83 FR 8323 - Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 39 (February 27, 2018)
Federal Aviation Administration
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[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 39 (Tuesday, February 27, 2018)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 8323-8325] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2018-03495] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2016-9519; Product Identifier 2016-NM-099-AD; Amendment 39-19200; AD 2018-04-05] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus 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 Model A319-112, A319-115, A320-214, A320-232, and A321-211 airplanes. This AD was prompted by in-service experience and further analysis, which showed that the galley 5 without kick-load retainers, was unable to withstand the expected loading during several flight phases or in case of emergency landing. This AD requires modification of galley 5 trolley compartments by adding kick-load retainers. We are issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products. DATES: This AD is effective April 3, 2018. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of certain publications listed in this AD as of April 3, 2018. ADDRESSES: For service information identified in this final rule, contact Airbus, Airworthiness Office--EIAS, 1 Rond Point Maurice Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61 93 44 51; email [email protected]; internet http://www.airbus.com. You may view this referenced service information at the FAA, Transport Standards Branch, 2200 South 216th Street, 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-2016- 9519. 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-2016- 9519; or in person at the Docket Management Facility between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket contains this AD, the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and other information. The street address for the Docket Office (telephone 800-647-5527) is Docket Management Facility, 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: Sanjay Ralhan, Aerospace Engineer, International Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th Street, Des Moines, WA 98198; telephone 206-231-3223; fax 206- 231-3398. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Discussion We issued a supplemental notice of proposed rulemaking (SNPRM) to amend 14 CFR part 39 by adding an AD that would apply to certain Airbus Model A319-112, A319-115, A320-214, A320-232, and A321-211 airplanes. The SNPRM published in the Federal Register on November 9, 2017 (82 FR 52022) (``the SNPRM''). We preceded the SNPRM with a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) that published in the Federal Register on January 3, 2017 (82 FR 50) (``the NPRM''). The NPRM was prompted by in-service experience and further analysis, which showed that the galley 5 without kick-load retainers was unable to withstand the expected loading during several flight phases or in case of an emergency landing. The NPRM proposed to require modification of galley 5 trolley compartments by adding kick-load retainers. The SNPRM proposed to modify the applicability. We are issuing this AD to prevent galley/trolley detachment and collapse into an adjacent cabin aisle or cabin zone, possibly spreading loose galley equipment items, compartment doors, or leaking fluids. These hazards could block an evacuation route and result in injury to crew or passengers. The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical Agent for the Member States of the European Union, has issued EASA Airworthiness Directive 2016-0040, dated March 2, 2016 (referred to after this as the Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or ``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for certain Airbus Model A319-112, A319-115, A320-214, A320-232, and A321-211 airplanes. The MCAI states: Following in-service experience and further analyses, it was ascertained that the galley 5 without kick load retainers on external position could not withstand the expected loading during several flight phases or in case of emergency landing. [[Page 8324]] This condition, if not corrected, could lead to galley/trolley detachment and collapse into an adjacent cabin aisle or cabin zone, possibly spreading loose galley equipment items, compartment doors or leaking fluids, blocking an evacuation route, and consequently resulting in injury to crew or passengers. To address this potential unsafe condition, Airbus issued 6 Service Bulletins (SB) to provide modification instructions for the affected aeroplanes. For the reasons described above, this [EASA] AD requires modification of galley 5 trolley compartments to install kick load retainers. 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-2016- 9519. Comments We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing this AD. The following presents the comments received on the SNPRM and the FAA's response to each comment. Request To Change the Applicability To Be Based on Galley 5 Part and Serial Number Etihad Airways (Etihad) requested that the applicability of the proposed AD (in the SNPRM) be changed to list specific galley 5 part numbers and serial numbers. Etihad noted that the same galley 5 part number installed on the airplanes listed in the applicability of the proposed AD (in the SNPRM) was also installed on certain Model A320-232 airplanes under supplemental type certificates (STCs). Etihad noted that the proposed change would help to ensure all affected parts are addressed. We disagree with the commenter's request. We appreciate Etihad's initiative in attempting to address the unsafe condition on their fleet, including airplanes modified by STCs or other approved installation methods. However, making the requested change would require us to issue another supplemental NPRM, delaying the issuance of a final rule. To delay this action would be inappropriate, since we have determined that an unsafe condition exists and that galley modifications must be made to ensure continued safety. We will consider additional rulemaking to address airplanes modified by STCs. We have not changed this AD in this regard. Conclusion We reviewed the relevant data, considered the comment received, and determined that air safety and the public interest require adopting this AD as proposed except for minor editorial changes. We have determined that these minor changes:Are consistent with the intent that was proposed in the SNPRM for correcting the unsafe condition; and Do not add any additional burden upon the public than was already proposed in the SNPRM. Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 Airbus has issued Service Bulletin A320-25-1B29, dated June 19, 2014; and Service Bulletin A320-25-1B30, dated June 19, 2014. This service information describes procedures for installing kick-load retainers on certain galley 5 trolley compartments. These documents are distinct since they apply to different airplane configurations. 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 19 airplanes of U.S. registry. We estimate the following costs to comply with this AD: Estimated Costs ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cost per Cost on U.S. Action Labor cost Parts cost product operators ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Modification.......................... 2 work-hours x $85 per $0 $170 $3,230 hour = $170. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 to the Director of the System Oversight Division. Regulatory Findings We determined that 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: [[Page 8325]] 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): 2018-04-05 Airbus: Amendment 39-19200; Docket No. FAA-2016-9519; Product Identifier 2016-NM-099-AD. (a) Effective Date This AD is effective April 3, 2018. (b) Affected ADs None. (c) Applicability This AD applies to Airbus Model A319-112, A319-115, A320-214, A320-232, and A321-211 airplanes, certificated in any category, manufacturer's serial numbers 1479, 3096, 3693, 3713, 3739, 3791, 3896, 3902, 3907, 3931, 3949, 3969, 4030, 4045, 4049, 4059, 4066, 4077, 4083, 4124, 4146, 4158, 4188, 4198, 4206, 4209, 4218, 4235, 4255, 4264, 4304, 4321, 4371, 4374, 4395, 4411, 4417, 4431, 4485, 4492, 4502, 4528, 4541, 4548, 4592, 4595, 4638, 4651, 4669, 4703, 4724, 4737, 4746, 4770, 4780, 4783, 4826, 4827, 4860, 4863, 4865, 4902, 4934, 4945, 4951, 4952, 4971, 4996, 5023, 5029, 5042, 5088, 5095, 5132, 5159, 5164, 5171, 5175, 5192, 5210, 5227, 5241, 5247, 5251, 5275, 5277, 5297, 5306, 5340, 5343, 5348, 5356, 5366, 5370, 5385, 5387, 5392, 5396, 5400, 5407, 5418, 5427, 5438, 5456, 5458, 5469, 5495, 5517, 5555, 5624, 5674, 5678, 5698, 5699, 5704, 5709, 5714, 5791, 5745, 5753, 5761, 5781, 5786, 5788, 5789, 5798, 5804, 5810, 5821, 5827, 5842, 5874, 5882, 5889, 5903, 5907, 5916, 5924, 5958, 5984, 5994, 6000, 6004, 6054, 6080, 6107, 6166, 6176, 6234, 6266, 6293, 6335, 6344, 6365, 6430, and 6444. (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 25, Equipment/ furnishings. (e) Reason This AD was prompted by in-service experience and further analysis, which showed that the galley 5 without kick-load retainers was unable to withstand the expected loading during several flight phases or in case of emergency landing. We are issuing this AD to prevent galley/trolley detachment and collapse into an adjacent cabin aisle or cabin zone, possibly spreading loose galley equipment items, compartment doors, or leaking fluids. These hazards could block an evacuation route and result in injury to crew or passengers. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Install Kick-Load Retainers Within 12 months after the effective date of this AD, install kick-load retainers on the galley 5 trolley compartments as specified in paragraph (g)(1), (g)(2), or (g)(3) of this AD, as applicable. For airplanes on which galley 5 is not installed, no action is required by this paragraph. (1) For Airbus Model A319-115 airplanes, manufacturer's serial numbers 5678, 5698, 5704, 5745, 5753, 5761, 5781, 5786, 5788, 5789, 5798, 5810, 5827, and 5842, do the installation in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A320-25- 1B29, dated June 19, 2014. (2) For Airbus Model A320-232 airplanes, manufacturer's serial numbers 5458, 5517, 5624, and 5804, do the installation in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A320-25-1B30, dated June 19, 2014. (3) For airplanes not identified in paragraph (g)(1) or (g)(2) of this AD, do the installation using a method approved by the Manager, International Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA; or the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA); or Airbus's EASA Design Organization Approval (DOA). If approved by the DOA, the approval must include the DOA-authorized signature (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 EASA; or Airbus's EASA Design Organization Approval (DOA). If approved by the DOA, the approval must include the DOA-authorized signature. (i) Related Information (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA Airworthiness Directive 2016-0040, dated March 2, 2016, 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-2016-9519. (2) For more information about this AD, contact Sanjay Ralhan, Aerospace Engineer, International Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th Street, Des Moines, WA 98198; telephone 206-231-3223; fax 206-231-3398. (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 A320-25-1B29, dated June 19, 2014. (ii) Airbus Service Bulletin A320-25-1B30, dated June 19, 2014. (3) For service information identified in this AD, contact Airbus, Airworthiness Office--EIAS, 1 Rond Point Maurice Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61 93 44 51; email [email protected]; internet http://www.airbus.com. (4) You may view this service information at the FAA, Transport Standards Branch, 2200 South 216th Street, 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 February 9, 2018. Michael Kaszycki, Acting Director, System Oversight Division, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2018-03495 Filed 2-26-18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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evaluation, any comments received, and
The provisions of the Paperwork Federal Aviation Administration other information. The street address for
Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 104– the Docket Office (telephone 800–647–
13, 44 U.S.C. chapter 35, and its 14 CFR Part 39 5527) is Docket Management Facility,
implementing regulations, 5 CFR part U.S. Department of Transportation,
[Docket No. FAA–2016–9519; Product
1320, do not apply to this final rule Identifier 2016–NM–099–AD; Amendment Docket Operations, M–30, West
because there are no new or revised 39–19200; AD 2018–04–05] Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140,
recordkeeping or reporting 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE,
requirements. RIN 2120–AA64 Washington, DC 20590.
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
H. Congressional Review Act
Airplanes Sanjay Ralhan, Aerospace Engineer,
This is not a major rule as defined by International Section, Transport
5 U.S.C. 804(2). This action pertains to AGENCY: Federal Aviation Standards Branch, FAA, 2200 South
agency organization, management, and Administration (FAA), Department of 216th Street, Des Moines, WA 98198;
personnel and, accordingly, is not a Transportation (DOT). telephone 206–231–3223; fax 206–231–
‘‘rule’’ as that term is used in 5 U.S.C. ACTION: Final rule. 3398.
804(3). Therefore, the reports to SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Congress and the Government SUMMARY: We are adopting a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Discussion
Accountability Office specified by 5
U.S.C. 801 are not required. Airbus Model A319–112, A319–115, We issued a supplemental notice of
A320–214, A320–232, and A321–211 proposed rulemaking (SNPRM) to
List of Subjects in 8 CFR Part 1003 airplanes. This AD was prompted by in- amend 14 CFR part 39 by adding an AD
service experience and further analysis, that would apply to certain Airbus
Administrative practice and which showed that the galley 5 without Model A319–112, A319–115, A320–214,
procedure, Aliens, Immigration, Legal kick-load retainers, was unable to A320–232, and A321–211 airplanes.
services, Organization and functions withstand the expected loading during The SNPRM published in the Federal
(Government agencies). several flight phases or in case of Register on November 9, 2017 (82 FR
Accordingly, for the reasons stated in emergency landing. This AD requires 52022) (‘‘the SNPRM’’). We preceded
the preamble, the interim rule amending modification of galley 5 trolley the SNPRM with a notice of proposed
8 CFR part 1003, which was published compartments by adding kick-load rulemaking (NPRM) that published in
at 80 FR 31461 on June 3, 2015, is retainers. We are issuing this AD to the Federal Register on January 3, 2017
adopted as a final rule, with the address the unsafe condition on these (82 FR 50) (‘‘the NPRM’’). The NPRM
following change: products. was prompted by in-service experience
DATES: This AD is effective April 3,
and further analysis, which showed that
PART 1003—EXECUTIVE OFFICE FOR 2018. the galley 5 without kick-load retainers
IMMIGRATION REVIEW The Director of the Federal Register was unable to withstand the expected
approved the incorporation by reference loading during several flight phases or
■ 1. The authority citation for part 1003 of certain publications listed in this AD in case of an emergency landing. The
continues to read as follows: NPRM proposed to require modification
as of April 3, 2018.
of galley 5 trolley compartments by
Authority: 5 U.S.C. 301; 6 U.S.C. 521; 8 ADDRESSES: For service information adding kick-load retainers. The SNPRM
U.S.C. 1101, 1103, 1154, 1155, 1158, 1182, identified in this final rule, contact proposed to modify the applicability.
1226, 1229, 1229a, 1229b, 1229c, 1231, Airbus, Airworthiness Office—EIAS, 1 We are issuing this AD to prevent
1254a, 1255, 1324d, 1330, 1361, 1362; 28 Rond Point Maurice Bellonte, 31707 galley/trolley detachment and collapse
U.S.C. 509, 510, 1746; sec. 2 Reorg. Plan No. Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone +33 5 into an adjacent cabin aisle or cabin
2 of 1950; 3 CFR, 1949–1953 Comp., p. 1002; 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61 93 44 51; email zone, possibly spreading loose galley
section 203 of Pub. L. 105–100, 111 Stat. account.airworth-eas@airbus.com; equipment items, compartment doors,
2196–200; sections 1506 and 1510 of Pub. L. internet http://www.airbus.com. You or leaking fluids. These hazards could
106–386, 114 Stat. 1527–29, 1531–32; section may view this referenced service block an evacuation route and result in
1505 of Pub. L. 106–554, 114 Stat. 2763A– information at the FAA, Transport injury to crew or passengers.
326 to –328. Standards Branch, 2200 South 216th The European Aviation Safety Agency
Street, Des Moines, WA. For (EASA), which is the Technical Agent
■ 2. Amend § 1003.1 by revising the
information on the availability of this for the Member States of the European
third sentence of paragraph (a)(1) to
material at the FAA, call 206–231–3195. Union, has issued EASA Airworthiness
read as follows:
It is also available on the internet at Directive 2016–0040, dated March 2,
§ 1003.1 Organization, jurisdiction, and http://www.regulations.gov by searching 2016 (referred to after this as the
powers of the Board of Immigration for and locating Docket No. FAA–2016– Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness
Appeals. 9519. Information, or ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct
(a)(1) * * * The Board shall consist of Examining the AD Docket an unsafe condition for certain Airbus
21 members. * * * Model A319–112, A319–115, A320–214,
You may examine the AD docket on A320–232, and A321–211 airplanes.
* * * * * the internet at http://
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The MCAI states:
Dated: February 20, 2018. www.regulations.gov by searching for
and locating Docket No. FAA–2016– Following in-service experience and
Jefferson B. Sessions III, further analyses, it was ascertained that the
9519; or in person at the Docket galley 5 without kick load retainers on
Attorney General. Management Facility between 9 a.m. external position could not withstand the
[FR Doc. 2018–03980 Filed 2–26–18; 8:45 am] and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, expected loading during several flight phases
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This condition, if not corrected, could lead specific galley 5 part numbers and serial public interest require adopting this AD
to galley/trolley detachment and collapse numbers. Etihad noted that the same as proposed except for minor editorial
into an adjacent cabin aisle or cabin zone, galley 5 part number installed on the changes. We have determined that these
possibly spreading loose galley equipment
items, compartment doors or leaking fluids,
airplanes listed in the applicability of minor changes:
blocking an evacuation route, and the proposed AD (in the SNPRM) was • Are consistent with the intent that
consequently resulting in injury to crew or also installed on certain Model A320– was proposed in the SNPRM for
passengers. 232 airplanes under supplemental type correcting the unsafe condition; and
To address this potential unsafe condition, certificates (STCs). Etihad noted that the • Do not add any additional burden
Airbus issued 6 Service Bulletins (SB) to proposed change would help to ensure upon the public than was already
provide modification instructions for the all affected parts are addressed. proposed in the SNPRM.
affected aeroplanes.
For the reasons described above, this We disagree with the commenter’s
Related Service Information Under 1
[EASA] AD requires modification of galley 5 request. We appreciate Etihad’s
CFR Part 51
trolley compartments to install kick load initiative in attempting to address the
retainers. unsafe condition on their fleet, Airbus has issued Service Bulletin
You may examine the MCAI in the including airplanes modified by STCs or A320–25–1B29, dated June 19, 2014;
AD docket on the internet at http:// other approved installation methods. and Service Bulletin A320–25–1B30,
www.regulations.gov by searching for However, making the requested change dated June 19, 2014. This service
and locating Docket No. FAA–2016– would require us to issue another information describes procedures for
9519. supplemental NPRM, delaying the installing kick-load retainers on certain
issuance of a final rule. To delay this galley 5 trolley compartments. These
Comments action would be inappropriate, since we documents are distinct since they apply
We gave the public the opportunity to have determined that an unsafe to different airplane configurations. This
participate in developing this AD. The condition exists and that galley service information is reasonably
following presents the comments modifications must be made to ensure available because the interested parties
received on the SNPRM and the FAA’s continued safety. We will consider have access to it through their normal
response to each comment. additional rulemaking to address course of business or by the means
airplanes modified by STCs. We have identified in the ADDRESSES section.
Request To Change the Applicability To not changed this AD in this regard.
Be Based on Galley 5 Part and Serial Costs of Compliance
Number Conclusion
We estimate that this AD affects 19
Etihad Airways (Etihad) requested We reviewed the relevant data, airplanes of U.S. registry.
that the applicability of the proposed considered the comment received, and We estimate the following costs to
AD (in the SNPRM) be changed to list determined that air safety and the comply with this AD:
ESTIMATED COSTS
Cost per Cost on U.S.
Action Labor cost Parts cost product operators
Modification ..................................................... 2 work-hours × $85 per hour = $170 ............. $0 $170 $3,230
Authority for This Rulemaking Director, Aircraft Certification Service, 2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the
as authorized by FAA Order 8000.51C. DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures
Title 49 of the United States Code
In accordance with that order, issuance (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979),
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue
of ADs is normally a function of the 3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I,
Compliance and Airworthiness Alaska, and
section 106, describes the authority of
Division, but during this transition 4. Will not have a significant
the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII:
period, the Executive Director has economic impact, positive or negative,
Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more
delegated the authority to issue ADs on a substantial number of small entities
detail the scope of the Agency’s
applicable to transport category under the criteria of the Regulatory
authority.
airplanes to the Director of the System Flexibility Act.
We are issuing this rulemaking under
Oversight Division.
the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII, List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: Regulatory Findings
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
General requirements.’’ Under that
We determined that this AD will not safety, Incorporation by reference,
section, Congress charges the FAA with
have federalism implications under Safety.
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in
air commerce by prescribing regulations Executive Order 13132. This AD will Adoption of the Amendment
for practices, methods, and procedures not have a substantial direct effect on
the States, on the relationship between Accordingly, under the authority
the Administrator finds necessary for delegated to me by the Administrator,
safety in air commerce. This regulation the national government and the States,
or on the distribution of power and the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as
is within the scope of that authority
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responsibilities among the various follows:
because it addresses an unsafe condition
that is likely to exist or develop on levels of government.
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
products identified in this rulemaking For the reasons discussed above, I DIRECTIVES
action. certify that this AD:
This AD is issued in accordance with 1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39
authority delegated by the Executive action’’ under Executive Order 12866, continues to read as follows:
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Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. (1) For Airbus Model A319–115 airplanes, paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR
manufacturer’s serial numbers 5678, 5698, part 51.
§ 39.13 [Amended] 5704, 5745, 5753, 5761, 5781, 5786, 5788, (2) You must use this service information
■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding 5789, 5798, 5810, 5827, and 5842, do the as applicable to do the actions required by
installation in accordance with the this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise.
the following new airworthiness
Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus (i) Airbus Service Bulletin A320–25–1B29,
directive (AD): Service Bulletin A320–25–1B29, dated June dated June 19, 2014.
2018–04–05 Airbus: Amendment 39–19200; 19, 2014. (ii) Airbus Service Bulletin A320–25–1B30,
Docket No. FAA–2016–9519; Product (2) For Airbus Model A320–232 airplanes, dated June 19, 2014.
Identifier 2016–NM–099–AD. manufacturer’s serial numbers 5458, 5517, (3) For service information identified in
5624, and 5804, do the installation in this AD, contact Airbus, Airworthiness
(a) Effective Date accordance with the Accomplishment Office—EIAS, 1 Rond Point Maurice
This AD is effective April 3, 2018. Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A320– Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France;
25–1B30, dated June 19, 2014. telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61
(b) Affected ADs
(3) For airplanes not identified in 93 44 51; email account.airworth-eas@
None. paragraph (g)(1) or (g)(2) of this AD, do the airbus.com; internet http://www.airbus.com.
(c) Applicability installation using a method approved by the (4) You may view this service information
Manager, International Section, Transport at the FAA, Transport Standards Branch,
This AD applies to Airbus Model A319– Standards Branch, FAA; or the European 2200 South 216th Street, Des Moines, WA.
112, A319–115, A320–214, A320–232, and Aviation Safety Agency (EASA); or Airbus’s For information on the availability of this
A321–211 airplanes, certificated in any EASA Design Organization Approval (DOA). material at the FAA, call 206–231–3195.
category, manufacturer’s serial numbers If approved by the DOA, the approval must (5) You may view this service information
1479, 3096, 3693, 3713, 3739, 3791, 3896, include the DOA-authorized signature that is incorporated by reference at the
3902, 3907, 3931, 3949, 3969, 4030, 4045, National Archives and Records
4049, 4059, 4066, 4077, 4083, 4124, 4146, (h) Other FAA AD Provisions Administration (NARA). For information on
4158, 4188, 4198, 4206, 4209, 4218, 4235, The following provisions also apply to this the availability of this material at NARA, call
4255, 4264, 4304, 4321, 4371, 4374, 4395, AD: 202–741–6030, or go to: http://
4411, 4417, 4431, 4485, 4492, 4502, 4528, (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-
4541, 4548, 4592, 4595, 4638, 4651, 4669, (AMOCs): The Manager, International locations.html.
4703, 4724, 4737, 4746, 4770, 4780, 4783, Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA,
4826, 4827, 4860, 4863, 4865, 4902, 4934, Issued in Des Moines, Washington, on
has the authority to approve AMOCs for this February 9, 2018.
4945, 4951, 4952, 4971, 4996, 5023, 5029, AD, if requested using the procedures found
5042, 5088, 5095, 5132, 5159, 5164, 5171, Michael Kaszycki,
in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR
5175, 5192, 5210, 5227, 5241, 5247, 5251, 39.19, send your request to your principal Acting Director, System Oversight Division,
5275, 5277, 5297, 5306, 5340, 5343, 5348, inspector or local Flight Standards District Aircraft Certification Service.
5356, 5366, 5370, 5385, 5387, 5392, 5396, Office, as appropriate. If sending information [FR Doc. 2018–03495 Filed 2–26–18; 8:45 am]
5400, 5407, 5418, 5427, 5438, 5456, 5458,
directly to the International Section, send it BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
5469, 5495, 5517, 5555, 5624, 5674, 5678,
to the attention of the person identified in
5698, 5699, 5704, 5709, 5714, 5791, 5745,
paragraph (i)(2) of this AD. Information may
5753, 5761, 5781, 5786, 5788, 5789, 5798,
be emailed to: 9-ANM-116-AMOC- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
5804, 5810, 5821, 5827, 5842, 5874, 5882,
REQUESTS@faa.gov. Before using any
5889, 5903, 5907, 5916, 5924, 5958, 5984,
approved AMOC, notify your appropriate Federal Aviation Administration
5994, 6000, 6004, 6054, 6080, 6107, 6166,
principal inspector, or lacking a principal
6176, 6234, 6266, 6293, 6335, 6344, 6365,
inspector, the manager of the local flight
6430, and 6444. 14 CFR Part 39
standards district office/certificate holding
(d) Subject district office. [Docket No. FAA–2017–0766; Product
Air Transport Association (ATA) of (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any Identifier 2017–NM–046–AD; Amendment
America Code 25, Equipment/furnishings. requirement in this AD to obtain corrective 39–19203; AD 2018–04–08]
actions from a manufacturer, the action must
(e) Reason be accomplished using a method approved RIN 2120–AA64
This AD was prompted by in-service by the Manager, International Section,
experience and further analysis, which Transport Standards Branch, FAA; or EASA; Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing
showed that the galley 5 without kick-load or Airbus’s EASA Design Organization Company Airplanes
retainers was unable to withstand the Approval (DOA). If approved by the DOA,
the approval must include the DOA- AGENCY: Federal Aviation
expected loading during several flight phases
or in case of emergency landing. We are authorized signature. Administration (FAA), DOT.
issuing this AD to prevent galley/trolley ACTION: Final rule.
(i) Related Information
detachment and collapse into an adjacent
cabin aisle or cabin zone, possibly spreading (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing SUMMARY: We are adopting a new
loose galley equipment items, compartment Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA airworthiness directive (AD) for all The
doors, or leaking fluids. These hazards could Airworthiness Directive 2016–0040, dated Boeing Company Model 737–100, –200,
block an evacuation route and result in injury March 2, 2016, for related information. This –200C, –300, –400, and –500 series
to crew or passengers. MCAI may be found in the AD docket on the airplanes. This AD was prompted by an
internet at http://www.regulations.gov by
(f) Compliance searching for and locating Docket No. FAA– evaluation by the design approval
Comply with this AD within the 2016–9519. holder (DAH) indicating that the gore
compliance times specified, unless already (2) For more information about this AD, web lap splices of the aft pressure
done. contact Sanjay Ralhan, Aerospace Engineer, bulkhead are subject to widespread
International Section, Transport Standards fatigue damage (WFD). This AD requires
(g) Install Kick-Load Retainers Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th Street, Des repetitive inspections of the gore webs,
daltland on DSKBBV9HB2PROD with RULES
Within 12 months after the effective date Moines, WA 98198; telephone 206–231– gore web lap splices, and repair webs,
of this AD, install kick-load retainers on the 3223; fax 206–231–3398.
galley 5 trolley compartments as specified in
as applicable, of the aft pressure
paragraph (g)(1), (g)(2), or (g)(3) of this AD, (j) Material Incorporated by Reference bulkhead, and applicable on-condition
as applicable. For airplanes on which galley (1) The Director of the Federal Register actions. We are issuing this AD to
5 is not installed, no action is required by approved the incorporation by reference address the unsafe condition on these
this paragraph. (IBR) of the service information listed in this products.
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| Category | Regulatory Information | |
| Collection | Federal Register | |
| sudoc Class | AE 2.7: GS 4.107: AE 2.106: | |
| Publisher | Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration | |
| Section | Rules and Regulations | |
| Action | Final rule. | |
| Dates | This AD is effective April 3, 2018. | |
| Contact | Sanjay Ralhan, Aerospace Engineer, International Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th Street, Des Moines, WA 98198; telephone 206-231-3223; fax 206- 231-3398. | |
| FR Citation | 83 FR 8323 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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