80 FR 58224 - Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Defense and Space S.A. (Formerly Known as Construcciones Aeronauticas, S.A.) Airplanes

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 187 (September 28, 2015)

Page Range		58224-58226
FR Document		2015-24424

We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Airbus Defense and Space S.A. (formerly known as Construcciones Aeronauticas, S.A.) Model CN-235, CN-235-100, CN-235-200, and CN-235- 300 airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by a report of cracks on the lugs of the inboard and outboard control rod fittings of the right hand (RH) and left hand (LH) side ailerons. This proposed AD would require a one-time non-destructive test (NDT) inspection of the inboard and outboard control rod fittings of the RH and LH side ailerons for cracks and corrosion, and repair if necessary. We are proposing this AD to detect and correct cracks and corrosion on the lugs of the inboard and outboard control rod fittings of the RH and LH side ailerons, which could lead to reduced controllability of the airplane.

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2015-3636; Directorate Identifier 2015-NM-043-AD]
RIN 2120-AA64


Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Defense and Space S.A. (Formerly 
Known as Construcciones Aeronauticas, S.A.) 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 Defense and Space S.A. (formerly known as Construcciones 
Aeronauticas, S.A.) Model CN-235, CN-235-100, CN-235-200, and CN-235-
300 airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by a report of cracks on 
the lugs of the inboard and outboard control rod fittings of the right 
hand (RH) and left hand (LH) side ailerons. This proposed AD would 
require a one-time non-destructive test (NDT) inspection of the inboard 
and outboard control rod fittings of the RH and LH side ailerons for 
cracks and corrosion, and repair if necessary. We are proposing this AD 
to detect and correct cracks and corrosion on the lugs of the inboard 
and outboard control rod fittings of the RH and LH side ailerons, which 
could lead to reduced controllability of the airplane.

DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by November 12, 
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 service information identified in this proposed AD, contact 
EADS-CASA, Military Transport Aircraft Division (MTAD), Integrated 
Customer Services (ICS), Technical Services, Avenida de Arag[oacute]n 
404, 28022 Madrid, Spain; telephone: +34 91 585 55 84; fax: +34 91 585 
55 05; email: MTA.TechnicalService@casa.eads.net; Internet http://www.eads.net. You may view this referenced service information at the 
FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. 
For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 
425-227-1221.

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-
3636; 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: Shahram Daneshmandi, Aerospace 
Engineer, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane 
Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; 
telephone: 425-227-1112; 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-2015-3636; 
Directorate Identifier 2015-NM-043-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 2015-0040, dated March 6, 2015 (referred to 
after this as the Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or 
``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for all Airbus Defense 
and Space S.A. (formerly known as Construcciones Aeronauticas, S.A.) 
Model CN-235, CN-235-100, CN-235-200, and CN-235-300 airplanes. The 
MCAI states:

    A CN-235 operator recently reported finding, during scheduled 
maintenance tasks, cracks on the lugs of the control rod fittings 
(inboard and outboard) of the ailerons [Right Hand (RH) and Left 
Hand (LH) side] of two aeroplanes. At the time of the finding, the 
two affected aeroplanes had accumulated between 16,000 and 17,000 
flight hours (FH), around 6,000 flight cycles and had been in 
service for 20 years. Following the investigation results, it was 
determined that these cracks were due to stress corrosion.
    This condition, if not detected and corrected, could lead to 
aileron fittings

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failure, possibly resulting in reduced control of the aeroplane.
    To address this unsafe condition and verify the integrity of the 
fittings, EADS-CASA (Airbus Military) issued Alert Operators 
Transmission (AOT) CN235-57-0001 to provide instructions for a one-
time Non-Destructive (NDT) inspection of the affected fittings for 
cracks and corrosion.
    For the reasons described above, this [EASA] AD requires a one-
time NDT inspection of the affected aileron fittings and, if 
discrepancies are detected, accomplishment of applicable corrective 
action(s) [repair of any cracked or corroded parts].

    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-
3636.

Related Service Information Under 1 CFR part 51

    Airbus Defense and Space S.A. (formerly known as Construcciones 
Aeronauticas, S.A.) has issued Airbus Military Alert Operators 
Transmission (AOT) AOT-CN235-57-0001, Revision 1, dated March 14, 2014. 
The service information describes procedures for a one-time NDT 
inspection of the inboard and outboard control rod fittings of the RH 
and LH side ailerons for cracks and corrosion, 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 24 airplanes of U.S. 
registry.
    We also estimate that it would take about 30 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 $61,200, or $2,550 
per product.

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]

0
2. The FAA amends Sec.  39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness 
directive (AD):

Airbus Defense and Space S.A. (Formerly Known as Construcciones 
Aeronauticas, S.A.): Docket No. FAA-2015-3636; Directorate 
Identifier 2015-NM-043-AD.

(a) Comments Due Date

    We must receive comments by November 12, 2015.

(b) Affected ADs

    None.

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to Airbus Defense and Space S.A. (formerly known 
as Construcciones Aeronauticas, S.A.) Model CN-235, CN-235-100, CN-
235-200, and CN-235-300 airplanes, certificated in any category, all 
manufacturer serial numbers.

(d) Subject

    Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 57, Wings.

(e) Reason

    This AD was prompted by a report of cracks on the lugs of the 
inboard and outboard control rod fittings of the right hand (RH) and 
left hand (LH) side ailerons. We are issuing this AD to detect and 
correct cracks and corrosion on the lugs of the inboard and outboard 
control rod fittings of the RH and LH side ailerons, which could 
lead to reduced controllability of the airplane.

(f) Compliance

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

(g) One-Time Non-Destructive Test (NDT) Inspection

    (1) At the later of the compliance times specified in paragraph 
(g)(1)(i) or (g)(1)(ii) of this AD: Do a one-time NDT inspection of 
the inboard and outboard control rod fittings of the RH and LH side 
ailerons for cracks, and a one-time general visual inspection for 
corrosion, in accordance with Airbus Military Alert Operators 
Transmission (AOT) AOT-CN235-57-0001, Revision 1, dated March 14, 
2014.
    (i) Before exceeding 8,000 flight hours or 10 years since first 
flight of the airplane, whichever occurs first.
    (ii) Within 3 months after the effective date of this AD.
    (2) If any crack or corrosion is found during any inspection 
required by paragraph (g)(1) of this AD, before further flight, 
contact the Manager, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport 
Airplane Directorate, FAA; or the European Aviation Safety Agency 
(EASA); or Airbus Defense and Space S.A.'s (formerly known as 
Construcciones Aeronauticas, S.A.) EASA Design Organization Approval 
(DOA) for approved repair instructions, and before further flight, 
accomplish the repair accordingly.

(h) Other FAA AD Provisions

    The following provisions also apply to this AD:

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    (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: Shahram 
Daneshmandi, Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, ANM-116, 
Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, 
WA 98057-3356; telephone: 425-227-1112; 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 Defense and Space S.A.'s (formerly known as Construcciones 
Aeronauticas, S.A.) EASA DOA. If approved by the DOA, the approval 
must include the DOA-authorized signature.

(i) Related Information

    (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information 
(MCAI) EASA Airworthiness Directive 2015-0040, dated March 6, 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-2015-3636.
    (2) For service information identified in this AD, contact EADS-
CASA, Military Transport Aircraft Division (MTAD), Integrated 
Customer Services (ICS), Technical Services, Avenida de 
Arag[oacute]n 404, 28022 Madrid, Spain; telephone +34 91 585 55 84; 
fax +34 91 585 55 05; email MTA.TechnicalService@casa.eads.net; 
Internet http://www.eads.net. 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 September 16, 2015.
Michael Kaszycki,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification 
Service.
[FR Doc. 2015-24424 Filed 9-25-15; 8:45 am]
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of 1982, secs. 117(a), 132, 133, 134, 135, 137, (formerly known as Construcciones contains this proposed AD, the
141, 145(g), 148, 218(a) (42 U.S.C. 10137(a), Aeronauticas, S.A.) Model CN–235, CN– regulatory evaluation, any comments
10152, 10153, 10154, 10155, 10157, 10161, 235–100, CN–235–200, and CN–235– received, and other information. The
10165(g), 10168, 10198(a)); 44 U.S.C. 3504 300 airplanes. This proposed AD was street address for the Docket Operations
note.
prompted by a report of cracks on the office (telephone: 800–647–5527) is in
■ 2. In § 72.214, Certificate of lugs of the inboard and outboard control the ADDRESSES section. Comments will
Compliance No. 1032 is revised to read rod fittings of the right hand (RH) and be available in the AD docket shortly
as follows: left hand (LH) side ailerons. This after receipt.
proposed AD would require a one-time FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
§ 72.214 List of approved spent fuel
storage casks. non-destructive test (NDT) inspection of Shahram Daneshmandi, Aerospace
the inboard and outboard control rod Engineer, International Branch, ANM–
* * * * * fittings of the RH and LH side ailerons
Certificate Number: 1032. 116, Transport Airplane Directorate,
for cracks and corrosion, and repair if FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton,
Initial Certificate Effective Date: June
necessary. We are proposing this AD to WA 98057–3356; telephone: 425–227–
13, 2011, superseded by Amendment
detect and correct cracks and corrosion 1112; fax: 425–227–1149.
Number 0, Revision 1, on April 25,
on the lugs of the inboard and outboard SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
2016.
control rod fittings of the RH and LH
Amendment Number 0, Revision 1, Comments Invited
side ailerons, which could lead to
Effective Date April 25, 2016.
reduced controllability of the airplane. We invite you to send any written
Amendment Number 1 Effective Date:
December 17, 2014, superseded by DATES: We must receive comments on relevant data, views, or arguments about
Amendment. this proposed AD by November 12, this proposed AD. Send your comments
Number 1, Revision 1, on June 2, 2015. to an address listed under the
2015. ADDRESSES: You may send comments, ADDRESSES section. Include ‘‘Docket No.
Amendment Number 1, Revision 1, using the procedures found in 14 CFR FAA–2015–3636; Directorate Identifier
Effective Date: June 2, 2015. 11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following 2015–NM–043–AD’’ at the beginning of
SAR Submitted by: Holtec methods: your comments. We specifically invite
International, Inc. • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to comments on the overall regulatory,
SAR Title: Final Safety Analysis http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the economic, environmental, and energy
Report for the Holtec International HI– instructions for submitting comments. aspects of this proposed AD. We will
STORM FW System. • Fax: 202–493–2251. consider all comments received by the
Docket Number: 72–1032. • Mail: U.S. Department of closing date and may amend this
Certificate Expiration Date: June 12, Transportation, Docket Operations, M– proposed AD based on those comments.
2031. 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room We will post all comments we
Model Number: HI–STORM FW W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., receive, without change, to http://
MPC–37, MPC–89. Washington, DC 20590. www.regulations.gov, including any
* * * * * • Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of personal information you provide. We
Transportation, Docket Operations, M– will also post a report summarizing each
Dated at Rockville, Maryland, this 18th day
30, West Building Ground Floor, Room substantive verbal contact we receive
of September, 2015.
W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., about this proposed AD.
For the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.
Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 Discussion
Michael F. Weber, p.m., Monday through Friday, except
Acting, Executive Director for Operations. Federal holidays. The European Aviation Safety Agency
[FR Doc. 2015–24475 Filed 9–25–15; 8:45 am] For service information identified in (EASA), which is the Technical Agent
BILLING CODE 7590–01–P this proposed AD, contact EADS–CASA, for the Member States of the European
Military Transport Aircraft Division Union, has issued EASA Airworthiness
(MTAD), Integrated Customer Services Directive 2015–0040, dated March 6,
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (ICS), Technical Services, Avenida de 2015 (referred to after this as the
Aragón 404, 28022 Madrid, Spain; Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness
Federal Aviation Administration telephone: +34 91 585 55 84; fax: +34 91 Information, or ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct
585 55 05; email: an unsafe condition for all Airbus
14 CFR Part 39 MTA.TechnicalService@casa.eads.net; Defense and Space S.A. (formerly
[Docket No. FAA–2015–3636; Directorate Internet http://www.eads.net. You may known as Construcciones Aeronauticas,
Identifier 2015–NM–043–AD] view this referenced service information S.A.) Model CN–235, CN–235–100, CN–
at the FAA, Transport Airplane 235–200, and CN–235–300 airplanes.
RIN 2120–AA64 Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., The MCAI states:
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Renton, WA. For information on the A CN–235 operator recently reported
Defense and Space S.A. (Formerly availability of this material at the FAA, finding, during scheduled maintenance tasks,
Known as Construcciones call 425–227–1221. cracks on the lugs of the control rod fittings
(inboard and outboard) of the ailerons [Right
Aeronauticas, S.A.) Airplanes Examining the AD Docket Hand (RH) and Left Hand (LH) side] of two
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AGENCY: Federal Aviation You may examine the AD docket on aeroplanes. At the time of the finding, the
the Internet at http:// two affected aeroplanes had accumulated
Administration (FAA), DOT.
www.regulations.gov by searching for between 16,000 and 17,000 flight hours (FH),
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking around 6,000 flight cycles and had been in
(NPRM). and locating Docket No. FAA–2015– service for 20 years. Following the
3636; or in person at the Docket investigation results, it was determined that
SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new Management Facility between 9 a.m. these cracks were due to stress corrosion.
airworthiness directive (AD) for all and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, This condition, if not detected and
Airbus Defense and Space S.A. except Federal holidays. The AD docket corrected, could lead to aileron fittings

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failure, possibly resulting in reduced control Authority for This Rulemaking § 39.13 [Amended]
of the aeroplane. ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
To address this unsafe condition and verify Title 49 of the United States Code
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue the following new airworthiness
the integrity of the fittings, EADS–CASA
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, directive (AD):
(Airbus Military) issued Alert Operators
Transmission (AOT) CN235–57–0001 to section 106, describes the authority of Airbus Defense and Space S.A. (Formerly
provide instructions for a one-time Non- the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII: Known as Construcciones Aeronauticas,
Destructive (NDT) inspection of the affected Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more S.A.): Docket No. FAA–2015–3636;
fittings for cracks and corrosion. Directorate Identifier 2015–NM–043–AD.
detail the scope of the Agency’s
For the reasons described above, this (a) Comments Due Date
authority.
[EASA] AD requires a one-time NDT
inspection of the affected aileron fittings and, We are issuing this rulemaking under We must receive comments by November
if discrepancies are detected, the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII, 12, 2015.
accomplishment of applicable corrective Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: (b) Affected ADs
action(s) [repair of any cracked or corroded General requirements.’’ Under that
None.
parts]. section, Congress charges the FAA with
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in (c) Applicability
You may examine the MCAI in the
AD docket on the Internet at http:// air commerce by prescribing regulations This AD applies to Airbus Defense and
www.regulations.gov by searching for for practices, methods, and procedures Space S.A. (formerly known as
the Administrator finds necessary for Construcciones Aeronauticas, S.A.) Model
and locating Docket No. FAA–2015– CN–235, CN–235–100, CN–235–200, and
3636. safety in air commerce. This regulation
CN–235–300 airplanes, certificated in any
is within the scope of that authority
Related Service Information Under 1 category, all manufacturer serial numbers.
because it addresses an unsafe condition
CFR part 51 that is likely to exist or develop on (d) Subject
Airbus Defense and Space S.A. products identified in this rulemaking Air Transport Association (ATA) of
(formerly known as Construcciones action. America Code 57, Wings.
Aeronauticas, S.A.) has issued Airbus Regulatory Findings (e) Reason
Military Alert Operators Transmission This AD was prompted by a report of
(AOT) AOT–CN235–57–0001, Revision We determined that this proposed AD cracks on the lugs of the inboard and
1, dated March 14, 2014. The service would not have federalism implications outboard control rod fittings of the right hand
information describes procedures for a under Executive Order 13132. This (RH) and left hand (LH) side ailerons. We are
one-time NDT inspection of the inboard proposed AD would not have a issuing this AD to detect and correct cracks
and outboard control rod fittings of the substantial direct effect on the States, on and corrosion on the lugs of the inboard and
RH and LH side ailerons for cracks and the relationship between the national outboard control rod fittings of the RH and
Government and the States, or on the LH side ailerons, which could lead to
corrosion, and repair if necessary. This reduced controllability of the airplane.
service information is reasonably distribution of power and
available because the interested parties responsibilities among the various (f) Compliance
have access to it through their normal levels of government. Comply with this AD within the
course of business or by the means For the reasons discussed above, I compliance times specified, unless already
identified in the ADDRESSES section of certify this proposed regulation: done.
this NPRM. 1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory (g) One-Time Non-Destructive Test (NDT)
action’’ under Executive Order 12866; Inspection
FAA’s Determination and Requirements 2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the
of this Proposed AD (1) At the later of the compliance times
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures specified in paragraph (g)(1)(i) or (g)(1)(ii) of
This product has been approved by (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); this AD: Do a one-time NDT inspection of the
the aviation authority of another 3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in inboard and outboard control rod fittings of
country, and is approved for operation Alaska; and the RH and LH side ailerons for cracks, and
in the United States. Pursuant to our 4. Will not have a significant a one-time general visual inspection for
corrosion, in accordance with Airbus
bilateral agreement with the State of economic impact, positive or negative, Military Alert Operators Transmission (AOT)
Design Authority, we have been notified on a substantial number of small entities AOT–CN235–57–0001, Revision 1, dated
of the unsafe condition described in the under the criteria of the Regulatory March 14, 2014.
MCAI and service information Flexibility Act. (i) Before exceeding 8,000 flight hours or
referenced above. We are proposing this 10 years since first flight of the airplane,
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 whichever occurs first.
AD because we evaluated all pertinent
information and determined an unsafe Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation (ii) Within 3 months after the effective date
condition exists and is likely to exist or safety, Incorporation by reference, of this AD.
(2) If any crack or corrosion is found
develop on other products of the same Safety.
during any inspection required by paragraph
type design. (g)(1) of this AD, before further flight, contact
The Proposed Amendment
Costs of Compliance the Manager, International Branch, ANM–
Accordingly, under the authority 116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or
We estimate that this proposed AD delegated to me by the Administrator, the European Aviation Safety Agency
affects 24 airplanes of U.S. registry. the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part (EASA); or Airbus Defense and Space S.A.’s
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We also estimate that it would take 39 as follows: (formerly known as Construcciones
about 30 work-hours per product to Aeronauticas, S.A.) EASA Design
comply with the basic requirements of PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS Organization Approval (DOA) for approved
this proposed AD. The average labor DIRECTIVES repair instructions, and before further flight,
accomplish the repair accordingly.
rate is $85 per work-hour. Based on
these figures, we estimate the cost of ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 (h) Other FAA AD Provisions
this proposed AD on U.S. operators to continues to read as follows: The following provisions also apply to this
be $61,200, or $2,550 per product. Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. AD:

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(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION may view this referenced service
(AMOCs): The Manager, International information at the FAA, Transport
Branch, ANM–116, Transport Airplane Federal Aviation Administration Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue
Directorate, FAA, has the authority to SW., Renton, WA. For information on
approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested 14 CFR Part 39 the availability of this material at the
using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. FAA, call 425–227–1221.
[Docket No. FAA–2015–3635; Directorate
In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your
Identifier 2015–NM–037–AD] Examining the AD Docket
request to your principal inspector or local
Flight Standards District Office, as RIN 2120–AA64 You may examine the AD docket on
appropriate. If sending information directly the Internet at http://
to the International Branch, send it to ATTN: Airworthiness Directives; Airbus www.regulations.gov by searching for
Shahram Daneshmandi, Aerospace Engineer, Airplanes and locating Docket No. FAA–2015–
International Branch, ANM–116, Transport AGENCY: Federal Aviation 3635; or in person at the Docket
Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Administration (FAA), DOT. Management Facility between 9 a.m.
Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356; and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
telephone: 425–227–1112; fax: 425–227– except Federal holidays. The AD docket
1149. Information may be emailed to: 9- (NPRM).
contains this proposed AD, the
ANM-116-AMOC-REQUESTS@faa.gov. SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new regulatory evaluation, any comments
Before using any approved AMOC, notify airworthiness directive (AD) for all received, and other information. The
your appropriate principal inspector, or Airbus Model A318, A319, A320, and street address for the Docket Operations
lacking a principal inspector, the manager of A321 series airplanes. This proposed office (telephone 800–647–5527) is in
the local flight standards district office/ AD was prompted by an evaluation by the ADDRESSES section. Comments will
certificate holding district office. The AMOC be available in the AD docket shortly
the design approval holder (DAH)
approval letter must specifically reference after receipt.
indicating that the fuselage skin repairs
this AD. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
are subject to widespread fatigue
(2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any Sanjay Ralhan, Aerospace Engineer,
damage (WFD). This proposed AD
requirement in this AD to obtain corrective International Branch, ANM–116,
would require an inspection to
actions from a manufacturer, the action must Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA,
determine whether any fuselage external
be accomplished using a method approved 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA
by the Manager, International Branch, ANM–
skin (doubler) repairs have been
accomplished, an inspection for 98057–3356; telephone 425–227–1405;
116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or fax 425–227–1149.
the EASA; or Airbus Defense and Space
cracking of certain repaired external
fuselage skin areas in the fuselage, and SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
S.A.’s (formerly known as Construcciones
Aeronauticas, S.A.) EASA DOA. If approved repair if necessary. We are proposing Comments Invited
by the DOA, the approval must include the this AD to detect and correct fatigue
cracking of the fuselage skin, which We invite you to send any written
DOA-authorized signature. relevant data, views, or arguments about
could result in reduced structural
(i) Related Information integrity of the airplane. this proposed AD. Send your comments
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing
to an address listed under the
DATES: We must receive comments on
ADDRESSES section. Include ‘‘Docket No.
Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA this proposed AD by November 12,
Airworthiness Directive 2015–0040, dated FAA–2015–3635; Directorate Identifier
2015.
March 6, 2015, for related information. This 2015–NM–037–AD’’ at the beginning of
ADDRESSES: You may send comments, your comments. We specifically invite
MCAI may be found in the AD docket on the
using the procedures found in 14 CFR comments on the overall regulatory,
Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by
searching for and locating Docket No. FAA–
11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following economic, environmental, and energy
2015–3636.
methods: aspects of this proposed AD. We will
(2) For service information identified in
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to consider all comments received by the
this AD, contact EADS–CASA, Military
http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the closing date and may amend this
Transport Aircraft Division (MTAD),
instructions for submitting comments. proposed AD based on those comments.
Integrated Customer Services (ICS),
• Fax: 202–493–2251. We will post all comments we
Technical Services, Avenida de Aragón 404,
• Mail: U.S. Department of receive, without change, to http://
28022 Madrid, Spain; telephone +34 91 585
Transportation, Docket Operations, M– www.regulations.gov, including any
55 84; fax +34 91 585 55 05; email 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room personal information you provide. We
MTA.TechnicalService@casa.eads.net; W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., will also post a report summarizing each
Internet http://www.eads.net. You may view Washington, DC 20590. substantive verbal contact we receive
this service information at the FAA, • Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of about this proposed AD.
Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
30, West Building Ground Floor, Room Discussion
Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For information
on the availability of this material at the W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Structural fatigue damage is
FAA, call 425–227–1221. Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 progressive. It begins as minute cracks,
p.m., Monday through Friday, except and those cracks grow under the action
Issued in Renton, Washington, on Federal holidays. of repeated stresses. This can happen
rmajette on DSK7SPTVN1PROD with PROPOSALS

September 16, 2015. For service information identified in because of normal operational
Michael Kaszycki, this proposed AD, contact Airbus, conditions and design attributes, or
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Airworthiness Office—EIAS, 1 Rond because of isolated situations or
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. Point Maurice Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac incidents such as material defects, poor
[FR Doc. 2015–24424 Filed 9–25–15; 8:45 am] Cedex, France; telephone +33 5 61 93 36 fabrication quality, or corrosion pits,
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P 96; fax +33 5 61 93 44 51; email dings, or scratches. Fatigue damage can
account.airworth-eas@airbus.com; occur locally, in small areas or
Internet http://www.airbus.com. You structural design details, or globally.

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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 November 12, 2015.
Contact		Shahram Daneshmandi, Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; telephone: 425-227-1112; fax: 425-227-1149.
FR Citation		80 FR 58224
RIN Number		2120-AA64
CFR Associated		Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety

80 FR 58224 - Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Defense and Space S.A. (Formerly Known as Construcciones Aeronauticas, S.A.) Airplanes

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