Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes, 45065-45067 [2019-18518]
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inspections required by paragraph (h)(3) of
this AD for that airplane.
(l) No Reporting
Although the Accomplishment Instructions
of Airbus Alert Operators Transmission
A52W011–15, Revision 00, dated July 23,
2015; and Airbus Service Bulletin A300–52–
6086, Revision 01, dated May 29, 2018;
specify to submit certain information to the
manufacturer, this AD does not include that
requirement.
(m) Credit for Previous Actions
(1) This paragraph provides credit for
actions required by paragraphs (h)(1) and (3)
of this AD, if those actions were performed
before the effective date of this AD using
Airbus Service Bulletin A300–52–6086,
Revision 00, dated December 25, 2016.
(2) This paragraph provides credit for
actions required by paragraph (h)(3) of this
AD, if those actions were performed before
the effective date of this AD using Airbus
Service Bulletin A300–52–6085, Revision 00,
dated December 22, 2016.
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(n) Other FAA AD Provisions
(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 (o)(2) of this AD. Information may
be emailed to 9-ANM-116-AMOCREQUESTS@faa.gov.
(i) 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.
(ii) AMOCs approved previously for AD
2018–20–06 are approved as AMOCs for the
corresponding provisions of this AD.
(2) Contacting the Manufacturer: As of the
effective date of this AD, 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.
(o) Related Information
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing
Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA AD
2018–0266, dated December 11, 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–2019–0257.
(2) For more information about this AD,
contact Dan Rodina, Aerospace Engineer,
International Section, Transport Standards
Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th St., Des
Moines, WA 98198; telephone and fax 206–
231–3225.
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(3) Service information identified in this
AD that is not incorporated by reference is
available at the addresses specified in
paragraphs (p)(5) and (6) of this AD.
(p) 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.
(3) The following service information was
approved for IBR on November 5, 2018 (83
FR 49265, October 1, 2018).
(i) Airbus Service Bulletin A300–52–6085,
Revision 01, dated May 2, 2018.
(ii) Airbus Service Bulletin A300–52–6086,
Revision 01, dated May 29, 2018.
(4) The following service information was
approved for IBR on January 26, 2017 (81 FR
93801, December 22, 2016).
(i) Airbus Alert Operators Transmission
A52W011–15, Revision 00, dated July 23,
2015, including the following appendices:
(A) Appendix 1—Flowchart, undated.
(B) Appendix 2—Reporting Sheet, undated.
(None of the pages of Appendix 2 are
numbered.)
(C) Appendix 3—titled ‘‘Technical
Disposition,’’ Ref. TD/K12/L3/02978/2015,
Issue B, dated July 21, 2015. (Appendix 3 is
identified with an appendix number only on
page 1 of Airbus Alert Operators
Transmission A52W011–15, Revision 00,
dated July 23, 2015.)
(D) Appendix 4—P/N identification for
frame forks and bushings, undated.
(ii) [Reserved]
(5) For service information identified in
this AD, contact Airbus SAS, Airworthiness
Office—EAW, Rond-Point Emile Dewoitine
No: 2, 31700 Blagnac Cedex, France;
telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61
93 44 51; email account.airworth-eas@
airbus.com; internet https://www.airbus.com.
(6) 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.
(7) 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
August 15, 2019.
Suzanne Masterson,
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–2019–0253; Product
Identifier 2019–NM–006–AD; Amendment
39–19686; AD 2019–14–08]
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Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS
Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
The FAA is superseding
Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2016–07–
22, which applied to all Airbus SAS
Model A300 B4–600, B4–600R, and F4–
600R series airplanes, and Model A300
C4–605R Variant F airplanes
(collectively called Model A300–600
series airplanes); and Model A310 series
airplanes. AD 2016–07–22 required
modifying the electrical routing
installation at the right-hand (RH) and
left-hand (LH) wings to achieve a
minimum distance between wiring
bundles and surrounding structures.
This new AD retains the requirements of
AD 2016–07–22 and, for certain
airplanes, adds a requirement to further
modify the electrical installations in
both wings, as specified in a European
Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD,
which is incorporated by reference. This
AD was prompted by reports of missing
installation information for certain
airplanes. The FAA is issuing this AD
to address the unsafe condition on these
products.
DATES: This AD is effective October 2,
2019.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of a certain publication listed in this AD
as of October 2, 2019.
ADDRESSES: For the material
incorporated by reference (IBR) in this
AD, contact the 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.
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 by searching for
and locating Docket No. FAA–2019–
0253.
SUMMARY:
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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–
0253; or in person at Docket Operations
between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday
through Friday, except Federal holidays.
The address for Docket Operations 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: Dan
Rodina, Aerospace Engineer,
International Section, Transport
Standards Branch, FAA, 2200 South
216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198;
telephone and fax 206–231–3225.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Discussion
The EASA, which is the Technical
Agent for the Member States of the
European Union, has issued EASA AD
2019–0014, dated January 29, 2019
(‘‘EASA AD 2019–0014’’) (also referred
to as the Mandatory Continuing
Airworthiness Information, or ‘‘the
MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe condition
for all Model A300–600 and A310 series
airplanes.
The FAA issued a notice of proposed
rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
part 39 to supersede AD 2016–07–22,
Amendment 39–18467 (81 FR 21236,
April 11, 2016) (‘‘AD 2016–07–22’’). AD
2016–07–22 applied to all Model A300–
600 and A310 series airplanes. The
NPRM published in the Federal
Register on May 7, 2019 (84 FR 19888).
The NPRM was prompted by reports of
insufficient clearance for the electrical
wiring bundles in the leading and
trailing edges of the RH and LH wings.
The NPRM proposed to retain the
requirements of AD 2016–07–22 and, for
certain airplanes, add a requirement to
further modify the electrical
installations in both wings. The FAA is
issuing this AD to address insufficient
clearance between wing structures and
electrical wiring, which could lead to
chafing damage and arcing, possibly
resulting in an on-board fire. See the
MCAI for additional background
information.
editorial changes. The FAA has
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.
Explanation of Retained Requirements
Although this AD does not explicitly
restate the requirements of AD 2016–
07–22, this AD would retain all of the
requirements of AD 2016–07–22. Those
requirements are referenced in EASA
AD 2019–0014, which, in turn, is
referenced in paragraph (g) of this AD.
Related IBR Material Under 1 CFR Part
51
The FAA gave the public the
opportunity to participate in developing
this final rule. The FAA received no
comments on the NPRM or on the
determination of the cost to the public.
EASA AD 2019–0014 describes
procedures for modifying the electrical
installations in both wings (RH and LH).
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.
Conclusion
Costs of Compliance
The FAA reviewed the relevant data
and determined that air safety and the
public interest require adopting this
final rule as proposed, except for minor
The FAA estimates that this AD
affects 123 airplanes of U.S. registry.
The FAA estimates the following costs
to comply with this AD:
Comments
ESTIMATED COSTS FOR REQUIRED ACTIONS
Action
Labor cost
Parts cost
Cost per
product
Retained actions from AD 2016–07–22 ..
New actions .............................................
56 work-hours × $85 per hour = $4,760
Up to 38 work-hours × $85 per hour =
Up to $3,230.
Up to $18,000 ..
Up to $29,547 ..
Up to $22,760 ..
Up to $32,777 ..
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.
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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.
The FAA is issuing this rulemaking
under the authority described in
Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section
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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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Cost on U.S.
operators
Up to $2,799,480.
Up to $4,031,571.
applicable to transport category
airplanes and associated appliances to
the Director of the System Oversight
Division.
Regulatory Findings
The FAA has 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
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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
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
removing airworthiness directive (AD)
2016–07–22, Amendment 39–18467 (81
FR 21236, April 11, 2016), and adding
the following new AD:
■
2019–14–08 Airbus SAS: Amendment 39–
19686; Docket No. FAA–2019–0253;
Product Identifier 2019–NM–006–AD.
(a) Effective Date
This AD is effective October 2, 2019.
(b) Affected ADs
This AD replaces AD 2016–07–22,
Amendment 39–18467 (81 FR 21236, April
11, 2016) (‘‘AD 2016–07–22’’).
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to all Airbus SAS
airplanes identified in paragraphs (c)(1),
(c)(2), (c)(3), (c)(4), and (c)(5) of this AD,
certificated in any category.
(1) Model A300 B4–601, B4–603, B4–620,
and B4–622 airplanes.
(2) Model A300 B4–605R and B4–622R
airplanes.
(3) Model A300 F4–605R and F4–622R
airplanes.
(4) Model A300 C4–605R Variant F
airplanes.
(5) Model A310–203, –204, –221, –222,
–304, –322, –324, and –325 airplanes.
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(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of
America Code 24, Electrical power.
(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by reports of
insufficient clearance for the electrical wiring
bundles in the leading and trailing edges of
the right-hand (RH) and left-hand (LH) wings.
The FAA is issuing this AD to address
insufficient clearance between wing
structures and electrical wiring, which could
lead to chafing damage and arcing, possibly
resulting in an on-board fire.
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(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, European Aviation Safety
Agency (EASA) AD 2019–0014, dated
January 29, 2019 (‘‘EASA AD 2019–0014’’).
(h) Exceptions to EASA AD 2019–0014
(1) For purposes of determining
compliance with the requirements of this AD:
Where EASA AD 2019–0014 refers to its
effective date, this AD requires using the
effective date of this AD.
(2) Where paragraph (1) of EASA AD 2019–
0014 specifies a compliance time of ‘‘Within
36 months after 19 February 2014,’’ for this
AD, the compliance time for that paragraph
is ‘‘Within 30 months after May 16, 2016 (the
effective date of AD 2016–07–22).’’
(3) Where paragraph (3) of EASA AD 2019–
0014 specifies a date of ‘‘06 September
2016,’’ for this AD, use ‘‘May 16, 2016 (the
effective date of AD 2016–07–22).’’
(4) For Group 1 and Group 3 airplanes:
This paragraph provides credit for actions
required by paragraph (1) of EASA AD 2019–
0014, if those actions were performed before
the effective date of this AD using Airbus
Service Bulletin A300–24–6103, Revision 03,
dated July 3, 2015, provided that the
additional work specified in paragraphs (6)
and (7) of EASA AD 2019–0014 is
accomplished.
(5) The ‘‘Remarks’’ section of EASA AD
2019–0014 does not apply to this AD.
(i) Other FAA AD Provisions
The following provisions also apply to this
AD:
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs): The Manager, International
Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA,
has the authority to approve AMOCs for this
AD, if requested using the procedures found
in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR
39.19, send your request to your principal
inspector or local Flight Standards District
Office, as appropriate. If sending information
directly to the International Section, send it
to the attention of the person identified in
paragraph (j) of this AD. Information may be
emailed to: 9-ANM-116-AMOC-REQUESTS@
faa.gov. Before using any approved AMOC,
notify your appropriate principal inspector,
or lacking a principal inspector, the manager
of the local flight standards district office/
certificate holding district office.
(2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any
requirement in this AD to obtain instructions
from a manufacturer, the instructions must
be accomplished using a method approved
by the Manager, International Section,
Transport Standards Branch, FAA; or EASA;
or Airbus SAS’s EASA Design Organization
Approval (DOA). If approved by the DOA,
the approval must include the DOAauthorized signature.
(3) Required for Compliance (RC): For any
service information referenced in EASA AD
2019–0014 that contains RC procedures and
tests: Except as required by paragraph (i)(2)
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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
(1) For more information about this AD,
contact Dan Rodina, Aerospace Engineer,
International Section, Transport Standards
Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th St., Des
Moines, WA 98198; telephone and fax 206–
231–3225.
(2) 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.
(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 2019–0014, dated January 29,
2019.
(ii) [Reserved]
(3) For EASA AD 2019–0014, 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
South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For
information on the availability of this
material at the FAA, call 206–231–3195.
EASA AD 2019–0014 may be found in the
AD docket on the internet at https://
www.regulations.gov by searching for and
locating Docket No. FAA–2019–0253.
(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 July
23, 2019.
Suzanne Masterson,
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-2019-0253; Product Identifier 2019-NM-006-AD; Amendment
39-19686; AD 2019-14-08]
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Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: The FAA is superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2016-07-
22, which applied to all Airbus SAS Model A300 B4-600, B4-600R, and F4-
600R series airplanes, and Model A300 C4-605R Variant F airplanes
(collectively called Model A300-600 series airplanes); and Model A310
series airplanes. AD 2016-07-22 required modifying the electrical
routing installation at the right-hand (RH) and left-hand (LH) wings to
achieve a minimum distance between wiring bundles and surrounding
structures. This new AD retains the requirements of AD 2016-07-22 and,
for certain airplanes, adds a requirement to further modify the
electrical installations in both wings, as specified in a European
Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD, which is incorporated by reference.
This AD was prompted by reports of missing installation information for
certain airplanes. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe
condition on these products.
DATES: This AD is effective October 2, 2019.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of October 2,
2019.
ADDRESSES: 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 by searching for and locating Docket No.
FAA-2019-0253.
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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-
0253; or in person at Docket Operations between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.,
Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The address for Docket
Operations 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: Dan Rodina, Aerospace Engineer,
International Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA, 2200 South
216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; telephone and fax 206-231-3225.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Discussion
The EASA, which is the Technical Agent for the Member States of the
European Union, has issued EASA AD 2019-0014, dated January 29, 2019
(``EASA AD 2019-0014'') (also referred to as the Mandatory Continuing
Airworthiness Information, or ``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe
condition for all Model A300-600 and A310 series airplanes.
The FAA issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14
CFR part 39 to supersede AD 2016-07-22, Amendment 39-18467 (81 FR
21236, April 11, 2016) (``AD 2016-07-22''). AD 2016-07-22 applied to
all Model A300-600 and A310 series airplanes. The NPRM published in the
Federal Register on May 7, 2019 (84 FR 19888). The NPRM was prompted by
reports of insufficient clearance for the electrical wiring bundles in
the leading and trailing edges of the RH and LH wings. The NPRM
proposed to retain the requirements of AD 2016-07-22 and, for certain
airplanes, add a requirement to further modify the electrical
installations in both wings. The FAA is issuing this AD to address
insufficient clearance between wing structures and electrical wiring,
which could lead to chafing damage and arcing, possibly resulting in an
on-board fire. See the MCAI for additional background information.
Comments
The FAA gave the public the opportunity to participate in
developing this final rule. The FAA received no comments on the NPRM or
on the determination of the cost to the public.
Conclusion
The FAA reviewed the relevant data and determined that air safety
and the public interest require adopting this final rule as proposed,
except for minor editorial changes. The FAA has 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.
Explanation of Retained Requirements
Although this AD does not explicitly restate the requirements of AD
2016-07-22, this AD would retain all of the requirements of AD 2016-07-
22. Those requirements are referenced in EASA AD 2019-0014, which, in
turn, is referenced in paragraph (g) of this AD.
Related IBR Material Under 1 CFR Part 51
EASA AD 2019-0014 describes procedures for modifying the electrical
installations in both wings (RH and LH). 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.
Costs of Compliance
The FAA estimates that this AD affects 123 airplanes of U.S.
registry. The FAA estimates the following costs to comply with this AD:
Estimated Costs for Required Actions
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Action Labor cost Parts cost Cost per product Cost on U.S. operators
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Retained actions from AD 2016-07-22. 56 work-hours x $85 per Up to $18,000.............. Up to $22,760............. Up to $2,799,480.
hour = $4,760.
New actions......................... Up to 38 work-hours x Up to $29,547.............. Up to $32,777............. Up to $4,031,571.
$85 per hour = Up to
$3,230.
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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 has 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
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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 removing airworthiness directive (AD)
2016-07-22, Amendment 39-18467 (81 FR 21236, April 11, 2016), and
adding the following new AD:
2019-14-08 Airbus SAS: Amendment 39-19686; Docket No. FAA-2019-0253;
Product Identifier 2019-NM-006-AD.
(a) Effective Date
This AD is effective October 2, 2019.
(b) Affected ADs
This AD replaces AD 2016-07-22, Amendment 39-18467 (81 FR 21236,
April 11, 2016) (``AD 2016-07-22'').
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to all Airbus SAS airplanes identified in
paragraphs (c)(1), (c)(2), (c)(3), (c)(4), and (c)(5) of this AD,
certificated in any category.
(1) Model A300 B4-601, B4-603, B4-620, and B4-622 airplanes.
(2) Model A300 B4-605R and B4-622R airplanes.
(3) Model A300 F4-605R and F4-622R airplanes.
(4) Model A300 C4-605R Variant F airplanes.
(5) Model A310-203, -204, -221, -222, -304, -322, -324, and -325
airplanes.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 24, Electrical
power.
(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by reports of insufficient clearance for
the electrical wiring bundles in the leading and trailing edges of
the right-hand (RH) and left-hand (LH) wings. The FAA is issuing
this AD to address insufficient clearance between wing structures
and electrical wiring, which could lead to chafing damage and
arcing, possibly resulting in an on-board fire.
(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, European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD 2019-
0014, dated January 29, 2019 (``EASA AD 2019-0014'').
(h) Exceptions to EASA AD 2019-0014
(1) For purposes of determining compliance with the requirements
of this AD: Where EASA AD 2019-0014 refers to its effective date,
this AD requires using the effective date of this AD.
(2) Where paragraph (1) of EASA AD 2019-0014 specifies a
compliance time of ``Within 36 months after 19 February 2014,'' for
this AD, the compliance time for that paragraph is ``Within 30
months after May 16, 2016 (the effective date of AD 2016-07-22).''
(3) Where paragraph (3) of EASA AD 2019-0014 specifies a date of
``06 September 2016,'' for this AD, use ``May 16, 2016 (the
effective date of AD 2016-07-22).''
(4) For Group 1 and Group 3 airplanes: This paragraph provides
credit for actions required by paragraph (1) of EASA AD 2019-0014,
if those actions were performed before the effective date of this AD
using Airbus Service Bulletin A300-24-6103, Revision 03, dated July
3, 2015, provided that the additional work specified in paragraphs
(6) and (7) of EASA AD 2019-0014 is accomplished.
(5) The ``Remarks'' section of EASA AD 2019-0014 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 2019-0014 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
(1) For more information about this AD, contact Dan Rodina,
Aerospace Engineer, International Section, Transport Standards
Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; telephone
and fax 206-231-3225.
(2) 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.
(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 2019-0014, dated
January 29, 2019.
(ii) [Reserved]
(3) For EASA AD 2019-0014, 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 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For information on the
availability of this material at the FAA, call 206-231-3195. EASA AD
2019-0014 may be found in the AD docket on the internet at https://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-
2019-0253.
(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 July 23, 2019.
Suzanne Masterson,
Acting Director, System Oversight Division, Aircraft Certification
Service.
[FR Doc. 2019-18518 Filed 8-27-19; 8:45 am]
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