81 FR 19502 - Special Conditions: Ultramagic, S.A., Mark-32 Burner Series

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration

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

Page Range		19502-19505
FR Document		2016-07786

This action proposes special conditions for the Ultramagic, S.A., balloon models F-18, H-56, H-65, H-77, M-56, M-56C, M-65, M-65C, M-77, M-77C, M-90, M-105, M-120, M-130, M-145, M-160, N-180, N-210, N- 250, N-300, N-355, N-425, S-70, S-90, S-105, S-130, S-160, T-150, T- 180, T-210, V-56, V-65, V-77, V-90, V-105, and Z-90. These models will have a novel or unusual design feature associated with having the new Mark-32 Burner series. The applicable airworthiness regulations do not contain adequate or appropriate safety standards for this design feature. These proposed special conditions contain the additional safety standards that the Administrator considers necessary to establish a level of safety equivalent to that established by the existing airworthiness standards.

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 31

[Docket No. FAA-2016-5424; Notice No. 31-16-01-SC]

Special Conditions: Ultramagic, S.A., Mark-32 Burner Series

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

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ACTION: Notice of proposed special conditions.

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SUMMARY: This action proposes special conditions for the Ultramagic,
S.A., balloon models F-18, H-56, H-65, H-77, M-56, M-56C, M-65, M-65C,
M-77, M-77C, M-90, M-105, M-120, M-130, M-145, M-160, N-180, N-210, N-
250, N-300, N-355, N-425, S-70, S-90, S-105, S-130, S-160, T-150, T-
180, T-210, V-56, V-65, V-77, V-90, V-105, and Z-90. These models will
have a novel or unusual design feature associated with having the new
Mark-32 Burner series. The applicable airworthiness regulations do not
contain adequate or appropriate safety standards for this design
feature. These proposed special conditions contain the additional
safety standards that the Administrator considers necessary to
establish a level of safety equivalent to that established by the
existing airworthiness standards.

DATES: Send your comments on or before May 5, 2016.

ADDRESSES: Send comments identified by docket number FAA-2016-5424
using any of the following methods:
[square] Federal eRegulations Portal: Go to http://www.regulations.gov and follow the online instructions for sending your
comments electronically.
[square] Mail: Send comments to Docket Operations, M-30, U.S.
Department of Transportation (DOT), 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Room
W12-140, West Building Ground Floor, Washington, DC 20590-0001.
[square] Hand Delivery of Courier: Take comments to Docket
Operations in Room W12-140 of the West Building Ground Floor at 1200
New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC, between 9 a.m., and 5 p.m.,
Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.
[square] Fax: Fax comments to Docket Operations at 202-493-2251.
Privacy: The FAA will post all comments it receives, without
change, to http://regulations.gov, including any personal information
the commenter provides. Using the search function of the docket Web
site, anyone can find and read the electronic form of all comments
received into any FAA docket, including the name of the individual
sending the comment (or signing the comment for an association,
business, labor union, etc.). DOT's complete Privacy Act Statement can
be found in the Federal Register published on April 11, 2000 (65 FR
19477-19478), as well as at http://DocketsInfo.dot.gov.
Docket: Background documents or comments received may be read at
http://www.regulations.gov at any time. Follow the online instructions
for accessing the docket or go to the Docket Operations in Room W12-140
of the West Building Ground Floor at 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
Washington, DC, between 9 a.m., and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
except Federal holidays.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: John VanHoudt, FAA, Program and
Procedures Branch, ACE-114, Small Airplane Directorate, Aircraft
Certification Service, 901 Locust; Kansas City, Missouri 64106;
telephone (816) 329-4142; facsimile (816) 329-4090.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Comments Invited

We invite interested people to take part in this rulemaking by
sending written comments, data, or views. The most helpful comments
reference a specific portion of the special conditions, explain the
reason for any recommended change, and include supporting data. We ask
that you send us two copies of written comments.
We will consider all comments we receive on or before the closing
date for comments. We will consider comments filed late if it is
possible to do so without incurring expense or delay. We may change
these special conditions based on the comments we receive.

Background

On September 21, 2014, Ultramagic, S.A. (Ultramagic) applied for a
change to Type Certificate No. B02CE to incorporate the new Mark-32
(MK-32) Burner series in balloon models F-18, H-56, H-65, H-77, M-56,
M-56C, M-65, M-65C, M-77, M-77C, M-90, M-105, M-120, M-130, M-145, M-
160, N-180, N-210, N-250, N-300, N-355, N-425, S-70, S-90, S-105, S-
130, S-160, T-150, T-180, T-210, V-56, V-65, V-77, V-90, V-105, and Z-
90. The MK-32 Burner series is a derivative of the MK-10 Burner series,
which are currently approved under TCDS B02CE.
The MK-32 burner does introduce a particular novel aspect in terms
of operation and performance--the primary modification being an oxygen
augmented igniter system.

Type Certification Basis

Under the provisions of Sec. 21.101, Ultramagic must show that the
balloon models F-18, H-56, H-65, H-77, M-56, M-56C, M-65, M-65C, M-77,
M-77C, M-90, M-105, M-120, M-130, M-145, M-160, N-180, N-210, N-250, N-
300, N-355, N-425, S-70, S-90, S-105, S-130, S-160, T-150, T-180, T-
210, V-56, V-65, V-77, V-90, V-105, and Z-90, as changed, continues to
meet the applicable provisions incorporated by reference in Type
Certificate No. B02CE or the applicable regulations in effect on the
date of application for the change. The regulations incorporated by
reference in the type certificate are commonly referred to as the
``original type certification basis.'' The Direccion General de
Aviacion Civil originally type certificated this aircraft under its
type certificate Numbers 3, 4, 18, 61, 147, and 247. The FAA validated
these products under U.S. Type Certificate Number B02CE. On September
28, 2003, EASA began oversight of this product on behalf of Spain. The
regulations incorporated by reference in B02CE are as follows:
a. 14 CFR 21.29.
b. 14 CFR part 31, effective on January 1990, as amended by 31-1
through 31-5 inclusive. Application for Type Certificate dated June 5,
1997.
c. Equivalent level of Safety findings per provision of 14 CFR
21.21(b)(1):
(1) ACE-08-15\1\, August 1, 2008, Burners, 14 CFR 31.47(d).
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(2) ACE-08-15A\2\, November 05, 2013, Burners, 14 CFR 31.47(d), for
Model S-70.
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If the Administrator finds that the applicable airworthiness
regulations (i.e., 14 CFR part 31) do not contain adequate or
appropriate safety standards for balloon models F-18, H-56, H-65, H-77,
M-56, M-56C, M-65, M-65C, M-77, M-77C, M-90, M-105, M-120, M-130, M-
145, M-160, N-180, N-210, N-250, N-300, N-355, N-425, S-70, S-90, S-
105, S-130, S-160, T-150, T-180, T-210, V-56, V-65, V-77, V-90, V-105,
and Z-90 because of a novel or unusual design feature, special
conditions are prescribed under the provisions of Sec. 21.16.
Special conditions are initially applicable to the model for which
they are issued. Should the type certificate for that model be amended
later to include any other model that incorporates the same or similar
novel or unusual design feature, or should any other model already
included on the same type certificate be modified to incorporate the
same or similar novel or unusual design feature, the special conditions
would also apply to the other model under Sec. 21.101.
The FAA issues special conditions, as defined in 14 CFR 11.19, in
accordance with Sec. 11.38, and they become part of

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the type-certification basis under Sec. 21.101.

Novel or Unusual Design Features

The Model Numbers F-18, H-56, H-65, H-77, M-56, M-56C, M-65, M-65C,
M-77, M-77C, M-90, M-105, M-120, M-130, M-145, M-160, N-180, N-210, N-
250, N-300, N-355, N-425, S-70, S-90, S-105, S-130, S-160, T-150, T-
180, T-210, V-56, V-65, V-77, V-90, V-105, and Z-90 balloons will
incorporate the following novel and unusual design feature:
The oxygen augmentation and hydraulic control.

Discussion

Based on the provisions of Sec. Sec. 21.17 and 21.29 and the U.S.-
EASA Technical Implementation Procedures for Airworthiness and
Environmental Certification Between the Federal Aviation Administration
of the United States of America and the European Aviation Safety Agency
of the European Union, the following airworthiness requirements are
applicable to this project and will remain active for three years from
the date of application and form the Certification Basis:
a. Part 31, amendment 7 (The certification basis complied with
according to the Ultramagic part 31 compliance checklist.).
b. Equivalent Level of Safety (ELOS) Findings: The FAA notes that
it has issued an equivalent level of safety findings per provision of
14 CFR 21.21(b)(1), specifically ACE-08-15\3\ on August 1, 2008,
Burners, Sec. 31.47(d) and then extended the ELOS as ACE-08-15A\4\ on
November 05, 2013, Burners, Sec. 31.47(d), for the Model S-70. This
ELOS has not been applied to the MK-32 and therefore not applicable.
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3. Special conditions: The FAA notes that Ultramagic elected to
comply with certain provisions of CS-23, amendment 3, that apply to
oxygen systems. These provisions are applicable because there is an
oxygen augmented igniter system available for the MK-32 burner. The
below 14 CFR regulations, except Sec. 23.1445, are harmonized with
their CS-23, amendment 3, counterpart regulations and form the basis of
this special condition.
Sec. 23.1445, Oxygen distribution system, paragraphs (a) and (b)
states the following:

(a) Except for flexible lines from oxygen outlets to the
dispensing units, or where shown to be otherwise suitable to the
installation, nonmetallic tubing must not be used for any oxygen
line that is normally pressurized during flight.
(b) Non-metallic oxygen distribution lines must not be routed
where they may be subjected to elevated temperatures, electrical
arcing, and released flammable fluids that might result from any
probable failure.

Sec. 23.1451, Fire protection for oxygen equipment, paragraphs
(a), (b), and (c) states the following:

Oxygen equipment and lines must--
(a) Not be in any designated fire zone.
(b) Be protected from heat that may be generated in, or escaped
from, any designated fire zone.
(c) Be installed so that escaping oxygen cannot cause ignition
of grease, fluid, or vapour accumulations that are present in normal
operation or that may result from the failure or malfunction of any
other system.

Sec. 23.1453, Protection of oxygen equipment from rupture,
paragraphs (a) and (b) states the following:

(a) Each element of the oxygen system must have sufficient
strength to withstand the maximum pressure and temperature in
combination with any externally applied loads arising from
consideration of limit structural loads that may be acting on that
part of the system.
(b) Oxygen pressure sources and the lines between the source and
shutoff means must be:
(1) Protected from unsafe temperatures; and
(2) Located where the probability and hazard of rupture in a
crash landing are minimized.

Sec. 23.1445 is the only significant regulatory difference, which
states the following:

Part 23 requires crewmembers be able to reserve a minimum supply
for themselves when they share a common source of O2 with
passengers.

As the oxygen system is not utilized for breathing, this
Significant Standard Difference (SSD) does not apply.
In addition, the FAA notes that Ultramagic offers an optional
hydraulic kit. This kit is a hydraulic system that actuates the
burners' fuel valve. Since part 31 does not have provisions for
hydraulic systems, Sec. 23.1435, Hydraulic systems, will provide the
basis for the hydraulic system special conditions contained herein. No
SSD is associated with this regulation.

Applicability

As discussed above, these special conditions are applicable to the
Model Numbers F-18, H-56, H-65, H-77, M-56, M-56C, M-65, M-65C, M-77,
M-77C, M-90, M-105, M-120, M-130, M-145, M-160, N-180, N-210, N-250, N-
300, N-355, N-425, S-70, S-90, S-105, S-130, S-160, T-150, T-180, T-
210, V-56, V-65, V-77, V-90, V-105, and Z-90 balloons. Should
Ultramagic, S.A. apply at a later date for a change to the type
certificate to include another model incorporating the same novel or
unusual design feature, the special conditions would apply to that
model as well.

Conclusion

This action affects only certain novel or unusual design features
on one model series of burners. It is not a rule of general
applicability.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 31

Aircraft, Aviation safety.

The authority citation for these special conditions is as follows:

Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701-44702, 44704.

The Proposed Special Conditions

Accordingly, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposes the
following special conditions as part of the type certification basis
for Model Numbers F-18, H-56, H-65, H-77, M-56, M-56C, M-65, M-65C, M-
77, M-77C, M-90, M-105, M-120, M-130, M-145, M-160, N-180, N-210, N-
250, N-300, N-355, N-425, S-70, S-90, S-105, S-130, S-160, T-150, T-
180, T-210, V-56, V-65, V-77, V-90, V-105, and Z-90 balloons.
1. Certification of the MK-32 Burner Series under 14 CFR part 31.
(a) In addition to the provisions of part 31, amendment 7, the
applicant must design the MK-32 Burner to comply with the requirements,
as described below, with respect to the igniter oxygen augmentation
system and hydraulic burner valve actuation system:

Oxygen Distribution System

(1) Except for flexible lines from oxygen outlets to the dispensing
units, or where shown to be otherwise suitable to the installation,
nonmetallic tubing must not be used for any oxygen line that is
normally pressurized during flight.
(2) Nonmetallic oxygen distribution lines must not be routed where
they may be subjected to elevated temperatures, electrical arcing, and
released flammable fluids that might result from any probable failure.

Fire Protection for Oxygen Equipment

Oxygen equipment and lines must:
(1) Not be installed in any designated fire zones.
(2) Be protected from heat that may be generated in, or escape
from, any designated fire zone.

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(3) Be installed so that escaping oxygen cannot come in contact
with and cause ignition of grease, fluid, or vapor accumulations that
are present in normal operation or that may result from the failure or
malfunction of any other system.

Protection of Oxygen Equipment From Rupture

(1) Each element of the oxygen system must have sufficient strength
to withstand the maximum pressure and temperature, in combination with
any externally applied loads arising from consideration of limit
structural loads that may be acting on that part of the system.
(2) Oxygen pressure sources and the lines between the source and
the shutoff means must be:
(i) Protected from unsafe temperatures; and
(ii) Located where the probability and hazard of rupture in a crash
landing are minimized.

Hydraulic Systems

(1) Design. Each hydraulic system must be designed as follows:
(i) Each hydraulic system and its elements must withstand, without
yielding, the structural loads expected in addition to hydraulic loads.
(ii) A means to indicate the pressure in each hydraulic system
which supplies two or more primary functions must be provided to the
flight crew.
(iii) There must be means to ensure that the pressure, including
transient (surge) pressure, in any part of the system will not exceed
the safe limit above design operating pressure and to prevent excessive
pressure resulting from fluid volumetric changes in all lines which are
likely to remain closed long enough for such changes to occur.
(iv) The minimum design burst pressure must be 2.5 times the
operating pressure.
(2) Tests. Each system must be substantiated by proof pressure
tests. When proof tested, no part of any system may fail, malfunction,
or experience a permanent set. The proof load of each system must be at
least 1.5 times the maximum operating pressure of that system.
(3) Accumulators. A hydraulic accumulator or reservoir may be
installed on the engine side of any firewall, if--
(i) It is an integral part of an engine or propeller system; or
(ii) The reservoir is nonpressurized and the total capacity of all
such nonpressurized reservoirs is one quart or less.
(b) Ultramagic, through EASA, will provide the FAA with all
Airworthiness Directives issued against the changed type design, if
any, and a plan for resolving the unsafe conditions for the FAA type
design.

Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on March 28, 2016.
Mel Johnson,
Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate Aircraft Certification
Service.
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Flexibility Analysis for further details. 4. Frozen raspberries—6 packages EXAMPLES of Multiple Ingredient
https://www.regulations.gov/ 5. Frozen spinach—6 packages Foods That Would be Excluded for
#!documentDetail;D=FNS-2016-0018- 6. Fresh baby carrots—6 packages Purposes of Retailer Eligibility Decisions
0006. 7. Fresh celery sticks—6 packages Under the Proposed Rule
More generally, FNS appreciates the Non-Perishable: Æ Pizzas (contains dough, cheese, and
questions it has received from tomato)
commenters on the number of total food 8. Apple sauce—6 jars
9. Canned corn—6 cans Æ Multiple ingredient soups, e.g.
items that retailers would be required to minestrone (contains vegetables and
stock under the proposed rule and 10. Canned peas—6 cans
Dairy—the proposed rule would pasta)
encourages additional comments from Æ Multiple ingredient canned foods, e.g.
the public on this provision of the require stocking at least 7 varieties in
ravioli (contains vegetables, cheese,
proposed rule, including comments on this category; below are ten examples of
and pasta)
the impacts (such as benefits, costs, or what FNS would consider different
Æ Chicken pot pies (contains dough,
small business impacts) associated with varieties This is not an exhaustive list
vegetables, and chicken)
proposals that would alter the total food of acceptable varieties in this staple
Æ Frozen TV dinners, e.g. chicken
items that retailers would be required to food category. Under the proposed rule,
dinner (contains chicken, potatoes,
stock. the first 8 varieties listed below would
and vegetables)
FNS also appreciates the questions likely be considered perishable varieties
Æ Sandwiches (contains meat, cheese,
from commenters it has received in this staple food group, provided that
bread, and vegetables)
regarding how the proposed they will spoil or suffer significant Æ Lunch-snack trays (contains meat,
requirements would affect different deterioration in quality within 2 to 3 cheese, and crackers)
types of retail food stores and weeks.
encourages additional comments from Perishable: EXAMPLES of Multiple Ingredient
the public on potential retail food store 1. Fresh cow’s milk—6 containers Foods That Would Continue to Count as
impacts. Staple Foods (i.e., the Primary Staple
2. Fresh goat’s milk—6 containers
Food Category Ingredient is Clearly
EXAMPLES of Acceptable Variety, 3. Fresh yogurt—6 containers Represented and Easily Recognized)
Perishables, and Depth of Stock Under 4. Fresh sour cream—6 packages
the Proposed Rule 5. Fresh cheddar cheese (hard)—6 Æ Mixed vegetables (frozen or canned;
packages contains a variety of vegetables)
Meat, Poultry, and Fish—the Æ Boxed breakfast cereals (intended to
proposed rule would require stocking at 6. Fresh cream cheese (soft)—6 packages
served heated or cold; contains a
least 7 varieties in this staple food 7. Frozen butter—6 packages
variety of grains)
category; below are ten examples of 8. Margarine—6 containers
what FNS would consider different Non-Perishable: III. Comment Period Extension
varieties. This is an illustrative list and 9. Infant Formula—6 containers Since publication of the proposed
not an exhaustive list of items that FNS 10. Almond Milk—6 containers rule, several entities, including SNAP
proposes to be acceptable varieties in Breads or Cereals—the proposed rule retail trade groups, have requested an
this staple food category. would require stocking at least 7 extension of the comment period in
Perishable: varieties in this category; below are ten order to allow ample time for all
1. Sliced turkey breast—6 packages examples of what FNS would consider stakeholders to comment on the
2. Shrimp—6 packages different varieties. This is not an rulemaking process. The comment
3. Sliced ham—6 packages exhaustive list of acceptable varieties in period, therefore, is being extended 30
4. Fresh or frozen ground beef– 6 this staple food category. Under the days in order to provide additional time
packages proposed rule, the first 5 varieties listed for interested parties to review the
5. Fresh or frozen catfish—6 packages below would likely be considered proposed rule. To be assured of
6. Eggs—6 cartons (any size) perishable varieties in this staple food consideration, comments on the
7. Frozen lamb chops—6 packages group, provided that they will spoil or proposed rule must be received by FNS
8. Tofu (meat substitute)—6 packages suffer significant deterioration in quality on or before May 18, 2016.
Non-perishable: within 2 to 3 weeks. Dated: March 31, 2016.
9. Canned tuna—6 cans Perishable: Audrey Rowe,
10. Canned chicken—6 cans 1. Bread—any combination (wheat, Administrator, Food and Nutrition Service.
Fruits, Vegetables—the proposed rule white, rye)—6 packages [FR Doc. 2016–07793 Filed 4–4–16; 8:45 am]
would require stocking at least 7 2. Tortillas (flour, corn)—6 packages BILLING CODE 3410–30–P
varieties in this category; below are ten
3. Bagels (white, wheat, other)—6 items
examples of what FNS would consider
4. Pitas—6 packages
different varieties. This is not an
exhaustive list of acceptable varieties in 5. Frozen dinner rolls—6 packages DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
this staple food category. Under the Non-Perishable:
Federal Aviation Administration
proposed rule, the first 7 varieties listed 6. Rice—any combination (long-grain,
below would be considered perishable brown)—6 packages
14 CFR Part 31
varieties in this staple food group, 7. Pasta—any combination (spaghetti,
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provided that they will spoil or suffer lasagna noodles, rice noodles)—6 [Docket No. FAA–2016–5424; Notice No. 31–
significant deterioration in quality packages 16–01–SC]
within 2 to 3 weeks. 8. Cereal– any combination (wheat, rice,
Perishable: chex, granola, etc)—6 packages Special Conditions: Ultramagic, S.A.,
Mark-32 Burner Series
1. Fresh bananas—6 bananas 9. Flour (white, wholegrain, any
2. Fresh oranges—6 oranges combination)—6 packages AGENCY:Federal Aviation
3. Fresh pears—6 pears 10. Infant Cereal—6 packages Administration (FAA), DOT.

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(3) Be installed so that escaping Directives issued against the changed 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
oxygen cannot come in contact with and type design, if any, and a plan for W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
cause ignition of grease, fluid, or vapor resolving the unsafe conditions for the Washington, DC 20590.
accumulations that are present in FAA type design. • Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of
normal operation or that may result Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on March Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
from the failure or malfunction of any 28, 2016. 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
other system. Mel Johnson, W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
Protection of Oxygen Equipment From Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate
Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5
Rupture Aircraft Certification Service. p.m., Monday through Friday, except
[FR Doc. 2016–07786 Filed 4–4–16; 8:45 am]
Federal holidays.
(1) Each element of the oxygen system For service information identified in
must have sufficient strength to BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
this NPRM, contact Airbus SAS,
withstand the maximum pressure and Airworthiness Office—EAW, 1 Rond
temperature, in combination with any Point Maurice Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac
externally applied loads arising from DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Cedex, France; telephone +33 5 61 93 36
consideration of limit structural loads 96; fax +33 5 61 93 44 51; email
Federal Aviation Administration
that may be acting on that part of the account.airworth-eas@airbus.com;
system. Internet http://www.airbus.com. You
(2) Oxygen pressure sources and the 14 CFR Part 39
may view this referenced service
lines between the source and the shutoff [Docket No. FAA–2016–5039; Directorate
information at the FAA, Transport
means must be: Identifier 2013–NM–148–AD]
Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue
(i) Protected from unsafe RIN 2120–AA64 SW., Renton, WA. For information on
temperatures; and
(ii) Located where the probability and the availability of this material at the
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus FAA, call 425–227–1221.
hazard of rupture in a crash landing are Airplanes
minimized. Examining the AD Docket
AGENCY: Federal Aviation
Hydraulic Systems Administration (FAA), DOT. You may examine the AD docket on
(1) Design. Each hydraulic system the Internet at http://
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
must be designed as follows: www.regulations.gov by searching for
(NPRM).
(i) Each hydraulic system and its and locating Docket No. FAA–2016–
elements must withstand, without SUMMARY: We propose to supersede 5039; or in person at the Docket
yielding, the structural loads expected airworthiness directive (AD) 2000–10– Management Facility between 9 a.m.
in addition to hydraulic loads. 18, that applies to certain Airbus Model and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
(ii) A means to indicate the pressure A300 series airplanes; Model A300 B4– except Federal holidays. The AD docket
in each hydraulic system which 600, B4–600R, F4–600R series airplanes, contains this proposed AD, the
supplies two or more primary functions and Model A300 C4–605R Variant F regulatory evaluation, any comments
must be provided to the flight crew. airplanes (collectively called Model received, and other information. The
(iii) There must be means to ensure A300–600 series airplanes); and Model street address for the Docket Operations
that the pressure, including transient A310 series airplanes. AD 2000–10–18 office (telephone 800–647–5527) is in
(surge) pressure, in any part of the requires repetitive inspections to detect the ADDRESSES section. Comments will
system will not exceed the safe limit cracks in the lower spar of the engine be available in the AD docket shortly
above design operating pressure and to pylons between ribs 6 and 7, and repair after receipt.
prevent excessive pressure resulting if necessary. Since we issued AD 2000– FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dan
from fluid volumetric changes in all 10–18, we have determined that the Rodina, Aerospace Engineer,
lines which are likely to remain closed compliance times for the initial International Branch, ANM–116,
long enough for such changes to occur. inspection and the repetitive intervals Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA,
(iv) The minimum design burst must be reduced to allow timely 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA
pressure must be 2.5 times the operating detection of cracks in the engine pylon’s 98057–3356; telephone (425) 227–2125;
pressure. lower spar between ribs 6 and 7. This fax (425) 227–1149.
(2) Tests. Each system must be proposed AD would reduce the
substantiated by proof pressure tests. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
compliance times for the initial
When proof tested, no part of any inspection and the repetitive intervals. Comments Invited
system may fail, malfunction, or We are proposing this AD to prevent
experience a permanent set. The proof We invite you to send any written
fatigue cracking, which could result in relevant data, views, or arguments about
load of each system must be at least 1.5 reduced structural integrity of the
times the maximum operating pressure this proposed AD. Send your comments
engine pylon’s lower spar, and possible to an address listed under the
of that system.
separation of the engine from the ADDRESSES section. Include ‘‘Docket No.
(3) Accumulators. A hydraulic
accumulator or reservoir may be airplane. FAA–2016–5039; Directorate Identifier
installed on the engine side of any DATES: We must receive comments on 2013–NM–148–AD’’ at the beginning of
firewall, if— this proposed AD by May 20, 2016. your comments. We specifically invite
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(i) It is an integral part of an engine ADDRESSES: You may send comments by comments on the overall regulatory,
or propeller system; or any of the following methods: economic, environmental, and energy
(ii) The reservoir is nonpressurized • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to aspects of this proposed AD. We will
and the total capacity of all such http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the consider all comments received by the
nonpressurized reservoirs is one quart instructions for submitting comments. closing date and may amend this
or less. • Fax: (202) 493–2251. proposed AD based on those comments.
(b) Ultramagic, through EASA, will • Mail: U.S. Department of We will post all comments we
provide the FAA with all Airworthiness Transportation, Docket Operations, M– receive, without change, to http://

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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		Proposed Rules
Action		Notice of proposed special conditions.
Dates		Send your comments on or before May 5, 2016.
Contact		John VanHoudt, FAA, Program and Procedures Branch, ACE-114, Small Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service, 901 Locust; Kansas City, Missouri 64106; telephone (816) 329-4142; facsimile (816) 329-4090.
FR Citation		81 FR 19502
CFR Associated		Aircraft and Aviation Safety

81 FR 19502 - Special Conditions: Ultramagic, S.A., Mark-32 Burner Series

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATIONFederal Aviation Administration

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

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