81 FR 51818 - Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 151 (August 5, 2016)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 151 (August 5, 2016)
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| FR Document | 2016-18486 |
[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 151 (Friday, August 5, 2016)] [Proposed Rules] [Pages 51818-51821] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2016-18486] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2016-8184; Directorate Identifier 2016-NM-036-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 A300 series airplanes; and Airbus 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). This proposed AD was prompted by reports of cracks in certain pins in the main landing gear (MLG). This proposed AD would require repetitive detailed visual inspections of the pins for cracks, and replacing the MLG leg if necessary. We are proposing this AD to detect and correct cracking of certain pins in the MLG, which could result in a MLG collapse, and consequent damage to the airplane and injury to the airplane occupants. DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by September 19, 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 [[Page 51819]] 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 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- 8184; 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-2016-8184; Directorate Identifier 2016-NM-036-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 AD 2016-0058, dated March 21, 2016, (referred to after this as ``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for all Airbus Model A300 series airplanes; and Airbus 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). The MCAI states: Two cases were reported of finding a cracked main landing gear (MLG) hinge arm/barrel pin, one was discovered in service during a maintenance task and the other one was identified during MLG overhaul. This condition, if not detected and corrected, could lead to MLG collapse, resulting in damage to the aeroplane and potential injury to occupants. To address this potential unsafe condition, and awaiting a final fix establishment, Airbus issued Alert Operators Transmission (AOT) 32W008-16 to provide instructions for detailed visual inspections (DET) to detect through cracks. For the reasons described above, this [EASA] AD requires repetitive DET of the MLG hinge arm/barrel pin and, depending on findings, replacement of the affected MLG leg. 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- 8184. Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 We reviewed Airbus Alert Operators Transmission (AOT) 32W008-16, dated February 25, 2016. This service information describes detailed visual inspection and replacement procedures for the MLG hinge arm and barrel pin. This service information is reasonably available because the interested parties have access to it through their normal course of business or by the means identified in the ADDRESSES section. FAA's Determination and Requirements of This Proposed AD This product has been approved by the aviation authority of another country, and is approved for operation in the United States. Pursuant to our bilateral agreement with the State of Design Authority, we have been notified of the unsafe condition described in the MCAI and service information referenced above. We are proposing this AD because we evaluated all pertinent information and determined an unsafe condition exists and is likely to exist or develop on other products of these same type designs. Costs of Compliance We estimate that this proposed AD affects 128 airplanes of U.S. registry. We estimate the following costs to comply with this proposed AD: Estimated Costs ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Parts Cost per Action Labor cost cost product Cost on U.S. operators ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Detailed Visual Inspection......... 1 work-hour x $85 per hour = 0 $85 $10,880 per inspection $85 per inspection cycle. cycle. Reporting.......................... 1 work-hour x $85 per hour... 0 85 $10,880. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- We estimate the following costs to do any necessary replacement that would be required based on the results of the proposed inspection. We have no way of determining the number of airplanes that might need this replacement. On-Condition Costs ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cost per Action Labor cost Parts cost product ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Remove and Replace MLG Leg................... 20 work-hours x $85 per hour = $3,400,000 $3,401,700 $1,700. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [[Page 51820]] 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-2016-8184; Directorate Identifier 2016-NM- 036-AD. (a) Comments Due Date We must receive comments by September 9, 2016. (b) Affected ADs None. (c) Applicability This AD applies to Airbus airplanes identified in paragraphs (c)(1) through (c)(5) of this AD, certificated in any category, all manufacturer serial numbers. (1) Model A300 B2-1A, B2-1C, B2K-3C, B2-203, B4-2C, B4-103, and B4-203 airplanes. (2) Model A300 B4-601, B4-603, B4-620, and B4-622 airplanes. (3) Model A300 B4-605R and B4-622R airplanes. (4) Model A300 F4-605R and F4-622R airplanes. (5) Model A300 C4-605R Variant F airplanes. (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 32, Landing Gear. (e) Reason This AD was prompted by reports of cracks in certain pins in the main landing gear (MLG). We are issuing this AD to detect and correct cracking of certain pins in the MLG, which could result in a MLG collapse, and consequent damage to the airplane and injury to the airplane occupants. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Repetitive Detailed Visual Inspections Within the compliance time specified in paragraphs (g)(1) and (g)(2) of this AD, whichever occurs later, and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 100 flight cycles, accomplish a detailed visual inspection of the internal diameter of each affected MLG hinge arm/barrel pin, in accordance with the instructions of Airbus Alert Operators Transmission (AOT) A32W008-16, dated February 25, 2016. The affected MLG hinge arm/barrel pins are those with part number C66441-(x) and part number C65543-(x), where the x represents a variable number. (1) Within 30 months since the pin's first flight on an airplane, or since the pin's first flight on an airplane after overhaul, as applicable. (2) Within 30 days after the effective date of this AD. (h) Corrective Action for Detailed Visual Inspection If any crack is found during any inspection required by paragraph (g) of this AD, before further flight, replace the MLG leg with a serviceable unit, in accordance with the instructions of Airbus AOT A32W008-16, dated February 25, 2016. Replacement of a MLG leg does not constitute terminating action for the repetitive inspections required by paragraph (g) of this AD. (i) Reporting Requirement At the applicable time specified in paragraph (i)(1) or (i)(2) of this AD, report the results of the inspections required by paragraph (g) of this AD to Airbus in accordance with the instructions of Airbus AOT A32W008-16, dated February 25, 2016. (1) If the inspection was done on or after the effective date of this AD: Submit the report within 30 days after the inspection. (2) If the inspection was done before the effective date of this AD: Submit the report within 30 days after the effective date of this AD. (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: 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 [[Page 51821]] lacking a principal inspector, the manager of the local flight standards district office/certificate holding district office. The AMOC approval letter must specifically reference this AD. (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any requirement in this AD to obtain corrective actions from a manufacturer, the action must be accomplished using a method approved by the Manager, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA); or Airbus's EASA Design Organization Approval (DOA). If approved by the DOA, the approval must include the DOA-authorized signature. (3) Reporting Requirements: A federal agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, nor shall a person be subject to a 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 OMB Control Number for this information collection is 2120-0056. Public reporting for this collection of information is estimated to be approximately 5 minutes per response, including the time for reviewing instructions, completing and reviewing the collection of information. All responses to this collection of information are 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. (k) Related Information (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA Airworthiness Directive 2016-0058, dated March 21, 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-2016-8184. (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 July 26, 2016. Victor Wicklund, Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2016-18486 Filed 8-4-16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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certificated in any category, as identified in after the effective date of this AD, whichever Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For
Embraer Service Bulletin 145LEG–28–0032, occurs first. information on the availability of this
Revision 01, dated November 20, 2012. material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221.
(i) Credit for Previous Actions
(d) Subject This paragraph provides credit for actions Issued in Renton, Washington, on July 25,
required by paragraph (g) of this AD, if those 2016.
Air Transport Association (ATA) of
America Code 28, Fuel. actions were performed before the effective Victor Wicklund,
date of this AD using Embraer Service Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
(e) Reason Bulletin 145–28–0030, dated September 1, Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
This AD was prompted by a report of 2010 (for Model EMB–135ER, –135KE, [FR Doc. 2016–18500 Filed 8–4–16; 8:45 am]
chafing found between the fuel pump –135KL, and –135LR airplanes; and Model
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
electrical harness and the fuel pump tubing EMB–145, –145ER, –145MR, –145LR,
during scheduled maintenance. We are –145MP, –145EP, and –145XR airplanes); or
issuing this AD to detect and correct chafing Embraer Service Bulletin 145LEG–28–0032,
of the fuel pump harnesses with other parts dated September 15, 2011 (for Model EMB– DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
inside the fuel tank, which could present a 135BJ airplanes), as applicable. This service
potential ignition source that could result in information is not incorporated by reference Federal Aviation Administration
a fire or fuel tank explosion. in this AD.
(f) Compliance (j) Other FAA AD Provisions
14 CFR Part 39
Comply with this AD within the The following provisions also apply to this [Docket No. FAA–2016–8184; Directorate
compliance times specified, unless already AD: Identifier 2016–NM–036–AD]
done. (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs): The Manager, International RIN 2120–AA64
(g) Detailed Inspection and Corrective Branch, ANM–116, Transport Airplane
Action Directorate, FAA, has the authority to Airworthiness Directives; Airbus
Do the actions specified in paragraphs approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested Airplanes
(g)(1) and (g)(2) of this AD at the applicable using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19.
times specified in paragraph (h)(1) or (h)(2) In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your AGENCY: Federal Aviation
of this AD. request to your principal inspector or local Administration (FAA), DOT.
(1) Do a detailed inspection for chafing on Flight Standards District Office, as ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
the electrical harness of each electrical fuel appropriate. If sending information directly
pump in the fuel tanks, in accordance with to the International Branch, send it to ATTN:
(NPRM).
the Accomplishment Instructions of Embraer Todd Thompson, Aerospace Engineer,
Service Bulletin 145–28–0030, Revision 01, SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new
International Branch, ANM–116, Transport
dated October 22, 2010 (for Model EMB– Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind airworthiness directive (AD) for all
135ER, –135KE, –135KL, and –135LR Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356; Airbus Model A300 series airplanes;
airplanes; and Model EMB–145, –145ER, telephone 425–227–1175; fax 425–227–1149. and Airbus Model A300 B4–600, B4–
–145MR, –145LR, –145MP, –145EP, and Information may be emailed to: 9-ANM-116- 600R, and F4–600R series airplanes, and
–145XR airplanes); or Embraer Service AMOC-REQUESTS@faa.gov. Before using Model A300 C4–605R Variant F
Bulletin 145LEG–28–0032, Revision 01, any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate airplanes (collectively called Model
dated November 20, 2012 (for Model EMB– principal inspector, or lacking a principal A300–600 series airplanes). This
135BJ airplanes). If any chafing is found, inspector, the manager of the local flight
before further flight, replace the affected
proposed AD was prompted by reports
standards district office/certificate holding
electrical fuel pump with a new or district office. The AMOC approval letter of cracks in certain pins in the main
serviceable pump having the same part must specifically reference this AD. landing gear (MLG). This proposed AD
number, in accordance with the (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any would require repetitive detailed visual
Accomplishment Instructions of Embraer requirement in this AD to obtain corrective inspections of the pins for cracks, and
Service Bulletin 145–28–0030, Revision 01, actions from a manufacturer, the action must replacing the MLG leg if necessary. We
dated October 22, 2010; or Embraer Service be accomplished using a method approved are proposing this AD to detect and
Bulletin 145LEG–28–0032, Revision 01, by the Manager, International Branch, ANM– correct cracking of certain pins in the
dated November 20, 2012; as applicable. 116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or
(2) Install clamps on the fuel pump
MLG, which could result in a MLG
the Agência Nacional de Aviação Civil
electrical harnesses, in accordance with the (ANAC); or ANAC’s authorized Designee. If collapse, and consequent damage to the
Accomplishment Instructions of Embraer approved by the ANAC Designee, the airplane and injury to the airplane
Service Bulletin 145–28–0030, Revision 01, approval must include the Designee’s occupants.
dated October 22, 2010 (for Model EMB– authorized signature. DATES: We must receive comments on
135ER, –135KE, –135KL, and –135LR
airplanes; and Model EMB–145, –145ER, (k) Related Information this proposed AD by September 19,
–145MR, –145LR, –145MP, –145EP, and (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing 2016.
–145XR airplanes); or Embraer Service Airworthiness Information (MCAI) Brazilian ADDRESSES: You may send comments,
Bulletin 145LEG–28–0032, Revision 01, Airworthiness Directive 2015–03–01, using the procedures found in 14 CFR
dated November 20, 2012 (for Model EMB– effective March 23, 2015, for related
135BJ airplanes). information. This MCAI may be found in the 11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following
AD docket on the Internet by searching for methods:
(h) Compliance Times and locating Docket No. FAA–2015–3143. • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to
(1) For Model EMB–135ER, –135KE, (2) For service information identified in http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the
–135KL, and –135LR airplanes; and Model this AD, contact Empresa Brasileira de instructions for submitting comments.
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EMB–145, –145ER, –145MR, –145LR, Aeronautica S.A. (Embraer), Technical • Fax: 202–493–2251.
–145MP, –145EP, and –145XR airplanes: Do Publications Section (PC 060), Av. Brigadeiro • Mail: U.S. Department of
the actions specified in paragraph (g) of this Faria Lima, 2170—Putim—12227–901 São Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
AD within 5,000 flight hours or 24 months Jose dos Campos—SP—Brasil; telephone +55
after the effective date of this AD, whichever 12 3927–5852 or +55 12 3309–0732; fax +55 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
occurs first. 12 3927–7546; email distrib@embraer.com.br; W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
(2) For Model EMB–135BJ airplanes: Do Internet http://www.flyembraer.com. You Washington, DC 20590.
the actions specified in paragraph (g) of this may view this service information at the • Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail
AD within 4,800 flight hours or 48 months FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 address above between 9 a.m. and 5
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p.m., Monday through Friday, except to an address listed under the For the reasons described above, this
Federal holidays. ADDRESSES section. Include ‘‘Docket No. [EASA] AD requires repetitive DET of the
For service information identified in FAA–2016–8184; Directorate Identifier MLG hinge arm/barrel pin and, depending on
this NPRM, contact Airbus SAS, 2016–NM–036–AD’’ at the beginning of findings, replacement of the affected MLG
Airworthiness Office—EAW, 1 Rond leg.
your comments. We specifically invite
Point Maurice Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac comments on the overall regulatory, You may examine the MCAI in the
Cedex, France; telephone +33 5 61 93 36 economic, environmental, and energy AD docket on the Internet at http://
96; fax +33 5 61 93 44 51; email aspects of this proposed AD. We will www.regulations.gov by searching for
account.airworth-eas@airbus.com; consider all comments received by the and locating Docket No. FAA–2016–
Internet http://www.airbus.com. You closing date and may amend this 8184.
may view this service information at the proposed AD based on those comments.
FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, Related Service Information Under 1
We will post all comments we
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. CFR Part 51
receive, without change, to http://
For information on the availability of www.regulations.gov, including any We reviewed Airbus Alert Operators
this material at the FAA, call 425–227– personal information you provide. We Transmission (AOT) 32W008–16, dated
1221. will also post a report summarizing each February 25, 2016. This service
substantive verbal contact we receive information describes detailed visual
Examining the AD Docket
about this proposed AD. inspection and replacement procedures
You may examine the AD docket on for the MLG hinge arm and barrel pin.
the Internet at http:// Discussion This service information is reasonably
www.regulations.gov by searching for The European Aviation Safety Agency available because the interested parties
and locating Docket No. FAA–2016– (EASA), which is the Technical Agent have access to it through their normal
8184; or in person at the Docket for the Member States of the European course of business or by the means
Management Facility between 9 a.m. Union, has issued EASA AD 2016–0058, identified in the ADDRESSES section.
and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, dated March 21, 2016, (referred to after
except Federal holidays. The AD docket FAA’s Determination and Requirements
this as ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe
contains this proposed AD, the of This Proposed AD
condition for all Airbus Model A300
regulatory evaluation, any comments series airplanes; and Airbus Model This product has been approved by
received, and other information. The A300 B4–600, B4–600R, and F4–600R the aviation authority of another
street address for the Docket Operations series airplanes, and Model A300 C4– country, and is approved for operation
office (telephone 800–647–5527) is in 605R Variant F airplanes (collectively in the United States. Pursuant to our
the ADDRESSES section. Comments will called Model A300–600 series bilateral agreement with the State of
be available in the AD docket shortly airplanes). The MCAI states: Design Authority, we have been notified
after receipt. Two cases were reported of finding a of the unsafe condition described in the
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dan cracked main landing gear (MLG) hinge arm/ MCAI and service information
Rodina, Aerospace Engineer, barrel pin, one was discovered in service referenced above. We are proposing this
International Branch, ANM–116, during a maintenance task and the other one AD because we evaluated all pertinent
Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, was identified during MLG overhaul. information and determined an unsafe
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA This condition, if not detected and condition exists and is likely to exist or
98057–3356; telephone: 425–227–2125; corrected, could lead to MLG collapse, develop on other products of these same
fax: 425–227–1149. resulting in damage to the aeroplane and type designs.
potential injury to occupants.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: To address this potential unsafe condition, Costs of Compliance
Comments Invited and awaiting a final fix establishment, Airbus
issued Alert Operators Transmission (AOT) We estimate that this proposed AD
We invite you to send any written 32W008–16 to provide instructions for affects 128 airplanes of U.S. registry.
relevant data, views, or arguments about detailed visual inspections (DET) to detect We estimate the following costs to
this proposed AD. Send your comments through cracks. comply with this proposed AD:
ESTIMATED COSTS
Cost per Cost on U.S.
Action Labor cost Parts cost product operators
Detailed Visual Inspection 1 work-hour × $85 per hour = $85 per inspection cycle ..... 0 $85 $10,880 per inspection cycle.
Reporting ........................... 1 work-hour × $85 per hour ................................................. 0 85 $10,880.
We estimate the following costs to do be required based on the results of the determining the number of airplanes
any necessary replacement that would proposed inspection. We have no way of that might need this replacement.
ON-CONDITION COSTS
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Cost per
Action Labor cost Parts cost product
Remove and Replace MLG Leg ................................... 20 work-hours × $85 per hour = $1,700 ...................... $3,400,000 $3,401,700
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Paperwork Reduction Act 2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the (f) Compliance
A federal agency may not conduct or DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures Comply with this AD within the
sponsor, and a person is not required to (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); compliance times specified, unless already
3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in done.
respond to, nor shall a person be subject
to penalty for failure to comply with a Alaska; and (g) Repetitive Detailed Visual Inspections
collection of information subject to the 4. Will not have a significant Within the compliance time specified in
requirements of the Paperwork economic impact, positive or negative, paragraphs (g)(1) and (g)(2) of this AD,
Reduction Act unless that collection of on a substantial number of small entities whichever occurs later, and thereafter at
information displays a current valid under the criteria of the Regulatory intervals not to exceed 100 flight cycles,
OMB control number. The control Flexibility Act. accomplish a detailed visual inspection of
the internal diameter of each affected MLG
number for the collection of information List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 hinge arm/barrel pin, in accordance with the
required by this proposed AD is 2120– instructions of Airbus Alert Operators
0056. The paperwork cost associated Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation Transmission (AOT) A32W008–16, dated
with this proposed AD has been safety, Incorporation by reference, February 25, 2016. The affected MLG hinge
detailed in the Costs of Compliance Safety. arm/barrel pins are those with part number
section of this document and includes C66441–(x) and part number C65543–(x),
The Proposed Amendment where the x represents a variable number.
time for reviewing instructions, as well
as completing and reviewing the Accordingly, under the authority (1) Within 30 months since the pin’s first
delegated to me by the Administrator, flight on an airplane, or since the pin’s first
collection of information. Therefore, all
the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part flight on an airplane after overhaul, as
reporting associated with this proposed applicable.
AD is mandatory. Comments concerning 39 as follows: (2) Within 30 days after the effective date
the accuracy of this burden and of this AD.
suggestions for reducing the burden PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
DIRECTIVES (h) Corrective Action for Detailed Visual
should be directed to the FAA at 800
Inspection
Independence Ave. SW., Washington,
DC 20591, ATTN: Information ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 If any crack is found during any inspection
Collection Clearance Officer, AES–200. continues to read as follows: required by paragraph (g) of this AD, before
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. further flight, replace the MLG leg with a
Authority for This Rulemaking serviceable unit, in accordance with the
§ 39.13 [Amended] instructions of Airbus AOT A32W008–16,
Title 49 of the United States Code dated February 25, 2016. Replacement of a
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding MLG leg does not constitute terminating
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, the following new airworthiness action for the repetitive inspections required
section 106, describes the authority of directive (AD): by paragraph (g) of this AD.
the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII: Airbus: Docket No. FAA–2016–8184; (i) Reporting Requirement
Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more Directorate Identifier 2016–NM–036–AD.
At the applicable time specified in
detail the scope of the Agency’s
(a) Comments Due Date paragraph (i)(1) or (i)(2) of this AD, report the
authority. results of the inspections required by
We are issuing this rulemaking under We must receive comments by September
9, 2016. paragraph (g) of this AD to Airbus in
the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII, accordance with the instructions of Airbus
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: (b) Affected ADs AOT A32W008–16, dated February 25, 2016.
General requirements.’’ Under that None. (1) If the inspection was done on or after
section, Congress charges the FAA with the effective date of this AD: Submit the
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in (c) Applicability report within 30 days after the inspection.
air commerce by prescribing regulations This AD applies to Airbus airplanes (2) If the inspection was done before the
identified in paragraphs (c)(1) through (c)(5) effective date of this AD: Submit the report
for practices, methods, and procedures
of this AD, certificated in any category, all within 30 days after the effective date of this
the Administrator finds necessary for AD.
manufacturer serial numbers.
safety in air commerce. This regulation (1) Model A300 B2–1A, B2–1C, B2K–3C,
is within the scope of that authority (j) Other FAA AD Provisions
B2–203, B4–2C, B4–103, and B4–203
because it addresses an unsafe condition airplanes. The following provisions also apply to this
that is likely to exist or develop on (2) Model A300 B4–601, B4–603, B4–620, AD:
products identified in this rulemaking and B4–622 airplanes. (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance
action. (3) Model A300 B4–605R and B4–622R (AMOCs): The Manager, International
airplanes. Branch, ANM–116, Transport Airplane
Regulatory Findings (4) Model A300 F4–605R and F4–622R Directorate, FAA, has the authority to
airplanes. approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested
We determined that this proposed AD using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19.
would not have federalism implications (5) Model A300 C4–605R Variant F
airplanes. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your
under Executive Order 13132. This request to your principal inspector or local
proposed AD would not have a (d) Subject Flight Standards District Office, as
substantial direct effect on the States, on Air Transport Association (ATA) of appropriate. If sending information directly
the relationship between the national America Code 32, Landing Gear. to the International Branch, send it to ATTN:
mstockstill on DSK3G9T082PROD with PROPOSALS
Government and the States, or on the Dan Rodina, Aerospace Engineer,
(e) Reason International Branch, ANM–116, Transport
distribution of power and
This AD was prompted by reports of cracks Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind
responsibilities among the various
in certain pins in the main landing gear Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356;
levels of government. (MLG). We are issuing this AD to detect and telephone: 425–227–2125; fax: 425–227–
For the reasons discussed above, I correct cracking of certain pins in the MLG, 1149. Information may be emailed to: 9-
certify this proposed regulation: which could result in a MLG collapse, and ANM-116-AMOC-REQUESTS@faa.gov.
1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory consequent damage to the airplane and injury Before using any approved AMOC, notify
action’’ under Executive Order 12866; to the airplane occupants. your appropriate principal inspector, or
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lacking a principal inspector, the manager of DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION • For Bombardier service information
the local flight standards district office/ identified in this NPRM, contact
certificate holding district office. The AMOC Federal Aviation Administration Bombardier, Inc., Q-Series Technical
approval letter must specifically reference Help Desk, 123 Garratt Boulevard,
this AD. 14 CFR Part 39 Toronto, Ontario M3K 1Y5, Canada;
(2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any telephone 416–375–4000; fax 416–375–
[Docket No. FAA–2016–8183; Directorate
requirement in this AD to obtain corrective 4539; email thd.qseries@
Identifier 2015–NM–083–AD]
actions from a manufacturer, the action must aero.bombardier.com; Internet http://
be accomplished using a method approved RIN 2120–AA64 www.bombardier.com. For Goodrich
by the Manager, International Branch, ANM– service information identified in this
116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier,
NPRM, contact Goodrich Corporation,
the European Aviation Safety Agency Inc. Airplanes
Landing Gear, 1400 South Service Road,
(EASA); or Airbus’s EASA Design AGENCY: Federal Aviation West Oakville, ON, Canada L6L 5Y7;
Organization Approval (DOA). If approved by Administration (FAA), DOT. telephone +1–877–808–7575; fax: +1–
the DOA, the approval must include the 860–660–0372; Internet: https://
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
DOA-authorized signature. techpubs.goodrich.com/ContactUs. You
(3) Reporting Requirements: A federal
(NPRM).
may view this referenced service
agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a SUMMARY: We propose to supersede information at the FAA, Transport
person is not required to respond to, nor Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2012–08– Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue
shall a person be subject to a penalty for 11 for certain Bombardier, Inc. Model SW., Renton, WA. For information on
failure to comply with a collection of DHC–8–400 series airplanes. AD 2012– the availability of this material at the
information subject to the requirements of 08–11 currently requires repetitive FAA, call 425–227–1221.
the Paperwork Reduction Act unless that detailed inspections for defects and
collection of information displays a current
damage of the retract port flexible hoses Examining the AD Docket
valid OMB Control Number. The OMB
on the left and right Main Landing Gear You may examine the AD docket on
Control Number for this information
(MLG) retraction actuator, and the Internet at http://
collection is 2120–0056. Public reporting for
replacement of the flexible hoses if www.regulations.gov by searching for
this collection of information is estimated to
necessary. Since we issued AD 2012– and locating Docket No. FAA–2016–
be approximately 5 minutes per response,
08–11, we determined that the 8183; or in person at the Docket
including the time for reviewing instructions,
completing and reviewing the collection of
orientation of the retraction actuator Management Facility between 9 a.m.
information. All responses to this collection
ports must be revised to address the and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
of information are mandatory. Comments
identified unsafe condition. This except Federal holidays. The AD docket
concerning the accuracy of this burden and proposed AD would continue to require contains this proposed AD, the
suggestions for reducing the burden should the actions required by AD 2012–08–11, regulatory evaluation, any comments
be directed to the FAA at: 800 Independence and would require reorientation of the received, and other information. The
Ave. SW., Washington, DC 20591, Attn: retraction actuator of the MLG, which street address for the Docket Operations
Information Collection Clearance Officer, would terminate the repetitive office (telephone 800–647–5527) is in
AES–200. inspections. This proposed AD would the ADDRESSES section. Comments will
also remove airplanes from the be available in the AD docket shortly
(k) Related Information applicability. We are proposing this AD after receipt.
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing to prevent hydraulic fluid leakage in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA event of a damaged retract port flexible Cesar Gomez, Mechanical Systems
Airworthiness Directive 2016–0058, dated hose failure; this condition could lead to Engineer, Airframe and Mechanical
March 21, 2016, for related information. This an undamped extension of the MLG and Systems Branch, ANE–171, FAA, New
MCAI may be found in the AD docket on the could result in MLG structural failure, York Aircraft Certification Office (ACO),
Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by leading to an unsafe, asymmetric 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410,
searching for and locating Docket No. FAA– landing configuration. Westbury, NY 11590; telephone 516–
2016–8184. DATES: We must receive comments on 228–7318; fax 516–794–5531.
(2) For service information identified in this proposed AD by September 19, SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
this AD, contact Airbus SAS, Airworthiness 2016.
Office—EAW, 1 Rond Point Maurice Comments Invited
Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; ADDRESSES: You may send comments by
any of the following methods: We invite you to send any written
telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61
93 44 51; email account.airworth-eas@ • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to relevant data, views, or arguments about
airbus.com; Internet http://www.airbus.com. http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the this proposed AD. Send your comments
You may view this service information at the instructions for submitting comments. to an address listed under the
FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 • Fax: 202–493–2251. ADDRESSES section. Include ‘‘Docket No.
Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For • Mail: U.S. Department of FAA–2016–8183; Directorate Identifier
information on the availability of this Transportation, Docket Operations, M– 2015–NM–083–AD’’ at the beginning of
material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221. 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room your comments. We specifically invite
W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., comments on the overall regulatory,
mstockstill on DSK3G9T082PROD with PROPOSALS
Issued in Renton, Washington, on July 26, Washington, DC 20590. economic, environmental, and energy
2016. • Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of aspects of this proposed AD. We will
Victor Wicklund, Transportation, Docket Operations, M– consider all comments received by the
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room closing date and may amend this
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., proposed AD based on those comments.
[FR Doc. 2016–18486 Filed 8–4–16; 8:45 am] Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 We will post all comments we
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P p.m., Monday through Friday, except receive, without change, to http://
Federal holidays. www.regulations.gov, including any
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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 September 19, 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 51818 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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