81 FR 90971 - Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 242 (December 16, 2016)

Page Range		90971-90974
FR Document		2016-30036
We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Airbus Model A319-115 and -132 airplanes, and Model A320-214, -232, and -233 airplanes. This AD requires revising the airplane flight manual (AFM) to include information that introduces a fuel limitation for certain types of fuel and a fuel gravity feed ceiling procedure for airplanes equipped with jet pumps. This AD was prompted by a report indicating that certain modified airplanes do not have electrical ground wires on the fuel level sensing control unit (FLSCU), which adversely affects gravity feeding operation. We are issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2016-9515; Directorate Identifier 2016-NM-181-AD; 
Amendment 39-18749; AD 2016-25-23]
RIN 2120-AA64


Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule; request for comments.

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SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain 
Airbus Model A319-115 and -132 airplanes, and Model A320-214, -232, and 
-233 airplanes. This AD requires revising the airplane flight manual 
(AFM) to include information that introduces a fuel limitation for 
certain types of fuel and a fuel gravity feed ceiling procedure for 
airplanes equipped with jet pumps. This AD was prompted by a report 
indicating that certain modified airplanes do not have electrical 
ground wires on the fuel level sensing control unit (FLSCU), which 
adversely affects gravity feeding operation. We are issuing this AD to 
address the unsafe condition on these products.

DATES: This AD becomes effective January 3, 2017.
    The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by 
reference of certain publications listed in this AD as of January 3, 
2017.
    We must receive comments on this AD by January 30, 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: 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 final rule, contact 
Airbus, Airworthiness Office--EIAS, 1 Rond Point Maurice Bellonte, 
31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone: +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax: +33 5 
61 93 44 51; email: [email protected]; Internet: http://www.airbus.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-
9515.

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-
9515; 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: Sanjay Ralhan, Aerospace Engineer, 
International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; telephone: 425-227-1405; 
fax: 425-227-1149.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

Discussion

    The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical 
Agent for the Member States of the European Union, has issued EASA AD 
2016-0205, dated October 13, 2016 (referred to after this as the 
Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or ``the MCAI''), to 
correct an unsafe condition for certain Airbus Model A319-115 and -132 
airplanes, and Model A320-214, -232, and -233 airplanes. The MCAI 
states:

    Airbus introduced mod 154327 on A319 and A320 aeroplanes which 
substituted the pump fuel feed system from the centre fuel tank with 
a jet pump transfer system, based on the Airbus A321 design.
    Following the modification introduction, it was discovered that 
the modified aeroplanes do not have electrical ground signals that 
replicate those from the deleted centre tank pump pressure switches. 
These signals are used as part of the fuel recirculation inhibition 
request logic.
    Subsequent investigation determined that ground wires had not 
been installed on the Fuel Level Sensing Control Units (FLSCU) of 
the modified A319 and A320 aeroplanes, due to a drawing error on the 
fuel system recirculation Principle Diagram. Without these ground 
wires providing inputs, the FLSCU logic is not correctly implemented 
for gravity feeding operation.
    This condition, if not corrected, could lead to reduced fuel 
pressure at the engine inlet, possibly resulting in an uncommanded 
in-flight shut-down when flying at the gravity feed ceiling levels, 
as defined in the Aircraft Flight Manual (AFM).
    To address this potential unsafe condition, Airbus issued AFM 
Temporary Revision (TR) 695 Issue 1 and AFM TR699 Issue 1 to 
prohibit the use of Jet B and JP4 fuel and AFM TR700 Issue 1 to 
provide instructions for amendment of the gravity feed procedure for 
the other fuels.
    For the reasons described above, this [EASA] AD requires 
amendment of the applicable AFM to include the new gravity feed 
procedure and reduce the list of authorised fuels.
    This [EASA] AD is considered to be an interim measure and 
further [EASA] AD action may follow.

    You may examine the MCAI on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2016-
9515.

Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51

    Airbus has issued the following service information.
     Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 Temporary Revision TR695, Issue 
1.0, dated August 1, 2016; and Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 Temporary 
Revision TR699, Issue 1.0, dated August 1, 2016. This service 
information describes revising the Limitations section of the AFM to 
include a fuel limitation that removes JET B and JP4 fuels from the 
list of usable fuels for airplanes equipped with jet pumps. These 
documents are distinct since they apply to different airplane 
configurations.
     Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 Temporary Revision TR700, Issue 
1.0, dated August 1, 2016. This service information describes revising 
the Abnormal Procedures section of the AFM to include information to 
modify the fuel gravity feed ceiling procedure for airplanes equipped 
with jet pumps.
    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.

Interim Action

    We consider this AD interim action. If final action is later 
identified, we might consider further rulemaking at that time.

FAA's Determination of the Effective Date

    An unsafe condition exists that requires the immediate adoption of 
this AD. The FAA has found that the risk to the flying public justifies 
waiving notice

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and comment prior to adoption of this rule because the current AFM 
procedure may lead to reduced fuel pressure at the engine inlet, 
possibly resulting in an uncommanded in-flight shutdown when flying at 
the fuel gravity feed ceiling levels. Therefore, we determined that 
notice and opportunity for public comment before issuing this AD are 
impracticable and that good cause exists for making this amendment 
effective in fewer than 30 days.

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-2016-9515; Directorate 
Identifier 2016-NM-181-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 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 AD.

Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this AD affects 58 airplanes of U.S. registry.
    We also estimate that it will take about 1 work-hour 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 $4,930, or $85 per product.

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]

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

2016-25-23 Airbus: Amendment 39-18749; Docket No. FAA-2016-9515; 
Directorate Identifier 2016-NM-181-AD.

(a) Effective Date

    This AD becomes effective January 3, 2017.

(b) Affected ADs

    None.

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to Airbus Model A319-115 and -132 airplanes, and 
Model A320-214, -232, and -233 airplanes, certificated in any 
category, all manufacturer serial numbers on which Airbus 
modification 154327 has been embodied in production.

(d) Subject

    Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 28, Fuel.

(e) Reason

    This AD was prompted by a report indicating that, for airplanes 
on which Airbus modification 154327 (which substitutes the pump fuel 
feed system from the center fuel tank with a jet pump transfer 
system) was done, the modified airplanes do not have electrical 
ground wires on the fuel level sensing control unit (FLSCU), which 
adversely affects gravity feeding operation. We are issuing this AD 
to prevent reduced fuel pressure at the engine inlet, potentially 
resulting in an uncommanded in-flight shutdown when flying at the 
fuel gravity feed ceiling levels.

(f) Compliance

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

 (g) Revision of the Airplane Flight Manual (AFM)

    (1) Within 30 days after the effective date of this AD, revise 
the Limitations section of the AFM by inserting a copy of Airbus 
A318/A319/A320/A321 Temporary Revision TR695, Issue 1.0, dated 
August 1, 2016; or Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 Temporary Revision 
TR699, Issue 1.0, dated August 1, 2016; as applicable; and revise 
the Abnormal Procedures section of the AFM by inserting a copy of 
Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 Temporary Revision TR700, Issue 1.0, 
dated August 1, 2016. These temporary revisions introduce a fuel 
limitation for certain types of fuel and a fuel gravity feed ceiling 
procedure for airplanes equipped with jet pumps. Thereafter, operate 
the airplane according to the limitation and procedure in the 
applicable temporary revision.
    (2) When the information in Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 Temporary 
Revision TR695, Issue 1.0, dated August 1, 2016; or Airbus A318/
A319/A320/A321 Temporary Revision TR699, Issue 1.0, dated August 1, 
2016; as applicable; and Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 Temporary 
Revision TR700, Issue 1.0, dated August 1, 2016; has been included 
in the general revisions of the AFM, the general revisions may be 
inserted in the AFM, and the temporary revisions may be removed.

(h) Special Flight Permits

    Special flight permits, as described in Section 21.197 and 
Section 21.199 of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR 21.197 
and 21.199), are not allowed.

(i) 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

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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: Sanjay Ralhan, Aerospace 
Engineer, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane 
Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; 
telephone: 425-227-1405; fax: 425-227-1149. Information may be 
emailed to: [email protected]. Before using any 
approved AMOC, notify your appropriate principal inspector, or 
lacking a principal inspector, the manager of the local flight 
standards district office/certificate holding district office.
    (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any requirement in this AD 
to obtain corrective actions from a manufacturer, the action must be 
accomplished using a method approved by the Manager, International 
Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or the 
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.

 (j) Related Information

    Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information (MCAI) 
EASA AD 2016-0205, dated October 13, 2016, for related information. 
You may examine the MCAI on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-
2016-9515.

(k) 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.
    (i) Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 Temporary Revision TR695, Issue 
1.0, dated August 1, 2016.
    (ii) Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 Temporary Revision TR699, Issue 
1.0, dated August 1, 2016.
    (iii) Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 Temporary Revision TR700, Issue 
1.0, dated August 1, 2016.
    (3) For service information identified in this AD, contact 
Airbus, Airworthiness Office--EIAS, 1 Rond Point Maurice Bellonte, 
31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone: +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax: +33 
5 61 93 44 51; email: [email protected]; Internet: 
http://www.airbus.com.
    (4) 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.
    (5) 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 December 2, 2016.
Michael Kaszycki,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification 
Service.
[FR Doc. 2016-30036 Filed 12-15-16; 8:45 am]
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Aviation Programs, describes in more (a) Effective Date (i) Related Information
detail the scope of the Agency’s This AD is effective January 20, 2017. (1) For more information about this AD,
authority. contact Brian Kierstead, Aerospace Engineer,
We are issuing this rulemaking under (b) Affected ADs Engine Certification Office, FAA, Engine &
the authority described in Subtitle VII, None. Propeller Directorate, 1200 District Avenue,
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: Burlington, MA 01803; phone: 781–238–
(c) Applicability
‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that 7772; fax: 781–238–7199; email:
This AD applies to International Aero brian.kierstead@faa.gov.
section, Congress charges the FAA with Engines AG (IAE) V2522–A5, V2524–A5, (2) IAE NMSB V2500–ENG–72–0673, dated
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in V2527–A5, V2527E–A5, V2527M–A5, June 3, 2016, can be obtained from IAE using
air commerce by prescribing regulations V2530–A5, V2533–A5, V2525–D5, V2528– the contact information in paragraph (j)(3) of
for practices, methods, and procedures D5, and V2531–E5 turbofan engines with No. this AD.
the Administrator finds necessary for 3 bearing serial numbers (S/Ns) listed in
safety in air commerce. This regulation Appendix 1 of IAE Non-Modification Service (j) Material Incorporated by Reference
is within the scope of that authority Bulletin (NMSB) V2500–ENG–72–0671, (1) The Director of the Federal Register
because it addresses an unsafe condition dated March 22, 2016. approved the incorporation by reference
that is likely to exist or develop on (IBR) of the service information listed in this
(d) Unsafe Condition paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR
products identified in this rulemaking
This AD was prompted by several in-flight part 51.
action. shutdowns that resulted from premature (2) You must use this service information
Regulatory Findings failure of the No. 3 bearing. We are issuing as applicable to do the actions required by
this AD to correct the unsafe condition on this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.
This AD will not have federalism these products. (i) International Aero Engines AG (IAE)
implications under Executive Order Non-Modification Service Bulletin V2500–
13132. This AD will not have a (e) Compliance
ENG–72–0671, dated March 22, 2016.
substantial direct effect on the States, on Comply with this AD within the (ii) Reserved.
the relationship between the national compliance times specified, unless already (3) For IAE service information identified
government and the States, or on the done. in this AD, contact International Aero
distribution of power and (1) Prior to accumulating 125 flight hours Engines AG, 400 Main Street, East Hartford,
responsibilities among the various (FH) after the effective date of this AD, CT 06118; phone: 860–565–0140; email:
inspect the master magnetic chip detector help24@pw.utc.com; Internet: http://
levels of government. (MMCD) for metallic debris. If no metallic fleetcare.pw.utc.com.
For the reasons discussed above, I debris is found during the MMCD inspection, (4) You may view this service information
certify that this AD: repeat the inspection within every 125 FH. at FAA, Engine & Propeller Directorate, 1200
(1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory (2) If metallic debris is found during the District Avenue, Burlington, MA. For
action’’ under Executive Order 12866, MMCD inspection, evaluate the debris using information on the availability of this
(2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under paragraph 2.B. of the Accomplishment material at the FAA, call 781–238–7125.
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures Instructions in IAE NMSB V2500–ENG–72– (5) You may view this service information
(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979), 0671, dated March 22, 2016. Perform that is incorporated by reference at the
(3) Will not affect intrastate aviation additional inspections or remove the engine National Archives and Records
in Alaska, and from service in accordance with the Administration (NARA). For information on
(4) Will not have a significant Accomplishment Instructions in IAE NMSB the availability of this material at NARA, call
economic impact, positive or negative, V2500–ENG–72–0671. 202–741–6030, or go to: http://
on a substantial number of small entities (3) Remove the No. 3 bearing from service www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-
at the next engine shop visit and replace it locations.html.
under the criteria of the Regulatory
with a bearing part/serial number
Flexibility Act. combination not listed in Appendix 1 of IAE Issued in Burlington, Massachusetts, on
NMSB V2500–ENG–72–0671, dated March November 28, 2016.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
22, 2016. Colleen M. D’Alessandro,
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation Manager, Engine & Propeller Directorate,
safety, Incorporation by reference, (f) Mandatory Terminating Action
Aircraft Certification Service.
Safety. Removal of the No. 3 bearing from service [FR Doc. 2016–30064 Filed 12–15–16; 8:45 am]
at the next engine shop visit and replacement
Adoption of the Amendment with a bearing not listed in Appendix 1 of BILLING CODE 4910–13–P

Accordingly, under the authority IAE NMSB V2500–ENG–72–0671, dated
delegated to me by the Administrator, March 22, 2016, is terminating action to this
AD. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as
follows: (g) Definition Federal Aviation Administration
For the purpose of this AD, an ‘‘engine
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS shop visit’’ is the induction of an engine into 14 CFR Part 39
DIRECTIVES the shop for maintenance involving the
separation of pairs of major mating engine [Docket No. FAA–2016–9515; Directorate
■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 flanges, except that the separation of engine Identifier 2016–NM–181–AD; Amendment
continues to read as follows: flanges solely for the purposes of 39–18749; AD 2016–25–23]
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. transportation without subsequent engine
maintenance does not constitute an engine RIN 2120–AA64
asabaliauskas on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with RULES

§ 39.13 [Amended] shop visit.
■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding Airworthiness Directives; Airbus
(h) Alternative Methods of Compliance Airplanes
the following new airworthiness (AMOCs)
directive (AD): The Manager, Engine Certification Office, AGENCY: Federal Aviation
2016–25–11 International Aero Engines FAA, may approve AMOCs for this AD. Use Administration (FAA), DOT.
AG: Amendment 39–18737; Docket No. the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19 to ACTION: Final rule; request for
FAA–2016–7099; Directorate Identifier make your request. You may email your comments.
2016–NE–15–AD. request to: ANE-AD-AMOC@faa.gov.

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request to your principal inspector or local Issued in Renton, Washington, on Examining the AD Docket
Flight Standards District Office, as December 2, 2016.
appropriate. If sending information directly
You may examine the AD docket on
Michael Kaszycki,
to the International Branch, send it to ATTN: the Internet at http://
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane www.regulations.gov by searching for
Sanjay Ralhan, Aerospace Engineer, Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
International Branch, ANM–116, Transport and locating Docket No. FAA–2016–
[FR Doc. 2016–30036 Filed 12–15–16; 8:45 am] 6744; or in person at the Docket
Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P Management Facility between 9 a.m.
Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356;
telephone: 425–227–1405; fax: 425–227– and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
1149. Information may be emailed to: 9- except Federal holidays. The AD docket
ANM-116-AMOC-REQUESTS@faa.gov. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
contains this AD, the mandatory
Before using any approved AMOC, notify continuing airworthiness information
your appropriate principal inspector, or Federal Aviation Administration
(MCAI), the regulatory evaluation, any
lacking a principal inspector, the manager of
14 CFR Part 39 comments received, and other
the local flight standards district office/
certificate holding district office.
information. The address for the Docket
[Docket No. FAA–2016–6744; Directorate Office (phone: 800–647–5527) is
(2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any Identifier 2016–NE–12–AD; Amendment 39–
requirement in this AD to obtain corrective Document Management Facility, U.S.
18736; AD 2016–25–10]
actions from a manufacturer, the action must Department of Transportation, Docket
be accomplished using a method approved RIN 2120–AA64 Operations, M–30, West Building
by the Manager, International Branch, ANM– Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200
116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or Airworthiness Directives; Rolls-Royce New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington,
the European Aviation Safety Agency plc Turbofan Engines DC 20590.
(EASA); or Airbus’s EASA Design FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Organization Approval (DOA). If approved by
AGENCY: Federal Aviation
the DOA, the approval must include the Administration (FAA), DOT. Robert Green, Aerospace Engineer,
DOA-authorized signature. ACTION: Final rule. Engine Certification Office, FAA, Engine
& Propeller Directorate, 1200 District
(j) Related Information SUMMARY: We are adopting a new Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803; phone:
Refer to Mandatory Continuing airworthiness directive (AD) for certain 781–238–7754; fax: 781–238–7199;
Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA AD Rolls-Royce plc (RR) RB211–Trent 875– email: robert.green@faa.gov.
2016–0205, dated October 13, 2016, for 17, RB211–Trent 877–17, RB211–Trent SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
related information. You may examine the 884–17, RB211–Trent 884B–17, RB211–
MCAI on the Internet at http:// Trent 892–17, RB211–Trent 892B–17, Discussion
www.regulations.gov by searching for and and RB211–Trent 895–17 turbofan We issued a notice of proposed
locating Docket No. FAA–2016–9515. engines. This AD requires machining rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
(k) Material Incorporated by Reference and inspecting parts related to the high- part 39 by adding an AD that would
(1) The Director of the Federal Register pressure compressor (HPC) and apply to the specified products. The
approved the incorporation by reference replacing HPC parts found defective. NPRM was published in the Federal
(IBR) of the service information listed in this This AD was prompted by inspection of Register on July 26, 2016 (81 FR 48724).
paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR RR Trent 800 engines returned from The NPRM proposed to correct an
part 51. service that revealed flame erosion and unsafe condition for the specified
(2) You must use this service information axial cracking on the stage 3 disk rim of products. The MCAI states:
as applicable to do the actions required by the HPC stage 1–4 rotor disks shaft. We
this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise. Inspection of Trent 800 engines returned
are issuing this AD to correct the unsafe from service revealed flame eroded areas and
(i) Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 condition on these products.
Temporary Revision TR695, Issue 1.0, dated axial cracking on the rear Stage 3 disc of the
August 1, 2016. DATES: This AD becomes effective High Pressure Compressor (HPC) Stage 1–4
(ii) Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 January 20, 2017. drum. This is considered to be the result of
Temporary Revision TR699, Issue 1.0, dated The Director of the Federal Register a localised fire originating from an excessive
August 1, 2016. approved the incorporation by reference rub at the stage 3–4 forward seal fin.
of a certain publication listed in this AD This condition, if not detected and
(iii) Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321
corrected, could lead to an uncontained
Temporary Revision TR700, Issue 1.0, dated as of January 20, 2017. engine failure and release of high energy
August 1, 2016. ADDRESSES: For service information debris, possibly resulting in damage to the
(3) For service information identified in identified in this final rule, contact aeroplane and injury to occupants.
this AD, contact Airbus, Airworthiness Rolls-Royce plc, Corporate
Office—EIAS, 1 Rond Point Maurice You may obtain further information
Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France;
Communications, P.O. Box 31, Derby, by examining the MCAI in the AD
telephone: +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax: +33 5 61 England, DE24 8BJ; phone: 011–44– docket on the Internet at http://
93 44 51; email: account.airworth-eas@ 1332–242424; fax: 011–44–1332– www.regulations.gov by searching for
airbus.com; Internet: http://www.airbus.com. 249936; email: http://www.rolls- and locating Docket No. FAA–2016–
(4) You may view this service information royce.com/contact/civil_team.jsp; 6744.
at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, Internet: https://customers.rolls-
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For royce.com/public/rollsroycecare. You Comments
information on the availability of this may view this service information at the We gave the public the opportunity to
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material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221. FAA, Engine & Propeller Directorate,
(5) You may view this service information
participate in developing this AD. We
1200 District Avenue, Burlington, MA. considered the comments received.
that is incorporated by reference at the
National Archives and Records
For information on the availability of
this material at the FAA, call 781–238– Request To Revise Inspection for Wear
Administration (NARA). For information on and Cracks
the availability of this material at NARA, call 7125. It is also available on the Internet
202–741–6030, or go to: http:// at http://www.regulations.gov by American Airlines, Inc., (AAL)
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr- searching for and locating Docket No. requested that the requirement in
locations.html. FAA–2016–6744. paragraph (e)(1)(i) of this AD be revised

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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 January 3, 2017.
Contact		Sanjay Ralhan, Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; telephone: 425-227-1405; fax: 425-227-1149.
FR Citation		81 FR 90971
RIN Number		2120-AA64
CFR Associated		Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety
81 FR 90971 - Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATIONFederal Aviation Administration

Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 242 (December 16, 2016)

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
