81_FR_39095 81 FR 38980 - Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes

81 FR 38980 - Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 115 (June 15, 2016)

Page Range38980-38981
FR Document2016-14115

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 certain Airbus Model A318, A319, and A320 series airplanes; Model A330-200, -200 Freighter, and -300 series airplanes; and Model A340-200, -300, -500, and -600 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.

Federal Register, Volume 81 Issue 115 (Wednesday, June 15, 2016) 
[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 115 (Wednesday, June 15, 2016)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 38980-38981]
From the Federal Register Online  [www.thefederalregister.org]
[FR Doc No: 2016-14115]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2016-6144; Directorate Identifier 2015-NM-088-AD]
RIN 2120-AA64


Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM); extension of comment 
period.

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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 certain Airbus Model A318, A319, and 
A320 series airplanes; Model A330-200, -200 Freighter, and -300 series 
airplanes; and Model A340-200, -300, -500, and -600 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-
6144; 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-2016-6144; 
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 certain Airbus Model A318, A319, and A320 series 
airplanes; Model A330-200, -200 Freighter, and -300 series airplanes; 
and Model A340-200, -300, -500, and -600 series airplanes. The NPRM 
published in the Federal Register on May 3, 2016 (81 FR 26487) (``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-2016-6143, Directorate Identifier 2015-NM-
028-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.
     Docket No. FAA-2016-6145, Directorate Identifier 2015-NM-
056-AD, for certain 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. A4A stated that the 
NPRMs are controversial and could drive substantial costs, especially 
for cargo

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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 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 the NPRM 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-2016-6144 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. 2016-14115 Filed 6-14-16; 8:45 am]
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38980 Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 115 / Wednesday, June 15, 2016 / Proposed Rules 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. 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Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 115 / Wednesday, June 15, 2016 / Proposed Rules 38981 airlines. To be able to prepare informed persons an opportunity to present their www.regulations.gov, including any and meaningful comments with views on the proposed requirements of personal information you provide. We coordinated consensus among its that NPRM. will also post a report summarizing each members, A4A requested a longer DATES: We must receive comments on substantive verbal contact we receive comment period to understand a the NPRM by September 19, 2016. about this proposed AD. number of factors, including related ADDRESSES: You may send comments, Discussion service information, data and safety using the procedures found in 14 CFR analysis of the unsafe condition, and We issued an NPRM to amend 14 CFR 11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following potential costs. part 39 by adding an AD that would methods: We agree with the request, and have • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to apply to certain The Boeing Company determined that it is appropriate to http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the Model 747–400, 747–400D, and 747– extend the comment period for the instructions for submitting comments. 400F series airplanes. The NPRM NPRM to give all interested persons • Fax: 202–493–2251. published in the Federal Register on additional time to examine the proposed • Mail: U.S. Department of May 3, 2016 (81 FR 26490) (‘‘the requirements and submit comments. We Transportation, Docket Operations, M– NPRM’’). The NPRM proposed to have determined that extending the 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room require modifying the fuel quantity comment period until September 19, W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., indicating system (FQIS) to prevent 2016, will not compromise the safety of Washington, DC 20590. development of an ignition source the affected airplanes. • Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail inside the center fuel tank due to The comment period for Docket No. address above between 9 a.m. and 5 electrical fault conditions. FAA–2016–6144 closes September 19, p.m., Monday through Friday, except The NPRM invited comments on 2016. Federal holidays. regulatory, economic, environmental, Because no other portion of the and energy aspects of the proposal. proposal or other regulatory information Examining the AD Docket The NPRM was prompted by fuel has been changed, the entire proposal is You may examine the AD docket on system reviews conducted by the not being republished. the Internet at http:// manufacturer. The actions specified by www.regulations.gov by searching for the NPRM are intended to prevent Issued in Renton, Washington, on June 8, 2016. and locating Docket No. FAA–2016– ignition sources inside the center fuel 6145; or in person at the Docket tank, which, in combination with Michael Kaszycki, Management Facility between 9 a.m. flammable fuel vapors, could result in a Acting Manager, Transport Airplane fuel tank explosion and consequent loss Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket of the airplane. [FR Doc. 2016–14115 Filed 6–14–16; 8:45 am] contains the proposed AD, the Related Rulemaking BILLING CODE 4910–13–P regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and other information. The At the time we issued the NPRM, we street address for the Docket Office issued five other NPRMs that also DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION proposed to require modification of the (phone: 800–647–5527) is in the ADDRESSES section. Comments will be FQIS: Federal Aviation Administration • Docket No. FAA–2016–6139, available in the AD docket shortly after Directorate Identifier 2015–NM–061– 14 CFR Part 39 receipt. AD, for certain The Boeing Company [Docket No. FAA–2016–6145; Directorate FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jon Model 737–600, –700, –700C, –800, Identifier 2015–NM–056–AD] Regimbal, Aerospace Engineer, –900, and –900ER series airplanes. Propulsion Branch, ANM–140S, FAA, • Docket No. FAA–2016–6140, RIN 2120–AA64 Seattle Aircraft Certification Office Directorate Identifier 2015–NM–059– (ACO), 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, AD, for certain The Boeing Company Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing WA 98057–3356; phone: 425–917–6506; Model 777 airplanes. Company Airplanes fax: 425–917–6590; email: • Docket No. FAA–2016–6141, AGENCY: Federal Aviation Jon.Regimbal@faa.gov. Directorate Identifier 2015–NM–048– Administration (FAA), DOT. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: AD, for certain The Boeing Company ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking Comments Invited Model 767 airplanes. (NPRM); extension of comment period. • Docket No. FAA–2016–6143, We invite you to send any written Directorate Identifier 2015–NM–028– SUMMARY: This document announces an relevant data, views, or arguments about AD, for all Airbus Model A300 B4–600, extension of the comment period for the this proposal. Send your comments to B4–600R, and F4–600R series airplanes, above-referenced NPRM, which an address listed under the ADDRESSES and Model A300 C4–605R Variant F proposed the adoption of a new section. Include ‘‘Docket No. FAA– airplanes (collectively called Model airworthiness directive (AD) for certain 2016–6145; Directorate Identifier 2015– A300–600 series airplanes), and Model The Boeing Company Model 747–400, NM–056–AD’’ at the beginning of your A310 series airplanes. 747–400D, and 747–400F series comments. We specifically invite • Docket No. FAA–2016–6144, airplanes. That NPRM invited comments on the overall regulatory, Directorate Identifier 2015–NM–088– comments concerning the proposed ehiers on DSK5VPTVN1PROD with PROPOSALS economic, environmental, and energy AD, for Airbus Model A318, A319, requirement to modify the fuel quantity aspects of this proposed AD. We will A320, and A321 airplanes. indicating system (FQIS) to prevent consider all comments received by the development of an ignition source closing date and may amend this Actions Since Previous NPRM Was inside the center fuel tank due to proposed AD because of those Issued electrical fault conditions. This comments. Since we issued the NPRM, we have extension of the comment period is We will post all comments we received a request from Airlines for necessary to provide all interested receive, without change, to http:// America (A4A) to extend the comment VerDate Sep<11>2014 14:37 Jun 14, 2016 Jkt 238001 PO 00000 Frm 00007 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 E:\FR\FM\15JNP1.SGM 15JNP1


Document Created: 2016-06-15 02:21:06
Document Modified: 2016-06-15 02:21:06
CategoryRegulatory Information
CollectionFederal Register
sudoc ClassAE 2.7:
GS 4.107:
AE 2.106:
PublisherOffice of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
SectionProposed Rules
ActionNotice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM); extension of comment period.
DatesWe must receive comments on the NPRM by September 19, 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 38980 
RIN Number2120-AA64
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