81 FR 14404 - Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 52 (March 17, 2016)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 52 (March 17, 2016)
| Page Range | 14404-14408 | |
| FR Document | 2016-05830 |
[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 52 (Thursday, March 17, 2016)] [Proposed Rules] [Pages 14404-14408] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2016-05830] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2016-4226; Directorate Identifier 2015-NM-095-AD] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: We propose to supersede Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2003-25- 07 for certain Airbus Model A319 and A320 series airplanes; and AD 2005-13-39 for certain Airbus Model A321 series airplanes. AD 2003-25- 07 currently requires a revision to the airplane flight manual (AFM) and replacement of both elevator aileron computers (ELACs) having L80 standards with new ELACs having L81 standards. AD 2005-13-39 currently requires a revision to the AFM, replacement of existing ELACs with ELACs having either L83 or L91 standards, as applicable; and a concurrent action. Since we issued AD 2003-25-07 and AD 2005-13-39, we have determined that new ELAC standards must be incorporated. The ELAC standards have been upgraded to version L97+, which implements enhanced angle-of-attack (AOA) monitoring to better detect AOA blockage, including multiple AOA blockages. This proposed AD would require replacing existing ELACs with new ELACs having L97+ standards or revising the software in an existing ELAC to the L97+ standards, as applicable, which would terminate the requirements of AD 2003-25-07 and AD 2005-13-39. This proposed AD would also add Airbus Model A318 series airplanes to the applicability. We are proposing this AD to prevent inadvertent activation of the AOA protections. Inadvertent activation of the AOA protections could result in a continuous nose down pitch rate that could result in reduced controllability of the airplane. DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by May 2, 2016. ADDRESSES: You may send comments 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, Airworthiness Office--EIAS, 1 Rond Point Maurice Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61 93 44 51; email [email protected]; [[Page 14405]] 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- 4226; 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: Sanjay Ralhan, Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; telephone 425-227-1405; 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-2016-4226; Directorate Identifier 2015-NM-095-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 On December 5, 2003, we issued AD 2003-25-07, Amendment 39-13390 (68 FR 70431, December 18, 2003). AD 2003-25-07 requires a revision of the AFM and replacement of both ELACs having L80 standards with new ELACs having L81 standards on Airbus Model A319 and A320 series airplanes equipped with L80 standards. The replacement of both ELACs terminates the requirement for the AFM revision. On June 17, 2005, we issued AD 2005-13-39, Amendment 39-14176 (70 FR 38580, July 5, 2005). AD 2005-13-39 requires a revision of the AFM, a concurrent action, and replacement of existing ELACs with ELACs having L83 or L91 standards on certain Airbus Model A321 series airplanes. Since we issued AD 2003-25-07, Amendment 39-13390 (68 FR 70431, December 18, 2003); and AD 2005-13-39, Amendment 39-14176 (70 FR 38580, July 5, 2005); we have determined that new ELAC standards must be incorporated. The ELAC standard software has been updated to version L97+ and the hardware is available in a data loadable version and a non-data-loadable version. The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical Agent for the Member States of the European Union, has issued EASA Airworthiness Directive 2015-0088R1, dated June 2, 2015 (referred to after this as the Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or ``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for all Airbus Model A318, A319, A320, and A321 series airplanes. The MCAI states: The latest elevator aileron computer (ELAC) standard, L97+, implements enhanced Angle of Attack (AOA) monitoring in order to better detect cases of AOA blockage, including multiple AOA blockage. Two ELAC L97+ versions are currently available, Part Number (P/ N) 3945129109 with data loading capability, and P/N 3945128215 without the data loading capability. Three existing [EASA] ADs requiring installation of earlier ELAC (software) have been identified and taken into account for cancellation by this new [EASA] AD. For the reasons described above, EASA issued AD 2015-0088, cancelling DGAC [Direction G[eacute]n[eacute]rale de l'Aviation Civile] France AD 95-203-072 (no requirements retained) [which corresponds to FAA AD 98-09-18, Amendment 39-10499 (63 FR 23374, April 29, 1998)], and partially retaining the requirements of DGAC France AD 2001-508 [which corresponds to FAA AD 2003-25-07, Amendment 39-13390 (68 FR 70431, December 18, 2003), and [DGAC] AD F-2004-147 (EASA approval ref. 2004-8601) [which corresponds to FAA AD 2005-13-39, Amendment 39-14176 (70 FR 38580, July 5, 2005)], which were superseded, and to require replacement of all ELAC with ELAC L97+ standard. Since that [EASA] AD was issued, some errors were detected in Appendix 1 of the [EASA] AD, and one P/N ELAC was inadvertently omitted. This [EASA] AD revises EASA AD 2015-0088 to correct these errors and to add clarification to paragraph (7) [of the EASA AD]. The required actions include either replacing existing ELACs with new ELACs having L97+ standards uploaded, or revising the software in the existing ELACs to L97+ standards. This proposed AD also adds Airbus Model A318 series airplanes to the applicability. 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-2016-4226. Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 Airbus has issued Service Bulletin A320-27-1243, dated March 17, 2015. The service information describes procedures for replacing the existing ELACs with new ELACs having L97+ standards, and modifying existing ELACs into units with L97+ standards. Airbus has also issued Service Bulletin A320-27-1244, dated March 5, 2015. The service information describes procedures for modification of an airplane by replacing any existing ELAC unit with an ELAC 97+ unit having P/N 3945128215. 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 940 airplanes of U.S. registry. The actions required by AD 2003-25-07, Amendment 39-13390 (68 FR 70431, December 18, 2003), and retained in this proposed AD take about 1 work-hour per product, at an average labor rate of $85 per work-hour. Based on these figures, the estimated cost of the actions that are required by AD 2003-25-07 is $85 per product. The actions required by AD 2005-13-39, Amendment 39-14176 (70 FR 38580, July 5, 2005), and retained in this proposed AD take about 1 work-hour per product, at an average labor rate of $85 per work-hour. Based on these figures, the estimated cost of the actions that are required by AD 2005-13-39 is $85 per product. [[Page 14406]] We also estimate that it would take about 3 work-hours per product to comply with the basic requirements of this proposed AD. The average labor rate is $85 per work-hour. Required parts would cost about $7,230 per product. Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of this proposed AD on U.S. operators to be $7,035,900, or $7,485 per product. According to the parts 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: 0 a. Removing Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2003-25-07, Amendment 39-13390 (68 FR 70431, December 18, 2003); and AD 2005-13-39, Amendment 39-14176 (70 FR 38580, July 5, 2005); and 0 b. Adding the following new AD: Airbus: Docket No. FAA-2016-4226; Directorate Identifier 2015-NM- 095-AD. (a) Comments Due Date We must receive comments by May 2, 2016. (b) Affected ADs This AD replaces AD 2003-25-07, Amendment 39-13390 (68 FR 70431, December 18, 2003); and AD 2005-13-39, Amendment 39-14176 (70 FR 38580, July 5, 2005). (c) Applicability This AD applies to the airplanes identified in paragraphs (c)(1) through (c)(4) of this AD, certificated in any category, all manufacturer serial numbers. (1) Airbus Model A318-111, -112, -121, and -122 airplanes. (2) Airbus Model A319-111, -112, -113, -114, -115, -131, -132, and -133 airplanes. (3) Airbus Model A320-211, -212, -214, -231, -232, and -233 airplanes. (4) Airbus Model A321-111, -112, -131, -211, -212, -213, -231, and -232 airplanes. (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 27, Flight Controls. (e) Reason This AD was prompted by a determination that new elevator aileron computers (ELAC) standards must be incorporated. The ELAC standards have been upgraded to version L97+, which implements enhanced angle-of-attack (AOA) monitoring to better detect AOA blockage, including multiple AOA blockages. We are issuing this AD to prevent inadvertent activation of the AOA protections. Inadvertent activation of the AOA protections could result in a continuous nose down pitch rate that could result in reduced controllability of the airplane. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Retained Replacement of ELAC L80 Units With L81 Units, With No Changes For Model A319 and A320 series airplanes, equipped with ELAC L80 standards having part numbers listed in Airbus Service Bulletin A320-27-1135, dated June 29, 2001: This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (b) of AD 2003-25-07, Amendment 39-13390 (68 FR 70431, December 18, 2003), with no changes. Within 1 year after January 22, 2004 (the effective date of AD 2003-25-07): Replace both ELACs having L80 standards with new ELACs having L81 standards, by doing all the actions per paragraphs A., B., C., and D. of the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A320-27-1135, dated June 29, 2001. (h) Retained Installation of ELAC L83 or L91 Software, With No Changes For Model A321-111, -112, -131, -211, and -231 airplanes, except those with Airbus Modification 34043 installed in production: This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (g) of AD 2005-13- 39, Amendment 39-14176 (70 FR 38580, July 5, 2005), with no changes. Within 16 months after August 9, 2005 (the effective date of AD 2005-13-39): Replace existing ELACs with ELACs having L83 standards, by accomplishing all of the actions specified in the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A320-27-1151, dated March 9, 2004, including Appendix 01, dated March 9, 2004; or with ELACs having L91 standards, by accomplishing all of the actions specified in the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A320- 27-1152, dated June 4, 2004, including Appendix 01, dated June 4, 2004; as applicable. (i) New Requirement of This AD: ELAC Replacement or Modification At the applicable times specified in table 1 to paragraph (i) of this AD: Replace each ELAC unit with an ELAC L97+ unit having part number (P/N) 3945129100 and software having P/N 3945129109, or modify existing ELAC units into ELAC L97+ units having P/N 3945129100 with L97+ operational software P/N 3945129109 loaded, as applicable, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A320-27-1243, dated March 17, 2015. Accomplishing this replacement terminates the actions required by paragraphs (g) and (h) of this AD. [[Page 14407]] Table 1 to Paragraph (i) of This AD--Compliance Times ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Compliance time (after the Airbus airplane models effective date of this AD) ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Model A318 series airplanes with UTAS Within 5 months. (formerly Goodrich) AOA P/N 0861ED or P/N 0861ED2 installed in all 3 positions (captain, first officer, and standby). Model A319 series airplanes with UTAS Within 10 months. (formerly Goodrich) AOA P/N 0861ED or P/N 0861ED2 installed in all 3 positions (captain, first officer, and standby). Model A320 series airplanes with UTAS Within 10 months. (formerly Goodrich) AOA P/N 0861ED or P/N 0861ED2 installed in all 3 positions (captain, first officer, and standby). Model A321 series airplanes with UTAS Within 5 months. (formerly Goodrich) AOA P/N 0861ED or P/N 0861ED2 installed in all 3 positions (captain, first officer, and standby). Model A318, A319, A320, and A321 Within 25 months. series airplanes that do not have UTAS (formerly Goodrich) AOA P/N 0861ED or P/N 0861ED2 installed in all 3 positions (captain, first officer, and standby). ------------------------------------------------------------------------ (j) Optional Method of Compliance Modification of an airplane by replacing any existing ELAC unit with an ELAC 97+ unit having P/N 3945128215, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A320-27-1244, dated March 5, 2015, is an acceptable method of compliance for the requirements of paragraph (i) of this AD, for only that modified airplane. Accomplishing this modification terminates the actions required by paragraphs (g) and (h) of this AD for that modified airplane. Note 1 to paragraph (j) of this AD: ELAC unit P/N 3945128215 is not data-loadable, but it is fully interchangeable and mixable with data-loadable ELAC 97+ unit P/N 3945129100 with software P/N 3945129109 loaded. (k) Exclusion From Requirements of Paragraphs (g), (h), and (i), and the Actions in Paragraph (j), of This AD Airplanes on which Airbus Modification 156546 (installation of ELAC L97+ with software P/N 3945129109) was installed in production are excluded from the requirements of paragraphs (g), (h), and (i) of this AD and the actions specified in paragraph (j) of this AD, provided it can be determined that no ELAC having a part number identified in table 2 to paragraph (k) of this AD has been installed on that airplane since the date of issuance of the original airworthiness certificate or the date of issuance of the original export certificate of airworthiness. Table 2 to Paragraph (k) of This AD--Prohibited ELAC Part Numbers ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Part number Designation FIN ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 3945122202.................... ELAC A320-111 Type Def 2 CE 1/2. 3945122203.................... ELAC L50C............. 2 CE 1/2. 3945122303.................... ELAC L50C............. 2 CE 1/2. 3945122304.................... ELAC L60.............. 2 CE 1/2. 3945122305.................... ELAC L61B............. 2 CE 1/2. 3945122306.................... ELAC L61F............. 2 CE 1/2. 3945122307.................... ELAC L62C............. 2 CE 1/2. C12370AA01.................... ELAC L68C............. 2 CE 1/2. 3945122501.................... ELAC L69.............. 2 CE 1/2. 3945122502.................... ELAC L69J............. 2 CE 1/2. 3945122503.................... ELAC L77.............. 2 CE 1/2. 3945122504.................... ELAC L78.............. 2 CE 1/2. 3945122505.................... ELAC A L80............ 2 CE 1/2. 3945123505.................... ELAC A' L80........... 2 CE 1/2. 3945128101.................... ELAC B L80............ 2 CE 1/2. 3945122506.................... ELAC A L81............ 2 CE 1/2. 3945123506.................... ELAC A' L81........... 2 CE 1/2. 3945128102.................... ELAC B L81............ 2 CE 1/2. 3945122507.................... ELAC A L82............ 2 CE 1/2. 3945123507.................... ELAC A' L82........... 2 CE 1/2. 3945128103.................... ELAC B L82............ 2 CE 1/2. 3945122608.................... ELAC A L83............ 2 CE 1/2. 3945123608.................... ELAC A' L83........... 2 CE 1/2. 3945122609.................... ELAC A L84............ 2 CE 1/2. 3945123609.................... ELAC A' L84........... 2 CE 1/2. 3945128204.................... ELAC B L90L........... 2 CE 1/2. 3945128205.................... ELAC B L90N........... 2 CE 1/2. 3945128206.................... ELAC B L91............ 2 CE 1/2. 3945129101.................... ELAC B L91 data 2 CE 1/2 SW1. loadable. 3945128207.................... ELAC B L92............ 2 CE 1/2. 3945128208.................... ELAC B L92L........... 2 CE 1/2. 3945128209.................... ELAC B L93............ 2 CE 1/2. 3945129103.................... ELAC B L93 data 2 CE 1/2 SW1. loadable. 3945128210.................... ELAC B L94............ 2 CE 1/2. 3945129104.................... ELAC B L94 data 2 CE 1/2 SW1. loadable. 3945128212.................... ELAC B L96............ 2 CE 1/2. 3945129106.................... ELAC B L96 data 2 CE 1/2 SW1. loadable. 3945129107.................... ELAC B L96 H-A data 2 CE 1/2 SW1. loadable. 3945128214.................... ELAC B L97............ 2 CE 1/2. 3945129108.................... ELAC B L97 data 2 CE 1/2 SW1. loadable. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ [[Page 14408]] (l) Later-Approved Parts Installation of an ELAC version (part number) approved after the effective date of this AD is an approved method of compliance with the requirements of paragraphs (i) and (j) of this AD, provided the requirements specified in paragraphs (l)(1) and (l)(2) of this AD are met. (1) The version (part number) must be 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). (2) The installation must be done using a method approved by the Manager, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or the EASA; or Airbus's EASA DOA. (m) Parts Installation Limitation As of the applicable time specified in paragraph (m)(1) or (m)(2) of this AD, do not install on any airplane an ELAC unit having a part number identified in table 2 to paragraph (k) of this AD, except as specified in paragraph (m)(3) of this AD. (1) For an airplane that, as of the effective date of this AD, has any ELAC unit installed having a part number identified in table 2 to paragraph (k) of this AD: After modification of that airplane as required by paragraph (i) of this AD, or as specified in paragraph (j) of this AD. (2) For an airplane that, as of the effective date of this AD, does not have any ELAC unit installed having a part number identified in table 2 to paragraph (k) of this AD: As of the effective date of this AD. (3) As of the effective date of this AD, a data-loadable ELAC B unit having a part number identified in table 2 to paragraph (k) of this AD can be installed on an airplane provided that L97+ software P/N 3945129109 is uploaded at the applicable time specified in paragraph (m)(3)(i) or (m)(3)(ii) of this AD. (i) For all airplanes except those identified in paragraph (m)(3)(ii) of this AD: Before further flight after the ELAC B unit installation. (ii) For airplanes that have not been modified as required by paragraph (i) of this AD: Within the applicable compliance time specified in table 1 to paragraph (i) of this AD. (n) 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: Sanjay Ralhan, Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057- 3356; telephone 425-227-1405; fax 425-227-1149. Information may be emailed to: [email protected]. (i) 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. (ii) AMOCs approved previously for AD 2003-25-07, Amendment 39- 13390 (68 FR 70431, December 18, 2003), are approved as AMOCs for the corresponding provisions of paragraph (g) of this AD. (iii) AMOCs approved previously for AD 2005-13-39, Amendment 39- 14176 (70 FR 38580, July 5, 2005), are approved as AMOCs for the corresponding provisions of paragraph (h) of this AD. (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: As of the effective date of this AD, 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 EASA; or Airbus's EASA 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. (o) Related Information (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA Airworthiness Directive 2015-0088R1, dated June 2, 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-2016-4226. (2) For service information identified in this AD, contact Airbus, Airworthiness Office--EIAS, 1 Rond Point Maurice Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61 93 44 51; 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 March 9, 2016. Michael Kaszycki, Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2016-05830 Filed 3-16-16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
![14404 Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 52 / Thursday, March 17, 2016 / Proposed Rules
(c) Applicability Commercial Airplanes Organization SUMMARY: We propose to supersede
This AD applies to The Boeing Company Designation Authorization (ODA) that has Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2003–25–
Model 777–200 and -300 series airplanes been authorized by the Manager, Seattle 07 for certain Airbus Model A319 and
equipped with Rolls-Royce Model Trent 800 ACO, to make those findings. To be
A320 series airplanes; and AD 2005–13–
engines. approved, the repair method, modification
deviation, or alteration deviation must meet 39 for certain Airbus Model A321 series
(d) Subject the certification basis of the airplane and the airplanes. AD 2003–25–07 currently
Air Transport Association (ATA) of approval must specifically refer to this AD. requires a revision to the airplane flight
America Code 78, Engine Exhaust. (4) For service information that contains manual (AFM) and replacement of both
steps that are labeled as Required for elevator aileron computers (ELACs)
(e) Unsafe Condition Compliance (RC), the provisions of having L80 standards with new ELACs
This AD was prompted by reports of paragraphs (h)(4)(i) and (h)(4)(ii) apply. having L81 standards. AD 2005–13–39
damage to the upper bifurcation forward fire (i) The steps labeled as RC, including
currently requires a revision to the
seal and seal deflector, and localized damage substeps under an RC step and any figures
identified in an RC step, must be done to AFM, replacement of existing ELACs
to the insulation blanket installed just aft of with ELACs having either L83 or L91
the fire seal. We are issuing this AD to comply with the AD. An AMOC is required
prevent a breach in the engine firewall due for any deviations to RC steps, including standards, as applicable; and a
to a failed upper bifurcation forward fire seal. substeps and identified figures. concurrent action. Since we issued AD
A breach could delay or prevent the fire (ii) Steps not labeled as RC may be 2003–25–07 and AD 2005–13–39, we
detection and suppression system from deviated from using accepted methods in have determined that new ELAC
functioning properly, and could result in an accordance with the operator’s maintenance standards must be incorporated. The
increased risk of a fire, prolonged burning, or inspection program without obtaining
ELAC standards have been upgraded to
and breach of the fire zone; and could allow approval of an AMOC, provided the RC steps,
including substeps and identified figures, can version L97+, which implements
fire to reach unprotected areas of the engine, enhanced angle-of-attack (AOA)
the strut, and wing after engine shutdown. still be done as specified, and the airplane
can be put back in an airworthy condition. monitoring to better detect AOA
Also, fan air bypassing the seal could cause
localized damage to the thrust reverser (T/R)
blockage, including multiple AOA
(i) Related Information
insulation blanket installed just aft of the fire blockages. This proposed AD would
(1) For more information about this AD, require replacing existing ELACs with
seal, which could allow limited thermal
contact Kevin Nguyen, Aerospace Engineer, new ELACs having L97+ standards or
degradation of the thrust reverser inner wall.
Propulsion Branch, ANM–140S, FAA, Seattle
This could aggravate existing damage and
Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), 1601 Lind
revising the software in an existing
cause the thrust reverser’s inner wall to fail. ELAC to the L97+ standards, as
Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356;
(f) Compliance phone: 425–917–6501; fax: 425–917–6590; applicable, which would terminate the
email: kevin.nguyen@faa.gov. requirements of AD 2003–25–07 and AD
Comply with this AD within the
compliance times specified, unless already (2) For service information identified in 2005–13–39. This proposed AD would
done. this AD, contact Boeing Commercial also add Airbus Model A318 series
Airplanes, Attention: Data & Services airplanes to the applicability. We are
(g) Installation of Serviceable T/R Halves on Management, P.O. Box 3707, MC 2H–65, proposing this AD to prevent
Each Engine Seattle, WA 98124–2207; telephone 206– inadvertent activation of the AOA
Within 60 months after the effective date 544–5000, extension 1; fax 206–766–5680;
Internet https://www.myboeingfleet.com. You
protections. Inadvertent activation of
of this AD: Install serviceable left and right the AOA protections could result in a
T/R halves on the left and right engines, in may view this referenced service information
at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, continuous nose down pitch rate that
accordance with the Accomplishment
Instructions of Boeing Special Attention 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For could result in reduced controllability
Service Bulletin 777–78–0101, Revision 1, information on the availability of this of the airplane.
dated October 30, 2015. A serviceable T/R material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221. DATES: We must receive comments on
half is defined in the Accomplishment
Issued in Renton, Washington, on March 9,
this proposed AD by May 2, 2016.
Instructions of Boeing Special Attention ADDRESSES: You may send comments by
Service Bulletin 777–78–0101, Revision 1, 2016.
Michael Kaszycki, any of the following methods:
dated October 30, 2015.
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to
(h) Alternative Methods of Compliance http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
(AMOCs) instructions for submitting comments.
[FR Doc. 2016–05831 Filed 3–16–16; 8:45 am]
(1) The Manager, Seattle Aircraft • Fax: 202–493–2251.
Certification Office (ACO), FAA, has the BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
• Mail: U.S. Department of
authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
requested using the procedures found in 14 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
send your request to your principal inspector
Federal Aviation Administration Washington, DC 20590.
or local Flight Standards District Office, as
appropriate. If sending information directly • Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of
to the manager of the ACO, send it to the 14 CFR Part 39 Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
attention of the person identified in 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
[Docket No. FAA–2016–4226; Directorate W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
paragraph (i) of this AD. Information may be
Identifier 2015–NM–095–AD]
emailed to: 9-ANM-Seattle-ACO-AMOC- Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5
asabaliauskas on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with PROPOSALS
Requests@faa.gov. RIN 2120–AA64 p.m., Monday through Friday, except
(2) Before using any approved AMOC, Federal holidays.
notify your appropriate principal inspector, Airworthiness Directives; Airbus For service information identified in
or lacking a principal inspector, the manager Airplanes this NPRM, contact Airbus,
of the local flight standards district office/
certificate holding district office. AGENCY: Federal Aviation Airworthiness Office—EIAS, 1 Rond
(3) An AMOC that provides an acceptable Administration (FAA), DOT. Point Maurice Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac
level of safety may be used for any repair, Cedex, France; telephone +33 5 61 93 36
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
modification, or alteration required by this 96; fax +33 5 61 93 44 51; email
(NPRM).
AD if it is approved by the Boeing account.airworth-eas@airbus.com;
VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:06 Mar 16, 2016 Jkt 238001 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 E:\FR\FM\17MRP1.SGM 17MRP1](https://thefederalregister.org/doc/81_FR_14456/page/1.svg)
![Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 52 / Thursday, March 17, 2016 / Proposed Rules 14405
Internet http://www.airbus.com. You On June 17, 2005, we issued AD existing ELACs to L97+ standards. This
may view this referenced service 2005–13–39, Amendment 39–14176 (70 proposed AD also adds Airbus Model
information at the FAA, Transport FR 38580, July 5, 2005). AD 2005–13– A318 series airplanes to the
Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue 39 requires a revision of the AFM, a applicability. You may examine the
SW., Renton, WA. For information on concurrent action, and replacement of MCAI in the AD docket on the Internet
the availability of this material at the existing ELACs with ELACs having L83 at http://www.regulations.gov by
FAA, call 425–227–1221. or L91 standards on certain Airbus searching for and locating Docket No.
Examining the AD Docket Model A321 series airplanes. FAA–2016–4226.
Since we issued AD 2003–25–07,
You may examine the AD docket on Amendment 39–13390 (68 FR 70431, Related Service Information Under
the Internet at http:// December 18, 2003); and AD 2005–13– 1 CFR Part 51
www.regulations.gov by searching for 39, Amendment 39–14176 (70 FR Airbus has issued Service Bulletin
and locating Docket No. FAA–2016– 38580, July 5, 2005); we have A320–27–1243, dated March 17, 2015.
4226; or in person at the Docket determined that new ELAC standards The service information describes
Management Facility between 9 a.m. must be incorporated. The ELAC procedures for replacing the existing
and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, standard software has been updated to ELACs with new ELACs having L97+
except Federal holidays. The AD docket version L97+ and the hardware is standards, and modifying existing
contains this proposed AD, the available in a data loadable version and ELACs into units with L97+ standards.
regulatory evaluation, any comments a non-data-loadable version. Airbus has also issued Service
received, and other information. The The European Aviation Safety Agency Bulletin A320–27–1244, dated March 5,
street address for the Docket Operations (EASA), which is the Technical Agent 2015. The service information describes
office (telephone 800–647–5527) is in for the Member States of the European procedures for modification of an
the ADDRESSES section. Comments will Union, has issued EASA Airworthiness airplane by replacing any existing ELAC
be available in the AD docket shortly Directive 2015–0088R1, dated June 2, unit with an ELAC 97+ unit having
after receipt. 2015 (referred to after this as the P/N 3945128215.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness This service information is reasonably
Sanjay Ralhan, Aerospace Engineer, Information, or ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct available because the interested parties
International Branch, ANM–116, an unsafe condition for all Airbus have access to it through their normal
Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, Model A318, A319, A320, and A321 course of business or by the means
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA series airplanes. The MCAI states: identified in the ADDRESSES section.
98057–3356; telephone 425–227–1405;
The latest elevator aileron computer FAA’s Determination and Requirements
fax 425–227–1149. (ELAC) standard, L97+, implements of This Proposed AD
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: enhanced Angle of Attack (AOA) monitoring
in order to better detect cases of AOA This product has been approved by
Comments Invited blockage, including multiple AOA blockage. the aviation authority of another
We invite you to send any written Two ELAC L97+ versions are currently country, and is approved for operation
relevant data, views, or arguments about available, Part Number (P/N) 3945129109 in the United States. Pursuant to our
this proposed AD. Send your comments with data loading capability, and P/N bilateral agreement with the State of
to an address listed under the 3945128215 without the data loading Design Authority, we have been notified
capability. Three existing [EASA] ADs
ADDRESSES section. Include ‘‘Docket No.
requiring installation of earlier ELAC
of the unsafe condition described in the
FAA–2016–4226; Directorate Identifier (software) have been identified and taken MCAI and service information
2015–NM–095–AD’’ at the beginning of into account for cancellation by this new referenced above. We are proposing this
your comments. We specifically invite [EASA] AD. AD because we evaluated all pertinent
comments on the overall regulatory, For the reasons described above, EASA information and determined an unsafe
economic, environmental, and energy issued AD 2015–0088, cancelling DGAC condition exists and is likely to exist or
aspects of this proposed AD. We will [Direction Générale de l’Aviation Civile] develop on other products of these same
consider all comments received by the France AD 95–203–072 (no requirements
type designs.
retained) [which corresponds to FAA AD 98–
closing date and may amend this 09–18, Amendment 39–10499 (63 FR 23374, Costs of Compliance
proposed AD based on those comments. April 29, 1998)], and partially retaining the
We will post all comments we requirements of DGAC France AD 2001–508 We estimate that this proposed AD
receive, without change, to http:// [which corresponds to FAA AD 2003–25–07, affects 940 airplanes of U.S. registry.
www.regulations.gov, including any Amendment 39–13390 (68 FR 70431, The actions required by AD 2003–25–
personal information you provide. We December 18, 2003), and [DGAC] AD F– 07, Amendment 39–13390 (68 FR
will also post a report summarizing each 2004–147 (EASA approval ref. 2004–8601) 70431, December 18, 2003), and
substantive verbal contact we receive [which corresponds to FAA AD 2005–13–39, retained in this proposed AD take about
Amendment 39–14176 (70 FR 38580, July 5, 1 work-hour per product, at an average
about this proposed AD.
2005)], which were superseded, and to
labor rate of $85 per work-hour. Based
Discussion require replacement of all ELAC with ELAC
L97+ standard. on these figures, the estimated cost of
On December 5, 2003, we issued AD Since that [EASA] AD was issued, some the actions that are required by AD
2003–25–07, Amendment 39–13390 (68 2003–25–07 is $85 per product.
asabaliauskas on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with PROPOSALS
errors were detected in Appendix 1 of the
FR 70431, December 18, 2003). AD [EASA] AD, and one P/N ELAC was The actions required by AD 2005–13–
2003–25–07 requires a revision of the inadvertently omitted. This [EASA] AD 39, Amendment 39–14176 (70 FR
AFM and replacement of both ELACs revises EASA AD 2015–0088 to correct these 38580, July 5, 2005), and retained in this
having L80 standards with new ELACs errors and to add clarification to paragraph proposed AD take about 1 work-hour
having L81 standards on Airbus Model (7) [of the EASA AD]. per product, at an average labor rate of
A319 and A320 series airplanes The required actions include either $85 per work-hour. Based on these
equipped with L80 standards. The replacing existing ELACs with new figures, the estimated cost of the actions
replacement of both ELACs terminates ELACs having L97+ standards that are required by AD 2005–13–39 is
the requirement for the AFM revision. uploaded, or revising the software in the $85 per product.
VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:06 Mar 16, 2016 Jkt 238001 PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 E:\FR\FM\17MRP1.SGM 17MRP1](https://thefederalregister.org/doc/81_FR_14456/page/2.svg)
![14406 Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 52 / Thursday, March 17, 2016 / Proposed Rules
We also estimate that it would take on a substantial number of small entities attack (AOA) monitoring to better detect
about 3 work-hours per product to under the criteria of the Regulatory AOA blockage, including multiple AOA
comply with the basic requirements of Flexibility Act. blockages. We are issuing this AD to prevent
this proposed AD. The average labor inadvertent activation of the AOA
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 protections. Inadvertent activation of the
rate is $85 per work-hour. Required
AOA protections could result in a continuous
parts would cost about $7,230 per Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
nose down pitch rate that could result in
product. Based on these figures, we safety, Incorporation by reference, reduced controllability of the airplane.
estimate the cost of this proposed AD on Safety.
U.S. operators to be $7,035,900, or (f) Compliance
The Proposed Amendment
$7,485 per product. Comply with this AD within the
According to the parts manufacturer, Accordingly, under the authority compliance times specified, unless already
some of the costs of this proposed AD delegated to me by the Administrator, done.
may be covered under warranty, thereby the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part (g) Retained Replacement of ELAC L80 Units
reducing the cost impact on affected 39 as follows: With L81 Units, With No Changes
individuals. We do not control warranty For Model A319 and A320 series airplanes,
coverage for affected individuals. As a PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
equipped with ELAC L80 standards having
result, we have included all costs in our DIRECTIVES part numbers listed in Airbus Service
cost estimate. Bulletin A320–27–1135, dated June 29, 2001:
■ 1. The authority citation for part 39
Authority for This Rulemaking This paragraph restates the requirements of
continues to read as follows: paragraph (b) of AD 2003–25–07,
Title 49 of the United States Code Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. Amendment 39–13390 (68 FR 70431,
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue December 18, 2003), with no changes. Within
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, § 39.13 [Amended] 1 year after January 22, 2004 (the effective
section 106, describes the authority of ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by: date of AD 2003–25–07): Replace both ELACs
the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII: ■ a. Removing Airworthiness Directive having L80 standards with new ELACs
Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more (AD) 2003–25–07, Amendment 39– having L81 standards, by doing all the
actions per paragraphs A., B., C., and D. of
detail the scope of the Agency’s 13390 (68 FR 70431, December 18,
the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus
authority. 2003); and AD 2005–13–39, Service Bulletin A320–27–1135, dated June
We are issuing this rulemaking under Amendment 39–14176 (70 FR 38580, 29, 2001.
the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII, July 5, 2005); and
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: ■ b. Adding the following new AD: (h) Retained Installation of ELAC L83 or L91
General requirements.’’ Under that Software, With No Changes
Airbus: Docket No. FAA–2016–4226;
section, Congress charges the FAA with For Model A321–111, –112, –131, –211,
Directorate Identifier 2015–NM–095–AD.
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in and –231 airplanes, except those with Airbus
air commerce by prescribing regulations (a) Comments Due Date Modification 34043 installed in production:
for practices, methods, and procedures We must receive comments by May 2, This paragraph restates the requirements of
2016. paragraph (g) of AD 2005–13–39,
the Administrator finds necessary for
Amendment 39–14176 (70 FR 38580, July 5,
safety in air commerce. This regulation (b) Affected ADs 2005), with no changes. Within 16 months
is within the scope of that authority after August 9, 2005 (the effective date of AD
This AD replaces AD 2003–25–07,
because it addresses an unsafe condition Amendment 39–13390 (68 FR 70431, 2005–13–39): Replace existing ELACs with
that is likely to exist or develop on December 18, 2003); and AD 2005–13–39, ELACs having L83 standards, by
products identified in this rulemaking Amendment 39–14176 (70 FR 38580, July 5, accomplishing all of the actions specified in
action. 2005). the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus
Service Bulletin A320–27–1151, dated March
Regulatory Findings (c) Applicability 9, 2004, including Appendix 01, dated March
We determined that this proposed AD This AD applies to the airplanes identified 9, 2004; or with ELACs having L91 standards,
would not have federalism implications in paragraphs (c)(1) through (c)(4) of this AD, by accomplishing all of the actions specified
under Executive Order 13132. This certificated in any category, all manufacturer in the Accomplishment Instructions of
serial numbers. Airbus Service Bulletin A320–27–1152,
proposed AD would not have a
(1) Airbus Model A318–111, –112, –121, dated June 4, 2004, including Appendix 01,
substantial direct effect on the States, on dated June 4, 2004; as applicable.
and –122 airplanes.
the relationship between the national (2) Airbus Model A319–111, –112, –113,
Government and the States, or on the (i) New Requirement of This AD: ELAC
–114, –115, –131, –132, and –133 airplanes. Replacement or Modification
distribution of power and (3) Airbus Model A320–211, –212, –214,
responsibilities among the various –231, –232, and –233 airplanes. At the applicable times specified in table
levels of government. (4) Airbus Model A321–111, –112, –131, 1 to paragraph (i) of this AD: Replace each
For the reasons discussed above, I –211, –212, –213, –231, and –232 airplanes. ELAC unit with an ELAC L97+ unit having
certify this proposed regulation: part number (P/N) 3945129100 and software
(d) Subject having P/N 3945129109, or modify existing
1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory
Air Transport Association (ATA) of ELAC units into ELAC L97+ units having P/
action’’ under Executive Order 12866;
America Code 27, Flight Controls. N 3945129100 with L97+ operational
2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the software P/N 3945129109 loaded, as
asabaliauskas on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with PROPOSALS
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures (e) Reason applicable, in accordance with the
(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); This AD was prompted by a determination Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus
3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in that new elevator aileron computers (ELAC) Service Bulletin A320–27–1243, dated March
Alaska; and standards must be incorporated. The ELAC 17, 2015. Accomplishing this replacement
4. Will not have a significant standards have been upgraded to version terminates the actions required by paragraphs
economic impact, positive or negative, L97+, which implements enhanced angle-of- (g) and (h) of this AD.
VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:06 Mar 16, 2016 Jkt 238001 PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 E:\FR\FM\17MRP1.SGM 17MRP1](https://thefederalregister.org/doc/81_FR_14456/page/3.svg)
![14408 Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 52 / Thursday, March 17, 2016 / Proposed Rules
(l) Later-Approved Parts (i) Before using any approved AMOC, DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY
Installation of an ELAC version (part notify your appropriate principal inspector,
number) approved after the effective date of or lacking a principal inspector, the manager Financial Crimes Enforcement Network
this AD is an approved method of of the local flight standards district office/
compliance with the requirements of certificate holding district office. The AMOC 31 CFR Part 1010
paragraphs (i) and (j) of this AD, provided the approval letter must specifically reference
requirements specified in paragraphs (l)(1) this AD. RIN 1506–AB19
and (l)(2) of this AD are met. (ii) AMOCs approved previously for AD
(1) The version (part number) must be 2003–25–07, Amendment 39–13390 (68 FR Financial Crimes Enforcement
approved by the Manager, International 70431, December 18, 2003), are approved as Network; Withdrawal of Notice of
Branch, ANM–116, Transport Airplane AMOCs for the corresponding provisions of Proposed Rulemaking Regarding JSC
Directorate, FAA; or the European Aviation paragraph (g) of this AD. CredexBank
Safety Agency (EASA); or Airbus’s EASA (iii) AMOCs approved previously for AD
Design Organization Approval (DOA). 2005–13–39, Amendment 39–14176 (70 FR
AGENCY: Financial Crimes Enforcement
(2) The installation must be done using a 38580, July 5, 2005), are approved as AMOCs Network (‘‘FinCEN’’), Treasury.
method approved by the Manager, ACTION: Proposed rule; withdrawal.
for the corresponding provisions of
International Branch, ANM–116, Transport
Airplane Directorate, FAA; or the EASA; or paragraph (h) of this AD.
(2) Contacting the Manufacturer: As of the SUMMARY: This document withdraws
Airbus’s EASA DOA. FinCEN’s proposed rulemaking to
effective date of this AD, for any requirement
(m) Parts Installation Limitation in this AD to obtain corrective actions from impose the first and fifth special
As of the applicable time specified in a manufacturer, the action must be measure regarding JSC CredexBank
paragraph (m)(1) or (m)(2) of this AD, do not accomplished using a method approved by (‘‘Credex’’), renamed JSC InterPayBank
install on any airplane an ELAC unit having the Manager, International Branch, ANM– (‘‘InterPay’’), as a financial institution of
a part number identified in table 2 to 116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or primary money laundering concern,
paragraph (k) of this AD, except as specified the EASA; or Airbus’s EASA DOA. If pursuant to Section 311 of the USA
in paragraph (m)(3) of this AD. approved by the DOA, the approval must PATRIOT Act (‘‘Section 311’’).
(1) For an airplane that, as of the effective include the DOA-authorized signature. Because of material subsequent
date of this AD, has any ELAC unit installed (3) Required for Compliance (RC): If any developments that have mitigated the
having a part number identified in table 2 to service information contains procedures or
paragraph (k) of this AD: After modification money laundering risks associated with
tests that are identified as RC, those Credex, FinCEN has determined that
of that airplane as required by paragraph (i)
procedures and tests must be done to comply Credex is no longer a primary money
of this AD, or as specified in paragraph (j) of
with this AD; any procedures or tests that are laundering concern that warrants the
this AD.
not identified as RC are recommended. Those
(2) For an airplane that, as of the effective implementation of a special measure
date of this AD, does not have any ELAC unit procedures and tests that are not identified
as RC may be deviated from using accepted
under Section 311. Elsewhere in this
installed having a part number identified in issue of the Federal Register, FinCEN is
table 2 to paragraph (k) of this AD: As of the methods in accordance with the operator’s
maintenance or inspection program without publishing a withdrawal of the related
effective date of this AD.
(3) As of the effective date of this AD, a obtaining approval of an AMOC, provided finding regarding Credex.
data-loadable ELAC B unit having a part the procedures and tests identified as RC can DATES: As of March 17, 2016 the
number identified in table 2 to paragraph (k) be done and the airplane can be put back in proposed rule published May 30, 2012,
of this AD can be installed on an airplane an airworthy condition. Any substitutions or at 77 FR 31794, is withdrawn.
provided that L97+ software P/N 3945129109 changes to procedures or tests identified as FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: The
is uploaded at the applicable time specified RC require approval of an AMOC. FinCEN Resource Center at (800) 767–
in paragraph (m)(3)(i) or (m)(3)(ii) of this AD.
(i) For all airplanes except those identified (o) Related Information 2825.
in paragraph (m)(3)(ii) of this AD: Before (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
further flight after the ELAC B unit Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA
installation. Airworthiness Directive 2015–0088R1, dated
I. Background
(ii) For airplanes that have not been June 2, 2015, for related information. This On October 26, 2001, the President
modified as required by paragraph (i) of this MCAI may be found in the AD docket on the signed into law the Uniting and
AD: Within the applicable compliance time Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by Strengthening America by Providing
specified in table 1 to paragraph (i) of this searching for and locating Docket No. FAA–
AD. Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept
2016–4226. and Obstruct Terrorism Act of 2001,
(n) Other FAA AD Provisions (2) For service information identified in Public Law 107–56 (the ‘‘USA PATRIOT
The following provisions also apply to this this AD, contact Airbus, Airworthiness Act’’). Title III of the USA PATRIOT Act
AD: Office—EIAS, 1 Rond Point Maurice amends the anti-money laundering
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France;
provisions of the Bank Secrecy Act
(AMOCs): The Manager, International telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61
93 44 51; email account.airworth-eas@
(‘‘BSA’’), codified at 12 U.S.C. 1829b, 12
Branch, ANM–116, Transport Airplane
airbus.com; Internet http://www.airbus.com. U.S.C. 1951–1959, and 31 U.S.C. 5311–
Directorate FAA, has the authority to approve
AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the You may view this service information at the 5314, 5316–5332, to promote the
procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 prevention, detection, and prosecution
accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For of money laundering, tax evasion, the
request to your principal inspector or local information on the availability of this financing of terrorism, and other
asabaliauskas on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with PROPOSALS
Flight Standards District Office, as material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221. financial crimes. Regulations
appropriate. If sending information directly implementing the BSA appear at 31 CFR
to the International Branch send it to ATTN: Issued in Renton, Washington, on March 9,
2016. Chapter X. The authority of the
Sanjay Ralhan, Aerospace Engineer,
Secretary of the Treasury to administer
International Branch, ANM–116, Transport Michael Kaszycki,
Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind the BSA and its implementing
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane regulations has been delegated to the
Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356; Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
telephone 425–227–1405; fax 425–227–1149. Director of FinCEN.
Information may be emailed to: 9-ANM-116- [FR Doc. 2016–05830 Filed 3–16–16; 8:45 am] Section 311 of the USA PATRIOT Act
AMOC-REQUESTS@faa.gov. BILLING CODE 4910–13–P (‘‘Section 311’’), codified at 31 U.S.C.
VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:06 Mar 16, 2016 Jkt 238001 PO 00000 Frm 00007 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 E:\FR\FM\17MRP1.SGM 17MRP1](https://thefederalregister.org/doc/81_FR_14456/page/5.svg)
Document Created: 2016-03-17 00:58:06
Document Modified: 2016-03-17 00:58:06
| 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 May 2, 2016. | |
| Contact | Sanjay Ralhan, Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; telephone 425-227-1405; fax 425-227-1149. | |
| FR Citation | 81 FR 14404 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
2025 Federal Register | Disclaimer | Privacy Policy
USC | CFR | eCFR