Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes, 58718-58722 [2017-26842]
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(1) For Model A300 series airplanes:
Airbus Service Bulletin A300–28–0092,
Revision 01, dated August 29, 2014 (for
center and wing-inner tank fuel pump
canister hood halves); and Airbus Service
Bulletin A300–28–0094, Revision 00, dated
January 9, 2017 (for wing-outer tank fuel
pump canister hood halves).
(2) For Model A300–600 series airplanes:
Airbus Service Bulletin A300–28–6110,
Revision 01, dated August 29, 2014 (for
center and wing-inner tank fuel pump
canister hood halves); and Airbus Service
Bulletin A300–28–6114, Revision 00, dated
January 9, 2017 (for wing-outer tank and trim
tank fuel pump canister hood halves).
(3) For Model A310 series airplanes:
Airbus Service Bulletin A310–28–2175,
Revision 01, dated August 29, 2014 (for
center and wing-inner tank fuel pump
canister hood halves); and Airbus Service
Bulletin A310–28–2178, Revision 00, dated
January 9, 2017 (for wing-outer tank and trim
tank fuel pump canister hood halves).
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(k) Credit for Previous Actions
(1) This paragraph provides credit for the
actions required by paragraph (g) of this AD,
if those actions were performed before the
effective date of this AD using the applicable
service information specified in paragraph
(k)(1)(i), (k)(1)(ii), or (k)(1)(iii) of this AD.
(i) Airbus Service Bulletin A300–28–0089,
dated January 13, 2011; or Airbus Service
Bulletin A300–28–0089, Revision 02, dated
April 25, 2014.
(ii) Airbus Service Bulletin A300–28–6106,
dated January 13, 2011; or Airbus Service
Bulletin A300–28–6106, Revision 02, dated
April 25, 2014.
(iii) Airbus Service Bulletin A310–28–
2173, dated January 13, 2011; or Airbus
Service Bulletin A310–28–2173, Revision 02,
dated April 25, 2014.
(2) This paragraph provides credit for the
actions required by paragraph (h) of this AD,
if those actions were performed before the
effective date of this AD using the applicable
service information specified in paragraph
(k)(2)(i), (k)(2)(ii), or (k)(2)(iii) of this AD.
(i) Airbus Service Bulletin A300–28–0089,
dated January 13, 2011; Airbus Mandatory
Service Bulletin A300–28–0089, Revision 01,
dated April 15, 2011; or Airbus Service
Bulletin A300–28–0089, Revision 02, dated
April 25, 2014.
(ii) Airbus Service Bulletin A300–28–6106,
dated January 13, 2011; Airbus Mandatory
Service Bulletin A300–28–6106, Revision 01,
dated April 15, 2011; or Airbus Service
Bulletin A300–28–6106, Revision 02, dated
April 25, 2014.
(iii) Airbus Service Bulletin A310–28–
2173, dated January 13, 2011; Airbus
Mandatory Service Bulletin A310–28–2173,
Revision 01, dated April 15, 2011; or Airbus
Service Bulletin A310–28–2173, Revision 02,
dated April 25, 2014.
(3) This paragraph provides credit for the
actions specified in paragraph (j) of this AD,
if those actions were performed before the
effective date of this AD using Airbus Service
Bulletin A300–28–6110, Revision 00, dated
November 28, 2013.
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(l) Other FAA AD Provisions
The following provisions also apply to this
AD:
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs): The Manager, International
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 (m)(2) of this AD. Information may
be emailed to: 9-ANM-116-AMOCREQUESTS@faa.gov.
(i) Before using any approved AMOC,
notify your appropriate principal inspector,
or lacking a principal inspector, the manager
of the local flight standards district office/
certificate holding district office.
(ii) AMOCs approved previously for AD
2012–21–04 are not approved as AMOCs
with this AD.
(2) Contacting the Manufacturer: As of the
effective date of this AD, for any requirement
in this AD to obtain corrective actions from
a manufacturer, the action must be
accomplished using a method approved by
the Manager, International 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.
(m) Related Information
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing
Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA AD
2017–0051, dated March 23, 2017, 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–2017–0714.
(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 (n)(5) and (n)(6) of this AD.
(n) Material Incorporated by Reference
(1) The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
(IBR) of the service information listed in this
paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR
part 51.
(2) You must use this service information
as applicable to do the actions required by
this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise.
(3) The following service information was
approved for IBR on January 18, 2018.
(i) Airbus Service Bulletin A300–28–0089,
Revision 03, dated December 16, 2016.
(ii) Airbus Service Bulletin A300–28–0092,
Revision 01, dated August 29, 2014.
(iii) Airbus Service Bulletin A300–28–
0094, Revision 00, dated January 9, 2017.
(iv) Airbus Service Bulletin A300–28–
6106, Revision 03, dated December 16, 2016.
(v) Airbus Service Bulletin A300–28–6110,
Revision 01, dated August 29, 2014.
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(vi) Airbus Service Bulletin A300–28–
6114, Revision 00, dated January 9, 2017.
(vii) Airbus Service Bulletin A310–28–
2173, Revision 03, dated December 16, 2016.
(viii) Airbus Service Bulletin A310–28–
2175, Revision 01, dated August 29, 2014.
(ix) Airbus Service Bulletin A310–28–
2178, Revision 00, dated January 9, 2017.
(4) The following service information was
approved for IBR on November 27, 2012 (77
FR 64701, October 23, 2012).
(i) Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin
A300–28–0089, Revision 01, including
Inspection Findings—Reporting Sheet, dated
April 15, 2011.
(ii) Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin
A300–28–6106, Revision 01, including
Inspection Findings—Reporting Sheet, dated
April 15, 2011.
(iii) Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin
A310–28–2173, Revision 01, including
Inspection Findings—Reporting Sheet, dated
April 15, 2011.
(5) 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.
(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
December 4, 2017.
Dionne Palermo,
Acting Director, System Oversight Division,
Aircraft Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 2017–26627 Filed 12–13–17; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2017–1104; Product
Identifier 2017–NM–153–AD; Amendment
39–19130; AD 2017–25–16]
RIN 2120–AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus
Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule; request for
comments.
AGENCY:
We are adopting a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for all
Airbus Model A330–200, A330–200
SUMMARY:
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Freighter, and A330–300 series
airplanes; and Airbus Model A340–200,
A340–300, A340–500, and A340–600
series airplanes. This AD requires
repetitive inspections of certain fuel
pumps for cavitation erosion, corrective
action if necessary, and revision of the
minimum equipment list (MEL). This
AD was prompted by a report indicating
that a fuel pump showing cavitation
erosion breached the fuel pump housing
and exposed the fuel pump power
supply wires. We are issuing this AD to
address the unsafe condition on these
products.
This AD becomes effective
December 29, 2017.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of a certain publication listed in this AD
as of December 29, 2017.
We must receive comments on this
AD by January 29, 2018.
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 service information identified in
this final rule, contact Airbus SAS,
Airworthiness Office—EAL, 1 Rond
Point Maurice Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac
Cedex, France; telephone +33 5 61 93 36
96; fax +33 5 61 93 45 80; email
airworthiness.A330-A340@airbus.com;
internet https://www.airbus.com. 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–
1104.
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DATES:
Examining the AD Docket
You may examine the AD docket on
the internet at https://
www.regulations.gov by searching for
and locating Docket No. FAA–2017–
1104; or in person at the Docket
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Operations office 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 Operations office (telephone
800–647–5527) is in the ADDRESSES
section. Comments will be available in
the AD docket shortly after receipt.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Vladimir Ulyanov, Aerospace Engineer,
International Section, Transport
Standards Branch, FAA, 1601 Lind
Avenue SW, Renton, WA 98057–3356;
telephone 425–227–1138; fax 425–227–
1149.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Discussion
The European Aviation Safety Agency
(EASA), which is the Technical Agent
for the Member States of the European
Union, has issued EASA Airworthiness
Directive 2017–0224, dated November
10, 2017 (referred to after this as the
Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness
Information, or ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct
an unsafe condition for all Airbus
Model A330–200, A330–200 Freighter,
and A330–300 series airplanes; and
Airbus Model A340–200, A340–300,
A340–500, and A340–600 series
airplanes. The MCAI states:
An occurrence was reported of a fuel pump
showing cavitation erosion which breached
the fuel pump housing through the inlet
webs and exposed the fuel pump power
supply wires. Inspections accomplished on
fuel pumps removed from other aeroplanes
identified signs of erosion in varying degrees.
However, no other instance of break-through
due to cavitation erosion was found. A list
of potentially affected fuel pump Part
Numbers (P/N) was established.
This condition, if not detected and
corrected, could result, in case the pump is
running dry, in an ignition source in the fuel
tank, which may result in a fuel tank
explosion and consequent loss of the
aeroplane.
To address this potential unsafe condition,
Airbus issued Alert Operators Transmission
(AOT) A28L006–17 to provide instructions to
inspect some fuel pumps when installed at
specific positions, and to update the
applicable Master Minimum Equipment List
(MMEL).
For the reasons described above, this
[EASA] AD requires repetitive inspections of
these fuel pumps and, depending on
findings, replacement of damaged fuel
pumps with serviceable parts. This [EASA]
AD also requires an update of the applicable
MMEL, and the reporting of inspection
results to Airbus.
This [EASA] AD is considered to be an
interim measure and further [EASA] AD
action may follow.
Although the MCAI requires updating
the ‘‘master minimum equipment list
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(MMEL),’’ this AD requires revising the
‘‘minimum equipment list (MEL).’’ The
MMEL is a master list of the minimum
equipment that the airplane can operate
with under given circumstances. A MEL
is derived from the MMEL and is
tailored for individual operators. You
may examine the MCAI on the internet
at https://www.regulations.gov by
searching for and locating Docket No.
FAA–2017–1104.
Related Service Information Under 1
CFR Part 51
Airbus has issued Alert Operators
Transmission A28L006–17, Rev. 00,
dated November 3, 2017. The service
information describes procedures for
inspection of certain fuel pumps for
cavitation erosion, and corrective
actions. The service information also
describes dispatch restrictions that
affect the MEL. 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 these same
type designs.
FAA’s Determination of the Effective
Date
An unsafe condition exists that
requires the immediate adoption of this
AD. The FAA has found that the risk to
the flying public justifies waiving notice
and comment prior to adoption of this
rule because the unsafe condition could
result in an ignition source in the fuel
tank, which could result in a fuel tank
explosion. Therefore, we determined
that notice and opportunity for public
comment before issuing this AD are
impracticable and that good cause exists
for making this amendment effective in
fewer than 30 days.
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
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data, views, or arguments about this AD.
Send your comments to an address
listed under the ADDRESSES section.
Include ‘‘Docket No. FAA–2017–1104;
Product Identifier 2017–NM–153–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 based on those
comments.
We will post all comments we
receive, without change, to https://
www.regulations.gov, including any
personal information you provide. We
will also post a report summarizing each
substantive verbal contact we receive
about this AD.
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this AD affects 107
airplanes of U.S. registry. We estimate
the following costs to comply with this
AD:
ESTIMATED COSTS
Action
Labor cost
Inspection .............
4 work-hours × $85 per hour = $340 per inspection cycle.
1 work-hour × $85 per hour = $85 per inspection
cycle.
1 work-hour × $85 per hour = $85 ..........................
Reporting ..............
MEL revision ........
We estimate the following costs to do
any necessary replacements that would
Parts cost
Cost on U.S.
operators
Cost per product
$0
0
$340 per inspection
cycle.
$85 per inspection cycle
0
$85 .................................
be required based on the results of the
inspection. We have no way of
$36,380 per inspection
cycle.
$9,095 per inspection
cycle.
$9,095.
determining the number of aircraft that
might need these replacements:
ON-CONDITION COSTS
Action
Labor cost
Parts cost
Replacement ....................................
2 work-hours × $85 per hour = $170 ........................................................
Authority for This Rulemaking
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.
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.
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
Paperwork Reduction Act
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A federal agency may not conduct or
sponsor, and a person is not required to
respond to, nor shall a person be subject
to penalty for failure to comply with a
collection of information subject to the
requirements of the Paperwork
Reduction Act unless that collection of
information displays a current valid
OMB control number. The control
number for the collection of information
required by this AD is 2120–0056. The
paperwork cost associated with this AD
has been detailed in the Costs of
Compliance section of this document
and includes time for reviewing
instructions, as well as completing and
reviewing the collection of information.
Therefore, all reporting associated with
this AD is mandatory. Comments
concerning the accuracy of this burden
and suggestions for reducing the burden
should be directed to the FAA at 800
Independence Ave. SW, Washington,
DC 20591, ATTN: Information
Collection Clearance Officer, AES–200.
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Cost per
product
$8,000
$8,170
responsibilities among the various
levels of government.
For the reasons discussed above, I
certify that this AD:
1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory
action’’ under Executive Order 12866;
2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures
(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979);
3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in
Alaska; and
4. Will not have a significant
economic impact, positive or negative,
on a substantial number of small entities
under the criteria of the Regulatory
Flexibility Act.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
safety, Incorporation by reference,
Safety.
Adoption of the Amendment
Accordingly, under the authority
delegated to me by the Administrator,
the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as
follows:
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
DIRECTIVES
1. The authority citation for part 39
continues to read as follows:
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Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
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§ 39.13
[Amended]
2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
the following new airworthiness
directive (AD):
■
2017–25–16 Airbus: Amendment 39–19130;
Docket No. FAA–2017–1104; Product
Identifier 2017–NM–153–AD.
(a) Effective Date
This AD becomes effective December 29,
2017.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to the Airbus airplanes
identified in paragraphs (c)(1) through (c)(7)
of this AD, certificated in any category, all
manufacturer serial numbers.
(1) Model A330–223F and –243F airplanes.
(2) Model A330–201, –202, –203, –223, and
–243 airplanes.
(3) Model A330–301, –302, –303, –321,
–322, –323, –341, –342, and –343 airplanes.
(4) Model A340–211, –212, and –213
airplanes.
(5) Model A340–311, –312, and –313
airplanes.
(6) Model A340–541 airplanes.
(7) Model A340–642 airplanes.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of
America Code 28, Fuel System.
(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by a report
indicating that a fuel pump showing
cavitation erosion breached the fuel pump
housing and exposed the fuel pump power
supply wires. We are issuing this AD to
detect and correct cavitation erosion of
certain fuel pumps, which could result, if the
pump is running dry, in an ignition source
in the fuel tank, and consequent fuel tank
explosion.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the
compliance times specified, unless already
done.
28300–101, P/N 568–1–28300–103, or P/N
568–1–28300–200, and is located at one of
the positions specified in paragraph 3.3 of
Airbus Alert Operators Transmission (AOT)
A28L006–17, Rev. 00, dated November 3,
2017.
(2) A fuel pump having P/N 568–1–28300–
101, P/N 568–1–28300–103, or P/N 568–1–
28300–200 that is installed in locations other
than those specified in paragraph 3.3 of
Airbus AOT A28L006–17, Rev. 00, dated
November 3, 2017, is not affected by the
inspection requirements of paragraph (i) of
this AD.
(h) Airplane Group Designations
For the purpose of this AD, airplane groups
are designated as specified in paragraphs
(h)(1) and (h)(2) of this AD.
(1) Group 1 airplanes are equipped with an
affected fuel pump.
(2) Group 2 airplanes are not equipped
with an affected fuel pump.
(i) Inspections
For Group 1 airplanes: Before an affected
pump exceeds 10,000 flight hours since first
installation on an airplane, or the applicable
time specified in paragraph (i)(1) or (i)(2) of
this AD, whichever occurs later, inspect all
affected fuel pumps for cavitation erosion, in
accordance with the instruction of Airbus
AOT A28L006–17, Rev. 00, dated November
3, 2017. Repeat the inspection thereafter at
intervals not to exceed the applicable time
specified in table 1 to paragraph (i) of this
AD.
(1) For a center tank, rear center tank, or
aft transfer fuel pump: Within 30 days after
the effective date of this AD.
(2) For a stand-by fuel pump: Within 40
days after the effective date of this AD.
TABLE 1 TO PARAGRAPH (i) OF THIS
AD—REPETITIVE INSPECTION INTERVALS
Erosion—as defined in the
AOT
(g) Definition of Affected Fuel Pump
(1) For the purpose of this AD, an affected
fuel pump has part number (P/N) 568–1–
No erosion ............................
Case 1: Light erosion ...........
Case 2: Medium erosion ......
Inspection
interval in
flight hours
5,000
5,000
800
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(j) Corrective Actions
If, during any inspection required by
paragraph (i) of this AD, severe erosion (Case
3), as specified in Airbus AOT A28L006–17,
Rev. 00, dated November 3, 2017, is found on
a fuel pump: Before further flight, replace
that fuel pump with a serviceable part, or
deactivate that fuel pump as specified in the
minimum equipment list (MEL), in
accordance with the instructions of Airbus
AOT A28L006–17, Rev. 00, dated November
3, 2017.
(k) Part Installation Limitations
(1) As of the effective date of this AD, a
fuel pump having P/N 568–1–28300–101, P/
N 568–1–28300–103, or P/N 568–1–28300–
200 may be installed on an airplane,
provided that the part is new, or, prior to
installation, the part has passed the
inspection (no erosion or Case 1: Light
erosion) required by paragraph (i) of this AD
and, following installation, the part is
inspected within the applicable repetitive
intervals and as required by paragraph (i) of
this AD.
(2) As of the effective date of this AD, a
fuel pump having P/N 568–1–28300–101, P/
N 568–1–28300–103, or P/N 568–1–28300–
200, with Case 2 (medium erosion), as
specified in Airbus AOT A28L006–17, Rev.
00, dated November 3, 2017, may be installed
on an airplane provided the fuel pump is not
installed at a location specified in paragraph
3.3 of Airbus AOT A28L006–17, Rev. 00,
dated November 3, 2017.
(l) MEL Revision
(1) Within 30 days after the effective date
of this AD, revise the applicable MEL, in
accordance with the instructions of Airbus
AOT A28L006–17, Rev. 00, dated November
3, 2017, and thereafter operate the airplane
accordingly.
(2) For Model A340–500 and A340–600
airplanes: In addition to the MEL revision
required by paragraph (l)(1) of this AD, revise
the applicable MEL to include the
information specified in table 2 to paragraph
(l)(2) of this AD, and thereafter operate the
airplane accordingly.
TABLE 2 TO PARAGRAPH (l)(2) OF THIS AD—AMENDMENT TO MEL ITEMS 28–27–06 AND 28–27–07
Applicability
MEL amendment
Model A340–500 and A340–600 series airplanes.
MEL Items 28–27–06 and 28–27–07 can be applied, provided that the related circuit breaker
is pulled and tagged for the duration of the MEL item.
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(m) Reporting
At the applicable time specified in
paragraph (m)(1) or (m)(2) of this AD: Report
the results (including no findings) of each
inspection required by paragraph (i) of this
AD to inspection.results@airbus.com, in
accordance with the instructions in Airbus
AOT A28L006–17, Rev. 00, dated November
3, 2017.
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(1) If the inspection was done on or before
the effective date of this AD: Report within
10 days after the effective date of this AD.
(2) If the inspection was done after the
effective date of this AD: Report within 10
days after the inspection.
(n) Other FAA AD Provisions
The following provisions also apply to this
AD:
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(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
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paragraph (o)(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.
(o) Related Information
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing
Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA
Airworthiness Directive 2017–0224, dated
November 10, 2017, for related information.
You may examine the MCAI on the internet
at https://www.regulations.gov by searching
for and locating Docket No. FAA–2017–1104.
(2) For more information about this AD,
contact Vladimir Ulyanov, Aerospace
Engineer, International Section, Transport
Standards Branch, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue
SW, Renton, WA 98057–3356; telephone
425–227–1138; fax 425–227–1149.
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(p) 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 Alert Operators Transmission
A28L006–17, Rev. 00, dated November 3,
2017.
(ii) Reserved.
(3) For service information identified in
this AD, contact Airbus SAS, Airworthiness
Office—EAL, 1 Rond Point Maurice Bellonte,
31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone +33
5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61 93 45 80; email
airworthiness.A330-A340@airbus.com;
internet https://www.airbus.com.
(4) 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.
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 91
[Docket No.: FAA–2015–8672; Amdt. No.
91–340A]
RIN 2120–AL27
Amendment of the Prohibition Against
Certain Flights in Specified Areas of
the Sanaa (OYSC) Flight Information
Region
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
AGENCY:
ACTION:
Final rule.
This action amends the
Special Federal Aviation Regulation
(SFAR) that prohibits certain flights in
specified areas of the Sanaa (OYSC)
Flight Information Region (FIR) by all:
United States (U.S.) air carriers; U.S.
commercial operators; persons
exercising the privileges of an airman
certificate issued by the FAA, except
when such persons are operating U.S.registered aircraft for a foreign air
carrier; and operators of U.S.-registered
civil aircraft, except where the operator
of such aircraft is a foreign air carrier.
There has been a reduction in the level
of risk to U.S. civil aviation operations
in limited portions of the specified areas
of the Sanaa (OYSC) Flight Information
region (FIR) where the FAA had
prohibited flight operations under the
SFAR. As a result, the FAA is reducing
the amount of airspace in the Sanaa
(OYSC) FIR in which U.S. civil aviation
operations are prohibited. However,
there continues to be an unacceptable
level of risk to U.S. civil aviation
operations in the remainder of the
specified areas of the Sanaa (OYSC) FIR,
as described in this rule, resulting from
terrorist and militant activity.
Consequently, the FAA is also
amending this SFAR to extend its
expiration date. The FAA is also
republishing, with minor revisions, the
approval process and exemption
information for this SFAR.
SUMMARY:
This final rule is effective on
December 14, 2017.
DATES:
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
[FR Doc. 2017–26842 Filed 12–13–17; 8:45 am]
Michael Filippell, Air Transportation
Division, Flight Standards Service,
Federal Aviation Administration, 800
Independence Avenue SW, Washington,
DC 20591; telephone (202) 267–8166;
email michael.e.filippell@faa.gov.
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Issued in Renton, Washington, on
December 4, 2017.
Dionne Palermo,
Acting Director, System Oversight Division,
Aircraft Certification Service.
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I. Executive Summary
This action amends the prohibition of
flight operations in specified areas of
the Sanaa (OYSC) FIR by all: U.S. air
carriers; U.S. commercial operators;
persons exercising the privileges of an
airman certificate issued by the FAA,
except when such persons are operating
U.S.-registered aircraft for a foreign air
carrier; and operators of U.S.-registered
civil aircraft, except where the operator
of such aircraft is a foreign air carrier.
Due to a reduction in the level of risk
to U.S. civil aviation operating in
limited portions of the specified areas of
the Sanaa (OYSC) FIR where the FAA
had prohibited U.S. civil aviation
operations under SFAR No. 115, title 14
Code of Federal Regulations (CFR)
91.1611, this action amends SFAR No.
115, § 91.1611, to reduce the amount of
airspace in the Sanaa (OYSC) FIR in
which U.S. civil aviation operations are
prohibited. Specifically, the FAA is
revising SFAR No. 115, § 91.1611, to
prohibit U.S. civil aviation operations in
the Sanaa (OYSC) FIR, except that
airspace east of a line drawn direct from
KAPET (163322N 0530614E) to NODMA
(152603N 0533359E), southeast of a line
drawn direct from NODMA to ORBAT
(140638N 0503924E) then from ORBAT
to PAKER (115500N 0463500E), south of
a line drawn direct from PAKER to
PARIM (123142N 0432712E), and west
of a line drawn direct from PARIM to
RIBOK (154700N 0415230E). However,
there continues to be an unacceptable
level of risk to U.S. civil aviation
operations in the remainder the
specified areas of the Sanaa (OYSC) FIR,
as described in this rule, resulting from
terrorist and militant activity.
Consequently, the FAA is also
amending this SFAR to extend its
expiration date until January 7, 2020.
The FAA finds this action necessary due
to continued hazards to U.S. civil
aviation operations in these areas.
II. Legal Authority and Good Cause
A. Legal Authority
The FAA is responsible for the safety
of flight in the U.S. and for the safety
of U.S. civil operators, U.S.-registered
civil aircraft, and U.S.-certificated
airmen throughout the world. The
FAA’s authority to issue rules on
aviation safety is found in title 49, U.S.
Code. Subtitle I, sections 106(f) and (g),
describe the authority of the FAA
Administrator. Subtitle VII of title 49,
Aviation Programs, describes in more
detail the scope of the agency’s
authority. Section 40101(d)(1) provides
that the Administrator shall consider in
the public interest, among other matters,
assigning, maintaining, and enhancing
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[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 58718-58722]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2017-1104; Product Identifier 2017-NM-153-AD; Amendment
39-19130; AD 2017-25-16]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
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SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all
Airbus Model A330-200, A330-200
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Freighter, and A330-300 series airplanes; and Airbus Model A340-200,
A340-300, A340-500, and A340-600 series airplanes. This AD requires
repetitive inspections of certain fuel pumps for cavitation erosion,
corrective action if necessary, and revision of the minimum equipment
list (MEL). This AD was prompted by a report indicating that a fuel
pump showing cavitation erosion breached the fuel pump housing and
exposed the fuel pump power supply wires. We are issuing this AD to
address the unsafe condition on these products.
DATES: This AD becomes effective December 29, 2017.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of December 29,
2017.
We must receive comments on this AD by January 29, 2018.
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 service information identified in this final rule, contact
Airbus SAS, Airworthiness Office--EAL, 1 Rond Point Maurice Bellonte,
31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61
93 45 80; email [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-
1104.
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-
1104; or in person at the Docket Operations office 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 Operations office
(telephone 800-647-5527) is in the ADDRESSES section. Comments will be
available in the AD docket shortly after receipt.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Vladimir Ulyanov, Aerospace Engineer,
International Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA, 1601 Lind
Avenue SW, Renton, WA 98057-3356; telephone 425-227-1138; fax 425-227-
1149.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Discussion
The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical
Agent for the Member States of the European Union, has issued EASA
Airworthiness Directive 2017-0224, dated November 10, 2017 (referred to
after this as the Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or
``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for all Airbus Model
A330-200, A330-200 Freighter, and A330-300 series airplanes; and Airbus
Model A340-200, A340-300, A340-500, and A340-600 series airplanes. The
MCAI states:
An occurrence was reported of a fuel pump showing cavitation
erosion which breached the fuel pump housing through the inlet webs
and exposed the fuel pump power supply wires. Inspections
accomplished on fuel pumps removed from other aeroplanes identified
signs of erosion in varying degrees. However, no other instance of
break-through due to cavitation erosion was found. A list of
potentially affected fuel pump Part Numbers (P/N) was established.
This condition, if not detected and corrected, could result, in
case the pump is running dry, in an ignition source in the fuel
tank, which may result in a fuel tank explosion and consequent loss
of the aeroplane.
To address this potential unsafe condition, Airbus issued Alert
Operators Transmission (AOT) A28L006-17 to provide instructions to
inspect some fuel pumps when installed at specific positions, and to
update the applicable Master Minimum Equipment List (MMEL).
For the reasons described above, this [EASA] AD requires
repetitive inspections of these fuel pumps and, depending on
findings, replacement of damaged fuel pumps with serviceable parts.
This [EASA] AD also requires an update of the applicable MMEL, and
the reporting of inspection results to Airbus.
This [EASA] AD is considered to be an interim measure and
further [EASA] AD action may follow.
Although the MCAI requires updating the ``master minimum equipment list
(MMEL),'' this AD requires revising the ``minimum equipment list
(MEL).'' The MMEL is a master list of the minimum equipment that the
airplane can operate with under given circumstances. A MEL is derived
from the MMEL and is tailored for individual operators. You may examine
the MCAI on the internet at https://www.regulations.gov by searching for
and locating Docket No. FAA-2017-1104.
Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51
Airbus has issued Alert Operators Transmission A28L006-17, Rev. 00,
dated November 3, 2017. The service information describes procedures
for inspection of certain fuel pumps for cavitation erosion, and
corrective actions. The service information also describes dispatch
restrictions that affect the MEL. 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 these
same type designs.
FAA's Determination of the Effective Date
An unsafe condition exists that requires the immediate adoption of
this AD. The FAA has found that the risk to the flying public justifies
waiving notice and comment prior to adoption of this rule because the
unsafe condition could result in an ignition source in the fuel tank,
which could result in a fuel tank explosion. Therefore, we determined
that notice and opportunity for public comment before issuing this AD
are impracticable and that good cause exists for making this amendment
effective in fewer than 30 days.
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
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data, views, or arguments about this AD. Send your comments to an
address listed under the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-
2017-1104; Product Identifier 2017-NM-153-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 based on those comments.
We will post all comments we receive, without change, to https://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information you provide. We
will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal contact we
receive about this AD.
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this AD affects 107 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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Inspection................. 4 work-hours x $85 per $0 $340 per inspection $36,380 per
hour = $340 per cycle. inspection cycle.
inspection cycle.
Reporting.................. 1 work-hour x $85 per 0 $85 per inspection $9,095 per
hour = $85 per cycle. inspection cycle.
inspection cycle.
MEL revision............... 1 work-hour x $85 per 0 $85................ $9,095.
hour = $85.
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We estimate the following costs to do any necessary replacements
that would be required based on the results of the inspection. We have
no way of determining the number of aircraft that might need these
replacements:
On-Condition Costs
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Cost per
Action Labor cost Parts cost product
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Replacement................................ 2 work-hours x $85 per hour = $170. $8,000 $8,170
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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, the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows:
PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES
0
1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows:
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
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Sec. 39.13 [Amended]
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2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness
directive (AD):
2017-25-16 Airbus: Amendment 39-19130; Docket No. FAA-2017-1104;
Product Identifier 2017-NM-153-AD.
(a) Effective Date
This AD becomes effective December 29, 2017.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to the Airbus airplanes identified in paragraphs
(c)(1) through (c)(7) of this AD, certificated in any category, all
manufacturer serial numbers.
(1) Model A330-223F and -243F airplanes.
(2) Model A330-201, -202, -203, -223, and -243 airplanes.
(3) Model A330-301, -302, -303, -321, -322, -323, -341, -342,
and -343 airplanes.
(4) Model A340-211, -212, and -213 airplanes.
(5) Model A340-311, -312, and -313 airplanes.
(6) Model A340-541 airplanes.
(7) Model A340-642 airplanes.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 28, Fuel System.
(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by a report indicating that a fuel pump
showing cavitation erosion breached the fuel pump housing and
exposed the fuel pump power supply wires. We are issuing this AD to
detect and correct cavitation erosion of certain fuel pumps, which
could result, if the pump is running dry, in an ignition source in
the fuel tank, and consequent fuel tank explosion.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified,
unless already done.
(g) Definition of Affected Fuel Pump
(1) For the purpose of this AD, an affected fuel pump has part
number (P/N) 568-1-28300-101, P/N 568-1-28300-103, or P/N 568-1-
28300-200, and is located at one of the positions specified in
paragraph 3.3 of Airbus Alert Operators Transmission (AOT) A28L006-
17, Rev. 00, dated November 3, 2017.
(2) A fuel pump having P/N 568-1-28300-101, P/N 568-1-28300-103,
or P/N 568-1-28300-200 that is installed in locations other than
those specified in paragraph 3.3 of Airbus AOT A28L006-17, Rev. 00,
dated November 3, 2017, is not affected by the inspection
requirements of paragraph (i) of this AD.
(h) Airplane Group Designations
For the purpose of this AD, airplane groups are designated as
specified in paragraphs (h)(1) and (h)(2) of this AD.
(1) Group 1 airplanes are equipped with an affected fuel pump.
(2) Group 2 airplanes are not equipped with an affected fuel
pump.
(i) Inspections
For Group 1 airplanes: Before an affected pump exceeds 10,000
flight hours since first installation on an airplane, or the
applicable time specified in paragraph (i)(1) or (i)(2) of this AD,
whichever occurs later, inspect all affected fuel pumps for
cavitation erosion, in accordance with the instruction of Airbus AOT
A28L006-17, Rev. 00, dated November 3, 2017. Repeat the inspection
thereafter at intervals not to exceed the applicable time specified
in table 1 to paragraph (i) of this AD.
(1) For a center tank, rear center tank, or aft transfer fuel
pump: Within 30 days after the effective date of this AD.
(2) For a stand-by fuel pump: Within 40 days after the effective
date of this AD.
Table 1 to Paragraph (i) of This AD--Repetitive Inspection Intervals
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Inspection
Erosion--as defined in the AOT interval in
flight hours
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No erosion.............................................. 5,000
Case 1: Light erosion................................... 5,000
Case 2: Medium erosion.................................. 800
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(j) Corrective Actions
If, during any inspection required by paragraph (i) of this AD,
severe erosion (Case 3), as specified in Airbus AOT A28L006-17, Rev.
00, dated November 3, 2017, is found on a fuel pump: Before further
flight, replace that fuel pump with a serviceable part, or
deactivate that fuel pump as specified in the minimum equipment list
(MEL), in accordance with the instructions of Airbus AOT A28L006-17,
Rev. 00, dated November 3, 2017.
(k) Part Installation Limitations
(1) As of the effective date of this AD, a fuel pump having P/N
568-1-28300-101, P/N 568-1-28300-103, or P/N 568-1-28300-200 may be
installed on an airplane, provided that the part is new, or, prior
to installation, the part has passed the inspection (no erosion or
Case 1: Light erosion) required by paragraph (i) of this AD and,
following installation, the part is inspected within the applicable
repetitive intervals and as required by paragraph (i) of this AD.
(2) As of the effective date of this AD, a fuel pump having P/N
568-1-28300-101, P/N 568-1-28300-103, or P/N 568-1-28300-200, with
Case 2 (medium erosion), as specified in Airbus AOT A28L006-17, Rev.
00, dated November 3, 2017, may be installed on an airplane provided
the fuel pump is not installed at a location specified in paragraph
3.3 of Airbus AOT A28L006-17, Rev. 00, dated November 3, 2017.
(l) MEL Revision
(1) Within 30 days after the effective date of this AD, revise
the applicable MEL, in accordance with the instructions of Airbus
AOT A28L006-17, Rev. 00, dated November 3, 2017, and thereafter
operate the airplane accordingly.
(2) For Model A340-500 and A340-600 airplanes: In addition to
the MEL revision required by paragraph (l)(1) of this AD, revise the
applicable MEL to include the information specified in table 2 to
paragraph (l)(2) of this AD, and thereafter operate the airplane
accordingly.
Table 2 to Paragraph (l)(2) of This AD--Amendment to MEL Items 28-27-06
and 28-27-07
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Applicability MEL amendment
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Model A340-500 and A340-600 MEL Items 28-27-06 and 28-27-07 can be
series airplanes. applied, provided that the related
circuit breaker is pulled and tagged for
the duration of the MEL item.
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(m) Reporting
At the applicable time specified in paragraph (m)(1) or (m)(2)
of this AD: Report the results (including no findings) of each
inspection required by paragraph (i) of this AD to
[email protected], in accordance with the instructions
in Airbus AOT A28L006-17, Rev. 00, dated November 3, 2017.
(1) If the inspection was done on or before the effective date
of this AD: Report within 10 days after the effective date of this
AD.
(2) If the inspection was done after the effective date of this
AD: Report within 10 days after the inspection.
(n) 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
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paragraph (o)(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.
(o) Related Information
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information
(MCAI) EASA Airworthiness Directive 2017-0224, dated November 10,
2017, for related information. You may examine the MCAI on the
internet at https://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating
Docket No. FAA-2017-1104.
(2) For more information about this AD, contact Vladimir
Ulyanov, Aerospace Engineer, International Section, Transport
Standards Branch, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW, Renton, WA 98057-3356;
telephone 425-227-1138; fax 425-227-1149.
(p) 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 Alert Operators Transmission A28L006-17, Rev. 00,
dated November 3, 2017.
(ii) Reserved.
(3) For service information identified in this AD, contact
Airbus SAS, Airworthiness Office--EAL, 1 Rond Point Maurice
Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96;
fax +33 5 61 93 45 80; email [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 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 December 4, 2017.
Dionne Palermo,
Acting Director, System Oversight Division, Aircraft Certification
Service.
[FR Doc. 2017-26842 Filed 12-13-17; 8:45 am]
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