80 FR 34101 - Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 114 (June 15, 2015)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 114 (June 15, 2015)
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| FR Document | 2015-14228 |
[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 114 (Monday, June 15, 2015)] [Proposed Rules] [Pages 34101-34103] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2015-14228] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2015-1429; Directorate Identifier 2014-NM-246-AD] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Airbus Model A319-113, A319-114, A320-211, and A320-212 airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by a report that the aft mount pylon bolts of the CFM56-5 engines may have been installed using the wrong torque values. This proposed AD would require identification of engines that were installed using the wrong torque values and re-torque of the four aft mount pylon bolts of those engines. We are proposing this AD to detect and correct improper torque of the aft mount pylon bolts, which, if combined with any maintenance damage, could lead to aft engine mount failure, possibly resulting in engine detachment and consequent reduced control of the airplane. DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by July 30, 2015. ADDRESSES: You may send comments, using the procedures found in 14 CFR 11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following methods:Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments. Fax: 202-493-2251. Mail: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590. Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. For service information identified in this proposed AD, contact Airbus, Airworthiness Office--EIAS, 1 Rond Point Maurice Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone: +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax: +33 5 61 93 44 51; email [email protected]; Internet http://www.airbus.com. You may view this referenced service information at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 425-227-1221. Examining the AD Docket You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2015- 1429; 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 proposed AD, the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and other information. The street address for the Docket Operations office (telephone: 800-647-5527) is in the ADDRESSES section. Comments will be available in the AD docket shortly after receipt. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Sanjay Ralhan, Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; telephone: 425-227-1405; fax: 425-227-1149. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Comments Invited We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or arguments about this proposed AD. Send your comments to an address listed under the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2015-1429; Directorate Identifier 2014-NM-246-AD'' at the beginning of your comments. We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory, economic, environmental, and energy aspects of this proposed AD. We will consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend this proposed AD based on those comments. We will post all comments we receive, without change, to http://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information you provide. We will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal contact we receive about this proposed AD. Discussion The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical Agent for the Member States of the European Union, has issued EASA Airworthiness [[Page 34102]] Directive 2014-0258, dated November 28, 2014 (referred to after this as the Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or ``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for certain Airbus Model A319-113, A319- 114, A320-211, and A320-212 airplanes. The MCAI states: In the Aircraft Maintenance Manual (AMM) revision dated May 2013, a wrong torque value was added in AMM task 71-00-00-400-040- A01 ``Installation of the power plant with Engine Positioner TWW75E''. Temporary Revisions (TR) dated March 2014 were published by Airbus to correct the information and with AMM revision dated May 2014, Task 71-00-00-400-040-A01 was corrected to include the correct values. Notwithstanding those actions, static and fatigue analyses have concluded that this under-torque scenario negatively impacts the assembly performance, reducing the aft mount capability. This condition, if not corrected and if combined with any maintenance damage, could lead to aft engine mount failure, possibly resulting in engine detachment and consequent reduced control of the aeroplane. For the reasons described above, this [EASA] AD requires identification of CFM56-5 engines (those listed in TCDS EASA.E.067 [http://easa.europa.eu/document-library/type-certificates/easae067]) that were installed by using the wrong torque data of AMM instructions mentioned above and re-torque of the four aft mount pylon bolts of those engines. You may examine the MCAI in the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2015- 1429. Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 Airbus has issued Service Bulletin A320-71-1063, including Appendix 01, dated August 13, 2014. The service information describes procedures to detect and correct improper torque of the aft mount pylon bolts. The actions described in this service information are intended to correct the unsafe condition identified in the MCAI. This service information is reasonably available because the interested parties have access to it through their normal course of business or by the means identified in the ADDRESSES section of this NPRM. FAA's Determination and Requirements of This Proposed AD This product has been approved by the aviation authority of another country, and is approved for operation in the United States. Pursuant to our bilateral agreement with the State of Design Authority, we have been notified of the unsafe condition described in the MCAI and service information referenced above. We are proposing this AD because we evaluated all pertinent information and determined an unsafe condition exists and is likely to exist or develop on other products of the same type design. Costs of Compliance We estimate that this proposed AD affects 126 airplanes of U.S. registry. We also estimate that it would take about 2 work-hours per product to comply with the basic requirements of this proposed AD. The average labor rate is $85 per work-hour. Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of this proposed AD on U.S. operators to be $21,420, or $170 per product. Authority for This Rulemaking Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the authority of the FAA Administrator. ``Subtitle VII: Aviation Programs,'' describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's authority. We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in ``Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: General requirements.'' Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this rulemaking action. Regulatory Findings We determined that this proposed AD would not have federalism implications under Executive Order 13132. This proposed AD would 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 this proposed regulation: 1. Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive Order 12866; 2. Is not a ``significant rule'' under the DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); 3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska; and 4. Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by reference, Safety. The Proposed Amendment Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator, the FAA proposes to amend 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): Airbus: Docket No. FAA-2015-1429; Directorate Identifier 2014-NM- 246-AD. (a) Comments Due Date We must receive comments by July 30, 2015. (b) Affected ADs None. (c) Applicability This AD applies to the airplanes, certificated in any category, identified in paragraphs (c)(1) and (c)(2) of this AD, all manufacturer serial numbers. (1) Airbus Model A319-113 and -114 airplanes. (2) Airbus Model A320-211 and -212 airplanes. (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 71, Powerplant. (e) Reason This AD was prompted by a report that the aft mount pylon bolts of the CFM56-5 engines may have been installed using the wrong torque values. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct improper torque of the aft mount pylon bolts, which, if combined with any maintenance damage, could lead to aft engine mount failure, possibly resulting in engine detachment and consequent reduced control of the airplane. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Inspection for Incorrect Torque Values Within 6 months or 1,500 flight cycles, whichever occurs first after the effective date of this AD, determine the method used to install the engines, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A320-71-1063, including Appendix 01, dated August 13, 2014. A review of airplane maintenance records is acceptable in lieu of this inspection if the method used to install the engines can be [[Page 34103]] conclusively determined from that review. For any engine replaced as specified in the Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 Aircraft Maintenance Manual (AMM), Task 71-00-00-400-040-A01, ``Installation of the Power Plant with Engine Positioner TWW 75E,'' dated May 2013: Within 6 months or 1,500 flight cycles, whichever occurs first after the effective date of this AD, re-torque the 4 aft mount pylon bolts using a method approved by the Manager, International Branch, ANM- 116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA); or Airbus' EASA Design Organization Approval (DOA). Note 1 to paragraph (g) of this AD: Additional guidance for the re-torque can be found in Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 AMM Temporary Revision 71-030, dated March 14, 2014, or Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 AMM Task 71-00-00-400-040-A01, ``Installation of the Power Plant with Engine Positioner TWW 75E,'' dated May 2014. (h) Parts Installation Limitation As of the effective date of this AD, no person may install a CFM56-5 engine, on any airplane, unless the engine is installed in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A320-71-1063, including Appendix 01, dated August 13, 2014. (i) Other FAA AD Provisions The following provisions also apply to this AD: (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your request to your principal inspector or local Flight Standards District Office, as appropriate. If sending information directly to the International Branch, send it to ATTN: Sanjay Ralhan, Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057- 3356; telephone: 425-227-1405; fax: 425-227-1149. Information may be emailed to: [email protected]. 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. (j) Related Information (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA Airworthiness Directive 2014-0258, dated November 28, 2014, for related information. This MCAI may be found in the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2015-1429. (2) For service information identified in this AD, contact Airbus SAS, Airworthiness Office--EAW, 1 Rond Point Maurice Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone: +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax: +33 5 61 93 44 51; email [email protected]; Internet http://www.airbus.com. You may view this 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. Issued in Renton, Washington, on June 3, 2015. Michael Kaszycki, Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2015-14228 Filed 6-12-15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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Branch, ANM–116, Transport Airplane Issued in Renton, Washington, on June 3, For service information identified in
Directorate, FAA, has the authority to 2015. this proposed AD, contact Airbus,
approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested Michael Kaszycki, Airworthiness Office—EIAS, 1 Rond
using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. Point Maurice Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your
request to your principal inspector or local
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. Cedex, France; telephone: +33 5 61 93
Flight Standards District Office, as [FR Doc. 2015–14229 Filed 6–12–15; 8:45 am] 36 96; fax: +33 5 61 93 44 51; email
appropriate. If sending information directly BILLING CODE 4910–13–P account.airworth-eas@airbus.com;
to the International Branch, send it to ATTN: Internet http://www.airbus.com. You
Vladimir Ulyanov, Aerospace Engineer, may view this referenced service
International Branch, ANM–116, Transport DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION information at the FAA, Transport
Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue
Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356; Federal Aviation Administration SW., Renton, WA. For information on
telephone 425–227–1138; fax 425–227–1149. the availability of this material at the
Information may be emailed to: 9-ANM-116- 14 CFR Part 39
AMOC-REQUESTS@faa.gov. Before using
FAA, call 425–227–1221.
any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate [Docket No. FAA–2015–1429; Directorate Examining the AD Docket
principal inspector, or lacking a principal Identifier 2014–NM–246–AD]
inspector, the manager of the local flight You may examine the AD docket on
standards district office/certificate holding RIN 2120–AA64 the Internet at http://
district office. The AMOC approval letter www.regulations.gov by searching for
must specifically reference this AD. Airworthiness Directives; Airbus and locating Docket No. FAA–2015–
(2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any Airplanes 1429; or in person at the Docket
requirement in this AD to obtain corrective Management Facility between 9 a.m.
AGENCY: Federal Aviation
actions from a manufacturer, the action must and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
be accomplished using a method approved Administration (FAA), DOT.
except Federal holidays. The AD docket
by the Manager, International Branch, ANM– ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
contains this proposed AD, the
116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or (NPRM).
EASA; or Airbus’s EASA DOA. If approved
regulatory evaluation, any comments
by the DOA, the approval must include the SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new received, and other information. The
DOA-authorized signature. airworthiness directive (AD) for certain street address for the Docket Operations
(3) Reporting Requirements: A federal Airbus Model A319–113, A319–114, office (telephone: 800–647–5527) is in
agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a A320–211, and A320–212 airplanes. the ADDRESSES section. Comments will
person is not required to respond to, nor This proposed AD was prompted by a be available in the AD docket shortly
shall a person be subject to a penalty for after receipt.
report that the aft mount pylon bolts of
failure to comply with a collection of FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
information subject to the requirements of the CFM56–5 engines may have been
installed using the wrong torque values. Sanjay Ralhan, Aerospace Engineer,
the Paperwork Reduction Act unless that
collection of information displays a current This proposed AD would require International Branch, ANM–116,
valid OMB Control Number. The OMB identification of engines that were Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA,
Control Number for this information installed using the wrong torque values 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA
collection is 2120–0056. Public reporting for and re-torque of the four aft mount 98057–3356; telephone: 425–227–1405;
this collection of information is estimated to pylon bolts of those engines. We are fax: 425–227–1149.
be approximately 5 minutes per response, proposing this AD to detect and correct SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
including the time for reviewing instructions,
improper torque of the aft mount pylon Comments Invited
completing and reviewing the collection of
information. All responses to this collection bolts, which, if combined with any
maintenance damage, could lead to aft We invite you to send any written
of information are mandatory. Comments relevant data, views, or arguments about
concerning the accuracy of this burden and engine mount failure, possibly resulting
suggestions for reducing the burden should in engine detachment and consequent this proposed AD. Send your comments
be directed to the FAA at: 800 Independence reduced control of the airplane. to an address listed under the
Ave. SW., Washington, DC 20591, Attn: ADDRESSES section. Include ‘‘Docket No.
DATES: We must receive comments on
Information Collection Clearance Officer, FAA–2015–1429; Directorate Identifier
this proposed AD by July 30, 2015.
AES–200. 2014–NM–246–AD’’ at the beginning of
ADDRESSES: You may send comments, your comments. We specifically invite
(m) Related Information using the procedures found in 14 CFR comments on the overall regulatory,
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing 11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following economic, environmental, and energy
Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA methods: aspects of this proposed AD. We will
Airworthiness Directive 2014–0222, dated • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to consider all comments received by the
October 6, 2014, for related information. This
http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the closing date and may amend this
MCAI may be found in the AD docket on the
Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by instructions for submitting comments. proposed AD based on those comments.
searching for and locating Docket No. FAA– • Fax: 202–493–2251. We will post all comments we
2015–1981. • Mail: U.S. Department of receive, without change, to http://
(2) For service information identified in Transportation, Docket Operations, M– www.regulations.gov, including any
this AD, contact Airbus SAS, Airworthiness 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room personal information you provide. We
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Office—EAL, 1 Rond Point Maurice Bellonte, W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., will also post a report summarizing each
31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone +33 Washington, DC 20590. substantive verbal contact we receive
5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61 93 45 80; email • Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of about this proposed AD.
airworthiness.A330-A340@airbus.com;
Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
Internet http://www.airbus.com. You may Discussion
view this service information at the FAA, 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., The European Aviation Safety Agency
Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For information Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 (EASA), which is the Technical Agent
on the availability of this material at the p.m., Monday through Friday, except for the Member States of the European
FAA, call 425–227–1221. Federal holidays. Union, has issued EASA Airworthiness
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Directive 2014–0258, dated November AD because we evaluated all pertinent List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
28, 2014 (referred to after this as the information and determined an unsafe Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness condition exists and is likely to exist or safety, Incorporation by reference,
Information, or ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct develop on other products of the same Safety.
an unsafe condition for certain Airbus type design.
Model A319–113, A319–114, A320–211, The Proposed Amendment
Costs of Compliance
and A320–212 airplanes. The MCAI Accordingly, under the authority
states: We estimate that this proposed AD delegated to me by the Administrator,
In the Aircraft Maintenance Manual affects 126 airplanes of U.S. registry. the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part
(AMM) revision dated May 2013, a wrong We also estimate that it would take 39 as follows:
torque value was added in AMM task 71–00– about 2 work-hours per product to
00–400–040–A01 ‘‘Installation of the power comply with the basic requirements of PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
plant with Engine Positioner TWW75E’’. this proposed AD. The average labor DIRECTIVES
Temporary Revisions (TR) dated March 2014 rate is $85 per work-hour. Based on
were published by Airbus to correct the these figures, we estimate the cost of ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39
information and with AMM revision dated continues to read as follows:
May 2014, Task 71–00–00–400–040–A01 was
this proposed AD on U.S. operators to
corrected to include the correct values. be $21,420, or $170 per product. Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
Notwithstanding those actions, static and Authority for This Rulemaking § 39.13 [Amended]
fatigue analyses have concluded that this
under-torque scenario negatively impacts the Title 49 of the United States Code ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
assembly performance, reducing the aft specifies the FAA’s authority to issue the following new airworthiness
mount capability. rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, directive (AD):
This condition, if not corrected and if section 106, describes the authority of Airbus: Docket No. FAA–2015–1429;
combined with any maintenance damage,
the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII: Directorate Identifier 2014–NM–246–AD.
could lead to aft engine mount failure,
possibly resulting in engine detachment and Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more (a) Comments Due Date
consequent reduced control of the aeroplane. detail the scope of the Agency’s
We must receive comments by July 30,
For the reasons described above, this authority.
2015.
[EASA] AD requires identification of We are issuing this rulemaking under
CFM56–5 engines (those listed in TCDS the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII, (b) Affected ADs
EASA.E.067 [http://easa.europa.eu/ Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: None.
document-library/type-certificates/easae067]) General requirements.’’ Under that
that were installed by using the wrong torque (c) Applicability
data of AMM instructions mentioned above
section, Congress charges the FAA with
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in This AD applies to the airplanes,
and re-torque of the four aft mount pylon certificated in any category, identified in
bolts of those engines. air commerce by prescribing regulations paragraphs (c)(1) and (c)(2) of this AD, all
for practices, methods, and procedures manufacturer serial numbers.
You may examine the MCAI in the the Administrator finds necessary for
AD docket on the Internet at http:// (1) Airbus Model A319–113 and –114
safety in air commerce. This regulation airplanes.
www.regulations.gov by searching for is within the scope of that authority (2) Airbus Model A320–211 and –212
and locating Docket No. FAA–2015– because it addresses an unsafe condition airplanes.
1429. that is likely to exist or develop on (d) Subject
Related Service Information Under 1 products identified in this rulemaking
Air Transport Association (ATA) of
CFR Part 51 action. America Code 71, Powerplant.
Airbus has issued Service Bulletin Regulatory Findings (e) Reason
A320–71–1063, including Appendix 01,
dated August 13, 2014. The service We determined that this proposed AD This AD was prompted by a report that the
information describes procedures to would not have federalism implications aft mount pylon bolts of the CFM56–5
under Executive Order 13132. This engines may have been installed using the
detect and correct improper torque of wrong torque values. We are issuing this AD
the aft mount pylon bolts. The actions proposed AD would not have a
substantial direct effect on the States, on to detect and correct improper torque of the
described in this service information are aft mount pylon bolts, which, if combined
intended to correct the unsafe condition the relationship between the national
with any maintenance damage, could lead to
identified in the MCAI. This service Government and the States, or on the aft engine mount failure, possibly resulting in
information is reasonably available distribution of power and engine detachment and consequent reduced
because the interested parties have responsibilities among the various control of the airplane.
access to it through their normal course levels of government.
(f) Compliance
of business or by the means identified For the reasons discussed above, I
certify this proposed regulation: Comply with this AD within the
in the ADDRESSES section of this NPRM. compliance times specified, unless already
1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory
FAA’s Determination and Requirements done.
action’’ under Executive Order 12866;
of This Proposed AD 2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the (g) Inspection for Incorrect Torque Values
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This product has been approved by DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures Within 6 months or 1,500 flight cycles,
the aviation authority of another (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); whichever occurs first after the effective date
country, and is approved for operation 3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in of this AD, determine the method used to
Alaska; and install the engines, in accordance with the
in the United States. Pursuant to our
Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus
bilateral agreement with the State of 4. Will not have a significant Service Bulletin A320–71–1063, including
Design Authority, we have been notified economic impact, positive or negative, Appendix 01, dated August 13, 2014. A
of the unsafe condition described in the on a substantial number of small entities review of airplane maintenance records is
MCAI and service information under the criteria of the Regulatory acceptable in lieu of this inspection if the
referenced above. We are proposing this Flexibility Act. method used to install the engines can be
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conclusively determined from that review. on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to
For any engine replaced as specified in the by searching for and locating Docket No. http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the
Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 Aircraft FAA–2015–1429. instructions for submitting comments.
Maintenance Manual (AMM), Task 71–00– (2) For service information identified in • Fax: 202–493–2251.
00–400–040–A01, ‘‘Installation of the Power this AD, contact Airbus SAS, Airworthiness
Plant with Engine Positioner TWW 75E,’’ Office—EAW, 1 Rond Point Maurice
• Mail: U.S. Department of
dated May 2013: Within 6 months or 1,500 Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
flight cycles, whichever occurs first after the telephone: +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax: +33 5 61 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
effective date of this AD, re-torque the 4 aft 93 44 51; email account.airworth-eas@ W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
mount pylon bolts using a method approved airbus.com; Internet http://www.airbus.com. Washington, DC 20590.
by the Manager, International Branch, ANM– You may view this service information at the • Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail
116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 address above between 9 a.m. and 5
the European Aviation Safety Agency Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For p.m., Monday through Friday, except
(EASA); or Airbus’ EASA Design information on the availability of this
Organization Approval (DOA). Federal holidays.
material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221.
Note 1 to paragraph (g) of this AD: For service information identified in
Additional guidance for the re-torque can be Issued in Renton, Washington, on June 3, this proposed AD, contact Boeing
found in Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 2015. Commercial Airplanes, Attention: Data
AMM Temporary Revision 71–030, dated Michael Kaszycki, & Services Management, P. O. Box 3707,
March 14, 2014, or Airbus A318/A319/A320/ Acting Manager, Transport Airplane MC 2H–65, Seattle, WA 98124–2207;
A321 AMM Task 71–00–00–400–040–A01, Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. phone: 206–544–5000, extension 1; fax:
‘‘Installation of the Power Plant with Engine [FR Doc. 2015–14228 Filed 6–12–15; 8:45 am] 206–766–5680; Internet https://
Positioner TWW 75E,’’ dated May 2014.
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P www.myboeingfleet.com. You may view
(h) Parts Installation Limitation this referenced service information at
As of the effective date of this AD, no the FAA, Transport Airplane
person may install a CFM56–5 engine, on any DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW.,
airplane, unless the engine is installed in Renton, WA. For information on the
accordance with the Accomplishment Federal Aviation Administration availability of this material at the FAA,
Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A320– call 425–227–1221. It is also available
71–1063, including Appendix 01, dated 14 CFR Part 39
August 13, 2014.
on the Internet at http://
[Docket No. FAA–2015–1428; Directorate www.regulations.gov by searching for
(i) Other FAA AD Provisions Identifier 2015–NM–026–AD] and locating Docket No. FAA–2015–
The following provisions also apply to this 1428.
AD: RIN 2120–AA64
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance Examining the AD Docket
(AMOCs): The Manager, International Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing
You may examine the AD docket on
Branch, ANM–116, Transport Airplane Company Airplanes
the Internet at http://
Directorate, FAA, has the authority to
AGENCY: Federal Aviation www.regulations.gov by searching for
approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested
using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. Administration (FAA), DOT. and locating Docket No. FAA–2015–
In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking 1428; or in person at the Docket
request to your principal inspector or local (NPRM). Management Facility between 9 a.m.
Flight Standards District Office, as and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
appropriate. If sending information directly SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new except Federal holidays. The AD docket
to the International Branch, send it to ATTN: airworthiness directive (AD) for certain contains this proposed AD, the
Sanjay Ralhan, Aerospace Engineer, The Boeing Company Model 777–200 regulatory evaluation, any comments
International Branch, ANM–116, Transport
and –300 series airplanes. This received, and other information. The
Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind
Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356; proposed AD was prompted by reports street address for the Docket Office
telephone: 425–227–1405; fax: 425–227– of fatigue cracking of a certain chord of (phone: 800–647–5527) is in the
1149. Information may be emailed to: 9- the pivot bulkhead. This proposed AD ADDRESSES section. Comments will be
ANM-116-AMOC-REQUESTS@faa.gov. would require repetitive inspections for available in the AD docket shortly after
Before using any approved AMOC, notify cracking of the left side and right side receipt.
your appropriate principal inspector, or forward outer chords of the pivot FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
lacking a principal inspector, the manager of bulkhead, and related investigative and
the local flight standards district office/
Narinder Luthra, Aerospace Engineer,
corrective actions if necessary. This Airframe Branch, ANM–120S, FAA,
certificate holding district office. The AMOC
approval letter must specifically reference proposed AD provides a modification of Seattle Aircraft Certification Office
this AD. the pivot bulkhead, which would (ACO), 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton,
(2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any terminate the repetitive inspections. We WA 98057–3356; phone: 425–917–6513;
requirement in this AD to obtain corrective are proposing this AD to detect and fax: 425–917–6590; email:
actions from a manufacturer, the action must correct fatigue cracking of the outer narinder.luthra@faa.gov.
be accomplished using a method approved flanges of the left and right side forward
by the Manager, International Branch, ANM– SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
outer chords of the pivot bulkhead,
asabaliauskas on DSK5VPTVN1PROD with PROPOSALS
116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or
which could result in a severed forward Comments Invited
the EASA; or Airbus’s EASA DOA. If
approved by the DOA, the approval must outer chord and consequent loss of We invite you to send any written
include the DOA-authorized signature. horizontal stabilizer control. relevant data, views, or arguments about
DATES: We must receive comments on this proposal. Send your comments to
(j) Related Information
this proposed AD by July 30, 2015. an address listed under the ADDRESSES
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing
Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA ADDRESSES: You may send comments, section. Include ‘‘Docket No. FAA–
Airworthiness Directive 2014–0258, dated using the procedures found in 14 CFR 2015–1428; Directorate Identifier 2015–
November 28, 2014, for related information. 11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following NM–026–AD’’ at the beginning of your
This MCAI may be found in the AD docket methods: comments. We specifically invite
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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 | Proposed Rules | |
| Action | Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). | |
| Dates | We must receive comments on this proposed AD by July 30, 2015. | |
| Contact | Sanjay Ralhan, Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; telephone: 425-227-1405; fax: 425-227-1149. | |
| FR Citation | 80 FR 34101 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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