81_FR_68128 81 FR 67937 - Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes

81 FR 67937 - Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 191 (October 3, 2016)

Page Range67937-67939
FR Document2016-23786

We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain A330-200 Freighter, -200 and -300 series airplanes; and Airbus Model A340-200, -300, -500, and -600 series airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by reports of certain hydraulic reservoirs (HRs) becoming depressurized due to air leakage from the HR pressure relief valve (PRV). This proposed AD would require repetitive inspections of the hydraulic fluid levels and nitrogen gas pressure in the HR for each hydraulic circuit, and if necessary, adjustment of the fluid level(s) and nitrogen pressure in affected HRs. We are proposing this AD to detect and correct air leakage from the HR PRV, which could lead to the loss of one or more hydraulic systems, with the possible result of loss of control of the airplane.

Federal Register, Volume 81 Issue 191 (Monday, October 3, 2016) 
[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 191 (Monday, October 3, 2016)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 67937-67939]
From the Federal Register Online  [www.thefederalregister.org]
[FR Doc No: 2016-23786]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2016-9117; Directorate Identifier 2016-NM-095-AD]
RIN 2120-AA64


Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).

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SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for 
certain A330-200 Freighter, -200 and -300 series airplanes; and Airbus 
Model A340-200, -300, -500, and -600 series airplanes. This proposed AD 
was prompted by reports of certain hydraulic reservoirs (HRs) becoming 
depressurized due to air leakage from the HR pressure relief valve 
(PRV). This proposed AD would require repetitive inspections of the 
hydraulic fluid levels and nitrogen gas pressure in the HR for each 
hydraulic circuit, and if necessary, adjustment of the fluid level(s) 
and nitrogen pressure in affected HRs. We are proposing this AD to 
detect and correct air leakage from the HR PRV, which could lead to the 
loss of one or more hydraulic systems, with the possible result of loss 
of control of the airplane.

DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by November 17, 
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 
SAS, Airworthiness Office--EAL, 1 Rond Point Maurice Bellonte, 31707 
Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone: +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax: +33 5 61 93 
45 80; email: airworthiness.A330-A340@airbus.com; Internet: http://www.airbus.com.

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-
9117; 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: Vladimir Ulyanov, Aerospace Engineer, 
International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; telephone: 425-227-1138; 
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-2016-9117; 
Directorate Identifier 2016-NM-095-AD'' at the beginning of your 
comments. We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory, 
economic, environmental, and energy aspects of this proposed AD. We 
will consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend 
this proposed AD based on those comments.
    We will post all comments we receive, without change, to http://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information you provide. We 
will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal contact we 
receive about this proposed AD.

Discussion

    The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical 
Agent for the Member States of the European Union, has issued EASA AD 
2016-0107, dated June 7, 2016, to correct an unsafe condition for 
certain Airbus Model A330-200 Freighter, -200 and -300 series 
airplanes; and Airbus Model A340-200, -300, -500, and -600 series 
airplanes. The MCAI states:

    Some events of depressurisation of hydraulic reservoirs have 
been reported, due to air leakage from the HR PRV [hydraulic 
reservoir pressure relief valve]. The results of the investigations 
revealed that the air leakage was due to the extrusion of the O-ring 
seal from the HR PRV. This may have happened during HR maintenance, 
testing or during flight, if HR over-filling was performed, as a 
result of which hydraulic fluid could pass through the PRV, causing 
[the] PRV seal to migrate from its nominal position, leading to loss 
of HR pressurisation.
    This condition, if not detected and corrected, could lead to the 
loss of one or more hydraulic systems, possibly resulting in loss of 
control of the aeroplane.
    Prompted by these findings, Airbus issued Alert Operators 
Transmission (AOT) A29L005-16 [dated January 28, 2016] to provide 
inspection instructions.
    For the reasons described above, this [EASA] AD requires 
repetitive inspections of the HR fluid level of each hydraulic 
circuit and, depending on findings, accomplishment of applicable 
corrective action(s). This [EASA] AD also requires actions when 
maintenance action is accomplished on hydraulic reservoirs.
    This [EASA] AD is considered as interim action and further 
[EASA] AD action may follow.

    Required actions include repetitive inspection of the hydraulic 
fluid levels and nitrogen gas pressure in the HR for each hydraulic 
circuit, and if necessary, adjustment of the fluid level(s) and 
nitrogen pressure in affected HRs. 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-2016-9117.

Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51

    We reviewed Airbus Alert Operators Transmission (AOT) A29L005-16, 
Revision 01, dated June 28, 2016. This service information describes 
procedures for inspecting hydraulic fluid levels and nitrogen gas 
pressure in certain HRs, and adjustment of the fluid level(s) and 
nitrogen pressure in affected HRs. 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.

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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 101 airplanes of U.S. 
registry.
    We estimate the following costs to comply with this proposed AD:

                                                                     Estimated Costs
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                                                                                                                            Cost per       Cost on U.S.
           Action                                            Labor cost                                   Parts cost        product         operators
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Inspection..................  1 work-hour x $85 per hour = $85 per inspection cycle..................              $0   $85 per          $8,585 per
                                                                                                                         inspection       inspection
                                                                                                                         cycle.           cycle.
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    We estimate the following costs to do any necessary servicing 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 this 
servicing:

                                               On-Condition Costs
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                                                                                                     Cost per
             Action                                Labor cost                      Parts cost        product
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Adding or Removing Hydraulic     1 work-hour x $85 per hour = $85.............              $0              $85
 Fluid or Nitrogen Gas.
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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

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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]

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2. The FAA amends Sec.  39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness 
directive (AD):

Airbus: Docket No. FAA-2016-9117; Directorate Identifier 2016-NM-
095-AD.

(a) Comments Due Date

    We must receive comments by November 17, 2016.

(b) Affected ADs

    None.

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to Airbus Model A330-201, -202, -203, -223, -
223F, -243, -243F, -301, -302, -303, -321, -322, -323, -341, -342 
and -343 airplanes, and Airbus A340-211, -212, -213, -311, -312, -
313, -541, and -642 airplanes, certificated in any category, all 
airplanes that are fitted with a hydraulic reservoir (HR) pressure 
relief valve (PRV) part number 42F0026 installed on TECHSPACE HR 
having part number 42F1005, 42F1203, 42F1304, 42F1412, 42F1512, or 
42F1607.

(d) Subject

    Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 29, Hydraulic 
power.

(e) Reason

    This AD was prompted by reports of certain hydraulic reservoirs 
(HRs) becoming depressurized due to air leakage from the HR pressure 
relief valve (PRV). We are issuing this AD to detect and correct air 
leakage from the HR PRV, which could lead to the loss of one or more 
hydraulic systems, with the possible result of loss of control of 
the airplane.

(f) Compliance

    Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, 
unless already done.

(g) Inspect Fluid Level and Nitrogen Pressure in Hydraulic Reservoir

    Within the compliance time defined in table 1 to paragraph (g) 
of this AD, as applicable, inspect the HR fluid level and nitrogen 
pressure of each hydraulic circuit in accordance with the 
instructions of paragraph 4.2.2.1 of Airbus Alert Operators 
Transmission (AOT) A29L005-16, Revision 01, dated June 28, 2016. 
Repeat the

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inspection thereafter at intervals not to exceed 1,600 flight hours.

 Table 1 to Paragraph (g) of This AD--Initial Inspection Compliance Time
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            Compliance Time (A or B, whichever occurs later)
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A......................................  Before accumulating 1,600
                                          flight hours since first
                                          flight of the airplane.
B......................................  Within 1,000 flight hours or 3
                                          months, whichever occurs first
                                          after the effective date of
                                          this AD.
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(h) Corrective Action

    If, during any inspection required by paragraph (g) of this AD, 
any unacceptable pressure or fluid level is identified, before 
further flight, do the actions in paragraphs (h)(1) and (h)(2) of 
this AD, as applicable, for each unacceptable pressure or fluid 
level that is discovered. Accomplishment of these actions on an 
airplane does not constitute terminating action for the repetitive 
inspections as required by paragraph (g) of this AD for that 
airplane.
    (1) Add or remove hydraulic fluid, as applicable, in accordance 
with the instructions of paragraph 4.2.2.2 of Airbus Alert Operators 
Transmission (AOT) A29L005-16, Revision 01, dated June 28, 2016.
    (2) Add or remove nitrogen gas, as applicable, in accordance 
with the instructions of paragraph 4.2.2.2 of Airbus Alert Operators 
Transmission (AOT) A29L005-16, Revision 01, dated June 28, 2016.

(i) Servicing Hydraulic Reservoir

    Concurrent with the initial inspection specified in paragraph 
(g) of this AD, revise the maintenance or inspection program, as 
applicable, to incorporate the hydraulic reservoir servicing actions 
specified in paragraph 4.2.2.2 of Airbus Alert Operators 
Transmission (AOT) A29L005-16, Revision 01, dated June 28, 2016.

(j) No Alternative Actions and Intervals

    After accomplishing the revision required by paragraph (i) of 
this AD, no alternative actions (e.g., inspections) and intervals 
may be used unless the actions and intervals are approved as an 
alternative method of compliance (AMOC) in accordance with the 
procedures specified in paragraph (l)(1) of this AD.

(k) 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 Alert Operators 
Transmission (AOT) A29L005-16, dated January 28, 2016.

(l) 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: Vladimir 
Ulyanov, Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, ANM-116, 
Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, 
WA 98057-3356; telephone: 425-227-1138; fax: 425-227-1149. 
Information may be emailed to: 9-ANM-116-AMOC-REQUESTS@faa.gov. 
Before using any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate principal 
inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager of the 
local flight standards district office/certificate holding district 
office.
    (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: 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.

(m) Related Information

    (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information 
(MCAI) EASA AD 2016-0107, dated June 7, 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-2016-9117.
    (2) For service information identified in this AD, contact 
Airbus SAS, Airworthiness Office--EAL, 1 Rond Point Maurice 
Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone: +33 5 61 93 36 96; 
fax: +33 5 61 93 45 80; email: airworthiness.A330-A340@airbus.com; 
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 September 26, 2016.
Dionne Palermo,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification 
Service.
[FR Doc. 2016-23786 Filed 9-30-16; 8:45 am]
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Washington, DC 20590. dated June 7, 2016, to correct an unsafe (b) If a deviation under this section • Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail condition for certain Airbus Model results in an increase in the applicable address above between 9 a.m. and 5 A330–200 Freighter, –200 and –300 Credit Subsidy Cost, such increase shall p.m., Monday through Friday, except series airplanes; and Airbus Model be funded either by additional fees paid Federal holidays. A340–200, –300, –500, and –600 series by or on behalf of the Borrower or, if an airplanes. The MCAI states: For service information identified in appropriation is available by means of this NPRM, contact Airbus SAS, Some events of depressurisation of an appropriations act. The Secretary has Airworthiness Office—EAL, 1 Rond hydraulic reservoirs have been reported, due discretion to determine how the cost of Point Maurice Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac to air leakage from the HR PRV [hydraulic a deviation is funded. reservoir pressure relief valve]. 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This may have Internet: http://www.airbus.com. happened during HR maintenance, testing or Examining the AD Docket during flight, if HR over-filling was DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION performed, as a result of which hydraulic You may examine the AD docket on fluid could pass through the PRV, causing Federal Aviation Administration the Internet at http:// [the] PRV seal to migrate from its nominal www.regulations.gov by searching for position, leading to loss of HR pressurisation. 14 CFR Part 39 and locating Docket No. FAA–2016– This condition, if not detected and corrected, could lead to the loss of one or [Docket No. FAA–2016–9117; Directorate 9117; or in person at the Docket more hydraulic systems, possibly resulting in Identifier 2016–NM–095–AD] Management Facility between 9 a.m. loss of control of the aeroplane. RIN 2120–AA64 and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, Prompted by these findings, Airbus issued except Federal holidays. The AD docket Alert Operators Transmission (AOT) Airworthiness Directives; Airbus contains this proposed AD, the A29L005–16 [dated January 28, 2016] to Airplanes regulatory evaluation, any comments provide inspection instructions. received, and other information. The For the reasons described above, this AGENCY: Federal Aviation street address for the Docket Operations [EASA] AD requires repetitive inspections of Administration (FAA), DOT. the HR fluid level of each hydraulic circuit office (telephone: 800–647–5527) is in and, depending on findings, accomplishment ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking the ADDRESSES section. Comments will of applicable corrective action(s). This (NPRM). be available in the AD docket shortly [EASA] AD also requires actions when SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new after receipt. maintenance action is accomplished on FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: hydraulic reservoirs. airworthiness directive (AD) for certain This [EASA] AD is considered as interim A330–200 Freighter, –200 and –300 Vladimir Ulyanov, Aerospace Engineer, action and further [EASA] AD action may series airplanes; and Airbus Model International Branch, ANM–116, follow. A340–200, –300, –500, and –600 series Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, airplanes. This proposed AD was 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA Required actions include repetitive prompted by reports of certain 98057–3356; telephone: 425–227–1138; inspection of the hydraulic fluid levels hydraulic reservoirs (HRs) becoming fax: 425–227–1149. and nitrogen gas pressure in the HR for depressurized due to air leakage from each hydraulic circuit, and if necessary, SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: adjustment of the fluid level(s) and the HR pressure relief valve (PRV). This proposed AD would require repetitive Comments Invited nitrogen pressure in affected HRs. You inspections of the hydraulic fluid levels may examine the MCAI in the AD We invite you to send any written docket on the Internet at http:// and nitrogen gas pressure in the HR for relevant data, views, or arguments about each hydraulic circuit, and if necessary, www.regulations.gov by searching for this proposed AD. Send your comments and locating Docket No. FAA–2016– adjustment of the fluid level(s) and to an address listed under the nitrogen pressure in affected HRs. We 9117. ADDRESSES section. Include ‘‘Docket No. are proposing this AD to detect and FAA–2016–9117; Directorate Identifier Related Service Information Under 1 correct air leakage from the HR PRV, 2016–NM–095–AD’’ at the beginning of CFR Part 51 which could lead to the loss of one or your comments. We specifically invite We reviewed Airbus Alert Operators more hydraulic systems, with the comments on the overall regulatory, Transmission (AOT) A29L005–16, possible result of loss of control of the economic, environmental, and energy Revision 01, dated June 28, 2016. This airplane. aspects of this proposed AD. 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67938 Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 191 / Monday, October 3, 2016 / Proposed Rules FAA’s Determination and Requirements Design Authority, we have been notified develop on other products of these same of This Proposed AD of the unsafe condition described in the type designs. MCAI and service information Costs of Compliance This product has been approved by referenced above. We are proposing this the aviation authority of another AD because we evaluated all pertinent We estimate that this proposed AD country, and is approved for operation information and determined an unsafe affects 101 airplanes of U.S. registry. in the United States. Pursuant to our condition exists and is likely to exist or We estimate the following costs to bilateral agreement with the State of comply with this proposed AD: ESTIMATED COSTS Cost per Cost on U.S. Action Labor cost Parts cost product operators Inspection ................ 1 work-hour × $85 per hour = $85 per inspection cycle ....... $0 $85 per inspection $8,585 per inspec- cycle. tion cycle. We estimate the following costs to do required based on the results of the determining the number of airplanes any necessary servicing that would be proposed inspection. We have no way of that might need this servicing: ON-CONDITION COSTS Cost per Action Labor cost Parts cost product Adding or Removing Hydraulic Fluid or Nitrogen Gas .............................. 1 work-hour × $85 per hour = $85 $0 $85 Authority for This Rulemaking 2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the (c) Applicability Title 49 of the United States Code DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures This AD applies to Airbus Model A330– specifies the FAA’s authority to issue (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); 201, –202, –203, –223, –223F, –243, –243F, 3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in –301, –302, –303, –321, –322, –323, –341, rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, Alaska; and –342 and –343 airplanes, and Airbus A340– section 106, describes the authority of 4. Will not have a significant 211, –212, –213, –311, –312, –313, –541, and the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII: economic impact, positive or negative, –642 airplanes, certificated in any category, Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more on a substantial number of small entities all airplanes that are fitted with a hydraulic detail the scope of the Agency’s under the criteria of the Regulatory reservoir (HR) pressure relief valve (PRV) authority. Flexibility Act. part number 42F0026 installed on We are issuing this rulemaking under TECHSPACE HR having part number the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII, List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 42F1005, 42F1203, 42F1304, 42F1412, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation 42F1512, or 42F1607. General requirements.’’ Under that safety, Incorporation by reference, (d) Subject section, Congress charges the FAA with Safety. Air Transport Association (ATA) of promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in The Proposed Amendment America Code 29, Hydraulic power. air commerce by prescribing regulations for practices, methods, and procedures Accordingly, under the authority (e) Reason the Administrator finds necessary for delegated to me by the Administrator, This AD was prompted by reports of safety in air commerce. This regulation the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part certain hydraulic reservoirs (HRs) becoming is within the scope of that authority 39 as follows: depressurized due to air leakage from the HR because it addresses an unsafe condition pressure relief valve (PRV). We are issuing that is likely to exist or develop on PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS this AD to detect and correct air leakage from products identified in this rulemaking DIRECTIVES the HR PRV, which could lead to the loss of action. one or more hydraulic systems, with the ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 possible result of loss of control of the Regulatory Findings continues to read as follows: airplane. We determined that this proposed AD Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. (f) Compliance would not have federalism implications Comply with this AD within the § 39.13 [Amended] under Executive Order 13132. This compliance times specified, unless already proposed AD would not have a ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding done. substantial direct effect on the States, on the following new airworthiness directive (AD): (g) Inspect Fluid Level and Nitrogen the relationship between the national Pressure in Hydraulic Reservoir rmajette on DSK2TPTVN1PROD with PROPOSALS Government and the States, or on the Airbus: Docket No. FAA–2016–9117; Directorate Identifier 2016–NM–095–AD. Within the compliance time defined in distribution of power and table 1 to paragraph (g) of this AD, as responsibilities among the various (a) Comments Due Date applicable, inspect the HR fluid level and levels of government. nitrogen pressure of each hydraulic circuit in We must receive comments by November For the reasons discussed above, I 17, 2016. accordance with the instructions of certify this proposed regulation: paragraph 4.2.2.1 of Airbus Alert Operators 1. 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Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 191 / Monday, October 3, 2016 / Proposed Rules 67939 inspection thereafter at intervals not to Branch, ANM–116, Transport Airplane DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION exceed 1,600 flight hours. Directorate, FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested Office of the Secretary TABLE 1 TO PARAGRAPH (g) OF THIS using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. AD—INITIAL INSPECTION COMPLI- In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your 14 CFR Part 382 ANCE TIME request to your principal inspector or local [Docket No. DOT–OST–2015–0246] Flight Standards District Office, as Compliance Time (A or B, whichever appropriate. If sending information directly RIN 2105–AE12 occurs later) to the International Branch, send it to ATTN: Vladimir Ulyanov, Aerospace Engineer, Nondiscrimination on the Basis of A ........... Before accumulating 1,600 flight International Branch, ANM–116, Transport Disability in Air Travel: Negotiated hours since first flight of the air- Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Rulemaking Committee Sixth Meeting plane. Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356; B ........... Within 1,000 flight hours or 3 AGENCY: Office of the Secretary, telephone: 425–227–1138; fax: 425–227– months, whichever occurs first 1149. Information may be emailed to: 9- Department of Transportation. after the effective date of this ACTION: Notice of sixth public meeting AD. ANM-116-AMOC-REQUESTS@faa.gov. Before using any approved AMOC, notify of advisory committee. (h) Corrective Action your appropriate principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager of SUMMARY: This notice announces the If, during any inspection required by the local flight standards district office/ sixth meeting of the Advisory paragraph (g) of this AD, any unacceptable Committee on Accessible Air pressure or fluid level is identified, before certificate holding district office. (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any Transportation (ACCESS Advisory further flight, do the actions in paragraphs Committee). (h)(1) and (h)(2) of this AD, as applicable, for requirement in this AD to obtain corrective each unacceptable pressure or fluid level that actions from a manufacturer, the action must DATES: The sixth meeting of the is discovered. Accomplishment of these be accomplished using a method approved ACCESS Advisory Committee will be actions on an airplane does not constitute by the Manager, International Branch, ANM– held on October 12–14, 2016, from 9:00 terminating action for the repetitive 116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Eastern Daylight inspections as required by paragraph (g) of the European Aviation Safety Agency this AD for that airplane. Time. (EASA); or Airbus’s EASA Design (1) Add or remove hydraulic fluid, as ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at applicable, in accordance with the Organization Approval (DOA). If approved by the DOA, the approval must include the the Hilton Arlington, 950 N. Stafford St., instructions of paragraph 4.2.2.2 of Airbus Arlington, VA 22203. Attendance is Alert Operators Transmission (AOT) DOA-authorized signature. A29L005–16, Revision 01, dated June 28, open to the public up to the room’s 2016. (m) Related Information capacity of 150 attendees. Since space is (2) Add or remove nitrogen gas, as (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing limited, any member of the general applicable, in accordance with the Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA AD public who plans to attend this meeting instructions of paragraph 4.2.2.2 of Airbus 2016–0107, dated June 7, 2016, for related must notify the registration contact Alert Operators Transmission (AOT) information. This MCAI may be found in the identified below no later than October 5, A29L005–16, Revision 01, dated June 28, 2016. AD docket on the Internet at http:// 2016. www.regulations.gov by searching for and FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: To (i) Servicing Hydraulic Reservoir locating Docket No. FAA–2016–9117. register to attend the meeting, please Concurrent with the initial inspection (2) For service information identified in contact Kyle Ilgenfritz (kilgenfritz@ specified in paragraph (g) of this AD, revise this AD, contact Airbus SAS, Airworthiness linkvisum.com; 703–442–4575 the maintenance or inspection program, as Office—EAL, 1 Rond Point Maurice Bellonte, extension 128). For other information, applicable, to incorporate the hydraulic 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone: +33 reservoir servicing actions specified in please contact Livaughn Chapman or 5 61 93 36 96; fax: +33 5 61 93 45 80; email: Vinh Nguyen, Office of the Aviation paragraph 4.2.2.2 of Airbus Alert Operators airworthiness.A330-A340@airbus.com; Enforcement and Proceedings, U.S. Transmission (AOT) A29L005–16, Revision 01, dated June 28, 2016. Internet: http://www.airbus.com. You may Department of Transportation, by email view this service information at the FAA, at livaughn.chapman@dot.gov or (j) No Alternative Actions and Intervals Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind vinh.nguyen@dot.gov or by telephone at After accomplishing the revision required Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For information 202–366–9342. by paragraph (i) of this AD, no alternative on the availability of this material at the actions (e.g., inspections) and intervals may SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: FAA, call 425–227–1221. be used unless the actions and intervals are approved as an alternative method of Issued in Renton, Washington, on I. Sixth Public Meeting of the ACCESS compliance (AMOC) in accordance with the September 26, 2016. Committee procedures specified in paragraph (l)(1) of Dionne Palermo, The sixth meeting of the ACCESS this AD. Advisory Committee will be held on Acting Manager, Transport Airplane (k) Credit for Previous Actions Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. October 12–14, 2016, from 9:00 a.m. to This paragraph provides credit for actions [FR Doc. 2016–23786 Filed 9–30–16; 8:45 am] 5:00 p.m., Eastern Daylight Time. The required by paragraphs (g) and (h) of this AD, BILLING CODE 4910–13–P meeting will be held at the Hilton if those actions were performed before the Arlington, 950 N. Stafford St., rmajette on DSK2TPTVN1PROD with PROPOSALS effective date of this AD using Airbus Alert Arlington, VA 22203. At the meeting, Operators Transmission (AOT) A29L005–16, the ACCESS Advisory Committee will dated January 28, 2016. continue to address whether to require (l) Other FAA AD Provisions accessible inflight entertainment (IFE) The following provisions also apply to this and strengthen accessibility AD: requirements for other in-flight (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance communications, whether to require an (AMOCs): The Manager, International accessible lavatory on new single-aisle VerDate Sep<11>2014 14:35 Sep 30, 2016 Jkt 241001 PO 00000 Frm 00016 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 E:\FR\FM\03OCP1.SGM 03OCP1


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CategoryRegulatory Information
CollectionFederal Register
sudoc ClassAE 2.7:
GS 4.107:
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PublisherOffice of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
SectionProposed Rules
ActionNotice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
DatesWe must receive comments on this proposed AD by November 17, 2016.
ContactVladimir Ulyanov, Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; telephone: 425-227-1138; fax: 425-227-1149.
FR Citation81 FR 67937 
RIN Number2120-AA64
CFR AssociatedAir Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety
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