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2B19 Series 100/200/440 AMM, CSP A–001,
Revision 54, dated October 10, 2016, or
earlier revisions of this task.
(3) Task 27–33–01–220–801, Detailed
Inspection of the Elevator PCU Rod End
Spherical Ball, of the Bombardier CL–600–
2B19 Series 100/200/440 AMM, CSP A–001,
Revision 54, dated October 10, 2016, or
earlier revisions of this task.
(n) 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
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.
(o) Related Information
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing
Airworthiness Information (MCAI) Canadian
AD CF–2018–29, dated November 2, 2018,
for related information, 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–2019–0436.
(2) For more information about this AD,
contact Darren Gassetto, Aerospace Engineer,
Mechanical Systems and Admin Services
Section, FAA, New York ACO Branch, 1600
Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY
11590; telephone 516–228–7323; fax 516–
794–5531; email 9-avs-nyaco-cos@faa.gov.
(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.
(i) Bombardier Service Bulletin 670BA–27–
074, dated June 22, 2017.
(ii) Section 3—Systems and Powerplant
Program, of the Bombardier Model CL–600–
2B19 Series 100/200/440 Maintenance
Planning Manual, Low Utilization
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Maintenance Program (MRLUMP–001), CSP
A–054–009, Revision 37, dated July 10, 2018.
(A) Task 27–20–00–13, Operational Check
of the Rudder Control System.
(B) Task 27–23–01–01, Detailed Inspection
of the Rudder PCU Rod End Spherical Ball.
(C) Task 27–31–00–05, Operational Check
of the Elevator Control System.
(iii) Section 3—Systems and Powerplant
Program, of the Bombardier Model CL–600–
2B19 Series 100/200/440 Maintenance
Planning Manual, Low Utilization
Maintenance Program (MRLUMP–002), CSP
A–054–060, Revision 37, dated July 10, 2018.
(A) Task 27–20–00–13, Operational Test of
the Rudder Control System.
(B) Task 27–23–01–01, Detailed Inspection
of the Rudder PCU Rod End Spherical Ball.
(C) Task 27–31–00–05, Operational Test of
the Elevator Control System.
(iv) Section 3—Systems/Power Plant Tasks,
of the Bombardier Model CL–600–2C10, CL–
600–2D15, CL–600–2D24, Series 700/705/900
Maintenance Planning Manual, Low
Utilization Maintenance Program (LUMP),
CSP BC–116, Revision 15, dated May 25,
2017.
(A) Task 27–20–00–106, Operational Test
of the Rudder PCUs (Duplicate CMR 27–20–
00–106).
(B) Task 273000–207, Operational Test of
the Elevator Power-Control Units (PCUs).
(C) Task 273000–215, Detailed Inspection
of the Elevator PCU Rod End Spherical Ball.
(v) Task 273000–207, Operational Check of
each Elevator PCU, of Subject 1–27, of
Section 1, Systems and Powerplant Program,
Volume 1 of Part 1, Maintenance Review
Board Report, Revision 18, dated July 25,
2018, of the Bombardier Model CL–600–
2C10, CL–600–2D15, CL–600–2D24, and CL–
600–2E25 Series 700/705/900/1000
Maintenance Requirements Manual, CSP B–
053.
(3) For service information identified in
this AD, contact Bombardier, Inc., 400 CoˆteVertu Road West, Dorval, Que´bec H4S 1Y9,
Canada; Widebody Customer Response
Center North America toll-free telephone 1–
866–538–1247 or direct-dial telephone 1–
514–855–2999; fax 514–855–7401; email
ac.yul@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,
email fedreg.legal@nara.gov, or go to: https://
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibrlocations.html.
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Issued in Des Moines, Washington, on
September 19, 2019.
Michael Kaszycki,
Acting Director, System Oversight Division,
Aircraft Certification Service.
You may examine the AD docket on
the internet at https://
www.regulations.gov by searching for
and locating Docket No. FAA–2018–
0807; or in person at Docket Operations
between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday
through Friday, except Federal holidays.
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Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2018–0807; Product
Identifier 2018–NM–003–AD; Amendment
39–19674; AD 2019–13–01]
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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 A330–200, A330–
300, A340–200, and A340–300 series
airplanes. This AD was prompted by a
report that revealed the wheel axles of
the main landing gear (MLG) were
machined with a certain radius and a
determination that the life limit for the
affected wheel axles of the MLG must be
reduced. This AD requires an inspection
to determine the part number and serial
number of each MLG wheel axle and
replacement of affected parts prior to
exceeding the reduced life limits. The
FAA is issuing this AD to address the
unsafe condition on these products.
DATES: This AD is effective December
17, 2019.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of certain publications listed in this AD
as of December 17, 2019.
ADDRESSES: For service information
identified in this final rule, contact
Airbus SAS, Airworthiness Office—
EAL, Rond-Point Emile Dewoitine No:
2, 31700 Blagnac Cedex, France; phone:
+33 5 61 93 36 96; fax: +33 5 61 93 45
80; email: airworthiness.A330-A340@
airbus.com; internet: https://
www.airbus.com. You may view this
service information at the FAA,
Transport Standards Branch, 2200
South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For
information on the availability of this
material at the FAA, call 206–231–3195.
It is also available on the internet at
https://www.regulations.gov by
searching for and locating Docket No.
FAA–2018–0807.
SUMMARY:
Examining the AD Docket
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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:
Vladimir Ulyanov, Aerospace Engineer,
International Section, Transport
Standards Branch, FAA, 2200 South
216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198;
phone and fax: 206–231–3229.
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
A330–200, A330–300, A340–200, and
A340–300 series airplanes. The NPRM
published in the Federal Register on
October 15, 2018 (83 FR 51889). The
NPRM was prompted by a report that
revealed the wheel axles of the MLG
were machined with a radius as small
as 0.4 millimeters (mm) and a
determination that the life limit for the
affected wheel axles of the MLG must be
reduced. The NPRM proposed to require
an inspection to determine the part
number and serial number of each MLG
wheel axle and replacement of affected
parts prior to exceeding the reduced life
limits.
The FAA issued a supplemental
notice of proposed rulemaking (SNPRM)
to amend 14 CFR part 39 by adding an
AD that would apply to certain Airbus
SAS Model A330–200, A330–300,
A340–200, and A340–300 series
airplanes. The SNPRM published in the
Federal Register on April 15, 2019 (84
FR 15154). The FAA issued the SNPRM
to add certain airplanes to certain
compliance time tables.
The FAA is issuing this AD to address
fatigue of the wheel axles of the MLG,
which could result in reduced structural
integrity of the airplane.
The European Aviation Safety Agency
(EASA), which is the Technical Agent
for the Member States of the European
Union, has issued EASA AD 2018–0150,
dated July 16, 2018 (referred to after this
as the Mandatory Continuing
Airworthiness Information, or ‘‘the
MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe condition
for certain Airbus SAS Model A330–
200, A330–300, A340–200, and A340–
300 series airplanes.
This AD was prompted by a report
that revealed the wheel axles of the
MLG were machined with a radius as
small as 0.4 millimeters and a
determination that the life limit for the
affected wheel axles of the MLG must be
reduced. The FAA is issuing this AD to
address fatigue of the wheel axles of the
MLG, which could result in reduced
structural integrity of the airplane. See
the MCAI for additional background
information.
Comments
The FAA gave the public the
opportunity to participate in developing
this final rule. The FAA considered the
comments received. An anonymous
commenter and Laith Ibrahim stated
their support for the NPRM.
Conclusion
The FAA reviewed the relevant data,
considered the comments 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 Service Information Under 1
CFR Part 51
Airbus has issued Service Bulletin
A330–32–3282, Revision 03, dated
October 24, 2017; and Service Bulletin
A340–32–4311, Revision 03, dated
October 24, 2017. This service
information describes procedures for
inspecting the MLG wheel axles to
determine the part number and serial
number, and replacing the affected MLG
wheel axles. This service information
also specifies reduced life limits for the
affected MLG wheel axles. These
documents are distinct since they apply
to different airplane models.
This service information is reasonably
available because the interested parties
have access to it through their normal
course of business or by the means
identified in the ADDRESSES section.
Costs of Compliance
The FAA estimates that this AD
affects 29 airplanes of U.S. registry. The
FAA estimates the following costs to
comply with this AD:
ESTIMATED COSTS
Labor cost
Parts cost
Cost per
product
Cost on U.S.
operators
2 work-hours × $85 per hour = $170 ..........................................................................................
$0
$170
$4,930
The FAA estimates the following
costs to do any necessary on-condition
replacements that would be required
based on the results of any required
actions. The FAA has no way of
determining the number of aircraft that
might need these on-condition
replacements:
ESTIMATED COSTS OF ON-CONDITION ACTIONS
Labor cost
(per part)
Parts cost
(per part)
Cost per
product
(per part)
16 work-hours × $85 per hour = $1,360 .................................................................................................................
$40,000
$41,360
Authority for This Rulemaking
Title 49 of the United States Code
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I,
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section 106, describes the authority of
the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII:
Aviation Programs, describes in more
detail the scope of the Agency’s
authority.
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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
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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.
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.
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Adoption of the Amendment
Accordingly, under the authority
delegated to me by the Administrator,
the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as
follows:
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actions in Airbus Service Bulletin A330–32–
3273 have been embodied in service.
(4) Model A340–211, –212, and –213
airplanes, all manufacturer serial numbers,
except those on which Airbus Modification
54500 has been embodied in production.
(5) Model A340–311, –312, and –313
airplanes, all manufacturer serial numbers,
except those on which Airbus Modification
54500 has been embodied in production.
(d) Subject
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
DIRECTIVES
Air Transport Association (ATA) of
America Code 32, Landing gear.
1. The authority citation for part 39
continues to read as follows:
(e) Reason
■
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):
■
2019–13–01 Airbus SAS: Amendment 39–
19674; Docket No. FAA–2018–0807;
Product Identifier 2018–NM–003–AD.
(a) Effective Date
This AD is effective December 17, 2019.
Regulatory Findings
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List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
safety, Incorporation by reference,
Safety.
(b) Affected ADs
This AD affects AD 2013–08–03,
Amendment 39–17420 (78 FR 23105, April
18, 2013) (‘‘AD 2013–08–03’’).
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to the Airbus SAS
airplanes, certificated in any category,
specified in paragraphs (c)(1) through (5) of
this AD.
(1) Model A330–201, –202, –203, –223, and
–243 airplanes, all manufacturer serial
numbers (MSNs), except those on which
Airbus Modification 54500 has been
embodied in production.
(2) Model A330–301, –302, –303, –321,
–322, –323, –341, –342, and –343 airplanes,
all manufacturer serial numbers, except
MSNs 0896, 0905, and 0913 (which are
specified in paragraph (c)(3) of this AD), and
except those on which Airbus Modification
54500 has been embodied in production.
(3) Model A330–343 airplanes, MSNs 0896,
0905, and 0913, except those on which the
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This AD was prompted by a report that
revealed the wheel axles of the main landing
gear (MLG) were machined with a radius as
small as 0.4 millimeters and a determination
that the life limit for the affected wheel axles
of the MLG must be reduced. The FAA is
issuing this AD to address fatigue of the
wheel axles of the MLG, which could result
in reduced structural integrity of the
airplane.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the
compliance times specified, unless already
done.
(g) Definitions
(1) For the purpose of this AD, the affected
MLG wheel axles are listed by part number
and serial number in Appendix 01
(Maintenance Repair Organization (MRO)
001), Appendix 02 (MRO 002), and Appendix
03 (MRO 003) of Airbus Service Bulletin
A330–32–3282, Revision 03, dated October
24, 2017; and Airbus Service Bulletin A340–
32–4311, Revision 03, dated October 24,
2017; as applicable.
(2) For the purpose of this AD, a
serviceable MLG wheel axle is an affected
MLG wheel axle that has not exceeded the
applicable post-repair life limit values as
specified in table 1 to paragraphs (g)(2),
(g)(3), and (i) of this AD, table 2 to paragraphs
(g)(2), (g)(3), and (i) of this AD, or table 3 to
paragraphs (g)(2), (g)(3), and (i) of this AD; or
a part that is not an affected MLG wheel axle.
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(3) For the purpose of this AD, the term
‘‘post-repair life limits’’ represents the timein-service, flight cycles, or flight hours,
whichever occurs first, accumulated since
repair by the affected MRO specified in table
1 to paragraphs (g)(2), (g)(3), and (i) of this
AD, table 2 to paragraphs (g)(2), (g)(3), and
(i) of this AD, or table 3 to paragraphs (g)(2),
(g)(3), and (i) of this AD.
(h) Inspection To Determine Part Number
and Serial Number
Within 90 days after the effective date of
this AD: Do an inspection of each MLG wheel
axle (left-hand and right-hand sides) to
determine the part number and serial
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number. A review of airplane delivery or
maintenance records is acceptable to make
this determination, in lieu of inspecting a
MLG wheel axle, provided those records can
be relied upon for that purpose and the part
number and serial number of the affected
part can be positively identified from that
review.
(i) Replacement of Affected MLG Wheel
Axles
If any affected MLG wheel axle is found:
Within the compliance time specified in
table 1 to paragraphs (g)(2), (g)(3), and (i) of
this AD, table 2 to paragraphs (g)(2), (g)(3),
and (i) of this AD, or table 3 to paragraphs
(g)(2), (g)(3), and (i) of this AD; replace each
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repaired MLG wheel axle with a serviceable
MLG wheel axle, in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus
Service Bulletin A330–32–3282, Revision 03,
dated October 24, 2017; or Airbus Service
Bulletin A340–32–4311, Revision 03, dated
October 24, 2017; as applicable. Post-repair
life limits specified in tables 1, 2, and 3 to
paragraphs (g)(2), (g)(3), and (i) of this AD
may not exceed the applicable ALS Part 1 life
limits in the existing maintenance or
inspection program.
(j) Parts Installation Limitation
As of the effective date of this AD, any
affected MLG wheel axle repaired using MRO
001, MRO 002, or MRO 003 may be installed
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on an airplane, provided the MLG wheel axle
is a serviceable part as defined in paragraph
(g)(2) of this AD.
(k) Terminating Action for AD 2013–08–03
Accomplishing the inspection and
replacement required by paragraphs (h) and
(i) of this AD terminates all requirements of
AD 2013–08–03.
(l) Other FAA AD Provisions
The following provisions also apply to this
AD:
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs): The Manager, International
Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA,
has the authority to approve AMOCs for this
AD, if requested using the procedures found
in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR
39.19, send your request to your principal
inspector or local Flight Standards District
Office, as appropriate. If sending information
directly to the International Section, send it
to the attention of the person identified in
paragraph (m)(2) of this AD. Information may
be emailed to: 9-ANM-116-AMOCREQUESTS@faa.gov. Before using any
approved AMOC, notify your appropriate
principal inspector, or lacking a principal
inspector, the manager of the local flight
standards district office/certificate holding
district office.
(2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any
requirement in this AD to obtain corrective
actions from a manufacturer, the action must
be accomplished using a method approved
by the Manager, International Section,
Transport Standards Branch, FAA; or the
European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA); or
Airbus SAS’s EASA Design Organization
Approval (DOA). If approved by the DOA,
the approval must include the DOAauthorized signature.
(3) Required for Compliance (RC): If any
service information contains procedures or
tests that are identified as RC, those
procedures and tests must be done to comply
with this AD; any procedures or tests that are
not identified as RC are recommended. Those
procedures and tests that are not identified
as RC may be deviated from using accepted
methods in accordance with the operator’s
maintenance or inspection program without
obtaining approval of an AMOC, provided
the procedures and tests identified as RC can
be done and the airplane can be put back in
an airworthy condition. Any substitutions or
changes to procedures or tests identified as
RC require approval of an AMOC.
(m) Related Information
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Issued in Des Moines, Washington, on July
3, 2019.
Michael Kaszycki,
Acting Director, System Oversight Division,
Aircraft Certification Service.
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Direct Investment Surveys: BE–10,
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Bureau of Economic Analysis,
Commerce.
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
This final rule amends
regulations of the Department of
Commerce’s Bureau of Economic
Analysis (BEA) to set forth the reporting
requirements for the 2019 BE–10,
Benchmark Survey of U.S. Direct
Investment Abroad (‘‘BE–10 survey’’).
The BE–10 survey is conducted every
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universe of U.S. direct investment
abroad and is BEA’s most
comprehensive survey of such
SUMMARY:
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing
Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA AD
2018–0150, dated July 16, 2018, for related
information. This MCAI may be found in the
AD docket on the internet at https://
www.regulations.gov by searching for and
locating Docket No. FAA–2018–0807.
(2) For more information about this AD,
contact Vladimir Ulyanov, Aerospace
Engineer, International Section, Transport
Standards Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th
St., Des Moines, WA 98198; phone and fax:
206–231–3229.
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(n) Material Incorporated by Reference
(1) The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
(IBR) of the service information listed in this
paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR
part 51.
(2) You must use this service information
as applicable to do the actions required by
this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise.
(i) Airbus Service Bulletin A330–32–3282,
Revision 03, dated October 24, 2017.
(ii) Airbus Service Bulletin A340–32–4311,
Revision 03, dated October 24, 2017.
(3) For service information identified in
this AD, contact Airbus SAS, Airworthiness
Office—EAL, Rond-Point Emile Dewoitine
No: 2, 31700 Blagnac Cedex, France; phone:
+33 5 61 93 36 96; fax: +33 5 61 93 45 80;
email: airworthiness.A330-A340@airbus.com;
internet: https://www.airbus.com.
(4) 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,
email fedreg.legal@nara.gov, or go to: https://
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibrlocations.html.
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investment. For the 2019 BE–10 survey,
BEA will make changes in data items
collected, the design of the survey
forms, and the reporting requirements
for the survey to satisfy changing data
needs and improve data quality and the
effectiveness and efficiency of data
collection.
DATES: This final rule will be effective
December 12, 2019.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Ricardo Limes, Chief, Multinational
Operations Branch (BE–69), Bureau of
Economic Analysis, U.S. Department of
Commerce, Washington, DC 20233;
phone (301) 278–9659; or via email
ricardo.limes@bea.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The BE–
10, Benchmark Survey of U.S. Direct
Investment Abroad, is a mandatory
survey and is conducted once every five
years by BEA under the authority of the
International Investment and Trade in
Services Survey Act (22 U.S.C. 3101–
3108).
The BE–10 survey covers the U.S.
direct investment abroad universe and
is BEA’s most comprehensive survey of
such investment. U.S. direct investment
abroad is defined as the ownership or
control, directly or indirectly, by one
U.S. person of 10 percent or more of the
voting securities of an incorporated
foreign business enterprise or an
equivalent interest in an unincorporated
foreign business enterprise, including a
branch.
The purpose of the BE–10 survey is to
obtain universe data on the financial
and operating characteristics of, and on
positions and transactions between, U.S.
parent companies and their foreign
affiliates. The data are needed to
measure the size and economic
significance of U.S. direct investment
abroad, measure changes in such
investment, and assess its impact on the
U.S. and foreign economies. Such data
are generally found in enterprise-level
accounting records of respondent
companies. The benchmark data
provide a baseline for subsequent
sample-based estimates in nonbenchmark years. In particular, they
serve as benchmarks for the quarterly
direct investment estimates included in
the U.S. international transactions,
international investment position, and
national income and product accounts,
and for annual estimates of the U.S.
direct investment abroad position and of
the activities of U.S. multinational
enterprises.
On August 7, 2019, BEA published a
notice of proposed rulemaking that set
forth the reporting requirements for the
BE–10, Benchmark Survey of U.S. Direct
Investment Abroad (84 FR 38583). Two
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[Federal Register Volume 84, Number 218 (Tuesday, November 12, 2019)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 60906-60912]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2019-24492]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2018-0807; Product Identifier 2018-NM-003-AD; Amendment
39-19674; AD 2019-13-01]
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 A330-200, A330-300, A340-200, and A340-300
series airplanes. This AD was prompted by a report that revealed the
wheel axles of the main landing gear (MLG) were machined with a certain
radius and a determination that the life limit for the affected wheel
axles of the MLG must be reduced. This AD requires an inspection to
determine the part number and serial number of each MLG wheel axle and
replacement of affected parts prior to exceeding the reduced life
limits. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on
these products.
DATES: This AD is effective December 17, 2019.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of certain publications listed in this AD as of December 17,
2019.
ADDRESSES: For service information identified in this final rule,
contact Airbus SAS, Airworthiness Office--EAL, Rond-Point Emile
Dewoitine No: 2, 31700 Blagnac Cedex, France; phone: +33 5 61 93 36 96;
fax: +33 5 61 93 45 80; email: [email protected];
internet: https://www.airbus.com. You may view this service information
at the FAA, Transport Standards Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des
Moines, WA. For information on the availability of this material at the
FAA, call 206-231-3195. It is also available on the internet at https://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2018-
0807.
Examining the AD Docket
You may examine the AD docket on the internet at https://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2018-
0807; or in person at Docket Operations between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.,
Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.
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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: Vladimir Ulyanov, Aerospace Engineer,
International Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA, 2200 South
216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; phone and fax: 206-231-3229.
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 A330-200, A330-300, A340-200, and A340-300 series airplanes. The
NPRM published in the Federal Register on October 15, 2018 (83 FR
51889). The NPRM was prompted by a report that revealed the wheel axles
of the MLG were machined with a radius as small as 0.4 millimeters (mm)
and a determination that the life limit for the affected wheel axles of
the MLG must be reduced. The NPRM proposed to require an inspection to
determine the part number and serial number of each MLG wheel axle and
replacement of affected parts prior to exceeding the reduced life
limits.
The FAA issued a supplemental notice of proposed rulemaking (SNPRM)
to amend 14 CFR part 39 by adding an AD that would apply to certain
Airbus SAS Model A330-200, A330-300, A340-200, and A340-300 series
airplanes. The SNPRM published in the Federal Register on April 15,
2019 (84 FR 15154). The FAA issued the SNPRM to add certain airplanes
to certain compliance time tables.
The FAA is issuing this AD to address fatigue of the wheel axles of
the MLG, which could result in reduced structural integrity of the
airplane.
The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical
Agent for the Member States of the European Union, has issued EASA AD
2018-0150, dated July 16, 2018 (referred to after this as the Mandatory
Continuing Airworthiness Information, or ``the MCAI''), to correct an
unsafe condition for certain Airbus SAS Model A330-200, A330-300, A340-
200, and A340-300 series airplanes.
This AD was prompted by a report that revealed the wheel axles of
the MLG were machined with a radius as small as 0.4 millimeters and a
determination that the life limit for the affected wheel axles of the
MLG must be reduced. The FAA is issuing this AD to address fatigue of
the wheel axles of the MLG, which could result in reduced structural
integrity of the airplane. See the MCAI for additional background
information.
Comments
The FAA gave the public the opportunity to participate in
developing this final rule. The FAA considered the comments received.
An anonymous commenter and Laith Ibrahim stated their support for the
NPRM.
Conclusion
The FAA reviewed the relevant data, considered the comments
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 Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51
Airbus has issued Service Bulletin A330-32-3282, Revision 03, dated
October 24, 2017; and Service Bulletin A340-32-4311, Revision 03, dated
October 24, 2017. This service information describes procedures for
inspecting the MLG wheel axles to determine the part number and serial
number, and replacing the affected MLG wheel axles. This service
information also specifies reduced life limits for the affected MLG
wheel axles. These documents are distinct since they apply to different
airplane models.
This service information is reasonably available because the
interested parties have access to it through their normal course of
business or by the means identified in the ADDRESSES section.
Costs of Compliance
The FAA estimates that this AD affects 29 airplanes of U.S.
registry. The FAA estimates the following costs to comply with this AD:
Estimated Costs
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Cost per Cost on U.S.
Labor cost Parts cost product operators
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2 work-hours x $85 per hour = $170........................... $0 $170 $4,930
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The FAA estimates the following costs to do any necessary on-
condition replacements that would be required based on the results of
any required actions. The FAA has no way of determining the number of
aircraft that might need these on-condition replacements:
Estimated Costs of On-Condition Actions
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Cost per
Labor cost (per part) Parts cost (per product (per
part) part)
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16 work-hours x $85 per hour = $1,360. $40,000 $41,360
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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
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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):
2019-13-01 Airbus SAS: Amendment 39-19674; Docket No. FAA-2018-0807;
Product Identifier 2018-NM-003-AD.
(a) Effective Date
This AD is effective December 17, 2019.
(b) Affected ADs
This AD affects AD 2013-08-03, Amendment 39-17420 (78 FR 23105,
April 18, 2013) (``AD 2013-08-03'').
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to the Airbus SAS airplanes, certificated in any
category, specified in paragraphs (c)(1) through (5) of this AD.
(1) Model A330-201, -202, -203, -223, and -243 airplanes, all
manufacturer serial numbers (MSNs), except those on which Airbus
Modification 54500 has been embodied in production.
(2) Model A330-301, -302, -303, -321, -322, -323, -341, -342,
and -343 airplanes, all manufacturer serial numbers, except MSNs
0896, 0905, and 0913 (which are specified in paragraph (c)(3) of
this AD), and except those on which Airbus Modification 54500 has
been embodied in production.
(3) Model A330-343 airplanes, MSNs 0896, 0905, and 0913, except
those on which the actions in Airbus Service Bulletin A330-32-3273
have been embodied in service.
(4) Model A340-211, -212, and -213 airplanes, all manufacturer
serial numbers, except those on which Airbus Modification 54500 has
been embodied in production.
(5) Model A340-311, -312, and -313 airplanes, all manufacturer
serial numbers, except those on which Airbus Modification 54500 has
been embodied in production.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 32, Landing
gear.
(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by a report that revealed the wheel axles
of the main landing gear (MLG) were machined with a radius as small
as 0.4 millimeters and a determination that the life limit for the
affected wheel axles of the MLG must be reduced. The FAA is issuing
this AD to address fatigue of the wheel axles of the MLG, which
could result in reduced structural integrity of the airplane.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified,
unless already done.
(g) Definitions
(1) For the purpose of this AD, the affected MLG wheel axles are
listed by part number and serial number in Appendix 01 (Maintenance
Repair Organization (MRO) 001), Appendix 02 (MRO 002), and Appendix
03 (MRO 003) of Airbus Service Bulletin A330-32-3282, Revision 03,
dated October 24, 2017; and Airbus Service Bulletin A340-32-4311,
Revision 03, dated October 24, 2017; as applicable.
(2) For the purpose of this AD, a serviceable MLG wheel axle is
an affected MLG wheel axle that has not exceeded the applicable
post-repair life limit values as specified in table 1 to paragraphs
(g)(2), (g)(3), and (i) of this AD, table 2 to paragraphs (g)(2),
(g)(3), and (i) of this AD, or table 3 to paragraphs (g)(2), (g)(3),
and (i) of this AD; or a part that is not an affected MLG wheel
axle.
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(3) For the purpose of this AD, the term ``post-repair life
limits'' represents the time-in-service, flight cycles, or flight
hours, whichever occurs first, accumulated since repair by the
affected MRO specified in table 1 to paragraphs (g)(2), (g)(3), and
(i) of this AD, table 2 to paragraphs (g)(2), (g)(3), and (i) of
this AD, or table 3 to paragraphs (g)(2), (g)(3), and (i) of this
AD.
(h) Inspection To Determine Part Number and Serial Number
Within 90 days after the effective date of this AD: Do an
inspection of each MLG wheel axle (left-hand and right-hand sides)
to determine the part number and serial number. A review of airplane
delivery or maintenance records is acceptable to make this
determination, in lieu of inspecting a MLG wheel axle, provided
those records can be relied upon for that purpose and the part
number and serial number of the affected part can be positively
identified from that review.
(i) Replacement of Affected MLG Wheel Axles
If any affected MLG wheel axle is found: Within the compliance
time specified in table 1 to paragraphs (g)(2), (g)(3), and (i) of
this AD, table 2 to paragraphs (g)(2), (g)(3), and (i) of this AD,
or table 3 to paragraphs (g)(2), (g)(3), and (i) of this AD; replace
each repaired MLG wheel axle with a serviceable MLG wheel axle, in
accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Service
Bulletin A330-32-3282, Revision 03, dated October 24, 2017; or
Airbus Service Bulletin A340-32-4311, Revision 03, dated October 24,
2017; as applicable. Post-repair life limits specified in tables 1,
2, and 3 to paragraphs (g)(2), (g)(3), and (i) of this AD may not
exceed the applicable ALS Part 1 life limits in the existing
maintenance or inspection program.
(j) Parts Installation Limitation
As of the effective date of this AD, any affected MLG wheel axle
repaired using MRO 001, MRO 002, or MRO 003 may be installed
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on an airplane, provided the MLG wheel axle is a serviceable part as
defined in paragraph (g)(2) of this AD.
(k) Terminating Action for AD 2013-08-03
Accomplishing the inspection and replacement required by
paragraphs (h) and (i) of this AD terminates all requirements of AD
2013-08-03.
(l) Other FAA AD Provisions
The following provisions also apply to this AD:
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager,
International Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA, has the
authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the
procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19,
send your request to your principal inspector or local Flight
Standards District Office, as appropriate. If sending information
directly to the International Section, send it to the attention of
the person identified in paragraph (m)(2) of this AD. Information
may be emailed to: [email protected]. Before using any
approved AMOC, notify your appropriate principal inspector, or
lacking a principal inspector, the manager of the local flight
standards district office/certificate holding district office.
(2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any requirement in this AD
to obtain corrective actions from a manufacturer, the action must be
accomplished using a method approved by the Manager, International
Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA; or the European Aviation
Safety Agency (EASA); or Airbus SAS's EASA Design Organization
Approval (DOA). If approved by the DOA, the approval must include
the DOA-authorized signature.
(3) Required for Compliance (RC): If any service information
contains procedures or tests that are identified as RC, those
procedures and tests must be done to comply with this AD; any
procedures or tests that are not identified as RC are recommended.
Those procedures and tests that are not identified as RC may be
deviated from using accepted methods in accordance with the
operator's maintenance or inspection program without obtaining
approval of an AMOC, provided the procedures and tests identified as
RC can be done and the airplane can be put back in an airworthy
condition. Any substitutions or changes to procedures or tests
identified as RC require approval of an AMOC.
(m) Related Information
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information
(MCAI) EASA AD 2018-0150, dated July 16, 2018, for related
information. This MCAI may be found in the AD docket on the internet
at https://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket
No. FAA-2018-0807.
(2) For more information about this AD, contact Vladimir
Ulyanov, Aerospace Engineer, International Section, Transport
Standards Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198;
phone and fax: 206-231-3229.
(n) Material Incorporated by Reference
(1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the
incorporation by reference (IBR) of the service information listed
in this paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
(2) You must use this service information as applicable to do
the actions required by this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise.
(i) Airbus Service Bulletin A330-32-3282, Revision 03, dated
October 24, 2017.
(ii) Airbus Service Bulletin A340-32-4311, Revision 03, dated
October 24, 2017.
(3) For service information identified in this AD, contact
Airbus SAS, Airworthiness Office--EAL, Rond-Point Emile Dewoitine
No: 2, 31700 Blagnac Cedex, France; phone: +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax:
+33 5 61 93 45 80; email: [email protected];
internet: https://www.airbus.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, email [email protected], or go to: https://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html.
Issued in Des Moines, Washington, on July 3, 2019.
Michael Kaszycki,
Acting Director, System Oversight Division, Aircraft Certification
Service.
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