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Executive Order 13132
Executive Order 13132 encourages
independent regulatory agencies to
consider the impact of their actions on
state and local interests. In adherence to
fundamental federalism principles,
NCUA, an independent regulatory
agency as defined in 44 U.S.C. 3502(5),
voluntarily complies with the executive
order. The proposed rule would not
have substantial direct effect on the
states, on the connection between the
national government and the states, or
on the distribution of power and
responsibilities among the various
levels of government. NCUA has
determined that this proposed rule does
not constitute a policy that has
federalism implications for purposes of
the executive order.
The Treasury and General Government
Appropriations Act, 1999—Assessment
of Federal Regulations and Policies on
Families
(b) Advertisement as used in this part
means a commercial message, in any
medium, that is designed to attract
public attention or patronage to a
product or business.
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3. Amend § 740.5 by revising
paragraph (a) to read as follows:
§ 740.5 Requirements for the official
advertising statement.
(a) Each insured credit union must
include the official advertising
statement, prescribed in paragraph (b) of
this section, in all of its advertisements
including, but not limited to, annual
reports, statements of condition
required to be published by law, radio
and television advertisements, and on
its main Internet page, except as
provided in paragraph (c) of this
section.
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4. Amend § 740.5 by:
a. Revising the third sentence of
paragraph (b);
b. Removing and paragraphs (c)(1),
(c)(8) and (c)(9); and
c. Redesignating paragraphs (c)(2),
(c)(3), (c)(4), (c)(5), (c)(6), (c)(7), (c)(10),
(c)(11), and (c)(12), as paragraphs (c)(1)
through (c)(9) respectively.
The revised text reads as follows:
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19. This proposed AD results from
mandatory continuing airworthiness
information (MCAI) issued by EASA, to
rescind EASA AD 2010–0083. The
MCAI specifies the following:
It has been assessed that multiple NRV
[non return valve] failures in combination
with certain trapped fuel cases could
potentially increase the quantity of unusable
fuel on the aeroplane, possibly leading to fuel
starvation which could result in engines inflight shut down and would constitute an
unsafe condition. To prevent and detect this
condition, EASA issued EASA AD 2010–
0083.
Based on in service experience, mainly on
the results of the operational test required by
EASA AD 2010–0083, Airbus has performed
a safety analysis on the NRV to check if the
safety objectives are met.
This analysis of the Collector Cell motive
flow line NRV, taking into account all failure
scenarios, concludes that the previous non
compliance can be alleviated. Consequently,
no unsafe condition exists any more on the
affected NRV.
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
For the reasons described above,
EASA AD 2010–0083 is cancelled.
The proposed AD would rescind the
parallel FAA AD 2009–18–19.
DATES: We must receive comments on
this proposed AD by February 14, 2011.
ADDRESSES: You may send comments by
any of the following methods:
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to
https://www.regulations.gov. Follow the
instructions for submitting comments.
• Fax: (202) 493–2251.
• Mail: U.S. Department of
Transportation, Docket Operations,
M–30, West Building Ground Floor,
Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey
Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590.
• Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of
Transportation, Docket Operations,
M–30, West Building Ground Floor,
Room W12–40, 1200 New Jersey
Avenue, SE., Washington, DC, between
9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through
Friday, except Federal holidays.
For the reasons discussed above, the
NCUA Board proposes to amend 12 CFR
part 740 as follows:
Federal Aviation Administration
Examining the AD Docket
PART 740—ACCURACY OF
ADVERTISING AND NOTICE OF
INSURED STATUS
[Docket No. FAA–2010–1277; Directorate
Identifier 2010–NM–218–AD]
NCUA has determined that this
proposed rule would not affect family
well-being within the meaning of
section 654 of the Treasury and General
Government Appropriations Act, 1999,
Pub. L. 105–277, 112 Stat. 2681 (1998).
Agency Regulatory Goal
NCUA’s goal is to promulgate clear
and understandable regulations that
impose minimal regulatory burden. We
request your comments on whether the
proposed amendments are
understandable and minimally intrusive
if implemented as proposed.
List of Subjects in 12 CFR Part 740
Advertisements, Credit unions, Signs
and symbols.
By the National Credit Union
Administration Board on December 16, 2010.
Mary F. Rupp,
Secretary of the Board.
§ 740.5 Requirements for the official
advertising statement.
(b) * * * The official advertising
statement must be in a size and print
that is clearly legible and may be no
smaller than the smallest font size used
in other portions of the advertisement
intended to convey information to the
consumer. * * *
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1. The authority citation for part 740
continues to read as follows:
Authority: 12 U.S.C. 1766, 1781, 1785, and
1789.
2. Revise Section 740.1 by
redesignating paragraphs (b) and (c) as
paragraphs (c) and (d) and by adding a
new paragraph (b) to read as follows:
§ 740.1
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Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model
A330–200 and –300 Series Airplanes,
and Model A340–200 and –300 Series
Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Proposed rule; rescission.
AGENCY:
We propose to rescind
airworthiness directive (AD) 2009–18–
SUMMARY:
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You may examine the AD docket on
the Internet at https://
www.regulations.gov; or in person at the
Docket Operations office between 9 a.m.
and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
except Federal holidays. The AD docket
contains this proposed AD, the
regulatory evaluation, any comments
received, and other information. The
street address for the Docket Operations
office (telephone (800) 647–5527) is in
the ADDRESSES section. Comments will
be available in the AD docket shortly
after receipt.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Vladimir Ulyanov, Aerospace Engineer,
International Branch, ANM–116,
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scenarios, concludes that the previous non
compliance can be alleviated. Consequently,
no unsafe condition exists any more on the
affected NRV.
Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA,
1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton,
Washington 98057–3356; telephone
(425) 227–1138; fax (425) 227–1149.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Comments Invited
We invite you to send any written
relevant data, views, or arguments about
this proposed AD. Send your comments
to an address listed under the
ADDRESSES section. Include ‘‘Docket No.
FAA–2010–1277; Directorate Identifier
2010–NM–218–AD’’ at the beginning of
your comments. We specifically invite
comments on the overall regulatory,
economic, environmental, and energy
aspects of this proposed AD. We will
consider all comments received by the
closing date and may amend this
proposed AD based on those comments.
We will post all comments we
receive, without change, to https://
www.regulations.gov, including any
personal information you provide. We
will also post a report summarizing each
substantive verbal contact we receive
about this proposed AD.
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Discussion
On August 26, 2009, we issued AD
2009–18–19, Amendment 39–16016 (74
FR 46322, September 9, 2009). That AD
was intended to address an unsafe
condition on the products listed above.
That AD requires a periodic operational
test to check the operation of the nonreturn valve, and corrective actions if
necessary. That AD corresponds to AD
2008–0209, dated November 27, 2008,
issued by the European Aviation Safety
Agency (EASA), which is the Technical
Agent for the Member States of the
European Community. EASA AD 2008–
0209 was superseded by EASA AD
2010–0083, dated May 3, 2010.
Since we issued AD 2009–18–19,
EASA issued Airworthiness Directive
2010–0083–CN, dated September 20,
2010, to cancel EASA AD 2010–0083,
dated May 3, 2010, for the specified
products. EASA AD 2010–0083–CN
states:
It has been assessed that multiple NRV
[non return valve] failures in combination
with certain trapped fuel cases could
potentially increase the quantity of unusable
fuel on the aeroplane, possibly leading to fuel
starvation which could result in engines inflight shut down and would constitute an
unsafe condition. To prevent and detect this
condition, EASA issued EASA AD 2010–
0083.
Based on in service experience, mainly on
the results of the operational test required by
EASA AD 2010–0083, Airbus has performed
a safety analysis on the NRV to check if the
safety objectives are met.
This analysis of the Collector Cell motive
flow line NRV, taking into account all failure
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For the reasons described above,
EASA AD 2010–0083 is cancelled.
You may obtain further information
by examining the MCAI in the AD
docket.
FAA’s Conclusions
Upon further consideration, we have
determined that the unsafe condition
identified in AD 2009–18–19 does not
exist. The safety analysis conducted by
Airbus verified that the safety objectives
(failure rate) for the NRV are met, and
the NRV complies with regulatory
standards. Since the unsafe condition
identified in the AD has been
eliminated, AD 2009–18–19 is no longer
necessary.
Pursuant to our bilateral agreement
with the State of Design Authority, we
have been notified of the rescission
described in the MCAI. Accordingly,
this proposed AD would rescind AD
2009–18–19. Rescission of AD 2009–18–
19 would not preclude the FAA from
issuing another related action or commit
the FAA to any course of action in the
future.
Differences Between This AD and the
MCAI or Service Information
We have reviewed the MCAI and, in
general, agree with the substance. But
we might have found it necessary to use
different words from those in the MCAI
to ensure the AD is clear for U.S.
operators and is enforceable. In making
these changes, we do not intend to differ
substantively from the information
provided in the MCAI.
Costs of Compliance
AD 2009–18–19 affects about 50
airplanes of U.S. registry. The estimated
cost of the currently required actions for
U.S. operators is $20,000, or $400 per
airplane. Rescinding AD 2009–18–19
would eliminate those costs.
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
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for practices, methods, and procedures
the Administrator finds necessary for
safety in air commerce. This regulation
is within the scope of that authority
because it addresses an unsafe condition
that is likely to exist or develop on
products identified in this rulemaking
action.
Regulatory Findings
We determined that this proposed AD
would not have federalism implications
under Executive Order 13132. This
proposed AD would not have a
substantial direct effect on the States, on
the relationship between the national
Government and the States, or on the
distribution of power and
responsibilities among the various
levels of government.
For the reasons discussed above, I
certify this proposed regulation:
(1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory
action’’ under Executive Order 12866,
(2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures
(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979),
(3) Will not affect intrastate aviation
in Alaska, and
(4) Will not have a significant
economic impact, positive or negative,
on a substantial number of small entities
under the criteria of the Regulatory
Flexibility Act.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
safety, Incorporation by reference,
Safety.
The Proposed Amendment
Accordingly, under the authority
delegated to me by the Administrator,
the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part
39 as follows:
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
DIRECTIVES
1. The authority citation for part 39
continues to read as follows:
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
§ 39.13
[Amended]
2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
an airworthiness directive (AD) that
removes AD 2009–18–19, Amendment
39–16016 (74 FR 46322, September 9,
2009), to read as follows:
Airbus: Docket No. FAA–2010–1277;
Directorate Identifier 2010–NM–218–AD.
Comments Due Date
(a) We must receive comments by February
14, 2011.
Affected ADs
(b) This AD rescinds AD 2009–18–19,
Amendment 39–16016.
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Applicability
(c) This AD applies to the airplanes,
certificated in any category, identified in
paragraphs (c)(1) and (c)(2) of the AD.
(1) Airbus Model A330–201, –202, –203,
–223, –243, –301, –302, –303, –321, –322,
–323, –341, –342, and –343 series airplanes,
all serial numbers.
(2) Airbus Model A340–211, –212, –213,
–311, –312, and –313 series airplanes, all
serial numbers.
Related Information
(d) Refer to MCAI European Aviation
Safety Agency (EASA) Airworthiness
Directive 2010–0083–CN, dated September
20, 2010, for related information.
Issued in Renton, Washington, on
December 17, 2010.
Ali Bahrami,
Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate,
Aircraft Certification Service.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2010–1207; Directorate
Identifier 2010–NM–140–AD]
We must receive comments on
this proposed AD by February 14, 2011.
ADDRESSES: You may send comments by
any of the following methods:
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to
https://www.regulations.gov. Follow the
instructions for submitting comments.
• Fax: (202) 493–2251.
• Mail: U.S. Department of
Transportation, Docket Operations,
M–30, West Building Ground Floor,
Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey
Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590.
• Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of
Transportation, Docket Operations,
M–30, West Building Ground Floor,
Room W12–40, 1200 New Jersey
Avenue, SE., Washington, DC, between
9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through
Friday, except Federal holidays.
For service information identified in
this proposed AD, contact Dassault
Falcon Jet, P.O. Box 2000, South
Hackensack, New Jersey 07606;
telephone 201–440–6700; Internet
https://www.dassaultfalcon.com. You
may review copies of the referenced
service information at the FAA,
Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601
Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington.
For information on the availability of
this material at the FAA, call 425–227–
1221.
DATES:
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Examining the AD Docket
Airworthiness Directives; DassaultAviation Model FALCON 7X Airplanes
You may examine the AD docket on
the Internet at https://
www.regulations.gov; or in person at the
Docket Operations office between 9 a.m.
and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
except Federal holidays. The AD docket
contains this proposed AD, the
regulatory evaluation, any comments
received, and other information. The
street address for the Docket Operations
office (telephone (800) 647–5527) is in
the ADDRESSES section. Comments will
be available in the AD docket shortly
after receipt.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tom
Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer,
International Branch, ANM–116,
Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA,
1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton,
Washington 98057–3356; telephone
(425) 227–1137; fax (425) 227–1149.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
(NPRM).
AGENCY:
We propose to adopt a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for the
products listed above. This proposed
AD results from mandatory continuing
airworthiness information (MCAI)
originated by an aviation authority of
another country to identify and correct
an unsafe condition on an aviation
product. The MCAI describes the unsafe
condition as:
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SUMMARY:
Following investigation of an in service
event, it has been determined that in case a
short circuit occurs on a weight-on-wheels
(WOW) proximity sensor wiring, both circuit
breakers that supply power to that wiring
will trip, causing simultaneous de-power of
all WOW proximity sensors of that part of the
system. The loss of the corresponding WOW
information would lead to untimely
inhibition of warnings that could
compromise the pilot capacity to react to
abnormal or failure landing conditions.
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The proposed AD would require
actions that are intended to address the
unsafe condition described in the MCAI.
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Comments Invited
We invite you to send any written
relevant data, views, or arguments about
this proposed AD. Send your comments
to an address listed under the
ADDRESSES section. Include ‘‘Docket No.
FAA–2010–1207; Directorate Identifier
2010–NM–140–AD’’ at the beginning of
your comments. We specifically invite
comments on the overall regulatory,
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economic, environmental, and energy
aspects of this proposed AD. We will
consider all comments received by the
closing date and may amend this
proposed AD based on those comments.
We will post all comments we
receive, without change, to https://
www.regulations.gov, including any
personal information you provide. We
will also post a report summarizing each
substantive verbal contact we receive
about this proposed AD.
Discussion
The European Aviation Safety Agency
(EASA), which is the Technical Agent
for the Member States of the European
Community, has issued EASA
Airworthiness Directive 2010–0031,
dated March 3, 2010 (referred to after
this as ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe
condition for the specified products.
The MCAI states:
Following investigation of an in service
event, it has been determined that in case a
short circuit occurs on a weight-on-wheels
(WOW) proximity sensor wiring, both circuit
breakers that supply power to that wiring
will trip, causing simultaneous de-power of
all WOW proximity sensors of that part of the
system. The loss of the corresponding WOW
information would lead to untimely
inhibition of warnings that could
compromise the pilot capacity to react to
abnormal or failure landing conditions.
This AD requires the modification of the
WOW System to improve its robustness
against short circuit of the proximity sensors
wiring by adding dedicated fuses to each
WOW proximity sensor, in accordance with
Dassault Aviation Service Bulletin (SB) F7X–
065.
You may obtain further information
by examining the MCAI in the AD
docket.
Relevant Service Information
Dassault-Aviation has issued
Mandatory Service Bulletin 7X–065,
dated July 24, 2009. The actions
described in this service information are
intended to correct the unsafe condition
identified in the MCAI.
FAA’s Determination and Requirements
of This Proposed AD
This product has been approved by
the aviation authority of another
country, and is approved for operation
in the United States. Pursuant to our
bilateral agreement with the State of
Design Authority, we have been notified
of the unsafe condition described in the
MCAI and service information
referenced above. We are proposing this
AD because we evaluated all pertinent
information and determined an unsafe
condition exists and is likely to exist or
develop on other products of the same
type design.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2010-1277; Directorate Identifier 2010-NM-218-AD]
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Airplanes, and Model A340-200 and -300 Series Airplanes
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Proposed rule; rescission.
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SUMMARY: We propose to rescind airworthiness directive (AD) 2009-18-19.
This proposed AD results from mandatory continuing airworthiness
information (MCAI) issued by EASA, to rescind EASA AD 2010-0083. The
MCAI specifies the following:
It has been assessed that multiple NRV [non return valve]
failures in combination with certain trapped fuel cases could
potentially increase the quantity of unusable fuel on the aeroplane,
possibly leading to fuel starvation which could result in engines
in-flight shut down and would constitute an unsafe condition. To
prevent and detect this condition, EASA issued EASA AD 2010-0083.
Based on in service experience, mainly on the results of the
operational test required by EASA AD 2010-0083, Airbus has performed
a safety analysis on the NRV to check if the safety objectives are
met.
This analysis of the Collector Cell motive flow line NRV, taking
into account all failure scenarios, concludes that the previous non
compliance can be alleviated. Consequently, no unsafe condition
exists any more on the affected NRV.
For the reasons described above, EASA AD 2010-0083 is cancelled.
The proposed AD would rescind the parallel FAA AD 2009-18-19.
DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by February 14,
2011.
ADDRESSES: You may send comments by any of the following methods:
Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to https://www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments.
Fax: (202) 493-2251.
Mail: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New
Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590.
Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-40, 1200 New
Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday
through Friday, except Federal holidays.
Examining the AD Docket
You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at https://www.regulations.gov; or in person at the Docket Operations office
between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal
holidays. The AD docket contains this proposed AD, the regulatory
evaluation, any comments received, and other information. The street
address for the Docket Operations office (telephone (800) 647-5527) is
in the ADDRESSES section. Comments will be available in the AD docket
shortly after receipt.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Vladimir Ulyanov, Aerospace Engineer,
International Branch, ANM-116,
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Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton,
Washington 98057-3356; telephone (425) 227-1138; fax (425) 227-1149.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Comments Invited
We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or
arguments about this proposed AD. Send your comments to an address
listed under the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2010-1277;
Directorate Identifier 2010-NM-218-AD'' at the beginning of your
comments. We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory,
economic, environmental, and energy aspects of this proposed AD. We
will consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend
this proposed AD based on those comments.
We will post all comments we receive, without change, to https://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information you provide. We
will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal contact we
receive about this proposed AD.
Discussion
On August 26, 2009, we issued AD 2009-18-19, Amendment 39-16016 (74
FR 46322, September 9, 2009). That AD was intended to address an unsafe
condition on the products listed above. That AD requires a periodic
operational test to check the operation of the non-return valve, and
corrective actions if necessary. That AD corresponds to AD 2008-0209,
dated November 27, 2008, issued by the European Aviation Safety Agency
(EASA), which is the Technical Agent for the Member States of the
European Community. EASA AD 2008-0209 was superseded by EASA AD 2010-
0083, dated May 3, 2010.
Since we issued AD 2009-18-19, EASA issued Airworthiness Directive
2010-0083-CN, dated September 20, 2010, to cancel EASA AD 2010-0083,
dated May 3, 2010, for the specified products. EASA AD 2010-0083-CN
states:
It has been assessed that multiple NRV [non return valve]
failures in combination with certain trapped fuel cases could
potentially increase the quantity of unusable fuel on the aeroplane,
possibly leading to fuel starvation which could result in engines
in-flight shut down and would constitute an unsafe condition. To
prevent and detect this condition, EASA issued EASA AD 2010-0083.
Based on in service experience, mainly on the results of the
operational test required by EASA AD 2010-0083, Airbus has performed
a safety analysis on the NRV to check if the safety objectives are
met.
This analysis of the Collector Cell motive flow line NRV, taking
into account all failure scenarios, concludes that the previous non
compliance can be alleviated. Consequently, no unsafe condition
exists any more on the affected NRV.
For the reasons described above, EASA AD 2010-0083 is cancelled.
You may obtain further information by examining the MCAI in the AD
docket.
FAA's Conclusions
Upon further consideration, we have determined that the unsafe
condition identified in AD 2009-18-19 does not exist. The safety
analysis conducted by Airbus verified that the safety objectives
(failure rate) for the NRV are met, and the NRV complies with
regulatory standards. Since the unsafe condition identified in the AD
has been eliminated, AD 2009-18-19 is no longer necessary.
Pursuant to our bilateral agreement with the State of Design
Authority, we have been notified of the rescission described in the
MCAI. Accordingly, this proposed AD would rescind AD 2009-18-19.
Rescission of AD 2009-18-19 would not preclude the FAA from issuing
another related action or commit the FAA to any course of action in the
future.
Differences Between This AD and the MCAI or Service Information
We have reviewed the MCAI and, in general, agree with the
substance. But we might have found it necessary to use different words
from those in the MCAI to ensure the AD is clear for U.S. operators and
is enforceable. In making these changes, we do not intend to differ
substantively from the information provided in the MCAI.
Costs of Compliance
AD 2009-18-19 affects about 50 airplanes of U.S. registry. The
estimated cost of the currently required actions for U.S. operators is
$20,000, or $400 per airplane. Rescinding AD 2009-18-19 would eliminate
those costs.
Authority for This Rulemaking
Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to
issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the
authority of the FAA Administrator. ``Subtitle VII: Aviation
Programs,'' describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's
authority.
We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in
``Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: General
requirements.'' Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing
regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator
finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within
the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition
that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this
rulemaking action.
Regulatory Findings
We determined that this proposed AD would not have federalism
implications under Executive Order 13132. This proposed AD would not
have a substantial direct effect on the States, on the relationship
between the national Government and the States, or on the distribution
of power and responsibilities among the various levels of government.
For the reasons discussed above, I certify this proposed
regulation:
(1) Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive
Order 12866,
(2) Is not a ``significant rule'' under the DOT Regulatory Policies
and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979),
(3) Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska, and
(4) Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or
negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria
of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by
reference, Safety.
The Proposed Amendment
Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the
Administrator, the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part 39 as follows:
PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES
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]
2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by adding an airworthiness directive
(AD) that removes AD 2009-18-19, Amendment 39-16016 (74 FR 46322,
September 9, 2009), to read as follows:
Airbus: Docket No. FAA-2010-1277; Directorate Identifier 2010-NM-
218-AD.
Comments Due Date
(a) We must receive comments by February 14, 2011.
Affected ADs
(b) This AD rescinds AD 2009-18-19, Amendment 39-16016.
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Applicability
(c) This AD applies to the airplanes, certificated in any
category, identified in paragraphs (c)(1) and (c)(2) of the AD.
(1) Airbus Model A330-201, -202, -203, -223, -243, -301, -302, -
303, -321, -322, -323, -341, -342, and -343 series airplanes, all
serial numbers.
(2) Airbus Model A340-211, -212, -213, -311, -312, and -313
series airplanes, all serial numbers.
Related Information
(d) Refer to MCAI European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA)
Airworthiness Directive 2010-0083-CN, dated September 20, 2010, for
related information.
Issued in Renton, Washington, on December 17, 2010.
Ali Bahrami,
Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
[FR Doc. 2010-32997 Filed 12-29-10; 8:45 am]
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