80 FR 51447 - Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 164 (August 25, 2015)

Page Range		51447-51450
FR Document		2015-20585

We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Airbus Model A300 B4-603, B4-605R, B4-620, B4-622, B4-622R airplanes; all Airbus Model A300 C4-605R Variant F airplanes; and certain Airbus Model A300 F4-605R airplanes. This AD was prompted by the manufacturer's review of all repairs accomplished using the structural repair manual. This review was done using revised fatigue and damage tolerance calculations. This AD requires an inspection of the surrounding panels of the left and right forward passenger doors, and corrective actions if necessary. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct previous incomplete or inadequate repairs to the surrounding panels of the left and right forward passenger doors and the fail-safe ring, which could negatively affect the structural integrity of the airplane.

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2015-0242; Directorate Identifier 2014-NM-100-AD; 
Amendment 39-18240; AD 2015-17-07]
RIN 2120-AA64


Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of 
Transportation (DOT).

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all 
Airbus Model A300 B4-603, B4-605R, B4-620, B4-622, B4-622R airplanes; 
all Airbus Model A300 C4-605R Variant F airplanes; and certain Airbus 
Model A300 F4-605R airplanes. This AD was prompted by the 
manufacturer's review of all repairs accomplished using the structural 
repair manual. This review was done using revised fatigue and damage 
tolerance calculations. This AD requires an inspection of the 
surrounding panels of the left and right forward passenger doors, and 
corrective actions if necessary. We are issuing this AD to detect and 
correct previous incomplete or inadequate repairs to the surrounding 
panels of the left and right forward passenger doors and the fail-safe 
ring, which could negatively affect the structural integrity of the 
airplane.

DATES: This AD becomes effective September 29, 2015.
    The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by 
reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of September 
29, 2015.

ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov/#!docketDetail;D=FAA-2015-0242 or in person at the 
Docket Management Facility, U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket 
Operations, M-

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30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue 
SE., Washington, DC.
    For service information identified in this AD, contact Airbus SAS, 
Airworthiness Office--EAW, 1 Rond Point Maurice Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac 
Cedex, France; telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61 93 44 51; 
email [email protected]; Internet http://www.airbus.com. 
You may view this 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-2015-0242.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dan Rodina, Aerospace Engineer, 
International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; telephone 425-227-2125; 
fax 425-227-1149.

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 all Airbus Model A300 B4-
603, B4-605R, B4-620, B4-622, B4-622R airplanes; all Airbus Model A300 
C4-605R Variant F airplanes; and certain Airbus Model A300 F4-605R 
airplanes. The NPRM published in the Federal Register on February 18, 
2015 (80 FR 8566).
    The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical 
Agent for the Member States of the European Union, has issued EASA 
Airworthiness Directive 2014-0101, dated May 2, 2014 (referred to after 
this as the Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or ``the 
MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for all Airbus Model A300 B4-
603, B4-605R, B4-620, B4-622, B4-622R airplanes; all Airbus Model A300 
C4-605R Variant F airplanes; and certain Airbus Model A300 F4-605R 
airplanes. The MCAI states:

    In the frame of the Ageing Airplane Safety Rule (AASR), all 
existing Structural Repair Manual (SRM) repairs were reviewed.
    This analysis, which consisted in new Fatigue and Damage 
Tolerance calculations, revealed that some repairs in the area 
surrounding the forward passenger/crew door and the fail safe ring 
are no longer adequate.
    These repairs, if not reworked, could affect the structural 
integrity of the aeroplane.
    To address this potential unsafe condition, Airbus issued 
Service Bulletin (SB) A300-53-6173 (later revised), to provide 
instructions for the inspection of repairs on the left-hand (LH) and 
right-hand (RH) forward door surrounding panels.
    For the reasons described above, and further to the AASR 
implementation, this [EASA] AD requires a one-time inspection of the 
forward door surrounding panels to identify SRM repairs in these 
areas and, depending on findings, accomplishment of applicable 
corrective action(s).

Corrective actions include rework or repair.
    You may examine the MCAI in the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov/#!documentDetail;D=FAA-2015-0242-0002.

Comments

    We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing 
this AD. We received no comments on the NPRM (80 FR 8566, February 18, 
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 8566, February 18, 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 8566, February 18, 2015).

Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51

    Airbus has issued Service Bulletin A300-53-6173, Revision 01, dated 
February 28, 2014. The service information describes procedures for a 
one-time detailed of the area surrounding the forward passenger/crew 
door and the fail safe ring to determine if any repairs have been done, 
and corrective actions. 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 65 airplanes of U.S. registry.
    We also estimate that it will take about 120 work-hours per product 
to comply with the basic requirements of this AD. The average labor 
rate is $85 per work-hour. Based on these figures, we estimate the cost 
of this AD on U.S. operators to be $663,000, or $10,200 per product.
    In addition, we estimate that any necessary follow-on actions will 
take up to 730 work-hours and require parts costing up to $72,250, for 
a cost of up to $134,300 per product. We have no way of determining the 
number of aircraft that might need these actions.

Authority for This Rulemaking

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

Regulatory Findings

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

Examining the AD Docket

    You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov/#!docketDetail;D=FAA-2015-0242; 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

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information. The street address for the Docket Operations office 
(telephone 800-647-5527) is in the ADDRESSES section.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39

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

Adoption of the Amendment

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

PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

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

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


Sec.  39.13  [Amended]

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

2015-17-07 Airbus: Amendment 39-18240. Docket No. FAA-2015-0242; 
Directorate Identifier 2014-NM-100-AD.

(a) Effective Date

    This AD becomes effective September 29, 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.
    (1) Model A300 B4-603, B4-605R, B4-620, B4-622, and B4-622R 
airplanes, all manufacturer serial numbers.
    (2) Model A300 C4-605R Variant F airplanes, all manufacturer 
serial numbers.
    (3) Model A300F4-605R airplanes, all manufacturer serial 
numbers, except those on which Airbus Modification 12699 was 
embodied in production.

(d) Subject

    Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 53, Fuselage.

(e) Reason

    This AD was prompted by the manufacturer's review of all repairs 
accomplished using the structural repair manual. This review was 
done using revised fatigue and damage tolerance calculations. We are 
issuing this AD to detect and correct previous incomplete or 
inadequate repairs to the surrounding panels of the left and right 
forward passenger doors and the fail-safe ring, which could 
negatively affect the structural integrity of the airplane.

(f) Compliance

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

(g) Inspection

    At the time specified in paragraph (g)(1) or (g)(2) of this AD, 
whichever is later: Do a detailed inspection of the surrounding 
panels of the left and right forward passenger doors to determine if 
any repairs have been done, in accordance with the Accomplishment 
Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A300-53-6173, Revision 01, 
dated February 28, 2014.
    (1) Prior to the accumulation of 30,000 total flight cycles or 
67,500 total flight hours, whichever occurs first.
    (2) Within 28 months after the effective date of this AD.

(h) Identification of Repairs

    If any affected repair is found during the inspection required 
by paragraph (g) of this AD: Before further flight, identify the 
reworked area(s), the percentage of the rework, and the limits of 
the rework, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of 
Airbus Service Bulletin A300-53-6173, Revision 01, dated February 
28, 2014.

(i) Corrective Actions

    During the repair identification required by paragraph (h) of 
this AD, if any rework is found that is outside the allowable damage 
limits specified in Airbus Service Bulletin A300-53-6173, Revision 
01, dated February 28, 2014: Before further flight, rework or 
repair, as applicable, using a method approved by the Manager, 
International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; 
the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA); or Airbus's EASA Design 
Organization Approval (DOA).

(j) Exception to Service Information Specifications

    Although Airbus Service Bulletin A300-53-6173, Revision 01, 
dated February 28, 2014, specifies to contact Airbus for repair 
instructions, and specifies that action as ``RC'' (Required for 
Compliance), this AD requires repair before further flight using a 
method approved by the Manager, International Branch, ANM-116, 
Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; EASA; or Airbus's EASA DOA.

(k) Credit for Previous Actions

    This paragraph provides credit for the actions required by 
paragraphs (g) and (h) of this AD, if those actions were performed 
before the effective date of this AD using Airbus Service Bulletin 
A300-53-6173, dated August 1, 2013, which is not incorporated by 
reference in this AD.

(l) 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: Dan Rodina, 
Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport 
Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-
3356; telephone 425-227-2125; 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) Required for Compliance (RC): Except as required by 
paragraph (j) of this AD: 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 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 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.
    (3) 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; the EASA; or 
Airbus's EASA DOA. If approved by the DOA, the approval must include 
the DOA-authorized signature.

(m) Related Information

    (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information 
(MCAI) EASA Airworthiness Directive 2014-0101, dated May 2, 2014, 
for related information. This MCAI may be found in the AD docket on 
the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov/#!documentDetail;D=FAA-
2015-0242-0002.
    (2) Service information identified in this AD that is not 
incorporated by reference is available at the addresses specified in 
paragraphs (n)(3) and (n)(4) of this AD.

(n) Material Incorporated by Reference

    (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the 
incorporation by reference (IBR) of the service information listed 
in this paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
    (2) You must use this service information as applicable to do 
the actions required by this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise.
    (i) Airbus Service Bulletin A300-53-6173, Revision 01, dated 
February 28, 2014.
    (ii) Reserved.
    (3) For service information identified in this AD, contact 
Airbus SAS, Airworthiness Office--EAW, 1 Rond Point Maurice 
Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96; 
fax +33 5 61 93 44 51; email [email protected]; 
Internet http://www.airbus.com.
    (4) You may view this service information at the FAA, Transport 
Airplane Directorate,

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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 August 10, 2015.
Michael Kaszycki,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification 
Service.
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Programs, 7121 Southwest Boulevard, CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, National Archives and Records
Wichita, KS 67215. Provide the brushes and send your request to your principal inspector Administration (NARA). For information on
the information specified in paragraphs or local Flight Standards District Office, as the availability of this material at NARA, call
(m)(1) through (m)(6) of this AD within 30 appropriate. If sending information directly 202–741–6030, or go to: http://
days after the replacement if the replacement to the manager of the ACO, send it to the www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-
was done on or after the effective date of this attention of the person identified in locations.html.
AD, or within 30 days after the effective date paragraph (r) of this AD.
Issued in Renton, Washington, on August
of this AD if the replacement was done before (2) Before using any approved AMOC,
10, 2015.
the effective date of this AD. notify your appropriate principal inspector,
(1) The model and serial number of the or lacking a principal inspector, the manager Michael Kaszycki,
airplane. of the local flight standards district office/ Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
(2) The part number of the motor. certificate holding district office. Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
(3) The part number of the brushes, if [FR Doc. 2015–20692 Filed 8–24–15; 8:45 am]
known. (r) Related Information
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(4) The elapsed time, in motor hours, since For more information about this AD,
the last brush/motor replacement, if known. contact Craig Henrichsen, Aerospace
(5) If motor hours are unknown, report the Engineer, Electrical Systems and Avionics
elapsed airplane flight hours since the last Branch, ACE–119W, FAA, Wichita ACO, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
brush/motor replacement, and indicate that 1801 Airport Road, Room 100, Mid-Continent
motor hours are unknown. Airport, Wichita, KS 67209; phone: 316–946– Federal Aviation Administration
(6) The number of motor hours currently 4110; fax: 316–946–4107; email:
displayed on the pallet hour meter, if Craig.Henrichsen@faa.gov. 14 CFR Part 39
installed.
(s) Material Incorporated by Reference [Docket No. FAA–2015–0242; Directorate
(n) Parts Installation Limitation Identifier 2014–NM–100–AD; Amendment
(1) The Director of the Federal Register
As of the effective date of this AD, no approved the incorporation by reference 39–18240; AD 2015–17–07]
person may install an A/C compressor motor (IBR) of the service information listed in this
having P/N FWA1134104–1 or P/N RIN 2120–AA64
paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR
FWA1134104–5, unless the inspection part 51.
specified in paragraph (h) of this AD is done Airworthiness Directives; Airbus
(2) You must use this service information
before installation, and the replacements as applicable to do the actions required by
Airplanes
specified in paragraph (i) of this AD are this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.
subsequently done in accordance with the
AGENCY: Federal Aviation
(i) Subject 4–11–00, Replacement Time Administration (FAA), Department of
applicable service information identified in Limits, of Chapter 4, Airworthiness
paragraphs (j)(1) through (j)(6) of this AD at Limitations, Revision 6, dated June 23, 2014,
Transportation (DOT).
the times specified in paragraph (i) of this of the Cessna Model 500/501 Maintenance ACTION: Final rule.
AD. Manual.
(o) Special Flight Permit Limitation (ii) Subject 4–11–00, Replacement Time SUMMARY: We are adopting a new
Limits, of Chapter 4, Airworthiness airworthiness directive (AD) for all
Special flight permits may be issued in Limitations, Revision 10, dated June 23, Airbus Model A300 B4–603, B4–605R,
accordance with sections 21.197 and 21.199 2014, of the Cessna Model 550/551
of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR B4–620, B4–622, B4–622R airplanes; all
Maintenance Manual. Airbus Model A300 C4–605R Variant F
21.197 and 21.199) with the following (iii) Subject 4–11–00, Replacement Time
limitation: Operation of the A/C system is airplanes; and certain Airbus Model
Limits, of Chapter 4, Airworthiness
prohibited. A300 F4–605R airplanes. This AD was
Limitations, Revision 12, dated June 23,
2014, of the Cessna Model 550 Bravo prompted by the manufacturer’s review
(p) Paperwork Reduction Act Burden
Statement Maintenance Manual. of all repairs accomplished using the
(iv) Subject 4–11–00, Replacement Time structural repair manual. This review
A federal agency may not conduct or
sponsor, and a person is not required to Limits, of Chapter 4, Airworthiness was done using revised fatigue and
respond to, nor shall a person be subject to Limitations, Revision 9, dated June 23, 2014, damage tolerance calculations. This AD
a penalty for failure to comply with a of the Cessna Model S550 Maintenance requires an inspection of the
collection of information subject to the Manual. surrounding panels of the left and right
requirements of the Paperwork Reduction (v) Subject 4–11–00, Replacement Time forward passenger doors, and corrective
Act unless that collection of information Limits, of Chapter 4, Airworthiness
actions if necessary. We are issuing this
displays a current valid OMB Control Limitations, Revision 22, dated June 23,
2014, of the Cessna Model 560 Maintenance AD to detect and correct previous
Number. The OMB Control Number for this incomplete or inadequate repairs to the
information collection is 2120–0056. Public Manual.
reporting for this collection of information is (vi) Subject 4–11–00, Replacement Time surrounding panels of the left and right
estimated to be approximately 5 minutes per Limits, of Chapter 4, Airworthiness forward passenger doors and the fail-
response, including the time for reviewing Limitations, Revision 32, dated June 23, safe ring, which could negatively affect
instructions, completing and reviewing the 2014, of the Cessna Model 650 Maintenance the structural integrity of the airplane.
collection of information. All responses to Manual.
DATES: This AD becomes effective
this collection of information are mandatory. (3) For service information identified in
this AD, contact Cessna Aircraft Co., P.O. Box September 29, 2015.
Comments concerning the accuracy of this
7706, Wichita, KS 67277; phone: 316–517– The Director of the Federal Register
burden and suggestions for reducing the
burden should be directed to the FAA at: 800 6215; fax: 316–517–5802; email: approved the incorporation by reference
Independence Ave. SW., Washington, DC citationpubs@cessna.textron.com; Internet of a certain publication listed in this AD
20591, Attn: Information Collection https://www.cessnasupport.com/ as of September 29, 2015.
Clearance Officer, AES–200. newlogin.html. ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD
Lhorne on DSK5TPTVN1PROD with RULES

(4) You may view this service information
(q) Alternative Methods of Compliance docket on the Internet at http://
at FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601
(AMOCs) Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For www.regulations.gov/
(1) The Manager, Wichita Aircraft information on the availability of this #!docketDetail;D=FAA-2015-0242 or in
Certification Office (ACO), FAA, has the material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221. person at the Docket Management
authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if (5) You may view this service information Facility, U.S. Department of
requested using the procedures found in 14 that is incorporated by reference at the Transportation, Docket Operations, M–

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30, West Building Ground Floor, Room 53–6173 (later revised), to provide In addition, we estimate that any
W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., instructions for the inspection of repairs on necessary follow-on actions will take up
Washington, DC. the left-hand (LH) and right-hand (RH) to 730 work-hours and require parts
For service information identified in forward door surrounding panels. costing up to $72,250, for a cost of up
For the reasons described above, and
this AD, contact Airbus SAS, to $134,300 per product. We have no
further to the AASR implementation, this
Airworthiness Office—EAW, 1 Rond [EASA] AD requires a one-time inspection of way of determining the number of
Point Maurice Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac the forward door surrounding panels to aircraft that might need these actions.
Cedex, France; telephone +33 5 61 93 36 identify SRM repairs in these areas and,
96; fax +33 5 61 93 44 51; email Authority for This Rulemaking
depending on findings, accomplishment of
account.airworth-eas@airbus.com; applicable corrective action(s). Title 49 of the United States Code
Internet http://www.airbus.com. You Corrective actions include rework or specifies the FAA’s authority to issue
may view this referenced service repair. rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I,
information at the FAA, Transport You may examine the MCAI in the section 106, describes the authority of
Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue AD docket on the Internet at http:// the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII:
SW., Renton, WA. For information on www.regulations.gov/ Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more
the availability of this material at the #!documentDetail;D=FAA-2015-0242- detail the scope of the Agency’s
FAA, call 425–227–1221. It is also 0002. authority.
available on the Internet at http:// We are issuing this rulemaking under
www.regulations.gov by searching for Comments the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII,
and locating Docket No. FAA–2015– We gave the public the opportunity to Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701:
0242. participate in developing this AD. We General requirements.’’ Under that
received no comments on the NPRM (80 section, Congress charges the FAA with
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dan
FR 8566, February 18, 2015) or on the promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in
Rodina, Aerospace Engineer,
determination of the cost to the public. air commerce by prescribing regulations
International Branch, ANM–116,
for practices, methods, and procedures
Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, Conclusion the Administrator finds necessary for
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA
We reviewed the relevant data and safety in air commerce. This regulation
98057–3356; telephone 425–227–2125;
determined that air safety and the is within the scope of that authority
fax 425–227–1149.
public interest require adopting this AD because it addresses an unsafe condition
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
as proposed except for minor editorial that is likely to exist or develop on
Discussion changes. We have determined that these products identified in this rulemaking
We issued a notice of proposed minor changes: action.
• Are consistent with the intent that
rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR Regulatory Findings
was proposed in the NPRM (80 FR 8566,
part 39 by adding an AD that would We determined that this AD will not
February 18, 2015) for correcting the
apply to all Airbus Model A300 B4–603, have federalism implications under
unsafe condition; and
B4–605R, B4–620, B4–622, B4–622R • Do not add any additional burden Executive Order 13132. This AD will
airplanes; all Airbus Model A300 C4– upon the public than was already not have a substantial direct effect on
605R Variant F airplanes; and certain proposed in the NPRM (80 FR 8566, the States, on the relationship between
Airbus Model A300 F4–605R airplanes. February 18, 2015). the national government and the States,
The NPRM published in the Federal or on the distribution of power and
Register on February 18, 2015 (80 FR Related Service Information Under 1
responsibilities among the various
8566). CFR Part 51
levels of government.
The European Aviation Safety Agency Airbus has issued Service Bulletin For the reasons discussed above, I
(EASA), which is the Technical Agent A300–53–6173, Revision 01, dated certify that this AD:
for the Member States of the European February 28, 2014. The service 1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory
Union, has issued EASA Airworthiness information describes procedures for a action’’ under Executive Order 12866;
Directive 2014–0101, dated May 2, 2014 one-time detailed of the area 2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the
(referred to after this as the Mandatory surrounding the forward passenger/crew DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures
Continuing Airworthiness Information, door and the fail safe ring to determine (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979);
or ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe if any repairs have been done, and 3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in
condition for all Airbus Model A300 corrective actions. This service Alaska; and
B4–603, B4–605R, B4–620, B4–622, B4– information is reasonably available 4. Will not have a significant
622R airplanes; all Airbus Model A300 because the interested parties have economic impact, positive or negative,
C4–605R Variant F airplanes; and access to it through their normal course on a substantial number of small entities
certain Airbus Model A300 F4–605R of business or by the means identified under the criteria of the Regulatory
airplanes. The MCAI states: in the ADDRESSES section of this AD. Flexibility Act.
In the frame of the Ageing Airplane Safety
Costs of Compliance Examining the AD Docket
Rule (AASR), all existing Structural Repair
Manual (SRM) repairs were reviewed. We estimate that this AD affects 65 You may examine the AD docket on
This analysis, which consisted in new airplanes of U.S. registry. the Internet at http://
Fatigue and Damage Tolerance calculations, We also estimate that it will take www.regulations.gov/
revealed that some repairs in the area about 120 work-hours per product to #!docketDetail;D=FAA-2015-0242; or in
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surrounding the forward passenger/crew comply with the basic requirements of person at the Docket Management
door and the fail safe ring are no longer
adequate.
this AD. The average labor rate is $85 Facility between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.,
These repairs, if not reworked, could affect per work-hour. Based on these figures, Monday through Friday, except Federal
the structural integrity of the aeroplane. we estimate the cost of this AD on U.S. holidays. The AD docket contains this
To address this potential unsafe condition, operators to be $663,000, or $10,200 per AD, the regulatory evaluation, any
Airbus issued Service Bulletin (SB) A300– product. comments received, and other

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information. The street address for the (g) Inspection to the International Branch, send it to ATTN:
Docket Operations office (telephone At the time specified in paragraph (g)(1) or Dan Rodina, Aerospace Engineer,
800–647–5527) is in the ADDRESSES (g)(2) of this AD, whichever is later: Do a International Branch, ANM–116, Transport
section. detailed inspection of the surrounding panels Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind
of the left and right forward passenger doors Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356;
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 to determine if any repairs have been done, telephone 425–227–2125; fax 425–227–1149.
in accordance with the Accomplishment Information may be emailed to: 9-ANM-116-
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation AMOC-REQUESTS@faa.gov. Before using
Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A300–
safety, Incorporation by reference, 53–6173, Revision 01, dated February 28, any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate
Safety. 2014. principal inspector, or lacking a principal
(1) Prior to the accumulation of 30,000 inspector, the manager of the local flight
Adoption of the Amendment standards district office/certificate holding
total flight cycles or 67,500 total flight hours,
Accordingly, under the authority whichever occurs first. district office. The AMOC approval letter
delegated to me by the Administrator, (2) Within 28 months after the effective must specifically reference this AD.
date of this AD. (2) Required for Compliance (RC): Except
the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as as required by paragraph (j) of this AD: If any
follows: (h) Identification of Repairs service information contains procedures or
If any affected repair is found during the tests that are identified as RC, those
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS procedures and tests must be done to comply
inspection required by paragraph (g) of this
DIRECTIVES AD: Before further flight, identify the with this AD; any procedures and tests that
reworked area(s), the percentage of the are not identified as RC are recommended.
■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 rework, and the limits of the rework, in Those procedures and tests that are not
continues to read as follows: accordance with the Accomplishment identified as RC may be deviated from using
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A300– accepted methods in accordance with the
53–6173, Revision 01, dated February 28, operator’s maintenance or inspection
§ 39.13 [Amended] 2014. program without obtaining approval of an
AMOC, provided the procedures and tests
■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding (i) Corrective Actions identified as RC can be done and the airplane
the following new airworthiness During the repair identification required by can be put back in a serviceable condition.
directive (AD): paragraph (h) of this AD, if any rework is Any substitutions or changes to procedures
2015–17–07 Airbus: Amendment 39–18240. found that is outside the allowable damage or tests identified as RC require approval of
Docket No. FAA–2015–0242; Directorate limits specified in Airbus Service Bulletin an AMOC.
Identifier 2014–NM–100–AD. A300–53–6173, Revision 01, dated February (3) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any
28, 2014: Before further flight, rework or requirement in this AD to obtain corrective
(a) Effective Date repair, as applicable, using a method actions from a manufacturer, the action must
This AD becomes effective September 29, approved by the Manager, International be accomplished using a method approved
2015. Branch, ANM–116, Transport Airplane by the Manager, International Branch, ANM–
Directorate, FAA; the European Aviation 116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA;
(b) Affected ADs Safety Agency (EASA); or Airbus’s EASA the EASA; or Airbus’s EASA DOA. If
None. Design Organization Approval (DOA). approved by the DOA, the approval must
include the DOA-authorized signature.
(c) Applicability (j) Exception to Service Information
Specifications (m) Related Information
This AD applies to the Airbus airplanes
identified in paragraphs (c)(1), (c)(2), and Although Airbus Service Bulletin A300– (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing
(c)(3) of this AD, certificated in any category. 53–6173, Revision 01, dated February 28, Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA
(1) Model A300 B4–603, B4–605R, B4–620, 2014, specifies to contact Airbus for repair Airworthiness Directive 2014–0101, dated
B4–622, and B4–622R airplanes, all instructions, and specifies that action as May 2, 2014, for related information. This
manufacturer serial numbers. ‘‘RC’’ (Required for Compliance), this AD MCAI may be found in the AD docket on the
(2) Model A300 C4–605R Variant F requires repair before further flight using a Internet at http://www.regulations.gov/
airplanes, all manufacturer serial numbers. method approved by the Manager, #!documentDetail;D=FAA-2015-0242-0002.
(3) Model A300F4–605R airplanes, all International Branch, ANM–116, Transport (2) Service information identified in this
manufacturer serial numbers, except those on Airplane Directorate, FAA; EASA; or AD that is not incorporated by reference is
which Airbus Modification 12699 was Airbus’s EASA DOA. available at the addresses specified in
embodied in production. paragraphs (n)(3) and (n)(4) of this AD.
(k) Credit for Previous Actions
(d) Subject This paragraph provides credit for the (n) Material Incorporated by Reference
Air Transport Association (ATA) of actions required by paragraphs (g) and (h) of (1) The Director of the Federal Register
America Code 53, Fuselage. this AD, if those actions were performed approved the incorporation by reference
before the effective date of this AD using (IBR) of the service information listed in this
(e) Reason Airbus Service Bulletin A300–53–6173, paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR
This AD was prompted by the dated August 1, 2013, which is not part 51.
manufacturer’s review of all repairs incorporated by reference in this AD. (2) You must use this service information
accomplished using the structural repair as applicable to do the actions required by
(l) Other FAA AD Provisions this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise.
manual. This review was done using revised
fatigue and damage tolerance calculations. The following provisions also apply to this (i) Airbus Service Bulletin A300–53–6173,
We are issuing this AD to detect and correct AD: Revision 01, dated February 28, 2014.
previous incomplete or inadequate repairs to (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (ii) Reserved.
the surrounding panels of the left and right (AMOCs): The Manager, International (3) For service information identified in
forward passenger doors and the fail-safe Branch, ANM–116, Transport Airplane this AD, contact Airbus SAS, Airworthiness
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ring, which could negatively affect the Directorate, FAA, has the authority to Office—EAW, 1 Rond Point Maurice
structural integrity of the airplane. approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France;
using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61
(f) Compliance In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your 93 44 51; email account.airworth-eas@
Comply with this AD within the request to your principal inspector or local airbus.com; Internet http://www.airbus.com.
compliance times specified, unless already Flight Standards District Office, as (4) You may view this service information
done. appropriate. If sending information directly at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate,

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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 becomes effective September 29, 2015.
Contact		Dan Rodina, Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; telephone 425-227-2125; fax 425-227-1149.
FR Citation		80 FR 51447
RIN Number		2120-AA64
CFR Associated		Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety

80 FR 51447 - Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes

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