81 FR 38979 - Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 115 (June 15, 2016)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 115 (June 15, 2016)
| Page Range | 38979-38980 | |
| FR Document | 2016-14116 |
[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 115 (Wednesday, June 15, 2016)] [Proposed Rules] [Pages 38979-38980] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2016-14116] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2016-6143; Directorate Identifier 2015-NM-028-AD] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM); extension of comment period. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: This document announces an extension of the comment period for the above-referenced NPRM, which proposed the adoption of a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all 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), and Model A310 series airplanes. That NPRM invited comments concerning the proposed requirement to modify the fuel quantity indicating system (FQIS) to prevent development of an ignition source inside the center fuel tank due to electrical fault conditions. This extension of the comment period is necessary to provide all interested persons an opportunity to present their views on the proposed requirements of that NPRM. DATES: We must receive comments on the NPRM by September 19, 2016. ADDRESSES: You may send comments, using the procedures found in 14 CFR 11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following methods:Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments. Fax: 202-493-2251. Mail: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590. Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail address above between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. Examining the AD Docket You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2016- 6143; 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 the proposed AD, the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and other information. The street address for the Docket Office (phone: 800-647-5527) is in the ADDRESSES section. Comments will be available in the AD docket shortly after receipt. 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: Comments Invited We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or arguments about this proposal. Send your comments to an address listed under the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2016-6143; Directorate Identifier 2015-NM-028-AD'' at the beginning of your comments. We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory, economic, environmental, and energy aspects of this proposed AD. We will consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend this proposed AD because of those comments. We will post all comments we receive, without change, to http://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information you provide. We will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal contact we receive about this proposed AD. Discussion We issued an NPRM to amend 14 CFR part 39 by adding an AD that would apply to all 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), and Model A310 series airplanes. The NPRM published in the Federal Register on May 3, 2016 (81 FR 26493) (``the NPRM''). The NPRM proposed to require modifying the fuel quantity indicating system (FQIS) to prevent development of an ignition source inside the center fuel tank due to electrical fault conditions. The NPRM invited comments on regulatory, economic, environmental, and energy aspects of the proposal. The NPRM was prompted by fuel system reviews conducted by the manufacturer. The actions specified by the NPRM are intended to prevent ignition sources inside the center fuel tank, which, in combination with flammable fuel vapors, could result in a fuel tank explosion and consequent loss of the airplane. Related Rulemaking At the time we issued the NPRM, we issued five other NPRMs that also proposed to require modification of the FQIS: Docket No. FAA-2016-6139, Directorate Identifier 2015-NM- 061-AD, for certain The Boeing Company Model 737-600, -700, -700C, - 800, -900, and -900ER series airplanes. Docket No. FAA-2016-6140, Directorate Identifier 2015-NM- 059-AD, for certain The Boeing Company Model 777 airplanes. Docket No. FAA-2016-6141, Directorate Identifier 2015-NM- 048-AD, for certain The Boeing Company Model 767 airplanes. Docket No. FAA-2016-6144, Directorate Identifier 2015-NM- 088-AD, for certain Airbus Model A318, A319, A320, and A321 airplanes. Docket No. FAA-2016-6145, Directorate Identifier 2015-NM- 056-AD, for The Boeing Company Model 747 airplanes. Actions Since Previous NPRM Was Issued Since we issued the NPRM, we have received a request from Airlines for America (A4A) to extend the comment period for some of the NPRMs referenced above. A4A stated that the NPRMs are controversial and could drive substantial costs, especially for cargo airlines. To be able to prepare informed and meaningful comments with coordinated consensus among its members, A4A requested a longer comment period to understand a number of factors, including related service information, data and safety [[Page 38980]] analysis of the unsafe condition, and potential costs. We agree with the request, and have determined that it is appropriate to extend the comment period for all of the NPRMs to give all interested persons additional time to examine the proposed requirements and submit comments. We have determined that extending the comment period until September 19, 2016, will not compromise the safety of the affected airplanes. The comment period for Docket No. FAA-2016-6143 closes September 19, 2016. Because no other portion of the proposal or other regulatory information has been changed, the entire proposal is not being republished. Issued in Renton, Washington, on June 8, 2016. Michael Kaszycki, Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2016-14116 Filed 6-14-16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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NPRM to give all interested persons • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to and Model A300 C4–605R Variant F
additional time to examine the proposed http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the airplanes (collectively called Model
requirements and submit comments. We instructions for submitting comments. A300–600 series airplanes), and Model
have determined that extending the • Fax: 202–493–2251. A310 series airplanes. The NPRM
comment period until September 19, • Mail: U.S. Department of published in the Federal Register on
2016, will not compromise the safety of Transportation, Docket Operations, M– May 3, 2016 (81 FR 26493) (‘‘the
the affected airplanes. 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room NPRM’’). The NPRM proposed to
The comment period for Docket No. W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., require modifying the fuel quantity
FAA–2016–6140 closes September 19, Washington, DC 20590. indicating system (FQIS) to prevent
2016. • Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail development of an ignition source
Because no other portion of the address above between 9 a.m. and 5 inside the center fuel tank due to
proposal or other regulatory information p.m., Monday through Friday, except electrical fault conditions.
has been changed, the entire proposal is Federal holidays. The NPRM invited comments on
not being republished. Examining the AD Docket regulatory, economic, environmental,
Issued in Renton, Washington, on June 8, You may examine the AD docket on and energy aspects of the proposal.
2016. the Internet at http:// The NPRM was prompted by fuel
Michael Kaszycki, www.regulations.gov by searching for system reviews conducted by the
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane and locating Docket No. FAA–2016– manufacturer. The actions specified by
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. 6143; or in person at the Docket the NPRM are intended to prevent
[FR Doc. 2016–14113 Filed 6–14–16; 8:45 am] Management Facility between 9 a.m. ignition sources inside the center fuel
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, tank, which, in combination with
except Federal holidays. The AD docket flammable fuel vapors, could result in a
contains the proposed AD, the fuel tank explosion and consequent loss
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION regulatory evaluation, any comments of the airplane.
received, and other information. The Related Rulemaking
Federal Aviation Administration street address for the Docket Office
(phone: 800–647–5527) is in the At the time we issued the NPRM, we
14 CFR Part 39 issued five other NPRMs that also
ADDRESSES section. Comments will be
[Docket No. FAA–2016–6143; Directorate available in the AD docket shortly after proposed to require modification of the
Identifier 2015–NM–028–AD] receipt. FQIS:
• Docket No. FAA–2016–6139,
RIN 2120–AA64 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dan
Directorate Identifier 2015–NM–061–
Rodina, Aerospace Engineer,
AD, for certain The Boeing Company
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus International Branch, ANM–116,
Model 737–600, –700, –700C, –800,
Airplanes Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA,
–900, and –900ER series airplanes.
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA
AGENCY: Federal Aviation 98057–3356; telephone 425–227–2125; • Docket No. FAA–2016–6140,
Administration (FAA), DOT. fax 425–227–1149. Directorate Identifier 2015–NM–059–
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking AD, for certain The Boeing Company
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
(NPRM); extension of comment period. Model 777 airplanes.
Comments Invited • Docket No. FAA–2016–6141,
SUMMARY: This document announces an Directorate Identifier 2015–NM–048–
extension of the comment period for the We invite you to send any written
relevant data, views, or arguments about AD, for certain The Boeing Company
above-referenced NPRM, which Model 767 airplanes.
proposed the adoption of a new this proposal. Send your comments to
an address listed under the ADDRESSES • Docket No. FAA–2016–6144,
airworthiness directive (AD) for all Directorate Identifier 2015–NM–088–
Airbus Model A300 B4–600, B4–600R, section. Include ‘‘Docket No. FAA–
2016–6143; Directorate Identifier 2015– AD, for certain Airbus Model A318,
and F4–600R series airplanes, and A319, A320, and A321 airplanes.
Model A300 C4–605R Variant F NM–028–AD’’ at the beginning of your
comments. We specifically invite • Docket No. FAA–2016–6145,
airplanes (collectively called Model Directorate Identifier 2015–NM–056–
A300–600 series airplanes), and Model comments on the overall regulatory,
economic, environmental, and energy AD, for The Boeing Company Model 747
A310 series airplanes. That NPRM airplanes.
invited comments concerning the aspects of this proposed AD. We will
proposed requirement to modify the fuel consider all comments received by the Actions Since Previous NPRM Was
quantity indicating system (FQIS) to closing date and may amend this Issued
prevent development of an ignition proposed AD because of those
comments. Since we issued the NPRM, we have
source inside the center fuel tank due to received a request from Airlines for
We will post all comments we
electrical fault conditions. This America (A4A) to extend the comment
receive, without change, to http://
extension of the comment period is period for some of the NPRMs
www.regulations.gov, including any
necessary to provide all interested referenced above. A4A stated that the
personal information you provide. We
persons an opportunity to present their NPRMs are controversial and could
will also post a report summarizing each
views on the proposed requirements of drive substantial costs, especially for
ehiers on DSK5VPTVN1PROD with PROPOSALS
substantive verbal contact we receive
that NPRM. cargo airlines. To be able to prepare
about this proposed AD.
DATES: We must receive comments on informed and meaningful comments
the NPRM by September 19, 2016. Discussion with coordinated consensus among its
ADDRESSES: You may send comments, We issued an NPRM to amend 14 CFR members, A4A requested a longer
using the procedures found in 14 CFR part 39 by adding an AD that would comment period to understand a
11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following apply to all Airbus Model A300 B4–600, number of factors, including related
methods: B4–600R, and F4–600R series airplanes, service information, data and safety
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analysis of the unsafe condition, and ADDRESSES: You may send comments, Discussion
potential costs. using the procedures found in 14 CFR We issued an NPRM to amend 14 CFR
We agree with the request, and have 11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following part 39 by adding an AD that would
determined that it is appropriate to methods: apply to certain Airbus Model A318,
extend the comment period for all of the • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to A319, and A320 series airplanes; Model
NPRMs to give all interested persons http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the A330–200, –200 Freighter, and –300
additional time to examine the proposed instructions for submitting comments. series airplanes; and Model A340–200,
requirements and submit comments. We • Fax: 202–493–2251. –300, –500, and –600 series airplanes.
have determined that extending the • Mail: U.S. Department of The NPRM published in the Federal
comment period until September 19, Transportation, Docket Operations, M– Register on May 3, 2016 (81 FR 26487)
2016, will not compromise the safety of 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room (‘‘the NPRM’’). The NPRM proposed to
the affected airplanes. W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., require modifying the fuel quantity
The comment period for Docket No. Washington, DC 20590. indicating system (FQIS) to prevent
FAA–2016–6143 closes September 19,
• Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail development of an ignition source
2016.
address above between 9 a.m. and 5 inside the center fuel tank due to
Because no other portion of the
p.m., Monday through Friday, except electrical fault conditions.
proposal or other regulatory information
Federal holidays. The NPRM invited comments on
has been changed, the entire proposal is
regulatory, economic, environmental,
not being republished. Examining the AD Docket and energy aspects of the proposal.
Issued in Renton, Washington, on June 8, You may examine the AD docket on The NPRM was prompted by fuel
2016. the Internet at http:// system reviews conducted by the
Michael Kaszycki, www.regulations.gov by searching for manufacturer. The actions specified by
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane and locating Docket No. FAA–2016– the NPRM are intended to prevent
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. 6144; or in person at the Docket ignition sources inside the center fuel
[FR Doc. 2016–14116 Filed 6–14–16; 8:45 am] Management Facility between 9 a.m. tank, which, in combination with
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, flammable fuel vapors, could result in a
except Federal holidays. The AD docket fuel tank explosion and consequent loss
contains the proposed AD, the of the airplane.
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION regulatory evaluation, any comments Related Rulemaking
received, and other information. The
Federal Aviation Administration street address for the Docket Office At the time we issued the NPRM, we
(phone: 800–647–5527) is in the issued five other NPRMs that also
14 CFR Part 39 proposed to require modification of the
ADDRESSES section. Comments will be
[Docket No. FAA–2016–6144; Directorate available in the AD docket shortly after FQIS:
Identifier 2015–NM–088–AD] receipt. • Docket No. FAA–2016–6139,
Directorate Identifier 2015–NM–061–
RIN 2120–AA64 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dan
AD, for certain The Boeing Company
Rodina, Aerospace Engineer,
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model 737–600, –700, –700C, –800,
International Branch, ANM–116,
Airplanes –900, and –900ER series airplanes.
Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA,
• Docket No. FAA–2016–6140,
AGENCY: Federal Aviation 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA
Directorate Identifier 2015–NM–059–
Administration (FAA), DOT. 98057–3356; telephone 425–227–2125;
AD, for certain The Boeing Company
fax 425–227–1149.
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking Model 777 airplanes.
(NPRM); extension of comment period. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: • Docket No. FAA–2016–6141,
Comments Invited Directorate Identifier 2015–NM–048–
SUMMARY: This document announces an AD, for certain The Boeing Company
extension of the comment period for the We invite you to send any written Model 767 airplanes.
above-referenced NPRM, which relevant data, views, or arguments about • Docket No. FAA–2016–6143,
proposed the adoption of a new this proposal. Send your comments to Directorate Identifier 2015–NM–028–
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain an address listed under the ADDRESSES AD, for all Airbus Model A300 B4–600,
Airbus Model A318, A319, and A320 section. Include ‘‘Docket No. FAA– B4–600R, and F4–600R series airplanes,
series airplanes; Model A330–200, –200 2016–6144; Directorate Identifier 2015– and Model A300 C4–605R Variant F
Freighter, and –300 series airplanes; and NM–028–AD’’ at the beginning of your airplanes (collectively called Model
Model A340–200, –300, –500, and –600 comments. We specifically invite A300–600 series airplanes), and Model
series airplanes. That NPRM invited comments on the overall regulatory, A310 series airplanes.
comments concerning the proposed economic, environmental, and energy • Docket No. FAA–2016–6145,
requirement to modify the fuel quantity aspects of this proposed AD. We will Directorate Identifier 2015–NM–056–
indicating system (FQIS) to prevent consider all comments received by the AD, for certain The Boeing Company
development of an ignition source closing date and may amend this Model 747 airplanes.
inside the center fuel tank due to proposed AD because of those
electrical fault conditions. This comments. Actions Since Previous NPRM Was
ehiers on DSK5VPTVN1PROD with PROPOSALS
extension of the comment period is We will post all comments we Issued
necessary to provide all interested receive, without change, to http:// Since we issued the NPRM, we have
persons an opportunity to present their www.regulations.gov, including any received a request from Airlines for
views on the proposed requirements of personal information you provide. We America (A4A) to extend the comment
that NPRM. will also post a report summarizing each period. A4A stated that the NPRMs are
DATES: We must receive comments on substantive verbal contact we receive controversial and could drive
the NPRM by September 19, 2016. about this proposed AD. substantial costs, especially for cargo
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| Category | Regulatory Information | |
| Collection | Federal Register | |
| sudoc Class | AE 2.7: GS 4.107: AE 2.106: | |
| Publisher | Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration | |
| Section | Proposed Rules | |
| Action | Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM); extension of comment period. | |
| Dates | We must receive comments on the NPRM by September 19, 2016. | |
| 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. | |
| FR Citation | 81 FR 38979 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 |
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