82 FR 12 - Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 1 (January 3, 2017)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 1 (January 3, 2017)
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| FR Document | 2016-30280 |
[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 1 (Tuesday, January 3, 2017)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 12-15] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2016-30280] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2015-3631; Directorate Identifier 2015-NM-060-AD; Amendment 39-18757; AD 2016-25-31] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of Transportation (DOT). ACTION: Final rule. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Airbus Model A330-200 and -300 series airplanes; Model A330-200 Freighter series airplanes; and Model A340-200, -300, -500, and -600 series airplanes. This AD was prompted by reports of chafed wiring at the upper left corner of the cockpit door. The affected wire bundle was not grounded on the cockpit door frame. This AD requires modifying the cockpit door frame structure, installing bonding-leads to the upper cockpit door frame, and modifying the upper cockpit door plate cover. We are issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products. DATES: This AD is effective February 7, 2017. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of certain publications listed in this AD as of February 7, 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-2015-3631. [[Page 13]] 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-2015- 3631; 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 supplemental notice of proposed rulemaking (SNPRM) to amend 14 CFR part 39 by adding an AD that would apply to certain Airbus Model A330-200 and -300 series airplanes; Model A330-200 Freighter series airplanes; and Model A340-200, -300, -500, and -600 series airplanes. The SNPRM published in the Federal Register on June 6, 2016 (81 FR 36211) (``the SNPRM''). We preceded the SNPRM with a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) that was published in the Federal Register on September 18, 2015 (80 FR 56405) (``the NPRM''). The NPRM proposed to require modifying the cockpit door frame structure, installing bonding-leads to the upper cockpit door frame, and modifying the upper cockpit door plate cover. The NPRM was prompted by reports of chafed wiring at the upper left corner of the cockpit door. The SNPRM proposed to also require, for certain airplanes, installing a noise-reduced cockpit door locking system (CDLS). We are issuing this AD to prevent electrical shock injury to persons contacting the cockpit door. The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical Agent for the Member States of the European Union, has issued EASA AD 2015-0037, dated March 2, 2015 (referred to after this as the Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or ``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for certain Airbus Model A330-200 and -300 series airplanes; Model A330-200 Freighter series airplanes; and Model A340- 200, -300, -500, and -600 series airplanes. The MCAI states: An operator has reported chafed wiring at the upper left corner of the cockpit door. The investigation concluded that the affected wire bundle, which supplies a voltage of 115V [volt] AC [alternating current], was not grounded on the cockpit door frame as part of the design of A330 and A340 aeroplanes. This condition, if not corrected, could result in injury [electrical shock], in case any person gets in contact with the door frame. Prompted by these findings, Airbus issued SB [service bulletin] A330-25-3534, SB A340-25-4349 and SB A340-25-5212 to provide instructions to modify the electrical bonding of the cockpit door. For the reasons described above, this [EASA] AD requires modification of the cockpit door frame structure, installation of bonding-leads to the upper cockpit door frame and modification of the upper cockpit door plate cover. 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-2015- 3631. Comments We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing this AD. The following presents the comments received on the SNPRM and the FAA's response to each comment. Requests To Remove Requirement for Additional Concurrent Actions Delta Airlines (DAL) requested that we remove the proposed requirement to install the CDLS as specified in Airbus Service Bulletin A330-25-3254, Revision 02, dated December 13, 2004. American Airlines (AAL) requested that we clarify the airplanes affected by that proposed requirement. Both commenters stated that Airbus has confirmed that installation of the noise-reduced CDLS specified in Airbus Service Bulletin A330-25-3254, Revision 02, dated December 13, 2004, is optional and applies only to certain Qantas Airways Limited airplanes. Airbus stated that modification of the airplane as specified in Airbus Service Bulletin A330-25-3213, Revision 02, dated August 12, 2016, has the same impact on the airplane as the modification specified in Airbus Service Bulletin A330-25-3254, Revision 02, dated December 13, 2004. Airbus explained that the airplanes affected by proposed requirement are defined as configuration 01 in Airbus Service Bulletin A330-25- 3534, Revision 02, dated May 18, 2015, which will be corrected at its next revision to remove the reference to optional Airbus Service Bulletin A330-25-3254, Revision 02, dated December 13, 2004. We agree with the commenters' requests. We have confirmed that modification of the airplane as specified in Airbus Service Bulletin A330-25-3254, Revision 02, dated December 13, 2004, is optional and applies only to certain Qantas Airways Limited airplanes. We have removed paragraphs (i) and (j)(3) from the proposed AD (in the SNPRM) and redesignated subsequent paragraphs accordingly. Changes to Final Rule Airbus has released Service Bulletin A330-25-3213, Revision 02, dated August 12, 2016. This service information revision specifies minor additional work to replace the fasteners of the cover of the cockpit door frame. We have determined that this minor change will not increase the overall cost estimates specified in the SNPRM or otherwise impose an additional burden on any operator. We have revised paragraph (h) of this AD to specify A330-25-3213, Revision 02, dated August 12, 2016, as an appropriate source of service information for accomplishing the required actions. We have removed Airbus Service Bulletin A330-25- 3213, dated October 12, 2004, from paragraph (j)(2)(i) of the proposed AD (in the SNPRM) and redesignated subsequent paragraphs accordingly. 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:Are consistent with the intent that was proposed in the SNPRM for correcting the unsafe condition; and Do not add any additional burden upon the public than was already proposed in the SNPRM. 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 Airbus has issued the following service information. Airbus Service Bulletin A330-25-3213, Revision 02, dated August 12, 2016. This service information describes procedures for modification of the upper cockpit door plate cover. Airbus Service Bulletin A330-25-3534, Revision 02, dated May 18, 2015. This service information describes procedures for modifying the cockpit [[Page 14]] door frame structure and installing bonding-leads to the upper cockpit door frame. Airbus Service Bulletin A340-25-4217, Revision 01, dated April 25, 2005. This service information describes procedures for modification of the upper cockpit door plate cover. Airbus Service Bulletin A340-25-4349, Revision 02, dated September 4, 2015. This service information describes procedures for modifying the cockpit door frame structure and installing bonding-leads to the upper cockpit door frame. Airbus Service Bulletin A340-25-5046, Revision 02, dated February 5, 2007. This service information describes procedures for modification of the upper cockpit door plate cover. Airbus Service Bulletin A340-25-5212, Revision 01, dated October 27, 2014. This service information describes procedures for modifying the cockpit door frame structure and installing bonding-leads to the upper cockpit door frame. 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 70 airplanes of U.S. registry. We estimate that it would take about 53 work-hours per product to comply with the new basic requirements of this AD. The average labor rate is $85 per work-hour. Required parts would cost about $2,430 per product. Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of this AD on U.S. operators to be $485,450, or $6,935 per product. 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): 2016-25-31 Airbus: Amendment 39-18757; Docket No. FAA-2015-3631; Directorate Identifier 2015-NM-060-AD. (a) Effective Date This AD is effective February 7, 2017. (b) Affected ADs None. (c) Applicability This AD applies to Airbus airplanes, certificated in any category, identified in paragraphs (c)(1), (c)(2), and (c)(3) of this AD, except airplanes on which Airbus Modification 203066, Modification 203074, or Modification 203372 has been embodied in production. (1) Model A330-201, -202, -203, -223, -223F, -243, -243F, -301, -302, -303, -321, -322, -323, -341, -342, and -343 airplanes; all manufacturer serial numbers (MSNs); if modified in-service as specified in Airbus Service Bulletin A330-25-3161, or in production with Airbus Modification 50014. (2) Model A340-211, -212, -213, -311, -312, and -313 airplanes; all MSNs, if modified in-service as specified in Airbus Service Bulletin A340-25-4181, or in production with Airbus Modification 50014. (3) Model A340-541 airplanes and Model A340-642 airplanes; all MSNs. (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 25, Equipment/ furnishings. (e) Reason This AD was prompted by reports of chafed wiring at the upper left corner of the cockpit door. The affected wire bundle was not grounded on the cockpit door frame. We are issuing this AD to prevent electrical shock injury to persons contacting the cockpit door. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Door Modification and Installation Within 24 months after the effective date of this AD, modify the cockpit door frame structure and install bonding-leads to the upper cockpit door frame, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of the applicable service information identified in paragraphs (g)(1), (g)(2), and (g)(3) of this AD. (1) Airbus Service Bulletin A330-25-3534, Revision 02, dated May 18, 2015. (2) Airbus Service Bulletin A340-25-4349, Revision 02, dated September 4, 2015. (3) Airbus Service Bulletin A340-25-5212, Revision 01, dated October 27, 2014. (h) Cover Plate Modification of the Upper Flight Deck Door Except for airplanes on which Airbus Modification 52869 or Modification 53292 has been embodied in production: Prior to or concurrently with accomplishing the actions required by paragraph (g) of this AD, modify the upper cockpit door plate cover, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of the applicable service information identified in paragraphs (h)(1), (h)(2), and (h)(3) of this AD. (1) For configuration 1 airplanes identified in Airbus Service Bulletin A330-25-3534, Revision 02, dated May 18, 2015: Airbus Service Bulletin A330-25-3213, Revision 02, dated August 12, 2016. (2) For airplanes identified in Airbus Service Bulletin A340-25- 4349, Revision 02, dated September 4, 2015: Airbus Service Bulletin A340-25-4217, Revision 01, dated April 25, 2005. (3) For airplanes identified in Airbus Service Bulletin A340-25- 5212, Revision 01, [[Page 15]] dated October 27, 2014: Airbus Service Bulletin A340-25-5046, Revision 02, dated February 5, 2007. (i) Credit for Previous Actions (1) 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 A330-25- 3534, Revision 01, dated October 23, 2014; or Airbus Service Bulletin A340-25-4349, Revision 01, dated October 27, 2014, as applicable. These service bulletins are not incorporated by reference in this AD. (2) This paragraph provides credit for the actions required by paragraph (h) of this AD, if those actions were performed before the effective date of this AD using the applicable service information specified in paragraphs (i)(2)(i), (i)(2)(ii), and (i)(2)(iii) of this AD. This service information is not incorporated by reference in this AD. (i) Airbus Service Bulletin A340-25-4217, dated October 12, 2004. (ii) Airbus Service Bulletin A340-25-5046, dated October 12, 2004. (iii) Airbus Service Bulletin A340-25-5046, Revision 01, dated May 11, 2005. (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: Vladimir Ulyanov, Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; telephone: 425-227-1138; fax: 425-227-1149. Information may be emailed to: [email protected]. Before using any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager of the local flight standards district office/certificate holding district office. The AMOC approval letter must specifically reference this AD. (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any requirement in this AD to obtain corrective actions from a manufacturer, the action must be accomplished using a method approved by the Manager, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA); or Airbus's EASA Design Organization Approval (DOA). If approved by the DOA, the approval must include the DOA-authorized signature. (3) 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. (k) Related Information (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA AD 2015-0037, dated March 2, 2015, for related information. This MCAI may be found in the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2015-3631. (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 Service Bulletin A330-25-3213, Revision 02, dated August 12, 2016. (ii) Airbus Service Bulletin A330-25-3534, Revision 02, dated May 18, 2015. (iii) Airbus Service Bulletin A340-25-4217, Revision 01, dated April 25, 2005. (iv) Airbus Service Bulletin A340-25-4349, Revision 02, dated September 4, 2015. (v) Airbus Service Bulletin A340-25-5046, Revision 02, dated February 5, 2007. (vi) Airbus Service Bulletin A340-25-5212, Revision 01, dated October 27, 2014. (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 6, 2016. Dionne Palermo, Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2016-30280 Filed 12-30-16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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(b) Affected ADs (i) Other FAA AD Provisions Issued in Renton, Washington, on
None. The following provisions also apply to this December 9, 2016.
AD: Dionne Palermo,
(c) Applicability (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
This AD applies to the Bombardier, Inc. (AMOCs): The Manager, New York ACO, Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
airplanes identified in paragraphs (c)(1), ANE–170, FAA, has the authority to approve [FR Doc. 2016–30418 Filed 12–30–16; 8:45 am]
(c)(2), and (c)(3) of this AD, certificated in AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
any category. procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In
(1) Model CL–600–2C10 (Regional Jet accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your
Series 700, 701, & 702) airplanes, serial request to your principal inspector or local
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
numbers 10002 through 10342 inclusive. Flight Standards District Office, as
(2) Model CL–600–2D15 (Regional Jet appropriate. If sending information directly
Federal Aviation Administration
Series 705) airplanes and Model CL–600– to the ACO, send it to ATTN: Program
2D24 (Regional Jet Series 900) airplanes, Manager, Continuing Operational Safety,
serial numbers 15001 through 15347 FAA, New York ACO, 1600 Stewart Avenue, 14 CFR Part 39
inclusive. Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; telephone: [Docket No. FAA–2015–3631; Directorate
(3) Model CL–600–2E25 (Regional Jet 516–228–7300; fax: 516–794–5531. Before Identifier 2015–NM–060–AD; Amendment
Series 1000) airplanes, serial numbers 19001 using any approved AMOC, notify your 39–18757; AD 2016–25–31]
through 19040 inclusive. appropriate principal inspector, or lacking a
principal inspector, the manager of the local RIN 2120–AA64
(d) Subject flight standards district office/certificate
Air Transport Association (ATA) of holding district office. The AMOC approval Airworthiness Directives; Airbus
America Code 53, Fuselage. letter must specifically reference this AD. Airplanes
(2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any
(e) Reason AGENCY: Federal Aviation
requirement in this AD to obtain corrective
This AD was prompted by a determination actions from a manufacturer, the action must
Administration (FAA), Department of
that the protective polyurethane tapes be accomplished using a method approved Transportation (DOT).
applied to the upper surfaces of the by the Manager, New York ACO, ANE–170, ACTION: Final rule.
aluminum and titanium floor structural FAA; or TCCA; or Bombardier, Inc.’s TCCA
members may not be trimmed properly, and DAO. If approved by the DAO, the approval SUMMARY: We are adopting a new
on some places may overhang the profiles of must include the DAO-authorized signature. airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
the floor structural parts. Subsequent tests Airbus Model A330–200 and –300 series
revealed that the overhanging pieces of tapes (j) Related Information airplanes; Model A330–200 Freighter
that are not bonded to the structure do not Refer to Mandatory Continuing series airplanes; and Model A340–200,
meet the flammability requirements and may Airworthiness Information (MCAI) Canadian –300, –500, and –600 series airplanes.
allow fire propagation below the floor AD CF–2016–14, dated May 18, 2016, for This AD was prompted by reports of
structure. We are issuing this AD to detect related information. This MCAI may be chafed wiring at the upper left corner of
and correct overhanging pieces of protective found in the AD docket on the Internet at
the cockpit door. The affected wire
polyurethane tapes, which are not bonded to http://www.regulations.gov by searching for
and locating Docket No. FAA–2016–8180.
bundle was not grounded on the cockpit
the structure and do not meet the
flammability requirements; this condition
door frame. This AD requires modifying
(k) Material Incorporated by Reference the cockpit door frame structure,
may allow fire propagation below the floor
structure. (1) The Director of the Federal Register installing bonding-leads to the upper
approved the incorporation by reference cockpit door frame, and modifying the
(f) Compliance (IBR) of the service information listed in this upper cockpit door plate cover. We are
Comply with this AD within the paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR issuing this AD to address the unsafe
compliance times specified, unless already part 51. condition on these products.
done. (2) You must use this service information
DATES: This AD is effective February 7,
as applicable to do the actions required by
(g) Inspection and Corrective Actions this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise. 2017.
Within 12,600 flight hours after the (i) Bombardier Service Bulletin 670BA–53– The Director of the Federal Register
effective date of this AD: Do a detailed 055, dated December 3, 2015. approved the incorporation by reference
inspection for excess tape or incorrect tape (ii) Reserved. of certain publications listed in this AD
installation of the polyurethane protective (3) For service information identified in as of February 7, 2017.
tapes installed between floor panels and floor this AD, contact Bombardier, Inc., 400 Côte- ADDRESSES: For service information
structure between fuselage station (FS) Vertu Road West, Dorval, Québec H4S 1Y9, identified in this final rule, contact
280.00 and FS969.00; and do all applicable Canada; Widebody Customer Response Airbus SAS, Airworthiness Office—
corrective actions; in accordance with the Center North America toll-free telephone 1– EAL, 1 Rond Point Maurice Bellonte,
Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier 866–538–1247 or direct-dial telephone: 1–
514–855–2999; fax: 514–855–7401; email:
31707 Blagnac Cedex, France;
Service Bulletin 670BA–53–055, dated
December 3, 2015, except as specified in ac.yul@aero.bombardier.com; Internet: telephone: +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax: +33
paragraph (h) of this AD. Do all applicable http://www.bombardier.com. 5 61 93 45 80; email:
corrective actions before further flight. (4) You may view this service information airworthiness.A330-A340@airbus.com;
at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, Internet: http://www.airbus.com. You
(h) Exception to Service Information 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For may view this referenced service
Where Bombardier Service Bulletin information on the availability of this information at the FAA, Transport
670BA–53–055, dated December 3, 2015, material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221. Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue
sradovich on DSK3GMQ082PROD with RULES
specifies to contact Bombardier, Inc., to ‘‘get (5) You may view this service information SW., Renton, WA. For information on
an approved disposition to complete this that is incorporated by reference at the
service bulletin,’’ before further flight, repair
the availability of this material at the
National Archives and Records
using a method approved by the Manager, Administration (NARA). For information on FAA, call 425–227–1221. It is also
New York Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), the availability of this material at NARA, call available on the Internet at http://
ANE–170, FAA; or Transport Canada Civil 202–741–6030, or go to: http:// www.regulations.gov by searching for
Aviation (TCCA); or Bombardier, Inc.’s TCCA www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr- and locating Docket No. FAA–2015–
Design Approval Organization (DAO). locations.html. 3631.
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Examining the AD Docket Freighter series airplanes; and Model Bulletin A330–25–3254, Revision 02,
You may examine the AD docket on A340–200, –300, –500, and –600 series dated December 13, 2004.
the Internet at http:// airplanes. The MCAI states: We agree with the commenters’
www.regulations.gov by searching for An operator has reported chafed wiring at requests. We have confirmed that
and locating Docket No. FAA–2015– the upper left corner of the cockpit door. The modification of the airplane as specified
3631; or in person at the Docket investigation concluded that the affected in Airbus Service Bulletin A330–25–
Management Facility between 9 a.m. wire bundle, which supplies a voltage of 3254, Revision 02, dated December 13,
and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, 115V [volt] AC [alternating current], was not 2004, is optional and applies only to
grounded on the cockpit door frame as part certain Qantas Airways Limited
except Federal holidays. The AD docket of the design of A330 and A340 aeroplanes.
contains this AD, the regulatory airplanes. We have removed paragraphs
This condition, if not corrected, could (i) and (j)(3) from the proposed AD (in
evaluation, any comments received, and result in injury [electrical shock], in case any
other information. The street address for the SNPRM) and redesignated
person gets in contact with the door frame.
the Docket Office (telephone: 800–647– Prompted by these findings, Airbus issued subsequent paragraphs accordingly.
5527) is Docket Management Facility, SB [service bulletin] A330–25–3534, SB Changes to Final Rule
U.S. Department of Transportation, A340–25–4349 and SB A340–25–5212 to
provide instructions to modify the electrical Airbus has released Service Bulletin
Docket Operations, M–30, West
bonding of the cockpit door. A330–25–3213, Revision 02, dated
Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140,
For the reasons described above, this August 12, 2016. This service
1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
[EASA] AD requires modification of the information revision specifies minor
Washington, DC 20590. cockpit door frame structure, installation of additional work to replace the fasteners
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: bonding-leads to the upper cockpit door of the cover of the cockpit door frame.
Vladimir Ulyanov, Aerospace Engineer, frame and modification of the upper cockpit We have determined that this minor
International Branch, ANM–116, door plate cover.
change will not increase the overall cost
Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, estimates specified in the SNPRM or
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA You may examine the MCAI in the
AD docket on the Internet at http:// otherwise impose an additional burden
98057–3356; telephone: 425–227–1138; on any operator. We have revised
fax: 425–227–1149. www.regulations.gov by searching for
and locating Docket No. FAA–2015– paragraph (h) of this AD to specify
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: A330–25–3213, Revision 02, dated
3631.
Discussion August 12, 2016, as an appropriate
Comments source of service information for
We issued a supplemental notice of
We gave the public the opportunity to accomplishing the required actions. We
proposed rulemaking (SNPRM) to
participate in developing this AD. The have removed Airbus Service Bulletin
amend 14 CFR part 39 by adding an AD
following presents the comments A330–25–3213, dated October 12, 2004,
that would apply to certain Airbus
received on the SNPRM and the FAA’s from paragraph (j)(2)(i) of the proposed
Model A330–200 and –300 series
response to each comment. AD (in the SNPRM) and redesignated
airplanes; Model A330–200 Freighter
subsequent paragraphs accordingly.
series airplanes; and Model A340–200, Requests To Remove Requirement for
–300, –500, and –600 series airplanes. Additional Concurrent Actions Conclusion
The SNPRM published in the Federal We reviewed the relevant data,
Register on June 6, 2016 (81 FR 36211) Delta Airlines (DAL) requested that considered the comments received, and
(‘‘the SNPRM’’). We preceded the we remove the proposed requirement to determined that air safety and the
SNPRM with a notice of proposed install the CDLS as specified in Airbus public interest require adopting this AD
rulemaking (NPRM) that was published Service Bulletin A330–25–3254, with the changes described previously
in the Federal Register on September Revision 02, dated December 13, 2004. and minor editorial changes. We have
18, 2015 (80 FR 56405) (‘‘the NPRM’’). American Airlines (AAL) requested that determined that these minor changes:
The NPRM proposed to require we clarify the airplanes affected by that • Are consistent with the intent that
modifying the cockpit door frame proposed requirement. Both was proposed in the SNPRM for
structure, installing bonding-leads to the commenters stated that Airbus has correcting the unsafe condition; and
upper cockpit door frame, and confirmed that installation of the noise- • Do not add any additional burden
modifying the upper cockpit door plate reduced CDLS specified in Airbus upon the public than was already
cover. The NPRM was prompted by Service Bulletin A330–25–3254, proposed in the SNPRM.
reports of chafed wiring at the upper left Revision 02, dated December 13, 2004, We also determined that these
corner of the cockpit door. The SNPRM is optional and applies only to certain changes will not increase the economic
proposed to also require, for certain Qantas Airways Limited airplanes. burden on any operator or increase the
airplanes, installing a noise-reduced Airbus stated that modification of the scope of this AD.
cockpit door locking system (CDLS). We airplane as specified in Airbus Service
are issuing this AD to prevent electrical Bulletin A330–25–3213, Revision 02, Related Service Information Under 1
shock injury to persons contacting the dated August 12, 2016, has the same CFR Part 51
cockpit door. impact on the airplane as the Airbus has issued the following
The European Aviation Safety Agency modification specified in Airbus Service service information.
(EASA), which is the Technical Agent Bulletin A330–25–3254, Revision 02, • Airbus Service Bulletin A330–25–
for the Member States of the European dated December 13, 2004. Airbus 3213, Revision 02, dated August 12,
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Union, has issued EASA AD 2015–0037, explained that the airplanes affected by 2016. This service information describes
dated March 2, 2015 (referred to after proposed requirement are defined as procedures for modification of the
this as the Mandatory Continuing configuration 01 in Airbus Service upper cockpit door plate cover.
Airworthiness Information, or ‘‘the Bulletin A330–25–3534, Revision 02, • Airbus Service Bulletin A330–25–
MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe condition dated May 18, 2015, which will be 3534, Revision 02, dated May 18, 2015.
for certain Airbus Model A330–200 and corrected at its next revision to remove This service information describes
–300 series airplanes; Model A330–200 the reference to optional Airbus Service procedures for modifying the cockpit
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door frame structure and installing air commerce by prescribing regulations paragraphs (c)(1), (c)(2), and (c)(3) of this AD,
bonding-leads to the upper cockpit door for practices, methods, and procedures except airplanes on which Airbus
frame. the Administrator finds necessary for Modification 203066, Modification 203074,
• Airbus Service Bulletin A340–25– or Modification 203372 has been embodied
safety in air commerce. This regulation
in production.
4217, Revision 01, dated April 25, 2005. is within the scope of that authority (1) Model A330–201, –202, –203, –223,
This service information describes because it addresses an unsafe condition –223F, –243, –243F, –301, –302, –303, –321,
procedures for modification of the that is likely to exist or develop on –322, –323, –341, –342, and –343 airplanes;
upper cockpit door plate cover. products identified in this rulemaking all manufacturer serial numbers (MSNs); if
• Airbus Service Bulletin A340–25– action. modified in-service as specified in Airbus
4349, Revision 02, dated September 4, Service Bulletin A330–25–3161, or in
2015. This service information describes Regulatory Findings production with Airbus Modification 50014.
procedures for modifying the cockpit We determined that this AD will not (2) Model A340–211, –212, –213, –311,
–312, and –313 airplanes; all MSNs, if
door frame structure and installing have federalism implications under
modified in-service as specified in Airbus
bonding-leads to the upper cockpit door Executive Order 13132. This AD will Service Bulletin A340–25–4181, or in
frame. not have a substantial direct effect on production with Airbus Modification 50014.
• Airbus Service Bulletin A340–25– the States, on the relationship between (3) Model A340–541 airplanes and Model
5046, Revision 02, dated February 5, the national government and the States, A340–642 airplanes; all MSNs.
2007. This service information describes or on the distribution of power and (d) Subject
procedures for modification of the responsibilities among the various
upper cockpit door plate cover. levels of government. Air Transport Association (ATA) of
• Airbus Service Bulletin A340–25– America Code 25, Equipment/furnishings.
For the reasons discussed above, I
5212, Revision 01, dated October 27, certify that this AD: (e) Reason
2014. This service information describes 1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory This AD was prompted by reports of
procedures for modifying the cockpit action’’ under Executive Order 12866; chafed wiring at the upper left corner of the
door frame structure and installing 2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the cockpit door. The affected wire bundle was
bonding-leads to the upper cockpit door DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures not grounded on the cockpit door frame. We
frame. (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); are issuing this AD to prevent electrical
This service information is reasonably 3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in shock injury to persons contacting the
available because the interested parties cockpit door.
Alaska; and
have access to it through their normal 4. Will not have a significant (f) Compliance
course of business or by the means economic impact, positive or negative, Comply with this AD within the
identified in the ADDRESSES section. on a substantial number of small entities compliance times specified, unless already
under the criteria of the Regulatory done.
Costs of Compliance
Flexibility Act. (g) Door Modification and Installation
We estimate that this AD affects 70
airplanes of U.S. registry. List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 Within 24 months after the effective date
We estimate that it would take about of this AD, modify the cockpit door frame
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation structure and install bonding-leads to the
53 work-hours per product to comply safety, Incorporation by reference, upper cockpit door frame, in accordance with
with the new basic requirements of this Safety. the Accomplishment Instructions of the
AD. The average labor rate is $85 per applicable service information identified in
work-hour. Required parts would cost Adoption of the Amendment paragraphs (g)(1), (g)(2), and (g)(3) of this AD.
about $2,430 per product. Based on Accordingly, under the authority (1) Airbus Service Bulletin A330–25–3534,
these figures, we estimate the cost of delegated to me by the Administrator, Revision 02, dated May 18, 2015.
this AD on U.S. operators to be the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as (2) Airbus Service Bulletin A340–25–4349,
$485,450, or $6,935 per product. Revision 02, dated September 4, 2015.
follows:
According to the manufacturer, some (3) Airbus Service Bulletin A340–25–5212,
Revision 01, dated October 27, 2014.
of the costs of this AD may be covered PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
under warranty, thereby reducing the DIRECTIVES (h) Cover Plate Modification of the Upper
cost impact on affected individuals. We Flight Deck Door
do not control warranty coverage for ■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 Except for airplanes on which Airbus
affected individuals. As a result, we continues to read as follows: Modification 52869 or Modification 53292
have included all costs in our cost Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. has been embodied in production: Prior to or
estimate. concurrently with accomplishing the actions
§ 39.13 [Amended] required by paragraph (g) of this AD, modify
Authority for This Rulemaking the upper cockpit door plate cover, in
■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding accordance with the Accomplishment
Title 49 of the United States Code the following new airworthiness Instructions of the applicable service
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue directive (AD): information identified in paragraphs (h)(1),
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, 2016–25–31 Airbus: Amendment 39–18757; (h)(2), and (h)(3) of this AD.
section 106, describes the authority of Docket No. FAA–2015–3631; Directorate (1) For configuration 1 airplanes identified
the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII: Identifier 2015–NM–060–AD. in Airbus Service Bulletin A330–25–3534,
Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more Revision 02, dated May 18, 2015: Airbus
detail the scope of the Agency’s (a) Effective Date Service Bulletin A330–25–3213, Revision 02,
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authority. This AD is effective February 7, 2017. dated August 12, 2016.
(2) For airplanes identified in Airbus
We are issuing this rulemaking under (b) Affected ADs Service Bulletin A340–25–4349, Revision 02,
the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII, dated September 4, 2015: Airbus Service
None.
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: Bulletin A340–25–4217, Revision 01, dated
General requirements.’’ Under that (c) Applicability April 25, 2005.
section, Congress charges the FAA with This AD applies to Airbus airplanes, (3) For airplanes identified in Airbus
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in certificated in any category, identified in Service Bulletin A340–25–5212, Revision 01,
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dated October 27, 2014: Airbus Service as RC may be deviated from using accepted DEPARTMENT OF STATE
Bulletin A340–25–5046, Revision 02, dated methods in accordance with the operator’s
February 5, 2007. maintenance or inspection program without 22 CFR Parts 120, 123, and 126
(i) Credit for Previous Actions obtaining approval of an AMOC, provided
the procedures and tests identified as RC can [Public Notice: 9811]
(1) This paragraph provides credit for the be done and the airplane can be put back in RIN 1400–AE07
actions required by paragraph (g) of this AD, an airworthy condition. Any substitutions or
if those actions were performed before the
effective date of this AD using Airbus Service
changes to procedures or tests identified as International Traffic in Arms
RC require approval of an AMOC. Regulations: International Trade Data
Bulletin A330–25–3534, Revision 01, dated
October 23, 2014; or Airbus Service Bulletin (k) Related Information System, Reporting
A340–25–4349, Revision 01, dated October AGENCY: Department of State.
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing
27, 2014, as applicable. These service
bulletins are not incorporated by reference in Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA AD ACTION: Final rule.
this AD. 2015–0037, dated March 2, 2015, for related
(2) This paragraph provides credit for the information. This MCAI may be found in the SUMMARY: The Department of State
actions required by paragraph (h) of this AD, AD docket on the Internet at http:// amends the International Traffic in
if those actions were performed before the www.regulations.gov by searching for and Arms Regulations (ITAR) to enable U.S.
effective date of this AD using the applicable locating Docket No. FAA–2015–3631. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to
service information specified in paragraphs (2) Service information identified in this implement the International Trade Data
(i)(2)(i), (i)(2)(ii), and (i)(2)(iii) of this AD. AD that is not incorporated by reference is System (ITDS), which will allow
This service information is not incorporated available at the addresses specified in businesses to electronically submit the
by reference in this AD. paragraphs (l)(3) and (l)(4) of this AD. data required to import or export cargo,
(i) Airbus Service Bulletin A340–25–4217, as provided by Executive Order 13659
dated October 12, 2004. (l) Material Incorporated by Reference
(ii) Airbus Service Bulletin A340–25–5046,
and the Security and Accountability for
(1) The Director of the Federal Register
dated October 12, 2004. Every Port Act of 2006 (SAFE Port Act).
approved the incorporation by reference
(iii) Airbus Service Bulletin A340–25– (IBR) of the service information listed in this DATES: This final rule is effective on
5046, Revision 01, dated May 11, 2005. paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR December 31, 2016.
(j) Other FAA AD Provisions part 51. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr.
(2) You must use this service information C. Edward Peartree, Director, Office of
The following provisions also apply to this
AD:
as applicable to do the actions required by Defense Trade Controls Policy,
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise. Department of State, telephone (202)
(AMOCs): The Manager, International (i) Airbus Service Bulletin A330–25–3213, 663–2792; email DDTCResponseTeam@
Branch, ANM–116, Transport Airplane Revision 02, dated August 12, 2016. state.gov. ATTN: International Trade
Directorate, FAA, has the authority to (ii) Airbus Service Bulletin A330–25–3534, Data System, reporting.
approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested Revision 02, dated May 18, 2015.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The
using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. (iii) Airbus Service Bulletin A340–25–
Directorate of Defense Trade Controls
In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your 4217, Revision 01, dated April 25, 2005.
request to your principal inspector or local (iv) Airbus Service Bulletin A340–25–
(DDTC) of the Department of State
Flight Standards District Office, as 4349, Revision 02, dated September 4, 2015. regulates the export and temporary
appropriate. If sending information directly (v) Airbus Service Bulletin A340–25–5046, import of defense-related goods and
to the International Branch, send it to ATTN: Revision 02, dated February 5, 2007. defense services under the Arms Export
Vladimir Ulyanov, Aerospace Engineer, (vi) Airbus Service Bulletin A340–25– Control Act (AECA) and its
International Branch, ANM–116, Transport 5212, Revision 01, dated October 27, 2014. implementing regulations, the
Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind (3) For service information identified in International Traffic in Arms
Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356; this AD, contact Airbus SAS, Airworthiness Regulations (ITAR). This rule is being
telephone: 425–227–1138; fax: 425–227– Office—EAL, 1 Rond Point Maurice Bellonte, issued to conform DDTC’s regulations to
1149. Information may be emailed to: 9-
ANM-116-AMOC-REQUESTS@faa.gov.
31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone: +33 ITDS, ‘‘an electronic information
5 61 93 36 96; fax: +33 5 61 93 45 80; email: exchange capability, or ‘single window’,
Before using any approved AMOC, notify
your appropriate principal inspector, or airworthiness.A330-A340@airbus.com; through which businesses will transmit
lacking a principal inspector, the manager of Internet: http://www.airbus.com. data required by participating agencies
the local flight standards district office/ (4) You may view this service information for the importation or exportation of
certificate holding district office. The AMOC at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, cargo’’ (Executive Order 13659, Sec. 3,
approval letter must specifically reference 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For Feb. 19, 2014). Executive Order 13659
this AD. information on the availability of this requires government-wide
(2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221.
implementation of ITDS by December
requirement in this AD to obtain corrective (5) You may view this service information
actions from a manufacturer, the action must
31, 2016. Additionally, Section 405 of
that is incorporated by reference at the
be accomplished using a method approved National Archives and Records
the Security and Accountability for
by the Manager, International Branch, ANM– Administration (NARA). For information on Every Port Act of 2006 (SAFE Port Act)
116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or the availability of this material at NARA, call mandates agency participation in ITDS
the European Aviation Safety Agency 202–741–6030, or go to: http:// for all Federal agencies that have
(EASA); or Airbus’s EASA Design www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr- oversight of imports and exports. A
Organization Approval (DOA). If approved by locations.html. consortium of 47 Federal agencies led
the DOA, the approval must include the by CBP are implementing ITDS.
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DOA-authorized signature. Issued in Renton, Washington, on
ITDS represents a shift in the way that
(3) Required for Compliance (RC): If any December 6, 2016.
imports and exports are declared to CBP
service information contains procedures or Dionne Palermo,
tests that are identified as RC, those
by importers and exporters engaged in
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane international commerce. Traders will
procedures and tests must be done to comply
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. only need to create and submit a single
with this AD; any procedures or tests that are
not identified as RC are recommended. Those [FR Doc. 2016–30280 Filed 12–30–16; 8:45 am] set of data for each import or export,
procedures and tests that are not identified BILLING CODE 4910–13–P thus significantly reducing 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. | |
| Dates | This AD is effective February 7, 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 12 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
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