83 FR 60756 - Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 228 (November 27, 2018)
Federal Aviation Administration
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[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 228 (Tuesday, November 27, 2018)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 60756-60759] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2018-25663] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2018-0639; Product Identifier 2018-NM-058-AD; Amendment 39-19508; AD 2018-24-04] 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 A330-200 Freighter, A330-200, and A330-300 series airplanes. This AD was prompted by a revision of a certain airworthiness limitations item (ALI) document, which specifies new or more restrictive maintenance instructions and airworthiness limitations, and a determination that those maintenance instructions and airworthiness limitations are necessary. This AD requires revising the existing maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, to incorporate new or more restrictive maintenance instructions and airworthiness limitations. 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 a certain publication 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- 0639. 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- 0639; 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: [[Page 60757]] 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 Freighter, A330-200, and A330-300 series airplanes. The NPRM published in the Federal Register on August 10, 2018 (83 FR 39633). The NPRM was prompted by a revision of a certain ALI document, which specifies new or more restrictive maintenance instructions and airworthiness limitations, and a determination that those maintenance instructions and airworthiness limitations are necessary. The NPRM proposed to require revising the existing maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, to incorporate new or more restrictive maintenance instructions and airworthiness limitations. We are issuing this AD to address fatigue cracking, damage, and corrosion in principal structural elements; such fatigue cracking, damage, and corrosion 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 2018-0068, dated March 26, 2018 (referred to after this as the Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or ``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for certain Airbus SAS Model A330-200 Freighter, A330-200, and 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 [Airworthiness Limitations Section] ALS document(s). The Damage Tolerant Airworthiness Limitation Items (DT ALI) are specified in the ALS Part 2. These instructions have been identified as mandatory actions for continued airworthiness. Failure to comply with these instructions could result in an unsafe condition [i.e., fatigue cracking, damage, and corrosion in principal structural elements] which could result in reduced structural integrity of the airplane. Previously, EASA issued AD 2016-0152 [which corresponds to FAA AD 2017-19-13, Amendment 39-19043 (82 FR 43837, September 20, 2017) (``AD 2017-19-13'')] for A330 and A340 aeroplanes to require accomplishment of all maintenance tasks as described in ALS Part 2 Revision 01 (A330 aeroplanes) and Revision 02 (A340 aeroplanes). Since that [EASA] AD was issued, Airbus published Revision 02 of the ALS Part 2 for A330 aeroplanes, including new and/or more restrictive items. For the reason described above, this [EASA] AD takes over the requirements from EASA AD 2016-0152 for A330 aeroplanes, and requires accomplishment of all maintenance tasks as described in the ALS. EASA AD 2016-0152 has been revised accordingly, removing A330 aeroplanes from the Applicability. 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- 0639. Comments We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing this final rule. The following presents the comment received on the NPRM and the FAA's response to that comment. Request To Clarify or Remove Previously Approved Alternative Method of Compliance (AMOC) American Airlines requested that we clarify the applicability of the AMOC approved in letter AIR-676-18-111 R1, dated January 29, 2018, or remove the previously approved AMOC from the proposed AD. The commenter stated that, as currently written, paragraph (j)(1)(ii) of the proposed AD is confusing because it states that the AMOC approved in letter AIR-676-18-111 R1, dated January 29, 2018, previously approved for AD 2017-19-13, would still be approved for the corresponding provisions of the final rule. The commenter explained that this AMOC is limited to a specific organization and is not applicable to all operators. We agree with the commenter's request for the reasons provided by the commenter. AMOC letter AIR-676-18-111 R1, dated January 29, 2018, was issued specifically to Singapore Technologies Aerospace Limited and is not a global AMOC. We have revised paragraph (j)(1)(ii) of this AD to clarify that the AMOC granted in letter AIR-676-18-111 R1, dated January 29, 2018, is approved as an AMOC for Model A330-300 series airplanes modified from a passenger to freighter configuration under the provisions of FAA Supplemental Type Certificate ST04038NY. Conclusion We reviewed the relevant data, considered the comment received, and determined that air safety and the public interest require adopting this final rule with the change 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 final rule. Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 Airbus SAS has issued Airbus A330 Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS) Part 2--Damage Tolerant Airworthiness Limitation Items (DT-ALI), Revision 02, Issue 2, dated November 22, 2017. This service information describes maintenance instructions and airworthiness limitations applicable to the DT-ALI. 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 [[Page 60758]] 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 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): 2018-24-04 Airbus SAS: Amendment 39-19508; Docket No. FAA-2018-0639; Product Identifier 2018-NM-058-AD. (a) Effective Date This AD is effective January 2, 2019. (b) Affected ADs This AD affects AD 2017-19-13, Amendment 39-19043 (82 FR 43837, September 20, 2017) (``AD 2017-19-13''). (c) Applicability This AD applies to the Airbus SAS airplanes specified 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 22, 2017. (1) Model A330-223F and -243F airplanes. (2) Model A330-201, -202, -203, -223, and -243 airplanes. (3) 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 a revision of a certain airworthiness limitations item (ALI) document, which specifies new or more restrictive maintenance instructions and airworthiness limitations, and a determination that those maintenance instructions and airworthiness limitations are necessary. We are issuing this AD to address fatigue cracking, damage, and corrosion in principal structural elements; such fatigue cracking, damage, and corrosion 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 Airbus A330 Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS) Part 2--Damage Tolerant Airworthiness Limitation Items (DT-ALI), Revision 02, Issue 2, dated November 22, 2017. The initial compliance time for accomplishing the tasks is at the applicable times specified in Airbus A330 Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS) Part 2--Damage Tolerant Airworthiness Limitation Items (DT-ALI), Revision 02, Issue 2, dated November 22, 2017, or within 90 days after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later. (h) No Alternative Actions or Intervals After the existing maintenance or inspection program 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. (i) Terminating Action for the Requirements of AD 2017-19-13 Accomplishing the action required by paragraph (g) of this AD terminates all requirements of AD 2017-19-13. (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) The AMOC specified in letter AIR-676-18-111 R1, dated January 29, 2018, approved previously for AD 2017-19-13, is approved as an AMOC for the corresponding provisions of this AD for Model A330-300 series airplanes that have been modified from a passenger to freighter configuration under the provisions of FAA Supplemental Type Certificate ST04038NY. (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 2018-0068, dated March 26, 2018, for related information. This MCAI may be found in the AD docket on the internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2018-0639. (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 2-- Damage Tolerant Airworthiness Limitation Items (DT-ALI), [[Page 60759]] Revision 02, Issue 2, dated November 22, 2017. (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 15, 2018. Dionne Palermo, Acting Director, System Oversight Division, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2018-25663 Filed 11-26-18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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(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:
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(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:
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Discussion EASA AD 2016–0152 for A330 aeroplanes, • Do not add any additional burden
and requires accomplishment of all upon the public than was already
We issued a notice of proposed maintenance tasks as described in the ALS.
rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR proposed in the NPRM.
EASA AD 2016–0152 has been revised We also determined that these
part 39 by adding an AD that would accordingly, removing A330 aeroplanes from
apply to certain Airbus SAS Model changes will not increase the economic
the Applicability.
A330–200 Freighter, A330–200, and burden on any operator or increase the
A330–300 series airplanes. The NPRM You may examine the MCAI in the scope of this final rule.
published in the Federal Register on AD docket on the internet at http://
Related Service Information Under 1
August 10, 2018 (83 FR 39633). The www.regulations.gov by searching for
CFR Part 51
NPRM was prompted by a revision of a and locating Docket No. FAA–2018–
0639. Airbus SAS has issued Airbus A330
certain ALI document, which specifies Airworthiness Limitations Section
new or more restrictive maintenance Comments (ALS) Part 2—Damage Tolerant
instructions and airworthiness Airworthiness Limitation Items (DT–
limitations, and a determination that We gave the public the opportunity to
participate in developing this final rule. ALI), Revision 02, Issue 2, dated
those maintenance instructions and November 22, 2017. This service
airworthiness limitations are necessary. The following presents the comment
received on the NPRM and the FAA’s information describes maintenance
The NPRM proposed to require revising instructions and airworthiness
the existing maintenance or inspection response to that comment.
limitations applicable to the DT–ALI.
program, as applicable, to incorporate Request To Clarify or Remove This service information is reasonably
new or more restrictive maintenance Previously Approved Alternative available because the interested parties
instructions and airworthiness Method of Compliance (AMOC) have access to it through their normal
limitations. course of business or by the means
We are issuing this AD to address American Airlines requested that we
clarify the applicability of the AMOC identified in the ADDRESSES section.
fatigue cracking, damage, and corrosion
in principal structural elements; such approved in letter AIR–676–18–111 R1, Costs of Compliance
fatigue cracking, damage, and corrosion dated January 29, 2018, or remove the
previously approved AMOC from the We estimate that this AD affects 105
could result in reduced structural airplanes of U.S. registry. We estimate
integrity of the airplane. proposed AD. The commenter stated
that, as currently written, paragraph the following costs to comply with this
The European Aviation Safety Agency AD:
(EASA), which is the Technical Agent (j)(1)(ii) of the proposed AD is confusing
We have determined that revising the
for the Member States of the European because it states that the AMOC
existing maintenance or inspection
Union, has issued EASA AD 2018–0068, approved in letter AIR–676–18–111 R1,
program takes an average of 90 work-
dated March 26, 2018 (referred to after dated January 29, 2018, previously
hours per operator, although we
this as the Mandatory Continuing approved for AD 2017–19–13, would
recognize that this number may vary
Airworthiness Information, or ‘‘the still be approved for the corresponding
from operator to operator. In the past,
MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe condition provisions of the final rule. The
we have estimated that this action takes
for certain Airbus SAS Model A330–200 commenter explained that this AMOC is
1 work-hour per airplane. Since
Freighter, A330–200, and A330–300 limited to a specific organization and is
operators incorporate maintenance or
series airplanes. The MCAI states: not applicable to all operators.
inspection program changes for their
The airworthiness limitations for Airbus We agree with the commenter’s affected fleet(s), we have determined
A330 and A340 aeroplanes, which are request for the reasons provided by the that a per-operator estimate is more
approved by EASA, are currently defined and commenter. AMOC letter AIR–676–18– accurate than a per-airplane estimate.
published in the A330 and A340 111 R1, dated January 29, 2018, was Therefore, we estimate the total cost per
[Airworthiness Limitations Section] ALS issued specifically to Singapore operator to be $7,650 (90 work-hours ×
document(s). The Damage Tolerant Technologies Aerospace Limited and is
Airworthiness Limitation Items (DT ALI) are $85 per work-hour).
not a global AMOC. We have revised
specified in the ALS Part 2. These paragraph (j)(1)(ii) of this AD to clarify Authority for This Rulemaking
instructions have been identified as
mandatory actions for continued that the AMOC granted in letter AIR– Title 49 of the United States Code
airworthiness. 676–18–111 R1, dated January 29, 2018, specifies the FAA’s authority to issue
Failure to comply with these instructions is approved as an AMOC for Model rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I,
could result in an unsafe condition [i.e., A330–300 series airplanes modified section 106, describes the authority of
fatigue cracking, damage, and corrosion in from a passenger to freighter the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII:
principal structural elements] which could configuration under the provisions of Aviation Programs, describes in more
result in reduced structural integrity of the FAA Supplemental Type Certificate
airplane.
detail the scope of the Agency’s
ST04038NY. authority.
Previously, EASA issued AD 2016–0152
[which corresponds to FAA AD 2017–19–13, Conclusion We are issuing this rulemaking under
Amendment 39–19043 (82 FR 43837, the authority described in Subtitle VII,
September 20, 2017) (‘‘AD 2017–19–13’’)] for We reviewed the relevant data, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701:
A330 and A340 aeroplanes to require considered the comment received, and ‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that
accomplishment of all maintenance tasks as determined that air safety and the section, Congress charges the FAA with
described in ALS Part 2 Revision 01 (A330 public interest require adopting this promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in
aeroplanes) and Revision 02 (A340 final rule with the change described air commerce by prescribing regulations
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aeroplanes). previously and minor editorial changes. for practices, methods, and procedures
Since that [EASA] AD was issued, Airbus We have determined that these minor
published Revision 02 of the ALS Part 2 for the Administrator finds necessary for
A330 aeroplanes, including new and/or more
changes: safety in air commerce. This regulation
restrictive items. • Are consistent with the intent that is within the scope of that authority
For the reason described above, this was proposed in the NPRM for because it addresses an unsafe condition
[EASA] AD takes over the requirements from addressing the unsafe condition; and that is likely to exist or develop on
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products identified in this rulemaking (a) Effective Date (i) Terminating Action for the Requirements
action. This AD is effective January 2, 2019. of AD 2017–19–13
This AD is issued in accordance with Accomplishing the action required by
(b) Affected ADs paragraph (g) of this AD terminates all
authority delegated by the Executive
This AD affects AD 2017–19–13, requirements of AD 2017–19–13.
Director, Aircraft Certification Service,
Amendment 39–19043 (82 FR 43837,
as authorized by FAA Order 8000.51C. September 20, 2017) (‘‘AD 2017–19–13’’). (j) Other FAA AD Provisions
In accordance with that order, issuance The following provisions also apply to this
of ADs is normally a function of the (c) Applicability AD:
Compliance and Airworthiness This AD applies to the Airbus SAS (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance
Division, but during this transition airplanes specified in paragraphs (c)(1), (AMOCs): The Manager, International
period, the Executive Director has (c)(2), and (c)(3) of this AD, certificated in Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA,
delegated the authority to issue ADs any category, with an original certificate of has the authority to approve AMOCs for this
airworthiness or original export certificate of AD, if requested using the procedures found
applicable to transport category airworthiness issued on or before November in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR
airplanes and associated appliances to 22, 2017. 39.19, send your request to your principal
the Director of the System Oversight (1) Model A330–223F and –243F airplanes. inspector or local Flight Standards District
Division. (2) Model A330–201, –202, –203, –223, and Office, as appropriate. If sending information
–243 airplanes. directly to the International Section, send it
Regulatory Findings (3) Model A330–301, –302, –303, –321, to the attention of the person identified in
This AD will not have federalism –322, –323, –341, –342, and –343 airplanes. paragraph (k)(2) of this AD. Information may
implications under Executive Order be emailed to: 9-ANM-116-AMOC-
(d) Subject
13132. This AD will not have a REQUESTS@faa.gov.
Air Transport Association (ATA) of (i) Before using any approved AMOC,
substantial direct effect on the States, on America Code 05, Time Limits/Maintenance notify your appropriate principal inspector,
the relationship between the national Checks. or lacking a principal inspector, the manager
government and the States, or on the of the local flight standards district office/
(e) Reason
distribution of power and certificate holding district office.
responsibilities among the various This AD was prompted by a revision of a (ii) The AMOC specified in letter AIR–676–
levels of government. certain airworthiness limitations item (ALI) 18–111 R1, dated January 29, 2018, approved
document, which specifies new or more previously for AD 2017–19–13, is approved
For the reasons discussed above, I restrictive maintenance instructions and
certify that this AD: as an AMOC for the corresponding
airworthiness limitations, and a provisions of this AD for Model A330–300
(1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory determination that those maintenance series airplanes that have been modified from
action’’ under Executive Order 12866, instructions and airworthiness limitations are a passenger to freighter configuration under
(2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under necessary. We are issuing this AD to address
the provisions of FAA Supplemental Type
the DOT Regulatory Policies and fatigue cracking, damage, and corrosion in
Certificate ST04038NY.
principal structural elements; such fatigue
Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any
cracking, damage, and corrosion could result
1979), requirement in this AD to obtain corrective
in reduced structural integrity of the
(3) Will not affect intrastate aviation actions from a manufacturer, the action must
airplane.
in Alaska, and be accomplished using a method approved
(f) Compliance by the Manager, International Section,
(4) Will not have a significant Transport Standards Branch, FAA; or the
economic impact, positive or negative, Comply with this AD within the
compliance times specified, unless already European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA); or
on a substantial number of small entities Airbus SAS’s EASA Design Organization
done.
under the criteria of the Regulatory Approval (DOA). If approved by the DOA,
Flexibility Act. (g) Maintenance or Inspection Program the approval must include the DOA-
Revision authorized signature.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Within 90 days after the effective date of (k) Related Information
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation this AD, revise the existing maintenance or
inspection program, as applicable, to (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing
safety, Incorporation by reference,
incorporate the information specified in Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA AD
Safety. 2018–0068, dated March 26, 2018, for related
Airbus A330 Airworthiness Limitations
Adoption of the Amendment Section (ALS) Part 2—Damage Tolerant information. This MCAI may be found in the
Airworthiness Limitation Items (DT–ALI), AD docket on the internet at http://
Accordingly, under the authority Revision 02, Issue 2, dated November 22, www.regulations.gov by searching for and
delegated to me by the Administrator, 2017. The initial compliance time for locating Docket No. FAA–2018–0639.
the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as accomplishing the tasks is at the applicable (2) For more information about this AD,
follows: times specified in Airbus A330 contact Vladimir Ulyanov, Aerospace
Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS) Part Engineer, International Section, Transport
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS 2—Damage Tolerant Airworthiness Standards Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th
DIRECTIVES Limitation Items (DT–ALI), Revision 02, St., Des Moines, WA 98198; telephone and
Issue 2, dated November 22, 2017, or within fax 206–231–3229.
■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 90 days after the effective date of this AD, (l) Material Incorporated by Reference
continues to read as follows: whichever occurs later.
(1) The Director of the Federal Register
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. (h) No Alternative Actions or Intervals approved the incorporation by reference
After the existing maintenance or (IBR) of the service information listed in this
§ 39.13 [Amended] inspection program has been revised, as paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR
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■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding required by paragraph (g) of this AD, no part 51.
alternative actions (e.g., inspections) or (2) You must use this service information
the following new airworthiness
intervals may be used unless the actions or as applicable to do the actions required by
directive (AD): intervals are approved as an alternative this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise.
2018–24–04 Airbus SAS: Amendment 39– method of compliance (AMOC) in (i) Airbus A330 Airworthiness Limitations
19508; Docket No. FAA–2018–0639; accordance with the procedures specified in Section (ALS) Part 2—Damage Tolerant
Product Identifier 2018–NM–058–AD. paragraph (j)(1) of this AD. Airworthiness Limitation Items (DT–ALI),
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Revision 02, Issue 2, dated November 22, Attention: Contractual & Data Services Comments
2017. (C&DS), 2600 Westminster Blvd., MC
(ii) [Reserved] We gave the public the opportunity to
110–SK57, Seal Beach, CA 90740–5600; participate in developing this final rule.
(3) For service information identified in telephone 562–797–1717; internet
this AD, contact Airbus SAS, Airworthiness The following presents the comments
Office—EAL, Rond-Point Emile Dewoitine
https://www.myboeingfleet.com. You received on the NPRM and the FAA’s
No: 2, 31700 Blagnac Cedex, France; may view this service information at the response to each comment.
telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61 FAA, Transport Standards Branch, 2200
93 45 80; email airworthiness.A330-A340@ South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For Request To Include Training for Proper
airbus.com; internet http://www.airbus.com. information on the availability of this Mask-Packing
(4) You may view this service information material at the FAA, call 206–231–3195. Zodiac Aerospace recommended that
at the FAA, Transport Standards Branch, It is also available on the internet at
2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For
we revise paragraphs (g) and (h) to
http://www.regulations.gov by searching include training for proper mask-
information on the availability of this for and locating Docket No. FAA–2018–
material at the FAA, call 206–231–3195. packing as an alternative to
(5) You may view this service information
0489. replacement. The commenter stated that
that is incorporated by reference at the Examining the AD Docket if operators have followed proper
National Archives and Records packing procedures, no equipment
Administration (NARA). For information on You may examine the AD docket on change should be required.
the availability of this material at NARA, call the internet at http:// Although we acknowledge Zodiac’s
202–741–6030, or go to: http:// www.regulations.gov by searching for recommendation, we note that the
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr- and locating Docket No. FAA–2018–
locations.html.
supplier had previously provided mask-
0489; or in person at Docket Operations packing training to Boeing, and that
Issued in Des Moines, Washington, on between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday trained, certified mask packers had
November 15, 2018. through Friday, except Federal holidays. packed the masks that failed. We have
Dionne Palermo, The AD docket contains this final rule, determined that mandating a design
Acting Director, System Oversight Division, the regulatory evaluation, any change is necessary to effectively
Aircraft Certification Service. comments received, and other mitigate the unsafe condition. We have
[FR Doc. 2018–25663 Filed 11–26–18; 8:45 am] information. The address for Docket not changed this AD in this regard.
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P Operations (phone: 800–647–5527) is
U.S. Department of Transportation, Request To Revise Proposed Parts
Docket Operations, M–30, West Installation Limitation
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140, Boeing requested that we revise
1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, paragraph (i) of the proposed AD to
Federal Aviation Administration Washington, DC 20590. provide that subsequent changes or
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: modifications may be handled by
14 CFR Part 39 normal operator procedures without
Susan L. Monroe, Aerospace Engineer,
[Docket No. FAA–2018–0489; Product Cabin Safety and Environmental requiring approval of an alternative
Identifier 2018–NM–001–AD; Amendment Systems Section, FAA, Seattle ACO method of compliance (AMOC) as long
39–19500; AD 2018–23–13] Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des as oxygen mask/regulator part number
RIN 2120–AA64 Moines, WA 98198; phone and fax: 206– (P/N) MLD20–626–l is not reintroduced
231–3570; email: susan.l.monroe@ as part of the subsequent change. Boeing
Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing faa.gov. considered paragraph (i)(3) of the
Company Airplanes proposed AD to be too restrictive
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: because operators would be burdened
AGENCY: Federal Aviation with requests for AMOCs for each
Administration (FAA), DOT. Discussion
subsequent change or modification.
ACTION: Final rule. We issued a notice of proposed We partially agree with the
rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR commenter. We agree that options are
SUMMARY: We are adopting a new part 39 by adding an AD that would warranted for operators because the
airworthiness directive (AD) for all The apply to all The Boeing Company Model proposed AD was highly restrictive,
Boeing Company Model 747–8 and 747– 747–8 and 747–8F series airplanes. The given the limited nature of the unsafe
8F series airplanes. This AD was NPRM published in the Federal condition. Therefore, we have revised
prompted by a report that flightcrew Register on May 30, 2018 (83 FR 24688). paragraph (g) of this AD to provide
oxygen masks did not function as The NPRM was prompted by a report alternative actions to correct the unsafe
designed during flight testing. This AD that flightcrew oxygen masks did not condition, thereby reducing the need for
requires an inspection to determine if function as designed during flight AMOC requests. We also removed the
certain oxygen masks/regulators are testing. The NPRM proposed to require requirement to inspect for the oxygen
installed, and replacement if necessary. an inspection to determine whether mask stowage box because that
We are issuing this AD to address the certain oxygen masks/regulators and inspection is no longer needed based on
unsafe condition on these products. stowage boxes are installed and these alternative actions.
DATES: This AD is effective January 2, replacement if necessary. However, we disagree with revising or
2019. We are issuing this AD to address deleting paragraph (i)(3) of this AD
The Director of the Federal Register flightcrew oxygen masks/regulators that because the requirement refers to the
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approved the incorporation by reference do not deploy correctly, which could dependent relationship between the
of a certain publication listed in this AD result in a delay for the flightcrew to put new mask/regulator part number and
as of January 2, 2019. on the masks, which may lead to the new oxygen mask stowage box part
ADDRESSES: For service information hypoxia and loss of useful number required by the service
identified in this final rule, contact consciousness, potentially resulting in information. The installation of oxygen
Boeing Commercial Airplanes, loss of control of the airplane. mask/regulator P/N MLD20–726–1 with
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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 January 2, 2019. | |
| 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. | |
| FR Citation | 83 FR 60756 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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