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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2018–0454; Product
Identifier 2017–NM–056–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 A330–200 Freighter series
airplanes, Airbus Model A330–200 and
–300 series airplanes, and Airbus Model
A340–200 and –300 series airplanes.
This proposed AD was prompted by
reports of cracked slat tracks at the
location of the front stop attachment to
the track. This proposed AD would
require a detailed inspection, repetitive
special detailed inspections, and
corrective actions if necessary. We are
proposing this AD to address the unsafe
condition on these products.
DATES: We must receive comments on
this proposed AD by July 13, 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 SAS,
Airworthiness Office—EAL, 1 Rond
Point Maurice Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac
Cedex, France; telephone: +33 5 61 93
36 96; fax: +33 5 61 93 45 80; email:
airworthiness.A330-A340@airbus.com;
internet https://www.airbus.com. You
may view this 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.
SUMMARY:
Examining the AD Docket
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www.regulations.gov by searching for
and locating Docket No. FAA–2018–
0454; 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:
Vladimir Ulyanov, Aerospace Engineer,
International Section, Transport
Standards Branch, FAA, 2200 South
216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198;
telephone and fax: 206–231–3229.
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–
2018–0454; Product Identifier 2017–
NM–056–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
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The European Aviation Safety Agency
(EASA), which is the Technical Agent
for the Member States of the European
Union, has issued EASA AD 2017–0060,
dated April 7, 2017 (referred to after this
as the Mandatory Continuing
Airworthiness Information, or ‘‘the
MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe condition
for all Airbus Model A330–200
Freighter series airplanes; Airbus Model
A330–200 and –300 series airplanes;
and Airbus Model A340–200 and –300
series airplanes. The MCAI states:
Several cases of cracked slat tracks at the
location of front stop attachment to track
have been reported by operators. Analysis of
the affected slat tracks (Airbus premodification (mod) 45967 design) revealed
that induced torque loads during normal
installation of the front stop, in combination
with an incorrect shaft length of the
attachment bolts and geometry of the front
stop, are the root cause.
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This condition, if not detected and
corrected, would affect the structural
integrity of the slat surface, which could lead
to detachment of an outer or inner slat
surface, possibly resulting in reduced control
of the aeroplane and/or injury to persons on
the ground.
To address this potential unsafe condition,
Airbus issued Service Bulletin (SB) A330–
57–3123 and SB A340–57–4130, to provide
inspection instructions.
For the reasons described above, this
[EASA] AD requires a one-time detailed
inspection (DET) of the front stop lateral and
aft surfaces [for marks (dents or scratches),]
and repetitive special detailed inspections
(SDI) of the front stop attachment areas, of
slat tracks number (No.) 5 to No. 16
inclusive, both left hand (LH) and right hand
(RH) wings [for cracks], and, depending on
findings, accomplishment of applicable
corrective action(s) [corrective actions
include rework, repair, and slat rigging].
This [EASA] AD also includes reference to
an optional modification (Airbus mod
205378) of the affected slat tracks, for which
the associated SBs (SB A330–57–3126 and
SB A340–57–4133, as applicable) are
expected to become available in July 2017,
which constitutes terminating action for the
repetitive inspections required by this
[EASA] 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–
0454.
Related Service Information Under
1 CFR Part 51
Airbus has issued Service Bulletin
A330–57–3123, Revision 01, including
Appendixes 02 and 03, dated September
27, 2017; and Service Bulletin A340–
57–4130, Revision 01, including
Appendixes 02 and 03, dated September
27, 2017. This service information
describes procedures for a detailed
inspection of the front stop lateral and
aft surfaces for marks (dents or
scratches), repetitive special detailed
inspections of the front stop attachment
areas, of slat track numbers 5 to 16
inclusive, both LH and RH wings for
cracks, and corrective actions. These
documents are distinct since they apply
to different airplane models.
Airbus has also issued Service
Bulletin A330–57–3126, including
Appendixes 02 and 03, dated December
21, 2017; and Service Bulletin A340–
57–4133, including Appendixes 02 and
03, dated December 21, 2017. This
service information describes
procedures for modification of all
affected slat tracks on an airplane. 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
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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.
Differences Between This Proposed AD
and the MCAI or Service Information
Although the MCAI specifies to
continue repetitive inspections if certain
cracks that do not exceed specified
damage limits are found, this proposed
AD would require repairing before
further flight in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus
Service Bulletin A330–57–3123,
Revision 01, including Appendixes 02
and 03, dated September 27, 2017;
Airbus Service Bulletin A340–57–4130,
Revision 01, including Appendixes 02
and 03, dated September 27, 2017; or
obtaining corrective action instructions
approved by the Manager, International
Section, Transport Standards Branch,
FAA; or EASA; or Airbus’s EASA
Design Organization Approval (DOA),
and accomplishing them within the
compliance time specified therein.
Although the MCAI specifies
accomplishing the proposed actions in
accordance with Airbus Service Bulletin
A330–57–3123, dated June 14, 2016, or
Airbus Service Bulletin A340–57–4130,
dated June 14, 2016, this proposed AD
would require using Airbus Service
Bulletin A330–57–3123, Revision 01,
including Appendixes 02 and 03, dated
September 27, 2017, or Airbus Service
Bulletin A340–57–4130, Revision 01,
including Appendixes 02 and 03, dated
September 27, 2017. For airplanes on
which the actions specified in Airbus
Service Bulletin A330–57–3123, dated
June 14, 2016, or Airbus Service
Bulletin A340–57–4130, dated June 14,
2016, have been done, this proposed AD
provides credit for those actions
provided that the additional work
identified in Airbus Service Bulletin
A330–57–3123, Revision 01, including
Appendixes 02 and 03, dated September
27, 2017, or Airbus Service Bulletin
A340–57–4130, Revision 01, including
Appendixes 02 and 03, dated September
27, 2017, is done. The additional work
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includes inspecting for certain part
numbers and for those affected parts,
doing a detailed inspection, and
corrective actions if necessary. We have
coordinated this difference with EASA.
Costs of Compliance
We estimate the following costs to
comply with this proposed AD:
We estimate that this proposed AD
affects 101 airplanes of U.S. registry.
ESTIMATED COSTS
Action
Labor cost
Detailed Inspection ....................
25 work-hours × $85 per hour = $2,125 per inspection cycle.
25 work-hours × $85 per hour = $2,125 per inspection cycle.
1 work-hour × $85 per hour = $85 per inspection
cycle.
49 work-hour × $85 per hour = $4,165 ..................
Special Detailed Inspection .......
Reporting ....................................
Modification ................................
We have received no definitive data
that would enable us to provide cost
estimates for the on-condition actions
specified in this proposed AD.
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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
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Cost per product
Cost on U.S.
operators
$0
$2,125 per inspection cycle .....
$214,625 per inspection cycle.
0
$2,125 per inspection cycle .....
$214,625 per inspection cycle.
0
$85 per inspection cycle ..........
$8,585 per inspection cycle.
8,150
$12,315 ....................................
$1,243,815.
Parts cost
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.
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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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Airbus: Docket No. FAA–2018–0454; Product
Identifier 2017–NM–056–AD.
(a) Comments Due Date
We must receive comments by July 13,
2018.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to the airplanes identified
in paragraphs (c)(1), (c)(2), (c)(3), (c)(4), and
(c)(5) of this AD, certificated in any category,
all certificated models, all manufacturer
serial numbers.
(1) Airbus Model A330–223F and –243F
airplanes.
(2) Airbus Model A330–201, –202, –203,
–223, and –243 airplanes.
(3) Airbus Model A330–301, –302, –303,
–321, –322, –323, –341, –342, and –343
airplanes.
(4) Airbus Model A340–211, –212, –213
airplanes.
(5) Airbus Model A340–311, –312, and
–313 airplanes.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of
America Code 57, Wings.
(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by reports of
cracked slat tracks at the location of the front
stop attachment to the track. We are issuing
this AD to detect and correct cracked slat
tracks which could affect the structural
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integrity of the slat surface, possibly leading
to detachment of an outer or inner slat
surface, and resulting in reduced control of
the airplane.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the
compliance times specified, unless already
done.
(g) Definitions
(1) For the purpose of this AD, ‘‘affected
slat track’’ is defined as a pre-modification
45967 slat track, located at the wing positions
as indicated in figure 1 to paragraph (g) of
this AD, and having a part number specified
in figure 2 to paragraph (g) of this AD. In case
the part number identification (ID) plate is
missing or cannot be read, the slat track can
be identified by the ink marking. If the
operator cannot determine the part number,
then that airplane is in Group 1.
(2) For the purpose of this AD: Group 1
airplanes are those that, on the effective date
of this AD, have an affected slat track
installed. Group 2 airplanes are those that, on
the effective date of this AD, do not have any
affected slat track installed.
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Figure 1 to paragraph (g) of this AD -Positions ofAffected Slat Tracks
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Figure 2 to paragraph (g) of this AD -Affected Slats, Slat Track Positions, an Part
Numbers (PINs)
Track Assembly PIN
Track Assembly and Linkage PIN
(according to ID plate)
(according to ink marking)
Track 5
F574641 05-000
F574641 05-002
F574641 05-004
F57464005-000/001
F 5746400 5-002/003
F57464005-004/005
Track 6
F 574641 06-000
F 574641 06-002
F 574641 06-004
F57464006-000/00 1
F 57464006-002/003
F 57464006-004/00 5
Track 7
F57464107-000
F57464107-002
F 57464007-000/001
F 57464007-002/003
Track 8
F57464108-000
F57464108-002
F57464108-004
F57464008-000/001
F57464008-002/003
F57464008-004/005
Track 9
F 574641 09-000
F 574641 09-002
F57464009-000/00 1
F 57464009-002/003
Track 10
F57464110-000
F57464110-002
F57464127-000
F574640 10-000/001
F 5746401 0-002/003
F57464082-000/001
Track 11
F57464111-000
F57464111-002
F57464111-004
F57464011-000/001
F57464011-002/003
F57464011-004/005
Track 12
F57464112-000
F57464112-002
F57464012-000/001
F 57464012-002/003
Track 13
F57464113-000
F57464113-002
F57464113-004
F57464013-000/001
F 57464013-002/003
F57464013-004/005
Track 14
F57464114-000
F57464114-002
F57464114-004
F574640 14-000/001
F 57464014-002/003
F 57464014-004/00 5
Track 15
F57464115-000
F57464115-002
F57464115-004
F57464015-000/001
F 57464015-002/003
F574640 15-004/005
Track 16
Slat
F57464116-000
F57464116-002
F574640 16-000/001
F 57464016-002/003
Slat Track
Position
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No.4
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(h) One-Time Detailed Inspection and
Repetitive Special Detailed Inspections
For Group 1 airplanes: At the applicable
times specified in figure 3 to paragraph (h)
of this AD, do a detailed inspection of the
front stop lateral and aft surfaces, and do a
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special detailed inspection of the front stop
attachment areas of each affected slat track,
both right hand (RH) and left hand (LH)
wings, in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus
Service Bulletin A330–57–3123, Revision 01,
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including Appendixes 02 and 03, dated
September 27, 2017; or Airbus Service
Bulletin A340–57–4130, Revision 01,
including Appendixes 02 and 03, dated
September 27, 2017; as applicable.
Thereafter, repeat the special detailed
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applicable compliance times specified in
figure 4 to paragraph (h) of this AD.
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repetitive special detailed inspection
required by paragraph (h) of this AD.
(3) If, during any inspection required by
paragraph (h) of this AD, marks (dents or
scratches) are found on the front stop lateral
or aft surfaces of an affected slat track, and
any crack is detected at the front stop
attachment area of that slat track: Before
further flight, obtain corrective action
instructions approved by the Manager,
International Section, Transport Standards
Branch, FAA; or EASA; or Airbus’s EASA
DOA, and accomplish them within the
compliance time specified therein. If
approved by the DOA, the approval must
include the DOA-authorized signature.
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(i) Corrective Actions
(1) If, during any special detailed
inspection required by paragraph (h) of this
AD, any crack is detected at the front stop
attachment area of an affected slat track:
Before further flight, obtain corrective action
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), and
accomplish them within the compliance time
specified therein. If approved by the DOA,
the approval must include the DOAauthorized signature.
(2) If, during any inspection required by
paragraph (h) of this AD, marks (dents or
scratches) are found on the front stop lateral
or aft surfaces of an affected slat track;
provided that no crack is detected; before
further flight, rework the affected lateral front
stop surface of that slat track, and accomplish
slat rigging, as applicable, in accordance with
the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus
Service Bulletin A330–57–3123, Revision 01,
including Appendixes 02 and 03, dated
September 27, 2017; or Airbus Service
Bulletin A340–57–4130, Revision 01,
including Appendixes 02 and 03, dated
September 27, 2017. Accomplishment of
rework or slat rigging on an airplane, as
required by this paragraph, does not
constitute terminating action for the
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(j) Reporting
At the applicable time specified in
paragraph (j)(1) or (j)(2) of this AD: Report the
results of the inspections required by
paragraph (h) of this AD to Airbus Service
Bulletin Reporting Online Application on
Airbus World (https://w3.airbus.com/), or
submit the results to Airbus in accordance
with the Accomplishment Instructions of
Airbus Service Bulletin A330–57–3123,
Revision 01, including Appendixes 02 and
03, dated September 27, 2017, or Airbus
Service Bulletin A340–57–4130, Revision 01,
including Appendixes 02 and 03, dated
September 27, 2017. The report must include
the inspection results (including no
findings), a description of any discrepancies
found, the airplane serial number, and the
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number of landings and flight hours on the
airplane.
(1) If the inspection was done on or after
the effective date of this AD: Submit the
report within 60 days after each inspection
required by paragraph (h) of this AD.
(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.
(k) Optional Terminating Actions
(1) Replacement of an affected slat track at
any position with a post-modification 45967
slat track, if accomplished as part of the
corrective actions specified in paragraph
(i)(1) or (i)(3) of this AD, terminates the
repetitive inspections required by paragraph
(h) of this AD, for that slat track position.
(2) Modification of all affected slat tracks
on an airplane in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus
Service Bulletin A330–57–3126, including
Appendixes 02 and 03, dated December 21,
2017; or Airbus Service Bulletin A340–57–
4133, including Appendixes 02 and 03, dated
December 21, 2017; as applicable, terminates
the repetitive inspections required by
paragraph (h) of this AD for that airplane,
provided that, prior to modification, the
affected slat tracks pass an inspection (crack
free) in accordance with the instructions of
Airbus Service Bulletin A330–57–3123,
Revision 01, including Appendixes 02 and
03, dated September 27, 2017; or Airbus
Service Bulletin A340–57–4130, Revision 01,
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including Appendixes 02 and 03, dated
September 27, 2017; as applicable.
(l) Parts Installation Limitations
(1) Except as specified in paragraph (l)(2)
of this AD: For Group 1 airplanes, after the
effective date of this AD, an affected slat
track may be installed, provided the
installation is 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.
(2) After modification of a Group 1 airplane
as specified in paragraph (k)(2) of this AD, no
person may install an affected slat track on
that airplane.
(3) For Group 2 airplanes: As of the
effective date of this AD, no person may
install an affected slat track on any Group 2
airplane.
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(m) Credit for Previous Actions
This paragraph provides credit for actions
required by paragraphs (h), (i), and (j) of this
AD, if those actions were performed before
the effective date of this AD using Airbus
Service Bulletin A330–57–3123, dated June
14, 2016, or Airbus Service Bulletin A340–
57–4130, dated June 14, 2016, provided that
within 12 months after the effective date of
this AD, the additional work identified in
Airbus Service Bulletin A330–57–3123,
Revision 01, including Appendixes 02 and
03, dated September 27, 2017, or Airbus
Service Bulletin A340–57–4130, Revision 01,
including Appendixes 02 and 03, dated
September 27, 2017, as applicable, has been
completed in accordance with Airbus Service
Bulletin A330–57–3123, Revision 01,
including Appendixes 02 and 03, dated
September 27, 2017, or Airbus Service
Bulletin A340–57–4130, Revision 01,
including Appendixes 02 and 03, dated
September 27, 2017, as applicable.
(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 Branch, 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
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DOA, the approval must include the DOAauthorized 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.
(4) Required for Compliance (RC): Except
as required by paragraph (i) of this AD: If any
service information contains procedures or
tests that are identified as RC, those
procedures and tests must be done to comply
with this AD; any procedures or tests that are
not identified as RC are recommended. Those
procedures and tests that are not identified
as RC may be deviated from using accepted
methods in accordance with the operator’s
maintenance or inspection program without
obtaining approval of an AMOC, provided
the procedures and tests identified as RC can
be done and the airplane can be put back in
an airworthy condition. Any substitutions or
changes to procedures or tests identified as
RC require approval of an AMOC.
(o) Related Information
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing
Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA AD
2017–0060, dated April 7, 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–2018–0454.
(2) For more information about this AD,
contact Vladimir Ulyanov, Aerospace
Engineer, International Section, Transport
Standards Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th
St., Des Moines, WA 98198; telephone and
fax: 206 231 3229.
(3) For service information identified in
this AD, contact Airbus SAS, Airworthiness
Office—EAL, 1 Rond Point Maurice Bellonte,
31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone: +33
5 61 93 36 96; fax: +33 5 61 93 45 80; email:
airworthiness.A330-A340@airbus.com;
internet https://www.airbus.com. 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
21, 2018.
James Cashdollar,
Acting Director, System Oversight Division,
Aircraft Certification Service.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2018–0452; Product
Identifier 2017–NM–150–AD]
RIN 2120–AA64
Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing
Company Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
(NPRM).
AGENCY:
We propose to adopt a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for all The
Boeing Company Model 727C, 727–100,
727–100C, 727–200, and 727–200F
series airplanes. This proposed AD was
prompted by the results of a fleet
survey, which revealed cracking in
bulkhead frame webs at a certain body
station. This proposed AD would
require repetitive inspections of the
bulkhead frame web at a certain body
station and applicable on-condition
actions. We are proposing this AD to
address the unsafe condition on these
products.
SUMMARY:
We must receive comments on
this proposed AD by July 13, 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 Boeing Commercial
Airplanes, Attention: Contractual & Data
Services (C&DS), 2600 Westminster
Blvd., MC 110–SK57, Seal Beach, CA
90740–5600; telephone 562–797–1717;
internet https://www.myboeingfleet.
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–2018–
0452.
DATES:
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[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 103 (Tuesday, May 29, 2018)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 24427-24433]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2018-11415]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2018-0454; Product Identifier 2017-NM-056-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 A330-200 Freighter series airplanes, Airbus Model A330-200
and -300 series airplanes, and Airbus Model A340-200 and -300 series
airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by reports of cracked slat
tracks at the location of the front stop attachment to the track. This
proposed AD would require a detailed inspection, repetitive special
detailed inspections, and corrective actions if necessary. We are
proposing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by July 13, 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
SAS, Airworthiness Office--EAL, 1 Rond Point Maurice Bellonte, 31707
Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone: +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax: +33 5 61 93
45 80; email: [email protected]; internet https://www.airbus.com. You may view this 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://
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www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2018-
0454; 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: Vladimir Ulyanov, Aerospace Engineer,
International Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA, 2200 South
216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; telephone and fax: 206-231-3229.
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-2018-0454;
Product Identifier 2017-NM-056-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
2017-0060, dated April 7, 2017 (referred to after this as the Mandatory
Continuing Airworthiness Information, or ``the MCAI''), to correct an
unsafe condition for all Airbus Model A330-200 Freighter series
airplanes; Airbus Model A330-200 and -300 series airplanes; and Airbus
Model A340-200 and -300 series airplanes. The MCAI states:
Several cases of cracked slat tracks at the location of front
stop attachment to track have been reported by operators. Analysis
of the affected slat tracks (Airbus pre-modification (mod) 45967
design) revealed that induced torque loads during normal
installation of the front stop, in combination with an incorrect
shaft length of the attachment bolts and geometry of the front stop,
are the root cause.
This condition, if not detected and corrected, would affect the
structural integrity of the slat surface, which could lead to
detachment of an outer or inner slat surface, possibly resulting in
reduced control of the aeroplane and/or injury to persons on the
ground.
To address this potential unsafe condition, Airbus issued
Service Bulletin (SB) A330-57-3123 and SB A340-57-4130, to provide
inspection instructions.
For the reasons described above, this [EASA] AD requires a one-
time detailed inspection (DET) of the front stop lateral and aft
surfaces [for marks (dents or scratches),] and repetitive special
detailed inspections (SDI) of the front stop attachment areas, of
slat tracks number (No.) 5 to No. 16 inclusive, both left hand (LH)
and right hand (RH) wings [for cracks], and, depending on findings,
accomplishment of applicable corrective action(s) [corrective
actions include rework, repair, and slat rigging].
This [EASA] AD also includes reference to an optional
modification (Airbus mod 205378) of the affected slat tracks, for
which the associated SBs (SB A330-57-3126 and SB A340-57-4133, as
applicable) are expected to become available in July 2017, which
constitutes terminating action for the repetitive inspections
required by this [EASA] 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-
0454.
Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51
Airbus has issued Service Bulletin A330-57-3123, Revision 01,
including Appendixes 02 and 03, dated September 27, 2017; and Service
Bulletin A340-57-4130, Revision 01, including Appendixes 02 and 03,
dated September 27, 2017. This service information describes procedures
for a detailed inspection of the front stop lateral and aft surfaces
for marks (dents or scratches), repetitive special detailed inspections
of the front stop attachment areas, of slat track numbers 5 to 16
inclusive, both LH and RH wings for cracks, and corrective actions.
These documents are distinct since they apply to different airplane
models.
Airbus has also issued Service Bulletin A330-57-3126, including
Appendixes 02 and 03, dated December 21, 2017; and Service Bulletin
A340-57-4133, including Appendixes 02 and 03, dated December 21, 2017.
This service information describes procedures for modification of all
affected slat tracks on an airplane. 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.
Differences Between This Proposed AD and the MCAI or Service
Information
Although the MCAI specifies to continue repetitive inspections if
certain cracks that do not exceed specified damage limits are found,
this proposed AD would require repairing before further flight in
accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Service
Bulletin A330-57-3123, Revision 01, including Appendixes 02 and 03,
dated September 27, 2017; Airbus Service Bulletin A340-57-4130,
Revision 01, including Appendixes 02 and 03, dated September 27, 2017;
or obtaining corrective action instructions approved by the Manager,
International Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA; or EASA; or
Airbus's EASA Design Organization Approval (DOA), and accomplishing
them within the compliance time specified therein.
Although the MCAI specifies accomplishing the proposed actions in
accordance with Airbus Service Bulletin A330-57-3123, dated June 14,
2016, or Airbus Service Bulletin A340-57-4130, dated June 14, 2016,
this proposed AD would require using Airbus Service Bulletin A330-57-
3123, Revision 01, including Appendixes 02 and 03, dated September 27,
2017, or Airbus Service Bulletin A340-57-4130, Revision 01, including
Appendixes 02 and 03, dated September 27, 2017. For airplanes on which
the actions specified in Airbus Service Bulletin A330-57-3123, dated
June 14, 2016, or Airbus Service Bulletin A340-57-4130, dated June 14,
2016, have been done, this proposed AD provides credit for those
actions provided that the additional work identified in Airbus Service
Bulletin A330-57-3123, Revision 01, including Appendixes 02 and 03,
dated September 27, 2017, or Airbus Service Bulletin A340-57-4130,
Revision 01, including Appendixes 02 and 03, dated September 27, 2017,
is done. The additional work
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includes inspecting for certain part numbers and for those affected
parts, doing a detailed inspection, and corrective actions if
necessary. We have coordinated this difference with EASA.
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this proposed AD affects 101 airplanes of U.S.
registry.
We estimate the following costs to comply with this proposed AD:
Estimated Costs
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Parts Cost on U.S.
Action Labor cost cost Cost per product operators
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Detailed Inspection............... 25 work-hours x $85 $0 $2,125 per $214,625 per
per hour = $2,125 inspection cycle. inspection cycle.
per inspection cycle.
Special Detailed Inspection....... 25 work-hours x $85 0 $2,125 per $214,625 per
per hour = $2,125 inspection cycle. inspection cycle.
per inspection cycle.
Reporting......................... 1 work-hour x $85 per 0 $85 per inspection $8,585 per
hour = $85 per cycle. inspection cycle.
inspection cycle.
Modification...................... 49 work-hour x $85 8,150 $12,315............. $1,243,815.
per hour = $4,165.
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We have received no definitive data that would enable us to provide
cost estimates for the on-condition actions specified in this proposed
AD.
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.
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-2018-0454; Product Identifier 2017-NM-056-AD.
(a) Comments Due Date
We must receive comments by July 13, 2018.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to the airplanes identified in paragraphs
(c)(1), (c)(2), (c)(3), (c)(4), and (c)(5) of this AD, certificated
in any category, all certificated models, all manufacturer serial
numbers.
(1) Airbus Model A330-223F and -243F airplanes.
(2) Airbus Model A330-201, -202, -203, -223, and -243 airplanes.
(3) Airbus Model A330-301, -302, -303, -321, -322, -323, -341, -
342, and -343 airplanes.
(4) Airbus Model A340-211, -212, -213 airplanes.
(5) Airbus Model A340-311, -312, and -313 airplanes.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 57, Wings.
(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by reports of cracked slat tracks at the
location of the front stop attachment to the track. We are issuing
this AD to detect and correct cracked slat tracks which could affect
the structural
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integrity of the slat surface, possibly leading to detachment of an
outer or inner slat surface, and resulting in reduced control of the
airplane.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified,
unless already done.
(g) Definitions
(1) For the purpose of this AD, ``affected slat track'' is
defined as a pre-modification 45967 slat track, located at the wing
positions as indicated in figure 1 to paragraph (g) of this AD, and
having a part number specified in figure 2 to paragraph (g) of this
AD. In case the part number identification (ID) plate is missing or
cannot be read, the slat track can be identified by the ink marking.
If the operator cannot determine the part number, then that airplane
is in Group 1.
(2) For the purpose of this AD: Group 1 airplanes are those
that, on the effective date of this AD, have an affected slat track
installed. Group 2 airplanes are those that, on the effective date
of this AD, do not have any affected slat track installed.
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(h) One-Time Detailed Inspection and Repetitive Special Detailed
Inspections
For Group 1 airplanes: At the applicable times specified in
figure 3 to paragraph (h) of this AD, do a detailed inspection of
the front stop lateral and aft surfaces, and do a special detailed
inspection of the front stop attachment areas of each affected slat
track, both right hand (RH) and left hand (LH) wings, in accordance
with the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin
A330-57-3123, Revision 01, including Appendixes 02 and 03, dated
September 27, 2017; or Airbus Service Bulletin A340-57-4130,
Revision 01, including Appendixes 02 and 03, dated September 27,
2017; as applicable. Thereafter, repeat the special detailed
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inspection for the front stop attachment areas of each affected slat
track, both RH and LH wings, at intervals not to exceed the
applicable compliance times specified in figure 4 to paragraph (h)
of this AD.
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(i) Corrective Actions
(1) If, during any special detailed inspection required by
paragraph (h) of this AD, any crack is detected at the front stop
attachment area of an affected slat track: Before further flight,
obtain corrective action 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), and accomplish them within the
compliance time specified therein. If approved by the DOA, the
approval must include the DOA-authorized signature.
(2) If, during any inspection required by paragraph (h) of this
AD, marks (dents or scratches) are found on the front stop lateral
or aft surfaces of an affected slat track; provided that no crack is
detected; before further flight, rework the affected lateral front
stop surface of that slat track, and accomplish slat rigging, as
applicable, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of
Airbus Service Bulletin A330-57-3123, Revision 01, including
Appendixes 02 and 03, dated September 27, 2017; or Airbus Service
Bulletin A340-57-4130, Revision 01, including Appendixes 02 and 03,
dated September 27, 2017. Accomplishment of rework or slat rigging
on an airplane, as required by this paragraph, does not constitute
terminating action for the repetitive special detailed inspection
required by paragraph (h) of this AD.
(3) If, during any inspection required by paragraph (h) of this
AD, marks (dents or scratches) are found on the front stop lateral
or aft surfaces of an affected slat track, and any crack is detected
at the front stop attachment area of that slat track: Before further
flight, obtain corrective action instructions approved by the
Manager, International Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA; or
EASA; or Airbus's EASA DOA, and accomplish them within the
compliance time specified therein. If approved by the DOA, the
approval must include the DOA-authorized signature.
(j) Reporting
At the applicable time specified in paragraph (j)(1) or (j)(2)
of this AD: Report the results of the inspections required by
paragraph (h) of this AD to Airbus Service Bulletin Reporting Online
Application on Airbus World (https://w3.airbus.com/), or submit the
results to Airbus in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions
of Airbus Service Bulletin A330-57-3123, Revision 01, including
Appendixes 02 and 03, dated September 27, 2017, or Airbus Service
Bulletin A340-57-4130, Revision 01, including Appendixes 02 and 03,
dated September 27, 2017. The report must include the inspection
results (including no findings), a description of any discrepancies
found, the airplane serial number, and the number of landings and
flight hours on the airplane.
(1) If the inspection was done on or after the effective date of
this AD: Submit the report within 60 days after each inspection
required by paragraph (h) of this AD.
(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.
(k) Optional Terminating Actions
(1) Replacement of an affected slat track at any position with a
post-modification 45967 slat track, if accomplished as part of the
corrective actions specified in paragraph (i)(1) or (i)(3) of this
AD, terminates the repetitive inspections required by paragraph (h)
of this AD, for that slat track position.
(2) Modification of all affected slat tracks on an airplane in
accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Service
Bulletin A330-57-3126, including Appendixes 02 and 03, dated
December 21, 2017; or Airbus Service Bulletin A340-57-4133,
including Appendixes 02 and 03, dated December 21, 2017; as
applicable, terminates the repetitive inspections required by
paragraph (h) of this AD for that airplane, provided that, prior to
modification, the affected slat tracks pass an inspection (crack
free) in accordance with the instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin
A330-57-3123, Revision 01, including Appendixes 02 and 03, dated
September 27, 2017; or Airbus Service Bulletin A340-57-4130,
Revision 01,
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including Appendixes 02 and 03, dated September 27, 2017; as
applicable.
(l) Parts Installation Limitations
(1) Except as specified in paragraph (l)(2) of this AD: For
Group 1 airplanes, after the effective date of this AD, an affected
slat track may be installed, provided the installation is
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.
(2) After modification of a Group 1 airplane as specified in
paragraph (k)(2) of this AD, no person may install an affected slat
track on that airplane.
(3) For Group 2 airplanes: As of the effective date of this AD,
no person may install an affected slat track on any Group 2
airplane.
(m) Credit for Previous Actions
This paragraph provides credit for actions required by
paragraphs (h), (i), and (j) of this AD, if those actions were
performed before the effective date of this AD using Airbus Service
Bulletin A330-57-3123, dated June 14, 2016, or Airbus Service
Bulletin A340-57-4130, dated June 14, 2016, provided that within 12
months after the effective date of this AD, the additional work
identified in Airbus Service Bulletin A330-57-3123, Revision 01,
including Appendixes 02 and 03, dated September 27, 2017, or Airbus
Service Bulletin A340-57-4130, Revision 01, including Appendixes 02
and 03, dated September 27, 2017, as applicable, has been completed
in accordance with Airbus Service Bulletin A330-57-3123, Revision
01, including Appendixes 02 and 03, dated September 27, 2017, or
Airbus Service Bulletin A340-57-4130, Revision 01, including
Appendixes 02 and 03, dated September 27, 2017, as applicable.
(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 Branch, 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.
(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.
(4) Required for Compliance (RC): Except as required by
paragraph (i) of this AD: If any service information contains
procedures or tests that are identified as RC, those procedures and
tests must be done to comply with this AD; any procedures or tests
that are not identified as RC are recommended. Those procedures and
tests that are not identified as RC may be deviated from using
accepted methods in accordance with the operator's maintenance or
inspection program without obtaining approval of an AMOC, provided
the procedures and tests identified as RC can be done and the
airplane can be put back in an airworthy condition. Any
substitutions or changes to procedures or tests identified as RC
require approval of an AMOC.
(o) Related Information
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information
(MCAI) EASA AD 2017-0060, dated April 7, 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-2018-0454.
(2) For more information about this AD, contact Vladimir
Ulyanov, Aerospace Engineer, International Section, Transport
Standards Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198;
telephone and fax: 206 231 3229.
(3) For service information identified in this AD, contact
Airbus SAS, Airworthiness Office--EAL, 1 Rond Point Maurice
Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone: +33 5 61 93 36 96;
fax: +33 5 61 93 45 80; email: [email protected];
internet https://www.airbus.com. 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 21, 2018.
James Cashdollar,
Acting Director, System Oversight Division, Aircraft Certification
Service.
[FR Doc. 2018-11415 Filed 5-25-18; 8:45 am]
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