81_FR_21801 81 FR 21730 - Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes

81 FR 21730 - Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 71 (April 13, 2016)

Page Range21730-21732
FR Document2016-08366

We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Airbus Model A330-223F and -243F airplanes. This AD was prompted by a report of missing fasteners in certain locations of the fuselage during production. This AD would require inspecting for missing, damaged, or incorrectly installed fasteners; and corrective actions if necessary. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct cracking of the fuselage due to missing, damaged, or incorrectly installed fasteners, which could result in reduced structural integrity of the fuselage.

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2015-8136; Directorate Identifier 2014-NM-189-AD; 
Amendment 39-18480; AD 2016-08-04]
RIN 2120-AA64


Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of 
Transportation (DOT).

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain 
Airbus Model A330-223F and -243F airplanes. This AD was prompted by a 
report of missing fasteners in certain locations of the fuselage during 
production. This AD would require inspecting for missing, damaged, or 
incorrectly installed fasteners; and corrective actions if necessary. 
We are issuing this AD to detect and correct cracking of the fuselage 
due to missing, damaged, or incorrectly installed fasteners, which 
could result in reduced structural integrity of the fuselage.

DATES: This AD is effective May 18, 2016.
    The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by 
reference of certain publications listed in this AD as of May 18, 2016.

ADDRESSES: For service information identified in this final rule, 
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. It is also available on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2015-
8136.

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-
8136; 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: 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:

Discussion

    We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR 
part 39 by adding an AD that would apply to certain Airbus Model A330-
223F and -243F airplanes. The NPRM published in the Federal Register on 
January 4, 2016 (81 FR 22) (``the NPRM''). The NPRM was prompted by a 
report of missing fasteners in certain locations of the fuselage during 
production. The NPRM proposed to require inspecting for missing, 
damaged, or incorrectly installed fasteners; and corrective actions if 
necessary. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct cracking of the 
fuselage due to missing, damaged, or incorrectly installed fasteners, 
which could result in reduced structural integrity of the fuselage.
    The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical 
Agent for the Member States of the European Union, has issued EASA 
Airworthiness Directive 2014-0197, dated September 4, 2014 (referred to 
after this as the Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or 
``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for certain Airbus Model 
A330-223F and -243F airplanes. The MCAI states:

    During inspection of various fuselage areas on some A330-200F 
aeroplanes on the production line, prior to delivery, some fasteners 
were found missing.
    This condition, if not detected and corrected, could lead to 
crack initiation and propagation, possibly resulting in reduced 
structural integrity of the fuselage.
    To address this condition, Airbus issued several Service 
Bulletins (SB), providing inspection and modification instructions, 
as applicable.
    For the reasons described above, this [EASA] AD requires 
detailed inspections of the affected areas and, depending on 
findings, accomplishment of the applicable corrective actions.

    Corrective actions include replacing any missing, damaged, or 
incorrectly installed fasteners, and repair of any discrepancy 
(deformation or cracking of the fastener rows) of the affected fuselage 
frame areas. 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-2015-8136.

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 the following Airbus service information, which 
describes procedures for inspecting for missing, damaged, or 
incorrectly installed fasteners; and corrective actions.
     Airbus Service Bulletin A330-53-3202, dated May 6, 2014.
     Airbus Service Bulletin A330-53-3212, dated May 6, 2014.
     Airbus Service Bulletin A330-53-3213, dated May 6, 2014.
     Airbus Service Bulletin A330-53-3214, dated May 6, 2014.
    We also reviewed the following Airbus service information, which 
describes procedures for modification of certain sections of the 
fuselage.
     Airbus Service Bulletin A330-53-3216, dated May 6, 2014.
     Airbus Service Bulletin A330-53-3217, dated May 6, 2014.
     Airbus Service Bulletin A330-53-3218, dated May 6, 2014.
     Airbus Service Bulletin A330-53-3219, dated May 6, 2014.
    This service information is reasonably available because the 
interested parties have access to it through their normal course of 
business or by the means identified in the ADDRESSES section.

Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this AD affects 3 airplanes of U.S. registry.
    We also estimate that it will take about 10 work-hours per product 
to comply with the basic inspection requirements of this AD, and 1 
work-

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hour per product to report inspection findings. The average labor rate 
is $85 per work-hour. Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of 
this AD on U.S. operators to be $2,805, or $935 per product.
    In addition, we estimate that any necessary modification will take 
about 40 work-hours and require parts costing $210, for a cost of 
$3,610 per product. We have no way of determining the number of 
aircraft that might need this action.
    We have received no definitive data that would enable us to provide 
a cost estimate for the on-condition repairs specified in this AD.

Paperwork Reduction Act

    A federal agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not 
required to respond to, nor shall a person be subject to penalty for 
failure to comply with a collection of information subject to the 
requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act unless that collection of 
information displays a current valid OMB control number. The control 
number for the collection of information required by this AD is 2120-
0056. The paperwork cost associated with this AD has been detailed in 
the Costs of Compliance section of this document and includes time for 
reviewing instructions, as well as completing and reviewing the 
collection of information. Therefore, all reporting associated with 
this AD is mandatory. Comments concerning the accuracy of this burden 
and suggestions for reducing the burden should be directed to the FAA 
at 800 Independence Ave. SW., Washington, DC 20591, ATTN: Information 
Collection Clearance Officer, AES-200.

Authority for This Rulemaking

    Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to 
issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the 
authority of the FAA Administrator. ``Subtitle VII: Aviation 
Programs,'' describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's 
authority.
    We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in 
``Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: General 
requirements.'' Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with 
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing 
regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator 
finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within 
the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition 
that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this 
rulemaking action.

Regulatory Findings

    We determined that this AD will not have federalism implications 
under Executive Order 13132. This AD will not have a substantial direct 
effect on the States, on the relationship between the national 
government and the States, or on the distribution of power and 
responsibilities among the various levels of government.
    For the reasons discussed above, I certify that this AD:
    1. Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive Order 
12866;
    2. Is not a ``significant rule'' under the DOT Regulatory Policies 
and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979);
    3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska; and
    4. Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or 
negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria 
of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39

    Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by 
reference, Safety.

Adoption of the Amendment

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

PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

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

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


Sec.  39.13  [Amended]

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

2016-08-04 Airbus: Amendment 39-18480; Docket No. FAA-2015-8136; 
Directorate Identifier 2014-NM-189-AD.

(a) Effective Date

    This AD is effective May 18, 2016.

(b) Affected ADs

    None.

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to Airbus Model A330-223F and -243F airplanes, 
certificated in any category; manufacturer serial numbers 1004, 
1032, 1051, 1062, 1070, 1092, 1115, 1136, 1148, 1164, 1175, 1180, 
1320, 1332, 1344, 1350, 1368, 1380, 1386, 1406, 1414, 1418, and 
1428.

(d) Subject

    Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 53, Fuselage.

(e) Reason

    This AD was prompted by a report of missing fasteners in certain 
locations of the fuselage during production. We are issuing this AD 
to prevent cracking of the fuselage due to missing, damaged, or 
incorrectly installed fasteners, which could result in reduced 
structural integrity of the fuselage.

(f) Compliance

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

(g) Detailed Inspection

    Within 72 months since first flight of the airplane: Do a 
detailed inspection of all applicable fuselage zones for missing, 
damaged, or incorrectly installed fasteners, in accordance with the 
Accomplishment Instructions of the applicable service information 
specified in paragraphs (g)(1) through (g)(4) of this AD.
    (1) Airbus Service Bulletin A330-53-3202, dated May 6, 2014.
    (2) Airbus Service Bulletin A330-53-3212, dated May 6, 2014.
    (3) Airbus Service Bulletin A330-53-3213, dated May 6, 2014.
    (4) Airbus Service Bulletin A330-53-3214, dated May 6, 2014.

(h) Corrective Actions

    If any missing, damaged, or incorrectly installed fastener is 
found during the detailed inspection required by paragraph (g) of 
this AD, before further flight, do a detailed inspection for 
discrepancies (deformation or cracking) of the adjacent fastener 
rows of the applicable fuselage zones, in accordance with the 
Accomplishment Instructions of the applicable service information 
specified in paragraphs (g)(1) through (g)(4) of this AD.
    (1) If no discrepancy is found, before further flight, modify 
the affected fuselage zone, in accordance with the applicable 
service information specified in paragraphs (h)(1)(i) through 
(h)(1)(iv) of this AD.
    (i) Airbus Service Bulletin A330-53-3216, dated May 6, 2014.
    (ii) Airbus Service Bulletin A330-53-3217, dated May 6, 2014.
    (iii) Airbus Service Bulletin A330-53-3218, dated May 6, 2014.
    (iv) Airbus Service Bulletin A330-53-3219, dated May 6, 2014.
    (2) If any discrepancy is found, 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) Reporting Requirement

    Submit a report (including both positive and negative findings) 
to Airbus, Customer Services Directorate, 1 Rond Point Maurice 
Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex France, Attn: SDC32 Technical Data and 
Documentation Services; fax: (+33) 5 61 93 28 06; email: 
[email protected]; at the applicable time specified in 
paragraph (i)(1) or (i)(2) of this AD. The report must include the 
information specified in the inspection report of the applicable 
service information

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specified in paragraphs (g)(1) through (g)(4) of this AD.
    (1) For airplanes on which the inspection specified in paragraph 
(g) of this AD is accomplished on or after the effective date of 
this AD: Submit the report within 30 days after performing the 
inspection.
    (2) For airplanes on which the inspection specified in paragraph 
(g) of this AD is accomplished before the effective date of this AD: 
Submit the report within 30 days after the effective date of this 
AD.

(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: 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 EASA; 
or Airbus's EASA DOA. If approved by the DOA, the approval must 
include the DOA-authorized signature.
    (3) Reporting Requirements: A federal agency may not conduct or 
sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, nor shall a 
person be subject to a penalty for failure to comply with a 
collection of information subject to the requirements of the 
Paperwork Reduction Act unless that collection of information 
displays a current valid OMB Control Number. The OMB Control Number 
for this information collection is 2120-0056. Public reporting for 
this collection of information is estimated to be approximately 5 
minutes per response, including the time for reviewing instructions, 
completing and reviewing the collection of information. All 
responses to this collection of information are mandatory. Comments 
concerning the accuracy of this burden and suggestions for reducing 
the burden should be directed to the FAA at: 800 Independence Ave. 
SW., Washington, DC 20591, Attn: Information Collection Clearance 
Officer, AES-200.
    (4) Required for Compliance (RC): If any service information 
contains procedures or tests that are identified as RC, those 
procedures and tests must be done to comply with this AD; any 
procedures or tests that are not identified as RC are recommended. 
Those procedures and tests that are not identified as RC may be 
deviated from using accepted methods in accordance with the 
operator's maintenance or inspection program without obtaining 
approval of an AMOC, provided the procedures and tests identified as 
RC can be done and the airplane can be put back in an airworthy 
condition. Any substitutions or changes to procedures or tests 
identified as RC require approval of an AMOC.

(k) Related Information

    Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information (MCAI) 
EASA Airworthiness Directive 2014-0197, dated September 4, 2014, for 
related information. This MCAI may be found in the AD docket on the 
Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating 
Docket No. FAA-2015-8136.

(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.
    (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 A330-53-3202, dated May 6, 2014.
    (ii) Airbus Service Bulletin A330-53-3212, dated May 6, 2014.
    (iii) Airbus Service Bulletin A330-53-3213, dated May 6, 2014.
    (iv) Airbus Service Bulletin A330-53-3214, dated May 6, 2014.
    (v) Airbus Service Bulletin A330-53-3216, dated May 6, 2014.
    (vi) Airbus Service Bulletin A330-53-3217, dated May 6, 2014.
    (vii) Airbus Service Bulletin A330-53-3218, dated May 6, 2014.
    (viii) Airbus Service Bulletin A330-53-3219, dated May 6, 2014.
    (3) 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.
    (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 31, 2016.
Victor Wicklund,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification 
Service.
[FR Doc. 2016-08366 Filed 4-12-16; 8:45 am]
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21730 Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 71 / Wednesday, April 13, 2016 / Rules and Regulations DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION evaluation, any comments received, and discrepancy (deformation or cracking of other information. The street address for the fastener rows) of the affected Federal Aviation Administration the Docket Office (telephone 800–647– fuselage frame areas. You may examine 5527) is Docket Management Facility, the MCAI in the AD docket on the 14 CFR Part 39 U.S. Department of Transportation, Internet at http://www.regulations.gov [Docket No. FAA–2015–8136; Directorate Docket Operations, M–30, West by searching for and locating Docket No. Identifier 2014–NM–189–AD; Amendment Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140, FAA–2015–8136. 39–18480; AD 2016–08–04] 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Comments Washington, DC 20590. RIN 2120–AA64 We gave the public the opportunity to FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Vladimir Ulyanov, Aerospace Engineer, participate in developing this AD. We Airworthiness Directives; Airbus International Branch, ANM–116, received no comments on the NPRM or Airplanes Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, on the determination of the cost to the AGENCY: Federal Aviation 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA public. Administration (FAA), Department of 98057–3356; telephone 425–227–1138; Conclusion Transportation (DOT). fax 425–227–1149. ACTION: Final rule. We reviewed the relevant data and SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: determined that air safety and the SUMMARY: We are adopting a new Discussion public interest require adopting this AD airworthiness directive (AD) for certain We issued a notice of proposed as proposed except for minor editorial Airbus Model A330–223F and –243F rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR changes. We have determined that these airplanes. This AD was prompted by a part 39 by adding an AD that would minor changes: report of missing fasteners in certain • Are consistent with the intent that apply to certain Airbus Model A330– locations of the fuselage during was proposed in the NPRM for 223F and –243F airplanes. The NPRM production. This AD would require correcting the unsafe condition; and published in the Federal Register on inspecting for missing, damaged, or • Do not add any additional burden January 4, 2016 (81 FR 22) (‘‘the incorrectly installed fasteners; and upon the public than was already NPRM’’). The NPRM was prompted by corrective actions if necessary. We are proposed in the NPRM. a report of missing fasteners in certain issuing this AD to detect and correct locations of the fuselage during Related Service Information Under 1 cracking of the fuselage due to missing, production. The NPRM proposed to CFR Part 51 damaged, or incorrectly installed require inspecting for missing, damaged, fasteners, which could result in reduced We reviewed the following Airbus or incorrectly installed fasteners; and service information, which describes structural integrity of the fuselage. corrective actions if necessary. We are procedures for inspecting for missing, DATES: This AD is effective May 18, issuing this AD to detect and correct damaged, or incorrectly installed 2016. cracking of the fuselage due to missing, fasteners; and corrective actions. The Director of the Federal Register damaged, or incorrectly installed • Airbus Service Bulletin A330–53– approved the incorporation by reference fasteners, which could result in reduced 3202, dated May 6, 2014. of certain publications listed in this AD structural integrity of the fuselage. • Airbus Service Bulletin A330–53– as of May 18, 2016. The European Aviation Safety Agency 3212, dated May 6, 2014. ADDRESSES: For service information (EASA), which is the Technical Agent • Airbus Service Bulletin A330–53– identified in this final rule, contact for the Member States of the European 3213, dated May 6, 2014. Airbus SAS, Airworthiness Office— Union, has issued EASA Airworthiness • Airbus Service Bulletin A330–53– EAL, 1 Rond Point Maurice Bellonte, Directive 2014–0197, dated September 3214, dated May 6, 2014. 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone 4, 2014 (referred to after this as the We also reviewed the following +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61 93 45 Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Airbus service information, which 80; email airworthiness.A330–A340@ Information, or ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct describes procedures for modification of airbus.com; Internet http:// an unsafe condition for certain Airbus certain sections of the fuselage. www.airbus.com. You may view this Model A330–223F and –243F airplanes. • Airbus Service Bulletin A330–53– referenced service information at the The MCAI states: 3216, dated May 6, 2014. FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, During inspection of various fuselage areas • Airbus Service Bulletin A330–53– 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. on some A330–200F aeroplanes on the 3217, dated May 6, 2014. For information on the availability of production line, prior to delivery, some • Airbus Service Bulletin A330–53– this material at the FAA, call 425–227– fasteners were found missing. 3218, dated May 6, 2014. 1221. It is also available on the Internet This condition, if not detected and • Airbus Service Bulletin A330–53– at http://www.regulations.gov by corrected, could lead to crack initiation and 3219, dated May 6, 2014. propagation, possibly resulting in reduced searching for and locating Docket No. structural integrity of the fuselage. This service information is reasonably FAA–2015–8136. To address this condition, Airbus issued available because the interested parties several Service Bulletins (SB), providing have access to it through their normal Examining the AD Docket inspection and modification instructions, as course of business or by the means You may examine the AD docket on applicable. identified in the ADDRESSES section. the Internet at http:// For the reasons described above, this jstallworth on DSK7TPTVN1PROD with RULES www.regulations.gov by searching for [EASA] AD requires detailed inspections of Costs of Compliance and locating Docket No. FAA–2015– the affected areas and, depending on We estimate that this AD affects 3 8136; or in person at the Docket findings, accomplishment of the applicable airplanes of U.S. registry. Management Facility between 9 a.m. corrective actions. We also estimate that it will take and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, Corrective actions include replacing about 10 work-hours per product to except Federal holidays. 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Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 71 / Wednesday, April 13, 2016 / Rules and Regulations 21731 hour per product to report inspection Regulatory Findings (e) Reason findings. The average labor rate is $85 This AD was prompted by a report of We determined that this AD will not per work-hour. Based on these figures, missing fasteners in certain locations of the we estimate the cost of this AD on U.S. have federalism implications under fuselage during production. We are issuing operators to be $2,805, or $935 per Executive Order 13132. This AD will this AD to prevent cracking of the fuselage product. not have a substantial direct effect on due to missing, damaged, or incorrectly In addition, we estimate that any the States, on the relationship between installed fasteners, which could result in the national government and the States, reduced structural integrity of the fuselage. necessary modification will take about 40 work-hours and require parts costing or on the distribution of power and (f) Compliance $210, for a cost of $3,610 per product. responsibilities among the various Comply with this AD within the We have no way of determining the levels of government. compliance times specified, unless already number of aircraft that might need this For the reasons discussed above, I done. action. certify that this AD: (g) Detailed Inspection We have received no definitive data 1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory that would enable us to provide a cost action’’ under Executive Order 12866; Within 72 months since first flight of the airplane: Do a detailed inspection of all estimate for the on-condition repairs 2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the applicable fuselage zones for missing, specified in this AD. DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures damaged, or incorrectly installed fasteners, in Paperwork Reduction Act (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); accordance with the Accomplishment 3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in Instructions of the applicable service A federal agency may not conduct or information specified in paragraphs (g)(1) sponsor, and a person is not required to Alaska; and through (g)(4) of this AD. respond to, nor shall a person be subject 4. Will not have a significant (1) Airbus Service Bulletin A330–53–3202, to penalty for failure to comply with a economic impact, positive or negative, dated May 6, 2014. collection of information subject to the on a substantial number of small entities (2) Airbus Service Bulletin A330–53–3212, requirements of the Paperwork under the criteria of the Regulatory dated May 6, 2014. Reduction Act unless that collection of Flexibility Act. (3) Airbus Service Bulletin A330–53–3213, information displays a current valid dated May 6, 2014. List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 (4) Airbus Service Bulletin A330–53–3214, OMB control number. The control dated May 6, 2014. number for the collection of information Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation required by this AD is 2120–0056. The safety, Incorporation by reference, (h) Corrective Actions paperwork cost associated with this AD Safety. If any missing, damaged, or incorrectly has been detailed in the Costs of Adoption of the Amendment installed fastener is found during the detailed Compliance section of this document inspection required by paragraph (g) of this and includes time for reviewing Accordingly, under the authority AD, before further flight, do a detailed instructions, as well as completing and delegated to me by the Administrator, inspection for discrepancies (deformation or the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as cracking) of the adjacent fastener rows of the reviewing the collection of information. applicable fuselage zones, in accordance with Therefore, all reporting associated with follows: the Accomplishment Instructions of the this AD is mandatory. Comments applicable service information specified in concerning the accuracy of this burden PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS paragraphs (g)(1) through (g)(4) of this AD. and suggestions for reducing the burden DIRECTIVES (1) If no discrepancy is found, before should be directed to the FAA at 800 further flight, modify the affected fuselage ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 zone, in accordance with the applicable Independence Ave. SW., Washington, continues to read as follows: service information specified in paragraphs DC 20591, ATTN: Information Collection Clearance Officer, AES–200. Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. (h)(1)(i) through (h)(1)(iv) of this AD. (i) Airbus Service Bulletin A330–53–3216, Authority for This Rulemaking § 39.13 [Amended] dated May 6, 2014. (ii) Airbus Service Bulletin A330–53–3217, Title 49 of the United States Code ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding dated May 6, 2014. specifies the FAA’s authority to issue the following new airworthiness (iii) Airbus Service Bulletin A330–53– rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, directive (AD): 3218, dated May 6, 2014. section 106, describes the authority of 2016–08–04 Airbus: Amendment 39–18480; (iv) Airbus Service Bulletin A330–53– the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII: Docket No. FAA–2015–8136; Directorate 3219, dated May 6, 2014. Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more Identifier 2014–NM–189–AD. (2) If any discrepancy is found, before detail the scope of the Agency’s further flight, repair using a method authority. (a) Effective Date approved by the Manager, International We are issuing this rulemaking under This AD is effective May 18, 2016. Branch, ANM–116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or the European Aviation the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII, (b) Affected ADs Safety Agency (EASA); or Airbus’s EASA Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: Design Organization Approval (DOA). None. General requirements.’’ Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with (c) Applicability (i) Reporting Requirement promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in This AD applies to Airbus Model A330– Submit a report (including both positive air commerce by prescribing regulations 223F and –243F airplanes, certificated in any and negative findings) to Airbus, Customer for practices, methods, and procedures category; manufacturer serial numbers 1004, Services Directorate, 1 Rond Point Maurice jstallworth on DSK7TPTVN1PROD with RULES the Administrator finds necessary for 1032, 1051, 1062, 1070, 1092, 1115, 1136, Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex France, Attn: safety in air commerce. This regulation 1148, 1164, 1175, 1180, 1320, 1332, 1344, SDC32 Technical Data and Documentation 1350, 1368, 1380, 1386, 1406, 1414, 1418, Services; fax: (+33) 5 61 93 28 06; email: is within the scope of that authority sb.reporting@airbus.com; at the applicable and 1428. because it addresses an unsafe condition time specified in paragraph (i)(1) or (i)(2) of that is likely to exist or develop on (d) Subject this AD. The report must include the products identified in this rulemaking Air Transport Association (ATA) of information specified in the inspection report action. America Code 53, Fuselage. of the applicable service information VerDate Sep<11>2014 14:03 Apr 12, 2016 Jkt 238001 PO 00000 Frm 00033 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 E:\FR\FM\13APR1.SGM 13APR1

21732 Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 71 / Wednesday, April 13, 2016 / Rules and Regulations specified in paragraphs (g)(1) through (g)(4) with this AD; any procedures or tests that are DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION of this AD. not identified as RC are recommended. Those (1) For airplanes on which the inspection procedures and tests that are not identified Federal Aviation Administration specified in paragraph (g) of this AD is as RC may be deviated from using accepted accomplished on or after the effective date of methods in accordance with the operator’s this AD: Submit the report within 30 days maintenance or inspection program without 14 CFR Part 39 after performing the inspection. obtaining approval of an AMOC, provided (2) For airplanes on which the inspection the procedures and tests identified as RC can [Docket No. FAA–2015–4204; Directorate specified in paragraph (g) of this AD is be done and the airplane can be put back in Identifier 2015–NM–001–AD; Amendment accomplished before the effective date of this an airworthy condition. Any substitutions or 39–18482; AD 2016–08–06] AD: Submit the report within 30 days after changes to procedures or tests identified as the effective date of this AD. RC require approval of an AMOC. RIN 2120–AA64 (j) Other FAA AD Provisions (k) Related Information The following provisions also apply to this Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Directives; Airbus AD: Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA Airplanes (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance Airworthiness Directive 2014–0197, dated (AMOCs): The Manager, International September 4, 2014, for related information. AGENCY: Federal Aviation Branch, ANM–116, Transport Airplane This MCAI may be found in the AD docket Administration (FAA), Department of Directorate, FAA, has the authority to on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov Transportation (DOT). approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested by searching for and locating Docket No. using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. FAA–2015–8136. ACTION: Final rule. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your (l) Material Incorporated by Reference request to your principal inspector or local SUMMARY: We are adopting a new Flight Standards District Office, as (1) The Director of the Federal Register airworthiness directive (AD) for certain appropriate. If sending information directly approved the incorporation by reference Airbus Model A300 B4–600, B4–600R, to the International Branch, send it to ATTN: (IBR) of the service information listed in this and F4–600R series airplanes, and Vladimir Ulyanov, Aerospace Engineer, paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR Model A300 C4–605R Variant F International Branch, ANM–116, Transport part 51. airplanes (collectively called Model Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind (2) You must use this service information as applicable to do the actions required by A300–600 series airplanes), modified by Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356; a particular supplemental type telephone 425–227–1138; fax 425–227–1149. this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise. Information may be emailed to: 9-ANM-116- (i) Airbus Service Bulletin A330–53–3202, certificate (STC). This AD was prompted AMOC-REQUESTS@faa.gov. Before using dated May 6, 2014. by a report of chafing found on the any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate (ii) Airbus Service Bulletin A330–53–3212, overflow sensor harness of the surge principal inspector, or lacking a principal dated May 6, 2014. tank, and subsequent contact between inspector, the manager of the local flight (iii) Airbus Service Bulletin A330–53– the electrical wiring and fuel tank standards district office/certificate holding 3213, dated May 6, 2014. structure. This AD requires a one-time district office. The AMOC approval letter (iv) Airbus Service Bulletin A330–53– 3214, dated May 6, 2014. inspection for damage of the outer tank must specifically reference this AD. overflow sensor harness, and repair if (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any (v) Airbus Service Bulletin A330–53–3216, dated May 6, 2014. necessary. This AD also requires requirement in this AD to obtain corrective actions from a manufacturer, the action must (vi) Airbus Service Bulletin A330–53– modification of the sensor harness. We be accomplished using a method approved 3217, dated May 6, 2014. are issuing this AD to prevent chafing of by the Manager, International Branch, ANM– (vii) Airbus Service Bulletin A330–53– the harness and subsequent contact 116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or 3218, dated May 6, 2014. between the electrical wiring and fuel the EASA; or Airbus’s EASA DOA. If (viii) Airbus Service Bulletin A330–53– tank structure, which could result in approved by the DOA, the approval must 3219, dated May 6, 2014. electrical arcing and a fuel tank include the DOA-authorized signature. (3) For service information identified in this AD, contact Airbus SAS, Airworthiness explosion. (3) Reporting Requirements: A federal agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a Office—EAL, 1 Rond Point Maurice Bellonte, DATES: This AD becomes effective May person is not required to respond to, nor 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone +33 18, 2016. shall a person be subject to a penalty for 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61 93 45 80; email airworthiness.A330–A340@airbus.com; The Director of the Federal Register failure to comply with a collection of Internet http://www.airbus.com. approved the incorporation by reference information subject to the requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act unless that (4) You may view this service information of certain publications listed in this AD collection of information displays a current at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, as of May 18, 2016. valid OMB Control Number. The OMB 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For information on the availability of this ADDRESSES: For service information Control Number for this information identified in this final rule, contact collection is 2120–0056. Public reporting for material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221. (5) You may view this service information Simmonds Precision Products, Inc., A this collection of information is estimated to be approximately 5 minutes per response, that is incorporated by reference at the UTC Aerospace Company, 100 Panton including the time for reviewing instructions, National Archives and Records Road, Vergennes, VT 05491; phone 802– completing and reviewing the collection of Administration (NARA). For information on 877–2911; fax 802–877–4444; Internet information. All responses to this collection the availability of this material at NARA, call http://www.utcaerospacesystems.com. of information are mandatory. Comments 202–741–6030, or go to: http:// You may view this referenced service concerning the accuracy of this burden and www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr- information at the FAA, Transport suggestions for reducing the burden should locations.html. Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue jstallworth on DSK7TPTVN1PROD with RULES be directed to the FAA at: 800 Independence Issued in Renton, Washington, on March SW., Renton, WA. For information on Ave. SW., Washington, DC 20591, Attn: 31, 2016. the availability of this material at the Information Collection Clearance Officer, Victor Wicklund, AES–200. FAA, call 425–227–1221. It is also Acting Manager, Transport Airplane available on the Internet at http:// (4) Required for Compliance (RC): If any Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. www.regulations.gov by searching for service information contains procedures or tests that are identified as RC, those [FR Doc. 2016–08366 Filed 4–12–16; 8:45 am] and locating Docket No. FAA–2015– procedures and tests must be done to comply BILLING CODE 4910–13–P 4204. VerDate Sep<11>2014 14:03 Apr 12, 2016 Jkt 238001 PO 00000 Frm 00034 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 E:\FR\FM\13APR1.SGM 13APR1


Document Created: 2016-04-13 03:11:48
Document Modified: 2016-04-13 03:11:48
CategoryRegulatory Information
CollectionFederal Register
sudoc ClassAE 2.7:
GS 4.107:
AE 2.106:
PublisherOffice of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
SectionRules and Regulations
ActionFinal rule.
DatesThis AD is effective May 18, 2016.
ContactVladimir 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 Citation81 FR 21730 
RIN Number2120-AA64
CFR AssociatedAir Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety
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