Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes, 51825-51829 [2018-21967]
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if those actions were performed before the
effective date of this AD using the applicable
service information identified in paragraphs
(h)(1)(i) through (h)(1)(iv) of this AD.
(i) Bombardier Service Bulletin 700–1A11–
53–025, dated July 14, 2016.
(ii) Bombardier Service Bulletin 700–53–
050, dated July 14, 2016.
(iii) Bombardier Service Bulletin 700–53–
5009, dated July 14, 2016.
(iv) Bombardier Service Bulletin 700–53–
6008, dated July 14, 2016.
(2) Incorporation of Bombardier Service
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on an airplane prior to the effective date of
this AD meets the intent of paragraph (g) of
this AD for that airplane.
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(i) Other FAA AD Provisions
The following provisions also apply to this
AD:
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs): The Manager, New York 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 ATTN: Program Manager,
Continuing Operational Safety, FAA, New
York ACO Branch, 1600 Stewart Avenue,
Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; telephone
516–228–7300; fax 516–794–5531. 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, New York ACO Branch,
FAA; or Transport Canada Civil Aviation
(TCCA); or Bombardier, Inc.’s TCCA Design
Approval Organization (DAO). If approved by
the DAO, the approval must include the
DAO-authorized signature.
(j) Related Information
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing
Airworthiness Information (MCAI) Canadian
AD CF–2017–31, dated September 22, 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–2018–0546.
(2) For more information about this AD,
contact Andrea Jimenez, Aerospace Engineer,
Airframe and Mechanical Systems Section,
FAA, New York ACO Branch, 1600 Stewart
Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590;
telephone 516–228–7330; fax 516–794–5531;
email 9-avs-nyaco-cos@faa.gov.
(3) Service information identified in this
AD that is not incorporated by reference is
available at the addresses specified in
paragraphs (k)(3) and (k)(4) of this AD.
(k) Material Incorporated by Reference
(1) The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
(IBR) of the service information listed in this
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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) Bombardier Service Bulletin 700–53–
050, Revision 01, dated December 16, 2016.
(ii) Bombardier Service Bulletin 700–53–
5009, Revision 01, dated December 16, 2016.
(iii) Bombardier Service Bulletin 700–
1A11–53–025, Revision 01, dated December
16, 2016.
(iv) Bombardier Service Bulletin 700–53–
6008, Revision 01, dated December 16, 2016.
(3) For service information identified in
this AD, contact Bombardier, Inc., 400 CoˆteVertu Road West, Dorval, Que´bec H4S 1Y9,
Canada; telephone 514–855–5000; fax 514–
855–7401; email thd.crj@
aero.bombardier.com; internet https://
www.bombardier.com.
(4) 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.
(5) You may view this service information
that is incorporated by reference at the
National Archives and Records
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/ibrlocations.html.
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certain airplanes. We are issuing this
AD to address the unsafe condition on
these products.
DATES: This AD is effective November
19, 2018.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of certain publications listed in this AD
as of November 19, 2018.
ADDRESSES: For service information
identified in this final rule, contact
Airbus SAS, Airworthiness Office—
EAL, Rond-Point Emile Dewoitine No:
2, 31700 Blagnac Cedex, France;
telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5
61 93 45 80; email airworthiness.A330A340@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.
It is also available on the internet at
https://www.regulations.gov by searching
for and locating Docket No. FAA–2018–
0498.
AGENCY:
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–
0498; 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
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:
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:
We are adopting a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
Airbus SAS Model A330–200 Freighter,
–200, and –300 series airplanes. This
AD was prompted by reports of Angle
of Attack (AOA) blockages not detected
by upgraded flight control primary
computer (FCPC) software standards.
This AD requires upgrading certain
FCPCs, which terminates a certain
airplane flight manual revision for
Discussion
We issued a notice of proposed
rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
part 39 by adding an AD that would
apply to certain Airbus SAS Model
A330–200 Freighter, –200, and –300
series airplanes. The NPRM published
in the Federal Register on June 4, 2018
(83 FR 25595). The NPRM was
prompted by reports of AOA blockages
not detected by upgraded FCPC software
standards. The NPRM proposed to
require upgrading certain FCPCs, which
would terminate a certain airplane flight
Issued in Des Moines, Washington, on
October 2, 2018.
Michael Kaszycki,
Acting Director, System Oversight Division,
Aircraft Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 2018–21972 Filed 10–12–18; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2018–0498; Product
Identifier 2018–NM–013–AD; Amendment
39–19465; AD 2018–21–07]
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Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS
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Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Final rule.
SUMMARY:
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manual revision for certain airplanes.
We are issuing this AD to address Alpha
protection activation due to blocked
AOA probes, which could result in
reduced controllability of the airplane.
The European Aviation Safety Agency
(EASA), which is the Technical Agent
for the Member States of the European
Union, has issued EASA AD 2017–
0246R1, dated April 6, 2018 (referred to
after this as the Mandatory Continuing
Airworthiness Information, or ‘‘the
MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe condition
for certain Airbus SAS Model A330–200
Freighter, –200, and –300 series
airplanes. The MCAI states:
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In 2015, occurrences were reported of
multiple Angle of Attack (AOA) blockages.
Investigation results indicated the need for
AOA monitoring in order to better detect
cases of AOA blockage.
This condition, if not corrected, could,
under specific circumstances, lead to undue
activation of the Alpha protection, possibly
resulting in reduced control of the aeroplane.
To address this potential unsafe condition,
Airbus developed new FCPC software
standards for enhanced AOA monitoring and,
consequently, EASA issued AD 2015–0124
(later revised) [which corresponds to FAA
AD 2016–25–30, Amendment 39–18756, (82
FR 1175, January 5, 2017) (‘‘AD 2016–25–
30’’)] to require these software standard
upgrades.
Since EASA AD 2015–0124R3 was issued,
it was identified that, for some cases, AOA
blockages were not detected by those FCPC
software standards. Consequently, new FCPC
software standards, as specified in Table 1 of
this [EASA] AD, have been developed
(Airbus modification (mod) 206412, mod
206413 and mod 206414) to further improve
the detection of AOA blockage. Airbus issued
Service Bulletin (SB) A330–27–3222 and SB
A330–27–3223 to implement these mods on
in-service aeroplanes. Consequently, EASA
issued AD 2017–0246 to require a software
standard upgrade of the three FCPCs, either
by modification or replacement.
Since that [EASA] AD was issued, it was
determined that the Aircraft Flight Manual
(AFM) Emergency Procedure, as previously
required by EASA AD 2014–0267–E [which
corresponds to FAA AD 2014–25–52,
Amendment 39–18066, (80 FR 3161, January
22, 2015) (‘‘AD 2014–25–52’’)] can also be
removed for other AOA sensors and FCPC
configurations. This [EASA] AD revises
paragraph (2) accordingly, also introducing
Table 2 for that purpose.
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–
0498.
Comments
We gave the public the opportunity to
participate in developing this final rule.
The following presents the comments
received on the NPRM and the FAA’s
response to each comment.
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Support for the NPRM
The Air Line Pilots Association,
International (ALPA) expressed support
for the NPRM.
Request To Change Applicability
Delta Air Lines (Delta) asked that we
further restrict the applicability
identified in paragraph (c) of the
proposed AD by including the
effectivity in the referenced service
information. Delta stated that operators
should be held accountable only for
airplanes on which an airworthiness
concern exists, and those airplanes
correspond to the effectivity of the
referenced service information. Delta
added that if there are airplanes outside
of this effectivity, operators will incur
costs to produce and maintain records
for those airplanes, regardless of
whether or not there is an unsafe
condition. Delta asserted that the service
information provides a list of
production airplanes that will be, or
will have been, delivered with the
affected software.
We do agree to clarify the
applicability. This AD is applicable to
airplanes equipped with certain FCPC
and not only to specific airplane
manufacturer serial numbers (MSNs).
For airplanes equipped with certain
FCPC, only those that are in a pre-mod
configuration as specified in paragraph
(g) of this AD are required to do the
upgrade specified in paragraph (h) of
this AD. Airplanes in a post-mod
configuration are not required to do an
upgrade; however, they must comply
with paragraph (k) of this AD. Paragraph
(k) of this AD prohibits the installation
of any software or hardware of a
standard earlier than one listed in table
1 to paragraphs (h) and (k) of this AD
on all airplanes identified in paragraph
(c) of this AD. In order for this
installation prohibition to be effective,
airplanes in a post-mod configuration
must be included in the applicability.
We are also matching the applicability
in the MCAI. Therefore, we have not
changed this AD in this regard.
Request To Remove Reference to Group
2 Airplanes
Delta asked that we remove references
to Group 2 airplanes from paragraphs (g)
and (k) of the proposed AD, ‘‘Definition
of Groups’’ and ‘‘Parts Installation
Prohibition,’’ respectively. Delta stated
that Group 1 airplanes are those in premod 206412, 206413, or 206414
configuration, as applicable; Group 2
airplanes are those in post-mod 206412,
206413, or 206414 configuration, as
applicable. Delta added that Group 2
airplanes are those that do not require
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modification, since they are already
equipped with the FCPC software;
therefore, those airplanes should be
excluded from the applicability since
the unsafe condition does not exist on
those airplanes. Delta noted that a
Group 1/Group 2 definition is
redundant to the applicability paragraph
because that paragraph defines only
those airplanes on which the unsafe
condition exists. Delta also noted that
the proposed language in paragraph (k)
of the proposed AD would allow
continued installation of existing
hardware/software before the AD
effective date and prohibit removal of
the modification after the effective date
of the AD.
We do not agree with the commenter’s
request. Airplanes in Groups 1 and 2
represent the total of the airplanes
identified in paragraph (c) of the AD.
Group 1 and Group 2 are defined in
paragraph (g) of this AD to distinguish
one from another, for the purpose of
identifying the applicable requirements.
Removing the definition of Group 2
airplanes from paragraph (g) of this AD
would not remove Group 2 airplanes
from the applicability. Airplanes in
Group 2 may in the future be subject to
the unsafe condition identified in this
AD if an earlier standard of software or
hardware is installed on that airplane.
Therefore, so that Group 2 airplanes
remain in an airworthy configuration
after the effective date of the AD,
paragraph (k) of this AD prohibits the
installation of any software or hardware
of a standard earlier than that listed in
table 1 to paragraphs (h) and (k) of this
AD. Therefore, we have not changed
this AD in this regard.
Request To Reference to Later
Revisions of Service Information
Delta asked that we change paragraph
(h) of the proposed AD to allow use of
subsequent service bulletins. Delta
stated that the FCPC software standard
has changed approximately every two
years. Delta noted that adding the term
‘‘or relative later software standard’’ will
allow operators to immediately install
the latest software standard without
having to request an alternative method
of compliance (AMOC).
We disagree with the commenter’s
request. In general terms, we are
required by the Office of the Federal
Register (OFR) regulations to either
publish the service document contents
as part of the actual AD language; or
submit the service document to the OFR
for approval as ‘‘referenced’’ material, in
which case we may only refer to such
material in the text of an AD. The AD
may refer to the service document only
if the OFR approved it for
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‘‘incorporation by reference.’’ See 1 CFR
part 51.
To allow operators to use later
revisions of the referenced document
(issued after publication of the AD),
either we must revise the AD to
reference specific later revisions, or
operators must request approval to use
later revisions or later software
standards as an AMOC for this AD
under the provisions of paragraph (l)(1)
of this AD. We have not changed this
AD in this regard.
Conclusion
We reviewed the relevant data,
considered the comments received, and
determined that air safety and the
public interest require adopting this
final rule as proposed, except for minor
editorial changes. We have determined
that these minor changes:
• Are consistent with the intent that
was proposed in the NPRM for
addressing the unsafe condition; and
• Do not add any additional burden
upon the public than was already
proposed in the NPRM.
Related Service Information Under 1
CFR Part 51
Airbus SAS has issued the following
service information:
• Service Bulletin A330–27–3222,
dated February 16, 2017.
• Service Bulletin A330–27–3223,
dated June 6, 2017.
This service information describes
procedures for upgrading (by
modification or replacement, as
applicable) certain FCPCs. These
documents are distinct since they apply
to different airplanes in different
configurations. 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.
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this AD affects 103
airplanes of U.S. registry.
We estimate the following costs to
comply with this AD:
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ESTIMATED COSTS
Action
Labor cost
Modification/replacement ................................
3 work-hours × $85 per hour = $255 .............
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.
delegated the authority to issue ADs
applicable to transport category
airplanes and associated appliances to
the Director of the System Oversight
Division.
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
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Regulatory Findings
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:
(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:
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Cost per
product
Parts cost
$0
Cost on U.S.
operators
$255
$26,265
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
DIRECTIVES
1. The authority citation for part 39
continues to read as follows:
■
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
§ 39.13
[Amended]
2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
the following new airworthiness
directive (AD):
■
2018–21–07 Airbus SAS: Amendment 39–
19465; Docket No. FAA–2018–0498;
Product Identifier 2018–NM–013–AD.
(a) Effective Date
This AD is effective November 19, 2018.
(b) Affected ADs
This AD affects AD 2014–25–52,
Amendment 39–18066 (80 FR 3161, January
22, 2015) (‘‘AD 2014–25–52’’); and AD 2016–
25–30, Amendment 39–18756, (82 FR 1175,
January 5, 2017) (‘‘AD 2016–25–30’’).
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to the airplanes,
certificated in any category, identified in
paragraphs (c)(1), (c)(2), and (c)(3) of this AD;
all manufacturer serial numbers; equipped
with flight control primary computers
(FCPCs) having software standard P13/M22
(hardware 2K2), P14/M23 (hardware 2K1), or
M23 (hardware 2K0), or earlier standard.
(1) Airbus Model A330–223F and –243F
airplanes.
(2) Airbus Model A330–201, –202, –203,
–223, and –243 airplanes.
(3) Airbus Model A330–301, –302, –303,
–321, –322, –323, –341, –342, and –343
airplanes.
Note 1 to paragraph (c) of this AD: The
software standards specified in paragraph (c)
of this AD correspond, respectively, to part
number (P/N) LA2K2B100DG0000, P/N
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activation due to blocked AOA probes, which
could result in reduced controllability of the
airplane.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of
America Code 27, Flight Controls.
Comply with this AD within the
compliance times specified, unless already
done.
(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by reports of Angle
of Attack (AOA) blockages not detected by
upgraded FCPC software standards. We are
issuing this AD to prevent Alpha protection
(g) Definitions of Groups
Group 1 airplanes are those in pre-mod
206412, pre-mod 206413, or pre-mod 206414
configuration, as applicable. Group 2
airplanes are those in post-mod (206412,
For Group 1 airplanes: Within 12 months
after the effective date of this AD: Upgrade
(by modification or replacement, as
applicable) the three FCPCs, as specified in
table 1 to paragraphs (h) and (k) of this AD,
in accordance with the Accomplishment
Instructions of the applicable service
information specified in table 1 to paragraphs
(h) and (k) of this AD.
(i) Terminating Action for Certain
Requirements of AD 2014–25–52
this AD, or as identified in paragraph (m)(2)
of AD 2016–12–15, Amendment 39–18564
(81 FR 40160, June 21, 2016) (‘‘AD 2016–12–
15’’), as applicable: Accomplishing the
upgrade required by paragraph (h) of this AD
terminates the requirements of paragraph (g)
of AD 2014–25–52, and the airplane flight
manual (AFM) procedure required by
paragraph (g) of AD 2014–25–52 may be
removed from the AFM.
prohibited, as required by paragraphs (k)(1)
and (k)(2) of this AD, as applicable.
(1) For Group 1 airplanes: After
modification of an airplane as required by
paragraph (h) of this AD.
(2) For Group 2 airplanes: As of the
effective date of 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 manager of the International
Branch, send it to the attention of the person
(j) Terminating Action for Certain
Requirements of AD 2016–25–30
Accomplishment of the actions required by
paragraph (h) of this AD terminates the
requirements of paragraph (g) of AD 2016–
25–30 for that airplane.
(k) Parts Installation Prohibition
Installation of any software or hardware of
a version earlier than the one listed in table
1 to paragraphs (h) and (k) of this AD is
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(l) Other FAA AD Provisions
The following provisions also apply to this
AD:
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(h) Upgrade Flight Control Primary
Computer Software
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(f) Compliance
For airplanes with an AOA configuration
as identified in figure 1 to paragraph (i) of
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206413, or 206414, as applicable)
configuration.
LA2K1A100DF0000, and P/N
LA2K01500AF0000. All affected airplanes
should be equipped with this software, as
required by AD 2016–25–30.
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identified in paragraph (m)(2) of this AD.
Information may be emailed to: 9-ANM-116AMOC-REQUESTS@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
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.
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(m) Related Information
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing
Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA AD
2017–0246R1, dated April 6, 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–2018–0498.
(2) For more information about this AD,
contact Vladimir Ulyanov, Aerospace
Engineer, International Section, Transport
Standards Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th
St., Des Moines, WA 98198; telephone and
fax 206–231–3229.
(n) 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 Service Bulletin A330–27–3222,
dated February 16, 2017.
(ii) Airbus Service Bulletin A330–27–3223,
dated June 6, 2017.
(3) For service information identified in
this AD, contact Airbus SAS, Airworthiness
Office—EAL, Rond-Point Emile Dewoitine
No: 2, 31700 Blagnac Cedex, France;
telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61
93 45 80; email airworthiness.A330-A340@
airbus.com; internet https://www.airbus.com.
(4) 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.
(5) You may view this service information
that is incorporated by reference at the
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the availability of this material at NARA, call
202–741–6030, or go to: https://
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibrlocations.html.
Issued in Des Moines, Washington, on
September 23, 2018.
John P. Piccola,
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–2017–1116; Product
Identifier 2016–NE–32–AD; Amendment 39–
19459; AD 2018–21–01]
RIN 2120–AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Honeywell
International Inc. Turbofan Engines
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
We are superseding
Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2017–20–
06 for certain Honeywell International
Inc. (Honeywell) AS907–1–1A turbofan
engines. AD 2017–20–06 required a onetime inspection of the second stage lowpressure turbine (LPT2) blades and, if
the blades fail the inspection, the
replacement of the blades with a part
eligible for installation. This AD
continues to require a one-time
inspection of the LPT2 blades and, if the
blades fail the inspection, the
replacement of the blades with a part
eligible for installation. This AD was
prompted by the need to clarify the
Applicability and Compliance sections
of AD 2017–20–06. We are issuing this
AD to address the unsafe condition on
these products.
DATES: This AD is effective November
19, 2018.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of a certain publication listed in this AD
as of November 9, 2017 (82 FR 46379,
October 5, 2017).
ADDRESSES: For service information
identified in this final rule, contact
Honeywell International Inc., 111 S 34th
Street, Phoenix, AZ 85034–2802; phone:
800–601–3099; internet: https://
myaerospace2.honeywell.com/wps/
portal. You may view this service
information at the FAA, Engine and
Propeller Standards Branch, 1200
SUMMARY:
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District Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803.
For information on the availability of
this material at the FAA, call 781–238–
7759. It is also available on the internet
at https://www.regulations.gov by
searching for and locating Docket No.
FAA–2017–1116.
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–
1116; 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
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:
Joseph Costa, Aerospace Engineer, Los
Angeles ACO Branch, FAA, 3960
Paramount Blvd., Lakewood, CA 90712–
4137; phone: 562–627–5246; fax: 562–
627–5210; email: joseph.costa@faa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Discussion
We issued a notice of proposed
rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
part 39 to supersede AD 2017–20–06,
Amendment 39–19063 (82 FR 46379,
October 5, 2017), (‘‘AD 2017–20–06’’).
AD 2017–20–06 applied to certain
Honeywell International Inc.
(Honeywell) AS907–1–1A turbofan
engines. The NPRM published in the
Federal Register on January 30, 2018
(83 FR 4167). The NPRM was prompted
by the need to clarify the Applicability
and Compliance sections of AD 2017–
20–06. The NPRM proposed to continue
to require one-time inspection of the
LPT2 blades and, if the blades fail the
inspection, the replacement of the
blades with a part eligible for
installation. We are issuing this AD to
address the unsafe condition on these
products.
Comments
We gave the public the opportunity to
participate in developing this AD. The
following presents the comments
received on the NPRM and the FAA’s
response to each comment.
Request To Align the Compliance
Requirements With the Service Bulletin
(SB)
Bombardier Aerospace (Bombardier)
requested that the compliance
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2018-0498; Product Identifier 2018-NM-013-AD; Amendment
39-19465; AD 2018-21-07]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
Airbus SAS Model A330-200 Freighter, -200, and -300 series airplanes.
This AD was prompted by reports of Angle of Attack (AOA) blockages not
detected by upgraded flight control primary computer (FCPC) software
standards. This AD requires upgrading certain FCPCs, which terminates a
certain airplane flight manual revision for certain airplanes. We are
issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
DATES: This AD is effective November 19, 2018.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of certain publications listed in this AD as of November 19,
2018.
ADDRESSES: For service information identified in this final rule,
contact Airbus SAS, Airworthiness Office--EAL, Rond-Point Emile
Dewoitine No: 2, 31700 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone +33 5 61 93 36
96; fax +33 5 61 93 45 80; email [email protected];
internet https://www.airbus.com. You may view this service information
at the FAA, Transport Standards Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des
Moines, WA. For information on the availability of this material at the
FAA, call 206-231-3195. It is also available on the internet at https://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2018-
0498.
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-
0498; 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 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: 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:
Discussion
We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
part 39 by adding an AD that would apply to certain Airbus SAS Model
A330-200 Freighter, -200, and -300 series airplanes. The NPRM published
in the Federal Register on June 4, 2018 (83 FR 25595). The NPRM was
prompted by reports of AOA blockages not detected by upgraded FCPC
software standards. The NPRM proposed to require upgrading certain
FCPCs, which would terminate a certain airplane flight
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manual revision for certain airplanes. We are issuing this AD to
address Alpha protection activation due to blocked AOA probes, which
could result in reduced controllability of the airplane.
The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical
Agent for the Member States of the European Union, has issued EASA AD
2017-0246R1, dated April 6, 2018 (referred to after this as the
Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or ``the MCAI''), to
correct an unsafe condition for certain Airbus SAS Model A330-200
Freighter, -200, and -300 series airplanes. The MCAI states:
In 2015, occurrences were reported of multiple Angle of Attack
(AOA) blockages. Investigation results indicated the need for AOA
monitoring in order to better detect cases of AOA blockage.
This condition, if not corrected, could, under specific
circumstances, lead to undue activation of the Alpha protection,
possibly resulting in reduced control of the aeroplane.
To address this potential unsafe condition, Airbus developed new
FCPC software standards for enhanced AOA monitoring and,
consequently, EASA issued AD 2015-0124 (later revised) [which
corresponds to FAA AD 2016-25-30, Amendment 39-18756, (82 FR 1175,
January 5, 2017) (``AD 2016-25-30'')] to require these software
standard upgrades.
Since EASA AD 2015-0124R3 was issued, it was identified that,
for some cases, AOA blockages were not detected by those FCPC
software standards. Consequently, new FCPC software standards, as
specified in Table 1 of this [EASA] AD, have been developed (Airbus
modification (mod) 206412, mod 206413 and mod 206414) to further
improve the detection of AOA blockage. Airbus issued Service
Bulletin (SB) A330-27-3222 and SB A330-27-3223 to implement these
mods on in-service aeroplanes. Consequently, EASA issued AD 2017-
0246 to require a software standard upgrade of the three FCPCs,
either by modification or replacement.
Since that [EASA] AD was issued, it was determined that the
Aircraft Flight Manual (AFM) Emergency Procedure, as previously
required by EASA AD 2014-0267-E [which corresponds to FAA AD 2014-
25-52, Amendment 39-18066, (80 FR 3161, January 22, 2015) (``AD
2014-25-52'')] can also be removed for other AOA sensors and FCPC
configurations. This [EASA] AD revises paragraph (2) accordingly,
also introducing Table 2 for that purpose.
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-
0498.
Comments
We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing
this final rule. The following presents the comments received on the
NPRM and the FAA's response to each comment.
Support for the NPRM
The Air Line Pilots Association, International (ALPA) expressed
support for the NPRM.
Request To Change Applicability
Delta Air Lines (Delta) asked that we further restrict the
applicability identified in paragraph (c) of the proposed AD by
including the effectivity in the referenced service information. Delta
stated that operators should be held accountable only for airplanes on
which an airworthiness concern exists, and those airplanes correspond
to the effectivity of the referenced service information. Delta added
that if there are airplanes outside of this effectivity, operators will
incur costs to produce and maintain records for those airplanes,
regardless of whether or not there is an unsafe condition. Delta
asserted that the service information provides a list of production
airplanes that will be, or will have been, delivered with the affected
software.
We do agree to clarify the applicability. This AD is applicable to
airplanes equipped with certain FCPC and not only to specific airplane
manufacturer serial numbers (MSNs). For airplanes equipped with certain
FCPC, only those that are in a pre-mod configuration as specified in
paragraph (g) of this AD are required to do the upgrade specified in
paragraph (h) of this AD. Airplanes in a post-mod configuration are not
required to do an upgrade; however, they must comply with paragraph (k)
of this AD. Paragraph (k) of this AD prohibits the installation of any
software or hardware of a standard earlier than one listed in table 1
to paragraphs (h) and (k) of this AD on all airplanes identified in
paragraph (c) of this AD. In order for this installation prohibition to
be effective, airplanes in a post-mod configuration must be included in
the applicability. We are also matching the applicability in the MCAI.
Therefore, we have not changed this AD in this regard.
Request To Remove Reference to Group 2 Airplanes
Delta asked that we remove references to Group 2 airplanes from
paragraphs (g) and (k) of the proposed AD, ``Definition of Groups'' and
``Parts Installation Prohibition,'' respectively. Delta stated that
Group 1 airplanes are those in pre-mod 206412, 206413, or 206414
configuration, as applicable; Group 2 airplanes are those in post-mod
206412, 206413, or 206414 configuration, as applicable. Delta added
that Group 2 airplanes are those that do not require modification,
since they are already equipped with the FCPC software; therefore,
those airplanes should be excluded from the applicability since the
unsafe condition does not exist on those airplanes. Delta noted that a
Group 1/Group 2 definition is redundant to the applicability paragraph
because that paragraph defines only those airplanes on which the unsafe
condition exists. Delta also noted that the proposed language in
paragraph (k) of the proposed AD would allow continued installation of
existing hardware/software before the AD effective date and prohibit
removal of the modification after the effective date of the AD.
We do not agree with the commenter's request. Airplanes in Groups 1
and 2 represent the total of the airplanes identified in paragraph (c)
of the AD. Group 1 and Group 2 are defined in paragraph (g) of this AD
to distinguish one from another, for the purpose of identifying the
applicable requirements. Removing the definition of Group 2 airplanes
from paragraph (g) of this AD would not remove Group 2 airplanes from
the applicability. Airplanes in Group 2 may in the future be subject to
the unsafe condition identified in this AD if an earlier standard of
software or hardware is installed on that airplane. Therefore, so that
Group 2 airplanes remain in an airworthy configuration after the
effective date of the AD, paragraph (k) of this AD prohibits the
installation of any software or hardware of a standard earlier than
that listed in table 1 to paragraphs (h) and (k) of this AD. Therefore,
we have not changed this AD in this regard.
Request To Reference to Later Revisions of Service Information
Delta asked that we change paragraph (h) of the proposed AD to
allow use of subsequent service bulletins. Delta stated that the FCPC
software standard has changed approximately every two years. Delta
noted that adding the term ``or relative later software standard'' will
allow operators to immediately install the latest software standard
without having to request an alternative method of compliance (AMOC).
We disagree with the commenter's request. In general terms, we are
required by the Office of the Federal Register (OFR) regulations to
either publish the service document contents as part of the actual AD
language; or submit the service document to the OFR for approval as
``referenced'' material, in which case we may only refer to such
material in the text of an AD. The AD may refer to the service document
only if the OFR approved it for
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``incorporation by reference.'' See 1 CFR part 51.
To allow operators to use later revisions of the referenced
document (issued after publication of the AD), either we must revise
the AD to reference specific later revisions, or operators must request
approval to use later revisions or later software standards as an AMOC
for this AD under the provisions of paragraph (l)(1) of this AD. We
have not changed this AD in this regard.
Conclusion
We reviewed the relevant data, considered the comments received,
and determined that air safety and the public interest require adopting
this final rule as proposed, except for minor editorial changes. We
have determined that these minor changes:
Are consistent with the intent that was proposed in the
NPRM for addressing the unsafe condition; and
Do not add any additional burden upon the public than was
already proposed in the NPRM.
Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51
Airbus SAS has issued the following service information:
Service Bulletin A330-27-3222, dated February 16, 2017.
Service Bulletin A330-27-3223, dated June 6, 2017.
This service information describes procedures for upgrading (by
modification or replacement, as applicable) certain FCPCs. These
documents are distinct since they apply to different airplanes in
different configurations. 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.
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this AD affects 103 airplanes of U.S. registry.
We estimate the following costs to comply with this AD:
Estimated Costs
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Cost per Cost on U.S.
Action Labor cost Parts cost product operators
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Modification/replacement........... 3 work-hours x $85 per hour $0 $255 $26,265
= $255.
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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.
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 and
associated appliances to the Director of the System Oversight Division.
Regulatory Findings
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:
(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
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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):
2018-21-07 Airbus SAS: Amendment 39-19465; Docket No. FAA-2018-0498;
Product Identifier 2018-NM-013-AD.
(a) Effective Date
This AD is effective November 19, 2018.
(b) Affected ADs
This AD affects AD 2014-25-52, Amendment 39-18066 (80 FR 3161,
January 22, 2015) (``AD 2014-25-52''); and AD 2016-25-30, Amendment
39-18756, (82 FR 1175, January 5, 2017) (``AD 2016-25-30'').
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to the airplanes, certificated in any category,
identified in paragraphs (c)(1), (c)(2), and (c)(3) of this AD; all
manufacturer serial numbers; equipped with flight control primary
computers (FCPCs) having software standard P13/M22 (hardware 2K2),
P14/M23 (hardware 2K1), or M23 (hardware 2K0), or earlier standard.
(1) Airbus Model A330-223F and -243F airplanes.
(2) Airbus Model A330-201, -202, -203, -223, and -243 airplanes.
(3) Airbus Model A330-301, -302, -303, -321, -322, -323, -341, -
342, and -343 airplanes.
Note 1 to paragraph (c) of this AD: The software standards
specified in paragraph (c) of this AD correspond, respectively, to
part number (P/N) LA2K2B100DG0000, P/N
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LA2K1A100DF0000, and P/N LA2K01500AF0000. All affected airplanes
should be equipped with this software, as required by AD 2016-25-30.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 27, Flight
Controls.
(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by reports of Angle of Attack (AOA)
blockages not detected by upgraded FCPC software standards. We are
issuing this AD to prevent Alpha protection activation due to
blocked AOA probes, which could result in reduced controllability of
the airplane.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified,
unless already done.
(g) Definitions of Groups
Group 1 airplanes are those in pre-mod 206412, pre-mod 206413,
or pre-mod 206414 configuration, as applicable. Group 2 airplanes
are those in post-mod (206412, 206413, or 206414, as applicable)
configuration.
(h) Upgrade Flight Control Primary Computer Software
For Group 1 airplanes: Within 12 months after the effective date
of this AD: Upgrade (by modification or replacement, as applicable)
the three FCPCs, as specified in table 1 to paragraphs (h) and (k)
of this AD, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of
the applicable service information specified in table 1 to
paragraphs (h) and (k) of this AD.
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(i) Terminating Action for Certain Requirements of AD 2014-25-52
For airplanes with an AOA configuration as identified in figure
1 to paragraph (i) of this AD, or as identified in paragraph (m)(2)
of AD 2016-12-15, Amendment 39-18564 (81 FR 40160, June 21, 2016)
(``AD 2016-12-15''), as applicable: Accomplishing the upgrade
required by paragraph (h) of this AD terminates the requirements of
paragraph (g) of AD 2014-25-52, and the airplane flight manual (AFM)
procedure required by paragraph (g) of AD 2014-25-52 may be removed
from the AFM.
[GRAPHIC] [TIFF OMITTED] TR15OC18.002
(j) Terminating Action for Certain Requirements of AD 2016-25-30
Accomplishment of the actions required by paragraph (h) of this
AD terminates the requirements of paragraph (g) of AD 2016-25-30 for
that airplane.
(k) Parts Installation Prohibition
Installation of any software or hardware of a version earlier
than the one listed in table 1 to paragraphs (h) and (k) of this AD
is prohibited, as required by paragraphs (k)(1) and (k)(2) of this
AD, as applicable.
(1) For Group 1 airplanes: After modification of an airplane as
required by paragraph (h) of this AD.
(2) For Group 2 airplanes: As of the effective date of this AD.
(l) Other FAA AD Provisions
The following provisions also apply to this AD:
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager,
International Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA, has the
authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the
procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19,
send your request to your principal inspector or local Flight
Standards District Office, as appropriate. If sending information
directly to the manager of the International Branch, send it to the
attention of the person
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identified in paragraph (m)(2) of this AD. Information may be
emailed to: [email protected]. Before using any
approved AMOC, notify your appropriate principal inspector, or
lacking a principal inspector, the manager of the local flight
standards district office/certificate holding district office.
(2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any requirement in this AD
to obtain corrective actions from a manufacturer, the action must be
accomplished using a method approved by the Manager, International
Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA; or the European Aviation
Safety Agency (EASA); or 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.
(m) Related Information
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information
(MCAI) EASA AD 2017-0246R1, dated April 6, 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-2018-0498.
(2) For more information about this AD, contact Vladimir
Ulyanov, Aerospace Engineer, International Section, Transport
Standards Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198;
telephone and fax 206-231-3229.
(n) 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 Service Bulletin A330-27-3222, dated February 16,
2017.
(ii) Airbus Service Bulletin A330-27-3223, dated June 6, 2017.
(3) For service information identified in this AD, contact
Airbus SAS, Airworthiness Office--EAL, Rond-Point Emile Dewoitine
No: 2, 31700 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax
+33 5 61 93 45 80; email [email protected];
internet https://www.airbus.com.
(4) 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.
(5) You may view this service information that is incorporated
by reference at the National Archives and Records 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 September 23, 2018.
John P. Piccola,
Acting Director, System Oversight Division, Aircraft Certification
Service.
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