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Before the accumulation of 18,000 total
flight cycles, or within 13 years after the
effective date of this AD, whichever occurs
first, do the inspections specified in
paragraphs (g)(1), (g)(2), and (g)(3) of this AD,
and all applicable corrective actions, in
accordance with the Accomplishment
Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin
B787–81205–SB570018–00, Issue 001, dated
July 1, 2015, except as required by paragraph
(i) of this AD. Do all applicable corrective
actions before further flight.
(1) Do a detailed inspection for a machine
mismatch condition of the stringer 1 fitting
faying surface.
(2) Do a detailed inspection of the faying
surface of the aluminum T-chord common to
the stringer 1 fitting for fretting damage.
(3) Do an eddy current inspection for
cracking of the fastener holes common to
stringer fitting 1 and stringer fittings 5
through 11.
(3) An AMOC that provides an acceptable
level of safety may be used for any repair,
modification, or alteration required by this
AD if it is approved by the Boeing
Commercial Airplanes Organization
Designation Authorization (ODA) that has
been authorized by the Manager, Seattle
ACO, to make those findings. To be
approved, the repair method, modification
deviation, or alteration deviation must meet
the certification basis of the airplane, and the
approval must specifically refer to this AD.
(4) Except as required by paragraph (i) of
this AD: For service information that
contains steps that are labeled as Required
for Compliance (RC), the provisions of
paragraphs (j)(4)(i) and (j)(4)(ii) apply.
(i) The steps labeled as RC, including
substeps under an RC step and any figures
identified in an RC step, must be done to
comply with the AD. An AMOC is required
for any deviations to RC steps, including
substeps and identified figures.
(ii) Steps not labeled 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 RC steps,
including substeps and identified figures, can
still be done as specified, and the airplane
can be put back in an airworthy condition.
(h) Modification, Inspection, and Repair
(k) Related Information
Concurrently with accomplishment of the
requirements of paragraph (g) of this AD:
Modify the stringer fitting fasteners, and do
an eddy current inspection for cracking of the
fastener holes, in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert
Service Bulletin B787–81205–SB570018–00,
Issue 001, dated July 1, 2015. If any crack is
found, before further flight, repair using a
method approved in accordance with the
procedures specified in paragraph (j) of this
AD.
For more information about this AD,
contact Allen Rauschendorfer, Aerospace
Engineer, Airframe Branch, ANM–120S,
FAA, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office
(ACO), 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA
98057–3356; phone: 425–917–6487; fax: 425–
917–6590; email: allen.rauschendorfer@
faa.gov.
adversely affect the structural integrity of the
airplane.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the
compliance times specified, unless already
done.
(g) Inspection and Corrective Actions
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(i) Exception to Service Information
Specifications
Where Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B787–
81205–SB570018–00, Issue 001, dated July 1,
2015, specifies to contact Boeing for repair of
cracking: Before further flight, repair the
cracking using a method approved in
accordance with the procedures specified in
paragraph (j) of this AD.
(j) Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs)
(1) The Manager, Seattle Aircraft
Certification Office (ACO), 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 manager of the ACO, send it to the
attention of the person identified in
paragraph (k)(1) of this AD. Information may
be emailed to: 9-ANM-Seattle-ACO-AMOCRequests@faa.gov.
(2) 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.
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(l) Material Incorporated by Reference
(1) The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
(IBR) of the service information listed in this
paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR
part 51.
(2) You must use this service information
as applicable to do the actions required by
this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.
(i) Boeing Alert Service Bulletin B787–
81205–SB570018–00, Issue 001, dated July 1,
2015.
(ii) Reserved.
(3) For service information identified in
this AD, contact Boeing Commercial
Airplanes, Attention: Contractual & Data
Services (C&DS), 2600 Westminster Blvd.,
MC 110–SK57, Seal Beach, CA 90740;
telephone 562–797–1717; Internet https://
www.myboeingfleet.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: https://
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibrlocations.html.
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Issued in Renton, Washington, on
December 15, 2016.
Victor Wicklund,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 2016–31188 Filed 1–10–17; 8:45 am]
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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
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
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
´
Aragon 404, 28022 Madrid, Spain;
telephone +34 91 585 55 84; fax +34 91
585 31 27; email
MTA.TechnicalService@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 https://
www.regulations.gov by searching for
and locating Docket No. FAA–2016–
9113.
SUMMARY:
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Examining the AD Docket
You may examine the AD docket on
the Internet at https://
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 https://
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
Action
Labor cost
Inspection ................................
2 work-hours × $85 per hour = $170 .....................................
We have received no definitive data
that will enable us to provide cost
estimates for the on-condition actions
specified in this AD.
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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,
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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.
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Cost per
product
Parts cost
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$170
Cost on U.S.
operators
$2,210
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;
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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:
§ 39.13
[Amended]
2. The FAA amends § 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.
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.
(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
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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 righthand (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 ...........................................
B ...........................................
Before exceeding 15,000 flight cycles or 15,000 flight hours, whichever occurs first since airplane first flight.
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 occurs first, flight cycles or flight hours)
Airplane models
Model CN–235 and CN–235–100 airplanes ............................................
Model CN–235–200 airplanes ..................................................................
Model CN–235–300 airplanes ..................................................................
(h) Repair
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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,
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3,600 flight cycles or 3,100 flight hours.
3,600 flight cycles or 2,800 flight hours.
15,000 flight cycles or 15,000 flight hours.
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.
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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 https://www.regulations.gov by
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(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 Aragon 404,
28022 Madrid, Spain; telephone +34 91 585
55 84; fax +34 91 585 55 05; email
MTA.TechnicalService@casa.eads.net;
Internet https://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: https://
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibrlocations.html.
Issued in Renton, Washington, on
December 27, 2016.
Jeffrey E. Duven,
Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate,
Aircraft Certification Service.
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Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2013–1015; Directorate
Identifier 2013–NE–37–AD; Amendment 39–
18768; AD 2017–01–01]
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Airworthiness Directives; Rolls-Royce
plc Turbofan Engines
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule; request for
comments.
AGENCY:
Examining the AD Docket
We are superseding
airworthiness directive (AD) 2014–05–
25 for all Rolls-Royce plc (RR) RB211-
SUMMARY:
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Trent 970–84, RB211-Trent 970B–84,
RB211-Trent 972–84, RB211-Trent
972B–84, RB211-Trent 977–84, RB211Trent 977B–84, and RB211-Trent 980–
84 turbofan engines. AD 2014–05–25
required inspections of the low-pressure
turbine (LPT) exhaust case and support
assembly or tail bearing housing (TBH)
to detect cracks or damage. This AD
modifies the inspection schedule for the
affected engines and adds an optional
terminating action. This AD was
prompted by RR performing additional
analysis of inspection results and
determining that the existing
inspections need to be modified. We are
issuing this AD to correct the unsafe
condition on these products.
DATES: This AD is effective January 26,
2017.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of certain publications listed in this AD
as of January 26, 2017.
We must receive any comments on
this AD by February 27, 2017.
ADDRESSES: You may send comments,
using the procedures found in 14 CFR
11.43 and 11.45, 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
W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
Washington, DC 20590, between 9 a.m.
and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
except Federal holidays.
For service information identified in
this AD, contact Rolls-Royce plc,
Corporate Communications, P.O. Box
31, Derby, England, DE24 8BJ; phone:
011–44–1332–242424; fax: 011–44–
1332–245418, or email: https://
www.rolls-royce.com/contact/civil_
team.jsp. You may view this service
information at the FAA, Engine &
Propeller Directorate, 1200 District
Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803. For
information on the availability of this
material at the FAA, call 781–238–7125.
It is also available on the Internet at
https://www.regulations.gov by searching
for and locating Docket No. FAA–2013–
1015.
You may examine the AD docket on
the Internet at https://
www.regulations.gov by searching for
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and locating Docket No. FAA–2013–
1015; 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 mandatory
continuing airworthiness information,
regulatory evaluation, any comments
received, and other information. The
address for the Docket Office (phone:
800–647–5527) is in the ADDRESSES
section. Comments will be available in
the AD docket shortly after receipt.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Robert Green, Aerospace Engineer,
Engine Certification Office, FAA, Engine
& Propeller Directorate, 1200 District
Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803; phone:
781–238–7754; fax: 781–238–7199;
email: robert.green@faa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Comments Invited
This AD is a final rule that involves
requirements affecting flight safety, and
we did not provide you with notice and
an opportunity to provide your
comments before it becomes effective.
However, we invite you to send any
written data, views, or arguments about
this AD. Send your comments to an
address listed under the ADDRESSES
section. Include ‘‘Docket No. FAA–
2013–1015; Directorate Identifier 2013–
NE–37–AD’’ at the beginning of your
comments. We specifically invite
comments on the overall regulatory,
economic, environmental, and energy
aspects of this AD. We will consider all
comments received by the closing date
and may amend this AD because of
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 AD.
Discussion
On February 27, 2014, we issued AD
2014–05–25, Amendment 39–17798 (79
FR 15665, March 21, 2014), ‘‘AD 2014–
05–25,’’ for all RR RB211-Trent 970–84,
RB211-Trent 970B–84, RB211-Trent
972–84, RB211-Trent 972B–84, RB211Trent 977–84, RB211-Trent 977B–84,
and RB211-Trent 980–84 turbofan
engines. AD 2014–05–25 required
inspections of the LPT exhaust case and
support assembly or TBH to detect
cracks or damage. AD 2014–05–25
resulted from an RR structural reanalysis indicating that the TBH may
not retain full limit load capability in all
fail-safe conditions. We issued AD
2014–05–25 to prevent failure of the
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2016-31958]
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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.
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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 MTA.TechnicalService@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 https://www.regulations.gov by searching
for and locating Docket No. FAA-2016-9113.
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Examining the AD Docket
You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at https://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 https://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
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Cost per Cost on U.S.
Action Labor cost Parts cost product operators
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Inspection......................... 2 work-hours x $85 per hour $0 $170 $2,210
= $170.
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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;
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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
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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]
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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
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A or B, whichever occurs later
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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.
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Table 2 to Paragraph (g) of This AD--Repetitive Inspection Intervals
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Repetitive interval (whichever
Airplane models occurs first, flight cycles or
flight hours)
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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.
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(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 https://www.regulations.gov by
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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 MTA.TechnicalService@casa.eads.net;
Internet https://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: https://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.
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