81 FR 24745 - Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 81 (April 27, 2016)
Federal Aviation Administration
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| FR Document | 2016-09641 |
[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 81 (Wednesday, April 27, 2016)] [Proposed Rules] [Pages 24745-24748] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2016-09641] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2016-5596; Directorate Identifier 2015-NM-121-AD] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: We propose to supersede Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2014-12- 06, for certain Airbus Model A300 B4-600, B4-600R, and F4-600R series airplanes, and Model A300 C4-605R Variant F airplanes (collectively called Model A300-600 series airplanes); and Airbus Model A310 series airplanes. AD 2014-12-06 currently requires inspections of the external area of the aft cargo door sill beam for cracking, and repair if necessary. Since we issued AD 2014-12-06, we have determined it is necessary to require that high frequency eddy current (HFEC) inspections be performed repetitively. This proposed AD would mandate the previously optional terminating HFEC inspection, and require that it be done repetitively. We are proposing this AD to detect and correct fatigue cracking of the cargo door sill beam, lock fitting, and torsion box plate. Failure of one or more of these components could result in the loss of the door locking function and, subsequently, complete loss of the cargo door in flight with the risk of rapid decompression. DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by June 13, 2016. ADDRESSES: You may send comments 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--EAW, 1 Rond Point Maurice Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61 93 44 51; email [email protected]; Internet http://www.airbus.com. You may view this referenced service information at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For information on the availability of this material at the 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- 5596; 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: Dan Rodina, Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; telephone 425-227-2125; fax 425-227-1149. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 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-2016-5596; Directorate Identifier 2015-NM-121-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 On June 4, 2014, we issued AD 2014-12-06, Amendment 39-17867 (79 FR 34403, June 17, 2014) (``AD 2014-12-06''). AD 2014-12-06 requires actions intended to address an unsafe condition on certain Airbus Model A300 B4-600, B4-600R, and F4-600R series airplanes, and Model A300 C4- 605R Variant F airplanes (collectively called Model A300-600 series airplanes); and Airbus Model A310 series airplanes. Since we issued AD 2014-12-06, we have determined it is necessary to require that the HFEC inspections be performed repetitively. The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical Agent for the Member States of the European Union, has issued EASA Airworthiness Directive 2015-0150, dated July 23, 2015 (referred to after this as the Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or ``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for certain Airbus Model A300 B4-600, B4-600R, and F4-600R series airplanes, and Model A300 C4- 605R Variant F airplanes (collectively called Model A300-600 series airplanes); and Airbus Model A310 series airplanes. The MCAI states: During accomplishment of Maintenance Review Board Report (MRBR) task 531625-01-1 on an A300-600 aeroplane having accumulated more than 25,000 flight cycles (FC) since aeroplane first flight, multiple fatigue cracks were found on the following parts: --Aft cargo door sill beam Part Number (P/N) A53973085210 --Lock fitting P/N A53978239002 --Torsion box plate P/N A53973318206. Prompted by these findings, a stress analysis was performed during which it was discovered that there is no dedicated scheduled maintenance task to inspect the affected area for fatigue damage. This condition, if not detected and corrected, could lead to failure of multiple lock fittings, possibly resulting in loss of the cargo door in flight and consequent explosive decompression of the aeroplane. To address this unsafe condition, Airbus issued Alert Operators Transmission (AOT) A53W005-14 providing instructions for inspection of the affected area. Consequently, EASA issued Emergency AD 2014-0097-E [FAA AD 2014- 12-06, Amendment 39-17867 (79 FR 34403, June 17, 2014)] to require repetitive ultrasonic (US) inspections or detailed inspections (DET) of the aft cargo door sill beam external area, and/or a one-time High Frequency Eddy Current (HFEC) inspection of the aft cargo door sill beam internal structure and, depending on findings, accomplishment of corrective action(s). Since that [EASA] AD was issued, the results of further analysis have indicated that repetitive HFEC inspections need to be introduced. [[Page 24746]] For the reasons described above, this [EASA] AD retains the requirements of EASA AD 2014-0097-E, which is superseded, and requires repetitive HFEC inspections of the concerned areas. The first HFEC inspection terminates the repetitive US/DET inspections. 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- 5596. Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 Airbus has issued Service Bulletin A300-53-6179, dated December 12, 2014; and Service Bulletin A310-53-2139, dated December 12, 2014. The service information describes procedures for repetitive HFEC inspections of the cargo door sill beam, lock fitting, and torsion box plate. Airbus has also issued AOT A53W005-14, Revision 01, dated April 29, 2014. The service information describes procedures for doing an ultrasonic inspection or detailed inspection of the aft cargo door sill beam external area for cracking. 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 these same type designs. Costs of Compliance We estimate that this proposed AD affects 75 airplanes of U.S. registry. The actions required by AD 2014-12-06, and retained in this proposed AD, take about 12 work-hours per product, at an average labor rate of $85 per work-hour. Based on these figures, the estimated cost of the actions that are required by AD 2014-12-06 and retained in this AD is $1,020 per product. We also estimate that it would take about 1 work-hour per product to comply with the reporting requirements of this proposed AD. The average labor rate is $85 per work-hour. Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of this proposed AD on U.S. operators to be $6,374, or $85 per product. We have received no definitive data that would enable us to provide cost estimates for the on-condition actions specified in this proposed 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 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 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 removing AD 2014-12-06, Amendment 39- 17867 (79 FR 34403, June 17, 2014), and adding the following new AD: Airbus: Docket No. FAA-2016-5596; Directorate Identifier 2015-NM- 121-AD. (a) Comments Due Date We must receive comments by June 13, 2016. (b) Affected ADs This AD replaces AD 2014-12-06, Amendment 39-17867 (79 FR 34403, June 17, 2014) (``AD 2014-12-06''). (c) Applicability This AD applies to the airplanes identified in paragraphs (c)(1), (c)(2), (c)(3), (c)(4), and (c)(5) of this AD, certificated in any category, all manufacturer serial numbers on which Airbus Modification 05438 has been embodied in production, except those on which Airbus Modification 12046 has been embodied in production. (1) Airbus Model A300 B4-601, B4-603, B4-620, and B4-622 airplanes. (2) Airbus Model A300 B4-605R and B4-622R airplanes. (3) Airbus Model A300 F4-605R and F4-622R airplanes. (4) Airbus Model A300 C4-605R Variant F airplanes. (5) Airbus Model A310-203, -204, -221, -222, -304, -322, -324, and -325 airplanes. [[Page 24747]] (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 53, Fuselage. (e) Reason This AD was prompted by reports of fatigue cracks on the cargo door sill beam, lock fitting, and torsion box plate. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct fatigue cracking of the cargo door sill beam, lock fitting, and torsion box plate, which could result in the loss of the door locking function and subsequently, complete loss of the cargo door in flight with the risk of rapid decompression. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Retained Inspection With Revised Service Information This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (g)(1) of AD 2014-12-06 with revised service information: Within the compliance time identified in paragraph (g)(1), (g)(2), or (g)(3) of this AD, as applicable, do an ultrasonic inspection or detailed inspection of the aft cargo door sill beam external area for cracking, in accordance with Airbus Alert Operators Transmission (AOT) A53W005-14, dated April 22, 2014; or Airbus AOT A53W005-14, Revision 01, dated April 29, 2014. Repeat the inspection thereafter at intervals not to exceed 275 flight cycles. As of the effective date of this AD, only Airbus AOT A53W005-14, Revision 01, dated April 29, 2014, may be used to comply with the requirements of this paragraph. (1) For airplanes that have accumulated 30,000 flight cycles or more since the airplane's first flight as of July 2, 2014 (the effective date of AD 2014-12-06): Within 50 flight cycles after July 2, 2014. (2) For airplanes that have accumulated 18,000 flight cycles or more, but fewer than 30,000 flight cycles since the airplane's first flight as of July 2, 2014 (the effective date of AD 2014-12-06): Within 275 flight cycles after July 2, 2014. (3) For airplanes that have accumulated fewer than 18,000 flight cycles since the airplane's first flight as of July 2, 2014 (the effective date of AD 2014-12-06): Before exceeding 18,275 flight cycles since the airplane's first flight. (h) Retained Optional Terminating Action, With Revised Service Information This paragraph restates the provisions of paragraph (h) of AD 2014-12-06, with revised service information. Accomplishment of high frequency eddy current (HFEC) inspection for cracking, in accordance with Airbus AOT A53W005-14, dated April 22, 2014; or Airbus AOT A53W005-14, Revision 01, dated April 29, 2014, terminates the repetitive inspections required by paragraph (g) of this AD for that airplane. If any cracking is found during the HFEC inspection, 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) Retained Reporting Requirement, With Revised Service Information This paragraph restates the provisions of paragraph (i) of AD 2014-12-06, with revised service information. Submit a report of the findings (both positive and negative) of the inspection required by paragraph (g) of this AD to Airbus, as specified in paragraph 7.,''Reporting,'' of Airbus AOT A53W005-14, dated April 22, 2014; or Airbus AOT A53W005-14, Revision 01, dated April 29, 2014, at the applicable time specified in paragraph (i)(1) or (i)(2) of this AD. The report must include inspection results, including no findings. (1) If the inspection was done on or after the effective date of this AD: Submit the report within 30 days after the inspection. (2) If the inspection was done before the effective date of this AD: Submit the report within 30 days after the effective date of this AD. (j) Definition of Airplane Groups Paragraphs (k)(1), (k)(2), and (k)(3) of this AD refer to airplane groups, as identified in paragraphs (j)(1), (j)(2), and (j)(3) of this AD. (1) Airplanes on which a HFEC inspection was accomplished as specified in Airbus AOT A53W005-14. (2) Airplanes on which no HFEC inspection was accomplished as specified in Airbus AOT A53W005-14, and that have accumulated more than 18,000 total flight cycles as of the effective date of this AD. (3) Airplanes on which no HFEC inspection accomplished as specified in Airbus AOT A53W005-14, that have accumulated 18,000 total flight cycles or fewer as of the effective date of this AD. (k) New Repetitive HFEC Inspections and Repair At the applicable time specified in paragraph (k)(1), (k)(2), or (k)(3) of this AD, do an HFEC inspection for fatigue cracking of the cargo door sill beam, lock fitting, and torsion box plate, in accordance with Airbus Service Bulletin A300-53-6179, dated December 12, 2014; or Airbus Service Bulletin A310-53-2139, dated December 12, 2014, as applicable. Repeat the HFEC inspection thereafter at intervals not to exceed 4,600 flight cycles. (1) For airplanes identified in paragraph (j)(1) of this AD: Inspect within 4,600 flight cycles after the most recent HFEC inspection specified in Airbus AOT A53W005-14. (2) For airplanes identified in paragraph (j)(2) of this AD: Inspect within 2,000 flight cycles after the effective date of this AD. (3) For airplanes identified in paragraph (j)(3) of this AD: Inspect before exceeding 13,000 total flight cycles since the airplane's first flight, or within 2,000 flight cycles after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later. (l) Corrective Action If any crack is found during any inspection required by paragraph (g) or (k) of this AD: Before further flight, repair using a method approved by the Manager, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or the EASA; or Airbus's EASA DOA. (m) Terminating Action for HFEC Inspections For any airplane identified in paragraphs (j)(2) and (j)(3) of this AD, accomplishment of the initial inspection required by paragraph (k) of this AD terminates the repetitive inspections required by paragraph (g) of this AD. (n) Other FAA AD Provisions The following provisions also apply to this AD: (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your request to your principal inspector or local Flight Standards District Office, as appropriate. If sending information directly to the International Branch, send it to ATTN: Dan Rodina, Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057- 3356; telephone 425-227-2125; fax 425-227-1149. Information may be emailed to: [email protected]. Before using any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager of the local flight standards district office/certificate holding district office. The AMOC approval letter must specifically reference this AD. (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: As of the effective date of this AD, 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): Except as required by paragraph (l) of this AD: If any service information contains procedures or tests that are identified as RC, those [[Page 24748]] 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. (o) Related Information (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information (MCAI) European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) Airworthiness Directive 2015-0150, dated July 23, 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- 2016-5596. (2) For service information identified in this AD, contact Airbus SAS, Airworthiness Office--EAW, 1 Rond Point Maurice Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61 93 44 51; email [email protected]; Internet http://www.airbus.com. 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 April 15, 2016. Victor Wicklund, Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2016-09641 Filed 4-26-16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Cedex, France; telephone +33 5 61 93 36 airplanes (collectively called Model
96; fax +33 5 61 93 44 51; email A300–600 series airplanes); and Airbus
Federal Aviation Administration account.airworth-eas@airbus.com; Model A310 series airplanes.
Internet http://www.airbus.com. You Since we issued AD 2014–12–06, we
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[Docket No. FAA–2016–5596; Directorate information at the FAA, Transport require that the HFEC inspections be
Identifier 2015–NM–121–AD] Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue performed repetitively.
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the availability of this material at the (EASA), which is the Technical Agent
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AGENCY: Federal Aviation Directive 2015–0150, dated July 23,
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ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness
www.regulations.gov by searching for
(NPRM). Information, or ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct
and locating Docket No. FAA–2016–
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SUMMARY: We propose to supersede Model A300 B4–600, B4–600R, and F4–
Management Facility between 9 a.m.
Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2014–12– 600R series airplanes, and Model A300
06, for certain Airbus Model A300 B4– and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
C4–605R Variant F airplanes
600, B4–600R, and F4–600R series except Federal holidays. The AD docket
(collectively called Model A300–600
airplanes, and Model A300 C4–605R contains this proposed AD, the
series airplanes); and Airbus Model
Variant F airplanes (collectively called regulatory evaluation, any comments
A310 series airplanes. The MCAI states:
Model A300–600 series airplanes); and received, and other information. The
street address for the Docket Operations During accomplishment of Maintenance
Airbus Model A310 series airplanes. AD Review Board Report (MRBR) task 531625–
2014–12–06 currently requires office (telephone 800–647–5527) is in
the ADDRESSES section. Comments will 01–1 on an A300–600 aeroplane having
inspections of the external area of the aft accumulated more than 25,000 flight cycles
cargo door sill beam for cracking, and be available in the AD docket shortly (FC) since aeroplane first flight, multiple
repair if necessary. Since we issued AD after receipt. fatigue cracks were found on the following
2014–12–06, we have determined it is FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dan parts:
necessary to require that high frequency Rodina, Aerospace Engineer, —Aft cargo door sill beam Part Number
eddy current (HFEC) inspections be International Branch, ANM–116, (P/N) A53973085210
performed repetitively. This proposed Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, —Lock fitting P/N A53978239002
AD would mandate the previously 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA —Torsion box plate P/N A53973318206.
optional terminating HFEC inspection, 98057–3356; telephone 425–227–2125; Prompted by these findings, a stress
and require that it be done repetitively. fax 425–227–1149. analysis was performed during which it was
We are proposing this AD to detect and discovered that there is no dedicated
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
scheduled maintenance task to inspect the
correct fatigue cracking of the cargo affected area for fatigue damage.
door sill beam, lock fitting, and torsion Comments Invited
This condition, if not detected and
box plate. Failure of one or more of We invite you to send any written corrected, could lead to failure of multiple
these components could result in the relevant data, views, or arguments about lock fittings, possibly resulting in loss of the
loss of the door locking function and, this proposed AD. Send your comments cargo door in flight and consequent explosive
subsequently, complete loss of the cargo to an address listed under the decompression of the aeroplane.
door in flight with the risk of rapid ADDRESSES section. Include ‘‘Docket No. To address this unsafe condition, Airbus
decompression. FAA–2016–5596; Directorate Identifier issued Alert Operators Transmission (AOT)
2015–NM–121–AD’’ at the beginning of A53W005–14 providing instructions for
DATES: We must receive comments on inspection of the affected area.
this proposed AD by June 13, 2016. your comments. We specifically invite Consequently, EASA issued Emergency AD
ADDRESSES: You may send comments by comments on the overall regulatory, 2014–0097–E [FAA AD 2014–12–06,
any of the following methods: economic, environmental, and energy Amendment 39–17867 (79 FR 34403, June
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to aspects of this proposed AD. We will 17, 2014)] to require repetitive ultrasonic
http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the consider all comments received by the (US) inspections or detailed inspections
closing date and may amend this (DET) of the aft cargo door sill beam external
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instructions for submitting comments.
• Fax: 202–493–2251. proposed AD based on those comments. area, and/or a one-time High Frequency Eddy
• Mail: U.S. Department of We will post all comments we Current (HFEC) inspection of the aft cargo
receive, without change, to http:// door sill beam internal structure and,
Transportation, Docket Operations, M– depending on findings, accomplishment of
30, West Building Ground Floor, Room www.regulations.gov, including any corrective action(s).
W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., personal information you provide. We Since that [EASA] AD was issued, the
Washington, DC 20590. will also post a report summarizing each results of further analysis have indicated that
• Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of substantive verbal contact we receive repetitive HFEC inspections need to be
Transportation, Docket Operations, M– about this proposed AD. introduced.
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For the reasons described above, this rate is $85 per work-hour. Based on distribution of power and
[EASA] AD retains the requirements of EASA these figures, we estimate the cost of responsibilities among the various
AD 2014–0097–E, which is superseded, and this proposed AD on U.S. operators to levels of government.
requires repetitive HFEC inspections of the be $6,374, or $85 per product. For the reasons discussed above, I
concerned areas. The first HFEC inspection We have received no definitive data
terminates the repetitive US/DET
certify this proposed regulation:
inspections.
that would enable us to provide cost 1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory
estimates for the on-condition actions action’’ under Executive Order 12866;
You may examine the MCAI in the specified in this proposed AD. 2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the
AD docket on the Internet at http:// DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures
www.regulations.gov by searching for Paperwork Reduction Act
(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979);
and locating Docket No. FAA–2016– A federal agency may not conduct or 3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in
5596. sponsor, and a person is not required to Alaska; and
respond to, nor shall a person be subject 4. Will not have a significant
Related Service Information Under 1
to penalty for failure to comply with a economic impact, positive or negative,
CFR Part 51
collection of information subject to the on a substantial number of small entities
Airbus has issued Service Bulletin requirements of the Paperwork under the criteria of the Regulatory
A300–53–6179, dated December 12, Reduction Act unless that collection of Flexibility Act.
2014; and Service Bulletin A310–53– information displays a current valid
2139, dated December 12, 2014. The OMB control number. The control List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
service information describes number for the collection of information Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
procedures for repetitive HFEC required by this AD is 2120–0056. The safety, Incorporation by reference,
inspections of the cargo door sill beam, paperwork cost associated with this AD Safety.
lock fitting, and torsion box plate. has been detailed in the Costs of
Airbus has also issued AOT The Proposed Amendment
Compliance section of this document
A53W005–14, Revision 01, dated April and includes time for reviewing Accordingly, under the authority
29, 2014. The service information instructions, as well as completing and delegated to me by the Administrator,
describes procedures for doing an reviewing the collection of information. the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part
ultrasonic inspection or detailed Therefore, all reporting associated with 39 as follows:
inspection of the aft cargo door sill this AD is mandatory. Comments
beam external area for cracking. concerning the accuracy of this burden PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
This service information is reasonably and suggestions for reducing the burden DIRECTIVES
available because the interested parties should be directed to the FAA at 800
have access to it through their normal ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39
Independence Ave. SW., Washington,
course of business or by the means continues to read as follows:
DC 20591, ATTN: Information
identified in the ADDRESSES section. Collection Clearance Officer, AES–200. Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
FAA’s Determination and Requirements Authority for This Rulemaking § 39.13 [Amended]
of This Proposed AD ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by
Title 49 of the United States Code
This product has been approved by specifies the FAA’s authority to issue removing AD 2014–12–06, Amendment
the aviation authority of another rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, 39–17867 (79 FR 34403, June 17, 2014),
country, and is approved for operation section 106, describes the authority of and adding the following new AD:
in the United States. Pursuant to our the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII: Airbus: Docket No. FAA–2016–5596;
bilateral agreement with the State of Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more Directorate Identifier 2015–NM–121–AD.
Design Authority, we have been notified detail the scope of the Agency’s (a) Comments Due Date
of the unsafe condition described in the authority.
MCAI and service information We are issuing this rulemaking under We must receive comments by June 13,
2016.
referenced above. We are proposing this the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII,
AD because we evaluated all pertinent Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: (b) Affected ADs
information and determined an unsafe General requirements.’’ Under that This AD replaces AD 2014–12–06,
condition exists and is likely to exist or section, Congress charges the FAA with Amendment 39–17867 (79 FR 34403, June
develop on other products of these same promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in 17, 2014) (‘‘AD 2014–12–06’’).
type designs. air commerce by prescribing regulations (c) Applicability
for practices, methods, and procedures
Costs of Compliance This AD applies to the airplanes identified
the Administrator finds necessary for in paragraphs (c)(1), (c)(2), (c)(3), (c)(4), and
We estimate that this proposed AD safety in air commerce. This regulation (c)(5) of this AD, certificated in any category,
affects 75 airplanes of U.S. registry. is within the scope of that authority all manufacturer serial numbers on which
The actions required by AD 2014–12– because it addresses an unsafe condition Airbus Modification 05438 has been
06, and retained in this proposed AD, that is likely to exist or develop on embodied in production, except those on
take about 12 work-hours per product, products identified in this rulemaking which Airbus Modification 12046 has been
at an average labor rate of $85 per work- action. embodied in production.
hour. Based on these figures, the (1) Airbus Model A300 B4–601, B4–603,
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estimated cost of the actions that are Regulatory Findings B4–620, and B4–622 airplanes.
required by AD 2014–12–06 and We determined that this proposed AD (2) Airbus Model A300 B4–605R and B4–
would not have federalism implications 622R airplanes.
retained in this AD is $1,020 per
(3) Airbus Model A300 F4–605R and F4–
product. under Executive Order 13132. This 622R airplanes.
We also estimate that it would take proposed AD would not have a (4) Airbus Model A300 C4–605R Variant F
about 1 work-hour per product to substantial direct effect on the States, on airplanes.
comply with the reporting requirements the relationship between the national (5) Airbus Model A310–203, –204, –221,
of this proposed AD. The average labor Government and the States, or on the –222, –304, –322, –324, and –325 airplanes.
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procedures and tests must be done to comply site as an alternative for the possible available for public inspection at the
with this AD; any procedures or tests that are future disposal of such material. This following locations:
not identified as RC are recommended. Those disposal site designation is subject to 1. EPA Web site: https://
procedures and tests that are not identified www.epa.gov/ocean-dumping/dredged-
various restrictions designed to support
as RC may be deviated from using accepted
methods in accordance with the operator’s the goal of reducing or eliminating the material-management-long-island-
maintenance or inspection program without disposal of dredged material in Long sound.
obtaining approval of an AMOC, provided Island Sound. 2. Regulations.gov: Docket No. EPA–
the procedures and tests identified as RC can While EPA is currently proposing to R01–OW–2016–0239.
be done and the airplane can be put back in designate the ELDS as its preferred 3. In person: EPA Region 1 Library, 5
an airworthy condition. Any substitutions or alternative, EPA also has concluded, Post Office Square, Boston, MA 02109.
changes to procedures or tests identified as based on the analysis in the Draft Organization of this document. The
RC require approval of an AMOC. Supplemental Environmental Impact following outline is provided to aid in
(o) Related Information Statement for the Designation of locating information in this preamble.
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Dredged Material Disposal Site(s) in I. Background
Airworthiness Information (MCAI) European Eastern Long Island Sound, Connecticut II. Purpose and Need
Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and New York (DSEIS), that two other III. Potentially Affected Entities
Airworthiness Directive 2015–0150, dated alternatives, the Niantic Bay and IV. Disposal Site Descriptions
July 23, 2015, for related information. This Cornfield Shoals disposal sites (NBDS A. Eastern Long Island Sound Disposal Site
MCAI may be found in the AD docket on the and CSDS), or portions thereof, could B. Niantic Bay Disposal Site
Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by C. Cornfield Shoals Disposal Site
potentially be designated in addition to,
searching for and locating Docket No. FAA– V. Compliance With Statutory and
2016–5596.
or instead of, the ELDS. EPA is not Regulatory Authorities
(2) For service information identified in currently recommending the NBDS and A. Marine Protection, Research, and
this AD, contact Airbus SAS, Airworthiness CSDS as preferred alternatives, but is Sanctuaries Act and Clean Water Act
Office—EAW, 1 Rond Point Maurice inviting public comments on the option B. National Environmental Policy Act
Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; of designating one or both of these sites C. Coastal Zone Management Act
telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61 instead of, or as a complement to, the D. Endangered Species Act
93 44 51; email account.airworth-eas@ ELDS. E. Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation
airbus.com; Internet http://www.airbus.com. and Management Act
You may view this service information at the DATES: Comments must be received on VI. Restrictions
FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 or before June 27, 2016. EPA will hold VII. Proposed Action
Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For four public hearings to receive VIII. Supporting Documents
information on the availability of this comments on the proposed rule. The IX. Statutory and Executive Order Reviews
material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221. first two will be held on May 25, 2016,
I. Background
Issued in Renton, Washington, on April 15, from 1–3 p.m. at the Suffolk County
2016. Community College Culinary Arts Section 102(c) of the Marine
Victor Wicklund, Center, 20 East Main St., Riverhead, NY Protection, Research, and Sanctuaries
11901, and from 5:30–7:30 p.m. at the Act of 1972 (MPRSA), as amended, 33
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. Mattituck-Laurel Library, 13900 Main U.S.C. 1412, gives the Administrator of
Rd., Mattituck, NY 11952. The second EPA the authority to designate sites
[FR Doc. 2016–09641 Filed 4–26–16; 8:45 am]
two will be held on May 26, 2016, from where ocean disposal may be permitted.
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
1–3 p.m. and from 5–7 p.m. at the On October 1, 1986, the Administrator
University of Connecticut—Avery Point, delegated the authority to designate
Academic Building, Room 308, 1084 ocean dredged material disposal sites to
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION the Regional Administrator of the
Shennecossett Rd., Groton, CT 06340.
AGENCY Region in which the sites are located.
Registration will begin 30 minutes
before each of the four hearings. The preferred alternative site, ELDS,
40 CFR Part 228
ADDRESSES: Written comments should
and the other two alternatives, NBDS
[FRL–9945–52–Region 1] and CSDS, are all located within
be sent to ELIS@epa.gov.
Connecticut state waters, which is
Ocean Disposal; Designation of a FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. within the area assigned to EPA Region
Dredged Material Disposal Site in Jean Brochi, U.S. Environmental 1, see 40 CFR 1.7(b)(1); therefore the
Eastern Region of Long Island Sound; Protection Agency, New England designation of one or more of these sites
Connecticut Regional Office, 5 Post Office Square, is being proposed pursuant to the EPA
Suite 100, Mail Code: OEP06–1, Boston, Region 1 Administrator’s delegated
AGENCY: Environmental Protection
MA 02109–3912, telephone: (617) 918– authority.
Agency (EPA).
1536, fax number: (617) 918–0536; EPA regulations (40 CFR 228.4(e)(1))
ACTION: Proposed rule. email address: Brochi.Jean@epa.gov or promulgated under the MPRSA require,
SUMMARY: The Environmental Protection ELIS@epa.gov. among other things, that EPA designate
Agency (EPA) proposes to designate one SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The ocean disposal sites by promulgation in
dredged material disposal site, the supporting document for this site 40 CFR 228. Designated ocean disposal
Eastern Long Island Sound Disposal Site designation is the DSEIS. The DSEIS is sites are codified at 40 CFR 228.15.
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(ELDS) located offshore from New considered supplemental because it The primary authorities that govern
London, Connecticut, for the disposal of updates and builds on analyses that the aquatic disposal of dredged material
dredged material from harbors and were conducted for the 2005 Long in the United States are the MPRSA, 33
navigation channels in eastern Long Island Sound Environmental Impact U.S.C. 1401 et seq., and the Clean Water
Island Sound in the states of Statement that supported the Act of 1972, 33 U.S.C. 1251 et seq.
Connecticut and New York. This action designation of the Central and Western (CWA). While the CWA does not apply
is necessary to provide a long-term, Long Island Sound dredged material specifically to an EPA designation of a
open-water dredged material disposal disposal sites. This document is long-term dredged material disposal site
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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 June 13, 2016. | |
| Contact | Dan Rodina, Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; telephone 425-227-2125; fax 425-227-1149. | |
| FR Citation | 81 FR 24745 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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