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The Boeing Company: Docket No. FAA–
2018–0763; Product Identifier 2018–
NM–052–AD.
(a) Comments Due Date
We must receive comments by October 15,
2018.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to The Boeing Company
airplanes, certificated in any category, as
identified in paragraphs (c)(1) and (c)(2) of
this AD.
(1) Model 787–8 airplanes identified in
Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B787–81205–
SB290032–00, Issue 001, dated November 17,
2017.
(2) Model 787–9 airplanes identified in
Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B787–81205–
SB290033–00, Issue 001, dated November 17,
2017.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of
America Code 29, Hydraulic Power.
(e) Unsafe Condition
This AD was prompted by a determination
that certain areas in the tire/wheel threat
zones could be susceptible to damage, which
could result in loss of braking on one main
landing gear (MLG) truck, loss of nose wheel
steering, and loss of directional control on
the ground when below rudder effectiveness
speed. We are issuing this AD to address
damage from a MLG thrown tire tread or tire
burst event, which could result in loss of
directional control on the ground and
consequent runway excursion.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the
compliance times specified, unless already
done.
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(g) Required Actions
(1) At the applicable time specified in
paragraph 5, ‘‘Compliance,’’ of Boeing Alert
Service Bulletin B787–81205–SB290032–00,
Issue 001, dated November 17, 2017 (for
Model 787–8 airplanes); or Boeing Alert
Service Bulletin B787–81205–SB290033–00,
Issue 001, dated November 17, 2017 (for
Model 787–9 airplanes); as applicable; except
as specified in paragraph (i) of this AD: Do
all applicable actions identified as ‘‘RC’’
(required for compliance) in, and in
accordance with, the Accomplishment
Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin
B787–81205–SB290032–00, Issue 001, dated
November 17, 2017; or Boeing Alert Service
Bulletin B787–81205–SB290033–00, Issue
001, dated November 17, 2017, as applicable.
(2) For Model 787–9 airplanes: Prior to or
concurrently with accomplishing the actions
required by paragraph (g)(1) of this AD, do
all applicable actions (including software
installation) identified as RC, in accordance
with the Accomplishment Instructions of
Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B787–81205–
SB270039–00, Issue 002, dated March 8,
2018.
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(h) Credit for Previous Actions
This paragraph provides credit for the
actions specified in paragraph (g)(2) of this
AD, if those actions were performed before
the effective date of this AD using Boeing
Alert Service Bulletin B787–81205–
SB270039–00, Issue 001, dated July 31, 2017.
(i) Exception to Service Information
For purposes of determining compliance
with the requirements of this AD: Where the
service information identified in paragraph
(g)(1) of this AD uses the phrase ‘‘the Issue
001 date on this service bulletin,’’ this AD
requires using ‘‘the effective date of this AD.’’
(j) Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs)
(1) The Manager, Seattle ACO 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 manager of the
certification office, send it to the attention of
the person identified in paragraph (k)(1) of
this AD. Information may be emailed to: 9ANM-Seattle-ACO-AMOC-Requests@faa.gov.
(2) 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.
(3) An AMOC that provides an acceptable
level of safety may be used for any repair,
modification, or alteration required by this
AD if it is approved by the Boeing
Commercial Airplanes Organization
Designation Authorization (ODA) that has
been authorized by the Manager, Seattle ACO
Branch, FAA, to make those findings. To be
approved, the repair method, modification
deviation, or alteration deviation must meet
the certification basis of the airplane, and the
approval must specifically refer to this AD.
(4) For service information that contains
steps that are labeled as RC, the provisions
of paragraphs (j)(4)(i) and (j)(4)(ii) of this AD
apply.
(i) The steps labeled as RC, including
substeps under an RC step and any figures
identified in an RC step, must be done to
comply with the AD. If a step or substep is
labeled ‘‘RC Exempt,’’ then the RC
requirement is removed from that step or
substep. An AMOC is required for any
deviations to RC steps, including substeps
and identified figures.
(ii) Steps not labeled 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 RC steps,
including substeps and identified figures, can
still be done as specified, and the airplane
can be put back in an airworthy condition.
(k) Related Information
(1) For more information about this AD,
contact Kelly McGuckin, Aerospace
Engineer, Systems and Equipment Section,
FAA, Seattle ACO Branch, 2200 South 216th
St., Des Moines, WA 98198; phone and fax:
206–231–3546; email: Kelly.McGuckin@
faa.gov.
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(2) For service information identified in
this AD, contact Boeing Commercial
Airplanes, Attention: Contractual & Data
Services (C&DS), 2600 Westminster Blvd.,
MC 110–SK57, Seal Beach, CA 90740–5600;
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.
Issued in Des Moines, Washington, on
August 17, 2018.
Michael Kaszycki,
Acting Director, System Oversight Division,
Aircraft Certification Service.
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BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2018–0788; Product
Identifier 2018–NM–004–AD]
RIN 2120–AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS
Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
(NPRM).
AGENCY:
We propose to adopt a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
Airbus SAS Model A330–200, –200F,
and –300 series airplanes. This
proposed AD was prompted by a
revision of the airworthiness limitations
section (ALS), which provides new and
more restrictive maintenance
requirements and airworthiness
limitations for airplane structures and
systems. This proposed AD would
require revising the maintenance or
inspection program to incorporate new
maintenance requirements and
airworthiness limitations. We are
proposing this AD to address the unsafe
condition on these products.
DATES: We must receive comments on
this proposed AD by October 15, 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.
SUMMARY:
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• 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, 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:
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.
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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–
0788; 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 NPRM, the
regulatory evaluation, any comments
received, and other information. The
street address for Docket Operations
(phone: 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;
phone 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–
2018–0788; Product Identifier 2018–
NM–004–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
because of 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
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Union, has issued EASA AD 2017–0228,
dated November 21, 2017 (referred to
after this as the Mandatory Continuing
Airworthiness Information, or ‘‘the
MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe condition
for all Airbus SAS Model A330 and
A340 series airplanes. The MCAI states:
applicable to aircraft systems
susceptible to aging effects. 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.
The airworthiness limitations are currently
defined and published in the Airbus A330
and A340 Airworthiness Limitations Section
(ALS) documents. The airworthiness
limitations applicable to the System
Equipment Maintenance Requirements,
which are approved by EASA, are specified
in Airbus A330 and A340 ALS Part 4. Failure
to comply with these instructions could
result in an unsafe condition.
EASA issued AD 2016–0011 [which
corresponds to FAA AD 2017–05–10,
Amendment 39–18821 (82 FR 13379, March
13, 2017) (‘‘AD 2017–05–10’’)] to require the
actions as specified in Airbus A330 and A340
ALS Part 4 at Revision 05 and Revision 04,
respectively.
Since this [EASA] AD was issued, Airbus
published Revision 06 and Revision 05,
respectively, of Airbus A330 and A340 ALS
Part 4, which introduce new and more
restrictive maintenance requirements and/or
airworthiness limitations.
For the reason described above, this
[EASA] AD retains the requirements of EASA
AD 2016–0011, which is superseded, and
requires accomplishment of the actions
specified in Airbus A330 ALS Part 4 Revision
06, or A340 ALS Part 4 Revision 05, as
applicable.
FAA’s Determination
The unsafe condition is reduced
control of the airplane due to the failure
of system components.
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–
0788.
Relationship Between Proposed AD and
AD 2017–05–10
This NPRM would not propose to
supersede AD 2017–05–10. Rather, we
have determined that a stand-alone AD
would be more appropriate to address
the changes in the MCAI. This NPRM
would require revising the maintenance
or inspection program to incorporate
new maintenance requirements and
airworthiness limitations.
Accomplishment of the proposed
actions would then terminate all of the
requirements of AD 2017–05–10.
Related Service Information Under 1
CFR Part 51
Airbus SAS has issued A330
Airworthiness Limitations Section
(ALS) Part 4, System Equipment
Maintenance Requirements (SEMR),
Revision 06, dated September 18, 2017.
This service information describes
preventative maintenance requirements
and associated airworthiness limitations
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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 the
relevant information and determined
the unsafe condition described
previously is likely to exist or develop
on other products of the same type
design.
Proposed Requirements of This NPRM
This proposed AD would require
revising the maintenance or inspection
program to incorporate new
maintenance requirements and
airworthiness limitations.
Differences Between This Proposed AD
and the MCAI or Service Information
EASA AD 2017–0228, dated
November 21, 2017, specifies that if
there are findings from the ALS
inspection tasks, corrective actions must
be accomplished in accordance with
Airbus SAS maintenance
documentation. However, this proposed
AD does not include that requirement.
Operators of U.S.-registered airplanes
are required by general airworthiness
and operational regulations to perform
maintenance using methods that are
acceptable to the FAA. We consider
those methods to be adequate to address
any corrective actions necessitated by
the findings of ALS inspections required
by this proposed AD.
This proposed AD does not include
Model A340 series airplanes in the
Applicability. AD 2014–23–17,
Amendment 39–18033 (79 FR 71304,
December 2, 2014), currently addresses
the identified unsafe condition for
Model A340 series airplanes. We have
also added EASA AD 2017–0228, dated
November 21, 2017, to the required
airworthiness action list (RAAL) for
Model A340 series airplanes.
Airworthiness Limitations Based on
Type Design
The FAA recently became aware of an
issue related to the applicability of ADs
that require incorporation of an ALS
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revision into an operator’s maintenance
or inspection program.
Typically, when these types of ADs
are issued by civil aviation authorities
of other countries, they apply to all
airplanes covered under an identified
type certificate (TC). The corresponding
FAA AD typically retains applicability
to all of those airplanes.
In addition, U.S. operators must
operate their airplanes in an airworthy
condition, in accordance with 14 CFR
91.7(a). Included in this obligation is the
requirement to perform any
maintenance or inspections specified in
the ALS, and in accordance with the
ALS as specified in 14 CFR 43.16 and
91.403(c), unless an alternative has been
approved by the FAA.
When a TC is issued for a type design,
the specific ALS, including revisions, is
a part of that type design, as specified
in 14 CFR 21.31(c).
The sum effect of these operational
and maintenance requirements is an
obligation to comply with the ALS
defined in the type design referenced in
the manufacturer’s conformity
statement. This obligation may
introduce a conflict with an AD that
requires a specific ALS revision if new
airplanes are delivered with a later
revision as part of their type design.
To address this conflict, the FAA has
approved alternative methods of
compliance (AMOCs) that allow
operators to incorporate the most recent
ALS revision into their maintenance/
inspection programs, in lieu of the ALS
revision required by the AD. This
eliminates the conflict and enables the
operator to comply with both the AD
and the type design.
However, compliance with AMOCs is
normally optional, and we recently
became aware that some operators
choose to retain the AD-mandated ALS
revision in their fleet-wide
maintenance/inspection programs,
including those for new airplanes
delivered with later ALS revisions, to
help standardize the maintenance of the
fleet. To ensure that operators comply
with the applicable ALS revision for
newly delivered airplanes containing a
later revision than that specified in an
AD, we plan to limit the applicability of
ADs that mandate ALS revisions to
those airplanes that are subject to an
earlier revision of the ALS, either as part
of the type design or as mandated by an
earlier AD.
This proposed AD therefore would
apply to Airbus SAS airplanes
identified in paragraph (c) of this
proposed AD with an original certificate
of airworthiness or original export
certificate of airworthiness that was
issued on or before the date of the ALS
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revision identified in this proposed AD.
Operators of airplanes with an original
certificate of airworthiness or original
export certificate of airworthiness
issued after that date must comply with
the airworthiness limitations specified
as part of the approved type design and
referenced on the TC data sheet.
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this proposed AD
affects 104 airplanes of U.S. registry.
We have determined that revising the
maintenance or inspection program
takes an average of 90 work-hours per
operator, although we recognize that
this number may vary from operator to
operator. In the past, we have estimated
that this action takes 1 work-hour per
airplane. Since operators incorporate
maintenance or inspection program
changes for their affected fleet(s), we
have determined that a per-operator
estimate is more accurate than a perairplane estimate. Therefore, we
estimate the total cost per operator to be
$7,650 (90 work-hours × $85 per workhour).
Authority for This Rulemaking
Title 49 of the United States Code
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I,
section 106, describes the authority of
the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII:
Aviation Programs, describes in more
detail the scope of the Agency’s
authority.
We are issuing this rulemaking under
the authority described in Subtitle VII,
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701:
‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that
section, Congress charges the FAA with
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in
air commerce by prescribing regulations
for practices, methods, and procedures
the Administrator finds necessary for
safety in air commerce. This regulation
is within the scope of that authority
because it addresses an unsafe condition
that is likely to exist or develop on
products identified in this rulemaking
action.
This proposed AD is issued in
accordance with authority delegated by
the Executive Director, Aircraft
Certification Service, as authorized by
FAA Order 8000.51C. In accordance
with that order, issuance of ADs is
normally a function of the Compliance
and Airworthiness Division, but during
this transition period, the Executive
Director has delegated the authority to
issue ADs applicable to transport
category airplanes to the Director of the
System Oversight Division.
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Regulatory Findings
We determined that this proposed AD
would not have federalism implications
under Executive Order 13132. This
proposed AD would not have a
substantial direct effect on the States, on
the relationship between the national
Government and the States, or on the
distribution of power and
responsibilities among the various
levels of government.
For the reasons discussed above, I
certify this proposed regulation:
1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory
action’’ under Executive Order 12866;
2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures
(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979);
3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in
Alaska; and
4. Will not have a significant
economic impact, positive or negative,
on a substantial number of small entities
under the criteria of the Regulatory
Flexibility Act.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
safety, Incorporation by reference,
Safety.
The Proposed Amendment
Accordingly, under the authority
delegated to me by the Administrator,
the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part
39 as follows:
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
DIRECTIVES
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 SAS: Docket No. FAA–2018–0788;
Product Identifier 2018–NM–004–AD.
(a) Comments Due Date
We must receive comments by October 15,
2018.
(b) Affected ADs
This AD affects AD 2017–05–10,
Amendment 39–18821 (82 FR 13379, March
13, 2017) (‘‘AD 2017–05–10’’).
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to Airbus SAS Model
A330–201, A330–202, A330–203, A330–223,
A330–243, A330–223F, A330–243F, A330–
301, A330–302, A330–303, A330–321, A330–
322, A330–323, A330–341, A330–342, and
A330–343 airplanes, certificated in any
category, with an original certificate of
airworthiness or original export certificate of
airworthiness issued on or before September
18, 2017.
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(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of
America Code 05, Time Limits/Maintenance
Checks.
(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by a revision of the
airworthiness limitations section (ALS),
which provides new and more restrictive
maintenance requirements and airworthiness
limitations for airplane structures and
systems. We are issuing this AD to prevent
reduced airplane control due to the failure of
system components.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the
compliance times specified, unless already
done.
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(g) Maintenance Program Revision
Within 90 days after the effective date of
this AD, revise the maintenance or inspection
program, as applicable, by incorporating
Airbus A330 Airworthiness Limitations
Section (ALS) Part 4, System Equipment
Maintenance Requirements (SEMR), Revision
06, dated September 18, 2017. The initial
compliance times for the actions specified in
Airbus A330 Airworthiness Limitations
Section (ALS) Part 4, System Equipment
Maintenance Requirements (SEMR), Revision
06, dated September 18, 2017, are within the
applicable compliance times specified in
Airbus A330 Airworthiness Limitations
Section (ALS) Part 4, System Equipment
Maintenance Requirements (SEMR), Revision
06, dated September 18, 2017, or within 90
days after the effective date of this AD,
whichever occurs later, except as required by
paragraph (h) of this AD.
(h) Exceptions to Initial Compliance Times
(1) Where Airbus A330 Airworthiness
Limitations Section (ALS) Part 4, System
Equipment Maintenance Requirements
(SEMR), Revision 06, dated September 18,
2017, defines a calendar compliance time for
elevator servo-controls having part number
(P/N) SC4800–2, SC4800–3, SC4800–4,
SC4800–6, SC4800–7, or SC4800–8 as
‘‘August 31, 2004,’’ the calendar compliance
time is June 13, 2007 (34 months after August
13, 2004 (the effective date of AD 2004–13–
25, Amendment 39–13707 (69 FR 41394, July
9, 2004))).
(2) Where Airbus A330 Airworthiness
Limitations Section (ALS) Part 4, System
Equipment Maintenance Requirements
(SEMR), Revision 06, dated September 18,
2017, defines a calendar compliance time for
spoiler servo-controls (SSCs) having P/N
1386A0000–01, 1386B0000–01, 1387A0000–
01, or 1387B0000–01 as ‘‘December 31,
2003,’’ the calendar compliance time is
November 19, 2005 (13 months after October
19, 2004 (the effective date of AD 2004–18–
14, Amendment 39–13793 (69 FR 55326,
September 14, 2004))).
(3) Where Airbus A330 Airworthiness
Limitations Section (ALS) Part 4, System
Equipment Maintenance Requirements
(SEMR), Revision 06, dated September 18,
2017, defines a calendar compliance time for
elevator servo-controls having P/N SC4800–
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113 as ‘‘June 30, 2008,’’ the calendar
compliance time is September 16, 2009 (17
months after April 16, 2008 (the effective
date of AD 2008–06–07, Amendment 39–
15419 (73 FR 13103, March 12, 2008;
corrected April 15, 2008 (73 FR 20367)))).
(4) The initial compliance time for
replacement of the retraction brackets of the
main landing gear (MLG) having a part
number specified in paragraphs (h)(4)(i)
through (h)(4)(xvi) of this AD is before the
accumulation of 19,800 total landings on the
affected retraction brackets of the MLG, or
within 900 flight hours after April 9, 2012
(the effective date of AD 2012–04–07,
Amendment 39–16963 (77 FR 12989, March
5, 2012)), whichever occurs later.
(i) 201478303.
(ii) 201478304.
(iii) 201478305.
(iv) 201478306.
(v) 201478307.
(vi) 201478308.
(vii) 201428380.
(viii) 201428381.
(ix) 201428382.
(x) 201428383.
(xi) 201428384.
(xii) 201428385.
(xiii) 201428378.
(xiv) 201428379.
(xv) 201428351.
(xvi) 201428352.
(5) Where Airbus A330 Airworthiness
Limitations Section (ALS) Part 4, System
Equipment Maintenance Requirements
(SEMR), Revision 06, dated September 18,
2017, defines a calendar compliance time for
the modification of SSCs on three hydraulic
circuits having P/N MZ4339390–01X,
MZ4306000–01X, MZ4339390–02X,
MZ4306000–02X, MZ4339390–10X, or
MZ4306000–10X as ‘‘March 5, 2010,’’ the
calendar compliance time is April 14, 2011
(18 months after October 14, 2009 (the
effective date of AD 2009–18–20,
Amendment 39–16017 (74 FR 46313,
September 9, 2009) (‘‘AD 2009–18–20’’))).
(6) Where Note (17) of Sub-Part 1, ‘‘Life
Limits,’’ of Section 3, ‘‘Systems Life-Limited
Components,’’ of Airbus A330 Airworthiness
Limitations Section (ALS) Part 4, System
Equipment Maintenance Requirements
(SEMR), Revision 06, dated September 18,
2017, defines a calendar date of ‘‘September
5, 2008,’’ as a date for the determination of
accumulated flight cycles since the airplane’s
initial entry into service, the date is October
14, 2009 (the effective date of AD 2009–18–
20).
(7) Where Note (17) of Sub-Part 1, ‘‘Life
Limits,’’ of Section 3, ‘‘Systems Life-Limited
Components,’’ of Airbus A330 Airworthiness
Limitations Section (ALS) Part 4, System
Equipment Maintenance Requirements
(SEMR), Revision 06, dated September 18,
2017, defines a calendar compliance time as
‘‘March 5, 2010,’’ for the modification of
affected servo controls, the calendar
compliance time is April 14, 2011 (18
months after October 14, 2009 (the effective
date of AD 2009–18–20)).
(i) No Alternative Actions or Intervals
After accomplishing the revision required
by paragraph (g) of this AD, no alternative
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actions (e.g., inspections) or intervals may be
used unless the actions or intervals are
approved as an alternative method of
compliance (AMOC) in accordance with the
procedures specified in paragraph (k)(1) of
this AD.
(j) Terminating Actions for the Requirements
of AD 2017–05–10
Accomplishing the actions required by
paragraph (g) of this AD terminates all
requirements of AD 2017–05–10.
(k) 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 (l)(2) of this AD. Information may
be emailed to: 9-ANM-116-AMOCREQUESTS@faa.gov. Before using any
approved AMOC, notify your appropriate
principal inspector, or lacking a principal
inspector, the manager of the local flight
standards district office/certificate holding
district office.
(2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any
requirement in this AD to obtain corrective
actions from a manufacturer, the action must
be accomplished using a method approved
by the Manager, International Section,
Transport Standards Branch, FAA; or the
European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA); or
Airbus SAS’s EASA Design Organization
Approval (DOA). If approved by the DOA,
the approval must include the DOAauthorized signature.
(l) Related Information
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing
Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA AD
2017–0228, dated November 21, 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–2018–0788.
(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; phone and fax:
206–231–3229.
(3) For 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: 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.
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Issued in Des Moines, Washington, on
August 22, 2018.
James Cashdollar,
Acting Director, System Oversight Division,
Aircraft Certification Service.
Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone +33 5
61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61 93 44 51; email
account.airworth-eas@airbus.com;
internet https://www.airbus.com. You
may view this service information at the
FAA, Transport Standards Branch, 2200
South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For
information on the availability of this
material at the FAA, call 206–231–3195.
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BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2018–0764; Product
Identifier 2018–NM–074–AD]
RIN 2120–AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS
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 SAS Model A330–200 Freighter
series airplanes, Model A330–200 and
–300 series airplanes, and Model A340–
200 and –300 series airplanes. This
proposed AD was prompted by defects
found during production tests of ram air
turbine (RAT) units; investigation
revealed that the defects were due to
certain RAT hydraulic pumps having an
alternative manufacturing process of the
pump pistons. This proposed AD would
require replacing any defective RAT
hydraulic pump with a serviceable part
and re-identifying the RAT module part
number. We are proposing this AD to
address the unsafe condition on these
products.
SUMMARY:
We must receive comments on
this proposed AD by October 15, 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—EIAS, RondPoint Emile Dewoitine No: 2, 31700
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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–
0764; 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 NPRM, the
regulatory evaluation, any comments
received, and other information. The
street address for Docket Operations
(phone: 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–
2018–0764; Product Identifier 2018–
NM–074–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
because of 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 2018–0062,
dated March 20, 2018 (referred to after
this as the Mandatory Continuing
Airworthiness Information, or ‘‘the
MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe condition
for all Airbus SAS Model A330–200
Freighter series airplanes, Model A330–
200 and –300 series airplanes, and
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Model A340–200 and –300 series
airplanes. The MCAI states:
Four A330 RAT units were returned to the
supplier due to low discharge pressure.
These defects were detected during Airbus
production tests. Subsequent investigations
by the RAT manufacturer UTAS (formerly
Hamilton Sundstrand) revealed that some
RAT hydraulic pumps, [part number] P/N
5916430, were involved in an alternative
manufacturing process of the pump pistons.
This resulted in form deviations (rough
surface finish and sharp edges), which
caused excessive wear and damage to the
bore where the pistons moved.
This condition, if not corrected, could lead
to low performance of the pump, possibly
resulting in reduced control of the aeroplane,
particularly if occurring following a total
engine flame out, or during a total loss of
normal electrical power generation.
To address this potential unsafe condition,
Airbus published [service bulletin] SB A330–
29–3130 and SB A340–29–4098, providing
instructions for identification and
replacement of the affected parts.
For the reasons described above, this
[EASA] AD requires replacement of the
affected parts. This [EASA] AD also requires
re-identification of the RAT module.
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–
0764.
Other Related Rulemaking
The FAA issued AD 2016–14–01,
Amendment 39–18582 (81 FR 44983,
July 12, 2016); corrected (81 FR 51097,
August 3, 2016) (‘‘AD 2016–14–01’’). AD
2016–14–01 applies to certain Airbus
SAS Model A330–200 Freighter series
airplanes; Model A330–200 and A330–
300 series airplanes; Model A340–200
and A340–300 series airplanes; Model
A340–500 series airplanes; and Model
A340–600 series airplanes. AD 2016–
14–01 requires identification of the
manufacturer, part number, and serial
number of the RAT, and reidentification and modification of the
RAT if necessary. AD 2016–14–01 was
prompted by a report indicating that,
during an operational test of a RAT, the
RAT did not deploy in automatic mode.
AD 2016–14–01 was issued to prevent
non-deployment of the RAT, which,
following a total engine flame-out, or
during a total loss of normal electrical
power generation, could result in
reduced control of the airplane.
Related Service Information Under 1
CFR Part 51
Airbus SAS has issued Service
Bulletins A330–29–3130 and A340–29–
4098, both dated May 3, 2017. This
service information describes
procedures for replacing any affected
RAT hydraulic pump with a serviceable
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[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 170 (Friday, August 31, 2018)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 44510-44514]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2018-18814]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2018-0788; Product Identifier 2018-NM-004-AD]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS 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
certain Airbus SAS Model A330-200, -200F, and -300 series airplanes.
This proposed AD was prompted by a revision of the airworthiness
limitations section (ALS), which provides new and more restrictive
maintenance requirements and airworthiness limitations for airplane
structures and systems. This proposed AD would require revising the
maintenance or inspection program to incorporate new maintenance
requirements and airworthiness limitations. We are proposing this AD to
address the unsafe condition on these products.
DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by October 15,
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.
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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, 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. You may view this service information at the FAA,
Transport Standards Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For
information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 206-
231-3195.
Examining the AD Docket
You may examine the AD docket on the internet at https://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2018-
0788; 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 NPRM, the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and other
information. The street address for Docket Operations (phone: 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; phone 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-2018-0788;
Product Identifier 2018-NM-004-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 because
of 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
2017-0228, dated November 21, 2017 (referred to after this as the
Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or ``the MCAI''), to
correct an unsafe condition for all Airbus SAS Model A330 and A340
series airplanes. The MCAI states:
The airworthiness limitations are currently defined and
published in the Airbus A330 and A340 Airworthiness Limitations
Section (ALS) documents. The airworthiness limitations applicable to
the System Equipment Maintenance Requirements, which are approved by
EASA, are specified in Airbus A330 and A340 ALS Part 4. Failure to
comply with these instructions could result in an unsafe condition.
EASA issued AD 2016-0011 [which corresponds to FAA AD 2017-05-
10, Amendment 39-18821 (82 FR 13379, March 13, 2017) (``AD 2017-05-
10'')] to require the actions as specified in Airbus A330 and A340
ALS Part 4 at Revision 05 and Revision 04, respectively.
Since this [EASA] AD was issued, Airbus published Revision 06
and Revision 05, respectively, of Airbus A330 and A340 ALS Part 4,
which introduce new and more restrictive maintenance requirements
and/or airworthiness limitations.
For the reason described above, this [EASA] AD retains the
requirements of EASA AD 2016-0011, which is superseded, and requires
accomplishment of the actions specified in Airbus A330 ALS Part 4
Revision 06, or A340 ALS Part 4 Revision 05, as applicable.
The unsafe condition is reduced control of the airplane due to the
failure of system components.
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-
0788.
Relationship Between Proposed AD and AD 2017-05-10
This NPRM would not propose to supersede AD 2017-05-10. Rather, we
have determined that a stand-alone AD would be more appropriate to
address the changes in the MCAI. This NPRM would require revising the
maintenance or inspection program to incorporate new maintenance
requirements and airworthiness limitations. Accomplishment of the
proposed actions would then terminate all of the requirements of AD
2017-05-10.
Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51
Airbus SAS has issued A330 Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS)
Part 4, System Equipment Maintenance Requirements (SEMR), Revision 06,
dated September 18, 2017. This service information describes
preventative maintenance requirements and associated airworthiness
limitations applicable to aircraft systems susceptible to aging
effects. 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 proposing this AD because we
evaluated all the relevant information and determined the unsafe
condition described previously is likely to exist or develop on other
products of the same type design.
Proposed Requirements of This NPRM
This proposed AD would require revising the maintenance or
inspection program to incorporate new maintenance requirements and
airworthiness limitations.
Differences Between This Proposed AD and the MCAI or Service
Information
EASA AD 2017-0228, dated November 21, 2017, specifies that if there
are findings from the ALS inspection tasks, corrective actions must be
accomplished in accordance with Airbus SAS maintenance documentation.
However, this proposed AD does not include that requirement. Operators
of U.S.-registered airplanes are required by general airworthiness and
operational regulations to perform maintenance using methods that are
acceptable to the FAA. We consider those methods to be adequate to
address any corrective actions necessitated by the findings of ALS
inspections required by this proposed AD.
This proposed AD does not include Model A340 series airplanes in
the Applicability. AD 2014-23-17, Amendment 39-18033 (79 FR 71304,
December 2, 2014), currently addresses the identified unsafe condition
for Model A340 series airplanes. We have also added EASA AD 2017-0228,
dated November 21, 2017, to the required airworthiness action list
(RAAL) for Model A340 series airplanes.
Airworthiness Limitations Based on Type Design
The FAA recently became aware of an issue related to the
applicability of ADs that require incorporation of an ALS
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revision into an operator's maintenance or inspection program.
Typically, when these types of ADs are issued by civil aviation
authorities of other countries, they apply to all airplanes covered
under an identified type certificate (TC). The corresponding FAA AD
typically retains applicability to all of those airplanes.
In addition, U.S. operators must operate their airplanes in an
airworthy condition, in accordance with 14 CFR 91.7(a). Included in
this obligation is the requirement to perform any maintenance or
inspections specified in the ALS, and in accordance with the ALS as
specified in 14 CFR 43.16 and 91.403(c), unless an alternative has been
approved by the FAA.
When a TC is issued for a type design, the specific ALS, including
revisions, is a part of that type design, as specified in 14 CFR
21.31(c).
The sum effect of these operational and maintenance requirements is
an obligation to comply with the ALS defined in the type design
referenced in the manufacturer's conformity statement. This obligation
may introduce a conflict with an AD that requires a specific ALS
revision if new airplanes are delivered with a later revision as part
of their type design.
To address this conflict, the FAA has approved alternative methods
of compliance (AMOCs) that allow operators to incorporate the most
recent ALS revision into their maintenance/inspection programs, in lieu
of the ALS revision required by the AD. This eliminates the conflict
and enables the operator to comply with both the AD and the type
design.
However, compliance with AMOCs is normally optional, and we
recently became aware that some operators choose to retain the AD-
mandated ALS revision in their fleet-wide maintenance/inspection
programs, including those for new airplanes delivered with later ALS
revisions, to help standardize the maintenance of the fleet. To ensure
that operators comply with the applicable ALS revision for newly
delivered airplanes containing a later revision than that specified in
an AD, we plan to limit the applicability of ADs that mandate ALS
revisions to those airplanes that are subject to an earlier revision of
the ALS, either as part of the type design or as mandated by an earlier
AD.
This proposed AD therefore would apply to Airbus SAS airplanes
identified in paragraph (c) of this proposed AD with an original
certificate of airworthiness or original export certificate of
airworthiness that was issued on or before the date of the ALS revision
identified in this proposed AD. Operators of airplanes with an original
certificate of airworthiness or original export certificate of
airworthiness issued after that date must comply with the airworthiness
limitations specified as part of the approved type design and
referenced on the TC data sheet.
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this proposed AD affects 104 airplanes of U.S.
registry.
We have determined that revising the maintenance or inspection
program takes an average of 90 work-hours per operator, although we
recognize that this number may vary from operator to operator. In the
past, we have estimated that this action takes 1 work-hour per
airplane. Since operators incorporate maintenance or inspection program
changes for their affected fleet(s), we have determined that a per-
operator estimate is more accurate than a per-airplane estimate.
Therefore, we estimate the total cost per operator to be $7,650 (90
work-hours x $85 per work-hour).
Authority for This Rulemaking
Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to
issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the
authority of the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII: Aviation Programs,
describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's authority.
We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in
Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: ``General
requirements.'' Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing
regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator
finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within
the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition
that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this
rulemaking action.
This proposed AD is issued in accordance with authority delegated
by the Executive Director, Aircraft Certification Service, as
authorized by FAA Order 8000.51C. In accordance with that order,
issuance of ADs is normally a function of the Compliance and
Airworthiness Division, but during this transition period, the
Executive Director has delegated the authority to issue ADs applicable
to transport category airplanes to the Director of the System Oversight
Division.
Regulatory Findings
We determined that this proposed AD would not have federalism
implications under Executive Order 13132. This proposed AD would not
have a substantial direct effect on the States, on the relationship
between the national Government and the States, or on the distribution
of power and responsibilities among the various levels of government.
For the reasons discussed above, I certify this proposed
regulation:
1. Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive Order
12866;
2. Is not a ``significant rule'' under the DOT Regulatory Policies
and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979);
3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska; and
4. Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or
negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria
of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by
reference, Safety.
The Proposed Amendment
Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the
Administrator, the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part 39 as follows:
PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES
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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):
Airbus SAS: Docket No. FAA-2018-0788; Product Identifier 2018-NM-
004-AD.
(a) Comments Due Date
We must receive comments by October 15, 2018.
(b) Affected ADs
This AD affects AD 2017-05-10, Amendment 39-18821 (82 FR 13379,
March 13, 2017) (``AD 2017-05-10'').
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to Airbus SAS Model A330-201, A330-202, A330-
203, A330-223, A330-243, A330-223F, A330-243F, A330-301, A330-302,
A330-303, A330-321, A330-322, A330-323, A330-341, A330-342, and
A330-343 airplanes, certificated in any category, with an original
certificate of airworthiness or original export certificate of
airworthiness issued on or before September 18, 2017.
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(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 05, Time Limits/
Maintenance Checks.
(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by a revision of the airworthiness
limitations section (ALS), which provides new and more restrictive
maintenance requirements and airworthiness limitations for airplane
structures and systems. We are issuing this AD to prevent reduced
airplane control due to the failure of system components.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified,
unless already done.
(g) Maintenance Program Revision
Within 90 days after the effective date of this AD, revise the
maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, by incorporating
Airbus A330 Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS) Part 4, System
Equipment Maintenance Requirements (SEMR), Revision 06, dated
September 18, 2017. The initial compliance times for the actions
specified in Airbus A330 Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS)
Part 4, System Equipment Maintenance Requirements (SEMR), Revision
06, dated September 18, 2017, are within the applicable compliance
times specified in Airbus A330 Airworthiness Limitations Section
(ALS) Part 4, System Equipment Maintenance Requirements (SEMR),
Revision 06, dated September 18, 2017, or within 90 days after the
effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later, except as
required by paragraph (h) of this AD.
(h) Exceptions to Initial Compliance Times
(1) Where Airbus A330 Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS)
Part 4, System Equipment Maintenance Requirements (SEMR), Revision
06, dated September 18, 2017, defines a calendar compliance time for
elevator servo-controls having part number (P/N) SC4800-2, SC4800-3,
SC4800-4, SC4800-6, SC4800-7, or SC4800-8 as ``August 31, 2004,''
the calendar compliance time is June 13, 2007 (34 months after
August 13, 2004 (the effective date of AD 2004-13-25, Amendment 39-
13707 (69 FR 41394, July 9, 2004))).
(2) Where Airbus A330 Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS)
Part 4, System Equipment Maintenance Requirements (SEMR), Revision
06, dated September 18, 2017, defines a calendar compliance time for
spoiler servo-controls (SSCs) having P/N 1386A0000-01, 1386B0000-01,
1387A0000-01, or 1387B0000-01 as ``December 31, 2003,'' the calendar
compliance time is November 19, 2005 (13 months after October 19,
2004 (the effective date of AD 2004-18-14, Amendment 39-13793 (69 FR
55326, September 14, 2004))).
(3) Where Airbus A330 Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS)
Part 4, System Equipment Maintenance Requirements (SEMR), Revision
06, dated September 18, 2017, defines a calendar compliance time for
elevator servo-controls having P/N SC4800-73, SC4800-93, SC4800-103,
and SC4800-113 as ``June 30, 2008,'' the calendar compliance time is
September 16, 2009 (17 months after April 16, 2008 (the effective
date of AD 2008-06-07, Amendment 39-15419 (73 FR 13103, March 12,
2008; corrected April 15, 2008 (73 FR 20367)))).
(4) The initial compliance time for replacement of the
retraction brackets of the main landing gear (MLG) having a part
number specified in paragraphs (h)(4)(i) through (h)(4)(xvi) of this
AD is before the accumulation of 19,800 total landings on the
affected retraction brackets of the MLG, or within 900 flight hours
after April 9, 2012 (the effective date of AD 2012-04-07, Amendment
39-16963 (77 FR 12989, March 5, 2012)), whichever occurs later.
(i) 201478303.
(ii) 201478304.
(iii) 201478305.
(iv) 201478306.
(v) 201478307.
(vi) 201478308.
(vii) 201428380.
(viii) 201428381.
(ix) 201428382.
(x) 201428383.
(xi) 201428384.
(xii) 201428385.
(xiii) 201428378.
(xiv) 201428379.
(xv) 201428351.
(xvi) 201428352.
(5) Where Airbus A330 Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS)
Part 4, System Equipment Maintenance Requirements (SEMR), Revision
06, dated September 18, 2017, defines a calendar compliance time for
the modification of SSCs on three hydraulic circuits having P/N
MZ4339390-01X, MZ4306000-01X, MZ4339390-02X, MZ4306000-02X,
MZ4339390-10X, or MZ4306000-10X as ``March 5, 2010,'' the calendar
compliance time is April 14, 2011 (18 months after October 14, 2009
(the effective date of AD 2009-18-20, Amendment 39-16017 (74 FR
46313, September 9, 2009) (``AD 2009-18-20''))).
(6) Where Note (17) of Sub-Part 1, ``Life Limits,'' of Section
3, ``Systems Life-Limited Components,'' of Airbus A330 Airworthiness
Limitations Section (ALS) Part 4, System Equipment Maintenance
Requirements (SEMR), Revision 06, dated September 18, 2017, defines
a calendar date of ``September 5, 2008,'' as a date for the
determination of accumulated flight cycles since the airplane's
initial entry into service, the date is October 14, 2009 (the
effective date of AD 2009-18-20).
(7) Where Note (17) of Sub-Part 1, ``Life Limits,'' of Section
3, ``Systems Life-Limited Components,'' of Airbus A330 Airworthiness
Limitations Section (ALS) Part 4, System Equipment Maintenance
Requirements (SEMR), Revision 06, dated September 18, 2017, defines
a calendar compliance time as ``March 5, 2010,'' for the
modification of affected servo controls, the calendar compliance
time is April 14, 2011 (18 months after October 14, 2009 (the
effective date of AD 2009-18-20)).
(i) No Alternative Actions or Intervals
After accomplishing the revision required by paragraph (g) of
this AD, no alternative actions (e.g., inspections) or intervals may
be used unless the actions or intervals are approved as an
alternative method of compliance (AMOC) in accordance with the
procedures specified in paragraph (k)(1) of this AD.
(j) Terminating Actions for the Requirements of AD 2017-05-10
Accomplishing the actions required by paragraph (g) of this AD
terminates all requirements of AD 2017-05-10.
(k) 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 (l)(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.
(l) Related Information
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information
(MCAI) EASA AD 2017-0228, dated November 21, 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-2018-0788.
(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;
phone and fax: 206-231-3229.
(3) For 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. You may view this service
information at the FAA, Transport Standards Branch, 2200 South 216th
St., Des Moines, WA. For information on the availability of this
material at the FAA, call 206-231-3195.
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Issued in Des Moines, Washington, on August 22, 2018.
James Cashdollar,
Acting Director, System Oversight Division, Aircraft Certification
Service.
[FR Doc. 2018-18814 Filed 8-30-18; 8:45 am]
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