81 FR 3061 - Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 12 (January 20, 2016)

Page Range		3061-3066
FR Document		2016-00697
We propose to supersede Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2013-20- 11, for all Airbus Model A318, A319, A320, and A321 series airplanes. AD 2013-20-11 currently requires modifying the passenger emergency oxygen container assembly. Since we issued AD 2013-20-11, we have determined that the unsafe condition also affects oxygen containers labeled ``DAe Systems.'' This proposed AD would expand the affected group of oxygen containers to include those labeled ``DAe Systems.'' We are proposing this AD to prevent a high temperature oxygen generator and mask from falling down and possibly resulting in an ignition source in the passenger compartment, injury to passengers, and reduced availability of supplemental oxygen.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2015-8463; Directorate Identifier 2014-NM-226-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 supersede Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2013-20-
11, for all Airbus Model A318, A319, A320, and A321 series airplanes. 
AD

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2013-20-11 currently requires modifying the passenger emergency oxygen 
container assembly. Since we issued AD 2013-20-11, we have determined 
that the unsafe condition also affects oxygen containers labeled ``DAe 
Systems.'' This proposed AD would expand the affected group of oxygen 
containers to include those labeled ``DAe Systems.'' We are proposing 
this AD to prevent a high temperature oxygen generator and mask from 
falling down and possibly resulting in an ignition source in the 
passenger compartment, injury to passengers, and reduced availability 
of supplemental oxygen.

DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by March 7, 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 Airbus service information identified in this proposed AD, 
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 B/E Aerospace service information identified in this proposed 
AD, contact Dieter Heins, Customer Support Manager, Oxygen & PSU 
Systems, B/E Aerospace Systems, GmbH Revalstr. 1, D-23560 L[uuml]beck; 
telephone: +49 (0)451 4093 2976; fax: +49 (0)451 4093 4488; email: 
systems.com">dieter_heins@beaerospace-systems.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-2015-
8463; 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: 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:

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-2015-8463; 
Directorate Identifier 2014-NM-226-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 September 17, 2013, we issued AD 2013-20-11, Amendment 39-17617 
(78 FR 64162, October 28, 2013). AD 2013-20-11 requires modifying the 
passenger emergency oxygen container assembly on all Model A318, A319, 
A320, and A321 series airplanes.
    Since we issued AD 2013-20-11, Amendment 39-17617 (78 FR 64162, 
October 28, 2013), we have determined that the unsafe condition also 
affects oxygen containers labeled ``DAe Systems.''
    The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical 
Agent for the Member States of the European Union, has issued EASA AD 
2014-0207, dated September 16, 2014 (referred to after this as the 
Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or ``the MCAI''), to 
correct an unsafe condition. The MCAI states:

    It was determined that oxygen generators, installed on a 
specific batch of Type 1 (22 min) passenger emergency oxygen 
container assemblies, may become detached by extreme pulling of the 
mask tube at the end of oxygen supply. Investigations revealed that 
such detachment can be caused by the increase in temperature towards 
the end of the generator operation, which may weaken the plastic 
housing in the attachment area of the bracket.
    This condition, if not corrected, could make the rivets slip 
through the plastic housing, causing a `hot' oxygen generator and 
mask to fall down, possibly resulting in injury to passengers.
    To address this potential unsafe condition, EASA issued AD 2012-
0055 (later revised) [http://ad.easa.europa.eu/blob/easa_ad_2012_0055_R1_superseded.pdf/AD_2012-0055R1_1] [which 
corresponds to FAA AD 2013-20-11, Amendment 39-17617 (78 FR 64162, 
October 28, 2013)] to require modification of the affected oxygen 
container assemblies. That [EASA] AD also prohibited installation of 
unmodified containers on any aeroplane as replacement parts.
    Since that [EASA] AD was issued, it was found that the affected 
containers have not only been marked with company name B/E 
Aerospace, as was specified, but also, for a brief period, with the 
former company name DAe Systems.
    For the reason described above, this [EASA] AD retains the 
requirements of EASA AD 2012-0055R1, which is superseded, and 
expands the affected group of containers to include those that have 
the name ``DAe Systems'' on the identification plate.
    This [EASA] AD also clearly separates the serial number (s/n) 
groups of containers into those manufactured by B/E Aerospace and 
those manufactured by DAe Systems, for which additional compliance 
time is provided.

    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-
8463.

Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51

    Airbus has issued the following service information. This service 
information describes procedures for installation of a reinforcement 
plate in the oxygen container assembly.
     Airbus Service Bulletin A320-35-1049, dated June 15, 2011.
     Airbus Service Bulletin A320-35-1053, dated June 15, 2011.
     Airbus Service Bulletin A320-35-1054, dated June 15, 2011.
     Airbus Service Bulletin A320-35-1055, dated June 15, 2011.
     Airbus Service Bulletin A320-35-1056, dated June 15, 2011.
     Airbus Service Bulletin A320-35-1057, dated June 15, 2011.
     Airbus Service Bulletin A320-35-1058, dated June 15, 2011.
    This service information is reasonably available because the 
interested parties have access to it through their normal

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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 4 airplanes of U.S. 
registry.
    The actions required by AD 2013-20-11, Amendment 39-17617 (78 FR 
64162, October 28, 2013), and retained in this proposed AD take about 2 
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 2013-20-11 is $170 per product.
    We also estimate that it would take about 2 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 $680, or $170 per 
product.
    According to the manufacturer, some of the costs of this proposed 
AD may be covered under warranty, thereby reducing the cost impact on 
affected individuals. We do not control warranty coverage for affected 
individuals. As a result, we have included all costs in our cost 
estimate.

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]

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2. The FAA amends Sec.  39.13 by removing Airworthiness Directive (AD) 
2013-20-11, Amendment 39-17617 (78 FR 64162, October 28, 2013), and 
adding the following new AD:

Airbus: Docket No. FAA-2015-8463; Directorate Identifier 2014-NM-
226-AD.

(a) Comments Due Date

    We must receive comments by March 7, 2016.

(b) Affected ADs

    This AD replaces AD 2013-20-11, Amendment 39-17617 (78 FR 64162, 
October 28, 2013).

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to the Airbus airplanes, certificated in any 
category, specified in paragraphs (c)(1) through (c)(4) of this AD, 
all manufacturer serial numbers.
    (1) Airbus Model A318-111, -112, -121, and -122 airplanes.
    (2) Airbus Model A319-111, -112, -113, -114, -115, -131, -132, 
and -133 airplanes.
    (3) Airbus Model A320-211, -212, -214, -231, -232, and -233 
airplanes.
    (4) Airbus Model A321-111, -112, -131, -211, -212, -213, -231, 
and -232 airplanes.

(d) Subject

    Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 35, Oxygen.

(e) Reason

    This AD was prompted by a determination that oxygen generators 
installed on a certain batch of passenger emergency oxygen container 
assemblies might become detached by extreme pulling of the mask tube 
at the end of the oxygen supply causing a high temperature oxygen 
generator and mask to fall down. This AD was also prompted by a 
determination that the unsafe condition affects oxygen containers 
labeled ``DAe Systems.'' We are issuing this AD to prevent a high 
temperature oxygen generator and mask from falling down and possibly 
resulting in an ignition source in the passenger compartment, injury 
to passengers, and reduced availability of supplemental oxygen.

(f) Compliance

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

(g) Retained Oxygen Container Assembly Modification, With Service 
Information Referenced in a New Paragraph

    This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (g) of AD 
2013-20-11, Amendment 39-17617 (78 FR 64162, October 28, 2013), with 
service information referenced in a new paragraph. Except as 
specified in paragraphs (g)(1), (g)(2), and (g)(3) of this AD, 
within 5,000 flight cycles, or 7,500 flight hours, or 24 months, 
whichever occurs first, after December 2, 2013 (the effective date 
of AD 2013-20-11): Modify each type 1 (22 minute) passenger 
emergency oxygen container assembly installed on an airplane, having 
a part number (P/N) listed in paragraph (g)(1)(i) of this AD and a 
serial number (S/N) listed in paragraph (g)(1)(ii) of this AD, in 
accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of the applicable 
Airbus service information specified in paragraphs (k)(1) through 
(k)(7) of this AD.
    (1) An oxygen container that has a part number listed in 
paragraph (g)(1)(i) of this AD and a serial number as listed in 
paragraph (g)(1)(ii) of this AD, and that has been modified using 
the instructions of B/E Aerospace Service Bulletin 1XC22-0100-35-
006, is compliant with the modification requirement of paragraph (g) 
of this AD.
    (i) Oxygen container part numbers listed in paragraphs 
(g)(1)(i)(A) through (g)(1)(i)(D) of this AD, where xxxxx stands for 
an alphanumerical value.
    (A) 13C22Lxxxxx0100.
    (B) 13C22Rxxxxx0100.
    (C) 14C22Lxxxxx0100.

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    (D) 14C22Rxxxxx0100.
    (ii) Oxygen container serial numbers listed in paragraphs 
(g)(1)(ii)(A) through (g)(1)(ii)(H) of this AD.
    (A) ARBC-0182 to ARBC-9999, inclusive.
    (B) ARBD-0000 to ARBD-9999, inclusive.
    (C) ARBE-0000 to ARBE-9999, inclusive.
    (D) BEBF-0000 to BEBF-9999, inclusive.
    (E) BEBH-0000 to BEBH-9999, inclusive.
    (F) BEBK-0000 to BEBK-9999, inclusive.
    (G) BEBL-0000 to BEBL-9999, inclusive.
    (H) BEBM-0000 to BEBM-0454, inclusive.
    (2) Airplanes on which Airbus Modification 150704 has not been 
embodied in production are excluded from the requirements of 
paragraph (g) of this AD, unless an oxygen container with a part 
number listed in paragraph (g)(1)(i) of this AD and a serial number 
listed in paragraph (g)(1)(ii) of this AD is installed.
    (3) Airplanes on which Airbus Modification 150704 has been 
embodied in production and that are not listed by model and 
manufacturer serial number in the applicable Airbus service 
information specified in paragraphs (k)(1) through (k)(7) of this 
AD; are excluded from the requirements of paragraph (g) of this AD, 
unless an oxygen container with a part number listed in paragraph 
(g)(1)(i) of this AD and a serial number listed in paragraph 
(g)(1)(ii) of this AD is installed.

    Note 1 to paragraph (g) of this AD: The oxygen container 
assemblies listed in paragraph (g)(1)(i) of this AD and paragraph 
(g)(1)(ii) of this AD are B/E Aerospace products with the mark ``B/E 
AEROSPACE'' on the identification plate.

(h) Retained Parts Installation Limitation, With Service Information 
Referenced in a New Paragraph

    This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (h) of AD 
2013-20-11, Amendment 39-17617 (78 FR 64162, October 28, 2013), with 
service information referenced in a new paragraph. As of December 2, 
2013 (the effective date of AD 2013-20-11), no person may install, 
on any airplane, an oxygen container with a part number listed in 
paragraph (g)(1)(i) of this AD, and serial number listed in 
paragraph (g)(1)(ii) of this AD, unless the oxygen container has 
been modified according to the applicable Airbus service information 
specified in paragraphs (k)(1) through (k)(7) of this AD.

(i) New Requirement of This AD: Modification of Additional Oxygen 
Containers

    At the applicable times specified in paragraphs (i)(1) and 
(i)(2) of this AD: Modify each type 1 (22 minute) passenger 
emergency oxygen container assembly installed on an airplane, having 
a part number and a serial number listed in paragraph (j) of this 
AD, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of the 
applicable Airbus service information specified in paragraphs (k)(1) 
through (k)(7) of this AD; except as specified in paragraph (l) of 
this AD.
    (1) For units with ``B/E AEROSPACE'' on the identification plate 
and having a part number and a serial number listed in paragraph 
(j)(1) of this AD: Within 5,000 flight cycles, or 7,500 flight 
hours, or 24 months, whichever occurs first after the effective date 
of this AD.
    (2) For units with ``DAe Systems'' on the identification plate 
and having a part number and a serial number listed in paragraph 
(j)(2) of this AD: Within 2,500 flight cycles, or 3,750 flight 
hours, or 12 months, whichever occurs first after the effective date 
of this AD.

(j) New Part Numbers and Serial Numbers for the Parts Affected by 
Paragraph (i) of This AD

    Affected parts for the actions required by paragraph (i) of this 
AD are identified in paragraphs (j)(1) and (j)(2) of this AD.
    (1) For oxygen containers with ``B/E AEROSPACE'' on the 
identification plate: Units having a part number identified in 
paragraphs (j)(1)(i) through (j)(1)(iv) of this AD, where part 
number ``xxxxx'' stands for any alphanumerical value, and a serial 
number of BEBM-0455 to BEBM-9999, inclusive.
    (i) 13C22Lxxxxx0100.
    (ii) 13C22Rxxxxx0100.
    (iii) 14C22Lxxxxx0100.
    (iv) 14C22Rxxxxx0100.
    (2) For oxygen containers with ``DAe Systems'' on the 
identification plate: Units having a part number identified in 
paragraphs (j)(1)(i) through (j)(1)(iv) of this AD, where part 
number ``xxxxx'' stands for any alphanumerical value, and a serial 
number identified in paragraphs (j)(2)(i) through (j)(2)(iv) of this 
AD.
    (i) ARBC-0000 to ARBC-9999 inclusive.
    (ii) ARBD-0000 to ARBD-9999 inclusive.
    (iii) ARBE-0000 to BEBE-9999 inclusive.
    (iv) BEBE-0000 to BEBE-9999 inclusive.

(k) New Service Information Paragraph for the Requirements of 
Paragraphs (g), (h), (i), and (m) of This AD

    Accomplish the requirements specified in paragraphs (g), (h), 
(i), and (m) of this AD in accordance with the Accomplishment 
Instructions of the applicable Airbus service information identified 
in paragraphs (k)(1) through (k)(7) of this AD.
    (1) Airbus Service Bulletin A320-35-1049, dated June 15, 2011.
    (2) Airbus Service Bulletin A320-35-1053, dated June 15, 2011.
    (3) Airbus Service Bulletin A320-35-1054, dated June 15, 2011.
    (4) Airbus Service Bulletin A320-35-1055, dated June 15, 2011.
    (5) Airbus Service Bulletin A320-35-1056, dated June 15, 2011.
    (6) Airbus Service Bulletin A320-35-1057, dated June 15, 2011.
    (7) Airbus Service Bulletin A320-35-1058, dated June 15, 2011.

(l) New Exceptions to the Requirements of Paragraph (i) of This AD

    (1) An oxygen container that has a part number and a serial 
number listed in paragraph (j) of this AD, and that has been 
modified as specified in B/E Aerospace Service Bulletin 1XC22-0100-
35-006, is compliant with the modification requirement of paragraph 
(i) of this AD.
    (2) Airplanes on which Airbus Modification 150704 has not been 
embodied in production are excluded from the requirements of 
paragraph (i) of this AD, unless an oxygen container with a part 
number and a serial number listed in paragraph (j) of this AD is 
installed.
    (3) Airplanes on which Airbus Modification 150704 has been 
embodied in production and that are not listed by model and 
manufacturer serial number in the Airbus service information 
specified in paragraphs (k)(1) through (k)(7) of this AD, as 
applicable, are excluded from the requirements of paragraph (i) of 
this AD, unless an oxygen container with a part and a serial number 
listed in paragraph (j) of this AD is installed.
    (4) Airplanes on which the design of the passenger oxygen 
container is not Design A, as defined in figure 1 to paragraph 
(l)(4) of this AD, are excluded from the requirements of paragraph 
(i) of this AD for that passenger oxygen container.

    Note 2 to paragraph (l)(4) of this AD: For ``Design A,'' the 
placard on the passenger oxygen container test button is as 
described in ``Picture A'' in figure 1 to paragraph (l)(4) of this 
AD. The mask configuration (``ZZ'' in ``Picture A'') is a number, 
and the test button is as shown in ``Picture B.''


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(m) New Requirement of This AD: Parts Installation Limitation

    As of the effective date of this AD, no person may install, on 
any airplane, an oxygen container with a part number and a serial 
number listed in paragraph (j) of this AD, unless the oxygen 
container has been modified in accordance with the Accomplishment 
Instructions of the applicable Airbus service information specified 
in paragraphs (k)(1) through (k)(7) 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: 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].
    (i) 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.
    (ii) AMOCs approved previously for AD 2013-20-11, Amendment 39-
17617 (78 FR 64162, October 28, 2013), are approved as AMOCs for the 
corresponding provisions of paragraphs (g) and (h) of 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 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.

(o) Related Information

    (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information 
(MCAI) EASA AD

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2014-0207, dated September 16, 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-
2015-8463.
    (2) For Airbus service information identified in this AD, 
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.
    (3) For B/E Aerospace service information identified in this AD, 
contact Dieter Heins, Customer Support Manager, Oxygen & PSU 
Systems, B/E Aerospace Systems, GmbH Revalstr. 1, D-23560 
L[uuml]beck; telephone: +49 (0)451 4093 2976; fax: +49 (0)451 4093 
4488; email: systems.com">dieter_heins@beaerospace-systems.com.
    (4) You may view this service information at the FAA, Transport 
Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For 
information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 
425-227-1221.

    Issued in Renton, Washington, on January 5, 2016.
Victor Wicklund,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification 
Service.
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air commerce by prescribing regulations Model F.28 Mark 0070 and 0100 airplanes, telephone 425–227–1137; fax 425–227–1149.
certificated in any category, all serial Information may be emailed to: 9-ANM-116-
for practices, methods, and procedures
numbers. AMOC-REQUESTS@-faa.gov. Before using
the Administrator finds necessary for any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate
safety in air commerce. This regulation (d) Subject principal inspector, or lacking a principal
is within the scope of that authority Air Transport Association (ATA) of inspector, the manager of the local flight
because it addresses an unsafe condition America Code 05, Time Limits/Maintenance standards district office/certificate holding
that is likely to exist or develop on Checks. district office. The AMOC approval letter
products identified in this rulemaking must specifically reference this AD.
(e) Reason (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any
action.
This AD was prompted by the need for requirement in this AD to obtain corrective
Regulatory Findings more restrictive fuel airworthiness actions from a manufacturer, the action must
limitations. We are issuing this AD to reduce be accomplished using a method approved
We determined that this proposed AD the potential of ignition sources inside fuel by the Manager, International Branch, ANM–
would not have federalism implications tanks, which, in combination with flammable 116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or
under Executive Order 13132. This fuel vapors, could result in fuel tank the EASA; or Fokker Services B.V.’s EASA
proposed AD would not have a explosions and consequent loss of the DOA. If approved by the DOA, the approval
substantial direct effect on the States, on airplane. must include the DOA-authorized signature.
the relationship between the national (f) Compliance (j) Related Information
Government and the States, or on the
Comply with this AD within the (1) Refer to MCAI EASA Airworthiness
distribution of power and compliance times specified, unless already
responsibilities among the various Directive 2015–0032, dated February 24,
done. 2015, for related information. This MCAI
levels of government. may be found in the AD docket on the
For the reasons discussed above, I (g) Maintenance Program Revision
Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by
certify this proposed regulation: (1) Within 12 months after the effective searching for and locating Docket No. FAA–
1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory date of this AD, revise the maintenance or 2015–8466.
action’’ under Executive Order 12866; inspection program, as applicable, to (2) For service information identified in
2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the incorporate the fuel airworthiness limitation this AD, contact Fokker Services B.V.,
items (ALIs) and critical design configuration
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures Technical Services Dept., P.O. Box 1357,
control limitations (CDCCLs) specified in 2130 EL Hoofddorp, the Netherlands;
(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); Fokker Services B.V. Engineering Report SE–
3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in telephone +31 (0)88–6280–350; fax +31
672, Fokker 70/100 Fuel ALI’s and CDCCL’s, (0)88–6280–111; email technicalservices@
Alaska; and Issue 5, released December 11, 2014.
4. Will not have a significant fokker.com; Internet http://
(2) The initial compliance times and
www.myfokkerfleet.com. You may view this
economic impact, positive or negative, repetitive intervals for the actions are at the
service information at the FAA, Transport
on a substantial number of small entities applicable times specified within Fokker
Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW.,
under the criteria of the Regulatory Services B.V. Engineering Report SE–672,
Renton, WA. For information on the
Flexibility Act. Fokker 70/100 Fuel ALI’s and CDCCL’s, Issue
availability of this material at the FAA, call
5, released December 11, 2014. If any
425–227–1221.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 discrepancy is found, repair using a method
approved by the Manager, International Issued in Renton, Washington, on January
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation Branch, ANM–116, Transport Airplane 5, 2016.
safety, Incorporation by reference, Directorate, FAA; or the European Aviation Victor Wicklund,
Safety. Safety Agency; or Fokker B.V. Service’s
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
EASA Design Organization Approval (DOA).
The Proposed Amendment Repair any discrepancy before further flight.
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
Accordingly, under the authority [FR Doc. 2016–00633 Filed 1–19–16; 8:45 am]
(h) No Alternative Inspections, Inspection
delegated to me by the Administrator, Intervals, or CDCCLs
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part
After accomplishment of the actions
39 as follows: specified in paragraph (g) of this AD, no DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
alternative inspections, inspection intervals,
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS or CDCCLs may be used unless the
DIRECTIVES Federal Aviation Administration
inspections, intervals, or CDCCLs are
approved as an AMOC in accordance with
■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 the procedures specified in paragraph (i)(1)
14 CFR Part 39
continues to read as follows: of this AD. [Docket No. FAA–2015–8463; Directorate
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. (i) Other FAA AD Provisions Identifier 2014–NM–226–AD]
§ 39.13 [Amended] The following provisions also apply to this RIN 2120–AA64
■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding AD:
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance Airworthiness Directives; Airbus
the following new airworthiness (AMOCs): The Manager, International
directive (AD): Airplanes
Branch, ANM–116, Transport Airplane
Fokker Services B.V.: Docket No. FAA– Directorate, FAA, has the authority to AGENCY: Federal Aviation
approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested
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2015–8466; Directorate Identifier 2015– Administration (FAA), DOT.
NM–045–AD. using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19.
In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
(a) Comments Due Date request to your principal inspector or local (NPRM).
We must receive comments by March 7, Flight Standards District Office, as
2016. appropriate. If sending information directly SUMMARY: We propose to supersede
to the International Branch, send it to ATTN: Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2013–20–
(b) Affected ADs Tom Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer, 11, for all Airbus Model A318, A319,
None. International Branch, ANM–116, Transport A320, and A321 series airplanes. AD

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course of business or by the means because it addresses an unsafe condition paragraphs (c)(1) through (c)(4) of this AD, all
identified in the ADDRESSES section. that is likely to exist or develop on manufacturer serial numbers.
products identified in this rulemaking (1) Airbus Model A318–111, –112, –121,
FAA’s Determination and Requirements and –122 airplanes.
action.
of This Proposed AD (2) Airbus Model A319–111, –112, –113,
Regulatory Findings –114, –115, –131, –132, and –133 airplanes.
This product has been approved by (3) Airbus Model A320–211, –212, –214,
the aviation authority of another We determined that this proposed AD –231, –232, and –233 airplanes.
country, and is approved for operation would not have federalism implications (4) Airbus Model A321–111, –112, –131,
in the United States. Pursuant to our under Executive Order 13132. This –211, –212, –213, –231, and –232 airplanes.
bilateral agreement with the State of proposed AD would not have a (d) Subject
Design Authority, we have been notified substantial direct effect on the States, on
of the unsafe condition described in the Air Transport Association (ATA) of
the relationship between the national
America Code 35, Oxygen.
MCAI and service information Government and the States, or on the
referenced above. We are proposing this distribution of power and (e) Reason
AD because we evaluated all pertinent responsibilities among the various This AD was prompted by a determination
information and determined an unsafe levels of government. that oxygen generators installed on a certain
condition exists and is likely to exist or For the reasons discussed above, I batch of passenger emergency oxygen
develop on other products of these same certify this proposed regulation: container assemblies might become detached
type designs. by extreme pulling of the mask tube at the
1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory end of the oxygen supply causing a high
Costs of Compliance action’’ under Executive Order 12866; temperature oxygen generator and mask to
2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the fall down. This AD was also prompted by a
We estimate that this proposed AD DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures determination that the unsafe condition
affects 4 airplanes of U.S. registry. (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); affects oxygen containers labeled ‘‘DAe
The actions required by AD 2013–20– 3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in Systems.’’ We are issuing this AD to prevent
11, Amendment 39–17617 (78 FR Alaska; and a high temperature oxygen generator and
64162, October 28, 2013), and retained 4. Will not have a significant mask from falling down and possibly
in this proposed AD take about 2 work- economic impact, positive or negative,
resulting in an ignition source in the
hours per product, at an average labor passenger compartment, injury to passengers,
on a substantial number of small entities and reduced availability of supplemental
rate of $85 per work-hour. Based on under the criteria of the Regulatory
these figures, the estimated cost of the oxygen.
Flexibility Act.
actions that are required by AD 2013– (f) Compliance
20–11 is $170 per product. List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 Comply with this AD within the
We also estimate that it would take Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation compliance times specified, unless already
about 2 work-hours per product to safety, Incorporation by reference, done.
comply with the basic requirements of Safety. (g) Retained Oxygen Container Assembly
this proposed AD. The average labor Modification, With Service Information
rate is $85 per work-hour. Based on The Proposed Amendment Referenced in a New Paragraph
these figures, we estimate the cost of Accordingly, under the authority This paragraph restates the requirements of
this proposed AD on U.S. operators to delegated to me by the Administrator, paragraph (g) of AD 2013–20–11,
be $680, or $170 per product. the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part Amendment 39–17617 (78 FR 64162, October
According to the manufacturer, some 39 as follows: 28, 2013), with service information
of the costs of this proposed AD may be referenced in a new paragraph. Except as
covered under warranty, thereby PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS specified in paragraphs (g)(1), (g)(2), and
reducing the cost impact on affected DIRECTIVES (g)(3) of this AD, within 5,000 flight cycles,
individuals. We do not control warranty or 7,500 flight hours, or 24 months,
coverage for affected individuals. As a whichever occurs first, after December 2,
■ 1. The authority citation for part 39
2013 (the effective date of AD 2013–20–11):
result, we have included all costs in our continues to read as follows: Modify each type 1 (22 minute) passenger
cost estimate. Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. emergency oxygen container assembly
Authority for This Rulemaking installed on an airplane, having a part
§ 39.13 [Amended] number (P/N) listed in paragraph (g)(1)(i) of
Title 49 of the United States Code ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by this AD and a serial number (S/N) listed in
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue removing Airworthiness Directive (AD) paragraph (g)(1)(ii) of this AD, in accordance
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, with the Accomplishment Instructions of the
2013–20–11, Amendment 39–17617 (78 applicable Airbus service information
section 106, describes the authority of FR 64162, October 28, 2013), and
the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII: specified in paragraphs (k)(1) through (k)(7)
adding the following new AD: of this AD.
Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more
Airbus: Docket No. FAA–2015–8463; (1) An oxygen container that has a part
detail the scope of the Agency’s number listed in paragraph (g)(1)(i) of this
Directorate Identifier 2014–NM–226–AD.
authority. AD and a serial number as listed in
We are issuing this rulemaking under (a) Comments Due Date paragraph (g)(1)(ii) of this AD, and that has
the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII, We must receive comments by March 7, been modified using the instructions of B/E
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: 2016. Aerospace Service Bulletin 1XC22–0100–35–
006, is compliant with the modification
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General requirements.’’ Under that
(b) Affected ADs requirement of paragraph (g) of this AD.
section, Congress charges the FAA with
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in This AD replaces AD 2013–20–11, (i) Oxygen container part numbers listed in
Amendment 39–17617 (78 FR 64162, October paragraphs (g)(1)(i)(A) through (g)(1)(i)(D) of
air commerce by prescribing regulations this AD, where xxxxx stands for an
28, 2013).
for practices, methods, and procedures alphanumerical value.
the Administrator finds necessary for (c) Applicability (A) 13C22Lxxxxx0100.
safety in air commerce. This regulation This AD applies to the Airbus airplanes, (B) 13C22Rxxxxx0100.
is within the scope of that authority certificated in any category, specified in (C) 14C22Lxxxxx0100.

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2014–0207, dated September 16, 2014, for which, in combination with flammable Comments Invited
related information. This MCAI may be fuel vapors caused by latent failures,
found in the AD docket on the Internet at We invite you to send any written
alterations, repairs, or maintenance relevant data, views, or arguments about
http://www.regulations.gov by searching for
actions, could result in fuel tank this proposed AD. Send your comments
and locating Docket No. FAA–2015–8463.
(2) For Airbus service information explosions and consequent loss of the to an address listed under the
identified in this AD, contact Airbus, airplane. ADDRESSES section. Include ‘‘Docket No.
Airworthiness Office—EIAS, 1 Rond Point FAA–2015–8468; Directorate Identifier
DATES: We must receive comments on
Maurice Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, 2014–NM–208–AD’’ at the beginning of
France; telephone: +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax: this proposed AD by March 7, 2016.
your comments. We specifically invite
+33 5 61 93 44 51; email: account.airworth- ADDRESSES: You may send comments by
eas@airbus.com; Internet http:// comments on the overall regulatory,
any of the following methods:
www.airbus.com. economic, environmental, and energy
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to aspects of this proposed AD. We will
(3) For B/E Aerospace service information
identified in this AD, contact Dieter Heins, http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the consider all comments received by the
Customer Support Manager, Oxygen & PSU instructions for submitting comments. closing date and may amend this
Systems, B/E Aerospace Systems, GmbH • Fax: 202–493–2251. proposed AD based on those comments.
Revalstr. 1, D–23560 Lübeck; telephone: +49 • Mail: U.S. Department of We will post all comments we
(0)451 4093 2976; fax: +49 (0)451 4093 4488; Transportation, Docket Operations, M– receive, without change, to http://
email: dieter_heins@beaerospace-
30, West Building Ground Floor, Room www.regulations.gov, including any
systems.com.
(4) You may view this service information W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., personal information you provide. We
at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, Washington, DC 20590. will also post a report summarizing each
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For • Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of substantive verbal contact we receive
information on the availability of this Transportation, Docket Operations, M– about this proposed AD.
material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221. 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room Discussion
Issued in Renton, Washington, on January W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
5, 2016. Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 On October 19, 2009, we issued AD
Victor Wicklund, p.m., Monday through Friday, except 2007–21–14 R1, Amendment 39–16061
Federal holidays. (74 FR 55123, October 27, 2009). AD
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
2007–21–14 R1 requires actions
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. For service information identified in
intended to address an unsafe condition
[FR Doc. 2016–00697 Filed 1–19–16; 8:45 am] this proposed AD, contact Airbus SAS,
on all Airbus Model A310 series
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P Airworthiness Office—EAW, 1 Rond
airplanes. AD 2007–21–14 R1 revised
Point Maurice Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac
AD 2007–21–14, Amendment 39–15232,
Cedex, France; telephone +33 5 61 93 36
(72 FR 58499, October 16, 2007).
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 96; fax +33 5 61 93 44 51; email
Since we issued AD 2007–21–14R1,
account.airworth-eas@airbus.com;
Federal Aviation Administration Amendment 39–16061 (74 FR 55123,
Internet http://www.airbus.com. You
October 27, 2009), we have determined
may view this referenced service
14 CFR Part 39 more restrictive maintenance
information at the FAA, Transport
requirements and airworthiness
[Docket No. FAA–2015–8468; Directorate Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue
limitations are necessary.
Identifier 2014–NM–208–AD] SW., Renton, WA. For information on The European Aviation Safety
the availability of this material at the Agency, which is the Technical Agent
RIN 2120–AA64 FAA, call 425–227–1221. for the Member States of the European
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Examining the AD Docket Union, has issued EASA Airworthiness
Airplanes Directive 2014–0193, dated October 15,
You may examine the AD docket on 2014 (referred to after this as the
AGENCY: Federal Aviation the Internet at http:// Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness
Administration (FAA), DOT. www.regulations.gov by searching for Information, or ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking and locating Docket No. FAA–2015– an unsafe condition all Airbus Model
(NPRM). 8468; or in person at the Docket A310 series airplanes. The MCAI states:
Management Facility between 9 a.m.
SUMMARY: We propose to supersede and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, Prompted by an accident . . ., the Federal
Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2007–21– Aviation Administration (FAA) published
except Federal holidays. The AD docket
14 R1, for all Airbus Model A310 series Special Federal Aviation Regulation (SFAR)
contains this proposed AD, the 88, [http://rgl.faa.gov/Regulatory_and_
airplanes. AD 2007–21–14 R1 currently regulatory evaluation, any comments
requires revising the Airworthiness Guidance_Library/rgFAR.nsf/0/EEFB3F94451
received, and other information. The DC06286256C93004F5E07?OpenDocument&
Limitations Section of the Instructions street address for the Docket Operations Highlight=sfar 88], and the Joint Aviation
for Continued Airworthiness to office (telephone 800–647–5527) is in Authorities (JAA) published Interim Policy
incorporate new limitations for fuel tank the ADDRESSES section. Comments will INT/POL/25/12. In response to these
systems. Since we issued AD 2007–21– be available in the AD docket shortly regulations, Airbus conducted a design
14R1, we have determined that more after receipt. review to develop Fuel Airworthiness
restrictive maintenance requirements Limitations (FAL) for Airbus on A310
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dan aeroplanes.
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and/or airworthiness limitations are
necessary. This proposed AD would Rodina, Aerospace Engineer, The FAL were specified in Airbus A310
require revising the maintenance International Branch, ANM–116, FAL document ref. 95A.1930/05 at issue 02
Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, and in the A310 Airworthiness Limitations
program or inspection program to Section (ALS) variation to FAL document
incorporate revised fuel maintenance 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA
98057–3356; telephone 425–227–2125; issue 02, ref. 0BVLG110006/C0S issue 01, for
and inspection tasks. We are proposing A310 aeroplanes.
this AD to prevent the potential of fax 425–227–1149. EASA issued [EASA] AD 2006–0202
ignition sources inside fuel tanks, SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: (http://ad.easa.europa.eu/ad/2006-0202) to

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Document Created: 2016-01-19 23:43:50
Document Modified: 2016-01-19 23:43:50
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 March 7, 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 3061
RIN Number		2120-AA64
CFR Associated		Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety
81 FR 3061 - Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes

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