81 FR 10549 - Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 40 (March 1, 2016)

Page Range		10549-10551
FR Document		2016-04296

We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Airbus Model A330-200, -200 Freighter, and -300 series airplanes; and all Airbus Model A340-200, -300, -500, and -600 series airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by reports of chafing of the feeder cable at the pylon-wing junction due to vibration; one report revealed that the cable loom plastic support bracket of the G-route was broken due to vibration; and another report revealed wire chafing due to clamp damage. This proposed AD would require modifying the cable loom support bracket of the G-route of the inboard pylons at the pylon- wing junction. We are proposing this AD to prevent chafing of the wiring in the pylon-wing area, which could result in an electrical short circuit near a flammable fluid vapor zone, and consequent fire or fuel tank explosion.

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2016-3988; Directorate Identifier 2015-NM-130-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 
certain Airbus Model A330-200, -200 Freighter, and -300 series 
airplanes; and all Airbus Model A340-200, -300, -500, and -600 series 
airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by reports of chafing of the 
feeder cable at the pylon-wing junction due to vibration; one report 
revealed that the cable loom plastic support bracket of the G-route was 
broken due to vibration; and another report revealed wire chafing due 
to clamp damage. This proposed AD would require modifying the cable 
loom support bracket of the G-route of the inboard pylons at the pylon-
wing junction. We are proposing this AD to prevent chafing of the 
wiring in the pylon-wing area, which could result in an electrical 
short circuit near a flammable fluid vapor zone, and consequent fire or 
fuel tank explosion.

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: 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 NPRM, 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. 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-2016-
3988; 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: 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: 

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-2016-3988; 
Directorate Identifier 2015-NM-130-AD'' at the beginning of your 
comments. We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory, 
economic, environmental, and energy aspects of this proposed AD. We 
will consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend 
this proposed AD based on those comments.
    We will post all comments we receive, without change, to http://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information you provide. We 
will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal contact we 
receive about this proposed AD.

Discussion

    The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical 
Agent for the Member States of the European Union, has issued EASA 
Airworthiness Directive 2015-0142, dated July 17, 2015 (referred to 
after this as the Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or 
``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for certain Airbus Model 
A330-200, -200 Freighter, and

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-300 series airplanes; and all Airbus Model A340-200, -300, -500, and -
600 series airplanes. The MCAI states:

    Two events have been reported of feeder cable chafing at the 
pylon-wing junction on A330 aeroplanes. Inspection of the affected 
area for the first event revealed that the bracket supporting the 
cables G-route, made in plastic, was broken. The second event was 
due to clamp damage. Failure of support bracket and/or damage of 
clamp led to the feeder cables gradually chafing away at the cut-out 
edge by vibration. Due to design similarity, A340 aeroplanes are 
also affected by this issue.
    This condition, if not corrected, could create a short circuit, 
in combination with fuel vapour on [the] ground, possibly resulting 
in a fire or explosion.
    To address this unsafe condition, Airbus developed modifications 
to be embodied in service through Airbus Service Bulletin (SB) A330-
92-3132, SB A340-92-4100 or SB A340-92-5066, as applicable to 
aeroplane type and model.
    For the reasons described above, this [EASA] AD requires the 
embodiment of these modifications [of the cable loom support bracket 
of the G-route of the inboard pylons ] at the pylon/wing junction in 
[left-hand] LH and [right-hand] RH wings.

    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-2016-
3988.

Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51

    Airbus has issued the following service information:
     Service Bulletin A330-92-3132, Revision 01, dated May 21, 
2015.
     Service Bulletin A340-92-4100, Revision 01, dated May 21, 
2015.
     Service Bulletin A340-92-5066, dated June 25, 2014.
    The service information describes procedures for modifying the 
cable loom support bracket of the G-route of the inboard pylons at the 
pylon-wing junction. 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 and Requirements of This Proposed AD

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

Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this proposed AD affects 90 airplanes of U.S. 
registry.
    We also estimate that it would take about 8 work-hours per product 
to comply with the modification requirements of this proposed AD. 
Required parts would cost about $900 per product. The average labor 
rate is $85 per work-hour. Based on these figures, we estimate the cost 
for the inspection specified in this proposed AD on U.S. operators to 
be $142,200, or $1,580 per product.
    According to the manufacturer, some of the costs of this proposed 
AD may be covered under warranty, thereby reducing the cost impact on 
affected individuals. We do not control warranty coverage for affected 
individuals. As a result, we have included all costs in our cost 
estimate.

Authority for This Rulemaking

    Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to 
issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the 
authority of the FAA Administrator. ``Subtitle VII: Aviation 
Programs,'' describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's 
authority.
    We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in 
``Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: General 
requirements.'' Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with 
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing 
regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator 
finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within 
the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition 
that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this 
rulemaking action.

Regulatory Findings

    We determined that this proposed AD would not have federalism 
implications under Executive Order 13132. This proposed AD would not 
have a substantial direct effect on the States, on the relationship 
between the national Government and the States, or on the distribution 
of power and responsibilities among the various levels of government.
    For the reasons discussed above, I certify this proposed 
regulation:
    1. Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive Order 
12866;
    2. Is not a ``significant rule'' under the DOT Regulatory Policies 
and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979);
    3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska; and
    4. Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or 
negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria 
of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39

    Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by 
reference, Safety.

The Proposed Amendment

    Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the 
Administrator, the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part 39 as follows:

PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

0
1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows:

    Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.


Sec.  39.13  [Amended]

0
2. The FAA amends Sec.  39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness 
directive (AD):

Airbus: Docket No. FAA-2016-3988; Directorate Identifier 2015-NM-
130-AD.

(a) Comments Due Date

    We must receive comments by April 15, 2016.

(b) Affected ADs

    None.

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to the airplanes identified in paragraphs (c)(1) 
and (c)(2) of this AD, certificated in any category, all 
manufacturer serial numbers.
    (1) Airbus Model A330-201, -202, -203, -223, -223F, -243, -243F, 
-301, -302, -303, -321, -322, -323, -341, -342, and -343 airplanes; 
except airplanes on which Airbus Modification 203672 has been 
embodied in production.
    (2) Airbus Model A340-211, -212, -213, -311, -312, -313, -541, 
and -642 airplanes.

(d) Subject

    Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 25, Equipment/
Furnishings.

(e) Reason

    This AD was prompted by reports of chafing of the feeder cable 
at the pylon-wing junction due to vibration; one report revealed 
that the cable loom plastic support bracket of the G-route was 
broken due to vibration; and another report revealed wire chafing 
due to clamp damage. We are issuing this AD to prevent chafing of 
the wiring in the pylon-wing area, which could result in an 
electrical short circuit near a flammable fluid vapor zone, and 
consequent fire or fuel tank explosion.

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(f) Compliance

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

(g) Modification of the Feeder Cable

    Within 18 months after the effective date of this AD: Modify the 
cable loom support bracket of the G-route 7701VB in the left-hand 
side of the inboard pylon, and the G-route 7702VB in the right-hand 
side of the inboard pylon, located at the pylon-wing junction, in 
accordance with the applicable service information specified in 
paragraphs (g)(1), (g)(2), and (g)(3) of this AD.
    (1) Airbus Service Bulletin A330-92-3132, Revision 01, dated May 
21, 2015.
    (2) Airbus Service Bulletin A340-92-4100, Revision 01, dated May 
21, 2015.
    (3) Airbus Service Bulletin A340-92-5066, dated June 25, 2014.

(h) Credit for Previous Actions

    This paragraph provides credit for the modification required by 
paragraph (g) of this AD, if the modification was performed before 
the effective date of this AD using Airbus Service Bulletin A330-92-
3132, dated June 19, 2014; or Airbus Service Bulletin A340-92-4100, 
dated June 19, 2014; as applicable.

(i) 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 the DOA, the approval 
must include the DOA-authorized signature.
    (3) Required for Compliance (RC): If any service information 
contains procedures or tests that are identified as RC, those 
procedures and tests must be done to comply with this AD; any 
procedures or tests that are not identified as RC are recommended. 
Those procedures and tests that are not identified as RC may be 
deviated from using accepted methods in accordance with the 
operator's maintenance or inspection program without obtaining 
approval of an AMOC, provided the procedures and tests identified as 
RC can be done and the airplane can be put back in an airworthy 
condition. Any substitutions or changes to procedures or tests 
identified as RC require approval of an AMOC.

(j) Related Information

    (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information 
(MCAI) EASA Airworthiness Directive 2015-0142, dated July 17, 2015, 
for related information. This MCAI may be found in the AD docket on 
the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and 
locating Docket No. FAA-2016-3988.
    (2) For 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. 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 19, 2016.
Dorr M. Anderson,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification 
Service.
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actions from a manufacturer, the action must Federal Aviation Administration may view this referenced service
be accomplished using a method approved information at the FAA, Transport
by the Manager, International Branch, ANM– 14 CFR Part 39 Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue
116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or SW., Renton, WA. For information on
[Docket No. FAA–2016–3988; Directorate
the European Aviation Safety Agency the availability of this material at the
Identifier 2015–NM–130–AD]
(EASA); or Airbus’s EASA Design FAA, call 425–227–1221.
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(3) Required for Compliance (RC): If any Airplanes the Internet at http://
Airbus service information contains AGENCY: Federal Aviation www.regulations.gov by searching for
procedures or tests that are identified as RC,
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those procedures and tests must be done to 3988; or in person at the Docket
comply with this AD; any procedures or tests ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
Management Facility between 9 a.m.
that are not identified as RC are (NPRM). and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
recommended. Those procedures and tests SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new except Federal holidays. The AD docket
that are not identified as RC may be deviated airworthiness directive (AD) for certain contains this proposed AD, the
from using accepted methods in accordance regulatory evaluation, any comments
Airbus Model A330–200, –200
with the operator’s maintenance or received, and other information. The
Freighter, and –300 series airplanes; and
inspection program without obtaining street address for the Docket Operations
all Airbus Model A340–200, –300, –500,
approval of an AMOC, provided the office (telephone 800–647–5527) is in
and –600 series airplanes. This
procedures and tests identified as RC can be the ADDRESSES section. Comments will
proposed AD was prompted by reports
done and the airplane can be put back in an be available in the AD docket shortly
of chafing of the feeder cable at the
airworthy condition. Any substitutions or after receipt.
changes to procedures or tests identified as
pylon-wing junction due to vibration;
one report revealed that the cable loom FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
RC require approval of an AMOC. Vladimir Ulyanov, Aerospace Engineer,
plastic support bracket of the G-route
(l) Related Information was broken due to vibration; and International Branch, ANM–116,
another report revealed wire chafing Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA,
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing
Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA due to clamp damage. This proposed 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA
Airworthiness Directive 2015–0008, dated AD would require modifying the cable 98057–3356; telephone 425–227–1138;
January 15, 2015, for related information. loom support bracket of the G-route of fax 425–227–1149.
This MCAI may be found in the AD docket the inboard pylons at the pylon-wing SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov junction. We are proposing this AD to Comments Invited
by searching for and locating Docket No. prevent chafing of the wiring in the
FAA–2016–3983. pylon-wing area, which could result in We invite you to send any written
(2) For Airbus service information an electrical short circuit near a relevant data, views, or arguments about
identified in this proposed AD, contact flammable fluid vapor zone, and this proposed AD. Send your comments
Airbus SAS, Airworthiness Office—EAL, 1 consequent fire or fuel tank explosion. to an address listed under the
ADDRESSES section. Include ‘‘Docket No.
Rond Point Maurice Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac DATES: We must receive comments on
Cedex, France; telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96; FAA–2016–3988; Directorate Identifier
this proposed AD by April 15, 2016. 2015–NM–130–AD’’ at the beginning of
fax +33 5 61 93 45 80; email
ADDRESSES: You may send comments, your comments. We specifically invite
airworthiness.A330-A340@airbus.com;
using the procedures found in 14 CFR comments on the overall regulatory,
Internet http://www.airbus.com. For
11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following economic, environmental, and energy
Hamilton Sundstrand service information
methods: aspects of this proposed AD. We will
identified in this AD, contact Hamilton
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Transportation, Docket Operations, M– www.regulations.gov, including any
view this referenced service information at
30, West Building Ground Floor, Room personal information you provide. We
the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., will also post a report summarizing each
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For Washington, DC 20590. substantive verbal contact we receive
information on the availability of this • Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of about this proposed AD.
material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221. Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
30, West Building Ground Floor, Room Discussion
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19, 2016. Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 (EASA), which is the Technical Agent
Dorr M. Anderson, p.m., Monday through Friday, except for the Member States of the European
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Federal holidays. Union, has issued EASA Airworthiness
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. For service information identified in Directive 2015–0142, dated July 17,
[FR Doc. 2016–04288 Filed 2–29–16; 8:45 am] this NPRM, contact Airbus SAS, 2015 (referred to after this as the
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Airworthiness Office—EAL, 1 Rond Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness
Point Maurice Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Information, or ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct
Cedex, France; telephone +33 5 61 93 36 an unsafe condition for certain Airbus
96; fax +33 5 61 93 45 80; email Model A330–200, –200 Freighter, and

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–300 series airplanes; and all Airbus condition exists and is likely to exist or 2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the
Model A340–200, –300, –500, and –600 develop on other products of these same DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures
series airplanes. The MCAI states: type designs. (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979);
Two events have been reported of feeder 3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in
Costs of Compliance Alaska; and
cable chafing at the pylon-wing junction on
A330 aeroplanes. Inspection of the affected We estimate that this proposed AD 4. Will not have a significant
area for the first event revealed that the affects 90 airplanes of U.S. registry. economic impact, positive or negative,
bracket supporting the cables G-route, made
We also estimate that it would take on a substantial number of small entities
in plastic, was broken. The second event was under the criteria of the Regulatory
due to clamp damage. Failure of support about 8 work-hours per product to
comply with the modification Flexibility Act.
bracket and/or damage of clamp led to the
feeder cables gradually chafing away at the requirements of this proposed AD. List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
cut-out edge by vibration. Due to design Required parts would cost about $900 Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
similarity, A340 aeroplanes are also affected per product. The average labor rate is safety, Incorporation by reference,
by this issue. $85 per work-hour. Based on these
This condition, if not corrected, could
Safety.
figures, we estimate the cost for the
create a short circuit, in combination with inspection specified in this proposed The Proposed Amendment
fuel vapour on [the] ground, possibly
AD on U.S. operators to be $142,200, or Accordingly, under the authority
resulting in a fire or explosion.
To address this unsafe condition, Airbus $1,580 per product. delegated to me by the Administrator,
developed modifications to be embodied in According to the manufacturer, some the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part
service through Airbus Service Bulletin (SB) of the costs of this proposed AD may be 39 as follows:
A330–92–3132, SB A340–92–4100 or SB covered under warranty, thereby
A340–92–5066, as applicable to aeroplane reducing the cost impact on affected PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
type and model. individuals. We do not control warranty DIRECTIVES
For the reasons described above, this
coverage for affected individuals. As a
[EASA] AD requires the embodiment of these ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39
modifications [of the cable loom support result, we have included all costs in our
continues to read as follows:
bracket of the G-route of the inboard pylons cost estimate.
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
] at the pylon/wing junction in [left-hand] LH Authority for This Rulemaking
and [right-hand] RH wings. § 39.13 [Amended]
You may examine the MCAI in the Title 49 of the United States Code ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
AD docket on the Internet at http:// specifies the FAA’s authority to issue the following new airworthiness
www.regulations.gov by searching for rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, directive (AD):
and locating Docket No. FAA–2016– section 106, describes the authority of
the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII: Airbus: Docket No. FAA–2016–3988;
3988. Directorate Identifier 2015–NM–130–AD.
Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more
Related Service Information Under 1 detail the scope of the Agency’s (a) Comments Due Date
CFR Part 51 authority. We must receive comments by April 15,
Airbus has issued the following We are issuing this rulemaking under 2016.
service information: the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII, (b) Affected ADs
• Service Bulletin A330–92–3132, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: None.
Revision 01, dated May 21, 2015. General requirements.’’ Under that
• Service Bulletin A340–92–4100, section, Congress charges the FAA with (c) Applicability
Revision 01, dated May 21, 2015. promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in This AD applies to the airplanes identified
• Service Bulletin A340–92–5066, air commerce by prescribing regulations in paragraphs (c)(1) and (c)(2) of this AD,
dated June 25, 2014. for practices, methods, and procedures certificated in any category, all manufacturer
The service information describes serial numbers.
the Administrator finds necessary for (1) Airbus Model A330–201, –202, –203,
procedures for modifying the cable loom safety in air commerce. This regulation
support bracket of the G-route of the –223, –223F, –243, –243F, –301, –302, –303,
is within the scope of that authority –321, –322, –323, –341, –342, and –343
inboard pylons at the pylon-wing because it addresses an unsafe condition airplanes; except airplanes on which Airbus
junction. This service information is that is likely to exist or develop on Modification 203672 has been embodied in
reasonably available because the products identified in this rulemaking production.
interested parties have access to it action. (2) Airbus Model A340–211, –212, –213,
through their normal course of business –311, –312, –313, –541, and –642 airplanes.
or by the means identified in the Regulatory Findings
(d) Subject
ADDRESSES section.
We determined that this proposed AD Air Transport Association (ATA) of
FAA’s Determination and Requirements would not have federalism implications America Code 25, Equipment/Furnishings.
of This Proposed AD under Executive Order 13132. This (e) Reason
This product has been approved by proposed AD would not have a
This AD was prompted by reports of
the aviation authority of another substantial direct effect on the States, on
chafing of the feeder cable at the pylon-wing
asabaliauskas on DSK5VPTVN1PROD with PROPOSALS

country, and is approved for operation the relationship between the national junction due to vibration; one report revealed
in the United States. Pursuant to our Government and the States, or on the that the cable loom plastic support bracket of
bilateral agreement with the State of distribution of power and the G-route was broken due to vibration; and
Design Authority, we have been notified responsibilities among the various another report revealed wire chafing due to
levels of government. clamp damage. We are issuing this AD to
of the unsafe condition described in the prevent chafing of the wiring in the pylon-
MCAI and service information For the reasons discussed above, I
wing area, which could result in an electrical
referenced above. We are proposing this certify this proposed regulation: short circuit near a flammable fluid vapor
AD because we evaluated all pertinent 1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory zone, and consequent fire or fuel tank
information and determined an unsafe action’’ under Executive Order 12866; explosion.

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(f) Compliance as RC may be deviated from using accepted ADDRESSES: Send comments on this
Comply with this AD within the methods in accordance with the operator’s proposal to the U.S. Department of
compliance times specified, unless already maintenance or inspection program without Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
done. obtaining approval of an AMOC, provided
30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
the procedures and tests identified as RC can
(g) Modification of the Feeder Cable be done and the airplane can be put back in W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
Within 18 months after the effective date an airworthy condition. Any substitutions or Washington, DC 20590; telephone (202)
of this AD: Modify the cable loom support changes to procedures or tests identified as 366–9826. You must identify FAA
bracket of the G-route 7701VB in the left- RC require approval of an AMOC. Docket No. FAA–2016–0021; Airspace
hand side of the inboard pylon, and the G- (j) Related Information Docket No. 16–ANM–1, at the beginning
route 7702VB in the right-hand side of the of your comments. You may also submit
inboard pylon, located at the pylon-wing (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing
comments through the Internet at
junction, in accordance with the applicable Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA
Airworthiness Directive 2015–0142, dated http://www.regulations.gov. You may
service information specified in paragraphs review the public docket containing the
(g)(1), (g)(2), and (g)(3) of this AD. July 17, 2015, for related information. This
MCAI may be found in the AD docket on the proposal, any comments received, and
(1) Airbus Service Bulletin A330–92–3132,
Revision 01, dated May 21, 2015. Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by any final disposition in person in the
(2) Airbus Service Bulletin A340–92–4100, searching for and locating Docket No. FAA– Dockets Office between 9:00 a.m. and
Revision 01, dated May 21, 2015. 2016–3988. 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday,
(3) Airbus Service Bulletin A340–92–5066, (2) For service information identified in except Federal holidays. The Docket
dated June 25, 2014. this AD, contact Airbus SAS, Airworthiness
Office (telephone 1–800–647–5527), is
Office—EAL, 1 Rond Point Maurice Bellonte,
(h) Credit for Previous Actions 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone +33 on the ground floor of the building at
5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61 93 45 80; email the above address.
This paragraph provides credit for the
modification required by paragraph (g) of this airworthiness.A330-A340@airbus.com; FAA Order 7400.9Z, Airspace
AD, if the modification was performed before Internet http://www.airbus.com. You may Designations and Reporting Points, and
the effective date of this AD using Airbus view this service information at the FAA, subsequent amendments can be viewed
Service Bulletin A330–92–3132, dated June Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind online at http://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/
19, 2014; or Airbus Service Bulletin A340– Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For information publications/. For further information,
92–4100, dated June 19, 2014; as applicable. on the availability of this material at the you can contact the Airspace Policy
FAA, call 425–227–1221.
(i) Other FAA AD Provisions Group, Federal Aviation
Issued in Renton, Washington, on February Administration, 800 Independence
The following provisions also apply to this 19, 2016.
AD:
Avenue SW., Washington, DC 29591;
Dorr M. Anderson, telephone: 202–267–8783. The Order is
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs): The Manager, International Acting Manager, Transport Airplane also available for inspection at the
Branch, ANM–116, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. National Archives and Records
Directorate, FAA, has the authority to [FR Doc. 2016–04296 Filed 2–29–16; 8:45 am] Administration (NARA). For
approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested BILLING CODE 4910–13–P information on the availability of FAA
using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. Order 7400.9Z at NARA, call 202–741–
In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your 6030, or go to http://www.archives.gov/
request to your principal inspector or local DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION federal_register/code_of_federal-
Flight Standards District Office, as
appropriate. If sending information directly
regulations/ibr_locations.html.
Federal Aviation Administration FAA Order 7400.9, Airspace
to the International Branch, send it to ATTN:
Vladimir Ulyanov, Aerospace Engineer, Designations and Reporting Points, is
International Branch, ANM–116, Transport
14 CFR Part 71 published yearly and effective on
Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind [Docket No. FAA–2016–0021; Airspace September 15.
Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356; Docket No. 16–ANM–1] FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
telephone 425–227–1138; fax 425–227–1149. Turan Wright, Federal Aviation
Information may be emailed to: 9-ANM-116- Proposed Amendment of Class E Administration, Operations Support
AMOC-REQUESTS@faa.gov. Before using Airspace; Ogden-Hinckley, UT
any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate Group, Western Service Center, 1601
principal inspector, or lacking a principal AGENCY: Federal Aviation Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057;
inspector, the manager of the local flight Administration (FAA), DOT. telephone: 425–203–4533.
standards district office/certificate holding ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
district office. The AMOC approval letter (NPRM).
must specifically reference this AD. Authority for This Rulemaking
(2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any SUMMARY: This action proposes to The FAA’s authority to issue rules
requirement in this AD to obtain corrective modify the Class E airspace extending regarding aviation safety is found in
actions from a manufacturer, the action must upward from the surface designated as
be accomplished using a method approved Title 49 of the United States Code.
by the Manager, International Branch, ANM–
an extension to the Class D surface area Subtitle I, Section 106 describes the
116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or at Ogden-Hinckley Airport, Ogden, UT. authority of the FAA Administrator.
the European Aviation Safety Agency The FAA’s Aeronautical Information Subtitle VII, Aviation Programs,
(EASA); or Airbus’s EASA Design Services identified that the width of the describes in more detail the scope of the
asabaliauskas on DSK5VPTVN1PROD with PROPOSALS

Organization Approval (DOA). If approved by Class E extension to the Class D surface agency’s authority. This rulemaking is
the DOA, the approval must include the area did not meet the current criteria. promulgated under the authority
DOA-authorized signature. This action would enhance the safety described in Subtitle VII, Part, A,
(3) Required for Compliance (RC): If any and management of Standard Subpart I, Section 40103. Under that
service information contains procedures or Instrument Approach Procedures
tests that are identified as RC, those section, the FAA is charged with
procedures and tests must be done to comply
(SIAPs) for Instrument Flight Rules prescribing regulations to assign the use
with this AD; any procedures or tests that are (IFR) operations at the airport. of airspace necessary to ensure the
not identified as RC are recommended. Those DATES: Comments must be received on safety of aircraft and the efficient use of
procedures and tests that are not identified or before April 15, 2016. airspace. This regulation is within the

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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		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		81 FR 10549
RIN Number		2120-AA64
CFR Associated		Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety

81 FR 10549 - Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes

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