81 FR 66872 - 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 189 (September 29, 2016)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 189 (September 29, 2016)
| Page Range | 66872-66874 | |
| FR Document | 2016-23085 |
[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 189 (Thursday, September 29, 2016)] [Proposed Rules] [Pages 66872-66874] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2016-23085] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2016-9113; Directorate Identifier 2016-NM-042-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 adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Airbus Defense and Space S.A. (formerly known as Construcciones Aeronauticas, S.A.) Model CN-235, CN 235-100, CN 235-200, and CN 235- 300 airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by reports of cracks in certain areas of the rear fuselage. This proposed AD would require repetitive borescope and detailed visual inspections of the rear fuselage lateral beam and its external area and repair if necessary. We are proposing this AD to detect and correct cracks in the rear fuselage lateral beam and its external area; such cracking could lead to failure of the affected components, and result in reduced structural integrity of the fuselage. DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by November 14, 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 Defence 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 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- 9113; 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-2016-9113; Directorate Identifier 2016-NM-042-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. [[Page 66873]] 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 Airworthiness Directive 2016-0064, dated April 04, 2016 (referred to after this as the Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or ``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for certain Airbus Defense and Space S.A. Model CN-235, CN-235-100, CN-235-200, and CN- 235-300 airplanes. The MCAI states: During a scheduled visual inspection accomplished in accordance with the CN-235 Maintenance Review Board (MRB) Document task 53.160, cracking was found, affecting the rear fuselage lateral beam, both left hand (LH) and right hand (RH) sides. The investigation to determine the cause of these cracks is on-going. This condition, if not detected and corrected, could lead to failure of the affected components, resulting in reduced structural integrity of the fuselage. To address this potential unsafe condition, Airbus Defence and Space (D&S) issued Alert Operator Transmission (AOT) AOT-CN235-53- 0002 Revision 1 (hereafter referred to as `the AOT' in this AD) to provide inspection instructions. For the reasons described above, this [EASA] AD requires repetitive inspections [special detailed inspection with a borescope and detailed visual] of the rear fuselage lateral beam and its external area and, depending on findings, [cracks or discrepancies], accomplishment of applicable corrective action(s) [repair]. 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- 9113. Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 We reviewed Airbus Defense and Space Alert Operators Transmission (AOT), AOT-CN235-53-0002, Revision 1, dated September 17, 2015. This service information describes repetitive borescope and detailed visual inspection requirements for the rear fuselage lateral beam and its external area. This service information is reasonably available because the interested parties have access to it through their normal course of business or by the means identified in the ADDRESSES section. FAA's Determination and Requirements of This Proposed AD This product has been approved by the aviation authority of another country, and is approved for operation in the United States. Pursuant to our bilateral agreement with the State of Design Authority, we have been notified of the unsafe condition described in the MCAI and service information referenced above. We are proposing this AD because we evaluated all pertinent information and determined an unsafe condition exists and is likely to exist or develop on other products of the same type design. Costs of Compliance We estimate that this proposed AD affects 13 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 0 $170 $2,210 = $170. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- We have received no definitive data that would enable us to provide cost estimates for the on-condition actions specified in this proposed AD. Authority for This Rulemaking Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the authority of the FAA Administrator. ``Subtitle VII: Aviation Programs,'' describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's authority. We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in ``Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: General requirements.'' Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this rulemaking action. Regulatory Findings We determined that this proposed AD would not have federalism implications under Executive Order 13132. This proposed AD would not have a substantial direct effect on the States, on the relationship between the national Government and the States, or on the distribution of power and responsibilities among the various levels of government. For the reasons discussed above, I certify this proposed regulation: 1. Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive Order 12866; 2. Is not a ``significant rule'' under the DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); 3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska; and 4. Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by reference, Safety. The Proposed Amendment Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator, the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part 39 as follows: PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES 0 1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows: Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. Sec. 39.13 [Amended] 0 2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness directive (AD): Airbus Defense and Space S.A. (Formerly Known as Construcciones Aeronauticas, S.A.): Docket No. FAA-2016-9113; Directorate Identifier 2016-NM-042-AD. (a) Comments Due Date We must receive comments by November 14, 2016. (b) Affected ADs None. [[Page 66874]] (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, and CN-235-300 airplanes, certificated in any category, all manufacturer serial numbers. (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 53, Fuselage. (e) Reason This AD was prompted by reports of cracks in certain areas of the rear fuselage. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct cracks in the rear fuselage lateral beam and its external area; such cracking could lead to failure of the affected components, and result in reduced structural integrity of the fuselage. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Repetitive Inspections on the Fuselage Lateral Beam Within the compliance time specified in Table 1 to paragraph (g) of this AD and, thereafter, at intervals not to exceed the values specified in Table 2 to paragraph (g) of this AD, as applicable to airplane model, accomplish the inspections as specified in paragraphs (g)(1) and (g)(2) of this AD, in accordance with the instructions of Airbus Defense and Space Alert Operators Transmission (AOT) AOT-CN235-53-0002, Revision 1, dated September 17, 2015. (1) A special detailed inspection for cracks and other discrepancies with a borescope of the rear fuselage lateral beam between Frame (FR) 31 and FR45, left-hand (LH) and right-hand (RH) side. (2) A detailed visual inspection for cracks and other discrepancies of the external area of the rear fuselage lateral beam, LH and RH side. Table 1 to Paragraph (g) of This AD--Initial Inspection Compliance Time ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------------------ A or B, whichever occurs later ------------------------------------------------------------------------ A.................... Before exceeding 15,000 flight cycles or 15,000 flight hours, whichever occurs first since airplane first flight. B.................... Within 50 flight cycles or 50 flight hours whichever occurs first after the effective date of this AD. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Table 2 to Paragraph (g) of This AD--Repetitive Inspection Intervals ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Repetitive interval (whichever occurs first, flight cycles or flight Airplane models hours) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Model CN-235 and CN-235-100 airplanes.. 3,600 flight cycles or 3,100 flight hours. Model CN-235-200 airplanes............. 3,600 flight cycles or 2,800 flight hours. Model CN-235-300 airplanes............. 15,000 flight cycles or 15,000 flight hours. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (h) Repair If any crack or discrepancy is found during any inspection required by paragraph (g) of this AD: Before further flight, contact and obtain repair instructions from Airbus Defense and Space S.A. in accordance with paragraph (k)(2) of this AD, and within the compliance time indicated in those instructions, accomplish the repair accordingly, including any post-repair maintenance task(s), as applicable. (i) Continued Inspection of Repaired Areas Accomplishment of a repair on an airplane, as required by paragraph (h) of this AD, does not constitute terminating action for the repetitive inspections as required by paragraph (g) of this AD for that airplane, unless specified in the applicable repair instructions obtained in paragraph (h). (j) Credit for Previous Actions This paragraph provides credit for actions required by paragraphs (g) and (h) of this AD, if those actions were performed before the effective date of this AD, using Airbus Defense and Space AOT AOT-CN235-53-0002, dated August 28, 2015. (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 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. 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 EASA; or Airbus Defense and Space S.A.'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) EASA Airworthiness Directive 2016-0064, dated April 04, 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-2016-9113. (2) For service information identified in this AD, contact EADS- CASA, Military Transport Aircraft Division (MTAD), Integrated Customer Services (ICS), Technical Services, Avenida de Arag[oacute]n 404, 28022 Madrid, Spain; telephone +34 91 585 55 84; fax +34 91 585 55 05; email [email protected]; Internet http://www.eads.net. 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 16, 2016. Suzanne Masterson, Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2016-23085 Filed 9-28-16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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describe the steps necessary to bring the accordance with paragraph (h) of this • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to
benefits back on-line. If an inactive section. http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the
account has a zero balance, a notice to (1) Whenever benefits are stored off- instructions for submitting comments.
the household is not required. line or expunged, the State agency shall • Fax: 202–493–2251.
(iii) Benefits stored off-line that have document the date, amount of the • Mail: U.S. Department of
not reached the 12-month timeframe for benefits and storage location in the Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
expungement in accordance with household case file. 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
paragraph (h)(2) of this section shall be (2) Issuance reports shall reflect the W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
reinstated and made available within 48 adjustment to the State agency issuance Washington, DC 20590.
hours of reapplication or contact by the totals to comply with monthly issuance • Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail
household. reporting requirements prescribed under address above between 9 a.m. and 5
(iv) Off-line benefits shall be removed § 274.4. p.m., Monday through Friday, except
from the Account Management Agent Dated: September 14, 2016. Federal holidays.
system, making them unavailable to the Telora T. Dean,
For service information identified in
household. Upon reinstatement, the this NPRM, contact Airbus Defence and
Acting Administrator, Food and Nutrition
benefits shall be reissued and the Service.
Space, Services/Engineering Support,
account shall be reactivated or a new Avenida de Aragón 404, 28022 Madrid,
[FR Doc. 2016–22860 Filed 9–28–16; 8:45 am]
account established to resume the Spain; telephone +34 91 585 55 84; fax
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benefit aging process from the new +34 91 585 31 27; email
issuance date. MTA.TechnicalService@Airbus.com.
(2) Expungement. On a daily basis, You may view this referenced service
the State agency shall expunge benefits DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION information at the FAA, Transport
from accounts that have been inactive Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue
for a period of 12 months in accordance Federal Aviation Administration SW., Renton, WA. For information on
with the following: the availability of this material at the
(i) When the oldest benefit allotment 14 CFR Part 39 FAA, call 425–227–1221.
has not been accessed by the household [Docket No. FAA–2016–9113; Directorate Examining the AD Docket
for 12 months, the State agency shall Identifier 2016–NM–042–AD]
expunge benefits from the EBT account You may examine the AD docket on
or off-line storage at the monthly benefit RIN 2120–AA64 the Internet at http://
allotment level as each benefit allotment www.regulations.gov by searching for
ages to 12 months since the date of Airworthiness Directives; Airbus and locating Docket No. FAA–2016–
issuance or since the last date of Defense and Space S.A. (Formerly 9113; or in person at the Docket
account activity, whichever date is later. Known as Construcciones Management Facility between 9 a.m.
(ii) Expunged benefits shall be Aeronauticas, S.A.) Airplanes and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
removed from the Account Management except Federal holidays. The AD docket
AGENCY: Federal Aviation contains this proposed AD, the
Agent unless already removed as Administration (FAA), DOT.
provided in paragraph (h)(1) of this regulatory evaluation, any comments
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking received, and other information. The
section, and shall not be reinstated.
(NPRM). street address for the Docket Operations
(iii) The State agency shall not
expunge any benefits from active office (telephone 800–647–5527) is in
SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new
accounts even if there are benefit the ADDRESSES section. Comments will
airworthiness directive (AD) for all
allotments older than 12 months. If at be available in the AD docket shortly
Airbus Defense and Space S.A.
any time after the expungement process after receipt.
(formerly known as Construcciones
begins, the household initiates activity Aeronauticas, S.A.) Model CN–235, CN FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
affecting the balance of the account, the 235–100, CN 235–200, and CN 235–300 Shahram Daneshmandi, Aerospace
State shall stop expunging benefits from airplanes. This proposed AD was Engineer, International Branch, ANM–
the account and start the account aging prompted by reports of cracks in certain 116, Transport Airplane Directorate,
process over again for the remaining areas of the rear fuselage. This proposed FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton,
benefits. AD would require repetitive borescope WA 98057–3356; telephone 425–227–
(iv) Notwithstanding the paragraph and detailed visual inspections of the 1112; fax 425–227–1149.
(h)(2)(iii) of this section, in instances rear fuselage lateral beam and its SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
when the State agency verifies a death external area and repair if necessary. We
match for all certified members of the Comments Invited
are proposing this AD to detect and
household and closes the SNAP case in correct cracks in the rear fuselage lateral We invite you to send any written
accordance with § 272.14 of this beam and its external area; such relevant data, views, or arguments about
chapter, the State agency shall expunge cracking could lead to failure of the this proposed AD. Send your comments
the remaining SNAP balance in the affected components, and result in to an address listed under the
household’s EBT account at that time. reduced structural integrity of the ADDRESSES section. Include ‘‘Docket No.
asabaliauskas on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with PROPOSALS
(i) Procedures to adjust SNAP fuselage. FAA–2016–9113; Directorate Identifier
accounts. Procedures shall be 2016–NM–042–AD’’ at the beginning of
established to permit the appropriate DATES: We must receive comments on your comments. We specifically invite
managers to adjust SNAP benefits that this proposed AD by November 14, comments on the overall regulatory,
have already been posted to an EBT 2016. economic, environmental, and energy
account prior to the household ADDRESSES: You may send comments, aspects of this proposed AD. We will
accessing the account; or to remove using the procedures found in 14 CFR consider all comments received by the
benefits from inactive accounts for off- 11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following closing date and may amend this
line storage or expungement in methods: proposed AD based on those comments.
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We will post all comments we components, resulting in reduced structural fuselage lateral beam and its external
receive, without change, to http:// integrity of the fuselage. area. This service information is
www.regulations.gov, including any To address this potential unsafe condition, reasonably available because the
personal information you provide. We Airbus Defence and Space (D&S) issued Alert interested parties have access to it
Operator Transmission (AOT) AOT–CN235–
will also post a report summarizing each 53–0002 Revision 1 (hereafter referred to as
through their normal course of business
substantive verbal contact we receive ‘the AOT’ in this AD) to provide inspection or by the means identified in the
about this proposed AD. instructions. ADDRESSES section.
Discussion For the reasons described above, this
FAA’s Determination and Requirements
[EASA] AD requires repetitive inspections
The European Aviation Safety Agency [special detailed inspection with a borescope of This Proposed AD
(EASA), which is the Technical Agent and detailed visual] of the rear fuselage This product has been approved by
for the Member States of the European lateral beam and its external area and, the aviation authority of another
Union, has issued Airworthiness depending on findings, [cracks or country, and is approved for operation
Directive 2016–0064, dated April 04, discrepancies], accomplishment of applicable
in the United States. Pursuant to our
2016 (referred to after this as the corrective action(s) [repair].
bilateral agreement with the State of
Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness You may examine the MCAI in the Design Authority, we have been notified
Information, or ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct AD docket on the Internet at http:// of the unsafe condition described in the
an unsafe condition for certain Airbus www.regulations.gov by searching for MCAI and service information
Defense and Space S.A. Model CN–235, and locating Docket No. FAA–2016– referenced above. We are proposing this
CN–235–100, CN–235–200, and CN– 9113. AD because we evaluated all pertinent
235–300 airplanes. The MCAI states: information and determined an unsafe
Related Service Information Under 1
During a scheduled visual inspection condition exists and is likely to exist or
CFR Part 51
accomplished in accordance with the CN– develop on other products of the same
235 Maintenance Review Board (MRB) We reviewed Airbus Defense and type design.
Document task 53.160, cracking was found, Space Alert Operators Transmission
affecting the rear fuselage lateral beam, both Costs of Compliance
(AOT), AOT–CN235–53–0002, Revision
left hand (LH) and right hand (RH) sides. The
investigation to determine the cause of these 1, dated September 17, 2015. This We estimate that this proposed AD
cracks is on-going. service information describes repetitive affects 13 airplanes of U.S. registry.
This condition, if not detected and borescope and detailed visual We estimate the following costs to
corrected, could lead to failure of the affected inspection requirements for the rear comply with this proposed AD:
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 $2,210
We have received no definitive data Regulatory Findings The Proposed Amendment
that would enable us to provide cost We determined that this proposed AD
estimates for the on-condition actions Accordingly, under the authority
would not have federalism implications delegated to me by the Administrator,
specified in this proposed AD. under Executive Order 13132. This
the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part
Authority for This Rulemaking proposed AD would not have a
39 as follows:
substantial direct effect on the States, on
Title 49 of the United States Code the relationship between the national PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue Government and the States, or on the DIRECTIVES
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, distribution of power and
section 106, describes the authority of responsibilities among the various
levels of government. ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39
the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII:
For the reasons discussed above, I continues to read as follows:
Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more
detail the scope of the Agency’s certify this proposed regulation: Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
authority. 1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory
action’’ under Executive Order 12866; § 39.13 [Amended]
We are issuing this rulemaking under 2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the
the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII, ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: the following new airworthiness
(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979);
General requirements.’’ Under that 3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in directive (AD):
section, Congress charges the FAA with Alaska; and Airbus Defense and Space S.A. (Formerly
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in 4. Will not have a significant
asabaliauskas on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with PROPOSALS
Known as Construcciones Aeronauticas,
air commerce by prescribing regulations economic impact, positive or negative, S.A.): Docket No. FAA–2016–9113;
for practices, methods, and procedures on a substantial number of small entities Directorate Identifier 2016–NM–042–AD.
the Administrator finds necessary for under the criteria of the Regulatory
safety in air commerce. This regulation (a) Comments Due Date
Flexibility Act.
is within the scope of that authority We must receive comments by November
because it addresses an unsafe condition List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 14, 2016.
that is likely to exist or develop on Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation (b) Affected ADs
products identified in this rulemaking safety, Incorporation by reference,
action. Safety. None.
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(c) Applicability in the rear fuselage lateral beam and its of this AD, as applicable to airplane model,
This AD applies to Airbus Defense and external area; such cracking could lead to accomplish the inspections as specified in
Space S.A. (formerly known as failure of the affected components, and result paragraphs (g)(1) and (g)(2) of this AD, in
Construcciones Aeronauticas, S.A.) Model in reduced structural integrity of the fuselage. accordance with the instructions of Airbus
CN–235, CN–235–100, CN–235–200, and Defense and Space Alert Operators
(f) Compliance Transmission (AOT) AOT–CN235–53–0002,
CN–235–300 airplanes, certificated in any
category, all manufacturer serial numbers. Comply with this AD within the Revision 1, dated September 17, 2015.
compliance times specified, unless already (1) A special detailed inspection for cracks
(d) Subject done. and other discrepancies with a borescope of
Air Transport Association (ATA) of the rear fuselage lateral beam between Frame
(g) Repetitive Inspections on the Fuselage (FR) 31 and FR45, left-hand (LH) and right-
America Code 53, Fuselage.
Lateral Beam hand (RH) side.
(e) Reason Within the compliance time specified in (2) A detailed visual inspection for cracks
This AD was prompted by reports of cracks Table 1 to paragraph (g) of this AD and, and other discrepancies of the external area
in certain areas of the rear fuselage. We are thereafter, at intervals not to exceed the of the rear fuselage lateral beam, LH and RH
issuing this AD to detect and correct cracks values specified in Table 2 to paragraph (g) side.
TABLE 1 TO PARAGRAPH (g) OF THIS AD—INITIAL INSPECTION COMPLIANCE TIME
A or B, whichever occurs later
A ............ Before exceeding 15,000 flight cycles or 15,000 flight hours, whichever occurs first since airplane first flight.
B ............ Within 50 flight cycles or 50 flight hours whichever occurs first after the effective date of this AD.
TABLE 2 TO PARAGRAPH (g) OF THIS AD—REPETITIVE INSPECTION INTERVALS
Repetitive interval
Airplane models (whichever occurs first, flight cycles
or flight hours)
Model CN–235 and CN–235–100 airplanes .............................................................................. 3,600 flight cycles or 3,100 flight hours.
Model CN–235–200 airplanes .................................................................................................... 3,600 flight cycles or 2,800 flight hours.
Model CN–235–300 airplanes .................................................................................................... 15,000 flight cycles or 15,000 flight hours.
(h) Repair Flight Standards District Office, as 28022 Madrid, Spain; telephone +34 91 585
If any crack or discrepancy is found during appropriate. If sending information directly 55 84; fax +34 91 585 55 05; email
any inspection required by paragraph (g) of to the International Branch, send it to ATTN: MTA.TechnicalService@casa.eads.net;
this AD: Before further flight, contact and Shahram Daneshmandi, Aerospace Engineer, Internet http://www.eads.net. You may view
obtain repair instructions from Airbus International Branch, ANM–116, Transport this service information at the FAA,
Defense and Space S.A. in accordance with Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind
paragraph (k)(2) of this AD, and within the Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356; Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For information
compliance time indicated in those telephone 425–227–1112; fax 425–227–1149. on the availability of this material at the
instructions, accomplish the repair Before using any approved AMOC, notify FAA, call 425–227–1221.
accordingly, including any post-repair your appropriate principal inspector, or
lacking a principal inspector, the manager of Issued in Renton, Washington, on
maintenance task(s), as applicable. September 16, 2016.
the local flight standards district office/
(i) Continued Inspection of Repaired Areas certificate holding district office. The AMOC Suzanne Masterson,
Accomplishment of a repair on an airplane, approval letter must specifically reference Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
as required by paragraph (h) of this AD, does this AD. Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
not constitute terminating action for the (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any [FR Doc. 2016–23085 Filed 9–28–16; 8:45 am]
repetitive inspections as required by requirement in this AD to obtain corrective
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
paragraph (g) of this AD for that airplane, actions from a manufacturer, the action must
unless specified in the applicable repair be accomplished using a method approved
instructions obtained in paragraph (h). by the Manager, International Branch, ANM–
116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
(j) Credit for Previous Actions EASA; or Airbus Defense and Space S.A.’s
This paragraph provides credit for actions EASA Design Organization Approval (DOA). Federal Aviation Administration
required by paragraphs (g) and (h) of this AD, If approved by the DOA, the approval must
if those actions were performed before the include the DOA-authorized signature. 14 CFR Part 39
effective date of this AD, using Airbus
Defense and Space AOT AOT–CN235–53– (l) Related Information
[Docket No. FAA–2016–9112; Directorate
0002, dated August 28, 2015. (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing
Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA Identifier 2016–NM–091–AD]
(k) Other FAA AD Provisions Airworthiness Directive 2016–0064, dated
asabaliauskas on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with PROPOSALS
The following provisions also apply to this April 04, 2016, for related information. This RIN 2120–AA64
AD: MCAI may be found in the AD docket on the
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing
(AMOCs): The Manager, International searching for and locating Docket No. FAA– Company Airplanes
Branch, ANM–116, Transport Airplane 2016–9113.
Directorate, FAA, has the authority to (2) For service information identified in AGENCY: Federal Aviation
approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested this AD, contact EADS–CASA, Military Administration (FAA), DOT.
using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. Transport Aircraft Division (MTAD), ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your Integrated Customer Services (ICS), (NPRM).
request to your principal inspector or local Technical Services, Avenida de Aragón 404,
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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 14, 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 66872 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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