80_FR_63281 80 FR 63080 - Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes

80 FR 63080 - Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 201 (October 19, 2015)

Page Range63080-63083
FR Document2015-26603

We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Airbus Model A330-200, A330-200 Freighter, A330-300, A340-200, A340- 300, A340-500, and A340-600 series airplanes. This AD requires a detailed inspection of the girt installation of each escape slide and slide raft, and corrective action if necessary. This AD was prompted by a report of incorrect installation of the girt panel on passenger doors and an incorrectly installed quick release (girt) bar into the girt panel of the slide raft. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct incorrect girt installation of the escape slide and slide raft, which could prevent slide deployment during an emergency, and result in reduced evacuation capacity from the airplane and possible injury to occupants.

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2015-4203; Directorate Identifier 2015-NM-142-AD; 
Amendment 39-18299; AD 2015-21-07]
RIN 2120-AA64


Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of 
Transportation (DOT).

ACTION: Final rule; request for comments.

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SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain 
Airbus Model A330-200, A330-200 Freighter, A330-300, A340-200, A340-
300, A340-500, and A340-600 series airplanes. This AD requires a 
detailed inspection of the girt installation of each escape slide and 
slide raft, and corrective action if necessary. This AD was prompted by 
a report of incorrect installation of the girt panel on passenger doors 
and an incorrectly installed quick release (girt) bar into the

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girt panel of the slide raft. We are issuing this AD to detect and 
correct incorrect girt installation of the escape slide and slide raft, 
which could prevent slide deployment during an emergency, and result in 
reduced evacuation capacity from the airplane and possible injury to 
occupants.

DATES: This AD becomes effective November 3, 2015.
    The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by 
reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of November 3, 
2015.
    We must receive comments on this AD by December 3, 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 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-
4203.

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-
4203; 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

    The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical 
Agent for the Member States of the European Union, has issued EASA 
Airworthiness Directive 2015-0183R1, dated September 29, 2015 (referred 
to after this as the Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or 
``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for certain Airbus Model 
A330-200, A330-200 Freighter, A330-300, A340-200, A340-300, A340-500, 
and A340-600 series airplanes. The MCAI states:

    During inspections of two different A330 aeroplanes before 
delivery, incorrect connection of the girt panel was noticed on one 
passenger (PAX) door 2 and one PAX door 4. Further investigation 
revealed that the quick release (girt) bar was incorrectly installed 
into the girt panel of the affected slide raft.
    This condition, if not detected and corrected, would cause the 
slide pack to remain attached to the door, preventing slide 
deployment during an emergency (door in ``ARMED'' mode), leading to 
reduced evacuation capacity from the aeroplane and possible injury 
to occupants.
    Further inspections at the Airbus final assembly line revealed a 
third case of incorrect installation of girt panel, on one emergency 
exit door.
    Prompted by these findings, Airbus issued Alert Operators 
Transmission (AOT) A25L004-15 to provide inspection instructions.
    For the reasons described above, EASA issued AD 2015-0183 to 
require a one-time inspection of the escape slide and slide/raft 
attachments and, depending on findings, accomplishment of applicable 
corrective action(s) [including reinstalling the slide or declaring 
the affected door inoperative].
    Since that AD was issued, it was found that the Applicability 
could be reduced by excluding some aeroplanes and that there was a 
need to clarify the applicable Airbus MPD Tasks and MRBR MSI.

    You may examine the MCAI on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2015-
4203.

Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51

    Airbus has issued Alert Operators Transmission (AOT) A25L004-15, 
Rev 00, dated August 24, 2015. The service information describes 
procedures for performing a visual inspection of the girt installations 
of each slide and slide raft, and corrective action. 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 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.

FAA's Determination of the Effective Date

    An unsafe condition exists that requires the immediate adoption of 
this AD. The FAA has found that the risk to the flying public justifies 
waiving notice and comment prior to adoption of this rule because 
incorrect girt installation of the of escape slide and slide raft could 
prevent slide deployment during an emergency and result in reduced 
evacuation capacity from the airplane and possible injury to occupants. 
Therefore, we determined that notice and opportunity for public comment 
before issuing this AD are impracticable and that good cause exists for 
making this amendment effective in fewer than 30 days.

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-2015-4203; Directorate 
Identifier 2015-NM-142-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 based on 
those comments.
    We will post all comments we receive, without change, to http://www.regulations.gov, including any

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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 30 airplanes of U.S. registry.
    We also estimate that it will take about 1 work-hour 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 $2,550, or $85 per product.
    In addition, we estimate that any necessary follow-on actions will 
take about 18 work-hours, for a cost of $1,530 per escape slide/slide 
raft. We have no way of determining the number escape slides/slide 
rafts on the 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.

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]

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

2015-21-07 Airbus: Amendment 39-18299. Docket No. FAA-2015-4203; 
Directorate Identifier 2015-NM-142-AD.

(a) Effective Date

    This AD becomes effective November 3, 2015.

(b) Affected ADs

    None.

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to the Airbus airplanes, certificated in any 
category, as specified in paragraphs (c)(1) and (c)(2) of this AD.
    (1) This AD applies to the airplanes identified in paragraphs 
(c)(1)(i) through (c)(1)(vii) of this AD.
    (i) Model A330-201, -202, -203, -223, and -243 airplanes.
    (ii) Model A330-223F and -243F airplanes.
    (iii) Model A330-301, -302, -303, -321, -322, -323, -341, -342, 
and -343 airplanes.
    (iv) Model A340-211, -212, and -213 airplanes.
    (v) Model A340-311, -312, and -313 airplanes.
    (vi) Model A340-541 airplanes.
    (vii) Model A340-642 airplanes.
    (2) This AD does not apply to airplanes on which the 
installations of all escape slides and slide rafts have passed an 
inspection as specified in any task/item identified in paragraphs 
(c)(2)(i) through (c)(2)(v) of this AD.
    (i) Task 25-62-41-01-1 Cabin Escape Facilities, of the 
applicable Airbus Maintenance Planning Document.
    (ii) Task 25-62-41-02-1 Cabin Escape Facilities, of the 
applicable Airbus Maintenance Planning Document.
    (iii) Task 25-62-41-03-1 Cabin Escape Facilities, of the 
applicable Airbus Maintenance Planning Document.
    (iv) Task 25-62-41-04-1 Cabin Escape Facilities, of the 
applicable Airbus Maintenance Planning Document.
    (v) Maintenance Schedule Item 25.62.00 section 01, 02, or 03, of 
the Cabin Escape Facilities, of the applicable Airbus Maintenance 
Review Board Report.

(d) Subject

    Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 25, Equipment/
furnishings.

(e) Reason

    This AD was prompted by a report of incorrect installation of 
the girt panel on passenger doors and an incorrectly installed quick 
release (girt) bar into the girt panel of the slide raft. We are 
issuing this AD to detect and correct incorrect girt installation of 
the escape slide and slide raft, which could prevent slide 
deployment during an emergency, and result in reduced evacuation 
capacity from the airplane and possible injury to occupants.

(f) Compliance

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

(g) Inspection

    Within 30 days after the effective date of this AD, inspect to 
identify the slide raft and escape slide part numbers installed on 
the airplane. A review of the airplane delivery or maintenance 
records may be used in lieu of the inspection if the slide raft and 
escape slide part numbers can be conclusively defined through such 
review.

 (h) Affected Slides and Slide Rafts

    (1) If the inspection required by paragraph (g) of this AD 
reveals any slide raft having P/N 7A1508, 7A1510, 7A1539, or 4A3934 
series, or any escape slide having P/N 7A1509 or 4A3928 series: 
Within 30 days after the effective date of this AD, do a detailed 
inspection of the girt installation of the affected escape slide and 
slide raft, in accordance with paragraph 4.2 of Airbus AOT A25L004-
15, Rev 00, dated August 24, 2015.
    (2) For any door position where an affected slide raft or escape 
slide has been removed and reinstalled, or replaced since the 
airplane's entry into service, the inspection of the girt 
installation of the slide raft or escape slide at that position, as 
required by paragraph (h)(1) of this AD, does not have to be done.

(i) Corrective Action

    If, during the inspection required by paragraph (h)(1) of this 
AD, the girt bar fitted into the girt of an escape slide, or the 
quick release bar fitted into the girt of a slide raft, is found to 
be incorrectly installed, before further flight, accomplish the 
applicable corrective action(s), in accordance with paragraph 4.3 of 
Airbus AOT A25L004-15, Rev 00, dated August 24, 2015.

(j) Other FAA AD Provisions

    The following provisions also apply to this AD:
    (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager, 
International

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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.
    (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.

(k) Related Information

    Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information (MCAI) 
EASA Airworthiness Directive 2015-0183, dated August 31, 2015, for 
related information. You may examine the MCAI on the Internet at 
http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. 
FAA-2015-4203.

(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.
    (i) Airbus Alert Operators Transmission A25L004-15, Rev 00, 
dated August 24, 2015.
    (ii) Reserved.
    (3) 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.
    (4) You may view this service information at the FAA, Transport 
Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton WA. For 
information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 
425-227-1221.
    (5) 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 October 11, 2015.
Jeffrey E. Duven,
Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification 
Service.
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Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory This AD applies to the airplanes specified For the reasons described above, this action’’ under Executive Order 12866; in paragraphs (c)(1) and (c)(2) of this AD. Notice cancels EASA AD 2010–0132R1. 2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the (1) Airbus Model A330–243, –341, –342, You may examine the MCAI in the DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures and –343 airplanes, certificated in any AD docket on the Internet at http:// (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); category, all manufacturer serial numbers www.regulations.gov/ 3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in equipped with Rolls-Royce Trent 700 #!documentDetail;D=FAA-2014-0656- Alaska; and engines, on which Airbus Modification 4. Will not have a significant 56966MP16199 has been embodied in 0004. production or Airbus Service Bulletin A330– economic impact, positive or negative, Comments 28–3105 has been embodied in service. on a substantial number of small entities (2) Airbus Model A330–243F airplanes, We gave the public the opportunity to under the criteria of the Regulatory certificated in any category, all manufacturer participate in developing this AD. We Flexibility Act. serial numbers on which Airbus Modification received no comments on the NPRM (79 56966H16199 has been embodied in Examining the AD Docket production or Airbus Service Bulletin A330– FR 59468, October 2, 2014), or on the determination of the cost to the public. You may examine the AD docket on 28–3105 has been embodied in service. the Internet at http:// Issued in Renton, Washington, on October Conclusion www.regulations.gov/ 6, 2015. We reviewed the available data and #!docketDetail;D=FAA-2014-0656; or in Jeffrey E. Duven, determined that air safety and the person at the Docket Management Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, public interest require adopting this AD Facility between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Aircraft Certification Service. as proposed except for minor editorial Monday through Friday, except Federal [FR Doc. 2015–26219 Filed 10–16–15; 8:45 am] changes. We have determined that these holidays. The AD docket contains this BILLING CODE 4910–13–P minor changes: AD, the regulatory evaluation, any • Are consistent with the intent that comments received, and other was proposed in the NPRM (79 FR information. 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Subtitle I, Accordingly, under the authority Airworthiness Directives; Airbus section 106, describes the authority of delegated to me by the Administrator, Airplanes the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII: the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as AGENCY: Federal Aviation Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more follows: Administration (FAA), Department of detail the scope of the Agency’s Transportation (DOT). authority. PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS ACTION: Final rule; request for We are issuing this rulemaking under DIRECTIVES comments. the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 SUMMARY: We are adopting a new General requirements.’’ Under that continues to read as follows: airworthiness directive (AD) for certain section, Congress charges the FAA with Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. 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Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 201 / Monday, October 19, 2015 / Rules and Regulations 63081 girt panel of the slide raft. We are 800–647–5527) is in the ADDRESSES information describes procedures for issuing this AD to detect and correct section. Comments will be available in performing a visual inspection of the incorrect girt installation of the escape the AD docket shortly after receipt. girt installations of each slide and slide slide and slide raft, which could prevent FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: raft, and corrective action. This service slide deployment during an emergency, Vladimir Ulyanov, Aerospace Engineer, information is reasonably available and result in reduced evacuation International Branch, ANM–116, because the interested parties have capacity from the airplane and possible Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, access to it through their normal course injury to occupants. 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA of business or by the means identified DATES: This AD becomes effective 98057–3356; telephone 425–227–1138; in the ADDRESSES section of this AD. November 3, 2015. fax 425–227–1149. FAA’s Determination and Requirements The Director of the Federal Register SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: of This AD approved the incorporation by reference Discussion This product has been approved by of a certain publication listed in this AD The European Aviation Safety Agency the aviation authority of another as of November 3, 2015. (EASA), which is the Technical Agent country, and is approved for operation We must receive comments on this for the Member States of the European in the United States. Pursuant to our AD by December 3, 2015. Union, has issued EASA Airworthiness bilateral agreement with the State of ADDRESSES: You may send comments, Design Authority, we have been notified using the procedures found in 14 CFR Directive 2015–0183R1, dated September 29, 2015 (referred to after of the unsafe condition described in the 11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following MCAI and service information methods: this as the Mandatory Continuing referenced above. We are issuing this • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to Airworthiness Information, or ‘‘the AD because we evaluated all pertinent http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe condition for certain Airbus Model A330–200, information and determined the unsafe instructions for submitting comments. condition exists and is likely to exist or • Fax: 202–493–2251. A330–200 Freighter, A330–300, A340– develop on other products of these same • Mail: U.S. Department of 200, A340–300, A340–500, and A340– type designs. Transportation, Docket Operations, M– 600 series airplanes. The MCAI states: 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room During inspections of two different A330 FAA’s Determination of the Effective W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., aeroplanes before delivery, incorrect Date Washington, DC 20590. connection of the girt panel was noticed on An unsafe condition exists that • Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of one passenger (PAX) door 2 and one PAX requires the immediate adoption of this Transportation, Docket Operations, M– door 4. Further investigation revealed that the quick release (girt) bar was incorrectly AD. The FAA has found that the risk to 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room the flying public justifies waiving notice installed into the girt panel of the affected W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., slide raft. and comment prior to adoption of this Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 This condition, if not detected and rule because incorrect girt installation of p.m., Monday through Friday, except corrected, would cause the slide pack to the of escape slide and slide raft could Federal holidays. remain attached to the door, preventing slide prevent slide deployment during an For service information identified in deployment during an emergency (door in emergency and result in reduced this AD, contact Airbus SAS, ‘‘ARMED’’ mode), leading to reduced evacuation capacity from the airplane Airworthiness Office—EAL, 1 Rond evacuation capacity from the aeroplane and and possible injury to occupants. Point Maurice Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac possible injury to occupants. Further inspections at the Airbus final Therefore, we determined that notice Cedex, France; telephone +33 5 61 93 36 and opportunity for public comment assembly line revealed a third case of 96; fax +33 5 61 93 45 80; email incorrect installation of girt panel, on one before issuing this AD are impracticable airworthiness.A330-A340@airbus.com; emergency exit door. and that good cause exists for making Internet http://www.airbus.com. You Prompted by these findings, Airbus issued this amendment effective in fewer than may view this referenced service Alert Operators Transmission (AOT) 30 days. information at the FAA, Transport A25L004–15 to provide inspection Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue instructions. Comments Invited SW., Renton, WA. For information on For the reasons described above, EASA This AD is a final rule that involves the availability of this material at the issued AD 2015–0183 to require a one-time requirements affecting flight safety, and FAA, call 425–227–1221. It is also inspection of the escape slide and slide/raft we did not precede it by notice and attachments and, depending on findings, available on the Internet at http:// accomplishment of applicable corrective opportunity for public comment. We www.regulations.gov by searching for action(s) [including reinstalling the slide or invite you to send any written relevant and locating Docket No. FAA–2015– declaring the affected door inoperative]. data, views, or arguments about this AD. 4203. Since that AD was issued, it was found that Send your comments to an address the Applicability could be reduced by listed under the ADDRESSES section. Examining the AD Docket excluding some aeroplanes and that there Include ‘‘Docket No. FAA–2015–4203; You may examine the AD docket on was a need to clarify the applicable Airbus Directorate Identifier 2015–NM–142– the Internet at http:// MPD Tasks and MRBR MSI. AD’’ at the beginning of your comments. asabaliauskas on DSK5VPTVN1PROD with FRONTMATTER www.regulations.gov by searching for You may examine the MCAI on the We specifically invite comments on the and locating Docket No. FAA–2015– Internet at http://www.regulations.gov overall regulatory, economic, 4203; or in person at the Docket by searching for and locating Docket No. environmental, and energy aspects of Operations office between 9 a.m. and 5 FAA–2015–4203. this AD. We will consider all comments p.m., Monday through Friday, except received by the closing date and may Federal holidays. The AD docket Related Service Information Under 1 amend this AD based on those contains this AD, the regulatory CFR Part 51 comments. evaluation, any comments received, and Airbus has issued Alert Operators We will post all comments we other information. 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63082 Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 201 / Monday, October 19, 2015 / Rules and Regulations personal information you provide. We 4. Will not have a significant (iv) Task 25–62–41–04–1 Cabin Escape will also post a report summarizing each economic impact, positive or negative, Facilities, of the applicable Airbus substantive verbal contact we receive on a substantial number of small entities Maintenance Planning Document. (v) Maintenance Schedule Item 25.62.00 about this AD. under the criteria of the Regulatory section 01, 02, or 03, of the Cabin Escape Flexibility Act. Facilities, of the applicable Airbus Costs of Compliance List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 Maintenance Review Board Report. We estimate that this AD affects 30 airplanes of U.S. registry. (d) Subject Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation We also estimate that it will take safety, Incorporation by reference, Air Transport Association (ATA) of about 1 work-hour per product to Safety. America Code 25, Equipment/furnishings. comply with the basic requirements of (e) Reason this AD. The average labor rate is $85 Adoption of the Amendment This AD was prompted by a report of per work-hour. Required parts will cost Accordingly, under the authority incorrect installation of the girt panel on about $0 per product. Based on these delegated to me by the Administrator, passenger doors and an incorrectly installed figures, we estimate the cost of this AD the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as quick release (girt) bar into the girt panel of on U.S. operators to be $2,550, or $85 follows: the slide raft. We are issuing this AD to per product. detect and correct incorrect girt installation In addition, we estimate that any PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS of the escape slide and slide raft, which necessary follow-on actions will take could prevent slide deployment during an DIRECTIVES emergency, and result in reduced evacuation about 18 work-hours, for a cost of capacity from the airplane and possible $1,530 per escape slide/slide raft. We ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 injury to occupants. have no way of determining the number continues to read as follows: escape slides/slide rafts on the aircraft (f) Compliance Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. that might need this action. Comply with this AD within the § 39.13 [Amended] compliance times specified, unless already Authority for This Rulemaking done. Title 49 of the United States Code ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding (g) Inspection specifies the FAA’s authority to issue the following new airworthiness directive (AD): Within 30 days after the effective date of rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, this AD, inspect to identify the slide raft and section 106, describes the authority of 2015–21–07 Airbus: Amendment 39–18299. escape slide part numbers installed on the the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII: Docket No. FAA–2015–4203; Directorate airplane. A review of the airplane delivery or Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more Identifier 2015–NM–142–AD. maintenance records may be used in lieu of detail the scope of the Agency’s (a) Effective Date the inspection if the slide raft and escape authority. slide part numbers can be conclusively We are issuing this rulemaking under This AD becomes effective November 3, defined through such review. 2015. the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII, (h) Affected Slides and Slide Rafts Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: (b) Affected ADs (1) If the inspection required by paragraph General requirements.’’ Under that None. (g) of this AD reveals any slide raft having section, Congress charges the FAA with P/N 7A1508, 7A1510, 7A1539, or 4A3934 (c) Applicability promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in series, or any escape slide having P/N air commerce by prescribing regulations This AD applies to the Airbus airplanes, 7A1509 or 4A3928 series: Within 30 days for practices, methods, and procedures certificated in any category, as specified in after the effective date of this AD, do a paragraphs (c)(1) and (c)(2) of this AD. detailed inspection of the girt installation of the Administrator finds necessary for (1) This AD applies to the airplanes the affected escape slide and slide raft, in safety in air commerce. This regulation identified in paragraphs (c)(1)(i) through accordance with paragraph 4.2 of Airbus is within the scope of that authority (c)(1)(vii) of this AD. AOT A25L004–15, Rev 00, dated August 24, because it addresses an unsafe condition (i) Model A330–201, –202, –203, –223, and 2015. that is likely to exist or develop on –243 airplanes. (2) For any door position where an affected products identified in this rulemaking (ii) Model A330–223F and –243F airplanes. slide raft or escape slide has been removed action. (iii) Model A330–301, –302, –303, –321, and reinstalled, or replaced since the –322, –323, –341, –342, and –343 airplanes. airplane’s entry into service, the inspection Regulatory Findings (iv) Model A340–211, –212, and –213 of the girt installation of the slide raft or We determined that this AD will not airplanes. escape slide at that position, as required by have federalism implications under (v) Model A340–311, –312, and –313 paragraph (h)(1) of this AD, does not have to airplanes. be done. Executive Order 13132. This AD will (vi) Model A340–541 airplanes. not have a substantial direct effect on (vii) Model A340–642 airplanes. (i) Corrective Action the States, on the relationship between (2) This AD does not apply to airplanes on If, during the inspection required by the national government and the States, which the installations of all escape slides paragraph (h)(1) of this AD, the girt bar fitted or on the distribution of power and and slide rafts have passed an inspection as into the girt of an escape slide, or the quick responsibilities among the various specified in any task/item identified in release bar fitted into the girt of a slide raft, asabaliauskas on DSK5VPTVN1PROD with FRONTMATTER levels of government. paragraphs (c)(2)(i) through (c)(2)(v) of this is found to be incorrectly installed, before For the reasons discussed above, I AD. further flight, accomplish the applicable certify that this AD: (i) Task 25–62–41–01–1 Cabin Escape corrective action(s), in accordance with 1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory Facilities, of the applicable Airbus paragraph 4.3 of Airbus AOT A25L004–15, Maintenance Planning Document. Rev 00, dated August 24, 2015. action’’ under Executive Order 12866; (ii) Task 25–62–41–02–1 Cabin Escape 2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the Facilities, of the applicable Airbus (j) Other FAA AD Provisions DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures Maintenance Planning Document. The following provisions also apply to this (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); (iii) Task 25–62–41–03–1 Cabin Escape AD: 3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in Facilities, of the applicable Airbus (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance Alaska; and Maintenance Planning Document. (AMOCs): The Manager, International VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:42 Oct 16, 2015 Jkt 238001 PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 E:\FR\FM\19OCR1.SGM 19OCR1

Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 201 / Monday, October 19, 2015 / Rules and Regulations 63083 Branch, ANM–116, Transport Airplane Issued in Renton, Washington, on October chip detector (MCD) inspection of the Directorate, FAA, has the authority to 11, 2015. affected gearshafts until removal. approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested Jeffrey E. Duven, As published, four headings in the using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Compliance section are incorrect. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your Aircraft Certification Service. No other part of the final rule has request to your principal inspector or local been changed. [FR Doc. 2015–26603 Filed 10–16–15; 8:45 am] Flight Standards District Office, as BILLING CODE 4910–13–P The effective date of AD 2015–18–04 appropriate. If sending information directly to the International Branch, send it to ATTN: remains October 20, 2015. Vladimir Ulyanov, Aerospace Engineer, Correction of Regulatory Text International Branch, ANM–116, Transport DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind § 39.13 [Corrected] Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356; Federal Aviation Administration ■ 2. The FAA republishes airworthiness telephone 425–227–1138; fax 425–227–1149. 14 CFR Part 39 directive (AD) 2015–18–04, Amendment Information may be emailed to: 9-ANM-116- AMOC-REQUESTS@faa.gov. Before using 39–18262 (80 FR 55235, September 15, [Docket No. FAA–2015–0277; Directorate 2015) as follows: any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate Identifier 2015–NE–05–AD; Amendment 39– principal inspector, or lacking a principal 2015–18–04 CFM International S.A.: 18262; AD 2015–18–04] inspector, the manager of the local flight Amendment 39–18262; Docket No. standards district office/certificate holding RIN 2120–AA64 FAA–2015–0277; Directorate Identifier district office. The AMOC approval letter 2015–NE–05–AD. must specifically reference this AD. Airworthiness Directives; CFM (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any (a) Effective Date International S.A. Turbofan Engines requirement in this AD to obtain corrective This AD is effective October 20, 2015. actions from a manufacturer, the action must AGENCY: Federal Aviation (b) Affected ADs be accomplished using a method approved Administration (FAA), DOT. by the Manager, International Branch, ANM– None. ACTION: Final rule; correction. 116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or (c) Applicability the European Aviation Safety Agency SUMMARY: The FAA is correcting an (EASA); or Airbus’s EASA Design This AD applies to CFM International S.A. airworthiness directive (AD) that (CFM) CFM56–7B and CFM56–3 engines Organization Approval (DOA). If approved by published in the Federal Register. That the DOA, the approval must include the with a 73-tooth or 41-tooth gearshaft installed AD applies to certain CFM International in the accessory gearbox (AGB), that has a DOA-authorized signature. S.A. (CFM) CFM56–7B and CFM56–3 gearshaft serial number in Appendix A or (k) Related Information turbofan engines. Four headings in the Appendix B of CFM Service Bulletin (SB) No. Refer to Mandatory Continuing Compliance section are incorrect. This CFM56–7B S/B 72–0964, Revision 1, dated Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA document corrects the errors. In all December 15, 2014. Airworthiness Directive 2015–0183, dated other respects, the original document (d) Unsafe Condition August 31, 2015, for related information. You remains the same. This AD was prompted by a report of an may examine the MCAI on the Internet at DATES: This final rule is effective on uncommanded in-flight shutdown on a CFM http://www.regulations.gov by searching for October 20, 2015. The effective date of CFM56–7B engine following rupture of the and locating Docket No. FAA–2015–4203. AD 2015–18–04, Amendment 39–18262 73-tooth gearshaft located in the engine AGB. (l) Material Incorporated by Reference (80 FR 55235, September 15, 2015) We are issuing this AD to prevent failure of (1) The Director of the Federal Register remains October 20, 2015. certain AGB gearshafts, which could lead to failure of one or more engines, loss of thrust approved the incorporation by reference ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD control, and damage to the airplane. (IBR) of the service information listed in this docket on the Internet at http:// paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR www.regulations.gov; or in person at the (e) Compliance part 51. Docket Management Facility between 9 Comply with this AD within the (2) You must use this service information compliance times specified, unless already a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through as applicable to do the actions required by done. this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise. Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD (i) Airbus Alert Operators Transmission docket contains this AD, the regulatory (1) Initial AGB/Transfer Gearbox (TGB)/ A25L004–15, Rev 00, dated August 24, 2015. evaluation, any comments received, and Magnetic Chip Detector (MCD) Inspection (ii) Reserved. other information. The address for the and Analysis for CFM56–7B Engines (3) For service information identified in Docket Office (phone: 800–647–5527) is (i) For affected 73-tooth gearshafts, perform this AD, contact Airbus SAS, Airworthiness Document Management Facility, U.S. an AGB/TGB MCD inspection within 250 Office—EAL, 1 Rond Point Maurice Bellonte, Department of Transportation, Docket flight hours (FHs) since last inspection, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone +33 Operations, M–30, West Building within 25 FHs from the effective date of this 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61 93 45 80; email Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200 AD, or when the gearshaft accumulates 3,000 airworthiness.A330-A340@airbus.com; FHs since new, whichever comes later. New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, Internet http://www.airbus.com. (ii) For affected 41-tooth gearshafts, (4) You may view this service information DC 20590. perform an AGB/TGB MCD inspection within at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kyle 250 FHs since last inspection, within 25 FHs asabaliauskas on DSK5VPTVN1PROD with FRONTMATTER 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton WA. For Gustafson, Aerospace Engineer, Engine from the effective date of this AD, or when information on the availability of this Certification Office, FAA, Engine & the gearshaft accumulates 6,000 FHs since material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221. Propeller Directorate, 12 New England new, whichever comes later. (5) You may view this service information Executive Park, Burlington, MA 01803; (iii) If any magnetic particles, including that is incorporated by reference at the phone: 781–238–7183; fax: 781–238– fuzz, are seen, determine with laboratory National Archives and Records analysis if the particles are 73-tooth or 41- 7199; email: kyle.gustafson@faa.gov. Administration (NARA). For information on tooth gearshaft material. the availability of this material at NARA, call SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: AD 2015– (iv) If the particles are 73-tooth or 41-tooth 202–741–6030, or go to: http:// 18–04, Amendment 39–18262 (80 FR gearshaft material, remove the affected www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr- 55235, September 15, 2015), requires gearshaft(s) within 75 FHs since the AGB/ locations.html. AGB/transfer gearbox (TGB) magnetic TGB MCD inspection. VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:42 Oct 16, 2015 Jkt 238001 PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 E:\FR\FM\19OCR1.SGM 19OCR1


Document Created: 2015-12-15 08:35:40
Document Modified: 2015-12-15 08:35:40
CategoryRegulatory Information
CollectionFederal Register
sudoc ClassAE 2.7:
GS 4.107:
AE 2.106:
PublisherOffice of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
SectionRules and Regulations
ActionFinal rule; request for comments.
DatesThis AD becomes effective November 3, 2015.
ContactVladimir 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 Citation80 FR 63080 
RIN Number2120-AA64
CFR AssociatedAir Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety
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