83 FR 55496 - Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 215 (November 6, 2018)

Page Range		55496-55498
FR Document		2018-24019
We are revising an earlier proposal, which would have applied to certain Airbus SAS Model A350-941 airplanes. This action revises the notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) by adding airplanes to the applicability and proposing to require revised maintenance requirements and airworthiness limitations. We are proposing this airworthiness directive (AD) to address the unsafe condition on these products. Since these changes would impose an additional burden over the proposed requirements in the NPRM, we are reopening the comment period to allow the public the chance to comment on these proposed changes.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2018-0508; Product Identifier 2018-NM-012-AD]
RIN 2120-AA64


Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Supplemental notice of proposed rulemaking (SNPRM); reopening 
of comment period.

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SUMMARY: We are revising an earlier proposal, which would have applied 
to certain Airbus SAS Model A350-941 airplanes. This action revises the 
notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) by adding airplanes to the 
applicability and proposing to require revised maintenance requirements 
and airworthiness limitations. We are proposing this airworthiness 
directive (AD) to address the unsafe condition on these products. Since 
these changes would impose an additional burden over the proposed 
requirements in the NPRM, we are reopening the comment period to allow 
the public the chance to comment on these proposed changes.

DATES: The comment period for the NPRM published in the Federal 
Register on June 11, 2018 (83 FR 26884), is reopened.
    We must receive comments on this SNPRM by December 21, 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: 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.
    For service information identified in this NPRM, contact Airbus 
SAS, Airworthiness Office--EAL, Rond-Point Emile Dewoitine No: 2, 31700 
Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone +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 referenced 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-
0508; 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 SNPRM, 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: Kathleen Arrigotti, Aerospace 
Engineer, International Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA, 2200 
South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; telephone and fax 206-231-3218.

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-2018-0508; 
Product Identifier 2018-NM-012-AD'' at the beginning of your comments. 
We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory, economic, 
environmental, and energy aspects of this SNPRM. We will consider all 
comments received by the closing date and may amend this SNPRM 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 SNPRM.

Discussion

    We issued an NPRM to amend 14 CFR part 39 by adding an AD that 
would apply to certain Airbus SAS Model A350-941 airplanes. The NPRM 
published in the Federal Register on June 11, 2018 (83 FR 26884). The 
NPRM was prompted by a determination that more restrictive maintenance 
requirements and airworthiness limitations are necessary. The NPRM 
proposed to require revising the existing maintenance or inspection 
program, as applicable, to incorporate new or more restrictive 
maintenance requirements and airworthiness limitations.

Actions Since the NPRM Was Issued

    Since we issued the NPRM, the service information referenced in the 
NPRM has been further revised to include new or more restrictive 
maintenance requirements and airworthiness limitations.
    The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical 
Agent for the Member States of the European Union, has issued EASA AD 
2018-0179, dated August 23, 2018, to correct an unsafe condition on all 
Airbus SAS Model A350-941 and -1041 airplanes. EASA AD 2018-0179 
states:

    Certification Maintenance Requirements (CMR) for the Airbus 
A350, which are approved by EASA, are currently defined and 
published in the Airbus A350 ALS Part 3 document. These instructions 
have been identified as mandatory for continued airworthiness.
    Failure to accomplish these instructions could result in an 
unsafe condition.
    EASA previously issued AD 2018-0004 to require the actions as 
specified in Airbus A350 ALS Part 3 Revision 04.
    Since this [EASA] AD was issued, Airbus published variation 4.2 
of Airbus A350 ALS Part 3, to introduce new and more restrictive 
CMRs.
    For the reason described above, this [EASA] AD requires 
accomplishment of the actions specified in the ALS.

    EASA previously issued AD 2018-0004, dated January 9, 2018, to 
correct an unsafe condition on all Airbus SAS Model A350-941 airplanes. 
EASA AD 2018-0004 states:


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    Certification Maintenance Requirements (CMR) for the Airbus 
A350, which are approved by EASA, are currently defined and 
published in the Airbus A350 ALS Part 3 document. These instructions 
have been identified as mandatory for continued airworthiness.
    Failure to accomplish these instructions could result in an 
unsafe condition.
    EASA previously issued AD 2017-0029 to require the actions as 
specified in Airbus A350 ALS Part 3 Revision 03.
    Since this [EASA] AD was issued, Airbus published Revision 04 of 
Airbus A350 ALS Part 3, to introduce new and more restrictive CMRs.
    For the reason described above, this [EASA] AD retains the 
requirements of EASA AD 2017-0029, which is superseded, and requires 
accomplishment of the actions specified in the ALS.

    EASA ADs 2018-0004 and 2018-0179 are collectively referred to after 
this as the Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or ``the 
MCAI''. 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-2018-0508.

Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51

    Airbus has issued A350 Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS) Part 
3, Certification Maintenance Requirements (CMR), Revision 04, dated 
December 15, 2017, as supplemented by Airworthiness Limitations Section 
(ALS) Part 3, Certification Maintenance Requirements (CMR), Variation 
4.2, dated July 26, 2018, which describes mandatory maintenance tasks 
that operators must perform at specified intervals. 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.

Comments

    We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing 
this proposed AD. We considered the comment received.

Request To Use Later-Approved Revisions of the Service Information

    Delta Air Lines (DAL) requested that we revise the proposed AD to 
allow use of later-approved revisions of the service information. DAL 
stated that the allowance of later-approved revisions would address the 
Airworthiness Limitation and Type Design conflict cited in the 
Supplemental Information section of the NPRM, without applying 
conditions to the applicability that are related to the original 
certificate of airworthiness date or original export certificate of 
airworthiness date. DAL also stated that Airbus recommends that 
operators consider implementing later-approved revisions to eliminate 
the need for operators to obtain an alternative method of compliance 
(AMOC) when updating maintenance programs to more current revisions and 
variations of Airbus A350 Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS) Part 
3, Certification Maintenance Requirements (CMR). DAL stated that the 
revisions and variations are EASA-approved documents and therefore FAA-
approved documents via bilateral agreements. DAL added that fewer AMOCs 
would reduce the workload of both the FAA and operators.
    We disagree with the commenter's request. We may not refer to any 
document that does not yet exist. Doing so violates Office of the 
Federal Register (OFR) regulations for approval of materials 
``incorporated by reference,'' as specified in 1 CFR 51.1(f). In 
general terms, we are required by these OFR regulations to either 
publish the service document contents as part of the actual AD 
language; or submit the service document to the OFR for approval as 
``referenced'' material, in which case we may only refer to such 
material in the text of an AD. An AD may refer to the service document 
only if the OFR approved it for ``incorporation by reference.'' See 1 
CFR part 51.
    To allow operators to use later revisions of the referenced 
document (issued after publication of the AD), either we must revise 
the AD to refer to specific later revisions, or operators must request 
approval to use later revisions as an AMOC with the AD under the 
provisions of paragraph (i)(1) of this proposed AD. We have not changed 
this proposed AD in this regard.

FAA's Determination and Proposed Requirements of This SNPRM

    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 pertinent information and determined an unsafe condition 
exists and is likely to exist or develop on other products of the same 
type design.
    Certain changes described above expand the scope of the NPRM. As a 
result, we have determined that it is necessary to reopen the comment 
period to provide additional opportunity for the public to comment on 
this SNPRM.

Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this proposed AD affects 11 airplanes of U.S. 
registry.
    We estimate the following costs to comply with this proposed AD:
    We have determined that revising the existing maintenance or 
inspection program takes an average of 90 work-hours per operator, 
although this figure may vary from operator to operator. In the past, 
we have estimated that this action takes 1 work-hour per airplane. 
Since operators incorporate maintenance or inspection program changes 
for their affected fleet(s), we have determined that a per-operator 
estimate is more accurate than a per-airplane estimate. Therefore, we 
estimate the total cost per operator to be $7,650 (90 work-hours x $85 
per work-hour).

Authority for This Rulemaking

    Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to 
issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the 
authority of the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII: Aviation Programs, 
describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's authority.
    We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in 
Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: ``General 
requirements.'' Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with 
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing 
regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator 
finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within 
the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition 
that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this 
rulemaking action.
    This proposed AD is issued in accordance with authority delegated 
by the Executive Director, Aircraft Certification Service, as 
authorized by FAA Order 8000.51C. In accordance with that order, 
issuance of ADs is normally a function of the Compliance and 
Airworthiness Division, but during this transition period, the 
Executive Director has delegated the authority to issue ADs applicable 
to transport category airplanes and associated appliances 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

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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

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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]

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2. The FAA amends Sec.  39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness 
directive (AD):

Airbus: Docket No. FAA-2018-0508; Product Identifier 2018-NM-012-AD.

(a) Comments Due Date

    We must receive comments by December 21, 2018.

(b) Affected ADs

    None.

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to Airbus SAS Model A350-941 and -1041 
airplanes, certificated in any category, with an original 
certificate of airworthiness or original export certificate of 
airworthiness issued on or before July 26, 2018.

(d) Subject

    Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 05, Time Limits/
Maintenance Checks.

(e) Reason

    This AD was prompted by a determination that more restrictive 
maintenance requirements and airworthiness limitations are 
necessary. We are issuing this AD to address safety-significant 
latent failures that would, in combination with one or more other 
specific failures or events, result in a hazardous or catastrophic 
failure condition.

(f) Compliance

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

(g) Maintenance or Inspection Program Revision

    Within 90 days after the effective date of this AD, revise the 
existing maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, to 
incorporate Airbus A350 Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS) Part 
3, Certification Maintenance Requirements (CMR), Revision 04, dated 
December 15, 2017, as supplemented by Airworthiness Limitations 
Section (ALS) Part 3, Certification Maintenance Requirements (CMR), 
Variation 4.2, dated July 26, 2018. The initial compliance time for 
accomplishing the actions is at the applicable times specified in 
Airbus A350 Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS) Part 3, 
Certification Maintenance Requirements (CMR), Revision 04, dated 
December 15, 2017, including Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS) 
Part 3, Certification Maintenance Requirements (CMR), Variation 4.2, 
dated July 26, 2018; or within 90 days after the effective date of 
this AD; whichever occurs later.

(h) No Alternative Actions or Intervals

    After the existing maintenance or inspection program has been 
revised as required by paragraph (g) of this AD, no alternative 
actions (e.g., inspections) or intervals, may be used unless the 
actions or intervals are approved as an alternative method of 
compliance (AMOC) in accordance with the procedures specified in 
paragraph (i)(1) of this AD.

(i) 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 (j)(2) of this AD. Information 
may be emailed to: [email protected]. Before using any 
approved AMOC, notify your appropriate principal inspector, or 
lacking a principal inspector, the manager of the local flight 
standards district office/certificate holding district office.
    (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any requirement in this AD 
to obtain corrective actions from a manufacturer, the action must be 
accomplished using a method approved by the Manager, International 
Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA; or the European Aviation 
Safety Agency (EASA); or Airbus SAS's EASA Design Organization 
Approval (DOA). If approved by the DOA, the approval must include 
the DOA-authorized signature.
    (3) Required for Compliance (RC): If any service information 
contains procedures or tests that are identified as RC, those 
procedures and tests must be done to comply with this AD; any 
procedures or tests that are not identified as RC are recommended. 
Those procedures and tests that are not identified as RC may be 
deviated from using accepted methods in accordance with the 
operator's maintenance or inspection program without obtaining 
approval of an AMOC, provided the procedures and tests identified as 
RC can be done and the airplane can be put back in an airworthy 
condition. Any substitutions or changes to procedures or tests 
identified as RC require approval of an AMOC.

(j) Related Information

    (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information 
(MCAI) EASA AD 2018-0179, dated August 23, 2018, and EASA AD 2018-
0004, dated January 9, 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-
2018-0508.
    (2) For more information about this AD, contact Kathleen 
Arrigotti, Aerospace Engineer, International Section, Transport 
Standards Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; 
telephone and fax 206-231-3218.
    (3) For service information identified in this AD, contact 
Airbus SAS, Airworthiness Office--EAL, Rond-Point Emile Dewoitine 
No: 2, 31700 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone +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 25, 2018.
Michael Kaszycki,
Acting Director, System Oversight Division, Aircraft Certification 
Service.
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This section of the FEDERAL REGISTER • Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of We will post all comments we
contains notices to the public of the proposed Transportation, Docket Operations, receive, without change, to http://
issuance of rules and regulations. The M–30, West Building Ground Floor, www.regulations.gov, including any
purpose of these notices is to give interested Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey personal information you provide. We
persons an opportunity to participate in the Avenue SE, Washington, DC, between 9 will also post a report summarizing each
rule making prior to the adoption of the final
rules.
a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through substantive verbal contact we receive
Friday, except Federal holidays. about this SNPRM.
For service information identified in Discussion
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION this NPRM, contact Airbus SAS,
Airworthiness Office—EAL, Rond-Point We issued an NPRM to amend 14 CFR
Federal Aviation Administration Emile Dewoitine No: 2, 31700 Blagnac part 39 by adding an AD that would
Cedex, France; telephone +33 5 61 93 36 apply to certain Airbus SAS Model
14 CFR Part 39 96; fax +33 5 61 93 45 80; email A350–941 airplanes. The NPRM
continued-airworthiness.a350@ published in the Federal Register on
[Docket No. FAA–2018–0508; Product June 11, 2018 (83 FR 26884). The NPRM
Identifier 2018–NM–012–AD] airbus.com; internet http://
www.airbus.com. You may view this was prompted by a determination that
RIN 2120–AA64 referenced service information at the more restrictive maintenance
FAA, Transport Standards Branch, 2200 requirements and airworthiness
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS limitations are necessary. The NPRM
Airplanes South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For
information on the availability of this proposed to require revising the existing
AGENCY: Federal Aviation material at the FAA, call 206–231–3195. maintenance or inspection program, as
Administration (FAA), DOT. applicable, to incorporate new or more
Examining the AD Docket restrictive maintenance requirements
ACTION: Supplemental notice of
You may examine the AD docket on and airworthiness limitations.
proposed rulemaking (SNPRM);
reopening of comment period. the internet at http:// Actions Since the NPRM Was Issued
www.regulations.gov by searching for Since we issued the NPRM, the
SUMMARY: We are revising an earlier and locating Docket No. FAA–2018–
proposal, which would have applied to service information referenced in the
0508; or in person at Docket Operations NPRM has been further revised to
certain Airbus SAS Model A350–941 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday
airplanes. This action revises the notice include new or more restrictive
through Friday, except Federal holidays. maintenance requirements and
of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) by The AD docket contains this SNPRM,
adding airplanes to the applicability and airworthiness limitations.
the regulatory evaluation, any The European Aviation Safety Agency
proposing to require revised comments received, and other
maintenance requirements and (EASA), which is the Technical Agent
information. The street address for for the Member States of the European
airworthiness limitations. We are Docket Operations (phone: 800–647–
proposing this airworthiness directive Union, has issued EASA AD 2018–0179,
5527) is in the ADDRESSES section. dated August 23, 2018, to correct an
(AD) to address the unsafe condition on Comments will be available in the AD
these products. Since these changes unsafe condition on all Airbus SAS
docket shortly after receipt. Model A350–941 and –1041 airplanes.
would impose an additional burden
over the proposed requirements in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: EASA AD 2018–0179 states:
NPRM, we are reopening the comment Kathleen Arrigotti, Aerospace Engineer, Certification Maintenance Requirements
period to allow the public the chance to International Section, Transport (CMR) for the Airbus A350, which are
comment on these proposed changes. Standards Branch, FAA, 2200 South approved by EASA, are currently defined and
216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; published in the Airbus A350 ALS Part 3
DATES: The comment period for the document. These instructions have been
telephone and fax 206–231–3218.
NPRM published in the Federal identified as mandatory for continued
Register on June 11, 2018 (83 FR 26884), SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: airworthiness.
is reopened. Failure to accomplish these instructions
Comments Invited could result in an unsafe condition.
We must receive comments on this
SNPRM by December 21, 2018. We invite you to send any written EASA previously issued AD 2018–0004 to
relevant data, views, or arguments about require the actions as specified in Airbus
ADDRESSES: You may send comments, A350 ALS Part 3 Revision 04.
using the procedures found in 14 CFR this proposal. Send your comments to Since this [EASA] AD was issued, Airbus
11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following an address listed under the ADDRESSES published variation 4.2 of Airbus A350 ALS
methods: section. Include ‘‘Docket No. FAA– Part 3, to introduce new and more restrictive
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to 2018–0508; Product Identifier 2018– CMRs.
khammond on DSK30JT082PROD with PROPOSAL

http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the NM–012–AD’’ at the beginning of your For the reason described above, this
instructions for submitting comments. comments. We specifically invite [EASA] AD requires accomplishment of the
• Fax: 202–493–2251. comments on the overall regulatory, actions specified in the ALS.
• Mail: U.S. Department of economic, environmental, and energy EASA previously issued AD 2018–
Transportation, Docket Operations, aspects of this SNPRM. We will 0004, dated January 9, 2018, to correct
M–30, West Building Ground Floor, consider all comments received by the an unsafe condition on all Airbus SAS
Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey closing date and may amend this Model A350–941 airplanes. EASA AD
Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590. SNPRM based on those comments. 2018–0004 states:

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substantial direct effect on the States, on would, in combination with one or more the approval must include the DOA-
the relationship between the national other specific failures or events, result in a authorized signature.
Government and the States, or on the hazardous or catastrophic failure condition. (3) Required for Compliance (RC): If any
service information contains procedures or
distribution of power and (f) Compliance
tests that are identified as RC, those
responsibilities among the various Comply with this AD within the procedures and tests must be done to comply
levels of government. compliance times specified, unless already with this AD; any procedures or tests that are
For the reasons discussed above, I done. not identified as RC are recommended. Those
certify this proposed regulation: procedures and tests that are not identified
(g) Maintenance or Inspection Program
1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory Revision as RC may be deviated from using accepted
action’’ under Executive Order 12866; methods in accordance with the operator’s
2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the Within 90 days after the effective date of maintenance or inspection program without
this AD, revise the existing maintenance or obtaining approval of an AMOC, provided
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures inspection program, as applicable, to
(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); the procedures and tests identified as RC can
incorporate Airbus A350 Airworthiness be done and the airplane can be put back in
3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in Limitations Section (ALS) Part 3, an airworthy condition. Any substitutions or
Alaska; and Certification Maintenance Requirements changes to procedures or tests identified as
4. Will not have a significant (CMR), Revision 04, dated December 15, RC require approval of an AMOC.
economic impact, positive or negative, 2017, as supplemented by Airworthiness
on a substantial number of small entities Limitations Section (ALS) Part 3, (j) Related Information
under the criteria of the Regulatory Certification Maintenance Requirements (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing
(CMR), Variation 4.2, dated July 26, 2018. Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA AD
Flexibility Act.
The initial compliance time for 2018–0179, dated August 23, 2018, and
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 accomplishing the actions is at the applicable EASA AD 2018–0004, dated January 9, 2018,
times specified in Airbus A350 for related information. This MCAI may be
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS) Part found in the AD docket on the internet at
safety, Incorporation by reference, 3, Certification Maintenance Requirements http://www.regulations.gov by searching for
Safety. (CMR), Revision 04, dated December 15, and locating Docket No. FAA–2018–0508.
2017, including Airworthiness Limitations (2) For more information about this AD,
The Proposed Amendment Section (ALS) Part 3, Certification contact Kathleen Arrigotti, Aerospace
Accordingly, under the authority Maintenance Requirements (CMR), Variation Engineer, International Section, Transport
delegated to me by the Administrator, 4.2, dated July 26, 2018; or within 90 days Standards Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th
the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part after the effective date of this AD; whichever St., Des Moines, WA 98198; telephone and
occurs later. fax 206–231–3218.
39 as follows:
(h) No Alternative Actions or Intervals (3) For service information identified in
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS After the existing maintenance or this AD, contact Airbus SAS, Airworthiness
DIRECTIVES inspection program has been revised as Office—EAL, Rond-Point Emile Dewoitine
required by paragraph (g) of this AD, no No: 2, 31700 Blagnac Cedex, France;
■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 alternative actions (e.g., inspections) or telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61
continues to read as follows: intervals, may be used unless the actions or 93 45 80; email continued-
intervals are approved as an alternative airworthiness.a350@airbus.com; internet
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. http://www.airbus.com. You may view this
method of compliance (AMOC) in
accordance with the procedures specified in service information at the FAA, Transport
§ 39.13 [Amended]
paragraph (i)(1) of this AD. Standards Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des
■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding Moines, WA. For information on the
the following new airworthiness (i) Other FAA AD Provisions availability of this material at the FAA, call
directive (AD): The following provisions also apply to this 206–231–3195.
Airbus: Docket No. FAA–2018–0508; Product AD: Issued in Des Moines, Washington, on
Identifier 2018–NM–012–AD. (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance October 25, 2018.
(AMOCs): The Manager, International
(a) Comments Due Date Michael Kaszycki,
Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA,
has the authority to approve AMOCs for this Acting Director, System Oversight Division,
We must receive comments by December
AD, if requested using the procedures found Aircraft Certification Service.
21, 2018.
in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR [FR Doc. 2018–24019 Filed 11–5–18; 8:45 am]
(b) Affected ADs 39.19, send your request to your principal BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
None. inspector or local Flight Standards District
Office, as appropriate. If sending information
(c) Applicability directly to the International Section, send it DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
This AD applies to Airbus SAS Model to the attention of the person identified in
A350–941 and -1041 airplanes, certificated in paragraph (j)(2) of this AD. Information may
Federal Aviation Administration
any category, with an original certificate of be emailed to: 9-ANM-116-AMOC-
airworthiness or original export certificate of REQUESTS@faa.gov. Before using any
airworthiness issued on or before July 26, approved AMOC, notify your appropriate 14 CFR Part 39
2018. principal inspector, or lacking a principal [Docket No. FAA–2018–0907; Product
inspector, the manager of the local flight Identifier 2018–NM–118–AD]
(d) Subject standards district office/certificate holding
Air Transport Association (ATA) of district office. RIN 2120–AA64
khammond on DSK30JT082PROD with PROPOSAL

America Code 05, Time Limits/Maintenance (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any
Checks. requirement in this AD to obtain corrective Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS
actions from a manufacturer, the action must Airplanes
(e) Reason be accomplished using a method approved
This AD was prompted by a determination by the Manager, International Section, AGENCY: Federal Aviation
that more restrictive maintenance Transport Standards Branch, FAA; or the Administration (FAA), DOT.
requirements and airworthiness limitations European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA); or ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
are necessary. We are issuing this AD to Airbus SAS’s EASA Design Organization (NPRM).
address safety-significant latent failures that Approval (DOA). If approved by the DOA,

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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		Supplemental notice of proposed rulemaking (SNPRM); reopening of comment period.
Dates		The comment period for the NPRM published in the Federal Register on June 11, 2018 (83 FR 26884), is reopened.
Contact		Kathleen Arrigotti, Aerospace Engineer, International Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; telephone and fax 206-231-3218.
FR Citation		83 FR 55496
RIN Number		2120-AA64
CFR Associated		Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety
83 FR 55496 - Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes

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Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 215 (November 6, 2018)

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