81 FR 4169 - Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 16 (January 26, 2016)

Page Range		4169-4172
FR Document		2016-00952

We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Airbus Model A318-111 and -112 airplanes; Model A319-111, -112, and - 115 airplanes; Model A320-214 airplanes; and Model A321-111, -112, -211, -212, and -213 airplanes. This AD was prompted by reports of cracked cadmium-plated lock nuts that attach the hinge to the fan cowl door. This AD requires inspecting to determine the serial number of each engine fan cowl door, inspecting for cracking of the hinge lock nuts of any affected door, and replacing the lock nuts if necessary. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct cracking of the hinge lock nuts, which could result in separation of the hinge from the fan cowl door, in-flight loss of the door, and consequent damage to the airplane.

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2015-1991; Directorate Identifier 2014-NM-251-AD; 
Amendment 39-18381; AD 2016-02-02]
RIN 2120-AA64


Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of 
Transportation (DOT).

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all 
Airbus Model A318-111 and -112 airplanes; Model A319-111, -112, and -
115 airplanes; Model A320-214

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airplanes; and Model A321-111, -112, -211, -212, and -213 airplanes. 
This AD was prompted by reports of cracked cadmium-plated lock nuts 
that attach the hinge to the fan cowl door. This AD requires inspecting 
to determine the serial number of each engine fan cowl door, inspecting 
for cracking of the hinge lock nuts of any affected door, and replacing 
the lock nuts if necessary. We are issuing this AD to detect and 
correct cracking of the hinge lock nuts, which could result in 
separation of the hinge from the fan cowl door, in-flight loss of the 
door, and consequent damage to the airplane.

DATES: This AD becomes effective March 1, 2016.
    The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by 
reference of certain publications listed in this AD as of March 1, 
2016.

ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov/#!docketDetail;D=FAA-2015-1991; or in person at the 
Docket Management Facility, U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket 
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New 
Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC.
    For service information identified in this final rule, contact the 
following:
    For Airbus service information contact Airbus, Airworthiness 
Office--EIAS, 1 Rond Point Maurice Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, 
France; telephone: +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax: +33 5 61 93 44 51; email: 
[email protected]; Internet http://www.airbus.com.
    For Goodrich service information contact Goodrich Aerostructures, 
850 Lagoon Drive, Chula Vista, California, 91910-2098; telephone: 619-
691-2719; email: [email protected]; Internet: http://www.goodrich.com/TechPubs.
    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-2015-
1991.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Sanjay Ralhan, Aerospace Engineer, 
International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; telephone 425-227-1405; 
fax 425-227-1149.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION

Discussion

    We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR 
part 39 by adding an AD that would apply to all Airbus Model A318-111 
and -112 airplanes; Model A319-111, -112, and -115 airplanes; Model 
A320-214 airplanes; and Model A321-111, -112, -211, -212, and -213 
airplanes. The NPRM published in the Federal Register on July 2, 2015 
(80 FR 38036).
    The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical 
Agent for the Member States of the European Union, has issued EASA 
Airworthiness Directive 2014-0276, dated December 19, 2014 (referred to 
after this as the Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or 
``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for all Airbus Model 
A318-111 and -112 airplanes; Model A319-111, -112, and -115 airplanes; 
Model A320-214 airplanes; and Model A321-111, 112, -211, -212, and -213 
airplanes. The MCAI states:

    In-service findings have been reported of cracked cadmium plated 
lock nuts. This cracking occurs shortly after installation. 
Investigation results attribute the cause to an improper 
manufacturing procedure of the nuts. It was determined that the 
affected batch of lock nuts was used on the fan cowl to attach 
hinges to the cowl doors on CFM56-5B engines only.
    This condition, if not corrected, could lead to separation of 
the hinge from the fan cowl door, possibly resulting in in-flight 
loss of a fan cowl door, with consequent damage to the aeroplane 
and/or injury to persons on the ground.
    For the reasons describes above, this [EASA] AD required 
identification of the affected fan cowl doors, a one-time inspection 
of the fan cowl door hinge nuts and, depending on findings, 
replacement of the affected nuts.

    You may examine the MCAI in the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov/#!documentDetail;D=FAA-2015-1991-0003.

Comments

    We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing 
this AD. We received no comments on the NPRM (80 FR 38036, July 2, 
2015) or on the determination of the cost to the public.

Conclusion

    We reviewed the available data and determined that air safety and 
the public interest require adopting this AD as proposed, except for 
minor editorial changes. We have determined that these minor changes:
     Are consistent with the intent that was proposed in the 
NPRM (80 FR 38036, July 2, 2015) for correcting the unsafe condition; 
and
     Do not add any additional burden upon the public than was 
already proposed in the NPRM (80 FR 38036, July 2, 2015).

Related Service Information under 1 CFR part 51

    Airbus has issued Service Bulletin A320-71-1062, dated July 28, 
2014. Goodrich Aerostructures has issued Service Bulletin RA32071-151, 
dated June 11, 2014. The service information describes procedures for 
inspection and replacement of the hinge nuts of the fan cowl door. This 
service information is reasonably available because the interested 
parties have access to it through their normal course of business or by 
the means identified in the ADDRESSES section.

Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this AD affects 437 airplanes of U.S. registry.
    We also estimate that it takes about 2 work-hours per product to 
comply with the basic requirements of this AD. The average labor rate 
is $85 per work-hour. Required parts will cost about $0 per product. 
Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of this AD on U.S. 
operators to be $74,290, or $170 per product.
    We have received no definitive data that would 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

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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.

Examining the AD Docket

    You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov/#!docketDetail;D=FAA-2015-1991; 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.

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

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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):

2016-02-02 Airbus: Amendment 39-18381. Docket No. FAA-2015-1991; 
Directorate Identifier 2014-NM-251-AD.

(a) Effective Date

    This AD becomes effective March 1, 2016.

(b) Affected ADs

    None.

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to the airplanes, certificated in any category, 
identified in paragraphs (c)(1), (c)(2), (c)(3), and (c)(4) of this 
AD, all manufacturer serial numbers.
    (1) Airbus Model A318-111 and -112 airplanes.
    (2) Airbus Model A319-111, -112, and -115 airplanes.
    (3) Airbus Model A320-214 airplanes.
    (4) Airbus Model A321-111, -112, -211, -212, and -213 airplanes.

(d) Subject

    Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 71, Powerplant.

(e) Reason

    This AD was prompted by reports of cracked cadmium-plated lock 
nuts that attach the hinge to the fan cowl door. We are issuing this 
AD to detect and correct cracking of the hinge lock nuts, which 
could result in separation of the hinge from the fan cowl door, the 
in-flight loss of the door, and consequent damage to the airplane.

(f) Compliance

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

(g) Inspect to Determine Serial Number

    Within 24 months after the effective date of this AD: Inspect to 
determine if any fan cowl door has a serial number 10029001 through 
11092003 inclusive, in accordance with the Accomplishment 
Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A320-71-1062, dated July 28, 
2014; or Goodrich Aerostructures Service Bulletin RA32071-151, dated 
June 11, 2014. A review of airplane maintenance records is 
acceptable in lieu of the inspection required by this paragraph, 
provided those records can be relied upon for that purpose and the 
serial number can be positively identified by that review.

(h) Inspection and Replacement

    For any fan cowl door having any serial number identified in 
paragraph (g) of this AD: Within 24 months after the effective date 
of this AD, do a detailed inspection for cracking of the hinge lock 
nuts of the door, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions 
of Airbus Service Bulletin A320-71-1062, dated July 28, 2014; or 
Goodrich Aerostructures Service Bulletin RA32071-151, dated June 11, 
2014. If any crack is found, before further flight, replace each 
cracked hinge lock nut, in accordance with the Accomplishment 
Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A320-71-1062, dated July 28, 
2014; or Goodrich Aerostructures Service Bulletin RA32071-151, dated 
June 11, 2014.

(i) Special Flight Permits

    Special flight permits, as described in Section 21.197 and 
Section 21.199 of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR 21.197 
and 21.199), are not allowed.

(j) 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: Sanjay 
Ralhan, Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport 
Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-
3356; telephone: 425-227-1405; 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.

(k) Related Information

    Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information (MCAI) 
EASA Airworthiness Directive 2014-0276, dated December 19, 2014, for 
related information. This MCAI may be found in the AD docket on the 
Internet at http://www.regulations.gov/#!documentDetail;D=FAA-2015-
1991-0003.

(l) Material Incorporated by Reference

    (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the 
incorporation by reference (IBR) of the service information listed 
in this paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
    (2) You must use this service information as applicable to do 
the actions required by this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise.
    (i) Airbus Service Bulletin A320-71-1062, dated July 28, 2014.
    (ii) Goodrich Aerostructures Service Bulletin RA32071-151, dated 
June 11, 2014.
    (3) For Airbus service information identified in this AD, 
contact Airbus, Airworthiness Office--EIAS, 1 Rond Point Maurice 
Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone: +33 5 61 93 36 96; 
fax: +33 5 61 93 44 51; email: [email protected]; 
Internet http://www.airbus.com.
    (4) For Goodrich service information identified in this AD, 
contact Goodrich Aerostructures, 850 Lagoon Drive, Chula Vista, 
California, 91910-2098; telephone: 619-691-2719; email: 
[email protected]; Internet: http://www.goodrich.com/TechPubs.
    (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

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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 January 9, 2016.
Michael Kaszycki,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification 
Service.
[FR Doc. 2016-00952 Filed 1-25-16; 8:45 am]
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information. The street address for the Airbus Service Bulletin A320–71–1063, found in the AD docket on the Internet at
Docket Operations office (telephone: including Appendix 01, dated August 13, http://www.regulations.gov/#!document
800–647–5527) is in the ADDRESSES 2014. A review of airplane maintenance Detail;D=FAA-2015-1429-0002.
records is acceptable in lieu of this (2) Service information identified in this
section.
inspection if the method used to install the AD that is not incorporated by reference is
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 engines can be conclusively determined from available at the addresses specified in
that review. For any engine replaced as paragraphs (k)(3) and (k)(4) of this AD.
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation specified in the Airbus A318/A319/A320/
safety, Incorporation by reference, A321 Aircraft Maintenance Manual (AMM), (k) Material Incorporated by Reference
Safety. Task 71–00–00–400–040–A01, ‘‘Installation (1) The Director of the Federal Register
of the Power Plant with Engine Positioner approved the incorporation by reference
Adoption of the Amendment TWW 75E,’’ dated May 2013: Within 6 (IBR) of the service information listed in this
Accordingly, under the authority months or 1,500 flight cycles, whichever paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR
delegated to me by the Administrator, occurs first after the effective date of this AD, part 51.
the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as re-torque the 4 aft mount pylon bolts using (2) You must use this service information
follows: a method approved by the Manager, as applicable to do the actions required by
International Branch, ANM–116, Transport this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise.
Airplane Directorate, FAA; or the European (i) Airbus Service Bulletin A320–71–1063,
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
Aviation Safety Agency (EASA); or Airbus’s including Appendix 01, dated August 13,
DIRECTIVES EASA Design Organization Approval (DOA). 2014.
■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 Note 1 to paragraph (g) of this AD: (ii) Reserved.
Additional guidance for the re-torque can be (3) For service information identified in
continues to read as follows: this AD, contact Airbus SAS, Airworthiness
found in Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. AMM Task 71–00–00–400–040–A01, Office—EAW, 1 Rond Point Maurice
‘‘Installation of the Power Plant with Engine Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France;
§ 39.13 [Amended] Positioner TWW 75E,’’ dated May 2014. telephone: +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax: +33 5 61
■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding 93 44 51; email: account.airworth-eas@
the following new airworthiness (h) Parts Installation Limitation airbus.com; Internet http://www.airbus.com.
directive (AD): As of the effective date of this AD, no (4) You may view this service information
person may install a CFM56–5 engine, on any at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate,
2016–02–03 Airbus: Amendment 39– airplane, unless the inspection, and, as 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For
18382. Docket No. FAA–2015–1429; applicable, the re-torque, is done as specified information on the availability of this
Directorate Identifier 2014–NM–246–AD. in paragraph (g) of this AD. material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221.
(a) Effective Date (5) You may view this service information
(i) Other FAA AD Provisions that is incorporated by reference at the
This AD becomes effective March 1, 2016. The following provisions also apply to this National Archives and Records
(b) Affected ADs AD: Administration (NARA). For information on
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance the availability of this material at NARA, call
None.
(AMOCs): The Manager, International 202–741–6030, or go to: http://www.archives.
(c) Applicability Branch, ANM–116, Transport Airplane gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html.
This AD applies to the airplanes identified Directorate, FAA, has the authority to
Issued in Renton, Washington, on January
in paragraphs (c)(1) and (c)(2) of this AD, approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested
11, 2016.
certificated in any category, all manufacturer using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19.
In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your Michael Kaszycki,
serial numbers.
request to your principal inspector or local Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
(1) Airbus Model A319–113 and –114
Flight Standards District Office, as Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
airplanes.
(2) Airbus Model A320–211 and –212 appropriate. If sending information directly [FR Doc. 2016–01108 Filed 1–25–16; 8:45 am]
airplanes. to the International Branch, send it to ATTN: BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
Sanjay Ralhan, Aerospace Engineer,
(d) Subject International Branch, ANM–116, Transport
Air Transport Association (ATA) of Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
America Code 71, Powerplant. Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356;
telephone: 425–227–1405; fax: 425–227–
(e) Reason Federal Aviation Administration
1149. Information may be emailed to: 9-116-
This AD was prompted by a report that the AMOC-REQUESTS@faa.gov. Before using
aft mount pylon bolts of the CFM56–5 any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate 14 CFR Part 39
engines may have been installed using the principal inspector, or lacking a principal [Docket No. FAA–2015–1991; Directorate
wrong torque values. We are issuing this AD inspector, the manager of the local flight Identifier 2014–NM–251–AD; Amendment
to detect and correct improper torque of the standards district office/certificate holding 39–18381; AD 2016–02–02]
aft mount pylon bolts, which, if combined district office. The AMOC approval letter
with any maintenance damage, could lead to must specifically reference this AD. RIN 2120–AA64
aft engine mount failure, possibly resulting in (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any
engine detachment and consequent reduced requirement in this AD to obtain corrective Airworthiness Directives; Airbus
control of the airplane. actions from a manufacturer, the action must Airplanes
be accomplished using a method approved
(f) Compliance by the Manager, International Branch, ANM– AGENCY: Federal Aviation
Comply with this AD within the 116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or Administration (FAA), Department of
compliance times specified, unless already the EASA; or Airbus’s EASA DOA. If Transportation (DOT).
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ACTION: Final rule.
include the DOA-authorized signature.
(g) Inspection for Incorrect Torque Values
Within 6 months or 1,500 flight cycles, (j) Related Information SUMMARY: We are adopting a new
whichever occurs first after the effective date (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing airworthiness directive (AD) for all
of this AD, inspect to determine the method Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA AD Airbus Model A318–111 and –112
used to install the engines, in accordance 2014–0258, dated November 28, 2014, for airplanes; Model A319–111, –112, and
with the Accomplishment Instructions of related information. This MCAI may be –115 airplanes; Model A320–214

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airplanes; and Model A321–111, –112, Discussion • Do not add any additional burden
–211, –212, and –213 airplanes. This AD upon the public than was already
We issued a notice of proposed
was prompted by reports of cracked proposed in the NPRM (80 FR 38036,
rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
cadmium-plated lock nuts that attach July 2, 2015).
part 39 by adding an AD that would
the hinge to the fan cowl door. This AD apply to all Airbus Model A318–111 Related Service Information under 1
requires inspecting to determine the and –112 airplanes; Model A319–111, CFR part 51
serial number of each engine fan cowl –112, and –115 airplanes; Model A320–
door, inspecting for cracking of the Airbus has issued Service Bulletin
214 airplanes; and Model A321–111, A320–71–1062, dated July 28, 2014.
hinge lock nuts of any affected door, –112, –211, –212, and –213 airplanes.
and replacing the lock nuts if necessary. Goodrich Aerostructures has issued
The NPRM published in the Federal Service Bulletin RA32071–151, dated
We are issuing this AD to detect and Register on July 2, 2015 (80 FR 38036).
correct cracking of the hinge lock nuts, June 11, 2014. The service information
The European Aviation Safety Agency describes procedures for inspection and
which could result in separation of the
(EASA), which is the Technical Agent replacement of the hinge nuts of the fan
hinge from the fan cowl door, in-flight
for the Member States of the European cowl door. This service information is
loss of the door, and consequent damage
Union, has issued EASA Airworthiness reasonably available because the
to the airplane.
Directive 2014–0276, dated December interested parties have access to it
DATES: This AD becomes effective 19, 2014 (referred to after this as the through their normal course of business
March 1, 2016. Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness or by the means identified in the
The Director of the Federal Register Information, or ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct ADDRESSES section.
approved the incorporation by reference an unsafe condition for all Airbus
of certain publications listed in this AD Model A318–111 and –112 airplanes; Costs of Compliance
as of March 1, 2016. Model A319–111, –112, and –115 We estimate that this AD affects 437
airplanes; Model A320–214 airplanes; airplanes of U.S. registry.
ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD and Model A321–111, 112, –211, –212, We also estimate that it takes about 2
docket on the Internet at http://www. and –213 airplanes. The MCAI states: work-hours per product to comply with
regulations.gov/#!docketDetail;D=FAA-
In-service findings have been reported of the basic requirements of this AD. The
2015-1991; or in person at the Docket
cracked cadmium plated lock nuts. This average labor rate is $85 per work-hour.
Management Facility, U.S. Department
cracking occurs shortly after installation. Required parts will cost about $0 per
of Transportation, Docket Operations, Investigation results attribute the cause to an product. Based on these figures, we
M–30, West Building Ground Floor, improper manufacturing procedure of the estimate the cost of this AD on U.S.
Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey nuts. It was determined that the affected operators to be $74,290, or $170 per
Avenue SE., Washington, DC. batch of lock nuts was used on the fan cowl
product.
For service information identified in to attach hinges to the cowl doors on
CFM56–5B engines only.
We have received no definitive data
this final rule, contact the following: that would enable us to provide a cost
This condition, if not corrected, could lead
For Airbus service information to separation of the hinge from the fan cowl estimate for the on-condition actions
contact Airbus, Airworthiness Office— door, possibly resulting in in-flight loss of a specified in this AD.
EIAS, 1 Rond Point Maurice Bellonte, fan cowl door, with consequent damage to
Authority for This Rulemaking
31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; the aeroplane and/or injury to persons on the
telephone: +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax: +33 ground. Title 49 of the United States Code
5 61 93 44 51; email: account.airworth- For the reasons describes above, this specifies the FAA’s authority to issue
[EASA] AD required identification of the rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I,
eas@airbus.com; Internet http://
affected fan cowl doors, a one-time section 106, describes the authority of
www.airbus.com. inspection of the fan cowl door hinge nuts the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII:
For Goodrich service information and, depending on findings, replacement of
the affected nuts.
Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more
contact Goodrich Aerostructures, 850
detail the scope of the Agency’s
Lagoon Drive, Chula Vista, California, You may examine the MCAI in the authority.
91910–2098; telephone: 619–691–2719; AD docket on the Internet at http:// We are issuing this rulemaking under
email: jan.lewis@goodrich.com; Internet: www.regulations.gov/#!documentDetail; the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII,
http://www.goodrich.com/TechPubs. D=FAA-2015-1991-0003. Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701:
You may view this referenced service General requirements.’’ Under that
information at the FAA, Transport Comments
section, Congress charges the FAA with
Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue We gave the public the opportunity to promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in
SW., Renton, WA. For information on participate in developing this AD. We air commerce by prescribing regulations
the availability of this material at the received no comments on the NPRM (80 for practices, methods, and procedures
FAA, call 425–227–1221. It is also FR 38036, July 2, 2015) or on the the Administrator finds necessary for
available on the Internet at http:// determination of the cost to the public. safety in air commerce. This regulation
www.regulations.gov by searching for is within the scope of that authority
and locating Docket No. FAA–2015– Conclusion
because it addresses an unsafe condition
1991. We reviewed the available data and that is likely to exist or develop on
determined that air safety and the products identified in this rulemaking
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
public interest require adopting this AD action.
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Sanjay Ralhan, Aerospace Engineer, as proposed, except for minor editorial
International Branch, ANM–116, changes. We have determined that these Regulatory Findings
Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, minor changes: We determined that this AD will not
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA • Are consistent with the intent that have federalism implications under
98057–3356; telephone 425–227–1405; was proposed in the NPRM (80 FR Executive Order 13132. This AD will
fax 425–227–1149. 38036, July 2, 2015) for correcting the not have a substantial direct effect on
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION unsafe condition; and the States, on the relationship between

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the national government and the States, (1) Airbus Model A318–111 and –112 In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your
or on the distribution of power and airplanes. request to your principal inspector or local
responsibilities among the various (2) Airbus Model A319–111, –112, and Flight Standards District Office, as
–115 airplanes. appropriate. If sending information directly
levels of government.
(3) Airbus Model A320–214 airplanes. to the International Branch, send it to ATTN:
For the reasons discussed above, I (4) Airbus Model A321–111, –112, –211, Sanjay Ralhan, Aerospace Engineer,
certify that this AD: –212, and –213 airplanes. International Branch, ANM–116, Transport
1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind
action’’ under Executive Order 12866; (d) Subject
Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356;
2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the Air Transport Association (ATA) of telephone: 425–227–1405; fax: 425–227–
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures America Code 71, Powerplant. 1149. Information may be emailed to: 9–
(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); (e) Reason ANM–116–AMOC–REQUESTS@faa.gov.
3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in Before using any approved AMOC, notify
Alaska; and This AD was prompted by reports of your appropriate principal inspector, or
cracked cadmium-plated lock nuts that attach lacking a principal inspector, the manager of
4. Will not have a significant
the hinge to the fan cowl door. We are the local flight standards district office/
economic impact, positive or negative, issuing this AD to detect and correct cracking
on a substantial number of small entities certificate holding district office. The AMOC
of the hinge lock nuts, which could result in approval letter must specifically reference
under the criteria of the Regulatory separation of the hinge from the fan cowl this AD.
Flexibility Act. door, the in-flight loss of the door, and (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any
consequent damage to the airplane. requirement in this AD to obtain corrective
Examining the AD Docket
(f) Compliance actions from a manufacturer, the action must
You may examine the AD docket on be accomplished using a method approved
the Internet at http://www.regulations. Comply with this AD within the
compliance times specified, unless already by the Manager, International Branch, ANM–
gov/#!docketDetail;D=FAA–2015–1991; 116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or
done.
or in person at the Docket Management the European Aviation Safety Agency
Facility between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., (g) Inspect to Determine Serial Number (EASA); or Airbus’s EASA Design
Monday through Friday, except Federal Within 24 months after the effective date Organization Approval (DOA). If approved by
holidays. The AD docket contains this of this AD: Inspect to determine if any fan the DOA, the approval must include the
cowl door has a serial number 10029001 DOA-authorized signature.
AD, the regulatory evaluation, any
comments received, and other through 11092003 inclusive, in accordance (k) Related Information
with the Accomplishment Instructions of
information. The street address for the Refer to Mandatory Continuing
Airbus Service Bulletin A320–71–1062,
Docket Operations office (telephone dated July 28, 2014; or Goodrich Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA
800–647–5527) is in the ADDRESSES Aerostructures Service Bulletin RA32071– Airworthiness Directive 2014–0276, dated
section. 151, dated June 11, 2014. A review of December 19, 2014, for related information.
airplane maintenance records is acceptable in This MCAI may be found in the AD docket
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 lieu of the inspection required by this on the Internet at http://www.regulations.
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation paragraph, provided those records can be gov/#!documentDetail;D=FAA-2015-1991-
safety, Incorporation by reference, relied upon for that purpose and the serial 0003.
Safety. number can be positively identified by that (l) Material Incorporated by Reference
review.
Adoption of the Amendment (1) The Director of the Federal Register
(h) Inspection and Replacement approved the incorporation by reference
Accordingly, under the authority For any fan cowl door having any serial (IBR) of the service information listed in this
delegated to me by the Administrator, number identified in paragraph (g) of this paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR
the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as AD: Within 24 months after the effective date part 51.
follows: of this AD, do a detailed inspection for (2) You must use this service information
cracking of the hinge lock nuts of the door, as applicable to do the actions required by
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS in accordance with the Accomplishment this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise.
DIRECTIVES Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A320– (i) Airbus Service Bulletin A320–71–1062,
71–1062, dated July 28, 2014; or Goodrich dated July 28, 2014.
■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 Aerostructures Service Bulletin RA32071– (ii) Goodrich Aerostructures Service
continues to read as follows: 151, dated June 11, 2014. If any crack is Bulletin RA32071–151, dated June 11, 2014.
found, before further flight, replace each (3) For Airbus service information
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. identified in this AD, contact Airbus,
cracked hinge lock nut, in accordance with
§ 39.13 [Amended] the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Airworthiness Office—EIAS, 1 Rond Point
Service Bulletin A320–71–1062, dated July Maurice Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex,
■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding France; telephone: +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax:
28, 2014; or Goodrich Aerostructures Service
the following new airworthiness Bulletin RA32071–151, dated June 11, 2014. +33 5 61 93 44 51; email: account.airworth-
directive (AD): eas@airbus.com; Internet http://
(i) Special Flight Permits www.airbus.com.
2016–02–02 Airbus: Amendment 39–18381.
Docket No. FAA–2015–1991; Directorate Special flight permits, as described in (4) For Goodrich service information
Identifier 2014–NM–251–AD. Section 21.197 and Section 21.199 of the identified in this AD, contact Goodrich
Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR 21.197 Aerostructures, 850 Lagoon Drive, Chula
(a) Effective Date and 21.199), are not allowed. Vista, California, 91910–2098; telephone:
This AD becomes effective March 1, 2016. 619–691–2719; email: jan.lewis@
(j) Other FAA AD Provisions goodrich.com; Internet: http://www.goodrich.
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(b) Affected ADs The following provisions also apply to this com/TechPubs.
None. AD: (5) You may view this service information
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate,
(c) Applicability (AMOCs): The Manager, International 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For
This AD applies to the airplanes, Branch, ANM–116, Transport Airplane information on the availability of this
certificated in any category, identified in Directorate, FAA, has the authority to material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221.
paragraphs (c)(1), (c)(2), (c)(3), and (c)(4) of approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested (6) You may view this service information
this AD, all manufacturer serial numbers. using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. that is incorporated by reference at the

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National Archives and Records searching for and locating Docket No. as proposed except for the changes
Administration (NARA). For information on FAA–2015–2983. described above. We have determined
the availability of this material at NARA, call that the changes described above are
202–741–6030, or go to: http://www.archives. Examining the AD Docket
minor changes, as they:
gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html. You may examine the AD docket on • Are consistent with the intent that
Issued in Renton, Washington, on January the Internet at http:// was proposed in the NPRM (80 FR
9, 2016. www.regulations.gov by searching for 59672, October 2, 2015) for correcting
Michael Kaszycki, and locating Docket No. FAA–2015– the unsafe condition; and
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane 2983; or in person at the Docket • Do not add any additional burden
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. Management Facility between 9 a.m. upon the public than was already
[FR Doc. 2016–00952 Filed 1–25–16; 8:45 am] and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, proposed in the NPRM (80 FR 59672,
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P except Federal holidays. The AD docket October 2, 2015).
contains this AD, the regulatory We also determined that these
evaluation, any comments received, and changes will not increase the economic
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION other information. The address for the burden on any operator or increase the
Docket Office (phone: 800–647–5527) is scope of this AD.
Federal Aviation Administration Document Management Facility, U.S.
Department of Transportation, Docket Related Service Information Under 1
14 CFR Part 39 Operations, M–30, West Building CFR Part 51
Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200 We reviewed CFM Service Bulletin
[Docket No. FAA–2015–2983; Directorate
Identifier 2015–NE–20–AD; Amendment 39– New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, (SB) No. CFM56–5B S/B 72–0850, dated
18383; AD 2016–02–04] DC 20590. December 19, 2012, which describes
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kyle procedures for inspecting the TRF. This
RIN 2120–AA64 service information is reasonably
Gustafson, Aerospace Engineer, Engine
Certification Office, FAA, Engine & available because the interested parties
Airworthiness Directives; CFM have access to it through their normal
International S.A. Turbofan Engines Propeller Directorate, 1200 District
Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803; phone: course of business or by the means
AGENCY: Federal Aviation 781–238–7183; fax: 781–238–7199; identified in the ADDRESSES section of
Administration (FAA), DOT. email: kyle.gustafson@faa.gov. this final rule.
ACTION: Final rule. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Other Related Service Information
SUMMARY: We are adopting a new Discussion We also reviewed CFM SB No.
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain We issued a notice of proposed CFM56–5B S/B 72–0308. Operators
CFM International S.A. (CFM) CFM56– rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR subject to this AD are required to follow
5B series turbofan engines. This AD was part 39 by adding an AD that would different initial and repetitive
prompted by a corrected lifing analysis apply to certain CFM CFM56–5B series inspection intervals depending on
by the engine manufacturer that shows turbofan engines. The NPRM published whether CFM SB No. CFM56–5B S/B
the need to identify an initial and in the Federal Register on October 2, 72–0308 has been applied.
repetitive inspection threshold for 2015 (80 FR 59672). The NPRM was Costs of Compliance
certain part number (P/N) turbine rear prompted by a corrected lifing analysis
frames (TRFs). This AD requires initial by the engine manufacturer that shows We estimate that this AD affects about
and repetitive inspections of certain P/ the need to identify an initial and 94 engines installed on airplanes of U.S.
N TRFs on the low-pressure turbine repetitive inspection threshold for registry. We also estimate that it will
(LPT) frame assembly. We are issuing certain P/N TRFs. The NPRM proposed take about 3 hours per engine to do the
this AD to prevent failure of the TRF on to require initial and repetitive inspection. The average labor rate is $85
the LPT frame assembly, which could inspections of certain P/N TRFs on the per hour. Based on these figures, we
lead to engine separation, damage to the LPT frame assembly. We are issuing this estimate the cost of this AD on U.S.
engine, and damage to the airplane. AD to correct the unsafe condition on operators to be $23,970.
DATES: This AD is effective March 1, these products. Authority for this Rulemaking
2016. Comments Title 49 of the United States Code
The Director of the Federal Register specifies the FAA’s authority to issue
approved the incorporation by reference We gave the public the opportunity to
participate in developing this AD. We rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I,
of certain publications listed in this AD section 106, describes the authority of
as of March 1, 2016. received no comments on the NPRM (80
FR 59672, October 2, 2015) or on the the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII:
ADDRESSES: For service information Aviation Programs, describes in more
determination of the cost to the public.
identified in this AD, contact CFM detail the scope of the Agency’s
International Inc., Aviation Operations Clarification to the Repetitive authority.
Center, 1 Neumann Way, M/D Room Inspection Requirements We are issuing this rulemaking under
285, Cincinnati, OH 45125; phone: 877– We have revised the Compliance, the authority described in Subtitle VII,
432–3272; fax: 877–432–3329; email: paragraph (e) of this AD, to clarify the Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701:
aviation.fleetsupport@ge.com. You may repetitive inspection requirements for ‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that
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view this service information at the when the initial inspection is done prior section, Congress charges the FAA with
FAA, Engine & Propeller Directorate, to the initial inspection threshold. promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in
1200 District Avenue, Burlington, MA. air commerce by prescribing regulations
For information on the availability of Conclusion for practices, methods, and procedures
this material at the FAA, call 781–238– We reviewed the relevant data and the Administrator finds necessary for
7125. It is also available on the Internet determined that air safety and the safety in air commerce. This regulation
at http://www.regulations.gov by public interest require adopting this AD is within the scope of that authority

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Document Created: 2018-02-02 12:37:53
Document Modified: 2018-02-02 12:37:53

Category		Regulatory Information
Collection		Federal Register
sudoc Class		AE 2.7: GS 4.107: AE 2.106:
Publisher		Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
Section		Rules and Regulations
Action		Final rule.
Dates		This AD becomes effective March 1, 2016.
Contact		Sanjay Ralhan, Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; telephone 425-227-1405; fax 425-227-1149.
FR Citation		81 FR 4169
RIN Number		2120-AA64
CFR Associated		Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety

81 FR 4169 - Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes

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