81 FR 91062 - Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 242 (December 16, 2016)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 242 (December 16, 2016)
| Page Range | 91062-91066 | |
| FR Document | 2016-28802 |
[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 242 (Friday, December 16, 2016)] [Proposed Rules] [Pages 91062-91066] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2016-28802] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2015-8428; Directorate Identifier 2014-NM-032-AD] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Supplemental notice of proposed rulemaking (SNPRM); reopening of comment period. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: We are revising an earlier proposal to supersede Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2011-17-09 for all Airbus Model A330-200, -200 Freighter, and -300 series airplanes; and AD 2012-25-12 for all Airbus Model A330-200 and -300 series airplanes. The notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) proposed to require revising the maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, to incorporate new or revised airworthiness limitation requirements. The NPRM was prompted by revisions to certain airworthiness limitations items (ALI) documents, which specify more restrictive instructions and/or airworthiness limitations. This action revises the NPRM by proposing to require revising the maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, to incorporate more restrictive, instructions and/or airworthiness limitations that the manufacturer has recently issued. We are proposing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products. DATES: We must receive comments on this SNPRM 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 Airbus service information identified in this SNPRM, contact [[Page 91063]] Airbus service information identified in this final rule, contact Airbus SAS--Airworthiness Office--EAL, 1 Rond Point Maurice Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61 93 45 80; email [email protected]; Internet http://www.airbus.com. For Messier-Bugatti-Dowty service information identified in this SNPRM, contact Messier-Bugatti USA, One Carbon Way, Walton, KY 41094; telephone 859-525-8583; fax 859-485 8827; email [email protected]. You may view this referenced service information at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 425- 227-1221. Examining the AD Docket You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2015- 8428; 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 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-2015-8428; Directorate Identifier 2014-NM-032-AD'' at the beginning of your comments. We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory, economic, environmental, and energy aspects of this proposed AD. We will consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend this proposed AD based on those comments. We will post all comments we receive, without change, to http://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information you provide. We will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal contact we receive about this proposed AD. Discussion We issued an NPRM to amend 14 CFR part 39 to supersede AD 2011-17- 09, Amendment 39-16773 (76 FR 53305, August 26, 2011) (``AD 2011-17- 09''); and AD 2012-25-12, Amendment 39-17293 (77 FR 75825, December 26, 2012) (``AD 2012-25-12''). AD 2011-17-09 applies to all Airbus Model A330-200 series airplanes, -200 Freighter, and -300 series airplanes. AD 2012-25-12 applies to all Airbus Model A330-200 and -300 series airplanes. The NPRM published in the Federal Register on January 13, 2016 (81 FR 1570) (``the NPRM''). The NPRM was prompted by revisions to certain airworthiness limitations items (ALI) documents, which specify more restrictive instructions and/or airworthiness limitations. The NPRM proposed to require revising the maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, to incorporate new or revised airworthiness limitation requirements. The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical Agent for the Member States of the European Union, has issued EASA Airworthiness Directive, 2014-0009, dated January 8, 2014 (referred to after this as the Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or ``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for all Airbus Model A330-200, -200 Freighter, and -300 series airplanes; and Model A340- 200, -300, -500, and -600 series airplanes. The MCAI states: The airworthiness limitations for Airbus aeroplanes are currently published in Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS) documents. The instructions and airworthiness limitations applicable to the Safe Life Airworthiness Limitation Items (SL ALI) are given in Airbus A330 ALS Part 1 and A340 ALS Part 1, which are approved by EASA. The revision 07 of Airbus A330 and A340 ALS Part 1 introduces more restrictive instructions and/or airworthiness limitations. Failure to comply with this revision could result in an unsafe condition. For the reason described above, this [EASA] AD retains the requirements of EASA AD 2012-0179, which is superseded, and requires accomplishment of the actions specified in Airbus A330 or A340 ALS Part 1 revision 07. In addition, this [EASA] AD also supersedes EASA AD 2011-0122-E and EASA AD 2011-0212, whose requirements have been transferred into Airbus A330 and A340 ALS Part 1 revision 07. The unsafe condition is fatigue cracking, accidental damage, and corrosion in certain principal structural elements, and possible failure of certain life limited parts, which could result in reduced structural integrity of the airplane. 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-2015- 8428. Actions Since the NPRM Was Issued Since we issued the NPRM, Airbus has issued Airbus A330 ALS Part 1, Safe Life Airworthiness Limitation Items (SL-ALI), Revision 08, dated April 11, 2016, which specifies more restrictive instructions and/or airworthiness limitations. Related Rulemaking We are considering similar rulemaking for Model A340-200, -300, - 500, and -600 series airplanes that would revise the maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, to incorporate more restrictive instructions and/or airworthiness limitations. Currently, there are no U.S.-registered Model A340 series airplanes. Airworthiness Limitations Based on Type Design The FAA recently became aware of an issue related to the applicability of ADs that require incorporation of an ALS revision into an operator's maintenance or inspection program. Typically, when these types of ADs are issued by civil aviation authorities of other countries, they apply to all airplanes covered under an identified type certificate (TC). The corresponding FAA AD typically retains applicability to all of those airplanes. In addition, U.S. operators must operate their airplanes in an airworthy condition, in accordance with 14 CFR 91.7(a). Included in this obligation is the requirement to perform any maintenance or inspections specified in the ALS, and in accordance with the ALS as specified in 14 CFR 43.16 and 91.403(c), unless an alternative has been approved by the FAA. When a TC is issued for a type design, the specific ALS, including revisions, is a part of that type design, as specified in 14 CFR 21.31(c). The sum effect of these operational and maintenance requirements is an obligation to comply with the ALS defined in the type design referenced in the manufacturer's conformity statement. This obligation may introduce a conflict with an AD that requires a specific ALS revision if new airplanes are delivered with a later revision as part of their type design. [[Page 91064]] To address this conflict, the FAA has approved alternative methods of compliance (AMOCs) that allow operators to incorporate the most recent ALS revision into their maintenance/inspection programs, in lieu of the ALS revision required by the AD. This eliminates the conflict and enables the operator to comply with both the AD and the type design. However, compliance with AMOCs is normally optional, and we recently became aware that some operators choose to retain the AD- mandated ALS revision in their fleet-wide maintenance/inspection programs, including those for new airplanes delivered with later ALS revisions, to help standardize the maintenance of the fleet. To ensure that operators comply with the applicable ALS revision for newly delivered airplanes containing a later revision than that specified in an AD, we plan to limit the applicability of ADs that mandate ALS revisions to those airplanes that are subject to an earlier revision of the ALS, either as part of the type design or as mandated by an earlier AD. This SNPRM therefore applies to Model A330-200, -200 Freighter, and -300 series airplanes with an original certificate of airworthiness or original export certificate of airworthiness that was issued on or before the date of approval of the ALS revision identified in this SNPRM. Operators of airplanes with an original certificate of airworthiness or original export certificate of airworthiness issued after that date must comply with the airworthiness limitations specified as part of the approved type design and referenced on the TC data sheet. Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 Airbus has issued Airbus A330 ALS Part 1, SL-ALI, Revision 08, dated April 11, 2016. Messier-Bugatti-Dowty has issued Service Letter A33-34 A20, Revision 7, including Appendices A through F, dated July 20, 2012. This service information describes Safe Life Airworthiness Limitation Items SL-ALI for the landing gear. This service information is distinct since it was issued by two different manufacturers for different purposes. 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. Comments We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing this proposed AD. We considered the comments received. Request To Specify New Service Information Air France requested that we revise paragraph (i) of the proposed AD to include Messier-Bugatti-Dowty Service Letter A33-34 A20, Revision 7, including Appendices A through F, dated July 20, 2012, as the required service information. We agree with the commenter's request. The changes in Messier- Bugatti-Dowty Service Letter A33-34 A20, Revision 7, including Appendices A through F, dated July 20, 2012, do not specify additional work. We have revised paragraph (i) of this proposed AD to specify using Messier-Dowty Service Letter A33-34 A20, Revision 5, including Appendices A through F, dated July 31, 2009; or Messier-Bugatti-Dowty Service Letter A33-34 A20, Revision 7, including Appendices A through F, dated July 20, 2012. Requests To Specify Airbus A330 Variations Air France requested that we revise paragraph (k) of the proposed AD to list all of the Airbus A330 variations to Airbus A330 ALS Part 1, SL-ALS, Revision 07, dated September 23, 2013, applicable at the effective date of this AD. Air France submitted a list of the requested variations. American Airlines (AAL) requested that we add three Airbus A330 variations to paragraph (k) of the proposed AD. AAL stated that the NPRM does not include two variation documents that AAL currently utilizes as part of its approved maintenance program. We partially agree with the commenters' requests. Airbus has issued A330 ALS Part 1, SL-ALI, Revision 08, dated April 11, 2016. Therefore, the variations for Airbus A330 ALS Part 1, SL-ALI, Revision 07, dated September 23, 2013, are no longer applicable to this SNPRM. We have changed paragraph (k) of this proposed AD to reference Airbus A330 ALS Part 1, SL-ALI, Revision 08, dated April 11, 2016. We have also changed paragraph (c) of this proposed AD to reference the date of April 11, 2016, for the certificate of airworthiness. FAA's Determination and Requirements of This SNPRM This product has been approved by the aviation authority of another country, and is approved for operation in the United States. Pursuant to our bilateral agreement with the State of Design Authority, we have been notified of the unsafe condition described in the MCAI and service information referenced above. We are proposing this AD because we evaluated all pertinent information and determined an unsafe condition exists and is likely to exist or develop on other products of the same type design. Certain changes described above expand the scope of the NPRM. As a result, we have determined that it is necessary to reopen the comment period to provide additional opportunity for the public to comment on this SNPRM. This SNPRM would require revisions to certain operator maintenance documents to include new actions (e.g., inspections). Compliance with these actions is required by 14 CFR 91.403(c). For airplanes that have been previously modified, altered, or repaired in the areas addressed by this SNPRM, the operator may not be able to accomplish the actions described in the revisions. In this situation, to comply with 14 CFR 91.403(c), the operator must request approval for an AMOC according to paragraph (m)(1) of this proposed AD. The request should include a description of changes to the required actions that will ensure the continued damage tolerance of the affected structure. Costs of Compliance We estimate that this SNPRM affects 82 airplanes of U.S. registry. The actions that are required by AD 2011-17-09, and retained in this SNPRM, take about 1 work-hour per product, at an average labor rate of $85 per work-hour. Based on these figures, the estimated cost of the actions that are required by AD 2011-17-09 is $85 per product. The actions that are required by AD 2012-25-12, and retained in this SNPRM, take about 16 work-hours per product (2 main landing gear (MLG) bogie beams per airplane), at an average labor rate of $85 per work-hour. Required parts cost about $255,000 per MLG bogie beam. Based on these figures, the estimated cost of the actions that are required by AD 2012-25-12 is up to $256,360 per MLG bogie beam. We also estimate that it would take about 1 work-hour per product to comply with the basic requirements of this SNPRM. The average labor rate is $85 per work-hour. Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of this SNPRM on U.S. operators to be $6,970, 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, [[Page 91065]] 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 removing Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2011-17-09, Amendment 39-16773 (76 FR 53305, August 26, 2011); and AD 2012-25-12, Amendment 39-17293 (77 FR 75825, December 26, 2012); and adding the following new AD: Airbus: Docket No. FAA-2015-8428; Directorate Identifier 2014-NM- 032-AD. (a) Comments Due Date We must receive comments by January 30, 2017. (b) Affected ADs This AD replaces AD 2011-17-09, Amendment 39-16773 (76 FR 53305, August 26, 2011) (``AD 2011-17-09''); and AD 2012-25-12, Amendment 39-17293 (77 FR 75825, December 26, 2012) (``AD 2012-25-12''). (c) Applicability This AD applies to the Airbus airplanes identified in paragraphs (c)(1), (c)(2), and (c)(3) of this AD, certificated in any category, with an original certificate of airworthiness or original export certificate of airworthiness issued on or before April 11, 2016. (1) Airbus Model A330-201, -202, -203, -223, and -243 airplanes. (2) Airbus Model A330-223F and -243F airplanes. (3) Airbus Model A330-301, -302, -303, -321, -322, -323, -341, - 342, and -343 airplanes. (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 05, Periodic inspections. (e) Reason This AD was prompted by revisions to certain airworthiness limitations items (ALI) documents, which specify more restrictive instructions and/or airworthiness limitations. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct fatigue cracking, accidental damage, or corrosion in principal structural elements, and possible failure of certain life limited parts, 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) Retained Maintenance Program Revision, With New Terminating Action This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (h) of AD 2011-17-09, with new terminating action. Within 3 months after September 30, 2011 (the effective date of AD 2011-17-09): Revise the maintenance program by incorporating Airbus A330 ALS Part 1, ``Safe Life Airworthiness Limitation Items (SL-ALI), Revision 05, dated July 29, 2010. Comply with all Airbus A330 ALS Part 1, SL-ALI, Revision 05, dated July 29, 2010, at the times specified therein. Accomplishing the actions specified in paragraph (k) of this AD terminates the requirements of this paragraph. (h) Retained Limitation of No Alternative Intervals or Limits, With No Changes This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (i) of AD 2011-17-09, with no changes. Except as provided by paragraph (m) of this AD, after accomplishment of the actions specified in paragraph (g) of this AD, no alternatives to the maintenance tasks, intervals, or limitations specified in paragraph (g) of this AD may be used. (i) Retained Bogie Beam Replacement, With Specific Delegation Approval Language, New Terminating Action, and New Service Information This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (g) of AD 2012-25-12, with specific delegation approval language and terminating action and new service information. For airplanes identified in paragraphs (c)(1) and (c)(3) of this AD: At the later of the times specified in paragraphs (i)(1) and (i)(2) of this AD, replace all main landing gear (MLG) bogie beams having part number (P/N) 201485300, 201485301, 201272302, 201272304, 201272306, or 201272307, except those that have serial number (S/N) S2A, S2B, or S2C, as identified in Messier-Dowty Service Letter A33-34 A20, Revision 5, including Appendices A through F, dated July 31, 2009; or Messier-Bugatti-Dowty Service Letter A33-34 A20, Revision 7, including Appendices A through F, dated July 20, 2012; with a new or serviceable part, using a method approved by the Manager, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, or the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) (or its delegated agent). As of the effective date of this AD, the applicable MLG bogie beams specified in this paragraph must be replaced 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). Accomplishing the actions specified in paragraph (k) of this AD terminates the requirements of this paragraph. (1) At the applicable time specified in paragraphs (i)(1)(i), (i)(1)(ii), and (i)(1)(iii) of this AD. (i) For Model A330-201, -202, -203, -223, -243 series airplanes, weight variant (WV)02x, WV05x (except WV058), and WV06x series: Before the accumulation of a life limit of 50,000 landings or 72,300 total flight hours, whichever occurs first from the first installation of a MLG bogie beam on the airplane. (ii) For Model A330-201, -202, -203, -223, -243 WV058 series airplanes: Before the accumulation of a life limit of 50,000 landings or 57,900 total flight hours, whichever occurs first from the first installation of a MLG bogie beam on the airplane. (iii) For Model A330-301, -302, -303, -321, -322, -323, -341, - 342, -343 series airplanes, WV00x, WV01x, WV02x, and WV05x series: Before the accumulation of a life limit of 46,000 landings or 75,000 total flight hours, whichever occurs first from the first installation of a MLG bogie beam on the airplane. (2) Within 6 months after January 30, 2013 (the effective date of AD 2012-25-12). (j) Retained Parts Installation Limitation, With New Terminating Action This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (h) of AD 2012-25-12, with new [[Page 91066]] terminating action. For airplanes identified in paragraphs (c)(1) and (c)(3) of this AD, as of January 30, 2013 (the effective date of AD 2012-25-12), a MLG bogie beam having any part number identified in paragraph (i) of this AD may be installed on an airplane, provided its life has not exceeded the life limit specified in paragraphs (i)(1)(i), (i)(1)(ii), and (i)(1)(iii) of this AD, and is replaced with a new or serviceable part before reaching the life limit specified in paragraphs (i)(1)(i), (i)(1)(ii), and (i)(1)(iii) of this AD. Accomplishing the actions specified in paragraph (k) of this AD terminates the requirements of this paragraph. (k) New Maintenance or Inspection Program Revision Within 3 months after the effective date of this AD: Revise the maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, by incorporating the information in Airbus A330 ALS Part 1, SL-ALI, Revision 08, dated April 11, 2016. The initial compliance times for the actions specified in Airbus A330 ALS Part 1, SL-ALI, Revision 08, dated April 11, 2016, are at the times specified in Airbus A330 ALS Part 1, SL-ALI, Revision 08, dated April 11, 2016, or within 3 months after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later. Accomplishing the actions specified in this paragraph terminates the requirements specified in paragraphs (g) through (j) of this AD. (l) New Limitation of No Alternative Actions or Intervals After the maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, has been revised, as required by paragraph (k) of this AD, no alternative actions (e.g., inspections) or intervals may be used unless the actions or intervals are approved as an AMOC in accordance with the procedures specified in paragraph (m)(1) of this AD. (m) 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: 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: As of the effective date of this AD, for any requirement in this AD to obtain corrective actions from a manufacturer, the action must be accomplished using a method approved by the Manager, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or the EASA; or Airbus's EASA DOA. If approved by the DOA, the approval must include the DOA-authorized signature. (n) Related Information (1) For Airbus service information identified in this AD, contact Airbus SAS--Airworthiness Office--EAL, 1 Rond Point Maurice Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61 93 45 80; email [email protected]; Internet http://www.airbus.com. (2) For Messier-Bugatti-Dowty service information identified in this AD, contact Messier-Bugatti USA, One Carbon Way. Walton, KY 41094; telephone 859-525-8583; fax 859-485 8827; email [email protected]. (3) 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 22, 2016. Michael Kaszycki, Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2016-28802 Filed 12-15-16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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cabin floor beam junction at certain fuselage request to your principal inspector or local DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
frame locations. We are issuing this AD to Flight Standards District Office, as
detect and correct cracking in the cabin floor appropriate. If sending information directly Federal Aviation Administration
beam junction at certain fuselage frame to the International Branch, send it to ATTN:
locations, which could result in reduced Sanjay Ralhan, Aerospace Engineer,
structural integrity of the airplane.
14 CFR Part 39
International Branch, ANM–116, Transport
(f) Compliance Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind [Docket No. FAA–2015–8428; Directorate
Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356; Identifier 2014–NM–032–AD]
Comply with this AD within the
compliance times specified, unless already telephone 425–227–1405; fax 425–227–1149. RIN 2120–AA64
done. Information may be emailed to: 9-ANM-116-
AMOC-REQUESTS@faa.gov. Before using Airworthiness Directives; Airbus
(g) Repetitive Inspections any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate Airplanes
Before exceeding 36,900 total flight cycles principal inspector, or lacking a principal
since first flight of the airplane, or within inspector, the manager of the local flight AGENCY: Federal Aviation
2,100 flight cycles after the effective date of standards district office/certificate holding Administration (FAA), DOT.
this AD, whichever occurs later: Do a district office. ACTION: Supplemental notice of
detailed inspection for cracking of the frame (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any proposed rulemaking (SNPRM);
to cabin floor beam junction on the aft and requirement in this AD to obtain corrective
forward sides at frame (FR) 35.1 and FR 35.2 reopening of comment period.
actions from a manufacturer, the action must
on the left-hand and right-hand sides, in
be accomplished using a method approved SUMMARY: We are revising an earlier
accordance with the Accomplishment
by the Manager, International Branch, ANM– proposal to supersede Airworthiness
Instructions of the Airbus service information
specified in paragraphs (g)(1), (g)(2), (g)(3), 116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or Directive (AD) 2011–17–09 for all
and (g)(4) of this AD. Repeat the inspection EASA; or Airbus’s EASA DOA. If approved Airbus Model A330–200, –200
of the frame to cabin floor beam junction on by the DOA, the approval must include the Freighter, and –300 series airplanes; and
the aft and forward sides at FR 35.1 and FR DOA-authorized signature. AD 2012–25–12 for all Airbus Model
35.2 on the left-hand and right-hand sides (3) Required for Compliance (RC): Except A330–200 and –300 series airplanes.
thereafter at intervals not to exceed 15,300 as required by paragraph (h) of this AD: If The notice of proposed rulemaking
flight cycles. any service information contains procedures
(NPRM) proposed to require revising the
(1) Airbus Service Bulletin A320–53–1317, or tests that are identified as RC, those
dated December 15, 2015 (FR 35.1 right-hand maintenance or inspection program, as
procedures and tests must be done to comply
side). with this AD; any procedures or tests that are
applicable, to incorporate new or
(2) Airbus Service Bulletin A320–53–1318, not identified as RC are recommended. Those revised airworthiness limitation
dated October 9, 2015 (FR 35.1 left-hand procedures and tests that are not identified requirements. The NPRM was prompted
side). as RC may be deviated from using accepted by revisions to certain airworthiness
(3) Airbus Service Bulletin A320–53–1319, limitations items (ALI) documents,
methods in accordance with the operator’s
dated October 9, 2015 (FR 35.2 right-hand which specify more restrictive
maintenance or inspection program without
side).
obtaining approval of an AMOC, provided instructions and/or airworthiness
(4) Airbus Service Bulletin A320–53–1320,
dated October 9, 2015 (FR 35.2 left-hand the procedures and tests identified as RC can limitations. This action revises the
side). be done and the airplane can be put back in NPRM by proposing to require revising
an airworthy condition. Any substitutions or the maintenance or inspection program,
(h) Repair changes to procedures or tests identified as as applicable, to incorporate more
If any crack is found during any inspection RC require approval of an AMOC. restrictive, instructions and/or
required by paragraph (g) of this AD: Before airworthiness limitations that the
further flight, repair using a method (j) Related Information
manufacturer has recently issued. We
approved by the Manager, International (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing
Branch, ANM–116, Transport Airplane are proposing this AD to address the
Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA
Directorate, FAA; or the European Aviation unsafe condition on these products.
Airworthiness Directive 2016–0105, dated
Safety Agency (EASA); or Airbus’s EASA June 6, 2016, for related information. This DATES: We must receive comments on
Design Organization Approval (DOA). MCAI may be found in the AD docket on the this SNPRM by January 30, 2017.
Although the service information specified in Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by ADDRESSES: You may send comments,
paragraph (g) of this AD specifies to contact
searching for and locating Docket No. FAA– using the procedures found in 14 CFR
Airbus for repair instructions, and specifies
2016–9498. 11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following
that action as ‘‘RC’’ (Required for
Compliance), this AD requires repair as (2) For service information identified in methods:
specified in this paragraph. Repair of an this AD, contact Airbus, Airworthiness • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to
airplane as required by this paragraph does Office—EIAS, 1 Rond Point Maurice http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the
not constitute terminating action for the Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; instructions for submitting comments.
repetitive actions required by paragraph (g) of telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61 • Fax: 202–493–2251.
this AD, unless specified otherwise in the 93 44 51; email account.airworth-eas@
• Mail: U.S. Department of
instructions provided by the Manager, airbus.com; Internet http://www.airbus.com.
International Branch, ANM–116, Transport
Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
You may view this service information at the
Airplane Directorate, FAA; or EASA; or FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
Airbus’s EASA DOA. Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
Washington, DC 20590.
asabaliauskas on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with PROPOSALS
(i) Other FAA AD Provisions information on the availability of this
material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221. • Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of
The following provisions also apply to this Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
AD: Issued in Renton, Washington, on
30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance December 2, 2016.
W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
(AMOCs): The Manager, International Michael Kaszycki,
Branch, ANM–116, Transport Airplane Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane p.m., Monday through Friday, except
Directorate, FAA, has the authority to
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. Federal holidays.
approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested
using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. [FR Doc. 2016–29676 Filed 12–15–16; 8:45 am] For Airbus service information
In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your BILLING CODE 4910–13–P identified in this SNPRM, contact
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Airbus service information identified in substantive verbal contact we receive elements, and possible failure of certain
this final rule, contact Airbus SAS— about this proposed AD. life limited parts, which could result in
Airworthiness Office—EAL, 1 Rond reduced structural integrity of the
Discussion
Point Maurice Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac airplane.
Cedex, France; telephone +33 5 61 93 36 We issued an NPRM to amend 14 CFR You may examine the MCAI in the
96; fax +33 5 61 93 45 80; email part 39 to supersede AD 2011–17–09, AD docket on the Internet at http://
airworthiness.A330-A340@airbus.com; Amendment 39–16773 (76 FR 53305, www.regulations.gov by searching for
Internet http://www.airbus.com. August 26, 2011) (‘‘AD 2011–17–09’’); and locating Docket No. FAA–2015–
For Messier-Bugatti-Dowty service and AD 2012–25–12, Amendment 39– 8428.
information identified in this SNPRM, 17293 (77 FR 75825, December 26,
contact Messier-Bugatti USA, One 2012) (‘‘AD 2012–25–12’’). AD 2011– Actions Since the NPRM Was Issued
Carbon Way, Walton, KY 41094; 17–09 applies to all Airbus Model Since we issued the NPRM, Airbus
telephone 859–525–8583; fax 859–485 A330–200 series airplanes, –200 has issued Airbus A330 ALS Part 1, Safe
8827; email americascsc@ Freighter, and –300 series airplanes. AD Life Airworthiness Limitation Items
safranmbd.com. 2012–25–12 applies to all Airbus Model (SL–ALI), Revision 08, dated April 11,
You may view this referenced service A330–200 and –300 series airplanes. 2016, which specifies more restrictive
information at the FAA, Transport The NPRM published in the Federal instructions and/or airworthiness
Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue Register on January 13, 2016 (81 FR limitations.
SW., Renton, WA. For information on 1570) (‘‘the NPRM’’). The NPRM was
prompted by revisions to certain Related Rulemaking
the availability of this material at the
FAA, call 425–227–1221. airworthiness limitations items (ALI) We are considering similar
documents, which specify more rulemaking for Model A340–200, –300,
Examining the AD Docket restrictive instructions and/or –500, and –600 series airplanes that
You may examine the AD docket on airworthiness limitations. The NPRM would revise the maintenance or
the Internet at http:// proposed to require revising the inspection program, as applicable, to
www.regulations.gov by searching for maintenance or inspection program, as incorporate more restrictive instructions
and locating Docket No. FAA–2015– applicable, to incorporate new or and/or airworthiness limitations.
8428; or in person at the Docket revised airworthiness limitation Currently, there are no U.S.-registered
Management Facility between 9 a.m. requirements. Model A340 series airplanes.
and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, The European Aviation Safety Agency
except Federal holidays. The AD docket (EASA), which is the Technical Agent Airworthiness Limitations Based on
contains this proposed AD, the for the Member States of the European Type Design
regulatory evaluation, any comments Union, has issued EASA Airworthiness The FAA recently became aware of an
received, and other information. The Directive, 2014–0009, dated January 8, issue related to the applicability of ADs
street address for the Docket Office 2014 (referred to after this as the that require incorporation of an ALS
(telephone: 800–647–5527) is in the Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness revision into an operator’s maintenance
ADDRESSES section. Comments will be Information, or ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct or inspection program.
available in the AD docket shortly after an unsafe condition for all Airbus Typically, when these types of ADs
receipt. Model A330–200, –200 Freighter, and are issued by civil aviation authorities
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: –300 series airplanes; and Model A340– of other countries, they apply to all
Vladimir Ulyanov, Aerospace Engineer, 200, –300, –500, and –600 series airplanes covered under an identified
International Branch, ANM–116, airplanes. The MCAI states: type certificate (TC). The corresponding
Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, The airworthiness limitations for Airbus FAA AD typically retains applicability
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA aeroplanes are currently published in to all of those airplanes.
98057–3356; telephone 425–227–1138; Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS) In addition, U.S. operators must
fax 425–227–1149. documents. operate their airplanes in an airworthy
The instructions and airworthiness condition, in accordance with 14 CFR
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
limitations applicable to the Safe Life 91.7(a). Included in this obligation is the
Comments Invited Airworthiness Limitation Items (SL ALI) are
given in Airbus A330 ALS Part 1 and A340
requirement to perform any
We invite you to send any written ALS Part 1, which are approved by EASA. maintenance or inspections specified in
relevant data, views, or arguments about The revision 07 of Airbus A330 and A340 the ALS, and in accordance with the
this proposed AD. Send your comments ALS Part 1 introduces more restrictive ALS as specified in 14 CFR 43.16 and
to an address listed under the instructions and/or airworthiness limitations. 91.403(c), unless an alternative has been
ADDRESSES section. Include ‘‘Docket No. Failure to comply with this revision could approved by the FAA.
FAA–2015–8428; Directorate Identifier result in an unsafe condition. When a TC is issued for a type design,
2014–NM–032–AD’’ at the beginning of For the reason described above, this the specific ALS, including revisions, is
[EASA] AD retains the requirements of EASA
your comments. We specifically invite a part of that type design, as specified
AD 2012–0179, which is superseded, and
comments on the overall regulatory, requires accomplishment of the actions in 14 CFR 21.31(c).
economic, environmental, and energy The sum effect of these operational
asabaliauskas on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with PROPOSALS
specified in Airbus A330 or A340 ALS Part
aspects of this proposed AD. We will 1 revision 07. and maintenance requirements is an
consider all comments received by the In addition, this [EASA] AD also obligation to comply with the ALS
closing date and may amend this supersedes EASA AD 2011–0122–E and defined in the type design referenced in
proposed AD based on those comments. EASA AD 2011–0212, whose requirements the manufacturer’s conformity
We will post all comments we have been transferred into Airbus A330 and statement. This obligation may
receive, without change, to http:// A340 ALS Part 1 revision 07. introduce a conflict with an AD that
www.regulations.gov, including any The unsafe condition is fatigue requires a specific ALS revision if new
personal information you provide. We cracking, accidental damage, and airplanes are delivered with a later
will also post a report summarizing each corrosion in certain principal structural revision as part of their type design.
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section 106, describes the authority of FR 53305, August 26, 2011); and AD (m) of this AD, after accomplishment of the
the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII: 2012–25–12, Amendment 39–17293 (77 actions specified in paragraph (g) of this AD,
Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more FR 75825, December 26, 2012); and no alternatives to the maintenance tasks,
intervals, or limitations specified in
detail the scope of the Agency’s adding the following new AD: paragraph (g) of this AD may be used.
authority. Airbus: Docket No. FAA–2015–8428;
We are issuing this rulemaking under Directorate Identifier 2014–NM–032–AD. (i) Retained Bogie Beam Replacement, With
the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII, Specific Delegation Approval Language,
(a) Comments Due Date New Terminating Action, and New Service
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701:
We must receive comments by January 30, Information
General requirements.’’ Under that
2017. This paragraph restates the requirements of
section, Congress charges the FAA with
(b) Affected ADs paragraph (g) of AD 2012–25–12, with
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in
specific delegation approval language and
air commerce by prescribing regulations This AD replaces AD 2011–17–09, terminating action and new service
for practices, methods, and procedures Amendment 39–16773 (76 FR 53305, August information. For airplanes identified in
the Administrator finds necessary for 26, 2011) (‘‘AD 2011–17–09’’); and AD 2012– paragraphs (c)(1) and (c)(3) of this AD: At the
safety in air commerce. This regulation 25–12, Amendment 39–17293 (77 FR 75825, later of the times specified in paragraphs
is within the scope of that authority December 26, 2012) (‘‘AD 2012–25–12’’). (i)(1) and (i)(2) of this AD, replace all main
because it addresses an unsafe condition (c) Applicability landing gear (MLG) bogie beams having part
that is likely to exist or develop on number (P/N) 201485300, 201485301,
This AD applies to the Airbus airplanes 201272302, 201272304, 201272306, or
products identified in this rulemaking identified in paragraphs (c)(1), (c)(2), and 201272307, except those that have serial
action. (c)(3) of this AD, certificated in any category, number (S/N) S2A, S2B, or S2C, as identified
with an original certificate of airworthiness in Messier-Dowty Service Letter A33–34 A20,
Regulatory Findings or original export certificate of airworthiness Revision 5, including Appendices A through
We determined that this proposed AD issued on or before April 11, 2016. F, dated July 31, 2009; or Messier-Bugatti-
would not have federalism implications (1) Airbus Model A330–201, –202, –203, Dowty Service Letter A33–34 A20, Revision
under Executive Order 13132. This –223, and –243 airplanes. 7, including Appendices A through F, dated
proposed AD would not have a (2) Airbus Model A330–223F and –243F July 20, 2012; with a new or serviceable part,
airplanes. using a method approved by the Manager,
substantial direct effect on the States, on (3) Airbus Model A330–301, –302, –303, International Branch, ANM–116, Transport
the relationship between the national –321, –322, –323, –341, –342, and –343 Airplane Directorate, FAA, or the European
Government and the States, or on the airplanes. Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) (or its
distribution of power and delegated agent). As of the effective date of
responsibilities among the various (d) Subject this AD, the applicable MLG bogie beams
levels of government. Air Transport Association (ATA) of specified in this paragraph must be replaced
For the reasons discussed above, I America Code 05, Periodic inspections. using a method approved by the Manager,
certify this proposed regulation: International Branch, ANM–116, Transport
(e) Reason
1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory Airplane Directorate, FAA; or EASA; or
This AD was prompted by revisions to Airbus’s EASA Design Organization
action’’ under Executive Order 12866; certain airworthiness limitations items (ALI) Approval (DOA). Accomplishing the actions
2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the documents, which specify more restrictive specified in paragraph (k) of this AD
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures instructions and/or airworthiness limitations. terminates the requirements of this
(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); We are issuing this AD to detect and correct paragraph.
3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in fatigue cracking, accidental damage, or (1) At the applicable time specified in
Alaska; and corrosion in principal structural elements, paragraphs (i)(1)(i), (i)(1)(ii), and (i)(1)(iii) of
4. Will not have a significant and possible failure of certain life limited this AD.
economic impact, positive or negative, parts, which could result in reduced (i) For Model A330–201, –202, –203, –223,
structural integrity of the airplane. –243 series airplanes, weight variant
on a substantial number of small entities
(WV)02x, WV05x (except WV058), and
under the criteria of the Regulatory (f) Compliance
WV06x series: Before the accumulation of a
Flexibility Act. Comply with this AD within the life limit of 50,000 landings or 72,300 total
compliance times specified, unless already flight hours, whichever occurs first from the
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 done. first installation of a MLG bogie beam on the
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation airplane.
(g) Retained Maintenance Program Revision,
safety, Incorporation by reference, With New Terminating Action
(ii) For Model A330–201, –202, –203, –223,
Safety. –243 WV058 series airplanes: Before the
This paragraph restates the requirements of accumulation of a life limit of 50,000
The Proposed Amendment paragraph (h) of AD 2011–17–09, with new landings or 57,900 total flight hours,
terminating action. Within 3 months after whichever occurs first from the first
Accordingly, under the authority September 30, 2011 (the effective date of AD installation of a MLG bogie beam on the
delegated to me by the Administrator, 2011–17–09): Revise the maintenance airplane.
the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part program by incorporating Airbus A330 ALS (iii) For Model A330–301, –302, –303,
39 as follows: Part 1, ‘‘Safe Life Airworthiness Limitation –321, –322, –323, –341, –342, –343 series
Items (SL–ALI), Revision 05, dated July 29, airplanes, WV00x, WV01x, WV02x, and
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS 2010. Comply with all Airbus A330 ALS Part WV05x series: Before the accumulation of a
DIRECTIVES 1, SL–ALI, Revision 05, dated July 29, 2010,
asabaliauskas on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with PROPOSALS
life limit of 46,000 landings or 75,000 total
at the times specified therein. Accomplishing flight hours, whichever occurs first from the
■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 the actions specified in paragraph (k) of this first installation of a MLG bogie beam on the
continues to read as follows: AD terminates the requirements of this airplane.
paragraph. (2) Within 6 months after January 30, 2013
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
(the effective date of AD 2012–25–12).
(h) Retained Limitation of No Alternative
§ 39.13 [Amended] Intervals or Limits, With No Changes (j) Retained Parts Installation Limitation,
■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by This paragraph restates the requirements of With New Terminating Action
removing Airworthiness Directive (AD) paragraph (i) of AD 2011–17–09, with no This paragraph restates the requirements of
2011–17–09, Amendment 39–16773 (76 changes. Except as provided by paragraph paragraph (h) of AD 2012–25–12, with new
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terminating action. For airplanes identified accomplished using a method approved by this AD to address the unsafe condition
in paragraphs (c)(1) and (c)(3) of this AD, as the Manager, International Branch, ANM– on these products.
of January 30, 2013 (the effective date of AD 116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or
2012–25–12), a MLG bogie beam having any the EASA; or Airbus’s EASA DOA. If DATES: We must receive comments on
part number identified in paragraph (i) of this approved by the DOA, the approval must this proposed AD by January 30, 2017.
AD may be installed on an airplane, provided include the DOA-authorized signature. ADDRESSES: You may send comments,
its life has not exceeded the life limit
specified in paragraphs (i)(1)(i), (i)(1)(ii), and (n) Related Information using the procedures found in 14 CFR
(i)(1)(iii) of this AD, and is replaced with a (1) For Airbus service information 11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following
new or serviceable part before reaching the identified in this AD, contact Airbus SAS— methods:
life limit specified in paragraphs (i)(1)(i), Airworthiness Office—EAL, 1 Rond Point • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to
(i)(1)(ii), and (i)(1)(iii) of this AD. Maurice Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the
Accomplishing the actions specified in France; telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 instructions for submitting comments.
paragraph (k) of this AD terminates the 5 61 93 45 80; email airworthiness.A330–
requirements of this paragraph. A340@airbus.com; Internet http:// • Fax: 202–493–2251.
www.airbus.com. • Mail: U.S. Department of
(k) New Maintenance or Inspection Program
Revision (2) For Messier-Bugatti-Dowty service Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
information identified in this AD, contact 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
Within 3 months after the effective date of Messier-Bugatti USA, One Carbon Way. W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
this AD: Revise the maintenance or Walton, KY 41094; telephone 859–525–8583;
inspection program, as applicable, by Washington, DC 20590.
fax 859–485 8827; email americascsc@
incorporating the information in Airbus A330 safranmbd.com. • Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail
ALS Part 1, SL–ALI, Revision 08, dated April (3) You may view this service information address above between 9 a.m. and 5
11, 2016. The initial compliance times for the at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, p.m., Monday through Friday, except
actions specified in Airbus A330 ALS Part 1, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For Federal holidays.
SL–ALI, Revision 08, dated April 11, 2016, information on the availability of this
are at the times specified in Airbus A330
For service information identified in
material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221. this NPRM, contact Boeing Commercial
ALS Part 1, SL–ALI, Revision 08, dated April
11, 2016, or within 3 months after the Issued in Renton, Washington, on Airplanes, Attention: Contractual & Data
effective date of this AD, whichever occurs November 22, 2016. Services (C&DS), 2600 Westminster
later. Accomplishing the actions specified in Michael Kaszycki, Blvd., MC 110–SK57, Seal Beach, CA
this paragraph terminates the requirements Acting Manager, Transport Airplane 90740–5600; telephone: 562–797–1717;
specified in paragraphs (g) through (j) of this Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. Internet: https://
AD. www.myboeingfleet.com. You may view
[FR Doc. 2016–28802 Filed 12–15–16; 8:45 am]
(l) New Limitation of No Alternative Actions BILLING CODE 4910–13–P this referenced service information at
or Intervals the FAA, Transport Airplane
After the maintenance or inspection Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW.,
program, as applicable, has been revised, as DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Renton, WA. For information on the
required by paragraph (k) of this AD, no availability of this material at the FAA,
alternative actions (e.g., inspections) or Federal Aviation Administration call 425–227–1221. It is also available
intervals may be used unless the actions or on the Internet at http://
intervals are approved as an AMOC in 14 CFR Part 39 www.regulations.gov by searching for
accordance with the procedures specified in
paragraph (m)(1) of this AD. [Docket No. FAA–2016–9439; Directorate and locating Docket No. FAA–2016–
Identifier 2016–NM–170–AD] 9439.
(m) Other FAA AD Provisions
The following provisions also apply to this RIN 2120–AA64 Examining the AD Docket
AD: You may examine the AD docket on
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing
Company Airplanes the Internet at http://
(AMOCs): The Manager, International
Branch, ANM–116, Transport Airplane
www.regulations.gov by searching for
Directorate, FAA, has the authority to AGENCY: Federal Aviation and locating Docket No. FAA–2016–
approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested Administration (FAA), DOT. 9439; or in person at the Docket
using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking Management Facility between 9 a.m.
In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your (NPRM). and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
request to your principal inspector or local except Federal holidays. The AD docket
Flight Standards District Office, as SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new contains this proposed AD, the
appropriate. If sending information directly airworthiness directive (AD) for certain regulatory evaluation, any comments
to the International Branch, send it to ATTN: The Boeing Company Model 787–8
Vladimir Ulyanov, Aerospace Engineer,
received, and other information. The
airplanes. This proposed AD was street address for the Docket Office
International Branch, ANM–116, Transport prompted by a report indicating that
Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind (phone: 800–647–5527) is in the
Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356;
during an airplane inspection in ADDRESSES section. Comments will be
telephone 425–227–1138; fax 425–227–1149. production, the variable frequency available in the AD docket shortly after
Information may be emailed to: 9-ANM-116- starter generator (VFSG) power feeder receipt.
AMOC-REQUESTS@faa.gov. Before using cables were found to contain terminal
asabaliauskas on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with PROPOSALS
any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate lugs incorrectly installed common to FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
principal inspector, or lacking a principal terminal blocks located in the wing Brendan Shanley, Aerospace Engineer,
inspector, the manager of the local flight front spar. This proposed AD would Systems and Equipment Branch, ANM–
standards district office/certificate holding require a general visual inspection of 130S, FAA, Seattle Aircraft Certification
district office. The AMOC approval letter Office (ACO), 1601 Lind Avenue SW.,
must specifically reference this AD.
the wings, section 16, terminal lugs at
the terminal power block of the VFSG Renton, WA 98057–3356; phone: 425–
(2) Contacting the Manufacturer: As of the 917–6492; fax: 425–917–6590; email:
effective date of this AD, for any requirement power feeder cable for correct
in this AD to obtain corrective actions from installation and if required, applicable brendan.shanley@faa.gov.
a manufacturer, the action must be corrective actions. We are proposing SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
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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 | Supplemental notice of proposed rulemaking (SNPRM); reopening of comment period. | |
| Dates | We must receive comments on this SNPRM by January 30, 2017. | |
| 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 91062 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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