81 FR 40160 - Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 119 (June 21, 2016)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 119 (June 21, 2016)
| Page Range | 40160-40164 | |
| FR Document | 2016-14317 |
[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 119 (Tuesday, June 21, 2016)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 40160-40164] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2016-14317] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2016-7263; Directorate Identifier 2016-NM-072-AD; Amendment 39-18564; AD 2016-12-15] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of Transportation (DOT). ACTION: Final rule; request for comments. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: We are superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2016-07-30 for all Airbus Model A330-200, -200 Freighter, and -300 series airplanes, and all Airbus Model A340-200, -300, -500, and -600 series airplanes. For certain airplanes, AD 2016-07-30 required replacing certain Angle of Attack (AOA) sensors (probes) with certain new AOA sensors. For certain other airplanes, AD 2016-07-30 also required inspections and functional heat testing of certain AOA sensors for discrepancies, and replacement if necessary. This new AD requires the same actions as AD 2016-07-30. This new AD was prompted by a report of a typographical error in the regulatory text of AD 2016-07-30. We are issuing this AD to prevent erroneous AOA information and Alpha Protection (Alpha Prot) activation due to blocked AOA probes, which could result in a continuous nose-down command and consequent loss of control of the airplane. DATES: This AD is effective July 6, 2016. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of certain publications listed in this AD as of May 18, 2016 (81 FR 21722, April 13, 2016). We must receive comments on this AD by August 5, 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: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. 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- 7263. 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- 7263; 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 Operations office (telephone 800-647-5527) is in the ADDRESSES section. Comments will be available in the AD docket shortly after receipt. 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 On March 26, 2016, we issued AD 2016-07-30, Amendment 39-18475 (81 FR 21722, April 13, 2016) (``AD 2016-07-30''), for all Airbus Model A330-200, -200 Freighter, and -300 series airplanes; and all Airbus Model A340-200, -300, -500, and -600 series airplanes. AD 2016-07-30 was prompted by a report of blockage of AOA probes during climb, leading to activation of the Alpha Prot while the Mach number increased. This activation could cause a continuous nose-down pitch rate that cannot be stopped with backward sidestick input, even in the full backward position. For certain airplanes, AD 2016-07-30 required replacing certain AOA sensors (probes) with certain new AOA sensors. For certain other airplanes, AD 2016-07-30 also required inspections and functional heat testing of certain AOA sensors for discrepancies, and replacement if necessary. We issued AD 2016-07-30 to prevent erroneous AOA information and Alpha Prot activation due to blocked AOA probes, which could result in a continuous nose-down command and loss of control of the airplane. Since we issued AD 2016-07-30, we received a report of a typographical error in the regulatory text of AD 2016-07-30. Paragraph (l) of AD 2016-07-30 inadvertently referred to paragraph (g) and should have referred to paragraph (j), ``Repetitive Inspections/Tests of Certain Thales AOA Sensors.'' The intent of paragraph (l) of AD 2016- 07-30 was to give credit for doing the [[Page 40161]] actions required by paragraph (j) of AD 2016-07-30 using earlier revisions of the service information specified in paragraph (j) of AD 2016-07-30. We have changed paragraph (l) of this AD to refer to paragraph (j) of this AD. The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical Agent for the Member States of the European Union, has issued EASA Airworthiness Directive 2015-0134, dated July 8, 2015 (referred to after this as the Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or ``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for all Airbus Model A330-200, -200 Freighter, and -300 series airplanes; and all Model A340-200, -300, -500, and -600 series airplanes. The MCAI states: An occurrence was reported where an Airbus A321 aeroplane encountered a blockage of two Angle of Attack (AOA) probes during climb, leading to activation of the Alpha Protection (Alpha Prot) while the Mach number increased. The flight crew managed to regain full control and the flight landed uneventfully. It was determined that the affected AOA probes are also fitted on A330 and A340 aeroplanes. When Alpha Prot is activated due to blocked AOA probes, the flight control laws order a continuous nose down pitch rate that, in a worst case scenario, cannot be stopped with backward sidestick inputs, even in the full backward position. If the Mach number increases during a nose down order, the AOA value of the Alpha Prot will continue to decrease. As a result, the flight control laws will continue to order a nose down pitch rate, even if the speed is above minimum selectable speed, known as VLS. This condition, if not corrected, could result in loss of control of the aeroplane. Investigation results indicated that aeroplanes equipped with certain UTC Aerospace (UTAS, formerly known as Goodrich) AOA sensors, or equipped with certain SEXTANT/THOMSON AOA sensors, appear to have a greater susceptibility to adverse environmental conditions than aeroplanes equipped with the latest Thales AOA sensor, Part Number (P/N) C16291AB, which was designed to improve AOA indication behaviour in heavy rain conditions. Having determined that replacement of these AOA sensors is necessary to achieve and maintain the required safety level of the aeroplane, EASA issued [an AD * * *], to require modification of the aeroplanes by replacement of the affected P/N sensors, and, after modification, prohibits (re-) installation of those P/N AOA sensors. That [EASA] AD also required repetitive detailed visual inspections (DET) and functional heating tests of certain Thales AOA sensors and provided an optional terminating action for those inspections. Since EASA AD 2015-0089 was issued, based on further analysis results, Airbus issued Operators Information Transmission (OIT) Ref. 999.0017/15 Revision 1, instructing operators to speed up the removal from service of UTAS P/N 0861ED2 AOA sensors. For the reasons described above, this [EASA] AD retains the requirements of EASA [AD * * *], which is superseded, but reduces the compliance times for aeroplanes with UTAS P/N 0861ED2 AOA sensors installed. You may examine the MCAI on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2016-7263. Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 Airbus has issued the following service information: Service Bulletin A330-34-3215, Revision 03, dated July 23, 2015. Service Bulletin A330-34-3228, dated October 7, 2009. Service Bulletin A330-34-3315, dated March 26, 2015. Service Bulletin A340-34-4215, Revision 03, dated July 27, 2015. Service Bulletin A340-34-4234, dated October 7, 2009. Service Bulletin A340-34-4294, dated March 26, 2015. Service Bulletin A340-34-5062, Revision 02, dated July 24, 2015. Service Bulletin A340-34-5070, dated October 9, 2009. Service Bulletin A340-34-5105, dated March 26, 2015. The service information describes procedures for replacing certain pitot probes with certain new pitot probes. The service information also describes procedures for inspections and functional heat testing of certain pitot probes, and replacement if necessary. 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. FAA's Determination and Requirements of This AD This product has been approved by the aviation authority of another country, and is approved for operation in the United States. Pursuant to our bilateral agreement with the State of Design Authority, we have been notified of the unsafe condition described in the MCAI and service information referenced above. We are issuing this AD because we evaluated all pertinent information and determined the unsafe condition exists and is likely to exist or develop on other products of these same type designs. FAA's Justification and Determination of the Effective Date We are superseding AD 2016-07-30 to correct a typographical error in the regulatory text. No other changes have been made to AD 2016-07- 30. Therefore, we determined that notice and opportunity for public comment are unnecessary. Comments Invited This AD is a final rule that involves requirements affecting flight safety, and we did not precede it by notice and opportunity for public comment. We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or arguments about this AD. Send your comments to an address listed under the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2016-7263; Directorate Identifier 2016-NM-072-AD'' at the beginning of your comments. We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory, economic, environmental, and energy aspects of this AD. We will consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend this 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 AD. Costs of Compliance We estimate that this AD affects 55 airplanes of U.S. registry. We estimate the following costs to comply with this AD: Estimated Costs ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cost on U.S. Action Labor cost Parts cost Cost per product operators ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Replacement....................... 5 work-hours x $85 $0 $425................. $23,375 per hour = $425. Inspection/test................... 3 work-hours x $85 0 $255 per inspection/ 14,025 per hour = $255. test cycle. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [[Page 40162]] We have received no definitive data that will enable us to provide a cost estimate for the on-condition actions specified in this AD. Authority for This Rulemaking Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the authority of the FAA Administrator. ``Subtitle VII: Aviation Programs,'' describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's authority. We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in ``Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: General requirements.'' Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this rulemaking action. Regulatory Findings We determined that this AD will not have federalism implications under Executive Order 13132. This AD will not have a substantial direct effect on the States, on the relationship between the national government and the States, or on the distribution of power and responsibilities among the various levels of government. For the reasons discussed above, I certify that this AD: 1. Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive Order 12866; 2. Is not a ``significant rule'' under the DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); 3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska; and 4. Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by reference, Safety. Adoption of the Amendment Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator, the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows: PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES 0 1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows: Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. Sec. 39.13 [Amended] 0 2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by removing airworthiness directive AD 2016-07-30, Amendment 39-18475 (81 FR 21722, April 13, 2016), and adding the following new AD: 2016-12-15 Airbus: Amendment 39-18564. Docket No. FAA-2016-7263; Directorate Identifier 2016-NM-072-AD. (a) Effective Date This AD is effective July 6, 2016. (b) Affected ADs This AD replaces AD 2016-07-30, Amendment 39-18475 (81 FR 21722, April 13, 2016) (``AD 2016-07-30''). (c) Applicability This AD applies to the airplanes, certificated in any category, identified in paragraphs (c)(1) and (c)(2) of this AD, 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. (2) Airbus Model A340-211, -212, -213, -311, -312, -313, -541, and -642 airplanes. (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 34, Navigation. (e) Reason This AD was prompted by a report of blockage of two Angle of Attack (AOA) probes during climb, leading to activation of the Alpha Protection (Alpha Prot) while the Mach number increased. This activation could cause a continuous nose-down pitch rate that cannot be stopped with backward sidestick input, even in the full backward position. We are issuing this AD to prevent erroneous AOA information and Alpha Prot activation due to blocked AOA probes, which could result in a continuous nose-down command and consequent loss of control of the airplane. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Retained Replacement of Certain UTC Aerospace (UTAS) AOA Sensors With No Changes This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (g) of AD 2016-07-30, with no changes. For airplanes on which any UTAS AOA sensor having part number (P/N) 0861ED or P/N 0861ED2 is installed: At the applicable time specified in paragraph (h) of this AD, replace all Captain and First Officer AOA sensors (probes) having P/ N 0861ED or 0861ED2 with AOA sensors having Thales P/N C16291AB, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of the applicable service information identified in paragraph (g)(1), (g)(2), or (g)(3) of this AD. (1) Airbus Service Bulletin A330-34-3315, dated March 26, 2015 (for Model A330 airplanes). (2) Airbus Service Bulletin A340-34-4294, dated March 26, 2015 (for Model A340-200 and -300 airplanes). (3) Airbus Service Bulletin A340-34-5105, dated March 26, 2015 (for Model A340-500 and -600 airplanes). (h) Retained Compliance Times for the Requirements of Paragraph (g) of This AD With No Changes This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (h) of AD 2016-07-30, with no changes. Do the actions required by paragraph (g) of this AD at the applicable time specified in paragraph (h)(1) or (h)(2) of this AD. (1) For airplanes with AOA sensors having P/N 0861ED: Within 22 months after May 18, 2016 (the effective date of AD 2016-07-30). (2) For airplanes with AOA sensors having P/N 0861ED2: Within 7 months after May 18, 2016 (the effective date of AD 2016-07-30). (i) Retained Replacement of Certain SEXTANT/THOMSON AOA Sensors With No Changes This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (i) of AD 2016-07-30, with no changes. For airplanes on which any SEXTANT/ THOMSON AOA sensor having P/N 45150320 is installed: Within 22 months after May 18, 2016 (the effective date of AD 2016-07-30), replace all SEXTANT/THOMSON AOA sensors (probes) having P/N 45150320 with AOA sensors having Thales P/N C16291AB, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of the applicable service information identified in paragraph (i)(1) or (i)(2) of this AD. (1) Airbus Service Bulletin A330-34-3228, dated October 7, 2009 (for Model A330 airplanes). (2) Airbus Service Bulletin A340-34-4234, dated October 7, 2009 (for Model A340-200 and -300 airplanes). (j) Retained Repetitive Inspections/Tests of Certain Thales AOA Sensors With No Changes This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (j) of AD 2016-07-30, with no changes. For airplanes on which one or more Thales AOA sensor having P/N C16291AA is installed: Before the accumulation of 17,000 total flight hours on the AOA sensor since first installation on an airplane, or within 6 months after May 18, 2016 (the effective date of AD 2016-07-30), whichever occurs later; and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 3,800 flight hours; do a detailed inspection of the three AOA sensors at FINs 3FP1, 3FP2, and 3FP3 for discrepancies (e.g., the vane of the sensor does not deice properly), and a functional heating test of each AOA sensor having P/N C16291AA, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of the applicable service information identified in paragraph (j)(1), (j)(2), or (j)(3) of this AD. (1) Airbus Service Bulletin A330-34-3215, Revision 03, dated July 23, 2015 (for Model A330 airplanes). [[Page 40163]] (2) Airbus Service Bulletin A340-34-4215, Revision 03, dated July 27, 2015 (for Model A340-200 and -300 airplanes). (3) Airbus Service Bulletin A340-34-5062, Revision 02, dated July 24, 2015 (for Model A340-500 and -600 airplanes). (k) Retained Corrective Actions With No Changes This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (k) of AD 2016-07-30, with no changes. If any discrepancy is found during any inspection required by paragraph (j) of this AD, or if any test is failed during the heating test required by paragraph (j) of this AD: Before further flight, replace all affected AOA sensors with sensors identified in paragraph (k)(1) or (k)(2) of this AD, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of the applicable service information identified in paragraph (j)(1), (j)(2), or (j)(3) of this AD. (1) Replace with AOA sensors having Thales P/N C16291AA, on which the inspection and test required by paragraph (j) of this AD were passed. (2) Replace with AOA sensors having Thales P/N C16291AB. (l) Retained Credit for Previous Actions With a Change to a Paragraph Reference This paragraph restates the credit provided in paragraph (l) of AD 2016-07-30, with a change to a paragraph reference. This paragraph provides credit for the actions required by paragraph (j) of this AD, if those actions were performed before May 18, 2016 (the effective date of AD 2016-07-30), using the applicable service information specified in paragraphs (l)(1), (l)(2), and (l)(3) of this AD, which are not incorporated by reference in this AD. (1) Airbus Service Bulletin A330-34-3215, Revision 02, dated March 29, 2010. (2) Airbus Service Bulletin A340-34-4215, Revision 02, dated March 29, 2010. (3) Airbus Service Bulletin A340-34-5062, Revision 01, dated March 29, 2010. (m) Retained Airplanes Excluded From Certain Requirements With No Changes This paragraph restates the exception specified in paragraph (m) of AD 2016-07-30, with no changes. (1) The actions specified in paragraphs (g), (i), (j), and (k) of this AD are not required, provided that the conditions specified in paragraphs (m)(1)(i), (m)(1)(ii), and (m)(1)(iii) of this AD are met. (i) Airbus Modification 58555 (installation of Thales P/N C16291AB AOA sensors) has been embodied in production. (ii) Airbus Modification 46921 (installation of UTAS AOA sensors) has not been embodied in production. (iii) No AOA sensor having SEXTANT/THOMSON P/N 45150320 or UTAS P/N 0861ED or P/N 0861ED2 has been installed on the airplane since date of issuance of the original airworthiness certificate or date of issuance of the original export certificate of airworthiness. (2) The actions specified in paragraphs (g) and (i) of this AD are not required, provided that all conditions specified in paragraphs (m)(2)(i), (m)(2)(ii), and (m)(2)(iii) of this AD are met. (i) Only AOA sensors with part numbers approved after the effective date of this AD have been installed. (ii) The AOA sensor part number is approved by the Manager, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA); or Airbus's EASA Design Organization Approval (DOA). (iii) The installation is accomplished in accordance with airplane modification instructions approved by the Manager, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; the EASA; or Airbus's EASA DOA. (n) Retained Optional Terminating Modification With No Changes This paragraph restates the optional action specified in paragraph (n) of AD 2016-07-30, with no changes. Replacement of all Thales AOA sensors having P/N C16291AA with Thales AOA sensors having P/N C16291AB, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of the applicable service information identified in paragraph (n)(1), (n)(2), or (n)(3) of this AD, terminates the repetitive inspections and functional heating tests required by paragraph (j) of this AD. (1) Airbus Service Bulletin A330-34-3228, dated October 7, 2009 (for Model A330 airplanes). (2) Airbus Service Bulletin A340-34-4234, dated October 7, 2009 (for Model A340-200 and -300 airplanes). (3) Airbus Service Bulletin A340-34-5070, dated October 9, 2009 (for Model A340-500 and -600 airplanes). (o) Retained Parts Installation Prohibitions With No Changes This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (o) of AD 2016-07-30, with no changes. (1) For airplanes on which only Thales P/N C16291AB AOA sensors are installed as of May 18, 2016 (the effective date of AD 2016-07- 30): No person may install, on any airplane, a Thales AOA sensor having P/N C16291AA as of May 18, 2016. (2) For airplanes on which the modification specified in paragraph (n) of this AD has been done: No person may install, on any airplane, a Thales AOA sensor having P/N C16291AA after accomplishing the specified modification. (3) For airplanes on which Thales P/N C16291AA or P/N C16291AB AOA sensors are installed as of May 18, 2016 (the effective date of AD 2016-07-30): No person may install, on any airplane, a UTAS AOA sensor having P/N 0861ED or P/N 0861ED2, or a SEXTANT/THOMSON AOA sensor having P/N 45150320, as of May 18, 2016. (4) For airplanes on which the replacement required by paragraph (i) of this AD has been done: No person may install, on any airplane, a UTAS AOA sensor having P/N 0861ED or P/N 0861ED2, or a SEXTANT/THOMSON AOA sensor having P/N 45150320, after accomplishing the replacement. (5) For airplanes on which the replacement required by paragraph (g) of this AD has been done: No person may install, on any airplane, a UTAS AOA sensor having P/N 0861ED or P/N 0861ED2, or a SEXTANT/THOMSON AOA sensor having P/N 45150320, after accomplishing the replacement, except that a UTAS AOA sensor having P/N 0861ED may be installed in the standby position of that airplane. (p) Other FAA AD Provisions The following provisions also apply to this AD: (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your request to your principal inspector or local Flight Standards District Office, as appropriate. If sending information directly to the International Branch, send it to ATTN: Vladimir Ulyanov, Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; telephone 425-227-1138; fax 425-227-1149. Information may be emailed to: [email protected]. Before using any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager of the local flight standards district office/certificate holding district office. The AMOC approval letter must specifically reference this AD. (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any requirement in this AD to obtain corrective actions from a manufacturer, the action must be accomplished using a method approved by the Manager, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or the EASA; or Airbus's EASA DOA. If approved by the DOA, the approval must include the DOA-authorized signature. (3) Required for Compliance (RC): If any service information contains procedures or tests that are identified as RC, those procedures and tests must be done to comply with this AD; any procedures or tests that are not identified as RC are recommended. Those procedures and tests that are not identified as RC may be deviated from using accepted methods in accordance with the operator's maintenance or inspection program without obtaining approval of an AMOC, provided the procedures and tests identified as RC can be done and the airplane can be put back in an airworthy condition. Any substitutions or changes to procedures or tests identified as RC require approval of an AMOC. (q) Related Information (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA Airworthiness Directive 2015-0134, dated July 8, 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-2016-7263. (2) Service information identified in this AD that is not incorporated by reference is available at the addresses specified in paragraphs (r)(4) and (r)(5) of this AD. (r) Material Incorporated by Reference (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference (IBR) of the service information listed in this [[Page 40164]] 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 May 18, 2016 (81 FR 21722, April 13, 2016). (i) Airbus Service Bulletin A330-34-3215, Revision 03, dated July 23, 2015. (ii) Airbus Service Bulletin A330-34-3228, dated October 7, 2009. (iii) Airbus Service Bulletin A330-34-3315, dated March 26, 2015. (iv) Airbus Service Bulletin A340-34-4215, Revision 03, dated July 27, 2015. (v) Airbus Service Bulletin A340-34-4234, dated October 7, 2009. (vi) Airbus Service Bulletin A340-34-4294, dated March 26, 2015. (vii) Airbus Service Bulletin A340-34-5062, Revision 02, dated July 24, 2015. (viii) Airbus Service Bulletin A340-34-5070, dated October 9, 2009. (ix) Airbus Service Bulletin A340-34-5105, dated March 26, 2015. (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 June 9, 2016. 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2010. 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA
(3) For Turbomeca S.A. service information DATES: This AD is effective July 6, 2016.
The Director of the Federal Register 98057–3356; telephone 425–227–1138;
identified in this AD, contact Turbomeca fax 425–227–1149.
S.A., 40220 Tarnos, France; phone: (33) 05 59 approved the incorporation by reference
74 40 00; fax: (33) 05 59 74 45 15. of certain publications listed in this AD SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
(4) You may view this service information as of May 18, 2016 (81 FR 21722, April Discussion
at FAA, Engine & Propeller Directorate, 1200 13, 2016).
District Avenue, Burlington, MA. For
We must receive comments on this On March 26, 2016, we issued AD
information on the availability of this 2016–07–30, Amendment 39–18475 (81
material at the FAA, call 781–238–7125. AD by August 5, 2016.
FR 21722, April 13, 2016) (‘‘AD 2016–
(5) You may view this service information ADDRESSES: You may send comments, 07–30’’), for all Airbus Model A330–
at the National Archives and Records using the procedures found in 14 CFR 200, –200 Freighter, and –300 series
Administration (NARA). For information on 11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following
the availability of this material at NARA, call airplanes; and all Airbus Model A340–
methods: 200, –300, –500, and –600 series
202–741–6030, or go to: http://
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to airplanes. AD 2016–07–30 was
locations.html. http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the prompted by a report of blockage of
instructions for submitting comments. AOA probes during climb, leading to
Issued in Burlington, Massachusetts, on
• Fax: 202–493–2251. activation of the Alpha Prot while the
June 7, 2016.
• Mail: U.S. Department of Mach number increased. This activation
Colleen M. D’Alessandro,
Transportation, Docket Operations, could cause a continuous nose-down
Manager, Engine & Propeller Directorate, M–30, West Building Ground Floor,
Aircraft Certification Service. pitch rate that cannot be stopped with
Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey backward sidestick input, even in the
[FR Doc. 2016–14406 Filed 6–20–16; 8:45 am]
Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590. full backward position. For certain
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• Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of airplanes, AD 2016–07–30 required
Transportation, Docket Operations, replacing certain AOA sensors (probes)
M–30, West Building Ground Floor, with certain new AOA sensors. For
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey certain other airplanes, AD 2016–07–30
Federal Aviation Administration Avenue SE., Washington, DC, between 9 also required inspections and functional
a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through heat testing of certain AOA sensors for
14 CFR Part 39 Friday, except Federal holidays. discrepancies, and replacement if
For service information identified in necessary. We issued AD 2016–07–30 to
[Docket No. FAA–2016–7263; Directorate this final rule, contact Airbus SAS, prevent erroneous AOA information and
Identifier 2016–NM–072–AD; Amendment
Airworthiness Office—EAL, 1 Rond Alpha Prot activation due to blocked
39–18564; AD 2016–12–15]
Point Maurice Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac AOA probes, which could result in a
RIN 2120–AA64 Cedex, France; telephone +33 5 61 93 36 continuous nose-down command and
96; fax +33 5 61 93 45 80; email loss of control of the airplane.
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus airworthiness.A330-A340@airbus.com; Since we issued AD 2016–07–30, we
Airplanes Internet http://www.airbus.com. You received a report of a typographical
AGENCY: Federal Aviation may view this referenced service error in the regulatory text of AD 2016–
information at the FAA, Transport 07–30. Paragraph (l) of AD 2016–07–30
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Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT). Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue inadvertently referred to paragraph (g)
ACTION: Final rule; request for SW., Renton, WA. For information on and should have referred to paragraph
comments. the availability of this material at the (j), ‘‘Repetitive Inspections/Tests of
FAA, call 425–227–1221. It is also Certain Thales AOA Sensors.’’ The
SUMMARY: We are superseding available on the Internet at http:// intent of paragraph (l) of AD 2016–07–
Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2016–07– www.regulations.gov by searching for 30 was to give credit for doing the
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actions required by paragraph (j) of AD also required repetitive detailed visual country, and is approved for operation
2016–07–30 using earlier revisions of inspections (DET) and functional heating in the United States. Pursuant to our
the service information specified in tests of certain Thales AOA sensors and
bilateral agreement with the State of
provided an optional terminating action for
paragraph (j) of AD 2016–07–30. We those inspections. Design Authority, we have been notified
have changed paragraph (l) of this AD Since EASA AD 2015–0089 was issued, of the unsafe condition described in the
to refer to paragraph (j) of this AD. based on further analysis results, Airbus MCAI and service information
The European Aviation Safety Agency issued Operators Information Transmission referenced above. We are issuing this
(EASA), which is the Technical Agent (OIT) Ref. 999.0017/15 Revision 1, AD because we evaluated all pertinent
for the Member States of the European instructing operators to speed up the removal
from service of UTAS P/N 0861ED2 AOA information and determined the unsafe
Union, has issued EASA Airworthiness condition exists and is likely to exist or
Directive 2015–0134, dated July 8, 2015 sensors.
For the reasons described above, this develop on other products of these same
(referred to after this as the Mandatory [EASA] AD retains the requirements of EASA type designs.
Continuing Airworthiness Information, [AD * * *], which is superseded, but
or ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe reduces the compliance times for aeroplanes FAA’s Justification and Determination
condition for all Airbus Model A330– with UTAS P/N 0861ED2 AOA sensors of the Effective Date
200, –200 Freighter, and –300 series installed.
airplanes; and all Model A340–200, You may examine the MCAI on the We are superseding AD 2016–07–30
–300, –500, and –600 series airplanes. Internet at http://www.regulations.gov to correct a typographical error in the
The MCAI states: by searching for and locating Docket No. regulatory text. No other changes have
An occurrence was reported where an FAA–2016–7263. been made to AD 2016–07–30.
Airbus A321 aeroplane encountered a Therefore, we determined that notice
blockage of two Angle of Attack (AOA) Related Service Information Under 1 and opportunity for public comment are
probes during climb, leading to activation of CFR Part 51 unnecessary.
the Alpha Protection (Alpha Prot) while the Airbus has issued the following
Mach number increased. The flight crew service information: Comments Invited
managed to regain full control and the flight • Service Bulletin A330–34–3215,
landed uneventfully. It was determined that This AD is a final rule that involves
Revision 03, dated July 23, 2015.
the affected AOA probes are also fitted on
• Service Bulletin A330–34–3228, requirements affecting flight safety, and
A330 and A340 aeroplanes. we did not precede it by notice and
When Alpha Prot is activated due to dated October 7, 2009.
blocked AOA probes, the flight control laws • Service Bulletin A330–34–3315, opportunity for public comment. We
order a continuous nose down pitch rate that, dated March 26, 2015. invite you to send any written relevant
in a worst case scenario, cannot be stopped • Service Bulletin A340–34–4215, data, views, or arguments about this AD.
with backward sidestick inputs, even in the Revision 03, dated July 27, 2015. Send your comments to an address
full backward position. If the Mach number • Service Bulletin A340–34–4234, listed under the ADDRESSES section.
increases during a nose down order, the AOA dated October 7, 2009. Include ‘‘Docket No. FAA–2016–7263;
value of the Alpha Prot will continue to • Service Bulletin A340–34–4294, Directorate Identifier 2016–NM–072–
decrease. As a result, the flight control laws dated March 26, 2015. AD’’ at the beginning of your comments.
will continue to order a nose down pitch • Service Bulletin A340–34–5062,
rate, even if the speed is above minimum We specifically invite comments on the
Revision 02, dated July 24, 2015.
selectable speed, known as VLS. • Service Bulletin A340–34–5070, overall regulatory, economic,
This condition, if not corrected, could dated October 9, 2009. environmental, and energy aspects of
result in loss of control of the aeroplane. this AD. We will consider all comments
• Service Bulletin A340–34–5105,
Investigation results indicated that received by the closing date and may
aeroplanes equipped with certain UTC
dated March 26, 2015.
The service information describes amend this AD because of those
Aerospace (UTAS, formerly known as
Goodrich) AOA sensors, or equipped with procedures for replacing certain pitot comments.
certain SEXTANT/THOMSON AOA sensors, probes with certain new pitot probes. We will post all comments we
appear to have a greater susceptibility to The service information also describes receive, without change, to http://
adverse environmental conditions than procedures for inspections and www.regulations.gov, including any
aeroplanes equipped with the latest Thales functional heat testing of certain pitot
AOA sensor, Part Number (P/N) C16291AB, personal information you provide. We
probes, and replacement if necessary.
which was designed to improve AOA will also post a report summarizing each
This service information is reasonably
indication behaviour in heavy rain available because the interested parties substantive verbal contact we receive
conditions.
have access to it through their normal about this AD.
Having determined that replacement of
these AOA sensors is necessary to achieve course of business or by the means Costs of Compliance
and maintain the required safety level of the identified in the ADDRESSES section.
aeroplane, EASA issued [an AD * * *], to We estimate that this AD affects 55
FAA’s Determination and Requirements
require modification of the aeroplanes by airplanes of U.S. registry.
of This AD
replacement of the affected P/N sensors, and, We estimate the following costs to
after modification, prohibits (re-) installation This product has been approved by
comply with this AD:
of those P/N AOA sensors. That [EASA] AD the aviation authority of another
ESTIMATED COSTS
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Cost on U.S.
Action Labor cost Parts cost Cost per product operators
Replacement ................................... 5 work-hours × $85 per hour = $0 $425 ............................................... $23,375
$425.
Inspection/test ................................. 3 work-hours × $85 per hour = 0 $255 per inspection/test cycle ....... 14,025
$255.
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We have received no definitive data PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS Accomplishment Instructions of the
that will enable us to provide a cost DIRECTIVES applicable service information identified in
estimate for the on-condition actions paragraph (g)(1), (g)(2), or (g)(3) of this AD.
■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 (1) Airbus Service Bulletin A330–34–3315,
specified in this AD. dated March 26, 2015 (for Model A330
continues to read as follows:
Authority for This Rulemaking airplanes).
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. (2) Airbus Service Bulletin A340–34–4294,
Title 49 of the United States Code dated March 26, 2015 (for Model A340–200
§ 39.13 [Amended] and –300 airplanes).
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue
■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by (3) Airbus Service Bulletin A340–34–5105,
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, dated March 26, 2015 (for Model A340–500
section 106, describes the authority of removing airworthiness directive AD
and –600 airplanes).
the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII: 2016–07–30, Amendment 39–18475 (81
Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more FR 21722, April 13, 2016), and adding (h) Retained Compliance Times for the
the following new AD: Requirements of Paragraph (g) of This AD
detail the scope of the Agency’s With No Changes
authority. 2016–12–15 Airbus: Amendment 39–18564.
Docket No. FAA–2016–7263; Directorate This paragraph restates the requirements of
We are issuing this rulemaking under Identifier 2016–NM–072–AD. paragraph (h) of AD 2016–07–30, with no
the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII, changes. Do the actions required by
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: (a) Effective Date paragraph (g) of this AD at the applicable
General requirements.’’ Under that This AD is effective July 6, 2016. time specified in paragraph (h)(1) or (h)(2) of
section, Congress charges the FAA with this AD.
(b) Affected ADs (1) For airplanes with AOA sensors having
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in
This AD replaces AD 2016–07–30, P/N 0861ED: Within 22 months after May 18,
air commerce by prescribing regulations Amendment 39–18475 (81 FR 21722, April 2016 (the effective date of AD 2016–07–30).
for practices, methods, and procedures 13, 2016) (‘‘AD 2016–07–30’’). (2) For airplanes with AOA sensors having
the Administrator finds necessary for P/N 0861ED2: Within 7 months after May 18,
safety in air commerce. This regulation (c) Applicability 2016 (the effective date of AD 2016–07–30).
is within the scope of that authority This AD applies to the airplanes,
certificated in any category, identified in (i) Retained Replacement of Certain
because it addresses an unsafe condition SEXTANT/THOMSON AOA Sensors With
that is likely to exist or develop on paragraphs (c)(1) and (c)(2) of this AD, all
manufacturer serial numbers. No Changes
products identified in this rulemaking This paragraph restates the requirements of
(1) Airbus Model A330–201, –202, –203,
action. –223, –223F, –243, –243F, –301, –302, –303, paragraph (i) of AD 2016–07–30, with no
–321, –322, –323, –341, –342, and –343 changes. For airplanes on which any
Regulatory Findings
airplanes. SEXTANT/THOMSON AOA sensor having
We determined that this AD will not (2) Airbus Model A340–211, –212, –213, P/N 45150320 is installed: Within 22 months
–311, –312, –313, –541, and –642 airplanes. after May 18, 2016 (the effective date of AD
have federalism implications under 2016–07–30), replace all SEXTANT/
Executive Order 13132. This AD will (d) Subject THOMSON AOA sensors (probes) having P/
not have a substantial direct effect on Air Transport Association (ATA) of N 45150320 with AOA sensors having Thales
the States, on the relationship between America Code 34, Navigation. P/N C16291AB, in accordance with the
the national government and the States, Accomplishment Instructions of the
(e) Reason
or on the distribution of power and applicable service information identified in
responsibilities among the various This AD was prompted by a report of paragraph (i)(1) or (i)(2) of this AD.
blockage of two Angle of Attack (AOA) (1) Airbus Service Bulletin A330–34–3228,
levels of government. probes during climb, leading to activation of dated October 7, 2009 (for Model A330
For the reasons discussed above, I the Alpha Protection (Alpha Prot) while the airplanes).
certify that this AD: Mach number increased. This activation (2) Airbus Service Bulletin A340–34–4234,
could cause a continuous nose-down pitch dated October 7, 2009 (for Model A340–200
1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory rate that cannot be stopped with backward and –300 airplanes).
action’’ under Executive Order 12866; sidestick input, even in the full backward
position. We are issuing this AD to prevent (j) Retained Repetitive Inspections/Tests of
2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the Certain Thales AOA Sensors With No
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures erroneous AOA information and Alpha Prot
activation due to blocked AOA probes, which Changes
(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979);
could result in a continuous nose-down This paragraph restates the requirements of
3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in command and consequent loss of control of paragraph (j) of AD 2016–07–30, with no
Alaska; and the airplane. changes. For airplanes on which one or more
Thales AOA sensor having P/N C16291AA is
4. Will not have a significant (f) Compliance installed: Before the accumulation of 17,000
economic impact, positive or negative, Comply with this AD within the total flight hours on the AOA sensor since
on a substantial number of small entities compliance times specified, unless already first installation on an airplane, or within 6
under the criteria of the Regulatory done. months after May 18, 2016 (the effective date
Flexibility Act. of AD 2016–07–30), whichever occurs later;
(g) Retained Replacement of Certain UTC
and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 3,800
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 Aerospace (UTAS) AOA Sensors With No flight hours; do a detailed inspection of the
Changes three AOA sensors at FINs 3FP1, 3FP2, and
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation This paragraph restates the requirements of 3FP3 for discrepancies (e.g., the vane of the
safety, Incorporation by reference, paragraph (g) of AD 2016–07–30, with no sensor does not deice properly), and a
Safety. changes. For airplanes on which any UTAS functional heating test of each AOA sensor
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AOA sensor having part number (P/N) having P/N C16291AA, in accordance with
Adoption of the Amendment 0861ED or P/N 0861ED2 is installed: At the the Accomplishment Instructions of the
applicable time specified in paragraph (h) of applicable service information identified in
Accordingly, under the authority this AD, replace all Captain and First Officer paragraph (j)(1), (j)(2), or (j)(3) of this AD.
delegated to me by the Administrator, AOA sensors (probes) having P/N 0861ED or (1) Airbus Service Bulletin A330–34–3215,
the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as 0861ED2 with AOA sensors having Thales Revision 03, dated July 23, 2015 (for Model
follows: P/N C16291AB, in accordance with the A330 airplanes).
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paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR Airport, Gainesville, FL; and Orlando Class D and Class E airspace at the
part 51. Executive Airport, Orlando, FL, by Florida airports listed in this final rule.
(2) You must use this service information eliminating the Notice to Airmen
as applicable to do the actions required by History
(NOTAM) part time status of the Class
this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise.
(3) The following service information was
E airspace designated as an extension at In a review of the airspace, the FAA
approved for IBR on May 18, 2016 (81 FR each airport. This is an administrative found the airspace description for
21722, April 13, 2016). change to coincide with the FAA’s Gainesville Regional Airport,
(i) Airbus Service Bulletin A330–34–3215, aeronautical database. This action also Gainesville, FL, and Orlando Executive
Revision 03, dated July 23, 2015. updates the geographic coordinates of Airport, Orlando, FL, as published in
(ii) Airbus Service Bulletin A330–34–3228, Orlando Executive Airport in existing FAA Order 7400.9Z, Airspace
dated October 7, 2009. Class D and E airspace. Designations and Reporting Points, does
(iii) Airbus Service Bulletin A330–34– not match the FAA’s charting
3315, dated March 26, 2015. DATES: Effective 0901 UTC, September
15, 2016. The Director of the Federal information. This is an administrative
(iv) Airbus Service Bulletin A340–34–
4215, Revision 03, dated July 27, 2015. Register approves this incorporation by change to coincide with the FAA’s
(v) Airbus Service Bulletin A340–34–4234, reference action under title 1, Code of aeronautical database.
dated October 7, 2009. Federal Regulations, part 51, subject to Class D and Class E airspace
(vi) Airbus Service Bulletin A340–34– the annual revision of FAA Order designations are published in
4294, dated March 26, 2015. 7400.9 and publication of conforming paragraphs 5000, 6002, and 6004,
(vii) Airbus Service Bulletin A340–34– amendments. respectively, of FAA Order 7400.9Z
5062, Revision 02, dated July 24, 2015. dated August 6, 2015, and effective
(viii) Airbus Service Bulletin A340–34– ADDRESSES: FAA Order 7400.9Z, September 15, 2015, which is
5070, dated October 9, 2009. Airspace Designations and Reporting
(ix) Airbus Service Bulletin A340–34–
incorporated by reference in 14 CFR
Points, and subsequent amendments can part 71.1. The Class D and E airspace
5105, dated March 26, 2015. be viewed online at http://www.faa.gov/
(4) For service information identified in designations listed in this document
airtraffic/publications/. For further will be published subsequently in the
this AD, contact Airbus SAS, Airworthiness
Office—EAL, 1 Rond Point Maurice Bellonte,
information, you can contact the Order.
31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone +33 Airspace Policy Group, Federal Aviation
5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61 93 45 80; email Administration, 800 Independence Availability and Summary of
airworthiness.A330-A340@airbus.com; Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591; Documents for Incorporation by
Internet http://www.airbus.com. telephone: 202–267–8783. The Order is Reference
(5) You may view this service information also available for inspection at the
at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate,
This document amends FAA Order
National Archives and Records 7400.9Z, Airspace Designations and
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For Administration (NARA). For
information on the availability of this Reporting Points, dated August 6, 2015,
information on the availability of FAA and effective September 15, 2015. FAA
material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221.
(6) You may view this service information
Order 7400.9Z at NARA, call 202–741– Order 7400.9Z is publicly available as
that is incorporated by reference at the 6030, or go to http://www.archives.gov/ listed in the ADDRESSES section of this
National Archives and Records federal_register/code_of_federal- document. FAA Order 7400.9Z lists
Administration (NARA). For information on regulations/ibr_locations.html. Class A, B, C, D, and E airspace areas,
the availability of this material at NARA, call FAA Order 7400.9, Airspace air traffic service routes, and reporting
202–741–6030, or go to: http:// Designations and Reporting Points, is
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-
points.
published yearly and effective on
locations.html. September 15. The Rule
Issued in Renton, Washington, on June 9, FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: John This action amends Title 14 Code of
2016. Fornito, Operations Support Group, Federal Regulations (14 CFR) Part 71 by
Michael Kaszycki, Eastern Service Center, Federal Aviation eliminating the NOTAM information
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Administration, P.O. Box 20636, that reads ‘‘This Class E airspace area is
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. Atlanta, Georgia 30320; telephone (404) effective during the specific dates and
[FR Doc. 2016–14317 Filed 6–20–16; 8:45 am] 305–6364. time established in advance by Notice to
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SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Airmen. The effective date and time will
thereafter be continuously published in
Authority for This Rulemaking the Airport/Facility Directory’’ from the
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION regulatory text of the Class E airspace
The FAA’s authority to issue rules
Federal Aviation Administration regarding aviation safety is found in designated as an extension to Class D,
Title 49 of the United States Code. at Gainesville Regional Airport,
14 CFR Part 71 Subtitle I, Section 106 describes the Gainesville, FL; and Orlando Executive
authority of the FAA Administrator. Airport, Orlando, FL.
[Docket No. FAA–2016–0071; Airspace Subtitle VII, Aviation Programs, This is an administrative change
Docket No. 16–ASO–1] describes in more detail the scope of the amending the description for the above
agency’s authority. This rulemaking is Florida airports, to be in concert with
Amendment of Class D and Class E
promulgated under the authority the FAA’s aeronautical database, and
Airspace Orlando, FL; and Amendment
described in Subtitle VII, Part, A, does not affect the boundaries, or
of Class E Airspace; Gainesville, FL
Subpart I, Section 40103. Under that operating requirements of the airspace,
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AGENCY: Federal Aviation section, the FAA is charged with therefore, notice and public procedure
Administration (FAA), DOT. prescribing regulations to assign the use under 5 U.S.C. 553(b) are unnecessary.
ACTION: Final rule. of airspace necessary to ensure the The geographic coordinates of Orlando
safety of aircraft and the efficient use of Executive Airport are adjusted under
SUMMARY: This action amends Class E airspace. This regulation is within the Class D and Class E airspace, to coincide
Airspace at Gainesville Regional scope of that authority as it amends with the FAAs aeronautical database.
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| 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; request for comments. | |
| Dates | This AD is effective July 6, 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 40160 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
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