81 FR 95538 - Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 249 (December 28, 2016)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 249 (December 28, 2016)
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| FR Document | 2016-30611 |
[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 249 (Wednesday, December 28, 2016)] [Proposed Rules] [Pages 95538-95541] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2016-30611] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2016-9517; Directorate Identifier 2016-NM-100-AD] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Airbus Model A330-200, A330-200 Freighter, A330-300, A340-500, and A340-600 series airplanes; and A340-313 airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by the discovery of Tartaric Sulfuric Anodizing (TSA)/Chromic Acid [[Page 95539]] Anodizing (CAA) surface treatment in certain bulk cargo door frame holes of certain airplanes. This proposed AD would require inspection of the fuselage bulk cargo door frames at specific locations, and corrective action if necessary. We are proposing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products. DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by February 13, 2017. ADDRESSES: You may send comments, using the procedures found in 14 CFR 11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following methods:Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments. Fax: 202-493-2251. Mail: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590. Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail address above between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. For service information identified in this NPRM, contact Airbus SAS, Airworthiness Office--EAL, 1 Rond Point Maurice Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61 93 45 80; email [email protected]; Internet http://www.airbus.com. 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- 9517; 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: Vladimir Ulyanov, Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; telephone 425-227-1138; fax 425-227-1149. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Comments Invited We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or arguments about this proposed AD. Send your comments to an address listed under the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2016-9517; Directorate Identifier 2016-NM-100-AD'' at the beginning of your comments. We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory, economic, environmental, and energy aspects of this proposed AD. We will consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend this proposed AD based on those comments. We will post all comments we receive, without change, to http://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information you provide. We will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal contact we receive about this proposed AD. Discussion The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical Agent for the Member States of the European Union, has issued EASA Airworthiness Directive 2016-0102, dated June 1, 2016; corrected June 7, 2016 (referred to after this as the Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or ``the MCAI''); to correct an unsafe condition for all Airbus Model A330-200, A330-200 Freighter, A330-300, A340-500, and A340-600 series airplanes; and A340-313 airplanes. The MCAI states: In the frame of the certification of the A330 Extended Service Goal exercise, it has been identified that Tartaric Sulfuric Anodising (TSA)/Chromic Acid Anodising (CAA) surface treatment is present in some frame holes, from aeroplane MSN 0400 and later MSN, following production process modification. On bulk cargo door frames (FR) 67 and FR 69 Right Hand Side, the door fitting attachment holes have this TSA/CAA treatment, which leads to a detrimental effect on fatigue behaviour. This condition, if not detected and corrected, could lead to critical cracks in the primary structure, possibly resulting in in-flight loss of a bulk cargo door, consequent decompression and potential damage to the aeroplane that could reduce the control of the aeroplane. To address this potential unsafe condition, Airbus issued Alert Operators Transmission (AOT) A53L012-16 to provide instructions to inspect the fuselage bulk cargo door frames at specific locations. For the reasons described above, this [EASA] AD requires repetitive non-destructive test (rototest and high-frequency eddy- current (HFEC)) inspection or visual detailed (DET) inspections [to detect cracking] of the affected areas, and, depending on findings, accomplishment of a repair. This [EASA] AD is considered an interim measure, and further [EASA] AD action may follow. 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- 9517. Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 We reviewed Airbus Alert Operators Transmission (AOT), AOT A53L012- 16, Revision 00, including Appendices 1 through 6, dated May 30, 2016: Appendix 1. Technical disposition TD_K48_S3_01755_2016, Issue B, dated May 12, 2016. Appendix 2. Technical disposition TD_K48_S3_01754_2016, Issue B, dated May 12, 2016. Appendix 3. Technical disposition TD_K48_S3_01772_2016, Issue A, dated May 12, 2016. Appendix 4. Technical disposition TD_K48_S3_01773_2016, Issue A, dated May 12, 2016. Appendix 5. AOT A53L012-16, Revision 00, undated, titled Appendix 4: AOT reporting sheet 1; and AOT A53L012-16, Revision 00, undated, titled Appendix 4: AOT reporting sheet 2. (Appendix 5 of this document is incorrectly identified as ``Appendix 4.''). Appendix 6. Non-destructive Testing Manual Procedure 53- 40-18, ``Bulk Cargo Compartment Door Cut-Out Lateral Frames at Bulk Door-Fittings FR67 at STGR 37 and at STGR 42 and FR 69 at STRG 38 and at STGR 45,'' advanced copy approved for use, dated May 18, 2016. The service information describes procedures for inspections of the fuselage bulk cargo frames at the door support and latch fittings location; repair instructions; and reporting instructions. 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 develop on other products of these same type designs. [[Page 95540]] Costs of Compliance We estimate that this proposed AD affects 96 airplanes of U.S. registry. We estimate the following costs to comply with this proposed AD: Estimated Costs ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cost on U.S. Action Labor cost Parts cost Cost per product operators ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Inspection....................... 2 work-hours x $85 $0 $170 per inspection $16,320 per per hour = $170 cycle. inspection cycle. per inspection cycle. Reporting........................ 1 work-hour x $85 0 $85................ $8,160. per hour = $85. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- We estimate the following costs to do any necessary replacements that would be required based on the results of the proposed inspection. We have no way of determining the number of airplanes that might need this replacement: On-Condition Costs ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cost per Action Labor cost Parts cost product ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Optional door frame replacement.............. 200 work-hours x $85 per hour = $68,000 $85,000 $17,000. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Paperwork Reduction Act A federal agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, nor shall a person be subject to penalty for failure to comply with a collection of information subject to the requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act unless that collection of information displays a current valid OMB control number. The control number for the collection of information required by this proposed AD is 2120-0056. The paperwork cost associated with this proposed AD has been detailed in the Costs of Compliance section of this document and includes time for reviewing instructions, as well as completing and reviewing the collection of information. Therefore, all reporting associated with this proposed AD is mandatory. Comments concerning the accuracy of this burden and suggestions for reducing the burden should be directed to the FAA at 800 Independence Ave. SW., Washington, DC 20591, ATTN: Information Collection Clearance Officer, AES-200. Authority for This Rulemaking Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the authority of the FAA Administrator. ``Subtitle VII: Aviation Programs,'' describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's authority. We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in ``Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: General requirements.'' Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this rulemaking action. Regulatory Findings We determined that this proposed AD would not have federalism implications under Executive Order 13132. This proposed AD would not have a substantial direct effect on the States, on the relationship between the national Government and the States, or on the distribution of power and responsibilities among the various levels of government. For the reasons discussed above, I certify this proposed regulation: 1. Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive Order 12866; 2. Is not a ``significant rule'' under the DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); 3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska; and 4. Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by reference, Safety. The Proposed Amendment Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator, the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part 39 as follows: PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES 0 1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows: Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. Sec. 39.13 [Amended] 0 2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness directive (AD): Airbus: Docket No. FAA-2016-9517; Directorate Identifier 2016-NM- 100-AD. (a) Comments Due Date We must receive comments by February 13, 2017. (b) Affected ADs None. (c) Applicability This AD applies to the following Airbus airplanes, certificated in any category, manufacturer serial numbers (MSNs) 0400 and higher. (1) Airbus Model A330-201, -202, -203, -223, and -243 airplanes. (2) Airbus Model A330-223F and -243F airplanes. (3) Airbus Model A330-301, -302, -303, -321, -322, -323, -341, - 342, and -343 airplanes. (4) Airbus Model A340-313 airplanes. (5) Airbus Model A340-541 airplanes. (6) Airbus Model A340-642 airplanes. (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 53, Fuselage. (e) Reason This AD was prompted by the discovery of Tartaric Sulfuric Anodizing (TSA)/Chromic Acid Anodizing (CAA) surface treatment in certain bulk cargo door frame holes of airplanes with MSNs 0400 and higher. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct fatigue cracks in the bulk cargo door frames, [[Page 95541]] caused by TSA/CAA surface treatment in certain bulk cargo door frame holes. Cracks in the bulk cargo door frames can cause the in-flight loss of a bulk cargo door, damage to the airplane and subsequent reduced control of the airplane. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Initial Inspection At the applicable compliance time specified in table 1 to paragraph (g) of this AD, do the actions specified in paragraph (g)(1) or (g)(2) of this AD, in accordance with the instructions of Airbus Alert Operators Transmission (AOT), AOT A53L012-16, Revision 00, dated May 30, 2016. (1) Accomplish a rototest inspection to detect cracking of the holes for the bulk cargo door support fittings at fuselage frame (FR) 67 and FR 69, and a high-frequency eddy-current (HFEC) inspection of the holes for the door latch fitting at FR 69. (2) Accomplish a detailed visual inspection to detect cracking in the bulk cargo door support fittings at FR 67 and FR 69 and the holes for the door latch fitting at FR 69. Table 1 to Paragraph (g) of This AD--Initial Inspection ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Total flight cycles accumulated since airplane first flight, on the effective Compliance time date of this AD ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 12,500 total flight cycles or more........ Within 200 flight cycles or 2 months, whichever occurs first, after the effective date of this AD. Fewer than 12,500 total flight cycles..... Within 200 flight cycles or 2 months, whichever occurs first, after exceeding 12,500 flight cycles. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ (h) Repetitive Inspections At intervals not to exceed the values specified in table 2 to paragraph (h) of this AD, as applicable, depending on the previously selected inspection method, repeat the inspection(s) specified in either paragraph (g)(1) or (g)(2) of this AD. Table 2 to Paragraph (h) of This AD--Repetitive Inspections ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Inspection method Inspection interval ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Detailed visual inspection................ 150 flight cycles. Rototest and HFEC inspections............. 2,900 flight cycles. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ (i) Repair If, during any inspection required by paragraph (g) or (h) of this AD, any crack is detected, before further flight, repair 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). (j) Terminating Action Accomplishment of a repair on an airplane, as required by paragraph (i) of this AD, does not constitute terminating action for the inspections required by this AD for that airplane, unless otherwise specified in repair instructions approved by the Manager, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or EASA; or Airbus's EASA DOA. (k) Reporting After the initial inspection specified in paragraph (g) of this AD, and after each repetitive inspection specified in paragraph (h) of this AD, at the applicable times specified in paragraph (k)(1) and (k)(2) of this AD: Report inspection findings, both positive and negative, to Airbus in accordance with the instructions of Airbus AOT A53L012-16, Revision 00, dated May 30, 2016. (1) If the inspection was done on or after the effective date of this AD: Submit the report within 30 days after the inspection. (2) If the inspection was done before the effective date of this AD: Submit the report within 30 days after the effective date of this AD. (l) Other FAA AD Provisions The following provisions also apply to this AD: (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your request to your principal inspector or local Flight Standards District Office, as appropriate. If sending information directly to the International Branch, send it to ATTN: Vladimir Ulyanov, Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; telephone 425-227-1138; fax 425-227-1149. Information may be emailed to: [email protected]. Before using any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager of the local flight standards district office/certificate holding district office. The AMOC approval letter must specifically reference this AD. (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: 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) 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. (m) Related Information (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA AD 2016-0102, dated June 1, 2016; corrected June 7, 2016, for related information. You may examine the MCAI on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2016-9517. (2) For service information identified in this AD, contact Airbus SAS, Airworthiness Office--EAL, 1 Rond Point Maurice Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61 93 45 80; email [email protected]; Internet http://www.airbus.com. You may view this service information at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 425-227-1221. Issued in Renton, Washington, on December 2, 2016. Michael Kaszycki, Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2016-30611 Filed 12-27-16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: (b) Affected ADs (i) The steps labeled as RC, including
‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that None. substeps under an RC step and any figures
section, Congress charges the FAA with identified in an RC step, must be done to
(c) Applicability comply with the AD. If a step or sub-step is
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in
This AD applies to The Boeing Company labeled ‘‘RC Exempt,’’ then the RC
air commerce by prescribing regulations requirement is removed from that step or
for practices, methods, and procedures Model 787–8 and 787–9 airplanes,
certificated in any category, as identified in sub-step. An AMOC is required for any
the Administrator finds necessary for deviations to RC steps, including substeps
Boeing Service Bulletin B787–81205–
safety in air commerce. This regulation SB270030–00, Issue 001, dated October 22, and identified figures.
is within the scope of that authority 2015. (ii) Steps not labeled as RC may be
because it addresses an unsafe condition deviated from using accepted methods in
that is likely to exist or develop on (d) Subject accordance with the operator’s maintenance
products identified in this rulemaking Air Transport Association (ATA) of or inspection program without obtaining
America Code 27, Flight controls. approval of an AMOC, provided the RC steps,
action.
including substeps and identified figures, can
Regulatory Findings (e) Unsafe Condition still be done as specified, and the airplane
This AD was prompted by wire harness can be put back in an airworthy condition.
We determined that this proposed AD
chafing on the electro-mechanical actuators
would not have federalism implications (i) Related Information
(EMAs) for certain spoilers due to
under Executive Order 13132. This insufficient separation with adjacent (1) For more information about this AD,
proposed AD would not have a structure. We are issuing this AD to prevent contact Sean Schauer, Aerospace Engineer,
substantial direct effect on the States, on chafing that would cause wire damage that Systems and Equipment Branch, ANM–130S,
the relationship between the national could result in a potential source of ignition FAA, Seattle ACO, 1601 Lind Avenue SW.,
Government and the States, or on the in the flammable leakage zone and a Renton, WA 98057–3356; phone: 425–917–
consequent fire or explosion. 6479; fax: 425–917–6590; email:
distribution of power and
sean.schauer@faa.com.
responsibilities among the various (f) Compliance (2) For service information identified in
levels of government. Comply with this AD within the this AD, contact Boeing Commercial
For the reasons discussed above, I compliance times specified, unless already Airplanes, Attention: Contractual & Data
certify this proposed regulation: done. Services (C&DS), 2600 Westminster Blvd.,
(1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory MC 110–SK57, Seal Beach, CA 90740–5600;
action’’ under Executive Order 12866, (g) EMA Replacement telephone 562–797–1717; Internet https://
(2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under Within 40 months after the effective date www.myboeingfleet.com. You may view this
the DOT Regulatory Policies and of this AD, replace the EMAs with new referenced service information at the FAA,
Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, EMAs, in accordance with the Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind
1979), Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For information
(3) Will not affect intrastate aviation Service Bulletin B787–81205–SB270030–00, on the availability of this material at the
Issue 001, dated October 22, 2015. FAA, call 425–227–1221.
in Alaska, and
(4) Will not have a significant (h) Alternative Methods of Compliance Issued in Renton, Washington, on
economic impact, positive or negative, (AMOCs) December 9, 2016.
on a substantial number of small entities (1) The Manager, Seattle Aircraft Dionne Palermo,
under the criteria of the Regulatory Certification Office (ACO), FAA, has the Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
Flexibility Act. authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
requested using the procedures found in 14 [FR Doc. 2016–30419 Filed 12–27–16; 8:45 am]
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19,
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Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation send your request to your principal inspector
safety, Incorporation by reference, or local Flight Standards District Office, as
Safety. appropriate. If sending information directly
to the manager of the ACO, send it to the DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
The Proposed Amendment attention of the person identified in
paragraph (i)(1) of this AD. Information may Federal Aviation Administration
Accordingly, under the authority be emailed to: 9-ANM-Seattle-ACO-AMOC-
delegated to me by the Administrator, Requests@faa.gov. 14 CFR Part 39
the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part (2) Before using any approved AMOC,
39 as follows: [Docket No. FAA–2016–9517; Directorate
notify your appropriate principal inspector, Identifier 2016–NM–100–AD]
or lacking a principal inspector, the manager
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS of the local flight standards district office/ RIN 2120–AA64
DIRECTIVES certificate holding district office.
(3) An AMOC that provides an acceptable Airworthiness Directives; Airbus
■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 level of safety may be used for any repair, Airplanes
continues to read as follows: modification, or alteration required by this
AD if it is approved by the Boeing AGENCY: Federal Aviation
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
Commercial Airplanes Organization Administration (FAA), DOT.
§ 39.13 [Amended] Designation Authorization (ODA) that has ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
been authorized by the Manager, Seattle (NPRM).
■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
ACO, to make those findings. To be
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the following new airworthiness approved, the repair method, modification
directive (AD): SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new
deviation, or alteration deviation must meet airworthiness directive (AD) for all
The Boeing Company: Docket No. FAA– the certification basis of the airplane, and the
Airbus Model A330–200, A330–200
2016–9516; Directorate Identifier 2016– approval must specifically refer to this AD.
(4) For service information that contains Freighter, A330–300, A340–500, and
NM–053–AD.
steps that are labeled as Required for A340–600 series airplanes; and A340–
(a) Comments Due Date Compliance (RC), the provisions of 313 airplanes. This proposed AD was
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Anodizing (CAA) surface treatment in Comments Invited You may examine the MCAI in the
certain bulk cargo door frame holes of We invite you to send any written AD docket on the Internet at http://
certain airplanes. This proposed AD relevant data, views, or arguments about www.regulations.gov by searching for
would require inspection of the fuselage this proposed AD. Send your comments and locating Docket No. FAA–2016–
bulk cargo door frames at specific to an address listed under the 9517.
locations, and corrective action if ADDRESSES section. Include ‘‘Docket No. Related Service Information Under 1
necessary. We are proposing this AD to FAA–2016–9517; Directorate Identifier CFR Part 51
address the unsafe condition on these 2016–NM–100–AD’’ at the beginning of
products. your comments. We specifically invite We reviewed Airbus Alert Operators
DATES: We must receive comments on comments on the overall regulatory, Transmission (AOT), AOT A53L012–16,
this proposed AD by February 13, 2017. economic, environmental, and energy Revision 00, including Appendices 1
aspects of this proposed AD. We will through 6, dated May 30, 2016:
ADDRESSES: You may send comments,
consider all comments received by the • Appendix 1. Technical disposition
using the procedures found in 14 CFR
closing date and may amend this TD_K48_S3_01755_2016, Issue B, dated
11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following
proposed AD based on those comments. May 12, 2016.
methods:
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to We will post all comments we • Appendix 2. Technical disposition
http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the receive, without change, to http:// TD_K48_S3_01754_2016, Issue B, dated
instructions for submitting comments. www.regulations.gov, including any May 12, 2016.
• Fax: 202–493–2251. personal information you provide. We • Appendix 3. Technical disposition
• Mail: U.S. Department of will also post a report summarizing each TD_K48_S3_01772_2016, Issue A, dated
Transportation, Docket Operations, M– substantive verbal contact we receive May 12, 2016.
30, West Building Ground Floor, Room about this proposed AD. • Appendix 4. Technical disposition
W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., TD_K48_S3_01773_2016, Issue A, dated
Washington, DC 20590. Discussion May 12, 2016.
• Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail The European Aviation Safety Agency • Appendix 5. AOT A53L012–16,
address above between 9 a.m. and 5 (EASA), which is the Technical Agent Revision 00, undated, titled Appendix
p.m., Monday through Friday, except for the Member States of the European 4: AOT reporting sheet 1; and AOT
Federal holidays. Union, has issued EASA Airworthiness A53L012–16, Revision 00, undated,
For service information identified in Directive 2016–0102, dated June 1, titled Appendix 4: AOT reporting sheet
this NPRM, contact Airbus SAS, 2016; corrected June 7, 2016 (referred to 2. (Appendix 5 of this document is
Airworthiness Office—EAL, 1 Rond after this as the Mandatory Continuing incorrectly identified as ‘‘Appendix
Point Maurice Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Airworthiness Information, or ‘‘the 4.’’).
Cedex, France; telephone +33 5 61 93 36 MCAI’’); to correct an unsafe condition • Appendix 6. Non-destructive
96; fax +33 5 61 93 45 80; email for all Airbus Model A330–200, A330– Testing Manual Procedure 53–40–18,
airworthiness.A330-A340@airbus.com; 200 Freighter, A330–300, A340–500, ‘‘Bulk Cargo Compartment Door Cut-Out
Internet http://www.airbus.com. You and A340–600 series airplanes; and Lateral Frames at Bulk Door-Fittings
may view this referenced service A340–313 airplanes. The MCAI states: FR67 at STGR 37 and at STGR 42 and
information at the FAA, Transport In the frame of the certification of the A330 FR 69 at STRG 38 and at STGR 45,’’
Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue Extended Service Goal exercise, it has been advanced copy approved for use, dated
SW., Renton, WA. For information on identified that Tartaric Sulfuric Anodising May 18, 2016.
the availability of this material at the (TSA)/Chromic Acid Anodising (CAA) The service information describes
FAA, call 425–227–1221. surface treatment is present in some frame procedures for inspections of the
holes, from aeroplane MSN 0400 and later fuselage bulk cargo frames at the door
Examining the AD Docket MSN, following production process support and latch fittings location;
You may examine the AD docket on modification. On bulk cargo door frames (FR)
67 and FR 69 Right Hand Side, the door
repair instructions; and reporting
the Internet at http:// instructions. This service information is
www.regulations.gov by searching for fitting attachment holes have this TSA/CAA
treatment, which leads to a detrimental effect reasonably available because the
and locating Docket No. FAA–2016– interested parties have access to it
on fatigue behaviour. This condition, if not
9517; or in person at the Docket detected and corrected, could lead to critical through their normal course of business
Management Facility between 9 a.m. cracks in the primary structure, possibly or by the means identified in the
and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, resulting in in-flight loss of a bulk cargo door, ADDRESSES section.
except Federal holidays. The AD docket consequent decompression and potential
contains this proposed AD, the damage to the aeroplane that could reduce FAA’s Determination and Requirements
regulatory evaluation, any comments the control of the aeroplane. of This Proposed AD
received, and other information. The To address this potential unsafe condition,
Airbus issued Alert Operators Transmission This product has been approved by
street address for the Docket Operations the aviation authority of another
(AOT) A53L012–16 to provide instructions to
office (telephone 800–647–5527) is in country, and is approved for operation
inspect the fuselage bulk cargo door frames
the ADDRESSES section. Comments will at specific locations. in the United States. Pursuant to our
be available in the AD docket shortly For the reasons described above, this bilateral agreement with the State of
after receipt. [EASA] AD requires repetitive non- Design Authority, we have been notified
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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: destructive test (rototest and high-frequency of the unsafe condition described in the
Vladimir Ulyanov, Aerospace Engineer, eddy-current (HFEC)) inspection or visual MCAI and service information
International Branch, ANM–116, detailed (DET) inspections [to detect referenced above. We are proposing this
Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, cracking] of the affected areas, and,
depending on findings, accomplishment of a
AD because we evaluated all pertinent
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA repair. information and determined an unsafe
98057–3356; telephone 425–227–1138; This [EASA] AD is considered an interim condition exists and is likely to exist or
fax 425–227–1149. measure, and further [EASA] AD action may develop on other products of these same
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: follow. type designs.
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Costs of Compliance We estimate the following costs to
We estimate that this proposed AD comply with this proposed AD:
affects 96 airplanes of U.S. registry.
ESTIMATED COSTS
Action Labor cost Parts cost Cost per product Cost on U.S. operators
Inspection ........... 2 work-hours × $85 per hour = $0 $170 per inspection cycle ............. $16,320 per inspection cycle.
$170 per inspection cycle.
Reporting ............ 1 work-hour × $85 per hour = $85 0 $85 ................................................ $8,160.
We estimate the following costs to do be required based on the results of the determining the number of airplanes
any necessary replacements that would proposed inspection. We have no way of that might need this replacement:
ON-CONDITION COSTS
Cost per
Action Labor cost Parts cost product
Optional door frame replacement ................................. 200 work-hours × $85 per hour = $17,000 .................. $68,000 $85,000
Paperwork Reduction Act the Administrator finds necessary for PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
A federal agency may not conduct or safety in air commerce. This regulation DIRECTIVES
sponsor, and a person is not required to is within the scope of that authority
because it addresses an unsafe condition ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39
respond to, nor shall a person be subject
that is likely to exist or develop on continues to read as follows:
to penalty for failure to comply with a
collection of information subject to the products identified in this rulemaking Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
requirements of the Paperwork action.
§ 39.13 [Amended]
Reduction Act unless that collection of Regulatory Findings
information displays a current valid ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
OMB control number. The control We determined that this proposed AD the following new airworthiness
number for the collection of information would not have federalism implications directive (AD):
required by this proposed AD is 2120– under Executive Order 13132. This Airbus: Docket No. FAA–2016–9517;
0056. The paperwork cost associated proposed AD would not have a Directorate Identifier 2016–NM–100–AD.
with this proposed AD has been substantial direct effect on the States, on (a) Comments Due Date
detailed in the Costs of Compliance the relationship between the national
We must receive comments by February
section of this document and includes Government and the States, or on the 13, 2017.
time for reviewing instructions, as well distribution of power and
as completing and reviewing the responsibilities among the various (b) Affected ADs
collection of information. Therefore, all levels of government. None.
reporting associated with this proposed For the reasons discussed above, I (c) Applicability
AD is mandatory. Comments concerning certify this proposed regulation: This AD applies to the following Airbus
the accuracy of this burden and 1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory airplanes, certificated in any category,
suggestions for reducing the burden action’’ under Executive Order 12866; manufacturer serial numbers (MSNs) 0400
should be directed to the FAA at 800 2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the and higher.
Independence Ave. SW., Washington, DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures (1) Airbus Model A330–201, –202, –203,
DC 20591, ATTN: Information (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); –223, and –243 airplanes.
Collection Clearance Officer, AES–200. (2) Airbus Model A330–223F and –243F
3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in airplanes.
Authority for This Rulemaking Alaska; and (3) Airbus Model A330–301, –302, –303,
Title 49 of the United States Code 4. Will not have a significant –321, –322, –323, –341, –342, and –343
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue economic impact, positive or negative, airplanes.
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, on a substantial number of small entities (4) Airbus Model A340–313 airplanes.
under the criteria of the Regulatory (5) Airbus Model A340–541 airplanes.
section 106, describes the authority of (6) Airbus Model A340–642 airplanes.
the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII: Flexibility Act.
Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more (d) Subject
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
detail the scope of the Agency’s Air Transport Association (ATA) of
authority. Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation America Code 53, Fuselage.
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We are issuing this rulemaking under safety, Incorporation by reference, (e) Reason
the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII, Safety.
This AD was prompted by the discovery of
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701:
The Proposed Amendment Tartaric Sulfuric Anodizing (TSA)/Chromic
General requirements.’’ Under that Acid Anodizing (CAA) surface treatment in
section, Congress charges the FAA with Accordingly, under the authority certain bulk cargo door frame holes of
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in delegated to me by the Administrator, airplanes with MSNs 0400 and higher. We
air commerce by prescribing regulations the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part are issuing this AD to detect and correct
for practices, methods, and procedures 39 as follows: fatigue cracks in the bulk cargo door frames,
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caused by TSA/CAA surface treatment in International Branch, ANM–116, Transport collection of information displays a current
certain bulk cargo door frame holes. Cracks Airplane Directorate, FAA; or the European valid OMB Control Number. The OMB
in the bulk cargo door frames can cause the Aviation Safety Agency (EASA); or Airbus’s Control Number for this information
in-flight loss of a bulk cargo door, damage to EASA Design Organization Approval (DOA). collection is 2120–0056. Public reporting for
the airplane and subsequent reduced control this collection of information is estimated to
of the airplane. (j) Terminating Action
be approximately 5 minutes per response,
Accomplishment of a repair on an airplane, including the time for reviewing instructions,
(f) Compliance as required by paragraph (i) of this AD, does completing and reviewing the collection of
Comply with this AD within the not constitute terminating action for the information. All responses to this collection
compliance times specified, unless already inspections required by this AD for that of information are mandatory. Comments
done. airplane, unless otherwise specified in repair concerning the accuracy of this burden and
instructions approved by the Manager, suggestions for reducing the burden should
(g) Initial Inspection International Branch, ANM–116, Transport be directed to the FAA at: 800 Independence
At the applicable compliance time Airplane Directorate, FAA; or EASA; or Ave. SW., Washington, DC 20591, Attn:
specified in table 1 to paragraph (g) of this Airbus’s EASA DOA. Information Collection Clearance Officer,
AD, do the actions specified in paragraph AES–200.
(g)(1) or (g)(2) of this AD, in accordance with (k) Reporting
the instructions of Airbus Alert Operators After the initial inspection specified in (m) Related Information
Transmission (AOT), AOT A53L012–16, paragraph (g) of this AD, and after each (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing
Revision 00, dated May 30, 2016. repetitive inspection specified in paragraph Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA AD
(1) Accomplish a rototest inspection to (h) of this AD, at the applicable times 2016–0102, dated June 1, 2016; corrected
detect cracking of the holes for the bulk cargo specified in paragraph (k)(1) and (k)(2) of this June 7, 2016, for related information. You
door support fittings at fuselage frame (FR) AD: Report inspection findings, both positive may examine the MCAI on the Internet at
67 and FR 69, and a high-frequency eddy- and negative, to Airbus in accordance with http://www.regulations.gov by searching for
current (HFEC) inspection of the holes for the the instructions of Airbus AOT A53L012–16, and locating Docket No. FAA–2016–9517.
door latch fitting at FR 69. Revision 00, dated May 30, 2016. (2) For service information identified in
(2) Accomplish a detailed visual inspection (1) If the inspection was done on or after this AD, contact Airbus SAS, Airworthiness
to detect cracking in the bulk cargo door the effective date of this AD: Submit the
Office—EAL, 1 Rond Point Maurice Bellonte,
support fittings at FR 67 and FR 69 and the report within 30 days after the inspection.
31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone +33
holes for the door latch fitting at FR 69. (2) If the inspection was done before the
5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61 93 45 80; email
effective date of this AD: Submit the report
airworthiness.A330-A340@airbus.com;
TABLE 1 TO PARAGRAPH (g) OF THIS within 30 days after the effective date of this
Internet http://www.airbus.com. You may
AD.
AD—INITIAL INSPECTION view this service information at the FAA,
(l) Other FAA AD Provisions Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind
Total flight cycles The following provisions also apply to this Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For information
accumulated since AD: on the availability of this material at the
airplane first flight, on Compliance time FAA, call 425–227–1221.
the effective date of (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance
this AD (AMOCs): The Manager, International Issued in Renton, Washington, on
Branch, ANM–116, Transport Airplane December 2, 2016.
12,500 total flight cy- Within 200 flight cy- Directorate, FAA, has the authority to Michael Kaszycki,
cles or more. cles or 2 months, approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested
using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
whichever occurs Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
first, after the effec- In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your
tive date of this AD. request to your principal inspector or local [FR Doc. 2016–30611 Filed 12–27–16; 8:45 am]
Fewer than 12,500 Within 200 flight cy- Flight Standards District Office, as BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
total flight cycles. cles or 2 months, appropriate. If sending information directly
whichever occurs to the International Branch, send it to ATTN:
first, after exceed- Vladimir Ulyanov, Aerospace Engineer,
International Branch, ANM–116, Transport DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY
ing 12,500 flight cy-
cles. Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind
Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356; Internal Revenue Service
telephone 425–227–1138; fax 425–227–1149.
(h) Repetitive Inspections
Information may be emailed to: 9-ANM-116- 26 CFR Part 1
At intervals not to exceed the values AMOC-REQUESTS@faa.gov. Before using
specified in table 2 to paragraph (h) of this any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate [REG–114734–16]
AD, as applicable, depending on the principal inspector, or lacking a principal
previously selected inspection method, inspector, the manager of the local flight RIN 1545–BN51
repeat the inspection(s) specified in either standards district office/certificate holding
paragraph (g)(1) or (g)(2) of this AD. district office. The AMOC approval letter United States Property Held by
must specifically reference this AD. Controlled Foreign Corporations
TABLE 2 TO PARAGRAPH (h) OF THIS (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any Through Partnerships With Special
AD—REPETITIVE INSPECTIONS requirement in this AD to obtain corrective Allocations; Correction
actions from a manufacturer, the action must
be accomplished using a method approved AGENCY: Internal Revenue Service (IRS),
Inspection method Inspection interval Treasury.
by the Manager, International Branch, ANM–
Detailed visual in- 150 flight cycles. 116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or ACTION: Correction to a notice of
EASA; or Airbus’s EASA DOA. If approved
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spection. proposed rulemaking.
Rototest and HFEC 2,900 flight cycles. by the DOA, the approval must include the
inspections. DOA-authorized signature. SUMMARY: This document contains
(3) Reporting Requirements: A federal corrections to a notice of proposed
agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a
(i) Repair person is not required to respond to, nor
rulemaking (REG–114734–16) that was
If, during any inspection required by shall a person be subject to a penalty for published in the Federal Register on
paragraph (g) or (h) of this AD, any crack is failure to comply with a collection of Thursday, November 3, 2016 (81 FR
detected, before further flight, repair using a information subject to the requirements of 76542). The proposed regulations
method approved by the Manager, the Paperwork Reduction Act unless that provide rules regarding the
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| Category | Regulatory Information | |
| Collection | Federal Register | |
| sudoc Class | AE 2.7: GS 4.107: AE 2.106: | |
| Publisher | Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration | |
| Section | Proposed Rules | |
| Action | Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). | |
| Dates | We must receive comments on this proposed AD by February 13, 2017. | |
| Contact | Vladimir Ulyanov, Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; telephone 425-227-1138; fax 425-227-1149. | |
| FR Citation | 81 FR 95538 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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