[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 246 (Wednesday, December 26, 2018)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 66088-66090]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2018-27881]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2016-9392; Product Identifier 2016-NM-003-AD; Amendment
39-19499; AD 2018-23-12]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Zodiac Aero Evacuation Systems (Also
Known as Air Cruisers Company) 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 Zodiac Aero
Evacuation Systems (also known as Air Cruisers Company) fusible plugs
installed on emergency evacuation equipment for various transport
category airplanes. As published, the email address for requesting
service information 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 December 28, 2018.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of certain publications listed in this AD as of December 28,
2018 (83 FR 59290, November 23, 2018).
ADDRESSES: For service information identified in this final rule,
contact Air Cruisers, 1747 State Route 34, Wall Township, NJ 07727-
3935; phone 732-681-3527; email [email protected]. You
may view this referenced service information at the FAA, Transport
Standards Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For information
on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 206-231-3195. It
is also available on the internet at http://www.regulations.gov by
searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2016-9392.
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-2016-
9392; 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 AD, the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and other
information. The address for Docket Operations (phone: 800-647-5527)
is, U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West
Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE,
Washington, DC 20590.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Darren Gassetto, Aerospace Engineer,
Mechanical Systems and Admin Services Section, FAA, New York ACO
Branch, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; telephone
516-228-7323; fax 516-794-5531; email [email protected].
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: As published, AD 2018-23-12, Amendment 39-
19499 (83 FR 59290, November 23, 2018) (``AD 2018-23-12''), requires an
inspection of the fusible plugs to determine the part number and lot
number, and replacement of certain fusible plugs That AD applies to
fusible plugs installed on emergency evacuation equipment for various
transport category airplanes.
Need for the Correction
As published, the email address for service information specified
in the ADDRESSES section of the preamble and paragraph (l)(3) of the
regulatory text of AD 2018-23-12 is incorrect. The email address
[email protected] was given for requesting
service information identified in AD 2018-23-12; the correct email
address is [email protected].
Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51
We reviewed the following Air Cruisers service information. The
service information identifies the affected fusible plugs. In addition,
it describes procedures for inspecting and replacing affected fusible
plugs. These documents are distinct since they apply to different
airplane models or configurations.
Air Cruisers Service Bulletin 737 103-25-50, dated August
27, 2010.
Air Cruisers Service Bulletin 757 105-25-80, dated August
27, 2010.
Air Cruisers Service Bulletin 757 105-25-81, dated August
27, 2010.
Air Cruisers Service Bulletin 767 106-25-10, Rev. No. 1,
dated October 15, 2010.
Air Cruisers Service Bulletin 777 107-25-29, Rev. No. 1,
dated July 8, 2011.
Air Cruisers Service Bulletin A300/A310 001-25-19, dated
August 27, 2010.
Air Cruisers Service Bulletin A300/A310 003-25-33, dated
August 27, 2010.
Air Cruisers Service Bulletin A310 002-25-08, dated August
27, 2010.
Air Cruisers Service Bulletin A320 004-25-87, Rev. No. 2,
dated January 7, 2011.
Air Cruisers Service Bulletin A321 005-25-21, dated August
27, 2010.
Air Cruisers Service Bulletin BAe 146 201-25-23, dated
December 10, 2010.
Air Cruisers Service Bulletin F28 352-25-02, dated
December 10, 2010.
Air Cruisers Service Bulletin F100 351-25-07, dated
December 10, 2010.
Air Cruisers Service Bulletin Liferaft 35-25-79, dated
August 27, 2010.
Air Cruisers Service Bulletin MD11 305-25-35, dated August
27, 2010.
Air Cruisers Service Bulletin MD80/90/717 304-25-45, dated
August 27, 2010.
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 December 28, 2018.
Since this action only corrects the email address for requesting
service information, 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:
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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):
2018-23-12 Zodiac Aero Evacuation Systems (also known as Air
Cruisers Company): Amendment 39-19499; Docket No. FAA-2016-9392;
Product Identifier 2016-NM-003-AD.
(a) Effective Date
This AD is effective December 28, 2018.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to Zodiac Aero Evacuation Systems (also known as
Air Cruisers Company) fusible plugs installed on emergency
evacuation equipment identified in the service information specified
in paragraphs (c)(1) through (c)(16) of this AD. These affected
fusible plugs might be installed on the emergency evacuation
equipment of the following manufacturers' airplanes: Airbus SAS, The
Boeing Company, BAE Systems (Operations) Limited, and Fokker
Services B.V.
(1) Air Cruisers Service Bulletin 737 103-25-50, dated August
27, 2010.
(2) Air Cruisers Service Bulletin 757 105-25-80, dated August
27, 2010.
(3) Air Cruisers Service Bulletin 757 105-25-81, dated August
27, 2010.
(4) Air Cruisers Service Bulletin 767 106-25-10, Rev. No. 1,
dated October 15, 2010.
(5) Air Cruisers Service Bulletin 777 107-25-29, Rev. No. 1,
dated July 8, 2011.
(6) Air Cruisers Service Bulletin A300/A310 001-25-19, dated
August 27, 2010.
(7) Air Cruisers Service Bulletin A300/A310 003-25-33, dated
August 27, 2010.
(8) Air Cruisers Service Bulletin A310 002-25-08, dated August
27, 2010.
(9) Air Cruisers Service Bulletin A320 004-25-87, Rev. No. 2,
dated January 7, 2011.
(10) Air Cruisers Service Bulletin A321 005-25-21, dated August
27, 2010.
(11) Air Cruisers Service Bulletin BAe 146 201-25-23, dated
December 10, 2010.
(12) Air Cruisers Service Bulletin F28 352-25-02, dated December
10, 2010.
(13) Air Cruisers Service Bulletin F100 351-25-07, dated
December 10, 2010.
(14) Air Cruisers Service Bulletin Liferaft 35-25-79, dated
August 27, 2010.
(15) Air Cruisers Service Bulletin MD11 305-25-35, dated August
27, 2010.
(16) Air Cruisers Service Bulletin MD80/90/717 304-25-45, dated
August 27, 2010.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 25, Equipment/
furnishings.
(e) Unsafe Condition
This AD was prompted by reports indicating that affected fusible
plugs activated (vented gas) below the rated temperature. We are
issuing this AD to address fusible plugs that might activate below
the rated temperature and render the evacuation system unusable.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified,
unless already done.
(g) Fusible Plug Identification
Within 42 months after the effective date of this AD, do an
inspection to determine if any fusible plug has part number (P/N)
B13984-3, stamped with Lot PA-21 or PA-22. A review of the airplane
maintenance records is acceptable to make this determination if it
can be conclusively determined from that review that a part not
having P/N B13984-3, stamped with Lot PA-21 or PA-22, has been
installed.
Note 1 to paragraph (g) of this AD: Guidance for performing the
inspection specified in paragraph (g) of this AD can be found in
applicable service information specified in paragraphs (c)(1)
through (c)(16) of this AD and the applicable component maintenance
manuals (CMMs) that have incorporated the appropriate Air Cruisers
service information.
(h) Replacement of Affected Fusible Plug
If, during the inspection or records review required by
paragraph (g) of this AD, it is determined that any fusible plug has
part number (P/N) B13984-3, stamped with Lot PA-21 or PA-22: Within
42 months after the effective date of this AD, replace that fusible
plug with a serviceable fusible plug P/N B13984-3 that is not
stamped with Lot PA-21 or PA-22.
Note 2 to paragraph (h) of this AD: Guidance can be found in the
applicable CMM for the replacement. In addition, Air Cruisers
Service Information Letter (SIL) 25-246, Rev. No. 1, dated February
21, 2014, provides information regarding affected fusible plugs and
guidance on the replacement.
(i) Parts Installation Prohibition
As of the effective date of this AD, no person may install on
any airplane any fusible plug having P/N B13984-3, stamped with Lot
PA-21 or PA-22.
(j) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)
(1) The Manager, New York ACO Branch, FAA, has the authority to
approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the procedures found
in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your request
to your principal inspector or local Flight Standards District
Office, as appropriate. If sending information directly to the
certification office, send it to ATTN: Program Manager, Continuing
Operational Safety, FAA, New York ACO Branch, 1600 Stewart Avenue,
Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; telephone: 516-228-7300; fax: 516-
794-5531.
(2) 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.
(k) Related Information
(1) For more information about this AD, contact Darren Gassetto,
Aerospace Engineer, Mechanical Systems and Admin Services Section,
FAA, New York ACO Branch, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury,
NY 11590; telephone 516-228-7323; fax 516-794-5531; email [email protected].
(2) Service information identified in this AD that is not
incorporated by reference is available at the addresses specified in
paragraphs (l)(3) and (l)(4) of this AD.
(l) 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
December 28, 2018 (83 FR 59290, November 23, 2018).
(i) Air Cruisers Service Bulletin 737 103-25-50, dated August
27, 2010.
(ii) Air Cruisers Service Bulletin 757 105-25-80, dated August
27, 2010.
(iii) Air Cruisers Service Bulletin 757 105-25-81, dated August
27, 2010.
(iv) Air Cruisers Service Bulletin 767 106-25-10, Rev. No. 1,
dated October 15, 2010.
(v) Air Cruisers Service Bulletin 777 107-25-29, Rev. No. 1,
dated July 8, 2011.
(vi) Air Cruisers Service Bulletin A300/A310 001-25-19, dated
August 27, 2010.
(vii) Air Cruisers Service Bulletin A300/A310 003-25-33, dated
August 27, 2010.
(viii) Air Cruisers Service Bulletin A310 002-25-08, dated
August 27, 2010.
(ix) Air Cruisers Service Bulletin A320 004-25-87, Rev. No. 2,
dated January 7, 2011.
(x) Air Cruisers Service Bulletin A321 005-25-21, dated August
27, 2010.
(xi) Air Cruisers Service Bulletin BAe 146 201-25-23, dated
December 10, 2010.
(xii) Air Cruisers Service Bulletin F28 352-25-02, dated
December 10, 2010.
(xiii) Air Cruisers Service Bulletin F100 351-25-07, dated
December 10, 2010.
(xiv) Air Cruisers Service Bulletin Liferaft 35-25-79, dated
August 27, 2010.
(xv) Air Cruisers Service Bulletin MD11 305-25-35, dated August
27, 2010.
(xvi) Air Cruisers Service Bulletin MD80/90/717 304-25-45, dated
August 27, 2010.
(4) For service information identified in this AD, contact Air
Cruisers, 1747 State Route 34, Wall Township, NJ 07727-3935; phone
732-681-3527; email [email protected].
(5) You may view this service information at the FAA, Transport
Standards Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For
information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call
206-231-3195.
(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.
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Issued in Des Moines, Washington, on December 13, 2018.
Michael Kaszycki,
Acting Director, System Oversight Division, Aircraft Certification
Service.
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