82 FR 1175 - Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 3 (January 5, 2017)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 3 (January 5, 2017)
| Page Range | 1175-1179 | |
| FR Document | 2016-30411 |
[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 3 (Thursday, January 5, 2017)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 1175-1179] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2016-30411] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2016-7424; Directorate Identifier 2015-NM-173-AD; Amendment 39-18756; AD 2016-25-30] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of Transportation (DOT). ACTION: Final rule. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Airbus Model A330-200, -200 Freighter, and -300 series airplanes; and Model A340-200, -300, -500, and -600 series airplanes. This AD was prompted by certain anomalies of the flight guidance computers. We are issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products. DATES: This AD is effective February 9, 2017. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of certain publications listed in this AD as of February 9, 2017. ADDRESSES: For service information identified in this final rule, 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. It is also available on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2016-7424. 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- 7424; 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 AD, the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and other information. The street address for the Docket Office (telephone: 800-647-5527) is Docket Management Facility, U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 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: Discussion We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR part 39 by adding an AD that would [[Page 1176]] apply to all Airbus Model A330-200, -200 Freighter, and -300 series airplanes; and Model A340-200, -300, -500, and -600 series airplanes. The NPRM published in the Federal Register on July 7, 2016 (81 FR 44235) (``the NPRM''). The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical Agent for the Member States of the European Union, has issued EASA AD 2015-0124R2, dated August 31, 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, -200 Freighter, and -300 series airplanes; and Model A340-200, -300, -500, and -600 series airplanes. The MCAI states: It was determined that, when there are significant differences between all airspeed sources, the flight controls of an Airbus A330 or A340 aeroplane will revert to alternate law, the autopilot (AP) and the auto-thrust (A/THR) automatically disconnect, and the Flight Director (FD) bars are automatically removed. Further analyses have shown that, after such an event, if two airspeed sources become similar while still erroneous, the flight guidance computers will display the FD bars again, and enable the re-engagement of AP and A/ THR. However, in some cases, the AP orders may be inappropriate, such as an abrupt pitch command. This condition, if not corrected, may, under specific circumstances, result in reduced control of the aeroplane. In order to prevent such events, EASA issued AD 2010-0271 [which corresponds to FAA AD 2011-02-09, Amendment 39-16583 (76 FR 4219, January 25, 2011)] to require an amendment of the Airplane Flight Manual (AFM) to ensure that flight crews apply the appropriate operational procedure. Since EASA AD 2010-0271 was issued, new Flight Control Primary Computer (FCPC) software standards were developed that inhibit autopilot engagement under unreliable airspeed conditions. Consequently, EASA issued AD 2011-0199 (later revised) [which corresponds to FAA AD 2013-19-14, Amendment 39-17596 (78 FR 68347, November 14, 2013)] for A330 and A340-200/300 aeroplanes, and [EASA] AD 2013-0107 [which also corresponds to FAA AD 2013-19-14] for A340- 500/600 aeroplanes, to require a software standard upgrade of the three FCPCs by either modification or replacement. Since EASA AD 2011-0199R1 and [EASA] AD 2013-0107 were issued, new FCPC software standards were developed to correct aeroplane behaviour in case of undetected erroneous (Radio Altimeter) RA information and to introduce other improvements. In addition, the new FCPC software standards also implement enhanced Angle of Attack (AOA) monitoring in order to better detect cases of AOA blockage, including multiple AOA blockage. Prompted by these developments, EASA issued AD 2015-0124 (later revised) to require the latest software standard upgrade of the three FCPCs, either by modification or replacement. At the time, some of the Airbus SBs as specified in Table 1 (originally, Appendix 1) of this [EASA] AD were not yet available. Since EASA AD 2015-0124R1 was issued, Airbus published SB A340- 27-5064, and for this reason, this [EASA] AD is revised to introduce the date of publication of this SB. This [EASA] AD also contains some editorial changes to meet the latest [EASA] AD writing standards, without changes to the technical content. There is still one SB that remains unavailable at this time. It is expected that this [EASA] AD will be revised again when this SB is published. 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- 7424. Comments We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing this AD. The following presents the comments received on the NPRM and the FAA's response to each comment. Support for the NPRM The Air Line Pilots Association, International stated that it had no objection to the NPRM. Request To Include Certain Service Information in the NPRM Airbus requested that Airbus Service Bulletin A340-27-5064, dated June 1, 2016, (``SB A340-27-5064, Revision 0''), which is applicable to Airbus Model A340-500 and -600 series airplanes, be included in the NPRM. Airbus noted that SB A340-27-5064, Revision 0, was issued after the NPRM was published and that EASA planned to issue a revision to EASA AD 2015-0124R1, dated February 2, 2016, to include SB A340-27- 5064, Revision 0. We agree with the commenter's request to include SB A340-27-5064, Revision 0, in this final rule. Paragraph (g) of the proposed AD instructed operators of Model A340-500 and -600 series airplanes to upgrade the three FCPCs in accordance with a method approved by the Manager, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or EASA; or Airbus's EASA Design Organization Approval (DOA). Now that SB A340-27-5064, Revision 0, is available, we have revised paragraph (g) of this AD to require the upgrade to be done in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of the applicable service information specified in paragraphs (h)(1), (h)(2), (h)(3), (h)(4), and (h)(5) of this AD. We have added a new paragraph (h)(5) to this AD, which identifies the service information for Model A340-541 and A340-642 series airplanes with hardware standard FCPC 2K2 as Airbus Service Bulletin A340-27-5064, dated June 1, 2016. In addition, the commenter is correct that EASA has revised AD 2015-0124 R1, dated February 2, 2016, to include SB A340-27-5064, Revision 0. We have revised the Discussion section of this final rule and paragraph (p)(1), Related Information, of this AD to refer to the revised EASA AD 2015-0124R2, dated August 31, 2016. Request To Include Certain Airplane Models in the NPRM Airbus stated that the NPRM addressed Model A330-200, -200 Freighter, and -300 series airplanes; and Model A340-200 and -300 airplanes; but not Model A340-500 and -600 series airplanes. Airbus commented that there were inconsistencies in the NPRM because if Model A340-500 and -600 series airplanes are not included in the applicability then paragraph (l) of the NPRM was incorrect because it referred to AD 2013-19-14, which includes all Model A340-541 and -642 airplanes in its applicability. We infer that Airbus is requesting that Model A340-541 and -642 airplanes be included in the applicability of the NPRM, or requesting that this AD be revised to remove all text that is associated with Model A340-541 and -642 airplanes. We agree to clarify. Model A340-541 and -642 airplanes were included in the applicability of the proposed AD and continue to be included in the applicability of this AD. The SUMMARY section of the NPRM included Model A340-500 and -600 series airplanes, and paragraphs (c)(6) and (c)(7) of the proposed AD included Model A340-541 and -642 airplanes, respectively. In addition, paragraph (g) of the proposed AD specified that operators of Model A340-500 and -600 airplanes must upgrade the FCPCs in accordance with a method approved by the Manager, International Branch, ANM-116 Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or the EASA; or Airbus's EASA DOA. For clarification we have revised the header of paragraph (g) of this AD to include Model A340-500 and -600 series airplanes. Conclusion We reviewed the relevant data, considered the comments received, and determined that air safety and the public interest require adopting this AD with the changes described previously and minor editorial changes. We have determined that these minor changes: [[Page 1177]]Are consistent with the intent that was proposed in the NPRM for correcting the unsafe condition; and Do not add any additional burden upon the public than was already proposed in the NPRM. We also determined that these changes will not increase the economic burden on any operator or increase the scope of this AD. Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 We reviewed the following service information: Airbus Service Bulletin A330-27-3205, Revision 02, dated March 23, 2016. Airbus Service Bulletin A330-27-3207, dated June 30, 2015. Airbus Service Bulletin A340-27-4195, dated November 24, 2015. Airbus Service Bulletin A340-27-4196, dated November 24, 2015. Airbus Service Bulletin A340-27-5064, dated June 1, 2016. The service information describes procedures for upgrading (replacing or modifying) the software standards for the FCPCs. These documents are distinct since they apply to different airplane models. This service information is reasonably available because the interested parties have access to it through their normal course of business or by the means identified in the ADDRESSES section. Costs of Compliance We estimate that this AD affects 92 airplanes of U.S. registry. We estimate the following costs to comply with this AD: Estimated Costs ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cost per Cost on U.S. Action Labor cost Parts cost product operators ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Modification/replacement.......... 3 work-hours x $85 Not available....... $255 $23,460 per hour = $255. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- According to the manufacturer, some of the costs of this AD may be covered under warranty, thereby reducing the cost impact on affected individuals. We do not control warranty coverage for affected individuals. As a result, we have included all costs in our cost estimate. Authority for This Rulemaking Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the authority of the FAA Administrator. ``Subtitle VII: Aviation Programs,'' describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's authority. We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in ``Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: General requirements.'' Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this rulemaking action. Regulatory Findings We determined that this AD will not have federalism implications under Executive Order 13132. This AD will not have a substantial direct effect on the States, on the relationship between the national government and the States, or on the distribution of power and responsibilities among the various levels of government. For the reasons discussed above, I certify that this AD: 1. Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive Order 12866; 2. Is not a ``significant rule'' under the DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); 3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska; and 4. Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by reference, Safety. Adoption of the Amendment Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator, the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows: PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES 0 1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows: Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. Sec. 39.13 [Amended] 0 2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness directive (AD): 2016-25-30 Airbus: Amendment 39-18756; Docket No. FAA-2016-7424; Directorate Identifier 2015-NM-173-AD. (a) Effective Date This AD is effective February 9, 2017. (b) Affected ADs This AD affects the ADs identified in paragraphs (b)(1), (b)(2), (b)(3), and (b)(4) of this AD: (1) AD 2012-08-02, Amendment 39-17018 (77 FR 24829, April 26, 2012) (``AD 2012-08-02''). (2) AD 2013-03-06, Amendment 39-17341 (78 FR 15279, March 11, 2013) (``AD 2013-03-06''). (3) AD 2013-05-08, Amendment 39-17380 (78 FR 27015, May 9, 2013; corrected August 29, 2013 (78 FR 53237)) (``AD 2013-05-08''). (4) AD 2013-19-14, Amendment 39-17596 (78 FR 68347, November 14, 2013) (``AD 2013-19-14''). (c) Applicability This AD applies to the Airbus airplanes, certificated in any category, identified in paragraphs (c)(1) through (c)(7) of this AD, all manufacturer serial numbers. (1) Model A330-223F and -243F airplanes. (2) Model A330-201, -202, -203, -223, and -243 airplanes. (3) Model A330-301, -302, -303, -321, -322, -323, -341, -342, and -343 airplanes. (4) Model A340-211, -212, and -213 airplanes. (5) Model A340-311, -312, and -313 airplanes. (6) Model A340-541 airplanes. (7) Model A340-642 airplanes. (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 27, Flight Controls. (e) Reason This AD was prompted by a determination that, due to significant differences among all airspeed sources, the flight controls will revert to alternate law, the autopilot (AP) and the auto-thrust (A/ THR) will automatically disconnect, and the flight director (FD) bars will be automatically removed. Then, if two airspeed sources become similar while still erroneous, the flight guidance computers will display the FD bars again, and enable the re-engagement of the AP and A/THR. In some [[Page 1178]] cases, however, the AP orders may be inappropriate, such as a possible abrupt pitch command. We are issuing this AD to prevent AP engagement under unreliable airspeed conditions, which could result in reduced control of the airplane. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) New Software Standard Upgrade for Model A330 Series Airplanes, and Model A340-200, -300, -500, and -600 Series Airplanes At the applicable time specified in table 1 to paragraph (g) of this AD: Upgrade (by modification or replacement, as applicable) the three flight control primary computers (FCPCs), as specified in table 1 to paragraph (g) of this AD, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of the applicable service information specified in paragraphs (h)(1), (h)(2), (h)(3), (h)(4), and (h)(5) of this AD. Table 1 to Paragraph (g) of This AD--Software Standard Updates and Compliance Times ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Compliance time Software standard Hardware standard after effective date of this AD ------------------------------------------------------------------------ P13/M22......................... FCPC 2K2.......... Within 9 months. P14/M23......................... FCPC 2K1.......... Within 9 months. M23............................. FCPC 2K0.......... Within 9 months. L24............................. FCPC 2K1 or 2K0... Within 15 months. L23............................. FCPC 2K2.......... Within 15 months. W13............................. FCPC 2K2.......... Within 15 months. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ (h) Service Information For the upgrade required by paragraph (g) of this AD, applicable service information is identified in paragraphs (h)(1), (h)(2), (h)(3), (h)(4), and (h)(5) of this AD. (1) For Model A330 airplanes with hardware standard FCPC 2K2: Airbus Service Bulletin A330-27-3205, Revision 02, dated March 23, 2016. (2) For Model A330 airplanes with hardware standard FCPC 2K1 or FCPC 2K0: Airbus Service Bulletin A330-27-3207, dated June 30, 2015. (3) For Model A340-200 and -300 series airplanes with hardware standard FCPC 2K0 or FCPC 2K1: Airbus Service Bulletin A340-27-4195, dated November 24, 2015. (4) For Model A340-200 and -300 series airplanes with hardware standard FCPC 2K2: Airbus Service Bulletin A340-27-4196, dated November 24, 2015. (5) For Model A340-500 and A340-600 series airplanes with hardware standard FCPC 2K2: Airbus Service Bulletin A340-27-5064, dated June 1, 2016. (i) Removal of Certain Airplane Flight Manual (AFM) Requirements After accomplishing the FCPC upgrade required by paragraph (g) of this AD, the AFM operational procedures required by the AFM revisions identified in paragraphs (i)(1), (i)(2), and (i)(3) of this AD are no longer required and can be removed from the AFM for that airplane only. (1) The AFM revision required by paragraph (g) of AD 2013-19-14. (2) The AFM revision required by paragraph (h) of AD 2013-19-14. (3) The AFM revision required by paragraph (g) of AD 2013-03-06. (j) Removal of Certain Other AFM Requirements Accomplishing the FCPC upgrade required by paragraph (g) of this AD terminates the dispatch limitations required by paragraphs (g), (h), and (i) of AD 2012-08-02 for that airplane only, and after accomplishing the FCPC upgrade, those dispatch limitations can be removed from the AFM for that airplane only. (k) Certain Actions Required by AD 2013-05-08 Affected by This AD Accomplishing the FCPC upgrade required by paragraph (g) this AD constitutes compliance with the requirements of paragraph (l) and paragraphs (o)(1) through (o)(4) of AD 2013-05-08. (l) Certain Actions Required by AD 2013-19-14 Affected by This AD Accomplishing the FCPC upgrade required by paragraph (g) this AD constitutes compliance with the requirements of paragraphs (i) and (j) of AD 2013-19-14. (m) Airplanes Excluded From Certain Requirements For Airbus Model A330 series airplanes having Airbus Modification 202680 (installation of FCPC 2K2 with software standard P13/M22) incorporated in production: The actions specified in paragraph (g) of this AD are not required, provided it can be positively determined that since the date of issuance of the original certificate of airworthiness or the original export certificate of airworthiness, no FCPC has been replaced on that airplane with an FCPC having an earlier standard. (n) Credit for Previous Actions This paragraph provides credit for the actions required by paragraph (g) of this AD, if those actions were performed before the effective date of this AD using Airbus Service Bulletin A330-27- 3205, dated March 9, 2015; or Airbus Service Bulletin A330-27-3205, Revision 01, dated July 3, 2015. (o) Other FAA AD Provisions The following provisions also apply to this AD: (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your request to your principal inspector or local Flight Standards District Office, as appropriate. If sending information directly to the International Branch, send it to ATTN: 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. (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any requirement in this AD to obtain corrective actions from a manufacturer, the action must be accomplished using a method approved by the Manager, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or EASA; or Airbus's EASA DOA. If approved by the DOA, the approval must include the DOA-authorized signature. (3) Required for Compliance (RC): If any service information contains procedures or tests that are identified as RC, those procedures and tests must be done to comply with this AD; any procedures or tests that are not identified as RC are recommended. Those procedures and tests that are not identified as RC may be deviated from using accepted methods in accordance with the operator's maintenance or inspection program without obtaining approval of an AMOC, provided the procedures and tests identified as RC can be done and the airplane can be put back in an airworthy condition. Any substitutions or changes to procedures or tests identified as RC require approval of an AMOC. (p) Related Information (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA AD 2015-0124R2, dated August 31, 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-2016-7424. [[Page 1179]] (2) Service information identified in this AD that is not incorporated by reference is available at the addresses specified in paragraphs (q)(3) and (q)(4) of this AD. (q) 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 Service Bulletin A330-27-3205, Revision 02, dated March 23, 2016. (ii) Airbus Service Bulletin A330-27-3207, dated June 30, 2015. (iii) Airbus Service Bulletin A340-27-4195, dated November 24, 2015. (iv) Airbus Service Bulletin A340-27-4196, dated November 24, 2015. (v) Airbus Service Bulletin A340-27-5064, dated June 1, 2016. (3) 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. (4) You may view this service information at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 425-227-1221. (5) You may view this service information that is incorporated by reference at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For information on the availability of this material at NARA, call 202-741-6030, or go to: http://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html. Issued in Renton, Washington, on December 7, 2016. Dionne Palermo, Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2016-30411 Filed 1-4-17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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the documents in paragraphs (f)(1)(i) and (ii) (2) You must use this service information SUMMARY: We are adopting a new
of this AD because deviations from the type as applicable to do the actions required by airworthiness directive (AD) for all
design in critical locations could make the this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. Airbus Model A330–200, –200
airplane ineligible for this life extension. (i) STRUCTURAL, COMPONENT AND
Freighter, and –300 series airplanes; and
(4) If no compliance time is specified in the MISCELLANEOUS—AIRWORTHINESS
documents listed in paragraphs (f)(1)(i) and LIMITATIONS, Data module code 12–A–04– Model A340–200, –300, –500, and –600
(ii) of this AD when doing any corrective 00–00–00A–000A–A, dated July 12, 2016, of series airplanes. This AD was prompted
actions where discrepancies are found as the Pilatus Model type—PC–12, PC–12/45, by certain anomalies of the flight
required in paragraph (f)(2)(iii) of this AD, do PC–12/47 MSN–101–888, Aircraft guidance computers. We are issuing this
these corrective actions before further flight Maintenance Manual (AMM), Document No. AD to address the unsafe condition on
after doing the applicable maintenance task. 02049, 12–A–AM–00–00–00–I, revision 32, these products.
(5) During the accomplishment of the dated July 18, 2016. DATES: This AD is effective February 9,
actions required in paragraph (f)(2) of this (ii) STRUCTURAL AND COMPONENT
2017.
AD, including all subparagraphs, if a LIMITATIONS—AIRWORTHINESS
LIMITATIONS, Data module code 12–B–04–
The Director of the Federal Register
discrepancy is found that is not identified in
the documents listed in paragraphs (f)(1)(i) 00–00–00A–000A–A, dated July 19, 2016, of approved the incorporation by reference
and (ii) of this AD, before further flight after the Pilatus Model type—PC–12/47E MSN– of certain publications listed in this AD
finding the discrepancy, contact PILATUS 1001–UP, Aircraft Maintenance Manual as of February 9, 2017.
AIRCRAFT LTD. at the address specified in (AMM), Document No. 02300, 12–B–AM–00– ADDRESSES: For service information
paragraph (h) of this AD for a repair scheme 00–00–I, revision 15, dated July 30, 2016. identified in this final rule, contact
and incorporate that repair scheme. (3) For PILATUS AIRCRAFT LTD. service Airbus SAS, Airworthiness Office—
(6) Before or upon accumulating 6 years information identified in this AD, contact
EAL, 1 Rond Point Maurice Bellonte,
time-in-service (TIS) on the MLG attachment PILATUS AIRCRAFT LTD., Customer Service
Manager, CH–6371 STANS, Switzerland; 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France;
bolts or within the next 3 months TIS after
February 9, 2017 (the effective date of this telephone: +41 (0) 41 619 33 33; fax: +41 (0) telephone: +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax: +33
AD), whichever occurs later, inspect the MLB 41 619 73 11; Internet: http://www.pilatus- 5 61 93 45 80; email:
attachment bolts for cracks and corrosion and aircraft.com or email: SupportPC12@pilatus- airworthiness.A330-A340@airbus.com;
before further flight take all necessary aircraft.com. Internet: http://www.airbus.com. You
corrective actions. (4) You may view this service information may view this referenced service
at FAA, FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, information at the FAA, Transport
(g) Other FAA AD Provisions 901 Locust, Kansas City, Missouri 64106. For Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue
The following provisions also apply to this information on the availability of this
SW., Renton, WA. For information on
AD: material at the FAA, call (816) 329–4148. In
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance addition, you can access this service the availability of this material at the
(AMOCs): The Manager, Standards Office, information on the Internet at http:// FAA, call 425–227–1221. It is also
FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs www.regulations.gov by searching for and available on the Internet at http://
for this AD, if requested using the procedures locating Docket No. FAA–2016–7003. www.regulations.gov by searching for
found in 14 CFR 39.19. Send information to (5) You may view this service information and locating Docket No. FAA–2016–
ATTN: Doug Rudolph, Aerospace Engineer, that is incorporated by reference at the 7424.
FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust, National Archives and Records
Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri 64106; Administration (NARA). For information on Examining the AD Docket
telephone: (816) 329–4059; fax: (816) 329– the availability of this material at NARA, call You may examine the AD docket on
4090; email: doug.rudolph@faa.gov. 202–741–6030, or go to: http:// the Internet at http://
(i) Before using any approved AMOC on www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-
any airplane to which the AMOC applies, locations.html.
www.regulations.gov by searching for
notify your appropriate principal inspector and locating Docket No. FAA–2016–
Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on 7424; or in person at the Docket
(PI) in the FAA Flight Standards District
December 21, 2016. Management Facility between 9 a.m.
Office (FSDO), or lacking a PI, your local
FSDO. Melvin Johnson, and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
(ii) AMOCs approved for AD 2014–22–01, Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate, except Federal holidays. The AD docket
39–18005 (79 FR 67343, November 13, 2014) Aircraft Certification Service. contains this AD, the regulatory
are not approved as AMOCs for this AD. [FR Doc. 2016–31600 Filed 1–4–17; 8:45 am] evaluation, any comments received, and
(2) Airworthy Product: For any requirement BILLING CODE 4910–13–P other information. The street address for
in this AD to obtain corrective actions from
a manufacturer or other source, use these
the Docket Office (telephone: 800–647–
actions if they are FAA-approved. Corrective 5527) is Docket Management Facility,
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION U.S. Department of Transportation,
actions are considered FAA-approved if they
are approved by the State of Design Authority Docket Operations, M–30, West
Federal Aviation Administration Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140,
(or their delegated agent). You are required
to assure the product is airworthy before it 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
is returned to service. 14 CFR Part 39 Washington, DC 20590.
(h) Related Information [Docket No. FAA–2016–7424; Directorate FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Refer to MCAI European Aviation Safety Identifier 2015–NM–173–AD; Amendment Vladimir Ulyanov, Aerospace Engineer,
Agency (EASA) AD No. 2016–0083, dated 39–18756; AD 2016–25–30] International Branch, ANM 116,
April 28, 2016, for related information. You Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA,
may examine the MCAI on the Internet at RIN 2120–AA64 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA
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https://www.regulations.gov/ 98057–3356; telephone: 425–227–1138;
document?D=FAA-2016-7003-0002. Airworthiness Directives; Airbus fax: 425–227–1149.
Airplanes
(i) Material Incorporated by Reference SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
(1) The Director of the Federal Register AGENCY: Federal Aviation Discussion
approved the incorporation by reference Administration (FAA), Department of
(IBR) of the service information listed in this Transportation (DOT). We issued a notice of proposed
paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
ACTION: Final rule.
part 51. part 39 by adding an AD that would
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apply to all Airbus Model A330–200, of the three FCPCs, either by modification or Model A340–541 and A340–642 series
–200 Freighter, and –300 series replacement. At the time, some of the Airbus airplanes with hardware standard FCPC
airplanes; and Model A340–200, –300, SBs as specified in Table 1 (originally, 2K2 as Airbus Service Bulletin A340–
Appendix 1) of this [EASA] AD were not yet
–500, and –600 series airplanes. The 27–5064, dated June 1, 2016.
available.
NPRM published in the Federal Since EASA AD 2015–0124R1 was issued, In addition, the commenter is correct
Register on July 7, 2016 (81 FR 44235) Airbus published SB A340–27–5064, and for that EASA has revised AD 2015–0124
(‘‘the NPRM’’). this reason, this [EASA] AD is revised to R1, dated February 2, 2016, to include
The European Aviation Safety Agency introduce the date of publication of this SB. SB A340–27–5064, Revision 0. We have
(EASA), which is the Technical Agent This [EASA] AD also contains some editorial revised the Discussion section of this
for the Member States of the European changes to meet the latest [EASA] AD writing final rule and paragraph (p)(1), Related
Union, has issued EASA AD 2015– standards, without changes to the technical Information, of this AD to refer to the
0124R2, dated August 31, 2016 (referred content. revised EASA AD 2015–0124R2, dated
to after this as the Mandatory There is still one SB that remains
unavailable at this time. It is expected that
August 31, 2016.
Continuing Airworthiness Information,
this [EASA] AD will be revised again when Request To Include Certain Airplane
or ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe this SB is published.
condition for all Airbus Model A330– Models in the NPRM
200, –200 Freighter, and –300 series You may examine the MCAI in the Airbus stated that the NPRM
airplanes; and Model A340–200, –300, AD docket on the Internet at http:// addressed Model A330–200, –200
–500, and –600 series airplanes. The www.regulations.gov by searching for Freighter, and –300 series airplanes; and
MCAI states: and locating Docket No. FAA–2016– Model A340–200 and –300 airplanes;
7424. but not Model A340–500 and –600
It was determined that, when there are
significant differences between all airspeed Comments series airplanes. Airbus commented that
sources, the flight controls of an Airbus A330 there were inconsistencies in the NPRM
or A340 aeroplane will revert to alternate We gave the public the opportunity to
because if Model A340–500 and –600
law, the autopilot (AP) and the auto-thrust participate in developing this AD. The
series airplanes are not included in the
(A/THR) automatically disconnect, and the following presents the comments
applicability then paragraph (l) of the
Flight Director (FD) bars are automatically received on the NPRM and the FAA’s
removed. Further analyses have shown that, NPRM was incorrect because it referred
response to each comment.
after such an event, if two airspeed sources to AD 2013–19–14, which includes all
become similar while still erroneous, the Support for the NPRM Model A340–541 and –642 airplanes in
flight guidance computers will display the The Air Line Pilots Association, its applicability.
FD bars again, and enable the re-engagement We infer that Airbus is requesting that
of AP and A/THR. However, in some cases, International stated that it had no
objection to the NPRM. Model A340–541 and –642 airplanes be
the AP orders may be inappropriate, such as
an abrupt pitch command. included in the applicability of the
Request To Include Certain Service NPRM, or requesting that this AD be
This condition, if not corrected, may,
under specific circumstances, result in
Information in the NPRM revised to remove all text that is
reduced control of the aeroplane. Airbus requested that Airbus Service associated with Model A340–541 and
In order to prevent such events, EASA Bulletin A340–27–5064, dated June 1, –642 airplanes.
issued AD 2010–0271 [which corresponds to 2016, (‘‘SB A340–27–5064, Revision 0’’), We agree to clarify. Model A340–541
FAA AD 2011–02–09, Amendment 39–16583 and –642 airplanes were included in the
which is applicable to Airbus Model
(76 FR 4219, January 25, 2011)] to require an
amendment of the Airplane Flight Manual A340–500 and –600 series airplanes, be applicability of the proposed AD and
(AFM) to ensure that flight crews apply the included in the NPRM. Airbus noted continue to be included in the
appropriate operational procedure. that SB A340–27–5064, Revision 0, was applicability of this AD. The SUMMARY
Since EASA AD 2010–0271 was issued, issued after the NPRM was published section of the NPRM included Model
new Flight Control Primary Computer (FCPC) and that EASA planned to issue a A340–500 and –600 series airplanes,
software standards were developed that revision to EASA AD 2015–0124R1, and paragraphs (c)(6) and (c)(7) of the
inhibit autopilot engagement under dated February 2, 2016, to include SB proposed AD included Model A340–541
unreliable airspeed conditions. and –642 airplanes, respectively. In
A340–27–5064, Revision 0.
Consequently, EASA issued AD 2011–0199
(later revised) [which corresponds to FAA
We agree with the commenter’s addition, paragraph (g) of the proposed
AD 2013–19–14, Amendment 39–17596 (78 request to include SB A340–27–5064, AD specified that operators of Model
FR 68347, November 14, 2013)] for A330 and Revision 0, in this final rule. Paragraph A340–500 and –600 airplanes must
A340–200/300 aeroplanes, and [EASA] AD (g) of the proposed AD instructed upgrade the FCPCs in accordance with
2013–0107 [which also corresponds to FAA operators of Model A340–500 and –600 a method approved by the Manager,
AD 2013–19–14] for A340–500/600 series airplanes to upgrade the three International Branch, ANM–116
aeroplanes, to require a software standard FCPCs in accordance with a method Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or
upgrade of the three FCPCs by either approved by the Manager, International the EASA; or Airbus’s EASA DOA. For
modification or replacement.
Since EASA AD 2011–0199R1 and [EASA]
Branch, ANM–116, Transport Airplane clarification we have revised the header
AD 2013–0107 were issued, new FCPC Directorate, FAA; or EASA; or Airbus’s of paragraph (g) of this AD to include
software standards were developed to correct EASA Design Organization Approval Model A340–500 and –600 series
aeroplane behaviour in case of undetected (DOA). Now that SB A340–27–5064, airplanes.
erroneous (Radio Altimeter) RA information Revision 0, is available, we have revised
Conclusion
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and to introduce other improvements. In paragraph (g) of this AD to require the
addition, the new FCPC software standards upgrade to be done in accordance with We reviewed the relevant data,
also implement enhanced Angle of Attack the Accomplishment Instructions of the considered the comments received, and
(AOA) monitoring in order to better detect
cases of AOA blockage, including multiple
applicable service information specified determined that air safety and the
AOA blockage. in paragraphs (h)(1), (h)(2), (h)(3), (h)(4), public interest require adopting this AD
Prompted by these developments, EASA and (h)(5) of this AD. We have added a with the changes described previously
issued AD 2015–0124 (later revised) to new paragraph (h)(5) to this AD, which and minor editorial changes. We have
require the latest software standard upgrade identifies the service information for determined that these minor changes:
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• Are consistent with the intent that • Airbus Service Bulletin A330–27– distinct since they apply to different
was proposed in the NPRM for 3205, Revision 02, dated March 23, airplane models. This service
correcting the unsafe condition; and 2016. information is reasonably available
• Do not add any additional burden • Airbus Service Bulletin A330–27– because the interested parties have
upon the public than was already 3207, dated June 30, 2015. access to it through their normal course
proposed in the NPRM. • Airbus Service Bulletin A340–27– of business or by the means identified
We also determined that these 4195, dated November 24, 2015. in the ADDRESSES section.
changes will not increase the economic • Airbus Service Bulletin A340–27–
burden on any operator or increase the 4196, dated November 24, 2015. Costs of Compliance
scope of this AD. • Airbus Service Bulletin A340–27–
5064, dated June 1, 2016. We estimate that this AD affects 92
Related Service Information Under 1 The service information describes airplanes of U.S. registry.
CFR Part 51 procedures for upgrading (replacing or We estimate the following costs to
We reviewed the following service modifying) the software standards for comply with this AD:
information: the FCPCs. These documents are
ESTIMATED COSTS
Cost per Cost on U.S.
Action Labor cost Parts cost product operators
Modification/replacement ................ 3 work-hours × $85 per hour = Not available .................................. $255 $23,460
$255.
According to the manufacturer, some For the reasons discussed above, I (b) Affected ADs
of the costs of this AD may be covered certify that this AD: This AD affects the ADs identified in
under warranty, thereby reducing the 1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory paragraphs (b)(1), (b)(2), (b)(3), and (b)(4) of
cost impact on affected individuals. We action’’ under Executive Order 12866; this AD:
do not control warranty coverage for (1) AD 2012–08–02, Amendment 39–17018
2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the (77 FR 24829, April 26, 2012) (‘‘AD 2012–08–
affected individuals. As a result, we DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures 02’’).
have included all costs in our cost (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); (2) AD 2013–03–06, Amendment 39–17341
estimate. (78 FR 15279, March 11, 2013) (‘‘AD 2013–
3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in
Authority for This Rulemaking 03–06’’).
Alaska; and (3) AD 2013–05–08, Amendment 39–17380
Title 49 of the United States Code 4. Will not have a significant (78 FR 27015, May 9, 2013; corrected August
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue economic impact, positive or negative, 29, 2013 (78 FR 53237)) (‘‘AD 2013–05–08’’).
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, on a substantial number of small entities (4) AD 2013–19–14, Amendment 39–17596
under the criteria of the Regulatory (78 FR 68347, November 14, 2013) (‘‘AD
section 106, describes the authority of 2013–19–14’’).
the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII: Flexibility Act.
Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more (c) Applicability
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
detail the scope of the Agency’s This AD applies to the Airbus airplanes,
authority. Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation certificated in any category, identified in
safety, Incorporation by reference, paragraphs (c)(1) through (c)(7) of this AD, all
We are issuing this rulemaking under
Safety. manufacturer serial numbers.
the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII, (1) Model A330–223F and –243F airplanes.
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: Adoption of the Amendment (2) Model A330–201, –202, –203, –223, and
General requirements.’’ Under that –243 airplanes.
section, Congress charges the FAA with Accordingly, under the authority (3) Model A330–301, –302, –303, –321,
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in delegated to me by the Administrator, –322, –323, –341, –342, and –343 airplanes.
air commerce by prescribing regulations the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as (4) Model A340–211, –212, and –213
for practices, methods, and procedures follows: airplanes.
(5) Model A340–311, –312, and –313
the Administrator finds necessary for airplanes.
safety in air commerce. This regulation PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
(6) Model A340–541 airplanes.
is within the scope of that authority DIRECTIVES (7) Model A340–642 airplanes.
because it addresses an unsafe condition
■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 (d) Subject
that is likely to exist or develop on
products identified in this rulemaking continues to read as follows: Air Transport Association (ATA) of
America Code 27, Flight Controls.
action. Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
(e) Reason
Regulatory Findings § 39.13 [Amended]
This AD was prompted by a determination
We determined that this AD will not ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding that, due to significant differences among all
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have federalism implications under airspeed sources, the flight controls will
the following new airworthiness
Executive Order 13132. This AD will revert to alternate law, the autopilot (AP) and
directive (AD): the auto-thrust (A/THR) will automatically
not have a substantial direct effect on
2016–25–30 Airbus: Amendment 39–18756; disconnect, and the flight director (FD) bars
the States, on the relationship between will be automatically removed. Then, if two
Docket No. FAA–2016–7424; Directorate
the national government and the States, Identifier 2015–NM–173–AD. airspeed sources become similar while still
or on the distribution of power and erroneous, the flight guidance computers will
responsibilities among the various (a) Effective Date display the FD bars again, and enable the re-
levels of government. This AD is effective February 9, 2017. engagement of the AP and A/THR. In some
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(2) Service information identified in this 01 for B–N Group Ltd. Models BN–2, Discussion
AD that is not incorporated by reference is BN–2A, BN–2A–2, BN–2A–3, BN–2A–6,
available at the addresses specified in We issued a notice of proposed
BN–2A–8, BN–2A–9, BN–2A–20, BN–
paragraphs (q)(3) and (q)(4) of this AD. rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
2A–21, BN–2A–26, BN–2A–27, BN–2B–
part 39 by adding an AD that would
(q) Material Incorporated by Reference 20, BN–2B–21, BN–2B–26, BN–2B–27,
apply to B–N Group Ltd. Models BN–2,
(1) The Director of the Federal Register BN–2T–4R, BN–2T, BN2A MK. III,
BN–2A, BN–2A–2, BN–2A–3, BN–2A–6,
approved the incorporation by reference BN2A MK. III–2, and BN2A MK. III–3
BN–2A–8, BN–2A–9, BN–2A–20, BN–
(IBR) of the service information listed in this (all models on Type Certificate Data
paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR 2A–21, BN–2A–26, BN–2A–27, BN–2B–
Sheets A17EU and A29EU) airplanes.
part 51. 20, BN–2B–21, BN–2B–26, BN–2B–27,
This AD results from mandatory
(2) You must use this service information BN–2T–4R, BN–2T, BN2A MK. III,
continuing airworthiness information
as applicable to do the actions required by BN2A MK. III–2, and BN2A MK. III–3
this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise. (MCAI) originated by an aviation
(all models on Type Certificate Data
(i) Airbus Service Bulletin A330–27–3205, authority of another country to identify
Sheets A17EU and A29EU) airplanes.
Revision 02, dated March 23, 2016. and correct an unsafe condition on an
That NPRM was published in the
(ii) Airbus Service Bulletin A330–27–3207, aviation product. The MCAI describes
Federal Register on September 23, 2016
dated June 30, 2015. the unsafe condition as cracks in the
(iii) Airbus Service Bulletin A340–27– (81 FR 65581), and proposed to
inner shell of certain pitot/static
4195, dated November 24, 2015. supersede AD 2016–06–01, Amendment
pressure heads. This AD changes model
(iv) Airbus Service Bulletin A340–27– 39–18432 (81 FR 13717; March 15,
applicability due to errors found in AD
4196, dated November 24, 2015. 2016).
(v) Airbus Service Bulletin A340–27–5064, 2016–06–01. We are issuing this AD to
require actions to address the unsafe Since we issued AD 2016–06–01,
dated June 1, 2016. errors were discovered in the model
(3) For service information identified in condition on these products.
this AD, contact Airbus SAS, Airworthiness
applicability after issuance. This AD
DATES: This AD is effective February 9, adds Models BN–2T and BN–2T–4R,
Office—EAL, 1 Rond Point Maurice Bellonte, 2017.
31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone: +33 removes nonexistent Model BN2B, and
5 61 93 36 96; fax: +33 5 61 93 45 80; email: The Director of the Federal Register removes duplicate listings of BN2A and
airworthiness.A330-A340@airbus.com; approved the incorporation by reference BN2A MK.III.
Internet: http://www.airbus.com. of a certain other publication listed in The NPRM proposed to correct an
(4) You may view this service information this AD as of April 19, 2016 (81 FR unsafe condition for the specified
at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 13717; March 15, 2016). products and was based on mandatory
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For
information on the availability of this ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD continuing airworthiness information
material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221. docket on the Internet at http:// (MCAI) originated by an aviation
(5) You may view this service information www.regulations.gov by searching for authority of another country. The MCAI
that is incorporated by reference at the and locating Docket No. FAA–2016– states that:
National Archives and Records 9160; or in person at the Docket In 2005, occurrences were reported of
Administration (NARA). For information on Management Facility, U.S. Department finding cracks in the inner shell of certain
the availability of this material at NARA, call of Transportation, Docket Operations, pitot/static pressure heads, Part Number (P/
202–741–6030, or go to: http:// N) DU130–24.
M–30, West Building Ground Floor,
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr- This condition, if not detected and
locations.html. Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey
Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590. corrected, could lead to incorrect readings on
Issued in Renton, Washington, on the pressure instrumentation, e.g. altimeters,
December 7, 2016.
For service information identified in vertical speed indicators (rate-of-climb) and
this AD, contact Britten-Norman airspeed indicators, possibly resulting in
Dionne Palermo,
Aircraft Limited, Commodore House, reduced control of the aeroplane.
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Mountbatten Business Centre, Millbrook To address this potential unsafe condition,
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. B–N Group issued Service Bulletin (SB) 310
Road East, Southampton SO15 1HY,
[FR Doc. 2016–30411 Filed 1–4–17; 8:45 am] to provide inspection and test instructions.
United Kingdom; telephone: +44 20
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P 3371 4000; fax: +44 20 3371 4001; Consequently, CAA UK issued AD G–2005–
email: info@bnaircraft.com; Internet: 0034 (EASA approval 2005–6447) to require
repetitive inspections and leak tests and,
http://www.britten-norman.com/ depending on findings, accomplishment of
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION customer-support/. You may view this applicable corrective action(s).
Federal Aviation Administration referenced service information at the Subsequently, B–N Group published SB
FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 310 issue 2, prompting EASA to issue AD
14 CFR Part 39 Locust, Kansas City, Missouri 64106. 2006–0143 making reference to SB 310 at
For information on the availability of issue 2, while the publication of BNA SB 310
[Docket No. FAA–2016–9160; Directorate this material at the FAA, call (816) 329– issue 3 prompted EASA AD 2006–0143R1,
Identifier 2016–CE–022–AD; Amendment 4148. It is also available on the Internet introducing BNA modification (mod) NB–M–
39–18767; AD 2016–26–09]
at http://www.regulations.gov by 1728 (new pitot/static pressure head not
affected by the AD requirements) as optional
RIN 2120–AA64 searching for Docket No. FAA–2016– terminating action for the repetitive
9160. inspections and leak tests.
Airworthiness Directives; B–N Group Since that AD was issued, operators have
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
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Ltd. Airplanes reported a number of premature failures of
Raymond Johnston, Aerospace Engineer, the affected P/N DU130–24 pitot-static
AGENCY: Federal Aviation FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 probes.
Administration (FAA), Department of Locust, Room 301, Kansas City, Prompted by these reports, BNA issued SB
Transportation (DOT). Missouri 64106; telephone: (816) 329– 310 issue 4 to reduce the interval for the
ACTION: Final rule. 4159; fax: (816) 329–3047; email: inspections and leak tests.
raymond.johnston@faa.gov.
SUMMARY: We are superseding an The MCAI can be found in the AD
airworthiness directive (AD) 2016–06– SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: docket on the Internet at: https://
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| Category | Regulatory Information | |
| Collection | Federal Register | |
| sudoc Class | AE 2.7: GS 4.107: AE 2.106: | |
| Publisher | Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration | |
| Section | Rules and Regulations | |
| Action | Final rule. | |
| Dates | This AD is effective February 9, 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 | 82 FR 1175 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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