80 FR 11096 - Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 40 (March 2, 2015)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 40 (March 2, 2015)
| Page Range | 11096-11101 | |
| FR Document | 2015-02692 |
[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 40 (Monday, March 2, 2015)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 11096-11101] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2015-02692] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2014-0139; Directorate Identifier 2012-NM-133-AD; Amendment 39-18081; AD 2015-02-14] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of Transportation (DOT). ACTION: Final rule. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: We are superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2009-20-05 for certain Airbus Model A318, A319, A320, and A321 series airplanes. AD 2009-20-05 required one-time inspections for cracking, damage, correct installation, and correct adjustment of the main landing gear (MLG) door hinge and actuator fittings on the keel beam, and corrective actions if necessary. This new AD expands the applicability, reduces the compliance time, and requires repetitive inspections instead of the one-time inspection. This AD also requires revising the maintenance or inspection program. This AD was prompted by reports of cracks on fittings that had successfully passed certain required inspections. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct cracking on the MLG door hinge fitting and actuator fitting on the keel beam, which could lead to in-flight detachment of an MLG door, possibly resulting in injury to persons on the ground and/or damage to the airplane. DATES: This AD becomes effective April 6, 2015. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of certain publications listed in this AD as of April 6, 2015. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of certain other publications listed in this AD as of November 3, 2009 (74 FR 49795, September 29, 2009). ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov/#!docketDetail;D=FAA-2014-0139; or in person at the 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. For service information identified in this AD, contact Airbus, Airworthiness Office--EIAS, 1 Rond Point Maurice Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61 93 44 51; email account.airworth-eas@airbus.com; 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-2014- 0139. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Sanjay Ralhan, Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; telephone 425-227-1405; fax 425-227-1149. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Discussion We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR part 39 to supersede AD 2009-20-05, Amendment 39-16028 (74 FR 49795, September 29, 2009). AD 2009-20-05 applied to certain Model A318, A319, A320, and A321 series airplanes. The NPRM published in the Federal Register on March 12, 2014 (79 FR 13925). [[Page 11097]] The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical Agent for the Member States of the European Union, has issued EASA Airworthiness Directive 2012-0118, dated July 4, 2012 (referred to after this as the Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or ``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition on the specified products. The MCAI states: Several cases of cracks have reportedly been found on the MLG door hinge fitting and on the MLG door actuator fitting on the keel beam. This condition, if not detected and corrected, could lead to in- flight detachment of a MLG door, possibly resulting in injury to persons on the ground and/or damage to the aeroplane. To address this potential unsafe condition, EASA issued EASA AD 2007-0161 [http://ad.easa.europa.eu/blob/easa_ad_2007_0161_superseded.pdf/AD_2007-0161_1] [which corresponds to FAA AD 2009-20-05, Amendment 39-16028 (74 FR 49795, September 29, 2009)], to require a one-time inspection of the affected fittings and accomplishment of the applicable corrective actions. Since that [EASA] AD was issued, some cracks have been found on fittings that had successfully passed the one-time inspection as required by EASA AD 2007-0161. Analyses of these cracks have lead Airbus to reconsider the repetitive inspections of the MLG door hinge and actuator fittings on the keel beam, in accordance with the ALI task 533154-02-1 requirement as defined in Airbus A318/A319/ A320/A321 Airworthiness Limitation Items (ALI) Document, by introducing more restrictive inspection thresholds and intervals. For the reasons stated above, this [EASA] AD, which supersedes EASA AD 2007-0161 and the ALI [Airworthiness Limitations Item] task 533154-02-1 requirements, expands the [EASA] AD applicability to all A318/A319/A320/A321 aeroplanes and requires repetitive inspections of the MLG door hinge and actuator fittings on the keel beam at a new threshold and interval and, depending on findings, the accomplishment of applicable corrective actions. The inspections are detailed, high frequency eddy current (HFEC), and ultrasonic inspections for cracking, damage, correct installation, and correct adjustment, as applicable. The corrective actions include correcting incorrect adjustments and installations, and repair. This AD also requires revising the maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, to remove ALI task 533154-02-1. You may examine the MCAI in the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov/#!documentDetail;D=FAA-2014-0139-0002. Comments We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing this AD. The following presents the comments received on the NPRM (79 FR 13925, March 12, 2014) and the FAA's response to each comment. Requests To Reference Revised Service Bulletins Airbus and United Airlines (UAL) requested that we reference Airbus Service Bulletin A320-53-1195, Revision 05, dated November 22, 2013; and Airbus Service Bulletin A320-53-1196, Revision 04, dated November 22, 2013; as appropriate sources of service information. We agree with the commenters' requests to reference Airbus Service Bulletin A320-53-1195, Revision 05, dated November 22, 2013; and Airbus Service Bulletin A320-53-1196, Revision 04, dated November 22, 2013; as appropriate sources of service information for accomplishing the required actions in this AD. No additional work is specified by these service bulletin revisions for airplanes modified by any previous issue. We added a new paragraph (l) to this AD and redesignated subsequent paragraphs accordingly. New paragraph (l) gives credit for actions accomplished using certain service information before the effective date of this AD. We have revised paragraph (i)(1) of this AD to refer to Airbus Service Bulletin A320-53-1195, Revision 05, dated November 22, 2013, and added paragraph (l)(1) to this AD to give credit for actions accomplished previously using Airbus Service Bulletin A320-53-1195, Revision 03, dated November 8, 2011; or Airbus Service Bulletin A320- 53-1195, Revision 04, dated August 22, 2012. We have revised paragraph (i)(2) of this AD to refer to Airbus Service Bulletin A320-53-1196, Revision 04, dated November 22, 2013; and added paragraph (l)(2) to this AD to give credit for actions accomplished using Airbus Service Bulletin A320-53-1196, Revision 02, dated November 8, 2011; or Airbus Service Bulletin A320-53-1196, Revision 03, dated August 22, 2012. Request To Refer to Additional Service Information for Task Removal UAL requested that we revise paragraph (k) of the proposed AD (79 FR 13925, March 12, 2014) to reference Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 Airworthiness Limitation Items, Document AI/S-M4/95A.0252/96, Issue 10, dated October 2009; or Issue 11, dated September 2010; in addition to Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 ALS Part 2--Damage Tolerant Airworthiness Limitations Items (DT ALI), Revision 01, dated April 4, 2012. UAL stated that Task 533154-02-1 of the Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 ALS Part 2--Damage Tolerant Airworthiness Limitations Items (DT ALI), Revision 01, dated April 4, 2012, is ``superseded by Airbus Service Bulletins A320-53-1195 and A320-53-1196.'' UAL explained that operators that comply with Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 ALS Part 2--Damage Tolerant Airworthiness Limitations Items (DT ALI), Revision 01, dated April 4, 2012, should already have removed Task 533154-02-1 from their maintenance/inspection programs. UAL also explained that operators might not have Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 ALS Part 2--Damage Tolerant Airworthiness Limitations Items (DT ALI), Revision 01, dated April 4, 2012, in their maintenance/inspection programs and instead might have Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 Airworthiness Limitation Items, Document AI/ SE-M4/95A.0252/96, Issue 10, dated October 2009; or Issue 11, dated September 2010. We agree with the commenter's request to refer to Airbus A318/A319/ A320/A321 Airworthiness Limitation Items, Document AI/SE-M4/95A.0252/ 96, Issue 10, dated October 2009; or Issue 11, dated September 2010; in paragraph (k) of this AD. This revision will ensure that the actions specified by Task 533154-02-1 are removed from an operator's maintenance inspection program. Request To Remove Reporting Requirement UAL requested that we not require reporting, as described in the service information, if no damage and/or cracks are found during the inspection of the hinge fittings. UAL stated that reporting has insignificant value and is a burden on the operator. UAL explained that, since the inspections must be repetitively accomplished, the rate of reporting no findings will be significant without adding valued information, and that any damage/cracks will be reported to Airbus when they are contacted for repair approval. We disagree with the commenter's request to remove the reporting action required by this AD. A reporting requirement is instrumental in ensuring that we can gather as much information as possible regarding the extent and nature of the identified unsafe condition, especially in cases where that data may not be available through other established means. Also, the commenter did not provided any rationale concerning how eliminating the reporting requirement will ensure that future service information from Airbus will continue to maintain operational [[Page 11098]] safety of the fleet. We have not changed this AD in this regard. Request To Remove Requirement To Refer to This AD in Repair Approvals UAL requested that we remove the statement ``for a repair method to be approved, the repair approval must specifically refer to this AD'' in paragraph (i) of the proposed AD (79 FR 13925, March 12, 2014). UAL stated that this statement could have a significant impact on the financial cost and customer support between the operator and Airbus. UAL also stated that this statement should be removed for those general reasons stated in A4A's comment on the same topic in NPRM 2012-NM-101- AD (78 FR 78285, December 26, 2013), which stated, among other justifications, that ``The added costs for this AD and all that may follow bearing the new procedural wording represent an unfair burden placed solely on U.S. registered aircraft.'' We concur with the commenter's request to remove the requirement to include the AD reference in repair approvals. Since late 2006, we have included a standard paragraph titled ``Airworthy Product'' in all MCAI ADs in which the FAA develops an AD based on a foreign authority's AD. The MCAI or referenced service information in an FAA AD often directs the owner/operator to contact the manufacturer for corrective actions, such as a repair. Briefly, the Airworthy Product paragraph allowed owners/operators to use corrective actions provided by the manufacturer if those actions were FAA-approved. In addition, the paragraph stated that any actions approved by the State of Design Authority (or its delegated agent) are considered to be FAA-approved. In the NPRM (79 FR 13925, March 12, 2014), we proposed to prevent the use of repairs that were not specifically developed to correct the unsafe condition, by requiring that the repair approval provided by the State of Design Authority or its delegated agent specifically refer to this FAA AD. This change was intended to clarify the method of compliance and to provide operators with better visibility of repairs that are specifically developed and approved to correct the unsafe condition. In addition, we proposed to change the phrase ``its delegated agent'' to include ``the Design Approval Holder (DAH) with a State of Design Authority's design organization approval (DOA)'' to refer to a DAH authorized to approve required repairs for the AD. Comments were provided to the NPRM (79 FR 13925, March 12, 2014) and to an NPRM referenced by the commenter (i.e., Directorate Identifier 2012-NM-101-AD (78 FR 78285, December 26, 2013)) about these proposed changes. One commenter to the NPRM having Directorate Identifier 2012-NM-101-AD, United Parcel Service (UPS), stated the following: ``The proposed wording, being specific to repairs, eliminates the interpretation that Airbus messages are acceptable for approving minor deviations (corrective actions) needed during accomplishment of an AD mandated Airbus service bulletin.'' This comment has made the FAA aware that some operators have misunderstood or misinterpreted the Airworthy Product paragraph to allow the owner/operator to use messages provided by the manufacturer as approval of deviations during the accomplishment of an AD-mandated action. The Airworthy Product paragraph does not approve messages or other information provided by the manufacturer for deviations to the requirements of the AD-mandated actions. The Airworthy Product paragraph only addresses the requirement to contact the manufacturer for corrective actions for the identified unsafe condition and does not cover deviations from other AD requirements. However, deviations to AD- required actions are addressed in 14 CFR 39.17, and anyone may request the approval for an alternative method of compliance to the AD-required actions using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. To address this misunderstanding and misinterpretation of the Airworthy Product paragraph, we have changed that paragraph and retitled it ``Contacting the Manufacturer.'' This paragraph now clarifies that for any requirement in this AD to obtain corrective actions from a manufacturer, the actions must be accomplished using a method approved by the FAA, EASA, or Airbus's EASA DOA. The Contacting the Manufacturer paragraph also clarifies that, if approved by the DOA, the approval must include the DOA-authorized signature. The DOA signature indicates that the data and information contained in the document are EASA-approved, which is also FAA- approved. Messages and other information provided by the manufacturer that do not contain the DOA-authorized signature approval are not EASA- approved, unless EASA directly approves the manufacturer's message or other information. This clarification does not remove flexibility afforded previously by the Airworthy Product paragraph. Consistent with long-standing FAA policy, such flexibility was never intended for required actions. This is also consistent with the recommendation of the AD Implementation Aviation Rulemaking Committee to increase flexibility in complying with ADs by identifying those actions in manufacturers' service instructions that are ``Required for Compliance'' with ADs. We continue to work with manufacturers to implement this recommendation. But once we determine that an action is required, any deviation from the requirement must be approved as an alternative method of compliance. Other commenters to NPRM 2012-NM-101-AD (78 FR 78285, December 26, 2013) pointed out that in many cases the foreign manufacturer's service bulletin and the foreign authority's MCAI may have been issued some time before the FAA AD. Therefore, the DOA may have provided U.S. operators with an approved repair, developed with full awareness of the unsafe condition, before the FAA AD is issued. Under these circumstances, to comply with the FAA AD, the operator would be required to go back to the manufacturer's DOA and obtain a new approval document, adding time and expense to the compliance process with no safety benefit. Based on these comments, we removed the requirement from this AD that the DAH-provided repair specifically refer to this AD. Before adopting such a requirement in the future, the FAA will coordinate with affected DAHs and verify they are prepared to implement means to ensure that their repair approvals consider the unsafe condition addressed in an AD. Any such requirements will be adopted through the normal AD rulemaking process, including notice-and-comment procedures, when appropriate. We have also decided not to include a generic reference to either the ``delegated agent'' or the ``DAH with State of Design Authority design organization approval,'' but instead we will provide the specific delegation approval granted by the State of Design Authority for the DAH. Conclusion We reviewed the available data, including the comments received, and determined that air safety and the public interest require adopting this AD with the changes described previously and minor editorial changes. We have determined that these changes:Are consistent with the intent that was proposed in the NPRM (79 FR [[Page 11099]] 13925, March 12, 2014) for correcting the unsafe condition; and Do not add any additional burden upon the public than was already proposed in the NPRM (79 FR 13925, March 12, 2014). We also determined that these changes will not increase the economic burden on any operator or increase the scope of this AD. Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 We reviewed Airbus Service Bulletin A320-53-1195, Revision 05, dated November 22, 2013, which describes procedures for inspections of the MLG door actuator fittings on the keel beam, and corrective actions if necessary. We also reviewed Airbus Service Bulletin A320-53-1196, Revision 04, dated November 22, 2013, which describes procedures for inspections of the MLG door hinge fitting on the keel beam, and corrective actions if necessary. This service information is reasonably available; see ADDRESSES for ways to access this service information. Costs of Compliance We estimate that this AD affects 851 airplanes of U.S. registry. The actions that are required by AD 2009-20-05, Amendment 39-16028 (74 FR 49795, September 29, 2009), and retained in this AD take about 28 work-hours per product, at an average labor rate of $85 per work- hour. Based on these figures, the estimated cost of the actions that were required by AD 2009-20-05 is $2,380 per product. We also estimate that it will take about 26 work-hours per product to comply with the basic requirements of this AD. The average labor rate is $85 per work-hour. Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of this AD on U.S. operators to be $1,880,710, or $2,210 per product. We have received no definitive data that would enable us to provide cost estimates for the on-condition actions specified in this AD. Paperwork Reduction Act A federal agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, nor shall a person be subject to penalty for failure to comply with a collection of information subject to the requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act unless that collection of information displays a current valid OMB control number. The control number for the collection of information required by this AD is 2120- 0056. The paperwork cost associated with this AD has been detailed in the Costs of Compliance section of this document and includes time for reviewing instructions, as well as completing and reviewing the collection of information. Therefore, all reporting associated with this AD is mandatory. Comments concerning the accuracy of this burden and suggestions for reducing the burden should be directed to the FAA at 800 Independence Ave. SW., Washington, DC 20591, ATTN: Information Collection Clearance Officer, AES-200. 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 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. Examining the AD Docket You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov/#!docketDetail;D=FAA-2014-0139; 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 Operations office (telephone 800-647- 5527) is in the ADDRESSES section. 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 0 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] 0 2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by removing Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2009-20-05, Amendment 39-16028 (74 FR 49795, September 29, 2009), and adding the following new AD: 2015-02-14 Airbus: Amendment 39-18081. Docket No. FAA-2014-0139; Directorate Identifier 2012-NM-133-AD. (a) Effective Date This AD becomes effective April 6, 2015. (b) Affected ADs This AD replaces AD 2009-20-05, Amendment 39-16028 (74 FR 49795, September 29, 2009). (c) Applicability This AD applies to the Airbus airplanes specified in paragraphs (c)(1), (c)(2), (c)(3), and (c)(4) of this AD, certificated in any category, all manufacturer serial numbers (MSNs). (1) Model A318-111, -112, -121, and -122 airplanes. (2) Model A319-111, -112, -113, -114, -115, -131, -132, and -133 airplanes. (3) Model A320-211, -212, -214, -231, -232, and -233 airplanes. (4) Model A321-111, -112, -131, -211, -212, -213, -231, and -232 airplanes. (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 53, Fuselage. (e) Reason This AD was prompted by reports of cracks on the main landing gear (MLG) door hinge fitting and actuator fitting on the keel beam. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct cracking on the MLG door hinge fitting and actuator fitting on the keel beam, which could lead to in-flight detachment of an MLG door, possibly resulting in injury to persons on the ground and/or damage to the airplane. [[Page 11100]] (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Retained One-Time Inspections and Corrective Action This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraphs (f)(1) and (f)(2) of AD 2009-20-05, Amendment 39-16028 (74 FR 49795, September 29, 2009), with specific delegation approval language. For airplanes having serial numbers up to MSN 2850 inclusive, except MSNs 0115, 0184, 0782, 1151, 1190, 2650, 2675, 2706, 2801, and 2837: Do the actions required by paragraphs (g)(1) and (g)(2) of this AD. (1) At the latest of the times specified in paragraphs (g)(1)(i), (g)(1)(ii), and (g)(1)(iii) of this AD: Perform detailed visual, high frequency eddy current (HFEC), and ultrasonic inspections (for cracking, damage, correct installation, and correct adjustment, as applicable) of the left-hand (LH) and right-hand (RH) MLG door actuator fitting on the keel beam, and do all applicable corrective actions before further flight, except as provided by paragraph (h) of this AD. Do all actions required by this paragraph in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A320-53-1195, Revision 02, including Appendix 01, dated April 5, 2007; except where that service information specifies that the applicable corrective action is contacting Airbus, contact Airbus for repair instructions and repair before further flight. As of the effective date of this AD, where that service information specifies that the applicable corrective action is contacting Airbus, before further flight, repair using a method approved by the Manager, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA); or Airbus's EASA Design Organization Approval (DOA). (i) Within 6,000 flight cycles since first flight. (ii) Within 1,500 flight cycles after November 3, 2009 (the effective date of AD 2009-20-05, Amendment 39-16028 (74 FR 49795, September 29, 2009)). (iii) Within 6,000 flight cycles from the latest MLG door actuator fitting replacement. (2) At the later of the times specified in paragraphs (g)(2)(i) and (g)(2)(ii) of this AD: Perform detailed visual and HFEC inspections (for cracking, damage, correct installation, and correct adjustment, as applicable) of the LH and RH MLG door hinge fitting on the keel beam, and do all applicable corrective actions before further flight, except as provided by paragraph (h) of this AD. Do all actions required by this paragraph in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A320-53-1196, Revision 01, including Appendix 01, dated November 29, 2006; except where that service information specifies that the applicable corrective action is contacting Airbus, contact Airbus for repair instructions and repair before further flight. As of the effective date of this AD, where that service information specifies that the applicable corrective action is contacting Airbus, before further flight, repair using a method approved by the Manager, ANM- 116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or the EASA; or Airbus's EASA DOA. (i) Within 4,500 flight cycles since first flight. (ii) Within 1,500 flight cycles after November 3, 2009 (the effective date of AD 2009-20-05, Amendment 39-16028 (74 FR 49795, September 29, 2009)). (h) Retained Exception to Paragraph (g) of This AD This paragraph restates the exception specified in paragraph (f)(4) of AD 2009-20-05, Amendment 39-16028 (74 FR 49795, September 29, 2009). Where the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A320-53-1195, Revision 02, including Appendix 01, dated April 5, 2007; or Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A320-53- 1196, Revision 01, including Appendix 01, dated November 29, 2006; as applicable; specify to submit a report where no damage or crack is found during the inspection required by paragraph (g)(1) or (g)(2) of this AD: Send the report to Airbus using the applicable reporting sheet in Appendix 01 of Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A320-53-1195, Revision 02, dated April 5, 2007; or Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A320-53-1196, Revision 01, dated November 29, 2006. Send the report at the applicable time specified in paragraph (h)(1) or (h)(2) of this AD. (1) If the inspection was done on or after November 3, 2009 (the effective date of AD 2009-20-05, Amendment 39-16028 (74 FR 49795, September 29, 2009)): Submit the report within 30 days after the inspection. (2) If the inspection was done before November 3, 2009 (the effective date of AD 2009-20-05, Amendment 39-16028 (74 FR 49795, September 29, 2009)): Submit the report within 30 days after November 3, 2009. (i) New Repetitive Inspections and Corrective Action (1) At the latest of the times specified in paragraphs (i)(1)(i), (i)(1)(ii), and (i)(1)(iii) of this AD: Perform detailed, HFEC, and ultrasonic inspections (for cracking, damage, correct installation, and correct adjustment, as applicable) of the LH and RH MLG door actuator fitting on the keel beam, and do all applicable corrective actions before further flight. Do all actions required by this paragraph in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A320-53-1195, Revision 05, dated November 22, 2013; except where that service information specifies that the applicable corrective action is contacting Airbus, before further flight, repair using a method approved by the Manager, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or the EASA; or Airbus's EASA DOA. Repeat the inspections thereafter at intervals not to exceed 2,250 flight cycles. (i) Before the accumulation of 3,000 flight cycles since first flight. (ii) Within 2,250 flight cycles after the most recent inspection done as described in Airbus Service Bulletin A320-53-1195, or Task 533154-02-1 of the Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 Airworthiness Limitations Section Part 2--Damage Tolerant Airworthiness Limitations Items (DT ALI), as applicable. (iii) Within 1,500 flight cycles after the effective date of this AD. (2) At the latest of the times specified in paragraphs (i)(2)(i), (i)(2)(ii), and (i)(2)(iii) of this AD: Perform detailed and HFEC inspections (for cracking, damage, correct installation, and correct adjustment, as applicable) of the LH and RH MLG door hinge fitting on the keel beam, and do all applicable corrective actions before further flight. Do all actions required by this paragraph in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A320-53-1196, Revision 04, dated November 22, 2013; except where that service information specifies that the applicable corrective action is contacting Airbus, before further flight, repair using a method approved by the Manager, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or the EASA; or Airbus's EASA DOA. Repeat the inspections thereafter at intervals not to exceed 3,000 flight cycles. (i) Before the accumulation of 3,000 flight cycles since first flight. (ii) Within 3,000 flight cycles after the most recent inspection done as described in Airbus Service Bulletin A320-53-1196, or Task 533154-02-1 of the Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 ALS Part 2--Damage Tolerant Airworthiness Limitation Items (DT ALI), as applicable. (iii) Within 1,500 flight cycles after the effective date of this AD. (j) New Corrective Action Limitation The accomplishment of a corrective action on an airplane, as required by paragraph (i) of this AD, does not constitute terminating action for the repetitive inspection requirements of this AD for that airplane. (k) New Maintenance or Inspection Program Revision After the effective date of this AD and before further flight after doing the inspection required by paragraph (i) of this AD: Revise the maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, to remove Task 533154-02-1 of the Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 ALS Part 2--Damage Tolerant Airworthiness Limitations Items (DT ALI), Revision 01, dated April 4, 2012; Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 Airworthiness Limitation Items, Document AI/SE-M4/95A.0252/96, Issue 10, dated October 2009; or Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 Airworthiness Limitation Items, Document AI/SE-M4/95A.0252/96 Issue 11, dated September 2010. The actions required by this AD take precedence over Task 533154-02-1 of the Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 ALS Part 2-- Damage Tolerant Airworthiness Limitation Items (DT ALI), Revision 01, dated April 4, 2012; Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 Airworthiness Limitation Items, Document AI/SE-M4/95A.0252/96, Issue 10, dated October 2009; and Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 Airworthiness Limitation Items, Document AI/SE-M4/95A.0252/96 Issue 11, dated September 2010. [[Page 11101]] (l) Credit for Previous Actions (1) This paragraph provides credit for actions required by paragraph (i)(1) of this AD, if those actions were performed before the effective date of this AD using Airbus Service Bulletin A320-53- 1195, Revision 03, dated November 8, 2011; or Airbus Service Bulletin A320-53-1195, Revision 04, dated August 22, 2012; which are not incorporated by reference in this AD. (2) This paragraph provides credit for actions required by paragraph (i)(2) of this AD, if those actions were performed before the effective date of this AD using Airbus Service Bulletin A320-53- 1196, Revision 02, dated November 8, 2011; or Airbus Service Bulletin A320-53-1196, Revision 03, dated August 22, 2012; which are not incorporated by reference in this AD. (m) 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: Sanjay Ralhan, Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057- 3356; telephone 425-227-1405; fax 425-227-1149. Information may be emailed to: 9-ANM-116-AMOC-REQUESTS@faa.gov. 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. The AMOC approval letter must specifically reference this AD. (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 EASA; or Airbus's EASA DOA. If approved by the DOA, the approval must include the DOA-authorized signature. (3) Reporting Requirements: A federal agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, nor shall a person be subject to a penalty for failure to comply with a collection of information subject to the requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act unless that collection of information displays a current valid OMB Control Number. The OMB Control Number for this information collection is 2120-0056. Public reporting for this collection of information is estimated to be approximately 5 minutes per response, including the time for reviewing instructions, completing and reviewing the collection of information. All responses to this collection of information are mandatory. Comments concerning the accuracy of this burden and suggestions for reducing the burden should be directed to the FAA at: 800 Independence Ave. SW., Washington, DC 20591, Attn: Information Collection Clearance Officer, AES-200. (n) Related Information (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA Airworthiness Directive 2012-0118, dated July 4, 2012, for related information. You may examine the MCAI in the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov/#!documentDetail;D=FAA-2014-0139-0002. (2) Service information identified in this AD that is not incorporated by reference in this AD is available at the addresses specified in paragraphs (o)(5) and (o)(6) of this AD. (o) 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 6, 2015. (i) Airbus Service Bulletin A320-53-1195, Revision 05, dated November 22, 2013. (ii) Airbus Service Bulletin A320-53-1196, Revision 04, dated November 22, 2013. (4) The following service information was approved for IBR on November 3, 2009 (74 FR 49795, September 29, 2009). (i) Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A320-53-1195, Revision 02, including Appendix 01, dated April 5, 2007. (ii) Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A320-53-1196, Revision 01, including Appendix 01, dated November 29, 2006. (5) For service information identified in this AD, contact Airbus, Airworthiness Office--EIAS, 1 Rond Point Maurice Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61 93 44 51; email account.airworth-eas@airbus.com; Internet http://www.airbus.com. (6) 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. (7) 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 February 4, 2015. Dionne Palermo, Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2015-02692 Filed 2-27-15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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(3) Continuing education/training demonstrate compliance with the cracks on fittings that had successfully
standards for State directors of school professional standards for State passed certain required inspections. We
nutrition programs and distributing directors of school nutrition programs are issuing this AD to detect and correct
agencies. Each school year, all State established in this paragraph. cracking on the MLG door hinge fitting
directors with responsibility for the (6) Failure to comply. Failure to and actuator fitting on the keel beam,
National School Lunch Program under comply with the professional standards which could lead to in-flight
part 210 of this chapter and the School in this paragraph may result in detachment of an MLG door, possibly
Breakfast Program under part 220 of this sanctions as specified in paragraph (b) resulting in injury to persons on the
chapter, as well as those responsible for of this section. ground and/or damage to the airplane.
the distribution of USDA donated foods ■ 13. Revise § 235.12 to read as follows: DATES: This AD becomes effective April
under part 250 of this chapter, must 6, 2015.
complete a minimum of 15 hours of § 235.12 Information collection/
training in core areas that may include recordkeeping—OMB assigned control The Director of the Federal Register
nutrition, operations, administration, numbers. approved the incorporation by reference
communications and marketing. of certain publications listed in this AD
7 CFR Section as of April 6, 2015.
Additional hours and topics may be where
specified by FNS, as needed, to address requirements Current OMB control No. The Director of the Federal Register
Program integrity and other critical are approved the incorporation by reference
issues. described of certain other publications listed in
(4) Provision of annual training. At this AD as of November 3, 2009 (74 FR
least annually, State agencies with 235.3(b) .......... 0584–0067. 49795, September 29, 2009).
235.4 ............... 0584–0067.
responsibility for the National School 235.5(b), (d) .... 0584–0067. ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD
Lunch Program under part 210 of this 235.7(a), (b) .... 0584–0067. docket on the Internet at http://
chapter and the School Breakfast 235.9(c), (d) .... 0584–0067. www.regulations.gov/
Program under part 220 of this chapter, 235.11 ............. 0584–0067. #!docketDetail;D=FAA-2014-0139; or in
as well as State agencies with 210.7 ............... 0584–0067. person at the Docket Management
responsibility for the distribution of Facility, U.S. Department of
USDA donated foods under part 250 of Dated: February 24, 2015. Transportation, Docket Operations,
this chapter, must provide or ensure Audrey Rowe, M–30, West Building Ground Floor,
that State agency staff receive annual Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey
Administrator, Food and Nutrition Service.
continuing education/training. Avenue SE., Washington, DC.
(i) Each State agency with [FR Doc. 2015–04234 Filed 2–27–15; 8:45 am]
responsibility for the National School BILLING CODE 3410–30–P For service information identified in
Lunch Program under part 210 of this this AD, contact Airbus, Airworthiness
chapter and the School Breakfast Office—EIAS, 1 Rond Point Maurice
Program under part 220 of this chapter DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France;
must provide a minimum of 18 hours of telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5
continuing education/training to school Federal Aviation Administration 61 93 44 51; email account.airworth-
food authorities. Topics include eas@airbus.com; Internet http://
administrative practices (including 14 CFR Part 39 www.airbus.com. You may view this
training in application, certification, [Docket No. FAA–2014–0139; Directorate referenced service information at the
verification, meal counting, and meal Identifier 2012–NM–133–AD; Amendment FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate,
claiming procedures); the accuracy of 39–18081; AD 2015–02–14] 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA.
approvals for free and reduced price For information on the availability of
RIN 2120–AA64
meals; the identification of reimbursable this material at the FAA, call 425–227–
meals at the point of service; nutrition; Airworthiness Directives; Airbus 1221. It is also available on the Internet
health and food safety standards; the Airplanes at http://www.regulations.gov by
efficient and effective use of USDA searching for and locating Docket No.
donated foods; and any other AGENCY: Federal Aviation FAA–2014–0139.
appropriate topics, as determined by Administration (FAA), Department of FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
FNS, to ensure program compliance and Transportation (DOT). Sanjay Ralhan, Aerospace Engineer,
integrity or to address other critical ACTION: Final rule. International Branch, ANM–116,
issues. Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA,
(ii) Each State agency with SUMMARY: We are superseding
Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2009–20– 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA
responsibility for the distribution of
05 for certain Airbus Model A318, 98057–3356; telephone 425–227–1405;
USDA donated foods under part 250 of
A319, A320, and A321 series airplanes. fax 425–227–1149.
this chapter must provide or ensure
receipt of continuing education/training AD 2009–20–05 required one-time SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
to State distribution agency staff on an inspections for cracking, damage,
Discussion
annual basis. Topics may include the correct installation, and correct
efficient and effective use of USDA adjustment of the main landing gear We issued a notice of proposed
donated foods; inventory rotation and (MLG) door hinge and actuator fittings rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
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control; health and food safety on the keel beam, and corrective actions part 39 to supersede AD 2009–20–05,
standards; and any other appropriate if necessary. This new AD expands the Amendment 39–16028 (74 FR 49795,
topics, as determined by FNS, to ensure applicability, reduces the compliance September 29, 2009). AD 2009–20–05
program compliance and integrity or to time, and requires repetitive inspections applied to certain Model A318, A319,
address other critical issues. instead of the one-time inspection. This A320, and A321 series airplanes. The
(5) Records and recordkeeping. State AD also requires revising the NPRM published in the Federal
agencies must annually retain records maintenance or inspection program. Register on March 12, 2014 (79 FR
for a period of three years to adequately This AD was prompted by reports of 13925).
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The European Aviation Safety Agency following presents the comments Task 533154–02–1 of the Airbus A318/
(EASA), which is the Technical Agent received on the NPRM (79 FR 13925, A319/A320/A321 ALS Part 2—Damage
for the Member States of the European March 12, 2014) and the FAA’s response Tolerant Airworthiness Limitations
Union, has issued EASA Airworthiness to each comment. Items (DT ALI), Revision 01, dated April
Directive 2012–0118, dated July 4, 2012 4, 2012, is ‘‘superseded by Airbus
Requests To Reference Revised Service
(referred to after this as the Mandatory Service Bulletins A320–53–1195 and
Bulletins
Continuing Airworthiness Information, A320–53–1196.’’ UAL explained that
or ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe Airbus and United Airlines (UAL) operators that comply with Airbus
condition on the specified products. requested that we reference Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 ALS Part 2—
The MCAI states: Service Bulletin A320–53–1195, Damage Tolerant Airworthiness
Revision 05, dated November 22, 2013; Limitations Items (DT ALI), Revision 01,
Several cases of cracks have reportedly
and Airbus Service Bulletin A320–53– dated April 4, 2012, should already
been found on the MLG door hinge fitting
and on the MLG door actuator fitting on the 1196, Revision 04, dated November 22, have removed Task 533154–02–1 from
keel beam. 2013; as appropriate sources of service their maintenance/inspection programs.
This condition, if not detected and information. UAL also explained that operators might
corrected, could lead to in-flight detachment We agree with the commenters’ not have Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321
of a MLG door, possibly resulting in injury requests to reference Airbus Service ALS Part 2—Damage Tolerant
to persons on the ground and/or damage to Bulletin A320–53–1195, Revision 05, Airworthiness Limitations Items (DT
the aeroplane. dated November 22, 2013; and Airbus ALI), Revision 01, dated April 4, 2012,
To address this potential unsafe condition, Service Bulletin A320–53–1196, in their maintenance/inspection
EASA issued EASA AD 2007–0161 [http:// Revision 04, dated November 22, 2013;
ad.easa.europa.eu/blob/easa_ad_2007_0161_ programs and instead might have Airbus
as appropriate sources of service A318/A319/A320/A321 Airworthiness
superseded.pdf/AD_2007-0161_1] [which
corresponds to FAA AD 2009–20–05, information for accomplishing the Limitation Items, Document AI/SE–M4/
Amendment 39–16028 (74 FR 49795, required actions in this AD. No 95A.0252/96, Issue 10, dated October
September 29, 2009)], to require a one-time additional work is specified by these 2009; or Issue 11, dated September
inspection of the affected fittings and service bulletin revisions for airplanes 2010.
accomplishment of the applicable corrective modified by any previous issue. We We agree with the commenter’s
actions. added a new paragraph (l) to this AD request to refer to Airbus A318/A319/
Since that [EASA] AD was issued, some and redesignated subsequent paragraphs A320/A321 Airworthiness Limitation
cracks have been found on fittings that had accordingly. New paragraph (l) gives Items, Document AI/SE–M4/95A.0252/
successfully passed the one-time inspection credit for actions accomplished using
as required by EASA AD 2007–0161.
96, Issue 10, dated October 2009; or
Analyses of these cracks have lead Airbus to
certain service information before the Issue 11, dated September 2010; in
reconsider the repetitive inspections of the effective date of this AD. paragraph (k) of this AD. This revision
MLG door hinge and actuator fittings on the We have revised paragraph (i)(1) of will ensure that the actions specified by
keel beam, in accordance with the ALI task this AD to refer to Airbus Service Task 533154–02–1 are removed from an
533154–02–1 requirement as defined in Bulletin A320–53–1195, Revision 05, operator’s maintenance inspection
Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 dated November 22, 2013, and added program.
Airworthiness Limitation Items (ALI) paragraph (l)(1) to this AD to give credit
Document, by introducing more restrictive for actions accomplished previously Request To Remove Reporting
inspection thresholds and intervals. using Airbus Service Bulletin A320–53– Requirement
For the reasons stated above, this [EASA] UAL requested that we not require
1195, Revision 03, dated November 8,
AD, which supersedes EASA AD 2007–0161 reporting, as described in the service
and the ALI [Airworthiness Limitations Item] 2011; or Airbus Service Bulletin A320–
task 533154–02–1 requirements, expands the 53–1195, Revision 04, dated August 22, information, if no damage and/or cracks
[EASA] AD applicability to all A318/A319/ 2012. are found during the inspection of the
A320/A321 aeroplanes and requires We have revised paragraph (i)(2) of hinge fittings. UAL stated that reporting
repetitive inspections of the MLG door hinge this AD to refer to Airbus Service has insignificant value and is a burden
and actuator fittings on the keel beam at a Bulletin A320–53–1196, Revision 04, on the operator. UAL explained that,
new threshold and interval and, depending dated November 22, 2013; and added since the inspections must be
on findings, the accomplishment of paragraph (l)(2) to this AD to give credit repetitively accomplished, the rate of
applicable corrective actions. for actions accomplished using Airbus reporting no findings will be significant
The inspections are detailed, high Service Bulletin A320–53–1196, without adding valued information, and
frequency eddy current (HFEC), and Revision 02, dated November 8, 2011; or that any damage/cracks will be reported
ultrasonic inspections for cracking, Airbus Service Bulletin A320–53–1196, to Airbus when they are contacted for
damage, correct installation, and correct Revision 03, dated August 22, 2012. repair approval.
adjustment, as applicable. The We disagree with the commenter’s
Request To Refer to Additional Service request to remove the reporting action
corrective actions include correcting
Information for Task Removal required by this AD. A reporting
incorrect adjustments and installations,
and repair. This AD also requires UAL requested that we revise requirement is instrumental in ensuring
revising the maintenance or inspection paragraph (k) of the proposed AD (79 FR that we can gather as much information
program, as applicable, to remove ALI 13925, March 12, 2014) to reference as possible regarding the extent and
task 533154–02–1. You may examine Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 nature of the identified unsafe
Airworthiness Limitation Items, condition, especially in cases where that
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the MCAI in the AD docket on the
Internet at http://www.regulations.gov/ Document AI/S–M4/95A.0252/96, Issue data may not be available through other
#!documentDetail;D=FAA-2014-0139- 10, dated October 2009; or Issue 11, established means. Also, the commenter
0002. dated September 2010; in addition to did not provided any rationale
Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 ALS concerning how eliminating the
Comments Part 2—Damage Tolerant Airworthiness reporting requirement will ensure that
We gave the public the opportunity to Limitations Items (DT ALI), Revision 01, future service information from Airbus
participate in developing this AD. The dated April 4, 2012. UAL stated that will continue to maintain operational
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13925, March 12, 2014) for correcting and includes time for reviewing Monday through Friday, except Federal
the unsafe condition; and instructions, as well as completing and holidays. The AD docket contains this
• Do not add any additional burden reviewing the collection of information. AD, the regulatory evaluation, any
upon the public than was already Therefore, all reporting associated with comments received, and other
proposed in the NPRM (79 FR 13925, this AD is mandatory. Comments information. The street address for the
March 12, 2014). concerning the accuracy of this burden Docket Operations office (telephone
We also determined that these and suggestions for reducing the burden 800–647–5527) is in the ADDRESSES
changes will not increase the economic should be directed to the FAA at 800 section.
burden on any operator or increase the Independence Ave. SW., Washington,
scope of this AD. List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
DC 20591, ATTN: Information
Collection Clearance Officer, AES–200. Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
Related Service Information Under 1 safety, Incorporation by reference,
CFR Part 51 Authority for This Rulemaking Safety.
We reviewed Airbus Service Bulletin Title 49 of the United States Code Adoption of the Amendment
A320–53–1195, Revision 05, dated specifies the FAA’s authority to issue
November 22, 2013, which describes rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, Accordingly, under the authority
procedures for inspections of the MLG section 106, describes the authority of delegated to me by the Administrator,
door actuator fittings on the keel beam, the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII: the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as
and corrective actions if necessary. We Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more follows:
also reviewed Airbus Service Bulletin detail the scope of the Agency’s
A320–53–1196, Revision 04, dated PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
authority. DIRECTIVES
November 22, 2013, which describes We are issuing this rulemaking under
procedures for inspections of the MLG the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII, ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39
door hinge fitting on the keel beam, and Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: continues to read as follows:
corrective actions if necessary. This General requirements.’’ Under that
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
service information is reasonably section, Congress charges the FAA with
available; see ADDRESSES for ways to promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in § 39.13 [Amended]
access this service information. air commerce by prescribing regulations ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by
Costs of Compliance for practices, methods, and procedures removing Airworthiness Directive (AD)
the Administrator finds necessary for 2009–20–05, Amendment 39–16028 (74
We estimate that this AD affects 851 safety in air commerce. This regulation
airplanes of U.S. registry. FR 49795, September 29, 2009), and
is within the scope of that authority adding the following new AD:
The actions that are required by AD because it addresses an unsafe condition
2009–20–05, Amendment 39–16028 (74 that is likely to exist or develop on 2015–02–14 Airbus: Amendment 39–18081.
FR 49795, September 29, 2009), and Docket No. FAA–2014–0139; Directorate
products identified in this rulemaking Identifier 2012–NM–133–AD.
retained in this AD take about 28 work- action.
hours per product, at an average labor (a) Effective Date
rate of $85 per work-hour. Based on Regulatory Findings This AD becomes effective April 6, 2015.
these figures, the estimated cost of the We determined that this AD will not
actions that were required by AD 2009– (b) Affected ADs
have federalism implications under
20–05 is $2,380 per product. Executive Order 13132. This AD will This AD replaces AD 2009–20–05,
We also estimate that it will take Amendment 39–16028 (74 FR 49795,
not have a substantial direct effect on September 29, 2009).
about 26 work-hours per product to the States, on the relationship between
comply with the basic requirements of the national government and the States, (c) Applicability
this AD. The average labor rate is $85 or on the distribution of power and This AD applies to the Airbus airplanes
per work-hour. Based on these figures, responsibilities among the various specified in paragraphs (c)(1), (c)(2), (c)(3),
we estimate the cost of this AD on U.S. levels of government. and (c)(4) of this AD, certificated in any
operators to be $1,880,710, or $2,210 per For the reasons discussed above, I category, all manufacturer serial numbers
product. (MSNs).
certify that this AD: (1) Model A318–111, –112, –121, and –122
We have received no definitive data 1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory airplanes.
that would enable us to provide cost action’’ under Executive Order 12866; (2) Model A319–111, –112, –113, –114,
estimates for the on-condition actions 2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the –115, –131, –132, and –133 airplanes.
specified in this AD. DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures (3) Model A320–211, –212, –214, –231,
Paperwork Reduction Act (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); –232, and –233 airplanes.
3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in (4) Model A321–111, –112, –131, –211,
A federal agency may not conduct or Alaska; and –212, –213, –231, and –232 airplanes.
sponsor, and a person is not required to 4. Will not have a significant (d) Subject
respond to, nor shall a person be subject economic impact, positive or negative, Air Transport Association (ATA) of
to penalty for failure to comply with a on a substantial number of small entities America Code 53, Fuselage.
collection of information subject to the under the criteria of the Regulatory
requirements of the Paperwork Flexibility Act. (e) Reason
Reduction Act unless that collection of
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This AD was prompted by reports of cracks
information displays a current valid Examining the AD Docket on the main landing gear (MLG) door hinge
OMB control number. The control You may examine the AD docket on fitting and actuator fitting on the keel beam.
number for the collection of information the Internet at http:// We are issuing this AD to detect and correct
cracking on the MLG door hinge fitting and
required by this AD is 2120–0056. The www.regulations.gov/ actuator fitting on the keel beam, which
paperwork cost associated with this AD #!docketDetail;D=FAA-2014-0139; or in could lead to in-flight detachment of an MLG
has been detailed in the Costs of person at the Docket Management door, possibly resulting in injury to persons
Compliance section of this document Facility between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., on the ground and/or damage to the airplane.
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(l) Credit for Previous Actions be directed to the FAA at: 800 Independence DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
(1) This paragraph provides credit for Ave. SW., Washington, DC 20591, Attn:
actions required by paragraph (i)(1) of this Information Collection Clearance Officer, Federal Aviation Administration
AD, if those actions were performed before AES–200.
the effective date of this AD using Airbus 14 CFR Part 39
Service Bulletin A320–53–1195, Revision 03, (n) Related Information
dated November 8, 2011; or Airbus Service (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing [Docket No. FAA–2014–0189; Directorate
Bulletin A320–53–1195, Revision 04, dated Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA Identifier 2013–NM–181–AD; Amendment
August 22, 2012; which are not incorporated 39–18099; AD 2015–03–03]
Airworthiness Directive 2012–0118, dated
by reference in this AD. July 4, 2012, for related information. You RIN 2120–AA64
(2) This paragraph provides credit for
may examine the MCAI in the AD docket on
actions required by paragraph (i)(2) of this Airworthiness Directives; Airbus
AD, if those actions were performed before the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov/
the effective date of this AD using Airbus #!documentDetail;D=FAA-2014-0139-0002. Airplanes
Service Bulletin A320–53–1196, Revision 02, (2) Service information identified in this
AGENCY: Federal Aviation
dated November 8, 2011; or Airbus Service AD that is not incorporated by reference in
this AD is available at the addresses specified
Administration (FAA), Department of
Bulletin A320–53–1196, Revision 03, dated
August 22, 2012; which are not incorporated in paragraphs (o)(5) and (o)(6) of this AD.
Transportation (DOT).
by reference in this AD. ACTION: Final rule.
(o) Material Incorporated by Reference
(m) Other FAA AD Provisions SUMMARY: We are adopting a new
(1) The Director of the Federal Register
The following provisions also apply to this approved the incorporation by reference airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
AD: Airbus Model A300 series airplanes,
(IBR) of the service information listed in this
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance Model A300 B4–600, B4–600R, and F4–
(AMOCs): The Manager, International paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR
part 51. 600R series airplanes, and Model A300
Branch, ANM–116, Transport Airplane
Directorate, FAA, has the authority to (2) You must use this service information C4–605R Variant F airplanes
approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested as applicable to do the actions required by (collectively called Model A300–600
using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise. series airplanes). This AD was prompted
In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your (3) The following service information was by a report of chafing found on the
request to your principal inspector or local approved for IBR on April 6, 2015. overflow sensor harness of the surge
Flight Standards District Office, as (i) Airbus Service Bulletin A320–53–1195, tank, and subsequent contact between
appropriate. If sending information directly Revision 05, dated November 22, 2013. the electrical wiring and fuel tank
to the International Branch, send it to ATTN: structure. This AD requires a one-time
(ii) Airbus Service Bulletin A320–53–1196,
Sanjay Ralhan, Aerospace Engineer,
International Branch, ANM–116, Transport Revision 04, dated November 22, 2013. inspection for chafing of the overflow
Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind (4) The following service information was sensor harness, and repair if necessary.
Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356; approved for IBR on November 3, 2009 (74 This AD also requires modification of
telephone 425–227–1405; fax 425–227–1149. FR 49795, September 29, 2009). the sensor harness. We are issuing this
Information may be emailed to: 9-ANM-116- (i) Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin AD to prevent chafing of the harness
AMOC-REQUESTS@faa.gov. Before using A320–53–1195, Revision 02, including and subsequent contact between the
any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate Appendix 01, dated April 5, 2007. electrical wiring and fuel tank structure,
principal inspector, or lacking a principal (ii) Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin which could result in electrical arcing
inspector, the manager of the local flight A320–53–1196, Revision 01, including
standards district office/certificate holding
and a fuel tank explosion and
Appendix 01, dated November 29, 2006. consequent loss of the airplane.
district office. The AMOC approval letter
must specifically reference this AD. (5) For service information identified in DATES: This AD becomes effective April
(2) Contacting the Manufacturer: As of the this AD, contact Airbus, Airworthiness 6, 2015.
effective date of this AD, for any requirement Office—EIAS, 1 Rond Point Maurice The Director of the Federal Register
in this AD to obtain corrective actions from Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; approved the incorporation by reference
a manufacturer, the action must be telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61
of certain publications listed in this AD
accomplished using a method approved by 93 44 51; email account.airworth-eas@
as of April 6, 2015.
the Manager, International Branch, ANM– airbus.com; Internet http://www.airbus.com.
116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or (6) You may view this service information ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD
EASA; or Airbus’s EASA DOA. If approved at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, docket on the Internet at http://
by the DOA, the approval must include the 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For www.regulations.gov/
DOA-authorized signature. #!docketDetail;D=FAA-2014-0189 or in
information on the availability of this
(3) Reporting Requirements: A federal person at the Docket Management
material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221.
agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a Facility, U.S. Department of
person is not required to respond to, nor (7) You may view this service information
that is incorporated by reference at the Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
shall a person be subject to a penalty for
failure to comply with a collection of National Archives and Records 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
information subject to the requirements of Administration (NARA). For information on W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
the Paperwork Reduction Act unless that the availability of this material at NARA, call Washington, DC.
collection of information displays a current 202–741–6030, or go to: http:// For service information identified in
valid OMB Control Number. The OMB www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr- this AD, contact Airbus, Airworthiness
Control Number for this information locations.html. Office—EAW, 1 Rond Point Maurice
collection is 2120–0056. Public reporting for Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France;
wreier-aviles on DSK5TPTVN1PROD with RULES
this collection of information is estimated to Issued in Renton, Washington, on February
telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5
be approximately 5 minutes per response, 4, 2015.
61 93 44 51; email account.airworth-
including the time for reviewing instructions, Dionne Palermo,
completing and reviewing the collection of eas@airbus.com; Internet http://
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane www.airbus.com. You may view this
information. All responses to this collection
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. referenced service information at the
of information are mandatory. Comments
concerning the accuracy of this burden and [FR Doc. 2015–02692 Filed 2–27–15; 8:45 am] FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate,
suggestions for reducing the burden should BILLING CODE 4910–13–P 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA.
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| Category | Regulatory Information | |
| Collection | Federal Register | |
| sudoc Class | AE 2.7: GS 4.107: AE 2.106: | |
| Publisher | Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration | |
| Section | Rules and Regulations | |
| Action | Final rule. | |
| Dates | This AD becomes effective April 6, 2015. | |
| Contact | Sanjay Ralhan, Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; telephone 425-227-1405; fax 425-227-1149. | |
| FR Citation | 80 FR 11096 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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