[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 117 (Tuesday, June 20, 2017)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 28020-28023]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2017-12614]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2017-0561; Directorate Identifier 2016-NM-141-AD]
RIN 2120-AA64


Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).

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SUMMARY: We propose to supersede Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2001-16-
01, which applies to certain Airbus Model A330-301, -321, -322, -341, 
and -342 airplanes, and certain Model A340 series airplanes; and AD 
2014-17-06, which applies to all Airbus Model A330-200 series 
airplanes, Model A330-200 Freighter series airplanes, and Model A330-
300 series airplanes. AD 2001-16-01 requires inspections for cracking 
of the aft cargo compartment door, and corrective action if necessary. 
AD 2014-17-06 requires revising the maintenance or inspection program, 
as applicable, to incorporate structural inspection requirements. Since 
we issued AD 2001-16-01 and AD 2014-17-06, we have determined that more 
restrictive maintenance instructions and airworthiness limitations are 
necessary. This proposed AD would require revising the maintenance or 
inspection program, as applicable, to incorporate new or revised 
airworthiness limitation requirements; and remove airplanes from the 
applicability. We are proposing this AD to address the unsafe condition 
on these products.

DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by August 4, 2017.

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 http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments.
     Fax: 202-493-2251.
     Mail: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket 
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New 
Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590.
     Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail address above between 9 
a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.
    For service information identified in this NPRM, 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.

Examining the AD Docket

    You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2017-
0561; 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 proposed AD, the regulatory evaluation, any comments 
received, and other information. The street address for the Docket 
Operations office (telephone 800-647-5527) is in the ADDRESSES section. 
Comments will be available in the AD docket shortly after receipt.

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:

Comments Invited

    We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or 
arguments about this proposed AD. Send your comments to an address 
listed under the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2017-0561; 
Directorate Identifier 2016-NM-141-AD'' at the beginning of your 
comments. We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory, 
economic, environmental, and energy aspects of this proposed AD. We 
will consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend 
this proposed AD based on those comments.
    We will post all comments we receive, without change, to http://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information you provide. We 
will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal contact we 
receive about this proposed AD.

Discussion

    On July 26, 2001, we issued AD 2001-16-01, Amendment 39-12369 (66 
FR 40874, August 6, 2001) (``AD 2001-16-01''), for certain Airbus Model 
A330-301, -321, -322, -341, and -342 airplanes, and certain Model A340 
series airplanes. AD 2001-16-01 was prompted by reports of cracking in 
several structural parts of the aft cargo compartment door. AD 2001-16-
01 requires repetitive inspections to detect cracking of the aft cargo 
compartment door, and corrective action if necessary; and also provides 
optional terminating action for the repetitive inspections. We issued 
AD 2001-16-01 to detect and correct cracking of the aft cargo 
compartment door, which could result in reduced structural integrity of 
the airplane.
    On August 15, 2014, we issued AD 2014-17-06, Amendment 39-17959 (79 
FR 52181, September 3, 2014) (``AD 2014-17-06''), for all Airbus Model 
A330-200 series airplanes, Model A330-200 Freighter series airplanes, 
and Model A330-300 series airplanes. AD 2014-17-06 superseded AD 2011-
17-08, Amendment 39-16772 (76 FR 53303, August 26, 2011). AD 2014-17-06 
was prompted by a revision of certain airworthiness limitations items 
documents, which specifies more restrictive instructions and/or 
airworthiness limitations. AD 2014-17-06 requires a revision to the 
maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, to incorporate new or 
revised structural inspection requirements. We issued AD 2014-17-06 to 
detect and correct fatigue cracking, damage, and corrosion in certain 
structure, which could result in reduced structural integrity of the 
airplane.
    Since we issued AD 2001-16-01 and AD 2014-17-06, we have determined 
that more restrictive maintenance instructions and airworthiness 
limitations are necessary, and that Model A340 series airplanes should 
be removed from the applicability as there are currently no Model A340 
series airplanes on the U.S. register.
    The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical 
Agent for the Member States of the European Union, has issued EASA 
Airworthiness Directive 2016-0152, dated July 27, 2016 (referred to 
after this as the Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or 
``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for all Airbus Model 
A330-200 Freighter, -200, and -300 series airplanes; and Model A340-
200, -300, -500, and -600 series airplanes. The MCAI states:


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    The airworthiness limitations are currently defined and 
published in the Airbus A330 and A340 Airworthiness Limitations 
Section (ALS) documents.
    The airworthiness limitations applicable to the Damage Tolerant 
Airworthiness Limitation Items (DT ALI), which are approved by EASA, 
are specified in Airbus A330 and A340 ALS Part 2. Failure to comply 
with these instructions could result in an unsafe condition [fatigue 
cracking, damage, and corrosion in a certain structure, which could 
result in reduced structural integrity of the airplane].
    EASA issued AD 2012-0211 (for A330 aeroplanes) [which 
corresponds to FAA AD 2014-17-06] and AD 2013-0127 (for A340 
aeroplanes) [which corresponds to FAA AD 2001-16-01] to require the 
actions as specified in Airbus A330 and A340 ALS Part 2 at original 
issue and Revision 01, respectively.
    Since those [EASA] ADs were issued, Airbus issued Revision 01 
and Revision 02, respectively, of Airbus A330 and A340 ALS Part 2, 
to introduce more restrictive maintenance requirements and/or 
airworthiness limitations.
    For the reason described above, this [EASA] AD retains the 
requirements of EASA AD 2012-0211 and AD 2013-0127, which are 
superseded, and requires accomplishment of the actions specified in 
Airbus A330 ALS Part 2 Revision 01 including Variation 1.1 and 
Variation 1.2, or A340 ALS Part 2 Revision 02 including Variation 
2.1 and Variation 2.2, as applicable (hereafter collectively 
referred to as `the applicable ALS' in this [EASA] AD).
    In addition, this [EASA] AD also supersedes DGAC France AD 2001-
126(B), whose requirements applicable to A330 aeroplanes have been 
transferred into Airbus A330 ALS Part 2, and supersedes DGAC 
[Direction G[eacute]n[eacute]rale de l'Aviation Civile ] France AD 
2001-124(B), EASA AD 2012-0031 and AD 2012-0167, whose requirements 
applicable to A340 aeroplanes have been transferred into Airbus A340 
ALS Part 2 [EASA ADs 2001-124(B) and 2001-126(B) correspond with FAA 
AD 2001-16-01].

    You may examine the MCAI in the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2017-
0561.

Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51

    Airbus has issued the following service information, which 
describes airworthiness limitation requirements for damage-tolerant 
airworthiness limitation items. These documents are distinct since they 
provide different limitation requirements.
     Airbus A330 ALS Part 2, DT-ALI, Revision 01, issue 02, 
dated November 30, 2015.
     Airbus 330 ALS Part 2, DT-ALI, Variation 1.1, dated 
December 15, 2015.
     Airbus 330 ALS Part 2, DT-ALI, Variation 1.2, dated May 
27, 2016.
    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.

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 our bilateral agreement with the State of Design Authority, we have 
been notified of the unsafe condition described in the MCAI and service 
information referenced above. We are proposing this AD because we 
evaluated all pertinent information and determined an unsafe condition 
exists and is likely to exist or develop on other products of the same 
type design.
    This proposed AD requires revisions to certain operator maintenance 
documents to include new actions (e.g., inspections). Compliance with 
these actions is required by 14 CFR 91.403(c). For airplanes that have 
been previously modified, altered, or repaired in the areas addressed 
by this proposed AD, the operator may not be able to accomplish the 
actions described in the revisions. In this situation, to comply with 
14 CFR 91.403(c), the operator must request approval for an AMOC 
according to paragraph (l)(1) of this proposed AD. The request should 
include a description of changes to the required actions that will 
ensure the continued damage tolerance of the affected structure.

Differences Between This Proposed AD and the MCAI

    This proposed AD does not include the Model A340 airplanes that are 
specified in the MCAI. We have added that MCAI to the required 
airworthiness actions list (RAAL) for the Model A340 airplanes.
    The MCAI specifies that if there are findings from the ALS 
inspection tasks, corrective actions must be accomplished in accordance 
with Airbus maintenance documentation. However, this proposed AD does 
not include that requirement. Operators of U.S.-registered airplanes 
are required by general airworthiness and operational regulations to 
perform maintenance using methods that are acceptable to the FAA. We 
consider those methods to be adequate to address any corrective actions 
necessitated by the findings of ALS inspections required by this 
proposed AD.

Airworthiness Limitations Based on Type Design

    The FAA recently became aware of an issue related to the 
applicability of ADs that require incorporation of an ALS revision into 
an operator's maintenance or inspection program.
    Typically, when these types of ADs are issued by civil aviation 
authorities of other countries, they apply to all airplanes covered 
under an identified type certificate (TC). The corresponding FAA AD 
typically retains applicability to all of those airplanes.
    In addition, U.S. operators must operate their airplanes in an 
airworthy condition, in accordance with 14 CFR 91.7(a). Included in 
this obligation is the requirement to perform any maintenance or 
inspections specified in the ALS, and in accordance with the ALS as 
specified in 14 CFR 43.16 and 91.403(c), unless an alternative has been 
approved by the FAA.
    When a TC is issued for a type design, the specific ALS, including 
revisions, is a part of that type design, as specified in 14 CFR 
21.31(c).
    The sum effect of these operational and maintenance requirements is 
an obligation to comply with the ALS defined in the type design 
referenced in the manufacturer's conformity statement. This obligation 
may introduce a conflict with an AD that requires a specific ALS 
revision if new airplanes are delivered with a later revision as part 
of their type design.
    To address this conflict, the FAA has approved alternative methods 
of compliance (AMOCs) that allow operators to incorporate the most 
recent ALS revision into their maintenance/inspection programs, in lieu 
of the ALS revision required by the AD. This eliminates the conflict 
and enables the operator to comply with both the AD and the type 
design.
    However, compliance with AMOCs is normally optional, and we 
recently became aware that some operators choose to retain the AD-
mandated ALS revision in their fleet-wide maintenance/inspection 
programs, including those for new airplanes delivered with later ALS 
revisions, to help standardize the maintenance of the fleet. To ensure 
that operators comply with the applicable ALS revision for newly 
delivered airplanes containing a later revision than that specified in 
an AD, we plan to limit the applicability of ADs that mandate ALS 
revisions to those airplanes that are subject to an earlier revision of 
the ALS, either as part of the type design or as mandated by an earlier 
AD.
    For purposes of this NPRM, in order to ensure that affected 
airplanes are

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maintained in accordance with mandatory instructions and airworthiness 
limitations, this NPRM includes the limitations specified in Airbus 330 
ALS Part 2, DT-ALI, Variation 1.1, dated December 15, 2015; and Airbus 
330 ALS Part 2, DT-ALI, Variation 1.2, dated May 27, 2016. This NPRM, 
therefore, applies to Model A330-200, -200 Freighter, and -300 series 
airplanes with an original certificate of airworthiness or original 
export certificate of airworthiness that was issued on or before May 
27, 2016, the date of approval of Airbus 330 ALS Part 2, DT-ALI, 
Variation 1.2. Operators of airplanes with an original certificate of 
airworthiness or original export certificate of airworthiness issued 
after that date must comply with the airworthiness limitations 
specified as part of the approved type design and referenced on the 
type certificate data sheet.

Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this proposed AD affects 101 airplanes of U.S. 
registry.
    The actions required by AD 2014-17-06, and retained in this 
proposed AD, take about 1 work-hour per product, at an average labor 
rate of $85 per work-hour. Required parts cost about $0 per product. 
Based on these figures, the estimated cost of the actions that are 
required by AD 2014-17-06 is $85 per product.
    We also estimate that it would take about 1 work-hour per product 
to comply with the basic requirements of this proposed AD. The average 
labor rate is $85 per work-hour. Required parts would cost about $0 per 
product. Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of this proposed 
AD on U.S. operators to be $8,585, or $85 per product.

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 
that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this 
rulemaking action.

Regulatory Findings

    We 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. 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.

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:
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a. Removing Airworthiness Directives (AD) 2001-16-01, Amendment 39-
12369 (66 FR 40874, August 6, 2001); and AD 2014-17-06, Amendment 39-
17959 (79 FR 52181, September 3, 2014); and
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b. Adding the following new AD:

Airbus: Docket No. FAA-2017-0561; Directorate Identifier 2016-NM-
141-AD.

(a) Comments Due Date

    We must receive comments by August 4, 2017.

(b) Affected ADs

    This AD replaces AD 2001-16-01, Amendment 39-12369 (66 FR 40874, 
August 6, 2001) (``AD 2001-16-01''); and AD 2014-17-06, Amendment 
39-17959 (79 FR 52181, September 3, 2014) (``AD 2014-17-06'').

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to the Airbus airplanes identified in paragraphs 
(c)(1), (c)(2), and (c)(3) of this AD, certificated in any category, 
with an original certificate of airworthiness or original export 
certificate of airworthiness issued on or before May 27, 2016.
    (1) Airbus Model A330-201, -202, -203, -223, and -243 airplanes.
    (2) Airbus Model A330-223F and -243F airplanes.
    (3) Airbus Model A330-301, -302, -303, -321, -322, -323, -341, -
342, and -343 airplanes.

(d) Subject

    Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 05, Periodic 
inspections.

(e) Reason

    This AD was prompted by a determination that more restrictive 
maintenance instructions and airworthiness limitations are 
necessary. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct fatigue 
cracking, damage, and corrosion in a certain structure, 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) Retained Requirement: Maintenance or Inspection Program Revision, 
With a New Terminating Action

    This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (i) of AD 
2014-17-06, with a new terminating action. Accomplishing the 
revision required by paragraph (j) of this AD terminates the 
requirements of this paragraph.
    (1) Within 3 months after October 8, 2014 (the effective date of 
AD 2014-17-06): Revise the maintenance or inspection program, as 
applicable, by incorporating Airbus Document AI/SE-M4/95A.0089/97, 
``A330 Airworthiness Limitation Items,'' Issue 19, dated March 23, 
2012; ``Variation to Issue 19 of ALI Document (referenced in ALS 
Part 2) Damage Tolerant Airworthiness Limitation Items (DT ALI),'' 
variation reference 0GVLG120018/C0S, dated October 24, 2012; and 
``Variation to Issue 19 of ALI Document (referenced in ALS Part 2) 
Damage Tolerant Airworthiness Limitation Items (DT ALI),'' variation 
reference 0GVLG130002/C01, dated March 26, 2013.
    (2) Comply with all applicable instructions and airworthiness 
limitations included in Airbus Document AI/SE M4/95A.0089/97, ``A330 
Airworthiness Limitation Items,'' Issue 19, dated March 23, 2012; 
``Variation to Issue 19 of ALI Document (referenced in ALS Part 2) 
Damage Tolerant Airworthiness Limitation Items (DT ALI),'' variation 
reference 0GVLG120018/C0S, dated October 24, 2012; and ``Variation 
to Issue 19 of ALI Document (referenced in ALS Part 2) Damage 
Tolerant Airworthiness Limitation Items (DT ALI),'' variation 
reference 0GVLG130002/C01, dated March 26, 2013. The initial 
compliance times for the actions specified in Airbus Document AI/SE-
M4/95A.0089/97, ``A330 Airworthiness Limitation Items,''

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Issue 19, dated March 23, 2012; ``Variation to Issue 19 of ALI 
Document (referenced in ALS Part 2) Damage Tolerant Airworthiness 
Limitation Items (DT ALI),'' variation reference 0GVLG120018/C0S, 
dated October 24, 2012; and ``Variation to Issue 19 of ALI Document 
(referenced in ALS Part 2) Damage Tolerant Airworthiness Limitation 
Items (DT ALI),'' 0GVLG130002/C01, dated March 26, 2013; are at the 
times specified in Airbus Document AI/SE-M4/95A.0089/97, ``A330 
Airworthiness Limitation Items,'' Issue 19, dated March 23, 2012; 
``Variation to Issue 19 of ALI Document (referenced in ALS Part 2) 
Damage Tolerant Airworthiness Limitation Items (DT ALI),'' variation 
ref. 0GVLG120018/C0S, dated October 24, 2012; and ``Variation to 
Issue 19 of ALI Document (referenced in ALS Part 2) Damage Tolerant 
Airworthiness Limitation Items (DT ALI),'' variation ref. 
0GVLG130002/C01, dated March 26, 2013; or within 3 months after 
October 8, 2014 (the effective date of AD 2014-17-06), whichever 
occurs later.

(h) Retained Provision: Optional Compliance, With a New Terminating 
Action

    This paragraph restates the provision in paragraph (j) of AD 
2014-17-06, with a new terminating action. Compliance with tasks 
533021-02-01, 533021-02-02, and 533021-02-03, specified in 
``Variation to Issue 19 of ALI Document (referenced in ALS Part 2) 
Damage Tolerant Airworthiness Limitation Items (DT ALI),'' variation 
ref. 0GVLG120022/C0S, dated December 21, 2012, may be used as a 
method of compliance to tasks 533021-01-01, 533021-01-02, 533021-01-
03 specified in Section 2.2.1 and 2.2.2 of Section 2, 
``Airworthiness Limitations,'' of Airbus Document AI/SE M4/95A.0089/
97, ``A330 Airworthiness Limitation Items,'' Issue 19, dated March 
23, 2012. Accomplishing the revision required by paragraph (j) of 
this AD terminates the provision specified in this paragraph.

(i) Retained Requirement: No Alternative Intervals or Limits, With a 
New Exception

    This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (k) of AD 
2014-17-06, with a new exception. Except as provided by paragraph 
(h) of this AD and as required by paragraph (j) of this AD, after 
the maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, has been 
revised as required by paragraph (g) of this AD, no alternative 
actions (e.g., inspections) or intervals may be used unless the 
actions or intervals are approved as an alternative method of 
compliance (AMOC) under the provisions of paragraph (l)(1) of this 
AD.

(j) New Requirement: Maintenance or Inspection Program Revision

    Within 3 months after the effective date of this AD: Revise the 
maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, by incorporating 
the service information specified in paragraphs (j)(1), (j)(2), and 
(j)(3) of this AD. The initial compliance times for the actions 
specified in the service information referenced in paragraphs 
(j)(1), (j)(2), and (j)(3) of this AD are the times specified in the 
applicable service information, or within 3 months after the 
effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later. Accomplishing the 
revision specified in this paragraph terminates the requirements of 
paragraph (g) of this AD and the provision specified in paragraph 
(h) of this AD.
    (1) Airbus A330 Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS) Part 2, 
Damage Tolerant Airworthiness Limitation Items (DT-ALI), Revision 
01, issue 02, dated November 30, 2015.
    (2) Airbus 330 ALS Part 2, DT-ALI, Variation 1.1, dated December 
15, 2015.
    (3) Airbus 330 ALS Part 2, DT-ALI, Variation 1.2, dated May 27, 
2016.

(k) New Requirement: No Alternative Actions or Intervals

    After the maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, has 
been revised, as required by paragraph (j) of this AD, no 
alternative actions (e.g., inspections) or intervals may be used 
unless the actions or intervals are approved as an AMOC in 
accordance with the procedures specified in paragraph (l)(1) of this 
AD.

(l) 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 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: As of the effective date of 
this AD, 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.

(m) Related Information

    (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information 
(MCAI) EASA Airworthiness Directive 2016-0152, dated July 27, 2016, 
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-2017-0561.
    (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.
    (3) 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. 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.

    Issued in Renton, Washington, on June 9, 2017.
Michael Kaszycki,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification 
Service.
[FR Doc. 2017-12614 Filed 6-19-17; 8:45 am]
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