80 FR 79750 - 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)
| Page Range | 79750-79754 | |
| FR Document | 2015-30821 |
[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 246 (Wednesday, December 23, 2015)] [Proposed Rules] [Pages 79750-79754] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2015-30821] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2015-0250; Directorate Identifier 2014-NM-216-AD] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Supplemental notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM); reopening of comment period. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: We are revising an earlier proposed airworthiness directive (AD) for all Airbus Model A318, A319, A320, and A321 series airplanes. The NPRM proposed to require replacing certain pitot probes on the captain, first officer, and standby sides with certain new pitot probes. The NPRM was prompted by reports of airspeed indication discrepancies while flying at high altitudes in inclement weather. This action revises the NPRM by reducing the proposed compliance time for replacing certain pitot probes based on a risk assessment due to additional reports of airspeed indication discrepancies while flying at high altitudes in inclement weather. We are proposing this supplemental NPRM (SNPRM) to prevent airspeed indication discrepancies during inclement weather, which, depending on the prevailing altitude, could lead to unknown accumulation of ice crystals and consequent reduced controllability of the airplane. Since these actions impose an additional burden over those proposed in the NPRM, we are reopening the comment period to allow the public the chance to comment on these proposed changes. DATES: We must receive comments on this SNPRM by January 22, 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 [[Page 79751]] 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- 0250; 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 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-2015-0250; Directorate Identifier 2014-NM-216-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 We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR part 39 by adding an AD that would apply to all Airbus Model A318, A319, A320, and A321 series airplanes. The NPRM published in the Federal Register on March 6, 2015 (80 FR 12094) (``the NPRM''). The NPRM was prompted by reports of airspeed indication discrepancies while flying at high altitudes in inclement weather. The NPRM proposed to require replacing certain pitot probes on the captain, first officer, and standby sides with certain new pitot probes. Actions Since Previous NPRM (80 FR 12094, March 6, 2015) Was Issued Since we issued the NPRM (80 FR 12094, March 6, 2015), we have determined it is necessary to reduce the compliance time for replacing certain pitot probes based on a risk assessment due to additional reports of airspeed indication discrepancies while flying at high altitudes in inclement weather. The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical Agent for the Member States of the European Union, issued EASA Airworthiness Directive 2015-0205, dated October 9, 2015 (referred to after this as the Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or ``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition on all Airbus Model A318, A319, A320, and A321 series airplanes. The MCAI states: Occurrences have been reported on A320 family aeroplanes of airspeed indication discrepancies while flying at high altitudes in inclement weather conditions. Investigation results indicated that A320 aeroplanes equipped with Thales Avionics Part Number (P/N) 50620-10 or P/N C16195AA pitot probes appear to have a greater susceptibility to adverse environmental conditions that aeroplanes equipped with certain other pitot probes. Prompted by earlier occurrences, DGAC [Direction G[eacute]n[eacute]rale de l'Aviation Civile] France issued [DGAC] AD 2001[dash]362 [http://ad.easa.europa.eu/blob/easa_ad_2001_362.pdf/AD_2001-362] [which corresponds to paragraph (f) of FAA AD 2004[dash]03[dash]33, Amendment 39[dash]13477 (69 FR 9936, March 3, 2004)] to require replacement of Thales (formerly known as Sextant) P/N 50620[dash]10 pitot probes with Thales P/N C16195AA probes. Since that [DGAC] AD was issued, Thales pitot probe P/N C15195BA was designed, which improved airspeed indication behavior in heavy rain conditions, but did not demonstrate the same level of robustness to withstand high[dash]altitude ice crystals. Based on these findings, EASA have decided to implement replacement of the affected Thales [pitot] probes as a precautionary measure to improve the safety level of the affected aeroplanes. Consequently, EASA issued AD 2014-0237 (later revised) [http://ad.easa.europa.eu/blob/easa_ad_2014_0237.pdf/AD_2014-0237], retaining the requirements of DGAC France AD 2001-362, which was superseded, and cancelling two other DGAC ADs, to require replacement of Thales Avionics pitot probes P/N C16195AA and P/N C16195BA. Since EASA issued AD 2014-0237R1 [http://ad.easa.europa.eu/ad/2014-0237R1] was issued, results of further analyses have determined that the compliance time (48 months) of that AD has to be reduced in relation to the risk assessment. For the reasons described above, this [EASA] AD retains the requirements of EASA AD 2014-0237R1, which is superseded, but reduces the compliance time. 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- 0250. Related Rulemaking On February 4, 2004, we issued AD 2004-03-33, Amendment 39-13477 (69 FR 9936, March 3, 2004), applicable to certain Airbus Model A300 B2 and B4 series airplanes; Model A300 B4-600, A300 B4-600R, and A300 F4- 600R series airplanes; Model A310 series Airplanes; Model A319, A320, and A321 series airplanes; Model A330-301, -321, -322, -341, and -342 airplanes; and Model A340 series airplanes. That AD requires, among other actions, replacement of certain pitot probes with certain new pitot probes. That AD was issued to prevent loss or fluctuation of indicated airspeed, which could result in misleading information being provided to the flightcrew. Accomplishing the replacement specified in paragraph (g) of this SNPRM would terminate the requirements of paragraph (f) of AD 2004-03-33, for that airplane only. Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 Airbus has issued the following service information: Service Bulletin A320-34-1170, Revision 30, dated June 18, 2015. Service Bulletin A320-34-1456, Revision 01, dated May 15, 2012. Service Bulletin A320-34-1463, Revision 01, dated May 15, 2012. The service information describes procedures for replacing certain Thales Avionics pitot probes on the captain, first officer, and standby sides. 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 SNPRM. [[Page 79752]] Comments We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing this SNPRM. We considered the comments received. American Airlines supports the proposed compliance time of 48 months for retrofit. Request To Refer To Revised Service Information United Airlines (UAL) and Virgin America asked that the NPRM be revised to refer to Airbus Service Bulletin A320-34-1170, Revision 29, dated February 16, 2015. (The NPRM (80 FR 12094, March 6, 2015) referred to Airbus Service Bulletin A320-34-1170, Revision 28, dated September 1, 2014, as the appropriate source of service information for replacing the pitot probes.) UAL stated that Airbus Service Bulletin A320-34-1170, Revision 29, dated February 16, 2015, includes UAL effectivity, as well as all A320 family airplanes fitted with Thales Pitot Probes. Virgin America stated that Airbus Service Bulletin A320- 34-1170, Revision 28, dated September 1, 2014, is available only to select operators who previously purchased the change; Airbus Service Bulletin A320-34-1170, Revision 29, dated February 16, 2015, is available to all operators with airplanes having Thales pitot probes installed. American Airlines (AAL) asked that we refer to Airbus Service Bulletin A320-34-1170, Revision 30, which is scheduled for release in the near future. AAL added that the effectivity in Airbus Service Bulletin A320-34-1170, Revision 28, dated September 1, 2014, is incomplete. We agree to refer to Airbus Service Bulletin A320-34-1170, Revision 30, dated June 18, 2015, for the pitot probe replacement. Airbus Service Bulletin A320-34-1170, Revision 30, dated June 18, 2015, was issued to update the operator list and related information in the effectivity, and does not include additional work. We have changed paragraph (g) of this SNPRM to refer to Airbus Service Bulletin A320- 34-1170, Revision 30, dated June 18, 2015. In addition, to give credit for using Airbus Service Bulletin A320-34-1170, Revision 28, dated September 1, 2014, and Airbus Service Bulletin A320-34-1170, Revision 29, dated February 16, 2015, we added new paragraphs (i)(1)(xxv) and (i)(1)(xxvi) to this SNPRM. Request To Reduce the Compliance Time The Airline Pilots Association International (ALPA) asked that the compliance time for replacement of the pitot probes, as specified in paragraph (g) of the proposed AD (80 FR 12094, March 6, 2015), be reduced to 24 months or less. ALPA stated that it recognizes the potential flight safety risk of operating an airplane with reduced controllability characteristics, which justifies reducing the compliance time. We agree with the request to reduce the compliance time for replacement of the pitot probes. As specified under ``Actions Since Previous NPRM was Issued,'' we have reduced the proposed compliance time for replacing certain pitot probes based on a risk assessment due to additional reports of airspeed indication discrepancies while flying at high altitudes in inclement weather. EASA has issued Airworthiness Directive 2015-0205, dated October 9, 2015, to reduce the compliance time for replacement of the pitot probes to 24 months. We have changed the compliance time in paragraph (g) of this SNPRM accordingly. Request for Clarification AAL stated the use of a pitot probe which meets the current icing specification, as specified in the NPRM (80 FR 12094, March 6, 2015), should note that a new icing specification is forthcoming. In addition, the UTAS (formerly Goodrich) pitot probe having part number 0851HL is built to the current specification. AAL noted that the data available today shows that pitot probes on which the new icing requirement is met should be available for retrofit in 2016. We acknowledge the commenter's statement about the NPRM proposing the use of a pitot probe that meets the current icing airworthiness requirements and not the new icing airworthiness requirements of Amendment 25-140 (79 FR 65508, November 4, 2014) to 14 CFR part 25. Since we are currently not aware of any pitot probes certified to the new icing airworthiness requirements, this SNPRM would mandate Goodrich pitot probes having part number 0851HL, which meet the icing airworthiness requirements in effect at the time of establishing the certification basis for Airbus Model A318, A319, A320, and A321 series airplanes. AAL may request approval for an alternative method of compliance for the installation of pitot probes that meet the new certification standards once the pitot probes are available for installation, under the provisions of paragraph (k)(1) of this proposed AD. AAL also asked the following related questions and we have provided a response to each comment: What FAA activities are scheduled with suppliers to meet the expectations of the new icing requirement? FAA activities associated with the new icing requirements are related to new design modifications. At this time we are not mandating installation of pitot probes which meet the new icing certification standards. Does the FAA anticipate issuing a new AD mandating a retrofit/forward fit to the new icing requirement? We do not plan to issue further rulemaking mandating a retrofit/forward fit to the new icing requirement at this time. Would the FAA extend the compliance time if another pitot probe supplier demonstrates compliance to the new icing requirement? We would not extend the compliance time because this SNPRM does not require installing pitot probes that meet the new icing requirement; therefore, the compliance time for the installation is considered adequate to address the unsafe condition. FAA's Determination and Requirements of This SNPRM 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. Certain changes described above expand the scope of the proposed AD (80 FR 12094, March 6, 2015). As a result, we have determined that it is necessary to reopen the comment period to provide additional opportunity for the public to comment on this SNPRM. Explanation of ``RC'' Procedures and Tests in Service Information The FAA worked in conjunction with industry, under the Airworthiness Directive Implementation Aviation Rulemaking Committee (ARC), to enhance the AD system. One enhancement was a new process for annotating which procedures and tests in the service information are required for compliance with an AD. Differentiating these procedures and tests from other tasks in the service information is expected to improve an owner's/operator's understanding of crucial AD requirements and help provide consistent judgment in AD compliance. The procedures and tests [[Page 79753]] identified as RC (required for compliance) in any service information have a direct effect on detecting, preventing, resolving, or eliminating an identified unsafe condition. As specified in a NOTE under the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A320-34-1170, Revision 30, dated June 18, 2015, procedures and tests that are identified as RC in any service information must be done to comply with the proposed AD. However, procedures and tests that are not identified as RC are recommended. Those procedures and tests that are not identified as RC may be deviated from using accepted methods in accordance with the operator's maintenance or inspection program without obtaining approval of an alternative method of compliance (AMOC), provided the procedures and tests identified as RC can be done and the airplane can be put back in an airworthy condition. Any substitutions or changes to procedures or tests identified as RC will require approval of an AMOC. Costs of Compliance We estimate that this proposed AD affects 953 airplanes of U.S. registry. We also estimate that it would take about 4 work-hours per product to comply with the new basic requirements of this proposed AD. The average labor rate is $85 per work-hour. Required parts would cost about $21,930 per product. Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of this proposed AD on U.S. operators to be $21,223,310, or $22,270 per product. Authority for This Rulemaking Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the authority of the FAA Administrator. ``Subtitle VII: Aviation Programs,'' describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's authority. We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in ``Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: General requirements.'' Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this rulemaking action. Regulatory Findings We determined that this proposed AD would not have federalism implications under Executive Order 13132. This proposed AD would not have a substantial direct effect on the States, on the relationship between the national Government and the States, or on the distribution of power and responsibilities among the various levels of government. For the reasons discussed above, I certify this proposed regulation: 1. Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive Order 12866; 2. Is not a ``significant rule'' under the DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); 3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska; and 4. Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by reference, Safety. The Proposed Amendment Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator, the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part 39 as follows: PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES 0 1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows: Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. Sec. 39.13 [Amended] 0 2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness directive (AD): Airbus: Docket No. FAA-2015-0250; Directorate Identifier 2014-NM- 216-AD. (a) Comments Due Date We must receive comments by January 22, 2016. (b) Affected ADs This AD affects AD 2004-03-33, Amendment 39-13477 (69 FR 9936, March 3, 2004). (c) Applicability This AD applies to the airplanes identified 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 34, Navigation. (e) Reason This AD was prompted by reports of airspeed indication discrepancies while flying at high altitudes in inclement weather. We are issuing this AD to prevent airspeed indication discrepancies during inclement weather, which, depending on the prevailing altitude, could lead to unknown accumulation of ice crystals and consequent reduced controllability of the airplane. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Replacement of Certain Pitot Probes on the Captain, First Officer, and Standby Sides Within 24 months after the effective date of this AD: Replace any Thales pitot probe having part number (P/N) C16195AA or P/N C16195BA, with a Goodrich pitot probe having P/N 0851HL, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A320-34-1170, Revision 30, dated June 18, 2015. Accomplishing the replacement in this paragraph terminates the requirements of paragraph (f) of AD 2004-03-33, Amendment 39-13477 (69 FR 9936, March 3, 2004), for that airplane only. (h) Optional Methods of Compliance for Replacement Required by Paragraph (g) of This AD (1) Replacement of the pitot probes in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A320-34-1456, Revision 01, dated May 15, 2012 (pitot probes on the captain and standby sides); and Airbus Service Bulletin A320-34-1463, Revision 01, dated May 15, 2012 (pitot probes on the first officer side); is an acceptable method of compliance with the requirements of paragraph (g) of this AD. (2) Airplanes on which Airbus Modification 25578 was embodied in production, except for post-modification 25578 airplanes on which Airbus Modification 155737 (installation of Thales pitot probes) was also embodied in production, are compliant with the requirements of paragraph (g) of this AD, provided it can be conclusively determined that no Thales pitot probe having P/N C16195AA, P/N C16195BA, or P/N 50620-10 has been installed since the date of issuance of the original certificate of airworthiness or the date of issuance of the original export certificate of airworthiness. Post-modification 25578 airplanes on which Airbus Modification 155737 (installation of Thales pitot probes) was also embodied in production must be in compliance with the requirements of paragraph (g) of this AD. (i) Credit for Previous Actions (1) This paragraph provides credit for the actions required by paragraph (g) of this AD, if those actions were performed before the effective date of this AD using the service [[Page 79754]] information identified in paragraph (i)(1)(i) through (i)(1)(xxvi) of this AD. This service information is not incorporated by reference in this AD. (i) Airbus Service Bulletin A320-34-1170, Revision 04, dated May 24, 2000. (ii) Airbus Service Bulletin A320-34-1170, Revision 05, dated September 11, 2000. (iii) Airbus Service Bulletin A320-34-1170, Revision 06, dated October 18, 2001. (iv) Airbus Service Bulletin A320-34-1170, Revision 07, dated December 4, 2001. (v) Airbus Service Bulletin A320-34-1170, Revision 08, dated January 15, 2003. (vi) Airbus Service Bulletin A320-34-1170, Revision 09, dated February 17, 2003. (vii) Airbus Service Bulletin A320-34-1170, Revision 10, dated November 21, 2003. (viii) Airbus Service Bulletin A320-34-1170, Revision 11, dated August 18, 2004. (ix) Airbus Service Bulletin A320-34-1170, Revision 12, dated December 2, 2004. (x) Airbus Service Bulletin A320-34-1170, Revision 13, dated January 18, 2005. (xi) Airbus Service Bulletin A320-34-1170, Revision 14, dated April 21, 2005. (xii) Airbus Service Bulletin A320-34-1170, Revision 15, dated July 19, 2005. (xiii) Airbus Service Bulletin A320-34-1170, Revision 16, dated November 23, 2006. (xiv) Airbus Service Bulletin A320-34-1170, Revision 17, dated February 14, 2007. (xv) Airbus Service Bulletin A320-34-1170, Revision 18, dated October 9, 2009. (xvi) Airbus Service Bulletin A320-34-1170, Revision 19, dated November 9, 2009. (xvii) Airbus Service Bulletin A320-34-1170, Revision 20, dated December 1, 2010. (xviii) Airbus Service Bulletin A320-34-1170, Revision 21, dated March 24, 2011. (xix) Airbus Service Bulletin A320-34-1170, Revision 22, dated July 19, 2011. (xx) Airbus Service Bulletin A320-34-1170, Revision 23, dated February 3, 2012. (xxi) Airbus Service Bulletin A320-34-1170, Revision 24, dated April 12, 2012. (xxii) Airbus Service Bulletin A320-34-1170, Revision 25, dated September 4, 2012. (xxiii) Airbus Service Bulletin A320-34-1170, Revision 26, dated September 16, 2013. (xxiv) Airbus Service Bulletin A320-34-1170, Revision 27, dated March 18, 2014. (xxv) Airbus Service Bulletin A320-34-1170, Revision 28, dated September 1, 2014. (xxvi) Airbus Service Bulletin A320-34-1170, Revision 29, dated February 16, 2015. (2) This paragraph provides credit for the replacement of pitot probes on the captain and standby sides specified in paragraph (h)(1) of this AD, if the replacement was performed before the effective date of this AD using Airbus Service Bulletin A320-34- 1456, dated December 2, 2009, which is not incorporated by reference in this AD. (3) This paragraph provides credit for the replacement of pitot probes on the first officer side as specified in paragraph (h)(1) of this AD, if those actions were performed before the effective date of this AD using Airbus Service Bulletin A320-34-1463, dated March 9, 2010, which is not incorporated by reference in this AD. (j) Parts Installation Limitations (1) At the applicable time specified in paragraph (j)(1)(i) or (j)(1)(ii) of this AD: No person may install on any airplane a Thales pitot probe having P/N C16195AA or P/N C16195BA. (i) For airplanes with a Thales pitot probe having P/N C16195AA or P/N C16195BA installed: After accomplishing the replacement required by paragraph (g) of this AD. (ii) For airplanes without a Thales pitot probe having P/N C16195AA or P/N C16195BA installed: As of the effective date of this AD. (2) As of the effective date of this AD, no person may install on any airplane a Thales pitot probe having part number P/N 50620- 10. (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. (3) Required for Compliance (RC): If any service information contains procedures or tests that are identified as RC, those procedures and tests must be done to comply with this AD; any procedures or tests that are not identified as RC are recommended. Those procedures and tests that are not identified as RC may be deviated from using accepted methods in accordance with the operator's maintenance or inspection program without obtaining approval of an AMOC, provided the procedures and tests identified as RC can be done and the airplane can be put back in an airworthy condition. Any substitutions or changes to procedures or tests identified as RC require approval of an AMOC. (l) Related Information (1) Refer to EASA Airworthiness Directive 2015-0205, dated October 9, 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-2015-0250. (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 service information at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 425-227-1221. Issued in Renton, Washington, on November 25, 2015. Michael Kaszycki, Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2015-30821 Filed 12-22-15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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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
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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.
asabaliauskas on DSK5VPTVN1PROD with PROPOSALS
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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Avenue SE., Washington, DC, between 9 Discussion Consequently, EASA issued AD 2014–0237
a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through (later revised) [http://ad.easa.europa.eu/
We issued a notice of proposed blob/easa_ad_2014_0237.pdf/AD_2014-
Friday, except Federal holidays. rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR 0237], retaining the requirements of DGAC
For service information identified in part 39 by adding an AD that would France AD 2001–362, which was superseded,
this proposed AD, contact Airbus, apply to all Airbus Model A318, A319, and cancelling two other DGAC ADs, to
Airworthiness Office—EIAS, 1 Rond A320, and A321 series airplanes. The require replacement of Thales Avionics pitot
Point Maurice Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac NPRM published in the Federal probes P/N C16195AA and P/N C16195BA.
Cedex, France; telephone +33 5 61 93 36 Register on March 6, 2015 (80 FR Since EASA issued AD 2014–0237R1
96; fax +33 5 61 93 44 51; email 12094) (‘‘the NPRM’’). The NPRM was [http://ad.easa.europa.eu/ad/2014-0237R1]
was issued, results of further analyses have
account.airworth-eas@airbus.com; prompted by reports of airspeed
determined that the compliance time (48
Internet http://www.airbus.com. You indication discrepancies while flying at months) of that AD has to be reduced in
may view this referenced service high altitudes in inclement weather. relation to the risk assessment.
information at the FAA, Transport The NPRM proposed to require For the reasons described above, this
Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue replacing certain pitot probes on the [EASA] AD retains the requirements of EASA
SW. Renton, WA. For information on captain, first officer, and standby sides AD 2014–0237R1, which is superseded, but
the availability of this material at the with certain new pitot probes. reduces the compliance time.
FAA, call 425–227–1221. You may examine the MCAI in the
Actions Since Previous NPRM (80 FR
Examining the AD Docket 12094, March 6, 2015) Was Issued AD docket on the Internet at http://
Since we issued the NPRM (80 FR www.regulations.gov by searching for
You may examine the AD docket on and locating Docket No. FAA–2015–
12094, March 6, 2015), we have
the Internet at http:// 0250.
determined it is necessary to reduce the
www.regulations.gov by searching for
compliance time for replacing certain Related Rulemaking
and locating Docket No. FAA–2015–
pitot probes based on a risk assessment
0250; or in person at the Docket On February 4, 2004, we issued AD
due to additional reports of airspeed
Management Facility between 9 a.m. 2004–03–33, Amendment 39–13477 (69
indication discrepancies while flying at
and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, FR 9936, March 3, 2004), applicable to
high altitudes in inclement weather.
except Federal holidays. The AD docket certain Airbus Model A300 B2 and B4
The European Aviation Safety Agency
contains this proposed AD, the series airplanes; Model A300 B4–600,
(EASA), which is the Technical Agent
regulatory evaluation, any comments A300 B4–600R, and A300 F4–600R
for the Member States of the European
received, and other information. The series airplanes; Model A310 series
Union, issued EASA Airworthiness
street address for the Docket Office Airplanes; Model A319, A320, and
Directive 2015–0205, dated October 9,
(telephone: 800–647–5527) is in the A321 series airplanes; Model A330–301,
2015 (referred to after this as the
ADDRESSES section. Comments will be –321, –322, –341, and –342 airplanes;
Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness
available in the AD docket shortly after and Model A340 series airplanes. That
Information, or ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct
receipt. AD requires, among other actions,
an unsafe condition on all Airbus Model
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: A318, A319, A320, and A321 series replacement of certain pitot probes with
Sanjay Ralhan, Aerospace Engineer, airplanes. The MCAI states: certain new pitot probes. That AD was
International Branch, ANM–116, issued to prevent loss or fluctuation of
Occurrences have been reported on A320 indicated airspeed, which could result
Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, family aeroplanes of airspeed indication
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA in misleading information being
discrepancies while flying at high altitudes
98057–3356; telephone 425–227–1405; in inclement weather conditions. provided to the flightcrew.
fax 425–227–1149. Investigation results indicated that A320 Accomplishing the replacement
aeroplanes equipped with Thales Avionics specified in paragraph (g) of this
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Part Number (P/N) 50620–10 or P/N SNPRM would terminate the
Comments Invited
C16195AA pitot probes appear to have a requirements of paragraph (f) of AD
greater susceptibility to adverse 2004–03–33, for that airplane only.
We invite you to send any written environmental conditions that aeroplanes
equipped with certain other pitot probes. Related Service Information Under 1
relevant data, views, or arguments about Prompted by earlier occurrences, DGAC CFR Part 51
this proposed AD. Send your comments [Direction Générale de l’Aviation Civile]
to an address listed under the France issued [DGAC] AD 2001-362 [http:// Airbus has issued the following
ADDRESSES section. Include ‘‘Docket No. ad.easa.europa.eu/blob/easa_ad_2001_ service information:
FAA–2015–0250; Directorate Identifier 362.pdf/AD_2001-362] [which corresponds to • Service Bulletin A320–34–1170,
2014–NM–216–AD’’ at the beginning of paragraph (f) of FAA AD 2004-03-33, Revision 30, dated June 18, 2015.
your comments. We specifically invite Amendment 39-13477 (69 FR 9936, March 3, • Service Bulletin A320–34–1456,
comments on the overall regulatory, 2004)] to require replacement of Thales Revision 01, dated May 15, 2012.
(formerly known as Sextant) P/N 50620-10
economic, environmental, and energy
pitot probes with Thales P/N C16195AA • Service Bulletin A320–34–1463,
aspects of this proposed AD. We will probes. Revision 01, dated May 15, 2012.
consider all comments received by the Since that [DGAC] AD was issued, Thales The service information describes
asabaliauskas on DSK5VPTVN1PROD with PROPOSALS
closing date and may amend this pitot probe P/N C15195BA was designed, procedures for replacing certain Thales
proposed AD based on those comments. which improved airspeed indication Avionics pitot probes on the captain,
We will post all comments we behavior in heavy rain conditions, but did first officer, and standby sides. This
not demonstrate the same level of robustness service information is reasonably
receive, without change, to http://
to withstand high-altitude ice crystals. Based
www.regulations.gov, including any on these findings, EASA have decided to
available because the interested parties
personal information you provide. We implement replacement of the affected have access to it through their normal
will also post a report summarizing each Thales [pitot] probes as a precautionary course of business or by the means
substantive verbal contact we receive measure to improve the safety level of the identified in the ADDRESSES section of
about this proposed AD. affected aeroplanes. this SNPRM.
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identified as RC (required for Regulatory Findings (4) Airbus Model A321–111, –112, –131,
compliance) in any service information –211, –212, –213, –231, and –232 airplanes.
We determined that this proposed AD
have a direct effect on detecting, would not have federalism implications (d) Subject
preventing, resolving, or eliminating an under Executive Order 13132. This Air Transport Association (ATA) of
identified unsafe condition. proposed AD would not have a America Code 34, Navigation.
As specified in a NOTE under the substantial direct effect on the States, on (e) Reason
Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus the relationship between the national
This AD was prompted by reports of
Service Bulletin A320–34–1170, Government and the States, or on the airspeed indication discrepancies while
Revision 30, dated June 18, 2015, distribution of power and flying at high altitudes in inclement weather.
procedures and tests that are identified responsibilities among the various We are issuing this AD to prevent airspeed
as RC in any service information must levels of government. indication discrepancies during inclement
be done to comply with the proposed For the reasons discussed above, I weather, which, depending on the prevailing
AD. However, procedures and tests that certify this proposed regulation: altitude, could lead to unknown
are not identified as RC are 1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory accumulation of ice crystals and consequent
recommended. Those procedures and action’’ under Executive Order 12866; reduced controllability of the airplane.
tests that are not identified as RC may 2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the (f) Compliance
be deviated from using accepted DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures Comply with this AD within the
methods in accordance with the (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); compliance times specified, unless already
operator’s maintenance or inspection 3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in done.
program without obtaining approval of Alaska; and
4. Will not have a significant (g) Replacement of Certain Pitot Probes on
an alternative method of compliance the Captain, First Officer, and Standby Sides
(AMOC), provided the procedures and economic impact, positive or negative,
on a substantial number of small entities Within 24 months after the effective date
tests identified as RC can be done and of this AD: Replace any Thales pitot probe
the airplane can be put back in an under the criteria of the Regulatory
having part number (P/N) C16195AA or P/N
airworthy condition. Any substitutions Flexibility Act. C16195BA, with a Goodrich pitot probe
or changes to procedures or tests List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 having P/N 0851HL, in accordance with the
identified as RC will require approval of Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus
an AMOC. Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation Service Bulletin A320–34–1170, Revision 30,
safety, Incorporation by reference, dated June 18, 2015. Accomplishing the
Costs of Compliance Safety. replacement in this paragraph terminates the
requirements of paragraph (f) of AD 2004–
We estimate that this proposed AD The Proposed Amendment 03–33, Amendment 39–13477 (69 FR 9936,
affects 953 airplanes of U.S. registry. Accordingly, under the authority March 3, 2004), for that airplane only.
We also estimate that it would take delegated to me by the Administrator, (h) Optional Methods of Compliance for
about 4 work-hours per product to the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part Replacement Required by Paragraph (g) of
comply with the new basic 39 as follows: This AD
requirements of this proposed AD. The (1) Replacement of the pitot probes in
average labor rate is $85 per work-hour. PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS accordance with the Accomplishment
Required parts would cost about DIRECTIVES Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A320–
$21,930 per product. Based on these 34–1456, Revision 01, dated May 15, 2012
figures, we estimate the cost of this ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 (pitot probes on the captain and standby
proposed AD on U.S. operators to be continues to read as follows: sides); and Airbus Service Bulletin A320–34–
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. 1463, Revision 01, dated May 15, 2012 (pitot
$21,223,310, or $22,270 per product. probes on the first officer side); is an
Authority for This Rulemaking § 39.13 [Amended] acceptable method of compliance with the
requirements of paragraph (g) of this AD.
■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
Title 49 of the United States Code (2) Airplanes on which Airbus
the following new airworthiness Modification 25578 was embodied in
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue
directive (AD): production, except for post-modification
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I,
section 106, describes the authority of Airbus: Docket No. FAA–2015–0250; 25578 airplanes on which Airbus
Directorate Identifier 2014–NM–216–AD. Modification 155737 (installation of Thales
the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII: pitot probes) was also embodied in
Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more (a) Comments Due Date production, are compliant with the
detail the scope of the Agency’s We must receive comments by January 22, requirements of paragraph (g) of this AD,
authority. 2016. provided it can be conclusively determined
We are issuing this rulemaking under that no Thales pitot probe having P/N
(b) Affected ADs C16195AA, P/N C16195BA, or P/N 50620–10
the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII,
This AD affects AD 2004–03–33, has been installed since the date of issuance
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: Amendment 39–13477 (69 FR 9936, March 3, of the original certificate of airworthiness or
General requirements.’’ Under that 2004). the date of issuance of the original export
section, Congress charges the FAA with certificate of airworthiness. Post-modification
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in (c) Applicability 25578 airplanes on which Airbus
asabaliauskas on DSK5VPTVN1PROD with PROPOSALS
air commerce by prescribing regulations This AD applies to the airplanes identified Modification 155737 (installation of Thales
for practices, methods, and procedures in paragraphs (c)(1), (c)(2), (c)(3), and (c)(4) pitot probes) was also embodied in
the Administrator finds necessary for of this AD, certificated in any category, all production must be in compliance with the
safety in air commerce. This regulation manufacturer serial numbers. requirements of paragraph (g) of this AD.
(1) Airbus Model A318–111, –112, –121,
is within the scope of that authority and –122 airplanes. (i) Credit for Previous Actions
because it addresses an unsafe condition (2) Airbus Model A319–111, –112, –113, (1) This paragraph provides credit for the
that is likely to exist or develop on –114, –115, –131, –132, and –133 airplanes. actions required by paragraph (g) of this AD,
products identified in this rulemaking (3) Airbus Model A320–211, –212, –214, if those actions were performed before the
action. –231, –232, and –233 airplanes. effective date of this AD using the service
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information identified in paragraph (i)(1)(i) person may install on any airplane a Thales AD docket on the Internet at http://
through (i)(1)(xxvi) of this AD. This service pitot probe having P/N C16195AA or P/N www.regulations.gov by searching for and
information is not incorporated by reference C16195BA. locating Docket No. FAA–2015–0250.
in this AD. (i) For airplanes with a Thales pitot probe (2) For service information identified in
(i) Airbus Service Bulletin A320–34–1170, having P/N C16195AA or P/N C16195BA this AD, contact Airbus, Airworthiness
Revision 04, dated May 24, 2000. installed: After accomplishing the Office—EIAS, 1 Rond Point Maurice
(ii) Airbus Service Bulletin A320–34–1170, replacement required by paragraph (g) of this Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France;
Revision 05, dated September 11, 2000. AD. telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61
(iii) Airbus Service Bulletin A320–34– (ii) For airplanes without a Thales pitot 93 44 51; email account.airworth-eas@
1170, Revision 06, dated October 18, 2001. probe having P/N C16195AA or P/N airbus.com; Internet http://www.airbus.com.
(iv) Airbus Service Bulletin A320–34– C16195BA installed: As of the effective date You may view this service information at the
1170, Revision 07, dated December 4, 2001. of this AD. FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601
(v) Airbus Service Bulletin A320–34–1170, (2) As of the effective date of this AD, no Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For
Revision 08, dated January 15, 2003. person may install on any airplane a Thales information on the availability of this
(vi) Airbus Service Bulletin A320–34– pitot probe having part number P/N 50620– material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221.
1170, Revision 09, dated February 17, 2003. 10. Issued in Renton, Washington, on
(vii) Airbus Service Bulletin A320–34– November 25, 2015.
1170, Revision 10, dated November 21, 2003. (k) Other FAA AD Provisions
Michael Kaszycki,
(viii) Airbus Service Bulletin A320–34– The following provisions also apply to this
1170, Revision 11, dated August 18, 2004. AD: Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
(ix) Airbus Service Bulletin A320–34– (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
1170, Revision 12, dated December 2, 2004. (AMOCs): The Manager, International [FR Doc. 2015–30821 Filed 12–22–15; 8:45 am]
(x) Airbus Service Bulletin A320–34–1170, Branch, ANM–116, Transport Airplane BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
Revision 13, dated January 18, 2005. Directorate, FAA, has the authority to
(xi) Airbus Service Bulletin A320–34– approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested
1170, Revision 14, dated April 21, 2005. using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
(xii) Airbus Service Bulletin A320–34– In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your
1170, Revision 15, dated July 19, 2005. request to your principal inspector or local Federal Aviation Administration
(xiii) Airbus Service Bulletin A320–34– Flight Standards District Office, as
1170, Revision 16, dated November 23, 2006. appropriate. If sending information directly
(xiv) Airbus Service Bulletin A320–34– to the International Branch, send it to ATTN:
14 CFR Part 39
1170, Revision 17, dated February 14, 2007. Sanjay Ralhan, Aerospace Engineer, [Docket No. FAA–2015–7527; Directorate
(xv) Airbus Service Bulletin A320–34– International Branch, ANM–116, Transport Identifier 2015–NM–094–AD]
1170, Revision 18, dated October 9, 2009. Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind
(xvi) Airbus Service Bulletin A320–34– Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356; RIN 2120–AA64
1170, Revision 19, dated November 9, 2009. telephone 425–227–1405; fax 425–227–1149.
(xvii) Airbus Service Bulletin A320–34– Information may be emailed to: 9-ANM-116- Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing
1170, Revision 20, dated December 1, 2010. AMOC-REQUESTS@faa.gov. Before using Company Airplanes
(xviii) Airbus Service Bulletin A320–34– any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate
AGENCY: Federal Aviation
1170, Revision 21, dated March 24, 2011. principal inspector, or lacking a principal
(xix) Airbus Service Bulletin A320–34– inspector, the manager of the local flight Administration (FAA), DOT.
1170, Revision 22, dated July 19, 2011. standards district office/certificate holding ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
(xx) Airbus Service Bulletin A320–34– district office. The AMOC approval letter (NPRM).
1170, Revision 23, dated February 3, 2012. must specifically reference this AD.
(xxi) Airbus Service Bulletin A320–34– (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new
1170, Revision 24, dated April 12, 2012. requirement in this AD to obtain corrective airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
(xxii) Airbus Service Bulletin A320–34– actions from a manufacturer, the action must The Boeing Company Model 777–200,
1170, Revision 25, dated September 4, 2012. be accomplished using a method approved –200LR, –300, and –300ER series
(xxiii) Airbus Service Bulletin A320–34– by the Manager, International Branch, ANM– airplanes. This proposed AD was
1170, Revision 26, dated September 16, 2013. 116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or prompted by a report indicating that the
(xxiv) Airbus Service Bulletin A320–34– the European Aviation Safety Agency
manufacturer discovered locations
1170, Revision 27, dated March 18, 2014. (EASA); or Airbus’s EASA Design
(xxv) Airbus Service Bulletin A320–34– Organization Approval (DOA). If approved by where the control components and
1170, Revision 28, dated September 1, 2014. the DOA, the approval must include the wiring of the left and right engine fuel
(xxvi) Airbus Service Bulletin A320–34– DOA-authorized signature. spar valves do not have adequate
1170, Revision 29, dated February 16, 2015. (3) Required for Compliance (RC): If any physical separation to meet the
(2) This paragraph provides credit for the service information contains procedures or redundant system separation
replacement of pitot probes on the captain tests that are identified as RC, those requirements. This proposed AD would
and standby sides specified in paragraph procedures and tests must be done to comply require modifying the wiring, and
(h)(1) of this AD, if the replacement was with this AD; any procedures or tests that are installing a new relay bracket and new
performed before the effective date of this AD not identified as RC are recommended. Those
location for the relay on the left and
using Airbus Service Bulletin A320–34–1456, procedures and tests that are not identified
dated December 2, 2009, which is not as RC may be deviated from using accepted right engine fuel spar valves. This
incorporated by reference in this AD. methods in accordance with the operator’s proposed AD would also require an
(3) This paragraph provides credit for the maintenance or inspection program without inspection to identify the part number
replacement of pitot probes on the first obtaining approval of an AMOC, provided of the motor operated valve (MOV)
asabaliauskas on DSK5VPTVN1PROD with PROPOSALS
officer side as specified in paragraph (h)(1) of the procedures and tests identified as RC can actuators for the left and right engine
this AD, if those actions were performed be done and the airplane can be put back in fuel spar valves; replacement of
before the effective date of this AD using an airworthy condition. Any substitutions or specified MOV actuators with new MOV
Airbus Service Bulletin A320–34–1463, changes to procedures or tests identified as actuators; certain bonding resistance
dated March 9, 2010, which is not RC require approval of an AMOC.
measurements; and applicable
incorporated by reference in this AD.
(l) Related Information corrective actions. We are proposing
(j) Parts Installation Limitations (1) Refer to EASA Airworthiness Directive this AD to prevent loss of control of
(1) At the applicable time specified in 2015–0205, dated October 9, 2015, for related both the left and right engine fuel spar
paragraph (j)(1)(i) or (j)(1)(ii) of this AD: No information. This MCAI may be found in the valves during a single event, such as
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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 | Supplemental notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM); reopening of comment period. | |
| Dates | We must receive comments on this SNPRM by January 22, 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 79750 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
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