81 FR 12405 - Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 46 (March 9, 2016)

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We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Airbus Model A330-200, -200 Freighter, and -300 series airplanes, and all Airbus Model A340-200, -300, -500, and -600 series airplanes. This AD was prompted by reports of premature aging of certain chemical oxygen generators in the passenger compartment that resulted in failure of the generators to activate. This AD requires inspecting to determine if certain passenger chemical oxygen generators are installed, and replacement of affected generators. We are issuing this AD to prevent failure of the chemical oxygen generator to activate during an emergency situation, which could result in unavailability of oxygen and possible incapacitation of the occupants.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2015-3149; Directorate Identifier 2015-NM-014-AD; 
Amendment 39-18394; AD 2016-03-07]
RIN 2120-AA64


Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of 
Transportation (DOT).

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all 
Airbus Model A330-200, -200 Freighter, and -300 series airplanes, and 
all Airbus Model A340-200, -300, -500, and -600 series airplanes. This 
AD was prompted by reports of premature aging of certain chemical 
oxygen generators in the passenger compartment that resulted in failure 
of the generators to activate. This AD requires inspecting to determine 
if certain passenger chemical oxygen generators are installed, and 
replacement of affected generators. We are issuing this AD to prevent 
failure of the chemical oxygen generator to activate during an 
emergency situation, which could result in unavailability of oxygen and 
possible incapacitation of the occupants.

DATES: This AD becomes effective April 13, 2016.
    The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by 
reference of certain publications listed in this AD as of April 13, 
2016.

ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov/#!docketDetail;D=FAA-2015-3149; or in person at the 
Docket Management Facility, U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket 
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New 
Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC.
    For Airbus service information identified in this final rule, 
contact Airbus SAS, Airworthiness Office--EAL, 1 Rond Point Maurice 
Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax 
+33 5 61 93 45 80; email [email protected]; Internet 
http://www.airbus.com.
    For B/E Aerospace service information identified in this final 
rule, contact B/E Aerospace Inc., 10800 Pflumm Road, Lenexa, KS 66215; 
telephone 913-338-9800; fax 913-469-8419; Internet http://beaerospace.com/home/globalsupport.
    You may view this referenced service information at the FAA, 
Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For 
information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 425-
227-1221. It is also available on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2015-
3149.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Vladimir Ulyanov, Aerospace Engineer, 
International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; telephone 425-227-1138; 
fax 425-227-1149.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

Discussion

    We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR 
part 39 by adding an AD that would apply to all Airbus Model A330-200, 
-200 Freighter, and -300 series airplanes; and all Airbus Model A340-
200, -300, -500, and -600 series airplanes. The NPRM published in the 
Federal Register on August 31, 2015 (80 FR 52419).
    The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical 
Agent for the Member States of the European Union, has issued EASA 
Airworthiness Directive 2015-0119, dated June 24, 2015, correction 
January 12, 2016 (referred to after this as the Mandatory Continuing 
Airworthiness Information, or ``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe 
condition for all Airbus Model A330-200, -200 Freighter, and -300 
series airplanes; and Model A340-200, -300, -500, and -600 series 
airplanes. The MCAI states:

    Reports have been received indicating premature ageing of 
certain passenger chemical oxygen generators, Part Number (P/N) 
117042-XX (XX representing any numerical value), manufactured by B/E 
Aerospace. Some operators reported that when they tried to activate 
generators, some older units failed to activate. Given the number of 
failed units reported, all the generators manufactured in 1999, 
2000, and 2001 were considered unreliable.
    This condition, if not corrected, could lead to failure of the 
generator to activate and consequently not deliver oxygen during an 
emergency, possibly resulting in injury to aeroplane occupants.
    To address this potential unsafe condition, Airbus issued Alert 
Operators Transmission (AOT) A35L007-14, making reference to B/E 
Aerospace Service Information Letter (SIL) D1019-01 (currently at 
Revision 1) and B/E Aerospace Service Bulletin (SB) 117042-35-001. 
Consequently, EASA issued AD 2014-0277 to require identification and 
replacement of the affected oxygen generators.
    Since EASA AD 2014-0277 was issued, and following new 
investigation results, EASA has decided to introduce a life 
limitation concerning all P/N 117042-XX chemical oxygen generators, 
manufactured by B/E Aerospace.
    For the reason described above, this EASA AD retains the 
requirements of EASA AD 2014-0277, which is superseded, expands the 
scope of the AD to include chemical oxygen generators manufactured 
after 2001, and requires their removal from service before exceeding 
10 years since date of manufacture.
    This [EASA] AD was republished to correct a typographical error 
in the applicability.

    You may examine the MCAI in the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov/#!documentDetail;D=FAA-2015-3149-0002.

Comments

    We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing 
this AD. The following presents the comment received on the NPRM (80 FR 
52419, August 31, 2015) and the FAA's response.

Request To Remove Operator Identification

    Airbus asked that we remove the operator identification from the 
chemical oxygen generator pictured in Figure 2 to paragraph (g) of the 
proposed AD (80 FR 52419, August 31, 2015). Airbus stated that Figure 2 
to paragraph (g) should replicate Figure 2

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in EASA AD 2015-0119, dated June 24, 2015, which was published with no 
signs or references to an operator.
    We agree with the commenter for the reason provided. We have 
changed the oxygen generator picture in Figure 2 to paragraph (g) of 
this AD accordingly.

Clarification of Oxygen Generators for Replacement

    We have revised paragraph (i) in this AD to clarify the identity of 
the oxygen generators to be replaced.

Conclusion

    We reviewed the relevant data, considered the comment received, and 
determined that air safety and the public interest require adopting 
this AD with the change described previously and minor editorial 
changes. We have determined that these minor changes:
     Are consistent with the intent that was proposed in the 
NPRM (80 FR 52419, August 31, 2015) for correcting the unsafe 
condition; and
     Do not add any additional burden upon the public than was 
already proposed in the NPRM (80 FR 52419, August 31, 2015).

Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51

    Airbus has issued Alert Operators Transmission (AOT) A35L007-14, 
Revision 01, June 17, 2015; including Appendix A, Revision 01, dated 
June 17, 2015. B/E Aerospace has issued Service Bulletin 117042-35-001, 
dated December 10, 2014. The service information describes procedures 
for inspecting to determine if certain passenger chemical oxygen 
generators are installed, and replacing affected generators. This 
service information is reasonably available because the interested 
parties have access to it through their normal course of business or by 
the means identified in the ADDRESSES section.

Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this AD affects 91 airplanes of U.S. registry.
    We estimate the following costs to comply with this AD:

                                                 Estimated Costs
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                                                                                                Cost on  U.S.
          Action                Labor cost            Parts cost         Cost per product         operators
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Inspection...............  1 work-hour x $85     $0..................  $85.................  $7,735.
                            per hour = $85.
Replacement..............  1 work hour x $85     $1,000 per oxygen     $1,085 per oxygen     $98,735 for one
                            per hour = $85.       generator.            generator.            oxygen generator.
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Authority for This Rulemaking

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

Regulatory Findings

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

Examining the AD Docket

    You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov/#!docketDetail;D=FAA-2015-3149; or in person at the 
Docket Management Facility between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through 
Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket contains this AD, the 
regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and other information. 
The street address for the Docket Operations office (telephone 800-647-
5527) is in the ADDRESSES section.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39

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

Adoption of the Amendment

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

PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

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

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


Sec.  39.13  [Amended]

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

2016-03-07 Airbus: Amendment 39-18394. Docket No. FAA-2015-3149; 
Directorate Identifier 2015-NM-014-AD.

(a) Effective Date

    This AD becomes effective April 13, 2016.

(b) Affected ADs

    None.

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to the airplanes, certificated in any category, 
identified in paragraphs (c)(1) and (c)(2) of this AD, all 
manufacturer serial numbers; except those on which a gaseous system 
for all oxygen generators is installed.
    (1) Airbus Model A330-201, -202, -203, -223, -223F, -243, -243F, 
-301, -302, -303, -321, -322, -323, -341, -342, and -343 airplanes.
    (2) Airbus Model A340-211, -212, -213, -311, -312, -313, -541, 
and -642 airplanes.

(d) Subject

    Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 35, Oxygen.

(e) Reason

    This AD was prompted by reports of premature aging of certain 
chemical oxygen

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generators in the passenger compartment that resulted in failure of 
the generators to activate. We are issuing this AD to prevent 
failure of the chemical oxygen generator to activate during an 
emergency situation, which could result in unavailability of oxygen 
and possible incapacitation of the occupants.

(f) Compliance

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

(g) Inspection

    Within 30 days after the effective date of this AD: Inspect each 
passenger chemical oxygen generator to identify the date of 
manufacture (refer to figures 1 and 2 to paragraph (g) of this AD 
for the location of the date) of each passenger chemical oxygen 
generator having any part number (P/N) listed in paragraphs (g)(1) 
through (g)(6) of this AD, in accordance with the Instructions of 
Airbus Alert Operators Transmission (AOT) A35L007-14, Revision 01, 
June 17, 2015, including Appendix A, Revision 01, dated June 17, 
2015. A review of airplane maintenance records is acceptable in lieu 
of this inspection if the date of manufacture of the generator can 
be conclusively determined from that review.
    (1) 117042-02 (15 minutes (min)--2 masks).
    (2) 117042-03 (15 min--3 masks).
    (3) 117042-04 (15 min--4 masks).
    (4) 117042-22 (22 min--2 masks).
    (5) 117042-23 (22 min--3 masks).
    (6) 117042-24 (22 min--4 masks).
    [GRAPHIC] [TIFF OMITTED] TR09MR16.000
    

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[GRAPHIC] [TIFF OMITTED] TR09MR16.001

(h) Replacement of Pre-2002 Passenger Oxygen Generators

    If, during any inspection required by paragraph (g) of this AD, 
any passenger chemical oxygen generator having a date of manufacture 
of 1999, 2000, or 2001 is found: At the time specified in paragraph 
(h)(1), (h)(2), or (h)(3) of this AD, as applicable, replace the 
affected passenger chemical oxygen generator, in accordance with the 
Instructions of Airbus AOT A35L007-14, Revision 01, June 17, 2015; 
including Appendix A, Revision 01, dated June 17, 2015 (for 15- and 
22-minute passenger chemical oxygen generators); or in accordance 
with the Accomplishment Instructions of B/E Aerospace Service 
Bulletin 117042-35-001, dated December 10, 2014 (for 15-minute 
passenger chemical oxygen generators).
    (1) For units manufactured in 1999: Within 30 days after the 
effective date of this AD.
    (2) For units manufactured in 2000: Within 6 months after the 
effective date of this AD.
    (3) For units manufactured in 2001: Within 12 months after the 
effective date of this AD.

(i) Replacement of 2002 or Later Passenger Oxygen Generators

    If, during any inspection required by paragraph (g) of this AD, 
any passenger chemical oxygen generator having a date of manufacture 
of 2002 or later is found: At the time specified in paragraph 
(i)(1), (i)(2), (i)(3), (i)(4), (i)(5), (i)(6), (i)(7), or (i)(8) of 
this AD, as applicable, replace the affected passenger chemical 
oxygen generator with a serviceable unit, in accordance with the 
Instructions of Airbus AOT A35L007-14, Revision 01, June 17, 2015; 
including Appendix A, Revision 01, dated June 17, 2015 (for 15- and 
22-minute passenger chemical oxygen generators); or in accordance 
with the Accomplishment Instructions of B/E Aerospace Service 
Bulletin 117042-35-001, dated December 10, 2014 (for 15-minute 
passenger chemical oxygen generators).
    (1) For units manufactured in 2002: Within 12 months after the 
effective date of this AD.
    (2) For units manufactured in 2003: Within 16 months after the 
effective date of this AD.
    (3) For units manufactured in 2004: Within 20 months after the 
effective date of this AD.
    (4) For units manufactured in 2005: Within 24 months after the 
effective date of this AD.
    (5) For units manufactured in 2006: Within 28 months after the 
effective date of this AD.
    (6) For units manufactured in 2007: Within 32 months after the 
effective date of this AD.
    (7) For units manufactured in 2008: Within 36 months after the 
effective date of this AD.
    (8) For units manufactured in 2009 or later: Before the 
accumulation of 10 years since date of manufacture.

(j) Definition of a Serviceable Unit

    A serviceable unit is an oxygen generator having P/N 117042-XX, 
with a manufacturing date not older than 10 years, or any other FAA-
approved part number, provided that the generator has not exceeded

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the life limit established by the manufacturer for that generator.

(k) Credit for Previous Actions

    This paragraph provides credit for the applicable actions 
required by paragraphs (g), (h), and (i) of this AD, if those 
actions were performed before the effective date of this AD using 
Airbus AOT A35L007-14, dated December 18, 2014.

(l) Parts Installation Limitation

    As of the effective date of this AD, no person may install a 
passenger chemical oxygen generator on any airplane, unless the 
passenger chemical oxygen generator is determined to be a 
serviceable unit, as defined in paragraph (j) of this AD.

(m) 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.

(n) Related Information

    (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information 
(MCAI) EASA Airworthiness Directive 2015-0119, dated June 24, 2015, 
correction January 12, 2016, 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-
2015-3149.
    (2) Service information identified in this AD that is not 
incorporated by reference is available at the addresses specified in 
paragraphs (o)(3) and (o)(5) of this AD.

(o) Material Incorporated by Reference

    (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the 
incorporation by reference (IBR) of the service information listed 
in this paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
    (2) You must use this service information as applicable to do 
the actions required by this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise.
    (i) Airbus Alert Operators Transmission (AOT) A35L007-14, 
Revision 01, June 17, 2015; including Appendix A, Revision 01, dated 
June 17, 2015. The revision date is not shown on Appendix A.
    (ii) B/E Aerospace Service Bulletin 117042-35-001, dated 
December 10, 2014.
    (3) For Airbus service information identified in this AD, 
contact Airbus SAS, Airworthiness Office--EAL, 1 Rond Point Maurice 
Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96; 
fax +33 5 61 93 45 80; email [email protected]; 
Internet http://www.airbus.com.
    (4) For B/E Aerospace service information identified in this AD, 
contact B/E Aerospace Inc., 10800 Pflumm Road, Lenexa, KS 66215; 
telephone 913-338-9800; fax 913-469-8419; Internet http://beaerospace.com/home/globalsupport.
    (5) You may view this service information at the FAA, Transport 
Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For 
information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 
425-227-1221.
    (6) You may view this service information that is incorporated 
by reference at the National Archives and Records Administration 
(NARA). For information on the availability of this material at 
NARA, call 202-741-6030, or go to: http://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html.

    Issued in Renton, Washington, on February 19, 2016.
Dorr M. Anderson,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification 
Service.
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the availability of this material at the replacement of the affected oxygen
AGENCY: Federal Aviation FAA, call 425–227–1221. It is also generators.
Administration (FAA), Department of available on the Internet at http:// Since EASA AD 2014–0277 was issued,
Transportation (DOT). www.regulations.gov by searching for and following new investigation results,
EASA has decided to introduce a life
ACTION: Final rule. and locating Docket No. FAA–2015–
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SUMMARY: We are adopting a new by B/E Aerospace.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
airworthiness directive (AD) for all For the reason described above, this EASA
Vladimir Ulyanov, Aerospace Engineer,
Airbus Model A330–200, –200 AD retains the requirements of EASA AD
International Branch, ANM–116,
Freighter, and –300 series airplanes, and 2014–0277, which is superseded, expands
Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA,
all Airbus Model A340–200, –300, –500, the scope of the AD to include chemical
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA
and –600 series airplanes. This AD was oxygen generators manufactured after 2001,
98057–3356; telephone 425–227–1138; and requires their removal from service
prompted by reports of premature aging
fax 425–227–1149. before exceeding 10 years since date of
of certain chemical oxygen generators in
the passenger compartment that resulted SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: manufacture.
This [EASA] AD was republished to correct
in failure of the generators to activate. Discussion a typographical error in the applicability.
This AD requires inspecting to
We issued a notice of proposed You may examine the MCAI in the
determine if certain passenger chemical
rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR AD docket on the Internet at http://
oxygen generators are installed, and
part 39 by adding an AD that would www.regulations.gov/#!document
replacement of affected generators. We
apply to all Airbus Model A330–200, Detail;D=FAA-2015-3149-0002.
are issuing this AD to prevent failure of
–200 Freighter, and –300 series
the chemical oxygen generator to Comments
airplanes; and all Airbus Model A340–
activate during an emergency situation,
200, –300, –500, and –600 series We gave the public the opportunity to
which could result in unavailability of
airplanes. The NPRM published in the participate in developing this AD. The
oxygen and possible incapacitation of
Federal Register on August 31, 2015 (80 following presents the comment
the occupants.
FR 52419). received on the NPRM (80 FR 52419,
DATES: This AD becomes effective April The European Aviation Safety Agency August 31, 2015) and the FAA’s
13, 2016. (EASA), which is the Technical Agent response.
The Director of the Federal Register for the Member States of the European
approved the incorporation by reference Union, has issued EASA Airworthiness Request To Remove Operator
of certain publications listed in this AD Directive 2015–0119, dated June 24, Identification
as of April 13, 2016. 2015, correction January 12, 2016 Airbus asked that we remove the
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ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD (referred to after this as the Mandatory operator identification from the
docket on the Internet at http:// Continuing Airworthiness Information, chemical oxygen generator pictured in
www.regulations.gov/#!docket or ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe Figure 2 to paragraph (g) of the
Detail;D=FAA-2015-3149; or in person condition for all Airbus Model A330– proposed AD (80 FR 52419, August 31,
at the Docket Management Facility, U.S. 200, –200 Freighter, and –300 series 2015). Airbus stated that Figure 2 to
Department of Transportation, Docket airplanes; and Model A340–200, –300, paragraph (g) should replicate Figure 2

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in EASA AD 2015–0119, dated June 24, with the change described previously Service Bulletin 117042–35–001, dated
2015, which was published with no and minor editorial changes. We have December 10, 2014. The service
signs or references to an operator. determined that these minor changes: information describes procedures for
We agree with the commenter for the • Are consistent with the intent that inspecting to determine if certain
reason provided. We have changed the was proposed in the NPRM (80 FR passenger chemical oxygen generators
oxygen generator picture in Figure 2 to 52419, August 31, 2015) for correcting are installed, and replacing affected
paragraph (g) of this AD accordingly. the unsafe condition; and generators. This service information is
• Do not add any additional burden reasonably available because the
Clarification of Oxygen Generators for upon the public than was already
Replacement interested parties have access to it
proposed in the NPRM (80 FR 52419, through their normal course of business
We have revised paragraph (i) in this August 31, 2015). or by the means identified in the
AD to clarify the identity of the oxygen ADDRESSES section.
Related Service Information Under 1
generators to be replaced.
CFR Part 51 Costs of Compliance
Conclusion Airbus has issued Alert Operators
We reviewed the relevant data, Transmission (AOT) A35L007–14, We estimate that this AD affects 91
considered the comment received, and Revision 01, June 17, 2015; including airplanes of U.S. registry.
determined that air safety and the Appendix A, Revision 01, dated June We estimate the following costs to
public interest require adopting this AD 17, 2015. B/E Aerospace has issued comply with this AD:

ESTIMATED COSTS
Cost on
Action Labor cost Parts cost Cost per product U.S. operators

Inspection .......... 1 work-hour × $85 per hour = $0 .......................................... $85 ........................................ $7,735.
$85.
Replacement ..... 1 work hour × $85 per hour = $1,000 per oxygen generator $1,085 per oxygen generator $98,735 for one oxygen gen-
$85. erator.

Authority for This Rulemaking 1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
action’’ under Executive Order 12866; DIRECTIVES
Title 49 of the United States Code 2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); continues to read as follows:
section 106, describes the authority of Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII: 3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in
Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more Alaska; and § 39.13 [Amended]
detail the scope of the Agency’s 4. Will not have a significant
economic impact, positive or negative, ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
authority. the following new airworthiness
on a substantial number of small entities
We are issuing this rulemaking under under the criteria of the Regulatory directive (AD):
the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII, Flexibility Act. 2016–03–07 Airbus: Amendment 39–18394.
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: Docket No. FAA–2015–3149; Directorate
General requirements.’’ Under that Examining the AD Docket Identifier 2015–NM–014–AD.
section, Congress charges the FAA with You may examine the AD docket on (a) Effective Date
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in the Internet at http://
air commerce by prescribing regulations This AD becomes effective April 13, 2016.
www.regulations.gov/#!docketDetail;D=
for practices, methods, and procedures FAA-2015-3149; or in person at the (b) Affected ADs
the Administrator finds necessary for Docket Management Facility between 9 None.
safety in air commerce. This regulation a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through
is within the scope of that authority (c) Applicability
Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD This AD applies to the airplanes,
because it addresses an unsafe condition docket contains this AD, the regulatory
that is likely to exist or develop on certificated in any category, identified in
evaluation, any comments received, and paragraphs (c)(1) and (c)(2) of this AD, all
products identified in this rulemaking other information. The street address for manufacturer serial numbers; except those on
action. the Docket Operations office (telephone which a gaseous system for all oxygen
Regulatory Findings 800–647–5527) is in the ADDRESSES generators is installed.
section. (1) Airbus Model A330–201, –202, –203,
We determined that this AD will not –223, –223F, –243, –243F, –301, –302, –303,
have federalism implications under List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 –321, –322, –323, –341, –342, and –343
airplanes.
Executive Order 13132. This AD will Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation (2) Airbus Model A340–211, –212, –213,
not have a substantial direct effect on safety, Incorporation by reference, –311, –312, –313, –541, and –642 airplanes.
the States, on the relationship between Safety.
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the national government and the States, (d) Subject
or on the distribution of power and Adoption of the Amendment Air Transport Association (ATA) of
responsibilities among the various America Code 35, Oxygen.
Accordingly, under the authority
levels of government. delegated to me by the Administrator, (e) Reason
For the reasons discussed above, I the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as This AD was prompted by reports of
certify that this AD: follows: premature aging of certain chemical oxygen

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the life limit established by the manufacturer paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR called Model A300–600 series
for that generator. part 51. airplanes); and Model A310 series
(2) You must use this service information airplanes. This AD was prompted by
(k) Credit for Previous Actions as applicable to do the actions required by reports of cracked aluminum support
This paragraph provides credit for the this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise.
applicable actions required by paragraphs (g), (i) Airbus Alert Operators Transmission
struts of the trimmable horizontal
(h), and (i) of this AD, if those actions were (AOT) A35L007–14, Revision 01, June 17, stabilizer (THS) caused by stress
performed before the effective date of this AD 2015; including Appendix A, Revision 01, corrosion. This AD requires inspections
using Airbus AOT A35L007–14, dated dated June 17, 2015. The revision date is not to identify the part number of each
December 18, 2014. shown on Appendix A. support strut, repetitive inspections for
(ii) B/E Aerospace Service Bulletin cracking of the THS support strut ends,
(l) Parts Installation Limitation
117042–35–001, dated December 10, 2014. installation of reinforcing clamps on
As of the effective date of this AD, no (3) For Airbus service information strut ends, and replacement of support
person may install a passenger chemical identified in this AD, contact Airbus SAS, struts, if necessary. We are issuing this
oxygen generator on any airplane, unless the Airworthiness Office—EAL, 1 Rond Point
passenger chemical oxygen generator is
AD to detect and correct cracked THS
Maurice Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex,
determined to be a serviceable unit, as France; telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33
support struts, which could lead to the
defined in paragraph (j) of this AD. 5 61 93 45 80; email airworthiness.A330- rupture of all four support struts making
A340@airbus.com; Internet http:// the remaining structure unable to carry
(m) Other FAA AD Provisions limit loads, which could result in loss
www.airbus.com.
The following provisions also apply to this (4) For B/E Aerospace service information of the THS and reduced control of the
AD: identified in this AD, contact B/E Aerospace airplane.
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance Inc., 10800 Pflumm Road, Lenexa, KS 66215; DATES: This AD becomes effective April
(AMOCs): The Manager, International telephone 913–338–9800; fax 913–469–8419;
Branch, ANM–116, Transport Airplane
13, 2016.
Internet http://beaerospace.com/home/global
Directorate, FAA, has the authority to The Director of the Federal Register
support.
approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested (5) You may view this service information approved the incorporation by reference
using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, of certain publications listed in this AD
In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For as of April 13, 2016.
request to your principal inspector or local information on the availability of this ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD
Flight Standards District Office, as material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221. docket on the Internet at http://
appropriate. If sending information directly (6) You may view this service information www.regulations.gov/#!docket
to the International Branch, send it to ATTN: that is incorporated by reference at the Detail;D=FAA-2015-0243 or in person at
Vladimir Ulyanov, Aerospace Engineer, National Archives and Records
International Branch, ANM–116, Transport Administration (NARA). For information on
the Docket Management Facility, U.S.
Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind the availability of this material at NARA, call Department of Transportation, Docket
Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356; 202–741–6030, or go to: http:// Operations, M–30, West Building
telephone 425–227–1138; fax 425–227–1149. www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr- Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200
Information may be emailed to: 9-ANM-116- locations.html. New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington,
AMOC-REQUESTS@faa.gov. Before using
Issued in Renton, Washington, on February DC.
any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate
19, 2016. For service information identified in
principal inspector, or lacking a principal this final rule, contact Airbus SAS,
inspector, the manager of the local flight Dorr M. Anderson,
Airworthiness Office—EAW, 1 Rond
standards district office/certificate holding Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
Point Maurice Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac
district office. The AMOC approval letter
must specifically reference this AD.
Cedex, France; telephone +33 5 61 93 36
[FR Doc. 2016–04538 Filed 3–8–16; 8:45 am]
(2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any 96; fax +33 5 61 93 44 51; email
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
requirement in this AD to obtain corrective account.airworth-eas@airbus.com;
actions from a manufacturer, the action must Internet http://www.airbus.com. You
be accomplished using a method approved may view this referenced service
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
by the Manager, International Branch, ANM– information at the FAA, Transport
116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue
Federal Aviation Administration
the European Aviation Safety Agency SW., Renton, WA. For information on
(EASA); or Airbus’s EASA Design the availability of this material at the
Organization Approval (DOA). If approved by 14 CFR Part 39
the DOA, the approval must include the
FAA, call 425–227–1221. It is also
[Docket No. FAA–2015–0243; Directorate available on the Internet at http://
DOA-authorized signature. Identifier 2014–NM–114–AD; Amendment www.regulations.gov by searching for
(n) Related Information 39–18423; AD 2016–05–05]
and locating Docket No. FAA–2015–
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing RIN 2120–AA64 0243.
Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dan
Airworthiness Directive 2015–0119, dated Airworthiness Directives; Airbus
June 24, 2015, correction January 12, 2016, Airplanes Rodina, Aerospace Engineer,
for related information. This MCAI may be International Branch, ANM–116,
found in the AD docket on the Internet at AGENCY: Federal Aviation Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA,
http://www.regulations.gov by searching for Administration (FAA), Department of 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA
and locating Docket No. FAA–2015–3149. Transportation (DOT). 98057–3356; telephone 425–227–2125;
(2) Service information identified in this ACTION: Final rule. fax 425–227–1149.
AD that is not incorporated by reference is
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
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available at the addresses specified in SUMMARY: We are adopting a new
paragraphs (o)(3) and (o)(5) of this AD. Discussion
airworthiness directive (AD) for all
(o) Material Incorporated by Reference Airbus Model A300 series airplanes; We issued a notice of proposed
(1) The Director of the Federal Register Model A300 B4–600, B4–600R, and F4– rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
approved the incorporation by reference 600R series airplanes, and A300 C4– part 39 by adding an AD that would
(IBR) of the service information listed in this 605R Variant F airplanes (collectively apply to all Airbus Model A300 series

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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		Rules and Regulations
Action		Final rule.
Dates		This AD becomes effective April 13, 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 12405
RIN Number		2120-AA64
CFR Associated		Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety
81 FR 12405 - Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes

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