83 FR 63399 - Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 236 (December 10, 2018)

Page Range		63399-63402
FR Document		2018-26474
We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Airbus SAS Model A330-223F and Model A330-243F airplanes. This AD was prompted by a report of cracking at fastener holes located at a certain frame on the lower shell panel junction. This AD requires repetitive special detailed inspections (rototest) of certain fastener holes located at the lower shell junction of a certain frame on both left- hand (LH) and right-hand (RH) sides, and applicable related investigative and corrective actions. We are issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2018-0800; Product Identifier 2018-NM-107-AD; Amendment 
39-19517; AD 2018-25-06]
RIN 2120-AA64


Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes

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

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all 
Airbus SAS Model A330-223F and Model A330-243F airplanes. This AD was 
prompted by a report of cracking at fastener holes located at a certain 
frame on the lower shell panel junction. This AD requires repetitive 
special detailed inspections (rototest) of certain fastener holes 
located at the lower shell junction of a certain frame on both left-
hand (LH) and right-hand (RH) sides, and applicable related 
investigative and corrective actions. 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 [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-
0800.

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-
0800; or in person at Docket Operations between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., 
Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket contains 
this final rule, the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and 
other information. The address for Docket Operations (phone: 800-647-
5527) is U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, 
West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, 
Washington, DC 20590.

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

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

Discussion

    We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR 
part 39 by adding an AD that would apply to all Airbus SAS Model A330-
223F and Model A330-243F airplanes. The NPRM published in the Federal 
Register on September 21, 2018 (83 FR 47850). The NPRM was prompted by 
a report of cracking at fastener holes located at a certain frame on 
the lower shell panel junction. The NPRM proposed to require repetitive 
special detailed inspections (rototest) of certain fastener holes 
located at the lower shell junction of a certain frame on both LH and 
RH sides, and applicable related investigative and corrective actions.
    We are issuing this AD to address cracking at FR40 on the lower 
shell panel junction; such cracking could lead to reduced structural 
integrity of the fuselage.
    The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical 
Agent for the Member States of the European Union, has issued EASA 
Airworthiness Directive 2018-0146, dated July 12, 2018 (referred to 
after this as the Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or 
``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for all Airbus SAS Model 
A330-223F and Model A330- 243F airplanes. The MCAI states:

    During embodiment of a frame (FR) 40 web repair on an A330 
aeroplane, and during keel beam replacement on an A340 aeroplane, 
cracks were found on both left hand (LH) and right hand (RH) sides 
on internal strap, butt strap, keel beam fitting, or forward fitting 
FR40 flange.
    This condition, if not detected and corrected, could affect the 
structural integrity of the centre fuselage of the aeroplane.
    Prompted by these findings, Airbus issued SB [service bulletin] 
A330-53-3215, providing inspection instructions, and EASA issued AD 
2014-0136 and, subsequently, AD 2017-0063 [which corresponds to FAA 
AD 2018-12-08, Amendment 39-19312 (83 FR 33821, July 18, 2018)] to 
require repetitive special detailed inspection (SDI), (rototest), of 
10 fastener holes located at the FR40 lower shell panel junction on 
both LH and RH sides and, depending on findings, accomplishment of 
applicable corrective action(s).
    After those ADs were issued, it has been determined that A330 
Freighter aeroplanes are also affected by this potential unsafe 
condition. Consequently, Airbus published SB A330-53-3215 Revision 
03 to expand the Effectivity of that SB to these aeroplanes.
    For the reason described above, this [EASA] AD requires 
repetitive SDI (rototest) of 10 fastener holes located at the FR40 
lower shell panel junction on both LH and RH sides and, depending on 
findings, accomplishment of applicable corrective action(s) [which 
include oversizing, installing fasteners and repair; and 
accomplishment of applicable related investigative actions, which 
include a rototest inspection for cracking after oversizing].

    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-
0800.

Comments

    We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing 
this final rule. We received no comments on the NPRM or on the 
determination of the cost to the public.

Conclusion

    We reviewed the relevant data and determined that air safety and 
the public interest require adopting this final rule as proposed, 
except for minor editorial changes. We have determined that these minor 
changes:
     Are consistent with the intent that was proposed in the 
NPRM for addressing the unsafe condition; and
     Do not add any additional burden upon the public than was 
already proposed in the NPRM.

Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51

    Airbus has issued Service Bulletin A330-53-3215, Revision 03, dated 
January 22, 2018. This service information describes procedures for 
repetitive rototest inspections of certain fastener holes, and related 
investigative and corrective actions if necessary. 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 5 airplanes of U.S. registry. We 
estimate the following costs to comply with this AD:

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                                                 Estimated Costs
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            Labor cost                Parts cost           Cost per product           Cost on  U.S. operators
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Up to 42 work-hours x $85 per hour              $0  Up to $3,570.................  Up to $17,850.
 = $3,570.
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    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
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                                                               Cost per
                   Labor cost                     Parts cost    product
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46 work-hours x $85 per hour = $3,910...........     $3,690      $7,600
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Authority for this Rulemaking

    Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to 
issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the 
authority of the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII: Aviation Programs, 
describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's authority.
    We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in 
Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: ``General 
requirements.'' Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with 
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing 
regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator 
finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within 
the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition 
that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this 
rulemaking action.
    This AD is issued in accordance with authority delegated by the 
Executive Director, Aircraft Certification Service, as authorized by 
FAA Order 8000.51C. In accordance with that order, issuance of ADs is 
normally a function of the Compliance and Airworthiness Division, but 
during this transition period, the Executive Director has delegated the 
authority to issue ADs applicable to transport category airplanes and 
associated appliances to the Director of the System Oversight Division.

Regulatory Findings

    This AD will not have federalism implications under Executive Order 
13132. This AD will not have a substantial direct effect on the States, 
on the relationship between the national government and the States, or 
on the distribution of power and responsibilities among the various 
levels of government.
    For the reasons discussed above, I certify that this AD:
    (1) Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive 
Order 12866,
    (2) Is not a ``significant rule'' under the DOT Regulatory Policies 
and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979),
    (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska, and
    (4) Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or 
negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria 
of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39

    Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by 
reference, Safety.

Adoption of the Amendment

    Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the 
Administrator, the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows:

PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

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):

2018-25-06 Airbus SAS: Amendment 39-19517; Docket No. FAA-2018-0800; 
Product Identifier 2018-NM-107-AD.

(a) Effective Date

    This AD is effective January 14, 2019.

(b) Affected ADs

    None.

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to the airplanes, certificated in any category, 
identified in paragraphs (c)(1) and (c)(2) of this AD; all 
manufacturer serial numbers.
    (1) Airbus SAS Model A330-223F airplanes.
    (2) Airbus SAS Model A330-243F airplanes.

(d) Subject

    Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 53, Fuselage.

(e) Reason

    This AD was prompted by a report of cracking on both left-hand 
(LH) and right-hand (RH) sides on the internal strap, butt strap, 
keel beam fitting, or forward fitting frame (FR) 40 flange. We are 
issuing this AD to address cracking at FR40 on the lower shell panel 
junction; such cracking could lead to reduced structural integrity 
of the fuselage.

(f) Compliance

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

(g) Compliance Times for the Actions Required by Paragraph (h) of This 
AD

    Accomplish the actions required by paragraph (h) of this AD 
before exceeding the compliance time ``threshold'' defined in 
paragraph 1.E., ``Compliance,'' of Airbus Service Bulletin A330-53-
3215, Revision 03, dated January 22, 2018 (``A330-53-3215, R3''), 
depending on airplane utilization and configuration and to be 
counted from airplane first flight, and, thereafter, at intervals 
not to exceed the compliance times defined in paragraph 1.E., 
``Compliance,'' of A330-53-3215, R3, depending on airplane 
utilization and configuration.

(h) Repetitive Inspections and Related Investigative and Corrective 
Actions

    At the applicable compliance times specified in paragraph (g) of 
this AD: Accomplish a special detailed inspection of the 10 fastener 
holes located at FR40 lower shell panel junction on both LH and RH 
sides, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of A330-
53-3215, R3.
    (1) If, during any inspection required by the introductory text 
of paragraph (h) of this AD, any crack is detected, before further 
flight, accomplish all applicable related investigative and 
corrective actions, in accordance with the Accomplishment 
Instructions of A330-53-3215, R3, except where A330-53-3215, R3 
specifies to contact Airbus for repair instructions, and specifies 
that action as Required for Compliance (RC), this AD requires repair 
before further flight using a method approved by the Manager, 
International Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA; or 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.
    (2) If, during any inspection required by the introductory text 
of paragraph (h) of this AD, the diameter of a fastener hole is 
found to be outside the tolerances of the transition

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fit as specified in A330-53-3215, R3, as applicable; and A330-53-
3215, R3; specifies to contact Airbus for repair instructions, and 
specifies that action as ``RC,'' before further flight, repair using 
a method approved by the Manager, International Section, Transport 
Standards Branch, FAA; or EASA; or Airbus SAS's EASA DOA. If 
approved by the DOA, the approval must include the DOA-authorized 
signature.
    (3) Accomplishment of corrective actions, as required by 
paragraph (h)(1) of this AD, does not constitute terminating action 
for the repetitive inspections required by the introductory text of 
paragraph (h) of this AD.
    (4) Accomplishment of a repair on an airplane, as required by 
paragraph (h)(2) of this AD, does not constitute terminating action 
for the repetitive inspections required by the introductory text of 
paragraph (h) of this AD for that airplane, unless the method 
approved by the Manager, International Section, Transport Standards 
Branch, FAA; or EASA; or Airbus SAS's EASA DOA indicates otherwise.

(i) No Reporting Requirement

    Although A330-53-3215, R3, specifies to submit certain 
information to the manufacturer, and specifies that action as RC, 
this AD does not include that requirement.

(j) Credit for Previous Actions

    This paragraph provides credit for the inspections required by 
the introductory text of paragraph (h) of this AD and the related 
investigative and corrective actions required by paragraph (h)(1) of 
this AD, if those actions were performed before the effective date 
of this AD, using Airbus Service Bulletin A330-53-3215, dated June 
21, 2013; or Revision 01, dated April 17, 2014; or Revision 02, 
dated November 23, 2016.

(k) 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 (l)(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 EASA; or Airbus SAS's 
EASA DOA. If approved by the DOA, the approval must include the DOA-
authorized signature.
    (3) Required for Compliance (RC): Except as specified by 
paragraphs (h)(1), (h)(2), and (i) of this AD: 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.

(l) Related Information

    (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information 
(MCAI) EASA AD 2018-0146, dated July 12, 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-2018-0800.
    (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.
    (3) Service information identified in this AD that is not 
incorporated by reference is available at the addresses specified in 
paragraphs (m)(3) and (m)(4) of this AD.

(m) 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 A330-53-3215, Revision 03, dated 
January 22, 2018.
    (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 23, 2018.
John P. Piccola,
Acting Director, System Oversight Division, Aircraft Certification 
Service.
[FR Doc. 2018-26474 Filed 12-7-18; 8:45 am]
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(a) Effective Date (h) Reporting (TCCA); or C Series Aircraft Limited
This AD is effective January 14, 2019. If any blow-out panel in the forward or aft Partnership’s (CSALP’s) TCCA Design
cargo compartments is found dislodged Approval Organization (DAO). If approved by
(b) Affected ADs during any inspection required by paragraph the DAO, the approval must include the
None. (g) of this AD, at the applicable time DAO-authorized signature.
specified in paragraph (h)(1) or (h)(2) of this
(c) Applicability AD, report findings to the Bombardier (k) Related Information
This AD applies to C Series Aircraft customer response center (CRC) via email: (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing
Limited Partnership (CSALP) (Type crc_cseries@aero.bombardier.com. Airworthiness Information (MCAI) Canadian
Certificate Previously Held by Bombardier, Reportable findings include the airplane AD CF–2018–15, dated June 6, 2018, for
Inc.) airplanes, certificated in any category, serial number on which any dislodged blow-
related information. This MCAI may be
identified in paragraphs (c)(1) and (c)(2) of out panel was found, the date of inspection,
and the part number and location of each found in the AD docket on the internet at
this AD.
(1) Model BD–500–1A10 airplanes, serial dislodged blow-out panel. http://www.regulations.gov by searching for
numbers 50001 and subsequent, equipped (1) If the inspection was done on or after and locating Docket No. FAA–2018–0799.
with blow-out panel part number D762213– the effective date of this AD: Submit the (2) For more information about this AD,
503, D762216–505, or D762209–503. report within 30 days after the inspection. contact Darren Gassetto, Aerospace Engineer,
(2) Model BD–500–1A11 airplanes, serial (2) If the inspection was done before the Mechanical Systems and Admin Services
numbers 55001 and subsequent, equipped effective date of this AD: Submit the report Section, FAA, New York ACO Branch, 1600
with blow-out panel part number D762213– within 30 days after the effective date of this Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY
503, D762216–505, or D762209–503. AD. 11590; telephone 516–228–7323; fax 516 794
(d) Subject (i) Paperwork Reduction Act Burden 5531; email 9-avs-nyaco-cos@faa.gov.
Statement
Air Transport Association (ATA) of (l) Material Incorporated by Reference
America Code 50, Cargo and accessory A federal agency may not conduct or
sponsor, and a person is not required to (1) The Director of the Federal Register
compartment.
respond to, nor shall a person be subject to approved the incorporation by reference
(e) Reason a penalty for failure to comply with a (IBR) of the service information listed in this
This AD was prompted by reports of collection of information subject to the paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR
dislodged cargo compartment blow-out requirements of the Paperwork Reduction part 51.
panels. We are issuing this AD to address this Act unless that collection of information (2) You must use this service information
condition, which could result in openings in displays a current valid OMB Control as applicable to do the actions required by
the forward and aft cargo compartments. In Number. The OMB Control Number for this this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise.
the event of a cargo compartment fire, these information collection is 2120–0056. Public
(i) C Series (Bombardier) Data Module
unintended openings in the forward and aft reporting for this collection of information is
estimated to be approximately 1 hour per BD500–A–J50–10–01–00AAA–521A–A,
cargo compartments would provide a path for
response, including the time for reviewing ‘‘Decompression panels dislodging—Return
smoke, fire, and Halon to enter the adjacent
equipment bays, flight deck, and passenger instructions, completing and reviewing the to basic configuration,’’ Issue 002, dated May
cabin, which could delay smoke detection in collection of information. All responses to 16, 2018.
the forward and aft cargo compartments and this collection of information are mandatory. (ii) C Series (Bombardier) Data Module
result in the forward and aft cargo Comments concerning the accuracy of this BD500–A–J50–10–01–01AAA–310B–A,
compartments not being able to maintain the burden and suggestions for reducing the ‘‘Forward and aft cargo compartment blow-
Halon concentration required for fire burden should be directed to the FAA at: 800 out panels—Visual check,’’ Issue 002, dated
suppression. The cargo compartment fire Independence Ave. SW, Washington, DC May 16, 2018.
may become uncontrollable if this condition 20591, Attn: Information Collection (3) For service information identified in
is not addressed, which could result in the Clearance Officer, AES–200.
this AD, contact Bombardier, Inc., 400 Côte
loss of controllability of the airplane. (j) Other FAA AD Provisions Vertu Road West, Dorval, Québec H4S 1Y9,
(f) Compliance The following provisions also apply to this Canada; telephone 514–855–5000; fax 514–
Comply with this AD within the AD: 855–7401; email thd.crj@
compliance times specified, unless already (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance aero.bombardier.com; internet http://
done. (AMOCs): The Manager, New York ACO www.bombardier.com.
Branch, FAA, has the authority to approve (4) You may view this service information
(g) Repetitive Inspections of the Forward AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the at the FAA, Transport Standards Branch,
and Aft Cargo Compartment Blow-Out procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In
Panels and Re-Installation 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For
accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your information on the availability of this
Within 7 days or 50 flight cycles, request to your principal inspector or local
material at the FAA, call 206–231–3195.
whichever occurs first, after the effective date Flight Standards District Office, as
(5) You may view this service information
of this AD, do a detailed inspection for any appropriate. If sending information directly
dislodged blow-out panel in the forward and to the manager of the certification office, that is incorporated by reference at the
aft cargo compartments, in accordance with send it to ATTN: Program Manager, National Archives and Records
C Series (Bombardier) Data Module BD500– Continuing Operational Safety, FAA, New Administration (NARA). For information on
A–J50–10–01–01AAA–310B–A, ‘‘Forward York ACO Branch, 1600 Stewart Avenue, the availability of this material at NARA, call
and aft cargo compartment blow-out panels— Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; telephone 202–741–6030, or go to: http://
Visual check,’’ Issue 002, dated May 16, 516–228–7300; fax 516–794–5531. Before www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-
2018. Re-install all dislodged forward and aft using any approved AMOC, notify your locations.html.
cargo compartment blow-out panels before appropriate principal inspector, or lacking a
further flight, in accordance with C Series principal inspector, the manager of the local Issued in Des Moines, Washington, on
(Bombardier) Data Module BD500–A–J50– flight standards district office/certificate November 23, 2018.
10–01–00AAA–521A–A, ‘‘Decompression holding district office. John P. Piccola,
panels dislodging—Return to basic (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any Acting Director, System Oversight Division,
configuration,’’ Issue 002, dated May 16, requirement in this AD to obtain corrective Aircraft Certification Service.
2018. Thereafter, at intervals not to exceed actions from a manufacturer, the action must
100 flight cycles, repeat the detailed be accomplished using a method approved [FR Doc. 2018–26473 Filed 12–7–18; 8:45 am]
inspection for any dislodged blow-out panel by the Manager, New York ACO Branch, BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
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ESTIMATED COSTS
Cost on
Labor cost Parts cost Cost per product U.S. operators

Up to 42 work-hours × $85 per hour = $3,570 ............................................................ $0 Up to $3,570 ......... Up to $17,850.

We estimate the following costs to do the relationship between the national (d) Subject
any necessary on-condition actions that government and the States, or on the Air Transport Association (ATA) of
would be required based on the results distribution of power and America Code 53, Fuselage.
of any required actions. We have no way responsibilities among the various (e) Reason
of determining the number of aircraft levels of government.
This AD was prompted by a report of
that might need these on-condition For the reasons discussed above, I cracking on both left-hand (LH) and right-
actions: certify that this AD: hand (RH) sides on the internal strap, butt
(1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory strap, keel beam fitting, or forward fitting
ESTIMATED COSTS OF ON-CONDITION action’’ under Executive Order 12866, frame (FR) 40 flange. We are issuing this AD
ACTIONS (2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under to address cracking at FR40 on the lower
the DOT Regulatory Policies and shell panel junction; such cracking could
Cost per lead to reduced structural integrity of the
Labor cost Parts cost Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, fuselage.
product
1979),
(3) Will not affect intrastate aviation (f) Compliance
46 work-hours × $85
per hour = $3,910 $3,690 $7,600 in Alaska, and Comply with this AD within the
(4) Will not have a significant compliance times specified, unless already
economic impact, positive or negative, done.
Authority for this Rulemaking
Title 49 of the United States Code on a substantial number of small entities (g) Compliance Times for the Actions
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue under the criteria of the Regulatory Required by Paragraph (h) of This AD
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, Flexibility Act. Accomplish the actions required by
paragraph (h) of this AD before exceeding the
section 106, describes the authority of List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 compliance time ‘‘threshold’’ defined in
the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII: paragraph 1.E., ‘‘Compliance,’’ of Airbus
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
Aviation Programs, describes in more Service Bulletin A330–53–3215, Revision 03,
safety, Incorporation by reference,
detail the scope of the Agency’s dated January 22, 2018 (‘‘A330–53–3215,
Safety.
authority. R3’’), depending on airplane utilization and
We are issuing this rulemaking under Adoption of the Amendment configuration and to be counted from
the authority described in Subtitle VII, airplane first flight, and, thereafter, at
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: Accordingly, under the authority intervals not to exceed the compliance times
‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that delegated to me by the Administrator, defined in paragraph 1.E., ‘‘Compliance,’’ of
section, Congress charges the FAA with the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as A330–53–3215, R3, depending on airplane
follows: utilization and configuration.
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in
air commerce by prescribing regulations (h) Repetitive Inspections and Related
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS Investigative and Corrective Actions
for practices, methods, and procedures DIRECTIVES
the Administrator finds necessary for At the applicable compliance times
safety in air commerce. This regulation ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 specified in paragraph (g) of this AD:
is within the scope of that authority Accomplish a special detailed inspection of
continues to read as follows: the 10 fastener holes located at FR40 lower
because it addresses an unsafe condition
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. shell panel junction on both LH and RH
that is likely to exist or develop on sides, in accordance with the
products identified in this rulemaking § 39.13 [Amended] Accomplishment Instructions of A330–53–
action. 3215, R3.
This AD is issued in accordance with ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
(1) If, during any inspection required by
authority delegated by the Executive the following new airworthiness the introductory text of paragraph (h) of this
Director, Aircraft Certification Service, directive (AD): AD, any crack is detected, before further
as authorized by FAA Order 8000.51C. 2018–25–06 Airbus SAS: Amendment 39– flight, accomplish all applicable related
In accordance with that order, issuance 19517; Docket No. FAA–2018–0800; investigative and corrective actions, in
Product Identifier 2018–NM–107–AD. accordance with the Accomplishment
of ADs is normally a function of the
Instructions of A330–53–3215, R3, except
Compliance and Airworthiness (a) Effective Date where A330–53–3215, R3 specifies to contact
Division, but during this transition This AD is effective January 14, 2019. Airbus for repair instructions, and specifies
period, the Executive Director has that action as Required for Compliance (RC),
delegated the authority to issue ADs (b) Affected ADs this AD requires repair before further flight
applicable to transport category None. using a method approved by the Manager,
airplanes and associated appliances to International Section, Transport Standards
(c) Applicability Branch, FAA; or European Aviation Safety
the Director of the System Oversight
This AD applies to the airplanes, Agency (EASA); or Airbus SAS’s EASA
Division. certificated in any category, identified in Design Organization Approval (DOA). If
Regulatory Findings paragraphs (c)(1) and (c)(2) of this AD; all approved by the DOA, the approval must
manufacturer serial numbers. include the DOA-authorized signature.
This AD will not have federalism (1) Airbus SAS Model A330–223F (2) If, during any inspection required by
implications under Executive Order airplanes. the introductory text of paragraph (h) of this
13132. This AD will not have a (2) Airbus SAS Model A330–243F AD, the diameter of a fastener hole is found
substantial direct effect on the States, on airplanes. to be outside the tolerances of the transition

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fit as specified in A330–53–3215, R3, as (i) of this AD: If any service information DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
applicable; and A330–53–3215, R3; specifies contains procedures or tests that are
to contact Airbus for repair instructions, and identified as RC, those procedures and tests Federal Aviation Administration
specifies that action as ‘‘RC,’’ before further must be done to comply with this AD; any
flight, repair using a method approved by the procedures or tests that are not identified as
Manager, International Section, Transport RC are recommended. Those procedures and
14 CFR Part 71
Standards Branch, FAA; or EASA; or Airbus tests that are not identified as RC may be
SAS’s EASA DOA. If approved by the DOA, deviated from using accepted methods in [Docket No. FAA–2018–0685; Airspace
the approval must include the DOA- accordance with the operator’s maintenance Docket No. 18–AGL–19]
authorized signature. or inspection program without obtaining
(3) Accomplishment of corrective actions, approval of an AMOC, provided the RIN 2120–AA66
as required by paragraph (h)(1) of this AD, procedures and tests identified as RC can be
does not constitute terminating action for the done and the airplane can be put back in an Amendment of Class D Airspace;
repetitive inspections required by the airworthy condition. Any substitutions or
introductory text of paragraph (h) of this AD.
Detroit, MI
changes to procedures or tests identified as
(4) Accomplishment of a repair on an RC require approval of an AMOC. AGENCY: Federal Aviation
airplane, as required by paragraph (h)(2) of
(l) Related Information Administration (FAA), DOT.
this AD, does not constitute terminating
action for the repetitive inspections required (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing ACTION: Final rule.
by the introductory text of paragraph (h) of Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA AD
this AD for that airplane, unless the method 2018–0146, dated July 12, 2018, for related SUMMARY: This action modifies Class D
approved by the Manager, International information. This MCAI may be found in the airspace at Coleman A. Young
Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA; AD docket on the internet at http:// Municipal Airport (formerly Detroit City
or EASA; or Airbus SAS’s EASA DOA www.regulations.gov by searching for and Airport), Detroit, MI, by changing the
indicates otherwise. locating Docket No. FAA–2018–0800. airspace designation to Detroit, MI,
(2) For more information about this AD, thereby removing the old airport name.
(i) No Reporting Requirement contact Vladimir Ulyanov, Aerospace
Although A330–53–3215, R3, specifies to Engineer, International Section, Transport
The name and geographic coordinates of
submit certain information to the Standards Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th this airport are also updated to coincide
manufacturer, and specifies that action as RC, St., Des Moines, WA 98198; telephone and with the FAA’s aeronautical database.
this AD does not include that requirement. fax 206–231–3229. This action is necessary to keep
(j) Credit for Previous Actions
(3) Service information identified in this information current for the safety and
AD that is not incorporated by reference is management of aircraft within the
This paragraph provides credit for the available at the addresses specified in national airspace system.
inspections required by the introductory text paragraphs (m)(3) and (m)(4) of this AD.
of paragraph (h) of this AD and the related DATES: Effective 0901 UTC, February 28,
investigative and corrective actions required (m) Material Incorporated by Reference 2019. The Director of the Federal
by paragraph (h)(1) of this AD, if those (1) The Director of the Federal Register Register approves this incorporation by
actions were performed before the effective approved the incorporation by reference reference action under Title 1 Code of
date of this AD, using Airbus Service Bulletin (IBR) of the service information listed in this Federal Regulations part 51, subject to
A330–53–3215, dated June 21, 2013; or paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR the annual revision of FAA Order
Revision 01, dated April 17, 2014; or part 51.
Revision 02, dated November 23, 2016.
7400.11 and publication of conforming
(2) You must use this service information
amendments.
(k) Other FAA AD Provisions as applicable to do the actions required by
this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise. ADDRESSES: FAA Order 7400.11C,
The following provisions also apply to this (i) Airbus Service Bulletin A330–53–3215, Airspace Designations and Reporting
AD: Revision 03, dated January 22, 2018. Points, and subsequent amendments can
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (ii) [Reserved] be viewed online at http://www.faa.gov/
(AMOCs): The Manager, International (3) For service information identified in
Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA, air_traffic/publications/. For further
this AD, contact Airbus SAS, Airworthiness information, you can contact the
has the authority to approve AMOCs for this Office—EAL, Rond-Point Emile Dewoitine
AD, if requested using the procedures found Airspace Policy Group, Federal Aviation
No: 2, 31700 Blagnac Cedex, France;
in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61 Administration, 800 Independence
39.19, send your request to your principal 93 45 80; email airworthiness.A330-A340@ Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20591;
inspector or local Flight Standards District airbus.com; internet http://www.airbus.com. telephone: (202) 267–8783. The Order is
Office, as appropriate. If sending information (4) You may view this service information also available for inspection at the
directly to the International Section, send it at the FAA, Transport Standards Branch, National Archives and Records
to the attention of the person identified in 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For
paragraph (l)(2) of this AD. Information may Administration (NARA). For
information on the availability of this information on the availability of FAA
be emailed to: 9-ANM-116-AMOC-
material at the FAA, call 206–231–3195. Order 7400.11C at NARA, call (202)
REQUESTS@faa.gov. Before using any
(5) You may view this service information
approved AMOC, notify your appropriate 741–6030, or go to https://
that is incorporated by reference at the
principal inspector, or lacking a principal www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/
National Archives and Records
inspector, the manager of the local flight ibr-locations.html.
Administration (NARA). For information on
standards district office/certificate holding FAA Order 7400.11, Airspace
the availability of this material at NARA, call
district office.
202–741–6030, or go to: http:// Designations and Reporting Points, is
(2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any
requirement in this AD to obtain corrective
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr- published yearly and effective on
actions from a manufacturer, the action must locations.html. September 15.
be accomplished using a method approved Issued in Des Moines, Washington, on FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
by the Manager, International Section, November 23, 2018. Jeffrey Claypool, Federal Aviation
Transport Standards Branch, FAA; or EASA; John P. Piccola, Administration, Operations Support
or Airbus SAS’s EASA DOA. If approved by Group, Central Service Center, 10101
Acting Director, System Oversight Division,
the DOA, the approval must include the
DOA-authorized signature.
Aircraft Certification Service. Hillwood Parkway, Fort Worth, TX
(3) Required for Compliance (RC): Except [FR Doc. 2018–26474 Filed 12–7–18; 8:45 am] 76177; telephone (817) 222–5711.
as specified by paragraphs (h)(1), (h)(2), and BILLING CODE 4910–13–P SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

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Document Modified: 2018-12-08 00:22:15
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		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 63399
RIN Number		2120-AA64
CFR Associated		Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety
83 FR 63399 - Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes

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