81_FR_28122 81 FR 28033 - Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes

81 FR 28033 - Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 89 (May 9, 2016)

Page Range28033-28035
FR Document2016-10633

We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Airbus Model A330-200 Freighter, -200, and -300 series airplanes; and Airbus Model A340-200, -300, -500, and -600 series airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by reports of fuel leaking through fuel pump electrical connectors and fuel pump electrical connector damage caused by the build-up of moisture behind the electrical connector. Electrical connectors that become damaged by moisture can create an ignition source and a fuel leak. This proposed AD would require an inspection of the fuel pumps to identify their part numbers and replacement of affected pumps. We are proposing this AD to prevent a potential ignition source and a fuel leak due to damaged fuel pump electrical connectors. This condition creates a flammability risk in an area adjacent to the fuel tank.

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2016-6418; Directorate Identifier 2015-NM-158-AD]
RIN 2120-AA64


Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).

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SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all 
Airbus Model A330-200 Freighter, -200, and -300 series airplanes; and 
Airbus Model A340-200, -300, -500, and -600 series airplanes. This 
proposed AD was prompted by reports of fuel leaking through fuel pump 
electrical connectors and fuel pump electrical connector damage caused 
by the build-up of moisture behind the electrical connector. Electrical 
connectors that become damaged by moisture can create an ignition 
source and a fuel leak. This proposed AD would require an inspection of 
the fuel pumps to identify their part numbers and replacement of 
affected pumps. We are proposing this AD to prevent a potential 
ignition source and a fuel leak due to damaged fuel pump electrical 
connectors. This condition creates a flammability risk in an area 
adjacent to the fuel tank.

DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by June 23, 2016.

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

Examining the AD Docket

    You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2016-
6418; or in person at the Docket Management Facility between 9 a.m. and 
5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket 
contains this proposed AD, the regulatory evaluation, any comments 
received, and other information. The street address for the Docket 
Operations office (telephone 800-647-5527) is in the ADDRESSES section. 
Comments will be available in the AD docket shortly after receipt.

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

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Comments Invited

    We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or 
arguments about this proposed AD. Send your comments to an address 
listed under the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2016-6418; 
Directorate Identifier 2015-NM-158-AD'' at the beginning of your 
comments. We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory, 
economic, environmental, and energy aspects of this proposed AD. We 
will consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend 
this proposed AD based on those comments.
    We will post all comments we receive, without change, to http://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information you provide. We 
will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal contact we 
receive about this proposed AD.

Discussion

    The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical 
Agent for the Member States of the European Union, has issued EASA AD 
2015-0194, dated September 22, 2015, to correct an unsafe condition for 
all Airbus Model A330-200 Freighter, -200, and -300 series airplanes; 
and Airbus Model A340-200, -300, -500, and -600 series airplanes. The 
MCAI states:

    Operators reported cases of fuel leak through fuel pump 
electrical connectors. Subsequent investigation revealed fuel pump 
electrical connector damage caused by moisture build up behind the 
electrical connector.
    This condition, if not detected and corrected, could create 
concurrently an ignition source and fuel leak as a result of a 
single failure, resulting in exposure to a flammability risk in an 
adjacent area to the fuel tank.
    To address this unsafe condition, Airbus published Service 
Bulletins (SB) A330-28-3127, SB A340-28-4138 and SB A340-28-5060, 
providing inspection/identification instructions, and instructions 
for replacement of the fuel pumps.
    For the reasons described above, this [EASA] AD requires 
identification and replacement of the affected fuel pumps.

    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-
6418.

Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51

    Airbus has issued the following service information:
     Airbus Service Bulletin A330-28-3127, Revision 01, dated 
September 24, 2015.
     Airbus Service Bulletin A340-28-4138, Revision 01, dated 
September 24, 2015.
     Airbus Service Bulletin A340-28-5060, Revision 01, dated 
September 24, 2015.
    The service information describes procedures to identify and 
replace

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affected fuel pumps with serviceable fuel pumps. 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 99 airplanes of U.S. 
registry.
    We also estimate that it will take about 4 work-hours per product 
to comply with the basic 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 $33,660, or $340 
per product.
    In addition, we estimate that any necessary follow-on actions would 
take about 17 work-hours and require parts costing $10,400, for a cost 
of $11,845 per product. We have no way of determining the number of 
aircraft that might need these actions.

Authority for This Rulemaking

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

Regulatory Findings

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

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39

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

The Proposed Amendment

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

PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

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

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


Sec.  39.13  [Amended]

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

Airbus: Docket No. FAA-2016-6418; Directorate Identifier 2015-NM-
158-AD.

(a) Comments Due Date

    We must receive comments by June 23, 2016.

(b) Affected ADs

    None.

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to Airbus Model A330-223F and -243F airplanes; 
A330-201, -202, -203, -223, and -243 airplanes; A330-301, -302, -
303, -321, -322, -323, -341, -342, and -343 airplanes; and Airbus 
Model A340-211, -212, and -213 airplanes; A340-311, -312, and -313 
airplanes; A340-541 airplanes; and A340-642 airplanes, certificated 
in any category, all manufacturer serial numbers.

(d) Subject

    Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 28, Fuel.

(e) Reason

    This AD was prompted by reports of fuel leaking through fuel 
pump electrical connectors and fuel pump electrical connector damage 
caused by the build-up of moisture behind the electrical connector. 
Electrical connectors that become damaged by moisture can create an 
ignition source and a fuel leak. We are issuing this AD to prevent a 
potential ignition source and a fuel leak due to damaged fuel pump 
electrical connectors. This condition creates a flammability risk in 
an area adjacent to the fuel tank.

(f) Compliance

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

(g) Identify Part Numbers

    Within 48 months after the effective date of this AD, inspect 
each fuel pump to identify the part number (P/N) in accordance with 
the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A330-28-
3127, Revision 01, dated September 24, 2015; Airbus Service Bulletin 
A340-28-4138, Revision 01, dated September 24, 2015; or Airbus 
Service Bulletin A340-28-5060, Revision 01, dated September 24, 
2015; as applicable to airplane type. A review of airplane delivery 
or maintenance records is acceptable in lieu of this inspection if 
the part number of the fuel pump can be conclusively determined from 
that review.

(h) Modification

    If, during the inspection required by paragraph (g) of this AD, 
it is determined that an affected fuel pump is installed: Within the 
compliance time specified in paragraph (h)(1) or (h)(2) of this AD, 
depending on the configuration of the affected fuel pumps installed, 
replace each affected fuel pump with a serviceable fuel pump in 
accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Service 
Bulletin A330-28-3127, Revision 01, dated September 24, 2015; Airbus 
Service Bulletin A340-28-4138, Revision 01, dated September 24, 
2015; or Airbus Service Bulletin A340-28-5060, Revision 01, dated 
September 24, 2015; as applicable to airplane type.
    (1) For affected fuel pumps that have a part number or 
combination of part numbers that are specified in paragraphs 
(h)(1)(i) through (h)(1)(vi) of this AD: Do the replacement within 
72 months after the effective date of this AD.
    (i) All of the affected fuel pumps have P/N 568-1-28300-001.
    (ii) All of the affected fuel pumps have P/N 568-1-28300-002.
    (iii) The affected fuel pumps have a combination of P/Ns 568-1-
28300-001 and 568-1-28300-002.
    (iv) The affected fuel pumps have a combination of P/Ns 568-1-
28300-001 and 568-1-28300-101.
    (v) The affected fuel pumps have a combination of P/Ns 568-1-
28300-002 and 568-1-28300-101.

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    (vi) The affected fuel pumps have a combination of P/Ns 568-1-
28300-001, 568-1-28300-002, and 568-1-28300-101.
    (2) For affected fuel pumps that have a part number or 
combination of part numbers that are specified in paragraphs 
(h)(2)(i) through (h)(2)(iii) of this AD: Do the replacement within 
96 months after the effective date of this AD.
    (i) All of the affected fuel pumps have P/N 568-1-28300-100.
    (ii) All of the affected fuel pumps have P/N 568-1-28300-101.
    (iii) The affected fuel pumps have a combination of P/Ns 568-1-
28300-100 and 568-1-28300-101.

(i) Definitions

    (1) For the purpose of this AD, an ``affected fuel pump'' is 
defined as any pump having P/N 568-1-28300-001, 568-1-28300-002, 
568-1-28300-100, or 568-1-28300-101.
    (2) For the purpose of this AD, a ``serviceable fuel pump'' is a 
pump having a part number not listed in paragraph (i)(1) of this AD.

(j) No Reporting Requirement

    Although Airbus Service Bulletin A330-28-3127, Revision 01, 
dated September 24, 2015; Airbus Service Bulletin A340-28-4138, 
Revision 01, dated September 24, 2015; or Airbus Service Bulletin 
A340-28-5060, Revision 01, dated September 24, 2015, specifies to 
submit certain information to the manufacturer, and specifies that 
action as ``RC'' (Required for Compliance), this AD does not include 
that requirement.

(k) Parts Installation Prohibition

    After the identification of the fuel pump part numbers as 
required by paragraph (g) of this AD, comply with the prohibition 
required by paragraph (k)(1) or (k)(2) of this AD, as applicable.
    (1) For an airplane that does not have an affected fuel pump 
installed: After the identification of the fuel pump part numbers as 
required by paragraph (g) of this AD, do not install an affected 
fuel pump.
    (2) For an airplane that has an affected fuel pump installed: 
After modification of an airplane as required by paragraph (h) of 
this AD, no person may install an affected fuel pump on any 
airplane.

(l) Credit for Previous Actions

    This paragraph provides credit for actions required by 
paragraphs (g) and (h) of this AD, if those actions were performed 
before the effective date of this AD using service information 
included in paragraphs (l)(1), (l)(2), and (l)(3) of this AD, which 
are not incorporated by reference in this AD.
    (1) Airbus Service Bulletin A330-28-3127 dated July 14, 2015.
    (2) Airbus Service Bulletin A340-28-4138 dated July 14, 2015.
    (3) Airbus Service Bulletin A340-28-5060 dated July 14, 2015.

(m) 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 
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): Except as provide by paragraph 
(j) of this AD, 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.

(n) Related Information

    (1) Refer to Continuing Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA AD 
2015-0194, dated September 22, 2015, for related information. You 
may examine the MCAI on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov 
by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2016-6418.
    (2) For service information identified in this AD, contact 
Airbus SAS, Airworthiness Office--EAL, 1 Rond Point Maurice 
Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone: +33 5 61 93 36 96; 
fax: +33 5 61 93 45 80; email: [email protected]; 
Internet: http://www.airbus.com. You may view this service 
information at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind 
Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For information on the availability of this 
material at the FAA, call 425-227-1221.

    Issued in Renton, Washington, on April 28, 2016.
Dionne Palermo,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification 
Service.
[FR Doc. 2016-10633 Filed 5-6-16; 8:45 am]
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28033 Proposed Rules Federal Register Vol. 81, No. 89 Monday, May 9, 2016 This section of the FEDERAL REGISTER Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey consider all comments received by the contains notices to the public of the proposed Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590. closing date and may amend this issuance of rules and regulations. The • Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of proposed AD based on those comments. purpose of these notices is to give interested Transportation, Docket Operations, We will post all comments we persons an opportunity to participate in the M–30, West Building Ground Floor, receive, without change, to http:// rule making prior to the adoption of the final Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey www.regulations.gov, including any rules. Avenue SE., Washington, DC, between 9 personal information you provide. We a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through will also post a report summarizing each DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Friday, except Federal holidays. substantive verbal contact we receive For service information identified in about this proposed AD. Federal Aviation Administration this NPRM, contact Airbus SAS, Discussion Airworthiness Office—EAL, 1 Rond 14 CFR Part 39 Point Maurice Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac The European Aviation Safety Agency Cedex, France; telephone: +33 5 61 93 (EASA), which is the Technical Agent [Docket No. FAA–2016–6418; Directorate for the Member States of the European Identifier 2015–NM–158–AD] 36 96; fax: +33 5 61 93 45 80; email: airworthiness.A330-A340@airbus.com; Union, has issued EASA AD 2015–0194, RIN 2120–AA64 Internet: http://www.airbus.com. You dated September 22, 2015, to correct an may view this referenced service unsafe condition for all Airbus Model Airworthiness Directives; Airbus information at the FAA, Transport A330–200 Freighter, –200, and –300 Airplanes Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue series airplanes; and Airbus Model AGENCY: Federal Aviation SW., Renton, WA. For information on A340–200, –300, –500, and –600 series Administration (FAA), DOT. the availability of this material at the airplanes. The MCAI states: ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking FAA, call 425–227–1221. Operators reported cases of fuel leak (NPRM). through fuel pump electrical connectors. Examining the AD Docket Subsequent investigation revealed fuel pump SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new You may examine the AD docket on electrical connector damage caused by airworthiness directive (AD) for all the Internet at http:// moisture build up behind the electrical Airbus Model A330–200 Freighter, www.regulations.gov by searching for connector. and locating Docket No. FAA–2016– This condition, if not detected and –200, and –300 series airplanes; and corrected, could create concurrently an Airbus Model A340–200, –300, –500, 6418; or in person at the Docket ignition source and fuel leak as a result of a and –600 series airplanes. This Management Facility between 9 a.m. single failure, resulting in exposure to a proposed AD was prompted by reports and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, flammability risk in an adjacent area to the of fuel leaking through fuel pump except Federal holidays. The AD docket fuel tank. electrical connectors and fuel pump contains this proposed AD, the To address this unsafe condition, Airbus electrical connector damage caused by regulatory evaluation, any comments published Service Bulletins (SB) A330–28– the build-up of moisture behind the received, and other information. The 3127, SB A340–28–4138 and SB A340–28– electrical connector. Electrical street address for the Docket Operations 5060, providing inspection/identification office (telephone 800–647–5527) is in instructions, and instructions for connectors that become damaged by replacement of the fuel pumps. moisture can create an ignition source the ADDRESSES section. Comments will For the reasons described above, this and a fuel leak. This proposed AD be available in the AD docket shortly [EASA] AD requires identification and would require an inspection of the fuel after receipt. replacement of the affected fuel pumps. pumps to identify their part numbers FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: You may examine the MCAI in the and replacement of affected pumps. We Vladimir Ulyanov, Aerospace Engineer, AD docket on the Internet at http:// are proposing this AD to prevent a International Branch, ANM–116, www.regulations.gov by searching for potential ignition source and a fuel leak Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, and locating Docket No. FAA–2016– due to damaged fuel pump electrical 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 6418. connectors. This condition creates a 98057–3356; telephone: 425–227–1138; flammability risk in an area adjacent to fax: 425–227–1149. Related Service Information Under 1 the fuel tank. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: CFR Part 51 DATES: We must receive comments on Airbus has issued the following this proposed AD by June 23, 2016. Comments Invited service information: ADDRESSES: You may send comments, We invite you to send any written • Airbus Service Bulletin A330–28– using the procedures found in 14 CFR relevant data, views, or arguments about 3127, Revision 01, dated September 24, 11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following this proposed AD. Send your comments 2015. mstockstill on DSK3G9T082PROD with PROPOSALS methods: to an address listed under the • Airbus Service Bulletin A340–28– • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to ADDRESSES section. Include ‘‘Docket No. 4138, Revision 01, dated September 24, http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the FAA–2016–6418; Directorate Identifier 2015. instructions for submitting comments. 2015–NM–158–AD’’ at the beginning of • Airbus Service Bulletin A340–28– • Fax: 202–493–2251. your comments. 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28034 Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 89 / Monday, May 9, 2016 / Proposed Rules affected fuel pumps with serviceable Regulatory Findings (d) Subject fuel pumps. This service information is Air Transport Association (ATA) of We determined that this proposed AD reasonably available because the America Code 28, Fuel. would not have federalism implications interested parties have access to it (e) Reason under Executive Order 13132. This through their normal course of business proposed AD would not have a This AD was prompted by reports of fuel or by the means identified in the leaking through fuel pump electrical substantial direct effect on the States, on ADDRESSES section. connectors and fuel pump electrical the relationship between the national FAA’s Determination and Requirements Government and the States, or on the connector damage caused by the build-up of moisture behind the electrical connector. of This Proposed AD distribution of power and Electrical connectors that become damaged responsibilities among the various by moisture can create an ignition source and This product has been approved by levels of government. a fuel leak. We are issuing this AD to prevent the aviation authority of another For the reasons discussed above, I a potential ignition source and a fuel leak country, and is approved for operation due to damaged fuel pump electrical in the United States. Pursuant to our certify this proposed regulation: connectors. This condition creates a bilateral agreement with the State of 1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory flammability risk in an area adjacent to the Design Authority, we have been notified action’’ under Executive Order 12866; fuel tank. of the unsafe condition described in the 2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the (f) Compliance MCAI and service information DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures referenced above. We are proposing this (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already AD because we evaluated all pertinent 3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in done. information and determined an unsafe Alaska; and condition exists and is likely to exist or 4. Will not have a significant (g) Identify Part Numbers develop on other products of these same economic impact, positive or negative, Within 48 months after the effective date type designs. on a substantial number of small entities of this AD, inspect each fuel pump to identify the part number (P/N) in accordance Costs of Compliance under the criteria of the Regulatory with the Accomplishment Instructions of Flexibility Act. Airbus Service Bulletin A330–28–3127, We estimate that this proposed AD Revision 01, dated September 24, 2015; affects 99 airplanes of U.S. registry. List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 Airbus Service Bulletin A340–28–4138, We also estimate that it will take Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation Revision 01, dated September 24, 2015; or about 4 work-hours per product to safety, Incorporation by reference, Airbus Service Bulletin A340–28–5060, comply with the basic requirements of Safety. Revision 01, dated September 24, 2015; as this proposed AD. The average labor applicable to airplane type. A review of rate is $85 per work-hour. Based on The Proposed Amendment airplane delivery or maintenance records is acceptable in lieu of this inspection if the these figures, we estimate the cost of Accordingly, under the authority part number of the fuel pump can be this proposed AD on U.S. operators to delegated to me by the Administrator, conclusively determined from that review. be $33,660, or $340 per product. the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part In addition, we estimate that any (h) Modification 39 as follows: necessary follow-on actions would take If, during the inspection required by about 17 work-hours and require parts PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS paragraph (g) of this AD, it is determined that DIRECTIVES an affected fuel pump is installed: Within the costing $10,400, for a cost of $11,845 compliance time specified in paragraph (h)(1) per product. We have no way of or (h)(2) of this AD, depending on the determining the number of aircraft that ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 configuration of the affected fuel pumps might need these actions. continues to read as follows: installed, replace each affected fuel pump Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. with a serviceable fuel pump in accordance Authority for This Rulemaking with the Accomplishment Instructions of Title 49 of the United States Code § 39.13 [Amended] Airbus Service Bulletin A330–28–3127, specifies the FAA’s authority to issue ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding Revision 01, dated September 24, 2015; rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, Airbus Service Bulletin A340–28–4138, the following new airworthiness Revision 01, dated September 24, 2015; or section 106, describes the authority of directive (AD): Airbus Service Bulletin A340–28–5060, the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII: Airbus: Docket No. FAA–2016–6418; Revision 01, dated September 24, 2015; as Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more Directorate Identifier 2015–NM–158–AD. applicable to airplane type. detail the scope of the Agency’s (1) For affected fuel pumps that have a part authority. (a) Comments Due Date number or combination of part numbers that We are issuing this rulemaking under We must receive comments by June 23, are specified in paragraphs (h)(1)(i) through the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII, 2016. (h)(1)(vi) of this AD: Do the replacement within 72 months after the effective date of Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: (b) Affected ADs this AD. General requirements.’’ Under that None. (i) All of the affected fuel pumps have section, Congress charges the FAA with P/N 568–1–28300–001. promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in (c) Applicability (ii) All of the affected fuel pumps have air commerce by prescribing regulations This AD applies to Airbus Model A330– P/N 568–1–28300–002. mstockstill on DSK3G9T082PROD with PROPOSALS for practices, methods, and procedures 223F and –243F airplanes; A330–201, –202, (iii) The affected fuel pumps have a the Administrator finds necessary for –203, –223, and –243 airplanes; A330–301, combination of P/Ns 568–1–28300–001 and safety in air commerce. This regulation –302, –303, –321, –322, –323, –341, –342, 568–1–28300–002. and –343 airplanes; and Airbus Model A340– (iv) The affected fuel pumps have a is within the scope of that authority 211, –212, and –213 airplanes; A340–311, combination of P/Ns 568–1–28300–001 and because it addresses an unsafe condition –312, and –313 airplanes; A340–541 568–1–28300–101. that is likely to exist or develop on airplanes; and A340–642 airplanes, (v) The affected fuel pumps have a products identified in this rulemaking certificated in any category, all manufacturer combination of P/Ns 568–1–28300–002 and action. serial numbers. 568–1–28300–101. VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:16 May 06, 2016 Jkt 238001 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 E:\FR\FM\09MYP1.SGM 09MYP1

Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 89 / Monday, May 9, 2016 / Proposed Rules 28035 (vi) The affected fuel pumps have a Directorate, FAA, has the authority to Issued in Renton, Washington, on April 28, combination of P/Ns 568–1–28300–001, 568– approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested 2016. 1–28300–002, and 568–1–28300–101. using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. Dionne Palermo, (2) For affected fuel pumps that have a part In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your Acting Manager, Transport Airplane number or combination of part numbers that request to your principal inspector or local Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. are specified in paragraphs (h)(2)(i) through Flight Standards District Office, as (h)(2)(iii) of this AD: Do the replacement [FR Doc. 2016–10633 Filed 5–6–16; 8:45 am] appropriate. If sending information directly within 96 months after the effective date of BILLING CODE 4910–13–P this AD. to the International Branch, send it to ATTN: (i) All of the affected fuel pumps have P/ Vladimir Ulyanov, Aerospace Engineer, N 568–1–28300–100. International Branch, ANM–116, Transport (ii) All of the affected fuel pumps have P/ Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND N 568–1–28300–101. Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356; HUMAN SERVICES (iii) The affected fuel pumps have a telephone: 425–227–1138; fax: 425–227– combination of P/Ns 568–1–28300–100 and 1149. Information may be emailed to: 9- Food and Drug Administration 568–1–28300–101. ANM-116-AMOC-REQUESTS@faa.gov. (i) Definitions Before using any approved AMOC, notify 21 CFR Parts 1, 11, 16, and 111 your appropriate principal inspector, or (1) For the purpose of this AD, an ‘‘affected [Docket No. FDA–2015–N–0797] fuel pump’’ is defined as any pump having lacking a principal inspector, the manager of P/N 568–1–28300–001, 568–1–28300–002, the local flight standards district office/ certificate holding district office. The AMOC The Food and Drug Administration 568–1–28300–100, or 568–1–28300–101. Food Safety Modernization Act: Focus (2) For the purpose of this AD, a approval letter must specifically reference ‘‘serviceable fuel pump’’ is a pump having a this AD. on Strategic Implementation of part number not listed in paragraph (i)(1) of (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any Prevention-Oriented Import Safety this AD. requirement in this AD to obtain corrective Programs; Public Meetings (j) No Reporting Requirement actions from a manufacturer, the action must AGENCY: Food and Drug Administration, be accomplished using a method approved HHS. Although Airbus Service Bulletin A330– by the Manager, International Branch, ANM– 28–3127, Revision 01, dated September 24, ACTION: Notification of public meetings. 2015; Airbus Service Bulletin A340–28–4138, 116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or Revision 01, dated September 24, 2015; or the European Aviation Safety Agency SUMMARY: The Food and Drug Airbus Service Bulletin A340–28–5060, (EASA); or Airbus’s EASA Design Administration (FDA or we) is Revision 01, dated September 24, 2015, Organization Approval (DOA). If approved by announcing three one-day public specifies to submit certain information to the the DOA, the approval must include the DOA-authorized signature. meetings in different regions throughout manufacturer, and specifies that action as ‘‘RC’’ (Required for Compliance), this AD (3) Required for Compliance (RC): Except the United States to provide importers does not include that requirement. as provide by paragraph (j) of this AD, if any and other interested persons an service information contains procedures or opportunity to have an in-depth (k) Parts Installation Prohibition discussion on the implementation of the tests that are identified as RC, those After the identification of the fuel pump FDA Food Safety Modernization Act procedures and tests must be done to comply part numbers as required by paragraph (g) of (FSMA) import safety programs (i.e., this AD, comply with the prohibition with this AD; any procedures or tests that are not identified as RC are recommended. Those foreign supplier verification programs required by paragraph (k)(1) or (k)(2) of this AD, as applicable. procedures and tests that are not identified (FSVPs) for importers of food for (1) For an airplane that does not have an as RC may be deviated from using accepted humans and animals, accreditation of affected fuel pump installed: After the methods in accordance with the operator’s third-party certification bodies, and identification of the fuel pump part numbers maintenance or inspection program without FDA’s Voluntary Qualified Importer as required by paragraph (g) of this AD, do obtaining approval of an AMOC, provided Program (VQIP)). During these meetings, not install an affected fuel pump. the procedures and tests identified as RC can participants and key FDA subject matter (2) For an airplane that has an affected fuel be done and the airplane can be put back in experts will discuss the next phase of pump installed: After modification of an an airworthy condition. Any substitutions or FSMA implementation related to import airplane as required by paragraph (h) of this changes to procedures or tests identified as AD, no person may install an affected fuel safety programs, which includes RC require approval of an AMOC. establishing the operational framework pump on any airplane. (n) Related Information for these programs and plans for (l) Credit for Previous Actions guidance documents, training, This paragraph provides credit for actions (1) Refer to Continuing Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA AD 2015–0194, education, and technical assistance. The required by paragraphs (g) and (h) of this AD, purpose of the regional outreach public if those actions were performed before the dated September 22, 2015, for related information. You may examine the MCAI on meetings is to continue the dialogue effective date of this AD using service information included in paragraphs (l)(1), the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by with the importer community on FSMA (l)(2), and (l)(3) of this AD, which are not searching for and locating Docket No. FAA– and elicit ideas that will help to inform incorporated by reference in this AD. 2016–6418. FDA and our stakeholders on how to (1) Airbus Service Bulletin A330–28–3127 (2) For service information identified in continue to work together to dated July 14, 2015. this AD, contact Airbus SAS, Airworthiness successfully comply with FSMA (2) Airbus Service Bulletin A340–28–4138 Office—EAL, 1 Rond Point Maurice Bellonte, mandates and regulations. dated July 14, 2015. mstockstill on DSK3G9T082PROD with PROPOSALS 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone: +33 DATES: See section III for dates and (3) Airbus Service Bulletin A340–28–5060 5 61 93 36 96; fax: +33 5 61 93 45 80; email: dated July 14, 2015. times of the regional outreach meetings, airworthiness.A330-A340@airbus.com; closing dates for advance registration, (m) Other FAA AD Provisions Internet: http://www.airbus.com. You may and requests for special The following provisions also apply to this view this service information at the FAA, accommodations due to disability. AD: Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind ADDRESSES: See section III for meeting (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For information on the availability of this material at the locations. (AMOCs): The Manager, International Branch, ANM–116, Transport Airplane FAA, call 425–227–1221. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:16 May 06, 2016 Jkt 238001 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 E:\FR\FM\09MYP1.SGM 09MYP1


Document Created: 2018-02-07 14:50:11
Document Modified: 2018-02-07 14:50:11
CategoryRegulatory Information
CollectionFederal Register
sudoc ClassAE 2.7:
GS 4.107:
AE 2.106:
PublisherOffice of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
SectionProposed Rules
ActionNotice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
DatesWe must receive comments on this proposed AD by June 23, 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 28033 
RIN Number2120-AA64
CFR AssociatedAir Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety
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