80 FR 72398 - Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 223 (November 19, 2015)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 223 (November 19, 2015)
| Page Range | 72398-72401 | |
| FR Document | 2015-29442 |
[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 223 (Thursday, November 19, 2015)] [Proposed Rules] [Pages 72398-72401] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2015-29442] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2015-4815; Directorate Identifier 2015-NM-112-AD] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: We propose to supersede Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2015-03- 06, for all Airbus Model A330-200, A330-200 Freighter, A330-300, A340- 200, A340-300, A340-500, and A340-600 series airplanes. AD 2015-03-06 currently requires repetitive inspections of the left-hand and right- hand wing main landing gear (MLG) rib 6 aft bearing lugs (forward and aft) to detect any cracks on the two lugs, and replacement if necessary. Since we issued AD 2015-03-06, we have received reports of additional cracking of the MLG rib 6 aft bearing lugs. This proposed AD would reduce certain compliance times. We are proposing this AD to detect and correct cracking of the MLG rib 6 aft bearing lugs, which could result in collapse of the MLG upon landing. DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by January 4, 2016. ADDRESSES: You may send comments 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 Airbus SAS, [[Page 72399]] Airworthiness Office--EAL, 1 Rond Point Maurice Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61 93 45 80; email [email protected]; Internet http://www.airbus.com. You may view this referenced service information at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 425-227-1221. 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- 4815; 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: Vladimir Ulyanov, Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; telephone 425-227-1138; fax 425-227-1149. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 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-2015-4815; Directorate Identifier 2015-NM-112-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 On February 2, 2015, we issued AD 2015-03-06, Amendment 39-18102 (80 FR 8511, February 18, 2015). AD 2015-03-06 requires actions intended to address an unsafe condition on all Airbus Model A330-200, A330-200 Freighter, A330-300, A340-200, A340-300, A340-500, and A340- 600 series airplanes. Since we issued AD 2015-03-06, Amendment 39-18102 (80 FR 8511, February 18, 2015), we have determined that it is necessary to introduce a more restrictive initial inspection threshold and a grace period for airplanes that have already exceeded the new threshold. The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical Agent for the Member States of the European Union, has issued EASA Airworthiness Directive 2015-0120, dated June 26, 2015 (referred to after this as the Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or ``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for all Airbus Model A330-200, A330-200 Freighter, A330-300, A340-200, A340-300, A340-500, and A340-600 series airplanes. The MCAI states: During Main Landing Gear (MLG) lubrication, a crack was visually found in the MLG rib 6 aft bearing forward lug on one A330 in- service aeroplane. The crack had extended through the entire thickness of the forward lug at approximately the 4 o'clock position (when looking forward). It has been determined that a similar type of crack can develop on other aeroplane types that are listed in the Applicability paragraph. This condition, if not detected and corrected, could affect the structural integrity of the MLG attachment. To address this situation, Airbus issued inspection Service Bulletin (SB) A330-57-3096, SB A340-57-4104 and SB A340-57-5009 to provide instructions for repetitive inspections of the gear rib lugs. Prompted by these findings, EASA issued Emergency AD 2006-0364-E to require repetitive detailed visual inspections of the Left Hand (LH) and Right Hand (RH) wing MLG rib 6 aft bearing lugs. Later, EASA issued AD 2007-0247-E, which superseded [EASA] AD 2006-0364-E, to: --expand the Applicability to all A330 and A340 aeroplanes, because the interference fit bushes cannot be considered as a terminating action, owing to unknown root cause; and --add a second parameter quoted in flight hours (FH) to the inspection interval in order to reflect the aeroplane utilisation in service. EASA AD 2007-0247-E was revised to correct a typographical error. Since the first crack finding and issuance of the inspection SBs and related ADs, six further cracks were reported. Consequently, EASA issued AD 2013-0271 [which corresponds to FAA AD 2015-03-06, Amendment 39-18102 (80 FR 8511, February 18, 2015)], which retained the requirements of [EASA] AD 2007-0247R1-E, which was superseded, and expanded the Applicability of the [EASA] AD to the newly certified models A330-223F and A330-243F. That AD also reduced the inspection threshold(s) to reflect the updated risk assessment and in-service experience. Since this [EASA] AD was issued, a new occurrence of crack finding was reported. Further analysis resulted in the need to reduce the threshold of the initial inspection. Prompted by this finding, Airbus issued SB A330-57-3096 Revision 06 to introduce a more restrictive initial inspection threshold and a grace period for aeroplanes which have already passed the new threshold. For the reasons described above, this [EASA] AD partially retains the requirements of EASA AD 2013-0271, which is superseded, and introduces reduced initial inspection thresholds. 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- 4815. Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 Airbus has issued Service Bulletin A330-57-3096, Revision 06, dated May 29, 2015. The service information describes procedures for detailed inspections to detect any cracking on the forward and aft lugs of the Left Hand (LH) and Right Hand (RH) wing MLG Rib 6. 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 the same type design. Explanation of ``RC'' Procedures and Tests in Service Information The FAA worked in conjunction with industry, under the Airworthiness Directive Implementation Aviation Rulemaking Committee (ARC), to enhance the AD system. One enhancement was a new process for annotating which procedures and tests in the service information are required for compliance with an AD. Differentiating these procedures and tests from other tasks in the service information is expected to improve an owner's/operator's understanding of crucial AD requirements and help provide consistent judgment in AD [[Page 72400]] compliance. The procedures and tests identified as Required for Compliance (RC) in any service information have a direct effect on detecting, preventing, resolving, or eliminating an identified unsafe condition. As specified in a Note under the Accomplishment Instructions of the specified service information, procedures and tests that are identified as RC in any service information must be done to comply with the proposed AD. However, procedures and tests that are not identified as RC are recommended. Those procedures and tests that are not identified as RC may be deviated from using accepted methods in accordance with the operator's maintenance or inspection program without obtaining approval of an alternative method of compliance (AMOC), provided the procedures and tests identified as RC can be done and the airplane can be put back in an airworthy condition. Any substitutions or changes to procedures or tests identified as RC will require approval of an AMOC. Costs of Compliance We estimate that this proposed AD affects 101 airplanes of U.S. registry. The actions required by AD 2015-03-06, Amendment 39-18102 (80 FR 8511, February 18, 2015), and retained in this proposed AD take about 2 work-hours per product, at an average labor rate of $85 per work-hour. Based on these figures, the estimated cost of the actions that are required by AD 2015-03-06 is $170 per product. This proposed AD reduces the initial compliance time but adds no new actions. 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 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 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 removing Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2015-03-06, Amendment 39-18102 (80 FR 8511, February 18, 2015), and adding the following new AD: Airbus: Docket No. FAA-2015-4815; Directorate Identifier 2015-NM- 112-AD. (a) Comments Due Date We must receive comments by January 4, 2016. (b) Affected ADs This AD replaces AD 2015-03-06, Amendment 39-18102 (80 FR 8511, February 18, 2015). (c) Applicability This AD applies to Airbus Model A330-201, -202, -203, -223, - 223F, -243, -243F -301, -302, -303, -321, -322, -323, -341, -342, and -343 airplanes; and Model A340-211, -212, -213 -311, -312, -313, -541, and -642 airplanes; certificated in any category; all manufacturer serial numbers. (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 57, Wings. (e) Reason This AD was prompted by reports of cracking of the main landing gear (MLG) rib 6 aft bearing forward lug. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct cracking of the MLG rib 6 aft bearing lugs, which could result in collapse of the MLG upon landing. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Inspections At the later of the times specified in paragraphs (g)(1) and (g)(2) of this AD: Do a detailed inspection for cracking of the left-hand and right-hand wing MLG rib 6 aft bearing lugs (forward and aft), in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A330-57-3096, Revision 06, dated May 29, 2015 (for Model A330-201, -202, -203, -223, -223F, -243, -243F, - 301, -302, -303, -321, -322, -323, -341, -342, and -343 airplanes); A340-57-4104, Revision 04, dated October 17, 2013 (for Model A340- 211, -212, -213, -311, -312, -313 airplanes); or A340-57-5009, Revision 03, dated October 17, 2013 (for Model A340-541 and -642 airplanes); as applicable. (1) Within 24 months or 2,000 flight cycles, whichever occurs first since airplane first flight or since the last MLG support rib replacement, as applicable. (2) Within 30 days after the effective date of this AD. (h) Repetitive Inspections Repeat the inspection required by paragraph (g) of this AD thereafter at the time specified in paragraphs (h)(1) through (h)(7) of this AD, as applicable. (1) For Model A330-201, -202, -203, -223, and -243 airplanes: Repeat the inspections at intervals not to exceed 300 flight cycles or 1,500 flight hours, whichever occurs first. (2) For Model A330-223F and -243F airplanes: Repeat the inspections at intervals not to exceed 300 flight cycles or 900 flight hours, whichever occurs first. (3) For Model A330-301, -302, -303, -321, -322, -323, -341, - 342, and -343 airplanes: Repeat the inspections at intervals not to exceed 300 flight cycles or 900 flight hours, whichever occurs first. (4) For Model A340-211, -212, and -213 airplanes: Repeat the inspections at intervals not to exceed 200 flight cycles or 800 flight hours, whichever occurs first. (5) For Model A340-311 and -312 airplanes; and Model A340-313 airplanes (except weight variant (WV) 27): Repeat the inspections at intervals not to exceed 200 flight cycles or 800 flight hours, whichever occurs first. (6) For Model A340-313 (only WV27) airplanes: Repeat the inspections at intervals [[Page 72401]] not to exceed 200 flight cycles or 400 flight hours, whichever occurs first. (7) For Model A340-541 and -642 airplanes: Repeat the inspections at intervals not to exceed 100 flight cycles or 500 flight hours, whichever occurs first. (i) Corrective Action If any crack is found during any inspection required by paragraphs (g) or (h) of this AD: Before further flight, replace the cracked MLG support rib 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). Replacement of an MLG support rib does not terminate the repetitive inspections required by paragraph (h) of this AD. (j) Credit for Previous Actions This paragraph provides credit for actions required by paragraphs (g) and (h) of this AD, if those actions were performed before the effective date of this AD using the applicable service information identified in paragraphs (j)(1) through (j)(15) of this AD. (1) Airbus Service Bulletin A330-57A3096, dated December 5, 2006, which was incorporated by reference in AD 2007-03-04, Amendment 39-14915 (74 FR 4416, January 31, 2007). (2) Airbus Service Bulletin A330-57A3096, Revision 01, dated April 18, 2007, which is not incorporated by reference by this AD. (3) Airbus Service Bulletin A330-57-3096, Revision 02, dated August 13, 2007, which was incorporated by reference in AD 2007-22- 10, Amendment 39-15246 (72 FR 61796, November 1, 2007; corrected November 16, 2007 (72 FR 64532)). (4) Airbus Service Bulletin A330-57-3096, Revision 03, dated October 24, 2012, which is not incorporated by reference by this AD. (5) Airbus Service Bulletin A330-57-3096, Revision 04, dated February 6, 2013, which is not incorporated by reference in this AD. (6) Airbus Service Bulletin A330-57-3096, Revision 05, dated October 17, 2013, which was incorporated by reference in AD 2015-03- 06, Amendment 39-18102 (80 FR 8511, February 18, 2015). (7) Airbus Service Bulletin A340-57A4104, dated December 5, 2006, which was incorporated by reference in AD 2007-03-04, Amendment 39-14915 (72 FR 4416, January 31, 2007). (8) Airbus Service Bulletin A340-57-4104, Revision 01, dated August 13, 2007, which is not incorporated by reference in this AD. (9) Airbus Service Bulletin A340-57-4104, Revision 02, dated September 5, 2007, which was incorporated by reference in AD 2007- 22-10, Amendment 39-15246 (72 FR 61796, November 1, 2007; corrected November 16, 2007 (72 FR 64532)). (10) Airbus Service Bulletin A340-57-4104, Revision 03, dated October 24, 2012, which is not incorporated by reference in this AD. (11) Airbus Service Bulletin A340-57A5009, dated December 5, 2006, which was incorporated by reference in AD 2007-03-04, Amendment 39-14915 (72 FR 4416, January 31, 2007). (12) Airbus Service Bulletin A340-57-5009, Revision 01, dated August 13, 2007, which was incorporated by reference in AD 2007-22- 10, Amendment 39-15246 (72 FR 61796, November 1, 2007; corrected November 16, 2007 (72 FR 64532)). (13) Airbus Service Bulletin A340-57-5009, Revision 02, dated October 24, 2012, which is not incorporated by reference in this AD. (14) Airbus Alert Operators Transmission A57L005-14, dated July 15, 2014, which is not incorporated by reference in this AD. (15) Airbus Alert Operators Transmission A57L005-14, Revision 01, dated August 15, 2014, which is not incorporated by reference in this AD. (k) 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: Vladimir Ulyanov, Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; telephone 425-227-1138; fax 425-227-1149. Information may be emailed to: [email protected]. Before using any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager of the local flight standards district office/certificate holding district office. The AMOC approval letter must specifically reference this AD. (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: As of the effective date of this AD, 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 EASA; or Airbus's EASA DOA. If approved by the DOA, the approval must include the DOA-authorized signature. (3) Required for Compliance (RC): If any service information contains procedures or tests that are identified as RC, those procedures and tests must be done to comply with this AD; any procedures or tests that are not identified as RC are recommended. Those procedures and tests that are not identified as RC may be deviated from using accepted methods in accordance with the operator's maintenance or inspection program without obtaining approval of an AMOC, provided the procedures and tests identified as RC can be done and the airplane can be put back in an airworthy condition. Any substitutions or changes to procedures or tests identified as RC require approval of an AMOC. (l) Related Information (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA Airworthiness Directive 2015-0120, dated June 26, 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-2015-4815. (2) For service information identified in this AD, contact Airbus SAS, Airworthiness Office--EAL, 1 Rond Point Maurice Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61 93 45 80; email [email protected]; Internet http://www.airbus.com. You may view this 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 November 11, 2015. Michael Kaszycki, Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2015-29442 Filed 11-18-15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
![72398 Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 223 / Thursday, November 19, 2015 / Proposed Rules
the inspection at the later of the times (k)(1), (k)(2), and (k)(3) of this AD, which are Issued in Renton, Washington, on
specified in paragraphs (h)(2)(ii)(A) and not incorporated by reference in this AD. November 11, 2015.
(h)(2)(ii)(B) of this AD. (1) Airbus Service Bulletin A300–57–6028, Michael Kaszycki,
(A) Within 20,600 flight cycles or 30,900 Revision 04, dated October 25, 1999. Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
flight hours after first flight of the airplane, (2) Airbus Service Bulletin A300–57–6028, Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
whichever occurs first. Revision 05, dated January 11, 2002.
(B) Within 1,600 flight cycles or 2,400 [FR Doc. 2015–29443 Filed 11–18–15; 8:45 am]
(3) Airbus Service Bulletin A300–57–6028,
flight hours after the effective date of this AD, Revision 06, dated May 17, 2006.
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
whichever occurs first.
(3) For ‘‘normal range operations’’ (l) Other FAA AD Provisions
airplanes having an average flight time of 1.5 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
The following provisions also apply to this
flight hours or more: Repeat the inspection at
AD:
the applicable time required in paragraphs Federal Aviation Administration
(h)(3)(i) and (h)(3)(ii) of this AD. (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance
(i) For Model A300 F4–605R and F4–622R (AMOCs): The Manager, International
Branch, ANM–116, Transport Airplane 14 CFR Part 39
airplanes: Repeat the inspection thereafter at
intervals not to exceed 9,000 flight cycles or Directorate, FAA, has the authority to [Docket No. FAA–2015–4815; Directorate
19,400 flight hours, whichever occurs first. approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested Identifier 2015–NM–112–AD]
(ii) For Model A300 B4–600, B4–600R, and using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19.
Model A300 C4–605R Variant F airplanes: In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your RIN 2120–AA64
Repeat the inspection thereafter at intervals request to your principal inspector or local
not to exceed 7,100 flight cycles or 15,300 Flight Standards District Office, as
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus
flight hours, whichever occurs first. appropriate. If sending information directly Airplanes
(4) For ‘‘short range operations’’ airplanes to the International Branch, send it to ATTN: AGENCY: Federal Aviation
having an average flight time of less than 1.5 Dan Rodina, Aerospace Engineer,
flight hours: Repeat the inspection at the
Administration (FAA), DOT.
International Branch, ANM–116, Transport
applicable time required in paragraphs ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind
(h)(4)(i) and (h)(4)(ii) of this AD. Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356;
(NPRM).
(i) For Model A300 F4–605R and F4–622R telephone 425–227–2125; fax 425–227–1149.
airplanes: Repeat the inspection thereafter at SUMMARY: We propose to supersede
Information may be emailed to: 9-ANM-116- Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2015–03–
intervals not to exceed 9,700 flight cycles or
14,500 flight hours, whichever occurs first. AMOC-REQUESTS@faa.gov. 06, for all Airbus Model A330–200,
(ii) For Model A300 B4–600, B4–600R, and (i) Before using any approved AMOC,
A330–200 Freighter, A330–300, A340–
Model A300 C4–605R Variant F airplanes: notify your appropriate principal inspector,
200, A340–300, A340–500, and A340–
Repeat the inspection thereafter at intervals or lacking a principal inspector, the manager
of the local flight standards district office/ 600 series airplanes. AD 2015–03–06
not to exceed 7,600 flight cycles or 11,500
certificate holding district office. The AMOC currently requires repetitive inspections
flight hours, whichever occurs first.
approval letter must specifically reference of the left-hand and right-hand wing
(i) Definition of Average Flight Time for this AD. main landing gear (MLG) rib 6 aft
Paragraph (h) of This AD (ii) AMOCs approved previously for AD bearing lugs (forward and aft) to detect
For the purpose of paragraph (h) of this 95–18–08, Amendment 39–9355 (60 FR any cracks on the two lugs, and
AD, the Average Flight Time must be 47677, September 14, 1995), are approved as replacement if necessary. Since we
established as follows: AMOCs for the corresponding provisions of issued AD 2015–03–06, we have
(1) For the initial inspection, the average paragraph (g) of this AD. received reports of additional cracking
flight time is the total accumulated flight (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any
hours, counted from take-off to touch-down,
of the MLG rib 6 aft bearing lugs. This
requirement in this AD to obtain corrective proposed AD would reduce certain
divided by the total accumulated flight cycles
actions from a manufacturer, the action must compliance times. We are proposing
at the effective date of this AD.
be accomplished using a method approved this AD to detect and correct cracking of
(2) For the first repeated inspection
interval, the average flight time is the total by the Manager, International Branch, ANM– the MLG rib 6 aft bearing lugs, which
accumulated flight hours divided by the total 116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or
could result in collapse of the MLG
accumulated flight cycles at the time of the the EASA; or Airbus’s EASA DOA. If
approved by the DOA, the approval must
upon landing.
inspection threshold.
include the DOA-authorized signature. DATES: We must receive comments on
(3) For all inspection intervals onwards,
the average flight time is the flight hours this proposed AD by January 4, 2016.
(m) Related Information
divided by the flight cycles accumulated ADDRESSES: You may send comments by
between the last two inspections. (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing any of the following methods:
(j) New Requirement of This AD: Corrective
Airworthiness Information (MCAI) European • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to
Aviation Safety Agency Airworthiness http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the
Action for Any Cracking Found Directive 2014–0119, dated May 13, 2014, for instructions for submitting comments.
If any crack is found during any inspection related information. This MCAI may be • Fax: 202–493–2251.
required by paragraph (h) of this AD: Before found in the AD docket on the Internet at • Mail: U.S. Department of
further flight, repair using a method http://www.regulations.gov by searching for
approved by the Manager, International Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
and locating Docket No. FAA–2015–4817. 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
Branch, ANM–116, Transport Airplane (2) For service information identified in
Directorate, FAA; or EASA; or Airbus’s EASA W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
this AD, contact Airbus SAS, Airworthiness
DOA. Accomplishing a repair does not
Office—EAW, 1 Rond Point Maurice
Washington, DC 20590.
constitute terminating action for the • Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of
Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France;
rmajette on DSK2TPTVN1PROD with PROPOSALS
repetitive inspections required by paragraph Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
(h) of this AD. telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61
93 44 51; email account.airworth-eas@ 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
(k) Credit for Previous Actions airbus.com; Internet http://www.airbus.com. W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
This paragraph provides credit for You may view this service information at the Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5
inspections required by paragraph (h) of this FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 p.m., Monday through Friday, except
AD, if those actions were performed before Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For Federal holidays.
the effective date of this AD using any of the information on the availability of this For service information identified in
service information identified in paragraphs material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221. this proposed AD, contact Airbus SAS,
VerDate Sep<11>2014 14:08 Nov 18, 2015 Jkt 238001 PO 00000 Frm 00041 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 E:\FR\FM\19NOP1.SGM 19NOP1](https://thefederalregister.org/doc/80_FR_72621/page/1.svg)
![Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 223 / Thursday, November 19, 2015 / Proposed Rules 72399
Airworthiness Office—EAL, 1 Rond Freighter, A330–300, A340–200, A340– Since this [EASA] AD was issued, a new
Point Maurice Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac 300, A340–500, and A340–600 series occurrence of crack finding was reported.
Cedex, France; telephone +33 5 61 93 36 airplanes. Further analysis resulted in the need to
Since we issued AD 2015–03–06, reduce the threshold of the initial inspection.
96; fax +33 5 61 93 45 80; email
Prompted by this finding, Airbus issued SB
airworthiness.A330-A340@airbus.com; Amendment 39–18102 (80 FR 8511, A330–57–3096 Revision 06 to introduce a
Internet http://www.airbus.com. You February 18, 2015), we have determined more restrictive initial inspection threshold
may view this referenced service that it is necessary to introduce a more and a grace period for aeroplanes which have
information at the FAA, Transport restrictive initial inspection threshold already passed the new threshold.
Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue and a grace period for airplanes that For the reasons described above, this
SW., Renton, WA. For information on have already exceeded the new [EASA] AD partially retains the requirements
the availability of this material at the threshold. of EASA AD 2013–0271, which is
FAA, call 425–227–1221. The European Aviation Safety Agency superseded, and introduces reduced initial
(EASA), which is the Technical Agent inspection thresholds.
Examining the AD Docket You may examine the MCAI in the
for the Member States of the European
You may examine the AD docket on Union, has issued EASA Airworthiness AD docket on the Internet at http://
the Internet at http:// Directive 2015–0120, dated June 26, www.regulations.gov by searching for
www.regulations.gov by searching for 2015 (referred to after this as the and locating Docket No. FAA–2015–
and locating Docket No. FAA–2015– Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness 4815.
4815; or in person at the Docket Information, or ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct
Management Facility between 9 a.m. Related Service Information Under 1
an unsafe condition for all Airbus CFR Part 51
and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, Model A330–200, A330–200 Freighter,
except Federal holidays. The AD docket A330–300, A340–200, A340–300, A340– Airbus has issued Service Bulletin
contains this proposed AD, the 500, and A340–600 series airplanes. The A330–57–3096, Revision 06, dated May
regulatory evaluation, any comments MCAI states: 29, 2015. The service information
received, and other information. The describes procedures for detailed
During Main Landing Gear (MLG)
street address for the Docket Operations lubrication, a crack was visually found in the
inspections to detect any cracking on
office (telephone 800–647–5527) is in MLG rib 6 aft bearing forward lug on one the forward and aft lugs of the Left Hand
the ADDRESSES section. Comments will A330 in-service aeroplane. The crack had (LH) and Right Hand (RH) wing MLG
be available in the AD docket shortly extended through the entire thickness of the Rib 6. This service information is
after receipt. forward lug at approximately the 4 o’clock reasonably available because the
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: position (when looking forward). It has been interested parties have access to it
Vladimir Ulyanov, Aerospace Engineer, determined that a similar type of crack can through their normal course of business
International Branch, ANM–116, develop on other aeroplane types that are or by the means identified in the
listed in the Applicability paragraph.
Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, ADDRESSES section of this NPRM.
This condition, if not detected and
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA corrected, could affect the structural integrity FAA’s Determination and Requirements
98057–3356; telephone 425–227–1138; of the MLG attachment. of This Proposed AD
fax 425–227–1149. To address this situation, Airbus issued
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: inspection Service Bulletin (SB) A330–57– This product has been approved by
3096, SB A340–57–4104 and SB A340–57– the aviation authority of another
Comments Invited 5009 to provide instructions for repetitive country, and is approved for operation
We invite you to send any written inspections of the gear rib lugs. in the United States. Pursuant to our
relevant data, views, or arguments about Prompted by these findings, EASA issued bilateral agreement with the State of
Emergency AD 2006–0364–E to require Design Authority, we have been notified
this proposed AD. Send your comments
repetitive detailed visual inspections of the of the unsafe condition described in the
to an address listed under the Left Hand (LH) and Right Hand (RH) wing
ADDRESSES section. Include ‘‘Docket No. MLG rib 6 aft bearing lugs.
MCAI and service information
FAA–2015–4815; Directorate Identifier Later, EASA issued AD 2007–0247–E, referenced above. We are proposing this
2015–NM–112–AD’’ at the beginning of which superseded [EASA] AD 2006–0364–E, AD because we evaluated all pertinent
your comments. We specifically invite to: information and determined an unsafe
comments on the overall regulatory, —expand the Applicability to all A330 and condition exists and is likely to exist or
economic, environmental, and energy A340 aeroplanes, because the interference fit develop on other products of the same
aspects of this proposed AD. We will bushes cannot be considered as a terminating type design.
consider all comments received by the action, owing to unknown root cause; and
—add a second parameter quoted in flight Explanation of ‘‘RC’’ Procedures and
closing date and may amend this hours (FH) to the inspection interval in order Tests in Service Information
proposed AD based on those comments. to reflect the aeroplane utilisation in service.
We will post all comments we The FAA worked in conjunction with
EASA AD 2007–0247–E was revised to
receive, without change, to http:// correct a typographical error. industry, under the Airworthiness
www.regulations.gov, including any Since the first crack finding and issuance Directive Implementation Aviation
personal information you provide. We of the inspection SBs and related ADs, six Rulemaking Committee (ARC), to
will also post a report summarizing each further cracks were reported. enhance the AD system. One
substantive verbal contact we receive Consequently, EASA issued AD 2013–0271 enhancement was a new process for
about this proposed AD. [which corresponds to FAA AD 2015–03–06, annotating which procedures and tests
rmajette on DSK2TPTVN1PROD with PROPOSALS
Amendment 39–18102 (80 FR 8511, February in the service information are required
Discussion 18, 2015)], which retained the requirements for compliance with an AD.
of [EASA] AD 2007–0247R1–E, which was
On February 2, 2015, we issued AD Differentiating these procedures and
superseded, and expanded the Applicability
2015–03–06, Amendment 39–18102 (80 of the [EASA] AD to the newly certified tests from other tasks in the service
FR 8511, February 18, 2015). AD 2015– models A330–223F and A330–243F. That AD information is expected to improve an
03–06 requires actions intended to also reduced the inspection threshold(s) to owner’s/operator’s understanding of
address an unsafe condition on all reflect the updated risk assessment and in- crucial AD requirements and help
Airbus Model A330–200, A330–200 service experience. provide consistent judgment in AD
VerDate Sep<11>2014 14:08 Nov 18, 2015 Jkt 238001 PO 00000 Frm 00042 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 E:\FR\FM\19NOP1.SGM 19NOP1](https://thefederalregister.org/doc/80_FR_72621/page/2.svg)
![72400 Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 223 / Thursday, November 19, 2015 / Proposed Rules
compliance. The procedures and tests because it addresses an unsafe condition –342, and –343 airplanes; and Model A340–
identified as Required for Compliance that is likely to exist or develop on 211, –212, –213 –311, –312, –313, –541, and
(RC) in any service information have a products identified in this rulemaking –642 airplanes; certificated in any category;
all manufacturer serial numbers.
direct effect on detecting, preventing, action.
resolving, or eliminating an identified (d) Subject
Regulatory Findings
unsafe condition. Air Transport Association (ATA) of
As specified in a Note under the We determined that this proposed AD America Code 57, Wings.
Accomplishment Instructions of the would not have federalism implications
under Executive Order 13132. This (e) Reason
specified service information,
procedures and tests that are identified proposed AD would not have a This AD was prompted by reports of
substantial direct effect on the States, on cracking of the main landing gear (MLG) rib
as RC in any service information must
6 aft bearing forward lug. We are issuing this
be done to comply with the proposed the relationship between the national
AD to detect and correct cracking of the MLG
AD. However, procedures and tests that Government and the States, or on the rib 6 aft bearing lugs, which could result in
are not identified as RC are distribution of power and collapse of the MLG upon landing.
recommended. Those procedures and responsibilities among the various
levels of government. (f) Compliance
tests that are not identified as RC may
be deviated from using accepted For the reasons discussed above, I Comply with this AD within the
methods in accordance with the certify this proposed regulation: compliance times specified, unless already
1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory done.
operator’s maintenance or inspection
program without obtaining approval of action’’ under Executive Order 12866; (g) Inspections
an alternative method of compliance 2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the At the later of the times specified in
(AMOC), provided the procedures and DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures paragraphs (g)(1) and (g)(2) of this AD: Do a
tests identified as RC can be done and (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); detailed inspection for cracking of the left-
the airplane can be put back in an 3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in hand and right-hand wing MLG rib 6 aft
airworthy condition. Any substitutions Alaska; and bearing lugs (forward and aft), in accordance
or changes to procedures or tests 4. Will not have a significant with the Accomplishment Instructions of
economic impact, positive or negative, Airbus Service Bulletin A330–57–3096,
identified as RC will require approval of Revision 06, dated May 29, 2015 (for Model
an AMOC. on a substantial number of small entities
under the criteria of the Regulatory A330–201, –202, –203, –223, –223F, –243,
Costs of Compliance –243F, –301, –302, –303, –321, –322, –323,
Flexibility Act. –341, –342, and –343 airplanes); A340–57–
We estimate that this proposed AD List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 4104, Revision 04, dated October 17, 2013
affects 101 airplanes of U.S. registry. (for Model A340–211, –212, –213, –311,
The actions required by AD 2015–03– Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation –312, –313 airplanes); or A340–57–5009,
06, Amendment 39–18102 (80 FR 8511, safety, Incorporation by reference, Revision 03, dated October 17, 2013 (for
February 18, 2015), and retained in this Safety. Model A340–541 and –642 airplanes); as
applicable.
proposed AD take about 2 work-hours The Proposed Amendment (1) Within 24 months or 2,000 flight cycles,
per product, at an average labor rate of whichever occurs first since airplane first
Accordingly, under the authority
$85 per work-hour. Based on these flight or since the last MLG support rib
delegated to me by the Administrator,
figures, the estimated cost of the actions replacement, as applicable.
the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part
that are required by AD 2015–03–06 is (2) Within 30 days after the effective date
39 as follows:
$170 per product. of this AD.
This proposed AD reduces the initial PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS (h) Repetitive Inspections
compliance time but adds no new DIRECTIVES Repeat the inspection required by
actions.
paragraph (g) of this AD thereafter at the time
We have received no definitive data ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 specified in paragraphs (h)(1) through (h)(7)
that would enable us to provide cost continues to read as follows: of this AD, as applicable.
estimates for the on-condition actions (1) For Model A330–201, –202, –203, –223,
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
specified in this proposed AD. and –243 airplanes: Repeat the inspections at
§ 39.13 [Amended] intervals not to exceed 300 flight cycles or
Authority for This Rulemaking 1,500 flight hours, whichever occurs first.
■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by
Title 49 of the United States Code removing Airworthiness Directive (AD) (2) For Model A330–223F and –243F
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue airplanes: Repeat the inspections at intervals
2015–03–06, Amendment 39–18102 (80 not to exceed 300 flight cycles or 900 flight
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, FR 8511, February 18, 2015), and adding
section 106, describes the authority of hours, whichever occurs first.
the following new AD: (3) For Model A330–301, –302, –303, –321,
the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII: –322, –323, –341, –342, and –343 airplanes:
Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more Airbus: Docket No. FAA–2015–4815;
Directorate Identifier 2015–NM–112–AD. Repeat the inspections at intervals not to
detail the scope of the Agency’s exceed 300 flight cycles or 900 flight hours,
authority. (a) Comments Due Date whichever occurs first.
We are issuing this rulemaking under We must receive comments by January 4, (4) For Model A340–211, –212, and –213
the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII, 2016. airplanes: Repeat the inspections at intervals
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: not to exceed 200 flight cycles or 800 flight
rmajette on DSK2TPTVN1PROD with PROPOSALS
General requirements.’’ Under that (b) Affected ADs hours, whichever occurs first.
section, Congress charges the FAA with This AD replaces AD 2015–03–06, (5) For Model A340–311 and –312
Amendment 39–18102 (80 FR 8511, February airplanes; and Model A340–313 airplanes
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in
18, 2015). (except weight variant (WV) 27): Repeat the
air commerce by prescribing regulations inspections at intervals not to exceed 200
for practices, methods, and procedures (c) Applicability flight cycles or 800 flight hours, whichever
the Administrator finds necessary for This AD applies to Airbus Model A330– occurs first.
safety in air commerce. This regulation 201, –202, –203, –223, –223F, –243, –243F (6) For Model A340–313 (only WV27)
is within the scope of that authority –301, –302, –303, –321, –322, –323, –341, airplanes: Repeat the inspections at intervals
VerDate Sep<11>2014 14:08 Nov 18, 2015 Jkt 238001 PO 00000 Frm 00043 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 E:\FR\FM\19NOP1.SGM 19NOP1](https://thefederalregister.org/doc/80_FR_72621/page/3.svg)
![Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 223 / Thursday, November 19, 2015 / Proposed Rules 72401
not to exceed 200 flight cycles or 400 flight (12) Airbus Service Bulletin A340–57– June 26, 2015, for related information. This
hours, whichever occurs first. 5009, Revision 01, dated August 13, 2007, MCAI may be found in the AD docket on the
(7) For Model A340–541 and –642 which was incorporated by reference in AD Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by
airplanes: Repeat the inspections at intervals 2007–22–10, Amendment 39–15246 (72 FR searching for and locating Docket No. FAA–
not to exceed 100 flight cycles or 500 flight 61796, November 1, 2007; corrected 2015–4815.
hours, whichever occurs first. November 16, 2007 (72 FR 64532)). (2) For service information identified in
(13) Airbus Service Bulletin A340–57– this AD, contact Airbus SAS, Airworthiness
(i) Corrective Action Office—EAL, 1 Rond Point Maurice Bellonte,
5009, Revision 02, dated October 24, 2012,
If any crack is found during any inspection which is not incorporated by reference in this 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone +33
required by paragraphs (g) or (h) of this AD: AD. 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61 93 45 80; email
Before further flight, replace the cracked (14) Airbus Alert Operators Transmission airworthiness.A330-A340@airbus.com;
MLG support rib using a method approved by A57L005–14, dated July 15, 2014, which is Internet http://www.airbus.com. You may
the Manager, International Branch, ANM– not incorporated by reference in this AD. view this service information at the FAA,
116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or (15) Airbus Alert Operators Transmission Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind
the European Aviation Safety Agency A57L005–14, Revision 01, dated August 15, Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For information
(EASA); or Airbus’s EASA Design 2014, which is not incorporated by reference on the availability of this material at the
Organization Approval (DOA). Replacement in this AD. FAA, call 425–227–1221.
of an MLG support rib does not terminate the Issued in Renton, Washington, on
repetitive inspections required by paragraph (k) Other FAA AD Provisions
November 11, 2015.
(h) of this AD. The following provisions also apply to this
Michael Kaszycki,
AD:
(j) Credit for Previous Actions Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance
This paragraph provides credit for actions (AMOCs): The Manager, International Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
required by paragraphs (g) and (h) of this AD, Branch, ANM–116, Transport Airplane [FR Doc. 2015–29442 Filed 11–18–15; 8:45 am]
if those actions were performed before the Directorate, FAA, has the authority to BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
effective date of this AD using the applicable approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested
service information identified in paragraphs using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19.
(j)(1) through (j)(15) of this AD. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
(1) Airbus Service Bulletin A330–57A3096, request to your principal inspector or local
dated December 5, 2006, which was Flight Standards District Office, as Federal Aviation Administration
incorporated by reference in AD 2007–03–04, appropriate. If sending information directly
Amendment 39–14915 (74 FR 4416, January to the International Branch, send it to ATTN:
31, 2007). 14 CFR Part 39
Vladimir Ulyanov, Aerospace Engineer,
(2) Airbus Service Bulletin A330–57A3096, International Branch, ANM–116, Transport [Docket No. FAA–2015–4816; Directorate
Revision 01, dated April 18, 2007, which is Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Identifier 2014–NM–238–AD]
not incorporated by reference by this AD. Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356;
(3) Airbus Service Bulletin A330–57–3096, telephone 425–227–1138; fax 425–227–1149. RIN 2120–AA64
Revision 02, dated August 13, 2007, which Information may be emailed to: 9-ANM-116-
was incorporated by reference in AD 2007– AMOC-REQUESTS@faa.gov. Before using Airworthiness Directives; Airbus
22–10, Amendment 39–15246 (72 FR 61796, any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate Airplanes
November 1, 2007; corrected November 16, principal inspector, or lacking a principal
2007 (72 FR 64532)).
AGENCY: Federal Aviation
inspector, the manager of the local flight
(4) Airbus Service Bulletin A330–57–3096, standards district office/certificate holding
Administration (FAA), DOT.
Revision 03, dated October 24, 2012, which district office. The AMOC approval letter ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
is not incorporated by reference by this AD. must specifically reference this AD. (NPRM).
(5) Airbus Service Bulletin A330–57–3096, (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: As of the
Revision 04, dated February 6, 2013, which effective date of this AD, for any requirement SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new
is not incorporated by reference in this AD. in this AD to obtain corrective actions from airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
(6) Airbus Service Bulletin A330–57–3096, a manufacturer, the action must be Airbus Model A319, A320, and A321
Revision 05, dated October 17, 2013, which accomplished using a method approved by series airplanes. This proposed AD was
was incorporated by reference in AD 2015– the Manager, International Branch, ANM– prompted by investigations that
03–06, Amendment 39–18102 (80 FR 8511, 116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or revealed that the cover seal of the brake
February 18, 2015). the EASA; or Airbus’s EASA DOA. If
(7) Airbus Service Bulletin A340–57A4104,
dual distribution valve (BDDV) was
approved by the DOA, the approval must
dated December 5, 2006, which was include the DOA-authorized signature.
damaged and did not ensure efficient
incorporated by reference in AD 2007–03–04, (3) Required for Compliance (RC): If any sealing. This proposed AD would
Amendment 39–14915 (72 FR 4416, January service information contains procedures or require modifying the BDDV having
31, 2007). tests that are identified as RC, those certain part numbers; modifying the
(8) Airbus Service Bulletin A340–57–4104, procedures and tests must be done to comply drain hose of the BDDV; checking for
Revision 01, dated August 13, 2007, which is with this AD; any procedures or tests that are the presence of water, ice, and hydraulic
not incorporated by reference in this AD. not identified as RC are recommended. Those fluid; and re-identifying the BDDV; and
(9) Airbus Service Bulletin A340–57–4104, procedures and tests that are not identified related investigative and corrective
Revision 02, dated September 5, 2007, which as RC may be deviated from using accepted
was incorporated by reference in AD 2007–
actions if necessary. We are proposing
methods in accordance with the operator’s
22–10, Amendment 39–15246 (72 FR 61796, maintenance or inspection program without
this AD to prevent damage to the BDDV,
November 1, 2007; corrected November 16, obtaining approval of an AMOC, provided which could lead to water ingestion in
2007 (72 FR 64532)). the procedures and tests identified as RC can the BDDV and freezing of the BDDV in
rmajette on DSK2TPTVN1PROD with PROPOSALS
(10) Airbus Service Bulletin A340–57– be done and the airplane can be put back in flight, possibly resulting in loss of
4104, Revision 03, dated October 24, 2012, an airworthy condition. Any substitutions or braking system function after landing.
which is not incorporated by reference in this changes to procedures or tests identified as DATES: We must receive comments on
AD. RC require approval of an AMOC. this proposed AD by January 4, 2016.
(11) Airbus Service Bulletin A340–
57A5009, dated December 5, 2006, which (l) Related Information ADDRESSES: You may send comments,
was incorporated by reference in AD 2007– (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing using the procedures found in 14 CFR
03–04, Amendment 39–14915 (72 FR 4416, Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA 11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following
January 31, 2007). Airworthiness Directive 2015–0120, dated methods:
VerDate Sep<11>2014 14:08 Nov 18, 2015 Jkt 238001 PO 00000 Frm 00044 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 E:\FR\FM\19NOP1.SGM 19NOP1](https://thefederalregister.org/doc/80_FR_72621/page/4.svg)
Document Created: 2015-12-14 13:57:01
Document Modified: 2015-12-14 13:57:01
| Category | Regulatory Information | |
| Collection | Federal Register | |
| sudoc Class | AE 2.7: GS 4.107: AE 2.106: | |
| Publisher | Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration | |
| Section | Proposed Rules | |
| Action | Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). | |
| Dates | We must receive comments on this proposed AD by January 4, 2016. | |
| Contact | Vladimir Ulyanov, Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; telephone 425-227-1138; fax 425-227-1149. | |
| FR Citation | 80 FR 72398 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
2025 Federal Register | Disclaimer | Privacy Policy
USC | CFR | eCFR