83 FR 5301 - Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 26 (February 7, 2018)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 26 (February 7, 2018)
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[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 26 (Wednesday, February 7, 2018)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 5301-5304] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2018-02350] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2018-0029; Product Identifier 2015-NM-132-AD; Amendment 39-19179; AD 2018-03-06] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Final rule; request for comments. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: We are superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2015-02-18, which applied to all Airbus Model A330-201, -202, -203, -301, -302, and -303 airplanes. AD 2015-02-18 required a one-time ultrasonic inspection for fractures of all aft mount-pylon bolts of each engine. This new AD was prompted by the failure of a bolt on the aft engine mount upper beam, which was found to be caused by inappropriate in-production upper beam installation. 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. 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:Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments. [[Page 5302]] 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- 0029; 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: Vladimir Ulyanov, Aerospace Engineer, International Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW, Renton, WA 98057-3356; telephone: 425-227-1138; fax: 425- 227-1149. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Discussion We issued AD 2015-02-18, Amendment 39-18085 (80 FR 5020, January 30, 2015) (``AD 2015-02-18''), which applied to all Airbus Model A330- 201, -202, -203, -301, -302, and -303 airplanes. AD 2015-02-18 was prompted by a report of one bolt on the aft engine mount upper beam found totally broken. AD 2015-02-18 required a one-time ultrasonic inspection for fractures of all aft mount-pylon bolts of each engine. We issued AD 2015-02-18 to detect and correct fracture of the aft mount-pylon bolts, which could result in failure of the engine mount and consequent detachment of the engine. Since we issued AD 2015-02-18, further investigation showed that the pylon bolt failure was caused by inappropriate upper beam installation during production. We have determined that repetitive inspections are necessary to address the unsafe condition. The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical Agent for the Member States of the European Union, has issued EASA AD 2015-0126, dated July 1, 2015 (referred to after this as the Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or ``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for certain Airbus Model A330-200 and -300 series airplanes. The MCAI states: During a scheduled replacement of a CF6-80E1 engine on an A330 aeroplane, a bolt on the aft engine mount upper beam was found sheared. The affected bolt is one out of four bolts that attach the upper beam to the pylon. Investigation results revealed an unusual contact with the counter-bore edge of the beam which induced a significant groove on the bolt during its installation in production. It is suspected that the induced groove led to a fatigue crack initiation and subsequent quick propagation leading to the complete fracture of the bolt. In case of multiple bolt fractures, the remaining bolts would be insufficient to sustain the residual fatigue and limit loads. This condition, if not detected and corrected, could lead, in case of multiple bolt fracture, to loss of an engine mount structural integrity and possible in-flight engine detachment, resulting in reduced control of the aeroplane and/or injury to persons on the ground. To address this potential unsafe condition, EASA issued AD 2013- 0094 to require a one-time ultrasonic (US) inspection of the four aft mount-pylon bolts of both engines to detect sheared bolts and, depending on findings, accomplishment of applicable corrective actions. Since EASA AD 2013-0094 was issued, further investigation results revealed that the pylon bolt failure was caused by inappropriate upper beam installation during production. An abnormal bending load applied on the bolt during installation of the upper beam could have increased the stress close to or beyond the limit strength, high enough to fracture the bolt. Prompted by these findings, Airbus issued Service Bulletin (SB) A330-71-3031 providing instructions for repetitive inspections and the applicable corrective actions. For the reasons described above, this [EASA] AD, which supersedes EASA AD 2013-0094, requires repetitive US inspections of the aft mount-pylons bolts of each engine and, depending on findings, corrective actions. You may examine the MCAI on the internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2018- 0029. 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-2018-0029; Product Identifier 2015-NM-132-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: [[Page 5303]] Estimated Costs ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Action Labor cost Parts cost Cost per product ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Inspections (new action)................ 8 work-hours x $85 per $0 $680 per inspection cycle. hour = $680 per inspection cycle.. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- We estimate the following costs to do any necessary on-condition repairs that would be required based on the results of the required actions: On-Condition Costs ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Action Labor cost Parts cost Cost per product ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Repair (new action).................. Up to 337 work-hours x $85 \(1)\ Up to $28,645. per hour = $28,645. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- \1\We have received no definitive data that would enable us to provide parts cost estimates for the on-condition actions specified in this AD. 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 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 removing airworthiness directive (AD) 2015-02-18, Amendment 39-18085 (80 FR 5020, January 30, 2015), and adding the following new AD: 2018-03-06 Airbus: Amendment 39-19179; Docket No. FAA-2018-0029; Product Identifier 2015-NM-132-AD. (a) Effective Date This AD becomes effective February 22, 2018. (b) Affected ADs This AD replaces AD 2015-02-18, Amendment 39-18085 (80 FR 5020, January 30, 2015) (``AD 2015-02-18''). (c) Applicability This AD applies to Airbus Model A330-201, -202, -203, -301, - 302, and -303 airplanes, certificated in any category, all manufacturer serial numbers, except those on which Airbus modification 203947 has been embodied in production. (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 71, Powerplant. (e) Reason This AD was prompted by the failure of a bolt on the aft engine mount upper beam, which was found to be caused by inappropriate in- production upper beam installation. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct fracture of the aft mount-pylon bolts, which could result in loss of engine mount structural integrity, consequent detachment of the engine and reduced control of the airplane. (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 2015-0126, dated July 1, 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 [[Page 5304]] paragraph (i)(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. (i) Related Information (1) Refer to MCAI EASA AD 2015-0126, dated July 1, 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-2018-0029. (2) For more information about this AD, contact Vladimir Ulyanov, Aerospace Engineer, International Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW, Renton, WA 98057-3356; telephone: 425-227-1138; fax: 425-227-1149. (j) Material Incorporated by Reference None. Issued in Renton, Washington, on January 25, 2018. Michael Kaszycki, Acting Director, System Oversight Division, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2018-02350 Filed 2-6-18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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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.
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§ 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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• Fax: 202–493–2251. The European Aviation Safety Agency country, and is approved for operation
• Mail: U.S. Department of (EASA), which is the Technical Agent in the United States. Pursuant to our
Transportation, Docket Operations, M– for the Member States of the European bilateral agreement with the State of
30, West Building Ground Floor, Room Union, has issued EASA AD 2015–0126, Design Authority, we have been notified
W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, dated July 1, 2015 (referred to after this of the unsafe condition described in the
Washington, DC 20590. as the Mandatory Continuing MCAI. We are issuing this AD because
• Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of Airworthiness Information, or ‘‘the we evaluated all pertinent information
Transportation, Docket Operations, M– MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe condition and determined the unsafe condition
30, West Building Ground Floor, Room for certain Airbus Model A330–200 and exists and is likely to exist or develop
W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, –300 series airplanes. The MCAI states: on other products of the same type
Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 During a scheduled replacement of a CF6– design.
p.m., Monday through Friday, except 80E1 engine on an A330 aeroplane, a bolt on
Federal holidays. the aft engine mount upper beam was found FAA’s Determination of the Effective
sheared. The affected bolt is one out of four Date
Examining the AD Docket bolts that attach the upper beam to the pylon.
You may examine the AD docket on Investigation results revealed an unusual Since there are currently no domestic
contact with the counter-bore edge of the operators of this product, we find good
the internet at http:// beam which induced a significant groove on
www.regulations.gov by searching for cause that notice and opportunity for
the bolt during its installation in production.
and locating Docket No. FAA–2018– It is suspected that the induced groove led to
prior public comment are unnecessary.
0029; or in person at the Docket a fatigue crack initiation and subsequent In addition, for the reason(s) stated
Operations office between 9 a.m. and 5 quick propagation leading to the complete above, we find that good cause exists for
p.m., Monday through Friday, except fracture of the bolt. In case of multiple bolt making this amendment effective in less
Federal holidays. The AD docket fractures, the remaining bolts would be than 30 days.
insufficient to sustain the residual fatigue
contains this AD, the regulatory and limit loads. Comments Invited
evaluation, any comments received, and This condition, if not detected and
other information. The street address for corrected, could lead, in case of multiple bolt This AD is a final rule that involves
the Docket Operations office (telephone: fracture, to loss of an engine mount structural requirements affecting flight safety, and
800–647–5527) is in the ADDRESSES integrity and possible in-flight engine we did not precede it by notice and
section. Comments will be available in detachment, resulting in reduced control of
opportunity for public comment. We
the AD docket shortly after receipt. the aeroplane and/or injury to persons on the
ground. invite you to send any written relevant
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: To address this potential unsafe condition, data, views, or arguments about this AD.
Vladimir Ulyanov, Aerospace Engineer, EASA issued AD 2013–0094 to require a one- Send your comments to an address
International Section, Transport time ultrasonic (US) inspection of the four aft listed under the ADDRESSES section.
Standards Branch, FAA, 1601 Lind mount-pylon bolts of both engines to detect Include ‘‘Docket No. FAA–2018–0029;
Avenue SW, Renton, WA 98057–3356; sheared bolts and, depending on findings, Product Identifier 2015–NM–132–AD’’
telephone: 425–227–1138; fax: 425– accomplishment of applicable corrective
actions. at the beginning of your comments. We
227–1149. Since EASA AD 2013–0094 was issued, specifically invite comments on the
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: further investigation results revealed that the overall regulatory, economic,
pylon bolt failure was caused by environmental, and energy aspects of
Discussion inappropriate upper beam installation during this AD. We will consider all comments
We issued AD 2015–02–18, production. An abnormal bending load received by the closing date and may
applied on the bolt during installation of the
Amendment 39–18085 (80 FR 5020, amend this AD based on those
upper beam could have increased the stress
January 30, 2015) (‘‘AD 2015–02–18’’), close to or beyond the limit strength, high comments.
which applied to all Airbus Model enough to fracture the bolt. We will post all comments we
A330–201, –202, –203, –301, –302, and Prompted by these findings, Airbus issued receive, without change, to http://
–303 airplanes. AD 2015–02–18 was Service Bulletin (SB) A330–71–3031
providing instructions for repetitive
www.regulations.gov, including any
prompted by a report of one bolt on the
inspections and the applicable corrective personal information you provide. We
aft engine mount upper beam found
actions. will also post a report summarizing each
totally broken. AD 2015–02–18 required
For the reasons described above, this substantive verbal contact we receive
a one-time ultrasonic inspection for [EASA] AD, which supersedes EASA AD about this AD.
fractures of all aft mount-pylon bolts of 2013–0094, requires repetitive US
each engine. We issued AD 2015–02–18 inspections of the aft mount-pylons bolts of Costs of Compliance
to detect and correct fracture of the aft each engine and, depending on findings,
mount-pylon bolts, which could result corrective actions. Currently, there are no affected U.S.-
in failure of the engine mount and You may examine the MCAI on the registered airplanes. This AD requires
consequent detachment of the engine. internet at http://www.regulations.gov contacting the FAA to obtain
Since we issued AD 2015–02–18, by searching for and locating Docket No. instructions for addressing the unsafe
further investigation showed that the FAA–2018–0029. condition, and doing the actions
pylon bolt failure was caused by specified in those instructions. Based on
inappropriate upper beam installation FAA’s Determination and Requirements the actions specified in the MCAI AD,
during production. We have determined of This AD we are providing the following cost
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that repetitive inspections are necessary This product has been approved by estimates for an affected airplane that is
to address the unsafe condition. the aviation authority of another placed on the U.S. Register in the future:
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ESTIMATED COSTS
Action Labor cost Parts cost Cost per product
Inspections (new action) .......................... 8 work-hours × $85 per hour = $680 per $0 $680 per inspection cycle.
inspection cycle..
We estimate the following costs to do would be required based on the results
any necessary on-condition repairs that of the required actions:
ON-CONDITION COSTS
Cost per
Action Labor cost Parts cost product
Repair (new action) ......................................... Up to 337 work-hours × $85 per hour = $28,645 .................... (1) Up to $28,645.
1We have received no definitive data that would enable us to provide parts cost estimates for the on-condition actions specified in this AD.
Authority for This Rulemaking For the reasons discussed above, I (c) Applicability
certify that this AD: This AD applies to Airbus Model A330–
Title 49 of the United States Code 1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory 201, –202, –203, –301, –302, and –303
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue action’’ under Executive Order 12866; airplanes, certificated in any category, all
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, 2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the manufacturer serial numbers, except those on
section 106, describes the authority of DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures which Airbus modification 203947 has been
the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII: (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); embodied in production.
Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more 3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in (d) Subject
detail the scope of the Agency’s Alaska; and Air Transport Association (ATA) of
authority. 4. Will not have a significant America Code 71, Powerplant.
We are issuing this rulemaking under economic impact, positive or negative,
the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII, on a substantial number of small entities (e) Reason
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: under the criteria of the Regulatory This AD was prompted by the failure of a
General requirements.’’ Under that Flexibility Act. bolt on the aft engine mount upper beam,
section, Congress charges the FAA with which was found to be caused by
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 inappropriate in-production upper beam
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation installation. We are issuing this AD to detect
air commerce by prescribing regulations and correct fracture of the aft mount-pylon
for practices, methods, and procedures safety, Incorporation by reference, bolts, which could result in loss of engine
the Administrator finds necessary for Safety. mount structural integrity, consequent
safety in air commerce. This regulation Adoption of the Amendment detachment of the engine and reduced
is within the scope of that authority control of the airplane.
because it addresses an unsafe condition Accordingly, under the authority
delegated to me by the Administrator, (f) Compliance
that is likely to exist or develop on
the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as Comply with this AD within the
products identified in this rulemaking compliance times specified, unless already
action. follows:
done.
This AD is issued in accordance with PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS (g) Required Action(s)
authority delegated by the Executive DIRECTIVES
Director, Aircraft Certification Service, Within 30 days after the effective date of
as authorized by FAA Order 8000.51C. ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 this AD, request instructions from the
Manager, International Section, Transport
In accordance with that order, issuance continues to read as follows: Standards Branch, FAA, to address the
of ADs is normally a function of the Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. unsafe condition specified in paragraph (e) of
Compliance and Airworthiness this AD; and accomplish the action(s) at the
Division, but during this transition § 39.13 [Amended] times specified in, and in accordance with,
period, the Executive Director has ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by those instructions. Guidance can be found in
delegated the authority to issue ADs removing airworthiness directive (AD) Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness
applicable to transport category Information (MCAI) European Aviation
2015–02–18, Amendment 39–18085 (80
airplanes to the Director of the System Safety Agency (EASA) AD 2015–0126, dated
FR 5020, January 30, 2015), and adding July 1, 2015.
Oversight Division. the following new AD:
(h) Alternative Methods of Compliance
Regulatory Findings 2018–03–06 Airbus: Amendment 39–19179; (AMOCs)
Docket No. FAA–2018–0029; Product
We determined that this AD will not Identifier 2015–NM–132–AD. The Manager, International Section,
have federalism implications under Transport Standards Branch, FAA, has the
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(a) Effective Date authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if
Executive Order 13132. This AD will
not have a substantial direct effect on This AD becomes effective February 22, requested using the procedures found in 14
2018. CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19,
the States, on the relationship between send your request to your principal inspector
the national government and the States, (b) Affected ADs or local Flight Standards District Office, as
or on the distribution of power and This AD replaces AD 2015–02–18, appropriate. If sending information directly
responsibilities among the various Amendment 39–18085 (80 FR 5020, January to the International Section, send it to the
levels of government. 30, 2015) (‘‘AD 2015–02–18’’). attention of the person identified in
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paragraph (i)(2) of this AD. Information may We must receive comments on this This condition, if not corrected, may lead
be emailed to: 9-ANM-116-AMOC- AD by March 26, 2018. to chafing and, consequently, a short circuit
REQUESTS@faa.gov. Before using any when the emergency generation is activated,
ADDRESSES: You may send comments,
approved AMOC, notify your appropriate resulting in the loss of emergency generation.
principal inspector, or lacking a principal using the procedures found in 14 CFR The loss of normal generation combined with
inspector, the manager of the local flight 11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following the loss of emergency generation jeopardizes
standards district office/certificate holding methods: the aeroplane safe flight.
district office. • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to To address this potential unsafe condition,
(i) Related Information
http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the Airbus developed a modification to provide
instructions for submitting comments. adequate clearance between harness 1526VB
(1) Refer to MCAI EASA AD 2015–0126, • Fax: 202–493–2251. and the affected (optional) air-conditioning
dated July 1, 2015, for related information. • Mail: U.S. Department of temperature control pipe. A340–200/–300
You may examine the MCAI on the internet aeroplanes equipped with this optional cabin
at http://www.regulations.gov by searching
Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
temperature control pipe are also affected by
for and locating Docket No. FAA–2018–0029. 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room this issue. The modification can be embodied
(2) For more information about this AD, W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, in service through Airbus Service Bulletin
contact Vladimir Ulyanov, Aerospace Washington, DC 20590. (SB) A330–92–3125, or SB A340–92–4097, as
Engineer, International Section, Transport • Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of applicable.
Standards Branch, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue Transportation, Docket Operations, M– For the reasons described above, this
SW, Renton, WA 98057–3356; telephone: 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room [EASA] AD requires modification of the
425–227–1138; fax: 425–227–1149. W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, CSM/G mounting with installation of new
(j) Material Incorporated by Reference Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 stacking and/or longer bracket, depending on
p.m., Monday through Friday, except aeroplane configuration.
None.
Federal holidays. You may examine the MCAI on the
Issued in Renton, Washington, on January internet at http://www.regulations.gov
25, 2018. Examining the AD Docket
by searching for and locating Docket No.
Michael Kaszycki, You may examine the AD docket on FAA–2018–0030.
Acting Director, System Oversight Division, the internet at http://
Aircraft Certification Service. www.regulations.gov by searching for FAA’s Determination and Requirements
[FR Doc. 2018–02350 Filed 2–6–18; 8:45 am] and locating Docket No. FAA–2018– of This AD
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P 0030; or in person at the Docket This product has been approved by
Operations office between 9 a.m. and 5 the aviation authority of another
p.m., Monday through Friday, except country, and is approved for operation
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal holidays. The AD docket in the United States. Pursuant to our
contains this AD, the regulatory bilateral agreement with the State of
Federal Aviation Administration evaluation, any comments received, and Design Authority, we have been notified
other information. The street address for of the unsafe condition described in the
14 CFR Part 39 MCAI. We are issuing this AD because
the Docket Operations office (telephone:
[Docket No. FAA–2018–0030; Product 800–647–5527) is in the ADDRESSES we evaluated all pertinent information
Identifier 2014–NM–161–AD; Amendment section. Comments will be available in and determined the unsafe condition
39–19180; AD 2018–03–07] the AD docket shortly after receipt. exists and is likely to exist or develop
RIN 2120–AA64 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: on other products of these same type
Vladimir Ulyanov, Aerospace Engineer, designs.
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus International Section, Transport FAA’s Determination of the Effective
Airplanes Standards Branch, FAA, 1601 Lind Date
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Avenue SW, Renton, WA 98057–3356;
telephone: 425–227–1138; fax: 425– Since there are currently no domestic
Administration (FAA), DOT. operators of this product, we find good
227–1149.
ACTION: Final rule; request for cause that notice and opportunity for
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
comments. prior public comment are unnecessary.
Discussion In addition, for the reason(s) stated
SUMMARY: We are adopting a new
The European Aviation Safety Agency above, we find that good cause exists for
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
(EASA), which is the Technical Agent making this amendment effective in less
Airbus Model A330–202, –203, –223,
for the Member States of the European than 30 days.
and –243 airplanes; and Model A340–
211, –212, –311, and –313 airplanes. Union, has issued EASA AD 2014–0161, Comments Invited
This AD requires contacting the FAA to dated July 10, 2014 (referred to after this
This AD is a final rule that involves
obtain instructions for addressing the as the Mandatory Continuing
requirements affecting flight safety, and
unsafe condition on these products, and Airworthiness Information, or ‘‘the
we did not precede it by notice and
doing the actions specified in those MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe condition
opportunity for public comment. We
instructions. This AD was prompted by for certain Airbus Model A330–202,
invite you to send any written relevant
a report of a hard contact that was found –203, –223, and –243 airplanes; and
data, views, or arguments about this AD.
between the constant speed motor/ Model A340–211, –212, –311, and –313
Send your comments to an address
generator feeder line route 6G/6E and airplanes. The MCAI states:
listed under the ADDRESSES section.
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the optional cabin temperature control A hard contact was found on an A330 Include ‘‘Docket No. FAA–2018–0030;
pipe on the upper shell between certain aeroplane during production between the Product Identifier 2014–NM–161–AD’’
frames. We are issuing this AD to Constant Speed Motor/Generator (CSM/G)
feeder line route 6G/6E (Functional Item
at the beginning of your comments. We
address the unsafe condition on these specifically invite comments on the
products. Number 1526VB) and the optional cabin
temperature control pipe on the upper shell overall regulatory, economic,
DATES: This AD becomes effective between Frame (FR)37.4 and FR38 on environmental, and energy aspects of
February 22, 2018. stringer 5, right hand (RH) side. this AD. We will consider all 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 | Vladimir Ulyanov, Aerospace Engineer, International Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW, Renton, WA 98057-3356; telephone: 425-227-1138; fax: 425- 227-1149. | |
| FR Citation | 83 FR 5301 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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