81 FR 39541 - Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 117 (June 17, 2016)

Page Range		39541-39543
FR Document		2016-13105
We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Airbus Model A330-200, -200 Freighter, and -300 series airplanes; and all Airbus Model A340-200, -300, -500, and -600 series airplanes. This AD was prompted by reports of chafing of the feeder cable at the pylon- wing junction due to vibration; one report revealed that the cable loom plastic support bracket of the G-route was broken due to vibration; and another report revealed wire chafing due to clamp damage. This AD requires modifying the cable loom support bracket of the G-route of the inboard pylons at the pylon-wing junction. We are issuing this AD to prevent chafing of the wiring in the pylon-wing area, which could result in an electrical short circuit near a flammable fluid vapor zone, and consequent fire or fuel tank explosion.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2016-3988; Directorate Identifier 2015-NM-130-AD; 
Amendment 39-18546; AD 2016-11-19]
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 adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain 
Airbus Model A330-200, -200 Freighter, and -300 series airplanes; and 
all Airbus Model A340-200, -300, -500, and -600 series airplanes. This 
AD was prompted by reports of chafing of the feeder cable at the pylon-
wing junction due to vibration; one report revealed that the cable loom 
plastic support bracket of the G-route was broken due to vibration; and 
another report revealed wire chafing due to clamp damage. This AD 
requires modifying the cable loom support bracket of the G-route of the 
inboard pylons at the pylon-wing junction. We are issuing this AD to 
prevent chafing of the wiring in the pylon-wing area, which could 
result in an electrical short circuit near a flammable fluid vapor 
zone, and consequent fire or fuel tank explosion.

DATES: This AD is effective July 22, 2016.
    The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by 
reference of certain publications listed in this AD as of July 22, 
2016.

ADDRESSES: For service information identified in this final rule, 
contact Airbus SAS, Airworthiness Office--EAL, 1 Rond Point Maurice 
Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax 
+33 5 61 93 45 80; email [email protected]; Internet 
http://www.airbus.com. 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-2016-
3988.

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-
3988; 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 street address for the Docket Office (telephone 
800-647-5527) is Docket Management Facility, U.S. Department of 
Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, 
Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Vladimir Ulyanov, Aerospace Engineer, 
International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; telephone 425-227-1138; 
fax 425-227-1149.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

Discussion

    We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR 
part 39 by adding an AD that would apply to certain Airbus Model A330-
200, -200 Freighter, and -300 series airplanes; and all Airbus Model 
A340-200, -300, -500, and -600 series airplanes. The NPRM published in 
the Federal Register on March 1, 2016 (81 FR 10549) (``the NPRM''). The 
NPRM was prompted by reports of chafing of the feeder cable at the 
pylon-wing junction due to vibration; one report revealed that the 
cable loom plastic support bracket of the G-route was broken due to 
vibration; and another report revealed wire chafing due to clamp 
damage. The NPRM proposed to require modifying the cable loom support 
bracket of the G-route of the inboard pylons at the pylon-wing 
junction. We are issuing this AD to prevent chafing of the wiring in 
the pylon-wing area, which could result in an electrical short circuit 
near a flammable fluid vapor zone, and consequent fire or fuel tank 
explosion.
    The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical 
Agent for the Member States of the European Union, has issued EASA 
Airworthiness Directive 2015-0142, dated July 17, 2015 (referred to 
after this as the Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or 
``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for certain Airbus Model 
A330-200, -200 Freighter, and -300 series airplanes; and all Airbus 
Model A340-200, -300, -500, and -600 series airplanes. The MCAI states:

    Two events have been reported of feeder cable chafing at the 
pylon-wing junction on A330 aeroplanes. Inspection of the affected 
area for the first event revealed that the bracket supporting the 
cables G-route, made in plastic, was broken. The second event was 
due to clamp damage. Failure of support bracket and/or damage of 
clamp led to the feeder cables gradually chafing away at the cut-out 
edge by vibration. Due to design similarity, A340 aeroplanes are 
also affected by this issue.
    This condition, if not corrected, could create a short circuit, 
in combination with fuel vapour on [the] ground, possibly resulting 
in a fire or explosion.
    To address this unsafe condition, Airbus developed modifications 
to be embodied in service through Airbus Service Bulletin (SB) A330-
92-3132, SB A340-92-4100 or SB A340-92-5066, as applicable to 
aeroplane type and model.
    For the reasons described above, this [EASA] AD requires the 
embodiment of these modifications [of the cable loom support bracket 
of the G-route of the inboard pylons] at the pylon/wing junction in 
[left-hand] LH and [right-hand] RH wings.

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-2016-
3988.

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.

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Conclusion

    We reviewed the relevant 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 the following Airbus service information:
     Service Bulletin A330-92-3132, Revision 01, dated May 21, 
2015.
     Service Bulletin A340-92-4100, Revision 01, dated May 21, 
2015.
     Service Bulletin A340-92-5066, dated June 25, 2014.
    This service information describes procedures for modifying the 
cable loom support bracket of the G-route of the inboard pylons at the 
pylon-wing junction. 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 90 airplanes of U.S. registry.
    We also estimate that it takes about 8 work-hours per product to 
comply with the modification requirements of this AD. Required parts 
will cost about $900 per product. The average labor rate is $85 per 
work-hour. Based on these figures, we estimate the cost for the 
inspection specified in this AD on U.S. operators to be $142,200, or 
$1,580 per product.
    According to the manufacturer, some of the costs of this AD may be 
covered under warranty, thereby reducing the cost impact on affected 
individuals. We do not control warranty coverage for affected 
individuals. As a result, we have included all costs in our cost 
estimate.

Authority for This Rulemaking

    Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to 
issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the 
authority of the FAA Administrator. ``Subtitle VII: Aviation 
Programs,'' describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's 
authority.
    We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in 
``Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: General 
requirements.'' Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with 
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing 
regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator 
finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within 
the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition 
that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this 
rulemaking action.

Regulatory Findings

    We determined that this AD will not have federalism implications 
under Executive Order 13132. This AD will not have a substantial direct 
effect on the States, on the relationship between the national 
government and the States, or on the distribution of power and 
responsibilities among the various levels of government.
    For the reasons discussed above, I certify that this AD:
    1. Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive Order 
12866;
    2. Is not a ``significant rule'' under the DOT Regulatory Policies 
and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979);
    3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska; and
    4. Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or 
negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria 
of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39

    Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by 
reference, Safety.

Adoption of the Amendment

    Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the 
Administrator, the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows:

PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

0
1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows:

    Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.


Sec.  39.13  [Amended]

0
2. The FAA amends Sec.  39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness 
directive (AD):

2016-11-19 Airbus: Amendment 39-18546; Docket No. FAA-2016-3988; 
Directorate Identifier 2015-NM-130-AD.

(a) Effective Date

    This AD is effective July 22, 2016.

(b) Affected ADs

    None.

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to the airplanes identified in paragraphs (c)(1) 
and (c)(2) of this AD, certificated in any category, all 
manufacturer serial numbers.
    (1) Airbus Model A330-201, -202, -203, -223, -223F, -243, -243F, 
-301, -302, -303, -321, -322, -323, -341, -342, and -343 airplanes; 
except airplanes on which Airbus Modification 203672 has been 
embodied in production.
    (2) Airbus Model A340-211, -212, -213, -311, -312, -313, -541, 
and -642 airplanes.

(d) Subject

    Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 25, Equipment/
Furnishings.

(e) Reason

    This AD was prompted by reports of chafing of the feeder cable 
at the pylon-wing junction due to vibration; one report revealed 
that the cable loom plastic support bracket of the G-route was 
broken due to vibration; and another report revealed wire chafing 
due to clamp damage. We are issuing this AD to prevent chafing of 
the wiring in the pylon-wing area, which could result in an 
electrical short circuit near a flammable fluid vapor zone, and 
consequent fire or fuel tank explosion.

(f) Compliance

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

(g) Modification of the Feeder Cable

    Within 18 months after the effective date of this AD: Modify the 
cable loom support bracket of the G-route 7701VB in the left-hand 
side of the inboard pylon, and the G-route 7702VB in the right-hand 
side of the inboard pylon, located at the pylon-wing junction, in 
accordance with the applicable service information specified in 
paragraphs (g)(1), (g)(2), and (g)(3) of this AD.
    (1) Airbus Service Bulletin A330-92-3132, Revision 01, dated May 
21, 2015.
    (2) Airbus Service Bulletin A340-92-4100, Revision 01, dated May 
21, 2015.
    (3) Airbus Service Bulletin A340-92-5066, dated June 25, 2014.

(h) Credit for Previous Actions

    This paragraph provides credit for the modification required by 
paragraph (g) of this AD, if the modification was performed before 
the effective date of this AD using Airbus Service Bulletin A330-92-
3132, dated June 19, 2014; or Airbus Service Bulletin A340-92-4100, 
dated June 19, 2014; as applicable. This service information is not 
incorporated by reference in this AD.

(i) 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

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appropriate. If sending information directly to the International 
Branch, send it to ATTN: Vladimir Ulyanov, Aerospace Engineer, 
International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; telephone 425-227-1138; 
fax 425-227-1149. Information may be emailed to: [email protected]. Before using any approved AMOC, notify your 
appropriate principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, 
the manager of the local flight standards district office/
certificate holding district office. The AMOC approval letter must 
specifically reference this AD.
    (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any requirement in this AD 
to obtain corrective actions from a manufacturer, the action must be 
accomplished using a method approved by the Manager, International 
Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or the 
European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA); or Airbus's EASA Design 
Organization Approval (DOA). If approved by the DOA, the approval 
must include the DOA-authorized signature.
    (3) Required for Compliance (RC): If any service information 
contains procedures or tests that are identified as RC, those 
procedures and tests must be done to comply with this AD; any 
procedures or tests that are not identified as RC are recommended. 
Those procedures and tests that are not identified as RC may be 
deviated from using accepted methods in accordance with the 
operator's maintenance or inspection program without obtaining 
approval of an AMOC, provided the procedures and tests identified as 
RC can be done and the airplane can be put back in an airworthy 
condition. Any substitutions or changes to procedures or tests 
identified as RC require approval of an AMOC.

(j) Related Information

    (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information 
(MCAI) EASA Airworthiness Directive 2015-0142, dated July 17, 2015, 
for related information. This MCAI may be found in the AD docket on 
the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and 
locating Docket No. FAA-2016-3988.
    (2) Service information identified in this AD that is not 
incorporated by reference is available at the addresses specified in 
paragraphs (k)(4) and (k)(5) of this AD.

(k) 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 22, 2016.
    (i) Airbus Service Bulletin A330-92-3132, Revision 01, dated May 
21, 2015.
    (ii) Airbus Service Bulletin A340-92-4100, Revision 01, dated 
May 21, 2015.
    (iii) Airbus Service Bulletin A340-92-5066, dated June 25, 2014.
    (4) For service information identified in this AD, contact 
Airbus SAS, Airworthiness Office--EAL, 1 Rond Point Maurice 
Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96; 
fax +33 5 61 93 45 80; email [email protected]; 
Internet http://www.airbus.com.
    (5) 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.
    (6) You may view this service information that is incorporated 
by reference at the National Archives and Records Administration 
(NARA). For information on the availability of this material at 
NARA, call 202-741-6030, or go to: http://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html.

    Issued in Renton, Washington, on May 26, 2016.
Michael Kaszycki,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification 
Service.
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applicability and legal effect, most of which 80; email airworthiness.A330-A340@ inboard pylons at the pylon-wing
are keyed to and codified in the Code of airbus.com; Internet http:// junction. We are issuing this AD to
Federal Regulations, which is published under www.airbus.com. You may view this prevent chafing of the wiring in the
50 titles pursuant to 44 U.S.C. 1510.
referenced service information at the pylon-wing area, which could result in
The Code of Federal Regulations is sold by FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, an electrical short circuit near a
the Superintendent of Documents. Prices of 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. flammable fluid vapor zone, and
new books are listed in the first FEDERAL For information on the availability of consequent fire or fuel tank explosion.
REGISTER issue of each week. this material at the FAA, call 425–227– The European Aviation Safety Agency
1221. It is also available on the Internet (EASA), which is the Technical Agent
at http://www.regulations.gov by for the Member States of the European
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION searching for and locating Docket No. Union, has issued EASA Airworthiness
FAA–2016–3988. Directive 2015–0142, dated July 17,
Federal Aviation Administration
Examining the AD Docket 2015 (referred to after this as the
14 CFR Part 39 Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness
You may examine the AD docket on
Information, or ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct
[Docket No. FAA–2016–3988; Directorate the Internet at http://
an unsafe condition for certain Airbus
Identifier 2015–NM–130–AD; Amendment www.regulations.gov by searching for
Model A330–200, –200 Freighter, and
39–18546; AD 2016–11–19] and locating Docket No. FAA–2016–
–300 series airplanes; and all Airbus
3988; or in person at the Docket
RIN 2120–AA64 Model A340–200, –300, –500, and –600
Management Facility between 9 a.m.
series airplanes. The MCAI states:
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
except Federal holidays. The AD docket Two events have been reported of feeder
Airplanes
contains this AD, the regulatory cable chafing at the pylon-wing junction on
AGENCY: Federal Aviation evaluation, any comments received, and A330 aeroplanes. Inspection of the affected
Administration (FAA), Department of other information. The street address for area for the first event revealed that the
Transportation (DOT). bracket supporting the cables G-route, made
the Docket Office (telephone 800–647–
in plastic, was broken. The second event was
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due to clamp damage. Failure of support
U.S. Department of Transportation, bracket and/or damage of clamp led to the
SUMMARY: We are adopting a new Docket Operations, M–30, West feeder cables gradually chafing away at the
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140, cut-out edge by vibration. Due to design
Airbus Model A330–200, –200 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., similarity, A340 aeroplanes are also affected
Freighter, and –300 series airplanes; and Washington, DC 20590. by this issue.
all Airbus Model A340–200, –300, –500, FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: This condition, if not corrected, could
and –600 series airplanes. This AD was Vladimir Ulyanov, Aerospace Engineer, create a short circuit, in combination with
prompted by reports of chafing of the International Branch, ANM–116, fuel vapour on [the] ground, possibly
feeder cable at the pylon-wing junction Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, resulting in a fire or explosion.
due to vibration; one report revealed 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA To address this unsafe condition, Airbus
that the cable loom plastic support 98057–3356; telephone 425–227–1138; developed modifications to be embodied in
bracket of the G-route was broken due fax 425–227–1149. service through Airbus Service Bulletin (SB)
to vibration; and another report revealed A330–92–3132, SB A340–92–4100 or SB
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: A340–92–5066, as applicable to aeroplane
wire chafing due to clamp damage. This
AD requires modifying the cable loom Discussion type and model.
support bracket of the G-route of the For the reasons described above, this
We issued a notice of proposed [EASA] AD requires the embodiment of these
inboard pylons at the pylon-wing rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
junction. We are issuing this AD to modifications [of the cable loom support
part 39 by adding an AD that would bracket of the G-route of the inboard pylons]
prevent chafing of the wiring in the apply to certain Airbus Model A330– at the pylon/wing junction in [left-hand] LH
pylon-wing area, which could result in 200, –200 Freighter, and –300 series and [right-hand] RH wings.
an electrical short circuit near a airplanes; and all Airbus Model A340–
flammable fluid vapor zone, and 200, –300, –500, and –600 series You may examine the MCAI in the AD
consequent fire or fuel tank explosion. airplanes. The NPRM published in the docket on the Internet at http://
DATES: This AD is effective July 22, Federal Register on March 1, 2016 (81 www.regulations.gov by searching for
2016. FR 10549) (‘‘the NPRM’’). The NPRM and locating Docket No. FAA–2016–
The Director of the Federal Register was prompted by reports of chafing of 3988.
approved the incorporation by reference the feeder cable at the pylon-wing Comments
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of certain publications listed in this AD junction due to vibration; one report
as of July 22, 2016. revealed that the cable loom plastic We gave the public the opportunity to
ADDRESSES: For service information support bracket of the G-route was participate in developing this AD. We
identified in this final rule, contact broken due to vibration; and another received no comments on the NPRM or
Airbus SAS, Airworthiness Office— report revealed wire chafing due to on the determination of the cost to the
EAL, 1 Rond Point Maurice Bellonte, clamp damage. The NPRM proposed to public.

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Conclusion General requirements.’’ Under that (c) Applicability
We reviewed the relevant data and section, Congress charges the FAA with This AD applies to the airplanes identified
determined that air safety and the promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in in paragraphs (c)(1) and (c)(2) of this AD,
air commerce by prescribing regulations certificated in any category, all manufacturer
public interest require adopting this AD serial numbers.
as proposed, except for minor editorial for practices, methods, and procedures
the Administrator finds necessary for (1) Airbus Model A330–201, –202, –203,
changes. We have determined that these –223, –223F, –243, –243F, –301, –302, –303,
minor changes: safety in air commerce. This regulation –321, –322, –323, –341, –342, and –343
• Are consistent with the intent that is within the scope of that authority airplanes; except airplanes on which Airbus
was proposed in the NPRM for because it addresses an unsafe condition Modification 203672 has been embodied in
correcting the unsafe condition; and that is likely to exist or develop on production.
• Do not add any additional burden products identified in this rulemaking (2) Airbus Model A340–211, –212, –213,
action. –311, –312, –313, –541, and –642 airplanes.
upon the public than was already
proposed in the NPRM. Regulatory Findings (d) Subject
Related Service Information Under 1 Air Transport Association (ATA) of
We determined that this AD will not America Code 25, Equipment/Furnishings.
CFR Part 51 have federalism implications under
We reviewed the following Airbus Executive Order 13132. This AD will (e) Reason
service information: not have a substantial direct effect on This AD was prompted by reports of
• Service Bulletin A330–92–3132, the States, on the relationship between chafing of the feeder cable at the pylon-wing
Revision 01, dated May 21, 2015. the national government and the States, junction due to vibration; one report revealed
• Service Bulletin A340–92–4100, that the cable loom plastic support bracket of
or on the distribution of power and
the G-route was broken due to vibration; and
Revision 01, dated May 21, 2015. responsibilities among the various another report revealed wire chafing due to
• Service Bulletin A340–92–5066, levels of government. clamp damage. We are issuing this AD to
dated June 25, 2014. For the reasons discussed above, I prevent chafing of the wiring in the pylon-
This service information describes certify that this AD: wing area, which could result in an electrical
procedures for modifying the cable loom 1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory short circuit near a flammable fluid vapor
support bracket of the G-route of the action’’ under Executive Order 12866; zone, and consequent fire or fuel tank
inboard pylons at the pylon-wing explosion.
2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the
junction. This service information is DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures (f) Compliance
reasonably available because the (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); Comply with this AD within the
interested parties have access to it 3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in compliance times specified, unless already
through their normal course of business Alaska; and done.
or by the means identified in the 4. Will not have a significant
ADDRESSES section.
(g) Modification of the Feeder Cable
economic impact, positive or negative,
Within 18 months after the effective date
Costs of Compliance on a substantial number of small entities of this AD: Modify the cable loom support
under the criteria of the Regulatory bracket of the G-route 7701VB in the left-
We estimate that this AD affects 90
Flexibility Act. hand side of the inboard pylon, and the G-
airplanes of U.S. registry.
We also estimate that it takes about 8 route 7702VB in the right-hand side of the
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 inboard pylon, located at the pylon-wing
work-hours per product to comply with junction, in accordance with the applicable
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
the modification requirements of this service information specified in paragraphs
safety, Incorporation by reference,
AD. Required parts will cost about $900 (g)(1), (g)(2), and (g)(3) of this AD.
Safety.
per product. The average labor rate is (1) Airbus Service Bulletin A330–92–3132,
$85 per work-hour. Based on these Adoption of the Amendment Revision 01, dated May 21, 2015.
figures, we estimate the cost for the (2) Airbus Service Bulletin A340–92–4100,
Accordingly, under the authority Revision 01, dated May 21, 2015.
inspection specified in this AD on U.S. delegated to me by the Administrator,
operators to be $142,200, or $1,580 per (3) Airbus Service Bulletin A340–92–5066,
the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as dated June 25, 2014.
product. follows:
According to the manufacturer, some (h) Credit for Previous Actions
of the costs of this AD may be covered PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS This paragraph provides credit for the
under warranty, thereby reducing the DIRECTIVES modification required by paragraph (g) of this
cost impact on affected individuals. We AD, if the modification was performed before
do not control warranty coverage for ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 the effective date of this AD using Airbus
affected individuals. As a result, we Service Bulletin A330–92–3132, dated June
continues to read as follows:
have included all costs in our cost 19, 2014; or Airbus Service Bulletin A340–
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. 92–4100, dated June 19, 2014; as applicable.
estimate. This service information is not incorporated
§ 39.13 [Amended] by reference in this AD.
Authority for This Rulemaking
Title 49 of the United States Code ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding (i) Other FAA AD Provisions
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue the following new airworthiness The following provisions also apply to this
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, directive (AD): AD:
section 106, describes the authority of 2016–11–19 Airbus: Amendment 39–18546; (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance
the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII: Docket No. FAA–2016–3988; Directorate (AMOCs): The Manager, International
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Identifier 2015–NM–130–AD. Branch, ANM–116, Transport Airplane
Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more
Directorate, FAA, has the authority to
detail the scope of the Agency’s (a) Effective Date approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested
authority. This AD is effective July 22, 2016. using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19.
We are issuing this rulemaking under In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your
the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII, (b) Affected ADs request to your principal inspector or local
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: None. Flight Standards District Office, as

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appropriate. If sending information directly Office—EAL, 1 Rond Point Maurice Bellonte, The Director of the Federal Register
to the International Branch, send it to ATTN: 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone +33 approved the incorporation by reference
Vladimir Ulyanov, Aerospace Engineer, 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61 93 45 80; email of certain publications listed in this AD
International Branch, ANM–116, Transport airworthiness.A330-A340@airbus.com; as of July 22, 2016.
Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Internet http://www.airbus.com.
Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356; (5) You may view this service information ADDRESSES: For service information
telephone 425–227–1138; fax 425–227–1149. at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, identified in this final rule, contact
Information may be emailed to: 9-ANM-116- 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For Fokker Services B.V., Technical
AMOC-REQUESTS@faa.gov. Before using information on the availability of this Services Dept., P.O. Box 1357, 2130 EL
any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221. Hoofddorp, the Netherlands; telephone
principal inspector, or lacking a principal (6) You may view this service information +31 (0)88–6280–350; fax +31 (0)88–
inspector, the manager of the local flight that is incorporated by reference at the 6280–111; email
standards district office/certificate holding National Archives and Records
district office. The AMOC approval letter Administration (NARA). For information on
technicalservices@fokker.com; Internet
must specifically reference this AD. the availability of this material at NARA, call http://www.myfokkerfleet.com. You may
(2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any 202–741–6030, or go to: http:// view this referenced service information
requirement in this AD to obtain corrective www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr- at the FAA, Transport Airplane
actions from a manufacturer, the action must locations.html. Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW.,
be accomplished using a method approved
Issued in Renton, Washington, on May 26, Renton, WA. For information on the
by the Manager, International Branch, ANM– availability of this material at the FAA,
2016.
116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or call 425–227–1221. It is also available
the European Aviation Safety Agency Michael Kaszycki,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
on the Internet at http://
(EASA); or Airbus’s EASA Design
Organization Approval (DOA). If approved by Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. www.regulations.gov by searching for
the DOA, the approval must include the [FR Doc. 2016–13105 Filed 6–16–16; 8:45 am]
and locating Docket No. FAA–2015–
DOA-authorized signature. 8467.
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
(3) Required for Compliance (RC): If any Examining the AD Docket
service information contains procedures or
tests that are identified as RC, those You may examine the AD docket on
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
procedures and tests must be done to comply the Internet at http://
with this AD; any procedures or tests that are www.regulations.gov by searching for
Federal Aviation Administration
not identified as RC are recommended. Those and locating Docket No. FAA–2015–
procedures and tests that are not identified 8467; or in person at the Docket
as RC may be deviated from using accepted 14 CFR Part 39
Management Facility between 9 a.m.
methods in accordance with the operator’s
maintenance or inspection program without [Docket No. FAA–2015–8467; Directorate and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
obtaining approval of an AMOC, provided Identifier 2014–NM–107–AD; Amendment except Federal holidays. The AD docket
the procedures and tests identified as RC can 39–18541; AD 2016–11–14] contains this AD, the regulatory
be done and the airplane can be put back in evaluation, any comments received, and
an airworthy condition. Any substitutions or RIN 2120–AA64 other information. The street address for
changes to procedures or tests identified as the Docket Office (telephone 800–647–
RC require approval of an AMOC. Airworthiness Directives; Fokker
5527) is Docket Management Facility,
Services B.V. Airplanes
(j) Related Information U.S. Department of Transportation,
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing AGENCY: Federal Aviation Docket Operations, M–30, West
Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA Administration (FAA), Department of Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140,
Airworthiness Directive 2015–0142, dated Transportation (DOT). 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
July 17, 2015, for related information. This ACTION: Final rule. Washington, DC 20590.
MCAI may be found in the AD docket on the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tom
Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by SUMMARY: We are adopting a new Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer,
searching for and locating Docket No. FAA– airworthiness directive (AD) for all International Branch, ANM–116,
2016–3988. Fokker Services B.V. Model F.28 Mark
(2) Service information identified in this
Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA,
1000, 2000, 3000, and 4000 airplanes. 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA
AD that is not incorporated by reference is
available at the addresses specified in
This AD was prompted by a design 98057–3356; telephone 425–227–1137;
paragraphs (k)(4) and (k)(5) of this AD. review that revealed no controlled fax 425–227–1149.
bonding provisions are present on a SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
(k) Material Incorporated by Reference number of critical locations inside the
(1) The Director of the Federal Register fuel tanks or connected to the walls of Discussion
approved the incorporation by reference the fuel tanks. This AD requires We issued a notice of proposed
(IBR) of the service information listed in this installing additional and improved
paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
bonding provisions in the fuel tanks and part 39 by adding an AD that would
part 51.
(2) You must use this service information
revising the airplane maintenance or apply to all Fokker Services B.V. Model
as applicable to do the actions required by inspection program, as applicable, by F.28 Mark 1000, 2000, 3000, and 4000
this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise. incorporating fuel airworthiness airplanes. The NPRM published in the
(3) The following service information was limitation items and critical design Federal Register on January 20, 2016
approved for IBR on July 22, 2016. configuration control limitations (81 FR 3051) (‘‘the NPRM’’).
(i) Airbus Service Bulletin A330–92–3132, (CDCCLs). We are issuing this AD to The European Aviation Safety Agency
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Revision 01, dated May 21, 2015. prevent an ignition source in the fuel (EASA), which is the Technical Agent
(ii) Airbus Service Bulletin A340–92–4100, tank vapor space, which could result in
Revision 01, dated May 21, 2015.
for the Member States of the European
a fuel tank explosion and consequent Union, has issued EASA Airworthiness
(iii) Airbus Service Bulletin A340–92–
5066, dated June 25, 2014.
loss of the airplane. Directive 2014–0108, dated May 8, 2014
(4) For service information identified in DATES: This AD is effective July 22, (referred to after this the Mandatory
this AD, contact Airbus SAS, Airworthiness 2016. Continuing Airworthiness Information,

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Category		Regulatory Information
Collection		Federal Register
sudoc Class		AE 2.7: GS 4.107: AE 2.106:
Publisher		Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
Section		Rules and Regulations
Action		Final rule.
Dates		This AD is effective July 22, 2016.
Contact		Vladimir Ulyanov, Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; telephone 425-227-1138; fax 425-227-1149.
FR Citation		81 FR 39541
RIN Number		2120-AA64
CFR Associated		Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety
81 FR 39541 - Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes

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