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(g) Inspection and Corrective Actions
Within 600 flight hours after the effective
date of this AD, perform a detailed inspection
of the two balance weights and a detailed
inspection of the two hinge arms on each
elevator spring tab (left hand and right hand),
in accordance with Section 3.B, Part A, of the
Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier
Service Bulletin 8–55–27, Revision A, dated
August 15, 2018.
(1) If any of the balance weight attachment
locknuts, part number (P/N) MS 21042–4, is
found fractured, loose, or missing: Before
further flight conduct the rectification in
accordance with Section 3.B, Part B, of the
Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier
Service Bulletin 8–55–27, Revision A, dated
August 15, 2018.
(2) If the balance weight is found not
secure: Within 60 flight hours after the
inspection required by paragraph (g) of this
AD, repair any damage to the hinge arm and
permanently secure the mass balance, in
accordance with Section 3.B, Part B, of the
Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier
Service Bulletin 8–55–27, Revision A, dated
August 15, 2018.
(3) If the balance weight is found secure:
Within 5,000 flight hours after the inspection
required by paragraph (g) of this AD, repair
any damage to the hinge arm and
permanently secure the mass balance, in
accordance with Section 3.B, Part B, of the
Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier
Service Bulletin 8–55–27, Revision A, dated
August 15, 2018.
(4) Where Bombardier Service Bulletin 8–
55–27, Revision A, dated August 15, 2018,
specifies to contact Bombardier for
appropriate action: Before further flight,
accomplish corrective actions in accordance
with the procedures specified in paragraph
(i)(2) of this AD.
request to your principal inspector or local
Flight Standards District Office, as
appropriate. If sending information directly
to the manager of the certification office,
send it to ATTN: Program Manager,
Continuing Operational Safety, FAA, New
York ACO Branch, 1600 Stewart Avenue,
Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; telephone
516–228–7300; fax 516–794–5531. Before
using any approved AMOC, notify your
appropriate principal inspector, or lacking a
principal inspector, the manager of the local
flight standards district office/certificate
holding district office.
(2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any
requirement in this AD to obtain corrective
actions from a manufacturer, the action must
be accomplished using a method approved
by the Manager, New York ACO Branch,
FAA; or Transport Canada Civil Aviation
(TCCA); or Bombardier, Inc.’s TCCA Design
Approval Organization (DAO). If approved by
the DAO, the approval must include the
DAO-authorized signature.
Issued in Des Moines, Washington, on June
21, 2019.
Dionne Palermo,
Acting Director, System Oversight Division,
Aircraft Certification Service.
(j) Related Information
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing
Airworthiness Information (MCAI) Canadian
AD CF–2018–30, dated November 7, 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–2019–0189.
(2) For more information about this AD,
contact Andrea Jimenez, Aerospace Engineer,
Airframe and Mechanical Systems Section,
FAA, New York ACO Branch, 1600 Stewart
Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590;
telephone 516–228–7330; fax 516–794–5531;
email 9-avs-nyaco-cos@faa.gov.
(3) Service information identified in this
AD that is not incorporated by reference is
available at the addresses specified in
paragraphs (k)(3) and (k)(4) of this AD.
AGENCY:
(h) Credit for Previous Actions
This paragraph provides credit for actions
required by paragraphs (g), (g)(2), (g)(3), and
(g)(4) of this AD, if those actions were
performed before the effective date of this AD
using Section 3.B of the Accomplishment
Instructions of Bombardier Service Bulletin
8–55–27, dated April 17, 2018, provided that
within 600 flight hours after the effective
date of this AD, a detailed visual inspection
of the balance weight locknuts, P/N MS
21042–4, is performed in accordance with
Section 3.B, Part C, of the Accomplishment
Instructions of Bombardier Service Bulletin
8–55–27, Revision A, dated August 15, 2018,
and the rectification is performed before
further flight for any fractured, loose, or
missing balance weight attachment locknuts,
P/N MS 21042–4, in accordance with Section
3.B, Part B, of the Accomplishment
Instructions of Bombardier Service Bulletin
8–55–27, Revision A, dated August 15, 2018.
(k) Material Incorporated by Reference
(1) The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
(IBR) of the service information listed in this
paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR
part 51.
(2) You must use this service information
as applicable to do the actions required by
this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise.
(i) Bombardier Service Bulletin 8–55–27,
Revision A, dated August 15, 2018.
(ii) [Reserved]
(3) For service information identified in
this AD, contact Bombardier, Inc., Q-Series
Technical Help Desk, 123 Garratt Boulevard,
Toronto, Ontario M3K 1Y5, Canada;
telephone 416–375–4000; fax 416–375–4539;
email thd.qseries@aero.bombardier.com;
internet https://www.bombardier.com.
(4) You may view this service information
at the FAA, Transport Standards Branch,
2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For
information on the availability of this
material at the FAA, call 206–231–3195.
(5) You may view this service information
that is incorporated by reference at the
National Archives and Records
Administration (NARA). For information on
the availability of this material at NARA, call
202–741–6030, or go to: https://
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibrlocations.html.
(i) Other FAA AD Provisions
The following provisions also apply to this
AD:
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs): The Manager, New York ACO
Branch, FAA, has the authority to approve
AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the
procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In
accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your
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BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2019–0496; Product
Identifier 2019–NM–055–AD; Amendment
39–19671; AD 2019–12–16]
RIN 2120–AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS
Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule; request for
comments.
The FAA is adopting a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
Airbus SAS Model A350–941 airplanes.
This AD was prompted by a report that
the capability of the diagonal struts
fitted at a certain frame is below the
expected design specifications. This AD
requires replacing the original diagonal
struts at a certain frame with new,
improved parts, as specified in an
European Aviation Safety Agency
(EASA) AD, which is incorporated by
reference. The FAA is issuing this AD
to address the unsafe condition on these
products.
DATES: This AD becomes effective July
23, 2019.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of a certain publication listed in this AD
as of July 23, 2019.
The FAA must receive comments on
this AD by August 22, 2019.
ADDRESSES: You may send comments,
using the procedures found in 14 CFR
11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following
methods:
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to
https://www.regulations.gov. Follow the
instructions for submitting comments.
• Fax: 202–493–2251.
• Mail: U.S. Department of
Transportation, Docket Operations,
M–30, West Building Ground Floor,
Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey
Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590.
• Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of
Transportation, Docket Operations,
M–30, West Building Ground Floor,
Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey
Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590,
SUMMARY:
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between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday
through Friday, except Federal holidays.
For the material incorporated by
reference (IBR) in this AD, contact the
EASA, Konrad-Adenauer-Ufer 3, 50668
Cologne, Germany; telephone +49 221
89990 1000; email ADs@easa.europa.eu;
internet www.easa.europa.eu. You may
find this IBR material on the EASA
website at https://ad.easa.europa.eu.
You may view this IBR material at the
FAA, Transport Standards Branch, 2200
South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For
information on the availability of this
material at the FAA, call 206–231–3195.
It is also available in the AD docket on
the internet at https://
www.regulations.gov.
Examining the AD Docket
You may examine the AD docket on
the internet at https://
www.regulations.gov by searching for
and locating Docket No. FAA–2019–
0496; 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 is
listed above. 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
2019–0065, dated March 27, 2019
(‘‘EASA AD 2019–0065’’) (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:
Results of new additional tests, performed
on the current diagonal struts fitted at
fuselage frame (FR) 102 on A350–941
aeroplanes, determined that the capability of
the affected parts is below the expected
design specifications.
This condition, if not corrected, could
affect the structural integrity of the rear cone
of the fuselage.
To address this potential unsafe condition,
Airbus designed new diagonal struts
(serviceable parts), approved by Airbus mod
108588, and issued the [service bulletin] SB
to provide instructions for the in-service
replacement of the affected parts.
For the reasons described above, this
[EASA] AD requires replacement of the
affected parts at fuselage FR102 with
serviceable parts. This [EASA] AD also
prohibits (re)installation of affected parts.
final rule. This AD, therefore, requires
compliance with the provisions
specified in EASA AD 2019–0065,
except for any differences identified as
exceptions in the regulatory text of this
AD. Service information specified in
EASA AD 2019–0065 that is required for
compliance with EASA AD 2019–0065
is available on the internet at https://
www.regulations.gov by searching for
and locating Docket No. FAA–2019–
0496.
Related IBR Material Under 1 CFR Part
51
EASA AD 2019–0065 describes
procedures for replacing the original
diagonal struts at frame 102 with new,
improved parts. 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.
FAA’s Justification and Determination
of the Effective Date
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 a
bilateral agreement with the State of
Design Authority, the FAA has been
notified of the unsafe condition
described in the MCAI referenced
above. The FAA is issuing this AD
because the agency 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 2019–
0065 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 2019–0065
is incorporated by reference in the FAA
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,
the FAA finds 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
the FAA did not precede it by notice
and opportunity for public comment.
The FAA invites 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–2019–0496; Product Identifier
2019–NM–055–AD’’ at the beginning of
your comments. The FAA specifically
invites comments on the overall
regulatory, economic, environmental,
and energy aspects of this AD. The FAA
will consider all comments received by
the closing date and may amend this AD
based on those comments.
The FAA will post all comments the
agency receives, without change, to
https://www.regulations.gov, including
any personal information you provide.
The FAA will also post a report
summarizing each substantive verbal
contact the agency receives 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, the FAA
provides 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
5 work-hours × $85 per hour = $425 ......................................................................................................................
$37,500
$37,925
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According to the manufacturer, some
or all of the costs of this AD may be
covered under warranty, thereby
reducing the cost impact on affected
individuals. The FAA does not control
warranty coverage for affected
individuals. As a result, the FAA has
included all known costs in the cost
estimate.
Authority for This Rulemaking
Title 49 of the United States Code
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I,
section 106, describes the authority of
the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII:
Aviation Programs, describes in more
detail the scope of the Agency’s
authority.
The FAA is 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.
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Regulatory Findings
The FAA 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. Will not affect intrastate aviation in
Alaska; and
3. Will not have a significant
economic impact, positive or negative,
on a substantial number of small entities
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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:
■
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):
■
2019–12–16 Airbus SAS: Amendment 39–
19671; Docket No. FAA–2019–0496;
Product Identifier 2019–NM–055–AD.
(a) Effective Date
This AD becomes effective July 23, 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 2019–0065, dated
March 27, 2019 (‘‘EASA AD 2019–0065’’).
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of
America Code 53, Fuselage.
(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by a report that the
capability of the diagonal struts fitted at
fuselage frame 102 is below the expected
design specifications. The FAA is issuing this
AD to address diagonal struts that are below
the expected design specifications, which
could affect the structural integrity of the rear
cone of the fuselage.
(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 2019–0065.
(h) Exceptions to EASA AD 2019–0065
The ‘‘Remarks’’ section of EASA AD 2019–
0065 does not apply to this AD.
(i) Other FAA AD Provisions
The following provisions also apply to this
AD:
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(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs): The Manager, International
Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA,
has the authority to approve AMOCs for this
AD, if requested using the procedures found
in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR
39.19, send your request to your principal
inspector or local Flight Standards District
Office, as appropriate. If sending information
directly to the International Section, send it
to the attention of the person identified in
paragraph (j) of this AD. Information may be
emailed to: 9-ANM-116-AMOC-REQUESTS@
faa.gov. Before using any approved AMOC,
notify your appropriate principal inspector,
or lacking a principal inspector, the manager
of the local flight standards district office/
certificate holding district office.
(2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any
requirement in this AD to obtain instructions
from a manufacturer, the instructions must
be accomplished using a method approved
by the Manager, International Section,
Transport Standards Branch, FAA; or EASA;
or Airbus SAS’s EASA Design Organization
Approval (DOA). If approved by the DOA,
the approval must include the DOAauthorized signature.
(3) Required for Compliance (RC): For any
service information referenced in EASA AD
2019–0065 that contains RC procedures and
tests: Except as required by paragraph (i)(2)
of this AD, RC procedures and tests must be
done to comply with this AD; any procedures
or tests that are not identified as RC are
recommended. Those procedures and tests
that are not identified as RC may be deviated
from using accepted methods in accordance
with the operator’s maintenance or
inspection program without obtaining
approval of an AMOC, provided the
procedures and tests identified as RC can be
done and the airplane can be put back in an
airworthy condition. Any substitutions or
changes to procedures or tests identified as
RC require approval of an AMOC.
(j) Related Information
For more information about this AD,
contact Kathleen Arrigotti, Aerospace
Engineer, International Section, Transport
Standards Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th
St., Des Moines, WA 98198; telephone and
fax 206–231–3218.
(k) Material Incorporated by Reference
(1) The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
(IBR) of the service information listed in this
paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR
part 51.
(2) You must use this service information
as applicable to do the actions required by
this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise.
(i) European Aviation Safety Agency
(EASA) AD 2019–0065, dated March 27,
2019.
(ii) [Reserved]
(3) For EASA AD 2019–0065, contact the
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
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South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For
information on the availability of this
material at the FAA, call 206–231–3195.
EASA AD 2019–0065 may be found in the
AD docket on the internet at https://
www.regulations.gov by searching for and
locating Docket No. FAA–2019–0496.
(5) You may view this material 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/federalregister/cfr/ibr-locations.html.
Issued in Des Moines, Washington, on June
21, 2019.
Dionne Palermo,
Acting Director, System Oversight Division,
Aircraft Certification Service.
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BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2019–0469; Product
Identifier 2019–CE–028–AD; Amendment
39–19664; AD 2019–12–09]
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Airworthiness Directives; Rockwell
Collins, Inc. Flight Display System
Application
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule; request for
comments.
AGENCY:
The FAA is adopting a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
part-numbered Rockwell Collins, Inc.
(Rockwell Collins) FDSA–6500 flight
display system applications installed on
airplanes. This AD imposes operating
limitations on the traffic collision
avoidance system (TCAS) by revising
the Limitations section of the airplane
flight manual (AFM) or AFM
supplement (AFMS) and installing a
placard on each aircraft primary flight
display. This AD was prompted by a
conflict between the TCAS display
indications and aural alerts that may
occur during a resolution advisory (RA)
scenario. The FAA is issuing this AD to
require actions that address the unsafe
condition on these products.
DATES: This AD is effective July 23,
2019.
The FAA must receive comments on
this AD by August 22, 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.
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–
0469; 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 street address for
Docket Operations is listed above.
Comments will be available in the AD
docket shortly after receipt.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Nhien Hoang, Aerospace Engineer,
Wichita ACO Branch, FAA, 1801
Airport Road, Room 100, Wichita,
Kansas 67209; telephone: (316) 946–
4157; fax: (316) 946–4107; email:
nhien.hoang@faa.gov or Wichita-COS@
faa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Discussion
The FAA was notified that a conflict
may occur between the TCAS primary
cockpit display indications and the
aural alerts during an RA scenario on
specific part-numbered Rockwell
Collins FDSA–6500 flight display
system applications. These applications
may be installed on, but not limited to,
Bombardier Inc. Model CL–600–2B16
(604 variant) airplanes and Textron
Aviation Inc. Models 525B, B200,
B200C, B200CGT, B200GT, B300,
B300C, and C90GTi airplanes.
During testing of a full flight
simulator on a development program,
the TCAS fly-to/avoidance cue
indication on the primary cockpit
displays conflicted with other TCAS
system information, such as aural cues,
during an RA scenario. While the aural
alert will provide the pilot with accurate
information to resolve the RA, that
information is not accurately
represented by the TCAS fly-to/
avoidance cue display. Specifically, the
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TCAS fly-to/avoidance cue is displayed
relative to the aircraft horizon line
instead of the aircraft symbol. Rockwell
Collins determined that the data from
the TCAS is being translated incorrectly
by the FDSA–6500 software prior to
display of the RA pitch indications.
This condition, if not addressed,
could lead to the pilot over-correcting or
under-correcting for aircraft separation
and may result in a mid-air collision.
The manufacturer is developing a
software update to correct this
condition. The actions required by this
AD are intended to prevent conflicting
TCAS information by prohibiting flight
operation with RA functionality
enabled. The FAA is issuing this AD to
address the unsafe condition on these
products.
Related Service Information
The FAA reviewed Rockwell Collins
Operator Bulletin OPSB 0193–19R1,
Revision 1, dated April 3, 2019. The
service information describes the unsafe
condition and provides examples of
different scenarios that could occur with
the TCAS indication conflicts. The
service information also contains
instructions for determining the part
number of the FDSA–6500 installation.
FAA’s Determination
The FAA is issuing this AD because
it evaluated all the relevant information
and determined the unsafe condition
described previously is likely to exist or
develop in other products of the same
type design.
AD Requirements
This AD prohibits operation with the
TCAS in TA/RA mode by requiring a
revision to the Limitations section of the
AFM or AFMS and by fabricating and
installing a placard on each aircraft
primary flight display. An owner/
operator (pilot) may revise the AFM or
the AFMS and fabricate and install the
required placard, and the owner/
operator must enter compliance with
the applicable paragraphs of the AD into
the aircraft records in accordance with
14 CFR 43.9(a)(1) through (4) and 14
CFR 91.417(a)(2)(v). A pilot may
perform these actions because they can
be performed equally well by a pilot or
a mechanic. This is an exception to our
standard maintenance regulations.
Interim Action
The FAA considers this AD interim
action. The operating limitation
required by this AD will immediately
address the unsafe condition. However,
Rockwell Collins is developing a
software upgrade to correct the unsafe
condition and eliminate the need for the
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[Federal Register Volume 84, Number 130 (Monday, July 8, 2019)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 32257-32260]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2019-14413]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2019-0496; Product Identifier 2019-NM-055-AD; Amendment
39-19671; AD 2019-12-16]
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: The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for
certain Airbus SAS Model A350-941 airplanes. This AD was prompted by a
report that the capability of the diagonal struts fitted at a certain
frame is below the expected design specifications. This AD requires
replacing the original diagonal struts at a certain frame with new,
improved parts, as specified in an European Aviation Safety Agency
(EASA) AD, which is incorporated by reference. The FAA is issuing this
AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
DATES: This AD becomes effective July 23, 2019.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of July 23,
2019.
The FAA must receive comments on this AD by August 22, 2019.
ADDRESSES: You may send comments, using the procedures found in 14 CFR
11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following methods:
Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to https://www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments.
Fax: 202-493-2251.
Mail: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New
Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590.
Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New
Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590,
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between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal
holidays.
For the material incorporated by reference (IBR) in this AD,
contact the 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-
0496; 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 is listed above.
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 2019-0065, dated March 27, 2019
(``EASA AD 2019-0065'') (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:
Results of new additional tests, performed on the current
diagonal struts fitted at fuselage frame (FR) 102 on A350-941
aeroplanes, determined that the capability of the affected parts is
below the expected design specifications.
This condition, if not corrected, could affect the structural
integrity of the rear cone of the fuselage.
To address this potential unsafe condition, Airbus designed new
diagonal struts (serviceable parts), approved by Airbus mod 108588,
and issued the [service bulletin] SB to provide instructions for the
in-service replacement of the affected parts.
For the reasons described above, this [EASA] AD requires
replacement of the affected parts at fuselage FR102 with serviceable
parts. This [EASA] AD also prohibits (re)installation of affected
parts.
Related IBR Material Under 1 CFR Part 51
EASA AD 2019-0065 describes procedures for replacing the original
diagonal struts at frame 102 with new, improved parts. 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.
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 a bilateral agreement with the State of Design Authority, the FAA
has been notified of the unsafe condition described in the MCAI
referenced above. The FAA is issuing this AD because the agency
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
2019-0065 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 2019-0065 is incorporated by reference in the FAA final rule.
This AD, therefore, requires compliance with the provisions specified
in EASA AD 2019-0065, except for any differences identified as
exceptions in the regulatory text of this AD. Service information
specified in EASA AD 2019-0065 that is required for compliance with
EASA AD 2019-0065 is available on the internet at https://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2019-
0496.
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, the FAA finds
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 the FAA did not precede it by notice and opportunity for
public comment. The FAA invites 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-2019-0496;
Product Identifier 2019-NM-055-AD'' at the beginning of your comments.
The FAA specifically invites comments on the overall regulatory,
economic, environmental, and energy aspects of this AD. The FAA will
consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend this
AD based on those comments.
The FAA will post all comments the agency receives, without change,
to https://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information you
provide. The FAA will also post a report summarizing each substantive
verbal contact the agency receives 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, the FAA provides the following cost estimates to comply with
this AD:
Estimated Costs for Required Actions
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Cost per
Labor cost Parts cost product
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5 work-hours x $85 per hour = $425.... $37,500 $37,925
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According to the manufacturer, some or all of the costs of this AD
may be covered under warranty, thereby reducing the cost impact on
affected individuals. The FAA does not control warranty coverage for
affected individuals. As a result, the FAA has included all known costs
in the cost estimate.
Authority for This Rulemaking
Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to
issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the
authority of the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII: Aviation Programs,
describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's authority.
The FAA is 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
The FAA 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. Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska; and
3. 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):
2019-12-16 Airbus SAS: Amendment 39-19671; Docket No. FAA-2019-0496;
Product Identifier 2019-NM-055-AD.
(a) Effective Date
This AD becomes effective July 23, 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 2019-0065, dated March 27, 2019 (``EASA AD
2019-0065'').
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 53, Fuselage.
(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by a report that the capability of the
diagonal struts fitted at fuselage frame 102 is below the expected
design specifications. The FAA is issuing this AD to address
diagonal struts that are below the expected design specifications,
which could affect the structural integrity of the rear cone of the
fuselage.
(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 2019-0065.
(h) Exceptions to EASA AD 2019-0065
The ``Remarks'' section of EASA AD 2019-0065 does not apply to
this AD.
(i) Other FAA AD Provisions
The following provisions also apply to this AD:
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager,
International Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA, has the
authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the
procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19,
send your request to your principal inspector or local Flight
Standards District Office, as appropriate. If sending information
directly to the International Section, send it to the attention of
the person identified in paragraph (j) of this AD. Information may
be emailed to: [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 2019-0065 that contains RC procedures and
tests: Except as required by paragraph (i)(2) of this AD, RC
procedures and tests must be done to comply with this AD; any
procedures or tests that are not identified as RC are recommended.
Those procedures and tests that are not identified as RC may be
deviated from using accepted methods in accordance with the
operator's maintenance or inspection program without obtaining
approval of an AMOC, provided the procedures and tests identified as
RC can be done and the airplane can be put back in an airworthy
condition. Any substitutions or changes to procedures or tests
identified as RC require approval of an AMOC.
(j) Related Information
For more information about this AD, contact Kathleen Arrigotti,
Aerospace Engineer, International Section, Transport Standards
Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; telephone
and fax 206-231-3218.
(k) Material Incorporated by Reference
(1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the
incorporation by reference (IBR) of the service information listed
in this paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
(2) You must use this service information as applicable to do
the actions required by this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise.
(i) European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD 2019-0065, dated
March 27, 2019.
(ii) [Reserved]
(3) For EASA AD 2019-0065, contact the 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
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South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For information on the availability
of this material at the FAA, call 206-231-3195. EASA AD 2019-0065
may be found in the AD docket on the internet at https://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-
2019-0496.
(5) You may view this material 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 June 21, 2019.
Dionne Palermo,
Acting Director, System Oversight Division, Aircraft Certification
Service.
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