82 FR 17107 - Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 67 (April 10, 2017)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 67 (April 10, 2017)
| Page Range | 17107-17112 | |
| FR Document | 2017-05366 |
[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 67 (Monday, April 10, 2017)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 17107-17112] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2017-05366] [[Page 17107]] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2016-8851; Directorate Identifier 2016-NM-070-AD; Amendment 39-18831; AD 2017-06-07] 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 Freighter, -200, and -300 series airplanes; and Airbus Model A340-200, -300, -500, and -600 series airplanes. This AD was prompted by reports that nonconforming aluminum alloy was used to manufacture several structural parts on the inboard flap. This AD requires identification of the potentially affected inboard flap parts, a one-time eddy current inspection to identify which material the parts are made of, and, depending on findings, replacement with serviceable parts. We are issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products. DATES: This AD is effective May 15, 2017. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of certain publications listed in this AD as of May 15, 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- 8851. 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- 8851; 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 apply to all Airbus Model A330-200 Freighter, -200, and -300 series airplanes; and Airbus Model A340-500 and -600 series airplanes. The NPRM published in the Federal Register on August 31, 2016 (81 FR 59922) (``the NPRM''). The NPRM was prompted by reports that nonconforming aluminum alloy was used to manufacture several structural parts on the inboard flap. The NPRM proposed to require identification of the potentially affected inboard flap parts, a one-time eddy current inspection to identify which material the parts are made of, and, depending on findings, replacement with serviceable parts. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct structural parts of inboard flaps made of nonconforming aluminum alloy, which could result in reduced structural integrity of the airplane. The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical Agent for the Member States of the European Union, has issued EASA Airworthiness Directive 2016-0231, dated November 22, 2016 (``EASA AD 2016-0231'') (referred to after this as the Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or ``the MCAI''), which superseded EASA Airworthiness Directive 2016-0082, dated April 27, 2016 (``EASA AD 2016-0082''), to correct an unsafe condition all Airbus Model A330-200 Freighter, -200, and -300 series airplanes; and Airbus Model A340-200, -300, -500 and -600 series airplanes. The MCAI states: Following an Airbus quality control review on the final assembly line, it was discovered that non-conforming aluminium alloy was used to manufacture several structural parts on the inboard flap. This condition, if not detected and corrected, could reduce the structural integrity of the aeroplane. To address this potential unsafe condition, Airbus issued Service Bulletin (SB) A330-57-3120 and SB A340-57-5036 to provide instructions to identify and inspect the potentially affected parts. Consequently, EASA issued AD 2016-0082 to require identification of the potentially affected inboard flap parts, a one-time special detailed inspection (SDI) [eddy current measurement] to identify which material they are made of and, depending on findings, replacement with serviceable parts. Since EASA AD 2016-0082 was issued, it was confirmed that flaps, initially installed on A340-500 and A340-600 aeroplanes, may also have been installed in service on A340-200 or A340-300 aeroplanes. As this installation was not done during production, no SB was published for these models. For the reason described above, this [EASA] AD retains the requirements of EASA AD 2016-0082 [which corresponded to the FAA NPRM], which is superseded, expands the Applicability to include A340-200 and A340-300 aeroplanes, corrects a typographical error in Appendix 1 of this [EASA] AD for one affected flap, Right Hand (RH) serial number (s/n) ``TB 11411'' in place of ``TB 14411'' (date of first operation: 19/04/13) and identified in bold in Appendix 1, and adds the prefix ``TB'' to the s/n's of all Left Hand (LH) and RH flaps, which was inadvertently omitted in Appendix 1 of [EASA] AD 2016-0082. This [EASA] AD also allows, under certain conditions, installation of an affected inboard flap on an aeroplane. Airbus Model A340-200 and -300 series airplanes have been added to the applicability of this AD. Since there are currently no domestic operators of these added airplanes, notice and opportunity for public comment before issuing this AD are unnecessary. 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- 8851. 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. Request To Account for a Superseding EASA Airworthiness Directive Airbus commented that EASA was planning to supersede EASA AD 2016- 0082 with EASA AD 2016-0231, which would update the AD applicability, correct a certain part serial number, and add the prefix ``TB'' to the serial [[Page 17108]] numbers of all flaps. (These changes are described in the MCAI.) We agree with the commenter and have revised this AD to update the applicability, correct a serial number for a right-hand flap (from TB14411 to TB11411), and add the prefix ``TB'' before each flap serial number. Requests To Extend Compliance Time for Part Replacement Airbus and American Airlines requested that the requirement to replace an affected part within 30 days after performing the eddy current inspection be changed to allow a longer compliance time. Paragraph (i) of the proposed AD states that if a part requires replacement due to a nonconforming material finding per paragraph (h) of the proposed AD, the part must be replaced within 30 days after the finding in accordance with a method approved by the FAA, EASA, or Airbus's EASA Design Organization Approval (DOA). EASA AD 2016-0082, paragraph (3), states, for the same nonconforming material finding, to contact Airbus within 30 days of the finding for approved replacement instructions, and within the compliance time(s) specified in those instructions to replace the nonconforming parts accordingly. The commenters stated that this allows more flexibility for replacement actions. We agree that additional time can be allowed for replacement of affected parts if 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). We have revised paragraph (i) of this AD accordingly. This provision corresponds to EASA AD 2016-0231, which superseded EASA AD 2016-0082. Removal of Note From Regulatory Text We have removed Note 2 to paragraph (h) of the proposed AD, and added text to paragraph (h) of this AD to clarify that the date of the first operation of the flap is specified in figure 1 to paragraphs (g), (j)(1), and (j)(2) of this AD. 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 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 Airbus Service Bulletin A330-57-3120, dated September 18, 2015; and Airbus Service Bulletin A340-57-5036, dated September 18, 2015. The service information describes procedures for inspecting inboard flaps using eddy current inspection methods to determine the materials used. 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 31 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 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Inspection......................... 5 work-hours x $85 per hour $0 $425 $13,175 = $425. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- We estimate the following costs to do any necessary replacements that would be required based on the results of the required inspection. We have no way of determining the number of aircraft that might need these replacements: On-Condition Costs ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cost per Action Labor cost Parts cost product ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Remove and Replace Flap............... 60 work-hours x $85 per hour = Unavailable............. $5,100 $5,100. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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. The cost of purchasing a flap spare is not available. As a result, we have included only labor 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. [[Page 17109]] 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): 2017-06-07 Airbus: Amendment 39-18831; Docket No. FAA-2016-8851; Directorate Identifier 2016-NM-070-AD. (a) Effective Date This AD is effective May 15, 2017. (b) Affected ADs None. (c) Applicability This AD applies to Airbus Model A330-223F and -243F airplanes; A330-201, -202, -203, -223, and -243 airplanes; A330-301, -302, - 303, -321, -322, -323, -341, -342, and -343 airplanes; A340-211, - 212, and -213 airplanes; A340-311, -312, and -313 airplanes; A340- 541 airplanes; and A340-642 airplanes; certificated in any category, all manufacturer serial numbers. (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 57, Wings. (e) Reason This AD was prompted by reports that nonconforming aluminum alloy was used to manufacture several structural parts on the inboard flap. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct structural parts of inboard flaps made of nonconforming aluminum alloy, which could result in reduced structural integrity of the airplane. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Inboard Flap Serial Number Identification Within 24 months after the effective date of this AD: Inspect each left-hand (LH) and right-hand (RH) inboard flap, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A330-57-3120, dated September 18, 2015; or Airbus Service Bulletin A340-57-5036, dated September 18, 2015; as applicable; to identify the serial number. A review of airplane delivery and maintenance records is acceptable in lieu of inspecting the inboard flaps, provided those records can be relied upon for that purpose and the serial number of the affected parts can be conclusively identified from that review. The serial numbers of affected inboard flaps are identified in figure 1 to paragraphs (g), (j)(1), and (j)(2) of this AD. Note 1 to paragraphs (g) and (h) of this AD: Airbus Service Bulletin A330-57-3120, dated September 18, 2015; and Airbus Service Bulletin A340-57-5036, dated September 18, 2015; list the serial numbers of potentially affected LH and RH inboard flaps and the corresponding airplane serial number on which these parts were installed during production. The airplane serial number list is for information only, as it cannot be excluded that a potentially affected inboard flap has been removed from an airplane and later re-installed on another airplane. Figure 1 to Paragraphs (g), (j)(1), and (j)(2) of This AD--Affected Flap Serial Numbers (s/n) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Date of first Date of first Date of first operation (dd/mm/ LH s/n RH s/n operation (dd/mm/ LH s/n RH s/n operation (dd/mm/ LH s/n RH s/n yy) yy) yy) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 29/09/10....................... TB 11004........... TB 11004........... 28/02/11.......... TB 11202.......... TB 11201.......... 19/12/12......... TB 11349.......... TB 11349 21/07/09....................... TB 11030........... TB 11028........... 22/02/11.......... TB 11198.......... TB 11202.......... 17/12/12......... TB 11352.......... TB 11352 17/08/09....................... TB 11034........... TB 11002........... 07/03/11.......... TB 11203.......... TB 11203.......... 15/11/12......... TB 11353.......... TB 11353 21/05/10....................... TB 11031........... TB 11031........... 30/03/11.......... TB 11204.......... TB 11204.......... 30/10/12......... TB 11354.......... TB 11354 09/08/10....................... TB 11071........... TB 11071........... 31/05/11.......... TB 11205.......... TB 11229.......... 22/10/12......... TB 11355.......... TB 11355 10/07/09....................... TB 11033........... TB 11057........... 15/03/11.......... TB 11206.......... TB 11206.......... 31/10/12......... TB 11383.......... TB 11357 06/08/10....................... TB 11036........... TB 11098........... 24/03/11.......... TB 11208.......... TB 11208.......... 30/10/12......... TB 11380.......... TB 11356 29/07/09....................... TB 11035........... TB 11035........... 04/04/11.......... TB 11209.......... TB 11209.......... 26/11/12......... TB 11359.......... TB 11393 19/08/09....................... TB 11057........... TB 11036........... 22/03/11.......... TB 11210.......... TB 11210.......... 30/11/12......... TB 11361.......... TB 11361 23/12/09....................... TB 11037........... TB 11033........... 23/03/11.......... TB 11211.......... TB 11213.......... 16/11/12......... TB 11358.......... TB 11358 14/09/09....................... TB 11038........... TB 11038........... 24/03/11.......... TB 11212.......... TB 11212.......... 30/11/12......... TB 11325.......... TB 11360 17/09/10....................... TB 11042........... TB 11039........... 14/04/11.......... TB 11213.......... TB 11214.......... 12/12/12......... TB 11399.......... TB 11365 23/09/09....................... TB 11040........... TB 11040........... 14/04/11.......... TB 11229.......... TB 11215.......... 26/11/12......... TB 11362.......... TB 11362 11/09/09....................... TB 11041........... TB 11041........... 11/04/11.......... TB 11215.......... TB 11217.......... 09/11/12......... TB 11363.......... TB 11363 12/05/10....................... TB 11046........... TB 11042........... 06/04/11.......... TB 11216.......... TB 11216.......... 30/11/12......... TB 11364.......... TB 11364 01/10/09....................... TB 11043........... TB 11043........... 12/04/11.......... TB 11217.......... TB 11219.......... 23/11/12......... TB 11365.......... TB 11368 01/10/09....................... TB 11044........... TB 11044........... 15/04/11.......... TB 11218.......... TB 11218.......... 07/12/12......... TB 11366.......... TB 11366 08/09/09....................... TB 11047........... TB 11045........... 04/05/11.......... TB 11219.......... TB 11221.......... 06/12/12......... TB 11367.......... TB 11367 07/09/09....................... TB 11049........... TB 11046........... 29/04/11.......... TB 11220.......... TB 11220.......... 19/12/12......... TB 11368.......... TB 11370 18/09/09....................... TB 1970............ TB 11047........... 11/05/11.......... TB 11238.......... TB 11222.......... 11/12/12......... TB 11369.......... TB 11369 30/09/09....................... TB 11048........... TB 11048........... 13/05/11.......... TB 11222.......... TB 11223.......... 21/12/12......... TB 11370.......... TB 11372 26/10/09....................... TB 11055........... TB 11049........... 06/05/11.......... TB 11223.......... TB 11224.......... 13/12/12......... TB 11372.......... TB 11375 03/09/10....................... TB 11051........... TB 11051........... 19/05/11.......... TB 11224.......... TB 11225.......... 20/12/12......... TB 11373.......... TB 11373 30/10/09....................... TB 11054........... TB 11054........... 19/05/11.......... TB 11225.......... TB 11205.......... 21/12/12......... TB 11374.......... TB 11374 19/11/09....................... TB 11053........... TB 11053........... 29/06/11.......... TB 11226.......... TB 11226.......... 16/01/13......... TB 11375.......... TB 11377 28/10/10....................... TB 11008........... TB 11019........... 25/05/11.......... TB 11227.......... TB 11227.......... 11/01/13......... TB 11376.......... TB 11376 27/10/09....................... TB 11015........... TB 11055........... 16/05/11.......... TB 11228.......... TB 11228.......... 15/01/13......... TB 11377.......... TB 11350 28/10/09....................... TB 11059........... TB 11059........... 10/06/11.......... TB 11092.......... TB 11092.......... 05/02/13......... TB 11378.......... TB 11381 29/10/09....................... TB 11060........... TB 11060........... 23/11/11.......... TB 11231.......... TB 11231.......... 25/01/13......... TB 11379.......... TB 11379 16/11/10....................... TB 11063........... TB 11063........... 08/07/11.......... TB 11232.......... TB 11232.......... 18/01/13......... TB 11382.......... TB 11380 23/12/09....................... TB 11061........... TB 11061........... 23/06/11.......... TB 11234.......... TB 11234.......... 22/03/13......... TB 11381.......... TB 11382 [[Page 17110]] 23/11/09....................... TB 11066........... TB 11066........... 22/06/11.......... TB 11233.......... TB 11233.......... 27/02/13......... TB 11371.......... TB 11371 03/11/10....................... TB 11070........... TB 11070........... 24/06/11.......... TB 11237.......... TB 11237.......... 08/03/13......... TB 11385.......... TB 11383 30/11/09....................... TB 11065........... TB 11065........... 15/06/11.......... TB 11235.......... TB 11235.......... 06/02/13......... TB 11384.......... TB 11384 30/11/09....................... TB 11032........... TB 11032........... 01/07/11.......... TB 11236.......... TB 11236.......... 05/02/13......... TB 11386.......... TB 11385 18/11/09....................... TB 11067........... TB 11067........... 12/07/11.......... TB 11239.......... TB 11239.......... 19/02/13......... TB 11406.......... TB 11389 17/12/09....................... TB 11072........... TB 11072........... 25/11/11.......... TB 11115.......... TB 11115.......... 16/03/13......... TB 11387.......... TB 11387 24/11/09....................... TB 11074........... TB 11074........... 29/07/11.......... TB 11240.......... TB 11240.......... 25/02/13......... TB 11388.......... TB 11388 17/09/10....................... TB 11147........... TB 11147........... 06/10/11.......... TB 11243.......... TB 11243.......... 15/02/13......... TB 11390.......... TB 11390 23/12/09....................... TB 11095........... TB 11095........... 29/07/11.......... TB 11244.......... TB 11241.......... 25/02/13......... TB 11392.......... TB 11392 10/12/09....................... TB 11075........... TB 11075........... 03/08/11.......... TB 11245.......... TB 11245.......... 01/03/13......... TB 11391.......... TB 11403 07/12/09....................... TB 11076........... TB 11076........... 29/08/11.......... TB 11246.......... TB 11244.......... 01/03/13......... TB 11394.......... TB 11394 23/12/09....................... TB 11077........... TB 11077........... 22/08/11.......... TB 11247.......... TB 11247.......... 11/03/13......... TB 11393.......... TB 11395 22/12/09....................... TB 11069........... TB 11069........... 20/12/11.......... TB 11248.......... TB 11246.......... 08/03/13......... TB 11397.......... TB 11397 07/12/09....................... TB 11079........... TB 11079........... 30/08/11.......... TB 11249.......... TB 11249.......... 14/03/13......... TB 11395.......... TB 11399 19/01/10....................... TB 11078........... TB 11078........... 25/08/11.......... TB 11136.......... TB 11248.......... 18/03/13......... TB 11396.......... TB 11396 11/02/10....................... TB 11081........... TB 11081........... 06/09/11.......... TB 11250.......... TB 11250.......... 18/03/13......... TB 11356.......... TB 11400 26/03/10....................... TB 11080........... TB 11080........... 27/09/11.......... TB 11252.......... TB 11254.......... 28/03/13......... TB 11398.......... TB 11398 28/01/10....................... TB 11082........... TB 11082........... 28/09/11.......... TB 11221.......... TB 11251.......... 22/03/13......... TB 11401.......... TB 11401 28/01/10....................... TB 11084........... TB 11084........... 15/09/11.......... TB 11214.......... TB 11255.......... 09/04/13......... TB 11400.......... TB 11402 04/02/10....................... TB 11098........... TB 11030........... 20/10/11.......... TB 11266.......... TB 11256.......... 21/03/13......... TB 11404.......... TB 11404 29/01/10....................... TB 11085........... TB 11085........... 19/12/11.......... TB 11258.......... TB 11258.......... 09/04/13......... TB 11402.......... TB 11405 05/02/10....................... TB 11039........... TB 11037........... 19/10/11.......... TB 11255.......... TB 11259.......... 26/04/13......... TB 11403.......... TB 11407 29/03/10....................... TB 11086........... TB 11086........... 10/11/11.......... TB 11259.......... TB 11260.......... 15/04/13......... TB 11360.......... TB 11406 09/03/10....................... TB 11087........... TB 11087........... 05/10/11.......... TB 11261.......... TB 11261.......... 11/04/13......... TB 11407.......... TB 11408 15/04/10....................... TB 11088........... TB 11088........... 17/10/11.......... TB 11260.......... TB 11263.......... 19/04/13......... TB 11409.......... TB 11409 16/04/10....................... TB 11089........... TB 11089........... 10/11/11.......... TB 11254.......... TB 11252.......... 24/04/13......... TB 11410.......... TB 11410 29/03/10....................... TB 11090........... TB 11090........... 17/11/11.......... TB 11262.......... TB 11262.......... 19/04/13......... TB 11411.......... TB 11411 11/06/10....................... TB 11091........... TB 11091........... 16/11/11.......... TB 11263.......... TB 11264.......... 22/04/13......... TB 11408.......... TB 11412 22/06/11....................... TB 11230........... TB 11230........... 16/11/11.......... TB 11264.......... TB 11265.......... 26/04/13......... TB 11413.......... TB 11413 23/03/10....................... TB 11093........... TB 11093........... 25/11/11.......... TB 11265.......... TB 11266.......... 30/04/13......... TB 11414.......... TB 11414 23/02/10....................... TB 11094........... TB 11094........... 28/11/11.......... TB 11267.......... TB 11267.......... 22/04/13......... TB 11412.......... TB 11415 24/03/10....................... TB 11073........... TB 11073........... 05/12/11.......... TB 11268.......... TB 11268.......... 15/07/13......... TB 11416.......... TB 11416 31/03/10....................... TB 11096........... TB 11096........... 29/11/11.......... TB 11270.......... TB 11270.......... 17/05/13......... TB 11405.......... TB 11417 16/03/10....................... TB 11097........... TB 11097........... 06/12/11.......... TB 11271.......... TB 11271.......... 28/05/13......... TB 11415.......... TB 11418 10/03/10....................... TB 11101........... TB 11101........... 12/12/11.......... TB 11272.......... TB 11272.......... 23/05/13......... TB 11419.......... TB 11419 15/03/10....................... TB 11099........... TB 11099........... 07/12/11.......... TB 11275.......... TB 11275.......... 17/05/13......... TB 11417.......... TB 11421 23/03/10....................... TB 11100........... TB 11100........... 14/12/11.......... TB 11269.......... TB 11269.......... 30/05/13......... TB 11418.......... TB 11420 16/06/10....................... TB 11105........... TB 11105........... 15/12/11.......... TB 11274.......... TB 11274.......... 30/05/13......... TB 11357.......... TB 11386 07/12/10....................... TB 11102........... TB 11130........... 12/12/11.......... TB 11276.......... TB 11276.......... 27/05/13......... TB 11420.......... TB 11422 13/04/10....................... TB 11106........... TB 11106........... 11/01/12.......... TB 11279.......... TB 11279.......... 13/06/13......... TB 11421.......... TB 11423 27/04/10....................... TB 11104........... TB 11104........... 20/01/12.......... TB 11278.......... TB 11278.......... 04/06/13......... TB 11424.......... TB 11424 30/04/10....................... TB 11103........... TB 11103........... 19/01/12.......... TB 11164.......... TB 11164.......... 17/06/13......... TB 11426.......... TB 11378 07/04/10....................... TB 11108........... TB 11108........... 12/01/12.......... TB 11277.......... TB 11277.......... 10/06/13......... TB 11423.......... TB 11427 16/04/10....................... TB 11133........... TB 11133........... 19/01/12.......... TB 11280.......... TB 11281.......... 27/06/13......... TB 11428.......... TB 11428 10/05/10....................... TB 11114........... TB 11114........... 23/01/12.......... TB 11298.......... TB 11282.......... 20/06/13......... TB 11425.......... TB 11425 10/05/10....................... TB 11110........... TB 11110........... 17/01/12.......... TB 11282.......... TB 11284.......... 27/06/13......... TB 11429.......... TB 11426 06/05/10....................... TB 11116........... TB 11116........... 30/01/12.......... TB 11283.......... TB 11283.......... 21/06/13......... TB 11427.......... TB 11429 27/05/10....................... TB 11112........... TB 11112........... 01/02/12.......... TB 11284.......... TB 11285.......... 01/07/13......... TB 11434.......... TB 11434 13/07/11....................... TB 11241........... TB 11238........... 24/02/12.......... TB 11286.......... TB 11286.......... 01/07/13......... TB 11432.......... TB 11432 11/05/10....................... TB 11111........... TB 11034........... 17/02/12.......... TB 11285.......... TB 11287.......... 23/07/13......... TB 11430.......... TB 11430 17/06/10....................... TB 11118........... TB 11118........... 29/02/12.......... TB 11287.......... TB 11289.......... 31/07/13......... TB 11431.......... TB 11431 09/06/10....................... TB 11120........... TB 11120........... 22/02/12.......... TB 11288.......... TB 11288.......... 19/07/13......... TB 11436.......... TB 11436 16/07/10....................... TB 11122........... TB 11122........... 23/02/12.......... TB 11289.......... TB 11291.......... 12/07/13......... TB 11433.......... TB 11433 06/07/10....................... TB 11123........... TB 11123........... 24/02/12.......... TB 11290.......... TB 11290.......... 01/08/13......... TB 11437.......... TB 11437 21/05/10....................... TB 11124........... TB 11124........... 21/02/12.......... TB 11291.......... TB 11293.......... 15/07/13......... TB 11435.......... TB 11435 12/07/10....................... TB 11126........... TB 11126........... 04/04/12.......... TB 11292.......... TB 11292.......... 19/07/13......... TB 11438.......... TB 11316 28/06/10....................... TB 11127........... TB 11127........... 05/04/12.......... TB 11293.......... TB 11294.......... 13/11/13......... TB 11440.......... TB 11438 18/06/10....................... TB 11129........... TB 11129........... 20/03/12.......... TB 11294.......... TB 11296.......... 06/08/13......... TB 11441.......... TB 11441 22/06/10....................... TB 11130........... TB 11102........... 09/03/12.......... TB 11295.......... TB 11295.......... 02/08/13......... TB 11439.......... TB 11439 24/09/10....................... TB 11135........... TB 11135........... 30/03/12.......... TB 11296.......... TB 11298.......... 05/08/13......... TB 11442.......... TB 11440 25/06/10....................... TB 11132........... TB 11132........... 29/03/12.......... TB 11297.......... TB 11297.......... 09/08/13......... TB 11443.......... TB 11391 26/07/10....................... TB E11006.......... TB 11111........... 16/03/12.......... TB 11299.......... TB 11175.......... 27/08/13......... TB 11446.......... TB 11442 23/07/10....................... TB 11138........... TB 11138........... 29/03/12.......... TB 11300.......... TB 11300.......... 19/08/13......... TB 11447.......... TB 11443 14/09/11....................... TB 11251........... TB 11136........... 18/04/12.......... TB 11281.......... TB 11301.......... 04/09/13......... TB 11444.......... TB 11444 15/07/10....................... TB 11062........... TB 11062........... 12/04/12.......... TB 11302.......... TB 11180.......... 03/09/13......... TB 11445.......... TB 11445 23/07/10....................... TB 11141........... TB 11141........... 26/04/12.......... TB 11301.......... TB 11303.......... 25/09/13......... TB 11449.......... TB 11446 23/08/10....................... TB 11145........... TB 11145........... 20/04/12.......... TB 11303.......... TB 11306.......... 13/09/13......... TB 11450.......... TB 11447 27/08/10....................... TB 11117........... TB 11117........... 24/04/12.......... TB 11304.......... TB 11307.......... 29/10/13......... TB 11448.......... TB 11448 13/08/10....................... TB 11146........... TB 11146........... 27/04/12.......... TB 11305.......... TB 11305.......... 26/09/13......... TB 11453.......... TB 11449 13/09/10....................... TB 11149........... TB 11149........... 25/04/12.......... TB 11306.......... TB 11308.......... 02/12/13......... TB 11454.......... TB 11450 [[Page 17111]] 27/09/10....................... TB 11150........... TB 11150........... 26/04/12.......... TB 11307.......... TB 11196.......... 25/09/13......... TB 11451.......... TB 11451 14/11/11....................... TB 11148........... TB 11148........... 14/05/12.......... TB 11308.......... TB 11310.......... 25/09/13......... TB 11472.......... TB 11464 17/09/10....................... TB 11151........... TB 11151........... 10/05/12.......... TB 11310.......... TB 11312.......... 27/09/13......... TB 11457.......... TB 11453 28/09/10....................... TB 11107........... TB 11107........... 11/05/12.......... TB 11312.......... TB 11317.......... 28/10/13......... TB 11458.......... TB 11454 27/09/10....................... TB 11159........... TB 11159........... 09/05/12.......... TB 11309.......... TB 11299.......... 22/10/13......... TB 11456.......... TB 11455 25/10/10....................... TB 11153........... TB 11153........... 25/05/12.......... TB 11311.......... TB 11311.......... 11/10/13......... TB 11455.......... TB 11456 29/09/10....................... TB 11155........... TB 11155........... 29/05/12.......... TB 11313.......... TB 11313.......... 25/10/13......... TB 11459.......... TB 11459 08/10/10....................... TB 11156........... TB 11156........... 31/05/12.......... TB 11314.......... TB 11314.......... 20/11/13......... TB 11460.......... TB 11458 13/10/10....................... TB 11157........... TB 11157........... 28/06/12.......... TB 11317.......... TB 11315.......... 17/10/13......... TB 11461.......... TB 11461 15/10/10....................... TB 11168........... TB 11168........... 15/06/12.......... TB 11316.......... TB 11336.......... 21/10/13......... TB 11462.......... TB 11460 13/10/10....................... TB 11186........... TB 11160........... 15/06/12.......... TB 11318.......... TB 11318.......... 23/10/13......... TB 11463.......... TB 11463 22/10/10....................... TB 11161........... TB 11161........... 31/05/12.......... TB 11319.......... TB 11319.......... 05/11/13......... TB 11465.......... TB 11462 22/10/10....................... TB 11163........... TB 11163........... 18/06/12.......... TB 11320.......... TB 11320.......... 04/11/13......... TB 11466.......... TB 11466 25/01/12....................... TB 11256........... TB 11280........... 22/06/12.......... TB 11321.......... TB 11321.......... 13/11/13......... TB 11452.......... TB 11473 22/11/10....................... TB 11165........... TB 11165........... 19/07/12.......... TB 11322.......... TB 11322.......... 04/11/13......... TB 11389.......... TB 11465 10/11/10....................... TB 11167........... TB 11167........... 29/06/12.......... TB 11323.......... TB 11323.......... 22/11/13......... TB 11468.......... TB 11457 02/12/10....................... TB 1960............ TB 1960............ 11/07/12.......... TB 11324.......... TB 11324.......... 27/11/13......... TB 11467.......... TB 11467 15/11/10....................... TB 11169........... TB 11169........... 26/06/12.......... TB 11348.......... TB 11325.......... 11/12/13......... TB 11470.......... TB 11468 30/11/10....................... TB 11178........... TB 11170........... 09/07/12.......... TB 11326.......... TB 11326.......... 18/11/13......... TB 11469.......... TB 11469 10/11/10....................... TB 11171........... TB 11171........... 03/07/12.......... TB 11327.......... TB 11327.......... 02/12/13......... TB 11474.......... TB 11470 30/11/10....................... TB 11183........... TB 11172........... 12/07/12.......... TB 11328.......... TB 11328.......... 02/12/13......... TB 11471.......... TB 11471 26/11/10....................... TB 11173........... TB 11173........... 16/07/12.......... TB 11329.......... TB 11329.......... 30/12/13......... TB 11503.......... TB 11488 14/12/10....................... TB 11174........... TB 11174........... 24/08/12.......... TB 11330.......... TB 11330.......... 16/12/13......... TB 11476.......... TB 11474 15/06/12....................... TB 11175........... TB 11302........... 13/07/12.......... TB 11331.......... TB 11331.......... 16/12/13......... TB 11477.......... TB 11477 19/11/10....................... TB 11177........... TB 11177........... 23/07/12.......... TB 11332.......... TB 11332.......... 06/12/13......... TB 11475.......... TB 11475 23/12/10....................... TB 11172........... TB 11178........... 29/08/12.......... TB 11333.......... TB 11333.......... 03/12/13......... TB 11479.......... TB 11476 11/04/12....................... TB 11315........... TB 11304........... 10/08/12.......... TB 11334.......... TB 11334.......... 09/12/13......... TB 11480.......... TB 11480 16/12/10....................... TB 11181........... TB 11181........... 23/07/12.......... TB 11335.......... TB 11335.......... 09/12/13......... TB 11478.......... TB 11489 15/12/10....................... TB 11184........... TB 11183........... 30/08/12.......... TB 11337.......... TB 11337.......... 09/12/13......... TB 11481.......... TB 11481 15/12/10....................... TB 11187........... TB 11184........... 30/07/12.......... TB 11336.......... TB 11309.......... 17/12/13......... TB 11482.......... TB 11482 14/01/11....................... TB 11188........... TB 11188........... 31/08/12.......... TB 11180.......... TB 11339.......... 09/01/14......... TB 11483.......... TB 11483 25/01/11....................... TB 11189........... TB 11187........... 18/09/12.......... TB 11340.......... TB 11340.......... 21/01/14......... TB 11484.......... TB 11484 21/01/11....................... TB 11160........... TB 11189........... 30/11/12.......... TB 11339.......... TB 11341.......... 27/02/14......... TB 11486.......... TB 11486 12/01/11....................... TB 11190........... TB 11190........... 12/09/12.......... TB 11341.......... TB 11343.......... 27/01/14......... TB 11487.......... TB 11487 25/01/11....................... TB 11192........... TB 11186........... 15/10/12.......... TB 11343.......... TB 11345.......... 17/01/14......... TB 11485.......... TB 11485 07/02/11....................... TB 11191........... TB 11191........... 17/09/12.......... TB 11346.......... TB 11347.......... 31/01/14......... TB 11489.......... TB 11490 07/02/11....................... TB 11193........... TB 11192........... 28/09/12.......... TB 11345.......... TB 11344.......... 14/01/14......... TB 11490.......... TB 11491 18/02/11....................... TB 11195........... TB 11193........... 09/10/12.......... TB 11342.......... TB 11342.......... 29/01/14......... TB 11488.......... TB 11492 24/02/11....................... TB 11196........... TB 11195........... 24/09/12.......... TB 11344.......... TB 11346.......... 30/01/14......... TB 11492.......... TB 11493 25/02/11....................... TB 11199........... TB 11211........... 15/10/12.......... TB 11347.......... TB 9015........... 24/01/14......... TB 11493.......... TB 11479 25/02/11....................... TB 11200........... TB 11198........... 21/09/12.......... TB 11338.......... TB 11348.......... 27/02/14......... TB 11491.......... TB 11494 21/02/11....................... TB 11201........... TB 11199........... 19/10/12.......... TB 11350.......... TB 11359.......... 16/06/14......... TB 11495.......... TB 11495 14/02/11....................... TB 11170........... TB 11200........... 17/10/12.......... TB 11351.......... TB 11351.......... 14/02/14......... TB 11498.......... TB 11498 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ (h) Eddy Current Conductivity Measurement For each affected inboard flap: Within 6 years after the effective date of this AD, or within 12 years after the date of the flap first operation, as specified in figure 1 to paragraphs (g), (j)(1), and (j)(2) of this AD, whichever occurs first, accomplish an eddy current conductivity measurement, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A330-57-3120, dated September 18, 2015; or Airbus Service Bulletin A340-57-5036, dated September 18, 2015; as applicable. (i) Replacement If a part manufactured from nonconforming material is detected during the eddy current inspection required by paragraph (h) of this AD: Within 30 days after doing the eddy current inspection, obtain replacement instructions 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); and, within the compliance time specified in those instructions, accomplish the replacement accordingly. (j) Parts Installation Limitation As of the effective date of this AD, an inboard flap may be installed on any airplane, provided the part is a serviceable part. A serviceable part is: (1) A part that is not listed by serial number in figure 1 to paragraphs (g), (j)(1), and (j)(2) of this AD; or (2) A part that has a serial number listed in figure 1 to paragraphs (g), (j)(1), and (j)(2) of this AD, and has passed an eddy current conductivity measurement within the compliance time specified in this AD, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A330-57-3120, dated September 18, 2015; or Airbus Service Bulletin A340-57-5036, dated September 18, 2015; as applicable. (k) 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 [[Page 17112]] 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 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. (l) Related Information Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA Airworthiness Directive 2016-0231, dated November 22, 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-2016-8851. (m) 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 A330-57-3120, dated September 18, 2015. (ii) Airbus Service Bulletin A340-57-5036, dated September 18, 2015. (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 March 10, 2017. Michael Kaszycki, Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2017-05366 Filed 4-7-17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, This condition, if not detected and
except Federal holidays. The AD docket corrected, could reduce the structural
Federal Aviation Administration contains this AD, the regulatory integrity of the aeroplane.
evaluation, any comments received, and To address this potential unsafe condition,
14 CFR Part 39 other information. The street address for Airbus issued Service Bulletin (SB) A330–
the Docket Office (telephone 800–647– 57–3120 and SB A340–57–5036 to provide
[Docket No. FAA–2016–8851; Directorate
5527) is Docket Management Facility, instructions to identify and inspect the
Identifier 2016–NM–070–AD; Amendment
39–18831; AD 2017–06–07] U.S. Department of Transportation, potentially affected parts.
Docket Operations, M–30, West Consequently, EASA issued AD 2016–0082
RIN 2120–AA64 Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140, to require identification of the potentially
1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., affected inboard flap parts, a one-time special
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus detailed inspection (SDI) [eddy current
Washington, DC 20590.
Airplanes measurement] to identify which material
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Vladimir Ulyanov, Aerospace Engineer, they are made of and, depending on findings,
Administration (FAA), Department of International Branch, ANM–116, replacement with serviceable parts.
Transportation (DOT). Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, Since EASA AD 2016–0082 was issued, it
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA was confirmed that flaps, initially installed
ACTION: Final rule.
on A340–500 and A340–600 aeroplanes, may
98057–3356; telephone 425–227–1138;
SUMMARY: We are adopting a new also have been installed in service on A340–
fax 425–227–1149.
airworthiness directive (AD) for all 200 or A340–300 aeroplanes. As this
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Airbus Model A330–200 Freighter, installation was not done during production,
–200, and –300 series airplanes; and Discussion no SB was published for these models.
For the reason described above, this
Airbus Model A340–200, –300, –500, We issued a notice of proposed
[EASA] AD retains the requirements of EASA
and –600 series airplanes. This AD was rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
AD 2016–0082 [which corresponded to the
prompted by reports that part 39 by adding an AD that would
FAA NPRM], which is superseded, expands
nonconforming aluminum alloy was apply to all Airbus Model A330–200
the Applicability to include A340–200 and
used to manufacture several structural Freighter, –200, and –300 series
A340–300 aeroplanes, corrects a
parts on the inboard flap. This AD airplanes; and Airbus Model A340–500
typographical error in Appendix 1 of this
requires identification of the potentially and –600 series airplanes. The NPRM
[EASA] AD for one affected flap, Right Hand
affected inboard flap parts, a one-time published in the Federal Register on
(RH) serial number (s/n) ‘‘TB 11411’’ in place
eddy current inspection to identify August 31, 2016 (81 FR 59922) (‘‘the
of ‘‘TB 14411’’ (date of first operation: 19/04/
which material the parts are made of, NPRM’’). The NPRM was prompted by
13) and identified in bold in Appendix 1, and
and, depending on findings, reports that nonconforming aluminum
adds the prefix ‘‘TB’’ to the s/n’s of all Left
replacement with serviceable parts. We alloy was used to manufacture several
Hand (LH) and RH flaps, which was
are issuing this AD to address the unsafe structural parts on the inboard flap. The
inadvertently omitted in Appendix 1 of
condition on these products. NPRM proposed to require [EASA] AD 2016–0082. This [EASA] AD also
DATES: This AD is effective May 15, identification of the potentially affected allows, under certain conditions, installation
2017. inboard flap parts, a one-time eddy of an affected inboard flap on an aeroplane.
The Director of the Federal Register current inspection to identify which
approved the incorporation by reference material the parts are made of, and, Airbus Model A340–200 and –300
of certain publications listed in this AD depending on findings, replacement series airplanes have been added to the
as of May 15, 2017. with serviceable parts. We are issuing applicability of this AD. Since there are
this AD to detect and correct structural currently no domestic operators of these
ADDRESSES: For service information parts of inboard flaps made of
identified in this final rule, contact added airplanes, notice and opportunity
nonconforming aluminum alloy, which for public comment before issuing this
Airbus SAS, Airworthiness Office— could result in reduced structural
EAL, 1 Rond Point Maurice Bellonte, AD are unnecessary.
integrity of the airplane.
31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone The European Aviation Safety Agency You may examine the MCAI in the
+33 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61 93 45 (EASA), which is the Technical Agent AD docket on the Internet at http://
80; email airworthiness.A330-A340@ for the Member States of the European www.regulations.gov by searching for
airbus.com; Internet http:// Union, has issued EASA Airworthiness and locating Docket No. FAA–2016–
www.airbus.com. You may view this Directive 2016–0231, dated November 8851.
referenced service information at the 22, 2016 (‘‘EASA AD 2016–0231’’)
FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, Comments
(referred to after this as the Mandatory
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. Continuing Airworthiness Information, We gave the public the opportunity to
For information on the availability of or ‘‘the MCAI’’), which superseded participate in developing this AD. The
this material at the FAA, call 425–227– EASA Airworthiness Directive 2016– following presents the comments
1221. It is also available on the Internet 0082, dated April 27, 2016 (‘‘EASA AD received on the NPRM and the FAA’s
at http://www.regulations.gov by 2016–0082’’), to correct an unsafe response to each comment.
searching for and locating Docket No. condition all Airbus Model A330–200
FAA–2016–8851. Freighter, –200, and –300 series Request To Account for a Superseding
airplanes; and Airbus Model A340–200, EASA Airworthiness Directive
pmangrum on DSK3GDR082PROD with RULES
Examining the AD Docket
–300, –500 and –600 series airplanes.
You may examine the AD docket on The MCAI states: Airbus commented that EASA was
the Internet at http:// planning to supersede EASA AD 2016–
Following an Airbus quality control review
www.regulations.gov by searching for on the final assembly line, it was discovered
0082 with EASA AD 2016–0231, which
and locating Docket No. FAA–2016– that non-conforming aluminium alloy was would update the AD applicability,
8851; or in person at the Docket used to manufacture several structural parts correct a certain part serial number, and
Management Facility between 9 a.m. on the inboard flap. add the prefix ‘‘TB’’ to the serial
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For the reasons discussed above, I § 39.13 [Amended] (f) Compliance
certify that this AD: ■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding Comply with this AD within the
1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory the following new airworthiness compliance times specified, unless already
directive (AD): done.
action’’ under Executive Order 12866;
2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the 2017–06–07 Airbus: Amendment 39–18831; (g) Inboard Flap Serial Number
Docket No. FAA–2016–8851; Directorate Identification
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures
Identifier 2016–NM–070–AD. Within 24 months after the effective date
(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979);
(a) Effective Date of this AD: Inspect each left-hand (LH) and
3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in right-hand (RH) inboard flap, in accordance
Alaska; and This AD is effective May 15, 2017. with the Accomplishment Instructions of
4. Will not have a significant (b) Affected ADs Airbus Service Bulletin A330–57–3120,
dated September 18, 2015; or Airbus Service
economic impact, positive or negative, None. Bulletin A340–57–5036, dated September 18,
on a substantial number of small entities (c) Applicability 2015; as applicable; to identify the serial
under the criteria of the Regulatory number. A review of airplane delivery and
This AD applies to Airbus Model A330–
Flexibility Act. 223F and –243F airplanes; A330–201, –202,
maintenance records is acceptable in lieu of
inspecting the inboard flaps, provided those
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 –203, –223, and –243 airplanes; A330–301,
records can be relied upon for that purpose
–302, –303, –321, –322, –323, –341, –342,
and the serial number of the affected parts
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation and –343 airplanes; A340–211, –212, and
can be conclusively identified from that
safety, Incorporation by reference, –213 airplanes; A340–311, –312, and –313
review. The serial numbers of affected
airplanes; A340–541 airplanes; and A340–
Safety. inboard flaps are identified in figure 1 to
642 airplanes; certificated in any category, all
paragraphs (g), (j)(1), and (j)(2) of this AD.
Adoption of the Amendment manufacturer serial numbers.
Note 1 to paragraphs (g) and (h) of this
(d) Subject AD: Airbus Service Bulletin A330–57–3120,
Accordingly, under the authority
Air Transport Association (ATA) of dated September 18, 2015; and Airbus
delegated to me by the Administrator,
America Code 57, Wings. Service Bulletin A340–57–5036, dated
the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as September 18, 2015; list the serial numbers
follows: (e) Reason of potentially affected LH and RH inboard
This AD was prompted by reports that flaps and the corresponding airplane serial
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS nonconforming aluminum alloy was used to number on which these parts were installed
DIRECTIVES manufacture several structural parts on the during production. The airplane serial
inboard flap. We are issuing this AD to detect number list is for information only, as it
■ 1. The authority citation for part 39 and correct structural parts of inboard flaps cannot be excluded that a potentially affected
made of nonconforming aluminum alloy, inboard flap has been removed from an
continues to read as follows:
which could result in reduced structural airplane and later re-installed on another
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. integrity of the airplane. airplane.
FIGURE 1 TO PARAGRAPHS (g), (j)(1), AND (j)(2) OF THIS AD—AFFECTED FLAP SERIAL NUMBERS (S/N)
Date of first Date of first Date of first
operation LH s/n RH s/n operation LH s/n RH s/n operation LH s/n RH s/n
(dd/mm/yy) (dd/mm/yy) (dd/mm/yy)
29/09/10 ....... TB 11004 ..... TB 11004 ..... 28/02/11 ....... TB 11202 ..... TB 11201 ..... 19/12/12 ....... TB 11349 ..... TB 11349
21/07/09 ....... TB 11030 ..... TB 11028 ..... 22/02/11 ....... TB 11198 ..... TB 11202 ..... 17/12/12 ....... TB 11352 ..... TB 11352
17/08/09 ....... TB 11034 ..... TB 11002 ..... 07/03/11 ....... TB 11203 ..... TB 11203 ..... 15/11/12 ....... TB 11353 ..... TB 11353
21/05/10 ....... TB 11031 ..... TB 11031 ..... 30/03/11 ....... TB 11204 ..... TB 11204 ..... 30/10/12 ....... TB 11354 ..... TB 11354
09/08/10 ....... TB 11071 ..... TB 11071 ..... 31/05/11 ....... TB 11205 ..... TB 11229 ..... 22/10/12 ....... TB 11355 ..... TB 11355
10/07/09 ....... TB 11033 ..... TB 11057 ..... 15/03/11 ....... TB 11206 ..... TB 11206 ..... 31/10/12 ....... TB 11383 ..... TB 11357
06/08/10 ....... TB 11036 ..... TB 11098 ..... 24/03/11 ....... TB 11208 ..... TB 11208 ..... 30/10/12 ....... TB 11380 ..... TB 11356
29/07/09 ....... TB 11035 ..... TB 11035 ..... 04/04/11 ....... TB 11209 ..... TB 11209 ..... 26/11/12 ....... TB 11359 ..... TB 11393
19/08/09 ....... TB 11057 ..... TB 11036 ..... 22/03/11 ....... TB 11210 ..... TB 11210 ..... 30/11/12 ....... TB 11361 ..... TB 11361
23/12/09 ....... TB 11037 ..... TB 11033 ..... 23/03/11 ....... TB 11211 ..... TB 11213 ..... 16/11/12 ....... TB 11358 ..... TB 11358
14/09/09 ....... TB 11038 ..... TB 11038 ..... 24/03/11 ....... TB 11212 ..... TB 11212 ..... 30/11/12 ....... TB 11325 ..... TB 11360
17/09/10 ....... TB 11042 ..... TB 11039 ..... 14/04/11 ....... TB 11213 ..... TB 11214 ..... 12/12/12 ....... TB 11399 ..... TB 11365
23/09/09 ....... TB 11040 ..... TB 11040 ..... 14/04/11 ....... TB 11229 ..... TB 11215 ..... 26/11/12 ....... TB 11362 ..... TB 11362
11/09/09 ....... TB 11041 ..... TB 11041 ..... 11/04/11 ....... TB 11215 ..... TB 11217 ..... 09/11/12 ....... TB 11363 ..... TB 11363
12/05/10 ....... TB 11046 ..... TB 11042 ..... 06/04/11 ....... TB 11216 ..... TB 11216 ..... 30/11/12 ....... TB 11364 ..... TB 11364
01/10/09 ....... TB 11043 ..... TB 11043 ..... 12/04/11 ....... TB 11217 ..... TB 11219 ..... 23/11/12 ....... TB 11365 ..... TB 11368
01/10/09 ....... TB 11044 ..... TB 11044 ..... 15/04/11 ....... TB 11218 ..... TB 11218 ..... 07/12/12 ....... TB 11366 ..... TB 11366
08/09/09 ....... TB 11047 ..... TB 11045 ..... 04/05/11 ....... TB 11219 ..... TB 11221 ..... 06/12/12 ....... TB 11367 ..... TB 11367
07/09/09 ....... TB 11049 ..... TB 11046 ..... 29/04/11 ....... TB 11220 ..... TB 11220 ..... 19/12/12 ....... TB 11368 ..... TB 11370
18/09/09 ....... TB 1970 ....... TB 11047 ..... 11/05/11 ....... TB 11238 ..... TB 11222 ..... 11/12/12 ....... TB 11369 ..... TB 11369
30/09/09 ....... TB 11048 ..... TB 11048 ..... 13/05/11 ....... TB 11222 ..... TB 11223 ..... 21/12/12 ....... TB 11370 ..... TB 11372
26/10/09 ....... TB 11055 ..... TB 11049 ..... 06/05/11 ....... TB 11223 ..... TB 11224 ..... 13/12/12 ....... TB 11372 ..... TB 11375
03/09/10 ....... TB 11051 ..... TB 11051 ..... 19/05/11 ....... TB 11224 ..... TB 11225 ..... 20/12/12 ....... TB 11373 ..... TB 11373
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30/10/09 ....... TB 11054 ..... TB 11054 ..... 19/05/11 ....... TB 11225 ..... TB 11205 ..... 21/12/12 ....... TB 11374 ..... TB 11374
19/11/09 ....... TB 11053 ..... TB 11053 ..... 29/06/11 ....... TB 11226 ..... TB 11226 ..... 16/01/13 ....... TB 11375 ..... TB 11377
28/10/10 ....... TB 11008 ..... TB 11019 ..... 25/05/11 ....... TB 11227 ..... TB 11227 ..... 11/01/13 ....... TB 11376 ..... TB 11376
27/10/09 ....... TB 11015 ..... TB 11055 ..... 16/05/11 ....... TB 11228 ..... TB 11228 ..... 15/01/13 ....... TB 11377 ..... TB 11350
28/10/09 ....... TB 11059 ..... TB 11059 ..... 10/06/11 ....... TB 11092 ..... TB 11092 ..... 05/02/13 ....... TB 11378 ..... TB 11381
29/10/09 ....... TB 11060 ..... TB 11060 ..... 23/11/11 ....... TB 11231 ..... TB 11231 ..... 25/01/13 ....... TB 11379 ..... TB 11379
16/11/10 ....... TB 11063 ..... TB 11063 ..... 08/07/11 ....... TB 11232 ..... TB 11232 ..... 18/01/13 ....... TB 11382 ..... TB 11380
23/12/09 ....... TB 11061 ..... TB 11061 ..... 23/06/11 ....... TB 11234 ..... TB 11234 ..... 22/03/13 ....... TB 11381 ..... TB 11382
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![17112 Federal Register / Vol. 82, No. 67 / Monday, April 10, 2017 / Rules and Regulations
standards district office/certificate holding Issued in Renton, Washington, on March www.regulations.gov by searching for
district office. The AMOC approval letter 10, 2017. and locating Docket No. FAA–2016–
must specifically reference this AD. Michael Kaszycki, 9385; or in person at the Docket
(2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Management Facility between 9 a.m.
requirement in this AD to obtain corrective Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
actions from a manufacturer, the action must except Federal holidays. The AD docket
[FR Doc. 2017–05366 Filed 4–7–17; 8:45 am]
be accomplished using a method approved contains this AD, the regulatory
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by the Manager, International Branch, ANM–
evaluation, any comments received, and
116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or
the European Aviation Safety Agency
other information. The address for the
(EASA); or Airbus’s EASA DOA. If approved DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Docket Office (phone: 800–647–5527) is
by the DOA, the approval must include the Docket Management Facility, U.S.
Federal Aviation Administration Department of Transportation, Docket
DOA-authorized signature.
(3) Required for Compliance (RC): If any Operations, M–30, West Building
service information contains procedures or 14 CFR Part 39 Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200
tests that are identified as RC, those [Docket No. FAA–2016–9385; Directorate New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington,
procedures and tests must be done to comply Identifier 2016–NM–111–AD; Amendment DC 20590.
with this AD; any procedures or tests that are 39–18844; AD 2017–07–06] FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
not identified as RC are recommended. Those Krista Greer, Aerospace Engineer,
procedures and tests that are not identified RIN 2120–AA64 Airframe Branch, ACE–117A, FAA,
as RC may be deviated from using accepted Atlanta Aircraft Certification Office
methods in accordance with the operator’s Airworthiness Directives; Gulfstream
Aerospace Corporation Airplanes (ACO), 1701 Columbia Avenue, College
maintenance or inspection program without Park, GA 30337; phone: 404–474–5544;
obtaining approval of an AMOC, provided fax: 404–474–5606; email: krista.greer@
AGENCY: Federal Aviation
the procedures and tests identified as RC can
Administration (FAA), DOT. faa.gov.
be done and the airplane can be put back in
an airworthy condition. Any substitutions or ACTION: Final rule. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
changes to procedures or tests identified as Discussion
RC require approval of an AMOC. SUMMARY: We are adopting a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for all We issued a notice of proposed
(l) Related Information Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
Refer to Mandatory Continuing Model G–1159B airplanes. This AD was part 39 by adding an AD that would
Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA prompted by a review of airplane apply to all Gulfstream Aerospace
Airworthiness Directive 2016–0231, dated maintenance records, which revealed Corporation Model G–1159B airplanes.
November 22, 2016, for related information. that incorrect rudder assemblies were The NPRM published in the Federal
This MCAI may be found in the AD docket installed on certain airplanes. This AD Register on November 21, 2016 (81 FR
on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov requires certain inspections, and 83180). The NPRM was prompted by a
by searching for and locating Docket No. replacement or modification of the review of airplane maintenance records,
FAA–2016–8851. which revealed that incorrect rudder
rudder assembly if necessary. We are
(m) Material Incorporated by Reference issuing this AD to address the unsafe assemblies were installed on certain
condition on these products. airplanes. The NPRM proposed to
(1) The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference DATES: This AD is effective May 15,
require an inspection to determine the
(IBR) of the service information listed in this 2017. part number of the rudder assembly
paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR The Director of the Federal Register installed, verification that the part
part 51. approved the incorporation by reference number of the rudder assembly matches
(2) You must use this service information of a certain publication listed in this AD what is recorded in the airplane
as applicable to do the actions required by as May 15, 2017. maintenance records, an inspection of
this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise. the rudder hinges if necessary, and
ADDRESSES: For service information
(i) Airbus Service Bulletin A330–57–3120, replacement or modification of the
dated September 18, 2015. identified in this final rule, contact rudder assembly if necessary. We are
(ii) Airbus Service Bulletin A340–57–5036, Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation, issuing this AD to detect and correct the
dated September 18, 2015. Technical Publications Dept., P.O. Box installation of incorrect rudder
(3) For service information identified in 2206, Savannah, GA 31402–2206; assemblies, which could result in flutter
this AD, contact Airbus SAS, Airworthiness telephone 800–810–4853; fax 912–965– and subsequent loss of the rudder, and
Office—EAL, 1 Rond Point Maurice Bellonte, 3520; email pubs@gulfstream.com; consequent loss of control of the
31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone +33 Internet http://www.gulfstream.com/ airplane.
5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61 93 45 80; email product_support/technical_pubs/pubs/
airworthiness.A330-A340@airbus.com; index.htm. You may view this Comments
Internet http://www.airbus.com. referenced service information at the We gave the public the opportunity to
(4) You may view this service information FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, participate in developing this AD. We
at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA.
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For
have considered the comment received.
For information on the availability of
information on the availability of this Support for the NPRM
this material at the FAA, call 425–227–
material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221.
1221. It is also available on the Internet An anonymous commenter stated that
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(5) You may view this service information
that is incorporated by reference at the at http://www.regulations.gov by the NPRM was understandable and that
National Archives and Records searching for and locating Docket No. the FAA should retain its governmental
Administration (NARA). For information on FAA–2016–9385. authority.
the availability of this material at NARA, call We infer that the commenter supports
Examining the AD Docket the intent of the NPRM. We have not
202–741–6030, or go to: http://
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr- You may examine the AD docket on made any changes to this final rule
locations.html. the Internet at http:// regarding this issue.
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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 May 15, 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 17107 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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