81 FR 62035 - 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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[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 174 (Thursday, September 8, 2016)] [Proposed Rules] [Pages 62035-62037] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2016-21282] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2016-9071; Directorate Identifier 2016-NM-019-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 A318, A319, A320, and A321 series airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by an evaluation by the design approval holder (DAH) which indicates that the main landing gear (MLG) does not comply with certification specifications, which could result in a locking failure of the MLG side stay. This proposed AD would require modification or replacement of certain MLG side stay assemblies. We are proposing this AD to prevent possible collapse of the MLG during takeoff and landing. DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by October 24, 2016. ADDRESSES: You may send comments 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: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. For service information identified in this NPRM, contact Airbus, Airworthiness Office--EIAS, 1 Rond Point Maurice Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone: +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax: +33 5 61 93 44 51; email: [email protected]; Internet: http://www.airbus.com. You may view this referenced service information at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 425 227-1221. 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- 9071; 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: Sanjay Ralhan, Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; telephone: 425-227-1405; fax: 425-227-1149. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 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-2016-9071; Directorate Identifier 2016-NM-019-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 AD 2016-0018, dated January 19, 2016 (referred to after this as the Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or ``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for certain Airbus Model A318, A319, A320, and A321 series airplanes. The MCAI states: During studies for a new landing gear design, it was discovered that the single-locked upper and lower cardan joints of the MLG do not comply with the certification specifications of (CS), (formerly Joint Aviation Requirements (JAR)) Part 25.607. This condition, if not corrected, could lead to MLG side stay locking failure that, during take-off and landing, may result in damage to the aeroplane and detrimental effect on safe flight. To address this potential unsafe condition, the MLG manufacturer developed a modification to change the single-locked MLG joint into a double-locked one. This modification is available for in-service application through Messier-Bugatti-Dowty (MBD) Service Bulletin (SB) 200-32-315 or SB 201-32-63, or Airbus SB A320-32-1429. For the reasons described above, this [EASA] AD requires modification or replacement of the MLG side stay assemblies to introduce the double locking of the MLG upper and lower cardan joints. 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- 9071. Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 We have reviewed the following service information. The service information describes procedures for modifying the MLG side stay assembly. Airbus Service Bulletin A320-32-1429, dated September 10, 2015. Messier-Bugatti-Dowty Service Bulletin 200-32-315, dated April 24, 2015. Messier-Bugatti-Dowty Service Bulletin 201-32-63, dated April 24, 2015. 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 the same type design. [[Page 62036]] Differences Between This Proposed AD and the MCAI or Service Information The MCAI allows modification to the MLG in accordance with the following Airbus service information or the applicable Messier-Bugatti- Dowty service information: Airbus Service Bulletin A320-32-1429, dated September 10, 2015; Messier-Bugatti-Dowty Service Bulletin 200-32-315, dated April 24, 2015; Messier-Bugatti-Dowty Service Bulletin 201-32-63, dated April 24, 2015. This proposed AD would require that the MLG be modified in accordance with the Airbus service information and the applicable Messier-Bugatti-Dowty service information. Costs of Compliance We estimate that this proposed AD affects 959 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 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Replacement or Modification......... 9 work-hour x $85 per $14,104 $14,869 $14,259,371 hour = $765. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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-2016-9071; Directorate Identifier 2016-NM- 019-AD. (a) Comments Due Date We must receive comments by October 24, 2016. (b) Affected ADs None (c) Applicability This AD applies to the airplanes identified in paragraphs (c)(1), (c)(2), (c)(3), and (c)(4) of this AD, certificated in any category, all manufacturer serial numbers. (1) Airbus Model A318-111, -112, -121, and -122 airplanes. (2) Airbus Model A319-111, -112, -113, -114, -115, -131, -132, and -133 airplanes. (3) Airbus Model A320-211, -212, -214, -231, -232, and -233 airplanes. (4) Airbus Model A321-111, -112, -131, -211, -212, -213, -231, and -232 airplanes. (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 32, Landing Gear. (e) Reason This AD was prompted by an evaluation by the design approval holder (DAH) which indicates that the main landing gear (MLG) does not comply with certification specifications, which could result in a locking failure of the MLG side stay. We are issuing this AD to prevent possible collapse of the MLG during takeoff and landing. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Modification or Replacement Within 66 months after the effective date of this AD, accomplish the action specified in paragraph (g)(1) or (g)(2) of this AD. (1) Modify each MLG side stay assembly having a part number listed in figure 1 to paragraphs (g), (h), and (i) of this AD, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A320-32-1429, dated September 10, 2015, and the service information specified in paragraph (g)(1)(i) or (g)(1)(ii) of this AD, as applicable. (i) For Model A318 series airplanes; Model A319 series airplanes; Model A320-211, -212, -214, -231, -232, and -233 airplanes: Messier-Bugatti-Dowty Service Bulletin 200-32-315, dated April 24, 2015. (ii) For Model A321 series airplanes: Messier-Bugatti-Dowty Service Bulletin 201-32-63, dated April 24, 2015. (2) Replace the MLG side stay assembly with a side stay assembly that has been modified in accordance with paragraph (g)(1) of this AD. Do the replacement 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). Note 1 to paragraph (g)(2) of this AD: Additional guidance for the replacement can be found in Chapter 32 of the Airbus A318/A319/ A320/A321 Aircraft Maintenance Manual. (h) Unaffected Airplanes An airplane on which Airbus modification (mod) 156646, Airbus mod 161202, or Airbus mod 161346 has been embodied in production is not affected by the requirements of paragraph (g) of this AD, provided it is determined that no part having a part number identified as listed in figure 1 to paragraphs (g), (h), and (i) of this AD, has been installed on that airplane since the date [[Page 62037]] of issuance of the original certificate of airworthiness or the original export certificate of airworthiness. A review of maintenance records is acceptable to make this determination, provided that these records are accurate and can be relied upon to conclusively make that determination. (i) Parts Installation Prohibition As of the effective date of this AD, do not install on any airplane, an MLG side stay assembly having a part number, with the strike number not cancelled, as identified in figure 1 to paragraphs (g), (h), and (i) of this AD, unless it has been modified in accordance with the requirements of paragraph (g) of this AD. Figure 1 to Paragraphs (g), (h), and (i) of This AD--Affected MLG Side Stay Assemblies ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Affected part numbers (the `xxx' Models used in this figure Strike number can be any 3-digit not cancelled combination) ------------------------------------------------------------------------ A318-111, -112, -121, and -122 201166001-xxx....... 12 airplanes; A319-111, -112, -113, - 201166002-xxx....... 12 114, -115, -131, -132, and -133 201166003-xxx....... 12 airplanes; A320-211, -212, -214, - 201166004-xxx....... 12 231, -232, and -233 airplanes. 201166005-xxx....... 12 201166006-xxx....... 12 201166007-xxx....... 12 201166008-xxx....... 12 201166009-xxx....... 12 201166010-xxx....... 12 201166011-xxx....... 12 201166012-xxx....... 12 201166013-000 12 through 201166013- 030 inclusive. 201166014-000 12 through 201166014- 030 inclusive. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ A321-111, -112, and -131 airplanes 201390001-000 15 through 201390001- 040 inclusive. 201390002-000 15 through 201390002- 040 inclusive. 201527001-000 15 through 201527001- 025 inclusive. 201527002-000 15 through 201527002- 025 inclusive. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ A321-211, -212, -213, -231, and - 201524001-000 15 232 airplanes. through 201524001- 035 inclusive. 201524002-000 15 through 201524002- 035 inclusive. 201660001-000 15 through 201660001- 030 inclusive. 201660002-000 15 through 201660002- 030 inclusive. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ (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: Sanjay Ralhan, Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057- 3356; telephone: 425-227-1405; fax: 425-227-1149. Information may be emailed to: [email protected]. 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 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. (k) Related Information (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA AD 2016-0018, dated January 19, 2016, for related information. You may examine the MCAI on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA- 2016-9071. (2) For service information identified in this AD, contact Airbus, Airworthiness Office--EIAS, 1 Rond Point Maurice Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone: +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax: +33 5 61 93 44 51; email: [email protected]; Internet: http://www.airbus.com. 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 19, 2016. Dorr M. Anderson, Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2016-21282 Filed 9-7-16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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Issued in Renton, Washington, on August account.airworth-eas@airbus.com; A320, and A321 series airplanes. The
24, 2016. Internet: http://www.airbus.com. You MCAI states:
John P. Piccola, Jr., may view this referenced service During studies for a new landing gear
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane information at the FAA, Transport design, it was discovered that the single-
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue locked upper and lower cardan joints of the
[FR Doc. 2016–21147 Filed 9–7–16; 8:45 am] SW., Renton, WA. For information on MLG do not comply with the certification
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P the availability of this material at the specifications of (CS), (formerly Joint
FAA, call 425 227–1221. Aviation Requirements (JAR)) Part 25.607.
This condition, if not corrected, could lead
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Examining the AD Docket to MLG side stay locking failure that, during
take-off and landing, may result in damage to
You may examine the AD docket on
Federal Aviation Administration the aeroplane and detrimental effect on safe
the Internet at http:// flight.
www.regulations.gov by searching for To address this potential unsafe condition,
14 CFR Part 39 and locating Docket No. FAA–2016– the MLG manufacturer developed a
[Docket No. FAA–2016–9071; Directorate 9071; or in person at the Docket modification to change the single-locked
Identifier 2016–NM–019–AD] Management Facility between 9 a.m. MLG joint into a double-locked one. This
and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, modification is available for in-service
RIN 2120–AA64 application through Messier-Bugatti-Dowty
except Federal holidays. The AD docket
contains this proposed AD, the (MBD) Service Bulletin (SB) 200–32–315 or
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SB 201–32–63, or Airbus SB A320–32–1429.
Airplanes regulatory evaluation, any comments
For the reasons described above, this
received, and other information. The [EASA] AD requires modification or
AGENCY: Federal Aviation street address for the Docket Operations replacement of the MLG side stay assemblies
Administration (FAA), DOT. office (telephone: 800–647–5527) is in to introduce the double locking of the MLG
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking the ADDRESSES section. Comments will upper and lower cardan joints.
(NPRM). be available in the AD docket shortly
after receipt. You may examine the MCAI in the
SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new AD docket on the Internet at http://
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain www.regulations.gov by searching for
Sanjay Ralhan, Aerospace Engineer,
Airbus Model A318, A319, A320, and and locating Docket No. FAA–2016–
International Branch, ANM–116,
A321 series airplanes. This proposed 9071.
Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA,
AD was prompted by an evaluation by 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA Related Service Information Under 1
the design approval holder (DAH) 98057–3356; telephone: 425–227–1405; CFR Part 51
which indicates that the main landing fax: 425–227–1149.
gear (MLG) does not comply with We have reviewed the following
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
certification specifications, which could service information. The service
result in a locking failure of the MLG Comments Invited information describes procedures for
side stay. This proposed AD would modifying the MLG side stay assembly.
We invite you to send any written
require modification or replacement of • Airbus Service Bulletin A320–32–
relevant data, views, or arguments about
certain MLG side stay assemblies. We 1429, dated September 10, 2015.
this proposed AD. Send your comments
are proposing this AD to prevent
possible collapse of the MLG during
to an address listed under the • Messier-Bugatti-Dowty Service
ADDRESSES section. Include ‘‘Docket No. Bulletin 200–32–315, dated April 24,
takeoff and landing.
FAA–2016–9071; Directorate Identifier 2015.
DATES: We must receive comments on 2016–NM–019–AD’’ at the beginning of
this proposed AD by October 24, 2016. • Messier-Bugatti-Dowty Service
your comments. We specifically invite
Bulletin 201–32–63, dated April 24,
ADDRESSES: You may send comments by comments on the overall regulatory,
2015.
any of the following methods: economic, environmental, and energy
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to aspects of this proposed AD. We will This service information is reasonably
http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the consider all comments received by the available because the interested parties
instructions for submitting comments. closing date and may amend this have access to it through their normal
• Fax: 202–493–2251. proposed AD based on those comments. course of business or by the means
• Mail: U.S. Department of We will post all comments we identified in the ADDRESSES section.
Transportation, Docket Operations, M– receive, without change, to http:// FAA’s Determination and Requirements
30, West Building Ground Floor, Room www.regulations.gov, including any of This Proposed AD
W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., personal information you provide. We
Washington, DC 20590. will also post a report summarizing each This product has been approved by
• Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of substantive verbal contact we receive the aviation authority of another
Transportation, Docket Operations, M– about this proposed AD. country, and is approved for operation
30, West Building Ground Floor, Room in the United States. Pursuant to our
W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Discussion bilateral agreement with the State of
Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 The European Aviation Safety Agency Design Authority, we have been notified
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p.m., Monday through Friday, except (EASA), which is the Technical Agent of the unsafe condition described in the
Federal holidays. for the Member States of the European MCAI and service information
For service information identified in Union, has issued EASA AD 2016–0018, referenced above. We are proposing this
this NPRM, contact Airbus, dated January 19, 2016 (referred to after AD because we evaluated all pertinent
Airworthiness Office—EIAS, 1 Rond this as the Mandatory Continuing information and determined an unsafe
Point Maurice Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Airworthiness Information, or ‘‘the condition exists and is likely to exist or
Cedex, France; telephone: +33 5 61 93 MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe condition develop on other products of the same
36 96; fax: +33 5 61 93 44 51; email: for certain Airbus Model A318, A319, type design.
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Differences Between This Proposed AD • Messier-Bugatti-Dowty Service the applicable Messier-Bugatti-Dowty
and the MCAI or Service Information Bulletin 200–32–315, dated April 24, service information.
The MCAI allows modification to the 2015;
Costs of Compliance
MLG in accordance with the following • Messier-Bugatti-Dowty Service
Airbus service information or the Bulletin 201–32–63, dated April 24, We estimate that this proposed AD
applicable Messier-Bugatti-Dowty 2015. affects 959 airplanes of U.S. registry.
service information: This proposed AD would require that
We estimate the following costs to
• Airbus Service Bulletin A320–32– the MLG be modified in accordance
comply with this proposed AD:
1429, dated September 10, 2015; with the Airbus service information and
ESTIMATED COSTS
Cost per Cost on
Action Labor cost Parts cost product U.S. operators
Replacement or Modification .......................... 9 work-hour × $85 per hour = $765 ............... $14,104 $14,869 $14,259,371
Authority for This Rulemaking List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 does not comply with certification
specifications, which could result in a
Title 49 of the United States Code Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation locking failure of the MLG side stay. We are
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue safety, Incorporation by reference, issuing this AD to prevent possible collapse
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, Safety. of the MLG during takeoff and landing.
section 106, describes the authority of The Proposed Amendment (f) Compliance
the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII:
Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more Accordingly, under the authority Comply with this AD within the
delegated to me by the Administrator, compliance times specified, unless already
detail the scope of the Agency’s done.
authority. the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part
We are issuing this rulemaking under 39 as follows: (g) Modification or Replacement
the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII, Within 66 months after the effective date
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS of this AD, accomplish the action specified
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701:
DIRECTIVES in paragraph (g)(1) or (g)(2) of this AD.
General requirements.’’ Under that
section, Congress charges the FAA with (1) Modify each MLG side stay assembly
■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 having a part number listed in figure 1 to
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in continues to read as follows: paragraphs (g), (h), and (i) of this AD, in
air commerce by prescribing regulations accordance with the Accomplishment
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
for practices, methods, and procedures Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A320–
the Administrator finds necessary for § 39.13 [Amended] 32–1429, dated September 10, 2015, and the
safety in air commerce. This regulation ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding service information specified in paragraph
is within the scope of that authority the following new Airworthiness (g)(1)(i) or (g)(1)(ii) of this AD, as applicable.
because it addresses an unsafe condition (i) For Model A318 series airplanes; Model
Directive (AD):
that is likely to exist or develop on A319 series airplanes; Model A320–211,
products identified in this rulemaking Airbus: Docket No. FAA–2016–9071; –212, –214, –231, –232, and –233 airplanes:
Directorate Identifier 2016–NM–019–AD. Messier-Bugatti-Dowty Service Bulletin 200–
action.
32–315, dated April 24, 2015.
(a) Comments Due Date
Regulatory Findings (ii) For Model A321 series airplanes:
We must receive comments by October 24, Messier-Bugatti-Dowty Service Bulletin 201–
We determined that this proposed AD 2016. 32–63, dated April 24, 2015.
would not have federalism implications (2) Replace the MLG side stay assembly
(b) Affected ADs
under Executive Order 13132. This with a side stay assembly that has been
proposed AD would not have a None modified in accordance with paragraph (g)(1)
substantial direct effect on the States, on (c) Applicability of this AD. Do the replacement using a
the relationship between the national method approved by the Manager,
This AD applies to the airplanes identified International Branch, ANM–116, Transport
Government and the States, or on the in paragraphs (c)(1), (c)(2), (c)(3), and (c)(4) Airplane Directorate, FAA; or The European
distribution of power and of this AD, certificated in any category, all Aviation Safety Agency (EASA); or Airbus’s
responsibilities among the various manufacturer serial numbers. EASA Design Organization Approval (DOA).
levels of government. (1) Airbus Model A318–111, –112, –121,
and –122 airplanes. Note 1 to paragraph (g)(2) of this AD:
For the reasons discussed above, I Additional guidance for the replacement can
certify this proposed regulation: (2) Airbus Model A319–111, –112, –113,
–114, –115, –131, –132, and –133 airplanes. be found in Chapter 32 of the Airbus A318/
1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory A319/A320/A321 Aircraft Maintenance
(3) Airbus Model A320–211, –212, –214,
action’’ under Executive Order 12866; –231, –232, and –233 airplanes. Manual.
2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the (4) Airbus Model A321–111, –112, –131,
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures (h) Unaffected Airplanes
–211, –212, –213, –231, and –232 airplanes.
mstockstill on DSK3G9T082PROD with PROPOSALS
(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); An airplane on which Airbus modification
(d) Subject (mod) 156646, Airbus mod 161202, or Airbus
3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in
Alaska; and Air Transport Association (ATA) of mod 161346 has been embodied in
America Code 32, Landing Gear. production is not affected by the
4. Will not have a significant requirements of paragraph (g) of this AD,
economic impact, positive or negative, (e) Reason provided it is determined that no part having
on a substantial number of small entities This AD was prompted by an evaluation by a part number identified as listed in figure 1
under the criteria of the Regulatory the design approval holder (DAH) which to paragraphs (g), (h), and (i) of this AD, has
Flexibility Act. indicates that the main landing gear (MLG) been installed on that airplane since the date
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of issuance of the original certificate of records are accurate and can be relied upon assembly having a part number, with the
airworthiness or the original export to conclusively make that determination. strike number not cancelled, as identified in
certificate of airworthiness. A review of figure 1 to paragraphs (g), (h), and (i) of this
(i) Parts Installation Prohibition AD, unless it has been modified in
maintenance records is acceptable to make
this determination, provided that these As of the effective date of this AD, do not accordance with the requirements of
install on any airplane, an MLG side stay paragraph (g) of this AD.
FIGURE 1 TO PARAGRAPHS (g), (h), AND (i) OF THIS AD—AFFECTED MLG SIDE STAY ASSEMBLIES
Strike
Affected part numbers (the ‘xxx’ used in this figure can be any
Models number not
3-digit combination) cancelled
A318–111, –112, –121, and –122 airplanes; A319–111, –112, 201166001–xxx .......................................................................... 12
–113, –114, –115, –131, –132, and –133 airplanes; A320– 201166002–xxx .......................................................................... 12
211, –212, –214, –231, –232, and –233 airplanes. 201166003–xxx .......................................................................... 12
201166004–xxx .......................................................................... 12
201166005–xxx .......................................................................... 12
201166006–xxx .......................................................................... 12
201166007–xxx .......................................................................... 12
201166008–xxx .......................................................................... 12
201166009–xxx .......................................................................... 12
201166010–xxx .......................................................................... 12
201166011–xxx .......................................................................... 12
201166012–xxx .......................................................................... 12
201166013–000 through 201166013–030 inclusive .................. 12
201166014–000 through 201166014–030 inclusive .................. 12
A321–111, –112, and –131 airplanes ........................................ 201390001–000 through 201390001–040 inclusive .................. 15
201390002–000 through 201390002–040 inclusive .................. 15
201527001–000 through 201527001–025 inclusive .................. 15
201527002–000 through 201527002–025 inclusive .................. 15
A321–211, –212, –213, –231, and –232 airplanes .................... 201524001–000 through 201524001–035 inclusive .................. 15
201524002–000 through 201524002–035 inclusive .................. 15
201660001–000 through 201660001–030 inclusive .................. 15
201660002–000 through 201660002–030 inclusive .................. 15
(j) Other FAA AD Provisions by the DOA, the approval must include the information on the availability of this
The following provisions also apply to this DOA-authorized signature. material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221.
AD: (3) Required for Compliance (RC): If any
Issued in Renton, Washington, on August
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance service information contains procedures or
19, 2016.
(AMOCs): The Manager, International tests that are identified as RC, those
procedures and tests must be done to comply Dorr M. Anderson,
Branch, ANM–116, Transport Airplane
with this AD; any procedures or tests that are Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
Directorate, FAA, has the authority to
not identified as RC are recommended. Those Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested
procedures and tests that are not identified [FR Doc. 2016–21282 Filed 9–7–16; 8:45 am]
using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19.
as RC may be deviated from using accepted
In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
methods in accordance with the operator’s
request to your principal inspector or local maintenance or inspection program without
Flight Standards District Office, as obtaining approval of an AMOC, provided
appropriate. If sending information directly the procedures and tests identified as RC can DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
to the International Branch, send it to ATTN: be done and the airplane can be put back in
Sanjay Ralhan, Aerospace Engineer, an airworthy condition. Any substitutions or Federal Aviation Administration
International Branch, ANM–116, Transport changes to procedures or tests identified as
Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind RC require approval of an AMOC. 14 CFR Part 39
Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356;
telephone: 425–227–1405; fax: 425–227– (k) Related Information [Docket No. FAA–2016–9000; Directorate
1149. Information may be emailed to: 9- (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Identifier 2016–CE–027–AD]
ANM-116-AMOC-REQUESTS@faa.gov. Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA AD RIN 2120–AA64
Before using any approved AMOC, notify 2016–0018, dated January 19, 2016, for
your appropriate principal inspector, or related information. You may examine the Airworthiness Directives; Various
lacking a principal inspector, the manager of MCAI on the Internet at http:// Aircraft Equipped With BRP-
the local flight standards district office/ www.regulations.gov by searching for and
certificate holding district office. The AMOC locating Docket No. FAA–2016–9071.
Powertrain GmbH & Co KG 912 A
approval letter must specifically reference (2) For service information identified in Series Engine
mstockstill on DSK3G9T082PROD with PROPOSALS
this AD. this AD, contact Airbus, Airworthiness AGENCY: Federal Aviation
(2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any Office—EIAS, 1 Rond Point Maurice
requirement in this AD to obtain corrective Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France;
Administration (FAA), Department of
actions from a manufacturer, the action must telephone: +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax: +33 5 61 Transportation (DOT).
be accomplished using a method approved 93 44 51; email: account.airworth-eas@ ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
by the Manager, International Branch, ANM– airbus.com; Internet: http://www.airbus.com. (NPRM).
116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or You may view this service information at the
The European Aviation Safety Agency FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new
(EASA); or Airbus’s EASA DOA. If approved Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For airworthiness directive (AD) for various
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| Contact | Sanjay Ralhan, Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; telephone: 425-227-1405; fax: 425-227-1149. | |
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