81 FR 85169 - Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Defense and Space S.A. (Formerly Known as Construcciones Aeronauticas, S.A.) Airplanes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 227 (November 25, 2016)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 227 (November 25, 2016)
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| FR Document | 2016-27307 |
[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 227 (Friday, November 25, 2016)] [Proposed Rules] [Pages 85169-85171] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2016-27307] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2016-9386; Directorate Identifier 2016-NM-056-AD] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Defense and Space S.A. (Formerly Known as Construcciones Aeronauticas, S.A.) Airplanes AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Airbus Defense and Space S.A. Model CN-235, CN 235-100, CN 235-200, and CN 235-300 airplanes, and Model C-295 airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by leakage of a motorized cross-feed fuel valve. This proposed AD would require an inspection of the affected fuel valves and, depending on findings, applicable corrective action(s). We are proposing this AD to detect and correct leaks in a motorized cross-feed fuel valve, which could lead to failure of the fuel valve and consequent improper fuel system functioning or, in case of the presence of an ignition source, an airplane fire. DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by January 9, 2017. ADDRESSES: You may send comments, using the procedures found in 14 CFR 11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following methods:Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments. Fax: 202-493-2251. Mail: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590. Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail address above between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. For service information identified in this NPRM, contact Airbus Defense and Space, Services/Engineering Support, Avenida de Arag[oacute]n 404, 28022 Madrid, Spain; fax +34 91 585 31 27; email [email protected]. You may view this service information at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 425-227-1221. 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- 9386; or in person at the Docket Management Facility between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket contains this proposed AD, the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and other information. The street address for the Docket Operations office (telephone 800-647-5527) is in the ADDRESSES section. Comments will be available in the AD docket shortly after receipt. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Shahram Daneshmandi, Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; telephone 425-227-1112; fax 425-227-1149. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Comments Invited We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or arguments about this proposed AD. Send your comments to an address listed under the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2016-9386; Directorate Identifier 2016-NM-056-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 Airworthiness Directive 2016-0071, dated April 11, 2016 (referred to after this as the Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or ``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for all Airbus Defense and Space S.A. Model CN-235, CN-235-100, CN-235-200, and CN-235-300 airplanes, and Model C-295 airplanes. The MCAI states: Leakage of a motorised cross-feed fuel valve Part Number (P/N) 7923227F was reported on a CN-235-100M aeroplane. The leakage was observed through the valve electrical connectors and detected during accomplishment of a functional check in accordance with the CN-235 aeroplane Maintenance Review Board Report (MRB-PV01M), task 28.007. Identical motorised fuel valves are installed on CN-235 and C-295 aeroplanes, corresponding to civil type design, as cross-feed, shut- off and defueling valves, as applicable to aeroplane model and configuration. This condition, if not detected and corrected, could lead to failure of a motorised fuel valve and consequent improper fuel system functioning or, in case of the presence of an ignition source, possibly resulting in an aeroplane fire. To address this potentially unsafe condition, Airbus Defense & Space (D&S) issued Alert Operators Transmission (AOT)-CN235-28-0001 and AOT-C295-28-0001 to provide inspection instructions. For the reasons described above, this [EASA] AD requires an inspection of the affected motorised fuel valves and, depending on findings, accomplishment of applicable corrective action(s) [(valve replacement)]. 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- 9386. Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 Airbus Defense and Space S.A. has issued AOT-CN235-28-0001, dated February 19, 2016; and AOT-C295-28-0001, dated February 19, 2016. The service information describes procedures for inspecting and replacing the motorized fuel valves. The service information also describes procedures for reporting inspection findings. These documents are distinct since they apply to different airplane models. 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 [[Page 85170]] 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 14 airplanes of U.S. registry. We estimate the following costs to comply with this proposed AD: Estimated Costs ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cost per Cost on U.S. Action Labor cost Parts cost product operators ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Inspection......................... 2 work-hours x $85 per hour $0 $170 $2,380 = $170. Reporting.......................... 1 work-hour x $85 per hour 0 85 1,190 = $85. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- We estimate the following costs to do any necessary replacements that would be required based on the results of the proposed inspection. We have no way of determining the number of airplanes that might need these replacements: On-Condition Costs ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cost per Action Labor cost Parts cost product ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Replacement................................ 5 work-hours x $85 per hour = $425. $38,448 $38,873 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Paperwork Reduction Act A federal agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, nor shall a person be subject to penalty for failure to comply with a collection of information subject to the requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act unless that collection of information displays a current valid OMB control number. The control number for the collection of information required by this proposed AD is 2120-0056. The paperwork cost associated with this proposed AD has been detailed in the Costs of Compliance section of this document and includes time for reviewing instructions, as well as completing and reviewing the collection of information. Therefore, all reporting associated with this proposed AD is mandatory. Comments concerning the accuracy of this burden and suggestions for reducing the burden should be directed to the FAA at 800 Independence Ave. SW., Washington, DC 20591, ATTN: Information Collection Clearance Officer, AES-200. Authority for This Rulemaking Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the authority of the FAA Administrator. ``Subtitle VII: Aviation Programs,'' describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's authority. We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in ``Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: General requirements.'' Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this rulemaking action. Regulatory Findings We determined that this proposed AD would not have federalism implications under Executive Order 13132. This proposed AD would not have a substantial direct effect on the States, on the relationship between the national Government and the States, or on the distribution of power and responsibilities among the various levels of government. For the reasons discussed above, I certify this proposed regulation: 1. Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive Order 12866; 2. Is not a ``significant rule'' under the DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); 3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska; and 4. Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by reference, Safety. The Proposed Amendment Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator, the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part 39 as follows: PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES 0 1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows: Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. Sec. 39.13 [Amended] 0 2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness directive (AD): Airbus Defense and Space S.A. (Formerly Known as Construcciones Aeronauticas, S.A.): Docket No. FAA-2016-9386; Directorate Identifier 2016-NM-056-AD. (a) Comments Due Date We must receive comments by January 9, 2017. (b) Affected ADs None. (c) Applicability This AD applies to Airbus Defense and Space S.A. (formerly known as Construcciones Aeronauticas, S.A.) Model CN-235, CN-235-100, CN- 235-200, and CN-235-300 airplanes, and Model C-295 airplanes, certificated in any category, all manufacturer serial numbers. (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 28, Fuel. (e) Reason This AD was prompted by leakage of a motorized cross-feed fuel valve, which was detected during accomplishment of a functional check. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct leaks in a motorized cross-feed fuel valve, which could lead to failure of the fuel valve and consequent improper [[Page 85171]] fuel system functioning or, in case of the presence of an ignition source, an airplane fire. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Inspection of Motorized Fuel Valves Within the compliance time defined in paragraph (g)(1) or (g)(2) of this AD, as applicable, do a general visual inspection of each motorized fuel valve having part number (P/N) 7923227F for the presence of fuel on the electrical connectors and inside the receptacles, as specified in, and in accordance with the instructions of Airbus Defense and Space Alert Operators Transmission (AOT) AOT-CN235-28-0001 or Airbus Defense and Space AOT-C295-28-0001, both dated February 19, 2016, as applicable. (1) For airplanes that, as of the effective date of this AD, have accumulated 6,000 flight cycles or more since first flight: Do the inspection within 30 flight cycles or 30 days after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs first. (2) For airplanes that, as of the effective date of this AD, have accumulated fewer than 6,000 flight cycles since first flight: Do the inspection within 400 flight hours after the effective date of this AD. (h) Replacement of Affected Parts If, during the inspection required by paragraph (g) of this AD, any leaking of a motorized fuel valve having P/N 7923227F is detected: Before the next flight, replace the affected fuel valve with a serviceable part, in accordance with the instructions of Airbus Defense and Space AOT-CN235-28-0001 or Airbus Defense and Space AOT-C295-28-0001, both dated February 19, 2016, as applicable. A serviceable part is defined as a part that is not defective; it could be a used or brand new part. (i) Parts Installation Limitation As of the effective date of this AD, replacement of a motorized fuel valve having P/N 7923227F with a serviceable used part on an airplane is allowed, provided that, within 30 flight cycles or 30 days, whichever occurs first after installation, the part passes an inspection done in accordance with the instructions of Airbus Defense and Space AOT-CN235-28-0001 or AOT-C295-28-0001, both dated February 19, 2016, as applicable. (j) Reporting Requirement At the applicable time specified in paragraph (j)(1) or (j)(2) of this AD, report the inspection results (both positive and negative) to Airbus DS Technical Assistance Center (AMTAC); telephone +34 91 600 79 99; email [email protected]. The report must include the inspection results, a description of any discrepancies found, operator name, the airplane model and serial number, valve part number and serial number, and the number of landings and flight hours on the airplane. (1) If the inspection was done on or after the effective date of this AD: Submit the report within 60 days after the inspection. (2) If the inspection was done before the effective date of this AD: Submit the report within 60 days after the effective date of this AD. (k) Other FAA AD Provisions The following provisions also apply to this AD: (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your request to your principal inspector or local Flight Standards District Office, as appropriate. If sending information directly to the International Branch, send it to ATTN: Shahram Daneshmandi, Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; telephone 425-227-1112; fax 425-227-1149. Before using any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager of the local flight standards district office/certificate holding district office. The AMOC approval letter must specifically reference this AD. (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any requirement in this AD to obtain corrective actions from a manufacturer, the action must be accomplished using a method approved by the Manager, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA); or Airbus Defense and Space S.A.'s EASA Design Organization Approval (DOA). If approved by the DOA, the approval must include the DOA-authorized signature. (3) Reporting Requirements: A federal agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, nor shall a person be subject to a penalty for failure to comply with a collection of information subject to the requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act unless that collection of information displays a current valid OMB Control Number. The OMB Control Number for this information collection is 2120-0056. Public reporting for this collection of information is estimated to be approximately 5 minutes per response, including the time for reviewing instructions, completing and reviewing the collection of information. All responses to this collection of information are mandatory. Comments concerning the accuracy of this burden and suggestions for reducing the burden should be directed to the FAA at: 800 Independence Ave. SW., Washington, DC 20591, Attn: Information Collection Clearance Officer, AES-200. (l) Related Information (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information (MCAI) Airworthiness Directive 2016-0071, dated April 11, 2016, for related information. This MCAI may be found in the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2016-9386. (2) For service information identified in this AD, contact Airbus Defense and Space, Technical Services/Engineering Support, Avenida de Arag[oacute]n 404, 28022 Madrid, Spain; telephone +34 91 585 55 84; fax +34 91 585 55 31 0527; email [email protected]. You may view this service information at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 425-227-1221. Issued in Renton, Washington, on November 2, 2016. Michael Kaszycki, Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2016-27307 Filed 11-23-16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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Issued in Fort Worth, Texas, on November Avenida de Aragón 404, 28022 Madrid, Defense and Space S.A. Model CN–235,
2, 2016. Spain; fax +34 91 585 31 27; email CN–235–100, CN–235–200, and CN–
Lance T. Gant, MTA.TechnicalService@airbus.com. 235–300 airplanes, and Model C–295
Manager, Rotorcraft Directorate, Aircraft You may view this service information airplanes. The MCAI states:
Certification Service. at the FAA, Transport Airplane Leakage of a motorised cross-feed fuel
[FR Doc. 2016–27639 Filed 11–23–16; 8:45 am] Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., valve Part Number (P/N) 7923227F was
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P Renton, WA. For information on the reported on a CN–235–100M aeroplane. The
availability of this material at the FAA, leakage was observed through the valve
call 425–227–1221. electrical connectors and detected during
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION accomplishment of a functional check in
Examining the AD Docket accordance with the CN–235 aeroplane
Federal Aviation Administration You may examine the AD docket on Maintenance Review Board Report (MRB–
the Internet at http:// PV01M), task 28.007. Identical motorised fuel
14 CFR Part 39 www.regulations.gov by searching for valves are installed on CN–235 and C–295
aeroplanes, corresponding to civil type
and locating Docket No. FAA–2016–
[Docket No. FAA–2016–9386; Directorate design, as cross-feed, shut-off and defueling
Identifier 2016–NM–056–AD] 9386; or in person at the Docket valves, as applicable to aeroplane model and
Management Facility between 9 a.m. configuration.
RIN 2120–AA64 and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, This condition, if not detected and
except Federal holidays. The AD docket corrected, could lead to failure of a motorised
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus contains this proposed AD, the fuel valve and consequent improper fuel
Defense and Space S.A. (Formerly regulatory evaluation, any comments system functioning or, in case of the presence
Known as Construcciones received, and other information. The of an ignition source, possibly resulting in an
Aeronauticas, S.A.) Airplanes street address for the Docket Operations aeroplane fire.
office (telephone 800–647–5527) is in To address this potentially unsafe
AGENCY: Federal Aviation condition, Airbus Defense & Space (D&S)
Administration (FAA), DOT. the ADDRESSES section. Comments will
issued Alert Operators Transmission (AOT)–
be available in the AD docket shortly CN235–28–0001 and AOT–C295–28–0001 to
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
after receipt. provide inspection instructions.
(NPRM).
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For the reasons described above, this
SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new Shahram Daneshmandi, Aerospace [EASA] AD requires an inspection of the
airworthiness directive (AD) for all Engineer, International Branch, ANM– affected motorised fuel valves and,
Airbus Defense and Space S.A. Model 116, Transport Airplane Directorate, depending on findings, accomplishment of
FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, applicable corrective action(s) [(valve
CN–235, CN 235–100, CN 235–200, and replacement)].
CN 235–300 airplanes, and Model C– WA 98057–3356; telephone 425–227–
295 airplanes. This proposed AD was 1112; fax 425–227–1149. You may examine the MCAI in the
prompted by leakage of a motorized SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: AD docket on the Internet at http://
cross-feed fuel valve. This proposed AD www.regulations.gov by searching for
Comments Invited and locating Docket No. FAA–2016–
would require an inspection of the
affected fuel valves and, depending on We invite you to send any written 9386.
findings, applicable corrective action(s). relevant data, views, or arguments about
Related Service Information Under 1
We are proposing this AD to detect and this proposed AD. Send your comments
CFR Part 51
correct leaks in a motorized cross-feed to an address listed under the
fuel valve, which could lead to failure ADDRESSES section. Include ‘‘Docket No. Airbus Defense and Space S.A. has
of the fuel valve and consequent FAA–2016–9386; Directorate Identifier issued AOT–CN235–28–0001, dated
improper fuel system functioning or, in 2016–NM–056–AD’’ at the beginning of February 19, 2016; and AOT–C295–28–
case of the presence of an ignition your comments. We specifically invite 0001, dated February 19, 2016. The
source, an airplane fire. comments on the overall regulatory, service information describes
economic, environmental, and energy procedures for inspecting and replacing
DATES: We must receive comments on
aspects of this proposed AD. We will the motorized fuel valves. The service
this proposed AD by January 9, 2017. information also describes procedures
consider all comments received by the
ADDRESSES: You may send comments, closing date and may amend this for reporting inspection findings. These
using the procedures found in 14 CFR proposed AD based on those comments. documents are distinct since they apply
11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following We will post all comments we to different airplane models. This
methods: receive, without change, to http:// service information is reasonably
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to www.regulations.gov, including any available because the interested parties
http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the personal information you provide. We have access to it through their normal
instructions for submitting comments. will also post a report summarizing each course of business or by the means
• Fax: 202–493–2251. substantive verbal contact we receive identified in the ADDRESSES section.
• Mail: U.S. Department of about this proposed AD.
Transportation, Docket Operations, M– FAA’s Determination and Requirements
30, West Building Ground Floor, Room Discussion of This Proposed AD
W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., The European Aviation Safety Agency This product has been approved by
Washington, DC 20590. (EASA), which is the Technical Agent the aviation authority of another
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• Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail for the Member States of the European country, and is approved for operation
address above between 9 a.m. and 5 Union, has issued Airworthiness in the United States. Pursuant to our
p.m., Monday through Friday, except Directive 2016–0071, dated April 11, bilateral agreement with the State of
Federal holidays. 2016 (referred to after this as the Design Authority, we have been notified
For service information identified in Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness of the unsafe condition described in the
this NPRM, contact Airbus Defense and Information, or ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct MCAI and service information
Space, Services/Engineering Support, an unsafe condition for all Airbus referenced above. We are proposing this
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AD because we evaluated all pertinent Costs of Compliance We estimate the following costs to
information and determined an unsafe comply with this proposed AD:
condition exists and is likely to exist or We estimate that this proposed AD
develop on other products of these same affects 14 airplanes of U.S. registry.
type designs.
ESTIMATED COSTS
Cost per Cost on U.S.
Action Labor cost Parts cost product operators
Inspection ................................ 2 work-hours × $85 per hour = $170 ..................................... $0 $170 $2,380
Reporting ................................ 1 work-hour × $85 per hour = $85 ......................................... 0 85 1,190
We estimate the following costs to do be required based on the results of the determining the number of airplanes
any necessary replacements that would proposed inspection. We have no way of that might need these replacements:
ON-CONDITION COSTS
Cost per
Action Labor cost Parts cost product
Replacement .................................... 5 work-hours × $85 per hour = $425 ........................................................ $38,448 $38,873
Paperwork Reduction Act air commerce by prescribing regulations the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part
A federal agency may not conduct or for practices, methods, and procedures 39 as follows:
sponsor, and a person is not required to the Administrator finds necessary for
safety in air commerce. This regulation PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
respond to, nor shall a person be subject DIRECTIVES
to penalty for failure to comply with a is within the scope of that authority
collection of information subject to the because it addresses an unsafe condition
that is likely to exist or develop on ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39
requirements of the Paperwork continues to read as follows:
Reduction Act unless that collection of products identified in this rulemaking
action. Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
information displays a current valid
OMB control number. The control Regulatory Findings § 39.13 [Amended]
number for the collection of information ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
We determined that this proposed AD
required by this proposed AD is 2120– the following new airworthiness
would not have federalism implications
0056. The paperwork cost associated directive (AD):
under Executive Order 13132. This
with this proposed AD has been
proposed AD would not have a Airbus Defense and Space S.A. (Formerly
detailed in the Costs of Compliance
substantial direct effect on the States, on Known as Construcciones Aeronauticas,
section of this document and includes
the relationship between the national S.A.): Docket No. FAA–2016–9386;
time for reviewing instructions, as well Directorate Identifier 2016–NM–056–AD.
Government and the States, or on the
as completing and reviewing the
distribution of power and (a) Comments Due Date
collection of information. Therefore, all
responsibilities among the various We must receive comments by January 9,
reporting associated with this proposed
levels of government. 2017.
AD is mandatory. Comments concerning For the reasons discussed above, I
the accuracy of this burden and certify this proposed regulation: (b) Affected ADs
suggestions for reducing the burden 1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory None.
should be directed to the FAA at 800 action’’ under Executive Order 12866;
Independence Ave. SW., Washington, (c) Applicability
2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the
DC 20591, ATTN: Information DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures This AD applies to Airbus Defense and
Collection Clearance Officer, AES–200. (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); Space S.A. (formerly known as
Construcciones Aeronauticas, S.A.) Model
Authority for This Rulemaking 3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in
CN–235, CN–235–100, CN–235–200, and
Alaska; and CN–235–300 airplanes, and Model C–295
Title 49 of the United States Code 4. Will not have a significant airplanes, certificated in any category, all
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue economic impact, positive or negative, manufacturer serial numbers.
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, on a substantial number of small entities
section 106, describes the authority of under the criteria of the Regulatory (d) Subject
the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII: Flexibility Act. Air Transport Association (ATA) of
Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more America Code 28, Fuel.
detail the scope of the Agency’s List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
ehiers on DSK5VPTVN1PROD with PROPOSALS
(e) Reason
authority. Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
We are issuing this rulemaking under This AD was prompted by leakage of a
safety, Incorporation by reference, motorized cross-feed fuel valve, which was
the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII, Safety. detected during accomplishment of a
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: functional check. We are issuing this AD to
General requirements.’’ Under that The Proposed Amendment
detect and correct leaks in a motorized cross-
section, Congress charges the FAA with Accordingly, under the authority feed fuel valve, which could lead to failure
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in delegated to me by the Administrator, of the fuel valve and consequent improper
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fuel system functioning or, in case of the (1) If the inspection was done on or after searching for and locating Docket No. FAA–
presence of an ignition source, an airplane the effective date of this AD: Submit the 2016–9386.
fire. report within 60 days after the inspection. (2) For service information identified in
(2) If the inspection was done before the this AD, contact Airbus Defense and Space,
(f) Compliance effective date of this AD: Submit the report Technical Services/Engineering Support,
Comply with this AD within the within 60 days after the effective date of this Avenida de Aragón 404, 28022 Madrid,
compliance times specified, unless already AD. Spain; telephone +34 91 585 55 84; fax +34
done. 91 585 55 31 0527; email
(k) Other FAA AD Provisions MTA.TechnicalService@airbus.com. You
(g) Inspection of Motorized Fuel Valves The following provisions also apply to this may view this service information at the
Within the compliance time defined in AD: FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601
paragraph (g)(1) or (g)(2) of this AD, as (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For
applicable, do a general visual inspection of (AMOCs): The Manager, International information on the availability of this
each motorized fuel valve having part Branch, ANM–116, Transport Airplane material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221.
number (P/N) 7923227F for the presence of Directorate, FAA, has the authority to Issued in Renton, Washington, on
fuel on the electrical connectors and inside approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested November 2, 2016.
the receptacles, as specified in, and in using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19.
In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your Michael Kaszycki,
accordance with the instructions of Airbus
request to your principal inspector or local Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
Defense and Space Alert Operators
Flight Standards District Office, as Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
Transmission (AOT) AOT–CN235–28–0001
or Airbus Defense and Space AOT–C295–28– appropriate. If sending information directly [FR Doc. 2016–27307 Filed 11–23–16; 8:45 am]
0001, both dated February 19, 2016, as to the International Branch, send it to ATTN: BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
applicable. Shahram Daneshmandi, Aerospace Engineer,
(1) For airplanes that, as of the effective International Branch, ANM–116, Transport
date of this AD, have accumulated 6,000 Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
flight cycles or more since first flight: Do the Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356;
inspection within 30 flight cycles or 30 days telephone 425–227–1112; fax 425–227–1149. Federal Aviation Administration
Before using any approved AMOC, notify
after the effective date of this AD, whichever
your appropriate principal inspector, or
occurs first. 14 CFR Part 71
lacking a principal inspector, the manager of
(2) For airplanes that, as of the effective
the local flight standards district office/ [Docket No. FAA–2016–9138; Airspace
date of this AD, have accumulated fewer than
certificate holding district office. The AMOC Docket No. 16–AWP–13]
6,000 flight cycles since first flight: Do the
approval letter must specifically reference
inspection within 400 flight hours after the this AD.
effective date of this AD. Proposed Amendment of Class E
(2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any Airspace, Willows, CA
(h) Replacement of Affected Parts requirement in this AD to obtain corrective
actions from a manufacturer, the action must AGENCY: Federal Aviation
If, during the inspection required by
be accomplished using a method approved Administration (FAA), DOT.
paragraph (g) of this AD, any leaking of a
by the Manager, International Branch, ANM– ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
motorized fuel valve having P/N 7923227F is 116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or
detected: Before the next flight, replace the (NPRM).
European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA); or
affected fuel valve with a serviceable part, in Airbus Defense and Space S.A.’s EASA
accordance with the instructions of Airbus SUMMARY: This action proposes to
Design Organization Approval (DOA). If modify Class E airspace extending
Defense and Space AOT–CN235–28–0001 or approved by the DOA, the approval must
Airbus Defense and Space AOT–C295–28– include the DOA-authorized signature.
upward from 700 feet above the surface
0001, both dated February 19, 2016, as (3) Reporting Requirements: A federal at Willows-Glenn County Airport,
applicable. A serviceable part is defined as a agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a Willows, CA. Decommissioning of the
part that is not defective; it could be a used person is not required to respond to, nor Maxwell VHF Omni-directional Range/
or brand new part. shall a person be subject to a penalty for Tactical Air Navigation (VORTAC)
(i) Parts Installation Limitation failure to comply with a collection of navigation aid and cancellation of
information subject to the requirements of associated approaches has made this
As of the effective date of this AD, the Paperwork Reduction Act unless that
replacement of a motorized fuel valve having action necessary for the safety and
collection of information displays a current management of Instrument Flight Rules
P/N 7923227F with a serviceable used part valid OMB Control Number. The OMB
on an airplane is allowed, provided that, Control Number for this information
(IFR) operations at the airport. The
within 30 flight cycles or 30 days, whichever collection is 2120–0056. Public reporting for airport’s geographic coordinates also
occurs first after installation, the part passes this collection of information is estimated to would be adjusted to match the current
an inspection done in accordance with the be approximately 5 minutes per response, FAA aeronautical database.
instructions of Airbus Defense and Space including the time for reviewing instructions, DATES: Comments must be received on
AOT–CN235–28–0001 or AOT–C295–28– completing and reviewing the collection of or before January 9, 2017.
0001, both dated February 19, 2016, as information. All responses to this collection
applicable. ADDRESSES: Send comments on this
of information are mandatory. Comments
concerning the accuracy of this burden and proposal to the U.S. Department of
(j) Reporting Requirement Transportation, Docket Operations, 1200
suggestions for reducing the burden should
At the applicable time specified in be directed to the FAA at: 800 Independence New Jersey Avenue SE., West Building
paragraph (j)(1) or (j)(2) of this AD, report the Ave. SW., Washington, DC 20591, Attn: Ground Floor, Room W12–140,
inspection results (both positive and Information Collection Clearance Officer, Washington, DC 20590; telephone: 1–
negative) to Airbus DS Technical Assistance AES–200. 800–647–5527, or (202) 366–9826. You
ehiers on DSK5VPTVN1PROD with PROPOSALS
Center (AMTAC); telephone +34 91 600 79 must identify FAA Docket No. FAA–
99; email mta.technicalservice@airbus.com. (l) Related Information
The report must include the inspection
2016–9138; Airspace Docket No. 16–
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing
results, a description of any discrepancies Airworthiness Information (MCAI) AWP–13, at the beginning of your
found, operator name, the airplane model Airworthiness Directive 2016–0071, dated comments. You may also submit
and serial number, valve part number and April 11, 2016, for related information. This comments through the Internet at http://
serial number, and the number of landings MCAI may be found in the AD docket on the www.regulations.gov. You may review
and flight hours on the airplane. Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by the public docket containing the
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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 January 9, 2017. | |
| Contact | Shahram Daneshmandi, Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; telephone 425-227-1112; fax 425-227-1149. | |
| FR Citation | 81 FR 85169 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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