80_FR_72789 80 FR 72565 - Airworthiness Directives; Lockheed Martin Corporation/Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company Airplanes

80 FR 72565 - Airworthiness Directives; Lockheed Martin Corporation/Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company Airplanes

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 224 (November 20, 2015)

Page Range72565-72569
FR Document2015-28464

We are superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2011-09-04 for all Lockheed Martin Corporation/Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company Model 382, 382B, 382E, 382F, and 382G airplanes. AD 2011-09-04 required repetitive inspections for damage to the lower surface of the center wing box (CWB), and corrective actions if necessary. This new AD adds related investigative actions, and corrective actions if necessary. This AD was prompted by an evaluation by the design approval holder (DAH) that indicated that the CWB is subject to widespread fatigue damage (WFD). We are issuing this AD to detect and correct fatigue cracking of the lower surface of the CWB, which could result in structural failure of the wings.

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2014-0427; Directorate Identifier 2013-NM-218-AD; 
Amendment 39-18316; AD 2015-22-11]
RIN 2120-AA64


Airworthiness Directives; Lockheed Martin Corporation/Lockheed 
Martin Aeronautics Company Airplanes

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: We are superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2011-09-04 for 
all Lockheed Martin Corporation/Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company 
Model 382, 382B, 382E, 382F, and 382G airplanes. AD 2011-09-04 required 
repetitive inspections for damage to the lower surface of the center 
wing box (CWB), and corrective actions if necessary. This new AD adds 
related investigative actions, and corrective actions if necessary. 
This AD was prompted by an evaluation by the design approval holder 
(DAH) that indicated that the CWB is subject to widespread fatigue 
damage (WFD). We are issuing this AD to detect and correct fatigue 
cracking of the lower surface of the CWB, which could result in 
structural failure of the wings.

DATES: This AD is effective December 28, 2015.
    The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by 
reference

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of a certain publication listed in this AD as of December 28, 2015.
    The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by 
reference of a certain other publication listed in this AD as of June 
22, 2011 (76 FR 28626, May 18, 2011).

ADDRESSES: For service information identified in this AD, contact 
Lockheed Martin Corporation/Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company, 
Airworthiness Office, Dept. 6A0M, Zone 0252, Column P-58, 86 S. Cobb 
Drive, Marietta, GA 30063; telephone 770-494-5444; fax 770-494-5445; 
email ams.portal@lmco.com; Internet http://www.lockheedmartin.com/ams/tools/TechPubs.html. You may view this referenced service information 
at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., 
Renton, WA. For information on the availability of this material at the 
FAA, call 425-227-1221. It is also available on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2014-
0427.

Examining the AD Docket

    You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.govby searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2014-
0427; 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 AD, the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and 
other information. The address for the Docket Office (phone: 800-647-
5527) is Docket Management Facility, U.S. Department of Transportation, 
Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 
New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Carl Gray, Aerospace Engineer, 
Airframe Branch, ACE-117A, FAA, Atlanta Aircraft Certification Office, 
1701 Columbia Avenue, College Park, GA 30337; telephone 404-474-5554; 
fax 404-474-5605; email: carl.w.gray@faa.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

Discussion

    We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR 
part 39 to supersede AD 2011-09-04, Amendment 39-16666 (76 FR 28626, 
May 18, 2011). AD 2011-09-04 applied to all Lockheed Martin 
Corporation/Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company Model 382, 382B, 382E, 
382F, and 382G airplanes. The NPRM published in the Federal Register on 
July 1, 2014 (79 FR 37248). The NPRM was prompted by an evaluation by 
the DAH that indicated that the CWB is subject to WFD. The NPRM 
proposed to continue to require repetitive inspections for any damage 
of the lower surface of the CWB, and corrective actions if necessary. 
The NPRM also proposed to require replacement of the CWB, and to add, 
for the repetitive inspections, concurrent related investigative 
actions, and corrective actions if necessary. We are issuing this AD to 
detect and correct fatigue cracking of the lower surface of the CWB, 
which could result in structural failure of the wings.

Actions Since Issuance of the NPRM (79 FR 37248, July 1, 2014)

    The CWB replacement, proposed in the NPRM (79 FR 37248, July 1, 
2014), has been removed from this final rule, and is instead required 
by AD 2015-18-02, Amendment 39-18260 (80 FR 52941, September 2, 2015). 
We determined that the proposed compliance time for the CWB replacement 
would not adequately address the unsafe condition, because the risk of 
undetected WFD rises rapidly for CWBs that have accumulated 50,000 
total flight hours. Therefore, for airplanes over the 50,000-flight-
hour threshold, AD 2015-18-02 provides a shorter grace period than that 
proposed in the NPRM. In this AD, we have removed paragraph (k) of the 
proposed AD and Note 1 to paragraph (k) of the proposed AD, and 
redesignated subsequent paragraphs accordingly.

Comments

    We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing 
this AD. The following presents the comments to the NPRM (79 FR 37248, 
July 1, 2014) related to the proposed inspection requirements, and the 
FAA's response to those comments. Since this AD does not include the 
CWB replacement proposed in paragraph (k) of the NPRM, this AD does not 
address comments regarding the CWB replacement. Those comments are 
addressed in AD 2015-18-02, Amendment 39-18260 (80 FR 52941, September 
2, 2015).

Support for the NPRM (79 FR 37248, July 1, 2014)

    Lynden Air Cargo (Lynden) stated that it concurs that the proposed 
inspections are beneficial and enhance safety.

Request To Revise Proposed Applicability

    Lynden questioned whether the FAA considered the safety risk factor 
for ``restricted category type certificated Model C-130A through H 
airplanes'' and whether those airplanes should be included in the 
applicability.
    We did consider the safety risk factor for those airplanes. The FAA 
issued restricted-category type certificates only for Model C-130A and 
C-130B airplanes, and these are low-usage airplanes. The wings on Model 
C-130A airplanes are different from those of other models; the CWBs 
have previously been replaced on all Model C-130A airplanes. There are 
no civil registered Model C-130B airplanes in service. We might 
consider further rulemaking for Model C-130 airplanes. We have not 
changed this AD regarding this issue.

Request To Revise Repair Approval Procedures

    Safair requested that we revise the NPRM (79 FR 37248, July 1, 
2014) to authorize the DAH or designated engineering representative 
(DER) to develop and approve repairs under international operator 
support agreements with the state-of-registration civil authorities.
    We agree with the commenter's request. We have revised paragraphs 
(h), (i)(1)(ii), (j), and (k)(1) of this AD to require that certain 
repairs, alternative compliance times, and inspection methods be 
approved in accordance with the procedures specified in paragraph (m) 
of this AD, which allows DER approval for repairs as specified in new 
paragraph (m)(3) of this AD.

Request To Require a Report of Inspection Findings

    Noting that the NPRM (79 FR 37248, July 1, 2014) would not require 
inspection reports, Safair suggested that Lockheed build a database of 
inspection findings. The commenter asserted that the data would not be 
collected unless mandated.
    It is not necessary to require operators to report inspection 
findings, as the Atlanta Aircraft Certification Office (ACO) already 
maintains a database for tracking repairs. The database includes repair 
reports from the U.S. as well as DER reports for airplanes outside of 
the U.S. We have not changed this AD in this regard.

Conclusion

    We reviewed the relevant data, considered the comments received, 
and determined that air safety and the public interest require adopting 
this AD with the changes described previously and minor editorial 
changes. We have determined that these minor changes:
     Are consistent with the intent that was proposed in the 
NPRM (79 FR 37248, July 1, 2014) for correcting the unsafe condition; 
and

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     Do not add any additional burden upon the public than was 
already proposed in the NPRM (79 FR 37248, July 1, 2014).
    We also determined that these changes will not increase the 
economic burden on any operator or increase the scope of this AD.

Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51

    We reviewed Lockheed Service Bulletin 382-57-85 (82-790), Revision 
3, dated July 8, 2013, including Appendix A, Revision 3, dated July 8, 
2013, and Appendixes B, C, D, E, F, and G, all Revision 1, all dated 
March 8, 2007. The service information describes procedures for 
inspecting the lower surface of the CWB. This service information is 
reasonably available because the interested parties have access to it 
through their normal course of business or by the means identified in 
the ADDRESSES section of this AD.

Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this AD affects 15 airplanes of U.S. registry.
    We estimate the following costs to comply with this AD:

                                                 Estimated Costs
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                                                                                                 Cost on U.S.
             Action                    Labor cost         Parts cost      Cost per product        operators
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Inspection [retained action from  2,000 work-hours x              N/A   $170,000 per         $2,550,000 per
 AD 2011-09-04, Amendment 39-      $85 per hour =                        inspection cycle.    inspection cycle.
 16666 (76 FR 28626, May 18,       $170,000 per
 2011)].                           inspection cycle.
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    We have received no definitive data that would enable us to provide 
cost estimates for the related investigative actions specified in this 
AD.
    We estimate the following costs to do any necessary repair that 
would be required. We have no way of determining the number of aircraft 
that might need this repair:

                                               On-Condition Costs
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                 Action                          Labor cost             Parts cost         Cost per product
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Repair [retained from AD 2011-09-04,     1,000 to 3,000 work-hours          $30,000   $115,000 to $285,000.
 Amendment 39-16666 (76 FR 28626, May     x $85 per hour = $85,000
 18, 2011)].                              to $255,000.
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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 have determined that this AD will not have federalism 
implications under Executive Order 13132. This AD will not have a 
substantial direct effect on the States, on the relationship between 
the national government and the States, or on the distribution of power 
and responsibilities among the various levels of government.
    For the reasons discussed above, I certify that this AD:
    (1) Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive 
Order 12866,
    (2) Is not a ``significant rule'' under 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.

Adoption of the Amendment

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

PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

0
1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows:

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


Sec.  39.13  [Amended]

0
2. The FAA amends Sec.  39.13 by removing Airworthiness Directive (AD) 
2011-09-04, Amendment 39-16666 (76 FR 28626, May 18, 2011), and adding 
the following new AD:

2015-22-11 Lockheed Martin Corporation/Lockheed Martin Aeronautics 
Company: Amendment 39-18316; Docket No. FAA-2014-0427; Directorate 
Identifier 2013-NM-218-AD.

(a) Effective Date

    This AD is effective December 28, 2015.

(b) Affected ADs

    This AD replaces AD 2011-09-04, Amendment 39-16666 (76 FR 28626, 
May 18, 2011).

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to all Lockheed Martin Corporation/Lockheed 
Martin Aeronautics Company Model 382, 382B, 382E, 382F, and 382G 
airplanes, certificated in any category.

(d) Subject

    Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 57, Wings.

(e) Unsafe Condition

    This AD was prompted by an evaluation by the design approval 
holder (DAH) that indicated the center wing box (CWB) is subject to 
widespread fatigue damage (WFD). We are issuing this AD to detect 
and correct

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fatigue cracking of the lower surface of the CWB, which could result 
in structural failure of the wings.

(f) Compliance

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

(g) Retained Inspection, With Revised Service Information

    This paragraph restates the actions required by paragraph (g) of 
AD 2011-09-04, Amendment 39-16666 (76 FR 28626, May 18, 2011), with 
revised service information. At the time specified in paragraphs 
(g)(1), (g)(2), and (g)(3) of this AD, whichever occurs latest: Do a 
nondestructive inspection of the lower surface of the CWB for any 
damage, in accordance with Lockheed Service Bulletin 382-57-85 (82-
790), Revision 2, dated August 23, 2007, including Appendixes A, B, 
C, D, E, F, and G, all Revision 1, all dated March 8, 2007; or 
Lockheed Service Bulletin 382-57-85 (82-790), Revision 3, dated July 
8, 2013, including Appendix A, Revision 3, dated July 8, 2013, and 
Appendixes B, C, D, E, F, and G, all Revision 1, all dated March 8, 
2007. Repeat the inspections thereafter at intervals not to exceed 
10,000 flight hours. As of the effective date of this AD, use only 
Lockheed Service Bulletin 382-57-85 (82-790), Revision 3, dated July 
8, 2013, including Appendix A, Revision 3, dated July 8, 2013, and 
Appendixes B, C, D, E, F, and G, all Revision 1, all dated March 8, 
2007, for the actions required by this paragraph.
    (1) Prior to the accumulation of 40,000 total flight hours on 
the center wing.
    (2) Within 365 days after June 22, 2011 (the effective date of 
AD 2011-09-04, Amendment 39-16666 (76 FR 28626, May 18, 2011)).
    (3) Within 10,000 flight hours on the CWB after the 
accomplishment of the inspection specified in paragraph (g) of this 
AD, if done before June 22, 2011 (the effective date of AD 2011-09-
04, Amendment 39-16666 (76 FR 28626, May 18, 2011)).

(h) Retained Corrective Action, With Revised Repair Instructions

    This paragraph restates the actions required by paragraph (h) of 
AD 2011-09-04, Amendment 39-16666 (76 FR 28626, May 18, 2011), with 
revised repair instructions. If any damage is found before the 
effective date of this AD during any inspection required by 
paragraph (g) of this AD: Before further flight, repair any damage, 
using a method approved by the Manager, Atlanta Aircraft 
Certification Office (ACO), FAA. If any damage is found as of the 
effective date of this AD, during any inspection required by 
paragraph (g) of this AD: Before further flight, repair using a 
method approved in accordance with the procedures specified in 
paragraph (m) of this AD.

(i) Retained Exceptions to Service Information Specifications, With 
Revised Repair Instructions

    (1) This paragraph restates the exception specified in paragraph 
(i) of AD 2011-09-04, Amendment 39-16666 (76 FR 28626, May 18, 
2011), with revised repair instructions. Lockheed Service Bulletin 
382-57-85 (82-790), Revision 2, dated August 23, 2007, including 
Appendixes A, B, C, D, E, F, and G, all Revision 1, all dated March 
8, 2007, specifies that operators may adjust thresholds and 
intervals, use alternative repetitive inspection intervals, and use 
alternative inspection methods, if applicable. However, this AD 
requires the applicable approval specified in paragraph (i)(1)(i) or 
(i)(1)(ii) of this AD.
    (i) Before the effective date of this AD: This AD requires that 
any alternative methods or intervals be approved by the Manager, 
Atlanta ACO. For any alternative methods or intervals to be approved 
by the Manager, Atlanta ACO, as required by this paragraph, the 
Manager's approval letter must specifically refer to this AD.
    (ii) As of the effective date of this AD, this AD requires that 
any alternative methods or intervals be approved in accordance with 
the procedures specified in paragraph (m) of this AD.
    (2) This paragraph restates the exception stated in paragraph 
(j) of AD 2011-09-04, Amendment 39-16666 (76 FR 28626, May 18, 
2011), with no changes. Where Lockheed Service Bulletin 382-57-85 
(82-790), Revision 2, dated August 23, 2007, including Appendixes A, 
B, C, D, E, F, and G, all Revision 1, all dated March 8, 2007, 
specifies that alternative repetitive inspection intervals may be 
used for cold-worked holes, this AD does not allow the longer 
interval. This AD requires that all cold-worked and non-cold-worked 
holes be reinspected at 10,000-flight-hour intervals.
    (3) This paragraph restates the exception stated in paragraph 
(k) of AD 2011-09-04, Amendment 39-16666 (76 FR 28626, May 18, 
2011), with no changes. Where Lockheed Service Bulletin 382-57-85 
(82-790), Revision 2, dated August 23, 2007, including Appendixes A, 
B, C, D, E, F, and G, all Revision 1, all dated March 8, 2007, 
describes procedures for submitting a report of any damages, this AD 
does not require such action.

(j) New Inspection and Corrective Actions

    As of the effective date of this AD, concurrently with 
accomplishing the inspection required by paragraph (g) of this AD: 
Do all applicable related investigative actions, in accordance with 
Appendix A, Revision 3, dated July 8, 2013, of Lockheed Service 
Bulletin 382-57-85 (82-790), Revision 3, dated July 8, 2013, 
including Appendix A, Revision 3, dated July 8, 2013, and Appendixes 
B, C, D, E, F, and G, all Revision 1, all dated March 8, 2007. If 
any cracking or damage is found during any related investigative 
action: Before further flight, repair all cracking and damage, using 
a method approved in accordance with the procedures specified in 
paragraph (m) of this AD.

(k) New Exceptions to Service Information Specifications

    (1) Lockheed Service Bulletin 382-57-85 (82-790), Revision 3, 
dated July 8, 2013, including Appendix A, Revision 3, dated July 8, 
2013, and Appendixes B, C, D, E, F, and G, all Revision 1, all dated 
March 8, 2007, specifies that operators may adjust thresholds and 
intervals, use alternative repetitive inspection intervals, and use 
alternative inspection methods. However, this AD requires that any 
alternative thresholds, intervals, or inspection methods be approved 
in accordance with the procedures specified in paragraph (m) of this 
AD.
    (2) Where Lockheed Service Bulletin 382-57-85 (82-790), Revision 
3, dated July 8, 2013, including Appendix A, Revision 3, dated July 
8, 2013, and Appendixes B, C, D, E, F, and G, all Revision 1, all 
dated March 8, 2007, describes procedures for submitting a report of 
any damages, this AD does not require such action.

(l) Credit for Previous Actions

    (1) This paragraph restates the credit provided in paragraph (l) 
of AD 2011-09-04, Amendment 39-16666 (76 FR 28626, May 18, 2011). 
This paragraph provides credit for the actions required by paragraph 
(g) of this AD, if those actions were performed before June 22, 2011 
(the effective date of AD 2011-09-04), using Lockheed Service 
Bulletin 382-57-85 (82-790), Revision 1, dated March 8, 2007, which 
is not incorporated by reference in this AD.
    (2) This paragraph restates the credit provided in paragraph (m) 
of AD 2011-09-04, Amendment 39-16666 (76 FR 28626, May 18, 2011). 
This paragraph provides credit for the actions required by paragraph 
(g) of this AD, if those actions were performed before June 22, 2011 
(the effective date of AD 2011-09-04), using Lockheed Service 
Bulletin 382-57-85 (82-790), dated August 4, 2005, which is not 
incorporated by reference in this AD.

(m) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)

    (1) The Manager, Atlanta ACO, FAA, has the authority to approve 
AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 
39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your request to your 
principal inspector or local Flight Standards District Office, as 
appropriate. If sending information directly to the manager of the 
ACO, send it to the attention of the person identified in paragraph 
(n)(1) of this AD.
    (2) Before using any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate 
principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager 
of the local flight standards district office/certificate holding 
district office.
    (3) An AMOC that provides an acceptable level of safety may be 
used for any repair required by this AD, if it is approved by a 
Delegated Engineering Representative (DER) for the Lockheed Martin 
Aeronautics Company who has been authorized by the Manager, Atlanta 
ACO, to make those findings. For a repair method to be approved, the 
repair approval must meet the certification basis of the airplane, 
and the approval must specifically refer to this AD.

(n) Related Information

    (1) For more information about this AD, contact Carl Gray, 
Aerospace Engineer, Airframe Branch, ACE-117A, FAA, Atlanta Aircraft 
Certification Office, 1701 Columbia Avenue, College Park, GA 30337; 
telephone 404-474-5554; fax 404-474-5605; email: 
carl.w.gray@faa.gov.

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    (2) Service information identified in this AD that is not 
incorporated by reference is available at the addresses specified in 
paragraphs (o)(5) and (o)(6) of this AD.

(o) Material Incorporated by Reference

    (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the 
incorporation by reference (IBR) of the service information listed 
in this paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
    (2) You must use this service information as applicable to do 
the actions required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.
    (3) The following service information was approved for IBR on 
December 28, 2015.
    (i) Lockheed Service Bulletin 382-57-85 (82-790), Revision 3, 
dated July 8, 2013, including Appendix A, Revision 3, dated July 8, 
2013, and Appendixes B, C, D, E, F, and G, all Revision 1, all dated 
March 8, 2007.
    (ii) Reserved.
    (4) The following service information was approved for IBR on 
June 22, 2011 (76 FR 28626, May 18, 2011).
    (i) Lockheed Service Bulletin 382-57-85 (82-790), Revision 2, 
dated August 23, 2007, including Appendixes A, B, C, D, E, F, and G, 
all Revision 1, all dated March 8, 2007.
    (ii) Reserved.
    (5) For Lockheed Martin Corporation/Lockheed Martin Aeronautics 
Company service information identified in this AD, contact Lockheed 
Martin Corporation/Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company, 
Airworthiness Office, Dept. 6A0M, Zone 0252, Column P-58, 86 S. Cobb 
Drive, Marietta, GA 30063; telephone 770-494-5444; fax 770-494-5445; 
email ams.portal@lmco.com; Internet http://www.lockheedmartin.com/ams/tools/TechPubs.html.
    (6) 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.
    (7) You may view this service information that is incorporated 
by reference at the National Archives and Records Administration 
(NARA). For information on the availability of this material at 
NARA, call 202-741-6030, or go to http://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html.

    Issued in Renton, Washington, on October 29, 2015.
Jeffrey E. Duven,
Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification 
Service.
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                                            (c) Applicability                                       FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs               49 18 57; email: none; Internet: http://asi-
                                               This AD applies to Reims Aviation S.A.               for this AD, if requested using the procedures        aviation.fr/asi-aviation-support/1.html
                                            Model F406 airplanes, serial numbers 0001               found in 14 CFR 39.19. Send information to            (requires user name and password).
                                            through 0098, certificated in any category.             ATTN: Albert J. Mercado, Aerospace                       (5) You may view this service information
                                                                                                    Engineer, FAA, Small Airplane Directorate,            at the FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901
                                            (d) Subject                                             901 Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri           Locust, Kansas City, Missouri 64106. For
                                              Air Transport Association of America                  64106; telephone: (816) 329–4119; fax: (816)          information on the availability of this
                                            (ATA) Code 27: Flight Controls.                         329–4090; email: albert.mercado@faa.gov.              material at the FAA, call (816) 329–4148. It
                                                                                                    Before using any approved AMOC on any                 is also available on the Internet at http://
                                            (e) Reason                                              airplane to which the AMOC applies, notify            www.regulations.gov by searching for
                                               This AD was prompted by mandatory                    your appropriate principal inspector (PI) in          locating Docket No. FAA–2015–3398.
                                            continuing airworthiness information (MCAI)             the FAA Flight Standards District Office                 (6) You may view this service information
                                            originated by an aviation authority of another          (FSDO), or lacking a PI, your local FSDO.             that is incorporated by reference at the
                                            country to identify and correct an unsafe                  (2) Airworthy Product: For any requirement         National Archives and Records
                                            condition on an aviation product. The MCAI              in this AD to obtain corrective actions from          Administration (NARA). For information on
                                            describes the unsafe condition as detachment            a manufacturer or other source, use these             the availability of this material at NARA, call
                                            of the pilot’s rudder control pedal in flight.          actions if they are FAA-approved. Corrective          202–741–6030, or go to: http://
                                            We are issuing this AD to detect and correct            actions are considered FAA-approved if they           www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-
                                            cracking of the pilot rudder control pedal              are approved by the State of Design Authority         locations.html.
                                            which, if not corrected, could result in                (or their delegated agent). You are required
                                                                                                                                                            Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on
                                            detachment of the pedal with possible loss of           to assure the product is airworthy before it
                                                                                                                                                          November 6, 2015.
                                            airplane directional control.                           is returned to service.
                                                                                                       (3) Reporting Requirements: For any                Melvin Johnson,
                                            (f) Actions and Compliance                                                                                    Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate,
                                                                                                    reporting requirement in this AD, a federal
                                               Unless already done, do the actions in               agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a              Aircraft Certification Service.
                                            paragraphs (f)(1) through (f)(4) of this AD.            person is not required to respond to, nor             [FR Doc. 2015–29200 Filed 11–19–15; 8:45 am]
                                               (1) Before further flight after August 18,           shall a person be subject to a penalty for            BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
                                            2015 (the effective date retained from AD               failure to comply with a collection of
                                            2015–16–07), do a visual inspection and a               information subject to the requirements of
                                            dye or fluorescent penetrant inspection of the          the Paperwork Reduction Act unless that
                                            rudder control pedal torque tubes, LH (Part                                                                   DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
                                                                                                    collection of information displays a current
                                            Number (P/N) 5115260–1) and RH (P/N                     valid OMB Control Number. The OMB
                                            5115260–2), following the instructions of                                                                     Federal Aviation Administration
                                                                                                    Control Number for this information
                                            PART A of ASI AVIATION Service Bulletin                 collection is 2120–0056. Public reporting for
                                            No.: F406–104, dated July 28, 2015.                     this collection of information is estimated to        14 CFR Part 39
                                               (2) If no crack is detected during the               be approximately 5 minutes per response,              [Docket No. FAA–2014–0427; Directorate
                                            inspection required by paragraph (f)(1) of this         including the time for reviewing instructions,        Identifier 2013–NM–218–AD; Amendment
                                            AD, within 100 hours time-in-service (TIS)              completing and reviewing the collection of            39–18316; AD 2015–22–11]
                                            after August 18, 2015 (the effective date               information. All responses to this collection
                                            retained from AD 2015–16–07), do a                      of information are mandatory. Comments                RIN 2120–AA64
                                            magnetic particle inspection of the rudder              concerning the accuracy of this burden and
                                            control pedal torque tubes, LH (P/N                     suggestions for reducing the burden should            Airworthiness Directives; Lockheed
                                            5115260–1) and RH (P/N 5115260–2),                      be directed to the FAA at: 800 Independence           Martin Corporation/Lockheed Martin
                                            following the instructions of PART B of ASI             Ave. SW., Washington, DC 20591, Attn:                 Aeronautics Company Airplanes
                                            AVIATION Service Bulletin No.: F406–104,                Information Collection Clearance Officer,
                                            dated July 28, 2015.                                    AES–200.                                              AGENCY:  Federal Aviation
                                               (3) If any crack is detected on a rudder                                                                   Administration (FAA), DOT.
                                            control pedal torque tube during the                    (h) Related Information
                                                                                                                                                          ACTION: Final rule.
                                            inspection required by paragraph (f)(1) or                Refer to MCAI European Aviation Safety
                                            (f)(2) of this AD, before further flight, replace       Agency (EASA) AD No.: 2015–0159–E, dated              SUMMARY:    We are superseding
                                            the affected part with a serviceable part               July 31, 2015, and EASA AD No.: 2015–                 Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2011–09–
                                            following the instructions of ASI AVIATION              0159R1, dated August 24, 2015, for related            04 for all Lockheed Martin Corporation/
                                            Service Bulletin No.: F406–104, dated July              information. You may examine the MCAI on
                                            28, 2015.                                               the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by
                                                                                                                                                          Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company
                                               (4) For the purpose of this AD, a                    searching for and locating Docket No. FAA–            Model 382, 382B, 382E, 382F, and 382G
                                            serviceable part is:                                    2015–3398.                                            airplanes. AD 2011–09–04 required
                                               (i) A rudder control pedal torque tube (LH                                                                 repetitive inspections for damage to the
                                            P/N 5115260–1 or RH P/N 5115260–2) that                 (i) Material Incorporated by Reference                lower surface of the center wing box
                                            has had a magnetic particle inspection                     (1) The Director of the Federal Register           (CWB), and corrective actions if
                                            following the instructions of PART B of ASI             approved the incorporation by reference               necessary. This new AD adds related
                                            AVIATION Service Bulletin No.: F406–104,                (IBR) of the service information listed in this       investigative actions, and corrective
                                            dated July 28, 2015, and no cracks were                 paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR
                                                                                                    part 51.
                                                                                                                                                          actions if necessary. This AD was
                                            found; or
                                               (ii) A new rudder control pedal torque tube             (2) You must use this service information          prompted by an evaluation by the
                                            (LH P/N 5115260–1 or RH P/N 5115260–2)                  as applicable to do the actions required by           design approval holder (DAH) that
                                            that has never been installed on an airplane.           this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.           indicated that the CWB is subject to
                                               (5) You may install a rudder control pedal              (3) The following service information was          widespread fatigue damage (WFD). We
                                            torque tube P/N 5115260–1 (LH) or P/N                   approved for IBR on August 18, 2015 (80 FR            are issuing this AD to detect and correct
                                            5115260–2 (RH) on an airplane, provided it              49127).                                               fatigue cracking of the lower surface of
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                                            is a serviceable part.                                     (i) ASI AVIATION Service Bulletin No.:             the CWB, which could result in
                                                                                                    F406–104, dated July 28, 2015.                        structural failure of the wings.
                                            (g) Other FAA AD Provisions                                (ii) Reserved.
                                               The following provisions also apply to this             (4) For service information identified in          DATES: This AD is effective December
                                            AD:                                                     this AD, contact ASI Aviation, Aérodrome de          28, 2015.
                                               (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance                Reims Prunay, 51360 Prunay, FRANCE;                      The Director of the Federal Register
                                            (AMOCs): The Manager, Standards Office,                 telephone: +33 3 26 48 46 65; fax: +33 3 26           approved the incorporation by reference


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                                            of a certain publication listed in this AD              37248). The NPRM was prompted by an                   and whether those airplanes should be
                                            as of December 28, 2015.                                evaluation by the DAH that indicated                  included in the applicability.
                                               The Director of the Federal Register                 that the CWB is subject to WFD. The                     We did consider the safety risk factor
                                            approved the incorporation by reference                 NPRM proposed to continue to require                  for those airplanes. The FAA issued
                                            of a certain other publication listed in                repetitive inspections for any damage of              restricted-category type certificates only
                                            this AD as of June 22, 2011 (76 FR                      the lower surface of the CWB, and                     for Model C–130A and C–130B
                                            28626, May 18, 2011).                                   corrective actions if necessary. The                  airplanes, and these are low-usage
                                            ADDRESSES: For service information                      NPRM also proposed to require                         airplanes. The wings on Model C–130A
                                            identified in this AD, contact Lockheed                 replacement of the CWB, and to add, for               airplanes are different from those of
                                            Martin Corporation/Lockheed Martin                      the repetitive inspections, concurrent                other models; the CWBs have previously
                                            Aeronautics Company, Airworthiness                      related investigative actions, and                    been replaced on all Model C–130A
                                            Office, Dept. 6A0M, Zone 0252, Column                   corrective actions if necessary. We are               airplanes. There are no civil registered
                                            P–58, 86 S. Cobb Drive, Marietta, GA                    issuing this AD to detect and correct                 Model C–130B airplanes in service. We
                                            30063; telephone 770–494–5444; fax                      fatigue cracking of the lower surface of              might consider further rulemaking for
                                            770–494–5445; email ams.portal@                         the CWB, which could result in                        Model C–130 airplanes. We have not
                                            lmco.com; Internet http://                              structural failure of the wings.                      changed this AD regarding this issue.
                                            www.lockheedmartin.com/ams/tools/                       Actions Since Issuance of the NPRM (79                Request To Revise Repair Approval
                                            TechPubs.html. You may view this                        FR 37248, July 1, 2014)                               Procedures
                                            referenced service information at the
                                            FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate,                      The CWB replacement, proposed in                       Safair requested that we revise the
                                            1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA.                       the NPRM (79 FR 37248, July 1, 2014),                 NPRM (79 FR 37248, July 1, 2014) to
                                            For information on the availability of                  has been removed from this final rule,                authorize the DAH or designated
                                            this material at the FAA, call 425–227–                 and is instead required by AD 2015–18–                engineering representative (DER) to
                                            1221. It is also available on the Internet              02, Amendment 39–18260 (80 FR                         develop and approve repairs under
                                            at http://www.regulations.gov by                        52941, September 2, 2015). We                         international operator support
                                            searching for and locating Docket No.                   determined that the proposed                          agreements with the state-of-registration
                                            FAA–2014–0427.                                          compliance time for the CWB                           civil authorities.
                                                                                                    replacement would not adequately                         We agree with the commenter’s
                                            Examining the AD Docket                                 address the unsafe condition, because                 request. We have revised paragraphs (h),
                                              You may examine the AD docket on                      the risk of undetected WFD rises rapidly              (i)(1)(ii), (j), and (k)(1) of this AD to
                                            the Internet at http://                                 for CWBs that have accumulated 50,000                 require that certain repairs, alternative
                                            www.regulations.govby searching for                     total flight hours. Therefore, for                    compliance times, and inspection
                                            and locating Docket No. FAA–2014–                       airplanes over the 50,000-flight-hour                 methods be approved in accordance
                                            0427; or in person at the Docket                        threshold, AD 2015–18–02 provides a                   with the procedures specified in
                                            Management Facility between 9 a.m.                      shorter grace period than that proposed               paragraph (m) of this AD, which allows
                                            and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,                      in the NPRM. In this AD, we have                      DER approval for repairs as specified in
                                            except Federal holidays. The AD docket                  removed paragraph (k) of the proposed                 new paragraph (m)(3) of this AD.
                                            contains this AD, the regulatory                        AD and Note 1 to paragraph (k) of the                 Request To Require a Report of
                                            evaluation, any comments received, and                  proposed AD, and redesignated                         Inspection Findings
                                            other information. The address for the                  subsequent paragraphs accordingly.
                                            Docket Office (phone: 800–647–5527) is                                                                           Noting that the NPRM (79 FR 37248,
                                                                                                    Comments                                              July 1, 2014) would not require
                                            Docket Management Facility, U.S.
                                            Department of Transportation, Docket                      We gave the public the opportunity to               inspection reports, Safair suggested that
                                            Operations, M–30, West Building                         participate in developing this AD. The                Lockheed build a database of inspection
                                            Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200                        following presents the comments to the                findings. The commenter asserted that
                                            New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington,                      NPRM (79 FR 37248, July 1, 2014)                      the data would not be collected unless
                                            DC 20590.                                               related to the proposed inspection                    mandated.
                                                                                                    requirements, and the FAA’s response                     It is not necessary to require operators
                                            FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Carl
                                                                                                    to those comments. Since this AD does                 to report inspection findings, as the
                                            Gray, Aerospace Engineer, Airframe                                                                            Atlanta Aircraft Certification Office
                                            Branch, ACE–117A, FAA, Atlanta                          not include the CWB replacement
                                                                                                    proposed in paragraph (k) of the NPRM,                (ACO) already maintains a database for
                                            Aircraft Certification Office, 1701                                                                           tracking repairs. The database includes
                                            Columbia Avenue, College Park, GA                       this AD does not address comments
                                                                                                    regarding the CWB replacement. Those                  repair reports from the U.S. as well as
                                            30337; telephone 404–474–5554; fax                                                                            DER reports for airplanes outside of the
                                            404–474–5605; email: carl.w.gray@                       comments are addressed in AD 2015–
                                                                                                    18–02, Amendment 39–18260 (80 FR                      U.S. We have not changed this AD in
                                            faa.gov.                                                                                                      this regard.
                                                                                                    52941, September 2, 2015).
                                            SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
                                                                                                    Support for the NPRM (79 FR 37248,                    Conclusion
                                            Discussion                                              July 1, 2014)                                           We reviewed the relevant data,
                                              We issued a notice of proposed                           Lynden Air Cargo (Lynden) stated that              considered the comments received, and
                                            rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR                       it concurs that the proposed inspections              determined that air safety and the
                                            part 39 to supersede AD 2011–09–04,                     are beneficial and enhance safety.                    public interest require adopting this AD
                                            Amendment 39–16666 (76 FR 28626,                                                                              with the changes described previously
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                                            May 18, 2011). AD 2011–09–04 applied                    Request To Revise Proposed                            and minor editorial changes. We have
                                            to all Lockheed Martin Corporation/                     Applicability                                         determined that these minor changes:
                                            Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company                        Lynden questioned whether the FAA                    • Are consistent with the intent that
                                            Model 382, 382B, 382E, 382F, and 382G                   considered the safety risk factor for                 was proposed in the NPRM (79 FR
                                            airplanes. The NPRM published in the                    ‘‘restricted category type certificated               37248, July 1, 2014) for correcting the
                                            Federal Register on July 1, 2014 (79 FR                 Model C–130A through H airplanes’’                    unsafe condition; and


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                                              • Do not add any additional burden                     Related Service Information Under 1                        information is reasonably available
                                            upon the public than was already                         CFR Part 51                                                because the interested parties have
                                            proposed in the NPRM (79 FR 37248,                          We reviewed Lockheed Service                            access to it through their normal course
                                            July 1, 2014).                                           Bulletin 382–57–85 (82–790), Revision                      of business or by the means identified
                                              We also determined that these                          3, dated July 8, 2013, including                           in the ADDRESSES section of this AD.
                                            changes will not increase the economic                   Appendix A, Revision 3, dated July 8,                      Costs of Compliance
                                            burden on any operator or increase the                   2013, and Appendixes B, C, D, E, F, and
                                                                                                     G, all Revision 1, all dated March 8,                        We estimate that this AD affects 15
                                            scope of this AD.
                                                                                                     2007. The service information describes                    airplanes of U.S. registry.
                                                                                                     procedures for inspecting the lower                          We estimate the following costs to
                                                                                                     surface of the CWB. This service                           comply with this AD:

                                                                                                                   ESTIMATED COSTS
                                                         Action                                Labor cost                  Parts cost                Cost per product                 Cost on U.S. operators

                                            Inspection [retained action           2,000 work-hours × $85 per                  N/A              $170,000 per inspection cycle       $2,550,000 per inspection
                                              from AD 2011–09–04,                   hour = $170,000 per in-                                                                          cycle.
                                              Amendment 39–16666 (76                spection cycle.
                                              FR 28626, May 18, 2011)].



                                              We have received no definitive data                    estimates for the related investigative                    required. We have no way of
                                            that would enable us to provide cost                     actions specified in this AD.                              determining the number of aircraft that
                                                                                                       We estimate the following costs to do                    might need this repair:
                                                                                                     any necessary repair that would be
                                                                                                                 ON-CONDITION COSTS
                                                               Action                                           Labor cost                           Parts cost                     Cost per product

                                            Repair [retained from AD 2011–09–04,               1,000 to 3,000 work-hours × $85 per                    $30,000        $115,000 to $285,000.
                                              Amendment 39–16666 (76 FR 28626,                   hour = $85,000 to $255,000.
                                              May 18, 2011)].



                                            Authority for This Rulemaking                            responsibilities among the various                         § 39.13    [Amended]
                                               Title 49 of the United States Code                    levels of government.                                      ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by
                                            specifies the FAA’s authority to issue                     For the reasons discussed above, I                       removing Airworthiness Directive (AD)
                                            rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I,                    certify that this AD:                                      2011–09–04, Amendment 39–16666 (76
                                                                                                       (1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory                    FR 28626, May 18, 2011), and adding
                                            Section 106, describes the authority of
                                                                                                     action’’ under Executive Order 12866,                      the following new AD:
                                            the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII,                       (2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under
                                            Aviation Programs, describes in more                     DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures                     2015–22–11 Lockheed Martin Corporation/
                                            detail the scope of the Agency’s                         (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979),                              Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company:
                                            authority.                                                 (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation                      Amendment 39–18316; Docket No.
                                               We are issuing this rulemaking under                  in Alaska, and
                                                                                                                                                                    FAA–2014–0427; Directorate Identifier
                                            the authority described in Subtitle VII,                                                                                2013–NM–218–AD.
                                                                                                       (4) Will not have a significant
                                            Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701,                      economic impact, positive or negative,                     (a) Effective Date
                                            ‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that                     on a substantial number of small entities                    This AD is effective December 28, 2015.
                                            section, Congress charges the FAA with                   under the criteria of the Regulatory
                                            promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in                                                                          (b) Affected ADs
                                                                                                     Flexibility Act.
                                            air commerce by prescribing regulations                                                                               This AD replaces AD 2011–09–04,
                                            for practices, methods, and procedures                   List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39                         Amendment 39–16666 (76 FR 28626, May 18,
                                            the Administrator finds necessary for                      Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation                   2011).
                                            safety in air commerce. This regulation                  safety, Incorporation by reference,                        (c) Applicability
                                            is within the scope of that authority                    Safety.                                                       This AD applies to all Lockheed Martin
                                            because it addresses an unsafe condition                                                                            Corporation/Lockheed Martin Aeronautics
                                            that is likely to exist or develop on                    Adoption of the Amendment
                                                                                                                                                                Company Model 382, 382B, 382E, 382F, and
                                            products identified in this rulemaking                     Accordingly, under the authority                         382G airplanes, certificated in any category.
                                            action.                                                  delegated to me by the Administrator,
                                                                                                                                                                (d) Subject
                                                                                                     the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as
                                            Regulatory Findings                                                                                                   Air Transport Association (ATA) of
                                                                                                     follows:
                                              We have determined that this AD will                                                                              America Code 57, Wings.
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                                            not have federalism implications under                   PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS                                      (e) Unsafe Condition
                                            Executive Order 13132. This AD will                      DIRECTIVES                                                    This AD was prompted by an evaluation by
                                            not have a substantial direct effect on                                                                             the design approval holder (DAH) that
                                            the States, on the relationship between                  ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39
                                                                                                                                                                indicated the center wing box (CWB) is
                                            the national government and the States,                  continues to read as follows:                              subject to widespread fatigue damage (WFD).
                                            or on the distribution of power and                          Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.             We are issuing this AD to detect and correct



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                                            fatigue cracking of the lower surface of the            790), Revision 2, dated August 23, 2007,              and intervals, use alternative repetitive
                                            CWB, which could result in structural failure           including Appendixes A, B, C, D, E, F, and            inspection intervals, and use alternative
                                            of the wings.                                           G, all Revision 1, all dated March 8, 2007,           inspection methods. However, this AD
                                                                                                    specifies that operators may adjust thresholds        requires that any alternative thresholds,
                                            (f) Compliance                                                                                                intervals, or inspection methods be approved
                                                                                                    and intervals, use alternative repetitive
                                               Comply with this AD within the                       inspection intervals, and use alternative             in accordance with the procedures specified
                                            compliance times specified, unless already              inspection methods, if applicable. However,           in paragraph (m) of this AD.
                                            done.                                                   this AD requires the applicable approval                 (2) Where Lockheed Service Bulletin 382–
                                                                                                    specified in paragraph (i)(1)(i) or (i)(1)(ii) of     57–85 (82–790), Revision 3, dated July 8,
                                            (g) Retained Inspection, With Revised                                                                         2013, including Appendix A, Revision 3,
                                            Service Information                                     this AD.
                                                                                                      (i) Before the effective date of this AD: This      dated July 8, 2013, and Appendixes B, C, D,
                                               This paragraph restates the actions                  AD requires that any alternative methods or           E, F, and G, all Revision 1, all dated March
                                            required by paragraph (g) of AD 2011–09–04,             intervals be approved by the Manager,                 8, 2007, describes procedures for submitting
                                            Amendment 39–16666 (76 FR 28626, May 18,                Atlanta ACO. For any alternative methods or           a report of any damages, this AD does not
                                            2011), with revised service information. At             intervals to be approved by the Manager,              require such action.
                                            the time specified in paragraphs (g)(1), (g)(2),        Atlanta ACO, as required by this paragraph,
                                            and (g)(3) of this AD, whichever occurs latest:                                                               (l) Credit for Previous Actions
                                                                                                    the Manager’s approval letter must
                                            Do a nondestructive inspection of the lower             specifically refer to this AD.                           (1) This paragraph restates the credit
                                            surface of the CWB for any damage, in                     (ii) As of the effective date of this AD, this      provided in paragraph (l) of AD 2011–09–04,
                                            accordance with Lockheed Service Bulletin               AD requires that any alternative methods or           Amendment 39–16666 (76 FR 28626, May 18,
                                            382–57–85 (82–790), Revision 2, dated                   intervals be approved in accordance with the          2011). This paragraph provides credit for the
                                            August 23, 2007, including Appendixes A, B,             procedures specified in paragraph (m) of this         actions required by paragraph (g) of this AD,
                                            C, D, E, F, and G, all Revision 1, all dated            AD.                                                   if those actions were performed before June
                                            March 8, 2007; or Lockheed Service Bulletin                                                                   22, 2011 (the effective date of AD 2011–09–
                                                                                                      (2) This paragraph restates the exception
                                            382–57–85 (82–790), Revision 3, dated July 8,                                                                 04), using Lockheed Service Bulletin 382–
                                                                                                    stated in paragraph (j) of AD 2011–09–04,
                                            2013, including Appendix A, Revision 3,                                                                       57–85 (82–790), Revision 1, dated March 8,
                                                                                                    Amendment 39–16666 (76 FR 28626, May 18,
                                            dated July 8, 2013, and Appendixes B, C, D,                                                                   2007, which is not incorporated by reference
                                                                                                    2011), with no changes. Where Lockheed
                                            E, F, and G, all Revision 1, all dated March                                                                  in this AD.
                                                                                                    Service Bulletin 382–57–85 (82–790),
                                            8, 2007. Repeat the inspections thereafter at                                                                    (2) This paragraph restates the credit
                                                                                                    Revision 2, dated August 23, 2007, including
                                            intervals not to exceed 10,000 flight hours.                                                                  provided in paragraph (m) of AD 2011–09–
                                                                                                    Appendixes A, B, C, D, E, F, and G, all
                                            As of the effective date of this AD, use only                                                                 04, Amendment 39–16666 (76 FR 28626, May
                                                                                                    Revision 1, all dated March 8, 2007, specifies
                                            Lockheed Service Bulletin 382–57–85 (82–                                                                      18, 2011). This paragraph provides credit for
                                                                                                    that alternative repetitive inspection intervals
                                            790), Revision 3, dated July 8, 2013,                                                                         the actions required by paragraph (g) of this
                                            including Appendix A, Revision 3, dated July            may be used for cold-worked holes, this AD            AD, if those actions were performed before
                                            8, 2013, and Appendixes B, C, D, E, F, and              does not allow the longer interval. This AD           June 22, 2011 (the effective date of AD 2011–
                                            G, all Revision 1, all dated March 8, 2007, for         requires that all cold-worked and non-cold-           09–04), using Lockheed Service Bulletin
                                            the actions required by this paragraph.                 worked holes be reinspected at 10,000-flight-         382–57–85 (82–790), dated August 4, 2005,
                                               (1) Prior to the accumulation of 40,000              hour intervals.                                       which is not incorporated by reference in this
                                            total flight hours on the center wing.                    (3) This paragraph restates the exception           AD.
                                               (2) Within 365 days after June 22, 2011 (the         stated in paragraph (k) of AD 2011–09–04,
                                            effective date of AD 2011–09–04,                        Amendment 39–16666 (76 FR 28626, May 18,              (m) Alternative Methods of Compliance
                                            Amendment 39–16666 (76 FR 28626, May 18,                2011), with no changes. Where Lockheed                (AMOCs)
                                            2011)).                                                 Service Bulletin 382–57–85 (82–790),                     (1) The Manager, Atlanta ACO, FAA, has
                                               (3) Within 10,000 flight hours on the CWB            Revision 2, dated August 23, 2007, including          the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD,
                                            after the accomplishment of the inspection              Appendixes A, B, C, D, E, F, and G, all               if requested using the procedures found in 14
                                            specified in paragraph (g) of this AD, if done          Revision 1, all dated March 8, 2007,                  CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19,
                                            before June 22, 2011 (the effective date of AD          describes procedures for submitting a report          send your request to your principal inspector
                                            2011–09–04, Amendment 39–16666 (76 FR                   of any damages, this AD does not require              or local Flight Standards District Office, as
                                            28626, May 18, 2011)).                                  such action.                                          appropriate. If sending information directly
                                                                                                    (j) New Inspection and Corrective Actions             to the manager of the ACO, send it to the
                                            (h) Retained Corrective Action, With Revised                                                                  attention of the person identified in
                                            Repair Instructions                                        As of the effective date of this AD,               paragraph (n)(1) of this AD.
                                              This paragraph restates the actions                   concurrently with accomplishing the                      (2) Before using any approved AMOC,
                                            required by paragraph (h) of AD 2011–09–04,             inspection required by paragraph (g) of this          notify your appropriate principal inspector,
                                            Amendment 39–16666 (76 FR 28626, May 18,                AD: Do all applicable related investigative           or lacking a principal inspector, the manager
                                            2011), with revised repair instructions. If any         actions, in accordance with Appendix A,               of the local flight standards district office/
                                            damage is found before the effective date of            Revision 3, dated July 8, 2013, of Lockheed           certificate holding district office.
                                            this AD during any inspection required by               Service Bulletin 382–57–85 (82–790),                     (3) An AMOC that provides an acceptable
                                            paragraph (g) of this AD: Before further flight,        Revision 3, dated July 8, 2013, including             level of safety may be used for any repair
                                            repair any damage, using a method approved              Appendix A, Revision 3, dated July 8, 2013,           required by this AD, if it is approved by a
                                            by the Manager, Atlanta Aircraft Certification          and Appendixes B, C, D, E, F, and G, all              Delegated Engineering Representative (DER)
                                            Office (ACO), FAA. If any damage is found               Revision 1, all dated March 8, 2007. If any           for the Lockheed Martin Aeronautics
                                            as of the effective date of this AD, during any         cracking or damage is found during any                Company who has been authorized by the
                                            inspection required by paragraph (g) of this            related investigative action: Before further          Manager, Atlanta ACO, to make those
                                            AD: Before further flight, repair using a               flight, repair all cracking and damage, using         findings. For a repair method to be approved,
                                            method approved in accordance with the                  a method approved in accordance with the              the repair approval must meet the
                                            procedures specified in paragraph (m) of this           procedures specified in paragraph (m) of this         certification basis of the airplane, and the
                                            AD.                                                     AD.                                                   approval must specifically refer to this AD.
                                            (i) Retained Exceptions to Service                      (k) New Exceptions to Service Information             (n) Related Information
                                                                                                    Specifications
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                                            Information Specifications, With Revised                                                                        (1) For more information about this AD,
                                            Repair Instructions                                        (1) Lockheed Service Bulletin 382–57–85            contact Carl Gray, Aerospace Engineer,
                                               (1) This paragraph restates the exception            (82–790), Revision 3, dated July 8, 2013,             Airframe Branch, ACE–117A, FAA, Atlanta
                                            specified in paragraph (i) of AD 2011–09–04,            including Appendix A, Revision 3, dated July          Aircraft Certification Office, 1701 Columbia
                                            Amendment 39–16666 (76 FR 28626, May 18,                8, 2013, and Appendixes B, C, D, E, F, and            Avenue, College Park, GA 30337; telephone
                                            2011), with revised repair instructions.                G, all Revision 1, all dated March 8, 2007,           404–474–5554; fax 404–474–5605; email:
                                            Lockheed Service Bulletin 382–57–85 (82–                specifies that operators may adjust thresholds        carl.w.gray@faa.gov.



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                                              (2) Service information identified in this            DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION                          SW., Renton, WA. For information on
                                            AD that is not incorporated by reference is                                                                   the availability of this material at the
                                            available at the addresses specified in                 Federal Aviation Administration                       FAA, call 425–227–1221. It is also
                                            paragraphs (o)(5) and (o)(6) of this AD.                                                                      available on the Internet at http://
                                            (o) Material Incorporated by Reference
                                                                                                    14 CFR Part 39                                        www.regulations.gov by searching for
                                                                                                    [Docket No. FAA–2014–1043; Directorate                and locating Docket No. FAA–2014–
                                               (1) The Director of the Federal Register                                                                   1043.
                                            approved the incorporation by reference                 Identifier 2013–NM–079–AD; Amendment
                                                                                                    39–18321; AD 2015–23–05]                              FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
                                            (IBR) of the service information listed in this
                                            paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR               RIN 2120–AA64                                         Vladimir Ulyanov, Aerospace Engineer,
                                            part 51.                                                                                                      International Branch, ANM–116,
                                               (2) You must use this service information            Airworthiness Directives; Airbus                      Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA,
                                            as applicable to do the actions required by             Airplanes                                             1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA
                                            this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.                                                                   98057–3356; telephone 425–227–1138;
                                                                                                    AGENCY:  Federal Aviation                             fax 425–227–1149.
                                               (3) The following service information was
                                                                                                    Administration (FAA), Department of
                                            approved for IBR on December 28, 2015.                                                                        SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
                                               (i) Lockheed Service Bulletin 382–57–85
                                                                                                    Transportation (DOT).
                                            (82–790), Revision 3, dated July 8, 2013,               ACTION: Final rule.                                   Discussion
                                            including Appendix A, Revision 3, dated July                                                                     We issued a notice of proposed
                                                                                                    SUMMARY:    We are adopting a new                     rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
                                            8, 2013, and Appendixes B, C, D, E, F, and
                                                                                                    airworthiness directive (AD) for all                  part 39 by adding an AD that would
                                            G, all Revision 1, all dated March 8, 2007.
                                                                                                    Airbus Model A330–200, A330–200                       apply to all Airbus Model A330–200,
                                               (ii) Reserved.
                                               (4) The following service information was
                                                                                                    Freighter, and A330–300 series                        A330–200 Freighter, and A330–300
                                            approved for IBR on June 22, 2011 (76 FR
                                                                                                    airplanes; and Model A340–200 and                     series airplanes; and Model A340–200
                                            28626, May 18, 2011).                                   A340–300 series airplanes. This AD was                and A340–300 series airplanes. The
                                               (i) Lockheed Service Bulletin 382–57–85              prompted by reports of cracked support                NPRM published in the Federal
                                            (82–790), Revision 2, dated August 23, 2007,            strut body ends at a certain frame                    Register on January 23, 2015 (80 FR
                                            including Appendixes A, B, C, D, E, F, and              location of the trimmable horizontal                  3510). The NPRM was prompted by
                                            G, all Revision 1, all dated March 8, 2007.             stabilizer (THS). This AD requires                    reports of cracked support strut body
                                               (ii) Reserved.                                       repetitive inspections for cracking of the            ends at a certain frame location of the
                                               (5) For Lockheed Martin Corporation/                 strut ends of the THS support located at              THS. The NPRM proposed to require
                                            Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company                     a certain frame in the tail cone, and                 repetitive inspections for cracking of the
                                            service information identified in this AD,              replacement if necessary; and                         strut ends of the THS support located at
                                            contact Lockheed Martin Corporation/                    reinstallation or installation of                     a certain frame in the tail cone, and
                                            Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company,                    reinforcing clamps on certain strut ends.             replacement if necessary; and
                                            Airworthiness Office, Dept. 6A0M, Zone                  We are issuing this AD to detect and                  reinstallation or installation of
                                            0252, Column P–58, 86 S. Cobb Drive,                    correct cracked support strut body ends               reinforcing clamps on certain strut ends.
                                            Marietta, GA 30063; telephone 770–494–                  of the THS, which could lead to the loss              We are issuing this AD to detect and
                                            5444; fax 770–494–5445; email ams.portal@               of all four THS support struts, making                correct cracked support strut body ends
                                            lmco.com; Internet http://                              the remaining structure unable to carry               of the THS, which could lead to the loss
                                            www.lockheedmartin.com/ams/tools/                       limit loads, resulting in the loss of the             of all four THS support struts, making
                                            TechPubs.html.                                          horizontal tail plane.                                the remaining structure unable to carry
                                               (6) You may view this referenced service             DATES: This AD becomes effective                      limit loads, resulting in the loss of the
                                            information at the FAA, Transport Airplane              December 28, 2015.                                    horizontal tail plane.
                                            Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton,                 The Director of the Federal Register                  The European Aviation Safety Agency
                                            WA. For information on the availability of              approved the incorporation by reference               (EASA), which is the Technical Agent
                                            this material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221.            of certain publications listed in this AD             for the Member States of the European
                                               (7) You may view this service information            as of December 28, 2015.                              Union, has issued EASA Airworthiness
                                            that is incorporated by reference at the
                                                                                                    ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD                     Directive 2014–0068, dated March 18,
                                            National Archives and Records
                                                                                                    docket on the Internet at http://                     2014 (referred to after this as the
                                            Administration (NARA). For information on
                                                                                                    www.regulations.gov/                                  Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness
                                            the availability of this material at NARA, call
                                                                                                    #!docketDetail;D=FAA-2014-1043 or in                  Information, or ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct
                                            202–741–6030, or go to http://
                                                                                                    person at the Docket Management                       an unsafe condition for all Airbus
                                            www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-
                                                                                                    Facility, U.S. Department of                          Model A330–200, A330–200 Freighter,
                                            locations.html.
                                                                                                    Transportation, Docket Operations, M–                 and A330–300 series airplanes; and
                                              Issued in Renton, Washington, on October              30, West Building Ground Floor, Room                  Model A340–200 and A340–300 series
                                            29, 2015.                                               W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,                  airplanes. The MCAI states:
                                            Jeffrey E. Duven,                                       Washington, DC.                                         During scheduled maintenance on A330
                                            Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate,                   For service information identified in              aeroplanes, several Trimmable Horizontal
                                            Aircraft Certification Service.                         this AD, contact Airbus SAS,                          Stabilizer (THS) support struts at frame (FR)
                                            [FR Doc. 2015–28464 Filed 11–19–15; 8:45 am]            Airworthiness Office—EAL, 1 Rond                      91 were found cracked at strut body ends.
                                                                                                    Point Maurice Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac                   The THS is supported and articulated at FR
                                            BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
                                                                                                    Cedex, France; telephone +33 5 61 93 36               91 by four struts to fix the hinges (Y-bolts)
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                                                                                                                                                          and keep the structural integrity in lateral
                                                                                                    96; fax +33 5 61 93 45 80; email
                                                                                                                                                          direction.
                                                                                                    airworthiness.A330–A340@airbus.com;                     Analysis revealed that cracks can reduce
                                                                                                    Internet http://www.airbus.com. You                   ability of the support struts to carry specified
                                                                                                    may view this referenced service                      tension loads.
                                                                                                    information at the FAA, Transport                       This condition, if not detected and
                                                                                                    Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue                corrected, could lead to the loss of all four



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Document Created: 2015-12-14 13:58:58
Document Modified: 2015-12-14 13:58:58
CategoryRegulatory Information
CollectionFederal Register
sudoc ClassAE 2.7:
GS 4.107:
AE 2.106:
PublisherOffice of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
SectionRules and Regulations
ActionFinal rule.
DatesThis AD is effective December 28, 2015.
ContactCarl Gray, Aerospace Engineer, Airframe Branch, ACE-117A, FAA, Atlanta Aircraft Certification Office, 1701 Columbia Avenue, College Park, GA 30337; telephone 404-474-5554; fax 404-474-5605; email: [email protected]
FR Citation80 FR 72565 
RIN Number2120-AA64
CFR AssociatedAir Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety

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