81 FR 92749 - Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 244 (December 20, 2016)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 244 (December 20, 2016)
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| FR Document | 2016-30018 |
[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 244 (Tuesday, December 20, 2016)] [Proposed Rules] [Pages 92749-92753] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2016-30018] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2016-9508; Directorate Identifier 2016-NM-065-AD] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: We propose to supersede Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2015-22- 06 for all Airbus Model A318, A319, A320, and A321 series airplanes. AD 2015-22-06 currently requires revising the After Start Normal Procedures section of the airplane flight manual (AFM) to provide procedures that address latent failures in the Spoiler and Elevator Computer (SEC). Since we issued AD 2015-22-06, there have been reports that some maintenance messages pointed out the loss of elevator servo [[Page 92750]] control monitoring performed by SEC 1, SEC 2, or both, during the engine start. This proposed AD would add a requirement to install updated SEC software. We are proposing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products. DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by February 3, 2017. ADDRESSES: You may send comments by any of the following methods:Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments. Fax: 202-493-2251. Mail: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590. Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. For service information identified in this NPRM, contact Airbus, 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. 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- 9508; 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: 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: 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-2016-9508; Directorate Identifier 2016-NM-065-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 On October 22, 2015, we issued AD 2015-22-06, Amendment 39-18311 (80 FR 68429, November 5, 2015) (``AD 2015-22-06''). AD 2015-22-06 requires revision of the AFM intended to address an unsafe condition that can occur in the SEC for all Airbus Model A318, A319, A320, and A321 series airplanes. Since we issued AD 2015-22-06, there have been reports that some maintenance messages were recorded within the Post Flight Report (PFR) that pointed out the loss of elevator servo control monitoring performed by SEC 1, SEC 2, or both, during the engine start. The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical Agent for the Member States of the European Union, has issued EASA Airworthiness Directive, 2016-0056, dated March 18, 2016 (referred to after this as the Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or ``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for all Airbus Model A318, A319, A320, and A321 series airplanes. The MCAI states: Following the introduction of new Spoiler and Elevator Computer (SEC) hardware C Part Number (P/N) B372CAM0100 with software (SW) standards 122, 124 and 125 (identified by P/N B372CAM0101, P/N B372CAM0102 and P/N B372CAM0103, respectively, and hereafter referred to as an ``affected SEC software standard'' in this [EASA] AD), some airlines reported receiving maintenance messages, e.g. ``SEC OR WIRING FROM L or R ELEV POS MON XDCR'' and/or ``SEC OR WIRING FROM G or Y ELEV POS XDCR'', which are associated with servo control or elevator transducer monitoring. Such messages are triggered by a short data inconsistency due to power transients, when the engines are started. This condition, if not corrected, could lead to an undetected loss of redundancy during flight if an affected SEC cannot control the related elevator servo control(s), possibly resulting in reduced control of the aeroplane. To address this potential unsafe condition, EASA issued AD 2015- 0191 [which corresponds to AD 2015-22-06] to require amendment of the applicable [Airbus] Airplane Flight Manual (AFM) to include the flight crew procedure necessary to recover full SEC redundancy. Since that [EASA] AD was issued, to fix the software deficiency, SEC software standard 126 (identified by P/N B372CAM0104) was developed, which is embodied in production through Airbus modification (mod) 161208 (installation of SEC software standard 126), and introduced in service through Airbus Service Bulletin (SB) A320-27-1252. For the reason described above, this [EASA] AD retains the AFM change requirements of EASA AD 2015-0191, which is superseded, and requires the removal and/or upgrade of [an affected] SEC. 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- 9508. Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 Airbus has issued the following service information: Airbus Service Bulletin A320-27-1252, Revision 01, dated February 18, 2016. Airbus Service Bulletin A320-27-1257, dated December 18, 2015. This service information provides information for identifying affected SECs and updating the software on affected SECs. These documents are distinct since they apply to different airplane configurations. Airbus also issued A318/A319/A320/A321 Temporary Revision TR572, Issue 1.0, dated August 13, 2015, to the Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 Airplane Flight Manual. This service information describes the reset of SEC 1 and SEC 2 that must be done after engines start. This service information is reasonably available because the interested parties have access to it through their normal course of business or by the means identified in the ADDRESSES section. FAA's Determination and Requirements of This Proposed AD This product has been approved by the aviation authority of another country, and is approved for operation in the United States. Pursuant to our bilateral agreement with the State of Design Authority, we have been notified of the unsafe condition described in the MCAI and service information referenced above. We are proposing this AD because we evaluated all pertinent information and determined an unsafe condition exists and is likely to exist or [[Page 92751]] develop on other products of these same type designs. Differences Between This Proposed AD and the Service Information Subtask 271257-832-006-001, Instructions ``2'' and ``3,'' in the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A320-27-1257, dated December 18, 2015, have software part numbers that are incorrect. Paragraph (n) of this proposed AD provides the corrected part numbers. The correct part numbers were provided by Airbus in Operators Information Transmission (OIT) 16-0001, Revision 00, dated January 20, 2016. Costs of Compliance We estimate that this proposed AD affects 959 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 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- AFM revision (retained action from AD 2015- 1 work-hour x $85 per hour = $85........................... $0 $85 $81,515 22-06). Removal and replacement of SEC (new 4 work-hours x $85 per hour = $340......................... 0 340 326,060 proposed action). -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Authority for This Rulemaking Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the authority of the FAA Administrator. ``Subtitle VII: Aviation Programs,'' describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's authority. We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in ``Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: General requirements.'' Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this rulemaking action. Regulatory Findings We determined that this 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) 2015-22-06, Amendment 39-18311 (80 FR 68429, November 5, 2015), and adding the following new AD: Airbus: Docket No. FAA-2016-9508; Directorate Identifier 2016-NM- 065-AD. (a) Comments Due Date We must receive comments by February 3, 2017. (b) Affected ADs This AD replaces AD 2015-22-06, Amendment 39-18311 (80 FR 68429, November 5, 2015) (``AD 2015-22-06''). (c) Applicability This AD applies to the Airbus airplanes, certificated in any category, identified in paragraphs (c)(1) through (c)(4) of this AD, all manufacturer serial numbers. (1) Airbus Model A318-111, -112, -121, and -122 airplanes. (2) Airbus Model A319-111, -112, -113, -114, -115, -131, -132, and -133 airplanes. (3) Airbus Model A320-211, -212, -214, -231, -232, and -233 airplanes. (4) Airbus Model A321-111, -112, -131, -211, -212, -213, -231, and -232 airplanes. (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 27, Flight Controls. (e) Reason This AD was prompted by reports that some maintenance messages were recorded within the Post Flight Report (PFR) that pointed out the loss of elevator servo control monitoring performed by Spoiler and Elevator Computer (SEC) 1, SEC 2, or both, during the engine start. We are issuing this AD to prevent an undetected loss of redundancy during flight if an affected SEC cannot control the related elevator servo control(s), possibly resulting in reduced control of the airplane. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Retained Airplane Flight Manual Revision, With Revised Compliance Language This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (g) of AD 2015-22-06, with revised compliance language. For airplanes equipped with SEC hardware C part number (P/N) B372CAM0100 with software standards 122 (P/N B372CAM0101), 124 (P/N B372CAM0102), or 125 (P/N B372CAM0103), on SEC position 1 or 2, or both: Within 30 days after November 20, 2015 (the effective date of AD 2015-22-06), revise the After Start Normal Procedures section of the airplane flight manual (AFM) to include the statement specified in figure 1 to paragraph (g) of this AD. This may be done by inserting a copy of this AD, or AD 2015-22-06, or Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 Temporary Revision TR572, Issue 1.0, dated August 13, 2015, to the Airbus A318/A319/ A320/A321 AFM, into the applicable AFM. [[Page 92752]] [GRAPHIC] [TIFF OMITTED] TP20DE16.003 Note 1 to paragraph (g) of this AD: When a statement identical to that in figure 1 to paragraph (g) of this AD has been included in the After Start Normal Procedures section of the general revisions of the AFM, the general revisions may be inserted into the AFM, and this AD, or AD 2015-22-06, or Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 Temporary Revision TR572, Issue 1.0, dated August 13, 2015, may be removed from the AFM. Note 2 to paragraph (g) of this AD: Airbus Operations Engineering Bulletin OEB-50 provides additional information on the subject addressed by this AD. (h) Retained Parts Installation Limitation, With No Change This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (i) of AD 2015-22-06, with no change. For all airplanes: As of November 20, 2015 (the effective date of AD 2015-22-06), do not install SEC hardware C P/N B372CAM0100 with software standard 122 (P/N B372CAM0101), 124 (P/N B372CAM0102), or 125 (P/N B372CAM0103), on SEC position 1 or 2, or both, on any airplane, unless the AFM of the airplane is revised concurrently with that installation, as required by paragraph (g) of this AD. (i) New Requirement of This AD: Replacement of Software Within 3 months after the effective date of this AD, comply with the actions in paragraphs (i)(1) or (i)(2) of this AD, as applicable. (1) For an airplane that has received Airbus modification 39429 (installation of SEC hardware C P/N B372CAM0100) in production: Install SEC software standard 126, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A320-27-1252, Revision 01, dated February 18, 2016. (2) For an airplane that has not received Airbus modification 39429 in production: Inspect to determine whether an affected SEC software standard is installed. Do the inspection in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A320-27- 1257, dated December 18, 2015, except as required by paragraph (n) of this AD. A review of airplane maintenance records is acceptable in lieu of this inspection if the part number of the SEC C can be conclusively determined from that review. If an affected SEC software standard is found installed, replace the affected software standard using an installation 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). (j) New Requirement of This AD: Compliance for Airplanes Having Airbus Modification 161208 Embodied in Production An airplane on which Airbus modification 161208 has been embodied in production is compliant with the requirements of paragraph (i) of this AD, provided it is determined that no affected SEC software standard, as identified in paragraph (g) of this AD, is installed on that airplane. (k) New Requirement of This AD: Disposition of AFM After Airplane Modification After modification of an airplane as required by paragraph (i) of this AD, remove the information specified in Airbus A318/A319/ A320/A321 TR572, Issue 1.0, dated August 13, 2015, to the Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 AFM from the AFM of that airplane. (l) New Requirement of This AD: Parts Installation Prohibition As of the effective date of this AD, no person may install on any airplane an affected SEC software standard, or a SEC hardware C hosting an affected SEC software standard. (m) New Provision of This AD: Installation of Equivalent Software and Hardware Installation on an airplane of a SEC software standard, or of a SEC hardware standard, approved after the effective date of this AD, is acceptable for compliance with the requirements of paragraph (i) of this AD for that airplane, provided the conditions specified in paragraphs (m)(1) and (m)(2) of this AD are met. (1) The software and hardware standard, as applicable, is approved by the Manager, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or EASA; or Airbus's EASA DOA; and (2) Replacement of the affected software standard is done using an installation method approved by the Manager, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or EASA; or Airbus's EASA DOA. (n) Exception to Service Information Specifications Subtask 271257-832-006-001 of Airbus Service Bulletin A320-27- 1257, dated December 18, 2015, includes incorrect instructions. This AD requires that those instructions be followed as specified in paragraphs (n)(1) and (n)(2) of this AD. (1) For Subtask 271257-832-006-001 instruction ``2'': If SEC C 126 software P/N B372CAM0104 is found, no further action is required by this AD. (2) For Subtask 271257-832-006-001 instruction ``3'': If SEC C 122 software P/N B372CAM0101, SEC C 124 software P/N B372CAM0102, or SEC C 125 software P/N B372CAM0103 is found, do corrective actions using a method approved by the Manager, International Branch, ANM- 116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or EASA; or Airbus's EASA DOA. (o) 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: 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. The AMOC approval letter must specifically reference this AD. (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any requirement in this AD to obtain corrective actions from a manufacturer, the action must be accomplished using a method approved by the Manager, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or EASA; or Airbus's EASA DOA. If approved by the DOA, the approval must include the DOA-authorized signature. (3) Required for Compliance (RC): If any service information contains procedures or tests that are identified as RC, those procedures and tests must be done to comply with this AD; any procedures or tests that are not identified as RC are recommended. Those procedures and tests that are not identified as RC may be deviated from using accepted methods in accordance with the operator's maintenance or inspection program without obtaining approval of an AMOC, provided the procedures and tests identified as RC can be done and the airplane can be put back in an airworthy condition. Any substitutions or changes to procedures or tests identified as RC require approval of an AMOC. [[Page 92753]] (p) 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. (q) Related Information (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA Airworthiness Directive 2016-0056, dated March 18, 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-2016-9508. (2) 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. Issued in Renton, Washington, on December 7, 2016. Dionne Palermo, Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2016-30018 Filed 12-19-16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: (b) Affected ADs the local flight standards district office/
General requirements.’’ Under that None. certificate holding district office.
section, Congress charges the FAA with (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any
(c) Applicability requirement in this AD to obtain corrective
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in actions from a manufacturer, the action must
air commerce by prescribing regulations This AD applies to all Dassault Aviation
Model FAN JET FALCON, Model MYSTERE– be accomplished using a method approved
for practices, methods, and procedures FALCON 20–C5, 20–D5, 20–E5, and 20–F5 by the Manager, International Branch, ANM–
the Administrator finds necessary for airplanes, certificated in any category. 116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or
safety in air commerce. This regulation the European Aviation Safety Agency
is within the scope of that authority (d) Subject (EASA); or Dassault Aviation’s EASA Design
because it addresses an unsafe condition Air Transport Association (ATA) of Organization Approval (DOA). If approved by
that is likely to exist or develop on America Code 26, Fire protection. the DOA, the approval must include the
DOA-authorized signature.
products identified in this rulemaking (e) Reason
action. This AD was prompted by reports of
(j) Related Information
Regulatory Findings defective fire extinguisher tubes. We are (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing
issuing this AD to prevent fire extinguisher Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA AD
We determined that this proposed AD failure. Such a failure could result in the 2016–0154, dated July 28, 2016, for related
would not have federalism implications inability to extinguish a fire in the rear information. This MCAI may be found in the
under Executive Order 13132. This compartment, and possible damage to the AD docket on the Internet at http://
proposed AD would not have a airplane and injury to the occupants. www.regulations.gov by searching for and
locating Docket No. FAA–2016–9500.
substantial direct effect on the States, on (f) Compliance (2) For service information identified in
the relationship between the national Comply with this AD within the this AD, contact Dassault Falcon Jet
Government and the States, or on the compliance times specified, unless already Corporation, Teterboro Airport, P.O. Box
distribution of power and done. 2000, South Hackensack, NJ 07606;
responsibilities among the various telephone: 201–440–6700; Internet: http://
(g) Fire Extinguisher Tubes Replacement www.dassaultfalcon.com. You may view this
levels of government.
For the reasons discussed above, I Within 450 flight cycles after the effective service information at the FAA, Transport
certify this proposed regulation: date of this AD, replace each affected hose, Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW.,
part numbers (P/N) MY20791–121 and P/N Renton, WA. For information on the
1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory MY20791–122, with a serviceable hose, P/N availability of this material at the FAA, call
action’’ under Executive Order 12866; MY20791–121–1 or MY20791–122–1, as 425–227–1221.
2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the applicable, in accordance with the
Issued in Renton, Washington, on
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures Accomplishment Instructions of Dassault
December 6, 2016.
(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); Service Bulletin F20–790, dated September
14, 2016. Dionne Palermo,
3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in
Alaska; and Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
(h) Parts Installation Prohibition Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
4. Will not have a significant No person may install a fire extinguisher [FR Doc. 2016–30027 Filed 12–19–16; 8:45 am]
economic impact, positive or negative, tube, P/N MY20791–121 or P/N MY20791–
on a substantial number of small entities BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
122, on any airplane, as of the applicable
under the criteria of the Regulatory time specified in paragraph (h)(1) or (h)(2) of
Flexibility Act. this AD.
(1) For an airplane equipped with an DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 affected fire extinguisher tube as of the
effective date of this AD: After modification Federal Aviation Administration
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
of that airplane as required by paragraph (g)
safety, Incorporation by reference, of this AD. 14 CFR Part 39
Safety. (2) For an airplane that is not equipped
with an affected fire extinguisher tube as of [Docket No. FAA–2016–9508; Directorate
The Proposed Amendment Identifier 2016–NM–065–AD]
the effective date of this AD: As of the
Accordingly, under the authority effective date of this AD. RIN 2120–AA64
delegated to me by the Administrator, (i) Other FAA AD Provisions
the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part Airworthiness Directives; Airbus
39 as follows: The following provisions also apply to this
Airplanes
AD:
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance AGENCY: Federal Aviation
(AMOCs): The Manager, International Administration (FAA), DOT.
DIRECTIVES Branch, ANM–116, FAA, has the authority to
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested
■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. (NPRM).
continues to read as follows: In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your
request to your principal inspector or local
SUMMARY: We propose to supersede
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
Flight Standards District Office, as Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2015–22–
§ 39.13 [Amended] appropriate. If sending information directly 06 for all Airbus Model A318, A319,
■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding to the International Branch, send it to ATTN: A320, and A321 series airplanes. AD
Tom Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer, 2015–22–06 currently requires revising
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the following new airworthiness
International Branch, ANM–116, Transport the After Start Normal Procedures
directive (AD): Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind section of the airplane flight manual
Dassault Aviation: Docket No. FAA–2016– Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356; (AFM) to provide procedures that
9500; Directorate Identifier 2016–NM– telephone: 425–227–1137; fax: 425–227–
1149. Information may be emailed to: 9-
address latent failures in the Spoiler and
140–AD.
ANM-116-AMOC-REQUESTS@faa.gov. Elevator Computer (SEC). Since we
(a) Comments Due Date Before using any approved AMOC, notify issued AD 2015–22–06, there have been
We must receive comments by February 3, your appropriate principal inspector, or reports that some maintenance messages
2017. lacking a principal inspector, the manager of pointed out the loss of elevator servo
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control monitoring performed by SEC 1, Comments Invited related elevator servo control(s), possibly
SEC 2, or both, during the engine start. resulting in reduced control of the aeroplane.
We invite you to send any written To address this potential unsafe condition,
This proposed AD would add a relevant data, views, or arguments about EASA issued AD 2015–0191 [which
requirement to install updated SEC this proposed AD. Send your comments corresponds to AD 2015–22–06] to require
software. We are proposing this AD to to an address listed under the amendment of the applicable [Airbus]
address the unsafe condition on these ADDRESSES section. Include ‘‘Docket No. Airplane Flight Manual (AFM) to include the
products. FAA–2016–9508; Directorate Identifier flight crew procedure necessary to recover
DATES: We must receive comments on 2016–NM–065–AD’’ at the beginning of full SEC redundancy.
your comments. We specifically invite Since that [EASA] AD was issued, to fix
this proposed AD by February 3, 2017. the software deficiency, SEC software
ADDRESSES: You may send comments by comments on the overall regulatory, standard 126 (identified by P/N
any of the following methods: economic, environmental, and energy B372CAM0104) was developed, which is
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to aspects of this proposed AD. We will embodied in production through Airbus
http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the consider all comments received by the modification (mod) 161208 (installation of
instructions for submitting comments. closing date and may amend this SEC software standard 126), and introduced
proposed AD based on those comments. in service through Airbus Service Bulletin
• Fax: 202–493–2251. (SB) A320–27–1252.
We will post all comments we
• Mail: U.S. Department of For the reason described above, this
receive, without change, to http://
Transportation, Docket Operations, M– [EASA] AD retains the AFM change
www.regulations.gov, including any
30, West Building Ground Floor, Room requirements of EASA AD 2015–0191, which
personal information you provide. We
W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., is superseded, and requires the removal and/
will also post a report summarizing each or upgrade of [an affected] SEC.
Washington, DC 20590.
substantive verbal contact we receive
• Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of You may examine the MCAI in the
about this proposed AD.
Transportation, Docket Operations, M– AD docket on the Internet at http://
30, West Building Ground Floor, Room Discussion www.regulations.gov by searching for
W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., On October 22, 2015, we issued AD and locating Docket No. FAA–2016–
Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 2015–22–06, Amendment 39–18311 (80 9508.
p.m., Monday through Friday, except FR 68429, November 5, 2015) (‘‘AD
Federal holidays. Related Service Information Under 1
2015–22–06’’). AD 2015–22–06 requires CFR Part 51
For service information identified in revision of the AFM intended to address
this NPRM, contact Airbus, an unsafe condition that can occur in Airbus has issued the following
Airworthiness Office–EIAS, 1 Rond the SEC for all Airbus Model A318, service information:
Point Maurice Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac A319, A320, and A321 series airplanes. • Airbus Service Bulletin A320–27–
Cedex, France; telephone +33 5 61 93 36 Since we issued AD 2015–22–06, 1252, Revision 01, dated February 18,
96; fax +33 5 61 93 44 51; email there have been reports that some 2016.
account.airworth-eas@airbus.com; maintenance messages were recorded • Airbus Service Bulletin A320–27–
Internet http://www.airbus.com. You within the Post Flight Report (PFR) that 1257, dated December 18, 2015.
may view this referenced service pointed out the loss of elevator servo This service information provides
information at the FAA, Transport control monitoring performed by SEC 1, information for identifying affected
Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SEC 2, or both, during the engine start. SECs and updating the software on
SW., Renton, WA. For information on The European Aviation Safety Agency affected SECs. These documents are
the availability of this material at the (EASA), which is the Technical Agent distinct since they apply to different
FAA, call 425 227–1221. for the Member States of the European airplane configurations.
Union, has issued EASA Airworthiness Airbus also issued A318/A319/A320/
Examining the AD Docket A321 Temporary Revision TR572, Issue
Directive, 2016–0056, dated March 18,
You may examine the AD docket on 2016 (referred to after this as the 1.0, dated August 13, 2015, to the
the Internet at http:// Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 Airplane
www.regulations.gov by searching for Information, or ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct Flight Manual. This service information
and locating Docket No. FAA–2016– an unsafe condition for all Airbus describes the reset of SEC 1 and SEC 2
9508; or in person at the Docket Model A318, A319, A320, and A321 that must be done after engines start.
Management Facility between 9 a.m. This service information is reasonably
series airplanes. The MCAI states:
and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, available because the interested parties
Following the introduction of new Spoiler have access to it through their normal
except Federal holidays. The AD docket and Elevator Computer (SEC) hardware C
contains this proposed AD, the course of business or by the means
Part Number (P/N) B372CAM0100 with
regulatory evaluation, any comments identified in the ADDRESSES section.
software (SW) standards 122, 124 and 125
received, and other information. The (identified by P/N B372CAM0101, P/N FAA’s Determination and Requirements
street address for the Docket Operations B372CAM0102 and P/N B372CAM0103, of This Proposed AD
office (telephone 800–647–5527) is in respectively, and hereafter referred to as an
‘‘affected SEC software standard’’ in this This product has been approved by
the ADDRESSES section. Comments will
[EASA] AD), some airlines reported receiving the aviation authority of another
be available in the AD docket shortly
maintenance messages, e.g. ‘‘SEC OR country, and is approved for operation
after receipt. WIRING FROM L or R ELEV POS MON in the United States. Pursuant to our
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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: XDCR’’ and/or ‘‘SEC OR WIRING FROM G or bilateral agreement with the State of
Sanjay Ralhan, Aerospace Engineer, Y ELEV POS XDCR’’, which are associated Design Authority, we have been notified
International Branch, ANM–116, with servo control or elevator transducer
of the unsafe condition described in the
Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, monitoring. Such messages are triggered by a
short data inconsistency due to power MCAI and service information
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA referenced above. We are proposing this
transients, when the engines are started.
98057–3356; telephone 425–227–1405; This condition, if not corrected, could lead AD because we evaluated all pertinent
fax 425–227–1149. to an undetected loss of redundancy during information and determined an unsafe
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: flight if an affected SEC cannot control the condition exists and is likely to exist or
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develop on other products of these same Service Bulletin A320–27–1257, dated (OIT) 16–0001, Revision 00, dated
type designs. December 18, 2015, have software part January 20, 2016.
Differences Between This Proposed AD numbers that are incorrect. Paragraph Costs of Compliance
and the Service Information (n) of this proposed AD provides the
corrected part numbers. The correct part We estimate that this proposed AD
Subtask 271257–832–006–001, numbers were provided by Airbus in affects 959 airplanes of U.S. registry.
Instructions ‘‘2’’ and ‘‘3,’’ in the Operators Information Transmission We estimate the following costs to
Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus comply with this proposed AD:
ESTIMATED COSTS
Cost per Cost on U.S.
Action Labor cost Parts cost product operators
AFM revision (retained action from AD 2015–22–06) 1 work-hour × $85 per hour = $85 ..... $0 $85 $81,515
Removal and replacement of SEC (new proposed 4 work-hours × $85 per hour = $340 0 340 326,060
action).
Authority for This Rulemaking on a substantial number of small entities (3) Airbus Model A320–211, –212, –214,
under the criteria of the Regulatory –231, –232, and –233 airplanes.
Title 49 of the United States Code
Flexibility Act. (4) Airbus Model A321–111, –112, –131,
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue –211, –212, –213, –231, and –232 airplanes.
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
section 106, describes the authority of (d) Subject
the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII: Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
Air Transport Association (ATA) of
Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more safety, Incorporation by reference,
America Code 27, Flight Controls.
detail the scope of the Agency’s Safety.
(e) Reason
authority. The Proposed Amendment
We are issuing this rulemaking under This AD was prompted by reports that
Accordingly, under the authority some maintenance messages were recorded
the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII,
delegated to me by the Administrator, within the Post Flight Report (PFR) that
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701:
General requirements.’’ Under that the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part pointed out the loss of elevator servo control
section, Congress charges the FAA with 39 as follows: monitoring performed by Spoiler and
Elevator Computer (SEC) 1, SEC 2, or both,
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS during the engine start. We are issuing this
air commerce by prescribing regulations DIRECTIVES AD to prevent an undetected loss of
for practices, methods, and procedures redundancy during flight if an affected SEC
the Administrator finds necessary for ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 cannot control the related elevator servo
safety in air commerce. This regulation continues to read as follows: control(s), possibly resulting in reduced
is within the scope of that authority control of the airplane.
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
because it addresses an unsafe condition
that is likely to exist or develop on § 39.13 [Amended] (f) Compliance
products identified in this rulemaking ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by Comply with this AD within the
action. removing Airworthiness Directive (AD) compliance times specified, unless already
2015–22–06, Amendment 39–18311 (80 done.
Regulatory Findings
FR 68429, November 5, 2015), and (g) Retained Airplane Flight Manual
We determined that this proposed AD
adding the following new AD: Revision, With Revised Compliance
would not have federalism implications Language
under Executive Order 13132. This Airbus: Docket No. FAA–2016–9508;
Directorate Identifier 2016–NM–065–AD. This paragraph restates the requirements of
proposed AD would not have a
paragraph (g) of AD 2015–22–06, with
substantial direct effect on the States, on (a) Comments Due Date revised compliance language. For airplanes
the relationship between the national We must receive comments by February 3, equipped with SEC hardware C part number
Government and the States, or on the 2017. (P/N) B372CAM0100 with software standards
distribution of power and 122 (P/N B372CAM0101), 124 (P/N
responsibilities among the various (b) Affected ADs
B372CAM0102), or 125 (P/N B372CAM0103),
levels of government. This AD replaces AD 2015–22–06, on SEC position 1 or 2, or both: Within 30
For the reasons discussed above, I Amendment 39–18311 (80 FR 68429,
days after November 20, 2015 (the effective
certify this proposed regulation: November 5, 2015) (‘‘AD 2015–22–06’’).
date of AD 2015–22–06), revise the After
1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory (c) Applicability Start Normal Procedures section of the
action’’ under Executive Order 12866; This AD applies to the Airbus airplanes, airplane flight manual (AFM) to include the
2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the certificated in any category, identified in statement specified in figure 1 to paragraph
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures paragraphs (c)(1) through (c)(4) of this AD, all (g) of this AD. This may be done by inserting
mstockstill on DSK3G9T082PROD with PROPOSALS
(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); manufacturer serial numbers. a copy of this AD, or AD 2015–22–06, or
3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in (1) Airbus Model A318–111, –112, –121, Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 Temporary
Alaska; and and –122 airplanes. Revision TR572, Issue 1.0, dated August 13,
4. Will not have a significant (2) Airbus Model A319–111, –112, –113, 2015, to the Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321
economic impact, positive or negative, –114, –115, –131, –132, and –133 airplanes. AFM, into the applicable AFM.
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(p) Special Flight Permits 11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following NM–090–AD’’ at the beginning of your
Special flight permits, as described in methods: comments. We specifically invite
Section 21.197 and Section 21.199 of the • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to comments on the overall regulatory,
Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR 21.197 http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the economic, environmental, and energy
and 21.199), are not allowed. instructions for submitting comments. aspects of this proposed AD. We will
(q) Related Information • Fax: 202–493–2251. consider all comments received by the
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing • Mail: U.S. Department of closing date and may amend this
Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA Transportation, Docket Operations, M– proposed AD because of those
Airworthiness Directive 2016–0056, dated 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room comments.
March 18, 2016, for related information. This W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., We will post all comments we
MCAI may be found in the AD docket on the Washington, DC 20590. receive, without change, to http://
Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by • Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail www.regulations.gov, including any
searching for and locating Docket No. FAA– address above between 9 a.m. and 5
2016–9508.
personal information you provide. We
p.m., Monday through Friday, except will also post a report summarizing each
(2) For service information identified in
this AD, contact Airbus, Airworthiness Federal holidays. substantive verbal contact we receive
Office—EIAS, 1 Rond Point Maurice For service information identified in about this proposed AD.
Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; this NPRM, contact Boeing Commercial
telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61 Airplanes, Attention: Data & Services Discussion
93 44 51; email account.airworth-eas@ Management, P.O. Box 3707, MC 2H–65, We have received a report of an
airbus.com; Internet http://www.airbus.com. Seattle, WA 98124–2207; telephone aborted takeoff because the rudder
Issued in Renton, Washington, on 206–544–5000, extension 1; fax 206– pedals were not operating correctly.
December 7, 2016. 766–5680; Internet https:// Investigation revealed a protruding
Dionne Palermo, www.myboeingfleet.com. You may view screw in the rudder pedal heel rest
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane this referenced service information at adjacent to the pedals. It was
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. the FAA, Transport Airplane determined that the screws in the cover
[FR Doc. 2016–30018 Filed 12–19–16; 8:45 am] Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., assembly of the heel rest for both the
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P Renton, WA. For information on the Captain and the First Officer’s rudder
availability of this material at the FAA, pedals may not have been properly
call 425–227–1221. It is also available torqued. A protruding screw from the
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION on the internet at http:// cover assembly of the heel rest of a
www.regulations.gov by searching for rudder pedal could restrict rudder pedal
Federal Aviation Administration and locating Docket No. FAA–2016– motion and reduce differential braking
9506. control during takeoff or landing, which
14 CFR Part 39 could cause a high speed runway
Examining the AD Docket
[Docket No. FAA–2016–9506; Directorate excursion.
Identifier 2016–NM–090–AD] You may examine the AD docket on
the Internet at http:// Related Service Information Under 1
RIN 2120–AA64 www.regulations.gov by searching for CFR Part 51
and locating Docket No. FAA–2016– We reviewed Boeing Alert Service
Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing 9506; or in person at the Docket
Company Airplanes Bulletin 737–25A1732, Revision 1,
Management Facility between 9 a.m. dated August 15, 2016. The service
AGENCY: Federal Aviation and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, information describes procedures for a
Administration (FAA), DOT. except Federal holidays. The AD docket torque check of the screws in the cover
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking contains this proposed AD, the assembly of the heel rest for both the
(NPRM). regulatory evaluation, any comments Captain and the First Officer’s rudder
received, and other information. The pedals, and corrective action. This
SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new street address for the Docket Office service information is reasonably
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain (phone: 800–647–5527) is in the available because the interested parties
The Boeing Company Model 737–600, ADDRESSES section. Comments will be have access to it through their normal
–700, –700C, –800, –900, and –900ER available in the AD docket shortly after course of business or by the means
series airplanes. This proposed AD was receipt. identified in the ADDRESSES section.
prompted by a report of an aborted FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
takeoff because the rudder pedals were Kelly McGuckin, Aerospace Engineer, FAA’s Determination
not operating correctly. Investigation Systems and Equipment Branch, ANM– We are proposing this AD because we
revealed a protruding screw in the 130S, FAA, Seattle Aircraft Certification evaluated all the relevant information
rudder pedal heel rest adjacent to the Office (ACO), 1601 Lind Avenue SW., and determined the unsafe condition
pedals. This proposed AD would Renton, WA 98057–3356; phone: 425– described previously is likely to exist or
require a torque check of the screws in 917–6490; fax: 425–917–6590; email: develop in other products of the same
the cover assembly of the heel rest for Kelly.McGuckin@faa.gov. type design.
both the Captain and the First Officer’s
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
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rudder pedals, and corrective action if Proposed AD Requirements
necessary. We are proposing this AD to Comments Invited This proposed AD would require
address the unsafe condition on these We invite you to send any written accomplishing the actions specified in
products. relevant data, views, or arguments about the service information described
DATES: We must receive comments on this proposal. Send your comments to previously. For information on the
this proposed AD by February 3, 2017. an address listed under the ADDRESSES procedures and compliance times, see
ADDRESSES: You may send comments, section. Include ‘‘Docket No. FAA– this service information at http://
using the procedures found in 14 CFR 2016–9506; Directorate Identifier 2016– www.regulations.gov by searching for
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| 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 February 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 92749 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
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