80_FR_8598 80 FR 8566 - Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes

80 FR 8566 - Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 32 (February 18, 2015)

Page Range8566-8568
FR Document2015-02920

We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Airbus Model A300 B4-603, B4-605R, B4-620, B4-622, B4-622R airplanes; all Airbus Model A300 C4-605R Variant F airplanes; and certain Airbus Model A300 F4-605R airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by the manufacturer's review of all repairs accomplished using the structural repair manual. This review was done using revised fatigue and damage tolerance calculations. This proposed AD would require an inspection of the surrounding panels of the left and right forward passenger doors, and corrective actions if necessary. We are proposing this AD to detect and correct previous incomplete or inadequate repairs to the surrounding panels of the left and right forward passenger doors and the fail-safe ring, which could negatively affect the structural integrity of the airplane.

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2015-0242; Directorate Identifier 2014-NM-100-AD]
RIN 2120-AA64


Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).

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SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all 
Airbus Model A300 B4-603, B4-605R, B4-620, B4-622, B4-622R airplanes; 
all Airbus Model A300 C4-605R Variant F airplanes; and certain Airbus 
Model A300 F4-605R airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by the 
manufacturer's review of all repairs accomplished using the structural 
repair manual. This review was done using revised fatigue and damage 
tolerance calculations. This proposed AD would require an inspection of 
the surrounding panels of the left and right forward passenger doors, 
and corrective actions if necessary. We are proposing this AD to detect 
and correct previous incomplete or inadequate repairs to the 
surrounding panels of the left and right forward passenger doors and 
the fail-safe ring, which could negatively affect the structural 
integrity of the airplane.

DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by April 6, 2015.

ADDRESSES: You may send comments, using the procedures found in 14 CFR 
11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following methods:
     Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments.
     Fax: 202-493-2251.
     Mail: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket 
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New 
Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590.
     Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket 
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New 
Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday 
through Friday, except Federal holidays.
    For service information identified in this proposed AD, contact 
Airbus SAS, Airworthiness Office--EAW, 1 Rond Point Maurice Bellonte, 
31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61 
93 44 51; email account.airworth-eas@airbus.com; 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-
0242; or in person at the Docket Management Facility between 9 a.m. and 
5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket 
contains this proposed AD, the regulatory evaluation, any comments 
received, and other information. The street address for the Docket 
Operations office (telephone 800-647-5527) is in the ADDRESSES section. 
Comments will be available in the AD docket shortly after receipt.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dan Rodina, Aerospace Engineer, 
International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; telephone 425-227-2125; 
fax 425-227-1149.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Comments Invited

    We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or 
arguments about this proposed AD. Send your comments to an address 
listed under the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2015-0242; 
Directorate Identifier 2014-NM-100-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.

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Discussion

    The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical 
Agent for the Member States of the European Union, has issued EASA 
Airworthiness Directive 2014-0101, dated May 2, 2014 (referred to after 
this as the Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or ``the 
MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for all Airbus Model A300 B4-
603, B4-605R, B4-620, B4-622, B4-622R airplanes; all Airbus Model A300 
C4-605R Variant F airplanes; and certain Airbus Model A300 F4-605R 
airplanes. The MCAI states:

    In the frame of the Ageing Airplane Safety Rule (AASR), all 
existing Structural Repair Manual (SRM) repairs were reviewed.
    This analysis, which consisted in new Fatigue and Damage 
Tolerance calculations, revealed that some repairs in the area 
surrounding the forward passenger/crew door and the fail safe ring 
are no longer adequate.
    These repairs, if not reworked, could affect the structural 
integrity of the aeroplane.
    To address this potential unsafe condition, Airbus issued 
Service Bulletin (SB) A300-53-6173 (later revised), to provide 
instructions for the inspection of repairs on the left-hand (LH) and 
right-hand (RH) forward door surrounding panels.
    For the reasons described above, and further to the AASR 
implementation, this [EASA] AD requires a one-time inspection of the 
forward door surrounding panels to identify SRM repairs in these 
areas and, depending on findings, accomplishment of applicable 
corrective action(s).

Corrective actions include contacting the manufacturer for rework 
approval or repair instructions.
    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-
0242.

Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51

    Airbus has issued Service Bulletin A300-53-6173, Revision 01, dated 
February 28, 2014. The service information describes procedures for a 
one-time detailed of the area surrounding the forward passenger/crew 
door and the fail safe ring to determine if any repairs have been done, 
and corrective actions. The actions described in this service 
information are intended to correct the unsafe condition identified in 
the MCAI. This service information is reasonably available; see 
ADDRESSES for ways to access this service information.

FAA's Determination and Requirements of This Proposed AD

    This product has been approved by the aviation authority of another 
country, and is approved for operation in the United States. Pursuant 
to our bilateral agreement with the State of Design Authority, we have 
been notified of the unsafe condition described in the MCAI and service 
information referenced above. We are proposing this AD because we 
evaluated all pertinent information and determined an unsafe condition 
exists and is likely to exist or develop on other products of these 
same type designs.

Explanation of ``RC'' Procedures and Tests in Service Information

    The FAA worked in conjunction with industry, under the 
Airworthiness Directives Implementation Aviation Rulemaking Committee 
(AD 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 
actions specified in the service information identified previously 
include procedures and tests that are identified as RC (required for 
compliance) because these procedures have a direct effect on detecting, 
preventing, resolving, or eliminating an identified unsafe condition.
    As specified in a Note under the Accomplishment Instructions of the 
specified service information, procedures and tests identified as RC 
must be done to comply with the proposed AD. However, procedures and 
tests that are not identified as RC are recommended. Those procedures 
and tests that are not identified as RC may be deviated from using 
accepted methods in accordance with the operator's maintenance or 
inspection program without obtaining approval of an alternative method 
of compliance (AMOC), provided the procedures and tests identified as 
RC can be done and the airplane can be put back in a serviceable 
condition. Any substitutions or changes to procedures or tests 
identified as RC will require approval of an AMOC.

Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this proposed AD affects 65 airplanes of U.S. 
registry.
    We also estimate that it would take about 120 work-hours per 
product to comply with the basic requirements of this proposed AD. The 
average labor rate is $85 per work-hour. Based on these figures, we 
estimate the cost of this proposed AD on U.S. operators to be $663,000, 
or $10,200 per product.
    In addition, we estimate that any necessary follow-on actions would 
take up to 730 work-hours and require parts costing up to $72,250, for 
a cost of up to $134,300 per product, depending on configuration. We 
have no way of determining the number of aircraft that might need these 
actions.

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,

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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]

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

Airbus: Docket No. FAA-2015-0242; Directorate Identifier 2014-NM-
100-AD.

(a) Comments Due Date

    We must receive comments by April 6, 2015.

(b) Affected ADs

    None.

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to the Airbus airplanes identified in paragraphs 
(c)(1), (c)(2), and (c)(3) of this AD, certificated in any category.
    (1) Model A300 B4-603, B4-605R, B4-620, B4-622, and B4-622R 
airplanes, all manufacturer serial numbers.
    (2) Model A300 C4-605R Variant F airplanes, all manufacturer 
serial numbers.
    (3) Model A300F4-605R airplanes, all manufacturer serial 
numbers, except those on which Airbus Modification 12699 was 
embodied in production.

(d) Subject

    Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 53, Fuselage.

(e) Reason

    This AD was prompted by the manufacturer's review of all repairs 
accomplished using the structural repair manual. This review was 
done using revised fatigue and damage tolerance calculations. We are 
issuing this AD to detect and correct previous incomplete or 
inadequate repairs to the surrounding panels of the left and right 
forward passenger doors and the fail-safe ring, which could 
negatively affect the structural integrity of the airplane.

(f) Compliance

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

(g) Inspection

    At the time specified in paragraph (g)(1) or (g)(2) of this AD, 
whichever is later: Do a detailed inspection of the surrounding 
panels of the left and right forward passenger doors to determine if 
any repairs have been done, in accordance with the Accomplishment 
Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A300-53-6173, Revision 01, 
dated February 28, 2014.
    (1) Prior to the accumulation of 30,000 total flight cycles or 
67,500 total flight hours, whichever occurs first.
    (2) Within 28 months after the effective date of this AD.

(h) Identification of Repairs

    If any affected repair is found during the inspection required 
by paragraph (g) of this AD: Before further flight, identify the 
reworked area(s), the percentage of the rework, and the limits of 
the rework, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of 
Airbus Service Bulletin A300-53-6173, Revision 01, dated February 
28, 2014.

(i) Corrective Actions

    During the repair identification required by paragraph (h) of 
this AD, if any rework is found that is outside the allowable damage 
limits specified in Airbus Service Bulletin A300-53-6173, Revision 
01, dated February 28, 2014: Before further flight, rework or 
repair, as applicable, using a method approved by the Manager, 
International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; 
the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA); or Airbus's EASA Design 
Organization Approval (DOA).

(j) Exception to Service Information Specifications

    Although Airbus Service Bulletin A300-53-6173, Revision 01, 
dated February 28, 2014, specifies to contact Airbus for repair 
instructions, and specifies that action as ``RC'' (Required for 
Compliance), this AD requires repair before further flight using a 
method approved by the Manager, International Branch, ANM-116, 
Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; EASA; or Airbus's EASA DOA.

(k) Credit for Previous Actions

    This paragraph provides credit for the actions required by 
paragraphs (g) and (h) of this AD, if those actions were performed 
before the effective date of this AD using Airbus Service Bulletin 
A300-53-6173, dated August 1, 2013, which is not incorporated by 
reference in this AD.

(l) Other FAA AD Provisions

    The following provisions also apply to this AD:
    (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager, 
International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 
has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using 
the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 
39.19, send your request to your principal inspector or local Flight 
Standards District Office, as appropriate. If sending information 
directly to the International Branch, send it to ATTN: Dan Rodina, 
Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport 
Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-
3356; telephone 425-227-2125; fax 425-227-1149. Information may be 
emailed to: 9-ANM-116-AMOC-REQUESTS@faa.gov. 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) Required for Compliance (RC): Except as required by 
paragraph (j) of this AD, if the 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 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 AMOC, provided 
the procedures and tests identified as RC can be done and the 
airplane can be put back in a serviceable condition. Any 
substitutions or changes to procedures or tests identified as RC 
require approval of an AMOC.
    (3) 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; the EASA; or 
Airbus's EASA DOA. If approved by the DOA, the approval must include 
the DOA-authorized signature.

(m) Related Information

    (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information 
(MCAI) EASA Airworthiness Directive 2014-0101, dated May 2, 2014, 
for related information. This MCAI may be found in the AD docket on 
the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and 
locating Docket No. FAA-2015-0242.
    (2) For service information identified in this AD, contact 
Airbus SAS, Airworthiness Office--EAW, 1 Rond Point Maurice 
Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96; 
fax +33 5 61 93 44 51; email account.airworth-eas@airbus.com; 
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 February 2, 2015.
Dionne Palermo,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification 
Service.
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8566 Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 32 / Wednesday, February 18, 2015 / Proposed Rules applicable corrective actions, using a method Renton, WA. For information on the 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room approved by the Manager, New York ACO, availability of this material at the FAA, call W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., ANE–170, FAA. 425–227–1221. Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 Note 1 to paragraph (g) of this AD: Issued in Renton, Washington, on February p.m., Monday through Friday, except Guidance on operational tests of the aileron 2, 2015. disconnect system can be found in the BD– Federal holidays. 100–1A10 Time Limits/Maintenance Checks Dionne Palermo, For service information identified in (TLMC) Manual. Acting Manager, Transport Airplane this proposed AD, contact Airbus SAS, Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. Airworthiness Office—EAW, 1 Rond (h) Modification of the SECU [FR Doc. 2015–02695 Filed 2–17–15; 8:45 am] Point Maurice Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Within 1,600 flight hours or 48 months BILLING CODE 4910–13–P Cedex, France; telephone +33 5 61 93 36 after the effective date of this AD, whichever 96; fax +33 5 61 93 44 51; email occurs first: Modify and re-identify the SECU, in accordance with the account.airworth-eas@airbus.com; Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Internet http://www.airbus.com. You Service Bulletin 100–27–16, dated October may view this referenced service 31, 2013. Doing the actions required by this Federal Aviation Administration information at the FAA, Transport paragraph terminates the actions required by Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue paragraph (g) of this AD. 14 CFR Part 39 SW., Renton, WA. For information on (i) Parts Installation Prohibition [Docket No. FAA–2015–0242; Directorate the availability of this material at the As of the effective date of this AD, no Identifier 2014–NM–100–AD] FAA, call 425–227–1221. person may install an SECU, P/N C47330– RIN 2120–AA64 Examining the AD Docket 006, C47330–007, or C47330–008, on any airplane. Airworthiness Directives; Airbus You may examine the AD docket on Airplanes the Internet at http:// (j) Other FAA AD Provisions www.regulations.gov by searching for The following provisions also apply to this AGENCY: Federal Aviation and locating Docket No. FAA–2015– AD: Administration (FAA), DOT. 0242; or in person at the Docket (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (AMOCs): The Manager, New York Aircraft Management Facility between 9 a.m. Certification Office (ACO), ANE–170, FAA, (NPRM). and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this except Federal holidays. The AD docket SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new AD, if requested using the procedures found contains this proposed AD, the airworthiness directive (AD) for all in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR regulatory evaluation, any comments 39.19, send your request to your principal Airbus Model A300 B4–603, B4–605R, received, and other information. The inspector or local Flight Standards District B4–620, B4–622, B4–622R airplanes; all street address for the Docket Operations Office, as appropriate. If sending information Airbus Model A300 C4–605R Variant F office (telephone 800–647–5527) is in directly to the ACO, send it to ATTN: airplanes; and certain Airbus Model Program Manager, Continuing Operational A300 F4–605R airplanes. This proposed the ADDRESSES section. Comments will Safety, FAA, New York ACO, 1600 Stewart AD was prompted by the manufacturer’s be available in the AD docket shortly Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; review of all repairs accomplished using after receipt. telephone 516–228–7300; fax 516–794–5531. the structural repair manual. This FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dan Before using any approved AMOC, notify Rodina, Aerospace Engineer, review was done using revised fatigue your appropriate principal inspector, or International Branch, ANM–116, lacking a principal inspector, the manager of and damage tolerance calculations. This proposed AD would require an Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, the local flight standards district office/ certificate holding district office. The AMOC inspection of the surrounding panels of 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA approval letter must specifically reference the left and right forward passenger 98057–3356; telephone 425–227–2125; this AD. doors, and corrective actions if fax 425–227–1149. (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any necessary. We are proposing this AD to SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: requirement in this AD to obtain corrective detect and correct previous incomplete actions from a manufacturer, the action must Comments Invited or inadequate repairs to the surrounding be accomplished using a method approved panels of the left and right forward We invite you to send any written by the Manager, New York ACO, ANE–170, FAA; or TCCA; or Bombardier, Inc.’s TCCA passenger doors and the fail-safe ring, relevant data, views, or arguments about DAO. If approved by the DAO, the approval which could negatively affect the this proposed AD. Send your comments must include the DAO-authorized signature. structural integrity of the airplane. to an address listed under the DATES: We must receive comments on ADDRESSES section. Include ‘‘Docket No. (k) Related Information this proposed AD by April 6, 2015. FAA–2015–0242; Directorate Identifier (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing 2014–NM–100–AD’’ at the beginning of Airworthiness Information (MCAI) Canadian ADDRESSES: You may send comments, using the procedures found in 14 CFR your comments. We specifically invite Airworthiness Directive CF–2014–24, dated August 5, 2014, for related information. This 11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following comments on the overall regulatory, MCAI may be found in the AD docket on the methods: economic, environmental, and energy Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to aspects of this proposed AD. We will searching for and locating Docket No. FAA– http://www.regulations.gov. 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Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 32 / Wednesday, February 18, 2015 / Proposed Rules 8567 Discussion country, and is approved for operation this proposed AD on U.S. operators to The European Aviation Safety Agency in the United States. Pursuant to our be $663,000, or $10,200 per product. (EASA), which is the Technical Agent bilateral agreement with the State of In addition, we estimate that any for the Member States of the European Design Authority, we have been notified necessary follow-on actions would take Union, has issued EASA Airworthiness of the unsafe condition described in the up to 730 work-hours and require parts Directive 2014–0101, dated May 2, 2014 MCAI and service information costing up to $72,250, for a cost of up referenced above. We are proposing this to $134,300 per product, depending on (referred to after this as the Mandatory AD because we evaluated all pertinent configuration. We have no way of Continuing Airworthiness Information, information and determined an unsafe determining the number of aircraft that or ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe condition exists and is likely to exist or might need these actions. condition for all Airbus Model A300 B4–603, B4–605R, B4–620, B4–622, B4– develop on other products of these same Authority for This Rulemaking 622R airplanes; all Airbus Model A300 type designs. Title 49 of the United States Code C4–605R Variant F airplanes; and Explanation of ‘‘RC’’ Procedures and specifies the FAA’s authority to issue certain Airbus Model A300 F4–605R Tests in Service Information rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, airplanes. The MCAI states: The FAA worked in conjunction with section 106, describes the authority of In the frame of the Ageing Airplane Safety industry, under the Airworthiness the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII: Rule (AASR), all existing Structural Repair Directives Implementation Aviation Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more Manual (SRM) repairs were reviewed. Rulemaking Committee (AD ARC), to detail the scope of the Agency’s This analysis, which consisted in new enhance the AD system. One authority. Fatigue and Damage Tolerance calculations, We are issuing this rulemaking under enhancement was a new process for revealed that some repairs in the area the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII, surrounding the forward passenger/crew annotating which procedures and tests in the service information are required Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: door and the fail safe ring are no longer adequate. for compliance with an AD. General requirements.’’ Under that These repairs, if not reworked, could affect Differentiating these procedures and section, Congress charges the FAA with the structural integrity of the aeroplane. tests from other tasks in the service promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in To address this potential unsafe condition, information is expected to improve an air commerce by prescribing regulations Airbus issued Service Bulletin (SB) A300– owner’s/operator’s understanding of for practices, methods, and procedures 53–6173 (later revised), to provide crucial AD requirements and help the Administrator finds necessary for instructions for the inspection of repairs on provide consistent judgment in AD safety in air commerce. This regulation the left-hand (LH) and right-hand (RH) is within the scope of that authority compliance. The actions specified in the forward door surrounding panels. because it addresses an unsafe condition For the reasons described above, and service information identified previously include procedures and tests that is likely to exist or develop on further to the AASR implementation, this [EASA] AD requires a one-time inspection of that are identified as RC (required for products identified in this rulemaking the forward door surrounding panels to compliance) because these procedures action. identify SRM repairs in these areas and, have a direct effect on detecting, Regulatory Findings depending on findings, accomplishment of preventing, resolving, or eliminating an applicable corrective action(s). identified unsafe condition. We determined that this proposed AD As specified in a Note under the would not have federalism implications Corrective actions include contacting Accomplishment Instructions of the under Executive Order 13132. This the manufacturer for rework approval or specified service information, proposed AD would not have a repair instructions. procedures and tests identified as RC substantial direct effect on the States, on You may examine the MCAI in the must be done to comply with the the relationship between the national AD docket on the Internet at http:// proposed AD. However, procedures and Government and the States, or on the www.regulations.gov by searching for tests that are not identified as RC are distribution of power and and locating Docket No. FAA–2015– recommended. Those procedures and responsibilities among the various 0242. tests that are not identified as RC may levels of government. Related Service Information Under 1 For the reasons discussed above, I be deviated from using accepted CFR Part 51 certify this proposed regulation: methods in accordance with the 1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory Airbus has issued Service Bulletin operator’s maintenance or inspection action’’ under Executive Order 12866; A300–53–6173, Revision 01, dated program without obtaining approval of 2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the February 28, 2014. The service an alternative method of compliance DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures information describes procedures for a (AMOC), provided the procedures and (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); one-time detailed of the area tests identified as RC can be done and 3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in surrounding the forward passenger/crew the airplane can be put back in a Alaska; and door and the fail safe ring to determine serviceable condition. Any substitutions 4. Will not have a significant if any repairs have been done, and or changes to procedures or tests economic impact, positive or negative, corrective actions. The actions identified as RC will require approval of on a substantial number of small entities described in this service information are an AMOC. under the criteria of the Regulatory intended to correct the unsafe condition Flexibility Act. Costs of Compliance mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with PROPOSALS identified in the MCAI. This service information is reasonably available; see We estimate that this proposed AD List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 ADDRESSES for ways to access this affects 65 airplanes of U.S. registry. Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation service information. We also estimate that it would take safety, Incorporation by reference, about 120 work-hours per product to Safety. FAA’s Determination and Requirements comply with the basic requirements of of This Proposed AD this proposed AD. The average labor The Proposed Amendment This product has been approved by rate is $85 per work-hour. 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8568 Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 32 / Wednesday, February 18, 2015 / Proposed Rules the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part (h) Identification of Repairs service information contains procedures or 39 as follows: If any affected repair is found during the tests that are identified as RC, those inspection required by paragraph (g) of this procedures and tests must be done to comply PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS AD: Before further flight, identify the with this AD; any procedures and tests that DIRECTIVES reworked area(s), the percentage of the are not identified as RC are recommended. rework, and the limits of the rework, in Those procedures and tests that are not ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 accordance with the Accomplishment identified as RC may be deviated from using continues to read as follows: Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A300– accepted methods in accordance with the 53–6173, Revision 01, dated February 28, operator’s maintenance or inspection Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. 2014. program without obtaining approval of an AMOC, provided the procedures and tests § 39.13 [Amended] (i) Corrective Actions identified as RC can be done and the airplane ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding During the repair identification required by can be put back in a serviceable condition. the following new airworthiness paragraph (h) of this AD, if any rework is Any substitutions or changes to procedures directive (AD): found that is outside the allowable damage or tests identified as RC require approval of limits specified in Airbus Service Bulletin an AMOC. Airbus: Docket No. FAA–2015–0242; A300–53–6173, Revision 01, dated February (3) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any Directorate Identifier 2014–NM–100–AD. 28, 2014: Before further flight, rework or requirement in this AD to obtain corrective (a) Comments Due Date repair, as applicable, using a method actions from a manufacturer, the action must approved by the Manager, International be accomplished using a method approved We must receive comments by April 6, Branch, ANM–116, Transport Airplane by the Manager, International Branch, ANM– 2015. Directorate, FAA; the European Aviation 116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; (b) Affected ADs Safety Agency (EASA); or Airbus’s EASA the EASA; or Airbus’s EASA DOA. If Design Organization Approval (DOA). approved by the DOA, the approval must None. include the DOA-authorized signature. (j) Exception to Service Information (c) Applicability (m) Related Information Specifications This AD applies to the Airbus airplanes (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Although Airbus Service Bulletin A300– identified in paragraphs (c)(1), (c)(2), and Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA 53–6173, Revision 01, dated February 28, (c)(3) of this AD, certificated in any category. Airworthiness Directive 2014–0101, dated 2014, specifies to contact Airbus for repair (1) Model A300 B4–603, B4–605R, B4–620, May 2, 2014, for related information. This B4–622, and B4–622R airplanes, all instructions, and specifies that action as ‘‘RC’’ (Required for Compliance), this AD MCAI may be found in the AD docket on the manufacturer serial numbers. requires repair before further flight using a Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by (2) Model A300 C4–605R Variant F method approved by the Manager, searching for and locating Docket No. FAA– airplanes, all manufacturer serial numbers. International Branch, ANM–116, Transport 2015–0242. (3) Model A300F4–605R airplanes, all Airplane Directorate, FAA; EASA; or (2) For service information identified in manufacturer serial numbers, except those on Airbus’s EASA DOA. this AD, contact Airbus SAS, Airworthiness which Airbus Modification 12699 was Office—EAW, 1 Rond Point Maurice embodied in production. (k) Credit for Previous Actions Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; (d) Subject This paragraph provides credit for the telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61 Air Transport Association (ATA) of actions required by paragraphs (g) and (h) of 93 44 51; email account.airworth-eas@ America Code 53, Fuselage. this AD, if those actions were performed airbus.com; Internet http://www.airbus.com. before the effective date of this AD using You may view this service information at the (e) Reason Airbus Service Bulletin A300–53–6173, FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 This AD was prompted by the dated August 1, 2013, which is not Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For manufacturer’s review of all repairs incorporated by reference in this AD. information on the availability of this accomplished using the structural repair material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221. (l) Other FAA AD Provisions manual. This review was done using revised Issued in Renton, Washington, on February fatigue and damage tolerance calculations. The following provisions also apply to this AD: 2, 2015. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance Dionne Palermo, previous incomplete or inadequate repairs to the surrounding panels of the left and right (AMOCs): The Manager, International Acting Manager, Transport Airplane forward passenger doors and the fail-safe Branch, ANM–116, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. ring, which could negatively affect the Directorate, FAA, has the authority to [FR Doc. 2015–02920 Filed 2–17–15; 8:45 am] structural integrity of the airplane. approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested BILLING CODE 4910–13–P using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. (f) Compliance In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your Comply with this AD within the request to your principal inspector or local Flight Standards District Office, as DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION compliance times specified, unless already done. appropriate. If sending information directly to the International Branch, send it to ATTN: Federal Aviation Administration (g) Inspection Dan Rodina, Aerospace Engineer, At the time specified in paragraph (g)(1) or International Branch, ANM–116, Transport 14 CFR Part 39 (g)(2) of this AD, whichever is later: Do a Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind [Docket No. FAA–2015–0245; Directorate detailed inspection of the surrounding panels Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356; Identifier 2014–NM–135–AD] of the left and right forward passenger doors telephone 425–227–2125; fax 425–227–1149. to determine if any repairs have been done, Information may be emailed to: 9–ANM–116– RIN 2120–AA64 mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with PROPOSALS in accordance with the Accomplishment AMOC–REQUESTS@faa.gov. Before using Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A300– any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing 53–6173, Revision 01, dated February 28, principal inspector, or lacking a principal Company Airplanes 2014. inspector, the manager of the local flight (1) Prior to the accumulation of 30,000 standards district office/certificate holding AGENCY: Federal Aviation total flight cycles or 67,500 total flight hours, district office. The AMOC approval letter Administration (FAA), DOT. whichever occurs first. must specifically reference this AD. ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (2) Within 28 months after the effective (2) Required for Compliance (RC): Except (NPRM). date of this AD. as required by paragraph (j) of this AD, if the VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:51 Feb 17, 2015 Jkt 235001 PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 E:\FR\FM\18FEP1.SGM 18FEP1


Document Created: 2018-02-16 11:10:32
Document Modified: 2018-02-16 11:10:32
CategoryRegulatory Information
CollectionFederal Register
sudoc ClassAE 2.7:
GS 4.107:
AE 2.106:
PublisherOffice of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
SectionProposed Rules
ActionNotice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
DatesWe must receive comments on this proposed AD by April 6, 2015.
ContactDan Rodina, Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; telephone 425-227-2125; fax 425-227-1149.
FR Citation80 FR 8566 
RIN Number2120-AA64
CFR AssociatedAir Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety
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