80_FR_70116 80 FR 69898 - Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Defense and Space S.A. (Formerly Known as Construcciones Aeronauticas, S.A.) Airplanes

80 FR 69898 - Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Defense and Space S.A. (Formerly Known as Construcciones Aeronauticas, S.A.) Airplanes

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 218 (November 12, 2015)

Page Range69898-69899
FR Document2015-28560

We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Airbus Defense and Space S.A. (formerly known as Construcciones Aeronauticas, S.A.) Model CN-235-200 and CN-235-300 airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by reports of false engine fire warning events, which consequently led to engine in-flight shut down. This proposed AD would require modification of the location and routing of the engine fire detection system. We are proposing this AD to prevent unnecessary engine in-flight shut down, which could result in reduced controllability of the airplane.

Federal Register, Volume 80 Issue 218 (Thursday, November 12, 2015)
[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 218 (Thursday, November 12, 2015)]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2015-4809; Directorate Identifier 2015-NM-012-AD]
RIN 2120-AA64


Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Defense and Space S.A. (Formerly 
Known as Construcciones Aeronauticas, S.A.) 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 Defense and Space S.A. (formerly known as Construcciones 
Aeronauticas, S.A.) Model CN-235-200 and CN-235-300 airplanes. This 
proposed AD was prompted by reports of false engine fire warning 
events, which consequently led to engine in-flight shut down. This 
proposed AD would require modification of the location and routing of 
the engine fire detection system. We are proposing this AD to prevent 
unnecessary engine in-flight shut down, which could result in reduced 
controllability of the airplane.

DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by December 28, 
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 
EADS-CASA, Military Transport Aircraft Division (MTAD), Integrated 
Customer Services (ICS), Technical Services, Avenida de Arag[oacute]n 
404, 28022 Madrid, Spain; telephone +34 91 585 55 84; fax +34 91 585 55 
05; email [email protected]; Internet http://www.eads.net. 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-
4809; 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: Shahram Daneshmandi, Aerospace 
Engineer, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane 
Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; 
telephone 425-227-1112; fax 425-227-1149.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Comments Invited

    We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or 
arguments about this proposed AD. Send your comments to an address 
listed under the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2015-4809; 
Directorate Identifier 2015-NM-012-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, has issued EASA 
Airworthiness Directive 2015-0011, dated January 20, 2015 (referred to 
after this as the Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or 
``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for certain Defense and 
Space S.A. (formerly known as Construcciones Aeronauticas, S.A.) Model 
CN-235-200 and CN-235-300 airplanes. The MCAI states:

    Several cases of false engine fire warning events were reported, 
which consequently led to engine in-flight shut down (IFSD) executed 
by the flightcrew using the appropriate emergency procedures. 
Subsequent investigation determined that these false engine fire 
warnings were the result of insufficient insulation capability of 
the engine fire detection system. This allowed penetration of 
moisture into the fire detector connectors, reducing the insulation 
resistance between the inner electrode and connector housing below 
the required values.
    This condition, if not corrected, could lead to further cases of 
unnecessary engine IFSD, possibly resulting in reduced control of 
the aeroplane.
    To address this potential unsafe condition, EADS-CASA issued 
Service Bulletin (SB) SB235-26-0006 providing modification 
instructions.
    For the reasons described above, this [EASA] AD requires 
modification of the location and routing of the engine fire 
detection system.

    You may examine the MCAI in the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2015-
4809.

Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51

    EADS CASA has issued Service Bulletin SB-235-26-0006, dated July 8, 
2014. The service information describes procedures for modifying the 
engine fire detection system. This service information is reasonably 
available because the interested parties have access to it through 
their normal course of business or by the means identified in the 
ADDRESSES section of this NPRM.

FAA's Determination and Requirements of This Proposed AD

    This product has been approved by the aviation authority of another 
country, and is approved for operation in the United States. Pursuant 
to our bilateral agreement with the State of Design Authority, we have 
been notified of the unsafe condition described in the MCAI and service 
information referenced above. We are proposing this AD because we 
evaluated all pertinent information and determined an unsafe condition 
exists and is likely to exist or develop on other products of these 
same type designs.

Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this proposed AD affects 24 airplanes of U.S. 
registry.
    We also estimate that it would take about 75 work-hours per product 
to comply with the basic requirements of this proposed AD. The average 
labor rate is $85 per work-hour. Required

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parts would cost about $1,577 per product. Based on these figures, we 
estimate the cost of this proposed AD on U.S. operators to be $190,848, 
or $7,952 per product.

Authority for This Rulemaking

    Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to 
issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the 
authority of the FAA Administrator. ``Subtitle VII: Aviation 
Programs,'' describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's 
authority.
    We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in 
``Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: General 
requirements.'' Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with 
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing 
regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator 
finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within 
the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition 
that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this 
rulemaking action.

Regulatory Findings

    We determined that this proposed AD would not have federalism 
implications under Executive Order 13132. This proposed AD would not 
have a substantial direct effect on the States, on the relationship 
between the national Government and the States, or on the distribution 
of power and responsibilities among the various levels of government.
    For the reasons discussed above, I certify this proposed 
regulation:
    1. Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive Order 
12866;
    2. Is not a ``significant rule'' under the DOT Regulatory Policies 
and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979);
    3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska; and
    4. Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or 
negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria 
of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.

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 Defense and Space S.A. (formerly known as Construcciones 
Aeronauticas, S.A.): Docket No. FAA-2015-4809; Directorate 
Identifier 2015-NM-012-AD.

(a) Comments Due Date

    We must receive comments by December 28, 2015.

(b) Affected ADs

    None.

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to the Airbus Defense and Space S.A. (formerly 
known as Construcciones Aeronauticas, S.A.) Model CN-235-200 and CN-
235-300 airplanes, certificated in any category, manufacturer serial 
numbers C-018 through C-211 inclusive.

(d) Subject

    Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 26, Fire 
Protection.

(e) Reason

    This AD was prompted by reports of false engine fire warning 
events, which consequently led to engine in-flight shut down. We are 
issuing this AD to prevent unnecessary in-flight-shutdown of an 
engine, which could result in reduced controllability of the 
airplane.

(f) Compliance

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

(g) Modification of Engine Fire Extinguishing/Detection System

    Within 18 months after the effective date of this AD: Modify the 
location and routing of the engine fire detection system, in 
accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of EADS CASA Service 
Bulletin SB-235-26-0006, dated July 8, 2014.

(h) 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: Shahram 
Daneshmandi, Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, ANM-116, 
Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, 
WA 98057-3356; telephone 425-227-1112; fax 425-227-1149. Information 
may be emailed to: [email protected]. Before using any 
approved AMOC, notify your appropriate principal inspector, or 
lacking a principal inspector, the manager of the local flight 
standards district office/certificate holding district office. The 
AMOC approval letter must specifically reference this AD.
    (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any requirement in this AD 
to obtain corrective actions from a manufacturer, the action must be 
accomplished using a method approved by the Manager, International 
Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or the 
European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA); or EADS CASA's EASA Design 
Organization Approval (DOA). If approved by the DOA, the approval 
must include the DOA-authorized signature.

(i) Related Information

    (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information 
(MCAI) EASA Airworthiness Directive 2015-0011, dated January 20, 
2015, for related information. This MCAI may be found in the AD 
docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching 
for and locating Docket No. FAA-2015-4809.
    (2) For service information identified in this AD, contact EADS-
CASA, Military Transport Aircraft Division (MTAD), Integrated 
Customer Services (ICS), Technical Services, Avenida de 
Arag[oacute]n 404, 28022 Madrid, Spain; telephone +34 91 585 55 84; 
fax +34 91 585 55 05; email [email protected]; 
Internet http://www.eads.net.You may view this service information 
at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., 
Renton, WA. For information on the availability of this material at 
the FAA, call 425-227-1221.

    Issued in Renton, Washington, on October 30, 2015.
Michael Kaszycki,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification 
Service.
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                                                    DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION                            view this referenced service information              Model CN–235–200 and CN–235–300
                                                                                                            at the FAA, Transport Airplane                        airplanes. The MCAI states:
                                                    Federal Aviation Administration                         Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW.,                       Several cases of false engine fire warning
                                                                                                            Renton, WA. For information on the                    events were reported, which consequently
                                                    14 CFR Part 39                                          availability of this material at the FAA,             led to engine in-flight shut down (IFSD)
                                                                                                            call 425–227–1221.                                    executed by the flightcrew using the
                                                    [Docket No. FAA–2015–4809; Directorate
                                                                                                                                                                  appropriate emergency procedures.
                                                    Identifier 2015–NM–012–AD]                              Examining the AD Docket                               Subsequent investigation determined that
                                                    RIN 2120–AA64                                              You may examine the AD docket on                   these false engine fire warnings were the
                                                                                                                                                                  result of insufficient insulation capability of
                                                                                                            the Internet at http://                               the engine fire detection system. This
                                                    Airworthiness Directives; Airbus                        www.regulations.gov by searching for
                                                    Defense and Space S.A. (Formerly                                                                              allowed penetration of moisture into the fire
                                                                                                            and locating Docket No. FAA–2015–                     detector connectors, reducing the insulation
                                                    Known as Construcciones                                 4809; or in person at the Docket                      resistance between the inner electrode and
                                                    Aeronauticas, S.A.) Airplanes                           Management Facility between 9 a.m.                    connector housing below the required values.
                                                    AGENCY: Federal Aviation                                and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,                       This condition, if not corrected, could lead
                                                                                                            except Federal holidays. The AD docket                to further cases of unnecessary engine IFSD,
                                                    Administration (FAA), DOT.
                                                                                                            contains this proposed AD, the                        possibly resulting in reduced control of the
                                                    ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking                                                                         aeroplane.
                                                    (NPRM).                                                 regulatory evaluation, any comments                      To address this potential unsafe condition,
                                                                                                            received, and other information. The                  EADS–CASA issued Service Bulletin (SB)
                                                    SUMMARY:   We propose to adopt a new                    street address for the Docket Operations              SB235–26–0006 providing modification
                                                    airworthiness directive (AD) for certain                office (telephone 800–647–5527) is in                 instructions.
                                                    Airbus Defense and Space S.A.                           the ADDRESSES section. Comments will                     For the reasons described above, this
                                                    (formerly known as Construcciones                       be available in the AD docket shortly                 [EASA] AD requires modification of the
                                                    Aeronauticas, S.A.) Model CN–235–200                    after receipt.                                        location and routing of the engine fire
                                                    and CN–235–300 airplanes. This                                                                                detection system.
                                                                                                            FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
                                                    proposed AD was prompted by reports                     Shahram Daneshmandi, Aerospace                          You may examine the MCAI in the
                                                    of false engine fire warning events,                    Engineer, International Branch, ANM–                  AD docket on the Internet at http://
                                                    which consequently led to engine in-                    116, Transport Airplane Directorate,                  www.regulations.gov by searching for
                                                    flight shut down. This proposed AD                      FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton,                    and locating Docket No. FAA–2015–
                                                    would require modification of the                       WA 98057–3356; telephone 425–227–                     4809.
                                                    location and routing of the engine fire                 1112; fax 425–227–1149.                               Related Service Information Under 1
                                                    detection system. We are proposing this
                                                                                                            SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:                            CFR Part 51
                                                    AD to prevent unnecessary engine in-
                                                    flight shut down, which could result in                 Comments Invited                                        EADS CASA has issued Service
                                                    reduced controllability of the airplane.                                                                      Bulletin SB–235–26–0006, dated July 8,
                                                                                                              We invite you to send any written                   2014. The service information describes
                                                    DATES: We must receive comments on                      relevant data, views, or arguments about
                                                    this proposed AD by December 28,                                                                              procedures for modifying the engine fire
                                                                                                            this proposed AD. Send your comments                  detection system. This service
                                                    2015.                                                   to an address listed under the                        information is reasonably available
                                                    ADDRESSES:   You may send comments,                     ADDRESSES section. Include ‘‘Docket No.
                                                                                                                                                                  because the interested parties have
                                                    using the procedures found in 14 CFR                    FAA–2015–4809; Directorate Identifier                 access to it through their normal course
                                                    11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following                2015–NM–012–AD’’ at the beginning of                  of business or by the means identified
                                                    methods:                                                your comments. We specifically invite                 in the ADDRESSES section of this NPRM.
                                                      • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to                   comments on the overall regulatory,
                                                    http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the                  economic, environmental, and energy                   FAA’s Determination and Requirements
                                                    instructions for submitting comments.                   aspects of this proposed AD. We will                  of This Proposed AD
                                                      • Fax: 202–493–2251.                                  consider all comments received by the                   This product has been approved by
                                                      • Mail: U.S. Department of                            closing date and may amend this                       the aviation authority of another
                                                    Transportation, Docket Operations, M–                   proposed AD based on those comments.                  country, and is approved for operation
                                                    30, West Building Ground Floor, Room                      We will post all comments we                        in the United States. Pursuant to our
                                                    W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,                    receive, without change, to http://                   bilateral agreement with the State of
                                                    Washington, DC 20590.                                   www.regulations.gov, including any                    Design Authority, we have been notified
                                                       • Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of                  personal information you provide. We                  of the unsafe condition described in the
                                                    Transportation, Docket Operations, M–                   will also post a report summarizing each              MCAI and service information
                                                    30, West Building Ground Floor, Room                    substantive verbal contact we receive                 referenced above. We are proposing this
                                                    W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,                    about this proposed AD.                               AD because we evaluated all pertinent
                                                    Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5                                                                          information and determined an unsafe
                                                                                                            Discussion
                                                    p.m., Monday through Friday, except                                                                           condition exists and is likely to exist or
                                                    Federal holidays.                                         The European Aviation Safety Agency                 develop on other products of these same
                                                       For service information identified in                (EASA), which is the Technical Agent                  type designs.
                                                    this proposed AD, contact EADS–CASA,                    for the Member States of the European
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                                                    Military Transport Aircraft Division                    Union, has issued EASA Airworthiness                  Costs of Compliance
                                                    (MTAD), Integrated Customer Services                    Directive 2015–0011, dated January 20,                   We estimate that this proposed AD
                                                    (ICS), Technical Services, Avenida de                   2015 (referred to after this as the                   affects 24 airplanes of U.S. registry.
                                                    Aragón 404, 28022 Madrid, Spain;                       Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness                       We also estimate that it would take
                                                    telephone +34 91 585 55 84; fax +34 91                  Information, or ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct             about 75 work-hours per product to
                                                    585 55 05; email                                        an unsafe condition for certain Defense               comply with the basic requirements of
                                                    MTA.TechnicalService@casa.eads.net;                     and Space S.A. (formerly known as                     this proposed AD. The average labor
                                                    Internet http://www.eads.net. You may                   Construcciones Aeronauticas, S.A.)                    rate is $85 per work-hour. Required


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                                                    parts would cost about $1,577 per                       PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS                                 Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind
                                                    product. Based on these figures, we                     DIRECTIVES                                            Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356;
                                                    estimate the cost of this proposed AD on                                                                      telephone 425–227–1112; fax 425–227–1149.
                                                                                                            ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39               Information may be emailed to: 9-ANM-116-
                                                    U.S. operators to be $190,848, or $7,952                                                                      AMOC-REQUESTS@faa.gov. Before using
                                                    per product.                                            continues to read as follows:                         any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate
                                                    Authority for This Rulemaking                               Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.        principal inspector, or lacking a principal
                                                                                                                                                                  inspector, the manager of the local flight
                                                       Title 49 of the United States Code                   § 39.13   [Amended]                                   standards district office/certificate holding
                                                    specifies the FAA’s authority to issue                  ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding                 district office. The AMOC approval letter
                                                    rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I,                   the following new airworthiness                       must specifically reference this AD.
                                                                                                                                                                     (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any
                                                    section 106, describes the authority of                 directive (AD):
                                                                                                                                                                  requirement in this AD to obtain corrective
                                                    the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII:                  Airbus Defense and Space S.A. (formerly               actions from a manufacturer, the action must
                                                    Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more                      known as Construcciones Aeronauticas,             be accomplished using a method approved
                                                    detail the scope of the Agency’s                            S.A.): Docket No. FAA–2015–4809;                  by the Manager, International Branch, ANM–
                                                    authority.                                                  Directorate Identifier 2015–NM–012–AD.            116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or
                                                       We are issuing this rulemaking under                                                                       the European Aviation Safety Agency
                                                                                                            (a) Comments Due Date                                 (EASA); or EADS CASA’s EASA Design
                                                    the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII,                We must receive comments by December                Organization Approval (DOA). If approved by
                                                    Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701:                     28, 2015.                                             the DOA, the approval must include the
                                                    General requirements.’’ Under that                                                                            DOA-authorized signature.
                                                    section, Congress charges the FAA with                  (b) Affected ADs
                                                                                                              None.                                               (i) Related Information
                                                    promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in
                                                    air commerce by prescribing regulations                                                                          (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing
                                                                                                            (c) Applicability                                     Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA
                                                    for practices, methods, and procedures
                                                                                                               This AD applies to the Airbus Defense and          Airworthiness Directive 2015–0011, dated
                                                    the Administrator finds necessary for                   Space S.A. (formerly known as                         January 20, 2015, for related information.
                                                    safety in air commerce. This regulation                 Construcciones Aeronauticas, S.A.) Model              This MCAI may be found in the AD docket
                                                    is within the scope of that authority                   CN–235–200 and CN–235–300 airplanes,                  on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov
                                                    because it addresses an unsafe condition                certificated in any category, manufacturer            by searching for and locating Docket No.
                                                    that is likely to exist or develop on                   serial numbers C–018 through C–211                    FAA–2015–4809.
                                                    products identified in this rulemaking                  inclusive.                                               (2) For service information identified in
                                                    action.                                                                                                       this AD, contact EADS–CASA, Military
                                                                                                            (d) Subject                                           Transport Aircraft Division (MTAD),
                                                    Regulatory Findings                                       Air Transport Association (ATA) of                  Integrated Customer Services (ICS),
                                                                                                            America Code 26, Fire Protection.                     Technical Services, Avenida de Aragón 404,
                                                      We determined that this proposed AD                                                                         28022 Madrid, Spain; telephone +34 91 585
                                                    would not have federalism implications                  (e) Reason                                            55 84; fax +34 91 585 55 05; email
                                                    under Executive Order 13132. This                          This AD was prompted by reports of false           MTA.TechnicalService@casa.eads.net;
                                                    proposed AD would not have a                            engine fire warning events, which                     Internet http://www.eads.net.You may view
                                                    substantial direct effect on the States, on             consequently led to engine in-flight shut             this service information at the FAA,
                                                                                                            down. We are issuing this AD to prevent               Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind
                                                    the relationship between the national                                                                         Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For information
                                                                                                            unnecessary in-flight-shutdown of an engine,
                                                    Government and the States, or on the                    which could result in reduced controllability         on the availability of this material at the
                                                    distribution of power and                               of the airplane.                                      FAA, call 425–227–1221.
                                                    responsibilities among the various                                                                              Issued in Renton, Washington, on October
                                                    levels of government.                                   (f) Compliance
                                                                                                                                                                  30, 2015.
                                                      For the reasons discussed above, I                       Comply with this AD within the
                                                                                                                                                                  Michael Kaszycki,
                                                    certify this proposed regulation:                       compliance times specified, unless already
                                                                                                            done.                                                 Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
                                                      1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory                                                                        Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
                                                    action’’ under Executive Order 12866;                   (g) Modification of Engine Fire                       [FR Doc. 2015–28560 Filed 11–10–15; 8:45 am]
                                                                                                            Extinguishing/Detection System
                                                      2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the                                                                  BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
                                                    DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures                     Within 18 months after the effective date
                                                    (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979);                       of this AD: Modify the location and routing
                                                                                                            of the engine fire detection system, in               DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
                                                      3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in             accordance with the Accomplishment
                                                    Alaska; and                                             Instructions of EADS CASA Service Bulletin            Federal Aviation Administration
                                                      4. Will not have a significant                        SB–235–26–0006, dated July 8, 2014.
                                                    economic impact, positive or negative,                  (h) Other FAA AD Provisions                           14 CFR Part 39
                                                    on a substantial number of small entities
                                                                                                              The following provisions also apply to this         [Docket No. FAA–2015–4810; Directorate
                                                    under the criteria of the Regulatory                    AD:
                                                    Flexibility Act.                                                                                              Identifier 2015–NM–090–AD]
                                                                                                              (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance
                                                                                                            (AMOCs): The Manager, International                   RIN 2120–AA64
                                                    List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
                                                                                                            Branch, ANM–116, Transport Airplane
                                                      Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation                Directorate, FAA, has the authority to                Airworthiness Directives; Airbus
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                                                    safety, Incorporation by reference,                     approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested               Airplanes
                                                    Safety.                                                 using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19.
                                                                                                            In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your            AGENCY: Federal Aviation
                                                    The Proposed Amendment                                  request to your principal inspector or local          Administration (FAA), DOT.
                                                                                                            Flight Standards District Office, as                  ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
                                                      Accordingly, under the authority                      appropriate. If sending information directly          (NPRM).
                                                    delegated to me by the Administrator,                   to the International Branch, send it to ATTN:
                                                    the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part                   Shahram Daneshmandi, Aerospace Engineer,              SUMMARY:  We propose to adopt a new
                                                    39 as follows:                                          International Branch, ANM–116, Transport              airworthiness directive (AD) for all


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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 28, 2015.
ContactShahram Daneshmandi, Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; telephone 425-227-1112; fax 425-227-1149.
FR Citation80 FR 69898 
RIN Number2120-AA64
CFR AssociatedAir Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety

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