80 FR 16255 - Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 59 (March 27, 2015)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 59 (March 27, 2015)
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| FR Document | 2015-06583 |
[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 59 (Friday, March 27, 2015)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 16255-16259] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2015-06583] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2014-0229; Directorate Identifier 2013-NM-186-AD; Amendment 39-18123; AD 2015-06-05] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of Transportation (DOT). ACTION: Final rule. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Airbus Model A300 and A310 series airplanes, and certain Model A300 B4- 600, B4-600R, and F4-600R series airplanes, and Model A300 C4-605R Variant F airplanes (collectively called Model A300-600 series airplanes). This AD was prompted by a review of certain repairs, which revealed that the structural integrity of the airplane could be negatively affected if those repairs are not re-worked. This AD requires an inspection to identify certain repairs, and corrective action if necessary. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct certain repairs on the floor cross beams flange. If those repairs are not reworked, the structural integrity of the airplane could be negatively affected. DATES: This AD becomes effective May 1, 2015. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of certain publications listed in this AD as of May 1, 2015. ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov/#!docketDetail;D=FAA-2014-0229; or in person at the Docket Management [[Page 16256]] 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 SAS, Airworthiness Office--EAW, 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. It is also available on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2014-0229. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dan Rodina, Aerospace Engineer, ANM- 116, International Branch, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98507-3356; telephone 425-227-2125; fax 425-227-1149. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Discussion We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR part 39 by adding an AD that would apply to all Airbus Model A300 and A310 series airplanes, and certain Model A300 B4-600, B4-600R, and F4- 600R series airplanes, and Model A300 C4-605R Variant F airplanes (collectively called Model A300-600 series airplanes). The NPRM published in the Federal Register on April 16, 2014 (79 FR 21413). The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical Agent for the Member States of the European Union, has issued EASA Airworthiness Directive 2013-0220, dated September 18, 2013 (referred to after this as the Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or ``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for all Airbus Model A300 and A310 series airplanes, and certain Model A300 B4-600, B4-600R, and F4-600R series airplanes, and Model A300 C4-605R Variant F airplanes (collectively called Model A300-600 series airplanes). The MCAI states: In the frame of the Extended Service Goal (ESG) activity, all existing Structural Repair Manual (SRM) repairs were reviewed. This analysis, which consisted in new static and fatigue calculations, revealed that some repairs were no longer applicable to some specific areas. These repairs, if not reworked, could affect the structural integrity of the aeroplane. To address the repairs on the floor cross beams flange, Airbus issued Alert Operator Transmission (AOT) A300-53A0392, AOT A300-53A6171 and AOT A310-53A2135. To address this unsafe condition, and further to the implementation of the Aging Aircraft Safety Rule (AASR), this [EASA] Airworthiness Directive requires a [general visual] inspection of the floor cross beams flange at frame (FR)11 and FR12A to identify SRM repairs and, depending on findings, accomplishment of corrective action [reworking the SRM repairs]. You may examine the MCAI in the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov/#!documentDetail;D=FAA-2014-0229-0002. Comments We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing this AD. The following presents the comments received on the NPRM (79 FR 21413, April 16, 2014) and the FAA's response to each comment. Request To Change the Compliance Time Expression From Months to Flight Cycles United Parcel Service (UPS) requested that the compliance time proposed in the NPRM (79 FR 21413, April 16, 2014) for doing the general visual inspection be changed from a compliance time based on months to a compliance time based on the accumulation of flight cycles since certain structural repair manual (SRM) repairs were incorporated on an airplane. UPS stated that all documentation related to the NPRM indicated that the reported damage is fatigue-related; therefore the inspection compliance time should reflect a typical fatigue-related issue, which is expressed in flight cycles. UPS explained that it did not provide a proposed compliance time because it did not have data and suggested that the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) could establish compliance times for the instructions for continued airworthiness based on the data used in the SRM repair evaluation to determine extended service goals. We do not agree to change the compliance time expression from months to accumulated flight cycles since certain SRM repairs were done. The OEM does not have documentation for all the SRM repairs accomplished on each airplane, thus it is unable to establish compliance times because of the incomplete data. The FAA and EASA have determined that a 30-month compliance time is sufficient to accomplish the inspection and all applicable corrective actions. No change has been made to this AD regarding this issue. However, under the provisions of paragraph (i) of this AD, we may approve requests for adjustments to the compliance time if data are submitted to substantiate that such an adjustment would provide an acceptable level of safety. Request To Omit References to the AD in Repair Approvals UPS requested that paragraphs (h) and (i)(2) of the NPRM (79 FR 21413, April 16, 2014) be revised to omit the statement ``[F]or a repair method to be approved, the repair approval must specifically refer to this AD.'' UPS stated that the FAA included this sentence in the NPRM because there is a ``potential'' for operators to do repairs that do not adequately address the unsafe condition. UPS commented that adding a reference to the applicable AD on repair documentation does not address the root cause of repair documentation availability. Previously approved repairs for an AD should have been vetted as part of the corrective action and AD development process. However, if a repair is not identified during that process, the operator is still responsible for adhering to the Airworthy Product provision in an AD. The Airworthy Product provision, in conjunction with FAA Advisory Circular 120-77, ``Maintenance and Alteration Data,'' dated October 7, 2002 (http://rgl.faa.gov/Regulatory_and_Guidance_Library/ rgAdvisoryCircular.nsf/0/199e798c7ee4347786256c4d004ae5dc/$FILE/ AC%20120-77.pdf), provides sufficient guidance and clarification for repairs accomplished during compliance with the requirements of an AD. We concur with the commenter's request to remove from this AD the requirement that repair approvals specifically refer to this AD. 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 21413, April 16, 2014), we proposed to prevent the use [[Page 16257]] 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 another NPRM (Directorate Identifier 2012-NM-101-AD (79 FR 21413, April 16, 2014)) about these proposed changes. UPS commented on that NPRM as follows: ``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.'' That 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 approval of 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, or the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), or Airbus's EASA Design Organization Approval (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 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. Additional Changes to This AD In this AD, we have corrected a formatting error in the subparagraphs of paragraph (g)(1) of the NPRM (79 FR 21413, April 16, 2014). The subparagraphs were incorrectly identified as (g)(1)(a), (g)(1)(b), and (g)(1)(c), and should have been identified as paragraphs (g)(1)(i), (g)(1)(ii), and (g)(1)(iii) of this AD. Conclusion We reviewed the relevant data, considered 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 minor changes:Are consistent with the intent that was proposed in the NPRM (79 FR 21413, April 16, 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 21413, April 16, 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 Airbus has issued the following service information, which describes procedures for doing general visual inspections of the floor cross beams flange at certain frames and contacting the manufacturer for corrective actions: Airbus All Operator Telex A300-53A0392, dated March 14, 2012 (for Model A300 series airplanes); Airbus All Operator Telex A300-53A617, dated March 14, 2012 (for Model A300 B4-601, B4-603, B4-620, and B4-622 airplanes; Model A300 B4-605R and B4-622R airplanes; Model A300 F4-605R and F4- 622R airplanes; and Model A300 C4-605R Variant F airplanes); and Airbus All Operator Telex A310-53A2135, dated March 14, 2012 (for Model A310 series airplanes). This service information is reasonably available; see ADDRESSES for ways to access this service information. Costs of Compliance We estimate that this AD affects 177 airplanes of U.S. registry. We also estimate that it would take about 1 work-hour per product to comply with the basic requirements of this AD. The average labor rate is $85 [[Page 16258]] per work-hour. Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of this AD on U.S. operators to be $15,045, or $85 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. 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-2014-0229; 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 adding the following new airworthiness directive (AD): 2015-06-05 Airbus: Amendment 39-18123. Docket No. FAA-2014-0229; Directorate Identifier 2013-NM-186-AD. (a) Effective Date This AD becomes effective May 1, 2015. (b) Affected ADs None. (c) Applicability This AD applies to the Airbus airplanes identified in paragraphs (c)(1), (c)(2), and (c)(3) of this AD, certificated in any category. (1) Model A300 B2-1A, B2-1C, B2K-3C, B2-203, B4-2C, B4-103, and B4-203 airplanes, all manufacturer serial numbers. (2) Model A300 B4-601, B4-603, B4-620, and B4-622 airplanes; Model A300 B4-605R and B4-622R airplanes; Model A300 F4-605R and F4- 622R airplanes; and Model A300 C4-605R Variant F airplanes; all manufacturer serial numbers, except those on which Airbus Modification 12699 has been embodied in production. (3) Model A310-203, -204, -221, -222, -304, -322, -324, and -325 airplanes, all manufacturer serial numbers. (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 53, Fuselage. (e) Reason This AD was prompted by a review of certain repairs, which revealed that the structural integrity of the airplane could be negatively affected if those repairs are not re-worked. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct certain repairs on the floor cross beams flange. If those repairs are not reworked, the structural integrity of the airplane could be negatively affected. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Inspection (1) Within 30 months after the effective date of this AD: Do a general visual inspection of the floor cross beams flange at FR11 and FR12A to determine which structural repair manual (SRM) repairs have been done, in accordance with the instructions of the service information specified in paragraph (g)(1)(i), (g)(1)(ii), or (g)(1)(iii) of this AD, as applicable. (i) For Model A300 series airplanes: Airbus All Operator Telex (AOT) A300-53A0392, dated March 14, 2012. (ii) For Model A300 B4-601, B4-603, B4-620, and B4-622 airplanes; Model A300 B4-605R and B4-622R airplanes; Model A300 F4- 605R and F4-622R airplanes; and Model A300 C4-605R Variant F airplanes: Airbus AOT A300-53A6171, dated March 14, 2012. (iii) For Model A310 series airplanes: Airbus AOT A310-53A2135, dated March 14, 2012. (2) A review of airplane maintenance records is acceptable in lieu of the general visual inspection required by paragraph (g)(1) of this AD if the SRM repairs can be positively identified from that review. (h) Repair If, during the inspection required by paragraph (g)(1) of this AD, it is determined that any SRM repair specified in paragraph 2 of the service information identified in paragraph (g)(1)(i), (g)(1)(ii), or (g)(1)(iii) of this AD, as applicable, has been done: Within 30 months after the effective date of this AD, rework the repair 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). (i) 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: Dan Rodina, Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98507- 3356; telephone 425-227-2125; fax 425-427-1149. Information may be emailed to: [email protected]. Before using any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager of the local flight standards district office/certificate holding district office. The AMOC approval letter must specifically reference this AD. (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any requirement in this AD to obtain corrective [[Page 16259]] 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 EASA; or Airbus's EASA DOA. If approved by the DOA, the approval must include the DOA- authorized signature. (j) Related Information Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information (MCAI) Airworthiness Directive 2013-0220, dated September 18, 2013, for related information. This MCAI may be found in the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov/#!documentDetail;D=FAA-2014- 0229-0002. (k) 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. (i) Airbus All Operator Telex A300-53A0392, dated March 14, 2012. The document number and date appear on only the first page of this document. (ii) Airbus All Operator Telex A300-53A6171, dated March 14, 2012. The document number and date appear on only the first page of this document. (iii) Airbus All Operator Telex A310-53A2135, dated March 14, 2012. The document number and date appear on only the first page of this document. (3) For service information identified in this AD, contact Airbus SAS, Airworthiness Office--EAW, 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. (4) 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. (5) 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 March 14, 2015. Jeffrey E. Duven, Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2015-06583 Filed 3-26-15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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When a statement identical to that in figure Branch, ANM–116, Transport Airplane 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For
1 to this paragraph has been included in the Directorate, FAA, has the authority to information on the availability of this
general revisions of the AFM, the general approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221.
revisions may be inserted into the AFM, and using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. (5) You may view this service information
the copy of this AD may be removed from the In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your that is incorporated by reference at the
AFM. Accomplishing the revision required request to your principal inspector or local National Archives and Records
by paragraph (h) of this AD terminates the Flight Standards District Office, as Administration (NARA). For information on
requirements of this paragraph, and after the appropriate. If sending information directly the availability of this material at NARA, call
revision required by paragraph (h) of this AD to the International Branch, send it to ATTN: 202–741–6030, or go to: http://
has been done, before further flight, remove Tom Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer, www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-
the revision required by this paragraph. International Branch, ANM–116, Transport locations.html.
Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind
FIGURE 1 TO PARAGRAPH (g) OF THIS Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356; Issued in Renton, Washington, on March
telephone 425–227–1137; fax 425–227–1149. 13, 2015.
AD—RETAINED AFM LANGUAGE Information may be emailed to: 9-ANM-116- Jeffrey E. Duven,
AMOC-REQUESTS@faa.gov.
If radio-altimeter #1 lock-up conditions Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate,
(i) Before using any approved AMOC,
occur in flight, revert to the correct radio- Aircraft Certification Service.
notify your appropriate principal inspector,
altimeter output, in accordance with the or lacking a principal inspector, the manager [FR Doc. 2015–06615 Filed 3–26–15; 8:45 am]
instructions of Falcon 7X AFM procedure of the local flight standards district office/ BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
3–140–65B and 3–140–70A. certificate holding district office. The AMOC
Dispatch of the airplane with any radio-al- approval letter must specifically reference
timeter inoperative is prohibited. this AD. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
(ii) AMOCs approved previously in
(h) New Requirement of This AD: Revision accordance with AD 2011–13–07, Federal Aviation Administration
of the AFM Amendment 39–16730 (76 FR 36283, June
For airplanes on which M0566 or Dassault 22, 2011), are approved as alternative 14 CFR Part 39
Service Bulletin Falcon 7X–100 has been methods of compliance with this AD.
accomplished: Within 30 days after the (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: As of the [Docket No. FAA–2014–0229; Directorate
effective date of this AD, do the actions effective date of this AD, for any requirement Identifier 2013–NM–186–AD; Amendment
specified in paragraphs (h)(1) and (h)(2) of in this AD to obtain corrective actions from 39–18123; AD 2015–06–05]
this AD. a manufacturer, the action must be
accomplished using a method approved by RIN 2120–AA64
(1) Revise the Limitations Section of the
Dassault Falcon 7X AFM to include the the Manager, International Branch, ANM–
statement in figure 2 to this paragraph. This 116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or Airworthiness Directives; Airbus
may be done by inserting a copy of this AD the European Aviation Safety Agency Airplanes
in the AFM. Doing this revision terminates (EASA); or Dassault Aviation’s EASA Design
Organization Approval (DOA). If approved by AGENCY: Federal Aviation
the requirements of paragraph (g) of this AD
and the revision required by paragraph (g) of the DOA, the approval must include the Administration (FAA), Department of
this AD must be removed. When a statement DOA-authorized signature. Transportation (DOT).
identical to that in figure 2 to this paragraph ACTION: Final rule.
(j) Related Information
has been included in the general revisions of
the AFM, the general revisions may be Refer to Mandatory Continuing SUMMARY: We are adopting a new
inserted into the AFM, and the copy of this Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA airworthiness directive (AD) for all
AD may be removed from the AFM. Airworthiness Directive 2009–0208R2, dated Airbus Model A300 and A310 series
May 22, 2012, for related information. You airplanes, and certain Model A300 B4–
FIGURE 2 TO PARAGRAPH (h)(1) OF may examine the MCAI in the AD docket on
the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov/
600, B4–600R, and F4–600R series
THIS AD—NEW AFM LANGUAGE #!documentDetail;D=FAA-2013-1032-0002. airplanes, and Model A300 C4–605R
Variant F airplanes (collectively called
If radio-altimeter miscompare indication oc- (k) Material Incorporated by Reference Model A300–600 series airplanes). This
curs in flight, revert to the correct radio- (1) The Director of the Federal Register AD was prompted by a review of certain
altimeter output, in accordance with the approved the incorporation by reference repairs, which revealed that the
instructions of Falcon 7X AFM procedure (IBR) of the service information listed in this structural integrity of the airplane could
3–140–70A. paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR
be negatively affected if those repairs
Dispatch of the airplane with any radio-al- part 51.
timeter inoperative is prohibited. (2) You must use this service information are not re-worked. This AD requires an
as applicable to do the actions required by inspection to identify certain repairs,
(2) Revise the Abnormal Procedures this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise. and corrective action if necessary. We
section to include Procedure 3–140–70A, (i) Procedure 3–140–70A, ‘‘Avionics— are issuing this AD to detect and correct
‘‘Avionics—Sensor miscompare (A/C with Sensor miscompare (A/C with M566),’’ Issue certain repairs on the floor cross beams
M566),’’ Issue 2, of Section 3—Abnormal 2, of Section 3—Abnormal Procedures, of the flange. If those repairs are not reworked,
Procedures, of the Dassault Falcon 7X Dassault Falcon 7X Airplane Flight Manual, the structural integrity of the airplane
Airplane Flight Manual, DGT 105608, DGT 105608, Revision 15, dated January 30,
could be negatively affected.
Revision 15, dated January 30, 2012; or 2012.
Procedure 3–140–70A, ‘‘Avionics—Sensor (ii) Procedure 3–140–70A, ‘‘Avionics— DATES: This AD becomes effective May
miscompare,’’ Issue 4, of Section 3— Sensor miscompare,’’ Issue 4, of Section 3— 1, 2015.
Abnormal Procedures, of the Dassault Falcon Abnormal Procedures, of the Dassault Falcon The Director of the Federal Register
asabaliauskas on DSK5VPTVN1PROD with RULES
7X Airplane Flight Manual, DGT105608, 7X Airplane Flight Manual, DGT105608, approved the incorporation by reference
Revision 18, dated November 15, 2013; into Revision 18, dated November 15, 2013. of certain publications listed in this AD
the AFM. (3) For service information identified in as of May 1, 2015.
this AD, contact Dassault Falcon Jet, P.O. Box
(i) Other FAA AD Provisions ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD
2000, South Hackensack, NJ 07606;
The following provisions also apply to this telephone 201–440–6700; Internet http:// docket on the Internet at http://
AD: www.dassaultfalcon.com. www.regulations.gov/
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (4) You may view this service information #!docketDetail;D=FAA-2014-0229; or in
(AMOCs): The Manager, International at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, person at the Docket Management
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Facility, U.S. Department of These repairs, if not reworked, could affect has been made to this AD regarding this
Transportation, Docket Operations, M– the structural integrity of the aeroplane. To issue. However, under the provisions of
30, West Building Ground Floor, Room address the repairs on the floor cross beams paragraph (i) of this AD, we may
flange, Airbus issued Alert Operator
W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., approve requests for adjustments to the
Transmission (AOT) A300–53A0392, AOT
Washington, DC. A300–53A6171 and AOT A310–53A2135. compliance time if data are submitted to
For service information identified in To address this unsafe condition, and substantiate that such an adjustment
this AD, contact Airbus SAS, further to the implementation of the Aging would provide an acceptable level of
Airworthiness Office—EAW, 1 Rond Aircraft Safety Rule (AASR), this [EASA] safety.
Point Maurice Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Airworthiness Directive requires a [general
visual] inspection of the floor cross beams Request To Omit References to the AD
Cedex, France; telephone +33 5 61 93 36 in Repair Approvals
96; fax +33 5 61 93 44 51; email flange at frame (FR)11 and FR12A to identify
SRM repairs and, depending on findings, UPS requested that paragraphs (h) and
account.airworth-eas@airbus.com; accomplishment of corrective action
Internet http://www.airbus.com. You (i)(2) of the NPRM (79 FR 21413, April
[reworking the SRM repairs]. 16, 2014) be revised to omit the
may view this referenced service
information at the FAA, Transport You may examine the MCAI in the AD statement ‘‘[F]or a repair method to be
Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue docket on the Internet at http:// approved, the repair approval must
SW., Renton, WA. For information on www.regulations.gov/ specifically refer to this AD.’’ UPS
the availability of this material at the #!documentDetail;D=FAA-2014-0229- stated that the FAA included this
FAA, call 425–227–1221. It is also 0002. sentence in the NPRM because there is
available on the Internet at http:// a ‘‘potential’’ for operators to do repairs
Comments
www.regulations.gov by searching for that do not adequately address the
We gave the public the opportunity to unsafe condition. UPS commented that
and locating Docket No. FAA–2014–
participate in developing this AD. The adding a reference to the applicable AD
0229.
following presents the comments on repair documentation does not
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dan received on the NPRM (79 FR 21413, address the root cause of repair
Rodina, Aerospace Engineer, ANM–116, April 16, 2014) and the FAA’s response documentation availability. Previously
International Branch, Transport to each comment. approved repairs for an AD should have
Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind been vetted as part of the corrective
Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98507–3356; Request To Change the Compliance
Time Expression From Months to Flight action and AD development process.
telephone 425–227–2125; fax 425–227– However, if a repair is not identified
1149. Cycles
during that process, the operator is still
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: United Parcel Service (UPS) requested responsible for adhering to the
that the compliance time proposed in Airworthy Product provision in an AD.
Discussion the NPRM (79 FR 21413, April 16, 2014) The Airworthy Product provision, in
We issued a notice of proposed for doing the general visual inspection conjunction with FAA Advisory
rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR be changed from a compliance time Circular 120–77, ‘‘Maintenance and
part 39 by adding an AD that would based on months to a compliance time Alteration Data,’’ dated October 7, 2002
apply to all Airbus Model A300 and based on the accumulation of flight (http://rgl.faa.gov/Regulatory_and_
A310 series airplanes, and certain cycles since certain structural repair Guidance_Library/
Model A300 B4–600, B4–600R, and F4– manual (SRM) repairs were rgAdvisoryCircular.nsf/0/
600R series airplanes, and Model A300 incorporated on an airplane. UPS stated 199e798c7ee4347786256c4d004ae5dc/
C4–605R Variant F airplanes that all documentation related to the $FILE/AC%20120-77.pdf), provides
(collectively called Model A300–600 NPRM indicated that the reported sufficient guidance and clarification for
series airplanes). The NPRM published damage is fatigue-related; therefore the repairs accomplished during
in the Federal Register on April 16, inspection compliance time should compliance with the requirements of an
2014 (79 FR 21413). reflect a typical fatigue-related issue, AD.
The European Aviation Safety Agency which is expressed in flight cycles. UPS We concur with the commenter’s
(EASA), which is the Technical Agent explained that it did not provide a request to remove from this AD the
for the Member States of the European proposed compliance time because it requirement that repair approvals
Union, has issued EASA Airworthiness did not have data and suggested that the specifically refer to this AD. Since late
Directive 2013–0220, dated September original equipment manufacturer (OEM) 2006, we have included a standard
18, 2013 (referred to after this as the could establish compliance times for the paragraph titled ‘‘Airworthy Product’’ in
Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness instructions for continued airworthiness all MCAI ADs in which the FAA
Information, or ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct based on the data used in the SRM develops an AD based on a foreign
an unsafe condition for all Airbus repair evaluation to determine extended authority’s AD. The MCAI or referenced
Model A300 and A310 series airplanes, service goals. service information in an FAA AD often
and certain Model A300 B4–600, B4– We do not agree to change the directs the owner/operator to contact
600R, and F4–600R series airplanes, and compliance time expression from the manufacturer for corrective actions,
Model A300 C4–605R Variant F months to accumulated flight cycles such as a repair. Briefly, the Airworthy
airplanes (collectively called Model since certain SRM repairs were done. Product paragraph allowed owners/
A300–600 series airplanes). The MCAI The OEM does not have documentation operators to use corrective actions
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states: for all the SRM repairs accomplished on provided by the manufacturer if those
each airplane, thus it is unable to actions were FAA approved. In
In the frame of the Extended Service Goal establish compliance times because of
(ESG) activity, all existing Structural Repair
addition, the paragraph stated that any
Manual (SRM) repairs were reviewed.
the incomplete data. The FAA and actions approved by the State of Design
This analysis, which consisted in new EASA have determined that a 30-month Authority (or its delegated agent) are
static and fatigue calculations, revealed that compliance time is sufficient to considered to be FAA approved.
some repairs were no longer applicable to accomplish the inspection and all In the NPRM (79 FR 21413, April 16,
some specific areas. applicable corrective actions. No change 2014), we proposed to prevent the use
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per work-hour. Based on these figures, comments received, and other (f) Compliance
we estimate the cost of this AD on U.S. information. The street address for the Comply with this AD within the
operators to be $15,045, or $85 per Docket Operations office (telephone compliance times specified, unless already
product. 800–647–5527) is in the ADDRESSES done.
We have received no definitive data section. (g) Inspection
that would enable us to provide cost (1) Within 30 months after the effective
estimates for the on-condition actions List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
date of this AD: Do a general visual
specified in this AD. Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation inspection of the floor cross beams flange at
safety, Incorporation by reference, FR11 and FR12A to determine which
Authority for This Rulemaking
Safety. structural repair manual (SRM) repairs have
Title 49 of the United States Code been done, in accordance with the
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue Adoption of the Amendment instructions of the service information
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, specified in paragraph (g)(1)(i), (g)(1)(ii), or
section 106, describes the authority of Accordingly, under the authority (g)(1)(iii) of this AD, as applicable.
delegated to me by the Administrator, (i) For Model A300 series airplanes: Airbus
the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII: All Operator Telex (AOT) A300–53A0392,
Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as
dated March 14, 2012.
detail the scope of the Agency’s follows:
(ii) For Model A300 B4–601, B4–603, B4–
authority. 620, and B4–622 airplanes; Model A300 B4–
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
We are issuing this rulemaking under 605R and B4–622R airplanes; Model A300
DIRECTIVES F4–605R and F4–622R airplanes; and Model
the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII,
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: A300 C4–605R Variant F airplanes: Airbus
General requirements.’’ Under that ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 AOT A300–53A6171, dated March 14, 2012.
continues to read as follows: (iii) For Model A310 series airplanes:
section, Congress charges the FAA with Airbus AOT A310–53A2135, dated March 14,
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. 2012.
air commerce by prescribing regulations (2) A review of airplane maintenance
for practices, methods, and procedures § 39.13 [Amended] records is acceptable in lieu of the general
the Administrator finds necessary for visual inspection required by paragraph (g)(1)
■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding of this AD if the SRM repairs can be
safety in air commerce. This regulation the following new airworthiness
is within the scope of that authority positively identified from that review.
directive (AD):
because it addresses an unsafe condition (h) Repair
that is likely to exist or develop on 2015–06–05 Airbus: Amendment 39–18123.
Docket No. FAA–2014–0229; Directorate If, during the inspection required by
products identified in this rulemaking paragraph (g)(1) of this AD, it is determined
Identifier 2013–NM–186–AD.
action. that any SRM repair specified in paragraph
(a) Effective Date 2 of the service information identified in
Regulatory Findings paragraph (g)(1)(i), (g)(1)(ii), or (g)(1)(iii) of
This AD becomes effective May 1, 2015.
We determined that this AD will not this AD, as applicable, has been done: Within
have federalism implications under (b) Affected ADs 30 months after the effective date of this AD,
None. rework the repair using a method approved
Executive Order 13132. This AD will by the Manager, International Branch, ANM–
not have a substantial direct effect on (c) Applicability 116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or
the States, on the relationship between the European Aviation Safety Agency
This AD applies to the Airbus airplanes
the national government and the States, (EASA); or Airbus’s EASA Design
identified in paragraphs (c)(1), (c)(2), and
or on the distribution of power and (c)(3) of this AD, certificated in any category.
Organization Approval (DOA).
responsibilities among the various (1) Model A300 B2–1A, B2–1C, B2K–3C, (i) Other FAA AD Provisions
levels of government. B2–203, B4–2C, B4–103, and B4–203
For the reasons discussed above, I The following provisions also apply to this
airplanes, all manufacturer serial numbers. AD:
certify that this AD: (2) Model A300 B4–601, B4–603, B4–620, (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance
1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory and B4–622 airplanes; Model A300 B4–605R (AMOCs): The Manager, International
action’’ under Executive Order 12866; and B4–622R airplanes; Model A300 F4– Branch, ANM–116, Transport Airplane
2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the 605R and F4–622R airplanes; and Model Directorate, FAA, has the authority to
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures A300 C4–605R Variant F airplanes; all approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested
(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); manufacturer serial numbers, except those on using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19.
3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in which Airbus Modification 12699 has been In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your
Alaska; and embodied in production. request to your principal inspector or local
(3) Model A310–203, –204, –221, –222, Flight Standards District Office, as
4. Will not have a significant
–304, –322, –324, and –325 airplanes, all appropriate. If sending information directly
economic impact, positive or negative, manufacturer serial numbers. to the International Branch, send it to ATTN:
on a substantial number of small entities Dan Rodina, Aerospace Engineer,
under the criteria of the Regulatory (d) Subject
International Branch, ANM–116, Transport
Flexibility Act. Air Transport Association (ATA) of Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind
America Code 53, Fuselage. Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98507–3356;
Examining the AD Docket telephone 425–227–2125; fax 425–427–1149.
(e) Reason
You may examine the AD docket on Information may be emailed to: 9-ANM-116-
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the Internet at http:// This AD was prompted by a review of AMOC-REQUESTS@faa.gov. Before using
www.regulations.gov/ certain repairs, which revealed that the any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate
structural integrity of the airplane could be principal inspector, or lacking a principal
#!docketDetail;D=FAA-2014-0229; or in negatively affected if those repairs are not re- inspector, the manager of the local flight
person at the Docket Management worked. We are issuing this AD to detect and standards district office/certificate holding
Facility between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., correct certain repairs on the floor cross district office. The AMOC approval letter
Monday through Friday, except Federal beams flange. If those repairs are not must specifically reference this AD.
holidays. The AD docket contains this reworked, the structural integrity of the (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any
AD, the regulatory evaluation, any airplane could be negatively affected. requirement in this AD to obtain corrective
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actions from a manufacturer, the action must ACTION: Final rule. Manufacturers have until July 15, 2015
be accomplished using a method approved to begin using the ranges on their labels.
by the Manager, International Branch, ANM– SUMMARY: The Federal Trade
116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or Commission (‘‘Commission’’) amends III. Administrative Procedure Act
the EASA; or Airbus’s EASA DOA. If its Energy Labeling Rule (‘‘Rule’’) by The amendments published in this
approved by the DOA, the approval must publishing new ranges of comparability
include the DOA-authorized signature. Notice are purely ministerial in nature
for required EnergyGuide labels on and implement the Rule’s requirement
(j) Related Information televisions. that representations for televisions be
Refer to Mandatory Continuing DATES: Effective July 15, 2015. derived from DOE test procedures. See
Airworthiness Information (MCAI) 16 CFR 305.5(d). Accordingly, the
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Airworthiness Directive 2013–0220, dated Commission has good cause under
September 18, 2013, for related information. Hampton Newsome, Attorney, Division
of Enforcement, Federal Trade section 553(b)(B) of the APA to forgo
This MCAI may be found in the AD docket
on the Internet at http:// Commission, Washington, DC 20580 notice-and comment procedures for
www.regulations.gov/#!documentDetail; (202–326–2889). these rule amendments. 5 U.S.C.
D=FAA-2014-0229-0002. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
553(b)(B). These technical amendments
merely provide a routine, conforming
(k) Material Incorporated by Reference I. Background change to the range and cost
(1) The Director of the Federal Register information required on EnergyGuide
approved the incorporation by reference
The Commission issued the Energy
Labeling Rule in 1979, 44 FR 66466 labels. The Commission therefore finds
(IBR) of the service information listed in this
(Nov. 19, 1979) pursuant to the Energy for good cause that public comment for
paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR
part 51. Policy and Conservation Act of 1975 these technical, procedural amendments
(2) You must use this service information (‘‘EPCA’’).1 The Rule covers several is impractical and unnecessary.
as applicable to do the actions required by categories of major household products, IV. Regulatory Flexibility Act
this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise. including televisions. It requires
(i) Airbus All Operator Telex A300– The provisions of the Regulatory
manufacturers of covered products to
53A0392, dated March 14, 2012. The Flexibility Act relating to a Regulatory
document number and date appear on only disclose specific energy consumption or
Flexibility Act analysis (5 U.S.C. 603–
the first page of this document. efficiency information (derived from
604) are not applicable to this
(ii) Airbus All Operator Telex A300– Department of Energy (‘‘DOE’’) test
proceeding because the amendments do
53A6171, dated March 14, 2012. The procedures) at the point-of-sale. In
document number and date appear on only
not impose any new obligations on
addition, each label must include a
the first page of this document. entities regulated by the Energy
‘‘range of comparability’’ indicating the
(iii) Airbus All Operator Telex A310– Labeling Rule. These technical
highest and lowest energy consumption
53A2135, dated March 14, 2012. The amendments merely provide a routine
or efficiencies for comparable models.
document number and date appear on only change to the range information
the first page of this document. The Commission updates these ranges
required on EnergyGuide labels. Thus,
(3) For service information identified in periodically.
the amendments will not have a
this AD, contact Airbus SAS, Airworthiness II. Range Updates for Televisions ‘‘significant economic impact on a
Office—EAW, 1 Rond Point Maurice
Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; The Commission amends its substantial number of small entities.’’ 4
telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61 television ranges in section 305.17(f)(5) The Commission has concluded,
93 44 51; email account.airworth-eas@ based on manufacturer data derived therefore, that a regulatory flexibility
airbus.com; Internet http://www.airbus.com. from the DOE test procedures and analysis is not necessary, and certifies,
(4) You may view this service information posted on the DOE Web site (https:// under Section 605 of the Regulatory
at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. 605(b)), that the
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For
www.regulations.doe.gov/ccms). Last
year, the Commission issued changes to amendments announced today will not
information on the availability of this have a significant economic impact on
material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221. the television labeling requirements,
(5) You may view this service information including new reporting and testing a substantial number of small entities.
that is incorporated by reference at the provisions, to conform the FTC Rule to V. Paperwork Reduction Act
National Archives and Records a new DOE test procedure (79 FR 19464
Administration (NARA). For information on The current Rule contains
(April 9, 2014)). In that Notice, the
the availability of this material at NARA, call recordkeeping, disclosure, testing, and
Commission also discussed the
202–741–6030, or go to: http://www.archives. reporting requirements that constitute
possibility that it would revise the
gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html. information collection requirements as
Rule’s comparability ranges following
Issued in Renton, Washington, on March defined by 5 CFR 1320.3(c), the
the submission by manufacturers of new
14, 2015. definitional provision within the Office
model data derived from the DOE test
Jeffrey E. Duven, of Management and Budget (OMB)
procedure.2 The Commission now
Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, regulations that implement the
updates those ranges, along with related Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA). OMB
Aircraft Certification Service. sample labels. In addition, these
[FR Doc. 2015–06583 Filed 3–26–15; 8:45 am] has approved the Rule’s existing
amendments update the cost figure on information collection requirements
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P the television label to 12 cents per kWh through May 31, 2017 (OMB Control No.
consistent with other labeled products.3 3084 0069). The amendments now being
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adopted do not change the substance or
FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION 1 42 U.S.C. 6294. EPCA also requires the
Department of Energy (‘‘DOE’’) to set minimum frequency of the recordkeeping,
16 CFR Part 305 efficiency standards and develop test procedures to
measure energy use. § 305.17 to reflect the scope of the DOE test
RIN 3084–AB03 2 The Commission also discussed the potential for procedure, which does not cover models with
new ranges in a notice published last summer (79 screen sizes smaller than 16 inches. See 79 FR at
EnergyGuide Labels on Televisions FR 34642, 34656 n.108 (June 18, 2014)). 19465 (Commission’s discussion of this DOE
3 These amendments also make a minor, change).
AGENCY: Federal Trade Commission. conforming change to the range categories in 4 5 U.S.C. 605.
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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 May 1, 2015. | |
| Contact | Dan Rodina, Aerospace Engineer, ANM- 116, International Branch, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98507-3356; telephone 425-227-2125; fax 425-227-1149. | |
| FR Citation | 80 FR 16255 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
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