81 FR 33368 - Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 102 (May 26, 2016)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 102 (May 26, 2016)
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| FR Document | 2016-11931 |
[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 102 (Thursday, May 26, 2016)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 33368-33371] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2016-11931] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2015-4815; Directorate Identifier 2015-NM-112-AD; Amendment 39-18522; AD 2016-10-11] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of Transportation (DOT). ACTION: Final rule. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: We are superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2015-03-06 for all Airbus Model A330-200, A330-200 Freighter, A330-300, A340-200, A340-300, A340-500, and A340-600 series airplanes. AD 2015-03-06 required repetitive inspections of the left-hand (LH) and right-hand (RH) wing main landing gear (MLG) rib 6 aft bearing lugs (forward and aft) to detect any cracks on the two lugs, and replacement if necessary. This new AD requires reduction of certain compliance times. This AD was prompted by reports of additional cracking of the MLG rib 6 aft bearing lugs. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct cracking of the MLG rib 6 aft bearing lugs, which could result in collapse of the MLG upon landing. DATES: This AD is effective June 30, 2016. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of June 30, 2016. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of certain other publications listed in this AD as of March 25, 2015 (80 FR 8511, February 18, 2015). ADDRESSES: For service information identified in this final rule, contact [[Page 33369]] Airbus SAS, Airworthiness Office--EAL, 1 Rond Point Maurice Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61 93 45 80; email [email protected]; Internet http://www.airbus.com. You may view this referenced service information at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 425-227-1221. It is also available on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2015- 4815. 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- 4815; 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 address for the Docket Office (telephone 800- 647-5527) is Docket Management Facility, U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Vladimir Ulyanov, Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; telephone 425-227-1138; fax 425-227-1149. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Discussion We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR part 39 to supersede AD 2015-03-06, Amendment 39-18102 (80 FR 8511, February 18, 2015) (``AD 2015-03-06''). AD 2015-03-06 applied to all Airbus Model A330-200, A330-200 Freighter, A330-300, A340-200, A340- 300, A340-500, and A340-600 series airplanes. The NPRM published in the Federal Register on November 19, 2015 (80 FR 72398) (``the NPRM''). The NPRM was prompted by reports of additional cracking of the MLG rib 6 aft bearing lugs. The NPRM proposed to continue to require repetitive inspections of the LH and RH wing MLG rib 6 aft bearing lugs (forward and aft) to detect any cracks on the two lugs at a more restrictive initial inspection threshold with a grace period for airplanes that have already exceeded the new threshold; and replacement, if necessary. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct cracking of the MLG rib 6 aft bearing lugs, which could result in collapse of the MLG upon landing. The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical Agent for the Member States of the European Union, has issued EASA Airworthiness Directive 2015-0120, dated June 26, 2015 (referred to after this as the Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or ``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for all Airbus Model A330-200, A330-200 Freighter, A330-300, A340-200, A340-300, A340-500, and A340-600 series airplanes. The MCAI states: During Main Landing Gear (MLG) lubrication, a crack was visually found in the MLG rib 6 aft bearing forward lug on one A330 in- service aeroplane. The crack had extended through the entire thickness of the forward lug at approximately the 4 o'clock position (when looking forward). It has been determined that a similar type of crack can develop on other aeroplane types that are listed in the Applicability paragraph. This condition, if not detected and corrected, could affect the structural integrity of the MLG attachment. To address this situation, Airbus issued inspection Service Bulletin (SB) A330-57-3096, SB A340-57-4104 and SB A340-57-5009 to provide instructions for repetitive inspections of the gear rib lugs. Prompted by these findings, EASA issued Emergency AD 2006-0364-E to require repetitive detailed visual inspections of the Left Hand (LH) and Right Hand (RH) wing MLG rib 6 aft bearing lugs. Later, EASA issued AD 2007-0247-E, which superseded [EASA] AD 2006-0364-E, to: --expand the Applicability to all A330 and A340 aeroplanes, because the interference fit bushes cannot be considered as a terminating action, owing to unknown root cause; and --add a second parameter quoted in flight hours (FH) to the inspection interval in order to reflect the aeroplane utilisation in service. EASA AD 2007-0247-E was revised to correct a typographical error. Since the first crack finding and issuance of the inspection SBs and related ADs, six further cracks were reported. Consequently, EASA issued AD 2013-0271 [which corresponds to FAA AD 2015-03-06, Amendment 39-18102 (80 FR 8511, February 18, 2015)], which retained the requirements of [EASA] AD 2007-0247R1-E, which was superseded, and expanded the Applicability of the [EASA] AD to the newly certified models A330-223F and A330-243F. That [EASA] AD also reduced the inspection threshold(s) to reflect the updated risk assessment and in-service experience. Since this [EASA] AD was issued, a new occurrence of crack finding was reported. Further analysis resulted in the need to reduce the threshold of the initial inspection. Prompted by this finding, Airbus issued SB A330-57-3096 Revision 06 to introduce a more restrictive initial inspection threshold and a grace period for aeroplanes which have already passed the new threshold. For the reasons described above, this [EASA] AD partially retains the requirements of EASA AD 2013-0271, which is superseded, and introduces reduced initial inspection thresholds. 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- 4815. Comments We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing this AD. The following presents the comment received on the NPRM and the FAA's response to the comment. Request To Reference Unpublished Service Information That Terminates Repetitive Inspections American Airlines requested that we add a paragraph to the proposed AD that references new service information that would terminate the proposed repetitive inspections. The commenter stated that an Airbus retrofit information letter was published indicating that Airbus plans to release new service information that will terminate the mandatory repetitive inspections required by AD 2015-03-06. We do not agree because the new service information is not yet released. In an AD, we cannot refer to service information that does not exist because doing so violates Office of the Federal Register (OFR) regulations for approval of materials incorporated by reference in rules. To allow operators to use service information issued after publication of an AD, either we must supersede the AD to reference specific service information, or operators must request approval to use the new service information as an alternative method of compliance with the AD under the provisions of paragraph (k) of this AD. We have not revised this AD in this regard. Conclusion We reviewed the available data, including the comment received, 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. [[Page 33370]] Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 Airbus has issued Service Bulletin A330-57-3096, Revision 06, dated May 29, 2015. The service information describes procedures for detailed inspections to detect any cracking on the forward and aft lugs of the LH and RH wing MLG Rib 6. 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 101 airplanes of U.S. registry. The actions required by AD 2015-03-06, and retained in this 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 were required by AD 2015-03-06 is $170 per product. The new requirement (reduced compliance time) of this AD adds no additional economic burden. We have received no definitive data that would enable us to provide cost estimates for the on-condition actions specified in this AD. Authority for This Rulemaking Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the authority of the FAA Administrator. ``Subtitle VII: Aviation Programs,'' describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's authority. We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in ``Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: General requirements.'' Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this rulemaking action. Regulatory Findings We determined that this AD will not have federalism implications under Executive Order 13132. This AD will not have a substantial direct effect on the States, on the relationship between the national government and the States, or on the distribution of power and responsibilities among the various levels of government. For the reasons discussed above, I certify that this AD: 1. Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive Order 12866; 2. Is not a ``significant rule'' under the DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); 3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska; and 4. Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by reference, Safety. Adoption of the Amendment Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator, the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows: PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES 0 1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows: Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. Sec. 39.13 [Amended] 0 2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by removing Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2015-03-06, Amendment 39-18102 (80 FR 8511, February 18, 2015), and adding the following new AD: 2016-10-11 Airbus: Amendment 39-18522; Docket No. FAA-2015-4815; Directorate Identifier 2015-NM-112-AD. (a) Effective Date This AD is effective June 30, 2016. (b) Affected ADs This AD replaces AD 2015-03-06, Amendment 39-18102 (80 FR 8511, February 18, 2015) (``AD 2015-03-06''). (c) Applicability This AD applies to Airbus Model A330-201, -202, -203, -223, - 223F, -243, -243F -301, -302, -303, -321, -322, -323, -341, -342, and -343 airplanes; and Model A340-211, -212, -213 -311, -312, -313, -541, and -642 airplanes; certificated in any category; all manufacturer serial numbers. (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 57, Wings. (e) Reason This AD was prompted by reports of cracking of the main landing gear (MLG) rib 6 aft bearing forward lug. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct cracking of the MLG rib 6 aft bearing lugs, which could result in collapse of the MLG upon landing. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Inspections At the later of the times specified in paragraphs (g)(1) and (g)(2) of this AD: Do a detailed inspection for cracking of the left-hand and right-hand wing MLG rib 6 aft bearing lugs (forward and aft), in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A330-57-3096, Revision 06, dated May 29, 2015 (for Model A330-201, -202, -203, -223, -223F, -243, -243F, - 301, -302, -303, -321, -322, -323, -341, -342, and -343 airplanes); Airbus Service Bulletin A340-57-4104, Revision 04, dated October 17, 2013 (for Model A340-211, -212, -213, -311, -312, -313 airplanes); or Airbus Service Bulletin A340-57-5009, Revision 03, dated October 17, 2013 (for Model A340-541 and -642 airplanes). (1) Within 24 months or 2,000 flight cycles, whichever occurs first since airplane first flight or since the last MLG support rib replacement, as applicable. (2) Within 30 days after the effective date of this AD. (h) Repetitive Inspections Repeat the inspection required by paragraph (g) of this AD thereafter at the time specified in paragraphs (h)(1) through (h)(7) of this AD, as applicable. (1) For Model A330-201, -202, -203, -223, and -243 airplanes: Repeat the inspections at intervals not to exceed 300 flight cycles or 1,500 flight hours, whichever occurs first. (2) For Model A330-223F and -243F airplanes: Repeat the inspections at intervals not to exceed 300 flight cycles or 900 flight hours, whichever occurs first. (3) For Model A330-301, -302, -303, -321, -322, -323, -341, - 342, and -343 airplanes: Repeat the inspections at intervals not to exceed 300 flight cycles or 900 flight hours, whichever occurs first. (4) For Model A340-211, -212, and -213 airplanes: Repeat the inspections at intervals not to exceed 200 flight cycles or 800 flight hours, whichever occurs first. (5) For Model A340-311 and -312 airplanes; and Model A340-313 airplanes (except weight variant (WV) 27): Repeat the inspections at intervals not to exceed 200 flight cycles or 800 flight hours, whichever occurs first. (6) For Model A340-313 (only WV27) airplanes: Repeat the inspections at intervals not to exceed 200 flight cycles or 400 flight hours, whichever occurs first. (7) For Model A340-541 and -642 airplanes: Repeat the inspections at intervals not to exceed 100 flight cycles or 500 flight hours, whichever occurs first. (i) Corrective Action If any crack is found during any inspection required by paragraph (g) or (h) of this AD: Before further flight, replace the cracked MLG support rib 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 [[Page 33371]] Organization Approval (DOA). Replacement of an MLG support rib does not terminate the repetitive inspections required by paragraph (h) of this AD. (j) 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 the applicable service information identified in paragraphs (j)(1) through (j)(15) of this AD. (1) Airbus Service Bulletin A330-57A3096, dated December 5, 2006, which was incorporated by reference in AD 2007-03-04, Amendment 39-14915 (72 FR 4416, January 31, 2007) (``AD 2007-03- 04''). (2) Airbus Service Bulletin A330-57A3096, Revision 01, dated April 18, 2007, which is not incorporated by reference in this AD. (3) Airbus Service Bulletin A330-57-3096, Revision 02, dated August 13, 2007, which was incorporated by reference in AD 2007-22- 10, Amendment 39-15246 (72 FR 61796, November 1, 2007; corrected November 16, 2007 (72 FR 64532)) (``AD 2007-22-10''). (4) Airbus Service Bulletin A330-57-3096, Revision 03, dated October 24, 2012, which is not incorporated by reference in this AD. (5) Airbus Service Bulletin A330-57-3096, Revision 04, dated February 6, 2013, which is not incorporated by reference in this AD. (6) Airbus Service Bulletin A330-57-3096, Revision 05, dated October 17, 2013, which was incorporated by reference in AD 2015-03- 06. (7) Airbus Service Bulletin A340-57A4104, dated December 5, 2006, which was incorporated by reference in AD 2007-03-04. (8) Airbus Service Bulletin A340-57-4104, Revision 01, dated August 13, 2007, which is not incorporated by reference in this AD. (9) Airbus Service Bulletin A340-57-4104, Revision 02, dated September 5, 2007, which was incorporated by reference in AD 2007- 22-10. (10) Airbus Service Bulletin A340-57-4104, Revision 03, dated October 24, 2012, which is not incorporated by reference in this AD. (11) Airbus Service Bulletin A340-57A5009, dated December 5, 2006, which was incorporated by reference in AD 2007-03-04. (12) Airbus Service Bulletin A340-57-5009, Revision 01, dated August 13, 2007, which was incorporated by reference in AD 2007-22- 10. (13) Airbus Service Bulletin A340-57-5009, Revision 02, dated October 24, 2012, which is not incorporated by reference in this AD. (14) Airbus Alert Operators Transmission A57L005-14, dated July 15, 2014, which is not incorporated by reference in this AD. (15) Airbus Alert Operators Transmission A57L005-14, Revision 01, dated August 20, 2014, which is not incorporated by reference in this AD. (k) 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: As of the effective date of this AD, for any requirement in this AD to obtain corrective actions from a manufacturer, the action must be accomplished using a method approved by the Manager, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or the EASA; or Airbus's EASA DOA. If approved by the DOA, the approval must include the DOA-authorized signature. (3) 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. (l) Related Information (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA Airworthiness Directive 2015-0120, dated June 26, 2015, for related information. This MCAI may be found in the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2015-4815. (2) Service information identified in this AD that is not incorporated by reference is available at the addresses specified in paragraphs (m)(5) and (m)(6) of this AD. (m) 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. (3) The following service information was approved for IBR on June 30, 2016. (i) Airbus Service Bulletin A330-57-3096, Revision 06, dated May 29, 2015. (ii) Reserved. (4) The following service information was approved for IBR on March 25, 2015 (80 FR 8511, February 18, 2015). (i) Airbus Service Bulletin A340-57-4104, Revision 04, dated October 17, 2013. (ii) Airbus Service Bulletin A340-57-5009, Revision 03, dated October 17, 2013. (5) 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. (6) 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. (7) 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 May 12, 2016. Suzanne Masterson, Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2016-11931 Filed 5-25-16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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This AD was prompted by accomplishment Before using any approved AMOC, notify that is incorporated by reference at the
of a taxi-out checklist which revealed that the your appropriate principal inspector, or National Archives and Records
elevator movement was partially obstructed lacking a principal inspector, the manager of Administration (NARA). For information on
due to rotation of the flight control lock the local flight standards district office/ the availability of this material at NARA, call
adjuster bracket. We are issuing this AD to certificate holding district office. 202–741–6030, or go to: http://
detect and correct discrepancies of the (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-
elevator tension control regulators. Such a requirement in this AD to obtain corrective locations.html.
condition could result in jamming of the actions from a manufacturer, the action must
elevator mechanism and consequent reduced be accomplished using a method approved Issued in Renton, Washington, on May 11,
controllability of the airplane. by the Manager, International Branch, ANM– 2016.
116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or Suzanne Masterson,
(f) Compliance the European Aviation Safety Agency Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
Comply with this AD within the (EASA); or Fokker B.V. Service’s EASA Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
compliance times specified, unless already Design Organization Approval (DOA). If
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done. approved by the DOA, the approval must
include the DOA-authorized signature. BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
(g) Inspection/Corrective Actions (3) Reporting Requirements: A federal
At the next scheduled opening of access agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a
panels 346AB or 346BL after the effective person is not required to respond to, nor DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
date of this AD, but no later than 5,000 flight shall a person be subject to a penalty for
hours after the effective date of this AD: Do failure to comply with a collection of Federal Aviation Administration
a one-time detailed inspection of the elevator information subject to the requirements of
tension control regulator for discrepancies, in the Paperwork Reduction Act unless that 14 CFR Part 39
accordance with the Accomplishment collection of information displays a current
Instructions of Fokker Service Bulletin valid OMB Control Number. The OMB [Docket No. FAA–2015–4815; Directorate
SBF100–27–095, dated April 22, 2015. If the Control Number for this information Identifier 2015–NM–112–AD; Amendment
flight control lock adjuster bracket is found collection is 2120–0056. Public reporting for 39–18522; AD 2016–10–11]
loose, any bracket attachment bolt is found this collection of information is estimated to RIN 2120–AA64
broken, or any nut is missing, before further be approximately 5 minutes per response,
flight, do all applicable corrective actions in including the time for reviewing instructions, Airworthiness Directives; Airbus
accordance with the Accomplishment completing and reviewing the collection of
Airplanes
Instructions of Fokker Service Bulletin information. All responses to this collection
SBF100–27–095, dated April 22, 2015. of information are mandatory. Comments AGENCY: Federal Aviation
concerning the accuracy of this burden and Administration (FAA), Department of
(h) Reporting Requirement
suggestions for reducing the burden should Transportation (DOT).
Submit a report of any positive findings be directed to the FAA at: 800 Independence
during any inspection required by paragraph Ave. SW., Washington, DC 20591, Attn: ACTION: Final rule.
(g) of this AD to Fokker Services B.V., Information Collection Clearance Officer,
Technical Services Dept., P.O. Box 1357, AES–200. SUMMARY: We are superseding
2130 EL Hoofddorp, the Netherlands; Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2015–03–
telephone: +31 (0)88–6280–350; fax: +31 (j) Related Information 06 for all Airbus Model A330–200,
(0)88–6280–111; email: Refer to Mandatory Continuing A330–200 Freighter, A330–300, A340–
technicalservices@fokker.com; Internet Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA 200, A340–300, A340–500, and A340–
http://www.myfokkerfleet.com. Airworthiness Directive 2015–0091, dated 600 series airplanes. AD 2015–03–06
(1) For airplanes on which the inspection May 26, 2015, for related information. This required repetitive inspections of the
specified in paragraph (g) of this AD is MCAI may be found in the AD docket on the
accomplished on or after the effective date of Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by
left-hand (LH) and right-hand (RH) wing
this AD: Submit the report within 30 days searching for and locating Docket No. FAA– main landing gear (MLG) rib 6 aft
after performing the inspection. 2015–8430. bearing lugs (forward and aft) to detect
(2) For airplanes on which the inspection any cracks on the two lugs, and
specified in paragraph (g) of this AD is (k) Material Incorporated by Reference replacement if necessary. This new AD
accomplished before the effective date of this (1) The Director of the Federal Register requires reduction of certain compliance
AD: Submit the report within 30 days after approved the incorporation by reference times. This AD was prompted by reports
the effective date of this AD. (IBR) of the service information listed in this of additional cracking of the MLG rib 6
paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR
(i) Other FAA AD Provisions part 51.
aft bearing lugs. We are issuing this AD
The following provisions also apply to this (2) You must use this service information to detect and correct cracking of the
AD: as applicable to do the actions required by MLG rib 6 aft bearing lugs, which could
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise. result in collapse of the MLG upon
(AMOCs): The Manager, International (i) Fokker Service Bulletin SBF100–27– landing.
Branch, ANM–116, Transport Airplane 095, dated April 22, 2015.
Directorate, FAA, has the authority to (ii) Reserved.
DATES: This AD is effective June 30,
approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested (3) For service information identified in 2016.
using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. this AD, contact Fokker Services B.V., The Director of the Federal Register
In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your Technical Services Dept., P.O. Box 1357, approved the incorporation by reference
request to your principal inspector or local 2130 EL Hoofddorp, the Netherlands; of a certain publication listed in this AD
Flight Standards District Office, as telephone +31 (0)88–6280–350; fax +31 as of June 30, 2016.
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appropriate. If sending information directly (0)88–6280–111; email The Director of the Federal Register
to the International Branch, send it to ATTN: technicalservices@fokker.com; Internet approved the incorporation by reference
Tom Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer, http://www.myfokkerfleet.com. of certain other publications listed in
International Branch, ANM–116, Transport (4) You may view this service information
this AD as of March 25, 2015 (80 FR
Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate,
Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356; 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For 8511, February 18, 2015).
telephone: 425–227–1137; fax: 425–227– information on the availability of this ADDRESSES: For service information
1149. Information may be emailed to: 9- material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221. identified in this final rule, contact
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Airbus SAS, Airworthiness Office— threshold; and replacement, if Prompted by this finding, Airbus issued SB
EAL, 1 Rond Point Maurice Bellonte, necessary. We are issuing this AD to A330–57–3096 Revision 06 to introduce a
31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone detect and correct cracking of the MLG more restrictive initial inspection threshold
and a grace period for aeroplanes which have
+33 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61 93 45 rib 6 aft bearing lugs, which could result already passed the new threshold.
80; email airworthiness.A330– in collapse of the MLG upon landing. For the reasons described above, this
A340@airbus.com; Internet http:// The European Aviation Safety Agency [EASA] AD partially retains the requirements
www.airbus.com. You may view this (EASA), which is the Technical Agent of EASA AD 2013–0271, which is
referenced service information at the for the Member States of the European superseded, and introduces reduced initial
FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, Union, has issued EASA Airworthiness inspection thresholds.
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. Directive 2015–0120, dated June 26, You may examine the MCAI in the
For information on the availability of 2015 (referred to after this as the AD docket on the Internet at http://
this material at the FAA, call 425–227– Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness www.regulations.gov by searching for
1221. It is also available on the Internet Information, or ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct and locating Docket No. FAA–2015–
at http://www.regulations.gov by an unsafe condition for all Airbus 4815.
searching for and locating Docket No. Model A330–200, A330–200 Freighter,
FAA–2015–4815. Comments
A330–300, A340–200, A340–300, A340–
500, and A340–600 series airplanes. The We gave the public the opportunity to
Examining the AD Docket participate in developing this AD. The
MCAI states:
You may examine the AD docket on following presents the comment
During Main Landing Gear (MLG)
the Internet at http:// lubrication, a crack was visually found in the
received on the NPRM and the FAA’s
www.regulations.gov by searching for MLG rib 6 aft bearing forward lug on one response to the comment.
and locating Docket No. FAA–2015– A330 in-service aeroplane. The crack had Request To Reference Unpublished
4815; or in person at the Docket extended through the entire thickness of the Service Information That Terminates
Management Facility between 9 a.m. forward lug at approximately the 4 o’clock
Repetitive Inspections
and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, position (when looking forward). It has been
except Federal holidays. The AD docket determined that a similar type of crack can American Airlines requested that we
contains this AD, the regulatory develop on other aeroplane types that are add a paragraph to the proposed AD that
evaluation, any comments received, and listed in the Applicability paragraph. references new service information that
This condition, if not detected and would terminate the proposed repetitive
other information. The address for the corrected, could affect the structural integrity
Docket Office (telephone 800–647–5527) inspections. The commenter stated that
of the MLG attachment.
is Docket Management Facility, U.S. an Airbus retrofit information letter was
To address this situation, Airbus issued
Department of Transportation, Docket inspection Service Bulletin (SB) A330–57– published indicating that Airbus plans
Operations, M–30, West Building 3096, SB A340–57–4104 and SB A340–57– to release new service information that
Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200 5009 to provide instructions for repetitive will terminate the mandatory repetitive
New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, inspections of the gear rib lugs. inspections required by AD 2015–03–
DC 20590. Prompted by these findings, EASA issued 06.
Emergency AD 2006–0364–E to require We do not agree because the new
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: repetitive detailed visual inspections of the service information is not yet released.
Vladimir Ulyanov, Aerospace Engineer, Left Hand (LH) and Right Hand (RH) wing In an AD, we cannot refer to service
International Branch, ANM–116, MLG rib 6 aft bearing lugs. information that does not exist because
Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, Later, EASA issued AD 2007–0247–E,
which superseded [EASA] AD 2006–0364–E,
doing so violates Office of the Federal
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA
to: Register (OFR) regulations for approval
98057–3356; telephone 425–227–1138;
—expand the Applicability to all A330 and of materials incorporated by reference in
fax 425–227–1149.
A340 aeroplanes, because the interference rules. To allow operators to use service
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: fit bushes cannot be considered as a information issued after publication of
Discussion terminating action, owing to unknown root an AD, either we must supersede the AD
cause; and to reference specific service
We issued a notice of proposed —add a second parameter quoted in flight information, or operators must request
rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR hours (FH) to the inspection interval in approval to use the new service
part 39 to supersede AD 2015–03–06, order to reflect the aeroplane utilisation in
service.
information as an alternative method of
Amendment 39–18102 (80 FR 8511, compliance with the AD under the
February 18, 2015) (‘‘AD 2015–03–06’’). EASA AD 2007–0247–E was revised to
correct a typographical error.
provisions of paragraph (k) of this AD.
AD 2015–03–06 applied to all Airbus We have not revised this AD in this
Model A330–200, A330–200 Freighter, Since the first crack finding and issuance
of the inspection SBs and related ADs, six regard.
A330–300, A340–200, A340–300, A340–
further cracks were reported. Conclusion
500, and A340–600 series airplanes. The Consequently, EASA issued AD 2013–0271
NPRM published in the Federal [which corresponds to FAA AD 2015–03–06, We reviewed the available data,
Register on November 19, 2015 (80 FR Amendment 39–18102 (80 FR 8511, February including the comment received, and
72398) (‘‘the NPRM’’). The NPRM was 18, 2015)], which retained the requirements determined that air safety and the
prompted by reports of additional of [EASA] AD 2007–0247R1–E, which was public interest require adopting this AD
cracking of the MLG rib 6 aft bearing superseded, and expanded the Applicability as proposed, except for minor editorial
lugs. The NPRM proposed to continue of the [EASA] AD to the newly certified changes. We have determined that these
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to require repetitive inspections of the models A330–223F and A330–243F. That
[EASA] AD also reduced the inspection
minor changes:
LH and RH wing MLG rib 6 aft bearing
threshold(s) to reflect the updated risk
• Are consistent with the intent that
lugs (forward and aft) to detect any assessment and in-service experience. was proposed in the NPRM for
cracks on the two lugs at a more Since this [EASA] AD was issued, a new correcting the unsafe condition; and
restrictive initial inspection threshold occurrence of crack finding was reported. • Do not add any additional burden
with a grace period for airplanes that Further analysis resulted in the need to upon the public than was already
have already exceeded the new reduce the threshold of the initial inspection. proposed in the NPRM.
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Related Service Information Under 1 For the reasons discussed above, I (f) Compliance
CFR Part 51 certify that this AD: Comply with this AD within the
1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory compliance times specified, unless already
Airbus has issued Service Bulletin done.
A330–57–3096, Revision 06, dated May action’’ under Executive Order 12866;
29, 2015. The service information 2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the (g) Inspections
describes procedures for detailed DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures At the later of the times specified in
inspections to detect any cracking on (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); paragraphs (g)(1) and (g)(2) of this AD: Do a
the forward and aft lugs of the LH and 3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in detailed inspection for cracking of the left-
RH wing MLG Rib 6. This service Alaska; and hand and right-hand wing MLG rib 6 aft
4. Will not have a significant bearing lugs (forward and aft), in accordance
information is reasonably available
with the Accomplishment Instructions of
because the interested parties have economic impact, positive or negative, Airbus Service Bulletin A330–57–3096,
access to it through their normal course on a substantial number of small entities Revision 06, dated May 29, 2015 (for Model
of business or by the means identified under the criteria of the Regulatory A330–201, –202, –203, –223, –223F, –243,
in the ADDRESSES section. Flexibility Act. –243F, –301, –302, –303, –321, –322, –323,
–341, –342, and –343 airplanes); Airbus
Costs of Compliance List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 Service Bulletin A340–57–4104, Revision 04,
We estimate that this AD affects 101 Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation dated October 17, 2013 (for Model A340–211,
airplanes of U.S. registry. safety, Incorporation by reference, –212, –213, –311, –312, –313 airplanes); or
Airbus Service Bulletin A340–57–5009,
The actions required by AD 2015–03– Safety. Revision 03, dated October 17, 2013 (for
06, and retained in this AD take about Model A340–541 and –642 airplanes).
Adoption of the Amendment
2 work-hours per product, at an average (1) Within 24 months or 2,000 flight cycles,
labor rate of $85 per work-hour. Based Accordingly, under the authority whichever occurs first since airplane first
on these figures, the estimated cost of delegated to me by the Administrator, flight or since the last MLG support rib
the actions that were required by AD the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as replacement, as applicable.
2015–03–06 is $170 per product. follows: (2) Within 30 days after the effective date
The new requirement (reduced of this AD.
compliance time) of this AD adds no PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS (h) Repetitive Inspections
additional economic burden. DIRECTIVES
Repeat the inspection required by
We have received no definitive data paragraph (g) of this AD thereafter at the time
that would enable us to provide cost ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 specified in paragraphs (h)(1) through (h)(7)
estimates for the on-condition actions continues to read as follows: of this AD, as applicable.
specified in this AD. Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. (1) For Model A330–201, –202, –203, –223,
and –243 airplanes: Repeat the inspections at
Authority for This Rulemaking § 39.13 [Amended] intervals not to exceed 300 flight cycles or
Title 49 of the United States Code 1,500 flight hours, whichever occurs first.
■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by (2) For Model A330–223F and –243F
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue removing Airworthiness Directive (AD) airplanes: Repeat the inspections at intervals
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, 2015–03–06, Amendment 39–18102 (80 not to exceed 300 flight cycles or 900 flight
section 106, describes the authority of FR 8511, February 18, 2015), and adding hours, whichever occurs first.
the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII: the following new AD: (3) For Model A330–301, –302, –303, –321,
Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more –322, –323, –341, –342, and –343 airplanes:
2016–10–11 Airbus: Amendment 39–18522;
detail the scope of the Agency’s Docket No. FAA–2015–4815; Directorate
Repeat the inspections at intervals not to
authority. exceed 300 flight cycles or 900 flight hours,
Identifier 2015–NM–112–AD.
We are issuing this rulemaking under whichever occurs first.
the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII, (a) Effective Date (4) For Model A340–211, –212, and –213
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: This AD is effective June 30, 2016. airplanes: Repeat the inspections at intervals
not to exceed 200 flight cycles or 800 flight
General requirements.’’ Under that (b) Affected ADs hours, whichever occurs first.
section, Congress charges the FAA with (5) For Model A340–311 and –312
This AD replaces AD 2015–03–06,
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in Amendment 39–18102 (80 FR 8511, February airplanes; and Model A340–313 airplanes
air commerce by prescribing regulations 18, 2015) (‘‘AD 2015–03–06’’). (except weight variant (WV) 27): Repeat the
for practices, methods, and procedures inspections at intervals not to exceed 200
the Administrator finds necessary for (c) Applicability flight cycles or 800 flight hours, whichever
safety in air commerce. This regulation This AD applies to Airbus Model A330– occurs first.
is within the scope of that authority 201, –202, –203, –223, –223F, –243, –243F (6) For Model A340–313 (only WV27)
because it addresses an unsafe condition –301, –302, –303, –321, –322, –323, –341, airplanes: Repeat the inspections at intervals
–342, and –343 airplanes; and Model A340– not to exceed 200 flight cycles or 400 flight
that is likely to exist or develop on hours, whichever occurs first.
211, –212, –213 –311, –312, –313, –541, and
products identified in this rulemaking –642 airplanes; certificated in any category; (7) For Model A340–541 and –642
action. all manufacturer serial numbers. airplanes: Repeat the inspections at intervals
Regulatory Findings not to exceed 100 flight cycles or 500 flight
(d) Subject hours, whichever occurs first.
We determined that this AD will not Air Transport Association (ATA) of
(i) Corrective Action
have federalism implications under America Code 57, Wings.
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Executive Order 13132. This AD will If any crack is found during any inspection
(e) Reason required by paragraph (g) or (h) of this AD:
not have a substantial direct effect on
This AD was prompted by reports of Before further flight, replace the cracked
the States, on the relationship between cracking of the main landing gear (MLG) rib MLG support rib using a method approved by
the national government and the States, 6 aft bearing forward lug. We are issuing this the Manager, International Branch, ANM–
or on the distribution of power and AD to detect and correct cracking of the MLG 116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or
responsibilities among the various rib 6 aft bearing lugs, which could result in the European Aviation Safety Agency
levels of government. collapse of the MLG upon landing. (EASA); or Airbus’s EASA Design
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Organization Approval (DOA). Replacement Directorate, FAA, has the authority to (4) The following service information was
of an MLG support rib does not terminate the approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested approved for IBR on March 25, 2015 (80 FR
repetitive inspections required by paragraph using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. 8511, February 18, 2015).
(h) of this AD. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your (i) Airbus Service Bulletin A340–57–4104,
request to your principal inspector or local Revision 04, dated October 17, 2013.
(j) Credit for Previous Actions
Flight Standards District Office, as (ii) Airbus Service Bulletin A340–57–5009,
This paragraph provides credit for actions appropriate. If sending information directly Revision 03, dated October 17, 2013.
required by paragraphs (g) and (h) of this AD, to the International Branch, send it to ATTN: (5) For service information identified in
if those actions were performed before the Vladimir Ulyanov, Aerospace Engineer, this AD, contact Airbus SAS, Airworthiness
effective date of this AD using the applicable International Branch, ANM–116, Transport Office—EAL, 1 Rond Point Maurice Bellonte,
service information identified in paragraphs Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone +33
(j)(1) through (j)(15) of this AD. Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356; 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61 93 45 80; email
(1) Airbus Service Bulletin A330–57A3096, telephone 425–227–1138; fax 425–227–1149. airworthiness.A330-A340@airbus.com;
dated December 5, 2006, which was Information may be emailed to: 9-ANM-116- Internet http://www.airbus.com.
incorporated by reference in AD 2007–03–04, AMOC-REQUESTS@faa.gov. Before using (6) You may view this service information
Amendment 39–14915 (72 FR 4416, January any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate,
31, 2007) (‘‘AD 2007–03–04’’). principal inspector, or lacking a principal 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For
(2) Airbus Service Bulletin A330–57A3096, inspector, the manager of the local flight information on the availability of this
Revision 01, dated April 18, 2007, which is standards district office/certificate holding material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221.
not incorporated by reference in this AD. district office. The AMOC approval letter (7) You may view this service information
(3) Airbus Service Bulletin A330–57–3096, must specifically reference this AD. that is incorporated by reference at the
Revision 02, dated August 13, 2007, which (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: As of the National Archives and Records
was incorporated by reference in AD 2007– effective date of this AD, for any requirement Administration (NARA). For information on
22–10, Amendment 39–15246 (72 FR 61796, in this AD to obtain corrective actions from the availability of this material at NARA, call
November 1, 2007; corrected November 16, a manufacturer, the action must be 202–741–6030, or go to: http://
2007 (72 FR 64532)) (‘‘AD 2007–22–10’’). accomplished using a method approved by www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-
(4) Airbus Service Bulletin A330–57–3096, the Manager, International Branch, ANM– locations.html.
Revision 03, dated October 24, 2012, which 116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or
is not incorporated by reference in this AD. Issued in Renton, Washington, on May 12,
the EASA; or Airbus’s EASA DOA. If
(5) Airbus Service Bulletin A330–57–3096, 2016.
approved by the DOA, the approval must
Revision 04, dated February 6, 2013, which include the DOA-authorized signature. Suzanne Masterson,
is not incorporated by reference in this AD. (3) Required for Compliance (RC): If any Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
(6) Airbus Service Bulletin A330–57–3096, service information contains procedures or Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
Revision 05, dated October 17, 2013, which tests that are identified as RC, those [FR Doc. 2016–11931 Filed 5–25–16; 8:45 am]
was incorporated by reference in AD 2015– procedures and tests must be done to comply BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
03–06. with this AD; any procedures or tests that are
(7) Airbus Service Bulletin A340–57A4104, not identified as RC are recommended. Those
dated December 5, 2006, which was procedures and tests that are not identified
incorporated by reference in AD 2007–03–04. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
as RC may be deviated from using accepted
(8) Airbus Service Bulletin A340–57–4104, methods in accordance with the operator’s
Revision 01, dated August 13, 2007, which is Federal Aviation Administration
maintenance or inspection program without
not incorporated by reference in this AD. obtaining approval of an AMOC, provided
(9) Airbus Service Bulletin A340–57–4104, the procedures and tests identified as RC can 14 CFR Part 39
Revision 02, dated September 5, 2007, which be done and the airplane can be put back in [Docket No. FAA–2016–6892; Directorate
was incorporated by reference in AD 2007– an airworthy condition. Any substitutions or Identifier 2016–NM–057–AD; Amendment
22–10. changes to procedures or tests identified as 39–18529; AD 2016–11–02]
(10) Airbus Service Bulletin A340–57– RC require approval of an AMOC.
4104, Revision 03, dated October 24, 2012, RIN 2120–AA64
which is not incorporated by reference in this (l) Related Information
AD. (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier,
(11) Airbus Service Bulletin A340– Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA Inc. Airplanes
57A5009, dated December 5, 2006, which Airworthiness Directive 2015–0120, dated
was incorporated by reference in AD 2007– June 26, 2015, for related information. This AGENCY: Federal Aviation
03–04. MCAI may be found in the AD docket on the Administration (FAA), Department of
(12) Airbus Service Bulletin A340–57– Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by Transportation (DOT).
5009, Revision 01, dated August 13, 2007, searching for and locating Docket No. FAA– ACTION: Final rule; request for
which was incorporated by reference in AD 2015–4815. comments.
2007–22–10. (2) Service information identified in this
(13) Airbus Service Bulletin A340–57– AD that is not incorporated by reference is SUMMARY: We are adopting a new
5009, Revision 02, dated October 24, 2012, available at the addresses specified in airworthiness directive (AD) for all
which is not incorporated by reference in this paragraphs (m)(5) and (m)(6) of this AD. Bombardier, Inc. Model CL–600–2C10
AD.
(14) Airbus Alert Operators Transmission (m) Material Incorporated by Reference (Regional Jet Series 700, 701, & 702)
A57L005–14, dated July 15, 2014, which is (1) The Director of the Federal Register airplanes; Model CL–600–2D15
not incorporated by reference in this AD. approved the incorporation by reference (Regional Jet Series 705) airplanes;
(15) Airbus Alert Operators Transmission (IBR) of the service information listed in this Model CL–600–2D24 (Regional Jet
A57L005–14, Revision 01, dated August 20, paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR Series 900) airplanes; and Model CL–
2014, which is not incorporated by reference part 51. 600–2E25 (Regional Jet Series 1000)
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in this AD. (2) You must use this service information airplanes. This AD requires a detailed
as applicable to do the actions required by visual inspection of the upper and lower
(k) Other FAA AD Provisions this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise.
The following provisions also apply to this (3) The following service information was
engine pylons for protruding, loose, or
AD: approved for IBR on June 30, 2016. missing fasteners; and repair, including
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (i) Airbus Service Bulletin A330–57–3096, applicable related investigative and
(AMOCs): The Manager, International Revision 06, dated May 29, 2015. corrective actions, if necessary. This AD
Branch, ANM–116, Transport Airplane (ii) Reserved. was prompted by reports of loose or
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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 is effective June 30, 2016. | |
| 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. | |
| FR Citation | 81 FR 33368 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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