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PART 1083—CIVIL PENALTY
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continues to read as follows:
§ 1083.1 Adjustments of civil penalty
amounts.
Authority: 12 U.S.C. 2609(d); 12 U.S.C.
5113(d)(2); 12 U.S.C. 5565(c); 15 U.S.C.
1639e(k); 15 U.S.C. 1717a(a); 28 U.S.C. 2461
note.
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[FR Doc. 2018–00399 Filed 1–11–18; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4810–AM–P
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2017–1244; Product
Identifier 2013–NM–145–AD; Amendment
39–19152; AD 2018–01–11]
RIN 2120–AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus
Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule; request for
comments.
AGENCY:
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Tier 1 penalty .............................................................................
Tier 2 penalty .............................................................................
Tier 3 penalty .............................................................................
Per violation ...............................................................................
Annual cap .................................................................................
Per failure ...................................................................................
Annual cap .................................................................................
Per failure, where intentional .....................................................
Per violation ...............................................................................
First violation ..............................................................................
Subsequent violations ................................................................
in the vicinity of the gaseous oxygen
system (GOS) for passengers. We are
issuing this AD to address the unsafe
condition on these products.
DATES: This AD becomes effective
January 29, 2018.
We must receive comments on this
AD by February 26, 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.
Examining the AD Docket
We are adopting a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
Airbus Model A319–115 and A319–133
airplanes. This AD requires contacting
the FAA to obtain instructions for
addressing the unsafe condition on
these products, and doing the actions
specified in those instructions. This AD
was prompted by a fire during a flight,
SUMMARY:
accordance with the Federal Civil
Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act of
1990, as amended by the Debt
Collection Improvement Act of 1996
and further amended by the Federal
Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act
Improvements Act of 2015 (28 U.S.C.
2461 note), as follows:
Civil penalty description
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2609(d)(2)(A) ..............................................................
5113(d)(2) ..................................................................
1639e(k)(1) .................................................................
1639e(k)(2) .................................................................
You may examine the AD docket on
the internet at https://
www.regulations.gov by searching for
and locating Docket No. FAA–2017–
1244; 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
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1,963,870
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28,474
11,279
22,556
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:
Sanjay Ralhan, Aerospace Engineer,
International Section, Transport
Standards Branch, FAA, 1601 Lind
Avenue SW, Renton, WA 98057–3356;
telephone: 425–227–1405; fax: 425–
227–1149.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Discussion
The European Aviation Safety Agency
(EASA), which is the Technical Agent
for the Member States of the European
Union, has issued EASA AD 2014–0045,
dated February 25, 2014; corrected
March 4, 2014 (referred to after this as
the Mandatory Continuing
Airworthiness Information, or ‘‘the
MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe condition
for certain Airbus Model A319–115 and
A319–133 airplanes. The MCAI states:
Following an ECAM [electronic centralized
aircraft monitor] warning ‘‘CARGO SMOKE’’
during flight, the flight crew elected to divert
and the aeroplane made an uneventful
landing. The post-flight inspection evidenced
a heavy fire in the vicinity of the Gaseous
Oxygen System (GOS) for passengers, located
close to the cargo area. The origin of the fire
has not been clearly identified. After more
investigation, Airbus determined that the
current optional passenger GOS design,
specific to A319 aeroplanes, is not robust
enough to prevent further events of this kind.
This condition, if not detected and
corrected, could lead to an uncontrolled fire,
possibly resulting in loss of the aeroplane.
To address this potential unsafe condition,
Airbus developed mod 153555 to improve
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the (optional) A319 GOS for passengers and
published Service Bulletin (SB) A320–35–
1062 to provide that modification for inservice application.
Consequently, EASA issued AD 2013–0153
to require modification of the passenger GOS
installation.
Since that [EASA] AD was issued, a
mistake was identified in Airbus SB A320–
35–1062 concerning the pressure relief valve
installation and the SB has been corrected
and revised accordingly with mod 155860.
For the reason described above, this
[EASA] AD retains the requirements of EASA
AD 2013–0153, which is superseded, but
requires those actions to be done in
accordance with the instructions of Airbus
SB 35–1062 Revision 01.
This [EASA] AD has been republished to
correct an error that referenced the wrong
effective date for EASA AD 2013–0153.
You may examine the MCAI on the
internet at https://www.regulations.gov
by searching for and locating Docket No.
FAA–2017–1244.
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. We are issuing this AD because
we evaluated all pertinent information
and determined the unsafe condition
exists and is likely to exist or develop
on other products of the same type
design.
FAA’s Determination of the Effective
Date
Since there are currently no domestic
operators of this product, we find good
cause that notice and opportunity for
prior public comment are unnecessary.
In addition, for the reason(s) stated
above, we find that good cause exists for
making this amendment effective in less
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
data, views, or arguments about this AD.
Send your comments to an address
listed under the ADDRESSES section.
Include ‘‘Docket No. FAA–2017–1244;
Product Identifier 2013–NM–145–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
Currently, there are no affected U.S.registered airplanes. This AD requires
contacting the FAA to obtain
instructions for addressing the unsafe
condition, and doing the actions
specified in those instructions. Based on
the actions specified in the MCAI AD,
we are providing the following cost
estimates for an affected airplane that is
placed on the U.S. Register in the future:
ESTIMATED COSTS
Action
Passenger GOS modification
Placard modification ................
Pressure hose modification ....
Labor cost
Up to 33 work-hours × $85
per hour = $2,805.
5 work-hours × $85 per hour
= $425.
8 work-hours × $85 per hour
= $680.
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Authority for This Rulemaking
Title 49 of the United States Code
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I,
section 106, describes the authority of
the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII:
Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more
detail the scope of the Agency’s
authority.
We are issuing this rulemaking under
the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII,
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701:
General requirements.’’ Under that
section, Congress charges the FAA with
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in
air commerce by prescribing regulations
for practices, methods, and procedures
the Administrator finds necessary for
safety in air commerce. This regulation
is within the scope of that authority
because it addresses an unsafe condition
that is likely to exist or develop on
products identified in this rulemaking
action.
This AD is issued in accordance with
authority delegated by the Executive
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Cost per product
Up to $30,782
Up to $33,587
$0 ...................
$425
$9,690 ............
$10,370
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.
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.
Regulatory Findings
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
safety, Incorporation by reference,
Safety.
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;
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Adoption of the Amendment
Accordingly, under the authority
delegated to me by the Administrator,
the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as
follows:
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
DIRECTIVES
1. The authority citation for part 39
continues to read as follows:
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Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
§ 39.13
[Amended]
2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
the following new airworthiness
directive (AD):
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2018–01–11 Airbus: Amendment 39–19152;
Docket No. FAA–2017–1244; Product
Identifier 2013–NM–145–AD.
(a) Effective Date
This AD becomes effective January 29,
2018.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to Airbus Model A319–
115 and A319–133 airplanes, certificated in
any category, all manufacturer serial
numbers, having received in production
Airbus modification 33125 (installation of
Gaseous Oxygen System (GOS) for
passengers), except those on which Airbus
modification 153555 and 155860 have been
embodied in production.
inspector, the manager of the local flight
standards district office/certificate holding
district office.
(i) Related Information
(1) Refer to MCAI EASA AD 2014–0045,
dated February 25, 2014; corrected March 4,
2014, for related information. You may
examine the MCAI on the internet at https://
www.regulations.gov by searching for and
locating Docket No. FAA–2017–1244.
(2) For more information about this AD,
contact Sanjay Ralhan, Aerospace Engineer,
International Section, Transport Standards
Branch, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW,
Renton, WA 98057–3356; telephone: 425–
227–1405; fax: 425–227–1149.
(j) Material Incorporated by Reference
None.
Issued in Renton, Washington, on January
2, 2018.
Michael Kaszycki,
Acting Director, System Oversight Division,
Aircraft Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 2018–00343 Filed 1–11–18; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of
America Code 35, Oxygen.
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the
compliance times specified, unless already
done.
RIN 2120–AA64
(g) Required Action(s)
Within 30 days after the effective date of
this AD, request instructions from the
Manager, International Section, Transport
Standards Branch, FAA, to address the
unsafe condition specified in paragraph (e) of
this AD; and accomplish the actions at the
times specified in, and in accordance with,
those instructions. Guidance can be found in
Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness
Information (MCAI) European Aviation
Safety Agency (EASA) AD 2014–0045, dated
February 25, 2014; corrected March 4, 2014.
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(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by a fire during a
flight, in the vicinity of the GOS for
passengers. We are issuing this AD to prevent
an uncontrolled fire in the vicinity of the
GOS for passengers, near the cargo area,
which could result in loss of the airplane.
AGENCY:
(h) 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 (i)(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
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14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2017–0629; Product
Identifier 2016–NM–184–AD; Amendment
39–19149; AD 2018–01–08]
Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing
Company Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
We are adopting a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for all The
Boeing Company Model 737–100, –200,
–200C, –300, –400, and –500 series
airplanes. This AD was prompted by
reports of fatigue cracking in the frame
outboard chord and in the radius of the
auxiliary chord at a certain area. This
AD requires inspections to detect this
cracking, and corrective action if
necessary. We are issuing this AD to
address the unsafe condition on these
products.
DATES: This AD is effective February 16,
2018 .
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of a certain publication listed in this AD
as of December 26, 2012 (77 FR 69747,
November 21, 2012).
ADDRESSES: For service information
identified in this final rule, contact
Boeing Commercial Airplanes,
Attention: Contractual & Data Services
SUMMARY:
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(C&DS), 2600 Westminster Blvd., MC
110–SK57, Seal Beach, CA 90740;
telephone 562–797–1717; internet
https://www.myboeingfleet.com. You
may view this 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–
0629.
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–
0629; or in person at the Docket
Management Facility between 9 a.m.
and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
except Federal holidays. The AD docket
contains this final rule, the regulatory
evaluation, any comments received, and
other information. The address for the
Docket Office (phone: 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:
George Garrido, Aerospace Engineer,
Airframe Section, FAA, Los Angeles
ACO Branch, 3960 Paramount
Boulevard, Lakewood, CA 90712–4137;
phone: 562–627–5232; fax: 562–627–
5210; email: george.garrido@faa.gov.
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 The Boeing Company Model
737–100, –200, –200C, –300, –400, and
–500 series airplanes. The NPRM
published in the Federal Register on
June 30, 2017 (82 FR 29792). The NPRM
was prompted by reports of fatigue
cracking in the frame outboard chord
and in the radius of the auxiliary chord
at a certain area. The NPRM proposed
to require inspections to detect this
cracking, and corrective action if
necessary. We are issuing this AD to
detect and correct fatigue cracking of the
outboard and auxiliary chords, which
could result in reduced structural
integrity of the outboard chord and
consequent rapid decompression of the
airplane.
Comments
We gave the public the opportunity to
participate in developing this final rule.
The following presents the comments
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2017-1244; Product Identifier 2013-NM-145-AD; Amendment
39-19152; AD 2018-01-11]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule; request for comments.
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SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
Airbus Model A319-115 and A319-133 airplanes. This AD requires
contacting the FAA to obtain instructions for addressing the unsafe
condition on these products, and doing the actions specified in those
instructions. This AD was prompted by a fire during a flight, in the
vicinity of the gaseous oxygen system (GOS) for passengers. We are
issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
DATES: This AD becomes effective January 29, 2018.
We must receive comments on this AD by February 26, 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.
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-
1244; 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: Sanjay Ralhan, Aerospace Engineer,
International Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA, 1601 Lind
Avenue SW, Renton, WA 98057-3356; telephone: 425-227-1405; fax: 425-
227-1149.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Discussion
The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical
Agent for the Member States of the European Union, has issued EASA AD
2014-0045, dated February 25, 2014; corrected March 4, 2014 (referred
to after this as the Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or
``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for certain Airbus Model
A319-115 and A319-133 airplanes. The MCAI states:
Following an ECAM [electronic centralized aircraft monitor]
warning ``CARGO SMOKE'' during flight, the flight crew elected to
divert and the aeroplane made an uneventful landing. The post-flight
inspection evidenced a heavy fire in the vicinity of the Gaseous
Oxygen System (GOS) for passengers, located close to the cargo area.
The origin of the fire has not been clearly identified. After more
investigation, Airbus determined that the current optional passenger
GOS design, specific to A319 aeroplanes, is not robust enough to
prevent further events of this kind.
This condition, if not detected and corrected, could lead to an
uncontrolled fire, possibly resulting in loss of the aeroplane.
To address this potential unsafe condition, Airbus developed mod
153555 to improve
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the (optional) A319 GOS for passengers and published Service
Bulletin (SB) A320-35-1062 to provide that modification for in-
service application.
Consequently, EASA issued AD 2013-0153 to require modification
of the passenger GOS installation.
Since that [EASA] AD was issued, a mistake was identified in
Airbus SB A320-35-1062 concerning the pressure relief valve
installation and the SB has been corrected and revised accordingly
with mod 155860.
For the reason described above, this [EASA] AD retains the
requirements of EASA AD 2013-0153, which is superseded, but requires
those actions to be done in accordance with the instructions of
Airbus SB 35-1062 Revision 01.
This [EASA] AD has been republished to correct an error that
referenced the wrong effective date for EASA AD 2013-0153.
You may examine the MCAI on the internet at https://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2017-
1244.
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. We are
issuing this AD because we evaluated all pertinent information and
determined the unsafe condition exists and is likely to exist or
develop on other products of the same type design.
FAA's Determination of the Effective Date
Since there are currently no domestic operators of this product, we
find good cause that notice and opportunity for prior public comment
are unnecessary. In addition, for the reason(s) stated above, we find
that good cause exists for making this amendment effective in less 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 data, views, or
arguments about this AD. Send your comments to an address listed under
the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2017-1244; Product
Identifier 2013-NM-145-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
Currently, there are no affected U.S.-registered airplanes. This AD
requires contacting the FAA to obtain instructions for addressing the
unsafe condition, and doing the actions specified in those
instructions. Based on the actions specified in the MCAI AD, we are
providing the following cost estimates for an affected airplane that is
placed on the U.S. Register in the future:
Estimated Costs
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Action Labor cost Parts cost Cost per product
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Passenger GOS modification........... Up to 33 work-hours x $85 per Up to $30,782........... Up to $33,587
hour = $2,805.
Placard modification................. 5 work-hours x $85 per hour = $0...................... $425
$425.
Pressure hose modification........... 8 work-hours x $85 per hour = $9,690.................. $10,370
$680.
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Authority for This Rulemaking
Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to
issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the
authority of the FAA Administrator. ``Subtitle VII: Aviation
Programs,'' describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's
authority.
We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in
``Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: General
requirements.'' Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing
regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator
finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within
the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition
that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this
rulemaking action.
This AD is issued in accordance with authority delegated by the
Executive Director, Aircraft Certification Service, as authorized by
FAA Order 8000.51C. In accordance with that order, issuance of ADs is
normally a function of the Compliance and Airworthiness Division, but
during this transition period, the Executive Director has delegated the
authority to issue ADs applicable to transport category airplanes to
the Director of the System Oversight Division.
Regulatory Findings
We determined that this AD will not have federalism implications
under Executive Order 13132. This AD will not have a substantial direct
effect on the States, on the relationship between the national
government and the States, or on the distribution of power and
responsibilities among the various levels of government.
For the reasons discussed above, I certify that this AD:
1. Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive Order
12866;
2. Is not a ``significant rule'' under the DOT Regulatory Policies
and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979);
3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska; and
4. Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or
negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria
of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by
reference, Safety.
Adoption of the Amendment
Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the
Administrator, the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows:
PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES
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1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows:
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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):
2018-01-11 Airbus: Amendment 39-19152; Docket No. FAA-2017-1244;
Product Identifier 2013-NM-145-AD.
(a) Effective Date
This AD becomes effective January 29, 2018.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to Airbus Model A319-115 and A319-133 airplanes,
certificated in any category, all manufacturer serial numbers,
having received in production Airbus modification 33125
(installation of Gaseous Oxygen System (GOS) for passengers), except
those on which Airbus modification 153555 and 155860 have been
embodied in production.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 35, Oxygen.
(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by a fire during a flight, in the vicinity
of the GOS for passengers. We are issuing this AD to prevent an
uncontrolled fire in the vicinity of the GOS for passengers, near
the cargo area, which could result in loss of the airplane.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified,
unless already done.
(g) Required Action(s)
Within 30 days after the effective date of this AD, request
instructions from the Manager, International Section, Transport
Standards Branch, FAA, to address the unsafe condition specified in
paragraph (e) of this AD; and accomplish the actions at the times
specified in, and in accordance with, those instructions. Guidance
can be found in Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information
(MCAI) European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD 2014-0045, dated
February 25, 2014; corrected March 4, 2014.
(h) 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 (i)(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.
(i) Related Information
(1) Refer to MCAI EASA AD 2014-0045, dated February 25, 2014;
corrected March 4, 2014, for related information. You may examine
the MCAI on the internet at https://www.regulations.gov by searching
for and locating Docket No. FAA-2017-1244.
(2) For more information about this AD, contact Sanjay Ralhan,
Aerospace Engineer, International Section, Transport Standards
Branch, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW, Renton, WA 98057-3356; telephone:
425-227-1405; fax: 425-227-1149.
(j) Material Incorporated by Reference
None.
Issued in Renton, Washington, on January 2, 2018.
Michael Kaszycki,
Acting Director, System Oversight Division, Aircraft Certification
Service.
[FR Doc. 2018-00343 Filed 1-11-18; 8:45 am]
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