AD 2017-16-06
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Airbus SAS | A300 B2-1A | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus SAS | A300 B2-1C | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus SAS | A300 B2-203 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus SAS | A300 B2K-3C | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus SAS | A300 B4-103 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus SAS | A300 B4-203 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus SAS | A300 B4-2C | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus SAS | A300 B4-601 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus SAS | A300 B4-603 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus SAS | A300 B4-605R | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus SAS | A300 B4-620 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus SAS | A300 B4-622 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus SAS | A300 B4-622R | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus SAS | A300 C4-605R Variant F | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus SAS | A300 F4-605R | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus SAS | A300 F4-622R | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus SAS | A310-203 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus SAS | A310-204 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus SAS | A310-221 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus SAS | A310-222 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus SAS | A310-304 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus SAS | A310-322 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus SAS | A310-324 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes |
| aircraft | Airbus SAS | A310-325 | Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Failure of an aft hinge bolt assembly in the nose landing gear (NLG) aft doors, specifically Part Number A53612600000, due to fatigue crack development in the under head radius of the bolt.
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Required Actions
Replace the aft hinge bolt assembly in the left and right NLG aft doors with new aft hinge bolt assemblies, Part Number A53612713000. Subsequently, implement a life limit for the new bolt assemblies.
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Compliance Time
Before further flight
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Affected Aircraft
Airbus Model A300 series airplanes; Model A300 B4-600, B4-600R, and F4-600R series airplanes; Model A300 C4-605R Variant F airplanes (collectively called Model A300-600 series airplanes); and Model A310 series airplanes.
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Federal Register Abstract
We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Airbus Model A300 series airplanes; 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 AD was prompted by reports of failure of an aft hinge bolt assembly in the nose landing gear (NLG) aft doors. This AD requires replacement of the aft hinge bolt assembly in the left and right NLG aft doors, with new aft hinge bolt assemblies. We are issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
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(c) Applicability
This AD applies to Airbus airplanes identified in paragraphs
(c)(1) through (c)(6) of this AD, certificated in any category, all
manufacturer serial numbers.
(1) Model A300 B2-1A, B2-1C, B2K-3C, B2-203, B4-2C, B4-103, and
B4-203 airplanes.
(2) Model A300 B4-601, B4-603, B4-620, and B4-622 airplanes.
(3) Model A300 B4-605R and B4-622R airplanes.
(4) Model A300 F4-605R and F4-622R airplanes.
(5) Model A300 C4-605R Variant F airplanes.
(6) Model A310-203, -204, -221, -222, -304, -322, -324, and -325
airplanes.
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[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 159 (Friday, August 18, 2017)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 39351-39355]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2017-16359]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2016-9052; Product Identifier 2016-NM-080-AD; Amendment
39-18983; AD 2017-16-06]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all
Airbus Model A300 series airplanes; 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 AD was prompted by reports of failure of an aft
hinge bolt assembly in the nose landing gear (NLG) aft doors. This AD
requires replacement of the aft hinge bolt assembly in the left and
right NLG aft doors, with new aft hinge bolt assemblies. We are issuing
this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
DATES: This AD is effective September 22, 2017.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of certain publications listed in this AD as of September 22,
2017.
ADDRESSES: For service information identified in this final rule,
contact Airbus SAS, Airworthiness Office--EAW, 1 Rond Point Maurice
Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax
+33 5 61 93 44 51; email <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#513032323e243f257f303823263e2325397c343022113038233324227f323e3c"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="315052525e445f451f505843465e4345591c545042715058435344421f525e5c">[email protected]</span></a>; Internet
http://
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www.airbus.com. You may view this referenced service information at the
FAA, Transport Standards Branch, 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 <a href="http://www.regulations.gov">http://www.regulations.gov</a> by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2016-
9052.
Examining the AD Docket
You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at <a href="http://www.regulations.gov">http://www.regulations.gov</a> by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2016-
9052; 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 street address for the Docket Office (telephone
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: Dan Rodina, Aerospace Engineer,
International Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA, 1601 Lind
Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; telephone 425-227-2125; fax 425-227-
1149.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Discussion
We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
part 39 by adding an AD that would apply to all Airbus Model A300
series airplanes; 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. The NPRM published in the Federal Register on August 30,
2016 (81 FR 59546) (``the NPRM''). The NPRM was prompted by reports of
failure of an aft hinge bolt assembly in the NLG aft doors. The NPRM
proposed to require replacement of the aft hinge bolt assembly in the
left and right NLG aft doors, with new aft hinge bolt assemblies. We
are issuing this AD to prevent failure of an aft hinge bolt assembly in
an NLG aft door while the airplane is in flight, which could lead to an
in-flight loss of an NLG aft door, and damage to 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
2016-0100, dated May 24, 2016 (referred to after this as the Mandatory
Continuing Airworthiness Information, or ``the MCAI''), to correct an
unsafe condition for all Airbus Model A300 series airplanes; 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. The MCAI states:
An occurrence has been reported of failure of a nose landing
gear (NLG) door aft hinge bolt assembly, Part Number (P/N)
A53612600000. The result of laboratory investigations revealed that
the aft hinge bolt rupture was initiated by fatigue crack
development in the under head radius of the bolt, due to the lack of
radius roll over and in combination with a non-optimised design.
This condition, if not detected and corrected, could lead to in-
flight loss of an aft NLG door, possibly resulting in damage to the
aeroplane and injury to persons on the ground.
Prompted by these findings, Airbus developed a new design aft
hinge bolt assembly P/N A53612713000, introduced as Airbus
modification (mod) 13741, to replace the existing bolt P/N
A53612600000. Since the introduction of that mod, additional stress
calculations demonstrated that the new bolt assembly, P/N
A53612713000, cannot sustain fatigue loads up to the design Limit of
Validity (LOV) of the affected aeroplanes.
To address this potential unsafe condition, Airbus issued
Service Bulletin (SB) A300-53-0397, SB A310-53-2144 and SB A300-53-
6186, to provide instructions for the repetitive replacement of the
affected post-mod 13741 P/N A53612713000 aft hinge bolts.
For the reasons described above, this [EASA] AD requires the
replacement of all P/N A53612600000 aft hinge bolt assemblies,
installed on the left hand (LH) and right hand (RH) NLG aft doors,
with post-mod 13741 P/N A53612713000 aft hinge bolt assemblies, and,
subsequently, the implementation of a life limit for those new bolt
assemblies.
You may examine the MCAI in the AD docket on the Internet at <a href="http://www.regulations.gov">http://www.regulations.gov</a> by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2016-
9052.
Comments
We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing
this AD. The following presents the comments received on the NPRM and
the FAA's response to each comment.
Request To Withdraw the NPRM
FedEx stated it does not agree that the proposed hinge bolt
replacement is necessary, asserting that the severity of a failed
condition does not equate to an unsafe condition on the airplane. FedEx
explained that in the last 22 years of flight operations, it has not
had a departure of the NLG door, nor has it seen any cracking of the
aft hinge bolt.
From this statement, we infer that FedEx requested we withdraw the
NPRM. We disagree with this request. Airbus has records of multiple
instances of hinge bolt failures. Failure of an aft hinge bolt assembly
in an NLG aft door while the airplane is in flight could lead to an in-
flight loss of an NLG aft door, and damage to the airplane. We have not
changed this AD in this regard.
Request To Allow Option for Repetitive Inspections
FedEx requested that a repetitive non-destructive test (NDT)
technique be allowed as an option to replacing the affected bolts.
FedEx stated that a routine NDT inspection would be best suited for
this condition and that the affected bolts should only be replaced as
an on-condition action. Further, FedEx stated that the proposed
requirement to replace all affected bolts will be a financial burden on
operators. FedEx also pointed out that the two bolts required for each
airplane are $2,300, and these bolts will be required to be replaced
every 10,000 flight cycles (approximately every 10 years). FedEx
further requested that the FAA petition the EASA to revise the Airbus
service information to permit the repetitive inspection as an option to
the required bolt replacement.
We disagree with the commenter's request. The intent of this AD is
to regularly replace the affected hinge bolt with a new one. The bolt
loading and fatigue spectrum is complex, and the manufacturer is not
able to substantiate a fatigue life to support a repeat inspection
program. Therefore, we have made no changes to this AD in this regard.
However, under the provisions of paragraph (k)(1) of this AD, we will
consider requests for approval of an alternative method of compliance
(AMOC) if sufficient data are submitted to substantiate that the change
would provide an acceptable level of safety.
Request To Remove the Requirement To Replace Aft Hinge Bolts
United Parcel Service (UPS) requested that we revise the proposed
AD to remove the requirement to replace aft hinge bolts. UPS contended
that the more appropriate method for implementation of the repetitive
10,000-flight-cycle replacement of the hinge bolt assembly would be
through a maintenance program revision, or incorporation into the Safe
Life Airworthiness Limitation Items (SL ALI)--Part 1. Therefore, UPS
recommended that we delete the proposed hinge bolt replacement, and
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instead coordinate with EASA to revise the SL ALI to include the hinge
bolt assembly.
We disagree with the commenter's request. Only parts that are
identified as a safe life part are incorporated into the SL ALI. The
specified hinge bolt does not meet the Airbus Airworthiness Limitations
Section (ALS) Part 1 criteria for a safe life part. The hinge bolt does
not have fatigue testing or demonstrated fatigue life analysis, which
is required for safe life parts. We have not changed this AD in this
regard.
Request To Combine Certain Service Information
UPS requested that, if its request to revise the proposed AD to
remove the hinge assembly replacement is unacceptable to the FAA, we
revise paragraph (h)(3) of this proposed AD to require removal and
installation of a new bolt using only Airbus Service Bulletin A300-53-
6182 and not list Airbus Service Bulletin A300-53-6186. UPS explained
that the final result of the proposed AD is the replacement of the bolt
in every case; however, Airbus Service Bulletin A300-53-6186 specifies
doing an inspection of the bolt part number in addition to the
replacement and is an added burden to the operator given the location
of the identifying mark and the difficulty accessing that mark.
We disagree with the commenter's request because paragraphs (g) and
(h) of this AD and the corresponding service information are necessary
to distinguish between two different actions with different compliance
times:
<bullet> Paragraph (g) of this AD and corresponding service
information for the introduction of the bolt's new design.
<bullet> Paragraph (h) of this AD and corresponding service
bulletin for regular bolt replacement, which includes an inspection for
verification if the proper bolt part number was installed.
While it might be difficult for operators to identify the part
number of the bolt when it is installed on the aircraft, the bolt is
scheduled to be removed so it should not be difficult to verify that
the correct part was installed. We have not changed this AD in this
regard.
Request To Update Illustrated Parts Catalog (IPC) To Show the Post-
Modification Part Number
UPS requested that the FAA coordinate with EASA and Airbus to
ensure that the IPC is updated to show only the post-modification part
number prior to the AD being issued. UPS was concerned that an outdated
IPC creates opportunities for installation of the original, non-
compliant bolt assembly.
We infer that UPS was also requesting that we delay publication of
the final rule pending revision of the IPC. We disagree with this
request. Airbus has informed the FAA that the IPC is scheduled to be
revised. However, we do not consider that delaying this action until
after the release of the manufacturer's revised IPC is warranted, since
sufficient information currently exists in this AD and the required
service information to address the identified unsafe condition. We have
not changed this AD in this regard.
Clarification of Corrective Action
We have clarified the corrective actions in the introductory text
of paragraph (h) of this AD by referring to paragraph (k)(2) of this
AD.
Conclusion
We reviewed the relevant data, considered the comments received,
and determined that air safety and the public interest require adopting
this AD as proposed except for minor editorial changes. We have
determined that these minor changes:
<bullet> Are consistent with the intent that was proposed in the
NPRM for correcting the unsafe condition; and
<bullet> Do not add any additional burden upon the public than was
already proposed in the NPRM.
Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51
We reviewed the following Airbus service information.
<bullet> Airbus Service Bulletin A300-53-0396, dated November 25,
2015.
<bullet> Airbus Service Bulletin A300-53-6182, dated November 17,
2015.
<bullet> Airbus Service Bulletin A310-53-2142, dated November 17,
2015.
This service information describes procedures for replacement of
the aft hinge bolt assemblies in the left and right NLG aft doors, with
new aft hinge bolt assemblies. These documents are distinct since they
apply to different airplane models and configurations.
We also reviewed the following Airbus service information.
<bullet> Airbus Service Bulletin A300-53-0397, dated January 18,
2016.
<bullet> Airbus Service Bulletin A300-53-6186, dated January 18,
2016.
<bullet> Airbus Service Bulletin A310-53-2144, dated January 18,
2016.
This service information describes procedures for replacement of
the aft hinge bolt assemblies in the left and right NLG aft doors, with
new aft hinge bolt assemblies. The replacement includes an inspection
to verify if the proper bolt part number was installed and repair if
the proper bolt part number was not installed. These documents are
distinct since they apply to different airplane models and
configurations.
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
We estimate that this AD affects 157 airplanes of U.S. registry.
We estimate the following costs to comply with this AD:
Estimated Costs
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Cost per Cost on U.S.
Action Labor cost Parts cost product operators
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Replacement........................ 9 work-hours x $85 per hour $2,000 $2,765 $434,105
= $765.
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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.
We are 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
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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 to
the Director of the System Oversight Division.
Regulatory Findings
We determined that this AD will not have federalism implications
under Executive Order 13132. This AD will not have a substantial direct
effect on the States, on the relationship between the national
government and the States, or on the distribution of power and
responsibilities among the various levels of government.
For the reasons discussed above, I certify that this AD:
1. Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive Order
12866;
2. Is not a ``significant rule'' under the DOT Regulatory Policies
and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979);
3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska; and
4. 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):
2017-16-06 Airbus: Amendment 39-18983; Docket No. FAA-2016-9052;
Product Identifier 2016-NM-080-AD.
(a) Effective Date
This AD is effective September 22, 2017.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to Airbus airplanes identified in paragraphs
(c)(1) through (c)(6) of this AD, certificated in any category, all
manufacturer serial numbers.
(1) Model A300 B2-1A, B2-1C, B2K-3C, B2-203, B4-2C, B4-103, and
B4-203 airplanes.
(2) Model A300 B4-601, B4-603, B4-620, and B4-622 airplanes.
(3) Model A300 B4-605R and B4-622R airplanes.
(4) Model A300 F4-605R and F4-622R airplanes.
(5) Model A300 C4-605R Variant F airplanes.
(6) Model A310-203, -204, -221, -222, -304, -322, -324, and -325
airplanes.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 53, Fuselage.
(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by reports of failure of an aft hinge bolt
assembly in the nose landing gear (NLG) aft doors. We are issuing
this AD to prevent failure of an aft hinge bolt assembly in an NLG
aft door while the airplane is in flight, which could lead to an in-
flight loss of an NLG aft door, and damage to the airplane.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified,
unless already done.
(g) Replacement of Aft Hinge Bolt Assemblies Having Part Number (P/N)
A53612600000
Before the accumulation of 10,000 total flight cycles since
first flight of the airplane, or within 2,000 flight cycles after
the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later: Replace each
aft hinge bolt assembly having P/N A53612600000 on the left and
right NLG aft doors, with a new hinge bolt assembly having P/N
A53612713000, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of
the applicable service information identified in paragraph (g)(1),
(g)(2), or (g)(3) of this AD.
(1) Airbus Service Bulletin A300-53-0396, dated November 25,
2015.
(2) Airbus Service Bulletin A310-53-2142, dated November 17,
2015.
(3) Airbus Service Bulletin A300-53-6182, dated November 17,
2015.
(h) Replacement of Aft Hinge Bolt Assemblies Having P/N A53612713000
Within 10,000 flight cycles after modification of an airplane as
required by paragraph (g) of this AD: Replace each aft hinge bolt
assembly having P/N A53612713000 on the left and right NLG aft
doors, with a new aft hinge bolt assembly having P/N A53612713000 on
the left and right NLG aft doors, in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions of the applicable service information
specified in paragraph (h)(1), (h)(2), or (h)(3) of this AD, except
where the service information specified in paragraph (h)(1), (h)(2),
or (h)(3) of this AD specifies to contact Airbus for instructions,
before further flight repair using the procedure in paragraph (k)(2)
of this AD. Repeat the replacement thereafter at intervals not to
exceed 10,000 flight cycles.
(1) Airbus Service Bulletin A300-53-0397, dated January 18,
2016.
(2) Airbus Service Bulletin A310-53-2144, dated January 18,
2016.
(3) Airbus Service Bulletin A300-53-6186, dated January 18,
2016.
(i) Parts Installation Prohibition (P/N A53612600000)
After modification of an airplane NLG aft door as required by
paragraph (g) of this AD, do not install an aft hinge bolt assembly
having P/N A53612600000 on any NLG aft door of that airplane.
(j) Parts Installation Limitation (P/N A53612713000)
After removal of an aft hinge bolt assembly having P/N
A53612713000 from an airplane NLG aft door, as required by paragraph
(h) of this AD, do not install an aft hinge bolt assembly having
that part number on that airplane unless it is a new aft hinge bolt
assembly.
(k) 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 (l)(2) of this AD. Information
may be emailed to: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#10293d515e5d3d2121263d515d5f533d4255414555434443507671713e777f66"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="92abbfd3dcdfbfa3a3a4bfd3dfddd1bfc0d7c3c7d7c1c6c1d2f4f3f3bcf5fde4">[email protected]</span></a>. 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'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
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an airworthy condition. Any substitutions or changes to procedures
or tests identified as RC require approval of an AMOC.
(l) Related Information
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information
(MCAI) EASA Airworthiness Directive 2016-0100, dated May 24, 2016,
for related information. This MCAI may be found in the AD docket on
the Internet at <a href="http://www.regulations.gov">http://www.regulations.gov</a> by searching for and
locating Docket No. FAA-2016-9052.
(2) For more information about this AD, contact Dan Rodina,
Aerospace Engineer, International Section, Transport Standards
Branch, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; telephone
425-227-2125; fax 425-227-1149.
(m) 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 A300-53-0396, dated November 25,
2015.
(ii) Airbus Service Bulletin A300-53-0397, dated January 18,
2016.
(iii) Airbus Service Bulletin A300-53-6182, dated November 17,
2015.
(iv) Airbus Service Bulletin A300-53-6186, dated January 18,
2016.
(v) Airbus Service Bulletin A310-53-2142, dated November 17,
2015.
(vi) Airbus Service Bulletin A310-53-2144, dated January 18,
2016.
(3) For service information identified in this AD, contact
Airbus SAS, Airworthiness Office--EAW, 1 Rond Point Maurice
Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96;
fax +33 5 61 93 44 51; email <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#a6c7c5c5c9d3c8d288c7cfd4d1c9d4d2ce8bc3c7d5e6c7cfd4c4d3d588c5c9cb"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="afceccccc0dac1db81cec6ddd8c0dddbc782cacedcefcec6ddcddadc81ccc0c2">[email protected]</span></a>;
Internet <a href="http://www.airbus.com">http://www.airbus.com</a>.
(4) You may view this service information at the FAA, Transport
Standards Branch, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For information
on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 425-227-1221.
(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, call 202-741-6030, or go to: <a href="http://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html">http://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html</a>.
Issued in Renton, Washington, on July 26, 2017.
Jeffrey E. Duven,
Director, System Oversight Division, Aircraft Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 2017-16359 Filed 8-17-17; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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