81 FR 10537 - Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 40 (March 1, 2016)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 40 (March 1, 2016)
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| FR Document | 2016-04292 |
[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 40 (Tuesday, March 1, 2016)] [Proposed Rules] [Pages 10537-10540] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2016-04292] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2016-3986; Directorate Identifier 2015-NM-147-AD] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain The Boeing Company Model 747-400, 747-400D, and 747-400F series airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by a determination that a certain fastener type in the fuel tank walls has insufficient bond to the structure, and an electrical wiring short could cause arcing to occur at the ends of fasteners in the fuel tanks. This proposed AD would require the installation of new clamps and polytetrafluoroethylene (TFE) sleeves on the wire bundles of the front spars and rear spars of the wings. This proposed AD would also require inspecting the existing TFE sleeves under the wire bundle clamps for correct installation, and replacement if necessary. We are proposing this AD to prevent potential ignition sources in the fuel tank in the event of a lightning strike or high-powered short circuit, and consequent fire or explosion. [[Page 10538]] DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by April 15, 2016. ADDRESSES: You may send comments, using the procedures found in 14 CFR 11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following methods:Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments. Fax: 202-493-2251. Mail: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590. Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail address above between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. For service information identified in this NPRM, contact Boeing Commercial Airplanes, Attention: Data & Services Management, P.O. Box 3707, MC 2H-65, Seattle, WA 98124-2207; telephone 206-544-5000, extension 1; fax 206-766-5680; Internet https://www.myboeingfleet.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-2016-3986. 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-2016- 3986; or in person at the Docket Management Facility between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket contains this proposed AD, the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and other information. The street address for the Docket Office (phone: 800-647-5527) is in the ADDRESSES section. Comments will be available in the AD docket shortly after receipt. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tung Tran, Aerospace Engineer, Propulsion Branch, ANM-140S, FAA, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; phone: 425-917- 6505; fax: 425-917-6590; email: [email protected]. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Comments Invited We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or arguments about this proposal. Send your comments to an address listed under the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2016-3986; Directorate Identifier 2015-NM-147-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 because of those comments. We will post all comments we receive, without change, to http://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information you provide. We will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal contact we receive about this proposed AD. Discussion The manufacturer has determined that a certain fastener type in the fuel tank walls has insufficient bond to the structure, and an electrical wiring short could cause arcing to occur at the ends of fasteners in the fuel tanks. Potential ignition sources in the fuel tank in the event of a lightning strike or high-powered short circuit, if not corrected, could result in a fire or explosion. Related Rulemaking On September 17, 2007, we issued AD 2007-20-01, Amendment 39-15211 (72 FR 54533, September 26, 2007), applicable to certain The Boeing Company Model 747-100B SUD, 747-200B, 747-200C, 747-200F, 747-300, 747- 400, 747-400D, 747-400F, and 747SP series airplanes. That AD requires reconfiguring the clamps of certain wire bundles and applying insulating sealant to certain fasteners inside the fuel tanks using Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 747-57-2327, Revision 1, dated July 10, 2006, on airplane line numbers 696 through 1363. Airplane line numbers 1364 through 1419 were changed during production. The actions required by AD 2007-20-01 are intended to prevent arcing inside the fuel tanks in the event of a lightning strike or high- powered short circuit, which could result in a fuel tank explosion or fire. Since we issued AD 2007-20-01, Amendment 39-15211 (72 FR 54533, September 26, 2007), the FAA has determined that for certain The Boeing Company Model 747-400, 747-400D, and 747-400F series airplanes, a certain fastener type in the fuel tank walls has insufficient bond to the structure and that an electrical wiring short could cause arcing to occur at the ends of fasteners in the fuel tanks. We determined that certain clamp locations need to be changed to prevent possible ignition sources in the fuel tanks. These clamps were not installed at these locations during production and were not identified in Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 747-57-2327, Revision 1, dated July 10, 2006. Therefore, it is necessary to install new clamps and TFE sleeves at these additional locations on the wire bundles of the front spars and rear spars of the left and right wings. Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 We reviewed Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 747-28-2324, Revision 1, dated July 27, 2015. The service information describes procedures for installing new clamps and TFE sleeves on the wire bundles of the front spars and rear spars of the wings. The service information also describes procedures for inspecting TFE sleeves under the wire bundle clamps that were installed using the procedures specified in Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 747-28-2324, dated November 4, 2014, for correct installation, and replacing them if necessary. This service information is reasonably available because the interested parties have access to it through their normal course of business or by the means identified in the ADDRESSES section. FAA's Determination We are proposing this AD because we evaluated all the relevant information and determined the unsafe condition described previously is likely to exist or develop in other products of the same type design. Proposed AD Requirements This proposed AD would require accomplishing the actions specified in the service information described previously. Costs of Compliance We estimate that this proposed AD affects 135 airplanes of U.S. registry. We estimate the following costs to comply with this proposed AD: [[Page 10539]] Estimated costs ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cost on U.S. Action Labor cost Parts cost Cost per product operators ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Installation of wire bundle Up to 7 work- $138 Up to $733............ Up to $98,955. clamps. hours x $85 per hour = $595. Inspection.................... Up to 5 work- $0 Up to $425............ Up to $57,375. hours x $85 per hour = $425. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- We have received no definitive data that would enable us to provide cost estimates for the on-condition actions specified in this proposed AD. Authority for This Rulemaking Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the authority of the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII: Aviation Programs, describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's authority. We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: ``General requirements.'' Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this rulemaking action. Regulatory Findings We determined that this proposed AD would not have federalism implications under Executive Order 13132. This proposed AD would not have a substantial direct effect on the States, on the relationship between the national Government and the States, or on the distribution of power and responsibilities among the various levels of government. For the reasons discussed above, I certify this proposed regulation: (1) Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive Order 12866, (2) Is not a ``significant rule'' under the DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979), (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska, and (4) Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by reference, Safety. The Proposed Amendment Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator, the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part 39 as follows: PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES 0 1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows: Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. Sec. 39.13 [Amended] 0 2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness directive (AD): The Boeing Company: Docket No. FAA-2016-3986; Directorate Identifier 2015-NM-147-AD. (a) Comments Due Date We must receive comments by April 15, 2016. (b) Affected ADs None. (c) Applicability This AD applies to The Boeing Company Model 747-400, 747-400D, and 747-400F series airplanes, certificated in any category, as identified in Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 747-28-2324, Revision 1, dated July 27, 2015. (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 28, Fuel. (e) Unsafe Condition This AD was prompted by a determination that a certain fastener type in the fuel tank walls has insufficient bond to the structure, and an electrical wiring short could cause arcing to occur at the ends of fasteners in the fuel tanks. We are issuing this AD to prevent potential ignition sources in the fuel tank in the event of a lightning strike or high-powered short circuit, and consequent fire or explosion. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Installation/Inspection Within 60 months after the effective date of this AD, do the actions specified in paragraph (g)(1) or (g)(2) of this AD, as applicable. (1) For airplanes on which the modification specified in Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 747-28-2324, dated November 3, 2014, has not been done as of the effective date of this AD: Install new clamps and polytetrafluoroethylene (TFE) sleeves on the wire bundles of the front spars and rear spars of the wings, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 747-28-2324, Revision 1, dated July 27, 2015. (2) For airplanes on which the modification specified in Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 747-28-2324, dated November 3, 2014, has been done as of the effective date of this AD: Do a detailed inspection of the TFE sleeves under the wire bundle clamps for correct installation, and replace the sleeves if not correctly installed, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 747-28-2324, Revision 1, dated July 27, 2015. (h) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs) (1) The Manager, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), 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 manager of the ACO, send it to the attention of the person identified in paragraph (i)(1) of this AD. Information may be emailed to: [email protected]. (2) 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. (3) An AMOC that provides an acceptable level of safety may be used for any repair, alteration, or modification required by this AD if it is approved by the Boeing Commercial Airplanes Organization Designation Authorization (ODA) that has been authorized by the Manager, Seattle ACO, to make those findings. For a repair method to be approved, the repair method, modification deviation, or alteration deviation must meet the certification basis of the airplane, and the approval must specifically refer to this AD. (i) Related Information (1) For more information about this AD, contact Tung Tran, Aerospace Engineer, Propulsion Branch, ANM-140S, FAA, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; phone: 425-917-6505; fax: 425-917-6590; email: [email protected]. (2) For service information identified in this AD, contact Boeing Commercial Airplanes, Attention: Data & Services [[Page 10540]] Management, P.O. Box 3707, MC 2H-65, Seattle, WA 98124-2207; telephone 206-544-5000, extension 1; fax 206-766-5680; Internet https://www.myboeingfleet.com. You may view this referenced service information at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, Washington. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 425-227-1221. Issued in Renton, Washington, on February 19, 2016. Dorr M. Anderson, Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2016-04292 Filed 2-29-16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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Government and the States, or on the (f) Compliance (k) Related Information
distribution of power and Comply with this AD within the (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing
responsibilities among the various compliance times specified, unless already Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA AD
levels of government. done. 2015–0204, dated October 8, 2015, for related
For the reasons discussed above, I information. This MCAI may be found on the
(g) Inspect Bores Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by
certify this proposed regulation: Within 4,000 flight cycles or 98 months, searching for and locating Docket No. FAA–
1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory whichever occurs first since date of issuance 2016–3987.
action’’ under Executive Order 12866; of the original airworthiness certificate or (2) For service information identified in
2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the date of issuance of the original export this AD, contact Dassault Falcon Jet
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures certificate of airworthiness, do a detailed Corporation, Teterboro Airport, P.O. Box
(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); visual and rototest inspection of the bores, 2000, South Hackensack, NJ 07606;
located on upper and lower stiffener joints to telephone: 201–440–6700; Internet: http://
3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in the web at pylon Frame 41, to determine if www.dassaultfalcon.com. You may view this
Alaska; and the bores are not satisfactory, in accordance service information at the FAA, Transport
4. Will not have a significant with the Accomplishment Instructions of Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW.,
economic impact, positive or negative, Dassault Service Bulletin 7X–346, dated Renton, WA. For information on the
on a substantial number of small entities April 24, 2015. availability of this material at the FAA, call
under the criteria of the Regulatory 425–227–1221.
(h) Repair
Flexibility Act. If, during the inspection required by Issued in Renton, Washington, on February
19, 2016.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 paragraph (g) of this AD, it is determined that
any bore is not satisfactory: Before further Dorr M. Anderson,
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation flight, repair affected bores, in accordance Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
safety, Incorporation by reference, with the Accomplishment Instructions of Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
Safety. Dassault Service Bulletin 7X–346, dated [FR Doc. 2016–04295 Filed 2–29–16; 8:45 am]
April 24, 2015, except as required by
The Proposed Amendment paragraph (i) of this AD.
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Accordingly, under the authority (i) Exceptions
delegated to me by the Administrator, Where the Dassault Service Bulletin 7X– DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part 346, dated April 24, 2015, specifies to contact
39 as follows: Dassault Aviation: Before further flight, Federal Aviation Administration
repair using a method approved by the
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS Manager, International Branch, ANM–116, 14 CFR Part 39
DIRECTIVES Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or the
[Docket No. FAA–2016–3986; Directorate
European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA); or
Identifier 2015–NM–147–AD]
■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 Dassault Aviation’s EASA Design
continues to read as follows: Organization Approval (DOA). RIN 2120–AA64
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. (j) Other FAA AD Provisions
Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing
The following provisions also apply to this Company Airplanes
§ 39.13 [Amended]
AD:
■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance AGENCY: Federal Aviation
the following new airworthiness (AMOCs): The Manager, International Administration (FAA), DOT.
directive (AD): Branch, ANM–116, Transport Airplane ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
Directorate, FAA, has the authority to
Dassault Aviation: Docket No. FAA–2016– approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested
(NPRM).
3987; Directorate Identifier 2015–NM– using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19.
165–AD. SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new
In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
(a) Comments Due Date request to your principal inspector or local
Flight Standards District Office, as The Boeing Company Model 747–400,
We must receive comments by April 15, 747–400D, and 747–400F series
appropriate. If sending information directly
2016. airplanes. This proposed AD was
to the International Branch, send it to ATTN:
(b) Affected ADs Tom Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer, prompted by a determination that a
None. International Branch, ANM–116, Transport certain fastener type in the fuel tank
Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind walls has insufficient bond to the
(c) Applicability Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356; structure, and an electrical wiring short
This AD applies to Dassault Aviation telephone 425–227–1137; fax 425–227–1149. could cause arcing to occur at the ends
Model FALCON 7X airplanes, certificated in Information may be emailed to: 9-ANM-116-
of fasteners in the fuel tanks. This
any category, manufacturer serial numbers 1 AMOC-REQUESTS@faa.gov. Before using
any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate proposed AD would require the
through 221 inclusive, except serial numbers installation of new clamps and
182 and 220. principal inspector, or lacking a principal
inspector, the manager of the local flight polytetrafluoroethylene (TFE) sleeves on
(d) Subject standards district office/certificate holding the wire bundles of the front spars and
Air Transport Association (ATA) of district office. The AMOC approval letter rear spars of the wings. This proposed
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America Code 53, Fuselage. must specifically reference this AD. AD would also require inspecting the
(2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any existing TFE sleeves under the wire
(e) Reason requirement in this AD to obtain corrective bundle clamps for correct installation,
This AD was prompted by a report of actions from a manufacturer, the action must
and replacement if necessary. We are
improperly drilled bores, located on upper be accomplished using a method approved
and lower stiffener joints to the web at a by the Manager, International Branch, ANM– proposing this AD to prevent potential
certain frame. We are issuing this AD to 116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or ignition sources in the fuel tank in the
detect and correct an unsatisfactory bore that EASA; or Dassault Aviation’s EASA DOA. If event of a lightning strike or high-
can adversely affect the structural integrity of approved by the DOA, the approval must powered short circuit, and consequent
the airplane. include the DOA-authorized signature. fire or explosion.
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ESTIMATED COSTS
Cost per Cost on U.S. op-
Action Labor cost Parts cost product erators
Installation of wire bundle clamps Up to 7 work-hours × $85 per hour = $595 .............. $138 Up to $733 ....... Up to $98,955.
Inspection ...................................... Up to 5 work-hours × $85 per hour = $425 .............. $0 Up to $425 ....... Up to $57,375.
We have received no definitive data The Proposed Amendment dated November 3, 2014, has not been done
that would enable us to provide cost as of the effective date of this AD: Install new
Accordingly, under the authority clamps and polytetrafluoroethylene (TFE)
estimates for the on-condition actions delegated to me by the Administrator, sleeves on the wire bundles of the front spars
specified in this proposed AD. the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part and rear spars of the wings, in accordance
Authority for This Rulemaking 39 as follows: with the Accomplishment Instructions of
Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin
Title 49 of the United States Code PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS 747–28–2324, Revision 1, dated July 27,
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue DIRECTIVES 2015.
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, (2) For airplanes on which the
section 106, describes the authority of ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 modification specified in Boeing Special
the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII: continues to read as follows: Attention Service Bulletin 747–28–2324,
Aviation Programs, describes in more dated November 3, 2014, has been done as
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. of the effective date of this AD: Do a detailed
detail the scope of the Agency’s
authority. § 39.13 [Amended] inspection of the TFE sleeves under the wire
We are issuing this rulemaking under bundle clamps for correct installation, and
■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding replace the sleeves if not correctly installed,
the authority described in Subtitle VII, the following new airworthiness in accordance with the Accomplishment
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: directive (AD): Instructions of Boeing Special Attention
‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that Service Bulletin 747–28–2324, Revision 1,
The Boeing Company: Docket No. FAA–
section, Congress charges the FAA with 2016–3986; Directorate Identifier 2015– dated July 27, 2015.
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in NM–147–AD. (h) Alternative Methods of Compliance
air commerce by prescribing regulations (AMOCs)
for practices, methods, and procedures (a) Comments Due Date
the Administrator finds necessary for We must receive comments by April 15, (1) The Manager, Seattle Aircraft
2016. Certification Office (ACO), FAA, has the
safety in air commerce. This regulation authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if
is within the scope of that authority (b) Affected ADs requested using the procedures found in 14
because it addresses an unsafe condition None. CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19,
that is likely to exist or develop on send your request to your principal inspector
products identified in this rulemaking (c) Applicability or local Flight Standards District Office, as
action. This AD applies to The Boeing Company appropriate. If sending information directly
Model 747–400, 747–400D, and 747–400F to the manager of the ACO, send it to the
Regulatory Findings series airplanes, certificated in any category, attention of the person identified in
We determined that this proposed AD as identified in Boeing Special Attention paragraph (i)(1) of this AD. Information may
would not have federalism implications Service Bulletin 747–28–2324, Revision 1, be emailed to: 9-ANM-Seattle-ACO-AMOC-
dated July 27, 2015. Requests@faa.gov.
under Executive Order 13132. This
(2) Before using any approved AMOC,
proposed AD would not have a (d) Subject notify your appropriate principal inspector,
substantial direct effect on the States, on Air Transport Association (ATA) of or lacking a principal inspector, the manager
the relationship between the national America Code 28, Fuel. of the local flight standards district office/
Government and the States, or on the certificate holding district office.
distribution of power and (e) Unsafe Condition (3) An AMOC that provides an acceptable
responsibilities among the various This AD was prompted by a determination level of safety may be used for any repair,
levels of government. that a certain fastener type in the fuel tank alteration, or modification required by this
For the reasons discussed above, I walls has insufficient bond to the structure, AD if it is approved by the Boeing
and an electrical wiring short could cause Commercial Airplanes Organization
certify this proposed regulation:
arcing to occur at the ends of fasteners in the Designation Authorization (ODA) that has
(1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory
fuel tanks. We are issuing this AD to prevent been authorized by the Manager, Seattle
action’’ under Executive Order 12866, potential ignition sources in the fuel tank in ACO, to make those findings. For a repair
(2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the event of a lightning strike or high- method to be approved, the repair method,
the DOT Regulatory Policies and powered short circuit, and consequent fire or modification deviation, or alteration
Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, explosion. deviation must meet the certification basis of
1979), the airplane, and the approval must
(3) Will not affect intrastate aviation (f) Compliance specifically refer to this AD.
in Alaska, and Comply with this AD within the
compliance times specified, unless already (i) Related Information
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(4) Will not have a significant
economic impact, positive or negative, done. (1) For more information about this AD,
on a substantial number of small entities contact Tung Tran, Aerospace Engineer,
(g) Installation/Inspection Propulsion Branch, ANM–140S, FAA, Seattle
under the criteria of the Regulatory Within 60 months after the effective date Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), 1601 Lind
Flexibility Act. of this AD, do the actions specified in Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356;
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 paragraph (g)(1) or (g)(2) of this AD, as phone: 425–917–6505; fax: 425–917–6590;
applicable. email: Tung.Tran@faa.gov.
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation (1) For airplanes on which the (2) For service information identified in
safety, Incorporation by reference, modification specified in Boeing Special this AD, contact Boeing Commercial
Safety. Attention Service Bulletin 747–28–2324, Airplanes, Attention: Data & Services
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Management, P.O. Box 3707, MC 2H–65, from the airplane, or collapse of the this proposed AD. Send your comments
Seattle, WA 98124–2207; telephone 206– MLG and departure of the airplane from to an address listed under the
544–5000, extension 1; fax 206–766–5680; the runway. ADDRESSES section. Include ‘‘Docket No.
Internet https://www.myboeingfleet.com. You FAA–2016–3984; Directorate Identifier
DATES: We must receive comments on
may view this referenced service information
at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, this proposed AD by April 15, 2016. 2014–NM–119–AD’’ at the beginning of
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, Washington. ADDRESSES: You may send comments, your comments. We specifically invite
For information on the availability of this using the procedures found in 14 CFR comments on the overall regulatory,
material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221. 11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following economic, environmental, and energy
Issued in Renton, Washington, on February methods: aspects of this proposed AD. We will
19, 2016. • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to consider all comments received by the
Dorr M. Anderson, http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the closing date and may amend this
instructions for submitting comments. proposed AD based on those comments.
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
• Fax: 202–493–2251. We will post all comments we
• Mail: U.S. Department of receive, without change, to http://
[FR Doc. 2016–04292 Filed 2–29–16; 8:45 am]
Transportation, Docket Operations, M– www.regulations.gov, including any
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W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., will also post a report summarizing each
Washington, DC 20590. substantive verbal contact we receive
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION • Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of about this proposed AD.
Federal Aviation Administration Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
30, West Building Ground Floor, Room Discussion
W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., On May 13, 2013, we issued AD
14 CFR Part 39
Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 2013–10–03, Amendment 39–17456 (78
[Docket No. FAA–2016–3984; Directorate p.m., Monday through Friday, except FR 31386, May 24, 2013). AD 2013–10–
Identifier 2014–NM–119–AD] Federal holidays. 03 requires actions intended to address
RIN 2120–AA64 For service information identified in an unsafe condition on all Airbus Model
this NPRM, contact Airbus SAS, A330–200, –200 Freighter, and –300
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airworthiness Office—EAL, 1 Rond series airplanes; and Model A340–200,
Airplanes Point Maurice Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac –300, –500, and –600 series airplanes.
Cedex, France; telephone: +33 5 61 93 (AD 2013–10–03 superseded AD 2010–
AGENCY: Federal Aviation 36 96; fax: +33 5 61 93 45 80; email: 02–10, Amendment 39–16181 (75 FR
Administration (FAA), DOT. airworthiness.A330-A340@airbus.com; 4477, January 28, 2010)).
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking Internet http://www.airbus.com. You Since we issued AD 2013–10–03,
(NPRM). may view this referenced service Amendment 39–17456 (78 FR 31386,
information at the FAA, Transport May 24, 2013), we have determined that
SUMMARY: We propose to supersede Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue certain one-time inspections are no
Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2013–10– SW., Renton, WA. For information on longer necessary, certain compliance
03, for all Airbus Model A330–200, the availability of this material at the times may be extended, and an optional
–200 Freighter, and –300 series FAA, call 425–227–1221. terminating action should be provided.
airplanes; and Model A340–200, –300, The European Aviation Safety Agency
–500, and –600 series airplanes. AD Examining the AD Docket
(EASA), which is the Technical Agent
2013–10–03 currently requires one-time You may examine the AD docket on for the Member States of the European
inspections for deformation and damage the Internet at http:// Union, has issued EASA AD 2014–
of the bogie beams of the main landing www.regulations.gov by searching for 0120R1, dated August 31, 2015 (referred
gear (MLG); repetitive inspections for and locating Docket No. FAA–2016– to after this as the Mandatory
damage and corrosion of the sliding 3984; or in person at the Docket Continuing Airworthiness Information,
piston sub-assembly on certain Management Facility between 9 a.m. or ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe
airplanes; and related investigative and and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, condition for all Airbus Model A330–
corrective actions if necessary. Since we except Federal holidays. The AD docket 200, –200 Freighter, and –300 series
issued AD 2013–10–03, we have contains this proposed AD, the airplanes; and Model A340–200, –300,
determined that certain one-time regulatory evaluation, any comments –500, and –600 series airplanes. The
inspections are no longer necessary, received, and other information. The MCAI states:
certain compliance times may be street address for the Docket Operations
extended, and an optional terminating office (telephone: 800–647–5527) is in During a scheduled maintenance
action should be provided. This the ADDRESSES section. Comments will inspection on the Main Landing Gear (MLG),
the bogie stop pad was found deformed and
proposed AD would remove Model be available in the AD docket shortly cracked. Upon removal of the bogie stop pad
A340–500, and –600 series airplanes after receipt. for replacement, the bogie beam was also
from the applicability, remove certain FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: found cracked.
one-time inspections of the MLG bogie Vladimir Ulyanov, Aerospace Engineer, The results of a laboratory investigation
beams and the sliding piston sub- International Branch, ANM–116, indicated that an overload event had
asabaliauskas on DSK5VPTVN1PROD with PROPOSALS
assembly; revise certain compliance Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, occurred and no fatigue propagation of the
times and provide, for certain airplanes, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA crack was evident.
an optional terminating action for the 98057–3356; telephone: 425–227–1138; A second bogie beam crack was
repetitive actions. We are proposing this subsequently found on another aeroplane,
fax: 425–227–1149. located under a bogie stop pad which only
AD to detect and correct damage or SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: had superficial paint damage.
corrosion under the bogie stop pad of This condition, if not detected and
both MLG bogie beams, which could Comments Invited
corrected, could lead to landing gear bogie
result in a damaged bogie beam and We invite you to send any written detachment from the aeroplane, or landing
consequent detachment of the beam relevant data, views, or arguments about gear collapse, or a runway excursion,
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| Category | Regulatory Information | |
| Collection | Federal Register | |
| sudoc Class | AE 2.7: GS 4.107: AE 2.106: | |
| Publisher | Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration | |
| Section | Proposed Rules | |
| Action | Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). | |
| Dates | We must receive comments on this proposed AD by April 15, 2016. | |
| Contact | Tung Tran, Aerospace Engineer, Propulsion Branch, ANM-140S, FAA, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; phone: 425-917- 6505; fax: 425-917-6590; email: [email protected] | |
| FR Citation | 81 FR 10537 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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