81 FR 8160 - 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 | 2016-03137 |
[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 32 (Thursday, February 18, 2016)] [Proposed Rules] [Pages 8160-8164] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2016-03137] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2016-0465; Directorate Identifier 2015-NM-096-AD] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Airbus Model A330-200 and -300 series airplanes; and Model A340-200 and -300 series airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by a determination that the compliance times for certain post-repair inspections and certain allowable damage limits (ADLs) must be reduced in order to address fatigue. This proposed AD would require identifying any repairs and ADLs used to assess or control any structural damage on certain structural areas, and corrective action if necessary. We are proposing this AD to prevent fatigue damage on primary structure and structural repairs, which could result in reduced structural integrity of the airplane. DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed 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 service information identified in this NPRM, contact Airbus SAS, Airworthiness Office--EAL, 1 Rond Point Maurice Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone: +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax: +33 5 61 93 45 80; email: [email protected]; Internet: http://www.airbus.com. You may view this referenced service information at the FAA, Transport [[Page 8161]] 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- 0465; or in person at the Docket Management Facility between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket contains this proposed AD, the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and other information. The street address for the Docket Operations office (telephone: 800-647-5527) is in the ADDRESSES section. Comments will be available in the AD docket shortly after receipt. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Vladimir Ulyanov, Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; telephone: 425-227-1138; fax: 425-227-1149. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Comments Invited We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or arguments about this proposed AD. Send your comments to an address listed under the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2016-0465; Directorate Identifier 2015-NM-096-AD'' at the beginning of your comments. We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory, economic, environmental, and energy aspects of this proposed AD. We will consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend this proposed AD based on those comments. We will post all comments we receive, without change, to http://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information you provide. We will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal contact we receive about this proposed AD. Discussion The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical Agent for the Member States of the European Union, has issued EASA AD 2015-0101R1, dated June 12, 2015 (referred to after this as the Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or ``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for certain Airbus Model A330-200 and -300 series airplanes; and Model A340-200 and -300 series airplanes. The MCAI states: Result of a fleet survey accomplished in 2008 identified that the nature of flight missions of A330 and A340-200/300 fleets had significantly changed in comparison with assumed usage during the type certification. Consequently, it was decided to recalculate the Structural Repair Manual (SRM) fatigue values to ensure that the given threshold and intervals remain valid. The results of this recalculation identified reduced thresholds and intervals applicable for repairs and Allowable Damage Limits (ADL) affecting the following areas: --Door cut-out corners of door surrounding panels (forward cargo door, forward passenger (PAX) door, mid PAX door, emergency exit door/PAX door 3, aft cargo door, bulk cargo door, aft PAX door), on both Left Hand (LH) and Right Hand (RH) sides, --Stringer (STGR) 9 junction between Frame (FR) 10 and FR13 on both LH and RH sides, and --Fuselage skin doubler repairs on both LH and RH sides. Failing to apply the reduced thresholds and intervals, could adversely affect the structural integrity of the aeroplane. To address this unsafe condition, Airbus issued SRM revision dated April 2013 and temporary revision (TR) 53-001 for the STGR9 junction between FR10 and FR13 area (and subsequent revisions) to introduce reduced thresholds and intervals for the affected ADLs and repairs and issued a set of Service Bulletins (SB) to identify the ADLs used and repairs made, as well as to enable operators to update aeroplane repair records. Consequently EASA issued AD * * *, to require identification of any repairs and/or ADL used to assess or control any structural damage on certain structural areas and, depending on findings, accomplishment of corrective action(s) [including revising the maintenance or inspection program as applicable to incorporate revised thresholds and intervals and repair]. Since that [EASA] AD was issued, data review confirmed that A330 freighter versions are not affected by the unsafe condition. This [EASA] AD is revised to remove A330-223F and A330-243F from the Applicability. 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- 0465. Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 Airbus has issued the following service information. The service information describes procedures for updating the airplane repair records with revised thresholds and intervals. Airbus Service Bulletin A330-53-3232, dated November 4, 2014. Airbus Service Bulletin A330-53-3233, dated September 26, 2014. Airbus Service Bulletin A330-53-3234, dated December 8, 2014. Airbus Service Bulletin A330-53-3235, Revision 01, dated January 14, 2015. Airbus Service Bulletin A340-53-4222, dated November 25, 2014. Airbus Service Bulletin A340-53-4223, dated September 26, 2014. Airbus Service Bulletin A340-53-4224, dated December 15, 2014. Airbus Service Bulletin A340-53-4225, Revision 01, dated January 14, 2015. This service information is reasonably available because the interested parties have access to it through their normal course of business or by the means identified in the ADDRESSES section. FAA's Determination and Requirements of This Proposed AD This product has been approved by the aviation authority of another country, and is approved for operation in the United States. Pursuant to our bilateral agreement with the State of Design Authority, we have been notified of the unsafe condition described in the MCAI and service information referenced above. We are proposing this AD because we evaluated all pertinent information and determined an unsafe condition exists and is likely to exist or develop on other products of these same type designs. Costs of Compliance We estimate that this proposed AD affects 95 airplanes of U.S. registry. We also estimate that it would take about 2 work-hours per product to comply with the basic requirements of this proposed AD. The average labor rate is $85 per work-hour. Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of this proposed AD on U.S. operators to be $16,150, or $170 per product. We have received no definitive data that would enable us to provide cost estimates for the on-condition actions specified in this proposed AD. Authority for This Rulemaking Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the authority of the FAA Administrator. ``Subtitle VII: Aviation Programs,'' describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's authority. We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in ``Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: General requirements.'' Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition [[Page 8162]] 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: Docket No. FAA-2016-0465; Directorate Identifier 2015-NM- 096-AD. (a) Comments Due Date We must receive comments by April 4, 2016. (b) Affected ADs None. (c) Applicability This AD applies to the airplanes, certificated in any category, identified in paragraphs (c)(1) and (c)(2) of this AD; manufacturer serial numbers (MSNs) 1 through 1,600 inclusive. (1) Airbus Model A330-201, -202, -203, -223, -243, -301, -302, - 303, -321, -322, -323, -341, -342, and -343 airplanes. (2) Airbus Model A340-211, -212, -213, -311, -312, and -313 airplanes. (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 53, Fuselage. (e) Reason This AD was prompted by a determination that the compliance times for certain post-repair inspections and certain allowable damage limits (ADLs) must be reduced in order to address fatigue. We are issuing this AD to prevent fatigue damage on primary structure and structural repairs, which could result in reduced structural integrity of the airplane. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Records Review At the applicable times in table 1 to paragraph (g) of this AD, review the airplane maintenance records to identify any structural repair manual (SRM) ADLs used to assess or control any structural damage or any structural repair accomplished as specified in an SRM, as applicable, that have been applied on the areas as specified in table 2 to paragraph (g) of this AD. Table 1 to Paragraph (g) of This AD--Compliance Times ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Related Service Affected airplanes ADL location/repair Compliance time Bulletin ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- A330-200 Pre-mod 49144............... Mid passenger (PAX) Within 12 months after Airbus Service Bulletin door surround panels. the effective date of A330-53-3232, dated this AD. November 4, 2014. A330-200 Pre-mod 49144............... Forward cargo door, Within 24 months after Airbus Service Bulletin emergency exit door/ the effective date of A330-53-3232, dated PAX door 3, aft cargo this AD. November 4, 2014. door, bulk cargo door, and aft PAX door surround panels. A330-300 Pre-mod 49144 and A340-200/- Mid PAX door surround Within 24 months after Airbus Service Bulletin 300 pre-mod 49144. panels, forward cargo the effective date of A330-53-3232, dated door, emergency exit this AD. November 4, 2014 or door/PAX door 3, aft Airbus Service cargo door, bulk cargo Bulletin A340-53-4222, door, and aft PAX door dated November 25, surround panels. 2014. All, Post-mod 40347.................. Forward PAX door Within 12 months after Airbus Service Bulletin surround panels with the effective date of A330-53-3233, dated an ADL with a this AD. September 26, 2014 or Temporary Life Limit. Airbus Service Bulletin A340-53-4223, dated September 26, 2014. All, Post-mod 40347.................. Forward PAX door Within 24 months after Airbus Service Bulletin surround panels with the effective date of A330-53-3233, dated an ADL with a this AD. September 26, 2014 or Permanent Acceptance. Airbus Service Bulletin A340-53-4223, dated September 26, 2014. All.................................. STGR9 junction between Within 12 months after Airbus Service Bulletin frame (FR) 10 and FR13. the effective date of A330-53-3235, Revision this AD. 01, dated January 14, 2015 or Airbus Service Bulletin A340-53-4225, Revision 01, dated January 14, 2015. A340-200/-300 Weight Variant (WV)00s. Forward and rear Within 12 months after Airbus Service Bulletin fuselage. the effective date of A340-53-4224, dated this AD. December 15, 2014. A340-200/-300 WV00s.................. Nose forward and center Within 24 months after Airbus Service Bulletin fuselage. the effective date of A340-53-4224, dated this AD. December 15, 2014. [[Page 8163]] A330-200/-300 pre-MOD 49144 and A340- Forward and rear Within 24 months after Airbus Service Bulletin 200/-300 WV20s. fuselage, nose forward the effective date of A330-53-3234, dated and center fuselage. this AD. December 8, 2014 or Airbus Service Bulletin A340-53-4224, dated December 15, 2014. A330-200/-300 post-MOD 49144 and A340- Nose forward and center Within 24 months after Airbus Service Bulletin 200/-300 post-MOD 49144. fuselage. the effective date of A330-53-3234, dated this AD. December 8, 2014 or Airbus Service Bulletin A340-53-4224, dated December 15, 2014. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Table 2 to Paragraph (g) of This AD--Affected Areas ------------------------------------------------------------------------ As specified Affected areas (on both left-hand and right-hand sides) in Airbus Service Bulletin-- ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Door cut-out corners of door surrounding panels (forward A330-53-32 cargo door, mid PAX door, emergency exit door/PAX door 3, 32, dated aft cargo door, bulk cargo door, aft PAX door)............. November 4, 2014 (for Model A330 series airplanes) or A340-53- 4222, dated November 25, 2014 (for Model A340 series airplanes) . Forward PAX door surround panels............................ A330-53-32 33, dated September 26, 2014 (for Model A330 series airplanes) or A340-53- 4223, dated September 26, 2014 (for Model A340 series airplanes) . Fuselage skin doubler repairs............................... A330-53-32 34, dated December 8, 2014 (for Model A330 series airplanes) or A340-53- 4224, dated December 15, 2014 (for Model A340 series airplanes) . STGR9 junction between FR10 and FR13........................ A330-53-32 35, Revision 01, dated January 14, 2015 (for Model A330 series airplanes) or A340-53- 4225, Revision 01, dated January 14, 2015 (for Model A340 series airplanes) . ------------------------------------------------------------------------ (h) Corrective Actions If, during any review required by paragraph (g) of this AD, it is determined that an SRM ADL was used on an area specified in table 2 to paragraph (g) of this AD to assess or control any structural damage, or any structural repair of an area specified in table 2 to paragraph (g) of this AD was accomplished as specified in the instructions of the applicable SRM revision, dated before April 2013 or SRM temporary revision (TR) dated before November 28, 2014: Within the applicable compliance time specified in table 1 to paragraph (g) of this AD, do the actions specified in paragraph (h)(1) or (h)(2) of this AD, as applicable. (1) Revise the maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, with the applicable revised thresholds and intervals for the identified structural repairs embodied on the airplane, and accomplish all updated inspections, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of the applicable service information identified in table 2 to paragraph (g) of this AD, except as required by paragraphs (h)(1)(i) and (h)(1)(ii) of this AD. (i) Where the applicable Airbus service information identified in table 2 to paragraph (g) of this AD specifies to contact Airbus for specific assessment, revise the maintenance or inspection program and accomplish all updated inspections, as applicable, 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). (ii) Where the Airbus applicable service information identified in table 2 to paragraph (g) of this AD specifies ``current SRM,'' no SRM revision dated before April 2013 or SRM TR dated before November 28, 2014, is considered a ``current SRM.'' (2) For any repair that was previously allowed in any revision of the Airbus A330 or A340 SRM, as applicable, dated before April 2013; or in any SRM TR dated before November 28, 2014, to the applicable SRM: Make an assessment using a method approved by the Manager, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or the EASA; or Airbus's EASA DOA and perform necessary corrective actions at the applicable times identified therein. (i) Limitation on Repair/Replacement As of the effective date of this AD, for any structural damage in the areas identified in table 2 to paragraph (g) of this AD that has exceeded the ADL, no repair or replacement may be done using an Airbus A330 or A340 SRM dated before April 2013, or any SRM TR dated before November 28, 2014. (j) Other FAA AD Provisions The following provisions also apply to this AD: (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager, International Branch, ANM-116, FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your request to your principal inspector or local Flight Standards District Office, as appropriate. If sending information directly to the International Branch, send it to ATTN: Vladimir Ulyanov, Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; telephone: 425-227- 1138; fax: 425-227-1149. Information may be emailed to: [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 EASA; or Airbus's EASA Design Organization Approval (DOA). If approved by the DOA, the approval must include the DOA-authorized signature. (3) Required for Compliance (RC): Except as required by paragraphs (h)(1)(i), (h)(1)(ii), and (h)(2) of this AD: If any service information contains procedures or tests that are identified as RC, those procedures and tests must be done to comply with this AD; any procedures or tests that are not identified as RC are recommended. Those procedures and tests that are not identified as RC may be deviated from using accepted methods in accordance with the operator's maintenance or inspection program without obtaining approval of an AMOC, provided the procedures and tests identified as RC can be done and the airplane can be put back in an airworthy condition. Any substitutions or changes to procedures or tests identified as RC require approval of an AMOC. (k) Related Information (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA AD [[Page 8164]] 2015-0101R1, dated June 12, 2015, 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- 2016-0465. (2) For service information identified in this AD, contact Airbus SAS, Airworthiness Office--EAL, 1 Rond Point Maurice Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone: +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax: +33 5 61 93 45 80; email: [email protected]; Internet: http://www.airbus.com. You may view this service information at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 425-227-1221. Issued in Renton, Washington, on February 6, 2016. Michael Kaszycki, Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2016-03137 Filed 2-17-16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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as required by paragraphs (k)(2) and (k)(3) of (3) An AMOC that provides an acceptable DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
this AD, terminates the inspections required level of safety may be used for any repair.
by paragraph (g)(1) of this AD, provided the modification, or alteration required by this Federal Aviation Administration
preventative modification is done before AD if it is approved by the Boeing
further flight after accomplishing an Commercial Airplanes Organization
inspection required by paragraph (g) of this
14 CFR Part 39
Designation Authorization (ODA) that has
AD. [Docket No. FAA–2016–0465; Directorate
(2) Replacing the crown skin panel been authorized by the Manager, Los Angeles
Identifier 2015–NM–096–AD]
between STA 297 and STA 439, S–4L to S– ACO, to make those findings. For a repair
4R, using a method approved in accordance method to be approved the repair method, RIN 2120–AA64
with the procedures specified in paragraph modification deviation, or alteration
(m) of this AD, terminates the inspections deviation must meet the certification basis of Airworthiness Directives; Airbus
required by paragraphs (g)(1), (g)(2), and the airplane and the approval must Airplanes
(g)(3) of this AD. specifically refer to this AD.
AGENCY: Federal Aviation
(k) Exceptions to Service Information (4) AMOCs approved for AD 2011–01–15,
Administration (FAA), DOT.
Specifications and Preventative Modification Amendment 39–16572 (76 FR 1351, January
10, 2011), are not approved as AMOCs for the ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
(1) Where Boeing Special Attention Service (NPRM).
Bulletin 757–53–0097, Revision 2, dated July corresponding provisions of paragraph (g) of
28, 2015, specifies a compliance time ‘‘after this AD.
SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new
the Revision 2 date of this service bulletin,’’ (5) For service information that contains
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
this AD requires compliance within the steps that are labeled as Required for
specified compliance time after the effective Airbus Model A330–200 and –300 series
Compliance (RC), the provisions of
date of this AD. airplanes; and Model A340–200 and
paragraphs (m)(5)(i) and (m)(5)(ii) apply.
(2) Where Boeing Special Attention Service –300 series airplanes. This proposed AD
(i) The steps labeled as RC, including
Bulletin 757–53–0097, Revision 2, dated July was prompted by a determination that
substeps under an RC step and any figures
28, 2015, specifies to contact Boeing for the compliance times for certain post-
repair instructions: Before further flight, identified in an RC step, must be done to
comply with the AD. An AMOC is required
repair inspections and certain allowable
repair using a method approved in damage limits (ADLs) must be reduced
accordance with the procedures specified in for any deviations to RC steps, including
substeps and identified figures. in order to address fatigue. This
paragraph (m) of this AD.
(3) If any cracking is found during any (ii) Steps not labeled as RC may be proposed AD would require identifying
inspection specified in paragraph (j)(1) of this deviated from using accepted methods in any repairs and ADLs used to assess or
AD, before further flight, repair using a accordance with the operator’s maintenance control any structural damage on certain
method approved in accordance with the or inspection program without obtaining structural areas, and corrective action if
procedures specified in paragraph (m) of this approval of an AMOC, provided the RC steps, necessary. We are proposing this AD to
AD. prevent fatigue damage on primary
including substeps and identified figures, can
(l) Credit for Previous Actions still be done as specified, and the airplane structure and structural repairs, which
(1) This paragraph provides credit for Zone can be put back in an airworthy condition. could result in reduced structural
1 inspections required by paragraph (g) of integrity of the airplane.
(n) Related Information
this AD, if those actions were performed DATES: We must receive comments on
before the effective date of this AD using (1) For more information about this AD, this proposed AD by April 4, 2016.
Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin contact Eric Schrieber, Aerospace Engineer, ADDRESSES: You may send comments,
757–53–0097, dated November 22, 2010, Airframe Branch, ANM–120L, FAA, Los
which was incorporated by reference in AD using the procedures found in 14 CFR
Angeles Aircraft Certification Office (ACO),
2011–01–15, Amendment 39–16572 (76 FR 11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following
3960 Paramount Boulevard, Lakewood, CA
1351, January 10, 2011). methods:
90712–4137; phone: 562–627–5348; fax: 562–
(2) This paragraph provides credit for the • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to
627–5210; email: Eric.Schrieber@faa.gov.
Zone 1 inspection required by paragraph (g) http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the
of this AD, if those actions were performed (2) For service information identified in
instructions for submitting comments.
this AD, contact Boeing Commercial
before the effective date of this AD, using • Fax: 202–493–2251.
Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin Airplanes, Attention: Data & Services
• Mail: U.S. Department of
757–53–0097, Revision 1, dated January 6, Management, 3855 Lakewood Boulevard, MC
2011, which is not incorporated by reference
Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
D800–0019, Long Beach, CA 90846–0001;
in this AD. 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
telephone: 206–544–5000, extension 2; fax:
206–766–5683; Internet https://
W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
(m) Alternative Methods of Compliance Washington, DC 20590.
(AMOCs) www.myboeingfleet.com. You may view this
referenced service information at the FAA,
• Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of
(1) The Manager, Los Angeles Aircraft Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
Certification Office (ACO), FAA, has the Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind
Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For information 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
requested using the procedures found in 14 on the availability of this material at the
CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, FAA, call 425–227–1221. Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5
send your request to your principal inspector p.m., Monday through Friday, except
Issued in Renton, Washington, on February Federal holidays.
or local Flight Standards District Office, as
appropriate. If sending information directly 8, 2016. For service information identified in
to the manager of the ACO, send it to the Michael Kaszycki, this NPRM, contact Airbus SAS,
wgreen on DSK2VPTVN1PROD with PROPOSALS
attention of the person identified in Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Airworthiness Office—EAL, 1 Rond
paragraph (m)(1) of this AD. Information may Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. Point Maurice Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac
be emailed to: 9-ANM-LAACO-AMOC- Cedex, France; telephone: +33 5 61 93
[FR Doc. 2016–03297 Filed 2–17–16; 8:45 am]
Requests@faa.gov.
(2) Before using any approved AMOC, BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
36 96; fax: +33 5 61 93 45 80; email:
notify your appropriate principal inspector, airworthiness.A330-A340@airbus.com;
or lacking a principal inspector, the manager Internet: http://www.airbus.com. You
of the local flight standards district office/ may view this referenced service
certificate holding district office. information at the FAA, Transport
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Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue missions of A330 and A340–200/300 fleets • Airbus Service Bulletin A340–53–
SW., Renton, WA. For information on had significantly changed in comparison 4222, dated November 25, 2014.
the availability of this material at the with assumed usage during the type • Airbus Service Bulletin A340–53–
certification. Consequently, it was decided to 4223, dated September 26, 2014.
FAA, call 425–227–1221. recalculate the Structural Repair Manual
(SRM) fatigue values to ensure that the given
• Airbus Service Bulletin A340–53–
Examining the AD Docket 4224, dated December 15, 2014.
threshold and intervals remain valid.
You may examine the AD docket on The results of this recalculation identified • Airbus Service Bulletin A340–53–
the Internet at http:// reduced thresholds and intervals applicable 4225, Revision 01, dated January 14,
www.regulations.gov by searching for for repairs and Allowable Damage Limits 2015.
and locating Docket No. FAA–2016– (ADL) affecting the following areas: This service information is reasonably
0465; or in person at the Docket —Door cut-out corners of door surrounding available because the interested parties
Management Facility between 9 a.m. panels (forward cargo door, forward have access to it through their normal
and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, passenger (PAX) door, mid PAX door, course of business or by the means
except Federal holidays. The AD docket emergency exit door/PAX door 3, aft cargo identified in the ADDRESSES section.
contains this proposed AD, the door, bulk cargo door, aft PAX door), on
both Left Hand (LH) and Right Hand (RH) FAA’s Determination and Requirements
regulatory evaluation, any comments sides,
received, and other information. The of This Proposed AD
—Stringer (STGR) 9 junction between Frame
street address for the Docket Operations (FR) 10 and FR13 on both LH and RH This product has been approved by
office (telephone: 800–647–5527) is in sides, and the aviation authority of another
the ADDRESSES section. Comments will —Fuselage skin doubler repairs on both LH country, and is approved for operation
be available in the AD docket shortly and RH sides. in the United States. Pursuant to our
after receipt. Failing to apply the reduced thresholds bilateral agreement with the State of
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: and intervals, could adversely affect the Design Authority, we have been notified
structural integrity of the aeroplane. of the unsafe condition described in the
Vladimir Ulyanov, Aerospace Engineer, To address this unsafe condition, Airbus
International Branch, ANM–116, MCAI and service information
issued SRM revision dated April 2013 and
Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, temporary revision (TR) 53–001 for the referenced above. We are proposing this
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA STGR9 junction between FR10 and FR13 area AD because we evaluated all pertinent
98057–3356; telephone: 425–227–1138; (and subsequent revisions) to introduce information and determined an unsafe
fax: 425–227–1149. reduced thresholds and intervals for the condition exists and is likely to exist or
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: affected ADLs and repairs and issued a set of develop on other products of these same
Service Bulletins (SB) to identify the ADLs type designs.
Comments Invited used and repairs made, as well as to enable
operators to update aeroplane repair records. Costs of Compliance
We invite you to send any written Consequently EASA issued AD * * *, to
relevant data, views, or arguments about We estimate that this proposed AD
require identification of any repairs and/or
this proposed AD. Send your comments ADL used to assess or control any structural affects 95 airplanes of U.S. registry. We
to an address listed under the damage on certain structural areas and, also estimate that it would take about 2
ADDRESSES section. Include ‘‘Docket No. depending on findings, accomplishment of work-hours per product to comply with
FAA–2016–0465; Directorate Identifier corrective action(s) [including revising the the basic requirements of this proposed
2015–NM–096–AD’’ at the beginning of maintenance or inspection program as AD. The average labor rate is $85 per
your comments. We specifically invite applicable to incorporate revised thresholds work-hour. Based on these figures, we
comments on the overall regulatory, and intervals and repair]. estimate the cost of this proposed AD on
Since that [EASA] AD was issued, data
economic, environmental, and energy U.S. operators to be $16,150, or $170 per
review confirmed that A330 freighter
aspects of this proposed AD. We will versions are not affected by the unsafe product.
consider all comments received by the condition. We have received no definitive data
closing date and may amend this This [EASA] AD is revised to remove that would enable us to provide cost
proposed AD based on those comments. A330–223F and A330–243F from the estimates for the on-condition actions
We will post all comments we Applicability. specified in this proposed AD.
receive, without change, to http:// You may examine the MCAI in the Authority for This Rulemaking
www.regulations.gov, including any AD docket on the Internet at http://
personal information you provide. We Title 49 of the United States Code
www.regulations.gov by searching for
will also post a report summarizing each specifies the FAA’s authority to issue
and locating Docket No. FAA–2016–
substantive verbal contact we receive rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I,
0465.
about this proposed AD. section 106, describes the authority of
Related Service Information Under 1 the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII:
Discussion CFR Part 51 Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more
The European Aviation Safety Agency Airbus has issued the following detail the scope of the Agency’s
(EASA), which is the Technical Agent service information. The service authority.
for the Member States of the European information describes procedures for We are issuing this rulemaking under
Union, has issued EASA AD 2015– updating the airplane repair records the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII,
0101R1, dated June 12, 2015 (referred to with revised thresholds and intervals. Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701:
after this as the Mandatory Continuing • Airbus Service Bulletin A330–53– General requirements.’’ Under that
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Airworthiness Information, or ‘‘the 3232, dated November 4, 2014. section, Congress charges the FAA with
MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe condition • Airbus Service Bulletin A330–53– promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in
for certain Airbus Model A330–200 and 3233, dated September 26, 2014. air commerce by prescribing regulations
–300 series airplanes; and Model A340– • Airbus Service Bulletin A330–53– for practices, methods, and procedures
200 and –300 series airplanes. The 3234, dated December 8, 2014. the Administrator finds necessary for
MCAI states: • Airbus Service Bulletin A330–53– safety in air commerce. This regulation
Result of a fleet survey accomplished in 3235, Revision 01, dated January 14, is within the scope of that authority
2008 identified that the nature of flight 2015. because it addresses an unsafe condition
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that is likely to exist or develop on The Proposed Amendment (1) Airbus Model A330–201, –202, –203,
products identified in this rulemaking –223, –243, –301, –302, –303, –321, –322,
action. Accordingly, under the authority –323, –341, –342, and –343 airplanes.
delegated to me by the Administrator, (2) Airbus Model A340–211, –212, –213,
Regulatory Findings the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part –311, –312, and –313 airplanes.
We determined that this proposed AD 39 as follows: (d) Subject
would not have federalism implications
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS Air Transport Association (ATA) of
under Executive Order 13132. This
DIRECTIVES America Code 53, Fuselage.
proposed AD would not have a
substantial direct effect on the States, on (e) Reason
the relationship between the national ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 This AD was prompted by a determination
Government and the States, or on the continues to read as follows: that the compliance times for certain post-
distribution of power and Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. repair inspections and certain allowable
responsibilities among the various damage limits (ADLs) must be reduced in
levels of government. § 39.13 [Amended] order to address fatigue. We are issuing this
For the reasons discussed above, I AD to prevent fatigue damage on primary
certify this proposed regulation: ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding structure and structural repairs, which could
1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory the following new airworthiness result in reduced structural integrity of the
action’’ under Executive Order 12866; directive (AD): airplane.
2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the Airbus: Docket No. FAA–2016–0465; (f) Compliance
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures Directorate Identifier 2015–NM–096–AD.
(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); Comply with this AD within the
(a) Comments Due Date compliance times specified, unless already
3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in
Alaska; and We must receive comments by April 4, done.
4. Will not have a significant 2016. (g) Records Review
economic impact, positive or negative, (b) Affected ADs At the applicable times in table 1 to
on a substantial number of small entities None. paragraph (g) of this AD, review the airplane
under the criteria of the Regulatory maintenance records to identify any
Flexibility Act. (c) Applicability structural repair manual (SRM) ADLs used to
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 This AD applies to the airplanes, assess or control any structural damage or
certificated in any category, identified in any structural repair accomplished as
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation paragraphs (c)(1) and (c)(2) of this AD; specified in an SRM, as applicable, that have
safety, Incorporation by reference, manufacturer serial numbers (MSNs) 1 been applied on the areas as specified in
Safety. through 1,600 inclusive. table 2 to paragraph (g) of this AD.
TABLE 1 TO PARAGRAPH (g) OF THIS AD—COMPLIANCE TIMES
Affected airplanes ADL location/repair Compliance time Related Service Bulletin
A330–200 Pre-mod 49144 ............ Mid passenger (PAX) door sur- Within 12 months after the effec- Airbus Service Bulletin A330–53–
round panels. tive date of this AD. 3232, dated November 4, 2014.
A330–200 Pre-mod 49144 ............ Forward cargo door, emergency Within 24 months after the effec- Airbus Service Bulletin A330–53–
exit door/PAX door 3, aft cargo tive date of this AD. 3232, dated November 4, 2014.
door, bulk cargo door, and aft
PAX door surround panels.
A330–300 Pre-mod 49144 and Mid PAX door surround panels, Within 24 months after the effec- Airbus Service Bulletin A330–53–
A340–200/–300 pre-mod 49144. forward cargo door, emergency tive date of this AD. 3232, dated November 4, 2014
exit door/PAX door 3, aft cargo or Airbus Service Bulletin
door, bulk cargo door, and aft A340–53–4222, dated Novem-
PAX door surround panels. ber 25, 2014.
All, Post-mod 40347 ...................... Forward PAX door surround pan- Within 12 months after the effec- Airbus Service Bulletin A330–53–
els with an ADL with a Tem- tive date of this AD. 3233, dated September 26,
porary Life Limit. 2014 or Airbus Service Bulletin
A340–53–4223, dated Sep-
tember 26, 2014.
All, Post-mod 40347 ...................... Forward PAX door surround pan- Within 24 months after the effec- Airbus Service Bulletin A330–53–
els with an ADL with a Perma- tive date of this AD. 3233, dated September 26,
nent Acceptance. 2014 or Airbus Service Bulletin
A340–53–4223, dated Sep-
tember 26, 2014.
All ................................................... STGR9 junction between frame Within 12 months after the effec- Airbus Service Bulletin A330–53–
(FR) 10 and FR13. tive date of this AD. 3235, Revision 01, dated Janu-
ary 14, 2015 or Airbus Service
Bulletin A340–53–4225, Revi-
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sion 01, dated January 14,
2015.
A340–200/–300 Weight Variant Forward and rear fuselage ........... Within 12 months after the effec- Airbus Service Bulletin A340–53–
(WV)00s. tive date of this AD. 4224, dated December 15,
2014.
A340–200/–300 WV00s ................. Nose forward and center fuselage Within 24 months after the effec- Airbus Service Bulletin A340–53–
tive date of this AD. 4224, dated December 15,
2014.
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2015–0101R1, dated June 12, 2015, for • Fax: 202–493–2251. consider all comments received by the
related information. This MCAI may be • Mail: U.S. Department of closing date and may amend this
found in the AD docket on the Internet at Transportation, Docket Operations, M– proposed AD because of those
http://www.regulations.gov by searching for 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
and locating Docket No. FAA–2016–0465.
comments.
(2) For service information identified in
W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., We will post all comments we
this AD, contact Airbus SAS, Airworthiness Washington, DC 20590. receive, without change, to http://
Office—EAL, 1 Rond Point Maurice Bellonte, • Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail www.regulations.gov, including any
31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone: +33 address above between 9 a.m. and 5 personal information you provide. We
5 61 93 36 96; fax: +33 5 61 93 45 80; email: p.m., Monday through Friday, except
airworthiness.A330-A340@airbus.com;
will also post a report summarizing each
Federal holidays.
Internet: http://www.airbus.com. You may substantive verbal contact we receive
For service information identified in
view this service information at the FAA, about this proposed AD.
this NPRM, contact Boeing Commercial
Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Airplanes, Attention: Data & Services
Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For information
Discussion
on the availability of this material at the
Management, P.O. Box 3707, MC 2H–65,
Seattle, WA 98124–2207; telephone: We have received a report of an
FAA, call 425–227–1221.
206–544–5000, extension 1; fax: 206– incident involving a landing in which
Issued in Renton, Washington, on February 766–5680; Internet https:// the pilots needed to input corrections
6, 2016. due to airplane yaw and roll to the right;
www.myboeingfleet.com. You may view
Michael Kaszycki, this referenced service information at the MLG aft trunnion pin was later
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane the FAA, Transport Airplane found to be fractured. Other damage
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., included minor damage to the gear
[FR Doc. 2016–03137 Filed 2–17–16; 8:45 am] Renton, WA. For information on the beam and trunnion door panel and a
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P availability of this material at the FAA, broken tie rod. Analysis of the fractured
call 425–227–1221. It is also available pin showed that the crack started from
on the Internet at http:// an area of heat damage introduced
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION www.regulations.gov by searching for during manufacturing. A review of gear
Federal Aviation Administration and locating Docket No. FAA–2016– overhaul records indicated that other
0463. pins manufactured by the same supplier
14 CFR Part 39 had similar signs of heat damage,
Examining the AD Docket
suspected to have been caused by
[Docket No. FAA–2016–0463; Directorate You may examine the AD docket on abusive chrome grinding. This evidence
Identifier 2015–NM–155–AD] the Internet at http:// suggests that the heat damage occurred
www.regulations.gov by searching for during manufacturing, so it is possible
RIN 2120–AA64
and locating Docket No. FAA–2016– that other airplanes have aft trunnion
Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing 0463; or in person at the Docket pins with similar heat damage. This
Company Airplanes Management Facility between 9 a.m. condition, if not corrected, could result
and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, in collapse of the MLG and consequent
AGENCY: Federal Aviation except Federal holidays. The AD docket loss of control of the airplane during
Administration (FAA), DOT. contains this proposed AD, the landing.
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking regulatory evaluation, any comments
(NPRM). received, and other information. The Related Service Information Under 1
street address for the Docket Office CFR Part 51
SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new (phone: 800–647–5527) is in the
airworthiness directive (AD) for all The We reviewed Boeing Alert Service
ADDRESSES section. Comments will be
Boeing Company Model 777 airplanes. Bulletin 777–32A0103, Revision 1,
available in the AD docket shortly after
This proposed AD was prompted by a dated December 10, 2015. The service
receipt.
report of an incident involving a landing information describes procedures for
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: identifying and replacing certain MLG
in which the pilots needed to input Narinder Luthra, Aerospace Engineer,
corrections due to airplane yaw and roll aft trunnion pins. This service
Airframe Branch, ANM–120S, FAA, information is reasonably available
to the right; the main landing gear Seattle Aircraft Certification Office
(MLG) aft trunnion pin was later found because the interested parties have
(ACO), 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, access to it through their normal course
to be fractured. This proposed AD WA 98057–3356; phone: 425–917–6513;
would require identification and of business or by the means identified
fax: 415–917–6590; email: in the ADDRESSES section.
replacement of certain MLG aft trunnion Narinder.Luthra@faa.gov.
pins. We are proposing this AD to FAA’s Determination
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
prevent a fractured MLG aft trunnion
pin, which could result in collapse of Comments Invited We are proposing this AD because we
the MLG and consequent loss of control We invite you to send any written evaluated all the relevant information
of the airplane during landing. relevant data, views, or arguments about and determined the unsafe condition
DATES: We must receive comments on this proposal. Send your comments to described previously is likely to exist or
develop in other products of the same
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this proposed AD by April 4, 2016. an address listed under the ADDRESSES
ADDRESSES: You may send comments, section. Include ‘‘Docket No. FAA– type design.
using the procedures found in 14 CFR 2016–0463; Directorate Identifier 2015– Proposed AD Requirements
11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following NM–155–AD’’ at the beginning of your
methods: comments. We specifically invite This proposed AD would require
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to comments on the overall regulatory, accomplishing the actions specified in
http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the economic, environmental, and energy the service information described
instructions for submitting comments. aspects of this proposed AD. We will previously.
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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 April 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 8160 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
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