81 FR 65980 - Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 186 (September 26, 2016)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 186 (September 26, 2016)
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| FR Document | 2016-21703 |
[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 186 (Monday, September 26, 2016)] [Proposed Rules] [Pages 65980-65983] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2016-21703] ======================================================================== Proposed Rules Federal Register ________________________________________________________________________ This section of the FEDERAL REGISTER contains notices to the public of the proposed issuance of rules and regulations. The purpose of these notices is to give interested persons an opportunity to participate in the rule making prior to the adoption of the final rules. ======================================================================== Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 186 / Monday, September 26, 2016 / Proposed Rules [[Page 65980]] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2016-9074; Directorate Identifier 2016-NM-097-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 all Airbus Model A318-111 and -112 airplanes, Model A319-111, -112, -113, - 114, and -115 airplanes, Model A320-211, -212, and -214 airplanes, and Model A321-111, -112, -211, -212, and -213 airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by reports of engine fan cowl door (FCD) losses on airplanes equipped with CFM56 engines due to operator failure to close the FCD during ground operations. This proposed AD would require modification and re-identification of certain FCDs or replacement of certain FCDs. This proposed AD would also require installation of a placard. We are proposing this AD to prevent in-flight loss of an engine FCD and possible consequent damage to the airplane. DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by November 10, 2016. ADDRESSES: You may send comments, using the procedures found in 14 CFR 11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following methods:Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments. Fax: 202-493-2251. Mail: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590. Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail address above between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. For service information identified in this NPRM, contact Airbus, 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- 9074; 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-2016-9074; Directorate Identifier 2016-NM-097-AD'' at the beginning of your comments. We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory, economic, environmental, and energy aspects of this proposed AD. We will consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend this proposed AD based on those comments. We will post all comments we receive, without change, to http://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information you provide. We will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal contact we receive about this proposed AD. Discussion The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical Agent for the Member States of the European Union, has issued EASA Airworthiness Directive, 2016-0069, dated April 11, 2016 (referred to after this as the Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or ``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for all Airbus Model A318-111 and -112 airplanes, Model A319-111, -112, -113, -114, and -115 airplanes, Model A320-211, -212, and -214 airplanes, and Model A321- 111, -112, -211, -212, and -213 airplanes. The MCAI states: Fan Cowl Door (FCD) losses were reported on aeroplanes equipped with CFM56 engines. Investigations confirmed that in all cases the fan cowls were opened prior to the flight and were not correctly re-secured. During the pre-flight inspection, it was then not detected that the FCD were not properly latched. This condition, if not detected and corrected, could lead to in- flight loss of a FCD, possibly resulting in damage to the aeroplane and/or injury to persons on the ground. Prompted by these events, new FCD front latch and keeper assembly were developed, having a specific key necessary to un-latch the FCD. This key cannot be removed unless the FCD front latch is safely closed. The key, after removal, must be stowed in the flight deck at a specific location, as instructed in the applicable Aircraft Maintenance Manual. Applicable Flight Crew Operating Manual has been amended accordingly. After modification, the FCD is identified with a different Part Number (P/N). For the reasons described above, this [EASA] AD requires modification and re-identification of FCD [or replacement of the FCD]. 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- 9074. Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 We reviewed Airbus Service Bulletin A320-71-1068, Revision 01, dated April 28, 2016. This service information describes procedures for modifying the left-hand and right-hand FCDs on engines 1 and 2; installing a placard; [[Page 65981]] and re-identifying both the left-hand and right-hand FCDs with the new part number. 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. Differences Between This Proposed AD and the MCAI or Service Information The parts installation prohibition specified in paragraph (5) of the MCAI depends on the configuration of the airplane. However, paragraph (k) of this proposed AD prohibits installing certain parts for all airplanes as of the effective date of this proposed AD. Costs of Compliance We estimate that this proposed AD affects 400 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 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Modification and re-identification Up to 7 work-hours x $4,865 $5,460 $2,184,000 of (or replacement of) FCD, and $85 per hour = $595. Installation of Placard. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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(h), 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-2016-9074; Directorate Identifier 2016-NM- 097-AD. (a) Comments Due Date We must receive comments by November 10, 2016. (b) Affected ADs None. (c) Applicability This AD applies to the Airbus airplanes, certificated in any category, identified in paragraphs (c)(1) through (c)(4) of this AD, all manufacturer serial numbers. (1) Airbus Model A318-111 and -112 airplanes. (2) Airbus Model A319-111, -112, -113, -114, and -115 airplanes. (3) Airbus Model A320-211, -212, and -214 airplanes. (4) Airbus Model A321-111, -112, -211, -212, and -213 airplanes. (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 71, Powerplant. (e) Reason This AD was prompted by reports of engine fan cowl door (FCD) losses on airplanes equipped with CFM56 engines due to operator failure to close the FCD during ground operations. We are issuing this AD to prevent in-flight loss of an engine FCD and possible consequent damage to the airplane. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Modification of Affected Fan Cowl Doors and Placard Installation Within 35 months after the effective date of this AD, accomplish concurrently the actions in paragraphs (g)(1), (g)(2) and (g)(3) of this AD, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A320-71-1068, Revision 01, dated April 28, 2016. (1) Modify the left-hand and right-hand FCDs on engines 1 and 2. (2) Install a placard on the box located at the bottom of the 120 volt unit (120 VU) panel, or at the bottom of the coat stowage, as applicable to airplane configuration. (3) Re-identify both the left-hand and right-hand FCDs with the new part number, as applicable, as specified in table 1 to paragraphs (g), (h), (i), and (k) of this AD. [[Page 65982]] Table 1 to Paragraphs (g), (h), (i), and (k) of This AD--Fan Cowl Door Part Number (P/N) Change ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Door position Old P/N New P/N ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Left-hand Side--CFM56-5A.......... 238-0301-501 238M0301-501 238-0301-503 238M0301-503 238-0301-505 238M0301-505 238-0301-507 238M0301-507 238-0301-511 238M0301-511 238-0301-513 238M0301-513 238-0301-515 238M0301-515 238-0301-517 238M0301-517 238-0301-519 238M0301-519 238-0301-521 238M0301-521 238-0301-523 238M0301-523 238-0301-525 238M0301-525 238-0301-527 238M0301-527 238-0301-529 238-0301-533 238-0301-531 238-0301-535 Right-hand Side--CFM56-5A......... 238-0302-501 238M0302-501 238-0302-503 238M0302-503 238-0302-505 238M0302-505 238-0302-509 238M0302-509 238-0302-511 238M0302-511 238-0302-513 238M0302-513 238-0302-515 238M0302-515 238-0302-517 238M0302-517 238-0302-519 238M0302-519 238-0302-521 238M0302-521 238-0302-523 238M0302-523 238-0302-525 238M0302-525 238-0302-527 238M0302-527 238-0302-529 238M0302-529 238-0302-531 238M0302-531 238-0302-533 238M0302-533 238-0302-535 238M0302-535 238-0302-537 238M0302-537 238-0302-539 238-0302-547 238-0302-541 238-0302-549 238-0302-543 238-0302-551 238-0302-545 238-0302-553 Left-hand Side--CFM56-5B.......... 642-3001-503 642M3001-503 642-3001-505 642M3001-505 642-3001-507 642-3001-511 642-3001-509 642-3001-513 Right-hand Side--CFM56-5B......... 642-3002-503 642M3002-503 642-3002-505 642M3002-505 642-3002-507 642M3002-507 642-3002-509 642M3002-509 642-3002-511 642-3002-519 642-3002-513 642-3002-521 642-3002-515 642-3002-523 642-3002-517 642-3002-525 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ (h) Replacement of Affected Fan Cowl Door With New Door Design Replacing the FCDs, having a part number listed as ``Old P/N'' in table 1 to paragraphs (g), (h), (i), and (k) of this AD, with the FCDs having the corresponding part number listed as ``New P/N'' in table 1 to paragraphs (g), (h), (i), and (k) of this AD, is equal to compliance with paragraphs (g)(1) and (g)(3) of this AD. The replacement must be done in accordance with instructions approved by the Manager, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), or approved under Airbus's EASA Design Organization Approval (DOA). (i) Compliance Information for Airplanes on Which Airbus Modification 157517 Is Embodied An airplane on which Airbus modification 157517 has been embodied in production, is compliant with the requirements of paragraphs (g)(1) and (g)(3) of this AD, provided it is determined that no FCD, having a part number identified as ``Old P/N'' in table 1 to paragraphs (g), (h), (i), and (k) of this AD, are installed on that airplane at the effective date of the AD. (j) Compliance Information for Airplanes on Which Airbus Modification 157519 or Modification 157521 is Embodied An airplane on which Airbus modification 157519 or modification 157521 has been embodied in production is compliant with the requirements of paragraph (g)(2) of this AD. (k) Parts Installation Prohibition As of the effective date of this AD, do not install on any airplane an FCD part number identified as ``Old P/N'' in table 1 to paragraphs (g), (h), (i), and (k) of this AD. (l) Installation of Approved Parts Installation on an airplane of right-hand and left-hand FCD, having a part number approved after the effective date of this AD, is equal to compliance with the requirements of paragraphs (g)(1) and (g)(3) of this AD for that airplane only, provided the conditions specified in paragraphs (l)(1) and (l)(2) of this AD are met. (1) The part number must be approved by the Manager, International Branch, ANM- [[Page 65983]] 116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or EASA, or approved under Airbus's EASA DOA. (2) The FCD installation must be accomplished in accordance with airplane modification instructions approved by the Manager, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or EASA; or approved under Airbus's EASA DOA. (m) Credit for Previous Actions This paragraph provides credit for actions required by paragraph (g) of this AD, if those actions were performed before the effective date of this AD using Airbus Service Bulletin A320-71-1068, dated December 18, 2015, which is not incorporated by reference in this AD. (n) 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 EASA; or Airbus's EASA DOA. If approved by the DOA, the approval must include the DOA-authorized signature. (o) Related Information (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA Airworthiness Directive 2016-0069, dated April 11, 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-2016-9074. (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 31, 2016. Michael Kaszycki, Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2016-21703 Filed 9-23-16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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This section of the FEDERAL REGISTER • Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail www.regulations.gov, including any
contains notices to the public of the proposed address above between 9 a.m. and 5 personal information you provide. We
issuance of rules and regulations. The p.m., Monday through Friday, except will also post a report summarizing each
purpose of these notices is to give interested Federal holidays. substantive verbal contact we receive
persons an opportunity to participate in the For service information identified in about this proposed AD.
rule making prior to the adoption of the final
this NPRM, contact Airbus,
rules. Discussion
Airworthiness Office–EIAS, 1 Rond
Point Maurice Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac The European Aviation Safety Agency
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Cedex, France; telephone +33 5 61 93 36 (EASA), which is the Technical Agent
96; fax +33 5 61 93 44 51; email for the Member States of the European
Federal Aviation Administration account.airworth-eas@airbus.com; Union, has issued EASA Airworthiness
Internet http://www.airbus.com. You Directive, 2016–0069, dated April 11,
14 CFR Part 39 may view this referenced service 2016 (referred to after this as the
information at the FAA, Transport Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness
[Docket No. FAA–2016–9074; Directorate Information, or ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct
Identifier 2016–NM–097–AD] Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue
SW., Renton, WA. For information on an unsafe condition for all Airbus
RIN 2120–AA64 the availability of this material at the Model A318–111 and –112 airplanes,
FAA, call 425 227–1221. Model A319–111, –112, –113, –114, and
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus –115 airplanes, Model A320–211, –212,
Airplanes Examining the AD Docket and –214 airplanes, and Model A321–
AGENCY: Federal Aviation You may examine the AD docket on 111, –112, –211, –212, and –213
Administration (FAA), DOT. the Internet at http:// airplanes. The MCAI states:
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking www.regulations.gov by searching for Fan Cowl Door (FCD) losses were reported
(NPRM). and locating Docket No. FAA–2016– on aeroplanes equipped with CFM56
9074; or in person at the Docket engines.
SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new Management Facility between 9 a.m. Investigations confirmed that in all cases
airworthiness directive (AD) for all and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, the fan cowls were opened prior to the flight
Airbus Model A318–111 and –112 except Federal holidays. The AD docket and were not correctly re-secured. During the
pre-flight inspection, it was then not detected
airplanes, Model A319–111, –112, –113, contains this proposed AD, the that the FCD were not properly latched.
–114, and –115 airplanes, Model A320– regulatory evaluation, any comments This condition, if not detected and
211, –212, and –214 airplanes, and received, and other information. The corrected, could lead to in-flight loss of a
Model A321–111, –112, –211, –212, and street address for the Docket Operations FCD, possibly resulting in damage to the
–213 airplanes. This proposed AD was office (telephone 800–647–5527) is in aeroplane and/or injury to persons on the
prompted by reports of engine fan cowl the ADDRESSES section. Comments will ground.
door (FCD) losses on airplanes equipped be available in the AD docket shortly Prompted by these events, new FCD front
with CFM56 engines due to operator latch and keeper assembly were developed,
after receipt.
having a specific key necessary to un-latch
failure to close the FCD during ground FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: the FCD. This key cannot be removed unless
operations. This proposed AD would Sanjay Ralhan, Aerospace Engineer, the FCD front latch is safely closed. The key,
require modification and re- International Branch, ANM–116, after removal, must be stowed in the flight
identification of certain FCDs or Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, deck at a specific location, as instructed in
replacement of certain FCDs. This 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA the applicable Aircraft Maintenance Manual.
proposed AD would also require 98057–3356; telephone 425–227–1405; Applicable Flight Crew Operating Manual
installation of a placard. We are has been amended accordingly. After
fax 425–227–1149. modification, the FCD is identified with a
proposing this AD to prevent in-flight SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: different Part Number (P/N).
loss of an engine FCD and possible For the reasons described above, this
consequent damage to the airplane. Comments Invited [EASA] AD requires modification and re-
DATES: We must receive comments on We invite you to send any written identification of FCD [or replacement of the
this proposed AD by November 10, relevant data, views, or arguments about FCD].
2016. this proposed AD. Send your comments You may examine the MCAI in the
ADDRESSES: You may send comments, to an address listed under the AD docket on the Internet at http://
using the procedures found in 14 CFR ADDRESSES section. Include ‘‘Docket No. www.regulations.gov by searching for
11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following FAA–2016–9074; Directorate Identifier and locating Docket No. FAA–2016–
methods: 2016–NM–097–AD’’ at the beginning of 9074.
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to your comments. We specifically invite
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comments on the overall regulatory, Related Service Information Under 1
http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the
economic, environmental, and energy CFR Part 51
instructions for submitting comments.
• Fax: 202–493–2251. aspects of this proposed AD. We will We reviewed Airbus Service Bulletin
• Mail: U.S. Department of consider all comments received by the A320–71–1068, Revision 01, dated April
Transportation, Docket Operations, M– closing date and may amend this 28, 2016. This service information
30, West Building Ground Floor, Room proposed AD based on those comments. describes procedures for modifying the
W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., We will post all comments we left-hand and right-hand FCDs on
Washington, DC 20590. receive, without change, to http:// engines 1 and 2; installing a placard;
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and re-identifying both the left-hand bilateral agreement with the State of depends on the configuration of the
and right-hand FCDs with the new part Design Authority, we have been notified airplane. However, paragraph (k) of this
number. This service information is of the unsafe condition described in the proposed AD prohibits installing certain
reasonably available because the MCAI and service information parts for all airplanes as of the effective
interested parties have access to it referenced above. We are proposing this date of this proposed AD.
through their normal course of business AD because we evaluated all pertinent
or by the means identified in the information and determined an unsafe Costs of Compliance
ADDRESSES section. condition exists and is likely to exist or
We estimate that this proposed AD
develop on other products of these same
FAA’s Determination and Requirements affects 400 airplanes of U.S. registry.
type designs.
of This Proposed AD We estimate the following costs to
This product has been approved by Differences Between This Proposed AD
comply with this proposed AD:
the aviation authority of another and the MCAI or Service Information
country, and is approved for operation The parts installation prohibition
in the United States. Pursuant to our specified in paragraph (5) of the MCAI
ESTIMATED COSTS
Cost per Cost on U.S.
Action Labor cost Parts cost product operators
Modification and re-identification of (or re- Up to 7 work-hours × $85 per hour = $595 ... $4,865 $5,460 $2,184,000
placement of) FCD, and Installation of
Placard.
Authority for This Rulemaking 3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in (1) Airbus Model A318–111 and –112
Alaska; and airplanes.
Title 49 of the United States Code
4. Will not have a significant (2) Airbus Model A319–111, –112, –113,
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue –114, and –115 airplanes.
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, economic impact, positive or negative,
on a substantial number of small entities (3) Airbus Model A320–211, –212, and
section 106, describes the authority of –214 airplanes.
the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII: under the criteria of the Regulatory
Flexibility Act. (4) Airbus Model A321–111, –112, –211,
Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more –212, and –213 airplanes.
detail the scope of the Agency’s List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
authority. (d) Subject
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
We are issuing this rulemaking under Air Transport Association (ATA) of
the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII, safety, Incorporation by reference, America Code 71, Powerplant.
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: Safety.
(e) Reason
General requirements.’’ Under that The Proposed Amendment
section, Congress charges the FAA with This AD was prompted by reports of
Accordingly, under the authority engine fan cowl door (FCD) losses on
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in delegated to me by the Administrator, airplanes equipped with CFM56 engines due
air commerce by prescribing regulations the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part to operator failure to close the FCD during
for practices, methods, and procedures 39 as follows: ground operations. We are issuing this AD to
the Administrator finds necessary for prevent in-flight loss of an engine FCD and
safety in air commerce. This regulation PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS possible consequent damage to the airplane.
is within the scope of that authority DIRECTIVES
because it addresses an unsafe condition (f) Compliance
that is likely to exist or develop on ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 Comply with this AD within the
products identified in this rulemaking continues to read as follows: compliance times specified, unless already
action. Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(h), 40113, 44701. done.
Regulatory Findings (g) Modification of Affected Fan Cowl Doors
§ 39.13 [Amended]
and Placard Installation
We determined that this proposed AD ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
would not have federalism implications Within 35 months after the effective date
the following new airworthiness
under Executive Order 13132. This of this AD, accomplish concurrently the
directive (AD): actions in paragraphs (g)(1), (g)(2) and (g)(3)
proposed AD would not have a
Airbus: Docket No. FAA–2016–9074; of this AD, in accordance with the
substantial direct effect on the States, on Directorate Identifier 2016–NM–097–AD. Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus
the relationship between the national Service Bulletin A320–71–1068, Revision 01,
Government and the States, or on the (a) Comments Due Date
dated April 28, 2016.
distribution of power and We must receive comments by November (1) Modify the left-hand and right-hand
responsibilities among the various 10, 2016. FCDs on engines 1 and 2.
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levels of government. (b) Affected ADs (2) Install a placard on the box located at
For the reasons discussed above, I the bottom of the 120 volt unit (120 VU)
None.
certify this proposed regulation: panel, or at the bottom of the coat stowage,
1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory (c) Applicability as applicable to airplane configuration.
action’’ under Executive Order 12866; This AD applies to the Airbus airplanes, (3) Re-identify both the left-hand and right-
2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the certificated in any category, identified in hand FCDs with the new part number, as
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures paragraphs (c)(1) through (c)(4) of this AD, all applicable, as specified in table 1 to
(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); manufacturer serial numbers. paragraphs (g), (h), (i), and (k) of this AD.
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116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or information on the availability of this Background
EASA, or approved under Airbus’s EASA material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221.
DOA. The notice of proposed rulemaking
Issued in Renton, Washington, on August that is subject of this document is under
(2) The FCD installation must be 31, 2016.
accomplished in accordance with airplane section 6050S of the Internal Revenue
modification instructions approved by the Michael Kaszycki, Code.
Manager, International Branch, ANM–116, Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. Need for Correction
EASA; or approved under Airbus’s EASA [FR Doc. 2016–21703 Filed 9–23–16; 8:45 am] As published, the notice of proposed
DOA. BILLING CODE 4910–13–P rulemaking and notice of public hearing
(m) Credit for Previous Actions (REG–131418–14) contains errors that
This paragraph provides credit for actions may prove to be misleading and are in
required by paragraph (g) of this AD, if those need of clarification.
actions were performed before the effective DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY
Correction of Publication
date of this AD using Airbus Service Bulletin
A320–71–1068, dated December 18, 2015, Internal Revenue Service Accordingly, the notice of proposed
which is not incorporated by reference in this rulemaking and notice of public hearing
AD. 26 CFR Parts 1 and 301 (REG–131418–14) that are subject to FR
(n) Other FAA AD Provisions Doc. 2016–18032 are corrected as
[REG–131418–14] follows:
The following provisions also apply to this
AD: ■ 1. On page 50662, in the preamble,
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance RIN 1545–BN27 second column, the third line from the
(AMOCs): The Manager, International bottom of the first full paragraph, the
Branch, ANM–116, Transport Airplane Reporting for Qualified Tuition and
language ‘‘requiring eligible educational
Directorate, FAA, has the authority to Related Expenses; Education Tax
institution’’ is corrected to read
approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested Credits; Correction
using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19.
‘‘requiring eligible educational
In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your AGENCY: Internal Revenue Service (IRS), institutions’’.
request to your principal inspector or local Treasury.
§ 1.25A–0 [Corrected]
Flight Standards District Office, as ACTION: Correction to a notice of
appropriate. If sending information directly ■ 2. On page 50664, second column,
proposed rulemaking and notice of
to the International Branch, send it to ATTN: amendatory instruction 2, the language
public hearing.
Sanjay Ralhan, Aerospace Engineer, ‘‘9. Revising the entry for § 1.25A–
International Branch, ANM–116, Transport SUMMARY: This document contains 2(f)(6).’’ is corrected to read ‘‘9. Revising
Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind the entry for § 1.25A–5(f)(6).’’.
corrections to a notice of proposed
Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356; ■ 3. On page 50664, third column, entry
telephone 425–227–1405; fax 425–227–1149. rulemaking and notice of public hearing
(REG–131418–14) that was published in for (e)(3), the language ‘‘Effective/
Information may be emailed to: 9-ANM-116-
AMOC-REQUESTS@faa.gov. Before using the Federal Register on Tuesday, applicability dates.’’ is corrected to read
any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate August 2, 2016 (81 FR 50657). The ‘‘Applicability dates.’’.
principal inspector, or lacking a principal proposed regulations that revise the ■ 4. On page 50664, third column, entry
inspector, the manager of the local flight rules for reporting qualified tuition and for (f)(4), the language ‘‘Effective/
standards district office/certificate holding related expenses under section 6050S applicability date.’’ is corrected to read
district office. The AMOC approval letter on a Form 1098–T, ‘‘Tuition Statement,’’ ‘‘Applicability date.’’.
must specifically reference this AD. ■ 5. On page 50664, third column, entry
and conforms the regulations to the
(2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any
changes made to section 6050S by the for (e), the language ‘‘Effective/
requirement in this AD to obtain corrective
actions from a manufacturer, the action must Protecting Americans from Tax Hikes applicability date.’’ is corrected to read
be accomplished using a method approved Act of 2015. ‘‘Applicability date.’’.
by the Manager, International Branch, ANM– DATES: Written or electronic comments ■ 6. On page 50664, third column, entry
116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or and request for a public hearing for the for (g), the language ‘‘Effective/
the EASA; or Airbus’s EASA DOA. If notice of proposed rulemaking at 81 FR applicability date.’’ is corrected to read
approved by the DOA, the approval must ‘‘Applicability date.’’.
50657, August 2, 2016, are still being
include the DOA-authorized signature.
accepted and must be received by § 1.6050S–0 [Corrected]
(o) Related Information October 31, 2016.
■ 7. On page 50667, second column,
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA
entry for (c)(1)(iii)(E), the language
Concerning the proposed regulations, ‘‘consequences of refunds,
Airworthiness Directive 2016–0069, dated Gerald Semasek of the Office of
April 11, 2016, for related information. This reimbursements.’’ is corrected to read
Associate Chief Counsel (Procedure and ‘‘consequences of refunds,
MCAI may be found in the AD docket on the
Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by Administration) for the proposed reimbursements,’’.
searching for and locating Docket No. FAA– regulations under sections 6050S and
2016–9074. 6724, (202) 317–6845, and Sheldon § 1.6050S–1 [Corrected]
(2) For service information identified in Iskow of the Office of Associate Chief ■ 8. On page 50669, third column, in the
mstockstill on DSK3G9T082PROD with PROPOSALS
this AD, contact Airbus, Airworthiness Counsel (Income Tax and Accounting) second line of paragraph (b)(2)(vii),
Office—EIAS, 1 Rond Point Maurice for the proposed regulations under Example 5. (i), the language, ‘‘2016 fall
Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; section 25A, (202) 317–4718; semester’’ is corrected to read ‘‘Z as a
telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61 concerning the submission of comments
93 44 51; email account.airworth-eas@ full-time student for the 2016 fall
and requests for a public hearing, semester’’; and in the tenth the
airbus.com; Internet http://www.airbus.com.
You may view this service information at the Regina Johnson, (202) 317–6901 (not language, ‘‘$11,000 for the 2017 spring
FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 toll-free calls). semesters.’’ is corrected to read ’’
Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: $11,000 for the 2017 spring semester.’’.
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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 10, 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 65980 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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