83 FR 55303 - Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 214 (November 5, 2018)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 214 (November 5, 2018)
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| FR Document | 2018-23692 |
[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 214 (Monday, November 5, 2018)] [Proposed Rules] [Pages 55303-55306] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2018-23692] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2018-0904; Product Identifier 2018-NM-108-AD] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Airbus SAS Model A330-200 Freighter series, Model A330-200 series, Model A330-300 series, Model A340-200 series, Model A340-300 series, Model A340-500 series, and Model A340-600 series airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by a report that certain sensor struts, in the case of down drive element disconnection, would be unable to provide failure detection information. This proposed AD would require repetitive inspections of certain drive station elements and sensor struts; an inspection of certain other drive station elements if necessary; and corrective actions if necessary. We are proposing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products. DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by December 20, 2018. ADDRESSES: You may send comments, using the procedures found in 14 CFR 11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following methods:Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments. Fax: 202-493-2251. Mail: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590. Hand Delivery: 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- 0904; 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-2018-0904; Product Identifier 2018-NM-108-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 2018-0151, dated July 16, 2018 (referred to after this as the Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or ``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for all Airbus SAS Model A330-200 Freighter series, Model A330-200 series, Model A330-300 series, Model A340-200 series, Model A340-300 series, Model A340-500 series, and Model A340-600 series airplanes. The MCAI states: Design features of the track station 4 sensor struts, respectively installed on the right [[Page 55304]] hand (RH) and left hand (LH) wings of an aeroplane, ensure detection of any abnormal flap movement in case of a mechanical DSE [drive station element] disconnection at the level of the flap track station 4 or flap track station 5. Evidence was collected revealing that the track station 4 sensor strut, in case of a down drive element disconnection, would be unable to provide failure detection information. This condition, if not detected and corrected, in the case of an additional failure on the remaining flap drive station, could lead to a complete flap disconnection, possibly resulting in loss of control of the aeroplane. To address this potential unsafe condition, Airbus published the applicable SB [Airbus Service Bulletin A330-27-3226, dated April 5, 2018; Airbus Service Bulletin A340-27-4206, dated April 3, 2018; or Airbus Service Bulletin A340-27-5071, dated April 3, 2018; as applicable] to provide inspection instructions of the track station 4 and track station 5 DSE and sensor struts of the LH and RH wings. For the reasons described above, this [EASA] AD requires repetitive [detailed] inspections of the LH and RH track station 4 [DSE, repetitive general visual inspections of the LH and RH track station 4 sensor struts,] and [for certain airplanes, a one-time detailed inspection of the LH or RH, as applicable] track station 5 DSE * * * and, depending on findings, accomplishment of applicable corrective action(s). 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- 0904. Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 Airbus SAS has issued the following service information. Airbus Service Bulletin A330-27-3226, dated April 5, 2018. Airbus Service Bulletin A340-27-4206, dated April 3, 2018. Airbus Service Bulletin A340-27-5071, dated April 3, 2018. The service information describes procedures for repetitive detailed inspections of the LH and RH track station 4 drive station elements; repetitive general visual inspections of the LH and RH track station 4 sensor struts; a detailed inspection of the track station 5 drive station elements if any discrepancy is found during a general visual inspection; and corrective actions (i.e., replacement of affected parts). These documents are distinct since they apply to different 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 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. This proposed AD also would require sending the inspection results to Airbus SAS. Costs of Compliance We estimate that this proposed AD affects 105 airplanes of U.S. registry. We estimate the following costs to comply with this proposed AD: Estimated Costs for Required Actions * ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cost per Cost on U.S. Labor cost Parts cost product operators ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 7 work-hours x $85 per hour = $595........................... $0 $595 $62,475 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- * Table does not include estimated costs for reporting. We estimate that it would take about 1 work-hour per product to comply with the proposed reporting requirement in this proposed AD. The average labor rate is $85 per hour. Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of reporting the inspection results on U.S. operators to be $8,925, or $85 per product. We have received no definitive data that would enable us to provide cost estimates for the on-condition actions specified in this proposed AD. According to the manufacturer, some or all of the costs of this proposed 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 known costs in our cost estimate. Paperwork Reduction Act A federal agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, nor shall a person be subject to penalty for failure to comply with a collection of information subject to the requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act unless that collection of information displays a current valid OMB control number. The control number for the collection of information required by this NPRM is 2120- 0056. The paperwork cost associated with this NPRM has been detailed in the Costs of Compliance section of this document and includes time for reviewing instructions, as well as completing and reviewing the collection of information. Therefore, all reporting associated with this NPRM is mandatory. Comments concerning the accuracy of this burden and suggestions for reducing the burden should be directed to the FAA at 800 Independence Ave. SW, Washington, DC 20591, ATTN: Information Collection Clearance Officer, AES-200. 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 [[Page 55305]] 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 SAS: Docket No. FAA-2018-0904; Product Identifier 2018-NM- 108-AD. (a) Comments Due Date We must receive comments by December 20, 2018. (b) Affected ADs None. (c) Applicability This AD applies to the Airbus SAS airplanes identified in paragraphs (c)(1) through (c)(7) of this AD, certificated in any category, all manufacturer serial numbers. (1) Model A330-223F and -243F airplanes. (2) Model A330-201, -202, -203, -223, and -243 airplanes. (3) Model A330-301, -302, -303, -321, -322, -323, -341, -342, and -343 airplanes. (4) Model A340-211, -212, and -213 airplanes. (5) Model A340-311, -312, and -313 airplanes. (6) Model A340-541 airplanes. (7) Model A340-642 airplanes. (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 27, Flight controls. (e) Reason This AD was prompted by a report that the right-hand (RH) and left-hand (LH) track station 4 sensor struts, in the case of down drive element disconnection, would be unable to provide failure detection information. We are issuing this AD to address abnormal flap movement due to mechanical drive station element disconnection at flap track station 4 or station 5 which could lead to undetected down drive shaft disconnection. Such a condition could result in complete flap disconnection in the case of additional failure on the remaining flap drive station, and could ultimately result in loss of control of the airplane. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Definitions For the purpose of this AD, the drive station elements are defined as the down drive, down drive shaft, geared rotary actuator (gearbox), geared rotary actuator (output lever and fork end), and drive strut. (h) Detailed and General Visual Inspections (1) At the applicable times specified in paragraphs (h)(1)(i) and (h)(1)(ii) of this AD, and thereafter not to exceed the applicable intervals specified in table 1 to paragraph (h)(1) of this AD, do a detailed inspection of the LH and RH track station 4 drive station elements for corrosion or ruptured, loose, or missing components (including any attached bolts and nuts that are loose, broken, or missing) and a general visual inspection of the LH and RH track station 4 sensor struts for corrosion or ruptured, loose, or missing components (including any attached bolts that are loose, broken, or missing), in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A330-27-3226, dated April 5, 2018; Airbus Service Bulletin A340-27-4206, dated April 3, 2018; or Airbus Service Bulletin A340-27-5071, dated April 3, 2018; as applicable. [GRAPHIC] [TIFF OMITTED] TP05NO18.001 (i) For airplanes that, as of the effective date of this AD, have accumulated less than 1,000 flight cycles since first flight: Before exceeding 24 months since first flight or within 18 months after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later, but without exceeding 2,300 flight cycles since first flight. (ii) For airplanes that, as of the effective date of this AD, have accumulated 1,000 or more flight cycles since first flight: Within 1,000 flight cycles or 12 months, whichever occurs first after the effective date of this AD. (2) If, during any general visual inspection required by paragraph (h)(1) of this AD, any corrosion is detected or any ruptured, loose, or missing components (including any attached bolts that are loose, broken, or missing) are detected, before further flight, accomplish a detailed inspection of the applicable LH or RH track station 5 drive station elements for corrosion or ruptured, loose, or missing components (including any attached bolts and nuts that are loose, broken, or missing) in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A330-27-3226, dated April 5, 2018; Airbus Service Bulletin A340-27-4206, dated April 3, 2018; or Airbus Service Bulletin A340-27-5071, dated April 3, 2018; as applicable. (i) Corrective Actions (1) If, during any detailed inspection required by paragraph (h)(1) of this AD, any corrosion is detected or any ruptured, loose, or missing components (including any [[Page 55306]] attached bolts and nuts that are loose, broken, or missing) are detected, before further flight, replace each affected part with a serviceable part in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A330-27-3226, dated April 5, 2018; Airbus Service Bulletin A340-27-4206, dated April 3, 2018; or Airbus Service Bulletin A340-27-5071, dated April 3, 2018; as applicable, or 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. (2) If, during any general visual inspection required by paragraph (h)(1) of this AD, any corrosion is detected or any ruptured, loose, or missing components (including any attached bolts that are loose, broken, or missing) are detected, before further flight, replace each affected part with a serviceable part in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A330-27-3226, dated April 5, 2018; Airbus Service Bulletin A340-27-4206, dated April 3, 2018; or Airbus Service Bulletin A340- 27-5071, dated April 3, 2018; as applicable, or using a method approved by the Manager, International Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA; or EASA; or Airbus SAS's EASA DOA. If approved by the DOA, the approval must include the DOA-authorized signature. (3) If, during any detailed inspection required by paragraph (h)(2) of this AD, any corrosion is detected or any ruptured, loose, or missing components (including any attached bolts and nuts that are loose, broken, or missing) are detected, before further flight, replace each affected part with a serviceable part in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A330-27-3226, dated April 5, 2018; Airbus Service Bulletin A340-27- 4206, dated April 3, 2018; or Airbus Service Bulletin A340-27-5071, dated April 3, 2018; as applicable, or using a method approved by the Manager, International Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA; or EASA; or Airbus SAS's EASA DOA. If approved by the DOA, the approval must include the DOA-authorized signature. (j) Reporting At the applicable time specified in paragraph (k)(1) or (k)(2) of this AD: Report the results (positive or negative) of each inspection required by paragraphs (h)(1) and (h)(2) of this AD to Airbus Service Bulletin Reporting Online Application on Airbus World (https://w3.airbus.com/), or submit the results to Airbus in accordance with the instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A330-27- 3226, dated April 5, 2018; Airbus Service Bulletin A340-27-4206, dated April 3, 2018; or Airbus Service Bulletin A340-27-5071, dated April 3, 2018. (1) If the inspection was done on or after the effective date of this AD: Submit the report within 90 days after the inspection. (2) If the inspection was done before the effective date of this AD: Submit the report within 90 days after the effective date of this AD. (k) 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 (l)(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 using a method approved by the Manager, International Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA; or EASA; or Airbus SAS's EASA 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. (4) Reporting Requirements: A federal agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, nor shall a person be subject to a penalty for failure to comply with a collection of information subject to the requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act unless that collection of information displays a current valid OMB Control Number. The OMB Control Number for this information collection is 2120-0056. Public reporting for this collection of information is estimated to be approximately 1 hour per response, including the time for reviewing instructions, completing and reviewing the collection of information. All responses to this collection of information are mandatory. Comments concerning the accuracy of this burden and suggestions for reducing the burden should be directed to the FAA at: 800 Independence Ave. SW, Washington, DC 20591, Attn: Information Collection Clearance Officer, AES-200. (l) Related Information (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA AD 2018-0151, 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-2018-0904. (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 October 19, 2018. Michael Kaszycki, Acting Director, System Oversight Division, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2018-23692 Filed 11-2-18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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(2) Contacting the Manufacturer: As of the DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION information on the availability of this
effective date of this AD, for any requirement material at the FAA, call 206–231–3195.
in this AD to obtain corrective actions from Federal Aviation Administration
a manufacturer, the action must be Examining the AD Docket
accomplished using a method approved by 14 CFR Part 39 You may examine the AD docket on
the Manager, International Section, Transport the internet at http://
[Docket No. FAA–2018–0904; Product
Standards Branch, FAA; or the European www.regulations.gov by searching for
Identifier 2018–NM–108–AD]
Aviation Safety Agency (EASA); or Airbus and locating Docket No. FAA–2018–
SAS’s EASA Design Organization Approval RIN 2120–AA64 0904; or in person at Docket Operations
(DOA). If approved by the DOA, the approval between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday
must include the DOA-authorized signature. Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS through Friday, except Federal holidays.
(3) Required for Compliance (RC): If any Airplanes The AD docket contains this NPRM, the
service information contains procedures or AGENCY: Federal Aviation regulatory evaluation, any comments
tests that are identified as RC, those Administration (FAA), DOT. received, and other information. The
procedures and tests must be done to comply street address for Docket Operations
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
with this AD; any procedures or tests that are (phone: 800–647–5527) is in the
not identified as RC are recommended. Those (NPRM).
ADDRESSES section. Comments will be
procedures and tests that are not identified SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new available in the AD docket shortly after
as RC may be deviated from using accepted airworthiness directive (AD) for all receipt.
methods in accordance with the operator’s Airbus SAS Model A330–200 Freighter FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
maintenance or inspection program without series, Model A330–200 series, Model
obtaining approval of an AMOC, provided
Vladimir Ulyanov, Aerospace Engineer,
A330–300 series, Model A340–200 International Section, Transport
the procedures and tests identified as RC can
series, Model A340–300 series, Model Standards Branch, FAA, 2200 South
be done and the airplane can be put back in
A340–500 series, and Model A340–600 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198;
an airworthy condition. Any substitutions or
series airplanes. This proposed AD was phone and fax: 206–231–3229.
changes to procedures or tests identified as
prompted by a report that certain sensor SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
RC require approval of an AMOC.
struts, in the case of down drive element
(n) Related Information disconnection, would be unable to Comments Invited
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing provide failure detection information. We invite you to send any written
Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA This proposed AD would require relevant data, views, or arguments about
Airworthiness Directive 2018–0131, dated repetitive inspections of certain drive this proposal. Send your comments to
June 19, 2018, for related information. This station elements and sensor struts; an an address listed under the ADDRESSES
MCAI may be found in the AD docket on the inspection of certain other drive station section. Include ‘‘Docket No. FAA–
internet at http://www.regulations.gov by elements if necessary; and corrective 2018–0904; Product Identifier 2018–
searching for and locating Docket No. FAA– actions if necessary. We are proposing NM–108–AD’’ at the beginning of your
2018–0903. this AD to address the unsafe condition comments. We specifically invite
(2) For more information about this AD, on these products. comments on the overall regulatory,
contact Sanjay Ralhan, Aerospace Engineer, DATES: We must receive comments on economic, environmental, and energy
International Section, Transport Standards this proposed AD by December 20, aspects of this NPRM. We will consider
Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th St., Des 2018. all comments received by the closing
Moines, WA 98198; telephone and fax 206– date and may amend this NPRM
ADDRESSES: You may send comments,
231–3223. because of those comments.
using the procedures found in 14 CFR
(3) For service information identified in We will post all comments we
this AD, contact Airbus SAS, Airworthiness
11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following
methods: receive, without change, to http://
Office—EIAS, Rond-Point Emile Dewoitine www.regulations.gov, including any
No: 2, 31700 Blagnac Cedex, France;
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to
http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the personal information you provide. We
telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61 will also post a report summarizing each
93 44 51; email account.airworth-eas@
instructions for submitting comments.
airbus.com; internet http://www.airbus.com.
• Fax: 202–493–2251. substantive verbal contact we receive
You may view this service information at the
• Mail: U.S. Department of about this NPRM.
FAA, Transport Standards Branch, 2200
Transportation, Docket Operations, Discussion
South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For M–30, West Building Ground Floor,
Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey The European Aviation Safety Agency
information on the availability of this (EASA), which is the Technical Agent
material at the FAA, call 206–231–3195. Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590.
• Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail for the Member States of the European
Issued in Des Moines, Washington, on address above between 9 a.m. and 5 Union, has issued EASA AD 2018–0151,
October 22, 2018. p.m., Monday through Friday, except dated July 16, 2018 (referred to after this
Federal holidays. as the Mandatory Continuing
Michael Kaszycki,
For service information identified in Airworthiness Information, or ‘‘the
Acting Director, System Oversight Division, MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe condition
this NPRM, contact Airbus SAS,
Aircraft Certification Service. for all Airbus SAS Model A330–200
Airworthiness Office—EAL, Rond-Point
[FR Doc. 2018–23689 Filed 11–2–18; 8:45 am] Freighter series, Model A330–200 series,
Emile Dewoitine No: 2, 31700 Blagnac
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P Cedex, France; phone: +33 5 61 93 36 Model A330–300 series, Model A340–
96; fax: +33 5 61 93 45 80; email: 200 series, Model A340–300 series,
airworthiness.A330-A340@airbus.com; Model A340–500 series, and Model
internet: http://www.airbus.com. You A340–600 series airplanes. The MCAI
may view this service information at the states:
FAA, Transport Standards Branch, 2200 Design features of the track station 4 sensor
South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For struts, respectively installed on the right
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hand (RH) and left hand (LH) wings of an You may examine the MCAI in the of business or by the means identified
aeroplane, ensure detection of any abnormal AD docket on the internet at http:// in the ADDRESSES section.
flap movement in case of a mechanical DSE www.regulations.gov by searching for
[drive station element] disconnection at the FAA’s Determination
and locating Docket No. FAA–2018–
level of the flap track station 4 or flap track This product has been approved by
station 5. Evidence was collected revealing
0904.
the aviation authority of another
that the track station 4 sensor strut, in case Related Service Information Under 1
of a down drive element disconnection, country, and is approved for operation
CFR Part 51 in the United States. Pursuant to our
would be unable to provide failure detection
information. Airbus SAS has issued the following bilateral agreement with the State of
This condition, if not detected and service information. Design Authority, we have been notified
corrected, in the case of an additional failure • Airbus Service Bulletin A330–27– of the unsafe condition described in the
on the remaining flap drive station, could MCAI and service information
3226, dated April 5, 2018.
lead to a complete flap disconnection, referenced above. We are proposing this
possibly resulting in loss of control of the • Airbus Service Bulletin A340–27–
AD because we evaluated all the
aeroplane. 4206, dated April 3, 2018.
relevant information and determined
To address this potential unsafe condition, • Airbus Service Bulletin A340–27– the unsafe condition described
Airbus published the applicable SB [Airbus 5071, dated April 3, 2018.
Service Bulletin A330–27–3226, dated April previously is likely to exist or develop
The service information describes on other products of the same type
5, 2018; Airbus Service Bulletin A340–27–
4206, dated April 3, 2018; or Airbus Service procedures for repetitive detailed design.
Bulletin A340–27–5071, dated April 3, 2018; inspections of the LH and RH track
station 4 drive station elements; Proposed Requirements of This NPRM
as applicable] to provide inspection
instructions of the track station 4 and track repetitive general visual inspections of This proposed AD would require
station 5 DSE and sensor struts of the LH and the LH and RH track station 4 sensor accomplishing the actions specified in
RH wings. struts; a detailed inspection of the track the service information described
For the reasons described above, this station 5 drive station elements if any previously. This proposed AD also
[EASA] AD requires repetitive [detailed] discrepancy is found during a general would require sending the inspection
inspections of the LH and RH track station visual inspection; and corrective actions results to Airbus SAS.
4 [DSE, repetitive general visual inspections
(i.e., replacement of affected parts).
of the LH and RH track station 4 sensor Costs of Compliance
struts,] and [for certain airplanes, a one-time These documents are distinct since they
detailed inspection of the LH or RH, as apply to different models. This service We estimate that this proposed AD
applicable] track station 5 DSE * * * and, information is reasonably available affects 105 airplanes of U.S. registry. We
depending on findings, accomplishment of because the interested parties have estimate the following costs to comply
applicable corrective action(s). access to it through their normal course with this proposed AD:
ESTIMATED COSTS FOR REQUIRED ACTIONS *
Cost per Cost on U.S.
Labor cost Parts cost product operators
7 work-hours × $85 per hour = $595 .......................................................................................... $0 $595 $62,475
* Table does not include estimated costs for reporting.
We estimate that it would take about collection of information subject to the section 106, describes the authority of
1 work-hour per product to comply with requirements of the Paperwork the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII:
the proposed reporting requirement in Reduction Act unless that collection of Aviation Programs, describes in more
this proposed AD. The average labor information displays a current valid detail the scope of the Agency’s
rate is $85 per hour. Based on these OMB control number. The control authority.
figures, we estimate the cost of reporting number for the collection of information We are issuing this rulemaking under
the inspection results on U.S. operators required by this NPRM is 2120–0056. the authority described in Subtitle VII,
to be $8,925, or $85 per product. The paperwork cost associated with this Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701:
We have received no definitive data NPRM has been detailed in the Costs of ‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that
that would enable us to provide cost Compliance section of this document section, Congress charges the FAA with
estimates for the on-condition actions and includes time for reviewing promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in
specified in this proposed AD. instructions, as well as completing and air commerce by prescribing regulations
According to the manufacturer, some reviewing the collection of information. for practices, methods, and procedures
or all of the costs of this proposed AD Therefore, all reporting associated with the Administrator finds necessary for
may be covered under warranty, thereby this NPRM is mandatory. Comments safety in air commerce. This regulation
reducing the cost impact on affected concerning the accuracy of this burden is within the scope of that authority
individuals. We do not control warranty and suggestions for reducing the burden because it addresses an unsafe condition
coverage for affected individuals. As a should be directed to the FAA at 800 that is likely to exist or develop on
result, we have included all known Independence Ave. SW, Washington, products identified in this rulemaking
costs in our cost estimate. DC 20591, ATTN: Information action.
Collection Clearance Officer, AES–200. This proposed AD is issued in
Paperwork Reduction Act accordance with authority delegated by
Authority for This Rulemaking
A federal agency may not conduct or the Executive Director, Aircraft
sponsor, and a person is not required to Title 49 of the United States Code Certification Service, as authorized by
respond to, nor shall a person be subject specifies the FAA’s authority to issue FAA Order 8000.51C. In accordance
to penalty for failure to comply with a rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, with that order, issuance of ADs is
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attached bolts and nuts that are loose, (k) Other FAA AD Provisions 2018–0151, dated July 16, 2018, for related
broken, or missing) are detected, before The following provisions also apply to this information. This MCAI may be found in the
further flight, replace each affected part with AD: AD docket on the internet at http://
a serviceable part in accordance with the (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance www.regulations.gov by searching for and
Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus (AMOCs): The Manager, International locating Docket No. FAA–2018–0904.
Service Bulletin A330–27–3226, dated April Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA, (2) For more information about this AD,
5, 2018; Airbus Service Bulletin A340–27– has the authority to approve AMOCs for this contact Vladimir Ulyanov, Aerospace
4206, dated April 3, 2018; or Airbus Service AD, if requested using the procedures found Engineer, International Section, Transport
Bulletin A340–27–5071, dated April 3, 2018; in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR Standards Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th
as applicable, or using a method approved by 39.19, send your request to your principal St., Des Moines, WA 98198; phone and fax:
the Manager, International Section, Transport inspector or local Flight Standards District 206–231–3229.
Standards Branch, FAA; or the European Office, as appropriate. If sending information (3) For service information identified in
Aviation Safety Agency (EASA); or Airbus directly to the International Section, send it this AD, contact Airbus SAS, Airworthiness
SAS’s EASA Design Organization Approval to the attention of the person identified in Office—EAL, Rond-Point Emile Dewoitine
(DOA). If approved by the DOA, the approval paragraph (l)(2) of this AD. Information may No: 2, 31700 Blagnac Cedex, France; phone:
must include the DOA-authorized signature. be emailed to: 9-ANM-116-AMOC- +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax: +33 5 61 93 45 80;
(2) If, during any general visual inspection REQUESTS@faa.gov. Before using any email: airworthiness.A330-A340@airbus.com;
required by paragraph (h)(1) of this AD, any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate internet: http://www.airbus.com. You may
corrosion is detected or any ruptured, loose, principal inspector, or lacking a principal view this service information at the FAA,
or missing components (including any inspector, the manager of the local flight Transport Standards Branch, 2200 South
attached bolts that are loose, broken, or standards district office/certificate holding 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For information
missing) are detected, before further flight, district office. on the availability of this material at the
replace each affected part with a serviceable (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any FAA, call 206–231–3195.
part in accordance with the Accomplishment requirement in this AD to obtain corrective
actions from a manufacturer, the action must Issued in Des Moines, Washington, on
Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A330–
be accomplished using a method approved October 19, 2018.
27–3226, dated April 5, 2018; Airbus Service
Bulletin A340–27–4206, dated April 3, 2018; by the Manager, International Section, Michael Kaszycki,
or Airbus Service Bulletin A340–27–5071, Transport Standards Branch, FAA; or using Acting Director, System Oversight Division,
dated April 3, 2018; as applicable, or using a method approved by the Manager, Aircraft Certification Service.
a method approved by the Manager, International Section, Transport Standards [FR Doc. 2018–23692 Filed 11–2–18; 8:45 am]
International Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA; or EASA; or Airbus SAS’s
EASA DOA. If approved by the DOA, the BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
Branch, FAA; or EASA; or Airbus SAS’s
EASA DOA. If approved by the DOA, the approval must include the DOA-authorized
approval must include the DOA-authorized signature.
signature. (3) Required for Compliance (RC): If any DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
(3) If, during any detailed inspection service information contains procedures or
required by paragraph (h)(2) of this AD, any tests that are identified as RC, those Federal Aviation Administration
corrosion is detected or any ruptured, loose, procedures and tests must be done to comply
or missing components (including any with this AD; any procedures or tests that are 14 CFR Part 71
attached bolts and nuts that are loose, not identified as RC are recommended. Those
procedures and tests that are not identified [Docket No. FAA–2018–0917; Airspace
broken, or missing) are detected, before Docket No. 18–ASW–14]
as RC may be deviated from using accepted
further flight, replace each affected part with
methods in accordance with the operator’s
a serviceable part in accordance with the RIN 2120–AA66
maintenance or inspection program without
Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus
obtaining approval of an AMOC, provided
Service Bulletin A330–27–3226, dated April
the procedures and tests identified as RC can Proposed Revocation of Class E
5, 2018; Airbus Service Bulletin A340–27– be done and the airplane can be put back in Airspace; Beeville-Chase Field, TX
4206, dated April 3, 2018; or Airbus Service an airworthy condition. Any substitutions or
Bulletin A340–27–5071, dated April 3, 2018; AGENCY: Federal Aviation
changes to procedures or tests identified as
as applicable, or using a method approved by RC require approval of an AMOC. Administration (FAA), DOT.
the Manager, International Section, Transport (4) Reporting Requirements: A federal ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
Standards Branch, FAA; or EASA; or Airbus agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a (NPRM).
SAS’s EASA DOA. If approved by the DOA, person is not required to respond to, nor
the approval must include the DOA- shall a person be subject to a penalty for SUMMARY: This action proposes to
authorized signature. failure to comply with a collection of remove Class E airspace extending
(j) Reporting information subject to the requirements of upward from 700 feet above the surface
the Paperwork Reduction Act unless that at Chase Field Industrial Airport,
At the applicable time specified in collection of information displays a current
paragraph (k)(1) or (k)(2) of this AD: Report Beeville-Chase Field, TX. The FAA is
valid OMB Control Number. The OMB
the results (positive or negative) of each Control Number for this information
proposing this action due to the
inspection required by paragraphs (h)(1) and collection is 2120–0056. Public reporting for cancellation of the standard instrument
(h)(2) of this AD to Airbus Service Bulletin this collection of information is estimated to approach procedures at the airport
Reporting Online Application on Airbus be approximately 1 hour per response, making the airspace no longer
World (https://w3.airbus.com/), or submit the including the time for reviewing instructions, necessary.
results to Airbus in accordance with the completing and reviewing the collection of
instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A330– DATES: Comments must be received on
information. All responses to this collection
27–3226, dated April 5, 2018; Airbus Service of information are mandatory. Comments or before December 20, 2018.
Bulletin A340–27–4206, dated April 3, 2018; concerning the accuracy of this burden and ADDRESSES: Send comments on this
or Airbus Service Bulletin A340–27–5071, suggestions for reducing the burden should proposal to the U.S. Department of
dated April 3, 2018. be directed to the FAA at: 800 Independence Transportation, Docket Operations,
(1) If the inspection was done on or after Ave. SW, Washington, DC 20591, Attn: West Building Ground Floor, Room
the effective date of this AD: Submit the Information Collection Clearance Officer,
report within 90 days after the inspection. W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE,
AES–200.
(2) If the inspection was done before the Washington, DC 20590; telephone (202)
effective date of this AD: Submit the report (l) Related Information 366–9826, or (800) 647–5527. You must
within 90 days after the effective date of this (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing identify FAA Docket No. FAA–2018–
AD. Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA AD 0917; Airspace Docket No. 18–ASW–14,
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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 December 20, 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 55303 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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