Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes, 14602-14605 [2019-07188]
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Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
§ 39.13
[Amended]
2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
the following new airworthiness
directive (AD):
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2019–06–12 Airbus SAS: Amendment 39–
19610; Docket No. FAA–2019–0191;
Product Identifier 2018–NM–161–AD.
(a) Effective Date
This AD becomes effective April 26, 2019.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to the airplanes identified
in paragraphs (c)(1) and (c)(2) of this AD,
certificated in any category, all manufacturer
serial numbers.
(1) Airbus SAS Model A330–201, –202,
and –203 airplanes.
(2) Airbus SAS Model A330–301, –302,
and –303 airplanes.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of
America Code 71, Powerplant.
(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by reports of
disbonds on the engine air inlet cowl inner
barrel lower panel between the back skins
and the honeycomb core of airplanes
equipped with certain engines. We are
issuing this AD to address such disbonds,
which, in combination with an engine surge,
could lead to in-flight detachment of an air
inlet cowl inner barrel, possibly resulting in
damage to the airplane.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the
compliance times specified, unless already
done.
(g) Requirements
Except as specified in paragraphs (h) and
(i) of this AD: Comply with all required
actions and compliance times specified in,
and in accordance with, European Aviation
Safety Agency (EASA) AD 2018–0228, dated
October 22, 2018 (‘‘EASA AD 2018–0228’’).
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(h) Exceptions to EASA AD 2018–0228
(1) For purposes of determining
compliance with the requirements of this AD:
Where EASA AD 2018–0228 refers to its
effective date, this AD requires using the
effective date of this AD.
(2) The ‘‘Remarks’’ section of EASA AD
2018–0228 does not apply to this AD.
(i) No Reporting Requirement
Although the service information
referenced in EASA AD 2018–0228 specifies
to submit certain information to the
manufacturer, this AD does not include that
requirement.
(j) Other FAA AD Provisions
The following provisions also apply to this
AD:
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs): The Manager, International
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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 (k) 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 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
2018–0228 that contains RC procedures and
tests: Except as required by paragraph (j)(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.
(k) Related Information
For more information about this AD,
contact Vladimir Ulyanov, Aerospace
Engineer, International Section, Transport
Standards Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th
St., Des Moines, WA 98198; phone and fax:
206–231–3229
(l) 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) European Aviation Safety Agency
(EASA) AD 2018–0228, dated October 22,
2018.
(ii) [Reserved]
(3) For EASA AD 2018–0228, contact
EASA, Konrad-Adenauer-Ufer 3, 50668
Cologne, Germany; phone: +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
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material at the FAA, call 206–231–3195.
EASA AD 2018–0228 may be found in the
AD docket on the internet at https://
www.regulations.gov by searching for and
locating Docket No. FAA–2019–0191.
(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
March 26, 2019.
Michael Kaszycki,
Acting Director, System Oversight Division,
Aircraft Certification Service.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2019–0190; Product
Identifier 2018–NM–177–AD; Amendment
39–19607; AD 2019–06–09]
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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 airplanes.
This AD was prompted by reports that
baby bassinet inserts installed on
airplane stowages and partitions were
found loose because a self-securing
fixation device (Loctite) had not been
applied. This AD requires repetitive
tightness checks of the baby bassinet
inserts installed on stowages and
partitions and, depending on findings,
accomplishment of applicable corrective
actions, as specified in an European
Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD,
which is incorporated by reference. We
are issuing this AD to address the unsafe
condition on these products.
DATES: This AD becomes effective April
26, 2019.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of a certain publication listed in this AD
as of April 26, 2019.
We must receive comments on this
AD by May 28, 2019.
ADDRESSES: You may send comments,
using the procedures found in 14 CFR
11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following
methods:
SUMMARY:
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• 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 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.
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Examining the AD Docket
You may examine the AD docket on
the internet at https://
www.regulations.gov by searching for
and locating Docket No. FAA–2019–
0190; 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
2018–0271, dated December 12, 2018
(‘‘EASA AD 2018–0271’’) (also referred
to as the Mandatory Continuing
Airworthiness Information, or ‘‘the
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MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe condition
for certain Airbus SAS Model A350–941
airplanes. The MCAI states:
Occurrences were reported that baby
bassinet inserts installed on Airbus A350
aeroplane stowages and on partitions were
found loose. Further investigation identified
that a self-securing fixation device (Loctite)
had not been applied.
This condition, if not detected and
corrected, could lead to detachment of a baby
bassinet, possibly resulting in injury to the
infant or other aeroplane occupants.
To address this potential unsafe condition,
Airbus issued the AOT [Alert Operators
Transmission A25P011–17, Revision 1, dated
December 19, 2017] to provide inspection
instructions.
For the reasons described above, this
[EASA] AD requires repetitive tightness
checks of the baby bassinet inserts installed
on stowages and partitions and, depending
on findings, accomplishment of applicable
corrective action(s).
This [EASA] AD is considered to be an
interim measure and further [EASA] AD
action may follow.
Related IBR Material Under 1 CFR Part
51
EASA AD 2018–0271 describes
procedures for repetitive tightness
checks of baby bassinets inserts
installed on stowages and partitions and
corrective actions. 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 and service information
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–
0271 described previously, as
incorporated by reference, except for
any differences identified as exceptions
in the regulatory text of this AD.
Explanation of Required Compliance
Information
In the FAA’s ongoing efforts to
improve the efficiency of the AD
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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 2018–0271
is incorporated by reference in the FAA
final rule. This AD, therefore, requires
compliance with the provisions
specified in EASA AD 2018–0271,
except for any differences identified as
exceptions in the regulatory text of this
AD. Service information specified in
EASA AD 2018–0271 that is required for
compliance with EASA AD 2018–0271
is available on the internet at https://
www.regulations.gov by searching for
and locating Docket No. FAA–2019–
0190.
FAA’s Justification and Determination
of the Effective Date
Since there are currently no domestic
operators of this product, notice and
opportunity for public comment before
issuing this AD are unnecessary. In
addition, for the reasons 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–2019–0190;
Product Identifier 2018–NM–177–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
Currently, there are no affected U.S.registered airplanes. If an affected
airplane is imported and placed on the
U.S. Register in the future, we provide
the following cost estimates to comply
with this AD:
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ESTIMATED COSTS FOR REQUIRED ACTIONS
Labor cost
Parts cost
Cost per
product
1 work-hour × $85 per hour = $85 ..........................................................................................................................
$0
$85
We estimate the following costs to do
any necessary on-condition actions that
would be required based on the results
of any required actions. We have no way
of determining the number of aircraft
that might need this on-condition
action:
ESTIMATED COSTS OF ON-CONDITION ACTIONS
Labor cost
Parts cost
Cost per
product
1 work-hour × $85 per hour = $85 ..........................................................................................................................
$0
$85
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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.
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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
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):
■
2019–06–09 Airbus SAS: Amendment 39–
19607; Docket No. FAA–2019–0190;
Product Identifier 2018–NM–177–AD.
(a) Effective Date
This AD becomes effective April 26, 2019.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to Airbus SAS Model
A350–941 airplanes, certificated in any
category, as identified in European Aviation
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Safety Agency (EASA) AD 2018–0271, dated
December 12, 2018 (‘‘EASA AD 2018–0271’’).
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of
America Code 25, Equipment/furnishings.
(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by reports that
baby bassinet inserts installed on airplane
stowages and partitions were found loose
because a self-securing fixation device
(Loctite) had not been applied. We are
issuing this AD to address this condition,
which, if not detected and corrected, could
lead to detachment of a baby bassinet,
possibly resulting in injury to the infant or
other airplane occupants.
(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 2018–0271.
(h) Exceptions to EASA AD 2018–0271
(1) For purposes of determining
compliance with the requirements of this AD:
Where EASA AD 2018–0271 refers to its
effective date, this AD requires using the
effective date of this AD.
(2) The ‘‘Remarks’’ section of EASA AD
2018–0271 does not apply to this AD.
(i) No Reporting Requirement
Although the service information
referenced in EASA AD 2018–0271 specifies
to submit certain information to the
manufacturer, this AD does not include that
requirement.
(j) 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
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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 (k) 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
2018–0271 that contains RC procedures and
tests: Except as required by paragraph (j)(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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(k) 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.
(l) 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) European Aviation Safety Agency
(EASA) AD 2018–0271, dated December 12,
2018.
(ii) [Reserved]
(3) For EASA AD 2018–0271, 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 2018–0271 may be found in the
AD docket on the internet at https://
www.regulations.gov by searching for and
locating Docket No. FAA–2019–0190.
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(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
March 26, 2019.
Michael Kaszycki,
Acting Director, System Oversight Division,
Aircraft Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 2019–07188 Filed 4–10–19; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2018–1063; Product
Identifier 2018–NM–160–AD; Amendment
39–19606; AD 2019–06–08]
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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 A330–223, A330–
223F, A330–321, A330–322, and A330–
323 airplanes. This AD was prompted
by a report of fatigue cracking in the
latch beam gussets on a certain thrust
reverser (T/R). This AD requires a onetime special detailed inspection of
certain latch beam gussets of certain
T/Rs for cracks, and modifying the latch
beam gussets of the T/Rs, if necessary,
as specified in an European Aviation
Safety Agency (EASA) AD, which is
incorporated by reference. We are
issuing this AD to address the unsafe
condition on these products.
DATES: This AD is effective May 16,
2019.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of a certain publication listed in this AD
as of May 16, 2019.
ADDRESSES: For the incorporation by
reference (IBR) material described in the
‘‘Related IBR Material Under 1 CFR part
51’’ section in SUPPLEMENTARY
INFORMATION, contact EASA, KonradAdenauer-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.
SUMMARY:
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You may view this IBR material at the
FAA, Transport Standards Branch, 2200
South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For
information on the availability of this
material at the FAA, call 206–231–3195.
It is also available in the AD docket on
the internet at https://
www.regulations.gov.
Examining the AD Docket
You may examine the AD docket on
the internet at https://
www.regulations.gov by searching for
and locating Docket No. FAA–2018–
1063; or in person at Docket Operations
between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday
through Friday, except Federal holidays.
The AD docket contains this 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–
223, A330–223F, A330–321, A330–322,
and A330–323 airplanes. The NPRM
published in the Federal Register on
December 28, 2018 (83 FR 67158). The
NPRM was prompted by a report of
fatigue cracking in the latch beam
gussets on a certain T/R. The NPRM
proposed to require a one-time special
detailed inspection of certain latch
beam gussets of certain T/Rs for cracks,
and modifying the latch beam gussets of
the T/Rs, if necessary, as specified in,
and in accordance with, EASA AD
2018–0227, dated October 22, 2018
(‘‘EASA AD 2018–0227’’).
We are issuing this AD to address
fatigue cracking in the latch beam
gussets on a certain T/R, which, if not
detected and corrected, could lead to
crack propagation until part failure and
potential departure of the T/R cascade
during T/R operation, which could
result in damage to the airplane and
hazards to persons or property on the
ground.
The EASA, which is the Technical
Agent for the Member States of the
European Union, has issued EASA AD
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[Federal Register Volume 84, Number 70 (Thursday, April 11, 2019)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 14602-14605]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2019-07188]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2019-0190; Product Identifier 2018-NM-177-AD; Amendment
39-19607; AD 2019-06-09]
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 airplanes. This AD was prompted by reports
that baby bassinet inserts installed on airplane stowages and
partitions were found loose because a self-securing fixation device
(Loctite) had not been applied. This AD requires repetitive tightness
checks of the baby bassinet inserts installed on stowages and
partitions and, depending on findings, accomplishment of applicable
corrective actions, as specified in an European Aviation Safety Agency
(EASA) AD, which is incorporated by reference. We are issuing this AD
to address the unsafe condition on these products.
DATES: This AD becomes effective April 26, 2019.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of April 26,
2019.
We must receive comments on this AD by May 28, 2019.
ADDRESSES: You may send comments, using the procedures found in 14 CFR
11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following methods:
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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 EASA, Konrad-Adenauer-Ufer 3, 50668 Cologne,
Germany; telephone +49 221 89990 1000; email [email protected];
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-2019-
0190; 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 2018-0271, dated December 12, 2018
(``EASA AD 2018-0271'') (also referred to as the Mandatory Continuing
Airworthiness Information, or ``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe
condition for certain Airbus SAS Model A350-941 airplanes. The MCAI
states:
Occurrences were reported that baby bassinet inserts installed
on Airbus A350 aeroplane stowages and on partitions were found
loose. Further investigation identified that a self-securing
fixation device (Loctite) had not been applied.
This condition, if not detected and corrected, could lead to
detachment of a baby bassinet, possibly resulting in injury to the
infant or other aeroplane occupants.
To address this potential unsafe condition, Airbus issued the
AOT [Alert Operators Transmission A25P011-17, Revision 1, dated
December 19, 2017] to provide inspection instructions.
For the reasons described above, this [EASA] AD requires
repetitive tightness checks of the baby bassinet inserts installed
on stowages and partitions and, depending on findings,
accomplishment of applicable corrective action(s).
This [EASA] AD is considered to be an interim measure and
further [EASA] AD action may follow.
Related IBR Material Under 1 CFR Part 51
EASA AD 2018-0271 describes procedures for repetitive tightness
checks of baby bassinets inserts installed on stowages and partitions
and corrective actions. 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 and service
information 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
2018-0271 described previously, as incorporated by reference, except
for any differences identified as exceptions in the regulatory text of
this AD.
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 2018-0271 is incorporated by reference in the FAA final rule.
This AD, therefore, requires compliance with the provisions specified
in EASA AD 2018-0271, except for any differences identified as
exceptions in the regulatory text of this AD. Service information
specified in EASA AD 2018-0271 that is required for compliance with
EASA AD 2018-0271 is available on the internet at https://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2019-
0190.
FAA's Justification and Determination of the Effective Date
Since there are currently no domestic operators of this product,
notice and opportunity for public comment before issuing this AD are
unnecessary. In addition, for the reasons 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-2019-0190; Product
Identifier 2018-NM-177-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
Currently, there are no affected U.S.-registered airplanes. If an
affected airplane is imported and placed on the U.S. Register in the
future, we provide the following cost estimates to comply with this AD:
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Estimated Costs for Required Actions
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Cost per
Labor cost Parts cost product
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1 work-hour x $85 per hour = $85...... $0 $85
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We estimate the following costs to do any necessary on-condition
actions that would be required based on the results of any required
actions. We have no way of determining the number of aircraft that
might need this on-condition action:
Estimated Costs of On-Condition Actions
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Cost per
Labor cost Parts cost product
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1 work-hour x $85 per hour = $85...... $0 $85
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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):
2019-06-09 Airbus SAS: Amendment 39-19607; Docket No. FAA-2019-0190;
Product Identifier 2018-NM-177-AD.
(a) Effective Date
This AD becomes effective April 26, 2019.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to Airbus SAS Model A350-941 airplanes,
certificated in any category, as identified in European Aviation
Safety Agency (EASA) AD 2018-0271, dated December 12, 2018 (``EASA
AD 2018-0271'').
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 25, Equipment/
furnishings.
(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by reports that baby bassinet inserts
installed on airplane stowages and partitions were found loose
because a self-securing fixation device (Loctite) had not been
applied. We are issuing this AD to address this condition, which, if
not detected and corrected, could lead to detachment of a baby
bassinet, possibly resulting in injury to the infant or other
airplane occupants.
(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 2018-0271.
(h) Exceptions to EASA AD 2018-0271
(1) For purposes of determining compliance with the requirements
of this AD: Where EASA AD 2018-0271 refers to its effective date,
this AD requires using the effective date of this AD.
(2) The ``Remarks'' section of EASA AD 2018-0271 does not apply
to this AD.
(i) No Reporting Requirement
Although the service information referenced in EASA AD 2018-0271
specifies to submit certain information to the manufacturer, this AD
does not include that requirement.
(j) 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
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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 (k) 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 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 2018-0271 that contains RC procedures and
tests: Except as required by paragraph (j)(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.
(k) 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.
(l) 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) European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD 2018-0271, dated
December 12, 2018.
(ii) [Reserved]
(3) For EASA AD 2018-0271, contact EASA, Konrad-Adenauer-Ufer 3,
50668 Cologne, Germany; telephone +49 221 89990 6017; email
[email protected]; 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
2018-0271 may be found in the AD docket on the internet at https://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-
2019-0190.
(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 March 26, 2019.
Michael Kaszycki,
Acting Director, System Oversight Division, Aircraft Certification
Service.
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