81 FR 52758 - Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 154 (August 10, 2016)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 154 (August 10, 2016)
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| FR Document | 2016-18483 |
[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 154 (Wednesday, August 10, 2016)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 52758-52761] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2016-18483] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2015-8468; Directorate Identifier 2014-NM-208-AD; Amendment 39-18605; AD 2016-16-07] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of Transportation (DOT). ACTION: Final rule. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: We are superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2007-21-14 R1 for all Airbus Model A310 series airplanes. AD 2007-21-14 R1 required revising the Airworthiness Limitations Section of the Instructions for Continued Airworthiness to incorporate new limitations for fuel tank systems. This new AD requires revising the maintenance program or inspection program to incorporate revised fuel maintenance and inspection tasks. This AD was prompted by the issuance of more restrictive maintenance requirements and/or airworthiness limitations by the manufacturer. We are issuing this AD to prevent the potential of ignition sources inside fuel tanks, which, in combination with flammable fuel vapors caused by latent failures, alterations, repairs, or maintenance actions, could result in fuel tank explosions and consequent loss of the airplane. DATES: This AD becomes 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. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of a certain other publication listed in this AD as of November 20, 2007 (72 FR 58499, October 16, 2007). ADDRESSES: For service information identified in this final rule, contact Airbus SAS, Airworthiness Office--EAW, 1 Rond Point Maurice Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61 93 44 51; email [email protected]; Internet http://www.airbus.com. You may view this referenced service information at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 425-227-1221. It is also available on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket Number FAA- 2015-8468. Examining the AD Docket You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket Number FAA- 2015-8468; or in person at the Docket Management Facility between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket contains this AD, the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and other information. The street address for the Docket Operations office (telephone 800-647-5527) is in the ADDRESSES section. 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: Discussion We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR part 39 to supersede AD 2007-21-14 R1, Amendment 39-16061 (74 FR 55123, October 27, 2009) (``AD 2007-21-14 R1''). AD 2007-21-14 R1 applied to all Airbus Model A310 series airplanes. The NPRM published in the Federal Register on January 20, 2016 (81 FR 3066) (``the NPRM''). The NPRM was prompted by the issuance of more restrictive maintenance requirements and/or airworthiness limitations by the manufacturer. The NPRM proposed to retain the requirements of AD 2007-21-14 R1, and require more restrictive maintenance requirements and/or airworthiness limitations. We are issuing this AD to prevent the potential of ignition sources inside fuel tanks, which, in combination with flammable fuel vapors caused by latent failures, alterations, repairs, or maintenance actions, could result in fuel tank explosions and consequent loss of the airplane. The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical Agent for the Member States of the European Union, has issued EASA Airworthiness Directive 2014-0193, dated October 15, 2014 (referred to after this as the Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or ``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition on all Airbus Model A310 series airplanes. The MCAI states: Prompted by an accident * * *, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) published Special Federal Aviation Regulation (SFAR) 88, and the Joint Aviation Authorities (JAA) published Interim Policy INT/POL/25/12. In response to these regulations, Airbus conducted a design review to develop Fuel Airworthiness Limitations (FAL) for Airbus on A310 aeroplanes. The FAL were specified in Airbus A310 FAL document ref. 95A.1930/05 at issue 02 and in the A310 Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS) variation to FAL document issue 02, ref. 0BVLG110006/ C0S issue 01, for A310 aeroplanes. EASA issued [EASA] AD 2006-0202 to require compliance with the FAL documents (comprising maintenance/inspection tasks and Critical Design Configuration Control Limitations (CDCCL)). EASA AD 2006-0202 was superseded by EASA AD 2007-0096 (later revised) [which corresponds to FAA AD 2007-21-14 R1], which retained the original requirements and [[Page 52759]] corrected and updated the compliance paragraphs concerning task ref. 28-18-00-03-1 and CDCCL's. Since EASA AD 2007-0096R1 [which corresponds to FAA AD 2007-21- 14 R1] was published, Airbus issued A310 ALS Part 5, prompted by EASA policy statement (EASA D2005/CPRO) which requests design approval holders to integrate Fuel Tank Safety items into an ALS document. The A310 ALS Part 5 is approved by EASA. Failure to comply with the items as identified in Airbus A310 ALS Part 5 could result in a fuel tank explosion and consequent loss of the aeroplane. For the reasons described above, this [EASA] AD * * * requires implementation of the new and more restrictive maintenance instructions and/or airworthiness limitations as specified in Airbus A310 ALS Part 5. The unsafe condition is the potential of ignition sources inside fuel tanks, which, in combination with flammable fuel vapors caused by latent failures, alterations, repairs, or maintenance actions, could result in fuel tank explosions and consequent loss of the airplane. 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-2015- 8468. Comments We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing this AD. The following presents the comment received on the NPRM. The Air Line Pilots Association International supported the intent of the NPRM. Conclusion We reviewed the relevant data, considered the comment received, and determined that air safety and the public interest require adopting this AD as proposed, with 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 A310 Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS) Part 5--Fuel Airworthiness Limitations, Revision 00, dated May 27, 2014. The airworthiness limitations introduce mandatory instructions and more restrictive maintenance requirements. 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 23 airplanes of U.S. registry. The actions required by AD 2007-21-14 R1 and retained in this AD take about 2 work-hours per product, at an average labor rate of $85 per work-hour. Required parts cost $0 per product. Based on these figures, the estimated cost of the actions that were required by AD 2007-21-14 R1 is $170 per product. We also estimate that it takes 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 $1,955, 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 removing Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2007-21-14 R1, Amendment 39-16061 (74 FR 55123, October 27, 2009), and adding the following new AD: 2016-16-07 Airbus: Amendment 39-18605; Docket No. FAA-2015-8468; Directorate Identifier 2014-NM-208-AD. (a) Effective Date This AD becomes effective September 14, 2016. (b) Affected ADs This AD replaces AD 2007-21-14 R1, Amendment 39-16061 (74 FR 55123, October 27, 2009) (``AD 2007-21-14 R1''). (c) Applicability This AD applies to Airbus Model A310-203, -204, -221, -222, - 304, -322, -324, and -325 airplanes, certificated in any category, all manufacturer serial numbers. (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 05, Time Limits/ Maintenance Checks. (e) Reason This AD was prompted by the issuance of more restrictive maintenance requirements and/or airworthiness limitations by the manufacturer. We are issuing this AD to prevent the potential of ignition sources inside fuel tanks, which, in combination with flammable fuel vapors caused by latent failures, alterations, repairs, or maintenance actions, could result in fuel tank explosions and consequent loss of the airplane. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Retained Revision of the Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS) To Incorporate Fuel Maintenance and Inspection Tasks, With No Changes This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (f) of AD 2007-21-14 R1, with no [[Page 52760]] changes. Within 3 months after November 20, 2007 (the effective date of AD 2007-21-14, Amendment 39-15232, (72 FR 58499, October 16, 2007) (``AD 2007-21-14'')), revise the ALS of the Instructions for Continued Airworthiness to incorporate Airbus A310 ALS Part 5--Fuel Airworthiness Limitations, dated May 31, 2006, as defined in Airbus A310 Fuel Airworthiness Limitations, Document 95A.1930/05, Issue 2, dated May 11, 2007 (approved by the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) on July 6, 2007), Section 1, ``Maintenance/Inspection Tasks.'' For all tasks identified in Section 1 of Document 95A.1930/ 05, Issue 2, dated May 11, 2007, the initial compliance times start from the later of the times specified in paragraphs (g)(1) and (g)(2) of this AD, and the repetitive inspections must be accomplished thereafter at the intervals specified in Section 1 of Document 95A.1930/05, except as provided by paragraph (h) of this AD. (1) November 20, 2007 (the effective date of AD 2007-21-14). (2) The date of issuance of the original French standard airworthiness certificate or the date of issuance of the original French export certificate of airworthiness. Note 1 to paragraph (g) of this AD: Airbus Operator Information Telex SE 999.0079/07, Revision 01, dated August 14, 2007, identifies the applicable sections of the Airbus A310 Airplane Maintenance Manual necessary for accomplishing the tasks specified in Section 1 of Document 95A.1930/05. (h) Retained Revision of Initial Compliance Time for Task 28-18-00-03- 1, With No Changes This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (g) of AD 2007-21-14 R1, with no changes. For Task 28-18-00-03-1 identified in Section 1 of Document 95A.1930/05, ``Maintenance/Inspection Tasks,'' of Airbus A310 Fuel Airworthiness Limitations, Document 95A.1930/05, Issue 2, dated May 11, 2007 (approved by the EASA on July 6, 2007): The initial compliance time is the later of the times specified in paragraphs (h)(1) and (h)(2) of this AD. Thereafter, Task 28-18-00- 03-1 identified in Section 1 of Document 95A.1930/05, ``Maintenance/ Inspection Tasks,'' of Airbus A310 Fuel Airworthiness Limitations, Document 95A.1930/05, Issue 2, dated May 11, 2007 (approved by the EASA on July 6, 2007), must be accomplished at the repetitive interval specified in Section 1 of Airbus A310 Fuel Airworthiness Limitations, Document 95A.1930/05, Issue 2, dated May 11, 2007 (approved by the EASA on July 6, 2007). (1) Prior to the accumulation of 40,000 total flight hours. (2) Within 72 months or 20,000 flight hours after November 20, 2007 (the effective date of AD 2007-21-14), whichever occurs first. (i) Retained Revision of the ALS To Incorporate Critical Design Configuration Control Limitations (CDCCLs), With No Changes This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (h) of AD 2007-21-14 R1, with no changes. Within 12 months after November 20, 2007 (the effective date of AD 2007-21-14), revise the ALS of the Instructions for Continued Airworthiness to incorporate Airbus A310 ALS Part 5--Fuel Airworthiness Limitations, dated May 31, 2006, as defined in Airbus A310 Fuel Airworthiness Limitations, Document 95A.1930/05, Issue 2, dated May 11, 2007 (approved by the EASA on July 6, 2007), Section 2, ``Critical Design Configuration Control Limitations.'' (j) Retained No Alternative Inspections, Inspection Intervals, or CDCCLs, With New Paragraph Reference This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (i) of AD 2007-21-14 R1, with a new paragraph reference. Except as provided by paragraphs (k) and (m)(1) of this AD: After accomplishing the actions specified in paragraphs (g) and (i) of this AD, no alternative inspections, inspection intervals, or CDCCLs may be used. (k) New Requirement of This AD: Revise the Maintenance or Inspection Program Within 3 months after the effective date of this AD, revise the maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, by incorporating the airworthiness limitations as specified in Airbus A310 Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS) Part 5--Fuel Airworthiness Limitations, Revision 00, dated May 27, 2014. The initial compliance times for the actions specified Airbus A310 ALS Part 5--Fuel Airworthiness Limitations, Revision 00, dated May 27, 2014, are at the later of the times specified in Airbus A310 ALS Part 5--Fuel Airworthiness Limitations, Revision 00, dated May 27, 2014, or within 3 months after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later. Accomplishing the revision required by this paragraph terminates the actions required by paragraphs (g) through (i) of this AD. (l) New Requirement of This AD: No Alternative Inspections, Intervals, and/or CDCCLs After the maintenance or inspection program has been revised as required by paragraph (k) of this AD, no alternative actions (e.g., inspections), intervals, and/or CDCCLs may be used unless the actions, intervals, and/or CDCCLs are approved as an alternative method of compliance (AMOC) in accordance with the procedures specified in paragraph (m)(1) of this AD. (m) 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: Dan Rodina, Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; telephone 425-227-2125; fax 425-227-1149. Information may be emailed to: [email protected]. Before using any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager of the local flight standards district office/ certificate holding district office. (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: As of the effective date of this AD, 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 EASA) or Airbus's EASA Design Organization Approval (DOA). If approved by the DOA, the approval must include the DOA-authorized signature. (n) Related Information Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA Airworthiness Directive 2014-0193, dated October 15, 2014, 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-2015-8468. (o) 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. (3) The following service information was approved for IBR on September 14, 2016. (i) Airbus A310 Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS) Part 5-- Fuel Airworthiness Limitations, Revision 00, dated May 27, 2014. (ii) Reserved. (4) The following service information was approved for IBR on November 20, 2007 (72 FR 58499, October 16, 2007). (i) Airbus A310 ALS Part 5--Fuel Airworthiness Limitations, dated May 31, 2006. (ii) Airbus A310 Fuel Airworthiness Limitations, Document 95A.1930/05, Part 5--Fuel Airworthiness Limitations, Issue 2, dated May 11, 2007. (5) 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. (6) 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. (7) 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. [[Page 52761]] Issued in Renton, Washington, on July 25, 2016. Victor Wicklund, Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2016-18483 Filed 8-9-16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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including substeps and identified figures, can 14 R1 for all Airbus Model A310 series FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dan
still be done as specified, and the airplane airplanes. AD 2007–21–14 R1 required Rodina, Aerospace Engineer,
can be put back in an airworthy condition. revising the Airworthiness Limitations International Branch, ANM–116,
(l) Related Information Section of the Instructions for Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA,
For more information about this AD, Continued Airworthiness to incorporate 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA
contact Bill Ashforth, Aerospace Engineer, new limitations for fuel tank systems. 98057–3356; telephone 425–227–2125;
Airframe Branch, ANM–120S, FAA, Seattle This new AD requires revising the fax 425–227–1149.
ACO, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA maintenance program or inspection SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
98057–3356; phone: 425–917–6432; fax: 425– program to incorporate revised fuel
917–6590; email: Bill.Ashforth@faa.gov. maintenance and inspection tasks. This Discussion
(m) Material Incorporated by Reference AD was prompted by the issuance of We issued a notice of proposed
(1) The Director of the Federal Register more restrictive maintenance rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
approved the incorporation by reference requirements and/or airworthiness part 39 to supersede AD 2007–21–14 R1,
(IBR) of the service information listed in this limitations by the manufacturer. We are Amendment 39–16061 (74 FR 55123,
paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR issuing this AD to prevent the potential October 27, 2009) (‘‘AD 2007–21–14
part 51. of ignition sources inside fuel tanks, R1’’). AD 2007–21–14 R1 applied to all
(2) You must use this service information Airbus Model A310 series airplanes.
which, in combination with flammable
as applicable to do the actions required by
fuel vapors caused by latent failures, The NPRM published in the Federal
this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.
(i) Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747– alterations, repairs, or maintenance Register on January 20, 2016 (81 FR
53A2862, Revision 1, dated July 24, 2015. actions, could result in fuel tank 3066) (‘‘the NPRM’’). The NPRM was
(ii) Reserved. explosions and consequent loss of the prompted by the issuance of more
(3) For Boeing service information airplane. restrictive maintenance requirements
identified in this AD, contact Boeing and/or airworthiness limitations by the
Commercial Airplanes, Attention: Data & DATES: This AD becomes effective manufacturer. The NPRM proposed to
Services Management, P.O. Box 3707, MC September 14, 2016. retain the requirements of AD 2007–21–
2H–65, Seattle, WA 98124–2207; telephone The Director of the Federal Register
206–544–5000, extension 1; fax 206–766– 14 R1, and require more restrictive
approved the incorporation by reference maintenance requirements and/or
5680; Internet https://
www.myboeingfleet.com. of a certain publication listed in this AD airworthiness limitations. We are
(4) You may view this service information as of September 14, 2016. issuing this AD to prevent the potential
at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, The Director of the Federal Register of ignition sources inside fuel tanks,
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For approved the incorporation by reference which, in combination with flammable
information on the availability of this of a certain other publication listed in fuel vapors caused by latent failures,
material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221. this AD as of November 20, 2007 (72 FR
(5) You may view this service information
alterations, repairs, or maintenance
that is incorporated by reference at the 58499, October 16, 2007). actions, could result in fuel tank
National Archives and Records ADDRESSES: For service information explosions and consequent loss of the
Administration (NARA). For information on identified in this final rule, contact airplane.
the availability of this material at NARA, call Airbus SAS, Airworthiness Office— The European Aviation Safety Agency
202–741–6030, or go to: http:// (EASA), which is the Technical Agent
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-
EAW, 1 Rond Point Maurice Bellonte,
31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone for the Member States of the European
locations.html. Union, has issued EASA Airworthiness
+33 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61 93 44
Issued in Renton, Washington, on July 27,
51; email account.airworth-eas@ Directive 2014–0193, dated October 15,
2016. 2014 (referred to after this as the
airbus.com; Internet http://
Victor Wicklund, Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness
www.airbus.com. You may view this
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane referenced service information at the Information, or ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. an unsafe condition on all Airbus Model
FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate,
[FR Doc. 2016–18487 Filed 8–9–16; 8:45 am]
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. A310 series airplanes. The MCAI states:
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P For information on the availability of Prompted by an accident * * *, the
this material at the FAA, call 425–227– Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
1221. It is also available on the Internet published Special Federal Aviation
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Regulation (SFAR) 88, and the Joint Aviation
at http://www.regulations.gov by Authorities (JAA) published Interim Policy
Federal Aviation Administration searching for and locating Docket INT/POL/25/12. In response to these
Number FAA–2015–8468. regulations, Airbus conducted a design
14 CFR Part 39 review to develop Fuel Airworthiness
Examining the AD Docket
Limitations (FAL) for Airbus on A310
[Docket No. FAA–2015–8468; Directorate You may examine the AD docket on aeroplanes.
Identifier 2014–NM–208–AD; Amendment the Internet at http:// The FAL were specified in Airbus A310
39–18605; AD 2016–16–07] FAL document ref. 95A.1930/05 at issue 02
www.regulations.gov by searching for and in the A310 Airworthiness Limitations
RIN 2120–AA64 and locating Docket Number FAA– Section (ALS) variation to FAL document
2015–8468; or in person at the Docket issue 02, ref. 0BVLG110006/C0S issue 01, for
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Management Facility between 9 a.m. A310 aeroplanes.
Airplanes and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, EASA issued [EASA] AD 2006–0202 to
except Federal holidays. The AD docket require compliance with the FAL documents
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contains this AD, the regulatory (comprising maintenance/inspection tasks
Administration (FAA), Department of and Critical Design Configuration Control
Transportation (DOT). evaluation, any comments received, and
Limitations (CDCCL)).
ACTION: Final rule. other information. The street address for EASA AD 2006–0202 was superseded by
the Docket Operations office (telephone EASA AD 2007–0096 (later revised) [which
SUMMARY: We are superseding 800–647–5527) is in the ADDRESSES corresponds to FAA AD 2007–21–14 R1],
Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2007–21– section. which retained the original requirements and
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corrected and updated the compliance Costs of Compliance under the criteria of the Regulatory
paragraphs concerning task ref. 28–18–00– Flexibility Act.
03–1 and CDCCL’s. We estimate that this AD affects 23
Since EASA AD 2007–0096R1 [which airplanes of U.S. registry. List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
corresponds to FAA AD 2007–21–14 R1] was The actions required by AD 2007–21– Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
published, Airbus issued A310 ALS Part 5, 14 R1 and retained in this AD take about
prompted by EASA policy statement (EASA safety, Incorporation by reference,
2 work-hours per product, at an average Safety.
D2005/CPRO) which requests design labor rate of $85 per work-hour.
approval holders to integrate Fuel Tank Adoption of the Amendment
Safety items into an ALS document. The
Required parts cost $0 per product.
A310 ALS Part 5 is approved by EASA. Based on these figures, the estimated Accordingly, under the authority
Failure to comply with the items as cost of the actions that were required by delegated to me by the Administrator,
identified in Airbus A310 ALS Part 5 could AD 2007–21–14 R1 is $170 per product. the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as
result in a fuel tank explosion and We also estimate that it takes about 1 follows:
consequent loss of the aeroplane. work-hour per product to comply with
For the reasons described above, this the basic requirements of this AD. The PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
[EASA] AD * * * requires implementation
average labor rate is $85 per work-hour. DIRECTIVES
of the new and more restrictive maintenance
instructions and/or airworthiness limitations Required parts will cost about $0 per
product. Based on these figures, we ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39
as specified in Airbus A310 ALS Part 5.
estimate the cost of this AD on U.S. continues to read as follows:
The unsafe condition is the potential
operators to be $1,955, or $85 per Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
of ignition sources inside fuel tanks,
product.
which, in combination with flammable § 39.13 [Amended]
fuel vapors caused by latent failures, Authority for This Rulemaking ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by
alterations, repairs, or maintenance Title 49 of the United States Code removing Airworthiness Directive (AD)
actions, could result in fuel tank specifies the FAA’s authority to issue 2007–21–14 R1, Amendment 39–16061
explosions and consequent loss of the rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, (74 FR 55123, October 27, 2009), and
airplane. You may examine the MCAI in section 106, describes the authority of adding the following new AD:
the AD docket on the Internet at http:// the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII:
www.regulations.gov by searching for 2016–16–07 Airbus: Amendment 39–18605;
Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more Docket No. FAA–2015–8468; Directorate
and locating Docket No. FAA–2015– detail the scope of the Agency’s Identifier 2014–NM–208–AD.
8468. authority.
(a) Effective Date
Comments We are issuing this rulemaking under
the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII, This AD becomes effective September 14,
We gave the public the opportunity to 2016.
participate in developing this AD. The Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701:
following presents the comment General requirements.’’ Under that (b) Affected ADs
received on the NPRM. The Air Line section, Congress charges the FAA with This AD replaces AD 2007–21–14 R1,
Pilots Association International promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in Amendment 39–16061 (74 FR 55123, October
supported the intent of the NPRM. air commerce by prescribing regulations 27, 2009) (‘‘AD 2007–21–14 R1’’).
for practices, methods, and procedures (c) Applicability
Conclusion the Administrator finds necessary for
This AD applies to Airbus Model A310–
We reviewed the relevant data, safety in air commerce. This regulation 203, –204, –221, –222, –304, –322, –324, and
considered the comment received, and is within the scope of that authority –325 airplanes, certificated in any category,
determined that air safety and the because it addresses an unsafe condition all manufacturer serial numbers.
public interest require adopting this AD that is likely to exist or develop on
(d) Subject
as proposed, with minor editorial products identified in this rulemaking
action. Air Transport Association (ATA) of
changes. We have determined that these America Code 05, Time Limits/Maintenance
minor changes: Regulatory Findings Checks.
• Are consistent with the intent that
was proposed in the NPRM for We determined that this AD will not (e) Reason
correcting the unsafe condition; and have federalism implications under This AD was prompted by the issuance of
• Do not add any additional burden Executive Order 13132. This AD will more restrictive maintenance requirements
upon the public than was already not have a substantial direct effect on and/or airworthiness limitations by the
proposed in the NPRM. the States, on the relationship between manufacturer. We are issuing this AD to
the national government and the States, prevent the potential of ignition sources
Related Service Information Under 1 or on the distribution of power and inside fuel tanks, which, in combination with
CFR Part 51 responsibilities among the various flammable fuel vapors caused by latent
failures, alterations, repairs, or maintenance
Airbus has issued A310 levels of government.
actions, could result in fuel tank explosions
Airworthiness Limitations Section For the reasons discussed above, I and consequent loss of the airplane.
(ALS) Part 5—Fuel Airworthiness certify that this AD:
Limitations, Revision 00, dated May 27, 1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory (f) Compliance
2014. The airworthiness limitations action’’ under Executive Order 12866; Comply with this AD within the
introduce mandatory instructions and 2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the compliance times specified, unless already
more restrictive maintenance DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures done.
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requirements. This service information (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); (g) Retained Revision of the Airworthiness
is reasonably available because the 3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in Limitations Section (ALS) To Incorporate
interested parties have access to it Alaska; and Fuel Maintenance and Inspection Tasks,
through their normal course of business 4. Will not have a significant With No Changes
or by the means identified in the economic impact, positive or negative, This paragraph restates the requirements of
ADDRESSES section. on a substantial number of small entities paragraph (f) of AD 2007–21–14 R1, with no
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Issued in Renton, Washington, on July 25, National Archives and Records designation listed in this document will
2016. Administration (NARA). For be published subsequently in the Order.
Victor Wicklund, information on the availability of FAA
Availability and Summary of
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Order 7400.9Z at NARA, call 202–741–
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. Documents for Incorporation by
6030, or go to http://www.archives.gov/ Reference
[FR Doc. 2016–18483 Filed 8–9–16; 8:45 am] federal_register/code_of_federal-
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P regulations/ibr_locations.html. FAA This document amends FAA Order
Order 7400.9, Airspace Designations 7400.9Z, Airspace Designations and
and Reporting Points, is published Reporting Points, dated August 6, 2015,
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION yearly and effective on September 15. and effective September 15, 2015. FAA
Order 7400.9Z is publicly available as
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Federal Aviation Administration listed in the ADDRESSES section of this
Jeffrey Claypool, Federal Aviation
document. FAA Order 7400.9Z lists
14 CFR Part 71 Administration, Operations Support
Class A, B, C, D, and E airspace areas,
Group, Central Service Center, 10101
[Docket No. FAA–2016–4271; Airspace air traffic service routes, and reporting
Hillwood Parkway, Fort Worth, TX
Docket No. 16–AGL–6] points.
76177; telephone (817) 222–5711.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Rule
Amendment of Class E Airspace for
the Following Minnesota Towns; Authority for This Rulemaking This amendment to Title 14, Code of
Hutchinson, MN; Jackson, MN; Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 71
Pipestone, MN; Two Harbors, MN; and The FAA’s authority to issue rules modifies Class E airspace extending
Waseca, MN regarding aviation safety is found in upward from 700 feet above the surface
Title 49 of the United States Code. at the following airports:
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Subtitle I, Section 106 describes the Within a 6.6-mile radius of Hutchinson
Administration (FAA), DOT. authority of the FAA Administrator. Municipal Airport-Butler Field,
ACTION: Final rule. Subtitle VII, Aviation Programs, Hutchinson, MN;
describes in more detail the scope of the Within a 6.3-mile radius of Jackson
SUMMARY: This action modifies Class E agency’s authority. This rulemaking is
airspace extending upward from 700 Municipal Airport, Jackson, MN;
promulgated under the authority Within a 6.5-mile radius of Pipestone
feet above the surface at Hutchinson described in Subtitle VII, Part A,
Municipal Airport-Butler Field, Municipal Airport, Pipestone, MN;
Subpart I, Section 40103. Under that Within a 7-mile radius of Richard B.
Hutchinson, MN; Jackson Municipal section, the FAA is charged with Helgeson Airport, Two Harbors, MN;
Airport, Jackson, MN; Pipestone prescribing regulations to assign the use and
Municipal Airport, Pipestone, MN; Within a 6.3-mile radius of Waseca
of airspace necessary to ensure the
Richard B. Helgeson Airport, Two Municipal Airport, Waseca, MN.
safety of aircraft and the efficient use of
Harbors, MN; and Waseca Municipal
airspace. This regulation is within the Airspace reconfiguration is necessary
Airport, Waseca, MN. Decommissioning
scope of that authority as it amends due to the decommissioning of non-
of the non-directional radio beacon
Class E airspace at Hutchinson directional radio beacons (NDB),
(NDB), cancellation of NDB approaches,
Municipal Airport-Butler Field, cancellation of NDB approaches, and
and implementation of area navigation
Hutchinson, MN; Jackson Municipal implementation of area navigation
(RNAV) procedures have made this
Airport, Jackson, MN; Pipestone (RNAV) procedures at the above
action necessary for the safety and
Municipal Airport, Pipestone, MN; airports. Controlled airspace is
management of Instrument Flight Rules
Richard B. Helgeson Airport, Two necessary for the safety and
(IFR) operations at the above airports.
Harbors, MN; and Waseca Municipal management of the standard instrument
This action also updates the geographic
Airport, Waseca, MN. approach procedures for IFR operations
coordinates at Hutchinson Municipal-
Butler Field, Jackson Municipal Airport, History at the airports. Geographic coordinates
Pipestone Municipal Airport, and are being adjusted for the following
On May 3, 2016, the FAA published airports: Hutchinson Municipal-Butler
Richard B. Helgeson Airport, to coincide in the Federal Register a notice of
with the FAA’s aeronautical database. Field, Jackson Municipal Airport,
proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to modify Pipestone Municipal Airport, and
DATES: Effective 0901 UTC, November Class E airspace at Hutchinson Richard B. Helgeson Airport, to coincide
10, 2016. The Director of the Federal Municipal Airport-Butler Field, with the FAAs aeronautical database.
Register approves this incorporation by Hutchinson, MN; Jackson Municipal
reference action under Title 1, Code of Airport, Jackson, MN; Pipestone Regulatory Notices and Analyses
Federal Regulations, part 51, subject to Municipal Airport, Pipestone, MN; The FAA has determined that this
the annual revision of FAA Order Richard B. Helgeson Airport, Two regulation only involves an established
7400.9 and publication of conforming Harbors, MN; and Waseca Municipal body of technical regulations for which
amendments. Airport, Waseca, MN (81 FR 26497) frequent and routine amendments are
ADDRESSES: FAA Order 7400.9Z, Docket No. FAA–2016–4271. Interested necessary to keep them operationally
Airspace Designations and Reporting parties were invited to participate in current, is non-controversial and
Points, and subsequent amendments can this rulemaking effort by submitting unlikely to result in adverse or negative
be viewed online at http://www.faa.gov/ written comments on the proposal to the comments. It, therefore: (1) Is not a
air_traffic/publications/. For further FAA. No comments were received. ‘‘significant regulatory action’’ under
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information, you can contact the Class E airspace designations are Executive Order 12866; (2) is not a
Airspace Policy Group, Federal Aviation published in paragraph 6005 of FAA ‘‘significant rule’’ under DOT
Administration, 800 Independence Order 7400.9Z, dated August 6, 2015, Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44
Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20591; and effective September 15, 2015, which FR 11034; February 26, 1979); and (3)
telephone: 202–267–8783. The Order is is incorporated by reference in 14 CFR does not warrant preparation of a
also available for inspection at the part 71.1. The Class E airspace Regulatory Evaluation as the anticipated
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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 becomes effective September 14, 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 52758 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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