83_FR_60982 83 FR 60754 - Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes

83 FR 60754 - Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 228 (November 27, 2018)

Page Range60754-60756
FR Document2018-25392

We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Airbus SAS Model A330-200 series airplanes; Model A330-200 Freighter series airplanes; and Model A330-300 series airplanes. This AD was prompted by revisions to certain airworthiness limitation item (ALI) documents, which specify more restrictive instructions and/or airworthiness limitations. This AD requires revising the existing maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, to incorporate new or more restrictive instructions and/or airworthiness limitation requirements. We are issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2018-0759; Product Identifier 2018-NM-055-AD; Amendment 
39-19501; AD 2018-23-14]
RIN 2120-AA64


Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of 
Transportation (DOT).

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain 
Airbus SAS Model A330-200 series airplanes; Model A330-200 Freighter 
series airplanes; and Model A330-300 series airplanes. This AD was 
prompted by revisions to certain airworthiness limitation item (ALI) 
documents, which specify more restrictive instructions and/or 
airworthiness limitations. This AD requires revising the existing 
maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, to incorporate new or 
more restrictive instructions and/or airworthiness limitation 
requirements. We are issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on 
these products.

DATES: This AD is effective January 2, 2019.
    The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by 
reference of certain publications listed in this AD as of January 2, 
2019.

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-
0759.

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-
0759; 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: Vladimir Ulyanov, Aerospace Engineer, 
International Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA, 2200 South 
216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; telephone and fax 206-231-3229.

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 
A330-200 series airplanes; Model A330-200 Freighter series airplanes; 
and Model A330-300 series airplanes. The NPRM published in the Federal 
Register on August 24, 2018 (83 FR 42812). The NPRM was prompted by 
revisions to certain ALI documents, which specify more restrictive 
instructions and/or airworthiness limitations. The NPRM proposed to 
require revising the existing maintenance or inspection program, as 
applicable, to incorporate new or more restrictive instructions and/or 
airworthiness limitation requirements.
    We are issuing this AD to address fatigue cracking, accidental 
damage, or corrosion in principal structural elements, and possible 
failure of certain life limited parts, which could result in reduced 
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 
2018-0034, dated February 5, 2018 (referred to after this as the 
Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or ``the MCAI''), to 
correct an unsafe condition for Airbus SAS Model A330-200 series 
airplanes; Model A330-200 Freighter series airplanes; and Model A330-
300 series airplanes. The MCAI states:

    The airworthiness limitations for Airbus A330 and A340 
aeroplanes, which are approved by EASA, are currently defined and 
published in the A330 and A340 ALS document(s). The Safe Life 
Airworthiness Limitation Items are specified in ALS Part 1. These 
instructions have been identified as mandatory for continued 
airworthiness. Failure to accomplish these instructions could result 
in an unsafe condition.
    EASA previously issued [EASA] AD 2014-0009 [which corresponds to 
FAA AD 2017-10-24, Amendment 39-18898 (82 FR 24035, May 25, 2017) 
(``AD 2017-10-24'')] to require the implementation of the 
instructions and airworthiness limitations as specified in Airbus 
A330 and A340 ALS Part 1 documents at Revision 07.
    Since that [EASA] AD was issued, improvement of safe life 
component selection and life extension campaigns resulted in life 
limitations changes, among others new or more restrictive life 
limitations, approved by EASA. Consequently, Airbus successively 
issued Revision 08 and Revision 09 of the A330 and A340 ALS Part 1, 
compiling all ALS Part 1 changes approved since previous Revision 
07.
    In addition, Airbus published Variation 9.2 to remove from ALS 
Part 1 some life limits connected to a deficiency in the fatigue 
performance of 300M high strength steel used in forgings. These life 
limits, applicable only for a specific batch of parts, are required 
by EASA AD 2017-0185.
    For the reason described above, this [EASA] AD retains the 
requirements of EASA AD 2014-0009, which is superseded, and requires 
accomplishment of the actions specified in the applicable ALS.

    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-
0759.

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Comments

    We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing 
this final rule. We have considered the comments received. The 
commenter Michael Josefik indicated support for the NPRM.

Conclusion

    We reviewed the relevant data, considered the comment 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 A330 Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS) Part 
1, Safe Life Airworthiness Limitation Items (SL-ALI), Revision 09, 
dated September 18, 2017. This service information describes SL-ALI for 
the landing gear.
    Airbus has also issued A330 ALS Part 1, SL-ALI, Variation 9.2, 
dated November 28, 2017; and A330 ALS Part 1, SL-ALI, Variation 9.3, 
dated November 29, 2017. This service information describes revised 
life limits for certain parts. These documents are distinct because 
they apply to different life limited parts.
    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 105 airplanes of U.S. registry. We 
estimate the following costs to comply with this AD:
    We have determined that revising the existing maintenance or 
inspection program takes an average of 90 work-hours per operator, 
although we recognize that this number may vary from operator to 
operator. In the past, we have estimated that this action takes 1 work-
hour per airplane. Since operators incorporate maintenance or 
inspection program changes for their affected fleet(s), we have 
determined that a per-operator estimate is more accurate than a per-
airplane estimate. Therefore, we estimate the total cost per operator 
to be $7,650 (90 work-hours x $85 per work-hour).

Authority for This Rulemaking

    Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to 
issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the 
authority of the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII: Aviation Programs, 
describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's authority.
    We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in 
Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: ``General 
requirements.'' Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with 
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing 
regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator 
finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within 
the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition 
that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this 
rulemaking action.
    This 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 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

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1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows:

    Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.


Sec.  39.13   [Amended]

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

2018-23-14 Airbus SAS: Amendment 39-19501; Docket No. FAA-2018-0759; 
Product Identifier 2018-NM-055-AD.

(a) Effective Date

    This AD is effective January 2, 2019.

(b) Affected ADs

    This AD affects AD 2017-10-24, Amendment 39-18898 (82 FR 24035, 
May 25, 2017) (``AD 2017-10-24'').

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to the Airbus SAS airplanes identified in 
paragraphs (c)(1), (c)(2), and (c)(3) of this AD, certificated in 
any category, with an original certificate of airworthiness or 
original export certificate of airworthiness issued on or before 
November 29, 2017.
    (1) Airbus SAS Model A330-201, -202, -203, -223, and -243 
airplanes.
    (2) Airbus SAS Model A330-223F and -243F airplanes.
    (3) Airbus SAS Model A330-301, -302, -303, -321, -322, -323, -
341, -342, and -343 airplanes.

(d) Subject

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

(e) Reason

    This AD was prompted by revisions to certain airworthiness 
limitation item (ALI) documents, which specify more restrictive 
instructions and/or airworthiness limitations. We are issuing this 
AD to address fatigue cracking, accidental damage, or corrosion in 
principal structural elements, and possible failure of certain life 
limited parts, which could result in reduced structural integrity of 
the airplane.

(f) Compliance

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

(g) Maintenance or Inspection Program Revision

    Within 90 days after the effective date of this AD, revise the 
existing maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, to 
incorporate the information specified in the service information 
identified in paragraphs

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(g)(1), (g)(2), and (g)(3) of this AD. The initial compliance times 
for accomplishing the tasks are at the applicable times specified in 
the service information identified in paragraphs (g)(1), (g)(2), and 
(g)(3) of this AD, or within 90 days after the effective date of 
this AD, whichever occurs later.
    (1) Airbus A330 Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS) Part 1, 
Safe Life Airworthiness Limitation Items (SL-ALI), Revision 09, 
dated September 18, 2017.
    (2) Airbus A330 ALS Part 1, SL-ALI, Variation 9.2, dated 
November 28, 2017.
    (3) Airbus A330 ALS Part 1, SL-ALI, Variation 9.3, dated 
November 29, 2017.

(h) Terminating Actions for AD 2017-10-24

    Accomplishing the actions required by paragraph (g) of this AD 
terminates all of the requirements of AD 2017-10-24.

(i) No Alternative Actions or Intervals

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

(j) 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 (k)(2) of this AD. Information 
may be emailed to: [email protected].
    (i) 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.
    (ii) AMOCs approved previously for AD 2017-10-24 are not 
approved as AMOCs for this AD.
    (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.

(k) Related Information

    (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information 
(MCAI) EASA AD 2018-0034, February 5, 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-
2018-0759.
    (2) For more information about this AD, contact Vladimir 
Ulyanov, Aerospace Engineer, International Section, Transport 
Standards Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; 
telephone and fax 206-231-3229.

(l) 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 A330 Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS) Part 1, 
Safe Life Airworthiness Limitation Items (SL-ALI), Revision 09, 
dated September 18, 2017.
    (ii) Airbus A330 ALS Part 1, SL-ALI, Variation 9.2, dated 
November 28, 2017.
    (iii) Airbus A330 ALS Part 1, SL-ALI, Variation 9.3, dated 
November 29, 2017.
    (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 8, 2018.
Chris Spangenberg,
Acting Director, System Oversight Division, Aircraft Certification 
Service.
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60754 Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 228 / Tuesday, November 27, 2018 / Rules and Regulations States Government for a civil penalty of We are issuing this AD to address the require revising the existing not more than $2,343 for each violation. unsafe condition on these products. maintenance or inspection program, as The failure of more than one part of a DATES: This AD is effective January 2, applicable, to incorporate new or more single motor vehicle to conform to an 2019. restrictive instructions and/or applicable standard under 49 U.S.C. The Director of the Federal Register airworthiness limitation requirements. 33102 or 33103 is only a single approved the incorporation by reference We are issuing this AD to address violation. The maximum penalty under of certain publications listed in this AD fatigue cracking, accidental damage, or this paragraph for a related series of as of January 2, 2019. corrosion in principal structural violations is $585,619. ADDRESSES: For service information elements, and possible failure of certain (2) A person that violates 49 U.S.C. identified in this final rule, contact life limited parts, which could result in 33114(a)(5) is liable to the United States Airbus SAS, Airworthiness Office— reduced structural integrity of the Government for a civil penalty of not EAL, Rond-Point Emile Dewoitine No: airplane. more than $173,951 a day for each 2, 31700 Blagnac Cedex, France; violation. The European Aviation Safety Agency telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 (EASA), which is the Technical Agent * * * * * 61 93 45 80; email airworthiness.A330- for the Member States of the European (i) Medium- and heavy-duty vehicle A340@airbus.com; internet http:// Union, has issued EASA AD 2018–0034, fuel efficiency. The maximum civil www.airbus.com. You may view this dated February 5, 2018 (referred to after penalty for a violation of the fuel service information at the FAA, this as the Mandatory Continuing consumption standards of 49 CFR part Transport Standards Branch, 2200 Airworthiness Information, or ‘‘the 535 is not more than $40,852 per South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe condition vehicle or engine. The maximum civil information on the availability of this for Airbus SAS Model A330–200 series penalty for a related series of violations material at the FAA, call 206–231–3195. airplanes; Model A330–200 Freighter shall be determined by multiplying $40, It is also available on the internet at series airplanes; and Model A330–300 852 times the vehicle or engine http://www.regulations.gov by searching series airplanes. The MCAI states: production volume for the model year for and locating Docket No. FAA–2018– in question within the regulatory 0759. The airworthiness limitations for Airbus averaging set. A330 and A340 aeroplanes, which are Examining the AD Docket approved by EASA, are currently defined and Issued in Washington, DC, under authority You may examine the AD docket on published in the A330 and A340 ALS delegated at 49 CFR 1.27(n). the internet at http:// document(s). The Safe Life Airworthiness Steven G. Bradbury, Limitation Items are specified in ALS Part 1. General Counsel. www.regulations.gov by searching for These instructions have been identified as and locating Docket No. FAA–2018– [FR Doc. 2018–24930 Filed 11–26–18; 8:45 am] mandatory for continued airworthiness. 0759; or in person at Docket Operations Failure to accomplish these instructions BILLING CODE 4910–9X–P between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday could result in an unsafe condition. through Friday, except Federal holidays. EASA previously issued [EASA] AD 2014– The AD docket contains this final rule, 0009 [which corresponds to FAA AD 2017– DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION the regulatory evaluation, any 10–24, Amendment 39–18898 (82 FR 24035, Federal Aviation Administration comments received, and other May 25, 2017) (‘‘AD 2017–10–24’’)] to require information. The address for Docket the implementation of the instructions and 14 CFR Part 39 Operations (phone: 800–647–5527) is airworthiness limitations as specified in U.S. Department of Transportation, Airbus A330 and A340 ALS Part 1 [Docket No. FAA–2018–0759; Product Docket Operations, M–30, West documents at Revision 07. Identifier 2018–NM–055–AD; Amendment Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140, Since that [EASA] AD was issued, 39–19501; AD 2018–23–14] improvement of safe life component selection 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, RIN 2120–AA64 Washington, DC 20590. and life extension campaigns resulted in life limitations changes, among others new or FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS more restrictive life limitations, approved by Vladimir Ulyanov, Aerospace Engineer, EASA. Consequently, Airbus successively Airplanes International Section, Transport issued Revision 08 and Revision 09 of the AGENCY: Federal Aviation Standards Branch, FAA, 2200 South A330 and A340 ALS Part 1, compiling all Administration (FAA), Department of 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; ALS Part 1 changes approved since previous Transportation (DOT). telephone and fax 206–231–3229. Revision 07. ACTION: Final rule. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In addition, Airbus published Variation 9.2 to remove from ALS Part 1 some life limits SUMMARY: We are adopting a new Discussion connected to a deficiency in the fatigue airworthiness directive (AD) for certain We issued a notice of proposed performance of 300M high strength steel used Airbus SAS Model A330–200 series rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR in forgings. These life limits, applicable only airplanes; Model A330–200 Freighter part 39 by adding an AD that would for a specific batch of parts, are required by series airplanes; and Model A330–300 apply to certain Airbus SAS Model EASA AD 2017–0185. For the reason described above, this series airplanes. This AD was prompted A330–200 series airplanes; Model [EASA] AD retains the requirements of EASA by revisions to certain airworthiness A330–200 Freighter series airplanes; AD 2014–0009, which is superseded, and limitation item (ALI) documents, which and Model A330–300 series airplanes. requires accomplishment of the actions specify more restrictive instructions The NPRM published in the Federal daltland on DSKBBV9HB2PROD with RULES specified in the applicable ALS. and/or airworthiness limitations. This Register on August 24, 2018 (83 FR AD requires revising the existing 42812). The NPRM was prompted by You may examine the MCAI in the maintenance or inspection program, as revisions to certain ALI documents, AD docket on the internet at http:// applicable, to incorporate new or more which specify more restrictive www.regulations.gov by searching for restrictive instructions and/or instructions and/or airworthiness and locating Docket No. FAA–2018– airworthiness limitation requirements. limitations. The NPRM proposed to 0759. VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:05 Nov 26, 2018 Jkt 247001 PO 00000 Frm 00026 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 E:\FR\FM\27NOR1.SGM 27NOR1

Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 228 / Tuesday, November 27, 2018 / Rules and Regulations 60755 Comments Authority for This Rulemaking Adoption of the Amendment We gave the public the opportunity to Title 49 of the United States Code Accordingly, under the authority participate in developing this final rule. specifies the FAA’s authority to issue delegated to me by the Administrator, We have considered the comments rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as received. The commenter Michael section 106, describes the authority of follows: Josefik indicated support for the NPRM. the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII: Aviation Programs, describes in more PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS Conclusion detail the scope of the Agency’s DIRECTIVES We reviewed the relevant data, authority. We are issuing this rulemaking under ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 considered the comment received, and continues to read as follows: determined that air safety and the the authority described in Subtitle VII, public interest require adopting this Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. final rule as proposed, except for minor ‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with § 39.13 [Amended] editorial changes. We have determined that these minor changes: promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding air commerce by prescribing regulations the following new airworthiness • Are consistent with the intent that for practices, methods, and procedures directive (AD): was proposed in the NPRM for the Administrator finds necessary for addressing the unsafe condition; and 2018–23–14 Airbus SAS: Amendment 39– safety in air commerce. This regulation 19501; Docket No. FAA–2018–0759; • Do not add any additional burden is within the scope of that authority Product Identifier 2018–NM–055–AD. upon the public than was already because it addresses an unsafe condition proposed in the NPRM. that is likely to exist or develop on (a) Effective Date Related Service Information Under 1 products identified in this rulemaking This AD is effective January 2, 2019. CFR Part 51 action. (b) Affected ADs This AD is issued in accordance with Airbus has issued A330 This AD affects AD 2017–10–24, authority delegated by the Executive Amendment 39–18898 (82 FR 24035, May 25, Airworthiness Limitations Section Director, Aircraft Certification Service, 2017) (‘‘AD 2017–10–24’’). (ALS) Part 1, Safe Life Airworthiness as authorized by FAA Order 8000.51C. Limitation Items (SL–ALI), Revision 09, In accordance with that order, issuance (c) Applicability dated September 18, 2017. This service of ADs is normally a function of the This AD applies to the Airbus SAS information describes SL–ALI for the Compliance and Airworthiness airplanes identified in paragraphs (c)(1), landing gear. Division, but during this transition (c)(2), and (c)(3) of this AD, certificated in Airbus has also issued A330 ALS Part period, the Executive Director has any category, with an original certificate of airworthiness or original export certificate of 1, SL–ALI, Variation 9.2, dated delegated the authority to issue ADs airworthiness issued on or before November November 28, 2017; and A330 ALS Part applicable to transport category 29, 2017. 1, SL–ALI, Variation 9.3, dated airplanes and associated appliances to (1) Airbus SAS Model A330–201, –202, November 29, 2017. This service the Director of the System Oversight –203, –223, and –243 airplanes. information describes revised life limits Division. (2) Airbus SAS Model A330–223F and for certain parts. These documents are –243F airplanes. Regulatory Findings (3) Airbus SAS Model A330–301, –302, distinct because they apply to different life limited parts. This AD will not have federalism –303, –321, –322, –323, –341, –342, and –343 implications under Executive Order airplanes. This service information is reasonably available because the interested parties 13132. This AD will not have a (d) Subject have access to it through their normal substantial direct effect on the States, on Air Transport Association (ATA) of course of business or by the means the relationship between the national America Code 05, Time Limits/Maintenance identified in the ADDRESSES section. government and the States, or on the Checks. distribution of power and Costs of Compliance responsibilities among the various (e) Reason levels of government. This AD was prompted by revisions to We estimate that this AD affects 105 certain airworthiness limitation item (ALI) airplanes of U.S. registry. We estimate For the reasons discussed above, I certify that this AD: documents, which specify more restrictive the following costs to comply with this instructions and/or airworthiness limitations. AD: (1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory We are issuing this AD to address fatigue action’’ under Executive Order 12866, We have determined that revising the cracking, accidental damage, or corrosion in (2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under principal structural elements, and possible existing maintenance or inspection the DOT Regulatory Policies and program takes an average of 90 work- failure of certain life limited parts, which Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, could result in reduced structural integrity of hours per operator, although we 1979), the airplane. recognize that this number may vary (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation from operator to operator. In the past, in Alaska, and (f) Compliance we have estimated that this action takes (4) Will not have a significant Comply with this AD within the 1 work-hour per airplane. Since economic impact, positive or negative, compliance times specified, unless already operators incorporate maintenance or on a substantial number of small entities done. inspection program changes for their daltland on DSKBBV9HB2PROD with RULES under the criteria of the Regulatory (g) Maintenance or Inspection Program affected fleet(s), we have determined Flexibility Act. Revision that a per-operator estimate is more Within 90 days after the effective date of accurate than a per-airplane estimate. List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 this AD, revise the existing maintenance or Therefore, we estimate the total cost per Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation inspection program, as applicable, to operator to be $7,650 (90 work-hours × safety, Incorporation by reference, incorporate the information specified in the $85 per work-hour). Safety. service information identified in paragraphs VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:05 Nov 26, 2018 Jkt 247001 PO 00000 Frm 00027 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 E:\FR\FM\27NOR1.SGM 27NOR1

60756 Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 228 / Tuesday, November 27, 2018 / Rules and Regulations (g)(1), (g)(2), and (g)(3) of this AD. The initial (2) For more information about this AD, Airbus SAS Model A330–200 Freighter, compliance times for accomplishing the tasks contact Vladimir Ulyanov, Aerospace A330–200, and A330–300 series are at the applicable times specified in the Engineer, International Section, Transport airplanes. This AD was prompted by a service information identified in paragraphs Standards Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; telephone and revision of a certain airworthiness (g)(1), (g)(2), and (g)(3) of this AD, or within 90 days after the effective date of this AD, fax 206–231–3229. limitations item (ALI) document, which whichever occurs later. specifies new or more restrictive (l) Material Incorporated by Reference maintenance instructions and (1) Airbus A330 Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS) Part 1, Safe Life Airworthiness (1) The Director of the Federal Register airworthiness limitations, and a Limitation Items (SL–ALI), Revision 09, approved the incorporation by reference determination that those maintenance dated September 18, 2017. (IBR) of the service information listed in this instructions and airworthiness (2) Airbus A330 ALS Part 1, SL–ALI, paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR limitations are necessary. This AD Variation 9.2, dated November 28, 2017. part 51. (2) You must use this service information requires revising the existing (3) Airbus A330 ALS Part 1, SL–ALI, Variation 9.3, dated November 29, 2017. as applicable to do the actions required by maintenance or inspection program, as this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise. applicable, to incorporate new or more (h) Terminating Actions for AD 2017–10–24 (i) Airbus A330 Airworthiness Limitations restrictive maintenance instructions and Accomplishing the actions required by Section (ALS) Part 1, Safe Life Airworthiness airworthiness limitations. We are paragraph (g) of this AD terminates all of the Limitation Items (SL–ALI), Revision 09, issuing this AD to address the unsafe requirements of AD 2017–10–24. dated September 18, 2017. condition on these products. (ii) Airbus A330 ALS Part 1, SL–ALI, (i) No Alternative Actions or Intervals Variation 9.2, dated November 28, 2017. DATES: This AD is effective January 2, After the maintenance or inspection (iii) Airbus A330 ALS Part 1, SL–ALI, 2019. program, as applicable, has been revised as Variation 9.3, dated November 29, 2017. The Director of the Federal Register required by paragraph (g) of this AD, no (3) For service information identified in approved the incorporation by reference alternative actions (e.g., inspections) or this AD, contact Airbus SAS, Airworthiness of a certain publication listed in this AD intervals may be used unless the actions or Office—EAL, Rond-Point Emile Dewoitine as of January 2, 2019. intervals are approved as an alternative No: 2, 31700 Blagnac Cedex, France; ADDRESSES: For service information method of compliance (AMOC) in telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61 accordance with the procedures specified in identified in this final rule, contact 93 45 80; email airworthiness.A330–A340@ paragraph (j)(1) of this AD. airbus.com; internet http://www.airbus.com. Airbus SAS, Airworthiness Office— (4) You may view this service information EAL, Rond-Point Emile Dewoitine No: (j) Other FAA AD Provisions 2, 31700 Blagnac Cedex, France; at the FAA, Transport Standards Branch, The following provisions also apply to this 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 AD: information on the availability of this 61 93 45 80; email airworthiness.A330– (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance material at the FAA, call 206–231–3195. A340@airbus.com; internet http:// (AMOCs): The Manager, International (5) You may view this service information Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA, www.airbus.com. You may view this that is incorporated by reference at the service information at the FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this National Archives and Records AD, if requested using the procedures found Transport Standards Branch, 2200 Administration (NARA). For information on in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR the availability of this material at NARA, call South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For 39.19, send your request to your principal 202–741–6030, or go to: http:// information on the availability of this inspector or local Flight Standards District www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr- material at the FAA, call 206–231–3195. Office, as appropriate. If sending information locations.html. It is also available on the internet at directly to the International Section, send it http://www.regulations.gov by searching to the attention of the person identified in Issued in Des Moines, Washington, on paragraph (k)(2) of this AD. Information may November 8, 2018. for and locating Docket No. FAA–2018– be emailed to: 9-ANM-116-AMOC- Chris Spangenberg, 0639. REQUESTS@faa.gov. Acting Director, System Oversight Division, Examining the AD Docket (i) Before using any approved AMOC, Aircraft Certification Service. notify your appropriate principal inspector, You may examine the AD docket on or lacking a principal inspector, the manager [FR Doc. 2018–25392 Filed 11–26–18; 8:45 am] the internet at http:// of the local flight standards district office/ BILLING CODE 4910–13–P www.regulations.gov by searching for certificate holding district office. and locating Docket No. FAA–2018– (ii) AMOCs approved previously for AD 0639; or in person at Docket Operations 2017–10–24 are not approved as AMOCs for DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday this AD. (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any through Friday, except Federal holidays. Federal Aviation Administration requirement in this AD to obtain corrective The AD docket contains this final rule, actions from a manufacturer, the action must the regulatory evaluation, any 14 CFR Part 39 be accomplished using a method approved comments received, and other by the Manager, International Section, [Docket No. FAA–2018–0639; Product information. The address for Docket Transport Standards Branch, FAA; or the Identifier 2018–NM–058–AD; Amendment Operations (phone: 800–647–5527) is European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA); or 39–19508; AD 2018–24–04] U.S. Department of Transportation, Airbus SAS’s EASA Design Organization Docket Operations, M–30, West Approval (DOA). If approved by the DOA, RIN 2120–AA64 the approval must include the DOA- Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140, authorized signature. Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Airplanes Washington, DC 20590. (k) Related Information FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: daltland on DSKBBV9HB2PROD with RULES (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of Vladimir Ulyanov, Aerospace Engineer, Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA AD International Section, Transport 2018–0034, February 5, 2018, for related Transportation (DOT). Standards Branch, FAA, 2200 South information. This MCAI may be found in the ACTION: Final rule. AD docket on the internet at http:// 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; www.regulations.gov by searching for and SUMMARY: We are adopting a new telephone and fax 206–231–3229. locating Docket No. FAA–2018–0759. airworthiness directive (AD) for certain SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:05 Nov 26, 2018 Jkt 247001 PO 00000 Frm 00028 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 E:\FR\FM\27NOR1.SGM 27NOR1


Document Created: 2018-11-27 01:25:12
Document Modified: 2018-11-27 01:25:12
CategoryRegulatory Information
CollectionFederal Register
sudoc ClassAE 2.7:
GS 4.107:
AE 2.106:
PublisherOffice of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
SectionRules and Regulations
ActionFinal rule.
DatesThis AD is effective January 2, 2019.
ContactVladimir Ulyanov, Aerospace Engineer, International Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; telephone and fax 206-231-3229.
FR Citation83 FR 60754 
RIN Number2120-AA64
CFR AssociatedAir Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety
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