Airworthiness Directives; Zodiac Aero Evacuation Systems (Also Known as Air Cruisers Company) Airplanes

[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.
    <bullet> Air Cruisers Service Bulletin 737 103-25-50, dated August 
27, 2010.
    <bullet> Air Cruisers Service Bulletin 757 105-25-80, dated August 
27, 2010.
    <bullet> Air Cruisers Service Bulletin 757 105-25-81, dated August 
27, 2010.
    <bullet> Air Cruisers Service Bulletin 767 106-25-10, Rev. No. 1, 
dated October 15, 2010.
    <bullet> Air Cruisers Service Bulletin 777 107-25-29, Rev. No. 1, 
dated July 8, 2011.
    <bullet> Air Cruisers Service Bulletin A300/A310 001-25-19, dated 
August 27, 2010.
    <bullet> Air Cruisers Service Bulletin A300/A310 003-25-33, dated 
August 27, 2010.
    <bullet> Air Cruisers Service Bulletin A310 002-25-08, dated August 
27, 2010.
    <bullet> Air Cruisers Service Bulletin A320 004-25-87, Rev. No. 2, 
dated January 7, 2011.
    <bullet> Air Cruisers Service Bulletin A321 005-25-21, dated August 
27, 2010.
    <bullet> Air Cruisers Service Bulletin BAe 146 201-25-23, dated 
December 10, 2010.
    <bullet> Air Cruisers Service Bulletin F28 352-25-02, dated 
December 10, 2010.
    <bullet> Air Cruisers Service Bulletin F100 351-25-07, dated 
December 10, 2010.
    <bullet> Air Cruisers Service Bulletin Liferaft 35-25-79, dated 
August 27, 2010.
    <bullet> Air Cruisers Service Bulletin MD11 305-25-35, dated August 
27, 2010.
    <bullet> 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.
[FR Doc. 2018-27881 Filed 12-21-18; 8:45 am]
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