81 FR 62026 - Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 174 (September 8, 2016)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 174 (September 8, 2016)
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| FR Document | 2016-21166 |
[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 174 (Thursday, September 8, 2016)] [Proposed Rules] [Pages 62026-62029] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2016-21166] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2016-9055; Directorate Identifier 2016-NM-071-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 certain Airbus Model A300 B4-600R series airplanes, Model A300 C4-605R Variant F airplanes, and Model A300 F4-600R series airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by the results of a full stress analysis of the lower area of a certain [[Page 62027]] frame that revealed a crack could occur in the forward fitting lower radius of a certain frame after a certain number of flight cycles. This proposed AD would require an inspection of the lower area of a certain frame radius for cracking, and corrective action if necessary. We are proposing this AD to detect and correct cracking in the forward fitting lower radius of a certain frame. Such cracking could reduce the structural integrity of the fuselage. DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by October 24, 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--EAW, 1 Rond Point Maurice Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61 93 44 51; email [email protected]; Internet http://www.airbus.com. You may view this referenced service information at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 425-227-1221. 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- 9055; 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: Dan Rodina, Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; telephone 425-227-2125; fax 425-227-1149. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 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-2016-9055; Directorate Identifier 2016-NM-071-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 2016-0085, dated April 28, 2016 (referred to after this as the Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or ``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for certain Airbus Model A300 B4-600R series airplanes, Model A300 C4-605R Variant F airplanes, and Airbus Model A300 F4-600R series airplanes. The MCAI states: Following a recently completed full stress analysis of the Frame (FR) 40 lower area, supported by a Finite Element Model (FEM), of the post-mod 10221 configuration, it was demonstrated that for the FR40 forward fitting lower radius, a crack could occur after a certain amount of flight cycles (FC). This condition, if not detected and corrected, could reduce the structural integrity of the fuselage. To address this potential unsafe condition, Airbus established that crack detection could be performed through a special detail inspection (SDI) using a high frequency eddy current (HFEC) method, and issued Alert Operators Transmission (AOT) A57W009-16. For the reasons described above, this AD requires a one-time SDI of the FR40 lower area and, depending on findings, accomplishment of applicable corrective action(s). 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- 9055. Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 We reviewed Airbus Alert Operators Transmission--AOT A57W009-16, Rev 00, dated February 25, 2016, including Appendixes 1 and 2, both undated. The service information describes procedures for inspecting the forward fitting lower radius of FR40 for cracking and corrective action. 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. Clarification of Applicability The MCAI lists Airbus Model A300 B4-622R airplanes twice in the applicability. We have discussed the applicability with EASA, and the second reference was a typographical error which should have been ``Airbus Model A300 F4-622R airplanes.'' The applicability of this proposed AD will include Airbus Model A300 F4-622R airplanes. Costs of Compliance We estimate that this proposed AD affects 94 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............................ 3 work-hours x $85 per $0 $255 $23,970 hour = $255. [[Page 62028]] Reporting............................. 1 work-hour x $85 per $0 $85 $7,990 hour = $85. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- We have received no definitive data that would enable us to provide cost estimates for the on-condition actions specified in this proposed AD. Paperwork Reduction Act A federal agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, nor shall a person be subject to penalty for failure to comply with a collection of information subject to the requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act unless that collection of information displays a current valid OMB control number. The control number for the collection of information required by this proposed AD is 2120-0056. The paperwork cost associated with this proposed AD has been detailed in the Costs of Compliance section of this document and includes time for reviewing instructions, as well as completing and reviewing the collection of information. Therefore, all reporting associated with this proposed AD is mandatory. Comments concerning the accuracy of this burden and suggestions for reducing the burden should be directed to the FAA at 800 Independence Ave. SW., Washington, DC 20591, ATTN: Information Collection Clearance Officer, AES-200. Authority for This Rulemaking Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the authority of the FAA Administrator. ``Subtitle VII: Aviation Programs,'' describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's authority. We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in ``Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: General requirements.'' Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this rulemaking action. Regulatory Findings We determined that this 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-2016-9055; Directorate Identifier 2016-NM- 071-AD. (a) Comments Due Date We must receive comments by October 24, 2016. (b) Affected ADs None. (c) Applicability This AD applies to Airbus airplanes, certificated in any category, identified in paragraphs (c)(1), (c)(2), and (c)(3) of this AD, on which Airbus Modification 10221 was embodied in production. (1) Airbus Model A300 B4-605R and B4-622R airplanes. (2) Airbus Model A300 C4-605R Variant F airplanes. (3) Airbus Model A300 F4-605R and F4-622R airplanes. (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 57, Wings. (e) Reason This AD was prompted by the results of a full stress analysis of the lower area of frame (FR) 40 that revealed a crack could occur in the forward fitting lower radius of FR 40 after a certain number of flight cycles. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct cracking in the forward fitting lower radius of FR 40. Such cracking could reduce the structural integrity of the fuselage. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Inspection At the later of the compliance times specified in paragraphs (g)(1) and (g)(2) of this AD, do a high frequency eddy current inspection of the lower area of the FR 40 radius for cracking, in accordance with the procedures in Airbus Alert Operators Transmission--AOT A57W009-16, Rev 00, dated February 25, 2016, including Appendixes 1 and 2, both undated. (1) Prior to exceeding 19,000 total flight cycles or 41,000 flight hours since the airplane's first flight, whichever occurs first. (2) Within 300 flight cycles or 630 flight hours after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs first. (h) Corrective Action If any crack is found during the inspection required by paragraph (g) of this AD: 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).../../MADGE 2015/Differences/contact_mfr_foreign.doc. (i) Reporting Requirement Submit a report of all findings (both positive and negative) from the inspection required by paragraph (g) of this AD to Airbus Customer Services through TechRequest on Airbus World (https://w3.airbus.com/) by selecting Engineering Domain and ATA 57-10. (1) For airplanes on which the inspection specified in paragraph (g) of this AD is accomplished on or after the effective date of this AD: Submit the report within 30 days after performing the inspection. (2) For airplanes on which the inspection specified in paragraph (g) of this AD is accomplished before the effective date of this AD: Submit the report within 30 days after the effective date of this AD. [[Page 62029]] (j) 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: Dan Rodina, Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057- 3356; telephone 425-227-2125; fax 425-227-1149. Information may be emailed to: [email protected]. Before using any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager of the local flight standards district office/certificate holding district office. (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: 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) Reporting Requirements: A federal agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, nor shall a person be subject to a penalty for failure to comply with a collection of information subject to the requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act unless that collection of information displays a current valid OMB Control Number. The OMB Control Number for this information collection is 2120-0056. Public reporting for this collection of information is estimated to be approximately 5 minutes per response, including the time for reviewing instructions, completing and reviewing the collection of information. All responses to this collection of information are mandatory. Comments concerning the accuracy of this burden and suggestions for reducing the burden should be directed to the FAA at: 800 Independence Ave. SW., Washington, DC 20591, Attn: Information Collection Clearance Officer, AES-200. (k) Related Information (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA Airworthiness Directive 2016-0085, dated April 28, 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-2016-9055. (2) For service information identified in this AD, contact Airbus SAS, Airworthiness Office--EAW, 1 Rond Point Maurice Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61 93 44 51; email [email protected]; Internet http://www.airbus.com. 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 22, 2016. John P. Piccola, Jr., Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2016-21166 Filed 9-7-16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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Authority for This Rulemaking § 39.13 [Amended] any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate
■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding principal inspector, or lacking a principal
Title 49 of the United States Code inspector, the manager of the local flight
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue the following new airworthiness
standards district office/certificate holding
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, directive (AD):
district office. The AMOC approval letter
section 106, describes the authority of Saab AB, Saab Aeronautics (formerly known must specifically reference this AD.
the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII: as Saab AB, Saab Aerosystems): Docket (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any
Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more No. FAA–2016–9056; Directorate requirement in this AD to obtain corrective
Identifier 2016–NM–007–AD. actions from a manufacturer, the action must
detail the scope of the Agency’s
be accomplished using a method approved
authority. (a) Comments Due Date
by the Manager, International Branch, ANM–
We are issuing this rulemaking under We must receive comments by October 24, 116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or
the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII, 2016. the European Aviation Safety Agency
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: (b) Affected ADs (EASA); or Saab AB, Saab Aerosystems’
General requirements.’’ Under that EASA Design Organization Approval (DOA).
None.
section, Congress charges the FAA with If approved by the DOA, the approval must
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in (c) Applicability include the DOA-authorized signature.
air commerce by prescribing regulations This AD applies to certain Saab AB, Saab (i) Related Information
for practices, methods, and procedures Aeronautics (formerly known as Saab AB, (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing
the Administrator finds necessary for Saab Aerosystems) Model SAAB 2000
Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA
safety in air commerce. This regulation airplanes, certificated in any category, serial
Airworthiness Directive 2016–0013, dated
is within the scope of that authority numbers 017, 019 through 021 inclusive, 027
January 14, 2016, for related information.
because it addresses an unsafe condition through 028 inclusive, 030, 034, 040, 050,
This MCAI may be found in the AD docket
and 052.
that is likely to exist or develop on on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov
products identified in this rulemaking (d) Subject by searching for and locating Docket No.
action. Air Transport Association (ATA) of FAA–2016–9056.
America Code 38, Water/waste. (2) For service information identified in
Regulatory Findings this AD, contact Saab AB, Saab Aeronautics,
(e) Reason SE–581 88, Linköping, Sweden; telephone
We determined that this proposed AD +46 13 18 5591; fax +46 13 18 4874; email
would not have federalism implications This AD was prompted by an occurrence
that was reported of rudder pedal restriction saab2000.techsupport@saabgroup.com;
under Executive Order 13132. This on a SAAB Model 2000 airplane with the Internet http://www.saabgroup.com. You
proposed AD would not have a large potable water system (LPWS) installed, may view this service information at the
substantial direct effect on the States, on equipped with in-line heaters. We are issuing FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601
the relationship between the national this AD to prevent water spray in case of a Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For
Government and the States, or on the failed pipe or coupling during water filling information on the availability of this
distribution of power and on the ground. This condition, if not material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221.
responsibilities among the various corrected, could freeze parts of the flight Issued in Renton, Washington, on August
levels of government. control system, possibly resulting in reduced 24, 2016.
For the reasons discussed above, I control of the airplane.
John P. Piccola, Jr.,
certify this proposed regulation: (f) Compliance Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory Comply with this AD within the Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
action’’ under Executive Order 12866; compliance times specified, unless already [FR Doc. 2016–21165 Filed 9–7–16; 8:45 am]
2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the done. BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures (g) Repair of Basic Potable Water System
(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); (BPWS)
3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Within 24 months after the effective date
Alaska; and of this AD, install shrinkable tubes on the
4. Will not have a significant Federal Aviation Administration
water piping of the BPWS, in accordance
economic impact, positive or negative, with the Accomplishment Instructions of
on a substantial number of small entities SAAB Service Bulletin 2000–38–012, dated 14 CFR Part 39
under the criteria of the Regulatory August 20, 2015. [Docket No. FAA–2016–9055; Directorate
Flexibility Act. (h) Other FAA AD Provisions Identifier 2016–NM–071–AD]
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 The following provisions also apply to this RIN 2120–AA64
AD:
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance Airworthiness Directives; Airbus
safety, Incorporation by reference, (AMOCs): The Manager, International Branch Airplanes
Safety. Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), FAA, has
the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, AGENCY: Federal Aviation
The Proposed Amendment
if requested using the procedures found in 14 Administration (FAA), DOT.
Accordingly, under the authority CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
delegated to me by the Administrator, send your request to your principal inspector (NPRM).
the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part or local Flight Standards District Office, as
mstockstill on DSK3G9T082PROD with PROPOSALS
39 as follows: appropriate. If sending information directly SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new
to the International Branch/ACO, send it to airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS ATTN: Sharam Daneshmandi, Aerospace
Airbus Model A300 B4–600R series
DIRECTIVES Engineer, International Branch, ANM–116,
Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 airplanes, Model A300 C4–605R Variant
Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356; F airplanes, and Model A300 F4–600R
■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 series airplanes. This proposed AD was
telephone 425–227–1112 ; fax 425–227–1149.
continues to read as follows: Information may be emailed to: 9-ANM-116- prompted by the results of a full stress
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. AMOC-REQUESTS@faa.gov. Before using analysis of the lower area of a certain
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ESTIMATED COSTS—Continued
Cost per Cost on U.S.
Action Labor cost Parts cost product operators
Reporting ......................... 1 work-hour × $85 per hour = $85 ................................................ $0 $85 $7,990
We have received no definitive data that would enable us to provide cost estimates for the on-condition actions specified in this proposed AD.
Paperwork Reduction Act Government and the States, or on the (d) Subject
A federal agency may not conduct or distribution of power and Air Transport Association (ATA) of
sponsor, and a person is not required to responsibilities among the various America Code 57, Wings.
respond to, nor shall a person be subject levels of government. (e) Reason
to penalty for failure to comply with a For the reasons discussed above, I
certify this proposed regulation: This AD was prompted by the results of a
collection of information subject to the full stress analysis of the lower area of frame
requirements of the Paperwork 1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory
(FR) 40 that revealed a crack could occur in
Reduction Act unless that collection of action’’ under Executive Order 12866; the forward fitting lower radius of FR 40 after
2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the a certain number of flight cycles. We are
information displays a current valid
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures issuing this AD to detect and correct cracking
OMB control number. The control
(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); in the forward fitting lower radius of FR 40.
number for the collection of information 3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in Such cracking could reduce the structural
required by this proposed AD is 2120–
Alaska; and integrity of the fuselage.
0056. The paperwork cost associated 4. Will not have a significant
with this proposed AD has been (f) Compliance
economic impact, positive or negative,
detailed in the Costs of Compliance on a substantial number of small entities Comply with this AD within the
section of this document and includes under the criteria of the Regulatory
compliance times specified, unless already
time for reviewing instructions, as well done.
Flexibility Act.
as completing and reviewing the (g) Inspection
collection of information. Therefore, all List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
At the later of the compliance times
reporting associated with this proposed Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation specified in paragraphs (g)(1) and (g)(2) of
AD is mandatory. Comments concerning safety, Incorporation by reference, this AD, do a high frequency eddy current
the accuracy of this burden and Safety. inspection of the lower area of the FR 40
suggestions for reducing the burden radius for cracking, in accordance with the
should be directed to the FAA at 800 The Proposed Amendment procedures in Airbus Alert Operators
Independence Ave. SW., Washington, Accordingly, under the authority Transmission—AOT A57W009–16, Rev 00,
DC 20591, ATTN: Information delegated to me by the Administrator, dated February 25, 2016, including
Collection Clearance Officer, AES–200. Appendixes 1 and 2, both undated.
the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part (1) Prior to exceeding 19,000 total flight
Authority for This Rulemaking 39 as follows: cycles or 41,000 flight hours since the
airplane’s first flight, whichever occurs first.
Title 49 of the United States Code PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS (2) Within 300 flight cycles or 630 flight
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue DIRECTIVES hours after the effective date of this AD,
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, whichever occurs first.
section 106, describes the authority of ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39
the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII: continues to read as follows: (h) Corrective Action
Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. If any crack is found during the inspection
detail the scope of the Agency’s required by paragraph (g) of this AD: Before
§ 39.13 [Amended] further flight, repair using a method
authority.
approved by the Manager, International
We are issuing this rulemaking under ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
Branch, ANM–116, Transport Airplane
the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII, the following new airworthiness Directorate, FAA; or the European Aviation
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: directive (AD): Safety Agency (EASA); or Airbus’s EASA
General requirements.’’ Under that Airbus: Docket No. FAA–2016–9055; Design Organization Approval (DOA).../../
section, Congress charges the FAA with Directorate Identifier 2016–NM–071–AD. MADGE 2015/Differences/contact_mfr_
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in foreign.doc.
(a) Comments Due Date
air commerce by prescribing regulations (i) Reporting Requirement
for practices, methods, and procedures We must receive comments by October 24,
2016. Submit a report of all findings (both
the Administrator finds necessary for positive and negative) from the inspection
safety in air commerce. This regulation (b) Affected ADs required by paragraph (g) of this AD to
is within the scope of that authority None. Airbus Customer Services through
because it addresses an unsafe condition TechRequest on Airbus World (https://
(c) Applicability w3.airbus.com/) by selecting Engineering
that is likely to exist or develop on
products identified in this rulemaking This AD applies to Airbus airplanes, Domain and ATA 57–10.
action. certificated in any category, identified in (1) For airplanes on which the inspection
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paragraphs (c)(1), (c)(2), and (c)(3) of this AD, specified in paragraph (g) of this AD is
Regulatory Findings on which Airbus Modification 10221 was accomplished on or after the effective date of
embodied in production. this AD: Submit the report within 30 days
We determined that this proposed AD
(1) Airbus Model A300 B4–605R and B4– after performing the inspection.
would not have federalism implications 622R airplanes. (2) For airplanes on which the inspection
under Executive Order 13132. This (2) Airbus Model A300 C4–605R Variant F specified in paragraph (g) of this AD is
proposed AD would not have a airplanes. accomplished before the effective date of this
substantial direct effect on the States, on (3) Airbus Model A300 F4–605R and F4– AD: Submit the report within 30 days after
the relationship between the national 622R airplanes. the effective date of this AD.
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(j) Other FAA AD Provisions FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 B.V., Technical Services Dept., P.O. Box
The following provisions also apply to this Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For 1357, 2130 EL Hoofddorp, the
AD: information on the availability of this Netherlands; telephone: +31 (0)88–
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221.
6280–350; fax: +31 (0)88–6280–111;
(AMOCs): The Manager, International Issued in Renton, Washington, on August email: technicalservices@fokker.com;
Branch, ANM–116, Transport Airplane 22, 2016. Internet http://www.myfokkerfleet.com.
Directorate, FAA, has the authority to John P. Piccola, Jr., You may view this service information
approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane at the FAA, Transport Airplane
using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19.
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW.,
In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your
request to your principal inspector or local [FR Doc. 2016–21166 Filed 9–7–16; 8:45 am] Renton, WA. For information on the
Flight Standards District Office, as BILLING CODE 4910–13–P availability of this material at the FAA,
appropriate. If sending information directly call 425–227–1221.
to the International Branch, send it to ATTN:
Dan Rodina, Aerospace Engineer, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Examining the AD Docket
International Branch, ANM–116, Transport You may examine the AD docket on
Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Federal Aviation Administration the Internet at http://
Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356; www.regulations.gov by searching for
telephone 425–227–2125; fax 425–227–1149. 14 CFR Part 39
Information may be emailed to: 9-ANM-116-
and locating Docket No. FAA–2016–
AMOC-REQUESTS@faa.gov. Before using [Docket No. FAA–2016–9058; Directorate 9058; or in person at the Docket
any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate Identifier 2016–NM–024–AD] Management Facility between 9 a.m.
principal inspector, or lacking a principal and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
inspector, the manager of the local flight RIN 2120–AA64 except Federal holidays. The AD docket
standards district office/certificate holding contains this proposed AD, the
district office. Airworthiness Directives; Fokker
regulatory evaluation, any comments
(2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any Services B.V.
received, and other information. The
requirement in this AD to obtain corrective AGENCY: Federal Aviation street address for the Docket Operations
actions from a manufacturer, the action must
be accomplished using a method approved Administration (FAA), DOT. office (telephone 800–647–5527) is in
by the Manager, International Branch, ANM– ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking the ADDRESSES section. Comments will
116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or (NPRM). be available in the AD docket shortly
the EASA; or Airbus’s EASA DOA. If after receipt.
approved by the DOA, the approval must SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tom
include the DOA-authorized signature. airworthiness directive (AD), for certain Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer,
(3) Reporting Requirements: A federal Fokker Services B.V. Model F28 Mark International Branch, ANM–116,
agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a 0100 airplanes. This proposed AD was Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA,
person is not required to respond to, nor prompted by an analysis which
shall a person be subject to a penalty for 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA
determined that, for certain areas of the 98057–3356; telephone 425–227–1137;
failure to comply with a collection of
information subject to the requirements of
fuselage, the current threshold of an fax 425–227–1149.
the Paperwork Reduction Act unless that Airworthiness Limitations Section SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
collection of information displays a current inspection is insufficient to detect early
valid OMB Control Number. The OMB crack development. This proposed AD Comments Invited
Control Number for this information would require one time high and low We invite you to send any written
collection is 2120–0056. Public reporting for frequency eddy current inspections of relevant data, views, or arguments about
this collection of information is estimated to the affected fuselage skin for cracks and this proposed AD. Send your comments
be approximately 5 minutes per response, repair if necessary. We are proposing to an address listed under the
including the time for reviewing instructions, this AD to detect and correct cracks in ADDRESSES section. Include ‘‘Docket No.
completing and reviewing the collection of
information. All responses to this collection
the fuselage skin; such cracking could FAA–2016–9058; Directorate Identifier
of information are mandatory. Comments result in reduced structural integrity of 2016–NM–024–AD’’ at the beginning of
concerning the accuracy of this burden and the fuselage. your comments. We specifically invite
suggestions for reducing the burden should DATES: We must receive comments on comments on the overall regulatory,
be directed to the FAA at: 800 Independence this proposed AD by October 24, 2016. economic, environmental, and energy
Ave. SW., Washington, DC 20591, Attn: ADDRESSES: You may send comments, aspects of this proposed AD. We will
Information Collection Clearance Officer, consider all comments received by the
using the procedures found in 14 CFR
AES–200. closing date and may amend this
11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following
(k) Related Information methods: proposed AD based on those comments.
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to We will post all comments we
Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the receive, without change, to http://
Airworthiness Directive 2016–0085, dated instructions for submitting comments. www.regulations.gov, including any
April 28, 2016, for related information. This • Fax: 202–493–2251. personal information you provide. We
MCAI may be found in the AD docket on the • Mail: U.S. Department of will also post a report summarizing each
Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by Transportation, Docket Operations, M– substantive verbal contact we receive
searching for and locating Docket No. FAA– 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room about this proposed AD.
mstockstill on DSK3G9T082PROD with PROPOSALS
2016–9055. W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
(2) For service information identified in Discussion
this AD, contact Airbus SAS, Airworthiness
Washington, DC 20590.
Office—EAW, 1 Rond Point Maurice
• Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail The European Aviation Safety Agency
Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; address above between 9 a.m. and 5 (EASA), which is the Technical Agent
telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61 p.m., Monday through Friday, except for the Member States of the European
93 44 51; email account.airworth-eas@ Federal holidays. Union, has issued EASA Airworthiness
airbus.com; Internet http://www.airbus.com. For service information identified in Directive Airworthiness Directive 2016–
You may view this service information at the this NPRM, contact Fokker Services 0029, dated February 23, 2016 (referred
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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 24, 2016. | |
| Contact | Dan Rodina, Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; telephone 425-227-2125; fax 425-227-1149. | |
| FR Citation | 81 FR 62026 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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