81 FR 70062 - 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 196 (October 11, 2016)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 196 (October 11, 2016)
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| FR Document | 2016-24202 |
[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 196 (Tuesday, October 11, 2016)] [Proposed Rules] [Pages 70062-70064] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2016-24202] [[Page 70062]] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2016-9187; Directorate Identifier 2016-NM-032-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. Model C-212 airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by multiple reports of damaged and cracked rudder torque tube shafts. This proposed AD would require repetitive general visual and high frequency eddy current (HFEC) inspections of the inner rudder torque tube shaft for cracks, deformation, and damage; repetitive detailed inspections, and HFEC inspections if necessary, of the inner and outer rudder torque tube shaft for cracks, deformation, and damage; and corrective actions if necessary. This proposed AD also provides a modification which terminates the repetitive inspections. We are proposing this AD to detect and correct damaged and cracked rudder torque tube shafts, which could lead to structural failure of the affected rudder torque tube shaft and possible reduced control of the airplane. DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by November 25, 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 Defense and Space, Services/Engineering Support, Avenida de Arag[oacute]n 404, 28022 Madrid, Spain; telephone: +34 91 585 55 84; fax: +34 91 585 31 27; email: [email protected]. You may view this 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- 9187; 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-2016-9187; Directorate Identifier 2016-NM-032-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 2016-0052, dated March 14, 2016 (referred to after this as the Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or ``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for all Airbus Defense and Space S.A. Model C-212 airplanes. The MCAI states: Occurrences were reported of finding a damaged and cracked rudder torque tube shaft, Part Number (P/N) 212-46237-01. Subsequent investigation determined that this damage occurred after parking of the aeroplane during a heavy wind gust, without having set the flight control surfaces in locked position. This condition, if not detected and corrected, could lead to structural failure of the affected rudder torque tube shaft, possibly resulting in reduced control of the aeroplane. To address this potential unsafe condition, EADS-CASA issued Alert Operators Transmission (AOT) AOT-C212-27-0001 to provide inspection instructions, and Service Bulletin (SB) SB-212-27-0058 providing modification instructions. For the reasons described above, this [EASA] AD requires repetitive inspections of the affected rudder torque tube shaft, and introduces an optional modification [replacement], which constitutes terminating action for those repetitive inspections. This proposed AD would require repetitive general visual and HFEC inspections of the inner rudder torque tube shaft for cracks, deformation, and damage; repetitive detailed inspections, and HFEC inspections if necessary, of the inner and outer rudder torque tube shaft for cracks, deformation, and damage; a general visual inspection to verify rudder alignment if necessary; and corrective actions if necessary. Repetitive inspections are done depending on conditions (wind conditions, gust lock engagement, and rudder deviation) identified in Airbus Defense & Space Alert Operators Transmission AOT- C212-27-0001, dated July 15, 2015. Damage may include bulging, dents, peeled paint, or visible corrosion. Corrective actions include replacement of the rudder torque tube shaft with a new rudder torque tube shaft and repair. The optional terminating action includes replacement of the rudder torque tube shaft with an improved rudder torque tube shaft. 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-2016-9187. Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 We reviewed the following EADS CASA service information. EADS CASA Service Bulletin SB-212-27-0058, dated April 25, 2014. This service information describes procedures for replacement of the rudder torque tube shaft with an improved rudder torque tube shaft. Airbus Defense & Space Alert Operators Transmission AOT- C212-27- [[Page 70063]] 0001, dated July 15, 2015. This service information describes procedures for general visual and HFEC inspections of the inner rudder torque tube shaft for cracks, deformation, and damage; detailed inspections, and HFEC inspections if necessary, of the inner and outer rudder torque tube shaft for cracks, deformation, and damage; a general visual inspection to verify rudder alignment; and corrective actions if necessary. 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 49 airplanes of U.S. registry. We estimate the following costs to comply with this proposed AD: Estimated Costs ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cost on U.S. Action Labor cost Parts cost Cost per product operators ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Inspections..................... Up to 33 work-hours $0 Up to $2,805 per Up to $137,445 per x $85 per hour = inspection cycle. inspection cycle $2,805 per inspection cycle. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Estimated Costs for Optional Actions ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Action Labor cost Parts cost Cost per product ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Optional modification.................. Up to 48 work-hours x $85 $48,729 Up to $52,359 per hour = $4,080. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- We have received no definitive data that would enable us to provide cost estimates for the on-condition actions and parts cost 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-2016-9187; Directorate Identifier 2016-NM-032-AD. (a) Comments Due Date We must receive comments by November 25, 2016. (b) Affected ADs None. (c) Applicability This AD applies to Airbus Defense and Space S.A (formerly known as Construcciones Aeronauticas, S.A.) Model C-212-CB, C-212-CC, C- 212-CD, C-212-CE, C-212-CF, C-212-DF, and C-212-DE airplanes, certificated in any category, all manufacturer serial numbers. (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 27, Flight controls. (e) Reason This AD was prompted by multiple reports of damaged and cracked rudder torque tube shafts. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct damaged and cracked rudder torque tube shafts, which could lead to structural failure of the affected rudder torque tube shaft and possible reduced control of the airplane. [[Page 70064]] (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Repetitive Inspections For airplanes equipped with a rudder torque tube shaft having part number (P/N) 212-46237-01: Do the actions specified in paragraphs (g)(1) and (g)(2) of this AD. (1) Within 30 days after the effective date of this AD; do general visual, detailed, and high frequency eddy current (HFEC) inspections of the inner and outer surfaces of the rudder torque tube shaft, as applicable, for cracks, deformation, and damage, in accordance with the instructions of Airbus Defense & Space Alert Operators Transmission AOT-C212-27-0001, dated July 15, 2015. (2) Thereafter, before further flight after the conditions identified in paragraph 3.1.1.1 of Airbus Defense & Space Alert Operators Transmission AOT-C212-27-0001, dated July 15, 2015, do the applicable inspections identified for each condition. (h) Corrective Actions If, during any inspection required by paragraph (g) of this AD, any crack, deformation, or damage is found, before further flight do all applicable corrective actions, in accordance with Airbus Defense & Space Alert Operators Transmission AOT-C212-27-0001, dated July 15, 2015. Where Airbus Defense & Space Alert Operators Transmission AOT-C212-27-0001, dated July 15, 2015, specifies to contact Airbus for corrective action: Before further flight, accomplish corrective actions in accordance with paragraph (k)(2) of this AD. (i) Optional Modification Modification of an airplane by replacing the rudder torque tube shaft P/N 212-46237-01 with an improved part, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of EADS-CASA Service Bulletin SB-212-27- 0058, dated April 25, 2014, constitutes terminating action for the inspections required by paragraphs (g)(1) and (g)(2) of this AD for the modified airplane. (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 Military All Operator Letter (AOL) AOL-212-037, Revision 01, dated April 11, 2014. (k) Other FAA AD Provisions The following provisions also apply to this AD: (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your request to your principal inspector or local Flight Standards District Office, as appropriate. If sending information directly to the International Branch, send it to ATTN: Shahram Daneshmandi, Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; telephone: 425-227-1112; fax: 425-227-1149. Information may be emailed to: [email protected]. Before using any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager of the local flight standards district office/certificate holding district office. (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: 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 EADS CASA's EASA Design Organization Approval (DOA). If approved by the DOA, the approval must include the DOA-authorized signature. (l) Related Information (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA 2016-0052, dated March 14, 2016, for related information. This MCAI may be found in the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2016-9187. (2) For service information identified in this AD, contact Airbus Defense and Space, Services/Engineering Support, Avenida de Arag[oacute]n 404, 28022 Madrid, Spain; telephone: +34 91 585 55 84; fax: +34 91 585 31 27; email: [email protected]. You may view this service information at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 425-227-1221. Issued in Renton, Washington, on September 29, 2016. Dionne Palermo, Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2016-24202 Filed 10-7-16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Spain; telephone: +34 91 585 55 84; fax: Model C–212 airplanes. The MCAI
+34 91 585 31 27; email: states:
Federal Aviation Administration MTA.TechnicalService@Airbus.com. Occurrences were reported of finding a
You may view this referenced service damaged and cracked rudder torque tube
14 CFR Part 39 information at the FAA, Transport shaft, Part Number (P/N) 212–46237–01.
[Docket No. FAA–2016–9187; Directorate Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue Subsequent investigation determined that
SW., Renton, WA. For information on this damage occurred after parking of the
Identifier 2016–NM–032–AD]
the availability of this material at the aeroplane during a heavy wind gust, without
RIN 2120–AA64 FAA, call 425–227–1221. having set the flight control surfaces in
locked position.
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Examining the AD Docket This condition, if not detected and
Defense and Space S.A. (Formerly corrected, could lead to structural failure of
You may examine the AD docket on the affected rudder torque tube shaft,
Known as Construcciones the Internet at http:// possibly resulting in reduced control of the
Aeronauticas, S.A.) Airplanes www.regulations.gov by searching for aeroplane.
AGENCY: Federal Aviation and locating Docket No. FAA–2016– To address this potential unsafe condition,
9187; or in person at the Docket EADS–CASA issued Alert Operators
Administration (FAA), DOT. Transmission (AOT) AOT–C212–27–0001 to
Management Facility between 9 a.m.
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking provide inspection instructions, and Service
and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
(NPRM). Bulletin (SB) SB–212–27–0058 providing
except Federal holidays. The AD docket
modification instructions.
SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new contains this proposed AD, the For the reasons described above, this
airworthiness directive (AD) for all regulatory evaluation, any comments [EASA] AD requires repetitive inspections of
Airbus Defense and Space S.A. Model received, and other information. The the affected rudder torque tube shaft, and
C–212 airplanes. This proposed AD was street address for the Docket Operations introduces an optional modification
prompted by multiple reports of office (telephone: 800–647–5527) is in [replacement], which constitutes terminating
the ADDRESSES section. Comments will action for those repetitive inspections.
damaged and cracked rudder torque
tube shafts. This proposed AD would be available in the AD docket shortly This proposed AD would require
require repetitive general visual and after receipt. repetitive general visual and HFEC
high frequency eddy current (HFEC) FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: inspections of the inner rudder torque
inspections of the inner rudder torque Shahram Daneshmandi, Aerospace tube shaft for cracks, deformation, and
tube shaft for cracks, deformation, and Engineer, International Branch, ANM– damage; repetitive detailed inspections,
damage; repetitive detailed inspections, 116, Transport Airplane Directorate, and HFEC inspections if necessary, of
and HFEC inspections if necessary, of FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, the inner and outer rudder torque tube
the inner and outer rudder torque tube WA 98057–3356; telephone: 425–227– shaft for cracks, deformation, and
shaft for cracks, deformation, and 1112; fax: 425–227–1149. damage; a general visual inspection to
damage; and corrective actions if SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: verify rudder alignment if necessary;
necessary. This proposed AD also and corrective actions if necessary.
Comments Invited Repetitive inspections are done
provides a modification which
terminates the repetitive inspections. We invite you to send any written depending on conditions (wind
We are proposing this AD to detect and relevant data, views, or arguments about conditions, gust lock engagement, and
correct damaged and cracked rudder this proposed AD. Send your comments rudder deviation) identified in Airbus
torque tube shafts, which could lead to to an address listed under the Defense & Space Alert Operators
structural failure of the affected rudder ADDRESSES section. Include ‘‘Docket No. Transmission AOT–C212–27–0001,
torque tube shaft and possible reduced FAA–2016–9187; Directorate Identifier dated July 15, 2015. Damage may
control of the airplane. 2016–NM–032–AD’’ at the beginning of include bulging, dents, peeled paint, or
your comments. We specifically invite visible corrosion. Corrective actions
DATES: We must receive comments on
comments on the overall regulatory, include replacement of the rudder
this proposed AD by November 25, economic, environmental, and energy torque tube shaft with a new rudder
2016. aspects of this proposed AD. We will torque tube shaft and repair. The
ADDRESSES: You may send comments, consider all comments received by the optional terminating action includes
using the procedures found in 14 CFR closing date and may amend this replacement of the rudder torque tube
11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following proposed AD based on those comments. shaft with an improved rudder torque
methods: We will post all comments we tube shaft. You may examine the MCAI
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to receive, without change, to http:// in the AD docket on the Internet at
http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the www.regulations.gov, including any http://www.regulations.gov by searching
instructions for submitting comments. personal information you provide. We for and locating Docket No. FAA–2016–
• Fax: 202–493–2251. will also post a report summarizing each 9187.
• Mail: U.S. Department of substantive verbal contact we receive
Transportation, Docket Operations, M– about this proposed AD. Related Service Information Under 1
30, West Building Ground Floor, Room CFR Part 51
W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Discussion
We reviewed the following EADS
Washington, DC 20590. The European Aviation Safety Agency CASA service information.
• Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail (EASA), which is the Technical Agent • EADS CASA Service Bulletin SB–
ehiers on DSK5VPTVN1PROD with PROPOSALS
address above between 9 a.m. and 5 for the Member States of the European 212–27–0058, dated April 25, 2014.
p.m., Monday through Friday, except Union, has issued EASA 2016–0052, This service information describes
Federal holidays. dated March 14, 2016 (referred to after procedures for replacement of the
For service information identified in this as the Mandatory Continuing rudder torque tube shaft with an
this NPRM, contact Airbus Defense and Airworthiness Information, or ‘‘the improved rudder torque tube shaft.
Space, Services/Engineering Support, MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe condition • Airbus Defense & Space Alert
Avenida de Aragón 404, 28022 Madrid, for all Airbus Defense and Space S.A. Operators Transmission AOT–C212–27–
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0001, dated July 15, 2015. This service have access to it through their normal referenced above. We are proposing this
information describes procedures for course of business or by the means AD because we evaluated all pertinent
general visual and HFEC inspections of identified in the ADDRESSES section. information and determined an unsafe
the inner rudder torque tube shaft for condition exists and is likely to exist or
FAA’s Determination and Requirements
cracks, deformation, and damage; develop on other products of the same
detailed inspections, and HFEC of This Proposed AD
type design.
inspections if necessary, of the inner This product has been approved by
and outer rudder torque tube shaft for the aviation authority of another Costs of Compliance
cracks, deformation, and damage; a country, and is approved for operation
general visual inspection to verify in the United States. Pursuant to our We estimate that this proposed AD
rudder alignment; and corrective actions bilateral agreement with the State of affects 49 airplanes of U.S. registry.
if necessary. Design Authority, we have been notified We estimate the following costs to
This service information is reasonably of the unsafe condition described in the comply with this proposed AD:
available because the interested parties MCAI and service information
ESTIMATED COSTS
Action Labor cost Parts cost Cost per product Cost on U.S. operators
Inspections ............................. Up to 33 work-hours × $85 $0 Up to $2,805 per inspection Up to $137,445 per inspection
per hour = $2,805 per in- cycle. cycle
spection cycle.
ESTIMATED COSTS FOR OPTIONAL ACTIONS
Action Labor cost Parts cost Cost per product
Optional modification ............................... Up to 48 work-hours × $85 per hour = $48,729 Up to $52,359
$4,080.
We have received no definitive data Government and the States, or on the § 39.13 [Amended]
that would enable us to provide cost distribution of power and ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
estimates for the on-condition actions responsibilities among the various
the following new airworthiness
and parts cost specified in this proposed levels of government.
directive (AD):
AD. For the reasons discussed above, I
certify this proposed regulation: Airbus Defense and Space S.A. (Formerly
Authority for This Rulemaking Known as Construcciones Aeronauticas,
Title 49 of the United States Code 1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory S.A.): Docket No. FAA–2016–9187;
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue action’’ under Executive Order 12866; Directorate Identifier 2016–NM–032–AD.
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, 2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the
(a) Comments Due Date
section 106, describes the authority of DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures
the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII: (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); We must receive comments by November
Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more 25, 2016.
3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in
detail the scope of the Agency’s Alaska; and (b) Affected ADs
authority. 4. Will not have a significant None.
We are issuing this rulemaking under economic impact, positive or negative,
the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII, on a substantial number of small entities
(c) Applicability
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: under the criteria of the Regulatory This AD applies to Airbus Defense and
General requirements.’’ Under that Flexibility Act. Space S.A (formerly known as
section, Congress charges the FAA with Construcciones Aeronauticas, S.A.) Model C–
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 212–CB, C–212–CC, C–212–CD, C–212–CE,
air commerce by prescribing regulations C–212–CF, C–212–DF, and C–212–DE
for practices, methods, and procedures Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
airplanes, certificated in any category, all
the Administrator finds necessary for safety, Incorporation by reference,
manufacturer serial numbers.
safety in air commerce. This regulation Safety.
(d) Subject
is within the scope of that authority The Proposed Amendment
because it addresses an unsafe condition Air Transport Association (ATA) of
that is likely to exist or develop on Accordingly, under the authority America Code 27, Flight controls.
products identified in this rulemaking delegated to me by the Administrator,
the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part (e) Reason
action.
39 as follows: This AD was prompted by multiple reports
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Regulatory Findings of damaged and cracked rudder torque tube
We determined that this proposed AD PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS shafts. We are issuing this AD to detect and
would not have federalism implications DIRECTIVES correct damaged and cracked rudder torque
under Executive Order 13132. This tube shafts, which could lead to structural
proposed AD would not have a ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 failure of the affected rudder torque tube
substantial direct effect on the States, on continues to read as follows: shaft and possible reduced control of the
airplane.
the relationship between the national Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
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(f) Compliance International Branch, ANM–116, Transport fuel oil. In the Final Rules section of
Comply with this AD within the Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind this Federal Register, EPA is approving
compliance times specified, unless already Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356; the District’s submittal as a direct final
telephone: 425–227–1112; fax: 425–227–
done. rule without prior proposal because the
1149. Information may be emailed to: 9-
(g) Repetitive Inspections ANM-116-AMOC-REQUESTS@faa.gov. Agency views this as a noncontroversial
Before using any approved AMOC, notify submittal and anticipates no adverse
For airplanes equipped with a rudder
your appropriate principal inspector, or comments. A detailed rationale for the
torque tube shaft having part number (P/N)
212–46237–01: Do the actions specified in lacking a principal inspector, the manager of approval is set forth in the direct final
paragraphs (g)(1) and (g)(2) of this AD. the local flight standards district office/ rule. If no adverse comments are
(1) Within 30 days after the effective date certificate holding district office. received in response to this action, no
of this AD; do general visual, detailed, and (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any further activity is contemplated. If EPA
high frequency eddy current (HFEC) requirement in this AD to obtain corrective receives adverse comments, the direct
inspections of the inner and outer surfaces of actions from a manufacturer, the action must
final rule will be withdrawn and all
the rudder torque tube shaft, as applicable, be accomplished using a method approved
by the Manager, International Branch, ANM– public comments received will be
for cracks, deformation, and damage, in addressed in a subsequent final rule
accordance with the instructions of Airbus 116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or
the EASA; or EADS CASA’s EASA Design based on this proposed rule. EPA will
Defense & Space Alert Operators
Organization Approval (DOA). If approved by not institute a second comment period.
Transmission AOT–C212–27–0001, dated
July 15, 2015. the DOA, the approval must include the Any parties interested in commenting
DOA-authorized signature. on this action should do so at this time.
(2) Thereafter, before further flight after the
conditions identified in paragraph 3.1.1.1 of (l) Related Information DATES: Comments must be received in
Airbus Defense & Space Alert Operators (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing writing by November 10, 2016.
Transmission AOT–C212–27–0001, dated Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA ADDRESSES: Submit your comments,
July 15, 2015, do the applicable inspections 2016–0052, dated March 14, 2016, for related identified by Docket ID No. EPA–R03–
identified for each condition. information. This MCAI may be found in the OAR–2016–0199 at http://
(h) Corrective Actions AD docket on the Internet at http:// www.regulations.gov, or via email to
www.regulations.gov by searching for and pino.maria@epa.gov. For comments
If, during any inspection required by
locating Docket No. FAA–2016–9187. submitted at Regulations.gov, follow the
paragraph (g) of this AD, any crack, (2) For service information identified in
deformation, or damage is found, before this AD, contact Airbus Defense and Space, online instructions for submitting
further flight do all applicable corrective Services/Engineering Support, Avenida de comments. Once submitted, comments
actions, in accordance with Airbus Defense & Aragón 404, 28022 Madrid, Spain; telephone: cannot be edited or removed from
Space Alert Operators Transmission AOT– +34 91 585 55 84; fax: +34 91 585 31 27; Regulations.gov. For either manner of
C212–27–0001, dated July 15, 2015. Where email: MTA.TechnicalService@Airbus.com. submission, the EPA may publish any
Airbus Defense & Space Alert Operators You may view this service information at the
Transmission AOT–C212–27–0001, dated
comment received to its public docket.
FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Do not submit electronically any
July 15, 2015, specifies to contact Airbus for Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For
corrective action: Before further flight, information you consider to be
information on the availability of this
accomplish corrective actions in accordance material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221.
confidential business information (CBI)
with paragraph (k)(2) of this AD. or other information whose disclosure is
Issued in Renton, Washington, on restricted by statute. Multimedia
(i) Optional Modification September 29, 2016. submissions (audio, video, etc.) must be
Modification of an airplane by replacing Dionne Palermo, accompanied by a written comment.
the rudder torque tube shaft P/N 212–46237– Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
01 with an improved part, in accordance
The written comment is considered the
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. official comment and should include
with the Accomplishment Instructions of
[FR Doc. 2016–24202 Filed 10–7–16; 8:45 am] discussion of all points you wish to
EADS–CASA Service Bulletin SB–212–27–
0058, dated April 25, 2014, constitutes BILLING CODE 4910–13–P make. The EPA will generally not
terminating action for the inspections consider comments or comment
required by paragraphs (g)(1) and (g)(2) of contents located outside of the primary
this AD for the modified airplane. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION submission (i.e. on the web, cloud, or
(j) Credit for Previous Actions AGENCY other file sharing system). For
This paragraph provides credit for actions
additional submission methods, please
40 CFR Part 52 contact the person identified in the FOR
required by paragraphs (g) and (h) of this AD,
if those actions were performed before the [EPA–R03–OAR–2016–0199; FRL–9953–73– FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section.
effective date of this AD using Airbus Region 3] For the full EPA public comment policy,
Military All Operator Letter (AOL) AOL– information about CBI or multimedia
212–037, Revision 01, dated April 11, 2014. Approval and Promulgation of Air submissions, and general guidance on
(k) Other FAA AD Provisions Quality Implementation Plans; District making effective comments, please visit
of Columbia; Revision of Regulations http://www2.epa.gov/dockets/
The following provisions also apply to this
for Sulfur Content of Fuel Oil commenting-epa-dockets.
AD:
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance AGENCY: Environmental Protection FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
(AMOCs): The Manager, International Agency (EPA). Asrah Khadr, (215) 814–2071, or by
Branch, ANM–116, Transport Airplane email at khadr.asrah@epa.gov.
ACTION: Proposed rule.
Directorate, FAA, has the authority to SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: For
ehiers on DSK5VPTVN1PROD with PROPOSALS
approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested SUMMARY: The Environmental Protection further information, please see the
using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. Agency (EPA) proposes to approve the information provided in the direct final
In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your
request to your principal inspector or local
state implementation plan (SIP) revision action, with the same title, that is
Flight Standards District Office, as submitted by the District of Columbia located in the ‘‘Rules and Regulations’’
appropriate. If sending information directly for the purpose of updating the District section of this Federal Register
to the International Branch, send it to ATTN: of Columbia Municipal Regulations publication. Please note that if EPA
Shahram Daneshmandi, Aerospace Engineer, (DCMR) to lower the sulfur content of receives adverse comment on an
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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 25, 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 70062 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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