81 FR 64080 - Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Defense and Space S.A. (Formerly Known as Construcciones Aeronauticas, S.A.) Airplanes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 181 (September 19, 2016)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 181 (September 19, 2016)
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[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 181 (Monday, September 19, 2016)] [Proposed Rules] [Pages 64080-64083] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2016-22434] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2016-9109; Directorate Identifier 2016-NM-011-AD] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Defense and Space S.A. (Formerly Known as Construcciones Aeronauticas, S.A.) Airplanes AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: We propose to supersede Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2013-23- 02, for all Airbus Defense and Space S.A. Model CN-235, CN-235-100, CN- 235-200, CN-235-300, and C-295 airplanes. AD 2013-23-02 currently requires an inspection of the feeder cables of certain fuel booster pumps for damage (including, but not limited to, signs of electrical arcing and fuel leaks), and replacement if necessary. Since we issued AD 2013-23-02, we have determined that a modification is necessary to address the identified unsafe condition. This proposed AD would retain the requirements of AD 2013-23-02 and would also require modification of the electrical installation of the fuel booster pumps. We are proposing this AD to prevent damage to certain fuel booster pumps, which could create an ignition source in the fuel tank vapor space, and result in a fuel tank explosion and consequent loss of the airplane. DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by November 3, 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 EADS CASA (Airbus Defense and Space), Services/Engineering Support, Avenida de [[Page 64081]] Arag[oacute]n 404, 28022 Madrid, Spain; telephone: +34 91 585 55 84; fax: +34 91 585 31 27; email: [email protected]. 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- 9109; 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: Shahram Daneshmandi, Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; telephone: 425-227-1112; 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-2016-9109; Directorate Identifier 2016-NM-011-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 On October 31, 2013, we issued AD 2013-23-02, Amendment 39-17657 (78 FR 68688, November 15, 2013) (``AD 2013-23-02''). AD 2013-23-02 requires actions intended to address an unsafe condition on all Airbus Defense and Space S.A. Model CN-235, CN-235-100, CN-235-200, CN-235- 300, and C-295 airplanes. Since we issued AD 2013-23-02, we have determined that a modification of the fuel booster pump is necessary to address the identified unsafe condition. The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical Agent for the Member States of the European Union, has issued EASA AD 2016-0014, dated January 14, 2016 (referred to after this as the Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or ``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for all Airbus Defense and Space S.A. Model CN-235, CN-235-100, CN-235-200, CN-235-300, and C-295 airplanes. The MCAI states: An occurrence with a CN-235 aeroplane was reported, involving an in-flight problem with the fuel transfer system. The results of the subsequent investigation revealed damage on the fuel booster pump electrical feeding cable and some burn marks on the pump body and plate (fairing) at the external side of the fuel tank; confirmed electrical arcing between the wire and pump body; and revealed fuel leakage onto the affected wire. This condition, if not detected and corrected, could create an ignition source in the fuel tank vapour space, possibly resulting in a fuel tank explosion and loss of the aeroplane. To address this potential unsafe condition, EADS CASA (Airbus Military) issued All Operators Letter (AOL) 235-025 and AOL 295-025, providing inspection instructions for the affected fuel booster pumps, Part Number (P/N) 1C12-34 and P/N 1C12-46. Consequently, EASA issued AD 2013-0186 [which corresponds to FAA AD 2013-23-02] to require a one-time [detailed visual] inspection of the affected fuel booster pumps to detect damage and, depending on findings, replacement of the fuel booster pump. That [EASA] AD also required reporting of all findings to EADS CASA for evaluation. Since that [EASA] AD was issued, Airbus Defence and Space (D&S) developed [a] modification of the fuel boost pump electrical installation, available for in-service application through Airbus D&S Service Bulletin (SB) 235-28-0023. That modification involves improved protection of the output of affected fuel pump harness avoiding undesired electrical contacts and preventing potential arcing between the affected harness and metallic parts of the fuel boost cover. For the reasons described above this [EASA] AD partially retains the requirements of EASA AD 2013-0186, which is superseded, and requires modification of the fuel pump electrical installation. 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- 9109. Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 EADS CASA has issued Airbus Defense and Space Service Bulletin SB- 235-28-0023C, Revision 01, dated October 27, 2015. The service information describes procedures for modification of the fuel booster pumps. 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 Affected Airplanes for Paragraph (i) of This AD Paragraph (3) of the MCAI specifies a modification for all airplanes. However, the MCAI only specifies service information for Airbus Defense and Space S.A. Model CN-235, CN-235-100, CN-235-200, and CN-235-300 airplanes. We have determined that this modification only applies to Airbus Defense and Space S.A. Model CN-235, CN-235-100, CN- 235-200, and CN-235-300 airplanes. Therefore, in paragraph (i) of this proposed AD we have identified Airbus Defense and Space S.A. Model CN- 235, CN-235-100, CN-235-200, and CN-235-300 airplanes. Costs of Compliance We estimate that this proposed AD affects 35 airplanes of U.S. registry. The actions required by AD 2013-23-02, and retained in this proposed AD take about 4 work-hours per product, at an average labor rate of $85 per work-hour. Based on these figures, the estimated cost of the actions that are required by AD 2013-23-02 is $340 per product. We also estimate that it would take about 8 work-hours per product to comply with the basic requirements of this proposed AD. The average labor rate is $85 per work-hour. Required parts would cost about $1,802 per product. Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of this proposed AD on [[Page 64082]] U.S. operators to be $86,870, or $2,482 per product. In addition, we estimate that any necessary follow-on actions would take about 3 work-hours and require parts costing $16,080, for a cost of $16,335 per product. We have no way of determining the number of aircraft that might need this action. 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 removing Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2013-23-02, Amendment 39-17657 (78 FR 68688, November 15, 2013), and adding the following new AD: Airbus Defense and Space S.A. (formerly known as Construcciones Aeronauticas, S.A.): Docket No. FAA-2016-9109; Directorate Identifier 2016-NM-011-AD. (a) Comments Due Date We must receive comments by November 3, 2016. (b) Affected ADs This AD replaces AD 2013-23-02, Amendment 39-17657 (78 FR 68688, November 15, 2013) (``AD 2013-23-02''). (c) Applicability This AD applies to Airbus Defense and Space S.A. (formerly known as Construcciones Aeronauticas, S.A.) Model CN-235, CN-235-100, CN- 235-200, CN-235-300, and C-295 airplanes, certificated in any category, all manufacturer serial numbers. (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 28, Fuel. (e) Reason This AD was prompted by a report of an in-flight problem with the fuel transfer system. We are issuing this AD to prevent damage to certain fuel booster pumps, which could create an ignition source in the fuel tank vapor space, and result in a fuel tank explosion and consequent loss of the airplane. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Retained Inspection of the Feeder Cables of Certain Fuel Booster Pumps With No Changes This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (g) of AD 2013-23-02, with no changes. Within the times specified in paragraph (g)(1) or (g)(2) of this AD, as applicable: Perform a detailed visual inspection for damage (including, but not limited to, signs of electrical arcing and fuel leaks) of the electrical feeder cables of each fuel booster pump having part number (P/N) 1C12-34 or 1C12- 46, in accordance with the instructions of Airbus Military All Operator Letter 235-025, dated July 29, 2013 (for Model CN-235 airplanes); or Airbus Military All Operator Letter 295-025, Revision 01, dated August 1, 2013 (for Model C-295 airplanes). (1) For each fuel booster pump that has not been replaced as of December 2, 2013 (the effective date of AD 2013-23-02): Prior to the accumulation of 300 total flight hours or within 5 flight cycles after December 2, 2013, whichever occurs later. (2) For each fuel booster pump that has been replaced as of December 2, 2013 (the effective date of AD 2013-23-02): Within 300 flight hours since the most recent fuel booster pump replacement, or within 5 flight cycles after December 2, 2013, whichever occurs later. (h) Retained Replacement of Affected Fuel Boost Pumps With No Changes This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (h) of AD 2013-23-02, with no changes. If any damage (including, but not limited to, signs of electrical arcing and fuel leaks) is found during the inspection required by paragraph (g) of this AD: Within the time specified in paragraph (h)(1) or (h)(2) of this AD, replace the affected fuel booster pump with a serviceable pump, in accordance with Airbus Military All Operator Letter 235-025, dated July 29, 2013 (for Model CN-235 airplanes); or Airbus Military All Operator Letter 295-025, Revision 01, dated August 1, 2013 (for Model C-295 airplanes). (1) Before further flight. (2) Within 10 days following the inspection, provided that the airplane is operated under the conditions specified in Airbus Military All Operator Letter 235-025, dated July 29, 2013 (for Model CN-235 airplanes); or Airbus Military All Operator Letter 295-025, Revision 01, dated August 1, 2013 (for Model C-295 airplanes). (i) New Requirement of This AD: Modification of the Fuel Booster Pumps For Airbus Defense and Space S.A. Model CN-235, CN-235-100, CN- 235-200, and CN-235-300 airplanes: Within 12 months after the effective date of this AD, modify the electrical installation of the fuel booster pumps, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Defense and Space Service Bulletin SB-235-28- 0023C, Revision 01, dated October 27, 2015. Accomplishing the modification terminates the requirements of paragraphs (g) and (h) of this AD for that airplane. (j) Credit for Previous Actions This paragraph provides credit for actions required by paragraph (i) of this AD, if those actions were performed before the effective date of this AD using Airbus EADS CASA Service Bulletin SB-235-28- 0023, dated March 14, 2014. (k) Other FAA AD Provisions The following provisions also apply to this AD: (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your request to your principal inspector or local [[Page 64083]] Flight Standards District Office, as appropriate. If sending information directly to the International Branch, send it to ATTN: Shahram Daneshmandi, Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, ANM- 116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; telephone: 425-227-1112; 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: As of the effective date of this AD, for any requirement in this AD to obtain corrective actions from a manufacturer, the action must be accomplished using a method approved by the Manager, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA); or EADS CASA's EASA Design Organization Approval (DOA). If approved by the DOA, the approval must include the DOA-authorized signature. (l) Related Information (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information (MCAI) European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD 2016-0014, dated January 14, 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-2016-9109. (2) For service information identified in this AD, contact EADS CASA (Airbus Defense and Space), Services/Engineering Support, Avenida de Arag[oacute]n 404, 28022 Madrid, Spain; telephone: +34 91 585 55 84; fax: +34 91 585 31 27; email: [email protected]. 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 September 12, 2016. Michael Kaszycki, Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2016-22434 Filed 9-16-16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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an agency to certify a rule, in lieu of (1) The third party debt is a line of DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
preparing an IRFA, if the rulemaking is credit with maximum availability
not expected to have a significant limited to the lesser of: Federal Aviation Administration
economic impact on a substantial (i) 20% of Regulatory Capital; or
number of small entities. 14 CFR Part 39
This proposed rule would affect the (ii) Total unfunded binding
[Docket No. FAA–2016–9109; Directorate
existing five Early Stage SBICs, as well commitments from Institutional
Identifier 2016–NM–011–AD]
as all potential applicants, all of which Investors minus any such commitments
are small entities. Although SBA is used to fund the Interest Reserve under RIN 2120–AA64
seeking to expand the number of § 107.1181.
participants, because of the limited Airworthiness Directives; Airbus
(2) The term of the line of credit does Defense and Space S.A. (Formerly
amount of available leverage, even with not exceed 24 months, but may be
future growth, the number of affected Known as Construcciones
renewable, provided that each renewal Aeronauticas, S.A.) Airplanes
small entities will still be relatively low. does not exceed 24 months and you are
SBA has determined that the impact on AGENCY: Federal Aviation
in compliance with the conditions of
entities affected by the rule will not be Administration (FAA), DOT.
this paragraph (b).
significant. Because SBA’s subsidy ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
model already takes into account Early (3) The line of credit is held by a
(NPRM).
Stage SBICs and the proposed rule does federally regulated financial institution.
not impact the current annual fee (4) All borrowings under the line of SUMMARY: We propose to supersede
needed to keep the Debenture program credit: Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2013–23–
at a zero subsidy cost, no cost impacts 02, for all Airbus Defense and Space
are expected. (i) Are not secured third-party debt, as
S.A. Model CN–235, CN–235–100, CN–
that term is defined in § 107.550(a);
List of Subjects in 13 CFR Part 107 235–200, CN–235–300, and C–295
(ii) Are for the purpose of maintaining airplanes. AD 2013–23–02 currently
Examination fees, Investment your operating liquidity or providing requires an inspection of the feeder
companies, Loan programs-business, funds for a particular Financing of a cables of certain fuel booster pumps for
Licensing fees, Small businesses. Small Business; damage (including, but not limited to,
For the reasons stated in the (iii) Must be fully repaid within 90 signs of electrical arcing and fuel leaks),
preamble, SBA proposes to amend part and replacement if necessary. Since we
days after the date they are drawn; and
107 of title 13 of the Code of Federal issued AD 2013–23–02, we have
Regulations as follows: (iv) Must be fully paid off for at least determined that a modification is
30 consecutive days during your fiscal necessary to address the identified
PART 107—SMALL BUSINESS year. unsafe condition. This proposed AD
INVESTMENT COMPANIES ■ 5. Amend § 107.1150 by revising would retain the requirements of AD
■ 1. The authority citation for part 107 paragraphs (c)(1) and (c)(3)(ii), to read as 2013–23–02 and would also require
is revised to read as follows: follows: modification of the electrical
installation of the fuel booster pumps.
Authority: 15 U.S.C. 681, 683, 687(c), 687b, § 107.1150 Maximum amount of Leverage We are proposing this AD to prevent
687d, 687g, and 687m. for a Section 301(c) Licensee. damage to certain fuel booster pumps,
§ 107.310 [Removed and Reserved] * * * * * which could create an ignition source in
■ 2. Remove and reserve § 107.310. (c) * * * the fuel tank vapor space, and result in
■ 3. Revise § 107.320(b) to read as a fuel tank explosion and consequent
(1) The total amount of any and all loss of the airplane.
follows:
Leverage commitments you receive from
DATES: We must receive comments on
§ 107.320 Evaluation of Early Stage SBICs. SBA shall not exceed 100 percent of this proposed AD by November 3, 2016.
* * * * * your highest Regulatory Capital or $75
ADDRESSES: You may send comments by
(b) The geographic location of million, whichever is less;
any of the following methods:
projected investments based on the * * * * * • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to
applicant’s business plan.
■ 4. Revise § 107.565 to read as follows: (3) * * * http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the
(ii) $75 million. instructions for submitting comments.
§ 107.565 Restrictions on third-party debt • Fax: 202–493–2251.
of Early Stage SBICs. * * * * * • Mail: U.S. Department of
(a) General. If you are an Early Stage Dated: August 26, 2016. Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
SBIC and you have outstanding Maria Contreras-Sweet, 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
Leverage or a Leverage commitment, W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
Administrator.
you must get SBA’s prior written Washington, DC 20590.
[FR Doc. 2016–21509 Filed 9–16–16; 8:45 am]
approval to have, incur, or refinance any • Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of
third-party debt other than accounts BILLING CODE 8025–01–P Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
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payable from routine business 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
operations, unless such debt satisfies W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
the conditions in paragraph (b) of this Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5
section. p.m., Monday through Friday, except
(b) Qualified line of credit. Without Federal holidays.
obtaining SBA’s prior written approval, For service information identified in
an Early Stage SBICs may have, incur, this NPRM, contact EADS CASA
or refinance third party debt that meets (Airbus Defense and Space), Services/
all of the following conditions: Engineering Support, Avenida de
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Aragón 404, 28022 Madrid, Spain; 100, CN–235–200, CN–235–300, and C– Related Service Information Under 1
telephone: +34 91 585 55 84; fax: +34 91 295 airplanes. CFR Part 51
585 31 27; email: Since we issued AD 2013–23–02, we EADS CASA has issued Airbus
MTA.TechnicalService@Airbus.com. have determined that a modification of Defense and Space Service Bulletin SB–
You may view this referenced service the fuel booster pump is necessary to 235–28–0023C, Revision 01, dated
information at the FAA, Transport address the identified unsafe condition. October 27, 2015. The service
Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue information describes procedures for
SW., Renton, WA. For information on The European Aviation Safety Agency
(EASA), which is the Technical Agent modification of the fuel booster pumps.
the availability of this material at the This service information is reasonably
FAA, call 425–227–1221. for the Member States of the European
Union, has issued EASA AD 2016–0014, available because the interested parties
Examining the AD Docket dated January 14, 2016 (referred to after have access to it through their normal
this as the Mandatory Continuing course of business or by the means
You may examine the AD docket on identified in the ADDRESSES section.
the Internet at http:// Airworthiness Information, or ‘‘the
www.regulations.gov by searching for MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe condition FAA’s Determination and Requirements
and locating Docket No. FAA–2016– for all Airbus Defense and Space S.A. of This Proposed AD
9109; or in person at the Docket Model CN–235, CN–235–100, CN–235– This product has been approved by
Management Facility between 9 a.m. 200, CN–235–300, and C–295 airplanes. the aviation authority of another
and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, The MCAI states: country, and is approved for operation
except Federal holidays. The AD docket An occurrence with a CN–235 aeroplane in the United States. Pursuant to our
contains this proposed AD, the was reported, involving an in-flight problem bilateral agreement with the State of
regulatory evaluation, any comments with the fuel transfer system. The results of Design Authority, we have been notified
received, and other information. The the subsequent investigation revealed of the unsafe condition described in the
street address for the Docket Operations damage on the fuel booster pump electrical MCAI and service information
office (telephone: 800–647–5527) is in feeding cable and some burn marks on the referenced above. We are proposing this
the ADDRESSES section. Comments will pump body and plate (fairing) at the external AD because we evaluated all pertinent
be available in the AD docket shortly side of the fuel tank; confirmed electrical information and determined an unsafe
after receipt. arcing between the wire and pump body; and condition exists and is likely to exist or
revealed fuel leakage onto the affected wire. develop on other products of these same
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: This condition, if not detected and
Shahram Daneshmandi, Aerospace type designs.
corrected, could create an ignition source in
Engineer, International Branch, ANM– the fuel tank vapour space, possibly resulting Clarification of Affected Airplanes for
116, Transport Airplane Directorate, in a fuel tank explosion and loss of the Paragraph (i) of This AD
FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, aeroplane. Paragraph (3) of the MCAI specifies a
WA 98057–3356; telephone: 425–227– To address this potential unsafe condition,
modification for all airplanes. However,
1112; fax: 425–227–1149. EADS CASA (Airbus Military) issued All
the MCAI only specifies service
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Operators Letter (AOL) 235–025 and AOL
information for Airbus Defense and
295–025, providing inspection instructions
Comments Invited for the affected fuel booster pumps, Part
Space S.A. Model CN–235, CN–235–
Number (P/N) 1C12–34 and P/N 1C12–46. 100, CN–235–200, and CN–235–300
We invite you to send any written airplanes. We have determined that this
relevant data, views, or arguments about Consequently, EASA issued AD 2013–0186
[which corresponds to FAA AD 2013–23–02] modification only applies to Airbus
this proposed AD. Send your comments Defense and Space S.A. Model CN–235,
to require a one-time [detailed visual]
to an address listed under the CN–235–100, CN–235–200, and CN–
inspection of the affected fuel booster pumps
ADDRESSES section. Include ‘‘Docket No. 235–300 airplanes. Therefore, in
to detect damage and, depending on findings,
FAA–2016–9109; Directorate Identifier replacement of the fuel booster pump. That paragraph (i) of this proposed AD we
2016–NM–011–AD’’ at the beginning of [EASA] AD also required reporting of all have identified Airbus Defense and
your comments. We specifically invite findings to EADS CASA for evaluation. Space S.A. Model CN–235, CN–235–
comments on the overall regulatory, Since that [EASA] AD was issued, Airbus 100, CN–235–200, and CN–235–300
economic, environmental, and energy Defence and Space (D&S) developed [a] airplanes.
aspects of this proposed AD. We will modification of the fuel boost pump
consider all comments received by the electrical installation, available for in-service Costs of Compliance
closing date and may amend this application through Airbus D&S Service We estimate that this proposed AD
proposed AD based on those comments. Bulletin (SB) 235–28–0023. That affects 35 airplanes of U.S. registry.
We will post all comments we modification involves improved protection of The actions required by AD 2013–23–
receive, without change, to http:// the output of affected fuel pump harness 02, and retained in this proposed AD
www.regulations.gov, including any avoiding undesired electrical contacts and take about 4 work-hours per product, at
personal information you provide. We preventing potential arcing between the an average labor rate of $85 per work-
affected harness and metallic parts of the fuel
will also post a report summarizing each hour. Based on these figures, the
boost cover.
substantive verbal contact we receive For the reasons described above this
estimated cost of the actions that are
about this proposed AD. required by AD 2013–23–02 is $340 per
asabaliauskas on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with PROPOSALS
[EASA] AD partially retains the requirements
of EASA AD 2013–0186, which is product.
Discussion We also estimate that it would take
superseded, and requires modification of the
On October 31, 2013, we issued AD fuel pump electrical installation. about 8 work-hours per product to
2013–23–02, Amendment 39–17657 (78 comply with the basic requirements of
FR 68688, November 15, 2013) (‘‘AD You may examine the MCAI in the this proposed AD. The average labor
2013–23–02’’). AD 2013–23–02 requires AD docket on the Internet at http:// rate is $85 per work-hour. Required
actions intended to address an unsafe www.regulations.gov by searching for parts would cost about $1,802 per
condition on all Airbus Defense and and locating Docket No. FAA–2016– product. Based on these figures, we
Space S.A. Model CN–235, CN–235– 9109. estimate the cost of this proposed AD on
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U.S. operators to be $86,870, or $2,482 the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part dated August 1, 2013 (for Model C–295
per product. 39 as follows: airplanes).
In addition, we estimate that any (1) For each fuel booster pump that has not
necessary follow-on actions would take PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS been replaced as of December 2, 2013 (the
DIRECTIVES effective date of AD 2013–23–02): Prior to the
about 3 work-hours and require parts accumulation of 300 total flight hours or
costing $16,080, for a cost of $16,335 within 5 flight cycles after December 2, 2013,
per product. We have no way of ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39
continues to read as follows: whichever occurs later.
determining the number of aircraft that (2) For each fuel booster pump that has
might need this action. Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. been replaced as of December 2, 2013 (the
effective date of AD 2013–23–02): Within 300
Authority for This Rulemaking § 39.13 [Amended] flight hours since the most recent fuel booster
Title 49 of the United States Code ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by pump replacement, or within 5 flight cycles
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue removing Airworthiness Directive (AD) after December 2, 2013, whichever occurs
2013–23–02, Amendment 39–17657 (78 later.
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I,
section 106, describes the authority of FR 68688, November 15, 2013), and (h) Retained Replacement of Affected Fuel
the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII: adding the following new AD: Boost Pumps With No Changes
Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more Airbus Defense and Space S.A. (formerly This paragraph restates the requirements of
detail the scope of the Agency’s known as Construcciones Aeronauticas, paragraph (h) of AD 2013–23–02, with no
authority. S.A.): Docket No. FAA–2016–9109; changes. If any damage (including, but not
We are issuing this rulemaking under Directorate Identifier 2016–NM–011–AD. limited to, signs of electrical arcing and fuel
the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII, leaks) is found during the inspection
(a) Comments Due Date
required by paragraph (g) of this AD: Within
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: We must receive comments by November the time specified in paragraph (h)(1) or
General requirements.’’ Under that 3, 2016. (h)(2) of this AD, replace the affected fuel
section, Congress charges the FAA with booster pump with a serviceable pump, in
(b) Affected ADs
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in accordance with Airbus Military All Operator
air commerce by prescribing regulations This AD replaces AD 2013–23–02, Letter 235–025, dated July 29, 2013 (for
for practices, methods, and procedures Amendment 39–17657 (78 FR 68688, Model CN–235 airplanes); or Airbus Military
November 15, 2013) (‘‘AD 2013–23–02’’). All Operator Letter 295–025, Revision 01,
the Administrator finds necessary for
safety in air commerce. This regulation (c) Applicability dated August 1, 2013 (for Model C–295
airplanes).
is within the scope of that authority This AD applies to Airbus Defense and (1) Before further flight.
because it addresses an unsafe condition Space S.A. (formerly known as (2) Within 10 days following the
that is likely to exist or develop on Construcciones Aeronauticas, S.A.) Model inspection, provided that the airplane is
products identified in this rulemaking CN–235, CN–235–100, CN–235–200, CN– operated under the conditions specified in
action. 235–300, and C–295 airplanes, certificated in Airbus Military All Operator Letter 235–025,
any category, all manufacturer serial dated July 29, 2013 (for Model CN–235
Regulatory Findings numbers. airplanes); or Airbus Military All Operator
We determined that this proposed AD (d) Subject Letter 295–025, Revision 01, dated August 1,
would not have federalism implications 2013 (for Model C–295 airplanes).
Air Transport Association (ATA) of
under Executive Order 13132. This America Code 28, Fuel. (i) New Requirement of This AD:
proposed AD would not have a Modification of the Fuel Booster Pumps
(e) Reason
substantial direct effect on the States, on For Airbus Defense and Space S.A. Model
the relationship between the national This AD was prompted by a report of an CN–235, CN–235–100, CN–235–200, and
Government and the States, or on the in-flight problem with the fuel transfer CN–235–300 airplanes: Within 12 months
system. We are issuing this AD to prevent after the effective date of this AD, modify the
distribution of power and
damage to certain fuel booster pumps, which electrical installation of the fuel booster
responsibilities among the various could create an ignition source in the fuel pumps, in accordance with the
levels of government. tank vapor space, and result in a fuel tank Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus
For the reasons discussed above, I explosion and consequent loss of the Defense and Space Service Bulletin SB–235–
certify this proposed regulation: airplane. 28–0023C, Revision 01, dated October 27,
1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory 2015. Accomplishing the modification
(f) Compliance
action’’ under Executive Order 12866; terminates the requirements of paragraphs (g)
2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the Comply with this AD within the and (h) of this AD for that airplane.
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures compliance times specified, unless already
done. (j) Credit for Previous Actions
(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979);
3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in (g) Retained Inspection of the Feeder Cables This paragraph provides credit for actions
of Certain Fuel Booster Pumps With No required by paragraph (i) of this AD, if those
Alaska; and actions were performed before the effective
4. Will not have a significant Changes
date of this AD using Airbus EADS CASA
economic impact, positive or negative, This paragraph restates the requirements of Service Bulletin SB–235–28–0023, dated
on a substantial number of small entities paragraph (g) of AD 2013–23–02, with no March 14, 2014.
under the criteria of the Regulatory changes. Within the times specified in
paragraph (g)(1) or (g)(2) of this AD, as (k) Other FAA AD Provisions
asabaliauskas on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with PROPOSALS
Flexibility Act.
applicable: Perform a detailed visual The following provisions also apply to this
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 inspection for damage (including, but not AD:
limited to, signs of electrical arcing and fuel (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
leaks) of the electrical feeder cables of each (AMOCs): The Manager, International
safety, Incorporation by reference, fuel booster pump having part number (P/N) Branch, ANM–116, Transport Airplane
Safety. 1C12–34 or 1C12–46, in accordance with the Directorate, FAA, has the authority to
The Proposed Amendment instructions of Airbus Military All Operator approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested
Letter 235–025, dated July 29, 2013 (for using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19.
Accordingly, under the authority Model CN–235 airplanes); or Airbus Military In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your
delegated to me by the Administrator, All Operator Letter 295–025, Revision 01, request to your principal inspector or local
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Flight Standards District Office, as Notice of proposed rulemaking
ACTION: 9110; or in person at the Docket
appropriate. If sending information directly (NPRM). Management Facility between 9 a.m.
to the International Branch, send it to ATTN: and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
Shahram Daneshmandi, Aerospace Engineer, SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new except Federal holidays. The AD docket
International Branch, ANM–116, Transport airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind
contains this proposed AD, the
Airbus Model A319–115, A319–132, regulatory evaluation, any comments
Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356; A320–214, A320–232, A321–211, A321– received, and other information. The
telephone: 425–227–1112; fax: 425–227– 213, and A321–231 airplanes. This
1149. Information may be emailed to: 9- street address for the Docket Operations
ANM-116-AMOC-REQUESTS@faa.gov.
proposed AD was prompted by a report office (telephone 800–647–5527) is in
Before using any approved AMOC, notify of certain tie rod assemblies installed on the ADDRESSES section. Comments will
your appropriate principal inspector, or the hinged fairing assembly of the main be available in the AD docket shortly
lacking a principal inspector, the manager of landing gear (MLG) with no cadmium after receipt.
the local flight standards district office/ plating on the rod end threads. This
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
certificate holding district office. proposed AD would require a detailed Sanjay Ralhan, Aerospace Engineer,
(2) Contacting the Manufacturer: As of the inspection of certain tie rod assemblies
effective date of this AD, for any requirement International Branch, ANM–116,
installed on the hinged fairing assembly Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA,
in this AD to obtain corrective actions from of the MLG for the presence of cadmium 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA
a manufacturer, the action must be
accomplished using a method approved by
plating, and replacement of tie rod 98057–3356; telephone 425–227–1405;
the Manager, International Branch, ANM– assemblies without cadmium plating. fax 425–227–1149.
116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or We are proposing this AD to detect and
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
the European Aviation Safety Agency correct the absence of cadmium plating
(EASA); or EADS CASA’s EASA Design on the rod end threads of the tie rod Comments Invited
Organization Approval (DOA). If approved by assemblies. The absence of cadmium We invite you to send any written
the DOA, the approval must include the plating could lead to galvanic corrosion relevant data, views, or arguments about
DOA-authorized signature. of the tie rod end threads, resulting in this proposed AD. Send your comments
(l) Related Information rod end failure, loss of a MLG door, and to an address listed under the
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing consequent damage to the airplane. ADDRESSES section. Include ‘‘Docket No.
Airworthiness Information (MCAI) European DATES: We must receive comments on FAA–2016–9110; Directorate Identifier
Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD 2016– this proposed AD by November 3, 2016. 2015–NM–196–AD’’ at the beginning of
0014, dated January 14, 2016, for related ADDRESSES: You may send comments, your comments. We specifically invite
information. This MCAI may be found in the using the procedures found in 14 CFR comments on the overall regulatory,
AD docket on the Internet at http:// 11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following economic, environmental, and energy
www.regulations.gov by searching for and
locating Docket No. FAA–2016–9109.
methods: aspects of this proposed AD. We will
(2) For service information identified in • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to consider all comments received by the
this AD, contact EADS CASA (Airbus http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the closing date and may amend this
Defense and Space), Services/Engineering instructions for submitting comments. proposed AD based on those comments.
Support, Avenida de Aragón 404, 28022 • Fax: 202–493–2251. We will post all comments we
Madrid, Spain; telephone: +34 91 585 55 84; • Mail: U.S. Department of receive, without change, to http://
fax: +34 91 585 31 27; email: Transportation, Docket Operations, M– www.regulations.gov, including any
MTA.TechnicalService@Airbus.com. You 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room personal information you provide. We
may view this service information at the W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., will also post a report summarizing each
FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Washington, DC 20590. substantive verbal contact we receive
Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For • Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of about this proposed AD.
information on the availability of this Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221. Discussion
30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
Issued in Renton, Washington, on W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., The European Aviation Safety Agency
September 12, 2016. (EASA), which is the Technical Agent
Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5
Michael Kaszycki, p.m., Monday through Friday, except for the Member States of the European
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Federal holidays. Union, has issued EASA Airworthiness
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. For service information identified in Directive 2015–0234, dated December 8,
[FR Doc. 2016–22434 Filed 9–16–16; 8:45 am] this NPRM, contact Airbus, 2015 (referred to after this as the
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P Airworthiness Office—EIAS, 1 Rond Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness
Point Maurice Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Information, or ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct
Cedex, France; telephone +33 5 61 93 36 an unsafe condition for certain Airbus
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 96; fax +33 5 61 93 44 51; email Model A319–115, A319–132, A320–214,
account.airworth-eas@airbus.com; A320–232, A321–211, A321–213, and
Federal Aviation Administration Internet http://www.airbus.com. You A321–231 airplanes. The MCAI states:
may view this referenced service A production quality issue was identified
14 CFR Part 39 information at the FAA, Transport concerning tie rod assemblies, having Part
Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue Number (P/N) starting with D52840212000 or
asabaliauskas on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with PROPOSALS
[Docket No. FAA–2016–9110; Directorate SW., Renton, WA. For information on D52840212002, which are installed on the
Identifier 2015–NM–196–AD] main landing gear (MLG) hinged fairing
the availability of this material at the
FAA, call 425–227–1221. assembly. This quality issue affects the
RIN 2120–AA64 cadmium plating surface treatment which
Examining the AD Docket was inadvertently omitted from the rod end
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus threads of the assembly. The absence of
Airplanes You may examine the AD docket on cadmium plating reduces the corrosion
the Internet at http:// protection scheme.
AGENCY:Federal Aviation www.regulations.gov by searching for This condition, if not detected and
Administration (FAA), DOT. and locating Docket No. FAA–2016– corrected, could lead to galvanic corrosion of
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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 November 3, 2016. | |
| Contact | Shahram Daneshmandi, Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; telephone: 425-227-1112; fax: 425-227-1149. | |
| FR Citation | 81 FR 64080 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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