81 FR 64083 - Airworthiness Directives; Airbus 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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| FR Document | 2016-22435 |
[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 181 (Monday, September 19, 2016)] [Proposed Rules] [Pages 64083-64085] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2016-22435] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2016-9110; Directorate Identifier 2015-NM-196-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 A319-115, A319-132, A320-214, A320-232, A321-211, A321-213, and A321-231 airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by a report of certain tie rod assemblies installed on the hinged fairing assembly of the main landing gear (MLG) with no cadmium plating on the rod end threads. This proposed AD would require a detailed inspection of certain tie rod assemblies installed on the hinged fairing assembly of the MLG for the presence of cadmium plating, and replacement of tie rod assemblies without cadmium plating. We are proposing this AD to detect and correct the absence of cadmium plating on the rod end threads of the tie rod assemblies. The absence of cadmium plating could lead to galvanic corrosion of the tie rod end threads, resulting in rod end failure, loss of a MLG door, and consequent damage to the airplane. DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by November 3, 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: 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- 9110; 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-2016-9110; Directorate Identifier 2015-NM-196-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 2015-0234, dated December 8, 2015 (referred to after this as the Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or ``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for certain Airbus Model A319-115, A319-132, A320-214, A320-232, A321-211, A321-213, and A321- 231 airplanes. The MCAI states: A production quality issue was identified concerning tie rod assemblies, having Part Number (P/N) starting with D52840212000 or D52840212002, which are installed on the main landing gear (MLG) hinged fairing assembly. This quality issue affects the cadmium plating surface treatment which was inadvertently omitted from the rod end threads of the assembly. The absence of cadmium plating reduces the corrosion protection scheme. This condition, if not detected and corrected, could lead to galvanic corrosion of [[Page 64084]] the tie rod end threads, possibly resulting in rod end failure, loss of a MLG door, and consequent injury to persons on ground. To address this unsafe condition, Airbus identified the affected [manufacturer serial number] MSN and issued [service bulletin] SB A320-52-1167 to provide inspection instructions. For the reason described above, this [EASA] AD requires a one- time inspection of the affected MLG hinged fairing tie rod assemblies [for the presence of cadmium plating], and, depending on findings, replacement of the affected tie rod assembly. 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- 9110. Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 Airbus has issued Service Bulletin A320-52-1167, dated August 6, 2015. The service information describes procedures for a detailed inspection for the presence of cadmium plating on tie rod assemblies having certain part numbers, and procedures for replacement of tie rod assemblies with no cadmium plating on the rod end threads. This service information is reasonably available because the interested parties have access to it through their normal course of business or by the means identified in the ADDRESSES section. FAA's Determination and Requirements of This Proposed AD This product has been approved by the aviation authority of another country, and is approved for operation in the United States. Pursuant to our bilateral agreement with the State of Design Authority, we have been notified of the unsafe condition described in the MCAI and service information referenced above. We are proposing this AD because we evaluated all pertinent information and determined an unsafe condition exists and is likely to exist or develop on other products of these same type designs. Costs of Compliance We estimate that this proposed AD affects 20 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............................... 2 work-hours x $85 per hour = $170........................ $0 $170 $3,400 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- We estimate the following costs to do any necessary replacements that would be required based on the results of the proposed inspection. We have no way of determining the number of airplanes that might need these replacements: On-Condition Costs -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cost per Action Labor cost Parts cost product -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Replacement............................. 13 work-hours x $85 per hour = $1,105........................... Not available.............. $1,105 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- According to the manufacturer, some of the costs of this proposed AD may be covered under warranty, thereby reducing the cost impact on affected individuals. We do not control warranty coverage for affected individuals. As a result, we have included all available costs in our cost estimate. Authority for This Rulemaking Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the authority of 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): [[Page 64085]] Airbus: Docket No. FAA-2016-9110; Directorate Identifier 2015-NM- 196-AD. (a) Comments Due Date We must receive comments by November 3, 2016. (b) Affected ADs None. (c) Applicability This AD applies to Airbus Model A319-115, A319-132, A320-214, A320-232, A321-211, A321-213, and A321-231 airplanes, certificated in any category, as identified in Airbus Service Bulletin A320-52- 1167, dated August 6, 2015. (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 52, Doors. (e) Reason This AD was prompted by a report of certain tie rod assemblies installed on the hinged fairing assembly of the main landing gear (MLG) with no cadmium plating on the rod end threads. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct the absence of cadmium plating on the rod end threads of the tie rod assemblies. The absence of cadmium plating could lead to galvanic corrosion of the tie rod end threads, resulting in rod end failure, loss of a MLG door, and consequent damage to the airplane. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Inspection and Corrective Action Within 80 months after the airplane's first flight, do a detailed inspection of each tie rod assembly having a part number (P/N) D52840212000 or D52840212002 at the MLG hinged fairing for the presence of cadmium plating (gold colored threads), in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A320-52-1167, dated August 6, 2015. If during the inspection any tie rod assembly is found that does not have cadmium plating, before further flight, replace the tie rod assembly with a serviceable part having the same part number and cadmium plating, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A320-52- 1167, dated August 6, 2015. (h) 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 Design Organization Approval (DOA). If approved by the DOA, the approval must include the DOA-authorized signature. (3) Required for Compliance (RC): If any service information contains procedures or tests that are identified as RC, those procedures and tests must be done to comply with this AD; any procedures or tests that are not identified as RC are recommended. Those procedures and tests that are not identified as RC may be deviated from using accepted methods in accordance with the operator's maintenance or inspection program without obtaining approval of an AMOC, provided the procedures and tests identified as RC can be done and the airplane can be put back in an airworthy condition. Any substitutions or changes to procedures or tests identified as RC require approval of an AMOC. (i) Related Information (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA Airworthiness Directive 2015-0234, dated December 8, 2015, 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-2016-9110. (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 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. Issued in Renton, Washington, on September 12, 2016. Michael Kaszycki, Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2016-22435 Filed 9-16-16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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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
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[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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the tie rod end threads, possibly resulting in Related Service Information Under 1 country, and is approved for operation
rod end failure, loss of a MLG door, and CFR Part 51 in the United States. Pursuant to our
consequent injury to persons on ground. bilateral agreement with the State of
Airbus has issued Service Bulletin
To address this unsafe condition, Airbus Design Authority, we have been notified
A320–52–1167, dated August 6, 2015.
identified the affected [manufacturer serial of the unsafe condition described in the
The service information describes
number] MSN and issued [service bulletin]
procedures for a detailed inspection for MCAI and service information
SB A320–52–1167 to provide inspection
the presence of cadmium plating on tie referenced above. We are proposing this
instructions.
rod assemblies having certain part AD because we evaluated all pertinent
For the reason described above, this
numbers, and procedures for information and determined an unsafe
[EASA] AD requires a one-time inspection of
replacement of tie rod assemblies with condition exists and is likely to exist or
the affected MLG hinged fairing tie rod
assemblies [for the presence of cadmium
no cadmium plating on the rod end develop on other products of these same
plating], and, depending on findings,
threads. This service information is type designs.
replacement of the affected tie rod assembly.
reasonably available because the
interested parties have access to it Costs of Compliance
You may examine the MCAI in the AD through their normal course of business
We estimate that this proposed AD
docket on the Internet at http:// or by the means identified in the
ADDRESSES section.
affects 20 airplanes of U.S. registry.
www.regulations.gov by searching for
and locating Docket No. FAA–2016– We estimate the following costs to
FAA’s Determination and Requirements comply with this proposed AD:
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This product has been approved by
the aviation authority of another
ESTIMATED COSTS
Cost per Cost on U.S.
Action Labor cost Parts cost product operators
Inspection .................................................................. 2 work-hours × $85 per hour = $170 ... $0 $170 $3,400
We estimate the following costs to do be required based on the results of the determining the number of airplanes
any necessary replacements that would proposed inspection. We have no way of that might need these replacements:
ON-CONDITION COSTS
Cost per
Action Labor cost Parts cost product
Replacement .......................................... 13 work-hours × $85 per hour = $1,105 ..... Not available ......................................... $1,105
According to the manufacturer, some safety in air commerce. This regulation 4. Will not have a significant
of the costs of this proposed AD may be is within the scope of that authority economic impact, positive or negative,
covered under warranty, thereby because it addresses an unsafe condition on a substantial number of small entities
reducing the cost impact on affected that is likely to exist or develop on under the criteria of the Regulatory
individuals. We do not control warranty products identified in this rulemaking Flexibility Act.
coverage for affected individuals. As a action.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
result, we have included all available
Regulatory Findings Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
costs in our cost estimate.
We determined that this proposed AD safety, Incorporation by reference,
Authority for This Rulemaking would not have federalism implications Safety.
Title 49 of the United States Code under Executive Order 13132. This The Proposed Amendment
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue proposed AD would not have a
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, substantial direct effect on the States, on Accordingly, under the authority
section 106, describes the authority of the relationship between the national delegated to me by the Administrator,
the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII: Government and the States, or on the the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part
Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more distribution of power and 39 as follows:
detail the scope of the Agency’s responsibilities among the various
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
authority. levels of government.
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DIRECTIVES
We are issuing this rulemaking under For the reasons discussed above, I
the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII, certify this proposed regulation: ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: 1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory continues to read as follows:
General requirements.’’ Under that action’’ under Executive Order 12866; Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
section, Congress charges the FAA with 2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures § 39.13 [Amended]
air commerce by prescribing regulations (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
for practices, methods, and procedures 3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in the following new airworthiness
the Administrator finds necessary for Alaska; and directive (AD):
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Airbus: Docket No. FAA–2016–9110; Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356; DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Directorate Identifier 2015–NM–196–AD. telephone 425–227–1405; fax 425–227–1149.
(a) Comments Due Date Information may be emailed to: 9-ANM-116- Federal Aviation Administration
AMOC-REQUESTS@faa.gov. Before using
We must receive comments by November
any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate 14 CFR Part 193
3, 2016.
principal inspector, or lacking a principal
(b) Affected ADs [Docket No. FAA–2006–24855]
inspector, the manager of the local flight
None. standards district office/certificate holding Voluntary Disclosure Reporting
district office. The AMOC approval letter
(c) Applicability Program
must specifically reference this AD.
This AD applies to Airbus Model A319– (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any AGENCY: Federal Aviation
115, A319–132, A320–214, A320–232, A321– requirement in this AD to obtain corrective Administration (FAA), DOT.
211, A321–213, and A321–231 airplanes,
actions from a manufacturer, the action must ACTION: Notice of proposed order
certificated in any category, as identified in
Airbus Service Bulletin A320–52–1167, be accomplished using a method approved designating information as protected
dated August 6, 2015. by the Manager, International Branch, ANM– from disclosure.
116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or
(d) Subject the European Aviation Safety Agency SUMMARY: This notice describes a
Air Transport Association (ATA) of (EASA); or Airbus’s EASA Design proposed order through which the
America Code 52, Doors. Organization Approval (DOA). If approved by Federal Aviation Administration plans
(e) Reason the DOA, the approval must include the to designate a certain category of
DOA-authorized signature. information as protected from public
This AD was prompted by a report of
certain tie rod assemblies installed on the (3) Required for Compliance (RC): If any disclosure pursuant to a Voluntary
hinged fairing assembly of the main landing service information contains procedures or Disclosure Reporting Program. The
gear (MLG) with no cadmium plating on the tests that are identified as RC, those Federal Aviation Administration is
rod end threads. We are issuing this AD to procedures and tests must be done to comply required to protect the information from
detect and correct the absence of cadmium with this AD; any procedures or tests that are disclosure to the public, including
plating on the rod end threads of the tie rod not identified as RC are recommended. Those disclosure required by statute, such as
assemblies. The absence of cadmium plating procedures and tests that are not identified
could lead to galvanic corrosion of the tie rod the Freedom of Information Act,
as RC may be deviated from using accepted following issuance of an order
end threads, resulting in rod end failure, loss methods in accordance with the operator’s
of a MLG door, and consequent damage to designating the information as
maintenance or inspection program without protected. The instant designation is
the airplane.
obtaining approval of an AMOC, provided intended to encourage participation in
(f) Compliance the procedures and tests identified as RC can the Voluntary Disclosure Reporting
Comply with this AD within the be done and the airplane can be put back in
Program.
compliance times specified, unless already an airworthy condition. Any substitutions or
done. changes to procedures or tests identified as DATES: Comments must be received on
RC require approval of an AMOC. or before October 19, 2016.
(g) Inspection and Corrective Action
ADDRESSES: Send comments identified
Within 80 months after the airplane’s first (i) Related Information
flight, do a detailed inspection of each tie rod by Docket Number FAA–2006–24855
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing using any of the following methods:
assembly having a part number (P/N)
D52840212000 or D52840212002 at the MLG
Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to
hinged fairing for the presence of cadmium Airworthiness Directive 2015–0234, dated http://www.regulations.gov and follow
plating (gold colored threads), in accordance December 8, 2015, for related information. the online instructions for sending your
with the Accomplishment Instructions of This MCAI may be found in the AD docket comments electronically.
Airbus Service Bulletin A320–52–1167, on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov • Mail: Send comments to Docket
dated August 6, 2015. If during the by searching for and locating Docket No. Operations, M–30; U.S. Department of
inspection any tie rod assembly is found that FAA–2016–9110.
Transportation (DOT), 1200 New Jersey
does not have cadmium plating, before (2) For service information identified in
further flight, replace the tie rod assembly Avenue SE., Room W12–140, West
this AD, contact Airbus, Airworthiness
with a serviceable part having the same part Building Ground Floor, Washington, DC
Office—EIAS, 1 Rond Point Maurice
number and cadmium plating, in accordance 20590–0001.
Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France;
with the Accomplishment Instructions of • Hand Delivery or Courier: Take
telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61
Airbus Service Bulletin A320–52–1167, comments to Docket Operations in
93 44 51; email account.airworth-eas@
dated August 6, 2015. Room W12–140 of the West Building
airbus.com; Internet http://www.airbus.com.
(h) Other FAA AD Provisions You may view this referenced service
Ground Floor at 1200 New Jersey
information at the FAA, Transport Airplane
Avenue SE., Washington, DC, between 9
The following provisions also apply to this
AD: Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance WA. For information on the availability of Friday, except Federal holidays.
(AMOCs): The Manager, International this material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221. • Fax: Fax comments to Docket
Branch, ANM–116, Transport Airplane Operations at 202–493–2251.
Directorate, FAA, has the authority to Issued in Renton, Washington, on Privacy: In accordance with 5 U.S.C.
asabaliauskas on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with PROPOSALS
approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested September 12, 2016. 553(c), DOT solicits comments from the
using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. Michael Kaszycki, public to better inform its rulemaking
In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your Acting Manager, Transport Airplane process. DOT posts these comments,
request to your principal inspector or local
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. without edit, including any personal
Flight Standards District Office, as
appropriate. If sending information directly [FR Doc. 2016–22435 Filed 9–16–16; 8:45 am] information the commenter provides, to
to the International Branch, send it to ATTN: BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
www.regulations.gov, as described in
Sanjay Ralhan, Aerospace Engineer, the system of records notice (DOT/ALL–
International Branch, ANM–116, Transport 14 FDMS), which can be reviewed at
Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind www.dot.gov/privacy.
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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 | 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. | |
| FR Citation | 81 FR 64083 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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