80 FR 52935 - Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 170 (September 2, 2015)

Page Range		52935-52937
FR Document		2015-21475
We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Airbus Model A330-243, A330-243F, A330-341, A330-342, and A330-343 airplanes. This AD was prompted by reports indicating that certain hinge sleeves on the cowl doors of the thrust reverser units (TRUs) were not heat treated. This AD requires replacing the sleeves of certain hinges on the cowl doors of the TRUs with new parts. We are issuing this AD to prevent, in the event of a fan-blade-off event due to high vibration, in-flight loss of TRU heavy components, which might damage airplane structure or control surfaces and consequently reduce controllability of the airplane.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2015-0085; Directorate Identifier 2014-NM-078-AD; 
Amendment 39-18255; AD 2015-17-22]
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 A330-243, A330-243F, A330-341, A330-342, and A330-343 
airplanes. This AD was prompted by reports indicating that certain 
hinge sleeves on the cowl doors of the thrust reverser units (TRUs) 
were not heat treated. This AD requires replacing the sleeves of 
certain hinges on the cowl doors of the TRUs with new parts. We are 
issuing this AD to prevent, in the event of a fan-blade-off event due 
to high vibration, in-flight loss of TRU heavy components, which might 
damage airplane structure or control surfaces and consequently reduce 
controllability of the airplane.

DATES: This AD becomes effective October 7, 2015.
    The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by 
reference of certain publications listed in this AD as of October 7, 
2015.

ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov/#!docketDetail;D=FAA-2015-0085 or in person at the 
Docket Management Facility, U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket 
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New 
Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC.
    For Airbus service information identified in this 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 Aircelle service information identified in this AD, 
contact Aircelle Customer support Center, BP 50042, 50, rue Pierre 
Curie, 78371 Plaisir Cedex, France: telephone +33 (0)1 64 14 80 33; fax 
+33 (0)1 64 14 84 10. 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-
0085.

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:

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 A330-243, 
A330-243F, A330-341, A330-342, and A330-343 airplanes. The NPRM 
published in the Federal Register on February 13, 2015 (80 FR 7986).
    The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical 
Agent for the Member States of the European Union, has issued EASA 
Airworthiness Directive 2014-0062, dated March 11, 2014 (referred to 
after this as the Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or 
``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for all Airbus Model 
A330-243, A330-243F, A330-341, A330-342, and A330-343 airplanes. The 
MCAI states:

    A manufacturing discrepancy (lack of heat treatment) on a batch 
of the N[deg]3 and N[deg]4 hinge sleeves installed on [a] Thrust 
Reverser Unit (TRU) was identified. Those parts are only installed 
on A330 aeroplanes equipped with Rolls-Royce (RR) Trent 700 engines.
    This condition, if not corrected, in case of a Fan Blade Off 
event due to high vibration level, could cause in-flight loss of 
some heavy components of the TRU, possibly resulting in injury to 
persons on the ground [or damage to airplane structure or control 
surfaces, and consequent reduced controllability of the airplane].
    As current hinge sleeves are not serialized, it is not possible 
to identify the TRU hinge sleeves which did not receive the heat 
treatment. The part supplier has developed an identification 
procedure for these TRU hinge sleeves in order to identify the 
affected hinge sleeves, and to allow a better part traceability in 
the future.
    For the reason described above, this [EASA] AD requires 
identification and replacement of the affected TRU hinge sleeves.

    You may examine the MCAI in the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov/#!documentDetail;D=FAA-2015-0085-0002.

Comments

    We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing 
this AD. We received no comments on the NPRM (80 FR 7986, February 13, 
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 7986, February 13, 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 7986, February 13, 2015).

Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51

    Airbus has issued Service Bulletin A330-78-3021, Revision 03, dated 
October 15, 2014. Aircelle has issued Service Bulletin 78-AG924, dated 
September 26, 2012. This service information describes procedures for 
modifying and marking the sleeves for hinges number 3 and number 4 on 
the cowl doors of Rolls-Royce Trent 700 engines. 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.

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Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this AD affects 24 airplanes of U.S. registry.
    We also estimate that it will take about 29 work-hours per product 
to comply with the basic requirements of this AD. The average labor 
rate is $85 per work-hour. Required parts will cost about $0 per 
product. Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of this AD on 
U.S. operators to be $59,160, or $2,465 per product.
    In addition, we estimate that any necessary follow-on action will 
take up to 1 work-hour and require parts costing $0, for a cost of $85 
per product. We have no way of determining the number of aircraft that 
might need this action.

Authority for This Rulemaking

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

Regulatory Findings

    We determined that this 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-015-0085; or in person at the 
Docket Management Facility between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through 
Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket contains this AD, the 
regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and other information. 
The 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

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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):

2015-17-22 Airbus: Amendment 39-18255. Docket No. FAA-2015-0085; 
Directorate Identifier 2014-NM-078-AD.

(a) Effective Date

    This AD becomes effective October 7, 2015.

(b) Affected ADs

    None.

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to all Airbus Model A330-243, A330-243F, A330-
341, A330-342, and A330-343 airplanes, certificated in any category, 
all manufacturer serial numbers.

(d) Subject

    Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 78, Exhaust.

(e) Reason

    This AD was prompted by reports indicating that certain hinge 
sleeves on the cowl doors of the thrust reverser units (TRUs) were 
not heat treated. We are issuing this AD to prevent, in the event of 
a fan-blade-off event due to high vibration, in-flight loss of TRU 
heavy components, which might damage airplane structure or control 
surfaces and consequently reduce controllability of the airplane.

(f) Compliance

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

(g) Identification of TRU Part Number

    Within 12 months after the effective date of this AD: Identify 
the part number of the TRUs, in accordance with the information in 
Aircelle Service Bulletin 78-AG924, dated September 26, 2012.

(h) Replacement of TRU Hinge Sleeves

    If the results of the part identification required by paragraph 
(g) of this AD reveal that the TRUs are affected: Within the 
compliance time defined in paragraph (g) of this AD, replace hinge 
sleeves numbers 3 and 4 of each TRU cowl door, in accordance with 
the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A330-78-
3021, Revision 03, dated October 15, 2014.

    Note 1 to paragraph (h) of this AD: Rolls-Royce Alert Service 
Bulletin RB.211-78-AG924, dated September 26, 2012, is an additional 
source of guidance for replacing the TRUs and is not incorporated by 
reference in this AD.

(i) Optional Terminating Action for Paragraphs (g) and (h) of this AD

    Modifying an airplane by incorporating Airbus Modification 
202463 in production terminates the requirements specified in 
paragraphs (g) and (h) of this AD for that airplane.

(j) Parts Installation Limitation

    As of the effective date of this AD, no person may install a TRU 
on any airplane unless it has been determined, using Aircelle 
Service Bulletin 78-AG924, dated September 26, 2012, that the cowl 
door hinge sleeves installed on the TRU are not affected by the 
requirements of this AD.

(k) Credit for Previous Actions

    This paragraph provides credit for the actions required by 
paragraph (h) of this AD if those actions were performed before the 
effective date of this AD using the service information identified 
in paragraphs (k)(1), (k)(2), or (k)(3) of this AD, which are not 
incorporated by reference in this AD.
    (1) Airbus Service Bulletin A330-78-3021, dated October 17, 
2012.
    (2) Airbus Service Bulletin A330-78-3021, Revision 01, dated 
July 30, 2013.
    (3) Airbus Service Bulletin A330-78-3021, Revision 02, dated 
April 17, 2014.

(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: 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-

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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 
European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA); or Airbus's EASA Design 
Organization Approval (DOA). If approved by the DOA, the approval 
must include the DOA-authorized signature.
    (3) Required for Compliance (RC): Where Airbus Service Bulletin 
A330-78-3021, Revision 03, dated October 15, 2014, 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 operators' 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.

(m) Related Information

    (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information 
(MCAI) EASA AD 2014-0062, dated March 11, 2014, for related 
information. This MCAI may be found in the AD docket on the Internet 
at http://www.regulations.gov/#!documentDetail;D=FAA-2015-0085-0002.
    (2) Airbus service information identified in this AD that is not 
incorporated by reference is available at the addresses specified in 
paragraphs (n)(3) and (n)(5) of this AD.
    (3) Rolls-Royce service information identified in this AD that 
is not incorporated by reference is available at Rolls-Royce plc, 
P.O. Box 31, Derby, DE24 8BJ, England; phone: 011-44-1332-242424; 
fax: 011-244-1332-249936; email: http://www.rolls-royce.com/contact/civil_team.jsp; Internet: https://www.aeromanager.com.

(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 A330-78-3021, Revision 03, dated 
October 15, 2014.
    (ii) Aircelle Service Bulletin 78-AG924, dated September 26, 
2012.
    (3) For Airbus service information identified in this 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.
    (4) For Aircelle service information identified in this AD, 
contact Aircelle Customer support Center, BP 50042, 50, rue Pierre 
Curie, 78371 Plaisir Cedex, France: telephone +33 (0)1 64 14 80 33; 
fax +33 (0)1 64 14 84 10.
    (5) 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.
    (6) 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 21, 2015.
Kevin Hull,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification 
Service.
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This section of the FEDERAL REGISTER W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., level, could cause in-flight loss of some
contains regulatory documents having general Washington, DC. heavy components of the TRU, possibly
applicability and legal effect, most of which For Airbus service information resulting in injury to persons on the ground
are keyed to and codified in the Code of identified in this AD, contact Airbus [or damage to airplane structure or control
Federal Regulations, which is published under SAS, Airworthiness Office—EAL, 1 surfaces, and consequent reduced
50 titles pursuant to 44 U.S.C. 1510. controllability of the airplane].
Rond Point Maurice Bellonte, 31707 As current hinge sleeves are not serialized,
The Code of Federal Regulations is sold by Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone +33 5 it is not possible to identify the TRU hinge
the Superintendent of Documents. Prices of 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61 93 45 80; email sleeves which did not receive the heat
new books are listed in the first FEDERAL airworthiness.A330-A340@airbus.com; treatment. The part supplier has developed
REGISTER issue of each week. Internet http://www.airbus.com. For an identification procedure for these TRU
Aircelle service information identified hinge sleeves in order to identify the affected
in this AD, contact Aircelle Customer hinge sleeves, and to allow a better part
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION support Center, BP 50042, 50, rue Pierre traceability in the future.
Curie, 78371 Plaisir Cedex, France: For the reason described above, this
Federal Aviation Administration telephone +33 (0)1 64 14 80 33; fax +33 [EASA] AD requires identification and
replacement of the affected TRU hinge
(0)1 64 14 84 10. You may view this sleeves.
14 CFR Part 39 referenced service information at the
[Docket No. FAA–2015–0085; Directorate FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, You may examine the MCAI in the
Identifier 2014–NM–078–AD; Amendment 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. AD docket on the Internet at http://
39–18255; AD 2015–17–22] For information on the availability of www.regulations.gov/#!documentDetail;
this material at the FAA, call 425–227– D=FAA-2015-0085-0002.
RIN 2120–AA64
1221. It is also available on the Internet
Comments
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus at http://www.regulations.gov by
Airplanes searching for and locating Docket No. We gave the public the opportunity to
FAA–2015–0085. participate in developing this AD. We
AGENCY: Federal Aviation FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: received no comments on the NPRM (80
Administration (FAA), Department of Vladimir Ulyanov, Aerospace Engineer, FR 7986, February 13, 2015) or on the
Transportation (DOT). International Branch, ANM–116, determination of the cost to the public.
ACTION: Final rule. Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA,
Conclusion
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA
SUMMARY: We are adopting a new 98057–3356; telephone 425–227–1138; We reviewed the relevant data and
airworthiness directive (AD) for all fax 425–227–1149. determined that air safety and the
Airbus Model A330–243, A330–243F, SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: public interest require adopting this AD
A330–341, A330–342, and A330–343 as proposed except for minor editorial
airplanes. This AD was prompted by Discussion changes. We have determined that these
reports indicating that certain hinge We issued a notice of proposed minor changes:
sleeves on the cowl doors of the thrust rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR • Are consistent with the intent that
reverser units (TRUs) were not heat part 39 by adding an AD that would was proposed in the NPRM (80 FR 7986,
treated. This AD requires replacing the apply to all Airbus Model A330–243, February 13, 2015) for correcting the
sleeves of certain hinges on the cowl A330–243F, A330–341, A330–342, and unsafe condition; and
doors of the TRUs with new parts. We A330–343 airplanes. The NPRM • Do not add any additional burden
are issuing this AD to prevent, in the published in the Federal Register on upon the public than was already
event of a fan-blade-off event due to February 13, 2015 (80 FR 7986). proposed in the NPRM (80 FR 7986,
high vibration, in-flight loss of TRU The European Aviation Safety Agency February 13, 2015).
heavy components, which might (EASA), which is the Technical Agent
damage airplane structure or control for the Member States of the European Related Service Information Under 1
surfaces and consequently reduce Union, has issued EASA Airworthiness CFR Part 51
controllability of the airplane. Directive 2014–0062, dated March 11, Airbus has issued Service Bulletin
DATES: This AD becomes effective 2014 (referred to after this as the A330–78–3021, Revision 03, dated
October 7, 2015. Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness October 15, 2014. Aircelle has issued
The Director of the Federal Register Information, or ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct Service Bulletin 78–AG924, dated
approved the incorporation by reference an unsafe condition for all Airbus September 26, 2012. This service
of certain publications listed in this AD Model A330–243, A330–243F, A330– information describes procedures for
as of October 7, 2015. 341, A330–342, and A330–343 modifying and marking the sleeves for
airplanes. The MCAI states:
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ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD hinges number 3 and number 4 on the
docket on the Internet at http:// A manufacturing discrepancy (lack of heat cowl doors of Rolls-Royce Trent 700
www.regulations.gov/ treatment) on a batch of the N°3 and N°4 engines. This service information is
#!docketDetail;D=FAA-2015-0085 or in hinge sleeves installed on [a] Thrust Reverser reasonably available because the
Unit (TRU) was identified. Those parts are
person at the Docket Management only installed on A330 aeroplanes equipped interested parties have access to it
Facility, U.S. Department of with Rolls-Royce (RR) Trent 700 engines. through their normal course of business
Transportation, Docket Operations, M– This condition, if not corrected, in case of or by the means identified in the
30, West Building Ground Floor, Room a Fan Blade Off event due to high vibration ADDRESSES section of this AD.

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Costs of Compliance Examining the AD Docket (g) Identification of TRU Part Number
We estimate that this AD affects 24 You may examine the AD docket on Within 12 months after the effective date
the Internet at http:// of this AD: Identify the part number of the
airplanes of U.S. registry.
TRUs, in accordance with the information in
We also estimate that it will take www.regulations.gov/#!docketDetail;D= Aircelle Service Bulletin 78–AG924, dated
about 29 work-hours per product to FAA-015-0085; or in person at the September 26, 2012.
comply with the basic requirements of Docket Management Facility between 9
this AD. The average labor rate is $85 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through (h) Replacement of TRU Hinge Sleeves
per work-hour. Required parts will cost Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD If the results of the part identification
about $0 per product. Based on these docket contains this AD, the regulatory required by paragraph (g) of this AD reveal
figures, we estimate the cost of this AD evaluation, any comments received, and that the TRUs are affected: Within the
compliance time defined in paragraph (g) of
on U.S. operators to be $59,160, or other information. The street address for
this AD, replace hinge sleeves numbers 3 and
$2,465 per product. the Docket Operations office (telephone 4 of each TRU cowl door, in accordance with
In addition, we estimate that any 800–647–5527) is in the ADDRESSES the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus
necessary follow-on action will take up section. Service Bulletin A330–78–3021, Revision 03,
to 1 work-hour and require parts costing List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
dated October 15, 2014.
$0, for a cost of $85 per product. We Note 1 to paragraph (h) of this AD: Rolls-
have no way of determining the number Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation Royce Alert Service Bulletin RB.211–78–
of aircraft that might need this action. safety, Incorporation by reference, AG924, dated September 26, 2012, is an
Safety. additional source of guidance for replacing
Authority for This Rulemaking the TRUs and is not incorporated by
Adoption of the Amendment reference in this AD.
Title 49 of the United States Code
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue Accordingly, under the authority
(i) Optional Terminating Action for
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, delegated to me by the Administrator,
Paragraphs (g) and (h) of this AD
section 106, describes the authority of the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as
follows: Modifying an airplane by incorporating
the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII: Airbus Modification 202463 in production
Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS terminates the requirements specified in
detail the scope of the Agency’s DIRECTIVES
paragraphs (g) and (h) of this AD for that
authority. airplane.
We are issuing this rulemaking under ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 (j) Parts Installation Limitation
the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII, continues to read as follows: As of the effective date of this AD, no
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. person may install a TRU on any airplane
General requirements.’’ Under that unless it has been determined, using Aircelle
section, Congress charges the FAA with § 39.13 [Amended] Service Bulletin 78–AG924, dated September
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding 26, 2012, that the cowl door hinge sleeves
air commerce by prescribing regulations installed on the TRU are not affected by the
the following new airworthiness requirements of this AD.
for practices, methods, and procedures directive (AD):
the Administrator finds necessary for (k) Credit for Previous Actions
2015–17–22 Airbus: Amendment 39–18255.
safety in air commerce. This regulation This paragraph provides credit for the
Docket No. FAA–2015–0085; Directorate
is within the scope of that authority Identifier 2014–NM–078–AD. actions required by paragraph (h) of this AD
because it addresses an unsafe condition if those actions were performed before the
that is likely to exist or develop on (a) Effective Date effective date of this AD using the service
products identified in this rulemaking This AD becomes effective October 7, 2015. information identified in paragraphs (k)(1),
action. (k)(2), or (k)(3) of this AD, which are not
(b) Affected ADs
incorporated by reference in this AD.
Regulatory Findings None. (1) Airbus Service Bulletin A330–78–3021,
dated October 17, 2012.
We determined that this AD will not (c) Applicability
(2) Airbus Service Bulletin A330–78–3021,
have federalism implications under This AD applies to all Airbus Model A330– Revision 01, dated July 30, 2013.
Executive Order 13132. This AD will 243, A330–243F, A330–341, A330–342, and (3) Airbus Service Bulletin A330–78–3021,
not have a substantial direct effect on A330–343 airplanes, certificated in any Revision 02, dated April 17, 2014.
the States, on the relationship between category, all manufacturer serial numbers.
(l) Other FAA AD Provisions
the national government and the States, (d) Subject
or on the distribution of power and The following provisions also apply to this
Air Transport Association (ATA) of AD:
responsibilities among the various America Code 78, Exhaust. (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance
levels of government.
(e) Reason (AMOCs): The Manager, International
For the reasons discussed above, I Branch, ANM–116, Transport Airplane
certify that this AD: This AD was prompted by reports
indicating that certain hinge sleeves on the Directorate, FAA, has the authority to
1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested
cowl doors of the thrust reverser units (TRUs)
action’’ under Executive Order 12866; were not heat treated. We are issuing this AD using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19.
2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the to prevent, in the event of a fan-blade-off In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures event due to high vibration, in-flight loss of request to your principal inspector or local
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(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); TRU heavy components, which might Flight Standards District Office, as
3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in damage airplane structure or control surfaces appropriate. If sending information directly
and consequently reduce controllability of to the International Branch, send it to ATTN:
Alaska; and
the airplane. Vladimir Ulyanov, Aerospace Engineer,
4. Will not have a significant International Branch, ANM–116, Transport
economic impact, positive or negative, (f) Compliance Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind
on a substantial number of small entities Comply with this AD within the Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356;
under the criteria of the Regulatory compliance times specified, unless already telephone 425–227–1138; fax 425–227–1149.
Flexibility Act. done. Information may be emailed to: 9-ANM-116-

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AMOC-REQUESTS@faa.gov. Before using 5 61 93 45 80; email airworthiness.A330– of a certain publication listed in this AD
any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate A340@airbus.com; Internet http:// as of October 7, 2015.
principal inspector, or lacking a principal www.airbus.com.
ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD
inspector, the manager of the local flight (4) For Aircelle service information
standards district office/certificate holding identified in this AD, contact Aircelle docket on the Internet at http://
district office. The AMOC approval letter Customer support Center, BP 50042, 50, rue www.regulations.gov/
must specifically reference this AD. Pierre Curie, 78371 Plaisir Cedex, France: #!docketDetail;D=FAA-2015-0680 or in
(2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any telephone +33 (0)1 64 14 80 33; fax +33 (0)1 person at the Docket Management
requirement in this AD to obtain corrective 64 14 84 10. Facility, U.S. Department of
actions from a manufacturer, the action must (5) You may view this service information Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
be accomplished using a method approved at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
by the Manager, International Branch, ANM– 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For
information on the availability of this
W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or Washington, DC.
the European Aviation Safety Agency material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221.
(6) You may view this service information For service information identified in
(EASA); or Airbus’s EASA Design
that is incorporated by reference at the this AD, contact Bombardier, Inc., Q-
Organization Approval (DOA). If approved by
the DOA, the approval must include the National Archives and Records Series Technical Help Desk, 123 Garratt
DOA-authorized signature. Administration (NARA). For information on Boulevard, Toronto, Ontario M3K 1Y5,
(3) Required for Compliance (RC): Where the availability of this material at NARA, call Canada; telephone 416–375–4000; fax
Airbus Service Bulletin A330–78–3021, 202–741–6030, or go to: http:// 416–375–4539; email thd.qseries@
Revision 03, dated October 15, 2014, contains www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr- aero.bombardier.com; Internet http://
locations.html.
procedures or tests that are identified as RC, www.bombardier.com. You may view
those procedures and tests must be done to Issued in Renton, Washington, on August this referenced service information at
comply with this AD; any procedures and 21, 2015. the FAA, Transport Airplane
tests that are not identified as RC are Kevin Hull, Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW.,
recommended. Those procedures and tests Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Renton, WA. For information on the
that are not identified as RC may be deviated Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
from using accepted methods in accordance availability of this material at the FAA,
with the operators’ maintenance or [FR Doc. 2015–21475 Filed 9–1–15; 8:45 am] call 425–227–1221. It is also available
inspection program without obtaining BILLING CODE 4910–13–P on the Internet at http://
approval of an AMOC, provided the www.regulations.gov by searching for
procedures and tests identified as RC can be and locating Docket No. FAA–2015–
done and the airplane can be put back in a DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 0680.
serviceable condition. Any substitutions or
changes to procedures or tests identified as Federal Aviation Administration FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
RC require approval of an AMOC. Cesar Gomez, Aerospace Engineer,
14 CFR Part 39 Airframe and Mechanical Systems
(m) Related Information Branch, ANE–171, FAA, New York
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing [Docket No. FAA–2015–0680; Directorate Aircraft Certification Office, 1600
Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA AD Identifier 2014–NM–165–AD; Amendment Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury,
2014–0062, dated March 11, 2014, for related 39–18236; AD 2015–17–03]
NY 11590; telephone 516–228–7318; fax
information. This MCAI may be found in the
AD docket on the Internet at http://
RIN 2120–AA64 516–794–5531.
www.regulations.gov/#!document SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier,
Detail;D=FAA-2015-0085-0002. Discussion
(2) Airbus service information identified in
Inc. Airplanes
this AD that is not incorporated by reference AGENCY: Federal Aviation We issued a notice of proposed
is available at the addresses specified in Administration (FAA), Department of rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
paragraphs (n)(3) and (n)(5) of this AD. Transportation (DOT). part 39 by adding an AD that would
(3) Rolls-Royce service information apply to certain Bombardier, Inc. Model
identified in this AD that is not incorporated ACTION: Final rule.
DHC–8–400, -401, and -402 airplanes.
by reference is available at Rolls-Royce plc, The NPRM published in the Federal
P.O. Box 31, Derby, DE24 8BJ, England;
SUMMARY: We are adopting a new
phone: 011–44–1332–242424; fax: 011–244– airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Register on April 1, 2015 (80 FR 17366).
1332–249936; email: http://www.rolls- Bombardier, Inc. Model DHC–8–400, The Transport Canada Civil Aviation
royce.com/contact/civil_team.jsp; Internet: –401, and –402 airplanes. This AD was (TCCA), which is the aviation authority
https://www.aeromanager.com. prompted by a report of a main landing for Canada, has issued Canadian
gear (MLG) parking brake becoming Airworthiness Directive CF–2014–18,
(n) Material Incorporated by Reference dated June 19, 2014 (referred to after
dislodged from its mounting bracket due
(1) The Director of the Federal Register to an improperly installed quick release this as the Mandatory Continuing
approved the incorporation by reference Airworthiness Information, or ‘‘the
(IBR) of the service information listed in this
pin of the hand pump lever. This AD
requires removing the hand pump lever MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe condition
paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR
part 51. of the parking brake from the right-hand for certain Bombardier, Inc. Model
(2) You must use this service information side nacelle. We are issuing this AD to DHC–8–400, –401, and –402 airplanes.
as applicable to do the actions required by prevent an unsecured lever from The MCAI states:
this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise. migrating from its stowed position, There has been one (1) reported in-service
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(i) Airbus Service Bulletin A330–78–3021, fouling against the MLG, and incident where the main landing gear (MLG)
Revision 03, dated October 15, 2014. subsequently puncturing the nacelle parking brake hand pump lever was not
(ii) Aircelle Service Bulletin 78–AG924, structure, which could adversely affect properly secured in the right-hand (RH) side
dated September 26, 2012. nacelle and became dislodged from its
(3) For Airbus service information
the safe landing of the airplane.
mounting bracket. During extension of the
identified in this AD, contact Airbus SAS, DATES: This AD becomes effective MLG, the unsecured lever shifted causing a
Airworthiness Office—EAL, 1 Rond Point October 7, 2015. fouling condition with the nacelle and
Maurice Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, The Director of the Federal Register subsequently puncturing the nacelle
France; telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 approved the incorporation by reference structure.

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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 October 7, 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 52935
RIN Number		2120-AA64
CFR Associated		Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety
80 FR 52935 - Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes

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