81 FR 26680 - Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 86 (May 4, 2016)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 86 (May 4, 2016)
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| FR Document | 2016-08532 |
[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 86 (Wednesday, May 4, 2016)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 26680-26682] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2016-08532] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2015-3990; Directorate Identifier 2014-NM-255-AD; Amendment 39-18478; AD 2016-08-02] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of Transportation (DOT). ACTION: Final rule. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Airbus Model A320-214, -232, and -233 airplanes; and Airbus Model A321- 211 and -231 airplanes. This AD was prompted by reports of incorrect installation of jiffy joint connectors on cables connected to certain passenger service units (PSUs), which could cause the passenger oxygen container to malfunction if the connector becomes disengaged during flight due to vibration. This AD requires identification of the affected PSUs, and depending on findings, doing applicable related investigative and corrective actions. We are issuing this AD to prevent failure of the door of the passenger oxygen container to open in the event of airplane decompression, resulting in lack of oxygen supply and consequent injury to occupants. DATES: This AD becomes effective June 8, 2016. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of certain publications listed in this AD as of June 8, 2016. ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov/#!docketDetail;D=FAA-2015-3990; or in person at the Docket Management Facility, U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC. For Airbus service information identified in this final rule, contact Airbus, Airworthiness Office--EIAS, 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. For Airbus Operations GmbH service information identified in this final rule, contact Airbus Operations GmbH, Cabin Electronics, Lueneburger Schanze 30, 21614 Buxtehude, Germany; telephone +49 40 7437 46 32; telefax +49 40 7437 16 80; email [email protected]. 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- 3990. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Sanjay Ralhan, Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; telephone 425-227-1405; 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 A320- 214, -232, and -233 airplanes; and Airbus Model A321-211 and -231 airplanes. The NPRM published in the Federal Register on October 19, 2015 (80 FR 63134) (``the NPRM''). The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical Agent for the Member States of the European Union, has issued EASA Airworthiness Directive 2014-0256, dated November 26, 2014 (referred to after this as the Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or ``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for certain Airbus [[Page 26681]] Model A320-214, -232, and -233 airplanes; and Airbus Model A321-211 and -231 airplanes. The MCAI states: A quality issue was reported regarding incorrect installation of jiffy joint connectors on cables connected to certain Passenger Service Units (PSU), which may lead to a malfunction of the passenger oxygen container in case of connector disengagement during flight due to vibrations. All the aeroplanes that had a potentially affected PSU installed were identified. Most of those aeroplanes were corrected during a specific quality inspection on the final assembly line prior to customer delivery. Unfortunately, a limited number of aeroplanes were delivered before the quality inspection was implemented. This condition, if not detected and corrected, could lead to failure of the door of the passenger oxygen container and open in case of aeroplane decompression, possibly resulting in lack of oxygen supply and consequent injury to occupants. For the reasons described above, this [EASA] AD requires identification of the affected PSU and, depending on the findings, * * * related investigative and corrective actions. Related investigative actions include a detailed inspection to determine if the jiffy joint connector works properly. Corrective actions include rework or replacement of the jiffy joint connectors. 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- 3990. 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 available 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 Airbus has issued the following service information. Airbus Service Bulletin A320-25-1B20, dated October 9, 2014. This service information describes procedures for inspecting for affected PSU part numbers and serial numbers, and depending on findings, doing applicable related investigative and corrective actions. Related investigative actions include a detailed inspection to determine if the jiffy joint connector works properly. Corrective actions include rework or replacement of the jiffy joint connectors. Airbus Operations GmbH Vendor Service Bulletin Z315H-25- 004, dated September 26, 2014, including Attachment 1, ``List of affected PSU PNR and S/N'' (the attachment is not numbered or dated). This service information describes procedures for inspecting for the connection of the jiffy joint connectors, and depending on findings, doing rework or replacement of the jiffy joint connectors. 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 7 airplanes of U.S. registry. We also estimate that it takes about 5 work-hours per product to comply with the basic requirements of this AD. The average labor rate is $85 per work-hour. Required parts will cost $0 per product. Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of this AD on U.S. operators to be $2,975, or $425 per product. Authority for This Rulemaking Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the authority of the FAA Administrator. ``Subtitle VII: Aviation Programs,'' describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's authority. We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in ``Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: General requirements.'' Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this rulemaking action. Regulatory Findings We determined that this AD will not have federalism implications under Executive Order 13132. This AD will not have a substantial direct effect on the States, on the relationship between the national government and the States, or on the distribution of power and responsibilities among the various levels of government. For the reasons discussed above, I certify that this AD: 1. Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive Order 12866; 2. Is not a ``significant rule'' under the DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); 3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska; and 4. Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. Examining the AD Docket You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov/#!docketDetail;D=FAA-2015-3990; or in person at the Docket Management Facility between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket contains this AD, the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and other information. The street address for the Docket Operations office (telephone 800-647- 5527) is in the ADDRESSES section. List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by reference, Safety. Adoption of the Amendment Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator, the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows: PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES 0 1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows: Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. Sec. 39.13 [Amended] 0 2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness directive (AD): 2016-08-02 Airbus: Amendment 39-18478. Docket No. FAA-2015-3990; Directorate Identifier 2014-NM-255-AD. (a) Effective Date This AD becomes effective June 8, 2016. (b) Affected ADs None. (c) Applicability This AD applies to Airbus Model A320-214, -232, and -233 airplanes; and Airbus Model A321-211 and -231 airplanes, certificated in any category, having [[Page 26682]] manufacturer serial numbers (MSNs) 5583, 5598, 5602, 5604, 5608, 5610, 5613 through 5622 inclusive, 5624 through 5627 inclusive, 5629 through 5632 inclusive, 5634 through 5636 inclusive, 5638, 5640 through 5644 inclusive, 5646 through 5649 inclusive, 5651 through 5653 inclusive, 5655, 5657 through 5661 inclusive, 5663, 5665, 5667, 5670, 5672, 5673, and 5675. (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 25, Equipment/ Furnishings. (e) Reason This AD was prompted by reports of incorrect installation of jiffy joint connectors on cables connected to certain passenger service units (PSU), which could cause the passenger oxygen container to malfunction if the connector becomes disengaged during flight due to vibration. We are issuing this AD to prevent failure of the door of the passenger oxygen container to open in the event of airplane decompression, resulting in lack of oxygen supply and consequent injury to occupants. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Inspection and Related Investigative and Corrective Actions Within 7,500 flight hours or 26 months after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs first, do an inspection to identify the part number and serial number of each PSU, and if an affected part number or serial number is found, do all applicable related investigative and corrective actions, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A320-25-1B20, dated October 9, 2014. Do all applicable related investigative and corrective actions within 7,500 flight hours or 26 months after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs first. An affected PSU part number or serial number is one listed in Attachment 1, ``List of affected PSU PNR and S/N,'' of Airbus Operations GmbH Vendor Service Bulletin Z315H-25-004, dated September 26, 2014. A review of airplane maintenance records is acceptable in lieu of this inspection if the part number and serial number of the PSU can be conclusively determined from that review. (h) Clarification of Vendor Service Information On page 13 of Airbus Operations GmbH Vendor Service Bulletin Z315H-25-004, dated September 26, 2014, Table 4 (``List of Attachments'') under the heading ``APPENDIX'' identifies ``Attachment 1, `List of affected PSU PNR and S/N.' '' The attachment is not numbered or dated. (i) 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: Sanjay Ralhan, Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057- 3356; telephone 425-227-1405; 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. (3) 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. (j) Related Information Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA Airworthiness Directive 2014-0256, dated November 26, 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-2015-3990. (k) 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 Operations GmbH Vendor Service Bulletin Z315H-25-004, dated September 26, 2014, including Attachment 1, ``List of affected PSU PNR and S/N.'' No page of the attachment to this document provides a document number, revision level, or date. (ii) Airbus Service Bulletin A320-25-1B20, dated October 9, 2014. (3) For Airbus service information identified in this final rule, contact Airbus, Airworthiness Office--EIAS, 1 Rond Point Maurice Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61 93 44 51; email [email protected]; Internet http://www.airbus.com. (4) For Airbus Operations GmbH service information identified in this final rule, contact Airbus Operations GmbH, Cabin Electronics, Lueneburger Schanze 30, 21614 Buxtehude, Germany; telephone +49 40 7437 46 32; telefax +49 40 7437 16 80; email [email protected]. (5) 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. (6) 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. 2016-08532 Filed 5-3-16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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in this AD to obtain corrective actions from Office—EIAS, 1 Rond Point Maurice The Director of the Federal Register
a manufacturer, the action must be Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; approved the incorporation by reference
accomplished using a method approved by telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61 of certain publications listed in this AD
the Manager, International Branch, ANM– 93 44 51; email account.airworth-eas@
116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or
as of June 8, 2016.
airbus.com; Internet http://www.airbus.com.
EASA; or Airbus’s EASA DOA. If approved (9) You may view this service information ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD
by the DOA, the approval must include the at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, docket on the Internet at http://
DOA-authorized signature. 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For www.regulations.gov/
(n) Related Information information on the availability of this #!docketDetail;D=FAA-2015-3990; or in
material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221. person at the Docket Management
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing (10) You may view this service information
Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA Facility, U.S. Department of
that is incorporated by reference at the Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
Airworthiness Directive 2014–0169, dated National Archives and Records
July 17, 2014, corrected July 22, 2014, for Administration (NARA). For information on
30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
related information. This MCAI may be the availability of this material at NARA, call W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
found in the AD docket on the Internet at 202–741–6030, or go to: http:// Washington, DC.
http://www.regulations.gov by searching for www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr- For Airbus service information
and locating Docket No. FAA–2015–5811. locations.html. identified in this final rule, contact
(2) Service information identified in this Airbus, Airworthiness Office—EIAS, 1
AD that is not incorporated by reference is Issued in Renton, Washington, on April 8,
available at the addresses specified in 2016. Rond Point Maurice Bellonte, 31707
paragraphs (o)(8) and (o)(9) of this AD. Michael Kaszycki,
Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone +33 5
61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61 93 44 51; email
(o) Material Incorporated by Reference Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
account.airworth-eas@airbus.com;
(1) The Director of the Federal Register Internet http://www.airbus.com.
approved the incorporation by reference [FR Doc. 2016–08956 Filed 5–3–16; 8:45 am]
For Airbus Operations GmbH service
(IBR) of the service information listed in this BILLING CODE 4910–13–P information identified in this final rule,
paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR
contact Airbus Operations GmbH, Cabin
part 51.
(2) You must use this service information Electronics, Lueneburger Schanze 30,
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
as applicable to do the actions required by 21614 Buxtehude, Germany; telephone
this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise. Federal Aviation Administration +49 40 7437 46 32; telefax +49 40 7437
(3) The following service information was 16 80; email ruediger.jansen@
approved for IBR on June 8, 2016.
14 CFR Part 39 airbus.com.
(i) Airbus Service Bulletin A320–57–1089, You may view this referenced service
Revision 03, dated February 9, 2001. [Docket No. FAA–2015–3990; Directorate information at the FAA, Transport
(ii) Reserved. Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue
Identifier 2014–NM–255–AD; Amendment
(4) The following service information was
approved for IBR on November 5, 2004 (69
39–18478; AD 2016–08–02] SW., Renton, WA. For information on
FR 58828, October 1, 2004). the availability of this material at the
RIN 2120–AA64 FAA, call 425–227–1221. It is also
(i) Airbus Service Bulletin A320–57–1088,
Revision 04, dated August 6, 2001. available on the Internet at http://
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus
(ii) Reserved. www.regulations.gov by searching for
(5) The following service information was Airplanes
and locating Docket No. FAA–2015–
approved for IBR on June 30, 2000 (65 FR AGENCY: Federal Aviation 3990.
34069, May 26, 2000).
(i) Airbus Service Bulletin A320–57–1004,
Administration (FAA), Department of FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Revision 2, dated June 14, 1993. This service Transportation (DOT). Sanjay Ralhan, Aerospace Engineer,
bulletin contains the following list of ACTION: Final rule. International Branch, ANM–116,
effective pages: Pages 1, 4, 12, 14, 17 through Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA,
20, 22, 23, 28, 29, Revision 2, dated June 14, SUMMARY: We are adopting a new 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA
1993; page 15, Revision 1, dated September airworthiness directive (AD) for certain 98057–3356; telephone 425–227–1405;
24, 1992; and pages 2, 3, 5 through 11, 13, Airbus Model A320–214, –232, and
16, 21, 24 through 27, 30, Original Issue,
fax 425–227–1149.
–233 airplanes; and Airbus Model SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
dated July 9, 1991. A321–211 and –231 airplanes. This AD
(ii) Airbus Service Bulletin A320–57–1060,
was prompted by reports of incorrect Discussion
Revision 2, dated December 16, 1994.
(6) The following service information was installation of jiffy joint connectors on We issued a notice of proposed
approved for IBR on February 14, 1994 (59 cables connected to certain passenger rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
FR 1903, January 13, 1994). service units (PSUs), which could cause part 39 by adding an AD that would
(i) Airbus Service Bulletin A320–57–1060, the passenger oxygen container to apply to certain Airbus Model A320–
dated December 8, 1992. malfunction if the connector becomes 214, –232, and –233 airplanes; and
(ii) Reserved. disengaged during flight due to
(7) The following service information was Airbus Model A321–211 and –231
vibration. This AD requires airplanes. The NPRM published in the
approved for IBR on June 11, 1993 (58 FR
27923, May 12, 1993). identification of the affected PSUs, and Federal Register on October 19, 2015
(i) Airbus Service Bulletin A320–57–1004, depending on findings, doing applicable (80 FR 63134) (‘‘the NPRM’’).
Revision 1, dated September 24, 1992. This related investigative and corrective The European Aviation Safety Agency
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service bulletin contains the following list of actions. We are issuing this AD to (EASA), which is the Technical Agent
effective pages: Pages 1, 4, 12, 14 through 15, prevent failure of the door of the for the Member States of the European
17 through 18, 20, Revision 1, dated passenger oxygen container to open in Union, has issued EASA Airworthiness
September 24, 1992; and pages 2 through 3, the event of airplane decompression,
5 through 11, 13, 16, 19, 21 through 30,
Directive 2014–0256, dated November
resulting in lack of oxygen supply and 26, 2014 (referred to after this as the
Original Issue, dated July 9, 1991.
(ii) Reserved. consequent injury to occupants. Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness
(8) For service information identified in DATES: This AD becomes effective June Information, or ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct
this AD, contact Airbus, Airworthiness 8, 2016. an unsafe condition for certain Airbus
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Model A320–214, –232, and –233 applicable related investigative and responsibilities among the various
airplanes; and Airbus Model A321–211 corrective actions. Related investigative levels of government.
and –231 airplanes. The MCAI states: actions include a detailed inspection to For the reasons discussed above, I
A quality issue was reported regarding determine if the jiffy joint connector certify that this AD:
incorrect installation of jiffy joint connectors works properly. Corrective actions 1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory
on cables connected to certain Passenger include rework or replacement of the action’’ under Executive Order 12866;
Service Units (PSU), which may lead to a jiffy joint connectors. 2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the
malfunction of the passenger oxygen • Airbus Operations GmbH Vendor DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures
container in case of connector disengagement Service Bulletin Z315H–25–004, dated (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979);
during flight due to vibrations. All the September 26, 2014, including 3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in
aeroplanes that had a potentially affected Attachment 1, ‘‘List of affected PSU
PSU installed were identified. Most of those
Alaska; and
aeroplanes were corrected during a specific
PNR and S/N’’ (the attachment is not 4. Will not have a significant
quality inspection on the final assembly line numbered or dated). This service economic impact, positive or negative,
prior to customer delivery. Unfortunately, a information describes procedures for on a substantial number of small entities
limited number of aeroplanes were delivered inspecting for the connection of the jiffy under the criteria of the Regulatory
before the quality inspection was joint connectors, and depending on Flexibility Act.
implemented. findings, doing rework or replacement
This condition, if not detected and of the jiffy joint connectors. Examining the AD Docket
corrected, could lead to failure of the door of This service information is reasonably You may examine the AD docket on
the passenger oxygen container and open in available because the interested parties the Internet at http://
case of aeroplane decompression, possibly
have access to it through their normal www.regulations.gov/
resulting in lack of oxygen supply and
consequent injury to occupants. course of business or by the means #!docketDetail;D=FAA-2015-3990; or in
For the reasons described above, this identified in the ADDRESSES section. person at the Docket Management
[EASA] AD requires identification of the Facility between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.,
Costs of Compliance
affected PSU and, depending on the findings, Monday through Friday, except Federal
* * * related investigative and corrective We estimate that this AD affects 7 holidays. The AD docket contains this
actions. airplanes of U.S. registry. AD, the regulatory evaluation, any
Related investigative actions include a We also estimate that it takes about 5 comments received, and other
detailed inspection to determine if the work-hours per product to comply with information. The street address for the
jiffy joint connector works properly. the basic requirements of this AD. The Docket Operations office (telephone
Corrective actions include rework or average labor rate is $85 per work-hour. 800–647–5527) is in the ADDRESSES
replacement of the jiffy joint connectors. Required parts will cost $0 per product. section.
You may examine the MCAI in the Based on these figures, we estimate the
cost of this AD on U.S. operators to be List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
AD docket on the Internet at http://
www.regulations.gov by searching for $2,975, or $425 per product. Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
and locating Docket No. FAA–2015– Authority for This Rulemaking safety, Incorporation by reference,
3990. Safety.
Title 49 of the United States Code
Comments specifies the FAA’s authority to issue Adoption of the Amendment
We gave the public the opportunity to rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, Accordingly, under the authority
participate in developing this AD. We section 106, describes the authority of delegated to me by the Administrator,
received no comments on the NPRM or the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII: the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as
on the determination of the cost to the Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more follows:
public. detail the scope of the Agency’s
authority. PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
Conclusion We are issuing this rulemaking under DIRECTIVES
We reviewed the available data and the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII,
determined that air safety and the Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39
public interest require adopting this AD General requirements.’’ Under that continues to read as follows:
as proposed, except for minor editorial section, Congress charges the FAA with Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
changes. We have determined that these promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in
air commerce by prescribing regulations § 39.13 [Amended]
minor changes:
• Are consistent with the intent that for practices, methods, and procedures ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
was proposed in the NPRM for the Administrator finds necessary for the following new airworthiness
correcting the unsafe condition; and safety in air commerce. This regulation directive (AD):
• Do not add any additional burden is within the scope of that authority
2016–08–02 Airbus: Amendment 39–18478.
upon the public than was already because it addresses an unsafe condition Docket No. FAA–2015–3990; Directorate
proposed in the NPRM. that is likely to exist or develop on Identifier 2014–NM–255–AD.
products identified in this rulemaking
Related Service Information Under 1 action. (a) Effective Date
CFR Part 51 This AD becomes effective June 8, 2016.
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Airbus has issued the following Regulatory Findings
(b) Affected ADs
service information. We determined that this AD will not
• Airbus Service Bulletin A320–25– have federalism implications under None.
1B20, dated October 9, 2014. This Executive Order 13132. This AD will (c) Applicability
service information describes not have a substantial direct effect on This AD applies to Airbus Model A320–
procedures for inspecting for affected the States, on the relationship between 214, –232, and –233 airplanes; and Airbus
PSU part numbers and serial numbers, the national government and the States, Model A321–211 and –231 airplanes,
and depending on findings, doing or on the distribution of power and certificated in any category, having
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manufacturer serial numbers (MSNs) 5583, using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. Airworthiness Office—EIAS, 1 Rond Point
5598, 5602, 5604, 5608, 5610, 5613 through In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your Maurice Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex,
5622 inclusive, 5624 through 5627 inclusive, request to your principal inspector or local France; telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33
5629 through 5632 inclusive, 5634 through Flight Standards District Office, as 5 61 93 44 51; email account.airworth-
5636 inclusive, 5638, 5640 through 5644 appropriate. If sending information directly eas@airbus.com; Internet http://
inclusive, 5646 through 5649 inclusive, 5651 to the International Branch, send it to ATTN: www.airbus.com.
through 5653 inclusive, 5655, 5657 through Sanjay Ralhan, Aerospace Engineer, (4) For Airbus Operations GmbH service
5661 inclusive, 5663, 5665, 5667, 5670, 5672, International Branch, ANM–116, Transport information identified in this final rule,
5673, and 5675. Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind contact Airbus Operations GmbH, Cabin
Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356; Electronics, Lueneburger Schanze 30, 21614
(d) Subject
telephone 425–227–1405; fax 425–227–1149. Buxtehude, Germany; telephone +49 40 7437
Air Transport Association (ATA) of Information may be emailed to: 9-ANM-116- 46 32; telefax +49 40 7437 16 80; email
America Code 25, Equipment/Furnishings. AMOC-REQUESTS@faa.gov. Before using ruediger.jansen@airbus.com.
(e) Reason any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate (5) You may view this service information
principal inspector, or lacking a principal at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate,
This AD was prompted by reports of inspector, the manager of the local flight 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For
incorrect installation of jiffy joint connectors standards district office/certificate holding information on the availability of this
on cables connected to certain passenger district office. The AMOC approval letter material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221.
service units (PSU), which could cause the must specifically reference this AD. (6) You may view this service information
passenger oxygen container to malfunction if (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any that is incorporated by reference at the
the connector becomes disengaged during requirement in this AD to obtain corrective National Archives and Records
flight due to vibration. We are issuing this actions from a manufacturer, the action must Administration (NARA). For information on
AD to prevent failure of the door of the be accomplished using a method approved the availability of this material at NARA, call
passenger oxygen container to open in the by the Manager, International Branch, ANM– 202–741–6030, or go to: http://
event of airplane decompression, resulting in
116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-
lack of oxygen supply and consequent injury
the European Aviation Safety Agency locations.html.
to occupants.
(EASA); or Airbus’s EASA Design Issued in Renton, Washington, on March
(f) Compliance Organization Approval (DOA). If approved by 31, 2016.
Comply with this AD within the the DOA, the approval must include the
Victor Wicklund,
compliance times specified, unless already DOA-authorized signature.
(3) Required for Compliance (RC): If any Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
done. Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
service information contains procedures or
(g) Inspection and Related Investigative and tests that are identified as RC, those
Corrective Actions [FR Doc. 2016–08532 Filed 5–3–16; 8:45 am]
procedures and tests must be done to comply
with this AD; any procedures or tests that are BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
Within 7,500 flight hours or 26 months
after the effective date of this AD, whichever not identified as RC are recommended. Those
occurs first, do an inspection to identify the procedures and tests that are not identified
part number and serial number of each PSU, as RC may be deviated from using accepted DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
and if an affected part number or serial methods in accordance with the operator’s
number is found, do all applicable related maintenance or inspection program without Federal Aviation Administration
investigative and corrective actions, in obtaining approval of an AMOC, provided
accordance with the Accomplishment the procedures and tests identified as RC can 14 CFR Part 39
Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A320– be done and the airplane can be put back in
25–1B20, dated October 9, 2014. Do all an airworthy condition. Any substitutions or [Docket No. FAA–2016–6147; Directorate
applicable related investigative and changes to procedures or tests identified as Identifier 2016–NM–021–AD; Amendment
corrective actions within 7,500 flight hours RC require approval of an AMOC. 39–18506; AD 2016–09–08]
or 26 months after the effective date of this
(j) Related Information RIN 2120–AA64
AD, whichever occurs first. An affected PSU
part number or serial number is one listed in Refer to Mandatory Continuing
Attachment 1, ‘‘List of affected PSU PNR and Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing
S/N,’’ of Airbus Operations GmbH Vendor Airworthiness Directive 2014–0256, dated Company Airplanes
Service Bulletin Z315H–25–004, dated November 26, 2014, for related information.
September 26, 2014. A review of airplane This MCAI may be found in the AD docket AGENCY: Federal Aviation
maintenance records is acceptable in lieu of on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov Administration (FAA), DOT.
this inspection if the part number and serial by searching for and locating Docket No. ACTION: Final rule; request for
number of the PSU can be conclusively FAA–2015–3990. comments.
determined from that review.
(k) Material Incorporated by Reference
SUMMARY: We are adopting a new
(h) Clarification of Vendor Service (1) The Director of the Federal Register
Information airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
approved the incorporation by reference
The Boeing Company Model 747–8
On page 13 of Airbus Operations GmbH (IBR) of the service information listed in this
paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR series airplanes. This AD requires a
Vendor Service Bulletin Z315H–25–004,
dated September 26, 2014, Table 4 (‘‘List of part 51. detailed inspection for correct
Attachments’’) under the heading (2) You must use this service information installation of the flex hose clamp of the
‘‘APPENDIX’’ identifies ‘‘Attachment 1, ‘List as applicable to do the actions required by occupant backup air supply and a
of affected PSU PNR and S/N.’ ’’ The this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise. general visual inspection for damage of
attachment is not numbered or dated. (i) Airbus Operations GmbH Vendor the flex hose, and related investigative
asabaliauskas on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with RULES
Service Bulletin Z315H–25–004, dated and corrective actions if necessary. This
(i) Other FAA AD Provisions September 26, 2014, including Attachment 1, AD was prompted by a report indicating
The following provisions also apply to this ‘‘List of affected PSU PNR and S/N.’’ No page
that flex hoses of the occupant backup
AD: of the attachment to this document provides
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance a document number, revision level, or date. air supply were found disconnected
(AMOCs): The Manager, International (ii) Airbus Service Bulletin A320–25–1B20, from the adjacent fiberglass duct on two
Branch, ANM–116, Transport Airplane dated October 9, 2014. airplanes. We are issuing this AD to
Directorate, FAA, has the authority to (3) For Airbus service information detect and correct an incorrect clamp
approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested identified in this final rule, contact Airbus, installation on the inboard end of the
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| Category | Regulatory Information | |
| Collection | Federal Register | |
| sudoc Class | AE 2.7: GS 4.107: AE 2.106: | |
| Publisher | Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration | |
| Section | Rules and Regulations | |
| Action | Final rule. | |
| Dates | This AD becomes effective June 8, 2016. | |
| Contact | Sanjay Ralhan, Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; telephone 425-227-1405; fax 425-227-1149. | |
| FR Citation | 81 FR 26680 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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