80 FR 81174 - Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 249 (December 29, 2015)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 249 (December 29, 2015)
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| FR Document | 2015-32078 |
[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 249 (Tuesday, December 29, 2015)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 81174-81178] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2015-32078] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2015-0076; Directorate Identifier 2013-NM-246-AD; Amendment 39-18350; AD 2015-26-02] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of Transportation (DOT). ACTION: Final rule. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Airbus Model A330-200, A330-200 Freighter, and A330-300 series airplanes; and Airbus Model A340-200, A340-300, A340-500, and A340-600 series airplanes. This AD was prompted by a report that, during a production flight test, the ram air turbine (RAT) did not pressurize the green hydraulic system. For certain airplanes, this AD requires identification of the part number, serial number, and standard of the RAT pump, RAT module, RAT actuator, and RAT lower gearbox assembly; replacement of the balance weight screw, modification of the actuator coil spring, modification of the actuator, an inspection of the anti- stall valve for correct installation in the RAT pump housing; and corrective actions if necessary. For certain other airplanes, this AD requires re-identification or replacement of the RAT module. We are issuing this AD to prevent loss of the impeller function and RAT pump pressurization capability, which, if preceded by a total engine flame- out, could result in the loss of control of the airplane. DATES: This AD becomes effective February 2, 2016. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of certain publications listed in this AD as of February 2, 2016. ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov/#!docketDetail;D=FAA-2015-0076; or in person at the Docket Management Facility, U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC. For Airbus service information identified in this final rule, contact Airbus SAS, Airworthiness Office--EAL, 1 Rond Point Maurice Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61 93 45 80; email [email protected]; Internet http://www.airbus.com. For Hamilton Sundstrand service information identified in this AD, contact Hamilton Sundstrand, Technical Publications, Mail Stop 302-9, 4747 Harrison Avenue, P.O. Box 7002, Rockford, IL 61125-7002; telephone 860-654-3575; fax 860-998-4564; email [email protected]; Internet http://www.hamiltonsundstrand.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. It is also available on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2015-0076. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Vladimir Ulyanov, Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; telephone 425-227-1138; fax 425-227-1149. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 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 A330-200, A330-200 Freighter, and A330-300 series airplanes; and Airbus Model A340-200, A340-300, A340-500, and A340-600 series airplanes. The NPRM [[Page 81175]] published in the Federal Register on January 23, 2015 (80 FR 3513). The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical Agent for the Member States of the European Union, has issued EASA Airworthiness Directive 2013-0274, dated November 15, 2013 (referred to after this as the Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or ``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for all Airbus Model A330-200, A330-200 Freighter, and A330-300 series airplanes; and Airbus Model A340-200, A340-300, A340-500, and A340-600 series airplanes. The MCAI states: During a production flight test of an A330-300 aeroplane, the Ram Air Turbine (RAT) did not pressurize the green hydraulic system. Investigation revealed that the impeller drive (hex) shaft had a reduced length of engagement with the pump drive shaft. This caused the impeller drive shaft to disengage from the pump and disconnect the impeller. It was determined that the disconnection was the result of internal hex dimensions on the pump impeller shaft, which had been changed in a manufacturing drawing. From the investigation analysis, it was possible to identify a list of affected parts. This condition, if not detected and corrected, could lead to the loss of impeller function and RAT pump pressurization capability, possibly resulting, in case of total engine flame out, to the loss of control of the aeroplane. To address this unsafe condition, a new design RAT pump shaft has been developed with a decreased hexagonal shaft housing depth, which increases the hexagonal drive shaft engagement in the impeller shaft to carry the impeller torque. Airbus issued Service Bulletin (SB) A330-29-3122, SB A340-29-4093 and SB A340-29-5021 to provide instructions for in-service replacement of the affected RAT hydraulic pumps, or re-identification of the RAT pump and complete RAT module, as applicable. For the reasons described above, this [EASA] AD requires identification and replacement [modification] or re-identification of all affected RAT hydraulic pumps on A330 and A340-200/300 aeroplanes, and replacement [modification] of all affected RAT modules on A340-500/-600 aeroplanes. For affected pumps, the required actions also include concurrent actions, as applicable, including replacement of the balance weight screw, modification of the actuator coil spring, modification of the actuator, an inspection of the anti-stall valve for correct installation in the RAT pump housing and re-installation if necessary. For affected pumps, corrective actions include replacement of the RAT hydraulic pump, and re-identification of the part number of the RAT module. You may examine the MCAI in the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov/#!documentDetail;D=FAA-2015-0076-0003. Comments We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing this AD. The following presents the comments received on the NPRM (80 FR 3513, January 15, 2015) and the FAA's response to each comment. One commenter, Joseph P. Evans, supported the NPRM (80 FR 3513, January 15, 2015). Request To Include Optional Actions in Paragraphs (h) and (j) of the Proposed AD (80 FR 3513, January 15, 2015) Delta Airlines (DAL) requested that paragraph (h) of the Proposed AD (80 FR 3513, January 15, 2015) be revised to include an option for operators to concurrently do the actions described in Airbus Service Bulletin A330-29-3126, dated June 12, 2014, which refers to Hamilton Sundstrand Service Bulletin ERPS06M-29-21, dated May 27, 2014, when doing any corrective actions required by paragraph (h) of the proposed AD. Based upon its requested revision to paragraph (h) of the proposed AD, DAL also requested that paragraph (j) of the proposed AD be revised to include a statement that if an operator did the optional concurrent actions specified in Airbus Service Bulletin A330-29-3126, dated June 12, 2014, the RAT module should be re-identified using the instructions in that service information. We agree with the commenter's request to include an option for the reasons provided by the commenter. The actions described in Airbus Service Bulletin A330-29-3126, dated June 12, 2014, include concurrently doing the actions specified in paragraphs (h) and (j) of this AD. For similar reasons, we have also included options for operators to do the actions in Airbus Service Bulletin A340-29-4097, dated June 12, 2014; and Airbus Service Bulletin A340-29-5025, dated June 16, 2014; as applicable. We have included a new paragraph (k) in this AD to allow operators the option to do the actions in Airbus Service Bulletin A330-29-3126, dated June 12, 2014; and Airbus Service Bulletin A340-29-4097, dated June 12, 2014, and re-designated the subsequent paragraphs accordingly. Paragraph (l) of this AD has been revised to include the option for operators to do the actions described in Airbus Service Bulletin A340- 29-5025, dated June 16, 2014, for the Model A340-541 and A340-642 series airplanes. If operators do the optional actions, the RAT actuators will be modified to the current standards and the RAT modules re-identified with the current part numbers. The service information for the optional actions specified in paragraph (k) of this AD states that the actions in the service information required by paragraphs (g), (h), and (j) of this AD, as applicable, should be done concurrently, as described below.Airbus Service Bulletin A330-29-3126, dated June 12, 2014, specifies that the actions in Airbus Service Bulletin A330-29-3122, dated October 25, 2012, be done concurrently. Airbus Service Bulletin A340-29-4097, dated June 12, 2014, specifies that the actions in Airbus Service Bulletin A340-29-4093, dated October 25, 2012, be done concurrently. The service information for the optional actions specified in paragraph (l) of this AD states that the actions in the service information required by paragraph (l) of this AD should be done concurrently, as described as follows: Airbus Service Bulletin A340-29- 5025, dated June 16, 2014, specifies that the actions in Airbus Service Bulletin A340-29-5021, dated October 2, 2012, be done concurrently. Request To Correct an Error in Referenced Vendor Service Information Delta requested that the reference to Hamilton Sundstrand Service Bulletin ERPS06M-29-19 in paragraph (i) of the proposed AD (80 FR 3513, January 15, 2015) be changed to Hamilton Sundstrand Service Bulletin ERPS06M-29-13. Delta noted that Airbus Service Bulletin A330-29-3122, dated October 25, 2012, references Hamilton Sundstrand Service Bulletin ERPS06M-29-13. We agree that the reference to Hamilton Sundstrand Service Bulletin ERPS06M-29-19 in paragraph (i) of the proposed AD (80 FR 3513, January 15, 2015) was incorrect. We inadvertently referred to Hamilton Sundstrand Service Bulletin ERPS06M-29-19, and we should have referred to Hamilton Sundstrand Service Bulletin ERPS06M-29-13. We have revised paragraph (i) of this AD to provide the correct reference, which is Hamilton Sundstrand Service Bulletin ERPS06M-29-13. In the preamble of Airbus Service Bulletin A330-29-3122, dated October 25, 2012, there are two incorrect references to the Hamilton Sundstrand service information. The references incorrectly specify Hamilton Sundstrand Service Bulletin ``EPRPS06M-29-13.'' The first ``P'' in the citation should have been omitted. The correct reference is ``ERPS06M-29-13.'' As previously stated, we have [[Page 81176]] revised paragraph (i) of this AD to address this issue. Conclusion We reviewed the relevant data, considered the comments received, and determined that air safety and the public interest require adopting this AD with the changes described previously and minor editorial changes. We have determined that these minor changes: Are consistent with the intent that was proposed in the NPRM (80 FR 3513, January 15, 2015) for correcting the unsafe condition; and Do not add any additional burden upon the public than was already proposed in the NPRM (80 FR 3513, January 15, 2015). We also determined that these changes will not increase the economic burden on any operator or increase the scope of this AD. Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 Airbus has issued the following service information. This service information describes procedures for identifying the part number, serial number, and standard of the RAT pump, RAT module, RAT actuator, and RAT lower gearbox assembly; replacing the balance weight screw, modifying the actuator coil spring, modifying the actuator, and doing an inspection of the anti-stall valve for correct installation; and re- identifying the part numbers of the RAT hydraulic pump and RAT module. Airbus Service Bulletin A330-29-3122, dated October 25, 2012. Airbus Service Bulletin A340-29-4093, dated October 25, 2012. Airbus also issued Service Bulletin A330-29-3126, dated June 12, 2104; and Service Bulletin A340-29-4097, dated June 12, 2104, which describe procedures for identifying the part number and serial number of the RAT actuator; modifying the RAT actuators; and re-identifying the part numbers of the RAT module. Airbus has also issued Service Bulletin A340-29-5021, dated October 2, 2012; and Service Bulletin A340-29-5025, dated June 16, 2014, which describe procedures for identifying the part number and serial number of the RAT actuator, modifying the RAT actuators; and re-identifying the part numbers of the RAT module. Hamilton Sundstrand has issued Service Bulletin ERPS06M-29-19, dated August 6, 2012, which identifies the serial numbers of the suspect hydraulic pump. 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. Costs of Compliance We estimate that this AD affects 66 airplanes of U.S. registry. We also estimate that it will take about 14 work-hours per product to comply with the basic requirements of this AD. The average labor rate is $85 per work-hour. Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of this AD on U.S. operators to be $78,540, or $1,190 per product. In addition, we estimate that any necessary follow-on actions will take about 18 work-hours and require parts costing up to $427,301, for a cost of $428,831 per product. We have no way of determining the number of aircraft that might need this action. 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 AD will not have federalism implications under Executive Order 13132. This AD will 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 that this AD: 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. Examining the AD Docket You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov/#!docketDetail;D=FAA-2015-0076; 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 AD, the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and other information. The street address for the Docket Operations office (telephone 800-647- 5527) is in the ADDRESSES section. List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by reference, Safety. Adoption of the Amendment Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator, the FAA amends 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): 2015-26-02 Airbus Amendment 39-18350. Docket No. FAA-2015-0076; Directorate Identifier 2013-NM-246-AD. (a) Effective Date This AD becomes effective February 2, 2016. (b) Affected ADs This AD affects AD 2012-21-19, Amendment 39-17235 (77 FR 65812, October 31, 2012); and AD 2012-21-20, Amendment 39-17236 (77 FR 65799, October 31, 2012). (c) Applicability This AD applies to all Airbus airplanes, certificated in any category, identified in paragraphs (c)(1) and (c)(2) of this AD, all manufacturer serial numbers. (1) Model A330-201, -202, -203, -223, -223F, -243, -243F, -301, -302, -303, -321, -322, -323, -341, -342, and -343 airplanes. (2) Model A340-211, -212, -213, -311, -312, -313, -541, and -642 airplanes. (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 29, Hydraulic Power. [[Page 81177]] (e) Reason This AD was prompted by a report that, during a production flight test, the ram air turbine (RAT) did not pressurize the green hydraulic system. We are issuing this AD to prevent loss of the impeller function and RAT pump pressurization capability, which, if preceded by a total engine flame-out, could result in the loss of control of the airplane. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Identification of RAT Components For Airbus Model A330-201, -202, -203, -223, -223F, -243, -243F, -301, -302, -303, -321, -322, -323, -341, -342, and -343 airplanes; and Model A340-211, -212, -213, -311, -312, and -313 airplanes: Except as provided by paragraph (i) of this AD, within 36 months after the effective date of this AD, identify the part number, serial number, and standard (through the mod-dots) of the RAT pump, RAT module, RAT actuator, and RAT lower gearbox assembly, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of the applicable Airbus service information specified in paragraphs (g)(1) and (g)(2) of this AD. A review of airplane maintenance records is acceptable in lieu of this identification if the part number, serial number, and standard can be conclusively determined from that review. (1) For Airbus Model A330-201, -202, -203, -223, -223F, -243, - 243F, -301, -302, -303, -321, -322, -323, -341, -342, and -343 airplanes: Airbus Service Bulletin A330-29-3122, dated October 25, 2012. (2) For Airbus Model A340-211, -212, -213, -311, -312, and -313 airplanes: Airbus Service Bulletin A340-29-4093, dated October 25, 2012. (h) Corrective and Concurrent Actions If the serial number of the RAT hydraulic pump is included in table 7, ``Suspect Hydraulic Pump Serial Numbers,'' of Hamilton Sundstrand Service Bulletin ERPS06M-29-19, dated August 6, 2012: Within 36 months after the effective date of this AD, do all applicable corrective actions, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of the applicable Airbus service information specified in paragraphs (g)(1) and (g)(2) of this AD. Prior to or concurrently with doing the corrective actions required by this paragraph, do the actions specified in paragraphs (h)(1) through (h)(4) of this AD, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A330-29-3122, dated October 25, 2012 (for Model A330-200, - 200 Freighter, and -300 series airplanes); or Airbus Service Bulletin A340-29-4093, dated October 25, 2012 (for Airbus Model A340-211, -212, -213, -311, -312, and -313 airplanes). (1) Replace the balance weight screw. (2) Modify the actuator coil spring. (3) Modify the actuator. (4) Do a general visual inspection of the anti-stall valve for correct installation in the RAT pump housing, and if any incorrect installation is found, before further flight, correctly install the anti-stall valve. (i) Exception to Service Information Specifications Airbus Service Bulletin A330-29-3122, dated October 25, 2012 (for Model A330-200, -200 Freighter, and -300 series airplanes), refers to Hamilton Sundstrand Service Bulletin ``EPRPS06M-29-13'' as an additional source of guidance for doing certain actions required by paragraph (h) of this AD. The first ``P'' in the citation should have been omitted; the correct reference is to Hamilton Sundstrand Service Bulletin ``ERPS06M-29-13.'' (j) Re-Identification of Part Numbers If the serial number of the RAT hydraulic pump is not included in table 7, ``Suspect Hydraulic Pump Serial Numbers,'' of Hamilton Sundstrand Service Bulletin ERPS06M-29-19, dated August 6, 2012: Within 36 months after the effective date of this AD, re-identify the part numbers of the RAT hydraulic pump and RAT module, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of the applicable Airbus service information specified in paragraphs (g)(1) and (g)(2) of this AD. (k) Service Information for Optional Actions Accomplishment of the actions required by paragraphs (g), (h), and (j) of this AD, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A330-29-3126, dated June 12, 2014; or Airbus Service Bulletin A340-29-4097, dated June 12, 2014, as applicable, constitutes compliance with the requirements of paragraphs (g), (h), and (j) of this AD. (l) RAT Module Replacement (Modification) For Airbus Model A340-541 and -642 airplanes having RAT module part number (P/N) 772722D, 772722E, 772722F, or 772722G: Within 36 months after the effective date of this AD, replace (modify) the RAT module, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A340-29-5021, dated October 2, 2012. As an option, accomplishment of the RAT module replacement (modification), in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A340-29-5025, dated June 16, 2014, constitutes compliance with the requirement of this paragraph. (m) Exception to Paragraphs (g), (h), and (j) of This AD The actions required by paragraphs (g), (h), and (j) of this AD are not required for airplanes on which Airbus Modification 202537 was embodied in production, provided it can be determined that, since the airplane's first flight, no RAT hydraulic pump or RAT module having a part number identified in paragraph (n) of this AD is installed on that airplane. (n) Terminating Action for Certain Requirements of Other ADs (1) For Airbus Model A330-201, -202, -203, -223, -223F, -243, - 243F, -301, -302, -303, -321, -322, -323, -341, -342, and -343 airplanes; and A340-211, -212, -213, -311, -312, and -313 airplanes: Accomplishment of the actions required by paragraphs (g), (h), and (j) of this AD constitutes compliance with the requirements of paragraphs (g)(1) and (g)(2) of AD 2012-21-19, Amendment 39-17235 (77 FR 65812, October 31, 2012); and paragraphs (g)(1) and (g)(2) of AD 2012-21-20, Amendment 39-17236 (77 FR 65799, October 31, 2012). (2) For Airbus Model A340-541 and -642 airplanes: Accomplishment of the actions required by paragraph (l) of this AD constitutes compliance with the requirements of paragraphs (h)(1) and (h)(2) of AD 2012-21-20, Amendment 39-17236 (77 FR 65799, October 31, 2012). (o) Parts Installation Prohibition (1) For Airbus Model A330-201, -202, -203, -223, -223F, -243, - 243F, -301, -302, -303, -321, -322, -323, -341, -342, and -343 airplanes; and A340-211, -212, -213, -311, -312, and -313 airplanes: After modification of the RAT module as required by paragraph (h) of this AD, no person may install any complete RAT module having a part number identified in paragraph (o)(1)(i) of this AD, or any RAT hydraulic pump having the part number identified in paragraph (o)(1)(ii) of this AD, on any airplane. (i) RAT module P/N 766351, 768084, 770379, 770952, 770952A, 770952B, 1702934, 1702934A, or 1702934B. (ii) RAT hydraulic pump P/N 5909522 (Parker P/N 4207902). (2) For Airbus Model A340-541 and -642 airplanes: After modification of the RAT module as required by paragraph (l) of this AD, no person may install any complete RAT module having P/N 772722D, 772722E, 772722F, or 772722G, on any airplane. (p) Other FAA AD Provisions The following provisions also apply to this AD: (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your request to your principal inspector or local Flight Standards District Office, as appropriate. If sending information directly to the International Branch, send it to ATTN: Vladimir Ulyanov, Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; telephone 425-227-1138; fax 425-227-1149. Information may be emailed to: [email protected]. 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 [[Page 81178]] the DOA, the approval must include the DOA-authorized signature. (q) Related Information Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA Airworthiness Directive 2013-0274, dated November 15, 2013, for related information. This MCAI may be found in the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov/#!documentDetail;D=FAA-2015- 0076-0003. (r) Material Incorporated by Reference (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference (IBR) of the service information listed in this paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. (2) You must use this service information as applicable to do the actions required by this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise. (i) Airbus Service Bulletin A330-29-3122, dated October 25, 2012. (ii) Airbus Service Bulletin A330-29-3126, dated June 12, 2014. (iii) Airbus Service Bulletin A340-29-4093, dated October 25, 2012. (iv) Airbus Service Bulletin A340-29-4097, dated June 12, 2014. (v) Airbus Service Bulletin A340-29-5021, dated October 2, 2012. (vi) Airbus Service Bulletin A340-29-5025, dated June 16, 2014. (vii) Hamilton Sundstrand Service Bulletin ERPS06M-29-19, dated August 6, 2012. (3) For Airbus service information identified in this AD, contact Airbus SAS, Airworthiness Office--EAL, 1 Rond Point Maurice Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61 93 45 80; email [email protected]; Internet http://www.airbus.com. (4) For Hamilton Sundstrand service information identified in this AD, contact Hamilton Sundstrand, Technical Publications, Mail Stop 302-9, 4747 Harrison Avenue, P.O. Box 7002, Rockford, IL 61125- 7002; telephone 860-654-3575; fax 860-998-4564; email [email protected]; Internet http://www.hamiltonsundstrand.com. (5) 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. (6) You may view this service information that is incorporated by reference at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). 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paragraphs (p)(5) and (p)(6) of this AD. Federal Aviation Administration 80; email airworthiness.A330A340@
(p) Material Incorporated by Reference airbus.com; Internet http://
14 CFR Part 39 www.airbus.com. For Hamilton
(1) The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference [Docket No. FAA–2015–0076; Directorate Sundstrand service information
(IBR) of the service information listed in this Identifier 2013–NM–246–AD; Amendment identified in this AD, contact Hamilton
paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR 39–18350; AD 2015–26–02] Sundstrand, Technical Publications,
part 51. Mail Stop 302–9, 4747 Harrison
(2) You must use this service information RIN 2120–AA64
Avenue, P.O. Box 7002, Rockford, IL
as applicable to do the actions required by
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus 61125–7002; telephone 860–654–3575;
this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise.
(3) The following service information was Airplanes fax 860–998–4564; email
approved for IBR on February 2, 2016. tech.solutions@hs.utc.com; Internet
(i) Airbus Service Bulletin A300–54–0075, AGENCY: Federal Aviation http://www.hamiltonsundstrand.com.
Revision 03, excluding Appendixes 1, 2, 3, Administration (FAA), Department of You may view this referenced service
and 5; including Appendix 4; dated March Transportation (DOT). information at the FAA, Transport
27, 2013. ACTION: Final rule. Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue
(ii) Airbus Service Bulletin A300–54–0081, SW., Renton, WA. For information on
dated August 11, 1993. SUMMARY: We are adopting a new the availability of this material at the
(iii) Airbus Service Bulletin A300–54– airworthiness directive (AD) for all
6015, Revision 03, excluding Appendixes 1, FAA, call 425–227–1221. It is also
Airbus Model A330–200, A330–200 available on the Internet at http://
2, 3, and 5; including Appendix 4; dated Freighter, and A330–300 series
April 11, 2013. www.regulations.gov by searching for
(iv) Airbus Service Bulletin A300–54–
airplanes; and Airbus Model A340–200, and locating Docket No. FAA–2015–
6021, Revision 02, dated May 21, 2008. A340–300, A340–500, and A340–600 0076.
(v) Airbus Service Bulletin A310–54–2018, series airplanes. This AD was prompted
Revision 03, excluding Appendixes 1, 2, 3, by a report that, during a production FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
and 5; including Appendix 4; dated April 11, flight test, the ram air turbine (RAT) did Vladimir Ulyanov, Aerospace Engineer,
2013. not pressurize the green hydraulic International Branch, ANM–116,
(vi) Airbus Service Bulletin A310–54– system. For certain airplanes, this AD Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA,
2024, dated August 11, 1993. requires identification of the part 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA
(4) The following service information was 98057–3356; telephone 425–227–1138;
approved for IBR on April 15, 2010 ((75 FR
number, serial number, and standard of
the RAT pump, RAT module, RAT fax 425–227–1149.
11428, March 11, 2010); corrected May 4,
2010 (75 FR 23572)). actuator, and RAT lower gearbox SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
(i) Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin assembly; replacement of the balance
A300–54–0075, excluding Appendixes 1, 2, weight screw, modification of the Discussion
and 3, Revision 02, dated June 26, 2008. actuator coil spring, modification of the We issued a notice of proposed
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(ii) Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin actuator, an inspection of the anti-stall rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
A300–54–6015, excluding Appendixes 1, 2, valve for correct installation in the RAT part 39 by adding an AD that would
and 3, Revision 02, dated June 26, 2008.
(iii) Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin
pump housing; and corrective actions if apply to all Airbus Model A330–200,
A310–54–2018, excluding Appendixes 1, 2, necessary. For certain other airplanes, A330–200 Freighter, and A330–300
and 3, Revision 02, dated June 26, 2008. this AD requires re-identification or series airplanes; and Airbus Model
(5) For service information identified in replacement of the RAT module. We are A340–200, A340–300, A340–500, and
this AD, contact Airbus SAS, Airworthiness issuing this AD to prevent loss of the A340–600 series airplanes. The NPRM
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published in the Federal Register on #!documentDetail;D=FAA-2015-0076- the current standards and the RAT
January 23, 2015 (80 FR 3513). 0003. modules re-identified with the current
The European Aviation Safety Agency part numbers. The service information
Comments
(EASA), which is the Technical Agent for the optional actions specified in
for the Member States of the European We gave the public the opportunity to paragraph (k) of this AD states that the
Union, has issued EASA Airworthiness participate in developing this AD. The actions in the service information
Directive 2013–0274, dated November following presents the comments required by paragraphs (g), (h), and (j)
15, 2013 (referred to after this as the received on the NPRM (80 FR 3513, of this AD, as applicable, should be
Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness January 15, 2015) and the FAA’s done concurrently, as described below.
Information, or ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct response to each comment. • Airbus Service Bulletin A330–29–
an unsafe condition for all Airbus One commenter, Joseph P. Evans, 3126, dated June 12, 2014, specifies that
Model A330–200, A330–200 Freighter, supported the NPRM (80 FR 3513, the actions in Airbus Service Bulletin
and A330–300 series airplanes; and January 15, 2015). A330–29–3122, dated October 25, 2012,
Airbus Model A340–200, A340–300, Request To Include Optional Actions in be done concurrently.
A340–500, and A340–600 series Paragraphs (h) and (j) of the Proposed • Airbus Service Bulletin A340–29–
airplanes. The MCAI states: AD (80 FR 3513, January 15, 2015) 4097, dated June 12, 2014, specifies that
During a production flight test of an A330– Delta Airlines (DAL) requested that the actions in Airbus Service Bulletin
300 aeroplane, the Ram Air Turbine (RAT) paragraph (h) of the Proposed AD (80 FR A340–29–4093, dated October 25, 2012,
did not pressurize the green hydraulic be done concurrently.
system. Investigation revealed that the
3513, January 15, 2015) be revised to
include an option for operators to The service information for the
impeller drive (hex) shaft had a reduced optional actions specified in paragraph
length of engagement with the pump drive concurrently do the actions described in
shaft. This caused the impeller drive shaft to Airbus Service Bulletin A330–29–3126, (l) of this AD states that the actions in
disengage from the pump and disconnect the dated June 12, 2014, which refers to the service information required by
impeller. It was determined that the Hamilton Sundstrand Service Bulletin paragraph (l) of this AD should be done
disconnection was the result of internal hex ERPS06M–29–21, dated May 27, 2014, concurrently, as described as follows:
dimensions on the pump impeller shaft, when doing any corrective actions Airbus Service Bulletin A340–29–5025,
which had been changed in a manufacturing dated June 16, 2014, specifies that the
drawing. From the investigation analysis, it
required by paragraph (h) of the
proposed AD. Based upon its requested actions in Airbus Service Bulletin
was possible to identify a list of affected A340–29–5021, dated October 2, 2012,
parts. revision to paragraph (h) of the
This condition, if not detected and proposed AD, DAL also requested that be done concurrently.
corrected, could lead to the loss of impeller paragraph (j) of the proposed AD be Request To Correct an Error in
function and RAT pump pressurization revised to include a statement that if an Referenced Vendor Service Information
capability, possibly resulting, in case of total operator did the optional concurrent
engine flame out, to the loss of control of the actions specified in Airbus Service Delta requested that the reference to
aeroplane. Hamilton Sundstrand Service Bulletin
Bulletin A330–29–3126, dated June 12,
To address this unsafe condition, a new ERPS06M–29–19 in paragraph (i) of the
design RAT pump shaft has been developed 2014, the RAT module should be re-
identified using the instructions in that proposed AD (80 FR 3513, January 15,
with a decreased hexagonal shaft housing
service information. 2015) be changed to Hamilton
depth, which increases the hexagonal drive
shaft engagement in the impeller shaft to We agree with the commenter’s Sundstrand Service Bulletin ERPS06M–
carry the impeller torque. Airbus issued request to include an option for the 29–13. Delta noted that Airbus Service
Service Bulletin (SB) A330–29–3122, SB reasons provided by the commenter. Bulletin A330–29–3122, dated October
A340–29–4093 and SB A340–29–5021 to The actions described in Airbus Service 25, 2012, references Hamilton
provide instructions for in-service Bulletin A330–29–3126, dated June 12, Sundstrand Service Bulletin ERPS06M–
replacement of the affected RAT hydraulic 29–13.
pumps, or re-identification of the RAT pump
2014, include concurrently doing the
actions specified in paragraphs (h) and We agree that the reference to
and complete RAT module, as applicable.
For the reasons described above, this (j) of this AD. For similar reasons, we Hamilton Sundstrand Service Bulletin
[EASA] AD requires identification and have also included options for operators ERPS06M–29–19 in paragraph (i) of the
replacement [modification] or re- to do the actions in Airbus Service proposed AD (80 FR 3513, January 15,
identification of all affected RAT hydraulic Bulletin A340–29–4097, dated June 12, 2015) was incorrect. We inadvertently
pumps on A330 and A340–200/300 2014; and Airbus Service Bulletin referred to Hamilton Sundstrand Service
aeroplanes, and replacement [modification] A340–29–5025, dated June 16, 2014; as Bulletin ERPS06M–29–19, and we
of all affected RAT modules on A340–500/- applicable. should have referred to Hamilton
600 aeroplanes. Sundstrand Service Bulletin ERPS06M–
We have included a new paragraph
For affected pumps, the required actions (k) in this AD to allow operators the 29–13. We have revised paragraph (i) of
also include concurrent actions, as option to do the actions in Airbus this AD to provide the correct reference,
applicable, including replacement of the Service Bulletin A330–29–3126, dated which is Hamilton Sundstrand Service
balance weight screw, modification of June 12, 2014; and Airbus Service Bulletin ERPS06M–29–13.
the actuator coil spring, modification of Bulletin A340–29–4097, dated June 12, In the preamble of Airbus Service
the actuator, an inspection of the anti- 2014, and re-designated the subsequent Bulletin A330–29–3122, dated October
stall valve for correct installation in the paragraphs accordingly. Paragraph (l) of 25, 2012, there are two incorrect
RAT pump housing and re-installation this AD has been revised to include the references to the Hamilton Sundstrand
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if necessary. For affected pumps, option for operators to do the actions service information. The references
corrective actions include replacement described in Airbus Service Bulletin incorrectly specify Hamilton
of the RAT hydraulic pump, and re- A340–29–5025, dated June 16, 2014, for Sundstrand Service Bulletin
identification of the part number of the the Model A340–541 and A340–642 ‘‘EPRPS06M–29–13.’’ The first ‘‘P’’ in
RAT module. You may examine the series airplanes. the citation should have been omitted.
MCAI in the AD docket on the Internet If operators do the optional actions, The correct reference is ‘‘ERPS06M–29–
at http://www.regulations.gov/ the RAT actuators will be modified to 13.’’ As previously stated, we have
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revised paragraph (i) of this AD to have access to it through their normal on a substantial number of small entities
address this issue. course of business or by the means under the criteria of the Regulatory
identified in the ADDRESSES section. Flexibility Act.
Conclusion
We reviewed the relevant data, Costs of Compliance Examining the AD Docket
considered the comments received, and We estimate that this AD affects 66 You may examine the AD docket on
determined that air safety and the airplanes of U.S. registry. the Internet at http://
public interest require adopting this AD We also estimate that it will take www.regulations.gov/
with the changes described previously about 14 work-hours per product to #!docketDetail;D=FAA-2015-0076; or in
and minor editorial changes. We have comply with the basic requirements of person at the Docket Management
determined that these minor changes: this AD. The average labor rate is $85 Facility between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.,
• Are consistent with the intent that per work-hour. Based on these figures, Monday through Friday, except Federal
was proposed in the NPRM (80 FR 3513, we estimate the cost of this AD on U.S. holidays. The AD docket contains this
January 15, 2015) for correcting the operators to be $78,540, or $1,190 per AD, the regulatory evaluation, any
unsafe condition; and product. comments received, and other
• Do not add any additional burden In addition, we estimate that any information. The street address for the
upon the public than was already necessary follow-on actions will take Docket Operations office (telephone
proposed in the NPRM (80 FR 3513, about 18 work-hours and require parts 800–647–5527) is in the ADDRESSES
January 15, 2015). costing up to $427,301, for a cost of section.
We also determined that these $428,831 per product. We have no way
changes will not increase the economic of determining the number of aircraft List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
burden on any operator or increase the that might need this action.
scope of this AD. Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
Authority for This Rulemaking safety, Incorporation by reference,
Related Service Information Under 1 Title 49 of the United States Code Safety.
CFR Part 51 specifies the FAA’s authority to issue Adoption of the Amendment
Airbus has issued the following rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I,
service information. This service section 106, describes the authority of Accordingly, under the authority
information describes procedures for the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII: delegated to me by the Administrator,
identifying the part number, serial Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as
number, and standard of the RAT pump, detail the scope of the Agency’s follows:
RAT module, RAT actuator, and RAT authority.
lower gearbox assembly; replacing the We are issuing this rulemaking under PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
balance weight screw, modifying the the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII, DIRECTIVES
actuator coil spring, modifying the Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701:
actuator, and doing an inspection of the General requirements.’’ Under that ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39
anti-stall valve for correct installation; section, Congress charges the FAA with continues to read as follows:
and re-identifying the part numbers of promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
the RAT hydraulic pump and RAT air commerce by prescribing regulations
module. for practices, methods, and procedures § 39.13 [Amended]
• Airbus Service Bulletin A330–29– the Administrator finds necessary for
3122, dated October 25, 2012. ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
safety in air commerce. This regulation
• Airbus Service Bulletin A340–29– the following new airworthiness
is within the scope of that authority
4093, dated October 25, 2012. directive (AD):
because it addresses an unsafe condition
Airbus also issued Service Bulletin that is likely to exist or develop on 2015–26–02 Airbus Amendment 39–18350.
A330–29–3126, dated June 12, 2104; products identified in this rulemaking Docket No. FAA–2015–0076; Directorate
and Service Bulletin A340–29–4097, Identifier 2013–NM–246–AD.
action.
dated June 12, 2104, which describe (a) Effective Date
procedures for identifying the part Regulatory Findings
This AD becomes effective February 2,
number and serial number of the RAT We determined that this AD will not 2016.
actuator; modifying the RAT actuators; have federalism implications under
and re-identifying the part numbers of Executive Order 13132. This AD will (b) Affected ADs
the RAT module. not have a substantial direct effect on This AD affects AD 2012–21–19,
Airbus has also issued Service the States, on the relationship between Amendment 39–17235 (77 FR 65812, October
Bulletin A340–29–5021, dated October the national government and the States, 31, 2012); and AD 2012–21–20, Amendment
2, 2012; and Service Bulletin A340–29– 39–17236 (77 FR 65799, October 31, 2012).
or on the distribution of power and
5025, dated June 16, 2014, which responsibilities among the various (c) Applicability
describe procedures for identifying the levels of government. This AD applies to all Airbus airplanes,
part number and serial number of the For the reasons discussed above, I certificated in any category, identified in
RAT actuator, modifying the RAT certify that this AD: paragraphs (c)(1) and (c)(2) of this AD, all
actuators; and re-identifying the part 1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory manufacturer serial numbers.
numbers of the RAT module. action’’ under Executive Order 12866; (1) Model A330–201, –202, –203, –223,
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Hamilton Sundstrand has issued 2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the –223F, –243, –243F, –301, –302, –303, –321,
Service Bulletin ERPS06M–29–19, dated DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures –322, –323, –341, –342, and –343 airplanes.
(2) Model A340–211, –212, –213, –311,
August 6, 2012, which identifies the (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); –312, –313, –541, and –642 airplanes.
serial numbers of the suspect hydraulic 3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in
pump. Alaska; and (d) Subject
This service information is reasonably 4. Will not have a significant Air Transport Association (ATA) of
available because the interested parties economic impact, positive or negative, America Code 29, Hydraulic Power.
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the DOA, the approval must include the DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY director concerning procedural
DOA-authorized signature. matters,’’ to allow the Commission to
(q) Related Information Federal Energy Regulatory focus on more complex and
Commission controversial tasks.4 The Commission
Refer to Mandatory Continuing
has delegated certain of its authority in
Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA
18 CFR Part 375 a series of orders beginning in 1978.5
Airworthiness Directive 2013–0274, dated
November 15, 2013, for related information.
3. In 2007, the Commission issued
[RM16–4–000; Order No. 820]
This MCAI may be found in the AD docket Order No. 704, which created FERC
on the Internet at http:// Delegation of Authority for FERC Form Form No. 552. FERC Form No. 552,
www.regulations.gov/#!documentDetail; No. 552 Annual Report of Natural Gas
D=FAA-2015-0076-0003. Transactions, collects transactional
AGENCY: Federal Energy Regulatory information from natural gas market
(r) Material Incorporated by Reference Commission, Energy. participants. FERC Form No. 552 is
(1) The Director of the Federal Register ACTION: Final rule. codified in section 260.401 of the
approved the incorporation by reference Commission’s regulations.6
(IBR) of the service information listed in this SUMMARY: The Federal Energy
paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR Regulatory Commission (Commission) is II. Discussion
part 51. amending its regulations governing 4. Part 375, Subpart C, of the
(2) You must use this service information delegations of authority to the Director Commission’s rules and regulations sets
as applicable to do the actions required by of the Office of Enforcement. The our delegations of authority to the
this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise. amendment will provide clarity and various office directors, such as the
(i) Airbus Service Bulletin A330–29–3122, consistency regarding the authority
dated October 25, 2012.
Director of the Office of Enforcement.
delegated to the Office of Enforcement. Section 375.311 specifically includes
(ii) Airbus Service Bulletin A330–29–3126,
dated June 12, 2014. DATES: This rule will become effective delegations of authority to the Director
(iii) Airbus Service Bulletin A340–29– January 28, 2016. of the Office of Enforcement. Section
4093, dated October 25, 2012. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 375.311(r) includes the authority to
(iv) Airbus Service Bulletin A340–29– Laura Vallance, Office of Enforcement, deny or grant, in whole or in part,
4097, dated June 12, 2014. 888 First Street NE., Washington, DC motions of extensions of time to file, or
(v) Airbus Service Bulletin A340–29–5021, 20426, 202–502–8395, Laura.vallance@ requests for the waiver of the
dated October 2, 2012. ferc.gov. requirements of the Form Nos, 1, 1–F,
(vi) Airbus Service Bulletin A340–29– 2, 2–A and 6, the Form 60, 61, 730 and
5025, dated June 16, 2014. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Electric Quarterly Reports.7 Section
(vii) Hamilton Sundstrand Service Bulletin Order No. 820 375.311 (s) includes the authority to
ERPS06M–29–19, dated August 6, 2012.
Final Rule provide notification if any of the above
(3) For Airbus service information
identified in this AD, contact Airbus SAS,
filings fails to comply with the
Airworthiness Office—EAL, 1 Rond Point
(Issued December 22, 2015) applicable statutory requirements, and
Maurice Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, 1. The Federal Energy Regulatory with all applicable Commission rules,
France; telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 Commission (Commission) is amending regulations, and orders for which a
5 61 93 45 80; email its regulations governing delegations of waiver has not been granted, or, when
airworthiness.A330A340@airbus.com; authority to the Director of the Office of appropriate, notify a party that a
Internet http://www.airbus.com. Enforcement.1 These amendments will submission is acceptable.8
(4) For Hamilton Sundstrand service provide clarity and consistency
information identified in this AD, contact 4 See J.R. Ferguson and Assoc., 20 FERC ¶ 61,132
regarding the authority delegated to the
Hamilton Sundstrand, Technical at p. 61,291 (1982) (footnote omitted).
Publications, Mail Stop 302–9, 4747 Harrison
Office of Enforcement, by expressly 5 Existing delegations of authority were
Avenue, P.O. Box 7002, Rockford, IL 61125– delegating that office authority over promulgated in a series of rulemakings initiated in
7002; telephone 860–654–3575; fax 860–998– FERC Form No. 552.2 1978. See Delegations to Various Office Directors of
Certain Commission Authority, FERC Stats. & Regs.
4564; email tech.solutions@hs.utc.com; I. Background ¶ 30,016 (1978); Chief Accountant, et al.,
Internet http:// Delegation of Authority; Final Regulation, Order
www.hamiltonsundstrand.com. 2. The Commission has broad No. 38, FERC Stats. & Regs. ¶ 30,068 (1979), reh’g
(5) You may view this service information statutory authority to perform acts and denied, 8 FERC ¶61,299 (1979); Delegation of the
at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, make rules that are necessary or Commission’s Authority to the Directors of Office of
Electric Power Regulation, Office of the Chief
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For appropriate to carry out its statutory Accountant, and Office of Pipeline and Producer
information on the availability of this function.3 This includes the delegation Regulation, Order No. 147, FERC Stats. & Regs. ¶
material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221. of its statutory authority to staff 30,259 (1981); Delegation of Authority, Order No.
(6) You may view this service information members on routine matters, ‘‘which in 224, FERC Stats. & Regs. ¶ 30,356 (1982);
that is incorporated by reference at the many cases represent nothing more than Regulations Delegating Authority, Order No. 492,
National Archives and Records FERC Stats. & Regs. ¶ 30,814 (1988); Streamlining
a ministerial judgment by the office Commission Procedures for Review of Staff Action,
Administration (NARA). For information on
Order No. 530, FERC Stats. & Regs. ¶ 30,906 (1990),
the availability of this material at NARA, call 1 18 CFR 375.311 (2015). reh’g denied, Order No. 530–A, FERC Stats. & Regs.
202–741–6030, or go to: http:// 2 Transparency ¶ 30,914 (1991); Delegation of Authority to the
Provisions of Section 23 of the
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr- Secretary, the Director of the Office of Electric
Natural Gas Act, Order No. 704, FERC Stats. & Regs.
locations.html. ¶ 31,260 (2007), order on reh’g, Order No. 704–A, Power Regulation, and the General Counsel, Order
No. 585, FERC Stats. & Regs. ¶ 31,030 (1995);
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Issued in Renton, Washington, on FERC Stats. & Regs. ¶ 31,275, order dismissing reh’g
and clarification, Order No. 704–B, 125 FERC ¶ Delegation of Authority, Order No. 613, FERC Stats.
December 9, 2015. & Regs. ¶ 31,087 (1999); Delegation of Authority,
61,302 (2008), order granting clarification, Order
Michael Kaszycki, No. 704–C, 131 FERC ¶ 61,246 (2010). Order No. 632, FERC Stats. & Regs. ¶ 31,143 (2003);
3 See Regulations Delegating Authority, Order No. Chief Accountant Delegations, Order No. 721, FERC
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
492, FERC Stats. & Regs. ¶ 30,814, at 31,117 & n.2 Stats. & Regs. ¶ 31, 287 (2009).
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. 6 18 CFR 260.401 (2015).
(1988) (citing 16 U.S.C. 825h (Federal Power Act),
[FR Doc. 2015–32078 Filed 12–28–15; 8:45 am] 15 U.S.C. 717o (Natural Gas Act), and 15 U.S.C. 7 18 CFR 375.311(r).
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P 3411 (Natural Gas Policy Act of 1978)). 8 18 CFR 375.311(s).
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| Publisher | Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration | |
| Section | Rules and Regulations | |
| Action | Final rule. | |
| Dates | This AD becomes effective February 2, 2016. | |
| Contact | Vladimir Ulyanov, Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; telephone 425-227-1138; fax 425-227-1149. | |
| FR Citation | 80 FR 81174 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
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