83 FR 51889 - Airworthiness Directives; Airbus 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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[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 199 (Monday, October 15, 2018)] [Proposed Rules] [Pages 51889-51895] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2018-21973] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2018-0807; Product Identifier 2018-NM-003-AD] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Airbus Model A330-200, A330-300, A340-200, and A340-300 series airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by a report that revealed the wheel axles of the main landing gear (MLG) were machined with a radius as small as 0.4 millimeters and a determination that the life limit for the affected wheel axles of the MLG must be reduced. This proposed AD would require an inspection to determine the part number and serial number of each MLG wheel axle and replacement of affected parts prior to exceeding the reduced life limits. We are proposing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products. DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by November 29, 2018. [[Page 51890]] ADDRESSES: You may send comments, using the procedures found in 14 CFR 11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following methods:Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments. Fax: 202-493-2251. Mail: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590. Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail address above between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. For service information identified in this NPRM, contact Airbus SAS, Airworthiness Office--EAL, Rond-Point Emile Dewoitine No: 2, 31700 Blagnac Cedex, France; phone: +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax: +33 5 61 93 45 80; 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. 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- 0807; or in person at Docket Operations between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket contains this NPRM, the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and other information. The street address for Docket Operations (phone: 800-647- 5527) is in the ADDRESSES section. Comments will be available in the AD docket shortly after receipt. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Vladimir Ulyanov, Aerospace Engineer, International Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; phone and fax: 206-231-3229. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Comments Invited We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or arguments about this proposal. Send your comments to an address listed under the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2018-0807; Product Identifier 2018-NM-003-AD'' at the beginning of your comments. We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory, economic, environmental, and energy aspects of this NPRM. We will consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend this NPRM because of those comments. We will post all comments we receive, without change, to http://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information you provide. We will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal contact we receive about this NPRM. Discussion The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical Agent for the Member States of the European Union, has issued EASA AD 2018-0150, dated July 16, 2018 (referred to after this as the Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or ``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for certain Airbus Model A330-200, A330-300, A340-200, and A340-300 series airplanes. The MCAI states: In the past, EASA received a report, via Airbus and Messier- Bugatti-Dowty Ltd, from a MRO [Maintenance Repair Organization], concerning a specific repair accomplished on certain MLG wheel axles. Investigations revealed that the axles were machined with a radius as small as 0.4 mm. This condition, if not corrected, has a detrimental effect on the fatigue lives of these parts, possibly affecting the structural integrity of the aeroplane. Fatigue analyses were performed and the results indicated that the life limit of the affected MLG wheel axles must be reduced to below the one stated in the A330 and A340 Airbus Airworthiness Limitation Section (ALS) Part 1. To address this potential unsafe condition, EASA issued AD 2011- 0170 [which corresponds to FAA AD 2013-08-03, Amendment 39-17420 (78 FR 23105, April 18, 2013) (``AD 2013-08-03'')], which required the replacement of the MLG wheel axles before exceeding the new reduced demonstrated life limit. After that [EASA] AD was issued, it was discovered that additional MLG wheel axles were subject to repairs by the same MRO. Consequently, EASA issued AD 2013-0067, retaining the requirements of EASA AD 2011-0170, which was superseded, and required the replacement of this additional batch of affected MLG wheel axles. Since EASA AD 2013-0067 was issued, it was reported that two additional MROs have accomplished similar incorrect repairs on additional MLG wheel axles, necessitating implementation of a reduced life limit. The affected MLG wheel axles, as well as the related life limits, have been published in Airbus SB A330-32-3282 and SB A340-32-4311, as applicable to aeroplane type. Consequently, EASA issued AD 2017-0245, retaining the requirements of EASA AD 2013-0067, which was superseded, to require identification and replacement of the affected MLG wheel axles. Since EASA AD 2017-0245, it was determined that some aeroplane models were missing from the Tables in Appendix 1 [of EASA AD 2017- 0245]. It was also determined that the compliance times [of EASA AD 2017-0245] needed to be clarified. For the reasons described above, this [EASA] AD fully retains the requirements of EASA AD 2017-0245, which is superseded, and introduces the necessary clarifications. This [EASA] AD also contains some editorial changes to meet the current [EASA] AD writing standards, without affecting the technical content or requirements. 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- 0807. Relationship Between Proposed AD and AD 2013-08-03 This NPRM does not propose to supersede AD 2013-08-03. Rather, we have determined that a stand-alone AD would be more appropriate to address the changes in the MCAI. This proposed AD would require an inspection to determine the part number and serial number of each MLG wheel axle and replacement of affected parts prior to exceeding the reduced life limits. Accomplishment of the proposed actions would then terminate all of the requirements of AD 2013-08-03. Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 Airbus has issued Service Bulletin A330-32-3282, Revision 03, including Appendixes 01, 02, and 03, dated October 24, 2017; and Service Bulletin A340-32-4311, Revision 03, including Appendixes 01, 02, and 03, dated October 24, 2017. This service information describes procedures for inspecting the MLG wheel axles to determine the part number and serial number, and replacing the affected MLG wheel axles. This service information also specifies reduced life limits for the affected MLG wheel axles. These documents are distinct since they apply to different airplane models. This service information is reasonably available because the interested parties have access to it through their normal course of business or by the means identified in the ADDRESSES section. FAA's Determination This product has been approved by the aviation authority of another country, and is approved for operation in the United States. Pursuant to our bilateral agreement with the State of Design Authority, we have been notified of the unsafe condition described in the MCAI and service information referenced above. We are proposing this AD because we evaluated all the relevant information and determined the unsafe condition described previously is likely to exist or develop [[Page 51891]] on other products of the same type design. Proposed Requirements of This NPRM This proposed AD would require accomplishing the actions specified in the service information described previously. Costs of Compliance We estimate that this proposed AD affects 29 airplanes of U.S. registry. We estimate the following costs to comply with this proposed AD: Estimated Costs ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cost per Cost on U.S. Labor cost Parts cost product operators ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2 work-hours x $85 per hour = $170........................... $0 $170 $4,930 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- We estimate the following costs to do any necessary on-condition replacements that would be required based on the results of any required actions. We have no way of determining the number of aircraft that might need these on-condition replacements: Estimated Costs of On-Condition Actions ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Labor cost Parts cost Cost per product ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 16 work-hours x $85 per hour = $1,360 $40,000 (per part)................ $41,360 (per part). (per part). ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Authority for This Rulemaking Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the authority of the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII: Aviation Programs, describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's authority. We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: ``General requirements.'' Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this rulemaking action. This proposed AD is issued in accordance with authority delegated by the Executive Director, Aircraft Certification Service, as authorized by FAA Order 8000.51C. In accordance with that order, issuance of ADs is normally a function of the Compliance and Airworthiness Division, but during this transition period, the Executive Director has delegated the authority to issue ADs applicable to transport category airplanes to the Director of the System Oversight Division. Regulatory Findings We determined that this proposed AD would not have federalism implications under Executive Order 13132. This proposed AD would not have a substantial direct effect on the States, on the relationship between the national Government and the States, or on the distribution of power and responsibilities among the various levels of government. For the reasons discussed above, I certify this proposed regulation: 1. Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive Order 12866; 2. Is not a ``significant rule'' under the DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); 3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska; and 4. Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by reference, Safety. The Proposed Amendment Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator, the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part 39 as follows: PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES 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): Airbus: Docket No. FAA-2018-0807; Product Identifier 2018-NM-003-AD. (a) Comments Due Date We must receive comments by November 29, 2018. (b) Affected ADs This AD affects AD 2013-08-03, Amendment 39-17420 (78 FR 23105, April 18, 2013) (``AD 2013-08-03''). (c) Applicability This AD applies to the Airbus airplanes, certificated in any category, specified in paragraphs (c)(1) through (c)(5) of this AD. (1) Model A330-201, -202, -203, -223, and -243 airplanes, all manufacturer serial numbers (MSNs), except those on which Airbus Modification 54500 has been embodied in production. (2) Model A330-301, -302, -303, -321, -322, -323, -341, -342, and -343 airplanes, all manufacturer serial numbers, except MSNs 0896, 0905, and 0913 (which are specified in paragraph (c)(3) of this AD), and except those on which Airbus Modification 54500 has been embodied in production. (3) Model A330-343 airplanes, MSNs 0896, 0905, and 0913, except those on which the actions in Airbus Service Bulletin A330-32-3273 have been embodied in service. (4) Model A340-211, -212, and -213 airplanes, all manufacturer serial numbers, except those on which Airbus Modification 54500 has been embodied in production. (5) Model A340-311, -312, and -313 airplanes, all manufacturer serial numbers, except those on which Airbus Modification 54500 has been embodied in production. (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 32, Landing gear. (e) Reason This AD was prompted by a report that revealed the wheel axles of the main landing gear (MLG) were machined with a radius as [[Page 51892]] small as 0.4 millimeters and a determination that the life limit for the affected wheel axles of the MLG must be reduced. We are issuing this AD to address fatigue of the wheel axles of the MLG, 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) Definitions (1) For the purpose of this AD, the affected MLG wheel axles are listed by part number and serial number in Appendix 01 (Maintenance Repair Organization (MRO) 1), Appendix 02 (MRO 2), and Appendix 03 (MRO 3) of Airbus Service Bulletin A330-32-3282, Revision 03, dated October 24, 2017; and Airbus Service Bulletin A340-32-4311, Revision 03, dated October 24, 2017; as applicable. (2) For the purpose of this AD, a serviceable MLG wheel axle is an affected MLG wheel axle that has not exceeded the applicable post-repair life limit values as specified in table 1 to paragraphs (g)(2), (g)(3), and (i) of this AD, table 2 to paragraphs (g)(2), (g)(3), and (i) of this AD, or table 3 to paragraphs (g)(2), (g)(3), and (i) of this AD; or a part that is not an affected MLG wheel axle. (3) For the purpose of this AD, the term ``post-repair life limits'' represents the time-in-service, flight cycles, or flight hours, whichever occurs first, accumulated since repair by the affected MRO specified in table 1 to paragraphs (g)(2), (g)(3), and (i) of this AD, table 2 to paragraphs (g)(2), (g)(3), and (i) of this AD, or table 3 to paragraphs (g)(2), (g)(3), and (i) of this AD. BILLING CODE 4910-13-P [GRAPHIC] [TIFF OMITTED] TP15OC18.004 [[Page 51893]] [GRAPHIC] [TIFF OMITTED] TP15OC18.005 [[Page 51894]] [GRAPHIC] [TIFF OMITTED] TP15OC18.006 BILLING CODE 4910-13-C (h) Inspection To Determine Part Number and Serial Number Within 90 days after the effective date of this AD: Do an inspection of each MLG wheel axle (left-hand and right-hand sides) to determine the part number and serial number. A review of airplane delivery or maintenance records is acceptable to make this determination, in lieu of inspecting a MLG wheel axle, provided those records can be relied upon for that purpose and the part number and serial number of the affected part can be positively identified from that review. (i) Replacement of Affected MLG Wheel Axles If any affected MLG wheel axle is found: Within the compliance time specified in table 1 to paragraphs (g)(2), (g)(3), and (i) of this AD, table 2 to paragraphs (g)(2), (g)(3), and (i) of this AD, or table 3 to paragraphs (g)(2), (g)(3), and (i) of this AD; replace each repaired MLG wheel axle with a serviceable MLG wheel axle, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A330-32-3282, Revision 03, dated October 24, 2017; or Airbus Service Bulletin A340-32-4311, Revision 03, dated October 24, 2017; as applicable. Regardless of the applicable post-repair life limits as specified in table 1 to paragraphs (g)(2), (g)(3), and (i) of this AD, table 2 to paragraphs (g)(2), (g)(3), and (i) of this AD, or table 3 to paragraphs (g)(2), (g)(3), and (i) of this AD, the life limits as specified in Airbus A330/A340 Airworthiness Limitation Section (ALS) Part 1 cannot be exceeded. (j) Parts Installation Limitation As of the effective date of this AD, any affected MLG wheel axle repaired by MRO 1, MRO 2, or MRO 3 may be installed on an airplane, provided the MLG wheel axle is a serviceable part as defined in paragraph (g)(2) of this AD. (k) Terminating Action for AD 2013-08-03 Accomplishing the inspection and replacement required by paragraphs (h) and (i) of this AD terminates all requirements of AD 2013-08-03. [[Page 51895]] (l) 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 (m)(2) of this AD. Information may be emailed to: [email protected]. Before using any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager of the local flight standards district office/certificate holding district office. (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any requirement in this AD to obtain corrective actions from a manufacturer, the action must be accomplished using a method approved by the Manager, International Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA; or the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA); or Airbus 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. (m) Related Information (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA AD 2018-0150, dated July 16, 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-2018-0807. (2) For more information about this AD, contact Vladimir Ulyanov, Aerospace Engineer, International Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; phone and fax: 206-231-3229. (3) For service information identified in this AD, contact Airbus SAS, Airworthiness Office--EAL, Rond-Point Emile Dewoitine No: 2, 31700 Blagnac Cedex, France; phone: +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax: +33 5 61 93 45 80; 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. Issued in Des Moines, Washington, on September 25, 2018. John P. Piccola, Acting Director, System Oversight Division, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2018-21973 Filed 10-12-18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 Note 1 to paragraph (g) of this AD: (j) Related Information
Guidance for accomplishing the actions (1) For more information about this AD,
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation required by this AD can be found in Boeing
safety, Incorporation by reference, contact David Truong, Aerospace Engineer,
Alert Service Bulletin 757–53A0111, dated Airframe Section, FAA, Los Angeles ACO
Safety. May 21, 2018, which is referred to in Boeing Branch, 3960 Paramount Boulevard,
The Proposed Amendment Alert Requirements Bulletin 757–53A0111 Lakewood, CA 90712 4137; phone: 562–627–
RB, dated May 21, 2018. 5224; fax: 562–627–5210; email:
Accordingly, under the authority david.truong@faa.gov.
delegated to me by the Administrator, (h) Exceptions to Service Information
(2) For service information identified in
the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part Specifications
this AD, contact Boeing Commercial
39 as follows: (1) For purposes of determining Airplanes, Attention: Contractual & Data
compliance with the requirements of this AD: Services (C&DS), 2600 Westminster Blvd.,
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS Where Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin MC 110–SK57, Seal Beach, CA 90740–5600;
DIRECTIVES 757–53A0111 RB, dated May 21, 2018, uses telephone 562–797–1717; internet https://
the phrase ‘‘the original issue date of www.myboeingfleet.com. You may view this
■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 Requirements Bulletin 757–53A0111 RB,’’ referenced service information at the FAA,
continues to read as follows: this AD requires using ‘‘the effective date of Transport Standards Branch, 2200 South
this AD.’’ 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For information
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. (2) Where Boeing Alert Requirements on the availability of this material at the
§ 39.13 [Amended] Bulletin 757–53A0111 RB, dated May 21, FAA, call 206–231–3195.
2018, specifies contacting Boeing for
■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding alternative inspections or repair instructions, Issued in Des Moines, Washington, on
the following new airworthiness this AD requires alternative inspection or September 20, 2018.
directive (AD): repair before further flight using a method John P. Piccola,
The Boeing Company: Docket No. FAA– approved in accordance with the procedures Acting Director, System Oversight Division,
2018–0899; Product Identifier 2018– specified in paragraph (i) of this AD. Aircraft Certification Service.
NM–099–AD. (3) Inspections performed in accordance
[FR Doc. 2018–21966 Filed 10–12–18; 8:45 am]
with Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletin
(a) Comments Due Date 757–53A0111 RB, dated May 21, 2018, are BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
We must receive comments by November not necessary in areas where existing FAA
29, 2018. approved repairs cover the affected
inspection areas; provided the outermost DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
(b) Affected ADs repair doubler extends a minimum of three
None. rows of fasteners above and below the Federal Aviation Administration
(c) Applicability original group of lap splice fasteners subject
to the inspection. Damage tolerance 14 CFR Part 39
This AD applies to The Boeing Company inspections specified for existing repairs
Model 757–200, –200PF, –200CB, and –300 must continue. Inspections outside of the [Docket No. FAA–2018–0807; Product
series airplanes, certificated in any category, repaired boundaries are still required as Identifier 2018–NM–003–AD]
as identified in Boeing Alert Requirements specified in Boeing Alert Requirements
Bulletin 757–53A0111 RB, dated May 21, Bulletin 757–53A0111 RB, dated May 21,
2018. RIN 2120–AA64
2018.
(d) Subject (i) Alternative Methods of Compliance Airworthiness Directives; Airbus
Air Transport Association (ATA) of (AMOCs) Airplanes
America Code 53, Fuselage. (1) The Manager, Los Angeles ACO Branch, AGENCY: Federal Aviation
(e) Unsafe Condition FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs Administration (FAA), DOT.
for this AD, if requested using the procedures
This AD was prompted by an evaluation by ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with
the design approval holder (DAH) indicating (NPRM).
14 CFR 39.19, send your request to your
that the inner skin at the lower fastener row
principal inspector or local Flight Standards
is subject to widespread fatigue damage SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new
District Office, as appropriate. If sending
(WFD). We are issuing this AD to address airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
information directly to the manager of the
scratches that can grow into scratch cracks, Airbus Model A330–200, A330–300,
certification office, send it to the attention of
which could interact with multi-site damage
(MSD) fastener hole fatigue cracking. This
the person identified in paragraph (j)(1) of A340–200, and A340–300 series
this AD. Information may be emailed to: 9- airplanes. This proposed AD was
condition, if not addressed, could result in
accelerated crack growth rate, which could ANM-LAACO-AMOC-Requests@faa.gov. prompted by a report that revealed the
result in reduced structural integrity of the (2) Before using any approved AMOC, wheel axles of the main landing gear
airplane. notify your appropriate principal inspector, (MLG) were machined with a radius as
or lacking a principal inspector, the manager
(f) Compliance of the local flight standards district office/
small as 0.4 millimeters and a
certificate holding district office. determination that the life limit for the
Comply with this AD within the affected wheel axles of the MLG must be
compliance times specified, unless already (3) An AMOC that provides an acceptable
done. level of safety may be used for any repair, reduced. This proposed AD would
modification, or alteration required by this require an inspection to determine the
(g) Required Actions AD if it is approved by the Boeing part number and serial number of each
khammond on DSK30JT082PROD with PROPOSAL
Except as specified by paragraph (h) of this Commercial Airplanes Organization MLG wheel axle and replacement of
AD: At the applicable times specified in the Designation Authorization (ODA) that has affected parts prior to exceeding the
‘‘Compliance’’ paragraph of Boeing Alert been authorized by the Manager, Los Angeles reduced life limits. We are proposing
Requirements Bulletin 757–53A0111 RB, ACO Branch, FAA, to make those findings. this AD to address the unsafe condition
dated May 21, 2018, do all applicable actions To be approved, the repair method,
modification deviation, or alteration
on these products.
identified in, and in accordance with, the
Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert deviation must meet the certification basis of DATES: We must receive comments on
Requirements Bulletin 757–53A0111 RB, the airplane, and the approval must this proposed AD by November 29,
dated May 21, 2018. specifically refer to this AD. 2018.
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ADDRESSES: You may send comments, date and may amend this NPRM For the reasons described above, this
using the procedures found in 14 CFR because of those comments. [EASA] AD fully retains the requirements of
11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following We will post all comments we EASA AD 2017–0245, which is superseded,
receive, without change, to http:// and introduces the necessary clarifications.
methods:
This [EASA] AD also contains some editorial
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to www.regulations.gov, including any
changes to meet the current [EASA] AD
http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the personal information you provide. We writing standards, without affecting the
instructions for submitting comments. will also post a report summarizing each technical content or requirements.
• Fax: 202–493–2251. substantive verbal contact we receive
• Mail: U.S. Department of about this NPRM. You may examine the MCAI in the
Transportation, Docket Operations, M– AD docket on the internet at http://
Discussion www.regulations.gov by searching for
30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, The European Aviation Safety Agency and locating Docket No. FAA–2018–
Washington, DC 20590. (EASA), which is the Technical Agent 0807.
• Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail for the Member States of the European
Union, has issued EASA AD 2018–0150, Relationship Between Proposed AD and
address above between 9 a.m. and 5 AD 2013–08–03
p.m., Monday through Friday, except dated July 16, 2018 (referred to after this
Federal holidays. as the Mandatory Continuing This NPRM does not propose to
For service information identified in Airworthiness Information, or ‘‘the supersede AD 2013–08–03. Rather, we
this NPRM, contact Airbus SAS, MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe condition have determined that a stand-alone AD
Airworthiness Office—EAL, Rond-Point for certain Airbus Model A330–200, would be more appropriate to address
Emile Dewoitine No: 2, 31700 Blagnac A330–300, A340–200, and A340–300 the changes in the MCAI. This proposed
Cedex, France; phone: +33 5 61 93 36 series airplanes. The MCAI states: AD would require an inspection to
96; fax: +33 5 61 93 45 80; email: In the past, EASA received a report, via determine the part number and serial
airworthiness.A330–A340@airbus.com; Airbus and Messier-Bugatti-Dowty Ltd, from number of each MLG wheel axle and
internet: http://www.airbus.com. You a MRO [Maintenance Repair Organization], replacement of affected parts prior to
may view this service information at the concerning a specific repair accomplished on exceeding the reduced life limits.
certain MLG wheel axles. Investigations
FAA, Transport Standards Branch, 2200 revealed that the axles were machined with
Accomplishment of the proposed
South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For a radius as small as 0.4 mm. actions would then terminate all of the
information on the availability of this This condition, if not corrected, has a requirements of AD 2013–08–03.
material at the FAA, call 206–231–3195. detrimental effect on the fatigue lives of these
Related Service Information Under 1
parts, possibly affecting the structural
Examining the AD Docket integrity of the aeroplane. Fatigue analyses CFR Part 51
You may examine the AD docket on were performed and the results indicated that Airbus has issued Service Bulletin
the internet at http:// the life limit of the affected MLG wheel axles
must be reduced to below the one stated in A330–32–3282, Revision 03, including
www.regulations.gov by searching for the A330 and A340 Airbus Airworthiness Appendixes 01, 02, and 03, dated
and locating Docket No. FAA–2018– Limitation Section (ALS) Part 1. October 24, 2017; and Service Bulletin
0807; or in person at Docket Operations To address this potential unsafe condition, A340–32–4311, Revision 03, including
between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday EASA issued AD 2011–0170 [which Appendixes 01, 02, and 03, dated
through Friday, except Federal holidays. corresponds to FAA AD 2013–08–03, October 24, 2017. This service
The AD docket contains this NPRM, the Amendment 39–17420 (78 FR 23105, April information describes procedures for
regulatory evaluation, any comments 18, 2013) (‘‘AD 2013–08–03’’)], which
required the replacement of the MLG wheel
inspecting the MLG wheel axles to
received, and other information. The determine the part number and serial
axles before exceeding the new reduced
street address for Docket Operations demonstrated life limit. After that [EASA] AD number, and replacing the affected MLG
(phone: 800–647–5527) is in the was issued, it was discovered that additional wheel axles. This service information
ADDRESSES section. Comments will be MLG wheel axles were subject to repairs by also specifies reduced life limits for the
available in the AD docket shortly after the same MRO. Consequently, EASA issued affected MLG wheel axles. These
receipt. AD 2013–0067, retaining the requirements of documents are distinct since they apply
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
EASA AD 2011–0170, which was to different airplane models. This
superseded, and required the replacement of
Vladimir Ulyanov, Aerospace Engineer, this additional batch of affected MLG wheel
service information is reasonably
International Section, Transport axles. available because the interested parties
Standards Branch, FAA, 2200 South Since EASA AD 2013–0067 was issued, it have access to it through their normal
216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; was reported that two additional MROs have course of business or by the means
phone and fax: 206–231–3229. accomplished similar incorrect repairs on identified in the ADDRESSES section.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: additional MLG wheel axles, necessitating
implementation of a reduced life limit. The FAA’s Determination
Comments Invited affected MLG wheel axles, as well as the
This product has been approved by
related life limits, have been published in
We invite you to send any written Airbus SB A330–32–3282 and SB A340–32– the aviation authority of another
relevant data, views, or arguments about 4311, as applicable to aeroplane type. country, and is approved for operation
this proposal. Send your comments to Consequently, EASA issued AD 2017– in the United States. Pursuant to our
an address listed under the ADDRESSES 0245, retaining the requirements of EASA AD bilateral agreement with the State of
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section. Include ‘‘Docket No. FAA– 2013–0067, which was superseded, to require Design Authority, we have been notified
2018–0807; Product Identifier 2018– identification and replacement of the affected of the unsafe condition described in the
NM–003–AD’’ at the beginning of your MLG wheel axles. MCAI and service information
Since EASA AD 2017–0245, it was
comments. We specifically invite determined that some aeroplane models were
referenced above. We are proposing this
comments on the overall regulatory, missing from the Tables in Appendix 1 [of AD because we evaluated all the
economic, environmental, and energy EASA AD 2017–0245]. It was also relevant information and determined
aspects of this NPRM. We will consider determined that the compliance times [of the unsafe condition described
all comments received by the closing EASA AD 2017–0245] needed to be clarified. previously is likely to exist or develop
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on other products of the same type Proposed Requirements of This NPRM Costs of Compliance
design. This proposed AD would require We estimate that this proposed AD
accomplishing the actions specified in affects 29 airplanes of U.S. registry. We
the service information described estimate the following costs to comply
previously. with this proposed AD:
ESTIMATED COSTS
Cost per Cost on U.S.
Labor cost Parts cost product operators
2 work-hours × $85 per hour = $170 .......................................................................................... $0 $170 $4,930
We estimate the following costs to do based on the results of any required the number of aircraft that might need
any necessary on-condition actions. We have no way of determining these on-condition replacements:
replacements that would be required
ESTIMATED COSTS OF ON-CONDITION ACTIONS
Labor cost Parts cost Cost per product
16 work-hours × $85 per hour = $1,360 (per part) .................................................................................. $40,000 (per part) $41,360 (per part).
Authority for This Rulemaking substantial direct effect on the States, on Airbus: Docket No. FAA–2018–0807; Product
the relationship between the national Identifier 2018–NM–003–AD.
Title 49 of the United States Code
Government and the States, or on the (a) Comments Due Date
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue
distribution of power and We must receive comments by November
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I,
responsibilities among the various 29, 2018.
section 106, describes the authority of
levels of government.
the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII: (b) Affected ADs
Aviation Programs, describes in more For the reasons discussed above, I
certify this proposed regulation: This AD affects AD 2013–08–03,
detail the scope of the Agency’s Amendment 39–17420 (78 FR 23105, April
authority. 1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory 18, 2013) (‘‘AD 2013–08–03’’).
We are issuing this rulemaking under action’’ under Executive Order 12866;
2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the (c) Applicability
the authority described in Subtitle VII,
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures This AD applies to the Airbus airplanes,
‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); certificated in any category, specified in
paragraphs (c)(1) through (c)(5) of this AD.
section, Congress charges the FAA with 3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in
(1) Model A330–201, –202, –203, –223, and
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in Alaska; and –243 airplanes, all manufacturer serial
air commerce by prescribing regulations 4. Will not have a significant numbers (MSNs), except those on which
for practices, methods, and procedures economic impact, positive or negative, Airbus Modification 54500 has been
the Administrator finds necessary for on a substantial number of small entities embodied in production.
safety in air commerce. This regulation under the criteria of the Regulatory (2) Model A330–301, –302, –303, –321,
is within the scope of that authority Flexibility Act. –322, –323, –341, –342, and –343 airplanes,
because it addresses an unsafe condition all manufacturer serial numbers, except
that is likely to exist or develop on List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 MSNs 0896, 0905, and 0913 (which are
specified in paragraph (c)(3) of this AD), and
products identified in this rulemaking Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation except those on which Airbus Modification
action. safety, Incorporation by reference, 54500 has been embodied in production.
This proposed AD is issued in Safety. (3) Model A330–343 airplanes, MSNs 0896,
accordance with authority delegated by 0905, and 0913, except those on which the
The Proposed Amendment
the Executive Director, Aircraft actions in Airbus Service Bulletin A330–32–
Certification Service, as authorized by Accordingly, under the authority 3273 have been embodied in service.
FAA Order 8000.51C. In accordance delegated to me by the Administrator, (4) Model A340–211, –212, and –213
with that order, issuance of ADs is the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part airplanes, all manufacturer serial numbers,
except those on which Airbus Modification
normally a function of the Compliance 39 as follows: 54500 has been embodied in production.
and Airworthiness Division, but during (5) Model A340–311, –312, and –313
this transition period, the Executive PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS airplanes, all manufacturer serial numbers,
Director has delegated the authority to DIRECTIVES except those on which Airbus Modification
issue ADs applicable to transport 54500 has been embodied in production.
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category airplanes to the Director of the ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39
continues to read as follows: (d) Subject
System Oversight Division.
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. Air Transport Association (ATA) of
Regulatory Findings America Code 32, Landing gear.
We determined that this proposed AD § 39.13 [Amended] (e) Reason
would not have federalism implications ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding This AD was prompted by a report that
under Executive Order 13132. This the following new airworthiness revealed the wheel axles of the main landing
proposed AD would not have a directive (AD): gear (MLG) were machined with a radius as
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(l) Other FAA AD Provisions Issued in Des Moines, Washington, on subsequent amendments can be viewed
The following provisions also apply to this September 25, 2018. online at http://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/
AD: John P. Piccola, publications/. For further information,
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance Acting Director, System Oversight Division, you can contact the Airspace Policy
(AMOCs): The Manager, International Aircraft Certification Service. Group, Federal Aviation
Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA, [FR Doc. 2018–21973 Filed 10–12–18; 8:45 am] Administration, 800 Independence
has the authority to approve AMOCs for this
AD, if requested using the procedures found BILLING CODE 4910–13–P Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20591;
in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR telephone: (202) 267–8783. The Order is
39.19, send your request to your principal also available for inspection at the
inspector or local Flight Standards District DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION National Archives and Records
Office, as appropriate. If sending information Administration (NARA). For
directly to the International Section, send it Federal Aviation Administration information on the availability of FAA
to the attention of the person identified in Order 7400.11C at NARA, call (202)
paragraph (m)(2) of this AD. Information may 14 CFR Part 71 741–6030, or go to http://
be emailed to: 9-ANM-116-AMOC-
REQUESTS@faa.gov. Before using any [Docket No. FAA–2018–0829; Airspace www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/
approved AMOC, notify your appropriate Docket No. 18–AGL–23] ibr-locations.html.
principal inspector, or lacking a principal FAA Order 7400.11, Airspace
RIN 2120–AA66
inspector, the manager of the local flight Designations and Reporting Points, is
standards district office/certificate holding Proposed Amendment of Class D and published yearly and effective on
district office. September 15.
E Airspace; Milwaukee, WI
(2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
requirement in this AD to obtain corrective AGENCY: Federal Aviation
actions from a manufacturer, the action must Jeffrey Claypool, Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT. Administration, Operations Support
be accomplished using a method approved
by the Manager, International Section, ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking Group, Central Service Center, 10101
Transport Standards Branch, FAA; or the (NPRM). Hillwood Parkway, Fort Worth, TX
European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA); or 76177; telephone (817) 222–5711.
Airbus SAS’s EASA Design Organization SUMMARY: This action proposes to
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Approval (DOA). If approved by the DOA, amend Class D airspace and Class E
the approval must include the DOA- airspace extending upward from 700 Authority for This Rulemaking
authorized signature. feet above the surface at Lawrence J.
(3) Required for Compliance (RC): If any The FAA’s authority to issue rules
Timmerman Airport, Milwaukee, WI.
service information contains procedures or regarding aviation safety is found in
The FAA is proposing this action as the
tests that are identified as RC, those Title 49 of the United States Code.
procedures and tests must be done to comply
result of an airspace review caused by
Subtitle I, Section 106 describes the
with this AD; any procedures or tests that are the decommissioning of the Timmerman
authority of the FAA Administrator.
not identified as RC are recommended. Those VHF omnidirectional range (VOR)
Subtitle VII, Aviation Programs,
procedures and tests that are not identified navigation aid, which provided
describes in more detail the scope of the
as RC may be deviated from using accepted navigation information for the
methods in accordance with the operator’s agency’s authority. This rulemaking is
instrument procedures at this airport, as
maintenance or inspection program without promulgated under the authority
part of the VOR Minimum Operational
obtaining approval of an AMOC, provided described in Subtitle VII, Part A,
Network (MON) Program. This action
the procedures and tests identified as RC can Subpart I, Section 40103. Under that
would also replace the outdated term
be done and the airplane can be put back in section, the FAA is charged with
an airworthy condition. Any substitutions or ‘‘Airport/Facility Directory’’ with ‘‘Chart
prescribing regulations to assign the use
changes to procedures or tests identified as Supplement’’. Airspace redesign is
of airspace necessary to ensure the
RC require approval of an AMOC. necessary for the safety and
safety of aircraft and the efficient use of
management of instrument flight rules
(m) Related Information airspace. This regulation is within the
(IFR) operations at this airport.
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing scope of that authority as it would
DATES: Comments must be received on amend Class D airspace and Class E
Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA AD
2018–0150, dated July 16, 2018, for related or before November 29, 2018. airspace extending upward from 700
information. This MCAI may be found in the ADDRESSES: Send comments on this feet above the surface at Lawrence J.
AD docket on the internet at http:// proposal to the U.S. Department of Timmerman Airport, Milwaukee, WI, to
www.regulations.gov by searching for and Transportation, Docket Operations, support IFR operations at this airport.
locating Docket No. FAA–2018–0807. West Building Ground Floor, Room
(2) For more information about this AD, W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Comments Invited
contact Vladimir Ulyanov, Aerospace
Washington, DC 20590; telephone (202) Interested parties are invited to
Engineer, International Section, Transport
Standards Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th 366–9826, or (800) 647–5527. You must participate in this proposed rulemaking
St., Des Moines, WA 98198; phone and fax: identify FAA Docket No. FAA–2018– by submitting such written data, views,
206–231–3229. 0829; Airspace Docket No. 18–AGL–23, or arguments, as they may desire.
(3) For service information identified in at the beginning of your comments. You Comments that provide the factual basis
this AD, contact Airbus SAS, Airworthiness may also submit comments through the supporting the views and suggestions
Office—EAL, Rond-Point Emile Dewoitine internet at http://www.regulations.gov. presented are particularly helpful in
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No: 2, 31700 Blagnac Cedex, France; phone: You may review the public docket developing reasoned regulatory
+33 5 61 93 36 96; fax: +33 5 61 93 45 80; containing the proposal, any comments decisions on the proposal. Comments
email: airworthiness.A330-A340@airbus.com;
received, and any final disposition in are specifically invited on the overall
internet: http://www.airbus.com. You may
view this service information at the FAA, person in the Dockets Office between regulatory, aeronautical, economic,
Transport Standards Branch, 2200 South 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday environmental, and energy-related
216th St., Des Moines, WA. For information through Friday, except federal holidays. aspects of the proposal.
on the availability of this material at the FAA Order 7400.11C, Airspace Communications should identify both
FAA, call 206–231–3195. Designations and Reporting Points, and docket numbers and be submitted in
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| Category | Regulatory Information | |
| Collection | Federal Register | |
| sudoc Class | AE 2.7: GS 4.107: AE 2.106: | |
| Publisher | Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration | |
| Section | Proposed Rules | |
| Action | Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). | |
| Dates | We must receive comments on this proposed AD by November 29, 2018. | |
| Contact | Vladimir Ulyanov, Aerospace Engineer, International Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; phone and fax: 206-231-3229. | |
| FR Citation | 83 FR 51889 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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