81 FR 41892 - Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 124 (June 28, 2016)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 124 (June 28, 2016)
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| FR Document | 2016-14968 |
[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 124 (Tuesday, June 28, 2016)] [Proposed Rules] [Pages 41892-41894] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2016-14968] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2016-7269; Directorate Identifier 2015-NM-198-AD] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Airbus Model A300 series airplanes; Model A300 B4-600, B4-600R, and F4-600R series airplanes, and Model A300 C4-605R Variant F airplanes (collectively called Model A300-600 series airplanes); and Model A310 series airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by a report indicating that during inspections to detect corrosion of the bulk cargo doors, several cracks were discovered. This proposed AD would require a general visual inspection of the bulk cargo door frame to identify any structural repairs, a detailed visual inspection of the frame at the repaired area for any cracking if necessary, and corrective actions if necessary. We are proposing this AD to detect and correct cracking of the bulk cargo doors; such cracking could result in rapid airplane decompression or possible loss of the bulk cargo door. DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by August 12, 2016. ADDRESSES: You may send comments, using the procedures found in 14 CFR 11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following methods:Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments. Fax: 202-493-2251. Mail: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590. Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail address above between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. For service information identified in this NPRM, contact Airbus SAS, Airworthiness Office--EAW, 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. 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- 7269; 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: Dan Rodina, Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; telephone 425-227-2125; fax 425-227-1149. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Comments Invited We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or arguments about this proposed AD. Send your comments to an address listed under the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2016-7269; Directorate Identifier 2015-NM-198-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 2015-0238, dated December 18, 2015 (referred to after this as the Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or ``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for Airbus Model A300 series airplanes; Model A300 B4-600, B4-600R, and F4-600R series airplanes, and Model A300 C4-605R Variant F airplanes (collectively called Model A300-600 series airplanes); and Model A310 series airplanes. The MCAI states: During inspections to detect corrosion on the Bulk Cargo Doors of Airbus A300 family aeroplanes, several cracks were discovered. Investigations revealed that a set of SRM [structural repair manual] repair solutions was defined in 1993, and was classified as permanent and without limitation. As of 2011, this set of repair solutions was revised and classified permanent, but with post-repair required actions. This condition, if not detected and corrected, could result in rapid decompression events or even loss of the bulk cargo door. As per Ageing Aircraft rules, it was determined that new inspections have to be completed on the Bulk Cargo Door Frames to detect potential fatigue damages on repaired structures or to perform a new repair scheme. Based on the fact that several aeroplanes could potentially be flying with potential fatigue damages on repaired structures, Airbus was requested to issue Alert Operator Transmission (AOT) A53W010-15 to provide fleet-wide inspection instructions to address this condition. For the reasons describes above, this [EASA] AD requires a one- time inspection of the bulk cargo door frame to determine whether a repair has been accomplished and, depending on findings, accomplishment of applicable corrective action(s). The required actions in this NPRM include a detailed visual inspection of the bulk cargo door frame at the repaired area for any cracking, repair of cracks, and post-repair inspections of crack-free frames. 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-2016-7269. Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 We reviewed Airbus Alert Operators Transmission A53W010-15, Revision 00, including Appendixes 1, 2, and 3, dated December 15, 2015. The service information describes a general visual inspection of the bulk cargo door frame to identify any structural repairs, and a detailed visual inspection of the frame at the repaired area. 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. [[Page 41893]] 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 135 airplanes of U.S. registry. We estimate the following costs to comply with this proposed AD: Estimated Costs ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cost per Cost on U.S. Action Labor cost Parts cost product operators ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Inspection...................... 1 work-hour x $85 per hour $0 $85 $11,475 = $85. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- We have received no definitive data that would enable us to provide cost estimates for the on-condition actions specified in this proposed AD, except for the cost of reporting, specified as follows: On-Condition Costs ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Cost per Action Labor cost Parts cost product ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Reporting............ 1 work-hour x $0 $85 $85 per hour = $85. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Paperwork Reduction Act A federal agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, nor shall a person be subject to penalty for failure to comply with a collection of information subject to the requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act unless that collection of information displays a current valid OMB control number. The control number for the collection of information required by this proposed AD is 2120-0056. The paperwork cost associated with this proposed AD has been detailed in the Costs of Compliance section of this document and includes time for reviewing instructions, as well as completing and reviewing the collection of information. Therefore, all reporting associated with this proposed AD is mandatory. Comments concerning the accuracy of this burden and suggestions for reducing the burden should be directed to the FAA at 800 Independence Ave. SW., Washington, DC 20591, ATTN: Information Collection Clearance Officer, AES-200. 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 0 1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows: Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. Sec. 39.13 [Amended] 0 2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness directive (AD): Airbus: Docket No. FAA-2016-7269; Directorate Identifier 2015-NM- 198-AD. (a) Comments Due Date We must receive comments by August 12, 2016. (b) Affected ADs None. (c) Applicability This AD applies to Airbus Model A300 B2-1A, B2-1C, B2K-3C, B2- 203, B4-2C, B4-103, and B4-203 airplanes; Model A300 B4-601, B4-603, B4-620, B4-622, B4-605R, B4-622R, F4-605R, and F4-622R airplanes, and Model A300 C4-605R Variant F airplanes; and Model A310-203, - 204, -221, -222, -304, -322, -324, and -325 airplanes, certificated in any category, that have accumulated more than 14,600 total flight cycles as of the effective date of this AD. Note 1 to paragraph (c) of this AD: For airplanes that have accumulated 14,600 total flight cycles or fewer as of the effective date of this AD, no actions are required by this AD. [[Page 41894]] (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 53, Fuselage. (e) Reason This AD was prompted by a report indicating that during inspections to detect corrosion of the bulk cargo doors, several cracks were discovered. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct cracking of the bulk cargo doors; such cracking could result in rapid airplane decompression or possible loss of the bulk cargo door. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Inspection Within 250 flight cycles or 6 months after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs first, do a general visual inspection of the bulk cargo door frame to identify the existence of any structural repairs, in accordance with the instructions of Airbus Alert Operators Transmission (AOT) A53W010-15, Revision 00, including Appendixes 1, 2, and 3, dated December 15, 2015. (h) Detailed Visual Inspection If, during the general visual inspection required in paragraph (g) of this AD, any repair is found on the bulk cargo door frame: Before further flight, do a detailed visual inspection for cracking of the frame at the repaired area, in accordance with the instructions of Airbus AOT A53W010-15, Revision 00, including Appendixes 1, 2, and 3, dated December 15, 2015. (i) Crack Repair If any cracking is found during the detailed visual inspection required by paragraph (h) of this AD: Before further flight, repair using a method approved by the Manager, International Branch, ANM- 116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or EASA; or Airbus's EASA Design Organization Approval (DOA). (j) Post-Repair Actions for Crack-Free Frames If no cracking is found during the detailed visual inspection required by paragraph (h) of this AD: Do the actions in paragraphs (j)(1) and (j)(2) of this AD. (1) At the applicable time specified in paragraph (j)(1)(i) or (j)(1)(ii) of this AD: Send a report of the inspection results to Airbus Service Bulletin Reporting Online Application on Airbus World (https://w3.airbus.com/). (i) If the inspection was done on or after the effective date of this AD: Submit the report within 60 days after the inspection. (ii) If the inspection was done before the effective date of this AD: Submit the report within 60 days after the effective date of this AD. (2) Within 2,800 flight cycles after the detailed visual inspection required by paragraph (h) of this AD: Do applicable post- repair inspections and repairs, using a method approved by the Manager, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or EASA; or Airbus's EASA Design Organization Approval (DOA). (k) 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: Dan Rodina, Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057- 3356; telephone 425-227-2125; fax 425-227-1149. 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 Design Organization Approval (DOA). If approved by the DOA, the approval must include the DOA-authorized signature. (l) Related Information (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA Airworthiness Directive 2015-0238, dated December 18, 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-2016-7269. (2) For service information identified in this AD, contact Airbus SAS, Airworthiness Office--EAW, 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. 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 10, 2016. Michael Kaszycki, Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2016-14968 Filed 6-27-16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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Issued in Renton, Washington, on June 16, For service information identified in Directive 2015–0238, dated December
2016. this NPRM, contact Airbus SAS, 18, 2015 (referred to after this as the
Dionne Palermo, Airworthiness Office—EAW, 1 Rond Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Point Maurice Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Information, or ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. Cedex, France; telephone +33 5 61 93 36 an unsafe condition for Airbus Model
[FR Doc. 2016–14965 Filed 6–27–16; 8:45 am] 96; fax +33 5 61 93 44 51; email A300 series airplanes; Model A300 B4–
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P account.airworth-eas@airbus.com; 600, B4–600R, and F4–600R series
Internet http://www.airbus.com. You airplanes, and Model A300 C4–605R
may view this referenced service Variant F airplanes (collectively called
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION information at the FAA, Transport Model A300–600 series airplanes); and
Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue Model A310 series airplanes. The MCAI
Federal Aviation Administration SW., Renton, WA. For information on states:
the availability of this material at the During inspections to detect corrosion on
14 CFR Part 39 FAA, call 425–227–1221. the Bulk Cargo Doors of Airbus A300 family
[Docket No. FAA–2016–7269; Directorate Examining the AD Docket aeroplanes, several cracks were discovered.
Identifier 2015–NM–198–AD] Investigations revealed that a set of SRM
You may examine the AD docket on [structural repair manual] repair solutions
RIN 2120–AA64 the Internet at http:// was defined in 1993, and was classified as
www.regulations.gov by searching for permanent and without limitation. As of
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus 2011, this set of repair solutions was revised
and locating Docket No. FAA–2016–
Airplanes and classified permanent, but with post-
7269; or in person at the Docket
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Management Facility between 9 a.m. repair required actions.
This condition, if not detected and
Administration (FAA), DOT. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
corrected, could result in rapid
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking except Federal holidays. The AD docket decompression events or even loss of the
(NPRM). contains this proposed AD, the bulk cargo door.
regulatory evaluation, any comments As per Ageing Aircraft rules, it was
SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new received, and other information. The determined that new inspections have to be
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain street address for the Docket Operations completed on the Bulk Cargo Door Frames to
Airbus Model A300 series airplanes; office (telephone 800–647–5527) is in detect potential fatigue damages on repaired
Model A300 B4–600, B4–600R, and F4– the ADDRESSES section. Comments will structures or to perform a new repair scheme.
600R series airplanes, and Model A300 be available in the AD docket shortly Based on the fact that several aeroplanes
C4–605R Variant F airplanes after receipt. could potentially be flying with potential
(collectively called Model A300–600 fatigue damages on repaired structures,
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dan Airbus was requested to issue Alert Operator
series airplanes); and Model A310 series Rodina, Aerospace Engineer, Transmission (AOT) A53W010–15 to provide
airplanes. This proposed AD was International Branch, ANM–116, fleet-wide inspection instructions to address
prompted by a report indicating that Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, this condition.
during inspections to detect corrosion of 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA For the reasons describes above, this
the bulk cargo doors, several cracks 98057–3356; telephone 425–227–2125; [EASA] AD requires a one-time inspection of
were discovered. This proposed AD fax 425–227–1149. the bulk cargo door frame to determine
would require a general visual SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
whether a repair has been accomplished and,
inspection of the bulk cargo door frame depending on findings, accomplishment of
to identify any structural repairs, a Comments Invited applicable corrective action(s).
detailed visual inspection of the frame We invite you to send any written The required actions in this NPRM
at the repaired area for any cracking if relevant data, views, or arguments about include a detailed visual inspection of
necessary, and corrective actions if this proposed AD. Send your comments the bulk cargo door frame at the
necessary. We are proposing this AD to to an address listed under the repaired area for any cracking, repair of
detect and correct cracking of the bulk ADDRESSES section. Include ‘‘Docket No. cracks, and post-repair inspections of
cargo doors; such cracking could result FAA–2016–7269; Directorate Identifier crack-free frames. You may examine the
in rapid airplane decompression or 2015–NM–198–AD’’ at the beginning of MCAI in the AD docket on the Internet
possible loss of the bulk cargo door. your comments. We specifically invite at http://www.regulations.gov by
DATES: We must receive comments on comments on the overall regulatory, searching for and locating Docket No.
this proposed AD by August 12, 2016. economic, environmental, and energy FAA–2016–7269.
ADDRESSES: You may send comments, aspects of this proposed AD. We will Related Service Information Under 1
using the procedures found in 14 CFR consider all comments received by the CFR Part 51
11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following closing date and may amend this
methods: proposed AD based on those comments. We reviewed Airbus Alert Operators
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to We will post all comments we Transmission A53W010–15, Revision
http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the receive, without change, to http:// 00, including Appendixes 1, 2, and 3,
instructions for submitting comments. www.regulations.gov, including any dated December 15, 2015. The service
• Fax: 202–493–2251. personal information you provide. We information describes a general visual
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• Mail: U.S. Department of will also post a report summarizing each inspection of the bulk cargo door frame
Transportation, Docket Operations, M– substantive verbal contact we receive to identify any structural repairs, and a
30, West Building Ground Floor, Room about this proposed AD. detailed visual inspection of the frame
W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., at the repaired area. This service
Washington, DC 20590. Discussion information is reasonably available
• Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail The European Aviation Safety Agency because the interested parties have
address above between 9 a.m. and 5 (EASA), which is the Technical Agent access to it through their normal course
p.m., Monday through Friday, except for the Member States of the European of business or by the means identified
Federal holidays. Union, has issued EASA Airworthiness in the ADDRESSES section.
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FAA’s Determination and Requirements Design Authority, we have been notified develop on other products of these same
of This Proposed AD of the unsafe condition described in the type designs.
MCAI and service information Costs of Compliance
This product has been approved by referenced above. We are proposing this
the aviation authority of another AD because we evaluated all pertinent We estimate that this proposed AD
country, and is approved for operation information and determined an unsafe affects 135 airplanes of U.S. registry. We
in the United States. Pursuant to our condition exists and is likely to exist or estimate the following costs to comply
bilateral agreement with the State of with this proposed AD:
ESTIMATED COSTS
Cost per Cost on U.S.
Action Labor cost Parts cost product operators
Inspection .......... 1 work-hour × $85 per hour = $85 ............................................................... $0 $85 $11,475
We have received no definitive data estimates for the on-condition actions for the cost of reporting, specified as
that would enable us to provide cost specified in this proposed AD, except follows:
ON-CONDITION COSTS
Cost per
Action Labor cost Parts cost product
Reporting .......... 1 work-hour × $85 per hour = $85 ........................................................................................... $0 $85
Paperwork Reduction Act section, Congress charges the FAA with The Proposed Amendment
A federal agency may not conduct or promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in Accordingly, under the authority
sponsor, and a person is not required to air commerce by prescribing regulations delegated to me by the Administrator,
respond to, nor shall a person be subject for practices, methods, and procedures the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part
to penalty for failure to comply with a the Administrator finds necessary for 39 as follows:
collection of information subject to the safety in air commerce. This regulation
requirements of the Paperwork is within the scope of that authority PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
Reduction Act unless that collection of because it addresses an unsafe condition DIRECTIVES
information displays a current valid that is likely to exist or develop on
products identified in this rulemaking ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39
OMB control number. The control
action. continues to read as follows:
number for the collection of information
required by this proposed AD is 2120– Regulatory Findings Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
0056. The paperwork cost associated We determined that this proposed AD § 39.13 [Amended]
with this proposed AD has been would not have federalism implications ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
detailed in the Costs of Compliance under Executive Order 13132. This the following new airworthiness
section of this document and includes proposed AD would not have a directive (AD):
time for reviewing instructions, as well substantial direct effect on the States, on
as completing and reviewing the Airbus: Docket No. FAA–2016–7269;
the relationship between the national Directorate Identifier 2015–NM–198–AD.
collection of information. Therefore, all Government and the States, or on the
reporting associated with this proposed distribution of power and (a) Comments Due Date
AD is mandatory. Comments concerning responsibilities among the various We must receive comments by August 12,
the accuracy of this burden and levels of government. 2016.
suggestions for reducing the burden For the reasons discussed above, I (b) Affected ADs
should be directed to the FAA at 800 certify this proposed regulation:
Independence Ave. SW., Washington, None.
1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory
DC 20591, ATTN: Information action’’ under Executive Order 12866; (c) Applicability
Collection Clearance Officer, AES–200. 2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the This AD applies to Airbus Model A300 B2–
Authority for This Rulemaking DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures 1A, B2–1C, B2K–3C, B2–203, B4–2C, B4–103,
(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); and B4–203 airplanes; Model A300 B4–601,
Title 49 of the United States Code 3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in B4–603, B4–620, B4–622, B4–605R, B4–
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue Alaska; and 622R, F4–605R, and F4–622R airplanes, and
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, 4. Will not have a significant Model A300 C4–605R Variant F airplanes;
asabaliauskas on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with PROPOSALS
section 106, describes the authority of and Model A310–203, –204, –221, –222,
economic impact, positive or negative, –304, –322, –324, and –325 airplanes,
the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII: on a substantial number of small entities certificated in any category, that have
Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more under the criteria of the Regulatory accumulated more than 14,600 total flight
detail the scope of the Agency’s Flexibility Act. cycles as of the effective date of this AD.
authority. Note 1 to paragraph (c) of this AD: For
We are issuing this rulemaking under List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
airplanes that have accumulated 14,600 total
the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII, Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation flight cycles or fewer as of the effective date
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: safety, Incorporation by reference, of this AD, no actions are required by this
General requirements.’’ Under that Safety. AD.
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(d) Subject Airplane Directorate, FAA; or EASA; or DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Air Transport Association (ATA) of Airbus’s EASA Design Organization
America Code 53, Fuselage. Approval (DOA). Federal Aviation Administration
(e) Reason (k) Other FAA AD Provisions
14 CFR Part 39
This AD was prompted by a report The following provisions also apply to this
indicating that during inspections to detect AD: [Docket No. FAA–2016–7270; Directorate
corrosion of the bulk cargo doors, several (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance Identifier 2015–NM–116–AD]
cracks were discovered. We are issuing this (AMOCs): The Manager, International RIN 2120–AA64
AD to detect and correct cracking of the bulk Branch, ANM–116, Transport Airplane
cargo doors; such cracking could result in
rapid airplane decompression or possible Directorate, FAA, has the authority to Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing
loss of the bulk cargo door. approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested Company Airplanes
using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19.
(f) Compliance In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your
AGENCY: Federal Aviation
Comply with this AD within the request to your principal inspector or local Administration (FAA), DOT.
compliance times specified, unless already Flight Standards District Office, as ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
done. appropriate. If sending information directly (NPRM).
(g) Inspection to the International Branch, send it to ATTN:
SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new
Dan Rodina, Aerospace Engineer,
Within 250 flight cycles or 6 months after airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
the effective date of this AD, whichever International Branch, ANM–116, Transport
The Boeing Company Model 737–700
occurs first, do a general visual inspection of Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind
and –700C series airplanes. This
the bulk cargo door frame to identify the Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356;
telephone 425–227–2125; fax 425–227–1149.
proposed AD was prompted by a report
existence of any structural repairs, in
Information may be emailed to: 9-ANM-116-
that for airplanes with blended winglets,
accordance with the instructions of Airbus
Alert Operators Transmission (AOT) AMOC-REQUESTS@faa.gov. Before using the nose-up pitch trim limit and
A53W010–15, Revision 00, including any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate associated warning for the horizontal
Appendixes 1, 2, and 3, dated December 15, principal inspector, or lacking a principal stabilizer control system will allow take-
2015. inspector, the manager of the local flight off with incorrect trim settings. This
standards district office/certificate holding proposed AD would require, depending
(h) Detailed Visual Inspection
district office. The AMOC approval letter on airplane configuration, replacing the
If, during the general visual inspection pitch trim light plates on the flight deck
required in paragraph (g) of this AD, any must specifically reference this AD.
(2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any control stand, relocating the position
repair is found on the bulk cargo door frame:
Before further flight, do a detailed visual requirement in this AD to obtain corrective warning horn switches of the horizontal
inspection for cracking of the frame at the actions from a manufacturer, the action must stabilizer, revising the software,
repaired area, in accordance with the be accomplished using a method approved removing the placard, and doing related
instructions of Airbus AOT A53W010–15, by the Manager, International Branch, ANM– investigative and corrective actions if
Revision 00, including Appendixes 1, 2, and 116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or necessary. We are proposing this AD to
3, dated December 15, 2015. the EASA; or Airbus’s EASA Design prevent take-off with incorrect settings
(i) Crack Repair Organization Approval (DOA). If approved by of the horizontal stabilizer pitch trim
the DOA, the approval must include the system. Settings outside of the
If any cracking is found during the detailed
visual inspection required by paragraph (h) DOA-authorized signature. appropriate pitch trim limits could
of this AD: Before further flight, repair using result in loss of controllability of the
(l) Related Information
a method approved by the Manager, airplane during take-off.
International Branch, ANM–116, Transport (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing DATES: We must receive comments on
Airplane Directorate, FAA; or EASA; or Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA
this proposed AD by August 12, 2016.
Airbus’s EASA Design Organization Airworthiness Directive 2015–0238, dated
ADDRESSES: You may send comments,
Approval (DOA). December 18, 2015, for related information.
This MCAI may be found in the AD docket using the procedures found in 14 CFR
(j) Post-Repair Actions for Crack-Free 11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following
on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov
Frames methods:
by searching for and locating Docket No.
If no cracking is found during the detailed FAA–2016–7269. • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to
visual inspection required by paragraph (h) (2) For service information identified in http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the
of this AD: Do the actions in paragraphs (j)(1) this AD, contact Airbus SAS, Airworthiness instructions for submitting comments.
and (j)(2) of this AD.
Office—EAW, 1 Rond Point Maurice • Fax: 202–493–2251.
(1) At the applicable time specified in
Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; • Mail: U.S. Department of
paragraph (j)(1)(i) or (j)(1)(ii) of this AD: Send Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
a report of the inspection results to Airbus telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61
93 44 51; email account.airworth-eas@ 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
Service Bulletin Reporting Online
Application on Airbus World (https:// airbus.com; Internet http://www.airbus.com. W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
w3.airbus.com/). You may view this service information at the Washington, DC 20590.
(i) If the inspection was done on or after FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 • Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail
the effective date of this AD: Submit the Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For address above between 9 a.m. and 5
report within 60 days after the inspection. p.m., Monday through Friday, except
asabaliauskas on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with PROPOSALS
information on the availability of this
(ii) If the inspection was done before the material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221. Federal holidays.
effective date of this AD: Submit the report For Aviation Partners Boeing service
within 60 days after the effective date of this Issued in Renton, Washington, on June 10,
information identified in this NPRM,
AD. 2016.
contact Aviation Partners Boeing, 2811
(2) Within 2,800 flight cycles after the Michael Kaszycki,
detailed visual inspection required by
South 102nd Street, Suite 200, Seattle,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane WA 98168; phone: 206–830–7699; fax:
paragraph (h) of this AD: Do applicable post- Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
repair inspections and repairs, using a 206–767–3355; email: leng@
method approved by the Manager, [FR Doc. 2016–14968 Filed 6–27–16; 8:45 am] aviationpartners.com; Internet: http://
International Branch, ANM–116, Transport BILLING CODE 4910–13–P www.aviationpartnersboeing.com.
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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 12, 2016. | |
| Contact | Dan Rodina, Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; telephone 425-227-2125; fax 425-227-1149. | |
| FR Citation | 81 FR 41892 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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