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directly to the International Section, send it
to the attention of the person identified in
paragraph (l)(2) of this AD. Information may
be emailed to: 9-ANM-116-AMOCREQUESTS@faa.gov. Before using any
approved AMOC, notify your appropriate
principal inspector, or lacking a principal
inspector, the manager of the local flight
standards district office/certificate holding
district office.
(2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any
requirement in this AD to obtain corrective
actions from a manufacturer, the action must
be accomplished using a method approved
by the Manager, International Section,
Transport Standards Branch, FAA; or the
European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA); or
Fokker Services B.V.’s EASA Design
Organization Approval (DOA). If approved by
the DOA, the approval must include the
DOA-authorized signature.
(3) Reporting Requirements: A federal
agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a
person is not required to respond to, nor
shall a person be subject to a penalty for
failure to comply with a collection of
information subject to the requirements of
the Paperwork Reduction Act unless that
collection of information displays a current
valid OMB Control Number. The OMB
Control Number for this information
collection is 2120–0056. Public reporting for
this collection of information is estimated to
be approximately 1 hour per response,
including the time for reviewing instructions,
completing and reviewing the collection of
information. All responses to this collection
of information are mandatory. Comments
concerning the accuracy of this burden and
suggestions for reducing the burden should
be directed to the FAA at: 800 Independence
Ave. SW, Washington, DC 20591, Attn:
Information Collection Clearance Officer,
AES–200.
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(l) Related Information
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing
Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA AD
2017–0163, dated September 4, 2017;
corrected September 5, 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–2018–0448.
(2) For more information about this AD,
contact Tom Rodriquez, Aerospace Engineer,
International Section, Transport Standards
Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th St., Des
Moines, WA 98198; telephone and fax 206–
231–3226.
(3) For service information identified in
this AD, contact Fokker Services B.V.,
Technical Services Dept., P.O. Box 1357,
2130 EL Hoofddorp, the Netherlands;
telephone: +31 (0)88–6280–350; fax: +31
(0)88–6280–111; email: technicalservices@
fokker.com; internet: https://
www.myfokkerfleet.com. 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.
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Issued in Des Moines, Washington, on May
15, 2018.
Dionne Palermo,
Acting Director, System Oversight Division,
Aircraft Certification Service.
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BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2018–0416; Product
Identifier 2017–NM–164–AD]
RIN 2120–AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus
Defense and Space S.A. (Formerly
Known as Construcciones
Aeronauticas, S.A.) Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
(NPRM).
AGENCY:
SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for all
Airbus Defense and Space S.A. Model
CN–235, CN–235–100, CN–235–200,
and CN–235–300 airplanes; and certain
Model C–295 airplanes. This proposed
AD was prompted by a report that
cracks were found on the stabilizer-tofuselage rear attachment fitting. This
proposed AD would require a detailed
inspection of the upper and lower lugs
of each horizontal stabilizer-to-fuselage
rear attachment fitting, repair if
necessary, and a report of findings. We
are proposing this AD to address the
unsafe condition on these products.
DATES: We must receive comments on
this proposed AD by July 9, 2018.
ADDRESSES: You may send comments,
using the procedures found in 14 CFR
11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following
methods:
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to
https://www.regulations.gov. Follow the
instructions for submitting comments.
• Fax: 202–493–2251.
• Mail: U.S. Department of
Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE,
Washington, DC 20590.
• Hand Delivery: 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 Defense and
Space Services/Engineering Support,
´
Avenida de Aragon 404, 28022 Madrid,
Spain; telephone +34 91 585 55 84; fax
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+34 91 585 31 27; email
MTA.TechnicalService@airbus.com.
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.
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–
0416; 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:
Shahram Daneshmandi, Aerospace
Engineer, International Section,
Transport Standards Branch, FAA, 2200
South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198;
telephone and fax 206–231–3220.
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–
2018–0416; Product Identifier 2017–
NM–164–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 AD 2017–0218,
dated November 8, 2017 (referred to
after this as the Mandatory Continuing
Airworthiness Information, or ‘‘the
MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe condition
for all Airbus Defense and Space S.A.
Model CN–235, CN–235–100, CN–235–
200, and CN–235–300 airplanes; and
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certain Model C–295 airplanes. The
MCAI states:
Cracks were reportedly found on the
stabilizer-to-fuselage rear attachment fitting
of a CN–235 aeroplane. Subsequent
investigation determined that the affected
horizontal attachment fitting was a reworked
part.
This condition, if not detected and
corrected, could lead to reduced structural
integrity of lugs of the stabilizer-to-fuselage
rear attachment fittings and consequent lug
or fitting failure, possibly resulting in
reduced control of the aeroplane.
To address this potentially unsafe
condition, Airbus Defence and Space (D&S)
issued Alert Operators Transmission (AOT)
AOT–C295–55–0005 and AOT–CN235–55–
0004 to provide inspection instructions.
For the reasons described above, this
[EASA] AD requires a one-time detailed
inspection (DET) of the upper and lower lugs
of the horizontal stabilizer-to-fuselage rear
attachment fittings on the left hand (LH) and
right hand (RH) sides and, depending on
findings, accomplishment of applicable
corrective action(s) [repairs]. This [EASA] AD
also requires reporting of all findings,
including none.
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–
0416.
Related Service Information Under 1
CFR Part 51
Airbus Defense and Space S.A. has
issued Alert Operators Transmission
(AOT) AOT–CN235–55–0004, Revision
1, dated October 24, 2016; and AOT
AOT–C295–55–0005, Revision 1, dated
October 24, 2016. This service
information describes a detailed
inspection of the upper and lower lugs
of each horizontal stabilizer-to-fuselage
rear attachment fitting (left- and righthand sides), repair if necessary, and
sending inspection results to the
manufacturer. These documents are
distinct since they apply to different
airplane models. This service
information is reasonably available
because the interested parties have
access to it through their normal course
of business or by the means identified
in the ADDRESSES section.
FAA’s Determination and Requirements
of This 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 these same
type designs.
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this proposed AD
affects 14 airplanes of U.S. registry.
We estimate the following costs to
comply with this proposed AD:
ESTIMATED COSTS
Action
Labor cost
Inspection ........................................................
Reporting .........................................................
8 work-hours × $85 per hour = $680 .............
1 work-hour × $85 per hour = $85 .................
We estimate the following costs to do
any necessary repair that would be
Cost per
product
Parts cost
required based on the results of the
proposed inspection. We have no way of
$0
0
Cost on U.S.
operators
$680
85
$9,520
1,190
determining the number of aircraft that
might need this repair:
ON-CONDITION COSTS
Action
Labor cost
Repair ...........................................................................
15 work-hours × $85 per hour = $1,275 ......................
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Paperwork Reduction Act
A federal agency may not conduct or
sponsor, and a person is not required to
respond to, nor shall a person be subject
to penalty for failure to comply with a
collection of information subject to the
requirements of the Paperwork
Reduction Act unless that collection of
information displays a current valid
OMB control number. The control
number for the collection of information
required by this NPRM is 2120–0056.
The paperwork cost associated with this
NPRM has been detailed in the Costs of
Compliance section of this document
and includes time for reviewing
instructions, as well as completing and
reviewing the collection of information.
Therefore, all reporting associated with
this NPRM is mandatory. Comments
concerning the accuracy of this burden
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and suggestions for reducing the burden
should be directed to the FAA at 800
Independence Ave. SW, Washington,
DC 20591, ATTN: Information
Collection Clearance Officer, AES–200.
Authority for This Rulemaking
Title 49 of the United States Code
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I,
section 106, describes the authority of
the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII:
Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more
detail the scope of the Agency’s
authority.
We are issuing this rulemaking under
the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII,
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701:
General requirements.’’ Under that
section, Congress charges the FAA with
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in
air commerce by prescribing regulations
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Cost per
product
Parts cost
$0
$1,275
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.
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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
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Accordingly, under the authority
delegated to me by the Administrator,
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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:
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
[Amended]
2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
the following new airworthiness
directive (AD):
■
Airbus Defense and Space S.A. (Formerly
Known as Construcciones Aeronauticas,
S.A.): Docket No. FAA–2018–0416;
Product Identifier 2017–NM–164–AD.
(a) Comments Due Date
We must receive comments by July 9, 2018.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to Airbus Defense and
Space S.A. Model airplanes, certificated in
any category, specified in paragraphs (c)(1)
and (c)(2) of this AD.
(1) Model CN–235, CN–235–100, CN–235–
200, and CN–235–300 airplanes, all
manufacturer serial numbers (MSN).
(2) Model C–295 airplanes, MSN 001
through 148 inclusive.
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Air Transport Association (ATA) of
America Code 55, Horizontal stabilizer.
(e) Reason
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§ 39.13
(d) Subject
This AD was prompted by a report that
cracks were found on the stabilizer-tofuselage rear attachment fitting. We are
issuing this AD to address such cracking,
which could lead to reduced structural
integrity of the lugs on the stabilizer-tofuselage rear attachment fittings and
consequent lug or fitting failure, and could
result in reduced controllability of the
airplane.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the
compliance times specified, unless already
done.
(g) Inspection
Within the compliance times specified in
figure 1 or figure 2 to paragraph (g) of this
AD, as applicable, accomplish a detailed
inspection for cracks or rework of the upper
and lower lugs of each horizontal stabilizerto-fuselage rear attachment fitting (left- and
right-hand sides), in accordance with the
instructions of Airbus Defence and Space
Alert Operators Transmission (AOT) AOT–
CN235–55–0004, Revision 1, dated October
24, 2016; or Airbus Defence and Space AOT
AOT–C295–55–0005, Revision 1, dated
October 24, 2016; as applicable.
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(i) Reporting Requirement
Submit a one-time report of the findings
(both positive and negative) of the inspection
required by paragraph (g) of this AD to
Airbus Defense and Space S.A., in
accordance with Airbus Defence and Space
AOT AOT–CN235–55–0004, Revision 1,
dated October 24, 2016; or Airbus Defence
and Space AOT AOT–C295–55–0005,
Revision 1, dated October 24, 2016; as
applicable; at the applicable time specified in
paragraph (i)(1) or (i)(2) of this AD.
(1) If the inspection was done on or after
the effective date of this AD: Submit the
report within 60 days after the inspection.
(2) If the inspection was done before the
effective date of this AD: Submit the report
within 60 days after the effective date of this
AD.
(j) Parts Installation Limitations
As of the effective date of this AD, no
person may install, on any airplane, a
horizontal stabilizer-to-fuselage rear
attachment fitting, unless the part is new or
it has been inspected in accordance with
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instructions of Airbus Defence and Space
AOT AOT–CN235–55–0004, Revision 1,
dated October 24, 2016; or Airbus Defence
and Space AOT AOT–C295–55–0005,
Revision 1, dated October 24, 2016; as
applicable; and no discrepancy was found.
Before installation of the horizontal
stabilizer-to-fuselage rear attachment fitting,
contact the Manager, International Section,
Transport Standards Branch, FAA; or the
EASA; or Airbus Defense and Space S.A.’s
EASA DOA, for approved instructions and do
those instructions accordingly. If approved
by the DOA, the approval must include the
DOA-authorized signature.
(k) Credit for Previous Actions
This paragraph provides credit for actions
required by paragraphs (g), (h), and (i) of this
AD, if those actions were performed before
the effective date of this AD using Airbus
Defence and Space AOT AOT–CN235–55–
0004, dated December 22, 2015; or Airbus
Defence and Space AOT AOT–C295–55–
0005, December 22, 2015; as applicable.
(l) Other FAA AD Provisions
The following provisions also apply to this
AD:
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs): The Manager, International
Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA,
has the authority to approve AMOCs for this
AD, if requested using the procedures found
in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR
39.19, send your request to your principal
inspector or local Flight Standards District
Office, as appropriate. If sending information
directly to the International Section, send it
to the attention of the person identified in
paragraph (m)(2) of this AD. Information may
be emailed to: 9-ANM-116-AMOCREQUESTS@faa.gov. 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.
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(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
EASA; or Airbus Defense and Space S.A.’s
DOA. If approved by the DOA, the approval
must include the DOA-authorized signature.
(3) Paperwork Reduction Act Burden
Statement: A federal agency may not conduct
or sponsor, and a person is not required to
respond to, nor shall a person be subject to
a penalty for failure to comply with a
collection of information subject to the
requirements of the Paperwork Reduction
Act unless that collection of information
displays a current valid OMB Control
Number. The OMB Control Number for this
information collection is 2120–0056. Public
reporting for this collection of information is
estimated to be approximately 1 hour per
response, including the time for reviewing
instructions, completing and reviewing the
collection of information. All responses to
this collection of information are mandatory.
Comments concerning the accuracy of this
burden and suggestions for reducing the
burden should be directed to the FAA at: 800
Independence Ave. SW, Washington, DC
20591, Attn: Information Collection
Clearance Officer, AES–200.
(m) Related Information
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing
Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA AD
2017–0218, dated November 8, 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–2018–0416.
(2) For more information about this AD,
contact Shahram Daneshmandi, Aerospace
Engineer, International Section, Transport
Standards Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th
St., Des Moines, WA 98198; telephone and
fax 206–231–3220.
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(h) Corrective Action
If, during the detailed inspection required
by paragraph (g) of this AD, any discrepancy
(i.e., cracking or rework) is detected, as
specified in Airbus Defence and Space AOT
AOT–CN235–55–0004, Revision 1, dated
October 24, 2016; or Airbus Defence and
Space AOT AOT–C295–55–0005, Revision 1,
dated October 24, 2016; as applicable: Before
further flight, contact the Manager,
International Section, Transport Standards
Branch, FAA; or the European Aviation
Safety Agency (EASA); or Airbus Defense
and Space S.A.’s EASA Design Organization
Approval (DOA), for approved repair
instructions. If approved by the DOA, the
approval must include the DOA-authorized
signature. Accomplish the repair accordingly
within the compliance time specified in
those instructions, including any repetitive
post-repair inspections, if applicable.
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(3) For service information identified in
this AD, contact Airbus Defense and Space
Services/Engineering Support, Avenida de
´
Aragon 404, 28022 Madrid, Spain; telephone
+34 91 585 55 84; fax +34 91 585 31 27; email
MTA.TechnicalService@airbus.com. 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.
Issued in Des Moines, Washington, on May
11, 2018.
Michael Kaszycki,
Acting Director, System Oversight Division,
Aircraft Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 2018–11142 Filed 5–24–18; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2018–0414; Product
Identifier 2017–NM–159–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 a certain airworthiness
limitations item (ALI) document, which
specifies new or more restrictive
instructions and airworthiness
limitations. This proposed AD would
require revising the maintenance or
inspection program, as applicable, to
incorporate new or revised structural
inspection requirements. We are
proposing this AD to address the unsafe
condition on these products.
DATES: We must receive comments on
this proposed AD by July 9, 2018.
ADDRESSES: You may send comments,
using the procedures found in 14 CFR
11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following
methods:
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to
https://www.regulations.gov. Follow the
instructions for submitting comments.
• Fax: 202–493–2251.
• Mail: U.S. Department of
Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE,
Washington, DC 20590.
• Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail
address above between 9 a.m. and 5
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SUMMARY:
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p.m., Monday through Friday, except
Federal holidays.
For service information identified in
this NPRM, contact Airbus SAS,
Airworthiness Office—EAW, 1 Rond
Point Maurice Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac
Cedex, France; telephone +33 5 61 93 36
96; fax +33 5 61 93 44 51; email
account.airworth-eas@airbus.com;
internet https://www.airbus.com. You
may view this 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.
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–
0414; 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 St., 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–
2018–0414; Product Identifier 2017–
NM–159–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 AD 2017–0207,
dated October 12, 2017 (referred to after
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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:
The airworthiness limitations for the
Airbus A300 aeroplanes, which are approved
by EASA, are currently defined and
published in the Airbus A300 Airworthiness
Limitations Section (ALS) documents. The
Damage Tolerant Airworthiness Limitation
Items are specified in the A300 ALS Part 2.
These instructions have been identified as
mandatory for continuing airworthiness.
Failure to accomplish these instructions
could result in an unsafe condition.
EASA previously issued [EASA] AD 2015–
0115 [which corresponds to FAA AD 2017–
04–05, Amendment 39–18800 (82 FR 11134,
February 21, 2017) (‘‘AD 2017–04–05’’)] to
require compliance with the maintenance
requirements and associated airworthiness
limitations defined in Airbus A300 ALS Part
2 Revision 02.
Since that [EASA] AD was issued, new or
more restrictive maintenance requirements
and airworthiness limitations were approved
by EASA. Consequently, Airbus published
Revision 03 of the A300 ALS Part 2,
compiling all ALS Part 2 changes approved
since previous Revision 02.
For the reason described above, this
[EASA] AD retains the requirements of EASA
AD 2015–0115, which is superseded, and
requires accomplishment of the actions
specified in Airbus A300 ALS Part 2 Revision
03.
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–
0414.
Relationship Between Proposed AD and
AD 2017–04–05
This NPRM would not supersede AD
2017–04–05. 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, as applicable, to
incorporate new or revised structural
inspection requirements.
Accomplishment of the proposed
actions would then terminate all of the
requirements of AD 2017–04–05.
Related Service Information Under 1
CFR Part 51
Airbus has issued A300
Airworthiness Limitations Section
(ALS), Part 2—Damage Tolerant
Airworthiness Limitation Items (DT–
ALI), Revision 03, dated August 28,
2017. The service information describes
airworthiness limitations applicable to
the DT–ALI. This service information is
reasonably available because the
interested parties have access to it
through their normal course of business
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[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 102 (Friday, May 25, 2018)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 24236-24240]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2018-11142]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2018-0416; Product Identifier 2017-NM-164-AD]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Defense and Space S.A. (Formerly
Known as Construcciones Aeronauticas, S.A.) 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 Defense and Space S.A. Model CN-235, CN-235-100, CN-235-200, and
CN-235-300 airplanes; and certain Model C-295 airplanes. This proposed
AD was prompted by a report that cracks were found on the stabilizer-
to-fuselage rear attachment fitting. This proposed AD would require a
detailed inspection of the upper and lower lugs of each horizontal
stabilizer-to-fuselage rear attachment fitting, repair if necessary,
and a report of findings. We are proposing this AD to address the
unsafe condition on these products.
DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by July 9, 2018.
ADDRESSES: You may send comments, using the procedures found in 14 CFR
11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following methods:
Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to https://www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments.
Fax: 202-493-2251.
Mail: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New
Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590.
Hand Delivery: 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
Defense and Space Services/Engineering Support, Avenida de
Arag[oacute]n 404, 28022 Madrid, Spain; telephone +34 91 585 55 84; fax
+34 91 585 31 27; email [email protected]. 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.
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-
0416; 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: Shahram Daneshmandi, Aerospace
Engineer, International Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA, 2200
South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; telephone and fax 206-231-3220.
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-2018-0416;
Product Identifier 2017-NM-164-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 AD
2017-0218, dated November 8, 2017 (referred to after this as the
Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or ``the MCAI''), to
correct an unsafe condition for all Airbus Defense and Space S.A. Model
CN-235, CN-235-100, CN-235-200, and CN-235-300 airplanes; and
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certain Model C-295 airplanes. The MCAI states:
Cracks were reportedly found on the stabilizer-to-fuselage rear
attachment fitting of a CN-235 aeroplane. Subsequent investigation
determined that the affected horizontal attachment fitting was a
reworked part.
This condition, if not detected and corrected, could lead to
reduced structural integrity of lugs of the stabilizer-to-fuselage
rear attachment fittings and consequent lug or fitting failure,
possibly resulting in reduced control of the aeroplane.
To address this potentially unsafe condition, Airbus Defence and
Space (D&S) issued Alert Operators Transmission (AOT) AOT-C295-55-
0005 and AOT-CN235-55-0004 to provide inspection instructions.
For the reasons described above, this [EASA] AD requires a one-
time detailed inspection (DET) of the upper and lower lugs of the
horizontal stabilizer-to-fuselage rear attachment fittings on the
left hand (LH) and right hand (RH) sides and, depending on findings,
accomplishment of applicable corrective action(s) [repairs]. This
[EASA] AD also requires reporting of all findings, including none.
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-
0416.
Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51
Airbus Defense and Space S.A. has issued Alert Operators
Transmission (AOT) AOT-CN235-55-0004, Revision 1, dated October 24,
2016; and AOT AOT-C295-55-0005, Revision 1, dated October 24, 2016.
This service information describes a detailed inspection of the upper
and lower lugs of each horizontal stabilizer-to-fuselage rear
attachment fitting (left- and right-hand sides), repair if necessary,
and sending inspection results to the manufacturer. These documents are
distinct since they apply to different airplane models. This service
information is reasonably available because the interested parties have
access to it through their normal course of business or by the means
identified in the ADDRESSES section.
FAA's Determination and Requirements of This 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 these
same type designs.
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this proposed AD affects 14 airplanes of U.S.
registry.
We estimate the following costs to comply with this proposed AD:
Estimated Costs
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Cost per Cost on U.S.
Action Labor cost Parts cost product operators
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Inspection............................ 8 work-hours x $85 per $0 $680 $9,520
hour = $680.
Reporting............................. 1 work-hour x $85 per 0 85 1,190
hour = $85.
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We estimate the following costs to do any necessary repair that
would be required based on the results of the proposed inspection. We
have no way of determining the number of aircraft that might need this
repair:
On-Condition Costs
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Cost per
Action Labor cost Parts cost product
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Repair..................................... 15 work-hours x $85 per hour = $0 $1,275
$1,275.
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Paperwork Reduction Act
A federal agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not
required to respond to, nor shall a person be subject to penalty for
failure to comply with a collection of information subject to the
requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act unless that collection of
information displays a current valid OMB control number. The control
number for the collection of information required by this NPRM is 2120-
0056. The paperwork cost associated with this NPRM has been detailed in
the Costs of Compliance section of this document and includes time for
reviewing instructions, as well as completing and reviewing the
collection of information. Therefore, all reporting associated with
this NPRM is mandatory. Comments concerning the accuracy of this burden
and suggestions for reducing the burden should be directed to the FAA
at 800 Independence Ave. SW, Washington, DC 20591, ATTN: Information
Collection Clearance Officer, AES-200.
Authority for This Rulemaking
Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to
issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the
authority of the FAA Administrator. ``Subtitle VII: Aviation
Programs,'' describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's
authority.
We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in
``Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: General
requirements.'' Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing
regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator
finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within
the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition
that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this
rulemaking action.
This 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.
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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 Defense and Space S.A. (Formerly Known as Construcciones
Aeronauticas, S.A.): Docket No. FAA-2018-0416; Product Identifier
2017-NM-164-AD.
(a) Comments Due Date
We must receive comments by July 9, 2018.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to Airbus Defense and Space S.A. Model
airplanes, certificated in any category, specified in paragraphs
(c)(1) and (c)(2) of this AD.
(1) Model CN-235, CN-235-100, CN-235-200, and CN-235-300
airplanes, all manufacturer serial numbers (MSN).
(2) Model C-295 airplanes, MSN 001 through 148 inclusive.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 55, Horizontal
stabilizer.
(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by a report that cracks were found on the
stabilizer-to-fuselage rear attachment fitting. We are issuing this
AD to address such cracking, which could lead to reduced structural
integrity of the lugs on the stabilizer-to-fuselage rear attachment
fittings and consequent lug or fitting failure, and could result in
reduced controllability of the airplane.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified,
unless already done.
(g) Inspection
Within the compliance times specified in figure 1 or figure 2 to
paragraph (g) of this AD, as applicable, accomplish a detailed
inspection for cracks or rework of the upper and lower lugs of each
horizontal stabilizer-to-fuselage rear attachment fitting (left- and
right-hand sides), in accordance with the instructions of Airbus
Defence and Space Alert Operators Transmission (AOT) AOT-CN235-55-
0004, Revision 1, dated October 24, 2016; or Airbus Defence and
Space AOT AOT-C295-55-0005, Revision 1, dated October 24, 2016; as
applicable.
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(h) Corrective Action
If, during the detailed inspection required by paragraph (g) of
this AD, any discrepancy (i.e., cracking or rework) is detected, as
specified in Airbus Defence and Space AOT AOT-CN235-55-0004,
Revision 1, dated October 24, 2016; or Airbus Defence and Space AOT
AOT-C295-55-0005, Revision 1, dated October 24, 2016; as applicable:
Before further flight, contact the Manager, International Section,
Transport Standards Branch, FAA; or the European Aviation Safety
Agency (EASA); or Airbus Defense and Space S.A.'s EASA Design
Organization Approval (DOA), for approved repair instructions. If
approved by the DOA, the approval must include the DOA-authorized
signature. Accomplish the repair accordingly within the compliance
time specified in those instructions, including any repetitive post-
repair inspections, if applicable.
(i) Reporting Requirement
Submit a one-time report of the findings (both positive and
negative) of the inspection required by paragraph (g) of this AD to
Airbus Defense and Space S.A., in accordance with Airbus Defence and
Space AOT AOT-CN235-55-0004, Revision 1, dated October 24, 2016; or
Airbus Defence and Space AOT AOT-C295-55-0005, Revision 1, dated
October 24, 2016; as applicable; at the applicable time specified in
paragraph (i)(1) or (i)(2) of this AD.
(1) If the inspection was done on or after the effective date of
this AD: Submit the report within 60 days after the inspection.
(2) If the inspection was done before the effective date of this
AD: Submit the report within 60 days after the effective date of
this AD.
(j) Parts Installation Limitations
As of the effective date of this AD, no person may install, on
any airplane, a horizontal stabilizer-to-fuselage rear attachment
fitting, unless the part is new or it has been inspected in
accordance with instructions of Airbus Defence and Space AOT AOT-
CN235-55-0004, Revision 1, dated October 24, 2016; or Airbus Defence
and Space AOT AOT-C295-55-0005, Revision 1, dated October 24, 2016;
as applicable; and no discrepancy was found. Before installation of
the horizontal stabilizer-to-fuselage rear attachment fitting,
contact the Manager, International Section, Transport Standards
Branch, FAA; or the EASA; or Airbus Defense and Space S.A.'s EASA
DOA, for approved instructions and do those instructions
accordingly. If approved by the DOA, the approval must include the
DOA-authorized signature.
(k) Credit for Previous Actions
This paragraph provides credit for actions required by
paragraphs (g), (h), and (i) of this AD, if those actions were
performed before the effective date of this AD using Airbus Defence
and Space AOT AOT-CN235-55-0004, dated December 22, 2015; or Airbus
Defence and Space AOT AOT-C295-55-0005, December 22, 2015; as
applicable.
(l) Other FAA AD Provisions
The following provisions also apply to this AD:
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager,
International Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA, has the
authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the
procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19,
send your request to your principal inspector or local Flight
Standards District Office, as appropriate. If sending information
directly to the International Section, send it to the attention of
the person identified in paragraph (m)(2) of this AD. Information
may be emailed to: [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 EASA; or Airbus
Defense and Space S.A.'s DOA. If approved by the DOA, the approval
must include the DOA-authorized signature.
(3) Paperwork Reduction Act Burden Statement: A federal agency
may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond
to, nor shall a person be subject to a penalty for failure to comply
with a collection of information subject to the requirements of the
Paperwork Reduction Act unless that collection of information
displays a current valid OMB Control Number. The OMB Control Number
for this information collection is 2120-0056. Public reporting for
this collection of information is estimated to be approximately 1
hour per response, including the time for reviewing instructions,
completing and reviewing the collection of information. All
responses to this collection of information are mandatory. Comments
concerning the accuracy of this burden and suggestions for reducing
the burden should be directed to the FAA at: 800 Independence Ave.
SW, Washington, DC 20591, Attn: Information Collection Clearance
Officer, AES-200.
(m) Related Information
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information
(MCAI) EASA AD 2017-0218, dated November 8, 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-2018-0416.
(2) For more information about this AD, contact Shahram
Daneshmandi, Aerospace Engineer, International Section, Transport
Standards Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198;
telephone and fax 206-231-3220.
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(3) For service information identified in this AD, contact
Airbus Defense and Space Services/Engineering Support, Avenida de
Arag[oacute]n 404, 28022 Madrid, Spain; telephone +34 91 585 55 84;
fax +34 91 585 31 27; email [email protected]. 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.
Issued in Des Moines, Washington, on May 11, 2018.
Michael Kaszycki,
Acting Director, System Oversight Division, Aircraft Certification
Service.
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