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Federal Register
Vol. 82, No. 176
Wednesday, September 13, 2017
This section of the FEDERAL REGISTER
contains regulatory documents having general
applicability and legal effect, most of which
are keyed to and codified in the Code of
Federal Regulations, which is published under
50 titles pursuant to 44 U.S.C. 1510.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2017–0809; Product
Identifier 2017–NM–094–AD; Amendment
39–19030; AD 2017–18–21]
RIN 2120–AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus
Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Final rule; request for
comments.
AGENCY:
We are superseding
Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2017–13–
12, which applied to all Airbus Model
A318 and A319 series airplanes; Model
A320–211, –212, –214, –231, –232, and
–233 airplanes; and Model A321–111,
–112, –131, –211, –212, –213, –231, and
–232 airplanes. AD 2017–13–12
required modification or replacement of
certain side stay assemblies of the main
landing gear (MLG). This new AD
clarifies the formatting of a figure in the
published version of AD 2017–13–12.
This new AD was prompted by reports
indicating that affected parties
misinterpreted the applicability of the
affected part numbers due to the
formatting of a figure in the published
version of AD 2017–13–12, which could
result in a negative effect on
compliance. We are issuing this AD to
address the unsafe condition on these
products.
SUMMARY:
This AD is effective September
28, 2017.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of certain publications listed in this AD
as of August 9, 2017 (82 FR 30949, July
5, 2017).
We must receive comments on this
AD by October 30, 2017.
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DATES:
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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: U.S. Department of
Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5
p.m., Monday through Friday, except
Federal holidays.
For Airbus service information
identified in this final rule, contact
Airbus, Airworthiness Office–EIAS, 1
Rond Point Maurice Bellonte, 31707
Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone: +33 5
61 93 36 96; fax: +33 5 61 93 44 51;
email: account.airworth-eas@
airbus.com; Internet: https://
www.airbus.com.
For Messier-Dowty service
information identified in this final rule,
contact Messier-Dowty: Messier
Services Americas, Customer Support
Center, 45360 Severn Way, Sterling, VA
20166–8910; telephone: 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
Standards Branch, 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–
0809.
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–
0809; 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,
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Docket Operations, M–30, West
Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140,
1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
Washington, DC 20590.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Sanjay Ralhan, Aerospace Engineer,
International Section, Transport
Standards Branch, FAA, 1601 Lind
Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356;
telephone 425–227–1405; fax 425–227–
1149.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Discussion
On June 19, 2017, we issued AD
2017–13–12, Amendment 39–18942 (82
FR 30949, July 5, 2017) (‘‘AD 2017–13–
12’’), which applied to all Airbus Model
A318 series airplanes and A319 series
airplanes; Model A320–211, –212, –214,
–231, –232, and –233 airplanes; and
Model A321–111, –112, –131, –211,
–212, –213, –231, and –232 airplanes.
AD 2017–13–12 was prompted by an
evaluation by the design approval
holder (DAH), which indicates that the
main landing gear (MLG) does not
comply with certification specifications,
which could result in a locking failure
of the MLG side stay. AD 2017–13–12
required modification or replacement of
certain MLG side stay assemblies. We
issued AD 2017–13–12 prevent possible
collapse of the MLG during takeoff and
landing.
Since we issued AD 2017–13–12, we
have received reports indicating that
affected parties misinterpreted the
applicability of the affected part
numbers due to the formatting of figure
1 to paragraphs (g), (h), and (i) in the
published version of AD 2017–13–12,
which could result in a negative effect
on compliance. Therefore, we have
determined that clarification of the
formatting of the published figure is
necessary.
The European Aviation Safety Agency
(EASA), which is the Technical Agent
for the Member States of the European
Union, has issued EASA AD 2016–
0018R1, dated September 14, 2016
(referred to after this as the Mandatory
Continuing Airworthiness Information,
or ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe
condition for all Airbus Model A318
and A319 series airplanes; Model A320–
211, –212, –214, –231, –232, and –233
airplanes; and Model A321–111, –112,
–131, –211, –212, –213, –231, and –232
airplanes. The EASA AD is referenced
in AD 2017–13–12. EASA has not
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revised its AD since the issuance of AD
2017–13–12.
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–
0809.
Related Service Information Under 1
CFR Part 51
We have reviewed the following
service information.
• Airbus Service Bulletin A320–32–
1429, Revision 01, dated February 29,
2016.
• Messier-Bugatti-Dowty Service
Bulletin 200–32–315, dated April 24,
2015.
• Messier-Bugatti-Dowty Service
Bulletin 201–32–63, dated April 24,
2015.
The service information describes
procedures for modifying the MLG side
stay assembly. The Messier-BugattiDowty documents are distinct since
they apply to different airplane models.
This service information is reasonably
available because the interested parties
have access to it through their normal
course of business or by the means
identified in the ADDRESSES section.
FAA’s Determination and Requirements
of This 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 issuing this
AD because we evaluated all pertinent
information and determined the unsafe
condition exists and is likely to exist or
develop on other products of the same
type design.
FAA’s Justification and Determination
of the Effective Date
We are superseding AD 2017–13–12
to clarify the formatting of a figure in
the regulatory text of the published AD.
No other changes have been made to AD
2017–13–12. Therefore, we determined
that notice and opportunity for prior
public comment are unnecessary.
Comments Invited
This AD is a final rule that involves
requirements affecting flight safety, and
we did not precede it by notice and
opportunity for public comment. We
invite you to send any written relevant
data, views, or arguments about this AD.
Send your comments to an address
listed under the ADDRESSES section.
Include ‘‘Docket No. FAA–2017–0809;
Product Identifier 2017–NM–094–AD’’
at the beginning of your comments. We
specifically invite comments on the
overall regulatory, economic,
environmental, and energy aspects of
this AD. We will consider all comments
received by the closing date and may
amend this 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 AD.
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this AD affects 959
airplanes of U.S. registry. This AD adds
no new economic burden to AD 2017–
13–12. We estimate the following costs
to comply with this AD:
ESTIMATED COSTS
Labor cost
Replacement or modification (retained actions from AD 2017–13–12).
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Action
9 work-hours × $85 per hour = $765 .............
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.
This AD is issued in accordance with
authority delegated by the Executive
Director, Aircraft Certification Service,
as authorized by FAA Order 8000.51C.
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In accordance with that order, issuance
of ADs is normally a function of the
Compliance and Airworthiness
Division, but during this transition
period, the Executive Director has
delegated the authority to issue ADs
applicable to transport category
airplanes to the Director of the System
Oversight Division.
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);
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Cost per
product
$14,104
Cost on U.S.
operators
$14,869
$14,259,371
3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in
Alaska; and
4. Will not have a significant
economic impact, positive or negative,
on a substantial number of small entities
under the criteria of the Regulatory
Flexibility Act.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
safety, Incorporation by reference,
Safety.
Adoption of the Amendment
Accordingly, under the authority
delegated to me by the Administrator,
the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as
follows:
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
DIRECTIVES
1. The authority citation for part 39
continues to read as follows:
■
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
§ 39.13
[Amended]
2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by
removing airworthiness directive (AD)
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2017–13–12, Amendment 39–18942 (82
FR 30949, July 5, 2017), and adding the
following new AD:
(d) Subject
2017–18–21 Airbus: Amendment 39–19030;
Docket No. FAA–2017–0809; Product
Identifier 2017–NM–094–AD.
(e) Reason
(a) Effective Date
This AD is effective September 28, 2017.
(b) Affected ADs
This AD replaces AD 2017–13–12,
Amendment 39–18942 (82 FR 30949, July 5,
2017) (‘‘AD 2017–13–12’’).
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to the airplanes identified
in paragraphs (c)(1), (c)(2), (c)(3), and (c)(4)
of this AD, certificated in any category, all
manufacturer serial numbers.
(1) Airbus Model A318–111, –112, –121,
and –122 airplanes.
(2) Airbus Model A319–111, –112, –113,
–114, –115, –131, –132, and –133 airplanes.
(3) Airbus Model A320–211, –212, –214,
–231, –232, and –233 airplanes.
(4) Airbus Model A321–111, –112, –131,
–211, –212, –213, –231, and –232 airplanes.
Air Transport Association (ATA) of
America Code 32, Landing Gear.
This AD was prompted by an evaluation by
the design approval holder that indicates that
the main landing gear (MLG) does not
comply with certification specifications,
which could result in a locking failure of the
MLG side stay. We are issuing this AD to
prevent possible collapse of the MLG during
takeoff and landing.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the
compliance times specified, unless already
done.
(g) Retained Modification or Replacement,
With Revised Figure Formatting
This paragraph restates the requirements of
paragraph (g) of AD 2017–13–12, with
revised figure formatting. Within 120 months
after August 9, 2017 (the effective date of AD
2017–13–12), accomplish the action specified
in paragraph (g)(1) or (g)(2) of this AD.
(1) Modify each MLG side stay assembly
having a part number listed in figure 1 to
paragraphs (g), (h), and (i) of this AD, in
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accordance with the Accomplishment
Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A320–
32–1429, Revision 01, dated February 29,
2016, and the service information specified
in paragraph (g)(1)(i) or (g)(1)(ii) of this AD,
as applicable. The modification may be done
‘‘off wing,’’ provided the modified MLG is
reinstalled on the airplane.
(i) For Model A318 Ssries airplanes; Model
A319 series airplanes; and Model A320–211,
–212, –214, –231, –232, and –233 airplanes:
Messier-Bugatti-Dowty Service Bulletin 200–
32–315, dated April 24, 2015.
(ii) For Model A321 series airplanes:
Messier-Bugatti-Dowty Service Bulletin 201–
32–63, dated April 24, 2015.
(2) Replace the MLG side stay assembly
with a side stay assembly that has been
modified in accordance with paragraph (g)(1)
of this AD. Do the replacement using a
method approved by the Manager,
International Section, Transport Standards
Branch, FAA; or the European Aviation
Safety Agency (EASA); or Airbus’s EASA
Design Organization Approval (DOA).
Note 1 to paragraph (g)(2) of this AD:
Additional guidance for the replacement can
be found in Chapter 32 of the Airbus A318/
A319/A320/A321 Aircraft Maintenance
Manual.
FIGURE 1 TO PARAGRAPHS (g), (h), AND (i) OF THIS AD—AFFECTED MLG SIDE STAY ASSEMBLIES
Models
Affected part Nos.
(P/N)
A318–111, A318–112, A318–121, A318–122, A319–111, A319–112,
A319–113, A319–114, A319–115, A319–131, A319–132, A319–133,
A320–211, A320–212, A320–214, A320–231, A320–232, and A320–
233 airplanes.
Strike
number not
cancelled
201166001–xxx 1 .........................................................
201166002–xxx.1
201166003–xxx.1
201166004–xxx.1
201166005–xxx.1
201166006–xxx.1
201166007–xxx.1
201166008–xxx.1
201166009–xxx.1
201166010–xxx.1
201166011–xxx.1
201166012–xxx.2
201166013–000 through 201166013–030 inclusive.2
201166014–000 through 201166014–030 inclusive.2
201390001–000 through 201390001–040 inclusive.2
201390002–000 through 201390002–040 inclusive.2
201527001–000 through 201527001–025 inclusive.2
201527002–000 through 201527002–025 inclusive.2
201524001–000 through 201524001–035 inclusive.2
201524002–000 through 201524002–035 inclusive.2
201660001–000 through 201660001–030 inclusive.2
201660002–000 through 201660002–030 inclusive.2
A321–111, A321–112, and A321–131 airplanes ......................................
A321–211, A321–212, A321–213, A321–231, and A321–232 airplanes
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15
15
1 The
‘xxx’ used in this figure can be any 3-digit combination.
having a P/N with no dash number after the first 9 digits are also affected. Units having a P/N with the first 9 digits and a dash number
higher than those listed, are not affected by the requirements of this AD.
2 Units
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(h) Retained Provisions for Unaffected
Airplanes, With No Changes
This paragraph restates the provisions of
paragraph (h) of AD 2017–13–12, with no
changes. An airplane on which Airbus
Modification (Mod) 156646, Airbus Mod
161202, or Airbus Mod 161346 has been
embodied in production is not affected by the
requirements of paragraph (g) of this AD,
provided it is determined that no part having
a part number identified in figure 1 to
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paragraphs (g), (h), and (i) of this AD has
been installed on that airplane since the date
of issuance of the original certificate of
airworthiness or the original export
certificate of airworthiness. A review of the
airplane maintenance records is acceptable to
make this determination, provided that these
records are accurate and can be relied upon
to conclusively make that determination.
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(i) Retained Parts Installation Prohibition,
With No Changes
This paragraph restates the requirements of
paragraph (i) of AD 2017–13–12, with no
changes. As of August 9, 2017 (the effective
date of AD 2017–13–12), do not install on
any airplane, an MLG side stay assembly
having a part number, with the strike number
not cancelled, as identified in figure 1 to
paragraphs (g), (h), and (i) of this AD, unless
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it has been modified in accordance with the
requirements of paragraph (g) of this AD.
(j) Retained Credit for Previous Actions,
With No Changes
This paragraph restates the provisions of
paragraph (j) of AD 2017–13–12, with no
changes. This paragraph provides credit for
actions required by paragraph (g) of this AD,
if those actions were performed before
August 9, 2017 (the effective date of AD
2017–13–12), using Airbus Service Bulletin
A320–32–1429, dated September 10, 2015.
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(k) Other FAA AD Provisions
The following provisions also apply to this
AD:
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs): The Manager, International
Section, Transport Standards Branch, 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
Section, send it to the attention of the person
identified in paragraph (l)(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 Section,
Transport Standards Branch, FAA; or EASA;
or Airbus’s EASA DOA. If approved by the
DOA, the approval must include the DOAauthorized signature.
(3) Required for Compliance (RC): If any
service information contains procedures or
tests that are identified as RC, those
procedures and tests must be done to comply
with this AD; any procedures or tests that are
not identified as RC are recommended. Those
procedures and tests that are not identified
as RC may be deviated from using accepted
methods in accordance with the operator’s
maintenance or inspection program without
obtaining approval of an AMOC, provided
the procedures and tests identified as RC can
be done and the airplane can be put back in
an airworthy condition. Any substitutions or
changes to procedures or tests identified as
RC require approval of an AMOC.
(l) Related Information
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing
Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA AD
2016–0018R1, dated September 14, 2016, for
related information. You may examine the
MCAI on the Internet at https://
www.regulations.gov by searching for and
locating Docket No. FAA–2017–0809.
(2) For more information about this AD,
contact Sanjay Ralhan, Aerospace Engineer,
International Section, Transport Standards
Branch, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW.,
Renton, WA 98057–3356; telephone 425–
227–1405; fax 425–227–1149.
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(3) Service information identified in this
AD that is not incorporated by reference is
available at the addresses specified in
paragraphs (m)(3), (m)(4), and (m)(5) of this
AD.
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
(m) Material Incorporated by Reference
[Docket No. 31152; Amdt. No. 3763]
(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.
(3) The following service information was
approved for IBR on August 9, 2017 (82 FR
30949, July 5, 2017).
(i) Airbus Service Bulletin A320–32–1429,
Revision 01, dated February 29, 2016.
(ii) Messier-Bugatti-Dowty Service Bulletin
200–32–315, dated April 24, 2015.
(iii) Messier-Bugatti-Dowty Service
Bulletin 201–32–63, dated April 24, 2015.
(4) For Airbus service information
identified in this AD, contact Airbus,
Airworthiness Office—EIAS, 1 Rond Point
Maurice Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex,
France; telephone: +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax:
+33 5 61 93 44 51; email: account.airwortheas@airbus.com; Internet: https://
www.airbus.com.
(5) For Messier-Dowty service information
identified in this AD, contact Messier-Dowty:
Messier Services Americas, Customer
Support Center, 45360 Severn Way, Sterling,
VA 20166–8910; telephone: 703–450–8233;
fax: 703–404–1621; Internet: https://
techpubs.services/messier-dowty.com.
(6) You may view this service information
at the FAA, Transport Standards Branch,
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For
information on the availability of this
material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221.
(7) 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 August
31, 2017.
Dionne Palermo,
Acting Director, System Oversight Division,
Aircraft Certification Service.
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Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 97
Standard Instrument Approach
Procedures, and Takeoff Minimums
and Obstacle Departure Procedures;
Miscellaneous Amendments
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
This rule establishes, amends,
suspends, or removes Standard
Instrument Approach Procedures
(SIAPs) and associated Takeoff
Minimums and Obstacle Departure
Procedures (ODPs) for operations at
certain airports. These regulatory
actions are needed because of the
adoption of new or revised criteria, or
because of changes occurring in the
National Airspace System, such as the
commissioning of new navigational
facilities, adding new obstacles, or
changing air traffic requirements. These
changes are designed to provide safe
and efficient use of the navigable
airspace and to promote safe flight
operations under instrument flight rules
at the affected airports.
DATES: This rule is effective September
13, 2017. The compliance date for each
SIAP, associated Takeoff Minimums,
and ODP is specified in the amendatory
provisions.
The incorporation by reference of
certain publications listed in the
regulations is approved by the Director
of the Federal Register as of September
13, 2017.
ADDRESSES: Availability of matters
incorporated by reference in the
amendment is as follows:
SUMMARY:
For Examination
1. U.S. Department of Transportation,
Docket Ops-M30, 1200 New Jersey
Avenue SE., West Bldg., Ground Floor,
Washington, DC 20590–0001.
2. The FAA Air Traffic Organization
Service Area in which the affected
airport is located;
3. The office of Aeronautical
Navigation Products, 6500 South
MacArthur Blvd., Oklahoma City, OK
73169 or,
4. 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/code_of_federal_
regulations/ibr_locations.html.
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Federal Register / Vol. 82, No. 176 / Wednesday, September 13, 2017 /
Rules and Regulations
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2017-0809; Product Identifier 2017-NM-094-AD; Amendment
39-19030; AD 2017-18-21]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Final rule; request for comments.
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SUMMARY: We are superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2017-13-12,
which applied to all Airbus Model A318 and A319 series airplanes; Model
A320-211, -212, -214, -231, -232, and -233 airplanes; and Model A321-
111, -112, -131, -211, -212, -213, -231, and -232 airplanes. AD 2017-
13-12 required modification or replacement of certain side stay
assemblies of the main landing gear (MLG). This new AD clarifies the
formatting of a figure in the published version of AD 2017-13-12. This
new AD was prompted by reports indicating that affected parties
misinterpreted the applicability of the affected part numbers due to
the formatting of a figure in the published version of AD 2017-13-12,
which could result in a negative effect on compliance. We are issuing
this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
DATES: This AD is effective September 28, 2017.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of certain publications listed in this AD as of August 9,
2017 (82 FR 30949, July 5, 2017).
We must receive comments on this AD by October 30, 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: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New
Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday
through Friday, except Federal holidays.
For Airbus service information identified in this final rule,
contact Airbus, Airworthiness Office-EIAS, 1 Rond Point Maurice
Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone: +33 5 61 93 36 96;
fax: +33 5 61 93 44 51; email: account.airworth-eas@airbus.com;
Internet: https://www.airbus.com.
For Messier-Dowty service information identified in this final
rule, contact Messier-Dowty: Messier Services Americas, Customer
Support Center, 45360 Severn Way, Sterling, VA 20166-8910; telephone:
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 Standards Branch, 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-
0809.
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-
0809; 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: Sanjay Ralhan, Aerospace Engineer,
International Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA, 1601 Lind
Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; telephone 425-227-1405; fax 425-227-
1149.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Discussion
On June 19, 2017, we issued AD 2017-13-12, Amendment 39-18942 (82
FR 30949, July 5, 2017) (``AD 2017-13-12''), which applied to all
Airbus Model A318 series airplanes and A319 series airplanes; Model
A320-211, -212, -214, -231, -232, and -233 airplanes; and Model A321-
111, -112, -131, -211, -212, -213, -231, and -232 airplanes. AD 2017-
13-12 was prompted by an evaluation by the design approval holder
(DAH), which indicates that the main landing gear (MLG) does not comply
with certification specifications, which could result in a locking
failure of the MLG side stay. AD 2017-13-12 required modification or
replacement of certain MLG side stay assemblies. We issued AD 2017-13-
12 prevent possible collapse of the MLG during takeoff and landing.
Since we issued AD 2017-13-12, we have received reports indicating
that affected parties misinterpreted the applicability of the affected
part numbers due to the formatting of figure 1 to paragraphs (g), (h),
and (i) in the published version of AD 2017-13-12, which could result
in a negative effect on compliance. Therefore, we have determined that
clarification of the formatting of the published figure is necessary.
The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical
Agent for the Member States of the European Union, has issued EASA AD
2016-0018R1, dated September 14, 2016 (referred to after this as the
Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or ``the MCAI''), to
correct an unsafe condition for all Airbus Model A318 and A319 series
airplanes; Model A320-211, -212, -214, -231, -232, and -233 airplanes;
and Model A321-111, -112, -131, -211, -212, -213, -231, and -232
airplanes. The EASA AD is referenced in AD 2017-13-12. EASA has not
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revised its AD since the issuance of AD 2017-13-12.
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-
0809.
Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51
We have reviewed the following service information.
Airbus Service Bulletin A320-32-1429, Revision 01, dated
February 29, 2016.
Messier-Bugatti-Dowty Service Bulletin 200-32-315, dated
April 24, 2015.
Messier-Bugatti-Dowty Service Bulletin 201-32-63, dated
April 24, 2015.
The service information describes procedures for modifying the MLG
side stay assembly. The Messier-Bugatti-Dowty documents are distinct
since they apply to different airplane models. This service information
is reasonably available because the interested parties have access to
it through their normal course of business or by the means identified
in the ADDRESSES section.
FAA's Determination and Requirements of This 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 issuing this AD because we
evaluated all pertinent information and determined the unsafe condition
exists and is likely to exist or develop on other products of the same
type design.
FAA's Justification and Determination of the Effective Date
We are superseding AD 2017-13-12 to clarify the formatting of a
figure in the regulatory text of the published AD. No other changes
have been made to AD 2017-13-12. Therefore, we determined that notice
and opportunity for prior public comment are unnecessary.
Comments Invited
This AD is a final rule that involves requirements affecting flight
safety, and we did not precede it by notice and opportunity for public
comment. We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or
arguments about this AD. Send your comments to an address listed under
the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2017-0809; Product
Identifier 2017-NM-094-AD'' at the beginning of your comments. We
specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory, economic,
environmental, and energy aspects of this AD. We will consider all
comments received by the closing date and may amend this 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 AD.
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this AD affects 959 airplanes of U.S. registry.
This AD adds no new economic burden to AD 2017-13-12. We estimate the
following costs to comply with this AD:
Estimated Costs
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Cost per Cost on U.S.
Action Labor cost Parts cost product operators
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Replacement or modification (retained 9 work-hours x $85 per $14,104 $14,869 $14,259,371
actions from AD 2017-13-12). hour = $765.
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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.
This AD is issued in accordance with authority delegated by the
Executive Director, Aircraft Certification Service, as authorized by
FAA Order 8000.51C. In accordance with that order, issuance of ADs is
normally a function of the Compliance and Airworthiness Division, but
during this transition period, the Executive Director has delegated the
authority to issue ADs applicable to transport category airplanes to
the Director of the System Oversight Division.
Regulatory Findings
We determined that this AD will not have federalism implications
under Executive Order 13132. This AD will not have a substantial direct
effect on the States, on the relationship between the national
government and the States, or on the distribution of power and
responsibilities among the various levels of government.
For the reasons discussed above, I certify that this AD:
1. Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive Order
12866;
2. Is not a ``significant rule'' under the DOT Regulatory Policies
and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979);
3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska; and
4. Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or
negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria
of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by
reference, Safety.
Adoption of the Amendment
Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the
Administrator, the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows:
PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES
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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 removing airworthiness directive (AD)
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2017-13-12, Amendment 39-18942 (82 FR 30949, July 5, 2017), and adding
the following new AD:
2017-18-21 Airbus: Amendment 39-19030; Docket No. FAA-2017-0809;
Product Identifier 2017-NM-094-AD.
(a) Effective Date
This AD is effective September 28, 2017.
(b) Affected ADs
This AD replaces AD 2017-13-12, Amendment 39-18942 (82 FR 30949,
July 5, 2017) (``AD 2017-13-12'').
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to the airplanes identified in paragraphs
(c)(1), (c)(2), (c)(3), and (c)(4) of this AD, certificated in any
category, all manufacturer serial numbers.
(1) Airbus Model A318-111, -112, -121, and -122 airplanes.
(2) Airbus Model A319-111, -112, -113, -114, -115, -131, -132,
and -133 airplanes.
(3) Airbus Model A320-211, -212, -214, -231, -232, and -233
airplanes.
(4) Airbus Model A321-111, -112, -131, -211, -212, -213, -231,
and -232 airplanes.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 32, Landing
Gear.
(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by an evaluation by the design approval
holder that indicates that the main landing gear (MLG) does not
comply with certification specifications, which could result in a
locking failure of the MLG side stay. We are issuing this AD to
prevent possible collapse of the MLG during takeoff and landing.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified,
unless already done.
(g) Retained Modification or Replacement, With Revised Figure
Formatting
This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (g) of AD
2017-13-12, with revised figure formatting. Within 120 months after
August 9, 2017 (the effective date of AD 2017-13-12), accomplish the
action specified in paragraph (g)(1) or (g)(2) of this AD.
(1) Modify each MLG side stay assembly having a part number
listed in figure 1 to paragraphs (g), (h), and (i) of this AD, in
accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Service
Bulletin A320-32-1429, Revision 01, dated February 29, 2016, and the
service information specified in paragraph (g)(1)(i) or (g)(1)(ii)
of this AD, as applicable. The modification may be done ``off
wing,'' provided the modified MLG is reinstalled on the airplane.
(i) For Model A318 Ssries airplanes; Model A319 series
airplanes; and Model A320-211, -212, -214, -231, -232, and -233
airplanes: Messier-Bugatti-Dowty Service Bulletin 200-32-315, dated
April 24, 2015.
(ii) For Model A321 series airplanes: Messier-Bugatti-Dowty
Service Bulletin 201-32-63, dated April 24, 2015.
(2) Replace the MLG side stay assembly with a side stay assembly
that has been modified in accordance with paragraph (g)(1) of this
AD. Do the replacement using a method approved by the Manager,
International Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA; or the
European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA); or Airbus's EASA Design
Organization Approval (DOA).
Note 1 to paragraph (g)(2) of this AD: Additional guidance for
the replacement can be found in Chapter 32 of the Airbus A318/A319/
A320/A321 Aircraft Maintenance Manual.
Figure 1 to Paragraphs (g), (h), and (i) of This AD--Affected MLG Side Stay Assemblies
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Strike number
Models Affected part Nos. (P/N) not cancelled
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A318-111, A318-112, A318-121, 201166001-xxx \1\................................................ 12
A318-122, A319-111, A319- 201166002-xxx.\1\................................................
112, A319-113, A319-114, 201166003-xxx.\1\................................................
A319-115, A319-131, A319- 201166004-xxx.\1\................................................
132, A319-133, A320-211, 201166005-xxx.\1\................................................
A320-212, A320-214, A320-
231, A320-232, and A320-233
airplanes.
201166006-xxx.\1\
201166007-xxx.\1\
201166008-xxx.\1\
201166009-xxx.\1\
201166010-xxx.\1\
201166011-xxx.\1\
201166012-xxx.\2\
201166013-000 through 201166013-030 inclusive.\2\
201166014-000 through 201166014-030 inclusive.\2\
A321-111, A321-112, and A321- 201390001-000 through 201390001-040 inclusive.\2\ 15
131 airplanes. 201390002-000 through 201390002-040 inclusive.\2\................
201527001-000 through 201527001-025 inclusive.\2\
201527002-000 through 201527002-025 inclusive.\2\
A321-211, A321-212, A321-213, 201524001-000 through 201524001-035 inclusive.\2\ 15
A321-231, and A321-232 201524002-000 through 201524002-035 inclusive.\2\................
airplanes. 201660001-000 through 201660001-030 inclusive.\2\................
201660002-000 through 201660002-030 inclusive.\2\................
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\1\ The `xxx' used in this figure can be any 3-digit combination.
\2\ Units having a P/N with no dash number after the first 9 digits are also affected. Units having a P/N with
the first 9 digits and a dash number higher than those listed, are not affected by the requirements of this
AD.
(h) Retained Provisions for Unaffected Airplanes, With No Changes
This paragraph restates the provisions of paragraph (h) of AD
2017-13-12, with no changes. An airplane on which Airbus
Modification (Mod) 156646, Airbus Mod 161202, or Airbus Mod 161346
has been embodied in production is not affected by the requirements
of paragraph (g) of this AD, provided it is determined that no part
having a part number identified in figure 1 to paragraphs (g), (h),
and (i) of this AD has been installed on that airplane since the
date of issuance of the original certificate of airworthiness or the
original export certificate of airworthiness. A review of the
airplane maintenance records is acceptable to make this
determination, provided that these records are accurate and can be
relied upon to conclusively make that determination.
(i) Retained Parts Installation Prohibition, With No Changes
This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (i) of AD
2017-13-12, with no changes. As of August 9, 2017 (the effective
date of AD 2017-13-12), do not install on any airplane, an MLG side
stay assembly having a part number, with the strike number not
cancelled, as identified in figure 1 to paragraphs (g), (h), and (i)
of this AD, unless
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it has been modified in accordance with the requirements of
paragraph (g) of this AD.
(j) Retained Credit for Previous Actions, With No Changes
This paragraph restates the provisions of paragraph (j) of AD
2017-13-12, with no changes. This paragraph provides credit for
actions required by paragraph (g) of this AD, if those actions were
performed before August 9, 2017 (the effective date of AD 2017-13-
12), using Airbus Service Bulletin A320-32-1429, dated September 10,
2015.
(k) Other FAA AD Provisions
The following provisions also apply to this AD:
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager,
International Section, Transport Standards Branch, 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 Section, send it to the
attention of the person identified in paragraph (l)(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
Section, Transport Standards Branch, 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): 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.
(l) Related Information
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information
(MCAI) EASA AD 2016-0018R1, dated September 14, 2016, for related
information. You may examine the MCAI on the Internet at https://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-
2017-0809.
(2) For more information about this AD, contact Sanjay Ralhan,
Aerospace Engineer, International Section, Transport Standards
Branch, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; telephone
425-227-1405; 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 (m)(3), (m)(4), and (m)(5) of this AD.
(m) Material Incorporated by Reference
(1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the
incorporation by reference (IBR) of the service information listed
in this paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
(2) You must use this service information as applicable to do
the actions required by this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise.
(3) The following service information was approved for IBR on
August 9, 2017 (82 FR 30949, July 5, 2017).
(i) Airbus Service Bulletin A320-32-1429, Revision 01, dated
February 29, 2016.
(ii) Messier-Bugatti-Dowty Service Bulletin 200-32-315, dated
April 24, 2015.
(iii) Messier-Bugatti-Dowty Service Bulletin 201-32-63, dated
April 24, 2015.
(4) For Airbus service information identified in this AD,
contact Airbus, Airworthiness Office--EIAS, 1 Rond Point Maurice
Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone: +33 5 61 93 36 96;
fax: +33 5 61 93 44 51; email: account.airworth-eas@airbus.com;
Internet: https://www.airbus.com.
(5) For Messier-Dowty service information identified in this AD,
contact Messier-Dowty: Messier Services Americas, Customer Support
Center, 45360 Severn Way, Sterling, VA 20166-8910; telephone: 703-
450-8233; fax: 703-404-1621; Internet: https://techpubs.services/messier-dowty.com.
(6) You may view this service information at the FAA, Transport
Standards Branch, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For information
on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 425-227-1221.
(7) 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 August 31, 2017.
Dionne Palermo,
Acting Director, System Oversight Division, Aircraft Certification
Service.
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