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evaluation, any comments received, and
other information. The street address for
the Docket Office (telephone (800) 647–
5527) is in the ADDRESSES section.
Comments will be available in the AD
docket shortly after receipt.
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
1. The authority citation for part 39
continues to read as follows:
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Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
§ 39.13
[Amended]
2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
the following new AD:
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2013–13–10 Pilatus Aircraft Ltd.:
Amendment 39–17498; Docket No.
FAA–2013–0383; Directorate Identifier
2013–CE–008–AD.
(a) Effective Date
This airworthiness directive (AD) becomes
effective August 14, 2013.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to PILATUS Aircraft Ltd.
Model PC–7 airplanes, all serial numbers,
certificated in any category.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association of America
(ATA) Code 76: Engine Controls.
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(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by mandatory
continuing airworthiness information (MCAI)
originated by an aviation authority of another
country to identify and correct an unsafe
condition on an aviation product. The MCAI
describes the unsafe condition as a need to
incorporate new revisions into the
Limitations section of the FAA-approved
maintenance program (e.g., maintenance
manual). The limitations were revised to
include an emergency fuel control system
adjustment test. We are issuing this AD to
ensure the continued operational safety of
the affected airplanes.
(f) Actions and Compliance
Unless already done, do the following
actions as specified in paragraphs (f)(1) and
(f)(2) of this AD:
(1) Within the next 90 days after August
14, 2013 (the effective date of this AD) and
repetitively thereafter at intervals not to
exceed 300 hours time-in-service, do the
Emergency Fuel Control System-Adjustment/
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Test following the Functional Test
Procedures on pages 501 and 502 of Section
76–20–00, Emergency Fuel Control System,
of Chapter 76, Engine Controls, dated
November 30, 2010, found in PILATUS PC–
7 Turbo Trainer Aircraft Maintenance
Manual, Document No. 01715, Revision 27
USA, dated November 30, 2010.
Note 1 to paragraph (f)(1) of this AD:
Federal Office of Civil Aviation of
Switzerland AD No. HB–2013–003, dated
April 2, 2013, requires inserting, in its
entirety, the revised Chapter/Section 05–10–
20, Time Limited Inspection Requirements,
of PILATUS PC–7 Turbo Trainer Aircraft
Maintenance Manual, Document No. 01715,
Revision 31, dated November 30, 2012, into
the Limitations section of the aircraft
maintenance manual. However, only the
section referring to Chapter 76—Engine
Controls found on page 4 of the revised
Chapter 5 pertains to the requirements of this
AD. Other chapters in the revised Chapter 5
are covered in other AD actions.
(2) As a result of the functional test
required in paragraph (f)(1) of this AD, if a
discrepancy is found that is not identified in
the document listed in paragraph (f)(1) of this
AD, before further flight after finding the
discrepancy, contact Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. at
the address specified in paragraph (i)(3) of
this AD for an FAA-approved repair scheme
approved specifically for compliance with
this AD and incorporate the repair.
(g) Other FAA AD Provisions
The following provisions also apply to this
AD:
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs): The Manager, Standards Office,
FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs
for this AD, if requested using the procedures
found in 14 CFR 39.19. Send information to
ATTN: Doug Rudolph, Aerospace Engineer,
FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust,
Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri 64106;
telephone: (816) 329–4059; fax: (816) 329–
4090; email: doug.rudolph@faa.gov. Before
using any approved AMOC on any airplane
to which the AMOC applies, notify your
appropriate principal inspector (PI) in the
FAA Flight Standards District Office (FSDO),
or lacking a PI, your local FSDO.
(2) Airworthy Product: For any requirement
in this AD to obtain corrective actions from
a manufacturer or other source, use these
actions if they are FAA-approved. Corrective
actions are considered FAA-approved if they
are approved by the State of Design Authority
(or their delegated agent). You are required
to assure the product is airworthy before it
is returned to service.
(h) Related Information
Refer to Federal Office of Civil Aviation
(FOCA) AD HB–2013–003, dated March 19,
2013, which can be found in the AD docket
on the Internet at https://www.regulations.gov,
and PILATUS PC–7 Maintenance Manual,
Time Limited Inspection Requirements, 50–
10–20, pages 1 through 6, dated November
30, 2012, which can be obtained from the
manufacturer at the address specified in
paragraph (i)(3) of this AD, for related
information.
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(i) 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 the AD specifies otherwise.
(i) Emergency Fuel Control SystemAdjustment/Test, pages 501 and 502 of
Section 76–20–00, Emergency Fuel Control
System, of Chapter 76, Engine Controls,
dated November 30, 2010, found in PILATUS
PC–7 Turbo Trainer Aircraft Maintenance
Manual (AFM), Document No. 01715,
Revision 27 USA, dated November 30, 2010.
Note 2 to paragraph (i)(2)(i) of this AD:
The correct revision level for the AFM is only
indicated on page 1 of the Publication
Transmittal Letter.
(ii) Reserved.
(3) For PILATUS Aircraft Ltd. service
information identified in this AD, contact
PILATUS AIRCRAFT LTD., Customer
Technical Support (MCC), P.O. Box 992, CH–
6371 STANS, Switzerland; telephone: +41
(0)41 619 67 74; fax: +41 (0)41 619 67 73;
Internet: https://www.pilatus-aircraft.com or
email: Techsupport@pilatus-aircraft.com.
(4) You may view this service information
at the FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901
Locust, Kansas City, Missouri 64106. For
information on the availability of this
material at the FAA, call (816) 329–4148.
(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: https://
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibrlocations.html.
Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on June
24, 2013.
John Colomy,
Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate,
Aircraft Certification Service.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2012–1035; Directorate
Identifier 2011–NM–235–AD; Amendment
39–17492; AD 2013–13–04]
RIN 2120–AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus
Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
We are adopting a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
SUMMARY:
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Airbus Model A318, A319, A320, and
A321 series airplanes. This AD was
prompted by a report of an
uncommanded nose landing gear (NLG)
retraction. This AD requires installing a
power interruption protection circuit for
the landing gear control interface unit
(LGCIU). We are issuing this AD to
prevent untimely unlocking and/or
retraction of the NLG, which, while on
the ground, could result in injury to
ground personnel and damage to the
airplane.
DATES: This AD becomes effective
August 14, 2013.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of certain publications listed in this AD
as of August 14, 2013.
ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD
docket on the Internet at https://
www.regulations.gov or in person at the
U.S. Department of Transportation,
Docket Operations, M–30, West
Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140,
1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
Washington, DC.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Sanjay Ralhan, Aerospace Engineer,
International Branch, ANM–116,
Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA,
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA
98057–3356; telephone (425) 227–1405;
fax (425) 227–1149.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
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Discussion
We issued a notice of proposed
rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
part 39 to include an AD that would
apply to the specified products. The
NPRM was published in the Federal
Register on October 3, 2012 (77 FR
60331). The NPRM proposed to correct
an unsafe condition for the specified
products. The European Aviation Safety
Agency (EASA), which is the aviation
authority for the Member States of the
European Community, has issued EASA
Airworthiness Directive 2011–0202,
dated October 13, 2011 (referred to after
this as the Mandatory Continuing
Airworthiness Information, or ‘‘the
MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe condition
for the specified products.
The MCAI states:
After a push back from the gate, an A320
aeroplane was preparing to initiate taxi,
when an uncommanded nose landing gear
(NLG) retraction occurred, causing the nose
of the aeroplane to hit the ground.
Investigations revealed that the retraction
was caused by a combination of a power
interruption to LGCIUs [landing gear control
interface unit] and an internal hydraulic leak
through the landing gear (LG) selector valve
40GA.
Deeper investigations have revealed that
LGCIU power interruption appears during
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engine start at each flight. Even though no
incident has been reported in service, it has
been determined that a non compliance to
the safety objective exists when combined
with a dormant single failure of the selector
valve seal leaking.
This condition, if not corrected, could lead
to further incidents of untimely unlocking
and/or retraction of the NLG which, while on
the ground, could result in injury to ground
personnel and damage to the aeroplane.
To address the possible hydraulic leak of
the LG selector valve, EASA issued AD 2007–
0065, currently at Revision 2.
For the reasons described above, this
[EASA] AD requires installation of a power
interruption protection circuit to the LGCIU
and the accomplishment of associated
modifications [installation of new seals on
nose landing gear (NLG)/main landing gear
(MLG) door valve selector and gear valveselector and for certain airplanes, reidentification of identification plates].
You may obtain further information by
examining the MCAI in the AD docket.
Comments
We gave the public the opportunity to
participate in developing this AD. We
have considered the comments received.
Request To Reference Latest Service
Information
Airbus requested that we refer to
Mandatory Service Bulletin A320–32–
1346, Revision 05, including
Appendices 01 and 02, dated January
13, 2012. US Airways and Virgin
America requested that the NPRM (77
FR 60331, October 3, 2012) mandate this
revision in lieu of Airbus Mandatory
Service Bulletin A320–32–1346,
Revision 04, including Appendices 01
and 02, dated April 22, 2011.
We disagree with the requests. We
reviewed Airbus Mandatory Service
Bulletin A320–32–1346, Revision 05,
including Appendices 01 and 02, dated
January 13, 2012. Revision 05 requires
additional work such as changes to the
part number of a placard and adds a test
of a battery relay. Therefore, referring to
that revision of the service information
in the final rule would require issuance
of a supplemental NPRM. In light of
this, and in the interest of the safety of
the flying public, we will reference the
service information that was referenced
in the proposed NPRM (77 FR 60331,
October 3, 2012) so as to not delay
issuance of this final rule. Airbus or
affected operators may, however,
request approval to use a later revision
of referenced service information as an
alternative method of compliance
(AMOC) in accordance with the
procedures specified in paragraph (j) of
this AD. We have not changed the AD
in this regard.
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Conclusion
We reviewed the available data,
including the comments received, and
determined that air safety and the
public interest require adopting the 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 NPRM (77 FR
60331, October 3, 2012) for correcting
the unsafe condition; and
• Do not add any additional burden
upon the public than was already
proposed in the NPRM (77 FR 60331,
October 3, 2012).
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this AD will affect
755 products of U.S. registry. We also
estimate that it will take about 48 workhours per product to comply with the
basic requirements of this AD. The
average labor rate is $85 per work-hour.
Required parts will cost about $8,220
per product. Where the service
information lists required parts costs
that are covered under warranty, we
have assumed that there will be no
charge for these parts. As we do not
control warranty coverage for affected
parties, some parties may incur costs
higher than estimated here. Based on
these figures, we estimate the cost of
this AD to the U.S. operators to be up
to $9,286,500, or up to $12,300 per
product.
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.
We prepared a regulatory evaluation
of the estimated costs to comply with
this AD and placed it in the AD docket.
Examining the AD Docket
You may examine the AD docket on
the Internet at https://
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www.regulations.gov; or in person at the
Docket Operations office between 9 a.m.
and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
except Federal holidays. The AD docket
contains the AD, the regulatory
evaluation, any comments received, and
other information. The street address for
the Docket Operations office (telephone
(800) 647–5527) is in the ADDRESSES
section. Comments will be available in
the AD docket shortly after receipt.
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
1. The authority citation for part 39
continues to read as follows:
■
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
§ 39.13
[Amended]
2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
the following new AD:
■
2013–13–04 Airbus: Amendment 39–17492.
Docket No. FAA–2012–1035; Directorate
Identifier 2011–NM–235–AD.
(a) Effective Date
This airworthiness directive (AD) becomes
effective August 14, 2013.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to Airbus Model A318–
111, A318–112, A318–121, A318–122, A319–
111, A319–112, A319–113, A319–114, A319–
115, A319–131, A319–132, A319–133, A320–
111, A320–211, A320–212, A320–214, A320–
231, A320–232, A320–233, A321–111, A321–
112, A321–131, A321–211, A321–212, A321–
213, A321–231, and A321–232 airplanes;
certificated in any category; all manufacturer
serial numbers, except airplanes on which
Airbus modification 37866 has been
embodied in production.
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(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of
America Code 32: Landing Gear.
(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by a report of an
uncommanded nose landing gear (NLG)
retraction. We are issuing this AD to prevent
untimely unlocking and/or retraction of the
NLG, which, while on the ground, could
result in injury to ground personnel and
damage to the airplane.
(f) Compliance
You are responsible for having the actions
required by this AD performed within the
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compliance times specified, unless the
actions have already been done.
(g) Modification
At the applicable compliance time
specified in paragraph (g)(1) or (g)(2) of this
AD: Install a power interruption protection
circuit for the landing gear control interface
unit (LGCIU), in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus
Service Bulletin A320–32–1346, Revision 04,
including Appendices 01 and 02, dated April
22, 2011 (for Model A318, A319, A320, and
A321 series airplanes other than the Model
A319CJ (corporate jet) airplanes); or Airbus
Service Bulletin A320–32–1349, Revision 03,
including Appendix 1, dated October 5, 2011
(for Model A319CJ (corporate jet) airplanes).
(1) For airplanes that have embodied
Airbus modification 38947 specified in
Airbus Service Bulletin A320–32–1348
during production or in service: Within 72
months after the effective date of this AD.
(2) For all airplanes other than those
identified in paragraph (g)(1) of this AD:
Within 60 months after the effective date of
this AD.
(h) Re-Identification of Identification Plates
For airplanes on which the installation
required by paragraph (g) of this AD have
been done before the effective date of this AD
using Airbus Service Bulletin A320–32–1346,
dated December 4, 2008 (for Model A318,
A319, A320, and A321 series airplanes other
than Model A319CJ (corporate jet) airplanes):
Within the applicable times specified in
paragraphs (g)(1) and (g)(2) of this AD, reidentify the identification plates, in
accordance with the Accomplishment
Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A320–
32–1346, Revision 04, including Appendices
01 and 02, dated April 22, 2011 (for Model
A318, A319, A320, and A321 series airplanes
other than Model A319CJ (corporate jet)
airplanes).
(i) Credit for Previous Actions
This paragraph provides credit for the
actions required by paragraph (g) of this AD,
if those actions were performed before the
effective date of this AD using the service
information specified in paragraphs (i)(1)
through (i)(6) of this AD, which are not
incorporated by reference in this AD.
(1) Airbus Service Bulletin A320–32–1346,
Revision 01, dated October 27, 2009 (for
Model A318, A319, A320, and A321 series
airplanes).
(2) Airbus Service Bulletin A320–32–1346,
Revision 02, dated November 4, 2009 (for
Model A318, A319, A320, and A321 series
airplanes).
(3) Airbus Service Bulletin A320–32–1346,
Revision 03, dated January 7, 2010 (for Model
A318, A319, A320, and A321 series
airplanes).
(4) Airbus Service Bulletin A320–32–1349,
dated December 4, 2008 (for Model A319CJ
(corporate jet) airplanes).
(5) Airbus Service Bulletin A320–32–1349,
Revision 01, dated August 31, 2009, (for
Model A319CJ (corporate jet) airplanes).
(6) Airbus Service Bulletin A320–32–1349,
Revision 02, dated June 16, 2010 (for Model
A319CJ (corporate jet) airplanes).
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(j) Other FAA AD Provisions
The following provisions also apply to this
AD:
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs): The Manager, ANM–116,
International Branch, Transport Airplane
Directorate, 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 Branch, send it to ATTN:
Sanjay Ralhan, Aerospace Engineer,
International Branch, ANM–116, Transport
Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind
Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356;
telephone (425) 227–1405; fax (425) 227–
1149. Information may be emailed to: 9ANM-116-AMOC-REQUESTS@faa.gov.
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. The AMOC
approval letter must specifically reference
this AD.
(2) Airworthy Product: For any requirement
in this AD to obtain corrective actions from
a manufacturer or other source, use these
actions if they are FAA-approved. Corrective
actions are considered FAA-approved if they
are approved by the State of Design Authority
(or their delegated agent). You are required
to assure the product is airworthy before it
is returned to service.
(k) Related Information
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing
Airworthiness Information (MCAI) European
Aviation Safety Agency Airworthiness
Directive 2011–0202, dated October 13, 2011,
for related information. This MCAI may be
viewed on the Internet at https://
ad.easa.europa.eu/blob/
easa_ad_2011_0202.pdf.
(2) Service information identified in this
AD that is not incorporated by reference may
be obtained at the addresses specified in
paragraphs (l)(3) and (l)(4) of this AD. (l)
Material Incorporated by Reference
(1) The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
(IBR) of the service information listed in this
paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR
part 51.
(2) You must use this service information
as applicable to do the actions required by
this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.
(i) Airbus Service Bulletin A320–32–1346,
Revision 04, including Appendices 01 and
02, dated April 22, 2011.
(ii) Airbus Service Bulletin A320–32–1349,
Revision 03, including Appendix 1, dated
October 5, 2011.
(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 account.airwortheas@airbus.com; Internet https://
www.airbus.com.
(4) You may review copies of the service
information at the FAA, Transport Airplane
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Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton,
WA. For information on the availability of
this material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221.
(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: https://
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibrlocations.html.
Issued in Renton, Washington, on June 14,
2013.
Ali Bahrami,
Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate,
Aircraft Certification Service.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 71
[Docket No. FAA–2012–1138; Airspace
Docket No. 12–ACE–6]
Amendment of Class E Airspace;
Ogallala, NE
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
This action amends Class E
airspace at Ogallala, NE. Additional
controlled airspace is necessary to
accommodate new Area Navigation
(RNAV) Standard Instrument Approach
Procedures at Searle Field Airport. This
action enhances the safety and
management of Instrument Flight Rule
(IFR) operations at the airport.
DATES: Effective date: 0901 UTC,
October 17, 2013. The Director of the
Federal Register approves this
incorporation by reference action under
1 CFR Part 51, subject to the annual
revision of FAA Order 7400.9 and
publication of conforming amendments.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Scott Enander, Central Service Center,
Operations Support Group, Federal
Aviation Administration, Southwest
Region, 2601 Meacham Blvd., Fort
Worth, TX 76137; telephone 817–321–
7716.
SUMMARY:
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
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History
On March 26, 2013, the FAA
published in the Federal Register a
notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM)
to amend Class E airspace for the
Ogallala, NE., area, creating additional
controlled airspace at Searle Field
Airport (78 FR 18262) Docket No. FAA–
2012–1138. Interested parties were
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invited to participate in this rulemaking
effort by submitting written comments
on the proposal to the FAA. No
comments were received. Class E
airspace designations are published in
paragraph 6005 of FAA Order 7400.9W
dated August 8, 2012, and effective
September 15, 2012, which is
incorporated by reference in 14 CFR
71.1. The Class E airspace designations
listed in this document will be
published subsequently in the Order.
The Rule
This action amends Title 14 Code of
Federal Regulations (14 CFR) Part 71 by
amending Class E airspace extending
upward from 700 feet above the surface
to ensure that required controlled
airspace exists from the current 8.6-mile
radius of the airport to 11.2 miles
southeast of the airport to contain
aircraft executing new standard
instrument approach procedures at
Searle Field Airport, Ogallala, NE. This
action enhances the safety and
management of IFR operations at the
airport.
The FAA has determined that this
regulation only involves an established
body of technical regulations for which
frequent and routine amendments are
necessary to keep them operationally
current. Therefore, this regulation: (1) Is
not a ‘‘significant regulatory action’’
under Executive Order 12866; (2) is not
a ‘‘significant rule’’ under DOT
Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44
FR 11034; February 26, 1979); and (3)
does not warrant preparation of a
regulatory evaluation as the anticipated
impact is so minimal. Since this is a
routine matter that only affects air traffic
procedures and air navigation, it is
certified that this rule, when
promulgated, does not have a significant
economic impact on a substantial
number of small entities under the
criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.
The FAA’s authority to issue rules
regarding aviation safety is found in
Title 49 of the U.S. Code. Subtitle 1,
Section 106, describes the authority of
the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII,
Aviation Programs, describes in more
detail the scope of the agency’s
authority. This rulemaking is
promulgated under the authority
described in Subtitle VII, Part A,
Subpart I, Section 40103. Under that
section, the FAA is charged with
prescribing regulations to assign the use
of airspace necessary to ensure the
safety of aircraft and the efficient use of
airspace. This regulation is within the
scope of that authority as it amends
controlled airspace at Searle Field
Airport, Ogallala, NE.
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Environmental Review
The FAA has determined that this
action qualifies for categorical exclusion
under the National Environmental
Policy Act in accordance with FAA
Order 1050.1E, ‘‘Environmental
Impacts: Policies and Procedures,’’
paragraph 311a. This airspace action is
not expected to cause any potentially
significant environmental impacts, and
no extraordinary circumstances exist
that warrant preparation of an
environmental assessment.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71
Airspace, Incorporation by reference,
Navigation (Air).
Adoption of the Amendment
In consideration of the foregoing, the
Federal Aviation Administration
amends 14 CFR part 71 as follows:
PART 71—DESIGNATION OF CLASS A,
B, C, D, AND E AIRSPACE AREAS; AIR
TRAFFIC SERVICE ROUTES; AND
REPORTING POINTS
1. The authority citation for 14 CFR
Part 71 continues to read as follows:
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Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40103, 40113,
40120; E. O. 10854, 24 FR 9565, 3 CFR, 1959–
1963 Comp., p. 389.
§ 71.1
[Amended]
2. The incorporation by reference in
14 CFR 71.1 of the Federal Aviation
Administration Order 7400.9W,
Airspace Designations and Reporting
Points, dated August 8, 2012, and
effective September 15, 2012, is
amended as follows:
Class E airspace areas extending upward
from 700 feet or more above the surface.
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ACE NE E5 Ogallala, NE [Amended]
Searle Field Airport, NE
(lat. 41°07′10″ N., long. 101°46′11″ W.)
That airspace extending upward from 700
feet above the surface within a 8.6-mile
radius of Searle Field Airport, and within 2
miles each side of the 144° bearing from the
airport extending from the 8.6-mile radius to
11.2 miles southeast of the airport.
Issued in Fort Worth, Texas, on June 24,
2013.
David P. Medina,
Manager, Operations Support Group, ATO
Central Service Center.
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[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 132 (Wednesday, July 10, 2013)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 41286-41289]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2012-1035; Directorate Identifier 2011-NM-235-AD;
Amendment 39-17492; AD 2013-13-04]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus 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 certain
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Airbus Model A318, A319, A320, and A321 series airplanes. This AD was
prompted by a report of an uncommanded nose landing gear (NLG)
retraction. This AD requires installing a power interruption protection
circuit for the landing gear control interface unit (LGCIU). We are
issuing this AD to prevent untimely unlocking and/or retraction of the
NLG, which, while on the ground, could result in injury to ground
personnel and damage to the airplane.
DATES: This AD becomes effective August 14, 2013.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of certain publications listed in this AD as of August 14,
2013.
ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at https://www.regulations.gov or in person at the U.S. Department of
Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor,
Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Sanjay Ralhan, Aerospace Engineer,
International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA,
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; telephone (425) 227-1405;
fax (425) 227-1149.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Discussion
We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
part 39 to include an AD that would apply to the specified products.
The NPRM was published in the Federal Register on October 3, 2012 (77
FR 60331). The NPRM proposed to correct an unsafe condition for the
specified products. The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which
is the aviation authority for the Member States of the European
Community, has issued EASA Airworthiness Directive 2011-0202, dated
October 13, 2011 (referred to after this as the Mandatory Continuing
Airworthiness Information, or ``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe
condition for the specified products.
The MCAI states:
After a push back from the gate, an A320 aeroplane was preparing
to initiate taxi, when an uncommanded nose landing gear (NLG)
retraction occurred, causing the nose of the aeroplane to hit the
ground. Investigations revealed that the retraction was caused by a
combination of a power interruption to LGCIUs [landing gear control
interface unit] and an internal hydraulic leak through the landing
gear (LG) selector valve 40GA.
Deeper investigations have revealed that LGCIU power
interruption appears during engine start at each flight. Even though
no incident has been reported in service, it has been determined
that a non compliance to the safety objective exists when combined
with a dormant single failure of the selector valve seal leaking.
This condition, if not corrected, could lead to further
incidents of untimely unlocking and/or retraction of the NLG which,
while on the ground, could result in injury to ground personnel and
damage to the aeroplane.
To address the possible hydraulic leak of the LG selector valve,
EASA issued AD 2007-0065, currently at Revision 2.
For the reasons described above, this [EASA] AD requires
installation of a power interruption protection circuit to the LGCIU
and the accomplishment of associated modifications [installation of
new seals on nose landing gear (NLG)/main landing gear (MLG) door
valve selector and gear valve-selector and for certain airplanes,
re-identification of identification plates].
You may obtain further information by examining the MCAI in the AD
docket.
Comments
We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing
this AD. We have considered the comments received.
Request To Reference Latest Service Information
Airbus requested that we refer to Mandatory Service Bulletin A320-
32-1346, Revision 05, including Appendices 01 and 02, dated January 13,
2012. US Airways and Virgin America requested that the NPRM (77 FR
60331, October 3, 2012) mandate this revision in lieu of Airbus
Mandatory Service Bulletin A320-32-1346, Revision 04, including
Appendices 01 and 02, dated April 22, 2011.
We disagree with the requests. We reviewed Airbus Mandatory Service
Bulletin A320-32-1346, Revision 05, including Appendices 01 and 02,
dated January 13, 2012. Revision 05 requires additional work such as
changes to the part number of a placard and adds a test of a battery
relay. Therefore, referring to that revision of the service information
in the final rule would require issuance of a supplemental NPRM. In
light of this, and in the interest of the safety of the flying public,
we will reference the service information that was referenced in the
proposed NPRM (77 FR 60331, October 3, 2012) so as to not delay
issuance of this final rule. Airbus or affected operators may, however,
request approval to use a later revision of referenced service
information as an alternative method of compliance (AMOC) in accordance
with the procedures specified in paragraph (j) of this AD. We have not
changed the AD in this regard.
Conclusion
We reviewed the available data, including the comments received,
and determined that air safety and the public interest require adopting
the 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
NPRM (77 FR 60331, October 3, 2012) for correcting the unsafe
condition; and
Do not add any additional burden upon the public than was
already proposed in the NPRM (77 FR 60331, October 3, 2012).
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this AD will affect 755 products of U.S. registry.
We also estimate that it will take about 48 work-hours per product to
comply with the basic requirements of this AD. The average labor rate
is $85 per work-hour. Required parts will cost about $8,220 per
product. Where the service information lists required parts costs that
are covered under warranty, we have assumed that there will be no
charge for these parts. As we do not control warranty coverage for
affected parties, some parties may incur costs higher than estimated
here. Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of this AD to the
U.S. operators to be up to $9,286,500, or up to $12,300 per product.
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.
We prepared a regulatory evaluation of the estimated costs to
comply with this AD and placed it in the AD docket.
Examining the AD Docket
You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at https://
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www.regulations.gov; or in person at the Docket Operations office
between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal
holidays. The AD docket contains the AD, the regulatory evaluation, any
comments received, and other information. The street address for the
Docket Operations office (telephone (800) 647-5527) is in the ADDRESSES
section. Comments will be available in the AD docket shortly after
receipt.
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
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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]
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2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by adding the following new AD:
2013-13-04 Airbus: Amendment 39-17492. Docket No. FAA-2012-1035;
Directorate Identifier 2011-NM-235-AD.
(a) Effective Date
This airworthiness directive (AD) becomes effective August 14,
2013.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to Airbus Model A318-111, A318-112, A318-121,
A318-122, A319-111, A319-112, A319-113, A319-114, A319-115, A319-
131, A319-132, A319-133, A320-111, A320-211, A320-212, A320-214,
A320-231, A320-232, A320-233, A321-111, A321-112, A321-131, A321-
211, A321-212, A321-213, A321-231, and A321-232 airplanes;
certificated in any category; all manufacturer serial numbers,
except airplanes on which Airbus modification 37866 has been
embodied in production.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 32: Landing
Gear.
(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by a report of an uncommanded nose landing
gear (NLG) retraction. We are issuing this AD to prevent untimely
unlocking and/or retraction of the NLG, which, while on the ground,
could result in injury to ground personnel and damage to the
airplane.
(f) Compliance
You are responsible for having the actions required by this AD
performed within the compliance times specified, unless the actions
have already been done.
(g) Modification
At the applicable compliance time specified in paragraph (g)(1)
or (g)(2) of this AD: Install a power interruption protection
circuit for the landing gear control interface unit (LGCIU), in
accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Service
Bulletin A320-32-1346, Revision 04, including Appendices 01 and 02,
dated April 22, 2011 (for Model A318, A319, A320, and A321 series
airplanes other than the Model A319CJ (corporate jet) airplanes); or
Airbus Service Bulletin A320-32-1349, Revision 03, including
Appendix 1, dated October 5, 2011 (for Model A319CJ (corporate jet)
airplanes).
(1) For airplanes that have embodied Airbus modification 38947
specified in Airbus Service Bulletin A320-32-1348 during production
or in service: Within 72 months after the effective date of this AD.
(2) For all airplanes other than those identified in paragraph
(g)(1) of this AD: Within 60 months after the effective date of this
AD.
(h) Re-Identification of Identification Plates
For airplanes on which the installation required by paragraph
(g) of this AD have been done before the effective date of this AD
using Airbus Service Bulletin A320-32-1346, dated December 4, 2008
(for Model A318, A319, A320, and A321 series airplanes other than
Model A319CJ (corporate jet) airplanes): Within the applicable times
specified in paragraphs (g)(1) and (g)(2) of this AD, re-identify
the identification plates, in accordance with the Accomplishment
Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A320-32-1346, Revision 04,
including Appendices 01 and 02, dated April 22, 2011 (for Model
A318, A319, A320, and A321 series airplanes other than Model A319CJ
(corporate jet) airplanes).
(i) Credit for Previous Actions
This paragraph provides credit for the actions required by
paragraph (g) of this AD, if those actions were performed before the
effective date of this AD using the service information specified in
paragraphs (i)(1) through (i)(6) of this AD, which are not
incorporated by reference in this AD.
(1) Airbus Service Bulletin A320-32-1346, Revision 01, dated
October 27, 2009 (for Model A318, A319, A320, and A321 series
airplanes).
(2) Airbus Service Bulletin A320-32-1346, Revision 02, dated
November 4, 2009 (for Model A318, A319, A320, and A321 series
airplanes).
(3) Airbus Service Bulletin A320-32-1346, Revision 03, dated
January 7, 2010 (for Model A318, A319, A320, and A321 series
airplanes).
(4) Airbus Service Bulletin A320-32-1349, dated December 4, 2008
(for Model A319CJ (corporate jet) airplanes).
(5) Airbus Service Bulletin A320-32-1349, Revision 01, dated
August 31, 2009, (for Model A319CJ (corporate jet) airplanes).
(6) Airbus Service Bulletin A320-32-1349, Revision 02, dated
June 16, 2010 (for Model A319CJ (corporate jet) airplanes).
(j) Other FAA AD Provisions
The following provisions also apply to this AD:
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager, ANM-
116, International Branch, Transport Airplane Directorate, 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 Branch, send it to ATTN: Sanjay
Ralhan, Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport
Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-
3356; telephone (425) 227-1405; fax (425) 227-1149. Information may
be emailed to: 9-ANM-116-AMOC-REQUESTS@faa.gov. 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. The
AMOC approval letter must specifically reference this AD.
(2) Airworthy Product: For any requirement in this AD to obtain
corrective actions from a manufacturer or other source, use these
actions if they are FAA-approved. Corrective actions are considered
FAA-approved if they are approved by the State of Design Authority
(or their delegated agent). You are required to assure the product
is airworthy before it is returned to service.
(k) Related Information
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information
(MCAI) European Aviation Safety Agency Airworthiness Directive 2011-
0202, dated October 13, 2011, for related information. This MCAI may
be viewed on the Internet at https://ad.easa.europa.eu/blob/easa_ad_2011_0202.pdf.
(2) Service information identified in this AD that is not
incorporated by reference may be obtained at the addresses specified
in paragraphs (l)(3) and (l)(4) of this AD. (l)
Material Incorporated by Reference
(1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the
incorporation by reference (IBR) of the service information listed
in this paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
(2) You must use this service information as applicable to do
the actions required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.
(i) Airbus Service Bulletin A320-32-1346, Revision 04, including
Appendices 01 and 02, dated April 22, 2011.
(ii) Airbus Service Bulletin A320-32-1349, Revision 03,
including Appendix 1, dated October 5, 2011.
(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 account.airworth-eas@airbus.com; Internet https://www.airbus.com.
(4) You may review copies of the service information at the FAA,
Transport Airplane
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Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For information on
the availability of this material at the FAA, call 425-227-1221.
(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: https://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html.
Issued in Renton, Washington, on June 14, 2013.
Ali Bahrami,
Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
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