83 FR 51819 - Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 199 (October 15, 2018)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 199 (October 15, 2018)
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| FR Document | 2018-21963 |
[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 199 (Monday, October 15, 2018)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 51819-51823] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2018-21963] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2018-0358; Product Identifier 2017-NM-142-AD; Amendment 39-19463; AD 2018-21-05] 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 certain Airbus SAS Model A319-131, A319-132, A319-133, A320-231, A320-232, A320-233, A321-131, A321-231, and A321-232 airplanes. This AD was prompted by reports of fan cowl door (FCD) losses during take-off. This AD requires modification and re-identification, or replacement, of certain FCDs, and installation of a placard in the flight deck. We are issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products. DATES: This AD is effective November 19, 2018. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of November 19, 2018. ADDRESSES: 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 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- 0358. 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- 0358; 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 [[Page 51820]] 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: Sanjay Ralhan, Aerospace Engineer, International Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; telephone and fax 206-231-3223. 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 certain Airbus SAS Model A319-131, A319-132, A319-133, A320-231, A320-232, A320-233, A321-131, A321-231, and A321-232 airplanes. The NPRM published in the Federal Register on May 4, 2018 (83 FR 19648). The NPRM was prompted by reports of FCD losses during take-off. The NPRM proposed to require modification and re-identification, or replacement, of certain FCDs, and installation of a placard in the flight deck. We are issuing this AD to address in-flight loss of an FCD, which could result in damage to the airplane and injury to persons on the ground. The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical Agent for the Member States of the European Union, has issued EASA AD 2017-0178, dated September 15, 2017 (referred to after this as the Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or ``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for certain Airbus SAS Model A319-131, A319-132, A319-133, A320-231, A320-232, A320-233, A321-131, A321-231, and A321-232 airplanes. The MCAI states: Fan Cowl Door (FCD) losses during take-off were reported on Airbus A320 family aeroplanes equipped with IAE [International Aero Engines] V2500 engines. Investigations confirmed that in all cases, the FCD were opened prior to the flight and were not correctly re- secured. During the pre-flight inspection, it was not detected that the FCD were not properly latched. This condition, if not corrected, could lead to in-flight loss of an FCD, possibly resulting in damage to the aeroplane and/or injury to persons on the ground. EASA issued AD 2016-0053 [which corresponds to FAA AD 2017-13- 10, Amendment 39-18940 (82 FR 29371, June 29, 2017) (``AD 2017-13- 10'')], requiring modification of the FCD installed on affected aeroplanes, and installation of a placard in the cockpit, in accordance with the instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin (SB) A320-71-1069 (which in turns refers to Goodrich SB V2500-NAC-71-0331 for FCD modification and re-identification). The monolithic FCDs, installed on aeroplanes embodying Short Brothers supplemental type certificate (STC) 10029547, are also affected by this potential unsafe condition. Consequently, the STC Holder, trading as Bombardier Short Brothers, developed a modification, similar to the one designed by Airbus, and issued SB V25MFC-71-1003. The modification consists of a new FCD front latch and keeper assembly, having a specific key necessary to un-latch the FCD. This key cannot be removed unless the FCD front latch is safely closed. The key, after removal, must be stowed in the flight deck at a specific location, as instructed in the applicable Aircraft Maintenance Manual. The applicable Flight Crew Operating Manual has been amended accordingly. After modification, the FCD is identified with a different Part Number (P/N). Mixed FCD installation can be found on aeroplanes embodying [EASA] STC 10029547 (i.e., Monolithic FCD and standard production non-Monolithic FCD). For standard production non-Monolithic FCD, Bombardier Short Brothers SB V25MFC-71-1003 specifies to accomplish the instructions of Goodrich SB V2500-NAC-71-0331, as applicable. For the reasons described above, this [EASA] AD requires modification and re-identification of FCD, and installation of a placard in the cockpit. 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- 0358. Comments We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing this final rule. The following presents the comments received on the NPRM and the FAA's response to each comment. Support for the NPRM The Air Line Pilots Association, International (ALPA) supported the NPRM. Request To Extend Compliance Time United Airlines (UAL) requested that the compliance time stated in the proposed AD be extended from 18 months to 36 months to match the compliance time stated in AD 2017-13-10. UAL noted that both the proposed AD and AD 2017-13-10 address the same unsafe condition, but on different FCDs. UAL added that it has a mixture of FCD configurations, which will be subject to different compliance times. We disagree with the commenter's request to extend the compliance time to 36 months. We based the compliance time for this AD on the compliance time required by the EASA MCAI, which was determined by considering the urgency associated with the unsafe condition, the availability of required parts, and the practical aspect of accomplishing the required modification within a timeframe that corresponds to the normal scheduled maintenance for most affected operators. In addition, the manufacturer recommended that the service bulletin be accomplished no later than March 28, 2019. We have not changed this AD in this regard. Conclusion We reviewed the relevant data and determined that air safety and the public interest require adopting this final rule as proposed with the changes 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 Bombardier Short Brothers, PLC has issued Service Bulletin V25MFC- 71-1003, dated September 28, 2016. The service information describes procedures for installing modified latches on the left and right engine FCDs, and re-identifying the FCDs. 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 557 airplanes of U.S. registry. We estimate the following costs to comply with this AD: [[Page 51821]] Estimated Costs ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cost per Cost on U.S. Action Labor cost Parts cost product operators ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Modification and re-identification (or 8 work-hours x $85 per $1,500 $2,180 $1,214,260 replacement), and placard hour = $680. installation. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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): 2018-21-05 Airbus SAS: Amendment 39-19463; Docket No. FAA-2018-0358; Product Identifier 2017-NM-142-AD. (a) Effective Date This AD is effective November 19, 2018. (b) Affected ADs None. (c) Applicability This AD applies to Airbus SAS Model A319-131, A319-132, A319- 133, A320-231, A320-232, A320-233, A321-131, A321-231, and A321-232 airplanes, certificated in any category, if modified by Bombardier Short Brothers, PLC Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) ST03076NY. (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 71, Powerplant. (e) Reason This AD was prompted by reports of fan cowl door (FCD) losses during takeoff. We are issuing this AD to prevent in-flight loss of an FCD, which could result in damage to the airplane and injury to persons on the ground. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Modification and Re-Identification of FCDs Within 18 months after the effective date of this AD: Do the modification and re-identification specified in paragraphs (g)(1) and (g)(2) of this AD. (1) Modify each left-hand (LH) and right-hand (RH) FCD having a part number listed as ``Old Part Number'' in table 1 to paragraphs (g), (h), and (l) of this AD, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier Short Brothers Service Bulletin V25MFC- 71-1003, dated September 28, 2016. (2) Re-identify each modified FCD with the part number listed as ``New Part Number'' in table 1 to paragraphs (g), (h), and (l) of this AD, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier Short Brothers Service Bulletin V25MFC-71-1003, dated September 28, 2016. [[Page 51822]] [GRAPHIC] [TIFF OMITTED] TR15OC18.000 (h) Optional Compliance by Replacement or Installation (1) Replacement of the FCDs having a part number listed as ``Old Part Number'' in table 1 to paragraphs (g), (h), and (l) of this AD, with the FCDs having the corresponding part number listed as ``New Part Number'' in table 1 to paragraphs (g), (h), and (l) of this AD, is acceptable for compliance with the requirements of paragraph (g) of this AD. (2) Installation on an engine of a LH and RH FCD having a part number approved after the effective date of this AD is acceptable for compliance with the requirements of paragraph (g) of this AD for that engine only, provided the conditions specified in paragraphs (h)(2)(i) and (h)(2)(ii) of this AD are met. (i) The part number is approved using a method approved by the Manager, International Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA; or the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA); or Bombardier Short Brothers, PLC's EASA Design Organization Approval (DOA). If approved by the DOA, the approval must include the DOA-authorized signature. (ii) The installation is accomplished using a method approved by the Manager, International Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA; or EASA; or Bombardier Short Brothers, PLC's EASA DOA. If approved by the DOA, the approval must include the DOA-authorized signature. (i) Placard Installation For airplanes on which Airbus SAS modification 157718 has not been embodied in production: Within 18 months after the effective date of this AD, install a placard that specifies the FCD keys stowage location in the flight deck on the box located at the bottom of the 120VU panel, or at the bottom of the coat stowage, as applicable to airplane configuration, using a method approved by the Manager, International Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA; or EASA; or Bombardier Short Brothers, PLC's EASA DOA. If approved by the DOA, the approval must include the DOA-authorized signature. (j) Missing FCD Keys or Placard Flights with one or both FCD keys missing from the stowage location in the fight deck, or with the placard (that specifies the FCD keys stowage location) missing or damaged, are permitted for a period not to exceed 10 calendar days from the date of discovery. (k) Alternate Location of FCD Keys and Placard As an option to paragraph (i) of this AD, an alternate location for the key stowage in the flight deck and installation of a placard for identification of that stowage location are permitted as specified in the operator's FAA-accepted maintenance or inspection program, provided the keys can be retrieved from that flight deck location when needed and the placard installation is done within 18 months after the effective date of this AD. (l) Parts Installation Prohibition No person may install on any airplane an FCD with a part number identified as ``Old Part Number'' in table 1 to paragraphs (g), (h), and (l) of this AD, after the time specified in paragraph (l)(1) or (l)(2) of this AD, as applicable. (1) For any airplane with an installed FCD having a part number identified as ``Old Part Number'' in table 1 to paragraphs (g), (h), and (l) of this AD: After modification of that airplane as required by paragraph (g) of this AD or as specified in paragraph (h) of this AD. (2) For any airplane without an installed FCD having a part number identified as ``Old Part Number'' in table 1 to paragraphs (g), (h), and (l) of this AD: After the effective date of this AD. (m) 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 (n)(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 EASA; or Bombardier Short Brothers, PLC's EASA DOA. If approved by the DOA, the approval must include the DOA-authorized signature. (n) Related Information (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA AD 2017-0178, dated September 15, 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-2018-0358. (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 98198; telephone and fax 206-231-3223. (o) 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) Bombardier Short Brothers Service Bulletin V25MFC-71-1003, dated September 28, 2016. (ii) Reserved. (3) For service information identified in this AD, contact Bombardier Short Brothers, PLC, Airworthiness, P.O. Box 241, Airport Road, Belfast, BT3 9DZ Northern Ireland; telephone +44(0)2890- 462469; fax +44(0)2890-468444; email [email protected]; internet http://www.bombardier.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. [[Page 51823]] (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 20, 2018. John P. Piccola, Acting Director, System Oversight Division, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2018-21963 Filed 10-12-18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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of airworthiness; or within 7,500 flight hours (2) Before using any approved AMOC, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
or 36 months, whichever occurs first, after notify your appropriate principal inspector,
the most recent inspection was performed as or lacking a principal inspector, the manager Federal Aviation Administration
specified in AWL No. 28–AWL–101; of the local flight standards district office/
whichever is later. certificate holding district office. 14 CFR Part 39
(h) Additional Acceptable Wire Types and (3) An AMOC that provides an acceptable
Sleeving [Docket No. FAA–2018–0358; Product
level of safety may be used for any repair,
Identifier 2017–NM–142–AD; Amendment
As an option, when accomplishing the modification, or alteration required by this
39–19463; AD 2018–21–05]
actions required by paragraph (g) of this AD, AD if it is approved by the Boeing
the changes specified in paragraphs (h)(1) Commercial Airplanes Organization RIN 2120–AA64
and (h)(2) of this AD are acceptable. Designation Authorization (ODA) that has
(1) Where AWL No. 28–AWL–05 identifies been authorized by the Manager, Seattle ACO Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS
wire types BMS 13–48, BMS 13–58, and BMS Branch, to make those findings. To be Airplanes
13–60, the following wire types are approved, the repair method, modification
acceptable: MIL–W–22759/16, SAE AGENCY: Federal Aviation
deviation, or alteration deviation must meet Administration (FAA), Department of
AS22759/16 (M22759/16), MIL–W–22759/32,
SAE AS22759/32 (M22759/32), MIL–W– the certification basis of the airplane, and the Transportation (DOT).
22759/34, SAE AS22759/34 (M22759/34), approval must specifically refer to this AD.
ACTION: Final rule.
MIL–W–22759/41, SAE AS22759/41 (l) Related Information
(M22759/41), MIL–W–22759/86, SAE SUMMARY: We are adopting a new
AS22759/86 (M22759/86), MIL–W–22759/87, For more information about this AD,
contact Tak Kobayashi, Aerospace Engineer, airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
SAE AS22759/87 (M22759/87), MIL–W–
22759/92, and SAE AS22759/92 (M22759/ Propulsion Section, FAA, Seattle ACO Airbus SAS Model A319–131, A319–
92); and MIL–C–27500 and NEMA WC 27500 Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, 132, A319–133, A320–231, A320–232,
cables constructed from these military or WA 98198; phone and fax: 206–231–3553; A320–233, A321–131, A321–231, and
SAE specification wire types, as applicable. email: takahisa.kobayashi@faa.gov. A321–232 airplanes. This AD was
(2) Where AWL No. 28–AWL–05 identifies prompted by reports of fan cowl door
TFE–2X Standard wall for wire sleeving, the (m) Material Incorporated by Reference (FCD) losses during take-off. This AD
following sleeving materials are acceptable: (1) The Director of the Federal Register requires modification and re-
Roundit 2000NX and Varglas Type HO, HP,
approved the incorporation by reference identification, or replacement, of certain
or HM.
(IBR) of the service information listed in this FCDs, and installation of a placard in
(i) No Alternative Actions, Intervals, and paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR the flight deck. We are issuing this AD
Critical Design Configuration Control part 51. to address the unsafe condition on these
Limitations (CDCCLs) (2) You must use this service information products.
Except as provided in paragraph (h) of this as applicable to do the actions required by DATES: This AD is effective November
AD, after the maintenance or inspection this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.
program, as applicable, has been revised as
19, 2018.
(i) Boeing 737–600/700/700C/800/900/ The Director of the Federal Register
required by paragraph (g) of this AD, no 900ER Special Compliance Items/
alternative actions (e.g., inspections), approved the incorporation by reference
Airworthiness Limitations, D626A001–9–04, of a certain publication listed in this AD
intervals, and CDCCLs may be used unless
the actions, intervals, and CDCCLs are Revision January 2017. as of November 19, 2018.
approved as an alternative method of (ii) Reserved.
ADDRESSES: For service information
compliance (AMOC) in accordance with the (3) For service information identified in
this AD, contact Boeing Commercial identified in this final rule, contact
procedures specified in paragraph (k) of this
AD. Airplanes, Attention: Contractual & Data Airbus SAS, Airworthiness Office—
Services (C&DS), 2600 Westminster Blvd., EIAS, Rond-Point Emile Dewoitine No:
(j) Terminating Actions for Certain AD 2, 31700 Blagnac Cedex, France;
Requirements MC 110–SK57, Seal Beach, CA 90740–5600;
telephone 562–797–1717; internet https:// telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5
Accomplishment of the revision required 61 93 44 51; email account.airworth-
www.myboeingfleet.com.
by paragraph (g) of this AD terminates the eas@airbus.com; internet http://
requirements specified in paragraphs (j)(1) (4) You may view this service information
at the FAA, Transport Standards Branch, www.airbus.com. You may view this
through (j)(5) of this AD for that airplane:
(1) The revision required by paragraphs (h) 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For service information at the FAA,
and (h)(1) of AD 2008–06–03. information on the availability of this Transport Standards Branch, 2200
(2) All requirements of AD 2008–10–10 R1. material at the FAA, call 206–231–3195. South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For
(3) The revision required by paragraph (g) (5) You may view this service information information on the availability of this
of AD 2008–17–15. that is incorporated by reference at the material at the FAA, call 206–231–3195.
(4) The revision required by paragraph (k) National Archives and Records It is also available on the internet at
of AD 2011–18–03. Administration (NARA). For information on http://www.regulations.gov by searching
(5) All requirements of AD 2013–15–17. for and locating Docket No. FAA–2018–
the availability of this material at NARA, call
(k) Alternative Methods of Compliance 202–741–6030, or go to: http:// 0358.
(AMOCs) www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-
Examining the AD Docket
(1) The Manager, Seattle ACO Branch, locations.html.
FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs You may examine the AD docket on
Issued in Des Moines, Washington, on
for this AD, if requested using the procedures the internet at http://
found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with September 19, 2018.
www.regulations.gov by searching for
khammond on DSK30JT082PROD with RULES
14 CFR 39.19, send your request to your John P. Piccola, and locating Docket No. FAA–2018–
principal inspector or local Flight Standards Acting Director, System Oversight Division, 0358; or in person at Docket Operations
District Office, as appropriate. If sending Aircraft Certification Service.
information directly to the manager of the
between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday
certification office, send it to the attention of [FR Doc. 2018–21971 Filed 10–12–18; 8:45 am] through Friday, except Federal holidays.
the person identified in paragraph (l) of this BILLING CODE 4910–13–P The AD docket contains this final rule,
AD. Information may be emailed to: 9-ANM- the regulatory evaluation, any
Seattle-ACO-AMOC-Requests@faa.gov. comments received, and other
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information. The address for Docket 29, 2017) (‘‘AD 2017–13–10’’)], requiring AD and AD 2017–13–10 address the
Operations (phone: 800–647–5527) is modification of the FCD installed on affected same unsafe condition, but on different
U.S. Department of Transportation, aeroplanes, and installation of a placard in FCDs. UAL added that it has a mixture
the cockpit, in accordance with the
Docket Operations, M–30, West of FCD configurations, which will be
instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin (SB)
Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140, A320–71–1069 (which in turns refers to subject to different compliance times.
1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Goodrich SB V2500–NAC–71–0331 for FCD We disagree with the commenter’s
Washington, DC 20590. modification and re-identification). request to extend the compliance time
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: The monolithic FCDs, installed on to 36 months. We based the compliance
Sanjay Ralhan, Aerospace Engineer, aeroplanes embodying Short Brothers time for this AD on the compliance time
International Section, Transport supplemental type certificate (STC) required by the EASA MCAI, which was
Standards Branch, FAA, 2200 South 10029547, are also affected by this potential determined by considering the urgency
unsafe condition. Consequently, the STC
216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; associated with the unsafe condition,
Holder, trading as Bombardier Short
telephone and fax 206–231–3223. Brothers, developed a modification, similar the availability of required parts, and
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: to the one designed by Airbus, and issued SB the practical aspect of accomplishing
V25MFC–71–1003. The modification consists the required modification within a
Discussion of a new FCD front latch and keeper timeframe that corresponds to the
We issued a notice of proposed assembly, having a specific key necessary to normal scheduled maintenance for most
rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR un-latch the FCD. This key cannot be affected operators. In addition, the
part 39 by adding an AD that would removed unless the FCD front latch is safely manufacturer recommended that the
apply to certain Airbus SAS Model closed. The key, after removal, must be service bulletin be accomplished no
A319–131, A319–132, A319–133, A320– stowed in the flight deck at a specific
location, as instructed in the applicable
later than March 28, 2019. We have not
231, A320–232, A320–233, A321–131, Aircraft Maintenance Manual. The applicable changed this AD in this regard.
A321–231, and A321–232 airplanes. Flight Crew Operating Manual has been
The NPRM published in the Federal Conclusion
amended accordingly. After modification, the
Register on May 4, 2018 (83 FR 19648). FCD is identified with a different Part We reviewed the relevant data and
The NPRM was prompted by reports of Number (P/N). determined that air safety and the
FCD losses during take-off. The NPRM Mixed FCD installation can be found on public interest require adopting this
proposed to require modification and re- aeroplanes embodying [EASA] STC 10029547 final rule as proposed with the changes
identification, or replacement, of certain (i.e., Monolithic FCD and standard described previously and minor
FCDs, and installation of a placard in production non-Monolithic FCD). For
standard production non-Monolithic FCD,
editorial changes. We have determined
the flight deck. Bombardier Short Brothers SB V25MFC–71– that these minor changes:
We are issuing this AD to address in- 1003 specifies to accomplish the instructions • Are consistent with the intent that
flight loss of an FCD, which could result of Goodrich SB V2500–NAC–71–0331, as was proposed in the NPRM for
in damage to the airplane and injury to applicable. addressing the unsafe condition; and
persons on the ground. For the reasons described above, this • Do not add any additional burden
The European Aviation Safety Agency [EASA] AD requires modification and re-
upon the public than was already
(EASA), which is the Technical Agent identification of FCD, and installation of a
placard in the cockpit. proposed in the NPRM.
for the Member States of the European
Union, has issued EASA AD 2017–0178, We also determined that these
You may examine the MCAI in the changes will not increase the economic
dated September 15, 2017 (referred to AD docket on the internet at http://
after this as the Mandatory Continuing burden on any operator or increase the
www.regulations.gov by searching for scope of this final rule.
Airworthiness Information, or ‘‘the and locating Docket No. FAA–2018–
MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe condition 0358. Related Service Information Under 1
for certain Airbus SAS Model A319– CFR Part 51
131, A319–132, A319–133, A320–231, Comments
A320–232, A320–233, A321–131, A321– We gave the public the opportunity to Bombardier Short Brothers, PLC has
231, and A321–232 airplanes. The participate in developing this final rule. issued Service Bulletin V25MFC–71–
MCAI states: The following presents the comments 1003, dated September 28, 2016. The
received on the NPRM and the FAA’s service information describes
Fan Cowl Door (FCD) losses during take-off procedures for installing modified
were reported on Airbus A320 family response to each comment.
aeroplanes equipped with IAE [International
latches on the left and right engine
Aero Engines] V2500 engines. Investigations
Support for the NPRM FCDs, and re-identifying the FCDs. This
confirmed that in all cases, the FCD were The Air Line Pilots Association, service information is reasonably
opened prior to the flight and were not International (ALPA) supported the available because the interested parties
correctly re-secured. During the pre-flight NPRM. have access to it through their normal
inspection, it was not detected that the FCD course of business or by the means
were not properly latched. Request To Extend Compliance Time identified in the ADDRESSES section.
This condition, if not corrected, could lead United Airlines (UAL) requested that
to in-flight loss of an FCD, possibly resulting Costs of Compliance
in damage to the aeroplane and/or injury to
the compliance time stated in the
persons on the ground. proposed AD be extended from 18 We estimate that this AD affects 557
EASA issued AD 2016–0053 [which months to 36 months to match the airplanes of U.S. registry. We estimate
corresponds to FAA AD 2017–13–10, compliance time stated in AD 2017–13– the following costs to comply with this
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Amendment 39–18940 (82 FR 29371, June 10. UAL noted that both the proposed AD:
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ESTIMATED COSTS
Cost per Cost on U.S.
Action Labor cost Parts cost product operators
Modification and re-identification (or replace- 8 work-hours × $85 per hour = $680 ............. $1,500 $2,180 $1,214,260
ment), and placard installation.
Authority for This Rulemaking distribution of power and (b) Affected ADs
Title 49 of the United States Code responsibilities among the various None.
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue levels of government.
For the reasons discussed above, I (c) Applicability
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I,
section 106, describes the authority of certify that this AD: This AD applies to Airbus SAS Model
the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII: (1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory A319–131, A319–132, A319–133, A320–231,
action’’ under Executive Order 12866, A320–232, A320–233, A321–131, A321–231,
Aviation Programs, describes in more
(2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under and A321–232 airplanes, certificated in any
detail the scope of the Agency’s category, if modified by Bombardier Short
the DOT Regulatory Policies and
authority. Brothers, PLC Supplemental Type Certificate
We are issuing this rulemaking under Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26,
1979), (STC) ST03076NY.
the authority described in Subtitle VII,
(3) Will not affect intrastate aviation (d) Subject
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701:
in Alaska, and
‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that Air Transport Association (ATA) of
(4) Will not have a significant
section, Congress charges the FAA with America Code 71, Powerplant.
economic impact, positive or negative,
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in
on a substantial number of small entities (e) Reason
air commerce by prescribing regulations
under the criteria of the Regulatory This AD was prompted by reports of fan
for practices, methods, and procedures
Flexibility Act. cowl door (FCD) losses during takeoff. We are
the Administrator finds necessary for
safety in air commerce. This regulation List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 issuing this AD to prevent in-flight loss of an
FCD, which could result in damage to the
is within the scope of that authority Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation airplane and injury to persons on the ground.
because it addresses an unsafe condition safety, Incorporation by reference,
that is likely to exist or develop on Safety. (f) Compliance
products identified in this rulemaking Comply with this AD within the
action. Adoption of the Amendment compliance times specified, unless already
This AD is issued in accordance with Accordingly, under the authority done.
authority delegated by the Executive delegated to me by the Administrator,
Director, Aircraft Certification Service, (g) Modification and Re-Identification of
the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as FCDs
as authorized by FAA Order 8000.51C. follows:
In accordance with that order, issuance Within 18 months after the effective date
of ADs is normally a function of the PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS of this AD: Do the modification and re-
Compliance and Airworthiness identification specified in paragraphs (g)(1)
DIRECTIVES
Division, but during this transition and (g)(2) of this AD.
■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 (1) Modify each left-hand (LH) and right-
period, the Executive Director has
continues to read as follows: hand (RH) FCD having a part number listed
delegated the authority to issue ADs
as ‘‘Old Part Number’’ in table 1 to
applicable to transport category Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. paragraphs (g), (h), and (l) of this AD, in
airplanes and associated appliances to accordance with the Accomplishment
the Director of the System Oversight § 39.13 [Amended]
Instructions of Bombardier Short Brothers
Division. ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding Service Bulletin V25MFC–71–1003, dated
Regulatory Findings the following new airworthiness September 28, 2016.
directive (AD): (2) Re-identify each modified FCD with the
This AD will not have federalism part number listed as ‘‘New Part Number’’ in
implications under Executive Order 2018–21–05 Airbus SAS: Amendment 39–
19463; Docket No. FAA–2018–0358; table 1 to paragraphs (g), (h), and (l) of this
13132. This AD will not have a Product Identifier 2017–NM–142–AD. AD, in accordance with the Accomplishment
substantial direct effect on the States, on Instructions of Bombardier Short Brothers
the relationship between the national (a) Effective Date Service Bulletin V25MFC–71–1003, dated
government and the States, or on the This AD is effective November 19, 2018. September 28, 2016.
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(5) You may view this service information Examining the AD Docket fastener engagement. A bracket has also been
that is incorporated by reference at the added to provide two additional panel
National Archives and Records You may examine the AD docket on
attachment points.
Administration (NARA). For information on the internet at http:// This [Canadian] AD requires the
the availability of this material at NARA, call www.regulations.gov by searching for incorporation of these design changes to
202–741–6030, or go to: http:// and locating Docket No. FAA–2018– prevent departure of the two aft belly fairing
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr- 0546; or in person at Docket Operations access panels in flight and the associated risk
locations.html. between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday on the ground.
Issued in Des Moines, Washington, on through Friday, except Federal holidays.
September 20, 2018. The AD docket contains this final rule, You may examine the MCAI in the
John P. Piccola, the regulatory evaluation, any AD docket on the internet at http://
Acting Director, System Oversight Division, comments received, and other www.regulations.gov by searching for
Aircraft Certification Service. information. The address for Docket and locating Docket No. FAA–2018–
[FR Doc. 2018–21963 Filed 10–12–18; 8:45 am] Operations (phone: 800–647–5527) is 0546.
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P U.S. Department of Transportation, Comments
Docket Operations, M–30, West
Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140, We gave the public the opportunity to
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, participate in developing this final rule.
Washington, DC 20590. The following presents the comment
Federal Aviation Administration FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: received on the NPRM and the FAA’s
Andrea Jimenez, Aerospace Engineer, response to that comment.
14 CFR Part 39 Airframe and Propulsion Section, FAA,
Request To Include Additional
[Docket No. FAA–2018–0546; Product New York ACO Branch, 1600 Stewart
Document in Credit for Previous
Identifier 2017–NM–171–AD; Amendment Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY
Actions Paragraph
39–19461; AD 2018–21–03] 11590; telephone 516–228–7330; fax
RIN 2120–AA64 516–794–5531; email 9-avs-nyaco-cos@ Bombardier requested that paragraph
faa.gov. (h) of the proposed AD, ‘‘Credit for
Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier, SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Previous Actions,’’ be revised to include
Inc., Airplanes Bombardier Service Request for Product
Discussion
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Support Action 124026 (‘‘SRPSA
We issued a notice of proposed 124026’’). The requester noted that
Administration (FAA), Department of rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
Transportation (DOT). Canadian AD CF–2017–31, dated
part 39 by adding an AD that would September 22, 2017, included a
ACTION: Final rule. apply to certain Bombardier, Inc., Model statement that incorporation of the
SUMMARY: We are adopting a new BD–700–1A10 and BD–700–1A11 actions described in Bombardier SRPSA
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain airplanes. The NPRM published in the 124026 on an airplane satisfies the
Bombardier, Inc., Model BD–700–1A10 Federal Register on June 20, 2018 (83 intent of the Canadian AD. The
and BD–700–1A11 airplanes. This AD FR 28553). The NPRM was prompted by commenter also noted that Bombardier
was prompted by reports of multiple in- reports of multiple in-flight departures SRPSA 124026 was utilized on a U.S.-
flight departures of the aft belly fairing of the aft belly fairing access panels. The registered airplane having number
access panels. This AD requires NPRM proposed to require modification N211PB and serial number 9378.
modification of the aft belly fairing of the aft belly fairing access panels.
We agree with the commenter’s
access panels. We are issuing this AD to We are issuing this AD to address in-
request for the reasons provided by the
address the unsafe condition on these flight departures of the aft belly fairing
commenter. We have added paragraph
products. access panels, which could result in
(h)(2) to this AD to provide credit for
runway hazards or hazards to people on
DATES: This AD is effective November airplanes on which Bombardier SRPSA
the ground.
19, 2018. Transport Canada Civil Aviation 124026 has been incorporated.
The Director of the Federal Register (TCCA), which is the aviation authority Conclusion
approved the incorporation by reference for Canada, has issued Canadian AD
of certain publications listed in this AD CF–2017–31, dated September 22, 2017 We reviewed the relevant data,
as of November 19, 2018. (referred to after this as the Mandatory considered the comment received, and
ADDRESSES: For service information Continuing Airworthiness Information, determined that air safety and the
identified in this final rule, contact or ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe public interest require adopting this
Bombardier, Inc., 400 Côte Vertu Road condition for certain Bombardier, Inc., final rule with the change described
West, Dorval, Québec H4S 1Y9, Canada; Model BD–700–1A10 and BD–700– previously, and minor editorial changes.
telephone 514–855–5000; fax 514 855– 1A11 airplanes. The MCAI states: We have determined that these minor
7401; email thd.crj@ There have been multiple in-service
changes:
aero.bombardier.com; internet http:// occurrences where operators reported in- • Are consistent with the intent that
www.bombardier.com. You may view flight departure of the aft belly fairing access was proposed in the NPRM for
this service information at the FAA, panels, 185CL and/or 186CR. There has been addressing the unsafe condition; and
Transport Standards Branch, 2200 no damage reported to the affected aircraft to
• Do not add any additional burden
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South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For date, however departure of the panels in any
information on the availability of this phase of flight could create runway hazards upon the public than was already
material at the FAA, call 206–231–3195. or a hazard to persons and property on the proposed in the NPRM.
ground.
It is also available on the internet at Bombardier Inc. has issued Service We also determined that these
http://www.regulations.gov by searching Bulletins (SBs) to incorporate new self- changes will not increase the economic
for and locating Docket No. FAA–2018– locking nutplates with associated hardware burden on any operator or increase the
0546. (retaining rings and studs) to improve scope of this final rule.
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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 19, 2018. | |
| Contact | Sanjay Ralhan, Aerospace Engineer, International Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; telephone and fax 206-231-3223. | |
| FR Citation | 83 FR 51819 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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