80 FR 15152 - Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 55 (March 23, 2015)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 55 (March 23, 2015)
| Page Range | 15152-15157 | |
| FR Document | 2015-05731 |
[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 55 (Monday, March 23, 2015)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 15152-15157] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2015-05731] [[Page 15152]] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2015-0489; Directorate Identifier 2015-NM-013-AD; Amendment 39-18112; AD 2015-05-02] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of Transportation (DOT). ACTION: Final rule; request for comments. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: We are superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2014-23-15 for all Airbus Model A318, A319, A320, and A321 series airplanes. AD 2014- 23-15 required revising the maintenance or inspection program to incorporate new, more restrictive airworthiness limitations. This new AD retains the requirement to revise the maintenance or inspection program and removes a conflicting requirement. This AD was prompted by a determination that certain limitations required by AD 2014-23-15 conflict with limitations required by another AD. We are issuing this AD to prevent fatigue cracking, accidental damage, or corrosion in principal structural elements, and possible failure of certain life limited parts, which could result in reduced structural integrity of the airplane. DATES: This AD becomes effective March 23, 2015. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of certain publications listed in this AD as of March 2, 2015 (80 FR 3871, January 26, 2015). The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of certain other publications listed in this AD as of August 22, 2011 (76 FR 42024, July 18, 2011). The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of certain other publications listed in this AD as of November 7, 2007 (72 FR 56262, October 3, 2007). We must receive comments on this AD by May 7, 2015. ADDRESSES: You may send comments by any of the following methods:Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments. Fax: 202-493-2251. Mail: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590. Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. 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 [email protected]; Internet http://www.airbus.com. You may view this referenced service information at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 425-227-1221. Examining the AD Docket You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2015- 0489; or in person at the Docket Operations office 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. Comments will be available in the AD docket shortly after receipt. 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 On December 23, 2014, we issued AD 2014-23-15, Amendment 39-18031 (80 FR 3871, January 26, 2015), to supersede AD 2011-14-06, Amendment 39-16741 (76 FR 42024, July 18, 2011). AD 2014-23-15 applied to all Airbus Model A318, A319, A320, and A321 series airplanes. AD 2014-23-15 was prompted by the determination that more restrictive airworthiness limitations were necessary. AD 2014-23-15 required revising the maintenance program to incorporate new, more restrictive airworthiness limitations. We issued AD 2014-23-15 to prevent fatigue cracking, accidental damage, or corrosion in principal structural elements, and possible failure of certain life limited parts, which could result in reduced structural integrity of the airplane. AD 2014-23-15, Amendment 39-18031 (80 FR 3871, January 26, 2015), corresponds to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information (MCAI) European Aviation Safety Agency Airworthiness Directives 2012-0008, dated January 16, 2012; and 2013-0147, dated July 16, 2013. You may examine the MCAI on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2015-0489. Since we issued AD 2014-23-15, Amendment 39-18031 (80 FR 3871, January 26, 2015), we have determined that certain limitations required by AD 2014-23-15 conflict with limitations required by AD 2014-26-10, Amendment 39-18061 (80 FR 2813, January 21, 2015). Paragraph (n) of AD 2014-23-15 requires revising the maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, to incorporate the airworthiness limitations specified in paragraphs (n)(1), (n)(2), and (n)(3) of AD 2014-23-15. Paragraph (n)(3) of AD 2014-23-15 references Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 ALS Part 4--Ageing Systems Maintenance, dated January 8, 2008. However, paragraph (g) of AD 2014-26-10 requires revising the maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, to incorporate Airbus A318/A319/ A320/A321 Airworthiness Limitations Section, ALS Part 4, Aging Systems Maintenance, Revision 01, dated June 15, 2012. Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 Airworthiness Limitations Section, ALS Part 4, Aging Systems Maintenance, Revision 01, dated June 15, 2012, contains the most recent airworthiness limitations for ALS Part 4. Therefore, Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 ALS Part 4--Ageing Systems Maintenance, dated January 8, 2008, should not be incorporated as required by AD 2014-23-15, Amendment 39-18031 (80 FR 3871, January 26, 2015). We have removed paragraph (n)(3) of AD 2014-23-15 from this AD. We have also revised the introductory text of paragraph (n) of this AD to refer only to paragraphs (n)(1) and (n)(2) of this AD. FAA's Determination and Requirements of This AD This product has been approved by the aviation authority of another country, and is approved for operation in the United States. Pursuant to our bilateral agreement with the State of Design Authority, we have been notified of the unsafe condition described in the MCAI and service information referenced above. We are issuing this [[Page 15153]] AD because we evaluated all pertinent information and determined the unsafe condition exists and is likely to exist or develop on other products of these same type designs. FAA's Determination of the Effective Date An unsafe condition exists that requires the immediate adoption of this AD. The FAA has found that the risk to the flying public justifies waiving notice and comment prior to adoption of this rule because operators must comply with the most recent airworthiness limitations, which are specified in Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 ALS Part 4--Ageing Systems Maintenance, Revision 01, dated June 15, 2012, as required by AD 2014-26-10, Amendment 39-18061 (80 FR 2813, January 21, 2015). Since AD 2014-23-15, Amendment 39-18031 (80 FR 3871, January 26, 2015), requires an earlier version of the airworthiness limitations, i.e., Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 ALS Part 4--Ageing Systems Maintenance, dated January 8, 2008, we must remove that requirement in order to avoid a conflict with certain requirements of AD 2014-26-10. Therefore, we determined that notice and opportunity for public comment before issuing this AD are impracticable and that good cause exists for making this amendment effective in fewer than 30 days. Comments Invited This AD is a final rule that involves requirements affecting flight safety, and we did not precede it by notice and opportunity for public comment. We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or arguments about this AD. Send your comments to an address listed under the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2015-0489; Directorate Identifier 2015-NM-013-AD'' at the beginning of your comments. We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory, economic, environmental, and energy aspects of this AD. We will consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend this AD because of those comments. We will post all comments we receive, without change, to http://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information you provide. We will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal contact we receive about this AD. Costs of Compliance We estimate that this AD affects 851 airplanes of U.S. registry. The actions required by AD 2014-23-15, Amendment 39-18031 (80 FR 3871, January 26, 2015), and retained in this AD take about 2 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 2014-23-15 is $170 per product. Authority for This Rulemaking Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the authority of the FAA Administrator. ``Subtitle VII: Aviation Programs,'' describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's authority. We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in ``Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: General requirements.'' Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this rulemaking action. Regulatory Findings We determined that this AD will not have federalism implications under Executive Order 13132. This AD will not have a substantial direct effect on the States, on the relationship between the national government and the States, or on the distribution of power and responsibilities among the various levels of government. For the reasons discussed above, I certify that this AD: 1. Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive Order 12866; 2. Is not a ``significant rule'' under the DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); 3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska; and 4. Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by reference, Safety. Adoption of the Amendment Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator, the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows: PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES 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) 2014-23-15, Amendment 39-18031 (80 FR 3871, January 26, 2015), and adding the following new AD: 2015-05-02 Airbus: Amendment 39-18112. Docket No. FAA-2015-0489; Directorate Identifier 2015-NM-013-AD. (a) Effective Date This AD becomes effective March 23, 2015. (b) Affected ADs This AD replaces AD 2014-23-15, Amendment 39-18031 (80 FR 3871, January 26, 2015). (c) Applicability This AD applies to all Airbus Model A318-111, -112, -121, and - 122 airplanes; Model A319-111, -112, -113, -114, -115, -131, -132, and -133 airplanes; Model A320-111, -211, -212, -214, -231, -232, and -233 airplanes; and Model A321-111, -112, -131, -211, -212, - 213, -231, and -232 airplanes; certificated in any category. (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 05, Periodic Inspections. (e) Reason This AD was prompted by a determination that certain limitations required by AD 2014-23-15, Amendment 39-18031 (80 FR 3871, January 26, 2015), conflict with limitations required by AD 2014-26-10, Amendment 39-18061 (80 FR 2813, January 21, 2015). We are issuing this AD to prevent fatigue cracking, accidental damage, or corrosion in principal structural elements, and possible failure of certain life limited parts, which could result in reduced structural integrity of the airplane. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Retained Revision of Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS) to Incorporate Safe Life Airworthiness Limitation Items (ALIs), With No Changes This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (g) of AD 2014-23-15, Amendment 39-18031 (80 FR 3871, January 26, 2015), with no changes. For Model A318-111 and -112 airplanes; Model A319-111, - 112, -113, -114, -115, -131, -132, and -133 airplanes; Model A320- 111, -211, -212, -214, -231, -232, and -233 airplanes; and Model A321-111, -112, -131, -211, -212, -213, -231, and -232 airplanes: Within 3 months after November 7, 2007 (the effective date of AD 2007-20-05, Amendment 39-15215 (72 FR 56262, October 3, 2007)), revise [[Page 15154]] the ALS of the Instructions for Continued Airworthiness to incorporate Sub-part 1-2, Life Limits, and Sub-part 1-3, Demonstrated Fatigue Lives, of Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 ALS Part 1--Safe Life Airworthiness Limitation Items, Revision 00, dated February 28, 2006. Accomplish the actions in Sub-part 1-2, Life Limits, and Sub-part 1-3, Demonstrated Fatigue Lives, of Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 ALS Part 1--Safe Life Airworthiness Limitation Items, Revision 00, dated February 28, 2006, at the times specified in Sub-part 1-2, Life Limits, and Sub-part 1-3, Demonstrated Fatigue Lives, of Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 ALS Part 1--Safe Life Airworthiness Limitation Items, dated February 28, 2006, except as provided by paragraph (i) of this AD. Accomplishing the actions required by paragraph (j) of this AD terminates the requirements of this paragraph. (h) Retained Revision of ALS for Certain Airplanes To Incorporate Damage Tolerant ALIs, With No Changes This paragraph restates certain provisions of paragraph (h) of AD 2014-23-15, Amendment 39-18031 (80 FR 3871, January 26, 2015), with no changes. For Model A318-111 and -112 airplanes; Model A319- 111, -112, -113, -114, -115, -131, -132, and -133 airplanes; Model A320-111, -211, -212, -214, -231, -232, and -233 airplanes; and Model A321-111, -112, -131, -211, -212, -213, -231, and -232 airplanes; except Model A319 airplanes on which Airbus Modifications 28238, 28162, and 28342 have been incorporated in production: Within 14 days after November 7, 2007 (the effective date of AD 2007-20-05, Amendment 39-15215 (72 FR 56262, October 3, 2007)), revise the ALS of the Instructions for Continued Airworthiness to incorporate Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 Airworthiness Limitation Items, Document AI/SE-M4/95A.0252/96, Issue 7, dated December 2005 (approved by the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) on February 7, 2006); Issue 08, dated March 2006 (approved by the EASA on January 4, 2007); or Issue 09, dated November 2006 (approved by the EASA on May 21, 2007). Accomplish the actions in Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 Airworthiness Limitation Items, Document AI/SE-M4/95A.0252/96, Issue 7, dated December 2005; Issue 08, dated March 2006; or Issue 09, dated November 2006; at the times specified in Airbus A318/A319/ A320/A321 Airworthiness Limitation Items, Document AI/SE-M4/ 95A.0252/96, Issue 7, dated December 2005; Issue 08, dated March 2006; or Issue 09, dated November 2006; as applicable; except as provided by paragraph (i) of this AD. Accomplishing the actions required by paragraph (j) or (n) of this AD, as applicable, terminates the requirements of this paragraph. (i) Retained Grace Period for New or More Restrictive Actions, With No Changes This paragraph restates certain provisions of paragraph (i) of AD 2014-23-15, Amendment 39-18031 (80 FR 3871, January 26, 2015), with no changes. For Model A318-111 and -112 airplanes; Model A319- 111, -112, -113, -114, -115, -131, -132, and -133 airplanes; Model A320-111, -211, -212, -214, -231, -232, and -233 airplanes; and Model A321-111, -112, -131, -211, -212, -213, -231, and -232 airplanes: For any new or more restrictive life-limit introduced with Sub-part 1-2, Life Limits, and Sub-part 1-3, Demonstrated Fatigue Lives, of Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 ALS Part 1--Safe Life Airworthiness Limitation Items, Revision 00, dated February 28, 2006, replace the part at the time specified in Sub-part 1-2, Life Limits, and Sub-part 1-3, Demonstrated Fatigue Lives, of Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 ALS Part 1--Safe Life Airworthiness Limitation Items, Revision 00, dated February 28, 2006, or within 6 months after November 7, 2007 (the effective date of AD 2007-20-05, Amendment 39-15215 (72 FR 56262, October 3, 2007)), whichever is later. Accomplishing the actions required by paragraph (n) of this AD terminates the requirements of this paragraph. (j) Retained Revision of ALS To Incorporate Damage-Tolerant ALIs, With No Changes This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (j) of AD 2014-23-15, Amendment 39-18031 (80 FR 3871, January 26, 2015), with no changes. Within 9 months after August 22, 2011 (the effective date of AD 2011-14-06, Amendment 39-16741 (76 FR 42024, July 18, 2011)): Revise the maintenance program by incorporating all maintenance requirements and associated airworthiness limitations specified in the 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. Comply with all applicable maintenance requirements and associated airworthiness limitations included in 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; except as provided by paragraph (k) of this AD. Accomplishing the actions required by this paragraph terminates the requirements of paragraph (h) of this AD. Accomplishing the actions required by paragraph (n) of this AD terminates the requirements of this paragraph. (k) Retained Special Compliance Times for Certain Tasks, With No Changes This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (k) of AD 2014-23-15, Amendment 39-18031 (80 FR 3871, January 26, 2015), with no changes. For new and more restrictive tasks introduced with 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; as specified in table 1 to paragraph (k) of this AD: The initial compliance time for doing the tasks is specified in table 1 to paragraph (k) of this AD. Accomplishing the actions required by paragraph (n) of this AD terminates the requirements of this paragraph. Table 1 to Paragraph (k) of this AD--Compliance Times for Tasks ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Task Applicability (as Compliance time, whichever occurs later specified in the applicability column of the task) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 545102-01-6...................... Group 19-1A CFM, Group 19- The threshold as defined Within 2,000 flight 1B CFM, and Model A320- in Airbus A318/A319/ cycles or 5,500 flight 200 airplanes with CFM A320/A321 Airworthiness hours, after August 22, Industrial (CFM)/ Limitation Items, 2011 (the effective International Aero Document AI/SE-M4/ date of AD 2011-14-06, Engine (IAE) engines. 95A.0252/96, Issue 10, Amendment 39-16741 (76 dated October 2009; or FR 42024, July 18, Issue 11, dated 2011)), whichever September 2010. occurs first. 545102-01-7...................... Model A320-100 series The threshold as defined Within 2,000 flight airplanes. in Airbus A318/A319/ cycles or 2,000 flight A320/A321 Airworthiness hours, after August 22, Limitation Items, 2011 (the effective Document AI/SE-M4/ date of AD 2011-14-06, 95A.0252/96, Issue 10, Amendment 39-16741 (76 dated October 2009; or FR 42024, July 18, Issue 11, dated 2011)), whichever September 2010. occurs first. [[Page 15155]] 572050-01-1 or alternative task Group 19-1A and Group 19- At the time of the next Within 6 months after 572050-02-1. 1B airplanes. due accomplishment of August 22, 2011 (the any one of the tasks effective date of AD 572004, 572020, or 2011-14-06, Amendment 572053 as currently 39-16741 (76 FR 42024, described in the Airbus July 18, 2011)). A318/A319/A320/A321 Airworthiness Limitation Items, Document AI/SE-M4/ 95A.0252/96, Issue 7, dated December 2005; Issue 08, dated March 2006; or Issue 09, dated November 2006. 572050-01-4 or alternative task Model A320-200 series At the time of the next Within 6 months after 572050-02-4. airplanes. due accomplishment of August 22, 2011 (the any one of the tasks effective date of AD 572004, 572020, or 2011-14-06, Amendment 572053 as currently 39-16741 (76 FR 42024, described in the Airbus July 18, 2011)). A318/A319/A320/A321 Airworthiness Limitation Items, Document AI/SE-M4/ 95A.0252/96, Issue 7, dated December 2005; Issue 08, dated March 2006; or Issue 09, dated November 2006. 572050-01-5 or alternative task Group 21-1A airplanes.... At the time of the next Within 6 months after 572050-02-5. due accomplishment of August 22, 2011 (the any one of the tasks effective date of AD 572004, 572020, or 2011-14-06, Amendment 572053 as currently 39-16741 (76 FR 42024, described in the Airbus July 18, 2011)). A318/A319/A320/A321 Airworthiness Limitation Items, Document AI/SE-M4/ 95A.0252/96, Issue 7, dated December 2005; Issue 08, dated March 2006; or Issue 09, dated November 2006. 572050-01-7 or alternative task Model A320-100 series At the time of the next Within 6 months after 572050-02-7. airplanes. due accomplishment of August 22, 2011 (the any one of the tasks effective date of AD 572004, 572020, or 2011-14-06, Amendment 572053 as currently 39-16741 (76 FR 42024, described in the Airbus July 18, 2011)). A318/A319/A320/A321 Airworthiness Limitation Items, Document AI/SE-M4/ 95A.0252/96, Issue 7, dated December 2005; Issue 08, dated March 2006; or Issue 09, dated November 2006. 534132-01-1...................... Model A320 PRE 30748 The threshold/interval Within 100 days after airplanes. as defined in Airbus August 22, 2011 (the A318/A319/A320/A321 effective date of AD Airworthiness 2011-14-06, Amendment Limitation Items, 39-16741 (76 FR 42024, Document AI/SE-M4/ July 18, 2011)), 95A.0252/96, Issue 10, without exceeding the dated October 2009; or previous threshold/ Issue 11, dated interval as defined in September 2010. Airbus A318/A319/A320/ A321 Airworthiness Limitation Items, Document AI/SE-M4/ 95A.0252/96, Issue 7, dated December 2005; Issue 08, dated March 2006; or Issue 09, dated November 2006. 531118-01-1...................... Model A318 (except (A318- The threshold/interval Within 100 days after 121 and -122), Group 19- as defined in Airbus August 22, 2011 (the 1A, Group 19-1B, and A318/A319/A320/A321 effective date of AD Model A320 and A321 Airworthiness 2011-14-06, Amendment series airplanes. Limitation Items, 39-16741 (76 FR 42024, Document AI/SE-M4/ July 18, 2011)), 95A.0252/96, Issue 10, without exceeding the dated October 2009; or previous threshold/ Issue 11, dated interval as defined in September 2010. Airbus A318/A319/A320/ A321 Airworthiness Limitation Items, Document AI/SE-M4/ 95A.0252/96, Issue 7, dated December 2005; Issue 08, dated March 2006; or Issue 09, dated November 2006. 531118-01-1...................... Model A318-121 and -122 The threshold/interval Within 100 days after airplanes. as defined in Airbus August 22, 2011 (the A318/A319/A320/A321 effective date of AD Airworthiness 2011-14-06, Amendment Limitation Items, 39-16741 (76 FR 42024, Document AI/SE-M4/ July 18, 2011)). 95A.0252/96, Issue 10, dated October 2009; or Issue 11, dated September 2010. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [[Page 15156]] Note 1 to table 1 to paragraph (k) of this AD: ALI Task 572050 refers to the outer wing dry bay and is comprised of extracts from three ALI Tasks 572004, 572020, and 572053. The threshold of ALI Task 572050 for the whole dry bay area is that of the lowest threshold of the source ALI tasks, i.e., that of ALI Task 572053. (l) Retained Limitation: No Alternative Life Limits, Inspections, or Inspection Intervals After Accomplishment of the Actions Specified in Paragraphs (g) and (h) of This AD, With No Changes This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (l) of AD 2014-23-15, Amendment 39-18031 (80 FR 3871, January 26, 2015), with no changes. After the actions specified in paragraphs (g) and (h) of this AD have been accomplished, no alternative life limits, inspections, or inspection intervals may be used, except as provided by paragraphs (i) and (m) of this AD, and except as required by paragraphs (j) and (n) of this AD. (m) Retained Limitation: No Alternative Life Limits, Inspections, or Inspection Intervals After Accomplishment of the Actions Specified in Paragraph (j) of This AD, With No Changes This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (m) of AD 2014-23-15, Amendment 39-18031 (80 FR 3871, January 26, 2015), with no changes. After the actions specified in paragraph (j) of this AD have been accomplished, no alternative life limits, inspections, or inspection intervals may be used, except as required by paragraph (n) of this AD. (n) Retained Maintenance or Inspection Program Revision, With Changes This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (n) of AD 2014-23-15, Amendment 39-18031 (80 FR 3871, January 26, 2015), except that paragraph (n)(3) of AD 2014-23-15 is not retained. Within 30 days after March 2, 2015 (the effective date of AD 2014- 23-15), revise the maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, to incorporate the ALIs specified in paragraphs (n)(1) and (n)(2) of this AD. The initial compliance time for the accomplishing the actions is at the applicable time specified in the ALIs specified in paragraphs (n)(1) and (n)(2) of this AD; or within 4 months after March 2, 2015 (the effective date of AD 2014-23-15); whichever occurs later. Accomplishing these actions terminates the requirements of paragraphs (g), (h), (i), (j), and (k) of this AD. (1) Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 ALS Part 1--Safe Life Airworthiness Limitation Items, Revision 02, dated May 13, 2011. (2) Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 ALS Part 2--Damage-Tolerant Airworthiness Limitation Items (DT ALI), Revision 02, dated May 28, 2013. (o) Retained Limitation: No Alternative Actions, Intervals, and/or Critical Design Configuration Control Limitations (CDCCLs), With No Changes This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (o) of AD 2014-23-15, Amendment 39-18031 (80 FR 3871, January 26, 2015), with no changes. After accomplishing the revision required by paragraph (n) of this AD, no alternative actions (e.g., inspections), intervals, and/or CDCCLs may be used unless the actions, intervals, and/or CDCCLs are approved as an alternative method of compliance (AMOC) in accordance with the procedures specified in paragraph (p)(1) of this AD. (p) 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: [email protected]. (i) 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. (ii) AMOCs approved previously for AD 2011-14-06, Amendment 39- 16741 (76 FR 42024, July 18, 2011), are approved as AMOCs for the corresponding actions of this AD. (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: As of March 2, 2015 (the effective date of AD 2014-23-15, Amendment 39-18031 (80 FR 3871, January 26, 2015)), for any requirement in this AD to obtain corrective actions from a manufacturer, the action must be accomplished using a method approved by the Manager, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA); or Airbus's EASA Design Organization Approval (DOA). If approved by the DOA, the approval must include the DOA-authorized signature. (q) Related Information Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA Airworthiness Directives 2012-0008, dated January 16, 2012; and 2013-0147, dated July 16, 2013; for related information. This MCAI may be found in the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA- 2015-0489. (r) 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 March 2, 2015 (80 FR 3871, January 26, 2015). (i) Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 ALS Part 1--Safe Life Airworthiness Limitation Items, Revision 02, dated May 13, 2011. The revision level of this document is identified on only the title page and in the Record of Revisions. The revision date is not identified on the title page of this document. (ii) Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 ALS Part 2--Damage-Tolerant Airworthiness Limitation Items (DT ALI), Revision 02, dated May 28, 2013. The revision date of this document is not identified on the title page of this document. (4) The following service information was approved for IBR on August 22, 2011 (76 FR 42024, July 18, 2011). (i) Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 Airworthiness Limitation Items, Document AI/SE-M4/95A.0252/96, Issue 10, dated October 2009. The revision level of this document is identified on only the title page and in the Record of Revisions. (ii) Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 Airworthiness Limitation Items, Document AI/SE-M4/95A.0252/96, Issue 11, dated September 2010. The revision level of this document is identified on only the title page and in the Record of Revisions. (5) The following service information was approved for IBR on November 7, 2007 (72 FR 56262, October 3, 2007). (i) Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 ALS Part 1--Safe Life Airworthiness Limitation Items, Revision 00, dated February 28, 2006. (ii) Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 Airworthiness Limitation Items, Document AI/SE-M4/95A.0252/96, Issue 7, dated December 2005. Note 2 to paragraph (r)(5)(ii) of this AD: This document contains the following errors: The Summary of Changes is comprised of 11 pages, which are all identified as Page 2--LEP of Section LEP instead of Page 1--SOC [through] Page 11--SOC of Section SOC; the List of Effective Pages only refers to Page 1--SOC for the Summary of Changes. The List of Effective Pages is comprised of two pages, and both of those pages are identified as Page 2--LEP. The first page of Section 2 is identified as Page 6 of Section 1 and is not referred to in the List of Effective Pages. (iii) Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 Airworthiness Limitation Items, Document AI/SE-M4/95A.0252/96, Issue 08, dated March 2006. Note 3 to paragraph (r)(5)(iii) of this AD: This document contains the following errors: Pages 3--ROR and 2--SOC are not referred to in the List of Effective Pages. The List of Effective Pages is identified as Pages 1--SOC and 2--SOC, instead of 1--LEP and 2--LEP. The first page of Section 2 is identified as Page 6 of Section 1 and is not referred to in the List of Effective Pages. (iv) Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 Airworthiness Limitation Items, Document AI/SE-M4/95A.0252/96, Issue 09, dated November 2006. (6) For service information identified in this AD, contact Airbus, Airworthiness [[Page 15157]] 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 [email protected]; Internet http://www.airbus.com. (7) 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. (8) 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 25, 2015. Jeffrey E. Duven, Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2015-05731 Filed 3-20-15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey of certain life limited parts, which could
Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590. result in reduced structural integrity of
Federal Aviation Administration • Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of the airplane.
Transportation, Docket Operations, AD 2014–23–15, Amendment 39–
14 CFR Part 39 M–30, West Building Ground Floor, 18031 (80 FR 3871, January 26, 2015),
Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey corresponds to Mandatory Continuing
[Docket No. FAA–2015–0489; Directorate
Identifier 2015–NM–013–AD; Amendment Avenue SE., Washington, DC, between 9 Airworthiness Information (MCAI)
39–18112; AD 2015–05–02] a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through European Aviation Safety Agency
Friday, except Federal holidays. Airworthiness Directives 2012–0008,
RIN 2120–AA64 dated January 16, 2012; and 2013–0147,
For service information identified in
this AD, contact Airbus, Airworthiness dated July 16, 2013. You may examine
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus the MCAI on the Internet at http://
Airplanes Office—EIAS, 1 Rond Point Maurice
Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; www.regulations.gov by searching for
AGENCY: Federal Aviation telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 and locating Docket No. FAA–2015–
Administration (FAA), Department of 61 93 44 51; email account.airworth- 0489.
Transportation (DOT). eas@airbus.com; Internet http:// Since we issued AD 2014–23–15,
www.airbus.com. You may view this Amendment 39–18031 (80 FR 3871,
ACTION: Final rule; request for
referenced service information at the January 26, 2015), we have determined
comments.
FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, that certain limitations required by AD
SUMMARY: We are superseding 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. 2014–23–15 conflict with limitations
Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2014–23– For information on the availability of required by AD 2014–26–10,
15 for all Airbus Model A318, A319, this material at the FAA, call 425–227– Amendment 39–18061 (80 FR 2813,
A320, and A321 series airplanes. AD 1221. January 21, 2015). Paragraph (n) of AD
2014–23–15 required revising the 2014–23–15 requires revising the
maintenance or inspection program to Examining the AD Docket maintenance or inspection program, as
incorporate new, more restrictive You may examine the AD docket on applicable, to incorporate the
airworthiness limitations. This new AD the Internet at http:// airworthiness limitations specified in
retains the requirement to revise the www.regulations.gov by searching for paragraphs (n)(1), (n)(2), and (n)(3) of
maintenance or inspection program and and locating Docket No. FAA–2015– AD 2014–23–15. Paragraph (n)(3) of AD
removes a conflicting requirement. This 0489; or in person at the Docket 2014–23–15 references Airbus A318/
AD was prompted by a determination Operations office between 9 a.m. and 5 A319/A320/A321 ALS Part 4—Ageing
that certain limitations required by AD p.m., Monday through Friday, except Systems Maintenance, dated January 8,
2014–23–15 conflict with limitations Federal holidays. The AD docket 2008. However, paragraph (g) of AD
required by another AD. We are issuing contains this AD, the regulatory 2014–26–10 requires revising the
this AD to prevent fatigue cracking, evaluation, any comments received, and maintenance or inspection program, as
accidental damage, or corrosion in other information. The street address for applicable, to incorporate Airbus A318/
principal structural elements, and the Docket Operations office (telephone A319/A320/A321 Airworthiness
possible failure of certain life limited 800–647–5527) is in the ADDRESSES Limitations Section, ALS Part 4, Aging
parts, which could result in reduced section. Comments will be available in Systems Maintenance, Revision 01,
structural integrity of the airplane. the AD docket shortly after receipt. dated June 15, 2012.
Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321
DATES: This AD becomes effective FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Airworthiness Limitations Section, ALS
March 23, 2015. Sanjay Ralhan, Aerospace Engineer, Part 4, Aging Systems Maintenance,
The Director of the Federal Register International Branch, ANM–116, Revision 01, dated June 15, 2012,
approved the incorporation by reference Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, contains the most recent airworthiness
of certain publications listed in this AD 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA limitations for ALS Part 4. Therefore,
as of March 2, 2015 (80 FR 3871, 98057–3356; telephone 425–227–1405; Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 ALS
January 26, 2015). fax 425–227–1149. Part 4—Ageing Systems Maintenance,
The Director of the Federal Register SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: dated January 8, 2008, should not be
approved the incorporation by reference incorporated as required by AD 2014–
of certain other publications listed in Discussion
23–15, Amendment 39–18031 (80 FR
this AD as of August 22, 2011 (76 FR On December 23, 2014, we issued AD 3871, January 26, 2015). We have
42024, July 18, 2011). 2014–23–15, Amendment 39–18031 (80 removed paragraph (n)(3) of AD 2014–
The Director of the Federal Register FR 3871, January 26, 2015), to supersede 23–15 from this AD. We have also
approved the incorporation by reference AD 2011–14–06, Amendment 39–16741 revised the introductory text of
of certain other publications listed in (76 FR 42024, July 18, 2011). AD 2014– paragraph (n) of this AD to refer only to
this AD as of November 7, 2007 (72 FR 23–15 applied to all Airbus Model paragraphs (n)(1) and (n)(2) of this AD.
56262, October 3, 2007). A318, A319, A320, and A321 series
We must receive comments on this airplanes. AD 2014–23–15 was FAA’s Determination and Requirements
AD by May 7, 2015. prompted by the determination that of This AD
ADDRESSES: You may send comments by more restrictive airworthiness This product has been approved by
any of the following methods: limitations were necessary. AD 2014– the aviation authority of another
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• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to 23–15 required revising the country, and is approved for operation
http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the maintenance program to incorporate in the United States. Pursuant to our
instructions for submitting comments. new, more restrictive airworthiness bilateral agreement with the State of
• Fax: 202–493–2251. limitations. We issued AD 2014–23–15 Design Authority, we have been notified
• Mail: U.S. Department of to prevent fatigue cracking, accidental of the unsafe condition described in the
Transportation, Docket Operations, damage, or corrosion in principal MCAI and service information
M–30, West Building Ground Floor, structural elements, and possible failure referenced above. We are issuing this
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AD because we evaluated all pertinent January 26, 2015), and retained in this PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
information and determined the unsafe AD take about 2 work-hours per DIRECTIVES
condition exists and is likely to exist or product, at an average labor rate of $85
develop on other products of these same per work-hour. Based on these figures, ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39
type designs. the estimated cost of the actions that continues to read as follows:
FAA’s Determination of the Effective were required by AD 2014–23–15 is Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
Date $170 per product.
§ 39.13 [Amended]
An unsafe condition exists that Authority for This Rulemaking
■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by
requires the immediate adoption of this Title 49 of the United States Code removing airworthiness directive (AD)
AD. The FAA has found that the risk to specifies the FAA’s authority to issue 2014–23–15, Amendment 39–18031 (80
the flying public justifies waiving notice rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, FR 3871, January 26, 2015), and adding
and comment prior to adoption of this section 106, describes the authority of the following new AD:
rule because operators must comply the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII:
with the most recent airworthiness 2015–05–02 Airbus: Amendment 39–18112.
Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more Docket No. FAA–2015–0489; Directorate
limitations, which are specified in detail the scope of the Agency’s Identifier 2015–NM–013–AD.
Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 ALS authority.
Part 4—Ageing Systems Maintenance, We are issuing this rulemaking under (a) Effective Date
Revision 01, dated June 15, 2012, as the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII, This AD becomes effective March 23, 2015.
required by AD 2014–26–10, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: (b) Affected ADs
Amendment 39–18061 (80 FR 2813, General requirements.’’ Under that
January 21, 2015). Since AD 2014–23– This AD replaces AD 2014–23–15,
section, Congress charges the FAA with Amendment 39–18031 (80 FR 3871, January
15, Amendment 39–18031 (80 FR 3871, promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in 26, 2015).
January 26, 2015), requires an earlier air commerce by prescribing regulations
version of the airworthiness limitations, for practices, methods, and procedures (c) Applicability
i.e., Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 ALS the Administrator finds necessary for This AD applies to all Airbus Model A318–
Part 4—Ageing Systems Maintenance, safety in air commerce. This regulation 111, –112, –121, and –122 airplanes; Model
dated January 8, 2008, we must remove A319–111, –112, –113, –114, –115, –131,
is within the scope of that authority
that requirement in order to avoid a –132, and –133 airplanes; Model A320–111,
because it addresses an unsafe condition –211, –212, –214, –231, –232, and –233
conflict with certain requirements of AD that is likely to exist or develop on airplanes; and Model A321–111, –112, –131,
2014–26–10. Therefore, we determined products identified in this rulemaking –211, –212, –213, –231, and –232 airplanes;
that notice and opportunity for public action. certificated in any category.
comment before issuing this AD are
impracticable and that good cause exists Regulatory Findings (d) Subject
for making this amendment effective in We determined that this AD will not Air Transport Association (ATA) of
fewer than 30 days. America Code 05, Periodic Inspections.
have federalism implications under
Comments Invited Executive Order 13132. This AD will (e) Reason
not have a substantial direct effect on This AD was prompted by a determination
This AD is a final rule that involves the States, on the relationship between that certain limitations required by AD 2014–
requirements affecting flight safety, and the national government and the States, 23–15, Amendment 39–18031 (80 FR 3871,
we did not precede it by notice and or on the distribution of power and January 26, 2015), conflict with limitations
opportunity for public comment. We responsibilities among the various required by AD 2014–26–10, Amendment
invite you to send any written relevant levels of government. 39–18061 (80 FR 2813, January 21, 2015). We
data, views, or arguments about this AD. are issuing this AD to prevent fatigue
For the reasons discussed above, I cracking, accidental damage, or corrosion in
Send your comments to an address
certify that this AD: principal structural elements, and possible
listed under the ADDRESSES section.
1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory failure of certain life limited parts, which
Include ‘‘Docket No. FAA–2015–0489; could result in reduced structural integrity of
action’’ under Executive Order 12866;
Directorate Identifier 2015–NM–013– the airplane.
AD’’ at the beginning of your comments. 2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the
We specifically invite comments on the DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures (f) Compliance
overall regulatory, economic, (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); Comply with this AD within the
environmental, and energy aspects of 3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in compliance times specified, unless already
this AD. We will consider all comments Alaska; and done.
received by the closing date and may 4. Will not have a significant (g) Retained Revision of Airworthiness
amend this AD because of those economic impact, positive or negative, Limitations Section (ALS) to Incorporate
comments. on a substantial number of small entities Safe Life Airworthiness Limitation Items
We will post all comments we under the criteria of the Regulatory (ALIs), With No Changes
receive, without change, to http:// Flexibility Act. This paragraph restates the requirements of
www.regulations.gov, including any List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 paragraph (g) of AD 2014–23–15,
personal information you provide. We Amendment 39–18031 (80 FR 3871, January
will also post a report summarizing each Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation 26, 2015), with no changes. For Model A318–
safety, Incorporation by reference, 111 and –112 airplanes; Model A319–111,
substantive verbal contact we receive
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Safety. –112, –113, –114, –115, –131, –132, and –133
about this AD. airplanes; Model A320–111, –211, –212,
Costs of Compliance Adoption of the Amendment –214, –231, –232, and –233 airplanes; and
Model A321–111, –112, –131, –211, –212,
We estimate that this AD affects 851 Accordingly, under the authority –213, –231, and –232 airplanes: Within 3
airplanes of U.S. registry. delegated to me by the Administrator, months after November 7, 2007 (the effective
The actions required by AD 2014–23– the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as date of AD 2007–20–05, Amendment 39–
15, Amendment 39–18031 (80 FR 3871, follows: 15215 (72 FR 56262, October 3, 2007)), revise
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Note 1 to table 1 to paragraph (k) of this (80 FR 3871, January 26, 2015), with no (2) You must use this service information
AD: ALI Task 572050 refers to the outer wing changes. After accomplishing the revision as applicable to do the actions required by
dry bay and is comprised of extracts from required by paragraph (n) of this AD, no this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise.
three ALI Tasks 572004, 572020, and 572053. alternative actions (e.g., inspections), (3) The following service information was
The threshold of ALI Task 572050 for the intervals, and/or CDCCLs may be used unless approved for IBR on March 2, 2015 (80 FR
whole dry bay area is that of the lowest the actions, intervals, and/or CDCCLs are 3871, January 26, 2015).
threshold of the source ALI tasks, i.e., that of approved as an alternative method of (i) Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 ALS Part
ALI Task 572053. compliance (AMOC) in accordance with the 1—Safe Life Airworthiness Limitation Items,
procedures specified in paragraph (p)(1) of Revision 02, dated May 13, 2011. The
(l) Retained Limitation: No Alternative Life this AD. revision level of this document is identified
Limits, Inspections, or Inspection Intervals on only the title page and in the Record of
After Accomplishment of the Actions (p) Other FAA AD Provisions Revisions. The revision date is not identified
Specified in Paragraphs (g) and (h) of This The following provisions also apply to this on the title page of this document.
AD, With No Changes AD: (ii) Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 ALS
This paragraph restates the requirements of (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance Part 2—Damage-Tolerant Airworthiness
(AMOCs): The Manager, International Limitation Items (DT ALI), Revision 02, dated
paragraph (l) of AD 2014–23–15, Amendment
Branch, ANM–116, Transport Airplane May 28, 2013. The revision date of this
39–18031 (80 FR 3871, January 26, 2015),
Directorate, FAA, has the authority to document is not identified on the title page
with no changes. After the actions specified
approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested of this document.
in paragraphs (g) and (h) of this AD have
using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. (4) The following service information was
been accomplished, no alternative life limits, approved for IBR on August 22, 2011 (76 FR
inspections, or inspection intervals may be In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your
42024, July 18, 2011).
used, except as provided by paragraphs (i) request to your principal inspector or local
(i) Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321
and (m) of this AD, and except as required Flight Standards District Office, as
Airworthiness Limitation Items, Document
by paragraphs (j) and (n) of this AD. appropriate. If sending information directly
AI/SE–M4/95A.0252/96, Issue 10, dated
to the International Branch, send it to ATTN:
(m) Retained Limitation: No Alternative Life October 2009. The revision level of this
Sanjay Ralhan, Aerospace Engineer, document is identified on only the title page
Limits, Inspections, or Inspection Intervals International Branch, ANM–116, Transport
After Accomplishment of the Actions and in the Record of Revisions.
Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind (ii) Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321
Specified in Paragraph (j) of This AD, With Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356;
No Changes Airworthiness Limitation Items, Document
telephone 425–227–1405; fax 425–227–1149. AI/SE–M4/95A.0252/96, Issue 11, dated
This paragraph restates the requirements of Information may be emailed to: 9-ANM-116- September 2010. The revision level of this
paragraph (m) of AD 2014–23–15, AMOC-REQUESTS@faa.gov. document is identified on only the title page
Amendment 39–18031 (80 FR 3871, January (i) Before using any approved AMOC, and in the Record of Revisions.
26, 2015), with no changes. After the actions notify your appropriate principal inspector, (5) The following service information was
specified in paragraph (j) of this AD have or lacking a principal inspector, the manager approved for IBR on November 7, 2007 (72
been accomplished, no alternative life limits, of the local flight standards district office/ FR 56262, October 3, 2007).
inspections, or inspection intervals may be certificate holding district office. The AMOC (i) Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 ALS Part
used, except as required by paragraph (n) of approval letter must specifically reference 1—Safe Life Airworthiness Limitation Items,
this AD. this AD. Revision 00, dated February 28, 2006.
(ii) AMOCs approved previously for AD (ii) Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321
(n) Retained Maintenance or Inspection 2011–14–06, Amendment 39–16741 (76 FR
Program Revision, With Changes Airworthiness Limitation Items, Document
42024, July 18, 2011), are approved as AI/SE–M4/95A.0252/96, Issue 7, dated
This paragraph restates the requirements of AMOCs for the corresponding actions of this December 2005.
paragraph (n) of AD 2014–23–15, AD.
Note 2 to paragraph (r)(5)(ii) of this AD:
Amendment 39–18031 (80 FR 3871, January (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: As of This document contains the following errors:
26, 2015), except that paragraph (n)(3) of AD March 2, 2015 (the effective date of AD 2014– The Summary of Changes is comprised of 11
2014–23–15 is not retained. Within 30 days 23–15, Amendment 39–18031 (80 FR 3871, pages, which are all identified as Page 2—
after March 2, 2015 (the effective date of AD January 26, 2015)), for any requirement in LEP of Section LEP instead of Page 1—SOC
2014–23–15), revise the maintenance or this AD to obtain corrective actions from a [through] Page 11—SOC of Section SOC; the
inspection program, as applicable, to manufacturer, the action must be List of Effective Pages only refers to Page 1—
incorporate the ALIs specified in paragraphs accomplished using a method approved by SOC for the Summary of Changes. The List
(n)(1) and (n)(2) of this AD. The initial the Manager, International Branch, ANM– of Effective Pages is comprised of two pages,
compliance time for the accomplishing the 116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or and both of those pages are identified as Page
actions is at the applicable time specified in the European Aviation Safety Agency 2—LEP. The first page of Section 2 is
the ALIs specified in paragraphs (n)(1) and (EASA); or Airbus’s EASA Design identified as Page 6 of Section 1 and is not
(n)(2) of this AD; or within 4 months after Organization Approval (DOA). If approved by referred to in the List of Effective Pages.
March 2, 2015 (the effective date of AD 2014– the DOA, the approval must include the
23–15); whichever occurs later. (iii) Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321
DOA-authorized signature.
Accomplishing these actions terminates the Airworthiness Limitation Items, Document
requirements of paragraphs (g), (h), (i), (j), (q) Related Information AI/SE–M4/95A.0252/96, Issue 08, dated
and (k) of this AD. Refer to Mandatory Continuing March 2006.
(1) Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 ALS Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA Note 3 to paragraph (r)(5)(iii) of this AD:
Part 1—Safe Life Airworthiness Limitation Airworthiness Directives 2012–0008, dated This document contains the following errors:
Items, Revision 02, dated May 13, 2011. January 16, 2012; and 2013–0147, dated July Pages 3—ROR and 2—SOC are not referred
(2) Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 ALS 16, 2013; for related information. This MCAI to in the List of Effective Pages. The List of
Part 2—Damage-Tolerant Airworthiness may be found in the AD docket on the Effective Pages is identified as Pages 1—SOC
Limitation Items (DT ALI), Revision 02, dated Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by and 2—SOC, instead of 1—LEP and 2—LEP.
May 28, 2013. searching for and locating Docket No. FAA– The first page of Section 2 is identified as
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2015–0489. Page 6 of Section 1 and is not referred to in
(o) Retained Limitation: No Alternative the List of Effective Pages.
Actions, Intervals, and/or Critical Design (r) Material Incorporated by Reference (iv) Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321
Configuration Control Limitations (CDCCLs), (1) The Director of the Federal Register Airworthiness Limitation Items, Document
With No Changes approved the incorporation by reference AI/SE–M4/95A.0252/96, Issue 09, dated
This paragraph restates the requirements of (IBR) of the service information listed in this November 2006.
paragraph (o) of AD 2014–23–15, paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR (6) For service information identified in
Amendment 39–18031 part 51. this AD, contact Airbus, Airworthiness
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Office—EIAS, 1 Rond Point Maurice SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The I. Revisions to Rules of Practice for
Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; Federal Trade Commission is revising Nonadjudicative Investigations (Part 2)
telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61 certain rules in parts 2 and 3 of its rules
93 44 51; email account.airworth-eas@ In 2012, the Commission undertook
of practice that govern investigations an extensive revision of its rules
airbus.com; Internet http://www.airbus.com.
(7) You may view this service information
and adjudicative proceedings, and is governing the conduct of its
at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, revising other rules in part 4 of its rules investigations.3 The Commission is now
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For of practice. revising certain of those rules to
information on the availability of this The Commission is amending Rules promote fairness, flexibility, and
material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221. 2.7 and 2.10 to provide the Office of efficiency in FTC investigations, which
(8) You may view this service information Policy Planning (‘‘OPP’’) Director and includes studies conducted under
that is incorporated by reference at the Deputy Directors with the authority to section 6(b) of the FTC Act.
National Archives and Records
modify the terms of compliance with
Administration (NARA). For information on Rules 2.7(l) and 2.10(a)(5): Officials
the availability of this material at NARA, call compulsory process, alter the meet-and-
confer prerequisite, and extend the With Authority To Modify Compulsory
202–741–6030, or go to: http:// Process and Extend the Deadline for
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr- deadline for filing a petition to limit or
Petitions To Quash
locations.html. quash compulsory process. This change
reflects OPP’s role in frequently The Commission is revising Rules
Issued in Renton, Washington, on February
25, 2015. conducting and leading studies under 2.7(l) and 2.10(a)(5) to reflect the fact
section 6(b) of the FTC Act. The that the FTC’s Office of Policy Planning
Jeffrey E. Duven,
Commission is also revising Rule 2.10(c) frequently conducts and leads section
Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, 6(b) studies. The Commission is
Aircraft Certification Service. to impose a 40-day deadline for
disposing of petitions to limit or quash amending Rule 2.7(l) to include the
[FR Doc. 2015–05731 Filed 3–20–15; 8:45 am] Office of Policy Planning Director and
compulsory process.
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
In part 3 of its Rules, the Commission Deputy Directors among the identified
is amending Rule 3.26 to make clear that Commission officials authorized to
administrative litigation will be modify the terms of compliance with
FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION orders to file special reports under
suspended if respondents file a
qualifying motion for withdrawal or section 6(b) of the FTC Act and other
16 CFR Parts 2, 3, and 4 forms of compulsory process.
dismissal after a district court denies
preliminary injunctive relief in an Commission rules provide that the
Revisions to Rules of Practice
ancillary proceeding brought under officials designated in Rule 2.7(l) also
AGENCY: Federal Trade Commission. section 13(b) of the FTC Act. As have the power to modify the manner
ACTION: Final rules. and form of production of electronically
discussed below, the Commission will
stored information (in Rule 2.7(j)), and
continue to follow the 1995 Policy
SUMMARY: The Commission is revising alter the meet-and-confer prerequisite
Statement Regarding Administrative
certain of its rules of practice to promote for filing a petition to limit or quash
Merger Litigation Following the Denial
fairness, flexibility and efficiency in its compulsory process (in Rule 2.7(k)).
of a Preliminary Injunction 1 and
investigations, studies, and adjudicative Consistent with these amendments, the
consider the specific circumstances of
proceedings. These rule revisions Commission is also revising Rule
each case when deciding whether to
include a revision to the rule governing 2.10(a)(5) to state that the Office of
pursue administrative litigation. In
the status of cases in administrative Policy Planning Director and Deputy
addition, the Commission is revising the
adjudication following a district court’s Directors are authorized to extend the
Part 3 rules to correct typographical deadline for filing a petition to limit or
denial of preliminary injunctive relief in
errors, ensure consistency between quash. The revised rules will better
an ancillary proceeding. Other changes
sections, clarify paragraph headings, reflect Commission practice and provide
include revisions to the list of
and make other technical changes. further flexibility and efficiency for 6(b)
Commission officials who have
authority to modify the terms and In part 4 of its Rules, the Commission studies and other investigations.
timeframe for compliance with is revising the procedures and contact
information for accessing public records Rule 2.10(c): Disposition of Petitions To
compulsory process, and a change to the Limit or Quash Compulsory Process
deadline for the Commission to dispose in Rule 4.9, making a technical
of petitions to limit or quash correction to Rule 4.11, and updating The Commission revised Rule 2.10 in
compulsory process. In addition, the the names of exempt Privacy Act 2012 to eliminate the two-step
Commission is updating its procedures systems in Rule 4.13. procedure for rulings on petitions to
for accessing public records and list of Because these rule revisions relate limit or quash compulsory process by
exempt Privacy Act systems. solely to agency procedure and practice, requiring the full Commission to rule on
publication for notice and comment is the petition in the first instance. The
DATES: These rule revisions are effective
not required under the Administrative rule also imposed a 30-day deadline for
on March 23, 2015. disposition of the petition. The
Procedure Act. 5 U.S.C. 553(b).2 These
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Commission received no comments
rule revisions are effective on March 23,
Josephine Liu, Attorney, (202) 326– 2015. regarding this provision, and adopted it
2170, Office of the General Counsel, as proposed, noting that if the
Federal Trade Commission, 600 Commission did not meet the deadline,
mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with RULES
1 Administrative Litigation Following the Denial
Pennsylvania Avenue NW., Washington, of a Preliminary Injunction: Policy Statement, 60 FR the petition would not be automatically
DC 20580. For information about the 39741 (Aug. 3, 1995). granted or denied.4 To enable sufficient
revisions to 16 CFR part 4, contact G. 2 For this reason, the requirements of the
time for full Commission review of the
Richard Gold, Attorney, (202) 326–3355, Regulatory Flexibility Act are also inapplicable. 5
U.S.C. 601(2), 604(a). Likewise, the amendments do
merits of the petition, the Commission
Office of the General Counsel, Federal not modify any FTC collections of information
Trade Commission, 600 Pennsylvania within the meaning of the Paperwork Reduction 3 See Rules of Practice, 77 FR 59294 (2012).
Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20580. Act, 44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq. 4 77 FR 59300.
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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; request for comments. | |
| Dates | This AD becomes effective March 23, 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 15152 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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