80 FR 23230 - Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 80 (April 27, 2015)

Page Range		23230-23232
FR Document		2015-09285

We are superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2007-14-05 for all Airbus Model A310 and 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). AD 2007-14-05 required revising the Airworthiness Limitations section of the Instructions for Continued Airworthiness by incorporating certain certification maintenance requirements. This new AD requires revising the maintenance or inspection program to incorporate more restrictive maintenance requirements and airworthiness limitations. This AD was prompted by a determination that more restrictive maintenance requirements and airworthiness limitations are necessary. We are issuing this AD to prevent safety-significant latent failures that would, in combination with one or more other specific failures or events, result in a hazardous or catastrophic failure condition of avionics, hydraulic systems, fire detection systems, fuel systems, or other critical systems.

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2014-0655; Directorate Identifier 2013-NM-070-AD;
Amendment 39-18142; AD 2015-08-06]
RIN 2120-AA64

Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: We are superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2007-14-05 for
all Airbus Model A310 and 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). AD 2007-14-05
required revising the Airworthiness Limitations section of the
Instructions for Continued Airworthiness by incorporating certain
certification maintenance requirements. This new AD requires revising
the maintenance or inspection program to incorporate more restrictive
maintenance requirements and airworthiness limitations. This AD was
prompted by a determination that more restrictive maintenance
requirements and airworthiness limitations are necessary. We are
issuing this AD to prevent safety-significant latent failures that
would, in combination with one or more other specific failures or
events, result in a hazardous or catastrophic failure condition of
avionics, hydraulic systems, fire detection systems, fuel systems, or
other critical systems.

DATES: This AD becomes effective June 1, 2015.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of certain publications listed in this AD as of June 1, 2015.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of certain other publications listed in this AD as of August
22, 2007 (72 FR 39307, July 18, 2007).

ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov/#!docketDetail;D=FAA-2014-0655; or in person at the
Docket Management Facility, U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New
Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC.
For service information identified in this AD, contact Airbus SAS--
EAW (Airworthiness Office), 1 Rond Point Maurice Bellonte, 31707
Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61 93 44
51; email account.airworth-eas@airbus.com; Internet http://www.airbus.com. You may view this referenced service information at the
FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA.
For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call
425-227-1221. It is also available on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2014-
0655.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dan Rodina, Aerospace Engineer,
International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA,
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; 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 to supersede AD 2007-14-05, Amendment 39-15127 (72 FR 39307,
July 18, 2007). AD 2007-14-05 applied to all Airbus Model A310 and
A300-600 series airplanes. The NPRM published in the Federal Register
on October 1, 2014 (79 FR 59154).
The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical
Agent for the Member States of the European Union, has issued EASA
Airworthiness Directive 2013-0072, dated March 20, 2013, corrected
January 15, 2015, (referred to after this as the Mandatory Continuing
Airworthiness Information, or ``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe
condition for all Airbus Model A310 and 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:

The airworthiness limitations for Airbus aeroplanes are
currently published in Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS)
documents.
The airworthiness limitations applicable to the A300-600 and
A300-600ST Certification Maintenance Requirements (CMR) were
previously specified in the Airbus A300-600 CMR document referenced
AUST5/829//85. DGAC [Direction G[eacute]n[eacute]rale de l'Aviation
Civile] France issued AD F2005-123 http://ad.easa.europa.eu/blob/easa_ad_F_2005_123.pdf/AD_F-2005-123 (EASA approval 2005-6070)
[which corresponds to FAA AD 2007-14-05, Amendment 39-15127 (72 FR
39307, July 18, 2007)] to require compliance to the requirements as
specified in this document.
Since that AD was issued, the CMR tasks are now specified in
Airbus A300-600 and Airbus A310 ALS Part 3 documents, which are
approved by the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). These
documents introduce more restrictive maintenance requirements and/or
airworthiness limitations. Failure to comply with the maintenance
requirements contained in these documents could result in an unsafe
condition.
For the reasons described above, this new [EASA] AD retains the
requirements of DGAC France AD F-2005-123, which is superseded, and
requires the implementation of the new or more restrictive
maintenance requirements as specified in Airbus A310 ALS Part 3
Revision 00 and A300-600 ALS Part 3 Revision 00, as applicable to
the aeroplane type/model.
This [EASA] AD is republished to correct typographical errors of
the MRBR tasks numbers in Table 1 of the [EASA] AD.

You may examine the MCAI in the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov/#!documentDetail;D=FAA-2014-0655-0002.

Comments

We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing
this AD. We received no comments on the NPRM (79 FR 59154, October 1,
2014) or on the determination of the cost to the public.

Conclusion

We reviewed the relevant data and determined that air safety and
the public interest require adopting this AD as proposed, with minor
editorial changes. We have determined that these minor changes:
Are consistent with the intent that was proposed in the
NPRM (79 FR 59154, October 1, 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 59154, October 1, 2014).

Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51

Airbus has issued A310 Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS) Part
3, Certification Maintenance Requirements (CMR), dated November 30,
2012. Airbus has also issued A300-600 ALS Part 3, Certification
Maintenance Requirements (CMR), dated April 18, 2012. This service
information describes mandatory

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maintenance tasks operators must perform at specified intervals. The
actions described in this service information are intended to correct
the unsafe condition identified in the MCAI. This service information
is reasonably available because the interested parties have access to
it through their normal course of business or by the means identified
in the ADDRESSES section of this AD.

Costs of Compliance

We estimate that this AD affects 156 airplanes of U.S. registry.
We estimate the following costs to comply with this AD:

Estimated Costs
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Cost per Cost on U.S.
Action Labor cost Parts cost product operators
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Retained actions from AD 2007-14-05 1 work-hour x $85 per hour $0 $85 $13,260
Amendment 39-15127 (72 FR 39307, July = $85.
18, 2007).
Revision of maintenance or inspection 1 work-hour x $85 per hour 0 85 13,260
program [new action]. = $85.
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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-2014-0655; 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]

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2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by removing Airworthiness Directive (AD)
2007-14-05, Amendment 39-15127 (72 FR 39307, July 18, 2007), and adding
the following new AD:

2015-08-06 Airbus: Amendment 39-18142. Docket No. FAA-2014-0655;
Directorate Identifier 2013-NM-070-AD.

(a) Effective Date

This AD becomes effective June 1, 2015.

(b) Affected ADs

This AD replaces AD 2007-14-05, Amendment 39-15127 (72 FR 39307,
July 18, 2007).

This AD applies to all Airbus Model A310-203, -204, -221, -222,
-304, -322, -324, and -325 airplanes; and all 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; certificated in any category.

(d) Subject

Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 05, Time Limits/
Maintenance Checks.

(e) Reason

This AD was prompted by a determination that more restrictive
maintenance requirements and airworthiness limitations are
necessary. We are issuing this AD to prevent safety-significant
latent failures that would, in combination with one or more other
specific failures or events, result in a hazardous or catastrophic
failure condition of avionics, hydraulic systems, fire detection
systems, fuel systems, or other critical systems.

(f) Compliance

Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified,
unless already done.

(g) Retained Revision to the Airworthiness Limitations Section of the
Instructions for Continued Airworthiness

This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (f) of AD
2007-14-05, Amendment 39-15127 (72 FR 39307, July 18, 2007), with no
changes. Within 3 months after August 22, 2007 (the effective date
of AD 2007-14-05), revise the Airworthiness Limitations section of
the Instructions for Continued Airworthiness by incorporating Airbus
A300-600 Certification Maintenance Requirements (CMRs) AI/ST5/829/
85, Issue 12, dated February 2005 (for Model A300-600 series
airplanes); or Airbus A310 CMR AI/ST5/849/85, Issue 12, dated
February 2005 (for Model A310 series airplanes); as applicable.
Accomplish the actions specified in the applicable CMRs at the
intervals specified in the applicable CMRs, except as provided by
paragraph (h) of this AD. Where the CMRs specify to contact the
Direction

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G[eacute]n[eacute]rale de l'Aviation Civile (DGAC), operators are
required to contact the Manager, International Branch, ANM-116,
Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA. The actions must otherwise be
accomplished in accordance with the applicable CMRs.

(h) Retained Transition/Grace Period for Maintenance Significant Item
(MSI) 78.30.00 Tasks

This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (g) of AD
2007-14-05, Amendment 39-15127 (72 FR 39307, July 18, 2007), with no
changes. For tasks identified in MSI 78.30.00, ``Thrust Reverser
Actuation and Cowling,'' of Section 2, ``CMR `Two Star' Tasks,'' of
Airbus A300-600 CMR AI/ST5/829/85, Issue 12, dated February 2005;
and Airbus A310 CMR AI/ST5/849/85, Issue 12, dated February 2005:
The initial compliance time is within 2,000 flight cycles or 12
months after August 22, 2007 (the effective date of AD 2007-14-05),
whichever occurs later. Thereafter, actions identified in MSI
78.30.00 must be accomplished within the repetitive interval
specified in the applicable CMRs. Where the CMRs specify to contact
the DGAC, operators are required to contact the Manager,
International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA,
for such approvals. The actions must be accomplished in accordance
with the applicable CMRs.

(i) New Revision of Maintenance or Inspection Program

Within 3 months after the effective date of this AD, revise the
maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, to incorporate
Airbus A310 Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS) Part 3,
Certification Maintenance Requirements (CMR), dated November 30,
2012; or Airbus A300-600 ALS Part 3, Certification Maintenance
Requirements (CMR), dated April 18, 2012. Except as required by
paragraph (k) of this AD, the initial compliance time for
accomplishing the actions is at the applicable time specified in
Airbus A310 ALS Part 3, Certification Maintenance Requirements
(CMR), dated November 30, 2012; or Airbus A300-600 ALS Part 3,
Certification Maintenance Requirements (CMR), dated April 18, 2012,
as applicable; or within 3 months after the effective date of this
AD; whichever occurs later. Accomplishing the requirements in this
paragraph terminates the requirements in paragraph (g) of this AD.

(j) New No Alternative Actions or Intervals

After accomplishment of the revision required by paragraph (i)
of this AD, no alternative actions (e.g., inspections) or intervals,
may be used unless the actions or intervals are approved as an
alternative method of compliance (AMOC) in accordance with the
procedures specified in paragraph (l) of this AD.

(k) New Compliance Time for Model A300-600 Series Airplanes

For CMR Task 213000-A0001-1-C, ``Pressurization Control,'' as
identified in Sub-part 3-1, CMR Tasks, of the Airbus A300-600 ALS
Part 3, Certification Maintenance Requirements (CMR), dated April
18, 2012: The initial compliance time for the task is at the
applicable time specified in paragraphs (k)(1), (k)(2), and (k)(3)
of this AD.
(1) For airplanes having accumulated less than 40,000 total
flight hours since first flight of the airplane as of the effective
date of this AD: Before the accumulation of 40,001 total flight
hours.
(2) For airplanes having accumulated 40,000 total flight hours
or more since first flight of the airplane as of the effective date
of this AD, and on which Aging Systems Maintenance (ASM) Task
213115-04-1, ``Cabin Pressure Safety Valve;'' or Maintenance Review
Board Report (MRBR) Tasks 21.30.00/06 and 21.30.00/08,
``Pressurization Control,'' have been accomplished: Before the
accumulation of 14,000 flight hours after the most recent
accomplishment of ASM Tasks 213115-04-1, or MRBR Tasks 21.30.00/06
and 21.30.00/08, whichever occurs later.
(3) For airplanes having accumulated 40,000 total flight hours
or more since first flight of the airplane as of the effective date
of this AD, and on which ASM Task 213115-04-1, or MRBR Tasks
21.30.00/06 and 21.30.00/08, have not been accomplished: Within 3
months after the effective date of this AD.

(l) 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 98057-
3356; telephone 425-227-2125; fax 425-227-1149. Information may be
emailed to: 9-ANM-116-AMOC-REQUESTS@faa.gov.
(2) Contacting the Manufacturer: As of the effective date of
this AD, for any requirement in this AD to obtain corrective actions
from a manufacturer, the action must be accomplished using a method
approved by the Manager, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport
Airplane Directorate, FAA; or 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.

(m) Related Information

Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information (MCAI)
EASA Airworthiness Directive 2013-0072, dated March 20, 2013,
(corrected January 15, 2015) 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-
2014-0655.

(n) 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
June 1, 2015.
(i) Airbus A300-600 Airworthiness Limitations Section Part 3,
Certification Maintenance Requirements, dated April 18, 2012.
(ii) Airbus A310 Airworthiness Limitations Section Part 3,
Certification Maintenance Requirements, dated November 30, 2012.
(4) The following service information was approved for IBR on
August 22, 2007 (72 FR 39307, July 18, 2007).
(i) Airbus A300-600 Certification Maintenance Requirements AI/
ST5/829/85, Issue 12, dated February 2005.
(ii) Airbus A310 Certification Maintenance Requirements AI/ST5/
849/85, Issue 12, dated February 2005.
(5) For service information identified in this AD, contact
Airbus SAS--EAW (Airworthiness Office), 1 Rond Point Maurice
Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96;
fax +33 5 61 93 44 51; email account.airworth-eas@airbus.com;
Internet http://www.airbus.com.
(6) You may view this service information at the FAA, Transport
Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For
information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call
425-227-1221.
(7) You may view this service information that is incorporated
by reference at the National Archives and Records Administration
(NARA). For information on the availability of this material at
NARA, call 202-741-6030, or go to: http://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html.

Issued in Renton, Washington, on April 9, 2015.
Jeffrey E. Duven,
Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
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Issued in Kansas City, Missouri on April www.regulations.gov/ DGAC [Direction Générale de l’Aviation
20, 2015. #!docketDetail;D=FAA–2014–0655; or Civile] France issued AD F2005–123 http://
Earl Lawrence, in person at the Docket Management ad.easa.europa.eu/blob/
easa_ad_F_2005_123.pdf/AD_F-2005-123
Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Facility, U.S. Department of
(EASA approval 2005–6070) [which
Certification Service. Transportation, Docket Operations, M– corresponds to FAA AD 2007–14–05,
[FR Doc. 2015–09743 Filed 4–24–15; 8:45 am] 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room Amendment 39–15127 (72 FR 39307, July 18,
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., 2007)] to require compliance to the
Washington, DC. requirements as specified in this document.
For service information identified in Since that AD was issued, the CMR tasks
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION this AD, contact Airbus SAS—EAW are now specified in Airbus A300–600 and
(Airworthiness Office), 1 Rond Point Airbus A310 ALS Part 3 documents, which
Federal Aviation Administration Maurice Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, are approved by the European Aviation
France; telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax Safety Agency (EASA). These documents
14 CFR Part 39 introduce more restrictive maintenance
+33 5 61 93 44 51; email requirements and/or airworthiness
[Docket No. FAA–2014–0655; Directorate
account.airworth-eas@airbus.com; limitations. Failure to comply with the
Identifier 2013–NM–070–AD; Amendment Internet http://www.airbus.com. You maintenance requirements contained in these
39–18142; AD 2015–08–06] may view this referenced service documents could result in an unsafe
information at the FAA, Transport condition.
RIN 2120–AA64 Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue For the reasons described above, this new
SW., Renton, WA. For information on [EASA] AD retains the requirements of DGAC
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus France AD F–2005–123, which is
the availability of this material at the
Airplanes FAA, call 425–227–1221. It is also superseded, and requires the implementation
of the new or more restrictive maintenance
AGENCY: Federal Aviation available on the Internet at http://
requirements as specified in Airbus A310
Administration (FAA), Department of www.regulations.gov by searching for ALS Part 3 Revision 00 and A300–600 ALS
Transportation (DOT). and locating Docket No. FAA–2014– Part 3 Revision 00, as applicable to the
ACTION: Final rule. 0655. aeroplane type/model.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dan This [EASA] AD is republished to correct
SUMMARY: We are superseding Rodina, Aerospace Engineer, typographical errors of the MRBR tasks
Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2007–14– numbers in Table 1 of the [EASA] AD.
International Branch, ANM–116,
05 for all Airbus Model A310 and Model Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, You may examine the MCAI in the
A300 B4–600, B4–600R, and F4–600R 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA AD docket on the Internet at http://
series airplanes, and Model A300 C4– 98057–3356; telephone 425–227–2125; www.regulations.gov/
605R Variant F airplanes (collectively fax 425–227–1149. #!documentDetail;D=FAA-2014-0655-
called Model A300–600 series SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 0002.
airplanes). AD 2007–14–05 required
revising the Airworthiness Limitations Discussion Comments
section of the Instructions for Continued We issued a notice of proposed We gave the public the opportunity to
Airworthiness by incorporating certain rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR participate in developing this AD. We
certification maintenance requirements. part 39 to supersede AD 2007–14–05, received no comments on the NPRM (79
This new AD requires revising the Amendment 39–15127 (72 FR 39307, FR 59154, October 1, 2014) or on the
maintenance or inspection program to July 18, 2007). AD 2007–14–05 applied determination of the cost to the public.
incorporate more restrictive to all Airbus Model A310 and A300–600 Conclusion
maintenance requirements and series airplanes. The NPRM published
airworthiness limitations. This AD was in the Federal Register on October 1, We reviewed the relevant data and
prompted by a determination that more 2014 (79 FR 59154). determined that air safety and the
restrictive maintenance requirements The European Aviation Safety Agency public interest require adopting this AD
and airworthiness limitations are (EASA), which is the Technical Agent as proposed, with minor editorial
necessary. We are issuing this AD to for the Member States of the European changes. We have determined that these
prevent safety-significant latent failures Union, has issued EASA Airworthiness minor changes:
that would, in combination with one or Directive 2013–0072, dated March 20, • Are consistent with the intent that
more other specific failures or events, 2013, corrected January 15, 2015, was proposed in the NPRM (79 FR
result in a hazardous or catastrophic (referred to after this as the Mandatory 59154, October 1, 2014) for correcting
failure condition of avionics, hydraulic Continuing Airworthiness Information, the unsafe condition; and
systems, fire detection systems, fuel • Do not add any additional burden
or ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe
systems, or other critical systems. upon the public than was already
condition for all Airbus Model A310
proposed in the NPRM (79 FR 59154,
DATES: This AD becomes effective June and Model A300 B4–600, B4–600R, and
October 1, 2014).
1, 2015. F4–600R series airplanes, and Model
The Director of the Federal Register A300 C4–605R Variant F airplanes Related Service Information Under 1
approved the incorporation by reference (collectively called Model A300–600 CFR Part 51
of certain publications listed in this AD series airplanes). The MCAI states: Airbus has issued A310
as of June 1, 2015. The airworthiness limitations for Airbus Airworthiness Limitations Section
The Director of the Federal Register
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aeroplanes are currently published in (ALS) Part 3, Certification Maintenance
approved the incorporation by reference Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS) Requirements (CMR), dated November
of certain other publications listed in documents. 30, 2012. Airbus has also issued A300–
this AD as of August 22, 2007 (72 FR The airworthiness limitations applicable to
the A300–600 and A300–600ST Certification 600 ALS Part 3, Certification
39307, July 18, 2007). Maintenance Requirements (CMR) were Maintenance Requirements (CMR),
ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD previously specified in the Airbus A300–600 dated April 18, 2012. This service
docket on the Internet at http:// CMR document referenced AUST5/829//85. information describes mandatory

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maintenance tasks operators must reasonably available because the Costs of Compliance
perform at specified intervals. The interested parties have access to it
actions described in this service through their normal course of business We estimate that this AD affects 156
information are intended to correct the or by the means identified in the airplanes of U.S. registry.
unsafe condition identified in the ADDRESSES section of this AD. We estimate the following costs to
MCAI. This service information is comply with this AD:

ESTIMATED COSTS
Cost per Cost on U.S.
Action Labor cost Parts cost product operators

Retained actions from AD 2007–14–05 1 work-hour × $85 per hour = $85 .................. $0 $85 $13,260
Amendment 39–15127 (72 FR 39307, July
18, 2007).
Revision of maintenance or inspection pro- 1 work-hour × $85 per hour = $85 .................. 0 85 13,260
gram [new action].

Authority for This Rulemaking Examining the AD Docket (c) Applicability
You may examine the AD docket on This AD applies to all Airbus Model A310–
Title 49 of the United States Code
203, –204, –221, –222, –304, –322, –324, and
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue the Internet at http://
–325 airplanes; and all Model A300 B4–601,
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, www.regulations.gov/ B4–603, B4–620, and B4–622 airplanes,
section 106, describes the authority of #!docketDetail;D=FAA–2014–0655; or Model A300 B4–605R and B4–622R
the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII: in person at the Docket Management airplanes, Model A300 F4–605R and F4–
Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more Facility between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., 622R airplanes, and Model A300 C4–605R
detail the scope of the Agency’s Monday through Friday, except Federal Variant F airplanes; certificated in any
authority. holidays. The AD docket contains this category.
We are issuing this rulemaking under AD, the regulatory evaluation, any (d) Subject
the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII, comments received, and other Air Transport Association (ATA) of
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: information. The street address for the America Code 05, Time Limits/Maintenance
General requirements.’’ Under that Docket Operations office (telephone Checks.
section, Congress charges the FAA with 800–647–5527) is in the ADDRESSES
(e) Reason
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in section.
This AD was prompted by a determination
air commerce by prescribing regulations List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 that more restrictive maintenance
for practices, methods, and procedures requirements and airworthiness limitations
the Administrator finds necessary for Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
are necessary. We are issuing this AD to
safety in air commerce. This regulation safety, Incorporation by reference, prevent safety-significant latent failures that
is within the scope of that authority Safety. would, in combination with one or more
because it addresses an unsafe condition Adoption of the Amendment other specific failures or events, result in a
that is likely to exist or develop on hazardous or catastrophic failure condition of
products identified in this rulemaking Accordingly, under the authority avionics, hydraulic systems, fire detection
delegated to me by the Administrator, systems, fuel systems, or other critical
action.
the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as systems.
Regulatory Findings follows: (f) Compliance
We determined that this AD will not Comply with this AD within the
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
have federalism implications under compliance times specified, unless already
DIRECTIVES done.
Executive Order 13132. This AD will
not have a substantial direct effect on ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 (g) Retained Revision to the Airworthiness
the States, on the relationship between continues to read as follows: Limitations Section of the Instructions for
the national government and the States, Continued Airworthiness
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
or on the distribution of power and This paragraph restates the requirements of
responsibilities among the various § 39.13 [Amended] paragraph (f) of AD 2007–14–05, Amendment
levels of government. ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by 39–15127 (72 FR 39307, July 18, 2007), with
For the reasons discussed above, I no changes. Within 3 months after August 22,
removing Airworthiness Directive (AD)
certify that this AD: 2007 (the effective date of AD 2007–14–05),
2007–14–05, Amendment 39–15127 (72 revise the Airworthiness Limitations section
1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory FR 39307, July 18, 2007), and adding the of the Instructions for Continued
action’’ under Executive Order 12866; following new AD: Airworthiness by incorporating Airbus
2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the 2015–08–06 Airbus: Amendment 39–18142. A300–600 Certification Maintenance
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures Docket No. FAA–2014–0655; Directorate Requirements (CMRs) AI/ST5/829/85, Issue
(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); Identifier 2013–NM–070–AD. 12, dated February 2005 (for Model A300–
600 series airplanes); or Airbus A310 CMR
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3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in
(a) Effective Date AI/ST5/849/85, Issue 12, dated February
Alaska; and
This AD becomes effective June 1, 2015. 2005 (for Model A310 series airplanes); as
4. Will not have a significant applicable. Accomplish the actions specified
economic impact, positive or negative, (b) Affected ADs in the applicable CMRs at the intervals
on a substantial number of small entities This AD replaces AD 2007–14–05, specified in the applicable CMRs, except as
under the criteria of the Regulatory Amendment 39–15127 (72 FR 39307, July 18, provided by paragraph (h) of this AD. Where
Flexibility Act. 2007). the CMRs specify to contact the Direction

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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 June 1, 2015.
Contact		Dan Rodina, Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; telephone 425-227-2125; fax 425-227-1149.
FR Citation		80 FR 23230
RIN Number		2120-AA64
CFR Associated		Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety

80 FR 23230 - Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes

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