80 FR 27077 - Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 91 (May 12, 2015)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 91 (May 12, 2015)
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| FR Document | 2015-10181 |
[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 91 (Tuesday, May 12, 2015)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 27077-27081] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2015-10181] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2012-0636; Directorate Identifier 2012-NM-037-AD; Amendment 39-18154; AD 2015-09-08] 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 certain Airbus Model A300 B4-601, B4-603, and B4-605R airplanes; Model A300 F4- 605R airplanes; Model A300 C4-605R Variant F airplanes; and Model A310- 204 and -304 airplanes; powered by General Electric (GE) Model CF6-80C2 series engines. This AD was prompted by reports of two single-engine flameout events during inclement weather. This AD requires installing a shunt of the rotary selector (introducing an auto-relight function); and, for certain airplanes, a wiring modification to a certain circuit breaker panel. We are issuing this AD to prevent a long engine restart sequence after a non-selection of continuous relight by the crew and a flameout event of both engines, which could result in reduced controllability of the airplane, especially at low altitude. DATES: This AD becomes effective June 16, 2015. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of certain publications listed in this AD as of June 16, 2015. ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov/#!docketDetail;D=FAA-2012-0636; 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, 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 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 [[Page 27078]] 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-2012-0636. 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 supplemental notice of proposed rulemaking (SNPRM) to amend 14 CFR part 39 by adding an AD that would apply to certain Airbus Model A300 B4-601, B4-603, and B4-605R airplanes; Model A300 F4-605R airplanes; Model A300 C4-605R Variant F airplanes; and Model A310-204 and -304 airplanes; powered by GE Model CF6-80C2 series engines. The SNPRM published in the Federal Register on March 5, 2014 (79 FR 12424). We preceded the SNPRM with a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) that published in the Federal Register on June 18, 2012 (77 FR 36211). The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical Agent for the Member States of the European Union, has issued EASA Airworthiness Directive 2014-0156, dated July 3, 2014 (referred to after this as the Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or ``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition on Airbus Model A300 B4- 601, B4-603, and B4-605R airplanes; Model A300 F4-605R airplanes; Model A300 C4-605R Variant F airplanes; and Model A310-204 and -304 airplanes; powered by GE Model CF6-80C2 series engines. The MCAI states: Two single flame-out events, attributed to inclement weather, occurred on Airbus Wide Body (WB) aeroplanes powered with GE CF6- 80C2 engines. In the original design of Airbus WB aeroplanes, no auto-relight function is embodied. This means that, in case where the flight crew does not select continuous relight and a flame-out event occurs, a long engine restart sequence is necessary. This condition, if not corrected (if both engines have flamed out simultaneously), could possibly result in significantly reduced control of the aeroplane, especially at low altitude. To address this potentially unsafe condition, Airbus designed a modification by introducing auto-relight function for aeroplanes powered by GE CF6-80C2 engines and EASA issued AD 2011-0113 to require installation of that auto-relight function to increase restart capability without flight crew action. Since that [EASA] AD was issued, erroneous instructions have been identified in various revisions of related Airbus Service Bulletins (SB) A310-74-2003, SB A300-74-6003 and SB A300-74-9001, which meant that some of the instructions could not be accomplished and resulted in additional work for aeroplanes already modified. For the reason described above, this [EASA] AD retains the requirements of EASA AD 2011-0113, which is superseded, allows additional compliance time and requires the modification of the aeroplanes in accordance with the instructions of the latest applicable Airbus SB revision. For aeroplanes that have already been partially modified by an earlier (incorrect) issue of an SB, as applicable, this [EASA] AD requires additional work. You may examine the MCAI in the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov/#!documentDetail;D=FAA-2012-0636-0002. Comments We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing this AD. We have considered the comments received. The following presents the comments received on the SNPRM (79 FR 12424, March 5, 2014) and the FAA's response to each comment. Request To Withdraw the SNPRM (79 FR 12424, March 5, 2014) Based on the Rarity of Flameout Events FedEx stated that data presented by GE showed that since January 2008, a total of seven engine flameouts attributed to inclement weather have been reported across the entire global population of all GE Model CF6-80C2 and CF6-80El series engines. FedEx pointed out that this corresponds to around 30 million flight hours and over 7 million flight departures. FedEx stated that the last event affecting an Airbus airplane was reported in 2006 and involved a power management controlled (PMC) engine. FedEx asserted that there has never been an inclement-weather-related engine flameout on a full authority digital engine control (FADEC) CF6-80C2-powered Airbus airplane reported to GE. FedEx stated that, in the text of the SNPRM (79 FR 12424, March 5, 2014), the FAA cites the occurrence of two single-engine flameout events. FedEx stated that, while it cannot be certain which events the FAA is referring to, it can confidently assert that those events did not occur on a FedEx-operated airplane. FedEx remarked that, if an event has occurred within the last eight years and involved a FADEC- controlled engine, GE is unaware of it. FedEx asked that the FAA consider, based on this experience, the extreme unlikelihood of such a rare event occurring on a GE-powered Airbus airplane simultaneously with the non-selection of continuous relight by well-trained crew members. From these statements, we infer that FedEx is requesting that we withdraw the SNPRM (79 FR 12424, March 5, 2014) based on the rarity of engine flameout events. We disagree with this request. EASA's determination for corrective action in the MCAI is based on a risk assessment of the worldwide fleet, and not limited to the experience of the commenter's operations. While these events might not have happened on the commenter's airplanes, inclement weather is likely to occur during any flight, and at any altitude. Both the PMC-controlled and FADEC-controlled engines remain susceptible to flameout during inclement weather without corrective actions to address the unsafe condition. While we frequently utilize flightcrew procedures as interim actions to address an unsafe condition, when available we consider a design solution to mitigate the unsafe condition to be more effective than relying on flightcrew procedures alone. We have determined that it is necessary to proceed with issuing this AD to adequately address the identified unsafe condition. Affected operators, however, may request approval of an alternative method of compliance (AMOC), as specified in paragraph (j)(1) of this AD (designated as paragraph (i)(1) of the SNPRM (79 FR 12424, March 5, 2014), by submitting data substantiating that the AMOC would provide an acceptable level of safety. We have not changed this AD in this regard. Request To Withdraw the SNPRM (79 FR 12424, March 5, 2014) Based on Unreasonable Risk Factor FedEx stated that one of the primary justifications the FAA is using to establish the need for the SNPRM (79 FR 12424, March 5, 2014) is the concern that a long engine restart sequence could result in reduced controllability of the airplane ``especially at low altitude.'' FedEx agreed that an inability to achieve timely relight at low altitude would present a greater risk of an unsafe condition occurring and would perhaps provide ample justification for the subject modification. However, FedEx asserted that all data provided by GE indicate that this phenomenon does not occur at low altitudes. FedEx also stated that analysis of the primary root cause for the engine flameouts suggests that the flight envelope of concern is between approximately 10,000 feet above sea level (ASL) and 35,000 feet ASL during idle descent. FedEx [[Page 27079]] remarked that the average altitude at which these events have historically occurred is 22,000 feet ASL, with the lowest recorded altitude for a multi-engine event being 17,500 feet ASL. FedEx stated that in every recorded event, the flameout engines were restarted and continued to operate normally. FedEx concluded that, based on all the empirical data collected to date regarding the altitude at which these events occur, the momentary delay in restart time that is intended to be corrected by the modification does not seem to be significant enough to qualify as a reasonable risk factor. From these statements, we infer that FedEx is requesting that we withdraw the SNPRM (79 FR 12424, March 5, 2014) based on data showing that the events do not indicate a reasonable risk factor. We disagree with the request. Any delay in the ability to restart engines could result in an unsafe condition regardless of the altitude where the flameout occurs. Inclement weather may exist below 10,000 feet ASL and the possibility of terrain could also reduce altitude available to allow an engine restart. As we stated previously, we consider a design solution to be a more effective mitigating action to address an unsafe condition rather than relying on flightcrew procedures alone and the past experience of flightcrews having difficulty restarting engines following flameout. We have not changed this AD in this regard. Request To Reduce the Proposed Applicability FedEx requested that the FAA consider reducing the applicability stated in the SNPRM (79 FR 12424, March 5, 2014) to include only the (relatively) higher-risk PMC-powered airplanes. FedEx stated that a factor specific to its operation addresses a point raised by the FAA, which is the small size of its non-FADEC fleet of Airbus airplanes. FedEx highlighted that data suggest that, since the implementation of the FADEC software, improvements of the rate of flameout events on all FADEC-controlled engines has dropped significantly and is well below corresponding rates on PMC-controlled Model CF6-80C2 series engines. FedEx stated that there are no recorded instances of a dual-engine flameout in inclement weather on any FADEC-controlled Model CF6-80C2 series engine installed on Airbus airplanes. FedEx also stated that it operates a much larger GE-powered Airbus fleet with FADEC-controlled engines than with PMC-controlled engines. FedEx agreed with the FAA statement that ``not all affected airplanes have FADEC-controlled engines installed,'' and that FedEx's exposure in this area is very limited. We disagree with the commenter's request to reduce the applicability of this AD. The identified unsafe condition addressed in this AD applies to both types of GE Model CF6-80C2 series engines. The comparatively better in-flight shutdown rate of FADEC-controlled engines to PMC-controlled engines is inconsequential to the vulnerability in both engine designs due to flameout from icing conditions. Icing conditions are anticipated to occur, and no mitigating actions have been offered to address icing vulnerability in both engine designs. As we stated previously, a design solution is more effective than reliance on flightcrew procedures alone. We have not changed this AD in this regard. Actions Since SNPRM (79 FR 12424, March 5, 2014) was Issued Since the SNPRM (79 FR 12424, March 5, 2014) was issued, EASA has issued AD 2014-0156, dated July 3, 2014, which supersedes EASA AD 2011- 0113, dated June 17, 2011. EASA AD 2014-0156 adds revised service information (Airbus Service Bulletin A300-74-6003, Revision 06, dated January 27, 2014, and Airbus Service Bulletin A310-74-2003, Revision 06, dated January 27, 2014). The revised service information includes actions for previously modified airplanes. We have changed paragraph (g) of this AD to reference the revised service information. We also added a new paragraph (h) to this AD to specify actions for previously modified airplanes. We have re-designated subsequent paragraphs accordingly. The revised service information also reduces a certain compliance time to 12 months. However, for that action, this AD retains the compliance time proposed in the SNPRM: Within 2,200 flight hours or 30 months after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later. We have determined that this compliance time adequately addresses the identified unsafe condition. We have determined that the compliance time, as proposed, represents the maximum interval of time allowable for the affected airplanes to continue to safely operate before the modification is done. 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 SNPRM (79 FR 12424, March 5, 2014) for correcting the unsafe condition; and Do not add any additional burden upon the public than was already proposed in the SNPRM (79 FR 12424, March 5, 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 Service Bulletin A300-74-6003, Revision 06, dated January 27, 2014, and Service Bulletin A310-74-2003, Revision 06, dated January 27, 2014. The service information describes installing a shunt of the rotary selector; and, for certain airplanes, a wiring modification to a certain circuit breaker panel. This service information is reasonably available at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2015-0636. Or see ADDRESSES for other ways to access this service information. Costs of Compliance We estimate that this AD affects 47 airplanes of U.S. registry. We estimate the following costs to comply with this AD: Estimated Costs ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cost on U.S. Action Labor cost Parts cost Cost per product operators ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Modification..................... Up to 98 work-hours Up to $18,417...... $26,747 $1,257,109 x $85 per hour = $8,330. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [[Page 27080]] 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-2012-0636; 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): 2015-09-08 Airbus: Amendment 39-18154. Docket No. FAA-2012-0636; Directorate Identifier 2012-NM-037-AD. (a) Effective Date This AD becomes effective June 16, 2015. (b) Affected ADs None. (c) Applicability This AD applies to Airbus Model A300 B4-601, B4-603, and B4-605R airplanes; Model A300 F4-605R airplanes; Model A300 C4-605R Variant F airplanes; and Model A310-204 and -304 airplanes; certificated in any category; all serial numbers, powered by General Electric (GE) Model CF6-80C2 series engines. (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 74, Ignition. (e) Reason This AD was prompted by reports of two single-engine flameout events during inclement weather. We are issuing this AD to prevent a long engine restart sequence after a non-selection of continuous relight by the crew and a flameout event of both engines, which could result in reduced controllability of the airplane, especially at low altitude. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Modification Within 6,000 flight hours or 30 months after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later: Modify the airplane by installing a shunt of the rotary selector (introducing an auto- relight function), in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A300-74-6003, Revision 06, dated January 27, 2014 (for Model A300 B4-601, B4-603, and B4-605R airplanes; Model A300 F4-605R airplanes; and Model A300 C4-605R Variant F airplanes); or Airbus Service Bulletin A310-74-2003, Revision 06, dated January 27, 2014 (for Model A310-204 and -304 airplanes). (h) Actions for Previously Modified Airplanes For airplanes which have already been modified in accordance with the requirements of paragraph (g) of this AD before the effective date of this AD: Within 2,200 flight hours or 30 months after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later, accomplish the work tasks, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of the service information specified in Table 1 to this paragraph of this AD. Table 1 to Paragraph (h) of This AD--Work Tasks ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Accomplish the Previously identified work tasks For Model-- modified using-- in accordance with the instructions of-- ------------------------------------------------------------------------ A300 B4-601, B4-603, and B4- Airbus Service Work Tasks 831-802001 605R airplanes, Model A300 F4- Bulletin A300-74- and 831-803001 using 605R airplanes, and Model 6003, dated July Airbus Service A300 C4-605R Variant F 2, 2010. Bulletin A300-74- airplanes. 6003, Revision 06, dated January 27, 2014. A300 B4-601, B4-603, and B4- Airbus Service Work Tasks 831-802001 605R airplanes, Model A300 F4- Bulletin A300-74- and 831-803001 using 605R airplanes, and Model 6003, Revision Airbus Service A300 C4-605R Variant F 01, dated April Bulletin A300-74- airplanes. 1, 2011. 6003, Revision 06, dated January 27, 2014. A300 B4-601, B4-603, and B4- Airbus Service Work Tasks 831-802001 605R airplanes, Model A300 F4- Bulletin A300-74- and 831-803001 using 605R airplanes, and Model 6003, Revision Airbus Service A300 C4-605R Variant F 02, dated Bulletin A300-74- airplanes. February 9, 2012. 6003, Revision 06, dated January 27, 2014. A300 B4-601, B4-603, and B4- Airbus Service Work Task 831-803001 605R airplanes, Model A300 F4- Bulletin A300-74- using Airbus Service 605R airplanes, and Model 6003, Revision Bulletin A300-74- A300 C4-605R Variant F 03, dated May 6003, Revision 06, airplanes. 10, 2012. dated January 27, 2014. [[Page 27081]] A310-204 and -304 airplanes... Airbus Service Work Tasks 831-802001 Bulletin A310-74- and 831-803001 using 2003, dated July Airbus Service 2, 2010. Bulletin A310-74- 2003, Revision 06, dated January 27, 2014. A310-204 and -304 airplanes... Airbus Service Work Tasks 831-802001 Bulletin A310-74- and 831-803001 using 2003, Revision Airbus Service 01, dated April Bulletin A310-74- 1, 2011. 2003, Revision 06, dated January 27, 2014. A310-204 and -304 airplanes... Airbus Service Work Tasks 831-802001 Bulletin A310-74- and 831-803001 using 2003, Revision Airbus Service 02, dated Bulletin A310-74- February 9, 2012. 2003, Revision 06, dated January 27, 2014. A310-204 and -304 airplanes... Airbus Service Work Task 831-803001 Bulletin A310-74- using Airbus Service 2003, Revision Bulletin A310-74 03, dated May 2003, Revision 06, 10, 2012. dated January 27, 2014. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ (i) Credit for Previous Actions (1) This paragraph provides credit for the actions required by paragraph (g) of this AD, if those actions were performed before the effective date of this AD using the applicable service information specified in paragraphs (i)(1)(i) and (i)(2)(ii) of this AD, and provided that the additional work in Airbus Service Bulletin A300- 74-6003, Revision 06, dated January 27, 2014; or Airbus Service Bulletin A310-74-2003, Revision 06, dated January 27, 2014; is done, as required by paragraph (g) of this AD. (i) For Model A300 B4-601, B4-603, and B4-605R airplanes, Model A300 F4-605R airplanes, and Model A300 C4-605R Variant F airplanes: Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A300-74-6003, Revision 04, dated January 9, 2013, which is not incorporated by reference in this AD. (ii) For Model A310-204 and -304 airplanes: Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A310-74-2003, Revision 04, dated January 9, 2013, which is not incorporated by reference in this AD. (2) This paragraph provides credit for the actions required by paragraph (g) of this AD, if those actions were performed before the effective date of this AD using the applicable service information specified in paragraphs (i)(2)(i) and (i)(2)(ii) of this AD. (i) For Model A300 B4-601, B4-603, and B4-605R airplanes, Model A300 F4-605R airplanes, and Model A300 C4-605R Variant F airplanes: Airbus Service Bulletin A300-74-6003, Revision 05, dated May 23, 2013, which is not incorporated by reference in this AD. (ii) For Model A310-204 and -304 airplanes: Airbus Service Bulletin A310-74-2003, Revision 05, dated May 23, 2013, which is not incorporated by reference in this AD. (j) 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. 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 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. (k) Related Information (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA Airworthiness Directive 2014-0156, dated July 3, 2014, for related information. This MCAI may be found in the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov/#!documentDetail;D=FAA- 2012-0636-0002. (2) Service information identified in this AD that is not incorporated by reference may be viewed at the addresses specified in paragraphs (l)(3) and (l)(4) of this AD. (l) Material Incorporated by Reference (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference (IBR) of the service information listed in this paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. (2) You must use this service information as applicable to do the actions required by this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise. (i) Airbus Service Bulletin A300-74-6003, Revision 06, dated January 27, 2014. (ii) Airbus Service Bulletin A310-74-2003, Revision 06, dated January 27, 2014. (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 account.airworth-eas@airbus.com; 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 April 10, 2015. Jeffrey E. Duven, Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2015-10181 Filed 5-11-15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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electrical short and potential loss of several (IBR) of the service information listed in this inclement weather. This AD requires
functions essential for safe flight. paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR installing a shunt of the rotary selector
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authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if information at the FAA, Transport Airplane
Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD
requested using the procedures found in 14
CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, WA. For information on the availability of docket on the Internet at http://
send your request to your principal inspector this material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221. www.regulations.gov/
or local Flight Standards District Office, as (5) You may view this service information #!docketDetail;D=FAA-2012-0636; or in
appropriate. If sending information directly that is incorporated by reference at the person at the Docket Management
to the manager of the ACO, send it to the National Archives and Records Facility, U.S. Department of
attention of the person identified in Transportation, Docket Operations,
Administration (NARA). For information on
paragraph (i) of this AD. Information may be M–30, West Building Ground Floor,
emailed to: 9-ANM-Seattle-ACO-AMOC- the availability of this material at NARA, call
Requests@faa.gov. 202–741–6030, or go to: http:// Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey
(2) Before using any approved AMOC, www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr- Avenue SE., Washington, DC.
notify your appropriate principal inspector, locations.html. For service information identified in
or lacking a principal inspector, the manager this AD, contact Airbus SAS,
Issued in Renton, Washington, on April 17,
of the local flight standards district office/ Airworthiness Office—EAW, 1 Rond
certificate holding district office. 2015.
Point Maurice Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac
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(3) An AMOC that provides an acceptable Victor Wicklund, Cedex, France; telephone +33 5 61 93 36
level of safety may be used for any repair Acting Manager, Transport Airplane 96; fax +33 5 61 93 44 51; email
required by this AD if it is approved by the Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
Boeing Commercial Airplanes Organization
account.airworth-eas@airbus.com;
Designation Authorization (ODA) that has [FR Doc. 2015–10069 Filed 5–11–15; 8:45 am] Internet http://www.airbus.com. You
been authorized by the Manager, Seattle BILLING CODE 4910–13–P may view this referenced service
ACO, to make those findings. For a repair information at the FAA, Transport
method to be approved, the repair must meet Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue
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SW., Renton, WA. For information on increase restart capability without flight crew such a rare event occurring on a GE-
the availability of this material at the action. powered Airbus airplane
FAA, call 425–227–1221. It is also Since that [EASA] AD was issued, simultaneously with the non-selection
erroneous instructions have been identified
available on the Internet at http:// of continuous relight by well-trained
in various revisions of related Airbus Service
www.regulations.gov by searching for Bulletins (SB) A310–74–2003, SB A300–74– crew members.
and locating Docket No. FAA–2012– 6003 and SB A300–74–9001, which meant From these statements, we infer that
0636. that some of the instructions could not be FedEx is requesting that we withdraw
accomplished and resulted in additional the SNPRM (79 FR 12424, March 5,
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dan work for aeroplanes already modified. 2014) based on the rarity of engine
Rodina, Aerospace Engineer, For the reason described above, this flameout events. We disagree with this
International Branch, ANM–116, [EASA] AD retains the requirements of EASA request. EASA’s determination for
Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, AD 2011–0113, which is superseded, allows corrective action in the MCAI is based
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA additional compliance time and requires the
modification of the aeroplanes in accordance
on a risk assessment of the worldwide
98057–3356; telephone 425–227–2125; fleet, and not limited to the experience
fax 425–227–1149. with the instructions of the latest applicable
Airbus SB revision. of the commenter’s operations. While
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: For aeroplanes that have already been these events might not have happened
partially modified by an earlier (incorrect) on the commenter’s airplanes,
Discussion issue of an SB, as applicable, this [EASA] AD inclement weather is likely to occur
We issued a supplemental notice of requires additional work. during any flight, and at any altitude.
proposed rulemaking (SNPRM) to You may examine the MCAI in the Both the PMC-controlled and FADEC-
amend 14 CFR part 39 by adding an AD AD docket on the Internet at http:// controlled engines remain susceptible to
that would apply to certain Airbus www.regulations.gov/#!documentDetail; flameout during inclement weather
Model A300 B4–601, B4–603, and B4– D=FAA-2012-0636-0002. without corrective actions to address the
605R airplanes; Model A300 F4–605R unsafe condition. While we frequently
Comments utilize flightcrew procedures as interim
airplanes; Model A300 C4–605R Variant
F airplanes; and Model A310–204 and We gave the public the opportunity to actions to address an unsafe condition,
–304 airplanes; powered by GE Model participate in developing this AD. We when available we consider a design
CF6–80C2 series engines. The SNPRM have considered the comments received. solution to mitigate the unsafe condition
published in the Federal Register on The following presents the comments to be more effective than relying on
March 5, 2014 (79 FR 12424). We received on the SNPRM (79 FR 12424, flightcrew procedures alone. We have
preceded the SNPRM with a notice of March 5, 2014) and the FAA’s response determined that it is necessary to
proposed rulemaking (NPRM) that to each comment. proceed with issuing this AD to
published in the Federal Register on Request To Withdraw the SNPRM (79 adequately address the identified unsafe
June 18, 2012 (77 FR 36211). FR 12424, March 5, 2014) Based on the condition. Affected operators, however,
The European Aviation Safety Agency Rarity of Flameout Events may request approval of an alternative
(EASA), which is the Technical Agent method of compliance (AMOC), as
FedEx stated that data presented by specified in paragraph (j)(1) of this AD
for the Member States of the European GE showed that since January 2008, a
Union, has issued EASA Airworthiness (designated as paragraph (i)(1) of the
total of seven engine flameouts SNPRM (79 FR 12424, March 5, 2014),
Directive 2014–0156, dated July 3, 2014 attributed to inclement weather have
(referred to after this as the Mandatory by submitting data substantiating that
been reported across the entire global the AMOC would provide an acceptable
Continuing Airworthiness Information, population of all GE Model CF6–80C2
or ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe level of safety. We have not changed
and CF6–80El series engines. FedEx this AD in this regard.
condition on Airbus Model A300 B4– pointed out that this corresponds to
601, B4–603, and B4–605R airplanes; around 30 million flight hours and over Request To Withdraw the SNPRM (79
Model A300 F4–605R airplanes; Model 7 million flight departures. FedEx stated FR 12424, March 5, 2014) Based on
A300 C4–605R Variant F airplanes; and that the last event affecting an Airbus Unreasonable Risk Factor
Model A310–204 and –304 airplanes; airplane was reported in 2006 and FedEx stated that one of the primary
powered by GE Model CF6–80C2 series involved a power management justifications the FAA is using to
engines. The MCAI states: controlled (PMC) engine. FedEx asserted establish the need for the SNPRM (79
Two single flame-out events, attributed to that there has never been an inclement- FR 12424, March 5, 2014) is the concern
inclement weather, occurred on Airbus Wide weather-related engine flameout on a that a long engine restart sequence
Body (WB) aeroplanes powered with GE full authority digital engine control could result in reduced controllability
CF6–80C2 engines. (FADEC) CF6–80C2-powered Airbus of the airplane ‘‘especially at low
In the original design of Airbus WB airplane reported to GE. FedEx stated altitude.’’ FedEx agreed that an inability
aeroplanes, no auto-relight function is
embodied. This means that, in case where the
that, in the text of the SNPRM (79 FR to achieve timely relight at low altitude
flight crew does not select continuous relight 12424, March 5, 2014), the FAA cites would present a greater risk of an unsafe
and a flame-out event occurs, a long engine the occurrence of two single-engine condition occurring and would perhaps
restart sequence is necessary. flameout events. FedEx stated that, provide ample justification for the
This condition, if not corrected (if both while it cannot be certain which events subject modification. However, FedEx
engines have flamed out simultaneously), the FAA is referring to, it can asserted that all data provided by GE
could possibly result in significantly reduced confidently assert that those events did indicate that this phenomenon does not
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control of the aeroplane, especially at low not occur on a FedEx-operated airplane. occur at low altitudes. FedEx also stated
altitude. FedEx remarked that, if an event has that analysis of the primary root cause
To address this potentially unsafe
condition, Airbus designed a modification by
occurred within the last eight years and for the engine flameouts suggests that
introducing auto-relight function for involved a FADEC-controlled engine, the flight envelope of concern is
aeroplanes powered by GE CF6–80C2 engines GE is unaware of it. FedEx asked that between approximately 10,000 feet
and EASA issued AD 2011–0113 to require the FAA consider, based on this above sea level (ASL) and 35,000 feet
installation of that auto-relight function to experience, the extreme unlikelihood of ASL during idle descent. FedEx
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Authority for This Rulemaking Examining the AD Docket A300 F4–605R airplanes; Model A300 C4–
605R Variant F airplanes; and Model A310–
Title 49 of the United States Code You may examine the AD docket on 204 and –304 airplanes; certificated in any
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue the Internet at http:// category; all serial numbers, powered by
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, www.regulations.gov/ General Electric (GE) Model CF6–80C2 series
section 106, describes the authority of #!docketDetail;D=FAA-2012-0636; or in engines.
the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII: person at the Docket Management
(d) Subject
Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more Facility between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.,
detail the scope of the Agency’s Monday through Friday, except Federal Air Transport Association (ATA) of
holidays. The AD docket contains this America Code 74, Ignition.
authority.
We are issuing this rulemaking under AD, the regulatory evaluation, any (e) Reason
the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII, comments received, and other This AD was prompted by reports of two
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: information. The street address for the single-engine flameout events during
General requirements.’’ Under that Docket Operations office (telephone inclement weather. We are issuing this AD to
section, Congress charges the FAA with 800–647–5527) is in the ADDRESSES prevent a long engine restart sequence after
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in section. a non-selection of continuous relight by the
air commerce by prescribing regulations crew and a flameout event of both engines,
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 which could result in reduced controllability
for practices, methods, and procedures
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation of the airplane, especially at low altitude.
the Administrator finds necessary for
safety in air commerce. This regulation safety, Incorporation by reference, (f) Compliance
is within the scope of that authority Safety.
Comply with this AD within the
because it addresses an unsafe condition Adoption of the Amendment compliance times specified, unless already
that is likely to exist or develop on done.
Accordingly, under the authority
products identified in this rulemaking (g) Modification
delegated to me by the Administrator,
action.
the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as Within 6,000 flight hours or 30 months
Regulatory Findings follows: after the effective date of this AD, whichever
occurs later: Modify the airplane by installing
We determined that this AD will not PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS a shunt of the rotary selector (introducing an
have federalism implications under DIRECTIVES auto-relight function), in accordance with the
Executive Order 13132. This AD will Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus
not have a substantial direct effect on ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 Service Bulletin A300–74–6003, Revision 06,
the States, on the relationship between continues to read as follows: dated January 27, 2014 (for Model A300 B4–
the national government and the States, Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
601, B4–603, and B4–605R airplanes; Model
or on the distribution of power and A300 F4–605R airplanes; and Model A300
responsibilities among the various § 39.13 [Amended] C4–605R Variant F airplanes); or Airbus
levels of government. Service Bulletin A310–74–2003, Revision 06,
■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding dated January 27, 2014 (for Model A310–204
For the reasons discussed above, I the following new airworthiness and –304 airplanes).
certify that this AD: directive (AD):
1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory (h) Actions for Previously Modified
2015–09–08 Airbus: Amendment 39–18154. Airplanes
action’’ under Executive Order 12866;
Docket No. FAA–2012–0636; Directorate
2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the Identifier 2012–NM–037–AD. For airplanes which have already been
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures modified in accordance with the
(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); (a) Effective Date requirements of paragraph (g) of this AD
3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in This AD becomes effective June 16, 2015. before the effective date of this AD: Within
2,200 flight hours or 30 months after the
Alaska; and (b) Affected ADs effective date of this AD, whichever occurs
4. Will not have a significant later, accomplish the work tasks, in
None.
economic impact, positive or negative, accordance with the Accomplishment
on a substantial number of small entities (c) Applicability Instructions of the service information
under the criteria of the Regulatory This AD applies to Airbus Model A300 B4– specified in Table 1 to this paragraph of this
Flexibility Act. 601, B4–603, and B4–605R airplanes; Model AD.
TABLE 1 TO PARAGRAPH (h) OF THIS AD—WORK TASKS
Accomplish the identified work tasks in accordance with
For Model— Previously modified using— the instructions of—
A300 B4–601, B4–603, and B4–605R airplanes, Model Airbus Service Bulletin Work Tasks 831–802001 and 831–803001 using Airbus
A300 F4–605R airplanes, and Model A300 C4–605R A300–74–6003, dated Service Bulletin A300–74–6003, Revision 06, dated
Variant F airplanes. July 2, 2010. January 27, 2014.
A300 B4–601, B4–603, and B4–605R airplanes, Model Airbus Service Bulletin Work Tasks 831–802001 and 831–803001 using Airbus
A300 F4–605R airplanes, and Model A300 C4–605R A300–74–6003, Revision Service Bulletin A300–74–6003, Revision 06, dated
Variant F airplanes. 01, dated April 1, 2011. January 27, 2014.
A300 B4–601, B4–603, and B4–605R airplanes, Model Airbus Service Bulletin Work Tasks 831–802001 and 831–803001 using Airbus
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A300 F4–605R airplanes, and Model A300 C4–605R A300–74–6003, Revision Service Bulletin A300–74–6003, Revision 06, dated
Variant F airplanes. 02, dated February 9, January 27, 2014.
2012.
A300 B4–601, B4–603, and B4–605R airplanes, Model Airbus Service Bulletin Work Task 831–803001 using Airbus Service Bulletin
A300 F4–605R airplanes, and Model A300 C4–605R A300–74–6003, Revision A300–74–6003, Revision 06, dated January 27,
Variant F airplanes. 03, dated May 10, 2012. 2014.
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TABLE 1 TO PARAGRAPH (h) OF THIS AD—WORK TASKS—Continued
Accomplish the identified work tasks in accordance with
For Model— Previously modified using— the instructions of—
A310–204 and –304 airplanes ......................................... Airbus Service Bulletin Work Tasks 831–802001 and 831–803001 using Airbus
A310–74–2003, dated Service Bulletin A310–74–2003, Revision 06, dated
July 2, 2010. January 27, 2014.
A310–204 and –304 airplanes ......................................... Airbus Service Bulletin Work Tasks 831–802001 and 831–803001 using Airbus
A310–74–2003, Revision Service Bulletin A310–74–2003, Revision 06, dated
01, dated April 1, 2011. January 27, 2014.
A310–204 and –304 airplanes ......................................... Airbus Service Bulletin Work Tasks 831–802001 and 831–803001 using Airbus
A310–74–2003, Revision Service Bulletin A310–74–2003, Revision 06, dated
02, dated February 9, January 27, 2014.
2012.
A310–204 and –304 airplanes ......................................... Airbus Service Bulletin Work Task 831–803001 using Airbus Service Bulletin
A310–74–2003, Revision A310–74 2003, Revision 06, dated January 27, 2014.
03, dated May 10, 2012.
(i) Credit for Previous Actions Flight Standards District Office, as Office—EAW, 1 Rond Point Maurice
(1) This paragraph provides credit for the appropriate. If sending information directly Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France;
actions required by paragraph (g) of this AD, to the International Branch, send it to ATTN: telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61
if those actions were performed before the Dan Rodina, Aerospace Engineer, 93 44 51; email account.airworth-eas@
effective date of this AD using the applicable International Branch, ANM–116, Transport airbus.com; Internet http://www.airbus.com.
service information specified in paragraphs Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind (4) You may view this service information
(i)(1)(i) and (i)(2)(ii) of this AD, and provided Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356; at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate,
that the additional work in Airbus Service telephone 425–227–2125; fax 425–227–1149. 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For
Bulletin A300–74–6003, Revision 06, dated Information may be emailed to: 9-ANM-116- information on the availability of this
January 27, 2014; or Airbus Service Bulletin AMOC-REQUESTS@faa.gov. Before using material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221.
A310–74–2003, Revision 06, dated January any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate (5) You may view this service information
27, 2014; is done, as required by paragraph principal inspector, or lacking a principal that is incorporated by reference at the
(g) of this AD. inspector, the manager of the local flight National Archives and Records
standards district office/certificate holding Administration (NARA). For information on
(i) For Model A300 B4–601, B4–603, and
district office. The AMOC approval letter the availability of this material at NARA, call
B4–605R airplanes, Model A300 F4–605R
must specifically reference this AD. 202–741–6030, or go to: http://
airplanes, and Model A300 C4–605R Variant
(2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-
F airplanes: Airbus Mandatory Service
requirement in this AD to obtain corrective locations.html.
Bulletin A300–74–6003, Revision 04, dated
actions from a manufacturer, the action must
January 9, 2013, which is not incorporated by Issued in Renton, Washington, on April 10,
be accomplished using a method approved
reference in this AD. 2015.
by the Manager, International Branch, ANM–
(ii) For Model A310–204 and –304
116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or Jeffrey E. Duven,
airplanes: Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin
the European Aviation Safety Agency Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate,
A310–74–2003, Revision 04, dated January 9, (EASA); or Airbus’s EASA Design
2013, which is not incorporated by reference Aircraft Certification Service.
Organization Approval (DOA). If approved by
in this AD. the DOA, the approval must include the
[FR Doc. 2015–10181 Filed 5–11–15; 8:45 am]
(2) This paragraph provides credit for the DOA-authorized signature. BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
actions required by paragraph (g) of this AD,
if those actions were performed before the (k) Related Information
effective date of this AD using the applicable (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
service information specified in paragraphs Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA
(i)(2)(i) and (i)(2)(ii) of this AD. Airworthiness Directive 2014–0156, dated Federal Aviation Administration
(i) For Model A300 B4–601, B4–603, and July 3, 2014, for related information. This
B4–605R airplanes, Model A300 F4–605R MCAI may be found in the AD docket on the
airplanes, and Model A300 C4–605R Variant
14 CFR Part 39
Internet at http://www.regulations.gov/
F airplanes: Airbus Service Bulletin A300– #!documentDetail;D=FAA-2012-0636-0002. [Docket No. FAA–2012–1107; Directorate
74–6003, Revision 05, dated May 23, 2013, (2) Service information identified in this Identifier 2011–NM–216–AD; Amendment
which is not incorporated by reference in this AD that is not incorporated by reference may 39–18143; AD 2015–08–07]
AD. be viewed at the addresses specified in
(ii) For Model A310–204 and –304 paragraphs (l)(3) and (l)(4) of this AD. RIN 2120–AA64
airplanes: Airbus Service Bulletin A310–74–
2003, Revision 05, dated May 23, 2013, (l) Material Incorporated by Reference Airworthiness Directives; Zodiac
which is not incorporated by reference in this (1) The Director of the Federal Register Aerotechnics (Formerly Intertechnique
AD. approved the incorporation by reference Aircraft Systems) Oxygen Mask
(IBR) of the service information listed in this Regulators
(j) Other FAA AD Provisions paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR
The following provisions also apply to this part 51. AGENCY: Federal Aviation
AD: (2) You must use this service information Administration (FAA), Department of
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(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance as applicable to do the actions required by Transportation (DOT).
(AMOCs): The Manager, International this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise.
Branch, ANM–116, Transport Airplane (i) Airbus Service Bulletin A300–74–6003, ACTION: Final rule.
Directorate, FAA, has the authority to Revision 06, dated January 27, 2014.
approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested (ii) Airbus Service Bulletin A310–74–2003, SUMMARY: We are adopting a new
using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. Revision 06, dated January 27, 2014. airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your (3) For service information identified in Zodiac Aerotechnics (formerly
request to your principal inspector or local this AD, contact Airbus SAS, Airworthiness Intertechnique Aircraft Systems) oxygen
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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 16, 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 27077 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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