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responsibilities among the various
levels of government.
For the reasons discussed above, I
certify that the 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.
(d) Related Information
For more information about this AD,
contact Tom Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer,
International Section, Transport Standards
Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th St., Des
Moines, WA 98198; telephone and fax 206–
231–3226.
Issued in Des Moines, Washington, on
December 7, 2018.
Michael Kaszycki,
Acting Director, System Oversight Division,
Aircraft Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 2018–27430 Filed 12–27–18; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
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List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
safety, Incorporation by reference,
Safety.
[Docket No. FAA–2018–1009; Product
Identifier 2018–NM–147–AD]
The Proposed Amendment
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Accordingly, under the authority
delegated to me by the Administrator,
the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part
39 as follows:
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS
Airplanes
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
DIRECTIVES
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
§ 39.13
[Amended]
2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by
removing Airworthiness Directive (AD)
2012–02–18, Amendment 39–16941 (77
FR 12175, February 29, 2012), and
adding the following new AD:
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Dassault Aviation: Docket No. FAA–2018–
1010; Product Identifier 2018–NM–148–
AD.
(a) Comments Due Date
The FAA must receive comments on this
AD action by February 11, 2019.
(b) Affected ADs
This AD removes AD 2012–02–18,
Amendment 39–16941 (77 FR 12175,
February 29, 2012).
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to Dassault Aviation
Model MYSTERE-FALCON 50 airplanes, all
serial numbers, certificated in any category.
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Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
(NPRM).
AGENCY:
We propose to remove
Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2007–22–
05 and AD 2013–13–13 (referred to after
this as ‘‘the affected ADs’’), which apply
to Airbus SAS Model A300–600 and
A310 series airplanes. The affected ADs
require certain actions to address
various unsafe conditions. The affected
ADs are no longer necessary because we
have since issued other ADs that
address these unsafe conditions.
Accordingly, we propose to remove the
affected ADs.
DATES: We must receive comments on
this proposed AD by February 11, 2019.
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
SUMMARY:
1. The authority citation for part 39
continues to read as follows:
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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.
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–
1009; 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 proposal,
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: Dan
Rodina, Aerospace Engineer,
International Section, Transport
Standards Branch, FAA, 2200 South
216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198;
telephone and fax 206–231–3225.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Comments Invited
We invite you to send any written
relevant data, views, or arguments about
this proposal. Send your comments to
an address listed under the ADDRESSES
section. Include ‘‘Docket No. FAA–
2018–1009; Product Identifier 2018–
NM–147–AD’’ at the beginning of your
comments. We specifically invite
comments on the overall regulatory,
economic, environmental, and energy
aspects of this proposed AD. We will
consider all comments received by the
closing date and may amend this
proposed AD 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 proposed AD.
Discussion
Since we issued the affected ADs, we
have issued other ADs to address the
various unsafe conditions. Therefore the
affected ADs are no longer necessary.
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FAA’s Conclusions
We have determined that the affected
ADs are no longer necessary.
Accordingly, this proposed AD would
remove the affected ADs. Removal of the
affected ADs would not preclude the
FAA from issuing other related actions
or commit the FAA to any course of
action in the future.
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.
Costs of Compliance
This proposed AD would add no cost.
This proposed AD would remove the
affected ADs from 14 CFR part 39;
therefore, operators would no longer be
required to show compliance with the
affected ADs.
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.
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.
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
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the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part
39 as follows:
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
DIRECTIVES
1. The authority citation for part 39
continues to read as follows:
■
Regulatory Findings
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
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,
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§ 39.13
[Amended]
2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by
removing AD 2007–22–05, Amendment
39–15241 (72 FR 60236, October 24,
2007) and AD 2013–13–13, Amendment
39–17501 (79 FR 48957, August 19,
2014); and adding the following new
AD:
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Airbus SAS: Docket No. FAA–2018–1009;
Product Identifier 2018–NM–147–AD.
(a) Comments Due Date
We must receive comments by February
11, 2019.
(b) Affected ADs
This AD removes AD 2007–22–05,
Amendment 39–15241 (72 FR 60236, October
24, 2007) and AD 2013–13–13, Amendment
39–17501 (79 FR 48957, August 19, 2014)
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to Model A300–600 and
A310 series airplanes.
(d) Related Information
For more information about this AD,
contact Dan Rodina, Aerospace Engineer,
International Section, Transport Standards
Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th St., Des
Moines, WA 98198; telephone and fax 206–
231–3225.
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Issued in Des Moines, Washington, on
December 7, 2018.
Michael Kaszycki,
Acting Director, System Oversight Division,
Aircraft Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 2018–27428 Filed 12–27–18; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2018–1063; Product
Identifier 2018–NM–160–AD]
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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 A330–223, A330–
223F, A330–321, A330–322, and A330–
323 airplanes. This proposed AD was
prompted by a report of fatigue cracking
in the latch beam gussets on a certain
thrust reverser (T/R). This proposed AD
would require a one-time special
detailed inspection of certain latch
beam gussets of certain T/Rs for cracks,
and modifying the latch beam gussets of
the T/Rs, if necessary. We are proposing
this AD to address the unsafe condition
on these products.
DATES: We must receive comments on
this proposed AD by February 11, 2019.
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 the incorporation by reference
(IBR) material described in the ‘‘Related
IBR material under 1 CFR part 51’’
section in SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION,
contact European Aviation Safety
Agency (EASA), Konrad-Adenauer-Ufer
3, 50668 Cologne, Germany; telephone
+49 221 89990 1000; email ADs@
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easa.europa.eu; internet
www.easa.europa.eu. You may find this
IBR material on the EASA website at
https://ad.easa.europa.eu. You may
view this IBR material 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 in the AD docket on
the internet at https://
www.regulations.gov.
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–
1063; 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
(telephone 800–647–5527) is in the
ADDRESSES section. Comments will be
available in the AD docket shortly after
receipt.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Vladimir Ulyanov, Aerospace Engineer,
International Section, Transport
Standards Branch, FAA, 2200 South
216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198;
telephone and fax 206–231–3229.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
for all Airbus SAS Model A330–223,
A330–223F, A330–321, A330–322,
A330–323 airplanes. The MCAI states:
A report was received of an in-service
occurrence where an operator found a crack
in the latch beam gussets of an affected TR
[thrust reverser], between the forward (L2)
and middle (L3) latches, adjacent to the aft
cascade frame attachment bracket in the 6
o’clock beam. Subsequent investigation
revealed that the crack surface of the latch
beam gusset showed indication of high
fatigue cycle, leading to development of a
design modification, reinforcing the latch
beam gussets. This was introduced through
Airbus production mod 48539 (improvement
of 6 o’clock latch beam) and Airbus issued
the modification SB [Airbus Service Bulletin
A330–78–3014, dated May 9, 2001] as a
recommendation for in-service aeroplanes.
Since these measures were introduced, a new
case was reported of finding a crack beyond
prediction at the latch beam gusset of an
affected TR, on which the recommended
modification SB had not been accomplished.
This condition, if not detected and corrected,
could lead to crack propagation until part
failure and potentially departure of TR
cascade during TR operation, which could
create runway hazards for other aeroplanes
[which could result in damage to the airplane
and hazards to persons or property on the
ground].
To address this potential unsafe condition,
Airbus issued the inspection SB [Airbus
Service Bulletin A330–78–3024, dated June
28, 2018] to provide instructions for special
detailed inspection (SDI) of the latch beam
gussets.
For the reasons described above, this [EASA]
AD requires a one-time SDI of the latch beam
gussets between the forward and middle
latches of the affected TR [for cracks] and,
depending on findings, replacement with
improved (reinforced, modified) TR latch
beam gussets.
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–
2018–1063; Product Identifier 2018–
NM–160–AD’’ at the beginning of your
comments. We specifically invite
comments on the overall regulatory,
economic, environmental, and energy
aspects of this NPRM. We will consider
all comments received by the closing
date and may amend this NPRM based
on those comments.
We will post all comments we
receive, without change, to https://
www.regulations.gov, including any
personal information you provide. We
will also post a report summarizing each
substantive verbal contact we receive
about this NPRM.
Related IBR Material Under 1 CFR Part
51
EASA AD 2018–0227 describes
procedures for a one-time special
detailed inspection of the latch beam
gussets between the forward and middle
latches of the affected T/R for cracks
and modifying the latch beam gussets.
This material 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 and it is
publicly available through the EASA
website.
Discussion
The EASA, which is the Technical
Agent for the Member States of the
European Union, has issued EASA AD
2018–0227, dated October 22, 2018
(‘‘EASA AD 2018–0227’’) (also referred
to as the Mandatory Continuing
Airworthiness Information, or ‘‘the
MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe condition
FAA’s Determination and Requirements
of This Proposed AD
This product has been approved by
the aviation authority of another
country, and is approved for operation
in the United States. Pursuant to our
bilateral agreement with the State of
Design Authority, we have been notified
of the unsafe condition described in the
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[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 248 (Friday, December 28, 2018)]
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[FR Doc No: 2018-27428]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2018-1009; Product Identifier 2018-NM-147-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 remove Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2007-22-05
and AD 2013-13-13 (referred to after this as ``the affected ADs''),
which apply to Airbus SAS Model A300-600 and A310 series airplanes. The
affected ADs require certain actions to address various unsafe
conditions. The affected ADs are no longer necessary because we have
since issued other ADs that address these unsafe conditions.
Accordingly, we propose to remove the affected ADs.
DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by February 11,
2019.
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.
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-
1009; 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 proposal, 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: Dan Rodina, Aerospace Engineer,
International Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA, 2200 South
216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; telephone and fax 206-231-3225.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Comments Invited
We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or
arguments about this proposal. Send your comments to an address listed
under the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2018-1009;
Product Identifier 2018-NM-147-AD'' at the beginning of your comments.
We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory, economic,
environmental, and energy aspects of this proposed AD. We will consider
all comments received by the closing date and may amend this proposed
AD 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 proposed AD.
Discussion
Since we issued the affected ADs, we have issued other ADs to
address the various unsafe conditions. Therefore the affected ADs are
no longer necessary.
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FAA's Conclusions
We have determined that the affected ADs are no longer necessary.
Accordingly, this proposed AD would remove the affected ADs. Removal of
the affected ADs would not preclude the FAA from issuing other related
actions or commit the FAA to any course of action in the future.
Costs of Compliance
This proposed AD would add no cost. This proposed AD would remove
the affected ADs from 14 CFR part 39; therefore, operators would no
longer be required to show compliance with the affected ADs.
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.
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 and associated appliances to the
Director of the System Oversight Division.
Regulatory Findings
We determined that this proposed AD would not have federalism
implications under Executive Order 13132. This proposed AD would not
have a substantial direct effect on the States, on the relationship
between the national Government and the States, or on the distribution
of power and responsibilities among the various levels of government.
For the reasons discussed above, I certify this proposed
regulation:
(1) Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive
Order 12866,
(2) Is not a ``significant rule'' under the DOT Regulatory Policies
and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979),
(3) Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska, and
(4) Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or
negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria
of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by
reference, Safety.
The Proposed Amendment
Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the
Administrator, the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part 39 as follows:
PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES
0
1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows:
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
Sec. 39.13 [Amended]
0
2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by removing AD 2007-22-05, Amendment 39-
15241 (72 FR 60236, October 24, 2007) and AD 2013-13-13, Amendment 39-
17501 (79 FR 48957, August 19, 2014); and adding the following new AD:
Airbus SAS: Docket No. FAA-2018-1009; Product Identifier 2018-NM-
147-AD.
(a) Comments Due Date
We must receive comments by February 11, 2019.
(b) Affected ADs
This AD removes AD 2007-22-05, Amendment 39-15241 (72 FR 60236,
October 24, 2007) and AD 2013-13-13, Amendment 39-17501 (79 FR
48957, August 19, 2014)
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to Model A300-600 and A310 series airplanes.
(d) Related Information
For more information about this AD, contact Dan Rodina,
Aerospace Engineer, International Section, Transport Standards
Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; telephone
and fax 206-231-3225.
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Issued in Des Moines, Washington, on December 7, 2018.
Michael Kaszycki,
Acting Director, System Oversight Division, Aircraft Certification
Service.
[FR Doc. 2018-27428 Filed 12-27-18; 8:45 am]
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