82 FR 11162 - Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 33 (February 21, 2017)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 33 (February 21, 2017)
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[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 33 (Tuesday, February 21, 2017)] [Proposed Rules] [Pages 11162-11164] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2017-03031] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2016-9571; Directorate Identifier 2016-NM-139-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 A321 series airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by a full scale fatigue test campaign on these airplanes in the context of the extended service goal. This proposed AD would require inspections of the affected frame locations, and repair 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 April 7, 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, Airworthiness Office--EIAS, 1 Rond Point Maurice Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61 93 44 51; email [email protected]; Internet http://www.airbus.com. You may view this referenced service information at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 425-227-1221. Examining the AD Docket You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2016- 9571; or in person at the Docket Management Facility between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket contains this proposed AD, the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and other information. The street address for the Docket Operations office (telephone 800-647-5527) is in the ADDRESSES section. Comments will be available in the AD docket shortly after receipt. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Sanjay Ralhan, Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; telephone 425-227-1405; fax 425-227-1149. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Comments Invited We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or arguments about this proposed AD. Send your comments to an address listed under the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2016-9571; Directorate Identifier 2016-NM-139-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 2016-0146, dated July 20, 2016 (referred to after this as the Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or ``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for all Airbus Model A321 series airplanes. The MCAI states: Following the results of a new full scale fatigue test campaign on the A321 airframe in the context of the A321 extended service goal, it was identified that cracks could develop on the fastener holes of frame (FR) 35.1, FR 35.2, and FR 35.3 between stringers (STR) 29 and STR 32 and at the FR 35.2 to Slidebox junction (Triform fitting), both left hand (LH) and right hand (RH) sides. This condition, if not detected and corrected, could reduce the structural integrity of the fuselage. Prompted by these findings, Airbus developed an inspection programme, published in Service Bulletin (SB) A320-53-1308, SB A320-53-1309, SB A320-53-1310, SB A320-53-1311, SB A320-53-1312 and SB A320-53-1313, each containing instructions for a different location. For the reasons described above, this [EASA] AD requires repetitive special detailed (rototest) inspections (SDI) of the affected frame locations and, depending on findings, accomplishment of a repair. This [EASA] AD is considered an interim action, pending the development of a permanent solution. 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- 9571. [[Page 11163]] Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 We reviewed the following Airbus service information. This service information describes procedures for repetitive rototest inspections for cracking of the affected frame locations, and contacting Airbus for repair instructions. These service bulletins are distinct because they apply to different frame locations. Airbus Service Bulletin A320-53-1308, dated November 4, 2015. Airbus Service Bulletin A320-53-1309, dated November 4, 2015. Airbus Service Bulletin A320-53-1310, dated November 4, 2015. Airbus Service Bulletin A320-53-1311, dated November 4, 2015. Airbus Service Bulletin A320-53-1312, dated November 4, 2015. Airbus Service Bulletin A320-53-1313, dated November 4, 2015. 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 the same type design. Costs of Compliance We estimate that this proposed AD affects 176 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..................... 54 work-hours x $85 $1,070 per $5,660 per $996,160 per per hour = $4,590 per inspection cycle. inspection cycle. inspection inspection cycle. cycle. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- We have no way to estimate the costs to do any necessary repairs 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 these repairs. 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-2016-9571; Directorate Identifier 2016-NM- 139-AD. (a) Comments Due Date We must receive comments by April 7, 2017. (b) Affected ADs None. (c) Applicability This AD applies to all Airbus Model A321-111, -112, -131, -211, -212, -213, -231, and -232 airplanes, certificated in any category. (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 53, Fuselage. (e) Reason This AD was prompted by a full scale fatigue test campaign on Airbus Model A321 series airplanes in the context of the extended service goal. It was determined that cracks could develop on the fastener holes of certain frames on the left-hand (LH) and right- hand (RH) sides of the affected airplanes. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct cracking of the fastener holes at certain frame locations, which could result in reduced structural integrity of the fuselage. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Repetitive Inspections of the Frames, Stringers, and Slidebox Junctions At the applicable time specified in table 1 to paragraph (g) of this AD, do a rototest inspection for cracking at frame (FR) 35.1, FR 35.2, and FR 35.3 on the LH and RH sides, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of the Airbus service information specified in paragraphs (g)(1), (g)(2), (g)(3), (g)(4), (g)(5), and (g)(6) of this AD. Repeat the inspection thereafter at intervals not to exceed 5,300 flight cycles. [[Page 11164]] (1) Airbus Service Bulletin A320-53-1308, dated November 4, 2015 (FR 35.1 LH side). (2) Airbus Service Bulletin A320-53-1309, dated November 4, 2015 (FR 35.1 RH side). (3) Airbus Service Bulletin A320-53-1310, dated November 4, 2015 (FR 35.2 LH side). (4) Airbus Service Bulletin A320-53-1311, dated November 4, 2015 (FR 35.2 RH side). (5) Airbus Service Bulletin A320-53-1312, dated November 4, 2015 (FR 35.3 LH side). (6) Airbus Service Bulletin A320-53-1313, dated November 4, 2015 (FR 35.3 RH side). Table 1 to Paragraph (g) of This AD--Inspection Threshold ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Airplane accumulated total flight cycles at the effective date of Compliance time this AD ------------------------------------------------------------------------ For airplanes with 18,300 total Before exceeding 18,300 total flight flight cycles or less. cycles, or within 5,300 flight cycles after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later. For airplanes with more than Before exceeding 23,600 total flight 18,300 total flight cycles. cycles, or within 2,100 flight cycles after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ (h) Corrective Action If any crack is found during any inspection required by paragraph (g) of this AD: 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). Although the service information specified in paragraph (g) of this AD specifies to contact Airbus for repair instructions, and specifies that action as ``RC'' (Required for Compliance), this AD requires repair as specified in this paragraph. Repair of an airplane as required by this paragraph does not constitute terminating action for the repetitive inspections required by paragraph (g) of this AD for that airplane, unless specified otherwise in the repair instructions approved by the Manager, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or EASA; or Airbus's EASA DOA. (i) Other FAA AD Provisions The following provisions also apply to this AD: (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your request to your principal inspector or local Flight Standards District Office, as appropriate. If sending information directly to the International Branch, send it to ATTN: Sanjay Ralhan, Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057- 3356; telephone 425-227-1405; fax 425-227-1149. Information may be emailed to: [email protected]. Before using any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager of the local flight standards district office/certificate holding district office. (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 EASA; or Airbus's EASA DOA. If approved by the DOA, the approval must include the DOA-authorized signature. (3) Required for Compliance (RC): Except as required by paragraph (h) of this AD: If any service information contains procedures or tests that are identified as RC, those procedures and tests must be done to comply with this AD; any procedures or tests that are not identified as RC are recommended. Those procedures and tests that are not identified as RC may be deviated from using accepted methods in accordance with the operator's maintenance or inspection program without obtaining approval of an AMOC, provided the procedures and tests identified as RC can be done and the airplane can be put back in an airworthy condition. Any substitutions or changes to procedures or tests identified as RC require approval of an AMOC. (j) Related Information (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA Airworthiness Directive 2016-0146, dated July 20, 2016, for related information. This MCAI may be found in the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2016-9571. (2) For service information identified in this AD, contact Airworthiness Office--EIAS, 1 Rond Point Maurice Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61 93 44 51; email [email protected]; Internet http://www.airbus.com. You may view this 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 January 11, 2017. Michael Kaszycki, Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2017-03031 Filed 2-17-17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Internet http://www.airbus.com. You substantive verbal contact we receive
may view this referenced service about this proposed AD.
Federal Aviation Administration information at the FAA, Transport
Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue Discussion
14 CFR Part 39 SW., Renton, WA. For information on
the availability of this material at the The European Aviation Safety Agency
[Docket No. FAA–2016–9571; Directorate FAA, call 425–227–1221. (EASA), which is the Technical Agent
Identifier 2016–NM–139–AD] for the Member States of the European
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You may examine the AD docket on Directive 2016–0146, dated July 20,
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus the Internet at http:// 2016 (referred to after this as the
Airplanes www.regulations.gov by searching for Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness
and locating Docket No. FAA–2016– Information, or ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct
AGENCY: Federal Aviation an unsafe condition for all Airbus
9571; or in person at the Docket
Administration (FAA), DOT. Model A321 series airplanes. The MCAI
Management Facility between 9 a.m.
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking states:
and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
(NPRM). except Federal holidays. The AD docket Following the results of a new full scale
SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new contains this proposed AD, the fatigue test campaign on the A321 airframe
regulatory evaluation, any comments in the context of the A321 extended service
airworthiness directive (AD) for all
received, and other information. The goal, it was identified that cracks could
Airbus Model A321 series airplanes. develop on the fastener holes of frame (FR)
This proposed AD was prompted by a street address for the Docket Operations
35.1, FR 35.2, and FR 35.3 between stringers
full scale fatigue test campaign on these office (telephone 800–647–5527) is in (STR) 29 and STR 32 and at the FR 35.2 to
airplanes in the context of the extended the ADDRESSES section. Comments will Slidebox junction (Triform fitting), both left
service goal. This proposed AD would be available in the AD docket shortly hand (LH) and right hand (RH) sides.
require inspections of the affected frame after receipt. This condition, if not detected and
locations, and repair if necessary. We FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: corrected, could reduce the structural
are proposing this AD to address the Sanjay Ralhan, Aerospace Engineer, integrity of the fuselage. Prompted by these
International Branch, ANM–116, findings, Airbus developed an inspection
unsafe condition on these products.
programme, published in Service Bulletin
DATES: We must receive comments on Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, (SB) A320–53–1308, SB A320–53–1309, SB
this proposed AD by April 7, 2017. 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA A320–53–1310, SB A320–53–1311, SB A320–
ADDRESSES: You may send comments, 98057–3356; telephone 425–227–1405; 53–1312 and SB A320–53–1313, each
using the procedures found in 14 CFR fax 425–227–1149. containing instructions for a different
11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: location. For the reasons described above,
methods: this [EASA] AD requires repetitive special
Comments Invited detailed (rototest) inspections (SDI) of the
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to
We invite you to send any written affected frame locations and, depending on
http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the findings, accomplishment of a repair.
instructions for submitting comments. relevant data, views, or arguments about
This [EASA] AD is considered an interim
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• Fax: 202–493–2251. this proposed AD. Send your comments action, pending the development of a
• Mail: U.S. Department of to an address listed under the permanent solution.
Transportation, Docket Operations, M– ADDRESSES section. Include ‘‘Docket No.
30, West Building Ground Floor, Room FAA–2016–9571; Directorate Identifier You may examine the MCAI in the
W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., 2016–NM–139–AD’’ at the beginning of AD docket on the Internet at http://
Washington, DC 20590. your comments. We specifically invite www.regulations.gov by searching for
• Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail comments on the overall regulatory, and locating Docket No. FAA–2016–
address above between 9 a.m. and 5 economic, environmental, and energy 9571.
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Related Service Information Under 1 • Airbus Service Bulletin A320–53– in the United States. Pursuant to our
CFR Part 51 1311, dated November 4, 2015. bilateral agreement with the State of
We reviewed the following Airbus • Airbus Service Bulletin A320–53– Design Authority, we have been notified
service information. This service 1312, dated November 4, 2015. of the unsafe condition described in the
information describes procedures for • Airbus Service Bulletin A320–53– MCAI and service information
repetitive rototest inspections for 1313, dated November 4, 2015. referenced above. We are proposing this
cracking of the affected frame locations, This service information is reasonably AD because we evaluated all pertinent
and contacting Airbus for repair available because the interested parties information and determined an unsafe
instructions. These service bulletins are have access to it through their normal condition exists and is likely to exist or
distinct because they apply to different course of business or by the means develop on other products of the same
frame locations. identified in the ADDRESSES section. type design.
• Airbus Service Bulletin A320–53– FAA’s Determination and Requirements Costs of Compliance
1308, dated November 4, 2015. of This Proposed AD
• Airbus Service Bulletin A320–53– We estimate that this proposed AD
1309, dated November 4, 2015. This product has been approved by affects 176 airplanes of U.S. registry.
• Airbus Service Bulletin A320–53– the aviation authority of another We estimate the following costs to
1310, dated November 4, 2015. country, and is approved for operation comply with this proposed AD:
ESTIMATED COSTS
Cost on U.S.
Action Labor cost Parts cost Cost per product operators
Inspection ................... 54 work-hours × $85 per hour = $4,590 per $1,070 per inspection $5,660 per inspection $996,160 per inspec-
inspection cycle. cycle. cycle. tion cycle.
We have no way to estimate the costs responsibilities among the various (a) Comments Due Date
to do any necessary repairs that would levels of government. We must receive comments by April 7,
be required based on the results of the For the reasons discussed above, I 2017.
proposed inspection. We have no way of certify this proposed regulation: (b) Affected ADs
determining the number of airplanes 1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory
that might need these repairs. None.
action’’ under Executive Order 12866;
2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the (c) Applicability
Authority for This Rulemaking
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures This AD applies to all Airbus Model A321–
Title 49 of the United States Code (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); 111, –112, –131, –211, –212, –213, –231, and
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue 3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in –232 airplanes, certificated in any category.
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, Alaska; and (d) Subject
section 106, describes the authority of
4. Will not have a significant Air Transport Association (ATA) of
the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII:
economic impact, positive or negative, America Code 53, Fuselage.
Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more
on a substantial number of small entities
detail the scope of the Agency’s (e) Reason
under the criteria of the Regulatory
authority. This AD was prompted by a full scale
Flexibility Act.
We are issuing this rulemaking under fatigue test campaign on Airbus Model A321
the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII, List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 series airplanes in the context of the
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: extended service goal. It was determined that
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation cracks could develop on the fastener holes of
General requirements.’’ Under that safety, Incorporation by reference, certain frames on the left-hand (LH) and
section, Congress charges the FAA with Safety. right-hand (RH) sides of the affected
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in airplanes. We are issuing this AD to detect
air commerce by prescribing regulations The Proposed Amendment
and correct cracking of the fastener holes at
for practices, methods, and procedures Accordingly, under the authority certain frame locations, which could result in
the Administrator finds necessary for delegated to me by the Administrator, reduced structural integrity of the fuselage.
safety in air commerce. This regulation the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part (f) Compliance
is within the scope of that authority 39 as follows:
because it addresses an unsafe condition Comply with this AD within the
compliance times specified, unless already
that is likely to exist or develop on PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS done.
products identified in this rulemaking DIRECTIVES
action. (g) Repetitive Inspections of the Frames,
■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 Stringers, and Slidebox Junctions
Regulatory Findings
continues to read as follows: At the applicable time specified in table 1
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We determined that this proposed AD Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. to paragraph (g) of this AD, do a rototest
would not have federalism implications inspection for cracking at frame (FR) 35.1, FR
§ 39.13 [Amended] 35.2, and FR 35.3 on the LH and RH sides,
under Executive Order 13132. This in accordance with the Accomplishment
proposed AD would not have a ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding Instructions of the Airbus service information
substantial direct effect on the States, on the following new airworthiness specified in paragraphs (g)(1), (g)(2), (g)(3),
the relationship between the national directive (AD): (g)(4), (g)(5), and (g)(6) of this AD. Repeat the
Government and the States, or on the Airbus: Docket No. FAA–2016–9571; inspection thereafter at intervals not to
distribution of power and Directorate Identifier 2016–NM–139–AD. exceed 5,300 flight cycles.
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(1) Airbus Service Bulletin A320–53–1308, (3) Airbus Service Bulletin A320–53–1310, (5) Airbus Service Bulletin A320–53–1312,
dated November 4, 2015 (FR 35.1 LH side). dated November 4, 2015 (FR 35.2 LH side). dated November 4, 2015 (FR 35.3 LH side).
(2) Airbus Service Bulletin A320–53–1309, (4) Airbus Service Bulletin A320–53–1311, (6) Airbus Service Bulletin A320–53–1313,
dated November 4, 2015 (FR 35.1 RH side). dated November 4, 2015 (FR 35.2 RH side). dated November 4, 2015 (FR 35.3 RH side).
TABLE 1 TO PARAGRAPH (g) OF THIS AD—INSPECTION THRESHOLD
Airplane accumulated total flight cycles at the effective Compliance time
date of this AD
For airplanes with 18,300 total flight cycles or less .......... Before exceeding 18,300 total flight cycles, or within 5,300 flight cycles after the ef-
fective date of this AD, whichever occurs later.
For airplanes with more than 18,300 total flight cycles ..... Before exceeding 23,600 total flight cycles, or within 2,100 flight cycles after the ef-
fective date of this AD, whichever occurs later.
(h) Corrective Action (3) Required for Compliance (RC): Except DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND
If any crack is found during any inspection as required by paragraph (h) of this AD: If HUMAN SERVICES
required by paragraph (g) of this AD: Before any service information contains procedures
further flight, repair using a method or tests that are identified as RC, those 42 CFR Part 88
approved by the Manager, International procedures and tests must be done to comply
Branch, ANM–116, Transport Airplane with this AD; any procedures or tests that are [NIOSH Docket 094]
Directorate, FAA; or the European Aviation not identified as RC are recommended. Those
Safety Agency (EASA); or Airbus’s EASA procedures and tests that are not identified World Trade Center Health Program;
Design Organization Approval (DOA). Petition 014—Autoimmune Diseases;
Although the service information specified in as RC may be deviated from using accepted
methods in accordance with the operator’s Finding of Insufficient Evidence
paragraph (g) of this AD specifies to contact
Airbus for repair instructions, and specifies maintenance or inspection program without AGENCY: Centers for Disease Control and
that action as ‘‘RC’’ (Required for obtaining approval of an AMOC, provided Prevention, HHS.
Compliance), this AD requires repair as the procedures and tests identified as RC can
specified in this paragraph. Repair of an ACTION: Denial of petition for addition of
be done and the airplane can be put back in
airplane as required by this paragraph does an airworthy condition. Any substitutions or a health condition.
not constitute terminating action for the changes to procedures or tests identified as
repetitive inspections required by paragraph SUMMARY: On September 29, 2016, the
RC require approval of an AMOC.
(g) of this AD for that airplane, unless Administrator of the World Trade
specified otherwise in the repair instructions (j) Related Information Center (WTC) Health Program received
approved by the Manager, International a petition to add autoimmune diseases,
Branch, ANM–116, Transport Airplane (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing
Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA including rheumatoid arthritis, to the
Directorate, FAA; or EASA; or Airbus’s EASA
Airworthiness Directive 2016–0146, dated List of WTC-Related Health Conditions
DOA.
July 20, 2016, for related information. This (List). Upon reviewing the information
(i) Other FAA AD Provisions provided by the petitioner, the
MCAI may be found in the AD docket on the
The following provisions also apply to this Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by Administrator has determined that
AD: searching for and locating Docket No. FAA– Petition 014 is not substantially
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance 2016–9571. different from Petitions 007, 008, 009,
(AMOCs): The Manager, International 011, and 013, which also requested the
(2) For service information identified in
Branch, ANM–116, Transport Airplane
this AD, contact Airworthiness Office—EIAS, addition of autoimmune diseases,
Directorate, FAA, has the authority to
approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested 1 Rond Point Maurice Bellonte, 31707 including various subtypes. The
using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone +33 5 61 Administrator has published responses
In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61 93 44 51; email to the five previous petitions in the
request to your principal inspector or local account.airworth-eas@airbus.com; Internet Federal Register and has determined
Flight Standards District Office, as http://www.airbus.com. You may view this that Petition 014 does not provide
appropriate. If sending information directly service information at the FAA, Transport additional evidence of a causal
to the International Branch, send it to ATTN: Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., relationship between 9/11 exposures
Sanjay Ralhan, Aerospace Engineer,
Renton, WA. For information on the and autoimmune diseases, including
International Branch, ANM–116, Transport
Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind availability of this material at the FAA, call rheumatoid arthritis. Accordingly, the
Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356; 425–227–1221. Administrator finds that insufficient
telephone 425–227–1405; fax 425–227–1149. evidence exists to request a
Information may be emailed to: 9-ANM-116- Issued in Renton, Washington, on January recommendation of the WTC Health
AMOC-REQUESTS@faa.gov. Before using 11, 2017. Program Scientific/Technical Advisory
any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate Michael Kaszycki, Committee (STAC), to publish a
principal inspector, or lacking a principal Acting Manager, Transport Airplane proposed rule, or to publish a
inspector, the manager of the local flight determination not to publish a proposed
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
standards district office/certificate holding
district office. [FR Doc. 2017–03031 Filed 2–17–17; 8:45 am] rule.
rmajette on DSK2TPTVN1PROD with PROPOSALS
(2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any BILLING CODE 4910–13–P DATES: The Administrator of the WTC
requirement in this AD to obtain corrective Health Program is denying this petition
actions from a manufacturer, the action must for the addition of a health condition as
be accomplished using a method approved of February 21, 2017.
by the Manager, International Branch, ANM–
116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
the EASA; or Airbus’s EASA DOA. If Rachel Weiss, Program Analyst, 1090
approved by the DOA, the approval must Tusculum Avenue, MS: C–46,
include the DOA-authorized signature. Cincinnati, OH 45226; telephone (855)
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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 April 7, 2017. | |
| Contact | Sanjay Ralhan, Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; telephone 425-227-1405; fax 425-227-1149. | |
| FR Citation | 82 FR 11162 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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