81_FR_37600 81 FR 37488 - Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes

81 FR 37488 - Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 112 (June 10, 2016)

Page Range37488-37492
FR Document2016-12324

We are superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 99-16-01 for certain Airbus Model A300 B4-600, B4-600R, and F4-600R series airplanes, and Model A300 C4-605R Variant F airplanes (collectively called Model A300-600 series airplanes). AD 99-16-01 required repetitive inspections of certain bolt holes where parts of the main landing gear (MLG) are attached to the wing rear spar, and repair if necessary. Since we issued AD 99-16-01, we have determined that the risk of cracking in the wing rear spar is higher than initially determined. This new AD adds airplanes to the applicability, reduces the compliance times and repetitive intervals for the inspections, and changes the inspection procedures. This AD was prompted by a determination that the risk of cracking in the wing rear spar is higher than initially determined. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct cracking of the rear spar of the wing, which could result in reduced structural integrity of the airplane.

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2015-4813; Directorate Identifier 2013-NM-161-AD; 
Amendment 39-18532; AD 2016-11-05]
RIN 2120-AA64


Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of 
Transportation (DOT).

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: We are superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 99-16-01 for 
certain Airbus Model A300 B4-600, B4-600R, and F4-600R series 
airplanes, and Model A300 C4-605R Variant F airplanes (collectively 
called Model A300-600 series airplanes). AD 99-16-01 required 
repetitive inspections of certain bolt holes where parts of the main 
landing gear (MLG) are attached to the wing rear spar, and repair if 
necessary. Since we issued AD 99-16-01, we have determined that the 
risk of cracking in the wing rear spar is higher than initially 
determined. This new AD adds airplanes to the applicability, reduces 
the compliance times and repetitive intervals for the inspections, and 
changes the inspection procedures. This AD was prompted by a 
determination that the risk of cracking in the wing rear spar is higher 
than initially determined. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct 
cracking of the rear spar of the wing, which could result in reduced 
structural integrity of the airplane.

DATES: This AD becomes effective July 15, 2016.
    The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by 
reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of July 15, 
2016.
    The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by 
reference of a certain other publication listed in this AD as of 
November 9, 1995 (60 FR 52618, October 10, 1995).

ADDRESSES: For service information identified in this final rule, 
contact Airbus SAS, Airworthiness Office--EAW, 1 Rond Point Maurice 
Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax 
+33 5 61 93 44 51; email [email protected]; Internet 
http://www.airbus.com. You may view this referenced service information 
at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., 
Renton, WA. For information on the availability of this material at the 
FAA, call 425-227-1221. It is also available on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2015-
4813.

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-
4813; 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: Dan Rodina, Aerospace Engineer, 
International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; telephone: 425-227-2125; 
fax: 425-227-1149.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

Discussion

    We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR 
part 39 to supersede AD 99-16-01, Amendment 39-11236 (64 FR 40743, July 
28, 1999) (``AD 99-16-01''). AD 99-16-01 superseded AD 95-20-02, 
Amendment 39-9380 (60 FR 52618, October 10, 1995). AD 99-16-01 applied 
to certain Airbus Model A300 B4-600, B4-600R, and F4-600R series 
airplanes, and Model A300 C4-605R Variant F airplanes (collectively 
called Model A300-600 series airplanes). The NPRM published in the 
Federal Register on November 17, 2015 (80 FR 71751) (``the NPRM'').
    The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical 
Agent for the Member States of the European Union, has issued EASA 
Airworthiness Directive 2013-0180, dated August 9, 2013 (referred to 
after this as the Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or 
``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for certain Airbus Model 
A300 B4-600, B4-600R, and F4-600R series airplanes, and Model A300 C4-
605R Variant F airplanes (collectively called Model A300-600 series 
airplanes). The MCAI states:

    During full-scale fatigue testing, cracks were found on the rear 
spar from certain bolt holes at the attachment of the Main Landing 
gear (MLG) forward pick-up fitting and the MLG Rib 5 aft.
    This condition, if not detected and corrected, could reduce the 
structural integrity of the aeroplane.
    DGAC [Direction G[eacute]n[eacute]rale de l'Aviation Civile] 
France issued * * * [an AD] (later revised) to require High 
Frequency Eddy Current (HFEC) or Ultrasonic (U/S) inspections of 
certain fastener holes where the MLG forward pick-up fitting and MLG 
Rib 5 aft are attached to the rear spar.
    Since DGAC France * * * [issued a revised AD, which corresponded 
to FAA AD 99-16-01, Amendment 39-11236 (64 FR 40743, July 28, 1999), 
which superseded FAA AD 95-20-02, Amendment 39-9380 (60 FR 52618, 
October 10, 1995)] * * *, a fleet survey and updated Fatigue and 
Damage Tolerance analyses have been performed in order to 
substantiate the second A300-600 Extended Service Goal (ESG2) 
exercise. The results of these analyses have shown that the 
threshold and interval must be reduced to allow timely detection of 
these cracks and accomplishment of an applicable corrective action.
    For the reasons described above, this [EASA] AD retains the 
requirements of [the revised DGAC France AD], which is superseded, 
but reduces the related compliance times.

The new, reduced threshold for the initial inspection ranges between 
8,900

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total flight cycles/20,000 total flight hours, and 34,600 total flight 
cycles/77,800 total flight hours, depending on the modification. The 
grace periods (750 or 1,500 landings) for airplanes that have exceeded 
the specified thresholds are unchanged from those provided in AD 99-16-
01. The new, reduced intervals for the repetitive inspections range 
between 4,000 flight cycles/9,000 flight hours (whichever occurs 
first), and 8,900 flight cycles/20,000 flight hours (whichever occurs 
first), depending on the modification. 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-2015-4813.

Comments

    We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing 
this AD. We received no comments on the NPRM or on the determination of 
the cost to the public.

Conclusion

    We reviewed the available data and determined that air safety and 
the public interest require adopting this AD as proposed except for 
minor editorial changes. We have determined that these minor changes:
     Are consistent with the intent that was proposed in the 
NPRM for correcting the unsafe condition; and
     Do not add any additional burden upon the public than was 
already proposed in the NPRM.

Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51

    We reviewed Airbus Service Bulletin A300-57-6017, Revision 04, 
including Appendix 1, dated February 4, 2011. This service information 
describes procedures for repetitive inspections of certain bolt holes 
where parts of the MLG are attached to the wing rear spar, and repair. 
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 71 airplanes of U.S. registry.
    The actions required by AD 99-16-01 and retained in this AD, take 
about 226 work-hours per product, at an average labor rate of $85 per 
work hour. Required parts cost about $0 per product. Based on these 
figures, the estimated cost of the actions that are required by AD 99-
16-01 is $19,210 per product, per inspection cycle.
    We also estimate that it will take about 226 work-hours per product 
to comply with the new basic requirements of this AD. The average labor 
rate is $85 per work-hour. Based on these figures, we estimate the cost 
of this AD on U.S. operators to be $1,363,910, or $19,210 per product.
    We have received no definitive data that will 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]

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2. The FAA amends Sec.  39.13 by removing Airworthiness Directive (AD) 
99-16-01, Amendment 39-11236 (64 FR 40743, July 28, 1999), and adding 
the following new AD:

2016-11-05 Airbus: Amendment 39-18532; Docket No. FAA-2015-4813; 
Directorate Identifier 2013-NM-161-AD.

(a) Effective Date

    This AD becomes effective July 15, 2016.

(b) Affected ADs

    This AD replaces AD 99-16-01, Amendment 39-11236 (64 FR 40743, 
July 28, 1999) (``AD 99-16-01'').

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to Airbus Model A300 B4-601, B4-603, B4-620, and 
B4-622 airplanes; Model A300 B4-605R and B4-622R airplanes; Model 
A300 F4-605R airplanes; and Model A300 C4-605R Variant F 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 the results of a full-scale fatigue test 
when cracking was found on the rear spar of the wing, and the 
subsequent determination that the risk of such cracking is higher 
than initially determined. We are issuing this AD to detect and 
correct cracking of the rear spar of the wing, which could result in 
reduced structural integrity of the airplane.

(f) Compliance

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

(g) Retained Inspections and Corrective Actions, With Revised Service 
Information

    This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraphs (a), (b), 
(c), (d), (e), and (f) of AD 99-16-01 with revised service 
information and reduced thresholds and repetitive intervals, for 
Airbus Model A300 B4-600, B4-600R, and F4-600R series airplanes, and 
Model A300 C4-605R Variant F airplanes; manufacturer serial numbers 
(MSNs) 252 through 553 inclusive; except those airplanes on which 
Airbus Modification 07601 has been accomplished prior to delivery.
    (1) Perform a high frequency eddy current (HFEC) rototest 
inspection to detect cracks in

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certain bolt holes where the main landing gear (MLG) forward pick-up 
fitting and MLG rib 5 aft are attached to the rear spar, in 
accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Service 
Bulletin A300-57-6017, Revision 01, including Appendix 1, dated July 
25, 1994; or Airbus Service Bulletin A300-57-6017, Revision 04, 
including Appendix 1, dated February 24, 2011. As of the effective 
date of this AD, only Airbus Service Bulletin A300-57-6017, Revision 
04, including Appendix 1, dated February 24, 2011, may be used for 
the actions required by this paragraph.
    (i) For airplanes that have accumulated 17,300 total landings or 
less as of November 9, 1995 (the effective date of AD 95-20-02, 
Amendment 39-9380 (60 FR 52618, October 10, 1995)) (``AD 95-20-
02''): Inspect prior to the accumulation of 17,300 total landings, 
or within 1,500 landings after November 9, 1995, whichever occurs 
later.
    (ii) For airplanes that have accumulated 17,301 or more total 
landings, but less than 19,300 total landings as of November 9, 1995 
(the effective date of AD 95-20-02): Inspect within 1,500 landings 
after November 9, 1995.
    (iii) For airplanes that have accumulated 19,300 or more total 
landings as of November 9, 1995 (the effective date of AD 95-20-02): 
Inspect within 750 landings after November 9, 1995 (the effective 
date of AD 95-20-02).
    (2) If no crack is found during the inspection required by 
paragraph (g)(1) of this AD, repeat that inspection thereafter at 
the time specified in either paragraph (g)(2)(i) or (g)(2)(ii) of 
this AD, as applicable.
    (i) For airplanes on which Airbus Modification 07716 (as 
specified in Airbus Service Bulletin A300-57-6020) has not been 
accomplished: Inspect at the time specified in paragraph 
(g)(2)(i)(A) or (g)(2)(i)(B) of this AD, as applicable.
    (A) For airplanes having MSNs 465 through 553 inclusive: Repeat 
the inspection at intervals not to exceed 13,000 landings, until the 
inspection required by paragraph (g)(4)(ii)(A)(1) of this AD has 
been accomplished.
    (B) For airplanes having MSNs 252 through 464 inclusive: Repeat 
the inspection at intervals not to exceed 8,400 landings, until the 
inspection required by paragraph (g)(4)(ii)(A)(2) of this AD has 
been accomplished.
    (ii) For airplanes on which Airbus Modification 07716 has been 
accomplished: Inspect at the time specified in either paragraph 
(g)(2)(ii)(A) or (g)(2)(ii)(B) of this AD, as applicable.
    (A) For airplanes having MSNs 465 through 553 inclusive: Repeat 
the inspection at intervals not to exceed 11,800 landings, until the 
inspection required by paragraph (g)(4)(i)(B) of this AD has been 
accomplished.
    (B) For airplanes having MSNs 252 through 464 inclusive: Repeat 
the inspection within 10,700 landings following the initial 
inspection required by paragraph (g)(1) of this AD, and thereafter 
at intervals not to exceed 7,500 landings, until the inspection 
required by paragraph (g)(4)(ii)(B)(2) has been accomplished.
    (3) If any crack is found during the inspection required by 
either paragraph (g)(1) or (g)(2) of this AD, prior to further 
flight, accomplish the requirements of either paragraph (g)(3)(i) or 
(g)(3)(ii) of this AD, as applicable.
    (i) For airplanes on which Airbus Modification 07716 has not 
been accomplished: Oversize the bolt hole by 1/32 inch and repeat 
the HFEC inspection required by paragraph (g)(1) of this AD, in 
accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Service 
Bulletin A300-57-6017, Revision 01, including Appendix 1, dated July 
25, 1994. After accomplishing the oversizing and HFEC inspection, 
repeat the inspection, as required by paragraph (g)(2) of this AD, 
at the applicable schedule specified in that paragraph, until the 
inspection required by paragraph (g)(4)(ii)(B)(1) or 
(g)(4)(ii)(B)(2) of this AD has been accomplished.
    (A) If no cracking is detected, install the second oversize bolt 
in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Service 
Bulletin A300-57-6017, Revision 01, including Appendix 1, dated July 
25, 1994.
    (B) If any cracking is detected, repair in accordance with a 
method approved by the Manager, International Branch, ANM-116, FAA, 
Transport Airplane Directorate.
    (ii) For airplanes on which Airbus Modification 07716 has been 
accomplished: Repair in accordance with a method approved by the 
Manager, International Branch, ANM-116. After repair, repeat the 
inspections as required by paragraph (g)(2) of this AD at the 
applicable schedule specified in that paragraph, until the 
inspection required by paragraph (g)(4)(ii)(B)(1) or 
(g)(4)(ii)(B)(2) of this AD has been accomplished.
    (4) Perform an ultrasonic inspection to detect cracks in certain 
bolt holes where the MLG forward pick-up fitting and MLG rib 5 aft 
are attached to the rear spar, in accordance with the Accomplishment 
Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A300-57-6017, Revision 03, 
dated November 19, 1997; or Revision 04, including Appendix 1, dated 
February 24, 2011; at the time specified in paragraph (g)(4)(i) or 
(g)(4)(ii) of this AD, as applicable. As of the effective date of 
this AD, only Airbus Service Bulletin A300-57-6017, Revision 04, 
including Appendix 1, dated February 24, 2011, may be used for the 
actions in this paragraph.
    (i) For airplanes not inspected prior to September 1, 1999 (the 
effective date of AD 99-16-01), as specified in Airbus Service 
Bulletin A300-57-6017, dated November 22, 1993; or Revision 01, 
including Appendix 1, dated July 25, 1994: Inspect at the time 
specified in paragraph (g)(4)(i)(A), (g)(4)(i)(B), or (g)(4)(i)(C) 
of this AD, as applicable. Accomplishment of this inspection 
terminates the requirements of paragraph (g)(1) of this AD.
    (A) For airplanes that have accumulated 17,300 total landings or 
fewer as of the effective date of this AD: Inspect prior to the 
accumulation of 17,300 total landings, or within 1,500 landings 
after September 1, 1999 (the effective date of AD 99-16-01), 
whichever occurs later.
    (B) For airplanes that have accumulated 17,301 total landings or 
more but fewer than 19,300 total landings as of September 1, 1999 
(the effective date of AD 99-16-01): Inspect within 1,500 landings 
after September 1, 1999 (the effective date of AD 99-16-01).
    (C) For airplanes that have accumulated 19,300 total landings or 
more as of September 1, 1999 (the effective date of AD 99-16-01): 
Inspect within 750 landings after September 1, 1999 (the effective 
date of AD 99-16-01).
    (ii) For airplanes on which an HFEC inspection was performed 
prior to September 1, 1999 (the effective date of AD 99-16-01), in 
accordance with the requirements of paragraph (g)(1) of this AD, or 
in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Service 
Bulletin A300-57-6017, dated November 22, 1993: Inspect at the time 
specified in paragraph (g)(4)(ii)(A) or (g)(4)(ii)(B) of this AD, as 
applicable.
    (A) If no cracking was detected during any HFEC inspection 
accomplished prior to September 1, 1999 (the effective date of AD 
99-16-01), and if Airbus Modification 07716 has not been 
accomplished: Inspect at the time specified in paragraph 
(g)(4)(ii)(A)(1) or (g)(4)(ii)(A)(2) of this AD, as applicable.
    (1) For airplanes having MSNs 465 through 553 inclusive: Inspect 
within 13,000 landings after the most recent HFEC inspection, and 
thereafter at intervals not to exceed 8,900 landings. Accomplishment 
of this inspection constitutes terminating action for the repetitive 
inspection requirement of paragraph (g)(2)(i)(A) of this AD.
    (2) For airplanes having MSNs 252 through 464 inclusive: Inspect 
within 8,400 landings after the most recent HFEC inspection, and 
thereafter at intervals not to exceed 5,500 landings. Accomplishment 
of this inspection constitutes terminating action for the repetitive 
inspection requirement of paragraph (g)(2)(i)(B) of this AD.
    (B) If any cracking was detected during any HFEC inspection 
performed prior to the effective date of this AD, regardless of the 
method of repair, or if Airbus Modification 07716 has been 
accomplished: Inspect at the time specified in paragraph 
(g)(4)(ii)(B)(1) or (g)(4)(ii)(B)(2) of this AD, as applicable.
    (1) For airplanes having MSNs 465 through 553 inclusive: Inspect 
within 11,800 landings after the most recent HFEC inspection, and 
thereafter at intervals not to exceed 8,200 landings. Accomplishment 
of this inspection constitutes terminating action for the repetitive 
inspection requirement of paragraph (g)(3)(i) or (g)(3)(ii) of this 
AD, as applicable.
    (2) For airplanes having MSNs 252 through 464 inclusive: Inspect 
within 10,700 landings after the initial inspection in accordance 
with paragraph (g)(1) of this AD, or within 7,500 landings after the 
most recent HFEC inspection, whichever occurs later, and thereafter 
at intervals not to exceed 4,900 landings. Accomplishment of this 
inspection constitutes terminating action for the repetitive 
inspection requirement of paragraph (g)(3)(i) or (g)(3)(ii) of this 
AD, as applicable.
    (5) If no cracking is detected during the ultrasonic inspection 
required by paragraph (g)(4)(i) of this AD, repeat that inspection 
thereafter at the time specified in paragraph (g)(5)(i) or 
(g)(5)(ii) of this AD, as applicable, until the initial ultrasonic 
inspection required by paragraph (h) of this AD is done.

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    (i) For airplanes having MSNs 465 through 553 inclusive: Repeat 
the inspection at intervals not to exceed 8,900 landings.
    (ii) For airplanes having MSNs 232 through 464 inclusive: Repeat 
the inspection at intervals not to exceed 5,500 landings.
    (6) If any cracking is detected during any inspection performed 
in accordance with the requirements of paragraph (g)(4) or (g)(5) of 
this AD: Prior to further flight, repair in accordance with a method 
approved by the Manager, International Branch, ANM-116; or the 
Direction G[eacute]n[eacute]rale de l'Aviation Civile (or its 
delegated agent); or the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA); or 
Airbus's EASA Design Organization Approval (DOA).

    Note 1 to paragraph (g) of this AD:  Airbus Service Bulletin 
A300-57-6017, Revision 01, including Appendix 1, dated July 25, 
1994; and Airbus Service Bulletin A300-57-6017, Revision 04, 
including Appendix 1, dated February 24, 2011; also reference Airbus 
Service Bulletin A300-57-6020, dated November 22, 1993, as an 
additional source of service information for installation of 
oversize studs in the bolt holes.

(h) New Repetitive Inspections

    At the applicable times specified in paragraph 1.B.(5), 
``Accomplishment Timescale,'' of Airbus Service Bulletin A300-57-
6017, Revision 04, including Appendix 1, dated February 24, 2011: Do 
ultrasonic inspections to detect cracks in the MLG attachment 
fitting holes on the wing rear spar, in accordance with the 
Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A300-57-6017, 
Revision 04, including Appendix 1, dated February 24, 2011. Repeat 
the inspections thereafter at the applicable intervals specified in 
paragraph 1.B.(5), ``Accomplishment Timescale,'' of Airbus Service 
Bulletin A300-57-6017, Revision 04, including Appendix 1, dated 
February 24, 2011. For airplanes modified as specified in Airbus 
Service Bulletin A300-57-6073, the initial inspection threshold is 
counted from the completion date of the modification. Clarification 
of compliance time terminology used in table 1, ``Structural 
Inspection Program,'' of Airbus Service Bulletin A300-57-6017, 
Revision 04, including Appendix 1, dated February 24, 2011, is 
provided in paragraphs (h)(1) through (h)(4) of this AD. 
Accomplishment of the initial inspection terminates the repetitive 
inspections required by paragraph (g)(5) of this AD.
    (1) For pre-Airbus Modification 07716 or pre-Airbus Modification 
11440 airplanes:
    (i) The term ``flight cycles'' in the ``Inspection Threshold'' 
column is total flight cycles accumulated by the airplane.
    (ii) The term ``flight hours'' in the ``Inspection Threshold'' 
column is total flight hours accumulated by the airplane.
    (2) For post-Airbus Modification 07716 airplanes:
    (i) The term ``flight cycles'' in the ``Inspection Threshold'' 
column is total flight cycles accumulated by the airplane.
    (ii) The term ``flight hours'' in the ``Inspection Threshold'' 
column is total flight hours accumulated by the airplane.
    (3) For post-Airbus Modification 11440 (Airbus Service Bulletin 
A300-57-6073) airplanes:
    (i) The term ``flight cycles'' in the ``Inspection Threshold'' 
column is flight cycles accumulated by the airplane after the 
modification was done.
    (ii) The term ``flight hours'' in the ``Inspection Threshold'' 
column is flight hours accumulated by the airplane after the 
modification was done.
    (4) For post-Airbus Modification 07601 airplanes:
    (i) The term ``flight cycles'' in the ``Inspection Threshold'' 
column is total flight cycles accumulated by the airplane.
    (ii) The term ``flight hours'' in the ``Inspection Threshold'' 
column is total flight hours accumulated by the airplane.

(i) Repairs

    If any crack is found during any inspection required by 
paragraph (h) of this AD: Before further flight, repair using a 
method approved by the Manager, International Branch, ANM-116, 
Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or the EASA; or Airbus's EASA 
DOA.

(j) Non-Terminating Repair

    Accomplishment of any repair as required by paragraph (i) of 
this AD is not terminating action for the repetitive inspections 
required by paragraph (g) or (h) of this AD.

(k) 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 any of the following 
service information.
    (1) Airbus Service Bulletin A300-57-6017, dated November 22, 
1993, which is not incorporated by reference in this AD.
    (2) Airbus Service Bulletin A300-57-6017, Revision 01, including 
Appendix 1, dated July 25, 1994, which was incorporated by reference 
in AD 95-20-02 and is retained in this AD.
    (3) Airbus Service Bulletin A300-57-6017, Revision 02, dated 
January 14, 1997, including Appendix 1, dated July 25, 1994, which 
is not incorporated by reference in this AD.
    (4) Airbus Service Bulletin A300-57-6017, Revision 03, including 
Appendix 1, dated November 19, 1997, which was incorporated by 
reference in AD 99-16-01, but is not retained in this AD.

(l) Other FAA AD Provisions

    The following provisions also apply to this AD:
    (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager, 
International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 
has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using 
the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 
39.19, send your request to your principal inspector or local Flight 
Standards District Office, as appropriate. If sending information 
directly to the International Branch, send it to ATTN: Dan Rodina, 
Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport 
Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-
3356; telephone: 425-227-2125; fax: 425-227-1149. Information may be 
emailed to: [email protected].
    (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 99-16-01 are approved as 
AMOCs for the corresponding provisions 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 EASA; or Airbus's EASA DOA. If 
approved by the DOA, the approval must include the DOA-authorized 
signature.

(m) Related Information

    (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information 
(MCAI) EASA Airworthiness Directive 2013-0180, dated August 9, 2013, 
for related information. This MCAI may be found in the AD docket on 
the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov searching for and 
locating Docket No. FAA-2015-4813.
    (2) Service information identified in this AD that is not 
incorporated by reference is available at the addresses specified in 
paragraphs (n)(5) and (n)(6) of this AD.

(n) 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 
July 15, 2016.
    (i) Airbus Service Bulletin A300-57-6017, Revision 04, including 
Appendix 1, dated February 24, 2011.
    (ii) Reserved.
    (4) The following service information was approved for IBR on 
November 9, 1995 (60 FR 52618, October 10, 1995).
    (i) Airbus Service Bulletin A300-57-6017, Revision 01, including 
Appendix 1, dated July 25, 1994.
    (ii) Reserved.
    (5) For service information identified in this AD, contact 
Airbus SAS, Airworthiness Office--EAW, 1 Rond Point Maurice 
Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96; 
fax +33 5 61 93 44 51; email [email protected]; 
Internet http://www.airbus.com.
    (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

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202-741-6030, or go to: http://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html.

    Issued in Renton, Washington, on May 18, 2016.
Dionne Palermo,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification 
Service.
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                                                     (i) Fokker Service Bulletin SBF28–28–053,            than initially determined. This new AD                 98057–3356; telephone: 425–227–2125;
                                                  Revision 3, dated January 9, 2014.                      adds airplanes to the applicability,                   fax: 425–227–1149.
                                                     (ii) Reserved.                                       reduces the compliance times and                       SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
                                                     (4) The following service information was            repetitive intervals for the inspections,
                                                  approved for IBR on September 16, 2011 (76                                                                     Discussion
                                                  FR 50111, August 12, 2011).
                                                                                                          and changes the inspection procedures.
                                                     (i) Fokker Service Bulletin SBF28–28–053,            This AD was prompted by a                                We issued a notice of proposed
                                                  Revision 1, dated September 20, 2010.                   determination that the risk of cracking                rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
                                                     (ii) Reserved.                                       in the wing rear spar is higher than                   part 39 to supersede AD 99–16–01,
                                                     (5) For service information identified in            initially determined. We are issuing this              Amendment 39–11236 (64 FR 40743,
                                                  this AD, contact Fokker Services B.V.,                  AD to detect and correct cracking of the               July 28, 1999) (‘‘AD 99–16–01’’). AD 99–
                                                  Technical Services Dept., P.O. Box 1357,                rear spar of the wing, which could result              16–01 superseded AD 95–20–02,
                                                  2130 EL Hoofddorp, the Netherlands;                     in reduced structural integrity of the                 Amendment 39–9380 (60 FR 52618,
                                                  telephone +31 (0)88–6280–350; fax +31                   airplane.                                              October 10, 1995). AD 99–16–01 applied
                                                  (0)88–6280–111; email technicalservices@                                                                       to certain Airbus Model A300 B4–600,
                                                  fokker.com; Internet http://                            DATES:  This AD becomes effective July                 B4–600R, and F4–600R series airplanes,
                                                  www.myfokkerfleet.com.                                  15, 2016.
                                                     (6) You may view this service information                                                                   and Model A300 C4–605R Variant F
                                                                                                             The Director of the Federal Register                airplanes (collectively called Model
                                                  at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate,
                                                  1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For
                                                                                                          approved the incorporation by reference                A300–600 series airplanes). The NPRM
                                                  information on the availability of this                 of a certain publication listed in this AD             published in the Federal Register on
                                                  material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221.                 as of July 15, 2016.                                   November 17, 2015 (80 FR 71751) (‘‘the
                                                     (7) You may view this service information               The Director of the Federal Register                NPRM’’).
                                                  that is incorporated by reference at the                approved the incorporation by reference                  The European Aviation Safety Agency
                                                  National Archives and Records                           of a certain other publication listed in               (EASA), which is the Technical Agent
                                                  Administration (NARA). For information on               this AD as of November 9, 1995 (60 FR                  for the Member States of the European
                                                  the availability of this material at NARA, call         52618, October 10, 1995).                              Union, has issued EASA Airworthiness
                                                  202–741–6030, or go to: http://
                                                  www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-              ADDRESSES: For service information                     Directive 2013–0180, dated August 9,
                                                  locations.html.                                         identified in this final rule, contact                 2013 (referred to after this as the
                                                                                                          Airbus SAS, Airworthiness Office—                      Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness
                                                    Issued in Renton, Washington, on May 31,                                                                     Information, or ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct
                                                  2016.                                                   EAW, 1 Rond Point Maurice Bellonte,
                                                                                                          31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone                 an unsafe condition for certain Airbus
                                                  Michael Kaszycki,                                                                                              Model A300 B4–600, B4–600R, and F4–
                                                                                                          +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61 93 44
                                                  Acting Manager, Transport Airplane                                                                             600R series airplanes, and Model A300
                                                  Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.            51; email account.airworth-eas@
                                                                                                          airbus.com; Internet http://                           C4–605R Variant F airplanes
                                                  [FR Doc. 2016–13545 Filed 6–9–16; 8:45 am]                                                                     (collectively called Model A300–600
                                                                                                          www.airbus.com. You may view this
                                                  BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
                                                                                                          referenced service information at the                  series airplanes). The MCAI states:
                                                                                                          FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate,                      During full-scale fatigue testing, cracks
                                                                                                          1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA.                      were found on the rear spar from certain bolt
                                                  DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION                                                                                   holes at the attachment of the Main Landing
                                                                                                          For information on the availability of
                                                                                                          this material at the FAA, call 425–227–                gear (MLG) forward pick-up fitting and the
                                                  Federal Aviation Administration                                                                                MLG Rib 5 aft.
                                                                                                          1221. It is also available on the Internet                This condition, if not detected and
                                                  14 CFR Part 39                                          at http://www.regulations.gov by                       corrected, could reduce the structural
                                                                                                          searching for and locating Docket No.                  integrity of the aeroplane.
                                                  [Docket No. FAA–2015–4813; Directorate                  FAA–2015–4813.                                            DGAC [Direction Générale de l’Aviation
                                                  Identifier 2013–NM–161–AD; Amendment                                                                           Civile] France issued * * * [an AD] (later
                                                  39–18532; AD 2016–11–05]                                Examining the AD Docket                                revised) to require High Frequency Eddy
                                                  RIN 2120–AA64                                              You may examine the AD docket on                    Current (HFEC) or Ultrasonic (U/S)
                                                                                                          the Internet at http://                                inspections of certain fastener holes where
                                                  Airworthiness Directives; Airbus                                                                               the MLG forward pick-up fitting and MLG
                                                                                                          www.regulations.gov by searching for                   Rib 5 aft are attached to the rear spar.
                                                  Airplanes                                               and locating Docket No. FAA–2015–                         Since DGAC France * * * [issued a
                                                  AGENCY:  Federal Aviation                               4813; or in person at the Docket                       revised AD, which corresponded to FAA AD
                                                  Administration (FAA), Department of                     Management Facility between 9 a.m.                     99–16–01, Amendment 39–11236 (64 FR
                                                                                                          and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,                     40743, July 28, 1999), which superseded
                                                  Transportation (DOT).                                                                                          FAA AD 95–20–02, Amendment 39–9380 (60
                                                                                                          except Federal holidays. The AD docket
                                                  ACTION: Final rule.                                                                                            FR 52618, October 10, 1995)] * * *, a fleet
                                                                                                          contains this AD, the regulatory
                                                                                                                                                                 survey and updated Fatigue and Damage
                                                  SUMMARY:   We are superseding                           evaluation, any comments received, and                 Tolerance analyses have been performed in
                                                  Airworthiness Directive (AD) 99–16–01                   other information. The address for the                 order to substantiate the second A300–600
                                                  for certain Airbus Model A300 B4–600,                   Docket Office (telephone 800–647–5527)                 Extended Service Goal (ESG2) exercise. The
                                                  B4–600R, and F4–600R series airplanes,                  is Docket Management Facility, U.S.                    results of these analyses have shown that the
                                                  and Model A300 C4–605R Variant F                        Department of Transportation, Docket                   threshold and interval must be reduced to
                                                                                                          Operations, M–30, West Building                        allow timely detection of these cracks and
                                                  airplanes (collectively called Model                                                                           accomplishment of an applicable corrective
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                                                  A300–600 series airplanes). AD 99–16–                   Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200
                                                                                                                                                                 action.
                                                  01 required repetitive inspections of                   New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington,                        For the reasons described above, this
                                                  certain bolt holes where parts of the                   DC 20590.                                              [EASA] AD retains the requirements of [the
                                                  main landing gear (MLG) are attached to                 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dan                   revised DGAC France AD], which is
                                                  the wing rear spar, and repair if                       Rodina, Aerospace Engineer,                            superseded, but reduces the related
                                                  necessary. Since we issued AD 99–16–                    International Branch, ANM–116,                         compliance times.
                                                  01, we have determined that the risk of                 Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA,                   The new, reduced threshold for the
                                                  cracking in the wing rear spar is higher                1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA                       initial inspection ranges between 8,900


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                                                  total flight cycles/20,000 total flight                   We also estimate that it will take                   Adoption of the Amendment
                                                  hours, and 34,600 total flight cycles/                  about 226 work-hours per product to                      Accordingly, under the authority
                                                  77,800 total flight hours, depending on                 comply with the new basic                              delegated to me by the Administrator,
                                                  the modification. The grace periods (750                requirements of this AD. The average                   the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as
                                                  or 1,500 landings) for airplanes that                   labor rate is $85 per work-hour. Based                 follows:
                                                  have exceeded the specified thresholds                  on these figures, we estimate the cost of
                                                  are unchanged from those provided in                    this AD on U.S. operators to be                        PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
                                                  AD 99–16–01. The new, reduced                           $1,363,910, or $19,210 per product.                    DIRECTIVES
                                                  intervals for the repetitive inspections                  We have received no definitive data
                                                  range between 4,000 flight cycles/9,000                 that will enable us to provide cost                    ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39
                                                  flight hours (whichever occurs first),                  estimates for the on-condition actions                 continues to read as follows:
                                                  and 8,900 flight cycles/20,000 flight                   specified in this AD.                                      Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
                                                  hours (whichever occurs first),
                                                  depending on the modification. You                      Authority for This Rulemaking                          § 39.13   [Amended]
                                                  may examine the MCAI in the AD                             Title 49 of the United States Code                  ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by
                                                  docket on the Internet at http://                       specifies the FAA’s authority to issue                 removing Airworthiness Directive (AD)
                                                  www.regulations.gov by searching for                    rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I,                  99–16–01, Amendment 39–11236 (64
                                                  and locating Docket No. FAA–2015–                       section 106, describes the authority of                FR 40743, July 28, 1999), and adding the
                                                  4813.                                                   the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII:                 following new AD:
                                                  Comments                                                Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more                 2016–11–05 Airbus: Amendment 39–18532;
                                                                                                          detail the scope of the Agency’s                           Docket No. FAA–2015–4813; Directorate
                                                    We gave the public the opportunity to                 authority.                                                 Identifier 2013–NM–161–AD.
                                                  participate in developing this AD. We
                                                                                                             We are issuing this rulemaking under                (a) Effective Date
                                                  received no comments on the NPRM or
                                                                                                          the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII,               This AD becomes effective July 15, 2016.
                                                  on the determination of the cost to the
                                                                                                          Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701:
                                                  public.                                                                                                        (b) Affected ADs
                                                                                                          General requirements.’’ Under that
                                                  Conclusion                                              section, Congress charges the FAA with                   This AD replaces AD 99–16–01,
                                                                                                          promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in             Amendment 39–11236 (64 FR 40743, July 28,
                                                    We reviewed the available data and                                                                           1999) (‘‘AD 99–16–01’’).
                                                  determined that air safety and the                      air commerce by prescribing regulations
                                                  public interest require adopting this AD                for practices, methods, and procedures                 (c) Applicability
                                                  as proposed except for minor editorial                  the Administrator finds necessary for                     This AD applies to Airbus Model A300 B4–
                                                  changes. We have determined that these                  safety in air commerce. This regulation                601, B4–603, B4–620, and B4–622 airplanes;
                                                                                                          is within the scope of that authority                  Model A300 B4–605R and B4–622R
                                                  minor changes:                                                                                                 airplanes; Model A300 F4–605R airplanes;
                                                    • Are consistent with the intent that                 because it addresses an unsafe condition
                                                                                                          that is likely to exist or develop on                  and Model A300 C4–605R Variant F
                                                  was proposed in the NPRM for                                                                                   airplanes; certificated in any category; all
                                                  correcting the unsafe condition; and                    products identified in this rulemaking                 manufacturer serial numbers.
                                                    • Do not add any additional burden                    action.
                                                                                                                                                                 (d) Subject
                                                  upon the public than was already                        Regulatory Findings
                                                  proposed in the NPRM.                                                                                            Air Transport Association (ATA) of
                                                                                                            We determined that this AD will not                  America Code 57, Wings.
                                                  Related Service Information Under 1                     have federalism implications under                     (e) Reason
                                                  CFR Part 51                                             Executive Order 13132. This AD will                       This AD was prompted by the results of a
                                                    We reviewed Airbus Service Bulletin                   not have a substantial direct effect on                full-scale fatigue test when cracking was
                                                  A300–57–6017, Revision 04, including                    the States, on the relationship between                found on the rear spar of the wing, and the
                                                  Appendix 1, dated February 4, 2011.                     the national government and the States,                subsequent determination that the risk of
                                                  This service information describes                      or on the distribution of power and                    such cracking is higher than initially
                                                  procedures for repetitive inspections of                responsibilities among the various                     determined. We are issuing this AD to detect
                                                  certain bolt holes where parts of the                   levels of government.                                  and correct cracking of the rear spar of the
                                                                                                                                                                 wing, which could result in reduced
                                                  MLG are attached to the wing rear spar,                   For the reasons discussed above, I                   structural integrity of the airplane.
                                                  and repair. This service information is                 certify that this AD:
                                                  reasonably available because the                                                                               (f) Compliance
                                                                                                            1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory
                                                  interested parties have access to it                    action’’ under Executive Order 12866;                     Comply with this AD within the
                                                  through their normal course of business                                                                        compliance times specified, unless already
                                                                                                            2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the           done.
                                                  or by the means identified in the
                                                                                                          DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures
                                                  ADDRESSES section.                                                                                             (g) Retained Inspections and Corrective
                                                                                                          (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979);
                                                                                                                                                                 Actions, With Revised Service Information
                                                  Costs of Compliance                                       3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in
                                                                                                                                                                    This paragraph restates the requirements of
                                                    We estimate that this AD affects 71                   Alaska; and
                                                                                                                                                                 paragraphs (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), and (f) of AD
                                                  airplanes of U.S. registry.                               4. Will not have a significant                       99–16–01 with revised service information
                                                    The actions required by AD 99–16–01                   economic impact, positive or negative,                 and reduced thresholds and repetitive
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                                                  and retained in this AD, take about 226                 on a substantial number of small entities              intervals, for Airbus Model A300 B4–600,
                                                  work-hours per product, at an average                   under the criteria of the Regulatory                   B4–600R, and F4–600R series airplanes, and
                                                  labor rate of $85 per work hour.                        Flexibility Act.                                       Model A300 C4–605R Variant F airplanes;
                                                                                                                                                                 manufacturer serial numbers (MSNs) 252
                                                  Required parts cost about $0 per                        List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39                     through 553 inclusive; except those airplanes
                                                  product. Based on these figures, the                                                                           on which Airbus Modification 07601 has
                                                  estimated cost of the actions that are                    Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation               been accomplished prior to delivery.
                                                  required by AD 99–16–01 is $19,210 per                  safety, Incorporation by reference,                       (1) Perform a high frequency eddy current
                                                  product, per inspection cycle.                          Safety.                                                (HFEC) rototest inspection to detect cracks in



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                                                  certain bolt holes where the main landing               or (g)(2) of this AD, prior to further flight,         (the effective date of AD 99–16–01): Inspect
                                                  gear (MLG) forward pick-up fitting and MLG              accomplish the requirements of either                  within 1,500 landings after September 1,
                                                  rib 5 aft are attached to the rear spar, in             paragraph (g)(3)(i) or (g)(3)(ii) of this AD, as       1999 (the effective date of AD 99–16–01).
                                                  accordance with the Accomplishment                      applicable.                                               (C) For airplanes that have accumulated
                                                  Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A300–              (i) For airplanes on which Airbus                   19,300 total landings or more as of September
                                                  57–6017, Revision 01, including Appendix 1,             Modification 07716 has not been                        1, 1999 (the effective date of AD 99–16–01):
                                                  dated July 25, 1994; or Airbus Service                  accomplished: Oversize the bolt hole by 1/32           Inspect within 750 landings after September
                                                  Bulletin A300–57–6017, Revision 04,                     inch and repeat the HFEC inspection                    1, 1999 (the effective date of AD 99–16–01).
                                                  including Appendix 1, dated February 24,                required by paragraph (g)(1) of this AD, in               (ii) For airplanes on which an HFEC
                                                  2011. As of the effective date of this AD, only         accordance with the Accomplishment                     inspection was performed prior to September
                                                  Airbus Service Bulletin A300–57–6017,                   Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A300–          1, 1999 (the effective date of AD 99–16–01),
                                                  Revision 04, including Appendix 1, dated                57–6017, Revision 01, including Appendix 1,            in accordance with the requirements of
                                                  February 24, 2011, may be used for the                  dated July 25, 1994. After accomplishing the           paragraph (g)(1) of this AD, or in accordance
                                                  actions required by this paragraph.                     oversizing and HFEC inspection, repeat the             with the Accomplishment Instructions of
                                                     (i) For airplanes that have accumulated              inspection, as required by paragraph (g)(2) of         Airbus Service Bulletin A300–57–6017,
                                                  17,300 total landings or less as of November            this AD, at the applicable schedule specified          dated November 22, 1993: Inspect at the time
                                                  9, 1995 (the effective date of AD 95–20–02,             in that paragraph, until the inspection                specified in paragraph (g)(4)(ii)(A) or
                                                  Amendment 39–9380 (60 FR 52618, October                 required by paragraph (g)(4)(ii)(B)(1) or              (g)(4)(ii)(B) of this AD, as applicable.
                                                  10, 1995)) (‘‘AD 95–20–02’’): Inspect prior to          (g)(4)(ii)(B)(2) of this AD has been                      (A) If no cracking was detected during any
                                                  the accumulation of 17,300 total landings, or           accomplished.                                          HFEC inspection accomplished prior to
                                                  within 1,500 landings after November 9,                    (A) If no cracking is detected, install the         September 1, 1999 (the effective date of AD
                                                  1995, whichever occurs later.                           second oversize bolt in accordance with the            99–16–01), and if Airbus Modification 07716
                                                     (ii) For airplanes that have accumulated             Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus                  has not been accomplished: Inspect at the
                                                  17,301 or more total landings, but less than            Service Bulletin A300–57–6017, Revision 01,            time specified in paragraph (g)(4)(ii)(A)(1) or
                                                  19,300 total landings as of November 9, 1995            including Appendix 1, dated July 25, 1994.             (g)(4)(ii)(A)(2) of this AD, as applicable.
                                                  (the effective date of AD 95–20–02): Inspect               (B) If any cracking is detected, repair in             (1) For airplanes having MSNs 465 through
                                                  within 1,500 landings after November 9,                 accordance with a method approved by the               553 inclusive: Inspect within 13,000 landings
                                                  1995.                                                   Manager, International Branch, ANM–116,                after the most recent HFEC inspection, and
                                                     (iii) For airplanes that have accumulated            FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate.                   thereafter at intervals not to exceed 8,900
                                                  19,300 or more total landings as of November               (ii) For airplanes on which Airbus                  landings. Accomplishment of this inspection
                                                  9, 1995 (the effective date of AD 95–20–02):            Modification 07716 has been accomplished:              constitutes terminating action for the
                                                  Inspect within 750 landings after November              Repair in accordance with a method                     repetitive inspection requirement of
                                                  9, 1995 (the effective date of AD 95–20–02).            approved by the Manager, International                 paragraph (g)(2)(i)(A) of this AD.
                                                     (2) If no crack is found during the                  Branch, ANM–116. After repair, repeat the                 (2) For airplanes having MSNs 252 through
                                                  inspection required by paragraph (g)(1) of              inspections as required by paragraph (g)(2) of         464 inclusive: Inspect within 8,400 landings
                                                  this AD, repeat that inspection thereafter at           this AD at the applicable schedule specified           after the most recent HFEC inspection, and
                                                  the time specified in either paragraph (g)(2)(i)        in that paragraph, until the inspection                thereafter at intervals not to exceed 5,500
                                                  or (g)(2)(ii) of this AD, as applicable.                required by paragraph (g)(4)(ii)(B)(1) or              landings. Accomplishment of this inspection
                                                     (i) For airplanes on which Airbus                    (g)(4)(ii)(B)(2) of this AD has been                   constitutes terminating action for the
                                                  Modification 07716 (as specified in Airbus              accomplished.                                          repetitive inspection requirement of
                                                  Service Bulletin A300–57–6020) has not been                (4) Perform an ultrasonic inspection to             paragraph (g)(2)(i)(B) of this AD.
                                                  accomplished: Inspect at the time specified             detect cracks in certain bolt holes where the             (B) If any cracking was detected during any
                                                  in paragraph (g)(2)(i)(A) or (g)(2)(i)(B) of this       MLG forward pick-up fitting and MLG rib 5              HFEC inspection performed prior to the
                                                  AD, as applicable.                                      aft are attached to the rear spar, in                  effective date of this AD, regardless of the
                                                     (A) For airplanes having MSNs 465                    accordance with the Accomplishment                     method of repair, or if Airbus Modification
                                                  through 553 inclusive: Repeat the inspection            Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A300–          07716 has been accomplished: Inspect at the
                                                  at intervals not to exceed 13,000 landings,             57–6017, Revision 03, dated November 19,               time specified in paragraph (g)(4)(ii)(B)(1) or
                                                  until the inspection required by paragraph              1997; or Revision 04, including Appendix 1,            (g)(4)(ii)(B)(2) of this AD, as applicable.
                                                  (g)(4)(ii)(A)(1) of this AD has been                    dated February 24, 2011; at the time specified            (1) For airplanes having MSNs 465 through
                                                  accomplished.                                           in paragraph (g)(4)(i) or (g)(4)(ii) of this AD,       553 inclusive: Inspect within 11,800 landings
                                                     (B) For airplanes having MSNs 252 through            as applicable. As of the effective date of this        after the most recent HFEC inspection, and
                                                  464 inclusive: Repeat the inspection at                 AD, only Airbus Service Bulletin A300–57–              thereafter at intervals not to exceed 8,200
                                                  intervals not to exceed 8,400 landings, until           6017, Revision 04, including Appendix 1,               landings. Accomplishment of this inspection
                                                  the inspection required by paragraph                    dated February 24, 2011, may be used for the           constitutes terminating action for the
                                                  (g)(4)(ii)(A)(2) of this AD has been                    actions in this paragraph.                             repetitive inspection requirement of
                                                  accomplished.                                              (i) For airplanes not inspected prior to            paragraph (g)(3)(i) or (g)(3)(ii) of this AD, as
                                                     (ii) For airplanes on which Airbus                   September 1, 1999 (the effective date of AD            applicable.
                                                  Modification 07716 has been accomplished:               99–16–01), as specified in Airbus Service                 (2) For airplanes having MSNs 252 through
                                                  Inspect at the time specified in either                 Bulletin A300–57–6017, dated November 22,              464 inclusive: Inspect within 10,700 landings
                                                  paragraph (g)(2)(ii)(A) or (g)(2)(ii)(B) of this        1993; or Revision 01, including Appendix 1,            after the initial inspection in accordance with
                                                  AD, as applicable.                                      dated July 25, 1994: Inspect at the time               paragraph (g)(1) of this AD, or within 7,500
                                                     (A) For airplanes having MSNs 465                    specified in paragraph (g)(4)(i)(A), (g)(4)(i)(B),     landings after the most recent HFEC
                                                  through 553 inclusive: Repeat the inspection            or (g)(4)(i)(C) of this AD, as applicable.             inspection, whichever occurs later, and
                                                  at intervals not to exceed 11,800 landings,             Accomplishment of this inspection                      thereafter at intervals not to exceed 4,900
                                                  until the inspection required by paragraph              terminates the requirements of paragraph               landings. Accomplishment of this inspection
                                                  (g)(4)(i)(B) of this AD has been accomplished.          (g)(1) of this AD.                                     constitutes terminating action for the
                                                     (B) For airplanes having MSNs 252 through               (A) For airplanes that have accumulated             repetitive inspection requirement of
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                                                  464 inclusive: Repeat the inspection within             17,300 total landings or fewer as of the               paragraph (g)(3)(i) or (g)(3)(ii) of this AD, as
                                                  10,700 landings following the initial                   effective date of this AD: Inspect prior to the        applicable.
                                                  inspection required by paragraph (g)(1) of              accumulation of 17,300 total landings, or                 (5) If no cracking is detected during the
                                                  this AD, and thereafter at intervals not to             within 1,500 landings after September 1,               ultrasonic inspection required by paragraph
                                                  exceed 7,500 landings, until the inspection             1999 (the effective date of AD 99–16–01),              (g)(4)(i) of this AD, repeat that inspection
                                                  required by paragraph (g)(4)(ii)(B)(2) has been         whichever occurs later.                                thereafter at the time specified in paragraph
                                                  accomplished.                                              (B) For airplanes that have accumulated             (g)(5)(i) or (g)(5)(ii) of this AD, as applicable,
                                                     (3) If any crack is found during the                 17,301 total landings or more but fewer than           until the initial ultrasonic inspection
                                                  inspection required by either paragraph (g)(1)          19,300 total landings as of September 1, 1999          required by paragraph (h) of this AD is done.



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                                                    (i) For airplanes having MSNs 465 through                (i) The term ‘‘flight cycles’’ in the               1149. Information may be emailed to: 9-
                                                  553 inclusive: Repeat the inspection at                 ‘‘Inspection Threshold’’ column is flight              ANM-116-AMOC-REQUESTS@faa.gov.
                                                  intervals not to exceed 8,900 landings.                 cycles accumulated by the airplane after the              (i) Before using any approved AMOC,
                                                    (ii) For airplanes having MSNs 232 through            modification was done.                                 notify your appropriate principal inspector,
                                                  464 inclusive: Repeat the inspection at                    (ii) The term ‘‘flight hours’’ in the               or lacking a principal inspector, the manager
                                                  intervals not to exceed 5,500 landings.                 ‘‘Inspection Threshold’’ column is flight              of the local flight standards district office/
                                                    (6) If any cracking is detected during any            hours accumulated by the airplane after the            certificate holding district office. The AMOC
                                                  inspection performed in accordance with the             modification was done.                                 approval letter must specifically reference
                                                  requirements of paragraph (g)(4) or (g)(5) of              (4) For post-Airbus Modification 07601              this AD.
                                                  this AD: Prior to further flight, repair in             airplanes:                                                (ii) AMOCs approved previously for AD
                                                  accordance with a method approved by the                   (i) The term ‘‘flight cycles’’ in the               99–16–01 are approved as AMOCs for the
                                                  Manager, International Branch, ANM–116; or              ‘‘Inspection Threshold’’ column is total flight        corresponding provisions of this AD.
                                                  the Direction Générale de l’Aviation Civile           cycles accumulated by the airplane.                       (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: As of the
                                                  (or its delegated agent); or the European                  (ii) The term ‘‘flight hours’’ in the               effective date of this AD, for any requirement
                                                  Aviation Safety Agency (EASA); or Airbus’s                                                                     in this AD to obtain corrective actions from
                                                                                                          ‘‘Inspection Threshold’’ column is total flight
                                                  EASA Design Organization Approval (DOA).                                                                       a manufacturer, the action must be
                                                                                                          hours accumulated by the airplane.
                                                    Note 1 to paragraph (g) of this AD: Airbus                                                                   accomplished using a method approved by
                                                  Service Bulletin A300–57–6017, Revision 01,             (i) Repairs                                            the Manager, International Branch, ANM–
                                                  including Appendix 1, dated July 25, 1994;                If any crack is found during any inspection          116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or
                                                  and Airbus Service Bulletin A300–57–6017,               required by paragraph (h) of this AD: Before           EASA; or Airbus’s EASA DOA. If approved
                                                  Revision 04, including Appendix 1, dated                further flight, repair using a method                  by the DOA, the approval must include the
                                                  February 24, 2011; also reference Airbus                approved by the Manager, International                 DOA-authorized signature.
                                                  Service Bulletin A300–57–6020, dated                    Branch, ANM–116, Transport Airplane
                                                  November 22, 1993, as an additional source                                                                     (m) Related Information
                                                                                                          Directorate, FAA; or the EASA; or Airbus’s
                                                  of service information for installation of              EASA DOA.                                                (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing
                                                  oversize studs in the bolt holes.                                                                              Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA
                                                                                                          (j) Non-Terminating Repair                             Airworthiness Directive 2013–0180, dated
                                                  (h) New Repetitive Inspections
                                                                                                             Accomplishment of any repair as required            August 9, 2013, for related information. This
                                                     At the applicable times specified in                 by paragraph (i) of this AD is not terminating         MCAI may be found in the AD docket on the
                                                  paragraph 1.B.(5), ‘‘Accomplishment                     action for the repetitive inspections required         Internet at http://www.regulations.gov
                                                  Timescale,’’ of Airbus Service Bulletin A300–           by paragraph (g) or (h) of this AD.                    searching for and locating Docket No. FAA–
                                                  57–6017, Revision 04, including Appendix 1,                                                                    2015–4813.
                                                  dated February 24, 2011: Do ultrasonic                  (k) Credit for Previous Actions                          (2) Service information identified in this
                                                  inspections to detect cracks in the MLG                    This paragraph provides credit for actions          AD that is not incorporated by reference is
                                                  attachment fitting holes on the wing rear               required by paragraphs (g) and (h) of this AD,         available at the addresses specified in
                                                  spar, in accordance with the                            if those actions were performed before the             paragraphs (n)(5) and (n)(6) of this AD.
                                                  Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus                   effective date of this AD using any of the
                                                  Service Bulletin A300–57–6017, Revision 04,             following service information.                         (n) Material Incorporated by Reference
                                                  including Appendix 1, dated February 24,                   (1) Airbus Service Bulletin A300–57–6017,              (1) The Director of the Federal Register
                                                  2011. Repeat the inspections thereafter at the          dated November 22, 1993, which is not                  approved the incorporation by reference
                                                  applicable intervals specified in paragraph             incorporated by reference in this AD.                  (IBR) of the service information listed in this
                                                  1.B.(5), ‘‘Accomplishment Timescale,’’ of                  (2) Airbus Service Bulletin A300–57–6017,           paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR
                                                  Airbus Service Bulletin A300–57–6017,                                                                          part 51.
                                                                                                          Revision 01, including Appendix 1, dated
                                                  Revision 04, including Appendix 1, dated                                                                          (2) You must use this service information
                                                                                                          July 25, 1994, which was incorporated by
                                                  February 24, 2011. For airplanes modified as                                                                   as applicable to do the actions required by
                                                                                                          reference in AD 95–20–02 and is retained in
                                                  specified in Airbus Service Bulletin A300–                                                                     this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise.
                                                                                                          this AD.
                                                  57–6073, the initial inspection threshold is                                                                      (3) The following service information was
                                                  counted from the completion date of the                    (3) Airbus Service Bulletin A300–57–6017,
                                                                                                          Revision 02, dated January 14, 1997,                   approved for IBR on July 15, 2016.
                                                  modification. Clarification of compliance
                                                                                                          including Appendix 1, dated July 25, 1994,                (i) Airbus Service Bulletin A300–57–6017,
                                                  time terminology used in table 1, ‘‘Structural
                                                                                                          which is not incorporated by reference in this         Revision 04, including Appendix 1, dated
                                                  Inspection Program,’’ of Airbus Service
                                                                                                          AD.                                                    February 24, 2011.
                                                  Bulletin A300–57–6017, Revision 04,
                                                  including Appendix 1, dated February 24,                   (4) Airbus Service Bulletin A300–57–6017,              (ii) Reserved.
                                                  2011, is provided in paragraphs (h)(1)                  Revision 03, including Appendix 1, dated                  (4) The following service information was
                                                  through (h)(4) of this AD. Accomplishment of            November 19, 1997, which was incorporated              approved for IBR on November 9, 1995 (60
                                                  the initial inspection terminates the                   by reference in AD 99–16–01, but is not                FR 52618, October 10, 1995).
                                                  repetitive inspections required by paragraph            retained in this AD.                                      (i) Airbus Service Bulletin A300–57–6017,
                                                  (g)(5) of this AD.                                                                                             Revision 01, including Appendix 1, dated
                                                                                                          (l) Other FAA AD Provisions                            July 25, 1994.
                                                     (1) For pre-Airbus Modification 07716 or
                                                  pre-Airbus Modification 11440 airplanes:                   The following provisions also apply to this            (ii) Reserved.
                                                     (i) The term ‘‘flight cycles’’ in the                AD:                                                       (5) For service information identified in
                                                  ‘‘Inspection Threshold’’ column is total flight            (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance               this AD, contact Airbus SAS, Airworthiness
                                                  cycles accumulated by the airplane.                     (AMOCs): The Manager, International                    Office—EAW, 1 Rond Point Maurice
                                                     (ii) The term ‘‘flight hours’’ in the                Branch, ANM–116, Transport Airplane                    Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France;
                                                  ‘‘Inspection Threshold’’ column is total flight         Directorate, FAA, has the authority to                 telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61
                                                  hours accumulated by the airplane.                      approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested                93 44 51; email account.airworth-eas@
                                                     (2) For post-Airbus Modification 07716               using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19.            airbus.com; Internet http://www.airbus.com.
                                                  airplanes:                                              In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your                (6) You may view this service information
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                                                     (i) The term ‘‘flight cycles’’ in the                request to your principal inspector or local           at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate,
                                                  ‘‘Inspection Threshold’’ column is total flight         Flight Standards District Office, as                   1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For
                                                  cycles accumulated by the airplane.                     appropriate. If sending information directly           information on the availability of this
                                                     (ii) The term ‘‘flight hours’’ in the                to the International Branch, send it to ATTN:          material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221.
                                                  ‘‘Inspection Threshold’’ column is total flight         Dan Rodina, Aerospace Engineer,                           (7) You may view this service information
                                                  hours accumulated by the airplane.                      International Branch, ANM–116, Transport               that is incorporated by reference at the
                                                     (3) For post-Airbus Modification 11440               Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind                   National Archives and Records
                                                  (Airbus Service Bulletin A300–57–6073)                  Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356;                     Administration (NARA). For information on
                                                  airplanes:                                              telephone: 425–227–2125; fax: 425–227–                 the availability of this material at NARA, call



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                                                  202–741–6030, or go to: http://                         and locating Docket No. FAA–2015–                         We do not agree with the commenter.
                                                  www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-              2134; or in person at the Docket                       We believe that the replacement
                                                  locations.html.                                         Management Facility between 9 a.m.                     compliance time of 18 months after the
                                                    Issued in Renton, Washington, on May 18,              and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,                     effective date of this AD is sufficient
                                                  2016.                                                   except Federal holidays. The AD docket                 time since we are allowing even more
                                                  Dionne Palermo,                                         contains this AD, the regulatory                       time than specified in the related
                                                  Acting Manager, Transport Airplane                      evaluation, any comments received, and                 service information. Also, the public has
                                                  Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.            other information. The address for the                 been aware of this safety issue since we
                                                  [FR Doc. 2016–12324 Filed 6–9–16; 8:45 am]              Docket Office (phone: 800–647–5527) is                 first published the first NPRM on June
                                                  BILLING CODE 4910–13–P                                  Document Management Facility, U.S.                     16, 2015 (80 FR 34330). We have not
                                                                                                          Department of Transportation, Docket                   changed the final rule AD action based
                                                                                                          Operations, M–30, West Building                        on this comment.
                                                  DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION                            Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200
                                                                                                          New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington,                     Request To Correct Service Information
                                                  Federal Aviation Administration                         DC 20590.                                                John Barker of B/E Aerospace stated
                                                                                                          FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:                       that Service Bulletin 119003–35–009,
                                                  14 CFR Part 39                                          David Enns, Aerospace Engineer,                        dated November 9, 2015, is incorrectly
                                                                                                          Wichita Aircraft Certification Office,                 referenced as Rev. 009 instead of Rev.
                                                  [Docket No. FAA–2015–2134; Directorate
                                                  Identifier 2015–CE–012–AD; Amendment                    FAA, 1801 S. Airport Road, Room 100,                   000 in the preamble of the SNPRM (81
                                                  39–18547; AD 2016–11–20]                                Wichita, Kansas 67209; phone: (316)                    FR 2131, January 15, 2016). The
                                                                                                          946–4147; fax: (316) 946–4107; email:                  commenter requested the reference to
                                                  RIN 2120–AA64                                           david.enns@faa.gov.                                    the revision number be corrected.
                                                                                                          SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:                               We agree with the commenter.
                                                  Airworthiness Directives; B/E                                                                                  However, on April 12, 2016, Rev. 001 of
                                                  Aerospace Protective Breathing                          Discussion                                             B/E Aerospace Service Bulletin 119003–
                                                  Equipment Part Number 119003–11                                                                                35–009 was released. We are
                                                                                                             We issued a supplemental notice of
                                                  AGENCY:  Federal Aviation                               proposed rulemaking (SNPRM) to                         incorporating the Revision 001, dated
                                                  Administration (FAA), DOT.                              amend 14 CFR part 39 by adding an AD                   April 12, 2016, into the final rule AD
                                                  ACTION: Final rule.                                     that would apply to certain B/E                        action because the procedures for doing
                                                                                                          Aerospace protective breathing                         the inspection and replacement of the
                                                  SUMMARY:   We are adopting a new                        equipment (PBE) that is installed on                   PBE have not changed.
                                                  airworthiness directive (AD) for certain                airplanes. The SNPRM published in the                    We have changed the final rule AD
                                                  B/E Aerospace protective breathing                      Federal Register on January 15, 2016                   action to include the newly revised
                                                  equipment (PBE) that is installed on                    (81 FR 2131). We preceded the SNPRM                    service bulletin and to give credit to
                                                  airplanes. This AD was prompted by a                    with a notice of proposed rulemaking                   owners/operators who may have already
                                                  report of a PBE catching fire upon                      (NPRM) that published in the Federal                   done the required replacement
                                                  activation by a crewmember. This AD                     Register on June 16, 2015 (80 FR 34330).               following B/E Aerospace Service
                                                  requires replacing the PBE. We are                      The NPRM proposed to require                           Bulletin No. 119003–35–009, Rev. 000,
                                                  issuing this AD to correct the unsafe                   inspecting the PBE to determine if the                 dated November 9, 2015, which was
                                                  condition on these products.                            pouch has the proper vacuum seal and                   correctly referenced in paragraph (h) of
                                                  DATES: This AD is effective July 15,
                                                                                                          replacing if necessary. The NPRM was                   the regulatory text in the SNPRM (81 FR
                                                  2016.                                                   prompted by a report of a PBE catching                 2131, January 15, 2016).
                                                     The Director of the Federal Register                 fire upon activation by a crewmember.
                                                                                                                                                                 Conclusion
                                                  approved the incorporation by reference                 The SNPRM proposed to require
                                                                                                          replacement of the PBE following newly                   We reviewed the relevant data,
                                                  of certain publications listed in this AD                                                                      considered the comments received, and
                                                  as of July 15, 2016.                                    issued service information, regardless of
                                                                                                          inspection results. We are issuing this                determined that air safety and the
                                                  ADDRESSES: For service information                                                                             public interest require adopting this AD
                                                                                                          AD to correct the unsafe condition on
                                                  identified in this final rule, contact B/               these products.                                        as proposed except for minor editorial
                                                  E Aerospace, Inc., Commercial Aircraft                                                                         changes. We have determined that these
                                                  Products Group, 10800 Pflumm Road,                      Comments                                               minor changes:
                                                  Lenexa, Kansas 66215; phone: (913)                        We gave the public the opportunity to                  • Are consistent with the intent that
                                                  338–9800; fax: (913) 338–8419; Internet:                participate in developing this AD. We                  was proposed in the SNPRM (81 FR
                                                  www.beaerospace.com. You may view                       have considered the comments received.                 2131, January 15, 2016) for correcting
                                                  this referenced service information at                  We received one anonymous comment                      the unsafe condition; and
                                                  the FAA, Small Airplane Directorate,                    in support of the SNPRM (81 FR 2131,                     • Do not add any additional burden
                                                  901 Locust, Kansas City, Missouri                       January 15, 2016).                                     upon the public than was already
                                                  64106. For information on the                                                                                  proposed in the SNPRM (81 FR 2131,
                                                  availability of this material at the FAA,               Request To Change Compliance Time                      January 15, 2016).
                                                  call (816) 329–4148. It is also available                  Penney Baudin of United Airlines
                                                  on the Internet at http://                              requested a change to the PBE                          Related Service Information Under 1
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                                                  www.regulations.gov by searching for                    replacement compliance time.                           CFR Part 51
                                                  and locating Docket No. FAA–2015–                          The commenter requested a 12-month                    We reviewed B/E Aerospace Service
                                                  2134.                                                   repetitive inspection with a 36-month                  Bulletin No. 119003–35–011, Rev. 000,
                                                                                                          terminating replacement action. The                    dated February 4, 2015, and B/E
                                                  Examining the AD Docket                                 commenter stated that the change would                 Aerospace Service Bulletin 119003–35–
                                                    You may examine the AD docket on                      alleviate restrictive shipping means and               009, Rev. 001, dated April 12, 2016. B/
                                                  the Internet at http://                                 complex distribution of the PBEs since                 E Aerospace Service Bulletin No.
                                                  www.regulations.gov by searching for                    the units contain oxygen generators.                   119003–35–011, Rev. 000, dated


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Document Created: 2018-02-08 07:35:32
Document Modified: 2018-02-08 07:35:32
CategoryRegulatory Information
CollectionFederal Register
sudoc ClassAE 2.7:
GS 4.107:
AE 2.106:
PublisherOffice of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
SectionRules and Regulations
ActionFinal rule.
DatesThis AD becomes effective July 15, 2016.
ContactDan Rodina, Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; telephone: 425-227-2125; fax: 425-227-1149.
FR Citation81 FR 37488 
RIN Number2120-AA64
CFR AssociatedAir Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety

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