81 FR 21236 - Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 69 (April 11, 2016)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 69 (April 11, 2016)
| Page Range | 21236-21240 | |
| FR Document | 2016-07373 |
[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 69 (Monday, April 11, 2016)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 21236-21240] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2016-07373] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2014-0775; Directorate Identifier 2014-NM-046-AD; Amendment 39-18467; AD 2016-07-22] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of Transportation (DOT). ACTION: Final rule. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Airbus Model A300 B4-600, B4-600R, and F4-600R series airplanes, Model A300 C4-605R Variant F airplanes (collectively called Model A300-600 series airplanes), and Model A310 series airplanes. This AD was prompted by reports of insufficient clearance for the electrical wiring bundles in the leading and trailing edges of the right-hand (RH) and left-hand (LH) wings. This AD requires modifying the electrical routing installation at the RH and LH wings. We are issuing this AD to prevent insufficient clearance of electrical wiring bundles located in the leading and trailing edges of the RH and LH wings, which could lead to chafing damage and arcing, possibly resulting in an on-board fire. DATES: This AD becomes effective May 16, 2016. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of certain publications listed in this AD as of May 16, 2016. ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov/#!docketDetail;D=FAA-2014-0775; or in person at the 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 service information identified in this final rule, contact Airbus SAS, Airworthiness Office--EAW, 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 [[Page 21237]] 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-2014- 0775. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dan Rodina, Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; telephone (425) 227-2125; 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 Model A300 B4- 600, B4-600R, and F4-600R series airplanes and Model A300 C4-605R Variant F airplanes (collectively called Model A300-600 series airplanes); and Model A310 series airplanes. The NPRM published in the Federal Register on November 21, 2014 (79 FR 69377) (``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 2015-0176, dated August 25, 2015 (referred to after this as the Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or ``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for all Airbus Model A300 B4-600, B4-600R, and F4-600R series airplanes, and Model A300 C4-605R Variant F airplanes (collectively called Model A300-600 series airplanes); and Model A310 series airplanes. The MCAI states: Following publication of FAA SFAR 88 (Special Federal Aviation Regulation 88) [http://rgl.faa.gov/Regulatory_and_Guidance_Library%5CrgFAR.nsf/0/EEFB3F94451DC06286256C93004F5E07?OpenDocument), EASA issued AD 2006- 0076 (http://ad.easa.europa.eu/ad/2006-0076] requiring inspection and corrective action to improve the explosion risk protection system for the left hand (LH) and right hand (RH) wings on A300, A300-600, A300-600ST and A310 aeroplanes. For A300-600, A300-600ST and A310 aeroplanes, the required detailed visual inspections of electrical bundles located in the leading and trailing edges of the RH and LH wings and a review of the wing electrical installation on the final assembly line have shown that the wing electrical installation does not comply with the minimum distance inspection criteria to the surrounding structure in a few wing locations. This condition, if not detected and corrected, could lead to damage on the electrical harnesses and on the surrounding structure. To address this unsafe condition, Airbus developed an improvement of the wing electrical installation to prevent possible chafing and subsequent damage to the electrical harnesses and surrounding structure. Consequently EASA issued AD 2014-0034 [http://www.regulations.gov/#!documentDetail;D=FAA-2014-0775-0002] to require installation of new bracket assemblies to ensure the clearance between the wiring and the structure, and installation of protective split sleeves as mechanical protection to the electrical harnesses. Since EASA AD 2014-0034 was issued, during embodiment of Airbus Service Bulletin (SB) A300-24-6103 Revision 02 on an aeroplane, an installation problem was identified, which prompted Airbus to revise SB A300-24-9014 Revision 01, and A300-24-6103 Revision 02. Service Bulletin Information Transmission (SBIT) 14-0044 Revision 01 dated 06 February 2015 recommended to postpone embodiment of these two SB's, and to wait for the availability of Airbus SB A300-24-9014 Revision 02 and A300-24-6103 Revision 03. For the reasons described above, this [EASA]AD retains the requirement of the EASA AD 2014-0034, which is superseded, and requires in addition for the A300-600 and A300-600ST aeroplanes only, installation of new bracket assemblies in shroud box (LH and RH side) to ensure adequate clearance between wirings and flap track carriage (LH and RH side). Required actions include modifying the electrical routing installation at the RH and LH wings by installing new bracket assemblies to ensure adequate clearance between the wiring and the structure, and installing protective split sleeves as mechanical protection to the electrical harnesses. You may examine the MCAI in the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov/#!documentDetail;D=FAA-2014-0775-0002. Comments We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing this AD. The following presents the comments received on the NPRM and the FAA's response to each comment. Requests To Use the Latest Service Information FedEx and United Parcel Service (UPS) requested that the NPRM reference the latest revision of Airbus Service Bulletin A300-24-6103, Revision 02, dated February 7, 2013. UPS stated that Airbus released an operators information transmission in October 2014, which stated that an operator reported that the installation of the clamps was not possible. UPS and FedEx stated that a revised version of the service information should be mandated. We agree with the commenters' request. Since the NPRM was issued, we have reviewed Airbus Service Bulletin A300-24-6103, Revision 03, dated July 3, 2015, excluding Appendices 01, 02, 03, and 04, Revision 03, dated July 3, 2015; and Airbus Service Bulletin A310-24-2105, Revision 02, dated January 5, 2015, excluding Appendix 01, Revision 02, dated January 5, 2015. Airbus Service Bulletin A300-24-6103, Revision 03, dated July 3, 2015, excluding Appendices 01, 02, 03, and 04, Revision 03, dated July 3, 2015, adds an installation of new bracket assemblies in the shroud box (LH and RH sides) to the modification. Airbus Service Bulletin A310-24-2105, Revision 02, dated January 5, 2015, excluding Appendix 01, Revision 02, dated January 5, 2015, only includes minor changes to the modification. We have updated paragraphs (g) and (h) of this AD accordingly. Similar to the MCAI, credit is not given for Airbus Service Bulletin A300-24-6103, Revision 02, dated February 7, 2013. Request To Revise Costs of Compliance Section FedEx requested that we revise the Costs of Compliance section of the NPRM. FedEx stated that the 37 work-hour estimate is consistent with what is specified in Airbus Service Bulletin A300-24-6103, Revision 02, dated February 7, 2013. However, FedEx stated that Airbus Service Bulletin A310-24-2105, Revision 01, dated December 11, 2013, shows an estimate of up to 55.5 work-hours, and does not include preparation and set up time. Airbus also stated that, from their experience, the work-hours tend to be understated compared to the actual time required to accomplish the actions. FedEx commented that it believes an estimate of 60 work-hours is more realistic. FedEx stated that it must be noted that 102 FedEx-registered airplanes are listed in the effectivity section of both service bulletins, and that the overall cost assessment omits the fact that over half of the total U.S. fleet cost will be borne by a single operator. We agree with the commenter's request to revise the estimated costs of compliance; however, we have used the cost estimate identified in Airbus Service Bulletin A310-24-2105, Revision 02, dated January 5, 2015, excluding Appendix 01, Revision 02, dated January 5, 2015, which does include access and close-up work-hours. We have revised the Costs of Compliance section of this final rule to specify up to 56 work-hours per product to comply with the basic requirements of this AD. [[Page 21238]] Request To Supersede and Revise the Affected ADs Paragraph of the Proposed AD FedEx requested that AD 2006-22-07, Amendment 39-14800 (71 FR 62890, October 27, 2006) (``AD 2006-22-07''), be listed as an affected AD in the proposed AD, and that the NPRM supersede AD 2006-22-07. FedEx stated that the manufacturer has linked the NPRM to AD 2006-22-07. FedEx commented that it has complied with the proposed requirements of the proposed AD, and all but two airplanes were found to be compliant with the clearance requirements specified in the applicable service information. FedEx stated that it has contacted the manufacturer for an approved method of compliance. FedEx stated that Airbus issued an EASA-approved technical adaptation requiring that the affected wire bundles be wrapped and a repetitive inspection be performed until a permanent fix is available. FedEx stated that the permanent fix is ``Airbus Service Bulletin A300-24-6103,'' which was specified in the NPRM. FedEx commented that the manufacturer has linked the NPRM to AD 2006-22-07 because Airbus Service Bulletin A300-24-6103 will act as terminating action for the requirements of AD 2006-22-07 and the NPRM. FedEx also stated that it thinks that all airplanes that comply with AD 2006-22-07 without requiring additional permanent modifications should be exempt from the NPRM. We agree that AD 2006-22-07 and this AD are related; however, we disagree with the commenter's request to supersede AD 2006-22-07 and include that AD as an affected AD in paragraph (b) of this AD. We also disagree with the commenter's request to exempt airplanes that comply with AD 2006-22-07 from this AD. Prior issues of Airbus Service Bulletin A300-24-6103 (issued before Revision 03, dated July 3, 2015) are not acceptable for compliance with this AD because this AD and AD 2006-22-07 address two different unsafe conditions and require different corrective actions. AD 2006-22-07 and prior issues of Airbus Service Bulletin A300-24-6103 (issued before Revision 03, dated July 3, 2015) do not address insufficient clearance of electrical wiring bundles located in the leading and trailing edges of the RH and LH wings, which is the unsafe condition identified in this final rule. Additional actions are required in Airbus Service Bulletin A300-24-6103, Revision 03, dated July 3, 2015, to address the unsafe conditions identified by this final rule that were not addressed on airplanes modified using previous issues of Airbus Service Bulletin A300-24-6103. Therefore, this final rule will not supersede AD 2006-22-07. Regardless of the findings or corrective actions accomplished in accordance with AD 2006-22-07, the service information in this final rule must still be required. We have not change this final rule in this regard. Conclusion We reviewed the relevant data, considered the comments received, and determined that air safety and the public interest require adopting this AD with the changes described previously and 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. We also determined that these changes will not increase the economic burden on any operator or increase the scope of this AD. Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 Airbus has issued Service Bulletin A300-24-6103, Revision 03, dated July 3, 2015, excluding Appendices 01, 02, 03, and 04, Revision 03, dated July 3, 2015; and Service Bulletin A310-24-2105, Revision 02, dated January 5, 2015, excluding Appendix 01, Revision 02, dated January 5, 2015. The service information describes procedures for modifying the electrical routing installation at the RH and LH wings. 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. Explanation of ``RC'' Procedures and Tests in Service Information The FAA worked in conjunction with industry, under the Airworthiness Directive Implementation Aviation Rulemaking Committee (ARC), to enhance the AD system. One enhancement was a new process for annotating which procedures and tests in the service information are required for compliance with an AD. Differentiating these procedures and tests from other tasks in the service information is expected to improve an owner's/operator's understanding of crucial AD requirements and help provide consistent judgment in AD compliance. The procedures and tests identified as Required for Compliance (RC) in any service information have a direct effect on detecting, preventing, resolving, or eliminating an identified unsafe condition. As specified in a NOTE under the Accomplishment Instructions of the specified service information, procedures and tests that are identified as RC in any service information must be done to comply with the AD. However, procedures and 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 will require approval of an AMOC. Costs of Compliance We estimate that this AD affects 199 airplanes of U.S. registry. We also estimate that it will take about 56 work-hours per product to comply with the basic requirements of this AD. The average labor rate is $85 per work-hour. Required parts would cost up to $18,000 per product. Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of this AD on U.S. operators to be $4,529,240, or $22,760 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 [[Page 21239]] 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. Examining the AD Docket You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov/#!docketDetail;D=FAA-2014-0775; 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 in the ADDRESSES section. List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by reference, Safety. Adoption of the Amendment Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator, the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows: PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES 0 1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows: Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. Sec. 39.13 [Amended] 0 2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness directive (AD): 2016-07-22 Airbus: Amendment 39-18467. Docket No. FAA-2014-0775; Directorate Identifier 2014-NM-046-AD. (a) Effective Date This AD becomes effective May 16, 2016. (b) Affected ADs None. (c) Applicability This AD applies to the airplanes identified in paragraphs (c)(1) and (c)(2) of this AD, certificated in any category. (1) All Airbus Model A300 B4-601, B4-603, B4-620, and B4-622 airplanes; Model A300 B4-605R and B4-622R airplanes; Model A300 F4- 605R and F4-622R airplanes; and Model A300 C4-605R Variant F airplanes. (2) All Airbus Model A310-203, -204, -221, -222, -304, -322, - 324, and -325 airplanes. (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 24, Electrical Power. (e) Reason This AD was prompted by reports of insufficient clearance for the electrical wiring bundles in the leading and trailing edges of the right-hand (RH) and left-hand (LH) wings. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct insufficient clearance of electrical wiring bundles located in the leading and trailing edges of the RH and LH wings, which could lead to chafing damage and arcing, possibly resulting in an on-board fire. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Modification Within 30 months after the effective date of this AD: Modify the electrical routing installation at the RH and LH wings in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A300-24-6103, Revision 03, July 3, 2015, excluding Appendices 01, 02, 03, and 04, Revision 03, dated July 3, 2015; or Airbus Service Bulletin A310-24-2105, Revision 02, dated January 5, 2015, excluding Appendix 01, Revision 02, dated January 5, 2015; as applicable; except as required by paragraph (h) of this AD. (h) Exception to Service Information If, during any modification required by paragraph (g) of this AD: Any gap between the structure and the clamp has insufficient clearance, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A300-24-6103, Revision 03, July 3, 2015, excluding Appendices 01, 02, 03, and 04, Revision 03, dated July 3, 2015; or Airbus Service Bulletin A310-24-2105, Revision 02, dated January 5, 2015, excluding Appendix 01, Revision 02, dated January 5, 2015; as applicable; before further flight, repair 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). (i) Credit for Previous Actions This paragraph provides credit for the actions required by paragraph (g) of this AD, if those actions were performed before the effective date of this AD using Airbus Service Bulletin A310-24- 2105, dated March 20, 2013; or Airbus Service Bulletin A310-24-2105, Revision 01, dated December 11, 2013. (j) 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: Dan Rodina, Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057- 3356; telephone (425) 227-2125; 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 EASA; or Airbus's EASA DOA. If approved by the DOA, the approval must include the DOA-authorized signature. (3) Required for Compliance (RC): Except as required by paragraph (h) of this AD: 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. (k) Related Information (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA Airworthiness Directive 2015-0176, dated August 25, 2015, for related information. This MCAI may be found in the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov/#!documentDetail;D=FAA-2014-0775-0002. (2) Service information identified in this AD that is not incorporated by reference is available at the addresses specified in paragraphs (l)(3) and (l)(4) of this AD. (l) 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. [[Page 21240]] (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 A300-24-6103, Revision 03, dated July 3, 2015, excluding Appendices 01, 02, 03, and 04, Revision 03, dated July 3, 2015. (ii) Airbus Service Bulletin A310-24-2105, Revision 02, dated January 5, 2015, excluding Appendix 01, Revision 02, dated January 5, 2015. (3) For service information identified in this AD, contact Airbus SAS, Airworthiness Office--EAW, 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 24, 2016. Michael Kaszycki, Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2016-07373 Filed 4-8-16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
![21236 Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 69 / Monday, April 11, 2016 / Rules and Regulations
(3) Will not affect intrastate aviation Flight Manual (RFM) by making pen and ink DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
in Alaska to the extent that a regulatory; changes or by inserting a copy of this AD into
and the RFM stating: ‘‘The never-exceed speed Federal Aviation Administration
(4) Will not have a significant (VNE) is limited to 150 knots indicated
economic impact, positive or negative, airspeed (KIAS)’’ and ‘‘The rate-of-descent 14 CFR Part 39
on a substantial number of small entities (R/D) must not exceed 1,500 ft/min when the
airspeed is beyond 140 KIAS.’’ [Docket No. FAA-2014-0775; Directorate
under the criteria of the Regulatory Identifier 2014–NM–046–AD; Amendment
Flexibility Act. (2) Install one or more self-adhesive
39–18467; AD 2016–07–22]
placards, with 6 millimeter red letters on
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 white background, on the cockpit instrument RIN 2120–AA64
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation panel in full view of the pilot and co-pilot
safety, Incorporation by reference, to read as follows: ‘‘VNE LIMITED TO 150 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus
Safety. KIAS’’ and ‘‘R/D MUST NOT EXCEED 1,500 Airplanes
ft/min when airspeed is beyond 140 KIAS’’
Adoption of the Amendment AGENCY: Federal Aviation
(g) Alternative Methods of Compliance Administration (FAA), Department of
Accordingly, under the authority (AMOCs) Transportation (DOT).
delegated to me by the Administrator,
(1) The Manager, Safety Management ACTION: Final rule.
the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as Group, FAA, may approve AMOCs for this
follows: AD. Send your proposal to: Robert Grant, SUMMARY: We are adopting a new
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS Aviation Safety Engineer, Safety Management airworthiness directive (AD) for all
DIRECTIVES
Group, Rotorcraft Directorate, FAA, 10101 Airbus Model A300 B4–600, B4–600R,
Hillwood Pkwy., Fort Worth, Texas 76177; and F4–600R series airplanes, Model
■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 telephone (817) 222–5110; email 9-asw-ftw- A300 C4–605R Variant F airplanes
continues to read as follows: amoc-requests@faa.gov. (collectively called Model A300–600
(2) For operations conducted under a 14 series airplanes), and Model A310 series
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. CFR part 119 operating certificate or under airplanes. This AD was prompted by
§ 39.13 [Amended] 14 CFR part 91, subpart K, we suggest that reports of insufficient clearance for the
you notify your principal inspector, or electrical wiring bundles in the leading
■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by lacking a principal inspector, the manager of
removing Airworthiness Directive (AD) and trailing edges of the right-hand (RH)
the local flight standards district office or
2010–23–02, Amendment 39–16491 (75 and left-hand (LH) wings. This AD
certificate holding district office, before
FR 68169, November 5, 2010), and operating any aircraft complying with this
requires modifying the electrical routing
adding the following new AD: AD through an AMOC. installation at the RH and LH wings. We
are issuing this AD to prevent
2016–07–26 Airbus Helicopters (previously (h) Additional Information insufficient clearance of electrical
Eurocopter France): Amendment 39–
18471; Docket No. FAA–2015–4112; (1) Eurocopter Emergency Alert Service wiring bundles located in the leading
Directorate Identifier 2014–SW–043–AD. Bulletin (EASB) No. 01.00.60, 01.00.16, and and trailing edges of the RH and LH
01.28, Revision 1, dated December 2, 2008, wings, which could lead to chafing
(a) Applicability and Airbus Helicopters Service Bulletin No. damage and arcing, possibly resulting in
This AD applies to Model SA–365N, SA– AS365–55.00.06, Revision 0, dated November an on-board fire.
365N1, AS–365N2, and AS 365 N3 14, 2014, which are not incorporated by DATES: This AD becomes effective May
helicopters, with a horizontal stabilizer, part reference, contain additional information
number 365A13–3030–1901, –1902, –1903, 16, 2016.
about the subject of this final rule. For
–1904, –1905, –1906, –1908, –1909; 365A13– The Director of the Federal Register
service information identified in this final
3036–00, –0001, –0002, –0003; or 365A13– approved the incorporation by reference
rule, contact Airbus Helicopters, Inc., 2701
3038–00, installed, except those with
N. Forum Drive, Grand Prairie, TX 75052;
of certain publications listed in this AD
modification 0755B28 installed, certificated as of May 16, 2016.
in any category. telephone (972) 641–0000 or (800) 232–0323;
fax (972) 641–3775; or at http:// ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD
(b) Unsafe Condition www.airbushelicopters.com/techpub. You docket on the Internet at http://
This AD defines the unsafe condition as may review a copy of the service information www.regulations.gov/
vibration during descent at high speed. This at the FAA, Office of the Regional Counsel, #!docketDetail;D=FAA-2014-0775; or in
condition could result in failure of the Southwest Region, 10101 Hillwood Pkwy., person at the Docket Management
horizontal stabilizer and subsequent loss of Room 6N–321, Fort Worth, TX 76177. Facility, U.S. Department of
control of the helicopter. (2) The subject of this AD is addressed in Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
(c) Affected ADs European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
No. 2008–0204R1, dated May 21, 2014. You W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
This AD replaces AD 2010–23–02,
Amendment 39–16491 (75 FR 68169, may view the EASA AD on the Internet at Washington, DC.
November 5, 2010). http://www.regulations.gov in Docket No. For service information identified in
FAA–2015–4112.
(d) Effective Date this final rule, contact Airbus SAS,
(i) Subject Airworthiness Office—EAW, 1 Rond
This AD becomes effective May 16, 2016.
Joint Aircraft Service Component (JASC) Point Maurice Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac
(e) Compliance Code 5310: Horizontal Stabilizer Structure. Cedex, France; telephone +33 5 61 93 36
You are responsible for performing each 96; fax +33 5 61 93 44 51; email
jstallworth on DSK7TPTVN1PROD with RULES
action required by this AD within the Issued in Fort Worth, Texas, on March 31,
account.airworth-eas@airbus.com;
specified compliance time unless it has 2016.
Internet http://www.airbus.com. You
already been accomplished prior to that time. James A. Grigg, may view this referenced service
(f) Required Actions Acting Manager, Rotorcraft Directorate, information at the FAA, Transport
Aircraft Certification Service. Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue
Before further flight:
(1) Revise the airspeed operating limitation [FR Doc. 2016–07981 Filed 4–8–16; 8:45 am] SW., Renton, WA. For information on
in the Limitations section of the Rotorcraft BILLING CODE 4910–13–P the availability of this material at the
VerDate Sep<11>2014 14:13 Apr 08, 2016 Jkt 238001 PO 00000 Frm 00014 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 E:\FR\FM\11APR1.SGM 11APR1](https://thefederalregister.org/doc/81_FR_21305/page/1.svg)
![Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 69 / Monday, April 11, 2016 / Rules and Regulations 21237
FAA, call 425–227–1221. It is also chafing and subsequent damage to the have reviewed Airbus Service Bulletin
available on the Internet at http:// electrical harnesses and surrounding A300–24–6103, Revision 03, dated July
www.regulations.gov by searching for structure. 3, 2015, excluding Appendices 01, 02,
Consequently EASA issued AD 2014–0034
and locating Docket No. FAA–2014– 03, and 04, Revision 03, dated July 3,
[http://www.regulations.gov/
0775. #!documentDetail;D=FAA–2014–0775–0002] 2015; and Airbus Service Bulletin
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dan to require installation of new bracket A310–24–2105, Revision 02, dated
Rodina, Aerospace Engineer, assemblies to ensure the clearance between January 5, 2015, excluding Appendix
International Branch, ANM–116, the wiring and the structure, and installation 01, Revision 02, dated January 5, 2015.
of protective split sleeves as mechanical Airbus Service Bulletin A300–24–6103,
Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA,
protection to the electrical harnesses. Revision 03, dated July 3, 2015,
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA Since EASA AD 2014–0034 was issued,
98057–3356; telephone (425) 227–2125; excluding Appendices 01, 02, 03, and
during embodiment of Airbus Service
fax (425) 227–1149. 04, Revision 03, dated July 3, 2015, adds
Bulletin (SB) A300–24–6103 Revision 02 on
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: an aeroplane, an installation problem was an installation of new bracket
identified, which prompted Airbus to revise assemblies in the shroud box (LH and
Discussion SB A300–24–9014 Revision 01, and A300– RH sides) to the modification. Airbus
We issued a notice of proposed 24–6103 Revision 02. Service Bulletin A310–24–2105,
rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR Service Bulletin Information Transmission Revision 02, dated January 5, 2015,
(SBIT) 14–0044 Revision 01 dated 06 excluding Appendix 01, Revision 02,
part 39 by adding an AD that would February 2015 recommended to postpone
apply to all Airbus Model A300 B4–600, dated January 5, 2015, only includes
embodiment of these two SB’s, and to wait
B4–600R, and F4–600R series airplanes minor changes to the modification. We
for the availability of Airbus SB A300–24–
and Model A300 C4–605R Variant F 9014 Revision 02 and A300–24–6103 have updated paragraphs (g) and (h) of
airplanes (collectively called Model Revision 03. this AD accordingly. Similar to the
A300–600 series airplanes); and Model For the reasons described above, this MCAI, credit is not given for Airbus
A310 series airplanes. The NPRM [EASA]AD retains the requirement of the Service Bulletin A300–24–6103,
published in the Federal Register on EASA AD 2014–0034, which is superseded, Revision 02, dated February 7, 2013.
November 21, 2014 (79 FR 69377) (‘‘the and requires in addition for the A300–600
and A300–600ST aeroplanes only, Request To Revise Costs of Compliance
NPRM’’). installation of new bracket assemblies in Section
The European Aviation Safety Agency shroud box (LH and RH side) to ensure
(EASA), which is the Technical Agent adequate clearance between wirings and flap
FedEx requested that we revise the
for the Member States of the European track carriage (LH and RH side). Costs of Compliance section of the
Union, has issued EASA Airworthiness NPRM. FedEx stated that the 37 work-
Directive 2015–0176, dated August 25, Required actions include modifying hour estimate is consistent with what is
2015 (referred to after this as the the electrical routing installation at the specified in Airbus Service Bulletin
Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness RH and LH wings by installing new A300–24–6103, Revision 02, dated
Information, or ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct bracket assemblies to ensure adequate February 7, 2013. However, FedEx
an unsafe condition for all Airbus clearance between the wiring and the stated that Airbus Service Bulletin
Model A300 B4–600, B4–600R, and F4– structure, and installing protective split A310–24–2105, Revision 01, dated
600R series airplanes, and Model A300 sleeves as mechanical protection to the December 11, 2013, shows an estimate
C4–605R Variant F airplanes electrical harnesses. of up to 55.5 work-hours, and does not
You may examine the MCAI in the include preparation and set up time.
(collectively called Model A300–600
AD docket on the Internet at http:// Airbus also stated that, from their
series airplanes); and Model A310 series
www.regulations.gov/ experience, the work-hours tend to be
airplanes. The MCAI states:
#!documentDetail;D=FAA-2014-0775- understated compared to the actual time
Following publication of FAA SFAR 88 0002.
(Special Federal Aviation Regulation 88) required to accomplish the actions.
[http://rgl.faa.gov/Regulatory_and_ Comments FedEx commented that it believes an
Guidance_Library%5CrgFAR.nsf/0/EEFB3 We gave the public the opportunity to estimate of 60 work-hours is more
F94451DC06286256C93004F5E07? realistic. FedEx stated that it must be
OpenDocument), EASA issued AD 2006– participate in developing this AD. The
following presents the comments noted that 102 FedEx-registered
0076 (http://ad.easa.europa.eu/ad/2006– airplanes are listed in the effectivity
0076] requiring inspection and corrective received on the NPRM and the FAA’s
action to improve the explosion risk response to each comment. section of both service bulletins, and
protection system for the left hand (LH) and that the overall cost assessment omits
right hand (RH) wings on A300, A300–600, Requests To Use the Latest Service the fact that over half of the total U.S.
A300–600ST and A310 aeroplanes. Information fleet cost will be borne by a single
For A300–600, A300–600ST and A310 FedEx and United Parcel Service operator.
aeroplanes, the required detailed visual (UPS) requested that the NPRM We agree with the commenter’s
inspections of electrical bundles located in
the leading and trailing edges of the RH and reference the latest revision of Airbus request to revise the estimated costs of
LH wings and a review of the wing electrical Service Bulletin A300–24–6103, compliance; however, we have used the
installation on the final assembly line have Revision 02, dated February 7, 2013. cost estimate identified in Airbus
shown that the wing electrical installation UPS stated that Airbus released an Service Bulletin A310–24–2105,
does not comply with the minimum distance operators information transmission in Revision 02, dated January 5, 2015,
inspection criteria to the surrounding October 2014, which stated that an excluding Appendix 01, Revision 02,
jstallworth on DSK7TPTVN1PROD with RULES
structure in a few wing locations. operator reported that the installation of dated January 5, 2015, which does
This condition, if not detected and include access and close-up work-hours.
the clamps was not possible. UPS and
corrected, could lead to damage on the
electrical harnesses and on the surrounding FedEx stated that a revised version of We have revised the Costs of
structure. the service information should be Compliance section of this final rule to
To address this unsafe condition, Airbus mandated. specify up to 56 work-hours per product
developed an improvement of the wing We agree with the commenters’ to comply with the basic requirements
electrical installation to prevent possible request. Since the NPRM was issued, we of this AD.
VerDate Sep<11>2014 14:13 Apr 08, 2016 Jkt 238001 PO 00000 Frm 00015 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 E:\FR\FM\11APR1.SGM 11APR1](https://thefederalregister.org/doc/81_FR_21305/page/2.svg)
![Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 69 / Monday, April 11, 2016 / Rules and Regulations 21239
the States, on the relationship between (c) Applicability (j) Other FAA AD Provisions
the national government and the States, This AD applies to the airplanes identified The following provisions also apply to this
or on the distribution of power and in paragraphs (c)(1) and (c)(2) of this AD, AD:
responsibilities among the various certificated in any category. (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance
levels of government. (1) All Airbus Model A300 B4–601, B4– (AMOCs): The Manager, International
603, B4–620, and B4–622 airplanes; Model Branch, ANM–116, Transport Airplane
For the reasons discussed above, I A300 B4–605R and B4–622R airplanes; Directorate, FAA, has the authority to
certify that this AD: Model A300 F4–605R and F4–622R approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested
1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory airplanes; and Model A300 C4–605R Variant using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19.
action’’ under Executive Order 12866; F airplanes. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your
(2) All Airbus Model A310–203, –204, request to your principal inspector or local
2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the –221, –222, –304, –322, –324, and –325 Flight Standards District Office, as
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures airplanes. appropriate. If sending information directly
(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); to the International Branch, send it to ATTN:
(d) Subject
3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in Air Transport Association (ATA) of
Dan Rodina, Aerospace Engineer,
Alaska; and International Branch, ANM–116, Transport
America Code 24, Electrical Power.
Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind
4. Will not have a significant
(e) Reason Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356;
economic impact, positive or negative, telephone (425) 227–2125; fax (425) 227–
on a substantial number of small entities This AD was prompted by reports of
insufficient clearance for the electrical wiring 1149. Information may be emailed to: 9-
under the criteria of the Regulatory ANM-116-AMOC-REQUESTS@faa.gov.
bundles in the leading and trailing edges of
Flexibility Act. the right-hand (RH) and left-hand (LH) wings. Before using any approved AMOC, notify
We are issuing this AD to detect and correct your appropriate principal inspector, or
Examining the AD Docket lacking a principal inspector, the manager of
insufficient clearance of electrical wiring
You may examine the AD docket on bundles located in the leading and trailing the local flight standards district office/
the Internet at http:// edges of the RH and LH wings, which could certificate holding district office. The AMOC
lead to chafing damage and arcing, possibly approval letter must specifically reference
www.regulations.gov/
resulting in an on-board fire. this AD.
#!docketDetail;D=FAA-2014-0775; or in (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any
person at the Docket Management (f) Compliance requirement in this AD to obtain corrective
Facility between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Comply with this AD within the actions from a manufacturer, the action must
Monday through Friday, except Federal compliance times specified, unless already be accomplished using a method approved
holidays. The AD docket contains this done. by the Manager, International Branch, ANM–
AD, the regulatory evaluation, any (g) Modification 116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or
comments received, and other EASA; or Airbus’s EASA DOA. If approved
Within 30 months after the effective date by the DOA, the approval must include the
information. The street address for the of this AD: Modify the electrical routing
Docket Operations office (telephone DOA-authorized signature.
installation at the RH and LH wings in (3) Required for Compliance (RC): Except
800–647–5527) is in the ADDRESSES accordance with the Accomplishment as required by paragraph (h) of this AD: If
section. Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A300– any service information contains procedures
24–6103, Revision 03, July 3, 2015, excluding or tests that are identified as RC, those
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 Appendices 01, 02, 03, and 04, Revision 03, procedures and tests must be done to comply
dated July 3, 2015; or Airbus Service Bulletin
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation with this AD; any procedures or tests that are
A310–24–2105, Revision 02, dated January 5,
safety, Incorporation by reference, not identified as RC are recommended. Those
2015, excluding Appendix 01, Revision 02,
Safety. procedures and tests that are not identified
dated January 5, 2015; as applicable; except
as RC may be deviated from using accepted
Adoption of the Amendment as required by paragraph (h) of this AD.
methods in accordance with the operator’s
(h) Exception to Service Information maintenance or inspection program without
Accordingly, under the authority obtaining approval of an AMOC, provided
If, during any modification required by
delegated to me by the Administrator, the procedures and tests identified as RC can
paragraph (g) of this AD: Any gap between
the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as the structure and the clamp has insufficient be done and the airplane can be put back in
follows: clearance, in accordance with the an airworthy condition. Any substitutions or
Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus changes to procedures or tests identified as
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS Service Bulletin A300–24–6103, Revision 03, RC require approval of an AMOC.
DIRECTIVES July 3, 2015, excluding Appendices 01, 02, (k) Related Information
03, and 04, Revision 03, dated July 3, 2015;
■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 or Airbus Service Bulletin A310–24–2105, (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing
Revision 02, dated January 5, 2015, excluding Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA
continues to read as follows:
Appendix 01, Revision 02, dated January 5, Airworthiness Directive 2015–0176, dated
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. 2015; as applicable; before further flight, August 25, 2015, for related information.
repair using a method approved by the This MCAI may be found in the AD docket
§ 39.13 [Amended] on the Internet at http://
Manager, International Branch, ANM–116,
Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or the www.regulations.gov/
■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA); or #!documentDetail;D=FAA-2014-0775-0002.
the following new airworthiness (2) Service information identified in this
Airbus’s EASA Design Organization
directive (AD): Approval (DOA). AD that is not incorporated by reference is
2016–07–22 Airbus: Amendment 39–18467. available at the addresses specified in
(i) Credit for Previous Actions
jstallworth on DSK7TPTVN1PROD with RULES
Docket No. FAA–2014–0775; Directorate paragraphs (l)(3) and (l)(4) of this AD.
Identifier 2014–NM–046–AD. This paragraph provides credit for the
actions required by paragraph (g) of this AD, (l) Material Incorporated by Reference
(a) Effective Date if those actions were performed before the (1) The Director of the Federal Register
This AD becomes effective May 16, 2016. effective date of this AD using Airbus Service approved the incorporation by reference
Bulletin A310–24–2105, dated March 20, (IBR) of the service information listed in this
(b) Affected ADs 2013; or Airbus Service Bulletin A310–24– paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR
None. 2105, Revision 01, dated December 11, 2013. part 51.
VerDate Sep<11>2014 14:13 Apr 08, 2016 Jkt 238001 PO 00000 Frm 00017 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 E:\FR\FM\11APR1.SGM 11APR1](https://thefederalregister.org/doc/81_FR_21305/page/4.svg)
![21240 Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 69 / Monday, April 11, 2016 / Rules and Regulations
(2) You must use this service information prevent unnecessary engine in-flight The European Aviation Safety Agency
as applicable to do the actions required by shutdown, which could result in (EASA), which is the Technical Agent
this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise. reduced controllability of the airplane. for the Member States of the European
(i) Airbus Service Bulletin A300–24–6103, Union, has issued EASA Airworthiness
Revision 03, dated July 3, 2015, excluding DATES: This AD becomes effective May
Appendices 01, 02, 03, and 04, Revision 03, 16, 2016. Directive 2015–0011, dated January 20,
dated July 3, 2015. The Director of the Federal Register 2015 (referred to after this as the
(ii) Airbus Service Bulletin A310–24–2105, approved the incorporation by reference Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness
Revision 02, dated January 5, 2015, excluding of a certain publication listed in this AD Information, or ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct
Appendix 01, Revision 02, dated January 5, as of May 16, 2016. an unsafe condition for certain Airbus
2015. Defense and Space S.A. Model CN–235–
(3) For service information identified in ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD
200 and CN–235–300 airplanes. The
this AD, contact Airbus SAS, Airworthiness docket on the Internet at http://
MCAI states:
Office—EAW, 1 Rond Point Maurice www.regulations.gov by searching for
Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; and locating Docket No. FAA–2015– Several cases of false engine fire warning
telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61 4809; or in person at the Docket events were reported, which consequently
93 44 51; email account.airworth-eas@ led to engine in-flight shut down (IFSD)
Management Facility, U.S. Department executed by the flightcrew using the
airbus.com; Internet http://www.airbus.com. of Transportation, Docket Operations,
(4) You may view this service information appropriate emergency procedures.
M–30, West Building Ground Floor, Subsequent investigation determined that
at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate,
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey these false engine fire warnings were the
information on the availability of this Avenue SE., Washington, DC. result of insufficient insulation capability of
material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221. For service information identified in the engine fire detection system. This
(5) You may view this service information this final rule, contact EADS–CASA, allowed penetration of moisture into the fire
that is incorporated by reference at the detector connectors, reducing the insulation
Military Transport Aircraft Division
National Archives and Records resistance between the inner electrode and
(MTAD), Integrated Customer Services connector housing below the required values.
Administration (NARA). For information on (ICS), Technical Services, Avenida de
the availability of this material at NARA, call This condition, if not corrected, could lead
Aragón 404, 28022 Madrid, Spain; to further cases of unnecessary engine IFSD,
202–741–6030, or go to: http://
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-
telephone +34 91 585 55 84; fax +34 91 possibly resulting in reduced control of the
585 55 05; email aeroplane.
locations.html.
MTA.TechnicalService@casa.eads.net; To address this potential unsafe condition,
Issued in Renton, Washington, on March Internet http://www.eads.net. You may EADS–CASA issued Service Bulletin (SB)
24, 2016. SB235–26–0006 providing modification
view this referenced service information
Michael Kaszycki, instructions.
at the FAA, Transport Airplane For the reasons described above, this
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW.,
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [EASA] AD requires modification of the
Renton, WA. For information on the location and routing of the engine fire
[FR Doc. 2016–07373 Filed 4–8–16; 8:45 am] availability of this material at the FAA, detection system.
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P call 425 227–1221. It is also available on You may examine the MCAI in the
the Internet at http:// AD docket on the Internet at http://
www.regulations.gov by searching for www.regulations.gov by searching for
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION and locating Docket No. FAA–2015– and locating Docket No. FAA–2015–
4809. 4809.
Federal Aviation Administration
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Comments
14 CFR Part 39 Shahram Daneshmandi, Aerospace
Engineer, International Branch, ANM– We gave the public the opportunity to
[Docket No. FAA–2015–4809; Directorate participate in developing this AD. We
Identifier 2015–NM–012–AD; Amendment
116, Transport Airplane Directorate,
FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, received no comments on the NPRM or
39–18463; AD 2016–07–18] on the determination of the cost to the
WA 98057–3356; telephone 425–227–
RIN 2120–AA64 1112; fax 425–227–1149. public.
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Conclusion
Defense and Space S.A. (Formerly Discussion We reviewed the relevant data and
Known as Construcciones determined that air safety and the
We issued a notice of proposed public interest require adopting this AD
Aeronauticas, S.A.) Airplanes
rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR as proposed except for minor editorial
AGENCY: Federal Aviation part 39 by adding an AD that would changes. We have determined that these
Administration (FAA), Department of apply to certain Airbus Defense and minor changes:
Transportation (DOT). Space S.A. Model CN–235–200 and CN– • Are consistent with the intent that
ACTION: Final rule. 235–300 airplanes. The NPRM was proposed in the NPRM for
published in the Federal Register on correcting the unsafe condition; and
SUMMARY: We are adopting a new November 12, 2015 (80 FR 69898) (‘‘the • Do not add any additional burden
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain NPRM’’). The NPRM was prompted by upon the public than was already
Airbus Defense and Space S.A. Model reports of false engine fire warning proposed in the NPRM.
CN–235–200 and CN–235–300 events, which consequently led to
jstallworth on DSK7TPTVN1PROD with RULES
airplanes. This AD was prompted by engine in-flight shutdowns. The NPRM Related Service Information Under 1
reports of false engine fire warning proposed to require modification of the CFR part 51
events, which consequently led to location and routing of the engine fire EADS CASA has issued Service
engine in-flight shutdowns. This AD detection system. We are issuing this Bulletin SB–235–26–0006, dated July 8,
requires modification of the location AD to prevent unnecessary engine in- 2014. The service information describes
and routing of the engine fire detection flight shutdown, which could result in procedures for modifying the engine fire
system. We are issuing this AD to reduced controllability of the airplane. detection system. This service
VerDate Sep<11>2014 14:13 Apr 08, 2016 Jkt 238001 PO 00000 Frm 00018 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 E:\FR\FM\11APR1.SGM 11APR1](https://thefederalregister.org/doc/81_FR_21305/page/5.svg)
Document Created: 2016-04-09 00:11:14
Document Modified: 2016-04-09 00:11:14
| 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 16, 2016. | |
| Contact | Dan Rodina, Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; telephone (425) 227-2125; fax (425) 227-1149. | |
| FR Citation | 81 FR 21236 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
2025 Federal Register | Disclaimer | Privacy Policy
USC | CFR | eCFR