Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A330-200, A330-300, A340-200, and A340-300 Series Airplanes, 41354-41356 [05-14172]

Download as PDF 41354 Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 137 / Tuesday, July 19, 2005 / Proposed Rules on the distribution of power and responsibilities among the various levels of government. For the reasons discussed above, I certify that the 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); and 3. 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. We prepared a regulatory evaluation of the estimated costs to comply with this proposed AD. See the ADDRESSES section for a location to examine the regulatory evaluation. List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Safety. the compliance times specified, unless the actions have already been done. Installation of Bonding Lead (f) Within 56 months after the effective date of this AD, install a bonding lead between the low pressure valve and the adjacent pipe assembly in each wing, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A320– 28–1055, Revision 1, dated March 8, 1994. Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs) (g) The Manager, International Branch, ANM–116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested in accordance with the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. Related Information (h) French airworthiness directive F–2005– 058, dated April 13, 2005, also addresses the subject of this AD. Issued in Renton, Washington, on July 11, 2005. Ali Bahrami, Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 05–14170 Filed 7–18–05; 8:45 am] The Proposed Amendment Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator, the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part 39 as follows: BILLING CODE 4910–13–P PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 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 the following new airworthiness directive (AD): Airbus: Docket No. FAA–2005–21862; Directorate Identifier 2005–NM–091–AD. Comments Due Date (a) The Federal Aviation Administration must receive comments on this AD action by August 18, 2005. Affected ADs (b) None. Applicability (c) This AD applies to Airbus Model A320– 111, –211, –212, –214, –231, –232, and –233 airplanes, and Model A321–111, –112, –131, –211 and –231 airplanes, certificated in any category; except those airplanes on which Airbus Modification 23645 has been incorporated in production. Unsafe Condition (d) This AD was prompted by the results of fuel system reviews conducted by the manufacturer. We are issuing this AD to prevent an ignition source for fuel vapor in the wing, which could result in fire or explosion in the adjacent wing fuel tank. Compliance (e) You are responsible for having the actions required by this AD performed within VerDate jul<14>2003 13:56 Jul 18, 2005 Jkt 205001 Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA–2005–21860; Directorate Identifier 2005–NM–032–AD] RIN 2120–AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A330–200, A330–300, A340–200, and A340–300 Series Airplanes Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of Transportation (DOT). ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). AGENCY: SUMMARY: The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Airbus Model A330–200, A330– 300, A340–200, and A340–300 series airplanes. This proposed AD would require operators to modify the hydraulic control block of the nose landing gear. This proposed AD is prompted by a report of an unexpected steering event (swerve) during the takeoff roll of one affected airplane. We are proposing this AD to prevent loss of airplane steering while on the ground, which could result in the airplane going off the side of the runway. DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by August 18, 2005. PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 Use one of the following addresses to submit comments on this proposed AD. • DOT Docket Web site: Go to https://dms.dot.gov and follow the instructions for sending your comments electronically. • Government-wide rulemaking Web site: Go to https://www.regulations.gov and follow the instructions for sending your comments electronically. • Mail: Docket Management Facility, U.S. Department of Transportation, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Nassif Building, room PL–401, Washington, DC 20590. • By fax: (202) 493–2251. • Hand Delivery: Room PL–401 on the plaza level of the Nassif Building, 400 Seventh Street, SW., 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 Airbus, 1 Rond Point Maurice Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France. You can examine the contents of this AD docket on the Internet at https:// dms.dot.gov, or in person at the Docket Management Facility, U.S. Department of Transportation, 400 Seventh Street, SW., room PL–401, on the plaza level of the Nassif Building, Washington, DC. This docket number is FAA–2005– 21860; the directorate identifier for this docket is 2005–NM–032–AD. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tim Backman, Aerospace Engineer International Branch, ANM–116, FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington 98055–4056; telephone (425) 227–2797; fax (425) 227–1149. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: ADDRESSES: Comments Invited We invite you to submit any relevant written data, views, or arguments regarding this proposed AD. Send your comments to an address listed under ADDRESSES. Include ‘‘Docket No. FAA– 2005–21860; Directorate Identifier 2005–NM–032–AD’’ at the beginning of your comments. We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory, economic, environmental, and energy aspects of the proposed AD. We will consider all comments submitted by the closing date and may amend the proposed AD in light of those comments. We will post all comments we receive, without change, to https:// dms.dot.gov, including any personal information you provide. We will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal contact with FAA personnel concerning this proposed AD. Using the search function of our docket E:\FR\FM\19JYP1.SGM 19JYP1 Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 137 / Tuesday, July 19, 2005 / Proposed Rules Web site, anyone can find and read the comments in any of our dockets, including the name of the individual who sent the comment (or signed the comment on behalf of an association, business, labor union, etc.). You can review the DOT’s complete Privacy Act Statement in the Federal Register published on April 11, 2000 (65 FR 19477–78), or you can visit https:// dms.dot.gov. Examining the Docket You can examine the AD docket on the Internet at https://dms.dot.gov, or in person at the Docket Management Facility office between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The Docket Management Facility office (telephone (800) 647–5227) is located on the plaza level of the Nassif Building at the DOT street address stated in the ADDRESSES section. Comments will be available in the AD docket shortly after the DMS receives them. Discussion ´ ´ The Direction Generale de l’Aviation Civile (DGAC), which is the airworthiness authority for France, notified us that an unsafe condition may exist on certain Airbus Model A330– 200, A330–300, A340–200, and A340– 300 series airplanes. The DGAC advises that a Model A340 series airplane had an unexpected steering event (swerve) during its take-off roll, while traveling at 47 knots. Analysis showed that the event was caused by a braking and steering control unit (BSCU) channel 1 fault, followed by a loss of the nose wheel steering (NWS). This condition, if not corrected, could result in the loss of airplane steering while on the ground, and the airplane going off the side of the runway. Relevant Service Information Airbus has issued Airbus Service Bulletin A330–32–3156, and Airbus Service Bulletin A340–32–4194, both dated December 22, 2004. The service bulletins describe procedures for modifying the hydraulic control block (HCB) of the nose landing gear by adding a check valve between the selector valve and the servo valve. Accomplishing the actions specified in the service information is intended to adequately address the unsafe condition. The DGAC mandated the service information and issued French airworthiness directive F–2005–016, dated January 19, 2005, to ensure the continued airworthiness of these airplanes in France. The service bulletins refer to MessierBugatti Service Bulletin C24856–32– VerDate jul<14>2003 13:56 Jul 18, 2005 Jkt 205001 064, dated January 26, 2005, as an additional source of service information for modifying the HCB. FAA’s Determination and Requirements of the Proposed AD These airplane models are manufactured in France and are type certificated for operation in the United States under the provisions of section 21.29 of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR 21.29) and the applicable bilateral airworthiness agreement. Pursuant to this bilateral airworthiness agreement, the DGAC has kept the FAA informed of the situation described above. We have examined the DGAC’s findings, evaluated all pertinent information, and determined that we need to issue an AD for products of this type design that are certificated for operation in the United States. Therefore, we are proposing this AD, which would require accomplishing the actions specified in the service information described previously. Costs of Compliance This proposed AD would affect about 22 Model A330–200 and A330–300 airplanes of U.S. registry. The proposed actions would take about 39 work hours per airplane, at an average labor rate of $65 per work hour. There is no charge for required parts. Based on these figures, the estimated cost of the proposed AD for U.S. operators is $55,770, or $2,535 per airplane. There are currently no Model A340– 200 or Model A340–300 airplanes on the U.S. Register. Should one of these airplanes be imported and placed on the U.S. Register in the future, the proposed actions would take about 39 work hours per airplane, at an average labor rate of $65 per work hour. Based on these figures, the estimated cost of the proposed AD would be $2,535 per airplane. 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 PO 00000 Frm 00006 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 41355 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 have 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 that the 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); and 3. 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. We prepared a regulatory evaluation of the estimated costs to comply with this proposed AD. See the ADDRESSES section for a location to examine the regulatory evaluation. List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, 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 the following new airworthiness directive (AD): Airbus: Docket No. FAA–2005–21860; Directorate Identifier 2005–NM–032–AD. Comments Due Date (a) The Federal Aviation Administration must receive comments on this AD action by August 18, 2005. Affected ADs (b) None. Applicability (c) This AD applies to Airbus Model A330– 201, –202, –203, –223, –243, –301, –321, –322, –323, –341, –342, and –343 airplanes; E:\FR\FM\19JYP1.SGM 19JYP1 41356 Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 137 / Tuesday, July 19, 2005 / Proposed Rules and Model A340–211, –212, –213, –311, –312, and –313 airplanes; certificated in any category; with hydraulic control block (HCB) part number (P/N) C24856000–9 or C24856001–7. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Unsafe Condition 21 CFR Chapter I (d) This AD was prompted by a report of an unexpected steering event (swerve) during the take-off roll of one affected airplane. We are issuing this AD to prevent loss of airplane steering while on the ground, which could result in the airplane going off the side of the runway. [Docket No. 2005N–0279] Compliance ACTION: (e) You are responsible for having the actions required by this AD performed within the compliance times specified, unless the actions have already been done. Modification (f) Within 30 months after the effective date of this AD: Modify the hydraulic control block (HCB) in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of the applicable service bulletin in paragraph (f)(1) or (f)(2) of this AD. (1) Airbus Service Bulletin A330–32–3156, dated December 22, 2004, for Model A330– 200 and A330–300 series airplanes. (2) Airbus Service Bulletin A340–32–4194, dated December 22, 2004, for Model A340– 200 and A340–300 series airplanes. Note 1: The Airbus service bulletins refer to Messier-Bugatti Service Bulletin C24856– 32–064, dated January 26, 2005, as an additional source of service information for doing the modification. Parts Installation (g) After the effective date of this AD, no person may install on any airplane an HCB having P/N C24856000–9 or C24856001–7, unless it has been modified in accordance with paragraph (f) of this AD. Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs) (h) The Manager, ANM–116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested in accordance with the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. Related Information (i) French airworthiness directive F–2005– 016, dated January 19, 2005, also addresses the subject of this AD. Food and Drug Administration Food Labeling; Gluten-Free Labeling of Foods; Public Meeting; Request for Comments AGENCY: HHS. Notice of public meeting; request for comments. SUMMARY: The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is announcing a public meeting to obtain expert comment and consultation from stakeholders to help the agency to define and permit the voluntary use on food labeling of the term ‘‘gluten-free’’. The meeting will focus on food manufacturing, analytical methods, and consumer issues related to reduced levels of gluten in food. We request that those who wish to speak at the meeting, or otherwise provide FDA with their written or oral comments, focus on the questions set out in this document. DATES: The public meeting will be held on Friday, August 19, 2005, from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. All those attending the meeting must register by August 12, 2005. See the ‘‘Registration’’ heading of the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section of this document for details on how to register. Submit written or electronic comments by September 19, 2005. ADDRESSES: The public meeting will be held at the Food and Drug Administration, Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition, 5100 Paint Branch Pkwy., Harvey W. Wiley Auditorium, College Park, MD 20740. You may submit written comments, identified with Docket No. 2005N–0279, to the Division of Dockets Management, 5630 Fishers Lane, rm. 1061, Rockville, MD 20852. Submit electronic comments to https://www.fda.gov/dockets/ ecomments. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Issued in Renton, Washington, on July 11, 2005. Ali Bahrami, Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 05–14172 Filed 7–18–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–P VerDate jul<14>2003 13:56 Jul 18, 2005 Jkt 205001 Food and Drug Administration, PO 00000 For general questions about the meeting, to register, to request permission to speak at the meeting, to request onsite parking, or if you need special accommodations due to a disability: Marion V. Allen, Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition (HFS–32), Food and Drug Administration, 5100 Paint Branch Pkwy., College Park, MD 20740, 301–436–1584, FAX: 301–436– 2605, e-mail: marion.allen@fda.hhs.gov. Frm 00007 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 For technical questions: Rhonda R. Kane, Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition (HFS–820), Food and Drug Administration, 5100 Paint Branch Pkwy., College Park, MD 20740, 301–436–2371, FAX: 301–436–2636, e-mail: rhonda.kane@fda.hhs.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Background Celiac disease (also known as celiac sprue) is a chronic inflammatory disorder of the small intestine triggered by ingesting certain storage proteins that naturally occur in cereal grains. Celiac disease is genetically inherited, and its prevalence in the United States is estimated to be slightly less than 1 percent of the general population (Ref. 1). The grains that are considered to cause problems for persons with celiac disease are wheat, barley, and rye, their related species (e.g., durum wheat, spelt, kamut) and crossbred hybrids (e.g., triticale), and possibly oats (Ref. 2). The scientific literature includes reports of celiac disease patients who can tolerate oats (Refs. 3 through 5) and others who cannot (Refs. 6 and 7). This intolerance may be due to the possible presence in commercially available oat products of trace amounts of other grains that are harmful to persons who have celiac disease (e.g., wheat, rye, or barley) (Refs. 2 and 8). However, there is also some evidence that naturally occurring proteins in uncontaminated oats may cause adverse effects in some celiac disease patients (Ref. 7). Technically, the term ‘‘gluten’’ applies to the combination of storage proteins found in wheat, the prolamin proteins called ‘‘gliadins’’ and the glutelin proteins called ‘‘glutenins’’ (Ref. 9). However, in the context of celiac disease, the term ‘‘gluten’’ is often used to refer collectively to any of the proteins in the grains that may cause harm. Currently, to prevent severe and sometimes life-threatening complications of celiac disease, sensitive individuals need to avoid all offending sources of gluten (Refs. 10 through 12). Life-threatening complications can affect multiple organs of the body (Refs. 10 through 12). The Food Allergen Labeling and Consumer Protection Act of 2004 (FALCPA) (Title II of Public Law 108– 282) at https://www.cfsan.fda.gov/~dms/ alrgact.html requires FDA to issue, within 2 years of the enactment date, a proposed rule to define, and permit the use of, the term ‘‘gluten-free’’ on food labeling and a final rule within 4 years of enactment. FALCPA requires FDA to E:\FR\FM\19JYP1.SGM 19JYP1

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[Federal Register Volume 70, Number 137 (Tuesday, July 19, 2005)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 41354-41356]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 05-14172]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2005-21860; Directorate Identifier 2005-NM-032-AD]
RIN 2120-AA64


Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A330-200, A330-300, A340-
200, and A340-300 Series Airplanes

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of 
Transportation (DOT).

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).

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SUMMARY: The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) 
for certain Airbus Model A330-200, A330-300, A340-200, and A340-300 
series airplanes. This proposed AD would require operators to modify 
the hydraulic control block of the nose landing gear. This proposed AD 
is prompted by a report of an unexpected steering event (swerve) during 
the take-off roll of one affected airplane. We are proposing this AD to 
prevent loss of airplane steering while on the ground, which could 
result in the airplane going off the side of the runway.

DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by August 18, 2005.

ADDRESSES: Use one of the following addresses to submit comments on 
this proposed AD.
     DOT Docket Web site: Go to https://dms.dot.gov and follow 
the instructions for sending your comments electronically.
     Government-wide rulemaking Web site: Go to https://
www.regulations.gov and follow the instructions for sending your 
comments electronically.
     Mail: Docket Management Facility, U.S. Department of 
Transportation, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Nassif Building, room PL-401, 
Washington, DC 20590.
     By fax: (202) 493-2251.
     Hand Delivery: Room PL-401 on the plaza level of the 
Nassif Building, 400 Seventh Street, SW., 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 
Airbus, 1 Rond Point Maurice Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France.
    You can examine the contents of this AD docket on the Internet at 
https://dms.dot.gov, or in person at the Docket Management Facility, 
U.S. Department of Transportation, 400 Seventh Street, SW., room PL-
401, on the plaza level of the Nassif Building, Washington, DC. This 
docket number is FAA-2005-21860; the directorate identifier for this 
docket is 2005-NM-032-AD.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tim Backman, Aerospace Engineer 
International Branch, ANM-116, FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 
1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington 98055-4056; telephone (425) 
227-2797; fax (425) 227-1149.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

Comments Invited

    We invite you to submit any relevant written data, views, or 
arguments regarding this proposed AD. Send your comments to an address 
listed under ADDRESSES. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2005-21860; 
Directorate Identifier 2005-NM-032-AD'' at the beginning of your 
comments. We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory, 
economic, environmental, and energy aspects of the proposed AD. We will 
consider all comments submitted by the closing date and may amend the 
proposed AD in light of those comments.
    We will post all comments we receive, without change, to https://
dms.dot.gov, including any personal information you provide. We will 
also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal contact with FAA 
personnel concerning this proposed AD. Using the search function of our 
docket

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Web site, anyone can find and read the comments in any of our dockets, 
including the name of the individual who sent the comment (or signed 
the comment on behalf of an association, business, labor union, etc.). 
You can review the DOT's complete Privacy Act Statement in the Federal 
Register published on April 11, 2000 (65 FR 19477-78), or you can visit 
https://dms.dot.gov.

Examining the Docket

    You can examine the AD docket on the Internet at https://
dms.dot.gov, or in person at the Docket Management Facility office 
between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal 
holidays. The Docket Management Facility office (telephone (800) 647-
5227) is located on the plaza level of the Nassif Building at the DOT 
street address stated in the ADDRESSES section. Comments will be 
available in the AD docket shortly after the DMS receives them.

Discussion

    The Direction G[eacute]n[eacute]rale de l'Aviation Civile (DGAC), 
which is the airworthiness authority for France, notified us that an 
unsafe condition may exist on certain Airbus Model A330-200, A330-300, 
A340-200, and A340-300 series airplanes. The DGAC advises that a Model 
A340 series airplane had an unexpected steering event (swerve) during 
its take-off roll, while traveling at 47 knots. Analysis showed that 
the event was caused by a braking and steering control unit (BSCU) 
channel 1 fault, followed by a loss of the nose wheel steering (NWS). 
This condition, if not corrected, could result in the loss of airplane 
steering while on the ground, and the airplane going off the side of 
the runway.

Relevant Service Information

    Airbus has issued Airbus Service Bulletin A330-32-3156, and Airbus 
Service Bulletin A340-32-4194, both dated December 22, 2004. The 
service bulletins describe procedures for modifying the hydraulic 
control block (HCB) of the nose landing gear by adding a check valve 
between the selector valve and the servo valve. Accomplishing the 
actions specified in the service information is intended to adequately 
address the unsafe condition. The DGAC mandated the service information 
and issued French airworthiness directive F-2005-016, dated January 19, 
2005, to ensure the continued airworthiness of these airplanes in 
France.
    The service bulletins refer to Messier-Bugatti Service Bulletin 
C24856-32-064, dated January 26, 2005, as an additional source of 
service information for modifying the HCB.

FAA's Determination and Requirements of the Proposed AD

    These airplane models are manufactured in France and are type 
certificated for operation in the United States under the provisions of 
section 21.29 of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR 21.29) and 
the applicable bilateral airworthiness agreement. Pursuant to this 
bilateral airworthiness agreement, the DGAC has kept the FAA informed 
of the situation described above. We have examined the DGAC's findings, 
evaluated all pertinent information, and determined that we need to 
issue an AD for products of this type design that are certificated for 
operation in the United States.
    Therefore, we are proposing this AD, which would require 
accomplishing the actions specified in the service information 
described previously.

Costs of Compliance

    This proposed AD would affect about 22 Model A330-200 and A330-300 
airplanes of U.S. registry. The proposed actions would take about 39 
work hours per airplane, at an average labor rate of $65 per work hour. 
There is no charge for required parts. Based on these figures, the 
estimated cost of the proposed AD for U.S. operators is $55,770, or 
$2,535 per airplane.
    There are currently no Model A340-200 or Model A340-300 airplanes 
on the U.S. Register. Should one of these airplanes be imported and 
placed on the U.S. Register in the future, the proposed actions would 
take about 39 work hours per airplane, at an average labor rate of $65 
per work hour. Based on these figures, the estimated cost of the 
proposed AD would be $2,535 per airplane.

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 have 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 that the 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); and
    3. 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.
    We prepared a regulatory evaluation of the estimated costs to 
comply with this proposed AD. See the ADDRESSES section for a location 
to examine the regulatory evaluation.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39

    Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, 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 the following new 
airworthiness directive (AD):

Airbus: Docket No. FAA-2005-21860; Directorate Identifier 2005-NM-
032-AD.

Comments Due Date

    (a) The Federal Aviation Administration must receive comments on 
this AD action by August 18, 2005.

Affected ADs

    (b) None.

Applicability

    (c) This AD applies to Airbus Model A330-201, -202, -203, -223, 
-243, -301, -321, -322, -323, -341, -342, and -343 airplanes;

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and Model A340-211, -212, -213, -311, -312, and -313 airplanes; 
certificated in any category; with hydraulic control block (HCB) 
part number (P/N) C24856000-9 or C24856001-7.

Unsafe Condition

    (d) This AD was prompted by a report of an unexpected steering 
event (swerve) during the take-off roll of one affected airplane. We 
are issuing this AD to prevent loss of airplane steering while on 
the ground, which could result in the airplane going off the side of 
the runway.

Compliance

    (e) You are responsible for having the actions required by this 
AD performed within the compliance times specified, unless the 
actions have already been done.

Modification

    (f) Within 30 months after the effective date of this AD: Modify 
the hydraulic control block (HCB) in accordance with the 
Accomplishment Instructions of the applicable service bulletin in 
paragraph (f)(1) or (f)(2) of this AD.
    (1) Airbus Service Bulletin A330-32-3156, dated December 22, 
2004, for Model A330-200 and A330-300 series airplanes.
    (2) Airbus Service Bulletin A340-32-4194, dated December 22, 
2004, for Model A340-200 and A340-300 series airplanes.

    Note 1: The Airbus service bulletins refer to Messier-Bugatti 
Service Bulletin C24856-32-064, dated January 26, 2005, as an 
additional source of service information for doing the modification.

Parts Installation

    (g) After the effective date of this AD, no person may install 
on any airplane an HCB having P/N C24856000-9 or C24856001-7, unless 
it has been modified in accordance with paragraph (f) of this AD.

Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)

    (h) The Manager, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 
has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested in 
accordance with the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19.

Related Information

    (i) French airworthiness directive F-2005-016, dated January 19, 
2005, also addresses the subject of this AD.

    Issued in Renton, Washington, on July 11, 2005.
Ali Bahrami,
Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification 
Service.
[FR Doc. 05-14172 Filed 7-18-05; 8:45 am]
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