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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2017–0497; Directorate
Identifier 2016–NM–209–AD]
RIN 2120–AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus
Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
(NPRM).
AGENCY:
We propose to adopt a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for all
Airbus Model A300 series airplanes.
This proposed AD was prompted by a
report of reduction of the de-icing
performance of the pitot probe over time
that could remain hidden to the flight
crew. This proposed AD would require
repetitive detailed inspections of the
pitot probe heater insulation resistance,
and replacement of the pitot probe
heater if necessary. We are proposing
this AD to address the unsafe condition
on these products.
DATES: We must receive comments on
this proposed AD by July 14, 2017.
ADDRESSES: You may send comments,
using the procedures found in 14 CFR
11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following
methods:
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to
https://www.regulations.gov. Follow the
instructions for submitting comments.
• Fax: 202–493–2251.
• Mail: U.S. Department of
Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
Washington, DC 20590.
• Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail
address above between 9 a.m. and 5
p.m., Monday through Friday, except
Federal holidays.
For service information identified in
this NPRM, contact Airbus SAS,
Airworthiness Office—EAW, 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. You
may view this referenced service
information at the FAA, Transport
Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue
SW., Renton, WA. For information on
the availability of this material at the
FAA, call 425–227–1221.
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SUMMARY:
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Examining the AD Docket
You may examine the AD docket on
the Internet at https://
www.regulations.gov by searching for
and locating Docket No. FAA–2017–
0497; 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 proposed 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.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dan
Rodina, Aerospace Engineer,
International Branch, ANM–116,
Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA,
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA
98057–3356; telephone: 425–227–2125;
fax: 425–227–1149.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Comments Invited
We invite you to send any written
relevant data, views, or arguments about
this proposed AD. Send your comments
to an address listed under the
ADDRESSES section. Include ‘‘Docket No.
FAA–2017–0497; Directorate Identifier
2016–NM–209–AD’’ at the beginning of
your comments. We specifically invite
comments on the overall regulatory,
economic, environmental, and energy
aspects of this proposed AD. We will
consider all comments received by the
closing date and may amend this
proposed AD based on those comments.
We will post all comments we
receive, without change, to https://
www.regulations.gov, including any
personal information you provide. We
will also post a report summarizing each
substantive verbal contact we receive
about this proposed AD.
Discussion
The European Aviation Safety Agency
(EASA), which is the Technical Agent
for the Member States of the European
Union, has issued EASA AD 2016–0248,
dated December 15, 2016 (referred to
after this as the Mandatory Continuing
Airworthiness Information, or ‘‘the
MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe condition
for all Airbus Model A300 series
airplanes. The MCAI states:
An operator reported a reduction of the deicing performance of the pitot probe over the
time. Pitot probes are heated to prevent ice
accretion. De-icing performances of the Pitot
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probe might be reduced if Pitot probe heater
degrades over time. Investigation results
highlighted that the magnitude of de-icing
performance reduction depended on how
much the [pitot probe] heater is degraded.
This degradation could remain hidden to the
crew.
Pitot probes heater degradation, if not
detected and corrected, could lead to
unreliable airspeed indications, possibly
resulting in reduced control of the aeroplane.
To ensure nominal de-icing performances
of the Pitot probe, Airbus developed an
inspection process to check the pitot [probe]
heater performance, and published Service
Bulletin (SB) A300–34–0185 to provide the
necessary instructions to operators.
For the reasons described above, this
[EASA] AD requires repetitive detailed
inspections (DET) of the pitot [probe] heater,
and, depending on findings, replacement
with a serviceable one.
You may examine the MCAI in the
AD docket on the Internet at https://
www.regulations.gov by searching for
and locating Docket No. FAA–2017–
0497.
Related Service Information Under 1
CFR Part 51
We reviewed Airbus Service Bulletin
A300–34–0185, Revision 00, dated
August 29, 2016. The service
information describes procedures for
repetitive detailed inspections of the
pitot probe heater insulation resistance
and replacement of the pitot probe
heater. This service information is
reasonably available because the
interested parties have access to it
through their normal course of business
or by the means identified in the
ADDRESSES section.
FAA’s Determination and Requirements
of This Proposed AD
This product has been approved by
the aviation authority of another
country, and is approved for operation
in the United States. Pursuant to our
bilateral agreement with the State of
Design Authority, we have been notified
of the unsafe condition described in the
MCAI and service information
referenced above. We are proposing this
AD because we evaluated all pertinent
information and determined an unsafe
condition exists and is likely to exist or
develop on other products of the same
type design.
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this proposed AD
affects 5 airplanes of U.S. registry.
We estimate the following costs to
comply with this proposed AD:
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ESTIMATED COSTS
Action
Labor cost
Repetitive inspection ..............
5 work-hours × $85 per hour
= $425 per inspection
cycle..
1 work hour × $85 per hour =
$85.
Reporting ................................
We estimate the following costs to do
any necessary replacements that would
Cost per
product
Parts cost
Cost on U.S.
operators
$0
$425 per inspection cycle ......
$2,125 per inspection cycle.
0
$85 .........................................
$425 per inspection cycle.
be required based on the results of the
proposed inspection. We have no way of
determining the number of aircraft that
might need this replacement:
ON-CONDITION COSTS
Action
Labor cost
Parts cost
Cost per
product
Replacement ....................................
3 work-hours × $85 per hour = $255 ........................................................
$9,015
$9,270
Paperwork Reduction Act
A federal agency may not conduct or
sponsor, and a person is not required to
respond to, nor shall a person be subject
to penalty for failure to comply with a
collection of information subject to the
requirements of the Paperwork
Reduction Act unless that collection of
information displays a current valid
OMB control number. The control
number for the collection of information
required by this proposed AD is 2120–
0056. The paperwork cost associated
with this proposed AD has been
detailed in the Costs of Compliance
section of this document and includes
time for reviewing instructions, as well
as completing and reviewing the
collection of information. Therefore, all
reporting associated with this proposed
AD is mandatory. Comments concerning
the accuracy of this burden and
suggestions for reducing the burden
should be directed to the FAA at 800
Independence Ave. SW., Washington,
DC 20591, ATTN: Information
Collection Clearance Officer, AES–200.
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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
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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.
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Regulatory Findings
§ 39.13
We determined that this proposed AD
would not have federalism implications
under Executive Order 13132. This
proposed AD would not have a
substantial direct effect on the States, on
the relationship between the national
Government and the States, or on the
distribution of power and
responsibilities among the various
levels of government.
For the reasons discussed above, I
certify this proposed regulation:
1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory
action’’ under Executive Order 12866;
2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures
(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979);
3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in
Alaska; and
4. Will not have a significant
economic impact, positive or negative,
on a substantial number of small entities
under the criteria of the Regulatory
Flexibility Act.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
safety, Incorporation by reference,
Safety.
The Proposed Amendment
Accordingly, under the authority
delegated to me by the Administrator,
the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part
39 as follows:
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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.
[Amended]
2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
the following new airworthiness
directive (AD):
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Airbus: Docket No. FAA–2017–0497;
Directorate Identifier 2016–NM–209–AD.
(a) Comments Due Date
We must receive comments by July 14,
2017.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to Airbus Model A300 B2–
1A, B2–1C, B2K–3C, B2–203, B4–2C, B4–103,
and B4–203 airplanes, certificated in any
category, all manufacturer serial numbers.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of
America Code 34, Navigation.
(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by a report of
reduction of the de-icing performance of the
pitot probe over time that could remain
hidden to the flight crew. We are issuing this
AD to ensure nominal de-icing performance
of the pitot probe in order to prevent
unreliable airspeed indications, which could
result in reduced control of the airplane.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the
compliance times specified, unless already
done.
(g) Definition of Pitot Probes
For the purpose of this AD, affected pitot
probes are the First Officer’s Pitot Probe
40DA, Captain’s Pitot Probe 41DA, and
Standby Pitot Probe 42DA.
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(h) Repetitive Inspections
At the time specified in paragraph (h)(1) or
(h)(2) of this AD, whichever occurs later, do
a detailed inspection of the pitot probe heater
insulation resistance on each affected pitot
probe, in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus
Service Bulletin A300–34–0185, Revision 00,
dated August 29, 2016. Repeat the inspection
thereafter at intervals not to exceed 24
months.
(1) Within 24 months since the last
detailed inspection of the pitot probe heater
insulation resistance, as specified in Airbus
A300 Aircraft Maintenance Manual (AMM),
Task 30–31–00.
(2) Within 6 months after the effective date
of this AD.
(i) Corrective Action
If, during any detailed inspection as
required by paragraph (h) of this AD, any
pitot probe fails the test, as specified in the
Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus
Service Bulletin A300–34–0185, Revision 00,
dated August 29, 2016, before further flight,
replace the affected pitot probe with a
serviceable (new or inspected as required by
this AD) pitot probe, in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus
Service Bulletin A300–34–0185, Revision 00,
dated August 29, 2016. Replacement of pitot
probes, as required by paragraph (i) of this
AD, does not constitute terminating action
for the repetitive inspections required by
paragraph (h) of this AD.
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(j) Reporting
At the applicable times required by
paragraphs (j)(1) or (j)(2) of this AD: Submit
a report of the findings (both positive and
negative) of each inspection required by
paragraph (h) of this AD, as specified in the
Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus
Service Bulletin A300–34–0185, Revision 00,
dated August 29, 2016, to Airbus Service
Bulletin Reporting Online Application on
Airbus World (https://w3.airbus.com/).
(1) For inspections done before the
effective date of this AD: Within 30 days after
the effective date of this AD.
(2) For inspections done on or after the
effective date of this AD: Within 30 days after
accomplishing each inspection required by
paragraph (h) of this AD.
(k) Other FAA AD Provisions
The following provisions also apply to this
AD:
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs): The Manager, International
Branch, ANM–116, 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 manager of the International Branch,
send it to the attention of the person
identified in paragraph (l)(2) of this AD.
Information may be emailed to: 9-ANM-116AMOC-REQUESTS@faa.gov. Before using
any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate
principal inspector, or lacking a principal
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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 Branch, ANM–
116, Transport Airplane Directorate, 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.
(3) Reporting Requirements: A federal
agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a
person is not required to respond to, nor
shall a person be subject to a penalty for
failure to comply with a collection of
information subject to the requirements of
the Paperwork Reduction Act unless that
collection of information displays a current
valid OMB Control Number. The OMB
Control Number for this information
collection is 2120–0056. Public reporting for
this collection of information is estimated to
be approximately 5 minutes per response,
including the time for reviewing instructions,
completing and reviewing the collection of
information. All responses to this collection
of information are mandatory. Comments
concerning the accuracy of this burden and
suggestions for reducing the burden should
be directed to the FAA at: 800 Independence
Ave. SW., Washington, DC 20591, Attn:
Information Collection Clearance Officer,
AES–200.
(4) Required for Compliance (RC): Except
as required by paragraph (j) 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
2016–0248, dated December 15, 2016, for
related information. This MCAI may be
found in the AD docket on the Internet at
https://www.regulations.gov by searching for
and locating Docket No. FAA–2017–0497.
(2) For more information about this AD,
contact Dan Rodina, Aerospace Engineer,
International Branch, ANM–116, Transport
Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind
Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356;
telephone: 425–227–2125; fax: 425–227–
1149.
(3) For service information identified in
this AD, contact Airbus SAS, Airworthiness
Office—EAW, 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@
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airbus.com; Internet: https://www.airbus.com.
You may view this service information at the
FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601
Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For
information on the availability of this
material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221.
Issued in Renton, Washington, on May 15,
2017.
Michael Kaszycki,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
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We propose to adopt a new
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prompted by a report indicating that,
under certain operational takeoff
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relation with the N1 indication is less
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using the procedures found in 14 CFR
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methods:
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to
https://www.regulations.gov. Follow the
instructions for submitting comments.
• Fax: 202–493–2251.
• Mail: U.S. Department of
Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
Washington, DC 20590.
• Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail
address above between 9 a.m. and 5
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2017-0497; Directorate Identifier 2016-NM-209-AD]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
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SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all
Airbus Model A300 series airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by a
report of reduction of the de-icing performance of the pitot probe over
time that could remain hidden to the flight crew. This proposed AD
would require repetitive detailed inspections of the pitot probe heater
insulation resistance, and replacement of the pitot probe heater if
necessary. We are proposing this AD to address the unsafe condition on
these products.
DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by July 14, 2017.
ADDRESSES: You may send comments, using the procedures found in 14 CFR
11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following methods:
Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to https://www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments.
Fax: 202-493-2251.
Mail: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New
Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590.
Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail address above between 9
a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.
For service information identified in this NPRM, contact Airbus
SAS, Airworthiness Office--EAW, 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. You may view this referenced service information at the
FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA.
For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call
425-227-1221.
Examining the AD Docket
You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at https://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2017-
0497; 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 proposed 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.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dan Rodina, Aerospace Engineer,
International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA,
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; telephone: 425-227-2125;
fax: 425-227-1149.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Comments Invited
We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or
arguments about this proposed AD. Send your comments to an address
listed under the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2017-0497;
Directorate Identifier 2016-NM-209-AD'' at the beginning of your
comments. We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory,
economic, environmental, and energy aspects of this proposed AD. We
will consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend
this proposed AD based on those comments.
We will post all comments we receive, without change, to https://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information you provide. We
will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal contact we
receive about this proposed AD.
Discussion
The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical
Agent for the Member States of the European Union, has issued EASA AD
2016-0248, dated December 15, 2016 (referred to after this as the
Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or ``the MCAI''), to
correct an unsafe condition for all Airbus Model A300 series airplanes.
The MCAI states:
An operator reported a reduction of the de-icing performance of
the pitot probe over the time. Pitot probes are heated to prevent
ice accretion. De-icing performances of the Pitot probe might be
reduced if Pitot probe heater degrades over time. Investigation
results highlighted that the magnitude of de-icing performance
reduction depended on how much the [pitot probe] heater is degraded.
This degradation could remain hidden to the crew.
Pitot probes heater degradation, if not detected and corrected,
could lead to unreliable airspeed indications, possibly resulting in
reduced control of the aeroplane.
To ensure nominal de-icing performances of the Pitot probe,
Airbus developed an inspection process to check the pitot [probe]
heater performance, and published Service Bulletin (SB) A300-34-0185
to provide the necessary instructions to operators.
For the reasons described above, this [EASA] AD requires
repetitive detailed inspections (DET) of the pitot [probe] heater,
and, depending on findings, replacement with a serviceable one.
You may examine the MCAI in the AD docket on the Internet at https://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2017-
0497.
Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51
We reviewed Airbus Service Bulletin A300-34-0185, Revision 00,
dated August 29, 2016. The service information describes procedures for
repetitive detailed inspections of the pitot probe heater insulation
resistance and replacement of the pitot probe heater. This service
information is reasonably available because the interested parties have
access to it through their normal course of business or by the means
identified in the ADDRESSES section.
FAA's Determination and Requirements of This Proposed AD
This product has been approved by the aviation authority of another
country, and is approved for operation in the United States. Pursuant
to our bilateral agreement with the State of Design Authority, we have
been notified of the unsafe condition described in the MCAI and service
information referenced above. We are proposing this AD because we
evaluated all pertinent information and determined an unsafe condition
exists and is likely to exist or develop on other products of the same
type design.
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this proposed AD affects 5 airplanes of U.S.
registry.
We estimate the following costs to comply with this proposed AD:
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Estimated Costs
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Cost on U.S.
Action Labor cost Parts cost Cost per product operators
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Repetitive inspection............ 5 work-hours x $85 $0 $425 per inspection $2,125 per
per hour = $425 cycle. inspection cycle.
per inspection
cycle..
Reporting........................ 1 work hour x $85 0 $85................ $425 per inspection
per hour = $85. cycle.
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We estimate the following costs to do any necessary replacements
that would be required based on the results of the proposed inspection.
We have no way of determining the number of aircraft that might need
this replacement:
On-Condition Costs
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Cost per
Action Labor cost Parts cost product
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Replacement............................... 3 work-hours x $85 per hour = $255 $9,015 $9,270
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Paperwork Reduction Act
A federal agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not
required to respond to, nor shall a person be subject to penalty for
failure to comply with a collection of information subject to the
requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act unless that collection of
information displays a current valid OMB control number. The control
number for the collection of information required by this proposed AD
is 2120-0056. The paperwork cost associated with this proposed AD has
been detailed in the Costs of Compliance section of this document and
includes time for reviewing instructions, as well as completing and
reviewing the collection of information. Therefore, all reporting
associated with this proposed AD is mandatory. Comments concerning the
accuracy of this burden and suggestions for reducing the burden should
be directed to the FAA at 800 Independence Ave. SW., Washington, DC
20591, ATTN: Information Collection Clearance Officer, AES-200.
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.
Regulatory Findings
We determined that this proposed AD would not have federalism
implications under Executive Order 13132. This proposed AD would not
have a substantial direct effect on the States, on the relationship
between the national Government and the States, or on the distribution
of power and responsibilities among the various levels of government.
For the reasons discussed above, I certify this proposed
regulation:
1. Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive Order
12866;
2. Is not a ``significant rule'' under the DOT Regulatory Policies
and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979);
3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska; and
4. Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or
negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria
of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by
reference, Safety.
The Proposed Amendment
Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the
Administrator, the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part 39 as follows:
PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES
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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 airworthiness
directive (AD):
Airbus: Docket No. FAA-2017-0497; Directorate Identifier 2016-NM-
209-AD.
(a) Comments Due Date
We must receive comments by July 14, 2017.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to Airbus Model A300 B2-1A, B2-1C, B2K-3C, B2-
203, B4-2C, B4-103, and B4-203 airplanes, certificated in any
category, all manufacturer serial numbers.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 34, Navigation.
(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by a report of reduction of the de-icing
performance of the pitot probe over time that could remain hidden to
the flight crew. We are issuing this AD to ensure nominal de-icing
performance of the pitot probe in order to prevent unreliable
airspeed indications, which could result in reduced control of the
airplane.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified,
unless already done.
(g) Definition of Pitot Probes
For the purpose of this AD, affected pitot probes are the First
Officer's Pitot Probe 40DA, Captain's Pitot Probe 41DA, and Standby
Pitot Probe 42DA.
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(h) Repetitive Inspections
At the time specified in paragraph (h)(1) or (h)(2) of this AD,
whichever occurs later, do a detailed inspection of the pitot probe
heater insulation resistance on each affected pitot probe, in
accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Service
Bulletin A300-34-0185, Revision 00, dated August 29, 2016. Repeat
the inspection thereafter at intervals not to exceed 24 months.
(1) Within 24 months since the last detailed inspection of the
pitot probe heater insulation resistance, as specified in Airbus
A300 Aircraft Maintenance Manual (AMM), Task 30-31-00.
(2) Within 6 months after the effective date of this AD.
(i) Corrective Action
If, during any detailed inspection as required by paragraph (h)
of this AD, any pitot probe fails the test, as specified in the
Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A300-34-0185,
Revision 00, dated August 29, 2016, before further flight, replace
the affected pitot probe with a serviceable (new or inspected as
required by this AD) pitot probe, in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A300-34-0185,
Revision 00, dated August 29, 2016. Replacement of pitot probes, as
required by paragraph (i) of this AD, does not constitute
terminating action for the repetitive inspections required by
paragraph (h) of this AD.
(j) Reporting
At the applicable times required by paragraphs (j)(1) or (j)(2)
of this AD: Submit a report of the findings (both positive and
negative) of each inspection required by paragraph (h) of this AD,
as specified in the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Service
Bulletin A300-34-0185, Revision 00, dated August 29, 2016, to Airbus
Service Bulletin Reporting Online Application on Airbus World
(https://w3.airbus.com/).
(1) For inspections done before the effective date of this AD:
Within 30 days after the effective date of this AD.
(2) For inspections done on or after the effective date of this
AD: Within 30 days after accomplishing each inspection required by
paragraph (h) of this AD.
(k) Other FAA AD Provisions
The following provisions also apply to this AD:
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager,
International Branch, ANM-116, 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 manager of the International Branch, send it to the
attention of the person identified in paragraph (l)(2) of this AD.
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.
(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
Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, 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.
(3) Reporting Requirements: A federal agency may not conduct or
sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, nor shall a
person be subject to a penalty for failure to comply with a
collection of information subject to the requirements of the
Paperwork Reduction Act unless that collection of information
displays a current valid OMB Control Number. The OMB Control Number
for this information collection is 2120-0056. Public reporting for
this collection of information is estimated to be approximately 5
minutes per response, including the time for reviewing instructions,
completing and reviewing the collection of information. All
responses to this collection of information are mandatory. Comments
concerning the accuracy of this burden and suggestions for reducing
the burden should be directed to the FAA at: 800 Independence Ave.
SW., Washington, DC 20591, Attn: Information Collection Clearance
Officer, AES-200.
(4) Required for Compliance (RC): Except as required by
paragraph (j) 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 2016-0248, dated December 15, 2016, for related
information. This MCAI may be found in the AD docket on the Internet
at https://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket
No. FAA-2017-0497.
(2) For more information about this AD, contact Dan Rodina,
Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport
Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-
3356; telephone: 425-227-2125; fax: 425-227-1149.
(3) For service information identified in this AD, contact
Airbus SAS, Airworthiness Office--EAW, 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. You may view this service
information at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind
Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For information on the availability of this
material at the FAA, call 425-227-1221.
Issued in Renton, Washington, on May 15, 2017.
Michael Kaszycki,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
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