Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes, 50716-50719 [2019-20898]
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as hereby amended, have signed an
amended marketing agreement; and
2. The issuance of this amendatory
Order, further amending the aforesaid
Order, is favored or approved by at least
two-thirds of the producers who
participated in a referendum on the
question of approval and who, during
the period of August 1, 2017, through
July 31, 2018, were engaged within the
production area in the production of
such almonds. Such producers also
produced for market at least two-thirds
of the volume of such commodity
represented in the referendum.
3. The issuance of this amendatory
Order together with a signed marketing
agreement advances the interests of
growers of almonds in the production
area pursuant to the declared policy of
the Act.
Order Relative to Handling
It is therefore ordered, that on and
after the effective date hereof, all
handling of almonds grown in
California shall be in conformity to, and
in compliance with, the terms and
conditions of the said Order as hereby
proposed to be amended as follows:
The provisions amending the Order
contained in the proposed rule issued
by the Administrator on July 2, 2018,
and published in the Federal Register
on July 6, 2018, (83 FR 31473) will be
and are the terms and provisions of this
order amending the marketing order and
are set forth in full herein.
List of Subjects in 7 CFR Part 981
Almonds, Marketing agreements,
Nuts, Reporting and recordkeeping
requirements.
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Dated: September 18, 2019.
Bruce Summers,
Administrator, Agricultural Marketing
Service.
§ 981.33
3. Amend § 981.33 by revising the first
sentence of paragraphs (a) and (b) and
the last sentence of paragraph (c) and
adding paragraph (d) to read as follows:
For the reasons set out in the
preamble, 7 CFR part 981 is amended as
follows:
PART 981—ALMONDS GROWN IN
CALIFORNIA
1. The authority citation for 7 CFR
part 981 continues to read as follows:
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Authority: 7 U.S.C. 601–674.
2. Amend § 981.32 by revising
paragraph (a)(1) and adding paragraph
(a)(3) to read as follows:
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respective member and alternate
member shall be chosen by ballot
delivered to the Board. Nominees
chosen by the Board in this manner
shall be submitted by the Board to the
Secretary on or before June 1 of each
year together with such information as
the Secretary may require. If a
nomination for any Board member or
alternate is not received by the Secretary
on or before June 1, the Secretary may
select such member or alternate from
persons belonging to the group to be
represented without nomination. The
Board shall mail to all handlers and
growers, other than the cooperative(s) of
record, the required ballots with all
necessary voting information including
the names of incumbents willing to
accept renomination, and, to such
growers, the name of any person
proposed for nomination in a petition
signed by at least 15 such growers and
filed with the Board on or before April
1. Distribution of ballots shall be
announced by press release, furnishing
pertinent information on balloting,
issued by the Board through newspapers
and other publications having general
circulation in the almond producing
areas.
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(3) The Board may recommend,
subject to the approval of the Secretary,
a change to the nomination method,
should the Board determine that a
revision is necessary.
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§ 981.32
Nominations.
(a) Method. (1) Each year the terms of
office of three of the members elected
pursuant to § 981.31(a) and (b) shall
expire, except every third year when the
term of office for two of those members
shall expire. Nominees for each
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Selection and term of office.
(a) Members and their respective
alternates for positions open on the
Board shall be selected by the Secretary
from persons nominated pursuant to
§ 981.32, or, at the discretion of the
Secretary, from other qualified persons,
for a term of office beginning August 1.
* * *
(b) The term of office of members of
the Board shall be for a period of three
years beginning on August 1 of the years
selected except where otherwise
provided. * * *
(c) * * * This limitation on tenure
shall not apply to alternate members.
(d) The Board may recommend,
subject to approval of the Secretary,
revisions to the start date for the term
of office of members of the Board.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2019–0486; Product
Identifier 2019–NM–061–AD; Amendment
39–19733; AD 2019–18–06]
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Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS
Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
The FAA is adopting a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
Airbus SAS Model A318–112, –121, and
–122; A319–111, –112, –115, –131,
–132, and –133; A320–214, –216, –232,
–233, –251N, and –271N; and A321–
211, –212, –213, –231, –232, –251N,
–253N, –271N, and –272N airplanes.
This AD was prompted by reports of
missing or loosened fasteners on
connecting brackets of overhead
stowage compartments (OHSC) and
pivoting OHSC (POHSC). This AD
requires modification of the OHSC and
POHSC attachments, as specified in a
European Union 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 is effective October 31,
2019.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of a certain publication listed in this AD
as of October 31, 2019.
ADDRESSES: For the material
incorporated by reference (IBR) in this
AD, contact the EASA, at 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–
0486.
SUMMARY:
Examining the AD Docket
You may examine the AD docket on
the internet at https://
www.regulations.gov by searching for
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and locating Docket No. FAA–2019–
0486; 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 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:
Sanjay Ralhan, Aerospace Engineer,
International Section, Transport
Standards Branch, FAA, 2200 South
216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198;
telephone and fax 206–231–3223.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Discussion
The FAA issued a notice of proposed
rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
part 39 by adding an AD that would
apply to certain Airbus SAS Model
A318–112, –121, and –122; A319–111,
–112, –115, –131, –132, and –133;
A320–214, –216, –232, –233, –251N,
and –271N; and A321–211, –212, –213,
–231, –232, –251N, –253N, –271N, and
–272N airplanes. The NPRM published
in the Federal Register on June 27, 2019
(84 FR 30637). The NPRM was
prompted by reports of missing or
loosened fasteners on connecting
brackets of OHSC and pivoting POHSC.
The NPRM proposed to require
modification of the OHSC and POHSC
attachments.
The FAA is issuing this AD to address
loosening of the OHSC or POHSC
fasteners. This condition, if not
corrected, could lead to detachment of
OHSC or POHSC, possibly resulting in
injury to airplane occupants and/or
impeding egress during an emergency
evacuation.
The EASA, which is the Technical
Agent for the Member States of the
European Union, has issued EASA AD
2019–0069, dated March 28, 2019
(‘‘EASA AD 2019–0069’’) (also referred
to as the Mandatory Continuing
Airworthiness Information, or ‘‘the
MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe condition
for certain Airbus SAS Model A318–
112, –121, and –122; A319–111, –112,
–115, –131, –132, and –133; A320–214,
–216, –232, –233, –251N, and –271N;
and A321–211, –212, –213, –231, –232,
–251N, –253N, –271N, and –272N
airplanes. The MCAI states:
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this final rule. The FAA has considered
the comment received. Patrick
Imperatrice indicated support for the
NPRM.
Conclusion
The FAA reviewed the relevant data,
considered the comment received, 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.
During routine inspections, several screws
were found missing or loose on the
interconnecting brackets of certain overhead
stowage compartments (OHSC) and pivoting
OHSC (POHSC). Investigations and a
sampling program have shown that loosening
of fasteners can be generated by a relative
movement of the OHSC/POHSC and
vibrations inside the aeroplane, by elastic
deformation of the aeroplane body and by
take-off and landing manoeuvres.
This condition, if not corrected, could lead
to detachment of an OHSC/POHSC, possibly
resulting in injury to aeroplane occupants.
To address this potential unsafe condition,
Airbus issued the original issue of the
applicable SB [service bulletin], providing
modification instructions to improve the
robustness of the OHSC and POHSC.
Prompted by new findings, the applicable
SBs have been later issued, including
additional work and associated instructions.
For the reasons described above, this
[EASA] AD requires modification of the
OHSC and POHSC attachments.
Costs of Compliance
Comments
The FAA gave the public the
opportunity to participate in developing
The FAA estimates that this AD
affects 1,464 airplanes of U.S. registry.
The FAA estimates the following costs
to comply with this AD:
Related IBR Material Under 1 CFR Part
51
EASA AD 2019–0069 describes
procedures for modification of the
OHSC and POHSC attachments. EASA
AD 2019–0069 also describes an
inspection for discrepancies (additional
work) and corrective actions. The
inspection includes checks of the
dimensions of the threaded pins against
tolerances and checks for damage.
Corrective actions include replacing
threaded pins and nuts and repairing
damage. 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.
ESTIMATED COSTS FOR REQUIRED ACTIONS
Labor cost
Parts cost
Up to 42 work-hours × $85 per hour = Up to $3,570 ..............
The FAA estimates the following
costs to do any necessary on-condition
actions that would be required based on
$3,950
Cost on U.S.
operators
Cost per product
Up to $7,520 ...........................
the results of any required or optional
actions. The FAA has no way of
Up to $11,009,280
determining the number of aircraft that
might need these on-condition actions:
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ESTIMATED COSTS OF ON-CONDITION ACTIONS
Labor cost
Parts cost
Up to 19 work-hours × $85 per hour = Up to $1,615 ..................................................
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Cost per product
Up to $1,615 *
* The FAA has received no definitive data for the on-condition parts costs.
According to the manufacturer, some
or all of the costs of this AD may be
covered under warranty, thereby
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reducing the cost impact on affected
individuals. The FAA does not control
warranty coverage for affected
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individuals. As a result, the FAA has
included all known costs in our 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
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
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,
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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):
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2019–18–06 Airbus SAS: Amendment 39–
19733; Docket No. FAA–2019–0486;
Product Identifier 2019–NM–061–AD.
(a) Effective Date
This AD is effective October 31, 2019.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to Airbus SAS Model
A318–112, –121, and –122; A319–111, –112,
–115, –131, –132, and –133; A320–214, –216,
–232, –233, –251N, and –271N; and A321–
211, –212, –213, –231, –232, –251N, –253N,
–271N, and –272N airplanes, certificated in
any category, as identified in European
Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD
2019–0069, dated March 28, 2019 (‘‘EASA
AD 2019–0069’’).
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of
America Code 25, Equipment/furnishings.
(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by reports of
missing or loosened fasteners on connecting
brackets of overhead stowage compartments
(OHSC) and pivoting OHSC (POHSC). The
FAA is issuing this AD to address loosening
of the OHSC or POHSC fasteners. This
condition, if not corrected, could lead to
detachment of OHSC or POHSC, possibly
resulting in injury to airplane occupants and/
or impeding egress during an emergency
evacuation.
(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 2019–0069.
(h) Exceptions to EASA AD 2019–0069
(1) For purposes of determining
compliance with the requirements of this AD:
Where EASA AD 2019–0069 refers to its
effective date, this AD requires using the
effective date of this AD.
(2) For purposes of determining
compliance with the requirements of this AD:
Paragraph (1) of EASA AD 2019–0069 applies
to all airplanes except for airplanes identified
by paragraph (2) of EASA AD 2019–0069.
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(3) The ‘‘Remarks’’ section of EASA AD
2019–0069 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
2019–0069 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 Sanjay Ralhan, Aerospace Engineer,
International Section, Transport Standards
Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th St., Des
Moines, WA 98198; telephone and fax 206–
231–3223.
(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 Union Aviation Safety Agency
(EASA) AD 2019–0069, dated March 28,
2019.
(ii) [Reserved]
(3) For information about EASA AD 2019–
0069, contact the EASA, at KonradAdenauer-Ufer 3, 50668 Cologne, Germany;
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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 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. This material may
be found in the AD docket on the internet at
https://www.regulations.gov by searching for
and locating Docket No. FAA–2019–0486.
(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, email fedreg.legal@
nara.gov, or go to: https://www.archives.gov/
federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html.
Issued in Des Moines, Washington, on
September 6, 2019.
Michael Kaszycki,
Acting Director, System Oversight Division,
Aircraft Certification Service.
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Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2019–0771; Product
Identifier 2019–NE–27–AD; Amendment 39–
19747; AD 2019–19–11]
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Airworthiness Directives; Pratt &
Whitney Turbofan Engines
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule; request for
comments.
AGENCY:
The FAA is adopting a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
Pratt & Whitney (PW) PW1519G,
PW1521G, PW1521GA, PW1524G,
PW1525G, PW1521G–3, PW1524G–3,
PW1525G–3, PW1919G, PW1921G,
PW1922G, PW1923G, and PW1923G–A
model turbofan engines. This AD
requires initial and repetitive
inspections of the low-pressure
compressor (LPC) inlet guide vane (IGV)
and the LPC rotor 1 (R1) and, depending
on the results of the inspections,
possible replacement of the LPC. This
AD was prompted by two recent inflight shutdowns (IFSDs) that occurred
as the result of failures of the LPC R1.
The FAA is issuing this AD to address
the unsafe condition on these products.
DATES: This AD is effective September
26, 2019.
The FAA must receive comments on
this AD by November 12, 2019.
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SUMMARY:
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You may send comments,
using the procedures found in 14 CFR
11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following
methods:
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to
https://www.regulations.gov. Follow the
instructions for submitting comments.
• Fax: 202–493–2251.
• Mail: U.S. Department of
Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE,
Washington, DC 20590.
• Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of
Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE,
Washington, DC 20590, between 9 a.m.
and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
except Federal holidays.
For service information identified in
this final rule, contact Pratt & Whitney,
400 Main Street, East Hartford, CT
06118; phone: 800–565–0140; fax: 860–
565–5442; email: help24@pw.utc.com;
internet: https://fleetcare.pw.utc.com.
You may view this service information
at the FAA, Engine and Propeller
Standards Branch, 1200 District
Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803. For
information on the availability of this
material at the FAA, call 781–238–7759.
It is also available on the internet at
https://www.regulations.gov by searching
for and locating Docket No. FAA–2019–
0771.
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You may examine the AD docket on
the internet at https://
www.regulations.gov by searching for
and locating Docket No. FAA–2019–
0771; 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 the
Docket Operations is listed above.
Comments will be available in the AD
docket shortly after receipt.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Kevin M. Clark, Aerospace Engineer,
ECO Branch, FAA, 1200 District
Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803; phone:
781–238–7088; fax: 781–238–7199;
email: kevin.m.clark@faa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Discussion
The FAA received reports of two
recent IFSDs on PW PW1524G–3 model
turbofan engines. The first IFSD
occurred on July 25, 2019 and the
second IFSD occurred on September 16,
2019. These IFSDs were due to failure
of the LPC R1, which resulted in the
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LPC R1 releasing from the LPC case and
damaging the engine. LPC rotor failures
historically have released high-energy
debris that has resulted in damage to
engines and airplanes (see Advisory
Circular (AC) 39–8, ‘‘Continued
Airworthiness Assessments of
Powerplant and Auxiliary Power Unit
Installations of Transport Category
Airplanes,’’ dated September 8, 2003,
available at rgl.faa.gov).
Although these IFSDs occurred on PW
PW1524G–3 model turbofan engines,
the FAA is including PW PW1900
engines in the applicability of the AD
because similarities in type design make
these engines susceptible to the same
unsafe condition as PW PW1500
engines. This condition, if not
addressed, could result in uncontained
release of the LPC R1, in-flight
shutdown, damage to the engine,
damage to the airplane, and loss of
control of the airplane. The FAA is
issuing this AD to address the unsafe
condition on these products.
Related Service Information
The FAA reviewed Pratt & Whitney
Service Bulletin (SB) PW1000G–A–72–
00–0125–00A–930A–D, Issue No. 001,
dated September 23, 2019, and PW SB
PW1000G–A–72–00–0075–00B–930A–
D, Issue No. 001, dated September 23,
2019. The SBs contain procedures for
performing borescope inspections of the
LPC R1 and the LPC IGV actuation
system on engines that have less than
300 flight cycles since new.
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 requires initial and repetitive
borescope inspections of the LPC IGV
and the LPC R1 and, depending on the
results of the inspections, replacement
of the LPC.
Interim Action
The FAA considers this AD interim
action. The investigation into the two
recent failures on the PW PW1524G–3
model turbofan engines is on-going and
the FAA may pursue further rulemaking
action at a later date.
Justification for Immediate Adoption
and Determination of the Effective Date
Section 553(b)(3)(B) of the
Administrative Procedure Act (APA) (5
U.S.C.) authorizes agencies to dispense
with notice and comment procedures
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[Federal Register Volume 84, Number 187 (Thursday, September 26, 2019)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 50716-50719]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2019-20898]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2019-0486; Product Identifier 2019-NM-061-AD; Amendment
39-19733; AD 2019-18-06]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for
certain Airbus SAS Model A318-112, -121, and -122; A319-111, -112, -
115, -131, -132, and -133; A320-214, -216, -232, -233, -251N, and -
271N; and A321-211, -212, -213, -231, -232, -251N, -253N, -271N, and -
272N airplanes. This AD was prompted by reports of missing or loosened
fasteners on connecting brackets of overhead stowage compartments
(OHSC) and pivoting OHSC (POHSC). This AD requires modification of the
OHSC and POHSC attachments, as specified in a European Union 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 is effective October 31, 2019.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of October 31,
2019.
ADDRESSES: For the material incorporated by reference (IBR) in this AD,
contact the EASA, at 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-2019-0486.
Examining the AD Docket
You may examine the AD docket on the internet at https://www.regulations.gov by searching for
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and locating Docket No. FAA-2019-0486; 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 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: Sanjay Ralhan, Aerospace Engineer,
International Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA, 2200 South
216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; telephone and fax 206-231-3223.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Discussion
The FAA issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14
CFR part 39 by adding an AD that would apply to certain Airbus SAS
Model A318-112, -121, and -122; A319-111, -112, -115, -131, -132, and -
133; A320-214, -216, -232, -233, -251N, and -271N; and A321-211, -212,
-213, -231, -232, -251N, -253N, -271N, and -272N airplanes. The NPRM
published in the Federal Register on June 27, 2019 (84 FR 30637). The
NPRM was prompted by reports of missing or loosened fasteners on
connecting brackets of OHSC and pivoting POHSC. The NPRM proposed to
require modification of the OHSC and POHSC attachments.
The FAA is issuing this AD to address loosening of the OHSC or
POHSC fasteners. This condition, if not corrected, could lead to
detachment of OHSC or POHSC, possibly resulting in injury to airplane
occupants and/or impeding egress during an emergency evacuation.
The EASA, which is the Technical Agent for the Member States of the
European Union, has issued EASA AD 2019-0069, dated March 28, 2019
(``EASA AD 2019-0069'') (also referred to as the Mandatory Continuing
Airworthiness Information, or ``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe
condition for certain Airbus SAS Model A318-112, -121, and -122; A319-
111, -112, -115, -131, -132, and -133; A320-214, -216, -232, -233, -
251N, and -271N; and A321-211, -212, -213, -231, -232, -251N, -253N, -
271N, and -272N airplanes. The MCAI states:
During routine inspections, several screws were found missing or
loose on the interconnecting brackets of certain overhead stowage
compartments (OHSC) and pivoting OHSC (POHSC). Investigations and a
sampling program have shown that loosening of fasteners can be
generated by a relative movement of the OHSC/POHSC and vibrations
inside the aeroplane, by elastic deformation of the aeroplane body
and by take-off and landing manoeuvres.
This condition, if not corrected, could lead to detachment of an
OHSC/POHSC, possibly resulting in injury to aeroplane occupants.
To address this potential unsafe condition, Airbus issued the
original issue of the applicable SB [service bulletin], providing
modification instructions to improve the robustness of the OHSC and
POHSC. Prompted by new findings, the applicable SBs have been later
issued, including additional work and associated instructions.
For the reasons described above, this [EASA] AD requires
modification of the OHSC and POHSC attachments.
Comments
The FAA gave the public the opportunity to participate in
developing this final rule. The FAA has considered the comment
received. Patrick Imperatrice indicated support for the NPRM.
Conclusion
The FAA reviewed the relevant data, considered the comment
received, 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.
Related IBR Material Under 1 CFR Part 51
EASA AD 2019-0069 describes procedures for modification of the OHSC
and POHSC attachments. EASA AD 2019-0069 also describes an inspection
for discrepancies (additional work) and corrective actions. The
inspection includes checks of the dimensions of the threaded pins
against tolerances and checks for damage. Corrective actions include
replacing threaded pins and nuts and repairing damage. 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.
Costs of Compliance
The FAA estimates that this AD affects 1,464 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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Labor cost Parts cost Cost per product Cost on U.S. operators
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Up to 42 work-hours x $85 per hour = Up $3,950 Up to $7,520.............. Up to $11,009,280
to $3,570.
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The FAA estimates the following costs to do any necessary on-
condition actions that would be required based on the results of any
required or optional actions. The FAA has no way of determining the
number of aircraft that might need these on-condition actions:
Estimated Costs of On-Condition Actions
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Labor cost Parts cost Cost per product
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Up to 19 work-hours x $85 per [*] Up to $1,615 *
hour = Up to $1,615.
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* The FAA has received no definitive data for the on-condition parts
costs.
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 our 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 44701: ``General
requirements.'' Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing
regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator
finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within
the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition
that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this
rulemaking action.
This AD is issued in accordance with authority delegated by the
Executive Director, Aircraft Certification Service, as authorized by
FAA Order 8000.51C. In accordance with that order, issuance of ADs is
normally a function of the Compliance and Airworthiness Division, but
during this transition period, the Executive Director has delegated the
authority to issue ADs applicable to transport category airplanes and
associated appliances to the Director of the System Oversight Division.
Regulatory Findings
This AD will not have federalism implications under Executive Order
13132. This AD will not have a substantial direct effect on the States,
on the relationship between the national government and the States, or
on the distribution of power and responsibilities among the various
levels of government.
For the reasons discussed above, I certify that this AD:
(1) Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive
Order 12866,
(2) 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):
2019-18-06 Airbus SAS: Amendment 39-19733; Docket No. FAA-2019-0486;
Product Identifier 2019-NM-061-AD.
(a) Effective Date
This AD is effective October 31, 2019.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to Airbus SAS Model A318-112, -121, and -122;
A319-111, -112, -115, -131, -132, and -133; A320-214, -216, -232, -
233, -251N, and -271N; and A321-211, -212, -213, -231, -232, -251N,
-253N, -271N, and -272N airplanes, certificated in any category, as
identified in European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD 2019-
0069, dated March 28, 2019 (``EASA AD 2019-0069'').
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 25, Equipment/
furnishings.
(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by reports of missing or loosened fasteners
on connecting brackets of overhead stowage compartments (OHSC) and
pivoting OHSC (POHSC). The FAA is issuing this AD to address
loosening of the OHSC or POHSC fasteners. This condition, if not
corrected, could lead to detachment of OHSC or POHSC, possibly
resulting in injury to airplane occupants and/or impeding egress
during an emergency evacuation.
(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 2019-0069.
(h) Exceptions to EASA AD 2019-0069
(1) For purposes of determining compliance with the requirements
of this AD: Where EASA AD 2019-0069 refers to its effective date,
this AD requires using the effective date of this AD.
(2) For purposes of determining compliance with the requirements
of this AD: Paragraph (1) of EASA AD 2019-0069 applies to all
airplanes except for airplanes identified by paragraph (2) of EASA
AD 2019-0069.
(3) The ``Remarks'' section of EASA AD 2019-0069 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 2019-0069 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 Sanjay Ralhan,
Aerospace Engineer, International Section, Transport Standards
Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; telephone
and fax 206-231-3223.
(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 Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD 2019-0069,
dated March 28, 2019.
(ii) [Reserved]
(3) For information about EASA AD 2019-0069, contact the EASA,
at Konrad-Adenauer-Ufer 3, 50668 Cologne, Germany;
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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 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. This
material may be found in the AD docket on the internet at https://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-
2019-0486.
(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, email
[email protected], or go to: https://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html.
Issued in Des Moines, Washington, on September 6, 2019.
Michael Kaszycki,
Acting Director, System Oversight Division, Aircraft Certification
Service.
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