81 FR 60246 - Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 170 (September 1, 2016)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 170 (September 1, 2016)
| Page Range | 60246-60248 | |
| FR Document | 2016-20991 |
[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 170 (Thursday, September 1, 2016)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 60246-60248] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2016-20991] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2016-5460; Directorate Identifier 2015-NM-188-AD; Amendment 39-18599; AD 2016-16-01] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Final rule; correction. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: The FAA is correcting an airworthiness directive (AD) that published in the Federal Register. That AD applies to certain Airbus Model A330-200 Freighter, -200, and -300 series airplanes. Paragraphs (i) and (l) of the regulatory text contain typographical errors in the service bulletin number. This document corrects those errors. In all other respects, the original document remains the same. DATES: This final rule is effective September 8, 2016. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of certain publications listed in this AD as of September 8, 2016 (81 FR 51325, August 4, 2016). ADDRESSES: For service information identified in this final rule, contact Airbus SAS, Airworthiness Office-EAL, 1 Rond Point Maurice Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone: +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax: +33 5 61 93 45 80; email: [email protected]; Internet: http://www.airbus.com. You may view this referenced service information at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 425-227-1221. It is also available on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2016-5460. Examining the AD Docket You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov; 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 (phone: 800-647-5527) is Docket Management Facility, U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Vladimir Ulyanov, Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; telephone: 425-227-1138; fax: 425-227-1149. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Airworthiness Directive 2016-16-01, Amendment 39-18599 (81 FR 51325, August 4, 2016) (``AD 2016-16-01''), currently requires an inspection of affected structural parts in the cargo and cabin compartments to determine if proper heat treatment has been done, and replacement if necessary, for certain Airbus Model A330- 200 Freighter, -200, and -300 series airplanes. Need for the Correction As published, paragraphs (i) and (l) of the regulatory text identify the service information by the wrong service bulletin number. Where paragraphs (i) and (l) incorrectly specify Airbus Service Bulletins ``A320-53-3227'' and ``A320-53-3228,'' the correct service bulletin numbers are ``A330-53-3227'' and ``A330-53-3228,'' respectively. Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 Airbus has issued the following service information:Airbus Service Bulletin A330-53-3227, dated August 18, 2015. The service information describes procedures to inspect affected structural parts in the cargo compartment to determine if proper heat treatment has been done, and replacement of parts; and Airbus Service Bulletin A330-53-3228, dated August 18, 2015. The service information describes procedures to inspect affected structural parts in the cabin compartment to determine if proper heat treatment has been done, and replacement of parts. 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. Correction of Publication This document corrects two errors and correctly adds the AD as an amendment to 14 CFR 39.13. Although no other part of the preamble or regulatory information has been corrected, we are publishing the entire rule in the Federal Register. The effective date of this AD remains September 8, 2016. Since this action only corrects a typographical error in two locations, it has no adverse economic impact and imposes no additional burden on any person. Therefore, we have determined that notice and public procedures are unnecessary. List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by reference, Safety. Adoption of the Correction Accordingly, pursuant to the authority delegated to me by the Administrator, the Federal Aviation Administration amends part 39 of the Federal Aviation Regulations (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. [[Page 60247]] Sec. 39.13 [Corrected] 0 2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness directive (AD): 2016-16-01 Airbus: Amendment 39-18599; Docket No. FAA-2016-5460; Directorate Identifier 2015-NM-188-AD. (a) Effective Date This AD becomes effective on September 8, 2016. (b) Affected ADs None. (c) Applicability This AD applies to the Airbus airplanes identified in paragraphs (c)(1), (c)(2), and (c)(3) of this AD, certificated in any category, manufacturer serial numbers 1175, 1180, 1287 through 1475 inclusive, 1478, 1480, 1483, and 1506. (1) Model A330-223F and -243F airplanes. (2) Model A330-201, -202, -203, -223, and -243 airplanes. (3) Model A330-301, -302, -303, -321, -322, -323, -341, -342, and -343 airplanes. (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 53, Fuselage. (e) Reason This AD was prompted by a report of a manufacturing defect (i.e., improperly heat-treated materials) that affects the durability of affected parts in the cargo and cabin compartments. We are issuing this AD to prevent crack initiation and propagation, which could result in reduced structural integrity of the fuselage. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Inspection of Affected Structure in the Cargo Compartment Within 72 months since first flight of the airplane, do an eddy current inspection (i.e., conductivity measurement) of affected structural parts in the cargo compartment to determine if proper heat treatment has been done as identified in, and in accordance with, the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A330-53-3227, dated August 18, 2015. (h) Replacement of Non-Conforming Parts in the Cargo Compartment If, during the inspection required by paragraph (g) of this AD, an affected structural part in the cargo compartment is identified to have a measured value greater than 26 megasiemens per meter (MS/ m), or greater than 44.8% International Annealed Copper Standard (IACS), before further flight, replace the affected structural part with a serviceable part, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A330-53-3227, dated August 18, 2015. (i) Repair of Non-Conforming Parts in the Cargo Compartment If, during the inspection required by paragraph (g) of this AD, an affected structural part in the cargo compartment is identified to have a measured value other than those specified in Figure A- GFAAA, Sheet 01, ``Inspection Flowchart,'' of Airbus Service Bulletin A330-53-3227, dated August 18, 2015, before further flight, repair 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) Inspection of Affected Structure in the Cabin Compartment Within 72 months since first flight of the airplane, do an eddy current inspection of affected structural parts in the cabin compartment to determine if proper heat treatment has been done as identified in, and in accordance with, the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A330-53-3228, dated August 18, 2015. (k) Replacement of Non-Conforming Parts in the Cabin Compartment If, during the inspection required by paragraph (j) of this AD, an affected structural part in the cabin compartment is identified to have a measured value greater than 26 MS/m or greater than 44.8% IACS, before further flight, replace the affected structural part with a serviceable part, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A330-53-3228, dated August 18, 2015. (l) Repair of Non-Conforming Parts in the Cabin Compartment If, during the inspection required by paragraph (j) of this AD, an affected structural part in the cabin compartment is identified to have a measured value other than those specified in Figure A- GFAAA, Sheet 01, ``Inspection Flowchart,'' of Airbus Service Bulletin A330-53-3228, dated August 18, 2015, before further flight, repair using a method approved by the Manager, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or the EASA; or Airbus's EASA DOA. (m) Other FAA AD Provisions The following provisions also apply to this AD: (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager, International Branch, ANM-116, 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 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. (n) Related Information Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA AD 2015-0212, dated November 4, 2015, for related information. You may examine the MCAI on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA- 2016-5460. (o) Material Incorporated by Reference (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference (IBR) of the service information listed in this paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. (2) You must use this service information as applicable to do the actions required by this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise. (3) The following service information was approved for IBR on September 8, 2016 (81 FR 51325, August 4, 2016). (i) Airbus Service Bulletin A330-53-3227, dated August 18, 2015. (ii) Airbus Service Bulletin A330-53-3228, dated August 18, 2015. (4) 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. (5) 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. (6) 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:// [[Page 60248]] www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html. Issued in Renton, Washington, on August 24, 2016. John P. Piccola, Jr., Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2016-20991 Filed 8-31-16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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(AMM), Document No. 02049, 12–A–AM– DATES: This final rule is effective Service Bulletins ‘‘A320–53–3227’’ and
00–00–00–I; and September 8, 2016. ‘‘A320–53–3228,’’ the correct service
(iii) Pilatus Powerplant Mounting Frame, The Director of the Federal Register bulletin numbers are ‘‘A330–53–3227’’
Removal/Installation, Date module/Technical approved the incorporation by reference and ‘‘A330–53–3228,’’ respectively.
publication 12–B–71–00–05–00A–920A–A,
dated October 4, 2010, found in Pilatus of certain publications listed in this AD
Related Service Information Under 1
Model type- PC–12/47E MSN–1001–UP as of September 8, 2016 (81 FR 51325,
CFR Part 51
Aircraft Maintenance Manual (AMM), August 4, 2016).
Document No. 02300, 12–B–AM–00–00–00– ADDRESSES: For service information Airbus has issued the following
I. identified in this final rule, contact service information:
(3) For service information identified in
this AD, contact Pilatus Aircraft Ltd.,
Airbus SAS, Airworthiness Office–EAL, • Airbus Service Bulletin A330–53–
1 Rond Point Maurice Bellonte, 31707 3227, dated August 18, 2015. The
Customer Support PC–12, CH–6371 Stans,
Switzerland; phone: +41 41 619 33 33; fax: Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone: +33 5 service information describes
+41 41 619 73 11; email: 61 93 36 96; fax: +33 5 61 93 45 80; procedures to inspect affected structural
SupportPC12@pilatus-aircraft.com; Internet: email: airworthiness.A330-A340@ parts in the cargo compartment to
www.pilatus-aircraft.com. airbus.com; Internet: http:// determine if proper heat treatment has
(4) You may view this service information www.airbus.com. You may view this been done, and replacement of parts;
at the FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 referenced service information at the and
Locust, Kansas City, Missouri 64106. For FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate,
information on the availability of this • Airbus Service Bulletin A330–53–
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. 3228, dated August 18, 2015. The
material at the FAA, call (816) 329–4148. In
addition, you can access this service For information on the availability of service information describes
information on the Internet at http:// this material at the FAA, call 425–227– procedures to inspect affected structural
www.regulations.gov by searching for and 1221. It is also available on the Internet parts in the cabin compartment to
locating Docket No. FAA–2016–7048. at http://www.regulations.gov by determine if proper heat treatment has
(5) You may view this service information searching for and locating Docket No. been done, and replacement of parts.
that is incorporated by reference at the FAA–2016–5460.
National Archives and Records This service information is reasonably
Administration (NARA). For information on Examining the AD Docket available because the interested parties
the availability of this material at NARA, call
You may examine the AD docket on have access to it through their normal
202–741–6030, or go to: http:// course of business or by the means
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr- the Internet at http://
www.regulations.gov; or in person at the identified in the ADDRESSES section.
locations.html.
Docket Management Facility between 9 Correction of Publication
Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on August a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through
23, 2016. This document corrects two errors
Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD
David R. Showers, docket contains this AD, the regulatory and correctly adds the AD as an
Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, evaluation, any comments received, and amendment to 14 CFR 39.13. Although
Aircraft Certification Service. other information. The address for the no other part of the preamble or
[FR Doc. 2016–20833 Filed 8–31–16; 8:45 am] Docket Office (phone: 800–647–5527) is regulatory information has been
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P Docket Management Facility, U.S. corrected, we are publishing the entire
Department of Transportation, Docket rule in the Federal Register.
Operations, M–30, West Building The effective date of this AD remains
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200 September 8, 2016.
Federal Aviation Administration New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, Since this action only corrects a
DC 20590. typographical error in two locations, it
14 CFR Part 39 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: has no adverse economic impact and
Vladimir Ulyanov, Aerospace Engineer, imposes no additional burden on any
[Docket No. FAA–2016–5460; Directorate International Branch, ANM–116, person. Therefore, we have determined
Identifier 2015–NM–188–AD; Amendment Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, that notice and public procedures are
39–18599; AD 2016–16–01] unnecessary.
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA
RIN 2120–AA64 98057–3356; telephone: 425–227–1138; List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
fax: 425–227–1149.
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
Airplanes Airworthiness Directive 2016–16–01, safety, Incorporation by reference,
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Amendment 39–18599 (81 FR 51325, Safety.
Administration (FAA), DOT. August 4, 2016) (‘‘AD 2016–16–01’’), Adoption of the Correction
ACTION: Final rule; correction. currently requires an inspection of
affected structural parts in the cargo and Accordingly, pursuant to the
SUMMARY: The FAA is correcting an cabin compartments to determine if authority delegated to me by the
airworthiness directive (AD) that proper heat treatment has been done, Administrator, the Federal Aviation
published in the Federal Register. That and replacement if necessary, for certain Administration amends part 39 of the
AD applies to certain Airbus Model Airbus Model A330–200 Freighter, Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR
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A330–200 Freighter, –200, and –300 –200, and –300 series airplanes. part 39) as follows:
series airplanes. Paragraphs (i) and (l) of
the regulatory text contain Need for the Correction PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
typographical errors in the service As published, paragraphs (i) and (l) of DIRECTIVES
bulletin number. This document the regulatory text identify the service
corrects those errors. In all other information by the wrong service ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39
respects, the original document remains bulletin number. Where paragraphs (i) continues to read as follows:
the same. and (l) incorrectly specify Airbus Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
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§ 39.13 [Corrected] (i) Repair of Non-Conforming Parts in the Before using any approved AMOC, notify
Cargo Compartment your appropriate principal inspector, or
■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding If, during the inspection required by lacking a principal inspector, the manager of
the following new airworthiness paragraph (g) of this AD, an affected the local flight standards district office/
directive (AD): structural part in the cargo compartment is certificate holding district office. The AMOC
identified to have a measured value other approval letter must specifically reference
2016–16–01 Airbus: Amendment 39–18599; this AD.
Docket No. FAA–2016–5460; Directorate than those specified in Figure A–GFAAA,
Sheet 01, ‘‘Inspection Flowchart,’’ of Airbus (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any
Identifier 2015–NM–188–AD. requirement in this AD to obtain corrective
Service Bulletin A330–53–3227, dated
(a) Effective Date August 18, 2015, before further flight, repair actions from a manufacturer, the action must
using a method approved by the Manager, be accomplished using a method approved
This AD becomes effective on September 8, by the Manager, International Branch, ANM–
International Branch, ANM–116, Transport
2016. 116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or
Airplane Directorate, FAA; or the European
(b) Affected ADs Aviation Safety Agency (EASA); or Airbus’s the EASA; or Airbus’s EASA DOA. If
EASA Design Organization Approval (DOA). approved by the DOA, the approval must
None. include the DOA-authorized signature.
(j) Inspection of Affected Structure in the (3) Required for Compliance (RC): If any
(c) Applicability
Cabin Compartment service information contains procedures or
This AD applies to the Airbus airplanes Within 72 months since first flight of the tests that are identified as RC, those
identified in paragraphs (c)(1), (c)(2), and airplane, do an eddy current inspection of procedures and tests must be done to comply
(c)(3) of this AD, certificated in any category, affected structural parts in the cabin with this AD; any procedures or tests that are
manufacturer serial numbers 1175, 1180, compartment to determine if proper heat not identified as RC are recommended. Those
1287 through 1475 inclusive, 1478, 1480, treatment has been done as identified in, and procedures and tests that are not identified
1483, and 1506. in accordance with, the Accomplishment as RC may be deviated from using accepted
(1) Model A330–223F and –243F airplanes. Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A330– methods in accordance with the operator’s
(2) Model A330–201, –202, –203, –223, and 53–3228, dated August 18, 2015. maintenance or inspection program without
–243 airplanes. obtaining approval of an AMOC, provided
(3) Model A330–301, –302, –303, –321, (k) Replacement of Non-Conforming Parts in the procedures and tests identified as RC can
–322, –323, –341, –342, and –343 airplanes. the Cabin Compartment be done and the airplane can be put back in
If, during the inspection required by an airworthy condition. Any substitutions or
(d) Subject paragraph (j) of this AD, an affected changes to procedures or tests identified as
Air Transport Association (ATA) of structural part in the cabin compartment is RC require approval of an AMOC.
America Code 53, Fuselage. identified to have a measured value greater
than 26 MS/m or greater than 44.8% IACS, (n) Related Information
(e) Reason before further flight, replace the affected Refer to Mandatory Continuing
This AD was prompted by a report of a structural part with a serviceable part, in Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA AD
manufacturing defect (i.e., improperly heat- accordance with the Accomplishment 2015–0212, dated November 4, 2015, for
treated materials) that affects the durability of Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A330– related information. You may examine the
affected parts in the cargo and cabin 53–3228, dated August 18, 2015. MCAI on the Internet at http://
compartments. We are issuing this AD to www.regulations.gov by searching for and
(l) Repair of Non-Conforming Parts in the locating Docket No. FAA–2016–5460.
prevent crack initiation and propagation, Cabin Compartment
which could result in reduced structural (o) Material Incorporated by Reference
integrity of the fuselage. If, during the inspection required by
paragraph (j) of this AD, an affected (1) The Director of the Federal Register
(f) Compliance structural part in the cabin compartment is approved the incorporation by reference
Comply with this AD within the identified to have a measured value other (IBR) of the service information listed in this
compliance times specified, unless already than those specified in Figure A–GFAAA, paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR
Sheet 01, ‘‘Inspection Flowchart,’’ of Airbus part 51.
done.
Service Bulletin A330–53–3228, dated (2) You must use this service information
(g) Inspection of Affected Structure in the August 18, 2015, before further flight, repair as applicable to do the actions required by
Cargo Compartment using a method approved by the Manager, this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise.
Within 72 months since first flight of the International Branch, ANM–116, Transport (3) The following service information was
airplane, do an eddy current inspection (i.e., Airplane Directorate, FAA; or the EASA; or approved for IBR on September 8, 2016 (81
Airbus’s EASA DOA. FR 51325, August 4, 2016).
conductivity measurement) of affected
(i) Airbus Service Bulletin A330–53–3227,
structural parts in the cargo compartment to (m) Other FAA AD Provisions dated August 18, 2015.
determine if proper heat treatment has been
The following provisions also apply to this (ii) Airbus Service Bulletin A330–53–3228,
done as identified in, and in accordance AD: dated August 18, 2015.
with, the Accomplishment Instructions of (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (4) For service information identified in
Airbus Service Bulletin A330–53–3227, (AMOCs): The Manager, International this AD, contact Airbus SAS, Airworthiness
dated August 18, 2015. Branch, ANM–116, Transport Airplane Office–EAL, 1 Rond Point Maurice Bellonte,
(h) Replacement of Non-Conforming Parts in Directorate, FAA, has the authority to 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone: +33
the Cargo Compartment approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested 5 61 93 36 96; fax: +33 5 61 93 45 80; email:
using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. airworthiness.A330-A340@airbus.com;
If, during the inspection required by In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your Internet: http://www.airbus.com.
paragraph (g) of this AD, an affected request to your principal inspector or local (5) You may view this service information
structural part in the cargo compartment is Flight Standards District Office, as at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate,
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identified to have a measured value greater appropriate. If sending information directly 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For
than 26 megasiemens per meter (MS/m), or to the International Branch, send it to ATTN: information on the availability of this
greater than 44.8% International Annealed Vladimir Ulyanov, Aerospace Engineer, material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221.
Copper Standard (IACS), before further flight, International Branch, ANM–116, Transport (6) You may view this service information
replace the affected structural part with a Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind that is incorporated by reference at the
serviceable part, in accordance with the Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356; National Archives and Records
Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus telephone: 425–227–1138; fax: 425–227– Administration (NARA). For information on
Service Bulletin A330–53–3227, dated 1149. Information may be emailed to: 9- the availability of this material at NARA, call
August 18, 2015. ANM-116-AMOC-REQUESTS@faa.gov. 202–741–6030, or go to http://
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www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr- of certain publications listed in this AD mandate the installation of new barrel
locations.html. as of October 6, 2016. nuts or new inspections to adequately
Issued in Renton, Washington, on August The Director of the Federal Register address the unsafe condition. The
24, 2016. approved the incorporation by reference NPRM proposed to retain the
John P. Piccola, Jr., of a certain other publication listed in requirements of AD 2013–24–12 and
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane this AD as of December 17, 2013 (78 FR also require installing new barrel nuts at
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. 71989, December 2, 2013). the forward engine mounts; or
[FR Doc. 2016–20991 Filed 8–31–16; 8:45 am] ADDRESSES: For service information identifying the part number of the barrel
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P identified in this final rule, contact nuts, inspecting affected barrel nuts for
Boeing Commercial Airplanes, gaps of the strut bulkhead and forward
Attention: Data & Services Management, engine mount, and doing related
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION P.O. Box 3707, MC 2H–65, Seattle, WA investigative and corrective actions if
98124–2207; telephone 206–544–5000, necessary. The NPRM also proposed to
Federal Aviation Administration extension 1; fax 206–766–5680; Internet remove airplanes from the applicability.
https://www.myboeingfleet.com. You The NPRM also proposed to require
14 CFR Part 39 may view this referenced service revising the maintenance or inspection
information at the FAA, Transport program, as applicable, to include a new
[Docket No. FAA–2016–3702; Directorate
Identifier 2015–NM–103–AD; Amendment Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue structurally significant item. We are
39–18634; AD 2016–18–04] SW., Renton, WA. For information on issuing this AD to detect and correct
the availability of this material at the cracked barrel nuts on a forward engine
RIN 2120–AA64 mount, which could result in reduced
FAA, call 425–227–1221. It is also
available on the Internet at http:// load capacity of the forward engine
Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing
www.regulations.gov by searching for mount, separation of an engine under
Company Airplanes
and locating Docket No. FAA–2016– power from the airplane, and
AGENCY: Federal Aviation 3702. consequent loss of control of the
Administration (FAA), DOT. airplane.
Examining the AD Docket
ACTION: Final rule. Comments
You may examine the AD docket on
SUMMARY: We are superseding the Internet at http:// We gave the public the opportunity to
Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2013–24– www.regulations.gov by searching for participate in developing this AD. The
12 for all The Boeing Company Model and locating Docket No. FAA–2016– following presents the comments
747–8 and 747–8F airplanes. AD 2013– 3702; or in person at the Docket received on the NPRM and the FAA’s
24–12 required repetitive ultrasonic or Management Facility between 9 a.m. response to each comment.
dye penetrant inspections for cracking and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, Support for the NPRM
of the barrel nuts and bolts on each except Federal holidays. The AD docket
forward engine mount, and related Boeing stated that it supports the
contains this AD, the regulatory
investigative and corrective actions if NPRM.
evaluation, any comments received, and
necessary. This new AD retains the other information. The address for the Request To Revise Applicability
requirements of AD 2013–24–12 and Docket Office (phone: 800–647–5527) is The Civil Aviation Administration of
also requires installing new barrel nuts Docket Management Facility, U.S. China (CAAC) requested that we revise
at the forward engine mounts; or Department of Transportation, Docket the applicability of the proposed AD to
identifying the part number of the barrel Operations, M–30, West Building ensure that all necessary actions are
nuts, inspecting affected barrel nuts for Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200 applied on all applicable airplanes.
gaps of the strut bulkhead and forward New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, CAAC explained that it compared the
engine mount, and doing related DC 20590. effectivity between Boeing Service
investigative and corrective actions if FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Bulletin 747–71A2329, Revision 1,
necessary. This new AD also removes Nathan Weigand, Aerospace Engineer, dated May 28, 2015, which is referred
airplanes from the applicability. This Airframe Branch, ANM–120S, FAA, to in the applicability of the proposed
new AD also requires revising the Seattle Aircraft Certification Office AD, and Boeing Special Attention
maintenance or inspection program, as (ACO), 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, Service Bulletin 747–71–2332, Revision
applicable, to include a new structurally WA 98057–3356; phone: 425–917–6428; 1, dated May 28, 2015 (which is referred
significant item. This AD was prompted fax: 425–917–6590; email: to as the appropriate source of service
by our determination that it is necessary Nathan.P.Weigand@faa.gov. information for doing the actions
to mandate the installation of new barrel specified in paragraph (k) of the
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
nuts or new inspections to adequately proposed AD). CAAC explained that
address the unsafe condition. We are Discussion there are more airplanes in Boeing
issuing this AD to detect and correct We issued a notice of proposed Special Attention Service Bulletin 747–
cracked barrel nuts on a forward engine rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR 71–2332, Revision 1, dated May 28,
mount, which could result in reduced part 39 to supersede AD 2013–24–12, 2015, than in Boeing Service Bulletin
load capacity of the forward engine Amendment 39–17686 (78 FR 71989, 747–71A2329, Revision 1, dated May
asabaliauskas on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with RULES
mount, separation of an engine under December 2, 2013) (‘‘AD 2013–24–12’’). 28, 2015.
power from the airplane, and AD 2013–24–12 applied to all The We agree to clarify and revise the
consequent loss of control of the Boeing Company Model 747–8 and 747– applicability of this AD. The difference
airplane. 8F airplanes. The NPRM published in in effectivity between Boeing Service
DATES:This AD is effective October 6, the Federal Register on February 25, Bulletin 747–71A2329, Revision 1,
2016. 2016 (81 FR 9370) (‘‘the NPRM’’). The dated May 28, 2015, and Boeing Special
The Director of the Federal Register NPRM was prompted by our Attention Service Bulletin 747–71–
approved the incorporation by reference determination that it is necessary to 2332, Revision 1, dated May 28, 2015,
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| Category | Regulatory Information | |
| Collection | Federal Register | |
| sudoc Class | AE 2.7: GS 4.107: AE 2.106: | |
| Publisher | Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration | |
| Section | Rules and Regulations | |
| Action | Final rule; correction. | |
| Dates | This final rule is effective September 8, 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 60246 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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