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identified in an RC step, must be done to
comply with the AD. If a step or substep is
labeled ‘‘RC Exempt,’’ then the RC
requirement is removed from that step or
substep. An AMOC is required for any
deviations to RC steps, including substeps
and identified figures.
(ii) Steps not labeled 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 RC steps,
including substeps and identified figures, can
still be done as specified, and the airplane
can be put back in an airworthy condition.
require more restrictive maintenance
requirements and airworthiness
limitations. This proposed AD would
require revising the maintenance or
inspection program, as applicable, to
incorporate new maintenance
requirements and airworthiness
limitations. We are proposing this AD to
address the unsafe condition on these
products.
DATES: We must receive comments on
this proposed AD by July 17, 2017.
ADDRESSES: You may send comments,
using the procedures found in 14 CFR
(j) Related Information
11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following
(1) For more information about this AD,
methods:
contact Muoi Vuong, Aerospace Engineer,
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to
Airframe Branch, ANM–120L, FAA, Los
https://www.regulations.gov. Follow the
Angeles ACO, 3960 Paramount Boulevard,
Lakewood, CA 90712–4137; phone: 562–627– instructions for submitting comments.
• Fax: 202–493–2251.
5205; fax: 562–627–5210; email:
• Mail: U.S. Department of
muoi.vuong@faa.gov.
(2) For service information identified in
Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
this AD, contact Boeing Commercial
30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
Airplanes, Attention: Contractual & Data
W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
Services (C&DS), 2600 Westminster Blvd.,
Washington, DC 20590.
MC 110–SK57, Seal Beach, CA 90740;
• Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail
telephone 562–797–1717; Internet https://
address above between 9 a.m. and 5
www.myboeingfleet.com. You may view this
p.m., Monday through Friday, except
referenced service information at the FAA,
Federal holidays.
Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind
For service information identified in
Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For information
this NPRM, contact Airbus SAS,
on the availability of this material at the
FAA, call 425–227–1221.
Airworthiness Office—EAW, 1 Rond
Point Maurice Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac
Issued in Renton, Washington, on May 19,
Cedex, France; telephone +33 5 61 93 36
2017.
96; fax +33 5 61 93 44 51; email
Victor Wicklund,
account.airworth-eas@airbus.com;
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
Internet https://www.airbus.com. You
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
may view this referenced service
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information at the FAA, Transport
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Federal Aviation Administration
Examining the AD Docket
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2017–0514; Directorate
Identifier 2016–NM–206–AD]
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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 B4–600, B4–600R,
and F4–600R series airplanes, and
Model A300 C4–605R Variant F
airplanes (collectively called Model
A300–600 series airplanes). This
proposed AD was prompted by a
revision of certain airworthiness
limitation item (ALI) documents, which
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You may examine the AD docket on
the Internet at https://
www.regulations.gov by searching for
and locating Docket No. FAA–2017–
0514; 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.
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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–2017–0514; Directorate Identifier
2016–NM–206–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 2016–0218,
dated November 2, 2016 (referred to
after this as the Mandatory Continuing
Airworthiness Information, or ‘‘the
MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe condition
for all Airbus Model A300 B4–600, B4–
600R, and F4–600R series airplanes, and
Model A300 C4–605R Variant F
airplanes (collectively called Model
A300–600 series airplanes). The MCAI
states:
The airworthiness limitations for Airbus
A300–600 aeroplanes, which are approved by
EASA, are currently defined and published
in the Airbus A300–600 Airworthiness
Limitations Section (ALS) document(s).
These instructions have been identified as
mandatory actions for continued
airworthiness.
Failure to accomplish these instructions
could result in an unsafe condition.
EASA previously issued [EASA] AD 2014–
0124 (later revised)[which includes actions
for Airbus A300–600 airplanes; those actions
are included in FAA AD 2013–13–13,
Amendment 39–17501 (79 FR 48957, August
19, 2014) (‘‘AD 2013–13–13’’)], requiring the
actions described in Airbus A300–600
Airworthiness Limitation Item (ALI)
Document at issue 13 and Temporary
Revision (TR) 13.1.
Since EASA AD 2014–0124R1 was issued,
Airbus replaced A300–600 ALI Document
issue 13, with A300–600 ALS Part 2 Revision
01 and then published the A300–600 ALS
Part 2 Variation 1.1 and Variation 1.2, to
introduce more restrictive maintenance
requirements and/or airworthiness
limitations.
A300–600 ALS Part 2 Variation 1.1 also
includes ALI 571067 and ALI 571068,
superseding Service Bulletin A300–53–6154,
which is referenced in EASA AD 2006–0257
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[which corresponds to FAA AD 2007–22–05,
Amendment 39–15241 (72 FR 60236, October
24, 2007) (‘‘AD 2007–22–05’’)].
For the reasons described above, this
[EASA] AD retains part of the requirements
of EASA AD 2014–0124R1, which will be
superseded, and requires accomplishment of
the actions specified in Airbus A300–600
ALS Part 2 Revision 01, and ALS Part 2
Variation 1.1 and ALS Part 2 Variation 1.2
(hereafter collectively referred to as ‘the ALS’
in this [EASA] AD), and supersedes EASA
AD 2006–0257. The remaining requirements
of EASA AD 2014–0124R1 are retained in AD
2016–0217, applicable to A310 aeroplanes,
published at the same time as this [EASA]
AD.
• Airbus A300–600 Airworthiness
Limitations Section (ALS), Part 2,
‘‘Damage Tolerant Airworthiness
Limitation Items (DT–ALI),’’ Variation
1.2, dated July 22, 2016.
The service information describes
airworthiness limitations applicable to
the DT ALIs. These documents are
distinct because they contain unique
tasks. 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.
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–
0514.
FAA’s Determination and Requirements
of This Proposed AD
Related Service Information Under 1
CFR Part 51
We reviewed the following service
information:
• Airbus A300–600 Airworthiness
Limitations Section (ALS), Part 2,
‘‘Damage Tolerant Airworthiness
Limitation Items (DT–ALI),’’ Revision
01, dated August 7, 2015.
• Airbus A300–600 Airworthiness
Limitations Section (ALS), Part 2,
‘‘Damage Tolerant Airworthiness
Limitation Items (DT–ALI),’’ Variation
1.1, dated January 25, 2016.
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.
This NPRM would not supersede AD
2007–22–05 and AD 2013–13–13.
Rather, we have determined that a
stand-alone AD would be more
appropriate to address the changes in
the MCAI. This NPRM would require
revising the maintenance or inspection
program to incorporate the new
maintenance requirements and
airworthiness limitations.
Accomplishment of the proposed
actions would then terminate all the
requirements of AD 2007–22–05 and AD
2013–13–13.
This AD requires revisions to certain
operator maintenance documents to
include new actions (e.g., inspections).
Compliance with these actions is
required by 14 CFR 91.403(c). For
airplanes that have been previously
modified, altered, or repaired in the
areas addressed by this proposed AD,
the operator may not be able to
accomplish the actions described in the
revisions. In this situation, to comply
with 14 CFR 91.403(c), the operator
must request approval for an alternative
method of compliance according to
paragraph (j)(1) of this proposed AD.
The request should include a
description of changes to the required
actions that will ensure the continued
damage tolerance of the affected
structure.
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this proposed AD
affects 128 airplanes of U.S. registry.
We estimate the following costs to
comply with this proposed AD:
ESTIMATED COSTS
Labor cost
Parts cost
Maintenance program revision .........................
1 work-hour × $85 per hour = $85 ..................
None ...........
Authority for This Rulemaking
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Action
products identified in this rulemaking
action.
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
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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
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Cost per
product
Cost on U.S.
operators
$85
$10,880
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
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.
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2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
the following new airworthiness
directive (AD):
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Airbus: Docket No. FAA–2017–0514;
Directorate Identifier 2016–NM–206–AD.
(a) Comments Due Date
We must receive comments by July 17,
2017.
(b) Affected ADs
This AD affects AD 2007–22–05,
Amendment 39–15241 (72 FR 60236, October
24, 2007) (‘‘AD 2007–22–05’’) and AD 2013–
13–13, Amendment 39–17501 (79 FR 48957,
August 19, 2014) (‘‘AD 2013–13–13’’).
(h) No Alternative Actions or Intervals
After the maintenance or inspection
program has been revised as required by
paragraph (g) of this AD, no alternative
actions (e.g., inspections), or intervals, may
be used unless the actions, or intervals, are
approved as an alternative method of
compliance (AMOC) in accordance with the
procedures specified in paragraph (j)(1) of
this AD.
Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For
information on the availability of this
material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221.
(i) Terminating Actions
Accomplishing the actions required by this
AD terminates all of the requirements of AD
2007–22–05 and AD 2013–13–13 for that
airplane only.
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(g) Revision of Maintenance or Inspection
Program
(j) 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 (k)(2) of this AD.
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.
Within 3 months after the effective date of
this AD, revise the maintenance or inspection
program, as applicable, to incorporate the
information specified in paragraphs (g)(1),
(g)(2), and (g)(3) of this AD. The initial
compliance times for doing the tasks are at
the time specified in the service information
identified in paragraphs (g)(1), (g)(2), and
(g)(3) of this AD, or within 3 months after the
effective date of this AD, whichever occurs
later.
(1) Airbus A300–600 Airworthiness
Limitations Section (ALS), Part 2, ‘‘Damage
Tolerant Airworthiness Limitation Items
(DT–ALI),’’ Revision 01, dated August 7,
2015.
(2) Airbus A300–600 Airworthiness
Limitations Section (ALS), Part 2, ‘‘Damage
Tolerant Airworthiness Limitation Items
(DT–ALI),’’ Variation 1.1, dated January 25,
2016.
(3) Airbus A300–600 Airworthiness
Limitations Section (ALS), Part 2, ‘‘Damage
Tolerant Airworthiness Limitation Items
(DT–ALI),’’ Variation 1.2, dated July 22,
2016.
(k) Related Information
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing
Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA
Airworthiness Directive 2016–0218, dated
November 2, 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–2017–0514.
(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.
Information may be emailed to: 9-ANM-116AMOC-REQUESTS@faa.gov.
(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
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to all Airbus Model A300
B4–601, B4–603, B4–620, B4–622, B4–605R,
B4–622R, F4–605R, F4–622R, and C4–605R
Variant F airplanes, certificated in any
category, all manufacturer serial numbers.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of
America Code 05, Time limits/maintenance
checks.
(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by a revision of
certain airworthiness limitation item (ALI)
documents, which require more restrictive
maintenance requirements and airworthiness
limitations. We are issuing this AD to prevent
fatigue cracking, damage, or corrosion in
principal structural elements, which could
result in reduced structural integrity of the
airplane.
(f) Compliance
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compliance times specified, unless already
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Issued in Renton, Washington, on May 18,
2017.
Michael Kaszycki,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2017–0518; Directorate
Identifier 2016–NM–167–AD]
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Inc., Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
(NPRM).
AGENCY:
We propose to adopt a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
Bombardier, Inc., Model DHC–8–400
series airplanes. This AD was prompted
by the failure of the fire control
amplifier, which was likely caused by
an electrical short in a discharged squib
for a fire extinguishing bottle. This
proposed AD would require replacing
certain circuit breakers. We are
proposing this AD to address the unsafe
condition on these products.
DATES: We must receive comments on
this proposed AD by July 17, 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 Bombardier, Inc.,
Q-Series Technical Help Desk, 123
Garratt Boulevard, Toronto, Ontario
M3K 1Y5, Canada; telephone 416–375–
4000; fax 416–375–4539; email
thd.qseries@aero.bombardier.com;
Internet https://www.bombardier.com.
SUMMARY:
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2017-0514; Directorate Identifier 2016-NM-206-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 B4-600, B4-600R, and F4-600R series airplanes, and
Model A300 C4-605R Variant F airplanes (collectively called Model A300-
600 series airplanes). This proposed AD was prompted by a revision of
certain airworthiness limitation item (ALI) documents, which require
more restrictive maintenance requirements and airworthiness
limitations. This proposed AD would require revising the maintenance or
inspection program, as applicable, to incorporate new maintenance
requirements and airworthiness limitations. We are proposing this AD to
address the unsafe condition on these products.
DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by July 17, 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-
0514; 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-2017-0514;
Directorate Identifier 2016-NM-206-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
2016-0218, dated November 2, 2016 (referred to after this as the
Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or ``the MCAI''), to
correct an unsafe condition for all Airbus Model A300 B4-600, B4-600R,
and F4-600R series airplanes, and Model A300 C4-605R Variant F
airplanes (collectively called Model A300-600 series airplanes). The
MCAI states:
The airworthiness limitations for Airbus A300-600 aeroplanes,
which are approved by EASA, are currently defined and published in
the Airbus A300-600 Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS)
document(s). These instructions have been identified as mandatory
actions for continued airworthiness.
Failure to accomplish these instructions could result in an
unsafe condition.
EASA previously issued [EASA] AD 2014-0124 (later revised)[which
includes actions for Airbus A300-600 airplanes; those actions are
included in FAA AD 2013-13-13, Amendment 39-17501 (79 FR 48957,
August 19, 2014) (``AD 2013-13-13'')], requiring the actions
described in Airbus A300-600 Airworthiness Limitation Item (ALI)
Document at issue 13 and Temporary Revision (TR) 13.1.
Since EASA AD 2014-0124R1 was issued, Airbus replaced A300-600
ALI Document issue 13, with A300-600 ALS Part 2 Revision 01 and then
published the A300-600 ALS Part 2 Variation 1.1 and Variation 1.2,
to introduce more restrictive maintenance requirements and/or
airworthiness limitations.
A300-600 ALS Part 2 Variation 1.1 also includes ALI 571067 and
ALI 571068, superseding Service Bulletin A300-53-6154, which is
referenced in EASA AD 2006-0257
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[which corresponds to FAA AD 2007-22-05, Amendment 39-15241 (72 FR
60236, October 24, 2007) (``AD 2007-22-05'')].
For the reasons described above, this [EASA] AD retains part of
the requirements of EASA AD 2014-0124R1, which will be superseded,
and requires accomplishment of the actions specified in Airbus A300-
600 ALS Part 2 Revision 01, and ALS Part 2 Variation 1.1 and ALS
Part 2 Variation 1.2 (hereafter collectively referred to as `the
ALS' in this [EASA] AD), and supersedes EASA AD 2006-0257. The
remaining requirements of EASA AD 2014-0124R1 are retained in AD
2016-0217, applicable to A310 aeroplanes, published at the same time
as this [EASA] AD.
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-
0514.
Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51
We reviewed the following service information:
Airbus A300-600 Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS),
Part 2, ``Damage Tolerant Airworthiness Limitation Items (DT-ALI),''
Revision 01, dated August 7, 2015.
Airbus A300-600 Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS),
Part 2, ``Damage Tolerant Airworthiness Limitation Items (DT-ALI),''
Variation 1.1, dated January 25, 2016.
Airbus A300-600 Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS),
Part 2, ``Damage Tolerant Airworthiness Limitation Items (DT-ALI),''
Variation 1.2, dated July 22, 2016.
The service information describes airworthiness limitations
applicable to the DT ALIs. These documents are distinct because they
contain unique tasks. 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.
This NPRM would not supersede AD 2007-22-05 and AD 2013-13-13.
Rather, we have determined that a stand-alone AD would be more
appropriate to address the changes in the MCAI. This NPRM would require
revising the maintenance or inspection program to incorporate the new
maintenance requirements and airworthiness limitations. Accomplishment
of the proposed actions would then terminate all the requirements of AD
2007-22-05 and AD 2013-13-13.
This AD requires revisions to certain operator maintenance
documents to include new actions (e.g., inspections). Compliance with
these actions is required by 14 CFR 91.403(c). For airplanes that have
been previously modified, altered, or repaired in the areas addressed
by this proposed AD, the operator may not be able to accomplish the
actions described in the revisions. In this situation, to comply with
14 CFR 91.403(c), the operator must request approval for an alternative
method of compliance according to paragraph (j)(1) of this proposed AD.
The request should include a description of changes to the required
actions that will ensure the continued damage tolerance of the affected
structure.
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this proposed AD affects 128 airplanes of U.S.
registry.
We estimate the following costs to comply with this proposed AD:
Estimated Costs
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Cost per Cost on U.S.
Action Labor cost Parts cost product operators
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Maintenance program revision...... 1 work-hour x $85 per None................. $85 $10,880
hour = $85.
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Authority for This Rulemaking
Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to
issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the
authority of the FAA Administrator. ``Subtitle VII: Aviation
Programs,'' describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's
authority.
We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in
``Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: General
requirements.'' Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing
regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator
finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within
the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition
that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this
rulemaking action.
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.
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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-2017-0514; Directorate Identifier 2016-NM-
206-AD.
(a) Comments Due Date
We must receive comments by July 17, 2017.
(b) Affected ADs
This AD affects AD 2007-22-05, Amendment 39-15241 (72 FR 60236,
October 24, 2007) (``AD 2007-22-05'') and AD 2013-13-13, Amendment
39-17501 (79 FR 48957, August 19, 2014) (``AD 2013-13-13'').
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to all Airbus Model A300 B4-601, B4-603, B4-620,
B4-622, B4-605R, B4-622R, F4-605R, F4-622R, and C4-605R Variant F
airplanes, certificated in any category, all manufacturer serial
numbers.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 05, Time limits/
maintenance checks.
(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by a revision of certain airworthiness
limitation item (ALI) documents, which require more restrictive
maintenance requirements and airworthiness limitations. We are
issuing this AD to prevent fatigue cracking, damage, or corrosion in
principal structural elements, which could result in reduced
structural integrity of the airplane.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified,
unless already done.
(g) Revision of Maintenance or Inspection Program
Within 3 months after the effective date of this AD, revise the
maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, to incorporate the
information specified in paragraphs (g)(1), (g)(2), and (g)(3) of
this AD. The initial compliance times for doing the tasks are at the
time specified in the service information identified in paragraphs
(g)(1), (g)(2), and (g)(3) of this AD, or within 3 months after the
effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later.
(1) Airbus A300-600 Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS),
Part 2, ``Damage Tolerant Airworthiness Limitation Items (DT-ALI),''
Revision 01, dated August 7, 2015.
(2) Airbus A300-600 Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS),
Part 2, ``Damage Tolerant Airworthiness Limitation Items (DT-ALI),''
Variation 1.1, dated January 25, 2016.
(3) Airbus A300-600 Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS),
Part 2, ``Damage Tolerant Airworthiness Limitation Items (DT-ALI),''
Variation 1.2, dated July 22, 2016.
(h) No Alternative Actions or Intervals
After the maintenance or inspection program has been revised as
required by paragraph (g) of this AD, no alternative actions (e.g.,
inspections), or intervals, may be used unless the actions, or
intervals, are approved as an alternative method of compliance
(AMOC) in accordance with the procedures specified in paragraph
(j)(1) of this AD.
(i) Terminating Actions
Accomplishing the actions required by this AD terminates all of
the requirements of AD 2007-22-05 and AD 2013-13-13 for that
airplane only.
(j) 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 (k)(2) of this AD.
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.
(k) Related Information
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information
(MCAI) EASA Airworthiness Directive 2016-0218, dated November 2,
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-2017-0514.
(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. Information may be
emailed to: 9-ANM-116-AMOC-REQUESTS@faa.gov.
(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 18, 2017.
Michael Kaszycki,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
[FR Doc. 2017-11003 Filed 6-1-17; 8:45 am]
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