83 FR 63389 - Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 236 (December 10, 2018)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 236 (December 10, 2018)
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| FR Document | 2018-26464 |
[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 236 (Monday, December 10, 2018)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 63389-63392] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2018-26464] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2018-0761; Product Identifier 2018-NM-088-AD; Amendment 39-19516; AD 2018-25-05] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of Transportation (DOT). ACTION: Final rule. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Airbus SAS Model A350-941 airplanes. This AD was prompted by reports that, for multimaterial (hybrid) joints of the passenger door frame fittings, the interfay sealant was not applied between all surfaces of the joint parts. This AD requires modification of the hybrid joints of the passenger doors by applying additional corrosion protection to the hybrid joints of the passenger door frame fittings. We are issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products. DATES: This AD is effective January 14, 2019. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of January 14, 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 continued- [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-2018-0761. 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- 0761; or in person at Docket Operations between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket contains this final rule, the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and other information. The address for Docket Operations (phone: 800-647- 5527) is U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kathleen Arrigotti, Aerospace Engineer, International Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; telephone and fax 206-231-3218. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Discussion We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR part 39 by adding an AD that would apply to certain Airbus SAS Model A350-941 airplanes. The NPRM published in the Federal Register on September 4, 2018 (83 FR 44844). The NPRM was prompted by reports that, for multimaterial (hybrid) joints of the passenger door frame fittings, the interfay sealant was not applied between all surfaces of the joint parts. The NPRM proposed to require modification of the hybrid joints of the passenger doors by applying additional corrosion protection to the hybrid joints of the passenger door frame fittings. We are issuing this AD to address water ingress in the hybrid joints and subsequent galvanic corrosion of the aluminum holes. This condition, if not corrected, could lead to failure of the door, resulting in reduced evacuation capacity from the airplane during an emergency and consequent injury to occupants. The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical Agent for the Member States of the European Union, has issued EASA AD 2018-0108, dated May 15, 2018 (referred to after this as the Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or ``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for certain Airbus SAS Model A350-941 airplanes. The MCAI states: Due to the misinterpretation of the prevailing requirements for multimaterial (hybrid) joints of the passenger door frame fittings, the interfay sealant, which prevents water ingress, was only applied on the surface in direct contact with the aluminum parts and not between all surfaces of the joint parts. For sealing of multi- material-stacks involving aluminum, application of interfay sealant is necessary between all assembled parts, even between parts made of corrosion resistant material, in order to ensure a double barrier to prevent water ingress in the joint and subsequent potential galvanic corrosion on the aluminum holes. This condition, if not corrected, could lead to failure of the door to perform its intended function, possibly resulting in reduced evacuation capacity from the aeroplane during an emergency and consequent injury to occupants. To address this unsafe condition, Airbus developed production mod 110790 and mod 109554 to improve protection against corrosion, and issued the SB [Airbus Service Bulletin A350-52-P012, dated September 7, 2017] to provide modification instructions for in- service pre-mod aeroplanes. For the reasons described above, this [EASA] AD requires a modification by adding sealant and protective treatment on the affected passenger doors. 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- 0761. [[Page 63390]] Comments We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing this final rule. The following presents the comments received on the NPRM and the FAA's response to each comment. Support for the NPRM The Air Line Pilots Association, International (ALPA), Delta Air Lines (DAL), and JM, a private citizen, indicated their support for the NPRM. Request To Allow Alternative Method of Compliance DAL requested the addition of a paragraph in the final rule that would allow operators to use certain Airbus Model A350 Airplane Maintenance Manual (AMM) tasks, identified in the comment, to accomplish the actions that would be required by the final rule. The commenter noted that the Airbus Model A350 AMM includes tasks related to maintenance of the passenger door frame fittings, including installation of the fittings with sealant applied between the fitting and the door, similar to what is described in the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A350-52-P012, dated September 7, 2017. The commenter also pointed out that the Airbus Model A350 AMM tasks do not include application of a top coat spray or corrosion prevention compound after installation of passenger door frame fittings, or include application of top coat sealant and application of primer over the fasteners, which are included in the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A350-52-P012, dated September 7, 2017. The commenter observed that replacement of passenger door frame fittings in-service is customary, and that if an operator uses the Airbus Model A350 AMM tasks in-service to rework the passenger door frame fittings, the operator could be out of compliance with the requirements of the final rule because of the differences in the procedures between the Airbus Model A350 AMM tasks and the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A350-52-P012, dated September 7, 2017. The commenter also indicated that some operators may perceive using the fay surface sealant as described in the Airbus Model A350 AMM tasks to be a more robust solution than the spray-on corrosion inhibitor compounds or top coating of fasteners described in the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A350-52-P012, dated September 7, 2017. The commenter observed that some operators may prefer to remove the passenger door frame fittings, apply the fay surface sealant, and re-install the passenger door frame fittings. The commenter clarified that the language in the suggested paragraph would not mandate the use of the Airbus Model A350 AMM tasks, but would state that operators would have to apply for an alternative method of compliance (AMOC) in order to use the Airbus Model A350 AMM tasks instead of the procedures in the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A350-52-P012, dated September 7, 2017. We disagree with the commenter's request. The Airbus Model A350 AMM task numbers provided by the commenter do not match the Airbus Model A350 AMM task numbers specified in Airbus Service Bulletin A350-52- P012, dated September 7, 2017. Also, the commenter did not provide sufficient documentation to show that, in regard to the unsafe condition identified in this AD, the Airbus Model A350 AMM tasks provide an equivalent level of safety as the procedures described in Airbus Service Bulletin A350-52-P012, dated September 7, 2017. Under the provisions of paragraph (h)(1) of this AD, operators may apply for an AMOC to use other Airbus Model A350 AMM tasks instead of the procedures in the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A350-52-P012, dated September 7, 2017. We have not changed this AD in regard to this issue. Conclusion We reviewed the relevant data, considered the comments received, and determined that air safety and the public interest require adopting this final rule as proposed, except for minor editorial changes. We have determined that these minor changes:Are consistent with the intent that was proposed in the NPRM for addressing the unsafe condition; and Do not add any additional burden upon the public than was already proposed in the NPRM. Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 Airbus SAS has issued Service Bulletin A350-52-P012, dated September 7, 2017. This service information describes procedures for modification of the hybrid joints of the left-hand and right-hand sides of the passenger door frame fittings at doors 1, 2, 3 and 4, by applying additional corrosion protection. 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 1 airplane of U.S. registry. We estimate the following costs to comply with this AD: Estimated Costs ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cost per Cost on U.S. Labor cost Parts cost product operators ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 60 work-hours x $85 per hour = $5,100........................ $0 $5,100 $5,100 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- According to the manufacturer, some or all of the costs of this AD may be covered under warranty, thereby reducing the cost impact on affected individuals. We do not control warranty coverage for affected individuals. As a result, we have included all known costs in our cost estimate. Authority for This Rulemaking Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the authority of the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII: Aviation Programs, describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's authority. We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: ``General requirements.'' Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within the scope of that authority [[Page 63391]] 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 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): 2018-25-05 Airbus SAS: Amendment 39-19516; Docket No. FAA-2018-0761; Product Identifier 2018-NM-088-AD. (a) Effective Date This AD is effective January 14, 2019. (b) Affected ADs None. (c) Applicability This AD applies to Airbus SAS Model A350-941 airplanes, certificated in any category, as identified in Airbus Service Bulletin A350-52-P012, dated September 7, 2017. (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 52, Doors. (e) Reason This AD was prompted by reports that, for multimaterial (hybrid) joints of the passenger door frame fittings, the interfay sealant was not applied between all surfaces of the joint parts. We are issuing this AD to address water ingress in the hybrid joints and subsequent galvanic corrosion of the aluminum holes. This condition, if not corrected, could lead to failure of the door, resulting in reduced evacuation capacity from the airplane during an emergency and consequent injury to occupants. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Modification of Passenger Door Hybrid Joints Within 48 months after the date of issuance of the original certificate of airworthiness or the original export certificate of airworthiness, whichever occurs earlier: Apply additional corrosion protection (e.g. primer/topcoat or corrosion prevention compound) to the hybrid joints of the left-hand and right-hand sides of the passenger door frame fittings at doors 1, 2, 3 and 4, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A350-52-P012, dated September 7, 2017. (h) Other FAA AD Provisions The following provisions also apply to this AD: (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager, International Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your request to your principal inspector or local Flight Standards District Office, as appropriate. If sending information directly to the International Section, send it to the attention of the person identified in paragraph (i)(2) of this AD. Information may be emailed to: [email protected]. Before using any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager of the local flight standards district office/certificate holding district office. (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any requirement in this AD to obtain corrective actions from a manufacturer, the action must be accomplished using a method approved by the Manager, International Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA; or the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA); or Airbus SAS's EASA Design Organization Approval (DOA). If approved by the DOA, the approval must include the DOA-authorized signature. (3) Required for Compliance (RC): If any service information contains procedures or tests that are identified as RC, those procedures and tests must be done to comply with this AD; any procedures or tests that are not identified as RC are recommended. Those procedures and tests that are not identified as RC may be deviated from using accepted methods in accordance with the operator's maintenance or inspection program without obtaining approval of an AMOC, provided the procedures and tests identified as RC can be done and the airplane can be put back in an airworthy condition. Any substitutions or changes to procedures or tests identified as RC require approval of an AMOC. (i) Related Information (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA AD 2018-0108, dated May 15, 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-2018-0761. (2) For more information about this AD, contact Kathleen Arrigotti, Aerospace Engineer, International Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; telephone and fax 206-231-3218. (j) Material Incorporated by Reference (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference (IBR) of the service information listed in this paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. (2) You must use this service information as applicable to do the actions required by this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise. (i) Airbus Service Bulletin A350-52-P012, dated September 7, 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 continued-[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. [[Page 63392]] Issued in Des Moines, Washington, on November 23, 2018. John P. Piccola, Acting Director, System Oversight Division, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2018-26464 Filed 12-7-18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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(b) Totaling the results in section Airbus SAS Model A350–941 airplanes. apply to certain Airbus SAS Model
13(a). This AD was prompted by reports that, A350–941 airplanes. The NPRM
Example: Assume you have a 100 percent for multimaterial (hybrid) joints of the published in the Federal Register on
share in 30 acres of type A forage in the unit, passenger door frame fittings, the September 4, 2018 (83 FR 44844). The
with an amount of insurance of $100 per interfay sealant was not applied NPRM was prompted by reports that, for
acre. At the time of loss, the following between all surfaces of the joint parts. multimaterial (hybrid) joints of the
findings are established: 10 acres had a This AD requires modification of the passenger door frame fittings, the
remaining stand of 75 percent of an adequate hybrid joints of the passenger doors by interfay sealant was not applied
stand or greater. 20 acres had a remaining
applying additional corrosion protection between all surfaces of the joint parts.
stand less than 75 percent but more than 55
percent of an adequate stand. to the hybrid joints of the passenger The NPRM proposed to require
You also have a 100 percent share in 20 door frame fittings. We are issuing this modification of the hybrid joints of the
acres of type B forage in the unit, with an AD to address the unsafe condition on passenger doors by applying additional
amount of insurance of $90 per acre. 10 acres these products. corrosion protection to the hybrid joints
had a remaining stand of 75 percent of an DATES: This AD is effective January 14, of the passenger door frame fittings.
adequate stand or greater. 10 acres had a 2019. We are issuing this AD to address
remaining stand less than 55 percent of an The Director of the Federal Register
adequate stand.
water ingress in the hybrid joints and
Your indemnity would be calculated as
approved the incorporation by reference subsequent galvanic corrosion of the
follows: of a certain publication listed in this AD aluminum holes. This condition, if not
1. 30 acres × $100 = $3,000 amount of as of January 14, 2019. corrected, could lead to failure of the
insurance for type A; ADDRESSES: For service information door, resulting in reduced evacuation
20 acres × $90 = $1,800 amount of identified in this final rule, contact capacity from the airplane during an
insurance for type B; Airbus SAS, Airworthiness Office— emergency and consequent injury to
2. 10 acres with 75% of an adequate stand EAL, Rond-Point Emile Dewoitine No: occupants.
or greater × $100 = $1,000 for type A;
10 acres with 75% of an adequate stand or 2, 31700 Blagnac Cedex, France; The European Aviation Safety Agency
greater × $900 = $900 for type B; telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 (EASA), which is the Technical Agent
3. 20 acres with less than 75% but greater 61 93 45 80; email continued- for the Member States of the European
than 55% of an adequate stand × $100 × 50 airworthiness.a350@airbus.com; Union, has issued EASA AD 2018–0108,
percent = $1,000 for type A; internet http://www.airbus.com. You dated May 15, 2018 (referred to after
0 acres with less than 75% but greater than may view this service information at the this as the Mandatory Continuing
55% of an adequate stand × $90 × 50 percent FAA, Transport Standards Branch, 2200
= $0 for type B;
Airworthiness Information, or ‘‘the
South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe condition
4. $1,000 + $1,000 = $2,000 reduction for
type A; information on the availability of this for certain Airbus SAS Model A350–941
$900 + $0 = $900 reduction for type B; material at the FAA, call 206–231–3195. airplanes. The MCAI states:
5. $3,000 ¥ $2,000 = $1,000 for type A It is also available on the internet at
Due to the misinterpretation of the
$1,800 ¥ $900 = $900 for type B http://www.regulations.gov by searching prevailing requirements for multimaterial
6. $1,000 × 100 percent share = $1,000 for for and locating Docket No. FAA–2018– (hybrid) joints of the passenger door frame
type A; 0761. fittings, the interfay sealant, which prevents
$900 × 100 percent share = $900 for type water ingress, was only applied on the
B; Examining the AD Docket
surface in direct contact with the aluminum
7. $1,000 + $900 = $1,900 total indemnity You may examine the AD docket on parts and not between all surfaces of the joint
* * * * * the internet at http:// parts. For sealing of multi-material-stacks
www.regulations.gov by searching for involving aluminum, application of interfay
Martin R. Barbre, sealant is necessary between all assembled
and locating Docket No. FAA–2018–
Manager, Federal Crop Insurance parts, even between parts made of corrosion
Corporation. 0761; or in person at Docket Operations
resistant material, in order to ensure a double
between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday barrier to prevent water ingress in the joint
[FR Doc. 2018–26559 Filed 12–7–18; 8:45 am]
through Friday, except Federal holidays. and subsequent potential galvanic corrosion
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The AD docket contains this final rule, on the aluminum holes.
the regulatory evaluation, any This condition, if not corrected, could lead
comments received, and other to failure of the door to perform its intended
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION information. The address for Docket function, possibly resulting in reduced
Operations (phone: 800–647–5527) is evacuation capacity from the aeroplane
Federal Aviation Administration during an emergency and consequent injury
U.S. Department of Transportation,
Docket Operations, M–30, West to occupants.
14 CFR Part 39 To address this unsafe condition, Airbus
Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140, developed production mod 110790 and mod
[Docket No. FAA–2018–0761; Product 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE,
Identifier 2018–NM–088–AD; Amendment 109554 to improve protection against
Washington, DC 20590. corrosion, and issued the SB [Airbus Service
39–19516; AD 2018–25–05]
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Bulletin A350–52–P012, dated September 7,
RIN 2120–AA64 Kathleen Arrigotti, Aerospace Engineer, 2017] to provide modification instructions
International Section, Transport for in-service pre-mod aeroplanes.
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Standards Branch, FAA, 2200 South For the reasons described above, this
Airplanes 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; [EASA] AD requires a modification by adding
sealant and protective treatment on the
AGENCY: Federal Aviation telephone and fax 206–231–3218. affected passenger doors.
Administration (FAA), Department of SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Transportation (DOT). You may examine the MCAI in the
Discussion AD docket on the internet at http://
ACTION: Final rule.
We issued a notice of proposed www.regulations.gov by searching for
SUMMARY: We are adopting a new rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR and locating Docket No. FAA–2018–
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain part 39 by adding an AD that would 0761.
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because it addresses an unsafe condition 2018–25–05 Airbus SAS: Amendment 39– (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any
that is likely to exist or develop on 19516; Docket No. FAA–2018–0761; requirement in this AD to obtain corrective
products identified in this rulemaking Product Identifier 2018–NM–088–AD. actions from a manufacturer, the action must
be accomplished using a method approved
action. (a) Effective Date
by the Manager, International Section,
This AD is issued in accordance with This AD is effective January 14, 2019. Transport Standards Branch, FAA; or the
authority delegated by the Executive European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA); or
(b) Affected ADs
Director, Aircraft Certification Service, Airbus SAS’s EASA Design Organization
as authorized by FAA Order 8000.51C. None. Approval (DOA). If approved by the DOA,
In accordance with that order, issuance (c) Applicability the approval must include the DOA-
of ADs is normally a function of the authorized signature.
This AD applies to Airbus SAS Model (3) Required for Compliance (RC): If any
Compliance and Airworthiness A350–941 airplanes, certificated in any service information contains procedures or
Division, but during this transition category, as identified in Airbus Service tests that are identified as RC, those
period, the Executive Director has Bulletin A350–52–P012, dated September 7,
procedures and tests must be done to comply
delegated the authority to issue ADs 2017.
with this AD; any procedures or tests that are
applicable to transport category (d) Subject not identified as RC are recommended. Those
airplanes and associated appliances to Air Transport Association (ATA) of procedures and tests that are not identified
the Director of the System Oversight America Code 52, Doors. as RC may be deviated from using accepted
Division. methods in accordance with the operator’s
(e) Reason maintenance or inspection program without
Regulatory Findings This AD was prompted by reports that, for obtaining approval of an AMOC, provided
multimaterial (hybrid) joints of the passenger the procedures and tests identified as RC can
This AD will not have federalism be done and the airplane can be put back in
implications under Executive Order door frame fittings, the interfay sealant was
not applied between all surfaces of the joint an airworthy condition. Any substitutions or
13132. This AD will not have a parts. We are issuing this AD to address changes to procedures or tests identified as
substantial direct effect on the States, on water ingress in the hybrid joints and RC require approval of an AMOC.
the relationship between the national subsequent galvanic corrosion of the (i) Related Information
government and the States, or on the aluminum holes. This condition, if not
distribution of power and corrected, could lead to failure of the door, (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing
resulting in reduced evacuation capacity Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA AD
responsibilities among the various
from the airplane during an emergency and 2018–0108, dated May 15, 2018, for related
levels of government. information. This MCAI may be found in the
consequent injury to occupants.
For the reasons discussed above, I AD docket on the internet at http://
certify that this AD: (f) Compliance www.regulations.gov by searching for and
(1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory Comply with this AD within the locating Docket No. FAA–2018–0761.
action’’ under Executive Order 12866, compliance times specified, unless already (2) For more information about this AD,
done. contact Kathleen Arrigotti, Aerospace
(2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under Engineer, International Section, Transport
the DOT Regulatory Policies and (g) Modification of Passenger Door Hybrid Standards Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th
Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, Joints St., Des Moines, WA 98198; telephone and
1979), Within 48 months after the date of issuance fax 206–231–3218.
(3) Will not affect intrastate aviation of the original certificate of airworthiness or
the original export certificate of (j) Material Incorporated by Reference
in Alaska, and
airworthiness, whichever occurs earlier: (1) The Director of the Federal Register
(4) Will not have a significant Apply additional corrosion protection (e.g. approved the incorporation by reference
economic impact, positive or negative, primer/topcoat or corrosion prevention (IBR) of the service information listed in this
on a substantial number of small entities compound) to the hybrid joints of the left- paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR
under the criteria of the Regulatory hand and right-hand sides of the passenger part 51.
Flexibility Act. door frame fittings at doors 1, 2, 3 and 4, in (2) You must use this service information
accordance with the Accomplishment as applicable to do the actions required by
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A350– this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise.
52–P012, dated September 7, 2017. (i) Airbus Service Bulletin A350–52–P012,
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation dated September 7, 2017.
safety, Incorporation by reference, (h) Other FAA AD Provisions (ii) [Reserved]
Safety. The following provisions also apply to this (3) For service information identified in
Adoption of the Amendment AD: this AD, contact Airbus SAS, Airworthiness
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance Office—EAL, Rond-Point Emile Dewoitine
Accordingly, under the authority (AMOCs): The Manager, International No: 2, 31700 Blagnac Cedex, France;
delegated to me by the Administrator, Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA, telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61
the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as has the authority to approve AMOCs for this 93 45 80; email continued-
AD, if requested using the procedures found airworthiness.a350@airbus.com; internet
follows:
in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR http://www.airbus.com.
39.19, send your request to your principal (4) You may view this service information
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
inspector or local Flight Standards District at the FAA, Transport Standards Branch,
DIRECTIVES Office, as appropriate. If sending information 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For
directly to the International Section, send it information on the availability of this
■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 to the attention of the person identified in material at the FAA, call 206–231–3195.
continues to read as follows: paragraph (i)(2) of this AD. Information may (5) You may view this service information
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. be emailed to: 9-ANM-116-AMOC- that is incorporated by reference at the
REQUESTS@faa.gov. Before using any National Archives and Records
§ 39.13 [Amended] approved AMOC, notify your appropriate Administration (NARA). For information on
principal inspector, or lacking a principal the availability of this material at NARA, call
■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding inspector, the manager of the local flight 202–741–6030, or go to: http://
the following new airworthiness standards district office/certificate holding www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-
directive (AD): district office. locations.html.
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![63392 Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 236 / Monday, December 10, 2018 / Rules and Regulations
Issued in Des Moines, Washington, on www.regulations.gov by searching for EASA issued AD 2009–0220 [which
November 23, 2018. and locating Docket No. FAA–2018– corresponds to FAA AD 2010–22–05 (75 FR
John P. Piccola, 0767; or in person at Docket Operations 66649, October 29, 2010) (‘‘AD 2010–22–
05’’)] to require those actions. In addition,
Acting Director, System Oversight Division, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday
Aircraft Certification Service. Fokker Services issued SBF100–32–163 to
through Friday, except Federal holidays. introduce the option to install a restrictor
[FR Doc. 2018–26464 Filed 12–7–18; 8:45 am] The AD docket contains this final rule, check valve with a filter screen in the return
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P the regulatory evaluation, any line of the PBSOV. A recent review of in-
comments received, and other service experience and the SBF100–32–159
information. The address for Docket inspection results revealed new occurrences
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Operations (phone: 800–647–5527) is of debris that obstructed (but did not
U.S. Department of Transportation, completely block) the restrictor check valve.
Federal Aviation Administration Docket Operations, M–30, West This condition, if not corrected, might
Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140, prevent complete main landing gear
14 CFR Part 39 extension, possibly resulting in damage to
1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, the aeroplane during landing, and
[Docket No. FAA–2018–0767; Product Washington, DC 20590. consequent injury to occupants.
Identifier 2018–NM–068–AD; Amendment FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tom To address this potential unsafe condition,
39–19514; AD 2018–25–03] Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer, Fokker Services issued Revision 1 of
RIN 2120–AA64 International Section, Transport SBF100–32–163, providing instructions to
Standards Branch, FAA, 2200 South replace the restrictor check valve with the
Airworthiness Directives; Fokker 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; improved valve incorporating a filter screen.
Services B.V. Airplanes For the reason described above, this
telephone and fax 206–231–3226.
[EASA] AD requires the replacement of the
AGENCY: Federal Aviation SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: restrictor check valve in the return line of the
Administration (FAA), Department of Discussion PBSOV with the improved valve.
Transportation (DOT).
We issued a notice of proposed You may examine the MCAI in the
ACTION: Final rule.
rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR AD docket on the internet at http://
SUMMARY: We are adopting a new part 39 by adding an AD that would www.regulations.gov by searching for
airworthiness directive (AD) for all apply to all Fokker Services B.V. Model and locating Docket No. FAA–2018–
Fokker Services B.V. Model F28 Mark F28 Mark 0070 and 0100 airplanes. The 0767.
0070 and 0100 airplanes. This AD was NPRM published in the Federal
Comments
prompted by reports that debris from Register on September 7, 2018 (83 FR
the parking brake shut off valve 45362). The NPRM was prompted by We gave the public the opportunity to
(PBSOV) could create a partial blockage reports that debris from the PBSOV participate in developing this final rule.
of the restrictor check valve in the could create a partial blockage of the We received no comments on the NPRM
hydraulic return line of the PBSOV. restrictor check valve in the hydraulic or on the determination of the cost to
This AD requires replacing the restrictor return line of the PBSOV. The NPRM the public.
check valve with an improved valve that proposed to require replacing the
restrictor check valve with an improved Conclusion
has a filter screen. We are issuing this
AD to address the unsafe condition on valve that has a filter screen. We reviewed the relevant data and
these products. We are issuing this AD to address
determined that air safety and the
DATES: This AD is effective January 14,
debris from the PBSOV that could create
public interest require adopting this
2019. a partial blockage of the restrictor check
final rule as proposed, except for minor
The Director of the Federal Register valve in the hydraulic return line of the
editorial changes. We have determined
approved the incorporation by reference PBSOV, which, if not corrected, may
that these minor changes:
of a certain publication listed in this AD prevent complete main landing gear
extension, possibly resulting in damage • Are consistent with the intent that
as of January 14, 2019.
to the airplane during landing, and was proposed in the NPRM for
ADDRESSES: For service information addressing the unsafe condition; and
identified in this final rule, contact consequent injury to occupants.
Fokker Services B.V., Technical
The European Aviation Safety Agency • Do not add any additional burden
(EASA), which is the Technical Agent upon the public than was already
Services Dept., P.O. Box 1357, 2130 EL
for the Member States of the European proposed in the NPRM.
Hoofddorp, the Netherlands; telephone
Union, has issued EASA Airworthiness
+31 (0)88–6280–350; fax +31 (0)88– Related Service Information Under 1
Directive 2018–0077 dated April 6, 2018
6280–111; email technicalservices@ CFR Part 51
(referred to after this as the Mandatory
fokker.com; internet http://
Continuing Airworthiness Information, Fokker Services B.V. has issued
www.myfokkerfleet.com. You may view
or ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe Service Bulletin SBF100–32–163,
this service information at the FAA,
condition for Fokker Services B.V. Revision 1, dated February 21, 2018.
Transport Standards Branch, 2200
Model F28 Mark 0070 and 0100 This service information describes
South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For
airplanes. The MCAI states: procedures for removing the restrictor
information on the availability of this
material at the FAA, call 206–231–3195. Service experience with Fokker 70 and check valve in the hydraulic return line
It is also available on the internet at Fokker 100 aeroplanes has shown that debris of the PBSOV and installing an
from the parking brake shut-off valve improved restrictor check valve that has
http://www.regulations.gov by searching
(PBSOV) can eventually block the restrictor a filter screen. This service information
for and locating Docket No. FAA–2018– check valve in the hydraulic return line of
0767. the PBSOV. Prompted by these findings,
is reasonably available because the
Fokker Services issued [Service Bulletin] interested parties have access to it
Examining the AD Docket through their normal course of business
SBF100–32–159 to introduce a new PBSOV
You may examine the AD docket on and a one-time inspection for debris in the or by the means identified in the
the internet at http:// affected part of the hydraulic return system. ADDRESSES section.
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Document Created: 2018-12-08 00:21:34
Document Modified: 2018-12-08 00:21:34
| 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 14, 2019. | |
| Contact | Kathleen Arrigotti, Aerospace Engineer, International Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; telephone and fax 206-231-3218. | |
| FR Citation | 83 FR 63389 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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