82 FR 3143 - Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Defense and Space S.A. (Formerly Known as Construcciones Aeronauticas, S.A.) Airplanes
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 7 (January 11, 2017)
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 7 (January 11, 2017)
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| FR Document | 2016-31958 |
[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 7 (Wednesday, January 11, 2017)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 3143-3146] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2016-31958] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2016-9113; Directorate Identifier 2016-NM-042-AD; Amendment 39-18772; AD 2017-01-05] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Defense and Space S.A. (Formerly Known as Construcciones Aeronauticas, S.A.) Airplanes AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of Transportation (DOT). ACTION: Final rule. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Airbus Defense and Space S.A. Model CN-235, CN-235-100, CN 235-200, and CN-235-300 airplanes. This AD was prompted by reports of cracks in certain areas of the rear fuselage. This AD requires repetitive borescope and detailed visual inspections of the rear fuselage lateral beam and its external area, and repair if necessary. We are issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products. DATES: This AD is effective February 15, 2017. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of a certain publications listed in this AD as of February 15, 2017. ADDRESSES: For service information identified in this final rule, contact Airbus Defence and Space, Services/Engineering Support, Avenida de Arag[oacute]n 404, 28022 Madrid, Spain; telephone +34 91 585 55 84; fax +34 91 585 31 27; email [email protected]. You may view this referenced service information at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 425-227-1221. It is also available on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2016-9113. [[Page 3144]] 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- 9113; 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: Shahram Daneshmandi, Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; telephone 425-227-1112; fax 425-227-1149. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Discussion We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR part 39 by adding an AD that would apply to all Airbus Defense and Space S.A. Model CN-235, CN-235-100, CN-235-200, and CN-235-300 airplanes. The NPRM published in the Federal Register on September 29, 2016 (81 FR 66872). The NPRM was prompted by reports of cracks in certain areas of the rear fuselage. The NPRM proposed to require repetitive borescope and detailed visual inspections of the rear fuselage lateral beam and its external area, and repair if necessary. We are issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products. The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical Agent for the Member States of the European Union, has issued Airworthiness Directive 2016-0064, dated April 4, 2016 (referred to after this as the Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or ``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for all Airbus Defense and Space S.A. Model CN-235, CN-235-100, CN-235-200, and CN-235-300 airplanes. The MCAI states: During a scheduled visual inspection accomplished in accordance with the CN-235 Maintenance Review Board (MRB) Document task 53.160, cracking was found, affecting the rear fuselage lateral beam, both left hand (LH) and right hand (RH) sides. The investigation to determine the cause of these cracks is on-going. This condition, if not detected and corrected, could lead to failure of the affected components, resulting in reduced structural integrity of the fuselage. To address this potential unsafe condition, Airbus Defence and Space (D&S) issued Alert Operator Transmission (AOT) AOT-CN235-53- 0002 Revision 1 (hereafter referred to as `the AOT' in this AD) to provide inspection instructions. For the reasons described above, this [EASA] AD requires repetitive inspections [special detailed inspection with a borescope and detailed visual] of the rear fuselage lateral beam and its external area and, depending on findings, [cracks or discrepancies], accomplishment of applicable corrective action(s) [repair]. 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- 9113. Comments We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing this AD. We received no comments on the NPRM or on the determination of the cost to the public. Conclusion We reviewed the relevant data and determined that air safety and the public interest require adopting this AD as proposed except for 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. Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 We reviewed Airbus Defense and Space Alert Operators Transmission (AOT), AOT-CN235-53-0002, Revision 1, dated September 17, 2015. This service information describes repetitive borescope and detailed visual inspection requirements for the rear fuselage lateral beam and its external area. 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 13 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......................... 2 work-hours x $85 per hour $0 $170 $2,210 = $170. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- We have received no definitive data that will enable us to provide cost estimates for the on-condition actions specified in this AD. 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; [[Page 3145]] 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): 2017-01-05 Airbus Defense and Space S.A. (Formerly Known as Construcciones Aeronauticas, S.A.): Amendment 39-18772; Docket No. FAA-2016-9113; Directorate Identifier 2016-NM-042-AD. (a) Effective Date This AD is effective February 15, 2017. (b) Affected ADs None. (c) Applicability This AD applies to Airbus Defense and Space S.A. (formerly known as Construcciones Aeronauticas, S.A.) Model CN-235, CN-235-100, CN- 235-200, and CN-235-300 airplanes, certificated in any category, all manufacturer serial numbers. (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 53, Fuselage. (e) Reason This AD was prompted by reports of cracks in certain areas of the rear fuselage. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct cracks in the rear fuselage lateral beam and its external area; such cracking could lead to failure of the affected components, and result in reduced structural integrity of the fuselage. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Repetitive Inspections on the Fuselage Lateral Beam Within the compliance time specified in table 1 to paragraph (g) of this AD, and thereafter at intervals not to exceed the values specified in table 2 to paragraph (g) of this AD, as applicable to airplane model, accomplish the inspections as specified in paragraphs (g)(1) and (g)(2) of this AD, in accordance with the instructions of Airbus Defense and Space Alert Operators Transmission (AOT) AOT-CN235-53-0002, Revision 1, dated September 17, 2015. (1) A special detailed inspection for cracks and other discrepancies with a borescope of the rear fuselage lateral beam between frame (FR) 31 and FR 45, left-hand (LH) and right-hand (RH) side. (2) A detailed visual inspection for cracks and other discrepancies of the external area of the rear fuselage lateral beam, LH and RH side. Table 1 to Paragraph (g) of This AD--Initial Inspection Compliance Time ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------------------ A or B, whichever occurs later ------------------------------------------------------------------------ A............................ Before exceeding 15,000 flight cycles or 15,000 flight hours, whichever occurs first since airplane first flight. B............................ Within 50 flight cycles or 50 flight hours, whichever occurs first after the effective date of this AD. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Table 2 to Paragraph (g) of This AD--Repetitive Inspection Intervals ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Repetitive interval (whichever Airplane models occurs first, flight cycles or flight hours) ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Model CN-235 and CN-235-100 airplanes.. 3,600 flight cycles or 3,100 flight hours. Model CN-235-200 airplanes............. 3,600 flight cycles or 2,800 flight hours. Model CN-235-300 airplanes............. 15,000 flight cycles or 15,000 flight hours. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ (h) Repair If any crack or discrepancy is found during any inspection required by paragraph (g) of this AD: Before further flight, contact and obtain repair instructions from Airbus Defense and Space S.A. in accordance with paragraph (k)(2) of this AD, and within the compliance time indicated in those instructions, accomplish the repair accordingly, including any post-repair maintenance task(s), as applicable. (i) Continued Inspection of Repaired Areas Accomplishment of a repair on an airplane, as required by paragraph (h) of this AD, does not constitute terminating action for the repetitive inspections as required by paragraph (g) of this AD for that airplane, unless specified in the applicable repair instructions obtained in paragraph (h). (j) Credit for Previous Actions This paragraph provides credit for actions required by paragraphs (g) and (h) of this AD, if those actions were performed before the effective date of this AD, using Airbus Defense and Space AOT AOT-CN235-53-0002, dated August 28, 2015. (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: Shahram Daneshmandi, Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; telephone 425-227-1112; fax 425-227-1149. Before using any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager of the local flight standards district office/certificate holding district office. (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any requirement in this AD to obtain corrective actions from a manufacturer, the action must be accomplished using a method approved by the Manager, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or EASA; or Airbus Defense and Space S.A.'s EASA Design Organization Approval (DOA). If approved by the DOA, the approval must include the DOA- authorized signature. (l) Related Information (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA Airworthiness Directive 2016-0064, dated April 4, 2016, for related information. This MCAI may be found in the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by [[Page 3146]] searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2016-9113. (2) Service information identified in this AD that is not incorporated by reference is available at the addresses specified in paragraphs (m)(3) and (m)(4) of this AD. (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 Defense and Space Alert Operators Transmission (AOT), AOT-CN235-53-0002, Revision 1, dated September 17, 2015. (ii) Reserved. (3) For service information identified in this AD, contact EADS- CASA, Military Transport Aircraft Division (MTAD), Integrated Customer Services (ICS), Technical Services, Avenida de Arag[oacute]n 404, 28022 Madrid, Spain; telephone +34 91 585 55 84; fax +34 91 585 55 05; email [email protected]; Internet http://www.eads.net. (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 27, 2016. Jeffrey E. Duven, Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2016-31958 Filed 1-10-17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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adversely affect the structural integrity of the (3) An AMOC that provides an acceptable Issued in Renton, Washington, on
airplane. level of safety may be used for any repair, December 15, 2016.
modification, or alteration required by this Victor Wicklund,
(f) Compliance
AD if it is approved by the Boeing Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
Comply with this AD within the Commercial Airplanes Organization Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
compliance times specified, unless already Designation Authorization (ODA) that has
done. [FR Doc. 2016–31188 Filed 1–10–17; 8:45 am]
been authorized by the Manager, Seattle
ACO, to make those findings. To be BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
(g) Inspection and Corrective Actions
approved, the repair method, modification
Before the accumulation of 18,000 total deviation, or alteration deviation must meet
flight cycles, or within 13 years after the the certification basis of the airplane, and the DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
effective date of this AD, whichever occurs approval must specifically refer to this AD.
first, do the inspections specified in (4) Except as required by paragraph (i) of Federal Aviation Administration
paragraphs (g)(1), (g)(2), and (g)(3) of this AD, this AD: For service information that
and all applicable corrective actions, in contains steps that are labeled as Required 14 CFR Part 39
accordance with the Accomplishment for Compliance (RC), the provisions of
Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin paragraphs (j)(4)(i) and (j)(4)(ii) apply.
B787–81205–SB570018–00, Issue 001, dated [Docket No. FAA–2016–9113; Directorate
(i) The steps labeled as RC, including Identifier 2016–NM–042–AD; Amendment
July 1, 2015, except as required by paragraph substeps under an RC step and any figures
(i) of this AD. Do all applicable corrective 39–18772; AD 2017–01–05]
identified in an RC step, must be done to
actions before further flight. comply with the AD. An AMOC is required
(1) Do a detailed inspection for a machine for any deviations to RC steps, including RIN 2120–AA64
mismatch condition of the stringer 1 fitting substeps and identified figures.
faying surface. (ii) Steps not labeled as RC may be Airworthiness Directives; Airbus
(2) Do a detailed inspection of the faying deviated from using accepted methods in Defense and Space S.A. (Formerly
surface of the aluminum T-chord common to accordance with the operator’s maintenance Known as Construcciones
the stringer 1 fitting for fretting damage. or inspection program without obtaining
(3) Do an eddy current inspection for
Aeronauticas, S.A.) Airplanes
approval of an AMOC, provided the RC steps,
cracking of the fastener holes common to including substeps and identified figures, can AGENCY: Federal Aviation
stringer fitting 1 and stringer fittings 5 still be done as specified, and the airplane Administration (FAA), Department of
through 11. can be put back in an airworthy condition. Transportation (DOT).
(h) Modification, Inspection, and Repair (k) Related Information ACTION: Final rule.
Concurrently with accomplishment of the For more information about this AD,
requirements of paragraph (g) of this AD: SUMMARY: We are adopting a new
contact Allen Rauschendorfer, Aerospace
Modify the stringer fitting fasteners, and do airworthiness directive (AD) for all
Engineer, Airframe Branch, ANM–120S,
an eddy current inspection for cracking of the Airbus Defense and Space S.A. Model
FAA, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office
fastener holes, in accordance with the CN–235, CN–235–100, CN 235–200, and
(ACO), 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA
Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert
Service Bulletin B787–81205–SB570018–00,
98057–3356; phone: 425–917–6487; fax: 425– CN–235–300 airplanes. This AD was
917–6590; email: allen.rauschendorfer@ prompted by reports of cracks in certain
Issue 001, dated July 1, 2015. If any crack is
faa.gov. areas of the rear fuselage. This AD
found, before further flight, repair using a
method approved in accordance with the (l) Material Incorporated by Reference requires repetitive borescope and
procedures specified in paragraph (j) of this (1) The Director of the Federal Register detailed visual inspections of the rear
AD. approved the incorporation by reference fuselage lateral beam and its external
(i) Exception to Service Information (IBR) of the service information listed in this area, and repair if necessary. We are
Specifications paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR issuing this AD to address the unsafe
Where Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B787– part 51. condition on these products.
81205–SB570018–00, Issue 001, dated July 1, (2) You must use this service information DATES: This AD is effective February 15,
as applicable to do the actions required by
2015, specifies to contact Boeing for repair of 2017.
cracking: Before further flight, repair the this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.
(i) Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B787– The Director of the Federal Register
cracking using a method approved in approved the incorporation by reference
accordance with the procedures specified in 81205–SB570018–00, Issue 001, dated July 1,
2015. of a certain publications listed in this
paragraph (j) of this AD.
(ii) Reserved. AD as of February 15, 2017.
(j) Alternative Methods of Compliance (3) For service information identified in ADDRESSES: For service information
(AMOCs) this AD, contact Boeing Commercial
identified in this final rule, contact
(1) The Manager, Seattle Aircraft Airplanes, Attention: Contractual & Data
Services (C&DS), 2600 Westminster Blvd.,
Airbus Defence and Space, Services/
Certification Office (ACO), FAA, has the
MC 110–SK57, Seal Beach, CA 90740; Engineering Support, Avenida de
authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if
requested using the procedures found in 14 telephone 562–797–1717; Internet https:// Aragón 404, 28022 Madrid, Spain;
CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, www.myboeingfleet.com. telephone +34 91 585 55 84; fax +34 91
send your request to your principal inspector (4) You may view this service information 585 31 27; email
or local Flight Standards District Office, as at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, MTA.TechnicalService@Airbus.com.
appropriate. If sending information directly 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For You may view this referenced service
to the manager of the ACO, send it to the information on the availability of this information at the FAA, Transport
attention of the person identified in material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221. Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue
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paragraph (k)(1) of this AD. Information may (5) You may view this service information SW., Renton, WA. For information on
be emailed to: 9-ANM-Seattle-ACO-AMOC- that is incorporated by reference at the
National Archives and Records
the availability of this material at the
Requests@faa.gov.
(2) Before using any approved AMOC, Administration (NARA). For information on FAA, call 425–227–1221. It is also
notify your appropriate principal inspector, the availability of this material at NARA, call available on the Internet at http://
or lacking a principal inspector, the manager 202–741–6030, or go to: http:// www.regulations.gov by searching for
of the local flight standards district office/ www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr- and locating Docket No. FAA–2016–
certificate holding district office. locations.html. 9113.
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Examining the AD Docket area, and repair if necessary. We are Comments
You may examine the AD docket on issuing this AD to address the unsafe
We gave the public the opportunity to
the Internet at http:// condition on these products.
The European Aviation Safety Agency participate in developing this AD. We
www.regulations.gov by searching for received no comments on the NPRM or
(EASA), which is the Technical Agent
and locating Docket No. FAA–2016– on the determination of the cost to the
for the Member States of the European
9113; or in person at the Docket public.
Union, has issued Airworthiness
Management Facility between 9 a.m.
Directive 2016–0064, dated April 4, Conclusion
and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
2016 (referred to after this as the
except Federal holidays. The AD docket We reviewed the relevant data and
Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness
contains this AD, the regulatory determined that air safety and the
Information, or ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct
evaluation, any comments received, and public interest require adopting this AD
an unsafe condition for all Airbus
other information. The street address for as proposed except for minor editorial
Defense and Space S.A. Model CN–235,
the Docket Office (telephone 800–647– changes. We have determined that these
CN–235–100, CN–235–200, and CN–
5527) is Docket Management Facility, minor changes:
235–300 airplanes. The MCAI states:
U.S. Department of Transportation, • Are consistent with the intent that
Docket Operations, M–30, West During a scheduled visual inspection
was proposed in the NPRM for
Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140, accomplished in accordance with the CN–
235 Maintenance Review Board (MRB) correcting the unsafe condition; and
1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Document task 53.160, cracking was found, • Do not add any additional burden
Washington, DC 20590. affecting the rear fuselage lateral beam, both upon the public than was already
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: left hand (LH) and right hand (RH) sides. The proposed in the NPRM.
Shahram Daneshmandi, Aerospace investigation to determine the cause of these
Engineer, International Branch, ANM– cracks is on-going. Related Service Information Under 1
116, Transport Airplane Directorate, This condition, if not detected and CFR Part 51
corrected, could lead to failure of the affected
FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, components, resulting in reduced structural We reviewed Airbus Defense and
WA 98057–3356; telephone 425–227– integrity of the fuselage. Space Alert Operators Transmission
1112; fax 425–227–1149. To address this potential unsafe condition, (AOT), AOT–CN235–53–0002, Revision
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Airbus Defence and Space (D&S) issued Alert 1, dated September 17, 2015. This
Operator Transmission (AOT) AOT–CN235– service information describes repetitive
Discussion 53–0002 Revision 1 (hereafter referred to as borescope and detailed visual
‘the AOT’ in this AD) to provide inspection inspection requirements for the rear
We issued a notice of proposed
instructions.
rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR fuselage lateral beam and its external
For the reasons described above, this
part 39 by adding an AD that would [EASA] AD requires repetitive inspections area. This service information is
apply to all Airbus Defense and Space [special detailed inspection with a borescope reasonably available because the
S.A. Model CN–235, CN–235–100, CN– and detailed visual] of the rear fuselage interested parties have access to it
235–200, and CN–235–300 airplanes. lateral beam and its external area and, through their normal course of business
The NPRM published in the Federal depending on findings, [cracks or or by the means identified in the
Register on September 29, 2016 (81 FR discrepancies], accomplishment of applicable ADDRESSES section.
66872). The NPRM was prompted by corrective action(s) [repair].
Costs of Compliance
reports of cracks in certain areas of the You may examine the MCAI in the
rear fuselage. The NPRM proposed to AD docket on the Internet at http:// We estimate that this AD affects 13
require repetitive borescope and www.regulations.gov by searching for airplanes of U.S. registry.
detailed visual inspections of the rear and locating Docket No. FAA–2016– We estimate the following costs to
fuselage lateral beam and its external 9113. comply with this AD:
ESTIMATED COSTS
Cost per Cost on U.S.
Action Labor cost Parts cost product operators
Inspection ................................ 2 work-hours × $85 per hour = $170 ..................................... $0 $170 $2,210
We have received no definitive data Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: Regulatory Findings
that will enable us to provide cost General requirements.’’ Under that
estimates for the on-condition actions section, Congress charges the FAA with We determined that this AD will not
specified in this AD. promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in have federalism implications under
air commerce by prescribing regulations Executive Order 13132. This AD will
Authority for This Rulemaking not have a substantial direct effect on
for practices, methods, and procedures
Title 49 of the United States Code the Administrator finds necessary for the States, on the relationship between
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue safety in air commerce. This regulation the national government and the States,
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, or on the distribution of power and
is within the scope of that authority
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section 106, describes the authority of responsibilities among the various
because it addresses an unsafe condition
the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII: levels of government.
that is likely to exist or develop on
Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more
products identified in this rulemaking For the reasons discussed above, I
detail the scope of the Agency’s
action. certify that this AD:
authority.
We are issuing this rulemaking under 1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory
the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII, action’’ under Executive Order 12866;
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2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the § 39.13 [Amended] in the rear fuselage lateral beam and its
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures external area; such cracking could lead to
■ 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); failure of the affected components, and result
the following new airworthiness in reduced structural integrity of the fuselage.
3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in directive (AD):
Alaska; and (f) Compliance
2017–01–05 Airbus Defense and Space S.A.
4. Will not have a significant (Formerly Known as Construcciones Comply with this AD within the
economic impact, positive or negative, Aeronauticas, S.A.): Amendment 39– compliance times specified, unless already
18772; Docket No. FAA–2016–9113; done.
on a substantial number of small entities
Directorate Identifier 2016–NM–042–AD.
under the criteria of the Regulatory (g) Repetitive Inspections on the Fuselage
Flexibility Act. (a) Effective Date Lateral Beam
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 This AD is effective February 15, 2017. Within the compliance time specified in
table 1 to paragraph (g) of this AD, and
(b) Affected ADs
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation thereafter at intervals not to exceed the
None. values specified in table 2 to paragraph (g) of
safety, Incorporation by reference,
Safety. (c) Applicability this AD, as applicable to airplane model,
accomplish the inspections as specified in
This AD applies to Airbus Defense and
Adoption of the Amendment paragraphs (g)(1) and (g)(2) of this AD, in
Space S.A. (formerly known as accordance with the instructions of Airbus
Accordingly, under the authority Construcciones Aeronauticas, S.A.) Model
Defense and Space Alert Operators
delegated to me by the Administrator, CN–235, CN–235–100, CN–235–200, and
Transmission (AOT) AOT–CN235–53–0002,
CN–235–300 airplanes, certificated in any
the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as category, all manufacturer serial numbers.
Revision 1, dated September 17, 2015.
follows: (1) A special detailed inspection for cracks
(d) Subject and other discrepancies with a borescope of
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS Air Transport Association (ATA) of the rear fuselage lateral beam between frame
DIRECTIVES America Code 53, Fuselage. (FR) 31 and FR 45, left-hand (LH) and right-
hand (RH) side.
(e) Reason (2) A detailed visual inspection for cracks
■ 1. The authority citation for part 39
This AD was prompted by reports of cracks and other discrepancies of the external area
continues to read as follows: in certain areas of the rear fuselage. We are of the rear fuselage lateral beam, LH and RH
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. issuing this AD to detect and correct cracks side.
TABLE 1 TO PARAGRAPH (g) OF THIS AD—INITIAL INSPECTION COMPLIANCE TIME
A or B, whichever occurs later
A ........................................... Before exceeding 15,000 flight cycles or 15,000 flight hours, whichever occurs first since airplane first flight.
B ........................................... Within 50 flight cycles or 50 flight hours, whichever occurs first after the effective date of this AD.
TABLE 2 TO PARAGRAPH (g) OF THIS AD—REPETITIVE INSPECTION INTERVALS
Repetitive interval
Airplane models (whichever occurs first, flight cycles or flight hours)
Model CN–235 and CN–235–100 airplanes ............................................ 3,600 flight cycles or 3,100 flight hours.
Model CN–235–200 airplanes .................................................................. 3,600 flight cycles or 2,800 flight hours.
Model CN–235–300 airplanes .................................................................. 15,000 flight cycles or 15,000 flight hours.
(h) Repair if those actions were performed before the Before using any approved AMOC, notify
If any crack or discrepancy is found during effective date of this AD, using Airbus your appropriate principal inspector, or
any inspection required by paragraph (g) of Defense and Space AOT AOT–CN235–53– lacking a principal inspector, the manager of
this AD: Before further flight, contact and 0002, dated August 28, 2015. the local flight standards district office/
obtain repair instructions from Airbus (k) Other FAA AD Provisions certificate holding district office.
Defense and Space S.A. in accordance with (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any
paragraph (k)(2) of this AD, and within the The following provisions also apply to this requirement in this AD to obtain corrective
compliance time indicated in those AD:
actions from a manufacturer, the action must
instructions, accomplish the repair (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance
be accomplished using a method approved
accordingly, including any post-repair (AMOCs): The Manager, International
by the Manager, International Branch, ANM–
maintenance task(s), as applicable. Branch, ANM–116, Transport Airplane
Directorate, FAA, has the authority to 116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or
(i) Continued Inspection of Repaired Areas approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested EASA; or Airbus Defense and Space S.A.’s
using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. EASA Design Organization Approval (DOA).
Accomplishment of a repair on an airplane,
In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your If approved by the DOA, the approval must
as required by paragraph (h) of this AD, does
not constitute terminating action for the request to your principal inspector or local include the DOA-authorized signature.
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repetitive inspections as required by Flight Standards District Office, as (l) Related Information
paragraph (g) of this AD for that airplane, appropriate. If sending information directly
unless specified in the applicable repair to the International Branch, send it to ATTN: (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing
instructions obtained in paragraph (h). Shahram Daneshmandi, Aerospace Engineer, Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA
International Branch, ANM–116, Transport Airworthiness Directive 2016–0064, dated
(j) Credit for Previous Actions Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind April 4, 2016, for related information. This
This paragraph provides credit for actions Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356; MCAI may be found in the AD docket on the
required by paragraphs (g) and (h) of this AD, telephone 425–227–1112; fax 425–227–1149. Internet at http://www.regulations.gov by
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searching for and locating Docket No. FAA– Trent 970–84, RB211-Trent 970B–84, and locating Docket No. FAA–2013–
2016–9113. RB211-Trent 972–84, RB211-Trent 1015; or in person at the Docket
(2) Service information identified in this 972B–84, RB211-Trent 977–84, RB211- Management Facility between 9 a.m.
AD that is not incorporated by reference is
Trent 977B–84, and RB211-Trent 980– and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
available at the addresses specified in
paragraphs (m)(3) and (m)(4) of this AD. 84 turbofan engines. AD 2014–05–25 except Federal holidays. The AD docket
required inspections of the low-pressure contains this AD, the mandatory
(m) Material Incorporated by Reference turbine (LPT) exhaust case and support continuing airworthiness information,
(1) The Director of the Federal Register assembly or tail bearing housing (TBH) regulatory evaluation, any comments
approved the incorporation by reference to detect cracks or damage. This AD received, and other information. The
(IBR) of the service information listed in this modifies the inspection schedule for the address for the Docket Office (phone:
paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR 800–647–5527) is in the ADDRESSES
affected engines and adds an optional
part 51.
(2) You must use this service information terminating action. This AD was section. Comments will be available in
as applicable to do the actions required by prompted by RR performing additional the AD docket shortly after receipt.
this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise. analysis of inspection results and FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
(i) Airbus Defense and Space Alert determining that the existing Robert Green, Aerospace Engineer,
Operators Transmission (AOT), AOT– inspections need to be modified. We are Engine Certification Office, FAA, Engine
CN235–53–0002, Revision 1, dated issuing this AD to correct the unsafe & Propeller Directorate, 1200 District
September 17, 2015. condition on these products.
(ii) Reserved.
Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803; phone:
(3) For service information identified in DATES: This AD is effective January 26, 781–238–7754; fax: 781–238–7199;
this AD, contact EADS–CASA, Military 2017. email: robert.green@faa.gov.
Transport Aircraft Division (MTAD), The Director of the Federal Register SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Integrated Customer Services (ICS), approved the incorporation by reference
Technical Services, Avenida de Aragón 404, of certain publications listed in this AD Comments Invited
28022 Madrid, Spain; telephone +34 91 585 as of January 26, 2017. This AD is a final rule that involves
55 84; fax +34 91 585 55 05; email We must receive any comments on
MTA.TechnicalService@casa.eads.net;
requirements affecting flight safety, and
Internet http://www.eads.net.
this AD by February 27, 2017. we did not provide you with notice and
(4) You may view this service information ADDRESSES: You may send comments, an opportunity to provide your
at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, using the procedures found in 14 CFR comments before it becomes effective.
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For 11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following However, we invite you to send any
information on the availability of this methods: written data, views, or arguments about
material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221. • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to this AD. Send your comments to an
(5) You may view this service information http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the address listed under the ADDRESSES
that is incorporated by reference at the
instructions for submitting comments. section. Include ‘‘Docket No. FAA–
National Archives and Records
Administration (NARA). For information on • Fax: 202–493–2251. 2013–1015; Directorate Identifier 2013–
the availability of this material at NARA, call • Mail: U.S. Department of NE–37–AD’’ at the beginning of your
202–741–6030, or go to: http:// Transportation, Docket Operations, M– comments. We specifically invite
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr- 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room comments on the overall regulatory,
locations.html. W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., economic, environmental, and energy
Issued in Renton, Washington, on Washington, DC 20590. aspects of this AD. We will consider all
December 27, 2016. • Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of comments received by the closing date
Jeffrey E. Duven, Transportation, Docket Operations, M– and may amend this AD because of
Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room those comments.
Aircraft Certification Service. W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., We will post all comments we
[FR Doc. 2016–31958 Filed 1–10–17; 8:45 am]
Washington, DC 20590, between 9 a.m. receive, without change, to http://
and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, www.regulations.gov, including any
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except Federal holidays. personal information you provide. We
For service information identified in will also post a report summarizing each
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION this AD, contact Rolls-Royce plc, substantive verbal contact we receive
Corporate Communications, P.O. Box about this AD.
Federal Aviation Administration 31, Derby, England, DE24 8BJ; phone:
Discussion
011–44–1332–242424; fax: 011–44–
14 CFR Part 39 1332–245418, or email: http:// On February 27, 2014, we issued AD
www.rolls-royce.com/contact/civil_ 2014–05–25, Amendment 39–17798 (79
[Docket No. FAA–2013–1015; Directorate FR 15665, March 21, 2014), ‘‘AD 2014–
team.jsp. You may view this service
Identifier 2013–NE–37–AD; Amendment 39–
information at the FAA, Engine & 05–25,’’ for all RR RB211-Trent 970–84,
18768; AD 2017–01–01]
Propeller Directorate, 1200 District RB211-Trent 970B–84, RB211-Trent
RIN 2120–AA64 Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803. For 972–84, RB211-Trent 972B–84, RB211-
information on the availability of this Trent 977–84, RB211-Trent 977B–84,
Airworthiness Directives; Rolls-Royce material at the FAA, call 781–238–7125. and RB211-Trent 980–84 turbofan
plc Turbofan Engines It is also available on the Internet at engines. AD 2014–05–25 required
AGENCY: Federal Aviation http://www.regulations.gov by searching inspections of the LPT exhaust case and
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Administration (FAA), DOT. for and locating Docket No. FAA–2013– support assembly or TBH to detect
ACTION: Final rule; request for 1015. cracks or damage. AD 2014–05–25
comments. resulted from an RR structural re-
Examining the AD Docket analysis indicating that the TBH may
SUMMARY: We are superseding You may examine the AD docket on not retain full limit load capability in all
airworthiness directive (AD) 2014–05– the Internet at http:// fail-safe conditions. We issued AD
25 for all Rolls-Royce plc (RR) RB211- www.regulations.gov by searching for 2014–05–25 to prevent failure of 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 15, 2017. | |
| Contact | Shahram Daneshmandi, Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; telephone 425-227-1112; fax 425-227-1149. | |
| FR Citation | 82 FR 3143 | |
| RIN Number | 2120-AA64 | |
| CFR Associated | Air Transportation; Aircraft; Aviation Safety; Incorporation by Reference and Safety |
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