80 FR 79745 - Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 246 (December 23, 2015)

Page Range		79745-79750
FR Document		2015-32084

We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Airbus Model A300 B4-600, B4-600R, and F4-600R series airplanes, and Model A300 C4-605R Variant F airplanes (collectively called Model A300- 600 series airplanes); and Model A310 series airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by reports of premature aging of certain passenger chemical oxygen generators that resulted in the generators failing to activate. This proposed AD would require an inspection to determine if certain passenger chemical oxygen generators are installed and replacement of affected passenger chemical oxygen generators. We are proposing this AD to prevent failure of the passenger chemical oxygen generator to activate and consequently not deliver oxygen during an emergency, possibly resulting in injury to airplane occupants.

Federal Register, Volume 80 Issue 246 (Wednesday, December 23, 2015)

[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 246 (Wednesday, December 23, 2015)]
[Proposed Rules]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2015-7528; Directorate Identifier 2015-NM-004-AD]
RIN 2120-AA64


Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).

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SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all 
Airbus Model A300 B4-600, B4-600R, and F4-600R series airplanes, and 
Model A300 C4-605R Variant F airplanes (collectively called Model A300-
600 series airplanes); and Model A310 series airplanes. This proposed 
AD was prompted by reports of premature aging of certain passenger 
chemical oxygen generators that resulted in the generators failing to 
activate. This proposed AD would require an inspection to determine if 
certain passenger chemical oxygen generators are installed and 
replacement of affected passenger chemical oxygen generators. We are 
proposing this AD to prevent failure of the passenger chemical oxygen 
generator to activate and consequently not deliver oxygen during an 
emergency, possibly resulting in injury to airplane occupants.

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 
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 Airbus service information identified in this proposed AD, 
contact Airbus SAS, Airworthiness Office--EAW, 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.
    For B/E Aerospace service information identified in this proposed 
AD, contact B/E Aerospace Inc., 10800 Pflumm Road, Lenexa, KS 66215; 
telephone: 913-338-9800; fax: 913-469-8419; Internet http://beaerospace.com/home/globalsupport.
    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-
7528; 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

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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: Dan Rodina, Aerospace Engineer, 
International Branch, ANM-116 Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 
Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; telephone: 425-227-2125; 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-2015-7528; 
Directorate Identifier 2015-NM-004-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 AD 
2015-0118, dated June 24, 2015 (referred to after this as the Mandatory 
Continuing Airworthiness Information, or ``the MCAI''), to correct an 
unsafe condition for all Airbus Model A300 B4-600, B4-600R, and F4-600R 
series airplanes, and Model A300 C4-605R Variant F airplanes 
(collectively called Model A300-600 series airplanes); and Model A310 
series airplanes. The MCAI states:

    Reports have been received indicating premature ageing of 
certain chemical oxygen generators, Part Number (P/N) 117042-XX (XX 
representing any numerical value), manufactured by B/E Aerospace. 
Some operators reported that when they tried to activate generators, 
some older units failed to activate. Given the number of failed 
units reported, all generators manufactured in 1999, 2000 and 2001 
were considered unreliable.
    This condition, if not corrected, could lead to failure of the 
generator to activate and consequently not deliver oxygen during an 
emergency, possibly resulting in injury to aeroplane occupants.
    To address this potential unsafe condition, Airbus issued Alert 
Operators Transmission (AOT) A35W008-14, making reference to B/E 
Aerospace Service Information Letter (SIL) D1019-01 (currently at 
Revision 1) and B/E Aerospace Service Bulletin (SB) 117042-35-001. 
Consequently, EASA issued AD 2014-0280 [http://ad.easa.europa.eu/ad/2014-0280] to require identification and replacement of the affected 
oxygen generators.
    Since EASA AD 2014-0280 was issued, and following new 
investigation results, EASA [has] decided to introduce a life 
limitation concerning all P/N 117042-XX chemical oxygen generators, 
manufactured by B/E Aerospace.
    For the reason described above, this [EASA] AD retains the 
requirements of EASA AD 2014-0280, which is superseded, expands the 
scope of the [EASA] AD to include chemical oxygen generators 
manufactured after 2001, and requires their removal from service 
before exceeding 10 years since date of manufacture.

    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-
7528.

Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51

    Airbus has issued Alert Operators Transmission (AOT) A35W008-14, 
dated December 18, 2014.
    B/E Aerospace has issued Service Bulletin 117042-35-001, dated 
December 10, 2014.
    This service information describes procedures to replace certain 
passenger chemical oxygen generators. 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 166 airplanes of U.S. 
registry.
    We also estimate that it would take about 2 work-hours per product 
to comply with the basic requirements of this proposed AD. The average 
labor rate is $85 per work-hour. Required parts would cost about $390 
per product. Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of this 
proposed AD on U.S. operators to be $92,960, or $560 per product.

Paperwork Reduction Act

    A federal agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not 
required to respond to, nor shall a person be subject to penalty for 
failure to comply with a collection of information subject to the 
requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act unless that collection of 
information displays a current valid OMB control number. The control 
number for the collection of information required by this proposed AD 
is 2120-0056. The paperwork cost associated with this proposed AD has 
been detailed in the Costs of Compliance section of this document and 
includes time for reviewing instructions, as well as completing and 
reviewing the collection of information. Therefore, all reporting 
associated with this proposed AD is mandatory. Comments concerning the 
accuracy of this burden and suggestions for reducing the burden should 
be directed to the FAA at 800 Independence Ave. SW., Washington, DC 
20591, ATTN: Information Collection Clearance Officer, AES-200.

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

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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

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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]

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2. The FAA amends Sec.  39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness 
directive (AD):

Airbus: Docket No. FAA-2015-7528; Directorate Identifier 2015-NM-
004-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 identified in paragraphs 
(c)(1), (c)(2), (c)(3), (c)(4), and (c)(5) of this AD, certificated 
in any category, all manufacturer serial numbers.
    (1) Airbus Model A300 B4-601, B4-603, B4-620, and B4-622 
airplanes.
    (2) Airbus Model A300 B4-605R and B4-622R airplanes.
    (3) Airbus Model A300 F4-605R and F4-622R airplanes.
    (4) Airbus Model A300 C4-605R Variant F airplanes.
    (5) Airbus Model A310-203, -204, -221, -222, -304, -322, -324, 
and -325 airplanes.

(d) Subject

    Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 35, Oxygen.

(e) Reason

    This AD was prompted by reports of premature aging of certain 
passenger chemical oxygen generators that resulted in the generators 
failing to activate. We are issuing this AD to prevent failure of 
the passenger chemical oxygen generator to activate and consequently 
not deliver oxygen during an emergency, possibly resulting in injury 
to airplane occupants.

(f) Compliance

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

(g) Part Number Inspection

    Within 30 days after the effective date of this AD, do a one-
time inspection of passenger chemical oxygen generators, part 
numbers (P/N) 117042-02 (15 minutes (min)--2 masks), 117042-03 (15 
min--3 masks), 117042-04 (15 min--4 masks), 117042-22 (22 min--2 
masks), 117042-23 (22 min--3 masks), or 117042-24 (22 min--4 masks), 
to determine the date of manufacture as specified in Airbus Alert 
Operators Transmission (AOT) A35W008-14, dated December 18, 2014. 
Refer to Figure 1 to paragraph (g) of this AD and Figure 2 to 
paragraph (g) of this AD for the location of the date. A review of 
airplane maintenance records is acceptable for the inspection 
required by this paragraph, provided the date of manufacture can be 
conclusively determined by that review.

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(h) Replacement of Passenger Chemical Oxygen Generators Manufactured in 
1999, 2000, and 2001

    If, during any inspection required by paragraph (g) of this AD, 
any passenger chemical oxygen generator having a date of manufacture 
in 1999, 2000, or 2001 is found: At the applicable time specified in 
paragraph (h)(1), (h)(2), or (h)(3) of this AD, remove and replace 
the affected passenger chemical oxygen generator with a serviceable 
unit, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of B/E 
Aerospace Service Bulletin 117042-35-001, dated December 10, 2014 
(for 15 minute passenger chemical oxygen generators); or Airbus AOT 
A35W008-14, dated December 18, 2014 (for 22 minute passenger 
chemical oxygen generators); as applicable.
    (1) For passenger chemical oxygen generators that have a date of 
manufacture in 1999: Remove and replace within 30 days after the 
effective date of this AD.
    (2) For passenger chemical oxygen generators that have a date of 
manufacture in 2000: Remove and replace within 6 months after the 
effective date of this AD.
    (3) For passenger chemical oxygen generators that have a date of 
manufacture in 2001: Remove and replace within 12 months after the 
effective date of this AD.

(i) Replacement of Passenger Chemical Oxygen Generators Manufactured in 
2002 and Later

    If, during any inspection required by paragraph (g) of this AD, 
any passenger chemical oxygen generator having a date specified in 
Table 1 to paragraph (i) of this AD is found: At the applicable time 
specified in Table 1 to paragraph (i) of this AD, remove and replace 
the affected passenger chemical oxygen generator with a serviceable 
unit, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of B/E 
Aerospace Service Bulletin 117042-35-001, dated December 10, 2014 
(for 15 minute passenger chemical oxygen generators); or Airbus AOT 
A35N006-14, dated December 10, 2014, including Appendix 01 (for 22 
minute passenger chemical oxygen generators); as applicable.

    Table 1 to Paragraph (i) of This AD--Replacement Compliance Times
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          Year of  manufacture                   Compliance time
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2002...................................  Within 12 months after the
                                          effective date of this AD.
2003...................................  Within 16 months after the
                                          effective date of this AD.
2004...................................  Within 20 months after the
                                          effective date of this AD.
2005...................................  Within 24 months after the
                                          effective date of this AD.
2006...................................  Within 28 months after the
                                          effective date of this AD.
2007...................................  Within 32 months after the
                                          effective date of this AD.
2008...................................  Within 36 months after the
                                          effective date of this AD.

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2009...................................  Before exceeding 10 years since
                                          date of manufacture of the
                                          passenger chemical oxygen
                                          generator.
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(j) Definition of Serviceable

    For the purpose of this AD, a serviceable unit is a passenger 
chemical oxygen generator having P/N 117042-XX (XX represents any 
numerical value) with a manufacturing date not older than 10 years, 
or any other approved part number, provided that the generator has 
not exceeded the life limit established for that generator by the 
manufacturer.

(k) Reporting

    At the applicable time specified in paragraph (k)(1) or (k)(2) 
of this AD, submit a report of the findings (both positive and 
negative) of the inspection required by paragraph (g) of this AD, in 
accordance with paragraph 7, ``Reporting,'' of Airbus AOT A35W008-
14, dated December 18, 2014. The report must include the information 
specified in Appendix 1 of Airbus AOT A35W008-14, dated December 18, 
2014.
    (1) If the inspection was done on or after the effective date of 
this AD: Submit the report within 30 days after the inspection.
    (2) If the inspection was done before the effective date of this 
AD: Submit the report within 30 days after the effective date of 
this AD.

(l) Parts Installation Limitation

    As of the effective date of this AD, no person may install a 
passenger chemical oxygen generator, unless it is determined, prior 
to installation, that the oxygen generator is a serviceable unit (as 
defined in paragraph (j) of 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: Dan Rodina, 
Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, ANM-116 Transport Airplane 
Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; 
telephone: 425-227-2125; fax: 425-227-1149. Information may be 
emailed to: [email protected]. Before using any 
approved AMOC, notify your appropriate principal inspector, or 
lacking a principal inspector, the manager of the local flight 
standards district office/certificate holding district office. The 
AMOC approval letter must specifically reference this AD.
    (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any requirement in this AD 
to obtain corrective actions from a manufacturer, the action must be 
accomplished using a method approved by the Manager, International 
Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or the 
European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA); or Airbus's EASA Design 
Organization Approval (DOA). If approved by the DOA, the approval 
must include the DOA-authorized signature.
    (3) Reporting Requirements: A federal agency may not conduct or 
sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, nor shall a 
person be subject to a penalty for failure to comply with a 
collection of information subject to the requirements of the 
Paperwork Reduction Act unless that collection of information 
displays a current valid OMB Control Number. The OMB Control Number 
for this information collection is 2120-0056. Public reporting for 
this collection of information is estimated to be approximately 5 
minutes per response, including the time for reviewing instructions, 
completing and reviewing the collection of information. All 
responses to this collection of information are mandatory. Comments 
concerning the accuracy of this burden and suggestions for reducing 
the burden should be directed to the FAA at: 800 Independence Ave. 
SW., Washington, DC 20591, Attn: Information Collection Clearance 
Officer, AES-200.

(n) Related Information

    (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information 
(MCAI) EASA Airworthiness Directive 2015-0118, dated June 24, 2015, 
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-2015-7528.
    (2) For Airbus service information identified in this AD, 
contact Airbus SAS, Airworthiness Office--EAW, 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. For B/E service identified in this 
AD, contact B/E Aerospace Inc., 10800 Pflumm Road, Lenexa, KS 66215; 
telephone: 913-338-9800; fax: 913-469-8419; Internet http://beaerospace.com/home/globalsupport. 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 11, 2015.
Michael Kaszycki,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification 
Service.
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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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street address for the Docket Operations (AOT) A35W008–14, making reference to B/ rate is $85 per work-hour. Required
office (telephone: 800–647–5527) is in E Aerospace Service Information Letter (SIL) parts would cost about $390 per
the ADDRESSES section. Comments will D1019–01 (currently at Revision 1) and B/E product. Based on these figures, we
Aerospace Service Bulletin (SB) 117042–35–
be available in the AD docket shortly estimate the cost of this proposed AD on
001. Consequently, EASA issued AD 2014–
after receipt. 0280 [http://ad.easa.europa.eu/ad/2014- U.S. operators to be $92,960, or $560 per
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dan 0280] to require identification and product.
Rodina, Aerospace Engineer, replacement of the affected oxygen Paperwork Reduction Act
International Branch, ANM–116 generators.
Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, Since EASA AD 2014–0280 was issued, A federal agency may not conduct or
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA and following new investigation results, sponsor, and a person is not required to
98057–3356; telephone: 425–227–2125; EASA [has] decided to introduce a life respond to, nor shall a person be subject
fax: 425–227–1149.
limitation concerning all P/N 117042–XX to penalty for failure to comply with a
chemical oxygen generators, manufactured collection of information subject to the
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: by B/E Aerospace. requirements of the Paperwork
Comments Invited For the reason described above, this Reduction Act unless that collection of
[EASA] AD retains the requirements of EASA
We invite you to send any written information displays a current valid
AD 2014–0280, which is superseded,
relevant data, views, or arguments about expands the scope of the [EASA] AD to OMB control number. The control
this proposed AD. Send your comments include chemical oxygen generators number for the collection of information
to an address listed under the manufactured after 2001, and requires their required by this proposed AD is 2120–
ADDRESSES section. Include ‘‘Docket No. removal from service before exceeding 10 0056. The paperwork cost associated
FAA–2015–7528; Directorate Identifier years since date of manufacture. with this proposed AD has been
2015–NM–004–AD’’ at the beginning of You may examine the MCAI in the detailed in the Costs of Compliance
your comments. We specifically invite AD docket on the Internet at http:// section of this document and includes
comments on the overall regulatory, www.regulations.gov by searching for time for reviewing instructions, as well
economic, environmental, and energy and locating Docket No. FAA–2015– as completing and reviewing the
aspects of this proposed AD. We will 7528. collection of information. Therefore, all
consider all comments received by the reporting associated with this proposed
Related Service Information Under 1 AD is mandatory. Comments concerning
closing date and may amend this CFR Part 51
proposed AD based on those comments. the accuracy of this burden and
We will post all comments we Airbus has issued Alert Operators suggestions for reducing the burden
receive, without change, to http:// Transmission (AOT) A35W008–14, should be directed to the FAA at 800
www.regulations.gov, including any dated December 18, 2014. Independence Ave. SW., Washington,
personal information you provide. We B/E Aerospace has issued Service DC 20591, ATTN: Information
will also post a report summarizing each Bulletin 117042–35–001, dated Collection Clearance Officer, AES–200.
substantive verbal contact we receive December 10, 2014. Authority for This Rulemaking
about this proposed AD. This service information describes
procedures to replace certain passenger Title 49 of the United States Code
Discussion chemical oxygen generators. This specifies the FAA’s authority to issue
The European Aviation Safety Agency service information is reasonably rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I,
(EASA), which is the Technical Agent available because the interested parties section 106, describes the authority of
for the Member States of the European have access to it through their normal the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII:
Union, has issued EASA AD 2015–0118, course of business or by the means Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more
dated June 24, 2015 (referred to after identified in the ADDRESSES section of detail the scope of the Agency’s
this as the Mandatory Continuing this NPRM. authority.
Airworthiness Information, or ‘‘the We are issuing this rulemaking under
FAA’s Determination and Requirements the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII,
MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe condition of This Proposed AD
for all Airbus Model A300 B4–600, B4– Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701:
600R, and F4–600R series airplanes, and This product has been approved by General requirements.’’ Under that
Model A300 C4–605R Variant F the aviation authority of another section, Congress charges the FAA with
airplanes (collectively called Model country, and is approved for operation promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in
A300–600 series airplanes); and Model in the United States. Pursuant to our air commerce by prescribing regulations
A310 series airplanes. The MCAI states: bilateral agreement with the State of for practices, methods, and procedures
Design Authority, we have been notified the Administrator finds necessary for
Reports have been received indicating of the unsafe condition described in the safety in air commerce. This regulation
premature ageing of certain chemical oxygen
MCAI and service information is within the scope of that authority
generators, Part Number (P/N) 117042–XX
(XX representing any numerical value), referenced above. We are proposing this because it addresses an unsafe condition
manufactured by B/E Aerospace. Some AD because we evaluated all pertinent that is likely to exist or develop on
operators reported that when they tried to information and determined an unsafe products identified in this rulemaking
activate generators, some older units failed to condition exists and is likely to exist or action.
activate. Given the number of failed units
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develop on other products of these same Regulatory Findings
reported, all generators manufactured in type designs.
1999, 2000 and 2001 were considered We determined that this proposed AD
unreliable. Costs of Compliance would not have federalism implications
This condition, if not corrected, could lead under Executive Order 13132. This
We estimate that this proposed AD
to failure of the generator to activate and
consequently not deliver oxygen during an affects 166 airplanes of U.S. registry. proposed AD would not have a
emergency, possibly resulting in injury to We also estimate that it would take substantial direct effect on the States, on
aeroplane occupants. about 2 work-hours per product to the relationship between the national
To address this potential unsafe condition, comply with the basic requirements of Government and the States, or on the
Airbus issued Alert Operators Transmission this proposed AD. The average labor distribution of power and

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$Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 246 / Wednesday, December 23, 2015 / Proposed Rules 79747 responsibilities among the various Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. (e) Reason levels of government. This AD was prompted by reports of § 39.13 [Amended] For the reasons discussed above, I premature aging of certain passenger certify this proposed regulation: ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding chemical oxygen generators that resulted in 1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory the following new airworthiness the generators failing to activate. We are action’’ under Executive Order 12866; directive (AD): issuing this AD to prevent failure of the passenger chemical oxygen generator to 2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the Airbus: Docket No. FAA–2015–7528; activate and consequently not deliver oxygen DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures Directorate Identifier 2015–NM–004–AD. during an emergency, possibly resulting in (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); injury to airplane occupants. 3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in (a) Comments Due Date Alaska; and We must receive comments by February 8, (f) Compliance 4. Will not have a significant 2016. Comply with this AD within the economic impact, positive or negative, compliance times specified, unless already (b) Affected ADs on a substantial number of small entities done. None. under the criteria of the Regulatory (g) Part Number Inspection Flexibility Act. (c) Applicability Within 30 days after the effective date of This AD applies to the airplanes identified this AD, do a one-time inspection of List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 in paragraphs (c)(1), (c)(2), (c)(3), (c)(4), and passenger chemical oxygen generators, part Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation (c)(5) of this AD, certificated in any category, numbers (P/N) 117042–02 (15 minutes safety, Incorporation by reference, all manufacturer serial numbers. (min)—2 masks), 117042–03 (15 min—3 Safety. (1) Airbus Model A300 B4–601, B4–603, masks), 117042–04 (15 min—4 masks), B4–620, and B4–622 airplanes. 117042–22 (22 min—2 masks), 117042–23 The Proposed Amendment (2) Airbus Model A300 B4–605R and B4– (22 min—3 masks), or 117042–24 (22 min— Accordingly, under the authority 622R airplanes. 4 masks), to determine the date of (3) Airbus Model A300 F4–605R and F4– manufacture as specified in Airbus Alert delegated to me by the Administrator, 622R airplanes. Operators Transmission (AOT) A35W008–14, the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part (4) Airbus Model A300 C4–605R Variant F dated December 18, 2014. Refer to Figure 1 39 as follows: airplanes. to paragraph (g) of this AD and Figure 2 to (5) Airbus Model A310–203, –204, –221, paragraph (g) of this AD for the location of PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS –222, –304, –322, –324, and –325 airplanes. the date. A review of airplane maintenance DIRECTIVES records is acceptable for the inspection (d) Subject required by this paragraph, provided the date ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 Air Transport Association (ATA) of of manufacture can be conclusively continues to read as follows: America Code 35, Oxygen. determined by that review. asabaliauskas on DSK5VPTVN1PROD with PROPOSALS VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:28 Dec 22, 2015 Jkt 238001 PO 00000 Frm 00029 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 E:\FR\FM\23DEP1.SGM 23DEP1$

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TABLE 1 TO PARAGRAPH (I) OF THIS certificate holding district office. The AMOC DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
AD—REPLACEMENT COMPLIANCE approval letter must specifically reference
this AD. Federal Aviation Administration
TIMES—Continued (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any
requirement in this AD to obtain corrective 14 CFR Part 39
Year of Compliance time actions from a manufacturer, the action must
manufacture [Docket No. FAA–2015–0250; Directorate
be accomplished using a method approved
by the Manager, International Branch, ANM– Identifier 2014–NM–216–AD]
2009 ............... Before exceeding 10 years
since date of manufacture 116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or RIN 2120–AA64
of the passenger chemical the European Aviation Safety Agency
oxygen generator. (EASA); or Airbus’s EASA Design Airworthiness Directives; Airbus
Organization Approval (DOA). If approved by Airplanes
(j) Definition of Serviceable the DOA, the approval must include the
DOA-authorized signature. AGENCY: Federal Aviation
For the purpose of this AD, a serviceable
unit is a passenger chemical oxygen (3) Reporting Requirements: A federal Administration (FAA), DOT.
generator having P/N 117042–XX (XX agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a ACTION: Supplemental notice of
represents any numerical value) with a person is not required to respond to, nor proposed rulemaking (NPRM);
manufacturing date not older than 10 years, shall a person be subject to a penalty for reopening of comment period.
or any other approved part number, provided failure to comply with a collection of
that the generator has not exceeded the life information subject to the requirements of SUMMARY: We are revising an earlier
limit established for that generator by the the Paperwork Reduction Act unless that proposed airworthiness directive (AD)
manufacturer. collection of information displays a current for all Airbus Model A318, A319, A320,
(k) Reporting valid OMB Control Number. The OMB and A321 series airplanes. The NPRM
Control Number for this information proposed to require replacing certain
At the applicable time specified in collection is 2120–0056. Public reporting for
paragraph (k)(1) or (k)(2) of this AD, submit pitot probes on the captain, first officer,
this collection of information is estimated to and standby sides with certain new
a report of the findings (both positive and
be approximately 5 minutes per response, pitot probes. The NPRM was prompted
negative) of the inspection required by
including the time for reviewing instructions, by reports of airspeed indication
paragraph (g) of this AD, in accordance with
completing and reviewing the collection of
paragraph 7, ‘‘Reporting,’’ of Airbus AOT discrepancies while flying at high
A35W008–14, dated December 18, 2014. The information. All responses to this collection
altitudes in inclement weather. This
report must include the information specified of information are mandatory. Comments
concerning the accuracy of this burden and
action revises the NPRM by reducing
in Appendix 1 of Airbus AOT A35W008–14, the proposed compliance time for
dated December 18, 2014. suggestions for reducing the burden should
(1) If the inspection was done on or after be directed to the FAA at: 800 Independence replacing certain pitot probes based on
the effective date of this AD: Submit the Ave. SW., Washington, DC 20591, Attn: a risk assessment due to additional
report within 30 days after the inspection. Information Collection Clearance Officer, reports of airspeed indication
(2) If the inspection was done before the AES–200. discrepancies while flying at high
effective date of this AD: Submit the report altitudes in inclement weather. We are
within 30 days after the effective date of this (n) Related Information proposing this supplemental NPRM
AD. (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing (SNPRM) to prevent airspeed indication
Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA discrepancies during inclement
(l) Parts Installation Limitation
Airworthiness Directive 2015–0118, dated weather, which, depending on the
As of the effective date of this AD, no June 24, 2015, for related information. This
person may install a passenger chemical prevailing altitude, could lead to
MCAI may be found in the AD docket on the unknown accumulation of ice crystals
oxygen generator, unless it is determined, Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by
prior to installation, that the oxygen and consequent reduced controllability
searching for and locating Docket No. FAA–
generator is a serviceable unit (as defined in of the airplane. Since these actions
2015–7528.
paragraph (j) of this AD). impose an additional burden over those
(2) For Airbus service information
(m) Other FAA AD Provisions identified in this AD, contact Airbus SAS,
proposed in the NPRM, we are
Airworthiness Office—EAW, 1 Rond Point reopening the comment period to allow
The following provisions also apply to this
AD: Maurice Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, the public the chance to comment on
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance France; telephone: +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax: these proposed changes.
(AMOCs): The Manager, International +33 5 61 93 44 51; email: account.airworth- DATES: We must receive comments on
Branch, ANM–116, Transport Airplane eas@airbus.com; Internet http:// this SNPRM by January 22, 2016.
Directorate, FAA, has the authority to www.airbus.com. For B/E service identified ADDRESSES: You may send comments,
approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested in this AD, contact B/E Aerospace Inc., 10800 using the procedures found in 14 CFR
using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. Pflumm Road, Lenexa, KS 66215; telephone:
In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your 11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following
913–338–9800; fax: 913–469–8419; Internet
request to your principal inspector or local methods:
http://beaerospace.com/home/globalsupport.
Flight Standards District Office, as • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to
You may view this service information at the
appropriate. If sending information directly FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the
to the International Branch, send it to ATTN: Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For instructions for submitting comments.
Dan Rodina, Aerospace Engineer, • Fax: 202–493–2251.
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information on the availability of this
International Branch, ANM–116 Transport
material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221. • Mail: U.S. Department of
Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Transportation, Docket Operations,
Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356; Issued in Renton, Washington, on
M–30, West Building Ground Floor,
telephone: 425–227–2125; fax: 425–227– December 11, 2015.
1149. Information may be emailed to: 9-
Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey
Michael Kaszycki, Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590.
ANM-116-AMOC-REQUESTS@faa.gov.
Before using any approved AMOC, notify
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane • Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. Transportation, Docket Operations,
your appropriate principal inspector, or
lacking a principal inspector, the manager of [FR Doc. 2015–32084 Filed 12–22–15; 8:45 am] M–30, West Building Ground Floor,
the local flight standards district office/ BILLING CODE 4910–13–P Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey

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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		Dan Rodina, Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, ANM-116 Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; telephone: 425-227-2125; fax: 425-227-1149.
FR Citation		80 FR 79745
RIN Number		2120-AA64
CFR Associated		Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety

80 FR 79745 - Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATIONFederal Aviation Administration

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