80 FR 52419 - Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 168 (August 31, 2015)

Page Range		52419-52423
FR Document		2015-21428
We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Airbus Model A330-200, -200 Freighter, and -300 series airplanes; and all Airbus Model A340-200, -300, -500, and -600 series airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by reports of premature aging of certain chemical oxygen generators in the passenger compartment that resulted in failure of the generators to activate. This proposed AD would require inspecting to determine if certain passenger chemical oxygen generators are installed, and replacement of affected generators. We are proposing this AD to prevent failure of the chemical oxygen generator to activate during an emergency situation, which could result in unavailability of oxygen and possible incapacitation of the occupants.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2015-3149; Directorate Identifier 2015-NM-014-AD]
RIN 2120-AA64


Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).

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SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all 
Airbus Model A330-200, -200 Freighter, and -300 series airplanes; and 
all Airbus Model A340-200, -300, -500, and -600 series airplanes. This 
proposed AD was prompted by reports of premature aging of certain 
chemical oxygen generators in the passenger compartment that resulted 
in failure of the generators to activate. This proposed AD would 
require inspecting to determine if certain passenger chemical oxygen 
generators are installed, and replacement of affected generators. We 
are proposing this AD to prevent failure of the chemical oxygen 
generator to activate during an emergency situation, which could result 
in unavailability of oxygen and possible incapacitation of the 
occupants.

DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by October 15, 
2015.

ADDRESSES: You may send comments, using the procedures found in 14 CFR 
11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following methods:
     Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments.
     Fax: 202-493-2251.
     Mail: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket 
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New 
Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590.
     Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket 
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New 
Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday 
through Friday, except Federal holidays.
    For Airbus service information identified in this proposed AD, 
contact Airbus SAS, Airworthiness Office--EAL, 1 Rond Point Maurice 
Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax 
+33 5 61 93 45 80; email airworthiness.A330-A340@airbus.com; Internet 
http://www.airbus.com.
    For B/E Aerospace service information identified in this proposed 
AD, contact B/E Aerospace Inc., 10800 Pflumm Road, Lenexa, KS 66215; 
telephone 913-338-9800; fax 913-469-8419; Internet http://beaerospace.com/home/globalsupport.
    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-
3149; 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: Vladimir Ulyanov, Aerospace Engineer, 
International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; telephone 425-227-1138; 
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-2015-3149; 
Directorate Identifier 2015-NM-014-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 2015-0119, dated June 24, 2015 (referred to 
after this as the Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or 
``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for all Airbus Model 
A330-200, -200 Freighter, and -300 series airplanes; and Model A340-
200, -300, -500, and -600 series airplanes. The MCAI states:

    Reports have been received indicating premature ageing of 
certain passenger chemical oxygen generators, Part Number (P/N) 
1170242-XX, manufactured by B/E Aerospace. Some operators reported 
that when they tried to activate generators, some older units failed 
to activate. Given the number of failed units reported, all the 
generators manufactured in 1999, 2000, and 2001 must be considered 
unreliable.
    This condition, if not corrected, could lead to failure of the 
generator to activate and consequently not deliver oxygen during an 
emergency, possibly resulting in injury to aeroplane occupants.
    To address this potential unsafe condition, Airbus issued Alert 
Operators Transmission (AOT) A35L007-14, making reference to B/E 
Aerospace Service Information Letter (SIL) D1019-01 (currently at 
Revision 1) and B/E Aerospace Service Bulletin (SB) 117042-35-001. 
Consequently, EASA issued AD 2014-0277 to require identification and 
replacement of the affected oxygen generators.
    Since EASA AD 2014-0277 was issued, and following new 
investigation results, EASA has decided to introduce a life 
limitation concerning all P/N 117042-XX chemical oxygen generators, 
manufactured by B/E Aerospace.
    For the reason described above, this EASA AD retains the 
requirements of EASA AD 2014-0277, which is superseded, expands the 
scope of the AD to include chemical

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oxygen generators manufactured after 2001, and requires their 
removal from service before exceeding 10 years since date of 
manufacture.

    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-
3149.

Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51

    Airbus has issued Alert Operators Transmission (AOT) A35L007-14, 
Revision 01, June 17, 2015; including Appendix A. B/E Aerospace has 
issued Service Bulletin 117042-35-001, dated December 10, 2014. The 
service information describes procedures for inspecting to determine if 
certain passenger chemical oxygen generators are installed, and 
replacing affected generators. This service information is reasonably 
available because the interested parties have access to it through 
their normal course of business or by the means identified in the 
ADDRESSES section of this NPRM.

FAA's Determination and Requirements of This Proposed AD

    This product has been approved by the aviation authority of another 
country, and is approved for operation in the United States. Pursuant 
to our bilateral agreement with the State of Design Authority, we have 
been notified of the unsafe condition described in the MCAI and service 
information referenced above. We are proposing this AD because we 
evaluated all pertinent information and determined an unsafe condition 
exists and is likely to exist or develop on other products of these 
same type designs.

Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this proposed AD affects 91 airplanes of U.S. 
registry.

                                                 Estimated Costs
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                                                                                                 Cost on U.S.
             Action                   Labor cost          Parts cost       Cost per product        operators
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Inspection......................  1 work-hour x $85   $0................  $85...............  $7,735.
                                   per hour = $85.
Replacement.....................  1 work hour x $85   $1,000 per oxygen   $1,085 per oxygen   $98,735 for one
                                   per hour = $85.     generator.          generator.          oxygen generator.
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Authority for This Rulemaking

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

Regulatory Findings

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

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39

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

The Proposed Amendment

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

PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

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

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


Sec.  39.13  [Amended]

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

Airbus: Docket No. FAA-2015-3149; Directorate Identifier 2015-NM-
014-AD.

(a) Comments Due Date

    We must receive comments by October 15, 2015.

(b) Affected ADs

    None.

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to the airplanes, certificated in any category, 
identified in paragraphs (c)(1) and (c)(2) of this AD, all 
manufacturer serial numbers.
    (1) Airbus Model A330-201, -202, -203, -223, -223F, -243, -243F, 
-301, -302, -303, -321, -322, -323, -341, -342, and -343 airplanes.
    (2) Airbus Model A340-211, -212, -213, -311, -312, -313, -541, 
and -642 airplanes; except those on which a gaseous system for all 
oxygen generators is installed.

(d) Subject

    Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 35, Oxygen.

(e) Reason

    This AD was prompted by reports of premature aging of certain 
chemical oxygen generators in the passenger compartment that 
resulted in failure of the generators to activate. We are issuing 
this AD to prevent failure of the chemical oxygen generator to 
activate during an emergency situation, which could result in 
unavailability of oxygen and possible incapacitation of the 
occupants.

(f) Compliance

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

(g) Inspection

    Within 30 days after the effective date of this AD: Inspect each 
passenger chemical oxygen generator to identify the date of 
manufacture (refer to Figures 1 and 2 of paragraph (g) of this AD 
for the location of the date) of each passenger chemical oxygen 
generator having any part number (P/N) listed in paragraphs (g)(1) 
through (g)(6) of this AD, in accordance with the Instructions

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of Airbus Alert Operators Transmission (AOT) A35L007-14, Revision 
01, June 17, 2015; including Appendix A. A review of airplane 
maintenance records is acceptable in lieu of this identification if 
the date of manufacture of the generator can be conclusively 
determined from that review.
    (1) 117042-02 (15minutes (min)--2 masks).
    (2) 117042-03 (15 min--3 masks).
    (3) 117042-04 (15 min--4 masks).
    (4) 117042-22 (22 min--2 masks).
    (5) 117042-23 (22 min--3 masks).
    (6) 117042-24 (22 min--4 masks).
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(h) Replacement of Pre-2002 Passenger Oxygen Generators

    If, during any inspection required by paragraph (g) of this AD, 
any passenger chemical oxygen generator having a date of manufacture 
of 1999, 2000, or 2001 is found: At the time specified in paragraph 
(h)(1), (h)(2), or (h)(3) of this AD, as applicable, replace the 
affected passenger chemical oxygen generator, in accordance with the 
Instructions of Airbus AOT A35L007-14, Revision 01, June 17, 2015; 
including Appendix A (for 15 and 22-minute passenger chemical oxygen 
generators); or in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions 
of B/E Aerospace Service Bulletin 117042-35-001, dated December 10, 
2014 (for 15-minute passenger chemical oxygen generators).
    (1) For units manufactured in 1999: Within 30 days after the 
effective date of this AD.
    (2) For units manufactured in 2000: Within 6 months after the 
effective date of this AD.
    (3) For units manufactured in 2001: Within 12 months after the 
effective date of this AD.

(i) Replacement of 2002 Through 2009 Passenger Oxygen Generators

    If, during any inspection required by paragraph (g) of this AD, 
any passenger chemical oxygen generator having a date of manufacture 
of 2002 through 2008 is found: At the time specified in paragraph 
(i)(1), (i)(2), (i)(3), (i)(4), (i)(5), (i)(6), (i)(7), or (i)(8) of 
this AD, as applicable, replace the affected passenger chemical 
oxygen generator with a serviceable unit, in accordance with the 
Instructions of Airbus AOT A35L007-14, Revision 01, June 17, 2015; 
including Appendix A (for 15 and 22-minute passenger chemical oxygen 
generators); or in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions 
of B/E Aerospace Service Bulletin 117042-35-001, dated December 10, 
2014 (for 15-minute passenger chemical oxygen generators).
    (1) For units manufactured in 2002: Within 12 months after the 
effective date of this AD.
    (2) For units manufactured in 2003: Within 16 months after the 
effective date of this AD.
    (3) For units manufactured in 2004: Within 20 months after the 
effective date of this AD.
    (4) For units manufactured in 2005: Within 24 months after the 
effective date of this AD.
    (5) For units manufactured in 2006: Within 28 months after the 
effective date of this AD.
    (6) For units manufactured in 2007: Within 32 months after the 
effective date of this AD.
    (7) For units manufactured in 2008: Within 36 months after the 
effective date of this AD.
    (8) For units manufactured in 2009 or later: Before the 
accumulation of 10 years since date of manufacture.

(j) Definition of a Serviceable Unit

    A serviceable unit is an oxygen generator having P/N 117042-XX, 
with a manufacturing date not older than 10 years, or any other FAA-
approved P/N, provided that the generator has not exceeded the life 
limit established by the manufacturer for that generator.

(k) Credit for Previous Actions

    This paragraph provides credit for the applicable actions 
required by paragraphs (g),

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(h), and (i) of this AD, if those actions were performed before the 
effective date of this AD using Airbus AOT A35L007-14, dated 
December 18, 2014, including Appendix A.

(l) Parts Installation Limitation

    As of the effective date of this AD, no person may install a 
passenger chemical oxygen generator on any airplane, unless the 
passenger chemical oxygen generator is determined to be a 
serviceable unit, as defined in paragraph (j) of this AD.

(m) 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: Vladimir 
Ulyanov, Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, ANM-116, 
Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, 
WA 98057-3356; telephone 425-227-1138; fax 425- 227-1149. 
Information may be emailed to: 9-ANM-116-AMOC-REQUESTS@faa.gov. 
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.

(n) Related Information

    (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information 
(MCAI) EASA Airworthiness Directive 2015-0119, dated June 24, 2015, 
for related information. This MCAI may be found in the AD docket on 
the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and 
locating Docket No. FAA-2015-3149.
    (2) For Airbus service information identified in this proposed 
AD, contact Airbus SAS, Airworthiness Office--EAL, 1 Rond Point 
Maurice Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone +33 5 61 93 
36 96; fax +33 5 61 93 45 80; email airworthiness.A330-A340@airbus.com; Internet http://www.airbus.com.
    (3) For B/E Aerospace service information identified in this 
proposed AD, contact B/E Aerospace Inc., 10800 Pflumm Road, Lenexa, 
KS 66215; telephone 913-338-9800; fax 913-469-8419; Internet http://beaerospace.com/home/globalsupport.
    (4) 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 21, 2015.
Kevin Hull,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification 
Service.
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This section of the FEDERAL REGISTER • Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of FAA–2015–3149; Directorate Identifier
contains notices to the public of the proposed Transportation, Docket Operations, M– 2015–NM–014–AD’’ at the beginning of
issuance of rules and regulations. The 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room your comments. We specifically invite
purpose of these notices is to give interested W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., comments on the overall regulatory,
persons an opportunity to participate in the Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 economic, environmental, and energy
rule making prior to the adoption of the final
rules.
p.m., Monday through Friday, except aspects of this proposed AD. We will
Federal holidays. consider all comments received by the
For Airbus service information closing date and may amend this
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION identified in this proposed AD, contact proposed AD based on those comments.
Airbus SAS, Airworthiness Office— We will post all comments we
Federal Aviation Administration EAL, 1 Rond Point Maurice Bellonte, receive, without change, to http://
31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone www.regulations.gov, including any
14 CFR Part 39 +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61 93 45 personal information you provide. We
80; email airworthiness.A330–A340@ will also post a report summarizing each
[Docket No. FAA–2015–3149; Directorate airbus.com; Internet http:// substantive verbal contact we receive
Identifier 2015–NM–014–AD] www.airbus.com. about this proposed AD.
RIN 2120–AA64 For B/E Aerospace service
Discussion
information identified in this proposed
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus AD, contact B/E Aerospace Inc., 10800 The European Aviation Safety Agency
Airplanes Pflumm Road, Lenexa, KS 66215; (EASA), which is the Technical Agent
telephone 913–338–9800; fax 913–469– for the Member States of the European
AGENCY: Federal Aviation 8419; Internet http://beaerospace.com/ Union, has issued EASA Airworthiness
Administration (FAA), DOT. home/globalsupport. Directive 2015–0119, dated June 24,
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking You may view this referenced service 2015 (referred to after this as the
(NPRM). information at the FAA, Transport Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness
Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue Information, or ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct
SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new SW., Renton, WA. For information on an unsafe condition for all Airbus
airworthiness directive (AD) for all the availability of this material at the Model A330–200, –200 Freighter, and
Airbus Model A330–200, –200 FAA, call 425–227–1221. –300 series airplanes; and Model A340–
Freighter, and –300 series airplanes; and 200, –300, –500, and –600 series
all Airbus Model A340–200, –300, –500, Examining the AD Docket airplanes. The MCAI states:
and –600 series airplanes. This You may examine the AD docket on Reports have been received indicating
proposed AD was prompted by reports the Internet at http:// premature ageing of certain passenger
of premature aging of certain chemical www.regulations.gov by searching for chemical oxygen generators, Part Number (P/
oxygen generators in the passenger and locating Docket No. FAA–2015– N) 1170242–XX, manufactured by B/E
compartment that resulted in failure of 3149; or in person at the Docket Aerospace. Some operators reported that
the generators to activate. This proposed Management Facility between 9 a.m. when they tried to activate generators, some
AD would require inspecting to older units failed to activate. Given the
and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, number of failed units reported, all the
determine if certain passenger chemical except Federal holidays. The AD docket generators manufactured in 1999, 2000, and
oxygen generators are installed, and contains this proposed AD, the 2001 must be considered unreliable.
replacement of affected generators. We regulatory evaluation, any comments This condition, if not corrected, could lead
are proposing this AD to prevent failure received, and other information. The to failure of the generator to activate and
of the chemical oxygen generator to street address for the Docket Operations consequently not deliver oxygen during an
activate during an emergency situation, office (telephone 800–647–5527) is in emergency, possibly resulting in injury to
which could result in unavailability of aeroplane occupants.
the ADDRESSES section. Comments will To address this potential unsafe condition,
oxygen and possible incapacitation of be available in the AD docket shortly Airbus issued Alert Operators Transmission
the occupants. after receipt. (AOT) A35L007–14, making reference to B/
DATES: We must receive comments on FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: E Aerospace Service Information Letter (SIL)
this proposed AD by October 15, 2015. Vladimir Ulyanov, Aerospace Engineer, D1019–01 (currently at Revision 1) and B/E
International Branch, ANM–116, Aerospace Service Bulletin (SB) 117042–35–
ADDRESSES: You may send comments,
001. Consequently, EASA issued AD 2014–
using the procedures found in 14 CFR Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 0277 to require identification and
11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA replacement of the affected oxygen
methods: 98057–3356; telephone 425–227–1138; generators.
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to fax 425–227–1149. Since EASA AD 2014–0277 was issued,
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http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: and following new investigation results,
instructions for submitting comments. EASA has decided to introduce a life
• Fax: 202–493–2251. Comments Invited limitation concerning all P/N 117042–XX
chemical oxygen generators, manufactured
• Mail: U.S. Department of We invite you to send any written by B/E Aerospace.
Transportation, Docket Operations, M– relevant data, views, or arguments about For the reason described above, this EASA
30, West Building Ground Floor, Room this proposed AD. Send your comments AD retains the requirements of EASA AD
W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., to an address listed under the 2014–0277, which is superseded, expands
Washington, DC 20590. ADDRESSES section. Include ‘‘Docket No. the scope of the AD to include chemical

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oxygen generators manufactured after 2001, December 10, 2014. The service country, and is approved for operation
and requires their removal from service information describes procedures for in the United States. Pursuant to our
before exceeding 10 years since date of inspecting to determine if certain bilateral agreement with the State of
manufacture.
passenger chemical oxygen generators Design Authority, we have been notified
You may examine the MCAI in the are installed, and replacing affected of the unsafe condition described in the
AD docket on the Internet at http:// generators. This service information is MCAI and service information
www.regulations.gov by searching for reasonably available because the referenced above. We are proposing this
and locating Docket No. FAA–2015– interested parties have access to it AD because we evaluated all pertinent
3149. through their normal course of business information and determined an unsafe
Related Service Information Under 1 or by the means identified in the condition exists and is likely to exist or
CFR Part 51 ADDRESSES section of this NPRM. develop on other products of these same
Airbus has issued Alert Operators type designs.
FAA’s Determination and Requirements
Transmission (AOT) A35L007–14, of This Proposed AD Costs of Compliance
Revision 01, June 17, 2015; including
Appendix A. B/E Aerospace has issued This product has been approved by We estimate that this proposed AD
Service Bulletin 117042–35–001, dated the aviation authority of another affects 91 airplanes of U.S. registry.

ESTIMATED COSTS
Cost on U.S.
Action Labor cost Parts cost Cost per product operators

Inspection .......................... 1 work-hour × $85 per $0 ...................................... $85 .................................... $7,735.
hour = $85.
Replacement ..................... 1 work hour × $85 per $1,000 per oxygen gener- $1,085 per oxygen gener- $98,735 for one oxygen
hour = $85. ator. ator. generator.

Authority for This Rulemaking 2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the (c) Applicability
Title 49 of the United States Code DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures This AD applies to the airplanes,
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); certificated in any category, identified in
3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in paragraphs (c)(1) and (c)(2) of this AD, all
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, manufacturer serial numbers.
Alaska; and
section 106, describes the authority of 4. Will not have a significant (1) Airbus Model A330–201, –202, –203,
the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII: economic impact, positive or negative, –223, –223F, –243, –243F, –301, –302, –303,
Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more on a substantial number of small entities –321, –322, –323, –341, –342, and –343
detail the scope of the Agency’s under the criteria of the Regulatory
airplanes.
authority. (2) Airbus Model A340–211, –212, –213,
Flexibility Act. –311, –312, –313, –541, and –642 airplanes;
We are issuing this rulemaking under
the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII, List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 except those on which a gaseous system for
all oxygen generators is installed.
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
General requirements.’’ Under that safety, Incorporation by reference, (d) Subject
section, Congress charges the FAA with Safety. Air Transport Association (ATA) of
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in America Code 35, Oxygen.
air commerce by prescribing regulations The Proposed Amendment
(e) Reason
for practices, methods, and procedures Accordingly, under the authority
the Administrator finds necessary for This AD was prompted by reports of
delegated to me by the Administrator,
premature aging of certain chemical oxygen
safety in air commerce. This regulation the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part generators in the passenger compartment that
is within the scope of that authority 39 as follows: resulted in failure of the generators to
because it addresses an unsafe condition activate. We are issuing this AD to prevent
that is likely to exist or develop on PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS failure of the chemical oxygen generator to
products identified in this rulemaking DIRECTIVES activate during an emergency situation,
action. which could result in unavailability of
■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 oxygen and possible incapacitation of the
Regulatory Findings continues to read as follows: occupants.
We determined that this proposed AD Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. (f) Compliance
would not have federalism implications Comply with this AD within the
§ 39.13 [Amended]
under Executive Order 13132. This compliance times specified, unless already
proposed AD would not have a ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
done.
substantial direct effect on the States, on the following new airworthiness
the relationship between the national directive (AD): (g) Inspection
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Government and the States, or on the Airbus: Docket No. FAA–2015–3149; Within 30 days after the effective date of
distribution of power and Directorate Identifier 2015–NM–014–AD. this AD: Inspect each passenger chemical
responsibilities among the various oxygen generator to identify the date of
(a) Comments Due Date manufacture (refer to Figures 1 and 2 of
levels of government. paragraph (g) of this AD for the location of
We must receive comments by October 15,
For the reasons discussed above, I 2015. the date) of each passenger chemical oxygen
certify this proposed regulation: generator having any part number (P/N)
1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory (b) Affected ADs listed in paragraphs (g)(1) through (g)(6) of
action’’ under Executive Order 12866; None. this AD, in accordance with the Instructions

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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 15, 2015.
Contact		Vladimir Ulyanov, Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; telephone 425-227-1138; fax 425-227-1149.
FR Citation		80 FR 52419
RIN Number		2120-AA64
CFR Associated		Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety
80 FR 52419 - Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATIONFederal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 168 (August 31, 2015)

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
