80 FR 38036 - Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 127 (July 2, 2015)

Page Range		38036-38038
FR Document		2015-16165

We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Airbus Model A318-111 and -112 airplanes; Model A319-111, -112, and - 115 airplanes; Model A320-214 airplanes; and Model A321-111, -112, - 211, -212, and -213 airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by reports of cracked cadmium-plated lock nuts that attach the hinge to the fan cowl door. This proposed AD would require inspecting to determine the serial number of each engine fan cowl door, inspecting for cracking of the hinge lock nuts of any affected door, and replacing the lock nuts if necessary. We are proposing this AD to detect and correct cracking of the hinge lock nuts, which could result in separation of the hinge from the fan cowl door, in-flight loss of the door, and consequent damage to the airplane.

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2015-1991; Directorate Identifier 2014-NM-251-AD]
RIN 2120-AA64


Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).

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SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all 
Airbus Model A318-111 and -112 airplanes; Model A319-111, -112, and -
115 airplanes; Model A320-214 airplanes; and Model A321-111, -112, -
211, -212, and -213 airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by reports 
of cracked cadmium-plated lock nuts that attach the hinge to the fan 
cowl door. This proposed AD would require inspecting to determine the 
serial number of each engine fan cowl door, inspecting for cracking of 
the hinge lock nuts of any affected door, and replacing the lock nuts 
if necessary. We are proposing this AD to detect and correct cracking 
of the hinge lock nuts, which could result in separation of the hinge 
from the fan cowl door, in-flight loss of the door, and consequent 
damage to the airplane.

DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by August 17, 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 the 
following:
    For Airbus service information 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.
    For Goodrich service information contact Goodrich Aerostructures, 
850 Lagoon Drive, Chula Vista, California, 91910-2098; telephone: 619-
691-2719; email: [email protected]; Internet: http://www.goodrich.com/TechPubs.
    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-
1991; 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-2015-1991; 
Directorate Identifier 2014-NM-251-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 Directive 2014-0276, dated December 19, 2014 (referred to 
after this as the Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or 
``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for all Airbus Model 
A318-111 and -112 airplanes; Model A319-111, -112, and -115 airplanes; 
Model A320-214 airplanes; and Model A321-111, -112, -211, -212, and -
213 airplanes. The MCAI states:

    In-service findings have been reported of cracked cadmium plated 
lock nuts. This cracking occurs shortly after installation. 
Investigation results attribute the cause to an improper 
manufacturing procedure of the nuts. It was determined that the 
affected batch of lock nuts was used on the fan cowl to attach 
hinges to the cowl doors on CFM56-5B engines only.
    This condition, if not corrected, could lead to separation of 
the hinge from the fan cowl door, possibly resulting in in-flight 
loss of a fan cowl door, with consequent damage to the aeroplane 
and/or injury to persons on the ground.
    For the reasons describes above, this [EASA] AD required 
identification of the affected fan cowl doors, a one-time inspection 
of the fan cowl door hinge nuts and, depending on findings, 
replacement of the affected nuts.

    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-
1991.

Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51

    Airbus has issued Service Bulletin A320-71-1062, including Appendix 
01, dated July 28, 2014. Goodrich Aerostructures has issued Service 
Bulletin RA32071-151, dated June 11, 2014. The service information 
describes procedures for inspection of the hinge nuts of the fan cowl 
door, and replacement if necessary. 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

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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 these same type designs.

Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this proposed AD affects 437 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. Required parts would cost about $0 per 
product. Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of this proposed 
AD on U.S. operators to be $74,290, or $170 per product.
    We have received no definitive data that would enable us to provide 
a cost estimate for the on-condition actions specified in this proposed 
AD.

Authority for This Rulemaking

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

Regulatory Findings

    We determined that this 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]

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2. The FAA amends Sec.  39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness 
directive (AD):

Airbus: Docket No. FAA-2015-1991; Directorate Identifier 2014-NM-
251-AD.

(a) Comments Due Date

    We must receive comments by August 17, 2015.

(b) Affected ADs

    None.

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to the airplanes identified in paragraphs 
(c)(1), (c)(2), (c)(3), and (c)(4) of this AD, certificated in any 
category, all manufacturer serial numbers.
    (1) Airbus Model A318-111 and -112 airplanes.
    (2) Airbus Model A319-111, -112, and -115 airplanes.
    (3) Airbus Model A320-214 airplanes.
    (4) Airbus Model A321-111, -112, -211, 212, and -213 airplanes.

(d) Subject

    Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 71, Powerplant.

(e) Reason

    This AD was prompted by reports of cracked cadmium-plated lock 
nuts that attach the hinge to the fan cowl door. We are issuing this 
AD to detect and correct cracking of the hinge lock nuts, which 
could result in separation of the hinge from the fan cowl door, the 
in-flight loss of the door, and consequent damage to the airplane.

(f) Compliance

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

(g) Inspect To Determine Serial Number

    Within 24 months after the effective date of this AD: Inspect to 
determine if any fan cowl door has a serial number 10029001 through 
11092003 inclusive, in accordance with the Accomplishment 
Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A320-71-1062, dated July 28, 
2014; or Goodrich Aerostructures Service Bulletin RA32071-151, dated 
June 11, 2014. A review of airplane maintenance records is 
acceptable in lieu of the inspection required by this paragraph, 
provided those records can be relied upon for that purpose and the 
serial number can be positively identified by that review.

(h) Inspection and Replacement

    For any fan cowl door having any serial number identified in 
paragraph (g) of this AD: Within 24 months after the effective date 
of this AD, do a detailed inspection for cracking of the hinge lock 
nuts of the door, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions 
of Airbus Service Bulletin A320-71-1062, dated July 28, 2014; or 
Goodrich Aerostructures Service Bulletin RA32071-151, dated June 11, 
2014. If any crack is found, before further flight, replace each 
cracked hinge lock nut, in accordance with the Accomplishment 
Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A320-71-1062, dated July 28, 
2014; or Goodrich Aerostructures Service Bulletin RA32071-151, dated 
June 11, 2014.

(i) Special Flight Permits

    Special flight permits, as described in Section 21.197 and 
Section 21.199 of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR 21.197 
and 21.199), are not allowed.

(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: 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

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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 2014-0276, dated December 19, 
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-2015-1991.
    (2) For Airbus service information 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.
    (3) For Goodrich service information contact Goodrich 
Aerostructures, 850 Lagoon Drive, Chula Vista, California, 91910-
2098; telephone: 619-691-2719; email: [email protected]; 
Internet: http://www.goodrich.com/TechPubs.
    (4) 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.

    Issued in Renton, Washington, on June 24, 2015.
Dionne Palermo,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification 
Service.
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Issued in Renton, Washington, on June 24, p.m., Monday through Friday, except www.regulations.gov, including any
2015. Federal holidays. personal information you provide. We
Dionne Palermo, For service information identified in will also post a report summarizing each
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane this proposed AD, contact the following: substantive verbal contact we receive
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. For Airbus service information about this proposed AD.
[FR Doc. 2015–16155 Filed 7–1–15; 8:45 am] contact Airbus, Airworthiness Office—
Discussion
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31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; The European Aviation Safety Agency
telephone: +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax: +33 (EASA), which is the Technical Agent
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 5 61 93 44 51; email: account.airworth- for the Member States of the European
eas@airbus.com; Internet http:// Union, has issued EASA Airworthiness
Federal Aviation Administration www.airbus.com. Directive 2014–0276, dated December
For Goodrich service information 19, 2014 (referred to after this as the
14 CFR Part 39 contact Goodrich Aerostructures, 850 Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness
[Docket No. FAA–2015–1991; Directorate Lagoon Drive, Chula Vista, California, Information, or ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct
Identifier 2014–NM–251–AD] 91910–2098; telephone: 619–691–2719; an unsafe condition for all Airbus
email: jan.lewis@goodrich.com; Internet: Model A318–111 and –112 airplanes;
RIN 2120–AA64 Model A319–111, –112, and –115
http://www.goodrich.com/TechPubs.
You may view this referenced service airplanes; Model A320–214 airplanes;
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus
information at the FAA, Transport and Model A321–111, –112, –211, –212,
Airplanes
Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue and –213 airplanes. The MCAI states:
AGENCY: Federal Aviation SW., Renton, WA. For information on In-service findings have been reported of
Administration (FAA), DOT. the availability of this material at the cracked cadmium plated lock nuts. This
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking FAA, call 425–227–1221. cracking occurs shortly after installation.
(NPRM). Investigation results attribute the cause to an
Examining the AD Docket improper manufacturing procedure of the
SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new You may examine the AD docket on nuts. It was determined that the affected
airworthiness directive (AD) for all the Internet at http:// batch of lock nuts was used on the fan cowl
Airbus Model A318–111 and –112 to attach hinges to the cowl doors on
www.regulations.gov by searching for
CFM56–5B engines only.
airplanes; Model A319–111, –112, and and locating Docket No. FAA–2015– This condition, if not corrected, could lead
–115 airplanes; Model A320–214 1991; or in person at the Docket to separation of the hinge from the fan cowl
airplanes; and Model A321–111, –112, Management Facility between 9 a.m. door, possibly resulting in in-flight loss of a
–211, –212, and –213 airplanes. This and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, fan cowl door, with consequent damage to
proposed AD was prompted by reports except Federal holidays. The AD docket the aeroplane and/or injury to persons on the
of cracked cadmium-plated lock nuts contains this proposed AD, the ground.
that attach the hinge to the fan cowl regulatory evaluation, any comments For the reasons describes above, this
door. This proposed AD would require received, and other information. The [EASA] AD required identification of the
inspecting to determine the serial affected fan cowl doors, a one-time
street address for the Docket Operations
inspection of the fan cowl door hinge nuts
number of each engine fan cowl door, office (telephone 800–647–5527) is in and, depending on findings, replacement of
inspecting for cracking of the hinge lock the ADDRESSES section. Comments will the affected nuts.
nuts of any affected door, and replacing be available in the AD docket shortly
the lock nuts if necessary. We are after receipt. You may examine the MCAI in the
proposing this AD to detect and correct AD docket on the Internet at http://
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
cracking of the hinge lock nuts, which www.regulations.gov by searching for
Sanjay Ralhan, Aerospace Engineer, and locating Docket No. FAA–2015–
could result in separation of the hinge International Branch, ANM–116,
from the fan cowl door, in-flight loss of 1991.
Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA,
the door, and consequent damage to the 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA Related Service Information Under 1
airplane. 98057–3356; telephone: 425–227–1405; CFR Part 51
DATES: We must receive comments on fax: 425–227–1149. Airbus has issued Service Bulletin
this proposed AD by August 17, 2015. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: A320–71–1062, including Appendix 01,
ADDRESSES: You may send comments, dated July 28, 2014. Goodrich
using the procedures found in 14 CFR Comments Invited
Aerostructures has issued Service
11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following We invite you to send any written Bulletin RA32071–151, dated June 11,
methods: relevant data, views, or arguments about 2014. The service information describes
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to this proposed AD. Send your comments procedures for inspection of the hinge
http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the to an address listed under the nuts of the fan cowl door, and
instructions for submitting comments. ADDRESSES section. Include ‘‘Docket No. replacement if necessary. This service
• Fax: 202–493–2251. FAA–2015–1991; Directorate Identifier information is reasonably available
• Mail: U.S. Department of 2014–NM–251–AD’’ at the beginning of because the interested parties have
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Transportation, Docket Operations, M– your comments. We specifically invite access to it through their normal course
30, West Building Ground Floor, Room comments on the overall regulatory, of business or by the means identified
W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., economic, environmental, and energy in the ADDRESSES section of this NPRM.
Washington, DC 20590. aspects of this proposed AD. We will
• Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of consider all comments received by the FAA’s Determination and Requirements
Transportation, Docket Operations, M– closing date and may amend this of This Proposed AD
30, West Building Ground Floor, Room proposed AD based on those comments. This product has been approved by
W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., We will post all comments we the aviation authority of another
Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 receive, without change, to http:// country, and is approved for operation

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in the United States. Pursuant to our 1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory (f) Compliance
bilateral agreement with the State of action’’ under Executive Order 12866; Comply with this AD within the
Design Authority, we have been notified 2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the compliance times specified, unless already
of the unsafe condition described in the DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures done.
MCAI and service information (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); (g) Inspect To Determine Serial Number
referenced above. We are proposing this 3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in Within 24 months after the effective date
AD because we evaluated all pertinent Alaska; and of this AD: Inspect to determine if any fan
information and determined an unsafe cowl door has a serial number 10029001
condition exists and is likely to exist or 4. Will not have a significant
through 11092003 inclusive, in accordance
develop on other products of these same economic impact, positive or negative, with the Accomplishment Instructions of
type designs. on a substantial number of small entities Airbus Service Bulletin A320–71–1062,
under the criteria of the Regulatory dated July 28, 2014; or Goodrich
Costs of Compliance Flexibility Act. Aerostructures Service Bulletin RA32071–
We estimate that this proposed AD 151, dated June 11, 2014. A review of
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 airplane maintenance records is acceptable in
affects 437 airplanes of U.S. registry. lieu of the inspection required by this
We also estimate that it would take Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
safety, Incorporation by reference, paragraph, provided those records can be
about 2 work-hours per product to relied upon for that purpose and the serial
comply with the basic requirements of Safety. number can be positively identified by that
this proposed AD. The average labor The Proposed Amendment review.
rate is $85 per work-hour. Required (h) Inspection and Replacement
parts would cost about $0 per product. Accordingly, under the authority
delegated to me by the Administrator, For any fan cowl door having any serial
Based on these figures, we estimate the number identified in paragraph (g) of this
cost of this proposed AD on U.S. the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part
39 as follows: AD: Within 24 months after the effective date
operators to be $74,290, or $170 per of this AD, do a detailed inspection for
product. cracking of the hinge lock nuts of the door,
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
We have received no definitive data in accordance with the Accomplishment
DIRECTIVES Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A320–
that would enable us to provide a cost
estimate for the on-condition actions 71–1062, dated July 28, 2014; or Goodrich
■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 Aerostructures Service Bulletin RA32071–
specified in this proposed AD.
continues to read as follows: 151, dated June 11, 2014. If any crack is
Authority for This Rulemaking Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. found, before further flight, replace each
cracked hinge lock nut, in accordance with
Title 49 of the United States Code § 39.13 [Amended] the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue Service Bulletin A320–71–1062, dated July
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding 28, 2014; or Goodrich Aerostructures Service
section 106, describes the authority of the following new airworthiness Bulletin RA32071–151, dated June 11, 2014.
the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII: directive (AD):
(i) Special Flight Permits
Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more Airbus: Docket No. FAA–2015–1991;
detail the scope of the Agency’s Special flight permits, as described in
Directorate Identifier 2014–NM–251–AD.
Section 21.197 and Section 21.199 of the
authority. (a) Comments Due Date Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR 21.197
We are issuing this rulemaking under and 21.199), are not allowed.
We must receive comments by August 17,
the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII, 2015.
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: (j) Other FAA AD Provisions
General requirements.’’ Under that (b) Affected ADs The following provisions also apply to this
section, Congress charges the FAA with None. AD:
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance
(c) Applicability (AMOCs): The Manager, International
air commerce by prescribing regulations Branch, ANM–116, Transport Airplane
for practices, methods, and procedures This AD applies to the airplanes identified
in paragraphs (c)(1), (c)(2), (c)(3), and (c)(4) Directorate, FAA, has the authority to
the Administrator finds necessary for of this AD, certificated in any category, all approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested
safety in air commerce. This regulation manufacturer serial numbers. using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19.
is within the scope of that authority (1) Airbus Model A318–111 and –112 In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your
because it addresses an unsafe condition airplanes. request to your principal inspector or local
that is likely to exist or develop on (2) Airbus Model A319–111, –112, and Flight Standards District Office, as
products identified in this rulemaking –115 airplanes. appropriate. If sending information directly
action. (3) Airbus Model A320–214 airplanes. to the International Branch, send it to ATTN:
(4) Airbus Model A321–111, –112, –211, Sanjay Ralhan, Aerospace Engineer,
Regulatory Findings 212, and –213 airplanes. International Branch, ANM–116, Transport
Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind
We determined that this proposed AD (d) Subject Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356;
would not have federalism implications Air Transport Association (ATA) of telephone: 425–227–1405; fax: 425–227–
under Executive Order 13132. This America Code 71, Powerplant. 1149. Information may be emailed to: 9-
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proposed AD would not have a ANM-116-AMOC-REQUESTS@faa.gov.
(e) Reason Before using any approved AMOC, notify
substantial direct effect on the States, on
the relationship between the national This AD was prompted by reports of your appropriate principal inspector, or
Government and the States, or on the cracked cadmium-plated lock nuts that attach lacking a principal inspector, the manager of
the hinge to the fan cowl door. We are the local flight standards district office/
distribution of power and
issuing this AD to detect and correct cracking certificate holding district office. The AMOC
responsibilities among the various of the hinge lock nuts, which could result in approval letter must specifically reference
levels of government. separation of the hinge from the fan cowl this AD.
For the reasons discussed above, I door, the in-flight loss of the door, and (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any
certify this proposed regulation: consequent damage to the airplane. requirement in this AD to obtain corrective

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actions from a manufacturer, the action must airplanes; Model DC–8–60F series Examining the AD Docket
be accomplished using a method approved airplanes; Model DC–8–70 series
by the Manager, International Branch, ANM– You may examine the AD docket on
airplanes; and Model DC–8–70F series the Internet at http://
116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or airplanes. AD 2008–26–07 currently
the European Aviation Safety Agency www.regulations.gov by searching for
(EASA); or Airbus’s EASA Design
requires repetitive inspections of the and locating Docket No. FAA–2015–
Organization Approval (DOA). If approved by lower skin and stringers at certain 2455; or in person at the Docket
the DOA, the approval must include the stations, and corrective actions if Management Facility between 9 a.m.
DOA-authorized signature. necessary. This proposed AD is and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
intended to complete certain mandated except Federal holidays. The AD docket
(k) Related Information
programs intended to support the contains this proposed AD, the
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing airplane reaching its limit of validity
Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA regulatory evaluation, any comments
(LOV) of the engineering data that received, and other information. The
Airworthiness Directive 2014–0276, dated
December 19, 2014, for related information.
support the established structural street address for the Docket Office
This MCAI may be found in the AD docket maintenance program. This proposed (phone: 800–647–5527) is in the
on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov AD would also require an eddy current ADDRESSES section. Comments will be
by searching for and locating Docket No. high frequency (ETHF) inspection for available in the AD docket shortly after
FAA–2015–1991. cracks of the fastener open holes receipt.
(2) For Airbus service information contact common to the lower skins, stringers,
Airbus, Airworthiness Office—EIAS, 1 Rond FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
and splice fittings at a certain station;
Point Maurice Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Chandra Ramdoss, Aerospace Engineer,
installation of external doublers and
Cedex, France; telephone: +33 5 61 93 36 96; Airframe Branch, ANM–120L, FAA, Los
fasteners and repetitive eddy current
fax: +33 5 61 93 44 51; email: Angeles Aircraft Certification Office
low frequency (ETLF) inspections
account.airworth-eas@airbus.com; Internet (ACO), 3960 Paramount Boulevard,
http://www.airbus.com. around the fasteners for any crack; and
Lakewood, CA 90712–4137; telephone:
(3) For Goodrich service information corrective actions if necessary. We are
562–627–5239; fax: 562–627–5210;
contact Goodrich Aerostructures, 850 Lagoon proposing this AD to detect and correct
email: Chandraduth.Ramdoss@faa.gov.
Drive, Chula Vista, California, 91910–2098; cracks in the lower skins, stringers, and
telephone: 619–691–2719; email: jan.lewis@ SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
fastener holes of the splice fittings,
goodrich.com; Internet: http:// which could result in the loss of Comments Invited
www.goodrich.com/TechPubs. structural integrity of the airplane.
(4) You may view this referenced service We invite you to send any written
information at the FAA, Transport Airplane DATES: We must receive comments on relevant data, views, or arguments about
Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, this proposed AD by August 17, 2015. this proposed AD. Send your comments
WA. For information on the availability of ADDRESSES: You may send comments, to an address listed under the
this material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221. ADDRESSES section. Include ‘‘Docket No.
using the procedures found in 14 CFR
Issued in Renton, Washington, on June 24, 11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following FAA–2015–2455; Directorate Identifier
2015. methods: 2014–NM–180–AD’’ at the beginning of
Dionne Palermo, • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to your comments. We specifically invite
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the comments on the overall regulatory,
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. instructions for submitting comments. economic, environmental, and energy
[FR Doc. 2015–16165 Filed 7–1–15; 8:45 am] • Fax: 202–493–2251. aspects of this proposed AD. We will
consider all comments received by the
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P • Mail: U.S. Department of closing date and may amend this
Transportation, Docket Operations, M– proposed AD because of those
30, West Building Ground Floor, Room comments.
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., We will post all comments we
Federal Aviation Administration Washington, DC 20590. receive, without change, to http://
• Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail www.regulations.gov, including any
14 CFR Part 39 address above between 9 a.m. and 5 personal information you provide. We
p.m., Monday through Friday, except will also post a report summarizing each
[Docket No. FAA–2015–2455; Directorate Federal holidays.
Identifier 2014–NM–180–AD] substantive verbal contact we receive
For service information identified in about this proposed AD.
RIN 2120–AA64 this proposed AD, contact Boeing
Commercial Airplanes, Attention: Data Discussion
Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing & Services Management, 3855 On December 12, 2008, we issued AD
Company Airplanes Lakewood Boulevard, MC D800–0019, 2008–26–07, Amendment 39–15773 (73
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Long Beach, CA 90846–0001; telephone FR 78946, December 24, 2008), for all
Administration (FAA), DOT. 206–544–5000, extension 2; fax 206– McDonnell Douglas Model DC–8–11,
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking 766–5683; Internet https:// DC–8–12, DC–8–21, DC–8–31, DC–8–32,
(NPRM). www.myboeingfleet.com. You may view DC–8–33, DC–8–41, DC–8–42, and DC–
this referenced service information at 8–43 airplanes; Model DC–8–50 series
asabaliauskas on DSK5VPTVN1PROD with PROPOSALS

SUMMARY: We propose to supersede the FAA, Transport Airplane airplanes; Model DC–8F–54 and DC–
Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2008–26– Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., 8F–55 airplanes; Model DC–8–60 series
07, which applies to all McDonnell Renton, WA. For information on the airplanes; Model DC–8–60F series
Douglas Model DC–8–11, DC–8–12, DC– availability of this material at the FAA, airplanes; Model DC–8–70 series
8–21, DC–8–31, DC–8–32, DC–8–33, call 425–227–1221. It is also available airplanes; and Model DC–8–70F series
DC–8–41, DC–8–42, and DC–8–43 on the Internet at http:// airplanes. AD 2008–26–07 requires
airplanes; Model DC–8–50 series www.regulations.gov by searching for repetitive inspections of the lower skin
airplanes; Model DC–8F–54 and DC– and locating Docket No. FAA–2015– and stringers at stations Xw=408 and
8F–55 airplanes; Model DC–8–60 series 2455. Xw=-408, and corrective actions if

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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 August 17, 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 38036
RIN Number		2120-AA64
CFR Associated		Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety

80 FR 38036 - Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATIONFederal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 127 (July 2, 2015)

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