83 FR 62738 - Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 234 (December 6, 2018)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 234 (December 6, 2018)
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| FR Document | 2018-26360 |
[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 234 (Thursday, December 6, 2018)] [Proposed Rules] [Pages 62738-62740] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2018-26360] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2018-1003; Product Identifier 2018-NM-133-AD] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Airbus SAS Model A330-201, -202, and -203, and Model A330-301, -302, and -303 airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by reports of damaged drain pipes located above the lower aft pylon fairing (LAPF), caused by a contact between the drain pipe and the two u-shape ribs of the LAPF. This proposed AD would require a special detailed inspection for damage and corrective actions, if necessary. We are proposing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products. DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by January 22, 2019. ADDRESSES: You may send comments, using the procedures found in 14 CFR 11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following methods:Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments. Fax: 202-493-2251. Mail: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590. Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail address above between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. For service information identified in this NPRM, contact Airbus SAS, Airworthiness Office--EAL, Rond-Point Emile Dewoitine No: 2, 31700 Blagnac Cedex, France; phone: +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. 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- 1003; or in person at Docket Operations between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket contains this NPRM, the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and other information. The street address for Docket Operations (phone: 800-647- 5527) is in the ADDRESSES section. Comments will be available in the AD docket shortly after receipt. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Vladimir Ulyanov, Aerospace Engineer, International Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; phone and fax: 206-231-3229. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Comments Invited We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or arguments about this proposal. Send your comments to an address listed under the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2018-1003; Product Identifier 2018-NM-133-AD'' at the beginning of your comments. We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory, economic, environmental, and energy aspects of this NPRM. We will consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend this NPRM because of those comments. We will post all comments we receive, without change, to http://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information you provide. We will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal contact we receive about this NPRM. Discussion The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical Agent for the Member States of the European Union, has issued EASA AD 2018-0198, dated September 6, 2018 (referred to after this as the Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or ``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for certain Airbus SAS Model A330-201, - 202, and -203, and Model A330-301, -302, and -303 airplanes. The MCAI states: Some cases of damaged drain pipes, Part Number F7173000700000, located above the [[Page 62739]] Lower Aft Pylon Fairing (LAPF) and dedicated to drain pylon compartment A in case of hydraulic fluid leakage, were reported. Subsequent examination identified that the cracks were caused by a contact between the drain pipe and the two U-Shape Ribs of the LAPF. This interference condition can be present during the installation of the LAPF assembly to the pylon. The trailing edge assembly of the fairing has an internal frame bracket and shear clip which can cause chafing with the hydraulic drain pipes. This condition, if not detected and corrected, combined with an additional independent failure as hydraulic leakage in pylon compartment A, could lead to hydraulic leakage in the LAPF box. In addition, the hydraulic fluid may flow forward of the LAPF and leak above engine hot surfaces, possibly resulting in a temporary uncontrolled fire in the pylon compartment A, and consequent reduced control of the aeroplane. To address this unsafe condition, Airbus issued the inspection SB [Airbus Service Bulletin A330-54-3042, dated May 17, 2018] to provide instructions for a special detailed inspection (SDI) of the LAPF drain pipes. For the reasons described above, this [EASA] AD requires a one- time SDI (borescope inspection method) of the LAPF of each pylon [for damage (including but not limited to cracks and leaks of the hydraulic drain pipe, and contact, interference, and chafing of the internal frame bracket and the shear clip of the trailing edge assembly of the LAPF with the aircraft hydraulic drain pipe)] and, depending on findings, replacement of the LAPF drain pipes and clamp block, and rework of the U-shape ribs. 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- 1003. Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 Airbus has issued the following service information. Airbus Service Bulletin A330-54-3041, dated May 17, 2018. This service information describes procedures for replacement of the hydraulic drain pipe clamp blocks of the LAPFs of the left-hand (LH) and right-hand (RH) pylons and modification of the LAPFs. Airbus Service Bulletin A330-54-3042, dated May 17, 2018. This service information describes procedures for a special detailed inspection for damage (including but not limited to cracks and leaks of the hydraulic drain pipe, and contact, interference, and chafing of the internal frame bracket and the shear clip of the trailing edge assembly of the LAPF with the aircraft hydraulic drain pipe), and corrective actions. Corrective actions include replacement of the hydraulic drain pipe at the LH or RH pylon. This service information is reasonably available because the interested parties have access to it through their normal course of business or by the means identified in the ADDRESSES section. FAA's Determination This product has been approved by the aviation authority of another country, and is approved for operation in the United States. Pursuant to our bilateral agreement with the State of Design Authority, we have been notified of the unsafe condition described in the MCAI and service information referenced above. We are proposing this AD because we evaluated all the relevant information and determined the unsafe condition described previously is likely to exist or develop on other products of the same type design. Proposed Requirements of This NPRM This proposed AD would require accomplishing the actions specified in the service information described previously. Costs of Compliance We estimate that this proposed AD affects 10 airplanes of U.S. registry. We estimate the following costs to comply with this proposed AD: Estimated Costs for Required Actions ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cost per Cost on U.S. Labor cost Parts cost product operators ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2 work-hours x $85 per hour = $170........................... $0 $170 $1,700 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- We estimate the following costs to do any necessary on-condition actions that would be required based on the results of any required actions. We have no way of determining the number of aircraft that might need these on-condition actions: Estimated Costs of On-Condition Actions ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Cost per Labor cost Parts cost product ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 29 work-hours x $85 per hour = $2,465. $1,640 $4,105 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ According to the manufacturer, some or all of the costs of this proposed AD may be covered under warranty, thereby reducing the cost impact on affected individuals. We do not control warranty coverage for affected individuals. As a result, we have included all known costs in our cost estimate. Authority for This Rulemaking Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the authority of the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII: Aviation Programs, describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's authority. We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: ``General requirements.'' Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this rulemaking action. This proposed AD is issued in accordance with authority delegated by the Executive Director, Aircraft Certification Service, as authorized by FAA Order 8000.51C. In accordance with that order, issuance of ADs is normally a function of the Compliance and Airworthiness Division, but during this transition period, the Executive [[Page 62740]] Director has delegated the authority to issue ADs applicable to transport category airplanes to the Director of the System Oversight Division. Regulatory Findings We determined that this proposed AD would not have federalism implications under Executive Order 13132. This proposed AD would not have a substantial direct effect on the States, on the relationship between the national Government and the States, or on the distribution of power and responsibilities among the various levels of government. For the reasons discussed above, I certify this proposed regulation: 1. Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive Order 12866; 2. Is not a ``significant rule'' under the DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); 3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska; and 4. Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by reference, Safety. The Proposed Amendment Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator, the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part 39 as follows: PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES 0 1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows: Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. Sec. 39.13 [Amended] 0 2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness directive (AD): Airbus SAS: Docket No. FAA-2018-1003; Product Identifier 2018-NM- 133-AD. (a) Comments Due Date We must receive comments by January 22, 2019. (b) Affected ADs None. (c) Applicability This AD applies to the Airbus SAS airplanes identified in paragraphs (c)(1) and (c)(2) of this AD, certificated in any category, all manufacturer serial numbers, except those on which Airbus modification 207430 has been embodied in production, or Airbus Service Bulletin A330-54-3041 has been embodied in service. (1) Model A330-201, -202, and -203 airplanes. (2) Model A330-301, -302, and -303 airplanes. (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 54, Nacelles/ pylons. (e) Reason This AD was prompted by reports of damaged drain pipes located above the lower aft pylon fairing (LAPF), caused by a contact between the drain pipe and the two u-shape ribs of the LAPF. We are issuing this AD to address damaged drain pipes located above the LAPF, which combined with an additional independent failure could lead to hydraulic leakage in the LAPF box, possibly resulting in a temporary uncontrolled fire and consequent reduced control of the airplane. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) One-Time Inspections Within 26 months after the effective date of this AD, accomplish a one-time special detailed inspection of the pylon drain pipes (inside and outside) on the left-hand and right-hand pylons, located above both LAPFs, for contact with the U-shaped ribs of the LAPF and damage (including but not limited to cracks and leaks of the pylon drain pipe, and contact, interference, and chafing of the internal frame bracket and the shear clip of the trailing edge assembly of the LAPF with the pylon drain pipe) in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A330-54-3042, dated May 17, 2018. (h) Corrective Actions If, during any inspection required by paragraph (g) of this AD, any damage is found, at the applicable time specified in Airbus Service Bulletin A330-54-3042, dated May 17, 2018, accomplish the applicable corrective actions on the affected pylon in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A330-54-3042, dated May 17, 2018; and Airbus Service Bulletin A330- 54-3041, dated May 17, 2018. (i) 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 (j)(2) of this AD. Information may be emailed to: [email protected]. Before using any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager of the local flight standards district office/certificate holding district office. (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any requirement in this AD to obtain corrective actions from a manufacturer, the action must be accomplished using a method approved by the Manager, International Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA; or the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA); or Airbus SAS's EASA Design Organization Approval (DOA). If approved by the DOA, the approval must include the DOA-authorized signature. (3) Required for Compliance (RC): If any service information contains procedures or tests that are identified as RC, those procedures and tests must be done to comply with this AD; any procedures or tests that are not identified as RC are recommended. Those procedures and tests that are not identified as RC may be deviated from using accepted methods in accordance with the operator's maintenance or inspection program without obtaining approval of an AMOC, provided the procedures and tests identified as RC can be done and the airplane can be put back in an airworthy condition. Any substitutions or changes to procedures or tests identified as RC require approval of an AMOC. (j) Related Information (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA AD 2018-0198, dated September 6, 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-2018-1003. (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; phone and fax: 206-231-3229. (3) For service information identified in this AD, contact Airbus SAS, Airworthiness Office--EAL, Rond-Point Emile Dewoitine No: 2, 31700 Blagnac Cedex, France; phone: +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. Issued in Des Moines, Washington, on November 23, 2018. John P. Piccola, Acting Director, System Oversight Division, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2018-26360 Filed 12-4-18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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commands when the altitude climb field is Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on internet: http://www.airbus.com. You
edited or when the temperature November 26, 2018. may view this service information at the
compensation is activated. We are issuing Melvin J. Johnson, FAA, Transport Standards Branch, 2200
this AD to prevent the FMC from issuing an Aircraft Certification Service, Deputy South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For
incorrect turn direction command. The Director, Policy and Innovation Division, information on the availability of this
unsafe condition, if not addressed, could AIR–601. material at the FAA, call 206–231–3195.
result in a collision or controlled flight into [FR Doc. 2018–26253 Filed 12–4–18; 8:45 am]
terrain. Examining the AD Docket
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
(f) Compliance You may examine the AD docket on
Comply with this AD within the
the internet at http://
compliance times specified, unless already DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION www.regulations.gov by searching for
done. and locating Docket No. FAA–2018–
Federal Aviation Administration 1003; or in person at Docket Operations
(g) Disable the Temperature Compensation between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday
Within the next 12 months after the 14 CFR Part 39 through Friday, except Federal holidays.
effective date of this AD, disable the
[Docket No. FAA–2018–1003; Product
The AD docket contains this NPRM, the
automatic temperature compensation feature regulatory evaluation, any comments
Identifier 2018–NM–133–AD]
on the CSU by following steps (2) through (6) received, and other information. The
of the Instructions in Rockwell Collins RIN 2120–AA64 street address for Docket Operations
Service Information Letter CSU–XX00–18–1, (phone: 800–647–5527) is in the
dated June 27, 2018. Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS ADDRESSES section. Comments will be
Airplanes available in the AD docket shortly after
(h) Revise the Airplane Flight Manual
Limitations AGENCY: Federal Aviation receipt.
Within the next 12 months after the Administration (FAA), DOT. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
effective date of this AD, revise the airplane ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking Vladimir Ulyanov, Aerospace Engineer,
flight manual by adding the information from (NPRM). International Section, Transport
step 2 of the Aircraft Flight Manual Standards Branch, FAA, 2200 South
Recommendation in Rockwell Collins SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198;
Service Information Letter FMC–XX00–18–1, airworthiness directive (AD) for certain phone and fax: 206–231–3229.
dated June 27, 2018, into the Limitations Airbus SAS Model A330–201, –202, and SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
section of the AFM.
–203, and Model A330–301, –302, and
Comments Invited
(i) Alternative Methods of Compliance –303 airplanes. This proposed AD was
(AMOCs) prompted by reports of damaged drain We invite you to send any written
(1) The Manager, Wichita ACO Branch, pipes located above the lower aft pylon relevant data, views, or arguments about
FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs fairing (LAPF), caused by a contact this proposal. Send your comments to
for this AD, if requested using the procedures between the drain pipe and the two u- an address listed under the ADDRESSES
found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with shape ribs of the LAPF. This proposed section. Include ‘‘Docket No. FAA–
14 CFR 39.19, send your request to your AD would require a special detailed 2018–1003; Product Identifier 2018–
principal inspector or local Flight Standards inspection for damage and corrective NM–133–AD’’ at the beginning of your
District Office, as appropriate. If sending actions, if necessary. We are proposing comments. We specifically invite
information directly to the manager of the this AD to address the unsafe condition comments on the overall regulatory,
ACO, send it to the attention of the person economic, environmental, and energy
on these products.
identified in paragraph (j)(1) of this AD. aspects of this NPRM. We will consider
(2) Before using any approved AMOC, DATES: We must receive comments on
all comments received by the closing
notify your appropriate principal inspector, this proposed AD by January 22, 2019.
date and may amend this NPRM
or lacking a principal inspector, the manager ADDRESSES: You may send comments, because of those comments.
of the local flight standards district office/ using the procedures found in 14 CFR We will post all comments we
certificate holding district office. 11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following receive, without change, to http://
(j) Related Information methods: www.regulations.gov, including any
(1) For more information about this AD,
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to personal information you provide. We
contact Avi Acharya, Aerospace Engineer, http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the will also post a report summarizing each
Wichita ACO Branch, FAA, 1801 Airport instructions for submitting comments. substantive verbal contact we receive
Road, Room 100, Wichita, Kansas 67209; • Fax: 202–493–2251. about this NPRM.
phone: 316–946–4192; fax: 316–946–4107; • Mail: U.S. Department of
Transportation, Docket Operations, Discussion
email: avishek.acharya@faa.gov.
(2) For service information identified in M–30, West Building Ground Floor, The European Aviation Safety Agency
this AD, contact Rockwell Collins, Inc., Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey (EASA), which is the Technical Agent
Collins Aviation Services, 400 Collins Road Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590. for the Member States of the European
NE, M/S 164–100, Cedar Rapids, IA 52498– • Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail Union, has issued EASA AD 2018–0198,
0001; telephone: 888–265–5467 (U.S.) or address above between 9 a.m. and 5 dated September 6, 2018 (referred to
319–265–5467; fax: 319–295–4941 (outside p.m., Monday through Friday, except after this as the Mandatory Continuing
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U.S.); email: techmanuals@ Airworthiness Information, or ‘‘the
Federal holidays.
rockwellcollins.com; internet: http:// MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe condition
www.rockwellcollins.com/Services_and_
For service information identified in
this NPRM, contact Airbus SAS, for certain Airbus SAS Model A330–
Support/Publications.aspx. You may view
Airworthiness Office—EAL, Rond-Point 201, –202, and –203, and Model A330–
this referenced service information at the
FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, Emile Dewoitine No: 2, 31700 Blagnac 301, –302, and –303 airplanes. The
Kansas City, Missouri 64106. For information Cedex, France; phone: +33 5 61 93 36 MCAI states:
on the availability of this material at the 96; fax: +33 5 61 93 45 80; email: Some cases of damaged drain pipes, Part
FAA, call (816) 329–4148. airworthiness.A330–A340@airbus.com; Number F7173000700000, located above the
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Lower Aft Pylon Fairing (LAPF) and the LAPF drain pipes and clamp block, and This service information is reasonably
dedicated to drain pylon compartment A in rework of the U-shape ribs. available because the interested parties
case of hydraulic fluid leakage, were have access to it through their normal
reported. Subsequent examination identified You may examine the MCAI in the
that the cracks were caused by a contact AD docket on the internet at http:// course of business or by the means
between the drain pipe and the two U-Shape www.regulations.gov by searching for identified in the ADDRESSES section.
Ribs of the LAPF. This interference condition and locating Docket No. FAA–2018– FAA’s Determination
can be present during the installation of the 1003.
LAPF assembly to the pylon. The trailing This product has been approved by
edge assembly of the fairing has an internal Related Service Information Under 1 the aviation authority of another
frame bracket and shear clip which can cause CFR Part 51 country, and is approved for operation
chafing with the hydraulic drain pipes. in the United States. Pursuant to our
This condition, if not detected and Airbus has issued the following
bilateral agreement with the State of
corrected, combined with an additional service information.
Design Authority, we have been notified
independent failure as hydraulic leakage in • Airbus Service Bulletin A330–54– of the unsafe condition described in the
pylon compartment A, could lead to
3041, dated May 17, 2018. This service MCAI and service information
hydraulic leakage in the LAPF box. In
addition, the hydraulic fluid may flow information describes procedures for referenced above. We are proposing this
forward of the LAPF and leak above engine replacement of the hydraulic drain pipe AD because we evaluated all the
hot surfaces, possibly resulting in a clamp blocks of the LAPFs of the left- relevant information and determined
temporary uncontrolled fire in the pylon hand (LH) and right-hand (RH) pylons the unsafe condition described
compartment A, and consequent reduced and modification of the LAPFs. previously is likely to exist or develop
control of the aeroplane. • Airbus Service Bulletin A330–54–
To address this unsafe condition, Airbus on other products of the same type
issued the inspection SB [Airbus Service
3042, dated May 17, 2018. This service design.
Bulletin A330–54–3042, dated May 17, 2018] information describes procedures for a
special detailed inspection for damage Proposed Requirements of This NPRM
to provide instructions for a special detailed
inspection (SDI) of the LAPF drain pipes. (including but not limited to cracks and This proposed AD would require
For the reasons described above, this leaks of the hydraulic drain pipe, and accomplishing the actions specified in
[EASA] AD requires a one-time SDI contact, interference, and chafing of the the service information described
(borescope inspection method) of the LAPF internal frame bracket and the shear clip previously.
of each pylon [for damage (including but not of the trailing edge assembly of the
limited to cracks and leaks of the hydraulic
LAPF with the aircraft hydraulic drain Costs of Compliance
drain pipe, and contact, interference, and
chafing of the internal frame bracket and the pipe), and corrective actions. Corrective We estimate that this proposed AD
shear clip of the trailing edge assembly of the actions include replacement of the affects 10 airplanes of U.S. registry. We
LAPF with the aircraft hydraulic drain pipe)] hydraulic drain pipe at the LH or RH estimate the following costs to comply
and, depending on findings, replacement of pylon. with this proposed AD:
ESTIMATED COSTS FOR REQUIRED ACTIONS
Cost per Cost on U.S.
Labor cost Parts cost product operators
2 work-hours × $85 per hour = $170 .......................................................................................... $0 $170 $1,700
We estimate the following costs to do of any required actions. We have no way that might need these on-condition
any necessary on-condition actions that of determining the number of aircraft actions:
would be required based on the results
ESTIMATED COSTS OF ON-CONDITION ACTIONS
Cost per
Labor cost Parts cost product
29 work-hours × $85 per hour = $2,465 ................................................................................................................. $1,640 $4,105
According to the manufacturer, some the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII: is within the scope of that authority
or all of the costs of this proposed AD Aviation Programs, describes in more because it addresses an unsafe condition
may be covered under warranty, thereby detail the scope of the Agency’s that is likely to exist or develop on
reducing the cost impact on affected authority. products identified in this rulemaking
individuals. We do not control warranty We are issuing this rulemaking under action.
coverage for affected individuals. As a the authority described in Subtitle VII, This proposed AD is issued in
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result, we have included all known Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: accordance with authority delegated by
costs in our cost estimate. ‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that the Executive Director, Aircraft
Authority for This Rulemaking section, Congress charges the FAA with Certification Service, as authorized by
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in FAA Order 8000.51C. In accordance
Title 49 of the United States Code air commerce by prescribing regulations with that order, issuance of ADs is
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue for practices, methods, and procedures normally a function of the Compliance
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, the Administrator finds necessary for and Airworthiness Division, but during
section 106, describes the authority of safety in air commerce. This regulation this transition period, the Executive
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Director has delegated the authority to been embodied in production, or Airbus paragraph (j)(2) of this AD. Information may
issue ADs applicable to transport Service Bulletin A330–54–3041 has been be emailed to: 9-ANM-116-AMOC-
category airplanes to the Director of the embodied in service. REQUESTS@faa.gov. Before using any
(1) Model A330–201, –202, and –203 approved AMOC, notify your appropriate
System Oversight Division.
airplanes. principal inspector, or lacking a principal
Regulatory Findings (2) Model A330–301, –302, and –303 inspector, the manager of the local flight
airplanes.
We determined that this proposed AD standards district office/certificate holding
would not have federalism implications (d) Subject district office.
under Executive Order 13132. This Air Transport Association (ATA) of (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any
proposed AD would not have a America Code 54, Nacelles/pylons. requirement in this AD to obtain corrective
substantial direct effect on the States, on actions from a manufacturer, the action must
(e) Reason be accomplished using a method approved
the relationship between the national
This AD was prompted by reports of by the Manager, International Section,
Government and the States, or on the damaged drain pipes located above the lower Transport Standards Branch, FAA; or the
distribution of power and aft pylon fairing (LAPF), caused by a contact European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA); or
responsibilities among the various between the drain pipe and the two u-shape Airbus SAS’s EASA Design Organization
levels of government. ribs of the LAPF. We are issuing this AD to Approval (DOA). If approved by the DOA,
For the reasons discussed above, I address damaged drain pipes located above the approval must include the DOA-
certify this proposed regulation: the LAPF, which combined with an
authorized signature.
1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory additional independent failure could lead to
(3) Required for Compliance (RC): If any
action’’ under Executive Order 12866; hydraulic leakage in the LAPF box, possibly
resulting in a temporary uncontrolled fire service information contains procedures or
2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the tests that are identified as RC, those
and consequent reduced control of the
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures airplane. procedures and tests must be done to comply
(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); with this AD; any procedures or tests that are
3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in (f) Compliance not identified as RC are recommended. Those
Alaska; and Comply with this AD within the procedures and tests that are not identified
4. Will not have a significant compliance times specified, unless already as RC may be deviated from using accepted
economic impact, positive or negative, done. methods in accordance with the operator’s
on a substantial number of small entities (g) One-Time Inspections maintenance or inspection program without
under the criteria of the Regulatory obtaining approval of an AMOC, provided
Within 26 months after the effective date
Flexibility Act. the procedures and tests identified as RC can
of this AD, accomplish a one-time special
detailed inspection of the pylon drain pipes be done and the airplane can be put back in
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 an airworthy condition. Any substitutions or
(inside and outside) on the left-hand and
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation right-hand pylons, located above both LAPFs, changes to procedures or tests identified as
safety, Incorporation by reference, for contact with the U-shaped ribs of the RC require approval of an AMOC.
Safety. LAPF and damage (including but not limited (j) Related Information
to cracks and leaks of the pylon drain pipe,
The Proposed Amendment and contact, interference, and chafing of the (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing
internal frame bracket and the shear clip of Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA AD
Accordingly, under the authority
the trailing edge assembly of the LAPF with 2018–0198, dated September 6, 2018, for
delegated to me by the Administrator, the pylon drain pipe) in accordance with the related information. This MCAI may be
the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus found in the AD docket on the internet at
39 as follows: Service Bulletin A330–54–3042, dated May http://www.regulations.gov by searching for
17, 2018. and locating Docket No. FAA–2018–1003.
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
(h) Corrective Actions (2) For more information about this AD,
DIRECTIVES
contact Vladimir Ulyanov, Aerospace
If, during any inspection required by
Engineer, International Section, Transport
■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 paragraph (g) of this AD, any damage is
Standards Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th
continues to read as follows: found, at the applicable time specified in
Airbus Service Bulletin A330–54–3042, St., Des Moines, WA 98198; phone and fax:
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. 206–231–3229.
dated May 17, 2018, accomplish the
applicable corrective actions on the affected (3) For service information identified in
§ 39.13 [Amended]
pylon in accordance with the this AD, contact Airbus SAS, Airworthiness
■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Office—EAL, Rond-Point Emile Dewoitine
the following new airworthiness Service Bulletin A330–54–3042, dated May No: 2, 31700 Blagnac Cedex, France; phone:
directive (AD): 17, 2018; and Airbus Service Bulletin A330– +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax: +33 5 61 93 45 80;
Airbus SAS: Docket No. FAA–2018–1003; 54–3041, dated May 17, 2018. email: airworthiness.A330-A340@airbus.com;
Product Identifier 2018–NM–133–AD. internet: http://www.airbus.com. You may
(i) Other FAA AD Provisions
view this service information at the FAA,
(a) Comments Due Date The following provisions also apply to this Transport Standards Branch, 2200 South
We must receive comments by January 22, AD: 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For information
2019. (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance on the availability of this material at the
(AMOCs): The Manager, International
FAA, call 206–231–3195.
khammond on DSK30JT082PROD with PROPOSAL
(b) Affected ADs Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA,
None. has the authority to approve AMOCs for this Issued in Des Moines, Washington, on
AD, if requested using the procedures found November 23, 2018.
(c) Applicability in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR John P. Piccola,
This AD applies to the Airbus SAS 39.19, send your request to your principal
Acting Director, System Oversight Division,
airplanes identified in paragraphs (c)(1) and inspector or local Flight Standards District
Aircraft Certification Service.
(c)(2) of this AD, certificated in any category, Office, as appropriate. If sending information
all manufacturer serial numbers, except those directly to the International Section, send it [FR Doc. 2018–26360 Filed 12–4–18; 8:45 am]
on which Airbus modification 207430 has to the attention of the person identified in BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
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| Category | Regulatory Information | |
| Collection | Federal Register | |
| sudoc Class | AE 2.7: GS 4.107: AE 2.106: | |
| Publisher | Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration | |
| Section | Proposed Rules | |
| Action | Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). | |
| Dates | We must receive comments on this proposed AD by January 22, 2019. | |
| Contact | Vladimir Ulyanov, Aerospace Engineer, International Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; phone and fax: 206-231-3229. | |
| FR Citation | 83 FR 62738 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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