81 FR 21242 - Airworthiness Directives; Dassault Aviation 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)
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| FR Document | 2016-07571 |
[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 69 (Monday, April 11, 2016)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 21242-21244] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2016-07571] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2015-5813; Directorate Identifier 2014-NM-111-AD; Amendment 39-18460; AD 2016-07-15] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Dassault Aviation Airplanes AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of Transportation (DOT). ACTION: Final rule. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Dassault Aviation Model FALCON 7X airplanes. This AD was prompted by a fuel leak that occurred in the baggage compartment during fuel system pressurization. This AD requires opening the fuel boxes and restoring the sealing. We are issuing this AD to prevent failure of a connector or coupling on a fuel line, which, in combination with a leak in the corresponding enclosure (i.e., fuel box), could result in a fire in the baggage compartment and affect the safe flight of the airplane. DATES: This AD is effective May 16, 2016. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of May 16, 2016. ADDRESSES: For service information identified in this final rule, contact Dassault Falcon Jet Corporation, Teterboro Airport, P.O. Box 2000, South Hackensack, NJ 07606; telephone 201-440-6700; Internet http://www.dassaultfalcon.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-2015-5813. 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- 5813; or in person at the Docket Management Facility between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket contains this AD, the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and other information. The street address for the Docket Office (telephone 800-647-5527) is Docket Management Facility, U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tom Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; telephone (425) 227-1137; 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 Dassault Aviation Model FALCON 7X airplanes. The NPRM published in the Federal Register on November 27, 2015 (80 FR 74056) (``the NPRM''). The NPRM was prompted by a fuel leak that occurred in the baggage compartment during fuel system pressurization. The NPRM proposed to require opening the fuel boxes and restoring the sealing. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct failure of a connector or coupling on a fuel line, which, in combination with a leak in the corresponding enclosure (i.e., fuel box), could result in a fire in the baggage compartment and affect the safe flight of the airplane. The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical Agent for the Member States of the European Union, has issued EASA Airworthiness Directive 2014-0116, dated May 13, 2014 (referred to after this as the Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or ``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for certain Dassault Aviation Model FALCON 7X airplanes. The MCAI states: During the fuel system pressurization of a production line Falcon 7X aeroplane, a fuel leak occurred in the baggage compartment. The technical investigations concluded that a double failure of a connector (or coupling) on a fuel line, in combination with a defective fuel tightness of the corresponding enclosure (fuel box), caused the leak. Failure of the second barrier (fuel box) is a dormant failure, as this will only manifest itself in case of connector (or fuel pipe coupling) failure in flight. This condition, if not corrected, could result in a fire in the baggage compartment, which would affect the aeroplane safe flight. To address this potential unsafe condition, Dassault Aviation issued Service Bulletin (SB) F7X-284, which provides instructions to restore the sealing of the Left Hand (LH) and Right Hand (RH) fuel boxes. For the reasons described above, this [EASA] AD requires opening of the fuel boxes and restoration of the sealing of the fuel boxes to meet the initial design specifications. 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- 5813. 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. Conclusion We reviewed the relevant data and determined that air safety and the public interest require adopting this AD as proposed, except for minor editorial changes. We have determined that these minor changes:Are consistent with the intent that was proposed in the NPRM for correcting the unsafe condition; and Do not add any additional burden upon the public than was already proposed in the NPRM. Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 We reviewed Dassault Service Bulletin 7X-284, Revision 1, dated April 8, 2014. The service information describes procedures for opening the fuel boxes and restoring the sealing. This service information is reasonably available because the interested parties have access to it through their normal [[Page 21243]] course of business or by the means identified in the ADDRESSES section. Costs of Compliance We estimate that this AD affects 39 airplanes of U.S. registry. We also estimate that it will take about 16 work-hours per product to comply with the basic requirements of this AD. The average labor rate is $85 per work-hour. Required parts are negligible. Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of this AD on U.S. operators to be $53,040, or $1,360 per product. According to the manufacturer, all of the costs of this AD may be covered under warranty, thereby reducing the cost impact on affected individuals. We do not control warranty coverage for affected individuals. As a result, we have included all costs in our cost estimate. Authority for This Rulemaking Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the authority of the FAA Administrator. ``Subtitle VII: Aviation Programs,'' describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's authority. We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in ``Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: General requirements.'' Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this rulemaking action. Regulatory Findings We determined that this AD will not have federalism implications under Executive Order 13132. This AD will not have a substantial direct effect on the States, on the relationship between the national government and the States, or on the distribution of power and responsibilities among the various levels of government. For the reasons discussed above, I certify that this AD: 1. Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive Order 12866; 2. Is not a ``significant rule'' under the DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); 3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska; and 4. Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by reference, Safety. Adoption of the Amendment Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator, the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows: PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES 0 1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows: Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. Sec. 39.13 [Amended] 0 2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness directive (AD): 2016-07-15 Dassault Aviation: Amendment 39-18460. Docket No. FAA- 2015-5813; Directorate Identifier 2014-NM-111-AD. (a) Effective Date This AD is effective May 16, 2016. (b) Affected ADs None. (c) Applicability This AD applies to Dassault Aviation Model FALCON 7X airplanes, certificated in any category, serial numbers (S/Ns) 1 through 140 inclusive, S/Ns 142 through 156 inclusive, S/Ns 158 through 176 inclusive, S/Ns 178 through 181 inclusive, and S/N 183, 184, 187, 188, 190, 194, and 200. (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 28, Fuel. (e) Reason This AD was prompted by a fuel leak that occurred in the baggage compartment during fuel system pressurization. We are issuing this AD to prevent failure of a connector or coupling on a fuel line, which, in combination with a leak in the corresponding enclosure (i.e., fuel box), could result in a fire in the baggage compartment and affect the safe flight of the airplane. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Open the Fuel Box and Restore the Sealing Within 98 months after the effective date of this AD, open the left-hand and right-hand fuel boxes and restore the sealing, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Dassault Service Bulletin 7X-284, Revision 1, dated April 8, 2014. (h) Other FAA AD Provisions The following provisions also apply to this AD: (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your request to your principal inspector or local Flight Standards District Office, as appropriate. If sending information directly to the International Branch, send it to ATTN: Tom Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; telephone (425) 227-1137; 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 Dassault Aviation's EASA Design Organization Approval (DOA). If approved by the DOA, the approval must include the DOA-authorized signature. (i) Related Information Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA Airworthiness Directive 2014-0116, dated May 13, 1014, 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-2015-5813. (j) Material Incorporated by Reference (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference (IBR) of the service information listed in this paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. (2) You must use this service information as applicable to do the actions required by this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise. (i) Dassault Service Bulletin 7X-284, Revision 1, dated April 8, 2014. (ii) Reserved. (3) For service information identified in this AD, contact Dassault Falcon Jet Corporation, Teterboro Airport, P.O. Box 2000, South Hackensack, NJ 07606; telephone 201-440-6700; Internet http://www.dassaultfalcon.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. [[Page 21244]] (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 25, 2016. Michael Kaszycki, Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2016-07571 Filed 4-8-16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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Transport Aircraft Division (MTAD), Dassault Falcon Jet Corporation, Union, has issued EASA Airworthiness
Integrated Customer Services (ICS), Teterboro Airport, P.O. Box 2000, South Directive 2014–0116, dated May 13,
Technical Services, Avenida de Aragón 404, Hackensack, NJ 07606; telephone 201– 2014 (referred to after this as the
28022 Madrid, Spain; telephone +34 91 585
55 84; fax +34 91 585 55 05; email
440–6700; Internet http:// Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness
MTA.TechnicalService@casa.eads.net; www.dassaultfalcon.com. You may Information, or ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct
Internet http://www.eads.net. view this referenced service information an unsafe condition for certain Dassault
(4) You may view this service information at the FAA, Transport Airplane Aviation Model FALCON 7X airplanes.
at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., The MCAI states:
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For Renton, WA. For information on the During the fuel system pressurization of a
information on the availability of this availability of this material at the FAA,
material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221. production line Falcon 7X aeroplane, a fuel
call 425–227–1221. It is also available leak occurred in the baggage compartment.
(5) You may view this service information
that is incorporated by reference at the on the Internet at http:// The technical investigations concluded that a
National Archives and Records www.regulations.gov by searching for double failure of a connector (or coupling) on
Administration (NARA). For information on and locating Docket No. FAA–2015– a fuel line, in combination with a defective
the availability of this material at NARA, call 5813. fuel tightness of the corresponding enclosure
202–741–6030, or go to: http:// (fuel box), caused the leak.
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr- Examining the AD Docket Failure of the second barrier (fuel box) is
locations.html. a dormant failure, as this will only manifest
You may examine the AD docket on itself in case of connector (or fuel pipe
Issued in Renton, Washington, on March the Internet at http:// coupling) failure in flight.
24, 2016. www.regulations.gov by searching for This condition, if not corrected, could
Michael Kaszycki, and locating Docket No. FAA–2015– result in a fire in the baggage compartment,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane 5813; or in person at the Docket which would affect the aeroplane safe flight.
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. Management Facility between 9 a.m. To address this potential unsafe condition,
[FR Doc. 2016–07572 Filed 4–8–16; 8:45 am] and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, Dassault Aviation issued Service Bulletin
except Federal holidays. The AD docket (SB) F7X–284, which provides instructions to
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
contains this AD, the regulatory restore the sealing of the Left Hand (LH) and
Right Hand (RH) fuel boxes.
evaluation, any comments received, and For the reasons described above, this
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION other information. The street address for [EASA] AD requires opening of the fuel
the Docket Office (telephone 800–647– boxes and restoration of the sealing of the
Federal Aviation Administration 5527) is Docket Management Facility, fuel boxes to meet the initial design
U.S. Department of Transportation, specifications.
14 CFR Part 39 Docket Operations, M–30, West You may examine the MCAI in the
[Docket No. FAA–2015–5813; Directorate Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140, AD docket on the Internet at http://
Identifier 2014–NM–111–AD; Amendment 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., www.regulations.gov by searching for
39–18460; AD 2016–07–15] Washington, DC 20590. and locating Docket No. FAA–2015–
RIN 2120–AA64 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tom 5813.
Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer,
Airworthiness Directives; Dassault International Branch, ANM–116, Comments
Aviation Airplanes Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, We gave the public the opportunity to
AGENCY: Federal Aviation 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA participate in developing this AD. We
Administration (FAA), Department of 98057–3356; telephone (425) 227–1137; received no comments on the NPRM or
Transportation (DOT). fax (425) 227–1149. on the determination of the cost to the
ACTION: Final rule. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: public.
Discussion Conclusion
SUMMARY: We are adopting a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain We issued a notice of proposed We reviewed the relevant data and
Dassault Aviation Model FALCON 7X rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR determined that air safety and the
airplanes. This AD was prompted by a part 39 by adding an AD that would public interest require adopting this AD
fuel leak that occurred in the baggage apply to certain Dassault Aviation as proposed, except for minor editorial
compartment during fuel system Model FALCON 7X airplanes. The changes. We have determined that these
pressurization. This AD requires NPRM published in the Federal minor changes:
opening the fuel boxes and restoring the Register on November 27, 2015 (80 FR • Are consistent with the intent that
sealing. We are issuing this AD to 74056) (‘‘the NPRM’’). The NPRM was was proposed in the NPRM for
prevent failure of a connector or prompted by a fuel leak that occurred in correcting the unsafe condition; and
coupling on a fuel line, which, in the baggage compartment during fuel • Do not add any additional burden
combination with a leak in the system pressurization. The NPRM upon the public than was already
corresponding enclosure (i.e., fuel box), proposed to require opening the fuel proposed in the NPRM.
could result in a fire in the baggage boxes and restoring the sealing. We are
compartment and affect the safe flight of issuing this AD to detect and correct Related Service Information Under 1
the airplane. failure of a connector or coupling on a CFR Part 51
DATES: This AD is effective May 16, fuel line, which, in combination with a We reviewed Dassault Service
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2016. leak in the corresponding enclosure Bulletin 7X–284, Revision 1, dated
The Director of the Federal Register (i.e., fuel box), could result in a fire in April 8, 2014. The service information
approved the incorporation by reference the baggage compartment and affect the describes procedures for opening the
of a certain publication listed in this AD safe flight of the airplane. fuel boxes and restoring the sealing.
as of May 16, 2016. The European Aviation Safety Agency This service information is reasonably
ADDRESSES: For service information (EASA), which is the Technical Agent available because the interested parties
identified in this final rule, contact for the Member States of the European have access to it through their normal
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course of business or by the means 4. Will not have a significant Instructions of Dassault Service Bulletin 7X–
identified in the ADDRESSES section. economic impact, positive or negative, 284, Revision 1, dated April 8, 2014.
on a substantial number of small entities (h) Other FAA AD Provisions
Costs of Compliance
under the criteria of the Regulatory The following provisions also apply to this
We estimate that this AD affects 39 Flexibility Act. AD:
airplanes of U.S. registry. (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
We also estimate that it will take (AMOCs): The Manager, International
about 16 work-hours per product to Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation Branch, ANM–116, Transport Airplane
comply with the basic requirements of safety, Incorporation by reference, Directorate, FAA, has the authority to
this AD. The average labor rate is $85 Safety. approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested
per work-hour. Required parts are using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19.
Adoption of the Amendment In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your
negligible. Based on these figures, we
estimate the cost of this AD on U.S. Accordingly, under the authority request to your principal inspector or local
delegated to me by the Administrator, Flight Standards District Office, as
operators to be $53,040, or $1,360 per appropriate. If sending information directly
product. the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as
follows: to the International Branch, send it to ATTN:
According to the manufacturer, all of Tom Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer,
the costs of this AD may be covered PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS International Branch, ANM–116, Transport
under warranty, thereby reducing the DIRECTIVES Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind
cost impact on affected individuals. We Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356;
do not control warranty coverage for ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 telephone (425) 227–1137; fax (425) 227–
affected individuals. As a result, we 1149. Information may be emailed to: 9-
continues to read as follows:
ANM-116-AMOC-REQUESTS@faa.gov.
have included all costs in our cost Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. Before using any approved AMOC, notify
estimate. your appropriate principal inspector, or
§ 39.13 [Amended] lacking a principal inspector, the manager of
Authority for This Rulemaking
■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding the local flight standards district office/
Title 49 of the United States Code the following new airworthiness certificate holding district office. The AMOC
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue directive (AD): approval letter must specifically reference
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, this AD.
section 106, describes the authority of 2016–07–15 Dassault Aviation: (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any
Amendment 39–18460. Docket No. requirement in this AD to obtain corrective
the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII: FAA–2015–5813; Directorate Identifier actions from a manufacturer, the action must
Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more 2014–NM–111–AD. be accomplished using a method approved
detail the scope of the Agency’s by the Manager, International Branch, ANM–
authority. (a) Effective Date
116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or
We are issuing this rulemaking under This AD is effective May 16, 2016. the European Aviation Safety Agency
the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII, (b) Affected ADs (EASA); or Dassault Aviation’s EASA Design
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: None.
Organization Approval (DOA). If approved by
General requirements.’’ Under that the DOA, the approval must include the
section, Congress charges the FAA with (c) Applicability DOA-authorized signature.
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in This AD applies to Dassault Aviation (i) Related Information
air commerce by prescribing regulations Model FALCON 7X airplanes, certificated in
Refer to Mandatory Continuing
for practices, methods, and procedures any category, serial numbers (S/Ns) 1 through
Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA
the Administrator finds necessary for 140 inclusive, S/Ns 142 through 156
inclusive, S/Ns 158 through 176 inclusive, S/ Airworthiness Directive 2014–0116, dated
safety in air commerce. This regulation Ns 178 through 181 inclusive, and S/N 183, May 13, 1014, for related information. This
is within the scope of that authority 184, 187, 188, 190, 194, and 200. MCAI may be found in the AD docket on the
because it addresses an unsafe condition Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by
that is likely to exist or develop on (d) Subject searching for and locating Docket No. FAA–
products identified in this rulemaking Air Transport Association (ATA) of 2015–5813.
action. America Code 28, Fuel. (j) Material Incorporated by Reference
Regulatory Findings (e) Reason (1) The Director of the Federal Register
This AD was prompted by a fuel leak that approved the incorporation by reference
We determined that this AD will not occurred in the baggage compartment during (IBR) of the service information listed in this
have federalism implications under fuel system pressurization. We are issuing paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR
Executive Order 13132. This AD will this AD to prevent failure of a connector or part 51.
not have a substantial direct effect on coupling on a fuel line, which, in (2) You must use this service information
the States, on the relationship between combination with a leak in the corresponding as applicable to do the actions required by
enclosure (i.e., fuel box), could result in a fire this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise.
the national government and the States,
in the baggage compartment and affect the (i) Dassault Service Bulletin 7X–284,
or on the distribution of power and Revision 1, dated April 8, 2014.
safe flight of the airplane.
responsibilities among the various (ii) Reserved.
levels of government. (f) Compliance (3) For service information identified in
For the reasons discussed above, I Comply with this AD within the this AD, contact Dassault Falcon Jet
certify that this AD: compliance times specified, unless already Corporation, Teterboro Airport, P.O. Box
jstallworth on DSK7TPTVN1PROD with RULES
1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory done. 2000, South Hackensack, NJ 07606;
action’’ under Executive Order 12866; telephone 201–440–6700; Internet http://
(g) Open the Fuel Box and Restore the www.dassaultfalcon.com.
2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the Sealing (4) You may view this service information
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures Within 98 months after the effective date at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate,
(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); of this AD, open the left-hand and right-hand 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For
3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in fuel boxes and restore the sealing, in information on the availability of this
Alaska; and accordance with the Accomplishment material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221.
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(5) You may view this service information account.airworth-eas@airbus.com; Bulletin (SB) A320–53–1266 for in-service
that is incorporated by reference at the Internet http://www.airbus.com. You application to allow aeroplanes to operate up
National Archives and Records may view this referenced service to the new ESG limit.
Administration (NARA). For information on For the reasons described above, this
information at the FAA, Transport [EASA] AD requires replacement of the
the availability of this material at NARA, call
202–741–6030, or go to: http:// Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue affected clips, shear webs and angles at rear
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr- SW., Renton, WA. For information on fuselage section 19, FR72 and FR74
locations.html. the availability of this material at the [including all applicable related investigative
Issued in Renton, Washington, on March
FAA, call 425–227–1221. It is also actions and repair if any cracking is found].
25, 2016. available on the Internet at http:// Related investigative actions include
Michael Kaszycki,
www.regulations.gov by searching for rotating probe testing for cracking of the
and locating Docket No. FAA–2015– fastener holes and high frequency eddy
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
1277. current inspections for cracking of the
[FR Doc. 2016–07571 Filed 4–8–16; 8:45 am] Examining the AD Docket stringers. You may examine the MCAI
in the AD docket on the Internet at
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P You may examine the AD docket on http://www.regulations.gov by searching
the Internet at http:// for and locating Docket No. FAA–2015–
www.regulations.gov by searching for 1277.
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION and locating Docket No. FAA–2015–
1277; or in person at the Docket Actions Since NPRM was Issued
Federal Aviation Administration
Management Facility between 9 a.m. Since the NPRM was issued, Airbus
and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, has issued Airbus Service Bulletin
14 CFR Part 39
except Federal holidays. The AD docket A320–53–1266, Revision 03, dated May
[Docket No. FAA–2015–1277; Directorate contains this AD, the regulatory 7, 2015. We have revised paragraph (g)
Identifier 2014–NM–155–AD; Amendment evaluation, any comments received, and of this AD to reference this revised
39–18459; AD 2016–07–14] other information. The street address for service information. We have revised
RIN 2120–AA64 the Docket Operations office (telephone paragraph (i) of this AD to give credit for
800–647–5527) is in the ADDRESSES actions done before the effective date of
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus section. this AD using the following service
Airplanes FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: information.
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Sanjay Ralhan, Aerospace Engineer, • Airbus Service Bulletin A320–53–
Administration (FAA), Department of International Branch, ANM–116, 1266, dated January 11, 2013.
Transportation (DOT). Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, • Airbus Service Bulletin A320–53–
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 1266, Revision 01, dated June 20, 2013.
ACTION: Final rule.
98057–3356; telephone 425–227–1405; • Airbus Service Bulletin A320–53–
SUMMARY: We are adopting a new fax 425–227–1149. 1266, Revision 02, dated August 13,
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain 2014.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Airbus Model A319, A320, and A321 Comments
series airplanes. This AD is intended to Discussion
complete certain mandated programs We gave the public the opportunity to
We issued a notice of proposed
intended to support the airplane participate in developing this AD. The
rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
reaching its limit of validity (LOV) of following presents the comments
part 39 by adding an AD that would
the engineering data that support the received on the NPRM and the FAA’s
apply to certain Airbus Model A319,
established structural maintenance response to each comment.
A320, and A321 series airplanes. The
program. This AD was prompted by NPRM published in the Federal Support for the NPRM
fatigue testing that determined fatigue Register on May 8, 2015 (80 FR 26487) An anonymous commenter provided
damage could appear on clips, shear (‘‘the NPRM’’). support for the NPRM.
webs, and angles at certain rear fuselage The European Aviation Safety Agency
sections and certain frames. This AD (EASA), which is the Technical Agent Request To Omit Part Replacement
requires replacing the clips, shear webs, for the Member States of the European Requirement
and angles, including doing all Union, has issued EASA Airworthiness United Airlines requested that we
applicable related investigative actions, Directive 2014–0177, dated July 25, revise paragraph (h) of the proposed AD
and repair if necessary. We are issuing 2014 (referred to after this as the to omit the additional part replacement.
this AD to prevent fatigue damage on Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness United Airlines noted that paragraph (h)
the clips, shear webs, and angles; such Information, or ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct of the proposed AD states that the
damage could affect the structural an unsafe condition for certain Airbus replacement of clips, shear webs, and
integrity of the airplane. Model A319, A320, and A321 series angles must be accomplished again
DATES: This AD becomes effective May airplanes. The MCAI states: before 30,000 flight cycles or 60,000
16, 2016. During the A320 fatigue test campaign for flight hours, whichever occurs first, if
The Director of the Federal Register Extended Service Goal (ESG), it was the replacement was accomplished
approved the incorporation by reference determined that fatigue damage could appear before 30,000 flight cycles or 60,000
of a certain publication listed in this AD on the clips, shear webs and angles at rear flight hours, whichever occurred first
jstallworth on DSK7TPTVN1PROD with RULES
as of May 16, 2016. fuselage section 19, on Frame (FR) 72 and from airplane’s first flight. The
FR74. commenter stated that this paragraph
ADDRESSES: For service information
This condition, if not detected and
identified in this final rule, contact corrected, could affect the structural integrity
suggests that the installation of new
Airbus, Airworthiness Office—EIAS, 1 of the aeroplane. parts does not constitute terminating
Rond Point Maurice Bellonte, 31707 To address this potential unsafe condition, action. The commenter expressed that
Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone +33 5 Airbus developed a modification, which has paragraph (g) of the proposed AD has no
61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61 93 44 51; email been published through Airbus Service repetitive requirement for replacement
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| Category | Regulatory Information | |
| Collection | Federal Register | |
| sudoc Class | AE 2.7: GS 4.107: AE 2.106: | |
| Publisher | Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration | |
| Section | Rules and Regulations | |
| Action | Final rule. | |
| Dates | This AD is effective May 16, 2016. | |
| Contact | Tom Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; telephone (425) 227-1137; fax (425) 227-1149. | |
| FR Citation | 81 FR 21242 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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