81 FR 44235 - Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 130 (July 7, 2016)
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[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 130 (Thursday, July 7, 2016)] [Proposed Rules] [Pages 44235-44238] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2016-15907] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2016-7424; Directorate Identifier 2015-NM-173-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 all Airbus Model A330-200, -200 Freighter, and -300 series airplanes; and Model A340-200, -300, -500, and -600 series airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by a determination that, due to significant differences among all airspeed sources, the flight controls will revert to alternate law, the autopilot (AP) and the auto-thrust (A/THR) will automatically disconnect, and the flight director (FD) bars will be automatically removed. Then, if two airspeed sources become similar while still erroneous, the flight guidance computers will display the FD bars again, and enable [[Page 44236]] the re-engagement of the AP and A/THR. In some cases, however, the AP orders may be inappropriate, such as possible abrupt pitch command. This proposed AD would require a software standard upgrade (modification or replacement) of the three flight control primary computers (FCPCs). We are proposing this AD to prevent autopilot engagement under unreliable airspeed conditions, which could result in reduced controllability of the airplane. DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by August 22, 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--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- 7424; 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-2016-7424; Directorate Identifier 2015-NM-173-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 2015-0124R1, dated February 2, 2016 (referred to after this as the Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or ``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for all Airbus Model A330-200, -200 Freighter, and -300 series airplanes; and Model A340- 200, -300, -500, and -600 series airplanes. The MCAI states: It was determined that, when there are significant differences between all airspeed sources, the flight controls of an Airbus A330 or A340 aeroplane will revert to alternate law, the autopilot (AP) and the auto-thrust (A/THR) automatically disconnect, and the Flight Directors (FD) bars are automatically removed. Further analyses have shown that, after such an event, if two airspeed sources become similar while still erroneous, the flight guidance computers will display the FD bars again, and enable the re-engagement of AP and A/ THR. However, in some cases, the AP orders may be inappropriate, such as possible abrupt pitch command. In order to prevent such events which may, under specific circumstances, constitute an unsafe condition, EASA issued AD 2010-0271 [which corresponds to FAA AD 2011-02-09, Amendment 39-16583 (76 FR 4219, January 25, 2011)] to require an amendment of the Airplane Flight Manual (AFM) to ensure that flight crews apply the appropriate operational procedure. Since EASA AD 2010-0271 was issued, new Flight Control Primary Computer (FCPC) software standards were developed that inhibit autopilot engagement under unreliable airspeed conditions. Consequently, EASA issued AD 2011-0199 (later revised) [which corresponds to FAA AD 2013-19-14, Amendment 39-17596 (78 FR 68347, November 14, 2013)] for A330 and A340-200/300 aeroplanes, and AD 2013-0107 [which also corresponds to FAA AD 2013-19-14], for A340- 500/600 aeroplanes to require a software standard upgrade of the three FCPCs by either modification or replacement. Since EASA AD 2011-0199R1 and AD 2013-0107 were issued, new FCPC software standards, as specified in Appendix 1 of this [EASA] AD, were developed to correct aeroplane behaviour in case of undetected erroneous (Radio Altimeter) RA information and to introduce other improvements. In addition, the new FCPC software standards implement enhanced Angle of Attack (AOA) monitoring in order to better detect cases of AOA blockage, including multiple AOA blockage. For the reasons described above, EASA issued AD 2015-0124 to require the latest software standard upgrade of the three FCPCs, by either modification or replacement. At the time [EASA] AD 2015-0124 was issued, some of the Airbus SBs listed in Appendix 1 were not available. Since, some have been published, and for this reason, this [EASA] AD is revised to introduce the date of publication of these SBs. There are still two SBs that remain unavailable at this time. It is expected that this [EASA] AD will be revised again when these SBs are published. 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- 7424. Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 We reviewed the following service information: Service Bulletin A330-27-3205, Revision 02, dated March 23, 2016. Service Bulletin A320-27-3207, dated June 30, 2015. Service Bulletin A340-27-4195, dated November 24, 2015. Service Bulletin A340-27-4196, dated November 24, 2015. The service information describes procedures for upgrading (replacing or modifying) the software standards for the FCPCs. The 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 [[Page 44237]] 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. Differences Between This Proposed AD and the MCAI or Service Information Paragraph (7) of EASA AD 2015-0124R1, dated February 2, 2016, is specific to Model A330 airplanes that were modified in service to a multi-role transport tanker (MRTT) configuration using Airbus Service Bulletin A330-27-3156. This Model A330 is not type-validated by the FAA. Therefore, we have not included the provisions for the Model A330 MRTT airplanes in this proposed AD. Costs of Compliance We estimate that this proposed AD affects 92 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 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Modification/replacement.......... 3 work-hours x $85 Not available....... $255 $23,460 per hour = $255. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 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-2016-7424; Directorate Identifier 2015-NM- 173-AD. (a) Comments Due Date We must receive comments by August 22, 2016. (b) Affected ADs This AD affects the ADs identified in paragraphs (b)(1), (b)(2), (b)(3), and (b)(4) of this AD: (1) AD 2012-08-02, Amendment 39-17018 (77 FR 24829, April 26, 2012) (``AD 2012-08-02''). (2) AD 2013-03-06, Amendment 39-17341 (78 FR 15279, March 11, 2013) (``AD 2013-03-06''). (3) AD 2013-05-08, Amendment 39-17380 (78 FR 27015, May 9, 2013; corrected August 29, 2013 (78 FR 53237)) (``AD 2013-05-08''). (4) AD 2013-19-14, Amendment 39-17596 (78 FR 68347, November 14, 2013) (``AD 2013-19-14''). (c) Applicability This AD applies to the Airbus airplanes, certificated in any category, identified in paragraphs (c)(1) through (c)(7) of this AD, all manufacturer serial numbers. (1) Model A330 -223F and -243F airplanes. (2) Model A330-201, -202, -203, -223, and -243 airplanes. (3) Model A330-301, -302, -303, -321, -322, -323, -341, -342, and -343 airplanes. (4) Model A340-211,--212, and -213 airplanes. (5) Model A340-311, -312, and -313 airplanes. (6) Model A340-541 airplanes. (7) Model A340-642 airplanes. (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 27, Flight Controls. (e) Reason This AD was prompted by a determination that, due to significant differences among all airspeed sources, the flight controls will revert to alternate law, the autopilot (AP) and the auto-thrust (A/ THR) will automatically disconnect, and the flight director (FD) bars will be automatically removed. Then, if two airspeed sources become similar while still erroneous, the flight guidance computers will display the FD bars again, and enable the re-engagement of the AP and A/THR. In some cases, however, the AP orders may be inappropriate, such as possible abrupt pitch command. We are issuing this AD to prevent autopilot engagement under unreliable airspeed conditions, which could result in reduced controllability of the airplane. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. [[Page 44238]] (g) New Software Standard Upgrade for Model A330 Series Airplanes, and Model A340-200 and -300 Series Airplanes At the applicable time specified in figure 1 to paragraph (g) of this AD: Upgrade (by modification or replacement, as applicable) the three flight control primary computers (FCPCs), as specified in figure 1 to paragraph (g) of this AD, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of the applicable service information specified in paragraphs (h)(1), (h)(2), (h)(3), and (h)(4) of this AD, except for Model A340-500 and -600 series airplanes with hardware standard FCPC 2K2, do the upgrade in accordance with 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). Figure 1 to Paragraph (g) of This AD--Software Standard Updates and Compliance Times ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Compliance time after Software standard Hardware standard effective date of this AD ------------------------------------------------------------------------ P13/M22............ FCPC 2K2............. Within 9 months. P14/M23............ FCPC 2K1............. Within 9 months. M23................ FCPC 2K0............. Within 9 months. L24................ FCPC 2K1 or 2K0...... Within 15 months. L23................ FCPC 2K2............. Within 15 months. W13................ FCPC 2K2............. Within 15 months. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ (h) Service Information For the upgrade required by paragraph (g) of this AD, applicable service information is identified in paragraphs (h)(1), (h)(2), (h)(3), and (h)(4) of this AD. (1) For Model A330 airplanes with hardware standard FCPC 2K2: Airbus Service Bulletin A330-27-3205, Revision 02, dated March 23, 2016. (2) For Model A330 airplanes with hardware standard FCPC 2K1 or FCPC 2K0: Airbus Service Bulletin A330-27-3207, dated June 30, 2015. (3) For Model A340-200 and -300 series airplanes with hardware standard FCPC 2K0 or FCPC 2K1: Airbus Service Bulletin A340-27-4195, dated November 24, 2015. (4) For Model A340-200 and -300 series airplanes with hardware standard FCPC 2K2: Airbus Service Bulletin A340-27-4196, dated November 24, 2015. (i) Removal of Certain Airplane Flight Manual (AFM) Requirements After accomplishing the FCPC upgrade required by paragraph (g) of this AD, the AFM operational procedures required by the AFM revisions identified in paragraphs (i)(1), (i)(2), and (i)(3) of this AD are no longer required and can be removed from the AFM for that airplane only. (1) The AFM revision required by paragraph (g) of AD 2013-03-06. (2) The AFM revision required by paragraph (g) of AD 2013-19-14. (3) The AFM revision required by paragraph (h) of AD 2013-19-14. (j) Removal of Certain Other AFM Requirements Accomplishing the FCPC upgrade required by paragraph (g) of this AD terminates the dispatch limitations required by paragraphs (g), (h), and (i) of AD 2012-08-02 for that airplane only, and after accomplishing the FCPC upgrade, those dispatch limitations can be removed from the AFM for that airplane only. (k) Certain Actions Required by AD 2013-05-08 Affected by This AD Accomplishing the FCPC upgrade required by paragraph (g) this AD constitutes compliance with the requirements of paragraph (l) and paragraphs (o)(1) through (o)(4) of AD 2013-05-08. (l) Certain Actions Required by AD 2013-19-14 Affected by This AD Accomplishing the FCPC upgrade required by paragraph (g) this AD constitutes compliance with the requirements of paragraphs (i) and (j) of AD 2013-19-14. (m) Airplanes Excluded From Certain Requirements For Airbus Model A330 series airplanes having Airbus Modification 202680 (installation of FCPC 2K2 with software standard P13/M22) incorporated in production: The actions specified in paragraph (g) of this AD are not required, provided it can be positively determined that since the date of issuance of the original certificate of airworthiness or the original export certificate of airworthiness, no FCPC has been replaced on that airplane with an FCPC having an earlier standard. (n) Credit for Previous Actions This paragraph provides credit for the applicable actions required by paragraph (g) of this AD, if those actions were performed before the effective date of this AD using Airbus Service Bulletin A330-27-3205, dated March 9, 2015; or Airbus Service Bulletin A330-27-3205, Revision 01, dated July 3, 2015; which are not incorporated by reference in this AD. (o) Other FAA AD Provisions The following provisions also apply to this AD: (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your request to your principal inspector or local Flight Standards District Office, as appropriate. If sending information directly to the International Branch, send it to ATTN: Vladimir Ulyanov, Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, ANM 116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; telephone 425-227-1138; fax 425-227-1149.: Information may be emailed to: [email protected]. Before using any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager of the local flight standards district office/certificate holding district office. The AMOC approval letter must specifically reference this AD. (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any requirement in this AD to obtain corrective actions from a manufacturer, the action must be accomplished using a method approved by the Manager, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or the EASA; or Airbus's EASA DOA. If approved by the DOA, the approval must include the DOA-authorized signature. (3) Required for Compliance (RC): If any service information contains procedures or tests that are identified as RC, those procedures and tests must be done to comply with this AD; any procedures or tests that are not identified as RC are recommended. Those procedures and tests that are not identified as RC may be deviated from using accepted methods in accordance with the operator's maintenance or inspection program without obtaining approval of an AMOC, provided the procedures and tests identified as RC can be done and the airplane can be put back in an airworthy condition. Any substitutions or changes to procedures or tests identified as RC require approval of an AMOC. (p) Related Information (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA Airworthiness Directive 2015-0124R1, dated February 2, 2016, 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-2016-7424. (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 23, 2016. Dorr M. Anderson, Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2016-15907 Filed 7-6-16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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and right-hand for disbonding and cracking Bulletin A300–53–229, Revision 5, dated accomplished using a method approved by
have not been done as of November 16, 2011 April 8, 1997, is found: Repeat the inspection the Manager, International Branch, ANM–
(the effective date of AD 2011–17–05), as thereafter at intervals not to exceed 1 year for 116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or
specified in Airbus Service Bulletin A300– areas below stringer 22, and at intervals not the EASA; or Airbus’s EASA DOA. If
53–229: Prior to the accumulation of 24,000 to exceed 2 years for areas above and approved by the DOA, the approval must
total flight cycles or within 12 years since including stringer 22. Doing a repair, in include the DOA-authorized signature.
new, whichever occurs first; or within 60 accordance with Airbus Service Bulletin
days after November 16, 2011, whichever A300–53–229, Revision 5, dated April 8, (n) Related Information
occurs later, do a detailed inspection of the 1997, terminates the repetitive inspections (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing
fuselage bonded inner doubles of the required by this paragraph for that area. Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA
longitudinal lap joints in Sections 16 and 17 (2) If no cracking is found, and ‘‘major’’ Airworthiness Directive 2014–0265, dated
at Stringer 31 left-hand and right-hand for disbonding, as defined in Airbus Service December 9, 2014, for related information.
disbonding and cracking, in accordance with Bulletin A300–53–229, Revision 5, dated This MCAI may be found in the AD docket
the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus April 8, 1997, is found: Within 1,000 flight on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov
Service Bulletin A300–53–229, Revision 5, cycles after doing the inspection, repair, in by searching for and locating Docket No.
dated April 8, 1997. If no disbonding and no accordance with the Accomplishment FAA–2016–7425.
cracking are found, repeat the inspection Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A300– (2) For service information identified in
thereafter at intervals not to exceed 7 years 53–229, Revision 5, dated April 8, 1997. this AD, contact Airbus SAS, Airworthiness
or 12,000 flight cycles, whichever occurs (3) If any cracking is found, repair prior to Office—EAW, 1 Rond Point Maurice
first. further flight, in accordance with Airbus Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France;
(1) If no cracking is found, and ‘‘minor’’ Service Bulletin A300–53–229, Revision 5, telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61
disbonding, as defined in Airbus Service dated April 8, 1997. 93 44 51; email account.airworth-eas@
Bulletin A300–53–229, Revision 5, dated airbus.com; Internet http://www.airbus.com.
April 8, 1997, is found: Repeat the inspection (l) New Repetitive Inspections and Repair You may view this service information at the
thereafter at intervals not to exceed 1 year for Within 180 days after the effective date of FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601
areas below stringer 22, and at intervals not this AD, do rototest and ultrasonic Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For
to exceed 2 years for areas above and inspections, as applicable, for cracking of all information on the availability of this
including stringer 22. Doing a repair in longitudinal lap joints and repairs between material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221.
accordance with Airbus Service Bulletin frames 18 and 80; and repair any cracking
Issued in Renton, Washington, on June 23,
A300–53–229, Revision 5, dated April 8, before further flight; using a method
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1997, terminates the repetitive inspections approved by the Manager, International
required by this paragraph for that area. Branch, ANM–116, Transport Airplane Dorr M. Anderson,
(2) If no cracking is found, and ‘‘major’’ Directorate, FAA; or the European Aviation Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
disbonding, as defined in Airbus Service Safety Agency (EASA); or Airbus’s EASA Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
Bulletin A300–53–229, Revision 5, dated Design Organization Approval (DOA). Repeat [FR Doc. 2016–15910 Filed 7–6–16; 8:45 am]
April 8, 1997, is found: Within 1,000 flight the applicable inspection, including post- BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
cycles after doing the inspection, repair, in repair inspections, thereafter at intervals
accordance with the Accomplishment approved by the Manager, International
Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A300– Branch, ANM–116, Transport Airplane
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53–229, Revision 5, dated April 8, 1997. Directorate, FAA; or EASA; or Airbus’s EASA
(3) If any cracking is found, repair prior to DOA. Accomplishing the initial inspection
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further flight, in accordance with Airbus and applicable repairs required by this
Service Bulletin A300–53–229, Revision 5, paragraph terminates the actions required by
dated April 8, 1997. paragraphs (g) through (k) of this AD. 14 CFR Part 39
(k) Retained Fuselage Inner Doubler (m) Other FAA AD Provisions [Docket No. FAA–2016–7424; Directorate
Inspections and Repair, With No Changes Identifier 2015–NM–173–AD]
The following provisions also apply to this
This paragraph restates the requirements of AD: RIN 2120–AA64
paragraph (o) of AD 2011–17–05, with no (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance
changes. For airplanes on which any (AMOCs): The Manager, International Airworthiness Directives; Airbus
inspections of the fuselage bonded inner Branch, ANM–116, Transport Airplane Airplanes
doublers of the longitudinal lap joints in Directorate, FAA, has the authority to
Sections 16 and 17 at Stringer 31 left-hand approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested AGENCY: Federal Aviation
and right-hand for disbonding and cracking using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. Administration (FAA), DOT.
have been done as of November 16, 2011, as In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
specified in Airbus Service Bulletin A300– request to your principal inspector or local (NPRM).
53–229; except airplanes on which a repair Flight Standards District Office, as
of that area has been done as specified in appropriate. If sending information directly SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new
Airbus Service Bulletin A300–53–229: to the International Branch, send it to ATTN: airworthiness directive (AD) for all
Within 7 years or 12,000 flight cycles after Dan Rodina, Aerospace Engineer,
Airbus Model A330–200, –200
doing the inspection, whichever occurs first; International Branch, ANM–116, Transport
or within 60 days after November 16, 2011; Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Freighter, and –300 series airplanes; and
whichever occurs later; do a detailed Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356; Model A340–200, –300, –500, and –600
inspection of the fuselage bonded inner telephone 425–227–2125; fax 425–227–1149. series airplanes. This proposed AD was
doubles of the longitudinal lap joints in Information may be emailed to: 9-ANM-116- prompted by a determination that, due
Sections 16 and 17 at Stringer 31 left-hand AMOC-REQUESTS@faa.gov. Before using to significant differences among all
and right-hand for disbonding and cracking, any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate airspeed sources, the flight controls will
in accordance with the Accomplishment principal inspector, or lacking a principal revert to alternate law, the autopilot
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Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A300– inspector, the manager of the local flight (AP) and the auto-thrust (A/THR) will
53–229, Revision 5, dated April 8, 1997. If no standards district office/certificate holding
automatically disconnect, and the flight
disbonding and no corrosion are found, district office. The AMOC approval letter
repeat the inspection thereafter at intervals must specifically reference this AD. director (FD) bars will be automatically
not to exceed 7 years or 12,000 flight cycles, (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: As of the removed. Then, if two airspeed sources
whichever occurs first. effective date of this AD, for any requirement become similar while still erroneous,
(1) If no cracking is found, and ‘‘minor’’ in this AD to obtain corrective actions from the flight guidance computers will
disbonding, as defined in Airbus Service a manufacturer, the action must be display the FD bars again, and enable
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the re-engagement of the AP and A/ 98057–3356; telephone 425–227–1138; (later revised) [which corresponds to FAA
THR. In some cases, however, the AP fax 425–227–1149. AD 2013–19–14, Amendment 39–17596 (78
orders may be inappropriate, such as FR 68347, November 14, 2013)] for A330 and
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
possible abrupt pitch command. This A340–200/300 aeroplanes, and AD 2013–
Comments Invited 0107 [which also corresponds to FAA AD
proposed AD would require a software 2013–19–14], for A340–500/600 aeroplanes
standard upgrade (modification or We invite you to send any written to require a software standard upgrade of the
replacement) of the three flight control relevant data, views, or arguments about three FCPCs by either modification or
primary computers (FCPCs). We are this proposed AD. Send your comments replacement.
proposing this AD to prevent autopilot to an address listed under the Since EASA AD 2011–0199R1 and AD
engagement under unreliable airspeed ADDRESSES section. Include ‘‘Docket No. 2013–0107 were issued, new FCPC software
conditions, which could result in FAA–2016–7424; Directorate Identifier standards, as specified in Appendix 1 of this
reduced controllability of the airplane. 2015–NM–173–AD’’ at the beginning of [EASA] AD, were developed to correct
your comments. We specifically invite aeroplane behaviour in case of undetected
DATES: We must receive comments on erroneous (Radio Altimeter) RA information
this proposed AD by August 22, 2016. comments on the overall regulatory, and to introduce other improvements. In
ADDRESSES: You may send comments, economic, environmental, and energy addition, the new FCPC software standards
using the procedures found in 14 CFR aspects of this proposed AD. We will implement enhanced Angle of Attack (AOA)
11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following consider all comments received by the monitoring in order to better detect cases of
methods: closing date and may amend this AOA blockage, including multiple AOA
proposed AD based on those comments. blockage.
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to
We will post all comments we For the reasons described above, EASA
http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the issued AD 2015–0124 to require the latest
instructions for submitting comments. receive, without change, to http://
www.regulations.gov, including any software standard upgrade of the three
• Fax: 202–493–2251. FCPCs, by either modification or
• Mail: U.S. Department of personal information you provide. We
replacement.
Transportation, Docket Operations, M– will also post a report summarizing each At the time [EASA] AD 2015–0124 was
30, West Building Ground Floor, Room substantive verbal contact we receive issued, some of the Airbus SBs listed in
W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., about this proposed AD. Appendix 1 were not available. Since, some
Washington, DC 20590. have been published, and for this reason, this
Discussion
• Hand Delivery: [EASA] AD is revised to introduce the date
• Deliver to Mail address above The European Aviation Safety Agency of publication of these SBs.
(EASA), which is the Technical Agent There are still two SBs that remain
between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday unavailable at this time. It is expected that
through Friday, except Federal holidays. for the Member States of the European
Union, has issued EASA Airworthiness this [EASA] AD will be revised again when
For service information identified in these SBs are published.
this NPRM, contact Airbus SAS, Directive 2015–0124R1, dated February
Airworthiness Office—EAL, 1 Rond 2, 2016 (referred to after this as the You may examine the MCAI in the
Point Maurice Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness AD docket on the Internet at http://
Cedex, France; telephone +33 5 61 93 36 Information, or ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct www.regulations.gov by searching for
96; fax +33 5 61 93 45 80; email an unsafe condition for all Airbus and locating Docket No. FAA–2016–
airworthiness.A330-A340@airbus.com; Model A330–200, –200 Freighter, and 7424.
Internet http://www.airbus.com. You –300 series airplanes; and Model A340–
Related Service Information Under 1
may view this referenced service 200, –300, –500, and –600 series
CFR Part 51
information at the FAA, Transport airplanes. The MCAI states:
We reviewed the following service
Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue It was determined that, when there are
information:
SW., Renton, WA. For information on significant differences between all airspeed
sources, the flight controls of an Airbus A330 • Service Bulletin A330–27–3205,
the availability of this material at the Revision 02, dated March 23, 2016.
FAA, call 425–227–1221. or A340 aeroplane will revert to alternate
law, the autopilot (AP) and the auto-thrust • Service Bulletin A320–27–3207,
Examining the AD Docket (A/THR) automatically disconnect, and the dated June 30, 2015.
Flight Directors (FD) bars are automatically • Service Bulletin A340–27–4195,
You may examine the AD docket on removed. Further analyses have shown that, dated November 24, 2015.
the Internet at http:// after such an event, if two airspeed sources • Service Bulletin A340–27–4196,
www.regulations.gov by searching for become similar while still erroneous, the dated November 24, 2015.
and locating Docket No. FAA–2016– flight guidance computers will display the The service information describes
7424; or in person at the Docket FD bars again, and enable the re-engagement procedures for upgrading (replacing or
Management Facility between 9 a.m. of AP and A/THR. However, in some cases,
the AP orders may be inappropriate, such as
modifying) the software standards for
and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, the FCPCs. The service information is
except Federal holidays. The AD docket possible abrupt pitch command. In order to
prevent such events which may, under reasonably available because the
contains this proposed AD, the interested parties have access to it
specific circumstances, constitute an unsafe
regulatory evaluation, any comments condition, EASA issued AD 2010–0271 through their normal course of business
received, and other information. The [which corresponds to FAA AD 2011–02–09, or by the means identified in the
street address for the Docket Operations Amendment 39–16583 (76 FR 4219, January ADDRESSES section.
office (telephone 800–647–5527) is in 25, 2011)] to require an amendment of the
the ADDRESSES section. Comments will Airplane Flight Manual (AFM) to ensure that FAA’s Determination and Requirements
Lhorne on DSK30JT082PROD with PROPOSALS
be available in the AD docket shortly flight crews apply the appropriate of This Proposed AD
after receipt. operational procedure.
This product has been approved by
Since EASA AD 2010–0271 was issued,
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
new Flight Control Primary Computer (FCPC) the aviation authority of another
Vladimir Ulyanov, Aerospace Engineer, software standards were developed that country, and is approved for operation
International Branch, ANM–116, inhibit autopilot engagement under in the United States. Pursuant to our
Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, unreliable airspeed conditions. bilateral agreement with the State of
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA Consequently, EASA issued AD 2011–0199 Design Authority, we have been notified
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of the unsafe condition described in the Differences Between This Proposed AD validated by the FAA. Therefore, we
MCAI and service information and the MCAI or Service Information have not included the provisions for the
referenced above. We are proposing this Model A330 MRTT airplanes in this
AD because we evaluated all pertinent Paragraph (7) of EASA AD 2015– proposed AD.
information and determined an unsafe 0124R1, dated February 2, 2016, is
specific to Model A330 airplanes that Costs of Compliance
condition exists and is likely to exist or
develop on other products of these same were modified in service to a multi-role We estimate that this proposed AD
type designs. transport tanker (MRTT) configuration affects 92 airplanes of U.S. registry.
using Airbus Service Bulletin A330–27– We estimate the following costs to
3156. This Model A330 is not type- comply with this proposed AD:
ESTIMATED COSTS
Cost per Cost on U.S.
Action Labor cost Parts cost product operators
Modification/replacement ................ 3 work-hours × $85 per hour = Not available .................................. $255 $23,460
$255.
According to the manufacturer, some 2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the (3) AD 2013–05–08, Amendment 39–17380
of the costs of this proposed AD may be DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures (78 FR 27015, May 9, 2013; corrected August
covered under warranty, thereby (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); 29, 2013 (78 FR 53237)) (‘‘AD 2013–05–08’’).
reducing the cost impact on affected 3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in (4) AD 2013–19–14, Amendment 39–17596
individuals. We do not control warranty (78 FR 68347, November 14, 2013) (‘‘AD
Alaska; and
coverage for affected individuals. As a 2013–19–14’’).
4. Will not have a significant
result, we have included all available economic impact, positive or negative, (c) Applicability
costs in our cost estimate. on a substantial number of small entities This AD applies to the Airbus airplanes,
Authority for This Rulemaking under the criteria of the Regulatory certificated in any category, identified in
Flexibility Act. paragraphs (c)(1) through (c)(7) of this AD, all
Title 49 of the United States Code manufacturer serial numbers.
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
(1) Model A330 –223F and –243F
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation airplanes.
section 106, describes the authority of safety, Incorporation by reference, (2) Model A330–201, –202, –203, –223, and
the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII: Safety. –243 airplanes.
Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more (3) Model A330–301, –302, –303, –321,
detail the scope of the Agency’s The Proposed Amendment –322, –323, –341, –342, and –343 airplanes.
authority. (4) Model A340–211,—212, and –213
Accordingly, under the authority
We are issuing this rulemaking under airplanes.
delegated to me by the Administrator,
the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII, (5) Model A340–311, –312, and –313
the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part airplanes.
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701:
39 as follows: (6) Model A340–541 airplanes.
General requirements.’’ Under that
section, Congress charges the FAA with (7) Model A340–642 airplanes.
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in DIRECTIVES (d) Subject
air commerce by prescribing regulations
Air Transport Association (ATA) of
for practices, methods, and procedures ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 America Code 27, Flight Controls.
the Administrator finds necessary for continues to read as follows:
safety in air commerce. This regulation (e) Reason
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
is within the scope of that authority This AD was prompted by a determination
because it addresses an unsafe condition § 39.13 [Amended] that, due to significant differences among all
that is likely to exist or develop on ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding airspeed sources, the flight controls will
products identified in this rulemaking the following new airworthiness
revert to alternate law, the autopilot (AP) and
action. directive (AD):
the auto-thrust (A/THR) will automatically
disconnect, and the flight director (FD) bars
Regulatory Findings Airbus: Docket No. FAA–2016–7424; will be automatically removed. Then, if two
We determined that this proposed AD Directorate Identifier 2015–NM–173–AD. airspeed sources become similar while still
would not have federalism implications (a) Comments Due Date erroneous, the flight guidance computers will
under Executive Order 13132. This display the FD bars again, and enable the re-
We must receive comments by August 22, engagement of the AP and A/THR. In some
proposed AD would not have a 2016.
substantial direct effect on the States, on cases, however, the AP orders may be
the relationship between the national (b) Affected ADs inappropriate, such as possible abrupt pitch
This AD affects the ADs identified in command. We are issuing this AD to prevent
Government and the States, or on the
Lhorne on DSK30JT082PROD with PROPOSALS
paragraphs (b)(1), (b)(2), (b)(3), and (b)(4) of autopilot engagement under unreliable
distribution of power and
this AD: airspeed conditions, which could result in
responsibilities among the various reduced controllability of the airplane.
(1) AD 2012–08–02, Amendment 39–17018
levels of government. (77 FR 24829, April 26, 2012) (‘‘AD 2012–08–
For the reasons discussed above, I (f) Compliance
02’’).
certify this proposed regulation: (2) AD 2013–03–06, Amendment 39–17341 Comply with this AD within the
1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory (78 FR 15279, March 11, 2013) (‘‘AD 2013– compliance times specified, unless already
action’’ under Executive Order 12866; 03–06’’). done.
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(g) New Software Standard Upgrade for (j) Removal of Certain Other AFM standards district office/certificate holding
Model A330 Series Airplanes, and Model Requirements district office. The AMOC approval letter
A340–200 and –300 Series Airplanes Accomplishing the FCPC upgrade required must specifically reference this AD.
At the applicable time specified in figure by paragraph (g) of this AD terminates the (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any
dispatch limitations required by paragraphs requirement in this AD to obtain corrective
1 to paragraph (g) of this AD: Upgrade (by
(g), (h), and (i) of AD 2012–08–02 for that actions from a manufacturer, the action must
modification or replacement, as applicable)
be accomplished using a method approved
the three flight control primary computers airplane only, and after accomplishing the
by the Manager, International Branch, ANM–
(FCPCs), as specified in figure 1 to paragraph FCPC upgrade, those dispatch limitations can
116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or
(g) of this AD, in accordance with the be removed from the AFM for that airplane
the EASA; or Airbus’s EASA DOA. If
Accomplishment Instructions of the only.
approved by the DOA, the approval must
applicable service information specified in include the DOA-authorized signature.
(k) Certain Actions Required by AD 2013–
paragraphs (h)(1), (h)(2), (h)(3), and (h)(4) of (3) Required for Compliance (RC): If any
05–08 Affected by This AD
this AD, except for Model A340–500 and service information contains procedures or
–600 series airplanes with hardware standard Accomplishing the FCPC upgrade required
tests that are identified as RC, those
FCPC 2K2, do the upgrade in accordance by paragraph (g) this AD constitutes
procedures and tests must be done to comply
with a method approved by the Manager, compliance with the requirements of with this AD; any procedures or tests that are
International Branch, ANM–116, Transport paragraph (l) and paragraphs (o)(1) through not identified as RC are recommended. Those
Airplane Directorate, FAA; or the European (o)(4) of AD 2013–05–08. procedures and tests that are not identified
Aviation Safety Agency (EASA); or Airbus’s (l) Certain Actions Required by AD 2013–19– as RC may be deviated from using accepted
EASA Design Organization Approval (DOA). 14 Affected by This AD methods in accordance with the operator’s
maintenance or inspection program without
Accomplishing the FCPC upgrade required obtaining approval of an AMOC, provided
FIGURE 1 TO PARAGRAPH (g) OF THIS by paragraph (g) this AD constitutes the procedures and tests identified as RC can
AD—SOFTWARE STANDARD UP- compliance with the requirements of be done and the airplane can be put back in
DATES AND COMPLIANCE TIMES paragraphs (i) and (j) of AD 2013–19–14. an airworthy condition. Any substitutions or
(m) Airplanes Excluded From Certain changes to procedures or tests identified as
Compliance time Requirements RC require approval of an AMOC.
Software Hardware after effective date
standard standard For Airbus Model A330 series airplanes (p) Related Information
of this AD
having Airbus Modification 202680 (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing
P13/M22 FCPC 2K2 .. Within 9 months. (installation of FCPC 2K2 with software Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA
P14/M23 FCPC 2K1 .. Within 9 months. standard P13/M22) incorporated in Airworthiness Directive 2015–0124R1, dated
M23 ........ FCPC 2K0 .. Within 9 months. production: The actions specified in February 2, 2016, for related information.
L24 ......... FCPC 2K1 Within 15 months. paragraph (g) of this AD are not required, This MCAI may be found in the AD docket
or 2K0. provided it can be positively determined that on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov
L23 ......... FCPC 2K2 .. Within 15 months. since the date of issuance of the original by searching for and locating Docket No.
W13 ....... FCPC 2K2 .. Within 15 months. certificate of airworthiness or the original FAA–2016–7424.
export certificate of airworthiness, no FCPC (2) For service information identified in
(h) Service Information has been replaced on that airplane with an this AD, contact Airbus SAS, Airworthiness
FCPC having an earlier standard. Office—EAL, 1 Rond Point Maurice Bellonte,
For the upgrade required by paragraph (g) 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone +33
of this AD, applicable service information is (n) Credit for Previous Actions
5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61 93 45 80; email
identified in paragraphs (h)(1), (h)(2), (h)(3), This paragraph provides credit for the airworthiness.A330-A340@airbus.com;
and (h)(4) of this AD. applicable actions required by paragraph (g) Internet http://www.airbus.com. You may
(1) For Model A330 airplanes with of this AD, if those actions were performed view this service information at the FAA,
hardware standard FCPC 2K2: Airbus Service before the effective date of this AD using Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind
Bulletin A330–27–3205, Revision 02, dated Airbus Service Bulletin A330–27–3205, Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For information
March 23, 2016. dated March 9, 2015; or Airbus Service on the availability of this material at the
(2) For Model A330 airplanes with Bulletin A330–27–3205, Revision 01, dated FAA, call 425–227–1221.
hardware standard FCPC 2K1 or FCPC 2K0: July 3, 2015; which are not incorporated by
Airbus Service Bulletin A330–27–3207, Issued in Renton, Washington, on June 23,
reference in this AD.
dated June 30, 2015. 2016.
(3) For Model A340–200 and –300 series (o) Other FAA AD Provisions Dorr M. Anderson,
airplanes with hardware standard FCPC 2K0 The following provisions also apply to this Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
or FCPC 2K1: Airbus Service Bulletin A340– AD: Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
27–4195, dated November 24, 2015. (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance [FR Doc. 2016–15907 Filed 7–6–16; 8:45 am]
(4) For Model A340–200 and –300 series (AMOCs): The Manager, International
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
airplanes with hardware standard FCPC 2K2: Branch, ANM–116, Transport Airplane
Airbus Service Bulletin A340–27–4196, Directorate, FAA, has the authority to
dated November 24, 2015. approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested
using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
(i) Removal of Certain Airplane Flight In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your
Manual (AFM) Requirements request to your principal inspector or local Federal Aviation Administration
After accomplishing the FCPC upgrade Flight Standards District Office, as
required by paragraph (g) of this AD, the appropriate. If sending information directly 14 CFR Part 39
AFM operational procedures required by the to the International Branch, send it to ATTN: [Docket No. FAA–2016–8160; Directorate
AFM revisions identified in paragraphs (i)(1), Vladimir Ulyanov, Aerospace Engineer, Identifier 2016–CE–019–AD]
(i)(2), and (i)(3) of this AD are no longer International Branch, ANM 116, Transport
Lhorne on DSK30JT082PROD with PROPOSALS
required and can be removed from the AFM Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind RIN 2120–AA64
for that airplane only. Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356;
(1) The AFM revision required by telephone 425–227–1138; fax 425–227–1149.: Airworthiness Directives; Embraer S.A.
paragraph (g) of AD 2013–03–06. Information may be emailed to: 9-ANM-116- Airplanes
(2) The AFM revision required by AMOC-REQUESTS@faa.gov. Before using
paragraph (g) of AD 2013–19–14. any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate AGENCY: Federal Aviation
(3) The AFM revision required by principal inspector, or lacking a principal Administration (FAA), Department of
paragraph (h) of AD 2013–19–14. inspector, the manager of the local flight Transportation (DOT).
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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 22, 2016. | |
| Contact | Vladimir Ulyanov, Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; telephone 425-227-1138; fax 425-227-1149. | |
| FR Citation | 81 FR 44235 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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