83 FR 5299 - Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 26 (February 7, 2018)

Page Range		5299-5301
FR Document		2018-02357

We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Airbus Model A321-211 and -231 airplanes. This AD requires contacting the FAA to obtain instructions for addressing the unsafe condition on these products, and doing the actions specified in those instructions. This AD was prompted by a determination that the flat-headed pin at the upper attachment point of the overhead stowage compartments at a certain frame may not sustain the maximum weight load for each flight phase. We are issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2018-0070; Product Identifier 2015-NM-146-AD; Amendment
39-19182; AD 2018-03-09]
RIN 2120-AA64

Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule; request for comments.

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SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
Airbus Model A321-211 and -231 airplanes. This AD requires contacting
the FAA to obtain instructions for addressing the unsafe condition on
these products, and doing the actions specified in those instructions.
This AD was prompted by a determination that the flat-headed pin at the
upper attachment point of the overhead stowage compartments at a
certain frame may not sustain the maximum weight load for each flight
phase. We are issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these
products.

DATES: This AD becomes effective February 22, 2018.
We must receive comments on this AD by March 26, 2018.

ADDRESSES: You may send comments, using the procedures found in 14 CFR
11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following methods:

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Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments.
Fax: 202-493-2251.
Mail: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New
Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590.
Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New
Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday
through Friday, except Federal holidays.

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-
0070; or in person at the Docket Operations office between 9 a.m. and 5
p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket
contains this AD, the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and
other information. The street address for the Docket Operations office
(telephone: 800-647-5527) is in the ADDRESSES section. Comments will be
available in the AD docket shortly after receipt.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Sanjay Ralhan, Aerospace Engineer,
International Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA, 1601 Lind
Avenue SW, Renton, WA 98057-3356; telephone: 425-227-1405; fax: 425-
227-1149.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Discussion

The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical
Agent for the Member States of the European Union, has issued EASA AD
2015-0164, dated August 10, 2015 (referred to after this as the
Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or ``the MCAI''), to
correct an unsafe condition for certain Airbus Model A321-211 and -231
airplanes. The MCAI states:

The overhead stowage compartments (OHSC), located at Frame 47.2
left-hand (LH) and right-hand (RH) side of the fuselage in certain
aeroplanes, are currently installed with a flat headed pin at the
upper attachment point. The pin passes through the OHSC upper
attachment hole, then through the upper attachment fitting, and is
secured by a split ring through the pin. A design review identified
a risk that the OHSC attachment may not sustain the maximal loads
for each flight phase, over the aeroplane life.
This condition, if not corrected, could lead to OHSC detachment
during flight, possibly resulting in injury to cabin crew or
passengers.
To address this potential unsafe condition, Airbus defined a new
attachment design to secure the OHSC attachment in all the flight
phases over the aeroplane life. Airbus issued Service Bulletin (SB)
A320-25-1852 to provide modification instructions.
For the reason described above, this [EASA] AD requires
modification of the affected OHSC attachments.

You may examine the MCAI on the internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2018-
0070.

FAA's Determination and Requirements of This AD

This product has been approved by the aviation authority of another
country, and is approved for operation in the United States. Pursuant
to our bilateral agreement with the State of Design Authority, we have
been notified of the unsafe condition described in the MCAI. We are
issuing this AD because we evaluated all pertinent information and
determined the unsafe condition exists and is likely to exist or
develop on other products of the same type design.

FAA's Determination of the Effective Date

Since there are currently no domestic operators of this product, we
find good cause that notice and opportunity for prior public comment
are unnecessary. In addition, for the reason(s) stated above, we find
that good cause exists for making this amendment effective in less than
30 days.

Comments Invited

This AD is a final rule that involves requirements affecting flight
safety, and we did not precede it by notice and opportunity for public
comment. We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or
arguments about this AD. Send your comments to an address listed under
the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2018-0070; Product
Identifier 2015-NM-146-AD'' at the beginning of your comments. We
specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory, economic,
environmental, and energy aspects of this AD. We will consider all
comments received by the closing date and may amend this AD based on
those comments.
We will post all comments we receive, without change, to http://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information you provide. We
will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal contact we
receive about this AD.

Costs of Compliance

Currently, there are no affected U.S.-registered airplanes. This AD
requires contacting the FAA to obtain instructions for addressing the
unsafe condition, and doing the actions specified in those
instructions. Based on the actions specified in the MCAI AD, we are
providing the following cost estimates for an affected airplane that is
placed on the U.S. Register in the future:

Estimated Costs
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Cost per
Action Labor cost Parts cost product
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Modification............................... 4 work-hours x $85 per hour = $340. $161 $501
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According to the manufacturer, some of the costs of this AD may be
covered under warranty, thereby reducing the cost impact on affected
individuals. We do not control warranty coverage for affected
individuals. As a result, we have included all costs in our cost
estimate.

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

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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 to
the Director of the System Oversight Division.

Regulatory Findings

We determined that this AD will not have federalism implications
under Executive Order 13132. This AD will not have a substantial direct
effect on the States, on the relationship between the national
government and the States, or on the distribution of power and
responsibilities among the various levels of government.
For the reasons discussed above, I certify that this AD:
1. Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive Order
12866;
2. Is not a ``significant rule'' under the DOT Regulatory Policies
and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979);
3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska; and
4. Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or
negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria
of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39

Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by
reference, Safety.

Adoption of the Amendment

Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the
Administrator, 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):

2018-03-09 Airbus: Amendment 39-19182; Docket No. FAA-2018-0070;
Product Identifier 2015-NM-146-AD.

(a) Effective Date

This AD becomes effective February 22, 2018.

(b) Affected ADs

None.

This AD applies to Airbus Model A321-211 and -231 airplanes,
certificated in any category, manufacturer serial numbers 3191,
3217, 3241, 3251, 3267, 3334, 3459, 3493, 3507, 3552, 3566, 3587,
3645, 3681, 3764, 3784, 3847, 3867, 3920, 3934, 3938, 3951, 3981,
4058, 4074, 4099, 4103, 4116, 4148, 4184, 4189, 4194, 4217, 4224,
4230, 4266, 4271, 4274, 4292, 4299, 4338, 4341, 4369, 4387, 4416,
4430, 4461, and 4500.

(d) Subject

Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 25, Equipment/
furnishings.

(e) Reason

This AD was prompted by a determination that the flat-headed pin
at the upper attachment point of the overhead stowage compartments
(OHSCs) at a certain frame may not sustain the maximum weight load
for each flight phase. We are issuing this AD to prevent OHSC
detachment during flight, which could cause injury to the crew or
passengers.

(f) Compliance

Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified,
unless already done.

(g) Required Action(s)

Within 30 days after the effective date of this AD, request
instructions from the Manager, International Section, Transport
Standards Branch, FAA, to address the unsafe condition specified in
paragraph (e) of this AD; and accomplish the action(s) at the times
specified in, and in accordance with, those instructions. Guidance
can be found in Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information
(MCAI) European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD 2015-0164, dated
August 10, 2015.

(h) 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 (i)(2) of this AD.
Information may be emailed to: 9-ANM-116-AMOC-REQUESTS@faa.gov.
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.

(i) Related Information

(1) Refer to MCAI EASA AD 2015-0164, dated August 10, 2015, for
related information. You may examine the MCAI on the internet at
http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No.
FAA-2018-0070.
(2) For more information about this AD, contact Sanjay Ralhan,
Aerospace Engineer, International Section, Transport Standards
Branch, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW, Renton, WA 98057-3356; telephone:
425-227-1405; fax: 425-227-1149.

(j) Material Incorporated by Reference

None.

Issued in Renton, Washington, on January 26, 2018.
Michael Kaszycki,
Acting Director, System Oversight Division, Aircraft Certification
Service.
[FR Doc. 2018-02357 Filed 2-6-18; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4910-13-P

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products identified in this rulemaking (a) Effective Date standards district office/certificate holding
action. This AD becomes effective February 22, district office.
This AD is issued in accordance with 2018. (i) Related Information
authority delegated by the Executive (b) Affected ADs (1) Refer to MCAI EASA AD 2013–0101,
Director, Aircraft Certification Service, dated April 30, 2013, for related information.
This AD replaces AD 2005–19–28,
as authorized by FAA Order 8000.51C. Amendment 39–14293 (70 FR 57493, October You may examine the MCAI on the internet
In accordance with that order, issuance 3, 2005) (‘‘AD 2005–19–28’’). at http://www.regulations.gov by searching
of ADs is normally a function of the for and locating Docket No. FAA–2018–0069.
Compliance and Airworthiness (c) Applicability (2) For more information about this AD,
Division, but during this transition This AD applies to the Airbus airplanes contact Vladimir Ulyanov, Aerospace
period, the Executive Director has specified in paragraphs (c)(1) and (c)(2) of Engineer, International Section, Transport
this AD, certificated in any category. Standards Branch, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue
delegated the authority to issue ADs SW, Renton, WA 98057–3356; telephone
(1) Model A330–301, –321, –322, and –342
applicable to transport category airplanes, all manufacturers serial numbers, 425–227–1138; fax 425–227–1149.
airplanes to the Director of the System except those on which Airbus modification
Oversight Division. (j) Material Incorporated by Reference
42547 or 44599 has been embodied in
production. None.
Regulatory Findings
(2) Model A340–211, –212, –213, –311, Issued in Renton, Washington, on January
We determined that this AD will not –312, and –313 airplanes, all manufacturer 26, 2018.
have federalism implications under serial numbers, except those on which
Michael Kaszycki,
Executive Order 13132. This AD will Airbus modification 42547 or 41300 has been
embodied in production. Acting Director, System Oversight Division,
not have a substantial direct effect on Aircraft Certification Service.
the States, on the relationship between (d) Subject
[FR Doc. 2018–02352 Filed 2–6–18; 8:45 am]
the national government and the States, Air Transport Association (ATA) of BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
or on the distribution of power and America Code 57, Wings.
responsibilities among the various (e) Reason
levels of government. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
This AD was prompted by a report that,
For the reasons discussed above, I
during fatigue tests of the wing, cracks were
certify that this AD: found in the vertical web of the rear spar Federal Aviation Administration
1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory between ribs 1 and 2 having initiated at the
action’’ under Executive Order 12866; build slot, and a determination that several 14 CFR Part 39
2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the compliance thresholds and intervals need to
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures be reduced. We are issuing this AD to detect [Docket No. FAA–2018–0070; Product
(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); and correct fatigue cracking in the vertical Identifier 2015–NM–146–AD; Amendment
web of the wing rear spar, which could result 39–19182; AD 2018–03–09]
3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in in reduced structural integrity of the wing.
Alaska; and RIN 2120–AA64
4. Will not have a significant (f) Compliance
economic impact, positive or negative, Comply with this AD within the Airworthiness Directives; Airbus
on a substantial number of small entities compliance times specified, unless already Airplanes
under the criteria of the Regulatory done.
Flexibility Act. AGENCY: Federal Aviation
(g) Required Action(s)
Administration (FAA), DOT.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 Within 30 days after the effective date of
ACTION: Final rule; request for
this AD, request instructions from the
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation Manager, International Section, Transport comments.
safety, Incorporation by reference, Standards Branch, FAA, to address the
Safety. unsafe condition specified in paragraph (e) of SUMMARY: We are adopting a new
this AD; and accomplish the action(s) at the airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
Adoption of the Amendment times specified in, and in accordance with, Airbus Model A321–211 and –231
Accordingly, under the authority those instructions. Guidance can be found in airplanes. This AD requires contacting
Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness the FAA to obtain instructions for
delegated to me by the Administrator,
Information (MCAI) European Aviation addressing the unsafe condition on
the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as Safety Agency (EASA) AD 2013–0101, dated
follows: these products, and doing the actions
April 30, 2013.
specified in those instructions. This AD
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS (h) Alternative Methods of Compliance was prompted by a determination that
DIRECTIVES (AMOCs) the flat-headed pin at the upper
The Manager, International Section, attachment point of the overhead
■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 Transport Standards Branch, FAA, has the stowage compartments at a certain
continues to read as follows: authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if frame may not sustain the maximum
requested using the procedures found in 14 weight load for each flight phase. We
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19,
are issuing this AD to address the unsafe
§ 39.13 [Amended] send your request to your principal inspector
or local Flight Standards District Office, as condition on these products.
■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by appropriate. If sending information directly DATES: This AD becomes effective
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removing airworthiness directive (AD) to the International Section, send it to the February 22, 2018.
2005–19–28, Amendment 39–14293 (70 attention of the person identified in We must receive comments on this
FR 57493, October 3, 2005), and adding paragraph (i)(2) of this AD. Information may AD by March 26, 2018.
be emailed to: 9-ANM-116-AMOC-
the following new AD: REQUESTS@faa.gov. Before using any ADDRESSES: You may send comments,
2018–03–08 Airbus: Amendment 39–19181; approved AMOC, notify your appropriate using the procedures found in 14 CFR
Docket No. FAA–2018–0069; Product principal inspector, or lacking a principal 11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following
Identifier 2013–NM–090–AD. inspector, the manager of the local flight methods:

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• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe condition FAA’s Determination of the Effective
http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the for certain Airbus Model A321–211 and Date
instructions for submitting comments. –231 airplanes. The MCAI states: Since there are currently no domestic
• Fax: 202–493–2251.
• Mail: U.S. Department of
The overhead stowage compartments operators of this product, we find good
(OHSC), located at Frame 47.2 left-hand (LH) cause that notice and opportunity for
Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
and right-hand (RH) side of the fuselage in prior public comment are unnecessary.
30, West Building Ground Floor, Room certain aeroplanes, are currently installed
W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, In addition, for the reason(s) stated
with a flat headed pin at the upper above, we find that good cause exists for
Washington, DC 20590. attachment point. The pin passes through the
• Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of making this amendment effective in less
OHSC upper attachment hole, then through than 30 days.
Transportation, Docket Operations, M– the upper attachment fitting, and is secured
30, West Building Ground Floor, Room by a split ring through the pin. A design Comments Invited
W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, review identified a risk that the OHSC
Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 This AD is a final rule that involves
attachment may not sustain the maximal requirements affecting flight safety, and
p.m., Monday through Friday, except loads for each flight phase, over the
Federal holidays. we did not precede it by notice and
aeroplane life.
opportunity for public comment. We
Examining the AD Docket This condition, if not corrected, could lead
invite you to send any written relevant
to OHSC detachment during flight, possibly
You may examine the AD docket on resulting in injury to cabin crew or
data, views, or arguments about this AD.
the internet at http:// passengers. Send your comments to an address
www.regulations.gov by searching for To address this potential unsafe condition, listed under the ADDRESSES section.
and locating Docket No. FAA–2018– Airbus defined a new attachment design to Include ‘‘Docket No. FAA–2018–0070;
0070; or in person at the Docket secure the OHSC attachment in all the flight Product Identifier 2015–NM–146–AD’’
Operations office between 9 a.m. and 5 phases over the aeroplane life. Airbus issued at the beginning of your comments. We
p.m., Monday through Friday, except Service Bulletin (SB) A320–25–1852 to specifically invite comments on the
Federal holidays. The AD docket provide modification instructions. overall regulatory, economic,
contains this AD, the regulatory For the reason described above, this environmental, and energy aspects of
evaluation, any comments received, and [EASA] AD requires modification of the this AD. We will consider all comments
other information. The street address for affected OHSC attachments. received by the closing date and may
the Docket Operations office (telephone: amend this AD based on those
800–647–5527) is in the ADDRESSES You may examine the MCAI on the comments.
section. Comments will be available in internet at http://www.regulations.gov We will post all comments we
the AD docket shortly after receipt. by searching for and locating Docket No. receive, without change, to http://
FAA–2018–0070. www.regulations.gov, including any
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Sanjay Ralhan, Aerospace Engineer, FAA’s Determination and Requirements personal information you provide. We
International Section, Transport of This AD will also post a report summarizing each
Standards Branch, FAA, 1601 Lind substantive verbal contact we receive
Avenue SW, Renton, WA 98057–3356; This product has been approved by about this AD.
telephone: 425–227–1405; fax: 425– the aviation authority of another
country, and is approved for operation Costs of Compliance
227–1149.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: in the United States. Pursuant to our Currently, there are no affected U.S.-
bilateral agreement with the State of registered airplanes. This AD requires
Discussion Design Authority, we have been notified contacting the FAA to obtain
The European Aviation Safety Agency of the unsafe condition described in the instructions for addressing the unsafe
(EASA), which is the Technical Agent MCAI. We are issuing this AD because condition, and doing the actions
for the Member States of the European we evaluated all pertinent information specified in those instructions. Based on
Union, has issued EASA AD 2015–0164, and determined the unsafe condition the actions specified in the MCAI AD,
dated August 10, 2015 (referred to after exists and is likely to exist or develop we are providing the following cost
this as the Mandatory Continuing on other products of the same type estimates for an affected airplane that is
Airworthiness Information, or ‘‘the design. placed on the U.S. Register in the future:

ESTIMATED COSTS
Cost per
Action Labor cost Parts cost product

Modification ................................................................... 4 work-hours × $85 per hour = $340 ........................... $161 $501

According to the manufacturer, some Authority for This Rulemaking We are issuing this rulemaking under
of the costs of this AD may be covered the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII,
under warranty, thereby reducing the Title 49 of the United States Code Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701:
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue
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cost impact on affected individuals. We General requirements.’’ Under that
do not control warranty coverage for rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section, Congress charges the FAA with
affected individuals. As a result, we section 106, describes the authority of promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in
have included all costs in our cost the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII: air commerce by prescribing regulations
estimate. Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more for practices, methods, and procedures
detail the scope of the Agency’s the Administrator finds necessary for
authority. safety in air commerce. This regulation

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is within the scope of that authority (a) Effective Date information. You may examine the MCAI on
because it addresses an unsafe condition This AD becomes effective February 22, the internet at http://www.regulations.gov by
that is likely to exist or develop on 2018. searching for and locating Docket No. FAA–
2018–0070.
products identified in this rulemaking (b) Affected ADs (2) For more information about this AD,
action. contact Sanjay Ralhan, Aerospace Engineer,
This AD is issued in accordance with None.
International Section, Transport Standards
authority delegated by the Executive (c) Applicability Branch, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW,
Director, Aircraft Certification Service, This AD applies to Airbus Model A321– Renton, WA 98057–3356; telephone: 425–
as authorized by FAA Order 8000.51C. 211 and –231 airplanes, certificated in any 227–1405; fax: 425–227–1149.
In accordance with that order, issuance category, manufacturer serial numbers 3191, (j) Material Incorporated by Reference
of ADs is normally a function of the 3217, 3241, 3251, 3267, 3334, 3459, 3493,
3507, 3552, 3566, 3587, 3645, 3681, 3764, None.
Compliance and Airworthiness
Division, but during this transition 3784, 3847, 3867, 3920, 3934, 3938, 3951, Issued in Renton, Washington, on January
3981, 4058, 4074, 4099, 4103, 4116, 4148, 26, 2018.
period, the Executive Director has 4184, 4189, 4194, 4217, 4224, 4230, 4266,
delegated the authority to issue ADs Michael Kaszycki,
4271, 4274, 4292, 4299, 4338, 4341, 4369,
applicable to transport category Acting Director, System Oversight Division,
4387, 4416, 4430, 4461, and 4500.
airplanes to the Director of the System Aircraft Certification Service.
(d) Subject [FR Doc. 2018–02357 Filed 2–6–18; 8:45 am]
Oversight Division.
Air Transport Association (ATA) of BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
Regulatory Findings America Code 25, Equipment/furnishings.
We determined that this AD will not (e) Reason
have federalism implications under DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
This AD was prompted by a determination
Executive Order 13132. This AD will that the flat-headed pin at the upper
not have a substantial direct effect on Federal Aviation Administration
attachment point of the overhead stowage
the States, on the relationship between compartments (OHSCs) at a certain frame
14 CFR Part 39
the national government and the States, may not sustain the maximum weight load
or on the distribution of power and for each flight phase. We are issuing this AD [Docket No. FAA–2018–0029; Product
responsibilities among the various to prevent OHSC detachment during flight, Identifier 2015–NM–132–AD; Amendment
levels of government. which could cause injury to the crew or 39–19179; AD 2018–03–06]
passengers.
For the reasons discussed above, I RIN 2120–AA64
certify that this AD: (f) Compliance
1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory Comply with this AD within the Airworthiness Directives; Airbus
action’’ under Executive Order 12866; compliance times specified, unless already Airplanes
2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the done.
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures AGENCY: Federal Aviation
(g) Required Action(s) Administration (FAA), DOT.
(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979);
3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in Within 30 days after the effective date of ACTION: Final rule; request for
this AD, request instructions from the comments.
Alaska; and Manager, International Section, Transport
4. Will not have a significant Standards Branch, FAA, to address the SUMMARY: We are superseding
economic impact, positive or negative, unsafe condition specified in paragraph (e) of Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2015–02–
on a substantial number of small entities this AD; and accomplish the action(s) at the 18, which applied to all Airbus Model
under the criteria of the Regulatory times specified in, and in accordance with, A330–201, –202, –203, –301, –302, and
Flexibility Act. those instructions. Guidance can be found in
Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness
–303 airplanes. AD 2015–02–18
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 Information (MCAI) European Aviation required a one-time ultrasonic
Safety Agency (EASA) AD 2015–0164, dated inspection for fractures of all aft mount-
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
August 10, 2015. pylon bolts of each engine. This new AD
safety, Incorporation by reference,
was prompted by the failure of a bolt on
Safety. (h) Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs)
the aft engine mount upper beam, which
Adoption of the Amendment was found to be caused by inappropriate
The Manager, International Section,
Accordingly, under the authority in-production upper beam installation.
Transport Standards Branch, FAA, has the
delegated to me by the Administrator, authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if This AD requires contacting the FAA to
the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as requested using the procedures found in 14 obtain instructions for addressing the
follows: CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, unsafe condition on these products, and
send your request to your principal inspector doing the actions specified in those
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS or local Flight Standards District Office, as instructions. We are issuing this AD to
DIRECTIVES appropriate. If sending information directly address the unsafe condition on these
to the International Section, send it to the products.
■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 attention of the person identified in
paragraph (i)(2) of this AD. Information may DATES: This AD becomes effective
continues to read as follows: February 22, 2018.
be emailed to: 9-ANM-116-AMOC-
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. REQUESTS@faa.gov. Before using any We must receive comments on this
approved AMOC, notify your appropriate AD by March 26, 2018.
sradovich on DSK3GMQ082PROD with RULES

§ 39.13 [Amended] principal inspector, or lacking a principal ADDRESSES: You may send comments,
■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding inspector, the manager of the local flight
using the procedures found in 14 CFR
the following new airworthiness standards district office/certificate holding
district office. 11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following
directive (AD): methods:
2018–03–09 Airbus: Amendment 39–19182; (i) Related Information • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to
Docket No. FAA–2018–0070; Product (1) Refer to MCAI EASA AD 2015–0164, http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the
Identifier 2015–NM–146–AD. dated August 10, 2015, for related instructions for submitting comments.

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Category		Regulatory Information
Collection		Federal Register
sudoc Class		AE 2.7: GS 4.107: AE 2.106:
Publisher		Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
Section		Rules and Regulations
Action		Final rule; request for comments.
Dates		This AD becomes effective February 22, 2018.
Contact		Sanjay Ralhan, Aerospace Engineer, International Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW, Renton, WA 98057-3356; telephone: 425-227-1405; fax: 425- 227-1149.
FR Citation		83 FR 5299
RIN Number		2120-AA64
CFR Associated		Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety

83 FR 5299 - Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATIONFederal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 26 (February 7, 2018)

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration