80 FR 45851 - Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 148 (August 3, 2015)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 148 (August 3, 2015)
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| FR Document | 2015-18535 |
[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 148 (Monday, August 3, 2015)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 45851-45853] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2015-18535] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2015-0826; Directorate Identifier 2014-NM-221-AD; Amendment 39-18222; AD 2015-15-12] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Final rule. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Airbus Model A318, A319, and A320 series airplanes modified by a particular supplemental type certificate (STC). This AD was prompted by reports of cracks found during inspections of the in-flight entertainment system radome assembly. This AD requires repetitive detailed inspections for cracks in the radome assembly, and replacement of the radome if necessary. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct cracks in the radome assembly, which could result in the radome (or pieces) separating from the airplane and striking the tail, consequently reducing the controllability of the airplane. DATES: This AD is effective September 8, 2015. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of September 8, 2015. ADDRESSES: For service information identified in this AD, contact Live TV, 7415 Emerald Dunes Drive, Orlando, FL 32822; telephone 407-812- 2643; email: CertificationEngineering@livetv.net; Internet: http://www.LiveTV.net. You may view this referenced service information at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 425 227-1221. It is also available on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2015- 0826. 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- 0826; or in person at the Docket Management Facility between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket contains this AD, the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and other information. The address for the Docket Office (phone: 800-647- 5527) is Docket Management Facility, U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Barry Culler, Aerospace Engineer, Airframe Branch, ACE-117A, FAA, Atlanta Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), 1701 Columbia Avenue, College Park, GA 30337; phone: 404-474- 5546; fax: 404-474-5605; email: william.culler@faa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Discussion We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR part 39 by adding an AD that would apply to certain Airbus Model A318, A319, and A320 series airplanes modified by a particular STC. The NPRM published in the Federal Register on April 15, 2015 (80 FR 20175). The NPRM was prompted by reports of cracks found during inspections of the in-flight entertainment system radome assembly that had in-flight entertainment systems installed using an STC issued to Live TV (STC ST00788SE, http://rgl.faa.gov/Regulatory_and_Guidance_Library/ rgstc.nsf/0/6df40775b10ef09a86257ae200613cfe/$FILE/ST00788SE.pdf). Investigation of the cause of the cracks revealed that radome manufacturing variation, due to a lack of dimensional controls on the radome manufacturing drawings, can result in the introduction of preload stress on the radome during its assembly with the skirt fairing. Preload stress combined with flight or handling stress, such as maintenance personnel stepping on the radome fairing assembly, might initiate a crack. The radome manufacturing drawings were revised on September 13, 2010, to add a control dimension, which was incorporated into production at radome serial number 498. The NPRM proposed to require detailed inspections for cracks in the radome assembly, and replacement of the radome if necessary. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct cracks in the radome assembly, which could result in the radome (or pieces) separating from the airplane and striking the tail, consequently reducing the controllability of the airplane. Comments We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing this AD. We received no comments on the NPRM (80 FR 20175, April 15, 2015) or on the determination of the cost to the public. Conclusion We reviewed the relevant data and determined that air safety and the public interest require adopting this AD as proposed except for minor editorial changes. We have determined that these minor changes:Are consistent with the intent that was proposed in the NPRM (80 FR 20175, April 15, 2015) for correcting the unsafe condition; and Do not add any additional burden upon the public than was already proposed in the NPRM (80 FR 20175, April 15, 2015). Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 We reviewed Live TV Service Bulletin A320-53-006, Rev 01, dated September 10, 2014. The service information describes procedures for repetitive detailed inspections for cracks in the outer ply of the radome, and replacement of the radome with a new or serviceable radome if any crack is found. This service information is reasonably available because the interested parties have access to it through their normal course of business or by the means identified in the ADDRESSES section of this AD. Costs of Compliance We estimate that this AD affects 120 airplanes of U.S. registry. We estimate the following costs to comply with this AD: [[Page 45852]] Estimated Costs ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cost on U.S. Action Labor cost Parts cost Cost per product operators ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Inspections.............. 1 work-hour x $85 per N/A $85 per inspection $10,200 per hour = $85 per cycle. inspection cycle. inspection cycle. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- We estimate the following costs to do any necessary replacements that would be required based on the results of the inspections. We have no way of determining the number of aircraft that might need this replacement: On-Condition Costs ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cost per Action Labor cost Parts cost product ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Replacement................................... 8 work-hours x $85 per hour = $ $0 $680 680. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Paperwork Reduction Act A federal agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, nor shall a person be subject to penalty for failure to comply with a collection of information subject to the requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act unless that collection of information displays a current valid OMB control number. The control number for the collection of information required by this AD is 2120- 0056. The paperwork cost associated with this AD has been detailed in the Costs of Compliance section of this document and includes time for reviewing instructions, as well as completing and reviewing the collection of information. Therefore, all reporting associated with this AD is mandatory. Comments concerning the accuracy of this burden and suggestions for reducing the burden should be directed to the FAA at 800 Independence Ave. SW., Washington, DC 20591. ATTN: Information Collection Clearance Officer, AES-200. Authority for This Rulemaking Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the authority of the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII: Aviation Programs, describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's authority. We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: ``General requirements.'' Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this rulemaking action. Regulatory Findings This AD will not have federalism implications under Executive Order 13132. This AD will not have a substantial direct effect on the States, on the relationship between the national government and the States, or on the distribution of power and responsibilities among the various levels of government. For the reasons discussed above, I certify that this AD: (1) Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive Order 12866, (2) Is not a ``significant rule'' under 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. Adoption of the Amendment Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator, the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows: PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES 0 1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows: Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. Sec. 39.13 [Amended] 0 2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness directive (AD): 2015-15-12 Airbus: Amendment 39-18222; Docket No. FAA-2015-0826; Directorate Identifier 2014-NM-221-AD. (a) Effective Date This AD is effective September 8, 2015. (b) Affected ADs None. (c) Applicability This AD applies to the airplane models identified in paragraphs (c)(1), (c)(2), and (c)(3) of this AD, certificated in any category, with Live TV radomes having part number (P/N) 5063-100-XX (XX designates the color option) and a serial number in the range of 001 through 497 inclusive, and modified by supplemental type certificate (STC) ST00788SE, http://rgl.faa.gov/Regulatory_and_Guidance_Library/ rgstc.nsf/0/6df40775b10ef09a86257ae200613cfe/$FILE/ST00788SE.pdf. (1) Airbus Model A318-111 and -112 airplanes. (2) Airbus Model A319-111, -112, -113, -114, -115, -131, -132, and -133 airplanes. (3) Airbus Model A320-111, -211, -212, -214, -231, -232, and - 233 airplanes. (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 53, Fuselage. (e) Unsafe Condition This AD was prompted by reports of cracks found during inspections of the in-flight entertainment system radome assembly. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct cracks in the in-flight entertainment system radome assembly, which could result in the radome (or pieces) separating from the airplane and striking the tail, consequently reducing the controllability of the airplane. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Repetitive Inspections and Corrective Actions Within 3,900 flight hours after the effective date of this AD: Perform a detailed inspection for cracks of the radome assembly, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Live TV Service Bulletin [[Page 45853]] A320-53-006, Rev 01, dated September 10, 2014. Repeat the inspection thereafter at intervals not to exceed 3,900 flight hours. If any crack is found during any inspection required by this paragraph, before further flight, replace the radome with a new or serviceable radome, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Live TV Service Bulletin A320-53-006, Rev 01, dated September 10, 2014. (h) Reporting Requirement If any crack is found during any inspection required by paragraph (g) of this AD, submit a report of the findings to Live TV, Attn: Oscar Hernandez, email: CertificationEngineering@livetv.net; at the applicable time specified in paragraph (h)(1) or (h)(2) of this AD. The report must include the information specified in the service bulletin reporting form provided in Live TV Service Bulletin A320-53-006, Rev 01, dated September 10, 2014. (1) If the inspection was accomplished on or after the effective date of this AD: Submit the report within 30 days after the inspection. (2) If the inspection was accomplished before the effective date of this AD: Submit the report within 30 days after the effective date of this AD. (i) Special Flight Permit 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) Paperwork Reduction Act Burden Statement A federal agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, nor shall a person be subject to a penalty for failure to comply with a collection of information subject to the requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act unless that collection of information displays a current valid OMB Control Number. The OMB Control Number for this information collection is 2120-0056. Public reporting for this collection of information is estimated to be approximately 5 minutes per response, including the time for reviewing instructions, completing and reviewing the collection of information. All responses to this collection of information are mandatory. Comments concerning the accuracy of this burden and suggestions for reducing the burden should be directed to the FAA at: 800 Independence Ave. SW., Washington, DC 20591, Attn: Information Collection Clearance Officer, AES-200. (k) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs) (1) The Manager, Atlanta Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), 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 manager of the ACO, send it to the attention of the person identified in the Related Information section of this AD. (2) 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. (3) If any service information contains steps that are identified as RC (Required for Compliance), those steps must be done to comply with this AD; any steps that are not identified as RC are recommended. Those steps 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 steps identified as RC can be done and the airplane can be put back in a serviceable condition. Any substitutions or changes to steps identified as RC require approval of an AMOC. (l) Related Information For more information about this AD, contact Barry Culler, Aerospace Engineer, Airframe Branch, ACE-117A, FAA, Atlanta Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), 1701 Columbia Avenue, College Park, GA 30337; phone: 404-474-5546; fax: 404 474 5605; email: william.culler@faa.gov. (m) Material Incorporated by Reference (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference (IBR) of the service information listed in this paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. (2) You must use this service information as applicable to do the actions required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. (i) Live TV Service Bulletin A320-53-006, Rev 01, dated September 10, 2014. (ii) Reserved. (3) For service information identified in this AD, contact Live TV, 7415 Emerald Dunes Drive, Orlando, FL 32822; telephone 407-812- 2643; email: CertificationEngineering@livetv.net; Internet: http://www.LiveTV.net. (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. (5) You may view this service information that is incorporated by reference at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For information on the availability of this material at NARA, call 202-741-6030, or go to: http://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html. Issued in Renton, Washington, on July 17, 2015. Michael Kaszycki, Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2015-18535 Filed 7-31-15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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determination as to whether a conflict of and locating Docket No. FAA–2015– initiate a crack. The radome
interest exists. 0826. manufacturing drawings were revised
[FR Doc. 2015–18642 Filed 7–31–15; 8:45 am] on September 13, 2010, to add a control
Examining the AD Docket
BILLING CODE 7535–01–P dimension, which was incorporated into
You may examine the AD docket on production at radome serial number
the Internet at http:// 498. The NPRM proposed to require
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION www.regulations.gov by searching for detailed inspections for cracks in the
and locating Docket No. FAA–2015– radome assembly, and replacement of
Federal Aviation Administration 0826; or in person at the Docket the radome if necessary. We are issuing
Management Facility between 9 a.m. this AD to detect and correct cracks in
14 CFR Part 39 and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, the radome assembly, which could
except Federal holidays. The AD docket result in the radome (or pieces)
[Docket No. FAA–2015–0826; Directorate contains this AD, the regulatory
Identifier 2014–NM–221–AD; Amendment separating from the airplane and
evaluation, any comments received, and striking the tail, consequently reducing
39–18222; AD 2015–15–12]
other information. The address for the the controllability of the airplane.
RIN 2120–AA64 Docket Office (phone: 800–647–5527) is
Docket Management Facility, U.S. Comments
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Department of Transportation, Docket We gave the public the opportunity to
Airplanes Operations, M–30, West Building participate in developing this AD. We
Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200 received no comments on the NPRM (80
AGENCY: Federal Aviation New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington,
Administration (FAA), DOT. FR 20175, April 15, 2015) or on the
DC 20590. determination of the cost to the public.
ACTION: Final rule. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Barry Culler, Aerospace Engineer, Conclusion
SUMMARY: We are adopting a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Airframe Branch, ACE–117A, FAA, We reviewed the relevant data and
Airbus Model A318, A319, and A320 Atlanta Aircraft Certification Office determined that air safety and the
series airplanes modified by a particular (ACO), 1701 Columbia Avenue, College public interest require adopting this AD
supplemental type certificate (STC). Park, GA 30337; phone: 404–474–5546; as proposed except for minor editorial
This AD was prompted by reports of fax: 404–474–5605; email: changes. We have determined that these
cracks found during inspections of the william.culler@faa.gov. minor changes:
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
in-flight entertainment system radome • Are consistent with the intent that
assembly. This AD requires repetitive Discussion was proposed in the NPRM (80 FR
detailed inspections for cracks in the 20175, April 15, 2015) for correcting the
We issued a notice of proposed
radome assembly, and replacement of unsafe condition; and
rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
the radome if necessary. We are issuing
part 39 by adding an AD that would • Do not add any additional burden
this AD to detect and correct cracks in apply to certain Airbus Model A318, upon the public than was already
the radome assembly, which could A319, and A320 series airplanes proposed in the NPRM (80 FR 20175,
result in the radome (or pieces) modified by a particular STC. The April 15, 2015).
separating from the airplane and NPRM published in the Federal
striking the tail, consequently reducing Related Service Information Under
Register on April 15, 2015 (80 FR 1 CFR Part 51
the controllability of the airplane. 20175). The NPRM was prompted by
DATES: This AD is effective September 8, reports of cracks found during We reviewed Live TV Service Bulletin
2015. inspections of the in-flight A320–53–006, Rev 01, dated September
The Director of the Federal Register entertainment system radome assembly 10, 2014. The service information
approved the incorporation by reference that had in-flight entertainment systems describes procedures for repetitive
of a certain publication listed in this AD installed using an STC issued to Live detailed inspections for cracks in the
as of September 8, 2015. TV (STC ST00788SE, http://rgl.faa.gov/ outer ply of the radome, and
ADDRESSES: For service information Regulatory_and_Guidance_Library/ replacement of the radome with a new
identified in this AD, contact Live TV, rgstc.nsf/0/ or serviceable radome if any crack is
7415 Emerald Dunes Drive, Orlando, FL 6df40775b10ef09a86257ae200613cfe/ found. This service information is
32822; telephone 407–812–2643; email: $FILE/ST00788SE.pdf). Investigation of reasonably available because the
CertificationEngineering@livetv.net; the cause of the cracks revealed that interested parties have access to it
Internet: http://www.LiveTV.net. You radome manufacturing variation, due to through their normal course of business
may view this referenced service a lack of dimensional controls on the or by the means identified in the
information at the FAA, Transport radome manufacturing drawings, can ADDRESSES section of this AD.
Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue result in the introduction of preload Costs of Compliance
SW., Renton, WA. For information on stress on the radome during its assembly
the availability of this material at the with the skirt fairing. Preload stress We estimate that this AD affects 120
FAA, call 425 227–1221. It is also combined with flight or handling stress, airplanes of U.S. registry.
available on the Internet at http:// such as maintenance personnel stepping We estimate the following costs to
www.regulations.gov by searching for on the radome fairing assembly, might comply with this AD:
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ESTIMATED COSTS
Action Labor cost Parts cost Cost per product Cost on U.S. operators
Inspections ........ 1 work-hour × $85 per hour = $85 per inspection N/A $85 per inspection cycle $10,200 per inspection
cycle. cycle.
We estimate the following costs to do be required based on the results of the determining the number of aircraft that
any necessary replacements that would inspections. We have no way of might need this replacement:
ON-CONDITION COSTS
Cost per
Action Labor cost Parts cost product
Replacement .................................... 8 work-hours × $85 per hour = $ 680 ....................................................... $0 $680
Paperwork Reduction Act products identified in this rulemaking 2015–15–12 Airbus: Amendment 39–18222;
action. Docket No. FAA–2015–0826; Directorate
A federal agency may not conduct or Identifier 2014–NM–221–AD.
sponsor, and a person is not required to Regulatory Findings
(a) Effective Date
respond to, nor shall a person be subject This AD will not have federalism
to penalty for failure to comply with a This AD is effective September 8, 2015.
implications under Executive Order
collection of information subject to the 13132. This AD will not have a (b) Affected ADs
requirements of the Paperwork substantial direct effect on the States, on None.
Reduction Act unless that collection of the relationship between the national
information displays a current valid (c) Applicability
government and the States, or on the This AD applies to the airplane models
OMB control number. The control distribution of power and
number for the collection of information identified in paragraphs (c)(1), (c)(2), and
responsibilities among the various (c)(3) of this AD, certificated in any category,
required by this AD is 2120–0056. The levels of government. with Live TV radomes having part number
paperwork cost associated with this AD For the reasons discussed above, I (P/N) 5063–100–XX (XX designates the color
has been detailed in the Costs of certify that this AD: option) and a serial number in the range of
Compliance section of this document (1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory 001 through 497 inclusive, and modified by
and includes time for reviewing action’’ under Executive Order 12866,
supplemental type certificate (STC)
instructions, as well as completing and ST00788SE, http://rgl.faa.gov/Regulatory_
(2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under and_Guidance_Library/rgstc.nsf/0/
reviewing the collection of information. DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures 6df40775b10ef09a86257ae200613cfe/$FILE/
Therefore, all reporting associated with (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979), ST00788SE.pdf.
this AD is mandatory. Comments (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation (1) Airbus Model A318–111 and –112
concerning the accuracy of this burden in Alaska, and airplanes.
and suggestions for reducing the burden (2) Airbus Model A319–111, –112, –113,
(4) Will not have a significant
should be directed to the FAA at 800 –114, –115, –131, –132, and –133 airplanes.
economic impact, positive or negative, (3) Airbus Model A320–111, –211, –212,
Independence Ave. SW., Washington,
on a substantial number of small entities –214, –231, –232, and –233 airplanes.
DC 20591. ATTN: Information
under the criteria of the Regulatory
Collection Clearance Officer, AES–200. (d) Subject
Flexibility Act.
Authority for This Rulemaking Air Transport Association (ATA) of
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 America Code 53, Fuselage.
Title 49 of the United States Code Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation (e) Unsafe Condition
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue safety, Incorporation by reference,
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, This AD was prompted by reports of cracks
Safety. found during inspections of the in-flight
section 106, describes the authority of
Adoption of the Amendment entertainment system radome assembly. We
the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII: are issuing this AD to detect and correct
Aviation Programs, describes in more Accordingly, under the authority cracks in the in-flight entertainment system
detail the scope of the Agency’s delegated to me by the Administrator, radome assembly, which could result in the
authority. the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as radome (or pieces) separating from the
We are issuing this rulemaking under follows: airplane and striking the tail, consequently
the authority described in Subtitle VII, reducing the controllability of the airplane.
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS (f) Compliance
‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that DIRECTIVES Comply with this AD within the
section, Congress charges the FAA with compliance times specified, unless already
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 done.
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air commerce by prescribing regulations continues to read as follows:
(g) Repetitive Inspections and Corrective
for practices, methods, and procedures Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. Actions
the Administrator finds necessary for Within 3,900 flight hours after the effective
§ 39.13 [Amended]
safety in air commerce. This regulation date of this AD: Perform a detailed inspection
is within the scope of that authority ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding for cracks of the radome assembly, in
because it addresses an unsafe condition the following new airworthiness accordance with the Accomplishment
that is likely to exist or develop on directive (AD): Instructions of Live TV Service Bulletin
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A320–53–006, Rev 01, dated September 10, (2) Before using any approved AMOC, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
2014. Repeat the inspection thereafter at notify your appropriate principal inspector,
intervals not to exceed 3,900 flight hours. If or lacking a principal inspector, the manager Federal Aviation Administration
any crack is found during any inspection of the local flight standards district office/
required by this paragraph, before further certificate holding district office. 14 CFR Part 39
flight, replace the radome with a new or (3) If any service information contains
serviceable radome, in accordance with the [Docket No. FAA–2014–0348; Directorate
steps that are identified as RC (Required for
Accomplishment Instructions of Live TV Identifier 2014–NM–033–AD; Amendment
Compliance), those steps must be done to 39–18225; AD 2015–15–15]
Service Bulletin A320–53–006, Rev 01, dated
September 10, 2014. comply with this AD; any steps that are not
identified as RC are recommended. Those RIN 2120–AA64
(h) Reporting Requirement steps that are not identified as RC may be
If any crack is found during any inspection deviated from using accepted methods in Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing
required by paragraph (g) of this AD, submit accordance with the operator’s maintenance Company Airplanes
a report of the findings to Live TV, Attn: or inspection program without obtaining AGENCY: Federal Aviation
Oscar Hernandez, email: approval of an AMOC, provided the steps
CertificationEngineering@livetv.net; at the Administration (FAA), DOT.
identified as RC can be done and the airplane
applicable time specified in paragraph (h)(1) ACTION: Final rule.
can be put back in a serviceable condition.
or (h)(2) of this AD. The report must include Any substitutions or changes to steps
the information specified in the service SUMMARY: We are adopting a new
identified as RC require approval of an airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
bulletin reporting form provided in Live TV
Service Bulletin A320–53–006, Rev 01, dated AMOC. The Boeing Company Model 777–200,
September 10, 2014. (l) Related Information 777–200LR, 777–300ER, and 777F series
(1) If the inspection was accomplished on airplanes. This AD was prompted by a
or after the effective date of this AD: Submit For more information about this AD,
contact Barry Culler, Aerospace Engineer, report indicating that sealant might not
the report within 30 days after the
Airframe Branch, ACE–117A, FAA, Atlanta have been applied in production to the
inspection.
(2) If the inspection was accomplished Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), 1701 wing skin panel gaps above certain
before the effective date of this AD: Submit Columbia Avenue, College Park, GA 30337; underwing fittings. This AD would
the report within 30 days after the effective phone: 404–474–5546; fax: 404 474 5605; require an inspection for missing
date of this AD. email: william.culler@faa.gov. sealant, and applicable other specified,
related investigative, and corrective
(i) Special Flight Permit (m) Material Incorporated by Reference actions. We are proposing this AD to
Special flight permits, as described in (1) The Director of the Federal Register detect and correct missing sealant from
Section 21.197 and Section 21.199 of the
approved the incorporation by reference the wing skin panel gaps above the
Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR 21.197
and 21.199), are not allowed.
(IBR) of the service information listed in this underwing fittings, which could result
paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR in corrosion and fatigue cracking in the
(j) Paperwork Reduction Act Burden part 51. wing skin panel, and consequent loss of
Statement (2) You must use this service information limit load capability of the wing skin
A federal agency may not conduct or as applicable to do the actions required by and potential subsequent structural
sponsor, and a person is not required to this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. failure of the wings.
respond to, nor shall a person be subject to (i) Live TV Service Bulletin A320–53–006, DATES: This AD is effective September 8,
a penalty for failure to comply with a Rev 01, dated September 10, 2014.
collection of information subject to the 2015.
(ii) Reserved. The Director of the Federal Register
requirements of the Paperwork Reduction
(3) For service information identified in
Act unless that collection of information approved the incorporation by reference
this AD, contact Live TV, 7415 Emerald
displays a current valid OMB Control of a certain publication listed in this AD
Number. The OMB Control Number for this Dunes Drive, Orlando, FL 32822; telephone
as of September 8, 2015.
information collection is 2120–0056. Public 407–812–2643; email:
CertificationEngineering@livetv.net; Internet: ADDRESSES: For service information
reporting for this collection of information is
estimated to be approximately 5 minutes per http://www.LiveTV.net. identified in this AD, contact Boeing
response, including the time for reviewing (4) You may view this referenced service Commercial Airplanes, Attention: Data
instructions, completing and reviewing the information at the FAA, Transport Airplane & Services Management, P.O. Box 3707,
collection of information. All responses to Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, MC 2H–65, Seattle, WA 98124–2207;
this collection of information are mandatory. WA. For information on the availability of telephone 206–544–5000, extension 1;
Comments concerning the accuracy of this this material at the FAA, call 425 227–1221. fax 206–766–5680; Internet https://
burden and suggestions for reducing the (5) You may view this service information www.myboeingfleet.com. You may view
burden should be directed to the FAA at: 800 this referenced service information at
that is incorporated by reference at the
Independence Ave. SW., Washington, DC
National Archives and Records the FAA, Transport Airplane
20591, Attn: Information Collection
Clearance Officer, AES–200. Administration (NARA). For information on Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW.,
the availability of this material at NARA, call Renton, WA. For information on the
(k) Alternative Methods of Compliance 202–741–6030, or go to: http:// availability of this material at the FAA,
(AMOCs) www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr- call 425–227–1221. It is also available
(1) The Manager, Atlanta Aircraft locations.html. on the Internet at http://
Certification Office (ACO), FAA, has the www.regulations.gov by searching for
authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if Issued in Renton, Washington, on July 17,
and locating Docket No. FAA 2014–
mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with RULES
requested using the procedures found in 14 2015.
0348.
CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, Michael Kaszycki,
send your request to your principal inspector Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Examining the AD Docket
or local Flight Standards District Office, as Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. You may examine the AD docket on
appropriate. If sending information directly
to the manager of the ACO, send it to the [FR Doc. 2015–18535 Filed 7–31–15; 8:45 am] the Internet at http://
attention of the person identified in the BILLING CODE 4910–13–P www.regulations.gov by searching for
Related Information section of this AD. and locating Docket No. FAA–2014–
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| Category | Regulatory Information | |
| Collection | Federal Register | |
| sudoc Class | AE 2.7: GS 4.107: AE 2.106: | |
| Publisher | Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration | |
| Section | Rules and Regulations | |
| Action | Final rule. | |
| Dates | This AD is effective September 8, 2015. | |
| Contact | Barry Culler, Aerospace Engineer, Airframe Branch, ACE-117A, FAA, Atlanta Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), 1701 Columbia Avenue, College Park, GA 30337; phone: 404-474- 5546; fax: 404-474-5605; email: [email protected] | |
| FR Citation | 80 FR 45851 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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