bulletin A320-34-1543 was embodied in service are also subject to the unsafe condition, and that the AFM may have been erroneously revised on certain airplanes not equipped with a BUSS function. The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical Agent for the Member States of the European Union, has issued EASA AD 2018-0189, dated August 30, 2018 (referred to after this as the Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or ``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for all Airbus SAS Model A318, A319, and A320 series airplanes and Model A321-111, -112, -131, -211, -212, -213, -231, and -232 airplanes. The MCAI states: In extreme icing conditions, pitot probes may induce erroneous airspeed indications. To provide flight crews with reliable information on airspeed, Airbus developed a Back-up Speed Scale (BUSS and reversible BUSS, based on angle of attack (AoA) value) displayed on the Primary Flight Display (PFD), together with a PFD Back-Up Altitude Scale based on Global Positioning System (GPS) altitude. This BUSS function is intended to be used below flight level (FL) 250 only. Following new investigation related to AoA probes blockages, it was identified that, when two AoA sensors are adversely affected by icing conditions at the same time, data displayed on the BUSS could be erroneous. This condition, if not corrected, could lead to an increased flight crew workload, possibly resulting in reduced control of the aeroplane. [[Page 49476]] To address this potential unsafe condition, Airbus established specific operational instructions to be applied by the flight crew under certain defined conditions. The relevant procedure was incorporated into the applicable A320 family AFM [airplane flight manual] since 07 March 2017 (publication date). Consequently, EASA issued AD 2017-0257 (later revised) to require a one-time AFM amendment to introduce the additional operational procedure. Since EASA AD 2017-0257R1 [which corresponds to FAA AD 2018-02- 18] was issued, it was determined that aeroplanes on which Airbus SB [service bulletin] A320-34-1543 (mod 154033) was embodied in service were inadvertently missing from the Applicability of the [EASA] AD. For the reason described above, this [EASA] AD retains the requirements of EASA AD 2017-0257R1, which is superseded, and extends the Applicability to aeroplanes that embody Airbus SB A320- 34-1543. This AD also requires removal of the AFM amendment, where it was mistakenly inserted in the AFM of an aeroplane not equipped with the BUSS function, prompted by the Applicability definition and requirements of EASA AD 2017-0257 at original issue. You may examine the MCAI on the internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2018- 0804. 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 the unsafe condition exists and is likely to exist or develop on other products of the same type design. FAA's Justification and Determination of the Effective Date An unsafe condition exists that requires the immediate adoption of this AD without providing an opportunity for public comments prior to adoption. The FAA has found that the risk to the flying public justifies waiving notice and comment prior to adoption of this rule because when two AoA sensors are adversely affected by icing conditions at the same time, data displayed on the BUSS could be erroneous, leading to an increased flightcrew workload that could ultimately result in reduced control of the airplane. Therefore, we find good cause that notice and opportunity for prior public comment are impracticable. In addition, for the reason(s) stated above, we find that good cause exists for making this amendment effective in less than 30 days. Comments Invited This AD is a final rule that involves requirements affecting flight safety, and we did not precede it by notice and opportunity for public comment. We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or arguments about this AD. Send your comments to an address listed under the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2018-0804; Product Identifier 2018-NM-129-AD'' at the beginning of your comments. We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory, economic, environmental, and energy aspects of this AD. We will consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend this AD 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 AD. Costs of Compliance We estimate that this AD affects 1,250 airplanes of U.S. registry. We estimate the following costs to comply with this AD: Estimated Costs for Required Actions ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cost per Cost on U.S. Labor cost Parts cost product operators ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 work-hour x $85 per hour = $85............................. $0 $85 $106,250 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 We determined that 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, [[Page 49477]] 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 removing airworthiness directive (AD) 2018-02-18, Amendment 39-19171 (83 FR 5182, February 6, 2018), and adding the following new AD: 2018-20-08 Airbus SAS: Amendment 39-19442; Docket No. FAA-2018-0804; Product Identifier 2018-NM-129-AD. (a) Effective Date This AD is effective October 17, 2018. (b) Affected ADs This AD replaces AD 2018-02-18, Amendment 39-19171 (83 FR 5182, February 6, 2018) (``AD 2018-02-18''). (c) Applicability This AD applies to the Airbus SAS airplanes identified in paragraphs (c)(1) through (c)(4) of this AD, certificated in any category, all manufacturer serial numbers. (1) Model A318-111, -112, -121, and -122 airplanes. (2) Model A319-111, -112, -113, -114, -115, -131, -132, and -133 airplanes. (3) Model A320-211, -212, -214, -216, -231, -232, -233, -251N, and -271N airplanes. (4) Model A321-111, -112, -131, -211, -212, -213, -231, and -232 airplanes. (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 34, Navigation. (e) Reason This AD was prompted by a determination that, when two angle of attack (AoA) sensors are adversely affected by icing conditions at the same time, data displayed on the back-up speed scale (BUSS) could be erroneous. We are issuing this AD to address erroneous airspeed data displays, which could lead to an increased flightcrew workload, possibly resulting in reduced control of the airplane. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Definitions (1) Group 1 airplanes are those on which Airbus modification 35871 has been embodied in production, or Airbus Service Bulletin A320-34-1397 or Airbus Service Bulletin A320-34-1543 has been embodied in service (introducing air data monitoring and BUSS function), except airplanes on which Airbus modification 159281 has also been embodied in production, or Airbus Service Bulletin A320- 34-1658 or Airbus Service Bulletin A320-34-1659 has also been embodied in service (installing reversible BUSS function). (2) Group 2 airplanes are those that are not in Group 1 and that have amended the AFM as previously specified in EASA AD 2017-0257, dated December 22, 2017. (h) AFM Revision (1) For Group 1 airplanes, except for airplanes identified in paragraph (i) of this AD: Within 30 days after the effective date of this AD, revise the AFM to incorporate the procedure specified in figure 1 to paragraphs (h) and (i) of this AD. (2) For Group 2 airplanes: Within 30 days after the effective date of this AD, revise the AFM by removing the procedure specified in figure 1 to paragraphs (h) and (i) of this AD from the AFM.++ Billing Code 4910-13-P [[Page 49478]] [GRAPHIC] [TIFF OMITTED] TR02OC18.000 [[Page 49479]] [GRAPHIC] [TIFF OMITTED] TR02OC18.001 [[Page 49480]] [GRAPHIC] [TIFF OMITTED] TR02OC18.002 [[Page 49481]] [GRAPHIC] [TIFF OMITTED] TR02OC18.003 Billing Code 4910-13-C (i) Optional Method of Compliance Airplanes operated with an AFM having the NAV-ADR 1+2+3 FAULT procedure identical to the procedure specified in figure 1 to paragraphs (h) and (i) of this AD, with an approval date on or after March 2, 2017, are compliant with the requirements of this AD, provided that the procedure is not removed from the AFM. (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 [[Page 49482]] 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 the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA); or Airbus SAS's EASA Design Organization Approval (DOA). If approved by the DOA, the approval must include the DOA-authorized signature. (k) Related Information (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA AD 2018-0189, dated August 30, 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-2018-0804. (2) For more information about this AD, contact Sanjay Ralhan, Aerospace Engineer, International Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98351; telephone and fax 206-231-3223. (l) Material Incorporated by Reference None. Issued in Des Moines, Washington, on September 20, 2018. John P. Piccola, Acting Director, System Oversight Division, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2018-21347 Filed 10-1-18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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Authority: 12 U.S.C. 248(a), 248(c), 461, airplanes, and that the AFM may have Standards Branch, FAA, 2200 South
601, 611, and 3105. been erroneously revised on certain 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98351;
■ 2. Section 204.10 is amended by airplanes not equipped with a BUSS telephone and fax 206–231–3223.
revising paragraph (b)(5) to read as function. We are issuing this AD to SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
follows: address the unsafe condition on these
products. Discussion
§ 204.10 Payment of interest on balances. DATES: This AD is effective October 17, We issued AD 2018–02–18,
* * * * * 2018. Amendment 39–19171 (83 FR 5182,
(b) * * * We must receive comments on this February 6, 2018) (‘‘AD 2018–02–18’’),
(5) The rates for IORR and IOER are: AD by November 16, 2018. which applied to certain Airbus SAS
Model A318, A319, and A320 series
ADDRESSES: You may send comments,
Rate airplanes and Model A321–111, –112,
(percent)
using the procedures found in 14 CFR
–131, –211, –212, –213, –231, and –232
11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following
airplanes. AD 2018–02–18 was
IORR ........................................... 2.20 methods: prompted by a determination that when
IOER ........................................... 2.20 • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to
http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the two AoA sensors are adversely affected
instructions for submitting comments. by icing conditions at the same time,
* * * * *
• Fax: 202–493–2251. data displayed on the BUSS could be
By order of the Board of Governors of the erroneous. AD 2018–02–18 required
Federal Reserve System, September 27, 2018. • Mail: U.S. Department of
Transportation, Docket Operations, revising the AFM to provide guidance to
Ann Misback, the flightcrew for emergency procedures
M–30, West Building Ground Floor,
Secretary of the Board. when erroneous airspeed indications are
Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey
[FR Doc. 2018–21435 Filed 10–1–18; 8:45 am] Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590. displayed on the BUSS. We issued AD
BILLING CODE 6210–01–P • Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of 2018–02–18 to address erroneous
Transportation, Docket Operations, airspeed data displays, which could
M–30, West Building Ground Floor, lead to an increased flightcrew
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey workload, possibly resulting in reduced
Avenue SE, Washington, DC, between 9 control of the airplane.
Federal Aviation Administration a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Since we issued AD 2018–02–18, we
Friday, except Federal holidays. have determined that airplanes on
14 CFR Part 39 For service information identified in which Airbus Service Bulletin A320–
this final rule, contact Airbus SAS, 34–1543 was embodied in service are
[Docket No. FAA–2018–0804; Product
Airworthiness Office—EIAS, Rond- also subject to the unsafe condition, and
Identifier 2018–NM–129–AD; Amendment
39–19442; AD 2018–20–08] Point Emile Dewoitine No: 2, 31700 that the AFM may have been
Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone +33 5 erroneously revised on certain airplanes
RIN 2120–AA64 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61 93 44 51; email not equipped with a BUSS function.
account.airworth-eas@airbus.com; The European Aviation Safety Agency
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS (EASA), which is the Technical Agent
Airplanes internet http://www.airbus.com. You
may view this referenced service for the Member States of the European
AGENCY: Federal Aviation information at the FAA, Transport Union, has issued EASA AD 2018–0189,
Administration (FAA), Department of Standards Branch, 2200 South 216th St., dated August 30, 2018 (referred to after
Transportation (DOT). Des Moines, WA. For information on the this as the Mandatory Continuing
availability of this material at the FAA, Airworthiness Information, or ‘‘the
ACTION: Final rule; request for
call 206–231–3195. It is also available MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe condition
comments.
on the internet at http:// for all Airbus SAS Model A318, A319,
SUMMARY: We are superseding www.regulations.gov by searching for and A320 series airplanes and Model
Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2018–02– and locating Docket No. FAA–2018– A321–111, –112, –131, –211, –212,
18, which applied to certain Airbus SAS 0804. –213, –231, and –232 airplanes. The
Model A318, A319, and A320 series MCAI states:
Examining the AD Docket
airplanes and Model A321–111, –112, In extreme icing conditions, pitot probes
–131, –211, –212, –213, –231, and –232 You may examine the AD docket on may induce erroneous airspeed indications.
airplanes. AD 2018–02–18 required the internet at http:// To provide flight crews with reliable
revising the airplane flight manual www.regulations.gov by searching for information on airspeed, Airbus developed a
(AFM) to provide guidance to the and locating Docket No. FAA–2018– Back-up Speed Scale (BUSS and reversible
0804; or in person at the Docket BUSS, based on angle of attack (AoA) value)
flightcrew for certain emergency displayed on the Primary Flight Display
procedures. This new AD requires Management Facility between 9 a.m.
(PFD), together with a PFD Back-Up Altitude
revising the AFM, and for certain and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, Scale based on Global Positioning System
airplanes, removing a certain AFM except Federal holidays. The AD docket (GPS) altitude. This BUSS function is
revision. This AD also adds airplanes to contains this AD, the regulatory intended to be used below flight level (FL)
the applicability. This AD was evaluation, any comments received, and 250 only. Following new investigation
prompted by a determination that, when other information. The street address for related to AoA probes blockages, it was
two angle of attack (AoA) sensors are the Docket Operations office (telephone identified that, when two AoA sensors are
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adversely affected by icing conditions at 800–647–5527) is in the ADDRESSES adversely affected by icing conditions at the
section. Comments will be available in same time, data displayed on the BUSS could
the same time, data displayed on the be erroneous.
back up speed scale (BUSS) could be the AD docket shortly after receipt.
This condition, if not corrected, could lead
erroneous. This AD was also prompted FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: to an increased flight crew workload,
by a determination that the AFM needs Sanjay Ralhan, Aerospace Engineer, possibly resulting in reduced control of the
to be revised for certain additional International Section, Transport aeroplane.
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To address this potential unsafe condition, country, and is approved for operation Comments Invited
Airbus established specific operational in the United States. Pursuant to our
instructions to be applied by the flight crew bilateral agreement with the State of This AD is a final rule that involves
under certain defined conditions. The requirements affecting flight safety, and
relevant procedure was incorporated into the Design Authority, we have been notified
of the unsafe condition described in the we did not precede it by notice and
applicable A320 family AFM [airplane flight
manual] since 07 March 2017 (publication MCAI and service information opportunity for public comment. We
date). Consequently, EASA issued AD 2017– referenced above. We are issuing this invite you to send any written relevant
0257 (later revised) to require a one-time AD because we evaluated all pertinent data, views, or arguments about this AD.
AFM amendment to introduce the additional information and determined the unsafe Send your comments to an address
operational procedure. condition exists and is likely to exist or listed under the ADDRESSES section.
Since EASA AD 2017–0257R1 [which
corresponds to FAA AD 2018–02–18] was develop on other products of the same Include ‘‘Docket No. FAA–2018–0804;
issued, it was determined that aeroplanes on type design. Product Identifier 2018–NM–129–AD’’
which Airbus SB [service bulletin] A320–34– at the beginning of your comments. We
FAA’s Justification and Determination
1543 (mod 154033) was embodied in service specifically invite comments on the
were inadvertently missing from the of the Effective Date
overall regulatory, economic,
Applicability of the [EASA] AD. environmental, and energy aspects of
For the reason described above, this An unsafe condition exists that
[EASA] AD retains the requirements of EASA requires the immediate adoption of this this AD. We will consider all comments
AD 2017–0257R1, which is superseded, and AD without providing an opportunity received by the closing date and may
extends the Applicability to aeroplanes that for public comments prior to adoption. amend this AD because of those
embody Airbus SB A320–34–1543. This AD The FAA has found that the risk to the comments.
also requires removal of the AFM flying public justifies waiving notice
amendment, where it was mistakenly We will post all comments we
inserted in the AFM of an aeroplane not
and comment prior to adoption of this receive, without change, to http://
equipped with the BUSS function, prompted rule because when two AoA sensors are www.regulations.gov, including any
by the Applicability definition and adversely affected by icing conditions at personal information you provide. We
requirements of EASA AD 2017–0257 at the same time, data displayed on the will also post a report summarizing each
original issue. BUSS could be erroneous, leading to an substantive verbal contact we receive
You may examine the MCAI on the increased flightcrew workload that
about this AD.
internet at http://www.regulations.gov could ultimately result in reduced
by searching for and locating Docket No. control of the airplane. Therefore, we Costs of Compliance
FAA–2018–0804. find good cause that notice and
opportunity for prior public comment We estimate that this AD affects 1,250
FAA’s Determination and Requirements are impracticable. In addition, for the airplanes of U.S. registry.
of This AD reason(s) stated above, we find that good We estimate the following costs to
This product has been approved by cause exists for making this amendment comply with this AD:
the aviation authority of another effective in less than 30 days.
ESTIMATED COSTS FOR REQUIRED ACTIONS
Cost per Cost on
Labor cost Parts cost product U.S. operators
1 work-hour × $85 per hour = $85 .............................................................................................. $0 $85 $106,250
Authority for This Rulemaking This AD is issued in accordance with responsibilities among the various
Title 49 of the United States Code authority delegated by the Executive levels of government.
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue Director, Aircraft Certification Service, For the reasons discussed above, I
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, as authorized by FAA Order 8000.51C. certify that this AD:
In accordance with that order, issuance 1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory
section 106, describes the authority of
of ADs is normally a function of the action’’ under Executive Order 12866;
the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII:
2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the
Aviation Programs, describes in more Compliance and Airworthiness
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures
detail the scope of the Agency’s Division, but during this transition
(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979);
authority. period, the Executive Director has 3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in
We are issuing this rulemaking under delegated the authority to issue ADs Alaska; and
the authority described in Subtitle VII, applicable to transport category 4. Will not have a significant
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: airplanes and associated appliances to economic impact, positive or negative,
‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that the Director of the System Oversight on a substantial number of small entities
section, Congress charges the FAA with Division. under the criteria of the Regulatory
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in Flexibility Act.
air commerce by prescribing regulations Regulatory Findings
for practices, methods, and procedures List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
the Administrator finds necessary for We determined that this AD will not
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Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
safety in air commerce. This regulation have federalism implications under
safety, Incorporation by reference,
is within the scope of that authority Executive Order 13132. This AD will
Safety.
because it addresses an unsafe condition not have a substantial direct effect on
that is likely to exist or develop on the States, on the relationship between Adoption of the Amendment
products identified in this rulemaking the national government and the States, Accordingly, under the authority
action. or on the distribution of power and delegated to me by the Administrator,
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the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as through (c)(4) of this AD, certificated in any (g) Definitions
follows: category, all manufacturer serial numbers. (1) Group 1 airplanes are those on which
(1) Model A318–111, –112, –121, and –122 Airbus modification 35871 has been
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS airplanes. embodied in production, or Airbus Service
DIRECTIVES (2) Model A319–111, –112, –113, –114, Bulletin A320–34–1397 or Airbus Service
–115, –131, –132, and –133 airplanes. Bulletin A320–34–1543 has been embodied
■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 (3) Model A320–211, –212, –214, –216, in service (introducing air data monitoring
continues to read as follows: –231, –232, –233, –251N, and –271N and BUSS function), except airplanes on
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. airplanes. which Airbus modification 159281 has also
(4) Model A321–111, –112, –131, –211, been embodied in production, or Airbus
§ 39.13 [Amended] –212, –213, –231, and –232 airplanes. Service Bulletin A320–34–1658 or Airbus
Service Bulletin A320–34–1659 has also been
■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by (d) Subject embodied in service (installing reversible
removing airworthiness directive (AD) BUSS function).
Air Transport Association (ATA) of
2018–02–18, Amendment 39–19171 (83 (2) Group 2 airplanes are those that are not
America Code 34, Navigation.
FR 5182, February 6, 2018), and adding in Group 1 and that have amended the AFM
the following new AD: (e) Reason as previously specified in EASA AD 2017–
This AD was prompted by a determination 0257, dated December 22, 2017.
2018–20–08 Airbus SAS: Amendment 39–
19442; Docket No. FAA–2018–0804; that, when two angle of attack (AoA) sensors (h) AFM Revision
Product Identifier 2018–NM–129–AD. are adversely affected by icing conditions at (1) For Group 1 airplanes, except for
(a) Effective Date the same time, data displayed on the back- airplanes identified in paragraph (i) of this
up speed scale (BUSS) could be erroneous. AD: Within 30 days after the effective date
This AD is effective October 17, 2018. We are issuing this AD to address erroneous of this AD, revise the AFM to incorporate the
(b) Affected ADs airspeed data displays, which could lead to procedure specified in figure 1 to paragraphs
This AD replaces AD 2018–02–18, an increased flightcrew workload, possibly (h) and (i) of this AD.
Amendment 39–19171 (83 FR 5182, February resulting in reduced control of the airplane. (2) For Group 2 airplanes: Within 30 days
6, 2018) (‘‘AD 2018–02–18’’). after the effective date of this AD, revise the
(f) Compliance AFM by removing the procedure specified in
(c) Applicability Comply with this AD within the figure 1 to paragraphs (h) and (i) of this AD
This AD applies to the Airbus SAS compliance times specified, unless already from the AFM.++
airplanes identified in paragraphs (c)(1) done. Billing Code 4910–13–P
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standards district office/certificate holding Class E airspace extending upward from Zelienople Municipal Airport,
district office. 700 feet or more above the surface at Zelienople, PA, to support IFR
(2) Contacting the Manufacturer: As of the Zelienople Municipal Airport (formerly operations at these airports.
effective date of this AD, for any requirement Zelienople Airport), PA, by recognizing
in this AD to obtain corrective actions from History
a manufacturer, the action must be
the airport’s name change and updating
the airport’s geographic coordinates. The FAA published a notice of
accomplished using a method approved by
the Manager, International Section, Transport Controlled airspace is necessary for the proposed rulemaking in the Federal
Standards Branch, FAA; or the European safety and management of instrument Register (83 FR 13708, March 30, 2018)
Aviation Safety Agency (EASA); or Airbus flight rules (IFR) operations at these for Docket No. FAA–2017–0954 to
SAS’s EASA Design Organization Approval airports. amend Class D airspace, Class E
(DOA). If approved by the DOA, the approval
DATES: Effective 0901 UTC, January 3,
airspace designated as an extension to
must include the DOA-authorized signature. Class D or E surface area, and Class E
2019. The Director of the Federal
(k) Related Information Register approves this incorporation by airspace extending upward from 700
reference action under title 1, Code of feet or more above the surface at Beaver
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing
Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA AD Federal Regulations, part 51, subject to County Airport, Beaver Falls, PA, and
2018–0189, dated August 30, 2018, for the annual revision of FAA Order Zelienople Municipal Airport,
related information. This MCAI may be 7400.11 and publication of conforming Zelienople, PA.
found in the AD docket on the internet at amendments. Interested parties were invited to
http://www.regulations.gov by searching for participate in this rulemaking effort by
ADDRESSES: FAA Order 7400.11C,
and locating Docket No. FAA–2018–0804. submitting written comments on the
(2) For more information about this AD, Airspace Designations and Reporting
proposal to the FAA. No comments
contact Sanjay Ralhan, Aerospace Engineer, Points, and subsequent amendments can
were received.
International Section, Transport Standards be viewed online at http://www.faa.gov/ Subsequent to publication, the FAA
Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th St., Des air_traffic/publications/. For further found the navaid incorrectly listed as a
Moines, WA 98351; telephone and fax 206– information, you can contact the VORTAC, instead of as a VOR/DME
231–3223. Airspace Policy Group, Federal Aviation (VHF omnidirectional range/distance
(l) Material Incorporated by Reference Administration, 800 Independence measuring equipment), and the navaid
Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20591; longitude coordinate was incorrect in
None.
telephone: (202) 267–8783. The Order is the Beaver Falls, PA, designation, and is
Issued in Des Moines, Washington, on also available for inspection at the
September 20, 2018. corrected in this rule.
National Archives and Records Class D and E airspace designations
John P. Piccola, Administration (NARA). For are published in paragraph 5000, 6004,
Acting Director, System Oversight Division, information on the availability of FAA
Aircraft Certification Service. and 6005, respectively, of FAA Order
Order 7400.11C at NARA, call (202) 7400.11C dated August 13, 2018, and
[FR Doc. 2018–21347 Filed 10–1–18; 8:45 am] 741–6030, or go to https:// effective September 15, 2018, which is
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ incorporated by reference in 14 CFR
ibr-locations.html. part 71.1. The Class D and E airspace
FAA Order 7400.11, Airspace designations listed in this document
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Designations and Reporting Points, is will be published subsequently in the
published yearly and effective on Order.
Federal Aviation Administration September 15.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: John Availability and Summary of
14 CFR Part 71 Documents for Incorporation by
Fornito, Operations Support Group,
[Docket No. FAA–2017–0954; Airspace Eastern Service Center, Federal Aviation Reference
Docket No. 17–AEA–16] Administration, 1701 Columbia Ave., This document proposes to amend
College Park, GA 30337; telephone (404) FAA Order 7400.11C, Airspace
RIN 2120–AA66
305–6364. Designations and Reporting Points,
Amendment of Class D and Class E SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: dated August 13, 2018, and effective
Airspace; Beaver Falls, PA; and Authority for This Rulemaking September 15, 2018. FAA Order
Zelienople, PA 7400.11C is publicly available as listed
The FAA’s authority to issue rules in the ADDRESSES section of this
AGENCY: Federal Aviation regarding aviation safety is found in document. FAA Order 7400.11C lists
Administration (FAA), DOT. Title 49 of the United States Code. Class A, B, C, D, and E airspace areas,
ACTION: Final rule. Subtitle I, Section 106 describes the air traffic service routes, and reporting
authority of the FAA Administrator. points.
SUMMARY: This action amends Class E Subtitle VII, Aviation Programs,
airspace extending upward from 700 describes in more detail the scope of the The Rule
feet or more above the surface at Beaver agency’s authority. This rulemaking is This amendment to Title 14 Code of
County Airport Beaver Falls, PA, as the promulgated under the authority Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 71
University of Pittsburg Medical Center described in Subtitle VII, Part A, amends Class E airspace extending
Beaver Valley Heliport has closed, and Subpart I, Section 40103. Under that upward from 700 feet or more above the
controlled airspace is no longer section, the FAA is charged with surface at Beaver Falls, PA, by removing
required. The geographic coordinates of prescribing regulations to assign the use University of Pittsburg Medical Center
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the Ellwood City VOR/DME, of airspace necessary to ensure the Beaver Valley Heliport, contained
(incorrectly identified as VORTAC), is safety of aircraft and the efficient use of within the Beaver County Airport
amended in the associated Class E airspace. This regulation is within the airspace description, as the heliport has
airspace. Also, the term Airport Facility scope of that authority as it amends closed.
Directory is replaced with Chart Class D and Class E airspace at Beaver The Ellwood City navaid name is
Supplement. This action also amends County Airport, Beaver Falls, PA, and corrected to VOR/DME from VORTAC.
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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; request for comments. | |
| Dates | This AD is effective October 17, 2018. | |
| Contact | Sanjay Ralhan, Aerospace Engineer, International Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98351; telephone and fax 206-231-3223. | |
| FR Citation | 83 FR 49475 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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