80 FR 30608 - Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 103 (May 29, 2015)

Page Range		30608-30612
FR Document		2015-11393
We are superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2014-09-05, for certain Airbus Model A330-200 and -300 series airplanes, and Model A340-200 and -300 series airplanes. AD 2014-09-05 required repetitive inspections of certain sidestay upper cardan pins of the main landing gear (MLG) and associated nuts and retainer assemblies, and pin replacement if necessary. This AD was prompted by a determination that a previously optional measurement is necessary to address the identified unsafe condition. This new AD continues to require a detailed inspection for visible chrome of each affected MLG sidestay upper cardan pin, associated nuts, and retainer assembly, and pin replacement if needed, and adds new requirements for measuring cardan pin clearance dimensions (gap check), doing corrective actions, and reporting all findings. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct migration of the sidestay upper cardan pin, which could result in disconnection of the sidestay upper arm from the airplane structure, and could result in a landing gear collapse and consequent damage to the airplane and injury to occupants.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2014-0584; Directorate Identifier 2014-NM-092-AD; 
Amendment 39-18158; AD 2015-10-03]
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) 2014-09-05, 
for certain Airbus Model A330-200 and -300 series airplanes, and Model 
A340-200 and -300 series airplanes. AD 2014-09-05 required repetitive 
inspections of certain sidestay upper cardan pins of the main landing 
gear (MLG) and associated nuts and retainer assemblies, and pin 
replacement if necessary. This AD was prompted by a determination that 
a previously optional measurement is necessary to address the 
identified unsafe condition. This new AD continues to require a 
detailed inspection for visible chrome of each affected MLG sidestay 
upper cardan pin, associated nuts, and retainer assembly, and pin 
replacement if needed, and adds new requirements for measuring cardan 
pin clearance dimensions (gap check), doing corrective actions, and 
reporting all findings. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct 
migration of the sidestay upper cardan pin, which could result in 
disconnection of the sidestay upper arm from the airplane structure, 
and could result in a landing

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gear collapse and consequent damage to the airplane and injury to 
occupants.

DATES: This AD becomes effective July 6, 2015.
    The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by 
reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of May 14, 2014 
(79 FR 23909, April 29, 2014).

ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov/#!docketDetail;D=FAA-2014-0584; 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--EAL, 1 Rond Point Maurice Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac 
Cedex, France; telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61 93 45 80; 
email airworthiness.A330-A340@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-
0584.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Vladimir Ulyanov, Aerospace Engineer, 
International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; telephone 425-227-1138; 
fax 425-227-1149.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

Discussion

    We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR 
part 39 to supersede AD 2014-09-05, Amendment 39-17840 (79 FR 23909, 
April 29, 2014). AD 2014-09-05 applied to certain Airbus Model A330-200 
and -300 series airplanes, and Model A340-200 and -300 series 
airplanes. The NPRM published in the Federal Register on August 26, 
2014 (79 FR 50863).
    The European Aviation Safety Agency, which is the Technical Agent 
for the Member States of the European Union, has issued EASA 
Airworthiness Directive 2014-0066, corrected March 20, 2014 (referred 
to after this as the Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or 
``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition on certain Airbus Model 
A330-200 and -300 series airplanes, and Model A340-200 and -300 series 
airplanes. The MCAI states:

    An A330 aeroplane equipped with Basic (main landing gear) MLG 
was rolling out after landing when it experienced a nose wheel 
steering fault (unrelated to the safety subject addressed by this 
[EASA] AD), which resulted in the crew stopping the aeroplane on the 
taxiway after vacating the runway.
    The subsequent investigation revealed that the right-hand MLG 
sidestay upper cardan pin had migrated out of position. The sidestay 
upper cardan nut and retainer were found in the landing gear bay 
detached from the upper cardan pin. The nut and the retainer were 
still bolted together.
    This condition, if not detected and corrected, could lead to a 
complete migration of the sidestay upper cardan pin and a 
disconnection of the sidestay upper arm from the aeroplane 
structure, possibly resulting in MLG collapse with consequent damage 
to the aeroplane and injury to occupants.
    To address this potential condition, Airbus published Alert 
Operators Transmission (AOT) A32L003-14, providing inspection 
instructions.
    For the reasons described above, this [EASA] AD requires 
accomplishment of repetitive [detailed inspections for visible 
chrome] of the MLG upper cardan pin, nut and retainer [and pin 
replacement if necessary]. This [EASA] AD also requires 
accomplishment of a gap check between wing rear spar fitting lugs 
and the bush flanges [and corrective actions if necessary. 
Corrective actions include repair or replacement of the cardan pin 
assembly].

You may examine the MCAI in the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov/#!documentDetail;D=FAA-2014-0584-0003.

Comments

    We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing 
this AD. The following presents the comments received on the NPRM (79 
FR 50863, August 26, 2014) and the FAA's response to each comment.

Request To Match the Applicability of Terminating Action to Inspections

    U.S. Airways requested that we revise the affected airplanes of 
paragraph (h) of the NPRM (79 FR 50863, August 26, 2014) to match those 
of paragraph (g) of the NPRM. U.S. Airways stated that paragraph (g) of 
the NPRM limits the repetitive inspections to MLG that have exceeded 8 
years since first overhaul but not yet had a second overhaul; whereas 
paragraph (h) of the NPRM provides a new terminating action to the 
repetitive inspections, but does not limit the applicability to MLG 
that have exceeded 8 years since first overhaul but not yet had a 
second overhaul.
    We agree to revise the affected airplanes of paragraph (h) of this 
AD because the terminating action provisions of paragraph (h) of the 
NPRM (79 FR 50863, August 26, 2014) was intended to apply to the same 
subset of affected airplanes identified in paragraph (g)(1) of the 
NPRM. We have changed the language in paragraph (h) of this AD by 
limiting the affected airplanes to those identified in paragraph (g)(1) 
of this AD.

Request To Change Compliance Time of Sending Results of Gap Check

    U.S. Airways requested that we revise the compliance time for 
sending the results of the inspection and gap check to Airbus from 
``before further flight'' to ``within 30 days.'' U.S. Airways stated 
that paragraph (h)(2)(i) of the NPRM (79 FR 50863, August 26, 2014) 
states to send inspection findings to Airbus ``before further flight,'' 
if the gap check result measures between 0.6 mm and 1.5 mm, and 
paragraph (h)(2)(ii) states to repair within 30 days. U.S. Airways 
stated that mechanics who inspect the cardan pin typically do not send 
data directly to Airbus and that since the repair is not required for 
30 days after the inspection, communicating the inspection findings 
should not restrict aircraft flight.
    We agree to revise the compliance time because the proposed 
compliance time for sending the results of the inspection and gap check 
does not affect the compliance time for accomplishment of the repair. 
We have changed the compliance time in paragraph (h)(2)(i) of this AD 
from before further flight, to 30 days. This difference has been 
coordinated with EASA.

Request To Allow Replacement of Cardan Pin Assembly as Terminating 
Action

    U.S. Airways requested that we allow the replacement of the cardan 
pin assembly to be considered as a terminating action. Paragraph (h)(1) 
of the NPRM (79 FR 50863, August 26, 2014) would mandate the 
replacement of the cardan pin if the gap is found to be greater than 
1.5mm. However paragraph (h)(2) of the NPRM would require an approved 
repair for smaller gaps. US Airways suggested that the AD also allow 
the replacement of the cardan pin assembly before further flight as an 
alternative to the actions specified in paragraphs (h)(2)(i) and 
(h)(2)(ii) of the NPRM.
    We agree with the request to allow replacement of the cardan pin 
assembly as an alternative to small repairs because replacing the 
cardan pin assembly is terminating action regardless of the size of the 
gap. We have revised paragraph (h) of this AD to

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provide for replacement of the cardan pin assembly as an option to 
doing a repair.

Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51

    The manufacturer has issued Airbus AOT A32L003-14, dated March 10, 
2014. The service information describes procedures for inspecting 
sidestay upper cardan pins of the MLG and associated nuts and retainer 
assemblies. 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.

Conclusion

    We reviewed the available data, including the comments received, 
and determined that air safety and the public interest require adopting 
this AD with the changes described previously and minor editorial 
changes. We have determined that these changes:
     Are consistent with the intent that was proposed in the 
NPRM (79 FR 50863, August 26, 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 50863, August 26, 2014).

Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this AD affects 83 airplanes of U.S. registry.
    The actions required by AD 2014-09-05, Amendment 39-17840 (79 FR 
23909, April 29, 2014), and retained in this AD take about 1 work-hour 
per product, at an average labor rate of $85 per work-hour. Required 
parts cost $0 per product. Based on these figures, the estimated cost 
of the actions that were required by AD 2014-09-05 is $85 per product.
    We also estimate that it will take about 1 work-hour per product to 
comply with the new basic requirements of this AD. The average labor 
rate is $85 per work-hour. Based on these figures, we estimate the cost 
of this AD on U.S. operators to be $7,055, or $85 per product.
    In addition, we estimate that any necessary follow-on actions will 
take about 4 work-hours and require parts costing $7,530, for a cost of 
$7,870 per product. We have no way of determining the number of 
aircraft that might need these actions.

Paperwork Reduction Act

    A federal agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not 
required to respond to, nor shall a person be subject to penalty for 
failure to comply with a collection of information subject to the 
requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act unless that collection of 
information displays a current valid OMB control number. The control 
number for the collection of information required by this AD is 2120-
0056. The paperwork cost associated with this AD has been detailed in 
the Costs of Compliance section of this document and includes time for 
reviewing instructions, as well as completing and reviewing the 
collection of information. Therefore, all reporting associated with 
this AD is mandatory. Comments concerning the accuracy of this burden 
and suggestions for reducing the burden should be directed to the FAA 
at 800 Independence Ave. SW., Washington, DC 20591, ATTN: Information 
Collection Clearance Officer, AES-200.

Authority for This Rulemaking

    Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to 
issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the 
authority of the FAA Administrator. ``Subtitle VII: Aviation 
Programs,'' describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's 
authority.
    We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in 
``Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: General 
requirements.'' Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with 
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing 
regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator 
finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within 
the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition 
that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this 
rulemaking action.

Regulatory Findings

    We determined that this AD will not have federalism implications 
under Executive Order 13132. This AD will not have a substantial direct 
effect on the States, on the relationship between the national 
government and the States, or on the distribution of power and 
responsibilities among the various levels of government.
    For the reasons discussed above, I certify that this AD:
    1. Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive Order 
12866;
    2. Is not a ``significant rule'' under the DOT Regulatory Policies 
and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979);
    3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska; and
    4. Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or 
negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria 
of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.

Examining the AD Docket

    You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov/#!docketDetail;D=FAA-2014-0584; or in person at the 
Docket Management Facility between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through 
Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket contains this AD, the 
regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and other information. 
The street address for the Docket Operations office (telephone 800-647-
5527) is in the ADDRESSES section.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39

    Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by 
reference, Safety.

Adoption of the Amendment

    Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the 
Administrator, the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows:

PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

0
1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows:

    Authority:  49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.


Sec.  39.13  [Amended]

0
2. The FAA amends Sec.  39.13 by removing Airworthiness Directive (AD) 
2014-09-05, Amendment 39-17840 (79 FR 23909, April 29, 2014), and 
adding the following new AD:

2015-10-03 Airbus: Amendment 39-18158. Docket No. FAA-2014-0584; 
Directorate Identifier 2014-NM-092-AD.

(a) Effective Date

    This AD becomes effective July 6, 2015.

(b) Affected ADs

    This AD replaces AD 2014-09-05, Amendment 39-17840 (79 FR 23909, 
April 29, 2014).

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to the airplanes identified in paragraphs (c)(1) 
and (c)(2) of this AD, certificated in any category.
    (1) Airbus Model A330-201, -202, -203, -223, -243, -301, -302, -
303, -321, -322, -323, -341, -342, and -343 airplanes, all 
manufacturer serial numbers (MSNs), equipped with basic (201252 
series) main landing gear (MLG), or growth (201490 series) MLG.
    (2) Airbus Model A340-211, -212, -213, -311, -312, and -313 
airplanes, all MSNs, equipped with basic (201252 series) MLG or 
growth (201490 series) MLG.

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(d) Subject

    Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 32, Landing 
Gear.

(e) Reason

    This AD was prompted by a report of a sidestay upper cardan pin 
of the MLG migrating out of position. We are issuing this AD to 
detect and correct migration of the sidestay upper cardan pin, which 
could result in disconnection of the sidestay upper arm from the 
airplane structure, and could result in a landing gear collapse and 
consequent damage to the airplane and injury to occupants.

(f) Compliance

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

(g) Retained Repetitive Detailed Inspections With No Changes

    This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (g) of AD 
2014-09-05, Amendment 39-17840 (79 FR 23909, April 29, 2014), with 
no changes.
    (1) For airplanes identified in paragraphs (g)(1)(i) and 
(g)(1)(ii) of this AD on which the affected MLG has exceeded 8 years 
since first overhaul, as of May 14, 2014 (the effective date of AD 
2014-09-05, Amendment 39-17840 (79 FR 23909, April 29, 2014), except 
those MLG that have had a second overhaul: Within 30 days after May 
14, 2014, accomplish a detailed inspection for visible chrome of 
each affected MLG sidestay upper cardan pin, and associated nut and 
retainer assembly, in accordance with the instructions of Airbus 
Alert Operators Transmission (AOT) A32L003-14, dated March 10, 2014, 
including Appendices 1, 2, and 3 (the issue date is not specified on 
the appendices).
    (i) Airplanes equipped with any MLG sidestay upper cardan pin 
subassembly part number (P/N) 201267202 (on 201252 series MLG).
    (ii) Airplanes equipped with any MLG sidestay upper cardan pin 
subassembly P/N 201483202 (on 201490 series MLG).
    (2) If, during any inspection required by paragraph (g)(1) of 
this AD, no pin chrome is visible inboard of the wing rear spar 
fitting lug, repeat the detailed inspection for visible chrome 
specified in paragraph (g)(1) of this AD thereafter at intervals not 
to exceed 10 days.
    (3) If, during any inspection required by paragraphs (g)(1) or 
(g)(2) of this AD, a pin chrome is visible inboard of the wing rear 
spar fitting lug, before further flight, replace the affected cardan 
pin assembly, in accordance with the instructions of Airbus AOT 
A32L003-14, dated March 10, 2014, including Appendices 1, 2, and 3 
(the issue date is not specified on the appendices). Replacement of 
the affected cardan pin assembly terminates the repetitive 
inspections required by paragraph (g)(2) of this AD.
    Note 1 to paragraph (g) of this AD: MLG sidestay upper cardan 
pin subassembly P/N 201267202 (found in Airbus Illustrated Parts 
Catalogue (IPC) as item 32-11-18-01) includes the cardan pin P/N 
201267600. MLG sidestay upper cardan pin subassembly P/N 201483202 
(found in Airbus IPC as item 32-11-18-01) includes the cardan pin P/
N 201483600.

(h) New Terminating Action--Gap Check

    For airplanes identified in paragraphs (g)(1)(i) and (g)(1)(ii) 
of this AD on which the affected MLG has exceeded 8 years since 
first overhaul, as of May 14, 2014 (the effective date of AD 2014-
09-05, Amendment 39-17840 (79 FR 23909, April 29, 2014), except 
those MLG that have had a second overhaul: Within 4 months after the 
effective date of this AD: Measure the cardan pin clearance 
dimensions (gap check) and do the applicable corrective action 
specified in paragraph (h)(1) or (h)(2) of this AD. Measuring the 
gap check and doing the applicable corrective action specified in 
paragraph (h)(1) or (h)(2) of this AD, as applicable, terminates the 
inspections required by paragraphs (g)(1) and (g)(2) of this AD for 
that sidestay upper cardan pin, nut, and retainer only. The 
measurement must be done in accordance with Airbus AOT A32L003-14, 
dated March 10, 2014, including Appendices 1, 2, and 3 (the issue 
date is not specified on the appendices).
    (1) If the total clearance dimension (gap check result) is equal 
to or greater than 1.5 mm, before further flight, replace the cardan 
pin assembly, in accordance with Airbus AOT A32L003-14, dated March 
10, 2014, including Appendices 1, 2, and 3 (the issue date is not 
specified on the appendices).
    (2) If the total clearance dimension (gap check) is less than 
1.5 mm but greater than 0.6 mm, do the actions specified in 
paragraphs (h)(2)(i) or (h)(2)(ii) of this AD.
    (i) Do the actions specified in paragraphs (h)(2)(i)(A) and 
(h)(2)(i)(B) of this AD.
    (A) Within 30 days after accomplishing the gap check, send the 
information (Appendix 2 proforma, photographs, and the movement 
traceability sheet) specified in paragraph 4.2.3, ``Findings,'' of 
Airbus AOT A32L003-14, dated March 10, 2014, including Appendices 1, 
2, and 3 (the issue date is not specified on the appendices), to 
Airbus at the address specified in Appendix 2 (the issue date is not 
specified on this appendix) of Airbus AOT A32L003-14, dated March 
10, 2014.
    (B) Within 30 days after accomplishing the gap check, 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). If approved by the DOA, the approval must include the DOA-
authorized signature.
    (ii) Within 30 days after accomplishing the gap check, replace 
the cardan pin assembly, in accordance with Airbus AOT A32L003-14, 
dated March 10, 2014, including Appendices 1, 2, and 3 (the issue 
date is not specified on the appendices).

(i) New Reporting of Inspection Results

    For airplanes on which a gap check specified in paragraph (h) of 
this AD has been done: Except as required by paragraph (h)(2)(i) of 
this AD, at the applicable time specified in paragraphs (i)(1) and 
(i)(2) of this AD, report all findings (including no findings) to 
Airbus, in accordance with Airbus AOT A32L003-14, dated March 10, 
2014, including Appendices 1, 2, and 3, (the issue date is not 
specified on the appendices).
    (1) If the gap check was done on or after the effective date of 
this AD: Submit the report within 30 days after the gap check.
    (2) If the gap check was done before the effective date of this 
AD: Submit the report within 30 days after the effective date of 
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: Vladimir 
Ulyanov, Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, ANM-116, 
Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, 
WA 98057-3356; telephone 425-227-1138; 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 EASA; 
or Airbus's EASA DOA. If approved by the DOA, the approval must 
include the DOA-authorized signature.
    (3) Reporting Requirements: A federal agency may not conduct or 
sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, nor shall a 
person be subject to a penalty for failure to comply with a 
collection of information subject to the requirements of the 
Paperwork Reduction Act unless that collection of information 
displays a current valid OMB Control Number. The OMB Control Number 
for this information collection is 2120-0056. Public reporting for 
this collection of information is estimated to be approximately 5 
minutes per response, including the time for reviewing instructions, 
completing and reviewing the collection of information. All 
responses to this collection of information are mandatory. Comments 
concerning the accuracy of this burden and suggestions for reducing 
the burden should be directed to the FAA at: 800 Independence Ave. 
SW., Washington, DC 20591, Attn: Information Collection Clearance 
Officer, AES-200.

(k) Related Information

    Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information (MCAI) 
EASA

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Airworthiness Directive 2014-0066 (Corrected March 20, 2014), for 
related information. You may examine the MCAI in the AD docket on 
the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov/#!docketDetail;D=FAA-
2014-0584.

(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.
    (3) The following service information was approved for IBR on 
May 14, 2014, (79 FR 23909, April 29, 2014).
    (i) Airbus Alert Operators Transmission A32L003-14, dated March 
10, 2014, including Appendices 1, 2, and 3 (the issue date is not 
specified on the appendices).
    (ii) Reserved.
    (4) For service information identified in this AD, contact 
Airbus SAS--Airworthiness Office--EAL, 1 Rond Point Maurice 
Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96; 
fax +33 5 61 93 45 80; email airworthiness.A330-A340@airbus.com; 
Internet http://www.airbus.com.
    (5) 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.
    (6) 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 30, 2015.
Michael Kaszycki,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification 
Service.
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flight, do all applicable related investigative Bulletin A3183, Revision 6, dated February 7, material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221.
and corrective actions, replace the inboard 2014, specifies to contact Boeing for (4) You may view this referenced service
and outboard midspar fittings with new appropriate action: Do corrective actions information at the FAA, Transport Airplane
parts, and do other specified actions before further flight using a method approved Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton,
(including installing new bushings and in accordance with the procedures specified WA. For information on the availability of
oversize fasteners), in accordance with part 2 in paragraph (k) of this AD. this material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221.
or part 3, as applicable, of the (5) You may view this service information
Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing 707 (j) Special Flight Permit that is incorporated by reference at the
Alert Service Bulletin A3183, Revision 6, Special flight permits, as described in National Archives and Records
dated February 7, 2014, except as required by Section 21.197 and Section 21.199 of the Administration (NARA). For information on
paragraph (i)(2) of this AD. Repeat the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR 21.197 the availability of this material at NARA, call
inspections required by paragraphs (g)(1), and 21.199), are not allowed. 202–741–6030, or go to: http://
(g)(2), and (g)(3) of this AD thereafter at the www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-
applicable intervals specified in table 2 or (k) Alternative Methods of Compliance locations.html.
table 3 of paragraph 1.E., ‘‘Compliance,’’ of (AMOCs)
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(1) The Manager, Los Angeles Aircraft 2015.
Revision 6, dated February 7, 2014, except as Certification Office (ACO), FAA, has the
required by paragraph (i)(1) of this AD. John P. Piccola, Jr.,
authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if
(1) A detailed inspection and a high requested using the procedures found in 14 Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
frequency eddy current inspection (HFEC) for CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
cracks in the inboard and outboard midspar send your request to your principal inspector [FR Doc. 2015–12858 Filed 5–28–15; 8:45 am]
fittings of the nacelle struts. or local Flight Standards District Office, as BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
(2) Open hole HFEC inspections for cracks appropriate. If sending information directly
in the torque bulkhead, midspar chords, drag
to the manager of the ACO, send it to the
fitting, and front spar support.
attention of the person identified in DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
(3) A surface HFEC inspection of the front
paragraph (l) of this AD. Information may be
spar support for cracks.
emailed to: 9-ANM-LAACO-AMOC- Federal Aviation Administration
(h) Mid-Interval Inspections and Requests@faa.gov.
Replacement of Nacelle Strut Midspar (2) Before using any approved AMOC,
notify your appropriate principal inspector,
14 CFR Part 39
Fittings
At the applicable time specified in table 4 or lacking a principal inspector, the manager [Docket No. FAA–2014–0584; Directorate
or 5 of paragraph 1.E., ‘‘Compliance,’’ of of the local flight standards district office/ Identifier 2014–NM–092–AD; Amendment
Boeing 707 Alert Service Bulletin A3183, certificate holding district office. 39–18158; AD 2015–10–03]
Revision 6, dated February 7, 2014: Do the (3) An AMOC that provides an acceptable
level of safety may be used for any repair RIN 2120–AA64
inspections required by paragraphs (h)(1),
(h)(2), and (h)(3) of this AD, in accordance required by this AD if it is approved by the
Boeing Commercial Airplanes Organization Airworthiness Directives; Airbus
with part 4 or part 5, as applicable, of the
Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing 707 Designation Authorization (ODA) that has Airplanes
Alert Service Bulletin A3183, Revision 6, been authorized by the Manager, Los Angeles
ACO, to make those findings. For a repair
AGENCY: Federal Aviation
dated February 7, 2014, except as required by Administration (FAA), Department of
paragraph (i)(2) of this AD. Do all applicable method to be approved, the repair must meet
the certification basis of the airplane and the Transportation (DOT).
related investigative, corrective, and other
specified actions (including installing new approval must specifically refer to this AD. ACTION: Final rule.
bushings and oversize fasteners) before (l) Related Information
further flight. Repeat the inspections required SUMMARY: We are superseding
by paragraphs (h)(1), (h)(2), and (h)(3) of this For more information about this AD, Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2014–09–
AD thereafter at the applicable intervals contact Chandra Ramdoss, Aerospace 05, for certain Airbus Model A330–200
specified in table 4 or 5 of paragraph 1.E., Engineer, Airframe Branch, ANM–120L, and –300 series airplanes, and Model
‘‘Compliance,’’ of Boeing 707 Alert Service FAA, Los Angeles ACO, 3960 Paramount A340–200 and –300 series airplanes. AD
Bulletin A3183, Revision 6, dated February 7, Boulevard, Lakewood, CA 90712–4137;
2014–09–05 required repetitive
2014. The threshold for the repetitive phone: 562–627–5239; fax: 562–627–5210;
email: chandraduth.ramdoss@faa.gov. inspections of certain sidestay upper
inspections required by paragraphs (h)(1),
cardan pins of the main landing gear
(h)(2), and (h)(3) of this AD is 1,500 flight (m) Material Incorporated by Reference
cycles or 48 months, whichever occurs first, (MLG) and associated nuts and retainer
since the most recent midspar fitting (1) The Director of the Federal Register assemblies, and pin replacement if
replacement. approved the incorporation by reference necessary. This AD was prompted by a
(1) A detailed inspection and a surface (IBR) of the service information listed in this determination that a previously optional
HFEC inspection for cracks in the inboard paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR measurement is necessary to address the
and outboard midspar fittings of the nacelle part 51.
identified unsafe condition. This new
struts. (2) You must use this service information
as applicable to do the actions required by AD continues to require a detailed
(2) An open hole HFEC inspection for inspection for visible chrome of each
cracks in the drag fitting and front spar this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.
support. (i) Boeing 707 Alert Service Bulletin affected MLG sidestay upper cardan pin,
(3) A surface HFEC inspection for cracks in A3183, Revision 6, dated February 7, 2014. associated nuts, and retainer assembly,
the front spar support. (ii) Reserved. and pin replacement if needed, and
(3) For service information identified in adds new requirements for measuring
(i) Exceptions to Service Information this AD, contact Boeing Commercial cardan pin clearance dimensions (gap
Specifications Airplanes, Attention: Data & Services check), doing corrective actions, and
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(1) Where Boeing 707 Alert Service Management, P.O. Box 3707, MC 2H–65,
reporting all findings. We are issuing
Bulletin A3183, Revision 6, dated February 7, Seattle, WA 98124–2207; telephone 206–
2014, specifies a compliance time ‘‘after the 544–5000, extension 1; fax 206–766–5680; this AD to detect and correct migration
Revision 6 date of this service bulletin,’’ this Internet https://www.myboeingfleet.com. You of the sidestay upper cardan pin, which
AD requires compliance within the specified may view this referenced service information could result in disconnection of the
compliance time after the effective date of at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, sidestay upper arm from the airplane
this AD. 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For structure, and could result in a landing

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provide for replacement of the cardan to penalty for failure to comply with a on a substantial number of small entities
pin assembly as an option to doing a collection of information subject to the under the criteria of the Regulatory
repair. requirements of the Paperwork Flexibility Act.
Reduction Act unless that collection of
Related Service Information Under 1 Examining the AD Docket
information displays a current valid
CFR Part 51 You may examine the AD docket on
OMB control number. The control
The manufacturer has issued Airbus number for the collection of information the Internet at http://
AOT A32L003–14, dated March 10, required by this AD is 2120–0056. The www.regulations.gov/
2014. The service information describes paperwork cost associated with this AD #!docketDetail;D=FAA-2014-0584; or in
procedures for inspecting sidestay has been detailed in the Costs of person at the Docket Management
upper cardan pins of the MLG and Compliance section of this document Facility between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.,
associated nuts and retainer assemblies. and includes time for reviewing Monday through Friday, except Federal
This service information is reasonably instructions, as well as completing and holidays. The AD docket contains this
available because the interested parties reviewing the collection of information. AD, the regulatory evaluation, any
have access to it through their normal Therefore, all reporting associated with comments received, and other
course of business or by the means this AD is mandatory. Comments information. The street address for the
identified in the ADDRESSES section of concerning the accuracy of this burden Docket Operations office (telephone
this AD. and suggestions for reducing the burden 800–647–5527) is in the ADDRESSES
Conclusion should be directed to the FAA at 800 section.
Independence Ave. SW., Washington, List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
We reviewed the available data, DC 20591, ATTN: Information
including the comments received, and Collection Clearance Officer, AES–200. Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
determined that air safety and the safety, Incorporation by reference,
public interest require adopting this AD Authority for This Rulemaking Safety.
with the changes described previously Title 49 of the United States Code
and minor editorial changes. We have specifies the FAA’s authority to issue Adoption of the Amendment
determined that these changes: rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, Accordingly, under the authority
• Are consistent with the intent that section 106, describes the authority of delegated to me by the Administrator,
was proposed in the NPRM (79 FR the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII: the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as
50863, August 26, 2014) for correcting Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more follows:
the unsafe condition; and detail the scope of the Agency’s
• Do not add any additional burden authority. PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
upon the public than was already We are issuing this rulemaking under DIRECTIVES
proposed in the NPRM (79 FR 50863, the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII,
August 26, 2014). Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39
General requirements.’’ Under that continues to read as follows:
Costs of Compliance
section, Congress charges the FAA with Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
We estimate that this AD affects 83 promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in
airplanes of U.S. registry. air commerce by prescribing regulations § 39.13 [Amended]
The actions required by AD 2014–09– for practices, methods, and procedures ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by
05, Amendment 39–17840 (79 FR the Administrator finds necessary for removing Airworthiness Directive (AD)
23909, April 29, 2014), and retained in safety in air commerce. This regulation 2014–09–05, Amendment 39–17840 (79
this AD take about 1 work-hour per is within the scope of that authority FR 23909, April 29, 2014), and adding
product, at an average labor rate of $85 because it addresses an unsafe condition the following new AD:
per work-hour. Required parts cost $0 that is likely to exist or develop on
per product. Based on these figures, the 2015–10–03 Airbus: Amendment 39–18158.
products identified in this rulemaking Docket No. FAA–2014–0584; Directorate
estimated cost of the actions that were action. Identifier 2014–NM–092–AD.
required by AD 2014–09–05 is $85 per
product. Regulatory Findings (a) Effective Date
We also estimate that it will take We determined that this AD will not This AD becomes effective July 6, 2015.
about 1 work-hour per product to have federalism implications under (b) Affected ADs
comply with the new basic Executive Order 13132. This AD will
requirements of this AD. The average This AD replaces AD 2014–09–05,
not have a substantial direct effect on Amendment 39–17840 (79 FR 23909, April
labor rate is $85 per work-hour. Based the States, on the relationship between 29, 2014).
on these figures, we estimate the cost of the national government and the States,
this AD on U.S. operators to be $7,055, or on the distribution of power and (c) Applicability
or $85 per product. responsibilities among the various This AD applies to the airplanes identified
In addition, we estimate that any levels of government. in paragraphs (c)(1) and (c)(2) of this AD,
necessary follow-on actions will take For the reasons discussed above, I certificated in any category.
about 4 work-hours and require parts certify that this AD: (1) Airbus Model A330–201, –202, –203,
costing $7,530, for a cost of $7,870 per 1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory –223, –243, –301, –302, –303, –321, –322,
product. We have no way of –323, –341, –342, and –343 airplanes, all
action’’ under Executive Order 12866;
manufacturer serial numbers (MSNs),
determining the number of aircraft that 2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the
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equipped with basic (201252 series) main
might need these actions. DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures landing gear (MLG), or growth (201490
(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); series) MLG.
Paperwork Reduction Act 3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in (2) Airbus Model A340–211, –212, –213,
A federal agency may not conduct or Alaska; and –311, –312, and –313 airplanes, all MSNs,
sponsor, and a person is not required to 4. Will not have a significant equipped with basic (201252 series) MLG or
respond to, nor shall a person be subject economic impact, positive or negative, growth (201490 series) MLG.

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Airworthiness Directive 2014–0066 action to enhance airspace management Reporting Points, dated August 6, 2014,
(Corrected March 20, 2014), for related within the National Airspace System and effective September 15, 2014. FAA
information. You may examine the MCAI in (NAS). Order 7400.9Y is publicly available as
the AD docket on the Internet at http:// listed in the ADDRESSES section of this
www.regulations.gov/#!docketDetail;D=FAA- DATES: Effective 0901 UTC, August 20,
2014-0584. 2015. The Director of the Federal final rule. FAA Order 7400.9Y lists
Register approves this incorporation by Class A, B, C, D, and E airspace areas,
(l) Material Incorporated by Reference air traffic service routes, and reporting
reference action under title 1, Code of
(1) The Director of the Federal Register Federal Regulations, part 51, subject to points.
approved the incorporation by reference the annual revision of FAA Order
(IBR) of the service information listed in this The Rule
7400.9 and publication of conforming
paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR This action amends Title 14, Code of
part 51. amendments.
Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 71 by
(2) You must use this service information ADDRESSES: FAA Order 7400.9Y, removing Class E airspace extending
as applicable to do the actions required by Airspace Designations and Reporting upward from 700 feet above the surface
this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise. Points, and subsequent amendments can at Forrest City Municipal Airport,
(3) The following service information was be viewed on line at http://
approved for IBR on May 14, 2014, (79 FR
Forrest City, AR. Controlled airspace is
www.faa.gov/airtraffic/publications/. no longer needed due to cancellation of
23909, April 29, 2014).
(i) Airbus Alert Operators Transmission The Order is also available for standard instrument approach
A32L003–14, dated March 10, 2014, inspection at the National Archives and procedures for IFR operations at the
including Appendices 1, 2, and 3 (the issue Records Administration (NARA). For airport.
date is not specified on the appendices). information on the availability of this The FAA has determined that this
(ii) Reserved. material at NARA, call 202–741–6030, regulation only involves an established
(4) For service information identified in or go to http://www.archives.gov/ body of technical regulations for which
this AD, contact Airbus SAS—Airworthiness federal_register/code_of_federal- frequent and routine amendments are
Office—EAL, 1 Rond Point Maurice Bellonte, regulations/ibr_locations.html. necessary to keep them operationally
31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone +33 FAA Order 7400.9, Airspace current, is non-controversial and
5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61 93 45 80; email Designations and Reporting Points, is
airworthiness.A330-A340@airbus.com;
unlikely to result in adverse or negative
Internet http://www.airbus.com.
published yearly and effective on comments. It, therefore, (1) is not a
(5) You may view this service information September 15. For further information, ‘‘significant regulatory action’’ under
at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, you can contact the Airspace Policy and Executive Order 12866; (2) is not a
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For ATC Regulations Group, Federal ‘‘significant rule’’ under DOT
information on the availability of this Aviation Administration, 800 Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44
material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221. Independence Avenue SW., FR 11034; February 26, 1979); and (3)
(6) You may view this service information Washington, DC 29591; telephone: 202– does not warrant preparation of a
that is incorporated by reference at the 267–8783. Regulatory Evaluation as the anticipated
National Archives and Records
Administration (NARA). For information on
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: impact is so minimal. Since this is a
the availability of this material at NARA, call Rebecca Shelby, Central Service Center, routine matter that only affects air traffic
202–741–6030, or go to: http:// Operations Support Group, Federal procedures and air navigation, it is
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr- Aviation Administration, Southwest certified that this rule, when
locations.html. Region, 2601 Meacham Blvd., Fort promulgated, does not have a significant
Issued in Renton, Washington, on April 30, Worth, TX 76137; telephone: 817–321– economic impact on a substantial
2015. 7740. number of small entities under the
Michael Kaszycki, SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.
The FAA’s authority to issue rules
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane History
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
regarding aviation safety is found in
On December 3, 2014, the FAA Title 49 of the United States Code.
[FR Doc. 2015–11393 Filed 5–28–15; 8:45 am]
published in the Federal Register a Subtitle I, Section 106 describes the
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) authority of the FAA Administrator.
to remove Class E airspace at Forrest Subtitle VII, Aviation Programs,
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION City, AR (79 FR 71710). Interested describes in more detail the scope of the
parties were invited to participate in agency’s authority. This rulemaking is
Federal Aviation Administration this rulemaking effort by submitting promulgated under the authority
written comments on the proposal to the described in Subtitle VII, Part A,
14 CFR Part 71 FAA. No comments were received. Class Subpart I, Section 40103. Under that
E airspace designations are published in section, the FAA is charged with
[Docket No. FAA–2014–0879; Airspace Paragraph 6005, of FAA Order 7400.9Y, prescribing regulations to assign the use
Docket No. 14–ASW–7]
dated August 6, 2014, and effective of airspace necessary to ensure the
Revocation of Class E Airspace; September 15, 2014, which is safety of aircraft and the efficient use of
Forrest City, AR incorporated by reference in 14 CFR airspace. This regulation is within the
part 71.1. The Class E airspace scope of that authority as it removes
AGENCY: Federal Aviation designations listed in this document controlled airspace at Forrest City
Administration (FAA), DOT. will be published subsequently in the Municipal Airport, Forrest City, AR.
Order.
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ACTION: Final rule.
Environmental Review
SUMMARY: This action removes Class E Availability and Summary of The FAA has determined that this
airspace at Forrest City Municipal Documents for Incorporation by action qualifies for categorical exclusion
Airport, Forrest City, AR, due to the Reference under the National Environmental
cancellation of Instrument Flight Rules This document amends FAA Order Policy Act in accordance with FAA
(IFR) operations. The FAA is taking this 7400.9Y, Airspace Designations and Order 1050.1E, ‘‘Environmental

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Document Created: 2015-12-15 15:31:39
Document Modified: 2015-12-15 15:31:39
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 July 6, 2015.
Contact		Vladimir Ulyanov, Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; telephone 425-227-1138; fax 425-227-1149.
FR Citation		80 FR 30608
RIN Number		2120-AA64
CFR Associated		Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety
80 FR 30608 - Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATIONFederal Aviation Administration

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
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