80 FR 74729 - Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 229 (November 30, 2015)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 229 (November 30, 2015)
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[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 229 (Monday, November 30, 2015)] [Proposed Rules] [Pages 74729-74731] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2015-30218] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2015-6537; Directorate Identifier 2014-NM-154-AD] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Airbus Model A318, A319, A320, and A321 series airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by reports of cracking of the aft fixed fairing (AFF) of the pylons due to fatigue damage of the structure. This proposed AD would require repetitive inspections for damage and cracking of the AFF of the pylons, and repair if necessary. We are proposing this AD to detect and correct damage and cracking of the AFF of the pylons, which could result in detachment of a pylon and consequent reduced structural integrity of the airplane. DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by January 14, 2016. ADDRESSES: You may send comments, using the procedures found in 14 CFR 11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following methods:Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments. Fax: (202) 493-2251. Mail: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590. Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. For service information identified in this proposed AD, contact Airbus, Airworthiness Office--EAS, 1 Rond Point Maurice Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61 93 44 51; email [email protected]; Internet http://www.airbus.com. You may view this referenced service information at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 425-227-1221. Examining the AD Docket You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2015- 6537; or in person at the Docket Management Facility between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket contains this proposed AD, the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and other information. The street address for the Docket Operations office (telephone (800) 647-5527) is in the ADDRESSES section. Comments will be available in the AD docket shortly after receipt. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Sanjay Ralhan, Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; telephone 425-227-1405; fax 425-227-1149. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Comments Invited We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or arguments about this proposed AD. Send your comments to an address listed under the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2015-6537; Directorate Identifier 2014-NM-154-AD'' at the beginning of your comments. We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory, economic, environmental, and energy aspects of this proposed AD. We will consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend this proposed AD based on those comments. We will post all comments we receive, without change, to http://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information you provide. We will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal contact we receive about this proposed AD. Discussion The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical Agent for the Member States of the European Union, has issued EASA Airworthiness Directive 2014-0154, dated July 2, 2014 (referred to after this as the Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or ``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for certain Airbus Model A318, A319, A320, and A321 series airplanes. The MCAI states: On aeroplanes equipped with post-mod 33844 CFM pylons, several operators have reported cracks on the Aft Fixed Fairing (AFF). After material analysis, it appears that the pylon AFF structure, especially on this configuration, is subject to fatigue constraint damage which could lead to pylon AFF cracks. Further to these findings, Airbus released Alert Operators Transmission (AOT) A54N002-12 which provides instructions to inspect the pylon AFF, applicable only to aeroplanes incorporating Airbus production mod 33844 on CFM pylons. More recently, Airbus issued Service Bulletin (SB) A320-54-1027, superseding AOT A54N002-12. This condition, if not detected and corrected, could lead to detachment of a pylon AFF from the aeroplane, possibly resulting in injuries to persons on the ground. For the reasons described above, this [EASA] AD requires repetitive detailed inspections (DET) of the pylon AFF and, depending on findings, accomplishment of applicable corrective action(s). [[Page 74730]] Since the MCAI was issued, EASA has clarified that the detachment of a pylon AFF from the airplane could result in damage to the airplane; such damage could result in reduced structural integrity of the airplane. You may examine the MCAI in the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating it in Docket No. FAA-2015-6537. Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 Airbus has issued Service Bulletin A320-54-1027, dated April 10, 2014. This service information describes procedures for inspections for damage and cracking of the AFF of the pylons, and repair if necessary. This service information is reasonably available because the interested parties have access to it through their normal course of business or by the means identified in the ADDRESSES section of this NPRM. FAA's Determination and Requirements of This Proposed AD This product has been approved by the aviation authority of another country, and is approved for operation in the United States. Pursuant to our bilateral agreement with the State of Design Authority, we have been notified of the unsafe condition described in the MCAI and service information referenced above. We are proposing this AD because we evaluated all pertinent information and determined an unsafe condition exists and is likely to exist or develop on other products of the same type design. Explanation of ``RC'' Procedures and Tests in Service Information The FAA worked in conjunction with industry, under the Airworthiness Directive Implementation Aviation Rulemaking Committee (ARC), to enhance the AD system. One enhancement was a new process for annotating which procedures and tests in the service information are required for compliance with an AD. Differentiating these procedures and tests from other tasks in the service information is expected to improve an owner's/operator's understanding of crucial AD requirements and help provide consistent judgment in AD compliance. The procedures and tests identified as Required for Compliance (RC) in any service information have a direct effect on detecting, preventing, resolving, or eliminating an identified unsafe condition. As specified in a NOTE under the Accomplishment Instructions of the specified service information, procedures and tests that are identified as RC in any service information must be done to comply with the proposed AD. However, procedures and tests that are not identified as RC are recommended. Those procedures and tests that are not identified as RC may be deviated from using accepted methods in accordance with the operator's maintenance or inspection program without obtaining approval of an alternative method of compliance (AMOC), provided the procedures and tests identified as RC can be done and the airplane can be put back in an airworthy condition. Any substitutions or changes to procedures or tests identified as RC will require approval of an AMOC. Costs of Compliance We estimate that this proposed AD affects 69 airplanes of U.S. registry. We also estimate that it would take about 4 work-hours per product to comply with the basic requirements of this proposed AD. The average labor rate is $85 per work-hour. Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of this proposed AD on U.S. operators to be $23,460, or $340 per product. We have received no definitive data that would enable us to provide cost estimates for the on-condition actions specified in this proposed AD. Authority for This Rulemaking Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the authority of the FAA Administrator. ``Subtitle VII: Aviation Programs,'' describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's authority. We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in ``Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: General requirements.'' Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this rulemaking action. Regulatory Findings We determined that this proposed AD would not have federalism implications under Executive Order 13132. This proposed AD would not have a substantial direct effect on the States, on the relationship between the national Government and the States, or on the distribution of power and responsibilities among the various levels of government. For the reasons discussed above, I certify this proposed regulation: 1. Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive Order 12866; 2. Is not a ``significant rule'' under the DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); 3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska; and 4. Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by reference, Safety. The Proposed Amendment Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator, the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part 39 as follows: PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES 0 1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows: Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. Sec. 39.13 [Amended] 0 2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness directive (AD): Airbus: Docket No. FAA-2015-6537; Directorate Identifier 2014-NM- 154-AD. (a) Comments Due Date We must receive comments by January 14, 2016. (b) Affected ADs None. (c) Applicability This AD applies to Airbus Model A318-111 and -112 airplanes; Model A319-111, -112, -113, -114, and -115 airplanes; Model A320- 211, -212, -214, and -215 airplanes; and Model A321-111, -112, -211, -212, and -213 airplanes; certificated in any category; all manufacturer serial numbers on which Airbus Modification 33844 has been embodied in production. (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 54, Nacelles/ pylons. (e) Reason This AD was prompted by reports of cracking of the aft fixed fairing (AFF) of the pylons due to fatigue damage of the structure. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct damage and cracking of the AFF of the pylons, which could result in detachment of [[Page 74731]] a pylon and consequent reduced structural integrity of the airplane. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Repetitive Inspections At the later of times specified in paragraphs (g)(1) and (g)(2), or (g)(1) and (g)(3), of this AD, as applicable: Do a detailed inspection for damage and cracking of the AFF of the pylons, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A320-54-1027, dated April 10, 2014. Repeat the inspection thereafter at intervals not to exceed 2,500 flight cycles or 3,750 flight hours, whichever occurs first. (1) For all airplanes: Before exceeding 5,000 flight cycles or 7,500 flight hours, whichever occurs first since the airplane's first flight. (2) For airplanes on which the inspection specified in Airbus All Operators Transmission (AOT) A54N002-12 has been done as of the effective date of this AD: Within 2,500 flight cycles or 3,750 flight hours, since the most recent accomplishment of maintenance planning document (MPD) Task ZL 371-01, or since doing the most recent inspection specified in Airbus AOT A54N002-12, whichever occurs first. (3) For airplanes on which the inspection specified in Airbus AOT A54N002-12 has not been done as of the effective date of this AD: Within 750 flight cycles or 1,500 flight hours after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs first. (h) Repair If any crack is found during any inspection required by paragraph (g) of this AD; before further flight, repair in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A320-54-1027, dated April 10, 2014. Accomplishment of this repair does not terminate the repetitive inspections required by paragraph (g) of this AD. (i) Other FAA AD Provisions The following provisions also apply to this AD: (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager, International Branch, ANM-116, FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your request to your principal inspector or local Flight Standards District Office, as appropriate. If sending information directly to the International Branch, send it to ATTN: Sanjay Ralhan, Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, ANM 116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; telephone 425-227-1405; fax 425-227-1149. Information may be emailed to: [email protected]. Before using any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager of the local flight standards district office/ certificate holding district office. The AMOC approval letter must specifically reference this AD. (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any requirement in this AD to obtain corrective actions from a manufacturer, the action must be accomplished using a method approved by the Manager, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA); or Airbus's EASA Design Organization Approval (DOA). If approved by the DOA, the approval must include the DOA-authorized signature. (3) Required for Compliance (RC): If any service information contains procedures or tests that are identified as RC, those procedures and tests must be done to comply with this AD; any procedures or tests that are not identified as RC are recommended. Those procedures and tests that are not identified as RC may be deviated from using accepted methods in accordance with the operator's maintenance or inspection program without obtaining approval of an AMOC provided the procedures and tests identified as RC can be done and the airplane can be put back in an airworthy condition. Any substitutions or changes to procedures or tests identified as RC require approval of an AMOC. (j) Related Information (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA Airworthiness Directive 2014-0154, dated July 2, 2014, for related information. This MCAI may be found in the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2015-6537. (2) For service information identified in this AD, contact Airbus, Airworthiness Office--EAS, 1 Rond Point Maurice Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61 93 44 51; email [email protected]; Internet http://www.airbus.com. You may view this service information at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 425-227-1221. Issued in Renton, Washington, on November 20, 2015. Jeffrey E. Duven, Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2015-30218 Filed 11-27-15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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the certification basis of the airplane, and the AD was prompted by reports of cracking FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
approval must specifically refer to this AD. of the aft fixed fairing (AFF) of the Sanjay Ralhan, Aerospace Engineer,
(4) For service information that contains pylons due to fatigue damage of the International Branch, ANM–116,
steps that are labeled as Required for structure. This proposed AD would Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA,
Compliance (RC), the provisions of
paragraphs (j)(4)(i) and (j)(4)(ii) of this AD
require repetitive inspections for 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA
apply. damage and cracking of the AFF of the 98057–3356; telephone 425–227–1405;
(i) The steps labeled as RC, including pylons, and repair if necessary. We are fax 425–227–1149.
substeps under an RC step and any figures proposing this AD to detect and correct SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
identified in an RC step, must be done to damage and cracking of the AFF of the
comply with the AD. An AMOC is required pylons, which could result in Comments Invited
for any deviations to RC steps, including detachment of a pylon and consequent
substeps and identified figures. We invite you to send any written
reduced structural integrity of the relevant data, views, or arguments about
(ii) Steps not labeled as RC may be airplane.
deviated from using accepted methods in this proposed AD. Send your comments
accordance with the operator’s maintenance DATES: We must receive comments on to an address listed under the
or inspection program without obtaining this proposed AD by January 14, 2016. ADDRESSES section. Include ‘‘Docket No.
approval of an AMOC, provided the RC steps, FAA–2015–6537; Directorate Identifier
including substeps and identified figures, can ADDRESSES: You may send comments,
2014–NM–154–AD’’ at the beginning of
still be done as specified, and the airplane using the procedures found in 14 CFR
your comments. We specifically invite
can be put back in an airworthy condition. 11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following
comments on the overall regulatory,
methods:
(k) Related Information economic, environmental, and energy
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to aspects of this proposed AD. We will
(1) For more information about this AD, http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the
contact Jason Deutschman, Aerospace consider all comments received by the
Engineer, Airframe Branch, ANM–120S,
instructions for submitting comments. closing date and may amend this
FAA, Seattle ACO, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., • Fax: (202) 493–2251. proposed AD based on those comments.
Renton, WA 98057–3356; phone: 425–917– • Mail: U.S. Department of We will post all comments we
6595; fax: 425–917–6590; email: Transportation, Docket Operations, M– receive, without change, to http://
jason.deutschman@faa.gov. 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
(2) For service information identified in
www.regulations.gov, including any
W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., personal information you provide. We
this AD, contact Boeing Commercial Washington, DC 20590.
Airplanes, Attention: Data & Services will also post a report summarizing each
Management, P. O. Box 3707, MC 2H–65, • Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of substantive verbal contact we receive
Seattle, WA 98124–2207; telephone: 206– Transportation, Docket Operations, M– about this proposed AD.
544–5000, extension 1; fax: 206–766–5680; 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
Internet https://www.myboeingfleet.com. You W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Discussion
may view this referenced service information Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 The European Aviation Safety Agency
at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, p.m., Monday through Friday, except (EASA), which is the Technical Agent
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For Federal holidays.
information on the availability of this
for the Member States of the European
For service information identified in Union, has issued EASA Airworthiness
material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221.
this proposed AD, contact Airbus, Directive 2014–0154, dated July 2, 2014
Issued in Renton, Washington, on Airworthiness Office—EAS, 1 Rond (referred to after this as the Mandatory
November 20, 2015. Point Maurice Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Continuing Airworthiness Information,
Jeffrey E. Duven, Cedex, France; telephone +33 5 61 93 36 or ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe
Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, 96; fax +33 5 61 93 44 51; email condition for certain Airbus Model
Aircraft Certification Service. account.airworth-eas@airbus.com; A318, A319, A320, and A321 series
[FR Doc. 2015–30223 Filed 11–27–15; 8:45 am] Internet http://www.airbus.com. You airplanes. The MCAI states:
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P may view this referenced service
On aeroplanes equipped with post-mod
information at the FAA, Transport 33844 CFM pylons, several operators have
Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue reported cracks on the Aft Fixed Fairing
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION SW., Renton, WA. For information on (AFF). After material analysis, it appears that
the availability of this material at the the pylon AFF structure, especially on this
Federal Aviation Administration FAA, call 425–227–1221. configuration, is subject to fatigue constraint
damage which could lead to pylon AFF
14 CFR Part 39 Examining the AD Docket cracks.
You may examine the AD docket on Further to these findings, Airbus released
[Docket No. FAA–2015–6537; Directorate Alert Operators Transmission (AOT)
Identifier 2014–NM–154–AD] the Internet at http://
A54N002–12 which provides instructions to
www.regulations.gov by searching for inspect the pylon AFF, applicable only to
RIN 2120–AA64 and locating Docket No. FAA–2015– aeroplanes incorporating Airbus production
6537; or in person at the Docket mod 33844 on CFM pylons. More recently,
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus
Management Facility between 9 a.m. Airbus issued Service Bulletin (SB) A320–
Airplanes
and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, 54–1027, superseding AOT A54N002–12.
AGENCY: Federal Aviation except Federal holidays. The AD docket This condition, if not detected and
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Administration (FAA), DOT. contains this proposed AD, the corrected, could lead to detachment of a
regulatory evaluation, any comments pylon AFF from the aeroplane, possibly
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking resulting in injuries to persons on the
(NPRM). received, and other information. The
ground.
street address for the Docket Operations For the reasons described above, this
SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new office (telephone (800) 647–5527) is in [EASA] AD requires repetitive detailed
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain the ADDRESSES section. Comments will inspections (DET) of the pylon AFF and,
Airbus Model A318, A319, A320, and be available in the AD docket shortly depending on findings, accomplishment of
A321 series airplanes. This proposed after receipt. applicable corrective action(s).
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Since the MCAI was issued, EASA procedures and tests that are identified distribution of power and
has clarified that the detachment of a as RC in any service information must responsibilities among the various
pylon AFF from the airplane could be done to comply with the proposed levels of government.
result in damage to the airplane; such AD. However, procedures and tests that For the reasons discussed above, I
damage could result in reduced are not identified as RC are certify this proposed regulation:
structural integrity of the airplane. recommended. Those procedures and 1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory
You may examine the MCAI in the tests that are not identified as RC may action’’ under Executive Order 12866;
AD docket on the Internet at http:// be deviated from using accepted 2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the
www.regulations.gov by searching for methods in accordance with the DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures
and locating it in Docket No. FAA– operator’s maintenance or inspection (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979);
2015–6537. program without obtaining approval of 3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in
Related Service Information Under 1 an alternative method of compliance Alaska; and
CFR Part 51 (AMOC), provided the procedures and 4. Will not have a significant
tests identified as RC can be done and economic impact, positive or negative,
Airbus has issued Service Bulletin the airplane can be put back in an on a substantial number of small entities
A320–54–1027, dated April 10, 2014. airworthy condition. Any substitutions under the criteria of the Regulatory
This service information describes or changes to procedures or tests Flexibility Act.
procedures for inspections for damage identified as RC will require approval of
and cracking of the AFF of the pylons, List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
an AMOC.
and repair if necessary. This service Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
information is reasonably available Costs of Compliance safety, Incorporation by reference,
because the interested parties have We estimate that this proposed AD Safety.
access to it through their normal course affects 69 airplanes of U.S. registry.
of business or by the means identified We also estimate that it would take The Proposed Amendment
in the ADDRESSES section of this NPRM. about 4 work-hours per product to Accordingly, under the authority
FAA’s Determination and Requirements comply with the basic requirements of delegated to me by the Administrator,
of This Proposed AD this proposed AD. The average labor the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part
rate is $85 per work-hour. Based on 39 as follows:
This product has been approved by these figures, we estimate the cost of
the aviation authority of another this proposed AD on U.S. operators to PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
country, and is approved for operation be $23,460, or $340 per product. DIRECTIVES
in the United States. Pursuant to our We have received no definitive data
bilateral agreement with the State of that would enable us to provide cost ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39
Design Authority, we have been notified estimates for the on-condition actions continues to read as follows:
of the unsafe condition described in the specified in this proposed AD. Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
MCAI and service information
referenced above. We are proposing this Authority for This Rulemaking § 39.13 [Amended]
AD because we evaluated all pertinent Title 49 of the United States Code ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
information and determined an unsafe specifies the FAA’s authority to issue the following new airworthiness
condition exists and is likely to exist or rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, directive (AD):
develop on other products of the same section 106, describes the authority of Airbus: Docket No. FAA–2015–6537;
type design. the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII: Directorate Identifier 2014–NM–154–AD.
Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more
Explanation of ‘‘RC’’ Procedures and (a) Comments Due Date
detail the scope of the Agency’s
Tests in Service Information We must receive comments by January 14,
authority.
The FAA worked in conjunction with We are issuing this rulemaking under 2016.
industry, under the Airworthiness the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII, (b) Affected ADs
Directive Implementation Aviation Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: None.
Rulemaking Committee (ARC), to General requirements.’’ Under that
enhance the AD system. One section, Congress charges the FAA with (c) Applicability
enhancement was a new process for promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in This AD applies to Airbus Model A318–
annotating which procedures and tests air commerce by prescribing regulations 111 and –112 airplanes; Model A319–111,
in the service information are required for practices, methods, and procedures –112, –113, –114, and –115 airplanes; Model
for compliance with an AD. the Administrator finds necessary for A320–211, –212, –214, and –215 airplanes;
Differentiating these procedures and safety in air commerce. This regulation and Model A321–111, –112, –211, –212, and
tests from other tasks in the service –213 airplanes; certificated in any category;
is within the scope of that authority all manufacturer serial numbers on which
information is expected to improve an because it addresses an unsafe condition Airbus Modification 33844 has been
owner’s/operator’s understanding of that is likely to exist or develop on embodied in production.
crucial AD requirements and help products identified in this rulemaking
provide consistent judgment in AD action. (d) Subject
compliance. The procedures and tests Air Transport Association (ATA) of
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identified as Required for Compliance Regulatory Findings America Code 54, Nacelles/pylons.
(RC) in any service information have a We determined that this proposed AD (e) Reason
direct effect on detecting, preventing, would not have federalism implications
This AD was prompted by reports of
resolving, or eliminating an identified under Executive Order 13132. This cracking of the aft fixed fairing (AFF) of the
unsafe condition. proposed AD would not have a pylons due to fatigue damage of the structure.
As specified in a NOTE under the substantial direct effect on the States, on We are issuing this AD to detect and correct
Accomplishment Instructions of the the relationship between the national damage and cracking of the AFF of the
specified service information, Government and the States, or on the pylons, which could result in detachment of
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a pylon and consequent reduced structural (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any Notice of proposed rulemaking
ACTION:
integrity of the airplane. requirement in this AD to obtain corrective (NPRM).
actions from a manufacturer, the action must
(f) Compliance be accomplished using a method approved SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new
Comply with this AD within the by the Manager, International Branch, ANM– airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
compliance times specified, unless already 116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or The Boeing Company Model 737–100,
done. the European Aviation Safety Agency –200, –200C, –300, –400, and –500
(EASA); or Airbus’s EASA Design series airplanes. This proposed AD was
(g) Repetitive Inspections
Organization Approval (DOA). If approved by
At the later of times specified in the DOA, the approval must include the
prompted by an evaluation by the
paragraphs (g)(1) and (g)(2), or (g)(1) and DOA-authorized signature. design approval holder (DAH)
(g)(3), of this AD, as applicable: Do a detailed (3) Required for Compliance (RC): If any indicating that the bulkhead is subject
inspection for damage and cracking of the service information contains procedures or to widespread fatigue damage (WFD).
AFF of the pylons, in accordance with the tests that are identified as RC, those This proposed AD would require
Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus procedures and tests must be done to comply repetitive inspections of the aft pressure
Service Bulletin A320–54–1027, dated April with this AD; any procedures or tests that are bulkhead web for any cracking,
10, 2014. Repeat the inspection thereafter at not identified as RC are recommended. Those incorrectly drilled fastener holes, and
intervals not to exceed 2,500 flight cycles or procedures and tests that are not identified elongated fastener holes, and related
3,750 flight hours, whichever occurs first. as RC may be deviated from using accepted
(1) For all airplanes: Before exceeding methods in accordance with the operator’s
investigative and corrective actions if
5,000 flight cycles or 7,500 flight hours, maintenance or inspection program without necessary. We are proposing this AD to
whichever occurs first since the airplane’s obtaining approval of an AMOC provided the detect and correct fatigue cracking of the
first flight. procedures and tests identified as RC can be aft pressure bulkhead web at the ‘‘Y’’-
(2) For airplanes on which the inspection done and the airplane can be put back in an chord, which could result in reduced
specified in Airbus All Operators airworthy condition. Any substitutions or structural integrity of the airplane and
Transmission (AOT) A54N002–12 has been changes to procedures or tests identified as rapid decompression of the fuselage.
done as of the effective date of this AD: RC require approval of an AMOC. DATES: We must receive comments on
Within 2,500 flight cycles or 3,750 flight
hours, since the most recent accomplishment (j) Related Information this proposed AD by January 14, 2016.
of maintenance planning document (MPD) (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing ADDRESSES: You may send comments,
Task ZL 371–01, or since doing the most Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA using the procedures found in 14 CFR
recent inspection specified in Airbus AOT Airworthiness Directive 2014–0154, dated 11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following
A54N002–12, whichever occurs first. July 2, 2014, for related information. This methods:
(3) For airplanes on which the inspection MCAI may be found in the AD docket on the • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to
specified in Airbus AOT A54N002–12 has Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the
not been done as of the effective date of this searching for and locating Docket No. FAA–
instructions for submitting comments.
AD: Within 750 flight cycles or 1,500 flight 2015–6537.
• Fax: 202–493–2251.
hours after the effective date of this AD, (2) For service information identified in
this AD, contact Airbus, Airworthiness
• Mail: U.S. Department of
whichever occurs first.
Office—EAS, 1 Rond Point Maurice Bellonte, Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
(h) Repair 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone +33 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
If any crack is found during any inspection 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61 93 44 51; email W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
required by paragraph (g) of this AD; before account.airworth-eas@airbus.com; Internet Washington, DC 20590.
further flight, repair in accordance with the http://www.airbus.com. You may view this • Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail
Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus service information at the FAA, Transport address above between 9 a.m. and 5
Service Bulletin A320–54–1027, dated April Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., p.m., Monday through Friday, except
10, 2014. Accomplishment of this repair does Renton, WA. For information on the Federal holidays.
not terminate the repetitive inspections availability of this material at the FAA, call For service information identified in
required by paragraph (g) of this AD. 425–227–1221.
this proposed AD, contact Boeing
(i) Other FAA AD Provisions Issued in Renton, Washington, on Commercial Airplanes, Attention: Data
The following provisions also apply to this November 20, 2015. & Services Management, P. O. Box 3707,
AD: Jeffrey E. Duven, MC 2H–65, Seattle, WA 98124–2207;
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, telephone 206–544–5000, extension 1;
(AMOCs): The Manager, International Aircraft Certification Service. fax 206–766–5680; Internet https://
Branch, ANM–116, FAA, has the authority to [FR Doc. 2015–30218 Filed 11–27–15; 8:45 am] www.myboeingfleet.com. You may view
approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested this referenced service information at
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19.
the FAA, Transport Airplane
In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your
request to your principal inspector or local Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW.,
Flight Standards District Office, as DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Renton, WA. For information on the
appropriate. If sending information directly availability of this material at the FAA,
to the International Branch, send it to ATTN: Federal Aviation Administration call 425–227–1221. It is also available
Sanjay Ralhan, Aerospace Engineer, on the Internet at http://
International Branch, ANM 116, Transport 14 CFR Part 39 www.regulations.gov by searching for
Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind and locating Docket No. FAA–2015–
Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356; [Docket No. FAA–2015–6538; Directorate
jstallworth on DSK7TPTVN1PROD with PROPOSALS
6538.
telephone 425–227–1405; fax 425–227–1149. Identifier 2015–NM–031–AD]
Information may be emailed to: 9-ANM-116- Examining the AD Docket
AMOC-REQUESTS@faa.gov. Before using RIN 2120–AA64 You may examine the AD docket on
any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate
principal inspector, or lacking a principal Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing the Internet at http://
inspector, the manager of the local flight Company Airplanes www.regulations.gov by searching for
standards district office/certificate holding and locating Docket No. FAA–2015–
district office. The AMOC approval letter AGENCY:Federal Aviation 6538; or in person at the Docket
must specifically reference this AD. Administration (FAA), DOT. Management Facility between 9 a.m.
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| Category | Regulatory Information | |
| Collection | Federal Register | |
| sudoc Class | AE 2.7: GS 4.107: AE 2.106: | |
| Publisher | Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration | |
| Section | Proposed Rules | |
| Action | Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). | |
| Dates | We must receive comments on this proposed AD by January 14, 2016. | |
| Contact | Sanjay Ralhan, Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; telephone 425-227-1405; fax 425-227-1149. | |
| FR Citation | 80 FR 74729 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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