[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 70 (Thursday, April 13, 2017)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 17749-17751]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2017-07442]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2017-0245; Directorate Identifier 2017-NM-023-AD;
Amendment 39-18841; AD 2017-07-03]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule; correction.
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SUMMARY: The FAA is correcting an airworthiness directive (AD) that
published in the Federal Register. That AD applies to all Airbus Model
A330-243, -243F, -341, -342, and -343 airplanes. As published, the AD
number specified in the preamble and regulatory text is incorrect. This
document corrects that error. In all other respects, the original
document remains the same.
DATES: This correction is effective April 17, 2017.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of April 17,
2017 (82 FR 15985, March 31, 2017).
ADDRESSES: For service information identified in this final rule,
contact Airbus SAS, Airworthiness Office--EAL, 1 Rond Point Maurice
Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax
+33 5 61 93 45 80; email [email protected]; Internet
http://www.airbus.com. You may view this referenced service information
at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW.,
Renton, WA. For information on the availability of this material at the
FAA, call 425-227-1221. It is also available on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2017-
0245.
Examining the AD Docket
You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov; or in person at the Docket Management Facility
between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal
holidays. The AD docket contains this AD, the regulatory evaluation,
any comments received, and other information. The address for the
Docket Office (phone: 800-647-5527) is Docket Management Facility, 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 Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA,
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; telephone 425-227-1138;
fax 425-227-1149.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: As published, Airworthiness Directive 2017-
07-05, Amendment 39-18841 (82 FR 15985, March 31, 2017), requires an
inspection to determine if affected hydraulic pressure tube assemblies
are installed, and replacement with serviceable hydraulic pressure tube
assemblies if necessary, for all Airbus Model A330-243, -243F, -341, -
342, and -343 airplanes. That AD also requires repetitive replacements
of serviceable hydraulic pressure tube assemblies.
Need for the Correction
As published, the AD number specified in the preamble and
regulatory text is incorrect. The incorrectly specified number was AD
2017-07-05, which is assigned to another AD; the correct number is AD
2017-07-03.
Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51
Airbus has issued Alert Operators Transmission (AOT) A71L012-16,
Revision 01, dated February 24, 2017. The service information describes
procedures for replacing hydraulic pressure tube assembly, part number
(P/N) AE711121-18, and hydraulic pressure tube assembly, P/N AE711121-
18 Rev A. 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.
Correction of Publication
This document corrects an error and correctly adds the AD as an
amendment to 14 CFR 39.13. Although no other part of the preamble or
regulatory information has been corrected, we are publishing the entire
rule in the Federal Register.
The effective date of this AD remains April 17, 2017.
Since this action only corrects an AD number, it has no adverse
economic impact and imposes no additional burden on any person.
Therefore, we have determined that notice and public procedures are
unnecessary.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by
reference, Safety.
Adoption of the Correction
Accordingly, pursuant to the authority delegated to me by the
Administrator, the Federal Aviation Administration amends part 39 of
the Federal Aviation Regulations (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 [Corrected]
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2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness
directive (AD):
2017-07-03 Airbus: Amendment 39-18841; Docket No. FAA-2017-0245;
Directorate Identifier 2017-NM-023-AD.
(a) Effective Date
This AD is effective April 17, 2017.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to Airbus Model A330-243, -243F, -341, -342, and
-343 airplanes, certificated in any category, all manufacturer
serial numbers.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 71, Powerplant.
(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by a determination that cracks can develop
on the ripple damper of the hydraulic pressure tube assembly, which
could lead to hydraulic leakage and consequent loss of the green
hydraulic system. This AD was also prompted by reports of failure of
the ripple damper of the hydraulic pressure tube assembly. We are
issuing this AD to prevent cracking and failure of the ripple damper
of the hydraulic pressure tube assembly, which could, in combination
with other system failures, result in reduced control of the
airplane.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified,
unless already done.
(g) Definition of Affected Part
For the purpose of this AD, a hydraulic pressure tube assembly,
part number (P/N) AE711121-18, as introduced by Airbus mod 205242,
is hereafter referred to as an ``affected part'' in this AD.
(h) Definition of Serviceable Part
For the purpose of this AD, a ``serviceable part'' is a
hydraulic pressure tube assembly (which has a double-welded ripple
damper installed), P/N AE711121-18 Rev A, that has accumulated fewer
than 800 total flight cycles since first installation on an
airplane. The hydraulic pressure tube assembly, P/N AE711121-18 Rev
A, is introduced by Airbus mod 206979 on the production line.
(i) Identification of Affected Parts
Within 15 days after April 17, 2017 (the effective date of this
AD), inspect to determine the part number of the hydraulic pressure
tube assembly that is installed on each engine. A review of airplane
maintenance records is acceptable in lieu of this inspection if the
part number of the hydraulic pressure tube assembly can be
conclusively determined from that review.
(j) Replacement of Affected Parts
Within the compliance time specified in table 1 to paragraph (j)
of this AD, as
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applicable, or within 4 months after April 17, 2017 (the effective
date of this AD), whichever occurs first, replace each affected part
(see paragraph (g) of this AD) with a serviceable part (see
paragraph (h) of this AD), in accordance with the instructions of
Airbus Alert Operators Transmission (AOT) A71L012-16, Revision 01,
dated February 24, 2017.
Table 1 to Paragraph (j) of This AD--Replacement Compliance Times
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Flight cycles accumulated * Compliance time
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Fewer than 775 total flight cycles..... Before exceeding 800 total
flight cycles on the affected
hydraulic pressure tube
assembly since first
installation on an airplane.
775 total flight cycles or more........ Within 25 flight cycles after
April 17, 2017 (the effective
date of this AD).
An unknown number of flight cycles Within 25 flight cycles after
accumulated. April 17, 2017 (the effective
date of this AD).
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* Unless specified otherwise, the flight cycles in the ``flight cycles
accumulated'' column of table 1 to paragraph (j) of this AD are those
accumulated by an affected hydraulic pressure tube assembly, on April
17, 2017 (the effective date of this AD), since first installation on
an airplane.
(k) Repetitive Replacement of Serviceable Parts--Life Limit
Before a serviceable part (see paragraph (h) of this AD) exceeds
800 total flight cycles since first installation on an airplane,
replace it with a serviceable part, in accordance with the
instructions of Airbus AOT A71L012-16, Revision 01, dated February
24, 2017.
(l) Engine Installation Limitation
As of April 17, 2017 (the effective date of this AD), except as
required by paragraph (m) of this AD, it is allowed to install on
any airplane a replacement engine having an affected part (see
paragraph (g) of this AD) installed, provided that, before that
affected part exceeds 800 total flight cycles since first
installation on an airplane, or within 4 months after April 17, 2017
(the effective date of this AD), whichever occurs first, the part is
replaced with a serviceable part (see paragraph (h) of this AD), in
accordance with the instructions of Airbus AOT A71L012-16, Revision
01, dated February 24, 2017.
(m) Parts and Engine Installation Prohibition
As of 4 months after April 17, 2017 (the effective date of this
AD): Do not install on any airplane an affected part (see paragraph
(g) of this AD), or an engine having an affected part installed.
(n) Credit for Previous Actions
This paragraph provides credit for actions required by paragraph
(j) of this AD, if those actions were performed before April 17,
2017 (the effective date of this AD) using Airbus AOT A71L012-16,
dated December 22, 2016.
(o) Other FAA AD Provisions
The following provisions also apply to this AD:
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager,
International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, 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 Branch, send it to ATTN: Vladimir
Ulyanov, Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, ANM-116,
Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton,
WA 98057-3356; telephone 425-227-1138; fax 425-227-1149. 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
Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or the
European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA); or Airbus's EASA Design
Organization Approval (DOA). If approved by the DOA, the approval
must include the DOA-authorized signature.
(p) Related Information
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information
(MCAI) EASA Airworthiness Directive 2017-0041, dated February 24,
2017; corrected February 28, 2017, for related information. This
MCAI may be found in the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-
2017-0245.
(2) For more information about this AD, contact Vladimir
Ulyanov, Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, ANM-116,
Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton,
WA 98057-3356; telephone 425-227-1138; fax 425-227-1149. Information
may be emailed to: [email protected].
(3) Service information identified in this AD that is not
incorporated by reference is available at the addresses specified in
paragraphs (q)(4) and (q)(5) of this AD.
(q) Material Incorporated by Reference
(1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the
incorporation by reference (IBR) of the service information listed
in this paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
(2) You must use this service information as applicable to do
the actions required by this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise.
(3) The following service information was approved for IBR on
April 17, 2017 (82 FR 15985, March 31, 2017).
(i) Airbus Alert Operators Transmission (AOT) A71L012-16,
Revision 01, dated February 24, 2017.
(ii) Reserved.
(4) For service information identified in this AD, contact
Airbus SAS, Airworthiness Office--EAL, 1 Rond Point Maurice
Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96;
fax +33 5 61 93 45 80; email [email protected];
Internet http://www.airbus.com.
(5) You may view this service information at the FAA, Transport
Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For
information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call
425-227-1221.
(6) You may view this service information that is incorporated
by reference at the National Archives and Records Administration
(NARA). For information on the availability of this material at
NARA, call 202-741-6030, or go to: http://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html.
Issued in Renton, Washington, on April 5, 2017.
Michael Kaszycki,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
[FR Doc. 2017-07442 Filed 4-12-17; 8:45 am]
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