80_FR_64576 80 FR 64371 - Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes

80 FR 64371 - Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 205 (October 23, 2015)

Page Range64371-64373
FR Document2015-26691

We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Airbus Model A300 B4-600, B4-600R, and F4-600R series airplanes, and Model A300 C4-605R Variant F airplanes (collectively called Model A300-600 series airplanes) modified by a particular supplemental type certificate (STC). This proposed AD was prompted by a report of chafing found on the overflow sensor harness of the surge tank, and subsequent contact between the electrical wiring and fuel tank structure. This proposed AD would require a one-time inspection for damage of the outer tank of the overflow sensor harness, and repair if necessary. This proposed AD would also require modification of the sensor harness. We are proposing this AD to prevent chafing of the harness and subsequent contact between the electrical wiring and fuel tank structure, which could result in electrical arcing and a fuel tank explosion.

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2015-4204; Directorate Identifier 2015-NM-001-AD]
RIN 2120-AA64


Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).

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SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for 
certain Airbus Model A300 B4-600, B4-600R, and F4-600R series 
airplanes, and Model A300 C4-605R Variant F airplanes (collectively 
called Model A300-600 series airplanes) modified by a particular 
supplemental type certificate (STC). This proposed AD was prompted by a 
report of chafing found on the overflow sensor harness of the surge 
tank, and subsequent contact between the electrical wiring and fuel 
tank structure. This proposed AD would require a one-time inspection 
for damage of the outer tank of the overflow sensor harness, and repair 
if necessary. This proposed AD would also require modification of the 
sensor harness. We are proposing this AD to prevent chafing of the 
harness and subsequent contact between the electrical wiring and fuel 
tank structure, which could result in electrical arcing and a fuel tank 
explosion.

DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by December 7, 
2015.

ADDRESSES: You may send comments using the procedures found in 14 CFR 
11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following methods:
    Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to http://www.regulations.gov. 
Follow the instructions for submitting comments.
    Fax: (202) 493-2251.
    Mail: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, 
West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., 
Washington, DC 20590.
    Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket 
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New 
Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday 
through Friday, except Federal holidays.
    For service information identified in this proposed AD, contact 
Simmonds Precision Products, Inc., A UTC Aerospace Company, 100 Panton 
Road,

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Vergennes, Vermont 05491; phone 802-877-2911; fax 802-877-4444; 
Internet http://www.utcaerospacesystems.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.

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-
4204; 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: Marc Ronell, Aerospace Engineer, 
Boston Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, 12 New England Executive 
Park, Burlington, MA 01803; phone: 781-238-7776; fax: 781-238-7170; 
email: [email protected].

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-2015-4204; 
Directorate Identifier 2015-NM-001-AD'' at the beginning of your 
comments. We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory, 
economic, environmental, and energy aspects of this proposed AD. We 
will consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend 
this proposed AD based on those comments.
    We will post all comments we receive, without change, to http://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information you provide. We 
will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal contact we 
receive about this proposed AD.

Discussion

    The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical 
Agent for the Member States of the European Union, issued EASA 
Airworthiness Directive 2013-0193, dated August 23, 2013 (referred to 
after this as the Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or 
``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for all Airbus Model A300 
series airplanes and all Model A300-600 series airplanes.
    The MCAI corresponds to FAA AD 2015-03-03, Amendment 39-18099 (80 
FR 11101, March 2, 2015), which applies to Airbus Model A300 series 
airplanes and Model A300-600 series airplanes, all serial numbers, 
except for airplanes modified by supplemental type certificate 
ST00092BO (http://rgl.faa.gov/Regulatory_and_Guidance_Library/rgstc.nsf/0/D41C5AE8E46B4901862574900069E004?OpenDocument&Highlight=st00092bo).
    In AD 2015-03-03, Amendment 39-18099 (80 FR 11101, March 2, 2015), 
we explained that airplanes that have had the in-tank fuel quantity 
system modified by STC ST00092BO cannot accomplish the actions required 
by AD 2015-03-03 by using Airbus Service Bulletin A300-28-6109, 
Revision 01, dated December 20, 2013.
    We also stated that we were considering separate rulemaking to 
require the procedures and compliance time specified in UTC Aerospace 
Systems Service Bulletin 300723-28-03 (V-1577), dated October 10, 2014, 
for airplanes modified by STC ST00092BO. We now have determined that 
further rulemaking is indeed necessary, and this proposed AD follows 
from that determination.

Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51

    UTC Aerospace Systems has issued Service Bulletin 300723-28-03 (V-
1577), Revision 01, dated July 20, 2015. The service information 
describes procedures for an inspection for damage of the outer tank of 
the overflow sensor harness, repair, and modification of the sensor 
harness. 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

    We are proposing this AD because we evaluated all the relevant 
information and determined the unsafe condition described previously is 
likely to exist or develop in other products of these same type 
designs.

Proposed AD Requirements

    This proposed AD would require accomplishing the actions specified 
in the service information described previously.

Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this proposed AD affects 65 airplanes of U.S. 
registry.
    We also estimate that it would take about 3 work-hours per product 
to comply with the inspections required by this proposed AD. The 
average labor rate is $85 per work-hour. Based on these figures, we 
estimate the cost of this inspection proposed by this AD on U.S. 
operators to be $16,575, or $255 per product.
    We estimate that it takes about 11 work-hours per product to comply 
with the modification requirements of this AD. The average labor rate 
is $85 per work-hour. Required parts cost about $100 per product. Based 
on these figures, we estimate the cost of this modification on U.S. 
operators to be $67,275, or $1,035 per product.
    We have received no definitive data that would enable us to provide 
cost estimates for the on-condition actions specified in this proposed 
AD.

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

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    4. Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or 
negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria 
of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39

    Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by 
reference, Safety.

The Proposed Amendment

    Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the 
Administrator, the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part 39 as follows:

PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

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1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows:

    Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.


Sec.  39.13  [Amended]

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

Airbus: Docket No. FAA-2015-4204; Directorate Identifier 2015-NM-
001-AD.

(a) Comments Due Date

    We must receive comments by December 7, 2015.

(b) Affected ADs

    None.

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to the Airbus airplanes specified in paragraphs 
(c)(1), (c)(2), (c)(3), and (c)(4) of this AD; certificated in any 
category; modified by Simmonds Precision Products, Inc., 
supplemental type certificate (STC) ST00092BO (http://rgl.faa.gov/Regulatory_and_Guidance_Library/rgstc.nsf/0/D41C5AE8E46B4901862v574900069E004?OpenDocument&Highlight=st00092bo).
    (1) Model A300 B4-601, B4-603, B4-620, and B4-622 airplanes.
    (2) Model A300 B4-605R and B4-622R airplanes.
    (3) Model A300 F4-605R and F4-622R airplanes.
    (4) Model A300 C4-605R Variant F airplanes.

(d) Subject

    Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 28, Fuel.

(e) Reason

    This AD was prompted by a report of chafing found on the 
overflow sensor harness of the surge tank, and subsequent contact 
between the electrical wiring and fuel tank structure. We are 
issuing this AD to prevent chafing of the harness and subsequent 
contact between the electrical wiring and fuel tank structure, which 
could result in electrical arcing and a fuel tank explosion.

(f) Compliance

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

(g) One-Time Inspection and Repair

    Within 12 months after the effective date of this AD: Do the 
actions required by paragraphs (g)(1), (g)(2), and (g)(3) of this 
AD, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of UTC 
Aerospace Systems Service Bulletin 300723-28-03 (V-1577), Revision 
01, dated July 20, 2015.
    (1) Perform a one-time general visual inspection for damage of 
the outer tank sensor harness, and if any damage is found on the 
expando sleeving, before further flight, do a detailed inspection of 
the underlying wires for exposed conductor wires. If any exposed 
conductor wire is found, before further flight, replace the outer 
wing harness assembly.
    (2) Install new brackets and re-route the surge tank overflow 
sensor harness.
    (3) Modify the harness protection.

(h) Credit for Previous Actions

    This paragraph provides credit for actions required by paragraph 
(g) of this AD, if those actions were performed before the effective 
date of this AD using UTC Aerospace Systems Service Bulletin 300723-
28-03 (V-1577), dated October 10, 2014. This service information is 
not incorporated by reference in this AD.

(i) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)

    (1) The Manager, Boston Aircraft Certification Office (ACO) ANE-
150, 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 manager of the ACO, send it to the 
attention of the person identified in paragraph (j)(1) of this AD.
    (2) 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.

(j) Related Information

    (1) For more information about this AD, contact Marc Ronell, 
Aerospace Engineer, Boston ACO, FAA, 12 New England Executive Park, 
Burlington, MA 01803; phone: 781-238-7776; fax: 781-238-7170; email: 
[email protected].
    (2) For service information identified in this AD, contact 
Simmonds Precision Products, Inc., A UTC Aerospace Company, 100 
Panton Road, Vergennes, Vermont 05491; phone 802-877-2911; fax 802-
877-4444; Internet http://www.utcaerospacesystems.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.

    Issued in Renton, Washington, on October 15, 2015.
Jeffrey E. Duven,
Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification 
Service.
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                                                    end October 14, 2015. After receiving a                 contact Ms. Brenda Edwards at (202)                   DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
                                                    request for additional time to prepare                  586–2945 or by email:
                                                    and submit comments, DOE has decided                    Brenda.Edwards@ee.doe.gov.                            Federal Aviation Administration
                                                    to reopen the comment period for
                                                    submitting comments regarding the RF                    FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:    John              14 CFR Part 39
                                                    ECS NODA. The comment period is                         Cymbalsky, U.S. Department of Energy,
                                                                                                            Office of Energy Efficiency and                       [Docket No. FAA–2015–4204; Directorate
                                                    reopened through November 6, 2015.                                                                            Identifier 2015–NM–001–AD]
                                                    DATES: DOE will accept comments, data,
                                                                                                            Renewable Energy, Building
                                                    and information in response to the                      Technologies Program, EE–5B, 1000                     RIN 2120–AA64
                                                    NODA received no later than November                    Independence Avenue SW.,
                                                                                                            Washington, DC 20585–0121.                            Airworthiness Directives; Airbus
                                                    6, 2015.                                                                                                      Airplanes
                                                                                                            Telephone: (202) 287–1692. Email
                                                    ADDRESSES: Any comments submitted
                                                    must identify the NODA for Energy                       John.Cymbalsky@ee.doe.govmailto:.                     AGENCY: Federal Aviation
                                                    Conservation Standards for Residential                    For legal issues, please contact Ms.                Administration (FAA), DOT.
                                                    Furnaces, and provide docket number                     Johanna Hariharan, U.S. Department of                 ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
                                                    EERE–2014–BT–STD–0031 and/or                            Energy, Office of General Counsel, GC–                (NPRM).
                                                    regulatory information number (RIN)                     33, 1000 Independence Avenue SW.,
                                                                                                                                                                  SUMMARY:    We propose to adopt a new
                                                    number 1904–AD20. Comments may be                       Washington, DC 20585–0121.
                                                                                                                                                                  airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
                                                    submitted using any of the following                    Telephone: (202) 287–6307. Email:                     Airbus Model A300 B4–600, B4–600R,
                                                    methods:                                                Johanna.Hariharan@hq.doe.gov.
                                                       1. Federal eRulemaking Portal:                                                                             and F4–600R series airplanes, and
                                                    www.regulations.gov. Follow the                         SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:     On                     Model A300 C4–605R Variant F
                                                    instructions for submitting comments.                   September 14, 2015, DOE published a                   airplanes (collectively called Model
                                                       2. Email: ResFurnaces2014STD0031@                    notice of data availability (NODA) in the             A300–600 series airplanes) modified by
                                                    ee.doe.gov Include the docket number                    Federal Register regarding energy                     a particular supplemental type
                                                    EERE–2014–BT–STD–0031 and/or RIN                        conservation standards for residential                certificate (STC). This proposed AD was
                                                    1904–AD20 in the subject line of the                    furnaces (RF ECS NODA). 80 FR 55038.                  prompted by a report of chafing found
                                                    message.                                                The notice requested that interested                  on the overflow sensor harness of the
                                                       3. Mail: Ms. Brenda Edwards, U.S.                    parties submit written comments by                    surge tank, and subsequent contact
                                                    Department of Energy, Building                          October 14, 2015.                                     between the electrical wiring and fuel
                                                    Technologies Program, Mailstop EE–2J,                                                                         tank structure. This proposed AD would
                                                                                                              DOE received a joint request from the               require a one-time inspection for
                                                    1000 Independence Avenue SW.,                           American Gas Association (AGA) and
                                                    Washington, DC 20585–0121. If                                                                                 damage of the outer tank of the overflow
                                                                                                            the American Public Gas Association                   sensor harness, and repair if necessary.
                                                    possible, please submit all items on a
                                                                                                            (APGA) requesting additional time to                  This proposed AD would also require
                                                    CD. It is not necessary to include
                                                                                                            prepare and submit comments (Docket                   modification of the sensor harness. We
                                                    printed copies.
                                                       4. Hand Delivery/Courier: Ms. Brenda                 No. EERE–2014–BT–STD–0031, AGA/                       are proposing this AD to prevent chafing
                                                    Edwards, U.S. Department of Energy,                     APGA, No. 168 at p. 2). In response to                of the harness and subsequent contact
                                                    Building Technologies Program, 950                      this request, DOE is reopening the                    between the electrical wiring and fuel
                                                    L’Enfant Plaza SW., Suite 600,                          public comment period to allow                        tank structure, which could result in
                                                    Washington, DC 20024. Telephone:                        interested parties to provide DOE with                electrical arcing and a fuel tank
                                                    (202) 586–2945. If possible, please                     written comments and data in response                 explosion.
                                                    submit all items on a CD. It is not                     to the RF ECS NODA.                                   DATES:  We must receive comments on
                                                    necessary to include printed copies.                      DOE will consider any comments in                   this proposed AD by December 7, 2015.
                                                       Docket: The docket, which includes                   response to the RF ECS NODA received                  ADDRESSES: You may send comments
                                                    Federal Register notices, public meeting                by midnight of November 6, 2015, and                  using the procedures found in 14 CFR
                                                    attendee lists and transcripts,                         deems any comments received by that                   11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following
                                                    comments, and other supporting                          time to be timely submitted.                          methods:
                                                    documents/materials, is available for                                                                           Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to
                                                    review at regulations.gov. All                            Issued in Washington, DC, on October 15,
                                                                                                                                                                  http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the
                                                    documents in the docket are listed in                   2015.
                                                                                                                                                                  instructions for submitting comments.
                                                    the regulations.gov index. However,                     Kathleen B. Hogan,                                      Fax: (202) 493–2251.
                                                    some documents listed in the index,                     Deputy Assistant Secretary for Energy                   Mail: U.S. Department of
                                                    such as those containing information                    Efficiency, Energy Efficiency and Renewable           Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
                                                    that is exempt from public disclosure,                  Energy.                                               30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
                                                    may not be publicly available.                          [FR Doc. 2015–27002 Filed 10–22–15; 8:45 am]          W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
                                                       A link to the docket Web page can be                 BILLING CODE 6450–01–P                                Washington, DC 20590.
                                                    found at: [www.regulations.gov/                                                                                 Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of
                                                    #!docketDetail;D=EERE-2014-BT-STD-                                                                            Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
                                                    0031]. This Web page contains a link to                                                                       30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
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                                                    the docket for this notice on the                                                                             W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
                                                    regulations.gov site. The regulations.gov                                                                     Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5
                                                    Web page contains instructions on how                                                                         p.m., Monday through Friday, except
                                                    to access all documents, including                                                                            Federal holidays.
                                                    public comments, in the docket.                                                                                 For service information identified in
                                                       For further information on how to                                                                          this proposed AD, contact Simmonds
                                                    submit a comment or review other                                                                              Precision Products, Inc., A UTC
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                                                    Vergennes, Vermont 05491; phone 802–                    Model A300 series airplanes and all                      We also estimate that it would take
                                                    877–2911; fax 802–877–4444; Internet                    Model A300–600 series airplanes.                      about 3 work-hours per product to
                                                    http://www.utcaerospacesystems.com.                       The MCAI corresponds to FAA AD                      comply with the inspections required by
                                                    You may view this referenced service                    2015–03–03, Amendment 39–18099 (80                    this proposed AD. The average labor
                                                    information at the FAA, Transport                       FR 11101, March 2, 2015), which                       rate is $85 per work-hour. Based on
                                                    Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue                  applies to Airbus Model A300 series                   these figures, we estimate the cost of
                                                    SW., Renton, WA. For information on                     airplanes and Model A300–600 series                   this inspection proposed by this AD on
                                                    the availability of this material at the                airplanes, all serial numbers, except for             U.S. operators to be $16,575, or $255 per
                                                    FAA, call 425–227–1221.                                 airplanes modified by supplemental                    product.
                                                    Examining the AD Docket                                 type certificate ST00092BO (http://rgl.                  We estimate that it takes about 11
                                                                                                            faa.gov/Regulatory_and_Guidance_                      work-hours per product to comply with
                                                       You may examine the AD docket on                     Library/rgstc.nsf/0/D41C5AE8E46B490                   the modification requirements of this
                                                    the Internet at http://                                 1862574900069E004?OpenDocument&                       AD. The average labor rate is $85 per
                                                    www.regulations.gov by searching for                    Highlight=st00092bo).                                 work-hour. Required parts cost about
                                                    and locating Docket No. FAA–2015–                                                                             $100 per product. Based on these
                                                                                                              In AD 2015–03–03, Amendment 39–
                                                    4204; or in person at the Docket                                                                              figures, we estimate the cost of this
                                                                                                            18099 (80 FR 11101, March 2, 2015), we
                                                    Management Facility between 9 a.m.                                                                            modification on U.S. operators to be
                                                                                                            explained that airplanes that have had
                                                    and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,                                                                            $67,275, or $1,035 per product.
                                                                                                            the in-tank fuel quantity system
                                                    except Federal holidays. The AD docket                                                                           We have received no definitive data
                                                                                                            modified by STC ST00092BO cannot
                                                    contains this proposed AD, the
                                                                                                            accomplish the actions required by AD                 that would enable us to provide cost
                                                    regulatory evaluation, any comments
                                                                                                            2015–03–03 by using Airbus Service                    estimates for the on-condition actions
                                                    received, and other information. The
                                                                                                            Bulletin A300–28–6109, Revision 01,                   specified in this proposed AD.
                                                    street address for the Docket Operations
                                                    office (telephone (800) 647–5527) is in                 dated December 20, 2013.                              Authority for This Rulemaking
                                                    the ADDRESSES section. Comments will                      We also stated that we were
                                                                                                            considering separate rulemaking to                       Title 49 of the United States Code
                                                    be available in the AD docket shortly
                                                                                                            require the procedures and compliance                 specifies the FAA’s authority to issue
                                                    after receipt.
                                                                                                            time specified in UTC Aerospace                       rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I,
                                                    FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:                                                                              section 106, describes the authority of
                                                    Marc Ronell, Aerospace Engineer,                        Systems Service Bulletin 300723–28–03
                                                                                                            (V–1577), dated October 10, 2014, for                 the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII:
                                                    Boston Aircraft Certification Office,                                                                         Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more
                                                    FAA, 12 New England Executive Park,                     airplanes modified by STC ST00092BO.
                                                                                                            We now have determined that further                   detail the scope of the Agency’s
                                                    Burlington, MA 01803; phone: 781–                                                                             authority.
                                                    238–7776; fax: 781–238–7170; email:                     rulemaking is indeed necessary, and
                                                                                                            this proposed AD follows from that                       We are issuing this rulemaking under
                                                    marc.ronell@faa.gov.
                                                                                                            determination.                                        the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII,
                                                    SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:                                                                                    Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701:
                                                                                                            Related Service Information Under 1                   General requirements.’’ Under that
                                                    Comments Invited
                                                                                                            CFR Part 51                                           section, Congress charges the FAA with
                                                      We invite you to send any written
                                                    relevant data, views, or arguments about                   UTC Aerospace Systems has issued                   promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in
                                                    this proposed AD. Send your comments                    Service Bulletin 300723–28–03 (V–                     air commerce by prescribing regulations
                                                    to an address listed under the                          1577), Revision 01, dated July 20, 2015.              for practices, methods, and procedures
                                                    ADDRESSES section. Include ‘‘Docket No.                 The service information describes                     the Administrator finds necessary for
                                                    FAA–2015–4204; Directorate Identifier                   procedures for an inspection for damage               safety in air commerce. This regulation
                                                    2015–NM–001–AD’’ at the beginning of                    of the outer tank of the overflow sensor              is within the scope of that authority
                                                    your comments. We specifically invite                   harness, repair, and modification of the              because it addresses an unsafe condition
                                                    comments on the overall regulatory,                     sensor harness. This service information              that is likely to exist or develop on
                                                    economic, environmental, and energy                     is reasonably available because the                   products identified in this rulemaking
                                                    aspects of this proposed AD. We will                    interested parties have access to it                  action.
                                                    consider all comments received by the                   through their normal course of business               Regulatory Findings
                                                    closing date and may amend this                         or by the means identified in the
                                                    proposed AD based on those comments.                    ADDRESSES section of this AD.                           We determined that this proposed AD
                                                      We will post all comments we                                                                                would not have federalism implications
                                                                                                            FAA’s Determination                                   under Executive Order 13132. This
                                                    receive, without change, to http://
                                                    www.regulations.gov, including any                        We are proposing this AD because we                 proposed AD would not have a
                                                    personal information you provide. We                    evaluated all the relevant information                substantial direct effect on the States, on
                                                    will also post a report summarizing each                and determined the unsafe condition                   the relationship between the national
                                                    substantive verbal contact we receive                   described previously is likely to exist or            Government and the States, or on the
                                                    about this proposed AD.                                 develop in other products of these same               distribution of power and
                                                                                                            type designs.                                         responsibilities among the various
                                                    Discussion                                                                                                    levels of government.
                                                                                                            Proposed AD Requirements                                For the reasons discussed above, I
                                                      The European Aviation Safety Agency
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                                                    (EASA), which is the Technical Agent                      This proposed AD would require                      certify this proposed regulation:
                                                    for the Member States of the European                   accomplishing the actions specified in                  1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory
                                                    Union, issued EASA Airworthiness                        the service information described                     action’’ under Executive Order 12866;
                                                    Directive 2013–0193, dated August 23,                   previously.                                             2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the
                                                    2013 (referred to after this as the                                                                           DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures
                                                                                                            Costs of Compliance                                   (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979);
                                                    Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness
                                                    Information, or ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct                  We estimate that this proposed AD                    3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in
                                                    an unsafe condition for all Airbus                      affects 65 airplanes of U.S. registry.                Alaska; and


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                                                      4. Will not have a significant                        (f) Compliance                                          Issued in Renton, Washington, on October
                                                    economic impact, positive or negative,                    Comply with this AD within the                      15, 2015.
                                                    on a substantial number of small entities               compliance times specified, unless already            Jeffrey E. Duven,
                                                    under the criteria of the Regulatory                    done.                                                 Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate,
                                                    Flexibility Act.                                                                                              Aircraft Certification Service.
                                                                                                            (g) One-Time Inspection and Repair
                                                                                                                                                                  [FR Doc. 2015–26691 Filed 10–22–15; 8:45 am]
                                                    List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39                        Within 12 months after the effective date
                                                                                                                                                                  BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
                                                                                                            of this AD: Do the actions required by
                                                      Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation                paragraphs (g)(1), (g)(2), and (g)(3) of this AD,
                                                    safety, Incorporation by reference,                     in accordance with the Accomplishment
                                                    Safety.                                                 Instructions of UTC Aerospace Systems
                                                                                                                                                                  DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
                                                                                                            Service Bulletin 300723–28–03 (V–1577),
                                                    The Proposed Amendment                                                                                        Federal Aviation Administration
                                                                                                            Revision 01, dated July 20, 2015.
                                                      Accordingly, under the authority                        (1) Perform a one-time general visual
                                                                                                            inspection for damage of the outer tank               14 CFR Part 39
                                                    delegated to me by the Administrator,
                                                                                                            sensor harness, and if any damage is found            [Docket No. FAA–2015–3713; Directorate
                                                    the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part
                                                                                                            on the expando sleeving, before further flight,       Identifier 2015–NE–23–AD]
                                                    39 as follows:                                          do a detailed inspection of the underlying
                                                                                                            wires for exposed conductor wires. If any             RIN 2120–AA64
                                                    PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS                                   exposed conductor wire is found, before
                                                    DIRECTIVES                                              further flight, replace the outer wing harness        Airworthiness Directives; Engine
                                                                                                            assembly.                                             Alliance Turbofan Engines
                                                    ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39                   (2) Install new brackets and re-route the           AGENCY: Federal Aviation
                                                    continues to read as follows:                           surge tank overflow sensor harness.
                                                                                                                                                                  Administration (FAA), DOT.
                                                        Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.            (3) Modify the harness protection.
                                                                                                                                                                  ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
                                                                                                            (h) Credit for Previous Actions                       (NPRM).
                                                    § 39.13     [Amended]
                                                                                                              This paragraph provides credit for actions
                                                    ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding                   required by paragraph (g) of this AD, if those        SUMMARY:    We propose to adopt a new
                                                    the following new airworthiness                         actions were performed before the effective           airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
                                                    directive (AD):                                         date of this AD using UTC Aerospace                   Engine Alliance (EA) GP7270 turbofan
                                                                                                            Systems Service Bulletin 300723–28–03 (V–             engines. This proposed AD was
                                                    Airbus: Docket No. FAA–2015–4204;
                                                        Directorate Identifier 2015–NM–001–AD.
                                                                                                            1577), dated October 10, 2014. This service           prompted by reports of the installation
                                                                                                            information is not incorporated by reference          of non-conforming honeycomb seals in
                                                    (a) Comments Due Date                                   in this AD.                                           the high-pressure compressor (HPC)
                                                      We must receive comments by December 7,               (i) Alternative Methods of Compliance                 adjacent to the HPC rotor stage 2 to 5
                                                    2015.                                                   (AMOCs)                                               spool and stage 7 to 9 spool. This
                                                    (b) Affected ADs                                          (1) The Manager, Boston Aircraft                    proposed AD would require removal
                                                                                                            Certification Office (ACO) ANE–150, FAA,              and replacement of the affected HPC
                                                        None.
                                                                                                            has the authority to approve AMOCs for this           rotor stage 2 to 5 and stage 7 to 9 spools.
                                                    (c) Applicability                                       AD, if requested using the procedures found           We are proposing this AD to prevent
                                                      This AD applies to the Airbus airplanes               in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR            failure of the HPC rotor stage 2 to 5 and
                                                    specified in paragraphs (c)(1), (c)(2), (c)(3),         39.19, send your request to your principal            stage 7 to 9 spools, which could lead to
                                                    and (c)(4) of this AD; certificated in any              inspector or local Flight Standards District          uncontained engine failure and damage
                                                    category; modified by Simmonds Precision                Office, as appropriate. If sending information        to the airplane.
                                                    Products, Inc., supplemental type certificate           directly to the manager of the ACO, send it
                                                                                                                                                                  DATES: We must receive comments on
                                                    (STC) ST00092BO (http://rgl.faa.gov/                    to the attention of the person identified in
                                                                                                            paragraph (j)(1) of this AD.
                                                                                                                                                                  this proposed AD by December 22,
                                                    Regulatory_and_Guidance_Library/rgstc.nsf/
                                                                                                              (2) Before using any approved AMOC,                 2015.
                                                    0/D41C5AE8E46B4901862v574900069E004
                                                    ?OpenDocument&Highlight=st00092bo).                     notify your appropriate principal inspector,          ADDRESSES:  You may send comments,
                                                      (1) Model A300 B4–601, B4–603, B4–620,                or lacking a principal inspector, the manager         using the procedures found in 14 CFR
                                                    and B4–622 airplanes.                                   of the local flight standards district office/        11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following
                                                      (2) Model A300 B4–605R and B4–622R                    certificate holding district office.                  methods:
                                                    airplanes.                                              (j) Related Information                                 • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to
                                                      (3) Model A300 F4–605R and F4–622R                                                                          http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the
                                                    airplanes.                                                (1) For more information about this AD,
                                                                                                            contact Marc Ronell, Aerospace Engineer,              instructions for submitting comments.
                                                      (4) Model A300 C4–605R Variant F
                                                    airplanes.                                              Boston ACO, FAA, 12 New England                         • Fax: 202–493–2251.
                                                                                                            Executive Park, Burlington, MA 01803;                   • Mail: U.S. Department of
                                                    (d) Subject                                             phone: 781–238–7776; fax: 781–238–7170;               Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
                                                     Air Transport Association (ATA) of                     email: marc.ronell@faa.gov.                           30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
                                                    America Code 28, Fuel.                                    (2) For service information identified in           W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
                                                                                                            this AD, contact Simmonds Precision                   Washington, DC 20590.
                                                    (e) Reason                                              Products, Inc., A UTC Aerospace Company,                • Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail
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                                                       This AD was prompted by a report of                  100 Panton Road, Vergennes, Vermont 05491;            address above between 9 a.m. and 5
                                                    chafing found on the overflow sensor harness            phone 802–877–2911; fax 802–877–4444;
                                                                                                                                                                  p.m., Monday through Friday, except
                                                    of the surge tank, and subsequent contact               Internet http://www.utcaerospace
                                                    between the electrical wiring and fuel tank             systems.com. You may view this referenced             Federal holidays.
                                                    structure. We are issuing this AD to prevent            service information at the FAA, Transport               For service information identified in
                                                    chafing of the harness and subsequent                   Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW.,           this proposed AD, contact Engine
                                                    contact between the electrical wiring and fuel          Renton, WA. For information on the                    Alliance, 400 Main St., East Hartford,
                                                    tank structure, which could result in                   availability of this material at the FAA, call        CT 06108, M/S 169–10, phone: 800–
                                                    electrical arcing and a fuel tank explosion.            425–227–1221.                                         565–0140; email: help24@pw.utc.com;


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Document Created: 2015-12-14 15:32:16
Document Modified: 2015-12-14 15:32:16
CategoryRegulatory Information
CollectionFederal Register
sudoc ClassAE 2.7:
GS 4.107:
AE 2.106:
PublisherOffice of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
SectionProposed Rules
ActionNotice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
DatesWe must receive comments on this proposed AD by December 7, 2015.
ContactMarc Ronell, Aerospace Engineer, Boston Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, 12 New England Executive Park, Burlington, MA 01803; phone: 781-238-7776; fax: 781-238-7170; email: [email protected]
FR Citation80 FR 64371 
RIN Number2120-AA64
CFR AssociatedAir Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety

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