81 FR 40201 - Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 119 (June 21, 2016)

Page Range		40201-40203
FR Document		2016-14430

We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Airbus Model A330-200, -200 Freighter, and -300 series airplanes; and Model A340-500 and -600 series airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by a quality control review on the final assembly line, which determined that the wrong aluminum alloy was used to manufacture several structural parts. This proposed AD would require a one-time eddy current conductivity measurement of certain cabin and cargo compartment structural parts to determine if an incorrect aluminum alloy was used, and replacement of any affected part with a serviceable part. We are proposing this AD to detect and replace structural parts made of incorrect aluminum alloy. This condition could result in reduced structural integrity of the airplane.

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2016-7264; Directorate Identifier 2015-NM-185-AD]
RIN 2120-AA64


Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).

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SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for 
certain Airbus Model A330-200, -200 Freighter, and -300 series 
airplanes; and Model A340-500 and -600 series airplanes. This proposed 
AD was prompted by a quality control review on the final assembly line, 
which determined that the wrong aluminum alloy was used to manufacture 
several structural parts. This proposed AD would require a one-time 
eddy current conductivity measurement of certain cabin and cargo 
compartment structural parts to determine if an incorrect aluminum 
alloy was used, and replacement of any affected part with a serviceable 
part. We are proposing this AD to detect and replace structural parts 
made of incorrect aluminum alloy. This condition could result in 
reduced structural integrity of the airplane.

DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed 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 NPRM, 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.

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-
7264; 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 proposed 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: 

Comments Invited

    We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or 
arguments about this proposed AD. Send your comments to an address 
listed under the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2016-7264; 
Directorate Identifier 2015-NM-185-AD'' at the beginning of your 
comments. We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory, 
economic, environmental, and energy aspects of this proposed AD. We 
will consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend 
this proposed AD based on those comments.
    We will post all comments we receive, without change, to http://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information you provide. We 
will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal contact we 
receive about this proposed AD.

Discussion

    The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical 
Agent for the Member States of the European Union, has issued EASA 
Airworthiness Directive 2015-0206, dated October 12, 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 Model A340-500 
and -600 series airplanes. The MCAI states:

    Following an Airbus quality control review on the final assembly 
line, it was discovered that wrong aluminum alloy was used to 
manufacture several structural parts.
    This condition, if not detected and corrected, could reduce the 
structural integrity of the aeroplane.
    To address this potential unsafe condition, Airbus issued 
Service Bulletin (SB) A330-53-3261, SB A330-53-3262, and SB A340-53-
5072, as applicable to aeroplane type, to provide instructions to 
identify the affected parts.

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    For the reasons described above, this [EASA] AD requires a one-
time Special Detailed Inspection (SDI) [eddy current conductivity 
measurements] of certain cabin and/or cargo compartment parts for 
material identification and, depending on findings, replacement with 
serviceable parts.

    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-
7264.

Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51

    We reviewed the following service information:
     Airbus Service Bulletin A330-53-3261, including Appendixes 
01, 02, and 03, dated June 23, 2015.
     Airbus Service Bulletin A330-53-3262, including Appendixes 
01 and 02, dated June 23, 2015.
     Airbus Service Bulletin A340-53-5072, including Appendixes 
01 and 02, dated June 23, 2015.
    The service information describes procedures for a one-time eddy 
current conductivity measurement of certain cabin and cargo compartment 
structural parts to determine if an incorrect aluminum alloy was used, 
and replacement of any affected part with a serviceable part. 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 Proposed 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 proposing this AD because we 
evaluated all pertinent information and determined an unsafe condition 
exists and is likely to exist or develop on other products of these 
same type designs.

Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this proposed AD affects 37 airplanes of U.S. 
registry.
    We also estimate that it would take about 11 work-hours per product 
to comply with the basic requirements of this proposed AD. The average 
labor rate is $85 per work-hour. Based on these figures, we estimate 
the cost of this proposed AD on U.S. operators to be $34,595, or $935 
per product.
    In addition, we estimate that any on-condition repairs would take 
about 45 work-hours and would require parts costing $0, for a cost of 
$3,825 per product. We have no way of determining the number of 
aircraft that might need these repairs.
    According to the manufacturer, some of the costs of this proposed 
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 available 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 proposed AD would not have federalism 
implications under Executive Order 13132. This proposed AD would 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 this proposed 
regulation:
    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.

The Proposed Amendment

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

PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

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

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


Sec.  39.13  [Amended]

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

Airbus: Docket No. FAA-2016-7264; Directorate Identifier 2015-NM-
185-AD.

(a) Comments Due Date

    We must receive comments by August 5, 2016.

(b) Affected ADs

    None.

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to the Airbus airplanes identified in paragraphs 
(c)(1) and (c)(2) of this AD, certificated in any category.
    (1) Airbus Model A330-201, -202, -203, -223, -223F, -243, -243F, 
-301, -302, -303, -321, -322, -323, -341, -342, and -343 airplanes, 
having manufacturer serial numbers identified in Airbus Service 
Bulletin A330-53-3261, dated June 23, 2015; and/or Airbus Service 
Bulletin A330-53-3262, dated June 23, 2015.
    (2) Airbus Model A340-541 and -642 airplanes, manufacturer 
serial numbers 1030, 1040, 1079, 1091, 1102, and 1122.

(d) Subject

    Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 53, Fuselage.

(e) Reason

    This AD was prompted by a quality control review on the final 
assembly line, which determined that the wrong aluminum alloy was 
used to manufacture several structural parts. We are issuing this AD 
to detect and replace structural parts made of incorrect aluminum 
alloy. This condition could result in reduced structural integrity 
of the airplane.

(f) Compliance

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

(g) One-time Measurement

    Within 6 years after the effective date of this AD, but not 
exceeding 12 years since the date of issuance of the original 
certificate of airworthiness or the date of issuance of the original 
export certificate of airworthiness: Do a one-time eddy current 
conductivity measurement of the cabin and cargo compartment 
structural parts identified in the ``Affected Part Number'' column 
of table 1 to paragraphs (g) and (h) of this AD to determine if an 
incorrect aluminum alloy

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was used, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of the 
applicable service information identified in paragraphs (g)(1), 
(g)(2), and (g)(3) of this AD.
    (1) For cargo compartment structural parts for Model A330 
airplanes: Airbus Service Bulletin A330-53-3261, including 
Appendixes 01, 02, and 03, dated June 23, 2015.
    (2) For cabin structural parts for Model A330 airplanes: Airbus 
Service Bulletin
    A330-53-3262, including Appendixes 01 and 02, dated June 23, 
2015.
    (3) For cargo compartment structural parts for Model A340 
airplanes: Airbus Service Bulletin A340-53-5072, including 
Appendixes 01 and 02, dated June 23, 2015.

  Table 1 to Paragraphs (g) and (h) of This AD--Parts To Be Inspected/
                                Installed
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                                      Acceptable
        Affected part No.          replacement  part         Area
                                          No.
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F5347126620600..................  F5347126620000....  Cabin
F5347126621000..................  F5347126620400....  Cabin
F5347170420400..................  F5347170420400....  Cargo
F5347170420600..................  F5347170420600....  Cargo
F5377004320300..................  F5377004320051....  Cargo
F5397096620200..................  F5397096620200....  Cargo
G5367131300000..................  G5367131300000....  Cargo
G5367173700000..................  G5367173700000....  Cargo
G5367173800000..................  G5367173800000....  Cargo
------------------------------------------------------------------------

(h) Replacement

    If during the inspection required by paragraph (g) of this AD, 
any affected part having a part number specified in table 1 to 
paragraphs (g) and (h) of this AD is found to have a measured value 
greater than that specified in Figure A-GFAAA, Sheet 02, 
``Inspection Flowchart,'' of the applicable service information 
identified in paragraphs (g)(1), (g)(2), and (g)(3) of this AD: 
Before further flight, replace with an acceptable replacement part 
having a part number specified in table 1 to paragraphs (g) and (h) 
of this AD, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of 
the applicable service information identified in paragraphs (g)(1), 
(g)(2), and (g)(3) of 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 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 2015-0206, dated October 12, 
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-2016-7264.
    (2) 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. 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.

    Issued in Renton, Washington, on June 9, 2016.
Michael Kaszycki,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification 
Service.
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annual meeting or in a written report Notice of proposed rulemaking
ACTION: and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
sent to all members. (NPRM). except Federal holidays. The AD docket
* * * * * contains this proposed AD, the
SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new regulatory evaluation, any comments
■ 9. Revise § 705.10 to read as follows:
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain received, and other information. The
§ 705.10 Appeals. Airbus Model A330–200, –200 street address for the Docket Operations
(a) Appeals of non-qualification. A Freighter, and –300 series airplanes; and office (telephone 800–647–5527) is in
Qualifying Credit Union whose Model A340–500 and –600 series the ADDRESSES section. Comments will
application for a loan or technical airplanes. This proposed AD was be available in the AD docket shortly
assistance grant has been denied, under prompted by a quality control review on after receipt.
§ 705.7(f), for failure of a qualification the final assembly line, which
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
may appeal that decision to the NCUA determined that the wrong aluminum
alloy was used to manufacture several Vladimir Ulyanov, Aerospace Engineer,
Board in accordance with the following: International Branch, ANM–116,
(1) Within thirty days of its receipt of structural parts. This proposed AD
would require a one-time eddy current Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA,
a notice of non-qualification, a credit 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA
union may appeal the decision to the conductivity measurement of certain
cabin and cargo compartment structural 98057–3356; telephone 425–227–1138;
NCUA Board. The scope of the NCUA fax 425–227–1149.
Board’s review is limited to the parts to determine if an incorrect
aluminum alloy was used, and SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
threshold question of qualification and
not the issue of whether, among replacement of any affected part with a Comments Invited
qualified applicants, a particular loan or serviceable part. We are proposing this
AD to detect and replace structural parts We invite you to send any written
technical assistance grant is funded. relevant data, views, or arguments about
(2) The foregoing procedure shall made of incorrect aluminum alloy. This
condition could result in reduced this proposed AD. Send your comments
apply only with respect to Applications to an address listed under the
received by NCUA during an open structural integrity of the airplane.
ADDRESSES section. Include ‘‘Docket No.
period in which funds are available and DATES: We must receive comments on
this proposed AD by August 5, 2016. FAA–2016–7264; Directorate Identifier
NCUA has called for Applications. Any 2015–NM–185–AD’’ at the beginning of
Application submitted by an applicant ADDRESSES: You may send comments,
your comments. We specifically invite
during a period in which NCUA has not using the procedures found in 14 CFR comments on the overall regulatory,
called for Applications will be rejected, 11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following economic, environmental, and energy
except for those Applications submitted methods: aspects of this proposed AD. We will
under § 705.8. Any such rejection shall • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to
consider all comments received by the
not be subject to appeal or review by the http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the
closing date and may amend this
NCUA Board. instructions for submitting comments.
• Fax: 202–493–2251. proposed AD based on those comments.
(b) Appeals of technical assistance We will post all comments we
grant reimbursement denials. Pursuant • Mail: U.S. Department of
Transportation, Docket Operations, M– receive, without change, to http://
to NCUA Interpretative Ruling and www.regulations.gov, including any
Policy Statement 11–1, any Participating 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., personal information you provide. We
Credit Union may appeal a denial of a will also post a report summarizing each
technical assistance grant Washington, DC 20590.
• Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of substantive verbal contact we receive
reimbursement to NCUA’s Supervisory about this proposed AD.
Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
Review Committee. All appeals of
30, West Building Ground Floor, Room Discussion
technical assistance grant
W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
reimbursements must be submitted to The European Aviation Safety Agency
Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5
the Supervisory Review Committee (EASA), which is the Technical Agent
p.m., Monday through Friday, except
within 30 days from the date of the for the Member States of the European
Federal holidays.
denial. The decisions of the Supervisory For service information identified in Union, has issued EASA Airworthiness
Review Committee are final and may this NPRM, contact Airbus SAS, Directive 2015–0206, dated October 12,
not be appealed to the NCUA Board. Airworthiness Office—EAL, 1 Rond 2015 (referred to after this as the
[FR Doc. 2016–14718 Filed 6–20–16; 8:45 am] Point Maurice Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness
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Internet http://www.airbus.com. You –300 series airplanes; and Model A340–
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may view this referenced service
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For the reasons described above, this work-hours and would require parts The Proposed Amendment
[EASA] AD requires a one-time Special costing $0, for a cost of $3,825 per
Detailed Inspection (SDI) [eddy current Accordingly, under the authority
product. We have no way of delegated to me by the Administrator,
conductivity measurements] of certain cabin
and/or cargo compartment parts for material
determining the number of aircraft that the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part
identification and, depending on findings, might need these repairs. 39 as follows:
replacement with serviceable parts. According to the manufacturer, some
of the costs of this proposed AD may be PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
You may examine the MCAI in the covered under warranty, thereby
AD docket on the Internet at http:// DIRECTIVES
reducing the cost impact on affected
www.regulations.gov by searching for ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39
individuals. We do not control warranty
and locating Docket No. FAA–2016– continues to read as follows:
coverage for affected individuals. As a
7264.
result, we have included all available Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
Related Service Information Under 1 costs in our cost estimate.
CFR Part 51 § 39.13 [Amended]
Authority for This Rulemaking ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
We reviewed the following service
information: Title 49 of the United States Code the following new airworthiness
• Airbus Service Bulletin A330–53– specifies the FAA’s authority to issue directive (AD):
3261, including Appendixes 01, 02, and rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, Airbus: Docket No. FAA–2016–7264;
03, dated June 23, 2015. section 106, describes the authority of Directorate Identifier 2015–NM–185–AD.
• Airbus Service Bulletin A330–53– the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII:
(a) Comments Due Date
3262, including Appendixes 01 and 02, Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more
detail the scope of the Agency’s We must receive comments by August 5,
dated June 23, 2015. 2016.
• Airbus Service Bulletin A340–53– authority.
5072, including Appendixes 01 and 02, We are issuing this rulemaking under (b) Affected ADs
dated June 23, 2015. the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII, None.
The service information describes Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701:
General requirements.’’ Under that (c) Applicability
procedures for a one-time eddy current
conductivity measurement of certain section, Congress charges the FAA with This AD applies to the Airbus airplanes
cabin and cargo compartment structural promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in identified in paragraphs (c)(1) and (c)(2) of
air commerce by prescribing regulations this AD, certificated in any category.
parts to determine if an incorrect
(1) Airbus Model A330–201, –202, –203,
aluminum alloy was used, and for practices, methods, and procedures –223, –223F, –243, –243F, –301, –302, –303,
replacement of any affected part with a the Administrator finds necessary for –321, –322, –323, –341, –342, and –343
serviceable part. This service safety in air commerce. This regulation airplanes, having manufacturer serial
information is reasonably available is within the scope of that authority numbers identified in Airbus Service
because the interested parties have because it addresses an unsafe condition Bulletin A330–53–3261, dated June 23, 2015;
access to it through their normal course that is likely to exist or develop on and/or Airbus Service Bulletin A330–53–
of business or by the means identified products identified in this rulemaking 3262, dated June 23, 2015.
in the ADDRESSES section. action. (2) Airbus Model A340–541 and –642
airplanes, manufacturer serial numbers 1030,
FAA’s Determination and Requirements Regulatory Findings 1040, 1079, 1091, 1102, and 1122.
of This Proposed AD We determined that this proposed AD (d) Subject
This product has been approved by would not have federalism implications Air Transport Association (ATA) of
the aviation authority of another under Executive Order 13132. This America Code 53, Fuselage.
country, and is approved for operation proposed AD would not have a (e) Reason
in the United States. Pursuant to our substantial direct effect on the States, on
bilateral agreement with the State of the relationship between the national This AD was prompted by a quality control
review on the final assembly line, which
Design Authority, we have been notified Government and the States, or on the determined that the wrong aluminum alloy
of the unsafe condition described in the distribution of power and was used to manufacture several structural
MCAI and service information responsibilities among the various parts. We are issuing this AD to detect and
referenced above. We are proposing this levels of government. replace structural parts made of incorrect
AD because we evaluated all pertinent For the reasons discussed above, I aluminum alloy. This condition could result
information and determined an unsafe certify this proposed regulation: in reduced structural integrity of the
condition exists and is likely to exist or 1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory airplane.
develop on other products of these same action’’ under Executive Order 12866; (f) Compliance
type designs. 2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the
Comply with this AD within the
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures compliance times specified, unless already
Costs of Compliance (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); done.
We estimate that this proposed AD 3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in
affects 37 airplanes of U.S. registry. Alaska; and (g) One-time Measurement
We also estimate that it would take 4. Will not have a significant Within 6 years after the effective date of
about 11 work-hours per product to economic impact, positive or negative, this AD, but not exceeding 12 years since the
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comply with the basic requirements of on a substantial number of small entities date of issuance of the original certificate of
this proposed AD. The average labor under the criteria of the Regulatory airworthiness or the date of issuance of the
original export certificate of airworthiness:
rate is $85 per work-hour. Based on Flexibility Act. Do a one-time eddy current conductivity
these figures, we estimate the cost of measurement of the cabin and cargo
this proposed AD on U.S. operators to List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
compartment structural parts identified in
be $34,595, or $935 per product. Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation the ‘‘Affected Part Number’’ column of table
In addition, we estimate that any on- safety, Incorporation by reference, 1 to paragraphs (g) and (h) of this AD to
condition repairs would take about 45 Safety. determine if an incorrect aluminum alloy

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was used, in accordance with the any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Accomplishment Instructions of the principal inspector, or lacking a principal
applicable service information identified in inspector, the manager of the local flight Federal Aviation Administration
paragraphs (g)(1), (g)(2), and (g)(3) of this AD. standards district office/certificate holding
(1) For cargo compartment structural parts district office. The AMOC approval letter
for Model A330 airplanes: Airbus Service
14 CFR Part 39
must specifically reference this AD.
Bulletin A330–53–3261, including [Docket No. FAA–2016–7415; Directorate
Appendixes 01, 02, and 03, dated June 23, (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any
Identifier 2015–SW–076–AD]
2015. requirement in this AD to obtain corrective
(2) For cabin structural parts for Model actions from a manufacturer, the action must RIN 2120–AA64
A330 airplanes: Airbus Service Bulletin be accomplished using a method approved
A330–53–3262, including Appendixes 01 by the Manager, International Branch, ANM– Airworthiness Directives; Airbus
and 02, dated June 23, 2015. 116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or Helicopters Deutschland GmbH
(3) For cargo compartment structural parts the European Aviation Safety Agency
for Model A340 airplanes: Airbus Service AGENCY: Federal Aviation
(EASA); or Airbus’s EASA Design
Bulletin A340–53–5072, including Administration (FAA), DOT.
Organization Approval (DOA). If approved by
Appendixes 01 and 02, dated June 23, 2015. ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
the DOA, the approval must include the
DOA-authorized signature. (NPRM).
TABLE 1 TO PARAGRAPHS (g) AND (h) (3) Required for Compliance (RC): If any
OF THIS AD—PARTS TO BE IN- SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new
service information contains procedures or
SPECTED/INSTALLED
airworthiness directive (AD) for Airbus
tests that are identified as RC, those
Helicopters Deutschland GmbH (Airbus
procedures and tests must be done to comply
Acceptable Helicopters) Model MBB–BK 117 C–2
with this AD; any procedures or tests that are
Affected part No. replacement Area and MBB–BK 117 D–2 helicopters. This
part No. not identified as RC are recommended. Those
proposed AD would require repetitive
procedures and tests that are not identified
visual inspections and a one-time torque
F5347126620600 F5347126620000 Cabin as RC may be deviated from using accepted
methods in accordance with the operator’s
of each hydraulic module plate
F5347126621000 F5347126620400 Cabin
F5347170420400 F5347170420400 Cargo maintenance or inspection program without
assembly attachment point (attachment
F5347170420600 F5347170420600 Cargo obtaining approval of an AMOC, provided point). This proposed AD is prompted
F5377004320300 F5377004320051 Cargo the procedures and tests identified as RC can by a design reassessment showing the
F5397096620200 F5397096620200 Cargo be done and the airplane can be put back in current attachment point design is
G5367131300000 G5367131300000 Cargo an airworthy condition. Any substitutions or insufficient in preventing an attachment
G5367173700000 G5367173700000 Cargo changes to procedures or tests identified as point failure. The proposed actions are
G5367173800000 G5367173800000 Cargo intended to prevent failure of an
RC require approval of an AMOC.
attachment point, loss of the hydraulic
(h) Replacement (j) Related Information module plate, and subsequent loss of
If during the inspection required by (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing control of the helicopter.
paragraph (g) of this AD, any affected part Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA DATES: We must receive comments on
having a part number specified in table 1 to Airworthiness Directive 2015–0206, dated this proposed AD by August 22, 2016.
paragraphs (g) and (h) of this AD is found to October 12, 2015, for related information.
have a measured value greater than that ADDRESSES: You may send comments by
This MCAI may be found in the AD docket
specified in Figure A–GFAAA, Sheet 02, any of the following methods:
on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov
‘‘Inspection Flowchart,’’ of the applicable • Federal eRulemaking Docket: Go to
service information identified in paragraphs by searching for and locating Docket No.
http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the
(g)(1), (g)(2), and (g)(3) of this AD: Before FAA–2016–7264.
online instructions for sending your
further flight, replace with an acceptable (2) For service information identified in
comments electronically.
replacement part having a part number this AD, contact Airbus SAS, Airworthiness
• Fax: 202–493–2251.
specified in table 1 to paragraphs (g) and (h) Office—EAL, 1 Rond Point Maurice Bellonte,
of this AD, in accordance with the
• Mail: Send comments to the U.S.
31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone +33
Accomplishment Instructions of the Department of Transportation, Docket
5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61 93 45 80; email
applicable service information identified in airworthiness.A330-A340@airbus.com;
Operations, M–30, West Building
paragraphs (g)(1), (g)(2), and (g)(3) of this AD. Internet http://www.airbus.com. You may
Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200
view this service information at the FAA,
New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington,
(i) Other FAA AD Provisions
Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind DC 20590–0001.
The following provisions also apply to this
Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For information • Hand Delivery: Deliver to the
AD: ‘‘Mail’’ address between 9 a.m. and 5
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance on the availability of this material at the
FAA, call 425–227–1221. p.m., Monday through Friday, except
(AMOCs): The Manager, International
Branch, ANM–116, Transport Airplane Federal holidays.
Issued in Renton, Washington, on June 9,
Directorate, FAA, has the authority to Examining the AD Docket
2016.
approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested
using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. Michael Kaszycki, You may examine the AD docket on
In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your Acting Manager, Transport Airplane the Internet at http://
request to your principal inspector or local Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. www.regulations.gov by searching for
Flight Standards District Office, as [FR Doc. 2016–14430 Filed 6–20–16; 8:45 am] and locating Docket No. FAA–2016–
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appropriate. If sending information directly 7415; or in person at the Docket
to the International Branch, send it to ATTN: BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
Operations Office between 9 a.m. and 5
Vladimir Ulyanov, Aerospace Engineer,
p.m., Monday through Friday, except
International Branch, ANM–116, Transport
Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Federal holidays. The AD docket
Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356; contains this proposed AD, the
telephone 425–227–1138; fax 425–227–1149. European Aviation Safety Agency
Information may be emailed to: 9-ANM-116- (EASA) AD, the economic evaluation,
AMOC-REQUESTS@faa.gov. Before using any comments received, and other

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Category		Regulatory Information
Collection		Federal Register
sudoc Class		AE 2.7: GS 4.107: AE 2.106:
Publisher		Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
Section		Proposed Rules
Action		Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
Dates		We must receive comments on this proposed AD by August 5, 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 40201
RIN Number		2120-AA64
CFR Associated		Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety

81 FR 40201 - Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATIONFederal Aviation Administration

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