Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes, 48906-48910 [2017-22709]
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Airworthiness Limitation Items (DT–ALI),’’
Variation 1.1, dated January 25, 2016.
(3) Airbus A310 Airworthiness Limitations
Section (ALS), Part 2, ‘‘Damage Tolerant
Airworthiness Limitation Items (DT–ALI),’’
Variation 1.2, dated July 22, 2016.
Adoption of the Amendment
Accordingly, under the authority
delegated to me by the Administrator,
the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as
follows:
(h) No Alternative Actions or Intervals
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
DIRECTIVES
1. The authority citation for part 39
continues to read as follows:
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Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
§ 39.13
[Amended]
2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
the following new airworthiness
directive (AD):
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2017–21–08 Airbus: Amendment 39–19079;
Docket No. FAA–2017–0628; Product
Identifier 2016–NM–207–AD.
(b) Affected ADs
This AD affects AD 2013–13–13,
Amendment 39–17501 (79 FR 48957, August
19, 2014) (‘‘AD 2013–13–13’’).
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to all Airbus Model A310–
203, –204, –221, –222, –304, –322, –324, and
–325 airplanes, certificated in any category,
all manufacturer serial numbers.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of
America Code 05.
(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by a revision of
certain airworthiness limitation items (ALI)
documents, which require more restrictive
maintenance requirements and airworthiness
limitations. We are issuing this AD to prevent
fatigue cracking, damage, or corrosion in
principal structural elements, which could
result in reduced structural integrity of the
airplane.
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(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the
compliance times specified, unless already
done.
(g) Revision of Maintenance or Inspection
Program
Within 3 months after the effective date of
this AD, revise the maintenance or inspection
program, as applicable, to incorporate the
information specified in paragraphs (g)(1),
(g)(2), and (g)(3) of this AD. The initial
compliance times for doing the tasks is at the
time specified in the service information
identified in paragraphs (g)(1), (g)(2), and
(g)(3) of this AD, or within 3 months after the
effective date of this AD, whichever occurs
later.
(1) Airbus A310 Airworthiness Limitations
Section (ALS), Part 2, ‘‘Damage Tolerant
Airworthiness Limitation Items (DT–ALI),’’
Revision 01, dated August 7, 2015.
(2) Airbus A310 Airworthiness Limitations
Section (ALS), Part 2, ‘‘Damage Tolerant
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(i) Terminating Action for AD 2013–13–13
Accomplishing the actions required by this
AD terminates all requirements of AD 2013–
13–13 for that airplane only.
(j) Other FAA AD Provisions
(a) Effective Date
This AD is effective November 27, 2017.
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After the maintenance or inspection
program has been revised as required by
paragraph (g) of this AD, no alternative
actions (e.g., inspections) or intervals may be
used unless the actions and/or intervals are
approved as an alternative method of
compliance (AMOC) in accordance with the
procedures specified in paragraph (j)(1) of
this AD.
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 International Section, send it
to the attention of the person identified in
paragraph (k)(2) of this AD. Information may
be emailed to: 9-ANM-116-AMOCREQUESTS@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 the
European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA); or
Airbus’s EASA Design Organization
Approval (DOA). If approved by the DOA,
the approval must include the DOAauthorized signature.
(k) Related Information
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing
Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA AD
2016–0217, dated November 2, 2016, for
related information. This MCAI may be
found in the AD docket on the Internet at
https://www.regulations.gov by searching for
and locating Docket No. FAA–2017–0628.
(2) For more information about this AD,
contact Dan Rodina, Aerospace Engineer,
International Section, Transport Standards
Branch, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW.,
Renton, WA 98057–3356; telephone 425–
227–2125; fax 425–227–1149.
(l) Material Incorporated by Reference
(1) The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
(IBR) of the service information listed in this
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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 A310 Airworthiness Limitations
Section (ALS), Part 2, ‘‘Damage Tolerant
Airworthiness Limitation Items (DT–ALI),’’
Revision 01, dated August 7, 2015.
(ii) Airbus A310 Airworthiness Limitations
Section (ALS), Part 2, ‘‘Damage Tolerant
Airworthiness Limitation Items (DT–ALI),’’
Variation 1.1, dated January 25, 2016.
(iii) Airbus A310 Airworthiness
Limitations Section (ALS), Part 2, ‘‘Damage
Tolerant Airworthiness Limitation Items
(DT–ALI),’’ Variation 1.2, dated July 22,
2016.
(3) For service information identified in
this AD, contact Airbus SAS, Airworthiness
Office—EAW, 1 Rond Point Maurice
Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France;
telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61
93 44 51; email account.airworth-eas@
airbus.com; Internet https://www.airbus.com.
(4) You may view this service information
at the FAA, Transport Standards Branch,
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For
information on the availability of this
material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221.
(5) You may view this service information
that is incorporated by reference at the
National Archives and Records
Administration (NARA). For information on
the availability of this material at NARA, call
202–741–6030, or go to: https://
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibrlocations.html.
Issued in Renton, Washington, on October
11, 2017.
Jeffrey E. Duven,
Director, System Oversight Division, Aircraft
Certification Service.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2017–0497; Product
Identifier 2016–NM–209–AD; Amendment
39–19078; AD 2017–21–07]
RIN 2120–AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus
Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
We are adopting a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for all
Airbus Model A300 series airplanes.
This AD was prompted by a report of
reduction of the de-icing performance of
the pitot probe over time that could
remain hidden to the flight crew. This
SUMMARY:
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AD requires repetitive detailed
inspections of the pitot probe heater
insulation resistance, and replacement
of the pitot probe heater if necessary.
We are issuing this AD to address the
unsafe condition on these products.
DATES: This AD is effective November
27, 2017.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of a certain publication listed in this AD
as of November 27, 2017.
ADDRESSES: For service information
identified in this final rule, contact
Airbus SAS, Airworthiness Office—
EAW, 1 Rond Point Maurice Bellonte,
31707 Blagnac Cedex, France;
telephone: +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax: +33
5 61 93 44 51; email: account.airwortheas@airbus.com; Internet: https://
www.airbus.com. You may view this
referenced service information at the
FAA, Transport 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–
0497.
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Examining the AD Docket
You may examine the AD docket on
the Internet at https://
www.regulations.gov by searching for
and locating Docket No. FAA–2017–
0497; or in person at the Docket
Management Facility between 9 a.m.
and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
except Federal holidays. The AD docket
contains this AD, the regulatory
evaluation, any comments received, and
other information. The street address for
the Docket Office (telephone: 800–647–
5527) is Docket Management Facility,
U.S. Department of Transportation,
Docket Operations, M–30, West
Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140,
1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
Washington, DC 20590.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dan
Rodina, Aerospace Engineer,
International Section, Transport
Standards Branch, FAA, 1601 Lind
Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356;
telephone: 425–227–2125; fax: 425–
227–1149.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Discussion
We issued a notice of proposed
rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
part 39 by adding an AD that would
apply to all Airbus Model A300 series
airplanes. The NPRM published in the
Federal Register on May 30, 2017 (82
FR 24601) (‘‘the NPRM’’). The NPRM
was prompted by a report of reduction
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of the de-icing performance of the pitot
probe over time that could remain
hidden to the flight crew. The NPRM
proposed to require repetitive detailed
inspections of the pitot probe heater
insulation resistance, and replacement
of the pitot probe heater if necessary.
We are issuing this AD to ensure
nominal de-icing performance of the
pitot probe in order to prevent
unreliable airspeed indications, which
could result in reduced control of the
airplane.
The European Aviation Safety Agency
(EASA), which is the Technical Agent
for the Member States of the European
Union, has issued EASA AD 2016–0248,
dated December 15, 2016 (referred to
after this as the Mandatory Continuing
Airworthiness Information, or ‘‘the
MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe condition
for all Airbus Model A300 series
airplanes. The MCAI states:
An operator reported a reduction of the
deicing performance of the pitot probe over
the time. Pitot probes are heated to prevent
ice accretion. De-icing performances of the
Pitot probe might be reduced if Pitot probe
heater degrades over time. Investigation
results highlighted that the magnitude of deicing performance reduction depended on
how much the [pitot probe] heater is
degraded. This degradation could remain
hidden to the crew.
Pitot probes heater degradation, if not
detected and corrected, could lead to
unreliable airspeed indications, possibly
resulting in reduced control of the aeroplane.
To ensure nominal de-icing performances
of the Pitot probe, Airbus developed an
inspection process to check the pitot [probe]
heater performance, and published Service
Bulletin (SB) A300–34–0185 to provide the
necessary instructions to operators.
For the reasons described above, this
[EASA] AD requires repetitive detailed
inspections (DET) of the pitot [probe] heater,
and, depending on findings, replacement
with a serviceable one.
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–
0497.
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.
Request To Reduce the Maximum
Possible Initial Compliance Time
The Air Line Pilots Association,
International (ALPA) expressed its
partial support for the NPRM. ALPA
requested that we change the
introductory text of paragraph (h) of the
proposed AD from ‘‘. . . whichever
occurs later . . .’’ to ‘‘. . . whichever
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occurs first . . .’’ ALPA is concerned
that a possible duration of 30 months to
comply with the initial inspection
requirement of the NPRM is too long
and could adversely affect safety. ALPA
also mentioned that they preferred that
no more than 24 months pass between
inspections.
We do not agree with the commenter’s
request to shorten the compliance time.
After considering the available
information, we have determined that
the compliance time, as proposed,
represents an appropriate interval of
time in which the required actions can
be performed in a timely manner within
the affected fleet, while still maintaining
an adequate level of safety. In
developing an appropriate compliance
time, we considered the safety
implications, parts availability, and
normal maintenance schedules for
timely accomplishment of the detailed
inspections. The proposed compliance
time corresponds with the compliance
times specified in the MCAI.
Additionally, the affected airplanes are
currently in storage. To reduce the
compliance time of the proposed AD
would necessitate (under the provisions
of the Administrative Procedure Act)
reissuing the notice, reopening the
period for public comment, considering
additional comments subsequently
received, and eventually issuing a final
rule. That process would delay issuance
of the final rule. In light of this, and in
consideration of the amount of time that
has already elapsed since issuance of
the original notice, we have determined
that further delay of this AD is not
appropriate. We have not changed this
AD in this regard.
Request To Reduce Compliance Time
for Reporting
Airbus recommended that we reduce
the compliance time for reporting from
30 days to 10 days (after the effective
date of this AD) for inspections with
findings. No further justification was
provided.
We do not agree with the commenter’s
request to reduce the compliance time
for reporting. After considering the
available information, we have
determined that the compliance time for
reporting findings, as proposed,
represents an appropriate interval of
time in which the required actions can
be performed in a timely manner within
the affected fleet, while still maintaining
an adequate level of safety. To reduce
the reporting compliance time of this
AD would, as mentioned previouly,
necessitate reissuing the notice,
reopening the period for public
comment, considering additional
comments subsequently received, and
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• Are consistent with the intent that
was proposed in the NPRM for
correcting the unsafe condition; and
• Do not add any additional burden
upon the public than was already
proposed in the NPRM.
eventually issuing a final rule. In light
of this, we have determined that the 30day compliance time for reporting is
appropriate. We have not changed this
AD in this regard.
Conclusion
We reviewed the relevant data,
considered the comments 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:
pitot probe heater insulation resistance
and replacement of the pitot probe
heater. 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.
Related Service Information Under 1
CFR Part 51
Costs of Compliance
Airbus has issued Airbus Service
Bulletin A300–34–0185, Revision 00,
dated August 29, 2016. The service
information describes procedures for
repetitive detailed inspections of the
We estimate that this AD affects 5
airplanes of U.S. registry.
We estimate the following costs to
comply with this AD:
ESTIMATED COSTS
Action
Labor cost
Repetitive inspection .....
5 work-hours × $85 per hour = $425 per inspection cycle.
1 work hour × $85 per hour = $85 per inspection cycle.
Reporting .......................
We estimate the following costs to do
any necessary replacement that will be
Parts cost
Cost per product
$0
$0
$425 per inspection
cycle.
$85 per inspection
cycle.
required based on the results of the
required inspection. We have no way of
Cost on U.S. operators
$2,125 per inspection
cycle.
$425 per inspection
cycle.
determining the number of aircraft that
might need this replacement:
ON-CONDITION COSTS
Action
Labor cost
Replacement ....................................
3 work-hours × $85 per hour = $255 ........................................................
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Paperwork Reduction Act
A federal agency may not conduct or
sponsor, and a person is not required to
respond to, nor shall a person be subject
to penalty for failure to comply with a
collection of information subject to the
requirements of the Paperwork
Reduction Act unless that collection of
information displays a current valid
OMB control number. The control
number for the collection of information
required by this AD is 2120–0056. The
paperwork cost associated with this AD
has been detailed in the Costs of
Compliance section of this document
and includes time for reviewing
instructions, as well as completing and
reviewing the collection of information.
Therefore, all reporting associated with
this AD is mandatory. Comments
concerning the accuracy of this burden
and suggestions for reducing the burden
should be directed to the FAA at 800
Independence Ave. SW., Washington,
DC 20591, ATTN: Information
Collection Clearance Officer, AES–200.
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:
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Parts cost
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.
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Cost per
product
$9,015
$9,270
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,
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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 adding
the following new airworthiness
directive (AD):
■
2017–21–07 Airbus: Amendment 39–19078;
Docket No. FAA–2017–0497; Product
Identifier 2016–NM–209–AD.
(a) Effective Date
This AD is effective November 27, 2017.
(b) Effective Date
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to Airbus Model A300 B2–
1A, B2–1C, B2K–3C, B2–203, B4–2C, B4–103,
and B4–203 airplanes, certificated in any
category, all manufacturer serial numbers.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of
America Code 34, Navigation.
(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by a report of
reduction of the de-icing performance of the
pitot probe over time that could remain
hidden to the flight crew. We are issuing this
AD to ensure nominal de-icing performance
of the pitot probe in order to prevent
unreliable airspeed indications, which could
result in reduced control of the airplane.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the
compliance times specified, unless already
done.
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(g) Definition of Pitot Probes
For the purpose of this AD, affected pitot
probes are the First Officer’s Pitot Probe
40DA, Captain’s Pitot Probe 41DA, and
Standby Pitot Probe 42DA.
(h) Repetitive Inspections
At the time specified in paragraph (h)(1) or
(h)(2) of this AD, whichever occurs later, do
a detailed inspection of the pitot probe heater
insulation resistance on each affected pitot
probe, in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus
Service Bulletin A300–34–0185, Revision 00,
dated August 29, 2016. Repeat the inspection
thereafter at intervals not to exceed 24
months.
(1) Within 24 months since the last
detailed inspection of the pitot probe heater
insulation resistance, as specified in Airbus
A300 Aircraft Maintenance Manual (AMM),
Task 30–31–00, Insulation Test of Pitot
Heater Resistance.
(2) Within 6 months after the effective date
of this AD.
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(i) Corrective Action
If, during any detailed inspection as
required by paragraph (h) of this AD, any
pitot probe fails the test, as specified in the
Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus
Service Bulletin A300–34–0185, Revision 00,
dated August 29, 2016, before further flight,
replace the affected pitot probe with a
serviceable (new or inspected as required by
this AD) pitot probe, in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus
Service Bulletin A300–34–0185, Revision 00,
dated August 29, 2016. Replacement of pitot
probes, as required by this paragraph, does
not constitute terminating action for the
repetitive inspections required by paragraph
(h) of this AD.
(j) Reporting
At the applicable times required by
paragraph (j)(1) or (j)(2) of this AD: Submit
a report of the findings (both positive and
negative) of each inspection required by
paragraph (h) of this AD, as specified in the
Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus
Service Bulletin A300–34–0185, Revision 00,
dated August 29, 2016, to Airbus Service
Bulletin Reporting Online Application on
Airbus World (https://w3.airbus.com/).
(1) For inspections done before the
effective date of this AD: Within 30 days after
the effective date of this AD.
(2) For inspections done on or after the
effective date of this AD: Within 30 days after
accomplishing each inspection required by
paragraph (h) of this AD.
(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 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-AMOCREQUESTS@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 the
European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA); or
Airbus’s EASA Design Organization
Approval (DOA). If approved by the DOA,
the approval must include the DOAauthorized signature.
(3) Reporting Requirements: A federal
agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a
person is not required to respond to, nor
shall a person be subject to a penalty for
failure to comply with a collection of
information subject to the requirements of
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the Paperwork Reduction Act unless that
collection of information displays a current
valid OMB Control Number. The OMB
Control Number for this information
collection is 2120–0056. Public reporting for
this collection of information is estimated to
be approximately 5 minutes per response,
including the time for reviewing instructions,
completing and reviewing the collection of
information. All responses to this collection
of information are mandatory. Comments
concerning the accuracy of this burden and
suggestions for reducing the burden should
be directed to the FAA at: 800 Independence
Ave. SW., Washington, DC 20591, Attn:
Information Collection Clearance Officer,
AES–200.
(4) Required for Compliance (RC): 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.
(l) Related Information
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing
Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA AD
2016–0248, dated December 15, 2016, for
related information. This MCAI may be
found in the AD docket on the Internet at
https://www.regulations.gov by searching for
and locating Docket No. FAA–2017–0497.
(2) For more information about this AD,
contact Dan Rodina, Aerospace Engineer,
International Section, Transport Standards
Branch, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW.,
Renton, WA 98057–3356; telephone: 425–
227–2125; fax: 425–227–1149.
(3) Service information identified in this
AD that is not incorporated by reference is
available at the addresses specified in
paragraphs (m)(3) and (m)(4) 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.
(i) Airbus Service Bulletin A300–34–0185,
Revision 00, dated August 29, 2016.
(ii) Reserved.
(3) For service information identified in
this AD, contact Airbus SAS, Airworthiness
Office—EAW, 1 Rond Point Maurice
Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France;
telephone: +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax: +33 5 61
93 44 51; email: account.airworth-eas@
airbus.com; Internet: https://www.airbus.com.
(4) You may view this service information
at the FAA, Transport Standards Branch,
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For
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material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221.
(5) You may view this service information
that is incorporated by reference at the
National Archives and Records
Administration (NARA). For information on
the availability of this material at NARA, call
202–741–6030, or go to: https://
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibrlocations.html.
Issued in Renton, Washington, on October
10, 2017.
Jeffrey E. Duven,
Director, System Oversight Division, Aircraft
Certification Service.
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Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2017–0480; Product
Identifier 2016–NM–204–AD; Amendment
39–19073; AD 2017–21–02]
RIN 2120–AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus
Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
We are adopting a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
Airbus Model A300 B4–600, B4–600R,
and F4–600R series airplanes, and
Model A300 C4–605R Variant F
airplanes (collectively called Model
A300–600 series airplanes); and Model
A310 series airplanes. This AD was
prompted by a report of cracking in the
door sill area of the aft cargo door. This
AD requires repetitive inspections of the
aft cargo door lower torsion box area,
and corrective actions if necessary. We
are issuing this AD to address the unsafe
condition on these products.
DATES: This AD is effective November
27, 2017.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of certain publications listed in this AD
as of November 27, 2017.
ADDRESSES: For service information
identified in this final rule, contact
Airbus SAS, Airworthiness Office—
EAW, 1 Rond Point Maurice Bellonte,
31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone
+33 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61 93 44
51; email account.airworth-eas@
airbus.com; Internet https://
www.airbus.com. You may view this
referenced service information at the
FAA, Transport Standards Branch, 1601
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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–
0480.
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–
0480; or in person at the Docket
Management Facility between 9 a.m.
and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
except Federal holidays. The AD docket
contains this AD, the regulatory
evaluation, any comments received, and
other information. The street address for
the Docket Office (telephone 800–647–
5527) is Docket Management Facility,
U.S. Department of Transportation,
Docket Operations, M–30, West
Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140,
1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
Washington, DC 20590.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dan
Rodina, Aerospace Engineer,
International Section, Transport
Standards Branch, FAA, 1601 Lind
Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356;
telephone 425–227–2125; fax 425–227–
1149.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Discussion
Cracks were found on in-service aeroplane
post mod 5438 in the door sill area, from
frame (FR) 60 to FR63, including the sill
beam flag, lock fitting, door sill web and
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You may examine the MCAI in the
AD docket on the Internet at https://
www.regulations.gov by searching for
and locating Docket No. FAA–2017–
0480.
Comment
We gave the public the opportunity to
participate in developing this AD. The
following presents the comment
received on the NPRM and the FAA’s
response to that comment.
Request To Clarify Terminating Action
We issued a notice of proposed
rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
part 39 by adding an AD that would
apply to certain Airbus Model A300 B4–
600, B4–600R, and F4–600R series
airplanes, and Model A300 C4–605R
Variant F airplanes (collectively called
Model A300–600 series airplanes); and
Model A310 series airplanes. The NPRM
published in the Federal Register on
May 22, 2017 (82 FR 23166) (‘‘the
NPRM’’).
The European Aviation Safety Agency
(EASA), which is the Technical Agent
for the Member States of the European
Union, has issued EASA Airworthiness
Directive 2016–0241, dated December 6,
2016 (referred to after this as the
Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness
Information, or ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct
an unsafe condition for certain Airbus
Model A300 B4–600, B4–600R, and F4–
600R series airplanes, and Model A300
C4–605R Variant F airplanes
(collectively called Model A300–600
series airplanes); and Model A310 series
airplanes. The MCAI states:
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torsion door panel. Two previous cases with
less crack extent were also reported.
This condition, if not detected and
corrected, could lead to reduced structural
integrity of the aeroplane.
To address this unsafe condition, Airbus
published Inspection Service Bulletin (SB)
A310–53–2139 and SB A300–53–6179 to
provide inspection instructions for the
affected areas. Airbus published also Airbus
SB A310–53–2141 and SB A300–53–6181 to
provide modification instructions.
Further analysis showed that aeroplanes
pre-mod 5438, for which one or several lock
fittings have been replaced by post mod
10319 lock fittings, could also be affected.
Airbus published SB A310–53–2143 and SB
A300–53–6185 to provide inspection
instructions.
For the reason described above, this
[EASA] AD requires repetitive Special
Detailed Inspections (SDI) of the aft cargo
door lower torsion box area and, depending
on findings, accomplishment of applicable
corrective action(s).
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United Parcel Service (UPS) requested
that the terminating action specified in
paragraph (i) of the proposed AD be
clarified to specify that the repair of a
damaged fitting is terminating action for
the repetitive inspections specified in
paragraph (g) of the proposed AD for the
repaired fitting location only. The
commenter stated that this clarification
would mitigate premature termination
of repetitive inspections of the aft cargo
door lower torsion box area.
We agree with the commenter’s
request for the reasons provided by the
commenter. We have revised paragraph
(i) of this AD to specify that repair of a
lock fitting as required by paragraph (h)
of this AD constitutes terminating action
for the repetitive inspections required
by paragraph (g) of this AD for the
repaired fitting location only.
Conclusion
We reviewed the relevant data,
considered the comment received, and
determined that air safety and the
public interest require adopting this AD
with the change described previously
and minor editorial changes. We have
determined that these minor changes:
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2017-0497; Product Identifier 2016-NM-209-AD; Amendment
39-19078; AD 2017-21-07]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all
Airbus Model A300 series airplanes. This AD was prompted by a report of
reduction of the de-icing performance of the pitot probe over time that
could remain hidden to the flight crew. This
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AD requires repetitive detailed inspections of the pitot probe heater
insulation resistance, and replacement of the pitot probe heater if
necessary. We are issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on
these products.
DATES: This AD is effective November 27, 2017.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of November 27,
2017.
ADDRESSES: For service information identified in this final rule,
contact Airbus SAS, Airworthiness Office--EAW, 1 Rond Point Maurice
Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone: +33 5 61 93 36 96;
fax: +33 5 61 93 44 51; email: [email protected];
Internet: https://www.airbus.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-2017-0497.
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-
0497; or in person at the Docket Management Facility between 9 a.m. and
5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket
contains this AD, the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and
other information. The street address for the Docket Office (telephone:
800-647-5527) is Docket Management Facility, U.S. Department of
Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor,
Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dan Rodina, Aerospace Engineer,
International Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA, 1601 Lind
Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; telephone: 425-227-2125; fax: 425-
227-1149.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Discussion
We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
part 39 by adding an AD that would apply to all Airbus Model A300
series airplanes. The NPRM published in the Federal Register on May 30,
2017 (82 FR 24601) (``the NPRM''). The NPRM was prompted by a report of
reduction of the de-icing performance of the pitot probe over time that
could remain hidden to the flight crew. The NPRM proposed to require
repetitive detailed inspections of the pitot probe heater insulation
resistance, and replacement of the pitot probe heater if necessary. We
are issuing this AD to ensure nominal de-icing performance of the pitot
probe in order to prevent unreliable airspeed indications, which could
result in reduced control of the airplane.
The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical
Agent for the Member States of the European Union, has issued EASA AD
2016-0248, dated December 15, 2016 (referred to after this as the
Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or ``the MCAI''), to
correct an unsafe condition for all Airbus Model A300 series airplanes.
The MCAI states:
An operator reported a reduction of the deicing performance of
the pitot probe over the time. Pitot probes are heated to prevent
ice accretion. De-icing performances of the Pitot probe might be
reduced if Pitot probe heater degrades over time. Investigation
results highlighted that the magnitude of de-icing performance
reduction depended on how much the [pitot probe] heater is degraded.
This degradation could remain hidden to the crew.
Pitot probes heater degradation, if not detected and corrected,
could lead to unreliable airspeed indications, possibly resulting in
reduced control of the aeroplane.
To ensure nominal de-icing performances of the Pitot probe,
Airbus developed an inspection process to check the pitot [probe]
heater performance, and published Service Bulletin (SB) A300-34-0185
to provide the necessary instructions to operators.
For the reasons described above, this [EASA] AD requires
repetitive detailed inspections (DET) of the pitot [probe] heater,
and, depending on findings, replacement with a serviceable one.
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-
0497.
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.
Request To Reduce the Maximum Possible Initial Compliance Time
The Air Line Pilots Association, International (ALPA) expressed its
partial support for the NPRM. ALPA requested that we change the
introductory text of paragraph (h) of the proposed AD from ``. . .
whichever occurs later . . .'' to ``. . . whichever occurs first . .
.'' ALPA is concerned that a possible duration of 30 months to comply
with the initial inspection requirement of the NPRM is too long and
could adversely affect safety. ALPA also mentioned that they preferred
that no more than 24 months pass between inspections.
We do not agree with the commenter's request to shorten the
compliance time. After considering the available information, we have
determined that the compliance time, as proposed, represents an
appropriate interval of time in which the required actions can be
performed in a timely manner within the affected fleet, while still
maintaining an adequate level of safety. In developing an appropriate
compliance time, we considered the safety implications, parts
availability, and normal maintenance schedules for timely
accomplishment of the detailed inspections. The proposed compliance
time corresponds with the compliance times specified in the MCAI.
Additionally, the affected airplanes are currently in storage. To
reduce the compliance time of the proposed AD would necessitate (under
the provisions of the Administrative Procedure Act) reissuing the
notice, reopening the period for public comment, considering additional
comments subsequently received, and eventually issuing a final rule.
That process would delay issuance of the final rule. In light of this,
and in consideration of the amount of time that has already elapsed
since issuance of the original notice, we have determined that further
delay of this AD is not appropriate. We have not changed this AD in
this regard.
Request To Reduce Compliance Time for Reporting
Airbus recommended that we reduce the compliance time for reporting
from 30 days to 10 days (after the effective date of this AD) for
inspections with findings. No further justification was provided.
We do not agree with the commenter's request to reduce the
compliance time for reporting. After considering the available
information, we have determined that the compliance time for reporting
findings, as proposed, represents an appropriate interval of time in
which the required actions can be performed in a timely manner within
the affected fleet, while still maintaining an adequate level of
safety. To reduce the reporting compliance time of this AD would, as
mentioned previouly, necessitate reissuing the notice, reopening the
period for public comment, considering additional comments subsequently
received, and
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eventually issuing a final rule. In light of this, we have determined
that the 30-day compliance time for reporting is appropriate. We have
not changed this AD in this regard.
Conclusion
We reviewed the relevant data, considered the comments 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
NPRM for correcting the unsafe condition; and
Do not add any additional burden upon the public than was
already proposed in the NPRM.
Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51
Airbus has issued Airbus Service Bulletin A300-34-0185, Revision
00, dated August 29, 2016. The service information describes procedures
for repetitive detailed inspections of the pitot probe heater
insulation resistance and replacement of the pitot probe heater. 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 5 airplanes of U.S. registry.
We estimate the following costs to comply with this AD:
Estimated Costs
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Cost on U.S.
Action Labor cost Parts cost Cost per product operators
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Repetitive inspection.......... 5 work-hours x $85 per $0 $425 per $2,125 per
hour = $425 per inspection cycle. inspection cycle.
inspection cycle.
Reporting...................... 1 work hour x $85 per $0 $85 per inspection $425 per
hour = $85 per cycle. inspection cycle.
inspection cycle.
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We estimate the following costs to do any necessary replacement
that will be required based on the results of the required inspection.
We have no way of determining the number of aircraft that might need
this replacement:
On-Condition Costs
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Cost per
Action Labor cost Parts cost product
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Replacement................................ 3 work-hours x $85 per hour = $255. $9,015 $9,270
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Paperwork Reduction Act
A federal agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not
required to respond to, nor shall a person be subject to penalty for
failure to comply with a collection of information subject to the
requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act unless that collection of
information displays a current valid OMB control number. The control
number for the collection of information required by this AD is 2120-
0056. The paperwork cost associated with this AD has been detailed in
the Costs of Compliance section of this document and includes time for
reviewing instructions, as well as completing and reviewing the
collection of information. Therefore, all reporting associated with
this AD is mandatory. Comments concerning the accuracy of this burden
and suggestions for reducing the burden should be directed to the FAA
at 800 Independence Ave. SW., Washington, DC 20591, ATTN: Information
Collection Clearance Officer, AES-200.
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,
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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 adding the following new airworthiness
directive (AD):
2017-21-07 Airbus: Amendment 39-19078; Docket No. FAA-2017-0497;
Product Identifier 2016-NM-209-AD.
(a) Effective Date
This AD is effective November 27, 2017.
(b) Effective Date
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to Airbus Model A300 B2-1A, B2-1C, B2K-3C, B2-
203, B4-2C, B4-103, and B4-203 airplanes, certificated in any
category, all manufacturer serial numbers.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 34, Navigation.
(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by a report of reduction of the de-icing
performance of the pitot probe over time that could remain hidden to
the flight crew. We are issuing this AD to ensure nominal de-icing
performance of the pitot probe in order to prevent unreliable
airspeed indications, which could result in reduced control of the
airplane.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified,
unless already done.
(g) Definition of Pitot Probes
For the purpose of this AD, affected pitot probes are the First
Officer's Pitot Probe 40DA, Captain's Pitot Probe 41DA, and Standby
Pitot Probe 42DA.
(h) Repetitive Inspections
At the time specified in paragraph (h)(1) or (h)(2) of this AD,
whichever occurs later, do a detailed inspection of the pitot probe
heater insulation resistance on each affected pitot probe, in
accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Service
Bulletin A300-34-0185, Revision 00, dated August 29, 2016. Repeat
the inspection thereafter at intervals not to exceed 24 months.
(1) Within 24 months since the last detailed inspection of the
pitot probe heater insulation resistance, as specified in Airbus
A300 Aircraft Maintenance Manual (AMM), Task 30-31-00, Insulation
Test of Pitot Heater Resistance.
(2) Within 6 months after the effective date of this AD.
(i) Corrective Action
If, during any detailed inspection as required by paragraph (h)
of this AD, any pitot probe fails the test, as specified in the
Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A300-34-0185,
Revision 00, dated August 29, 2016, before further flight, replace
the affected pitot probe with a serviceable (new or inspected as
required by this AD) pitot probe, in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A300-34-0185,
Revision 00, dated August 29, 2016. Replacement of pitot probes, as
required by this paragraph, does not constitute terminating action
for the repetitive inspections required by paragraph (h) of this AD.
(j) Reporting
At the applicable times required by paragraph (j)(1) or (j)(2)
of this AD: Submit a report of the findings (both positive and
negative) of each inspection required by paragraph (h) of this AD,
as specified in the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Service
Bulletin A300-34-0185, Revision 00, dated August 29, 2016, to Airbus
Service Bulletin Reporting Online Application on Airbus World
(https://w3.airbus.com/).
(1) For inspections done before the effective date of this AD:
Within 30 days after the effective date of this AD.
(2) For inspections done on or after the effective date of this
AD: Within 30 days after accomplishing each inspection required by
paragraph (h) of this AD.
(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 International Section, send it to the attention of
the person identified in paragraph (l)(2) of this AD. Information
may be emailed to: [email protected]. 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 the European Aviation
Safety Agency (EASA); or Airbus's EASA Design Organization Approval
(DOA). If approved by the DOA, the approval must include the DOA-
authorized signature.
(3) Reporting Requirements: A federal agency may not conduct or
sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, nor shall a
person be subject to a penalty for failure to comply with a
collection of information subject to the requirements of the
Paperwork Reduction Act unless that collection of information
displays a current valid OMB Control Number. The OMB Control Number
for this information collection is 2120-0056. Public reporting for
this collection of information is estimated to be approximately 5
minutes per response, including the time for reviewing instructions,
completing and reviewing the collection of information. All
responses to this collection of information are mandatory. Comments
concerning the accuracy of this burden and suggestions for reducing
the burden should be directed to the FAA at: 800 Independence Ave.
SW., Washington, DC 20591, Attn: Information Collection Clearance
Officer, AES-200.
(4) Required for Compliance (RC): 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.
(l) Related Information
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information
(MCAI) EASA AD 2016-0248, dated December 15, 2016, for related
information. This MCAI may be found in the AD docket on the Internet
at https://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket
No. FAA-2017-0497.
(2) For more information about this AD, contact Dan Rodina,
Aerospace Engineer, International Section, Transport Standards
Branch, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; telephone:
425-227-2125; fax: 425-227-1149.
(3) Service information identified in this AD that is not
incorporated by reference is available at the addresses specified in
paragraphs (m)(3) and (m)(4) 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.
(i) Airbus Service Bulletin A300-34-0185, Revision 00, dated
August 29, 2016.
(ii) Reserved.
(3) For service information identified in this AD, contact
Airbus SAS, Airworthiness Office--EAW, 1 Rond Point Maurice
Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone: +33 5 61 93 36 96;
fax: +33 5 61 93 44 51; email: [email protected];
Internet: https://www.airbus.com.
(4) You may view this service information at the FAA, Transport
Standards Branch, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For
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information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call
425-227-1221.
(5) You may view this service information that is incorporated
by reference at the National Archives and Records Administration
(NARA). For information on the availability of this material at
NARA, call 202-741-6030, or go to: https://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html.
Issued in Renton, Washington, on October 10, 2017.
Jeffrey E. Duven,
Director, System Oversight Division, Aircraft Certification Service.
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