81 FR 21484 - Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 70 (April 12, 2016)

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FR Document		2016-08255

We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Airbus Model A330-200, -200 Freighter and -300 series airplanes, and Model A340-200 and -300 series airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by reports of spurious terrain awareness warning system (TAWS) alerts during approach and takeoff for airplanes fitted with the terrain and traffic collision avoidance system with transponder (T3CAS) when the T3CAS is constantly powered ``ON'' for more than 149 hours. This proposed AD would require repetitive on-ground power cycle of the T3CAS. We are proposing this AD to prevent spurious TAWS alerts (Collision Prediction and Alerting (CPA), or missing legitimate CPA), which could increase flight crew workload during critical landing or takeoff phases, and possibly result in reduced control of the airplane.

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2016-5462; Directorate Identifier 2015-NM-131-AD]
RIN 2120-AA64


Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).

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SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for 
certain Airbus Model A330-200, -200 Freighter and -300 series 
airplanes, and Model A340-200 and -300 series airplanes. This proposed 
AD was prompted by reports of spurious terrain awareness warning system 
(TAWS) alerts during approach and takeoff for airplanes fitted with the 
terrain and traffic collision avoidance system with transponder (T3CAS) 
when the T3CAS is constantly powered ``ON'' for more than 149 hours. 
This proposed AD would require repetitive on-ground power cycle of the 
T3CAS. We are proposing this AD to prevent spurious TAWS alerts 
(Collision Prediction and Alerting (CPA), or missing legitimate CPA), 
which could increase flight crew workload during critical landing or 
takeoff phases, and possibly result in reduced control of the airplane.

DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by May 27, 2016.

ADDRESSES: You may send comments, using the procedures found in 14 CFR 
11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following methods:
     Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments.
     Fax: 202-493-2251.
     Mail: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket 
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New 
Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590.
     Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket 
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New 
Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday 
through Friday, except Federal holidays.
    For service information identified in this NPRM, contact Airbus 
SAS, Airworthiness Office--EAL, 1 Rond Point Maurice Bellonte, 31707 
Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61 93 45 
80; email [email protected]; Internet http://www.airbus.com. You may view this referenced service information at the 
FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. 
For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 
425-227-1221.

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-2016-
5462; 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 proposed 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. 
Comments will be available in the AD docket shortly after receipt.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Vladimir Ulyanov, Aerospace Engineer, 
International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; telephone 425-227-1138; 
fax 425-227-1149.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

Comments Invited

    We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or 
arguments about this proposed AD. Send your comments to an address 
listed under the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2016-5462; 
Directorate Identifier 2015-NM-131-AD'' at the beginning of your 
comments. We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory, 
economic, environmental, and energy aspects of this proposed AD. We 
will consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend 
this proposed AD based on those comments.
    We will post all comments we receive, without change, to http://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information you provide. We 
will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal contact we 
receive about this proposed AD.

Discussion

    The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical 
Agent for the Member States of the European Union, has issued EASA AD 
2015-0125, dated July 1, 2015, corrected on July 3, 2015 (referred to 
after this as the Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or 
``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for certain Airbus Model 
A330-200, -200 Freighter and -300 series airplanes, and Model A340-200 
and -300 series airplanes. The MCAI states:

    Cases were reported of spurious Terrain Awareness Warning System 
(TAWS) alerts during approach and take off, with aeroplane fitted 
with the Terrain and Traffic Collision Avoidance System with 
Transponder (T3CAS). Investigations on the unit were launched with 
the manufacturer of the system (ACSS). The results of the laboratory 
investigation confirmed that an internal frozen Global Positioning 
System position anomaly occurs when the T3CAS is constantly powered 
`ON' for more than 149 hours. The origin for this defect was 
identified as a counter limitation related to a T3CAS internal 
software misbehaviour, not self-detected.
    This condition, if not corrected, could lead to spurious TAWS 
alerts (Collision Prediction and Alerting (CPA), or missing 
legitimate CPA), which could increase flight crew workload during 
critical landing or take off phases, possibly resulting in reduced 
control of the aeroplane.
    Prompted by these reports, Airbus issued Alert Operators 
Transmission (AOT) A34L003-13 to provide instructions to accomplish 
an on ground repetitive power cycle of the T3CAS before exceeding 
120 hours of continuous power, and EASA issued AD 2014-0242 to 
require repetitive on ground power cycles of the T3CAS unit.
    Since that [EASA] AD was issued, the AOT A34L003-13 revision 1 
has been issued which extend[s] the applicability to A340 aeroplanes 
modified in-service in accordance with Airbus SB 34-4282 (T3CAS std 
1.2 unit installation). It was also identified that [EASA] AD 2014-
0242 does not refer to affected A330 in-service aeroplanes on which 
SB A330-34-3271 or SB A330-34-3286 or SB A330-34-3301 have been 
embodied.

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    For the reason described above, this [EASA] AD retains the same 
required actions as EASA AD 2014-0242, which is superseded, expands 
the Applicability of the [EASA] AD to include post SB A330-34-3271, 
post SB A330-34-3286 and post SB A330-34-3301 A330 aeroplanes, and 
post SB A340-34-4282 A340 aeroplanes.
* * * * *
    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-2016-
5462.

Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51

    Airbus has issued AOT A34L003-13, Revision 1, dated May 26, 2015. 
The service information describes procedures for an on-ground power 
cycle of the T3CAS. 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.

FAA's Determination and Requirements of This Proposed AD

    This product has been approved by the aviation authority of another 
country, and is approved for operation in the United States. Pursuant 
to our bilateral agreement with the State of Design Authority, we have 
been notified of the unsafe condition described in the MCAI and service 
information referenced above. We are proposing this AD because we 
evaluated all pertinent information and determined an unsafe condition 
exists and is likely to exist or develop on other products of the same 
type design.

Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this proposed AD affects 3 airplanes of U.S. 
registry.
    We also estimate that it would take about 1 work-hour per product 
to comply with the basic requirements of this proposed AD. The average 
labor rate is $85 per work-hour. Required parts would cost about $0 per 
product. Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of this proposed 
AD on U.S. operators to be $255, or $85 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 proposed AD would not have federalism 
implications under Executive Order 13132. This proposed AD would 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 this proposed 
regulation:
    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.

The Proposed Amendment

    Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the 
Administrator, the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part 39 as follows:

PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

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1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows:

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


Sec.  39.13  [Amended]

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

Airbus: Docket No. FAA-2016-5462; Directorate Identifier 2015-NM-
131-AD.

(a) Comments Due Date

    We must receive comments by May 27, 2016.

(b) Affected ADs

    None.

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to the following Airbus airplanes, certificated 
in any category.
    (1) Airbus Model A330-201, -202, -203, -223, -243, -223F, -243F, 
-301, -302, -303, -321, -322, -323, -341, -342, and -343 airplanes, 
all manufacturer serial numbers on which Airbus Modification 202097 
(T3CAS standard 1.1) or Modification 202849 (T3CAS standard 1.2) has 
been embodied in production, or Airbus Service Bulletin A330-34-
3271, Airbus Service Bulletin A330-34-3286, or Airbus Service 
Bulletin A330-34-3301 have been embodied in-service.
    (2) Airbus Model A340-211, -212, -213, -311, -312, and -313 
airplanes, all manufacturer serial numbers on which Airbus Service 
Bulletin A340-34-4282 (T3CAS standard 1.2) has been embodied in-
service.

(d) Subject

    Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 34, Navigation.

(e) Reason

    This AD was prompted by reports of spurious terrain awareness 
warning system (TAWS) alerts during approach and take off for 
airplanes fitted with the terrain and traffic collision avoidance 
system with transponder (T3CAS) when the T3CAS is constantly powered 
``ON'' for more than 149 hours. We are issuing this AD to prevent 
spurious TAWS alerts (Collison Prediction and Alerting (CPA), or 
missing legitimate CPA), which could increase flight crew workload 
during critical landing or take off phases, and possibly result in 
reduced control of the airplane.

(f) Compliance

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

(g) Ground Power Cycle

    For Model A330 and A340 airplanes equipped with a T3CAS unit 
having a part number specified in paragraphs (g)(1) or (g)(2) of 
this AD: Within 30 days after the effective date of this AD, or 
within 120 hours of continuous power of the T3CAS after installation 
of the T3CAS, as specified in any applicable service information in 
paragraph (h) of this AD, whichever occurs later, do an on-ground 
power cycle of the T3CAS, in accordance with the instructions of 
Airbus Alert Operators Transmission (AOT) A34L003-13, Revision 1, 
dated May 26, 2015. Thereafter, repeat the on-ground power cycle of 
the T3CAS, at intervals not to exceed 120 hours of continuous power 
of the T3CAS.
    (1) Affected T3CAS Units are those having part number (P/N) 
9005000-10101, Software Standard 1.1.
    (2) Affected T3CAS Units are those having P/N 9005000-10202, 
Software Standard 1.2.

(h) Service Information Used To Install Part Affected

    Paragraphs (h)(1) through (h)(4) of this AD identify the service 
information that was used to install the T3CAS, as specified in 
paragraph (g) of this AD.

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    (1) Airbus Service Bulletin A330-34-3271.
    (2) Airbus Service Bulletin A330-34-3286.
    (3) Airbus Service Bulletin A330-34-3301.
    (4) Airbus Service Bulletin A340-34-4282.

(i) Parts Installation Limitations

    As of the effective date of this AD, installation on an airplane 
of a T3CAS unit having a part number specified in paragraph (g) of 
this AD is acceptable, provided that, following installation, the 
T3CAS unit is power cycled on a recurrent basis, as required by 
paragraph (g) of this AD.

(j) Credit for Previous Actions

    This paragraph provides credit for actions required by paragraph 
(g) of this AD, if those actions were performed before the effective 
date of this AD using Airbus AOT A34L003-13, dated November 25, 
2013, which is not incorporated by reference in this AD.

(k) Other FAA AD Provisions

    The following provisions also apply to this AD:
    (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager, 
International Branch, ANM-116, FAA, has the authority to approve 
AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 
39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your request to your 
principal inspector or local Flight Standards District Office, as 
appropriate. If sending information directly to the International 
Branch, send it to ATTN: Vladimir Ulyanov, Aerospace Engineer, 
International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; telephone 425-227-1138; 
fax 425-227-1149. Information may be emailed to: [email protected]. Before using any approved AMOC, notify your 
appropriate principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, 
the manager of the local flight standards district office/
certificate holding district office. The AMOC approval letter must 
specifically reference this AD.
    (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any requirement in this AD 
to obtain corrective actions from a manufacturer, the action must be 
accomplished using a method approved by the Manager, International 
Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or the 
European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA); or Airbus's EASA Design 
Organization Approval (DOA). If approved by the DOA, the approval 
must include the DOA-authorized signature.

 (l) Related Information

    (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information 
(MCAI) EASA Airworthiness Directive 2015-0125, dated July 1, 2015, 
corrected on July 3, 2015, for related information. This MCAI may be 
found in the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov 
by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2016-5462.
    (2) For service information identified in this AD, contact 
Airbus SAS, Airworthiness Office--EAL, 1 Rond Point Maurice 
Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96; 
fax +33 5 61 93 45 80; email [email protected]; 
Internet http://www.airbus.com. 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.

    Issued in Renton, Washington, on March 30, 2016.
Victor Wicklund,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification 
Service.
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p.m., Monday through Friday, except will also post a report summarizing each
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal holidays. substantive verbal contact we receive
For service information identified in about this proposed AD.
Federal Aviation Administration this NPRM, contact Airbus SAS,
Discussion
Airworthiness Office—EAL, 1 Rond
14 CFR Part 39 Point Maurice Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac The European Aviation Safety Agency
Cedex, France; telephone +33 5 61 93 36 (EASA), which is the Technical Agent
[Docket No. FAA–2016–5462; Directorate 96; fax +33 5 61 93 45 80; email for the Member States of the European
Identifier 2015–NM–131–AD] airworthiness.A330-A340@airbus.com; Union, has issued EASA AD 2015–0125,
Internet http://www.airbus.com. You dated July 1, 2015, corrected on July 3,
RIN 2120–AA64
may view this referenced service 2015 (referred to after this as the
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus information at the FAA, Transport Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness
Airplanes Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue Information, or ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct
SW., Renton, WA. For information on an unsafe condition for certain Airbus
AGENCY: Federal Aviation the availability of this material at the Model A330–200, –200 Freighter and
Administration (FAA), DOT. FAA, call 425–227–1221. –300 series airplanes, and Model A340–
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking 200 and –300 series airplanes. The
Examining the AD Docket MCAI states:
(NPRM).
You may examine the AD docket on Cases were reported of spurious Terrain
SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new the Internet at http:// Awareness Warning System (TAWS) alerts
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain www.regulations.gov by searching for during approach and take off, with aeroplane
Airbus Model A330–200, –200 Freighter and locating Docket No. FAA–2016– fitted with the Terrain and Traffic Collision
and –300 series airplanes, and Model 5462; or in person at the Docket Avoidance System with Transponder
A340–200 and –300 series airplanes. Management Facility between 9 a.m. (T3CAS). Investigations on the unit were
This proposed AD was prompted by and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, launched with the manufacturer of the
reports of spurious terrain awareness system (ACSS). The results of the laboratory
except Federal holidays. The AD docket investigation confirmed that an internal
warning system (TAWS) alerts during contains this proposed AD, the frozen Global Positioning System position
approach and takeoff for airplanes fitted regulatory evaluation, any comments anomaly occurs when the T3CAS is
with the terrain and traffic collision received, and other information. The constantly powered ‘ON’ for more than 149
avoidance system with transponder street address for the Docket Operations hours. The origin for this defect was
(T3CAS) when the T3CAS is constantly office (telephone 800–647–5527) is in identified as a counter limitation related to
powered ‘‘ON’’ for more than 149 hours. the ADDRESSES section. Comments will a T3CAS internal software misbehaviour, not
This proposed AD would require be available in the AD docket shortly self-detected.
repetitive on-ground power cycle of the after receipt. This condition, if not corrected, could lead
T3CAS. We are proposing this AD to to spurious TAWS alerts (Collision
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Prediction and Alerting (CPA), or missing
prevent spurious TAWS alerts (Collision Vladimir Ulyanov, Aerospace Engineer, legitimate CPA), which could increase flight
Prediction and Alerting (CPA), or International Branch, ANM–116, crew workload during critical landing or take
missing legitimate CPA), which could Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, off phases, possibly resulting in reduced
increase flight crew workload during 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA control of the aeroplane.
critical landing or takeoff phases, and 98057–3356; telephone 425–227–1138; Prompted by these reports, Airbus issued
possibly result in reduced control of the fax 425–227–1149. Alert Operators Transmission (AOT)
airplane. A34L003–13 to provide instructions to
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: accomplish an on ground repetitive power
DATES: We must receive comments on
Comments Invited cycle of the T3CAS before exceeding 120
this proposed AD by May 27, 2016. hours of continuous power, and EASA issued
ADDRESSES: You may send comments, We invite you to send any written AD 2014–0242 to require repetitive on
using the procedures found in 14 CFR relevant data, views, or arguments about ground power cycles of the T3CAS unit.
11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following this proposed AD. Send your comments Since that [EASA] AD was issued, the AOT
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methods: to an address listed under the A34L003–13 revision 1 has been issued
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to ADDRESSES section. Include ‘‘Docket No. which extend[s] the applicability to A340
aeroplanes modified in-service in accordance
http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the FAA–2016–5462; Directorate Identifier
with Airbus SB 34–4282 (T3CAS std 1.2 unit
instructions for submitting comments. 2015–NM–131–AD’’ at the beginning of installation). It was also identified that
• Fax: 202–493–2251. your comments. We specifically invite [EASA] AD 2014–0242 does not refer to
• Mail: U.S. Department of comments on the overall regulatory, affected A330 in-service aeroplanes on which
Transportation, Docket Operations, M– economic, environmental, and energy SB A330–34–3271 or SB A330–34–3286 or
30, West Building Ground Floor, Room aspects of this proposed AD. We will SB A330–34–3301 have been embodied.

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For the reason described above, this General requirements.’’ Under that (c) Applicability
[EASA] AD retains the same required actions section, Congress charges the FAA with This AD applies to the following Airbus
as EASA AD 2014–0242, which is promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in airplanes, certificated in any category.
superseded, expands the Applicability of the (1) Airbus Model A330–201, –202, –203,
[EASA] AD to include post SB A330–34–
air commerce by prescribing regulations
for practices, methods, and procedures –223, –243, –223F, –243F, –301, –302, –303,
3271, post SB A330–34–3286 and post SB –321, –322, –323, –341, –342, and –343
A330–34–3301 A330 aeroplanes, and post SB the Administrator finds necessary for
safety in air commerce. This regulation airplanes, all manufacturer serial numbers on
A340–34–4282 A340 aeroplanes.
which Airbus Modification 202097 (T3CAS
* * * * * is within the scope of that authority standard 1.1) or Modification 202849 (T3CAS
You may examine the MCAI in the because it addresses an unsafe condition standard 1.2) has been embodied in
AD docket on the Internet at http:// that is likely to exist or develop on production, or Airbus Service Bulletin A330–
www.regulations.gov by searching for products identified in this rulemaking 34–3271, Airbus Service Bulletin A330–34–
and locating Docket No. FAA–2016– action. 3286, or Airbus Service Bulletin A330–34–
5462. 3301 have been embodied in-service.
Regulatory Findings (2) Airbus Model A340–211, –212, –213,
Related Service Information Under We determined that this proposed AD –311, –312, and –313 airplanes, all
1 CFR Part 51 would not have federalism implications manufacturer serial numbers on which
under Executive Order 13132. This Airbus Service Bulletin A340–34–4282
Airbus has issued AOT A34L003–13, (T3CAS standard 1.2) has been embodied in-
Revision 1, dated May 26, 2015. The proposed AD would not have a
service.
service information describes substantial direct effect on the States, on
procedures for an on-ground power the relationship between the national (d) Subject
cycle of the T3CAS. This service Government and the States, or on the Air Transport Association (ATA) of
information is reasonably available distribution of power and America Code 34, Navigation.
because the interested parties have responsibilities among the various (e) Reason
access to it through their normal course levels of government.
For the reasons discussed above, I This AD was prompted by reports of
of business or by the means identified spurious terrain awareness warning system
in the ADDRESSES section. certify this proposed regulation: (TAWS) alerts during approach and take off
1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory for airplanes fitted with the terrain and traffic
FAA’s Determination and Requirements action’’ under Executive Order 12866; collision avoidance system with transponder
of This Proposed AD 2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the (T3CAS) when the T3CAS is constantly
This product has been approved by DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures powered ‘‘ON’’ for more than 149 hours. We
the aviation authority of another (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); are issuing this AD to prevent spurious
country, and is approved for operation 3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in TAWS alerts (Collison Prediction and
in the United States. Pursuant to our Alaska; and Alerting (CPA), or missing legitimate CPA),
bilateral agreement with the State of 4. Will not have a significant which could increase flight crew workload
economic impact, positive or negative, during critical landing or take off phases, and
Design Authority, we have been notified possibly result in reduced control of the
of the unsafe condition described in the on a substantial number of small entities
airplane.
MCAI and service information under the criteria of the Regulatory
referenced above. We are proposing this Flexibility Act. (f) Compliance
AD because we evaluated all pertinent List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 Comply with this AD within the
information and determined an unsafe compliance times specified, unless already
condition exists and is likely to exist or Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation done.
develop on other products of the same safety, Incorporation by reference,
(g) Ground Power Cycle
type design. Safety.
For Model A330 and A340 airplanes
Costs of Compliance The Proposed Amendment equipped with a T3CAS unit having a part
Accordingly, under the authority number specified in paragraphs (g)(1) or
We estimate that this proposed AD (g)(2) of this AD: Within 30 days after the
affects 3 airplanes of U.S. registry. delegated to me by the Administrator, effective date of this AD, or within 120 hours
We also estimate that it would take the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part of continuous power of the T3CAS after
about 1 work-hour per product to 39 as follows: installation of the T3CAS, as specified in any
comply with the basic requirements of applicable service information in paragraph
this proposed AD. The average labor PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS (h) of this AD, whichever occurs later, do an
rate is $85 per work-hour. Required DIRECTIVES on-ground power cycle of the T3CAS, in
parts would cost about $0 per product. accordance with the instructions of Airbus
■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 Alert Operators Transmission (AOT)
Based on these figures, we estimate the continues to read as follows: A34L003–13, Revision 1, dated May 26,
cost of this proposed AD on U.S. 2015. Thereafter, repeat the on-ground power
operators to be $255, or $85 per product. Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
cycle of the T3CAS, at intervals not to exceed
Authority for This Rulemaking § 39.13 [Amended] 120 hours of continuous power of the
■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding T3CAS.
Title 49 of the United States Code (1) Affected T3CAS Units are those having
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue the following new airworthiness part number (P/N) 9005000–10101, Software
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, directive (AD): Standard 1.1.
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section 106, describes the authority of Airbus: Docket No. FAA–2016–5462; (2) Affected T3CAS Units are those having
the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII: Directorate Identifier 2015–NM–131–AD. P/N 9005000–10202, Software Standard 1.2.
Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more (a) Comments Due Date (h) Service Information Used To Install Part
detail the scope of the Agency’s We must receive comments by May 27, Affected
authority. 2016. Paragraphs (h)(1) through (h)(4) of this AD
We are issuing this rulemaking under identify the service information that was
the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII, (b) Affected ADs used to install the T3CAS, as specified in
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: None. paragraph (g) of this AD.

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(1) Airbus Service Bulletin A330–34–3271. Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind p.m., Monday through Friday, except
(2) Airbus Service Bulletin A330–34–3286. Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For information Federal holidays.
(3) Airbus Service Bulletin A330–34–3301. on the availability of this material at the For service information identified in
(4) Airbus Service Bulletin A340–34–4282. FAA, call 425–227–1221. this NPRM, contact Airbus SAS,
(i) Parts Installation Limitations Issued in Renton, Washington, on March Airworthiness Office–EAL, 1 Rond
As of the effective date of this AD, 30, 2016. Point Maurice Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac
installation on an airplane of a T3CAS unit Victor Wicklund, Cedex, France; telephone: +33 5 61 93
having a part number specified in paragraph Acting Manager, Transport Airplane 36 96; fax: +33 5 61 93 45 80; email:
(g) of this AD is acceptable, provided that, Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. airworthiness.A330–A340@airbus.com;
following installation, the T3CAS unit is [FR Doc. 2016–08255 Filed 4–11–16; 8:45 am] Internet: http://www.airbus.com. You
power cycled on a recurrent basis, as may view this referenced service
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
required by paragraph (g) of this AD. information at the FAA, Transport
(j) Credit for Previous Actions Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue
This paragraph provides credit for actions DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION SW., Renton, WA. For information on
required by paragraph (g) of this AD, if those the availability of this material at the
actions were performed before the effective Federal Aviation Administration FAA, call 425–227–1221.
date of this AD using Airbus AOT A34L003–
13, dated November 25, 2013, which is not Examining the AD Docket
14 CFR Part 39
incorporated by reference in this AD. You may examine the AD docket on
[Docket No. FAA–2016–5460; Directorate the Internet at http://
(k) Other FAA AD Provisions Identifier 2015–NM–188–AD]
www.regulations.gov by searching for
The following provisions also apply to this
AD:
RIN 2120–AA64 and locating Docket No. FAA–2016–
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance 5460; or in person at the Docket
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Management Facility between 9 a.m.
(AMOCs): The Manager, International
Branch, ANM–116, FAA, has the authority to Airplanes and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested AGENCY: Federal Aviation except Federal holidays. The AD docket
using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19.
Administration (FAA), DOT. contains this proposed AD, the
In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your regulatory evaluation, any comments
request to your principal inspector or local ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
received, and other information. The
Flight Standards District Office, as (NPRM). street address for the Docket Operations
appropriate. If sending information directly
to the International Branch, send it to ATTN: SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new office (telephone 800–647–5527) is in
Vladimir Ulyanov, Aerospace Engineer, airworthiness directive (AD) for all the ADDRESSES section. Comments will
International Branch, ANM–116, Transport Airbus Model A330–200 Freighter, be available in the AD docket shortly
Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind –200, and –300 series airplanes. This after receipt.
Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356; proposed AD was prompted by a report FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
telephone 425–227–1138; fax 425–227–1149. Vladimir Ulyanov, Aerospace Engineer,
of a manufacturing defect that affects
Information may be emailed to: 9-ANM-116- International Branch, ANM–116,
AMOC-REQUESTS@faa.gov. Before using the durability of affected parts in the
any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate cargo and cabin compartment. This Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA,
principal inspector, or lacking a principal proposed AD would require an 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA
inspector, the manager of the local flight inspection of affected structural parts in 98057–3356; telephone: 425–227–1138;
standards district office/certificate holding the cargo and cabin compartments to fax: 425–227–1149.
district office. The AMOC approval letter determine if proper heat-treatment has SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
must specifically reference this AD. been done, and replacement if
(2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any Comments Invited
necessary. We are proposing this AD to
requirement in this AD to obtain corrective We invite you to send any written
actions from a manufacturer, the action must prevent crack initiation and
propagation, which could result in relevant data, views, or arguments about
be accomplished using a method approved
by the Manager, International Branch, ANM– reduced structural integrity of the this proposed AD. Send your comments
116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or fuselage. to an address listed under the
the European Aviation Safety Agency ADDRESSES section. Include ‘‘Docket No.
(EASA); or Airbus’s EASA Design
DATES: We must receive comments on FAA–2016–5460; Directorate Identifier
Organization Approval (DOA). If approved by this proposed AD by May 27, 2016. 2015–NM–188–AD’’ at the beginning of
the DOA, the approval must include the ADDRESSES: You may send comments, your comments. We specifically invite
DOA-authorized signature. using the procedures found in 14 CFR comments on the overall regulatory,
(l) Related Information 11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following economic, environmental, and energy
methods: aspects of this proposed AD. We will
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing
Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to consider all comments received by the
Airworthiness Directive 2015–0125, dated http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the closing date and may amend this
July 1, 2015, corrected on July 3, 2015, for instructions for submitting comments. proposed AD based on those comments.
related information. This MCAI may be • Fax: 202–493–2251. We will post all comments we
found in the AD docket on the Internet at • Mail: U.S. Department of receive, without change, to http://
http://www.regulations.gov by searching for Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
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www.regulations.gov, including any
and locating Docket No. FAA–2016–5462. 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room personal information you provide. We
(2) For service information identified in W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
this AD, contact Airbus SAS, Airworthiness
will also post a report summarizing each
Washington, DC 20590. substantive verbal contact we receive
Office—EAL, 1 Rond Point Maurice Bellonte,
31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone +33 • Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of about this proposed AD.
5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61 93 45 80; email Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
30, West Building Ground Floor, Room Discussion
airworthiness.A330-A340@airbus.com;
Internet http://www.airbus.com. You may W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., The European Aviation Safety Agency
view this service information at the FAA, Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 (EASA), which is the Technical Agent

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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 rulemaking (NPRM).
Dates		We must receive comments on this proposed AD by May 27, 2016.
Contact		Vladimir Ulyanov, Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; telephone 425-227-1138; fax 425-227-1149.
FR Citation		81 FR 21484
RIN Number		2120-AA64
CFR Associated		Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety

81 FR 21484 - Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATIONFederal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 70 (April 12, 2016)

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