81 FR 17365 - Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 60 (March 29, 2016)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 60 (March 29, 2016)
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| FR Document | 2016-06528 |
[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 60 (Tuesday, March 29, 2016)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 17365-17367] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2016-06528] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2015-4816; Directorate Identifier 2014-NM-238-AD; Amendment 39-18444; AD 2016-06-13] 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 certain Airbus Model A319, A320, and A321 series airplanes. This AD was prompted by investigations that revealed that the cover seal of the brake dual distribution valve (BDDV) was damaged and did not ensure efficient sealing. This AD requires modifying the BDDVs having certain part numbers; modifying the drain hose of the BDDV; checking for the presence of water, ice, and hydraulic fluid; re-identifying the BDDV; and doing related investigative and corrective actions if necessary. We are issuing this AD to prevent damage to the BDDV, which could lead to water ingestion in the BDDV and freezing of the BDDV in flight, possibly resulting in loss of braking system function after landing. DATES: This AD is effective May 3, 2016. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of May 3, 2016. ADDRESSES: For 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 account.airworth-eas@airbus.com; 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. It is also available on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2015- 4816. 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- 4816; 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 certain Airbus Model A319, A320, and A321 series airplanes. The NPRM published in the Federal Register on November 19, 2015 (80 FR 72401) (``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 2014-0251R1, dated December 17, 2014 (referred to after this as the Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or ``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for certain Airbus Model A319, A320, and A321 series airplanes. The MCAI states: In 1998, an operator experienced a dual loss of braking systems. Investigation results revealed that the cover seal of the Brake Dual Distribution Valve (BDDV) was damaged and did not ensure the sealing efficiency. This condition, if not corrected, could lead to water ingestion in the BDDV and freezing of the BDDV in flight, possibly resulting in loss of braking system function after landing. [The Directorate General for Civil Aviation] (DGAC) France issued AD 2000-258-146 [http://ad.easa.europa.eu/blob/20002580tb_superseded.pdf/AD_F-2000-258-146_1] [which corresponds to certain actions in FAA AD 2001-15-10, Amendment 39-12344 (66 FR 39413, July 31, 2001)] to require modification of the BDDV with a new cover and installation of a draining tube with a cap. Since that French AD was issued, following a new event, Airbus developed a modification of the BDDV drain tube which will leave it open, ensuring continuous drainage of any ingested water, thereby preventing freezing of the brake system. For the reasons described above, EASA issued [another AD] * * *, to require modification of the BDDV drain tube. Since that [EASA] AD was issued, comments were received that indicated a need for correction and clarification. Consequently, this [EASA] AD is revised to add a Note to Table 1 and to amend paragraph (3). The modification includes a check for the presence of water, ice, and hydraulic fluid, and related investigative and corrective actions if necessary. Related investigative actions include an inspection for corrosion. Corrective actions include replacing the BDDV. 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- 4816. Comments We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing this AD. We considered the comment received. [[Page 17366]] United Airlines had no objection to the NPRM. Conclusion We reviewed the relevant data, considered the comment 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 for correcting the unsafe condition; and Do not add any additional burden upon the public than was already proposed in the NPRM. Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 We reviewed Airbus Service Bulletin A320-32-1415, dated September 2, 2014. The service information describes procedures for modifying the BDDVs having certain part numbers; modifying the drain hose of the BDDV; checking for the presence of water, ice, and hydraulic fluid; re- identifying the BDDV; and doing related investigative and corrective actions 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 953 airplanes of U.S. registry. We also estimate that it would take about 6 work-hours per product to comply with the basic requirements of this AD. The average labor rate is $85 per work-hour. Required parts cost about $421 per product. Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of this AD on U.S. operators to be $887,243, or $931 per product. 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): 2016-06-13 Airbus: Amendment 39-18444. Docket No. FAA-2015-4816; Directorate Identifier 2014-NM-238-AD. (a) Effective Date This AD is effective May 3, 2016. (b) Affected ADs None. (c) Applicability This AD applies to the airplanes identified in paragraphs (c)(1) through (c)(3) of this AD, certificated in any category, all manufacturer serial numbers, except those on which Airbus Modification 26925 has been embodied in production. (1) Airbus Model A319-111, -112, -113, -114, -115, -131, -132, and -133 airplanes. (2) Airbus Model A320-211, -212, -214, -231, -232, and -233 airplanes. (3) Airbus Model A321-111, -112, -131, -211, -212, -213, -231, and -232 airplanes. (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 32, Landing Gear. (e) Reason This AD was prompted by investigations that revealed that the cover seal of the BDDV was damaged and did not ensure efficient sealing. We are issuing this AD to prevent damage to the BDDV, which could lead to water ingestion in the BDDV and freezing of the BDDV in flight, possibly resulting in loss of braking system function after landing. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Modification and Re-Identification Within 24 months after the effective date of this AD, modify the BDDV having a part number listed in the column ``Old Part Number'' in table 1 to paragraph (g) of this AD; modify the drain hose of the affected BDDV; check for the presence of water, ice, and hydraulic fluid; and re-identify the BDDV to the corresponding part number, as applicable, as listed as ``New Part Number'' in table 1 to paragraph (g) of this AD; and do all applicable related investigative and corrective actions; in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A320-32-1415, dated September 2, 2014. Do all applicable related investigative and corrective actions before further flight. Table 1 to Paragraph (g) of This AD--BDDV Part Number Re-Identification ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Old part number New part number ------------------------------------------------------------------------ A25434006-3 A25434006-3000 A25434005-101 A25434005-1010 A25434005-201 A25434005-2010 A25434005-301 A25434005-3010 A25434005-401 A25434005-4010 A25434006-101 A25434006-1010 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Note 1 to table 1 to paragraph (g) of this AD: The part number listed in table 1 to paragraph (g) of this AD can have an ``A'' or ``B'' suffix, which is an indication of the amendment level of the BDDV. This does not affect compliance with this AD. (h) Parts Installation Limitations As of the applicable time specified in paragraph (h)(1) or (h)(2) of this AD, no person may install a BDDV having a part number listed as ``Old Part Number'' in table 1 to paragraph (g) of this AD, on any airplane. (1) For any airplane that, on the effective date of this AD, has a BDDV installed with a part number listed as ``Old Part Number'' in table 1 to paragraph (g) of this AD: After modification of the airplane, as required by paragraph (g) of this AD. [[Page 17367]] (2) For any airplane that, on the effective date of this AD, has a BDDV installed with a part number listed as ``New Part Number'' in table 1 to paragraph (g) of this AD, or has a BDDV installed with a part number not listed in table 1 to paragraph (g) of this AD: As of the effective date of this AD. (i) Other FAA AD Provisions The following provisions also apply to this AD: (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your request to your principal inspector or local Flight Standards District Office, as appropriate. If sending information directly to the International Branch, send it to ATTN: 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: 9-ANM-116-AMOC-REQUESTS@faa.gov. Before using any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager of the local flight standards district office/certificate holding district office. The AMOC approval letter must specifically reference this AD. (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any requirement in this AD to obtain corrective actions from a manufacturer, the action must be accomplished using a method approved by the Manager, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA); or Airbus's EASA Design Organization Approval (DOA). If approved by the DOA, the approval must include the DOA-authorized signature. (3) Required for Compliance (RC): If any service information contains procedures or tests that are identified as RC, those procedures and tests must be done to comply with this AD; any procedures or tests that are not identified as RC are recommended. Those procedures and tests that are not identified as RC may be deviated from using accepted methods in accordance with the operator's maintenance or inspection program without obtaining approval of an AMOC, provided the procedures and tests identified as RC can be done and the airplane can be put back in an airworthy condition. Any substitutions or changes to procedures or tests identified as RC require approval of an AMOC. (j) Related Information Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA Airworthiness Directive 2014-0251R1, dated December 17, 2014, 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-2015-4816. (k) 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 A320-32-1415, dated September 2, 2014. (ii) Reserved. (3) 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 account.airworth-eas@airbus.com; Internet http://www.airbus.com. (4) 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. (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 March 16, 2016. Michael Kaszycki, Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2016-06528 Filed 3-28-16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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occupants or the structural integrity of ensure efficient sealing. This AD Discussion
the property; requires modifying the BDDVs having
We issued a notice of proposed
(iv) The originating lender used an certain part numbers; modifying the
rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
appraiser that was not properly licensed drain hose of the BDDV; checking for
part 39 by adding an AD that would
or certified, as appropriate, to make the presence of water, ice, and hydraulic
apply to certain Airbus Model A319,
residential real estate appraisal in fluid; re-identifying the BDDV; and
A320, and A321 series airplanes. The
accordance with § 3555.103(a); or, doing related investigative and NPRM published in the Federal
(2) To indemnify the Agency for the corrective actions if necessary. We are Register on November 19, 2015 (80 FR
loss regardless of how long ago the loan issuing this AD to prevent damage to the 72401) (‘‘the NPRM’’).
closed or the default occurred, if the BDDV, which could lead to water
Agency determines that fraud or The European Aviation Safety Agency
ingestion in the BDDV and freezing of
misrepresentation was involved with (EASA), which is the Technical Agent
the BDDV in flight, possibly resulting in
the origination of the loan. for the Member States of the European
loss of braking system function after
(3) In addition, the Agency may use Union, has issued EASA Airworthiness
landing.
any other legal remedies it has against Directive 2014–0251R1, dated December
the originating lender. DATES: This AD is effective May 3, 2016. 17, 2014 (referred to after this as the
Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness
* * * * * The Director of the Federal Register Information, or ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct
■ 5. Add § 3555.109 to read as follows: approved the incorporation by reference an unsafe condition for certain Airbus
of a certain publication listed in this AD Model A319, A320, and A321 series
§ 3555.109 Qualified Mortgage as of May 3, 2016. airplanes. The MCAI states:
A qualified mortgage is a guaranteed
ADDRESSES: For service information In 1998, an operator experienced a dual
loan meeting the requirements of this
identified in this final rule, contact loss of braking systems. Investigation results
part and applicable Agency guidance, as
Airbus, Airworthiness Office—EIAS, 1 revealed that the cover seal of the Brake Dual
well as the requirements in 12 CFR Distribution Valve (BDDV) was damaged and
Rond Point Maurice Bellonte, 31707
1026.43(e)(i) through (iii) and 12 CFR did not ensure the sealing efficiency.
1026.43(e)(3). An extension of credit Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone +33 5
61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61 93 44 51; email This condition, if not corrected, could lead
made pursuant to a program to water ingestion in the BDDV and freezing
administered by a State Housing account.airworth-eas@airbus.com; of the BDDV in flight, possibly resulting in
Finance Agency is exempt from this Internet http://www.airbus.com. You loss of braking system function after landing.
requirement as defined in 12 CFR may view this referenced service [The Directorate General for Civil Aviation]
1026.43(a)(3)(iv). Lenders will be information at the FAA, Transport (DGAC) France issued AD 2000–258–146
allowed to cure unintentional errors and Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue [http://ad.easa.europa.eu/blob/20002580tb_
SW., Renton, WA. For information on superseded.pdf/AD_F-2000-258-146_1]
retain the qualified mortgage status if [which corresponds to certain actions in FAA
the conditions set in 12 CFR 1026.31(h) the availability of this material at the
FAA, call 425–227–1221. It is also AD 2001–15–10, Amendment 39–12344 (66
are met. FR 39413, July 31, 2001)] to require
available on the Internet at http:// modification of the BDDV with a new cover
Dated: February 18, 2016. www.regulations.gov by searching for
Tony Hernandez, and installation of a draining tube with a cap.
and locating Docket No. FAA–2015– Since that French AD was issued,
Administrator, Rural Housing Service. 4816. following a new event, Airbus developed a
[FR Doc. 2016–07049 Filed 3–28–16; 8:45 am] modification of the BDDV drain tube which
Examining the AD Docket will leave it open, ensuring continuous
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drainage of any ingested water, thereby
You may examine the AD docket on preventing freezing of the brake system.
the Internet at http:// For the reasons described above, EASA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION www.regulations.gov by searching for issued [another AD] * * *, to require
and locating Docket No. FAA–2015– modification of the BDDV drain tube.
Federal Aviation Administration 4816; or in person at the Docket Since that [EASA] AD was issued,
Management Facility between 9 a.m. comments were received that indicated a
14 CFR Part 39 and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, need for correction and clarification.
except Federal holidays. The AD docket Consequently, this [EASA] AD is revised to
[Docket No. FAA–2015–4816; Directorate add a Note to Table 1 and to amend
Identifier 2014–NM–238–AD; Amendment contains this AD, the regulatory
paragraph (3).
39–18444; AD 2016–06–13] evaluation, any comments received, and
other information. The street address for The modification includes a check for
RIN 2120–AA64 the Docket Office (telephone 800–647– the presence of water, ice, and hydraulic
5527) is Docket Management Facility, fluid, and related investigative and
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus
U.S. Department of Transportation, corrective actions if necessary. Related
Airplanes
Docket Operations, M–30, West investigative actions include an
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140, inspection for corrosion. Corrective
Administration (FAA), Department of 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., actions include replacing the BDDV.
Transportation (DOT). Washington, DC 20590. You may examine the MCAI in the AD
ACTION: Final rule. docket on the Internet at http://
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
www.regulations.gov by searching for
Sanjay Ralhan, Aerospace Engineer,
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SUMMARY: We are adopting a new and locating Docket No. FAA–2015–
International Branch, ANM–116,
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain 4816.
Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA,
Airbus Model A319, A320, and A321
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA Comments
series airplanes. This AD was prompted
98057–3356; telephone 425–227–1405;
by investigations that revealed that the We gave the public the opportunity to
fax 425–227–1149.
cover seal of the brake dual distribution participate in developing this AD. We
valve (BDDV) was damaged and did not SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: considered the comment received.
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United Airlines had no objection to the because it addresses an unsafe condition (2) Airbus Model A320–211, –212, –214,
NPRM. that is likely to exist or develop on –231, –232, and –233 airplanes.
products identified in this rulemaking (3) Airbus Model A321–111, –112, –131,
Conclusion –211, –212, –213, –231, and –232 airplanes.
action.
We reviewed the relevant data, (d) Subject
considered the comment received, and Regulatory Findings
Air Transport Association (ATA) of
determined that air safety and the We determined that this AD will not America Code 32, Landing Gear.
public interest require adopting this AD have federalism implications under
as proposed, except for minor editorial Executive Order 13132. This AD will (e) Reason
changes. We have determined that these not have a substantial direct effect on This AD was prompted by investigations
minor changes: the States, on the relationship between that revealed that the cover seal of the BDDV
• Are consistent with the intent that the national government and the States, was damaged and did not ensure efficient
was proposed in the NPRM for or on the distribution of power and sealing. We are issuing this AD to prevent
damage to the BDDV, which could lead to
correcting the unsafe condition; and responsibilities among the various water ingestion in the BDDV and freezing of
• Do not add any additional burden levels of government. the BDDV in flight, possibly resulting in loss
upon the public than was already For the reasons discussed above, I of braking system function after landing.
proposed in the NPRM. certify that this AD:
1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory (f) Compliance
Related Service Information Under 1
action’’ under Executive Order 12866; Comply with this AD within the
CFR Part 51 2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the compliance times specified, unless already
We reviewed Airbus Service Bulletin DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures done.
A320–32–1415, dated September 2, (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); (g) Modification and Re-Identification
2014. The service information describes 3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in
Within 24 months after the effective date
procedures for modifying the BDDVs Alaska; and of this AD, modify the BDDV having a part
having certain part numbers; modifying 4. Will not have a significant number listed in the column ‘‘Old Part
the drain hose of the BDDV; checking economic impact, positive or negative, Number’’ in table 1 to paragraph (g) of this
for the presence of water, ice, and on a substantial number of small entities AD; modify the drain hose of the affected
hydraulic fluid; re-identifying the under the criteria of the Regulatory BDDV; check for the presence of water, ice,
BDDV; and doing related investigative Flexibility Act. and hydraulic fluid; and re-identify the
and corrective actions if necessary. This BDDV to the corresponding part number, as
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 applicable, as listed as ‘‘New Part Number’’
service information is reasonably
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation in table 1 to paragraph (g) of this AD; and do
available because the interested parties
safety, Incorporation by reference, all applicable related investigative and
have access to it through their normal corrective actions; in accordance with the
course of business or by the means Safety.
Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus
identified in the ADDRESSES section. Adoption of the Amendment Service Bulletin A320–32–1415, dated
September 2, 2014. Do all applicable related
Costs of Compliance Accordingly, under the authority investigative and corrective actions before
We estimate that this AD affects 953 delegated to me by the Administrator, further flight.
airplanes of U.S. registry. the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as
We also estimate that it would take follows: TABLE 1 TO PARAGRAPH (g) OF THIS
about 6 work-hours per product to AD—BDDV PART NUMBER RE-
comply with the basic requirements of PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
DIRECTIVES IDENTIFICATION
this AD. The average labor rate is $85
per work-hour. Required parts cost ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 Old part number New part number
about $421 per product. Based on these continues to read as follows:
figures, we estimate the cost of this AD A25434006–3 A25434006–3000
on U.S. operators to be $887,243, or Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. A25434005–101 A25434005–1010
$931 per product. A25434005–201 A25434005–2010
§ 39.13 [Amended] A25434005–301 A25434005–3010
Authority for This Rulemaking ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding A25434005–401 A25434005–4010
the following new airworthiness A25434006–101 A25434006–1010
Title 49 of the United States Code
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue directive (AD):
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, Note 1 to table 1 to paragraph (g) of this
2016–06–13 Airbus: Amendment 39–18444.
AD: The part number listed in table 1 to
section 106, describes the authority of Docket No. FAA–2015–4816; Directorate
paragraph (g) of this AD can have an ‘‘A’’ or
the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII: Identifier 2014–NM–238–AD.
‘‘B’’ suffix, which is an indication of the
Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more (a) Effective Date amendment level of the BDDV. This does not
detail the scope of the Agency’s affect compliance with this AD.
This AD is effective May 3, 2016.
authority.
We are issuing this rulemaking under (b) Affected ADs (h) Parts Installation Limitations
the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII, None. As of the applicable time specified in
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: paragraph (h)(1) or (h)(2) of this AD, no
(c) Applicability person may install a BDDV having a part
General requirements.’’ Under that
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section, Congress charges the FAA with This AD applies to the airplanes identified number listed as ‘‘Old Part Number’’ in table
in paragraphs (c)(1) through (c)(3) of this AD, 1 to paragraph (g) of this AD, on any airplane.
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in
certificated in any category, all manufacturer (1) For any airplane that, on the effective
air commerce by prescribing regulations serial numbers, except those on which date of this AD, has a BDDV installed with
for practices, methods, and procedures Airbus Modification 26925 has been a part number listed as ‘‘Old Part Number’’
the Administrator finds necessary for embodied in production. in table 1 to paragraph (g) of this AD: After
safety in air commerce. This regulation (1) Airbus Model A319–111, –112, –113, modification of the airplane, as required by
is within the scope of that authority –114, –115, –131, –132, and –133 airplanes. paragraph (g) of this AD.
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(2) For any airplane that, on the effective paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR detect and correct cracks and corrosion
date of this AD, has a BDDV installed with part 51. on the lugs of the inboard and outboard
a part number listed as ‘‘New Part Number’’ (2) You must use this service information control rod fittings of the RH and LH
in table 1 to paragraph (g) of this AD, or has as applicable to do the actions required by
a BDDV installed with a part number not
side ailerons, which could lead to
this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise.
listed in table 1 to paragraph (g) of this AD: (i) Airbus Service Bulletin A320–32–1415, reduced controllability of the airplane.
As of the effective date of this AD. dated September 2, 2014. DATE: This AD becomes effective May 3,
(i) Other FAA AD Provisions (ii) Reserved. 2016.
(3) For service information identified in The Director of the Federal Register
The following provisions also apply to this this AD, contact Airbus, Airworthiness approved the incorporation by reference
AD: Office—EIAS, 1 Rond Point Maurice
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance
of a certain publication listed in this AD
Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; as of May 3, 2016.
(AMOCs): The Manager, International telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61
Branch, ANM–116, Transport Airplane 93 44 51; email account.airworth-eas@ ADDRESSES: For service information
Directorate, FAA, has the authority to airbus.com; Internet http://www.airbus.com. identified in this final rule, contact
approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested (4) You may view this service information EADS–CASA, Military Transport
using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Division (MTAD), Integrated
In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For Customer Services (ICS), Technical
request to your principal inspector or local information on the availability of this
Flight Standards District Office, as
Services, Avenida de Aragón 404, 28022
material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221. Madrid, Spain; telephone: +34 91 585
appropriate. If sending information directly (5) You may view this service information
to the International Branch, send it to ATTN: 55 84; fax: +34 91 585 55 05; email:
that is incorporated by reference at the
Sanjay Ralhan, Aerospace Engineer, MTA.TechnicalService@casa.eads.net;
National Archives and Records
International Branch, ANM–116, Transport Administration (NARA). For information on Internet: http://www.eads.net. You may
Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind the availability of this material at NARA, call view this referenced service information
Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356; 202–741–6030, or go to: http://www.archives. at the FAA, Transport Airplane
telephone 425–227–1405; fax 425–227–1149. Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW.,
gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html.
Information may be emailed to: 9-ANM-116-
AMOC-REQUESTS@faa.gov. Before using Issued in Renton, Washington, on March Renton, WA. For information on the
any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate 16, 2016. availability of this material at the FAA,
principal inspector, or lacking a principal Michael Kaszycki, call 425–227–1221. It is also available
inspector, the manager of the local flight on the Internet at http://
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
standards district office/certificate holding Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. www.regulations.gov by searching for
district office. The AMOC approval letter and locating Docket No. FAA–2015–
must specifically reference this AD. [FR Doc. 2016–06528 Filed 3–28–16; 8:45 am]
3636.
(2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
requirement in this AD to obtain corrective Examining the AD Docket
actions from a manufacturer, the action must
You may examine the AD docket on
be accomplished using a method approved DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
by the Manager, International Branch, ANM– the Internet at http://
116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or Federal Aviation Administration www.regulations.gov by searching for
the European Aviation Safety Agency and locating Docket No. FAA–2015–
(EASA); or Airbus’s EASA Design 14 CFR Part 39 3636; or in person at the Docket
Organization Approval (DOA). If approved by Management Facility between 9 a.m.
the DOA, the approval must include the [Docket No. FAA–2015–3636; Directorate and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
DOA-authorized signature. Identifier 2015–NM–043–AD; Amendment except Federal holidays. The AD docket
(3) Required for Compliance (RC): If any 39–18442; AD 2016–06–11] contains this AD, the regulatory
service information contains procedures or
tests that are identified as RC, those RIN 2120–AA64 evaluation, any comments received, and
procedures and tests must be done to comply other information. The street address for
with this AD; any procedures or tests that are Airworthiness Directives; Airbus the Docket Office (telephone 800–647–
not identified as RC are recommended. Those Defense and Space S.A. (Formerly 5527) is Docket Management Facility,
procedures and tests that are not identified Known as Construcciones U.S. Department of Transportation,
as RC may be deviated from using accepted Aeronauticas, S.A.) Airplanes Docket Operations, M–30, West
methods in accordance with the operator’s Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140,
maintenance or inspection program without AGENCY: Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), Department of 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
obtaining approval of an AMOC, provided
the procedures and tests identified as RC can Transportation (DOT). Washington, DC 20590.
be done and the airplane can be put back in ACTION: Final rule. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
an airworthy condition. Any substitutions or Shahram Daneshmandi, Aerospace
changes to procedures or tests identified as SUMMARY: We are adopting a new Engineer, International Branch, ANM–
RC require approval of an AMOC. airworthiness directive (AD) for all 116, Transport Airplane Directorate,
(j) Related Information Airbus Defense and Space S.A. Model FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton,
Refer to Mandatory Continuing CN–235, CN–235–100, CN–235–200, WA 98057–3356; telephone: 425–227–
Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA and CN–235–300 airplanes. This AD 1112; fax: 425–227–1149.
Airworthiness Directive 2014–0251R1, dated was prompted by a report of cracks on SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
December 17, 2014, for related information. the lugs of the inboard and outboard
This MCAI may be found in the AD docket control rod fittings of the right hand Discussion
mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with RULES
on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov (RH) and left hand (LH) side ailerons. We issued a notice of proposed
by searching for and locating Docket No. This AD requires a one-time non- rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
FAA–2015–4816. destructive test (NDT) inspection of the part 39 by adding an AD that would
(k) Material Incorporated by Reference inboard and outboard control rod apply to all Airbus Defense and Space
(1) The Director of the Federal Register fittings of the RH and LH side ailerons S.A. Model CN–235, CN–235–100, CN–
approved the incorporation by reference for cracks and corrosion, and repair if 235–200, and CN–235–300 airplanes.
(IBR) of the service information listed in this necessary. We are issuing this AD to The NPRM published in the Federal
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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 May 3, 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 17365 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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