81 FR 8134 - Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 32 (February 18, 2016)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 32 (February 18, 2016)
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| FR Document | 2016-03215 |
[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 32 (Thursday, February 18, 2016)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 8134-8138] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2016-03215] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2016-0467; Directorate Identifier 2016-NM-008-AD; Amendment 39-18395; AD 2016-04-01] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of Transportation (DOT). ACTION: Final rule; request for comments. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: We are superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2015-26-02 for all Airbus Model A330-200, A330-200 Freighter, and A330-300 series airplanes; and Airbus Model A340-200, A340-300, A340-500, and A340-600 series airplanes. AD 2015-26-02 required, for certain airplanes, identification of the part number, serial number, and standard of the ram air turbine (RAT) pump, RAT module, RAT actuator, and RAT lower gearbox assembly; replacement of the balance [[Page 8135]] weight screw, modification of the actuator coil spring, modification of the actuator, an inspection of the anti-stall valve for correct installation in the RAT pump housing; and corrective actions if necessary. For certain other airplanes, AD 2015-26-02 required re- identification or replacement of the RAT module. This new AD requires the same actions as AD 2015-26-02. This new AD was prompted by a report of a typographical error in the regulatory text of AD 2015-26-02. We are issuing this AD to prevent loss of the impeller function and RAT pump pressurization capability, which, if preceded by a total engine flame-out, could result in loss of control of the airplane. DATES: This AD becomes effective March 4, 2016. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of certain publications listed in this AD as of February 2, 2016 (80 FR 81174, December 29, 2015). We must receive comments on this AD by April 4, 2016. ADDRESSES: You may send comments, using the procedures found in 14 CFR 11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following methods:Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments. Fax: 202-493-2251. Mail: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590. Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. For Airbus service information identified in this final rule, 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 [email protected]; Internet http://www.airbus.com. For Hamilton Sundstrand service information identified in this final rule, contact Hamilton Sundstrand, Technical Publications, Mail Stop 302-9, 4747 Harrison Avenue, P.O. Box 7002, Rockford, IL 61125- 7002; telephone 860-654-3575; fax 860-998-4564; email [email protected]; Internet http://www.hamiltonsundstrand.com. You may view this referenced service information at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 425- 227-1221. It is also available on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2016- 0467. 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- 0467; or in person at the Docket Operations office between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket contains this 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: Discussion On December 9, 2015, we issued AD 2015-26-02, Amendment 39-18350 (80 FR 81174, December 29, 2015) (``AD 2015-26-02''). AD 2015-26-02 applied to all Airbus Model A330-200, A330-200 Freighter, and A330-300 series airplanes; and Airbus Model A340-200, A340-300, A340-500, and A340-600 series airplanes. AD 2015-26-02 was prompted by a report indicating that, during a production flight test, the RAT did not pressurize the green hydraulic system. AD 2015-26-02 required for certain airplanes, identification of the part number, serial number, and standard of the RAT pump, RAT module, RAT actuator, and RAT lower gearbox assembly; replacement of the balance weight screw, modification of the actuator coil spring, modification of the actuator, an inspection of the anti-stall valve for correct installation in the RAT pump housing; and corrective actions if necessary. For certain other airplanes, AD 2015-26-02 required re-identification or replacement of the RAT module. We issued AD 2015-26-02 to prevent loss of the impeller function and RAT pump pressurization capability, which, if preceded by a total engine flame-out, could result in loss of control of the airplane. Since we issued AD 2015-26-02, we received a report of a typographical error in the regulatory text of AD 2015-26-02. Paragraph (m) of AD 2015-26-02 inadvertently referred to paragraph (n) and should have referred to paragraph (o), ``Parts Installation Prohibition.'' The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical Agent for the Member States of the European Union, has issued EASA Airworthiness Directive 2013-0274, dated November 15, 2013 (referred to after this as the Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or ``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for all Airbus Model A330-200, A330-200 Freighter, and A330-300 series airplanes; and Airbus Model A340-200, A340-300, A340-500, and A340-600 series airplanes. The MCAI states: During a production flight test of an A330-300 aeroplane, the Ram Air Turbine (RAT) did not pressurize the green hydraulic system. Investigation revealed that the impeller drive (hex) shaft had a reduced length of engagement with the pump drive shaft. This caused the impeller drive shaft to disengage from the pump and disconnect the impeller. It was determined that the disconnection was the result of internal hex dimensions on the pump impeller shaft, which had been changed in a manufacturing drawing. From the investigation analysis, it was possible to identify a list of affected parts. This condition, if not detected and corrected, could lead to the loss of impeller function and RAT pump pressurization capability, possibly resulting, in case of total engine flame out, to the loss of control of the aeroplane. To address this unsafe condition, a new design RAT pump shaft has been developed with a decreased hexagonal shaft housing depth, which increases the hexagonal drive shaft engagement in the impeller shaft to carry the impeller torque. Airbus issued Service Bulletin (SB) A330-29-3122, SB A340-29-4093 and SB A340-29-5021 to provide instructions for in-service replacement of the affected RAT hydraulic pumps, or re-identification of the RAT pump and complete RAT module, as applicable. For the reasons described above, this [EASA] AD requires identification and replacement [modification] or re-identification of all affected RAT hydraulic pumps on A330 and A340-200/300 aeroplanes, and replacement [modification] of all affected RAT modules on A340-500/ -600 aeroplanes. For affected pumps, the required actions also include concurrent actions, as applicable, including replacement of the balance weight screw, modification of the actuator coil spring, modification of the actuator, an inspection of the anti-stall valve for correct installation in the RAT pump housing and re-installation if necessary. For affected pumps, corrective actions include replacement of the RAT hydraulic pump, and re-identification of the part number of the [[Page 8136]] RAT module. You may examine the MCAI on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2016- 0467. Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 Airbus has issued the following service information: Airbus Service Bulletin A330-29-3122, dated October 25, 2012. Airbus Service Bulletin A340-29-4093, dated October 25, 2012. This service information describes procedures for identifying the part number, serial number, and standard of the RAT pump, RAT module, RAT actuator, and RAT lower gearbox assembly; replacing the balance weight screw, modifying the actuator coil spring, modifying the actuator, and doing an inspection of the anti-stall valve for correct installation; and re-identifying the part numbers of the RAT hydraulic pump and RAT module. Airbus also issued Service Bulletin A330-29-3126, dated June 12, 2014; and Service Bulletin A340-29-4097, dated June 12, 2014, which describe procedures for identifying the part number and serial number of the RAT actuator; modifying the RAT actuators; and re-identifying the part numbers of the RAT module. In addition, Airbus issued Service Bulletin A340-29-5021, dated October 2, 2012; and Service Bulletin A340-29-5025, dated June 16, 2014, which describe procedures for replacing (modifying) the RAT module. Hamilton Sundstrand has issued Service Bulletin ERPS06M-29-19, dated August 6, 2012, which identifies the serial numbers of the suspect hydraulic pump. 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 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 issuing this AD because we evaluated all pertinent information and determined the unsafe condition exists and is likely to exist or develop on other products of these same type designs. FAA's Determination of the Effective Date We are superseding AD 2015-26-02 to correct a typographical error in the regulatory text. No other changes have been made to AD 2015-26- 02. Therefore, we determined that notice and opportunity for prior public comment are unnecessary. Comments Invited This AD is a final rule that involves requirements affecting flight safety, and we did not precede it by notice and opportunity for public comment. We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or arguments about this AD. Send your comments to an address listed under the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2016-0467; Directorate Identifier 2016-NM-008-AD'' at the beginning of your comments. We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory, economic, environmental, and energy aspects of this AD. We will consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend this AD because of 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 AD. Costs of Compliance We estimate that this AD affects 66 airplanes of U.S. registry. We also estimate that it will take about 14 work-hours per product to comply with the basic requirements of this AD. The average labor rate is $85 per work-hour. Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of this AD on U.S. operators to be $78,540, or $1,190 per product. In addition, we estimate that any necessary follow-on actions will take about 18 work-hours and require parts costing up to $427,301, for a cost of $428,831 per product. We have no way of determining the number of aircraft that might need this action. 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 AD will not have federalism implications under Executive Order 13132. This AD will 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 that this AD: 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. Adoption of the Amendment Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator, the FAA amends 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 removing airworthiness directive (AD) 2015-26-02, Amendment 39-18350 (80 FR 81174, December 29, 2015), and adding the following new AD: 2016-04-01 Airbus: Amendment 39-18395; Docket No. FAA-2016-0467; Directorate Identifier 2016-NM-008-AD. (a) Effective Date This AD becomes effective March 4, 2016. [[Page 8137]] (b) Affected ADs (1) This AD replaces AD 2015-26-02, Amendment 39-18350 (80 FR 81174, December 29, 2015). (2) This AD affects AD 2012-21-19, Amendment 39-17235 (77 FR 65812, October 31, 2012); and AD 2012-21-20, Amendment 39-17236 (77 FR 65799, October 31, 2012). (c) Applicability This AD applies to all Airbus airplanes, certificated in any category, identified in paragraphs (c)(1) and (c)(2) of this AD, all manufacturer serial numbers. (1) Model A330-201, -202, -203, -223, -223F, -243, -243F, -301, -302, -303, -321, -322, -323, -341, -342, and -343 airplanes. (2) Model A340-211, -212, -213, -311, -312, -313, -541, and -642 airplanes. (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 29, Hydraulic Power. (e) Reason This AD was prompted by a report indicating that, during a production flight test, the ram air turbine (RAT) did not pressurize the green hydraulic system. We are issuing this AD to prevent loss of the impeller function and RAT pump pressurization capability, which, if preceded by a total engine flame-out, could result in loss of control of the airplane. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Identification of RAT Components For Airbus Model A330-201, -202, -203, -223, -223F, -243, -243F, -301, -302, -303, -321, -322, -323, -341, -342, and -343 airplanes; and Model A340-211, -212, -213, -311, -312, and -313 airplanes: Except as provided by paragraph (i) of this AD, within 36 months after the effective date of this AD, identify the part number, serial number, and standard (through the mod-dots) of the RAT pump, RAT module, RAT actuator, and RAT lower gearbox assembly, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of the applicable Airbus service information specified in paragraphs (g)(1) and (g)(2) of this AD. A review of airplane maintenance records is acceptable in lieu of this identification if the part number, serial number, and standard can be conclusively determined from that review. (1) For Airbus Model A330-201, -202, -203, -223, -223F, -243, - 243F, -301, -302, -303, -321, -322, -323, -341, -342, and -343 airplanes: Airbus Service Bulletin A330-29-3122, dated October 25, 2012. (2) For Airbus Model A340-211, -212, -213, -311, -312, and -313 airplanes: Airbus Service Bulletin A340-29-4093, dated October 25, 2012. (h) Corrective and Concurrent Actions If the serial number of the RAT hydraulic pump is included in table 7, ``Suspect Hydraulic Pump Serial Numbers,'' of Hamilton Sundstrand Service Bulletin ERPS06M-29-19, dated August 6, 2012: Within 36 months after the effective date of this AD, do all applicable corrective actions, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of the applicable Airbus service information specified in paragraphs (g)(1) and (g)(2) of this AD. Prior to or concurrently with doing the corrective actions required by this paragraph, do the actions specified in paragraphs (h)(1) through (h)(4) of this AD, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A330-29-3122, dated October 25, 2012 (for Model A330-200, - 200 Freighter, and -300 series airplanes); or Airbus Service Bulletin A340-29-4093, dated October 25, 2012 (for Airbus Model A340-211, -212, -213, -311, -312, and -313 airplanes). (1) Replace the balance weight screw. (2) Modify the actuator coil spring. (3) Modify the actuator. (4) Do a general visual inspection of the anti-stall valve for correct installation in the RAT pump housing, and if any incorrect installation is found, before further flight, correctly install the anti-stall valve. (i) Exception to Service Information Specifications Airbus Service Bulletin A330-29-3122, dated October 25, 2012 (for Model A330-200, -200 Freighter, and -300 series airplanes), refers to Hamilton Sundstrand Service Bulletin ``EPRPS06M-29-13'' as an additional source of guidance for doing certain actions required by paragraph (h) of this AD. The first ``P'' in the citation should have been omitted; the correct reference is to Hamilton Sundstrand Service Bulletin ``ERPS06M-29-13.'' (j) Re-Identification of Part Numbers If the serial number of the RAT hydraulic pump is not included in table 7, ``Suspect Hydraulic Pump Serial Numbers,'' of Hamilton Sundstrand Service Bulletin ERPS06M-29-19, dated August 6, 2012: Within 36 months after the effective date of this AD, re-identify the part numbers of the RAT hydraulic pump and RAT module, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of the applicable Airbus service information specified in paragraphs (g)(1) and (g)(2) of this AD. (k) Service Information for Optional Actions Accomplishment of the actions required by paragraphs (g), (h), and (j) of this AD, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A330-29-3126, dated June 12, 2014; or Airbus Service Bulletin A340-29-4097, dated June 12, 2014, as applicable, constitutes compliance with the requirements of paragraphs (g), (h), and (j) of this AD. (l) RAT Module Replacement (Modification) For Airbus Model A340-541 and -642 airplanes having RAT module part number (P/N) 772722D, 772722E, 772722F, or 772722G: Within 36 months after the effective date of this AD, replace (modify) the RAT module, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A340-29-5021, dated October 2, 2012. As an option, accomplishment of the RAT module replacement (modification), in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A340-29-5025, dated June 16, 2014, constitutes compliance with the requirement of this paragraph. (m) Exception to Paragraphs (g), (h), and (j) of This AD The actions required by paragraphs (g), (h), and (j) of this AD are not required for airplanes on which Airbus Modification 202537 was embodied in production, provided it can be determined that, since the airplane's first flight, no RAT hydraulic pump or RAT module having a part number identified in paragraph (o) of this AD is installed on that airplane. (n) Terminating Action for Certain Requirements of Other ADs (1) For Airbus Model A330-201, -202, -203, -223, -223F, -243, - 243F, -301, -302, -303, -321, -322, -323, -341, -342, and -343 airplanes; and Model A340-211, -212, -213, -311, -312, and -313 airplanes: Accomplishment of the actions required by paragraphs (g), (h), and (j) of this AD constitutes compliance with the requirements of paragraphs (g)(1) and (g)(2) of AD 2012-21-19, Amendment 39-17235 (77 FR 65812, October 31, 2012); and paragraphs (g)(1) and (g)(2) of AD 2012-21-20, Amendment 39-17236 (77 FR 65799, October 31, 2012). (2) For Airbus Model A340-541 and -642 airplanes: Accomplishment of the actions required by paragraph (l) of this AD constitutes compliance with the requirements of paragraphs (h)(1) and (h)(2) of AD 2012-21-20, Amendment 39-17236 (77 FR 65799, October 31, 2012). (o) Parts Installation Prohibition (1) For Airbus Model A330-201, -202, -203, -223, -223F, -243, - 243F, -301, -302, -303, -321, -322, -323, -341, -342, and -343 airplanes; and A340-211, -212, -213, -311, -312, and -313 airplanes: After modification of the RAT module as required by paragraph (h) of this AD, no person may install any complete RAT module having a part number identified in paragraph (o)(1)(i) of this AD, or any RAT hydraulic pump having the part number identified in paragraph (o)(1)(ii) of this AD, on any airplane. (i) RAT module P/N 766351, 768084, 770379, 770952, 770952A, 770952B, 1702934, 1702934A, or 1702934B. (ii) RAT hydraulic pump P/N 5909522 (Parker P/N 4207902). (2) For Airbus Model A340-541 and -642 airplanes: After modification of the RAT module as required by paragraph (l) of this AD, no person may install any complete RAT module having P/N 772722D, 772722E, 772722F, or 772722G, on any airplane. (p) 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 [[Page 8138]] 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: [email protected]. Before using any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager of the local flight standards district office/ certificate holding district office. The AMOC approval letter must specifically reference this AD. (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any requirement in this AD to obtain corrective actions from a manufacturer, the action must be accomplished using a method approved by the Manager, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA); or Airbus's EASA Design Organization Approval (DOA). If approved by the DOA, the approval must include the DOA-authorized signature. (q) Related Information Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA Airworthiness Directive 2013-0274, dated November 15, 2013, 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-2016-0467. (r) Material Incorporated by Reference (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference (IBR) of the service information listed in this paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. (2) You must use this service information as applicable to do the actions required by this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise. (3) The following service information was approved for IBR on February 2, 2016 (80 FR 81174, December 29, 2015). (i) Airbus Service Bulletin A330-29-3122, dated October 25, 2012. (ii) Airbus Service Bulletin A330-29-3126, dated June 12, 2014. (iii) Airbus Service Bulletin A340-29-4093, dated October 25, 2012. (iv) Airbus Service Bulletin A340-29-4097, dated June 12, 2014. (v) Airbus Service Bulletin A340-29-5021, dated October 2, 2012. (vi) Airbus Service Bulletin A340-29-5025, dated June 16, 2014. (vii) Hamilton Sundstrand Service Bulletin ERPS06M-29-19, dated August 6, 2012. (4) For Airbus 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 [email protected]; Internet http://www.airbus.com. (5) For Hamilton Sundstrand service information identified in this AD, contact Hamilton Sundstrand, Technical Publications, Mail Stop 302-9, 4747 Harrison Avenue, P.O. Box 7002, Rockford, IL 61125- 7002; telephone 860-654-3575; fax 860-998-4564; email [email protected]; Internet http://www.hamiltonsundstrand.com. (6) 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. (7) You may view this service information that is incorporated by reference at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For information on the availability of this material at NARA, call 202-741-6030, or go to: http://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html. Issued in Renton, Washington, on February 8, 2016. Michael Kaszycki, Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2016-03215 Filed 2-17-16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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Currency in issuing interagency removal of these internal procedures further minimize the economic impact
guidance stating that, depending on the from the Code of Federal Regulations. of the final rule on small entities.
facts and circumstances, a depository Information about how the Board
IV. Paperwork Reduction Act
institution might violate the prohibition processes consumer complaints is
against unfair or deceptive practices in provided on the Board’s public Web In accordance with the Paperwork
the FTC Act and the Dodd-Frank Act if site.16 Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995 (44 U.S.C.
it engages in the practices prohibited by 3506; 5 CFR 1320 Appendix A.1), the
the former credit practices rules.14 III. Final Regulatory Flexibility Board reviewed the rule under the
Analysis authority delegated to the Federal
II. Discussion Reserve by the Office of Management
The Regulatory Flexibility Act 17
Fourteen commenters responded to (RFA) generally requires an agency to and Budget (OMB). The final rule
the proposed repeal of Regulation AA. perform an assessment of the impact a contains no requirements subject to the
Three individual commenters stated rule is expected to have on small PRA.
that Regulation AA was a necessary and entities. Based on its analysis, and for
helpful regulation; two of these List of Subjects in 12 CFR Part 227
the reasons stated below, the Board
commenters stated that the Board’s believes that this final rule will not have Banks, Banking, Consumer protection,
reasons for repealing the regulation a significant economic impact on a Credit, Federal Reserve System,
were unclear. A comment letter received substantial number of small entities. Finance.
from seven consumer advocate 1. Statement of the need for, and Authority and Issuance
organizations acknowledged that the objectives of, the final rule. Regulation
Board’s repeal of Regulation AA was For the reasons set forth in the
AA was issued pursuant to section preamble, and under the authority of
required by the Dodd-Frank Act. In their 18(f)(1) of the FTC Act. As noted above,
letter, these commenters also provided section 1092(2) of Public Law 111–203,
the Dodd-Frank Act repealed this 124 Stat. 1376 (Jul. 21, 2010), the Board
recommendations to the Bureau provision of the FTC Act.18
regarding acts or practices that the amends 12 CFR chapter II by removing
Accordingly, the Board is repealing its part 227.
Bureau now has to authority to regulate
Regulation AA.
if it finds they are unfair or deceptive.15
Eight commenters addressed the 2. Summary of issues raised by PART 227—[REMOVED]
interagency guidance that was issued comments in response to the initial
simultaneously with the proposed regulatory flexibility analysis. The By order of the Board of Governors of the
repeal of Regulation AA. One individual Board did not receive any comments on Federal Reserve System, February 11, 2016.
commenter believed the guidance the initial regulatory flexibility analysis. Robert deV. Frierson,
would discourage banks from engaging 3. Small entities affected by the final Secretary of the Board.
in unfair or deceptive acts or practices, rule. The final rule repeals Regulation [FR Doc. 2016–03228 Filed 2–17–16; 8:45 am]
but seven consumer advocate AA, which was issued pursuant to BILLING CODE–P
commenters recommended section 18(f)(1) of the FTC. As a result
strengthening the guidance language. of the FTC Act amendments made by
The consumer advocate commenters the Dodd-Frank Act, the Board no
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
also recommended that the Board issue longer has rule writing authority under
additional guidance regarding other acts section 18(f)(1). The legislative repeal of Federal Aviation Administration
or practices that the commenters believe the Board’s rulemaking authority
should be declared unfair or deceptive nullified the provisions in Regulation 14 CFR Part 39
acts or practices. AA that were issued pursuant to that
The Board is finalizing the repeal of authority. Consequently, the Board’s [Docket No. FAA–2016–0467; Directorate
Identifier 2016–NM–008–AD; Amendment
Regulation AA as proposed. As the repeal of the regulation, which no
39–18395; AD 2016–04–01]
Board discussed in the Proposed Rule, longer has legal effect, will not affect
the Dodd-Frank Act eliminated the any entity, including any small entity. RIN 2120–AA64
Board’s rule writing authority under the The repeal of Regulation AA will also
FTC Act, which nullified the regulation. remove information about how the Airworthiness Directives; Airbus
The Board will continue to monitor Board processes consumer complaints Airplanes
developments with respect to unfair or from the Code of Federal Regulations. AGENCY: Federal Aviation
deceptive acts or practices and assess This is not expected to have an effect on Administration (FAA), Department of
whether to issue additional supervisory small entities because that information Transportation (DOT).
guidance. is provided on the Board’s public Web ACTION: Final rule; request for
The repeal of Regulation AA also site. comments.
eliminates Subpart A of the regulation, 4. Recordkeeping, reporting, and
which generally describes the internal compliance requirements. The final rule SUMMARY: We are superseding
procedures used by the Board in repeals Regulation AA and therefore Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2015–26–
handling consumer complaints. The does not impose any recordkeeping, 02 for all Airbus Model A330–200,
Board did not receive comment on the reporting, or compliance requirements A330–200 Freighter, and A330–300
on any entities. series airplanes; and Airbus Model
14 ‘‘Interagency Guidance Regarding Unfair or
5. Significant alternatives to the final A340–200, A340–300, A340–500, and
Deceptive Credit Practices’’ (Aug. 22, 2014).
revisions. Because the repeal of A340–600 series airplanes. AD 2015–
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http://www.federalreserve.gov/newsevents/press/
bcreg/bcreg20140822a2.pdf. Regulation AA will have no impact, 26–02 required, for certain airplanes,
15 One state chartered bank commenter did not
there are no alternatives that would identification of the part number, serial
address the proposed repeal, but objected to number, and standard of the ram air
examiners’ citations of banks for unfair or deceptive
practices in the supervisory process. Two
16 https://www.federalreserveconsumerhelp.gov/. turbine (RAT) pump, RAT module, RAT
individual commenters did not address the 17 5 U.S.C. 601 et seq. actuator, and RAT lower gearbox
proposed repeal of Regulation AA. 18 See section 1092(2) of the Dodd-Frank Act. assembly; replacement of the balance
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weight screw, modification of the SW., Renton, WA. For information on error in the regulatory text of AD 2015–
actuator coil spring, modification of the the availability of this material at the 26–02. Paragraph (m) of AD 2015–26–02
actuator, an inspection of the anti-stall FAA, call 425–227–1221. It is also inadvertently referred to paragraph (n)
valve for correct installation in the RAT available on the Internet at http:// and should have referred to paragraph
pump housing; and corrective actions if www.regulations.gov by searching for (o), ‘‘Parts Installation Prohibition.’’
necessary. For certain other airplanes, and locating Docket No. FAA–2016– The European Aviation Safety Agency
AD 2015–26–02 required re- 0467. (EASA), which is the Technical Agent
identification or replacement of the RAT for the Member States of the European
Examining the AD Docket Union, has issued EASA Airworthiness
module. This new AD requires the same
actions as AD 2015–26–02. This new You may examine the AD docket on Directive 2013–0274, dated November
AD was prompted by a report of a the Internet at http:// 15, 2013 (referred to after this as the
typographical error in the regulatory www.regulations.gov by searching for Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness
text of AD 2015–26–02. We are issuing and locating Docket No. FAA–2016– Information, or ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct
this AD to prevent loss of the impeller 0467; or in person at the Docket an unsafe condition for all Airbus
function and RAT pump pressurization Operations office between 9 a.m. and 5 Model A330–200, A330–200 Freighter,
capability, which, if preceded by a total p.m., Monday through Friday, except and A330–300 series airplanes; and
engine flame-out, could result in loss of Federal holidays. The AD docket Airbus Model A340–200, A340–300,
control of the airplane. contains this AD, the regulatory A340–500, and A340–600 series
DATES: This AD becomes effective evaluation, any comments received, and airplanes. The MCAI states:
March 4, 2016. other information. The street address for During a production flight test of an A330–
The Director of the Federal Register the Docket Operations office (telephone 300 aeroplane, the Ram Air Turbine (RAT)
approved the incorporation by reference 800–647–5527) is in the ADDRESSES did not pressurize the green hydraulic
of certain publications listed in this AD section. Comments will be available in system. Investigation revealed that the
as of February 2, 2016 (80 FR 81174, the AD docket shortly after receipt. impeller drive (hex) shaft had a reduced
length of engagement with the pump drive
December 29, 2015). FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
shaft. This caused the impeller drive shaft to
We must receive comments on this Vladimir Ulyanov, Aerospace Engineer, disengage from the pump and disconnect the
AD by April 4, 2016. International Branch, ANM–116, impeller. It was determined that the
ADDRESSES: You may send comments, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, disconnection was the result of internal hex
using the procedures found in 14 CFR 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA dimensions on the pump impeller shaft,
11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following 98057–3356; telephone 425–227–1138; which had been changed in a manufacturing
fax 425–227–1149. drawing. From the investigation analysis, it
methods:
was possible to identify a list of affected
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: parts.
http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the This condition, if not detected and
Discussion
instructions for submitting comments. corrected, could lead to the loss of impeller
• Fax: 202–493–2251. On December 9, 2015, we issued AD function and RAT pump pressurization
• Mail: U.S. Department of 2015–26–02, Amendment 39–18350 (80 capability, possibly resulting, in case of total
Transportation, Docket Operations, M– FR 81174, December 29, 2015) (‘‘AD engine flame out, to the loss of control of the
30, West Building Ground Floor, Room 2015–26–02’’). AD 2015–26–02 applied aeroplane.
W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., to all Airbus Model A330–200, A330– To address this unsafe condition, a new
design RAT pump shaft has been developed
Washington, DC 20590. 200 Freighter, and A330–300 series
with a decreased hexagonal shaft housing
• Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of airplanes; and Airbus Model A340–200, depth, which increases the hexagonal drive
Transportation, Docket Operations, M– A340–300, A340–500, and A340–600 shaft engagement in the impeller shaft to
30, West Building Ground Floor, Room series airplanes. AD 2015–26–02 was carry the impeller torque. Airbus issued
W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., prompted by a report indicating that, Service Bulletin (SB) A330–29–3122, SB
Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 during a production flight test, the RAT A340–29–4093 and SB A340–29–5021 to
p.m., Monday through Friday, except did not pressurize the green hydraulic provide instructions for in-service
Federal holidays. system. AD 2015–26–02 required for replacement of the affected RAT hydraulic
pumps, or re-identification of the RAT pump
For Airbus service information certain airplanes, identification of the
and complete RAT module, as applicable.
identified in this final rule, contact part number, serial number, and For the reasons described above, this
Airbus SAS, Airworthiness Office— standard of the RAT pump, RAT [EASA] AD requires identification and
EAL, 1 Rond Point Maurice Bellonte, module, RAT actuator, and RAT lower replacement [modification] or re-
31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone gearbox assembly; replacement of the identification of all affected RAT hydraulic
+33 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61 93 45 balance weight screw, modification of pumps on A330 and A340–200/300
80; email airworthiness.A330A340@ the actuator coil spring, modification of aeroplanes, and replacement [modification]
airbus.com; Internet http:// the actuator, an inspection of the anti- of all affected RAT modules on A340–500/
www.airbus.com. stall valve for correct installation in the –600 aeroplanes.
For Hamilton Sundstrand service RAT pump housing; and corrective For affected pumps, the required
information identified in this final rule, actions if necessary. For certain other actions also include concurrent actions,
contact Hamilton Sundstrand, Technical airplanes, AD 2015–26–02 required re- as applicable, including replacement of
Publications, Mail Stop 302–9, 4747 identification or replacement of the RAT the balance weight screw, modification
Harrison Avenue, P.O. Box 7002, module. We issued AD 2015–26–02 to of the actuator coil spring, modification
Rockford, IL 61125–7002; telephone prevent loss of the impeller function of the actuator, an inspection of the anti-
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860–654–3575; fax 860–998–4564; email and RAT pump pressurization stall valve for correct installation in the
tech.solutions@hs.utc.com; Internet capability, which, if preceded by a total RAT pump housing and re-installation
http://www.hamiltonsundstrand.com. engine flame-out, could result in loss of if necessary. For affected pumps,
You may view this referenced service control of the airplane. corrective actions include replacement
information at the FAA, Transport Since we issued AD 2015–26–02, we of the RAT hydraulic pump, and re-
Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue received a report of a typographical identification of the part number of the
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RAT module. You may examine the FAA’s Determination of the Effective section, Congress charges the FAA with
MCAI on the Internet at http:// Date promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in
www.regulations.gov by searching for We are superseding AD 2015–26–02 air commerce by prescribing regulations
and locating Docket No. FAA–2016– to correct a typographical error in the for practices, methods, and procedures
0467. regulatory text. No other changes have the Administrator finds necessary for
been made to AD 2015–26–02. safety in air commerce. This regulation
Related Service Information Under 1
Therefore, we determined that notice is within the scope of that authority
CFR Part 51
and opportunity for prior public because it addresses an unsafe condition
Airbus has issued the following comment are unnecessary. that is likely to exist or develop on
service information: products identified in this rulemaking
• Airbus Service Bulletin A330–29– Comments Invited action.
3122, dated October 25, 2012. This AD is a final rule that involves Regulatory Findings
• Airbus Service Bulletin A340–29– requirements affecting flight safety, and
4093, dated October 25, 2012. we did not precede it by notice and We determined that this AD will not
This service information describes opportunity for public comment. We have federalism implications under
procedures for identifying the part invite you to send any written relevant Executive Order 13132. This AD will
number, serial number, and standard of data, views, or arguments about this AD. not have a substantial direct effect on
the RAT pump, RAT module, RAT Send your comments to an address the States, on the relationship between
actuator, and RAT lower gearbox listed under the ADDRESSES section. the national government and the States,
assembly; replacing the balance weight Include ‘‘Docket No. FAA–2016–0467; or on the distribution of power and
screw, modifying the actuator coil Directorate Identifier 2016–NM–008– responsibilities among the various
spring, modifying the actuator, and AD’’ at the beginning of your comments. levels of government.
doing an inspection of the anti-stall We specifically invite comments on the For the reasons discussed above, I
valve for correct installation; and re- overall regulatory, economic, certify that this AD:
identifying the part numbers of the RAT environmental, and energy aspects of
1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory
hydraulic pump and RAT module. this AD. We will consider all comments
action’’ under Executive Order 12866;
Airbus also issued Service Bulletin received by the closing date and may
amend this AD because of those 2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the
A330–29–3126, dated June 12, 2014;
comments. DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures
and Service Bulletin A340–29–4097,
We will post all comments we (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979);
dated June 12, 2014, which describe
procedures for identifying the part receive, without change, to http:// 3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in
number and serial number of the RAT www.regulations.gov, including any Alaska; and
actuator; modifying the RAT actuators; personal information you provide. We 4. Will not have a significant
and re-identifying the part numbers of will also post a report summarizing each economic impact, positive or negative,
the RAT module. substantive verbal contact we receive on a substantial number of small entities
In addition, Airbus issued Service about this AD. under the criteria of the Regulatory
Bulletin A340–29–5021, dated October Costs of Compliance Flexibility Act.
2, 2012; and Service Bulletin A340–29– List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
We estimate that this AD affects 66
5025, dated June 16, 2014, which
airplanes of U.S. registry.
describe procedures for replacing We also estimate that it will take Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
(modifying) the RAT module. about 14 work-hours per product to safety, Incorporation by reference,
Hamilton Sundstrand has issued comply with the basic requirements of Safety.
Service Bulletin ERPS06M–29–19, dated this AD. The average labor rate is $85 Adoption of the Amendment
August 6, 2012, which identifies the per work-hour. Based on these figures,
serial numbers of the suspect hydraulic we estimate the cost of this AD on U.S. Accordingly, under the authority
pump. operators to be $78,540, or $1,190 per delegated to me by the Administrator,
This service information is reasonably product. the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as
available because the interested parties In addition, we estimate that any follows:
have access to it through their normal necessary follow-on actions will take
course of business or by the means PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
about 18 work-hours and require parts
identified in the ADDRESSES section. DIRECTIVES
costing up to $427,301, for a cost of
FAA’s Determination and Requirements $428,831 per product. We have no way
■ 1. The authority citation for part 39
of This AD of determining the number of aircraft
continues to read as follows:
that might need this action.
This product has been approved by Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
the aviation authority of another Authority for This Rulemaking
country, and is approved for operation Title 49 of the United States Code § 39.13 [Amended]
in the United States. Pursuant to our specifies the FAA’s authority to issue ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by
bilateral agreement with the State of rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, removing airworthiness directive (AD)
Design Authority, we have been notified section 106, describes the authority of 2015–26–02, Amendment 39–18350 (80
of the unsafe condition described in the the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII: FR 81174, December 29, 2015), and
MCAI and service information Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more
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adding the following new AD:
referenced above. We are issuing this detail the scope of the Agency’s
AD because we evaluated all pertinent 2016–04–01 Airbus: Amendment 39–18395;
authority. Docket No. FAA–2016–0467; Directorate
information and determined the unsafe We are issuing this rulemaking under Identifier 2016–NM–008–AD.
condition exists and is likely to exist or the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII,
develop on other products of these same Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: (a) Effective Date
type designs. General requirements.’’ Under that This AD becomes effective March 4, 2016.
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appropriate. If sending information directly 7002; telephone 860–654–3575; fax 860–998– ADDRESSES: For service information
to the International Branch, send it to ATTN: 4564; email tech.solutions@hs.utc.com; identified in this final rule, contact
Vladimir Ulyanov, Aerospace Engineer, Internet http:// Boeing Commercial Airplanes,
International Branch, ANM–116, Transport www.hamiltonsundstrand.com.
Attention: Data & Services Management,
Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind (6) You may view this service information
Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356; at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, P.O. Box 3707, MC 2H–65, Seattle, WA
telephone 425–227–1138; fax 425–227–1149. 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For 98124–2207; telephone 206–544–5000,
Information may be emailed to: 9-ANM-116- information on the availability of this extension 1; fax 206–766–5680; Internet
AMOC-REQUESTS@faa.gov. Before using material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221. https://www.myboeingfleet.com. You
any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate (7) You may view this service information may view this referenced service
principal inspector, or lacking a principal that is incorporated by reference at the information at the FAA, Transport
inspector, the manager of the local flight National Archives and Records Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue
standards district office/certificate holding Administration (NARA). For information on SW., Renton, WA. For information on
district office. The AMOC approval letter the availability of this material at NARA, call
the availability of this material at the
must specifically reference this AD. 202–741–6030, or go to: http://
(2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr- FAA, call 425–227–1221. It is also
requirement in this AD to obtain corrective locations.html. available on the Internet at http://
actions from a manufacturer, the action must www.regulations.gov by searching for
Issued in Renton, Washington, on February
be accomplished using a method approved and locating Docket No. FAA–2015–
8, 2016.
by the Manager, International Branch, ANM– 3630.
116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or Michael Kaszycki,
the European Aviation Safety Agency Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Examining the AD Docket
(EASA); or Airbus’s EASA Design Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. You may examine the AD docket on
Organization Approval (DOA). If approved by [FR Doc. 2016–03215 Filed 2–17–16; 8:45 am] the Internet at http://
the DOA, the approval must include the BILLING CODE 4910–13–P www.regulations.gov by searching for
DOA-authorized signature.
and locating Docket No. FAA–2015–
(q) Related Information 3630; or in person at the Docket
Refer to Mandatory Continuing
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Management Facility between 9 a.m.
Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
Airworthiness Directive 2013–0274, dated
Federal Aviation Administration
except Federal holidays. The AD docket
November 15, 2013, for related information. contains this AD, the regulatory
This MCAI may be found in the AD docket 14 CFR Part 39
evaluation, any comments received, and
on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov [Docket No. FAA–2015–3630; Directorate other information. The address for the
by searching for and locating Docket No. Identifier 2014–NM–253–AD; Amendment
FAA–2016–0467.
Docket Office (phone: 800–647–5527) is
39–18397; AD 2016–04–03] Docket Management Facility, U.S.
(r) Material Incorporated by Reference RIN 2120–AA64 Department of Transportation, Docket
(1) The Director of the Federal Register Operations, M–30, West Building
approved the incorporation by reference Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200
(IBR) of the service information listed in this Company Airplanes New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington,
paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR DC 20590.
part 51. AGENCY: Federal Aviation
(2) You must use this service information Administration (FAA), DOT. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Bill
as applicable to do the actions required by ACTION: Final rule.
Ashforth, Aerospace Engineer, Airframe
this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise. Branch, ANM–120S, FAA, Seattle
(3) The following service information was SUMMARY: We are adopting a new Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), 1601
approved for IBR on February 2, 2016 (80 FR airworthiness directive (AD) for all The Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–
81174, December 29, 2015). Boeing Company Model 747–400F 3356; phone: 425–917–6432; fax: 425–
(i) Airbus Service Bulletin A330–29–3122, series airplanes. This AD was prompted 917–6590; email: bill.ashforth@faa.gov.
dated October 25, 2012.
(ii) Airbus Service Bulletin A330–29–3126,
by an analysis of the production SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
dated June 12, 2014. methods used to increase fatigue
resistance of the upper closure fittings at Discussion
(iii) Airbus Service Bulletin A340–29–
4093, dated October 25, 2012. the nose cargo door portal’s C–3 frame, We issued a notice of proposed
(iv) Airbus Service Bulletin A340–29– which showed that cracking could start rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
4097, dated June 12, 2014. too early to be caught in a timely part 39 by adding an AD that would
(v) Airbus Service Bulletin A340–29–5021, manner by the inspection or apply to all The Boeing Company Model
dated October 2, 2012. maintenance program. This AD requires 747–400F series airplanes. The NPRM
(vi) Airbus Service Bulletin A340–29– inspections of the upper closure fitting published in the Federal Register on
5025, dated June 16, 2014.
(vii) Hamilton Sundstrand Service Bulletin
and connected strap and doubler at the September 15, 2015 (80 FR 55273) (‘‘the
ERPS06M–29–19, dated August 6, 2012. nose cargo door portal for cracking, and NPRM’’). The NPRM was prompted by
(4) For Airbus service information related investigative and corrective a report indicating that an analysis of
identified in this AD, contact Airbus SAS, actions if necessary. We are issuing this the production methods used to
Airworthiness Office—EAL, 1 Rond Point AD to detect and correct such cracking, increase fatigue resistance of the upper
Maurice Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, which could result in sudden closure fittings at the nose cargo door
France; telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 decompression and loss of the airplane’s portal’s C–3 frame showed that cracking
5 61 93 45 80; email airworthiness.A330- structural integrity. could start too early to be caught in a
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A340@airbus.com; Internet http:// timely manner by the inspection or
DATES: This AD is effective March 24,
www.airbus.com.
(5) For Hamilton Sundstrand service 2016. maintenance program. The upper
information identified in this AD, contact The Director of the Federal Register closure fittings used in the nose cargo
Hamilton Sundstrand, Technical approved the incorporation by reference door portal C–3 frame were shot peened
Publications, Mail Stop 302–9, 4747 Harrison of a certain publication listed in this AD to increase fatigue resistance. However,
Avenue, P.O. Box 7002, Rockford, IL 61125– as of March 24, 2016. an analysis showed that the increase in
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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 | Rules and Regulations | |
| Action | Final rule; request for comments. | |
| Dates | This AD becomes effective March 4, 2016. | |
| 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. | |
| FR Citation | 81 FR 8134 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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