81 FR 14689 - Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 53 (March 18, 2016)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 53 (March 18, 2016)
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| FR Document | 2016-05700 |
[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 53 (Friday, March 18, 2016)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 14689-14693] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2016-05700] ======================================================================== Rules and Regulations Federal Register ________________________________________________________________________ This section of the FEDERAL REGISTER contains regulatory documents having general applicability and legal effect, most of which are keyed to and codified in the Code of Federal Regulations, which is published under 50 titles pursuant to 44 U.S.C. 1510. The Code of Federal Regulations is sold by the Superintendent of Documents. Prices of new books are listed in the first FEDERAL REGISTER issue of each week. ======================================================================== Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 53 / Friday, March 18, 2016 / Rules and Regulations [[Page 14689]] DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2015-2963; Directorate Identifier 2015-NM-016-AD; Amendment 39-18434; AD 2016-06-03] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of Transportation (DOT). ACTION: Final rule. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Airbus Model A319-131, -132, and -133 airplanes; Model A320-232 and - 233 airplanes; and Model A321-131, -231, and -232 airplanes. This AD was prompted by reports of forward engine mount attachment pins that were manufactured from discrepant raw material. This AD requires identification and replacement of affected forward engine mount attachment pins. We are issuing this AD to prevent failure of a forward engine mount attachment pin, possible loss of an engine in-flight, and consequent reduced controllability of the airplane. DATES: This AD becomes effective April 22, 2016. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of certain publications listed in this AD as of April 22, 2016. ADDRESSES: For Airbus service information identified in this final rule, 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. For Goodrich Aerostructures service information identified in this final rule, contact UTC Aerospace Systems, ATTN: Christopher Newth-- V2500 A1/A5 Project Engineer, Aftermarket--Aerostructures; 850 Lagoon Drive, Chula Vista, CA; telephone 619-498-7505; email [email protected]. 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- 2963. Examining the AD Docket You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2015- 2963; 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 Office (telephone 800-647-5527) is 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 20590. 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: 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 A319-131, -132, and -133 airplanes; Model A320-232 and -233 airplanes; and Model A321-131, -231, and -232 airplanes. The NPRM published in the Federal Register on July 30, 2015 (80 FR 45462) (``the NPRM''). The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical Agent for the Member States of the European Union, has issued EASA Airworthiness Directive 2015-0004, dated January 13, 2015 (referred to after this as the Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or ``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for all Airbus Model A319-131, -132, and -133 airplanes; Model A320-232 and -233 airplanes; and Model A321-131, -231, and -232 airplanes. The MCAI states: A number of forward engine mount pins, Part Number (P/N) 740- 2022-501, intended for IAE V2500 series engines, have been reported as non-compliant with the current certification requirements, due to a quality issue during manufacturing of the raw material. It was also determined that a batch of 88 affected pins are installed on in-service aeroplanes fitted with forward engine mount P/N 745-2010- 503 and the serial numbers (s/n) of the affected pins and the [manufacturer serial number] MSN of the related aeroplanes have been identified. This condition, if not corrected, could lead to forward engine mount pin failure, possibly resulting in in-flight loss of an engine and consequent reduced control of the aeroplane. For the reasons described above, this [EASA] AD requires identification of the affected forward engine mount pins and removal from service [replacement] of those pins. You may examine the MCAI in the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2015- 2963. Comments We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing this AD. The following presents the comments received on the NPRM and the FAA's response to each comment. Request To Clarify Which Attachment Pin Part Numbers May Be Installed United Airlines (UAL) requested that paragraph (h) of the proposed AD be re-written to clarify which attachment pin part numbers can be used as replacement parts. We partially agree with the commenter's request. We agree to provide clarification but we do not agree to revise paragraph (h) of this AD. Paragraph (h) of this AD states to replace with a serviceable part having a part number other than part number (P/N) 740-2022-501, and having a serial number that is not identified in figure 1 to paragraphs (h) and (j) of this AD. In other words, the replacement part cannot have a combination of P/N 740-2022-501 and any serial number that is [[Page 14690]] included in figure 1 to paragraphs (h) and (j) of this AD. We have not changed this AD in this regard. Request To Clarify Which Airplanes Are Not Affected by the Requirements Proposed in the NPRM JetBlue requested clarification of the intent of paragraph (i) of the proposed AD. JetBlue asserted that the way this paragraph is written it contradicts the requirements in EASA AD 2015-0004, dated January 13, 2015, and the intent of the inspection in paragraph (h) of the proposed AD. We agree with the commenter's request to clarify the intent of paragraph (i) of this AD. Airplanes with manufacturer serial numbers not identified in figure 2 to paragraph (i) of this AD that have not had an engine replaced after March 1, 2011, are not required to do the actions mandated by paragraphs (g) and (h) of this AD, which corresponds to paragraph (2) of the MCAI AD. In paragraph (i) of the proposed AD we inadvertently specified ``airplanes with manufacturer serial numbers identified in figure 2 to paragraph (i) of this AD.'' We have changed paragraph (i) of this AD to specify ``airplanes with manufacturer serial numbers not identified in figure 2 to paragraph (i) of this AD.'' Request To Extend the Compliance Time UAL requested that the compliance times in paragraph (g) of the proposed AD be extended. UAL stated that this would keep costs down and ``make engine removal the most likely time the inspection would occur.'' UAL also asserted that the safety concern is overstated based on information in the Goodrich Aerostructures service information. The ``Background'' paragraph of the Goodrich Aerostructures service information states that ``a minor metallurgical discontinuity'' was found on some forward engine mount crossbeam to main beam attach pins (P/N 740-2022-501). UAL stated that a minor metallurgical issue should not drive a significant safety concern. We do not agree with the commenter's request to extend the compliance time. Even a ``minor metallurgical discontinuity'' can result in a safety concern. Forward engine mount attachment pins that were manufactured from discrepant raw material can lead to the failure of a forward engine mount attachment pin; this condition could result in possible loss of an engine in-flight and consequent reduced controllability of the airplane. After considering all of the available information, we have determined that the compliance time, as proposed, represents an appropriate interval of time in which the required actions can be performed in a timely manner with the affected fleet, while still maintaining an adequate level of safety. In developing an appropriate compliance time, we considered the safety implications, parts availability, and normal maintenance schedules for timely accomplishment of the replacement. However, under the provisions of paragraph (m)(1) of this AD, we may approve requests for adjustments to the compliance time if data are submitted to substantiate that such an adjustment would provide an acceptable level of safety. We have not changed this AD in this regard. Request To Revise the Estimated Costs of Compliance UAL requested that the estimated costs of compliance in the NPRM be increased from $156,740 to $313,480. UAL also requested that the costs for opening and closing the reversers be mentioned as costs that cannot be calculated. Furthermore, UAL stated that based on the proposed compliance times in paragraph (g) of the proposed AD and the size of the UAL fleet, the proposed requirements would have to be scheduled independently from its maintenance schedule. We agree with the commenter's request to increase the estimated costs for compliance with the requirements of this AD. We note that these are only estimated costs and may vary based on an airplane's configuration. We also acknowledge that the costs for opening and closing the reversers are not known and are not included in the ``Costs of Compliance'' paragraph of this AD. However, as specified in the service information, the inspection takes approximately 4 work-hours, with an estimated cost of $313,480 for U.S. operators. We have changed the ``Costs of Compliance'' paragraph of this AD accordingly. Request To Refer to Current Service Information JetBlue Airways (JetBlue) requested that the NPRM be revised to refer to Airbus Service Bulletin A320-71-1064, Revision 01, dated April 1, 2015; and Goodrich Aerostructures Service Bulletin V2500-NAC-71- 0323, Revision 01, dated January 28, 2015. JetBlue noted that the service information for both Airbus and Goodrich Aerostructures had been revised since the NPRM was published. We agree with the commenter's request and have revised the ``Related Service Information under 1 CFR part 51'' section and paragraphs (g) and (h) of this AD to refer to Airbus Service Bulletin A320-71-1064, Revision 01, dated April 1, 2015; and Goodrich Aerostructures Service Bulletin V2500-NAC-71-0323, Revision 01, dated January 28, 2015. We have also added new paragraph (l) to this AD to give credit for actions done using Airbus Service Bulletin A320-71- 1064, dated November 5, 2014; and Goodrich Aerostructures Service Bulletin V2500-NAC-71-0323, dated September 18, 2014. We redesignated subsequent paragraphs accordingly. Request To Allow Use of Airbus or Goodrich Aerostructures Service Information To Accomplish Required Actions JetBlue requested that paragraph (g) of the proposed AD be revised to allow operators to use either the Airbus service information or the Goodrich Aerostructures service information to do the actions required by that paragraph. JetBlue stated that if the engine is being inspected at the shop, the actions in the Airbus service information would not be accomplished because the Airbus service information addresses inspections of the wing. JetBlue also stated this revision would correspond with the requirements in corresponding EASA AD 2015-0004, dated January 13, 2015. We do not agree with the commenter's request to allow operators to have the option of doing the actions required by paragraph (g) of this AD in accordance with either the Accomplishment Instructions of the Airbus service information or the Goodrich Aerostructures service information. The Airbus service information includes steps that are considered ``required for compliance'' (RC) and those steps are not included in the Goodrich Aerostructures service information. In addition, Goodrich Aerostructures Service Bulletin V2500-NAC-71-0323, Revision 01, dated January 28, 2015, does not distinguish between ``RC'' and non-``RC'' steps and refers to the Airbus service bulletin for incorporation of several steps. Therefore, regardless of whether the AD requirements are accomplished ``on wing'' or ``in shop,'' operators must use a combination of Airbus and Goodrich Aerostructures service information for accomplishing the AD requirements. We have not changed this AD regarding this issue. [[Page 14691]] Conclusion We reviewed the relevant data, considered the comments received, and determined that air safety and the public interest require adopting this AD with the changes described previously and minor editorial changes. We have determined that these minor changes:Are consistent with the intent that was proposed in the NPRM for correcting the unsafe condition; and Do not add any additional burden upon the public than was already proposed in the NPRM. We also determined that these changes will not increase the economic burden on any operator or increase the scope of this AD. Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 Airbus has issued Service Bulletin A320-71-1064, Revision 01, dated April 1, 2015; and Goodrich Aerostructures has issued Service Bulletin V2500-NAC-71-0323, Revision 01, dated January 28, 2015. The service information describes procedures for an inspection to determine the serial number of the attachment pins for the forward engine mount crossbeam to main beam for each engine, and replacement of affected pins. 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 922 airplanes of U.S. registry. We also estimate that it will take about 4 work-hours per product to comply with the basic requirements of this AD. The average labor rate is $85 per work-hour. Required parts will cost about $0 per product. Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of this AD on U.S. operators to be $313,480, or $340 per product. In addition, we estimate that any necessary follow-on actions will take about 4 work-hours and require parts costing $1,724, for a cost of $2,064 per attachment pin replacement. We have no way of determining the number of aircraft that might need this action. 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. 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): 2016-06-03 Airbus: Amendment 39-18434. Docket No. FAA-2015-2963; Directorate Identifier 2015-NM-016-AD. (a) Effective Date This AD becomes effective April 22, 2016. (b) Affected ADs None. (c) Applicability This AD applies to the Airbus airplanes, certificated in any category, identified in paragraphs (c)(1), (c)(2), and (c)(3) of this AD, all manufacturer serial numbers. (1) Model A319-131, -132, and -133 airplanes. (2) Model A320-232 and -233 airplanes. (3) Model A321-131, -231, and -232 airplanes. (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 71, Power Plant. (e) Reason This AD was prompted by reports of forward engine mount attachment pins that were manufactured from discrepant raw material. We are issuing this AD to prevent failure of a forward engine mount attachment pin, possible loss of an engine in-flight, and consequent reduced controllability of the airplane. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Identification of Part Numbers for Forward Engine Mount and Attachment Pins Except as provided by paragraph (i) of this AD, at the earliest of the times specified in paragraphs (g)(1) through (g)(4) of this AD: For each engine, identify the part number of the forward engine mount, and the part number and serial number of the attachment pin for that forward engine mount, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A320-71-1064, Revision 01, dated April 1, 2015; and Goodrich Aerostructures Service Bulletin V2500-NAC-71-0323, Revision 01, dated January 28, 2015. A review of airplane maintenance records is acceptable in lieu of this identification if the part number of the forward engine mount, and the part number and serial number of the attachment pin for that forward engine mount, can be conclusively determined from that review. If any part number of the forward engine mount, or part number or serial number of the attachment pins for the forward engine mount, cannot be identified: At the earliest of the times specified in paragraphs (g)(1) through (g)(4) of this AD, contact 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), for identification information. (1) Within 24 months after the effective date of this AD. (2) At the next engine removal after the effective date of this AD. (3) Within 7,500 flight hours after the effective date of this AD. (4) Within 5,000 flight cycles after the effective date of this AD. [[Page 14692]] (h) Corrective Actions If, during any identification required by paragraph (g) of this AD, a forward engine mount having part number (P/N) 745-2010-503 is found, and the attachment pin has P/N 740-2022-501 with any serial number that is included in figure 1 to paragraphs (h) and (j) of this AD: At the earliest of the times specified in paragraphs (g)(1) through (g)(4) of this AD, replace the affected attachment pin with a serviceable part having a part number other than P/N 740-2022-501, and having a serial number that is not identified in figure 1 to paragraphs (h) and (j) of this AD, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A320-71-1064, Revision 01, dated April 1, 2015; and Goodrich Aerostructures Service Bulletin V2500-NAC-71-0323, Revision 01, dated January 28, 2015. Figure 1 to Paragraphs (h) and (j) of This AD--Part Numbers and Serial Numbers of Affected Forward Engine Mounts and Attachment Pins ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Serial Numbers ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Forward Engine Mount (P/N 745-2010- Attachment Pin (P/N 740-2022-501) 503) ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1396SC 13665001 1391SC 13655001 1412SC 13689001 1402SC 13669001 1409SC 13683001 1416SC 13697001 1418SC 13701001 1417SC 13699001 1414SC 13693001 1415SC 13695001 1420SC 13705001 1421SC 13707001 1422SC 13709001 1436SC 13737001 1438SC 13741001 1452SC 13769001 1456SC 13777001 1397SC 13667001 1432SC 13729001 1405SC 13675001 1411SC 13687001 1389SC 13651001 1392SC 13657001 1382SC 13637001 1384SC 13641001 1407SC 13679001 1408SC 13681001 1395SC 13663001 1406SC 13677001 1383SC 13639001 1404SC 13673001 1393SC 13659001 1413SC 13691001 1386SC 13645001 1388SC 13649001 1390SC 13653001 1410SC 13685001 1423SC 13711001 1424SC 13713001 1403SC 13671001 1419SC 13703001 1385SC 13643001 1387SC 13647001 1431SC 13727001 1433SC 13731001 1425SC 13715001 1428SC 13721001 1429SC 13723001 1430SC 13725001 1427SC 13719001 1434SC 13733001 1442SC 13749001 1394SC 13661001 1441SC 13747001 1426SC 13717001 1437SC 13739001 1439SC 13743001 1443SC 13751001 1448SC 13761001 1435SC 13735001 1440SC 13745001 1454SC 13773001 1455SC 13775001 1451SC 13767001 1453SC 13771001 1444SC 13753001 1450SC 13765001 1461SC 13787001 1469SC 13817001 1480SC 13839001 1481SC 13841001 1446SC 13757001 1449SC 13763001 1467SC 13813001 1445SC 13755001 1462SC 13789001 1464SC 13793001 1466SC 13811001 1470SC 13819001 1459SC 13783001 1463SC 13791001 1475SC 13829001 1458SC 13781001 1477SC 13833001 1474SC 13827001 1478SC 13835001 1479SC 13837001 1472SC 13823001 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ (i) Exception to Paragraph (g) of This AD For airplanes with manufacturer serial numbers not identified in figure 2 to paragraph (i) of this AD: If it can be conclusively determined that an engine has not been replaced after March 1, 2011 (the date of manufacture of the first airplane with affected engine mounts), the airplane is not affected by the requirements of paragraphs (g) and (h) of this AD. Figure 2 to Paragraph (i) of This AD--Airplane Manufacturer Serial Nos. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Airplane Manufacturer Serial Nos. ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4593 4602 4620 4637 4638 4642 4643 4644 4660 4677 4690 4696 4700 4701 4703 4706 4707 4710 4716 4719 4725 4726 4731 4736 4737 4741 4746 4751 4752 4753 4754 4755 4757 4761 4762 4772 4773 4774 4775 4779 4782 4783 4784 4786 4788 4790 4791 4798 4804 4813 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ (j) Parts Installation Prohibition As of the effective date of this AD, no person may install on any airplane any engine mount attachment pin having P/N 740-2022-501 with a serial number identified in figure 1 to paragraphs (h) and (j) of this AD. (k) Special Flight Permits Special flight permits, as described in Section 21.197 and Section 21.199 of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR 21.197 and 21.199), are not allowed. (l) Credit for Previous Actions This paragraph provides credit for actions required by paragraphs (g) and (h) of this AD, if those actions were performed before the [[Page 14693]] effective date of this AD using the service information specified in paragraphs (l)(1) and (l)(2) of this AD. (1) Airbus Service Bulletin A320-71-1064, dated November 5, 2014, which is not incorporated by reference in this AD. (2) Goodrich Aerostructures Service Bulletin V2500-NAC-71-0323, dated September 18, 2014, which is not incorporated by reference in 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: 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]. 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 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. (n) Related Information (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA Airworthiness Directive 2015-0004, dated January 13, 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-2015-2963. (2) Airbus 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. (3) Goodrich Aerostructures service information identified in this AD that is not incorporated by reference is available at the addresses specified in paragraphs (o)(4) 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 Service Bulletin A320-71-1064, Revision 01, dated April 1, 2015. (ii) Goodrich Aerostructures Service Bulletin V2500-NAC-71-0323, Revision 01, dated January 28, 2015. (3) For Airbus 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. (4) For Goodrich Aerostructures service information identified in this AD, contact UTC Aerospace Systems, ATTN: Christopher Newth-- V2500 A1/A5 Project Engineer, Aftermarket--Aerostructures; 850 Lagoon Drive, Chula Vista, CA; telephone 619-498-7505; email [email protected]. (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 March 7, 2016. Michael Kaszycki, Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2016-05700 Filed 3-17-16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue Part Number (P/N) 740–2022–501, intended
SW., Renton, WA. For information on for IAE V2500 series engines, have been
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION the availability of this material at the reported as non-compliant with the current
FAA, call 425–227–1221. It is also certification requirements, due to a quality
Federal Aviation Administration available on the Internet at http:// issue during manufacturing of the raw
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and locating Docket No. FAA–2015–
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2963; or in person at the Docket consequent reduced control of the aeroplane.
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Management Facility between 9 a.m. For the reasons described above, this
Administration (FAA), Department of [EASA] AD requires identification of the
and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
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except Federal holidays. The AD docket removal from service [replacement] of those
ACTION: Final rule. contains this AD, the regulatory pins.
evaluation, any comments received, and
SUMMARY: We are adopting a new other information. The street address for You may examine the MCAI in the AD
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and replacement of affected forward International Branch, ANM–116,
engine mount attachment pins. We are response to each comment.
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possible loss of an engine in-flight, and fax 425–227–1149. United Airlines (UAL) requested that
consequent reduced controllability of
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: paragraph (h) of the proposed AD be re-
the airplane.
written to clarify which attachment pin
DATES: This AD becomes effective April Discussion part numbers can be used as
22, 2016. We issued a notice of proposed replacement parts.
The Director of the Federal Register rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR We partially agree with the
approved the incorporation by reference part 39 by adding an AD that would commenter’s request. We agree to
of certain publications listed in this AD apply to all Airbus Model A319–131, provide clarification but we do not agree
as of April 22, 2016. –132, and –133 airplanes; Model A320– to revise paragraph (h) of this AD.
ADDRESSES: For Airbus service 232 and –233 airplanes; and Model Paragraph (h) of this AD states to
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information identified in this final rule, A321–131, –231, and –232 airplanes. replace with a serviceable part having a
contact Airbus, Airworthiness Office— The NPRM published in the Federal part number other than part number
EIAS, 1 Rond Point Maurice Bellonte, Register on July 30, 2015 (80 FR 45462) (P/N) 740–2022–501, and having a serial
31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone (‘‘the NPRM’’). number that is not identified in figure
+33 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61 93 44 The European Aviation Safety Agency 1 to paragraphs (h) and (j) of this AD.
51; email account.airworth-eas@ (EASA), which is the Technical Agent In other words, the replacement part
airbus.com; Internet http:// for the Member States of the European cannot have a combination of P/N 740–
www.airbus.com. Union, has issued EASA Airworthiness 2022–501 and any serial number that is
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Conclusion We are issuing this rulemaking under (b) Affected ADs
We reviewed the relevant data, the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII, None.
considered the comments received, and Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701:
(c) Applicability
determined that air safety and the General requirements.’’ Under that
section, Congress charges the FAA with This AD applies to the Airbus airplanes,
public interest require adopting this AD certificated in any category, identified in
with the changes described previously promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in
air commerce by prescribing regulations paragraphs (c)(1), (c)(2), and (c)(3) of this AD,
and minor editorial changes. We have all manufacturer serial numbers.
determined that these minor changes: for practices, methods, and procedures
(1) Model A319–131, –132, and –133
• Are consistent with the intent that the Administrator finds necessary for airplanes.
was proposed in the NPRM for safety in air commerce. This regulation (2) Model A320–232 and –233 airplanes.
correcting the unsafe condition; and is within the scope of that authority (3) Model A321–131, –231, and –232
• Do not add any additional burden because it addresses an unsafe condition airplanes.
upon the public than was already that is likely to exist or develop on
products identified in this rulemaking (d) Subject
proposed in the NPRM.
action. Air Transport Association (ATA) of
We also determined that these America Code 71, Power Plant.
changes will not increase the economic Regulatory Findings
burden on any operator or increase the (e) Reason
We determined that this AD will not
scope of this AD. have federalism implications under This AD was prompted by reports of
forward engine mount attachment pins that
Related Service Information Under Executive Order 13132. This AD will
were manufactured from discrepant raw
1 CFR Part 51 not have a substantial direct effect on material. We are issuing this AD to prevent
the States, on the relationship between failure of a forward engine mount attachment
Airbus has issued Service Bulletin
the national government and the States, pin, possible loss of an engine in-flight, and
A320–71–1064, Revision 01, dated April
or on the distribution of power and consequent reduced controllability of the
1, 2015; and Goodrich Aerostructures
responsibilities among the various airplane.
has issued Service Bulletin V2500–
levels of government.
NAC–71–0323, Revision 01, dated (f) Compliance
For the reasons discussed above, I
January 28, 2015. The service Comply with this AD within the
certify that this AD:
information describes procedures for an compliance times specified, unless already
1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory
inspection to determine the serial done.
action’’ under Executive Order 12866;
number of the attachment pins for the
2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the (g) Identification of Part Numbers for
forward engine mount crossbeam to
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures Forward Engine Mount and Attachment Pins
main beam for each engine, and
(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); Except as provided by paragraph (i) of this
replacement of affected pins. This
3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in AD, at the earliest of the times specified in
service information is reasonably
Alaska; and paragraphs (g)(1) through (g)(4) of this AD:
available because the interested parties
4. Will not have a significant For each engine, identify the part number of
have access to it through their normal
economic impact, positive or negative, the forward engine mount, and the part
course of business or by the means number and serial number of the attachment
on a substantial number of small entities
identified in the ADDRESSES section. pin for that forward engine mount, in
under the criteria of the Regulatory
Costs of Compliance Flexibility Act. accordance with the Accomplishment
Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A320–
We estimate that this AD affects 922 List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 71–1064, Revision 01, dated April 1, 2015;
airplanes of U.S. registry. and Goodrich Aerostructures Service Bulletin
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
We also estimate that it will take safety, Incorporation by reference, V2500–NAC–71–0323, Revision 01, dated
about 4 work-hours per product to Safety.
January 28, 2015. A review of airplane
comply with the basic requirements of maintenance records is acceptable in lieu of
this AD. The average labor rate is $85 Adoption of the Amendment this identification if the part number of the
per work-hour. Required parts will cost forward engine mount, and the part number
Accordingly, under the authority and serial number of the attachment pin for
about $0 per product. Based on these delegated to me by the Administrator,
figures, we estimate the cost of this AD that forward engine mount, can be
the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as conclusively determined from that review. If
on U.S. operators to be $313,480, or follows: any part number of the forward engine
$340 per product. mount, or part number or serial number of
In addition, we estimate that any PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS the attachment pins for the forward engine
necessary follow-on actions will take DIRECTIVES mount, cannot be identified: At the earliest
about 4 work-hours and require parts of the times specified in paragraphs (g)(1)
costing $1,724, for a cost of $2,064 per ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 through (g)(4) of this AD, contact the
attachment pin replacement. We have continues to read as follows: Manager, International Branch, ANM–116,
no way of determining the number of Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or the
aircraft that might need this action. European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA); or
§ 39.13 [Amended] Airbus’s EASA Design Organization
Authority for This Rulemaking Approval (DOA), for identification
■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
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Title 49 of the United States Code information.
the following new airworthiness (1) Within 24 months after the effective
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue directive (AD): date of this AD.
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, (2) At the next engine removal after the
section 106, describes the authority of 2016–06–03 Airbus: Amendment 39–18434.
Docket No. FAA–2015–2963; Directorate effective date of this AD.
the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII: Identifier 2015–NM–016–AD. (3) Within 7,500 flight hours after the
Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more effective date of this AD.
detail the scope of the Agency’s (a) Effective Date (4) Within 5,000 flight cycles after the
authority. This AD becomes effective April 22, 2016. effective date of this AD.
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effective date of this AD using the service (3) Goodrich Aerostructures service SUMMARY: We are superseding
information specified in paragraphs (l)(1) and information identified in this AD that is not Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2012–15–
(l)(2) of this AD. incorporated by reference is available at the 13, for certain The Boeing Company
(1) Airbus Service Bulletin A320–71–1064, addresses specified in paragraphs (o)(4) and
dated November 5, 2014, which is not
Model 747–100B SUD, 747–300, 747–
(o)(5) of this AD.
incorporated by reference in this AD. 400, and 747–400D series airplanes; and
(2) Goodrich Aerostructures Service (o) Material Incorporated by Reference Model 747–200B series airplanes having
Bulletin V2500–NAC–71–0323, dated (1) The Director of the Federal Register a stretched upper deck. AD 2012–15–13
September 18, 2014, which is not approved the incorporation by reference required inspections for cracking and
incorporated by reference in this AD. (IBR) of the service information listed in this discrepancies of certain fasteners;
paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR modification of the frame-to-tension-tie
(m) Other FAA AD Provisions
part 51. joints; repetitive post-modification
The following provisions also apply to this (2) You must use this service information
AD: inspections; related investigative and
as applicable to do the actions required by
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise. corrective actions if necessary; and
(AMOCs): The Manager, International (i) Airbus Service Bulletin A320–71–1064, repetitive inspections for cracking in the
Branch, ANM–116, Transport Airplane Revision 01, dated April 1, 2015. tension tie channels, and repair if
Directorate, FAA, has the authority to (ii) Goodrich Aerostructures Service necessary. For certain airplanes, AD
approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested Bulletin V2500–NAC–71–0323, Revision 01, 2012–15–13 also required an inspection
using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. dated January 28, 2015. to determine if the angle is installed
In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your (3) For Airbus service information
request to your principal inspector or local correctly, and re-installation if
identified in this AD, contact Airbus necessary; and an inspection at the
Flight Standards District Office, as Airworthiness Office—EIAS, 1 Rond Point
appropriate. If sending information directly fastener locations where the tension tie
Maurice Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex,
to the International Branch, send it to ATTN: France; telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 previously attached to the frame prior to
Sanjay Ralhan, Aerospace Engineer, 5 61 93 44 51; email account.airworth-eas@ certain modifications, and repair if
International Branch, ANM–116, Transport airbus.com; Internet http://www.airbus.com. necessary. This new AD adds a new
Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind inspection for cracking in the tension tie
(4) For Goodrich Aerostructures service
Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356;
information identified in this AD, contact channels and post-modification
telephone 425–227–1405; fax 425–227–1149.
UTC Aerospace Systems, ATTN: Christopher inspections of the modified tension ties
Information may be emailed to: 9-ANM-116-
Newth—V2500 A1/A5 Project Engineer, for cracking, and repair if necessary.
AMOC-REQUESTS@faa.gov. Before using
Aftermarket—Aerostructures; 850 Lagoon This AD was prompted by an evaluation
any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate
Drive, Chula Vista, CA; telephone 619–498–
principal inspector, or lacking a principal indicated that the upper deck is subject
7505; email christopher.newth@utas.utc.com.
inspector, the manager of the local flight to widespread fatigue damage (WFD).
(5) You may view this service information
standards district office/certificate holding We are issuing this AD to prevent
at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate,
district office. The AMOC approval letter fatigue cracking of the tension ties,
must specifically reference this AD. 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For
information on the availability of this shear webs, and frames of the upper
(2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any
requirement in this AD to obtain corrective material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221. deck, which could result in rapid
actions from a manufacturer, the action must (6) You may view this service information decompression and reduced structural
be accomplished using a method approved that is incorporated by reference at the integrity of the airplane.
by the Manager, International Branch, ANM– National Archives and Records
DATES: This AD is effective April 22,
116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or Administration (NARA). For information on
the availability of this material at NARA, call 2016.
the EASA; or Airbus’s EASA DOA. If The Director of the Federal Register
approved by the DOA, the approval must 202–741–6030, or go to: http://
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr- approved the incorporation by reference
include the DOA-authorized signature.
(3) Required for Compliance (RC): If any locations.html. of a certain publication listed in this AD
service information contains procedures or Issued in Renton, Washington, on March 7, as of April 22, 2016.
tests that are identified as RC, those 2016. The Director of the Federal Register
procedures and tests must be done to comply Michael Kaszycki, approved the incorporation by reference
with this AD; any procedures or tests that are of certain other publications listed in
not identified as RC are recommended. Those Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. this AD as of September 12, 2012 (77 FR
procedures and tests that are not identified 47267, August 8, 2012).
as RC may be deviated from using accepted [FR Doc. 2016–05700 Filed 3–17–16; 8:45 am]
The Director of the Federal Register
methods in accordance with the operator’s BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
maintenance or inspection program without
approved the incorporation by reference
obtaining approval of an AMOC, provided of a certain other publication listed in
the procedures and tests identified as RC can this AD as of November 28, 2007 (72 FR
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
be done and the airplane can be put back in 65655, November 23, 2007).
an airworthy condition. Any substitutions or Federal Aviation Administration ADDRESSES: For service information
changes to procedures or tests identified as identified in this final rule, contact
RC require approval of an AMOC. Boeing Commercial Airplanes,
14 CFR Part 39
(n) Related Information Attention: Data & Services Management,
[Docket No. FAA–2015–2961; Directorate P.O. Box 3707, MC 2H–65, Seattle, WA
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Identifier 2014–NM–145–AD; Amendment
Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA 39–18430; AD 2016–05–12]
98124–2207; telephone 206–544–5000,
Airworthiness Directive 2015–0004, dated extension 1; fax 206–766–5680; Internet
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January 13, 2015, for related information. RIN 2120–AA64 https://www.myboeingfleet.com. You
This MCAI may be found in the AD docket may view this referenced service
on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing information at the FAA, Transport
by searching for and locating Docket No. Company Airplanes
FAA–2015–2963.
Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue
(2) Airbus service information identified in AGENCY: Federal Aviation SW., Renton, WA. For information on
this AD that is not incorporated by reference Administration (FAA), DOT. the availability of this material at the
is available at the addresses specified in FAA, call 425–227–1221. It is also
ACTION: Final rule.
paragraphs (o)(3) and (o)(5) of this AD. available on the Internet at https://
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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 22, 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 14689 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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