81 FR 1494 - Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 8 (January 13, 2016)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 8 (January 13, 2016)
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[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 8 (Wednesday, January 13, 2016)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 1494-1497] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2016-00004] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2015-1990; Directorate Identifier 2015-NM-027-AD; Amendment 39-18364; AD 2016-01-05] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Final rule. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain The Boeing Company Model 737-400 series airplanes, as modified by a certain supplemental type certificate. This AD was prompted by the discovery of a design drawing error regarding placards that identified incorrect squibs and pressure switches for certain fire extinguisher bottles. This AD requires a detailed inspection of certain cargo placards to determine if they are the correct placards and in the correct location, a detailed inspection of the harnesses to verify that they are marked and installed correctly, and corrective action if necessary. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct incorrectly installed harnesses for the cargo fire suppression system bottles, which could result in an incorrect activation sequence of the bottles, the inability to suppress a cargo fire quickly, and a possible uncontrollable fire. DATES: This AD is effective February 17, 2016. [[Page 1495]] The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of February 17, 2016. ADDRESSES: For service information identified in this AD, contact Boeing Commercial Airplanes, Attention: Data & Services Management, P.O. Box 3707, MC 2H-65, Seattle, WA 98124-2207; telephone 206-544- 5000, extension 1; fax 206-766-5680; Internet https://www.myboeingfleet.com. You may view this referenced service information at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 425-227-1221. It is also available on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2015- 1990. 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- 1990; 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 address for the Docket Office (phone: 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: Paul DeVore, Aerospace Engineer, Systems and Propulsion Branch, ACE-116W, FAA, Wichita ACO, 1801 Airport Road, Room 100, Mid-Continent Airport, Wichita, KS 67209; phone: 316- 946-4142; fax: 316-946-4107; email: [email protected]. 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 certain The Boeing Company Model 737-400 series airplanes, as modified by a certain supplemental type certificate. The NPRM published in the Federal Register on July 2, 2015 (80 FR 38033). The NPRM was prompted by the discovery of a design drawing error regarding placards that identified incorrect squibs and pressure switches for certain fire extinguisher bottles. The NPRM proposed to require a detailed inspection of certain cargo placards to determine if they are the correct placards and in the correct location, a detailed inspection of the harnesses to verify that they are marked and installed correctly, and corrective action if necessary. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct incorrectly installed harnesses for the cargo fire suppression system bottles, which could result in an incorrect activation sequence of the bottles, the inability to suppress a cargo fire quickly, and a possible uncontrollable fire. Comments We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing this AD. We have considered the comments received. The European Aviation Safety Agency stated that it is following the progress of this activity of the NPRM (80 FR 38033, July 2, 2015). Boeing stated that the NPRM does not address any Boeing designs; therefore, Boeing can neither review the data, nor comment on the content of the NPRM, and that no file attachment accompanies its comment. Conclusion We reviewed the relevant data, considered the comments received, and determined that air safety and the public interest require adopting this AD as proposed except for minor editorial changes. We have determined that these minor changes:Are consistent with the intent that was proposed in the NPRM (80 FR 38033, July 2, 2015) for correcting the unsafe condition; and Do not add any additional burden upon the public than was already proposed in the NPRM (80 FR 38033, July 2, 2015). Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 We reviewed Advanced Aircraft Extinguishers Service Bulletin TFA10- 26-0020, Revision IR, dated January 12, 2015. The service information describes procedures for a detailed inspection of Advanced Aircraft Extinguishers cargo fire protection system placards to determine if they are the correct placards and in the correct location, and applicable corrective actions; and a detailed inspection of the harnesses to verify that they are correctly marked and installed, and doing steps C.(5) through C.(11) of Advanced Aircraft Extinguishers Service Bulletin TFA10-26-0020, Revision IR, dated January 12, 2015, if necessary. This service information is reasonably available because the interested parties have access to it through their normal course of business or by the means identified in the ADDRESSES section. Costs of Compliance We estimate that this AD affects 3 airplanes of U.S. registry. We estimate the following costs to comply with this AD: Estimated Costs ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cost per Cost on U.S. Action Labor cost Parts cost product operators ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Detailed inspection................. 2 work-hours x $85 per N/A $170 $510 hour = $170. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- We estimate the following costs to do any necessary corrective actions that will be required based on the results of the inspection. We have no way of determining the number of aircraft that might need these corrective actions: On-Condition Costs ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cost per Action Labor cost Parts cost product ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Corrective actions........................... 2 work-hours x $85 per hour = $900 $1,070 $170. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [[Page 1496]] According to the manufacturer, some of the costs of this 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 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 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): 2016-01-05 The Boeing Company: Amendment 39-18364; Docket No. FAA- 2015-1990; Directorate Identifier 2015-NM-027-AD. (a) Effective Date This AD is effective February 17, 2016. (b) Affected ADs None. (c) Applicability This AD applies to The Boeing Company Model 737-400 series airplanes, certificated in any category, having serial numbers 23865, 24231, 24706, 24474, 25417, 27003, 27149, 25375, 26281, 28661, and 28881, as modified by Supplemental Type Certificate ST01114WI (http://rgl.faa.gov/Regulatory_and_Guidance_Library/ rgstc.nsf/0/f9490633c04cbc8286257301006ed621/$FILE/ST01114WI.pdf). (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 26, Fire Protection. (e) Unsafe Condition This AD was prompted by the discovery of a design drawing error regarding placards that identified incorrect squibs and pressure switches for certain fire extinguisher bottles. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct incorrectly installed harnesses for the cargo fire suppression system bottles, which could result in an incorrect activation sequence of the bottles, the inability to suppress a cargo fire quickly, and a possible uncontrollable fire. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Placard Inspection Within 6 months after effective date of this AD, do a detailed inspection of Advanced Aircraft Extinguishers cargo fire protection system (FPS) placards to determine if they are the correct placards and in the correct location, and do all applicable corrective actions, in accordance with the ``SERVICE BULLETIN INSTRUCTIONS'' of Advanced Aircraft Extinguishers Service Bulletin TFA10-26-0020, Revision IR, dated January 12, 2015. Do all applicable corrective actions before further flight. (h) Harness Inspection Within 6 months after the effective date of this AD, do a detailed inspection of the harnesses to verify that they are correctly marked and installed, in accordance with the ``SERVICE BULLETIN INSTRUCTIONS'' of Advanced Aircraft Extinguishers Service Bulletin TFA10-26-0020, Revision IR, dated January 12, 2015. If any harness is not marked or installed correctly, before further flight, do steps C.(5) through C.(11) specified in and in accordance with the ``SERVICE BULLETIN INSTRUCTIONS'' of Advanced Aircraft Extinguishers Service Bulletin TFA10-26-0020, Revision IR, dated January 12, 2015, except as required by paragraph (i) of this AD. (i) Exception to the Service Information Specification Where Advanced Aircraft Extinguishers Service Bulletin TFA10-26- 0020, Revision IR, dated January 12, 2015, specifies contacting the manufacturer for appropriate action: Before further flight, repair in accordance with a method approved by the Manager, Wichita Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), FAA. (j) Special Flight Permit Special flight permits may be issued in accordance with sections 21.197 and 21.199 of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR 21.197 and 21.199) to operate the airplane, provided the airplane does not carry cargo in the lower cargo bay. (k) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs) (1) The Manager, Wichita ACO, FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your request to your principal inspector or local Flight Standards District Office, as appropriate. If sending information directly to the manager of the ACO, send it to the attention of the person identified in paragraph (l) of this AD. (2) Before using any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager of the local flight standards district office/certificate holding district office. (3) Except as required by paragraph (i) of this AD: For service information that contains steps that are labeled as Required for Compliance (RC), the provisions of paragraphs (k)(3)(i) and (k)(3)(ii) of this AD apply. (i) The steps labeled as RC, including substeps under an RC step and any figures identified in an RC step, must be done to comply with the AD. An AMOC is required for any deviations to RC steps, including substeps and identified figures. (ii) Steps not labeled 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 RC steps, including substeps and identified figures, can still be done as specified, and the airplane can be put back in an airworthy condition. (l) Related Information For more information about this AD, contact Paul C. DeVore, Aerospace Engineer, Systems and Propulsion Branch, ACE-116W, FAA, Wichita ACO, 1801 Airport Road, Room 100, Mid-Continent Airport, Wichita, [[Page 1497]] KS 67209; phone: 316-946-4142; fax: 316-946-4107; email: [email protected]. (m) 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 the AD specifies otherwise. (i) Advanced Aircraft Extinguishers Service Bulletin TFA10-26- 0020, Revision IR, dated January 12, 2015. (ii) Reserved. (3) For service information identified in this AD, contact Boeing Commercial Airplanes, Attention: Data & Services Management, P. O. Box 3707, MC 2H-65, Seattle, WA 98124-2207; telephone 206-544- 5000, extension 1; fax 206-766-5680; Internet https://www.myboeingfleet.com. (4) You may view this service information at 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. (5) 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 December 28, 2015. Philip Forde, Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2016-00004 Filed 1-12-16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under and washer by following the Compliance Main St., Blacksburg, Virginia 24606–3127,
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures Instructions, paragraphs 3 through 5, of Moog telephone 540/552–3011, or at
(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); Service Bulletin SB 14–02, Revision D, www.moog.com.
3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in undated, included as Annex A to Agusta (4) You may view this service information
Westland Bollettino Tecnico (BT) No. 139– at FAA, Office of the Regional Counsel,
Alaska to the extent that it justifies 404, dated December 22, 2014, except you are Southwest Region, 10101 Hillwood Pkwy,
making a regulatory distinction; and not required to discard parts. Room 6N–321, Fort Worth, TX 76177. For
4. Will not have a significant (2) Inspect the wall of the mounting plate information on the availability of this
economic impact, positive or negative, hole for a chatter mark, witness mark, or material at the FAA, call (817) 222–5110.
on a substantial number of small entities scoring. If there is a chatter mark, witness (5) You may view this service information
under the criteria of the Regulatory mark, or scoring, replace the slip ring with that is incorporated by reference at the
Flexibility Act. a slip ring that is not listed in paragraph (a) National Archives and Records
We prepared an economic evaluation of this AD. Administration (NARA). For information on
of the estimated costs to comply with (3) Determine the depth of the mounting the availability of this material at NARA, call
plate hole. If the depth exceeds the grip (202) 741–6030, or go to: http://
this AD and placed it in the AD docket.
length of the screw, replace the slip ring with www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 a slip ring that is not listed in paragraph (a) locations.html.
of this AD.
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation (4) Re-identify the slip ring by marking a Issued in Fort Worth, Texas, on December
safety, Incorporation by reference, letter ‘‘T’’ after the serial number with 28, 2015.
Safety. permanent black pen and applying acrylic Lance T. Gant,
lacquer (CO81 or equivalent). Manager, Rotorcraft Directorate, Aircraft
Adoption of the Amendment (5) Do not install an affected slip ring on Certification Service.
Accordingly, under the authority any helicopter unless the slip ring has passed [FR Doc. 2016–00013 Filed 1–12–16; 8:45 am]
delegated to me by the Administrator, the inspections in accordance with this AD.
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as (f) Alternative Methods of Compliance
follows: (AMOCs)
(1) The Manager, Safety Management DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS Group, FAA, may approve AMOCs for this
DIRECTIVES AD. Send your proposal to: Martin R. Crane, Federal Aviation Administration
Aviation Safety Engineer, Safety Management
■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 Group, Rotorcraft Directorate, FAA, 10101 14 CFR Part 39
continues to read as follows: Hillwood Pkwy, Fort Worth, TX 76177;
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. telephone (817) 222–5110; email 9-ASW- [Docket No. FAA–2015–1990; Directorate
FTW-AMOC-Requests@faa.gov. Identifier 2015–NM–027–AD; Amendment
§ 39.13 [Amended] (2) For operations conducted under a 14 39–18364; AD 2016–01–05]
■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding CFR part 119 operating certificate or under
14 CFR part 91, subpart K, we suggest that RIN 2120–AA64
the following new airworthiness you notify your principal inspector, or
directive (AD): lacking a principal inspector, the manager of Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing
2016–01–06 Agusta S.p.A.: Amendment 39– the local flight standards district office or Company Airplanes
18365; Docket No. FAA–2015–8695; certificate holding district office, before
Directorate Identifier 2015–SW–042–AD. operating any aircraft complying with this AGENCY: Federal Aviation
AD through an AMOC. Administration (FAA), DOT.
(a) Applicability
(g) Additional Information ACTION: Final rule.
This AD applies to Model AB139 and
AW139 helicopters, certificated in any The subject of this AD is addressed in
European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD
SUMMARY: We are adopting a new
category, with a Full Icing Protection System
tail rotor slip ring (slip ring) part number (P/ No. 2015–0155, dated July 28, 2015. You may airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
N) 4G6420V00151, P/N 4G6420V00152, or P/ view the EASA AD on the Internet at The Boeing Company Model 737–400
N 4G6420V00153 installed, except a slip ring http://www.regulations.gov by searching for series airplanes, as modified by a certain
with a letter ‘‘T’’ after the serial number or and locating it in Docket No. FAA–2015– supplemental type certificate. This AD
marked with ‘‘MOD 1.’’ 8695. was prompted by the discovery of a
(b) Unsafe Condition (h) Subject design drawing error regarding placards
that identified incorrect squibs and
This AD defines the unsafe condition as a Joint Aircraft Service Component (JASC)
loose or missing screw connecting the Code: 3060 Propeller/Rotor Anti-ice/De-Ice pressure switches for certain fire
mounting flange and the slip ring body. This System. extinguisher bottles. This AD requires a
condition could result in separation of the detailed inspection of certain cargo
(i) Material Incorporated by Reference placards to determine if they are the
mounting flange from the slip ring body and
subsequent loss of control of the helicopter. (1) The Director of the Federal Register correct placards and in the correct
approved the incorporation by reference of location, a detailed inspection of the
(c) Effective Date the service information listed in this
harnesses to verify that they are marked
This AD becomes effective January 28, paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR
part 51. and installed correctly, and corrective
2016.
(2) You must use this service information action if necessary. We are issuing this
(d) Compliance as applicable to do the actions required by AD to detect and correct incorrectly
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You are responsible for performing each this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. installed harnesses for the cargo fire
action required by this AD within the (i) AgustaWestland Bollettino Technico suppression system bottles, which could
specified compliance time unless it has No. 139–404, dated December 22, 2014, result in an incorrect activation
already been accomplished prior to that time. including Annex A, Moog Service Bulletin sequence of the bottles, the inability to
SB 14–02, Revision D, undated.
(e) Required Actions suppress a cargo fire quickly, and a
(ii) Reserved.
Within 25 hours time-in-service: (3) For service information identified in possible uncontrollable fire.
(1) Remove each slip ring from the this AD, contact Moog Inc., Components DATES: This AD is effective February 17,
helicopter. Remove each lockwire, fastener, Group, Blacksburg Operations, 1213 North 2016.
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According to the manufacturer, some PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS ‘‘SERVICE BULLETIN INSTRUCTIONS’’ of
of the costs of this AD may be covered DIRECTIVES Advanced Aircraft Extinguishers Service
under warranty, thereby reducing the Bulletin TFA10–26–0020, Revision IR, dated
cost impact on affected individuals. We ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 January 12, 2015. If any harness is not
continues to read as follows: marked or installed correctly, before further
do not control warranty coverage for flight, do steps C.(5) through C.(11) specified
affected individuals. As a result, we Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. in and in accordance with the ‘‘SERVICE
have included all costs in our cost BULLETIN INSTRUCTIONS’’ of Advanced
estimate. § 39.13 [Amended]
Aircraft Extinguishers Service Bulletin
■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding TFA10–26–0020, Revision IR, dated January
Authority for This Rulemaking
the following new airworthiness 12, 2015, except as required by paragraph (i)
Title 49 of the United States Code directive (AD): of this AD.
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue
2016–01–05 The Boeing Company: (i) Exception to the Service Information
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, Amendment 39–18364; Docket No. Specification
section 106, describes the authority of FAA–2015–1990; Directorate Identifier Where Advanced Aircraft Extinguishers
the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII: 2015–NM–027–AD. Service Bulletin TFA10–26–0020, Revision
Aviation Programs, describes in more IR, dated January 12, 2015, specifies
(a) Effective Date
detail the scope of the Agency’s contacting the manufacturer for appropriate
authority. This AD is effective February 17, 2016.
action: Before further flight, repair in
We are issuing this rulemaking under (b) Affected ADs accordance with a method approved by the
the authority described in Subtitle VII, None. Manager, Wichita Aircraft Certification Office
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: (ACO), FAA.
‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that (c) Applicability
(j) Special Flight Permit
section, Congress charges the FAA with This AD applies to The Boeing Company
Model 737–400 series airplanes, certificated Special flight permits may be issued in
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in
in any category, having serial numbers accordance with sections 21.197 and 21.199
air commerce by prescribing regulations of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR
for practices, methods, and procedures 23865, 24231, 24706, 24474, 25417, 27003,
27149, 25375, 26281, 28661, and 28881, as 21.197 and 21.199) to operate the airplane,
the Administrator finds necessary for provided the airplane does not carry cargo in
modified by Supplemental Type Certificate
safety in air commerce. This regulation ST01114WI (http://rgl.faa.gov/Regulatory_ the lower cargo bay.
is within the scope of that authority and_Guidance_Library/rgstc.nsf/0/ (k) Alternative Methods of Compliance
because it addresses an unsafe condition f9490633c04cbc8286257301006ed621/$FILE/ (AMOCs)
that is likely to exist or develop on ST01114WI.pdf).
(1) The Manager, Wichita ACO, FAA, has
products identified in this rulemaking
(d) Subject the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD,
action. if requested using the procedures found in 14
Air Transport Association (ATA) of
Regulatory Findings America Code 26, Fire Protection. CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19,
send your request to your principal inspector
This AD will not have federalism (e) Unsafe Condition or local Flight Standards District Office, as
implications under Executive Order This AD was prompted by the discovery of appropriate. If sending information directly
13132. This AD will not have a a design drawing error regarding placards to the manager of the ACO, send it to the
substantial direct effect on the States, on that identified incorrect squibs and pressure attention of the person identified in
the relationship between the national switches for certain fire extinguisher bottles. paragraph (l) of this AD.
government and the States, or on the We are issuing this AD to detect and correct (2) Before using any approved AMOC,
distribution of power and incorrectly installed harnesses for the cargo notify your appropriate principal inspector,
fire suppression system bottles, which could or lacking a principal inspector, the manager
responsibilities among the various of the local flight standards district office/
levels of government. result in an incorrect activation sequence of
the bottles, the inability to suppress a cargo certificate holding district office.
For the reasons discussed above, I (3) Except as required by paragraph (i) of
fire quickly, and a possible uncontrollable
certify that this AD: fire. this AD: For service information that
(1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory contains steps that are labeled as Required
action’’ under Executive Order 12866, (f) Compliance for Compliance (RC), the provisions of
(2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under Comply with this AD within the paragraphs (k)(3)(i) and (k)(3)(ii) of this AD
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures compliance times specified, unless already apply.
(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979), done. (i) The steps labeled as RC, including
(3) Will not affect intrastate aviation substeps under an RC step and any figures
(g) Placard Inspection identified in an RC step, must be done to
in Alaska, and
Within 6 months after effective date of this comply with the AD. An AMOC is required
(4) Will not have a significant AD, do a detailed inspection of Advanced for any deviations to RC steps, including
economic impact, positive or negative, Aircraft Extinguishers cargo fire protection substeps and identified figures.
on a substantial number of small entities system (FPS) placards to determine if they (ii) Steps not labeled as RC may be
under the criteria of the Regulatory are the correct placards and in the correct deviated from using accepted methods in
Flexibility Act. location, and do all applicable corrective accordance with the operator’s maintenance
actions, in accordance with the ‘‘SERVICE or inspection program without obtaining
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 BULLETIN INSTRUCTIONS’’ of Advanced approval of an AMOC, provided the RC steps,
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation Aircraft Extinguishers Service Bulletin including substeps and identified figures, can
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safety, Incorporation by reference, TFA10–26–0020, Revision IR, dated January still be done as specified, and the airplane
Safety. 12, 2015. Do all applicable corrective actions can be put back in an airworthy condition.
before further flight.
(l) Related Information
Adoption of the Amendment
(h) Harness Inspection For more information about this AD,
Accordingly, under the authority Within 6 months after the effective date of contact Paul C. DeVore, Aerospace Engineer,
delegated to me by the Administrator, this AD, do a detailed inspection of the Systems and Propulsion Branch, ACE–116W,
the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as harnesses to verify that they are correctly FAA, Wichita ACO, 1801 Airport Road,
follows: marked and installed, in accordance with the Room 100, Mid-Continent Airport, Wichita,
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KS 67209; phone: 316–946–4142; fax: 316– flange of the keel beam, and repair if 98057–3356; telephone 425–227–1138;
946–4107; email: paul.devore@faa.gov. necessary. This new AD requires fax 425–227–1149.
(m) Material Incorporated by Reference changing the inspection compliance SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
(1) The Director of the Federal Register times, and, for certain airplanes, adding
a one-time ultrasonic inspection for Discussion
approved the incorporation by reference
(IBR) of the service information listed in this cracking at a certain fastener hole. This We issued a notice of proposed
paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR new AD also provides optional rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
part 51. terminating action for the repetitive part 39 to supersede AD 2011–24–05,
(2) You must use this service information inspections. This AD was prompted by Amendment 39–16869 (76 FR 73496,
as applicable to do the actions required by a determination that the rototest November 29, 2011). AD 2011–24–05
this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. inspection and applicable corrective applied to certain Airbus Model A330–
(i) Advanced Aircraft Extinguishers Service
Bulletin TFA10–26–0020, Revision IR, dated
actions of a certain fastener hole were 201, –202, –203, –223, –243, –301, –302,
January 12, 2015. inadvertently omitted from the –303, –321, –322, –323, –341, –342, and
(ii) Reserved. requirements in AD 2011–24–05. We are –343 airplanes; and Model A340–200
(3) For service information identified in issuing this AD to detect and correct and –300 series airplanes. The NPRM
this AD, contact Boeing Commercial cracking of the fastener holes, which published in the Federal Register on
Airplanes, Attention: Data & Services could result in rupture of the keel beam, May 4, 2015 (80 FR 25249).
Management, P. O. Box 3707, MC 2H–65, and consequent reduced structural The European Aviation Safety Agency
Seattle, WA 98124–2207; telephone 206– integrity of the airplane. (EASA), which is the Technical Agent
544–5000, extension 1; fax 206–766–5680;
DATES: This AD becomes effective for the Member States of the European
Internet https://www.myboeingfleet.com.
(4) You may view this service information February 17, 2016. Union, has issued EASA Airworthiness
at FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 The Director of the Federal Register Directive 2014–0010R1, dated May 5,
Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For approved the incorporation by reference 2014 (referred to after this as the
information on the availability of this of certain publications listed in this AD Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness
material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221. as of February 17, 2016. Information, or ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct
(5) You may view this service information The Director of the Federal Register an unsafe condition for certain Airbus
that is incorporated by reference at the approved the incorporation by reference Model A330–201, –202, –203, –223,
National Archives and Records –243, –301, –302, –303, –321, –322,
of certain other publications listed in
Administration (NARA). For information on
the availability of this material at NARA, call this AD as of January 3, 2012 (76 FR –323, –341, –342, and –343 airplanes;
202–741–6030, or go to: http:// 73496, November 29, 2011). and Model A340–200 and –300 series
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr- The Director of the Federal Register airplanes. The MCAI states:
locations.html. approved the incorporation by reference During A330 and A340 aeroplanes fatigue
of certain other publications listed in tests, cracks were detected on the RH [right-
Issued in Renton, Washington, on this AD as of September 13, 2007 (72 FR hand] and LH [left-hand] sides between the
December 28, 2015. 44731, August 9, 2007). crossing area of the keel beam fitting and the
Philip Forde, ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD front spar of the Centre Wing Box (CWB).
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane docket on the Internet at http:// This condition, if not detected and
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. www.regulations.gov/ corrected, could lead to keel beam rupture
[FR Doc. 2016–00004 Filed 1–12–16; 8:45 am] which would affect the structural integrity of
#!docketDetail;D=FAA-2015-0937; or in the area.
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P person at the Docket Management Prompted by this potential unsafe
Facility, U.S. Department of condition, EASA issued AD 2006–0315
Transportation, Docket Operations, M– [http://ad.easa.europa.eu/blob/easa_ad_
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room 2006_0315.pdf/AD_2006-0315] (later revised
W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., to R1) to require repetitive special detailed
Federal Aviation Administration inspections (SDI) [rotating probe inspection
Washington, DC.
For service information identified in for cracking] on the horizontal flange of the
14 CFR Part 39 this final rule, contact Airbus SAS, keel beam in the area of first fastener hole aft
[Docket No. FAA–2015–0937; Directorate Airworthiness Office—EAL, 1 Rond of Frame (FR) 40 in order to maintain the
Identifier 2014–NM–024–AD; Amendment structural integrity of the aeroplane.
Point Maurice Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac After that [EASA] AD was issued, EASA
39–18348; AD 2015–25–10] Cedex, France; telephone +33 5 61 93 36 issued AD 2010–0024 [which corresponds to
RIN 2120–AA64 96; fax +33 5 61 93 45 80; email FAA AD 2011–24–05, Amendment 39–16869
airworthiness.A330-A340@airbus.com; (76 FR 73496, November 29, 2011)], retaining
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Internet http://www.airbus.com. You the inspection requirements of EASA AD
Airplanes may view this referenced service 2006–0315R1 [http://ad.easa.europa.eu/blob/
information at the FAA, Transport easa_ad_2006_0315R1.pdf/AD_2006-
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue 0315R1], which was superseded, extending
Administration (FAA), Department of SW., Renton, WA. For information on the applicability to aeroplanes with Airbus
Transportation (DOT). the availability of this material at the
Mod 49202 embodied, and reducing the
ACTION: Final rule. inspection thresholds and intervals.
FAA, call 425–227–1221. It is also Since that [EASA] AD [2010–0024] was
SUMMARY: We are superseding available on the Internet at http:// issued, a new fatigue and damage tolerance
asabaliauskas on DSK5VPTVN1PROD with RULES
Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2011–24– www.regulations.gov by searching for evaluation has been conducted by Airbus,
05 for certain Airbus Model A330–201, and locating Docket No. FAA–2015– which concluded that due to the aeroplane
–202, –203, –223, –243, –301, –302, 0937. utilization, the current inspection threshold
and intervals have to be modified.
–303, –321, –322, –323, –341, –342, and FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
In addition, it was determined that the
–343 airplanes, and Model A340–200 Vladimir Ulyanov, Aerospace Engineer, rototest inspection of fastener hole Nr 6,
and –300 series airplanes. AD 2011–24– International Branch, ANM–116, necessary to ensure that no crack was left
05 required repetitive inspections for Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, unrepaired at the time of fastener hole cold
cracking of the hole(s) of the horizontal 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA working, was inadvertently not included in
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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 is effective February 17, 2016. | |
| Contact | Paul DeVore, Aerospace Engineer, Systems and Propulsion Branch, ACE-116W, FAA, Wichita ACO, 1801 Airport Road, Room 100, Mid-Continent Airport, Wichita, KS 67209; phone: 316- 946-4142; fax: 316-946-4107; email: [email protected] | |
| FR Citation | 81 FR 1494 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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