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(a) Comments Due Date
The FAA must receive comments by
December 30, 2019.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to all Airbus SAS Model
A350–941 and –1041 airplanes, certificated
in any category.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of
America Code 52, Doors.
(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by reports of
passenger door girt bar fitting assembly safety
hooks being stuck in the upward position.
We are issuing this AD to address this
condition, which could lead to girt bar
disengagement from the girt bar fitting
assembly and consequent failure of the
passenger door slide deployment during an
emergency, possibly preventing safe
evacuation of the airplane.
(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 Union Aviation
Safety Agency (EASA) AD 2019–0207, dated
August 22, 2019 (‘‘EASA AD 2019–0207’’).
(h) Exceptions to EASA AD 2019–0207
(1) Where EASA AD 2019–0207 refers to its
effective date, this AD requires using the
effective date of this AD.
(2) The ‘‘Remarks’’ section of EASA AD
2019–0207 does not apply to this AD.
(3) Paragraph (4) of EASA AD 2019–0207
specifies to report inspection results to
Airbus within a certain compliance time. For
this AD, report inspection results at the
applicable time specified in paragraph
(h)(3)(i) or (ii) of this AD.
(i) If the inspection was done on or after
the effective date of this AD: Submit the
report within 90 days after the inspection.
(ii) If the inspection was done before the
effective date of this AD: Submit the report
within 90 days after the effective date of 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)(2) of this AD. Information may
be emailed to: 9-ANM-116-AMOC-
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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
2019–0207 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.
(4) Paperwork Reduction Act Burden
Statement: A federal agency may not conduct
or sponsor, and a person is not required to
respond to, nor shall a person be subject to
a penalty for failure to comply with a
collection of information subject to the
requirements of the Paperwork Reduction
Act unless that collection of information
displays a current valid OMB Control
Number. The OMB Control Number for this
information collection is 2120–0056. Public
reporting for this collection of information is
estimated to be approximately 1 hour per
response, including the time for reviewing
instructions, completing and reviewing the
collection of information. All responses to
this collection of information are mandatory.
Send comments regarding this burden
estimate or any other aspect of this collection
of information, including suggestions for
reducing this burden to: Information
Collection Clearance Officer, Federal
Aviation Administration, 10101 Hillwood
Parkway, Fort Worth, TX 76177–1524.
(j) Related Information
(1) For information about EASA AD 2019–
0207, contact the EASA, Konrad-AdenauerUfer 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. 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–2019–0865.
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(2) For more information about this AD,
contact Kathleen Arrigotti, Aerospace
Engineer, International Section, Transport
Standards Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th
St., Des Moines, WA 98198; telephone and
fax 206–231–3218.
Issued in Des Moines, Washington, on
November 1, 2019.
Dionne Palermo,
Acting Director, System Oversight Division,
Aircraft Certification Service.
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Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS
Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
(NPRM).
AGENCY:
The FAA proposes to adopt a
new airworthiness directive (AD) for 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. This proposed
AD was prompted by a determination
that new tests are necessary to address
potential air leaks in the reservoir air
pressurization lines. This proposed AD
would require repetitive pressurization
tests of the reservoir air pressurization
lines for pipe rupture and leaks, and
repair or replacement if necessary, as
specified in a European Union Aviation
Safety Agency (EASA) AD, which will
be incorporated by reference. The FAA
is proposing this AD to address the
unsafe condition on these products.
DATES: The FAA must receive comments
on this proposed AD by December 30,
2019.
ADDRESSES: You may send comments,
using the procedures found in 14 CFR
11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following
methods:
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to
https://www.regulations.gov. Follow the
instructions for submitting comments.
• Fax: 202–493–2251.
• Mail: U.S. Department of
Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE,
Washington, DC 20590.
SUMMARY:
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• Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail
address above between 9 a.m. and 5
p.m., Monday through Friday, except
Federal holidays.
For the material identified in this
proposed AD that will be incorporated
by reference (IBR), contact the EASA,
Konrad-Adenauer-Ufer 3, 50668
Cologne, Germany; telephone +49 221
89990 1000; email ADs@easa.europa.eu;
internet www.easa.europa.eu. You may
find this IBR material on the EASA
website at https://ad.easa.europa.eu.
You may view this IBR material at the
FAA, Transport Standards Branch, 2200
South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For
information on the availability of this
material at the FAA, call 206–231–3195.
It is also available in the AD docket on
the internet at https://
www.regulations.gov by searching for
and locating Docket No. FAA–2019–
0864.
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–
0864; 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 NPRM, the
regulatory evaluation, any comments
received, and other information. The
street address for Docket Operations is
listed above. Comments will be
available in the AD docket shortly after
receipt.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 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:
Comments Invited
The FAA invites you to send any
written relevant data, views, or
arguments about this proposal. Send
your comments to an address listed
under the ADDRESSES section. Include
‘‘Docket No. FAA–2019–0864; Product
Identifier 2019–NM–140–AD’’ at the
beginning of your comments. The FAA
specifically invites comments on the
overall regulatory, economic,
environmental, and energy aspects of
this NPRM. The FAA will consider all
comments received by the closing date
and may amend this NPRM based on
those comments.
The FAA will post all comments,
without change, to https://
www.regulations.gov, including any
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personal information you provide. The
FAA will also post a report
summarizing each substantive verbal
contact the agency receives about this
NPRM.
previously is likely to exist or develop
in other products of the same type
design.
Discussion
The EASA, which is the Technical
Agent for the Member States of the
European Union, has issued EASA AD
2019–0188, dated July 31, 2019 (‘‘EASA
AD 2019–0188’’) (also referred to as the
Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness
Information, or ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct
an unsafe condition for 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); Model A310 series
airplanes; and Model A300F4–608ST
airplanes. (Model A300F4–608ST
airplanes are not on the U.S. Register;
this proposed AD therefore does not
include those airplanes in the
applicability.)
This proposed AD was prompted by
a determination that new tests are
necessary to address potential air leaks
in the reservoir air pressurization lines.
The FAA is proposing this AD to
address air leaks that could result in the
loss of a hydraulic system and
consequent reduced controllability of
the airplane. See the MCAI for
additional background information.
This proposed AD would require
accomplishing the actions specified in
EASA AD 2019–0188 described
previously, as incorporated by
reference, except for any differences
identified as exceptions in the
regulatory text of this AD.
Related IBR Material Under 1 CFR Part
51
EASA AD 2019–0188 describes
airworthiness limitations involving
repetitive pressurization tests of the
reservoir air pressurization lines for
pipe rupture and leaks, and repair and
replacement of affected hydraulic pipes,
ducts, and pressurization lines. This
material is reasonably available because
the interested parties have access to it
through their normal course of business
or by the means identified in the
ADDRESSES section.
FAA’s Determination and Requirements
of This Proposed AD
This product has been approved by
the aviation authority of another
country, and is approved for operation
in the United States. Pursuant to the
FAA’s bilateral agreement with the State
of Design Authority, the FAA has been
notified of the unsafe condition
described in the MCAI referenced
above. The FAA is proposing this AD
because the FAA evaluated all the
relevant information and determined
the unsafe condition described
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Proposed AD Requirements
Explanation of Required Compliance
Information
In the FAA’s ongoing efforts to
improve the efficiency of the AD
process, the FAA initially worked with
Airbus and EASA to develop a process
to use certain EASA ADs as the primary
source of information for compliance
with requirements for corresponding
FAA ADs. The FAA has since
coordinated with other manufacturers
and civil aviation authorities (CAAs) to
use this process. As a result, EASA AD
2019–0188 will be incorporated by
reference in the FAA final rule. This
proposed AD would, therefore, require
compliance with EASA AD 2019–0188
in its entirety, through that
incorporation, except for any differences
identified as exceptions in the
regulatory text of this proposed AD.
Using common terms that are the same
as the heading of a particular section in
the EASA AD does not mean that
operators need comply only with that
section. For example, where the AD
requirement refers to ‘‘all required
actions and compliance times,’’
compliance with this AD requirement is
not limited to the section titled
‘‘Required Action(s) and Compliance
Time(s)’’ in the EASA AD. Service
information specified in EASA AD
2019–0188 that is required for
compliance with EASA AD 2019–0188
will be available on the internet at
https://www.regulations.gov by searching
for and locating Docket No. FAA–2019–
0864 after the FAA final rule is
published.
Interim Action
The FAA considers this proposed AD
interim action. If final action is later
identified, the FAA might consider
further rulemaking then.
Costs of Compliance
The FAA estimates that this proposed
AD affects 123 airplanes of U.S. registry.
The FAA estimates the following costs
to comply with this proposed AD:
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ESTIMATED COSTS FOR REQUIRED ACTIONS
Cost on U.S.
operators
Labor cost
Parts cost
Cost per product
2 work-hours × $85 per hour = 170 per inspection cycle ........
$0
$170 per inspection cycle .......
The FAA estimates the following
costs to do any necessary on-condition
action that would be required based on
the results of any required actions. The
FAA has no way of determining the
$20,910 per inspection cycle.
number of aircraft that might need this
on-condition action:
ESTIMATED COSTS OF ON-CONDITION ACTIONS
Labor cost
Parts cost
Cost per product
3 work-hours × $85 per hour = $255 ..........................................................................................................
$0
$255
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 proposed AD is issued in
accordance with authority delegated by
the Executive Director, Aircraft
Certification Service, as authorized by
FAA Order 8000.51C. In accordance
with that order, issuance of ADs is
normally a function of the Compliance
and Airworthiness Division, but during
this transition period, the Executive
Director has delegated the authority to
issue ADs applicable to transport
category airplanes and associated
appliances to the Director of the System
Oversight Division.
Regulatory Findings
The FAA determined that this
proposed AD would not have federalism
implications under Executive Order
13132. This proposed AD would not
have a substantial direct effect on the
States, on the relationship between the
national Government and the States, or
on the distribution of power and
responsibilities among the various
levels of government.
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For the reasons discussed above, I
certify this proposed regulation:
(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.
The Proposed Amendment
Accordingly, under the authority
delegated to me by the Administrator,
the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part
39 as follows:
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
DIRECTIVES
1. The authority citation for part 39
continues to read as follows:
■
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
§ 39.13
[Amended]
2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
the following new airworthiness
directive (AD):
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Airbus SAS: Docket No. FAA–2019–0864;
Product Identifier 2019–NM–140–AD.
(a) Comments Due Date
The FAA must receive comments by
December 30, 2019.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to all Airbus SAS Model
airplanes specified in paragraphs (c)(1)
through (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.
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(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 29, Hydraulic power.
(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by a determination
that new tests are necessary to address
potential air leaks in the reservoir air
pressurization lines. The FAA is issuing this
AD to address air leaks that could result in
the loss of a hydraulic system and
consequent reduced controllability of the
airplane.
(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 Union Aviation
Safety Agency (EASA) AD 2019–0188, dated
July 31, 2019 (‘‘EASA AD 2019–0188’’).
(h) Exceptions to EASA AD 2019–0188
(1) Where EASA AD 2019–0188 refers to its
effective date, this AD requires using the
effective date of this AD.
(2) The ‘‘Remarks’’ section of EASA AD
2019–0188 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)(2) of this AD. Information may
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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 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
2019–0188 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 information about EASA AD 2019–
0188, contact the EASA, Konrad-AdenauerUfer 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. 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–2019–0864.
(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.
Issued in Des Moines, Washington, on
November 1, 2019.
Dionne Palermo,
Acting Director, System Oversight Division,
Aircraft Certification Service.
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List of Subjects in 48 CFR Part 2902
Government procurement.
DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
48 CFR Part 2902
[DOL Docket No. DOL–2019–0002]
Bryan Slater,
Assistant Secretary for Administration and
Management, Labor.
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Department of Labor Acquisition
Regulations: Definitions for Head of
Agency, Head of Contracting Activity,
and Senior Procurement Executive
Office of the Assistant
Secretary for Administration and
Management, Department of Labor.
ACTION: Proposed rule; withdrawal.
AGENCY:
With this notice, the
Department of Labor (Department) is
withdrawing the proposed rule that
accompanied its direct final rule (DFR)
amending three definitions in the
Department of Labor Acquisition
Regulation (DOLAR) in order to provide
the Secretary of Labor greater flexibility
and a streamlined procedure to delegate
procurement authority and appoint
procurement officials.
DATES: The proposed rule published
August 29, 2019 (84 FR 45456) is
withdrawn as of November 15, 2019.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Press inquiries: Ms. Megan P.
Sweeney, Office of Public Affairs, Room
No. S–2514, U.S. Department of Labor,
200 Constitution Ave. NW, Washington,
DC 20210; telephone: (202) 693–4676;
email: sweeney.megan.p@dol.gov.
General information: Herman J.
Narcho, U.S. Department of Labor,
Office of the Assistant Secretary for
Administration and Management, Office
of the Chief Procurement Officer, 200
Constitution Avenue NW, Room N–
5305, Washington, DC 20210; telephone
(202) 693–7171 (this is not a toll-free
number).
SUMMARY:
On August
29, 2019, the Department published a
proposed rule amending three DOLAR
definitions found at 48 CFR 2902.101(b):
Head of Agency, Head of Contracting
Activity, and Senior Procurement
Executive. The Department published a
companion DFR rule proposing the
same changes to the DOLAR definitions.
In the DFR, the Department stated that
it would withdraw the companion
proposed rule and confirm the effective
date of the DFR if no significant adverse
comments were submitted on the DFR
by September 30, 2019. The Department
received no comments on the proposed
rule. Accordingly, the Department is not
proceeding with the proposed rule and
is withdrawing it from the rulemaking
process.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration
50 CFR Parts 622 and 635
[Docket No. 191101–0072]
RIN 0648–BI61
Fisheries of the Caribbean, Gulf of
Mexico, and South Atlantic; Atlantic
Highly Migratory Species; Coral and
Coral Reefs of the Gulf of Mexico;
Amendment 9
National Marine Fisheries
Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration (NOAA),
Commerce.
ACTION: Proposed rule; request for
comments.
AGENCY:
NMFS proposes to implement
management measures described in
Amendment 9 to the Fishery
Management Plan (FMP) for the Coral
and Coral Reefs of the Gulf of Mexico
(Amendment 9) and an associated
framework action to the FMP, as
prepared by the Gulf of Mexico Fishery
Management Council (Council). This
proposed rule would establish new
habitat areas of particular concern
(HAPCs), some of which include a
prohibition of the deployment of
bottom-tending gear, and modify current
fishing regulations for the other existing
HAPCs in the Gulf of Mexico (Gulf).
Additionally, this proposed rule would
implement complementary management
measures for Atlantic highly migratory
species (HMS) in the Gulf. The purpose
of this proposed rule is to protect coral
essential fish habitat in the Gulf.
DATES: Written comments must be
received by December 16, 2019.
ADDRESSES: You may submit comments
on this proposed rule identified by
‘‘NOAA–NMFS–2017–0146’’ by either
of the following methods:
• Electronic Submission: Submit all
electronic public comments via the
Federal e-Rulemaking Portal. Go to
www.regulations.gov/
#!docketDetail;D=NOAA-NMFS-20170146, click the ‘‘Comment Now!’’ icon,
complete the required fields, and enter
or attach your comments.
SUMMARY:
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2019-0864; Product Identifier 2019-NM-140-AD]
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AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
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SUMMARY: The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD)
for 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. This proposed AD was prompted by a determination that new
tests are necessary to address potential air leaks in the reservoir air
pressurization lines. This proposed AD would require repetitive
pressurization tests of the reservoir air pressurization lines for pipe
rupture and leaks, and repair or replacement if necessary, as specified
in a European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD, which will be
incorporated by reference. The FAA is proposing this AD to address the
unsafe condition on these products.
DATES: The FAA must receive comments on this proposed AD by December
30, 2019.
ADDRESSES: You may send comments, using the procedures found in 14 CFR
11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following methods:
Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to https://www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments.
Fax: 202-493-2251.
Mail: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New
Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590.
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Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail address above between 9
a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.
For the material identified in this proposed AD that will be
incorporated by reference (IBR), 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-2019-0864.
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-
0864; 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 NPRM, the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and other
information. The street address for Docket Operations is listed above.
Comments will be available in the AD docket shortly after receipt.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 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:
Comments Invited
The FAA invites you to send any written relevant data, views, or
arguments about this proposal. Send your comments to an address listed
under the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2019-0864;
Product Identifier 2019-NM-140-AD'' at the beginning of your comments.
The FAA specifically invites comments on the overall regulatory,
economic, environmental, and energy aspects of this NPRM. The FAA will
consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend this
NPRM based on those comments.
The FAA will post all comments, without change, to https://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information you provide.
The FAA will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal
contact the agency receives about this NPRM.
Discussion
The EASA, which is the Technical Agent for the Member States of the
European Union, has issued EASA AD 2019-0188, dated July 31, 2019
(``EASA AD 2019-0188'') (also referred to as the Mandatory Continuing
Airworthiness Information, or ``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe
condition for 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); Model A310
series airplanes; and Model A300F4-608ST airplanes. (Model A300F4-608ST
airplanes are not on the U.S. Register; this proposed AD therefore does
not include those airplanes in the applicability.)
This proposed AD was prompted by a determination that new tests are
necessary to address potential air leaks in the reservoir air
pressurization lines. The FAA is proposing this AD to address air leaks
that could result in the loss of a hydraulic system and consequent
reduced controllability of the airplane. See the MCAI for additional
background information.
Related IBR Material Under 1 CFR Part 51
EASA AD 2019-0188 describes airworthiness limitations involving
repetitive pressurization tests of the reservoir air pressurization
lines for pipe rupture and leaks, and repair and replacement of
affected hydraulic pipes, ducts, and pressurization lines. This
material is reasonably available because the interested parties have
access to it through their normal course of business or by the means
identified in the ADDRESSES section.
FAA's Determination and Requirements of This Proposed AD
This product has been approved by the aviation authority of another
country, and is approved for operation in the United States. Pursuant
to the FAA's bilateral agreement with the State of Design Authority,
the FAA has been notified of the unsafe condition described in the MCAI
referenced above. The FAA is proposing this AD because the FAA
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.
Proposed AD Requirements
This proposed AD would require accomplishing the actions specified
in EASA AD 2019-0188 described previously, as incorporated by
reference, except for any differences identified as exceptions in the
regulatory text of this AD.
Explanation of Required Compliance Information
In the FAA's ongoing efforts to improve the efficiency of the AD
process, the FAA initially worked with Airbus and EASA to develop a
process to use certain EASA ADs as the primary source of information
for compliance with requirements for corresponding FAA ADs. The FAA has
since coordinated with other manufacturers and civil aviation
authorities (CAAs) to use this process. As a result, EASA AD 2019-0188
will be incorporated by reference in the FAA final rule. This proposed
AD would, therefore, require compliance with EASA AD 2019-0188 in its
entirety, through that incorporation, except for any differences
identified as exceptions in the regulatory text of this proposed AD.
Using common terms that are the same as the heading of a particular
section in the EASA AD does not mean that operators need comply only
with that section. For example, where the AD requirement refers to
``all required actions and compliance times,'' compliance with this AD
requirement is not limited to the section titled ``Required Action(s)
and Compliance Time(s)'' in the EASA AD. Service information specified
in EASA AD 2019-0188 that is required for compliance with EASA AD 2019-
0188 will be available on the internet at https://www.regulations.gov by
searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2019-0864 after the FAA final
rule is published.
Interim Action
The FAA considers this proposed AD interim action. If final action
is later identified, the FAA might consider further rulemaking then.
Costs of Compliance
The FAA estimates that this proposed AD affects 123 airplanes of
U.S. registry. The FAA estimates the following costs to comply with
this proposed AD:
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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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2 work-hours x $85 per hour = 170 per $0 $170 per inspection cycle. $20,910 per inspection
inspection cycle. cycle.
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The FAA estimates the following costs to do any necessary on-
condition action 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 this on-condition action:
Estimated Costs of On-Condition Actions
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Labor cost Parts cost Cost per product
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3 work-hours x $85 per hour = $0 $255
$255...........................
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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 proposed AD is issued in accordance with authority delegated
by the Executive Director, Aircraft Certification Service, as
authorized by FAA Order 8000.51C. In accordance with that order,
issuance of ADs is normally a function of the Compliance and
Airworthiness Division, but during this transition period, the
Executive Director has delegated the authority to issue ADs applicable
to transport category airplanes and associated appliances to the
Director of the System Oversight Division.
Regulatory Findings
The FAA determined that this proposed AD would not have federalism
implications under Executive Order 13132. This proposed AD would 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 this proposed
regulation:
(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.
The Proposed Amendment
Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the
Administrator, the FAA proposes to amend 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):
Airbus SAS: Docket No. FAA-2019-0864; Product Identifier 2019-NM-
140-AD.
(a) Comments Due Date
The FAA must receive comments by December 30, 2019.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to all Airbus SAS Model airplanes specified in
paragraphs (c)(1) through (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 29, Hydraulic
power.
(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by a determination that new tests are
necessary to address potential air leaks in the reservoir air
pressurization lines. The FAA is issuing this AD to address air
leaks that could result in the loss of a hydraulic system and
consequent reduced controllability of the airplane.
(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 Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD
2019-0188, dated July 31, 2019 (``EASA AD 2019-0188'').
(h) Exceptions to EASA AD 2019-0188
(1) Where EASA AD 2019-0188 refers to its effective date, this
AD requires using the effective date of this AD.
(2) The ``Remarks'' section of EASA AD 2019-0188 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)(2) of this AD. Information
may
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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 2019-0188 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 information about EASA AD 2019-0188, 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. 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-2019-0864.
(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.
Issued in Des Moines, Washington, on November 1, 2019.
Dionne Palermo,
Acting Director, System Oversight Division, Aircraft Certification
Service.
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