81 FR 59922 - Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 169 (August 31, 2016)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 169 (August 31, 2016)
| Page Range | 59922-59927 | |
| FR Document | 2016-20696 |
[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 169 (Wednesday, August 31, 2016)] [Proposed Rules] [Pages 59922-59927] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2016-20696] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2016-8851; Directorate Identifier 2016-NM-070-AD] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Airbus Model A330-200 Freighter, -200, and -300 series airplanes; and Airbus Model A340-500, and -600 series airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by reports that non-conforming aluminum alloy was used to manufacture several structural parts on the inboard flap. This proposed AD would require identification of the potentially affected inboard flap parts, a one-time eddy current inspection to identify which material the parts are made of, and depending on findings, replacement with serviceable parts. We are proposing this AD to detect and correct structural parts of inboard flaps made of nonconforming aluminum alloy, which could result in reduced structural integrity of the airplane. DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by October 17, 2016. ADDRESSES: You may send comments, using the procedures found in 14 CFR 11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following methods:Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments. Fax: 202-493-2251. Mail: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590. Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail address above between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. For service information identified in this NPRM, contact Airbus SAS, Airworthiness Office--EAL, 1 Rond Point Maurice Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone: +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax: +33 5 61 93 45 80; email: [email protected]; Internet: http://www.airbus.com. You may view this referenced service information at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue [[Page 59923]] SW., Renton, WA. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 425-227-1221. Examining the AD Docket You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2016- 8851; or in person at the Docket Management Facility between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket contains this proposed AD, the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and other information. The street address for the Docket Operations office (telephone 800-647-5527) is in the ADDRESSES section. Comments will be available in the AD docket shortly after receipt. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Vladimir Ulyanov, Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; telephone: 425-227-1138; fax: 425-227-1149. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Comments Invited We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or arguments about this proposed AD. Send your comments to an address listed under the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2016-8851; Directorate Identifier 2016-NM-070-AD'' at the beginning of your comments. We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory, economic, environmental, and energy aspects of this proposed AD. We will consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend this proposed AD based on those comments. We will post all comments we receive, without change, to http://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information you provide. We will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal contact we receive about this proposed AD. Discussion The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical Agent for the Member States of the European Union, has issued EASA Airworthiness Directive 2016-0082, dated April 27, 2016 (referred to after this as the Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or ``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition all Airbus Model A330-200 Freighter, -200, and -300 series airplanes; and Airbus Model A340-500, and -600 series airplanes. The MCAI states: Following an Airbus quality control review on the final assembly line, it was discovered that non-conforming aluminium alloy was used to manufacture several structural parts on the inboard flap. This condition, if not detected and corrected, could reduce the structural integrity of the aeroplane. To address this potential unsafe condition, Airbus issued Service Bulletin (SB) A330-57-3120 and SB A340-57-5036 to provide instructions to identify and inspect the potentially affected parts. For the reasons described above, this [EASA] AD requires identification of the potentially affected inboard flap parts, a one-time Special Detailed Inspection (SDI) [eddy current measurement] to identify which material they are made of and, depending on findings, replacement with serviceable parts. 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- 8851. Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 We reviewed Airbus Service Bulletin A330-57-3120, dated September 18, 2015; and Airbus Service Bulletin A340-57-5036, dated September 18, 2015. The service information describes procedures for inspecting inboard flaps using eddy current inspection methods. This service information is reasonably available because the interested parties have access to it through their normal course of business or by the means identified in the ADDRESSES section. FAA's Determination and Requirements of This Proposed AD This product has been approved by the aviation authority of another country, and is approved for operation in the United States. Pursuant to our bilateral agreement with the State of Design Authority, we have been notified of the unsafe condition described in the MCAI and service information referenced above. We are proposing this AD because we evaluated all pertinent information and determined an unsafe condition exists and is likely to exist or develop on other products of these same type designs. Costs of Compliance We estimate that this proposed AD affects 31 airplanes of U.S. registry. We estimate the following costs to comply with this proposed AD: Estimated Costs ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cost per Cost on U.S. Action Labor cost Parts cost product operators ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Inspection.......................... 5 work-hours x $85 per $0 $425 $13,175 hour = $425. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- We estimate the following costs to do any necessary replacements that would be required based on the results of the proposed inspection. We have no way of determining the number of airplanes that might need these replacements: On-Condition Costs ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cost per Action Labor cost Parts cost product ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Remove and Replace Flap................ 60 work-hours x $85 per Unavailable............... $5,100 hour = $5,100. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- According to the manufacturer, some of the costs of this proposed AD may be covered under warranty, thereby reducing the cost impact on affected individuals. We do not control warranty coverage for affected individuals. The cost of purchasing a flap spare is not available. As a result, we have included only labor 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 [[Page 59924]] the FAA Administrator. ``Subtitle VII: Aviation Programs,'' describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's authority. We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in ``Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: General requirements.'' Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this rulemaking action. Regulatory Findings We determined that this proposed AD would not have federalism implications under Executive Order 13132. This proposed AD would not have a substantial direct effect on the States, on the relationship between the national Government and the States, or on the distribution of power and responsibilities among the various levels of government. For the reasons discussed above, I certify this proposed regulation: 1. Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive Order 12866; 2. Is not a ``significant rule'' under the DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); 3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska; and 4. Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by reference, Safety. The Proposed Amendment Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator, the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part 39 as follows: PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES 0 1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows: Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. Sec. 39.13 [Amended] 0 2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness directive (AD): Airbus: Docket No. FAA-2016-8851; Directorate Identifier 2016-NM- 070-AD. (a) Comments Due Date We must receive comments by October 17, 2016. (b) Affected ADs None. (c) Applicability This AD applies to Airbus Model A330-223F and -243F airplanes; A330-201, -202, -203, -223, and -243 airplanes; A330-301, -302, - 303, -321, -322, -323, -341, -342, and -343 airplanes; A340-541 airplanes; and A340-642 airplanes; certificated in any category, all manufacturer serial numbers. (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 57, Wings. (e) Reason This AD was prompted by reports that nonconforming aluminum alloy was used to manufacture several structural parts on the inboard flap. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct structural parts of inboard flaps made of nonconforming aluminum alloy, which could result in reduced structural integrity of the airplane. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Inboard Flap Serial Number Identification Within 24 months after the effective date of this AD: Inspect each left-hand (LH) and right-hand (RH) inboard flap, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A330-57-3120, dated September 18, 2015; and Airbus Service Bulletin A340-57-5036, dated September 18, 2015; as applicable; to identify the serial number. A review of airplane delivery and maintenance records is acceptable in lieu of inspecting the inboard flaps, provided those records can be relied upon for that purpose and the serial number of the affected parts can be conclusively identified from that review. The serial numbers of affected inboard flaps are identified in figure 1 to paragraph (g) of this AD. Note 1 to paragraphs (g) and (h) of this AD: Airbus Service Bulletin A330-57-3120, dated September 18, 2015; and Airbus Service Bulletin A340-57-5036, dated September 18, 2015; list the serial numbers of potentially affected LH and RH inboard flaps and the corresponding airplane serial number on which these parts were installed during production. The airplane serial number list is for information only, as it cannot be excluded that a potentially affected inboard flap has been removed from an airplane and later re-installed on another airplane. Figure 1 to Paragraph (g) of This AD--Affected Flap Serial Numbers (s/n) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Date of Date of Date of first operation LH s/n RH s/n first LH s/n RH s/n first LH s/n RH s/n operation operation -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 29/09/10........................................ 11004 11004 28/02/11 11202 11201 19/12/12 11349 11349 21/07/09........................................ 11030 11028 22/02/11 11198 11202 17/12/12 11352 11352 17/08/09........................................ 11034 11002 07/03/11 11203 11203 15/11/12 11353 11353 21/05/10........................................ 11031 11031 30/03/11 11204 11204 30/10/12 11354 11354 09/08/10........................................ 11071 11071 31/05/11 11205 11229 22/10/12 11355 11355 10/07/09........................................ 11033 11057 15/03/11 11206 11206 31/10/12 11383 11357 06/08/10........................................ 11036 11098 24/03/11 11208 11208 30/10/12 11380 11356 29/07/09........................................ 11035 11035 04/04/11 11209 11209 26/11/12 11359 11393 19/08/09........................................ 11057 11036 22/03/11 11210 11210 30/11/12 11361 11361 23/12/09........................................ 11037 11033 23/03/11 11211 11213 16/11/12 11358 11358 14/09/09........................................ 11038 11038 24/03/11 11212 11212 30/11/12 11325 11360 17/09/10........................................ 11042 11039 14/04/11 11213 11214 12/12/12 11399 11365 23/09/09........................................ 11040 11040 14/04/11 11229 11215 26/11/12 11362 11362 11/09/09........................................ 11041 11041 11/04/11 11215 11217 09/11/12 11363 11363 12/05/10........................................ 11046 11042 06/04/11 11216 11216 30/11/12 11364 11364 01/10/09........................................ 11043 11043 12/04/11 11217 11219 23/11/12 11365 11368 01/10/09........................................ 11044 11044 15/04/11 11218 11218 07/12/12 11366 11366 08/09/09........................................ 11047 11045 04/05/11 11219 11221 06/12/12 11367 11367 07/09/09........................................ 11049 11046 29/04/11 11220 11220 19/12/12 11368 11370 18/09/09........................................ 1970 11047 11/05/11 11238 11222 11/12/12 11369 11369 [[Page 59925]] 30/09/09........................................ 11048 11048 13/05/11 11222 11223 21/12/12 11370 11372 26/10/09........................................ 11055 11049 06/05/11 11223 11224 13/12/12 11372 11375 03/09/10........................................ 11051 11051 19/05/11 11224 11225 20/12/12 11373 11373 30/10/09........................................ 11054 11054 19/05/11 11225 11205 21/12/12 11374 11374 19/11/09........................................ 11053 11053 29/06/11 11226 11226 16/01/13 11375 11377 28/10/10........................................ 11008 11019 25/05/11 11227 11227 11/01/13 11376 11376 27/10/09........................................ 11015 11055 16/05/11 11228 11228 15/01/13 11377 11350 28/10/09........................................ 11059 11059 10/06/11 11092 11092 05/02/13 11378 11381 29/10/09........................................ 11060 11060 23/11/11 11231 11231 25/01/13 11379 11379 16/11/10........................................ 11063 11063 08/07/11 11232 11232 18/01/13 11382 11380 23/12/09........................................ 11061 11061 23/06/11 11234 11234 22/03/13 11381 11382 23/11/09........................................ 11066 11066 22/06/11 11233 11233 27/02/13 11371 11371 03/11/10........................................ 11070 11070 24/06/11 11237 11237 08/03/13 11385 11383 30/11/09........................................ 11065 11065 15/06/11 11235 11235 06/02/13 11384 11384 30/11/09........................................ 11032 11032 01/07/11 11236 11236 05/02/13 11386 11385 18/11/09........................................ 11067 11067 12/07/11 11239 11239 19/02/13 11406 11389 17/12/09........................................ 11072 11072 25/11/11 11115 11115 16/03/13 11387 11387 24/11/09........................................ 11074 11074 29/07/11 11240 11240 25/02/13 11388 11388 17/09/10........................................ 11147 11147 06/10/11 11243 11243 15/02/13 11390 11390 23/12/09........................................ 11095 11095 29/07/11 11244 11241 25/02/13 11392 11392 10/12/09........................................ 11075 11075 03/08/11 11245 11245 01/03/13 11391 11403 07/12/09........................................ 11076 11076 29/08/11 11246 11244 01/03/13 11394 11394 23/12/09........................................ 11077 11077 22/08/11 11247 11247 11/03/13 11393 11395 22/12/09........................................ 11069 11069 20/12/11 11248 11246 08/03/13 11397 11397 07/12/09........................................ 11079 11079 30/08/11 11249 11249 14/03/13 11395 11399 19/01/10........................................ 11078 11078 25/08/11 11136 11248 18/03/13 11396 11396 11/02/10........................................ 11081 11081 06/09/11 11250 11250 18/03/13 11356 11400 26/03/10........................................ 11080 11080 27/09/11 11252 11254 28/03/13 11398 11398 28/01/10........................................ 11082 11082 28/09/11 11221 11251 22/03/13 11401 11401 28/01/10........................................ 11084 11084 15/09/11 11214 11255 09/04/13 11400 11402 04/02/10........................................ 11098 11030 20/10/11 11266 11256 21/03/13 11404 11404 29/01/10........................................ 11085 11085 19/12/11 11258 11258 09/04/13 11402 11405 05/02/10........................................ 11039 11037 19/10/11 11255 11259 26/04/13 11403 11407 29/03/10........................................ 11086 11086 10/11/11 11259 11260 15/04/13 11360 11406 09/03/10........................................ 11087 11087 05/10/11 11261 11261 11/04/13 11407 11408 15/04/10........................................ 11088 11088 17/10/11 11260 11263 19/04/13 11409 11409 16/04/10........................................ 11089 11089 10/11/11 11254 11252 24/04/13 11410 11410 29/03/10........................................ 11090 11090 17/11/11 11262 11262 19/04/13 11411 14411 11/06/10........................................ 11091 11091 16/11/11 11263 11264 22/04/13 11408 11412 22/06/11........................................ 11230 11230 16/11/11 11264 11265 26/04/13 11413 11413 23/03/10........................................ 11093 11093 25/11/11 11265 11266 30/04/13 11414 11414 23/02/10........................................ 11094 11094 28/11/11 11267 11267 22/04/13 11412 11415 24/03/10........................................ 11073 11073 05/12/11 11268 11268 15/07/13 11416 11416 31/03/10........................................ 11096 11096 29/11/11 11270 11270 17/05/13 11405 11417 16/03/10........................................ 11097 11097 06/12/11 11271 11271 28/05/13 11415 11418 10/03/10........................................ 11101 11101 12/12/11 11272 11272 23/05/13 11419 11419 15/03/10........................................ 11099 11099 07/12/11 11275 11275 17/05/13 11417 11421 23/03/10........................................ 11100 11100 14/12/11 11269 11269 30/05/13 11418 11420 16/06/10........................................ 11105 11105 15/12/11 11274 11274 30/05/13 11357 11386 07/12/10........................................ 11102 11130 12/12/11 11276 11276 27/05/13 11420 11422 13/04/10........................................ 11106 11106 11/01/12 11279 11279 13/06/13 11421 11423 27/04/10........................................ 11104 11104 20/01/12 11278 11278 04/06/13 11424 11424 30/04/10........................................ 11103 11103 19/01/12 11164 11164 17/06/13 11426 11378 07/04/10........................................ 11108 11108 12/01/12 11277 11277 10/06/13 11423 11427 16/04/10........................................ 11133 11133 19/01/12 11280 11281 27/06/13 11428 11428 10/05/10........................................ 11114 11114 23/01/12 11298 11282 20/06/13 11425 11425 10/05/10........................................ 11110 11110 17/01/12 11282 11284 27/06/13 11429 11426 06/05/10........................................ 11116 11116 30/01/12 11283 11283 21/06/13 11427 11429 27/05/10........................................ 11112 11112 01/02/12 11284 11285 01/07/13 11434 11434 13/07/11........................................ 11241 11238 24/02/12 11286 11286 01/07/13 11432 11432 11/05/10........................................ 11111 11034 17/02/12 11285 11287 23/07/13 11430 11430 17/06/10........................................ 11118 11118 29/02/12 11287 11289 31/07/13 11431 11431 09/06/10........................................ 11120 11120 22/02/12 11288 11288 19/07/13 11436 11436 16/07/10........................................ 11122 11122 23/02/12 11289 11291 12/07/13 11433 11433 06/07/10........................................ 11123 11123 24/02/12 11290 11290 01/08/13 11437 11437 21/05/10........................................ 11124 11124 21/02/12 11291 11293 15/07/13 11435 11435 12/07/10........................................ 11126 11126 04/04/12 11292 11292 19/07/13 11438 11316 28/06/10........................................ 11127 11127 05/04/12 11293 11294 13/11/13 11440 11438 18/06/10........................................ 11129 11129 20/03/12 11294 11296 06/08/13 11441 11441 22/06/10........................................ 11130 11102 09/03/12 11295 11295 02/08/13 11439 11439 24/09/10........................................ 11135 11135 30/03/12 11296 11298 05/08/13 11442 11440 [[Page 59926]] 25/06/10........................................ 11132 11132 29/03/12 11297 11297 09/08/13 11443 11391 26/07/10........................................ E11006 11111 16/03/12 11299 11175 27/08/13 11446 11442 23/07/10........................................ 11138 11138 29/03/12 11300 11300 19/08/13 11447 11443 14/09/11........................................ 11251 11136 18/04/12 11281 11301 04/09/13 11444 11444 15/07/10........................................ 11062 11062 12/04/12 11302 11180 03/09/13 11445 11445 23/07/10........................................ 11141 11141 26/04/12 11301 11303 25/09/13 11449 11446 23/08/10........................................ 11145 11145 20/04/12 11303 11306 13/09/13 11450 11447 27/08/10........................................ 11117 11117 24/04/12 11304 11307 29/10/13 11448 11448 13/08/10........................................ 11146 11146 27/04/12 11305 11305 26/09/13 11453 11449 13/09/10........................................ 11149 11149 25/04/12 11306 11308 02/12/13 11454 11450 27/09/10........................................ 11150 11150 26/04/12 11307 11196 25/09/13 11451 11451 14/11/11........................................ 11148 11148 14/05/12 11308 11310 25/09/13 11472 11464 17/09/10........................................ 11151 11151 10/05/12 11310 11312 27/09/13 11457 11453 28/09/10........................................ 11107 11107 11/05/12 11312 11317 28/10/13 11458 11454 27/09/10........................................ 11159 11159 09/05/12 11309 11299 22/10/13 11456 11455 25/10/10........................................ 11153 11153 25/05/12 11311 11311 11/10/13 11455 11456 29/09/10........................................ 11155 11155 29/05/12 11313 11313 25/10/13 11459 11459 08/10/10........................................ 11156 11156 31/05/12 11314 11314 20/11/13 11460 11458 13/10/10........................................ 11157 11157 28/06/12 11317 11315 17/10/13 11461 11461 15/10/10........................................ 11168 11168 15/06/12 11316 11336 21/10/13 11462 11460 13/10/10........................................ 11186 11160 15/06/12 11318 11318 23/10/13 11463 11463 22/10/10........................................ 11161 11161 31/05/12 11319 11319 05/11/13 11465 11462 22/10/10........................................ 11163 11163 18/06/12 11320 11320 04/11/13 11466 11466 25/01/12........................................ 11256 11280 22/06/12 11321 11321 13/11/13 11452 11473 22/11/10........................................ 11165 11165 19/07/12 11322 11322 04/11/13 11389 11465 10/11/10........................................ 11167 11167 29/06/12 11323 11323 22/11/13 11468 11457 02/12/10........................................ 1960 1960 11/07/12 11324 11324 27/11/13 11467 11467 15/11/10........................................ 11169 11169 26/06/12 11348 11325 11/12/13 11470 11468 30/11/10........................................ 11178 11170 09/07/12 11326 11326 18/11/13 11469 11469 10/11/10........................................ 11171 11171 03/07/12 11327 11327 02/12/13 11474 11470 30/11/10........................................ 11183 11172 12/07/12 11328 11328 02/12/13 11471 11471 26/11/10........................................ 11173 11173 16/07/12 11329 11329 30/12/13 11503 11488 14/12/10........................................ 11174 11174 24/08/12 11330 11330 16/12/13 11476 11474 15/06/12........................................ 11175 11302 13/07/12 11331 11331 16/12/13 11477 11477 19/11/10........................................ 11177 11177 23/07/12 11332 11332 06/12/13 11475 11475 23/12/10........................................ 11172 11178 29/08/12 11333 11333 03/12/13 11479 11476 11/04/12........................................ 11315 11304 10/08/12 11334 11334 09/12/13 11480 11480 16/12/10........................................ 11181 11181 23/07/12 11335 11335 09/12/13 11478 11489 15/12/10........................................ 11184 11183 30/08/12 11337 11337 09/12/13 11481 11481 15/12/10........................................ 11187 11184 30/07/12 11336 11309 17/12/13 11482 11482 14/01/11........................................ 11188 11188 31/08/12 11180 11339 09/01/14 11483 11483 25/01/11........................................ 11189 11187 18/09/12 11340 11340 21/01/14 11484 11484 21/01/11........................................ 11160 11189 30/11/12 11339 11341 27/02/14 11486 11486 12/01/11........................................ 11190 11190 12/09/12 11341 11343 27/01/14 11487 11487 25/01/11........................................ 11192 11186 15/10/12 11343 11345 17/01/14 11485 11485 07/02/11........................................ 11191 11191 17/09/12 11346 11347 31/01/14 11489 11490 07/02/11........................................ 11193 11192 28/09/12 11345 11344 14/01/14 11490 11491 18/02/11........................................ 11195 11193 09/10/12 11342 11342 29/01/14 11488 11492 24/02/11........................................ 11196 11195 24/09/12 11344 11346 30/01/14 11492 11493 25/02/11........................................ 11199 11211 15/10/12 11347 9015 24/01/14 11493 11479 25/02/11........................................ 11200 11198 21/09/12 11338 11348 27/02/14 11491 11494 21/02/11........................................ 11201 11199 19/10/12 11350 11359 16/06/14 11495 11495 14/02/11........................................ 11170 11200 17/10/12 11351 11351 14/02/14 11498 11498 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (h) Eddy Current Conductivity Measurement For each affected inboard flap, within 6 years after the effective date of this AD, or within 12 years after the date of the flap first operation, whichever occurs first, accomplish an eddy current conductivity measurement, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A330-57-3120, dated September 18, 2015; or Airbus Service Bulletin A340-57-5036, dated September 18, 2015; as applicable. Note 2 to paragraph (h) of this AD: The date of first operation is shown in figure 1 to paragraph (g) of this AD as day, month, year (dd/mm/yy). (i) Replacement If a part manufactured from non-conforming material is detected during the eddy current inspection required by paragraph (h) of this AD, within 30 days after doing the eddy current inspection, replace the affected part using a method approved by the Manager, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA); or Airbus's EASA Design Organization Approval (DOA). (j) Parts Installation Limitation As of the effective date of this AD, an inboard flap may be installed on any airplane, provided the part is a serviceable part. A serviceable part is: (1) A part that is not listed by serial number in figure 1 to paragraph (g) of this AD; or (2) A part that has a serial number listed in figure 1 to paragraph (g) of this AD, but which has passed an eddy current conductivity measurement in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A330-57-3120, dated September 18, 2015; or Airbus Service [[Page 59927]] Bulletin A340-57-5036, dated September 18, 2015; as applicable. (k) Other FAA AD Provisions The following provisions also apply to this AD: (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your request to your principal inspector or local Flight Standards District Office, as appropriate. If sending information directly to the International Branch, send it to ATTN: Vladimir Ulyanov, Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; telephone: 425-227-1138; fax: 425-227-1149. Information may be emailed to: [email protected]. Before using any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager of the local flight standards district office/certificate holding district office. The AMOC approval letter must specifically reference this AD. (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any requirement in this AD to obtain corrective actions from a manufacturer, the action must be accomplished using a method approved by the Manager, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA); or Airbus's EASA Design Organization Approval (DOA). If approved by the DOA, the approval must include the DOA-authorized signature. (3) 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. (l) Related Information (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA Airworthiness Directive 2016-0082, dated April 27, 2016, for related information. This MCAI may be found in the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2016-8851. (2) For service information identified in this AD, contact Airbus SAS, Airworthiness Office--EAL, 1 Rond Point Maurice Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone: +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax: +33 5 61 93 45 80; email: [email protected]; Internet: http://www.airbus.com. You may view this service information at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 425-227-1221. Issued in Renton, Washington, on August 18, 2016. Dorr M. Anderson, Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2016-20696 Filed 8-30-16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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(e) Reason (6) Before or upon accumulating 6 years DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
This AD was prompted by mandatory time-in-service (TIS) on the MLG attachment
continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) bolts or within the next 3 months TIS after Federal Aviation Administration
originated by an aviation authority of another October 5, 2016 (the effective date of this
country to identify and correct an unsafe AD), whichever occurs later, inspect the MLB 14 CFR Part 39
condition on an aviation product. The MCAI attachment bolts for cracks and corrosion and
describes the unsafe condition as a need to [Docket No. FAA–2016–8851; Directorate
before further flight take all necessary
incorporate new revisions into the Identifier 2016–NM–070–AD]
corrective actions.
Limitations section, Chapter 4, of the FAA-
RIN 2120–AA64
approved maintenance program (e.g., (g) Other FAA AD Provisions
maintenance manual). The limitations were
revised to include repetitive inspections of The following provisions also apply to this Airworthiness Directives; Airbus
the main landing gear (MLG) attachment AD: Airplanes
bolts. These actions are required to ensure (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs): The Manager, Standards Office,
AGENCY: Federal Aviation
the continued operational safety of the
affected airplanes. FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs Administration (FAA), DOT.
for this AD, if requested using the procedures ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
(f) Actions and Compliance
found in 14 CFR 39.19. Send information to (NPRM).
Unless already done, do the actions in
ATTN: Doug Rudolph, Aerospace Engineer,
paragraphs (f)(1) through (6) of this AD: SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new
(1) Before further flight after October 5, FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust,
Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri 64106; airworthiness directive (AD) for all
2016 (the effective date of this AD), insert the Airbus Model A330–200 Freighter,
following revisions into the Limitations telephone: (816) 329–4059; fax: (816) 329–
section of the FAA-approved maintenance 4090; email: doug.rudolph@faa.gov. –200, and –300 series airplanes; and
program (e.g., maintenance manual): (i) Before using any approved AMOC on Airbus Model A340–500, and –600
(i) STRUCTURAL, COMPONENT AND any airplane to which the AMOC applies, series airplanes. This proposed AD was
MISCELLANEOUS—AIRWORTHINESS notify your appropriate principal inspector prompted by reports that non-
LIMITATIONS, Data module code 12–A–04– (PI) in the FAA Flight Standards District conforming aluminum alloy was used to
00–00–00A–000A–A, dated July 12, 2016, of manufacture several structural parts on
Office (FSDO), or lacking a PI, your local
the Pilatus Model type—PC–12, PC–12/45, the inboard flap. This proposed AD
PC–12/47, Aircraft Maintenance Manual FSDO.
(ii) AMOCs approved for AD 2014–22–01, would require identification of the
(AMM), Document No. 02049, 12–A–AM–
00–00–00–I, revision 32, dated July 18, 2016; 39–18005 (79 FR 67343, November 13, 2014) potentially affected inboard flap parts, a
and are not approved as AMOCs for this AD. one-time eddy current inspection to
(ii) STRUCTURAL AND COMPONENT (2) Airworthy Product: For any requirement identify which material the parts are
LIMITATIONS—AIRWORTHINESS in this AD to obtain corrective actions from made of, and depending on findings,
LIMITATIONS, Data module code 12–B–04– a manufacturer or other source, use these replacement with serviceable parts. We
00–00–00A–000A–A, dated July 19, 2016, of actions if they are FAA-approved. Corrective are proposing this AD to detect and
the Pilatus Model type—PC–12/47E MSN– correct structural parts of inboard flaps
actions are considered FAA-approved if they
1001–UP, Aircraft Maintenance Manual
(AMM), Document No. 02300, 12–B–AM–00– are approved by the State of Design Authority made of nonconforming aluminum
00–00–I, revision 15, dated July 30, 2016. (or their delegated agent). You are required alloy, which could result in reduced
(2) The new limitations section revisions to assure the product is airworthy before it structural integrity of the airplane.
listed in paragraphs (f)(1)(i) and (ii) of this is returned to service. DATES: We must receive comments on
AD specify the following: this proposed AD by October 17, 2016.
(i) Establish inspections of the MLG (h) Related Information
attachment bolts, ADDRESSES: You may send comments,
Refer to MCAI European Aviation Safety
(ii) Specify replacement of components Agency (EASA) AD No. 2016–0083, dated using the procedures found in 14 CFR
before or upon reaching the applicable life April 28, 2016, for related information. You 11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following
limit, and may examine the MCAI on the Internet at methods:
(iii) Specify accomplishment of all
https://www.regulations.gov/ • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to
applicable maintenance tasks within certain http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the
thresholds and intervals. document?D=FAA-2016-7003-0002. For
service information related to this AD, instructions for submitting comments.
(3) Only authorized Pilatus Service Centers
can do the Supplemental Structural contact PILATUS AIRCRAFT LTD., Customer • Fax: 202–493–2251.
Inspection Document (SSID) as required by Service Manager, CH–6371 STANS, • Mail: U.S. Department of
the documents in paragraphs (f)(1)(i) and (ii) Switzerland; telephone: +41 (0) 41 619 33 33; Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
of this AD because deviations from the type fax: +41 (0) 41 619 73 11; Internet: http:// 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
design in critical locations could make the www.pilatus-aircraft.com or email: W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
airplane ineligible for this life extension. SupportPC12@pilatus-aircraft.com. You may Washington, DC 20590.
(4) If no compliance time is specified in the
review copies of the referenced service • Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail
documents listed in paragraphs (f)(1)(i) and address above between 9 a.m. and 5
(ii) of this AD when doing any corrective information at the FAA, Small Airplane
actions where discrepancies are found as Directorate, 901 Locust, Kansas City, p.m., Monday through Friday, except
required in paragraph (f)(2)(iii) of this AD, do Missouri 64106. For information on the Federal holidays.
these corrective actions before further flight availability of this material at the FAA, call For service information identified in
after doing the applicable maintenance task. (816) 329–4148. this NPRM, contact Airbus SAS,
(5) During the accomplishment of the Airworthiness Office—EAL, 1 Rond
actions required in paragraph (f)(2) of this Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on August
Point Maurice Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac
ehiers on DSK5VPTVN1PROD with PROPOSALS
AD, including all subparagraphs, if a 23, 2016.
Cedex, France; telephone: +33 5 61 93
discrepancy is found that is not identified in David R. Showers, 36 96; fax: +33 5 61 93 45 80; email:
the documents listed in paragraphs (f)(1)(i) Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate,
and (ii) of this AD, before further flight after
airworthiness.A330-A340@airbus.com;
Aircraft Certification Service. Internet: http://www.airbus.com. You
finding the discrepancy, contact PILATUS
AIRCRAFT LTD. at the address specified in [FR Doc. 2016–20828 Filed 8–30–16; 8:45 am] may view this referenced service
paragraph (h) of this AD for a repair scheme BILLING CODE 4910–13–P information at the FAA, Transport
and incorporate that repair scheme. Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue
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SW., Renton, WA. For information on closing date and may amend this You may examine the MCAI in the
the availability of this material at the proposed AD based on those comments. AD docket on the Internet at http://
FAA, call 425–227–1221. We will post all comments we www.regulations.gov by searching for
receive, without change, to http:// and locating Docket No. FAA–2016–
Examining the AD Docket
www.regulations.gov, including any 8851.
You may examine the AD docket on
personal information you provide. We Related Service Information Under 1
the Internet at http://
will also post a report summarizing each CFR Part 51
www.regulations.gov by searching for
substantive verbal contact we receive
and locating Docket No. FAA–2016– We reviewed Airbus Service Bulletin
about this proposed AD.
8851; or in person at the Docket A330–57–3120, dated September 18,
Management Facility between 9 a.m. Discussion 2015; and Airbus Service Bulletin
and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, A340–57–5036, dated September 18,
except Federal holidays. The AD docket The European Aviation Safety Agency
2015. The service information describes
contains this proposed AD, the (EASA), which is the Technical Agent
procedures for inspecting inboard flaps
regulatory evaluation, any comments for the Member States of the European
using eddy current inspection methods.
received, and other information. The Union, has issued EASA Airworthiness
This service information is reasonably
street address for the Docket Operations Directive 2016–0082, dated April 27,
available because the interested parties
office (telephone 800–647–5527) is in 2016 (referred to after this as the
have access to it through their normal
the ADDRESSES section. Comments will Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness
course of business or by the means
be available in the AD docket shortly Information, or ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct
identified in the ADDRESSES section.
after receipt. an unsafe condition all Airbus Model
A330–200 Freighter, –200, and –300 FAA’s Determination and Requirements
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
series airplanes; and Airbus Model of This Proposed AD
Vladimir Ulyanov, Aerospace Engineer,
International Branch, ANM–116, A340–500, and –600 series airplanes. This product has been approved by
Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, The MCAI states: the aviation authority of another
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA Following an Airbus quality control review country, and is approved for operation
98057–3356; telephone: 425–227–1138; on the final assembly line, it was discovered in the United States. Pursuant to our
fax: 425–227–1149. that non-conforming aluminium alloy was bilateral agreement with the State of
used to manufacture several structural parts Design Authority, we have been notified
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: on the inboard flap.
This condition, if not detected and
of the unsafe condition described in the
Comments Invited MCAI and service information
corrected, could reduce the structural
We invite you to send any written integrity of the aeroplane. referenced above. We are proposing this
relevant data, views, or arguments about To address this potential unsafe condition, AD because we evaluated all pertinent
this proposed AD. Send your comments Airbus issued Service Bulletin (SB) A330– information and determined an unsafe
to an address listed under the 57–3120 and SB A340–57–5036 to provide condition exists and is likely to exist or
ADDRESSES section. Include ‘‘Docket No. instructions to identify and inspect the develop on other products of these same
FAA–2016–8851; Directorate Identifier potentially affected parts. type designs.
2016–NM–070–AD’’ at the beginning of For the reasons described above, this
[EASA] AD requires identification of the Costs of Compliance
your comments. We specifically invite potentially affected inboard flap parts, a one-
comments on the overall regulatory, time Special Detailed Inspection (SDI) [eddy We estimate that this proposed AD
economic, environmental, and energy current measurement] to identify which affects 31 airplanes of U.S. registry.
aspects of this proposed AD. We will material they are made of and, depending on We estimate the following costs to
consider all comments received by the findings, replacement with serviceable parts. comply with this proposed AD:
ESTIMATED COSTS
Cost per Cost on U.S.
Action Labor cost Parts cost product operators
Inspection ........................................................ 5 work-hours × $85 per hour = $425 ............. $0 $425 $13,175
We estimate the following costs to do be required based on the results of the determining the number of airplanes
any necessary replacements that would proposed inspection. We have no way of that might need these replacements:
ON-CONDITION COSTS
Cost per
Action Labor cost Parts cost product
Remove and Replace Flap ...................... 60 work-hours × $85 per hour = $5,100 Unavailable .............................................. $5,100
ehiers on DSK5VPTVN1PROD with PROPOSALS
According to the manufacturer, some cost of purchasing a flap spare is not Authority for This Rulemaking
of the costs of this proposed AD may be available. As a result, we have included
covered under warranty, thereby only labor costs in our cost estimate. Title 49 of the United States Code
reducing the cost impact on affected specifies the FAA’s authority to issue
individuals. We do not control warranty rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I,
coverage for affected individuals. The section 106, describes the authority of
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the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII: List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 manufacture several structural parts on the
Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more inboard flap. We are issuing this AD to detect
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
detail the scope of the Agency’s and correct structural parts of inboard flaps
safety, Incorporation by reference,
authority. made of nonconforming aluminum alloy,
Safety.
We are issuing this rulemaking under which could result in reduced structural
the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII, The Proposed Amendment integrity of the airplane.
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: Accordingly, under the authority (f) Compliance
General requirements.’’ Under that delegated to me by the Administrator,
section, Congress charges the FAA with Comply with this AD within the
the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part compliance times specified, unless already
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in 39 as follows: done.
air commerce by prescribing regulations
for practices, methods, and procedures PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS (g) Inboard Flap Serial Number
the Administrator finds necessary for DIRECTIVES Identification
safety in air commerce. This regulation Within 24 months after the effective date
is within the scope of that authority ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39
of this AD: Inspect each left-hand (LH) and
because it addresses an unsafe condition continues to read as follows:
right-hand (RH) inboard flap, in accordance
that is likely to exist or develop on Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. with the Accomplishment Instructions of
products identified in this rulemaking Airbus Service Bulletin A330–57–3120,
§ 39.13 [Amended]
action. dated September 18, 2015; and Airbus
■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding Service Bulletin A340–57–5036, dated
Regulatory Findings the following new airworthiness September 18, 2015; as applicable; to identify
We determined that this proposed AD directive (AD): the serial number. A review of airplane
would not have federalism implications Airbus: Docket No. FAA–2016–8851; delivery and maintenance records is
under Executive Order 13132. This Directorate Identifier 2016–NM–070–AD. acceptable in lieu of inspecting the inboard
proposed AD would not have a (a) Comments Due Date flaps, provided those records can be relied
substantial direct effect on the States, on upon for that purpose and the serial number
We must receive comments by October 17,
the relationship between the national 2016. of the affected parts can be conclusively
Government and the States, or on the identified from that review. The serial
distribution of power and (b) Affected ADs numbers of affected inboard flaps are
responsibilities among the various None. identified in figure 1 to paragraph (g) of this
levels of government. AD.
(c) Applicability
For the reasons discussed above, I Note 1 to paragraphs (g) and (h) of this
This AD applies to Airbus Model A330–
certify this proposed regulation: 223F and –243F airplanes; A330–201, –202, AD: Airbus Service Bulletin A330–57–3120,
1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory –203, –223, and –243 airplanes; A330–301, dated September 18, 2015; and Airbus
action’’ under Executive Order 12866; –302, –303, –321, –322, –323, –341, –342, Service Bulletin A340–57–5036, dated
2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the and –343 airplanes; A340–541 airplanes; and September 18, 2015; list the serial numbers
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures A340–642 airplanes; certificated in any of potentially affected LH and RH inboard
(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); category, all manufacturer serial numbers. flaps and the corresponding airplane serial
3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in (d) Subject number on which these parts were installed
Alaska; and during production. The airplane serial
4. Will not have a significant Air Transport Association (ATA) of
number list is for information only, as it
America Code 57, Wings.
economic impact, positive or negative, cannot be excluded that a potentially affected
on a substantial number of small entities (e) Reason inboard flap has been removed from an
under the criteria of the Regulatory This AD was prompted by reports that airplane and later re-installed on another
Flexibility Act. nonconforming aluminum alloy was used to airplane.
FIGURE 1 TO PARAGRAPH (g) OF THIS AD—AFFECTED FLAP SERIAL NUMBERS (S/N)
Date of first Date of first
Date of first operation LH s/n RH s/n LH s/n RH s/n LH s/n RH s/n
operation operation
29/09/10 ........................... 11004 11004 28/02/11 11202 11201 19/12/12 11349 11349
21/07/09 ........................... 11030 11028 22/02/11 11198 11202 17/12/12 11352 11352
17/08/09 ........................... 11034 11002 07/03/11 11203 11203 15/11/12 11353 11353
21/05/10 ........................... 11031 11031 30/03/11 11204 11204 30/10/12 11354 11354
09/08/10 ........................... 11071 11071 31/05/11 11205 11229 22/10/12 11355 11355
10/07/09 ........................... 11033 11057 15/03/11 11206 11206 31/10/12 11383 11357
06/08/10 ........................... 11036 11098 24/03/11 11208 11208 30/10/12 11380 11356
29/07/09 ........................... 11035 11035 04/04/11 11209 11209 26/11/12 11359 11393
19/08/09 ........................... 11057 11036 22/03/11 11210 11210 30/11/12 11361 11361
23/12/09 ........................... 11037 11033 23/03/11 11211 11213 16/11/12 11358 11358
14/09/09 ........................... 11038 11038 24/03/11 11212 11212 30/11/12 11325 11360
17/09/10 ........................... 11042 11039 14/04/11 11213 11214 12/12/12 11399 11365
ehiers on DSK5VPTVN1PROD with PROPOSALS
23/09/09 ........................... 11040 11040 14/04/11 11229 11215 26/11/12 11362 11362
11/09/09 ........................... 11041 11041 11/04/11 11215 11217 09/11/12 11363 11363
12/05/10 ........................... 11046 11042 06/04/11 11216 11216 30/11/12 11364 11364
01/10/09 ........................... 11043 11043 12/04/11 11217 11219 23/11/12 11365 11368
01/10/09 ........................... 11044 11044 15/04/11 11218 11218 07/12/12 11366 11366
08/09/09 ........................... 11047 11045 04/05/11 11219 11221 06/12/12 11367 11367
07/09/09 ........................... 11049 11046 29/04/11 11220 11220 19/12/12 11368 11370
18/09/09 ........................... 1970 11047 11/05/11 11238 11222 11/12/12 11369 11369
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Bulletin A340–57–5036, dated September 18, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Exchange Commission, 100 F Street NE.,
2015; as applicable. Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For information Washington, DC 20549–1090.
on the availability of this material at the
(k) Other FAA AD Provisions All submissions should refer to File
FAA, call 425–227–1221.
The following provisions also apply to this Number S7–18–16. This file number
AD: Issued in Renton, Washington, on August should be included in the subject line
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance 18, 2016. if email is used. To help the
(AMOCs): The Manager, International Dorr M. Anderson, Commission process and review your
Branch, ANM–116, Transport Airplane Acting Manager, Transport Airplane comments more efficiently, please use
Directorate, FAA, has the authority to Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. only one method. The Commission will
approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested [FR Doc. 2016–20696 Filed 8–30–16; 8:45 am] post all comments on the Commission’s
using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. BILLING CODE 4910–13–P Web site (http://www.sec.gov/rules/
In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your
request to your principal inspector or local other.shtml). Comments also are
Flight Standards District Office, as available for Web site viewing and
appropriate. If sending information directly SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE printing in the Commission’s Public
to the International Branch, send it to ATTN: COMMISSION Reference Room, 100 F Street NE.,
Vladimir Ulyanov, Aerospace Engineer, Washington, DC 20549, on official
International Branch, ANM–116, Transport 17 CFR Part 229 business days between the hours of
Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind 10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. All comments
Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356; [Release No. 33–10198; 34–78687; File No.
S7–18–16] received will be posted without change;
telephone: 425–227–1138; fax: 425–227–
we do not edit personal identifying
1149. Information may be emailed to: 9-
ANM-116-AMOC-REQUESTS@faa.gov. Request for Comment on Subpart 400 information from submissions. You
Before using any approved AMOC, notify of Regulation S–K Disclosure should submit only information that
your appropriate principal inspector, or Requirements Relating to you wish to make available publicly.
lacking a principal inspector, the manager of Management, Certain Security Holders FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
the local flight standards district office/ and Corporate Governance Matters Eduardo A. Aleman, Special Counsel,
certificate holding district office. The AMOC Office of Rulemaking, Division of
approval letter must specifically reference AGENCY: Securities and Exchange Corporation Finance, at (202) 551–3430,
this AD. Commission. 100 F Street NE., Washington, DC
(2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any ACTION: Request for comment.
requirement in this AD to obtain corrective 20549.
actions from a manufacturer, the action must SUMMARY: The Commission is requesting SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
be accomplished using a method approved public comment on certain disclosure
by the Manager, International Branch, ANM– Background and Discussion
116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or
requirements in Regulation S–K relating
to management, certain security holders, Over the years, the Commission has
the European Aviation Safety Agency evaluated its disclosure regime and
(EASA); or Airbus’s EASA Design and corporate governance matters
contained in Subpart 400. This request engaged periodically in rulemakings
Organization Approval (DOA). If approved by
is part of an initiative by the Division of designed to enhance its disclosure and
the DOA, the approval must include the
DOA-authorized signature. Corporation Finance to review the registration requirements.1 Most
(3) Required for Compliance (RC): If any disclosure requirements in Regulation recently, the Commission published a
service information contains procedures or S–K to consider ways to improve them concept release to seek public comment
tests that are identified as RC, those for the benefit of investors and on modernizing certain business and
procedures and tests must be done to comply
registrants. Comments received in financial disclosure requirements in
with this AD; any procedures or tests that are Regulation S–K.2 The purpose of the
not identified as RC are recommended. Those response to this request for comment
will also inform the Commission’s study Regulation S–K Concept Release is to
procedures and tests that are not identified assess whether the business and
as RC may be deviated from using accepted on Regulation S–K, which is required by
Section 72003 of the Fixing America’s financial disclosure requirements in
methods in accordance with the operator’s
maintenance or inspection program without Surface Transportation Act (‘‘FAST Regulation S–K continue to provide the
obtaining approval of an AMOC, provided Act’’). information that investors need to make
the procedures and tests identified as RC can informed investment and voting
be done and the airplane can be put back in DATES: Comments should be received on decisions. The Regulation S–K Concept
an airworthy condition. Any substitutions or or before October 31, 2016. Release focuses on the business and
changes to procedures or tests identified as ADDRESSES: Comments may be financial disclosures that registrants
RC require approval of an AMOC. submitted by any of the following provide in their periodic reports, which
(l) Related Information methods: are a subset of the disclosure
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing requirements in Regulation S–K,
Electronic Comments because many of them have changed
Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA
Airworthiness Directive 2016–0082, dated • Use the Commission’s Internet little since they were first adopted and
April 27, 2016, for related information. This comment form (http://www.sec.gov/ are often the foundation of the
MCAI may be found in the AD docket on the rules/other.shtml); or disclosures investors look to when
Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by • Send an email to rule-comments@ making investment decisions. These
searching for and locating Docket No. FAA– sec.gov. Please include File Number S7– requirements have also been revisited
2016–8851.
ehiers on DSK5VPTVN1PROD with PROPOSALS
18–16 in the subject line; or by the Commission or the staff less
(2) For service information identified in • Use the Federal eRulemaking Portal
this AD, contact Airbus SAS, Airworthiness
Office—EAL, 1 Rond Point Maurice Bellonte,
(http://www.regulations.gov). Follow the 1 For a summary of the relevant history and
instructions for submitting comments. background of Regulation S–K, see Business and
31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone: +33 Financial Disclosure Required by Regulation S–K,
5 61 93 36 96; fax: +33 5 61 93 45 80; email: Paper Comments Release No. 33–10064 (Apr. 13, 2016) [81 FR 23916
airworthiness.A330-A340@airbus.com; (Apr. 22, 2016)] (‘‘Regulation S–K Concept
Internet: http://www.airbus.com. You may • Send paper comments to Brent J. Release’’).
view this service information at the FAA, Fields, Secretary, Securities and 2 See id.
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| Category | Regulatory Information | |
| Collection | Federal Register | |
| sudoc Class | AE 2.7: GS 4.107: AE 2.106: | |
| Publisher | Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration | |
| Section | Proposed Rules | |
| Action | Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). | |
| Dates | We must receive comments on this proposed AD by October 17, 2016. | |
| Contact | Vladimir Ulyanov, Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; telephone: 425-227-1138; fax: 425-227-1149. | |
| FR Citation | 81 FR 59922 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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