Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes, 26869-26872 [2017-12055]
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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
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 airworthiness
directive (AD):
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Dassault Aviation: Docket No. FAA–2017–
0532; Directorate Identifier 2016–NM–
203–AD.
(a) Comments Due Date
We must receive comments by July 27,
2017.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to Dassault Aviation
Model FALCON 7X airplanes, certificated in
any category, serial numbers (S/N) 2 through
215 inclusive.
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(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of
America Code 20, Standard Practices
Airframe—Electrical Wiring.
(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by a review that
showed that low clearance may exist between
certain electrical wiring and nearby
structures. We are issuing this AD to detect
and correct inadequate clearances between
electrical wiring and nearby structures,
which could lead to interference or contact
with a structure and cause an electrical short
circuit or fluid leakage. This could result in
the loss of several functions essential for safe
flight.
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(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the
compliance times specified, unless already
done.
(g) Inspection, Modification, and Corrective
Actions
Within 99 months or 4,100 flight cycles,
whichever occurs first, since the date of
issuance of the original airworthiness
certificate or date of issuance of the original
export certificate of airworthiness; or within
60 days after the effective date of this AD;
whichever occurs later; do a general visual
inspection of the affected electrical wirings of
the airplane for worn or damaged wiring or
connectors due to inadequate clearance
between wiring and nearby structures,
accomplish all applicable corrective actions,
and modify the airplane, in accordance with
the Accomplishment Instructions of Dassault
Service Bulletin 7X–056, Revision 1, dated
July 20, 2016, as specified in table 1 to
paragraph (g) of this AD. Do all applicable
corrective actions before further flight. The
‘‘Dassault Service Bulletin 7X–056 Section’’
identified in table 1 to paragraph (g) of this
AD is not required for airplanes on which a
corresponding Dassault modification has
been embodied in production, as identified
in the ‘‘Excluded’’ column in table 1 to
paragraph (g) of this AD.
TABLE 1 TO PARAGRAPH (g) OF THIS
SECTIONS
OF
AD—APPLICABLE
DASSAULT SERVICE BULLETIN 7X–
056, REVISION 1, DATED JULY 20,
2016
Dassault service bulletin
7X–056 section
7X–056–1
7X–056–2
7X–056–3
7X–056–4
7X–056–5
7X–056–6
7X–056–7
7X–056–8
.....................
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Excluded
Post-mod M876.
Post-mod M897.
Post-mod M900.
S/N 132 to 215 inclusive.
Post-mod M954.
Post-mod M980.
Post-mod M1021.
None.
(h) Credit for Previous Actions
This paragraph provides credit for actions
required by paragraph (g) of this AD, if those
actions were performed before the effective
date of this AD using Dassault Service
Bulletin 7X–056, issued October 30, 2014.
(i) 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 (j)(2) of this AD.
Information may be emailed to: 9-ANM-116AMOC-REQUESTS@faa.gov. Before using
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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 Dassault Aviation’s EASA Design
Organization Approval (DOA). If approved by
the DOA, the approval must include the
DOA-authorized signature.
(j) Related Information
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing
Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA
Airworthiness Directive 2016–0230, dated
November 21, 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–2017–0532.
(2) For more information about this AD,
contact Tom Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer,
International Branch, ANM–116, Transport
Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind
Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356;
telephone 425–227–1137; fax 425–227–1149.
(3) For service information identified in
this AD, contact Dassault Falcon Jet
Corporation, Teterboro Airport, P.O. Box
2000, South Hackensack, NJ 07606;
telephone 201–440–6700; Internet https://
www.dassaultfalcon.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 June 2,
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–2017–0554; Directorate
Identifier 2016–NM–201–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;
Model A300 B4–600, B4–600R, and F4–
SUMMARY:
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600R series airplanes, and Model A300
C4–605R Variant F airplanes
(collectively called Model A300–600
series airplanes); and Model A310 series
airplanes. This proposed AD was
prompted by a static analysis performed
by Airbus that revealed that some areas
of the wing structure cannot sustain the
damage previously published in certain
structural repair manuals. This
proposed AD would require an
inspection to determine that no repair or
damage to certain wing areas is beyond
the allowable limits; and repair if
necessary. We are proposing this AD to
address the unsafe condition on these
products.
We must receive comments on
this proposed AD by July 27, 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.
DATES:
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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–
0554; 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.
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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:
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
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–2017–0554; Directorate Identifier
2016–NM–201–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 Airworthiness
Directive 2016–0229, dated November
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; 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); and Model A310 series
airplanes. The MCAI states:
A static analysis performed by Airbus on
A300, A310, A300–600, and A300–600ST
aeroplanes, revealed that some areas of the
wing structure cannot sustain the damage
previously published in the A300, A310,
A300–600, and A300–600ST Structural
Repair Manuals (SRM).
The SRMs were therefore amended to
reduce the dimensions of allowable damage
and to indicate the areas of the wing
structure where damage is no longer
acceptable.
This condition, if not detected, could
reduce the structural integrity of the wings.
Consequently, Airbus issued Service
Bulletins (SB) A300–57–0256, A310–57–
2102, A300–57–6114, and A300–57–9027
(hereafter referred to as ‘‘the applicable
Airbus SB’’), as applicable for A300, A310,
A300–600, and A300–600ST aeroplanes, to
inspect the areas identified in these SBs and
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determine if the repair(s) or damage(s) found
stay within the limits indicated in the latest
SRM issue (including temporary revisions).
For the reason described above, this
[EASA] AD requires accomplishment of an
inspection of the aeroplane records. If
aeroplane records are missing or incomplete,
a Detail Inspection (DET) of specific wing
areas is required to ensure that no repair or
damage is beyond the limits allowed in the
current revision of the SRM (including
temporary revisions) [and repair if
necessary].
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–
0554.
Related Service Information Under 1
CFR Part 51
We reviewed the following Airbus
Service Information.
• Airbus Service Bulletin A300–57–
0256, Revision 00, dated August 3, 2015
(Airbus Model A300 series airplanes).
• Airbus Service Bulletin A300–57–
6114, Revision 00, dated August 3, 2015
(for 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).
• Airbus Service Bulletin A310–57–
2102, Revision 00, dated August 3, 2015
(for Model A310 series airplanes).
This service information describes an
inspection of the airplane maintenance
records or a detailed inspection of the
left-hand and right-hand wing areas to
determine whether any repair or damage
is beyond the allowable limits in the
current revision of the SRM, and repair
if necessary. These documents are
distinct since they apply to different
airplane models in different
configurations. This service information
is reasonably available because the
interested parties have access to it
through their normal course of business
or by the means identified in the
ADDRESSES section.
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 these same
type designs.
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Costs of Compliance
26871
We estimate the following costs to
comply with this proposed AD:
We estimate that this proposed AD
affects 128 airplanes of U.S. registry.
ESTIMATED COSTS
Action
Labor cost
Inspection ................................................
Up to 18 work-hours × $85 per hour =
$1,530.
$0
We have received no definitive data
that would enable us to provide cost
estimates for the on-condition actions
specified in this proposed AD.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Authority for This Rulemaking
The Proposed Amendment
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.
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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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.
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Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
safety, Incorporation by reference,
Safety.
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 airworthiness
directive (AD):
■
Airbus: Docket No. FAA–2017–0554;
Directorate Identifier 2016–NM–201–AD.
(a) Comments Due Date
We must receive comments by July 27,
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; 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); and Model A310–203, –204, –221,
–222, –304, –322, –324, and –325 airplanes,
certificated in any category, all manufacturer
serial numbers.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of
America Code 57, Wings.
(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by a static analysis
performed by Airbus that revealed that some
areas of the wing structure cannot sustain the
damage previously published in the A300,
A310, A300–600, and A300–600ST
Structural Repair Manuals. We are issuing
this AD to detect and correct any repair or
damage on the wing structure that is outside
the allowable structural limits. Such
conditions could reduce the structural
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product
Parts cost
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Cost on U.S.
operators
Up to $195,840.
integrity of the wings and could result in loss
of control of the airplane.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the
compliance times specified, unless already
done.
(g) Inspection
Within 36 months after the effective date
of this AD: Do a detailed inspection of the
left- and right-hand wing areas to determine
whether any repair or damage exceeds the
allowable structural limits, in accordance
with the Accomplishment Instructions of the
applicable service information specified in
paragraph (i) of this AD. A review of airplane
maintenance records is acceptable in lieu of
this inspection if it can be positively
determined from that review whether any
repair or damage exceeds the allowable
structural limits and the airplane
configuration can be conclusively
determined from that review.
(h) Corrective Action
If, during any review or inspection, as
required by paragraph (g) of this AD, any
repair or damage is found that is outside the
allowable structural limits specified in the
applicable service information in paragraph
(i) of this AD: Within 3 months after
accomplishing the review or inspection
required by paragraph (g) of this AD, repair
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).
(i) Service Information for the Actions
Specified in Paragraph (g) of This AD
Use the applicable service information for
the actions specified in paragraph (g) of this
AD.
(1) Airbus Service Bulletin A300–57–0256,
Revision 00, dated August 3, 2015 (for Airbus
Model A300 series airplanes).
(2) Airbus Service Bulletin A300–57–6114,
Revision 00, dated August 3, 2015 (for 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)).
(3) Airbus Service Bulletin A310–57–2102,
Revision 00, dated August 3, 2015 (for Model
A310 series airplanes).
(j) Other FAA AD Provisions
The following provisions also apply to this
AD:
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs): The Manager, International
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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.
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
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 EASA; or Airbus’s EASA 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 AD
2016–0229, dated November 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–2017–0554.
(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.
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Issued in Renton, Washington, on June 2,
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–2017–0553; Directorate
Identifier 2016–NM–208–AD]
RIN 2120–AA64
Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing
Company Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
(NPRM).
AGENCY:
We propose to adopt a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for all The
Boeing Company Model 787–8 and 787–
9 airplanes. This proposed AD was
prompted by a report that the Parking
Brake and Alternate Pitch Trim Module
(PBM) may unintentionally disengage,
fail to set, fail to release, or become
jammed. This proposed AD would
require replacing the PBM and doing a
PBM installation test. We are proposing
this AD to address the unsafe condition
on these products.
DATES: We must receive comments on
this proposed AD by July 27, 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 Boeing Commercial
Airplanes, Attention: Contractual & Data
Services (C&DS), 2600 Westminster
Blvd., MC 110–SK57, Seal Beach, CA
90740–5600; telephone: 562–797–1717;
Internet: https://
www.myboeingfleet.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. It is also available
on the Internet at https://
www.regulations.gov by searching for
and locating Docket No. FAA–2017–
0553.
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–
0553; 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 Office
(phone: 800–647–5527) is in the
ADDRESSES section. Comments will be
available in the AD docket shortly after
receipt.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Sean Schauer, Aerospace Engineer,
Systems and Equipment Branch, ANM–
130S, FAA, Seattle Aircraft Certification
Office (ACO), 1601 Lind Avenue SW.,
Renton, WA 98057–3356; phone: 425–
917–6479; fax: 425–917–6590; email:
Sean.Schauer@faa.gov.
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–2017–0553; Directorate Identifier
2016–NM–208–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 because of 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
We have received a report indicating
that the current PBM may
unintentionally disengage, fail to set,
fail to release, or become jammed. The
procedure for releasing the parking
brake requires depressing the brake
pedals. The current PBM can be
disengaged without depressing the
brake pedals. Operators may experience
error messages, jammed PBM solenoid,
unintended parking brake release, and
the inability to set or release the parking
brake. An unintended parking brake
release could result in damage to the
airplane and be a hazard to persons or
property on the ground.
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[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 111 (Monday, June 12, 2017)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 26869-26872]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2017-12055]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2017-0554; Directorate Identifier 2016-NM-201-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; Model A300 B4-600, B4-600R, and F4-
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600R series airplanes, and Model A300 C4-605R Variant F airplanes
(collectively called Model A300-600 series airplanes); and Model A310
series airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by a static analysis
performed by Airbus that revealed that some areas of the wing structure
cannot sustain the damage previously published in certain structural
repair manuals. This proposed AD would require an inspection to
determine that no repair or damage to certain wing areas is beyond the
allowable limits; and repair 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 27, 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-
0554; 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-2017-0554;
Directorate Identifier 2016-NM-201-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
Airworthiness Directive 2016-0229, dated November 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; 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); and Model A310 series
airplanes. The MCAI states:
A static analysis performed by Airbus on A300, A310, A300-600,
and A300-600ST aeroplanes, revealed that some areas of the wing
structure cannot sustain the damage previously published in the
A300, A310, A300-600, and A300-600ST Structural Repair Manuals
(SRM).
The SRMs were therefore amended to reduce the dimensions of
allowable damage and to indicate the areas of the wing structure
where damage is no longer acceptable.
This condition, if not detected, could reduce the structural
integrity of the wings.
Consequently, Airbus issued Service Bulletins (SB) A300-57-0256,
A310-57-2102, A300-57-6114, and A300-57-9027 (hereafter referred to
as ``the applicable Airbus SB''), as applicable for A300, A310,
A300-600, and A300-600ST aeroplanes, to inspect the areas identified
in these SBs and determine if the repair(s) or damage(s) found stay
within the limits indicated in the latest SRM issue (including
temporary revisions).
For the reason described above, this [EASA] AD requires
accomplishment of an inspection of the aeroplane records. If
aeroplane records are missing or incomplete, a Detail Inspection
(DET) of specific wing areas is required to ensure that no repair or
damage is beyond the limits allowed in the current revision of the
SRM (including temporary revisions) [and repair if necessary].
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-
0554.
Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51
We reviewed the following Airbus Service Information.
Airbus Service Bulletin A300-57-0256, Revision 00, dated
August 3, 2015 (Airbus Model A300 series airplanes).
Airbus Service Bulletin A300-57-6114, Revision 00, dated
August 3, 2015 (for 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).
Airbus Service Bulletin A310-57-2102, Revision 00, dated
August 3, 2015 (for Model A310 series airplanes).
This service information describes an inspection of the airplane
maintenance records or a detailed inspection of the left-hand and
right-hand wing areas to determine whether any repair or damage is
beyond the allowable limits in the current revision of the SRM, and
repair if necessary. These documents are distinct since they apply to
different airplane models in different configurations. This service
information is reasonably available because the interested parties have
access to it through their normal course of business or by the means
identified in the ADDRESSES section.
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 these
same type designs.
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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
Action Labor cost Parts cost product Cost on U.S. operators
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Inspection................... Up to 18 $0 Up to $1,530.... Up to $195,840.
work[dash]hours x
$85 per hour =
$1,530.
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We have received no definitive data that would enable us to provide
cost estimates for the on-condition actions specified in this proposed
AD.
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
0
1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows:
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
Sec. 39.13 [Amended]
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2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness
directive (AD):
Airbus: Docket No. FAA-2017-0554; Directorate Identifier 2016-NM-
201-AD.
(a) Comments Due Date
We must receive comments by July 27, 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; 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); and
Model A310-203, -204, -221, -222, -304, -322, -324, and -325
airplanes, certificated in any category, all manufacturer serial
numbers.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 57, Wings.
(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by a static analysis performed by Airbus
that revealed that some areas of the wing structure cannot sustain
the damage previously published in the A300, A310, A300-600, and
A300-600ST Structural Repair Manuals. We are issuing this AD to
detect and correct any repair or damage on the wing structure that
is outside the allowable structural limits. Such conditions could
reduce the structural integrity of the wings and could result in
loss of control of the airplane.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified,
unless already done.
(g) Inspection
Within 36 months after the effective date of this AD: Do a
detailed inspection of the left- and right-hand wing areas to
determine whether any repair or damage exceeds the allowable
structural limits, in accordance with the Accomplishment
Instructions of the applicable service information specified in
paragraph (i) of this AD. A review of airplane maintenance records
is acceptable in lieu of this inspection if it can be positively
determined from that review whether any repair or damage exceeds the
allowable structural limits and the airplane configuration can be
conclusively determined from that review.
(h) Corrective Action
If, during any review or inspection, as required by paragraph
(g) of this AD, any repair or damage is found that is outside the
allowable structural limits specified in the applicable service
information in paragraph (i) of this AD: Within 3 months after
accomplishing the review or inspection required by paragraph (g) of
this AD, repair 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).
(i) Service Information for the Actions Specified in Paragraph (g) of
This AD
Use the applicable service information for the actions specified
in paragraph (g) of this AD.
(1) Airbus Service Bulletin A300-57-0256, Revision 00, dated
August 3, 2015 (for Airbus Model A300 series airplanes).
(2) Airbus Service Bulletin A300-57-6114, Revision 00, dated
August 3, 2015 (for 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)).
(3) Airbus Service Bulletin A310-57-2102, Revision 00, dated
August 3, 2015 (for Model A310 series airplanes).
(j) Other FAA AD Provisions
The following provisions also apply to this AD:
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager,
International
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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.
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 EASA;
or Airbus's EASA 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 AD 2016-0229, dated November 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-2017-0554.
(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 June 2, 2017.
Michael Kaszycki,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
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