80 FR 59032 - Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 190 (October 1, 2015)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 190 (October 1, 2015)
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| FR Document | 2015-24672 |
[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 190 (Thursday, October 1, 2015)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 59032-59035] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2015-24672] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2015-3981; Directorate Identifier 2015-NM-126-AD; Amendment 39-18280; AD 2015-20-02] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of Transportation (DOT). ACTION: Final rule; request for comments. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: We are superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2013-02-10 for all Airbus Model A330-200 Freighter series airplanes; Model A330-200 and -300 series airplanes; and Model A340-200 and -300 series airplanes. AD 2013-02-10 required an inspection of the rods to determine the manufacturer; and for affected parts, an inspection for any cracking of the rods, and related investigative and corrective actions if necessary. This AD revises the affected airplanes of a certain paragraph of AD 2013-02-10 due to the discovery of an error. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct cracking of the rods, which could result in rupture of rods that attach the belly fairing to the airframe, leading to separation of the belly fairing from the airframe, and consequent damage to airplane structure and airplane systems. DATES: This AD becomes effective October 16, 2015. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of certain publications listed in this AD as of March 8, 2013 (78 FR 7257, February 1, 2013). We must receive comments on this AD by November 16, 2015. ADDRESSES: You may send comments 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 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: [email protected]; Internet http://www.airbus.com. You may view this referenced service information at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 425-227-1221. It is also available on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2015- 3981. 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- 3981; or in person at the Docket Operations office 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. 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: Discussion On January 16, 2013, we issued AD 2013-02-10, Amendment 39-17331 (78 FR 7257, February 1, 2013), which applied to all Airbus Model A330- 200 Freighter series airplanes; Model A330-200 and -300 series airplanes; and Model A340-200 and -300 series airplanes. AD 2013-02-10 was prompted by a report of a manufacturing defect in certain rods installed in the belly fairing, which could lead to cracks at the crimped end of the rod. AD 2013-02-10 required an inspection of the rods to determine the manufacturer; and for [[Page 59033]] affected parts, an inspection for any cracking of the rods, and related investigative and corrective actions if necessary. We issued AD 2013- 02-10 to detect and correct cracking of the rods, which could result in rupture of rods that attach the belly fairing to the airframe, leading to separation of the belly fairing from the airframe, and consequent damage to airplane structure and airplane systems. Since we issued AD 2013-02-10, Amendment 39-17331 (78 FR 7257, February 1, 2013), we have discovered an inadvertent error in the identification of the affected airplane models in the inspection requirements of AD 2013-02-10. Paragraph (g) of AD 2013-02-10 referred to Model A340-211, -212, -213, -311, -312, and -313 airplanes, but did not limit the affected airplanes to certain manufacturer serial numbers. The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical Agent for the Member States of the European Union, has issued EASA AD 2012-0005, dated January 10, 2012 (referred to after this as the Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or ``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for Airbus Model A330-200 Freighter series airplanes; Model A330-200 and -300 series airplanes; and Model A340-200 and -300 series airplanes. The MCAI states: A rod manufacturing process defect has been identified at the supplier, Technical Airborne Components Industries (TAC), which could lead to cracks at the crimped end of the rod. A design review of all affected rods has demonstrated that rupture of rods which attach the belly fairing can lead to separation of the belly fairing from the airframe, which would constitute an unsafe condition. For the reasons described above, this AD requires detailed visual inspections of the 21 affected rods installed in the belly fairing for manufacturer identification, and if TAC is identified as manufacturer, or if the manufacturer cannot be identified, to further inspect the rods to find any crack, using a high frequency eddy current (HFEC) method and, depending on findings, accomplishment of the applicable corrective actions, to ensure structural integrity of the belly fairing rods. This AD also prohibits installation of an affected TAC rod as replacement part in the belly fairing to all aeroplanes. You may examine the MCAI on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2015- 3981. FAA's Determination and Requirements of This 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 issuing this AD because we evaluated all pertinent information and determined the unsafe condition exists and is likely to exist or develop on other products of these same type designs. Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 Airbus has issued Service Bulletins A330-53-3186 and A340-53-4185, both Revision 01, both dated April 7, 2011. The service information describes procedures for an inspection of the rods to determine the manufacturer; and for affected parts, an inspection for any cracking of the rods, and related investigative and corrective actions 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 AD. FAA's Determination of the Effective Date We are superseding AD 2013-02-10, Amendment 39-17331 (78 FR 7257, February 1, 2013), to correct an error in the identification of the affected airplane models in the inspection requirements of paragraph (g) of AD 2013-02-10. We have made no other changes to the requirements published in AD 2013-02-10. Also, we have determined that this change is relieving to certain operators of the Airbus Model A340-211, -212, - 213, -311, -312, and -313 airplanes and imposes no additional burden on any operator. Therefore, we determined that notice and opportunity for public comment before issuing this AD are unnecessary. Comments Invited This AD is a final rule that involves requirements affecting flight safety, and we did not precede it by notice and opportunity for public comment. We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or arguments about this AD. Send your comments to an address listed under the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2015-3981; Directorate Identifier 2015-NM-126-AD'' at the beginning of your comments. We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory, economic, environmental, and energy aspects of this AD. We will consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend this AD because of 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 AD. Costs of Compliance We estimate that this AD affects 54 airplanes of U.S. registry. The actions required by AD 2013-02-10, Amendment 39-17331 (78 FR 7257, February 1, 2013), and retained in this AD take about 13 work- hours per product, at an average labor rate of $85 per work-hour. Based on these figures, the estimated cost of the actions that were required by AD 2013-02-10 is $59,670, or $1,105 per product. In addition, we estimate that any necessary follow-on actions will take about 28 work-hours and require parts costing $0, for a cost of $2,380 per product. Where the service information lists required parts costs that are covered under warranty, we have assumed that there will be no charge for these parts. As we do not control warranty coverage for affected parties, some parties may incur costs higher than estimated here. We have no way of determining the number of aircraft that might need these actions. Authority for This Rulemaking Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the authority of the FAA Administrator. ``Subtitle VII: Aviation Programs,'' describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's authority. We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in ``Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: General requirements.'' Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this rulemaking action. Regulatory Findings We determined that this AD will not have federalism implications under Executive Order 13132. This AD will not have a substantial direct effect on the States, on the relationship between the national government and the States, or on the distribution of power and [[Page 59034]] 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. List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by reference, Safety. Adoption of the Amendment Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator, the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows: PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES 0 1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows: Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. Sec. 39.13 [Amended] 0 2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by removing Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2013-02-10, Amendment 39-17331 (78 FR 7257, February 1, 2013), and adding the following new AD: 2015-20-02 Airbus: Amendment 39-18280. Docket No. FAA-2015-3981; Directorate Identifier 2015-NM-126-AD. (a) Effective Date This AD becomes effective October 16, 2015. (b) Affected ADs This AD replaces AD 2013-02-10, Amendment 39-17331 (78 FR 7257, February 1, 2013). (c) Applicability This AD applies to all airplanes identified in paragraphs (c)(1) and (c)(2) of this AD, certificated in any category. (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, and -313 airplanes. (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 53, Fuselage. (e) Reason This AD was prompted by a report of a manufacturing defect in certain rods installed in the belly fairing, which could lead to cracks at the crimped end of the rod, and by the discovery of an error in the affected airplanes of a certain paragraph of AD 2013- 02-10. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct cracking of the rods, which could result in rupture of rods that attach the belly fairing to the airframe, leading to separation of the belly fairing from the airframe, and consequent damage to airplane structure and airplane systems. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Retained Inspections and Applicable Related Investigative and Corrective Actions With Revised Affected Airplanes This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (g) of AD 2013-02-10, Amendment 39-17331 (78 FR 7257, February 1, 2013), with revised affected airplanes. For Model A330-201, -202, -203, -223, - 223F, -243, -243F, -301, -302, -303, -321, -322, -323, -341, -342, and -343 airplanes; and Model A340-211, -212, -213, -311, -312, and -313 airplanes, having manufacturer serial numbers (MSN) 0002 to 1113 inclusive, except MSNs 0996, 1039, 1054, 1059, 1105, 1107, 1108, and 1112: Within 72 months after March 8, 2013 (the effective date of AD 2013-02-10), accomplish the actions in paragraphs (g)(1) and (g)(2) of this AD, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A330-53-3186, Revision 01, dated April 7, 2011 (for Model A330 airplanes); or A340-53-4185, Revision 01, dated April 7, 2011 (for Model A340 airplanes). (1) Do a detailed inspection of the 21 rods of the belly fairing identified in Airbus Service Bulletin A330-53-3186, Revision 01, dated April 7, 2011 (for Model A330 airplanes); or A340-53-4185, Revision 01, dated April 7, 2011 (for Model A340 airplanes); for rod manufacturer identification. A review of airplane maintenance records is acceptable in lieu of this inspection if the manufacturer of the rods can be conclusively determined from that review. (2) If the rod manufacturer is found to be Technical Airborne Components Industries (TAC), or if the manufacturer cannot be identified, do a high frequency eddy current (HFEC) inspection for cracking of the crimped end of the rod body and, if any crack is found, before further flight, do all applicable related investigative and corrective actions. (h) Retained Parts Installation Limitations With No Changes This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (h) of AD 2013-02-10, Amendment 39-17331 (78 FR 7257, February 1, 2013), with no changes. As of March 8, 2013 (the effective date of AD 2013-02- 10), no person may install any affected TAC rod, as identified in Airbus Service Bulletin A330-53-3186, Revision 01, dated April 7, 2011; or A340-53-4185, Revision 01, dated April 7, 2011; as applicable; on any airplane unless the rod has passed (found to have no cracking) the inspection as required by paragraph (g)(2) of this AD. (i) Retained Credit for Previous Actions With No Changes This paragraph restates the credit provided by paragraph (i) of AD 2013-02-10, Amendment 39-17331 (78 FR 7257, February 1, 2013), with no changes. This paragraph provides credit for the inspections and corrective actions required by paragraph (g) of this AD, if those actions were performed before March 8, 2013 (the effective date of AD 2013-02-10), using Airbus Service Bulletin A330-53-3186, dated January 17, 2011 (for Model A330 airplanes); or A340-53-4185, dated January 17, 2011 (for Model A340 airplanes); which are not incorporated by reference in this AD. (j) Other FAA AD Provisions The following provisions also apply to this AD: (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager, International Branch, ANM-116, 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: [email protected]. Before using any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager of the local flight standards district office/certificate holding district office. The AMOC approval letter must specifically reference this AD. 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: As of the effective date of this AD, 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. (k) Related Information (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA AD 2012-0005, dated January 10, 2012, 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-2015-3981. (2) Service information identified in this AD that is not incorporated by reference is [[Page 59035]] available at the addresses specified in paragraphs (l)(4) and (l)(5) of this AD. (l) 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. (3) The following service information was approved for IBR on March 8, 2013 (78 FR 7257, February 1, 2013). (i) Airbus Service Bulletin A330-53-3186, Revision 01, dated April 7, 2011. (ii) Airbus Service Bulletin A340-53-4185, Revision 01, dated April 7, 2011. (4) For 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: [email protected]; Internet http://www.airbus.com. (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 September 17, 2015. John P. Piccola, Jr., Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2015-24672 Filed 9-30-15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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satisfies the requirements of the Issued under authority provided by 49 Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey
applicable regulations of subchapter C, U.S.C. 106(f), 44701(a), and 44703 in Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590.
Aircraft. The accountable manager must Washington, DC, on September 25, 2015. • Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of
serve as the primary contact with the Michael P. Huerta, Transportation, Docket Operations,
FAA. Administrator. M–30, West Building Ground Floor,
[FR Doc. 2015–24950 Filed 9–30–15; 8:45 am] Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey
■ 9. Revise § 21.605 to read as follows:
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P Avenue SE., Washington, DC, between 9
§ 21.605 Organization. a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through
Friday, except Federal holidays.
(a) Each applicant for or holder of a DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION For service information identified in
TSO authorization must provide the this AD, contact Airbus SAS,
FAA with a document— Federal Aviation Administration Airworthiness Office—EAL, 1 Rond
(1) Describing how its organization Point Maurice Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac
will ensure compliance with the 14 CFR Part 39 Cedex, France; telephone: +33 5 61 93
provisions of this subpart; [Docket No. FAA–2015–3981; Directorate 36 96; fax: +33 5 61 93 45 80; email:
Identifier 2015–NM–126–AD; Amendment airworthiness.A330-A340@airbus.com;
(2) Describing assigned
39–18280; AD 2015–20–02] Internet http://www.airbus.com. You
responsibilities, delegated authorities,
may view this referenced service
and the functional relationship of those RIN 2120–AA64
information at the FAA, Transport
responsible for quality to management Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue
and other organizational components; Airworthiness Directives; Airbus
Airplanes SW., Renton, WA. For information on
and the availability of this material at the
(3) Identifying an accountable AGENCY: Federal Aviation FAA, call 425–227–1221. It is also
manager. Administration (FAA), Department of available on the Internet at http://
Transportation (DOT). www.regulations.gov by searching for
(b) The accountable manager specified
in paragraph (a) of this section must be ACTION: Final rule; request for and locating Docket No. FAA–2015–
responsible within the applicant’s or comments. 3981.
production approval holder’s SUMMARY: We are superseding Examining the AD Docket
organization for, and have authority Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2013–02– You may examine the AD docket on
over, all production operations 10 for all Airbus Model A330–200 the Internet at http://
conducted under this part. The Freighter series airplanes; Model A330– www.regulations.gov by searching for
accountable manager must confirm that 200 and –300 series airplanes; and and locating Docket No. FAA–2015–
the procedures described in the quality Model A340–200 and –300 series 3981; or in person at the Docket
manual required by § 21.608 are in place airplanes. AD 2013–02–10 required an Operations office between 9 a.m. and 5
and that the production approval holder inspection of the rods to determine the p.m., Monday through Friday, except
satisfies the requirements of the manufacturer; and for affected parts, an Federal holidays. The AD docket
applicable regulations of subchapter C, inspection for any cracking of the rods, contains this AD, the regulatory
Aircraft. The accountable manager must and related investigative and corrective evaluation, any comments received, and
serve as the primary contact with the actions if necessary. This AD revises the other information. The street address for
FAA. affected airplanes of a certain paragraph the Docket Operations office (telephone:
of AD 2013–02–10 due to the discovery 800–647–5527) is in the ADDRESSES
PART 45—IDENTIFICATION AND of an error. We are issuing this AD to section. Comments will be available in
REGISTRATION MARKING detect and correct cracking of the rods, the AD docket shortly after receipt.
which could result in rupture of rods FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
■ 10. The authority citation for part 45 that attach the belly fairing to the Vladimir Ulyanov, Aerospace Engineer,
continues to read as follows: airframe, leading to separation of the International Branch, ANM–116,
belly fairing from the airframe, and Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA,
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40103, 40113– consequent damage to airplane structure
40114, 44101–44105, 44107–44111, 44504, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA
and airplane systems. 98057–3356; telephone: 425–227–1138;
44701, 44708–44709, 44711–44713, 44725,
45302–45303, 46104, 46304, 46306, 47122. DATES: This AD becomes effective fax: 425–227–1149.
October 16, 2015. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
■ 11. Revise § 45.11(c) introductory text The Director of the Federal Register
to read as follows: approved the incorporation by reference Discussion
of certain publications listed in this AD On January 16, 2013, we issued AD
§ 45.11 Marking of products. as of March 8, 2013 (78 FR 7257, 2013–02–10, Amendment 39–17331 (78
* * * * * February 1, 2013). FR 7257, February 1, 2013), which
(c) Propellers and propeller blades We must receive comments on this applied to all Airbus Model A330–200
and hubs. Each person who produces a AD by November 16, 2015. Freighter series airplanes; Model A330–
propeller, propeller blade, or propeller ADDRESSES: You may send comments by 200 and –300 series airplanes; and
hub under a type certificate or any of the following methods: Model A340–200 and –300 series
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production certificate must mark each • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to airplanes. AD 2013–02–10 was
product or part. Except for a fixed-pitch http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the prompted by a report of a manufacturing
wooden propeller, the marking must be instructions for submitting comments. defect in certain rods installed in the
• Fax: 202–493–2251. belly fairing, which could lead to cracks
accomplished using an approved
• Mail: U.S. Department of at the crimped end of the rod. AD 2013–
fireproof method. The marking must—
Transportation, Docket Operations, 02–10 required an inspection of the rods
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responsibilities among the various in the belly fairing, which could lead to cracking) the inspection as required by
levels of government. cracks at the crimped end of the rod, and by paragraph (g)(2) of this AD.
For the reasons discussed above, I the discovery of an error in the affected
(i) Retained Credit for Previous Actions With
certify that this AD: airplanes of a certain paragraph of AD 2013–
No Changes
1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory 02–10. We are issuing this AD to detect and
correct cracking of the rods, which could This paragraph restates the credit provided
action’’ under Executive Order 12866; by paragraph (i) of AD 2013–02–10,
result in rupture of rods that attach the belly
2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the fairing to the airframe, leading to separation Amendment 39–17331 (78 FR 7257, February
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures of the belly fairing from the airframe, and 1, 2013), with no changes. This paragraph
(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); consequent damage to airplane structure and provides credit for the inspections and
3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in airplane systems. corrective actions required by paragraph (g)
Alaska; and of this AD, if those actions were performed
4. Will not have a significant (f) Compliance before March 8, 2013 (the effective date of
economic impact, positive or negative, Comply with this AD within the AD 2013–02–10), using Airbus Service
compliance times specified, unless already Bulletin A330–53–3186, dated January 17,
on a substantial number of small entities 2011 (for Model A330 airplanes); or A340–
under the criteria of the Regulatory done.
53–4185, dated January 17, 2011 (for Model
Flexibility Act. (g) Retained Inspections and Applicable A340 airplanes); which are not incorporated
Related Investigative and Corrective Actions by reference in this AD.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 With Revised Affected Airplanes
(j) Other FAA AD Provisions
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation This paragraph restates the requirements of
safety, Incorporation by reference, paragraph (g) of AD 2013–02–10, The following provisions also apply to this
Safety. Amendment 39–17331 (78 FR 7257, February AD:
1, 2013), with revised affected airplanes. For (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance
Adoption of the Amendment Model A330–201, –202, –203, –223, –223F, (AMOCs): The Manager, International
Branch, ANM–116, Transport Airplane
Accordingly, under the authority –243, –243F, –301, –302, –303, –321, –322,
Directorate, FAA, has the authority to
delegated to me by the Administrator, –323, –341, –342, and –343 airplanes; and
approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested
the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as Model A340–211, –212, –213, –311, –312,
using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19.
and –313 airplanes, having manufacturer
follows: In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your
serial numbers (MSN) 0002 to 1113 inclusive,
request to your principal inspector or local
except MSNs 0996, 1039, 1054, 1059, 1105,
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS Flight Standards District Office, as
1107, 1108, and 1112: Within 72 months after
DIRECTIVES appropriate. If sending information directly
March 8, 2013 (the effective date of AD 2013–
to the International Branch, send it to ATTN:
02–10), accomplish the actions in paragraphs
■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 (g)(1) and (g)(2) of this AD, in accordance
Vladimir Ulyanov, Aerospace Engineer,
continues to read as follows: International Branch, ANM–116, Transport
with the Accomplishment Instructions of Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. Airbus Service Bulletin A330–53–3186, Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356;
Revision 01, dated April 7, 2011 (for Model telephone: 425–227–1138; fax: 425–227–
§ 39.13 [Amended] A330 airplanes); or A340–53–4185, Revision 1149. Information may be emailed to: 9-
01, dated April 7, 2011 (for Model A340 ANM-116-AMOC-REQUESTS@faa.gov.
■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by airplanes).
removing Airworthiness Directive (AD) Before using any approved AMOC, notify
(1) Do a detailed inspection of the 21 rods your appropriate principal inspector, or
2013–02–10, Amendment 39–17331 (78 of the belly fairing identified in Airbus lacking a principal inspector, the manager of
FR 7257, February 1, 2013), and adding Service Bulletin A330–53–3186, Revision 01, the local flight standards district office/
the following new AD: dated April 7, 2011 (for Model A330 certificate holding district office. The AMOC
airplanes); or A340–53–4185, Revision 01, approval letter must specifically reference
2015–20–02 Airbus: Amendment 39–18280.
dated April 7, 2011 (for Model A340 this AD. Before using any approved AMOC,
Docket No. FAA–2015–3981; Directorate
airplanes); for rod manufacturer notify your appropriate principal inspector,
Identifier 2015–NM–126–AD.
identification. A review of airplane or lacking a principal inspector, the manager
(a) Effective Date maintenance records is acceptable in lieu of of the local flight standards district office/
This AD becomes effective October 16, this inspection if the manufacturer of the certificate holding district office. The AMOC
2015. rods can be conclusively determined from approval letter must specifically reference
that review. this AD.
(b) Affected ADs (2) If the rod manufacturer is found to be (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: As of the
This AD replaces AD 2013–02–10, Technical Airborne Components Industries effective date of this AD, for any requirement
Amendment 39–17331 (78 FR 7257, February (TAC), or if the manufacturer cannot be in this AD to obtain corrective actions from
1, 2013). identified, do a high frequency eddy current a manufacturer, the action must be
(HFEC) inspection for cracking of the accomplished using a method approved by
(c) Applicability crimped end of the rod body and, if any crack the Manager, International Branch, ANM–
This AD applies to all airplanes identified is found, before further flight, do all 116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or
in paragraphs (c)(1) and (c)(2) of this AD, applicable related investigative and the European Aviation Safety Agency
certificated in any category. corrective actions. (EASA); or Airbus’s EASA Design
(1) Airbus Model A330–201, –202, –203, Organization Approval (DOA). If approved by
(h) Retained Parts Installation Limitations
–223, –223F, –243, –243F, –301, –302, –303, the DOA, the approval must include the
With No Changes
–321, –322, –323, –341, –342, and –343 DOA-authorized signature.
airplanes. This paragraph restates the requirements of
paragraph (h) of AD 2013–02–10, (k) Related Information
(2) Airbus Model A340–211, –212, –213,
–311, –312, and –313 airplanes. Amendment 39–17331 (78 FR 7257, February (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing
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1, 2013), with no changes. As of March 8, Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA AD
(d) Subject 2013 (the effective date of AD 2013–02–10), 2012–0005, dated January 10, 2012, for
Air Transport Association (ATA) of no person may install any affected TAC rod, related information. This MCAI may be
America Code 53, Fuselage. as identified in Airbus Service Bulletin found in the AD docket on the Internet at
A330–53–3186, Revision 01, dated April 7, http://www.regulations.gov by searching for
(e) Reason 2011; or A340–53–4185, Revision 01, dated and locating Docket No. FAA–2015–3981.
This AD was prompted by a report of a April 7, 2011; as applicable; on any airplane (2) Service information identified in this
manufacturing defect in certain rods installed unless the rod has passed (found to have no AD that is not incorporated by reference is
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available at the addresses specified in DATES: Effective 0901 UTC, December Sheridan, AR (80 FR 35598). Interested
paragraphs (l)(4) and (l)(5) of this AD. 10, 2015. The Director of the Federal parties were invited to participate in
(l) Material Incorporated by Reference Register approves this incorporation by this rulemaking effort by submitting
(1) The Director of the Federal Register
reference action under title 1, Code of written comments on the proposal to the
approved the incorporation by reference Federal Regulations, part 51, subject to FAA. No comments were received.
(IBR) of the service information listed in this the annual revision of FAA Order Class E airspace designations are
paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR 7400.9 and publication of conforming published in paragraph 6005 of FAA
part 51. amendments. Order 7400.9Z, dated August 6, 2015,
(2) You must use this service information
ADDRESSES: FAA Order 7400.9, Airspace
and effective September 15, 2015, which
as applicable to do the actions required by is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR
this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise. Designations and Reporting Points, and
subsequent amendments can be viewed part 71.1. The Class E airspace
(3) The following service information was designations listed in this document
approved for IBR on March 8, 2013 (78 FR on line at http://www.faa.gov/air_
traffic/publications. For further will be published subsequently in the
7257, February 1, 2013).
(i) Airbus Service Bulletin A330–53–3186, information, you can contact the Order.
Revision 01, dated April 7, 2011. Airspace Policy and ATC Regulations Availability and Summary of
(ii) Airbus Service Bulletin A340–53–4185, Group, Federal Aviation Documents for Incorporation by
Revision 01, dated April 7, 2011. Administration, 800 Independence Reference
(4) For service information identified in
Avenue SW., Washington, DC, 29591; This document amends FAA Order
this AD, contact Airbus SAS, Airworthiness
Office—EAL, 1 Rond Point Maurice Bellonte, telephone: 202–267–8783. The order is 7400.9Z, airspace Designations and
31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone: +33 also available for inspection at the Reporting Points, dated August 6, 2015,
5 61 93 36 96; fax: +33 5 61 93 45 80; email: National Archives and Records and effective September 15, 2015. FAA
airworthiness.A330-A340@airbus.com; Administration (NARA). For Order 7400.9Z is publicly available as
Internet http://www.airbus.com. information on the availability of this listed in the ADDRESSES section of this
(5) You may view this service information material at NARA, call 202–741–6030,
at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, final rule. FAA Order 7400.9Z lists
or go to http://www.archives.gov/ Class A, B, C, D, and E airspace areas,
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For federal_register/code_of_federal-
information on the availability of this air traffic service routes, and reporting
regulations/ibr_locations.html. points.
material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221.
(6) You may view this service information
FAA Order 7400.9, Airspace
that is incorporated by reference at the Designations and Reporting Points is The Rule
National Archives and Records published yearly and effective on This action amends Title 14 Code of
Administration (NARA). For information on September 15. Federal Regulations (14 CFR) Part 71 by
the availability of this material at NARA, call FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: establishing Class E airspace extending
202–741–6030, or go to: http:// Rebecca Shelby, Central Service Center, upward from 700 feet above the surface
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr- Operations Support Group, Federal
locations.html.
within a 6 mile radius of Sheridan
Aviation Administration, Southwest Municipal Airport, Sheridan, AR, to
Issued in Renton, Washington, on Region, 10101 Hillwood Parkway, Fort accommodate new Standard Instrument
September 17, 2015. Worth, TX 76177; telephone: 817–868– Approach Procedures at the airport.
John P. Piccola, Jr., 2914. This action enhances the safety and
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: management of IFR operations at the
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. airport.
[FR Doc. 2015–24672 Filed 9–30–15; 8:45 am]
Authority for This Rulemaking
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P The FAA’s authority to issue rules Regulatory Notices and Analyses
regarding aviation safety is found in The FAA has determined that this
Title 49 of the United States Code. regulation only involves an established
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Subtitle I, Section 106 describes the body of technical regulations for which
authority of the FAA Administrator. frequent and routine amendments are
Federal Aviation Administration Subtitle VII, Aviation Programs, necessary to keep them operationally
describes in more detail the scope of the current. Therefore, this regulation: (1) Is
14 CFR Part 71 agency’s authority. This rulemaking is not a ‘‘significant regulatory action’’
promulgated under the authority under Executive Order 12866; (2) is not
[Docket No. FAA–2015–1388; Airspace described in Subtitle VII, Part A, a ‘‘significant rule’’ under DOT
Docket No. 15–ASW–3]
Subpart I, Section 40103. Under that Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44
Establishment of Class E Airspace; section, the FAA is charged with FR 11034; February 26, 1979); and (3)
Sheridan, AR prescribing regulations to assign the use does not warrant preparation of a
of airspace necessary to ensure the regulatory evaluation as the anticipated
AGENCY: Federal Aviation safety of aircraft and the efficient use of impact is so minimal. Since this is a
Administration (FAA), DOT. airspace. This regulation is within the routine matter that only affects air traffic
ACTION: Final rule. scope of that authority as it establishes procedures and air navigation, it is
controlled airspace at Sheridan certified that this rule, when
SUMMARY: This action establishes Class Municipal Airport, Sheridan, AR. promulgated, does not have a significant
E airspace at Sheridan, AR. Controlled economic impact on a substantial
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airspace is necessary to accommodate History
number of small entities under the
new Standard Instrument Approach On June 22, 2015, the FAA published criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.
Procedures (SIAPs) at Sheridan in the Federal Register a notice of
Municipal Airport. The FAA is taking proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to Environmental Review
this action to enhance the safety and establish Class E airspace extending The FAA has determined that this
management of Instrument Flight Rules upward from 700 feet above the surface action qualifies for categorical exclusion
(IFR) operations at the airport. at Sheridan Municipal Airport, under the National Environmental
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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; request for comments. | |
| Dates | This AD becomes effective October 16, 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 59032 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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