Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes, 9692-9697 [2018-04265]
Download as PDF
<![CDATA[
9692
Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 45 / Wednesday, March 7, 2018 / Rules and Regulations
(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 the AD specifies otherwise.
(i) Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B787–
81205–SB500008–00, Issue 001, dated
December 7, 2016.
(ii) Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B787–
81205–SB500009–00, Issue 003, dated
December 7, 2016.
(3) For service information identified in
this AD, contact Boeing Commercial
Airplanes, Attention: Contractual & Data
Services (C&DS), 2600 Westminster Blvd.,
MC 110–SK57, Seal Beach, CA 90740;
telephone 562–797–1717; internet https://
www.myboeingfleet.com.
(4) You may view this service information
at the FAA, Transport Standards Branch,
2200 South 216th Street, Des Moines, WA.
For information on the availability of this
material at the FAA, call 206–231–3195.
(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 February
21, 2018.
Michael Kaszycki,
Acting Director, System Oversight Division,
Aircraft Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 2018–04261 Filed 3–6–18; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2016–9074; Product
Identifier 2016–NM–097–AD; Amendment
39–19213; AD 2018–05–04]
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 A318–111 and –112
airplanes; Model A319–111, –112, –113,
–114, and –115 airplanes; Model A320–
211, –212, and –214 airplanes; and
Model A321–111, –112, –211, –212, and
–213 airplanes. This AD was prompted
by reports of engine fan cowl door (FCD)
daltland on DSKBBV9HB2PROD with RULES
SUMMARY:
VerDate Sep<11>2014
16:31 Mar 06, 2018
Jkt 244001
losses on airplanes equipped with
CFM56 engines due to operator failure
to close the FCD during ground
operations. This AD requires
modification and re-identification, or
replacement, of certain FCDs. This AD
also requires installation of a placard.
We are issuing this AD to address the
unsafe condition on these products.
DATES: This AD is effective April 11,
2018.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of a certain publication listed in this AD
as of April 11, 2018.
ADDRESSES: For service information
identified in this final rule, contact
Airbus, Airworthiness Office—EIAS, 1
Rond Point Maurice Bellonte, 31707
Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone +33 5
61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61 93 44 51; email
account.airworth-eas@airbus.com;
internet https://www.airbus.com. You
may view this referenced service
information at the FAA, Transport
Standards Branch, 2200 South 216th St.,
Des Moines, WA. For information on the
availability of this material at the FAA,
call 206–231–3195. It is also available
on the internet at https://
www.regulations.gov by searching for
and locating Docket No. FAA–2016–
9074.
Examining the AD Docket
You may examine the AD docket on
the internet at https://
www.regulations.gov by searching for
and locating Docket No. FAA–2016–
9074; or in person at the Docket
Management Facility between 9 a.m.
and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
except Federal holidays. The AD docket
contains this AD, the regulatory
evaluation, any comments received, and
other information. The street address for
the Docket Office (telephone 800–647–
5527) is Docket Management Facility,
U.S. Department of Transportation,
Docket Operations, M–30, West
Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140,
1200 New Jersey Avenue SE,
Washington, DC 20590.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Sanjay Ralhan, Aerospace Engineer,
International Section, Transport
Standards Branch, FAA, 2200 South
216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198;
telephone and fax 206–231–3223.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Discussion
We issued a supplemental notice of
proposed rulemaking (SNPRM) to
amend 14 CFR part 39 by adding an AD
that would apply to all Airbus Model
A318–111 and –112 airplanes; Model
A319–111, –112, –113, –114, and –115
PO 00000
Frm 00010
Fmt 4700
Sfmt 4700
airplanes; Model A320–211, –212, and
–214 airplanes; and Model A321–111,
–112, –211, –212, and –213 airplanes.
The SNPRM published in the Federal
Register on September 27, 2017 (82 FR
44974) (‘‘the SNPRM’’). We preceded
the SNPRM with a notice of proposed
rulemaking (NPRM) that published in
the Federal Register on September 26,
2016 (81 FR 65980) (‘‘the NPRM’’). The
NPRM was prompted by reports of
engine FCD losses on airplanes
equipped with CFM56 engines due to
operator failure to close the FCD during
ground operations. The NPRM proposed
to require modification and reidentification, or replacement, of certain
FCDs. The NPRM also proposed to
require installation of a placard. The
SNPRM proposed to add airplanes to
the applicability and expand the list of
affected FCD part numbers. We are
issuing this AD to prevent in-flight loss
of an engine FCD and possible
consequent damage to the airplane.
The European Aviation Safety Agency
(EASA), which is the Technical Agent
for the Member States of the European
Union, has issued EASA Airworthiness
Directive 2016–0257, dated December
16, 2016 (referred to after this as the
Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness
Information, or ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct
an unsafe condition for all Airbus
Model A318–111 and –112 airplanes;
Model A319–111, –112, –113, –114, and
–115 airplanes; Model A320–211, –212,
and –214, airplanes; and Model A321–
111, –112, –211, –212, and –213
airplanes. The MCAI states:
Fan Cowl Door (FCD) losses were reported
on aeroplanes equipped with CFM56
engines. Investigation results confirmed that
in all cases the fan cowls were opened prior
to the flight and were not correctly resecured. During the pre-flight inspection, it
was then not detected that the FCD[s] were
not properly latched.
This condition, if not detected and
corrected, could lead to in-flight loss of a
FCD, possibly resulting in damage to the
aeroplane and/or injury to persons on the
ground.
Prompted by these events, new FCD front
latch and keeper assembly were developed,
having a specific key necessary to un-latch
the FCD. This key cannot be removed unless
the FCD front latch is safely closed. The key,
after removal, must be stowed in the flight
deck at a specific location, as instructed in
the applicable Aircraft Maintenance Manual.
Applicable Flight Crew Operating Manuals
have been amended accordingly. After
modification, the FCD is identified with a
different Part Number (P/N). Airbus issued
Service Bulletin (SB) A320–71–1068 to
provide the modification instructions.
Consequently, EASA issued AD 2016–0069
to require modification and re-identification
of [affected] FCD[s] [or replacement of
affected FCDs].
E:\FR\FM\07MRR1.SGM
07MRR1
Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 45 / Wednesday, March 7, 2018 / Rules and Regulations
After that [EASA] AD was published, FCD
P/N 238–0301–509 was identified as missing
in the list of affected FCD P/N[s] provided in
the [EASA] AD.
For the reasons described above, this
[EASA] AD retains the requirement of EASA
AD 2016–0069, which is superseded, and
expands the list of affected FCD P/N[s].
You may examine the MCAI in the
AD docket on the internet at https://
www.regulations.gov by searching for
and locating Docket No. FAA–2016–
9074.
Comments
We gave the public the opportunity to
participate in developing this AD. The
following presents the comments
received on the SNPRM and the FAA’s
response to each comment. In addition
to its general agreement with the
proposed requirement to implement the
new latches on the FCDs, Delta Airlines
(Delta) provided the following
comments on the SNPRM.
Request To Specify Which FCDs
Require Modification
daltland on DSKBBV9HB2PROD with RULES
Delta requested that we specify which
FCDs need to be modified by listing the
affected FCD serial numbers in
paragraphs (g)(1) and (g)(3) of the
proposed AD (in the SNPRM). Delta
stated that Airbus confirmed that only a
specific set of serial numbers is affected.
We acknowledge that Delta provided
additional information from Airbus
regarding certain FCD serial numbers.
However, Delta did not provide
substantiation that only the FCDs with
those serial numbers are subject to the
identified unsafe condition. The State of
Design Authority (EASA) and Airbus
have determined that FCDs with certain
part numbers (P/Ns), which are
identified in table 1 to paragraphs (g),
(h), (i), and (k) of this AD, as ‘‘Old
P/N,’’ rather than the serial numbers
that Airbus provided to Delta, are
affected by the unsafe condition. If an
operator can provide substantiation that
certain FCDs may be exempted from the
AD requirements based on having a type
design which mitigates the risk and
provides an adequate level of safety,
they may apply for an alternative
method of compliance in accordance
with the procedures in paragraph (n)(1)
of this AD. We have not changed this
AD in this regard.
Request To Remove Requirement for
Placard Installation
Delta requested that we remove the
proposed requirement to install a
placard at the applicable location
specified in paragraph (g)(2) of the
proposed AD (in the SNPRM). Delta
noted that FCD keys are considered
VerDate Sep<11>2014
16:31 Mar 06, 2018
Jkt 244001
ground support equipment by Airbus
and are routinely stored at ground
operating stations. Delta suggested that
since FCD keys are not required to be
stored on an airplane, requiring a
placard where the keys may or may not
be located creates an undue regulatory
burden on operators. Delta pointed out
that if the placard was missing from an
airplane, that airplane would be out of
compliance and could not be operated.
Delta added that Airbus has indicated
that the placard and key locations are
not safety related.
We partially agree with the
commenter’s request. We agree that the
proposed placard requirements were too
stringent. However, we have determined
that some means of advising the flight
and maintenance crews of the location
of the FCD keys is necessary. We have
revised paragraph (g)(2) of this AD to
allow flights, for a time period not to
exceed 10 days, when one or both
engine FCD keys or the placard are
damaged or missing. We have also
revised paragraph (g)(2) of this AD to
allow an alternate key stowage location
in the flight deck and installation of a
placard for identification of the stowage
location, provided the keys can be
consistently retrieved from that flight
deck location.
Request To Remove Reference to
Certain Instructions for Installing
Replacement FCDs
Delta requested that the alternative
actions in paragraphs (h) and (l)(2) of
the proposed AD (in the SNPRM) to
install replacement FCDs using
instructions ‘‘. . . approved by the
Manager, International Section,
Transport Standards Branch, FAA; or
EASA; or Airbus’s EASA Design
Organization Approval (DOA)’’ be
removed from the proposed AD (in the
SNPRM). Delta claimed that the safety
issue being addressed is the latching of
the FCDs, not their installation. Delta
noted that the SNPRM would allow onwing work on FCDs that were installed
as specified in the airplane maintenance
manual (AMM), and suggested that
same method should be acceptable for
installing a new or modified FCD. Delta
requested that either the requirement to
use ‘‘approved’’ instructions be removed
or the term ‘‘approved’’ be changed to
allow a method ‘‘accepted’’ by the FAA;
EASA; or Airbus’s EASA DOA, which
would allow operators to use
procedures in the existing AMM. Delta
requested that if this change is not
made, the ‘‘Costs of Compliance’’
section of this AD be updated to reflect
the $3,555 Airbus would charge Delta to
approve the existing AMM procedure
for the actions specified in paragraphs
PO 00000
Frm 00011
Fmt 4700
Sfmt 4700
9693
(h) and (l)(2) of the proposed AD (in the
SNPRM).
We disagree with the commenter’s
request. Installation of a new part using
procedures that are not approved in the
specified manner might result in an
inadvertent introduction of an unsafe
condition. We have coordinated with
Airbus and EASA and agreed that the
installation must be done in accordance
with the approved methods specified in
paragraphs (h) and (l)(2) of this AD. In
addition, we recognize that in
accomplishing the requirements of any
AD, operators might incur ‘‘incidental’’
costs in addition to the ‘‘direct’’ costs
that are reflected in the cost analysis
presented in the AD. However, the cost
analysis in ADs typically does not
include incidental costs. We have not
changed this AD in this regard.
Change to Applicability
In paragraph (c)(2) of the proposed
AD (in the SNPRM), we inadvertently
included Airbus Model A320–216
airplanes. We did not intend to include
Model A320–216 airplanes in the
applicability of this AD because the
MCAI was already added to the required
airworthiness action list (RAAL) for
Model A320–216 airplanes. We have
removed Model A320–216 airplanes
from the applicability of this final rule.
Conclusion
We reviewed the relevant data,
considered the comments received, and
determined that air safety and the
public interest require adopting this AD
with the changes described previously,
and minor editorial changes. We have
determined that these changes:
• Are consistent with the intent that
was proposed in the SNPRM for
correcting the unsafe condition; and
• Do not add any additional burden
upon the public than was already
proposed in the SNPRM.
We also determined that these
changes will not increase the economic
burden on any operator or increase the
scope of this AD.
Related Service Information Under 1
CFR Part 51
Airbus has issued Service Bulletin
A320–71–1068, Revision 01, dated April
28, 2016. This service information
describes procedures for modifying the
left-hand and right-hand FCDs on
engines 1 and 2; installing a placard;
and re-identifying both the left-hand
and right-hand FCDs with a new part
number. This service information is
reasonably available because the
interested parties have access to it
through their normal course of business
E:\FR\FM\07MRR1.SGM
07MRR1
9694
Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 45 / Wednesday, March 7, 2018 / Rules and Regulations
Costs of Compliance
or by the means identified in the
ADDRESSES section.
We estimate the following costs to
comply with this AD:
We estimate that this AD affects 400
airplanes of U.S. registry.
ESTIMATED COSTS
Action
Labor cost
Modification, placard installation, and reidentification (or replacement) of FCD.
Up to 11 work-hours × $85 per hour =
$935.
daltland on DSKBBV9HB2PROD with RULES
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,
VerDate Sep<11>2014
16:31 Mar 06, 2018
Jkt 244001
Parts cost
$9,730
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:
■
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):
■
2018–05–04 Airbus: Amendment 39–19213;
Docket No. FAA–2016–9074; Product
Identifier 2016–NM–097–AD.
(a) Effective Date
This AD is effective April 11, 2018.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to the Airbus airplanes,
certificated in any category, identified in
paragraphs (c)(1) through (c)(4) of this AD, all
manufacturer serial numbers.
(1) Airbus Model A318–111 and –112
airplanes.
(2) Airbus Model A319–111, –112, –113,
–114, and –115 airplanes.
(3) Airbus Model A320–211, –212, and
–214 airplanes.
PO 00000
Frm 00012
Fmt 4700
Sfmt 4700
Cost per product
$10,665 (for two engines) ..
Cost on
U.S.
operators
$4,266,000
(4) Airbus Model A321–111, –112, –211,
–212, and –213 airplanes.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of
America Code 71, Powerplant.
(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by reports of
engine fan cowl door (FCD) losses on
airplanes equipped with CFM56 engines due
to operator failure to close the FCD during
ground operations. We are issuing this AD to
prevent in-flight loss of an engine FCD and
possible consequent damage to the airplane.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the
compliance times specified, unless already
done.
(g) Modification of Affected FCDs
Within 35 months after the effective date
of this AD, accomplish concurrently the
actions in paragraphs (g)(1), (g)(2), and (g)(3)
of this AD, in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus
Service Bulletin A320–71–1068, Revision 01,
dated April 28, 2016.
(1) Modify the left-hand and right-hand
FCDs on engines 1 and 2 that have an old
part number (‘‘Old P/N’’), as applicable, as
specified in table 1 to paragraphs (g), (h), (i),
and (k) of this AD.
(2) Install a placard on the box located at
the bottom of the 120-volt unit (120 VU)
panel, or at the bottom of the coat stowage,
as applicable to airplane configuration.
Revenue flights with one or both FCD keys
missing from the stowage location in the
flight deck, or the placard missing or
damaged, are permitted for a period not to
exceed 10 days. An alternate key stowage
location in the flight deck and installation of
a placard for identification of the stowage
location is permitted in accordance with the
operator’s FAA accepted maintenance/
inspection program, provided the keys can be
consistently retrieved from that flight deck
location when needed.
(3) Re-identify the modified left-hand and
right-hand FCDs with the new part number
(‘‘New P/N’’), as applicable, as specified in
table 1 to paragraphs (g), (h), (i), and (k) of
this AD.
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
E:\FR\FM\07MRR1.SGM
07MRR1
Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 45 / Wednesday, March 7, 2018 / Rules and Regulations
9695
Table 1 to Paragraphs (g), (h), (i), and (k) of this AD -Fan Cowl Door Part Number
(PIN) Change
daltland on DSKBBV9HB2PROD with RULES
Right-hand side- CFM56-5A engines
VerDate Sep<11>2014
16:31 Mar 06, 2018
Jkt 244001
PO 00000
Frm 00013
Fmt 4700
Old PIN
238-0301-501
238-0301-503
238-0301-505
238-0301-507
238-0301-509
238-0301-511
238-0301-513
238-0301-515
238-0301-517
238-0301-519
238-0301-521
238-0301-523
238-0301-525
238-0301-527
238-0301-529
238-0301-531
238-0302-501
238-0302-503
238-0302-505
238-0302-509
238-0302-511
238-0302-513
238-0302-515
238-0302-517
238-0302-519
238-0302-521
238-0302-523
238-0302-525
238-0302-527
238-0302-529
238-0302-531
238-0302-533
238-0302-535
238-0302-537
238-0302-539
238-0302-541
238-0302-543
238-0302-545
Sfmt 4725
E:\FR\FM\07MRR1.SGM
New PIN
238M0301-501
238M0301-503
238M0301-505
238M0301-507
238M0301-509
238M0301-511
238M0301-513
238M0301-515
238M0301-517
238M0301-519
238M0301-521
238M0301-523
238M0301-525
238M0301-527
238-0301-533
238-0301-535
238M0302-501
238M0302-503
238M0302-505
238M0302-509
238M0302-511
238M0302-513
238M0302-515
238M0302-517
238M0302-519
238M0302-521
238M0302-523
238M0302-525
238M0302-527
238M0302-529
238M0302-531
238M0302-533
238M0302-535
238M0302-537
238-0302-547
238-0302-549
238-0302-551
238-0302-553
07MRR1
ER07MR18.000</GPH>
Door Position
Left-hand side - CFM56-5A engines
Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 45 / Wednesday, March 7, 2018 / Rules and Regulations
BILLING CODE 4910–13–C
(h) Optional Replacement of Affected FCDs
With New Door Design
Replacing the FCDs having a P/N listed as
‘‘Old P/N’’ in table 1 to paragraphs (g), (h),
(i), and (k) of this AD with the FCDs having
the corresponding P/Ns listed as ‘‘New P/N’’
in table 1 to paragraphs (g), (h), (i), and (k)
of this AD is acceptable for compliance with
the requirements of paragraphs (g)(1) and
(g)(3) of this AD. The replacement must be
done in accordance with instructions
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.
(i) Compliance Information for Airplanes on
Which Airbus Modification 157517 Is
Embodied
Accomplishment of Airbus modification
157517 on an airplane in production is
acceptable for compliance with the
requirements of paragraphs (g)(1) and (g)(3)
of this AD, provided that no FCD having a
part number identified as ‘‘Old P/N’’ in table
1 to paragraphs (g), (h), (i), and (k) of this AD
is installed on that airplane.
(j) Compliance Information for Airplanes on
Which Airbus Modification 157519 or
Modification 157521 Is Embodied
Accomplishment of Airbus modification
157519 or modification 157521 on an
airplane in production is acceptable for
compliance with the requirements of
paragraph (g)(2) of this AD.
daltland on DSKBBV9HB2PROD with RULES
(k) Parts Installation Prohibition
(1) For any airplane with any FCD installed
having a P/N identified as ‘‘Old P/N’’ in table
1 to paragraphs (g), (h), (i), and (k) of this AD
as of the effective date of this AD: No person
may install on an airplane a part number
identified as ‘‘Old P/N’’ in table 1 to
paragraphs (g), (h), (i), and (k) of this AD after
accomplishing the requirements of paragraph
(g) of this AD on that airplane.
VerDate Sep<11>2014
16:31 Mar 06, 2018
Jkt 244001
(2) For any airplane with only FCDs
installed having P/Ns that are identified as
‘‘New P/N’’ in table 1 to paragraphs (g), (h),
(i), and (k) of this AD as of the effective date
of this AD: No person may install on any
airplane a part number identified as ‘‘Old P/
N’’ in table 1 to paragraphs (g), (h), (i), and
(k) of this AD as of the effective date of this
AD.
(l) Installation of Approved Parts
Installation on an airplane of a right-hand
or left-hand FCD having a part number
approved after the effective date of this AD
is acceptable for compliance with the
requirements of paragraphs (g)(1) and (g)(3)
of this AD for that airplane only, provided
the conditions specified in paragraphs (l)(1)
and (l)(2) of this AD are met.
(1) The part number must be approved by
the Manager, International Section, Transport
Standards Branch, FAA; or EASA; or
Airbus’s EASA DOA. If approved by the
DOA, the approval must include the DOAauthorized signature.
(2) The FCD installation must be
accomplished in accordance with airplane
modification instructions approved by the
Manager, International Section, Transport
Standards Branch, FAA; or EASA; or
Airbus’s EASA DOA. If approved by the
DOA, the approval must include the DOAauthorized signature.
Office, as appropriate. If sending information
directly to the International Section, send it
to the attention of the person identified in
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 EASA;
or Airbus’s EASA DOA. If approved by the
DOA, the approval must include the DOAauthorized signature.
(m) Credit for Previous Actions
This paragraph provides credit for actions
required by paragraphs (g) and (h) of this AD,
if those actions were performed before the
effective date of this AD using Airbus Service
Bulletin A320–71–1068, Revision 00, dated
December 18, 2015.
(o) Related Information
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing
Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA
Airworthiness Directive 2016–0257, dated
December 16, 2016, for related information.
This MCAI may be found in the AD docket
on the internet at https://www.regulations.gov
by searching for and locating Docket No.
FAA–2016–9074.
(2) For more information about this AD,
contact Sanjay Ralhan, Aerospace Engineer,
International Section, Transport Standards
Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th St., Des
Moines, WA 98198; telephone and fax 206–
231–3223.
(3) Service information identified in this
AD that is not incorporated by reference is
available at the addresses specified in
paragraphs (p)(3) and (p)(4) of this AD.
(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
(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 Service Bulletin A320–71–1068,
Revision 01, dated April 28, 2016.
PO 00000
Frm 00014
Fmt 4700
Sfmt 4700
E:\FR\FM\07MRR1.SGM
07MRR1
ER07MR18.001</GPH>
9696
9697
Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 45 / Wednesday, March 7, 2018 / Rules and Regulations
(ii) Reserved.
(3) For service information identified in
this AD, contact Airbus, Airworthiness
Office—EIAS, 1 Rond Point Maurice
Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France;
telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61
93 44 51; email account.airworth-eas@
airbus.com; internet https://www.airbus.com.
(4) You may view this service information
at the FAA, Transport Standards Branch,
2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For
information on the availability of this
material at the FAA, call 206–231–3195.
(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 February
22, 2018.
Michael Kaszycki,
Acting Director, System Oversight Division,
Aircraft Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 2018–04265 Filed 3–6–18; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
Federal Energy Regulatory
Commission
18 CFR Part 157
[Docket No. RM81–19–000]
Natural Gas Pipelines; Project Cost
and Annual Limits
Federal Energy Regulatory
Commission, Energy.
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
daltland on DSKBBV9HB2PROD with RULES
VerDate Sep<11>2014
16:31 Mar 06, 2018
Jkt 244001
Effective Date
This final rule is effective March 7,
2018. The provisions of 5 U.S.C. 804
regarding Congressional review of Final
Rules does not apply to the Final Rule
because the rule concerns agency
procedure and practice and will not
substantially affect the rights or
obligations of non-agency parties. The
Final Rule merely updates amounts
published in the Code of Federal
Regulations to reflect the Department of
Commerce’s latest annual determination
of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
implicit price deflator, a mathematical
updating required by the Commission’s
existing regulations.
List of Subjects in 18 CFR Part 157
Pursuant to the authority
delegated by the Commission’s
regulations, the Director of the Office of
Energy Projects (OEP) computes and
publishes the project cost and annual
limits for natural gas pipelines blanket
construction certificates for each
calendar year.
DATES: This final rule is effective March
7, 2018 and establishes cost limits
applicable from January 1, 2018 through
December 31, 2018.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Richard W. Fole, Chief, Certificates
Branch 1, Division of Pipeline
Certificates, (202) 502–8955.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Section
157.208(d) of the Commission’s
Regulations provides for project cost
limits applicable to construction,
acquisition, operation and
miscellaneous rearrangement of
facilities (Table I) authorized under the
blanket certificate procedure (Order No.
234, 19 FERC ¶ 61,216). Section
SUMMARY:
157.215(a) specifies the calendar year
dollar limit which may be expended on
underground storage testing and
development (Table II) authorized under
the blanket certificate. Section
157.208(d) requires that the ‘‘limits
specified in Tables I and II shall be
adjusted each calendar year to reflect
the ’GDP implicit price deflator’
published by the Department of
Commerce for the previous calendar
year.’’
Pursuant to § 375.308(x)(1) of the
Commission’s Regulations, the authority
for the publication of such cost limits,
as adjusted for inflation, is delegated to
the Director of the Office of Energy
Projects. The cost limits for calendar
year 2018, as published in Table I of
§ 157.208(d) and Table II of 157.215(a),
are hereby issued.
Administrative practice and
procedure, Natural gas, Reporting and
recordkeeping requirements.
TABLE I TO PART 157
Limit
Year
1982
1983
1984
1985
1986
1987
1988
1989
1990
1991
1992
1993
1994
1995
1996
1997
1998
1999
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
*
*
*
*
3. Table II in § 157.215(a)(5) is revised
to read as follows:
(a) * * *
(5) * * *
TABLE II TO PART 157
Year
1. The authority citation for part 157
continues to read as follows:
■
Authority: 15 U.S.C. 717–717w, 3301–
3432; 42 U.S.C. 7101–7352.
2. Table I in § 157.208(d) is revised to
read as follows:
■
§ 157.208 Construction, acquisition,
operation, replacement, and miscellaneous
rearrangement of facilities.
PO 00000
Frm 00015
Fmt 4700
*
Sfmt 4700
$12,000,000
12,800,000
13,300,000
13,800,000
14,300,000
14,700,000
15,100,000
15,600,000
16,000,000
16,700,000
17,300,000
17,700,000
18,100,000
18,400,000
18,800,000
19,200,000
19,600,000
19,800,000
20,200,000
20,600,000
21,000,000
21,200,000
21,600,000
22,000,000
27,400,000
28,200,000
29,000,000
29,600,000
29,900,000
30,200,000
30,800,000
31,400,000
31,900,000
32,400,000
32,800,000
33,200,000
33,800,000
■
PART 157—[AMENDED]
*
$4,200,000
4,500,000
4,700,000
4,900,000
5,100,000
5,200,000
5,400,000
5,600,000
5,800,000
6,000,000
6,200,000
6,400,000
6,600,000
6,700,000
6,900,000
7,000,000
7,100,000
7,200,000
7,300,000
7,400,000
7,500,000
7,600,000
7,800,000
8,000,000
9,600,000
9,900,000
10,200,000
10,400,000
10,500,000
10,600,000
10,800,000
11,000,000
11,200,000
11,400,000
11,600,000
11,800,000
12,000,000
*
Accordingly, 18 CFR part 157 is
amended as follows:
*
*
(d) * * *
..........
..........
..........
..........
..........
..........
..........
..........
..........
..........
..........
..........
..........
..........
..........
..........
..........
..........
..........
..........
..........
..........
..........
..........
..........
..........
..........
..........
..........
..........
..........
..........
..........
..........
..........
..........
..........
Prior notice
proj. cost
limit
(Col. 2)
§ 157.215 Underground storage testing
and development.
Issued: February 27, 2018.
Terry L. Turpin,
Director, Office of Energy Projects.
*
Auto. proj.
cost limit
(Col. 1)
1982
1983
1984
1985
1986
1987
1988
1989
1990
1991
1992
1993
1994
1995
1996
E:\FR\FM\07MRR1.SGM
......................................
......................................
......................................
......................................
......................................
......................................
......................................
......................................
......................................
......................................
......................................
......................................
......................................
......................................
......................................
07MRR1
Limit
$2,700,000
2,900,000
3,000,000
3,100,000
3,200,000
3,300,000
3,400,000
3,500,000
3,600,000
3,800,000
3,900,000
4,000,000
4,100,000
4,200,000
4,300,000
]]>Agencies
[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 45 (Wednesday, March 7, 2018)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 9692-9697]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2018-04265]
-----------------------------------------------------------------------
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2016-9074; Product Identifier 2016-NM-097-AD; Amendment
39-19213; AD 2018-05-04]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Final rule.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------
SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all
Airbus Model A318-111 and -112 airplanes; Model A319-111, -112, -113, -
114, and -115 airplanes; Model A320-211, -212, and -214 airplanes; and
Model A321-111, -112, -211, -212, and -213 airplanes. This AD was
prompted by reports of engine fan cowl door (FCD) losses on airplanes
equipped with CFM56 engines due to operator failure to close the FCD
during ground operations. This AD requires modification and re-
identification, or replacement, of certain FCDs. This AD also requires
installation of a placard. We are issuing this AD to address the unsafe
condition on these products.
DATES: This AD is effective April 11, 2018.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of April 11,
2018.
ADDRESSES: For service information identified in this final rule,
contact Airbus, Airworthiness Office--EIAS, 1 Rond Point Maurice
Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax
+33 5 61 93 44 51; email [email protected]; internet
https://www.airbus.com. You may view this referenced service information
at the FAA, Transport Standards Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des
Moines, WA. For information on the availability of this material at the
FAA, call 206-231-3195. It is also available on the internet at https://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2016-
9074.
Examining the AD Docket
You may examine the AD docket on the internet at https://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2016-
9074; or in person at the Docket Management Facility between 9 a.m. and
5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket
contains this AD, the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and
other information. The street address for the Docket Office (telephone
800-647-5527) is Docket Management Facility, U.S. Department of
Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor,
Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Sanjay Ralhan, Aerospace Engineer,
International Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA, 2200 South
216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; telephone and fax 206-231-3223.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Discussion
We issued a supplemental notice of proposed rulemaking (SNPRM) to
amend 14 CFR part 39 by adding an AD that would apply to all Airbus
Model A318-111 and -112 airplanes; Model A319-111, -112, -113, -114,
and -115 airplanes; Model A320-211, -212, and -214 airplanes; and Model
A321-111, -112, -211, -212, and -213 airplanes. The SNPRM published in
the Federal Register on September 27, 2017 (82 FR 44974) (``the
SNPRM''). We preceded the SNPRM with a notice of proposed rulemaking
(NPRM) that published in the Federal Register on September 26, 2016 (81
FR 65980) (``the NPRM''). The NPRM was prompted by reports of engine
FCD losses on airplanes equipped with CFM56 engines due to operator
failure to close the FCD during ground operations. The NPRM proposed to
require modification and re-identification, or replacement, of certain
FCDs. The NPRM also proposed to require installation of a placard. The
SNPRM proposed to add airplanes to the applicability and expand the
list of affected FCD part numbers. We are issuing this AD to prevent
in-flight loss of an engine FCD and possible consequent damage to the
airplane.
The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical
Agent for the Member States of the European Union, has issued EASA
Airworthiness Directive 2016-0257, dated December 16, 2016 (referred to
after this as the Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or
``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for all Airbus Model
A318-111 and -112 airplanes; Model A319-111, -112, -113, -114, and -115
airplanes; Model A320-211, -212, and -214, airplanes; and Model A321-
111, -112, -211, -212, and -213 airplanes. The MCAI states:
Fan Cowl Door (FCD) losses were reported on aeroplanes equipped
with CFM56 engines. Investigation results confirmed that in all
cases the fan cowls were opened prior to the flight and were not
correctly re-secured. During the pre-flight inspection, it was then
not detected that the FCD[s] were not properly latched.
This condition, if not detected and corrected, could lead to in-
flight loss of a FCD, possibly resulting in damage to the aeroplane
and/or injury to persons on the ground.
Prompted by these events, new FCD front latch and keeper
assembly were developed, having a specific key necessary to un-latch
the FCD. This key cannot be removed unless the FCD front latch is
safely closed. The key, after removal, must be stowed in the flight
deck at a specific location, as instructed in the applicable
Aircraft Maintenance Manual. Applicable Flight Crew Operating
Manuals have been amended accordingly. After modification, the FCD
is identified with a different Part Number (P/N). Airbus issued
Service Bulletin (SB) A320-71-1068 to provide the modification
instructions. Consequently, EASA issued AD 2016-0069 to require
modification and re-identification of [affected] FCD[s] [or
replacement of affected FCDs].
[[Page 9693]]
After that [EASA] AD was published, FCD P/N 238-0301-509 was
identified as missing in the list of affected FCD P/N[s] provided in
the [EASA] AD.
For the reasons described above, this [EASA] AD retains the
requirement of EASA AD 2016-0069, which is superseded, and expands
the list of affected FCD P/N[s].
You may examine the MCAI in the AD docket on the internet at https://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2016-
9074.
Comments
We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing
this AD. The following presents the comments received on the SNPRM and
the FAA's response to each comment. In addition to its general
agreement with the proposed requirement to implement the new latches on
the FCDs, Delta Airlines (Delta) provided the following comments on the
SNPRM.
Request To Specify Which FCDs Require Modification
Delta requested that we specify which FCDs need to be modified by
listing the affected FCD serial numbers in paragraphs (g)(1) and (g)(3)
of the proposed AD (in the SNPRM). Delta stated that Airbus confirmed
that only a specific set of serial numbers is affected.
We acknowledge that Delta provided additional information from
Airbus regarding certain FCD serial numbers. However, Delta did not
provide substantiation that only the FCDs with those serial numbers are
subject to the identified unsafe condition. The State of Design
Authority (EASA) and Airbus have determined that FCDs with certain part
numbers (P/Ns), which are identified in table 1 to paragraphs (g), (h),
(i), and (k) of this AD, as ``Old P/N,'' rather than the serial numbers
that Airbus provided to Delta, are affected by the unsafe condition. If
an operator can provide substantiation that certain FCDs may be
exempted from the AD requirements based on having a type design which
mitigates the risk and provides an adequate level of safety, they may
apply for an alternative method of compliance in accordance with the
procedures in paragraph (n)(1) of this AD. We have not changed this AD
in this regard.
Request To Remove Requirement for Placard Installation
Delta requested that we remove the proposed requirement to install
a placard at the applicable location specified in paragraph (g)(2) of
the proposed AD (in the SNPRM). Delta noted that FCD keys are
considered ground support equipment by Airbus and are routinely stored
at ground operating stations. Delta suggested that since FCD keys are
not required to be stored on an airplane, requiring a placard where the
keys may or may not be located creates an undue regulatory burden on
operators. Delta pointed out that if the placard was missing from an
airplane, that airplane would be out of compliance and could not be
operated. Delta added that Airbus has indicated that the placard and
key locations are not safety related.
We partially agree with the commenter's request. We agree that the
proposed placard requirements were too stringent. However, we have
determined that some means of advising the flight and maintenance crews
of the location of the FCD keys is necessary. We have revised paragraph
(g)(2) of this AD to allow flights, for a time period not to exceed 10
days, when one or both engine FCD keys or the placard are damaged or
missing. We have also revised paragraph (g)(2) of this AD to allow an
alternate key stowage location in the flight deck and installation of a
placard for identification of the stowage location, provided the keys
can be consistently retrieved from that flight deck location.
Request To Remove Reference to Certain Instructions for Installing
Replacement FCDs
Delta requested that the alternative actions in paragraphs (h) and
(l)(2) of the proposed AD (in the SNPRM) to install replacement FCDs
using instructions ``. . . approved by the Manager, International
Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA; or EASA; or Airbus's EASA
Design Organization Approval (DOA)'' be removed from the proposed AD
(in the SNPRM). Delta claimed that the safety issue being addressed is
the latching of the FCDs, not their installation. Delta noted that the
SNPRM would allow on-wing work on FCDs that were installed as specified
in the airplane maintenance manual (AMM), and suggested that same
method should be acceptable for installing a new or modified FCD. Delta
requested that either the requirement to use ``approved'' instructions
be removed or the term ``approved'' be changed to allow a method
``accepted'' by the FAA; EASA; or Airbus's EASA DOA, which would allow
operators to use procedures in the existing AMM. Delta requested that
if this change is not made, the ``Costs of Compliance'' section of this
AD be updated to reflect the $3,555 Airbus would charge Delta to
approve the existing AMM procedure for the actions specified in
paragraphs (h) and (l)(2) of the proposed AD (in the SNPRM).
We disagree with the commenter's request. Installation of a new
part using procedures that are not approved in the specified manner
might result in an inadvertent introduction of an unsafe condition. We
have coordinated with Airbus and EASA and agreed that the installation
must be done in accordance with the approved methods specified in
paragraphs (h) and (l)(2) of this AD. In addition, we recognize that in
accomplishing the requirements of any AD, operators might incur
``incidental'' costs in addition to the ``direct'' costs that are
reflected in the cost analysis presented in the AD. However, the cost
analysis in ADs typically does not include incidental costs. We have
not changed this AD in this regard.
Change to Applicability
In paragraph (c)(2) of the proposed AD (in the SNPRM), we
inadvertently included Airbus Model A320-216 airplanes. We did not
intend to include Model A320-216 airplanes in the applicability of this
AD because the MCAI was already added to the required airworthiness
action list (RAAL) for Model A320-216 airplanes. We have removed Model
A320-216 airplanes from the applicability of this final rule.
Conclusion
We reviewed the relevant data, considered the comments received,
and determined that air safety and the public interest require adopting
this AD with the changes described previously, and minor editorial
changes. We have determined that these changes:
Are consistent with the intent that was proposed in the
SNPRM for correcting the unsafe condition; and
Do not add any additional burden upon the public than was
already proposed in the SNPRM.
We also determined that these changes will not increase the
economic burden on any operator or increase the scope of this AD.
Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51
Airbus has issued Service Bulletin A320-71-1068, Revision 01, dated
April 28, 2016. This service information describes procedures for
modifying the left-hand and right-hand FCDs on engines 1 and 2;
installing a placard; and re-identifying both the left-hand and right-
hand FCDs with a new part number. This service information is
reasonably available because the interested parties have access to it
through their normal course of business
[[Page 9694]]
or by the means identified in the ADDRESSES section.
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this AD affects 400 airplanes of U.S. registry.
We estimate the following costs to comply with this AD:
Estimated Costs
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Cost on
Action Labor cost Parts cost Cost per product U.S.
operators
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Modification, placard Up to 11 work- $9,730 $10,665 (for two engines).......... $4,266,000
installation, and re- hours x $85 per
identification (or hour = $935.
replacement) of FCD.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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.
Sec. 39.13 [Amended]
0
2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness
directive (AD):
2018-05-04 Airbus: Amendment 39-19213; Docket No. FAA-2016-9074;
Product Identifier 2016-NM-097-AD.
(a) Effective Date
This AD is effective April 11, 2018.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to the Airbus airplanes, certificated in any
category, identified in paragraphs (c)(1) through (c)(4) of this AD,
all manufacturer serial numbers.
(1) Airbus Model A318-111 and -112 airplanes.
(2) Airbus Model A319-111, -112, -113, -114, and -115 airplanes.
(3) Airbus Model A320-211, -212, and -214 airplanes.
(4) Airbus Model A321-111, -112, -211, -212, and -213 airplanes.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 71, Powerplant.
(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by reports of engine fan cowl door (FCD)
losses on airplanes equipped with CFM56 engines due to operator
failure to close the FCD during ground operations. We are issuing
this AD to prevent in-flight loss of an engine FCD and possible
consequent damage to the airplane.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified,
unless already done.
(g) Modification of Affected FCDs
Within 35 months after the effective date of this AD, accomplish
concurrently the actions in paragraphs (g)(1), (g)(2), and (g)(3) of
this AD, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of
Airbus Service Bulletin A320-71-1068, Revision 01, dated April 28,
2016.
(1) Modify the left-hand and right-hand FCDs on engines 1 and 2
that have an old part number (``Old P/N''), as applicable, as
specified in table 1 to paragraphs (g), (h), (i), and (k) of this
AD.
(2) Install a placard on the box located at the bottom of the
120-volt unit (120 VU) panel, or at the bottom of the coat stowage,
as applicable to airplane configuration. Revenue flights with one or
both FCD keys missing from the stowage location in the flight deck,
or the placard missing or damaged, are permitted for a period not to
exceed 10 days. An alternate key stowage location in the flight deck
and installation of a placard for identification of the stowage
location is permitted in accordance with the operator's FAA accepted
maintenance/inspection program, provided the keys can be
consistently retrieved from that flight deck location when needed.
(3) Re-identify the modified left-hand and right-hand FCDs with
the new part number (``New P/N''), as applicable, as specified in
table 1 to paragraphs (g), (h), (i), and (k) of this AD.
BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
[[Page 9695]]
[GRAPHIC] [TIFF OMITTED] TR07MR18.000
[[Page 9696]]
[GRAPHIC] [TIFF OMITTED] TR07MR18.001
BILLING CODE 4910-13-C
(h) Optional Replacement of Affected FCDs With New Door Design
Replacing the FCDs having a P/N listed as ``Old P/N'' in table 1
to paragraphs (g), (h), (i), and (k) of this AD with the FCDs having
the corresponding P/Ns listed as ``New P/N'' in table 1 to
paragraphs (g), (h), (i), and (k) of this AD is acceptable for
compliance with the requirements of paragraphs (g)(1) and (g)(3) of
this AD. The replacement must be done in accordance with
instructions 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.
(i) Compliance Information for Airplanes on Which Airbus Modification
157517 Is Embodied
Accomplishment of Airbus modification 157517 on an airplane in
production is acceptable for compliance with the requirements of
paragraphs (g)(1) and (g)(3) of this AD, provided that no FCD having
a part number identified as ``Old P/N'' in table 1 to paragraphs
(g), (h), (i), and (k) of this AD is installed on that airplane.
(j) Compliance Information for Airplanes on Which Airbus Modification
157519 or Modification 157521 Is Embodied
Accomplishment of Airbus modification 157519 or modification
157521 on an airplane in production is acceptable for compliance
with the requirements of paragraph (g)(2) of this AD.
(k) Parts Installation Prohibition
(1) For any airplane with any FCD installed having a P/N
identified as ``Old P/N'' in table 1 to paragraphs (g), (h), (i),
and (k) of this AD as of the effective date of this AD: No person
may install on an airplane a part number identified as ``Old P/N''
in table 1 to paragraphs (g), (h), (i), and (k) of this AD after
accomplishing the requirements of paragraph (g) of this AD on that
airplane.
(2) For any airplane with only FCDs installed having P/Ns that
are identified as ``New P/N'' in table 1 to paragraphs (g), (h),
(i), and (k) of this AD as of the effective date of this AD: No
person may install on any airplane a part number identified as ``Old
P/N'' in table 1 to paragraphs (g), (h), (i), and (k) of this AD as
of the effective date of this AD.
(l) Installation of Approved Parts
Installation on an airplane of a right-hand or left-hand FCD
having a part number approved after the effective date of this AD is
acceptable for compliance with the requirements of paragraphs (g)(1)
and (g)(3) of this AD for that airplane only, provided the
conditions specified in paragraphs (l)(1) and (l)(2) of this AD are
met.
(1) The part number must be approved by the Manager,
International Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA; or EASA; or
Airbus's EASA DOA. If approved by the DOA, the approval must include
the DOA-authorized signature.
(2) The FCD installation must be accomplished in accordance with
airplane modification instructions approved by the Manager,
International Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA; or EASA; or
Airbus's EASA DOA. If approved by the DOA, the approval must include
the DOA-authorized signature.
(m) Credit for Previous Actions
This paragraph provides credit for actions required by
paragraphs (g) and (h) of this AD, if those actions were performed
before the effective date of this AD using Airbus Service Bulletin
A320-71-1068, Revision 00, dated December 18, 2015.
(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 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 EASA; or Airbus's EASA
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 2016-0257, dated December 16,
2016, for related information. This MCAI may be found in the AD
docket on the internet at https://www.regulations.gov by searching
for and locating Docket No. FAA-2016-9074.
(2) For more information about this AD, contact Sanjay Ralhan,
Aerospace Engineer, International Section, Transport Standards
Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; telephone
and fax 206-231-3223.
(3) Service information identified in this AD that is not
incorporated by reference is available at the addresses specified in
paragraphs (p)(3) and (p)(4) of this AD.
(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 Service Bulletin A320-71-1068, Revision 01, dated
April 28, 2016.
[[Page 9697]]
(ii) Reserved.
(3) For service information identified in this AD, contact
Airbus, Airworthiness Office--EIAS, 1 Rond Point Maurice Bellonte,
31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5
61 93 44 51; email [email protected]; internet https://www.airbus.com.
(4) You may view this service information at the FAA, Transport
Standards Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For
information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call
206-231-3195.
(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 February 22, 2018.
Michael Kaszycki,
Acting Director, System Oversight Division, Aircraft Certification
Service.
[FR Doc. 2018-04265 Filed 3-6-18; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
