80 FR 72401 - 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)
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[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 223 (Thursday, November 19, 2015)] [Proposed Rules] [Pages 72401-72404] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2015-29444] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2015-4816; Directorate Identifier 2014-NM-238-AD] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Airbus Model A319, A320, and A321 series airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by investigations that revealed that the cover seal of the brake dual distribution valve (BDDV) was damaged and did not ensure efficient sealing. This proposed AD would require modifying the BDDV having certain part numbers; modifying the drain hose of the BDDV; checking for the presence of water, ice, and hydraulic fluid; and re-identifying the BDDV; and related investigative and corrective actions if necessary. We are proposing this AD to prevent damage to the BDDV, which could lead to water ingestion in the BDDV and freezing of the BDDV in flight, possibly resulting in loss of braking system function after landing. DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by January 4, 2016. ADDRESSES: You may send comments, using the procedures found in 14 CFR 11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following methods: [[Page 72402]]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, Airworthiness Office--EIAS, 1 Rond Point Maurice Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61 93 44 51; email [email protected]; Internet http://www.airbus.com. 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- 4816; or in person at the Docket Management Facility between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket contains this proposed AD, the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and other information. The street address for the Docket Operations office (telephone 800-647-5527) is in the ADDRESSES section. Comments will be available in the AD docket shortly after receipt. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Sanjay Ralhan, Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; telephone 425-227-1405; fax 425-227-1149. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Comments Invited We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or arguments about this proposed AD. Send your comments to an address listed under the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2015-4816; Directorate Identifier 2014-NM-238-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 2014-0251R1, dated December 17, 2014 (referred to after this as the Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or ``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for certain Airbus Model A319, A320, and A321 series airplanes. The MCAI states: In 1998, an operator experienced a dual loss of braking systems. Investigation results revealed that the cover seal of the Brake Dual Distribution Valve (BDDV) was damaged and did not ensure the sealing efficiency. This condition, if not corrected, could lead to water ingestion in the BDDV and freezing of the BDDV in flight, possibly resulting in loss of braking system function after landing. [The Directorate General for Civil Aviation] (DGAC) France issued AD 2000-258-146 [http://ad.easa.europa.eu/blob/20002580tb_superseded.pdf/AD_F-2000-258-146_1] [which corresponds to certain actions in FAA AD 2001-15-10, Amendment 39-12344 (66 FR 39413, July 31, 2001)] to require modification of the BDDV with a new cover and installation of a draining tube with a cap. Since that French AD was issued, following a new event, Airbus developed a modification of the BDDV drain tube which will leave it open, ensuring continuous drainage of any ingested water, thereby preventing freezing of the brake system. For the reasons described above, EASA issued [another AD] * * *, to require modification of the BDDV drain tube. Since that [EASA] AD was issued, comments were received that indicated a need for correction and clarification. Consequently, this [EASA] AD is revised to add a Note to Table 1 and to amend paragraph (3). The modification includes a check for the presence of water, ice, and hydraulic fluid, and related investigative and corrective actions if necessary. Related investigative actions include an inspection for corrosion. Corrective actions include replacing the BDDV. 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- 4816. Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 Airbus has issued Service Bulletin A320-32-1415, dated September 2, 2014. The service information describes procedures for modifying the BDDV having certain part numbers; and modifying the drain hose of the BDDV; the modification includes a check for the presence of water, ice, and hydraulic fluid; and re-identifying the BDDV; and related investigative and corrective actions if necessary. This service information is reasonably available because the interested parties have access to it through their normal course of business or by the means identified in the ADDRESSES section of this NPRM. FAA's Determination and Requirements of This Proposed AD This product has been approved by the aviation authority of another country, and is approved for operation in the United States. Pursuant to our bilateral agreement with the State of Design Authority, we have been notified of the unsafe condition described in the MCAI and service information referenced above. We are proposing this AD because we evaluated all pertinent information and determined an unsafe condition exists and is likely to exist or develop on other products of these same type designs. Explanation of ``RC'' Procedures and Tests in Service Information The FAA worked in conjunction with industry, under the Airworthiness Directive Implementation Aviation Rulemaking Committee (ARC), to enhance the AD system. One enhancement was a new process for annotating which procedures and tests in the service information are required for compliance with an AD. Differentiating these procedures and tests from other tasks in the service information is expected to improve an owner's/operator's understanding of crucial AD requirements and help provide consistent judgment in AD compliance. The procedures and tests identified as RC (required for compliance) in any service information have a direct effect on detecting, preventing, resolving, or eliminating an identified unsafe condition. As specified in a NOTE under the Accomplishment Instructions of 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 [[Page 72403]] 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 953 airplanes of U.S. registry. We also estimate that it would take about 6 work-hours per product to comply with the basic requirements of this proposed AD. The average labor rate is $85 per work-hour. Required parts would cost about $421 per product. Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of this proposed AD on U.S. operators to be $887,243, or $931 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 0 1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows: Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. Sec. 39.13 [Amended] 0 2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness directive (AD): Airbus: Docket No. FAA-2015-4816; Directorate Identifier 2014-NM- 238-AD. (a) Comments Due Date We must receive comments by January 4, 2016. (b) Affected ADs None. (c) Applicability This AD applies to the airplanes identified in paragraphs (c)(1) through (c)(3) of this AD, certificated in any category, all manufacturer serial numbers, except those on which Airbus Modification 26925 has been embodied in production. (1) Airbus Model A319-111, -112, -113, -114, -115, -131, -132, and -133 airplanes. (2) Airbus Model A320-211, -212, -214, -231, -232, and -233 airplanes. (3) Airbus Model A321-111, -112, -131, -211, -212, -213, -231, and -232 airplanes. (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 32, Landing Gear. (e) Reason This AD was prompted by investigations that revealed that the cover seal of the BDDV was damaged and did not ensure efficient sealing. We are issuing this AD to prevent damage to the BDDV, which could lead to water ingestion in the BDDV and freezing of the BDDV in flight, possibly resulting in loss of braking system function after landing. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Modification and Re-Identification Within 24 months after the effective date of this AD, modify the BDDV having a part number listed in the column ``Old Part Number'' in table 1 to paragraph (g) of this AD; modify the drain hose of the affected BDDV; check for the presence of water, ice, and hydraulic fluid; and re-identify the BDDV to the corresponding part number, as applicable, as listed as ``New Part Number'' in table 1 to paragraph (g) of this AD; and do all applicable related investigative and corrective actions; in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A320-32-1415, dated September 2, 2014. Do all applicable related investigative and corrective actions before further flight. Table 1 to Paragraph (g) of This AD--BDDV Part Number Re-Identification ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Old part number New part number ------------------------------------------------------------------------ A25434006-3.......................................... A25434006-3000. A25434005-101........................................ A25434005-1010. A25434005-201........................................ A25434005-2010. A25434005-301........................................ A25434005-3010. A25434005-401........................................ A25434005-4010. A25434006-101........................................ A25434006-1010. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Note 2 to table 1 to paragraph (g) of this AD: The part number listed in table 1 to paragraph (g) of this AD can have an ``A'' or ``B'' suffix, which is an indication of the amendment level of the BDDV. This does not affect compliance with this AD. (h) Parts Installation Limitations As of the applicable time specified in paragraph (h)(1) or (h)(2) of this AD, no person may install a BDDV having a part number listed as ``Old Part Number'' in table 1 to paragraph (g) of this AD, on any airplane. (1) For any airplane that, on the effective date of this AD, has a BDDV installed with a part number listed as ``Old Part Number'' in table 1 to paragraph (g) of this AD: After modification of the airplane, as required by paragraph (g) of this AD. (2) For any airplane that, on the effective date of this AD, has a BDDV installed with a part number listed as ``New Part Number'' in table 1 to paragraph (g) of this AD, or has a BDDV installed with a part number not listed in table 1 to paragraph (g) of this AD: As of the effective date of this AD. (i) Other FAA AD Provisions The following provisions also apply to this AD: (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your request to your principal inspector or local [[Page 72404]] Flight Standards District Office, as appropriate. If sending information directly to the International Branch, send it to ATTN: Sanjay Ralhan, Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; telephone 425-227-1405; fax 425-227-1149. Information may be emailed to: [email protected]. Before using any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager of the local flight standards district office/certificate holding district office. The AMOC approval letter must specifically reference this AD. (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any requirement in this AD to obtain corrective actions from a manufacturer, the action must be accomplished using a method approved by the Manager, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA); or Airbus's EASA Design Organization Approval (DOA). If approved by the DOA, the approval must include the DOA-authorized signature. (3) Required for Compliance (RC): If any service information contains procedures or tests that are identified as RC, those procedures and tests must be done to comply with this AD; any procedures or tests that are not identified as RC are recommended. Those procedures and tests that are not identified as RC may be deviated from using accepted methods in accordance with the operator's maintenance or inspection program without obtaining approval of an AMOC, provided the procedures and tests identified as RC can be done and the airplane can be put back in an airworthy condition. Any substitutions or changes to procedures or tests identified as RC require approval of an AMOC. (j) Related Information (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA Airworthiness Directive 2014-0251R1, dated December 17, 2014, for related information. This MCAI may be found in the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2015-4816. (2) For service information identified in this AD, contact Airbus, Airworthiness Office--EIAS, 1 Rond Point Maurice Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61 93 44 51; email [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 10, 2015. Michael Kaszycki, Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2015-29444 Filed 11-18-15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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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
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(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:
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• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to aspects of this proposed AD. We will Related Service Information Under 1
http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the consider all comments received by the CFR Part 51
instructions for submitting comments. closing date and may amend this Airbus has issued Service Bulletin
• Fax: 202–493–2251. proposed AD based on those comments. A320–32–1415, dated September 2,
• Mail: U.S. Department of We will post all comments we 2014. The service information describes
Transportation, Docket Operations, M– receive, without change, to http:// procedures for modifying the BDDV
30, West Building Ground Floor, Room www.regulations.gov, including any having certain part numbers; and
W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., personal information you provide. We modifying the drain hose of the BDDV;
Washington, DC 20590. will also post a report summarizing each the modification includes a check for
• Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of substantive verbal contact we receive the presence of water, ice, and hydraulic
Transportation, Docket Operations, M– about this proposed AD. fluid; and re-identifying the BDDV; and
30, West Building Ground Floor, Room related investigative and corrective
W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Discussion
actions if necessary. This service
Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 information is reasonably available
p.m., Monday through Friday, except The European Aviation Safety Agency
(EASA), which is the Technical Agent because the interested parties have
Federal holidays. access to it through their normal course
For service information identified in for the Member States of the European
Union, has issued EASA Airworthiness of business or by the means identified
this proposed AD, contact Airbus, in the ADDRESSES section of this NPRM.
Airworthiness Office—EIAS, 1 Rond Directive 2014–0251R1, dated December
Point Maurice Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac 17, 2014 (referred to after this as the FAA’s Determination and Requirements
Cedex, France; telephone +33 5 61 93 36 Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness of This Proposed AD
96; fax +33 5 61 93 44 51; email Information, or ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct
an unsafe condition for certain Airbus This product has been approved by
account.airworth-eas@airbus.com; the aviation authority of another
Internet http://www.airbus.com. You Model A319, A320, and A321 series
airplanes. The MCAI states: country, and is approved for operation
may view this referenced service in the United States. Pursuant to our
information at the FAA, Transport In 1998, an operator experienced a dual
bilateral agreement with the State of
Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue loss of braking systems. Investigation results
Design Authority, we have been notified
SW., Renton, WA. For information on revealed that the cover seal of the Brake Dual
Distribution Valve (BDDV) was damaged and of the unsafe condition described in the
the availability of this material at the MCAI and service information
FAA, call 425–227–1221. did not ensure the sealing efficiency.
This condition, if not corrected, could lead referenced above. We are proposing this
Examining the AD Docket to water ingestion in the BDDV and freezing AD because we evaluated all pertinent
of the BDDV in flight, possibly resulting in information and determined an unsafe
You may examine the AD docket on loss of braking system function after landing. condition exists and is likely to exist or
the Internet at http:// [The Directorate General for Civil Aviation] develop on other products of these same
www.regulations.gov by searching for (DGAC) France issued AD 2000–258–146 type designs.
and locating Docket No. FAA–2015– [http://ad.easa.europa.eu/blob/20002580tb_
4816; or in person at the Docket superseded.pdf/AD_F-2000-258-146_1] Explanation of ‘‘RC’’ Procedures and
Management Facility between 9 a.m. [which corresponds to certain actions in FAA Tests in Service Information
and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, AD 2001–15–10, Amendment 39–12344 (66 The FAA worked in conjunction with
except Federal holidays. The AD docket FR 39413, July 31, 2001)] to require industry, under the Airworthiness
contains this proposed AD, the modification of the BDDV with a new cover
Directive Implementation Aviation
regulatory evaluation, any comments and installation of a draining tube with a cap.
Since that French AD was issued,
Rulemaking Committee (ARC), to
received, and other information. The enhance the AD system. One
street address for the Docket Operations following a new event, Airbus developed a
modification of the BDDV drain tube which enhancement was a new process for
office (telephone 800–647–5527) is in annotating which procedures and tests
will leave it open, ensuring continuous
the ADDRESSES section. Comments will drainage of any ingested water, thereby in the service information are required
be available in the AD docket shortly preventing freezing of the brake system. for compliance with an AD.
after receipt. For the reasons described above, EASA Differentiating these procedures and
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: issued [another AD] * * *, to require tests from other tasks in the service
Sanjay Ralhan, Aerospace Engineer, modification of the BDDV drain tube. information is expected to improve an
International Branch, ANM–116, Since that [EASA] AD was issued, owner’s/operator’s understanding of
Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, comments were received that indicated a crucial AD requirements and help
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA need for correction and clarification.
Consequently, this [EASA] AD is revised to
provide consistent judgment in AD
98057–3356; telephone 425–227–1405; compliance. The procedures and tests
add a Note to Table 1 and to amend
fax 425–227–1149. paragraph (3). identified as RC (required for
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: compliance) in any service information
The modification includes a check for have a direct effect on detecting,
Comments Invited the presence of water, ice, and hydraulic preventing, resolving, or eliminating an
We invite you to send any written fluid, and related investigative and identified unsafe condition.
relevant data, views, or arguments about corrective actions if necessary. Related As specified in a NOTE under the
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this proposed AD. Send your comments investigative actions include an Accomplishment Instructions of the
to an address listed under the inspection for corrosion. Corrective specified service information,
ADDRESSES section. Include ‘‘Docket No. actions include replacing the BDDV. procedures and tests that are identified
FAA–2015–4816; Directorate Identifier You may examine the MCAI in the AD as RC in any service information must
2014–NM–238–AD’’ at the beginning of docket on the Internet at http:// be done to comply with the proposed
your comments. We specifically invite www.regulations.gov by searching for AD. However, procedures and tests that
comments on the overall regulatory, and locating Docket No. FAA–2015– are not identified as RC are
economic, environmental, and energy 4816. recommended. Those procedures and
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tests that are not identified as RC may 2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the (f) Compliance
be deviated from using accepted DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures Comply with this AD within the
methods in accordance with the (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); compliance times specified, unless already
operator’s maintenance or inspection done.
3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in
program without obtaining approval of Alaska; and (g) Modification and Re-Identification
an alternative method of compliance Within 24 months after the effective date
(AMOC), provided the procedures and 4. Will not have a significant
economic impact, positive or negative, of this AD, modify the BDDV having a part
tests identified as RC can be done and number listed in the column ‘‘Old Part
the airplane can be put back in an on a substantial number of small entities
Number’’ in table 1 to paragraph (g) of this
airworthy condition. Any substitutions under the criteria of the Regulatory AD; modify the drain hose of the affected
or changes to procedures or tests Flexibility Act. BDDV; check for the presence of water, ice,
identified as RC will require approval of List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 and hydraulic fluid; and re-identify the
an AMOC. BDDV to the corresponding part number, as
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation applicable, as listed as ‘‘New Part Number’’
Costs of Compliance safety, Incorporation by reference, in table 1 to paragraph (g) of this AD; and do
all applicable related investigative and
We estimate that this proposed AD Safety. corrective actions; in accordance with the
affects 953 airplanes of U.S. registry. The Proposed Amendment Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus
We also estimate that it would take Service Bulletin A320–32–1415, dated
about 6 work-hours per product to Accordingly, under the authority September 2, 2014. Do all applicable related
comply with the basic requirements of delegated to me by the Administrator, investigative and corrective actions before
this proposed AD. The average labor further flight.
the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part
rate is $85 per work-hour. Required 39 as follows:
parts would cost about $421 per TABLE 1 TO PARAGRAPH (g) OF THIS
product. Based on these figures, we PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS AD—BDDV PART NUMBER RE-
estimate the cost of this proposed AD on DIRECTIVES IDENTIFICATION
U.S. operators to be $887,243, or $931
per product. ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 Old part number New part number
continues to read as follows:
Authority for This Rulemaking A25434006–3 ................. A25434006–3000.
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. A25434005–101 ............. A25434005–1010.
Title 49 of the United States Code A25434005–201 ............. A25434005–2010.
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue § 39.13 [Amended] A25434005–301 ............. A25434005–3010.
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, A25434005–401 ............. A25434005–4010.
■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
section 106, describes the authority of A25434006–101 ............. A25434006–1010.
the following new airworthiness
the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII:
directive (AD):
Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more Note 2 to table 1 to paragraph (g) of this
detail the scope of the Agency’s Airbus: Docket No. FAA–2015–4816; AD: The part number listed in table 1 to
authority. Directorate Identifier 2014–NM–238–AD. paragraph (g) of this AD can have an ‘‘A’’ or
‘‘B’’ suffix, which is an indication of the
We are issuing this rulemaking under (a) Comments Due Date amendment level of the BDDV. This does not
the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII, We must receive comments by January 4, affect compliance with this AD.
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: 2016.
General requirements.’’ Under that (h) Parts Installation Limitations
section, Congress charges the FAA with (b) Affected ADs
As of the applicable time specified in
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in None. paragraph (h)(1) or (h)(2) of this AD, no
air commerce by prescribing regulations (c) Applicability person may install a BDDV having a part
for practices, methods, and procedures number listed as ‘‘Old Part Number’’ in table
This AD applies to the airplanes identified 1 to paragraph (g) of this AD, on any airplane.
the Administrator finds necessary for in paragraphs (c)(1) through (c)(3) of this AD, (1) For any airplane that, on the effective
safety in air commerce. This regulation certificated in any category, all manufacturer date of this AD, has a BDDV installed with
is within the scope of that authority serial numbers, except those on which a part number listed as ‘‘Old Part Number’’
because it addresses an unsafe condition Airbus Modification 26925 has been in table 1 to paragraph (g) of this AD: After
that is likely to exist or develop on embodied in production. modification of the airplane, as required by
products identified in this rulemaking (1) Airbus Model A319–111, –112, –113, paragraph (g) of this AD.
action. –114, –115, –131, –132, and –133 airplanes. (2) For any airplane that, on the effective
(2) Airbus Model A320–211, –212, –214, date of this AD, has a BDDV installed with
Regulatory Findings –231, –232, and –233 airplanes. a part number listed as ‘‘New Part Number’’
We determined that this proposed AD (3) Airbus Model A321–111, –112, –131, in table 1 to paragraph (g) of this AD, or has
–211, –212, –213, –231, and –232 airplanes. a BDDV installed with a part number not
would not have federalism implications
listed in table 1 to paragraph (g) of this AD:
under Executive Order 13132. This (d) Subject As of the effective date of this AD.
proposed AD would not have a Air Transport Association (ATA) of
substantial direct effect on the States, on America Code 32, Landing Gear. (i) Other FAA AD Provisions
the relationship between the national The following provisions also apply to this
(e) Reason
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Government and the States, or on the AD:
distribution of power and This AD was prompted by investigations (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance
responsibilities among the various that revealed that the cover seal of the BDDV (AMOCs): The Manager, International
was damaged and did not ensure efficient Branch, ANM–116, Transport Airplane
levels of government.
sealing. We are issuing this AD to prevent Directorate, FAA, has the authority to
For the reasons discussed above, I damage to the BDDV, which could lead to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested
certify this proposed regulation: water ingestion in the BDDV and freezing of using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19.
1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory the BDDV in flight, possibly resulting in loss In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your
action’’ under Executive Order 12866; of braking system function after landing. request to your principal inspector or local
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Flight Standards District Office, as DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION ADDRESSES: Send comments identified
appropriate. If sending information directly by docket number FAA–2015–3901
to the International Branch, send it to ATTN: Federal Aviation Administration using any of the following methods:
Sanjay Ralhan, Aerospace Engineer, • Federal Rulemaking Portal: Go to
International Branch, ANM–116, Transport 14 CFR Part 147 http://www.regulations.gov and follow
Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind the online instructions for sending your
Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356;
[Docket No.: FAA–2015–3901; Notice No. comments electronically.
telephone 425–227–1405; fax 425–227–1149.
15–10] • Mail: Send comments to Docket
Information may be emailed to: 9-ANM-116-
AMOC-REQUESTS@faa.gov. Before using Operations, M–30; U.S. Department of
any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate RIN 2120–AK48 Transportation (DOT), 1200 New Jersey
principal inspector, or lacking a principal Avenue SE., Room W12–140, West
inspector, the manager of the local flight Aviation Maintenance Technician Building Ground Floor, Washington, DC
standards district office/certificate holding Schools 20590–0001.
district office. The AMOC approval letter • Hand Delivery or Courier: Take
must specifically reference this AD. AGENCY: Federal Aviation comments to Docket Operations in
(2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any Administration (FAA), DOT. Room W12–140 of the West Building
requirement in this AD to obtain corrective ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking Ground Floor at 1200 New Jersey
actions from a manufacturer, the action must (NPRM); extension of comment period. Avenue SE., Washington, DC, between 9
be accomplished using a method approved a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through
by the Manager, International Branch, ANM– SUMMARY: This action extends the Friday, except Federal holidays.
116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or comment period for an NPRM published • Fax: Fax comments to Docket
the European Aviation Safety Agency on October 2, 2015. In that document, Operations at 202–493–2251.
(EASA); or Airbus’s EASA Design the FAA proposes to amend the Privacy: In accordance with 5 U.S.C.
Organization Approval (DOA). If approved by
regulations governing the curriculum 553(c), DOT solicits comments from the
the DOA, the approval must include the
DOA-authorized signature.
and operations of FAA-certificated public to better inform its rulemaking
(3) Required for Compliance (RC): If any Aviation Maintenance Technician process. DOT posts these comments,
service information contains procedures or Schools. These amendments would without edit, including any personal
tests that are identified as RC, those modernize and reorganize the required information the commenter provides, to
procedures and tests must be done to comply curriculum subjects in the appendices www.regulations.gov, as described in
with this AD; any procedures or tests that are of the current regulations. They would the system of records notice (DOT/ALL–
not identified as RC are recommended. Those also remove the course content items 14 FDMS), which can be reviewed at
procedures and tests that are not identified currently located in the appendices and www.dot.gov/privacy.
as RC may be deviated from using accepted require that they be placed in each Docket: Background documents or
methods in accordance with the operator’s school’s operations specifications so comments received may be read at
maintenance or inspection program without they could more easily be amended http://www.regulations.gov at any time.
obtaining approval of an AMOC, provided when necessary. The amendments are Follow the online instructions for
the procedures and tests identified as RC can
needed because the existing accessing the docket or go to the Docket
be done and the airplane can be put back in
curriculums are outdated, do not meet Operations in Room W12–140 of the
an airworthy condition. Any substitutions or
changes to procedures or tests identified as current industry needs, and can be West Building Ground Floor at 1200
RC require approval of an AMOC. changed only through notice and New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington,
comment rulemaking. These DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday
(j) Related Information amendments would ensure that aviation through Friday, except Federal holidays.
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing maintenance technician students FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For
Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA receive up-to-date foundational training technical questions concerning this
Airworthiness Directive 2014–0251R1, dated to meet the demanding and consistently action, contact Robert Warren, Aircraft
December 17, 2014, for related information. changing needs of the aviation industry. Maintenance Division, Federal Aviation
This MCAI may be found in the AD docket This extension is a result of a joint
on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov
Administration, 800 Independence
request from Aviation Technical Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591;
by searching for and locating Docket No.
Education Council (ATEC), telephone (202) 267–1711; email
FAA–2015–4816.
(2) For service information identified in
Aeronautical Repair Station Association robert.w.warren@faa.gov. For legal
this AD, contact Airbus, Airworthiness (ARSA), Aircraft Owners and Pilots questions concerning this action,
Office—EIAS, 1 Rond Point Maurice Association (AOPA), Airlines for contact Edmund Averman, Office of the
Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; America (A4A), Aviation Suppliers Chief Counsel (AGC–210), Federal
telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61 Association (ASA), Helicopter Aviation Administration, 800
93 44 51; email account.airworth-eas@ Association International (HAI), Independence Avenue SW.,
airbus.com; Internet http://www.airbus.com. Modification And Replacement Parts Washington, DC 20591; telephone (202)
You may view this service information at the Association (MARPA), National Air 267–3147; email Ed.Averman@faa.gov.
FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Carrier Association (NACA), National SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For Air Transport Association (NATA),
information on the availability of this Regional Airline Association, STEM Comments Invited
material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221.
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Education Coalition (STEM), and The FAA continues to invite
Issued in Renton, Washington, on University Aviation Association (UAA) interested persons to take part in this
November 10, 2015. (collectively, the ‘‘Petitioners’’). rulemaking by submitting written
Michael Kaszycki, DATES: The comment period for the comments, data, or views about the
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane notice of proposed rulemaking NPRM we issued on October 2, 2015
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. published on October 2, 2015 (80 FR (part 147, Aviation Maintenance
[FR Doc. 2015–29444 Filed 11–18–15; 8:45 am] 59674), is extended. Send comments on Technician Schools (80 FR
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P or before February 1, 2016. 59674)(October 2, 2015). The most
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| 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 | Sanjay Ralhan, Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; telephone 425-227-1405; fax 425-227-1149. | |
| FR Citation | 80 FR 72401 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
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