83 FR 55498 - Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 215 (November 6, 2018)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 215 (November 6, 2018)
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[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 215 (Tuesday, November 6, 2018)] [Proposed Rules] [Pages 55498-55502] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2018-24020] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2018-0907; Product Identifier 2018-NM-118-AD] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). ----------------------------------------------------------------------- [[Page 55499]] SUMMARY: We propose to supersede Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2017-07- 05, which applies to all Airbus SAS Model A300 series airplanes; and Model A300 B4-600, B4-600R, and F4-600R series airplanes, and Model A300 C4-605R Variant F airplanes (collectively called Model A300-600 series airplanes). AD 2017-07-05 requires repetitive detailed visual inspections of the main landing gear (MLG) leg components and replacement of the MLG leg if cracked components are found. Since we issued AD 2017-07-05, further investigation revealed that overhaul of the MLG does not alleviate the need for inspecting the MLG hinge arm/ barrel pin for cracking. This proposed AD would retain the requirements of AD 2017-07-05 and remove the credit for doing a MLG overhaul in lieu of the initial inspection of the MLG leg components. We are proposing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products. DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD 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: 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--EAW, Rond-Point Emile Dewoitine No: 2, 31700 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61 93 44 51; 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- 0907; 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: Dan Rodina, Aerospace Engineer, International Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; telephone and fax 206-231-3225. 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-2018-0907; Product Identifier 2018-NM-118-AD'' at the beginning of your comments. We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory, economic, environmental, and energy aspects of this proposed AD. We will consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend this proposed 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 proposed AD. Discussion We issued AD 2017-07-05, Amendment 39-18843 (82 FR 16101, April 3, 2017) (``AD 2017-07-05''), for all Airbus SAS Model A300 series airplanes; and Model A300-600 series airplanes. AD 2017-07-05 requires repetitive detailed visual inspections of the MLG leg components and replacement of the MLG leg if cracked components are found. AD 2017-07- 05 resulted from reports of cracks in MLG leg components. We issued AD 2017-07-05 to address cracking of certain components in the MLG leg, which could result in a MLG collapse, and consequent damage to the airplane and injury to the airplane occupants. Actions Since AD 2017-07-05 Was Issued Since we issued AD 2017-07-05, further investigation revealed that overhaul of the MLG does not alleviate the need for inspecting the MLG hinge arm/barrel pin for cracking. This proposed AD would retain the requirements of AD 2017-07-05 and remove the credit for substituting MLG overhaul in lieu of the initial inspection of the MLG leg components. The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical Agent for the Member States of the European Union, has issued EASA AD 2018-0170, dated August 6, 2018 (referred to after this as the Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or ``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for all Airbus SAS Model A300 series airplanes; and Model A300-600 series airplanes. The MCAI states: Two cases were reported of finding a cracked MLG hinge arm/ barrel pin, one was discovered in service during a maintenance task and the other one was identified during MLG overhaul. This condition, if not detected and corrected, could lead to MLG collapse, possibly resulting in damage to the aeroplane and injury to occupants. To address this potential unsafe condition, Airbus issued [Alert Operators Transmission] AOT A32W008-16 (original issue) to provide instructions for detailed visual inspections (DET) to detect cracks and EASA issued AD 2016-0058 accordingly [which corresponds to FAA AD 2017-07-05], requiring repetitive DET of the affected parts and, depending on findings, replacement of the affected MLG leg. Since that AD was issued, further investigation results highlighted that, the overhaul of the MLG cannot alleviate the inspection need of the hinge arm/barrel pin. For the reasons described above, this [EASA] AD retains the requirement of EASA AD 2016-0058, which is superseded, removing the credit of MLG overhaul for the first inspection of the pin. 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- 0907. Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 Airbus has issued Alert Operators Transmission (AOT) A32W008-16, Rev 01, dated July 30, 2018, including Appendixes 1 through 4. This service information describes procedures for inspecting the MLG hinge arm/barrel pin for cracking, and replacement of the MLG leg if cracking is detected. 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 [[Page 55500]] 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 retain all requirements of AD 2017-07-05. This proposed AD would require repetitive detailed visual inspections of the MLG leg components for cracking and replacement of the MLG leg if cracked components are found. This proposed AD also would require reporting the findings of each inspection by sending the inspection results to Airbus SAS. Costs of Compliance We estimate that this proposed AD affects 128 airplanes of U.S. registry. We estimate the following costs to comply with this proposed AD: Estimated Costs for Required Actions ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Labor cost Parts cost Cost per product Cost on U.S. operators ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 work-hour x $85 per hour = $85, $0 $85, per inspection cycle... $10,880, per inspection per inspection cycle. cycle. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Estimated Costs of On-Condition Actions ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Labor cost Parts cost Cost per product ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 20 work-hours x $85 per hour = $3,400,000 per MLG $3,401,700 per $1,700 per MLG. MLG. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ We estimate that it would take about 1 work-hour per product to comply with the 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 $85 per product. The new requirements of this proposed AD add no additional economic burden. 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 AD is 2120- 0056. The paperwork cost associated with this AD 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 AD 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 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 removing Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2017-07-05, Amendment 39-18843 (82 FR 16101, April 3, 2017), and adding the following new AD: Airbus SAS: Docket No. FAA-2018-0907; Product Identifier 2018-NM- 118-AD. (a) Comments Due Date We must receive comments by December 21, 2018. [[Page 55501]] (b) Affected ADs This AD replaces AD 2017-07-05, Amendment 39-18843 (82 FR 16101, April 3, 2017) (``AD 2017-07-05''). (c) Applicability This AD applies to Airbus SAS airplanes, certificated in any category, all manufacturer serial numbers, identified in paragraphs (c)(1) through (c)(5) of this AD. (1) Model A300 B2-1A, B2-1C, B2K-3C, B2-203, B4-2C, B4-103, and B4-203 airplanes. (2) Model A300 B4-601, B4-603, B4-620, and B4-622 airplanes. (3) Model A300 B4-605R and B4-622R airplanes. (4) Model A300 F4-605R and F4-622R airplanes. (5) Model A300 C4-605R Variant F airplanes. (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 32, Landing Gear. (e) Reason This AD was prompted by reports of cracks in main landing gear (MLG) leg components. We are issuing this AD to address cracking of certain components in the MLG leg, which could result in a MLG collapse, and consequent damage to the airplane and injury to the airplane occupants. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Definition For the purpose of this AD an affected part is an MLG hinge arm/ barrel pin having part number (P/N) C66441-(X) and P/N C65543-(X), where the X is representing a variable number. (h) Repetitive Inspections At the applicable compliance time specified in figure 1 to paragraph (h) of this AD, and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 100 flight cycles, accomplish a detailed visual inspection of the internal diameter of each affected MLG hinge arm/barrel pin for cracking, in accordance with the instructions of Airbus Alert Operators Transmission (AOT) A32W008-16, Rev 01, dated July 30, 2018, including Appendixes 1 through 4, (``AOT 32W008-16, Rev 01''). [GRAPHIC] [TIFF OMITTED] TP06NO18.000 (i) Corrective Action If any crack is found during any inspection required by paragraph (h) of this AD: Before further flight, replace the MLG leg in accordance with the instructions of Airbus AOT 32W008-16, Rev 01. Replacement of a MLG leg does not constitute terminating action for the repetitive inspections required by paragraph (h) of this AD. (j) Reporting At the applicable time specified in paragraph (j)(1) or (j)(2) of this AD, report the inspection results required by paragraph (h) of this AD to Airbus SAS. This can be accomplished using the instructions of Airbus AOT 32W008-16, Rev 01. (1) If the inspection was done on or after the effective date of this AD: Submit the report within 30 days after each inspection required by paragraph (h) of this AD. (2) If the inspection was done before the effective date of this AD: Submit the report within 30 days after the effective date of this AD. (k) Credit for Previous Actions This paragraph provides credit for the initial inspection required by paragraph (h) of this AD and corrective actions required by paragraph (i) of this AD, if those actions were performed before the effective date of this AD using the instructions of Airbus AOT A32W008-16, dated February 25, 2016, including Appendices 1 through 4. (l) Other FAA AD Provisions (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager, International Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your request to your principal inspector or local Flight Standards District Office, as appropriate. If sending information directly to the International Section, send it to the attention of the person identified in paragraph (m)(2) of this AD. Information may be emailed to: [email protected]. Before using any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager of the local flight standards district office/certificate holding district office. (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: As of the effective date of this AD, 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 [[Page 55502]] 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) 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. (m) Related Information (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA AD 2018-0170, dated August 6, 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-2018-0907. (2) For more information about this AD, contact Dan Rodina, Aerospace Engineer, International Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; telephone and fax 206-231-3225. (3) For service information identified in this AD, contact Airbus SAS, Airworthiness Office-EAW, Rond-Point Emile Dewoitine No: 2, 31700 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61 93 44 51; 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 24, 2018. Michael Kaszycki, Acting Director, System Oversight Division, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2018-24020 Filed 11-5-18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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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
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(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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SUMMARY: We propose to supersede The AD docket contains this NPRM, the overhaul in lieu of the initial inspection
Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2017–07– regulatory evaluation, any comments of the MLG leg components.
05, which applies to all Airbus SAS received, and other information. The The European Aviation Safety Agency
Model A300 series airplanes; and Model street address for Docket Operations (EASA), which is the Technical Agent
A300 B4–600, B4–600R, and F4–600R (phone 800–647–5527) is in the for the Member States of the European
series airplanes, and Model A300 C4– ADDRESSES section. Comments will be Union, has issued EASA AD 2018–0170,
605R Variant F airplanes (collectively available in the AD docket shortly after dated August 6, 2018 (referred to after
called Model A300–600 series receipt. this as the Mandatory Continuing
airplanes). AD 2017–07–05 requires FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dan Airworthiness Information, or ‘‘the
repetitive detailed visual inspections of Rodina, Aerospace Engineer, MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe condition
the main landing gear (MLG) leg International Section, Transport for all Airbus SAS Model A300 series
components and replacement of the Standards Branch, FAA, 2200 South airplanes; and Model A300–600 series
MLG leg if cracked components are 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; airplanes. The MCAI states:
found. Since we issued AD 2017–07–05, telephone and fax 206–231–3225. Two cases were reported of finding a
further investigation revealed that SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: cracked MLG hinge arm/barrel pin, one was
overhaul of the MLG does not alleviate discovered in service during a maintenance
the need for inspecting the MLG hinge Comments Invited task and the other one was identified during
arm/barrel pin for cracking. This MLG overhaul.
We invite you to send any written This condition, if not detected and
proposed AD would retain the relevant data, views, or arguments about corrected, could lead to MLG collapse,
requirements of AD 2017–07–05 and this proposal. Send your comments to possibly resulting in damage to the aeroplane
remove the credit for doing a MLG an address listed under the ADDRESSES and injury to occupants.
overhaul in lieu of the initial inspection section. Include ‘‘Docket No. FAA– To address this potential unsafe condition,
of the MLG leg components. We are 2018–0907; Product Identifier 2018– Airbus issued [Alert Operators Transmission]
proposing this AD to address the unsafe NM–118–AD’’ at the beginning of your AOT A32W008–16 (original issue) to provide
condition on these products. instructions for detailed visual inspections
comments. We specifically invite (DET) to detect cracks and EASA issued AD
DATES: We must receive comments on comments on the overall regulatory, 2016–0058 accordingly [which corresponds
this proposed AD by December 21, economic, environmental, and energy to FAA AD 2017–07–05], requiring repetitive
2018. aspects of this proposed AD. We will DET of the affected parts and, depending on
ADDRESSES: You may send comments, consider all comments received by the findings, replacement of the affected MLG
using the procedures found in 14 CFR closing date and may amend this leg.
proposed AD based on those comments. Since that AD was issued, further
11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following
We will post all comments we investigation results highlighted that, the
methods: overhaul of the MLG cannot alleviate the
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to receive, without change, to http:// inspection need of the hinge arm/barrel pin.
http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the www.regulations.gov, including any For the reasons described above, this
instructions for submitting comments. personal information you provide. We [EASA] AD retains the requirement of EASA
• Fax: 202–493–2251. will also post a report summarizing each AD 2016–0058, which is superseded,
• Mail: U.S. Department of substantive verbal contact we receive removing the credit of MLG overhaul for the
Transportation, Docket Operations, about this proposed AD. first inspection of the pin.
M–30, West Building Ground Floor, You may examine the MCAI in the
Discussion
Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey AD docket on the internet at http://
Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590. We issued AD 2017–07–05, www.regulations.gov by searching for
• Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail Amendment 39–18843 (82 FR 16101, and locating Docket No. FAA–2018–
address above between 9 a.m. and 5 April 3, 2017) (‘‘AD 2017–07–05’’), for 0907.
p.m., Monday through Friday, except all Airbus SAS Model A300 series
Federal holidays. airplanes; and Model A300–600 series Related Service Information Under 1
For service information identified in airplanes. AD 2017–07–05 requires CFR Part 51
this NPRM, contact Airbus SAS, repetitive detailed visual inspections of Airbus has issued Alert Operators
Airworthiness Office—EAW, Rond- the MLG leg components and Transmission (AOT) A32W008–16, Rev
Point Emile Dewoitine No: 2, 31700 replacement of the MLG leg if cracked 01, dated July 30, 2018, including
Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone +33 5 components are found. AD 2017–07–05 Appendixes 1 through 4. This service
61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61 93 44 51; email resulted from reports of cracks in MLG information describes procedures for
account.airworth-eas@airbus.com; leg components. We issued AD 2017– inspecting the MLG hinge arm/barrel
internet http://www.airbus.com. You 07–05 to address cracking of certain pin for cracking, and replacement of the
may view this referenced service components in the MLG leg, which MLG leg if cracking is detected. This
information at the FAA, Transport could result in a MLG collapse, and service information is reasonably
Standards Branch, 2200 South 216th St., consequent damage to the airplane and available because the interested parties
Des Moines, WA. For information on the injury to the airplane occupants. have access to it through their normal
availability of this material at the FAA, course of business or by the means
Actions Since AD 2017–07–05 Was
call 206–231–3195. identified in the ADDRESSES section.
Issued
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Examining the AD Docket Since we issued AD 2017–07–05, FAA’s Determination
You may examine the AD docket on further investigation revealed that This product has been approved by
the internet at http:// overhaul of the MLG does not alleviate the aviation authority of another
www.regulations.gov by searching for the need for inspecting the MLG hinge country, and is approved for operation
and locating Docket No. FAA–2018– arm/barrel pin for cracking. This in the United States. Pursuant to our
0907; or in person at Docket Operations proposed AD would retain the bilateral agreement with the State of
between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday requirements of AD 2017–07–05 and Design Authority, we have been notified
through Friday, except Federal holidays. remove the credit for substituting MLG of the unsafe condition described in the
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MCAI and service information Proposed Requirements of this NPRM AD also would require reporting the
referenced above. We are proposing this findings of each inspection by sending
AD because we evaluated all the This proposed AD would retain all the inspection results to Airbus SAS.
relevant information and determined requirements of AD 2017–07–05. This
proposed AD would require repetitive Costs of Compliance
the unsafe condition described
previously is likely to exist or develop detailed visual inspections of the MLG We estimate that this proposed AD
on other products of the same type leg components for cracking and affects 128 airplanes of U.S. registry. We
design. replacement of the MLG leg if cracked estimate the following costs to comply
components are found. This proposed with this proposed AD:
ESTIMATED COSTS FOR REQUIRED ACTIONS
Labor cost Parts cost Cost per product Cost on U.S. operators
1 work-hour × $85 per hour = $85, per in- $0 $85, per inspection cycle ........................ $10,880, per inspection cycle.
spection cycle.
ESTIMATED COSTS OF ON-CONDITION ACTIONS
Labor cost Parts cost Cost per product
20 work-hours × $85 per hour = $1,700 per MLG .................................. $3,400,000 per MLG ..................... $3,401,700 per MLG.
We estimate that it would take about Aviation Programs, describes in more 1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory
1 work-hour per product to comply with detail the scope of the Agency’s action’’ under Executive Order 12866,
the reporting requirement in this authority. 2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the
proposed AD. The average labor rate is We are issuing this rulemaking under DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures
$85 per hour. Based on these figures, we the authority described in Subtitle VII, (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979),
estimate the cost of reporting the Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701:
inspection results on U.S. operators to ‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that 3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in
be $85 per product. section, Congress charges the FAA with Alaska, and
The new requirements of this promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in 4. Will not have a significant
proposed AD add no additional air commerce by prescribing regulations economic impact, positive or negative,
economic burden. for practices, methods, and procedures on a substantial number of small entities
the Administrator finds necessary for under the criteria of the Regulatory
Paperwork Reduction Act
safety in air commerce. This regulation Flexibility Act.
A federal agency may not conduct or is within the scope of that authority
sponsor, and a person is not required to because it addresses an unsafe condition List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
respond to, nor shall a person be subject that is likely to exist or develop on Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
to penalty for failure to comply with a products identified in this rulemaking safety, Incorporation by reference,
collection of information subject to the action. Safety.
requirements of the Paperwork This proposed AD is issued in
Reduction Act unless that collection of accordance with authority delegated by The Proposed Amendment
information displays a current valid the Executive Director, Aircraft
OMB control number. The control Certification Service, as authorized by Accordingly, under the authority
number for the collection of information FAA Order 8000.51C. In accordance delegated to me by the Administrator,
required by this AD is 2120–0056. The with that order, issuance of ADs is the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part
paperwork cost associated with this AD normally a function of the Compliance 39 as follows:
has been detailed in the Costs of and Airworthiness Division, but during
Compliance section of this document PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
this transition period, the Executive
and includes time for reviewing DIRECTIVES
Director has delegated the authority to
instructions, as well as completing and issue ADs applicable to transport
reviewing the collection of information. category airplanes to the Director of the ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39
Therefore, all reporting associated with System Oversight Division. continues to read as follows:
this AD is mandatory. Comments Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
concerning the accuracy of this burden Regulatory Findings
We determined that this proposed AD § 39.13 [Amended]
and suggestions for reducing the burden
should be directed to the FAA at 800 would not have federalism implications ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by
Independence Ave. SW, Washington, under Executive Order 13132. This removing Airworthiness Directive (AD)
DC 20591, ATTN: Information proposed AD would not have a 2017–07–05, Amendment 39–18843 (82
khammond on DSK30JT082PROD with PROPOSAL
Collection Clearance Officer, AES–200. substantial direct effect on the States, on FR 16101, April 3, 2017), and adding
the relationship between the national the following new AD:
Authority for This Rulemaking Government and the States, or on the
Title 49 of the United States Code Airbus SAS: Docket No. FAA–2018–0907;
distribution of power and Product Identifier 2018–NM–118–AD.
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue responsibilities among the various
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, levels of government. (a) Comments Due Date
section 106, describes the authority of For the reasons discussed above, I We must receive comments by December
the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII: certify this proposed regulation: 21, 2018.
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Aviation Safety Agency (EASA); or Airbus DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION this material at the FAA, call 781–238–
SAS’s EASA Design Organization Approval 7759.
(DOA). If approved by the DOA, the approval Federal Aviation Administration
must include the DOA-authorized signature. Examining the AD Docket
(3) Reporting Requirements: A federal 14 CFR Part 39 You may examine the AD docket on
agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a the internet at http://
person is not required to respond to, nor [Docket No. FAA–2018–0916; Product www.regulations.gov by searching for
shall a person be subject to a penalty for Identifier 2018–NE–33–AD]
and locating Docket No. FAA–2018–
failure to comply with a collection of 0916; or in person at Docket Operations
RIN 2120–AA64
information subject to the requirements of between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday
the Paperwork Reduction Act unless that Airworthiness Directives; BRP-Rotax through Friday, except Federal holidays.
collection of information displays a current GmbH & Co KG Engines The AD docket contains this NPRM, the
valid OMB Control Number. The OMB mandatory continuing airworthiness
Control Number for this information AGENCY: Federal Aviation information (MCAI), the regulatory
collection is 2120–0056. Public reporting for Administration (FAA), DOT. evaluation, any comments received, and
this collection of information is estimated to ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking other information. The street address for
be approximately 1 hour per response, (NPRM). Docket Operations (phone: 800–647–
including the time for reviewing instructions,
5527) is listed above. Comments will be
completing and reviewing the collection of SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new available in the AD docket shortly after
information. All responses to this collection airworthiness directive (AD) for certain receipt.
of information are mandatory. Comments BRP-Rotax GmbH & Co KG (Rotax) 912
concerning the accuracy of this burden and and 914 model engines. This proposed FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
suggestions for reducing the burden should AD was prompted by power loss and Wego Wang, Aerospace Engineer, ECO
be directed to the FAA at: 800 Independence engine revolutions per minute (RPM) Branch, FAA, 1200 District Avenue,
Ave. SW, Washington, DC 20591, Attn: drop on Rotax 912 and 914 model Burlington, MA 01803; phone: 781–
Information Collection Clearance Officer, engines due to a quality control 238–7134; fax: 781–238–7199; email:
AES 200. deficiency in the manufacturing process wego.wang@faa.gov.
(m) Related Information of certain valve push-rod assemblies SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
resulting in partial wear on the rocker
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Comments Invited
arm ball socket and possible
Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA AD
malfunction of the valve. This proposed We invite you to send any written
2018–0170, dated August 6, 2018, for related
AD would require a one-time inspection relevant data, views, or arguments about
information. This MCAI may be found in the
and, depending on the findings, this proposal. Send your comments to
AD docket on the internet at http://
replacement of the affected parts with an address listed under the ADDRESSES
www.regulations.gov by searching for and
parts eligible for installation. We are section. Include ‘‘Docket No. FAA–
locating Docket No. FAA–2018–0907.
proposing this AD to address the unsafe 2018–0916; Product Identifier 2018–
(2) For more information about this AD,
contact Dan Rodina, Aerospace Engineer, condition on these products. NE–33–AD’’ at the beginning of your
International Section, Transport Standards DATES: We must receive comments on comments. We specifically invite
Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th St., Des this proposed AD by December 21, comments on the overall regulatory,
Moines, WA 98198; telephone and fax 206– 2018. economic, environmental, and energy
231–3225. aspects of this NPRM. We will consider
ADDRESSES: You may send comments, all comments received by the closing
(3) For service information identified in using the procedures found in 14 CFR
this AD, contact Airbus SAS, Airworthiness date and may amend this NPRM
11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following because of those comments.
Office–EAW, Rond-Point Emile Dewoitine methods:
No: 2, 31700 Blagnac Cedex, France; We will post all comments we
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to receive, without change, to http://
telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61 http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the
93 44 51; email account.airworth-eas@ www.regulations.gov, including any
instructions for submitting comments. personal information you provide. We
airbus.com; internet http://www.airbus.com.
• Fax: 202–493–2251. will also post a report summarizing each
You may view this service information at the
• Mail: U.S. Department of substantive verbal contact we receive
FAA, Transport Standards Branch, 2200
Transportation, Docket Operations, about this NPRM.
South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For
M–30, West Building Ground Floor,
information on the availability of this
Room W12 140, 1200 New Jersey Discussion
material at the FAA, call 206–231–3195.
Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590. The European Aviation Safety Agency
Issued in Des Moines, Washington, on • Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail (EASA), which is the Technical Agent
October 24, 2018. address above between 9 a.m. and 5 for the Member States of the European
Michael Kaszycki, p.m., Monday through Friday, except Community, has issued EASA AD 2017–
Acting Director, System Oversight Division, Federal holidays. 0208, dated October 13, 2017 (referred
Aircraft Certification Service. For service information identified in to after this as ‘‘the MCAI’’), to address
this NPRM, contact BRP-Rotax GmbH & the unsafe condition on these products.
[FR Doc. 2018–24020 Filed 11–5–18; 8:45 am]
Co KG, Rotaxstrasse 1, A–4623 The MCAI states:
khammond on DSK30JT082PROD with PROPOSAL
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P Gunskirchen, Austria; phone: +43 7246
601 0; fax: +43 7246 601 9130; email: Power loss and engine RPM drop have
airworthiness@brp.com; internet: been reported on Rotax 912/914 engines in
service. It has been determined that, due to
www.flyrotax.com. You may view this a quality control deficiency in the
service information at the FAA, Engine manufacturing process of certain valve push-
& Propeller Standards Branch, 1200 rod assemblies, manufactured between 08
District Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803. June 2016 and 02 October 2017 inclusive,
For information on the availability of partial wear on the rocker arm ball socket
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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 21, 2018. | |
| Contact | Dan Rodina, Aerospace Engineer, International Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; telephone and fax 206-231-3225. | |
| FR Citation | 83 FR 55498 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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