80 FR 79742 - Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 246 (December 23, 2015)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 246 (December 23, 2015)
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| FR Document | 2015-32082 |
[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 246 (Wednesday, December 23, 2015)] [Proposed Rules] [Pages 79742-79745] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2015-32082] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2015-7526; Directorate Identifier 2014-NM-217-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 all Airbus Model A318, A319, A320, and A321 series airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by the discovery of corroded circlips in fuel vent protectors (FVP) having a certain part number. This proposed AD would require an inspection to determine the part number and serial number of the FVP, and replacement if necessary. We are proposing this AD to detect and correct corroded circlips. Corroded circlips could lead to failure of the circlips and consequent movement of the FVP, resulting in a reduction of the flame protector capability of the FVP cartridge, which could result in damage to the airplane in case of lightning impact or fire on the ground. DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by February 8, 2016. ADDRESSES: You may send comments, using the procedures found in 14 CFR [[Page 79743]] 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--EIAS, 1 Rond Point Maurice Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61 93 44 51; email [email protected]; Internet http://www.airbus.com. You may view this referenced service information at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 425-227-1221. Examining the AD Docket You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2015- 7526; 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-2015-7526; Directorate Identifier 2014-NM-217-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 2014-0234R1, dated December 11, 2014 (referred to after this as the Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or ``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for all Airbus Model A318, A319, A320, and A321 series airplanes. The MCAI states: On each aeroplane wing, a NACA [National Advisory committee for Aeronautics] duct assembly is installed, including a Fuel Vent Protector (FVP) which is used as flame arrestor. This FVP is maintained in its NACA duct assembly by a circlip (also known as C- clip). Following a wing water pressure test, the FVP is removed and dried with heat. During an inspection after this test, several circlips were reported to be discoloured. Investigation revealed that a batch of circlips fitted on some FVP Part Number (P/N) 786073-1-0 have an increased risk of corrosion due to a manufacturing quality issue. This condition, if not detected and corrected, could lead to circlip failure and consequent FVP movement, reducing the flame protector capability of the FVP cartridge, possibly resulting in damage to the aeroplane in case of lightning impact or fire on ground. For the reason described above, EASA issued AD 2014[dash]0234 to require identification by serial number (s/n) of the affected FVP P/ N 786073-1-0 and removal from service [and replacement with a serviceable part]. This [EASA] AD is revised to clarify that only maintenance records since August 2012 should be consulted to demonstrate, as required by paragraph (2), that not replacement FVP has been installed. 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- 7526. Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 Airbus has issued Service Bulletin A320-28-1221, dated July 21, 2014. The service information describes procedures for inspecting the FVP to determine the part number, and replacing the FVP if necessary. This service information is reasonably available because the interested parties have access to it through their normal course of business or by the means identified in the ADDRESSES section of this NPRM. FAA's Determination and Requirements of This Proposed AD This product has been approved by the aviation authority of another country, and is approved for operation in the United States. Pursuant to our bilateral agreement with the State of Design Authority, we have been notified of the unsafe condition described in the MCAI and service information referenced above. We are proposing this AD because we evaluated all pertinent information and determined an unsafe condition exists and is likely to exist or develop on other products of these same type designs. Costs of Compliance We estimate that this proposed AD affects 7 airplanes of U.S. registry. We also estimate that it would take about 5 work-hours per product to comply with the basic requirements of this proposed AD. The average labor rate is $85 per work-hour. Parts would cost $25,640. Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of this proposed AD on U.S. operators to be up to $182,455, or $26,065 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 [[Page 79744]] 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-2015-7526; Directorate Identifier 2014-NM- 217-AD. (a) Comments Due Date We must receive comments by February 8, 2016. (b) Affected ADs None. (c) Applicability This AD applies to the airplanes specified in paragraphs (c)(1), (c)(2), (c)(3), and (c)(4) of this AD, certificated in any category, all manufacturer serial numbers. (1) Airbus Model A318-111, -112, -121, and -122 airplanes. (2) Airbus Model A319-111, -112, -113, -114, -115,-131, -132, and -133 airplanes. (3) Airbus Model A320-211, -212, -214, -231, -232, and -233 airplanes. (4) Airbus Model A321-111, -112, -131, -211, -212, -213, -231, and -232 airplanes. (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 28, Fuel. (e) Reason This AD was prompted by the discovery of corroded circlips in fuel vent protectors (FVP) having a certain part number. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct corroded circlips. Corroded circlips could lead to failure of the circlips and consequent movement of the FVP, resulting in a reduction of the flame protector capability of the FVP cartridge, which could result in damage to the airplane in case of lightning impact or fire on the ground. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Inspection of FVP and Corrective Action For airplanes having a manufacturer serial number specified in figure 1 to paragraphs (g) and (i) of this AD: At the earliest of the times specified in paragraphs (h)(1), (h)(2), and (h)(3) of this AD, do an inspection to determine the part number and serial number of the FVP. If the FVP has part number (P/N) 786073-1-0 with a serial number that is specified in figure 2 to paragraphs (g) and (i) of this AD, and the FVP is not marked ``Amdt B,'' replace the FVP with a serviceable part, at the earliest of the times specified in paragraphs (h)(1), (h)(2), and (h)(3) of this AD, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A320-28-1221, dated July 21, 2014. A review of airplane maintenance records is acceptable in lieu of this inspection if the part number and serial number of the FVP can be conclusively determined from that review. Figure 1 to Paragraphs (g) and (i) of This AD--Affected Airplane Manufacturer Serial Numbers ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5438.................................... 5461...................... 5485 through 5488 5536 inclusive. 5441.................................... 5463...................... 5490 through 5493 5539 inclusive. 5444.................................... 5464...................... 5495 through 5505 5541 inclusive. 5445.................................... 5469...................... 5507 through 5515 5544 inclusive. 5447.................................... 5473 through 5478 5517...................... 5547 inclusive. 5457.................................... 5481...................... 5518...................... 5551 5459.................................... 5482...................... 5520 through 5527 5553 inclusive. 5460.................................... 5483...................... 5530...................... 5556 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Figure 2 to Paragraphs (g) and (i) of This AD--Affected Serial Numbers for Part Number 786073-1-0 [Manufactured during August 2012] ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Serial number 786073IN0xxxx (xxxx indicates the last four digits) ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 3752 3821 3868 3911 3966 4010 3753 3826 3871 3914 3967 4011 3754 3827 3874 3922 3969 4013 3755 3829 3877 3925 3971 4017 3756 3830 3878 3927 3972 4019 3757 3833 3882 3930 3977 4023 3758 3834 3893 3937 3978 4024 3759 3836 3897 3938 3980 4025 3760 3839 3898 3940 3981 4026 3761 3840 3899 3945 3982 4039 3787 3848 3900 3946 3983 4048 3788 3849 3901 3947 3984 4065 3810 3850 3904 3948 3985 4066 3812 3851 3905 3951 3986 4068 3814 3853 3906 3961 3987 4070 3817 3859 3907 3962 3996 4184 3819 3860 3908 3964 3997 4187 3820 3867 3910 3965 4009 None ------------------------------------------------------------------------ [[Page 79745]] (h) Compliance Times for the Requirements of Paragraph (g) of This AD Do the actions required by paragraph (g) of this AD at the earliest of the times specified in paragraphs (h)(1), (h)(2), and (h)(3) of this AD. (1) Before the accumulation of 5,000 total flight cycles after the date of manufacture of the airplane. (2) Before the accumulation of 7,500 total flight hours after the date of manufacture of the airplane. (3) Within 30 months after the date of manufacture of the airplane. (i) Exclusion From Actions Required by Paragraph (g) of This AD An airplane that does not have a manufacturer serial number specified in figure 1 to paragraphs (g) and (i) of this AD is excluded from the requirements of paragraph (g) of this AD, provided that, a FVP having P/N 786073-1-0 with a serial number specified in figure 2 to paragraphs (g) and (i) of this AD has not been installed on that airplane after July 2012. If a FVP having P/N 786073-1-0 with a serial number specified in figure 2 to paragraphs (g) and (i) of this AD is installed, or the serial number cannot be identified: Within 12 months after the effective date of this AD, replace the FVP with a serviceable part, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A320-28-1221, dated July 21, 2014. A review of airplane maintenance records is acceptable if it can be conclusively determined from that review that a FVP having a serial number specified in figure 2 to paragraphs (g) and (i) of this AD has not been installed on that airplane after July 2012. (j) Parts Installation Limitation As of the effective date of this AD, a FVP having P/N 786073-1-0 and a serial number listed in figure 2 to paragraphs (g) and (i) of this AD may be installed on any airplane, provided the FVP is marked with ``Amdt B.'' (k) Other FAA AD Provisions The following provisions also apply to this AD: (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your request to your principal inspector or local Flight Standards District Office, as appropriate. If sending information directly to the International Branch, send it to ATTN: 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. (l) Related Information (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA Airworthiness Directive 2014-0234R1, dated December 11, 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-2015-7526. (2) For service information identified in this AD, contact Airbus, Airworthiness Office--EIAS, 1 Rond Point Maurice Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61 93 44 51; email [email protected]; Internet http://www.airbus.com. You may view this 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. Issued in Renton, Washington, on December 11, 2015. Michael Kaszycki, Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2015-32082 Filed 12-22-15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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(since first installation on an airplane, or (1) Having a part number identified in (o) Related Information
since last NBB replacement, whichever paragraph (g)(1) or (g)(2) of this AD that has (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing
occurs later) is 16,000 total flight cycles. not exceeded any of the total accumulated Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA
(2) As of July 31, 2017: The THSA flight- flight cycles identified in paragraphs (i)(1) Airworthiness Directive 2014–0257R1, dated
cycle limit (since first installation on an through (i)(3) of this AD, or paragraphs (j)(1) May 29, 2015, for related information. This
airplane, or since last NBB replacement, through (j)(4) of this AD, as applicable; or MCAI may be found in the AD docket on the
whichever occurs later) is 14,000 total flight (2) Having a part number that is not Internet at http://www.regulations.gov/#
cycles. identified in paragraph (g)(1) or (g)(2) of this !documentDetail;D=FAA-2014-0006-0002.
(3) As of July 31, 2018: The THSA flight- AD. (2) For service information identified in
cycle limit (since first installation on an this AD, contact Airbus SAS, Airworthiness
airplane, or since last NBB replacement, (m) Parts Installation Limitation Office—EAL, 1 Rond Point Maurice Bellonte,
whichever occurs later) is 12,000 total flight From each date specified in paragraphs 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone +33
cycles. (i)(1), (i)(2), and (i)(3) of this AD, and 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61 93 45 80; email
paragraphs (j)(1) through (j)(4) of this AD, as airworthiness.A330-A340@airbus.com;
(j) THSA Replacement for Airbus Model Internet http://www.airbus.com. You may
applicable, a THSA having a part number
A340–500 and –600 Series Airplanes view this service information at the FAA,
identified in paragraph (g)(1) or (g)(2) of this
For Airbus Model A340–500 and A340– AD may be installed on any airplane, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind
600 series airplanes having a THSA with a provided the THSA has not exceeded the Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For information
part number specified in paragraph (g)(2) of corresponding number of accumulated total on the availability of this material at the
this AD: Not later than the date specified in flight cycles. FAA, call 425–227–1221.
paragraphs (j)(1), (j)(2), (j)(3), and (j)(4) of this
(n) Other FAA AD Provisions Issued in Renton, Washington, on October
AD, as applicable: For any THSA having
30, 2015.
reached or exceeded on that date the The following provisions also apply to this
corresponding number of total flight cycles as Jeffrey E. Duven,
AD:
specified in paragraphs (j)(1), (j)(2), (j)(3), and (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate,
(j)(4) of this AD, as applicable, replace each (AMOCs): The Manager, International Aircraft Certification Service.
affected THSA with a serviceable THSA, in Branch, ANM–116, Transport Airplane [FR Doc. 2015–30822 Filed 12–22–15; 8:45 am]
accordance with the Accomplishment Directorate, FAA, has the authority to BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A340– approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested
27–5062, dated July 15, 2014. using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19.
(1) As of the effective date of this AD: The In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
THSA flight-cycle limit (since first request to your principal inspector or local
installation on an airplane, or since last NBB Flight Standards District Office, as Federal Aviation Administration
replacement, whichever occurs later) is 6,000 appropriate. If sending information directly
total flight cycles. to the International Branch, send it to ATTN:
(2) As of April 30, 2017: The THSA flight- 14 CFR Part 39
Vladimir Ulyanov, Aerospace Engineer,
cycle limit (since first installation on an International Branch, ANM–116, Transport [Docket No. FAA–2015–7526; Directorate
airplane, or since last NBB replacement, Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Identifier 2014–NM–217–AD]
whichever occurs later) is 5,200 total flight Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356;
cycles. RIN 2120–AA64
telephone 425–227–1138; fax 425–227–1149.
(3) As of April 30, 2018: The THSA flight- Information may be emailed to: 9-ANM-116-
cycle limit (since first installation on an Airworthiness Directives; Airbus
AMOC-REQUESTS@faa.gov. Before using
airplane, or since last NBB replacement, any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate Airplanes
whichever occurs later) is 4,400 total flight principal inspector, or lacking a principal
cycles. AGENCY: Federal Aviation
inspector, the manager of the local flight Administration (FAA), DOT.
(4) As of April 30, 2019: The THSA flight-
standards district office/certificate holding
cycle limit (since first installation on an ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
district office. The AMOC approval letter
airplane, or since last NBB replacement, (NPRM).
must specifically reference this AD.
whichever occurs later) is 3,500 total flight
(2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any
cycles. SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new
requirement in this AD to obtain corrective
(k) THSA Replacement Intervals for All actions from a manufacturer, the action must airworthiness directive (AD) for all
Airbus Airplanes Identified in Paragraph (c) be accomplished using a method approved Airbus Model A318, A319, A320, and
of This AD by the Manager, International Branch, ANM– A321 series airplanes. This proposed
For any part installed as required by this 116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or AD was prompted by the discovery of
AD having a part number identified in the European Aviation Safety Agency corroded circlips in fuel vent protectors
paragraph (g)(1) or (g)(2) of this AD: From the (EASA); or Airbus’s EASA Design (FVP) having a certain part number.
dates specified in paragraphs (i) and (j) of Organization Approval (DOA). If approved by This proposed AD would require an
this AD, as applicable, and prior to exceeding the DOA, the approval must include the inspection to determine the part number
the accumulated number of total flight cycles DOA-authorized signature. and serial number of the FVP, and
corresponding to each time, replace each (3) Required for Compliance (RC): If any
replacement if necessary. We are
affected THSA with a serviceable part, in service information contains procedures or
tests that are identified as RC, those proposing this AD to detect and correct
accordance with the Accomplishment corroded circlips. Corroded circlips
Instructions of the applicable service procedures and tests must be done to comply
information identified in paragraphs (k)(1), with this AD; any procedures or tests that are could lead to failure of the circlips and
(k)(2), and (k)(3) of this AD. not identified as RC are recommended. Those consequent movement of the FVP,
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(1) Airbus Service Bulletin A330–27–3199, procedures and tests that are not identified resulting in a reduction of the flame
dated July 15, 2014. as RC may be deviated from using accepted protector capability of the FVP
(2) Airbus Service Bulletin A340–27–4190, methods in accordance with the operator’s cartridge, which could result in damage
dated July 15, 2014. maintenance or inspection program without to the airplane in case of lightning
(3) Airbus Service Bulletin A340–27–5062, obtaining approval of an AMOC, provided impact or fire on the ground.
dated July 15, 2014. the procedures and tests identified as RC can
be done and the airplane can be put back in DATES: We must receive comments on
(l) Definition of Serviceable THSA an airworthy condition. Any substitutions or this proposed AD by February 8, 2016.
For the purposes of this AD a serviceable changes to procedures or tests identified as ADDRESSES: You may send comments,
THSA is a THSA: RC require approval of an AMOC. using the procedures found in 14 CFR
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11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following comments on the overall regulatory, replacing the FVP if necessary. This
methods: economic, environmental, and energy service information is reasonably
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to aspects of this proposed AD. We will available because the interested parties
http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the consider all comments received by the have access to it through their normal
instructions for submitting comments. closing date and may amend this course of business or by the means
• Fax: 202–493–2251. proposed AD based on those comments. identified in the ADDRESSES section of
• Mail: U.S. Department of We will post all comments we this NPRM.
Transportation, Docket Operations, M– receive, without change, to http://
www.regulations.gov, including any FAA’s Determination and Requirements
30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
personal information you provide. We of This Proposed AD
W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
Washington, DC 20590. will also post a report summarizing each This product has been approved by
• Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of substantive verbal contact we receive the aviation authority of another
Transportation, Docket Operations, M– about this proposed AD. country, and is approved for operation
30, West Building Ground Floor, Room in the United States. Pursuant to our
Discussion bilateral agreement with the State of
W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 The European Aviation Safety Agency Design Authority, we have been notified
p.m., Monday through Friday, except (EASA), which is the Technical Agent of the unsafe condition described in the
Federal holidays. for the Member States of the European MCAI and service information
For service information identified in Union, has issued EASA Airworthiness referenced above. We are proposing this
this proposed AD, contact Airbus, Directive 2014–0234R1, dated December AD because we evaluated all pertinent
Airworthiness Office—EIAS, 1 Rond 11, 2014 (referred to after this as the information and determined an unsafe
Point Maurice Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness condition exists and is likely to exist or
Cedex, France; telephone +33 5 61 93 36 Information, or ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct develop on other products of these same
96; fax +33 5 61 93 44 51; email an unsafe condition for all Airbus type designs.
account.airworth-eas@airbus.com; Model A318, A319, A320, and A321
Costs of Compliance
Internet http://www.airbus.com. You series airplanes. The MCAI states:
may view this referenced service On each aeroplane wing, a NACA [National
We estimate that this proposed AD
information at the FAA, Transport Advisory committee for Aeronautics] duct affects 7 airplanes of U.S. registry.
Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue assembly is installed, including a Fuel Vent We also estimate that it would take
SW., Renton, WA. For information on Protector (FVP) which is used as flame about 5 work-hours per product to
the availability of this material at the arrestor. This FVP is maintained in its NACA comply with the basic requirements of
FAA, call 425–227–1221. duct assembly by a circlip (also known as C- this proposed AD. The average labor
clip). Following a wing water pressure test, rate is $85 per work-hour. Parts would
Examining the AD Docket the FVP is removed and dried with heat. cost $25,640. Based on these figures, we
During an inspection after this test, several estimate the cost of this proposed AD on
You may examine the AD docket on circlips were reported to be discoloured.
the Internet at http:// U.S. operators to be up to $182,455, or
Investigation revealed that a batch of circlips
www.regulations.gov by searching for fitted on some FVP Part Number (P/N)
$26,065 per product.
and locating Docket No. FAA–2015– 786073–1–0 have an increased risk of Authority for This Rulemaking
7526; or in person at the Docket corrosion due to a manufacturing quality
issue. Title 49 of the United States Code
Management Facility between 9 a.m.
This condition, if not detected and specifies the FAA’s authority to issue
and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
corrected, could lead to circlip failure and rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I,
except Federal holidays. The AD docket
consequent FVP movement, reducing the section 106, describes the authority of
contains this proposed AD, the flame protector capability of the FVP the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII:
regulatory evaluation, any comments cartridge, possibly resulting in damage to the Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more
received, and other information. The aeroplane in case of lightning impact or fire detail the scope of the Agency’s
street address for the Docket Operations on ground.
authority.
office (telephone 800–647–5527) is in For the reason described above, EASA
issued AD 2014-0234 to require identification
We are issuing this rulemaking under
the ADDRESSES section. Comments will
by serial number (s/n) of the affected FVP P/ the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII,
be available in the AD docket shortly
N 786073–1–0 and removal from service [and Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701:
after receipt.
replacement with a serviceable part]. General requirements.’’ Under that
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: This [EASA] AD is revised to clarify that section, Congress charges the FAA with
Sanjay Ralhan, Aerospace Engineer, only maintenance records since August 2012 promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in
International Branch, ANM–116, should be consulted to demonstrate, as air commerce by prescribing regulations
Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, required by paragraph (2), that not for practices, methods, and procedures
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA replacement FVP has been installed. the Administrator finds necessary for
98057–3356; telephone 425–227–1405; You may examine the MCAI in the safety in air commerce. This regulation
fax 425–227–1149. AD docket on the Internet at http:// is within the scope of that authority
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: www.regulations.gov by searching for because it addresses an unsafe condition
and locating Docket No. FAA–2015– that is likely to exist or develop on
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Comments Invited
7526. products identified in this rulemaking
We invite you to send any written action.
relevant data, views, or arguments about Related Service Information Under 1
this proposed AD. Send your comments CFR Part 51 Regulatory Findings
to an address listed under the Airbus has issued Service Bulletin We determined that this proposed AD
ADDRESSES section. Include ‘‘Docket No. A320–28–1221, dated July 21, 2014. The would not have federalism implications
FAA–2015–7526; Directorate Identifier service information describes under Executive Order 13132. This
2014–NM–217–AD’’ at the beginning of procedures for inspecting the FVP to proposed AD would not have a
your comments. We specifically invite determine the part number, and substantial direct effect on the States, on
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the relationship between the national Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. issuing this AD to detect and correct
Government and the States, or on the corroded circlips. Corroded circlips could
§ 39.13 [Amended] lead to failure of the circlips and consequent
distribution of power and
responsibilities among the various ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding movement of the FVP, resulting in a
levels of government. the following new airworthiness reduction of the flame protector capability of
For the reasons discussed above, I directive (AD): the FVP cartridge, which could result in
certify this proposed regulation: Airbus: Docket No. FAA–2015–7526; damage to the airplane in case of lightning
1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory Directorate Identifier 2014–NM–217–AD. impact or fire on the ground.
action’’ under Executive Order 12866;
(a) Comments Due Date (f) Compliance
2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures We must receive comments by February 8, Comply with this AD within the
(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); 2016. compliance times specified, unless already
3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in done.
(b) Affected ADs
Alaska; and (g) Inspection of FVP and Corrective Action
4. Will not have a significant None.
economic impact, positive or negative, (c) Applicability For airplanes having a manufacturer serial
on a substantial number of small entities number specified in figure 1 to paragraphs (g)
This AD applies to the airplanes specified
under the criteria of the Regulatory and (i) of this AD: At the earliest of the times
in paragraphs (c)(1), (c)(2), (c)(3), and (c)(4)
Flexibility Act. of this AD, certificated in any category, all specified in paragraphs (h)(1), (h)(2), and
manufacturer serial numbers. (h)(3) of this AD, do an inspection to
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 (1) Airbus Model A318–111, –112, –121, determine the part number and serial number
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation and –122 airplanes. of the FVP. If the FVP has part number (P/
safety, Incorporation by reference, (2) Airbus Model A319–111, –112, –113, N) 786073–1–0 with a serial number that is
Safety. –114, –115,–131, –132, and –133 airplanes. specified in figure 2 to paragraphs (g) and (i)
(3) Airbus Model A320–211, –212, –214, of this AD, and the FVP is not marked ‘‘Amdt
The Proposed Amendment –231, –232, and –233 airplanes. B,’’ replace the FVP with a serviceable part,
Accordingly, under the authority (4) Airbus Model A321–111, –112, –131, at the earliest of the times specified in
delegated to me by the Administrator, –211, –212, –213, –231, and –232 airplanes. paragraphs (h)(1), (h)(2), and (h)(3) of this
the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part (d) Subject AD, in accordance with the Accomplishment
39 as follows: Air Transport Association (ATA) of Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A320–
America Code 28, Fuel. 28–1221, dated July 21, 2014. A review of
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS airplane maintenance records is acceptable in
DIRECTIVES (e) Reason lieu of this inspection if the part number and
This AD was prompted by the discovery of serial number of the FVP can be conclusively
■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 corroded circlips in fuel vent protectors determined from that review.
continues to read as follows: (FVP) having a certain part number. We are
FIGURE 1 TO PARAGRAPHS (g) AND (i) OF THIS AD—AFFECTED AIRPLANE MANUFACTURER SERIAL NUMBERS
5438 ......................................................... 5461 ........................................................ 5485 through 5488 inclusive ................... 5536
5441 ......................................................... 5463 ........................................................ 5490 through 5493 inclusive ................... 5539
5444 ......................................................... 5464 ........................................................ 5495 through 5505 inclusive ................... 5541
5445 ......................................................... 5469 ........................................................ 5507 through 5515 inclusive ................... 5544
5447 ......................................................... 5473 through 5478 inclusive ................... 5517 ........................................................ 5547
5457 ......................................................... 5481 ........................................................ 5518 ........................................................ 5551
5459 ......................................................... 5482 ........................................................ 5520 through 5527 inclusive ................... 5553
5460 ......................................................... 5483 ........................................................ 5530 ........................................................ 5556
FIGURE 2 TO PARAGRAPHS (g) AND (i) OF THIS AD—AFFECTED SERIAL NUMBERS FOR PART NUMBER 786073–1–0
[Manufactured during August 2012]
Serial number 786073IN0xxxx (xxxx indicates the last four digits)
3752 3821 3868 3911 3966 4010
3753 3826 3871 3914 3967 4011
3754 3827 3874 3922 3969 4013
3755 3829 3877 3925 3971 4017
3756 3830 3878 3927 3972 4019
3757 3833 3882 3930 3977 4023
3758 3834 3893 3937 3978 4024
3759 3836 3897 3938 3980 4025
3760 3839 3898 3940 3981 4026
3761 3840 3899 3945 3982 4039
3787 3848 3900 3946 3983 4048
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3788 3849 3901 3947 3984 4065
3810 3850 3904 3948 3985 4066
3812 3851 3905 3951 3986 4068
3814 3853 3906 3961 3987 4070
3817 3859 3907 3962 3996 4184
3819 3860 3908 3964 3997 4187
3820 3867 3910 3965 4009 None
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(h) Compliance Times for the Requirements (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any activate. This proposed AD would
of Paragraph (g) of This AD requirement in this AD to obtain corrective require an inspection to determine if
Do the actions required by paragraph (g) of actions from a manufacturer, the action must certain passenger chemical oxygen
this AD at the earliest of the times specified be accomplished using a method approved
generators are installed and replacement
in paragraphs (h)(1), (h)(2), and (h)(3) of this by the Manager, International Branch, ANM–
116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or of affected passenger chemical oxygen
AD. generators. We are proposing this AD to
(1) Before the accumulation of 5,000 total the European Aviation Safety Agency
flight cycles after the date of manufacture of (EASA); or Airbus’s EASA Design prevent failure of the passenger
the airplane. Organization Approval (DOA). If approved by chemical oxygen generator to activate
(2) Before the accumulation of 7,500 total the DOA, the approval must include the and consequently not deliver oxygen
flight hours after the date of manufacture of DOA-authorized signature. during an emergency, possibly resulting
the airplane. (l) Related Information in injury to airplane occupants.
(3) Within 30 months after the date of DATES: We must receive comments on
manufacture of the airplane. (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing
Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA this proposed AD by February 8, 2016.
(i) Exclusion From Actions Required by Airworthiness Directive 2014–0234R1, dated ADDRESSES: You may send comments,
Paragraph (g) of This AD December 11, 2014, for related information. using the procedures found in 14 CFR
An airplane that does not have a This MCAI may be found in the AD docket 11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following
manufacturer serial number specified in on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov methods:
figure 1 to paragraphs (g) and (i) of this AD by searching for and locating Docket No.
FAA–2015–7526.
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to
is excluded from the requirements of
paragraph (g) of this AD, provided that, a (2) For service information identified in http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the
FVP having P/N 786073–1–0 with a serial this AD, contact Airbus, Airworthiness instructions for submitting comments.
number specified in figure 2 to paragraphs (g) Office—EIAS, 1 Rond Point Maurice • Fax: 202–493–2251.
and (i) of this AD has not been installed on Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; • Mail: U.S. Department of
that airplane after July 2012. If a FVP having telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61 Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
P/N 786073–1–0 with a serial number 93 44 51; email account.airworth-eas@ 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
specified in figure 2 to paragraphs (g) and (i) airbus.com; Internet http://www.airbus.com. W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
of this AD is installed, or the serial number You may view this referenced service Washington, DC 20590.
cannot be identified: Within 12 months after information at the FAA, Transport Airplane
• Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of
the effective date of this AD, replace the FVP Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton,
WA. For information on the availability of Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
with a serviceable part, in accordance with
the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus this material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221. 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
Service Bulletin A320–28–1221, dated July W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
21, 2014. A review of airplane maintenance Issued in Renton, Washington, on Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5
records is acceptable if it can be conclusively December 11, 2015. p.m., Monday through Friday, except
determined from that review that a FVP Michael Kaszycki, Federal holidays.
having a serial number specified in figure 2 Acting Manager, Transport Airplane For Airbus service information
to paragraphs (g) and (i) of this AD has not Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. identified in this proposed AD, contact
been installed on that airplane after July Airbus SAS, Airworthiness Office—
[FR Doc. 2015–32082 Filed 12–22–15; 8:45 am]
2012.
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P EAW, 1 Rond Point Maurice Bellonte,
(j) Parts Installation Limitation 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France;
As of the effective date of this AD, a FVP telephone: +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax: +33
having P/N 786073–1–0 and a serial number DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 5 61 93 44 51; email: account.airworth-
listed in figure 2 to paragraphs (g) and (i) of eas@airbus.com; Internet http://
this AD may be installed on any airplane, Federal Aviation Administration www.airbus.com.
provided the FVP is marked with ‘‘Amdt B.’’ For B/E Aerospace service
(k) Other FAA AD Provisions 14 CFR Part 39 information identified in this proposed
The following provisions also apply to this [Docket No. FAA–2015–7528; Directorate AD, contact B/E Aerospace Inc., 10800
AD: Identifier 2015–NM–004–AD] Pflumm Road, Lenexa, KS 66215;
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance telephone: 913–338–9800; fax: 913–
RIN 2120–AA64
(AMOCs): The Manager, International 469–8419; Internet http://
Branch, ANM–116, Transport Airplane
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus beaerospace.com/home/globalsupport.
Directorate, FAA, has the authority to You may view this referenced service
approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested Airplanes
information at the FAA, Transport
using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. AGENCY: Federal Aviation Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue
In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your Administration (FAA), DOT. SW., Renton, WA. For information on
request to your principal inspector or local
Flight Standards District Office, as ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking the availability of this material at the
appropriate. If sending information directly (NPRM). FAA, call 425–227–1221.
to the International Branch, send it to ATTN: Examining the AD Docket
Sanjay Ralhan, Aerospace Engineer, SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new
International Branch, ANM–116, Transport airworthiness directive (AD) for all You may examine the AD docket on
Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Airbus Model A300 B4–600, B4–600R, the Internet at http://
asabaliauskas on DSK5VPTVN1PROD with PROPOSALS
Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356; and F4–600R series airplanes, and www.regulations.gov by searching for
telephone 425–227–1405; fax 425–227–1149. Model A300 C4–605R Variant F and locating Docket No. FAA–2015–
Information may be emailed to: 9-ANM-116- airplanes (collectively called Model 7528; or in person at the Docket
AMOC-REQUESTS@faa.gov. Before using
A300–600 series airplanes); and Model Management Facility between 9 a.m.
any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate
principal inspector, or lacking a principal A310 series airplanes. This proposed and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
inspector, the manager of the local flight AD was prompted by reports of except Federal holidays. The AD docket
standards district office/certificate holding premature aging of certain passenger contains this proposed AD, the
district office. The AMOC approval letter chemical oxygen generators that regulatory evaluation, any comments
must specifically reference this AD. resulted in the generators failing to received, and other information. The
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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 February 8, 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 79742 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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