83 FR 56702 - Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 220 (November 14, 2018)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 220 (November 14, 2018)
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| FR Document | 2018-24683 |
[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 220 (Wednesday, November 14, 2018)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 56702-56704] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2018-24683] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2018-0758; Product Identifier 2018-NM-093-AD; Amendment 39-19493; AD 2018-23-07] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of Transportation (DOT). ACTION: Final rule. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Airbus SAS Model A350-941 airplanes. This AD was prompted by a review of the Airbus A350 structure design principles database for type definition that revealed that the balancer fitting part, installed on the tail cone, on a certain frame (FR) has several corrosion-resistant stainless steel nuts that do not meet the requirements for protection against corrosion. This AD requires application of a new additional overcoat sealant and elastic varnish on the affected nuts and fasteners. We are issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products. DATES: This AD is effective December 19, 2018. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of December 19, 2018. ADDRESSES: For service information identified in this final rule, contact Airbus SAS, Airworthiness Office--EAL, Rond-Point Emile Dewoitine No: 2, 31700 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61 93 45 80; email [email protected]; internet http://www.airbus.com. You may view this service information at the FAA, Transport Standards Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 206-231-3195. It is also available on the internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2018-0758. 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- 0758; 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 final rule, the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and other information. The address for Docket Operations (phone: 800-647- 5527) is U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kathleen Arrigotti, Aerospace Engineer, International Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; telephone and fax 206-231-3218. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Discussion We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR part 39 by adding an AD that would apply to certain Airbus SAS Model A350-941 airplanes. The NPRM published in the Federal Register on August 16, 2018 (83 FR 40708). The NPRM was prompted by a review of the Airbus A350 structure design principles database for type definition that revealed that the balancer fitting part, installed on the tail cone, on a certain FR has several corrosion-resistant stainless steel nuts that do not meet the requirements for protection against corrosion. The NPRM proposed to require application of a new additional overcoat sealant and elastic varnish on the affected nuts and fasteners. We are issuing this AD to address several corrosion-resistant stainless steel nuts installed on elementary aluminum parts, which do not meet the requirements for protection against corrosion, and if not corrected, could reduce the structural integrity of the airplane. The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical Agent for the Member States of the European Union, has issued EASA AD 2018-0123, dated June 4, 2018 (referred to after this as the Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or ``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for certain Airbus SAS Model A350-941 airplanes. The MCAI states: [[Page 56703]] Following a complete review of the Airbus A350 structure design principles database for type definition, it was revealed that the balancer fitting part, installed on the tail cone, lower section of Frame (FR) 103, has several corrosion resistant stainless steel nuts installed on elementary aluminium parts, which does not meet the requirements for protection against corrosion. This condition, if not corrected, could reduce the structural integrity of the aeroplane. To address this unsafe condition, Airbus developed production mod 110319 to improve protection against corrosion, and issued the SB [Airbus Service Bulletin A350-53-P024] to provide modification instructions for in-service pre-mod aeroplanes. At the same time the production mod 110348 is equivalent to in-service solution. For the reasons described above, this [EASA] AD requires a modification, adding new additional overcoat sealant and elastic varnish on the affected nuts and fastener heads. 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- 0758. Comments We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing this final rule. The following presents the comments received on the NPRM and the FAA's response to each comment. Support for the NPRM The Air Line Pilots Association, International (ALPA) indicated their support for the NPRM. Request To Clarify the Proposed AD's Applicability The commenter Mary Dunn inquired about the proposed AD's effect on similar airplanes and if the actions proposed in the NPRM are proactive or retroactive. We acknowledge the comment and note that this AD will only affect certain Airbus SAS Model A350-941 airplanes, not airplanes similar to Airbus SAS Model A350-941 airplanes. The unsafe condition has only been identified to affect Airbus SAS Model A350-941 airplanes, not other models, so no action is needed on other airplane models. This AD does have both proactive and retroactive components, in that this AD applies to existing Airbus SAS Model A350-941 airplanes, as specified in paragraph (c) of this AD, while the actions required by paragraph (g) of this AD will be embodied on future Airbus SAS Model A350-941 airplanes in production. No change to this AD has been made in this regard. Conclusion We reviewed the relevant data, considered the comments received, and determined that air safety and the public interest require adopting this final rule as proposed, except for minor editorial changes. We have determined that these minor changes:Are consistent with the intent that was proposed in the NPRM for addressing the unsafe condition; and Do not add any additional burden upon the public than was already proposed in the NPRM. Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 Airbus has issued Service Bulletin A350-53-P024, dated April 3, 2018. This service information describes procedures for application of a new additional overcoat sealant and elastic varnish on the affected nuts and fasteners. 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. Costs of Compliance We estimate that this AD affects 7 airplanes of U.S. registry. We estimate the following costs to comply with this AD: Estimated Costs ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cost per Cost on U.S. Labor cost Parts cost product operators ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2 work-hours x $85 per hour = $170........................... $500 $670 $4,690 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- According to the manufacturer, some or all of the costs of this AD may be covered under warranty, thereby reducing the cost impact on affected individuals. We do not control warranty coverage for affected individuals. As a result, we have included all known costs in our cost estimate. Authority for This Rulemaking Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the authority of the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII: Aviation Programs, describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's authority. We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: ``General requirements.'' Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this rulemaking action. This AD is issued in accordance with authority delegated by the Executive Director, Aircraft Certification Service, as authorized by FAA Order 8000.51C. In accordance with that order, issuance of ADs is normally a function of the Compliance and Airworthiness Division, but during this transition period, the Executive Director has delegated the authority to issue ADs applicable to transport category airplanes and associated appliances to the Director of the System Oversight Division. Regulatory Findings This AD will not have federalism implications under Executive Order 13132. This AD will not have a substantial direct effect on the States, on the relationship between the national government and the States, or on the distribution of power and responsibilities among the various levels of government. For the reasons discussed above, I certify that this AD: (1) Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive Order 12866, (2) Is not a ``significant rule'' under the DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979), (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska, and (4) Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or negative, on a substantial number of small entities [[Page 56704]] under the criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by reference, Safety. Adoption of the Amendment Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator, the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows: PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES 0 1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows: Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. Sec. 39.13 [Amended] 0 2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness directive (AD): 2018-23-07 Airbus SAS: Amendment 39-19493; Docket No. FAA-2018-0758; Product Identifier 2018-NM-093-AD. (a) Effective Date This AD is effective December 19, 2018. (b) Affected ADs None. (c) Applicability This AD applies to Airbus SAS Model A350-941 airplanes, certificated in any category, except those on which Airbus modification 110319 or Airbus modification 110348 has been embodied in production. (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 53, Fuselage. (e) Reason This AD was prompted by a review of the Airbus A350 structure design principles database for type definition that revealed that the balancer fitting part, installed on the tail cone, lower section of frame (FR) 103, has several corrosion-resistant stainless steel nuts installed on elementary aluminum parts, and this configuration does not meet the requirements for protection against corrosion. We are issuing this AD to address this condition, which if not corrected, could reduce the structural integrity of the airplane. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Required Action Within 72 months since the date of issuance of the original airworthiness certificate or the date of issuance of the original export certificate of airworthiness, apply additional overcoat sealant and elastic varnish to the fastener heads and the anchor nuts of the balancer fitting at FR 103, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A350-53-P024, dated April 3, 2018. (h) 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 (i)(2) of this AD. Information may be emailed to: [email protected]. Before using any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager of the local flight standards district office/certificate holding district office. (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any requirement in this AD to obtain corrective actions from a manufacturer, the action must be accomplished using a method approved by the Manager, International Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA; or the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA); or Airbus SAS's EASA Design Organization Approval (DOA). If approved by the DOA, the approval must include the DOA-authorized signature. (3) Required for Compliance (RC): If any service information contains procedures or tests that are identified as RC, those procedures and tests must be done to comply with this AD; any procedures or tests that are not identified as RC are recommended. Those procedures and tests that are not identified as RC may be deviated from using accepted methods in accordance with the operator's maintenance or inspection program without obtaining approval of an AMOC, provided the procedures and tests identified as RC can be done and the airplane can be put back in an airworthy condition. Any substitutions or changes to procedures or tests identified as RC require approval of an AMOC. (i) Related Information (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA AD 2018-0123, dated June 4, 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-2018-0758. (2) For more information about this AD, contact Kathleen Arrigotti, Aerospace Engineer, International Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; telephone and fax 206-231-3218. (j) Material Incorporated by Reference (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference (IBR) of the service information listed in this paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. (2) You must use this service information as applicable to do the actions required by this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise. (i) Airbus Service Bulletin A350-53-P024, dated April 3, 2018. (ii) [Reserved] (3) For service information identified in this AD, contact Airbus SAS, Airworthiness Office--EAL, Rond-Point Emile Dewoitine No: 2, 31700 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61 93 45 80; email [email protected]; internet http://www.airbus.com. (4) 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. (5) You may view this service information that is incorporated by reference at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For information on the availability of this material at NARA, call 202-741-6030, or go to: http://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html. Issued in Des Moines, Washington, on November 2, 2018. Jeffrey E. Duven, Director, System Oversight Division, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2018-24683 Filed 11-13-18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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approved, the repair method, modification 202–741–6030, or go to: http:// http://www.regulations.gov by searching
deviation, or alteration deviation must meet www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr- for and locating Docket No. FAA–2018–
the certification basis of the airplane, and the locations.html. 0758.
approval must specifically refer to this AD.
Issued in Des Moines, Washington, on
(4) AMOCs approved previously for AD
November 2, 2018.
Examining the AD Docket
2016–13–16 are approved as AMOCs for the
corresponding provisions of Boeing Alert Jeffrey E. Duven, You may examine the AD docket on
Service Bulletin 737–55A1097, Revision 1, Director, System Oversight Division, Aircraft the internet at http://
dated September 20, 2017, that are required Certification Service. www.regulations.gov by searching for
by paragraph (g) of this AD. [FR Doc. 2018–24684 Filed 11–13–18; 8:45 am] and locating Docket No. FAA–2018–
(5) Except as required by paragraph (h)(2) BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
0758; or in person at Docket Operations
of this AD: For service information that between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday
contains steps that are labeled as Required through Friday, except Federal holidays.
for Compliance (RC), the provisions of The AD docket contains this final rule,
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
paragraphs (k)(5)(i) and (k)(5)(ii) of this AD the regulatory evaluation, any
apply.
Federal Aviation Administration comments received, and other
(i) The steps labeled as RC, including
substeps under an RC step and any figures information. The address for Docket
identified in an RC step, must be done to 14 CFR Part 39 Operations (phone: 800–647–5527) is
comply with the AD. If a step or substep is [Docket No. FAA–2018–0758; Product U.S. Department of Transportation,
labeled ‘‘RC Exempt,’’ then the RC Identifier 2018–NM–093–AD; Amendment Docket Operations, M–30, West
requirement is removed from that step or 39–19493; AD 2018–23–07] Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140,
substep. An AMOC is required for any 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE,
deviations to RC steps, including substeps RIN 2120–AA64 Washington, DC 20590.
and identified figures.
(ii) Steps not labeled as RC may be Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
deviated from using accepted methods in Airplanes Kathleen Arrigotti, Aerospace Engineer,
accordance with the operator’s maintenance International Section, Transport
or inspection program without obtaining AGENCY: Federal Aviation Standards Branch, FAA, 2200 South
approval of an AMOC, provided the RC steps, Administration (FAA), Department of 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198;
including substeps and identified figures, can Transportation (DOT). telephone and fax 206–231–3218.
still be done as specified, and the airplane ACTION: Final rule. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
can be put back in an airworthy condition.
(l) Related Information SUMMARY: We are adopting a new Discussion
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain We issued a notice of proposed
(1) For more information about this AD,
contact Lu Lu, Aerospace Engineer, Airframe Airbus SAS Model A350–941 airplanes. rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
Section, FAA, Seattle ACO Branch, 2200 This AD was prompted by a review of part 39 by adding an AD that would
South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; the Airbus A350 structure design apply to certain Airbus SAS Model
phone and fax: 206–231–3525; email: lu.lu@ principles database for type definition A350–941 airplanes. The NPRM
faa.gov. that revealed that the balancer fitting published in the Federal Register on
(2) Service information identified in this part, installed on the tail cone, on a
AD that is not incorporated by reference is August 16, 2018 (83 FR 40708). The
certain frame (FR) has several corrosion- NPRM was prompted by a review of the
available at the addresses specified in resistant stainless steel nuts that do not
paragraphs (m)(3) and (m)(4) of this AD. Airbus A350 structure design principles
meet the requirements for protection database for type definition that
(m) Material Incorporated by Reference against corrosion. This AD requires revealed that the balancer fitting part,
(1) The Director of the Federal Register application of a new additional overcoat installed on the tail cone, on a certain
approved the incorporation by reference sealant and elastic varnish on the FR has several corrosion-resistant
(IBR) of the service information listed in this affected nuts and fasteners. We are stainless steel nuts that do not meet the
paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR issuing this AD to address the unsafe
part 51.
requirements for protection against
condition on these products. corrosion. The NPRM proposed to
(2) You must use this service information
DATES: This AD is effective December require application of a new additional
as applicable to do the actions required by
this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. 19, 2018. overcoat sealant and elastic varnish on
(i) Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737– The Director of the Federal Register the affected nuts and fasteners.
55A1097, Revision 1, dated September 20, approved the incorporation by reference We are issuing this AD to address
2017. of a certain publication listed in this AD several corrosion-resistant stainless steel
(ii) [Reserved] as of December 19, 2018. nuts installed on elementary aluminum
(3) For service information identified in ADDRESSES: For service information parts, which do not meet the
this AD, contact Boeing Commercial
Airplanes, Attention: Contractual & Data
identified in this final rule, contact requirements for protection against
Services (C&DS), 2600 Westminster Blvd., Airbus SAS, Airworthiness Office— corrosion, and if not corrected, could
MC 110–SK57, Seal Beach, CA 90740–5600; EAL, Rond-Point Emile Dewoitine No: reduce the structural integrity of the
telephone 562–797–1717; internet https:// 2, 31700 Blagnac Cedex, France; airplane.
www.myboeingfleet.com. telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 The European Aviation Safety Agency
(4) You may view this service information 61 93 45 80; email continued- (EASA), which is the Technical Agent
at the FAA, Transport Standards Branch, airworthiness.a350@airbus.com; for the Member States of the European
2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For internet http://www.airbus.com. You Union, has issued EASA AD 2018–0123,
information on the availability of this may view this service information at the dated June 4, 2018 (referred to after this
material at the FAA, call 206–231–3195.
(5) You may view this service information
FAA, Transport Standards Branch, 2200 as the Mandatory Continuing
that is incorporated by reference at the South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For Airworthiness Information, or ‘‘the
National Archives and Records information on the availability of this MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe condition
Administration (NARA). For information on material at the FAA, call 206–231–3195. for certain Airbus SAS Model A350–941
the availability of this material at NARA, call It is also available on the internet at airplanes. The MCAI states:
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Following a complete review of the Airbus Support for the NPRM determined that air safety and the
A350 structure design principles database for public interest require adopting this
type definition, it was revealed that the The Air Line Pilots Association,
International (ALPA) indicated their final rule as proposed, except for minor
balancer fitting part, installed on the tail
cone, lower section of Frame (FR) 103, has support for the NPRM. editorial changes. We have determined
several corrosion resistant stainless steel nuts that these minor changes:
Request To Clarify the Proposed AD’s
installed on elementary aluminium parts,
Applicability • Are consistent with the intent that
which does not meet the requirements for
protection against corrosion.
was proposed in the NPRM for
The commenter Mary Dunn inquired addressing the unsafe condition; and
This condition, if not corrected, could about the proposed AD’s effect on
reduce the structural integrity of the
similar airplanes and if the actions • Do not add any additional burden
aeroplane. upon the public than was already
To address this unsafe condition, Airbus proposed in the NPRM are proactive or
developed production mod 110319 to retroactive. proposed in the NPRM.
improve protection against corrosion, and We acknowledge the comment and Related Service Information Under 1
issued the SB [Airbus Service Bulletin A350– note that this AD will only affect certain
53–P024] to provide modification CFR Part 51
Airbus SAS Model A350–941 airplanes,
instructions for in-service pre-mod not airplanes similar to Airbus SAS
aeroplanes. At the same time the production
Airbus has issued Service Bulletin
Model A350–941 airplanes. The unsafe A350–53–P024, dated April 3, 2018.
mod 110348 is equivalent to in-service
solution. condition has only been identified to This service information describes
For the reasons described above, this affect Airbus SAS Model A350–941 procedures for application of a new
[EASA] AD requires a modification, adding airplanes, not other models, so no action additional overcoat sealant and elastic
new additional overcoat sealant and elastic is needed on other airplane models. varnish on the affected nuts and
varnish on the affected nuts and fastener This AD does have both proactive and
heads. fasteners. This service information is
retroactive components, in that this AD
reasonably available because the
You may examine the MCAI in the applies to existing Airbus SAS Model
interested parties have access to it
AD docket on the internet at http:// A350–941 airplanes, as specified in
through their normal course of business
www.regulations.gov by searching for paragraph (c) of this AD, while the
actions required by paragraph (g) of this or by the means identified in the
and locating Docket No. FAA–2018–
ADDRESSES section.
0758. AD will be embodied on future Airbus
SAS Model A350–941 airplanes in Costs of Compliance
Comments
production. No change to this AD has
We gave the public the opportunity to been made in this regard. We estimate that this AD affects 7
participate in developing this final rule. airplanes of U.S. registry. We estimate
The following presents the comments Conclusion
the following costs to comply with this
received on the NPRM and the FAA’s We reviewed the relevant data, AD:
response to each comment. considered the comments received, and
ESTIMATED COSTS
Cost per Cost on U.S.
Labor cost Parts cost product operators
2 work-hours × $85 per hour = $170 .......................................................................................... $500 $670 $4,690
According to the manufacturer, some for practices, methods, and procedures Regulatory Findings
or all of the costs of this AD may be the Administrator finds necessary for
covered under warranty, thereby This AD will not have federalism
safety in air commerce. This regulation
reducing the cost impact on affected implications under Executive Order
is within the scope of that authority
individuals. We do not control warranty 13132. This AD will not have a
because it addresses an unsafe condition
coverage for affected individuals. As a substantial direct effect on the States, on
that is likely to exist or develop on the relationship between the national
result, we have included all known products identified in this rulemaking
costs in our cost estimate. government and the States, or on the
action. distribution of power and
Authority for This Rulemaking This AD is issued in accordance with responsibilities among the various
Title 49 of the United States Code authority delegated by the Executive levels of government.
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue Director, Aircraft Certification Service, For the reasons discussed above, I
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, as authorized by FAA Order 8000.51C. certify that this AD:
section 106, describes the authority of In accordance with that order, issuance (1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory
the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII: of ADs is normally a function of the action’’ under Executive Order 12866,
Aviation Programs, describes in more Compliance and Airworthiness (2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under
detail the scope of the Agency’s Division, but during this transition the DOT Regulatory Policies and
authority. period, the Executive Director has
We are issuing this rulemaking under Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26,
delegated the authority to issue ADs 1979),
the authority described in Subtitle VII, applicable to transport category
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation
airplanes and associated appliances to
‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that in Alaska, and
the Director of the System Oversight
section, Congress charges the FAA with Division. (4) Will not have a significant
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in economic impact, positive or negative,
air commerce by prescribing regulations on a substantial number of small entities
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under the criteria of the Regulatory Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A350– (i) Airbus Service Bulletin A350–53–P024,
Flexibility Act. 53–P024, dated April 3, 2018. dated April 3, 2018.
(ii) [Reserved]
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 (h) Other FAA AD Provisions (3) For service information identified in
The following provisions also apply to this this AD, contact Airbus SAS, Airworthiness
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation AD: Office—EAL, Rond-Point Emile Dewoitine
safety, Incorporation by reference, (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance No: 2, 31700 Blagnac Cedex, France;
Safety. (AMOCs): The Manager, International telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61
Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA, 93 45 80; email continued-
Adoption of the Amendment has the authority to approve AMOCs for this airworthiness.a350@airbus.com; internet
Accordingly, under the authority AD, if requested using the procedures found http://www.airbus.com.
delegated to me by the Administrator, in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR (4) You may view this service information
the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as 39.19, send your request to your principal at the FAA, Transport Standards Branch,
follows: inspector or local Flight Standards District 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For
Office, as appropriate. If sending information information on the availability of this
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS directly to the International Section, send it material at the FAA, call 206–231–3195.
to the attention of the person identified in (5) You may view this service information
DIRECTIVES paragraph (i)(2) of this AD. Information may that is incorporated by reference at the
be emailed to: 9-ANM–116-AMOC- National Archives and Records
■ 1. The authority citation for part 39
REQUESTS@faa.gov. Before using any Administration (NARA). For information on
continues to read as follows: approved AMOC, notify your appropriate the availability of this material at NARA, call
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. principal inspector, or lacking a principal 202–741–6030, or go to: http://
inspector, the manager of the local flight www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-
§ 39.13 [Amended] standards district office/certificate holding locations.html.
■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding district office.
Issued in Des Moines, Washington, on
(2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any
the following new airworthiness November 2, 2018.
requirement in this AD to obtain corrective
directive (AD): actions from a manufacturer, the action must Jeffrey E. Duven,
2018–23–07 Airbus SAS: Amendment 39– be accomplished using a method approved Director, System Oversight Division, Aircraft
19493; Docket No. FAA–2018–0758; by the Manager, International Section, Certification Service.
Product Identifier 2018–NM–093–AD. Transport Standards Branch, FAA; or the [FR Doc. 2018–24683 Filed 11–13–18; 8:45 am]
European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA); or
(a) Effective Date Airbus SAS’s EASA Design Organization
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
This AD is effective December 19, 2018. Approval (DOA). If approved by the DOA,
the approval must include the DOA-
(b) Affected ADs authorized signature. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
None. (3) Required for Compliance (RC): If any
service information contains procedures or Federal Aviation Administration
(c) Applicability
tests that are identified as RC, those
This AD applies to Airbus SAS Model procedures and tests must be done to comply 14 CFR Part 39
A350–941 airplanes, certificated in any with this AD; any procedures or tests that are
category, except those on which Airbus [Docket No. FAA–2018–0297; Product
not identified as RC are recommended. Those
modification 110319 or Airbus modification Identifier 2017–NM–181–AD; Amendment
procedures and tests that are not identified
110348 has been embodied in production. 39–19497; AD 2018–23–11]
as RC may be deviated from using accepted
methods in accordance with the operator’s RIN 2120–AA64
(d) Subject
maintenance or inspection program without
Air Transport Association (ATA) of obtaining approval of an AMOC, provided Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS
America Code 53, Fuselage. the procedures and tests identified as RC can Airplanes
(e) Reason be done and the airplane can be put back in
an airworthy condition. Any substitutions or AGENCY: Federal Aviation
This AD was prompted by a review of the changes to procedures or tests identified as Administration (FAA), Department of
Airbus A350 structure design principles RC require approval of an AMOC. Transportation (DOT).
database for type definition that revealed that
the balancer fitting part, installed on the tail (i) Related Information ACTION: Final rule.
cone, lower section of frame (FR) 103, has (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing
several corrosion-resistant stainless steel nuts
SUMMARY: We are adopting a new
Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA AD
installed on elementary aluminum parts, and 2018–0123, dated June 4, 2018, for related airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
this configuration does not meet the information. This MCAI may be found in the Airbus SAS Model A319 series
requirements for protection against corrosion. AD docket on the internet at http:// airplanes; Model A320–211, –212, –214,
We are issuing this AD to address this www.regulations.gov by searching for and –231, –232, and –233 airplanes; and
condition, which if not corrected, could locating Docket No. FAA–2018–0758. Model A321–111, –112, –131, –211,
reduce the structural integrity of the airplane. (2) For more information about this AD, –212, –213, –231, and –232 airplanes.
contact Kathleen Arrigotti, Aerospace This AD was prompted by
(f) Compliance Engineer, International Section, Transport
Comply with this AD within the
investigations that revealed that the
Standards Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th
compliance times specified, unless already St., Des Moines, WA 98198; telephone and cover seal of the brake dual distribution
done. fax 206–231–3218. valve (BDDV) was damaged and did not
ensure efficient sealing. This AD
(g) Required Action (j) Material Incorporated by Reference requires identifying the BDDV part
Within 72 months since the date of (1) The Director of the Federal Register number installed on the airplane, and
issuance of the original airworthiness approved the incorporation by reference modifying or replacing BDDVs having
certificate or the date of issuance of the (IBR) of the service information listed in this certain part numbers. We are issuing
original export certificate of airworthiness, paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR
apply additional overcoat sealant and elastic part 51.
this AD to address the unsafe condition
varnish to the fastener heads and the anchor (2) You must use this service information on these products.
nuts of the balancer fitting at FR 103, in as applicable to do the actions required by DATES: This AD is effective December
accordance with the Accomplishment this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise. 19, 2018.
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| Category | Regulatory Information | |
| Collection | Federal Register | |
| sudoc Class | AE 2.7: GS 4.107: AE 2.106: | |
| Publisher | Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration | |
| Section | Rules and Regulations | |
| Action | Final rule. | |
| Dates | This AD is effective December 19, 2018. | |
| Contact | Kathleen Arrigotti, Aerospace Engineer, International Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; telephone and fax 206-231-3218. | |
| FR Citation | 83 FR 56702 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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