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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.
The Proposed Amendment
Accordingly, under the authority
delegated to me by the Administrator,
the FAA proposes to amend 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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Dassault Aviation: Docket No. FAA–2018–
0394; Product Identifier 2018–NM–036–
AD.
(a) Comments Due Date
We must receive comments by June 25,
2018.
(b) Affected ADs
This AD affects AD 2010–26–05,
Amendment 39–16544 (75 FR 79952,
December 21, 2010) (‘‘AD 2010–26–05’’); AD
2012–02–18, Amendment 39–16941 (77 FR
12175, February 29, 2012) (‘‘AD 2012–02–
18’’); and AD 2017–09–03 Amendment 39–
18865 (82 FR 21467, May 9, 2017) (‘‘AD
2017–09–03’’).
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to Dassault Aviation
Model MYSTERE–FALCON 50 airplanes,
certificated in any category, all manufacturer
serial numbers.
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(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of
America Code 05, Time limits/maintenance
checks.
(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by a determination
that more restrictive maintenance
requirements and airworthiness limitations
are necessary. We are issuing this AD to
prevent reduced structural integrity of the
airplane.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the
compliance times specified, unless already
done.
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(g) Revision of Maintenance or Inspection
Program
Within 90 days after the effective date of
this AD, revise the maintenance or inspection
program, as applicable, to incorporate the
information specified in Chapter 5–40,
Airworthiness Limitations, of the Dassault
Falcon 50/50EX Maintenance Manual,
Revision 24, dated July 2017. The initial
compliance times for doing the tasks are at
the time specified in Chapter 5–40,
Airworthiness Limitations, of the Dassault
Falcon 50/50EX Maintenance Manual,
Revision 24, dated July 2017, or within 90
days after the effective date of this AD,
whichever occurs later.
(h) No Alternative Actions or Intervals
After the maintenance or inspection
program has been revised as required by
paragraph (g) of this AD, no alternative
actions (e.g., inspections), or intervals, may
be used unless the actions, or intervals, are
approved as an alternative method of
compliance (AMOC) in accordance with the
procedures specified in paragraph (j)(1) of
this AD.
(i) Terminating Actions for Other ADs
(1) Accomplishing the actions required by
paragraph (g) of this AD terminates all
requirements of AD 2017–09–03.
(2) Accomplishing the actions required by
paragraph (g) of this AD terminates all
requirements of AD 2010–26–05 and AD
2012–02–18 for the Dassault Aviation Model
MYSTERE–FALCON 50 airplanes specified
in those ADs.
(j) 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 (k)(2) of this AD. Information may
be emailed to: 9-ANM-116-AMOCREQUESTS@faa.gov. Before using any
approved AMOC, notify your appropriate
principal inspector, or lacking a principal
inspector, the manager of the local flight
standards district office/certificate holding
district office.
(2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any
requirement in this AD to obtain corrective
actions from a manufacturer, the action must
be accomplished using a method approved
by the Manager, International Section,
Transport Standards Branch, FAA; or the
European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA); or
Dassault Aviation’s EASA Design
Organization Approval (DOA). If approved by
the DOA, the approval must include the
DOA-authorized signature.
(k) Related Information
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing
Airworthiness Information (MCAI)
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Airworthiness Directive 2018–0026, dated
January 30, 2018, 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–2018–0394.
(2) For more information about this AD,
contact Tom Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer,
International Section, Transport Standards
Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th Street, Des
Moines, WA 98198; telephone and fax 206–
231–3226.
(3) For service information identified in
this AD, contact Dassault Falcon Jet
Corporation, Teterboro Airport, P.O. Box
2000, South Hackensack, NJ 07606;
telephone 201–440–6700; internet https://
www.dassaultfalcon.com. 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.
Issued in Des Moines, Washington, on
April 27, 2018.
Michael Kaszycki,
Acting Director, System Oversight Division,
Aircraft Certification Service.
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14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2018–0390; Product
Identifier 2017–NM–130–AD]
RIN 2120–AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus
Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
(NPRM).
AGENCY:
We propose to adopt a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for all
Airbus Model A300 series airplanes.
This proposed AD was prompted by a
revision of an airworthiness limitation
items (ALI) document. This proposed
AD would require revising the
maintenance or inspection program, as
applicable, to incorporate the specified
maintenance requirements and
airworthiness limitations. We are
proposing this AD to address the unsafe
condition on these products.
DATES: We must receive comments on
this proposed AD by June 25, 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.
SUMMARY:
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• 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: Deliver to Mail
address above between 9 a.m. and 5
p.m., Monday through Friday, except
Federal holidays.
For service information identified in
this NPRM, 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 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.
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–2018–
0390; 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 NPRM, 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: Dan
Rodina, Aerospace Engineer,
International Section, Transport
Standards Branch, FAA, 2200 South
216th Street, Des Moines, WA 98198;
telephone and fax 206–231–3225.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
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Comments Invited
We invite you to send any written
relevant data, views, or arguments about
this proposal. Send your comments to
an address listed under the ADDRESSES
section. Include ‘‘Docket No. FAA–
2018–0390; Product Identifier 2017–
NM–130–AD’’ at the beginning of your
comments. We specifically invite
comments on the overall regulatory,
economic, environmental, and energy
aspects of this NPRM. We will consider
all comments received by the closing
date and may amend this NPRM 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
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will also post a report summarizing each
substantive verbal contact we receive
about this NPRM.
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 2017–0145, dated August 31,
2017 (referred to after this as the
Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness
Information, or ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct
an unsafe condition for all Airbus
Model A300 series airplanes. The MCAI
states:
Some airworthiness limitations previously
defined in A300 ALS Part 1 have been
removed from that document and should
normally be included in an ALS Part 4.
Airbus does not plan to issue an ALS Part 4
for A300 aeroplanes.
Nevertheless, failure to comply with these
airworthiness limitations could result in an
unsafe condition.
For the reason described above, it has been
decided to require the application of these
airworthiness limitations through a separate
AD.
Previously, EASA issued AD 2013–0210
[which corresponds to FAA AD 2014–16–13,
Amendment 39–17937 (79 FR 51083, August
27, 2014) (‘‘AD 2014–16–13’’)] to require
implementation of airworthiness limitations
applicable to main landing gear (MLG) barrel
assembly, retraction actuator assembly,
linkage assembly and flanged duct, which
were previously defined in Revision 00 of
A300 ALS Part 1 but removed from Revision
01 of A300 ALS Part 1, adding those limits
as an Appendix to the AD.
Since EASA AD 2013–0210 was issued,
improvement of safe life component selection
resulted, among others, in removal of 15 nose
landing gear (NLG) parts from Revision 02 of
A300 ALS Part 1.
Consequently, this [EASA] AD retains the
requirements of EASA AD 2013–0210, which
is superseded, and requires, in addition to
the implementation of airworthiness
limitations already contained in EASA AD
2013–0210, the implementation of
airworthiness limitations applicable to NLG
barrel assembly and shock absorber
assembly, previously contained in Revision
01 of A300 ALS Part 1, as specified in
Appendix 1 of this AD.
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–2018–
0390.
Relationship of Proposed AD to AD
2014–16–13
This NPRM would not supersede AD
2014–16–13. Rather, we have
determined that a stand-alone AD
would be more appropriate to address
the changes in the MCAI. This NPRM
would require revising the maintenance
or inspection program to incorporate the
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new maintenance requirements and
airworthiness limitations.
Accomplishment of the proposed
actions would then terminate all
requirements of AD 2014–16–13.
FAA’s Determination and Requirements
of This Proposed 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 proposing this
AD because we evaluated all pertinent
information and determined an unsafe
condition exists and is likely to exist or
develop on other products of the same
type designs.
This proposed AD requires revisions
to certain operator maintenance
documents to include new actions (e.g.,
inspections). Compliance with these
actions is required by 14 CFR 91.403(c).
For airplanes that have been previously
modified, altered, or repaired in the
areas addressed by this proposed AD,
the operator may not be able to
accomplish the actions described in the
revisions. In this situation, to comply
with 14 CFR 91.403(c), the operator
must request approval for an alternative
method of compliance according to
paragraph (j)(1) of this proposed AD.
The request should include a
description of changes to the required
inspections that will ensure the
continued operational safety of the
airplane.
Differences Between This Proposed AD
and the MCAI or Service Information
The MCAI specifies that if there are
findings from the airworthiness
limitations section (ALS) inspection
tasks, corrective actions must be
accomplished in accordance with
Airbus maintenance documentation.
However, this proposed AD does not
include that requirement. Operators of
U.S.-registered airplanes are required by
general airworthiness and operational
regulations to perform maintenance
using methods that are acceptable to the
FAA. We consider those methods to be
adequate to address any corrective
actions necessitated by the findings of
ALS inspections required by this
proposed AD.
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this proposed AD
affects 5 airplanes of U.S. registry.
We estimate the following costs to
comply with this proposed AD:
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We have determined that revising the
maintenance or inspection program
takes an average of 90 work-hours per
operator, although we recognize that
this number may vary from operator to
operator. In the past, we have estimated
that this action takes 1 work-hour per
airplane. Since operators incorporate
maintenance or inspection program
changes for their affected fleet(s), we
have determined that a per-operator
estimate is more accurate than a perairplane estimate. Therefore, we
estimate the total cost per operator to be
$7,650 (90 work-hours × $85 per workhour).
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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 proposed 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
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issue ADs applicable to transport
category airplanes to the Director of the
System Oversight Division.
Airbus: Docket No. FAA–2018–0390; Product
Identifier 2017–NM–130–AD.
Regulatory Findings
We determined that this proposed AD
would not have federalism implications
under Executive Order 13132. This
proposed AD would 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 this proposed regulation:
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.
We must receive comments by June 25,
2018.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
safety, Incorporation by reference,
Safety.
(f) Compliance
The Proposed Amendment
Accordingly, under the authority
delegated to me by the Administrator,
the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part
39 as follows:
(g) Revision of Maintenance or Inspection
Program
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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(a) Comments Due Date
(b) Affected ADs
This AD affects AD 2014–16–13,
Amendment 39–17937 (79 FR 51083, August
27, 2014) (‘‘AD 2014–16–13’’).
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to Airbus Model A300 B2–
1A, B2–1C, B2K–3C, B2–203, B4–2C, B4–103,
and B4–203 airplanes, certificated in any
category.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of
America Code 05, Time Limits/Maintenance
Checks.
(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by a revision of an
airworthiness limitation items (ALI)
document. We are issuing this AD to prevent
reduced structural integrity of the airplane
and possible loss of controllability of the
airplane.
Comply with this AD within the
compliance times specified, unless already
done.
Within 90 days after the effective date of
this AD, revise the maintenance or inspection
program, as applicable, to incorporate the
safe life limits included in figure 1 to
paragraph (g) of this AD. The initial
compliance time for the replacements is prior
to the applicable life limits specified in figure
1 to paragraph (g) of this AD, or within 90
days after the effective date of this AD,
whichever occurs later. The term ‘‘FH’’ in
figure 1 to paragraph (g) of this AD means
total flight hours. The term ‘‘LDG’’ in figure
1 to paragraph (g) of this AD means total
airplane landings.
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Figure 1 to paragraph (g) of this AD- New Life Limits for the Main Landing Gear (MLG)
Barrel Assembly, Retraction Actuator Assembly, Linkage Assembly; Pneumatic Flange
Duct; Nose Landing Gear (NLG) Barrel Assembly and Shock Absorber Assembly
SAFE LIFE LIMITS(*)
Part Name
Part Number
FH
LOG
Cal
66600
B2-1A
B2-1C
B2K-3C
B2-20x
N/A
Affected Model(s)
B4-2C
82-320
B4-2xx
B4-1xx
C4-203
F4-203
ATA 32-10-00 MAIN LANDING GEAR
BARREL ASSEMBLY
C66277-10
N/A
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
C66277-12
N/A
76600
N/A
C66277-14
N/A
76600
N/A
058303-1
N/A
76600
N/A
C66457
N/A
76600
N/A
048939
N/A
76600
N/A
048939-1
N/A
76600
N/A
058314-1
N/A
76600
N/A
C66279
N/A
76600
N/A
C66279-2
N/A
76600
N/A
X
X
X
X
X
X
C66279-6
N/A
76600
N/A
X
X
X
X
X
X
058313-1
N/A
76600
N/A
X
X
X
X
C61637-10
N/A
76600
N/A
C61637-11
N/A
76600
N/A
C61637-12
Stirrup
N/A
76600
N/A
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Stirrup pin
Universal joint
Plate (Upper
end)
X
X
X
C61638-10
N/A
53300
N/A
X
C61638-11
N/A
53300
N/A
C61638-20
Plate (Rear head
end)
N/A
76600
N/A
C68523-3
N/A
76600
X
X
X
Tie rod
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
RETRACTION ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY
(1) When SB AJ00-32..{)123 embodied before SB A300-32-0113.
! (2) When SB AJ00-32..{)123 embodied after SB AJ00-32-0113.
C69028-1
N/A
C69029-1 ( 1 )
N/A
34000
X
~000~
X
32000
C69029-2
N/A
32000
C69029-3
N/A
32000
N/A
C69029-4 (2)
N/A
22000
N/A
Piston
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C67078
N/A
33000
N/A
X
X
X
X
C67078-1
N/A
33000
N/A
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
C61342-4
N/A
36700
N/A
C66510-4
N/A
32000
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N/A
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N/A
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LINKAGE ASSEMBLY
Upper
C61505
N/A 76600
N/A
X
X
multiple link
C61505-1
N/A 76600
N/A
X
X
pin (Multiple
link/Upper
N/A
C61505-20
X
X
N/A 76600
link)
ATA36-11-05 PNEUMATIC
(1) "xx" at the end of the P/N stands for anv number between 00 and 99.
A21274063000
Duct flanged ( 1)
N/A
X
X
I
X
XX
ATA32-20-00 NOSE LANDING GEAR
BARREL ASSEMBLY (FIG.07)
(1) Limitation applicable to WV01 & WV03 only.
(2) Part must be replaced by a new one every time it is removed from the barrel.
(3) The nut must be replaced by a new one every time it is removed from the pin. When the nut is
temporarily removed and reinstalled for the purpose of performing maintenance outside a workshop, no
replacement is required provided the nut's removal and reinstallation are performed on the same pin and
neither the pin nor the nut accumulates time in service during the period between the removal and
reinstallation.
068062
N/A
(2)
N/A
X
X
X
X
X
X
End fitting
pin nut
MS17825-6
N/A
(2)
N/A
X
X
X
X
X
X
,-
AN6-17
N/A
(2)
N/A
X
X
X
X
X
X
061183
N/A
(2)
X
N/A
N/A
(2)
X
X
X
X
068063
NAS1306-220
N/A
N/A
N/A
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
End fitting pin
(2)
C62032
65700
N/A
X
N/A
65700
N/A
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
C62032-2
N/A
65700
N/A
X
X
X
X
X
X
C62032-10
061184
N/A
N/A
65700
65700
N/A
N/A
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
061184-1
X
X
X
X
X
N/A
X
X
X
X
X
X
N/A
N/A
65700
65700
N/A
N/A
X
X
X
X (1)
X
X
X
X
N/A
65700
N/A
X
X
X
X
X
X
C61453-15
N/A
65700
N/A
X
X
X
X
X
X
C61453-20
N/A
65700
N/A
X
X
X
X
X
X
C61453-40
N/A
65700
N/A
X
X
X
X
X
C61453-41
N/A
65700
N/A
X
X
X
X
X
X
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Part Number
Affected Model(s)
FH
LOG
Cal
B2-1A
B2-1C
B2K-3C
B2-20x
82-320
B4-2C
B4-1xx
B4-2xx
C4-203
F4-203
C59050-30
N/A
24000
N/A
X
X
X
X
X
X
C59050-40
N/A
24000
N/A
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
C59050-50
N/A
X
N/A
65700
N/A
X
X
C59050
N/A
24000
N/A
X
X (1)
C59050-2
N/A
24000
N/A
X
X (1)
C59050-3
N/A
24000
N/A
X
X (1)
C59050-4
N/A
24000
N/A
X
X
X
X
X
X
C59050-20
N/A
24000
N/A
X
X
X
X
X
X
C59050-28
N/A
24000
N/A
X
X (1)
X
X
X
X
C62223-1
N/A
65700
N/A
X
X
X
X
X
X
C62223-15
N/A
65700
N/A
X
X
X
X
X
X
C62223-20
N/A
65700
N/A
X
X
X
X
X
X
C59562-2
Torque link pin
(Upper & Lower)
65700
C59050-60
Turning tube
N/A
X
N/A
65700
N/A
X
X
X
X
X
X
C59562-3
N/A
65700
N/A
X
X
X
X
C59562-4
N/A
65700
N/A
X
X
X
X
X
X
C59562-20
Torque Links
(Upper & Lower)
N/A
65700
N/A
X
X
X
X
X
X
C62041-1
N/A
65700
N/A
X
X
X
X
X
X
C62041-15
N/A
65700
N/A
X
X
X
X
X
X
~
C62041-20
N/A
65700
N/A
X
X
X
X
X
X
C62041-200
N/A
65700
N/A
X
X
X
X
X
X
053431
Torque link
medium pin
N/A
65700
N/A
X
X
X
X
X
X
053431-20
N/A
65700
N/A
X
X
X
X
X
X
A
X
SL40110P
X
SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY
Limitation applicable to WV01 & WV03 only.
Limitation applicable to WV 00 only.
Limitation applicable to WV 06 only.
Part must be replaced by a new one every time it is removed from the sliding rod.
Part must be replaced by a new one every time it is removed from the upper rod.
Upper cam
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(h) No Alternative Actions or Intervals
After the maintenance or inspection
program has been revised as required by
paragraph (g) of this AD, no alternative
actions (e.g., inspections) or intervals may be
used unless the actions or intervals are
approved as an alternative method of
compliance (AMOC) in accordance with the
procedures specified in paragraph (j)(1) of
this AD.
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(i) Terminating Action for AD 2014–16–13
Accomplishing the actions required by this
AD terminates all requirements of AD 2014–
16–13.
(j) 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
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to the attention of the person identified in
paragraph (k)(2) of this AD. Information may
be emailed to: 9-ANM-116-AMOCREQUESTS@faa.gov. Before using any
approved AMOC, notify your appropriate
principal inspector, or lacking a principal
inspector, the manager of the local flight
standards district office/certificate holding
district office.
(2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any
requirement in this AD to obtain corrective
actions from a manufacturer, the action must
be accomplished using a method approved
by the Manager, International Section,
Transport Standards Branch, FAA; or the
European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA); or
Airbus’s EASA Design Organization
Approval (DOA). If approved by the DOA,
the approval must include the DOAauthorized signature.
(k) Related Information
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing
Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA
Airworthiness Directive 2017–0145, dated
August 31, 2017, for related information.
This MCAI may be found in the AD docket
on the internet at https://www.regulations.gov
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FAA–2018–0390.
(2) For more information about this AD,
contact Dan Rodina, Aerospace Engineer,
International Section, Transport Standards
Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th Street, Des
Moines, WA 98198; telephone and fax 206–
231–3225.
(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.
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.
Issued in Des Moines, Washington, on
April 27, 2018.
Michael Kaszycki,
Acting Director, System Oversight Division,
Aircraft Certification Service.
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[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 92 (Friday, May 11, 2018)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 21955-21961]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2018-09847]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2018-0390; Product Identifier 2017-NM-130-AD]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
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SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all
Airbus Model A300 series airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by a
revision of an airworthiness limitation items (ALI) document. This
proposed AD would require revising the maintenance or inspection
program, as applicable, to incorporate the specified maintenance
requirements and airworthiness limitations. We are proposing this AD to
address the unsafe condition on these products.
DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by June 25, 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.
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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: Deliver to Mail address above between 9
a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.
For service information identified in this NPRM, 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 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.
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-2018-
0390; 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 NPRM, 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: Dan Rodina, Aerospace Engineer,
International Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA, 2200 South
216th Street, Des Moines, WA 98198; telephone and fax 206-231-3225.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Comments Invited
We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or
arguments about this proposal. Send your comments to an address listed
under the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2018-0390;
Product Identifier 2017-NM-130-AD'' at the beginning of your comments.
We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory, economic,
environmental, and energy aspects of this NPRM. We will consider all
comments received by the closing date and may amend this NPRM 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 NPRM.
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 2017-0145, dated August 31, 2017 (referred to
after this as the Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or
``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for all Airbus Model A300
series airplanes. The MCAI states:
Some airworthiness limitations previously defined in A300 ALS
Part 1 have been removed from that document and should normally be
included in an ALS Part 4. Airbus does not plan to issue an ALS Part
4 for A300 aeroplanes.
Nevertheless, failure to comply with these airworthiness
limitations could result in an unsafe condition.
For the reason described above, it has been decided to require
the application of these airworthiness limitations through a
separate AD.
Previously, EASA issued AD 2013-0210 [which corresponds to FAA
AD 2014-16-13, Amendment 39-17937 (79 FR 51083, August 27, 2014)
(``AD 2014-16-13'')] to require implementation of airworthiness
limitations applicable to main landing gear (MLG) barrel assembly,
retraction actuator assembly, linkage assembly and flanged duct,
which were previously defined in Revision 00 of A300 ALS Part 1 but
removed from Revision 01 of A300 ALS Part 1, adding those limits as
an Appendix to the AD.
Since EASA AD 2013-0210 was issued, improvement of safe life
component selection resulted, among others, in removal of 15 nose
landing gear (NLG) parts from Revision 02 of A300 ALS Part 1.
Consequently, this [EASA] AD retains the requirements of EASA AD
2013-0210, which is superseded, and requires, in addition to the
implementation of airworthiness limitations already contained in
EASA AD 2013-0210, the implementation of airworthiness limitations
applicable to NLG barrel assembly and shock absorber assembly,
previously contained in Revision 01 of A300 ALS Part 1, as specified
in Appendix 1 of this AD.
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-2018-
0390.
Relationship of Proposed AD to AD 2014-16-13
This NPRM would not supersede AD 2014-16-13. Rather, we have
determined that a stand-alone AD would be more appropriate to address
the changes in the MCAI. This NPRM would require revising the
maintenance or inspection program to incorporate the new maintenance
requirements and airworthiness limitations. Accomplishment of the
proposed actions would then terminate all requirements of AD 2014-16-
13.
FAA's Determination and Requirements of This Proposed 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 proposing this AD because we
evaluated all pertinent information and determined an unsafe condition
exists and is likely to exist or develop on other products of the same
type designs.
This proposed AD requires revisions to certain operator maintenance
documents to include new actions (e.g., inspections). Compliance with
these actions is required by 14 CFR 91.403(c). For airplanes that have
been previously modified, altered, or repaired in the areas addressed
by this proposed AD, the operator may not be able to accomplish the
actions described in the revisions. In this situation, to comply with
14 CFR 91.403(c), the operator must request approval for an alternative
method of compliance according to paragraph (j)(1) of this proposed AD.
The request should include a description of changes to the required
inspections that will ensure the continued operational safety of the
airplane.
Differences Between This Proposed AD and the MCAI or Service
Information
The MCAI specifies that if there are findings from the
airworthiness limitations section (ALS) inspection tasks, corrective
actions must be accomplished in accordance with Airbus maintenance
documentation. However, this proposed AD does not include that
requirement. Operators of U.S.-registered airplanes are required by
general airworthiness and operational regulations to perform
maintenance using methods that are acceptable to the FAA. We consider
those methods to be adequate to address any corrective actions
necessitated by the findings of ALS inspections required by this
proposed AD.
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this proposed AD affects 5 airplanes of U.S.
registry.
We estimate the following costs to comply with this proposed AD:
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We have determined that revising the maintenance or inspection
program takes an average of 90 work-hours per operator, although we
recognize that this number may vary from operator to operator. In the
past, we have estimated that this action takes 1 work-hour per
airplane. Since operators incorporate maintenance or inspection program
changes for their affected fleet(s), we have determined that a per-
operator estimate is more accurate than a per-airplane estimate.
Therefore, we estimate the total cost per operator to be $7,650 (90
work-hours x $85 per work-hour).
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 proposed 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 proposed AD would not have federalism
implications under Executive Order 13132. This proposed AD would 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 this proposed
regulation:
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.
The Proposed Amendment
Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the
Administrator, the FAA proposes to amend 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):
Airbus: Docket No. FAA-2018-0390; Product Identifier 2017-NM-130-AD.
(a) Comments Due Date
We must receive comments by June 25, 2018.
(b) Affected ADs
This AD affects AD 2014-16-13, Amendment 39-17937 (79 FR 51083,
August 27, 2014) (``AD 2014-16-13'').
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to Airbus Model A300 B2-1A, B2-1C, B2K-3C, B2-
203, B4-2C, B4-103, and B4-203 airplanes, certificated in any
category.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 05, Time Limits/
Maintenance Checks.
(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by a revision of an airworthiness
limitation items (ALI) document. We are issuing this AD to prevent
reduced structural integrity of the airplane and possible loss of
controllability of the airplane.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified,
unless already done.
(g) Revision of Maintenance or Inspection Program
Within 90 days after the effective date of this AD, revise the
maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, to incorporate the
safe life limits included in figure 1 to paragraph (g) of this AD.
The initial compliance time for the replacements is prior to the
applicable life limits specified in figure 1 to paragraph (g) of
this AD, or within 90 days after the effective date of this AD,
whichever occurs later. The term ``FH'' in figure 1 to paragraph (g)
of this AD means total flight hours. The term ``LDG'' in figure 1 to
paragraph (g) of this AD means total airplane landings.
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(h) No Alternative Actions or Intervals
After the maintenance or inspection program has been revised as
required by paragraph (g) of this AD, no alternative actions (e.g.,
inspections) or intervals may be used unless the actions or
intervals are approved as an alternative method of compliance (AMOC)
in accordance with the procedures specified in paragraph (j)(1) of
this AD.
(i) Terminating Action for AD 2014-16-13
Accomplishing the actions required by this AD terminates all
requirements of AD 2014-16-13.
(j) 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 (k)(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.
(k) Related Information
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information
(MCAI) EASA Airworthiness Directive 2017-0145, dated August 31,
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-2018-0390.
(2) For more information about this AD, contact Dan Rodina,
Aerospace Engineer, International Section, Transport Standards
Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th Street, Des Moines, WA 98198;
telephone and fax 206-231-3225.
(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. 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.
Issued in Des Moines, Washington, on April 27, 2018.
Michael Kaszycki,
Acting Director, System Oversight Division, Aircraft Certification
Service.
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