80 FR 68429 - Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 214 (November 5, 2015)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 214 (November 5, 2015)
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| FR Document | 2015-27688 |
[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 214 (Thursday, November 5, 2015)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 68429-68432] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2015-27688] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2015-4211; Directorate Identifier 2015-NM-150-AD; Amendment 39-18311; AD 2015-22-06] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of Transportation (DOT). ACTION: Final rule; request for comments. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Airbus Model A318, A319, A320, and A321 series airplanes. This AD was prompted by reports of spoiler and elevator computer (SEC) latent failures; an undetected loss of a SEC in flight will result in loss in redundancy for elevator control. This AD requires revising the After Start Normal Procedures section of the airplane flight manual (AFM) to provide procedures that will address this loss of redundancy. We are issuing this AD to ensure that the flightcrew has procedures to address loss of redundancy of SEC 1 and SEC 2. A SEC failure, in conjunction with a loss of trimmable horizontal stabilizer (THS) electrical control due to jamming or rupture, could result in failure of an elevator and aileron computer, and consequent loss of elevator control and reduced control of the airplane. DATES: This AD becomes effective November 20, 2015. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of November 20, 2015. We must receive comments on this AD by December 21, 2015. ADDRESSES: You may send comments, using the procedures found in 14 CFR 11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following methods:Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments. Fax: 202-493-2251. Mail: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590. Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. For service information identified in this AD, contact Airbus, 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 account.airworth-eas@airbus.com; Internet http://www.airbus.com. You may view this referenced service information at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 425-227-1221. It is also available on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2015- 4211. 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- 4211; or in person at the Docket Operations office between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket contains this AD, the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and [[Page 68430]] 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: Discussion The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical Agent for the Member States of the European Union, has issued EASA Airworthiness Directive 2015-0191, dated September 22, 2015 (correction September 25, 2015) (referred to after this as the Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or ``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for all Airbus Model A318, A319, A320, and A321 series airplanes. The MCAI states: With the introduction of new Spoiler and Elevator Computer (SEC) hardware C Part Number (P/N) B372CAM0100 with software standards 122, 124 and 125 (identified by P/N B372CAM0101, P/N B372CAM0102 and P/N B372CAM0103, respectively), some airlines have reported receiving maintenance messages, e.g. ``SEC OR WIRING FROM L or R ELEV POS MON XDCR'' and/or ``SEC OR WIRING FROM G or Y ELEV POS XDCR'', which are associated with servo control or elevator transducer monitoring. Such messages are triggered by a short data inconsistency due to power transients, when the engines are started. This condition, if not corrected, could lead to an undetected loss of redundancy during flight if an affected SEC cannot control the related elevator servo control(s), possibly resulting in reduced control of the aeroplane. It was determined that, to recover full redundancy, a reset of SEC 1 and SEC 2 must be done after engines start and Airbus have developed an Airplane Flight Manual (AFM) Temporary Revision (TR), published as TR 572 Issue 1.1, to provide the necessary flight crew procedure. Required actions include revising the After Start Normal Procedures section of the AFM to provide procedures that will address this loss of redundancy. You may examine the MCAI on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2015- 4211. Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 Airbus has issued A318/A319/A320/A321 Temporary Revision TR572, Issue 1.0, dated August 13, 2015, to the Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 Airplane Flight Manual. The service information describes the reset of SEC 1 and SEC 2 that must be done after engines start. This service information is reasonably available because the interested parties have access to it through their normal course of business or by the means identified in the ADDRESSES section of this AD. FAA's Determination and Requirements of This AD This product has been approved by the aviation authority of another country, and is approved for operation in the United States. Pursuant to our bilateral agreement with the State of Design Authority, we have been notified of the unsafe condition described in the MCAI and service information referenced above. We are issuing this AD because we evaluated all pertinent information and determined the unsafe condition exists and is likely to exist or develop on other products of these same type designs. FAA's Determination of the Effective Date An unsafe condition exists that requires the immediate adoption of this AD. The FAA has found that the risk to the flying public justifies waiving notice and comment prior to adoption of this rule because a SEC failure in conjunction with a loss of THS electrical control due to jamming or rupture, could result in failure of an elevator and aileron computer, and consequent loss of elevator control and reduced control of the airplane. Therefore, we determined that notice and opportunity for public comment before issuing this AD are impracticable and that good cause exists for making this amendment effective in fewer than 30 days. Comments Invited This AD is a final rule that involves requirements affecting flight safety, and we did not precede it by notice and opportunity for public comment. We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or arguments about this AD. Send your comments to an address listed under the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2015-4211; Directorate Identifier 2015-NM-150-AD'' at the beginning of your comments. We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory, economic, environmental, and energy aspects of this AD. We will consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend this AD based on those comments. We will post all comments we receive, without change, to http://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information you provide. We will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal contact we receive about this AD. Costs of Compliance We estimate that this AD affects 959 airplanes of U.S. registry. We also estimate that it will take about 1 work-hour per product to comply with the basic requirements of this AD. The average labor rate is $85 per work-hour. Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of this AD on U.S. operators to be $81,515, or $85 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 AD will not have federalism implications under Executive Order 13132. This AD will not have a substantial direct effect on the States, on the relationship between the national government and the States, or on the distribution of power and responsibilities among the various levels of government. For the reasons discussed above, I certify that this AD: 1. Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive Order 12866; 2. Is not a ``significant rule'' under the DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); 3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska; and 4. Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. [[Page 68431]] List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by reference, Safety. Adoption of the Amendment Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator, the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows: PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES 0 1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows: Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. Sec. 39.13 [Amended] 0 2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness directive (AD): 2015-22-06 Airbus: Amendment 39-18311. Docket No. FAA-2015-4211; Directorate Identifier 2015-NM-150-AD. (a) Effective Date This AD becomes effective November 20, 2015. (b) Affected ADs None. (c) Applicability This AD applies to the Airbus airplanes, certificated in any category, identified in paragraphs (c)(1) through (c)(4) of this AD, all manufacturer serial numbers. (1) Airbus Model A318-111, -112, -121, and -122 airplanes. (2) Airbus Model A319-111, -112, -113, -114, -115, -131, -132, and -133 airplanes. (3) Airbus Model A320-211, -212, -214, -231, -232, and -233 airplanes. (4) Airbus Model A321-111, -112, -131, -211, -212, -213, -231, and -232 airplanes. (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 27, Flight Controls. (e) Reason This AD was prompted by reports of spoiler and elevator computer (SEC) latent failures; an undetected loss of a SEC in flight will result in loss in redundancy for elevator control. This AD requires revising the After Start Normal Procedures section of the airplane fight manual (AFM) to provide procedures that will address this loss of redundancy. We are issuing this AD to ensure that the flightcrew has procedures to address loss of redundancy of SEC 1 and SEC 2. A SEC failure, in conjunction with a loss of trimmable horizontal stabilizer (THS) electrical control due to jamming or rupture, could result in failure of an elevator and aileron computer, and consequent loss of elevator control and reduced control of the airplane. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Airplane Flight Manual Revision For airplanes equipped with SEC hardware C part number (P/N) B372CAM0100 with software standard 122 (P/N B372CAM0101), 124 (P/N B372CAM0102), or 125 (P/N B372CAM0103), on SEC position 1 or 2, or both: Within 30 days after the effective date of this AD, revise the After Start Normal Procedures section of the AFM to include the statement specified in figure 1 to paragraph (g) of this AD. This may be done by inserting a copy of this AD, or Airbus A318/A319/ A320/A321 Temporary Revision TR572, Issue 1.0, dated August 13, 2015, to the Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 Airplane Flight Manual, into the applicable AFM. Figure 1 to Paragraph (g) of This AD--AFM Temporary Revision ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------------------- AFTER START NORMAL PROCEDURE After both engines start: Turn OFF then ON SEC 1 and SEC 2 one after another. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Note 1 to paragraph (g) of this AD: When a statement identical to that in figure 1 to paragraph (g) of this AD has been included in the After Start Normal Procedures section of the general revisions of the AFM, the general revisions may be inserted into the AFM, and the copy of this AD or Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 Temporary Revision TR572, Issue 1.0, dated August 13, 2015, may be removed from the AFM. Note 2 to paragraph (g) of this AD: Airbus Operations Engineering Bulletin OEB-50 provides additional information on the subject addressed by this AD. (h) Optional Modification Modification of an airplane by installation of SEC hardware C with software standard 126 (P/N B372CAM0104) (Airbus Modification 161208) allows removal of the AFM revision required by paragraph (g) of this AD for that airplane. (i) Parts Installation Limitation For all airplanes: As of the effective date of this AD, do not install SEC hardware C P/N B372CAM0100 with software standard 122 (P/N B372CAM0101), 124 (P/N B372CAM0102), or 125 (P/N B372CAM0103), on SEC position 1 or 2, or both, on any airplane, unless the AFM of the airplane is revised concurrently with that installation, as required by paragraph (g) of this AD. (j) Other FAA AD Provisions The following provisions also apply to this AD: (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your request to your principal inspector or local Flight Standards District Office, as appropriate. If sending information directly to the International Branch, send it to ATTN: 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: 9-ANM-116-AMOC-REQUESTS@faa.gov. Before using any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager of the local flight standards district office/certificate holding district office. The AMOC approval letter must specifically reference this AD. (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any requirement in this AD to obtain corrective actions from a manufacturer, the action must be accomplished using a method approved by the Manager, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA); or Airbus's EASA Design Organization Approval (DOA). If approved by the DOA, the approval must include the DOA-authorized signature. (k) Special Flight Permits Special flight permits, as described in Section 21.197 and Section 21.199 of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR 21.197 and 21.199), are not allowed. (l) Related Information Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA Airworthiness Directive 2015-0191, dated September 22, 2015 (corrected September 25, 2015), for related information. You may examine the MCAI on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2015-4211. (m) Material Incorporated by Reference (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference (IBR) of the service information listed in this paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. (2) You must use this service information as applicable to do the actions required by this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise. (i) Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 Temporary Revision TR572, Issue 1.0, dated August 13, 2015, to the Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 Airplane Flight Manual. (ii) Reserved. (3) For service information identified in this AD, contact Airbus SAS, Airworthiness Office--EAL, 1 Rond Point Maurice Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61 93 45 80; email airworthiness.A330-A340@airbus.com; Internet http://www.airbus.com. (4) You may view this service information at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 425-227-1221. (5) You may view this service information that is incorporated by reference at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For information on the availability of this material at NARA, call 202-741-6030, or go to: http:// [[Page 68432]] www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html. Issued in Renton, Washington, on October 22, 2015. Jeffrey E. Duven, Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2015-27688 Filed 11-4-15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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manages the Agency’s chartering (b) Additional Information. You may redundancy. We are issuing this AD to
activities; and analyzes policy and obtain more information on the FCA’s ensure that the flightcrew has
strategic risks to the System. organization by visiting our Web site at procedures to address loss of
(6) Office of Management Services. http://www.fca.gov. You may also redundancy of SEC 1 and SEC 2. A SEC
The Office of Management Services contact the Office of Congressional and failure, in conjunction with a loss of
provides financial management services. Public Affairs: trimmable horizontal stabilizer (THS)
It administers the Agency’s human (1) In writing at FCA, 1501 Farm electrical control due to jamming or
resources management program, Credit Drive, McLean, Virginia 22102– rupture, could result in failure of an
contracts, procurement, mail services, 5090; elevator and aileron computer, and
and payroll. (2) By email at info-line@fca.gov; or consequent loss of elevator control and
(7) Office of Secondary Market (3) By telephone at (703) 883–4056. reduced control of the airplane.
Oversight. The Office of Secondary DATES: This AD becomes effective
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November 20, 2015.
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as of November 20, 2015.
(8) Secretary to the Board. The ■ 4. The authority citation for part 606 We must receive comments on this
Secretary to the Board serves as the continues to read as follows: AD by December 21, 2015.
parliamentarian for the Board and keeps ADDRESSES: You may send comments,
permanent and complete records and Authority: 29 U.S.C. 794.
using the procedures found in 14 CFR
minutes of the acts and proceedings of § 606.670 [Amended] 11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following
the Board. methods:
■ 5. Amend § 606.670 by removing the
(9) Office of the Chief Operating
words ‘‘Director, Equal Employment • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to
Officer. The Chief Operating Officer has http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the
broad responsibility for planning, Opportunity’’ and adding in their place,
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Opportunity and Inclusion Director’’ in • Fax: 202–493–2251.
of the Offices of Management Services,
paragraph (i). • Mail: U.S. Department of
Information Technology, Examination, Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
Regulatory Policy, and General Counsel Dated: October 30, 2015. 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
in accordance with the operating Dale L. Aultman, W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
philosophy and policies of the FCA Secretary, Farm Credit Administration Board. Washington, DC 20590.
Board. [FR Doc. 2015–28244 Filed 11–4–15; 8:45 am] • Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of
(10) Designated Agency Ethics BILLING CODE 6705–01–P Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
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Official is designated by the FCA W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
Chairman to administer the provisions DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5
of title I of the Ethics in Government Act p.m., Monday through Friday, except
of 1978, as amended, to coordinate and Federal Aviation Administration Federal holidays.
manage FCA’s ethics program, and to For service information identified in
provide liaison to the Office of 14 CFR Part 39 this AD, contact Airbus, Airworthiness
Government Ethics with regard to all Office—EIAS, 1 Rond Point Maurice
[Docket No. FAA–2015–4211; Directorate
aspects of FCA’s ethics program. Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France;
Identifier 2015–NM–150–AD; Amendment
(11) Office of Information Technology. 39–18311; AD 2015–22–06] telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5
The Office of Information Technology 61 93 44 51; email account.airworth-
manages information resources RIN 2120–AA64 eas@airbus.com; Internet http://
management program and delivers the www.airbus.com. You may view this
Agency’s information technology, data Airworthiness Directives; Airbus
referenced service information at the
analysis infrastructure, and the security Airplanes
FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate,
supporting Agency technology AGENCY: Federal Aviation 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA.
resources. Administration (FAA), Department of For information on the availability of
(12) Equal Employment Opportunity Transportation (DOT). this material at the FAA, call 425–227–
and Inclusion. The Office of Equal ACTION: Final rule; request for 1221. It is also available on the Internet
Employment Opportunity and Inclusion comments. at http://www.regulations.gov by
manages and directs the Agency-wide searching for and locating Docket No.
Diversity, Inclusion, and Equal SUMMARY: We are adopting a new FAA–2015–4211.
Employment Opportunity Program for airworthiness directive (AD) for all
FCA and FCSIC. The office serves as the Airbus Model A318, A319, A320, and Examining the AD Docket
chief liaison with the Equal A321 series airplanes. This AD was You may examine the AD docket on
Employment Opportunity Commission prompted by reports of spoiler and the Internet at http://
and the Office of Personnel Management elevator computer (SEC) latent failures; www.regulations.gov by searching for
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on all Equal Employment Opportunity, an undetected loss of a SEC in flight and locating Docket No. FAA–2015–
diversity, and inclusion issues. The will result in loss in redundancy for 4211; or in person at the Docket
office provides counsel and leadership elevator control. This AD requires Operations office between 9 a.m. and 5
to Agency management to carry out its revising the After Start Normal p.m., Monday through Friday, except
continuing policy and program of Procedures section of the airplane flight Federal holidays. The AD docket
nondiscrimination, affirmative action, manual (AFM) to provide procedures contains this AD, the regulatory
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List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 (f) Compliance Flight Standards District Office, as
Comply with this AD within the appropriate. If sending information directly
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation compliance times specified, unless already to the International Branch, send it to ATTN:
safety, Incorporation by reference, done. Sanjay Ralhan, Aerospace Engineer,
Safety. International Branch, ANM–116, Transport
(g) Airplane Flight Manual Revision Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind
Adoption of the Amendment For airplanes equipped with SEC hardware Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356;
C part number (P/N) B372CAM0100 with telephone 425–227–1405; fax 425–227–1149.
Accordingly, under the authority software standard 122 (P/N B372CAM0101), Information may be emailed to: 9-ANM-116-
delegated to me by the Administrator, 124 (P/N B372CAM0102), or 125 (P/N AMOC-REQUESTS@faa.gov. Before using
the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as B372CAM0103), on SEC position 1 or 2, or any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate
follows: both: Within 30 days after the effective date principal inspector, or lacking a principal
of this AD, revise the After Start Normal inspector, the manager of the local flight
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS Procedures section of the AFM to include the standards district office/certificate holding
DIRECTIVES statement specified in figure 1 to paragraph district office. The AMOC approval letter
(g) of this AD. This may be done by inserting must specifically reference this AD.
a copy of this AD, or Airbus A318/A319/ (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any
■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 A320/A321 Temporary Revision TR572, requirement in this AD to obtain corrective
continues to read as follows: Issue 1.0, dated August 13, 2015, to the actions from a manufacturer, the action must
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 Airplane be accomplished using a method approved
Flight Manual, into the applicable AFM. by the Manager, International Branch, ANM–
§ 39.13 [Amended] 116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or
FIGURE 1 TO PARAGRAPH (g) OF THIS the European Aviation Safety Agency
■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding AD—AFM TEMPORARY REVISION (EASA); or Airbus’s EASA Design
the following new airworthiness Organization Approval (DOA). If approved by
directive (AD): the DOA, the approval must include the
AFTER START NORMAL PROCEDURE
DOA-authorized signature.
2015–22–06 Airbus: Amendment 39–18311. After both engines start:
Docket No. FAA–2015–4211; Directorate Turn OFF then ON SEC 1 and SEC 2 one (k) Special Flight Permits
Identifier 2015–NM–150–AD. after another. Special flight permits, as described in
Section 21.197 and Section 21.199 of the
(a) Effective Date Note 1 to paragraph (g) of this AD: When Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR 21.197
This AD becomes effective November 20, a statement identical to that in figure 1 to and 21.199), are not allowed.
2015. paragraph (g) of this AD has been included
in the After Start Normal Procedures section (l) Related Information
(b) Affected ADs of the general revisions of the AFM, the Refer to Mandatory Continuing
None. general revisions may be inserted into the Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA
AFM, and the copy of this AD or Airbus Airworthiness Directive 2015–0191, dated
(c) Applicability A318/A319/A320/A321 Temporary Revision September 22, 2015 (corrected September 25,
This AD applies to the Airbus airplanes, TR572, Issue 1.0, dated August 13, 2015, may 2015), for related information. You may
certificated in any category, identified in be removed from the AFM. examine the MCAI on the Internet at http://
paragraphs (c)(1) through (c)(4) of this AD, all Note 2 to paragraph (g) of this AD: Airbus www.regulations.gov by searching for and
manufacturer serial numbers. Operations Engineering Bulletin OEB–50 locating Docket No. FAA–2015–4211.
(1) Airbus Model A318–111, –112, –121, provides additional information on the (m) Material Incorporated by Reference
and –122 airplanes. subject addressed by this AD.
(2) Airbus Model A319–111, –112, –113, (1) The Director of the Federal Register
–114, –115, –131, –132, and –133 airplanes. (h) Optional Modification approved the incorporation by reference
(3) Airbus Model A320–211, –212, –214, (IBR) of the service information listed in this
Modification of an airplane by installation
paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR
–231, –232, and –233 airplanes. of SEC hardware C with software standard
part 51.
(4) Airbus Model A321–111, –112, –131, 126 (P/N B372CAM0104) (Airbus
(2) You must use this service information
–211, –212, –213, –231, and –232 airplanes. Modification 161208) allows removal of the
AFM revision required by paragraph (g) of as applicable to do the actions required by
(d) Subject this AD for that airplane. this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise.
(i) Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321
Air Transport Association (ATA) of
(i) Parts Installation Limitation Temporary Revision TR572, Issue 1.0, dated
America Code 27, Flight Controls.
For all airplanes: As of the effective date August 13, 2015, to the Airbus A318/A319/
(e) Reason of this AD, do not install SEC hardware C P/ A320/A321 Airplane Flight Manual.
N B372CAM0100 with software standard 122 (ii) Reserved.
This AD was prompted by reports of
(P/N B372CAM0101), 124 (P/N (3) For service information identified in
spoiler and elevator computer (SEC) latent
B372CAM0102), or 125 (P/N B372CAM0103), this AD, contact Airbus SAS, Airworthiness
failures; an undetected loss of a SEC in flight
on SEC position 1 or 2, or both, on any Office—EAL, 1 Rond Point Maurice Bellonte,
will result in loss in redundancy for elevator 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone +33
control. This AD requires revising the After airplane, unless the AFM of the airplane is
revised concurrently with that installation, as 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61 93 45 80; email
Start Normal Procedures section of the airworthiness.A330-A340@airbus.com;
required by paragraph (g) of this AD.
airplane fight manual (AFM) to provide Internet http://www.airbus.com.
procedures that will address this loss of (j) Other FAA AD Provisions (4) You may view this service information
redundancy. We are issuing this AD to The following provisions also apply to this at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate,
ensure that the flightcrew has procedures to AD: 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For
address loss of redundancy of SEC 1 and SEC
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(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance information on the availability of this
2. A SEC failure, in conjunction with a loss (AMOCs): The Manager, International material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221.
of trimmable horizontal stabilizer (THS) Branch, ANM–116, Transport Airplane (5) You may view this service information
electrical control due to jamming or rupture, Directorate, FAA, has the authority to that is incorporated by reference at the
could result in failure of an elevator and approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested National Archives and Records
aileron computer, and consequent loss of using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. Administration (NARA). For information on
elevator control and reduced control of the In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your the availability of this material at NARA, call
airplane. request to your principal inspector or local 202–741–6030, or go to: http://
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![68432 Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 214 / Thursday, November 5, 2015 / Rules and Regulations
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr- 30063; phone: 770–494–5444; fax: 770– residual strength of a certain
locations.html. 494–5445; email: ams.portal@lmco.com; circumferential fuselage splice, which
Issued in Renton, Washington, on October Internet http:// could lead to rapid decompression of
22, 2015. www.lockheedmartin.com/ams/tools/ the cabin and potential loss of the
Jeffrey E. Duven, TechPubs.html. You may view this airplane.
Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate,
referenced service information at the
Comments
Aircraft Certification Service. FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate,
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. We gave the public the opportunity to
[FR Doc. 2015–27688 Filed 11–4–15; 8:45 am]
For information on the availability of participate in developing this AD. We
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
this material at the FAA, call 425–227– received no comments on the NPRM (80
1221. It is also available on the Internet FR 30391, May 28, 2015) or on the
at http://www.regulations.gov by determination of the cost to the public.
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
searching for and locating Docket No. Conclusion
Federal Aviation Administration FAA–2015–1425.
We reviewed the relevant data and
Examining the AD Docket determined that air safety and the
14 CFR Part 39
You may examine the AD docket on public interest require adopting this AD
[Docket No. FAA–2015–1425; Directorate the Internet at http:// as proposed except for minor editorial
Identifier 2014–NM–185–AD; Amendment changes. We have determined that these
www.regulations.gov by searching for
39–18312; AD 2015–22–07] minor changes:
and locating Docket No. FAA–2015–
RIN 2120–AA64 1425; or in person at the Docket • Are consistent with the intent that
Management Facility between 9 a.m. was proposed in the NPRM (80 FR
Airworthiness Directives; Lockheed and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, 30391, May 28, 2015) for correcting the
Martin Corporation/Lockheed Martin except Federal holidays. The AD docket unsafe condition; and
Aeronautics Company Airplanes contains this AD, the regulatory • Do not add any additional burden
evaluation, any comments received, and upon the public than was already
AGENCY: Federal Aviation proposed in the NPRM (80 FR 30391,
Administration (FAA), DOT. other information. The address for the
Docket Office (phone: 800–647–5527) is May 28, 2015).
ACTION: Final rule.
Docket Management Facility, U.S. Related Service Information Under 1
SUMMARY: We are adopting a new Department of Transportation, Docket CFR Part 51
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Operations, M–30, West Building
We reviewed Lockheed Martin Electra
Lockheed Martin Corporation/Lockheed Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200
Service Bulletin 88/SB–722, dated April
Martin Aeronautics Company Model New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington,
30, 2014. This service bulletin describes
188 series airplanes. This AD was DC 20590.
procedures for doing the following
prompted by an evaluation by the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Carl actions:
design approval holder (DAH) Gray, Aerospace Engineer, Airframe • A general visual inspection (GVI)
indicating that the circumferential Branch, ACE–117A, FAA, Atlanta for corrosion and previous repairs,
fuselage splice at fuselage-station (FS) Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), 1701 severed stringers, cracking, and loose or
695 is subject to widespread fatigue Columbia Avenue, College Park, GA distressed fasteners of the forward and
damage (WFD). This AD requires an 30337; phone: 404–474–5554; fax: 404– aft ends of the stringer splices of
inspection for corrosion and previous 474–5605; email: carl.w.gray@faa.gov. stringers 1–7 and 66–72, and corrective
repairs, severed stringers, cracking, and SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: actions if necessary.
loose or distressed fasteners of the • At stringers 1–7 and 66–72,
forward and aft ends of the stringer Discussion
removing the four rivets common to the
splices of certain stringers, inspection We issued a notice of proposed stringer and splice member at the
for cracking and modification of certain rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR forward and aft ends of the splice and
fastener holes common to the stringer part 39 by adding an AD that would doing a bolt hole eddy current (BHEC)
and splice member at the forward and apply to certain Lockheed Martin inspection or an equivalent inspection
aft ends of the splice, and related Corporation/Lockheed Martin procedure for cracking in each of the
investigative and corrective actions if Aeronautics Company Model 188 series fastener holes, and corrective actions if
necessary. We are issuing this AD to airplanes. The NPRM published in the necessary.
prevent loss of residual strength of the Federal Register on May 28, 2015 (80 • Corrective actions for cracked holes
circumferential fuselage splice at FS FR 30391). The NPRM was prompted by include reaming to the maximum
695, which could lead to rapid an evaluation by the DAH indicating permissible hole diameter of the next
decompression of the cabin and that a certain circumferential fuselage larger size rivet. If a crack indication
potential loss of the airplane. splice is subject to WFD. The NPRM remains after reaming, this service
DATES: This AD is effective December proposed to require an inspection for information specifies repairing the
10, 2015. corrosion and previous repairs, severed cracked stringer.
The Director of the Federal Register stringers, cracking, and loose or • If a severed stringer is found during
approved the incorporation by reference distressed fasteners of the forward and the GVI, doing related investigative
of a certain publication listed in this AD aft ends of the stringer splices of certain actions of an eddy current surface scan
jstallworth on DSK7TPTVN1PROD with RULES
as of December 10, 2015. stringers, inspection for cracking and inspection for cracking of the fuselage
ADDRESSES: For service information modification of certain fastener holes skin at the skin-to-stringer attachments
identified in this AD, contact Lockheed common to the stringer and splice immediately forward and aft of the
Martin Corporation/Lockheed Martin member at the forward and aft ends of stringer break and confirming skin
Aeronautics Company, Airworthiness the splice, and related investigative and cracks with a dye penetrant inspection.
Office, Dept. 6A0M, Zone 0252, Column corrective actions if necessary. We are Corrective actions include repairing the
P–58, 86 S. Cobb Drive, Marietta, GA issuing this AD to prevent loss of severed stringer or skin cracks.
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| Category | Regulatory Information | |
| Collection | Federal Register | |
| sudoc Class | AE 2.7: GS 4.107: AE 2.106: | |
| Publisher | Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration | |
| Section | Rules and Regulations | |
| Action | Final rule; request for comments. | |
| Dates | This AD becomes effective November 20, 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 68429 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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