Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes, 31245-31250 [2017-13949]
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onions for the 2011 through 2015
marketing years is $16.24 per 50-pound
equivalent. NASS has not released data
regarding the 2016 marketing year at
this time. Multiplying the 2011–2015
marketing year average price of $16.24
by the estimated 2017 marketing year
shipments of 325,000 50-pound
equivalents yields an annual crop
revenue estimate of $5,278,000. The
estimated average annual revenue for
each of the 30 producers is therefore
calculated to be approximately $175,933
($5,278,000 divided by 30), which is
less than the Small Business
Administration threshold of $750,000.
In view of the foregoing, the majority of
Walla Walla sweet onion producers, and
all of the Walla Walla sweet onion
handlers, may be classified as small
entities.
This rule continues in effect the
action that decreased the assessment
rate established for the Committee and
collected from handlers for the 2017 and
subsequent fiscal periods from $0.22 to
$0.10 per 50-pound bag or equivalent of
Walla Walla sweet onions handled. The
Committee also unanimously
recommended 2017 expenditures of
$93,250. The assessment rate of $0.10 is
$0.12 lower than the previously
established assessment rate. Applying
the $0.10 per 50-pound bag or
equivalent assessment rate to the
Committee’s 325,000 50-pound bag or
equivalent crop estimate should provide
$32,500 in assessment income. Thus,
income derived from handler
assessments, along with interest, other
income, and funds from the
Committee’s authorized reserve, will be
adequate to cover budgeted expenses.
This action will allow the Committee to
reduce its financial reserve while still
providing adequate funding to meet
program expenses.
This rule continues in effect the
action that decreased the assessment
obligation imposed on handlers.
Assessments are applied uniformly on
all handlers, and some of the costs may
be passed on to producers. However,
decreasing the assessment rate reduces
the burden on handlers and may reduce
the burden on producers.
In addition, the Committee’s meeting
was widely publicized throughout the
Walla Walla sweet onion industry, and
all interested persons were invited to
attend the meeting and participate in
Committee deliberations on all issues.
Like all Committee meetings, the
December 6, 2016, meeting was a public
meeting, and all entities, both large and
small, were able to express views on
this issue.
In accordance with the Paperwork
Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C.
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Chapter 35), the order’s information
collection requirements have been
previously approved by the OMB and
assigned OMB No. 0581–0178,
Vegetable and Specialty Crops. No
changes in those requirements as a
result of this action are necessary.
Should any changes become necessary,
they would be submitted to OMB for
approval.
This action imposes no additional
reporting or recordkeeping requirements
on either small or large Walla Walla
sweet onion handlers. As with all
Federal marketing order programs,
reports and forms are periodically
reviewed to reduce information
requirements and duplication by
industry and public sector agencies.
USDA has not identified any relevant
Federal rules that duplicate, overlap, or
conflict with this rule.
Comments on the interim rule were
required to be received on or before
April 28, 2017. One comment was
received during the comment period
from an individual who was outside of
the regulated production area. The
comment was generally opposed to all
government regulation. In the comment,
the commenter failed to specifically
address any of the merits of the rule.
Accordingly, no changes have been
made to the rule, based on the comment
received.
Therefore, for reasons given in the
interim rule, we are adopting the
interim rule as a final rule, without
change.
To view the interim rule, go to:
https://www.regulations.gov/
document?D=AMS-SC-16-0116-0001.
This action also affirms information
contained in the interim rule concerning
Executive Orders 12866, 12988, 13175,
and 13563; the Paperwork Reduction
Act (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35); and the EGov Act (44 U.S.C. 101).
After consideration of all relevant
material presented, it is hereby found
that finalizing the interim rule, without
change, as published in the Federal
Register (82 FR 11789, February 27,
2017) will tend to effectuate the
declared policy of the Act.
List of Subjects in 7 CFR Part 956
Marketing agreements, Onions,
Reporting and recordkeeping
requirements.
PART 956—SWEET ONIONS GROWN
IN THE WALLA WALLA VALLEY IN
SOUTHEAST WASHINGTON AND
NORTHEAST OREGON
Accordingly, the interim rule
amending 7 CFR part 956, which was
published at 82 FR 11789 on February
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27, 2017, is adopted as final without
change.
Dated: June 29, 2017.
Bruce Summers,
Acting Administrator, Agricultural Marketing
Service.
[FR Doc. 2017–14177 Filed 7–5–17; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 3410–02–P
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2016–3984; Directorate
Identifier 2014–NM–119–AD; Amendment
39–18945; AD 2017–14–01]
RIN 2120–AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus
Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
We are superseding
Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2013–10–
03, which applied to all Airbus Model
A330–200, –200 Freighter, and –300
series airplanes; and Model A340–200,
–300, –500, and –600 series airplanes.
AD 2013–10–03 required one-time
inspections for deformation and damage
of the bogie beams of the main landing
gear (MLG); repetitive inspections for
damage and corrosion of the sliding
piston sub-assembly on certain
airplanes; and related investigative and
corrective actions if necessary. This new
AD removes Model A340–500 and 600
series airplanes from the applicability;
removes certain one-time inspections of
the MLG bogie beams and the sliding
piston sub-assembly; revises certain
compliance times; and requires
replacement of certain MLGs with MLGs
having an improved bogie beam, which
constitutes terminating action for the
repetitive inspections on the modified
MLG. This AD was prompted by reports
of corroded and cracked bogie beams
under the bogie stop pad. We are issuing
this AD to address the unsafe condition
on these products.
DATES: This AD is effective August 10,
2017.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of certain publications listed in this AD
as of August 10, 2017.
ADDRESSES: For Airbus service
information identified in this final rule,
contact Airbus SAS, Airworthiness
Office—EAL, 1 Rond Point Maurice
SUMMARY:
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Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France;
telephone: +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax: +33
5 61 93 45 80; email:
airworthiness.A330–A340@airbus.com;
Internet https://www.airbus.com.
For Messier-Bugatti-Dowty service
information identified in this final rule,
contact Messier Services Americas,
Customer Support Center, 45360 Severn
Way, Sterling, VA 20166–8910; phone:
703–450–8233; fax: 703–404–1621;
Internet: https://techpubs.services/
messier-dowty.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–
3984.
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–
3984; 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 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:
Vladimir Ulyanov, Aerospace Engineer,
International Branch, ANM–116,
Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA,
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA
98057–3356; telephone 425–227–1138;
fax 425–227–1149.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
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Discussion
We issued a supplemental notice of
proposed rulemaking (SNPRM) to
amend 14 CFR part 39 to supersede AD
2013–10–03, Amendment 39–17456 (78
FR 31386, May 24, 2013) (‘‘AD 2013–
10–03’’). AD 2013–10–03 applied to all
Airbus Model A330–200, –200
Freighter, and –300 series airplanes; and
Model A340–200, –300, –500, and –600
series airplanes. The SNPRM published
in the Federal Register on March 22,
2017 (82 FR 14642) (‘‘the SNPRM’’). We
preceded the SNPRM with a notice of
proposed rulemaking (NPRM) that
published in the Federal Register on
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March 1, 2016 (81 FR 10540) (‘‘the
NPRM’’). The NPRM was prompted by
reports of corroded and cracked bogie
beams under the bogie stop pad. The
NPRM proposed to remove Model
A340–500, and –600 series airplanes
from the applicability, remove certain
one-time inspections of the MLG bogie
beams and the sliding piston subassembly; revise certain compliance
times and provide, for certain airplanes,
an optional terminating action for the
repetitive actions. The SNPRM
proposed to require replacement of a
MLG having part number (P/N) 201252
series and P/N 201490 series with a
MLG that has an improved bogie beam,
which would constitute terminating
action for the repetitive inspections on
the modified MLG. We are issuing this
AD to detect and correct damage or
corrosion under the bogie stop pad of
both MLG bogie beams; this condition
could result in a damaged bogie beam
and consequent detachment of the beam
from the airplane, collapse of the MLG,
or departure of the airplane from the
runway, possibly resulting in damage to
the airplane and injury to occupants.
The European Aviation Safety Agency
(EASA), which is the Technical Agent
for the Member States of the European
Union, has issued EASA AD 2016–0108,
dated June 8, 2016 (referred to after this
as the Mandatory Continuing
Airworthiness Information, or ‘‘the
MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe condition
for certain Airbus Model A330–200,
–200 Freighter, and –300 series
airplanes; and Model A340–200 and
–300 series airplanes. The MCAI states:
During a scheduled maintenance
inspection on the Main Landing Gear (MLG),
the bogie stop pad was found deformed and
cracked. Upon removal of the bogie stop pad
for replacement, the bogie beam was also
found cracked. The results of a laboratory
investigation indicated that an overload
event had occurred and no fatigue
propagation of the crack was evident. A
second bogie beam crack was subsequently
found on another aeroplane, located under a
bogie stop pad which only had superficial
paint damage.
This condition, if not detected and
corrected, could lead to landing gear bogie
detachment from the aeroplane, or landing
gear collapse, or a runway excursion,
possibly resulting in damage to the aeroplane
and injury to the occupants and/or people on
the ground.
To address this potential unsafe condition,
EASA issued AD 2008–0223 [which
corresponds to FAA AD 2010–02–10,
Amendment 39–16181 (75 FR 4477, January
28, 2010)] to require accomplishment of a
one-time detailed inspection under the bogie
stop pad of both MLG bogie beams. As a
result of the one-time inspection required by
that [EASA] AD, numerous bogie stop pad
were found corroded and a few cracked. The
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one-time inspection was retained in EASA
AD 2011–0211 [which corresponds to FAA
AD 2013–10–03], which superseded EASA
AD 2008–0223, which also introduced
repetitive inspections, except for A340–500/
–600 aeroplanes.
After EASA AD 2011–0211 was issued,
further investigation led to the conclusion
that the one-time inspection was no longer
necessary and only the repetitive inspections
should remain. In addition, it was
determined that repetitive inspections were
also necessary for MLG on A340–500/–600
aeroplanes.
Prompted by these conclusions, EASA
issued AD 2014–0120, partially retaining the
requirements of EASA AD 2011–0211, which
was superseded, and introducing repetitive
detailed inspections of the MLG on A340–
500 and A340–600 aeroplanes. Subsequently,
further analysis indicated that repetitive
inspections of the MLG on A340–500/–600
aeroplanes were not necessary after all. In
addition, the threshold for the inspection of
MLG P/N 10–210 series was raised from 24
to 126 months, and Airbus developed a
modification of the MLG P/N 10–210 series
which provides an (optional) terminating
action for the repetitive inspections.
Consequently, EASA AD 2014–0120 was
revised to delete the requirements for A340–
500/–600 aeroplanes, to amend the
inspection threshold for MLG P/N 10–210
series, and to introduce an optional
terminating action for aeroplanes with MLG
P/N 10–210 series.
Since EASA AD 2014–0120R1 was issued,
Airbus developed a modification (mod
205289) of the MLG P/N 201252 series and
P/N 201490 series that must be embodied in
service with Airbus SB A330–32–3275 or SB
A340–32–4305. It was also identified that
A340–500/–600 aeroplanes could be removed
from the applicability of this [EASA] AD as
no more actions were required on these
aeroplanes.
For the reason described above, this
[EASA] AD retains the requirements of EASA
AD 2014–0120R1, which is superseded,
removes the A340–500/–600 aeroplanes from
the Applicability and requires the
modification of the MLG P/N 201252 series
and P/N 201490 series, which constitutes
terminating action for the repetitive
inspections required by this [EASA] AD.
The required actions include repetitive
detailed inspections for damage and
corrosion of the sliding piston subassembly, and related investigative and
corrective actions if necessary. Related
investigative actions include a test for
indications of corrosion and damage to
the bogie assembly base material, and a
magnetic particle inspection for cracks,
corrosion, and damage of the bogie
beam. Corrective actions include
repairing affected parts.
The required terminating action (for a
MLG having P/N 201252 series or P/N
201490 series) and the optional
terminating action (for a MLG having P/
N 10–210 series) are modifications of
the bogie beam of a MLG, which consist
of installing a nickel under chrome
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coating, a new bogie beam stop pad, and
new stop pad brackets.
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–
3984.
Comments
We gave the public the opportunity to
participate in developing this AD. We
considered the comment received. Air
Line Pilots Association, International
supported the SNPRM.
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Conclusion
We reviewed the available data,
including the comment received, and
determined that air safety and the
public interest require adopting this AD
as proposed except for minor editorial
changes. We have determined that these
minor changes:
• Are consistent with the intent that
was proposed in the SNPRM for
correcting the unsafe condition; and
• Do not add any additional burden
upon the public than was already
proposed in the SNPRM.
Related Service Information Under 1
CFR Part 51
Airbus has issued the following
service information.
• Airbus Service Bulletin A330–32–
3248, Revision 05, including Appendix
1, dated May 4, 2016; and Airbus
Service Bulletin A340–32–4286,
Revision 02, including Appendix 1,
dated January 5, 2016; which describe
procedures for doing an inspection for
damage and corrosion of the MLG
sliding piston sub-assembly, bogie beam
stop pad and the bogie beam under the
stop pad, and related investigative and
corrective actions. These documents are
distinct since they apply to different
airplane models.
• Airbus Service Bulletin A330–32–
3268, Revision 01, dated September 21,
2015, which describes procedures for
modification of the bogie beam of a
MLG having P/N 10–210 series on
Model A330 airplanes that includes
installing a nickel under chrome
coating, a new bogie beam stop pad, and
new stop pad brackets.
• Airbus Service Bulletin A330–32–
3275, dated December 23, 2015, which
describes procedures for modification of
the bogie beam of a MLG having P/N
201252 series or P/N 201490 series on
Model A330 airplanes that includes
installing a nickel under chrome
coating, a new bogie beam stop pad, and
new stop pad brackets.
• Airbus Service Bulletin A340–32–
4300, dated April 20, 2015; and
Revision 01, dated September 21, 2015;
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which describe procedures for
modification of the bogie beam of a
MLG having P/N 10–210 series on
Model A340 airplanes that include
installing a nickel under chrome
coating, a new bogie beam stop pad, and
new stop pad brackets. These service
bulletins are distinct due to editorial
revisions.
• Airbus Service Bulletin A340–32–
4305, dated December 23, 2015, which
describes procedures for modification of
the bogie beam of a MLG having P/N
201252 series or P/N 201490 series on
Model A340 airplanes that includes
installing a nickel under chrome
coating, a new bogie beam stop pad, and
new stop pad brackets.
Messier-Bugatti-Dowty has issued the
following service information.
• Messier-Bugatti-Dowty Service
Bulletin A33/34–32–305, including
Appendix A, dated April 13, 2015,
which describes procedures for
modification of the bogie beam of a
MLG having MLG P/N 10–210 series
that includes installing a nickel under
chrome coating, a new bogie beam stop
pad, and new stop pad brackets.
• Messier-Bugatti-Dowty Service
Bulletin A33/34–32–306, Revision 1,
including Appendix A, dated May 31,
2016, which describes procedures for
modification of the bogie beam of a
MLG having P/N 201252 series or P/N
201490 series that includes installing a
nickel under chrome coating, a new
bogie beam stop pad, and new stop pad
brackets.
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.
product. We have no way of
determining the number of aircraft that
might need these actions.
According to the manufacturer, all of
the parts costs of the optional
terminating action specified in this AD
may be covered under warranty, thereby
reducing the cost impact on affected
individuals. We do not control warranty
coverage for affected individuals. As a
result, we have included all costs in our
cost estimate. We have received no
definitive data that would enable us to
provide the work-hour cost estimates for
the optional terminating action
specified in this AD.
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this AD affects 89
Model A330–200, –200 Freighter, and
–300 series airplanes of U.S. registry.
We estimate that it will take about 13
work-hours per product to comply with
the basic requirements of this AD. The
average labor rate is $85 per work-hour.
Based on these figures, we estimate the
cost of this AD on U.S. operators to be
$98,345, or $1,105 per product.
Currently, there are no Model A340–
200 or –300 series airplanes on the U.S.
Register. However, if an affected
airplane is imported and placed on the
U.S. Register in the future, it would be
subject to the same per-airplane cost
specified above for the Model A330–
200, –200 Freighter, and –300 series
airplanes.
In addition, we estimate that any
necessary follow-on actions will take
about 24 work-hours and require parts
costing $78, for a cost of $2,118 per
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.
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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
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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.
§ 39.13
[Amended]
2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by
removing Airworthiness Directive (AD)
2013–10–03, Amendment 39–17456 (78
FR 31386, May 24, 2013), and adding
the following new AD:
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2017–14–01 Airbus: Amendment 39–18945;
Docket No. FAA–2016–3984; Directorate
Identifier 2014–NM–119–AD.
(a) Effective Date
This AD is effective August 10, 2017.
(b) Affected ADs
This AD replaces AD 2013–10–03,
Amendment 39–17456 (78 FR 31386, May 24,
2013) (‘‘AD 2013–10–03’’).
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to Airbus airplanes
identified in paragraphs (c)(1) and (c)(2) of
this AD, certificated in any category, all serial
numbers, except those airplanes that have
embodied Airbus Modification 204421 or
Airbus Modification 205289 in production.
(1) Model A330–201, –202, –203, –223,
–223F, –243, –243F, –301, –302, –303, –321,
–322, –323, –341, –342, and –343 airplanes.
(2) Model A340–211, –212, –213, –311,
–312, and –313 airplanes.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of
America Code 32, Landing gear.
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(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by reports of
corroded and cracked bogie beams under the
bogie stop pad. We are issuing this AD to
detect and correct damage or corrosion under
the bogie stop pad of both main landing gear
(MLG) bogie beams; this condition could
result in a damaged bogie beam and
consequent detachment of the beam from the
airplane, collapse of the MLG, or departure
of the airplane from the runway, possibly
resulting in damage to the airplane and
injury to occupants.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the
compliance times specified, unless already
done.
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(g) Repetitive Inspections, Related
Investigative Actions, and Corrective
Actions
For Model A330–200, –200 Freighter, and
–300 series airplanes; and Model A340–200
and –300 series airplanes; equipped with a
MLG having part number (P/N) 201252
series, P/N 201490 series, or P/N 10–210
series: Do the applicable actions required by
paragraph (g)(1) or (g)(2) of this AD.
(1) For airplanes equipped, as of the
effective date of this AD, with a MLG that has
been previously inspected, as specified in
Airbus Service Bulletin A330–32–3220,
Airbus Service Bulletin A330–32–3248,
Airbus Service Bulletin A340–32–4264, or
Airbus Service Bulletin A340–32–4286, as
applicable: At the applicable times specified
in paragraphs (h)(1) and (h)(2) of this AD, do
a detailed inspection for damage (e.g.,
cracking and fretting) and corrosion of the
MLG sliding piston sub-assembly, bogie
beam stop pad, and the bogie beam under the
stop pad; and do all applicable related
investigative and corrective actions; in
accordance with the Accomplishment
Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A330–
32–3248, Revision 05, including Appendix 1,
dated May 4, 2016; or Airbus Service Bulletin
A340–32–4286, Revision 02, including
Appendix 1, dated January 5, 2016; as
applicable; except as required by paragraph
(j) of this AD. Do all applicable related
investigative and corrective actions before
further flight. Repeat the inspection of the
MLG sliding piston sub-assembly, bogie
beam stop pad, and the bogie beam under the
stop pad, thereafter, at intervals not to exceed
2,500 flight cycles or 24 months, whichever
occurs first.
(2) For airplanes equipped, as of the
effective date of this AD, with a MLG that has
not been previously inspected, as specified in
Airbus Service Bulletin A330–32–3220,
Airbus Service Bulletin A330–32–3248,
Airbus Service Bulletin A340–32–4264, or
Airbus Service Bulletin A340–32–4286, as
applicable: At the applicable times specified
in paragraphs (h)(3) and (h)(4) of this AD, do
a detailed inspection for damage (e.g.,
cracking and fretting) and corrosion of the
MLG sliding piston sub-assembly, bogie
beam stop pad, and the bogie beam under the
stop pad; and do all applicable related
investigative and corrective actions; in
accordance with the Accomplishment
Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A330–
32–3248, Revision 05, including Appendix 1,
dated May 4, 2016; or Airbus Service Bulletin
A340–32–4286, Revision 02, including
Appendix 1, dated January 5, 2016; as
applicable; except as required by paragraph
(j) of this AD. Do all applicable related
investigative and corrective actions before
further flight. Repeat the inspection of the
MLG sliding piston sub-assembly, bogie
beam stop pad, and the bogie beam under the
stop pad, thereafter, at intervals not to exceed
2,500 flight cycles or 24 months, whichever
occurs first.
(h) Compliance Times for the Actions
Required by Paragraph (g) of This AD
Do the applicable actions required by
paragraph (g) of this AD at the applicable
time specified in paragraph (h)(1), (h)(2),
(h)(3), or (h)(4) of this AD.
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(1) For airplanes identified in paragraph
(g)(1) of this AD having a MLG P/N 201252
series or P/N 201490 series: Before the
accumulation of 2,500 total flight cycles or 24
months, whichever occurs first since the later
of the times specified in paragraphs (h)(1)(i)
and (h)(1)(ii) of this AD.
(i) Since first flight after a MLG overhaul.
(ii) Since first flight after the most recent
accomplishment of an inspection of the MLG,
as specified in Airbus Service Bulletin A330–
32–3220, Airbus Service Bulletin A330–32–
3248, Airbus Service Bulletin A340–32–4264,
or Airbus Service Bulletin A340–32–4286, as
applicable.
(2) For airplanes identified in paragraph
(g)(1) of this AD having a MLG P/N 10–210
series: Before the accumulation of 126
months since first flight of the MLG on an
airplane or since first flight on an airplane
after the most recent inspection of the MLG,
as specified in Airbus Service Bulletin A330–
32–3248, or Airbus Service Bulletin A340–
32–4286, as applicable.
(3) For airplanes identified in paragraph
(g)(2) of this AD having a MLG P/N 201252
series or P/N 201490 series: At the later of
the times specified in paragraphs (h)(3)(i) and
(h)(3)(ii) of this AD.
(i) Before the accumulation of 2,500 total
flight cycles or 24 months, whichever occurs
first since the later of the times specified in
paragraphs (h)(3)(i)(A) and (h)(3)(i)(B) of this
AD.
(A) Since first flight of the MLG on an
airplane.
(B) Since first flight after a MLG overhaul.
(ii) Within 16 months after the effective
date of this AD.
(4) For airplanes identified in paragraph
(g)(2) of this AD having a MLG P/N 10–210
series: Before the accumulation of 126
months since first flight of the MLG on an
airplane.
(i) Optional Overhaul
For the purposes of this AD,
accomplishment of a MLG overhaul is
acceptable instead of an inspection required
by paragraph (g) of this AD. The inspections
required by paragraph (g) of this AD are not
terminated by a MLG overhaul, but are
required at the next applicable compliance
time required by paragraph (g) of this AD.
(j) Service Information Exception
If the applicable service information
specified in paragraph (g) of this AD specifies
to contact Messier-Dowty for instructions, or
if any repair required by paragraph (g) of this
AD is beyond the maximum repair allowance
specified in the applicable service
information specified in paragraph (g) of this
AD: Before further flight, repair using a
method approved by the Manager,
International Branch, ANM–116, Transport
Airplane Directorate, FAA; or the European
Aviation Safety Agency (EASA); or Airbus’s
EASA Design Organization Approval (DOA).
(k) MLG Modification
For airplanes equipped with a MLG having
P/N 201252 series or a MLG having P/N
201490 series: Before the accumulation of
126 months since first flight of the MLG on
an airplane or since first flight on an airplane
after the most recent overhaul as of the
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replace that MLG with a MLG having P/N
201252 series or a MLG having P/N 201490
series that has an improved bogie beam, as
defined in Airbus Service Bulletin A330–32–
3275, dated December 23, 2015; or Airbus
Service Bulletin A340–32–4305, dated
December 23, 2015; as applicable; and in
accordance with the Accomplishment
Instructions of Messier-Bugatti-Dowty
Service Bulletin A33/34–32–306, Revision 1,
including Appendix A, dated May 31, 2016.
(l) Terminating Action Limitation
Accomplishment of corrective actions
required by paragraph (g) of this AD does not
constitute terminating action for the
repetitive inspections required by this AD.
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(m) Terminating Action for Certain
Airplanes
(1) For airplanes with any MLG having P/
N 10–210 series: Modification of the bogie
beam of each MLG having P/N 10–210 series,
as specified in Airbus Service Bulletin A330–
32–3268, Revision 01, dated September 21,
2015; or Airbus Service Bulletin A340–32–
4300, dated April 20, 2015; or Revision 01,
dated September 21, 2015; as applicable; and
in accordance with the Accomplishment
Instructions of Messier-Bugatti-Dowty
Service Bulletin A33/34–32–305, including
Appendix A, dated April 13, 2015;
constitutes terminating action for the
repetitive inspection requirements of this AD
for that airplane, provided that, following inservice modification, the airplane remains in
the post-service bulletin configuration.
(2) For airplanes with any MLG having P/
N 201252 series or P/N 201490 series:
Installation of both left-hand and right-hand
MLG having P/N 201252 series or P/N
201490 series that has an improved bogie
beam, as required by paragraph (k) of this
AD, constitutes terminating action for the
repetitive inspections requirements of this
AD for that airplane, provided that, following
in-service modification, the airplane remains
in the post-service bulletin configuration.
(n) Parts Installation Prohibition
Do not install on any airplane a pre-Airbus
modification MLG having P/N 201252 series
or a pre-Airbus modification MLG having P/
N 201490 series, as specified in paragraph
(n)(1) or (n)(2) of this AD, as applicable; or
a pre-Airbus modification MLG having P/N
10–210 series, as specified in paragraph
(n)(3) or (n)(4) of this AD, as applicable.
(1) For any airplane that is in a post-Airbus
Modification 205289 configuration, or on
which the modification required by
paragraph (k) of this AD has been done: From
the effective date of this AD.
(2) For any airplane that is in a pre-Airbus
Modification 205289 configuration, or on
which the modification required by
paragraph (k) of this AD has not been done:
After modification of that airplane, as
required by paragraph (k) of this AD.
(3) For any airplane that is in post-Airbus
Modification 204421 configuration, or on
which the modification specified in
paragraph (m)(1) of this AD has been done:
From the effective date of this AD.
(4) For an airplane that is in pre-Airbus
Modification 204421, or on which the
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this AD has not been done: After
modification of that airplane, as specified in
paragraph (m)(1) of this AD.
(o) Credit for Previous Actions
(1) This paragraph provides credit for the
actions required by paragraph (g) of this AD,
if those actions were performed before the
effective date of this AD using the service
information identified in paragraphs (o)(1)(i)
through (o)(1)(vii) or (o)(2) of this AD, as
applicable.
(i) Airbus Service Bulletin A330–32–3248,
dated October 5, 2011, which is not
incorporated by reference in this AD.
(ii) Airbus Service Bulletin A330–32–3248,
Revision 01, including Appendix 01, dated
December 13, 2012, which was incorporated
by reference in AD 2013–10–03.
(iii) Airbus Service Bulletin A330–32–
3248, Revision 02, dated April 16, 2014,
which is not incorporated by reference in this
AD.
(iv) Airbus Service Bulletin A330–32–
3248, Revision 03, dated November 27, 2014,
which is not incorporated by reference in this
AD.
(v) Airbus Service Bulletin A330–32–3248,
Revision 04, dated January 5, 2016, which is
not incorporated by reference in this AD.
(vi) Airbus Service Bulletin A340–32–
4286, dated October 5, 2011, which was
incorporated by reference in AD 2013–10–03.
(vii) Airbus Service Bulletin A340–32–
4286, Revision 01, dated November 27, 2014,
which is not incorporated by reference in this
AD.
(2) This paragraph provides credit for the
actions required by paragraph (k) of this AD,
if those actions were performed before the
effective date of this AD using MessierBugatti-Dowty Service Bulletin A33/34–32–
306, dated December 21, 2015, which is not
incorporated by reference in this AD.
(p) 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 (q)(2) of this AD.
Information may be emailed to: 9-ANM-116AMOC-REQUESTS@faa.gov.
(i) 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.
(ii) AMOCs approved previously for AD
2013–10–03 are not approved as AMOCs
with this AD.
(2) Contacting the Manufacturer: As of the
effective date of this AD, for any requirement
in this AD to obtain corrective actions from
a manufacturer, the action must be
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accomplished using a method approved by
the Manager, International Branch, ANM–
116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or
EASA; or Airbus’s EASA DOA. If approved
by the DOA, the approval must include the
DOA-authorized signature.
(3) Required for Compliance (RC): Except
as required by paragraph (j) of this AD: If any
service information contains procedures or
tests that are identified as RC, those
procedures and tests must be done to comply
with this AD; any procedures or tests that are
not identified as RC are recommended. Those
procedures and tests that are not identified
as RC may be deviated from using accepted
methods in accordance with the operator’s
maintenance or inspection program without
obtaining approval of an AMOC, provided
the procedures and tests identified as RC can
be done and the airplane can be put back in
an airworthy condition. Any substitutions or
changes to procedures or tests identified as
RC require approval of an AMOC.
(q) Related Information
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing
Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA AD
2016–0108, dated June 8, 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–2016–3984.
(2) For more information about this AD,
contact Vladimir Ulyanov, Aerospace
Engineer, International Branch, ANM–116,
Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601
Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356;
telephone 425–227–1138; 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 (r)(3), (r)(4), and (r)(5) of this AD.
(r) 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 A330–32–3248,
Revision 05, including Appendix 1, dated
May 4, 2016.
(ii) Airbus Service Bulletin A330–32–3268,
Revision 01, dated September 21, 2015.
(iii) Airbus Service Bulletin A330–32–
3275, dated December 23, 2015.
(iv) Airbus Service Bulletin A340–32–
4286, Revision 02, including Appendix 1,
dated January 5, 2016.
(v) Airbus Service Bulletin A340–32–4300,
dated April 20, 2015.
(vi) Airbus Service Bulletin A340–32–
4300, Revision 01, dated September 21, 2015.
(vii) Airbus Service Bulletin A340–32–
4305, dated December 23, 2015.
(viii) Messier Bugatti Dowty Service
Bulletin A33/34–32–305, including
Appendix A, dated April 13, 2015.
(ix) Messier Bugatti Dowty Service Bulletin
A33/34–32–306, Revision 1, including
Appendix A, dated May 31, 2016.
(3) For Airbus service information
identified in this AD, contact Airbus SAS,
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Airworthiness Office—EAL, 1 Rond Point
Maurice Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex,
France; telephone: +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax:
+33 5 61 93 45 80; email:
airworthiness.A330-A340@airbus.com;
Internet https://www.airbus.com.
(4) For Messier-Bugatti-Dowty service
information identified in this final rule,
contact Messier Services Americas, Customer
Support Center, 45360 Severn Way, Sterling,
VA 20166–8910; phone: 703–450–8233; fax:
703–404–1621; Internet: https://
techpubs.services/messier-dowty.com.
(5) 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.
(6) 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 23,
2017.
Chris Spangenberg,
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–2017–0125; Directorate
Identifier 2016–NM–193–AD; Amendment
39–18946; AD 2017–14–02]
RIN 2120–AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier,
Inc., Airplanes
For service information
identified in this final rule, contact
Bombardier, Inc., Q-Series Technical
Help Desk, 123 Garratt Boulevard,
Toronto, Ontario M3K 1Y5, Canada;
telephone 416–375–4000; fax 416–375–
4539; email thd.qseries@
aero.bombardier.com; Internet https://
www.bombardier.com. 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–
0125.
ADDRESSES:
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–
0125; 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:
Cesar Gomez, Aerospace Engineer,
Airframe and Mechanical Systems
Branch, ANE–171, FAA, New York
Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), 1600
Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury,
NY 11590; telephone: 516–228–7318;
fax: 516–794–5531.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Final rule.
Discussion
We are adopting a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
Bombardier, Inc., Model DHC–8–401
and DHC–8–402 airplanes. This AD was
prompted by a report that a pilot was
unable to move the rudder pedal due to
an obstruction. This AD requires an
inspection to determine if wiring
shrouds are present, and modifying the
wiring shrouds if necessary. We are
issuing this AD to address the unsafe
condition on these products.
DATES: This AD is effective August 10,
2017.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of a certain publication listed in this AD
as of August 10, 2017.
We issued a notice of proposed
rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
part 39 by adding an AD that would
apply to certain Bombardier, Inc., Model
DHC–8–401 and DHC–8–402 airplanes.
The NPRM published in the Federal
Register on March 2, 2017 (82 FR
12301). The NPRM was prompted by a
report that a pilot was unable to move
the rudder pedal due to an obstruction.
The NPRM proposed to require an
inspection to determine if wiring
shrouds are present, and modifying the
wiring shrouds if necessary. We are
issuing this AD to prevent an
obstruction that could prevent rudder
pedal movement during critical phases
of flight or ground operations,
AGENCY:
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potentially resulting in loss of control of
the airplane.
Transport Canada Civil Aviation
(TCCA), which is the aviation authority
for Canada, has issued Canadian AD
CF–2016–27, dated September 14, 2016
(referred to after this as the Mandatory
Continuing Airworthiness Information,
or ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe
condition for certain Bombardier, Inc.,
Model DHC–8–401 and DHC–8–402
airplanes. The MCAI states:
An operator reported that the flying pilot
was unable to move the rudder pedal due to
an obstruction caused by the non-flying
pilot’s foot. The shoe belonging to the nonflying pilot was placed between the rudder
pedal and the newly installed wiring shroud
and prevented rudder pedal movement. The
wiring shroud was installed to support the
wire harnesses installed below the cockpit
instrument panel.
If not corrected, this condition could
prevent rudder movement during critical
phases of flight or ground operation, and
result in loss of control of the aeroplane.
This [Canadian] AD was issued to re-work
the wiring shrouds to eliminate potential for
obstruction.
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–
0125.
Comments
We gave the public the opportunity to
participate in developing this AD. The
following presents the comments
received on the NPRM and the FAA’s
response to each comment.
Support for the NPRM
The Air Line Pilots Association,
International, stated that it supports the
NPRM.
Request To Refer to Updated Service
Information and Provide Credit
Horizon Air requested that we revise
the proposed AD to refer to the newest
version of the service information,
Bombardier Service Bulletin 84–25–169,
Revision B, dated February 17, 2017.
Horizon Air also asked that we provide
credit for previous actions done using
Bombardier Service Bulletin 84–25–169,
Revision A, dated April 25, 2016.
We agree with the commenter’s
requests. We have determined that the
new service information does not
require any additional actions for
airplanes modified using Revision A.
We have revised this AD to refer to
Bombardier Service Bulletin 84–25–169,
Revision B, dated February 17, 2017. We
have also added paragraph (h) to this
AD to provide credit for previous
actions and redesignated subsequent
paragraphs accordingly.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2016-3984; Directorate Identifier 2014-NM-119-AD;
Amendment 39-18945; AD 2017-14-01]
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 superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2013-10-03,
which applied to all Airbus Model A330-200, -200 Freighter, and -300
series airplanes; and Model A340-200, -300, -500, and -600 series
airplanes. AD 2013-10-03 required one-time inspections for deformation
and damage of the bogie beams of the main landing gear (MLG);
repetitive inspections for damage and corrosion of the sliding piston
sub-assembly on certain airplanes; and related investigative and
corrective actions if necessary. This new AD removes Model A340-500 and
600 series airplanes from the applicability; removes certain one-time
inspections of the MLG bogie beams and the sliding piston sub-assembly;
revises certain compliance times; and requires replacement of certain
MLGs with MLGs having an improved bogie beam, which constitutes
terminating action for the repetitive inspections on the modified MLG.
This AD was prompted by reports of corroded and cracked bogie beams
under the bogie stop pad. We are issuing this AD to address the unsafe
condition on these products.
DATES: This AD is effective August 10, 2017.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of certain publications listed in this AD as of August 10,
2017.
ADDRESSES: For Airbus service information identified in this final
rule, contact Airbus SAS, Airworthiness Office--EAL, 1 Rond Point
Maurice
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Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone: +33 5 61 93 36 96;
fax: +33 5 61 93 45 80; email: airworthiness.A330-A340@airbus.com;
Internet https://www.airbus.com.
For Messier-Bugatti-Dowty service information identified in this
final rule, contact Messier Services Americas, Customer Support Center,
45360 Severn Way, Sterling, VA 20166-8910; phone: 703-450-8233; fax:
703-404-1621; Internet: https://techpubs.services/messier-dowty.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-
3984.
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-
3984; 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 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: Vladimir Ulyanov, Aerospace Engineer,
International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA,
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; telephone 425-227-1138;
fax 425-227-1149.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Discussion
We issued a supplemental notice of proposed rulemaking (SNPRM) to
amend 14 CFR part 39 to supersede AD 2013-10-03, Amendment 39-17456 (78
FR 31386, May 24, 2013) (``AD 2013-10-03''). AD 2013-10-03 applied to
all Airbus Model A330-200, -200 Freighter, and -300 series airplanes;
and Model A340-200, -300, -500, and -600 series airplanes. The SNPRM
published in the Federal Register on March 22, 2017 (82 FR 14642)
(``the SNPRM''). We preceded the SNPRM with a notice of proposed
rulemaking (NPRM) that published in the Federal Register on March 1,
2016 (81 FR 10540) (``the NPRM''). The NPRM was prompted by reports of
corroded and cracked bogie beams under the bogie stop pad. The NPRM
proposed to remove Model A340-500, and -600 series airplanes from the
applicability, remove certain one-time inspections of the MLG bogie
beams and the sliding piston sub-assembly; revise certain compliance
times and provide, for certain airplanes, an optional terminating
action for the repetitive actions. The SNPRM proposed to require
replacement of a MLG having part number (P/N) 201252 series and P/N
201490 series with a MLG that has an improved bogie beam, which would
constitute terminating action for the repetitive inspections on the
modified MLG. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct damage or
corrosion under the bogie stop pad of both MLG bogie beams; this
condition could result in a damaged bogie beam and consequent
detachment of the beam from the airplane, collapse of the MLG, or
departure of the airplane from the runway, possibly resulting in damage
to the airplane and injury to occupants.
The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical
Agent for the Member States of the European Union, has issued EASA AD
2016-0108, dated June 8, 2016 (referred to after this as the Mandatory
Continuing Airworthiness Information, or ``the MCAI''), to correct an
unsafe condition for certain Airbus Model A330-200, -200 Freighter, and
-300 series airplanes; and Model A340-200 and -300 series airplanes.
The MCAI states:
During a scheduled maintenance inspection on the Main Landing
Gear (MLG), the bogie stop pad was found deformed and cracked. Upon
removal of the bogie stop pad for replacement, the bogie beam was
also found cracked. The results of a laboratory investigation
indicated that an overload event had occurred and no fatigue
propagation of the crack was evident. A second bogie beam crack was
subsequently found on another aeroplane, located under a bogie stop
pad which only had superficial paint damage.
This condition, if not detected and corrected, could lead to
landing gear bogie detachment from the aeroplane, or landing gear
collapse, or a runway excursion, possibly resulting in damage to the
aeroplane and injury to the occupants and/or people on the ground.
To address this potential unsafe condition, EASA issued AD 2008-
0223 [which corresponds to FAA AD 2010-02-10, Amendment 39-16181 (75
FR 4477, January 28, 2010)] to require accomplishment of a one-time
detailed inspection under the bogie stop pad of both MLG bogie
beams. As a result of the one-time inspection required by that
[EASA] AD, numerous bogie stop pad were found corroded and a few
cracked. The one-time inspection was retained in EASA AD 2011-0211
[which corresponds to FAA AD 2013-10-03], which superseded EASA AD
2008-0223, which also introduced repetitive inspections, except for
A340-500/-600 aeroplanes.
After EASA AD 2011-0211 was issued, further investigation led to
the conclusion that the one-time inspection was no longer necessary
and only the repetitive inspections should remain. In addition, it
was determined that repetitive inspections were also necessary for
MLG on A340-500/-600 aeroplanes.
Prompted by these conclusions, EASA issued AD 2014-0120,
partially retaining the requirements of EASA AD 2011-0211, which was
superseded, and introducing repetitive detailed inspections of the
MLG on A340-500 and A340-600 aeroplanes. Subsequently, further
analysis indicated that repetitive inspections of the MLG on A340-
500/-600 aeroplanes were not necessary after all. In addition, the
threshold for the inspection of MLG P/N 10-210 series was raised
from 24 to 126 months, and Airbus developed a modification of the
MLG P/N 10-210 series which provides an (optional) terminating
action for the repetitive inspections.
Consequently, EASA AD 2014-0120 was revised to delete the
requirements for A340-500/-600 aeroplanes, to amend the inspection
threshold for MLG P/N 10-210 series, and to introduce an optional
terminating action for aeroplanes with MLG P/N 10-210 series.
Since EASA AD 2014-0120R1 was issued, Airbus developed a
modification (mod 205289) of the MLG P/N 201252 series and P/N
201490 series that must be embodied in service with Airbus SB A330-
32-3275 or SB A340-32-4305. It was also identified that A340-500/-
600 aeroplanes could be removed from the applicability of this
[EASA] AD as no more actions were required on these aeroplanes.
For the reason described above, this [EASA] AD retains the
requirements of EASA AD 2014-0120R1, which is superseded, removes
the A340-500/-600 aeroplanes from the Applicability and requires the
modification of the MLG P/N 201252 series and P/N 201490 series,
which constitutes terminating action for the repetitive inspections
required by this [EASA] AD.
The required actions include repetitive detailed inspections for damage
and corrosion of the sliding piston sub-assembly, and related
investigative and corrective actions if necessary. Related
investigative actions include a test for indications of corrosion and
damage to the bogie assembly base material, and a magnetic particle
inspection for cracks, corrosion, and damage of the bogie beam.
Corrective actions include repairing affected parts.
The required terminating action (for a MLG having P/N 201252 series
or P/N 201490 series) and the optional terminating action (for a MLG
having P/N 10-210 series) are modifications of the bogie beam of a MLG,
which consist of installing a nickel under chrome
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coating, a new bogie beam stop pad, and new stop pad brackets.
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-
3984.
Comments
We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing
this AD. We considered the comment received. Air Line Pilots
Association, International supported the SNPRM.
Conclusion
We reviewed the available data, including the comment received, and
determined that air safety and the public interest require adopting
this AD as proposed except for minor editorial changes. We have
determined that these minor changes:
Are consistent with the intent that was proposed in the
SNPRM for correcting the unsafe condition; and
Do not add any additional burden upon the public than was
already proposed in the SNPRM.
Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51
Airbus has issued the following service information.
Airbus Service Bulletin A330-32-3248, Revision 05,
including Appendix 1, dated May 4, 2016; and Airbus Service Bulletin
A340-32-4286, Revision 02, including Appendix 1, dated January 5, 2016;
which describe procedures for doing an inspection for damage and
corrosion of the MLG sliding piston sub-assembly, bogie beam stop pad
and the bogie beam under the stop pad, and related investigative and
corrective actions. These documents are distinct since they apply to
different airplane models.
Airbus Service Bulletin A330-32-3268, Revision 01, dated
September 21, 2015, which describes procedures for modification of the
bogie beam of a MLG having P/N 10-210 series on Model A330 airplanes
that includes installing a nickel under chrome coating, a new bogie
beam stop pad, and new stop pad brackets.
Airbus Service Bulletin A330-32-3275, dated December 23,
2015, which describes procedures for modification of the bogie beam of
a MLG having P/N 201252 series or P/N 201490 series on Model A330
airplanes that includes installing a nickel under chrome coating, a new
bogie beam stop pad, and new stop pad brackets.
Airbus Service Bulletin A340-32-4300, dated April 20,
2015; and Revision 01, dated September 21, 2015; which describe
procedures for modification of the bogie beam of a MLG having P/N 10-
210 series on Model A340 airplanes that include installing a nickel
under chrome coating, a new bogie beam stop pad, and new stop pad
brackets. These service bulletins are distinct due to editorial
revisions.
Airbus Service Bulletin A340-32-4305, dated December 23,
2015, which describes procedures for modification of the bogie beam of
a MLG having P/N 201252 series or P/N 201490 series on Model A340
airplanes that includes installing a nickel under chrome coating, a new
bogie beam stop pad, and new stop pad brackets.
Messier-Bugatti-Dowty has issued the following service information.
Messier-Bugatti-Dowty Service Bulletin A33/34-32-305,
including Appendix A, dated April 13, 2015, which describes procedures
for modification of the bogie beam of a MLG having MLG P/N 10-210
series that includes installing a nickel under chrome coating, a new
bogie beam stop pad, and new stop pad brackets.
Messier-Bugatti-Dowty Service Bulletin A33/34-32-306,
Revision 1, including Appendix A, dated May 31, 2016, which describes
procedures for modification of the bogie beam of a MLG having P/N
201252 series or P/N 201490 series that includes installing a nickel
under chrome coating, a new bogie beam stop pad, and new stop pad
brackets.
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 89 Model A330-200, -200 Freighter,
and -300 series airplanes of U.S. registry.
We estimate that it will take about 13 work-hours per product to
comply with the basic requirements of this AD. The average labor rate
is $85 per work-hour. Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of
this AD on U.S. operators to be $98,345, or $1,105 per product.
Currently, there are no Model A340-200 or -300 series airplanes on
the U.S. Register. However, if an affected airplane is imported and
placed on the U.S. Register in the future, it would be subject to the
same per-airplane cost specified above for the Model A330-200, -200
Freighter, and -300 series airplanes.
In addition, we estimate that any necessary follow-on actions will
take about 24 work-hours and require parts costing $78, for a cost of
$2,118 per product. We have no way of determining the number of
aircraft that might need these actions.
According to the manufacturer, all of the parts costs of the
optional terminating action specified in this AD may be covered under
warranty, thereby reducing the cost impact on affected individuals. We
do not control warranty coverage for affected individuals. As a result,
we have included all costs in our cost estimate. We have received no
definitive data that would enable us to provide the work-hour cost
estimates for the optional terminating action specified in this AD.
Authority for This Rulemaking
Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to
issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the
authority of the FAA Administrator. ``Subtitle VII: Aviation
Programs,'' describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's
authority.
We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in
``Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: General
requirements.'' Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing
regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator
finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within
the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition
that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this
rulemaking action.
Regulatory Findings
We determined that this 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.
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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.
Sec. 39.13 [Amended]
0
2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by removing Airworthiness Directive (AD)
2013-10-03, Amendment 39-17456 (78 FR 31386, May 24, 2013), and adding
the following new AD:
2017-14-01 Airbus: Amendment 39-18945; Docket No. FAA-2016-3984;
Directorate Identifier 2014-NM-119-AD.
(a) Effective Date
This AD is effective August 10, 2017.
(b) Affected ADs
This AD replaces AD 2013-10-03, Amendment 39-17456 (78 FR 31386,
May 24, 2013) (``AD 2013-10-03'').
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to Airbus airplanes identified in paragraphs
(c)(1) and (c)(2) of this AD, certificated in any category, all
serial numbers, except those airplanes that have embodied Airbus
Modification 204421 or Airbus Modification 205289 in production.
(1) Model A330-201, -202, -203, -223, -223F, -243, -243F, -301,
-302, -303, -321, -322, -323, -341, -342, and -343 airplanes.
(2) Model A340-211, -212, -213, -311, -312, and -313 airplanes.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 32, Landing
gear.
(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by reports of corroded and cracked bogie
beams under the bogie stop pad. We are issuing this AD to detect and
correct damage or corrosion under the bogie stop pad of both main
landing gear (MLG) bogie beams; this condition could result in a
damaged bogie beam and consequent detachment of the beam from the
airplane, collapse of the MLG, or departure of the airplane from the
runway, possibly resulting in damage to the airplane and injury to
occupants.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified,
unless already done.
(g) Repetitive Inspections, Related Investigative Actions, and
Corrective Actions
For Model A330-200, -200 Freighter, and -300 series airplanes;
and Model A340-200 and -300 series airplanes; equipped with a MLG
having part number (P/N) 201252 series, P/N 201490 series, or P/N
10-210 series: Do the applicable actions required by paragraph
(g)(1) or (g)(2) of this AD.
(1) For airplanes equipped, as of the effective date of this AD,
with a MLG that has been previously inspected, as specified in
Airbus Service Bulletin A330-32-3220, Airbus Service Bulletin A330-
32-3248, Airbus Service Bulletin A340-32-4264, or Airbus Service
Bulletin A340-32-4286, as applicable: At the applicable times
specified in paragraphs (h)(1) and (h)(2) of this AD, do a detailed
inspection for damage (e.g., cracking and fretting) and corrosion of
the MLG sliding piston sub-assembly, bogie beam stop pad, and the
bogie beam under the stop pad; and do all applicable related
investigative and corrective actions; in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A330-32-3248,
Revision 05, including Appendix 1, dated May 4, 2016; or Airbus
Service Bulletin A340-32-4286, Revision 02, including Appendix 1,
dated January 5, 2016; as applicable; except as required by
paragraph (j) of this AD. Do all applicable related investigative
and corrective actions before further flight. Repeat the inspection
of the MLG sliding piston sub-assembly, bogie beam stop pad, and the
bogie beam under the stop pad, thereafter, at intervals not to
exceed 2,500 flight cycles or 24 months, whichever occurs first.
(2) For airplanes equipped, as of the effective date of this AD,
with a MLG that has not been previously inspected, as specified in
Airbus Service Bulletin A330-32-3220, Airbus Service Bulletin A330-
32-3248, Airbus Service Bulletin A340-32-4264, or Airbus Service
Bulletin A340-32-4286, as applicable: At the applicable times
specified in paragraphs (h)(3) and (h)(4) of this AD, do a detailed
inspection for damage (e.g., cracking and fretting) and corrosion of
the MLG sliding piston sub-assembly, bogie beam stop pad, and the
bogie beam under the stop pad; and do all applicable related
investigative and corrective actions; in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A330-32-3248,
Revision 05, including Appendix 1, dated May 4, 2016; or Airbus
Service Bulletin A340-32-4286, Revision 02, including Appendix 1,
dated January 5, 2016; as applicable; except as required by
paragraph (j) of this AD. Do all applicable related investigative
and corrective actions before further flight. Repeat the inspection
of the MLG sliding piston sub-assembly, bogie beam stop pad, and the
bogie beam under the stop pad, thereafter, at intervals not to
exceed 2,500 flight cycles or 24 months, whichever occurs first.
(h) Compliance Times for the Actions Required by Paragraph (g) of This
AD
Do the applicable actions required by paragraph (g) of this AD
at the applicable time specified in paragraph (h)(1), (h)(2),
(h)(3), or (h)(4) of this AD.
(1) For airplanes identified in paragraph (g)(1) of this AD
having a MLG P/N 201252 series or P/N 201490 series: Before the
accumulation of 2,500 total flight cycles or 24 months, whichever
occurs first since the later of the times specified in paragraphs
(h)(1)(i) and (h)(1)(ii) of this AD.
(i) Since first flight after a MLG overhaul.
(ii) Since first flight after the most recent accomplishment of
an inspection of the MLG, as specified in Airbus Service Bulletin
A330-32-3220, Airbus Service Bulletin A330-32-3248, Airbus Service
Bulletin A340-32-4264, or Airbus Service Bulletin A340-32-4286, as
applicable.
(2) For airplanes identified in paragraph (g)(1) of this AD
having a MLG P/N 10-210 series: Before the accumulation of 126
months since first flight of the MLG on an airplane or since first
flight on an airplane after the most recent inspection of the MLG,
as specified in Airbus Service Bulletin A330-32-3248, or Airbus
Service Bulletin A340-32-4286, as applicable.
(3) For airplanes identified in paragraph (g)(2) of this AD
having a MLG P/N 201252 series or P/N 201490 series: At the later of
the times specified in paragraphs (h)(3)(i) and (h)(3)(ii) of this
AD.
(i) Before the accumulation of 2,500 total flight cycles or 24
months, whichever occurs first since the later of the times
specified in paragraphs (h)(3)(i)(A) and (h)(3)(i)(B) of this AD.
(A) Since first flight of the MLG on an airplane.
(B) Since first flight after a MLG overhaul.
(ii) Within 16 months after the effective date of this AD.
(4) For airplanes identified in paragraph (g)(2) of this AD
having a MLG P/N 10-210 series: Before the accumulation of 126
months since first flight of the MLG on an airplane.
(i) Optional Overhaul
For the purposes of this AD, accomplishment of a MLG overhaul is
acceptable instead of an inspection required by paragraph (g) of
this AD. The inspections required by paragraph (g) of this AD are
not terminated by a MLG overhaul, but are required at the next
applicable compliance time required by paragraph (g) of this AD.
(j) Service Information Exception
If the applicable service information specified in paragraph (g)
of this AD specifies to contact Messier-Dowty for instructions, or
if any repair required by paragraph (g) of this AD is beyond the
maximum repair allowance specified in the applicable service
information specified in paragraph (g) of this AD: Before further
flight, repair using a method approved by the Manager, International
Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or the
European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA); or Airbus's EASA Design
Organization Approval (DOA).
(k) MLG Modification
For airplanes equipped with a MLG having P/N 201252 series or a
MLG having P/N 201490 series: Before the accumulation of 126 months
since first flight of the MLG on an airplane or since first flight
on an airplane after the most recent overhaul as of the
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effective date of this AD, as applicable, replace that MLG with a
MLG having P/N 201252 series or a MLG having P/N 201490 series that
has an improved bogie beam, as defined in Airbus Service Bulletin
A330-32-3275, dated December 23, 2015; or Airbus Service Bulletin
A340-32-4305, dated December 23, 2015; as applicable; and in
accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Messier-Bugatti-
Dowty Service Bulletin A33/34-32-306, Revision 1, including Appendix
A, dated May 31, 2016.
(l) Terminating Action Limitation
Accomplishment of corrective actions required by paragraph (g)
of this AD does not constitute terminating action for the repetitive
inspections required by this AD.
(m) Terminating Action for Certain Airplanes
(1) For airplanes with any MLG having P/N 10-210 series:
Modification of the bogie beam of each MLG having P/N 10-210 series,
as specified in Airbus Service Bulletin A330-32-3268, Revision 01,
dated September 21, 2015; or Airbus Service Bulletin A340-32-4300,
dated April 20, 2015; or Revision 01, dated September 21, 2015; as
applicable; and in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions
of Messier-Bugatti-Dowty Service Bulletin A33/34-32-305, including
Appendix A, dated April 13, 2015; constitutes terminating action for
the repetitive inspection requirements of this AD for that airplane,
provided that, following in-service modification, the airplane
remains in the post-service bulletin configuration.
(2) For airplanes with any MLG having P/N 201252 series or P/N
201490 series: Installation of both left-hand and right-hand MLG
having P/N 201252 series or P/N 201490 series that has an improved
bogie beam, as required by paragraph (k) of this AD, constitutes
terminating action for the repetitive inspections requirements of
this AD for that airplane, provided that, following in-service
modification, the airplane remains in the post-service bulletin
configuration.
(n) Parts Installation Prohibition
Do not install on any airplane a pre-Airbus modification MLG
having P/N 201252 series or a pre-Airbus modification MLG having P/N
201490 series, as specified in paragraph (n)(1) or (n)(2) of this
AD, as applicable; or a pre-Airbus modification MLG having P/N 10-
210 series, as specified in paragraph (n)(3) or (n)(4) of this AD,
as applicable.
(1) For any airplane that is in a post-Airbus Modification
205289 configuration, or on which the modification required by
paragraph (k) of this AD has been done: From the effective date of
this AD.
(2) For any airplane that is in a pre-Airbus Modification 205289
configuration, or on which the modification required by paragraph
(k) of this AD has not been done: After modification of that
airplane, as required by paragraph (k) of this AD.
(3) For any airplane that is in post-Airbus Modification 204421
configuration, or on which the modification specified in paragraph
(m)(1) of this AD has been done: From the effective date of this AD.
(4) For an airplane that is in pre-Airbus Modification 204421,
or on which the modification specified in paragraph (m)(1) of this
AD has not been done: After modification of that airplane, as
specified in paragraph (m)(1) of this AD.
(o) Credit for Previous Actions
(1) This paragraph provides credit for the actions required by
paragraph (g) of this AD, if those actions were performed before the
effective date of this AD using the service information identified
in paragraphs (o)(1)(i) through (o)(1)(vii) or (o)(2) of this AD, as
applicable.
(i) Airbus Service Bulletin A330-32-3248, dated October 5, 2011,
which is not incorporated by reference in this AD.
(ii) Airbus Service Bulletin A330-32-3248, Revision 01,
including Appendix 01, dated December 13, 2012, which was
incorporated by reference in AD 2013-10-03.
(iii) Airbus Service Bulletin A330-32-3248, Revision 02, dated
April 16, 2014, which is not incorporated by reference in this AD.
(iv) Airbus Service Bulletin A330-32-3248, Revision 03, dated
November 27, 2014, which is not incorporated by reference in this
AD.
(v) Airbus Service Bulletin A330-32-3248, Revision 04, dated
January 5, 2016, which is not incorporated by reference in this AD.
(vi) Airbus Service Bulletin A340-32-4286, dated October 5,
2011, which was incorporated by reference in AD 2013-10-03.
(vii) Airbus Service Bulletin A340-32-4286, Revision 01, dated
November 27, 2014, which is not incorporated by reference in this
AD.
(2) This paragraph provides credit for the actions required by
paragraph (k) of this AD, if those actions were performed before the
effective date of this AD using Messier-Bugatti-Dowty Service
Bulletin A33/34-32-306, dated December 21, 2015, which is not
incorporated by reference in this AD.
(p) 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 (q)(2) of this AD.
Information may be emailed to: 9-ANM-116-AMOC-REQUESTS@faa.gov.
(i) 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.
(ii) AMOCs approved previously for AD 2013-10-03 are not
approved as AMOCs with this AD.
(2) Contacting the Manufacturer: As of the effective date of
this AD, 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 EASA; or Airbus's EASA DOA. If
approved by the DOA, the approval must include the DOA-authorized
signature.
(3) Required for Compliance (RC): Except as required by
paragraph (j) of this AD: If any service information contains
procedures or tests that are identified as RC, those procedures and
tests must be done to comply with this AD; any procedures or tests
that are not identified as RC are recommended. Those procedures and
tests that are not identified as RC may be deviated from using
accepted methods in accordance with the operator's maintenance or
inspection program without obtaining approval of an AMOC, provided
the procedures and tests identified as RC can be done and the
airplane can be put back in an airworthy condition. Any
substitutions or changes to procedures or tests identified as RC
require approval of an AMOC.
(q) Related Information
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information
(MCAI) EASA AD 2016-0108, dated June 8, 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-2016-3984.
(2) For more information about this AD, contact Vladimir
Ulyanov, Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, ANM-116,
Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton,
WA 98057-3356; telephone 425-227-1138; 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 (r)(3), (r)(4), and (r)(5) of this AD.
(r) 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 A330-32-3248, Revision 05, including
Appendix 1, dated May 4, 2016.
(ii) Airbus Service Bulletin A330-32-3268, Revision 01, dated
September 21, 2015.
(iii) Airbus Service Bulletin A330-32-3275, dated December 23,
2015.
(iv) Airbus Service Bulletin A340-32-4286, Revision 02,
including Appendix 1, dated January 5, 2016.
(v) Airbus Service Bulletin A340-32-4300, dated April 20, 2015.
(vi) Airbus Service Bulletin A340-32-4300, Revision 01, dated
September 21, 2015.
(vii) Airbus Service Bulletin A340-32-4305, dated December 23,
2015.
(viii) Messier Bugatti Dowty Service Bulletin A33/34-32-305,
including Appendix A, dated April 13, 2015.
(ix) Messier Bugatti Dowty Service Bulletin A33/34-32-306,
Revision 1, including Appendix A, dated May 31, 2016.
(3) For Airbus service information identified in this AD,
contact Airbus SAS,
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Airworthiness Office--EAL, 1 Rond Point Maurice Bellonte, 31707
Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone: +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax: +33 5 61
93 45 80; email: airworthiness.A330-A340@airbus.com; Internet https://www.airbus.com.
(4) For Messier-Bugatti-Dowty service information identified in
this final rule, contact Messier Services Americas, Customer Support
Center, 45360 Severn Way, Sterling, VA 20166-8910; phone: 703-450-
8233; fax: 703-404-1621; Internet: https://techpubs.services/messier-dowty.com.
(5) 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.
(6) 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 23, 2017.
Chris Spangenberg,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
[FR Doc. 2017-13949 Filed 7-5-17; 8:45 am]
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