81 FR 55358 - Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 161 (August 19, 2016)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 161 (August 19, 2016)
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| FR Document | 2016-19486 |
[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 161 (Friday, August 19, 2016)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 55358-55362] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2016-19486] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2016-4226; Directorate Identifier 2015-NM-095-AD; Amendment 39-18616; AD 2016-17-03] 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) 2003-25-07 for certain Airbus Model A319 and A320 series airplanes, and AD 2005-13-39 for certain Airbus Model A321 series airplanes. AD 2003-25-07 required a revision to the airplane flight manual (AFM) and replacement of both elevator aileron computers (ELACs) having L80 standards with new ELACs having L81 standards. AD 2005-13-39 required a revision to the AFM, replacement of existing ELACs with ELACs having L83 or L91 standards, as applicable; and a concurrent action. Since we issued AD 2003-25-07 and AD 2005-13-39, we have determined that new ELAC standards must be incorporated. The ELAC standards have been upgraded to version L97+, which implements enhanced angle-of-attack (AOA) monitoring to better detect AOA blockage, including multiple AOA blockages. This AD requires replacing existing ELACs with new ELACs having L97+ standards or revising the software in an existing ELAC to the L97+ standards, as applicable, which terminates the requirements of AD 2003-25-07 and AD 2005-13-39. This AD also expands the applicability to include all Airbus Model A318, A319, A320, and A321 series airplanes. We are issuing this AD to prevent inadvertent activation of the AOA protections. Inadvertent activation of the AOA protections could result in a continuous nose-down pitch rate that could result in reduced controllability of the airplane. DATES: This AD is effective September 23, 2016. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of certain publications listed in this AD as of September 23, 2016. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of certain publications listed in this AD as of August 9, 2005 (70 FR 38580, July 5, 2005). The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of a certain other publication listed in this AD as of January 22, 2004 (68 FR 70431, December 18, 2003). ADDRESSES: For service information identified in this final rule, contact Airbus, Airworthiness Office--EIAS, 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 No. FAA-2016- 4226. 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- 4226; 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 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: Sanjay Ralhan, Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; telephone 425-227-1405; fax 425-227-1149. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Discussion We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR part 39 to supersede AD 2003-25-07, Amendment 39-13390 (68 FR 70431, December 18, 2003) (``AD 2003-25-07''); and AD 2005-13-39, Amendment [[Page 55359]] 39-14176 (70 FR 38580, July 5, 2005) (``AD 2005-13-39''). AD 2003-25-07 applied to certain Airbus Model A319 and A320 series airplanes, and AD 2005-13-39 applied to certain Airbus Model A321 series airplanes. The NPRM published in the Federal Register on March 17, 2016 (81 FR 14404). The NPRM was prompted by a determination that new ELAC standards must be incorporated. The ELAC standards have been upgraded to version L97+, which implements enhanced AOA monitoring to better detect AOA blockage, including multiple AOA blockages. The NPRM proposed to require replacing existing ELACs with new ELACs having L97+ standards or revising the software in an existing ELAC to the L97+ standards, as applicable, which would terminate the requirements of AD 2003-25-07 and AD 2005-13-39. We are issuing this AD to prevent inadvertent activation of the AOA protections. Inadvertent activation of the AOA protections could result in a continuous nose- down pitch rate that could result in reduced controllability 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 2015-0088R1, including Appendix 01, dated June 2, 2015 (referred to after this as the Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or ``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for all Airbus Model A318, A319, A320, and A321 series airplanes. The MCAI states: The latest elevator aileron computer (ELAC) standard, L97+, implements enhanced Angle of Attack (AOA) monitoring in order to better detect cases of AOA blockage, including multiple AOA blockage. Two ELAC L97+ versions are currently available, Part Number (P/ N) 3945129109 with data loading capability, and P/N 3945128215 without the data loading capability. Three existing [EASA] ADs requiring installation of earlier ELAC (software) have been identified and taken into account for cancellation by this new [EASA] AD. For the reasons described above, EASA issued AD 2015-0088, cancelling DGAC [Direction G[eacute]n[eacute]rale de l'Aviation Civile] France AD 95-203-072 (no requirements retained) [which corresponds to FAA AD 98-09-18, Amendment 39-10499 (63 FR 23374, April 29, 1998)], and partially retaining the requirements of DGAC France AD 2001-508 [which corresponds to FAA AD 2003-25-07], and [DGAC France] AD F-2004-147 (EASA approval ref. 2004-8601) [which corresponds to FAA AD 2005-13-39], which were superseded, and to require replacement of all ELAC with ELAC L97+ standard. Since that [EASA] AD was issued, some errors were detected in Appendix 1 of the [EASA] AD, and one P/N ELAC was inadvertently omitted. This [EASA] AD revises EASA AD 2015-0088 to correct these errors and to add clarification to paragraph (7) [of the EASA AD]. The required actions include either replacing existing ELACs with new ELACs having L97+ standards uploaded, or revising the software in the existing ELACs to L97+ standards. This AD also expands the applicability to include all Airbus Model A318, A319, A320, and A321 series airplanes. 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-2016-4226. Comments We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing this AD. We considered the comment received. The commenter supported the NPRM. Conclusion We reviewed the available data, including the comment 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 Service Bulletin A320-27-1243, including Appendix 01, dated March 17, 2015. This service information describes procedures for replacing the existing ELACs with new ELACs having L97+ standards, and modifying existing ELACs into units with L97+ standards. Airbus has also issued Service Bulletin A320-27-1244, dated March 5, 2015. This service information describes procedures for modification of an airplane by replacing any existing ELAC unit with an ELAC 97+ unit having P/N 3945128215. 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 940 airplanes of U.S. registry. The actions required by AD 2003-25-07 and retained in this AD take about 1 work-hour per product, at an average labor rate of $85 per work-hour. Based on these figures, the estimated cost of the actions that were required by AD 2003-25-07 is $85 per product. The actions required by AD 2005-13-39 and retained in this AD take about 1 work-hour per product, at an average labor rate of $85 per work-hour. Based on these figures, the estimated cost of the actions that were required by AD 2005-13-39 is $85 per product. We also estimate that it will take about 3 work-hours 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 $7,230 per product. Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of this AD on U.S. operators to be $7,035,900, or $7,485 per product. According to the parts manufacturer, some of the costs of this AD may be covered under warranty, thereby reducing the cost impact on affected individuals. We do not control warranty coverage for affected individuals. As a result, we have included all costs in our cost estimate. Authority for This Rulemaking Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the authority of the FAA Administrator. ``Subtitle VII: Aviation Programs,'' describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's authority. We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in ``Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: General requirements.'' Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this rulemaking action. Regulatory Findings We determined that this 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; [[Page 55360]] 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: 0 a. Removing Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2003-25-07, Amendment 39-13390 (68 FR 70431, December 18, 2003); and AD 2005-13-39, Amendment 39-14176 (70 FR 38580, July 5, 2005); and 0 b. Adding the following new AD: 2016-17-03 Airbus: Docket No. FAA-2016-4226; Directorate Identifier 2015-NM-095-AD. (a) Effective Date This AD is effective September 23, 2016. (b) Affected ADs This AD replaces the ADs identified in paragraphs (b)(1) and (b)(2) of this AD. (1) AD 2003-25-07, Amendment 39-13390 (68 FR 70431, December 18, 2003) (``AD 2003-25-07''). (2) AD 2005-13-39, Amendment 39-14176 (70 FR 38580, July 5, 2005) (``AD 2005-13-39''). (c) Applicability This AD applies to the airplanes identified in paragraphs (c)(1) through (c)(4) of this AD, certificated in any category, all manufacturer serial numbers. (1) Airbus Model A318-111, -112, -121, and -122 airplanes. (2) Airbus Model A319-111, -112, -113, -114, -115, -131, -132, and -133 airplanes. (3) Airbus Model A320-211, -212, -214, -231, -232, and -233 airplanes. (4) Airbus Model A321-111, -112, -131, -211, -212, -213, -231, and -232 airplanes. (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 27, Flight Controls. (e) Reason This AD was prompted by a determination that new elevator aileron computer (ELAC) standards must be incorporated. The ELAC standards have been upgraded to version L97+, which implements enhanced angle-of-attack (AOA) monitoring to better detect AOA blockage, including multiple AOA blockages. We are issuing this AD to prevent inadvertent activation of the AOA protections. Inadvertent activation of the AOA protections could result in a continuous nose-down pitch rate that could result in reduced controllability of the airplane. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Retained Replacement of ELAC L80 Units With L81 Units, With No Changes For Model A319 and A320 series airplanes, equipped with ELAC L80 standards having part numbers listed in Airbus Service Bulletin A320-27-1135, dated June 29, 2001: This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (b) of AD 2003-25-07, with no changes. Within 1 year after January 22, 2004 (the effective date of AD 2003- 25-07): Replace both ELACs having L80 standards with new ELACs having L81 standards, by doing all the actions per paragraphs A., B., C., and D. of the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A320-27-1135, dated June 29, 2001. (h) Retained Installation of ELAC L83 or L91 Software, With No Changes For Model A321-111, -112, -131, -211, and -231 airplanes, except those with Airbus Modification 34043 installed in production: This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (g) of AD 2005-13- 39, with no changes. Within 16 months after August 9, 2005 (the effective date of AD 2005-13-39): Replace existing ELACs with ELACs having L83 standards, by accomplishing all of the actions specified in the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A320- 27-1151, dated March 9, 2004, including Appendix 01, dated March 9, 2004; or with ELACs having L91 standards, by accomplishing all of the actions specified in the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A320-27-1152, dated June 4, 2004, including Appendix 01, dated June 4, 2004; as applicable. (i) New Requirement of This AD: ELAC Replacement or Modification At the applicable times specified in table 1 to paragraphs (i) and (m)(3)(ii) of this AD: Replace each ELAC unit with an ELAC L97+ unit having part number (P/N) 3945129100 and software having P/N 3945129109, or modify existing ELAC units into ELAC L97+ units having P/N 3945129100 with L97+ operational software P/N 3945129109 loaded, as applicable, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A320-27-1243, including Appendix 01, dated March 17, 2015. Accomplishing this replacement terminates the actions required by paragraphs (g) and (h) of this AD. Table 1 to Paragraphs (i) and (m)(3)(ii) of This AD--Compliance Times ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Compliance time (after the Airbus airplane models effective date of this AD) ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Model A318 series airplanes with UTAS Within 5 months. (formerly Goodrich) AOA P/N 0861ED or P/N 0861ED2 installed in all 3 positions (captain, first officer, and standby). Model A319 series airplanes with UTAS Within 10 months. (formerly Goodrich) AOA P/N 0861ED or P/N 0861ED2 installed in all 3 positions (captain, first officer, and standby). Model A320 series airplanes with UTAS Within 10 months. (formerly Goodrich) AOA P/N 0861ED or P/N 0861ED2 installed in all 3 positions (captain, first officer, and standby). Model A321 series airplanes with UTAS Within 5 months. (formerly Goodrich) AOA P/N 0861ED or P/N 0861ED2 installed in all 3 positions (captain, first officer, and standby). Model A318, A319, A320, and A321 Within 25 months. series airplanes that do not have UTAS (formerly Goodrich) AOA P/N 0861ED or P/N 0861ED2 installed in all 3 positions (captain, first officer, and standby). ------------------------------------------------------------------------ (j) Optional Method of Compliance Modification of an airplane by replacing any existing ELAC unit with an ELAC 97+ unit having P/N 3945128215, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A320-27-1244, dated March 5, 2015, is an acceptable method of compliance for the requirements of paragraph (i) of this AD, for only that modified airplane. Accomplishing this modification terminates the actions required by paragraphs (g) and (h) of this AD for that modified airplane. Note 1 to paragraph (j) of this AD: ELAC unit P/N 3945128215 is not data-loadable, [[Page 55361]] but it is fully interchangeable and mixable with data-loadable ELAC 97+ unit P/N 3945129100 with software P/N 3945129109 loaded. (k) Airplanes Excluded From Requirements of Paragraphs (g), (h), and (i), and From the Actions in Paragraph (j) of This AD Airplanes on which Airbus Modification 156546 (installation of ELAC L97+ with software P/N 3945129109) was installed in production are excluded from the requirements of paragraphs (g), (h), and (i) of this AD, and from the actions specified in paragraph (j) of this AD, provided it can be determined that no ELAC having a part number identified in table 2 to paragraphs (k) and (m) of this AD has been installed on that airplane since the date of issuance of the original airworthiness certificate or the date of issuance of the original export certificate of airworthiness. Table 2 to Paragraphs (k) and (m) of This AD--Prohibited ELAC Part Numbers ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Part No. Designation FIN ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 3945122202.................. ELAC A320-111 Type 2 CE 1/2 Def.. 3945122203.................. ELAC L50C........... 2 CE 1/2 3945122303.................. ELAC L50C........... 2 CE 1/2 3945122304.................. ELAC L60............ 2 CE 1/2 3945122305.................. ELAC L61B........... 2 CE 1/2 3945122306.................. ELAC L61F........... 2 CE 1/2 3945122307.................. ELAC L62C........... 2 CE 1/2 C12370AA01.................. ELAC L68C........... 2 CE 1/2 3945122501.................. ELAC L69............ 2 CE 1/2 3945122502.................. ELAC L69J........... 2 CE 1/2 3945122503.................. ELAC L77............ 2 CE 1/2 3945122504.................. ELAC L78............ 2 CE 1/2 3945122505.................. ELAC A L80.......... 2 CE 1/2 3945123505.................. ELAC A' L80......... 2 CE 1/2 3945128101.................. ELAC B L80.......... 2 CE 1/2 3945122506.................. ELAC A L81.......... 2 CE 1/2 3945123506.................. ELAC A' L81......... 2 CE 1/2 3945128102.................. ELAC B L81.......... 2 CE 1/2 3945122507.................. ELAC A L82.......... 2 CE 1/2 3945123507.................. ELAC A' L82......... 2 CE 1/2 3945128103.................. ELAC B L82.......... 2 CE 1/2 3945122608.................. ELAC A L83.......... 2 CE 1/2 3945123608.................. ELAC A' L83......... 2 CE 1/2 3945122609.................. ELAC A L84.......... 2 CE 1/2 3945123609.................. ELAC A' L84......... 2 CE 1/2 3945128204.................. ELAC B L90L......... 2 CE 1/2 3945128205.................. ELAC B L90N......... 2 CE 1/2 3945128206.................. ELAC B L91.......... 2 CE 1/2 3945129101.................. ELAC B L91 data 2 CE 1/2 SW1 loadable. 3945128207.................. ELAC B L92.......... 2 CE 1/2 3945128208.................. ELAC B L92L......... 2 CE 1/2 3945128209.................. ELAC B L93.......... 2 CE 1/2 3945129103.................. ELAC B L93 data 2 CE 1/2 SW1 loadable. 3945128210.................. ELAC B L94.......... 2 CE 1/2 3945129104.................. ELAC B L94 data 2 CE 1/2 SW1 loadable. 3945128212.................. ELAC B L96.......... 2 CE 1/2 3945129106.................. ELAC B L96 data 2 CE 1/2 SW1 loadable. 3945129107.................. ELAC B L96 H-A data 2 CE 1/2 SW1 loadable. 3945128214.................. ELAC B L97.......... 2 CE 1/2 3945129108.................. ELAC B L97 data 2 CE 1/2 SW1 loadable. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ (l) Later-Approved Parts Installation of an ELAC version (part number) approved after the effective date of this AD is an approved method of compliance with the requirements of paragraph (i) of this AD, and the actions specified in paragraph (j) of this AD, provided the requirements specified in paragraphs (l)(1) and (l)(2) of this AD are met. (1) The version (part number) must be 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). (2) The installation must be done using a method approved by the Manager, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or the EASA; or Airbus's EASA DOA. (m) Parts Installation Limitation As of the applicable time specified in paragraph (m)(1) or (m)(2) of this AD, do not install on any airplane an ELAC unit having a part number identified in table 2 to paragraphs (k) and (m) of this AD, except as specified in paragraph (m)(3) of this AD. (1) For an airplane that, as of the effective date of this AD, has any ELAC unit installed having a part number identified in table 2 to paragraphs (k) and (m) of this AD: After modification of that airplane as required by paragraph (i) of this AD, or as specified in paragraph (j) of this AD. (2) For an airplane that, as of the effective date of this AD, does not have any ELAC unit installed having a part number identified in table 2 to paragraphs (k) and (m) of this AD: As of the effective date of this AD. (3) As of the effective date of this AD, a data-loadable ELAC B unit having a part number identified in table 2 to paragraphs (k) and (m) of this AD can be installed on an airplane provided that L97+ software P/N 3945129109 is uploaded at the applicable time specified in paragraph (m)(3)(i) or (m)(3)(ii) of this AD. (i) For all airplanes except those identified in paragraph (m)(3)(ii) of this AD: Before further flight after the ELAC B unit installation. (ii) For airplanes that have not been modified as required by paragraph (i) of this AD: Within the applicable compliance time [[Page 55362]] specified in table 1 to paragraphs (i) and (m)(3)(ii) of this AD. (n) 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: Sanjay Ralhan, Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057- 3356; telephone 425-227-1405; fax 425-227-1149. Information may be emailed to: [email protected]. (i) 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. (ii) AMOCs approved previously for AD 2003-25-07 are approved as AMOCs for the corresponding provisions of paragraph (g) of this AD. (iii) AMOCs approved previously for AD 2005-13-39 are approved as AMOCs for the corresponding provisions of paragraph (h) of this AD. (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 the EASA; or Airbus's EASA DOA. If approved by the DOA, the approval must include the DOA-authorized signature. (3) Required for Compliance (RC): If any service information contains procedures or tests that are identified as RC, those procedures and tests must be done to comply with this AD; any procedures or tests that are not identified as RC are recommended. Those procedures and tests that are not identified as RC may be deviated from using accepted methods in accordance with the operator's maintenance or inspection program without obtaining approval of an AMOC, provided the procedures and tests identified as RC can be done and the airplane can be put back in an airworthy condition. Any substitutions or changes to procedures or tests identified as RC require approval of an AMOC. (o) Related Information Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA Airworthiness Directive 2015-0088R1, including Appendix 01, dated June 2, 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-2016-4226. (p) 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 23, 2016. (i) Airbus Service Bulletin A320-27-1243, including Appendix 01, dated March 17, 2015. (ii) Airbus Service Bulletin A320-27-1244, dated March 5, 2015. (4) The following service information was approved for IBR on August 9, 2005 (70 FR 38580, July 5, 2005). (i) Airbus Service Bulletin A320-27-1151, including Appendix 01, dated March 9, 2004. (ii) Airbus Service Bulletin A320-27-1152, including Appendix 01, dated June 4, 2004. (5) The following service information was approved for IBR on January 22, 2004 (68 FR 70431, December 18, 2003). (i) Airbus Service Bulletin A320-27-1135, dated June 29, 2001. (ii) Reserved. (6) For service information identified in this AD, contact Airbus, Airworthiness Office--EIAS, 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. (7) 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. (8) 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 August 8, 2016. Michael Kaszycki, Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2016-19486 Filed 8-18-16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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Airworthiness Information (MCAI) Canadian Michael Kaszycki, of certain publications listed in this AD
Airworthiness Directive CF–2014–45, dated Acting Manager, Transport Airplane as of September 23, 2016.
December 23, 2014, for related information. Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. The Director of the Federal Register
This MCAI may be found in the AD docket [FR Doc. 2016–19480 Filed 8–18–16; 8:45 am] approved the incorporation by reference
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Revision A, dated July 6, 2012. FAA, call 425–227–1221. It is also
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(iv) Bombardier ModSum IS4Q5450003, A320 series airplanes, and AD 2005–13– www.regulations.gov by searching for
Revision C, dated November 29, 2012. 39 for certain Airbus Model A321 series and locating Docket No. FAA–2016–
(v) Bombardier Service Bulletin 84–32– airplanes. AD 2003–25–07 required a 4226.
112, Revision C, dated April 2, 2015. revision to the airplane flight manual Examining the AD Docket
(vi) Bombardier Service Bulletin 84–32– (AFM) and replacement of both elevator
114, Revision B, dated February 3, 2015. aileron computers (ELACs) having L80 You may examine the AD docket on
(vii) Bombardier Service Bulletin 84–54– standards with new ELACs having L81 the Internet at http://
19, dated April 18, 2013. standards. AD 2005–13–39 required a www.regulations.gov by searching for
(viii) Bombardier Service Bulletin 84–54– revision to the AFM, replacement of and locating Docket No. FAA–2016–
20, Revision C, dated March 5, 2015. existing ELACs with ELACs having L83 4226; or in person at the Docket
(ix) Bombardier Service Bulletin 84–54–21, or L91 standards, as applicable; and a Management Facility between 9 a.m.
dated May 9, 2013. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
concurrent action. Since we issued AD
(x) Goodrich Service Bulletin 46400–32–
2003–25–07 and AD 2005–13–39, we except Federal holidays. The AD docket
102 R2, Revision 2, dated February 17, 2015.
(3) For Bombardier service information have determined that new ELAC contains this AD, the regulatory
identified in this AD, contact Bombardier, standards must be incorporated. The evaluation, any comments received, and
Inc., Q-Series Technical Help Desk, 123 ELAC standards have been upgraded to other information. The address for the
Garratt Boulevard, Toronto, Ontario M3K version L97+, which implements Docket Office (telephone 800–647–5527)
1Y5, Canada; telephone 416–375–4000; fax enhanced angle-of-attack (AOA) is Docket Management Facility, U.S.
416–375–4539; email monitoring to better detect AOA Department of Transportation, Docket
thd.qseries@aero.bombardier.com; Internet blockage, including multiple AOA Operations, M–30, West Building
http://www.bombardier.com. blockages. This AD requires replacing Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200
(4) For Goodrich service information existing ELACs with new ELACs having New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington,
identified in this AD, contact Goodrich L97+ standards or revising the software DC 20590.
Corporation, Landing Gear, 1400 South in an existing ELAC to the L97+
Service Road, West Oakville, ON, Canada FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
standards, as applicable, which Sanjay Ralhan, Aerospace Engineer,
L6L 5Y7; phone: 905–825–1568; email:
jean.breed@goodrich.com; Internet: http://
terminates the requirements of AD International Branch, ANM–116,
www.goodrich.com/TechPubs. 2003–25–07 and AD 2005–13–39. This Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA,
(5) You may view this service information AD also expands the applicability to 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA
at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, include all Airbus Model A318, A319, 98057–3356; telephone 425–227–1405;
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For A320, and A321 series airplanes. We are fax 425–227–1149.
information on the availability of this issuing this AD to prevent inadvertent SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221. activation of the AOA protections.
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(6) You may view this service information Inadvertent activation of the AOA Discussion
that is incorporated by reference at the protections could result in a continuous
National Archives and Records
We issued a notice of proposed
nose-down pitch rate that could result rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
Administration (NARA). For information on in reduced controllability of the
the availability of this material at NARA, call part 39 to supersede AD 2003–25–07,
airplane. Amendment 39–13390 (68 FR 70431,
202–741–6030, or go to: http://
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr- DATES: This AD is effective September December 18, 2003) (‘‘AD 2003–25–
locations.html. 23, 2016. 07’’); and AD 2005–13–39, Amendment
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39–14176 (70 FR 38580, July 5, 2005) [EASA] AD, and one P/N ELAC was labor rate of $85 per work-hour. Based
(‘‘AD 2005–13–39’’). inadvertently omitted. This [EASA] AD on these figures, the estimated cost of
AD 2003–25–07 applied to certain revises EASA AD 2015–0088 to correct these the actions that were required by AD
Airbus Model A319 and A320 series errors and to add clarification to paragraph 2003–25–07 is $85 per product.
airplanes, and AD 2005–13–39 applied (7) [of the EASA AD].
The actions required by AD 2005–13–
to certain Airbus Model A321 series The required actions include either 39 and retained in this AD take about
airplanes. The NPRM published in the replacing existing ELACs with new 1 work-hour per product, at an average
Federal Register on March 17, 2016 (81 ELACs having L97+ standards labor rate of $85 per work-hour. Based
FR 14404). The NPRM was prompted by uploaded, or revising the software in the on these figures, the estimated cost of
a determination that new ELAC existing ELACs to L97+ standards. This the actions that were required by AD
standards must be incorporated. The AD also expands the applicability to 2005–13–39 is $85 per product.
ELAC standards have been upgraded to include all Airbus Model A318, A319, We also estimate that it will take
version L97+, which implements A320, and A321 series airplanes. You about 3 work-hours per product to
enhanced AOA monitoring to better may examine the MCAI in the AD comply with the basic requirements of
detect AOA blockage, including docket on the Internet at http:// this AD. The average labor rate is $85
multiple AOA blockages. www.regulations.gov by searching for per work-hour. Required parts will cost
The NPRM proposed to require and locating Docket No. FAA–2016– about $7,230 per product. Based on
replacing existing ELACs with new 4226. these figures, we estimate the cost of
ELACs having L97+ standards or this AD on U.S. operators to be
revising the software in an existing Comments
$7,035,900, or $7,485 per product.
ELAC to the L97+ standards, as We gave the public the opportunity to According to the parts manufacturer,
applicable, which would terminate the participate in developing this AD. We some of the costs of this AD may be
requirements of AD 2003–25–07 and AD considered the comment received. The covered under warranty, thereby
2005–13–39. We are issuing this AD to commenter supported the NPRM. reducing the cost impact on affected
prevent inadvertent activation of the
Conclusion individuals. We do not control warranty
AOA protections. Inadvertent activation
coverage for affected individuals. As a
of the AOA protections could result in We reviewed the available data,
a continuous nose-down pitch rate that result, we have included all costs in our
including the comment received, and
could result in reduced controllability cost estimate.
determined that air safety and the
of the airplane. public interest require adopting this AD Authority for This Rulemaking
The European Aviation Safety Agency as proposed except for minor editorial
(EASA), which is the Technical Agent Title 49 of the United States Code
changes. We have determined that these
for the Member States of the European specifies the FAA’s authority to issue
minor changes:
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I,
Union, has issued EASA Airworthiness • Are consistent with the intent that
Directive 2015–0088R1, including section 106, describes the authority of
was proposed in the NPRM for
Appendix 01, dated June 2, 2015 the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII:
correcting the unsafe condition; and
Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more
(referred to after this as the Mandatory • Do not add any additional burden
Continuing Airworthiness Information, detail the scope of the Agency’s
upon the public than was already
or ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe authority.
proposed in the NPRM.
condition for all Airbus Model A318, We are issuing this rulemaking under
A319, A320, and A321 series airplanes. Related Service Information Under the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII,
The MCAI states: 1 CFR Part 51 Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701:
Airbus has issued Service Bulletin General requirements.’’ Under that
The latest elevator aileron computer
(ELAC) standard, L97+, implements A320–27–1243, including Appendix 01, section, Congress charges the FAA with
enhanced Angle of Attack (AOA) monitoring dated March 17, 2015. This service promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in
in order to better detect cases of AOA information describes procedures for air commerce by prescribing regulations
blockage, including multiple AOA blockage. replacing the existing ELACs with new for practices, methods, and procedures
Two ELAC L97+ versions are currently ELACs having L97+ standards, and the Administrator finds necessary for
available, Part Number (P/N) 3945129109 safety in air commerce. This regulation
with data loading capability, and P/N
modifying existing ELACs into units
with L97+ standards. is within the scope of that authority
3945128215 without the data loading
Airbus has also issued Service because it addresses an unsafe condition
capability. Three existing [EASA] ADs
requiring installation of earlier ELAC Bulletin A320–27–1244, dated March 5, that is likely to exist or develop on
(software) have been identified and taken 2015. This service information describes products identified in this rulemaking
into account for cancellation by this new procedures for modification of an action.
[EASA] AD. airplane by replacing any existing ELAC
For the reasons described above, EASA Regulatory Findings
unit with an ELAC 97+ unit having P/
issued AD 2015–0088, cancelling DGAC We determined that this AD will not
[Direction Générale de l’Aviation Civile] N 3945128215.
This service information is reasonably have federalism implications under
France AD 95–203–072 (no requirements
retained) [which corresponds to FAA AD 98– available because the interested parties Executive Order 13132. This AD will
09–18, Amendment 39–10499 (63 FR 23374, have access to it through their normal not have a substantial direct effect on
April 29, 1998)], and partially retaining the course of business or by the means the States, on the relationship between
requirements of DGAC France AD 2001–508 identified in the ADDRESSES section. the national government and the States,
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[which corresponds to FAA AD 2003–25–07], or on the distribution of power and
and [DGAC France] AD F–2004–147 (EASA Costs of Compliance responsibilities among the various
approval ref. 2004–8601) [which corresponds levels of government.
to FAA AD 2005–13–39], which were
We estimate that this AD affects 940
superseded, and to require replacement of all airplanes of U.S. registry. For the reasons discussed above, I
ELAC with ELAC L97+ standard. The actions required by AD 2003–25– certify that this AD:
Since that [EASA] AD was issued, some 07 and retained in this AD take about 1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory
errors were detected in Appendix 1 of the 1 work-hour per product, at an average action’’ under Executive Order 12866;
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2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the (1) AD 2003–25–07, Amendment 39–13390 paragraph (b) of AD 2003–25–07, with no
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures (68 FR 70431, December 18, 2003) (‘‘AD changes. Within 1 year after January 22, 2004
(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); 2003–25–07’’). (the effective date of AD 2003–25–07):
3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in (2) AD 2005–13–39, Amendment 39–14176 Replace both ELACs having L80 standards
(70 FR 38580, July 5, 2005) (‘‘AD 2005–13– with new ELACs having L81 standards, by
Alaska; and
39’’). doing all the actions per paragraphs A., B.,
4. Will not have a significant
economic impact, positive or negative, (c) Applicability C., and D. of the Accomplishment
on a substantial number of small entities This AD applies to the airplanes identified Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A320–
under the criteria of the Regulatory in paragraphs (c)(1) through (c)(4) of this AD, 27–1135, dated June 29, 2001.
Flexibility Act. certificated in any category, all manufacturer (h) Retained Installation of ELAC L83 or L91
serial numbers. Software, With No Changes
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 (1) Airbus Model A318–111, –112, –121,
and –122 airplanes. For Model A321–111, –112, –131, –211,
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
(2) Airbus Model A319–111, –112, –113, and –231 airplanes, except those with Airbus
safety, Incorporation by reference, Modification 34043 installed in production:
Safety. –114, –115, –131, –132, and –133 airplanes.
(3) Airbus Model A320–211, –212, –214, This paragraph restates the requirements of
Adoption of the Amendment –231, –232, and –233 airplanes. paragraph (g) of AD 2005–13–39, with no
(4) Airbus Model A321–111, –112, –131, changes. Within 16 months after August 9,
Accordingly, under the authority –211, –212, –213, –231, and –232 airplanes. 2005 (the effective date of AD 2005–13–39):
delegated to me by the Administrator, Replace existing ELACs with ELACs having
the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as (d) Subject
L83 standards, by accomplishing all of the
follows: Air Transport Association (ATA) of actions specified in the Accomplishment
America Code 27, Flight Controls. Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A320–
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS 27–1151, dated March 9, 2004, including
(e) Reason
DIRECTIVES Appendix 01, dated March 9, 2004; or with
This AD was prompted by a determination
that new elevator aileron computer (ELAC) ELACs having L91 standards, by
■ 1. The authority citation for part 39
standards must be incorporated. The ELAC accomplishing all of the actions specified in
continues to read as follows:
standards have been upgraded to version the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. L97+, which implements enhanced angle-of- Service Bulletin A320–27–1152, dated June
attack (AOA) monitoring to better detect 4, 2004, including Appendix 01, dated June
§ 39.13 [Amended]
AOA blockage, including multiple AOA 4, 2004; as applicable.
■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by: blockages. We are issuing this AD to prevent
■ a. Removing Airworthiness Directive inadvertent activation of the AOA (i) New Requirement of This AD: ELAC
protections. Inadvertent activation of the Replacement or Modification
(AD) 2003–25–07, Amendment 39–
13390 (68 FR 70431, December 18, AOA protections could result in a continuous At the applicable times specified in table
2003); and AD 2005–13–39, nose-down pitch rate that could result in 1 to paragraphs (i) and (m)(3)(ii) of this AD:
reduced controllability of the airplane. Replace each ELAC unit with an ELAC L97+
Amendment 39–14176 (70 FR 38580,
unit having part number (P/N) 3945129100
July 5, 2005); and (f) Compliance
■ b. Adding the following new AD:
and software having P/N 3945129109, or
Comply with this AD within the modify existing ELAC units into ELAC L97+
2016–17–03 Airbus: Docket No. FAA–2016– compliance times specified, unless already
units having P/N 3945129100 with L97+
4226; Directorate Identifier 2015–NM– done.
operational software P/N 3945129109 loaded,
095–AD. (g) Retained Replacement of ELAC L80 Units as applicable, in accordance with the
(a) Effective Date With L81 Units, With No Changes Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus
This AD is effective September 23, 2016. For Model A319 and A320 series airplanes, Service Bulletin A320–27–1243, including
equipped with ELAC L80 standards having Appendix 01, dated March 17, 2015.
(b) Affected ADs part numbers listed in Airbus Service Accomplishing this replacement terminates
This AD replaces the ADs identified in Bulletin A320–27–1135, dated June 29, 2001: the actions required by paragraphs (g) and (h)
paragraphs (b)(1) and (b)(2) of this AD. This paragraph restates the requirements of of this AD.
TABLE 1 TO PARAGRAPHS (i) AND (m)(3)(ii) OF THIS AD—COMPLIANCE TIMES
Compliance time
Airbus airplane models (after the effective
date of this AD)
Model A318 series airplanes with UTAS (formerly Goodrich) AOA P/N 0861ED or P/N 0861ED2 installed in all 3 positions Within 5 months.
(captain, first officer, and standby).
Model A319 series airplanes with UTAS (formerly Goodrich) AOA P/N 0861ED or P/N 0861ED2 installed in all 3 positions Within 10 months.
(captain, first officer, and standby).
Model A320 series airplanes with UTAS (formerly Goodrich) AOA P/N 0861ED or P/N 0861ED2 installed in all 3 positions Within 10 months.
(captain, first officer, and standby).
Model A321 series airplanes with UTAS (formerly Goodrich) AOA P/N 0861ED or P/N 0861ED2 installed in all 3 positions Within 5 months.
(captain, first officer, and standby).
Model A318, A319, A320, and A321 series airplanes that do not have UTAS (formerly Goodrich) AOA P/N 0861ED or P/N Within 25 months.
0861ED2 installed in all 3 positions (captain, first officer, and standby).
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(j) Optional Method of Compliance Airbus Service Bulletin A320–27–1244, modification terminates the actions required
Modification of an airplane by replacing dated March 5, 2015, is an acceptable method by paragraphs (g) and (h) of this AD for that
any existing ELAC unit with an ELAC 97+ of compliance for the requirements of modified airplane.
unit having P/N 3945128215, in accordance paragraph (i) of this AD, for only that Note 1 to paragraph (j) of this AD: ELAC
with the Accomplishment Instructions of modified airplane. Accomplishing this unit P/N 3945128215 is not data-loadable,
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specified in table 1 to paragraphs (i) and (IBR) of the service information listed in this SUMMARY: We are superseding
(m)(3)(ii) of this AD. paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2013–20–
part 51. 11, for all Airbus Model A318, A319,
(n) Other FAA AD Provisions
(2) You must use this service information
The following provisions also apply to this A320, and A321 series airplanes. AD
as applicable to do the actions required by
AD: this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise. 2013–20–11 required modifying the
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (3) The following service information was passenger emergency oxygen container
(AMOCs): The Manager, International approved for IBR on September 23, 2016. assembly. This new AD expands the
Branch, ANM–116, Transport Airplane (i) Airbus Service Bulletin A320–27–1243, affected group of oxygen containers to
Directorate FAA, has the authority to approve including Appendix 01, dated March 17, include those labeled ‘‘DAe Systems.’’
AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the 2015. This AD was prompted by a
procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In (ii) Airbus Service Bulletin A320–27–1244,
accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your
determination that the unsafe condition
dated March 5, 2015. also affects oxygen containers labeled
request to your principal inspector or local (4) The following service information was
Flight Standards District Office, as ‘‘DAe Systems.’’ We are issuing this AD
approved for IBR on August 9, 2005 (70 FR
appropriate. If sending information directly 38580, July 5, 2005). to prevent a high temperature oxygen
to the International Branch send it to ATTN: (i) Airbus Service Bulletin A320–27–1151, generator and mask from falling down
Sanjay Ralhan, Aerospace Engineer, including Appendix 01, dated March 9, 2004. and possibly resulting in an ignition
International Branch, ANM–116, Transport (ii) Airbus Service Bulletin A320–27–1152, source in the passenger compartment,
Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind including Appendix 01, dated June 4, 2004. injury to passengers, and reduced
Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356; (5) The following service information was
telephone 425–227–1405; fax 425–227–1149.
availability of supplemental oxygen.
approved for IBR on January 22, 2004 (68 FR DATES: This AD is effective September
Information may be emailed to: 9-ANM-116- 70431, December 18, 2003).
AMOC-REQUESTS@faa.gov. (i) Airbus Service Bulletin A320–27–1135,
23, 2016.
(i) Before using any approved AMOC, dated June 29, 2001. The Director of the Federal Register
notify your appropriate principal inspector, (ii) Reserved. approved the incorporation by reference
or lacking a principal inspector, the manager of certain publications listed in this AD
(6) For service information identified in
of the local flight standards district office/ as of December 2, 2013 (78 FR 64162,
this AD, contact Airbus, Airworthiness
certificate holding district office.
(ii) AMOCs approved previously for AD
Office—EIAS, 1 Rond Point Maurice October 28, 2013).
Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; ADDRESSES: For Airbus service
2003–25–07 are approved as AMOCs for the
telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61 information identified in this final rule,
corresponding provisions of paragraph (g) of
93 44 51; email account.airworth-eas@
this AD.
airbus.com; Internet http://www.airbus.com.
contact Airbus, Airworthiness Office—
(iii) AMOCs approved previously for AD EIAS, 1 Rond Point Maurice Bellonte,
(7) You may view this service information
2005–13–39 are approved as AMOCs for the 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France;
at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate,
corresponding provisions of paragraph (h) of telephone: +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax: +33
this AD. 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For
(2) Contacting the Manufacturer: As of the information on the availability of this 5 61 93 44 51; email: account.airworth-
effective date of this AD, for any requirement material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221. eas@airbus.com; Internet http://
in this AD to obtain corrective actions from (8) You may view this service information www.airbus.com.
a manufacturer, the action must be that is incorporated by reference at the You may view this referenced service
accomplished using a method approved by National Archives and Records information at the FAA, Transport
the Manager, International Branch, ANM– Administration (NARA). For information on
Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue
116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or the availability of this material at NARA, call
202–741–6030, or go to: http:// SW., Renton, WA. For information on
the EASA; or Airbus’s EASA DOA. If the availability of this material at the
approved by the DOA, the approval must www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-
locations.html. FAA, call 425–227–1221. It is also
include the DOA-authorized signature.
(3) Required for Compliance (RC): If any available on the Internet at http://
Issued in Renton, Washington, on August
service information contains procedures or 8, 2016. www.regulations.gov by searching for
tests that are identified as RC, those and locating Docket No. FAA–2015–
Michael Kaszycki,
procedures and tests must be done to comply 8463.
with this AD; any procedures or tests that are Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
not identified as RC are recommended. Those Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. Examining the AD Docket
procedures and tests that are not identified [FR Doc. 2016–19486 Filed 8–18–16; 8:45 am] You may examine the AD docket on
as RC may be deviated from using accepted BILLING CODE 4910–13–P the Internet at http://
methods in accordance with the operator’s www.regulations.gov by searching for
maintenance or inspection program without
obtaining approval of an AMOC, provided
and locating Docket No. FAA–2015–
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 8463; or in person at the Docket
the procedures and tests identified as RC can
be done and the airplane can be put back in Management Facility between 9 a.m.
Federal Aviation Administration
an airworthy condition. Any substitutions or and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
changes to procedures or tests identified as except Federal holidays. The AD docket
RC require approval of an AMOC. 14 CFR Part 39
contains this AD, the regulatory
(o) Related Information [Docket No. FAA–2015–8463; Directorate evaluation, any comments received, and
Identifier 2014–NM–226–AD; Amendment other information. The address for the
Refer to Mandatory Continuing 39–18612; AD 2016–16–14]
Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA Docket Office (telephone 800–647–5527)
Airworthiness Directive 2015–0088R1, RIN 2120–AA64 is Docket Management Facility, U.S.
including Appendix 01, dated June 2, 2015, Department of Transportation, Docket
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for related information. This MCAI may be Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Operations, M–30, West Building
found in the AD docket on the Internet at Airplanes Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200
http://www.regulations.gov by searching for New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington,
and locating Docket No. FAA–2016–4226. AGENCY: Federal Aviation
DC 20590.
Administration (FAA), Department of
(p) Material Incorporated by Reference FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Transportation (DOT).
(1) The Director of the Federal Register Sanjay Ralhan, Aerospace Engineer,
ACTION: Final rule.
approved the incorporation by reference International Branch, ANM–116,
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| Publisher | Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration | |
| Section | Rules and Regulations | |
| Action | Final rule. | |
| Dates | This AD is effective September 23, 2016. | |
| Contact | Sanjay Ralhan, Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; telephone 425-227-1405; fax 425-227-1149. | |
| FR Citation | 81 FR 55358 | |
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