81 FR 9754 - Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Defense and Space S.A. (Formerly Known as Construcciones Aeronauticas, S.A.) Airplanes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 38 (February 26, 2016)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 38 (February 26, 2016)
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| FR Document | 2016-03883 |
[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 38 (Friday, February 26, 2016)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 9754-9756] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2016-03883] [[Page 9754]] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2016-3704; Directorate Identifier 2016-NM-005-AD; Amendment 39-18413; AD 2016-04-19] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Defense and Space S.A. (Formerly Known as Construcciones Aeronauticas, S.A.) Airplanes AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of Transportation (DOT). ACTION: Final rule; request for comments. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Airbus Defense and Space S.A. Model CN-235, CN-235-100, CN-235-200, CN- 235-300, and C-295 airplanes. This AD requires a general visual inspection of the rudder control system to confirm correct alignment and installation of the adjustment device, and repair if necessary. This AD was prompted by a report of disconnection of the kinematic chain from the co-pilot rudder pedals to the rudder control bars located under the cockpit floor; subsequent investigation revealed that the failure was caused by disconnection of the pedal adjustment device from the adjustment actuator. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct incorrect alignment and incorrect installation of the adjustment device, which could lead to loss of the rudder control from the affected side and possibly result in reduced control of the airplane. DATES: This AD becomes effective March 14, 2016. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of certain publications listed in this AD as of March 14, 2016. We must receive comments on this AD by April 11, 2016. ADDRESSES: You may send comments, using the procedures found in 14 CFR 11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following methods:Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments. Fax: 202-493-2251. Mail: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590. Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. For service information identified in this final rule, contact Airbus Defense and Space S.A., Services/Engineering Support, Avenida de Arag[oacute]n 404, 28022 Madrid, Spain; telephone +34 91 585 55 84; fax +34 91 585 3127; email [email protected]. For U.S. operators, email alternatively [email protected]. You may view this referenced service information at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 425-227-1221. It is also available on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2016-3704. 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- 3704; or in person at the Docket Operations office between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket contains this AD, the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and other information. The street address for the Docket Operations office (telephone 800-647-5527) is in the ADDRESSES section. Comments will be available in the AD docket shortly after receipt. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Shahram Daneshmandi, Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; telephone 425-227-1112; fax 425-227-1149. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Discussion The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical Agent for the Member States of the European Union, has issued EASA Airworthiness Directive 2016-0012, dated January 14, 2016 (referred to after this as the Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or ``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition on all Airbus Defense and Space S.A. Model CN-235, CN-235-100, CN-235-200, CN-235-300, and C-295 airplanes. The MCAI states: An occurrence was reported involving disconnection of the kinematic chain from the co-pilot rudder pedals to the rudder control bars located under the cockpit floor. Subsequent investigation revealed that the failure was caused by disconnection of the pedal adjustment device from the adjustment actuator. This condition, if not detected and corrected, could lead to loss of the rudder control from the affected side, possibly resulting in reduced control of the aeroplane. To address this potential unsafe condition, Airbus Defence and Space (Airbus D&S) issued Alert Operators Transmission (AOT) AOT- CN235-27-0002 and AOT-C295-27-0001, as applicable to aeroplane model, to provide inspection instructions. For the reasons described above, this [EASA] AD requires a one- time general visual inspection (GVI) of the rudder control system and correctness of the installation connection between the adjustment actuators and the adjustment devices of the rudder pedals and, depending on findings, accomplishment of applicable corrective action(s). You may examine the MCAI on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2016-3704. Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 Airbus Defence and Space has issued AOT AOT-C295-27-0001, Revision 1, dated September 29, 2015; and AOT-CN235-27-0002, Revision 1, dated September 22, 2015. The service information describes procedures for a general visual inspection of the rudder control system to confirm correct alignment and installation of the adjustment device. This service information is reasonably available because the interested parties have access to it through their normal course of business or by the means identified in the ADDRESSES section. FAA's Determination and Requirements of This AD This product has been approved by the aviation authority of another country, and is approved for operation in the United States. Pursuant to our bilateral agreement with the State of Design Authority, we have been notified of the unsafe condition described in the MCAI and service information referenced above. We are issuing this AD because we evaluated all pertinent information and determined the unsafe condition exists and is likely to exist or develop on other products of the same type design. FAA's Determination of the Effective Date An unsafe condition exists that requires the immediate adoption of this AD. The FAA has found that the risk to the flying public justifies waiving notice and comment prior to adoption of this rule because incorrect alignment and [[Page 9755]] incorrect installation of the adjustment device could lead to loss of the rudder control from the affected side and possibly result in reduced control of the airplane. Therefore, we determined that notice and opportunity for public comment before issuing this AD are impracticable and that good cause exists for making this amendment effective in fewer than 30 days. Comments Invited This AD is a final rule that involves requirements affecting flight safety, and we did not precede it by notice and opportunity for public comment. We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or arguments about this AD. Send your comments to an address listed under the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2016-3704; Directorate Identifier 2016-NM-005-AD'' at the beginning of your comments. We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory, economic, environmental, and energy aspects of this AD. We will consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend this AD based on those comments. We will post all comments we receive, without change, to http://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information you provide. We will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal contact we receive about this AD. Costs of Compliance We estimate that this AD affects 29 airplanes of U.S. registry. We also estimate that it will take about 1 work-hour per product to comply with the basic requirements of this AD. The average labor rate is $85 per work-hour. Required parts will cost about $0 per product. Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of this AD on U.S. operators to be $2,465, or $85 per product. In addition, we estimate that any necessary follow-on actions will take about 8 work-hours and require parts costing $177, for a cost of $857 per product. We have no way of determining the number of aircraft that might need these actions. 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): 2016-04-19 Airbus Defense and Space S.A. (Formerly Known as Construcciones Aeronauticas, S.A.): Amendment 39-18413. Docket No. FAA-2016-3704; Directorate Identifier 2016-NM-005-AD. (a) Effective Date This AD becomes effective March 14, 2016. (b) Affected ADs None. (c) Applicability This AD applies to Airbus Defense and Space S.A. (Formerly known as Construcciones Aeronauticas, S.A.) Model CN-235, CN-235-100, CN- 235-200, CN-235-300, and C-295 airplanes, certificated in any category, all manufacturer serial numbers. (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 27, Flight Controls. (e) Reason This AD was prompted by a report of disconnection of the kinematic chain from the co-pilot rudder pedals to the rudder control bars located under the cockpit floor; subsequent investigation revealed that the failure was caused by disconnection of the pedal adjustment device from the adjustment actuator. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct incorrect alignment and incorrect installation of the adjustment device, which could lead to loss of the rudder control from the affected side and possibly result in reduced control of the airplane. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) General Visual Inspection Within 30 days after the effective date of this AD: Do a general visual inspection of the rudder control system to confirm correct alignment and installation of the adjustment device, in accordance with the instructions of Airbus Defence and Space Alert Operators Transmission (AOT) AOT-C295-27-0001, Revision 1, dated September 29, 2015; or Airbus Defence and Space AOT AOT-CN235-27-0002, Revision 1, dated September 22, 2015; as applicable. (h) Corrective Action If, during the general visual inspection required by paragraph (g) of this AD, any discrepancy is found, as specified in Airbus Defence and Space AOT AOT-C295-27-0001, Revision 1, dated September 29, 2015; or Airbus Defence and Space AOT AOT-CN235-27-0002, Revision 1, dated September 22, 2015; as applicable: 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 Defense and Space S.A.'s EASA Design Organization Approval (DOA). (i) Credit for Previous Actions This paragraph provides credit for actions required by paragraph (g) of this AD, if those actions were performed before the effective date of this AD using Airbus Defence and Space AOT AOT-C295-27-0001, dated October 23, 2014; or Airbus Defence and Space AOT AOT-CN235- 27-0002, dated October 23, 2014; as applicable. [[Page 9756]] (j) 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: Shahram Daneshmandi, Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; telephone 425-227-1112; 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 the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA); or Airbus Defense and Space S.A.'s EASA Design Organization Approval (DOA). If approved by the DOA, the approval must include the DOA-authorized signature. (k) Related Information (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA Airworthiness Directive 2016-0012, dated January 14, 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-2016-3704. (2) Service information identified in this AD that is not incorporated by reference is available at the addresses specified in paragraphs (l)(3) and (l)(4) of this AD. (l) 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 Defence and Space Alert Operators Transmission AOT- C295-27-0001, Revision 1, dated September 29, 2015. (ii) Airbus Defence and Space Alert Operators Transmission AOT- CN235-27-0002, Revision 1, dated September 22, 2015. (3) For service information identified in this AD, contact Airbus Defense and Space S.A., Services/Engineering Support, Avenida de Arag[oacute]n 404, 28022 Madrid, Spain; telephone +34 91 585 55 84; fax +34 91 585 3127; email [email protected]. For U.S. operators, email alternatively [email protected]. (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 February 15, 2016. Michael Kaszycki, Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2016-03883 Filed 2-25-16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room control bars located under the cockpit floor.
W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Subsequent investigation revealed that the
Federal Aviation Administration Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 failure was caused by disconnection of the
pedal adjustment device from the adjustment
p.m., Monday through Friday, except actuator.
14 CFR Part 39 Federal holidays. This condition, if not detected and
[Docket No. FAA–2016–3704; Directorate For service information identified in corrected, could lead to loss of the rudder
Identifier 2016–NM–005–AD; Amendment this final rule, contact Airbus Defense control from the affected side, possibly
39–18413; AD 2016–04–19] and Space S.A., Services/Engineering resulting in reduced control of the aeroplane.
Support, Avenida de Aragón 404, 28022 To address this potential unsafe condition,
RIN 2120–AA64 Madrid, Spain; telephone +34 91 585 55 Airbus Defence and Space (Airbus D&S)
84; fax +34 91 585 3127; email issued Alert Operators Transmission (AOT)
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus AOT–CN235–27–0002 and AOT–C295–27–
Defense and Space S.A. (Formerly MTA.TechnicalService@
0001, as applicable to aeroplane model, to
Known as Construcciones military.airbus.com. For U.S. operators, provide inspection instructions.
Aeronauticas, S.A.) Airplanes email alternatively TechnicalSupport@ For the reasons described above, this
airbusmilitaryna.com. You may view [EASA] AD requires a one-time general visual
AGENCY: Federal Aviation this referenced service information at inspection (GVI) of the rudder control system
Administration (FAA), Department of the FAA, Transport Airplane and correctness of the installation connection
Transportation (DOT). Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., between the adjustment actuators and the
Renton, WA. For information on the adjustment devices of the rudder pedals and,
ACTION: Final rule; request for
depending on findings, accomplishment of
comments. availability of this material at the FAA,
applicable corrective action(s).
call 425–227–1221. It is also available
SUMMARY: We are adopting a new on the Internet at http:// You may examine the MCAI on the
airworthiness directive (AD) for all www.regulations.gov by searching for Internet at http://www.regulations.gov
Airbus Defense and Space S.A. Model and locating Docket No. FAA–2016– by searching for and locating Docket No.
CN–235, CN–235–100, CN–235–200, 3704. FAA–2016–3704.
CN–235–300, and C–295 airplanes. This Related Service Information Under 1
AD requires a general visual inspection Examining the AD Docket
CFR Part 51
of the rudder control system to confirm You may examine the AD docket on
correct alignment and installation of the the Internet at http:// Airbus Defence and Space has issued
adjustment device, and repair if www.regulations.gov by searching for AOT AOT–C295–27–0001, Revision 1,
necessary. This AD was prompted by a and locating Docket No. FAA–2016– dated September 29, 2015; and AOT–
report of disconnection of the kinematic 3704; or in person at the Docket CN235–27–0002, Revision 1, dated
chain from the co-pilot rudder pedals to Operations office between 9 a.m. and 5 September 22, 2015. The service
the rudder control bars located under p.m., Monday through Friday, except information describes procedures for a
the cockpit floor; subsequent Federal holidays. The AD docket general visual inspection of the rudder
investigation revealed that the failure contains this AD, the regulatory control system to confirm correct
was caused by disconnection of the evaluation, any comments received, and alignment and installation of the
pedal adjustment device from the other information. The street address for adjustment device. This service
adjustment actuator. We are issuing this the Docket Operations office (telephone information is reasonably available
AD to detect and correct incorrect 800–647–5527) is in the ADDRESSES because the interested parties have
alignment and incorrect installation of section. Comments will be available in access to it through their normal course
the adjustment device, which could lead the AD docket shortly after receipt. of business or by the means identified
to loss of the rudder control from the in the ADDRESSES section.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
affected side and possibly result in Shahram Daneshmandi, Aerospace FAA’s Determination and Requirements
reduced control of the airplane. Engineer, International Branch, ANM– of This AD
DATES: This AD becomes effective 116, Transport Airplane Directorate, This product has been approved by
March 14, 2016. FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, the aviation authority of another
The Director of the Federal Register WA 98057–3356; telephone 425–227– country, and is approved for operation
approved the incorporation by reference 1112; fax 425–227–1149. in the United States. Pursuant to our
of certain publications listed in this AD SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: bilateral agreement with the State of
as of March 14, 2016. Design Authority, we have been notified
We must receive comments on this Discussion
of the unsafe condition described in the
AD by April 11, 2016. The European Aviation Safety Agency MCAI and service information
ADDRESSES: You may send comments, (EASA), which is the Technical Agent referenced above. We are issuing this
using the procedures found in 14 CFR for the Member States of the European AD because we evaluated all pertinent
11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following Union, has issued EASA Airworthiness information and determined the unsafe
methods: Directive 2016–0012, dated January 14, condition exists and is likely to exist or
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to 2016 (referred to after this as the develop on other products of the same
http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness type design.
instructions for submitting comments. Information, or ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct
• Fax: 202–493–2251. an unsafe condition on all Airbus FAA’s Determination of the Effective
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• Mail: U.S. Department of Defense and Space S.A. Model CN–235, Date
Transportation, Docket Operations, M– CN–235–100, CN–235–200, CN–235– An unsafe condition exists that
30, West Building Ground Floor, Room 300, and C–295 airplanes. The MCAI requires the immediate adoption of this
W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., states: AD. The FAA has found that the risk to
Washington, DC 20590. An occurrence was reported involving the flying public justifies waiving notice
• Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of disconnection of the kinematic chain from and comment prior to adoption of this
Transportation, Docket Operations, M– the co-pilot rudder pedals to the rudder rule because incorrect alignment and
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incorrect installation of the adjustment Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: (b) Affected ADs
device could lead to loss of the rudder General requirements.’’ Under that None.
control from the affected side and section, Congress charges the FAA with
(c) Applicability
possibly result in reduced control of the promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in
airplane. Therefore, we determined that air commerce by prescribing regulations This AD applies to Airbus Defense and
notice and opportunity for public for practices, methods, and procedures Space S.A. (Formerly known as
comment before issuing this AD are the Administrator finds necessary for Construcciones Aeronauticas, S.A.) Model
CN–235, CN–235–100, CN–235–200, CN–
impracticable and that good cause exists safety in air commerce. This regulation 235–300, and C–295 airplanes, certificated in
for making this amendment effective in is within the scope of that authority any category, all manufacturer serial
fewer than 30 days. because it addresses an unsafe condition numbers.
that is likely to exist or develop on
Comments Invited (d) Subject
products identified in this rulemaking
This AD is a final rule that involves action. Air Transport Association (ATA) of
requirements affecting flight safety, and America Code 27, Flight Controls.
we did not precede it by notice and Regulatory Findings
(e) Reason
opportunity for public comment. We We determined that this AD will not
invite you to send any written relevant This AD was prompted by a report of
have federalism implications under
disconnection of the kinematic chain from
data, views, or arguments about this AD. Executive Order 13132. This AD will the co-pilot rudder pedals to the rudder
Send your comments to an address not have a substantial direct effect on control bars located under the cockpit floor;
listed under the ADDRESSES section. the States, on the relationship between subsequent investigation revealed that the
Include ‘‘Docket No. FAA–2016–3704; the national government and the States, failure was caused by disconnection of the
Directorate Identifier 2016–NM–005– or on the distribution of power and pedal adjustment device from the adjustment
AD’’ at the beginning of your comments. responsibilities among the various actuator. We are issuing this AD to detect and
We specifically invite comments on the levels of government. correct incorrect alignment and incorrect
overall regulatory, economic, For the reasons discussed above, I installation of the adjustment device, which
environmental, and energy aspects of certify that this AD: could lead to loss of the rudder control from
this AD. We will consider all comments 1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory the affected side and possibly result in
received by the closing date and may reduced control of the airplane.
action’’ under Executive Order 12866;
amend this AD based on those 2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the (f) Compliance
comments. DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures Comply with this AD within the
We will post all comments we (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); compliance times specified, unless already
receive, without change, to http:// 3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in done.
www.regulations.gov, including any Alaska; and
personal information you provide. We (g) General Visual Inspection
4. Will not have a significant
will also post a report summarizing each economic impact, positive or negative, Within 30 days after the effective date of
substantive verbal contact we receive on a substantial number of small entities this AD: Do a general visual inspection of the
about this AD. rudder control system to confirm correct
under the criteria of the Regulatory alignment and installation of the adjustment
Costs of Compliance Flexibility Act. device, in accordance with the instructions of
We estimate that this AD affects 29 List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 Airbus Defence and Space Alert Operators
Transmission (AOT) AOT–C295–27–0001,
airplanes of U.S. registry. Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation Revision 1, dated September 29, 2015; or
We also estimate that it will take safety, Incorporation by reference, Airbus Defence and Space AOT AOT–
about 1 work-hour per product to Safety. CN235–27–0002, Revision 1, dated
comply with the basic requirements of September 22, 2015; as applicable.
this AD. The average labor rate is $85 Adoption of the Amendment
per work-hour. Required parts will cost (h) Corrective Action
Accordingly, under the authority
about $0 per product. Based on these delegated to me by the Administrator, If, during the general visual inspection
figures, we estimate the cost of this AD the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as required by paragraph (g) of this AD, any
on U.S. operators to be $2,465, or $85 discrepancy is found, as specified in Airbus
follows: Defence and Space AOT AOT–C295–27–
per product.
In addition, we estimate that any 0001, Revision 1, dated September 29, 2015;
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS or Airbus Defence and Space AOT AOT–
necessary follow-on actions will take DIRECTIVES CN235–27–0002, Revision 1, dated
about 8 work-hours and require parts September 22, 2015; as applicable: Before
costing $177, for a cost of $857 per ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 further flight, repair using a method
product. We have no way of continues to read as follows: approved by the Manager, International
determining the number of aircraft that Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. Branch, ANM–116, Transport Airplane
might need these actions. Directorate, FAA; or the European Aviation
§ 39.13 [Amended] Safety Agency (EASA); or Airbus Defense
Authority for This Rulemaking and Space S.A.’s EASA Design Organization
■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
Title 49 of the United States Code the following new airworthiness
Approval (DOA).
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue directive (AD): (i) Credit for Previous Actions
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I,
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2016–04–19 Airbus Defense and Space S.A. This paragraph provides credit for actions
section 106, describes the authority of
(Formerly Known as Construcciones required by paragraph (g) of this AD, if those
the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII: actions were performed before the effective
Aeronauticas, S.A.): Amendment 39–
Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more 18413. Docket No. FAA–2016–3704; date of this AD using Airbus Defence and
detail the scope of the Agency’s Directorate Identifier 2016–NM–005–AD. Space AOT AOT–C295–27–0001, dated
authority. October 23, 2014; or Airbus Defence and
We are issuing this rulemaking under (a) Effective Date Space AOT AOT–CN235–27–0002, dated
the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII, This AD becomes effective March 14, 2016. October 23, 2014; as applicable.
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(j) Other FAA AD Provisions (4) You may view this service information ADDRESSES: For service information
The following provisions also apply to this at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, identified in this AD, contact Boeing
AD: 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For Commercial Airplanes, Attention: Data
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance information on the availability of this
material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221.
& Services Management, P.O. Box 3707,
(AMOCs): The Manager, International MC 2H–65, Seattle, WA 98124–2207;
Branch, ANM–116, Transport Airplane (5) You may view this service information
that is incorporated by reference at the telephone 206–544–5000, extension 1;
Directorate, FAA, has the authority to
approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested National Archives and Records fax 206–766–5680; Internet https://
using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. Administration (NARA). For information on www.myboeingfleet.com. You may view
In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your the availability of this material at NARA, call this referenced service information at
202–741–6030, or go to: http:// the FAA, Transport Airplane
request to your principal inspector or local
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-
Flight Standards District Office, as
locations.html.
Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW.,
appropriate. If sending information directly Renton, WA. For information on the
to the International Branch, send it to ATTN: Issued in Renton, Washington, on February availability of this material at the FAA,
Shahram Daneshmandi, Aerospace Engineer, 15, 2016. call 425–227–1221. It is also available
International Branch, ANM–116, Transport Michael Kaszycki,
Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind
on the Internet at http://
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane www.regulations.gov by searching for
Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356; Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
telephone 425–227–1112; fax 425–227–1149. and locating Docket No. FAA–2015–
Information may be emailed to: 9-ANM-116- [FR Doc. 2016–03883 Filed 2–25–16; 8:45 am] 0681.
AMOC-REQUESTS@faa.gov. Before using BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate Examining the AD Docket
principal inspector, or lacking a principal You may examine the AD docket on
inspector, the manager of the local flight DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION the Internet at http://
standards district office/certificate holding www.regulations.gov by searching for
district office. The AMOC approval letter Federal Aviation Administration and locating Docket No. FAA–2015–
must specifically reference this AD.
(2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any 0681; or in person at the Docket
14 CFR Part 39
requirement in this AD to obtain corrective Management Facility between 9 a.m.
actions from a manufacturer, the action must [Docket No. FAA–2015–0681; Directorate and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
be accomplished using a method approved Identifier 2014–NM–201–AD; Amendment except Federal holidays. The AD docket
by the Manager, International Branch, ANM– 39–18400; AD 2016–04–06] contains this AD, the regulatory
116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or evaluation, any comments received, and
RIN 2120–AA64
the European Aviation Safety Agency other information. The address for the
(EASA); or Airbus Defense and Space S.A.’s Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Docket Office (phone: 800–647–5527) is
EASA Design Organization Approval (DOA).
If approved by the DOA, the approval must
Company Airplanes Docket Management Facility, U.S.
include the DOA-authorized signature. Department of Transportation, Docket
AGENCY: Federal Aviation
Operations, M–30, West Building
(k) Related Information Administration (FAA), DOT.
Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing ACTION: Final rule.
New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington,
Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA DC 20590.
Airworthiness Directive 2016–0012, dated
SUMMARY: We are adopting a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for all The FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
January 14, 2016, for related information.
You may examine the MCAI on the Internet Boeing Company Model 737–600, –700, Stanley Chen, Aerospace Engineer,
at http://www.regulations.gov by searching –700C, –800, –900, and –900ER series Cabin Safety and Environmental
for and locating Docket No. FAA–2016–3704. airplanes. This AD was prompted by a Systems Branch, ANM–150S, FAA,
(2) Service information identified in this determination that a repetitive test is Seattle Aircraft Certification Office
AD that is not incorporated by reference is needed to inspect the components on (ACO), 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton,
available at the addresses specified in airplanes equipped with a certain air WA 98057–3356; phone: 425–917–6585;
paragraphs (l)(3) and (l)(4) of this AD. distribution system configuration. This fax: 425–917–6590; email:
(l) Material Incorporated by Reference AD requires doing repetitive testing for stanley.chen@faa.gov.
(1) The Director of the Federal Register correct operation of the equipment SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
approved the incorporation by reference cooling system and low pressure
(IBR) of the service information listed in this environmental control system, and Discussion
paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR corrective actions if necessary. This AD We issued a notice of proposed
part 51. also requires, for certain airplanes, rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
(2) You must use this service information installing new relays and doing wiring part 39 by adding an AD that would
as applicable to do the actions required by changes to the environmental control apply to all The Boeing Company Model
this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise.
(i) Airbus Defence and Space Alert
system. We are issuing this AD to detect 737–600, –700, –700C, –800, –900, and
Operators Transmission AOT–C295–27– and correct latent failures of the –900ER series airplanes. The NPRM
0001, Revision 1, dated September 29, 2015. equipment cooling system and low published in the Federal Register on
(ii) Airbus Defence and Space Alert pressure environmental control system, April 1, 2015 (80 FR 17368) (‘‘the
Operators Transmission AOT–CN235–27– which, in combination with a cargo fire NPRM’’). The NPRM was prompted by
0002, Revision 1, dated September 22, 2015. event, could result in smoke in the flight a determination that a repetitive test is
(3) For service information identified in deck and/or main cabin, and possible needed to inspect the components on
mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with RULES
this AD, contact Airbus Defense and Space loss of aircraft control. airplanes equipped with a certain air
S.A., Services/Engineering Support, Avenida
DATES: This AD is effective April 1, distribution system configuration. The
de Aragón 404, 28022 Madrid, Spain;
telephone +34 91 585 55 84; fax +34 91 585 2016. NPRM proposed to require repetitive
3127; email MTA.TechnicalService@ The Director of the Federal Register testing for correct operation of the
military.airbus.com. For U.S. operators, email approved the incorporation by reference equipment cooling system and low
alternatively TechnicalSupport@ of certain publications listed in this AD pressure environmental control system,
airbusmilitaryna.com. as of April 1, 2016. and corrective actions if necessary. 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 | Rules and Regulations | |
| Action | Final rule; request for comments. | |
| Dates | This AD becomes effective March 14, 2016. | |
| Contact | Shahram Daneshmandi, Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; telephone 425-227-1112; fax 425-227-1149. | |
| FR Citation | 81 FR 9754 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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