81_FR_17427 81 FR 17367 - Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Defense and Space S.A. (Formerly Known as Construcciones Aeronauticas, S.A.) Airplanes

81 FR 17367 - Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Defense and Space S.A. (Formerly Known as Construcciones Aeronauticas, S.A.) Airplanes

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 60 (March 29, 2016)

Page Range17367-17369
FR Document2016-06622

We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Airbus Defense and Space S.A. Model CN-235, CN-235-100, CN-235-200, and CN-235-300 airplanes. This AD was prompted by a report of cracks on the lugs of the inboard and outboard control rod fittings of the right hand (RH) and left hand (LH) side ailerons. This AD requires a one-time non- destructive test (NDT) inspection of the inboard and outboard control rod fittings of the RH and LH side ailerons for cracks and corrosion, and repair if necessary. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct cracks and corrosion on the lugs of the inboard and outboard control rod fittings of the RH and LH side ailerons, which could lead to reduced controllability of the airplane.

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2015-3636; Directorate Identifier 2015-NM-043-AD; 
Amendment 39-18442; AD 2016-06-11]
RIN 2120-AA64


Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Defense and Space S.A. (Formerly 
Known as Construcciones Aeronauticas, S.A.) Airplanes

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

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all 
Airbus Defense and Space S.A. Model CN-235, CN-235-100, CN-235-200, and 
CN-235-300 airplanes. This AD was prompted by a report of cracks on the 
lugs of the inboard and outboard control rod fittings of the right hand 
(RH) and left hand (LH) side ailerons. This AD requires a one-time non-
destructive test (NDT) inspection of the inboard and outboard control 
rod fittings of the RH and LH side ailerons for cracks and corrosion, 
and repair if necessary. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct 
cracks and corrosion on the lugs of the inboard and outboard control 
rod fittings of the RH and LH side ailerons, which could lead to 
reduced controllability of the airplane.

DATE: This AD becomes 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 EADS-CASA, Military Transport Aircraft Division (MTAD), 
Integrated Customer Services (ICS), Technical Services, Avenida de 
Arag[oacute]n 404, 28022 Madrid, Spain; telephone: +34 91 585 55 84; 
fax: +34 91 585 55 05; email: MTA.TechnicalService@casa.eads.net; 
Internet: http://www.eads.net. 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-2015-3636.

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-
3636; 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: Shahram Daneshmandi, Aerospace 
Engineer, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane 
Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; 
telephone: 425-227-1112; 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 Defense and 
Space S.A. Model CN-235, CN-235-100, CN-235-200, and CN-235-300 
airplanes. The NPRM published in the Federal

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Register on September 28, 2015 (80 FR 58224). The NPRM was prompted by 
a report of cracks on the lugs of the inboard and outboard control rod 
fittings of the RH and LH side ailerons. The NPRM proposed to require a 
one-time NDT inspection of the inboard and outboard control rod 
fittings of the RH and LH side ailerons for cracks and corrosion, and 
repair if necessary. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct 
cracks and corrosion on the lugs of the inboard and outboard control 
rod fittings of the RH and LH side ailerons, which could lead to 
reduced controllability of the airplane.
    The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical 
Agent for the Member States of the European Union, has issued EASA AD 
2015-0040, dated March 6, 2015 (referred to after this as the Mandatory 
Continuing Airworthiness Information, or ``the MCAI''), to correct an 
unsafe condition for all Airbus Defense and Space S.A. Model CN-235, 
CN-235-100, CN-235-200, and CN-235-300 airplanes. The MCAI states:

    A CN-235 operator recently reported finding, during scheduled 
maintenance tasks, cracks on the lugs of the control rod fittings 
(inboard and outboard) of the ailerons [Right Hand (RH) and Left 
Hand (LH) side] of two aeroplanes. At the time of the finding, the 
two affected aeroplanes had accumulated between 16 000 and 17 000 
flight hours (FH), around 6 000 flight cycles and had been in 
service for 20 years. Following the investigation results, it was 
determined that these cracks were due to stress corrosion.
    This condition, if not detected and corrected, could lead to 
aileron fittings failure, possibly resulting in reduced control of 
the aeroplane.
    To address this unsafe condition and verify the integrity of the 
fittings, EADS-CASA (Airbus Military) issued Alert Operators 
Transmission (AOT) CN235-57-0001 to provide instructions for a one-
time Non-Destructive (NDT) inspection of the affected fittings for 
cracks and corrosion.
    For the reasons described above, this [EASA] AD requires a one-
time NDT inspection of the affected aileron fittings and, if 
discrepancies are detected, accomplishment of applicable corrective 
action(s) [repair of any cracked or corroded parts].

    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-
3636.

Comments

    We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing 
this AD. We received no comments on the NPRM (80 FR 58224, September 
28, 2015) or on the determination of the cost to the public.

Conclusion

    We reviewed the relevant data 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 58224, September 28, 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 58224, September 28, 2015).

Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51

    Airbus Defense and Space S.A. has issued Airbus Military Alert 
Operators Transmission (AOT) AOT-CN235-57-0001, Revision 1, dated March 
14, 2014. The service information describes procedures for a one-time 
NDT inspection of the inboard and outboard control rod fittings of the 
RH and LH side ailerons for cracks and corrosion, and contacting Airbus 
Military for repair instructions. 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 24 airplanes of U.S. registry.
    We also estimate that it will take about 30 work-hours per product 
to comply with the basic requirements of this AD. The average labor 
rate is $85 per work-hour. Based on these figures, we estimate the cost 
of this AD on U.S. operators to be $61,200, or $2,550 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

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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]

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

2016-06-11 Airbus Defense and Space S.A. (formerly known as 
Construcciones Aeronauticas, S.A.): Amendment 39-18442. Docket No. 
FAA-2015-3636; Directorate Identifier 2015-NM-043-AD.

(a) Effective Date

    This AD becomes effective May 3, 2016.

(b) Affected ADs

    None.

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to Airbus Defense and Space S.A. (formerly known 
as Construcciones Aeronauticas, S.A.) Model CN-235, CN-235-100, CN-
235-200, and CN-235-300 airplanes, certificated in any category, all 
manufacturer serial numbers.

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(d) Subject

    Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 57, Wings.

(e) Reason

    This AD was prompted by a report of cracks on the lugs of the 
inboard and outboard control rod fittings of the right hand (RH) and 
left hand (LH) side ailerons. We are issuing this AD to detect and 
correct cracks and corrosion on the lugs of the inboard and outboard 
control rod fittings of the RH and LH side ailerons, which could 
lead to reduced controllability of the airplane.

(f) Compliance

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

(g) One-Time Non-Destructive Test (NDT) Inspection

    (1) At the later of the compliance times specified in paragraph 
(g)(1)(i) or (g)(1)(ii) of this AD: Do a one-time NDT inspection of 
the inboard and outboard control rod fittings of the RH and LH side 
ailerons for cracks, and a one-time general visual inspection for 
corrosion, in accordance with Airbus Military Alert Operators 
Transmission (AOT) AOT-CN235-57-0001, Revision 1, dated March 14, 
2014.
    (i) Before exceeding 8,000 flight hours or 10 years since first 
flight of the airplane, whichever occurs first.
    (ii) Within 3 months after the effective date of this AD.
    (2) If any crack or corrosion is found during any inspection 
required by paragraph (g)(1) of this AD, before further flight, 
contact the Manager, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport 
Airplane Directorate, FAA; or the European Aviation Safety Agency 
(EASA); or Airbus Defense and Space S.A.'s EASA Design Organization 
Approval (DOA) for approved repair instructions, and before further 
flight, accomplish the repair accordingly.

(h) 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: Shahram 
Daneshmandi, Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, ANM-116, 
Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, 
WA 98057-3356; telephone: 425-227-1112; 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 EASA; 
or Airbus Defense and Space S.A.'s EASA DOA. If approved by the DOA, 
the approval must include the DOA-authorized signature.

(i) Related Information

    Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information (MCAI) 
EASA AD 2015-0040, dated March 6, 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-
2015-3636.

(j) 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 Military Alert Operators Transmission (AOT) AOT-
CN235-57-0001, Revision 1, dated March 14, 2014.
    (ii) Reserved.
    (3) For service information identified in this AD, contact EADS-
CASA, Military Transport Aircraft Division (MTAD), Integrated 
Customer Services (ICS), Technical Services, Avenida de 
Arag[oacute]n 404, 28022 Madrid, Spain; telephone: +34 91 585 55 84; 
fax: +34 91 585 55 05; email: MTA.TechnicalService@casa.eads.net; 
Internet: http://www.eads.net.
    (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. 2016-06622 Filed 3-28-16; 8:45 am]
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Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 60 / Tuesday, March 29, 2016 / Rules and Regulations 17367 (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. 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17368 Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 60 / Tuesday, March 29, 2016 / Rules and Regulations Register on September 28, 2015 (80 FR Conclusion products identified in this rulemaking 58224). The NPRM was prompted by a We reviewed the relevant data and action. report of cracks on the lugs of the determined that air safety and the Regulatory Findings inboard and outboard control rod public interest require adopting this AD fittings of the RH and LH side ailerons. as proposed except for minor editorial We determined that this AD will not The NPRM proposed to require a one- changes. We have determined that these have federalism implications under time NDT inspection of the inboard and minor changes: Executive Order 13132. This AD will outboard control rod fittings of the RH • Are consistent with the intent that not have a substantial direct effect on and LH side ailerons for cracks and was proposed in the NPRM (80 FR the States, on the relationship between corrosion, and repair if necessary. We 58224, September 28, 2015) for the national government and the States, are issuing this AD to detect and correct correcting the unsafe condition; and or on the distribution of power and cracks and corrosion on the lugs of the • Do not add any additional burden responsibilities among the various inboard and outboard control rod upon the public than was already levels of government. fittings of the RH and LH side ailerons, proposed in the NPRM (80 FR 58224, For the reasons discussed above, I which could lead to reduced September 28, 2015). certify that this AD: controllability of the airplane. 1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory Related Service Information Under 1 The European Aviation Safety Agency CFR Part 51 action’’ under Executive Order 12866; (EASA), which is the Technical Agent 2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the for the Member States of the European Airbus Defense and Space S.A. has issued Airbus Military Alert Operators DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures Union, has issued EASA AD 2015–0040, (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); dated March 6, 2015 (referred to after Transmission (AOT) AOT–CN235–57– 0001, Revision 1, dated March 14, 2014. 3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in this as the Mandatory Continuing Alaska; and Airworthiness Information, or ‘‘the The service information describes MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe condition procedures for a one-time NDT 4. Will not have a significant for all Airbus Defense and Space S.A. inspection of the inboard and outboard economic impact, positive or negative, Model CN–235, CN–235–100, CN–235– control rod fittings of the RH and LH on a substantial number of small entities 200, and CN–235–300 airplanes. The side ailerons for cracks and corrosion, under the criteria of the Regulatory MCAI states: and contacting Airbus Military for Flexibility Act. repair instructions. This service A CN–235 operator recently reported List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 information is reasonably available finding, during scheduled maintenance tasks, because the interested parties have Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation cracks on the lugs of the control rod fittings (inboard and outboard) of the ailerons [Right access to it through their normal course safety, Incorporation by reference, Hand (RH) and Left Hand (LH) side] of two of business or by the means identified Safety. aeroplanes. At the time of the finding, the in the ADDRESSES section. Adoption of the Amendment two affected aeroplanes had accumulated Costs of Compliance between 16 000 and 17 000 flight hours (FH), Accordingly, under the authority around 6 000 flight cycles and had been in We estimate that this AD affects 24 delegated to me by the Administrator, service for 20 years. Following the airplanes of U.S. registry. the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as investigation results, it was determined that We also estimate that it will take follows: these cracks were due to stress corrosion. about 30 work-hours per product to This condition, if not detected and comply with the basic requirements of PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS corrected, could lead to aileron fittings this AD. The average labor rate is $85 DIRECTIVES failure, possibly resulting in reduced control per work-hour. Based on these figures, of the aeroplane. To address this unsafe condition and verify we estimate the cost of this AD on U.S. ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 the integrity of the fittings, EADS–CASA operators to be $61,200, or $2,550 per continues to read as follows: (Airbus Military) issued Alert Operators product. Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. Transmission (AOT) CN235–57–0001 to Authority for This Rulemaking provide instructions for a one-time Non- § 39.13 [Amended] Destructive (NDT) inspection of the affected Title 49 of the United States Code fittings for cracks and corrosion. specifies the FAA’s authority to issue ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding For the reasons described above, this rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, the following new airworthiness [EASA] AD requires a one-time NDT section 106, describes the authority of directive (AD): inspection of the affected aileron fittings and, the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII: 2016–06–11 Airbus Defense and Space S.A. if discrepancies are detected, (formerly known as Construcciones Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more accomplishment of applicable corrective Aeronauticas, S.A.): Amendment 39– action(s) [repair of any cracked or corroded detail the scope of the Agency’s authority. 18442. Docket No. FAA–2015–3636; parts]. Directorate Identifier 2015–NM–043–AD. We are issuing this rulemaking under You may examine the MCAI in the the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII, (a) Effective Date AD docket on the Internet at http:// Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: This AD becomes effective May 3, 2016. www.regulations.gov by searching for General requirements.’’ Under that and locating Docket No. FAA–2015– section, Congress charges the FAA with (b) Affected ADs 3636. promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in None. mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with RULES Comments air commerce by prescribing regulations (c) Applicability for practices, methods, and procedures This AD applies to Airbus Defense and We gave the public the opportunity to the Administrator finds necessary for Space S.A. (formerly known as participate in developing this AD. We safety in air commerce. This regulation Construcciones Aeronauticas, S.A.) Model received no comments on the NPRM (80 is within the scope of that authority CN–235, CN–235–100, CN–235–200, and FR 58224, September 28, 2015) or on the because it addresses an unsafe condition CN–235–300 airplanes, certificated in any determination of the cost to the public. that is likely to exist or develop on category, all manufacturer serial numbers. VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:41 Mar 28, 2016 Jkt 238001 PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 E:\FR\FM\29MRR1.SGM 29MRR1

Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 60 / Tuesday, March 29, 2016 / Rules and Regulations 17369 (d) Subject (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Air Transport Association (ATA) of requirement in this AD to obtain corrective America Code 57, Wings. actions from a manufacturer, the action must Federal Aviation Administration be accomplished using a method approved (e) Reason by the Manager, International Branch, ANM– 14 CFR Part 39 This AD was prompted by a report of 116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or cracks on the lugs of the inboard and [Docket No. FAA–2015–2966; Directorate the EASA; or Airbus Defense and Space outboard control rod fittings of the right hand Identifier 2015–NM–051–AD; Amendment S.A.’s EASA DOA. If approved by the DOA, (RH) and left hand (LH) side ailerons. We are 39–18441; AD 2016–06–10] issuing this AD to detect and correct cracks the approval must include the DOA- and corrosion on the lugs of the inboard and authorized signature. RIN 2120–AA64 outboard control rod fittings of the RH and (i) Related Information LH side ailerons, which could lead to Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing reduced controllability of the airplane. Refer to Mandatory Continuing Company Airplanes Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA AD (f) Compliance AGENCY: Federal Aviation 2015–0040, dated March 6, 2015, for related Comply with this AD within the information. This MCAI may be found in the Administration (FAA), DOT. compliance times specified, unless already AD docket on the Internet at http:// ACTION: Final rule. done. www.regulations.gov by searching for and (g) One-Time Non-Destructive Test (NDT) locating Docket No. FAA–2015–3636. SUMMARY: We are adopting a new Inspection airworthiness directive (AD) for certain (j) Material Incorporated by Reference The Boeing Company Model 787–8 (1) At the later of the compliance times specified in paragraph (g)(1)(i) or (g)(1)(ii) of (1) The Director of the Federal Register airplanes. This AD was prompted by a this AD: Do a one-time NDT inspection of the approved the incorporation by reference report of fuel leaking onto the hot inboard and outboard control rod fittings of (IBR) of the service information listed in this exhaust portion of an engine as a result the RH and LH side ailerons for cracks, and paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR of an unintended leak path from the a one-time general visual inspection for part 51. leading edge through the pylon. This corrosion, in accordance with Airbus (2) You must use this service information AD requires installing new seal dams in Military Alert Operators Transmission (AOT) the inboard and outboard corners of the AOT–CN235–57–0001, Revision 1, dated as applicable to do the actions required by March 14, 2014. this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise. aft pylon frame on the left and right (i) Before exceeding 8,000 flight hours or (i) Airbus Military Alert Operators engines, including an inspection for 10 years since first flight of the airplane, Transmission (AOT) AOT–CN235–57–0001, damage of the outboard blade seal and whichever occurs first. Revision 1, dated March 14, 2014. applicable corrective actions. We are (ii) Within 3 months after the effective date (ii) Reserved. issuing this AD to prevent fuel leaking of this AD. (3) For service information identified in from an unintended drain path from the (2) If any crack or corrosion is found this AD, contact EADS–CASA, Military leading edge through either the left or during any inspection required by paragraph Transport Aircraft Division (MTAD), right pylon and onto the hot engine (g)(1) of this AD, before further flight, contact Integrated Customer Services (ICS), parts or brakes, which could lead to a the Manager, International Branch, ANM– 116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or Technical Services, Avenida de Aragón 404, major ground fire. the European Aviation Safety Agency 28022 Madrid, Spain; telephone: +34 91 585 DATES: This AD is effective May 3, 2016. (EASA); or Airbus Defense and Space S.A.’s 55 84; fax: +34 91 585 55 05; email: The Director of the Federal Register EASA Design Organization Approval (DOA) MTA.TechnicalService@casa.eads.net; approved the incorporation by reference for approved repair instructions, and before Internet: http://www.eads.net. of certain publication listed in this AD further flight, accomplish the repair (4) You may view this service information accordingly. as of May 3, 2016. at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For ADDRESSES: For service information (h) Other FAA AD Provisions information on the availability of this identified in this final rule, contact The following provisions also apply to this Boeing Commercial Airplanes, AD: material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221. (5) You may view this service information Attention: Data & Services Management, (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager, International that is incorporated by reference at the P.O. Box 3707, MC 2H–65, Seattle, WA Branch, ANM–116, Transport Airplane National Archives and Records 98124–2207; telephone 206–544–5000, Directorate, FAA, has the authority to Administration (NARA). For information on extension 1; fax 206–766–5680; Internet approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested the availability of this material at NARA, call https://www.myboeingfleet.com. You using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. 202–741–6030, or go to: http:// may view this referenced service In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr- information at the FAA, Transport request to your principal inspector or local locations.html. Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue Flight Standards District Office, as SW., Renton, WA. For information on appropriate. If sending information directly Issued in Renton, Washington, on March to the International Branch, send it to ATTN: the availability of this material at the 16, 2016. Shahram Daneshmandi, Aerospace Engineer, FAA, call 425–227–1221. It is also Michael Kaszycki, available on the Internet at http:// International Branch, ANM–116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Acting Manager, Transport Airplane www.regulations.gov by searching for Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356; Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. and locating Docket No. FAA–2015– telephone: 425–227–1112; fax: 425–227– [FR Doc. 2016–06622 Filed 3–28–16; 8:45 am] 2966. 1149. Information may be emailed to: 9- BILLING CODE 4910–13–P mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with RULES ANM-116-AMOC-REQUESTS@faa.gov. Examining the AD Docket Before using any approved AMOC, notify You may examine the AD docket on your appropriate principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager of the Internet at http:// the local flight standards district office/ www.regulations.gov by searching for certificate holding district office. The AMOC and locating Docket No. FAA–2015– approval letter must specifically reference 2966; or in person at the Docket this AD. Management Facility between 9 a.m. VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:41 Mar 28, 2016 Jkt 238001 PO 00000 Frm 00009 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 E:\FR\FM\29MRR1.SGM 29MRR1


Document Created: 2016-03-30 08:29:16
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CategoryRegulatory Information
CollectionFederal Register
sudoc ClassAE 2.7:
GS 4.107:
AE 2.106:
PublisherOffice of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
SectionRules and Regulations
ActionFinal rule.
DatesThis AD becomes effective May 3, 2016.
ContactShahram Daneshmandi, Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; telephone: 425-227-1112; fax: 425-227-1149.
FR Citation81 FR 17367 
RIN Number2120-AA64
CFR AssociatedAir Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety
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