Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes, 13110-13114 [2019-06405]
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result in engine fire, damage to the engine,
and damage to the airplane.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the
compliance times specified, unless already
done.
(g) Required Actions
No later than the next engine shop visit
after the effective date of this AD, do the
following:
(1) Remove any of the 24 fuel nozzles, part
number (P/N) 51J235 or 51J344, and replace
with P/N 51J397.
(2) Replace the fuel nozzle manifold
supply assemblies and install new brackets
and clamps on the fuel supply manifolds in
accordance with the ‘‘For Engines Installed
on Aircraft’’ or ‘‘For Engines Not Installed on
Aircraft’’ sections, as applicable, of the
Accomplishment Instructions in Pratt &
Whitney Service Bulletin (SB) PW4ENG 73–
224, dated November 8, 2017.
(h) Definitions
For the purpose of this AD, an ‘‘engine
shop visit’’ is the induction of an engine into
the shop for maintenance involving the
separation of pairs of major mating engine
case flanges, except for the following
situations, which do not constitute an engine
shop visit:
(1) Separation of engine flanges solely for
the purposes of transportation of the engine
without subsequent maintenance.
(2) Separation of engine flanges solely for
the purposes of replacing the fan or
propulsor without subsequent maintenance.
(i) Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs)
(1) The Manager, ECO Branch, FAA, has
the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD,
if requested using the procedures found in 14
CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19,
send your request to your principal inspector
or local Flight Standards District Office, as
appropriate. If sending information directly
to the manager of the certification office,
send it to the attention of the person
identified in paragraph (j) of this AD.
Information may be emailed to: ANE-ADAMOC@faa.gov.
(2) Before using any approved AMOC,
notify your appropriate principal inspector,
or lacking a principal inspector, the manager
of the local flight standards district office/
certificate holding district office.
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(j) Related Information
For more information about this AD,
contact Scott Hopper, Aerospace Engineer,
ECO Branch, FAA, 1200 District Avenue,
Burlington, MA 01803; phone: 781–238–
7154; fax: 781–238–7199; email:
scott.hopper@faa.gov.
(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 the AD specifies otherwise.
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(i) Pratt & Whitney Service Bulletin
PW4ENG 73–224, dated November 8, 2017.
(ii) [Reserved]
(3) For Pratt & Whitney service information
identified in this AD, contact Pratt &
Whitney, 400 Main Street, East Hartford, CT
06108; phone: 860–565–8770; fax: 860–565–
4503.
(4) You may view this service information
at the FAA, Engine and Propeller Standards
Branch, 1200 District Avenue, Burlington,
MA 01803. For information on the
availability of this material at the FAA, call
781–238–7759.
(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 Burlington, Massachusetts, on
March 19, 2019.
Karen M. Grant,
Acting Manager, Engine and Propeller
Standards Branch, Aircraft Certification
Service.
[FR Doc. R1–2019–05708 Filed 4–3–19; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 1301–00–D
Examining the AD Docket
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2018–0704; Product
Identifier 2018–NM–066–AD; Amendment
39–19601; AD 2019–06–03]
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Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS
Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
We are adopting a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for all
Airbus SAS Model A330–200 Freighter,
–200, and –300 series airplanes; and
Airbus SAS Model A340–200, –300,
–500, and –600 series airplanes. This
AD was prompted by reports of
depressurization of hydraulic reservoirs
caused by air leakage from the pressure
relief valve (PRV) of the hydraulic
reservoir (HR) due to the extrusion of
the O-ring seal from certain HR PRVs.
This AD requires replacing affected
PRVs and re-identifying affected HRs.
We are issuing this AD to address the
unsafe condition on these products.
DATES: This AD is effective May 9, 2019.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of certain publications listed in this AD
as of May 9, 2019.
SUMMARY:
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For Airbus 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.A330-A340@airbus.com;
internet https://www.airbus.com. For
Safran service information identified in
this final rule, contact Safran Aero
Boosters, 121 Route de Liers, 4041
Milmort (Herstal), Belgium; telephone:
+32 4 278 8111; fax: +32 4 278 52 07;
internet https://www.safran-aeroboosters.com, or https://www.safrangroup.com/company/safran-aeroboosters. 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–2018–0704.
ADDRESSES:
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You may examine the AD docket on
the internet at https://
www.regulations.gov by searching for
and locating Docket No. FAA–2018–
0704; 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 all Airbus SAS Model A330–
200 Freighter, –200, and –300 series
airplanes; and Airbus SAS Model A340–
200, –300, –500, and –600 series
airplanes. The NPRM published in the
Federal Register on August 3, 2018 (83
FR 38088). The NPRM was prompted by
reports of depressurization of HRs
caused by air leakage from the PRV of
the HR due to the extrusion of the O-
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ring seal from certain HR PRVs. The
NPRM proposed to require identifying
the part number of the HR, and
replacing and re-identifying affected HR
PRVs. We are issuing this AD to address
air leakage from the HR PRV, which
could lead to the loss of one or more
hydraulic systems, with the possible
loss of control 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 2018–0064,
dated March 23, 2018 (referred to after
this as the Mandatory Continuing
Airworthiness Information, or ‘‘the
MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe condition
for all Airbus SAS Model A330–200
Freighter, –200, and –300 series
airplanes; and Airbus SAS Model A340–
200, –300, –500, and –600 series
airplanes. The MCAI states:
Some events of depressurisation of
hydraulic reservoirs have been reported, due
to air leakage from the HR PRV [hydraulic
reservoir pressure relief valve]. The results of
the investigations revealed that the air
leakage was due to the extrusion of the Oring seal from the HR PRV. This may have
happened during HR maintenance, testing or
during flight, if HR over-filling was
performed, as a result of which hydraulic
fluid could pass through the PRV, causing
[the] PRV seal to migrate from its nominal
position, leading to loss of HR pressurisation.
This condition, if not detected and
corrected, could lead to the loss of one or
more hydraulic systems, possibly resulting in
loss of control of the aeroplane.
To address this potential unsafe condition,
Airbus issued the AOT [Alert Operators
Transmission (AOT) A29L005–16, dated June
28, 2016] to provide instructions to inspect
the HR fluid level of each hydraulic circuit
and to provide instructions for certain
actions when servicing with hydraulic fluid
is accomplished on an HR. Consequently,
EASA published AD 2016–0107
[corresponding to FAA AD 2017–01–08,
Amendment 39–18775 (82 FR 1593, January
6, 2017) (‘‘2017–01–08’’)] to require
accomplishment of these actions for
aeroplanes in service.
Since that [EASA] AD was issued, it was
determined that the detected air leakage was
due to the extrusion of the O-ring seal from
a specific batch of HR PRV. Airbus published
the applicable inspection SB [service
bulletin] to inspect the HR of each hydraulic
circuit and to provide instructions to identify
the affected parts, and the Modification SB to
provide instructions for replacement of each
affected part fitted on an affected HR.
For the reasons described above, this
[EASA] AD retains the requirements of EASA
AD 2016–0107, which is superseded, and
requires the [identification and] replacement
[and re-identification] of the affected parts.
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–
0704.
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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.
Request To Clarify Definitions Section
Delta Air Lines (DAL) asked that
certain language related to parts
identified in paragraphs (g)(2) through
(g)(4) of the proposed AD be clarified.
DAL recommended that all PRVs having
part number (P/N) 42F0026 and a serial
number (S/N) identified in Safran
Vendor Service Bulletin 42–29–005,
Revision 01, dated September 26, 2017;
and Safran Vendor Service Bulletin 42–
29–006, Revision 01, dated September
27, 2017; be replaced with P/N 42F0029,
or re-identified as P/N 42F0030,
regardless of the HR they are installed
on. DAL stated that the proposed AD
does not adequately address PRVs
having P/N 42F0026 listed in the
referenced Safran service information,
and installed on unaffected HRs. DAL
added that it has had PRV and HR
failures and has removed PRVs and HRs
from other locations for replacement;
therefore, an operator could do the
proposed inspections and modification,
but negate AD compliance by removing
a PRV listed in the referenced Safran
service information and installing it on
an affected HR, or removing an HR and
installing an affected HR on an airplane
with a PRV listed in the referenced
Safran service information.
We agree with the commenter’s
request to clarify certain language in
paragraphs (g)(2) thorough (g)(4) of this
AD for the reasons provided. Affected
PRVs with a part number and serial
number identified in Safran Vendor
Service Bulletin 42–29–005, Revision
01, dated September 26, 2017; or Safran
Vendor Service Bulletin 42–29–006,
Revision 01, dated September 27, 2017;
could be installed on an unaffected HR.
Therefore, we have clarified the
language in paragraphs (g)(2) thorough
(g)(4) of this AD as suggested.
Request To Clarify Terminating Action
DAL asked that the terminating action
specified in paragraph (k) of the
proposed AD be broken out into
paragraphs for Groups 1 and 2 airplanes
for clarification of the terminating
actions for the requirements of AD
2017–01–08. DAL stated that paragraph
(k) of the proposed AD does not address
PRVs installed on affected HRs having
P/N 42F0026 (units re-identified as P/N
42F0030). DAL noted that as a result of
this, it could be interpreted that PRVs
re-identified as P/N 42F0030 are still
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affected by the requirements in AD
2017–01–08. DAL added that this does
not seem to be the intent of the
proposed AD.
We agree to clarify. As stated
previously, we have revised paragraph
(g)(2) of this AD to clarify the definition
of an affected part. As specified in
paragraph (g)(4) of this AD, Group 2
airplanes do not have an affected part.
We note that all affected parts must be
replaced and re-identified. Therefore,
we have clarified the terminating action
specified in paragraph (j) of this AD
(paragraph (k) of the proposed AD) to
specify that replacing all affected parts,
as required by paragraph (h) of this AD
(paragraph (i) of the proposed AD),
terminates the requirements of AD
2017–01–08.
We note that re-identifying all
unaffected parts is not required by this
AD because re-identification of
unaffected parts is only recommended
for traceability purposes. Operators can
choose to re-identify unaffected parts for
their own tracking purposes, but
because these parts are unaffected, we
do not require re-identification in this
AD. This AD only specifies terminating
action for AD 2017–01–08 for airplanes
on which actions in this AD are done.
For any action other than the
replacement required by this AD,
operators can request an AMOC to AD
2017–01–08 in accordance with the
procedures specified in paragraph (l)(1)
of AD 2017–01–08. We have not
changed this AD in either regard.
Request To Clarify Parts ReIdentification Requirement
DAL asked that the parts reidentification specified in paragraph
(j)(2) of the proposed AD be clarified.
DAL stated that paragraph (j)(2) of the
proposed AD specifies re-identifying the
part numbers of affected PRVs and HRs
for Group 2 airplanes; however,
paragraph (g)(4) of the proposed AD
specifies that Group 2 airplanes do not
have affected PRVs. DAL added that as
a result of this, paragraphs (g)(2) and
(j)(4) of the proposed AD are
contradictory.
We agree with the commenter’s
request. Since Group 2 airplanes by
definition do not have affected PRVs
installed, there is no need to re-identify
the part numbers. We have deleted
paragraph (j)(2) of the proposed AD
from this final rule. We have also
redesignated paragraph (j)(1) of the
proposed AD as paragraph (i) of this AD.
Additional Changes Made to This Final
Rule
We have removed paragraph (h), ‘‘Part
Number Inspection,’’ of the proposed
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AD from this final rule. That action is
included in the procedure for the part
re-identification required by paragraph
(i) of this AD (paragraph (j) of the
proposed AD). We have redesignated
subsequent paragraphs of this AD
accordingly.
We have also changed ‘‘PRV’’ to
‘‘part’’ in paragraphs (g), (h), and (k) of
this AD (paragraphs (g), (i), and (l) of the
proposed AD).
Conclusion
We reviewed the relevant data,
considered the comments received, and
determined that air safety and the
public interest require adopting this
final rule with the changes described
previously and 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.
We also determined that these
changes will not increase the economic
burden on any operator or increase the
scope of this final rule.
Related Service Information Under 1
CFR Part 51
Airbus has issued the following
service information, which describes
procedures for replacing affected PRVs
and re-identifying affected HRs. These
documents are distinct since they apply
to different airplane models.
• Service Bulletin A330–29–3131,
dated August 11, 2017.
• Service Bulletin A330–29–3132,
dated August 11, 2017.
• Service Bulletin A330–29–3133,
dated August 11, 2017.
• Service Bulletin A340–29–4099,
dated August 11, 2017.
• Service Bulletin A340–29–4100,
dated August 11, 2017.
• Service Bulletin A340–29–4101,
dated August 11, 2017.
• Service Bulletin A340–29–5026,
dated August 11, 2017.
Safran has issued Vendor Service
Bulletin 42–29–005, Revision 01, dated
September 26, 2017; and Vendor Service
Bulletin 42–29–006, Revision 01, dated
September 27, 2017. This service
information describes procedures for
replacing affected PRVs, including the
serial numbers of those PRVs. These
documents are distinct since they apply
to different airplane models.
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
Labor cost
Parts cost
Up to 6 work-hours × $85 per hour = Up to $510 ......................................................
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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
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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.
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Cost per product
Up to $3,900 ..........
Cost on U.S.
operators
Up to $401,700.
Adoption of the Amendment
Accordingly, under the authority
delegated to me by the Administrator,
the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as
follows:
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
DIRECTIVES
1. The authority citation for part 39
continues to read as follows:
■
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):
■
2019–06–03 Airbus SAS: Amendment 39–
19601; Docket No. FAA–2018–0704;
Product Identifier 2018–NM–066–AD.
(a) Effective Date
This AD is effective May 9, 2019.
(b) Affected ADs
This AD affects AD 2017–01–08,
Amendment 39–18775 (82 FR 1593, January
6, 2017) (‘‘AD 2017–01–08’’).
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to the airplanes identified
in paragraphs (c)(1), (c)(2), (c)(3), (c)(4), (c)(5),
and (c)(6) of this AD, certificated in any
category, all manufacturer serial numbers.
(1) Airbus SAS Model A330–223F and
–243F airplanes.
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(d) Subject
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(h) Replacement
For Group 1 airplanes: At the applicable
time specified in table 1 to paragraphs (g),
(h), and (i) of this AD, replace each affected
part in accordance with the applicable
service information specified in paragraphs
(h)(1) through (h)(7) of this AD.
(1) Airbus Service Bulletin A330–29–3131,
dated August 11, 2017.
(2) Airbus Service Bulletin A330–29–3132,
dated August 11, 2017.
(3) Airbus Service Bulletin A330–29–3133,
dated August 11, 2017.
(4) Airbus Service Bulletin A340–29–4099,
dated August 11. 2017.
(5) Airbus Service Bulletin A340–29–4100,
dated August 11, 2017.
(6) Airbus Service Bulletin A340–29–4101,
dated August 11, 2017.
(7) Airbus Service Bulletin A340–29–5026,
dated August 11, 2017.
(i) Part Re-Identification
For Group 1 airplanes: Concurrently with
the replacement of the affected part required
by paragraph (h) of this AD, re-identify the
part numbers of affected HRs as specified in
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(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the
compliance times specified, unless already
done.
(g) Definitions for This AD
(1) Affected HRs are identified in table 1
to paragraphs (g), (h), and (i) of this AD.
(2) Affected parts are PRVs that have part
number (P/N) 42F0026 and a serial number
(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by reports of
depressurization of hydraulic reservoirs
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(HRs) caused by air leakage from the pressure
relief valve (PRV) of the HR due to the
extrusion of the O-ring seal from certain HR
PRVs. We are issuing this AD to address air
leakage from the HR PRV, which could lead
to the loss of one or more hydraulic systems,
with the possible loss of control of the
airplane.
table 1 to paragraphs (g), (h), and (i) of this
AD, in accordance with the applicable
service information specified in paragraphs
(h)(1) through (h)(7) of this AD.
(j) Terminating Action for AD 2017–01–08
Replacement of all affected parts on an
airplane, as required by paragraph (h) of this
AD, terminates all requirements of AD 2017–
01–08 for that airplane.
(k) Parts Installation Prohibition
(1) For Group 1 airplanes: After
replacement of all affected parts as required
by paragraph (h) of this AD, do not install
any affected part.
(2) For Group 2 airplanes: As of the
effective date of this AD, do not install any
affected part.
(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
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(S/N) identified in Safran Vendor Service
Bulletin 42–29–005, Revision 01, dated
September 26, 2017; and Safran Vendor
Service Bulletin 42–29–006, Revision 01,
dated September 27, 2017; as applicable.
(3) Group 1 airplanes have an affected part
installed.
(4) Group 2 airplanes do not have an
affected part installed. A Model A330
airplane on which Airbus SAS modifications
206863, 206864, and 206965 have been
embodied in production is a Group 2
airplane, provided the airplane remains in
that configuration.
(5) In table 1 to paragraphs (g), (h), and (i)
of this AD: Green hydraulic circuit is (G),
blue hydraulic circuit is (B), and yellow
hydraulic circuit is (Y).
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 Branch, send it
to the attention of the person identified in
paragraph (m)(2) of this AD. Information may
be emailed to: 9-ANM-116-AMOCREQUESTS@faa.gov. Before using any
approved AMOC, notify your appropriate
principal inspector, or lacking a principal
inspector, the manager of the local flight
standards district office/certificate holding
district office.
(2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any
requirement in this AD to obtain corrective
actions from a manufacturer, the action must
be accomplished using a method approved
by the Manager, International Section,
Transport Standards Branch, FAA; or the
European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA); or
Airbus SAS’s EASA Design Organization
Approval (DOA). If approved by the DOA,
the approval must include the DOAauthorized signature.
(3) Required for Compliance (RC): If any
service information contains procedures or
tests that are identified as RC, those
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(2) Airbus SAS Model A330–201, –202,
–203, –223, and –243 airplanes.
(3) Airbus SAS Model A330–301, –302,
–303, –321, –322, –323, –341, –342, and –343
airplanes.
(4) Airbus SAS Model A340–211, –212,
and –213 airplanes.
(5) Airbus SAS Model A340–311, –312,
and –313 airplanes.
(6) Airbus SAS Model A340–541 and –642
airplanes.
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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
2018–0064, dated March 23, 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–2018–0704.
(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.
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(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 A330–29–3131,
dated August 11, 2017.
(ii) Airbus Service Bulletin A330–29–3132,
dated August 11, 2017.
(iii) Airbus Service Bulletin A330–29–
3133, dated August 11, 2017.
(iv) Airbus Service Bulletin A340–29–
4099, dated August 11, 2017.
(v) Airbus Service Bulletin A340–29–4100,
dated August 11, 2017.
(vi) Airbus Service Bulletin A340–29–
4101, dated August 11, 2017.
(vii) Airbus Service Bulletin A340–29–
5026, dated August 11, 2017.
(viii) Safran Vendor Service Bulletin 42–
29–005, Revision 01, dated September 26,
2017.
(ix) Safran Vendor Service Bulletin 42–29–
006, Revision 01, dated September 27, 2017.
(3) For Airbus 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) For Safran service information
identified in this final rule, contact Safran
Aero Boosters, 121 Route de Liers, 4041
Milmort (Herstal), Belgium; telephone: +32 4
278 8111; fax: +32 4 278 52 07; internet
https://www.safran-aero-boosters.com, or
https://www.safran-group.com/company/
safran-aero-boosters.
(5) You may view this service information
at the FAA, Transport Standards Branch,
2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For
information on the availability of this
material at the FAA, call 206–231–3195.
(6) You may view this service information
that is incorporated by reference at the
National Archives and Records
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
March 22, 2019.
Michael Kaszycki,
Acting Director, System Oversight Division,
Aircraft Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 2019–06405 Filed 4–3–19; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND
SPACE ADMINISTRATION
14 CFR Parts 1264 and 1271
RIN 2700–AE48
[Document Number NASA–19–003: Docket
Number NASA–2019–0002]
Implementation of the Federal Civil
Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act and
Adjustment of Amounts for 2019
National Aeronautics and
Space Administration.
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
The National Aeronautics and
Space Administration (NASA) has
adopted a final rule making inflation
adjustments to civil monetary penalties
within its jurisdiction. This final rule
represents the annual 2019 inflation
adjustments of monetary penalties.
These adjustments are required by the
SUMMARY:
Federal Civil Penalties Inflation
Adjustment Act Improvements Act of
2015.
This final rule is effective April
4, 2019.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Bryan R. Diederich, Office of the
General Counsel, NASA Headquarters,
telephone (202) 358–0216.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
DATES:
I. Background
The Inflation Adjustment Act, as
amended by the 2015 Act, required
Federal agencies to adjust the civil
penalty amounts within their
jurisdiction for inflation by July 1, 2016.
Subsequent to the 2016 adjustment,
Federal agencies were required to make
an annual inflation adjustment by
January 15 every year thereafter.1 Under
the amended Act, any increase in a civil
penalty made under the Act will apply
to penalties assessed after the increase
takes effect, including penalties whose
associated violation predated the
increase.2 The inflation adjustments
mandated by the Act serve to maintain
the deterrent effect of civil penalties and
to promote compliance with the law.
Pursuant to the Act, adjustments to
the civil penalties are required to be
made by January 15 of each year. The
annual adjustments are based on the
percent change between the U.S.
Department of Labor’s Consumer Price
Index for All Urban Consumers
(‘‘CPI–U’’) for the month of October
preceding the date of the adjustment,
and the CPI–U for October of the prior
year (28 U.S.C. 2461 note, section
(5)(b)(1)). Based on that formula, the
cost-of-living adjustment multiplier for
2019 is 1.02522 percent. Pursuant to the
2015 Act, adjustments are rounded to
the nearest dollar.
II. The Final Rule
This final rule makes the required
adjustments to civil penalties for 2019.
Applying the 2019 multiplier above, the
adjustments for each penalty are
summarized below.
Penalty description
Program Fraud Civil Remedies Act of 1986 ................
Department of the Interior and Related Agencies Appropriations Act of 1989, Public Law 101–121, sec.
319.
Department of the Interior and Related Agencies Appropriations Act of 1989, Public Law 101–121, sec.
319.
Maximum Penalties for False Claims ...........................
Minimum Penalty for use of appropriated funds to
lobby or influence certain contracts.
$11,181
19,639
$11,463
20,134
Maximum Penalty for use of appropriated funds to
lobby or influence certain contracts.
196,387
201,340
1 See
28 U.S.C. 2461 note.
VerDate Sep<11>2014
17:03 Apr 03, 2019
2018 penalty
Penalty
adjusted
for 2019
Law
2 Inflation Adjustment Act section 6, codified at
28 U.S.C. 2461 note.
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[Federal Register Volume 84, Number 65 (Thursday, April 4, 2019)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 13110-13114]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2019-06405]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2018-0704; Product Identifier 2018-NM-066-AD; Amendment
39-19601; AD 2019-06-03]
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 all
Airbus SAS Model A330-200 Freighter, -200, and -300 series airplanes;
and Airbus SAS Model A340-200, -300, -500, and -600 series airplanes.
This AD was prompted by reports of depressurization of hydraulic
reservoirs caused by air leakage from the pressure relief valve (PRV)
of the hydraulic reservoir (HR) due to the extrusion of the O-ring seal
from certain HR PRVs. This AD requires replacing affected PRVs and re-
identifying affected HRs. We are issuing this AD to address the unsafe
condition on these products.
DATES: This AD is effective May 9, 2019.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of certain publications listed in this AD as of May 9, 2019.
ADDRESSES: For Airbus 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. For Safran service information
identified in this final rule, contact Safran Aero Boosters, 121 Route
de Liers, 4041 Milmort (Herstal), Belgium; telephone: +32 4 278 8111;
fax: +32 4 278 52 07; internet https://www.safran-aero-boosters.com, or
https://www.safran-group.com/company/safran-aero-boosters. 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-
0704.
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-
0704; 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 all Airbus SAS Model A330-
200 Freighter, -200, and -300 series airplanes; and Airbus SAS Model
A340-200, -300, -500, and -600 series airplanes. The NPRM published in
the Federal Register on August 3, 2018 (83 FR 38088). The NPRM was
prompted by reports of depressurization of HRs caused by air leakage
from the PRV of the HR due to the extrusion of the O-
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ring seal from certain HR PRVs. The NPRM proposed to require
identifying the part number of the HR, and replacing and re-identifying
affected HR PRVs. We are issuing this AD to address air leakage from
the HR PRV, which could lead to the loss of one or more hydraulic
systems, with the possible loss of control 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
2018-0064, dated March 23, 2018 (referred to after this as the
Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or ``the MCAI''), to
correct an unsafe condition for all Airbus SAS Model A330-200
Freighter, -200, and -300 series airplanes; and Airbus SAS Model A340-
200, -300, -500, and -600 series airplanes. The MCAI states:
Some events of depressurisation of hydraulic reservoirs have
been reported, due to air leakage from the HR PRV [hydraulic
reservoir pressure relief valve]. The results of the investigations
revealed that the air leakage was due to the extrusion of the O-ring
seal from the HR PRV. This may have happened during HR maintenance,
testing or during flight, if HR over-filling was performed, as a
result of which hydraulic fluid could pass through the PRV, causing
[the] PRV seal to migrate from its nominal position, leading to loss
of HR pressurisation.
This condition, if not detected and corrected, could lead to the
loss of one or more hydraulic systems, possibly resulting in loss of
control of the aeroplane.
To address this potential unsafe condition, Airbus issued the
AOT [Alert Operators Transmission (AOT) A29L005-16, dated June 28,
2016] to provide instructions to inspect the HR fluid level of each
hydraulic circuit and to provide instructions for certain actions
when servicing with hydraulic fluid is accomplished on an HR.
Consequently, EASA published AD 2016-0107 [corresponding to FAA AD
2017-01-08, Amendment 39-18775 (82 FR 1593, January 6, 2017)
(``2017-01-08'')] to require accomplishment of these actions for
aeroplanes in service.
Since that [EASA] AD was issued, it was determined that the
detected air leakage was due to the extrusion of the O-ring seal
from a specific batch of HR PRV. Airbus published the applicable
inspection SB [service bulletin] to inspect the HR of each hydraulic
circuit and to provide instructions to identify the affected parts,
and the Modification SB to provide instructions for replacement of
each affected part fitted on an affected HR.
For the reasons described above, this [EASA] AD retains the
requirements of EASA AD 2016-0107, which is superseded, and requires
the [identification and] replacement [and re-identification] of the
affected parts.
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-
0704.
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.
Request To Clarify Definitions Section
Delta Air Lines (DAL) asked that certain language related to parts
identified in paragraphs (g)(2) through (g)(4) of the proposed AD be
clarified. DAL recommended that all PRVs having part number (P/N)
42F0026 and a serial number (S/N) identified in Safran Vendor Service
Bulletin 42-29-005, Revision 01, dated September 26, 2017; and Safran
Vendor Service Bulletin 42-29-006, Revision 01, dated September 27,
2017; be replaced with P/N 42F0029, or re-identified as P/N 42F0030,
regardless of the HR they are installed on. DAL stated that the
proposed AD does not adequately address PRVs having P/N 42F0026 listed
in the referenced Safran service information, and installed on
unaffected HRs. DAL added that it has had PRV and HR failures and has
removed PRVs and HRs from other locations for replacement; therefore,
an operator could do the proposed inspections and modification, but
negate AD compliance by removing a PRV listed in the referenced Safran
service information and installing it on an affected HR, or removing an
HR and installing an affected HR on an airplane with a PRV listed in
the referenced Safran service information.
We agree with the commenter's request to clarify certain language
in paragraphs (g)(2) thorough (g)(4) of this AD for the reasons
provided. Affected PRVs with a part number and serial number identified
in Safran Vendor Service Bulletin 42-29-005, Revision 01, dated
September 26, 2017; or Safran Vendor Service Bulletin 42-29-006,
Revision 01, dated September 27, 2017; could be installed on an
unaffected HR. Therefore, we have clarified the language in paragraphs
(g)(2) thorough (g)(4) of this AD as suggested.
Request To Clarify Terminating Action
DAL asked that the terminating action specified in paragraph (k) of
the proposed AD be broken out into paragraphs for Groups 1 and 2
airplanes for clarification of the terminating actions for the
requirements of AD 2017-01-08. DAL stated that paragraph (k) of the
proposed AD does not address PRVs installed on affected HRs having P/N
42F0026 (units re-identified as P/N 42F0030). DAL noted that as a
result of this, it could be interpreted that PRVs re-identified as P/N
42F0030 are still affected by the requirements in AD 2017-01-08. DAL
added that this does not seem to be the intent of the proposed AD.
We agree to clarify. As stated previously, we have revised
paragraph (g)(2) of this AD to clarify the definition of an affected
part. As specified in paragraph (g)(4) of this AD, Group 2 airplanes do
not have an affected part.
We note that all affected parts must be replaced and re-identified.
Therefore, we have clarified the terminating action specified in
paragraph (j) of this AD (paragraph (k) of the proposed AD) to specify
that replacing all affected parts, as required by paragraph (h) of this
AD (paragraph (i) of the proposed AD), terminates the requirements of
AD 2017-01-08.
We note that re-identifying all unaffected parts is not required by
this AD because re-identification of unaffected parts is only
recommended for traceability purposes. Operators can choose to re-
identify unaffected parts for their own tracking purposes, but because
these parts are unaffected, we do not require re-identification in this
AD. This AD only specifies terminating action for AD 2017-01-08 for
airplanes on which actions in this AD are done. For any action other
than the replacement required by this AD, operators can request an AMOC
to AD 2017-01-08 in accordance with the procedures specified in
paragraph (l)(1) of AD 2017-01-08. We have not changed this AD in
either regard.
Request To Clarify Parts Re-Identification Requirement
DAL asked that the parts re-identification specified in paragraph
(j)(2) of the proposed AD be clarified. DAL stated that paragraph
(j)(2) of the proposed AD specifies re-identifying the part numbers of
affected PRVs and HRs for Group 2 airplanes; however, paragraph (g)(4)
of the proposed AD specifies that Group 2 airplanes do not have
affected PRVs. DAL added that as a result of this, paragraphs (g)(2)
and (j)(4) of the proposed AD are contradictory.
We agree with the commenter's request. Since Group 2 airplanes by
definition do not have affected PRVs installed, there is no need to re-
identify the part numbers. We have deleted paragraph (j)(2) of the
proposed AD from this final rule. We have also redesignated paragraph
(j)(1) of the proposed AD as paragraph (i) of this AD.
Additional Changes Made to This Final Rule
We have removed paragraph (h), ``Part Number Inspection,'' of the
proposed
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AD from this final rule. That action is included in the procedure for
the part re-identification required by paragraph (i) of this AD
(paragraph (j) of the proposed AD). We have redesignated subsequent
paragraphs of this AD accordingly.
We have also changed ``PRV'' to ``part'' in paragraphs (g), (h),
and (k) of this AD (paragraphs (g), (i), and (l) of the proposed AD).
Conclusion
We reviewed the relevant data, considered the comments received,
and determined that air safety and the public interest require adopting
this final rule with the changes described previously and 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.
We also determined that these changes will not increase the
economic burden on any operator or increase the scope of this final
rule.
Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51
Airbus has issued the following service information, which
describes procedures for replacing affected PRVs and re-identifying
affected HRs. These documents are distinct since they apply to
different airplane models.
Service Bulletin A330-29-3131, dated August 11, 2017.
Service Bulletin A330-29-3132, dated August 11, 2017.
Service Bulletin A330-29-3133, dated August 11, 2017.
Service Bulletin A340-29-4099, dated August 11, 2017.
Service Bulletin A340-29-4100, dated August 11, 2017.
Service Bulletin A340-29-4101, dated August 11, 2017.
Service Bulletin A340-29-5026, dated August 11, 2017.
Safran has issued Vendor Service Bulletin 42-29-005, Revision 01,
dated September 26, 2017; and Vendor Service Bulletin 42-29-006,
Revision 01, dated September 27, 2017. This service information
describes procedures for replacing affected PRVs, including the serial
numbers of those PRVs. These documents are distinct since they apply to
different airplane models.
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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Labor cost Parts cost Cost per product Cost on U.S. operators
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Up to 6 work-hours x $85 per hour $3,390 Up to $3,900................. Up to $401,700.
= Up to $510.
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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
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
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 adding the following new airworthiness
directive (AD):
2019-06-03 Airbus SAS: Amendment 39-19601; Docket No. FAA-2018-0704;
Product Identifier 2018-NM-066-AD.
(a) Effective Date
This AD is effective May 9, 2019.
(b) Affected ADs
This AD affects AD 2017-01-08, Amendment 39-18775 (82 FR 1593,
January 6, 2017) (``AD 2017-01-08'').
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to the airplanes identified in paragraphs
(c)(1), (c)(2), (c)(3), (c)(4), (c)(5), and (c)(6) of this AD,
certificated in any category, all manufacturer serial numbers.
(1) Airbus SAS Model A330-223F and -243F airplanes.
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(2) Airbus SAS Model A330-201, -202, -203, -223, and -243
airplanes.
(3) Airbus SAS Model A330-301, -302, -303, -321, -322, -323, -
341, -342, and -343 airplanes.
(4) Airbus SAS Model A340-211, -212, and -213 airplanes.
(5) Airbus SAS Model A340-311, -312, and -313 airplanes.
(6) Airbus SAS Model A340-541 and -642 airplanes.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 29, Hydraulic
power.
(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by reports of depressurization of hydraulic
reservoirs (HRs) caused by air leakage from the pressure relief
valve (PRV) of the HR due to the extrusion of the O-ring seal from
certain HR PRVs. We are issuing this AD to address air leakage from
the HR PRV, which could lead to the loss of one or more hydraulic
systems, with the possible loss of control of the airplane.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified,
unless already done.
(g) Definitions for This AD
(1) Affected HRs are identified in table 1 to paragraphs (g),
(h), and (i) of this AD.
(2) Affected parts are PRVs that have part number (P/N) 42F0026
and a serial number (S/N) identified in Safran Vendor Service
Bulletin 42-29-005, Revision 01, dated September 26, 2017; and
Safran Vendor Service Bulletin 42-29-006, Revision 01, dated
September 27, 2017; as applicable.
(3) Group 1 airplanes have an affected part installed.
(4) Group 2 airplanes do not have an affected part installed. A
Model A330 airplane on which Airbus SAS modifications 206863,
206864, and 206965 have been embodied in production is a Group 2
airplane, provided the airplane remains in that configuration.
(5) In table 1 to paragraphs (g), (h), and (i) of this AD: Green
hydraulic circuit is (G), blue hydraulic circuit is (B), and yellow
hydraulic circuit is (Y).
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(h) Replacement
For Group 1 airplanes: At the applicable time specified in table
1 to paragraphs (g), (h), and (i) of this AD, replace each affected
part in accordance with the applicable service information specified
in paragraphs (h)(1) through (h)(7) of this AD.
(1) Airbus Service Bulletin A330-29-3131, dated August 11, 2017.
(2) Airbus Service Bulletin A330-29-3132, dated August 11, 2017.
(3) Airbus Service Bulletin A330-29-3133, dated August 11, 2017.
(4) Airbus Service Bulletin A340-29-4099, dated August 11. 2017.
(5) Airbus Service Bulletin A340-29-4100, dated August 11, 2017.
(6) Airbus Service Bulletin A340-29-4101, dated August 11, 2017.
(7) Airbus Service Bulletin A340-29-5026, dated August 11, 2017.
(i) Part Re-Identification
For Group 1 airplanes: Concurrently with the replacement of the
affected part required by paragraph (h) of this AD, re-identify the
part numbers of affected HRs as specified in table 1 to paragraphs
(g), (h), and (i) of this AD, in accordance with the applicable
service information specified in paragraphs (h)(1) through (h)(7) of
this AD.
(j) Terminating Action for AD 2017-01-08
Replacement of all affected parts on an airplane, as required by
paragraph (h) of this AD, terminates all requirements of AD 2017-01-
08 for that airplane.
(k) Parts Installation Prohibition
(1) For Group 1 airplanes: After replacement of all affected
parts as required by paragraph (h) of this AD, do not install any
affected part.
(2) For Group 2 airplanes: As of the effective date of this AD,
do not install any affected part.
(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 International Branch, send it to the attention of
the person 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 Airbus SAS's EASA Design Organization
Approval (DOA). If approved by the DOA, the approval must include
the DOA-authorized signature.
(3) Required for Compliance (RC): If any service information
contains procedures or tests that are identified as RC, those
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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 2018-0064, dated March 23, 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-2018-0704.
(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 A330-29-3131, dated August 11, 2017.
(ii) Airbus Service Bulletin A330-29-3132, dated August 11,
2017.
(iii) Airbus Service Bulletin A330-29-3133, dated August 11,
2017.
(iv) Airbus Service Bulletin A340-29-4099, dated August 11,
2017.
(v) Airbus Service Bulletin A340-29-4100, dated August 11, 2017.
(vi) Airbus Service Bulletin A340-29-4101, dated August 11,
2017.
(vii) Airbus Service Bulletin A340-29-5026, dated August 11,
2017.
(viii) Safran Vendor Service Bulletin 42-29-005, Revision 01,
dated September 26, 2017.
(ix) Safran Vendor Service Bulletin 42-29-006, Revision 01,
dated September 27, 2017.
(3) For Airbus 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) For Safran service information identified in this final
rule, contact Safran Aero Boosters, 121 Route de Liers, 4041 Milmort
(Herstal), Belgium; telephone: +32 4 278 8111; fax: +32 4 278 52 07;
internet https://www.safran-aero-boosters.com, or https://www.safran-group.com/company/safran-aero-boosters.
(5) You may view this service information at the FAA, Transport
Standards Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For
information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call
206-231-3195.
(6) You may view this service information that is incorporated
by reference at the National Archives and Records 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 March 22, 2019.
Michael Kaszycki,
Acting Director, System Oversight Division, Aircraft Certification
Service.
[FR Doc. 2019-06405 Filed 4-3-19; 8:45 am]
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