80 FR 63134 - Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 201 (October 19, 2015)
Federal Aviation Administration
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[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 201 (Monday, October 19, 2015)] [Proposed Rules] [Pages 63134-63136] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2015-26223] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2015-3990; Directorate Identifier 2014-NM-255-AD] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Airbus Model A320-214, -232, and -233 airplanes; and Airbus Model A321-211 and -231 airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by reports of incorrect installation of jiffy joint connectors on cables connected to certain passenger service units (PSU), which could cause the passenger oxygen container to malfunction if the connector becomes disengaged during flight due to vibration. This proposed AD would require identification of the affected PSUs, and depending on findings, doing applicable related investigative and corrective actions. We are proposing this AD to prevent failure of the door of the passenger oxygen container to open in the event of airplane decompression, resulting in lack of oxygen supply and consequent injury to occupants. DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed 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 Airbus service information identified in this proposed AD, contact Airbus, Airworthiness Office--EIAS, 1 Rond Point Maurice Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61 93 44 51; email [email protected]; Internet http://www.airbus.com. For Airbus Operations GMBH service information identified in this proposed AD, contact Airbus Operations GMBH, Cabin Electronics, Lueneburger Schanze 30, 21614 Buxtehude, Germany; telephone +49 40 7437 46 32; telefax +49 40 7437 16 80; email [email protected]. 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- 3990; 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: Sanjay Ralhan, Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; telephone 425-227-1405; 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-2015-3990; Directorate Identifier 2014-NM-255-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 [[Page 63135]] for the Member States of the European Union, has issued EASA Airworthiness Directive 2014-0256, dated November 26, 2014, (referred to after this as the Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or ``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for certain Airbus Model A320-214, -232, and -233 airplanes; and Airbus Model A321-211 and -231 airplanes. The MCAI states: A quality issue was reported regarding incorrect installation of jiffy joint connectors on cables connected to certain Passenger Service Units (PSU), which may lead to a malfunction of the passenger oxygen container in case of connector disengagement during flight due to vibrations. All the aeroplanes that had a potentially affected PSU installed were identified. Most of those aeroplanes were corrected during a specific quality inspection on the final assembly line prior to customer delivery. Unfortunately, a limited number of aeroplanes were delivered before the quality inspection was implemented. This condition, if not detected and corrected, could lead to failure of the door of the passenger oxygen container and open in case of aeroplane decompression, possibly resulting in lack of oxygen supply and consequent injury to occupants. For the reasons described above, this [EASA] AD requires identification of the affected PSU and, depending on the findings, * * * related investigative and corrective actions. Related investigative actions include a detailed inspection to determine if the jiffy joint connector works properly. Corrective actions include rework or replacement of the jiffy joint connectors. 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- 3990. Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 Airbus has issued the following service information. Airbus Service Bulletin A320-25-1B20, dated October 9, 2014. This service information describes procedures for inspecting for affected PSU part numbers and serial numbers, and depending on findings, doing applicable related investigative and corrective actions. Related investigative actions include a detailed inspection to determine if the jiffy joint connector works properly. Corrective actions include rework or replacement of the jiffy joint connectors. Airbus Operations GmbH Vendor Service Bulletin Z315H-25- 004, dated September 26, 2014. This service information describes procedures for inspecting for the connection of the jiffy joint connectors, and depending on findings, doing rework or replacement of the jiffy joint connectors. This service information is reasonably available because the interested parties have access to it through their normal course of business or by the means identified in the ADDRESSES section of this NPRM. FAA's Determination and Requirements of This Proposed AD This product has been approved by the aviation authority of another country, and is approved for operation in the United States. Pursuant to our bilateral agreement with the State of Design Authority, we have been notified of the unsafe condition described in the MCAI and service information referenced above. We are proposing this AD because we evaluated all pertinent information and determined an unsafe condition exists and is likely to exist or develop on other products of these same type designs. Explanation of ``RC'' Procedures and Tests in Service Information The FAA worked in conjunction with industry, under the Airworthiness Directive Implementation Aviation Rulemaking Committee (ARC), to enhance the AD system. One enhancement was a new process for annotating which procedures and tests in the service information are required for compliance with an AD. Differentiating these procedures and tests from other tasks in the service information is expected to improve an owner's/operator's understanding of crucial AD requirements and help provide consistent judgment in AD compliance. The procedures and tests identified as RC (required for compliance) in any service information have a direct effect on detecting, preventing, resolving, or eliminating an identified unsafe condition. As specified in a Note under the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A320-25-1B20, dated October 9, 2014, procedures and tests that are identified as RC in any service information must be done to comply with the proposed AD. However, procedures and tests that are not identified as RC are recommended. Those procedures and tests that are not identified as RC may be deviated from using accepted methods in accordance with the operator's maintenance or inspection program without obtaining approval of an alternative method of compliance (AMOC), provided the procedures and tests identified as RC can be done and the airplane can be put back in a serviceable condition. Any substitutions or changes to procedures or tests identified as RC will require approval of an AMOC. Costs of Compliance We estimate that this proposed AD affects 7 airplanes of U.S. registry. We also estimate that it would take about 5 work-hours per product to comply with the basic requirements of this proposed AD. The average labor rate is $85 per work-hour. Required parts would cost $0 per product. Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of this proposed AD on U.S. operators to be $2,975, or $425 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. [[Page 63136]] 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: Docket No. FAA-2015-3990; Directorate Identifier 2014-NM- 255-AD. (a) Comments Due Date We must receive comments by December 3, 2015. (b) Affected ADs None. (c) Applicability This AD applies to Airbus Model A320-214, -232, and -233 airplanes; and Airbus Model A321-211 and -231 airplanes, certificated in any category, having manufacturer serial numbers (MSNs) 5583, 5598, 5602, 5604, 5608, 5610, 5613 through 5622 inclusive, 5624 through 5627 inclusive, 5629 through 5632 inclusive, 5634 through 5636 inclusive, 5638, 5640 through 5644 inclusive, 5646 through 5649 inclusive, 5651 through 5653 inclusive, 5655, 5657 through 5661 inclusive, 5663, 5665, 5667, 5670, 5672, 5673, and 5675. (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 25, Equipment/ Furnishings. (e) Reason This AD was prompted by reports of incorrect installation of jiffy joint connectors on cables connected to certain passenger service units (PSU), which could cause the passenger oxygen container to malfunction if the connector becomes disengaged during flight due to vibration. We are issuing this AD to prevent failure of the door of the passenger oxygen container to open in the event of airplane decompression, resulting in lack of oxygen supply and consequent injury to occupants. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Inspection and Related Investigative and Corrective Actions Within 7,500 flight hours or 26 months after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs first, do an inspection to identify the part number and serial number of each PSU and if an affected part number or serial number is found, do all applicable related investigative and corrective actions, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A320-25-1B20, dated October 9, 2014. Do all applicable related investigative and corrective actions within 7,500 flight hours or 26 months after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs first. An affected PSU part number or serial number is one listed in Appendix 1 of Airbus Operations GmbH Vendor Service Bulletin Z315H-25-004, dated September 26, 2014. A review of airplane maintenance records is acceptable in lieu of this inspection if the part number and serial number of the PSU can be conclusively determined from that review. (h) Clarification of Vendor Service Information Appendix 1 of Airbus Operations GmbH Vendor Service Bulletin Z315H-25-004, dated September 26, 2014, identifies Attachment 1 as the list of affected PSU part numbers and serial numbers. Also, the ``List of Attachments'' in Appendix 1, specifies Attachment 1 as Table 4, however ``Attachment 1'' and ``Table 4'' do not appear on any of the pages of the list of affected PSU part numbers and serial numbers, nor does a date. Furthermore, the pagination of the list of affected PSU part numbers and serial numbers is independent of the pagination of Airbus Operations GmbH Vendor Service Bulletin Z315H- 25-004, dated September 26, 2014. (i) 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: Sanjay Ralhan, Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057- 3356; telephone 425-227-1405; 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. (3) Required for Compliance (RC): If any service information contains procedures or tests that are identified as RC, those procedures and tests must be done to comply with this AD; any procedures or tests that are not identified as RC are recommended. Those procedures and tests that are not identified as RC may be deviated from using accepted methods in accordance with the operator's maintenance or inspection program without obtaining approval of an AMOC, provided the procedures and tests identified as RC can be done and the airplane can be put back in a serviceable condition. Any substitutions or changes to procedures or tests identified as RC require approval of an AMOC. (j) Related Information (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA Airworthiness Directive 2014-0256, dated November 26, 2014, 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-2015-3990. (2) For Airbus service information identified in this AD, contact Airbus, Airworthiness Office--EIAS, 1 Rond Point Maurice Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61 93 44 51; email [email protected]; Internet http://www.airbus.com. For Airbus Operations GMBH service information identified in this AD, contact Airbus Operations GMBH, Cabin Electronics, Lueneburger Schanze 30, 21614 Buxtehude, Germany; telephone +49 40 7437 46 32; telefax +49 40 7437 16 80; email [email protected]. 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 October 6, 2015. Jeffrey E. Duven, Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2015-26223 Filed 10-16-15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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(g) Wire Separation Measurement, Related DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION account.airworth-eas@airbus.com;
Investigative Actions, and Corrective Internet http://www.airbus.com.
Actions Federal Aviation Administration For Airbus Operations GMBH service
Within 24 months after the effective date information identified in this proposed
of this AD: Measure the separation between 14 CFR Part 39 AD, contact Airbus Operations GMBH,
the electro-mechanical actuator wire Cabin Electronics, Lueneburger Schanze
W801182 of the left wing, spoiler 4, and the [Docket No. FAA–2015–3990; Directorate
Identifier 2014–NM–255–AD] 30, 21614 Buxtehude, Germany;
support bracket of the flap variable camber
telephone +49 40 7437 46 32; telefax
trim unit, and do all applicable related RIN 2120–AA64
investigative and corrective actions, in +49 40 7437 16 80; email
accordance with the Accomplishment ruediger.jansen@airbus.com.
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus You may view this referenced service
Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin
B787–81205–SB270024–00, Issue 001, dated
Airplanes information at the FAA, Transport
September 24, 2014. Do all applicable related AGENCY: Federal Aviation Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue
investigative and corrective actions before Administration (FAA), DOT. SW., Renton, WA. For information on
further flight. the availability of this material at the
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
(h) Alternative Methods of Compliance FAA, call 425–227–1221.
(NPRM).
(AMOCs) Examining the AD Docket
(1) The Manager, Seattle Aircraft SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new
Certification Office (ACO), FAA, has the airworthiness directive (AD) for certain You may examine the AD docket on
authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if Airbus Model A320–214, –232, and the Internet at http://
requested using the procedures found in 14 www.regulations.gov by searching for
–233 airplanes; and Airbus Model
CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, and locating Docket No. FAA–2015–
A321–211 and –231 airplanes. This
send your request to your principal inspector 3990; or in person at the Docket
or local Flight Standards District Office, as
proposed AD was prompted by reports
Management Facility between 9 a.m.
appropriate. If sending information directly of incorrect installation of jiffy joint
and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
to the manager of the ACO, send it to the connectors on cables connected to
except Federal holidays. The AD docket
attention of the person identified in certain passenger service units (PSU),
contains this proposed AD, the
paragraph (i)(1) of this AD. Information may which could cause the passenger oxygen
be emailed to: 9-ANM-Seattle-ACO-AMOC- regulatory evaluation, any comments
container to malfunction if the
Requests@faa.gov. received, and other information. The
connector becomes disengaged during
(2) Before using any approved AMOC, street address for the Docket Operations
flight due to vibration. This proposed
notify your appropriate principal inspector, office (telephone 800–647–5527) is in
AD would require identification of the
or lacking a principal inspector, the manager the ADDRESSES section. Comments will
of the local flight standards district office/ affected PSUs, and depending on
be available in the AD docket shortly
certificate holding district office. findings, doing applicable related
after receipt.
(3) An AMOC that provides an acceptable investigative and corrective actions. We
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
level of safety may be used for any repair are proposing this AD to prevent failure
required by this AD if it is approved by the of the door of the passenger oxygen Sanjay Ralhan, Aerospace Engineer,
Boeing Commercial Airplanes Organization container to open in the event of International Branch, ANM–116,
Designation Authorization (ODA) that has airplane decompression, resulting in Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA,
been authorized by the Manager, Seattle
lack of oxygen supply and consequent 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA
ACO, to make those findings. For a repair 98057–3356; telephone 425–227–1405;
method to be approved, the repair must meet injury to occupants.
fax 425–227–1149.
the certification basis of the airplane, and the DATES: We must receive comments on
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
approval must specifically refer to this AD. this proposed AD by December 3, 2015.
(i) Related Information ADDRESSES: You may send comments, Comments Invited
(1) For more information about this AD, using the procedures found in 14 CFR We invite you to send any written
contact Sean J. Schauer, Aerospace Engineer, 11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following relevant data, views, or arguments about
Systems and Equipment Branch, ANM–130S, methods: this proposed AD. Send your comments
FAA, Seattle ACO, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to to an address listed under the
Renton, WA 98057–3356; phone: 425–917– http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the ADDRESSES section. Include ‘‘Docket No.
6479; fax: 425–917–6590; email: instructions for submitting comments. FAA–2015–3990; Directorate Identifier
sean.schauer@faa.gov. • Fax: 202–493–2251. 2014–NM–255–AD’’ at the beginning of
(2) For service information identified in • Mail: U.S. Department of
this AD, contact Boeing Commercial your comments. We specifically invite
Airplanes, Attention: Data & Services
Transportation, Docket Operations, M– comments on the overall regulatory,
Management, P.O. Box 3707, MC 2H–65, 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room economic, environmental, and energy
Seattle, WA 98124–2207; telephone 206– W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., aspects of this proposed AD. We will
544–5000, extension 1; fax 206–766–5680; Washington, DC 20590. consider all comments received by the
Internet https://www.myboeingfleet.com. You • Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of closing date and may amend this
may view this referenced service information Transportation, Docket Operations, M– proposed AD based on those comments.
at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room We will post all comments we
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., receive, without change, to http://
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information on the availability of this
Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 www.regulations.gov, including any
material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221.
p.m., Monday through Friday, except personal information you provide. We
Issued in Renton, Washington, on October Federal holidays. will also post a report summarizing each
6, 2015. For Airbus service information substantive verbal contact we receive
Jeffrey E. Duven, identified in this proposed AD, contact about this proposed AD.
Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Airbus, Airworthiness Office—EIAS, 1
Aircraft Certification Service. Rond Point Maurice Bellonte, 31707 Discussion
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for the Member States of the European findings, doing rework or replacement or tests identified as RC will require
Union, has issued EASA Airworthiness of the jiffy joint connectors. approval of an AMOC.
Directive 2014–0256, dated November This service information is reasonably
available because the interested parties Costs of Compliance
26, 2014, (referred to after this as the
Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness have access to it through their normal We estimate that this proposed AD
Information, or ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct course of business or by the means affects 7 airplanes of U.S. registry.
an unsafe condition for certain Airbus identified in the ADDRESSES section of
We also estimate that it would take
Model A320–214, –232, and –233 this NPRM.
about 5 work-hours per product to
airplanes; and Airbus Model A321–211 FAA’s Determination and Requirements comply with the basic requirements of
and –231 airplanes. The MCAI states: of This Proposed AD this proposed AD. The average labor
A quality issue was reported regarding This product has been approved by rate is $85 per work-hour. Required
incorrect installation of jiffy joint connectors parts would cost $0 per product. Based
the aviation authority of another
on cables connected to certain Passenger on these figures, we estimate the cost of
Service Units (PSU), which may lead to a country, and is approved for operation
in the United States. Pursuant to our this proposed AD on U.S. operators to
malfunction of the passenger oxygen
container in case of connector disengagement bilateral agreement with the State of be $2,975, or $425 per product.
during flight due to vibrations. All the Design Authority, we have been notified Authority for This Rulemaking
aeroplanes that had a potentially affected of the unsafe condition described in the
PSU installed were identified. Most of those MCAI and service information Title 49 of the United States Code
aeroplanes were corrected during a specific referenced above. We are proposing this specifies the FAA’s authority to issue
quality inspection on the final assembly line AD because we evaluated all pertinent rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I,
prior to customer delivery. Unfortunately, a information and determined an unsafe section 106, describes the authority of
limited number of aeroplanes were delivered
condition exists and is likely to exist or the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII:
before the quality inspection was
implemented. develop on other products of these same Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more
This condition, if not detected and type designs. detail the scope of the Agency’s
corrected, could lead to failure of the door of authority.
Explanation of ‘‘RC’’ Procedures and
the passenger oxygen container and open in Tests in Service Information We are issuing this rulemaking under
case of aeroplane decompression, possibly the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII,
resulting in lack of oxygen supply and The FAA worked in conjunction with
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701:
consequent injury to occupants. industry, under the Airworthiness
For the reasons described above, this
General requirements.’’ Under that
Directive Implementation Aviation
[EASA] AD requires identification of the section, Congress charges the FAA with
Rulemaking Committee (ARC), to
affected PSU and, depending on the findings, promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in
enhance the AD system. One
* * * related investigative and corrective air commerce by prescribing regulations
enhancement was a new process for
actions. for practices, methods, and procedures
annotating which procedures and tests
Related investigative actions include a the Administrator finds necessary for
in the service information are required
detailed inspection to determine if the safety in air commerce. This regulation
for compliance with an AD.
jiffy joint connector works properly. is within the scope of that authority
Differentiating these procedures and
Corrective actions include rework or because it addresses an unsafe condition
tests from other tasks in the service
replacement of the jiffy joint connectors. that is likely to exist or develop on
information is expected to improve an
You may examine the MCAI in the AD products identified in this rulemaking
owner’s/operator’s understanding of
docket on the Internet at http:// action.
crucial AD requirements and help
www.regulations.gov by searching for provide consistent judgment in AD Regulatory Findings
and locating Docket No. FAA–2015– compliance. The procedures and tests
3990. identified as RC (required for We determined that this proposed AD
compliance) in any service information would not have federalism implications
Related Service Information Under 1 under Executive Order 13132. This
have a direct effect on detecting,
CFR Part 51 proposed AD would not have a
preventing, resolving, or eliminating an
Airbus has issued the following identified unsafe condition. substantial direct effect on the States, on
service information. As specified in a Note under the the relationship between the national
• Airbus Service Bulletin A320–25– Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Government and the States, or on the
1B20, dated October 9, 2014. This Service Bulletin A320–25–1B20, dated distribution of power and
service information describes October 9, 2014, procedures and tests responsibilities among the various
procedures for inspecting for affected that are identified as RC in any service levels of government.
PSU part numbers and serial numbers, information must be done to comply For the reasons discussed above, I
and depending on findings, doing with the proposed AD. However, certify this proposed regulation:
applicable related investigative and procedures and tests that are not 1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory
corrective actions. Related investigative identified as RC are recommended. action’’ under Executive Order 12866;
actions include a detailed inspection to Those procedures and tests that are not
2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the
determine if the jiffy joint connector identified as RC may be deviated from
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DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures
works properly. Corrective actions using accepted methods in accordance
(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979);
include rework or replacement of the with the operator’s maintenance or
jiffy joint connectors. inspection program without obtaining 3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in
• Airbus Operations GmbH Vendor approval of an alternative method of Alaska; and
Service Bulletin Z315H–25–004, dated compliance (AMOC), provided the 4. Will not have a significant
September 26, 2014. This service procedures and tests identified as RC economic impact, positive or negative,
information describes procedures for can be done and the airplane can be put on a substantial number of small entities
inspecting for the connection of the jiffy back in a serviceable condition. Any under the criteria of the Regulatory
joint connectors, and depending on substitutions or changes to procedures Flexibility Act.
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List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 occurs first, do an inspection to identify the the DOA, the approval must include the
part number and serial number of each PSU DOA-authorized signature.
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation and if an affected part number or serial (3) Required for Compliance (RC): If any
safety, Incorporation by reference, number is found, do all applicable related service information contains procedures or
Safety. investigative and corrective actions, in tests that are identified as RC, those
accordance with the Accomplishment procedures and tests must be done to comply
The Proposed Amendment
Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A320– with this AD; any procedures or tests that are
Accordingly, under the authority 25–1B20, dated October 9, 2014. Do all not identified as RC are recommended. Those
delegated to me by the Administrator, applicable related investigative and procedures and tests that are not identified
the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part corrective actions within 7,500 flight hours as RC may be deviated from using accepted
39 as follows: or 26 months after the effective date of this methods in accordance with the operator’s
AD, whichever occurs first. An affected PSU maintenance or inspection program without
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS part number or serial number is one listed in obtaining approval of an AMOC, provided
DIRECTIVES Appendix 1 of Airbus Operations GmbH the procedures and tests identified as RC can
Vendor Service Bulletin Z315H–25–004, be done and the airplane can be put back in
■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 dated September 26, 2014. A review of a serviceable condition. Any substitutions or
continues to read as follows: airplane maintenance records is acceptable in changes to procedures or tests identified as
lieu of this inspection if the part number and RC require approval of an AMOC.
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. serial number of the PSU can be conclusively
determined from that review. (j) Related Information
§ 39.13 [Amended] (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing
■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding (h) Clarification of Vendor Service Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA
the following new airworthiness Information Airworthiness Directive 2014–0256, dated
directive (AD): Appendix 1 of Airbus Operations GmbH November 26, 2014, for related information.
Vendor Service Bulletin Z315H–25–004, This MCAI may be found in the AD docket
Airbus: Docket No. FAA–2015–3990; dated September 26, 2014, identifies on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov
Directorate Identifier 2014–NM–255–AD. Attachment 1 as the list of affected PSU part by searching for and locating Docket No.
(a) Comments Due Date numbers and serial numbers. Also, the ‘‘List FAA–2015–3990.
of Attachments’’ in Appendix 1, specifies (2) For Airbus service information
We must receive comments by December 3,
Attachment 1 as Table 4, however identified in this AD, contact Airbus,
2015.
‘‘Attachment 1’’ and ‘‘Table 4’’ do not appear Airworthiness Office—EIAS, 1 Rond Point
(b) Affected ADs on any of the pages of the list of affected PSU Maurice Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex,
None. part numbers and serial numbers, nor does a France; telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33
date. Furthermore, the pagination of the list 5 61 93 44 51; email account.airworth-eas@
(c) Applicability of affected PSU part numbers and serial airbus.com; Internet http://www.airbus.com.
This AD applies to Airbus Model A320– numbers is independent of the pagination of For Airbus Operations GMBH service
214, –232, and –233 airplanes; and Airbus Airbus Operations GmbH Vendor Service information identified in this AD, contact
Model A321–211 and –231 airplanes, Bulletin Z315H–25–004, dated September 26, Airbus Operations GMBH, Cabin Electronics,
certificated in any category, having 2014. Lueneburger Schanze 30, 21614 Buxtehude,
manufacturer serial numbers (MSNs) 5583, Germany; telephone +49 40 7437 46 32;
(i) Other FAA AD Provisions
5598, 5602, 5604, 5608, 5610, 5613 through telefax +49 40 7437 16 80; email
5622 inclusive, 5624 through 5627 inclusive, The following provisions also apply to this ruediger.jansen@airbus.com. You may view
5629 through 5632 inclusive, 5634 through AD: this service information at the FAA,
5636 inclusive, 5638, 5640 through 5644 (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind
inclusive, 5646 through 5649 inclusive, 5651 (AMOCs): The Manager, International Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For information
through 5653 inclusive, 5655, 5657 through Branch, ANM–116, Transport Airplane on the availability of this material at the
5661 inclusive, 5663, 5665, 5667, 5670, 5672, Directorate, FAA, has the authority to FAA, call 425–227–1221.
5673, and 5675. approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested
using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. Issued in Renton, Washington, on October
(d) Subject In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your 6, 2015.
request to your principal inspector or local Jeffrey E. Duven,
Air Transport Association (ATA) of
America Code 25, Equipment/Furnishings. Flight Standards District Office, as Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate,
appropriate. If sending information directly Aircraft Certification Service.
(e) Reason to the International Branch, send it to ATTN: [FR Doc. 2015–26223 Filed 10–16–15; 8:45 am]
This AD was prompted by reports of Sanjay Ralhan, Aerospace Engineer,
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
incorrect installation of jiffy joint connectors International Branch, ANM–116, Transport
on cables connected to certain passenger Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind
service units (PSU), which could cause the Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356;
telephone 425–227–1405; fax 425–227–1149. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
passenger oxygen container to malfunction if
the connector becomes disengaged during Information may be emailed to: 9-ANM-116-
AMOC-REQUESTS@faa.gov. Before using Federal Aviation Administration
flight due to vibration. We are issuing this
AD to prevent failure of the door of the any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate
passenger oxygen container to open in the principal inspector, or lacking a principal 14 CFR Part 39
event of airplane decompression, resulting in inspector, the manager of the local flight [Docket No. FAA–2015–3989; Directorate
lack of oxygen supply and consequent injury standards district office/certificate holding Identifier 2014–NM–250–AD]
district office. The AMOC approval letter
asabaliauskas on DSK5VPTVN1PROD with PROPOSALS
to occupants.
must specifically reference this AD. RIN 2120–AA64
(f) Compliance (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any
Comply with this AD within the requirement in this AD to obtain corrective Airworthiness Directives; Airbus
compliance times specified, unless already actions from a manufacturer, the action must Airplanes
done. be accomplished using a method approved
by the Manager, International Branch, ANM– AGENCY: Federal Aviation
(g) Inspection and Related Investigative and 116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or Administration (FAA), DOT.
Corrective Actions the European Aviation Safety Agency ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
Within 7,500 flight hours or 26 months (EASA); or Airbus’s EASA Design (NPRM).
after the effective date of this AD, whichever Organization Approval (DOA). If approved by
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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 December 3, 2015. | |
| Contact | Sanjay Ralhan, Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; telephone 425-227-1405; fax 425-227-1149. | |
| FR Citation | 80 FR 63134 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
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