80 FR 76875 - Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 238 (December 11, 2015)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 238 (December 11, 2015)
| Page Range | 76875-76878 | |
| FR Document | 2015-31210 |
[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 238 (Friday, December 11, 2015)] [Proposed Rules] [Pages 76875-76878] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2015-31210] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2015-6547; Directorate Identifier 2014-NM-129-AD] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: We propose to supersede Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2014-03- 14, for all Airbus Model A330-200 and -300 series airplanes, and Model A340-200, -300, -500, and -600 series airplanes. AD 2014-03-14 currently requires removing bulb-type maintenance lights; installing a drain mast on certain airplanes; and installing muffs on connecting bleed elements on certain airplanes. Since we issued AD 2014-03-14, we have determined that additional actions are necessary to address the identified unsafe condition for certain airplanes on which muffs are installed. For certain Model A340-200 and -300 series airplanes, this proposed AD would also require replacing certain insulation sleeves with new insulation sleeves. We are proposing this AD to prevent ignition sources inside fuel tanks, which, in combination with flammable fuel vapors, could result in fuel tank explosions and consequent loss of the airplane. DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by January 25, 2016. ADDRESSES: You may send comments by any of the following methods:Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments. Fax: 202-493-2251. Mail: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590. Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. For service information identified in this proposed AD, contact Airbus SAS, Airworthiness Office--EAL, 1 Rond Point Maurice Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61 93 45 80; email [email protected]; Internet http://www.airbus.com. You may view this referenced service information at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 425-227-1221. Examining the AD Docket You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2015- 6547; or in person at the Docket Management Facility between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket contains this proposed AD, the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and other information. The street address for the Docket Operations office (telephone 800-647-5527) is in the ADDRESSES section. Comments will be available in the AD docket shortly after receipt. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Vladimir Ulyanov, Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; telephone 425-227-1138; fax 425-227-1149. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Comments Invited We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or arguments about this proposed AD. Send your comments to an address listed under the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2015-6547; Directorate Identifier 2014-NM-129-AD'' at the beginning of your comments. We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory, economic, environmental, and energy aspects of this proposed AD. We will consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend this proposed AD based on those comments. We will post all comments we receive, without change, to http://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information you provide. We will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal contact we receive about this proposed AD. Discussion On January 31, 2014, we issued AD 2014-03-14, Amendment 39-17752 (79 FR 9382, February 19, 2014). AD 2014-03-14 requires actions intended to address an unsafe condition on all Airbus Model A330-200 and -300 series airplanes, and Model A340-200, -300, -500, and -600 series airplanes. Since we issued AD 2014-03-14, Amendment 39-17752 (79 FR 9382, February 19, 2014), the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical Agent for the Member States of the European Union, has issued EASA Airworthiness Directive 2014-0148, dated June 13, 2014 (referred to after this the Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or ``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for the specified products. The MCAI states: [Subsequent to accidents involving Fuel Tank Systems in flight and on ground] * * *, the FAA published Special Federal Aviation Regulation (SFAR) 88, and the Joint Aviation Authorities (JAA) published Interim Policy INT/POL/25/12. In response to these regulations, a global design review conducted by Airbus on the A330 and A340 type design Section 19, which is a flammable fluid leakage zone and [[Page 76876]] a zone adjacent to a fuel tank, highlighted potential deviations. The specific identified cases were that in-flight fuel drainage is insufficient on A340-500/-600 aeroplanes, maintenance lights are not qualified explosion-proof, and hot surfaces may exist on bleed systems during normal/failure operations. This condition, if not corrected, in combination with a fuel leak generating flammable vapours in the area, could result in a fuel tank explosion and consequent loss of the aeroplane. To address this unsafe condition, Airbus developed various modifications of the aeroplane, to be embodied in service. Consequently, EASA issued AD 2013-0033 [http://ad.easa.europa.eu/blob/easa_ad_2013_0033_superseded.pdf/AD_2013-0033_1] [which corresponds to FAA AD 2014-03-14, Amendment 39-17752 (79 FR 9382, February 19, 2014)] to require removal of bulb type maintenance lights for all aeroplanes, installation of a drain mast between Frame (FR) 80 and FR83 for A340-500/-600 aeroplanes, and installation of muffs on connecting bleed elements to minimize hot surfaces on A330 and A340-200/-300 aeroplanes. Since that [EASA] AD was issued, it was reported that, for A340- 200/-300 aeroplanes, accomplishment instructions in the applicable Airbus Service Bulletins (SB) for aeroplanes in Configurations 002 and 005 were detailed in Configuration 003 and, conversely, accomplishment instructions for aeroplane[s] in Configuration 003 were detailed in Configurations 002 and 005. This can lead to incorrect installation of some insulation sleeves on the Auxiliary Power Unit (APU) Air Bleed Ducts between Frame 83 and 84 for configurations 002, 003 and 005 as per Airbus SB A340-36-4035 at original issue. Prompted by this finding, Airbus revised the affected SB with additional work required for aeroplanes included in configurations 002, 003 and 005 that were modified using the original issue of the SB. For the reasons described above, this [EASA] AD retains the requirements of EASA AD 2013-0033, which is superseded, incorporates reference to the corrected Airbus SB A340-36-4035 Revision 01 and requires the additional work as specified in Airbus SB A340-36-4035 Revision 01 for aeroplanes already modified per the original SB A340-36-4035. The additional work is replacing the insulation sleeves between frames 83 and 84 with new insulation sleeves. You may examine the MCAI in the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2015-6547. Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 Airbus has issued the following service bulletins. Airbus Service Bulletin A330-33-3041, Revision 02, dated November 7, 2013, which describes procedures for removing bulb-type maintenance lights. Airbus Service Bulletin A330-36-3037, Revision 02, dated April 7, 2014, which describes procedures for bleed leak detection loop modification of the auxiliary power unit (APU). Airbus Service Bulletin A340-33-4026, Revision 02, dated November 7, 2013, which describes procedures for removing bulb-type maintenance lights. Airbus Service Bulletin A340-36-4033, Revision 02, dated May 19, 2014, which describes procedures for bleed leak detection loop modification of the APU. Airbus Service Bulletin A340-36-4035, Revision 01, dated September 24, 2013, which describes procedures for installing muffs on connecting bleed elements on certain airplanes. 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 New Service Information for Optional Actions In paragraph (i) of AD 2014-03-14, Amendment 39-17752 (79 FR 9382, February 19, 2014), an optional method of compliance is permitted using Airbus Service Bulletin A330-36-3037, Revision 01, dated January 24, 2013; or Airbus Service Bulletin A340-36-4033, Revision 01, dated January 28, 2013; as applicable. In addition, credit is given in paragraph (k)(3) of AD 2014-03-14 for using Airbus Service Bulletin A340-36-4033, dated September 23, 2011. However, the MCAI only allows the use of Airbus Service Bulletin A330-36-3037, Revision 02, dated April 7, 2014; and Airbus Service Bulletin A340-36-4033, Revision 02, dated May 19, 2014; as applicable. Additional work is necessary for airplanes on which earlier revisions of this service information was done. Therefore, in paragraph (i) of this proposed AD, we refer to only Airbus Service Bulletin A330-36-3037, Revision 02, dated April 7, 2014; and Airbus Service Bulletin A340-36-4033, Revision 02, dated May 19, 2014; as applicable. Explanation of ``RC'' Procedures and Tests in Service Information The FAA worked in conjunction with industry, under the Airworthiness Directive Implementation Aviation Rulemaking Committee (ARC), to enhance the AD system. One enhancement was a new process for annotating which procedures and tests in the service information are required for compliance with an AD. Differentiating these procedures and tests from other tasks in the service information is expected to improve an owner's/operator's understanding of crucial AD requirements and help provide consistent judgment in AD compliance. The procedures and tests identified as RC (required for compliance) in any service information have a direct effect on detecting, preventing, resolving, or eliminating an identified unsafe condition. As specified in a Note under the Accomplishment Instructions of certain 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 a serviceable 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 43 Model A330 series airplanes of U.S. registry. There are no Model A340 airplanes registered in the U.S. The actions that are required by AD 2014-03-14, Amendment 39-17752 (79 FR 9382, February 19, 2014), and retained in this proposed AD take about 21 work-hours per product, at an average labor rate of $85 per work-hour. Required parts cost about $5,219 per product. Based on these figures, the estimated cost of the actions that are required by AD 2014-03-14 is $7,004 per product. We also estimate that it would take about 6 work-hours per product to [[Page 76877]] comply with the basic requirements of this proposed AD. The average labor rate is $85 per work-hour. Required parts would cost about $279 per product. Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of this proposed AD on U.S. operators to be $33,927, or $789 per product. Authority for This Rulemaking Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the authority of the FAA Administrator. ``Subtitle VII: Aviation Programs,'' describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's authority. We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in ``Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: General requirements.'' Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this rulemaking action. Regulatory Findings We determined that this proposed AD would not have federalism implications under Executive Order 13132. This proposed AD would not have a substantial direct effect on the States, on the relationship between the national Government and the States, or on the distribution of power and responsibilities among the various levels of government. For the reasons discussed above, I certify this proposed regulation: 1. Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive Order 12866; 2. Is not a ``significant rule'' under the DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); 3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska; and 4. Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by reference, Safety. The Proposed Amendment Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator, the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part 39 as follows: PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES 0 1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows: Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. Sec. 39.13 [Amended] 0 2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by removing Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2014-03-14, Amendment 39-17752 (79 FR 9382, February 19, 2014), and adding the following new AD: Airbus: Docket No. FAA-2015-6547; Directorate Identifier 2014-NM- 129-AD. (a) Comments Due Date We must receive comments by January 25, 2016. (b) Affected ADs This AD replaces AD 2014-03-14, Amendment 39-17752 (79 FR 9382, February 19, 2014). (c) Applicability This AD applies to the Airbus airplanes, certificated in any category, specified in paragraphs (c)(1) and (c)(2) of this AD, all manufacturer serial numbers. (1) Airbus Model A330-201, -202, -203, -223, -243, -301, -302, - 303, -321, -322, -323, -341, -342, and -343 airplanes. (2) Airbus Model A340-211, -212, -213, -311, -312, -313, -541, and -642 airplanes. (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 26, Fire protection; 33, Lights; 36, Pneumatic; 53, Fuselage. (e) Reason This AD results from fuel system reviews conducted by the airplane manufacturer. We are issuing this AD to prevent ignition sources inside fuel tanks, which, in combination with flammable fuel vapors, could result in fuel tank explosions and consequent loss of the airplane. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Retained Maintenance Light Removal, With New Service Information This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (g) of AD 2014-03-14, Amendment 39-17752 (79 FR 9382, February 19, 2014), with new service information. Except for airplanes on which Airbus Modification 56739 has been incorporated in production: Within 26 months after March 26, 2014 (the effective date of AD 2014-03-14), remove the maintenance lights, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of the applicable Airbus service information specified in paragraphs (g)(1), (g)(2), and (g)(3) of this AD. (1) Airbus Service Bulletin A330-33-3041, Revision 01, dated July 10, 2012; or Airbus Service Bulletin A330-33-3041, Revision 02, dated November 7, 2013 (for Model A330 series airplanes). As of the effective date of this AD, use only Airbus Service Bulletin A330-33- 3041, Revision 02, dated November 7, 2013, for the actions required by paragraph (g) of this AD (for Model A330 series airplanes). (2) Airbus Service Bulletin A340-33-4026, Revision 01, dated July 10, 2012; or Airbus Service Bulletin A340-33-4026, Revision 02, dated November 7, 2013 (for Model A340-200 and -300 series airplanes). As of the effective date of this AD, use only Airbus Service Bulletin A340-33-4026, Revision 02, dated November 7, 2013, for the actions required by paragraph (g) of this AD (for Model A340-200 and -300 series airplanes). (3) Airbus Service Bulletin A340-33-5006, dated January 3, 2012 (for Model A340-500 and -600 series airplanes). Note 1 to paragraph (g) of this AD: For Model A340-500 and -600 series airplanes, Airbus has issued Airbus Service Bulletin A340-33- 5007 to introduce halogen-type lights which are qualified as explosion proof and that can be installed (at operators' discretion) after removal of the non-explosion-proof lights required by paragraph (g) of this AD. For Model A330 series airplanes and Model A340-200/-300 series airplanes, Airbus has issued Airbus Service Bulletins A330-33-3042 and A340-33-4027 for the installation of similar lights. (h) Retained Insulation Muff Installation, With No Changes This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (h) of AD 2014-03-14, Amendment 39-17752 (79 FR 9382, February 19, 2014), with no changes. For Model A330-200 and -300 series airplanes, and Model A340-200 and -300 series airplanes, except those airplanes on which Airbus Modification 52260 has been incorporated in production: Within 26 months after March 26, 2014 (the effective date of AD 2014-03-14), install insulation muffs on the connecting auxiliary power unit (APU) bleed air duct, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of the applicable Airbus service information specified in paragraphs (h)(1), (h)(2), and (h)(3) of this AD. (1) Airbus Service Bulletin A330-36-3038, dated January 16, 2012, for Model A330 series airplanes on which Airbus Service Bulletin A330-36-3032 has been incorporated. (2) Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A330-36-3040, Revision 01, dated November 26, 2012, for Model A330 series airplanes on which Airbus Service Bulletin A330-36-3032 has not been incorporated. (3) Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A340-36-4035, Revision 01, dated September 24, 2013, for Model A340 series airplanes. (i) Retained Alternative Action to Paragraph (h) of This AD This paragraph restates the alternative action specified in paragraph (i) of AD 2014-03-14, Amendment 39-17752 (79 FR 9382, February 19, 2014), with new service information. For Model A330 series airplanes [[Page 76878]] on which the modification described in Airbus Service Bulletin A330- 36-3032 has not been incorporated, and for Model A340 series airplanes: Doing the bleed leak detection loop modification of the APU, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of the applicable Airbus service bulletin specified in paragraphs (i)(1) and (i)(2) of this AD, is an acceptable alternative to the actions required by paragraph (h) of this AD, provided the modification is accomplished within 26 months after March 26, 2014 (the effective date of AD 2014-03-14). (1) Airbus Service Bulletin A330-36-3037, Revision 02, dated April 7, 2014. (2) Airbus Service Bulletin A340-36-4033, Revision 02, dated May 19, 2014. (j) Retained Drain Mast Installation, With No Changes This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (j) of AD 2014-03-14, Amendment 39-17752 (79 FR 9382, February 19, 2014), with no changes. For Model A340-500 and -600 series airplanes, except those on which Airbus Modification 54636 or 54637 has been incorporated in production: Within 26 months after March 26, 2014 (the effective date of AD 2014-03-14), install a drain mast between frame (FR) 80 and FR 83, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A340-53-5031, Revision 02, dated August 3, 2011. (k) New Requirement of This AD: Replacement of Certain Insulation Sleeves For Model A340 series airplanes in configurations 002, 003, and 005, as described in Airbus Service Bulletin A340-36-4035, dated September 18, 2012, that have been modified before the effective date of this AD in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A340-36-4035, dated September 18, 2012: Within 14 months after the effective date of this AD, replace the insulation sleeves between frames 83 and 84 with new insulation sleeves, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A340-36-4035, Revision 01, dated September 24, 2013. (l) Credit for Previous Actions (1) This paragraph provides credit for actions required by paragraph (g) of this AD, if those actions were performed before March 26, 2014 (the effective date of AD 2014-03-14, Amendment 39- 17752 (79 FR 9382, February 19, 2014)), using Airbus Service Bulletin A330-33-3041, dated January 3, 2012; or Airbus Service Bulletin A340-33-4026, dated January 3, 2012; as applicable; which are not incorporated by reference in this AD. (2) This paragraph provides credit for actions required by paragraph (h) of this AD, if those actions were performed before March 26, 2014 (the effective date of AD 2014-03-14, Amendment 39- 17752 (79 FR 9382, February 19, 2014)), using Airbus Service Bulletin A330-36-3040, dated September 18, 2012, which is not incorporated by reference in this AD. (3) For Model A340 series airplanes in configurations 001 and 004, as described in Airbus Service Bulletin A340-36-4035, dated September 18, 2012: This paragraph provides credit for actions required by paragraph (h) of this AD, if those actions were performed before the effective date of this AD using Airbus Service Bulletin A340-36-4035, dated September 18, 2012, which is not incorporated by reference in this AD. (4) This paragraph provides credit for actions required by paragraph (j) of this AD, if those actions were performed before March 26, 2014 (the effective date of AD 2014-03-14, Amendment 39- 17752 (79 FR 9382, February 19, 2014)), using Airbus Service Bulletin A340-53-5031, dated July 31, 2006; or Airbus Service Bulletin A340-53-5031, Revision 01, dated January 10, 2008; as applicable; which are not incorporated by reference in this AD. (m) Other FAA AD Provisions The following provisions also apply to this AD: (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your request to your principal inspector or local Flight Standards District Office, as appropriate. If sending information directly to the International Branch, send it to ATTN: Vladimir Ulyanov, Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; telephone 425-227-1138; fax 425-227-1149. Information may be emailed to: [email protected]. (i) 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. (ii) AMOCs approved previously for paragraphs (g) and (h) of AD 2014-03-14, Amendment 39-17752 (79 FR 9382, February 19, 2014), are approved as AMOCs for the corresponding provisions of paragraphs (g) and (h) of this AD. (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: As of the effective date of this AD, for any requirement in this AD to obtain corrective actions from a manufacturer, the action must be accomplished using a method approved by the Manager, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or the 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. (n) Related Information (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA Airworthiness Directive 2014-0148, dated June 13, 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-2015-6547. (2) For service information identified in this AD, contact Airbus SAS, Airworthiness Office--EAL, 1 Rond Point Maurice Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61 93 45 80; email [email protected]; Internet http://www.airbus.com. You may view this service information at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 425-227-1221. Issued in Renton, Washington, on December 4, 2015. Michael Kaszycki, Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2015-31210 Filed 12-10-15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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(NPRM). Management Facility between 9 a.m.
Authorities (JAA) published Interim Policy
and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, INT/POL/25/12.
SUMMARY: We propose to supersede except Federal holidays. The AD docket In response to these regulations, a global
Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2014–03– contains this proposed AD, the design review conducted by Airbus on the
14, for all Airbus Model A330–200 and regulatory evaluation, any comments A330 and A340 type design Section 19,
–300 series airplanes, and Model A340– received, and other information. The which is a flammable fluid leakage zone and
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a zone adjacent to a fuel tank, highlighted • Airbus Service Bulletin A330–36– Revision 02, dated April 7, 2014; and
potential deviations. The specific identified 3037, Revision 02, dated April 7, 2014, Airbus Service Bulletin A340–36–4033,
cases were that in-flight fuel drainage is which describes procedures for bleed Revision 02, dated May 19, 2014; as
insufficient on A340–500/–600 aeroplanes,
leak detection loop modification of the applicable.
maintenance lights are not qualified
explosion-proof, and hot surfaces may exist auxiliary power unit (APU). Explanation of ‘‘RC’’ Procedures and
on bleed systems during normal/failure • Airbus Service Bulletin A340–33–
Tests in Service Information
operations. 4026, Revision 02, dated November 7,
This condition, if not corrected, in 2013, which describes procedures for The FAA worked in conjunction with
combination with a fuel leak generating removing bulb-type maintenance lights. industry, under the Airworthiness
flammable vapours in the area, could result • Airbus Service Bulletin A340–36– Directive Implementation Aviation
in a fuel tank explosion and consequent loss 4033, Revision 02, dated May 19, 2014, Rulemaking Committee (ARC), to
of the aeroplane. which describes procedures for bleed enhance the AD system. One
To address this unsafe condition, Airbus enhancement was a new process for
developed various modifications of the leak detection loop modification of the
aeroplane, to be embodied in service. APU. annotating which procedures and tests
Consequently, EASA issued AD 2013–0033 • Airbus Service Bulletin A340–36– in the service information are required
[http://ad.easa.europa.eu/blob/easa_ad_ 4035, Revision 01, dated September 24, for compliance with an AD.
2013_0033_superseded.pdf/AD_2013-0033_ 2013, which describes procedures for Differentiating these procedures and
1] [which corresponds to FAA AD 2014–03– installing muffs on connecting bleed tests from other tasks in the service
14, Amendment 39–17752 (79 FR 9382, elements on certain airplanes. information is expected to improve an
February 19, 2014)] to require removal of This service information is reasonably owner’s/operator’s understanding of
bulb type maintenance lights for all crucial AD requirements and help
available because the interested parties
aeroplanes, installation of a drain mast
between Frame (FR) 80 and FR83 for A340– have access to it through their normal provide consistent judgment in AD
500/–600 aeroplanes, and installation of course of business or by the means compliance. The procedures and tests
muffs on connecting bleed elements to identified in the ADDRESSES section of identified as RC (required for
minimize hot surfaces on A330 and A340– this NPRM. compliance) in any service information
200/–300 aeroplanes. have a direct effect on detecting,
Since that [EASA] AD was issued, it was FAA’s Determination and Requirements
preventing, resolving, or eliminating an
reported that, for A340–200/–300 aeroplanes, of This Proposed AD
identified unsafe condition.
accomplishment instructions in the This product has been approved by As specified in a Note under the
applicable Airbus Service Bulletins (SB) for
aeroplanes in Configurations 002 and 005
the aviation authority of another Accomplishment Instructions of certain
were detailed in Configuration 003 and, country, and is approved for operation specified service information,
conversely, accomplishment instructions for in the United States. Pursuant to our procedures and tests that are identified
aeroplane[s] in Configuration 003 were bilateral agreement with the State of as RC in any service information must
detailed in Configurations 002 and 005. This Design Authority, we have been notified be done to comply with the proposed
can lead to incorrect installation of some of the unsafe condition described in the AD. However, procedures and tests that
insulation sleeves on the Auxiliary Power MCAI and service information are not identified as RC are
Unit (APU) Air Bleed Ducts between Frame
referenced above. We are proposing this recommended. Those procedures and
83 and 84 for configurations 002, 003 and
005 as per Airbus SB A340–36–4035 at AD because we evaluated all pertinent tests that are not identified as RC may
original issue. Prompted by this finding, information and determined an unsafe be deviated from using accepted
Airbus revised the affected SB with condition exists and is likely to exist or methods in accordance with the
additional work required for aeroplanes develop on other products of the same operator’s maintenance or inspection
included in configurations 002, 003 and 005 type design. program without obtaining approval of
that were modified using the original issue of an alternative method of compliance
the SB. Explanation of New Service
(AMOC), provided the procedures and
For the reasons described above, this Information for Optional Actions
[EASA] AD retains the requirements of EASA tests identified as RC can be done and
In paragraph (i) of AD 2014–03–14, the airplane can be put back in a
AD 2013–0033, which is superseded,
incorporates reference to the corrected Amendment 39–17752 (79 FR 9382, serviceable condition. Any substitutions
Airbus SB A340–36–4035 Revision 01 and February 19, 2014), an optional method or changes to procedures or tests
requires the additional work as specified in of compliance is permitted using Airbus identified as RC will require approval of
Airbus SB A340–36–4035 Revision 01 for Service Bulletin A330–36–3037, an AMOC.
aeroplanes already modified per the original Revision 01, dated January 24, 2013; or
SB A340–36–4035. Airbus Service Bulletin A340–36–4033, Costs of Compliance
The additional work is replacing the Revision 01, dated January 28, 2013; as We estimate that this proposed AD
insulation sleeves between frames 83 applicable. In addition, credit is given affects 43 Model A330 series airplanes
and 84 with new insulation sleeves. You in paragraph (k)(3) of AD 2014–03–14 of U.S. registry. There are no Model
may examine the MCAI in the AD for using Airbus Service Bulletin A340– A340 airplanes registered in the U.S.
docket on the Internet at http:// 36–4033, dated September 23, 2011. The actions that are required by AD
www.regulations.gov by searching for However, the MCAI only allows the 2014–03–14, Amendment 39–17752 (79
and locating Docket No. FAA–2015– use of Airbus Service Bulletin A330– FR 9382, February 19, 2014), and
6547. 36–3037, Revision 02, dated April 7, retained in this proposed AD take about
2014; and Airbus Service Bulletin 21 work-hours per product, at an
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Related Service Information Under 1 A340–36–4033, Revision 02, dated May average labor rate of $85 per work-hour.
CFR Part 51 19, 2014; as applicable. Additional work Required parts cost about $5,219 per
Airbus has issued the following is necessary for airplanes on which product. Based on these figures, the
service bulletins. earlier revisions of this service estimated cost of the actions that are
• Airbus Service Bulletin A330–33– information was done. required by AD 2014–03–14 is $7,004
3041, Revision 02, dated November 7, Therefore, in paragraph (i) of this per product.
2013, which describes procedures for proposed AD, we refer to only Airbus We also estimate that it would take
removing bulb-type maintenance lights. Service Bulletin A330–36–3037, about 6 work-hours per product to
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comply with the basic requirements of the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part Service Bulletin A330–33–3041, Revision 02,
this proposed AD. The average labor 39 as follows: dated November 7, 2013 (for Model A330
rate is $85 per work-hour. Required series airplanes). As of the effective date of
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS this AD, use only Airbus Service Bulletin
parts would cost about $279 per
DIRECTIVES A330–33–3041, Revision 02, dated November
product. Based on these figures, we 7, 2013, for the actions required by paragraph
estimate the cost of this proposed AD on (g) of this AD (for Model A330 series
■ 1. The authority citation for part 39
U.S. operators to be $33,927, or $789 per airplanes).
continues to read as follows:
product. (2) Airbus Service Bulletin A340–33–4026,
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. Revision 01, dated July 10, 2012; or Airbus
Authority for This Rulemaking Service Bulletin A340–33–4026, Revision 02,
§ 39.13 [Amended] dated November 7, 2013 (for Model A340–
Title 49 of the United States Code
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by 200 and –300 series airplanes). As of the
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, removing Airworthiness Directive (AD) effective date of this AD, use only Airbus
2014–03–14, Amendment 39–17752 (79 Service Bulletin A340–33–4026, Revision 02,
section 106, describes the authority of dated November 7, 2013, for the actions
the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII: FR 9382, February 19, 2014), and adding
the following new AD: required by paragraph (g) of this AD (for
Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more Model A340–200 and –300 series airplanes).
detail the scope of the Agency’s Airbus: Docket No. FAA–2015–6547; (3) Airbus Service Bulletin A340–33–5006,
authority. Directorate Identifier 2014–NM–129–AD. dated January 3, 2012 (for Model A340–500
We are issuing this rulemaking under (a) Comments Due Date and –600 series airplanes).
the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII, Note 1 to paragraph (g) of this AD: For
We must receive comments by January 25, Model A340–500 and –600 series airplanes,
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: 2016. Airbus has issued Airbus Service Bulletin
General requirements.’’ Under that A340–33–5007 to introduce halogen-type
(b) Affected ADs
section, Congress charges the FAA with lights which are qualified as explosion proof
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in This AD replaces AD 2014–03–14,
and that can be installed (at operators’
air commerce by prescribing regulations Amendment 39–17752 (79 FR 9382, February
discretion) after removal of the non-
19, 2014).
for practices, methods, and procedures explosion-proof lights required by paragraph
the Administrator finds necessary for (c) Applicability (g) of this AD. For Model A330 series
safety in air commerce. This regulation This AD applies to the Airbus airplanes, airplanes and Model A340–200/–300 series
is within the scope of that authority certificated in any category, specified in airplanes, Airbus has issued Airbus Service
paragraphs (c)(1) and (c)(2) of this AD, all Bulletins A330–33–3042 and A340–33–4027
because it addresses an unsafe condition for the installation of similar lights.
that is likely to exist or develop on manufacturer serial numbers.
products identified in this rulemaking (1) Airbus Model A330–201, –202, –203, (h) Retained Insulation Muff Installation,
–223, –243, –301, –302, –303, –321, –322,
action. With No Changes
–323, –341, –342, and –343 airplanes.
Regulatory Findings (2) Airbus Model A340–211, –212, –213, This paragraph restates the requirements of
–311, –312, –313, –541, and –642 airplanes. paragraph (h) of AD 2014–03–14,
We determined that this proposed AD Amendment 39–17752 (79 FR 9382, February
would not have federalism implications (d) Subject 19, 2014), with no changes. For Model A330–
under Executive Order 13132. This Air Transport Association (ATA) of 200 and –300 series airplanes, and Model
proposed AD would not have a America Code 26, Fire protection; 33, Lights; A340–200 and –300 series airplanes, except
36, Pneumatic; 53, Fuselage. those airplanes on which Airbus
substantial direct effect on the States, on Modification 52260 has been incorporated in
the relationship between the national (e) Reason production: Within 26 months after March
Government and the States, or on the This AD results from fuel system reviews 26, 2014 (the effective date of AD 2014–03–
distribution of power and conducted by the airplane manufacturer. We 14), install insulation muffs on the
responsibilities among the various are issuing this AD to prevent ignition connecting auxiliary power unit (APU) bleed
levels of government. sources inside fuel tanks, which, in air duct, in accordance with the
For the reasons discussed above, I combination with flammable fuel vapors, Accomplishment Instructions of the
certify this proposed regulation: could result in fuel tank explosions and applicable Airbus service information
consequent loss of the airplane. specified in paragraphs (h)(1), (h)(2), and
1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory (h)(3) of this AD.
action’’ under Executive Order 12866; (f) Compliance (1) Airbus Service Bulletin A330–36–3038,
2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the Comply with this AD within the dated January 16, 2012, for Model A330
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures compliance times specified, unless already series airplanes on which Airbus Service
(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); done. Bulletin A330–36–3032 has been
3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in incorporated.
(g) Retained Maintenance Light Removal, (2) Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin
Alaska; and With New Service Information A330–36–3040, Revision 01, dated November
4. Will not have a significant This paragraph restates the requirements of 26, 2012, for Model A330 series airplanes on
economic impact, positive or negative, paragraph (g) of AD 2014–03–14, which Airbus Service Bulletin A330–36–
on a substantial number of small entities Amendment 39–17752 (79 FR 9382, February 3032 has not been incorporated.
under the criteria of the Regulatory 19, 2014), with new service information. (3) Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin
Flexibility Act. Except for airplanes on which Airbus A340–36–4035, Revision 01, dated
Modification 56739 has been incorporated in September 24, 2013, for Model A340 series
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List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 production: Within 26 months after March airplanes.
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation 26, 2014 (the effective date of AD 2014–03–
14), remove the maintenance lights, in (i) Retained Alternative Action to Paragraph
safety, Incorporation by reference, (h) of This AD
accordance with the Accomplishment
Safety. Instructions of the applicable Airbus service This paragraph restates the alternative
The Proposed Amendment information specified in paragraphs (g)(1), action specified in paragraph (i) of AD 2014–
(g)(2), and (g)(3) of this AD. 03–14, Amendment 39–17752 (79 FR 9382,
Accordingly, under the authority (1) Airbus Service Bulletin A330–33–3041, February 19, 2014), with new service
delegated to me by the Administrator, Revision 01, dated July 10, 2012; or Airbus information. For Model A330 series airplanes
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on which the modification described in Airbus Service Bulletin A340–36–4035, obtaining approval of an AMOC, provided
Airbus Service Bulletin A330–36–3032 has dated September 18, 2012: This paragraph the procedures and tests identified as RC can
not been incorporated, and for Model A340 provides credit for actions required by be done and the airplane can be put back in
series airplanes: Doing the bleed leak paragraph (h) of this AD, if those actions an airworthy condition. Any substitutions or
detection loop modification of the APU, in were performed before the effective date of changes to procedures or tests identified as
accordance with the Accomplishment this AD using Airbus Service Bulletin A340– RC require approval of an AMOC.
Instructions of the applicable Airbus service 36–4035, dated September 18, 2012, which is
bulletin specified in paragraphs (i)(1) and not incorporated by reference in this AD. (n) Related Information
(i)(2) of this AD, is an acceptable alternative (4) This paragraph provides credit for (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing
to the actions required by paragraph (h) of actions required by paragraph (j) of this AD, Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA
this AD, provided the modification is if those actions were performed before March Airworthiness Directive 2014–0148, dated
accomplished within 26 months after March 26, 2014 (the effective date of AD 2014–03– June 13, 2014, for related information. This
26, 2014 (the effective date of AD 2014–03– 14, Amendment 39–17752 (79 FR 9382, MCAI may be found in the AD docket on the
14). February 19, 2014)), using Airbus Service Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by
(1) Airbus Service Bulletin A330–36–3037, Bulletin A340–53–5031, dated July 31, 2006; searching for and locating Docket No. FAA–
Revision 02, dated April 7, 2014. or Airbus Service Bulletin A340–53–5031, 2015–6547.
(2) Airbus Service Bulletin A340–36–4033, Revision 01, dated January 10, 2008; as (2) For service information identified in
Revision 02, dated May 19, 2014. applicable; which are not incorporated by this AD, contact Airbus SAS, Airworthiness
(j) Retained Drain Mast Installation, With No reference in this AD. Office—EAL, 1 Rond Point Maurice Bellonte,
Changes 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone +33
(m) Other FAA AD Provisions
5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61 93 45 80; email
This paragraph restates the requirements of The following provisions also apply to this airworthiness.A330–A340@airbus.com;
paragraph (j) of AD 2014–03–14, Amendment AD: Internet http://www.airbus.com. You may
39–17752 (79 FR 9382, February 19, 2014), (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance view this service information at the FAA,
with no changes. For Model A340–500 and (AMOCs): The Manager, International Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind
–600 series airplanes, except those on which Branch, ANM–116, Transport Airplane Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For information
Airbus Modification 54636 or 54637 has been Directorate, FAA, has the authority to on the availability of this material at the
incorporated in production: Within 26 approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested FAA, call 425–227–1221.
months after March 26, 2014 (the effective using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19.
date of AD 2014–03–14), install a drain mast In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your Issued in Renton, Washington, on
between frame (FR) 80 and FR 83, in request to your principal inspector or local December 4, 2015.
accordance with the Accomplishment Flight Standards District Office, as Michael Kaszycki,
Instructions of Airbus Mandatory Service appropriate. If sending information directly Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
Bulletin A340–53–5031, Revision 02, dated to the International Branch, send it to ATTN: Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
August 3, 2011. Vladimir Ulyanov, Aerospace Engineer, [FR Doc. 2015–31210 Filed 12–10–15; 8:45 am]
(k) New Requirement of This AD: International Branch, ANM–116, Transport
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
Replacement of Certain Insulation Sleeves Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind
Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356;
For Model A340 series airplanes in
telephone 425–227–1138; fax 425–227–1149.
configurations 002, 003, and 005, as DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Information may be emailed to: 9-ANM-116-
described in Airbus Service Bulletin A340–
AMOC-REQUESTS@faa.gov.
36–4035, dated September 18, 2012, that Federal Aviation Administration
(i) Before using any approved AMOC,
have been modified before the effective date
notify your appropriate principal inspector,
of this AD in accordance with the 14 CFR Part 39
or lacking a principal inspector, the manager
Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus
of the local flight standards district office/
Service Bulletin A340–36–4035, dated [Docket No. FAA–2015–6548; Directorate
certificate holding district office. The AMOC
September 18, 2012: Within 14 months after Identifier 2015–NM–114–AD]
the effective date of this AD, replace the approval letter must specifically reference
insulation sleeves between frames 83 and 84 this AD. RIN 2120–AA64
with new insulation sleeves, in accordance (ii) AMOCs approved previously for
with the Accomplishment Instructions of paragraphs (g) and (h) of AD 2014–03–14, Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing
Airbus Service Bulletin A340–36–4035, Amendment 39–17752 (79 FR 9382, February Company Airplanes
Revision 01, dated September 24, 2013. 19, 2014), are approved as AMOCs for the
corresponding provisions of paragraphs (g) AGENCY: Federal Aviation
(l) Credit for Previous Actions and (h) of this AD. Administration (FAA), DOT.
(1) This paragraph provides credit for (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: As of the ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
actions required by paragraph (g) of this AD, effective date of this AD, for any requirement (NPRM).
if those actions were performed before March in this AD to obtain corrective actions from
26, 2014 (the effective date of AD 2014–03– a manufacturer, the action must be SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new
14, Amendment 39–17752 (79 FR 9382, accomplished using a method approved by airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
February 19, 2014)), using Airbus Service the Manager, International Branch, ANM–
The Boeing Company Model 787–8 and
Bulletin A330–33–3041, dated January 3, 116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or
the European Aviation Safety Agency 787–9 airplanes equipped with General
2012; or Airbus Service Bulletin A340–33–
4026, dated January 3, 2012; as applicable; (EASA); or Airbus’s EASA Design Electric engines. This proposed AD was
which are not incorporated by reference in Organization Approval (DOA). If approved by prompted by reports of cracking in
this AD. the DOA, the approval must include the barrel nuts on a forward engine mount
(2) This paragraph provides credit for DOA-authorized signature. of Model 747–8 airplanes, which shares
actions required by paragraph (h) of this AD, (3) Required for Compliance (RC): If any a similar design to the forward engine
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if those actions were performed before March service information contains procedures or mount of Model 787–8 and 787–9
26, 2014 (the effective date of AD 2014–03– tests that are identified as RC, those airplanes. This proposed AD would
14, Amendment 39–17752 (79 FR 9382, procedures and tests must be done to comply
require, for certain airplanes,
February 19, 2014)), using Airbus Service with this AD; any procedures or tests that are
Bulletin A330–36–3040, dated September 18, not identified as RC are recommended. Those replacement of the four barrel nuts of
2012, which is not incorporated by reference procedures and tests that are not identified the forward engine mount on each
in this AD. as RC may be deviated from using accepted engine. For certain other airplanes, this
(3) For Model A340 series airplanes in methods in accordance with the operator’s proposed AD would require an
configurations 001 and 004, as described in maintenance or inspection program without inspection to determine if any forward
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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 25, 2016. | |
| Contact | Vladimir Ulyanov, Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; telephone 425-227-1138; fax 425-227-1149. | |
| FR Citation | 80 FR 76875 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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