80 FR 45462 - Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 146 (July 30, 2015)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 146 (July 30, 2015)
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| FR Document | 2015-18533 |
[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 146 (Thursday, July 30, 2015)] [Proposed Rules] [Pages 45462-45465] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2015-18533] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2015-2963; Directorate Identifier 2015-NM-016-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 all Airbus Model A319-131, -132, and -133 airplanes; Model A320-232 and - 233 airplanes; and Model A321-131, -231, and -232 airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by reports of forward engine mount attachment pins that were manufactured from discrepant raw material. This proposed AD would require identification and replacement of affected forward engine mount attachment pins. We are proposing this AD to prevent failure of a forward engine mount attachment pin, possible loss of an engine in-flight, and consequent reduced controllability of the airplane. DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by September 14, 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 Airbus 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. For Goodrich Aerostructures service information identified in this proposed AD, contact UTC Aerospace Systems, ATTN: Christopher Newth--V2500 A1/A5 Project Engineer, Aftermarket-- Aerostructures; 850 Lagoon Drive, Chula Vista, CA; telephone 619-498- 7505; email [email protected]. 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- 2963; 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-2015-2963; Directorate Identifier 2015-NM-016-AD'' at the beginning of your comments. We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory, [[Page 45463]] 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 2015-0004, dated January 13, 2015 (referred to after this as the Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or ``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for all Airbus Model A319-131, -132, and -133 airplanes; Model A320-232 and -233 airplanes; and Model A321-131, -231, and -232 airplanes. The MCAI states: A number of forward engine mount pins, Part Number (P/N) 740- 2022-501, intended for IAE V2500 series engines, have been reported as non-compliant with the current certification requirements, due to a quality issue during manufacturing of the raw material. It was also determined that a batch of 88 affected pins are installed on in-service aeroplanes fitted with forward engine mount P/N 745-2010- 503 and the serial numbers (s/n) of the affected pins and the [manufacturer serial number] MSN of the related aeroplanes have been identified. This condition, if not corrected, could lead to forward engine mount pin failure, possibly resulting in in-flight loss of an engine and consequent reduced control of the aeroplane. For the reasons described above, this [EASA] AD requires identification of the affected forward engine mount pins and removal from service [replacement] of those pins. 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- 2963. Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 Airbus has issued Service Bulletin A320-71-1064, dated November 5, 2014; and Goodrich Aerostructures has issued Service Bulletin V2500- NAC-71-0323, dated September 18, 2014. The service information describes procedures for an inspection to determine the serial number of the attachment pins for the forward engine mount crossbeam to main beam for each engine, and replacement of affected pins. 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 these same type designs. Explanation of ``RC'' Procedures and Tests in Service Information The FAA worked in conjunction with industry, under the Airworthiness Directive Implementation Aviation Rulemaking Committee (ARC), to enhance the AD system. One enhancement was a new process for annotating which procedures and tests in the service information are required for compliance with an AD. Differentiating these procedures and tests from other tasks in the service information is expected to improve an owner's/operator's understanding of crucial AD requirements and help provide consistent judgment in AD compliance. The procedures and tests identified as RC (required for compliance) in any service information have a direct effect on detecting, preventing, resolving, or eliminating an identified unsafe condition. As specified in a NOTE under the Accomplishment Instructions of the specified Airbus service information, procedures and tests identified as RC must be done to comply with the proposed AD. However, procedures and tests that are not identified as RC are recommended. Those procedures and tests that are not identified as RC may be deviated from using accepted methods in accordance with the operator's maintenance or inspection program without obtaining approval of an alternative method of compliance (AMOC), provided the procedures and tests identified as RC can be done and the airplane can be put back in a serviceable condition. Any substitutions or changes to procedures or tests identified as RC will require approval of an AMOC. Costs of Compliance We estimate that this proposed AD affects 922 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 $156,740, or $170 per product. In addition, we estimate that any necessary follow-on actions would take about 4 work-hours and require parts costing $1,724, for a cost of $2,064 per attachment pin replacement. We have no way of determining the number of aircraft that might need this action. 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, [[Page 45464]] 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-2015-2963; Directorate Identifier 2015-NM- 016-AD. (a) Comments Due Date We must receive comments by September 14, 2015. (b) Affected ADs None. (c) Applicability This AD applies to the Airbus airplanes identified in paragraphs (c)(1), (c)(2), and (c)(3) of this AD, certificated in any category, all manufacturer serial numbers. (1) Model A319-131, -132, and -133 airplanes. (2) Model A320-232 and -233 airplanes. (3) Model A321-131, -231, and -232 airplanes. (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 71, Power Plant. (e) Reason This AD was prompted by reports of forward engine mount attachment pins that were manufactured from discrepant raw material. We are issuing this AD to prevent failure of a forward engine mount attachment pin, possible loss of an engine in-flight, and consequent reduced controllability of the airplane. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Identification of Part Numbers for Forward Engine Mount and Attachment Pins Except as provided by paragraph (i) of this AD, at the earliest of the times specified in paragraphs (g)(1) through (g)(4) of this AD: For each engine, identify the part number of the forward engine mount, and the part number and serial number of the attachment pin for that forward engine mount, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A320-71-1064, dated November 5, 2014; and Goodrich Aerostructures Service Bulletin V2500-NAC-71- 0323, dated September 18, 2014. A review of airplane maintenance records is acceptable in lieu of this identification if the part number of the forward engine mount, and the part number and serial number of the attachment pin for that forward engine mount can be conclusively determined from that review. If any part number of the forward engine mount, or part number or serial number of the attachment pins for the forward engine mount, cannot be identified: At the earliest of the times specified in paragraphs (g)(1) through (g)(4) of this AD, contact 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), for identification information. (1) Within 24 months after the effective date of this AD. (2) At the next engine removal after the effective date of this AD. (3) Within 7,500 flight hours after the effective date of this AD. (4) Within 5,000 flight cycles after the effective date of this AD. (h) Corrective Actions If, during any identification required by paragraph (g) of this AD, a forward engine mount having part number (P/N) 745-2010-503 is found, and the attachment pin has P/N 740-2022-501 with any serial number that is included in figure 1 to paragraphs (h) and (j) of this AD: At the earliest of the times specified in paragraphs (g)(1) through (g)(4) of this AD, replace the affected attachment pin with a serviceable part having a part number other than P/N 740-2022-501, and having a serial number that is not identified in figure 1 to paragraphs (h) and (j) of this AD, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A320-71-1064, dated November 5, 2014; and Goodrich Aerostructures Service Bulletin V2500-NAC-71-0323, dated September 18, 2014. Figure 1 to Paragraphs (h) and (j) of This AD--Part Numbers and Serial Numbers of Affected Forward Engine Mounts and Attachment Pins ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Serial Nos. ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Forward Engine Mount (P/N 745-2010- Attachment Pin (P/N 740-2022-501) 503) ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1396SC 13665001 1391SC 13655001 1412SC 13689001 1402SC 13669001 1409SC 13683001 1416SC 13697001 1418SC 13701001 1417SC 13699001 1414SC 13693001 1415SC 13695001 1420SC 13705001 1421SC 13707001 1422SC 13709001 1436SC 13737001 1438SC 13741001 1452SC 13769001 1456SC 13777001 1397SC 13667001 1432SC 13729001 1405SC 13675001 1411SC 13687001 1389SC 13651001 1392SC 13657001 1382SC 13637001 1384SC 13641001 1407SC 13679001 1408SC 13681001 1395SC 13663001 1406SC 13677001 1383SC 13639001 1404SC 13673001 1393SC 13659001 1413SC 13691001 1386SC 13645001 1388SC 13649001 1390SC 13653001 1410SC 13685001 1423SC 13711001 1424SC 13713001 1403SC 13671001 1419SC 13703001 1385SC 13643001 1387SC 13647001 1431SC 13727001 1433SC 13731001 1425SC 13715001 1428SC 13721001 1429SC 13723001 1430SC 13725001 1427SC 13719001 1434SC 13733001 1442SC 13749001 1394SC 13661001 1441SC 13747001 1426SC 13717001 1437SC 13739001 1439SC 13743001 1443SC 13751001 1448SC 13761001 1435SC 13735001 1440SC 13745001 1454SC 13773001 1455SC 13775001 1451SC 13767001 1453SC 13771001 1444SC 13753001 1450SC 13765001 1461SC 13787001 1469SC 13817001 1480SC 13839001 1481SC 13841001 1446SC 13757001 1449SC 13763001 [[Page 45465]] 1467SC 13813001 1445SC 13755001 1462SC 13789001 1464SC 13793001 1466SC 13811001 1470SC 13819001 1459SC 13783001 1463SC 13791001 1475SC 13829001 1458SC 13781001 1477SC 13833001 1474SC 13827001 1478SC 13835001 1479SC 13837001 1472SC 13823001 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ (i) Exception to Paragraph (g) of This AD For airplanes with manufacturer serial numbers identified in figure 2 to paragraph (i) of this AD: If it can be conclusively determined that an engine has not been replaced after March 1, 2011 (the date of manufacture of the first airplane with affected engine mounts), the airplane is not affected by the requirements of paragraphs (g) and (h) of this AD. Figure 2 to Paragraph (i) of This AD--Airplane Manufacturer Serial Numbers ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Airplane manufacturer serial Nos. ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4593 4602 4620 4637 4638 4642 4643 4644 4660 4677 4690 4696 4700 4701 4703 4706 4707 4710 4716 4719 4725 4726 4731 4736 4737 4741 4746 4751 4752 4753 4754 4755 4757 4761 4762 4772 4773 4774 4775 4779 4782 4783 4784 4786 4788 4790 4791 4798 4804 4813 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ (j) Parts Installation Prohibition As of the effective date of this AD, no person may install on any airplane any engine mount attachment pin having P/N 740-2022-501 with a serial number identified in figure 1 to paragraphs (h) and (j) of this AD. (k) 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. (3) Required for Compliance (RC): If any service information contains procedures or tests that are identified as RC, those procedures and tests must be done to comply with this AD; any procedures or tests that are not identified as RC are recommended. Those procedures and tests that are not identified as RC may be deviated from using accepted methods in accordance with the operator's maintenance or inspection program without obtaining approval of an AMOC, provided the procedures and tests identified as RC can be done and the airplane can be put back in a serviceable condition. Any substitutions or changes to procedures or tests identified as RC require approval of an AMOC. (l) Special Flight Permits Prohibited 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. (m) Related Information (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA Airworthiness Directive 2015-0004, dated January 13, 2015, for related information. This MCAI may be found in the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2015-2963. (2) For Airbus service information identified in this 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. For Goodrich Aerostructures service information identified in this AD, contact UTC Aerospace Systems, ATTN: Christopher Newth--V2500 A1/A5 Project Engineer, Aftermarket-- Aerostructures; 850 Lagoon Drive, Chula Vista, CA; telephone 619- 498-7505; email [email protected]. 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 July 17, 2015. Michael Kaszycki, Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2015-18533 Filed 7-29-15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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(d) Subject Commercial Airplanes, Attention: Data & W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
Air Transport Association (ATA) of Services Management, P.O. Box 3707, MC Washington, DC 20590.
America Code 54, Nacelles/pylons. 2H–65, Seattle, WA 98124–2207; telephone • Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of
206–544–5000, extension 1; fax 206–766– Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
(e) Unsafe Condition 5680; Internet https://
www.myboeingfleet.com. You may view this
30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
This AD was prompted by a report of fuel W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
leaking onto the hot exhaust portion of the referenced service information at the FAA,
engine as a result of an unintended leak path Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5
from the leading edge through the pylons. We Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For information p.m., Monday through Friday, except
are issuing this AD to prevent fuel leaking on the availability of this material at the Federal holidays.
from an unintended drain path from the FAA, call 425–227–1221. For Airbus service information
leading edge through the pylons and onto the Issued in Renton, Washington, on July 22, identified in this proposed AD, contact
hot engine parts or brakes, which could lead 2015. Airbus, Airworthiness Office—EIAS, 1
to a major ground fire. Rond Point Maurice Bellonte, 31707
Victor Wicklund,
(f) Compliance Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone +33 5
Comply with this AD within the Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61 93 44 51; email
compliance times specified, unless already [FR Doc. 2015–18561 Filed 7–29–15; 8:45 am] account.airworth-eas@airbus.com;
done. BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
Internet http://www.airbus.com. For
Goodrich Aerostructures service
(g) Installation of Inboard and Outboard information identified in this proposed
Seal Dams
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AD, contact UTC Aerospace Systems,
Within 60 months after the effective date ATTN: Christopher Newth—V2500 A1/
of this AD, install new seal dams in the A5 Project Engineer, Aftermarket—
Federal Aviation Administration
inboard and outboard corners of the aft pylon
frame on the left and right engines, including
Aerostructures; 850 Lagoon Drive, Chula
a general visual inspection to detect damage 14 CFR Part 39 Vista, CA; telephone 619–498–7505;
of the outboard blade seal, and do all email christopher.newth@utas.utc.com.
[Docket No. FAA–2015–2963; Directorate
applicable corrective actions, in accordance Identifier 2015–NM–016–AD] You may view this referenced service
with the Accomplishment Instructions of information at the FAA, Transport
Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B787–81205– RIN 2120–AA64 Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue
SB540004–00, Issue 001, dated October 24, SW., Renton, WA. For information on
2014. Do all applicable corrective actions Airworthiness Directives; Airbus the availability of this material at the
before further flight. Airplanes FAA, call 425–227–1221.
(h) Alternative Methods of Compliance AGENCY: Federal Aviation
(AMOCs)
Examining the AD Docket
Administration (FAA), DOT.
(1) The Manager, Seattle Aircraft ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
You may examine the AD docket on
Certification Office (ACO), FAA, has the (NPRM). the Internet at http://
authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if www.regulations.gov by searching for
requested using the procedures found in 14 SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new and locating Docket No. FAA–2015–
CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, airworthiness directive (AD) for all 2963; or in person at the Docket
send your request to your principal inspector Airbus Model A319–131, –132, and Management Facility between 9 a.m.
or local Flight Standards District Office, as and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
–133 airplanes; Model A320–232 and
appropriate. If sending information directly
to the manager of the ACO, send it to the –233 airplanes; and Model A321–131, except Federal holidays. The AD docket
attention of the person identified in –231, and –232 airplanes. This proposed contains this proposed AD, the
paragraph (i)(1) of this AD. Information may AD was prompted by reports of forward regulatory evaluation, any comments
be emailed to: 9-ANM-Seattle-ACO-AMOC- engine mount attachment pins that were received, and other information. The
Requests@faa.gov. manufactured from discrepant raw street address for the Docket Operations
(2) Before using any approved AMOC, material. This proposed AD would office (telephone 800–647–5527) is in
notify your appropriate principal inspector, require identification and replacement the ADDRESSES section. Comments will
or lacking a principal inspector, the manager of affected forward engine mount be available in the AD docket shortly
of the local flight standards district office/ after receipt.
attachment pins. We are proposing this
certificate holding district office.
(3) An AMOC that provides an acceptable AD to prevent failure of a forward FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
level of safety may be used for any repair engine mount attachment pin, possible Sanjay Ralhan, Aerospace Engineer,
required by this AD if it is approved by the loss of an engine in-flight, and International Branch, ANM–116,
Boeing Commercial Airplanes Organization consequent reduced controllability of Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA,
Designation Authorization (ODA) that has the airplane. 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA
been authorized by the Manager, Seattle DATES: We must receive comments on 98057–3356; telephone 425–227–1405;
ACO, to make those findings. For a repair this proposed AD by September 14, fax 425–227–1149.
method to be approved, the repair must meet
the certification basis of the airplane, and the
2015. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
approval must specifically refer to this AD. ADDRESSES: You may send comments,
Comments Invited
(i) Related Information
using the procedures found in 14 CFR
11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following We invite you to send any written
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(1) For more information about this AD, methods: relevant data, views, or arguments about
contact Sherry Vevea, Aerospace Engineer,
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to this proposed AD. Send your comments
Propulsion Branch, ANM–140S, FAA, Seattle
http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the to an address listed under the
Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), 1601 Lind
instructions for submitting comments. ADDRESSES section. Include ‘‘Docket No.
Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356;
phone: 425–917–6514; fax: 425–917–6590; • Fax: 202–493–2251. FAA–2015–2963; Directorate Identifier
email: sherry.vevea@faa.gov. • Mail: U.S. Department of 2015–NM–016–AD’’ at the beginning of
(2) For Boeing service information Transportation, Docket Operations, M– your comments. We specifically invite
identified in this AD, contact Boeing 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room comments on the overall regulatory,
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economic, environmental, and energy interested parties have access to it Costs of Compliance
aspects of this proposed AD. We will through their normal course of business We estimate that this proposed AD
consider all comments received by the or by the means identified in the affects 922 airplanes of U.S. registry.
closing date and may amend this ADDRESSES section of this NPRM. We also estimate that it would take
proposed AD based on those comments. about 2 work-hours per product to
We will post all comments we FAA’s Determination and Requirements
of This Proposed AD comply with the basic requirements of
receive, without change, to http:// this proposed AD. The average labor
www.regulations.gov, including any rate is $85 per work-hour. Required
This product has been approved by
personal information you provide. We parts would cost about $0 per product.
the aviation authority of another
will also post a report summarizing each Based on these figures, we estimate the
country, and is approved for operation
substantive verbal contact we receive cost of this proposed AD on U.S.
about this proposed AD. in the United States. Pursuant to our
bilateral agreement with the State of operators to be $156,740, or $170 per
Discussion Design Authority, we have been notified product.
The European Aviation Safety Agency of the unsafe condition described in the In addition, we estimate that any
(EASA), which is the Technical Agent MCAI and service information necessary follow-on actions would take
for the Member States of the European referenced above. We are proposing this about 4 work-hours and require parts
Union, has issued EASA Airworthiness AD because we evaluated all pertinent costing $1,724, for a cost of $2,064 per
Directive 2015–0004, dated January 13, information and determined an unsafe attachment pin replacement. We have
2015 (referred to after this as the condition exists and is likely to exist or no way of determining the number of
Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness develop on other products of these same aircraft that might need this action.
Information, or ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct type designs. Authority for This Rulemaking
an unsafe condition for all Airbus
Explanation of ‘‘RC’’ Procedures and Title 49 of the United States Code
Model A319–131, –132, and –133
Tests in Service Information specifies the FAA’s authority to issue
airplanes; Model A320–232 and –233
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I,
airplanes; and Model A321–131, –231, The FAA worked in conjunction with section 106, describes the authority of
and –232 airplanes. The MCAI states: industry, under the Airworthiness the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII:
A number of forward engine mount pins, Directive Implementation Aviation Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more
Part Number (P/N) 740–2022–501, intended Rulemaking Committee (ARC), to detail the scope of the Agency’s
for IAE V2500 series engines, have been enhance the AD system. One authority.
reported as non-compliant with the current enhancement was a new process for
certification requirements, due to a quality
We are issuing this rulemaking under
issue during manufacturing of the raw
annotating which procedures and tests the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII,
material. It was also determined that a batch in the service information are required Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701:
of 88 affected pins are installed on in-service for compliance with an AD. General requirements.’’ Under that
aeroplanes fitted with forward engine mount Differentiating these procedures and section, Congress charges the FAA with
P/N 745–2010–503 and the serial numbers (s/ tests from other tasks in the service promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in
n) of the affected pins and the [manufacturer information is expected to improve an air commerce by prescribing regulations
serial number] MSN of the related aeroplanes owner’s/operator’s understanding of for practices, methods, and procedures
have been identified. the Administrator finds necessary for
crucial AD requirements and help
This condition, if not corrected, could lead
to forward engine mount pin failure, possibly provide consistent judgment in AD safety in air commerce. This regulation
resulting in in-flight loss of an engine and compliance. The procedures and tests is within the scope of that authority
consequent reduced control of the aeroplane. identified as RC (required for because it addresses an unsafe condition
For the reasons described above, this compliance) in any service information that is likely to exist or develop on
[EASA] AD requires identification of the have a direct effect on detecting, products identified in this rulemaking
affected forward engine mount pins and preventing, resolving, or eliminating an action.
removal from service [replacement] of those identified unsafe condition.
pins. Regulatory Findings
As specified in a NOTE under the We determined that this proposed AD
You may examine the MCAI in the
Accomplishment Instructions of the would not have federalism implications
AD docket on the Internet at http://
specified Airbus service information, under Executive Order 13132. This
www.regulations.gov by searching for
procedures and tests identified as RC proposed AD would not have a
and locating Docket No. FAA–2015–
must be done to comply with the substantial direct effect on the States, on
2963.
proposed AD. However, procedures and the relationship between the national
Related Service Information Under 1 tests that are not identified as RC are Government and the States, or on the
CFR Part 51 recommended. Those procedures and distribution of power and
Airbus has issued Service Bulletin tests that are not identified as RC may responsibilities among the various
A320–71–1064, dated November 5, be deviated from using accepted levels of government.
2014; and Goodrich Aerostructures has methods in accordance with the For the reasons discussed above, I
issued Service Bulletin V2500–NAC– operator’s maintenance or inspection certify this proposed regulation:
71–0323, dated September 18, 2014. The program without obtaining approval of 1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory
an alternative method of compliance
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service information describes action’’ under Executive Order 12866;
procedures for an inspection to (AMOC), provided the procedures and 2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the
determine the serial number of the tests identified as RC can be done and DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures
attachment pins for the forward engine the airplane can be put back in a (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979);
mount crossbeam to main beam for each serviceable condition. Any substitutions 3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in
engine, and replacement of affected or changes to procedures or tests Alaska; and
pins. This service information is identified as RC will require approval of 4. Will not have a significant
reasonably available because the an AMOC. economic impact, positive or negative,
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on a substantial number of small entities pin for that forward engine mount, in FIGURE 1 TO PARAGRAPHS (h) AND (j)
under the criteria of the Regulatory accordance with the Accomplishment
OF THIS AD—PART NUMBERS AND
Flexibility Act. Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A320–
71–1064, dated November 5, 2014; and SERIAL NUMBERS OF AFFECTED
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 Goodrich Aerostructures Service Bulletin FORWARD ENGINE MOUNTS AND AT-
V2500–NAC–71–0323, dated September 18, TACHMENT PINS—Continued
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation 2014. A review of airplane maintenance
safety, Incorporation by reference, records is acceptable in lieu of this Serial Nos.
Safety. identification if the part number of the
forward engine mount, and the part number Forward Engine
The Proposed Amendment and serial number of the attachment pin for Attachment Pin Mount
(P/N 740–2022–501)
Accordingly, under the authority that forward engine mount can be (P/N 745–2010–503)
delegated to me by the Administrator, conclusively determined from that review. If
any part number of the forward engine 1415SC 13695001
the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part
mount, or part number or serial number of 1420SC 13705001
39 as follows: the attachment pins for the forward engine 1421SC 13707001
mount, cannot be identified: At the earliest 1422SC 13709001
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS of the times specified in paragraphs (g)(1) 1436SC 13737001
DIRECTIVES through (g)(4) of this AD, contact the 1438SC 13741001
Manager, International Branch, ANM–116, 1452SC 13769001
■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or the 1456SC 13777001
continues to read as follows: European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA); or 1397SC 13667001
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. Airbus’s EASA Design Organization 1432SC 13729001
Approval (DOA), for identification 1405SC 13675001
§ 39.13 [Amended] information. 1411SC 13687001
(1) Within 24 months after the effective 1389SC 13651001
■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding 1392SC 13657001
the following new airworthiness date of this AD.
(2) At the next engine removal after the 1382SC 13637001
directive (AD): effective date of this AD. 1384SC 13641001
Airbus: Docket No. FAA–2015–2963; (3) Within 7,500 flight hours after the 1407SC 13679001
Directorate Identifier 2015–NM–016–AD. effective date of this AD. 1408SC 13681001
(4) Within 5,000 flight cycles after the 1395SC 13663001
(a) Comments Due Date effective date of this AD. 1406SC 13677001
We must receive comments by September 1383SC 13639001
14, 2015. (h) Corrective Actions 1404SC 13673001
If, during any identification required by 1393SC 13659001
(b) Affected ADs paragraph (g) of this AD, a forward engine 1413SC 13691001
None. mount having part number (P/N) 745–2010– 1386SC 13645001
503 is found, and the attachment pin has P/ 1388SC 13649001
(c) Applicability N 740–2022–501 with any serial number that 1390SC 13653001
This AD applies to the Airbus airplanes is included in figure 1 to paragraphs (h) and 1410SC 13685001
identified in paragraphs (c)(1), (c)(2), and (j) of this AD: At the earliest of the times 1423SC 13711001
(c)(3) of this AD, certificated in any category, specified in paragraphs (g)(1) through (g)(4) 1424SC 13713001
all manufacturer serial numbers. of this AD, replace the affected attachment 1403SC 13671001
(1) Model A319–131, –132, and –133 pin with a serviceable part having a part 1419SC 13703001
airplanes. number other than P/N 740–2022–501, and 1385SC 13643001
(2) Model A320–232 and –233 airplanes. having a serial number that is not identified 1387SC 13647001
(3) Model A321–131, –231, and –232 in figure 1 to paragraphs (h) and (j) of this 1431SC 13727001
airplanes. AD, in accordance with the Accomplishment 1433SC 13731001
Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A320– 1425SC 13715001
(d) Subject 71–1064, dated November 5, 2014; and 1428SC 13721001
Air Transport Association (ATA) of Goodrich Aerostructures Service Bulletin 1429SC 13723001
America Code 71, Power Plant. V2500–NAC–71–0323, dated September 18, 1430SC 13725001
2014. 1427SC 13719001
(e) Reason 1434SC 13733001
This AD was prompted by reports of FIGURE 1 TO PARAGRAPHS (h) AND (j) 1442SC 13749001
forward engine mount attachment pins that 1394SC 13661001
were manufactured from discrepant raw OF THIS AD—PART NUMBERS AND 1441SC 13747001
material. We are issuing this AD to prevent SERIAL NUMBERS OF AFFECTED 1426SC 13717001
failure of a forward engine mount attachment FORWARD ENGINE MOUNTS AND AT- 1437SC 13739001
pin, possible loss of an engine in-flight, and TACHMENT PINS 1439SC 13743001
consequent reduced controllability of the 1443SC 13751001
airplane. 1448SC 13761001
Serial Nos.
1435SC 13735001
(f) Compliance 1440SC 13745001
Forward Engine
Comply with this AD within the Attachment Pin 1454SC 13773001
Mount
compliance times specified, unless already (P/N 740–2022–501) 1455SC 13775001
(P/N 745–2010–503)
done. 1451SC 13767001
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1396SC 13665001 1453SC 13771001
(g) Identification of Part Numbers for 1391SC 13655001 1444SC 13753001
Forward Engine Mount and Attachment Pins 1412SC 13689001 1450SC 13765001
Except as provided by paragraph (i) of this 1402SC 13669001 1461SC 13787001
AD, at the earliest of the times specified in 1409SC 13683001 1469SC 13817001
paragraphs (g)(1) through (g)(4) of this AD: 1416SC 13697001 1480SC 13839001
For each engine, identify the part number of 1418SC 13701001 1481SC 13841001
the forward engine mount, and the part 1417SC 13699001 1446SC 13757001
number and serial number of the attachment 1414SC 13693001 1449SC 13763001
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FIGURE 1 TO PARAGRAPHS (h) AND (j) FIGURE 2 TO PARAGRAPH (i) OF THIS procedures and tests must be done to comply
with this AD; any procedures or tests that are
OF THIS AD—PART NUMBERS AND AD—AIRPLANE MANUFACTURER SE- not identified as RC are recommended. Those
SERIAL NUMBERS OF AFFECTED RIAL NUMBERS—Continued procedures and tests that are not identified
FORWARD ENGINE MOUNTS AND AT- as RC may be deviated from using accepted
TACHMENT PINS—Continued Airplane manufacturer serial Nos. methods in accordance with the operator’s
maintenance or inspection program without
4753 obtaining approval of an AMOC, provided
Serial No.
4754 the procedures and tests identified as RC can
Forward Engine 4755 be done and the airplane can be put back in
Attachment Pin 4757
Mount a serviceable condition. Any substitutions or
(P/N 740–2022–501) 4761
(P/N 745–2010–503) changes to procedures or tests identified as
4762 RC require approval of an AMOC.
1467SC 13813001 4772
1445SC 13755001 4773 (l) Special Flight Permits Prohibited
1462SC 13789001 4774 Special flight permits, as described in
1464SC 13793001 4775 Section 21.197 and Section 21.199 of the
1466SC 13811001 4779 Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR 21.197
1470SC 13819001 4782 and 21.199), are not allowed.
1459SC 13783001 4783
1463SC 13791001 4784 (m) Related Information
1475SC 13829001 4786 (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing
1458SC 13781001 4788 Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA
1477SC 13833001 4790 Airworthiness Directive 2015–0004, dated
1474SC 13827001 4791 January 13, 2015, for related information.
1478SC 13835001 4798 This MCAI may be found in the AD docket
1479SC 13837001 4804 on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov
1472SC 13823001 4813 by searching for and locating Docket No.
FAA–2015–2963.
(i) Exception to Paragraph (g) of This AD (j) Parts Installation Prohibition (2) For Airbus service information
For airplanes with manufacturer serial As of the effective date of this AD, no identified in this AD, contact Airbus,
numbers identified in figure 2 to paragraph person may install on any airplane any Airworthiness Office—EIAS, 1 Rond Point
(i) of this AD: If it can be conclusively engine mount attachment pin having P/N Maurice Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex,
determined that an engine has not been 740–2022–501 with a serial number France; telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33
replaced after March 1, 2011 (the date of identified in figure 1 to paragraphs (h) and 5 61 93 44 51; email account.airworth-eas@
manufacture of the first airplane with (j) of this AD. airbus.com; Internet http://www.airbus.com.
affected engine mounts), the airplane is not For Goodrich Aerostructures service
(k) Other FAA AD Provisions information identified in this AD, contact
affected by the requirements of paragraphs (g)
and (h) of this AD. The following provisions also apply to this UTC Aerospace Systems, ATTN: Christopher
AD: Newth—V2500 A1/A5 Project Engineer,
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance Aftermarket—Aerostructures; 850 Lagoon
FIGURE 2 TO PARAGRAPH (i) OF THIS (AMOCs): The Manager, International Drive, Chula Vista, CA; telephone 619–498–
AD—AIRPLANE MANUFACTURER SE- Branch, ANM–116, Transport Airplane 7505; email christopher.newth@utas.utc.com.
RIAL NUMBERS Directorate, FAA, has the authority to You may view this service information at the
approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601
Airplane manufacturer serial Nos. using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For
In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your information on the availability of this
4593 request to your principal inspector or local material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221.
4602 Flight Standards District Office, as
Issued in Renton, Washington, on July 17,
4620 appropriate. If sending information directly
2015.
4637 to the International Branch, send it to ATTN:
4638 Sanjay Ralhan, Aerospace Engineer, Michael Kaszycki,
4642 International Branch, ANM–116, Transport Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
4643 Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
4644 Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356; [FR Doc. 2015–18533 Filed 7–29–15; 8:45 am]
4660 telephone 425–227–1405; fax 425–227–1149. BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
4677 Information may be emailed to: 9-ANM-116-
4690 AMOC-REQUESTS@faa.gov. Before using
4696 any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate
4700 principal inspector, or lacking a principal DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND
4701 inspector, the manager of the local flight HUMAN SERVICES
4703 standards district office/certificate holding
4706 district office. The AMOC approval letter Food and Drug Administration
4707 must specifically reference this AD.
4710 (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any 21 CFR Part 101
4716 requirement in this AD to obtain corrective
4719 actions from a manufacturer, the action must [Docket No. FDA–2015–D–1839]
4725 be accomplished using a method approved
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4726 by the Manager, International Branch, ANM– The Food and Drug Administration’s
4731 116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or Policy on Declaring Small Amounts of
4736 the EASA; or Airbus’s EASA DOA. If Nutrients and Dietary Ingredients on
4737 approved by the DOA, the approval must Nutrition Labels; Draft Guidance for
4741 include the DOA-authorized signature. Industry; Availability
4746 (3) Required for Compliance (RC): If any
4751 service information contains procedures or AGENCY: Food and Drug Administration,
4752 tests that are identified as RC, those HHS.
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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 September 14, 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 45462 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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