83 FR 55833 - Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 217 (November 8, 2018)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 217 (November 8, 2018)
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| FR Document | 2018-24390 |
[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 217 (Thursday, November 8, 2018)] [Proposed Rules] [Pages 55833-55837] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2018-24390] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2018-0957; Product Identifier 2018-NM-102-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 A318-111, -112, -121, and -122 airplanes; Model A319- 111, -112, -113, -114, -115, -131, -132, and -133 airplanes; and Model A320-211, -212, -214, -216, -231, -232, and -233 airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by reports of cracks that were found after improperly performed magnetic particle inspections of the main landing gear (MLG) sliding tubes were done. This proposed AD would require instructions for repetitive general visual inspections of the affected parts for cracks and replacement 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 24, 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, Airworthiness Office--EIAS, 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. 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- 0957; 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: Sanjay Ralhan, Aerospace Engineer, International Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; telephone and fax 206-231-3223. [[Page 55834]] 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-2018-0957; Product Identifier 2018-NM-102-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 2018-0136, dated June 26, 2018 (referred to after this as the Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or ``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for all Airbus SAS Model A318-111, -112, -121, and - 122 airplanes; Model A319-111, -112, -113, -114, -115, -131, -132, and -133 airplanes; and Model A320-211, -212, -214, -216, -231, -232, and - 233 airplanes. The MCAI states: During a walk-around inspection, prior to aeroplane dispatch, an A320 MLG was found collapsed. Investigation revealed that, following a magnetic particle inspection of the MLG sliding tube, performed improperly during overhaul, cracks were initiated, eventually leading to fatigue fracture. A limited number of MLG sliding tubes have been identified that may have been subject to the same improper inspection during the last overhaul. This condition, if not detected and corrected, could lead to MLG sliding tube fracture, possibly resulting in MLG collapse, damage to the aeroplane, and injury to occupants. To address this potential unsafe condition, Airbus issued the SB [Service Bulletin A320-32-1461], providing instructions for repetitive general visual inspections (GVI) of the affected parts until next overhaul. For the reasons described above, this [EASA] AD requires repetitive GVI of the affected parts [for cracks] and, depending on findings, replacement. 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- 0957. Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 Airbus has issued Service Bulletin A320-32-1461, dated April 11, 2018. This service information describes procedures for repetitive general visual inspections of MLG sliding tubes for cracks and replacement of affected sliding tubes. 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. Costs of Compliance We estimate that this proposed AD affects 817 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 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Up to 2 work-hours x $85 per hour = $170 $0 Up to $170................ Up to $138,890. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- * 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 $9,945, or $85 per product. We estimate the following costs to do any necessary on-condition actions that would be required based on the results of any required actions. We have no way of determining the number of aircraft that might need these on-condition actions: Estimated Costs of On-Condition Actions ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Cost per Labor cost Parts cost product ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 19 work-hours x $85 per hour = $1,615. $185 $1,800 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 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 $85 per product. 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. [[Page 55835]] 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 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-2018-0957; Product Identifier 2018-NM- 102-AD. (a) Comments Due Date We must receive comments by December 24, 2018. (b) Affected ADs None. (c) Applicability This AD applies to Airbus SAS Model A318-111, -112, -121, and - 122 airplanes; Model A319-111, -112, -113, -114, -115, -131, -132, and -133 airplanes; and Model A320-211, -212, -214, -216, -231, - 232, and -233 airplanes, certificated in any category, all manufacturer serial numbers. (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 32, Landing Gear. (e) Reason This AD was prompted by reports of cracks that were found after improperly performed magnetic particle inspections of the main landing gear (MLG) sliding tubes were done. We are issuing this AD to address this condition, which could result in fracture of the MLG sliding tube, possibly resulting in MLG collapse, damage to the airplane, and injury to occupants. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Definitions For the purposes of this AD, the definitions specified in paragraphs (g)(1) and (g)(2) of this AD apply. (1) An affected part is any MLG sliding tube, having a part number (P/N) and serial number (S/N) listed in Figure 1 to paragraph (g)(1) of this AD, that has been last overhauled between October 27, 2003, and September 21, 2009, inclusive. BILLING CODE 4910-13-P [[Page 55836]] [GRAPHIC] [TIFF OMITTED] TP08NO18.011 BILLING CODE 4910-13-C (2) Group 1 airplanes are those that have an affected part installed. Group 2 airplanes are those that do not have an affected part installed. (h) Repetitive Inspections For Group 1 airplanes: Within 500 flight cycles after the effective date of this AD, and, thereafter, at intervals not to exceed 500 flight cycles, accomplish a general visual inspection for cracks of each affected part, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A320-32-1461, dated April 11, 2018. (i) Corrective Action If any crack is found during any inspection required by paragraph (h) of this AD: Before further flight, replace the affected part, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A320-32-1461, dated April 11, 2018. (j) Terminating Action for Certain Actions Required by Paragraph (h) of This AD Accomplishment of an overhaul of an affected part after September 21, 2009, constitutes terminating action for the repetitive general visual inspections required by paragraph (h) of this AD for that affected part. (k) Reporting Submit a report of findings (both positive and negative) of the inspections specified in paragraph (h) of this AD to Airbus, in accordance with Airbus Service Bulletin A320-32-1461, dated April 11, 2018, at the applicable time specified in paragraph (k)(1) or (k)(2) of this AD. If operators have reported findings as part of obtaining any corrective actions approved by Airbus SAS's European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) Design Organization Approval (DOA), operators are not required to report those findings as specified in this paragraph. (1) If the inspection was done on or after the effective date of this AD: Submit the report within 30 days after the inspection. (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. (l) Exception to Paragraphs (h) and (i) of This AD An airplane embodying Airbus Modification 161202 (Evolution (EV) MLG) is not affected by the requirements of paragraphs (h) and (i) of this AD, provided it is determined that no affected parts are installed on that airplane. A review of airplane delivery and/or maintenance records is acceptable to make this determination, provided those records can be relied upon for that purpose and the part number and serial [[Page 55837]] number of the MLG sliding tube can be positively identified from that review. (m) Parts Installation (1) For Group 1 airplanes: From the effective date of this AD, it is allowed to install on any airplane an affected part, or an MLG equipped with an affected part, provided that, within the last 500 flight cycles before installation, the part passed an inspection specified in paragraph (h) of this AD, and that, following installation, the part is inspected as required by this AD. (2) For Group 2 airplanes: From the effective date of this AD, do not install on any airplane an affected part. (n) 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 (o)(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 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. (o) Related Information (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA AD 2018-0136, dated June 26, 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-2018-0957. (2) For more information about this AD, contact Sanjay Ralhan, Aerospace Engineer, International Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; telephone and fax 206-231-3223. (3) For service information identified in this AD, contact Airbus, Airworthiness Office--EIAS, 1 Rond Point Maurice Bellonte, 31707 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 26, 2018. Michael Kaszycki, Acting Director, System Oversight Division, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2018-24390 Filed 11-7-18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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(g) Revision of Maintenance or Inspection with this AD; any procedures or tests that are –233 airplanes. This proposed AD was
Program not identified as RC are recommended. Those prompted by reports of cracks that were
Within 90 days after the effective date of procedures and tests that are not identified found after improperly performed
this AD, revise the maintenance or inspection as RC may be deviated from using accepted
magnetic particle inspections of the
program, as applicable, to incorporate the methods in accordance with the operator’s
maintenance or inspection program without main landing gear (MLG) sliding tubes
information specified in Airbus A318/A319/ were done. This proposed AD would
A320/A321 Airworthiness Limitations obtaining approval of an AMOC, provided
Section (ALS) Part 3, Certification the procedures and tests identified as RC can require instructions for repetitive
Maintenance Requirements (CMR), Revision be done and the airplane can be put back in general visual inspections of the
06, dated June 13, 2018 (‘‘ALS Part 3, CMR, an airworthy condition. Any substitutions or affected parts for cracks and
R6’’). The initial compliance time for changes to procedures or tests identified as replacement if necessary. We are
accomplishing the tasks specified in ALS RC require approval of an AMOC. proposing this AD to address the unsafe
Part 3, CMR, R6, is at the applicable time (k) Related Information condition on these products.
specified in ALS Part 3, CMR, R6, or within DATES: We must receive comments on
90 days after the effective date of this AD, (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing
whichever occurs later. Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA AD this proposed AD by December 24,
2018–0180, dated August 27, 2018, for 2018.
(h) Terminating Actions for AD 2017–25–04 related information. This MCAI may be ADDRESSES: You may send comments,
Accomplishing the actions required by found in the AD docket on the internet at
http://www.regulations.gov by searching for
using the procedures found in 14 CFR
paragraph (g) of this AD terminates all of the
requirements of AD 2017–25–04. and locating Docket No. FAA–2018–0554. 11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following
(2) For more information about this AD, methods:
(i) No Alternative Actions or Intervals contact Sanjay Ralhan, Aerospace Engineer, • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to
After the maintenance or inspection International Section, Transport Standards http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the
program, as applicable, has been revised as Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th St., Des instructions for submitting comments.
required by paragraph (g) of this AD, no Moines, WA 98198; telephone and fax 206– • Fax: 202–493–2251.
alternative actions (e.g., inspections) or 231–3223. • Mail: U.S. Department of
intervals may be used unless the actions or (3) For service information identified in Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
intervals are approved as an alternative this AD, contact Airbus SAS, Airworthiness 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
method of compliance (AMOC) in Office—EIAS, Rond-Point Emile Dewoitine
W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE,
accordance with the procedures specified in No: 2, 31700 Blagnac Cedex, France;
paragraph (j)(1) of this AD. telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61 Washington, DC 20590.
93 44 51; email account.airworth-eas@ • Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail
(j) Other FAA AD Provisions address above between 9 a.m. and 5
airbus.com; internet http://www.airbus.com.
The following provisions also apply to this You may view this service information at the p.m., Monday through Friday, except
AD: FAA, Transport Standards Branch, 2200 Federal holidays.
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For For service information identified in
(AMOCs): The Manager, International information on the availability of this this NPRM, contact Airbus,
Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA, material at the FAA, call 206–231–3195. Airworthiness Office—EIAS, Rond-
has the authority to approve AMOCs for this
Issued in Des Moines, Washington, on Point Emile Dewoitine No: 2, 31700
AD, if requested using the procedures found
in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR October 30, 2018. Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone +33 5
39.19, send your request to your principal Dionne Palermo, 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61 93 44 51; email
inspector or local Flight Standards District Acting Director, System Oversight Division, account.airworth-eas@airbus.com;
Office, as appropriate. If sending information Aircraft Certification Service. internet http://www.airbus.com. You
directly to the International Section, send it [FR Doc. 2018–24393 Filed 11–7–18; 8:45 am] may view this service information at the
to the attention of the person identified in FAA, Transport Standards Branch, 2200
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paragraph (k)(2) of this AD. Information may South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For
be emailed to: 9-ANM-116-AMOC- information on the availability of this
REQUESTS@faa.gov.
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION material at the FAA, call 206–231–3195.
(i) Before using any approved AMOC,
notify your appropriate principal inspector, Examining the AD Docket
or lacking a principal inspector, the manager Federal Aviation Administration
of the local flight standards district office/ You may examine the AD docket on
certificate holding district office. 14 CFR Part 39 the internet at http://
(ii) AMOCs approved previously for AD www.regulations.gov by searching for
[Docket No. FAA–2018–0957; Product
2017–25–04, or AD 2014–22–08, Amendment Identifier 2018–NM–102–AD]
and locating Docket No. FAA–2018–
39–18013 (79 FR 67042, November 12, 2014), 0957; or in person at Docket Operations
that allow incorporation of ALS Part 3, CMR, RIN 2120–AA64 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday
R6, are considered approved as AMOCs for through Friday, except Federal holidays.
the corresponding provisions of this AD. Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS The AD docket contains this NPRM, the
(2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any Airplanes
requirement in this AD to obtain corrective
regulatory evaluation, any comments
actions from a manufacturer, the action must AGENCY: Federal Aviation received, and other information. The
be accomplished using a method approved Administration (FAA), DOT. street address for Docket Operations
by the Manager, International Section, ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
(phone: 800–647–5527) is in the
Transport Standards Branch, FAA; or the ADDRESSES section. Comments will be
(NPRM).
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European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA); or available in the AD docket shortly after
Airbus SAS’s EASA Design Organization SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new receipt.
Approval (DOA). If approved by the DOA,
airworthiness directive (AD) for all FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
the approval must include the DOA-
authorized signature. Airbus SAS Model A318–111, –112, Sanjay Ralhan, Aerospace Engineer,
(3) Required for Compliance (RC): If any –121, and –122 airplanes; Model A319– International Section, Transport
service information contains procedures or 111, –112, –113, –114, –115, –131, –132, Standards Branch, FAA, 2200 South
tests that are identified as RC, those and –133 airplanes; and Model A320– 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198;
procedures and tests must be done to comply 211, –212, –214, –216, –231, –232, and telephone and fax 206–231–3223.
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SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Model A320–211, –212, –214, –216, inspections of MLG sliding tubes for
–231, –232, and –233 airplanes. The cracks and replacement of affected
Comments Invited
MCAI states: sliding tubes. This service information
We invite you to send any written is reasonably available because the
During a walk-around inspection, prior to
relevant data, views, or arguments about aeroplane dispatch, an A320 MLG was found interested parties have access to it
this proposal. Send your comments to collapsed. Investigation revealed that, through their normal course of business
an address listed under the ADDRESSES following a magnetic particle inspection of or by the means identified in the
section. Include ‘‘Docket No. FAA– the MLG sliding tube, performed improperly ADDRESSES section.
2018–0957; Product Identifier 2018– during overhaul, cracks were initiated,
NM–102–AD’’ at the beginning of your eventually leading to fatigue fracture. A FAA’s Determination
comments. We specifically invite limited number of MLG sliding tubes have
been identified that may have been subject to This product has been approved by
comments on the overall regulatory, the aviation authority of another
the same improper inspection during the last
economic, environmental, and energy overhaul. country, and is approved for operation
aspects of this NPRM. We will consider This condition, if not detected and in the United States. Pursuant to our
all comments received by the closing corrected, could lead to MLG sliding tube bilateral agreement with the State of
date and may amend this NPRM fracture, possibly resulting in MLG collapse,
Design Authority, we have been notified
because of those comments. damage to the aeroplane, and injury to
occupants. of the unsafe condition described in the
We will post all comments we
To address this potential unsafe condition, MCAI and service information
receive, without change, to http://
Airbus issued the SB [Service Bulletin A320– referenced above. We are proposing this
www.regulations.gov, including any
32–1461], providing instructions for AD because we evaluated all the
personal information you provide. We repetitive general visual inspections (GVI) of relevant information and determined
will also post a report summarizing each the affected parts until next overhaul. the unsafe condition described
substantive verbal contact we receive For the reasons described above, this
previously is likely to exist or develop
about this NPRM. [EASA] AD requires repetitive GVI of the
affected parts [for cracks] and, depending on on other products of the same type
Discussion findings, replacement. design.
The European Aviation Safety Agency You may examine the MCAI in the Proposed Requirements of This NPRM
(EASA), which is the Technical Agent AD docket on the internet at http://
for the Member States of the European www.regulations.gov by searching for This proposed AD would require
Union, has issued EASA AD 2018–0136, and locating Docket No. FAA–2018– accomplishing the actions specified in
dated June 26, 2018 (referred to after 0957. the service information described
this as the Mandatory Continuing previously.
Airworthiness Information, or ‘‘the Related Service Information Under 1
CFR Part 51 Costs of Compliance
MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe condition
for all Airbus SAS Model A318–111, Airbus has issued Service Bulletin We estimate that this proposed AD
–112, –121, and –122 airplanes; Model A320–32–1461, dated April 11, 2018. affects 817 airplanes of U.S. registry. We
A319–111, –112, –113, –114, –115, This service information describes estimate the following costs to comply
–131, –132, and –133 airplanes; and procedures for repetitive general visual with this proposed AD:
ESTIMATED COSTS FOR REQUIRED ACTIONS [*]
Cost on U.S.
Labor cost Parts cost Cost per product operators
Up to 2 work-hours × $85 per hour = $170 .............................................................. $0 Up to $170 .............. Up to $138,890.
* Table does not include estimated costs for reporting.
We estimate that it would take about figures, we estimate the cost of reporting would be required based on the results
1 work-hour per product to comply with the inspection results on U.S. operators of any required actions. We have no way
the proposed reporting requirement in to be $9,945, or $85 per product. of determining the number of aircraft
this proposed AD. The average labor We estimate the following costs to do that might need these on-condition
rate is $85 per hour. Based on these any necessary on-condition actions that actions:
ESTIMATED COSTS OF ON-CONDITION ACTIONS
Cost per
Labor cost Parts cost product
19 work-hours × $85 per hour = $1,615 ................................................................................................................. $185 $1,800
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We estimate that it would take about the inspection results on U.S. operators collection of information subject to the
1 work-hour per product to comply with to be $85 per product. requirements of the Paperwork
the proposed reporting requirement in Paperwork Reduction Act Reduction Act unless that collection of
this proposed AD. The average labor information displays a current valid
rate is $85 per hour. Based on these A federal agency may not conduct or OMB control number. The control
figures, we estimate the cost of reporting sponsor, and a person is not required to number for the collection of information
respond to, nor shall a person be subject required by this NPRM is 2120–0056.
to penalty for failure to comply with a
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The paperwork cost associated with this issue ADs applicable to transport § 39.13 [Amended]
NPRM has been detailed in the Costs of category airplanes to the Director of the ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
Compliance section of this document System Oversight Division. the following new airworthiness
and includes time for reviewing directive (AD):
Regulatory Findings
instructions, as well as completing and Airbus SAS: Docket No. FAA–2018–0957;
reviewing the collection of information. We determined that this proposed AD Product Identifier 2018–NM–102–AD.
Therefore, all reporting associated with would not have federalism implications
this NPRM is mandatory. Comments (a) Comments Due Date
under Executive Order 13132. This
concerning the accuracy of this burden proposed AD would not have a We must receive comments by December
and suggestions for reducing the burden substantial direct effect on the States, on 24, 2018.
should be directed to the FAA at 800 the relationship between the national (b) Affected ADs
Independence Ave. SW, Washington, Government and the States, or on the None.
DC 20591, ATTN: Information distribution of power and
Collection Clearance Officer, AES–200. responsibilities among the various (c) Applicability
levels of government. This AD applies to Airbus SAS Model
Authority for This Rulemaking A318–111, –112, –121, and –122 airplanes;
For the reasons discussed above, I Model A319–111, –112, –113, –114, –115,
Title 49 of the United States Code
certify this proposed regulation: –131, –132, and –133 airplanes; and Model
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, 1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory A320–211, –212, –214, –216, –231, –232, and
action’’ under Executive Order 12866; –233 airplanes, certificated in any category,
section 106, describes the authority of all manufacturer serial numbers.
the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII: 2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the
Aviation Programs, describes in more DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures (d) Subject
detail the scope of the Agency’s (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); Air Transport Association (ATA) of
authority. 3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in America Code 32, Landing Gear.
We are issuing this rulemaking under Alaska; and (e) Reason
the authority described in Subtitle VII,
4. Will not have a significant This AD was prompted by reports of cracks
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: that were found after improperly performed
economic impact, positive or negative,
‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that magnetic particle inspections of the main
on a substantial number of small entities
section, Congress charges the FAA with landing gear (MLG) sliding tubes were done.
under the criteria of the Regulatory
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in We are issuing this AD to address this
Flexibility Act.
air commerce by prescribing regulations condition, which could result in fracture of
for practices, methods, and procedures List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 the MLG sliding tube, possibly resulting in
the Administrator finds necessary for MLG collapse, damage to the airplane, and
safety in air commerce. This regulation Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation injury to occupants.
is within the scope of that authority safety, Incorporation by reference, (f) Compliance
because it addresses an unsafe condition Safety.
Comply with this AD within the
that is likely to exist or develop on The Proposed Amendment compliance times specified, unless already
products identified in this rulemaking done.
action. Accordingly, under the authority
(g) Definitions
This proposed AD is issued in delegated to me by the Administrator,
accordance with authority delegated by the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part For the purposes of this AD, the definitions
39 as follows: specified in paragraphs (g)(1) and (g)(2) of
the Executive Director, Aircraft this AD apply.
Certification Service, as authorized by (1) An affected part is any MLG sliding
FAA Order 8000.51C. In accordance PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
tube, having a part number (P/N) and serial
with that order, issuance of ADs is DIRECTIVES
number (S/N) listed in Figure 1 to paragraph
normally a function of the Compliance (g)(1) of this AD, that has been last
and Airworthiness Division, but during ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 overhauled between October 27, 2003, and
this transition period, the Executive continues to read as follows: September 21, 2009, inclusive.
Director has delegated the authority to Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
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number of the MLG sliding tube can be be approximately 1 hour per response, additional opportunity to submit
positively identified from that review. including the time for reviewing instructions, comments is provided in response to a
completing and reviewing the collection of request for such an extension and to
(m) Parts Installation information. All responses to this collection
(1) For Group 1 airplanes: From the
allow the public additional time to
of information are mandatory. Comments
effective date of this AD, it is allowed to concerning the accuracy of this burden and comment on the proposed rule.
install on any airplane an affected part, or an suggestions for reducing the burden should DATES: The comment period for the
MLG equipped with an affected part, be directed to the FAA at: 800 Independence proposed rule, published on October 1,
provided that, within the last 500 flight Ave. SW, Washington, DC 20591, Attn: 2018 (83 FR 49344), is reopened.
cycles before installation, the part passed an Information Collection Clearance Officer, Written comments must be received on
inspection specified in paragraph (h) of this AES 200. or before November 30, 2018, in order
AD, and that, following installation, the part to be considered timely.
(o) Related Information
is inspected as required by this AD.
(2) For Group 2 airplanes: From the (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing ADDRESSES: Submit your comments,
effective date of this AD, do not install on Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA AD identified by Docket ID No. EPA–HQ–
any airplane an affected part. 2018–0136, dated June 26, 2018, for related OAR–2017–0755, at http://
information. This MCAI may be found in the www.regulations.gov. Follow the online
(n) Other FAA AD Provisions AD docket on the internet at http:// instructions for submitting comments.
The following provisions also apply to this www.regulations.gov by searching for and Once submitted, comments cannot be
AD: locating Docket No. FAA–2018–0957. edited or removed from Regulations.gov.
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (2) For more information about this AD,
The EPA may publish any comment
(AMOCs): The Manager, International contact Sanjay Ralhan, Aerospace Engineer,
Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA, International Section, Transport Standards received to its public docket. Do not
has the authority to approve AMOCs for this Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th St., Des submit electronically any information
AD, if requested using the procedures found Moines, WA 98198; telephone and fax 206– you consider to be Confidential
in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 231–3223. Business Information (CBI) or other
39.19, send your request to your principal (3) For service information identified in information whose disclosure is
inspector or local Flight Standards District this AD, contact Airbus, Airworthiness restricted by statute. Multimedia
Office, as appropriate. If sending information Office—EIAS, 1 Rond Point Maurice submissions (audio, video, etc.) must be
directly to the International Section, send it Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; accompanied by a written comment.
to the attention of the person identified in telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61 The written comment is considered the
paragraph (o)(2) of this AD. Information may 93 44 51; email account.airworth-eas@
official comment and should include
be emailed to: 9-ANM-116-AMOC- airbus.com; internet http://www.airbus.com.
REQUESTS@faa.gov. Before using any You may view this service information at the discussion of all points you wish to
approved AMOC, notify your appropriate FAA, Transport Standards Branch, 2200 make. The EPA will generally not
principal inspector, or lacking a principal South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For consider comments or comment
inspector, the manager of the local flight information on the availability of this contents located outside of the primary
standards district office/certificate holding material at the FAA, call 206–231–3195. submission (i.e. on the web, cloud, or
district office. Issued in Des Moines, Washington, on other file sharing system). For
(2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any October 26, 2018. additional submission methods, the full
requirement in this AD to obtain corrective EPA public comment policy,
actions from a manufacturer, the action must Michael Kaszycki,
Acting Director, System Oversight Division, information about CBI or multimedia
be accomplished using a method approved
by The Manager, International Section, Aircraft Certification Service. submissions, and general guidance on
Transport Standards Branch, FAA; or EASA; [FR Doc. 2018–24390 Filed 11–7–18; 8:45 am]
making effective comments, please visit
or Airbus SAS’s EASA DOA. If approved by http://www2.epa.gov/dockets/
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
the DOA, the approval must include the commenting-epa-dockets.
DOA-authorized signature. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
(3) Required for Compliance (RC): If any Christopher Lieske, Office of
service information contains procedures or ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
Transportation and Air Quality (OTAQ),
tests that are identified as RC, those AGENCY
Assessment and Standards Division
procedures and tests must be done to comply
with this AD; any procedures or tests that are 40 CFR Part 86 (ASD), Environmental Protection
not identified as RC are recommended. Those Agency, 2000 Traverwood Drive, Ann
[EPA–HQ–OAR–2017–0755; FRL–9986–20– Arbor, MI 48105; telephone number:
procedures and tests that are not identified OAR]
as RC may be deviated from using accepted (734) 214–4584; email address:
methods in accordance with the operator’s RIN 2060–AT75 lieske.christopher@epa.gov fax number:
maintenance or inspection program without 734–214–4816.
obtaining approval of an AMOC, provided Light-Duty Vehicle GHG Program SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In the EPA
the procedures and tests identified as RC can Technical Amendments; Reopening of proposal ‘‘Light-duty Vehicle GHG
be done and the airplane can be put back in Comment Period
an airworthy condition. Any substitutions or
Program Technical Amendments,’’
changes to procedures or tests identified as AGENCY: Environmental Protection published in the Federal Register on
RC require approval of an AMOC. Agency (EPA). October 1, 2018 (83 FR 49344), EPA
(4) Reporting Requirements: A federal ACTION: Proposed rule; reopening of requested comment on all aspects of the
agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a comment period. proposal. The initial comment period
person is not required to respond to, nor ended on October 31, 2018 (30 days
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shall a person be subject to a penalty for SUMMARY: EPA is announcing a after publication of the proposal in the
failure to comply with a collection of reopening of the comment period for the Federal Register). EPA received a
information subject to the requirements of proposed rule ‘‘Light-duty Vehicle GHG request from the Chesapeake Bay
the Paperwork Reduction Act unless that
collection of information displays a current
Program Technical Amendments,’’ to Foundation for a 30-day extension of the
valid OMB Control Number. The OMB provide an additional 30 days for public comment period based on its concern
Control Number for this information comment. This document reopens the regarding the complexity of calculations
collection is 2120–0056. Public reporting for comment period and establishes a new involved in the proposal. The request
this collection of information is estimated to comment period end date. This can be found in the docket for the
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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 24, 2018. | |
| Contact | Sanjay Ralhan, Aerospace Engineer, International Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; telephone and fax 206-231-3223. | |
| FR Citation | 83 FR 55833 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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