Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes, 29789-29792 [2017-13755]
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inspection of the jet pump outlet, connection
part, and fuel lines for chafing marks; and for
parts with chafing marks, before further
flight, measure the depth of the chafing
marks; in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions of the service
information specified in paragraph (g)(1) or
(g)(2) of this AD, as applicable. Repeat the
inspections thereafter at intervals not to
exceed 2,500 flight hours.
(1) 328 Support Services GmbH Alert
Service Bulletin ASB–328–28–041, Revision
2, dated December 12, 2016 (for Model 328–
100 airplanes).
(2) 328 Support Services GmbH Alert
Service Bulletin ASB–328J–28–018, Revision
2, dated December 12, 2016 (for Model 328–
300 airplanes).
(h) Replacement of Parts
(1) If any worn or missing bonding wires
are found during any inspection required by
paragraph (g) of this AD, before further flight,
replace all affected clamps, in accordance
with the Accomplishment Instructions of the
service information specified in paragraph
(g)(1) or (g)(2) of this AD, as applicable.
(2) If, during any inspection required by
paragraph (g) of this AD, any chafing depth
is found that is more than the replacement
limits specified in the Accomplishment
Instructions of the service information
specified in paragraph (g)(1) or (g)(2) of this
AD, as applicable, before further flight,
replace all affected parts, in accordance with
the Accomplishment Instructions of the
service information specified in paragraph
(g)(1) or (g)(2) of this AD, as applicable.
(i) Reporting
At the applicable time specified in
paragraph (i)(1) or (i)(2) of this AD, report the
inspection results, positive or negative, to
328 Support Services, GmbH, Global Support
Center, P.O. Box 1252, D–82231 Wessling,
Federal Republic of Germany; fax +49 8153
88111 6565; email gsc.op@328support.de.
The report must include findings on fuel line
clamps, aircraft serial number, total flight
hours, and total landings.
(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.
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(j) Credit for Previous Actions
This paragraph provides credit for the
initial inspection, parts replacement, and
initial report required by paragraphs (g), (h),
and (i) of this AD, if those actions were
performed before the effective date of this AD
using the service information specified in
paragraphs (j)(1) through (j)(4) of this AD.
(1) 328 Support Services GmbH Alert
Service Bulletin ASB–328–28–041, dated
June 14, 2016.
(2) 328 Support Services GmbH Alert
Service Bulletin ASB–328–041, Revision 1,
dated October 13, 2016.
(3) 328 Support Services GmbH Alert
Service Bulletin ASB–328J–28–018, dated
June 3, 2016.
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(4) 328 Support Services GmbH Alert
Service Bulletin ASB–328J–28–018, Revision
1, dated October 13, 2016.
(k) No Terminating Action
Replacement of clamps as required by
paragraph (h) of this AD does not constitute
terminating action for the repetitive
inspections required by paragraph (g) of this
AD for that airplane.
(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 328 Support Services GmbH’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.
(m) Related Information
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing
Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA
Airworthiness Directive 2017–0016, dated
January 31, 2017, for related information.
This MCAI may be found in the AD docket
on the Internet at https://www.regulations.gov
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by searching for and locating Docket No.
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(2) For more information about this AD,
contact Todd Thompson, Aerospace
Engineer, International Branch, ANM–116,
Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601
Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356;
telephone 425–227–1175; fax 425–227–1149.
(3) For service information identified in
this AD, contact 328 Support Services GmbH,
Global Support Center, P.O. Box 1252, D–
82231 Wessling, Federal Republic of
Germany; telephone +49 8153 88111 6666;
fax +49 8153 88111 6565; email gsc.op@
328support.de; Internet https://
www.328support.de. 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 22,
2017.
John P. Piccola, Jr.,
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–2017–0628; Directorate
Identifier 2016–NM–207–AD]
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Airworthiness Directives; Airbus
Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
(NPRM).
AGENCY:
We propose to adopt a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for all
Airbus Model A310 series airplanes.
This proposed AD was prompted by a
revision of certain airworthiness
limitation items (ALI) documents,
which require more restrictive
maintenance requirements and
airworthiness limitations. This
proposed AD would require revising the
maintenance or inspection program to
incorporate the maintenance
requirements and airworthiness
limitations. We are proposing this AD to
address the unsafe condition on these
products.
SUMMARY:
We must receive comments on
this proposed AD by August 14, 2017.
ADDRESSES: You may send comments,
using the procedures found in 14 CFR
11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following
methods:
DATES:
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• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to
https://www.regulations.gov. Follow the
instructions for submitting comments.
• Fax: 202–493–2251.
• Mail: U.S. Department of
Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
Washington, DC 20590.
• Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail
address above between 9 a.m. and 5
p.m., Monday through Friday, except
Federal holidays.
For service information identified in
this NPRM, contact Airbus SAS,
Airworthiness Office—EAW, 1 Rond
Point Maurice Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac
Cedex, France; telephone +33 5 61 93 36
96; fax +33 5 61 93 44 51; email
account.airworth-eas@airbus.com;
Internet https://www.airbus.com. You
may view this referenced service
information at the FAA, Transport
Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue
SW., Renton, WA. For information on
the availability of this material at the
FAA, call 425–227–1221.
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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–
0628; 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–2017–0628; Directorate Identifier
2016–NM–207–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.
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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 2016–0217, dated November 2,
2016 (referred to after this as the
Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness
Information, or ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct
an unsafe condition for all Airbus
Model A310 series airplanes. The MCAI
states:
The airworthiness limitations for Airbus
A310 aeroplanes, which are approved by
EASA, are currently defined and published
in the Airbus A310 Airworthiness
Limitations Section (ALS) document(s).
These instructions have been identified as
mandatory actions for continued
airworthiness.
Failure to accomplish these instructions
could result in an unsafe condition.
EASA previously issued [EASA] AD 2014–
0124 (later revised) [which includes actions
for Airbus A310 series airplanes; those
actions are included in FAA AD 2013–13–13,
Amendment 39–17501 (79 FR 48957, August
19, 2014) (‘‘AD 2013–13–13’’)], to require the
actions as specified in Airbus A310
Airworthiness Limitation Item (ALI)
Document at issue 08.
Since EASA AD 2014–0124R1 was issued,
Airbus replaced ALI Document issue 08 with
A310 ALS Part 2 Revision 01 and then
published the A310 ALS Part 2 Variation 1.1
and Variation 1.2, to introduce more
restrictive maintenance requirements and/or
airworthiness limitations.
For the reason described above, this
[EASA] AD retains part of the requirements
of EASA AD 2014–0124R1, which will be
superseded, and requires accomplishment of
the actions specified in Airbus A310 ALS
Part 2 Revision 01, ALS Part 2 Variation 1.1
and ALS Part 2 Variation 1.2 (hereafter
collectively referred to as ‘the ALS’ in this
[EASA] AD). The remaining requirements of
EASA AD 2014–0124R1 are retained in
[EASA] AD 2016–0218, applicable to A300–
600 aeroplanes, published at the same time
as this [EASA] AD.
This NPRM would not supersede AD
2013–13–13. Rather, we have
determined that a stand-alone AD
would be more appropriate to address
the changes in the MCAI. This NPRM
would require revising the maintenance
or inspection program to incorporate the
maintenance requirements and
airworthiness limitations.
Accomplishment of the proposed
actions would then terminate all
requirements of AD 2013–13–13.
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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–
0628.
Related Service Information Under 1
CFR Part 51
We reviewed the following service
information:
• Airbus A310 Airworthiness
Limitations Section (ALS), Part 2,
‘‘Damage Tolerant Airworthiness
Limitation Items (DT—ALI),’’ Revision
01, dated August 7, 2015.
• Airbus A310 Airworthiness
Limitations Section (ALS), Part 2,
‘‘Damage Tolerant Airworthiness
Limitation Items (DT—ALI),’’ Variation
1.1, dated January 25, 2016.
• Airbus A310 Airworthiness
Limitations Section (ALS), Part 2,
‘‘Damage Tolerant Airworthiness
Limitation Items (DT—ALI),’’ Variation
1.2, dated July 22, 2016.
The service information describes
airworthiness limitations applicable to
the DT—ALIs. These documents are
distinct because they contain different
tasks at different revision levels. This
service information is reasonably
available because the interested parties
have access to it through their normal
course of business or by the means
identified in the ADDRESSES section.
FAA’s Determination and Requirements
of This Proposed AD
This product has been approved by
the aviation authority of another
country, and is approved for operation
in the United States. Pursuant to our
bilateral agreement with the State of
Design Authority, we have been notified
of the unsafe condition described in the
MCAI and service information
referenced above. We are proposing this
AD because we evaluated all pertinent
information and determined an unsafe
condition exists and is likely to exist or
develop on other products of the same
type design.
This AD requires revisions to certain
operator maintenance documents to
include new actions (e.g., inspections).
Compliance with these actions is
required by 14 CFR 91.403(c). For
airplanes that have been previously
modified, altered, or repaired in the
areas addressed by this proposed AD,
the operator may not be able to
accomplish the actions described in the
revisions. In this situation, to comply
with 14 CFR 91.403(c), the operator
must request approval for an alternative
method of compliance according to
paragraph (j)(1) of this proposed AD.
The request should include a
description of changes to the required
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actions that will ensure the continued
damage tolerance of the affected
structure.
Costs of Compliance
We estimate the following costs to
comply with this proposed AD:
We estimate that this proposed AD
affects 8 airplanes of U.S. registry.
ESTIMATED COSTS
Action
Labor cost
Parts cost
Maintenance Program Revision .....................
1 work-hour × $85 per hour = $85 .................
None ..............
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.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
safety, Incorporation by reference,
Safety.
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PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
DIRECTIVES
1. The authority citation for part 39
continues to read as follows:
■
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
§ 39.13
[Amended]
2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
the following new airworthiness
directive (AD):
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Airbus: Docket No. FAA–2017–0628;
Directorate Identifier 2016–NM–207–AD.
(a) Comments Due Date
We must receive comments by August 14,
2017.
(b) Affected ADs
This AD affects AD 2013–13–13,
Amendment 39–17501 (79 FR 48957, August
19, 2014) (‘‘AD 2013–13–13’’).
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to all Airbus Model 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 05.
(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by a revision of
certain airworthiness limitation items (ALI)
documents, which require more restrictive
maintenance requirements and airworthiness
limitations. We are issuing this AD to prevent
fatigue cracking, damage, or corrosion in
principal structural elements, which could
result in reduced structural integrity of the
airplane.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the
compliance times specified, unless already
done.
(g) Revision of Maintenance or Inspection
Program
Within 3 months after the effective date of
this AD, revise the maintenance or inspection
program, as applicable, to incorporate the
information specified in paragraphs (g)(1),
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Cost per
product
$85
Cost on U.S.
operators
$680
(g)(2), and (g)(3) of this AD. The initial
compliance times for doing the tasks is at the
time specified in the service information
identified in paragraphs (g)(1), (g)(2), and
(g)(3) of this AD, or within 3 months after the
effective date of this AD, whichever occurs
later.
(1) Airbus A310 Airworthiness Limitations
Section (ALS), Part 2, ‘‘Damage Tolerant
Airworthiness Limitation Items (DT—ALI),’’
Revision 01, dated August 7, 2015.
(2) Airbus A310 Airworthiness Limitations
Section (ALS), Part 2, ‘‘Damage Tolerant
Airworthiness Limitation Items (DT—ALI),’’
Variation 1.1, dated January 25, 2016.
(3) Airbus A310 Airworthiness Limitations
Section (ALS), Part 2, ‘‘Damage Tolerant
Airworthiness Limitation Items (DT–ALI),’’
Variation 1.2, dated July 22, 2016.
(h) No Alternative Actions, and Intervals
After the maintenance or inspection
program has been revised as required by
paragraph (g) of this AD, no alternative
actions (e.g., inspections), or intervals, may
be used unless the actions and/or intervals
are approved as an alternative method of
compliance (AMOC) in accordance with the
procedures specified in paragraph (j)(1) of
this AD.
(i) Terminating Action for AD 2013–13–13
Accomplishing the actions required by this
AD terminates all requirements of AD 2013–
13–13 for that airplane only.
(j) Other FAA AD Provisions
The following provisions also apply to this
AD:
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs): The Manager, International
Branch, ANM–116, 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–
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116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or
the European Aviation Safety Agency
(EASA); or Airbus’s EASA Design
Organization Approval (DOA). If approved by
the DOA, the approval must include the
DOA-authorized signature.
(k) Related Information
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing
Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA AD
2016–0217, dated November 2, 2016, for
related information. This MCAI may be
found in the AD docket on the Internet at
https://www.regulations.gov by searching for
and locating Docket No. FAA–2017–0628.
(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 22,
2017.
John P. Piccola, Jr.,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
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We must receive comments on
this proposed AD by August 14, 2017.
ADDRESSES: You may send comments,
using the procedures found in 14 CFR
11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following
methods:
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to
https://www.regulations.gov. Follow the
instructions for submitting comments.
• Fax: 202–493–2251.
• Mail: U.S. Department of
Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
Washington, DC 20590.
• Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail
address above between 9 a.m. and 5
p.m., Monday through Friday, except
Federal holidays.
For service information identified in
this NPRM, contact Boeing Commercial
Airplanes, Attention: Contractual & Data
Services (C&DS), 2600 Westminster
Blvd., MC 110–SK57, Seal Beach, CA
90740; 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–
0629.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2017–0629; Directorate
Identifier 2016–NM–184–AD]
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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 737–100, –200,
–200C, –300, –400, and –500 series
airplanes. This proposed AD was
prompted by reports of fatigue cracking
in the frame outboard chord and in the
radius of the auxiliary chord at a certain
area. This proposed AD would require
inspections to detect this cracking, and
corrective action if necessary. We are
proposing this AD to address the unsafe
condition on these products.
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You may examine the AD docket on
the Internet at https://
www.regulations.gov by searching for
and locating Docket No. FAA–2017–
0629; 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:
Alan Pohl, Aerospace Engineer,
Airframe Branch, ANM–120S, FAA,
Seattle Aircraft Certification Office,
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton,
Washington 98057–3356; phone: (425)
917–6450; fax: (425) 917–6590; email:
alan.pohl@faa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Comments Invited
We invite you to send any written
relevant data, views, or arguments about
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this proposal. Send your comments to
an address listed under the ADDRESSES
section. Include ‘‘Docket No. FAA–
2017–0629; Directorate Identifier 2016–
NM–184–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 reports indicating
that fatigue cracking was found in the
frame outboard chord at BS 727 and in
the radius of the auxiliary chord at BS
727 and S–18A on certain airplanes.
Cracks in the outboard chord were
found on airplanes having between
20,000 and 85,000 flight cycles, and
between 27,000 and 74,000 flight hours.
Cracks in the radius of the auxiliary
chord were found on airplanes having
between 46,000 and 85,000 flight cycles,
and between 41,000 and 64,000 flight
hours. The cracks were caused by
fatigue, and, for certain airplanes, the
fretting of adjacent parts contributed to
the initiation of the fatigue damage. This
condition, if not corrected, could result
in reduced structural integrity of the
outboard chord and consequent rapid
decompression of the airplane.
Related Rulemaking
On October 16, 2012, we issued AD
2012–23–04, Amendment 39–17260 (77
FR 69747, November 21, 2012) (‘‘AD
2012–23–04’’), applicable to all The
Boeing Company Model 737–100, –200,
–200C, –300, –400, and –500 series
airplanes. That AD requires various
inspections for cracks in the outboard
chord of the frame at BS 727. That AD
also requires inspections for cracks in
the BS 727 frame outboard chord and
the radius of the auxiliary chord, for
certain airplanes. That AD was
prompted by several reports of fatigue
cracking in the frame outboard chord at
BS 727 and in the radius of the auxiliary
chord. The actions required by that AD
are intended to detect and correct
fatigue cracking of the outboard and
auxiliary chords, which could result in
reduced structural integrity of the
outboard chord and consequent rapid
decompression of the airplane.
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[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 125 (Friday, June 30, 2017)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 29789-29792]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2017-13755]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2017-0628; Directorate Identifier 2016-NM-207-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 A310 series airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by a
revision of certain airworthiness limitation items (ALI) documents,
which require more restrictive maintenance requirements and
airworthiness limitations. This proposed AD would require revising the
maintenance or inspection program to incorporate the maintenance
requirements and airworthiness limitations. We are proposing this AD to
address the unsafe condition on these products.
DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by August 14, 2017.
ADDRESSES: You may send comments, using the procedures found in 14 CFR
11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following methods:
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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-
0628; 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-2017-0628;
Directorate Identifier 2016-NM-207-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 2016-0217, dated November 2, 2016 (referred to
after this as the Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or
``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for all Airbus Model A310
series airplanes. The MCAI states:
The airworthiness limitations for Airbus A310 aeroplanes, which
are approved by EASA, are currently defined and published in the
Airbus A310 Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS) document(s).
These instructions have been identified as mandatory actions for
continued airworthiness.
Failure to accomplish these instructions could result in an
unsafe condition.
EASA previously issued [EASA] AD 2014-0124 (later revised)
[which includes actions for Airbus A310 series airplanes; those
actions are included in FAA AD 2013-13-13, Amendment 39-17501 (79 FR
48957, August 19, 2014) (``AD 2013-13-13'')], to require the actions
as specified in Airbus A310 Airworthiness Limitation Item (ALI)
Document at issue 08.
Since EASA AD 2014-0124R1 was issued, Airbus replaced ALI
Document issue 08 with A310 ALS Part 2 Revision 01 and then
published the A310 ALS Part 2 Variation 1.1 and Variation 1.2, to
introduce more restrictive maintenance requirements and/or
airworthiness limitations.
For the reason described above, this [EASA] AD retains part of
the requirements of EASA AD 2014-0124R1, which will be superseded,
and requires accomplishment of the actions specified in Airbus A310
ALS Part 2 Revision 01, ALS Part 2 Variation 1.1 and ALS Part 2
Variation 1.2 (hereafter collectively referred to as `the ALS' in
this [EASA] AD). The remaining requirements of EASA AD 2014-0124R1
are retained in [EASA] AD 2016-0218, applicable to A300-600
aeroplanes, published at the same time as this [EASA] AD.
This NPRM would not supersede AD 2013-13-13. Rather, we have
determined that a stand-alone AD would be more appropriate to address
the changes in the MCAI. This NPRM would require revising the
maintenance or inspection program to incorporate the maintenance
requirements and airworthiness limitations. Accomplishment of the
proposed actions would then terminate all requirements of AD 2013-13-
13.
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-
0628.
Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51
We reviewed the following service information:
Airbus A310 Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS), Part
2, ``Damage Tolerant Airworthiness Limitation Items (DT--ALI),''
Revision 01, dated August 7, 2015.
Airbus A310 Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS), Part
2, ``Damage Tolerant Airworthiness Limitation Items (DT--ALI),''
Variation 1.1, dated January 25, 2016.
Airbus A310 Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS), Part
2, ``Damage Tolerant Airworthiness Limitation Items (DT--ALI),''
Variation 1.2, dated July 22, 2016.
The service information describes airworthiness limitations
applicable to the DT--ALIs. These documents are distinct because they
contain different tasks at different revision levels. This service
information is reasonably available because the interested parties have
access to it through their normal course of business or by the means
identified in the ADDRESSES section.
FAA's Determination and Requirements of This Proposed AD
This product has been approved by the aviation authority of another
country, and is approved for operation in the United States. Pursuant
to our bilateral agreement with the State of Design Authority, we have
been notified of the unsafe condition described in the MCAI and service
information referenced above. We are proposing this AD because we
evaluated all pertinent information and determined an unsafe condition
exists and is likely to exist or develop on other products of the same
type design.
This AD requires revisions to certain operator maintenance
documents to include new actions (e.g., inspections). Compliance with
these actions is required by 14 CFR 91.403(c). For airplanes that have
been previously modified, altered, or repaired in the areas addressed
by this proposed AD, the operator may not be able to accomplish the
actions described in the revisions. In this situation, to comply with
14 CFR 91.403(c), the operator must request approval for an alternative
method of compliance according to paragraph (j)(1) of this proposed AD.
The request should include a description of changes to the required
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actions that will ensure the continued damage tolerance of the affected
structure.
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this proposed AD affects 8 airplanes of U.S.
registry.
We estimate the following costs to comply with this proposed AD:
Estimated Costs
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Cost per Cost on U.S.
Action Labor cost Parts cost product operators
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Maintenance Program Revision..... 1 work-hour x $85 None................... $85 $680
per hour = $85.
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Authority for This Rulemaking
Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to
issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the
authority of the FAA Administrator. ``Subtitle VII: Aviation
Programs,'' describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's
authority.
We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in
``Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: General
requirements.'' Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing
regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator
finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within
the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition
that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this
rulemaking action.
Regulatory Findings
We determined that this proposed AD would not have federalism
implications under Executive Order 13132. This proposed AD would not
have a substantial direct effect on the States, on the relationship
between the national Government and the States, or on the distribution
of power and responsibilities among the various levels of government.
For the reasons discussed above, I certify this proposed
regulation:
1. Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive Order
12866;
2. Is not a ``significant rule'' under the DOT Regulatory Policies
and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979);
3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska; and
4. Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or
negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria
of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by
reference, Safety.
The Proposed Amendment
Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the
Administrator, the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part 39 as follows:
PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES
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1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows:
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
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-2017-0628; Directorate Identifier 2016-NM-
207-AD.
(a) Comments Due Date
We must receive comments by August 14, 2017.
(b) Affected ADs
This AD affects AD 2013-13-13, Amendment 39-17501 (79 FR 48957,
August 19, 2014) (``AD 2013-13-13'').
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to all Airbus Model 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 05.
(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by a revision of certain airworthiness
limitation items (ALI) documents, which require more restrictive
maintenance requirements and airworthiness limitations. We are
issuing this AD to prevent fatigue cracking, damage, or corrosion in
principal structural elements, which could result in reduced
structural integrity of the airplane.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified,
unless already done.
(g) Revision of Maintenance or Inspection Program
Within 3 months after the effective date of this AD, revise the
maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, to incorporate the
information specified in paragraphs (g)(1), (g)(2), and (g)(3) of
this AD. The initial compliance times for doing the tasks is at the
time specified in the service information identified in paragraphs
(g)(1), (g)(2), and (g)(3) of this AD, or within 3 months after the
effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later.
(1) Airbus A310 Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS), Part 2,
``Damage Tolerant Airworthiness Limitation Items (DT--ALI),''
Revision 01, dated August 7, 2015.
(2) Airbus A310 Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS), Part 2,
``Damage Tolerant Airworthiness Limitation Items (DT--ALI),''
Variation 1.1, dated January 25, 2016.
(3) Airbus A310 Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS), Part 2,
``Damage Tolerant Airworthiness Limitation Items (DT-ALI),''
Variation 1.2, dated July 22, 2016.
(h) No Alternative Actions, and Intervals
After the maintenance or inspection program has been revised as
required by paragraph (g) of this AD, no alternative actions (e.g.,
inspections), or intervals, may be used unless the actions and/or
intervals are approved as an alternative method of compliance (AMOC)
in accordance with the procedures specified in paragraph (j)(1) of
this AD.
(i) Terminating Action for AD 2013-13-13
Accomplishing the actions required by this AD terminates all
requirements of AD 2013-13-13 for that airplane only.
(j) Other FAA AD Provisions
The following provisions also apply to this AD:
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager,
International Branch, ANM-116, 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-
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116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or the European Aviation
Safety Agency (EASA); or Airbus's EASA Design Organization Approval
(DOA). If approved by the DOA, the approval must include the DOA-
authorized signature.
(k) Related Information
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information
(MCAI) EASA AD 2016-0217, dated November 2, 2016, for related
information. This MCAI may be found in the AD docket on the Internet
at https://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket
No. FAA-2017-0628.
(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 22, 2017.
John P. Piccola, Jr.,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
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