81 FR 52750 - Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 154 (August 10, 2016)
Federal Aviation Administration
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[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 154 (Wednesday, August 10, 2016)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 52750-52752] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2016-18493] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2016-5462; Directorate Identifier 2015-NM-131-AD; Amendment 39-18606; AD 2016-16-08] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of Transportation (DOT). ACTION: Final rule. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Airbus Model A330-200, -200 Freighter and -300 series airplanes; and Model A340-200 and -300 series airplanes. This AD was prompted by reports of spurious terrain awareness warning system (TAWS) alerts during approach and takeoff for airplanes fitted with the terrain and traffic collision avoidance system with transponder (T3CAS) when the T3CAS is constantly powered ``ON'' for more than 149 hours. This AD requires repetitive on-ground power cycle of the T3CAS. We are issuing this AD to prevent spurious TAWS alerts (collision prediction and alerting (CPA)), or missing legitimate CPA, which could increase flight crew workload during critical landing or takeoff phases, and could possibly result in reduced control of the airplane. DATES: This AD is effective September 14, 2016. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of September 14, 2016. ADDRESSES: For service information identified in this final rule, 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. It is also available on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2016- 5462. 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- 5462; or in person at the Docket Management Facility between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket contains this AD, the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and other information. The street address for the Docket Office (telephone 800-647-5527) is Docket Management Facility, U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590. 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: Discussion We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR part 39 by adding an AD that would apply to certain Airbus Model A330- 200, -200 Freighter and -300 series airplanes; and Model A340-200 and - 300 series airplanes. The NPRM published in the Federal Register on April 12, 2016 (81 FR 21484) (``the NPRM''). The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical Agent for the Member States of the European Union, has issued EASA AD 2015-0125, dated July 1, 2015; corrected July 3, 2015 (referred to after this as the Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or ``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for certain Airbus Model A330-200, -200 Freighter and -300 series airplanes; and Model A340-200 and -300 series airplanes. The MCAI states: Cases were reported of spurious Terrain Awareness Warning System (TAWS) alerts during approach and take off, with aeroplane fitted with the Terrain and Traffic Collision Avoidance System with Transponder (T3CAS). Investigations on the unit were launched with the manufacturer of the system (ACSS). The results of the laboratory investigation confirmed that an internal frozen Global Positioning System position anomaly occurs when the T3CAS is constantly powered `ON' for more than 149 hours. The origin for this defect was identified as a counter limitation related to a T3CAS internal software misbehaviour, not self-detected. This condition, if not corrected, could lead to spurious TAWS alerts (Collision Prediction and Alerting (CPA), or missing legitimate CPA), which could increase flight crew workload during critical landing or take off phases, possibly resulting in reduced control of the aeroplane. Prompted by these reports, Airbus issued Alert Operators Transmission (AOT) A34L003-13 to provide instructions to accomplish an on ground repetitive power cycle of the T3CAS before exceeding 120 hours of continuous power, and EASA issued AD 2014-0242 to require repetitive on ground power cycles of the T3CAS unit. Since that [EASA] AD was issued, the AOT A34L003-13 revision 1 has been issued which extend[s] the applicability to A340 aeroplanes modified in-service in accordance with Airbus SB 34-4282 (T3CAS std 1.2 unit installation). It was also identified that [EASA] AD 2014- 0242 does not refer to affected A330 in-service aeroplanes on which SB A330-34-3271 or SB A330-34-3286 or SB A330-34-3301 have been embodied. For the reason described above, this [EASA] AD retains the same required actions [[Page 52751]] as EASA AD 2014-0242, which is superseded, expands the Applicability of the [EASA] AD to include post SB A330-34-3271, post SB A330-34- 3286 and post SB A330-34-3301 A330 aeroplanes, and post SB A340-34- 4282 A340 aeroplanes. * * * * * 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- 5462. Comments We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing this AD. We considered the comments received. The commenters, Air Line Pilots Association International and Mr. Scott Corner, supported the NPRM. Conclusion We reviewed the relevant data, considered the comments received, and determined that air safety and the public interest require adopting this AD as proposed, except for minor editorial changes. We have determined that these minor changes:Are consistent with the intent that was proposed in the NPRM for correcting the unsafe condition; and Do not add any additional burden upon the public than was already proposed in the NPRM. Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 Airbus has issued Alert Operators Transmission (AOT) A34L003-13, Revision 01, dated May 26, 2015. The service information describes procedures for an on-ground power cycle of the T3CAS. This service information is reasonably available because the interested parties have access to it through their normal course of business or by the means identified in the ADDRESSES section. Costs of Compliance We estimate that this AD affects 3 airplanes of U.S. registry. We also estimate that it will take about 1 work-hour per product to comply with the basic requirements of this AD. The average labor rate is $85 per work-hour. Required parts will cost about $0 per product. Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of this AD on U.S. operators to be $255, or $85 per product. Authority for This Rulemaking Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the authority of the FAA Administrator. ``Subtitle VII: Aviation Programs,'' describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's authority. We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in ``Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: General requirements.'' Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this rulemaking action. Regulatory Findings We determined that this AD will not have federalism implications under Executive Order 13132. This AD will not have a substantial direct effect on the States, on the relationship between the national government and the States, or on the distribution of power and responsibilities among the various levels of government. For the reasons discussed above, I certify that this AD: 1. Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive Order 12866; 2. Is not a ``significant rule'' under the DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); 3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska; and 4. Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by reference, Safety. Adoption of the Amendment Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator, the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows: PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES 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): 2016-16-08 Airbus: Amendment 39-18606; Docket No. FAA-2016-5462; Directorate Identifier 2015-NM-131-AD. (a) Effective Date This AD is effective September 14, 2016. (b) Affected ADs None. (c) Applicability This AD applies to the following Airbus airplanes, certificated in any category. (1) Airbus Model A330-201, -202, -203, -223, -243, -223F, -243F, -301, -302, -303, -321, -322, -323, -341, -342, and -343 airplanes, all manufacturer serial numbers on which Airbus Modification 202097 (T3CAS Standard 1.1) or Modification 202849 (T3CAS Standard 1.2) has been embodied in production; or Airbus Service Bulletin A330-34- 3271; Airbus Service Bulletin A330-34-3286; or Airbus Service Bulletin A330-34-3301 have been embodied in-service. (2) Airbus Model A340-211, -212, -213, -311, -312, and -313 airplanes, all manufacturer serial numbers on which Airbus Service Bulletin A340-34-4282 (T3CAS Standard 1.2) has been embodied in- service. (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 34, Navigation. (e) Reason This AD was prompted by reports of spurious terrain awareness warning system (TAWS) alerts during approach and takeoff for airplanes fitted with the terrain and traffic collision avoidance system with transponder (T3CAS) when the T3CAS is constantly powered ``ON'' for more than 149 hours. We are issuing this AD to prevent spurious TAWS alerts (collision prediction and alerting (CPA)), or missing legitimate CPA, which could increase flight crew workload during critical landing or takeoff phases, and could possibly result in reduced control of the airplane. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) On-Ground Power Cycle For Model A330 and A340 airplanes equipped with a T3CAS unit having a part number specified in paragraph (g)(1) or (g)(2) of this AD: Within 30 days after the effective date of this AD, or within 120 hours of continuous power of the T3CAS after installation of the T3CAS, as specified in any applicable service information in paragraph (h) of this AD, whichever occurs later, do an on-ground power cycle of the T3CAS, in accordance with the instructions of Airbus Alert Operators Transmission (AOT) A34L003-13, Revision 01, dated May 26, 2015. Thereafter, repeat the on-ground power cycle of the T3CAS at intervals not to exceed 120 hours of continuous power of the T3CAS. (1) Affected T3CAS Units are those having part number (P/N) 9005000-10101, Software Standard 1.1. (2) Affected T3CAS Units are those having P/N 9005000-10202, Software Standard 1.2. [[Page 52752]] (h) Service Information Used To Install Part Affected Paragraphs (h)(1) through (h)(4) of this AD identify the service information that was used to install the T3CAS, as specified in paragraph (g) of this AD. (1) Airbus Service Bulletin A330-34-3271. (2) Airbus Service Bulletin A330-34-3286. (3) Airbus Service Bulletin A330-34-3301. (4) Airbus Service Bulletin A340-34-4282. (i) Parts Installation Limitations As of the effective date of this AD, installation on an airplane of a T3CAS unit having a part number specified in paragraph (g) of this AD is acceptable, provided that, following installation, the T3CAS unit is power cycled on a recurrent basis, as required by paragraph (g) of this AD. (j) Credit for Previous Actions This paragraph provides credit for actions required by paragraph (g) of this AD, if those actions were performed before the effective date of this AD using Airbus AOT A34L003-13, dated November 25, 2013. (k) Other FAA AD Provisions The following provisions also apply to this AD: (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager, International Branch, ANM-116, 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. (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. (l) Related Information (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information (MCAI)) EASA Airworthiness Directive 2015-0125, dated July 1, 2015; corrected July 3, 2015, for related information. This MCAI may be found in the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2016-5462. (2) Service information identified in this AD that is not incorporated by reference is available at the addresses specified in paragraphs (m)(3) and (m)(4) of this AD. (m) Material Incorporated by Reference (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference (IBR) of the service information listed in this paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. (2) You must use this service information as applicable to do the actions required by this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise. (i) Airbus Alert Operators Transmission (AOT) A34L003-13, Revision 01, dated May 26, 2015. (ii) Reserved. (3) 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. (4) 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. (5) You may view this service information that is incorporated by reference at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For information on the availability of this material at NARA, call 202-741-6030, or go to: http://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html. Issued in Renton, Washington, on July 25, 2016. Victor Wicklund, Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2016-18493 Filed 8-9-16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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(1) Objects to the proposed sanction; Airbus Model A330–200, –200 Freighter 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA
(2) Determines that the sanction and –300 series airplanes; and Model 98057–3356; telephone 425–227–1138;
would: A340–200 and –300 series airplanes. fax 425–227–1149.
(i) Have a material adverse effect on This AD was prompted by reports of SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
the safety and soundness of the spurious terrain awareness warning
Recipient; or system (TAWS) alerts during approach Discussion
(ii) Impede or interfere with an and takeoff for airplanes fitted with the We issued a notice of proposed
enforcement action against that terrain and traffic collision avoidance rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
Recipient by the Appropriate Federal system with transponder (T3CAS) when part 39 by adding an AD that would
Banking Agency; the T3CAS is constantly powered ‘‘ON’’ apply to certain Airbus Model A330–
(3) Proposes a comparable alternative for more than 149 hours. This AD 200, –200 Freighter and –300 series
action; and requires repetitive on-ground power airplanes; and Model A340–200 and
(4) Specifically explains: cycle of the T3CAS. We are issuing this –300 series airplanes. The NPRM
(i) The basis for the determination AD to prevent spurious TAWS alerts published in the Federal Register on
under paragraph (c)(2) of this section (collision prediction and alerting April 12, 2016 (81 FR 21484) (‘‘the
and, if appropriate, provides (CPA)), or missing legitimate CPA, NPRM’’).
documentation to support the which could increase flight crew The European Aviation Safety Agency
determination; and workload during critical landing or (EASA), which is the Technical Agent
(ii) How the alternative action takeoff phases, and could possibly result for the Member States of the European
suggested pursuant to paragraph (c)(3) in reduced control of the airplane. Union, has issued EASA AD 2015–0125,
of this section would be as effective as DATES: This AD is effective September dated July 1, 2015; corrected July 3,
the sanction proposed by the CDFI Fund 14, 2016. 2015 (referred to after this as the
in securing compliance and deterring The Director of the Federal Register Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness
future noncompliance. approved the incorporation by reference Information, or ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct
(d) Prior to imposing any sanctions of a certain publication listed in this AD an unsafe condition for certain Airbus
pursuant to this section or an Award as of September 14, 2016. Model A330–200, –200 Freighter and
Agreement, the CDFI Fund shall, to the ADDRESSES: For service information –300 series airplanes; and Model A340–
maximum extent practicable, provide identified in this final rule, contact 200 and –300 series airplanes. The
the Recipient with written notice of the Airbus SAS, Airworthiness Office— MCAI states:
proposed sanction and an opportunity EAL, 1 Rond Point Maurice Bellonte, Cases were reported of spurious Terrain
to comment. Nothing in this section, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone Awareness Warning System (TAWS) alerts
however, shall provide a Recipient to +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61 93 45 during approach and take off, with aeroplane
any formal or informal hearing or 80; email airworthiness.A330–A340@ fitted with the Terrain and Traffic Collision
comparable proceeding not otherwise airbus.com; Internet http:// Avoidance System with Transponder
required by law. www.airbus.com. You may view this (T3CAS). Investigations on the unit were
launched with the manufacturer of the
§ 1806.504 Retention of records. referenced service information at the
system (ACSS). The results of the laboratory
A Recipient must comply with all FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, investigation confirmed that an internal
record retention requirements as set 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. frozen Global Positioning System position
forth in the Uniform Administrative For information on the availability of anomaly occurs when the T3CAS is
Requirements. this material at the FAA, call 425–227– constantly powered ‘ON’ for more than 149
1221. It is also available on the Internet hours. The origin for this defect was
Dennis E. Nolan, at http://www.regulations.gov by identified as a counter limitation related to
Deputy Director, Community Development searching for and locating Docket No. a T3CAS internal software misbehaviour, not
Financial Institutions Fund. FAA–2016–5462. self-detected.
This condition, if not corrected, could lead
[FR Doc. 2016–18694 Filed 8–9–16; 8:45 am]
Examining the AD Docket to spurious TAWS alerts (Collision
BILLING CODE 4810–70–P Prediction and Alerting (CPA), or missing
You may examine the AD docket on legitimate CPA), which could increase flight
the Internet at http:// crew workload during critical landing or take
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION www.regulations.gov by searching for off phases, possibly resulting in reduced
and locating Docket No. FAA–2016– control of the aeroplane.
Federal Aviation Administration 5462; or in person at the Docket Prompted by these reports, Airbus issued
Management Facility between 9 a.m. Alert Operators Transmission (AOT)
14 CFR Part 39 and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, A34L003–13 to provide instructions to
except Federal holidays. The AD docket accomplish an on ground repetitive power
[Docket No. FAA–2016–5462; Directorate contains this AD, the regulatory cycle of the T3CAS before exceeding 120
Identifier 2015–NM–131–AD; Amendment hours of continuous power, and EASA issued
39–18606; AD 2016–16–08]
evaluation, any comments received, and AD 2014–0242 to require repetitive on
other information. The street address for ground power cycles of the T3CAS unit.
RIN 2120–AA64 the Docket Office (telephone 800–647– Since that [EASA] AD was issued, the AOT
5527) is Docket Management Facility, A34L003–13 revision 1 has been issued
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus U.S. Department of Transportation, which extend[s] the applicability to A340
Airplanes Docket Operations, M–30, West aeroplanes modified in-service in accordance
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140, with Airbus SB 34–4282 (T3CAS std 1.2 unit
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1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., installation). It was also identified that
Administration (FAA), Department of [EASA] AD 2014–0242 does not refer to
Transportation (DOT). Washington, DC 20590.
affected A330 in-service aeroplanes on which
ACTION: Final rule. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SB A330–34–3271 or SB A330–34–3286 or
Vladimir Ulyanov, Aerospace Engineer, SB A330–34–3301 have been embodied.
SUMMARY: We are adopting a new International Branch, ANM–116, For the reason described above, this
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, [EASA] AD retains the same required actions
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as EASA AD 2014–0242, which is Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more (a) Effective Date
superseded, expands the Applicability of the detail the scope of the Agency’s This AD is effective September 14, 2016.
[EASA] AD to include post SB A330–34– authority.
3271, post SB A330–34–3286 and post SB We are issuing this rulemaking under (b) Affected ADs
A330–34–3301 A330 aeroplanes, and post SB None.
the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII,
A340–34–4282 A340 aeroplanes.
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: (c) Applicability
* * * * * General requirements.’’ Under that
This AD applies to the following Airbus
You may examine the MCAI in the section, Congress charges the FAA with airplanes, certificated in any category.
AD docket on the Internet at http:// promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in (1) Airbus Model A330–201, –202, –203,
www.regulations.gov by searching for air commerce by prescribing regulations –223, –243, –223F, –243F, –301, –302, –303,
and locating Docket No. FAA–2016– for practices, methods, and procedures –321, –322, –323, –341, –342, and –343
5462. the Administrator finds necessary for airplanes, all manufacturer serial numbers on
safety in air commerce. This regulation which Airbus Modification 202097 (T3CAS
Comments Standard 1.1) or Modification 202849
is within the scope of that authority
We gave the public the opportunity to because it addresses an unsafe condition (T3CAS Standard 1.2) has been embodied in
participate in developing this AD. We that is likely to exist or develop on production; or Airbus Service Bulletin A330–
considered the comments received. The products identified in this rulemaking 34–3271; Airbus Service Bulletin A330–34–
commenters, Air Line Pilots Association 3286; or Airbus Service Bulletin A330–34–
action.
International and Mr. Scott Corner, 3301 have been embodied in-service.
supported the NPRM. Regulatory Findings (2) Airbus Model A340–211, –212, –213,
–311, –312, and –313 airplanes, all
We determined that this AD will not manufacturer serial numbers on which
Conclusion have federalism implications under Airbus Service Bulletin A340–34–4282
We reviewed the relevant data, Executive Order 13132. This AD will (T3CAS Standard 1.2) has been embodied in-
considered the comments received, and not have a substantial direct effect on service.
determined that air safety and the the States, on the relationship between
public interest require adopting this AD the national government and the States, (d) Subject
as proposed, except for minor editorial or on the distribution of power and Air Transport Association (ATA) of
changes. We have determined that these responsibilities among the various America Code 34, Navigation.
minor changes: levels of government. (e) Reason
• Are consistent with the intent that For the reasons discussed above, I
This AD was prompted by reports of
was proposed in the NPRM for certify that this AD: spurious terrain awareness warning system
correcting the unsafe condition; and 1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory (TAWS) alerts during approach and takeoff
• Do not add any additional burden action’’ under Executive Order 12866; for airplanes fitted with the terrain and traffic
upon the public than was already 2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the collision avoidance system with transponder
proposed in the NPRM. DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures (T3CAS) when the T3CAS is constantly
(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); powered ‘‘ON’’ for more than 149 hours. We
Related Service Information Under 1 3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in are issuing this AD to prevent spurious
CFR Part 51 Alaska; and TAWS alerts (collision prediction and
Airbus has issued Alert Operators 4. Will not have a significant alerting (CPA)), or missing legitimate CPA,
Transmission (AOT) A34L003–13, economic impact, positive or negative, which could increase flight crew workload
Revision 01, dated May 26, 2015. The on a substantial number of small entities during critical landing or takeoff phases, and
service information describes under the criteria of the Regulatory could possibly result in reduced control of
the airplane.
procedures for an on-ground power Flexibility Act.
cycle of the T3CAS. This service List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
(f) Compliance
information is reasonably available Comply with this AD within the
because the interested parties have Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation compliance times specified, unless already
access to it through their normal course safety, Incorporation by reference, done.
of business or by the means identified Safety.
(g) On-Ground Power Cycle
in the ADDRESSES section. Adoption of the Amendment For Model A330 and A340 airplanes
Costs of Compliance Accordingly, under the authority equipped with a T3CAS unit having a part
delegated to me by the Administrator, number specified in paragraph (g)(1) or (g)(2)
We estimate that this AD affects 3
the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as of this AD: Within 30 days after the effective
airplanes of U.S. registry. date of this AD, or within 120 hours of
We also estimate that it will take follows:
continuous power of the T3CAS after
about 1 work-hour per product to installation of the T3CAS, as specified in any
comply with the basic requirements of PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
applicable service information in paragraph
this AD. The average labor rate is $85 DIRECTIVES (h) of this AD, whichever occurs later, do an
per work-hour. Required parts will cost ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 on-ground power cycle of the T3CAS, in
about $0 per product. Based on these accordance with the instructions of Airbus
continues to read as follows: Alert Operators Transmission (AOT)
figures, we estimate the cost of this AD
on U.S. operators to be $255, or $85 per Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. A34L003–13, Revision 01, dated May 26,
2015. Thereafter, repeat the on-ground power
product. § 39.13 [Amended] cycle of the T3CAS at intervals not to exceed
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Authority for This Rulemaking ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding 120 hours of continuous power of the
T3CAS.
Title 49 of the United States Code the following new airworthiness (1) Affected T3CAS Units are those having
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue directive (AD): part number (P/N) 9005000–10101, Software
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, 2016–16–08 Airbus: Amendment 39–18606; Standard 1.1.
section 106, describes the authority of Docket No. FAA–2016–5462; Directorate (2) Affected T3CAS Units are those having
the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII: Identifier 2015–NM–131–AD. P/N 9005000–10202, Software Standard 1.2.
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(h) Service Information Used To Install Part (m) Material Incorporated by Reference prompted by the need for new and more
Affected (1) The Director of the Federal Register restrictive maintenance requirements
Paragraphs (h)(1) through (h)(4) of this AD approved the incorporation by reference and airworthiness limitations for
identify the service information that was (IBR) of the service information listed in this airplane structures and systems. We are
used to install the T3CAS, as specified in paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR issuing this AD to prevent reduced
paragraph (g) of this AD. part 51. structural integrity and reduced control
(1) Airbus Service Bulletin A330–34–3271. (2) You must use this service information
(2) Airbus Service Bulletin A330–34–3286. of these airplanes due to the failure of
as applicable to do the actions required by
(3) Airbus Service Bulletin A330–34–3301. this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise. system components.
(4) Airbus Service Bulletin A340–34–4282. (i) Airbus Alert Operators Transmission DATES: This AD is effective September
(i) Parts Installation Limitations (AOT) A34L003–13, Revision 01, dated May 14, 2016.
26, 2015. The Director of the Federal Register
As of the effective date of this AD, (ii) Reserved. approved the incorporation by reference
installation on an airplane of a T3CAS unit (3) For service information identified in
having a part number specified in paragraph of a certain publication listed in this AD
this AD, contact Airbus SAS, Airworthiness as of September 14, 2016.
(g) of this AD is acceptable, provided that, Office—EAL, 1 Rond Point Maurice Bellonte,
following installation, the T3CAS unit is 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone +33 ADDRESSES: For service information
power cycled on a recurrent basis, as 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61 93 45 80; email identified in this final rule, contact
required by paragraph (g) of this AD. Dassault Falcon Jet Corporation,
airworthiness.A330-A340@airbus.com;
(j) Credit for Previous Actions Internet http://www.airbus.com. Teterboro Airport, P.O. Box 2000, South
This paragraph provides credit for actions (4) You may view this service information Hackensack, NJ 07606; telephone: 201–
required by paragraph (g) of this AD, if those at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 440–6700; Internet: http://
actions were performed before the effective 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For www.dassaultfalcon.com. You may
date of this AD using Airbus AOT A34L003– information on the availability of this view this service information at the
13, dated November 25, 2013. material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221.
FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate,
(5) You may view this service information
(k) Other FAA AD Provisions that is incorporated by reference at the 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA.
The following provisions also apply to this National Archives and Records For information on the availability of
AD: Administration (NARA). For information on this material at the FAA, call 425–227–
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance the availability of this material at NARA, call 1221. It is also available on the Internet
(AMOCs): The Manager, International 202–741–6030, or go to: http:// at http://www.regulations.gov by
Branch, ANM–116, FAA, has the authority to www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr- searching for and locating Docket No.
approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested locations.html. FAA–2016–5464.
using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. Issued in Renton, Washington, on July 25,
In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your Examining the AD Docket
2016.
request to your principal inspector or local You may examine the AD docket on
Flight Standards District Office, as Victor Wicklund,
appropriate. If sending information directly Acting Manager, Transport Airplane the Internet at http://
to the International Branch, send it to ATTN: Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. www.regulations.gov by searching for
Vladimir Ulyanov, Aerospace Engineer, [FR Doc. 2016–18493 Filed 8–9–16; 8:45 am] and locating Docket No. FAA–2016–
International Branch, ANM–116, Transport BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
5464; or in person at the Docket
Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Management Facility between 9 a.m.
Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356; and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
telephone 425–227–1138; fax 425–227–1149. except Federal holidays. The AD docket
Information may be emailed to: 9-ANM-116- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
contains this AD, the regulatory
AMOC-REQUESTS@faa.gov. Before using
any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate Federal Aviation Administration evaluation, any comments received, and
principal inspector, or lacking a principal other information. The address for the
inspector, the manager of the local flight 14 CFR Part 39 Docket Office (telephone 800–647–5527)
standards district office/certificate holding is Docket Management Facility, U.S.
[Docket No. FAA–2016–5464; Directorate
district office.
Identifier 2015–NM–097–AD; Amendment
Department of Transportation, Docket
(2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any Operations, M–30, West Building
39–18607; AD 2016–16–09]
requirement in this AD to obtain corrective Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200
actions from a manufacturer, the action must RIN 2120–AA64 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington,
be accomplished using a method approved
by the Manager, International Branch, ANM–
DC 20590.
Airworthiness Directives; Dassault
116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tom
Aviation Airplanes
the European Aviation Safety Agency Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer,
(EASA); or Airbus’s EASA Design AGENCY: Federal Aviation International Branch, ANM–116,
Organization Approval (DOA). If approved by Administration (FAA), Department of Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA,
the DOA, the approval must include the Transportation (DOT). 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA
DOA-authorized signature. 98057–3356; telephone 425–227–1137;
ACTION: Final rule.
(l) Related Information fax 425–227–1149.
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing SUMMARY: We are superseding SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Airworthiness Information (MCAI)) EASA Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2011–10–
Airworthiness Directive 2015–0125, dated 01 for all Dassault Aviation Model Discussion
July 1, 2015; corrected July 3, 2015, for FALCON 7X airplanes. AD 2011–10–01 We issued a notice of proposed
related information. This MCAI may be required repetitive functional tests of rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
Lhorne on DSK30JT082PROD with RULES
found in the AD docket on the Internet at the ram air turbine (RAT) heater, and part 39 to supersede AD 2011–10–01,
http://www.regulations.gov by searching for
and locating Docket No. FAA–2016–5462.
repair if necessary. This new AD Amendment 39–16682 (76 FR 25535,
(2) Service information identified in this requires revision of the maintenance or May 5, 2011) (‘‘AD 2011–10–01’’). AD
AD that is not incorporated by reference is inspection program to incorporate new 2011–10–01 applied to all Dassault
available at the addresses specified in maintenance requirements and Aviation Model FALCON 7X airplanes.
paragraphs (m)(3) and (m)(4) of this AD. airworthiness limitations. This AD was The NPRM published in the Federal
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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 | Rules and Regulations | |
| Action | Final rule. | |
| Dates | This AD is effective September 14, 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 52750 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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