83 FR 5700 - Airworthiness Directives; Rosemount Aerospace, Inc. Pitot Probes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 28 (February 9, 2018)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 28 (February 9, 2018)
| Page Range | 5700-5705 | |
| FR Document | 2018-02550 |
[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 28 (Friday, February 9, 2018)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 5700-5705] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2018-02550] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2016-6616; Product Identifier 2016-CE-004-AD; Amendment 39-19177; AD 2018-03-04] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Rosemount Aerospace, Inc. Pitot Probes AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Final rule. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Rosemount Aerospace Model 851AK pitot probes that were repaired by CSI Aerospace, Inc. between January 2013 and July 2014 that are installed on airplanes. This AD was prompted by a report that certain pitot probes are indicating the wrong airspeed during flight. This AD requires inspecting the airplane to determine the number of affected pitot probes installed and replacing the affected pitot probes. We are issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products. DATES: This AD is effective March 16, 2018. [[Page 5701]] 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-2016- 6616; or in person at the 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 street 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: Jonathan Kim, Aerospace Engineer, Fort Worth ACO Branch, FAA, 10101 Hillwood Parkway, Fort Worth, Texas 76177- 1524; telephone: (817) 222-5131; fax: (817) 222-5245; email: [email protected]. 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 Rosemount Aerospace Model 851AK pitot probes that were repaired by CSI Aerospace, Inc. between January 2013 and July 2014 that are installed on airplanes. The NPRM was published in the Federal Register on May 11, 2016 (81 FR 29193). The NPRM was prompted by a report that certain pitot probes are indicating the wrong airspeed during flight. The NPRM proposed to require inspecting the airplane to determine the number of affected pitot probes installed and replacing the affected pitot probes. We are issuing this AD to prevent incorrect airspeed indications during flight, which could lead to loss of control. Due to design redundancy, this is only applicable if more than one deficient probe is installed. Comments We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing this AD. The following presents the comments received on the NPRM and the FAA's response to each comment. Support for the AD Air Line Pilots Association, International (ALPA) supported the proposed AD as written. We have not changed this AD action based on this comment. Request To Revise the Description of the Unsafe Condition Andy Feely of CSI Aerospace, Inc. (CSI) stated that they do not have any data which confirms that the inaccurate airspeed occurred during flight ``in icing conditions.'' The commenter also stated that in the proposed AD, in the Summary, Discussion, and paragraph (e) Unsafe Condition sections, several references are made to the reported problem occurring ``in icing conditions.'' CSI does not have any data to support this statement. This statement is inconsistent with the field data that CSI has been able to collect. CSI has communicated with affected operators and has been unable to confirm experiences of inaccurate airspeed reporting during flight ``in icing conditions.'' CSI has a service difficulty report (SDR) where the airplane had varying airspeed indications from the airspeed indication systems (pitot probes), however, it does not contain a report of icing conditions. The commenter requested removing all references to ``icing conditions'' throughout the final rule AD action. We partially agree with the commenter. We agree to remove the language ``icing conditions'' from the Summary, Discussion, and paragraph (e) of the AD because the SDR report that prompted the AD action does not provide meteorological conditions. However, we disagree that icing conditions do not contribute to the unsafe condition. There is evidence that the migrated braze material may present a non- conforming, forward facing surface inside the pitot throat on which ice crystals may accumulate when they make contact and could lead to the incorrect airspeed indications. We have changed the AD as indicated above. Request To Clarify Summary Andy Feely of CSI stated that there is a specific time period that the affected pitot probes were repaired by CSI. The commenter requested that the specific time period of between January 2013 and July 2014 be added in the Summary section of the final rule AD action to clarify the applicability of the affected pitot probes and to be consistent with the dates in the Discussion section of the proposed AD. We agree with the commenter. We have changed this AD action based on this comment. Request To Revise the FAA's Determination Section Andy Feely of CSI stated that the FAA's Determination section in the proposed AD does not accurately reflect the scope of the unsafe condition. It implies a more widespread problem. Through CSI's immediate actions taken, once notified of the initial report (March 2014), all suspect serial numbers of the affected pitot probes were identified and located. All affected customers were notified and were provided instructions to inspect, scrap, return and/or replace the suspect probes. The commenter also stated that it is his opinion that this condition is not ``likely to exist or develop in other products of the same type design'' because the probes were located, contained, and monitored. The commenter requested a revision to this section to more accurately indicate the scope of the unsafe condition. We do not agree with the commenter. In 14 CFR, section 39.5, the FAA is required to issue an AD when we find that an unsafe condition exists in a product and the condition is likely to exist or develop in other products of the same type design. We have determined that this AD meets these requirements. We have not changed this AD action based on this comment. Request To Revise the Applicability Section Andy Feely of CSI stated that the Applicability section should include a statement to clarify the time period to narrow the actual scope of the problem and to be consistent with the dates stated in the Discussion section of the proposed AD. The commenter also stated that pitot probes re-repaired after August 1, 2014, are no longer part of the affected probes. The commenter requested that paragraph (c) of the final rule AD be revised to add the specific time period the affected probes were repaired by CSI and to specify the serial numbers of pitot probes repaired after August 1, 2014, which are no longer part of the affected probes. We partially agree with the commenter. We agree with including a statement in the Applicability section that suspect probes that were re-repaired by CSI Aerospace, Inc. after August 1, 2014, are not at risk because corrective actions have been taken to address the unsafe condition. We have changed the final rule AD action to add the serial numbers of the re-repaired probes to the Applicability section. Because we are relaxing the requirement to allow probes to be re-repaired after August 2014 and CSI is confident that these probes were re-repaired after August 2014, this does not add any additional burden to operators. [[Page 5702]] We disagree with removing the serial numbers of re-repaired pitot probes from the Applicability section because we do not want to omit serial numbers from the final rule AD action based on claims that affected parts are already in compliance with the actions of the proposed AD. The original list of serial numbers provided in the proposed AD did not include serial numbers of re-repaired probes, but we have added them to the final rule AD action. Again, adding these serial numbers does not impose a burden on the public and this AD only documents those serial numbers that originally had the unsafe condition. All airplanes that had probes previously repaired would not be subject to any actions of this AD other than the requirement to assure that no suspect probe is installed in the future. We have not changed this AD action based on this part of the comment. Request To Correct Serial Number of Affect Pitot Probe Andy Feely of CSI stated that the serial number of pitot probe 88912 in the proposed AD is incorrect. The commenter requested the serial number be corrected to 88192 in the final rule AD action. We agree with the commenter and have changed this AD action based on this comment. Request To Allow Maintenance Records Review Andy Feely of CSI and Ryan Hall of Delta Air Lines stated that operators who have serial number traceability of the affected pitot probes fully documented in their maintenance records should be permitted to do a records review in order to determine location and number of affected probes installed on their airplane(s). The commenters requested that paragraph (g) of the final rule AD action be changed to include a review of the maintenance records in lieu of a physical inspection of the airplane if the serial number and repair date of the pitot probe can be positively identified. We agree with the commenter. Many operators keep thorough maintenance records that make it possible to positively identify the serial number of the affected probe and the repair date from a review their maintenance records. We have changed this AD action based on this comment. Request To Clarify Compliance Andy Feely of CSI stated it is not initially clear to owners/ operators who have determined, either through inspection of the airplane, through maintenance records review, or that action was already taken before the effective date of this AD to assure that no more than one affected probe remains on the airplane and that two out of the three pitot probes installed on their airplane are not affected are in compliance with certain portions of the proposed AD. The commenter requested an additional statement be added to paragraph (g) of the final rule AD action to clarify that no further action is required except for the ongoing requirement in paragraph (h)(2) of this final rule AD action if airplane inspection or maintenance records review reveals that no more than one affected probe remains on the airplane. We agree with the commenter and have changed this AD action based on this comment. Request To Clarify Replacement Requirement Andy Feely of CSI stated that in the proposed AD it is unclear when the replacement of the affected pitot probes is required. The commenter requested to have the words ``after the effective date of this AD'' removed from paragraph (h)(1) of the final rule AD action. We do not agree with the commenter. If it is determined that the pitot probes are required to be replaced, as specified in paragraph (h)(1) of the proposed AD, the operator will have two months after the effective date of the final rule AD action to do so. We have not changed this AD action based on this comment. Request To Remove Certain Pitot Probes From the Applicability Andy Feely of CSI stated that as a result of the aggressive voluntary corrective action plan by CSI and the airlines, the serial number listing of the affected pitot probes has been greatly reduced. The commenter stated that robust traceability by serial number, delivery date, and customer, have allowed CSI and its customers the ability to proactively remove the affected probes for re-repair or scrap. CSI maintains very tight coordination with the affected customers and is aware of the status of all affected pitot probes. The commenter has requested that many of the pitot probes listed in the Applicability section be removed from the final rule AD action. We do not agree with the commenter. We disagree with removing the serial numbers of re-repaired or scrapped pitot probes from the Applicability section of the final rule AD action because we do not want to omit serial numbers based on claims that affected parts are already in compliance. We acknowledge that CSI has made significant efforts to remove all affected pitot probes from the fleet and to communicate their efforts to the FAA; however, after their effort was complete, approximately 100 pitot probes could not be accounted for. We have not changed this AD action based on this comment. Request To Extend Compliance Time for Replacement Robert Holcomb of American Airlines stated that the final rule AD should take into account the burden of costs associated with acquiring additional spares to meet the two-month replacement compliance time. The commenter stated that American Airlines owns 197 of the affected pitot probes. Of the 197 affected pitot probes, 83 are on active airplanes and 21 of those have been re-repaired. The commenter also stated that American Airlines has not had any failures of the affected pitot probes and currently has 87 active airplanes with potential to have an affected pitot probe installed. The commenter requested increasing the replacement compliance time to 6 months based on lack of failures on the MD80 fleet, current spare constraints, and turnaround time of re-repaired pitot probes. We do not agree with the commenter. We received a report about erroneous airspeed data being transmitted from multiple Rosemount Aerospace Model 851AK pitot probes repaired by CSI when installed on a Boeing Aircraft Company Model B717 airplane. Because we cannot say with certainty when or where this unsafe condition will manifest in the pitot probe, we are unable to increase the replacement compliance time to six months without additional justification. If operators have substantiating data to demonstrate that an acceptable level of safety has been met with a change in compliance time or other changes to this AD, we will consider an alternative method of compliance (AMOC) to the final rule AD action on a case by case basis. We do not provide costs beyond initial work hours and parts costs. Therefore, accounting for costs associated with acquiring spares is beyond the scope of our policy. We have not changed this AD action based on this comment. Request To Clarify Exclusion of Certain Pitot Probes From the Applicability Ryan Hall of Delta Air Lines stated that it is not clear in the Applicability section of the proposed AD that pitot [[Page 5703]] probes repaired by CSI on or after August 1, 2014, are not part of the applicability. The commenter stated that paragraph (c) of proposed rule AD applies to pitot probes that were repaired by CSI and have a serial number listed in paragraph (c)(1) of this AD that are known to be installed on aircraft. However, paragraph (h)(3) of the proposed AD contains the phrase, `unless it has been repaired by CSI and has a date of August 1, 2014, or later. The commenter requested that the Applicability section of the final rule AD action be revised to include the statement excluding pitot probes repaired by CSI Aerospace, Inc. after August 1, 2014, from the applicability. We agree with the commenter and have changed this AD action based on this comment. Request To Add Removal Requirement Ralph Isaacson stated that the laser etching, which identifies the manufacturer and serial number, is eventually worn off by environmental conditions, usage, and age. The commenter stated that in some instances the pitot probes will require removal from the fuselage to clearly identify the mechanically stamped serial number at the inner base of the probe. The commenter requested that a requirement for removing the pitot probes in order to identify the overhauled pitot probes serial numbers should be added to the final rule AD action. We partially agree with the commenter. We agree with the possibility that the serial number may not be legible on the outside of the pitot probe because of environmental conditions, usage, age, etc. However, we disagree with adding a requirement to remove the pitot probe during every inspection. If the serial number is legible from the outside of the pitot probe, this may add an unnecessary burden to the operators. Also, some operators are capable of positively identifying the serial number of the affected pitot probe and the repair date from a review of maintenance records. We have not changed this AD action based on this comment. Conclusion We reviewed the relevant data, considered the comments received, and determined that air safety and the public interest require adopting this AD with the changes described previously and 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. We also determined that these changes will not increase the economic burden on any operator or increase the scope of this AD. Costs of Compliance We estimate that this AD affects 679 products installed on airplanes of U.S. registry. We estimate the following costs to comply with this AD: Estimated Costs ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cost per Cost on U.S. Action Labor cost Parts cost product operators ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Inspect to determine the number of 1 work-hour x $85 per hour N/A N/A $57,715 defective pitot probes installed = $85. on the airplane. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- We estimate the following costs to do any necessary replacements that will be required based on the results of the inspection. We have no way of determining the number of airplanes that might need these replacements: On-Condition Costs ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cost per Action Labor cost Parts cost product ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Replace defective pitot probe.............. 1 work-hour x $85 per hour = $85... $6,750 $6,835 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 small airplanes, gliders, balloons, airships, domestic business jet transport airplanes, and associated appliances to the Director of the Policy and Innovation 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 DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979), (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska, and [[Page 5704]] (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. 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): 2018-03-04 Rosemount Aerospace, Inc.: Amendment 39-19177; Docket No. FAA-2016-6616; Product Identifier 2016-CE-004-AD. (a) Effective Date This AD is effective March 16, 2018. (b) Affected ADs None. (c) Applicability This AD applies to Rosemount Aerospace, Inc. Model 851AK pitot probes that were repaired by CSI Aerospace Inc. and have a serial number listed in paragraph (c)(1) of this AD that are known to be installed on but not limited to the airplanes listed in paragraph (c)(2) of this AD. Pitot probes that were repaired by CSI Aerospace Inc. that have a repair date of August 1, 2014, or later, are excluded from the applicability. 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(2) DC-9-11, DC-9-12, DC-9-13, DC-9-14, DC-9-15, DC-9-15F, DC-9- 21, DC-9-31, DC-9-32, DC-9-32 (VC-9C), DC-9-32F, DC-9-32F (C-9A, C- 9B), DC-9-33F, DC-9-34, DC-9-34F, DC-9-41, DC-9-51, DC-9-81 (MD-81), DC-9-82 (MD-82), DC-9-83 (MD-83), DC-9-87 (MD-87), MD-88, MD-90-30, and 717-200. (d) Subject Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC)/Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 3414, Airspeed/Mach Indicator. (e) Unsafe Condition This AD was prompted by a report that the pitot probes are indicating the wrong airspeed during flight. We are issuing this AD to prevent incorrect airspeed indications during flight, which could lead to loss of control. Due to design redundancy, this is only applicable if more than one deficient probe is installed. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified. If the actions required in paragraphs (g) and (h)(1) of this AD have already been done before March 16, [[Page 5705]] 2018 (the effective date of this AD), then only paragraph (h)(2) of this AD applies. (g) Determine Number of Affected Pitot Probes Installed Within 30 days after March 16, 2018 (the effective date of this AD), inspect the airplane to determine the number of pitot probes identified in paragraph (c)(1) of this AD that are installed on the airplane. This inspection can be performed through a review of maintenance records in lieu of a physical inspection of the product if the serial number and repair date can be positively identified from the review. If the serial number cannot be positively identified from a review of the aircraft's maintenance records or from the outside of the airplane, this may require the pitot probe to be removed from the fuselage to view the serial number at the inner base of the probe. If it is determined that no more than one pitot probe identified in paragraph (c)(1) of this AD is installed on the airplane, no further action is required except for the ongoing requirement in paragraph (h)(2) of this AD. (h) Replace Affected Pitot Probes (1) If it is determined that more than one pitot probe identified in paragraph (c)(1) of this AD is installed on the airplane during the inspection required in paragraph (g) of this AD, within the next 2 months after March 16, 2018 (the effective date of this AD), do one of the following so that no more than one pitot probe identified in paragraph (c)(1) of this AD is installed on any aircraft simultaneously. (i) Replace the pitot probes that are listed with pitot probes that do not have a serial number listed in paragraph (c)(1) of this AD; or (ii) Replace the pitot probes that are listed with one that has been properly repaired, and if repaired by CSI, has a repair date of August 1, 2014, or later. This can be done by having the existing pitot probe repaired by CSI Aerospace, Inc. (2) As of March 16, 2018 (the effective date of this AD), do not install on any airplane a pitot probe having a serial number listed in paragraph (c)(1) of this AD, unless it has been properly repaired, and if repaired by CSI Aerospace, Inc., has a repair date of August 1, 2014, or later. (i) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs) (1) The Manager, Fort Worth ACO 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 manager of the ACO Branch, send it to the attention of the person identified in paragraph (j) of this AD. (2) 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. (i) Related Information For more information about this AD, contact Jonathan Kim, Aerospace Engineer, Fort Worth ACO Branch, FAA, 10101 Hillwood Parkway, Fort Worth, Texas 76177-1524; telephone: (817) 222-5131; fax: (817) 222-5245; email: [email protected]. Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on February 2, 2018. Melvin J. Johnson, Deputy Director, Policy & Innovation Division, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2018-02550 Filed 2-8-18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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Airbus Service Bulletin A330–52–3095, 2016–0188, dated September 21, 2016; (xxiv) Airbus Service Bulletin A340–52–
Revision 01, dated July 28, 2014; Airbus corrected September 22, 2016, for related 4121, dated April 20, 2016.
Service Bulletin A340–52–4101, Revision 01, information. This MCAI may be found in the (xxv) Airbus Service Bulletin A340–52–
dated July 28, 2014; or Airbus Service AD docket on the internet at http:// 5020, Revision 02, including Appendices 01
Bulletin A340–52–5023, Revision 01, dated www.regulations.gov by searching for and and 02, dated November 27, 2015.
July 28, 2014; as applicable; provided that locating Docket No. FAA–2017–0713. (xxvi) Airbus Service Bulletin A340–52–
the next inspection of all frame fork areas, (2) For more information about this AD, 5023, Revision 02, including Appendices 01
frame head areas, and outer skin area of each contact Vladimir Ulyanov, Aerospace and 02, dated November 27, 2015.
affected aft cargo door is accomplished Engineer, International Section, Transport (3) For service information identified in
within 550 flight cycles after that inspection Standards Branch, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue this AD, contact Airbus SAS, Airworthiness
in accordance with the Accomplishment SW, Renton, WA 98057–3356; telephone Office—EAL, 1 Rond Point Maurice Bellonte,
Instructions of SB A330–52–3095, R02; SB 425–227–1138; fax 425–227–1149. 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone: +33
A340–52–4101, R02; or SB A340–52–5023, (3) Service information identified in this 5 61 93 36 96; fax: +33 5 61 93 45 80; email:
R02, as applicable. AD that is not incorporated by reference is airworthiness.A330-A340@airbus.com;
(5) Where Airbus Service Bulletins A330– available at the addresses specified in internet: http://www.airbus.com.
52–3095, Revision 01, dated July 28, 2014; paragraphs (v)(4) and (v)(5) of this AD. (4) You may view this service information
A340–52–4101, Revision 01, dated July 28, at the FAA, Transport Standards Branch,
(v) Material Incorporated by Reference
2014; A340–52–5020, Revision 01, dated July 1601 Lind Avenue SW, Renton, WA. For
9, 2014; and A340–52–5023, Revision 01, (1) The Director of the Federal Register information on the availability of this
dated July 28, 2014; refers to using fasteners approved the incorporation by reference material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221.
having P/N ASNA2657, this AD also allows (IBR) of the service information listed in this (5) You may view this service information
the use of alternative HST11 series fasteners. paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR that is incorporated by reference at the
part 51. National Archives and Records
(t) Other FAA AD Provisions (2) You must use this service information Administration (NARA). For information on
The following provisions also apply to this as applicable to do the actions required by the availability of this material at NARA, call
AD: this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise. 202–741–6030, or go to: http://
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (i) Airbus Service Bulletin A330–52–3087, www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-
(AMOCs): The Manager, International Revision 02, including Appendix 01, dated locations.html.
Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA, February 18, 2016.
(ii) Airbus Service Bulletin A330–52–3095, Issued in Renton, Washington, on January
has the authority to approve AMOCs for this
Revision 02, including Appendices 01 and 11, 2018.
AD, if requested using the procedures found
in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 02, dated February 19, 2016. John P. Piccola, Jr.,
39.19, send your request to your principal (iii) Airbus Service Bulletin A330–52– Acting Director, System Oversight Division,
inspector or local Flight Standards District 3105, dated February 15, 2016. Aircraft Certification Service.
Office, as appropriate. If sending information (iv) Airbus Service Bulletin A330–52– [FR Doc. 2018–01803 Filed 2–8–18; 8:45 am]
directly to the manager of the certification 3106, dated February 24, 2016.
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office, send it to the attention of the person (v) Airbus Service Bulletin A330–52–3110,
identified in paragraph (u)(2) of this AD. dated February 15, 2016.
Information may be emailed to: 9-ANM-116- (vi) Airbus Service Bulletin A330–52–
AMOC-REQUESTS@faa.gov. Before using 3111, dated February 15, 2016. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate (vii) Airbus Service Bulletin A330–52–
principal inspector, or lacking a principal 3112, dated February 24, 2016. Federal Aviation Administration
inspector, the manager of the local flight (viii) Airbus Service Bulletin A330–52–
standards district office/certificate holding 3113, dated February 15, 2016. 14 CFR Part 39
district office. (ix) Airbus Service Bulletin A330–52–
[Docket No. FAA–2016–6616; Product
(2) Contacting the Manufacturer: As of the 3114, dated February 15, 2016.
Identifier 2016–CE–004–AD; Amendment
effective date of this AD, for any requirement (x) Airbus Service Bulletin A330–52–3115,
39–19177; AD 2018–03–04]
in this AD to obtain corrective actions from dated April 20, 2016.
a manufacturer, the action must be (xi) Airbus Service Bulletin A330–52– RIN 2120–AA64
accomplished using a method approved by 3116, dated April 20, 2016.
the Manager, International Section, Transport (xii) Airbus Service Bulletin A330–52– Airworthiness Directives; Rosemount
Standards Branch, FAA; or the EASA; or 3117, dated April 20, 2016. Aerospace, Inc. Pitot Probes
Airbus’s EASA DOA. If approved by the (xiii) Airbus Service Bulletin A330–52–
DOA, the approval must include the DOA- 3118, dated April 20, 2016. AGENCY: Federal Aviation
authorized signature. (xiv) Airbus Service Bulletin A340–52– Administration (FAA), DOT.
(3) Required for Compliance (RC): Except 4095, Revision 02, including Appendix 01, ACTION: Final rule.
as required by paragraph (p) of this AD: If dated November 27, 2015.
any service information contains procedures (xv) Airbus Service Bulletin A340–52– SUMMARY: We are adopting a new
or tests that are identified as RC, those 4101, Revision 02, including Appendices 01 airworthiness directive (AD) for
procedures and tests must be done to comply and 02, dated November 27, 2015. Rosemount Aerospace Model 851AK
with this AD; any procedures or tests that are (xvi) Airbus Service Bulletin A340–52– pitot probes that were repaired by CSI
not identified as RC are recommended. Those 4108, dated February 15, 2016.
(xvii) Airbus Service Bulletin A340–52–
Aerospace, Inc. between January 2013
procedures and tests that are not identified
as RC may be deviated from using accepted 4109, dated February 25, 2016. and July 2014 that are installed on
methods in accordance with the operator’s (xviii) Airbus Service Bulletin A340–52– airplanes. This AD was prompted by a
maintenance or inspection program without 4113, dated February 15, 2016. report that certain pitot probes are
obtaining approval of an AMOC, provided (xix) Airbus Service Bulletin A340–52– indicating the wrong airspeed during
the procedures and tests identified as RC can 4114, dated February 15, 2016. flight. This AD requires inspecting the
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be done and the airplane can be put back in (xx) Airbus Service Bulletin A340–52– airplane to determine the number of
an airworthy condition. Any substitutions or 4115, dated February 19, 2016. affected pitot probes installed and
changes to procedures or tests identified as (xxi) Airbus Service Bulletin A340–52– replacing the affected pitot probes. We
RC require approval of an AMOC. 4118, dated April 20, 2016.
(xxii) Airbus Service Bulletin A340–52–
are issuing this AD to address the unsafe
(u) Related Information 4119, dated April 20, 2016. condition on these products.
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing (xxiii) Airbus Service Bulletin A340–52– DATES: This AD is effective March 16,
Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA AD 4120, dated April 20, 2016. 2018.
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(4) Will not have a significant 112280, 112343, 112497, 112646, 112657, 198788, 198872, 198878, 199034, 199042,
economic impact, positive or negative, 112677, 112779, 112781, 112783, 112979, 199187, 199441, 199613, 199616, 199669,
on a substantial number of small entities 112993, 113025, 113026, 113129, 113151, 200293, 200324, 200534, 200535, 200538,
113382, 113721, 113758, 113837, 113838, 200556, 200737, 200738, 200739, 200793,
under the criteria of the Regulatory
113843, 113845, 113920, 113934, 114130, 200830, 200834, 200872, 201576, 201685,
Flexibility Act. 114147, 114152, 114157, 114223, 114239, 201733, 201892, 201893, 201964, 202053,
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 114376, 114572, 114813, 114869, 114872, 202305, 202306, 202469, 202471, 202472,
114959, 114962A, 114966, 115428, 115713, 202596, 202625, 202633, 202760, 202381,
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation 116046, 116249, 116253, 116255, 116271, 202879, 202901, 203010, 203016, 203147,
safety, Incorporation by reference, 116424, 116557, 116734, 116792, 116994, 204629, 204665, 204714, 204820, 204821,
Safety. 117022, 117144, 117164, 117310, 117412, 204822, 205249, 205253, 205329, 205335,
117414, 117426, 117427, 117428, 117587, 205526, 205527, 205529, 205700, 205882,
Adoption of the Amendment 117961, 118111, 118119, 118234, 118331, 205967, 206273, 206406, 206436, 206441,
Accordingly, under the authority 118637, 118639, 118770, 118938, 119115, 206646, 207019, 207020, 207021, 207364,
delegated to me by the Administrator, 119281, 119290, 119414, 119441, 119496, 207369, 207683, 207684, 207837, 207849,
119587, 119593, 119694, 119695, 119737, 207850, 208206, 208381, 208394, 208396,
the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as 119852, 120456, 120461, 120728, 120823,
follows: 208543, 209148, 209698, 209704, 209707,
120825, 120826, 120829, 121040, 121041, 212176, 212525, 212697, 212700, 213952,
121110, 121116, 121145, 121172, 121320, 213953, 214085, 214089, 214144, 214795,
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS 121322, 121524, 121661, 121834, 121852, 214803, 215392, 215476, 216214, 216509,
DIRECTIVES 122286, 122662, 122843,122934, 122935, 216515, 216951, 216955, 216957, 217368,
123286, 123289, 123330, 123745, 123746, 217369, 217382, 217441, 217708, 217805,
■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 123753, 123767, 124144, 124385, 124390, 218112, 218610, 218613, 218757, 218761,
continues to read as follows: 124396, 124890, 125016, 125021, 125077, 218958, 218965, 218967, 218970, 218976,
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. 125163, 125174, 126785, 127449, 127894, 219226, 219228, 219233, 219236, 219411,
127899, 128302, 128307, 129503, 130371, 219418, 219832, 219840, 219842, 219915,
§ 39.13 [Amended] 130377, 130688, 131422, 131423, 131752, 220990, 220991, 221197, 221286, 221635,
132065, 132067, 132297, 132825, 133103, 224540, 224700, 224701, 224704, 224707,
■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding 133161, 133220, 133291, 133310, 133313, 224876, 225257, 225262, 225586, 225907,
the following new airworthiness 133394, 133396, 133512, 133521, 134100, 225910, 225974, 226133, 226136, 226465,
directive (AD): 134102, 134403, 134535, 134537, 134639, 226466, 226467, 227159, 227174, 227836,
2018–03–04 Rosemount Aerospace, Inc.: 134675, 134681, 135136, 135234, 135246, 227837, 229277, 230190, 230191, 230192,
Amendment 39–19177; Docket No. 135250, 135554, 135561, 135568, 135735, 230193, 231082, 232015, 232681, 232684,
FAA–2016–6616; Product Identifier 135743, 136075, 136208, 137049, 137398, 234534, 235621, 235628, 238097, 238179,
2016–CE–004–AD. 137543, 137544, 137642, 139076, 139081, 239755, 239760, 239956, 239964, 242109,
139433, 139444, 139691, 139694, 139759, 242998, 243347, 243350, 243351, 245230,
(a) Effective Date 139763, 139971, 139976, 140188, 140563, 246442, 246792, 246851, 247007, 247302,
This AD is effective March 16, 2018. 140565, 140643, 140649, 140650, 141161, 250747, 253132, 256326, 256327, 258614,
141356, 141362, 141497, 141501, 141605, 258861, 258865, 260508, 262743, 262744,
(b) Affected ADs 141607, 142426, 142765, 142774, 142775, 263643, 263644, 263645, 263651, 263700,
None. 143070, 143405, 143409, 143411, 143418, 264117, 264119, 264122, 264123, 264125,
143816, 143818, 143988, 143992, 143999, 264193, 264738, 265208, 265210, 265655,
(c) Applicability 144591, 144814, 144816, 144976, 144977, 265656, 265657, 265658, 268055, 268562,
This AD applies to Rosemount Aerospace, 146116, 146835, 147421, 148524, 148765, 268564, 268565, 268566, 272372, 272592,
Inc. Model 851AK pitot probes that were 148777, 149460, 149464, 149510, 149941, 273833, 273835, 275276, 275658, 275663,
repaired by CSI Aerospace Inc. and have a 150196, 150206, 150211, 150212, 150214, 277554, 280433, 280435, 296902, 298059,
serial number listed in paragraph (c)(1) of 150542, 150725, 151077, 151086, 151095, and 298843.
this AD that are known to be installed on but 151493, 152097, 152819, 152922, 152969, (2) DC–9–11, DC–9–12, DC–9–13, DC–9–
not limited to the airplanes listed in 152974, 152981, 153232, 153233, 153453, 14, DC–9–15, DC–9–15F, DC–9–21, DC–9–31,
paragraph (c)(2) of this AD. Pitot probes that 153454, 153625, 153628, 153635, 153641, DC–9–32, DC–9–32 (VC–9C), DC–9–32F, DC–
were repaired by CSI Aerospace Inc. that 153956, 153962, 153966, 153984, 154007, 9–32F (C–9A, C–9B), DC–9–33F, DC–9–34,
have a repair date of August 1, 2014, or later, 154156, 154704, 154721, 154738, 154741, DC–9–34F, DC–9–41, DC–9–51, DC–9–81
are excluded from the applicability. 155003, 155042, 155045, 155238, 155278, (MD–81), DC–9–82 (MD–82), DC–9–83 (MD–
(1) 24352, 53257, 61568, 68168, 69913, 155517, 156022, 156025, 156222, 156526, 83), DC–9–87 (MD–87), MD–88, MD–90–30,
69953, 71007, 71802, 71820, 73010, 73406, 156529, 156672, 157023, 157137, 157143, and 717–200.
75549, 75555, 80489, 80491, 83809, 84200, 158393, 158790, 158797, 159033, 159036,
84495, 84911, 84922, 85317, 85731, 87225, 159413, 159440, 159891, 160000, 160002, (d) Subject
87234, 87235, 87241, 87272, 87512, 87551, 160006, 160456, 160459, 160463, 160466, Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC)/
87909, 88192, 88622, 90538, 91606, 93291, 160468, 161137, 161139, 161159, 161177, Air Transport Association (ATA) of America
93292, 93293, 93305, 93941, 93948, 93960, 161184, 161185, 161363, 161364, 161366, Code 3414, Airspeed/Mach Indicator.
94258, 94304, 94559, 94814, 94819, 95150, 162376, 162384, 162674, 162682, 162685,
95849, 97405, 98194, 99498, 99509, 100105, 162688, 163176, 163178, 163181, 163557, (e) Unsafe Condition
100111, 100127, 100313, 100741, 101374, 163559, 163602, 164217, 164279, 164746, This AD was prompted by a report that the
101500, 102037, 102054, 102309, 102502, 164750, 164907, 164908, 165135, 165259, pitot probes are indicating the wrong
104604, 106134, 106139, 106381, 106905, 165459, 165805, 166235, 166324, 166325, airspeed during flight. We are issuing this AD
107251, 107405, 107406, 107450, 107887, 166326, 166331, 166477, 166481, 166608, to prevent incorrect airspeed indications
108174, 108302, 108858, 108859, 108967, 166671, 166673, 166892, 167029, 167030, during flight, which could lead to loss of
108970, 109119, 109122, 109124, 109128, 167035, 167037, 167182, 167341, 167556, control. Due to design redundancy, this is
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109383, 109393, 109394, 109467, 109474, 167559, 167705, 167707, 167709, 167763, only applicable if more than one deficient
109488, 109521, 109524, 109537, 109577, 167764, 167765, 167766, 167811, 195627, probe is installed.
109795, 109798, 109799, 109808, 109810, 195628, 195706, 195707, 195710, 195796,
109946, 109954, 109958, 109962, 109996, 195833, 195876, 196041, 196042, 196045, (f) Compliance
110323, 110324, 110327, 110338, 110611, 196137, 196234, 196397, 196400, 196401, Comply with this AD within the
110626, 110880, 110895, 110956, 111061, 196403, 196498, 196500, 196761, 197097, compliance times specified. If the actions
111066, 111315, 111320, 111432, 111561, 197137, 197140, 197143, 197238, 197657, required in paragraphs (g) and (h)(1) of this
111571, 111578, 111802, 111807, 112229, 197874, 198528, 198687, 198775, 198780, AD have already been done before March 16,
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2018 (the effective date of this AD), then only Fort Worth ACO Branch, FAA, 10101 published yearly and effective on
paragraph (h)(2) of this AD applies. Hillwood Parkway, Fort Worth, Texas 76177– September 15.
1524; telephone: (817) 222–5131; fax: (817)
(g) Determine Number of Affected Pitot FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: John
222–5245; email: jonathan.kim@faa.gov.
Probes Installed Fornito, Operations Support Group,
Within 30 days after March 16, 2018 (the Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on Eastern Service Center, Federal Aviation
effective date of this AD), inspect the February 2, 2018. Administration, P.O. Box 20636,
airplane to determine the number of pitot Melvin J. Johnson, Atlanta, Georgia 30320; telephone (404)
probes identified in paragraph (c)(1) of this Deputy Director, Policy & Innovation Division, 305–6364.
AD that are installed on the airplane. This Aircraft Certification Service. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
inspection can be performed through a [FR Doc. 2018–02550 Filed 2–8–18; 8:45 am]
review of maintenance records in lieu of a
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Authority for This Rulemaking
physical inspection of the product if the
serial number and repair date can be
The FAA’s authority to issue rules
positively identified from the review. If the regarding aviation safety is found in
serial number cannot be positively identified DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Title 49 of the United States Code.
from a review of the aircraft’s maintenance Subtitle I, Section 106 describes the
records or from the outside of the airplane, Federal Aviation Administration authority of the FAA Administrator.
this may require the pitot probe to be Subtitle VII, Aviation Programs,
removed from the fuselage to view the serial 14 CFR Part 71 describes in more detail the scope of the
number at the inner base of the probe. If it agency’s authority. This rulemaking is
is determined that no more than one pitot [Docket No. FAA–2017–0279; Airspace
Docket No. 17–ASO–10] promulgated under the authority
probe identified in paragraph (c)(1) of this
AD is installed on the airplane, no further described in Subtitle VII, Part A,
action is required except for the ongoing Establishment of Class E Airspace; Subpart I, Section 40103. Under that
requirement in paragraph (h)(2) of this AD. Johnson City, TN section, the FAA is charged with
prescribing regulations to assign the use
(h) Replace Affected Pitot Probes AGENCY: Federal Aviation of airspace necessary to ensure the
(1) If it is determined that more than one Administration (FAA), DOT. safety of aircraft and the efficient use of
pitot probe identified in paragraph (c)(1) of ACTION: Final rule. airspace. This regulation is within the
this AD is installed on the airplane during
scope of that authority as it establishes
the inspection required in paragraph (g) of SUMMARY: This action establishes Class
this AD, within the next 2 months after Class E airspace at Johnson City Medical
E airspace extending upward from 700 Center Heliport, Johnson City, TN, to
March 16, 2018 (the effective date of this
AD), do one of the following so that no more feet above the surface at Johnson City, support IFR operations under standard
than one pitot probe identified in paragraph TN, to accommodate new area instrument approach procedures at the
(c)(1) of this AD is installed on any aircraft navigation (RNAV) global positioning heliport.
simultaneously. system (GPS) standard instrument
(i) Replace the pitot probes that are listed approach procedures (SIAPs) serving History
with pitot probes that do not have a serial Johnson City Medical Center Heliport. The FAA published a notice of
number listed in paragraph (c)(1) of this AD; Controlled airspace is necessary for the proposed rulemaking in the Federal
or safety and management of instrument Register (82 FR 24268, May 26, 2017)
(ii) Replace the pitot probes that are listed
with one that has been properly repaired, and flight rules (IFR) operations at the for Docket No. FAA–2017–0279 to
if repaired by CSI, has a repair date of August heliport. establish Class E airspace extending
1, 2014, or later. This can be done by having upward from 700 feet above the surface
DATES: Effective 0901 UTC, March 29,
the existing pitot probe repaired by CSI at Johnson City Medical Center Heliport,
2018. The Director of the Federal
Aerospace, Inc. Johnson City, TN, due to the new RNAV
Register approves this incorporation by
(2) As of March 16, 2018 (the effective date (GPS) standard instrument approach
of this AD), do not install on any airplane a reference action under title 1, Code of
procedures for IFR operations at the
pitot probe having a serial number listed in Federal Regulations, part 51, subject to
heliport. Interested parties were invited
paragraph (c)(1) of this AD, unless it has been the annual revision of FAA Order
to participate in this rulemaking effort
properly repaired, and if repaired by CSI 7400.11 and publication of conforming
Aerospace, Inc., has a repair date of August
by submitting written comments on the
amendments.
1, 2014, or later. proposal to the FAA. No comments
ADDRESSES: FAA Order 7400.11B, were received.
(i) Alternative Methods of Compliance Airspace Designations and Reporting Class E airspace designations are
(AMOCs) Points, and subsequent amendments can published in paragraph 6005 of FAA
(1) The Manager, Fort Worth ACO Branch, be viewed online at http://www.faa.gov/ Order 7400.11B dated August 3, 2017,
FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs air_traffic/publications/. For further and effective September 15, 2017, which
for this AD, if requested using the procedures information, you can contact the is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR
found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with Airspace Policy Group, Federal Aviation
14 CFR 39.19, send your request to your
71.1. The Class E airspace designations
Administration, 800 Independence listed in this document will be
principal inspector or local Flight Standards
District Office, as appropriate. If sending Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20591; published subsequently in the Order.
information directly to the manager of the telephone: (202) 267–8783. The Order is
also available for inspection at the Availability and Summary of
ACO Branch, send it to the attention of the
person identified in paragraph (j) of this AD. National Archives and Records Documents for Incorporation by
(2) Before using any approved AMOC, Administration (NARA). For Reference
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notify your appropriate principal inspector, information on the availability of FAA This document proposes to amend
or lacking a principal inspector, the manager Order 7400.11B at NARA, call (202) FAA Order 7400.11B, Airspace
of the local flight standards district office/ 741–6030, or go to https:// Designations and Reporting Points,
certificate holding district office.
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ dated August 3, 2017, and effective
(i) Related Information ibr-locations.html. September 15, 2017. FAA Order
For more information about this AD, FAA Order 7400.11, Airspace 7400.11B is publicly available as listed
contact Jonathan Kim, Aerospace Engineer, Designations and Reporting Points, is in the ADDRESSES section of this
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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 March 16, 2018. Examining the AD Docket | |
| Contact | Jonathan Kim, Aerospace Engineer, Fort Worth ACO Branch, FAA, 10101 Hillwood Parkway, Fort Worth, Texas 76177- 1524; telephone: (817) 222-5131; fax: (817) 222-5245; email: [email protected] | |
| FR Citation | 83 FR 5700 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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