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(g) Actions for Group 2 Airplanes
For airplanes identified as Group 2 in ASB
737–53A1267, R1: Within 120 days after the
effective date of this AD, inspect the airplane
and do all applicable corrective actions using
a method approved in accordance with the
procedures specified in paragraph (k) of this
AD.
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(h) Inspections for Group 1 Airplanes
For airplanes identified as Group 1 in ASB
737–53A1267, R1: Except as specified in
paragraph (j)(1) of this AD, at the applicable
time specified in paragraph 1.E.
‘‘Compliance’’ of ASB 737–53A1267, R1, do
the applicable actions specified in
paragraphs (h)(1) and (h)(2) of this AD; and
do all applicable corrective actions; in
accordance with the Accomplishment
Instructions of ASB 737–53A1267, R1, except
as specified in paragraph (j)(2) of this AD and
as provided by paragraph (i) of this AD. Do
all applicable corrective actions before
further flight. Repeat the applicable
inspections specified in paragraph (h)(1) of
this AD thereafter at the applicable intervals
specified paragraph 1.E., ‘‘Compliance,’’ of
ASB 737–53A1267, R1, except as provided
by paragraph (i) of this AD.
(1) Do detailed inspections and high
frequency eddy current (HFEC) surface
inspections of the skin around the fastener
heads for any crack on the forward and aft
fastener columns, left and right sides, at STA
259.5 circumferential butt splice, in
accordance with Parts 1, 2, 6, 7, 8, and 9 of
the Accomplishment Instructions of ASB
737–53A1267, R1, as applicable.
(2) Do a one-time detailed inspection for
any defect of the production countersunk
rivet heads on both forward and aft fastener
columns, left and right sides, at STA 259.5
circumferential butt splice, in accordance
with Part 3 of the Accomplishment
Instructions of ASB 737–53A1267, R1.
(i) Repairs That Terminate Inspections in
Repair Areas
(1) For airplanes identified as Group 1,
Configuration 1, in ASB 737–53A1267, R1:
Doing the skin trim-out repair specified in
Part 5 of the Accomplishment Instructions of
ASB 737–53A1267, R1, terminates the initial
and repetitive inspections required by
paragraph (h) of this AD that are specified in
Part 1 of the Accomplishment Instructions of
ASB 737–53A1267, R1, only; all other
inspections required by paragraph (h) of this
AD must be done, except as provided by
paragraph (i)(2) of this AD.
(2) For airplanes identified as Group 1,
Configuration 1 in ASB 737–53A1267, R1:
Doing the skin repair specified in Part 4 of
the Accomplishment Instructions of ASB
737–53A1267, R1, terminates the initial and
repetitive inspections required by paragraph
(h) of this AD that are specified in Part 1 and
Part 2 of the Accomplishment Instructions of
ASB 737–53A1267, R1, for the repaired area
only; all other inspections required by
paragraph (h) of this AD must be done,
except as provided by paragraph (i)(1) of this
AD.
(j) Exceptions to Service Information
(1) Where paragraph 1.E., ‘‘Compliance,’’ of
ASB 737–53A1267, R1, specifies a
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compliance time ‘‘after the Revision 1 date of
this service bulletin,’’ this AD requires
compliance within the specified compliance
time after the effective date of this AD.
(2) Although ASB 737–53A1267, R1,
specifies to contact Boeing for appropriate
action, and specifies that action as ‘‘RC’’
(Required for Compliance), this AD requires
repair before further flight using a method
approved in accordance with the procedures
specified in paragraph (k) of this AD.
(k) Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs)
(1) The Manager, Los Angeles Aircraft
Certification Office (ACO), 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 ACO, send it to the
attention of the person identified in
paragraph (l) of this AD. Information may be
emailed to: 9-ANM-LAACO-ACO-AMOCRequests@faa.gov.
(2) 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.
(3) An AMOC that provides an acceptable
level of safety may be used for any repair,
modification, or alteration required by this
AD if it is approved by the Boeing
Commercial Airplanes Organization
Designation Authorization (ODA) that has
been authorized by the Manager, Los Angeles
ACO, to make those findings. To be
approved, the repair method, modification
deviation, or alteration deviation must meet
the certification basis of the airplane and the
approval must specifically refer to this AD.
(4) AMOCs approved previously for AD
2007–26–04 are approved as AMOCs for the
corresponding provisions of this AD.
(5) Except as required by paragraph (j)(2)
of this AD: For service information that
contains steps that are labeled as RC, the
provisions of paragraphs (k)(5)(i) and
(k)(5)(ii) of this AD apply.
(i) The steps labeled as RC, including
substeps under an RC step and any figures
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.
(l) Related Information
For more information about this AD,
contact Jennifer Tsakoumakis, Aerospace
Engineer, Airframe Branch, ANM–120L,
FAA, Los Angeles ACO, 3960 Paramount
Boulevard, Lakewood, CA 90712–4137;
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phone: 562–627–5264; fax: 562–627–5210;
email: jennifer.tsakoumakis@faa.gov.
(m) Material Incorporated by Reference
(1) The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
(IBR) of the service information listed in this
paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR
part 51.
(2) You must use this service information
as applicable to do the actions required by
this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.
(i) Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737–
53A1267, Revision 1, dated March 8, 2016.
(ii) Reserved.
(3) For service information identified in
this AD, 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.
(4) 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.
(5) You may view this service information
that is incorporated by reference at the
National Archives and Records
Administration (NARA). For information on
the availability of this material at NARA, call
202–741–6030, or go to: https://
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibrlocations.html.
Issued in Renton, Washington, on June 2,
2017.
Michael Kaszycki,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
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BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2016–9574; Directorate
Identifier 2016–NM–063–AD; Amendment
39–18921; AD 2017–12–06]
RIN 2120–AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus
Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
We are adopting a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for 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. This AD is intended to
complete certain mandated programs
SUMMARY:
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intended to support the airplane
reaching its limit of validity (LOV) of
the engineering data that support the
established structural maintenance
program. This AD requires inspecting
the forward passenger doors to identify
the part number, and for affected doors,
inspecting to identify existing repairs
and doing corrective actions if
necessary. We are issuing this AD to
address the unsafe condition on these
products.
DATES: This AD is effective July 25,
2017.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of certain publications listed in this AD
as of July 25, 2017.
ADDRESSES: For service information
identified in this final rule, 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.airwortheas@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. It is also available on the Internet
at https://www.regulations.gov by
searching for and locating Docket No.
FAA–2016–9574.
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–2016–
9574; or in person at the Docket
Management Facility between 9 a.m.
and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
except Federal holidays. The AD docket
contains this AD, the regulatory
evaluation, any comments received, and
other information. The street address for
the Docket Office (telephone 800–647–
5527) is Docket Management Facility,
U.S. Department of Transportation,
Docket Operations, M–30, West
Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140,
1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
Washington, DC 20590.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 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:
Discussion
We issued a notice of proposed
rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
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part 39 by adding an AD that would
apply to 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 NPRM
published in the Federal Register on
February 17, 2017 (82 FR 10968) (‘‘the
NPRM’’). The NPRM was intended to
complete certain mandated programs
intended to support the airplane
reaching its limit of validity (LOV) of
the engineering data that support the
established structural maintenance
program. The NPRM proposed to
require inspecting the forward
passenger doors to identify the part
number, and for affected doors,
inspecting to identify existing repairs
and doing corrective actions if
necessary. We are issuing this AD to
detect and correct widespread fatigue
damage of the forward passenger doors,
which could result in reduced structural
integrity of the airplane.
The European Aviation Safety Agency
(EASA), which is the Technical Agent
for the Member States of the European
Union, has issued EASA AD 2016–0079,
dated April 21, 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:
In the frame of the ‘‘Ageing Aeroplane
Safety Rule Project’’, a review of the A300,
A300–600 and A310 Structural Repair
Manuals (SRMs) was performed against
Fatigue and Damage Tolerance criteria to
satisfy the ageing aeroplane regulation.
As a result of this review, some repairs
concerning the forward passenger door
flanges were identified as no longer
applicable and had to be de-activated. Those
repairs may however have been
accomplished on some aeroplanes passenger
door flanges prior to de-activation of the
repair.
This condition, if not detected and
corrected, could reduce the structural
integrity of the aeroplane.
To address this potential unsafe condition,
Airbus issued Service Bulletin (SB) A300–
52–0180, SB A300–52–6084 and SB A310–
52–2076 to provide inspection instructions.
For the reasons described above, this
[EASA] AD requires identification of the
forward passenger door part number (P/N)
and a one-time Detailed Inspection (DET) of
the forward passenger door frame segments
inner flanges for SRM repair embodied and,
depending on the results from the
identification and inspection,
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accomplishment of corrective action(s) [e.g.,
repair].
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–2016–
9574.
Comments
We gave the public the opportunity to
participate in developing this AD. The
following presents the comment
received on the NPRM and the FAA’s
response to that comment.
Support for the NPRM
FedEx agrees that the inspection is
necessary and supports the intent of the
NPRM.
Request To Change the Reporting
Requirement
FedEx stated that it does not have a
process in place to report the inspection
results specified by paragraph (i) of the
proposed AD using the on-line Airbus
reporting tool. FedEx asked that it be
allowed to use the older method of
reporting identified in Airbus Service
Bulletins A310–52–2076, Revision 01,
dated October 14, 2014; and A300–52–
6084, Revision 01, dated October 16,
2014. FedEx added that the new on-line
application would be used when a
method and adequate personnel are in
place to utilize that application.
We agree with the commenter. We
recognize that operators may not have a
method in place or adequate personnel
available to utilize the online Airbus
reporting tool. Using the reporting sheet
provided in Airbus Service Bulletins
A310–52–2076, Revision 01, dated
October 14, 2014; and A300–52–6084,
Revision 01, dated October 16, 2014; is
an acceptable method for reporting. We
have revised paragraph (i) of this AD to
include this option for reporting.
Conclusion
We reviewed the relevant data,
considered the comment received, and
determined that air safety and the
public interest require adopting this AD
with the change described previously
and minor editorial changes. We have
determined that these minor changes:
• Are consistent with the intent that
was proposed in the NPRM for
correcting the unsafe condition; and
• Do not add any additional burden
upon the public than was already
proposed in the NPRM.
We also determined that this change
will not increase the economic burden
on any operator or increase the scope of
this AD.
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• Airbus Service Bulletin A300–52–
6084, Revision 01, dated October 16,
2014.
The service information describes
procedures for inspecting the forward
passenger doors on the left- and righthand sides to identify the part number,
and for affected doors, inspecting to
identify existing repairs and doing
corrective actions. These documents are
distinct since they apply to different
airplane models. This service
Related Service Information Under 1
CFR Part 51
Airbus has issued the following
service information:
• Airbus Service Bulletin A300–52–
0180, Revision 01, dated October 14,
2014.
• Airbus Service Bulletin A310–52–
2076, Revision 01, dated October 14,
2014.
information is reasonably available
because the interested parties have
access to it through their normal course
of business or by the means identified
in the ADDRESSES section.
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this AD affects 128
airplanes of U.S. registry.
We estimate the following costs to
comply with this AD:
ESTIMATED COSTS
Action
Labor cost
Part number inspection ...............................
Reporting for forward passenger door having P/N A521-71851-000 or P/N
A521-71851-001.
1 work-hour × $85 per hour = $85 .............
1 work-hour × $85 per hour = $85 .............
We estimate the following costs to do
any necessary corrective actions that
will be required based on the results of
Cost per
product
Parts cost
the part number inspection. We have no
way of determining the number of
$0
0
$85
85
Cost on U.S.
operators
$10,880.
Up to $10,880.
airplanes that might need these
corrective actions:
ON-CONDITION COSTS
Action
Labor cost
Parts cost
Cost per
product
Detailed inspection .......................................................
7 work-hours × $85 per hour = $595 ...........................
$0
$595
We have received no definitive data
that would enable us to provide cost
estimates for other on-condition actions
specified in this AD.
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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 AD is 2120–0056. The
paperwork cost associated with this 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 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
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 AD will not
have federalism implications under
Executive Order 13132. This AD will
not have a substantial direct effect on
the States, on the relationship between
the national government and the States,
or on the distribution of power and
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responsibilities among the various
levels of government.
For the reasons discussed above, I
certify that this AD:
1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory
action’’ under Executive Order 12866;
2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures
(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979);
3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in
Alaska; and
4. Will not have a significant
economic impact, positive or negative,
on a substantial number of small entities
under the criteria of the Regulatory
Flexibility Act.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
safety, Incorporation by reference,
Safety.
Adoption of the Amendment
Accordingly, under the authority
delegated to me by the Administrator,
the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as
follows:
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
DIRECTIVES
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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[Amended]
2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
the following new airworthiness
directive (AD):
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2017–12–06 Airbus: Amendment 39–18921;
Docket No. FAA–2016–9574; Directorate
Identifier 2016–NM–063–AD.
(a) Effective Date
(2) Model A300 B4–601, B4–603, B4–620,
and B4–622 airplanes.
(3) Model A300 B4–605R and B4–622R
airplanes.
(4) Model A300 F4–605R and F4–622R
airplanes.
(5) Model A300 C4–605R Variant F
airplanes.
(6) Model A310–203, –204, –221, –222,
–304, –322, –324, and –325 airplanes.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of
America Code 52, Doors.
This AD is effective July 25, 2017.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to Airbus airplanes
identified in paragraphs (c)(1) through (c)(6)
of this AD, certificated in any category, all
manufacturer serial numbers.
(1) Model A300 B2–1A, B2–1C, B2K–3C,
B2–203, B4–2C, B4–103, and B4–203
airplanes.
(e) Reason
This AD is intended to complete certain
mandated programs intended to support the
airplane reaching its limit of validity (LOV)
of the engineering data that support the
established structural maintenance program.
We are issuing this AD to detect and correct
widespread fatigue damage of the forward
passenger doors, 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) Parts Identification
Within 36 months after the effective date
of this AD, or before exceeding the applicable
airplane design service goal specified in table
1 to paragraph (g) of this AD, whichever
occurs later: Identify the part number on the
forward passenger doors on the left-hand and
right-hand sides, in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions of the
applicable service information identified in
paragraph (g)(1), (g)(2), or (g)(3) of this AD.
(1) Airbus Service Bulletin A300–52–0180,
Revision 01, dated October 14, 2014 (for
Model A300 airplanes).
(2) Airbus Service Bulletin A300–52–6084,
Revision 01, dated October 16, 2014 (for
Model A300–600 series airplanes).
(3) Airbus Service Bulletin A310–52–2076,
Revision 01, dated October 14, 2014.
TABLE 1 TO PARAGRAPH (g) OF THIS AD—DESIGN SERVICE GOAL
Airplane model/series
A300
A300
A300
A300
Design service goal flight cycles or flight hours
B2–100, B2–200, B2–320 ...............................................................
B4–100 ............................................................................................
B4–200 ............................................................................................
B4–600, B4–600R, F4-600R, C4-600R ..........................................
A310–200 .................................................................................................
A310–300 .................................................................................................
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(h) Corrective Actions
(1) For airplanes on which no forward
passenger door having part number (P/N)
A521–71851–000 or P/N A521–71851–001 is
found to be installed, after identifying the
part number as specified in paragraph (g) of
this AD: No further action is required for
these airplanes.
(2) For airplanes on which any forward
passenger door having P/N A521–71851–000
or P/N A521–71851–001 is found to be
installed, after identifying the part number as
specified in paragraph (g) of this AD: Before
further flight, do a detailed inspection of all
frame segment inner flanges of the forward
passenger doors with the affected part
numbers for installed repairs, in accordance
with the Accomplishment Instructions of the
applicable service information identified in
paragraph (g)(1), (g)(2), or (g)(3) of this AD.
(i) For Airbus Model A300 airplanes:
Before further flight, do all applicable
corrective actions, in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus
Service Bulletin A300–52–0180, Revision 01,
dated October 14, 2014. Where Airbus
Service Bulletin A300–52–0180, Revision 01,
dated October 14, 2014, specifies to contact
Airbus for appropriate action, and specifies
that action as ‘‘RC’’ (Required for
Compliance): Before further flight,
accomplish corrective actions in accordance
with the procedures specified in paragraph
(l)(2) of this AD.
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Before the accumulation of 48,000 total flight cycles.
Before the accumulation of 40,000 total flight cycles.
Before the accumulation of 34,000 total flight cycles.
Before the accumulation of 30,000 total flight cycles or 67,500 total
flight hours, whichever occurs first.
Before the accumulation of 40,000 total flight cycles or 60,000 total
flight hours, whichever occurs first.
Before the accumulation of 35,000 total flight cycles or 60,000 total
flight hours, whichever occurs first.
(ii) For Airbus Model A310 and A300–600
series airplanes on which the repair principle
A310 Structural Repair Manual (SRM) 52–
10–00, page block (PB) 201, Figure 209, or
A300–600 SRM 52–10–00, PB 201, Figure
206, as applicable, is not embodied on any
inner flange, no further action is required for
these airplanes.
(iii) For Airbus Model A310 and A300–600
series airplanes on which the repair principle
A310 SRM 52–10–00, PB 201, Figure 209, or
A300–600 SRM 52–10–00, PB 201, Figure
206, as applicable, is embodied on at least
one inner flange: Before further flight, do all
applicable corrective actions, in accordance
with the Accomplishment Instructions of
Airbus Service Bulletin A300–52–6084,
Revision 01, dated October 16, 2014; or
Airbus Service Bulletin A310–52–2076,
Revision 01, dated October 14, 2014; as
applicable. Where Airbus Service Bulletins
A300–52–6084, Revision 01, dated October
16, 2014; and A310–52–2076, Revision 01,
dated October 14, 2014; specify to contact
Airbus for appropriate action, and specify
that action as ‘‘RC’’: Before further flight,
accomplish corrective actions in accordance
with the procedures specified in paragraph
(l)(2) of this AD.
(i) Reporting Requirement
At the applicable time specified in
paragraph (i)(1) or (i)(2) of this AD, report the
results of the inspection required by
paragraph (h)(2) of this AD to Airbus Service
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Bulletin Reporting Online Application on
Airbus World (https://w3.airbus.com/), or
submit the results to Airbus using the
reporting sheet provided in the service
information identified in paragraphs (g)(2) or
(g)(3) of this AD, as applicable.
(1) If the inspection was done on or after
the effective date of this AD: Submit the
report within 30 days after the inspection.
(2) If the inspection was done before the
effective date of this AD: Submit the report
within 30 days after the effective date of this
AD.
(j) Parts Installation Limitations
As of the effective date of this AD, no
person may replace a forward passenger door
on any airplane, unless the replacement door
has been inspected in accordance with the
requirements of this AD.
(k) Credit for Previous Actions
This paragraph provides credit for the
actions required by paragraphs (g) and (h) of
this AD, if those actions were performed
before the effective date of this AD using the
applicable service information identified in
paragraph (k)(1), (k)(2), or (k)(3) of this AD.
(1) Airbus Service Bulletin A300–52–0180,
dated September 23, 2014.
(2) Airbus Service Bulletin A300–52–6084,
dated September 23, 2014.
(3) Airbus Service Bulletin A310–52–2076,
dated September 23, 2014.
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(l) 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 (m)(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 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): 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.
Airworthiness Directive 2016–0079, dated
April 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–
2016–9574.
(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) Service information identified in this
AD that is not incorporated by reference is
available at the addresses specified in
paragraphs (n)(3) and (n)(4) of this AD.
(n) Material Incorporated by Reference
(1) The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
(IBR) of the service information listed in this
paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR
part 51.
(2) You must use this service information
as applicable to do the actions required by
this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise.
(i) Airbus Service Bulletin A300–52–0180,
Revision 01, dated October 14, 2014.
(ii) Airbus Service Bulletin A300–52–6084,
Revision 01, dated October 16, 2014.
(iii) Airbus Service Bulletin A310–52–
2076, Revision 01, dated October 14, 2014.
(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.
(4) 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.
(5) You may view this service information
that is incorporated by reference at the
National Archives and Records
Administration (NARA). For information on
the availability of this material at NARA, call
202–741–6030, or go to: https://
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibrlocations.html.
Issued in Renton, Washington, on June 2,
2017.
Michael Kaszycki,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
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Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2015–3148; Directorate
Identifier 2014–NM–254–AD; Amendment
39–18928; AD 2017–12–13]
RIN 2120–AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus
Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
We are adopting a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
Airbus Model A320–212, –214, –232,
and –233 airplanes. This AD was
prompted by a report of a crack found
during an inspection of the pocket
radius of the fuselage frame. This AD
requires repetitive low frequency eddy
current inspections or repetitive high
frequency eddy current inspections of
this area, and repair if necessary. The
repair terminates the repetitive
inspections. We are issuing this AD to
address the unsafe condition on these
products.
SUMMARY:
This AD becomes effective July
25, 2017.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of a certain publication listed in this AD
as of July 25, 2017.
ADDRESSES: For service information
identified in this final rule, contact
Airbus, Airworthiness Office—EIAS, 1
Rond Point Maurice Bellonte, 31707
Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone +33 5
61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61 93 44 51; email
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. It is also
available on the Internet at https://
www.regulations.gov by searching for
and locating Docket No. FAA–2015–
3148.
DATES:
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–2015–
3148; or in person at the Docket
Management Facility between 9 a.m.
and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
except Federal holidays. The AD docket
contains this AD, the regulatory
(m) Related Information
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing
Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2016-9574; Directorate Identifier 2016-NM-063-AD;
Amendment 39-18921; AD 2017-12-06]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for 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. This AD is intended to complete certain mandated
programs
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intended to support the airplane reaching its limit of validity (LOV)
of the engineering data that support the established structural
maintenance program. This AD requires inspecting the forward passenger
doors to identify the part number, and for affected doors, inspecting
to identify existing repairs and doing corrective actions if necessary.
We are issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these
products.
DATES: This AD is effective July 25, 2017.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of certain publications listed in this AD as of July 25,
2017.
ADDRESSES: For service information identified in this final rule,
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. It is also available on the
Internet at https://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating
Docket No. FAA-2016-9574.
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-2016-
9574; or in person at the Docket Management Facility between 9 a.m. and
5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket
contains this AD, the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and
other information. The street address for the Docket Office (telephone
800-647-5527) is Docket Management Facility, U.S. Department of
Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor,
Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 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:
Discussion
We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
part 39 by adding an AD that would apply to 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 NPRM published in the Federal Register on February 17,
2017 (82 FR 10968) (``the NPRM''). The NPRM was intended to complete
certain mandated programs intended to support the airplane reaching its
limit of validity (LOV) of the engineering data that support the
established structural maintenance program. The NPRM proposed to
require inspecting the forward passenger doors to identify the part
number, and for affected doors, inspecting to identify existing repairs
and doing corrective actions if necessary. We are issuing this AD to
detect and correct widespread fatigue damage of the forward passenger
doors, which could result in reduced structural integrity of the
airplane.
The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical
Agent for the Member States of the European Union, has issued EASA AD
2016-0079, dated April 21, 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:
In the frame of the ``Ageing Aeroplane Safety Rule Project'', a
review of the A300, A300-600 and A310 Structural Repair Manuals
(SRMs) was performed against Fatigue and Damage Tolerance criteria
to satisfy the ageing aeroplane regulation.
As a result of this review, some repairs concerning the forward
passenger door flanges were identified as no longer applicable and
had to be de-activated. Those repairs may however have been
accomplished on some aeroplanes passenger door flanges prior to de-
activation of the repair.
This condition, if not detected and corrected, could reduce the
structural integrity of the aeroplane.
To address this potential unsafe condition, Airbus issued
Service Bulletin (SB) A300-52-0180, SB A300-52-6084 and SB A310-52-
2076 to provide inspection instructions.
For the reasons described above, this [EASA] AD requires
identification of the forward passenger door part number (P/N) and a
one-time Detailed Inspection (DET) of the forward passenger door
frame segments inner flanges for SRM repair embodied and, depending
on the results from the identification and inspection,
accomplishment of corrective action(s) [e.g., repair].
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-2016-
9574.
Comments
We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing
this AD. The following presents the comment received on the NPRM and
the FAA's response to that comment.
Support for the NPRM
FedEx agrees that the inspection is necessary and supports the
intent of the NPRM.
Request To Change the Reporting Requirement
FedEx stated that it does not have a process in place to report the
inspection results specified by paragraph (i) of the proposed AD using
the on-line Airbus reporting tool. FedEx asked that it be allowed to
use the older method of reporting identified in Airbus Service
Bulletins A310-52-2076, Revision 01, dated October 14, 2014; and A300-
52-6084, Revision 01, dated October 16, 2014. FedEx added that the new
on-line application would be used when a method and adequate personnel
are in place to utilize that application.
We agree with the commenter. We recognize that operators may not
have a method in place or adequate personnel available to utilize the
online Airbus reporting tool. Using the reporting sheet provided in
Airbus Service Bulletins A310-52-2076, Revision 01, dated October 14,
2014; and A300-52-6084, Revision 01, dated October 16, 2014; is an
acceptable method for reporting. We have revised paragraph (i) of this
AD to include this option for reporting.
Conclusion
We reviewed the relevant data, considered the comment received, and
determined that air safety and the public interest require adopting
this AD with the change described previously and minor editorial
changes. We have determined that these minor changes:
Are consistent with the intent that was proposed in the
NPRM for correcting the unsafe condition; and
Do not add any additional burden upon the public than was
already proposed in the NPRM.
We also determined that this change will not increase the economic
burden on any operator or increase the scope of this AD.
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Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51
Airbus has issued the following service information:
Airbus Service Bulletin A300-52-0180, Revision 01, dated
October 14, 2014.
Airbus Service Bulletin A310-52-2076, Revision 01, dated
October 14, 2014.
Airbus Service Bulletin A300-52-6084, Revision 01, dated
October 16, 2014.
The service information describes procedures for inspecting the
forward passenger doors on the left- and right-hand sides to identify
the part number, and for affected doors, inspecting to identify
existing repairs and doing corrective actions. These documents are
distinct since they apply to different airplane models. This service
information is reasonably available because the interested parties have
access to it through their normal course of business or by the means
identified in the ADDRESSES section.
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this AD affects 128 airplanes of U.S. registry.
We estimate the following costs to comply with this AD:
Estimated Costs
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Cost per
Action Labor cost Parts cost product Cost on U.S. operators
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Part number inspection........ 1 work-hour x $85 per $0 $85 $10,880.
hour = $85.
Reporting for forward 1 work-hour x $85 per 0 85 Up to $10,880.
passenger door having P/N hour = $85.
A521[dash]71851[dash]000 or P/
N A521[dash]71851[dash]001.
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We estimate the following costs to do any necessary corrective
actions that will be required based on the results of the part number
inspection. We have no way of determining the number of airplanes that
might need these corrective actions:
On-Condition Costs
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Cost per
Action Labor cost Parts cost product
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Detailed inspection....................... 7 work-hours x $85 per hour = $595 $0 $595
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We have received no definitive data that would enable us to provide
cost estimates for other on-condition actions specified in this AD.
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 AD is 2120-
0056. The paperwork cost associated with this 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 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 AD will not have federalism implications
under Executive Order 13132. This AD will not have a substantial direct
effect on the States, on the relationship between the national
government and the States, or on the distribution of power and
responsibilities among the various levels of government.
For the reasons discussed above, I certify that this AD:
1. Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive Order
12866;
2. Is not a ``significant rule'' under the DOT Regulatory Policies
and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979);
3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska; and
4. Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or
negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria
of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by
reference, Safety.
Adoption of the Amendment
Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the
Administrator, the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows:
PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES
0
1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows:
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):
2017-12-06 Airbus: Amendment 39-18921; Docket No. FAA-2016-9574;
Directorate Identifier 2016-NM-063-AD.
(a) Effective Date
This AD is effective July 25, 2017.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to Airbus airplanes identified in paragraphs
(c)(1) through (c)(6) of this AD, certificated in any category, all
manufacturer serial numbers.
(1) Model A300 B2-1A, B2-1C, B2K-3C, B2-203, B4-2C, B4-103, and
B4-203 airplanes.
(2) Model A300 B4-601, B4-603, B4-620, and B4-622 airplanes.
(3) Model A300 B4-605R and B4-622R airplanes.
(4) Model A300 F4-605R and F4-622R airplanes.
(5) Model A300 C4-605R Variant F airplanes.
(6) Model A310-203, -204, -221, -222, -304, -322, -324, and -325
airplanes.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 52, Doors.
(e) Reason
This AD is intended to complete certain mandated programs
intended to support the airplane reaching its limit of validity
(LOV) of the engineering data that support the established
structural maintenance program. We are issuing this AD to detect and
correct widespread fatigue damage of the forward passenger doors,
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) Parts Identification
Within 36 months after the effective date of this AD, or before
exceeding the applicable airplane design service goal specified in
table 1 to paragraph (g) of this AD, whichever occurs later:
Identify the part number on the forward passenger doors on the left-
hand and right-hand sides, in accordance with the Accomplishment
Instructions of the applicable service information identified in
paragraph (g)(1), (g)(2), or (g)(3) of this AD.
(1) Airbus Service Bulletin A300-52-0180, Revision 01, dated
October 14, 2014 (for Model A300 airplanes).
(2) Airbus Service Bulletin A300-52-6084, Revision 01, dated
October 16, 2014 (for Model A300-600 series airplanes).
(3) Airbus Service Bulletin A310-52-2076, Revision 01, dated
October 14, 2014.
Table 1 to Paragraph (g) of This AD--Design Service Goal
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Design service goal flight
Airplane model/series cycles or flight hours
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A300 B2-100, B2-200, B2-320............ Before the accumulation of
48,000 total flight cycles.
A300 B4-100............................ Before the accumulation of
40,000 total flight cycles.
A300 B4-200............................ Before the accumulation of
34,000 total flight cycles.
A300 B4-600, B4-600R, F4[dash]600R, Before the accumulation of
C4[dash]600R. 30,000 total flight cycles or
67,500 total flight hours,
whichever occurs first.
A310-200............................... Before the accumulation of
40,000 total flight cycles or
60,000 total flight hours,
whichever occurs first.
A310-300............................... Before the accumulation of
35,000 total flight cycles or
60,000 total flight hours,
whichever occurs first.
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(h) Corrective Actions
(1) For airplanes on which no forward passenger door having part
number (P/N) A521-71851-000 or P/N A521-71851-001 is found to be
installed, after identifying the part number as specified in
paragraph (g) of this AD: No further action is required for these
airplanes.
(2) For airplanes on which any forward passenger door having P/N
A521-71851-000 or P/N A521-71851-001 is found to be installed, after
identifying the part number as specified in paragraph (g) of this
AD: Before further flight, do a detailed inspection of all frame
segment inner flanges of the forward passenger doors with the
affected part numbers for installed repairs, in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions of the applicable service information
identified in paragraph (g)(1), (g)(2), or (g)(3) of this AD.
(i) For Airbus Model A300 airplanes: Before further flight, do
all applicable corrective actions, in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A300-52-0180,
Revision 01, dated October 14, 2014. Where Airbus Service Bulletin
A300-52-0180, Revision 01, dated October 14, 2014, specifies to
contact Airbus for appropriate action, and specifies that action as
``RC'' (Required for Compliance): Before further flight, accomplish
corrective actions in accordance with the procedures specified in
paragraph (l)(2) of this AD.
(ii) For Airbus Model A310 and A300-600 series airplanes on
which the repair principle A310 Structural Repair Manual (SRM) 52-
10-00, page block (PB) 201, Figure 209, or A300-600 SRM 52-10-00, PB
201, Figure 206, as applicable, is not embodied on any inner flange,
no further action is required for these airplanes.
(iii) For Airbus Model A310 and A300-600 series airplanes on
which the repair principle A310 SRM 52-10-00, PB 201, Figure 209, or
A300-600 SRM 52-10-00, PB 201, Figure 206, as applicable, is
embodied on at least one inner flange: Before further flight, do all
applicable corrective actions, in accordance with the Accomplishment
Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A300-52-6084, Revision 01,
dated October 16, 2014; or Airbus Service Bulletin A310-52-2076,
Revision 01, dated October 14, 2014; as applicable. Where Airbus
Service Bulletins A300-52-6084, Revision 01, dated October 16, 2014;
and A310-52-2076, Revision 01, dated October 14, 2014; specify to
contact Airbus for appropriate action, and specify that action as
``RC'': Before further flight, accomplish corrective actions in
accordance with the procedures specified in paragraph (l)(2) of this
AD.
(i) Reporting Requirement
At the applicable time specified in paragraph (i)(1) or (i)(2)
of this AD, report the results of the inspection required by
paragraph (h)(2) of this AD to Airbus Service Bulletin Reporting
Online Application on Airbus World (https://w3.airbus.com/), or
submit the results to Airbus using the reporting sheet provided in
the service information identified in paragraphs (g)(2) or (g)(3) of
this AD, as applicable.
(1) If the inspection was done on or after the effective date of
this AD: Submit the report within 30 days after the inspection.
(2) If the inspection was done before the effective date of this
AD: Submit the report within 30 days after the effective date of
this AD.
(j) Parts Installation Limitations
As of the effective date of this AD, no person may replace a
forward passenger door on any airplane, unless the replacement door
has been inspected in accordance with the requirements of this AD.
(k) Credit for Previous Actions
This paragraph provides credit for the actions required by
paragraphs (g) and (h) of this AD, if those actions were performed
before the effective date of this AD using the applicable service
information identified in paragraph (k)(1), (k)(2), or (k)(3) of
this AD.
(1) Airbus Service Bulletin A300-52-0180, dated September 23,
2014.
(2) Airbus Service Bulletin A300-52-6084, dated September 23,
2014.
(3) Airbus Service Bulletin A310-52-2076, dated September 23,
2014.
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(l) 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 (m)(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): 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.
(m) Related Information
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information
(MCAI) EASA Airworthiness Directive 2016-0079, dated April 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-2016-9574.
(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) Service information identified in this AD that is not
incorporated by reference is available at the addresses specified in
paragraphs (n)(3) and (n)(4) of this AD.
(n) Material Incorporated by Reference
(1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the
incorporation by reference (IBR) of the service information listed
in this paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
(2) You must use this service information as applicable to do
the actions required by this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise.
(i) Airbus Service Bulletin A300-52-0180, Revision 01, dated
October 14, 2014.
(ii) Airbus Service Bulletin A300-52-6084, Revision 01, dated
October 16, 2014.
(iii) Airbus Service Bulletin A310-52-2076, Revision 01, dated
October 14, 2014.
(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.
(4) 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.
(5) You may view this service information that is incorporated
by reference at the National Archives and Records Administration
(NARA). For information on the availability of this material at
NARA, call 202-741-6030, or go to: https://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html.
Issued in Renton, Washington, on June 2, 2017.
Michael Kaszycki,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
[FR Doc. 2017-12286 Filed 6-19-17; 8:45 am]
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