81 FR 93801 - Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 246 (December 22, 2016)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 246 (December 22, 2016)
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| FR Document | 2016-30031 |
[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 246 (Thursday, December 22, 2016)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 93801-93804] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2016-30031] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2016-6894; Directorate Identifier 2015-NM-120-AD; Amendment 39-18729; AD 2016-25-03] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of Transportation (DOT). ACTION: Final rule. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Airbus Model A300 F4-600R series airplanes. This AD was prompted by a report of two adjacent frame forks that were found cracked on the aft lower deck cargo door (LDCD) of two Model A300-600F4 airplanes during scheduled maintenance. This AD requires repetitive high frequency eddy current (HFEC) inspections of the aft LDCD frame forks; a one-time check of the LDCD clearances; and a one-time detailed visual inspection of hooks, eccentric bushes, and x-stops; and corrective actions if necessary. We are issuing this AD to prevent the unsafe condition on these products. DATES: This AD is effective January 26, 2017. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of January 26, 2017. ADDRESSES: For service information identified in this final rule, contact Airbus SAS, Airworthiness Office--EAW, 1 Rond Point Maurice Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61 93 44 51; email [email protected]; Internet http://www.airbus.com. You may view this referenced service information at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 425-227-1221. It is also available on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2016- 6894. 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- 6894; or in person at the Docket Management Facility between 9 a.m. [[Page 93802]] and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket contains this AD, the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and other information. The street address for the Docket Office (telephone 800-647-5527) is Docket Management Facility, U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dan Rodina, Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; telephone 425-227-2125; fax 425-227-1149. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Discussion We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR part 39 by adding an AD that would apply to certain Airbus Model A300 F4-600R series airplanes. The NPRM published in the Federal Register on May 31, 2016 (81 FR 34285) (``the NPRM''). The NPRM was prompted by a report of two adjacent frame forks that were found cracked on the aft LDCD of two Model A300-600F4 airplanes during scheduled maintenance. The NPRM proposed to require repetitive HFEC inspections of the aft LDCD frame forks; a one-time check of the LDCD clearances; and a one- time detailed visual inspection of hooks, eccentric bushes, and x- stops; and corrective actions if necessary. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct cracked or ruptured aft LDCD frames, which could allow loads to be transferred to the remaining structural elements. The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical Agent for the Member States of the European Union, has issued EASA Airworthiness Directive 2015-0152, dated July 24, 2015 (referred to after this as the Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or ``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for all Airbus Model A300 F4-605R and A300 F4-622R airplanes. The MCAI states: During scheduled maintenance at frames (FR) 61 and FR61A on the aft lower deck cargo door (LDCD) of two A300-600F4 aeroplanes, two adjacent frame forks were found cracked. Subsequent analysis determined that, in case of cracked or ruptured aft cargo door frame(s), loads will be transferred to the remaining structural elements. However, these secondary load paths will be able to sustain the loads for a limited number of flight cycles only. This condition, if not detected and corrected, could lead to the rupture of one or more vertical aft cargo door frame(s), resulting in reduced structural integrity of the aft cargo door. To address this unsafe condition, Airbus issued Alert Operators Transmission (AOT) A52W011-15 to provide inspection instructions. For the reason described above, this [EASA] AD requires repetitive inspections [for cracking] of the aft LDCD frame forks and, depending on findings, the accomplishment of corrective action(s). This [EASA] AD is considered interim action and further [EASA] AD action may follow. Required actions include a one-time check of the LDCD clearances and a one-time detailed visual inspection of hooks, eccentric bushes, and x-stops; and corrective actions if necessary. 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-2016-6894. Comments We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing this AD. The following presents the comments received on the NPRM and the FAA's response to each comment. Request To Remove Requirements United Parcel Service (UPS) requested that we remove the requirements of paragraphs (g)(1) and (g)(2) of the proposed AD because the identified work does not contribute to the detection of crack formation. We do not agree with the request. At this time, Airbus is uncertain of the cause of the cracking; it is possible that the affected aircraft were incorrectly rigged. Incorrect rigging could lead to an improper gap, which could lead to uneven loading on the door frame, thus contributing to the cracking. The actions required by paragraphs (g)(1) and (g)(2) of this AD are performed only one time and are not repeated. No changes have been made to this AD regarding this issue. Request To Revise Reporting Requirement UPS requested that we revise the reporting requirement specified in paragraph (i) of the proposed AD. UPS suggested an alternative method for submitting inspection results and indicated the alternative would add flexibility in the reporting method and maintain the intent of the requirement. We agree, and have revised paragraph (i) of this AD accordingly. Conclusion We reviewed the relevant data, considered the comment received, and determined that air safety and the public interest require adopting this AD with the change described previously and minor editorial changes. We have determined that these minor changes:Are consistent with the intent that was proposed in the NPRM for correcting the unsafe condition; and Do not add any additional burden upon the public than was already proposed in the NPRM. Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 Airbus has issued Alert Operators Transmission (AOT) A52W011-15, Revision 00, including Appendices 1, 2, 3, and 4, dated July 23, 2015. The service information describes procedures for repetitive HFEC inspections for cracking of the aft LDCD frame forks; a one-time check of the LDCD clearances; and a one-time detailed visual inspection of hooks, eccentric bushes, and x-stops; and corrective actions if necessary. 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. Costs of Compliance We estimate that this AD affects 58 airplanes of U.S. registry. We estimate the following costs to comply with this AD: Estimated Costs ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cost on U.S. Action Labor cost Parts cost Cost per product operators ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Inspections.................. 4 work-hours x $85 $0 $340 per inspection $19,720 per per hour = $340. cycle. inspection cycle. Reporting.................... 1 work-hour x $85 per 0 $85 per inspection $4,930 per hour = $85. cycle. inspection cycle. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [[Page 93803]] We estimate the following costs to do any necessary repairs that will be required based on the results of the required inspection. We have no way of determining the number of aircraft that might need these repairs: On-Condition Costs ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Action Labor cost Parts cost Cost per product ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Repair............................ Up to 15 work-hours x $85 Up to $10,000............. Up to $11,275. per hour = $1,275. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Paperwork Reduction Act A federal agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, nor shall a person be subject to penalty for failure to comply with a collection of information subject to the requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act unless that collection of information displays a current valid OMB control number. The control number for the collection of information required by this AD is 2120- 0056. The paperwork cost associated with this AD has been detailed in the Costs of Compliance section of this document and includes time for reviewing instructions, as well as completing and reviewing the collection of information. Therefore, all reporting associated with this AD is mandatory. Comments concerning the accuracy of this burden and suggestions for reducing the burden should be directed to the FAA at 800 Independence Ave. SW., Washington, DC 20591, ATTN: Information Collection Clearance Officer, AES-200. Authority for This Rulemaking Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the authority of the FAA Administrator. ``Subtitle VII: Aviation Programs,'' describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's authority. We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in ``Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: General requirements.'' Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this rulemaking action. Regulatory Findings We determined that this AD will not have federalism implications under Executive Order 13132. This AD will not have a substantial direct effect on the States, on the relationship between the national government and the States, or on the distribution of power and responsibilities among the various levels of government. For the reasons discussed above, I certify that this AD: 1. Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive Order 12866; 2. Is not a ``significant rule'' under the DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); 3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska; and 4. Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by reference, Safety. Adoption of the Amendment Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator, the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows: PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES 0 1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows: Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. Sec. 39.13 [Amended] 0 2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness directive (AD): 2016-25-03 Airbus: Amendment 39-18729; Docket No. FAA-2016-6894; Directorate Identifier 2015-NM-120-AD. (a) Effective Date This AD is effective January 26, 2017. (b) Affected ADs None. (c) Applicability This AD applies to Airbus Model A300 F4-605R and A300 F4-622R airplanes, certificated in any category, on which Airbus Modification 12046 has been embodied in production. Modification 12046 has been embodied in production on manufacturer serial numbers (MSNs) 0805 and above, except MSNs 0836, 0837, and 0838. (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 52, Doors. (e) Reason This AD was prompted by a report of two adjacent frame forks that were found cracked on the aft lower deck cargo door (LDCD) of two Model A300-600F4 airplanes during scheduled maintenance. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct cracked or ruptured aft LDCD frames, which could allow loads to be transferred to the remaining structural elements. This condition could lead to the rupture of one or more vertical aft LDCD frames, which could result in reduced structural integrity of the aft LDCD. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Inspection Requirements At the applicable time specified in paragraph (h) of this AD, do the actions specified in paragraphs (g)(1), (g)(2), and (g)(3) of this AD, in accordance with Airbus Alert Operators Transmission (AOT) A52W011-15, Revision 00, dated July 23, 2015. (1) Do a one-time check of the aft LDCD clearances ``U'' and ``V'' between the latching hooks and the eccentric bush at FR60 through FR64A. If any value outside tolerance is found, adjust the latching hook before further flight. (2) Do a one-time detailed inspection to detect signs of wear of the hooks, eccentric bushes, and x-stops. If any wear is found, do all applicable corrective actions before further flight. (3) Do a high frequency eddy current (HFEC) inspection to detect cracking at all frame fork stations of the aft LDCD. If any crack is found, replace the cracked frame fork before further flight. Repeat the HFEC inspection thereafter at intervals not to exceed 600 flight cycles. (h) Compliance Times At the later of the times specified in paragraphs (h)(1) and (h)(2) of this AD, do the actions required by paragraph (g) of this AD. (1) Before the accumulation of 4,500 total flight cycles. (2) At the applicable time specified by paragraph (h)(2)(i) or (h)(2)(ii) of this AD. (i) For airplanes that have accumulated 8,000 or more total flight cycles as of the effective date this AD: Within 100 flight cycles after the effective date of this AD. (ii) For airplanes that have accumulated fewer than 8,000 total flight cycles as of the effective date of this AD: Within 400 flight cycles after the effective date of this AD. [[Page 93804]] (i) Reporting At the applicable time specified in paragraph (i)(1) or (i)(2) of this AD, report the findings (both positive and negative) of the clearance check and detailed inspection required by paragraphs (g)(1) and (g)(2) of this AD, and each HFEC inspection required by paragraph (g)(3) of this AD. Send the report to Airbus at Airbus Service Bulletin Reporting Online Application on Airbus World (https://w3.airbus.com/), or in accordance with paragraph 7 of Airbus AOT A52W011-15, Revision 00, dated July 23, 2015. The report must include the applicable information specified in Appendix 2 of Airbus AOT A52W011-15, Revision 00, dated July 23, 2015. (1) If the inspection was done on or after the effective date of this AD: Submit the report within 60 days after the inspection. (2) If the inspection was done before the effective date of this AD: Submit the report within 60 days after the effective date of this AD. (j) Post-Repair Provisions (1) Accomplishment of corrective actions required by this AD does not terminate the repetitive HFEC inspections required by paragraph (g)(3) of this AD. (2) If all frame forks are replaced at the same time on the aft LDCD of an airplane, the next HFEC inspection required by paragraph (g)(3) of this AD can be deferred up to 4,500 flight cycles after the frame fork replacement. (k) Other FAA AD Provisions The following provisions also apply to this AD: (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your request to your principal inspector or local Flight Standards District Office, as appropriate. If sending information directly to the International Branch, send it to ATTN: Dan Rodina, Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057- 3356; telephone 425-227-2125; fax 425-227-1149. Information may be emailed to: [email protected]. Before using any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager of the local flight standards district office/certificate holding district office. (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any requirement in this AD to obtain corrective actions from a manufacturer, the action must be accomplished using a method approved by the Manager, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA); or Airbus's EASA Design Organization Approval (DOA). If approved by the DOA, the approval must include the DOA-authorized signature. (3) Reporting Requirements: A federal agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, nor shall a person be subject to a penalty for failure to comply with a collection of information subject to the requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act unless that collection of information displays a current valid OMB Control Number. The OMB Control Number for this information collection is 2120-0056. Public reporting for this collection of information is estimated to be approximately 5 minutes per response, including the time for reviewing instructions, completing and reviewing the collection of information. All responses to this collection of information are mandatory. Comments concerning the accuracy of this burden and suggestions for reducing the burden should be directed to the FAA at: 800 Independence Ave. SW., Washington, DC 20591, Attn: Information Collection Clearance Officer, AES-200. (l) Related Information Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information (MCAI) European Airworthiness Directive 2015-0152, dated July 24, 2015, for related information. This MCAI may be found in the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2016-6894. (m) Material Incorporated by Reference (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference (IBR) of the service information listed in this paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. (2) You must use this service information as applicable to do the actions required by this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise. (i) Airbus Alert Operators Transmission A52W011-15, Revision 00, dated July 23, 2015, including the following appendices: (A) Appendix 1--Flowchart, undated. (B) Appendix 2--Reporting Sheet, undated. (None of the pages of Appendix 2 are numbered.) (C) Appendix 3--titled ``Technical Disposition,'' Ref. TD/K12/ L3/02978/2015, Issue B, dated July 21, 2015. (Appendix 3 is identified with an appendix number only on page 1 of Airbus Alert Operators Transmission A52W011-15, Revision 00, dated July 23, 2015.) (D) Appendix 4--P/N identification for frame forks and bushings, undated. (ii) Reserved. (3) For service information identified in this AD, contact Airbus SAS, Airworthiness Office--EAW, 1 Rond Point Maurice Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61 93 44 51; email [email protected]; Internet http://www.airbus.com. (4) You may view this service information at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 425-227-1221. (5) You may view this service information that is incorporated by reference at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For information on the availability of this material at NARA, call 202-741-6030, or go to: http://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html. Issued in Renton, Washington, on December 7, 2016. Dionne Palermo, Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2016-30031 Filed 12-21-16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if (q) Material Incorporated by Reference
requested using the procedures found in 14 RIN 2120–AA64
CFR 39.19. Send information to ATTN: Aziz (1) The Director of the Federal Register
Ahmed, Aerospace Engineer, FAA, New York approved the incorporation by reference Airworthiness Directives; Airbus
ACO, 1600 Stewart Avenue, Suite 410, (IBR) of the service information listed in this Airplanes
Westbury, New York 11590; telephone: (516) paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR
228–7329; fax: (516) 794–5531; email: AGENCY: Federal Aviation
part 51.
aziz.ahmed@faa.gov. Administration (FAA), Department of
(2) You must use this service information
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Transportation (DOT).
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(PI) in the FAA Flight Standards District SUMMARY: We are adopting a new
Office (FSDO), or lacking a PI, your local approved for IBR on October 24, 2016 (81 FR
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Number: V2/0005, Revision ‘‘C’’, dated July airplanes. This AD was prompted by a
Amendment 39–18657 (81 FR 64053,
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for this AD. (ii) Reserved. were found cracked on the aft lower
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(3) Reporting Requirements: For any service-bulletins. eccentric bushes, and x-stops; and
reporting requirement in this AD, a federal (5) You may view this service information corrective actions if necessary. We are
agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a at FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 issuing this AD to prevent the unsafe
person is not required to respond to, nor Locust, Kansas City, Missouri 64106. For condition on these products.
shall a person be subject to a penalty for information on the availability of this DATES: This AD is effective January 26,
failure to comply with a collection of material at the FAA, call (816) 329–4148. It 2017.
information subject to the requirements of is also available on the Internet at http://
the Paperwork Reduction Act unless that
The Director of the Federal Register
www.regulations.gov by searching for approved the incorporation by reference
collection of information displays a current
valid OMB Control Number. The OMB locating Docket No. FAA–2016–9527. of a certain publication listed in this AD
Control Number for this information (6) You may view this service information as of January 26, 2017.
collection is 2120–0056. Public reporting for that is incorporated by reference at the
ADDRESSES: For service information
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identified in this final rule, contact
be approximately 5 minutes per response, Administration (NARA). For information on
Airbus SAS, Airworthiness Office—
including the time for reviewing instructions, the availability of this material at NARA, call
completing and reviewing the collection of
EAW, 1 Rond Point Maurice Bellonte,
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information. All responses to this collection 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone
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+33 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61 93 44
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suggestions for reducing the burden should Issued in Kansas City, Missouri on airbus.com; Internet http://
be directed to the FAA at: 800 Independence December 8, 2016. www.airbus.com. You may view this
Ave. SW., Washington, DC 20591, Attn: Pat Mullen, referenced service information at the
Information Collection Clearance Officer, FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate,
Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate,
AES–200. 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA.
Aircraft Certification Service.
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and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, cargo door (LDCD) of two A300–600F4 of this AD are performed only one time
except Federal holidays. The AD docket aeroplanes, two adjacent frame forks were and are not repeated. No changes have
contains this AD, the regulatory found cracked. been made to this AD regarding this
evaluation, any comments received, and Subsequent analysis determined that, in issue.
case of cracked or ruptured aft cargo door
other information. The street address for frame(s), loads will be transferred to the Request To Revise Reporting
the Docket Office (telephone 800–647– remaining structural elements. However, Requirement
5527) is Docket Management Facility, these secondary load paths will be able to
U.S. Department of Transportation, sustain the loads for a limited number of UPS requested that we revise the
Docket Operations, M–30, West flight cycles only. reporting requirement specified in
Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140, This condition, if not detected and paragraph (i) of the proposed AD. UPS
1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., corrected, could lead to the rupture of one or suggested an alternative method for
Washington, DC 20590. more vertical aft cargo door frame(s), submitting inspection results and
resulting in reduced structural integrity of indicated the alternative would add
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dan
the aft cargo door.
Rodina, Aerospace Engineer, To address this unsafe condition, Airbus
flexibility in the reporting method and
International Branch, ANM–116, issued Alert Operators Transmission (AOT) maintain the intent of the requirement.
Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, A52W011–15 to provide inspection We agree, and have revised paragraph
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA instructions. (i) of this AD accordingly.
98057–3356; telephone 425–227–2125; For the reason described above, this
[EASA] AD requires repetitive inspections Conclusion
fax 425–227–1149.
[for cracking] of the aft LDCD frame forks We reviewed the relevant data,
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
and, depending on findings, the considered the comment received, and
Discussion accomplishment of corrective action(s).
determined that air safety and the
This [EASA] AD is considered interim
We issued a notice of proposed action and further [EASA] AD action may public interest require adopting this AD
rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR follow. with the change described previously
part 39 by adding an AD that would and minor editorial changes. We have
Required actions include a one-time determined that these minor changes:
apply to certain Airbus Model A300 F4–
check of the LDCD clearances and a one-
600R series airplanes. The NPRM • Are consistent with the intent that
time detailed visual inspection of hooks,
published in the Federal Register on was proposed in the NPRM for
eccentric bushes, and x-stops; and
May 31, 2016 (81 FR 34285) (‘‘the correcting the unsafe condition; and
corrective actions if necessary. You may
NPRM’’). The NPRM was prompted by
examine the MCAI in the AD docket on • Do not add any additional burden
a report of two adjacent frame forks that upon the public than was already
the Internet at http://
were found cracked on the aft LDCD of proposed in the NPRM.
www.regulations.gov by searching for
two Model A300–600F4 airplanes
and locating Docket No. FAA–2016– Related Service Information Under 1
during scheduled maintenance. The
6894. CFR Part 51
NPRM proposed to require repetitive
HFEC inspections of the aft LDCD frame Comments Airbus has issued Alert Operators
forks; a one-time check of the LDCD We gave the public the opportunity to Transmission (AOT) A52W011–15,
clearances; and a one-time detailed participate in developing this AD. The Revision 00, including Appendices 1, 2,
visual inspection of hooks, eccentric following presents the comments 3, and 4, dated July 23, 2015. The
bushes, and x-stops; and corrective received on the NPRM and the FAA’s service information describes
actions if necessary. We are issuing this response to each comment. procedures for repetitive HFEC
AD to detect and correct cracked or inspections for cracking of the aft LDCD
ruptured aft LDCD frames, which could Request To Remove Requirements frame forks; a one-time check of the
allow loads to be transferred to the United Parcel Service (UPS) requested LDCD clearances; and a one-time
remaining structural elements. that we remove the requirements of detailed visual inspection of hooks,
The European Aviation Safety Agency paragraphs (g)(1) and (g)(2) of the eccentric bushes, and x-stops; and
(EASA), which is the Technical Agent proposed AD because the identified corrective actions if necessary. This
for the Member States of the European work does not contribute to the service information is reasonably
Union, has issued EASA Airworthiness detection of crack formation. available because the interested parties
Directive 2015–0152, dated July 24, We do not agree with the request. At have access to it through their normal
2015 (referred to after this as the this time, Airbus is uncertain of the course of business or by the means
Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness cause of the cracking; it is possible that identified in the ADDRESSES section.
Information, or ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct the affected aircraft were incorrectly
an unsafe condition for all Airbus Costs of Compliance
rigged. Incorrect rigging could lead to an
Model A300 F4–605R and A300 F4– improper gap, which could lead to We estimate that this AD affects 58
622R airplanes. The MCAI states: uneven loading on the door frame, thus airplanes of U.S. registry.
During scheduled maintenance at frames contributing to the cracking. The actions We estimate the following costs to
(FR) 61 and FR61A on the aft lower deck required by paragraphs (g)(1) and (g)(2) comply with this AD:
ESTIMATED COSTS
Action Labor cost Parts cost Cost per product Cost on U.S. operators
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Inspections .......... 4 work-hours × $85 per hour = $0 $340 per inspection cycle ............ $19,720 per inspection cycle.
$340.
Reporting ............. 1 work-hour × $85 per hour = $85 0 $85 per inspection cycle .............. $4,930 per inspection cycle.
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We estimate the following costs to do required based on the results of the determining the number of aircraft that
any necessary repairs that will be required inspection. We have no way of might need these repairs:
ON-CONDITION COSTS
Action Labor cost Parts cost Cost per product
Repair ...................................... Up to 15 work-hours × $85 per hour = $1,275 ...................... Up to $10,000 .. Up to $11,275.
Paperwork Reduction Act or on the distribution of power and (d) Subject
A federal agency may not conduct or responsibilities among the various Air Transport Association (ATA) of
sponsor, and a person is not required to levels of government. America Code 52, Doors.
respond to, nor shall a person be subject For the reasons discussed above, I (e) Reason
to penalty for failure to comply with a certify that this AD: This AD was prompted by a report of two
collection of information subject to the 1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory adjacent frame forks that were found cracked
requirements of the Paperwork action’’ under Executive Order 12866; on the aft lower deck cargo door (LDCD) of
Reduction Act unless that collection of 2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the two Model A300–600F4 airplanes during
information displays a current valid scheduled maintenance. We are issuing this
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures AD to detect and correct cracked or ruptured
OMB control number. The control (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); aft LDCD frames, which could allow loads to
number for the collection of information
3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in be transferred to the remaining structural
required by this AD is 2120–0056. The elements. This condition could lead to the
Alaska; and
paperwork cost associated with this AD rupture of one or more vertical aft LDCD
has been detailed in the Costs of 4. Will not have a significant frames, which could result in reduced
Compliance section of this document economic impact, positive or negative, structural integrity of the aft LDCD.
and includes time for reviewing on a substantial number of small entities
under the criteria of the Regulatory (f) Compliance
instructions, as well as completing and
Flexibility Act. Comply with this AD within the
reviewing the collection of information.
compliance times specified, unless already
Therefore, all reporting associated with List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 done.
this AD is mandatory. Comments
concerning the accuracy of this burden Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation (g) Inspection Requirements
and suggestions for reducing the burden safety, Incorporation by reference, At the applicable time specified in
should be directed to the FAA at 800 Safety. paragraph (h) of this AD, do the actions
Independence Ave. SW., Washington, specified in paragraphs (g)(1), (g)(2), and
Adoption of the Amendment (g)(3) of this AD, in accordance with Airbus
DC 20591, ATTN: Information
Accordingly, under the authority Alert Operators Transmission (AOT)
Collection Clearance Officer, AES–200. A52W011–15, Revision 00, dated July 23,
delegated to me by the Administrator, 2015.
Authority for This Rulemaking
the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as (1) Do a one-time check of the aft LDCD
Title 49 of the United States Code follows: clearances ‘‘U’’ and ‘‘V’’ between the latching
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue hooks and the eccentric bush at FR60
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS through FR64A. If any value outside
section 106, describes the authority of DIRECTIVES tolerance is found, adjust the latching hook
the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII: before further flight.
Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 (2) Do a one-time detailed inspection to
detail the scope of the Agency’s continues to read as follows: detect signs of wear of the hooks, eccentric
authority. bushes, and x-stops. If any wear is found, do
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. all applicable corrective actions before
We are issuing this rulemaking under
further flight.
the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII, § 39.13 [Amended] (3) Do a high frequency eddy current
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: (HFEC) inspection to detect cracking at all
General requirements.’’ Under that ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
frame fork stations of the aft LDCD. If any
section, Congress charges the FAA with the following new airworthiness
crack is found, replace the cracked frame fork
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in directive (AD): before further flight. Repeat the HFEC
air commerce by prescribing regulations 2016–25–03 Airbus: Amendment 39–18729; inspection thereafter at intervals not to
for practices, methods, and procedures Docket No. FAA–2016–6894; Directorate exceed 600 flight cycles.
the Administrator finds necessary for Identifier 2015–NM–120–AD.
(h) Compliance Times
safety in air commerce. This regulation (a) Effective Date At the later of the times specified in
is within the scope of that authority This AD is effective January 26, 2017. paragraphs (h)(1) and (h)(2) of this AD, do the
because it addresses an unsafe condition actions required by paragraph (g) of this AD.
that is likely to exist or develop on (b) Affected ADs (1) Before the accumulation of 4,500 total
products identified in this rulemaking None. flight cycles.
action. (2) At the applicable time specified by
(c) Applicability paragraph (h)(2)(i) or (h)(2)(ii) of this AD.
Regulatory Findings This AD applies to Airbus Model A300 F4– (i) For airplanes that have accumulated
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We determined that this AD will not 605R and A300 F4–622R airplanes, 8,000 or more total flight cycles as of the
certificated in any category, on which Airbus effective date this AD: Within 100 flight
have federalism implications under Modification 12046 has been embodied in cycles after the effective date of this AD.
Executive Order 13132. This AD will production. Modification 12046 has been (ii) For airplanes that have accumulated
not have a substantial direct effect on embodied in production on manufacturer fewer than 8,000 total flight cycles as of the
the States, on the relationship between serial numbers (MSNs) 0805 and above, effective date of this AD: Within 400 flight
the national government and the States, except MSNs 0836, 0837, and 0838. cycles after the effective date of this AD.
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(i) Reporting shall a person be subject to a penalty for Issued in Renton, Washington, on
At the applicable time specified in failure to comply with a collection of December 7, 2016.
paragraph (i)(1) or (i)(2) of this AD, report the information subject to the requirements of Dionne Palermo,
findings (both positive and negative) of the the Paperwork Reduction Act unless that
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
clearance check and detailed inspection collection of information displays a current
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
required by paragraphs (g)(1) and (g)(2) of valid OMB Control Number. The OMB
Control Number for this information [FR Doc. 2016–30031 Filed 12–21–16; 8:45 am]
this AD, and each HFEC inspection required
by paragraph (g)(3) of this AD. Send the collection is 2120–0056. Public reporting for BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
report to Airbus at Airbus Service Bulletin this collection of information is estimated to
Reporting Online Application on Airbus be approximately 5 minutes per response,
including the time for reviewing instructions,
World (https://w3.airbus.com/), or in FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION
completing and reviewing the collection of
accordance with paragraph 7 of Airbus AOT
information. All responses to this collection
A52W011–15, Revision 00, dated July 23, 16 CFR Part 4
of information are mandatory. Comments
2015. The report must include the applicable
concerning the accuracy of this burden and
information specified in Appendix 2 of
suggestions for reducing the burden should Freedom of Information Act;
Airbus AOT A52W011–15, Revision 00,
be directed to the FAA at: 800 Independence Miscellaneous Rules
dated July 23, 2015.
Ave. SW., Washington, DC 20591, Attn:
(1) If the inspection was done on or after AGENCY: Federal Trade Commission
Information Collection Clearance Officer,
the effective date of this AD: Submit the
report within 60 days after the inspection.
AES–200. (FTC).
(2) If the inspection was done before the (l) Related Information ACTION: Final rule.
effective date of this AD: Submit the report Refer to Mandatory Continuing
within 60 days after the effective date of this SUMMARY: The Federal Trade
Airworthiness Information (MCAI) European
AD. Airworthiness Directive 2015–0152, dated Commission is revising its Rules of
July 24, 2015, for related information. This Practice governing access to agency
(j) Post-Repair Provisions
MCAI may be found in the AD docket on the records to implement provisions of the
(1) Accomplishment of corrective actions FOIA Improvement Act of 2016.
Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by
required by this AD does not terminate the
searching for and locating Docket No. FAA– DATES: These amendments are effective
repetitive HFEC inspections required by
2016–6894. December 22, 2016.
paragraph (g)(3) of this AD.
(2) If all frame forks are replaced at the (m) Material Incorporated by Reference FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: G.
same time on the aft LDCD of an airplane, the (1) The Director of the Federal Register Richard Gold, Attorney, Office of the
next HFEC inspection required by paragraph approved the incorporation by reference General Counsel, Federal Trade
(g)(3) of this AD can be deferred up to 4,500 (IBR) of the service information listed in this
flight cycles after the frame fork replacement. Commission, 600 Pennsylvania Avenue
paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR NW., Washington, DC 20580, (202) 326–
(k) Other FAA AD Provisions part 51.
3355.
(2) You must use this service information
The following provisions also apply to this as applicable to do the actions required by SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On June
AD: this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise. 30, 2016, President Obama signed into
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (i) Airbus Alert Operators Transmission law the FOIA Improvement Act of 2016,
(AMOCs): The Manager, International A52W011–15, Revision 00, dated July 23,
Branch, ANM–116, Transport Airplane Public Law 114–185 (the ‘‘2016
2015, including the following appendices: Amendments’’), amending the Freedom
Directorate, FAA, has the authority to (A) Appendix 1—Flowchart, undated.
approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552.
(B) Appendix 2—Reporting Sheet, undated.
using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. (None of the pages of Appendix 2 are The new law addresses a range of
In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your numbered.) procedural issues, including
request to your principal inspector or local (C) Appendix 3—titled ‘‘Technical requirements that agencies establish a
Flight Standards District Office, as Disposition,’’ Ref. TD/K12/L3/02978/2015, minimum of 90 days for requesters to
appropriate. If sending information directly Issue B, dated July 21, 2015. (Appendix 3 is file an administrative appeal and that
to the International Branch, send it to ATTN: identified with an appendix number only on they provide dispute resolution services
Dan Rodina, Aerospace Engineer, page 1 of Airbus Alert Operators
International Branch, ANM–116, Transport at various times throughout the FOIA
Transmission A52W011–15, Revision 00, process. The 2016 FOIA Amendments
Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind dated July 23, 2015.)
Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356; (D) Appendix 4—P/N identification for also codify the Department of Justice’s
telephone 425–227–2125; fax 425–227–1149. frame forks and bushings, undated. ‘‘foreseeable harm’’ standard, amend
Information may be emailed to: 9-ANM-116- (ii) Reserved. FOIA Exemption 5, create a new ‘‘FOIA
AMOC-REQUESTS@faa.gov. Before using (3) For service information identified in Council,’’ and add two new elements to
any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate this AD, contact Airbus SAS, Airworthiness agency Annual FOIA Reports. Agencies
principal inspector, or lacking a principal Office—EAW, 1 Rond Point Maurice are directed to include procedures in
inspector, the manager of the local flight Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; their FOIA regulations for engaging in
standards district office/certificate holding telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61
district office. dispute resolution through agency FOIA
93 44 51; email account.airworth-eas@
(2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any airbus.com; Internet http://www.airbus.com.
Public Liaisons and the National
requirement in this AD to obtain corrective (4) You may view this service information Archives and Records Administration’s
actions from a manufacturer, the action must at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, Office of Government Information
be accomplished using a method approved 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For Services (OGIS). Finally, the new law
by the Manager, International Branch, ANM– information on the availability of this requires the head of each agency to
116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221. review and update their agency’s
the European Aviation Safety Agency (5) You may view this service information regulations as necessary within 180
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(EASA); or Airbus’s EASA Design that is incorporated by reference at the days of enactment.
Organization Approval (DOA). If approved by National Archives and Records
the DOA, the approval must include the Administration (NARA). For information on
As set out below, this document
DOA-authorized signature. the availability of this material at NARA, call implements Rule amendments that
(3) Reporting Requirements: A federal 202–741–6030, or go to: http:// incorporate the 2016 FOIA
agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr- Amendments. Pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 553,
person is not required to respond to, nor locations.html. these changes do not require public
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| Category | Regulatory Information | |
| Collection | Federal Register | |
| sudoc Class | AE 2.7: GS 4.107: AE 2.106: | |
| Publisher | Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration | |
| Section | Rules and Regulations | |
| Action | Final rule. | |
| Dates | This AD is effective January 26, 2017. | |
| Contact | Dan Rodina, Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; telephone 425-227-2125; fax 425-227-1149. | |
| FR Citation | 81 FR 93801 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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