80 FR 51968 - Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 166 (August 27, 2015)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 166 (August 27, 2015)
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| FR Document | 2015-21098 |
[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 166 (Thursday, August 27, 2015)] [Proposed Rules] [Pages 51968-51970] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2015-21098] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2015-3148; Directorate Identifier 2014-NM-254-AD] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Airbus Model A320-212, -214, -232, and -233 airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by a report of a crack found during an inspection of the pocket radius of the fuselage frame. This proposed AD would require repetitive low frequency eddy current inspections or repetitive high frequency eddy current inspections of this area, and repair if necessary. The repair terminates the repetitive inspections. We are proposing this AD to detect and correct any cracking of the pocket radius, which could lead to in-flight decompression of the airplane and possible injury to the passengers. DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by October 13, 2015. ADDRESSES: You may send comments, using the procedures found in 14 CFR 11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following methods: [[Page 51969]]Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments. Fax: 202-493-2251. Mail: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590. Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. For service information identified in this proposed AD, contact Airbus, Airworthiness Office--EIAS, 1 Rond Point Maurice Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61 93 44 51; email [email protected]; Internet http://www.airbus.com. You may view this referenced service information at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 425-227-1221. Examining the AD Docket You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2015- 3148; 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-2015-3148; Directorate Identifier 2014-NM-254-AD'' at the beginning of your comments. We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory, economic, environmental, and energy aspects of this proposed AD. We will consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend this proposed AD based on those comments. We will post all comments we receive, without change, to http://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information you provide. We will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal contact we receive about this proposed AD. Discussion The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical Agent for the Member States of the European Union, has issued EASA Airworthiness Directive 2014-0278, dated December 19, 2014 (referred to after this as the Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or ``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for certain Airbus Model A320-212, -214, -232, and -233 airplanes. The MCAI states: An operator reported finding a crack during an inspection in accordance with the instructions of Airbus Alert Operators Transmission (AOT) A53N007-14. What was found, a 170 mm through- thickness crack in the pocket radius between frame 36 and 37 above stringer 6 on left hand (LH) side lap joint, was not the aim of the AOT inspection. Prior to this finding, the operator reported noise in the affected area during several weeks. This condition, if not detected and corrected, could lead to in- flight decompression of the aeroplane, possibly resulting in injury to occupants. To address this unsafe condition, Airbus published AOT A53N009- 14 to provide inspection and repair instructions to detect and prevent crack propagation. EASA decided to agree on a sampling inspection to determine whether additional aeroplanes need to be inspected. For the reasons described above, this [EASA] AD requires, for the selected aeroplanes, repetitive Low Frequency Eddy Current (LFEC) or High Frequency Eddy Current (HFEC) inspections of the pocket radii [for cracks] located between fuselage frames 35 and 40, above stringer 6 on both LH and right hand (RH) sides and, depending on findings, accomplishment of repair instructions. This [EASA] AD is considered an interim action and further [EASA] AD action may follow. 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- 3148. Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 We reviewed Airbus Alert Operators Transmission A53N009-14, dated December 17, 2014. The service information describes procedures for repetitive inspections of the pocket radii located between fuselage frames 35 and 40, above stringer 6 on both the left- and right-hand sides, and repair if necessary. This service information is reasonably available because the interested parties have access to it through their normal course of business or by the means identified in the ADDRESSES section of this NPRM. FAA's Determination and Requirements of This Proposed AD This product has been approved by the aviation authority of another country, and is approved for operation in the United States. Pursuant to our bilateral agreement with the State of Design Authority, we have been notified of the unsafe condition described in the MCAI and service information referenced above. We are proposing this AD because we evaluated all pertinent information and determined an unsafe condition exists and is likely to exist or develop on other products of the same type design. Costs of Compliance We estimate that this proposed AD affects 1 airplane of U.S. registry. We also estimate that it would take about 3 work-hours per product to comply with the basic requirements of this proposed AD. The average labor rate is $85 per work-hour. Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of this proposed AD on U.S. operators to be $255, or $255 per product. We have received no definitive data that would enable us to provide cost estimates for the on-condition actions specified in this proposed AD. Authority for This Rulemaking Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the authority of the FAA Administrator. ``Subtitle VII: Aviation Programs,'' describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's authority. We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in ``Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: General requirements.'' Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this rulemaking action. [[Page 51970]] Regulatory Findings We determined that this proposed AD would not have federalism implications under Executive Order 13132. This proposed AD would not have a substantial direct effect on the States, on the relationship between the national Government and the States, or on the distribution of power and responsibilities among the various levels of government. For the reasons discussed above, I certify this proposed regulation: 1. Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive Order 12866; 2. Is not a ``significant rule'' under the DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); 3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska; and 4. Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by reference, Safety. The Proposed Amendment Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator, the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part 39 as follows: PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES 0 1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows: Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. Sec. 39.13 [Amended] 0 2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness directive (AD): Airbus: Docket No. FAA-2015-3148; Directorate Identifier 2014-NM- 254-AD. (a) Comments Due Date We must receive comments by October 13, 2015. (b) Affected ADs None. (c) Applicability This AD applies to Airbus Model A320-212 airplanes having manufacturer serial number (MSN) 1011; Airbus Model A320-214 airplanes having MSNs 1009, 1026 and 1030; Airbus Model A320-232 airplanes having MSN 0977; and Airbus Model A320-233 airplanes having MSNs 1007 and 1013, certificated in any category. (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 53, Fuselage. (e) Reason This AD was prompted by a report of a crack found during an inspection of the pocket radius of the fuselage frame. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct any cracking of the pocket radius, which could lead to in-flight decompression of the airplane and possible injury to the passengers. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Repetitive Inspections (1) Within 750 flight cycles or 4 months, whichever occurs first after the effective date of this AD: Do a low frequency eddy current (LFEC) inspection or a high frequency eddy current (HFEC) inspection for cracking of the pocket radii located between fuselage frames 35 and 40, above stringer 6 on both the left- and right-hand sides, in accordance with the instructions of Airbus Alert Operators Transmission (AOT) A53N009-14, dated December 17, 2014. Repeat the inspection, thereafter, at intervals not to exceed the times specified in paragraphs (g)(1)(i) and (g)(1)(ii) of this AD. (i) For the LFEC inspection performed on the outside: Repeat the inspection at intervals not to exceed 1,000 flight cycles. (ii) For the HFEC inspection performed on the inside: Repeat the inspection at intervals not to exceed 2,000 flight cycles. (h) Corrective Action If, during any inspection required by paragraph (g) of this AD, any crack is found, before further flight, accomplish the repair in accordance with the instructions of Airbus AOT A53N009-14, dated December 17, 2014; except if the crack is beyond the structural repair manual limits as specified in Airbus AOT A53N009-14, dated December 17, 2014, before further flight, repair using a method approved by the Manager, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA); or Airbus's EASA Design Organization Approval (DOA). (i) Terminating Action Repair of an airplane as required by paragraph (h) of this AD terminates the repetitive inspections required by paragraph (g) of this AD for the repaired area only. (j) Other FAA AD Provisions The following provisions also apply to this AD: (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager, International Branch, ANM-116, 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. (k) Related Information (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA Airworthiness Directive 2014-0278, dated December 19, 2014, for related information. This MCAI may be found in the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2015-3148. (2) For 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. 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 August 19, 2015. Kevin Hull, Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2015-21098 Filed 8-26-15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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(4) Will not have a significant Aerospace Limited Mandatory Service (h) Related Information
economic impact, positive or negative, Bulletin PACSB/XL/068, Issue 5, dated June Refer to MCAI Civil Aviation Authority
on a substantial number of small entities 29, 2015. (CAA) AD DCA/750XL/18A, dated August 4,
under the criteria of the Regulatory (2) At or before reaching 2,000 hours total 2015, for related information. You may
Flexibility Act. time-in-service (TTIS) or within the next 150 examine the MCAI on the Internet at http://
hours TIS after the effective date of this AD, www.regulations.gov by searching for and
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 whichever occurs later, and repetitively locating Docket No. FAA–2015–3620. For
thereafter at intervals not to exceed 600 hours service information related to this AD,
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
TIS or 12 months, whichever occurs first, do contact Pacific Aerospace Limited, Airport
safety, Incorporation by reference,
a detailed visual inspection and liquid Road, Hamilton, Private Bag 3027, Hamilton
Safety. penetrant inspection of the fin forward 3240, New Zealand, phone: +64 7 843 6144;
The Proposed Amendment pickup plates for any evidence of cracking. fax: +64 7 843 6134; email: pacific@
Do the inspections following the procedures aerospace.co.nz; Internet:
Accordingly, under the authority in sections 2.A. and 2.B. of the www.aerospace.co.nz. You may review
delegated to me by the Administrator, ACCOMPLISHMENT INSTRUCTIONS in copies of the referenced service information
the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part Pacific Aerospace Limited Mandatory Service at the FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901
39 as follows: Bulletin PACSB/XL/068, Issue 5, dated June Locust, Kansas City, Missouri 64106. For
29, 2015. information on the availability of this
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS (3) If cracks are found during any material at the FAA, call (816) 329–4148.
DIRECTIVES inspection required in paragraph (f)(2) of this Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on August
AD, before further flight, replace the fin 14, 2015.
■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 forward pickup plates with new fin forward Earl Lawrence,
continues to read as follows: pickup plates, part number (P/N) 11–03375–
Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, Aircraft
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. 1. Do the replacement following the
Certification Service.
procedures in section 2.C. of the
§ 39.13 [Amended] [FR Doc. 2015–21097 Filed 8–26–15; 8:45 am]
ACCOMPLISHMENT INSTRUCTIONS in
■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by Pacific Aerospace Limited Mandatory Service BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
removing Amendment 39–17986 (79 FR Bulletin PACSB/XL/068, Issue 5, dated June
60329, October 7, 2014), and adding the 29, 2015. This replacement terminates the
following new AD: repetitive inspections required in paragraph DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
(f)(2) of this AD.
Pacific Aerospace Limited: Docket No. FAA– (4) If no cracks are found during any Federal Aviation Administration
2015–3620; Directorate Identifier 2015– inspection required in paragraph (f)(2) of this
CE–029–AD. AD, at or before reaching 6,000 hours TTIS 14 CFR Part 39
(a) Comments Due Date or within the next 600 hours TIS after the
effective date of this AD, whichever occurs [Docket No. FAA–2015–3148; Directorate
We must receive comments by October 13, Identifier 2014–NM–254–AD]
2015. later, replace the fin forward pickup plates,
P/N 11–10281–1, with P/N 11–03375–1. Do RIN 2120–AA64
(b) Affected ADs the replacement following the procedures in
This AD supersedes AD 2014–20–13, section 2.D. of the ACCOMPLISHMENT Airworthiness Directives; Airbus
Amendment 39–17986 (79 FR 60329, October INSTRUCTIONS in Pacific Aerospace Airplanes
7, 2014). Limited Mandatory Service Bulletin PACSB/
XL/068, Issue 5, dated June 29, 2015. This AGENCY: Federal Aviation
(c) Applicability replacement terminates the repetitive Administration (FAA), DOT.
This AD applies to Pacific Aerospace inspections required in paragraph (f)(2) of
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
Limited Model 750XL airplanes, all serial this AD .
numbers through XL–193, XL–195, and XL– (NPRM).
197, certificated in any category. (g) Other FAA AD Provisions
The following provisions also apply to this
SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new
(d) Subject airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
AD:
Air Transport Association of America (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance Airbus Model A320–212, –214, –232,
(ATA) Code 53: Fuselage. (AMOCs): The Manager, Standards Office, and –233 airplanes. This proposed AD
(e) Reason FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs was prompted by a report of a crack
for this AD, if requested using the procedures found during an inspection of the
This AD was prompted by mandatory found in 14 CFR 39.19. Send information to
continuing airworthiness information (MCAI)
pocket radius of the fuselage frame. This
ATTN: Karl Schletzbaum, Aerospace proposed AD would require repetitive
originated by an aviation authority of another
Engineer, FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, low frequency eddy current inspections
country to identify and correct an unsafe
901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri or repetitive high frequency eddy
condition on an aviation product. The MCAI
describes the unsafe condition as fatigue 64106; telephone: (816) 329–4146; fax: (816) current inspections of this area, and
cracks on the fin forward pickup plates. We 329–4090; email: karl.schletzbaum@faa.gov.
Before using any approved AMOC on any
repair if necessary. The repair
are issuing this AD to detect and correct terminates the repetitive inspections.
cracked fin forward pickup plates to prevent airplane to which the AMOC applies, notify
your appropriate principal inspector (PI) in We are proposing this AD to detect and
failure of the fin forward pickup plates,
the FAA Flight Standards District Office correct any cracking of the pocket
which could result in reduced control.
(FSDO), or lacking a PI, your local FSDO. radius, which could lead to in-flight
(f) Actions and Compliance
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(2) Airworthy Product: For any requirement decompression of the airplane and
Unless already done, do the actions in in this AD to obtain corrective actions from possible injury to the passengers.
paragraphs (f)(1) through (f)(4) of this AD: a manufacturer or other source, use these DATES: We must receive comments on
(1) Within the next 150 hours time-in- actions if they are FAA-approved. Corrective this proposed AD by October 13, 2015.
service (TIS) after the effective date of this actions are considered FAA-approved if they
AD, reduce the fin forward pickup bolt are approved by the State of Design Authority ADDRESSES: You may send comments,
torque following the procedures in section (or their delegated agent). You are required using the procedures found in 14 CFR
1.D., paragraphs A. 1) and A. 2) of the to assure the product is airworthy before it 11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following
PLANNING INFORMATION in Pacific is returned to service. methods:
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• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to aspects of this proposed AD. We will located between fuselage frames 35 and
http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the consider all comments received by the 40, above stringer 6 on both the left- and
instructions for submitting comments. closing date and may amend this right-hand sides, and repair if necessary.
• Fax: 202–493–2251. proposed AD based on those comments. This service information is reasonably
• Mail: U.S. Department of We will post all comments we available because the interested parties
Transportation, Docket Operations, M– receive, without change, to http:// have access to it through their normal
30, West Building Ground Floor, Room www.regulations.gov, including any course of business or by the means
W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., personal information you provide. We identified in the ADDRESSES section of
Washington, DC 20590. will also post a report summarizing each this NPRM.
• Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of substantive verbal contact we receive
about this proposed AD. FAA’s Determination and Requirements
Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
of This Proposed AD
30, West Building Ground Floor, Room Discussion
W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., This product has been approved by
Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 The European Aviation Safety Agency the aviation authority of another
p.m., Monday through Friday, except (EASA), which is the Technical Agent country, and is approved for operation
Federal holidays. for the Member States of the European in the United States. Pursuant to our
For service information identified in Union, has issued EASA Airworthiness bilateral agreement with the State of
this proposed AD, contact Airbus, Directive 2014–0278, dated December Design Authority, we have been notified
Airworthiness Office—EIAS, 1 Rond 19, 2014 (referred to after this as the of the unsafe condition described in the
Point Maurice Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness MCAI and service information
Cedex, France; telephone +33 5 61 93 36 Information, or ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct referenced above. We are proposing this
96; fax +33 5 61 93 44 51; email an unsafe condition for certain Airbus AD because we evaluated all pertinent
account.airworth-eas@airbus.com; Model A320–212, -214, -232, and -233 information and determined an unsafe
Internet http://www.airbus.com. You airplanes. The MCAI states: condition exists and is likely to exist or
may view this referenced service An operator reported finding a crack develop on other products of the same
information at the FAA, Transport during an inspection in accordance with the type design.
Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue instructions of Airbus Alert Operators
SW., Renton, WA. For information on Transmission (AOT) A53N007–14. What was Costs of Compliance
found, a 170 mm through-thickness crack in
the availability of this material at the the pocket radius between frame 36 and 37 We estimate that this proposed AD
FAA, call 425–227–1221. above stringer 6 on left hand (LH) side lap affects 1 airplane of U.S. registry.
Examining the AD Docket joint, was not the aim of the AOT inspection. We also estimate that it would take
Prior to this finding, the operator reported
You may examine the AD docket on noise in the affected area during several about 3 work-hours per product to
the Internet at http:// weeks. comply with the basic requirements of
www.regulations.gov by searching for This condition, if not detected and this proposed AD. The average labor
and locating Docket No. FAA–2015– corrected, could lead to in-flight rate is $85 per work-hour. Based on
decompression of the aeroplane, possibly these figures, we estimate the cost of
3148; or in person at the Docket resulting in injury to occupants.
Management Facility between 9 a.m. this proposed AD on U.S. operators to
To address this unsafe condition, Airbus be $255, or $255 per product.
and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, published AOT A53N009–14 to provide
except Federal holidays. The AD docket inspection and repair instructions to detect We have received no definitive data
contains this proposed AD, the and prevent crack propagation. that would enable us to provide cost
regulatory evaluation, any comments EASA decided to agree on a sampling estimates for the on-condition actions
received, and other information. The inspection to determine whether additional specified in this proposed AD.
street address for the Docket Operations aeroplanes need to be inspected.
For the reasons described above, this Authority for This Rulemaking
office (telephone 800–647–5527) is in [EASA] AD requires, for the selected
the ADDRESSES section. Comments will aeroplanes, repetitive Low Frequency Eddy Title 49 of the United States Code
be available in the AD docket shortly Current (LFEC) or High Frequency Eddy specifies the FAA’s authority to issue
after receipt. Current (HFEC) inspections of the pocket rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I,
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: radii [for cracks] located between fuselage section 106, describes the authority of
Sanjay Ralhan, Aerospace Engineer, frames 35 and 40, above stringer 6 on both the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII:
LH and right hand (RH) sides and, depending Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more
International Branch, ANM–116, on findings, accomplishment of repair
Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, instructions.
detail the scope of the Agency’s
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA This [EASA] AD is considered an interim authority.
98057–3356; telephone 425–227–1405; action and further [EASA] AD action may We are issuing this rulemaking under
fax 425–227–1149. follow. the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII,
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: You may examine the MCAI in the Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701:
AD docket on the Internet at http:// General requirements.’’ Under that
Comments Invited section, Congress charges the FAA with
www.regulations.gov by searching for
We invite you to send any written and locating Docket No. FAA–2015– promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in
relevant data, views, or arguments about 3148. air commerce by prescribing regulations
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this proposed AD. Send your comments for practices, methods, and procedures
to an address listed under the Related Service Information Under 1 the Administrator finds necessary for
ADDRESSES section. Include ‘‘Docket No. CFR Part 51 safety in air commerce. This regulation
FAA–2015–3148; Directorate Identifier We reviewed Airbus Alert Operators is within the scope of that authority
2014–NM–254–AD’’ at the beginning of Transmission A53N009–14, dated because it addresses an unsafe condition
your comments. We specifically invite December 17, 2014. The service that is likely to exist or develop on
comments on the overall regulatory, information describes procedures for products identified in this rulemaking
economic, environmental, and energy repetitive inspections of the pocket radii action.
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Regulatory Findings (e) Reason telephone 425–227–1405; fax 425–227–1149.
This AD was prompted by a report of a Information may be emailed to: 9–ANM–116–
We determined that this proposed AD AMOC–REQUESTS@faa.gov. Before using
would not have federalism implications crack found during an inspection of the
pocket radius of the fuselage frame. We are any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate
under Executive Order 13132. This issuing this AD to detect and correct any principal inspector, or lacking a principal
proposed AD would not have a cracking of the pocket radius, which could inspector, the manager of the local flight
substantial direct effect on the States, on lead to in-flight decompression of the standards district office/certificate holding
the relationship between the national airplane and possible injury to the district office. The AMOC approval letter
Government and the States, or on the passengers. must specifically reference this AD.
distribution of power and (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any
(f) Compliance requirement in this AD to obtain corrective
responsibilities among the various actions from a manufacturer, the action must
levels of government. Comply with this AD within the
compliance times specified, unless already be accomplished using a method approved
For the reasons discussed above, I by the Manager, International Branch, ANM–
done.
certify this proposed regulation: 116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or
1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory (g) Repetitive Inspections the EASA; or Airbus’s EASA DOA. If
action’’ under Executive Order 12866; (1) Within 750 flight cycles or 4 months, approved by the DOA, the approval must
2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the whichever occurs first after the effective date include the DOA-authorized signature.
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures of this AD: Do a low frequency eddy current
(k) Related Information
(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); (LFEC) inspection or a high frequency eddy
3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in current (HFEC) inspection for cracking of the (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing
pocket radii located between fuselage frames Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA
Alaska; and Airworthiness Directive 2014–0278, dated
4. Will not have a significant 35 and 40, above stringer 6 on both the left-
and right-hand sides, in accordance with the December 19, 2014, for related information.
economic impact, positive or negative, instructions of Airbus Alert Operators This MCAI may be found in the AD docket
on a substantial number of small entities Transmission (AOT) A53N009–14, dated on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov
under the criteria of the Regulatory December 17, 2014. Repeat the inspection, by searching for and locating Docket No.
Flexibility Act. thereafter, at intervals not to exceed the times FAA–2015–3148.
specified in paragraphs (g)(1)(i) and (g)(1)(ii) (2) For service information identified in
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 of this AD. this AD, contact Airbus, Airworthiness
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation (i) For the LFEC inspection performed on Office—EIAS, 1 Rond Point Maurice
safety, Incorporation by reference, the outside: Repeat the inspection at intervals Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France;
not to exceed 1,000 flight cycles. telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61
Safety.
(ii) For the HFEC inspection performed on 93 44 51; email account.airworth-eas@
The Proposed Amendment the inside: Repeat the inspection at intervals airbus.com; Internet http://www.airbus.com.
not to exceed 2,000 flight cycles. You may view this service information at the
Accordingly, under the authority FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601
delegated to me by the Administrator, (h) Corrective Action Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For
the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part If, during any inspection required by information on the availability of this
39 as follows: paragraph (g) of this AD, any crack is found, material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221.
before further flight, accomplish the repair in Issued in Renton, Washington, on August
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS accordance with the instructions of Airbus 19, 2015.
DIRECTIVES AOT A53N009–14, dated December 17, 2014;
except if the crack is beyond the structural Kevin Hull,
■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 repair manual limits as specified in Airbus Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
continues to read as follows: AOT A53N009–14, dated December 17, 2014, Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
before further flight, repair using a method [FR Doc. 2015–21098 Filed 8–26–15; 8:45 am]
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
approved by the Manager, International BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
§ 39.13 [Amended] Branch, ANM–116, Transport Airplane
Directorate, FAA; or the European Aviation
■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding Safety Agency (EASA); or Airbus’s EASA
the following new airworthiness DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Design Organization Approval (DOA).
directive (AD):
(i) Terminating Action Federal Aviation Administration
Airbus: Docket No. FAA–2015–3148;
Directorate Identifier 2014–NM–254–AD. Repair of an airplane as required by
paragraph (h) of this AD terminates the 14 CFR Part 71
(a) Comments Due Date repetitive inspections required by paragraph
We must receive comments by October 13, (g) of this AD for the repaired area only. [Docket No. FAA–2015–3322; Airspace
2015. Docket No. 15–ANM–16]
(j) Other FAA AD Provisions
(b) Affected ADs The following provisions also apply to this Proposed Establishment of Class E
None. AD: Airspace; Vancouver, WA
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance
(c) Applicability (AMOCs): The Manager, International AGENCY: Federal Aviation
This AD applies to Airbus Model A320– Branch, ANM–116, FAA, has the authority to Administration (FAA), DOT.
212 airplanes having manufacturer serial approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
number (MSN) 1011; Airbus Model A320– using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. (NPRM).
rmajette on DSK2VPTVN1PROD with PROPOSALS
214 airplanes having MSNs 1009, 1026 and In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your
1030; Airbus Model A320–232 airplanes request to your principal inspector or local SUMMARY: This action proposes to
having MSN 0977; and Airbus Model A320– Flight Standards District Office, as establish Class E surface area airspace at
233 airplanes having MSNs 1007 and 1013, appropriate. If sending information directly
to the International Branch, send it to ATTN:
Pearson Field, Vancouver, WA, to
certificated in any category.
Sanjay Ralhan, Aerospace Engineer, accommodate existing Standard
(d) Subject International Branch, ANM–116, Transport Instrument Approach Procedures
Air Transport Association (ATA) of Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind (SIAPs) at the airport. The FAA is taking
America Code 53, Fuselage. Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356; this action to enhance the safety and
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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 October 13, 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 51968 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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