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List of Subjects in 9 CFR Part 53
Animal diseases, Indemnity
payments, Livestock, Poultry and
poultry products.
Accordingly, the interim rule
amending 9 CFR part 53 that was
published at 81 FR 6745–6751, on
February 9, 2016, is adopted as a final
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PART 53—FOOT-AND-MOUTH
DISEASE, PLEUROPNEUMONIA,
RINDERPEST, AND CERTAIN OTHER
COMMUNICABLE DISEASES OF
LIVESTOCK OR POULTRY
1. The authority citation for part 53
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Authority: 7 U.S.C. 8301–8317; 7 CFR 2.22,
2.80, and 371.4.
2. Section 53.1 is amended by adding
a definition of Poultry biosecurity plan
in alphabetical order to read as follows:
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Definitions.
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Poultry biosecurity plan. A document
utilized by an owner and/or contractor
describing the management practices
and principles that are used to prevent
the introduction and spread of
infectious diseases of poultry at a
specific facility.
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■ 3. Section 53.10 is amended as
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■ a. By removing paragraph (g)
introductory text;
■ b. By revising paragraph (g)(1); and
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The revision and addition read as
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§ 53.10
Claims not allowed.
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(g)(1) Except as provided in paragraph
(g)(2) of this section, the Department
will not allow claims arising out of the
destruction of animals or eggs destroyed
due to an outbreak of highly pathogenic
avian influenza unless the owner of the
animals or eggs and, if applicable, any
party that enters into a contract with the
owner to grow or care for the poultry or
eggs, had in place, at the time of
detection of highly pathogenic avian
influenza, and was following a poultry
biosecurity plan that meets the
requirements of § 53.11(e).
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(Approved by the Office of Management and
Budget under control number 0579–0440)
biosecurity plan that is approved by the
Administrator. Approved biosecurity
principles are listed in the NPIP
Program Standards, as defined in
§ 147.51 of this chapter. Alternative
biosecurity principles may also be
approved by the Administrator in
accordance with § 147.53(d)(2) of this
chapter.
(2)(i) The biosecurity plan shall be
audited at least once every 2 years or a
sufficient number of times during that
period to satisfy the owner and/or
contractor’s Official State Agency that
the plan is in compliance with the
biosecurity principles contained in the
NPIP Program Standards. The audit will
include, but may not be limited to, a
review of the biosecurity plan, as well
as documentation that it is being
implemented.
(ii) To be recognized as being in
compliance with the biosecurity
principles and eligible for indemnity,
owners and contractors who fail the
initial audit conducted by the NPIP
Official State Agency must have a check
audit performed by a team appointed by
National NPIP Office and must
demonstrate that they have
implemented applicable biosecurity
measures. The team will consist of an
APHIS poultry subject matter expert, the
Official State Agency, and a licensed,
accredited, industry poultry
veterinarian.
(f) Proposed updates to the NPIP
Program Standards will be announced
to the public through a Federal Register
notice, as described in § 147.53(e) of this
chapter.
(Approved by the Office of Management and
Budget under control number 0579–0440)
Done in Washington, DC, this 8th day of
August 2018.
Greg Ibach,
Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory
Programs.
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4. Section 53.11 is amended as
follows:
■ a. By adding paragraphs (e) and (f);
and
■ b. By adding an OMB citation at the
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The additions read as follows:
Federal Aviation Administration
§ 53.11 Highly pathogenic avian influenza;
conditions for payment.
RIN 2120–AA64
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(e)(1) The owner and, if applicable,
the contractor, unless exempted under
§ 53.10(g)(2), must have a poultry
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[Docket No. FAA–2018–0709; Product
Identifier 2018–NM–100–AD; Amendment
39–19359; AD 2018–17–05]
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS
Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
AGENCY:
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Final rule; request for
comments.
ACTION:
We are adopting a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for all
Airbus SAS Model A350–941 and –1041
airplanes. This AD was prompted by
reports that electro-hydrostatic actuators
(EHAs), installed on the inboard
ailerons, elevators, and rudder, had
degraded insulation resistance in the
direct drive solenoid valve (DDSOV),
due to incorrect sealing application.
This AD requires a check of the
insulation resistance of the DDSOV of
each affected EHA and applicable
corrective actions. We are issuing this
AD to address the unsafe condition on
these products.
DATES: This AD becomes effective
August 30, 2018.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of certain publications listed in this AD
as of August 30, 2018.
We must receive comments on this
AD by October 1, 2018.
ADDRESSES: You may send comments,
using the procedures found in 14 CFR
11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following
methods:
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to
https://www.regulations.gov. Follow the
instructions for submitting comments.
• Fax: 202–493–2251.
• Mail: U.S. Department of
Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE,
Washington, DC 20590.
• Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of
Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE,
Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5
p.m., Monday through Friday, except
Federal holidays.
For Airbus SAS service information
identified in this final rule, contact
Airbus SAS, Airworthiness Office—
EAL, Rond-Point Emile Dewoitine No:
2, 31700 Blagnac Cedex, France; phone:
+33 5 61 93 36 96; fax: +33 5 61 93 45
80; email: continuedairworthiness.a350@airbus.com;
internet: https://www.airbus.com. For
Moog Aircraft Group service
information identified in this final rule,
contact Moog Aircraft Group, Plant 4,
160 Jamison Road, East Aurora, NY
14052–0018; phone: 716–652–2000;
email: CASC@moog.com; internet:
https://www.moog.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
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at https://www.regulations.gov by
searching for and locating Docket No.
FAA–2018–0709.
check of each affected EHA, and, depending
on findings, accomplishment of applicable
corrective action(s).
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–
0709; or in person at the Docket
Operations office between 9 a.m. and 5
p.m., Monday through Friday, except
Federal holidays. The AD docket
contains this AD, the regulatory
evaluation, any comments received, and
other information. The street address for
the Docket Operations office (phone:
800–647–5527) is in the ADDRESSES
section. Comments will be available in
the AD docket shortly after receipt.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Kathleen Arrigotti, Aerospace Engineer,
International Section, Transport
Standards Branch, FAA, 2200 South
216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198;
phone and fax: 206–231–3218.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Corrective actions include replacing
or reidentifying affected EHAs. You may
examine the MCAI on the internet at
https://www.regulations.gov by searching
for and locating Docket No. FAA–2018–
0709.
Discussion
The European Aviation Safety Agency
(EASA), which is the Technical Agent
for the Member States of the European
Union, has issued EASA AD 2018–0141,
dated July 3, 2018 (referred to after this
as the Mandatory Continuing
Airworthiness Information, or ‘‘the
MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe condition
for all Airbus SAS Model A350–941 and
–1041 airplanes. The MCAI states:
Occurrences were reported of EHA units
that were returned to the manufacturer
(MOOG Aircraft Group) with degraded
insulation resistance in the direct drive
solenoid valve (DDSOV). Investigation results
revealed that moisture ingress, due to
incorrect sealing application, had caused this
degradation.
This condition, if not detected and
corrected, could lead to the DDSOV being
unable to command or maintain the EHA in
active mode, possibly resulting in reduced
control of the aeroplane.
Due to similarity of design, all five EHA
positions could be affected, inboard aileron
EHAs (Functional Item Number (FIN) 4CR1
and FIN 4CR2), elevator EHAs (FIN 2CT1 and
FIN 2CT2) and the rudder EHA (FIN 3CY).
Prompted by these findings, MOOG Aircraft
Group improved the manufacturing process
to ensure adequate sealing capability of the
DDSOV and issued the applicable SB [MOOG
Aircraft Group Service Bulletins CA67001–
27–05; CA67006–27–04; and CA67008–27–
04] providing a screening procedure. To
address this potential unsafe condition,
Airbus issued the AOT [Alert Operators
Transmission A27P009–16] and the Airbus
SB [Service Bulletin A350–27–P020],
providing instructions to restore the EHA to
nominal performance.
For the reasons described above, this
[EASA] AD requires a one-time insulation
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Related Service Information Under 1
CFR Part 51
Airbus SAS has issued Service
Bulletin A350–27–P020, dated February
22, 2018. This service information
describes procedures for an insulation
resistance check (detailed inspection) of
the DDSOV of each affected EHA and
applicable corrective actions.
Moog Aircraft Group has issued
Service Bulletin CA67001–27–05, dated
February 21, 2018. This service
information identifies affected EHAs for
certain inboard ailerons and describes,
among other actions, procedures for
applicable corrective actions.
Moog Aircraft Group has issued
Service Bulletin CA67006–27–04, dated
February 21, 2018. This service
information identifies affected EHAs for
certain elevators and describes, among
other actions, procedures for applicable
corrective actions.
Moog Aircraft Group has issued
Service Bulletin CA67008–27–04, dated
February 21, 2018. This service
information identifies affected EHAs for
certain rudders and describes, among
other actions, procedures for applicable
corrective actions.
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
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 issuing this
AD because we evaluated all pertinent
information and determined the unsafe
condition exists and is likely to exist or
develop on other products of the same
type design.
Requirements of This AD
This AD requires accomplishing the
actions specified in the service
information described previously. This
AD also requires sending the results of
the check to AirbusWorld.
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FAA’s Determination of the Effective
Date
An unsafe condition exists that
requires the immediate adoption of this
AD. The FAA has found that the risk to
the flying public justifies waiving notice
and comment prior to adoption of this
rule because the insulation resistance in
the DDSOV can degrade to unsafe levels
within three months, which could lead
to the DDSOV being unable to command
or maintain the EHA in active mode,
possibly resulting in reduced control of
the airplane. Therefore, we determined
that notice and opportunity for public
comment before issuing this AD are
impracticable and that, for the same
reason, good cause exists for making
this amendment effective in fewer than
30 days.
Comments Invited
This AD is a final rule that involves
requirements affecting flight safety, and
we did not precede it by notice and
opportunity for public comment. We
invite you to send any written relevant
data, views, or arguments about this AD.
Send your comments to an address
listed under the ADDRESSES section.
Include ‘‘Docket No. FAA–2018–0709;
Product Identifier 2018–NM–100–AD’’
at the beginning of your comments. We
specifically invite comments on the
overall regulatory, economic,
environmental, and energy aspects of
this AD. We will consider all comments
received by the closing date and may
amend this AD based on those
comments.
We will post all comments we
receive, without change, to https://
www.regulations.gov, including any
personal information you provide. We
will also post a report summarizing each
substantive verbal contact we receive
about this AD.
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this AD affects 11
airplanes of U.S. registry. We estimate
the following costs to comply with this
AD:
ESTIMATED COSTS FOR REQUIRED ACTIONS
Labor cost
Parts cost
Up to 24 work-hours × $85 per hour = Up to $2,040
We estimate the following costs to do
any necessary on-condition actions that
would be required based on the results
Cost per product
$0
Up to $2,040 ...............................................................
of any required actions. We have no way
of determining the number of aircraft
Cost on U.S.
operators
Up to $22,440.
that might need these on-condition
actions:
ESTIMATED COSTS OF ON-CONDITION ACTIONS
Labor cost
Parts cost
Cost per product
Up to 30 work-hours × $85 per hour = Up to $2,550 ...............
Up to $518,314 .........................................................................
Up to $520,864.
We estimate that it would take about
1 work-hour per product to comply with
the reporting requirement in this AD.
The average labor rate is $85 per hour.
Based on these figures, we estimate the
cost of reporting the check results on
U.S. operators to be $85 per product.
According to the manufacturer, some
or all of the costs of this AD may be
covered under warranty, thereby
reducing the cost impact on affected
individuals. We do not control warranty
coverage for affected individuals. As a
result, we have included all known
costs in our cost estimate.
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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 AD is 2120–0056. The
paperwork cost associated with this AD
has been detailed in the Costs of
Compliance section of this document
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and includes time for reviewing
instructions, as well as completing and
reviewing the collection of information.
Therefore, all reporting associated with
this AD 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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is within the scope of that authority
because it addresses an unsafe condition
that is likely to exist or develop on
products identified in this rulemaking
action.
This AD is issued in accordance with
authority delegated by the Executive
Director, Aircraft Certification Service,
as authorized by FAA Order 8000.51C.
In accordance with that order, issuance
of ADs is normally a function of the
Compliance and Airworthiness
Division, but during this transition
period, the Executive Director has
delegated the authority to issue ADs
applicable to transport category
airplanes to the Director of the System
Oversight Division.
Regulatory Findings
We determined that this AD will not
have federalism implications under
Executive Order 13132. This AD will
not have a substantial direct effect on
the States, on the relationship between
the national government and the States,
or on the distribution of power and
responsibilities among the various
levels of government.
For the reasons discussed above, I
certify that this AD:
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1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory
action’’ under Executive Order 12866;
2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures
(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979);
3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in
Alaska; and
4. Will not have a significant
economic impact, positive or negative,
on a substantial number of small entities
under the criteria of the Regulatory
Flexibility Act.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
safety, Incorporation by reference,
Safety.
Adoption of the Amendment
Accordingly, under the authority
delegated to me by the Administrator,
the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as
follows:
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
DIRECTIVES
1. The authority citation for part 39
continues to read as follows:
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Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
§ 39.13
[Amended]
2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
the following new airworthiness
directive (AD):
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2018–17–05 Airbus SAS: Amendment 39–
19359; Docket No. FAA–2018–0709;
Product Identifier 2018–NM–100–AD.
(a) Effective Date
This AD becomes effective August 30,
2018.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to Airbus SAS Model
A350–941 and –1041 airplanes, certificated
in any category, all manufacturer serial
numbers.
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(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of
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(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by reports that
electro-hydrostatic actuators (EHAs),
installed on the inboard ailerons, elevators,
and rudder, had degraded insulation
resistance in the direct drive solenoid valve
(DDSOV), due to incorrect sealing
application. We are issuing this AD to
address this condition, which could lead to
the DDSOV being unable to command or
maintain the EHA in active mode, possibly
resulting in reduced control of the airplane.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the
compliance times specified, unless already
done.
(g) Definitions
For the purposes of this AD, the definitions
specified in paragraphs (g)(1), (g)(2), and
(g)(3) of this AD apply.
(1) An affected EHA is an EHA installed on
inboard ailerons, elevators, and rudder, as
listed by part number and serial number in
the applicable service information specified
in paragraphs (g)(1)(i), (g)(1)(ii), and (g)(1)(iii)
of this AD, except those that are paint
marked, as specified in the applicable service
information specified in paragraphs (g)(1)(i),
(g)(1)(ii), and (g)(1)(iii) of this AD.
(i) Moog Aircraft Group Service Bulletin
CA67001–27–05, dated February 21, 2018
(aileron).
(ii) Moog Aircraft Group Service Bulletin
CA67006–27–04, dated February 21, 2018
(elevator).
(iii) Moog Aircraft Group Service Bulletin
CA67008–27–04, dated February 21, 2018
(rudder).
(2) A serviceable EHA is an EHA having a
part number and serial number not listed in
the applicable service information specified
in paragraphs (g)(1)(i), (g)(1)(ii), and (g)(1)(iii)
of this AD; or an affected EHA having a paint
mark as specified in the applicable service
information specified in paragraphs (g)(1)(i),
(g)(1)(ii), and (g)(1)(iii) of this AD.
(3) Group 1 airplanes are those that have
an affected EHA installed. Group 2 airplanes
are those that do not have an affected EHA
installed.
(h) Initial Insulation Resistance Check
(1) For Group 1 airplanes, which have not
been inspected in accordance with the
instructions of Airbus Alert Operators
Transmission (AOT) A27P009–16: Within 3
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months after the airplane has reached 700
flight hours since airplane first flight, or
within 30 days after the effective date of this
AD, whichever occurs later, accomplish an
insulation resistance check (detailed
inspection) of the DDSOV of each affected
EHA, in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus
Service Bulletin A350–27–P020, dated
February 22, 2018.
(2) For Group 1 airplanes, which have been
inspected in accordance with the instructions
of Airbus AOT A27P009–16: Within 3
months after the airplane has reached 36
months since airplane first flight, or within
3 months after the effective date of this AD,
whichever occurs later, accomplish an
insulation resistance check of the DDSOV of
each affected EHA, in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus
Service Bulletin A350–27–P020, dated
February 22, 2018.
(i) Additional Check and Corrective Action
(1) If during the check required by
paragraph (h)(1) of this AD, the measured
insulation resistance is 15 Megohms
(MOhms) or less, before next flight, replace
the affected EHA with a serviceable EHA, in
accordance with the Accomplishment
Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A350–
27–P020, dated February 22, 2018.
(2) If during the check required by
paragraph (h)(1) of this AD, the measured
insulation resistance is more than 15
MOhms, within 3 months after the airplane
has reached 36 months since airplane first
flight, or within 3 months after the effective
date of this AD, whichever occurs later,
accomplish an insulation resistance check of
the DDSOV of each affected EHA, in
accordance with the Accomplishment
Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A350–
27–P020, dated February 22, 2018.
(3) Depending on measured resistance
result of the check required by paragraph
(h)(2) or (i)(2) of this AD, within the
applicable compliance time defined in figure
1 to paragraph (i)(3) of this AD, accomplish
the applicable corrective action(s) defined in
figure 1 to paragraph (i)(3) of this AD, in
accordance with the Accomplishment
Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A350–
27–P020, dated February 22, 2018; or the
applicable service information specified in
paragraphs (g)(1)(i), (g)(1)(ii), and (g)(1)(iii) of
this AD.
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(j) Reporting
For each check required by paragraph
(h)(2) or (i)(2) of this AD: Within 30 days
after each check required by paragraph (h)(2)
or (i)(2) of this AD or within 30 days after
the effective date of this AD, whichever
occurs later, report the results, including no
findings, using the online reporting
application in AirbusWorld, as specified in
Appendix A. ‘‘Inspection Report’’ of Airbus
Service Bulletin A350–27–P020, dated
February 22, 2018.
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(k) Parts Installation Prohibition
For Group 1 and Group 2 airplanes: From
the effective date of this AD, no person may
install an affected EHA on any airplane.
(l) 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) 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,
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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 (n)(2) of this AD. Information may
be emailed to: 9-ANM-116-AMOCREQUESTS@faa.gov. Before using any
approved AMOC, notify your appropriate
principal inspector, or lacking a principal
inspector, the manager of the local flight
standards district office/certificate holding
district office.
(2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any
requirement in this AD to obtain corrective
actions from a manufacturer, the action must
be accomplished using a method approved
by the Manager, International Section,
Transport Standards Branch, FAA; or the
European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA); or
Airbus SAS’s EASA Design Organization
Approval (DOA). If approved by the DOA,
the approval must include the DOAauthorized signature.
(3) Required for Compliance (RC): 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.
(n) Related Information
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing
Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA AD
2018–0141, dated July 3, 2018, for related
information. This MCAI may be found in the
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(2) For more information about this AD,
contact Kathleen Arrigotti, Aerospace
Engineer, International Section, Transport
Standards Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th
St., Des Moines, WA 98198; phone and fax:
206–231–3218.
(o) Material Incorporated by Reference
(1) The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
(IBR) of the service information listed in this
paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR
part 51.
(2) You must use this service information
as applicable to do the actions required by
this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise.
(i) Airbus SAS Service Bulletin A350–27–
P020, dated February 22, 2018.
(ii) Moog Aircraft Group Service Bulletin
CA67001–27–05, dated February 21, 2018.
(iii) Moog Aircraft Group Service Bulletin
CA67006–27–04, dated February 21, 2018.
(iv) Moog Aircraft Group Service Bulletin
CA67008–27–04, dated February 21, 2018.
(3) For Airbus SAS service information
identified in this AD, contact Airbus SAS,
Airworthiness Office—EAL, Rond-Point
Emile Dewoitine No: 2, 31700 Blagnac Cedex,
France; phone: +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax: +33
5 61 93 45 80; email: continuedairworthiness.a350@airbus.com; internet:
https://www.airbus.com.
(4) For Moog Aircraft Group service
information identified in this AD, contact
Moog Aircraft Group, Plant 4, 160 Jamison
Road, East Aurora, NY 14052–0018; phone:
716–652–2000; email: CASC@moog.com;
internet: https://www.moog.com.
(5) 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.
(6) You may view this service information
that is incorporated by reference at the
National Archives and Records
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202–741–6030, or go to: https://
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibrlocations.html.
Issued in Des Moines, Washington, on
August 5, 2018.
Michael Kaszycki,
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–2017–1022; Product
Identifier 2017–NM–098–AD; Amendment
39–19357; AD 2018–17–03]
RIN 2120–AA64
Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing
Company Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
We are adopting a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
The Boeing Company Model 787–8 and
787–9 airplanes. This AD was prompted
by reports of failures of the lip heater
assemblies of the inlet ice protection
system of the cabin air compressor
(CAC) due to chafing. This AD requires
changing the airplane electrical
connectors and the routes of certain
wire bundles, and installing new or
modified left and right CAC inlet duct
assemblies. We are issuing this AD to
address the unsafe condition on these
products.
DATES: This AD is effective September
19, 2018.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of a certain publication listed in this AD
as of September 19, 2018.
ADDRESSES: For service information
identified in this final rule, 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 service information at the
FAA, Transport Standards Branch, 2200
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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–2017–
1022.
Examining the AD Docket
You may examine the AD docket on
the internet at https://
www.regulations.gov by searching for
and locating Docket No. FAA–2017–
1022; or in person at Docket Operations
between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday
through Friday, except Federal holidays.
The AD docket contains this final rule,
the regulatory evaluation, any
comments received, and other
information. The address for Docket
Operations (phone: 800–647–5527) is
Docket Operations, U.S. Department of
Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE,
Washington, DC 20590.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Joe
Salemeh, Aerospace Engineer, Systems
and Equipment Section, FAA, Seattle
ACO Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des
Moines, WA 98198; phone and fax: 206–
231–3536; email: joe.salameh@faa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Discussion
We issued a notice of proposed
rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
part 39 by adding an AD that would
apply to certain The Boeing Company
Model 787–8 and 787–9 airplanes. The
NPRM published in the Federal
Register on November 17, 2017 (82 FR
54302). The NPRM was prompted by
reports of failures of the CAC inlet ice
protection system (CIPS) inlet lip heater
assemblies due to chafing of the CIPS
inlet lip heater wire harness against
adjacent structures. The NPRM
proposed to require changing the
airplane electrical connectors and the
routes of certain wire bundles, and
installing new or modified left and right
CAC inlet duct assemblies. We are
issuing this AD to address any damage
to the CIPS inlet lip heater wire bundle,
which could cause an electrical short
and potential loss of functions essential
for safe flight of the airplane.
Comments
We gave the public the opportunity to
participate in developing this final rule.
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The following presents the comments
received on the NPRM and the FAA’s
response to each comment.
Request for Clarification of Affected
Spare Parts
Oman Air requested clarification
regarding whether the proposed AD
applies only to the airplane line
numbers specified in the service
information, or whether the proposed
AD would also require modification of
spare ducts.
Oman Air stated that the applicability
in the proposed AD includes those
airplanes that are specified in Boeing
Alert Service Bulletin B787–81205–
SB300019–00, Issue 001, dated March
22, 2017. Oman Air also stated that the
service information also affects spare
CAC inlet duct assemblies with part
numbers specified in the service
information. Oman Air commented that
the service information recommended
that the spares be modified in
accordance with Boeing Alert Service
Bulletin B787–81205–SB300019–00, or
any later FAA-approved revision. Oman
Air stated that there is no mention of
spares in the proposed rule, no
compliance time associated with the
spares, and no parts installation
prohibition paragraph.
We agree to clarify. This AD applies
only to the airplanes specified in the
applicability, which includes Boeing
Model 787–8 and 787–9 airplanes,
certificated in any category, as
identified in Boeing Alert Service
Bulletin B787–81205–SB300019–00,
Issue 002, dated April 20, 2018.
Modification of spare parts is not
required by this AD because operators
must maintain affected airplanes in the
required configuration. The FAA is not
mandating action on spare parts, but an
operator that wants to use those parts
and not discard them must do the
modification using the component
service information. In addition, the
existing spare parts cannot be installed
after the accomplishment of Boeing
Alert Service Bulletin B787–81205–
SB300019–00, Issue 001, dated March
22, 2017, because the electrical
connectors are different due to the
modifications in the component service
information and the airplane service
information. We have not changed this
AD in this regard.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2018-0709; Product Identifier 2018-NM-100-AD; Amendment
39-19359; AD 2018-17-05]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
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SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all
Airbus SAS Model A350-941 and -1041 airplanes. This AD was prompted by
reports that electro-hydrostatic actuators (EHAs), installed on the
inboard ailerons, elevators, and rudder, had degraded insulation
resistance in the direct drive solenoid valve (DDSOV), due to incorrect
sealing application. This AD requires a check of the insulation
resistance of the DDSOV of each affected EHA and applicable corrective
actions. We are issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on
these products.
DATES: This AD becomes effective August 30, 2018.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of certain publications listed in this AD as of August 30,
2018.
We must receive comments on this AD by October 1, 2018.
ADDRESSES: You may send comments, using the procedures found in 14 CFR
11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following methods:
Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to https://www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments.
Fax: 202-493-2251.
Mail: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New
Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590.
Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New
Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday
through Friday, except Federal holidays.
For Airbus SAS service information identified in this final rule,
contact Airbus SAS, Airworthiness Office--EAL, Rond-Point Emile
Dewoitine No: 2, 31700 Blagnac Cedex, France; phone: +33 5 61 93 36 96;
fax: +33 5 61 93 45 80; email: [email protected];
internet: https://www.airbus.com. For Moog Aircraft Group service
information identified in this final rule, contact Moog Aircraft Group,
Plant 4, 160 Jamison Road, East Aurora, NY 14052-0018; phone: 716-652-
2000; email: [email protected]; internet: https://www.moog.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-2018-0709.
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-
0709; or in person at the Docket Operations office between 9 a.m. and 5
p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket
contains this AD, the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and
other information. The street address for the Docket Operations office
(phone: 800-647-5527) is in the ADDRESSES section. Comments will be
available in the AD docket shortly after receipt.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kathleen Arrigotti, Aerospace
Engineer, International Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA, 2200
South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; phone and fax: 206-231-3218.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Discussion
The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical
Agent for the Member States of the European Union, has issued EASA AD
2018-0141, dated July 3, 2018 (referred to after this as the Mandatory
Continuing Airworthiness Information, or ``the MCAI''), to correct an
unsafe condition for all Airbus SAS Model A350-941 and -1041 airplanes.
The MCAI states:
Occurrences were reported of EHA units that were returned to the
manufacturer (MOOG Aircraft Group) with degraded insulation
resistance in the direct drive solenoid valve (DDSOV). Investigation
results revealed that moisture ingress, due to incorrect sealing
application, had caused this degradation.
This condition, if not detected and corrected, could lead to the
DDSOV being unable to command or maintain the EHA in active mode,
possibly resulting in reduced control of the aeroplane.
Due to similarity of design, all five EHA positions could be
affected, inboard aileron EHAs (Functional Item Number (FIN) 4CR1
and FIN 4CR2), elevator EHAs (FIN 2CT1 and FIN 2CT2) and the rudder
EHA (FIN 3CY). Prompted by these findings, MOOG Aircraft Group
improved the manufacturing process to ensure adequate sealing
capability of the DDSOV and issued the applicable SB [MOOG Aircraft
Group Service Bulletins CA67001-27-05; CA67006-27-04; and CA67008-
27-04] providing a screening procedure. To address this potential
unsafe condition, Airbus issued the AOT [Alert Operators
Transmission A27P009-16] and the Airbus SB [Service Bulletin A350-
27-P020], providing instructions to restore the EHA to nominal
performance.
For the reasons described above, this [EASA] AD requires a one-
time insulation check of each affected EHA, and, depending on
findings, accomplishment of applicable corrective action(s).
Corrective actions include replacing or reidentifying affected
EHAs. You may examine the MCAI on the internet at https://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2018-
0709.
Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51
Airbus SAS has issued Service Bulletin A350-27-P020, dated February
22, 2018. This service information describes procedures for an
insulation resistance check (detailed inspection) of the DDSOV of each
affected EHA and applicable corrective actions.
Moog Aircraft Group has issued Service Bulletin CA67001-27-05,
dated February 21, 2018. This service information identifies affected
EHAs for certain inboard ailerons and describes, among other actions,
procedures for applicable corrective actions.
Moog Aircraft Group has issued Service Bulletin CA67006-27-04,
dated February 21, 2018. This service information identifies affected
EHAs for certain elevators and describes, among other actions,
procedures for applicable corrective actions.
Moog Aircraft Group has issued Service Bulletin CA67008-27-04,
dated February 21, 2018. This service information identifies affected
EHAs for certain rudders and describes, among other actions, procedures
for applicable corrective actions.
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
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 issuing this AD because we
evaluated all pertinent information and determined the unsafe condition
exists and is likely to exist or develop on other products of the same
type design.
Requirements of This AD
This AD requires accomplishing the actions specified in the service
information described previously. This AD also requires sending the
results of the check to AirbusWorld.
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FAA's Determination of the Effective Date
An unsafe condition exists that requires the immediate adoption of
this AD. The FAA has found that the risk to the flying public justifies
waiving notice and comment prior to adoption of this rule because the
insulation resistance in the DDSOV can degrade to unsafe levels within
three months, which could lead to the DDSOV being unable to command or
maintain the EHA in active mode, possibly resulting in reduced control
of the airplane. Therefore, we determined that notice and opportunity
for public comment before issuing this AD are impracticable and that,
for the same reason, good cause exists for making this amendment
effective in fewer than 30 days.
Comments Invited
This AD is a final rule that involves requirements affecting flight
safety, and we did not precede it by notice and opportunity for public
comment. We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or
arguments about this AD. Send your comments to an address listed under
the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2018-0709; Product
Identifier 2018-NM-100-AD'' at the beginning of your comments. We
specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory, economic,
environmental, and energy aspects of this AD. We will consider all
comments received by the closing date and may amend this AD based on
those comments.
We will post all comments we receive, without change, to https://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information you provide. We
will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal contact we
receive about this AD.
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this AD affects 11 airplanes of U.S. registry. We
estimate the following costs to comply with this AD:
Estimated Costs for Required Actions
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Labor cost Parts cost Cost per product Cost on U.S. operators
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Up to 24 work-hours x $85 per hour = $0 Up to $2,040............. Up to $22,440.
Up to $2,040.
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We estimate the following costs to do any necessary on-condition
actions that would be required based on the results of any required
actions. We have no way of determining the number of aircraft that
might need these on-condition actions:
Estimated Costs of On-Condition Actions
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Labor cost Parts cost Cost per product
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Up to 30 work-hours x $85 per Up to $518,314... Up to $520,864.
hour = Up to $2,550.
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We estimate that it would take about 1 work-hour per product to
comply with the reporting requirement in this AD. The average labor
rate is $85 per hour. Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of
reporting the check results on U.S. operators to be $85 per product.
According to the manufacturer, some or all of the costs of this AD
may be covered under warranty, thereby reducing the cost impact on
affected individuals. We do not control warranty coverage for affected
individuals. As a result, we have included all known costs in our cost
estimate.
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 AD is 2120-
0056. The paperwork cost associated with this AD 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 AD 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 AD is issued in accordance with authority delegated by the
Executive Director, Aircraft Certification Service, as authorized by
FAA Order 8000.51C. In accordance with that order, issuance of ADs is
normally a function of the Compliance and Airworthiness Division, but
during this transition period, the Executive Director has delegated the
authority to issue ADs applicable to transport category airplanes to
the Director of the System Oversight Division.
Regulatory Findings
We determined that this AD will not have federalism implications
under Executive Order 13132. This AD will not have a substantial direct
effect on the States, on the relationship between the national
government and the States, or on the distribution of power and
responsibilities among the various levels of government.
For the reasons discussed above, I certify that this AD:
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1. Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive Order
12866;
2. Is not a ``significant rule'' under the DOT Regulatory Policies
and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979);
3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska; and
4. Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or
negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria
of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by
reference, Safety.
Adoption of the Amendment
Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the
Administrator, the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows:
PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES
0
1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows:
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
Sec. 39.13 [Amended]
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2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness
directive (AD):
2018-17-05 Airbus SAS: Amendment 39-19359; Docket No. FAA-2018-0709;
Product Identifier 2018-NM-100-AD.
(a) Effective Date
This AD becomes effective August 30, 2018.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to Airbus SAS Model A350-941 and -1041
airplanes, certificated in any category, all manufacturer serial
numbers.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 27, Flight
controls.
(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by reports that electro-hydrostatic
actuators (EHAs), installed on the inboard ailerons, elevators, and
rudder, had degraded insulation resistance in the direct drive
solenoid valve (DDSOV), due to incorrect sealing application. We are
issuing this AD to address this condition, which could lead to the
DDSOV being unable to command or maintain the EHA in active mode,
possibly resulting in reduced control of the airplane.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified,
unless already done.
(g) Definitions
For the purposes of this AD, the definitions specified in
paragraphs (g)(1), (g)(2), and (g)(3) of this AD apply.
(1) An affected EHA is an EHA installed on inboard ailerons,
elevators, and rudder, as listed by part number and serial number in
the applicable service information specified in paragraphs
(g)(1)(i), (g)(1)(ii), and (g)(1)(iii) of this AD, except those that
are paint marked, as specified in the applicable service information
specified in paragraphs (g)(1)(i), (g)(1)(ii), and (g)(1)(iii) of
this AD.
(i) Moog Aircraft Group Service Bulletin CA67001-27-05, dated
February 21, 2018 (aileron).
(ii) Moog Aircraft Group Service Bulletin CA67006-27-04, dated
February 21, 2018 (elevator).
(iii) Moog Aircraft Group Service Bulletin CA67008-27-04, dated
February 21, 2018 (rudder).
(2) A serviceable EHA is an EHA having a part number and serial
number not listed in the applicable service information specified in
paragraphs (g)(1)(i), (g)(1)(ii), and (g)(1)(iii) of this AD; or an
affected EHA having a paint mark as specified in the applicable
service information specified in paragraphs (g)(1)(i), (g)(1)(ii),
and (g)(1)(iii) of this AD.
(3) Group 1 airplanes are those that have an affected EHA
installed. Group 2 airplanes are those that do not have an affected
EHA installed.
(h) Initial Insulation Resistance Check
(1) For Group 1 airplanes, which have not been inspected in
accordance with the instructions of Airbus Alert Operators
Transmission (AOT) A27P009-16: Within 3 months after the airplane
has reached 700 flight hours since airplane first flight, or within
30 days after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later,
accomplish an insulation resistance check (detailed inspection) of
the DDSOV of each affected EHA, in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A350-27-P020,
dated February 22, 2018.
(2) For Group 1 airplanes, which have been inspected in
accordance with the instructions of Airbus AOT A27P009-16: Within 3
months after the airplane has reached 36 months since airplane first
flight, or within 3 months after the effective date of this AD,
whichever occurs later, accomplish an insulation resistance check of
the DDSOV of each affected EHA, in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A350-27-P020,
dated February 22, 2018.
(i) Additional Check and Corrective Action
(1) If during the check required by paragraph (h)(1) of this AD,
the measured insulation resistance is 15 Megohms (MOhms) or less,
before next flight, replace the affected EHA with a serviceable EHA,
in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Service
Bulletin A350-27-P020, dated February 22, 2018.
(2) If during the check required by paragraph (h)(1) of this AD,
the measured insulation resistance is more than 15 MOhms, within 3
months after the airplane has reached 36 months since airplane first
flight, or within 3 months after the effective date of this AD,
whichever occurs later, accomplish an insulation resistance check of
the DDSOV of each affected EHA, in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A350-27-P020,
dated February 22, 2018.
(3) Depending on measured resistance result of the check
required by paragraph (h)(2) or (i)(2) of this AD, within the
applicable compliance time defined in figure 1 to paragraph (i)(3)
of this AD, accomplish the applicable corrective action(s) defined
in figure 1 to paragraph (i)(3) of this AD, in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A350-27-P020,
dated February 22, 2018; or the applicable service information
specified in paragraphs (g)(1)(i), (g)(1)(ii), and (g)(1)(iii) of
this AD.
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(j) Reporting
For each check required by paragraph (h)(2) or (i)(2) of this
AD: Within 30 days after each check required by paragraph (h)(2) or
(i)(2) of this AD or within 30 days after the effective date of this
AD, whichever occurs later, report the results, including no
findings, using the online reporting application in AirbusWorld, as
specified in Appendix A. ``Inspection Report'' of Airbus Service
Bulletin A350-27-P020, dated February 22, 2018.
(k) Parts Installation Prohibition
For Group 1 and Group 2 airplanes: From the effective date of
this AD, no person may install an affected EHA on any airplane.
(l) 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) 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 (n)(2) of this AD. Information
may be emailed to: [email protected]. Before using any
approved AMOC, notify your appropriate principal inspector, or
lacking a principal inspector, the manager of the local flight
standards district office/certificate holding district office.
(2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any requirement in this AD
to obtain corrective actions from a manufacturer, the action must be
accomplished using a method approved by the Manager, International
Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA; or the European Aviation
Safety Agency (EASA); or Airbus SAS's EASA Design Organization
Approval (DOA). If approved by the DOA, the approval must include
the DOA-authorized signature.
(3) Required for Compliance (RC): 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.
(n) Related Information
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information
(MCAI) EASA AD 2018-0141, dated July 3, 2018, for related
information. This MCAI may be found in the AD docket on the internet
at https://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket
No. FAA-2018-0709.
(2) For more information about this AD, contact Kathleen
Arrigotti, Aerospace Engineer, International Section, Transport
Standards Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198;
phone and fax: 206-231-3218.
(o) Material Incorporated by Reference
(1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the
incorporation by reference (IBR) of the service information listed
in this paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
(2) You must use this service information as applicable to do
the actions required by this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise.
(i) Airbus SAS Service Bulletin A350-27-P020, dated February 22,
2018.
(ii) Moog Aircraft Group Service Bulletin CA67001-27-05, dated
February 21, 2018.
(iii) Moog Aircraft Group Service Bulletin CA67006-27-04, dated
February 21, 2018.
(iv) Moog Aircraft Group Service Bulletin CA67008-27-04, dated
February 21, 2018.
(3) For Airbus SAS service information identified in this AD,
contact Airbus SAS, Airworthiness Office--EAL, Rond-Point Emile
Dewoitine No: 2, 31700 Blagnac Cedex, France; phone: +33 5 61 93 36
96; fax: +33 5 61 93 45 80; email: [email protected]; internet: https://www.airbus.com.
(4) For Moog Aircraft Group service information identified in
this AD, contact Moog Aircraft Group, Plant 4, 160 Jamison Road,
East Aurora, NY 14052-0018; phone: 716-652-2000; email:
[email protected]; internet: https://www.moog.com.
(5) 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.
(6) You may view this service information that is incorporated
by reference at the National Archives and Records
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Administration (NARA). For information on the availability of this
material at NARA, call 202-741-6030, or go to: https://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html.
Issued in Des Moines, Washington, on August 5, 2018.
Michael Kaszycki,
Acting Director, System Oversight Division, Aircraft Certification
Service.
[FR Doc. 2018-17482 Filed 8-14-18; 8:45 am]
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