81 FR 19482 - Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 65 (April 5, 2016)

Page Range		19482-19484
FR Document		2016-07372
We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Airbus Model A318, A319, A320, and A321 series airplanes. This AD was prompted by reports of cracking of the aft fixed fairing (AFF) of the pylons due to fatigue damage of the structure. This AD requires repetitive inspections for damage and cracking of the AFF of the pylons, and repair if necessary. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct damage and cracking of the AFF of the pylons, which could result in detachment of a pylon and consequent reduced structural integrity of the airplane.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2015-6537; Directorate Identifier 2014-NM-154-AD; 
Amendment 39-18457; AD 2016-07-12]
RIN 2120-AA64


Airworthiness Directives; Airbus 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 certain 
Airbus Model A318, A319, A320, and A321 series airplanes. This AD was 
prompted by reports of cracking of the aft fixed fairing (AFF) of the 
pylons due to fatigue damage of the structure. This AD requires 
repetitive inspections for damage and cracking of the AFF of the 
pylons, and repair if necessary. We are issuing this AD to detect and 
correct damage and cracking of the AFF of the pylons, which could 
result in detachment of a pylon and consequent reduced structural 
integrity of the airplane.

DATES: This AD becomes effective May 10, 2016.
    The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by 
reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of May 10, 
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 [email protected]; 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-
6537.

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-
6537; 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 Operations 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.

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 A318, 
A319, A320, and A321 series airplanes. The NPRM published in the 
Federal Register on November 30, 2015 (80 FR 74729) (``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 2014-0154, dated July 2, 2014 (referred to 
after this as the Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or 
``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for certain Airbus Model 
A318, A319, A320, and A321 series airplanes. The MCAI states:

    On aeroplanes equipped with post-mod 33844 CFM pylons, several 
operators have reported cracks on the Aft Fixed Fairing (AFF). After 
material analysis, it appears that

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the pylon AFF structure, especially on this configuration, is 
subject to fatigue constraint damage which could lead to pylon AFF 
cracks.
    Further to these findings, Airbus released Alert Operators 
Transmission (AOT) A54N002-12 which provides instructions to inspect 
the pylon AFF, applicable only to aeroplanes incorporating Airbus 
production mod 33844 on CFM pylons. More recently, Airbus issued 
Service Bulletin (SB) A320-54-1027, superseding AOT A54N002-12.
    This condition, if not detected and corrected, could lead to 
detachment of a pylon AFF from the aeroplane, possibly resulting in 
injuries to persons on the ground.
    For the reasons described above, this [EASA] AD requires 
repetitive detailed inspections (DET) of the pylon AFF and, 
depending on findings, accomplishment of applicable corrective 
action(s).

    Since the MCAI was issued, EASA has clarified that the detachment 
of a pylon AFF from the airplane could result in damage to the 
airplane; such damage could result in reduced structural integrity of 
the airplane.
    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-
6537.

Comments

    We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing 
this AD. We received no comments on the NPRM or on the determination of 
the cost to the public.

Explanation of Change to the Proposed Applicability

    We have removed Airbus Model A320-215 airplanes from the 
Applicability statement of this AD; this model is not type certificated 
in the U.S.

Conclusion

    We reviewed the available data and determined that air safety and 
the public interest require adopting this AD with the change described 
previously, including 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

    Airbus has issued Service Bulletin A320-54-1027, dated April 10, 
2014. This service information describes procedures for inspections for 
damage and cracking of the AFF of the pylons, and repair 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 69 airplanes of U.S. registry.
    We also estimate that it takes about 4 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 $23,460, or $340 per product.
    We have received no definitive data that would enable us to provide 
cost estimates for the on-condition actions specified in this AD.

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):

2016-07-12 Airbus: Amendment 39-18457. Docket No. FAA-2015-6537; 
Directorate Identifier 2014-NM-154-AD.

(a) Effective Date

    This AD becomes effective May 10, 2016.

(b) Affected ADs

    None.

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to Airbus Model A318-111 and -112, airplanes; 
Model A319-111, -112, -113, -114, and -115 airplanes; Model A320-
211, -212, and -214 airplanes; and Model A321-111, -112, -211, -212, 
and -213 airplanes; certificated in any category; all manufacturer 
serial numbers on which Airbus Modification 33844 has been embodied 
in production.

(d) Subject

    Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 54, Nacelles/
pylons.

(e) Reason

    This AD was prompted by reports of cracking of the aft fixed 
fairing (AFF) of the pylons due to fatigue damage of the structure. 
We are issuing this AD to detect and correct damage and cracking of 
the AFF of the pylons, which could result in detachment of a pylon 
and consequent reduced structural integrity of the airplane.

(f) Compliance

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

(g) Repetitive Inspections

    At the later of times specified in paragraphs (g)(1) and (g)(2), 
or (g)(1) and (g)(3) of this AD, as applicable: Do a detailed 
inspection for damage and cracking of the AFF of the pylons, in 
accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Service 
Bulletin A320-54-1027, dated April 10, 2014. Repeat the inspection 
thereafter at

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intervals not to exceed 2,500 flight cycles or 3,750 flight hours, 
whichever occurs first.
    (1) For all airplanes: Before exceeding 5,000 flight cycles or 
7,500 flight hours, whichever occurs first since the airplane's 
first flight.
    (2) For airplanes on which the inspection specified in Airbus 
All Operators Transmission (AOT) A54N002-12 has been done as of the 
effective date of this AD: Within 2,500 flight cycles or 3,750 
flight hours since the most recent accomplishment of maintenance 
planning data (MPD) Task ZL 371-01, or since doing the most recent 
inspection specified in Airbus AOT A54N002-12, whichever occurs 
first.
    (3) For airplanes on which the inspection specified in Airbus 
AOT A54N002-12 has not been done as of the effective date of this 
AD: Within 750 flight cycles or 1,500 flight hours after the 
effective date of this AD, whichever occurs first.

(h) Repair

    If any crack is found during any inspection required by 
paragraph (g) of this AD: Before further flight, repair in 
accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Service 
Bulletin A320-54-1027, dated April 10, 2014. Accomplishment of this 
repair does not terminate the repetitive inspections required by 
paragraph (g) 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, FAA, has the authority to approve 
AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 
39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your request to your 
principal inspector or local Flight Standards District Office, as 
appropriate. If sending information directly to the International 
Branch, send it to ATTN: Sanjay Ralhan, Aerospace Engineer, 
International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; telephone 425-227-1405; 
fax 425-227-1149. Information may be emailed to: [email protected]. Before using any approved AMOC, notify your 
appropriate principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, 
the manager of the local flight standards district office/
certificate holding district office. The AMOC approval letter must 
specifically reference this AD.
    (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any requirement in this AD 
to obtain corrective actions from a manufacturer, the action must be 
accomplished using a method approved by the Manager, International 
Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or the 
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 2014-0154, dated July 2, 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-2015-6537.

(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 A320-54-1027, dated April 10, 2014.
    (ii) Reserved.
    (3) For Airbus service information identified in this AD, 
contact Airbus, Airworthiness Office--EIAS, 1 Rond Point Maurice 
Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96; 
fax +33 5 61 93 44 51; email [email protected]; 
Internet http://www.airbus.com.
    (4) 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 22, 2016.
Michael Kaszycki,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification 
Service.

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Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Management, P. O. Box 3707, MC 2H–65, Rond Point Maurice Bellonte, 31707
Service Bulletin 757–28–0136, dated June 5, Seattle, WA 98124–2207; telephone 206– Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone +33 5
2014. If any nondispatchable fault code is 544–5000, extension 1; fax 206–766–5680; 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61 93 44 51; email
recorded prior to the BITE check or as a Internet https://www.myboeingfleet.com.
result of the BITE check, before further flight,
account.airworth-eas@airbus.com;
(4) You may view this service information
do all applicable repairs, and repeat the BITE at FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Internet http://www.airbus.com. You
check until a successful test is performed Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For may view this referenced service
with no nondispatchable fault found, in information on the availability of this information at the FAA, Transport
accordance with the Accomplishment material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221. Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue
Instructions of Boeing Service Bulletin 757– (5) You may view this service information SW., Renton, WA. For information on
28–0136, dated June 5, 2014. Repeat these that is incorporated by reference at the the availability of this material at the
actions thereafter at intervals not to exceed National Archives and Records FAA, call 425–227–1221. It is also
750 flight hours. Administration (NARA). For information on
(2) Within 72 months after the effective available on the Internet at http://
the availability of this material at NARA, call
date of this AD, modify the airplane by www.regulations.gov by searching for
202–741–6030, or go to http://
separating FQIS wiring that runs between the www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr- and locating Docket No. FAA–2015–
FQIS processor and the center fuel tank wall locations.html. 6537.
penetrations, including any circuits that pass
through a main fuel tank, from other airplane Issued in Renton, Washington, on March Examining the AD Docket
wiring that is not intrinsically safe. 21, 2016.
You may examine the AD docket on
Michael Kaszycki, the Internet at http://
(i) Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs) Acting Manager, Transport Airplane www.regulations.gov by searching for
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. and locating Docket No. FAA–2015–
(1) The Manager, Seattle Aircraft
[FR Doc. 2016–07150 Filed 4–4–16; 8:45 am] 6537; or in person at the Docket
Certification Office (ACO), FAA, has the
authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if BILLING CODE 4910–13–P Management Facility between 9 a.m.
requested using the procedures found in 14 and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, except Federal holidays. The AD docket
send your request to your principal inspector DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION contains this AD, the regulatory
or local Flight Standards District Office, as evaluation, any comments received, and
appropriate. If sending information directly Federal Aviation Administration
to the manager of the ACO, send it to the
other information. The street address for
attention of the person identified in the Docket Operations office (telephone
14 CFR Part 39
paragraph (j) of this AD. Information may be 800–647–5527) is Docket Management
emailed to: 9-ANM-Seattle-ACO-AMOC- [Docket No. FAA–2015–6537; Directorate Facility, U.S. Department of
Requests@faa.gov. Identifier 2014–NM–154–AD; Amendment Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
(2) Before using any approved AMOC, 39–18457; AD 2016–07–12] 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
notify your appropriate principal inspector, W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
or lacking a principal inspector, the manager RIN 2120–AA64
Washington, DC.
of the local flight standards district office/
certificate holding district office. Airworthiness Directives; Airbus FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
(3) An AMOC that provides an acceptable Airplanes Sanjay Ralhan, Aerospace Engineer,
level of safety may be used for any repair, International Branch, ANM–116,
modification, or alteration required by this AGENCY: Federal Aviation Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA,
AD if it is approved by the Boeing Administration (FAA), Department of 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA
Commercial Airplanes Organization Transportation (DOT). 98057–3356; telephone 425–227–1405;
Designation Authorization (ODA) that has ACTION: Final rule. fax 425–227–1149.
been authorized by the Manager, Seattle
ACO, to make those findings. To be SUMMARY: We are adopting a new SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
approved, the repair method, modification airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
deviation, or alteration deviation must meet
Discussion
Airbus Model A318, A319, A320, and
the certification basis of the airplane, and the We issued a notice of proposed
approval must specifically refer to this AD.
A321 series airplanes. This AD was
prompted by reports of cracking of the rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
(j) Related Information aft fixed fairing (AFF) of the pylons due part 39 by adding an AD that would
For more information about this AD, to fatigue damage of the structure. This apply to certain Airbus Model A318,
contact Jon Regimbal, Aerospace Engineer, AD requires repetitive inspections for A319, A320, and A321 series airplanes.
Propulsion Branch, ANM–140S, FAA, Seattle damage and cracking of the AFF of the The NPRM published in the Federal
ACO, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA pylons, and repair if necessary. We are Register on November 30, 2015 (80 FR
98057–3356; phone: 425–917–6506; fax: 425–
issuing this AD to detect and correct 74729) (‘‘the NPRM’’).
917–6590; email: jon.regimbal@faa.gov. The European Aviation Safety Agency
damage and cracking of the AFF of the
(k) Material Incorporated by Reference pylons, which could result in (EASA), which is the Technical Agent
(1) The Director of the Federal Register detachment of a pylon and consequent for the Member States of the European
approved the incorporation by reference reduced structural integrity of the Union, has issued EASA Airworthiness
(IBR) of the service information listed in this airplane. Directive 2014–0154, dated July 2, 2014
paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR (referred to after this as the Mandatory
part 51. DATES: This AD becomes effective May Continuing Airworthiness Information,
(2) You must use this service information 10, 2016. or ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe
as applicable to do the actions required by The Director of the Federal Register condition for certain Airbus Model
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this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. approved the incorporation by reference A318, A319, A320, and A321 series
(i) Boeing Service Bulletin 757–28–0136, of a certain publication listed in this AD
dated June 5, 2014.
airplanes. The MCAI states:
as of May 10, 2016.
(ii) Reserved. On aeroplanes equipped with post-mod
(3) For service information identified in ADDRESSES: For service information 33844 CFM pylons, several operators have
this AD, contact Boeing Commercial identified in this final rule, contact reported cracks on the Aft Fixed Fairing
Airplanes, Attention: Data & Services Airbus, Airworthiness Office—EIAS, 1 (AFF). After material analysis, it appears that

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the pylon AFF structure, especially on this information is reasonably available under the criteria of the Regulatory
configuration, is subject to fatigue constraint because the interested parties have Flexibility Act.
damage which could lead to pylon AFF access to it through their normal course
cracks. List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
of business or by the means identified
Further to these findings, Airbus released Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
Alert Operators Transmission (AOT)
in the ADDRESSES section.
safety, Incorporation by reference,
A54N002–12 which provides instructions to Costs of Compliance
inspect the pylon AFF, applicable only to Safety.
aeroplanes incorporating Airbus production We estimate that this AD affects 69 Adoption of the Amendment
mod 33844 on CFM pylons. More recently, airplanes of U.S. registry.
Airbus issued Service Bulletin (SB) A320– We also estimate that it takes about 4 Accordingly, under the authority
54–1027, superseding AOT A54N002–12. work-hours per product to comply with delegated to me by the Administrator,
This condition, if not detected and the basic requirements of this AD. The the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as
corrected, could lead to detachment of a
average labor rate is $85 per work-hour. follows:
pylon AFF from the aeroplane, possibly
resulting in injuries to persons on the
Based on these figures, we estimate the PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
ground. cost of this AD on U.S. operators to be DIRECTIVES
For the reasons described above, this $23,460, or $340 per product.
[EASA] AD requires repetitive detailed We have received no definitive data ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39
inspections (DET) of the pylon AFF and, that would enable us to provide cost continues to read as follows:
depending on findings, accomplishment of estimates for the on-condition actions
applicable corrective action(s). Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
specified in this AD.
Since the MCAI was issued, EASA Authority for This Rulemaking
§ 39.13 [Amended]
has clarified that the detachment of a ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
pylon AFF from the airplane could Title 49 of the United States Code the following new airworthiness
result in damage to the airplane; such specifies the FAA’s authority to issue directive (AD):
damage could result in reduced rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I,
section 106, describes the authority of 2016–07–12 Airbus: Amendment 39–18457.
structural integrity of the airplane.
the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII: Docket No. FAA–2015–6537; Directorate
You may examine the MCAI in the
Identifier 2014–NM–154–AD.
AD docket on the Internet at http:// Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more
www.regulations.gov by searching for detail the scope of the Agency’s (a) Effective Date
and locating Docket No. FAA–2015– authority. This AD becomes effective May 10, 2016.
6537. We are issuing this rulemaking under
(b) Affected ADs
the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII,
Comments None.
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701:
We gave the public the opportunity to General requirements.’’ Under that (c) Applicability
participate in developing this AD. We section, Congress charges the FAA with This AD applies to Airbus Model A318–
received no comments on the NPRM or promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in 111 and –112, airplanes; Model A319–111,
on the determination of the cost to the air commerce by prescribing regulations –112, –113, –114, and –115 airplanes; Model
public. for practices, methods, and procedures A320–211, –212, and –214 airplanes; and
the Administrator finds necessary for Model A321–111, –112, –211, –212, and –213
Explanation of Change to the Proposed airplanes; certificated in any category; all
Applicability safety in air commerce. This regulation
is within the scope of that authority manufacturer serial numbers on which
We have removed Airbus Model Airbus Modification 33844 has been
because it addresses an unsafe condition
A320–215 airplanes from the embodied in production.
that is likely to exist or develop on
Applicability statement of this AD; this products identified in this rulemaking (d) Subject
model is not type certificated in the U.S. action. Air Transport Association (ATA) of
Conclusion America Code 54, Nacelles/pylons.
Regulatory Findings
We reviewed the available data and (e) Reason
We determined that this AD will not
determined that air safety and the This AD was prompted by reports of
have federalism implications under
public interest require adopting this AD cracking of the aft fixed fairing (AFF) of the
Executive Order 13132. This AD will pylons due to fatigue damage of the structure.
with the change described previously,
not have a substantial direct effect on We are issuing this AD to detect and correct
including minor editorial changes. We
the States, on the relationship between damage and cracking of the AFF of the
have determined that these minor
the national government and the States, pylons, which could result in detachment of
changes:
• Are consistent with the intent that or on the distribution of power and a pylon and consequent reduced structural
responsibilities among the various integrity of the airplane.
was proposed in the NPRM for
correcting the unsafe condition; and levels of government. (f) Compliance
• Do not add any additional burden For the reasons discussed above, I
Comply with this AD within the
upon the public than was already certify that this AD: compliance times specified, unless already
proposed in the NPRM. 1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory done.
action’’ under Executive Order 12866;
Related Service Information Under 1 (g) Repetitive Inspections
2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the
CFR Part 51 DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures At the later of times specified in
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Airbus has issued Service Bulletin (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); paragraphs (g)(1) and (g)(2), or (g)(1) and
(g)(3) of this AD, as applicable: Do a detailed
A320–54–1027, dated April 10, 2014. 3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in inspection for damage and cracking of the
This service information describes Alaska; and AFF of the pylons, in accordance with the
procedures for inspections for damage 4. Will not have a significant Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus
and cracking of the AFF of the pylons, economic impact, positive or negative, Service Bulletin A320–54–1027, dated April
and repair if necessary. This service on a substantial number of small entities 10, 2014. Repeat the inspection thereafter at

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intervals not to exceed 2,500 flight cycles or procedures and tests that are not identified ACTION: Final rule; correction.
3,750 flight hours, whichever occurs first. as RC may be deviated from using accepted
(1) For all airplanes: Before exceeding methods in accordance with the operator’s SUMMARY: This correction amends the
5,000 flight cycles or 7,500 flight hours, maintenance or inspection program without final rule published in the Federal
whichever occurs first since the airplane’s obtaining approval of an AMOC provided the Register of February 8, 2016, amending
first flight. procedures and tests identified as RC can be the Class E surface area airspace and
(2) For airplanes on which the inspection done and the airplane can be put back in an
Class E airspace designated as an
specified in Airbus All Operators airworthy condition. Any substitutions or
changes to procedures or tests identified as extension at Wilmington Air Park,
Transmission (AOT) A54N002–12 has been
done as of the effective date of this AD: RC require approval of an AMOC. Wilmington, OH. This correction adds
Within 2,500 flight cycles or 3,750 flight part-time Notice to Airmen (NOTAM)
(j) Related Information language inadvertently removed to the
hours since the most recent accomplishment
of maintenance planning data (MPD) Task ZL Refer to Mandatory Continuing Class E surface area description. The
371–01, or since doing the most recent Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA geographic coordinates and airport
inspection specified in Airbus AOT Airworthiness Directive 2014–0154, dated name of Wilmington Air Park in Class
A54N002–12, whichever occurs first. July 2, 2014, for related information. This
MCAI may be found in the AD docket on the D and E airspace, and in Class E
(3) For airplanes on which the inspection airspace extending upward from 700
Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by
specified in Airbus AOT A54N002–12 has feet above the surface are added to the
searching for and locating Docket No. FAA–
not been done as of the effective date of this rule. The Title is also amended to
2015–6537.
AD: Within 750 flight cycles or 1,500 flight
hours after the effective date of this AD,
include Class D airspace.
(k) Material Incorporated by Reference
whichever occurs first. DATES: Effective 0901 UTC, April 5,
(1) The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
2016. The compliance date for this rule
(h) Repair is March 31, 2016. The Director of the
(IBR) of the service information listed in this
If any crack is found during any inspection paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR Federal Register approves this
required by paragraph (g) of this AD: Before part 51. incorporation by reference action under
further flight, repair in accordance with the (2) You must use this service information Title 1, Code of Federal Regulations,
Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus as applicable to do the actions required by part 51, subject to the annual revision of
Service Bulletin A320–54–1027, dated April this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise.
10, 2014. Accomplishment of this repair does FAA Order 7400.9 and publication of
(i) Airbus Service Bulletin A320–54–1027, conforming amendments.
not terminate the repetitive inspections dated April 10, 2014.
required by paragraph (g) of this AD. (ii) Reserved. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
(3) For Airbus service information Jeffrey Claypool, Federal Aviation
(i) Other FAA AD Provisions
identified in this AD, contact Airbus, Administration, Operations Support
The following provisions also apply to this Airworthiness Office—EIAS, 1 Rond Point Group, Central Service Center, 10101
AD: Maurice Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, Hillwood Parkway, Fort Worth, TX,
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance France; telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33
(AMOCs): The Manager, International
76177; telephone (817) 222–5711.
5 61 93 44 51; email account.airworth-eas@
Branch, ANM–116, FAA, has the authority to airbus.com; Internet http://www.airbus.com. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested (4) You may view this service information History
using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate,
In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For The Federal Register published a
request to your principal inspector or local information on the availability of this final rule amending Class E airspace at
Flight Standards District Office, as material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221. Wilmington Air Park, Wilmington, OH,
appropriate. If sending information directly (5) You may view this service information (81 FR 6450, February 8, 2016) Docket
to the International Branch, send it to ATTN: that is incorporated by reference at the No. FAA–2015–7486. Subsequent to
Sanjay Ralhan, Aerospace Engineer, National Archives and Records publication, the FAA found in
International Branch, ANM–116, Transport Administration (NARA). For information on
the availability of this material at NARA, call
amending the airport name and airport
Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind
Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356; 202–741–6030, or go to: http:// reference point for the airport,
telephone 425–227–1405; fax 425–227–1149. www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr- additional existing controlled airspace
Information may be emailed to: 9-ANM-116- locations.html. was inadvertently omitted from the rule.
AMOC-REQUESTS@faa.gov. Before using Issued in Renton, Washington, on March This action adds adjustment of the
any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate 22, 2016. geographic coordinates in Class D
principal inspector, or lacking a principal Michael Kaszycki, airspace and Class E airspace extending
inspector, the manager of the local flight upward from 700 feet or more above the
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
standards district office/certificate holding surface of the Earth at Wilmington Air
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
district office. The AMOC approval letter Park.
must specifically reference this AD. [FR Doc. 2016–07372 Filed 4–4–16; 8:45 am]
The FAA also determined that the
(2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
requirement in this AD to obtain corrective
part-time NOTAM language in the Class
actions from a manufacturer, the action must E surface area description was
be accomplished using a method approved inadvertently removed in error.
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
by the Manager, International Branch, ANM– Potential safety concerns were
116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or Federal Aviation Administration identified due to the possibility for
the European Aviation Safety Agency confusion in determining the operating
(EASA); or Airbus’s EASA Design rules and equipment requirements in
Organization Approval (DOA). If approved by
14 CFR Part 71
the Wilmington Air Park terminal area.
the DOA, the approval must include the [Docket No. FAA–2015–7486; Airspace The concerns were based on the
Lhorne on DSK5TPTVN1PROD with RULES

DOA-authorized signature. Docket No. 15–AGL–26]
(3) Required for Compliance (RC): If any
opportunity for part-time Class D
service information contains procedures or Amendment of Class D and Class E surface area airspace and continuous
tests that are identified as RC, those Airspace; Wilmington, OH Class E surface area airspace to be active
procedures and tests must be done to comply at the same time.
with this AD; any procedures or tests that are AGENCY:Federal Aviation To resolve these concerns, the FAA is
not identified as RC are recommended. Those Administration (FAA), DOT. keeping the part-time NOTAM language

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Document Modified: 2018-02-07 13:53:48
Category		Regulatory Information
Collection		Federal Register
sudoc Class		AE 2.7: GS 4.107: AE 2.106:
Publisher		Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
Section		Rules and Regulations
Action		Final rule.
Dates		This AD becomes effective May 10, 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 19482
RIN Number		2120-AA64
CFR Associated		Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety
81 FR 19482 - Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes

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