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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2018–1062; Product
Identifier 2018–NM–163–AD; Amendment
39–19534; AD 2018–26–04]
RIN 2120–AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS
Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule; request for
comments.
AGENCY:
We are adopting a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
Airbus SAS Model A350–941 and –1041
airplanes. This AD was prompted by a
report that due to an issue with the
flight warning system (FWS) logic, it is
possible that the ‘‘AIR Auxiliary Power
Unit (APU) BLEED LEAK’’ electronic
centralized aircraft monitoring (ECAM)
alert can trigger several times. This AD
requires revising the airplane flight
manual (AFM) to incorporate
procedures related to an APU bleed
leak. We are issuing this AD to address
the unsafe condition on these products.
DATES: This AD becomes effective
January 14, 2019.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of a certain publication listed in this AD
as of January 14, 2019.
We must receive comments on this
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: U.S. Department of
Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE,
Washington, DC 20590, 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
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SUMMARY:
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+49 221 89990 1000; email ADs@
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.
provides two different Temporary Quick
Changes (ATQC) to the ECAM, as applicable,
depending on the installed FWS standard,
either STD S4/2.0 or STD S5/2.2.
Installation of that ATQC is already
required by EASA AD 2018–0213, related to
a different unsafe condition and is therefore
not mandated again by this [EASA] AD [we
are considering additional rulemaking to
mandate incorporating the ATQCs].
For the reasons described above, this
[EASA] AD requires only the amendment of
the applicable AFM to update the procedures
related to <>
operations.
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–
1062; 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 AD, 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:
Kathleen Arrigotti, Aerospace Engineer,
International Section, Transport
Standards Branch, FAA, 2200 South
216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198;
telephone and fax 206–231–3218.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Related IBR Material Under 1 CFR Part
51
EASA AD 2018–0246 describes
procedures for revising the AFM to
incorporate procedures related to an
APU bleed leak. 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
2018–0246, dated November 13, 2018
(‘‘EASA AD 2018–0246’’) (also referred
to as the Mandatory Continuing
Airworthiness Information, or ‘‘the
MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe condition
for certain Airbus SAS Model A350–941
and –1041 airplanes. The MCAI states:
Due to a misbehaviour in the establishment
of the FWS logic, it is possible that the <>
Electronic Centralized Aircraft Monitoring
(ECAM) alert triggers several times.
Therefore, several resets of the engine 1 bleed
may need to be performed. Each time the
flight crew performs an engine 1 bleed reset,
structural parts are exposed to hot air for
several seconds.
This condition, if not corrected, could lead
to exposure of critical locations and
surrounding structure to heat stress, possibly
resulting in reduced structural integrity of
the aeroplane.
To address this potential unsafe condition,
Airbus issued the AFM TR [temporary
revision] to provide an updated procedure
<> operations, and
Flight Operations Transmission (FOT)
999.0062/18, informing operators that Airbus
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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 referenced above. We are issuing
this AD because we evaluated all
pertinent information and determined
the unsafe condition exists and is likely
to exist or develop on other products of
the same type design.
Requirements of This AD
This AD requires accomplishing the
actions specified in EASA AD 2018–
0246 described previously.
Explanation of Required Compliance
Information
In the FAA’s ongoing efforts to
improve the efficiency of the AD
process, the FAA worked with Airbus
and EASA to develop a process to use
certain EASA ADs as the primary source
of information for compliance with
requirements for corresponding FAA
ADs. As a result, EASA AD 2018–0246
will be incorporated by reference in the
FAA final rule. This AD would,
therefore, require compliance with the
provisions specified in EASA AD 2018–
0246, except for any differences
identified as exceptions in the
regulatory text of this AD. Service
information specified in EASA AD
2018–0246 that is required for
compliance with EASA AD 2018–0246
will be available at https://
www.regulations.gov under Docket No.
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airplane. Therefore, we find good cause
that notice and opportunity for prior
public comment are impracticable. In
addition, for the reason(s) stated above,
we find that good cause exists for
making this amendment effective in less
than 30 days.
FAA–2018–1062 after the FAA final
rule is published.
FAA’s Justification and Determination
of the Effective Date
An unsafe condition exists that
requires the immediate adoption of this
AD without providing an opportunity
for public comments prior to adoption.
The FAA has found that the risk to the
flying public justifies waiving notice
and comment prior to adoption of this
rule because an issue with the FWS
logic makes it possible that the ‘‘AIR
APU BLEED LEAK’’ ECAM alert can
trigger several times. An engine bleed
reset in response to the ECAM alert
could lead to exposure of critical
locations and the surrounding structure
to heat stress, possibly resulting in
reduced structural integrity of the
Comments Invited
This AD is a final rule that involves
requirements affecting flight safety, and
we did not precede it by notice and
opportunity for public comment. We
invite you to send any written relevant
data, views, or arguments about this AD.
Send your comments to an address
listed under the ADDRESSES section.
Include ‘‘Docket No. FAA–2018–1062;
Product Identifier 2018–NM–163–AD’’
at the beginning of your comments. We
specifically invite comments on the
overall regulatory, economic,
environmental, and energy aspects of
this AD. We will consider all comments
received by the closing date and may
amend this AD based on those
comments.
We will post all comments we
receive, without change, to https://
www.regulations.gov, including any
personal information you provide. We
will also post a report summarizing each
substantive verbal contact we receive
about this AD.
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this AD affects 11
airplanes of U.S. registry. We estimate
the following costs to comply with this
AD:
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ESTIMATED COSTS FOR REQUIRED ACTIONS
Labor cost
Parts cost
Cost per
product
Cost on U.S.
operators
1 work-hour × $85 per hour = $85 ..............................................................................................
$0
$85
$935
Authority for This Rulemaking
Regulatory Findings
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.
We determined that this AD will not
have federalism implications under
Executive Order 13132. This AD will
not have a substantial direct effect on
the States, on the relationship between
the national government and the States,
or on the distribution of power and
responsibilities among the various
levels of government.
For the reasons discussed above, I
certify that this AD:
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.
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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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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):
■
2018–26–04 Airbus SAS: Amendment 39–
19534; Docket No. FAA–2018–1062;
Product Identifier 2018–NM–163–AD.
(a) Effective Date
This AD becomes effective January 14,
2019.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to Airbus SAS Model
A350–941 and –1041 airplanes, certificated
in any category, as identified in European
Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD 2018–
0246, dated November 13, 2018 (‘‘EASA AD
2018–0246’’).
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of
America Code 36, Pneumatic.
(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by a report that due
to an issue with the flight warning system
(FWS) logic, it is possible that the ‘‘AIR
Auxiliary Power Unit (APU) BLEED LEAK’’
electronic centralized aircraft monitoring
(ECAM) alert can trigger several times. We
are issuing this AD to address engine bleed
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reset in response to the ECAM alert, which
could lead to exposure of critical locations
and the surrounding structure to heat stress,
possibly resulting in reduced structural
integrity of the airplane.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the
compliance times specified, unless already
done.
(g) Requirements
Except as specified in paragraph (h) of this
AD: Comply with all required actions and
compliance times specified in, and in
accordance with, EASA AD 2018–0246.
(h) Exceptions to EASA AD 2018–0246
(1) For purposes of determining
compliance with the requirements of this AD:
Where EASA AD 2018–0246 refers to its
effective date, this AD requires using the
effective date of this AD.
(2) The ‘‘Remarks’’ section of EASA AD
2018–0246 does not apply to this AD.
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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, 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 (j) of this AD. Information may be
emailed to: 9-ANM-116-AMOC-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 instructions
from a manufacturer, the instructions must
be accomplished using a method approved
by the Manager, International Section,
Transport Standards Branch, FAA; or EASA;
or Airbus SAS’s EASA Design Organization
Approval (DOA). If approved by the DOA,
the approval must include the DOAauthorized signature.
(3) Required for Compliance (RC): For any
service information referenced in EASA AD
2018–0246 that contain RC procedures and
tests: Except as required by paragraph (i)(2)
of this AD, RC 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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(j) Related Information
For more information about this AD,
contact Kathleen Arrigotti, Aerospace
Engineer, International Section, Transport
Standards Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th
St., Des Moines, WA 98198; telephone and
fax 206–231–3218.
(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
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) EASA AD 2018–0246, dated November
13, 2018.
(ii) [Reserved]
(3) For EASA AD 2018–0246, contact
EASA, Konrad-Adenauer-Ufer 3, 50668
Cologne, Germany; telephone +49 221 89990
6017; email ADs@easa.europa.eu; Internet
www.easa.europa.eu. You may find this
EASA AD on the EASA website at https://
ad.easa.europa.eu.
(4) You may view this EASA AD 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.
EASA AD 2018–0246 may be found in the
AD docket on the internet at https://
www.regulations.gov by searching for and
locating Docket No. FAA–2018–1062.
(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.
Issued in Des Moines, Washington, on
December 14, 2018.
Michael Kaszycki,
Acting Director, System Oversight Division,
Aircraft Certification Service.
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Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2016–4219; Product
Identifier 2015–NM–169–AD; Amendment
39–19535; AD 2018–26–05]
RIN 2120–AA64
Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing
Company Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
We are adopting a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
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The Boeing Company Model 777
airplanes. This AD was prompted by
reports of latently failed engine fuel
shutoff spar valves discovered during
fuel filter replacement. This AD requires
inspecting to determine the part
numbers (P/Ns) of the motor-operated
valve (MOV) actuators at the engine fuel
shutoff spar valve positions, installing
MOV actuators having a certain
acceptable part number or software if
necessary, and revising the maintenance
or inspection program to add a new
airworthiness limitation. We are issuing
this AD to address the unsafe condition
on these products.
This AD is effective February 1,
2019.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of certain publications listed in this AD
as of February 1, 2019.
DATES:
For service information
identified in this final rule, contact
Boeing Commercial Airplanes,
Attention: Contractual & Data Services
(C&DS), 2600 Westminster Blvd., MC
110–SK57, Seal Beach, CA 90740–5600;
telephone 562–797–1717; internet
https://www.myboeingfleet.com. You
may view this service information at the
FAA, Transport Standards Branch, 2200
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–2016–
4219.
ADDRESSES:
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–2016–
4219; 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:
Kevin Nguyen, Aerospace Engineer,
Propulsion Section, FAA, Seattle ACO
Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des
Moines, WA 98198; phone and fax: 206–
231–3555; email: Kevin.Nguyen@
faa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2018-1062; Product Identifier 2018-NM-163-AD; Amendment
39-19534; AD 2018-26-04]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule; request for comments.
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SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
Airbus SAS Model A350-941 and -1041 airplanes. This AD was prompted by
a report that due to an issue with the flight warning system (FWS)
logic, it is possible that the ``AIR Auxiliary Power Unit (APU) BLEED
LEAK'' electronic centralized aircraft monitoring (ECAM) alert can
trigger several times. This AD requires revising the airplane flight
manual (AFM) to incorporate procedures related to an APU bleed leak. We
are issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
DATES: This AD becomes effective January 14, 2019.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of January 14,
2019.
We must receive comments on this 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: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New
Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590, 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@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-
1062; 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 AD, 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: Kathleen Arrigotti, Aerospace
Engineer, International Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA, 2200
South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; telephone and fax 206-231-3218.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Discussion
The EASA, which is the Technical Agent for the Member States of the
European Union, has issued EASA AD 2018-0246, dated November 13, 2018
(``EASA AD 2018-0246'') (also referred to as the Mandatory Continuing
Airworthiness Information, or ``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe
condition for certain Airbus SAS Model A350-941 and -1041 airplanes.
The MCAI states:
Due to a misbehaviour in the establishment of the FWS logic, it
is possible that the <>
Electronic Centralized Aircraft Monitoring (ECAM) alert triggers
several times. Therefore, several resets of the engine 1 bleed may
need to be performed. Each time the flight crew performs an engine 1
bleed reset, structural parts are exposed to hot air for several
seconds.
This condition, if not corrected, could lead to exposure of
critical locations and surrounding structure to heat stress,
possibly resulting in reduced structural integrity of the aeroplane.
To address this potential unsafe condition, Airbus issued the
AFM TR [temporary revision] to provide an updated procedure <> operations, and Flight Operations Transmission
(FOT) 999.0062/18, informing operators that Airbus provides two
different Temporary Quick Changes (ATQC) to the ECAM, as applicable,
depending on the installed FWS standard, either STD S4/2.0 or STD
S5/2.2.
Installation of that ATQC is already required by EASA AD 2018-
0213, related to a different unsafe condition and is therefore not
mandated again by this [EASA] AD [we are considering additional
rulemaking to mandate incorporating the ATQCs].
For the reasons described above, this [EASA] AD requires only
the amendment of the applicable AFM to update the procedures related
to <> operations.
Related IBR Material Under 1 CFR Part 51
EASA AD 2018-0246 describes procedures for revising the AFM to
incorporate procedures related to an APU bleed leak. 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.
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 referenced
above. We are issuing this AD because we evaluated all pertinent
information and determined the unsafe condition exists and is likely to
exist or develop on other products of the same type design.
Requirements of This AD
This AD requires accomplishing the actions specified in EASA AD
2018-0246 described previously.
Explanation of Required Compliance Information
In the FAA's ongoing efforts to improve the efficiency of the AD
process, the FAA worked with Airbus and EASA to develop a process to
use certain EASA ADs as the primary source of information for
compliance with requirements for corresponding FAA ADs. As a result,
EASA AD 2018-0246 will be incorporated by reference in the FAA final
rule. This AD would, therefore, require compliance with the provisions
specified in EASA AD 2018-0246, except for any differences identified
as exceptions in the regulatory text of this AD. Service information
specified in EASA AD 2018-0246 that is required for compliance with
EASA AD 2018-0246 will be available at https://www.regulations.gov under
Docket No.
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FAA's Justification and Determination of the Effective Date
An unsafe condition exists that requires the immediate adoption of
this AD without providing an opportunity for public comments prior to
adoption. The FAA has found that the risk to the flying public
justifies waiving notice and comment prior to adoption of this rule
because an issue with the FWS logic makes it possible that the ``AIR
APU BLEED LEAK'' ECAM alert can trigger several times. An engine bleed
reset in response to the ECAM alert could lead to exposure of critical
locations and the surrounding structure to heat stress, possibly
resulting in reduced structural integrity of the airplane. Therefore,
we find good cause that notice and opportunity for prior public comment
are impracticable. In addition, for the reason(s) stated above, we find
that good cause exists for making this amendment effective in less than
30 days.
Comments Invited
This AD is a final rule that involves requirements affecting flight
safety, and we did not precede it by notice and opportunity for public
comment. We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or
arguments about this AD. Send your comments to an address listed under
the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2018-1062; Product
Identifier 2018-NM-163-AD'' at the beginning of your comments. We
specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory, economic,
environmental, and energy aspects of this AD. We will consider all
comments received by the closing date and may amend this AD based on
those comments.
We will post all comments we receive, without change, to https://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information you provide. We
will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal contact we
receive about this AD.
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this AD affects 11 airplanes of U.S. registry. We
estimate the following costs to comply with this AD:
Estimated Costs for Required Actions
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Cost per Cost on U.S.
Labor cost Parts cost product operators
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1 work-hour x $85 per hour = $85............................. $0 $85 $935
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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
We determined that this AD will not have federalism implications
under Executive Order 13132. This AD will not have a substantial direct
effect on the States, on the relationship between the national
government and the States, or on the distribution of power and
responsibilities among the various levels of government.
For the reasons discussed above, I certify that this AD:
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):
2018-26-04 Airbus SAS: Amendment 39-19534; Docket No. FAA-2018-1062;
Product Identifier 2018-NM-163-AD.
(a) Effective Date
This AD becomes effective January 14, 2019.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to Airbus SAS Model A350-941 and -1041
airplanes, certificated in any category, as identified in European
Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD 2018-0246, dated November 13, 2018
(``EASA AD 2018-0246'').
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 36, Pneumatic.
(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by a report that due to an issue with the
flight warning system (FWS) logic, it is possible that the ``AIR
Auxiliary Power Unit (APU) BLEED LEAK'' electronic centralized
aircraft monitoring (ECAM) alert can trigger several times. We are
issuing this AD to address engine bleed
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reset in response to the ECAM alert, which could lead to exposure of
critical locations and the surrounding structure to heat stress,
possibly resulting in reduced structural integrity of the airplane.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified,
unless already done.
(g) Requirements
Except as specified in paragraph (h) of this AD: Comply with all
required actions and compliance times specified in, and in
accordance with, EASA AD 2018-0246.
(h) Exceptions to EASA AD 2018-0246
(1) For purposes of determining compliance with the requirements
of this AD: Where EASA AD 2018-0246 refers to its effective date,
this AD requires using the effective date of this AD.
(2) The ``Remarks'' section of EASA AD 2018-0246 does not apply
to this AD.
(i) 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 (j) of this AD. Information may
be emailed to: 9-ANM-116-AMOC-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 instructions from a manufacturer, the instructions must be
accomplished using a method approved by the Manager, International
Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA; or EASA; or Airbus SAS's
EASA Design Organization Approval (DOA). If approved by the DOA, the
approval must include the DOA-authorized signature.
(3) Required for Compliance (RC): For any service information
referenced in EASA AD 2018-0246 that contain RC procedures and
tests: Except as required by paragraph (i)(2) of this AD, RC
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.
(j) Related Information
For more information about this AD, contact Kathleen Arrigotti,
Aerospace Engineer, International Section, Transport Standards
Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; telephone
and fax 206-231-3218.
(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 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) EASA AD 2018-0246, dated November 13, 2018.
(ii) [Reserved]
(3) For EASA AD 2018-0246, contact EASA, Konrad-Adenauer-Ufer 3,
50668 Cologne, Germany; telephone +49 221 89990 6017; email
ADs@easa.europa.eu; Internet www.easa.europa.eu. You may find this
EASA AD on the EASA website at https://ad.easa.europa.eu.
(4) You may view this EASA AD 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. EASA AD
2018-0246 may be found in the AD docket on the internet at https://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-
2018-1062.
(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 December 14, 2018.
Michael Kaszycki,
Acting Director, System Oversight Division, Aircraft Certification
Service.
[FR Doc. 2018-28067 Filed 12-27-18; 8:45 am]
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