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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2005–22291; Directorate
Identifier 2005–NM–038–AD; Amendment
39–14251; AD 2005–18–11]
RIN 2120–AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model
A340–200 and A340–300 Series
Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Final rule; request for
comments.
AGENCY:
SUMMARY: The FAA is adopting a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
Airbus Model A340–200 and A340–300
series airplanes. This AD requires a onetime inspection for discrepancies of the
spotfacing for the pylon-to-engine
attachment bolts on the pyramid
forward fitting of the engine pylon, and
repair if necessary. This AD results from
a report that, during a routine
inspection, it was found that the
diameter of the spotfacings was too
small for two of the pylon-to-engine
attachment bolts on the pyramid
forward fitting. We are issuing this AD
to prevent reduced structural integrity
of the pylon-to-engine attachment bolts
on the pyramid forward fitting, which
could result in separation of an engine
from the airplane.
DATES: This AD becomes effective
September 22, 2005.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of a certain publication listed in the AD
as of September 22, 2005.
We must receive comments on this
AD by November 7, 2005.
ADDRESSES: Use one of the following
addresses to submit comments on this
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.
• 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.
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Contact Airbus, 1 Rond Point Maurice
Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France,
for service information identified in this
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:
Discussion
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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 A340–200
and A340–300 series airplanes. The
DGAC advises that, during a routine
inspection, it was found that the
diameter of the spotfacings was too
small for two of the pylon-to-engine
attachment bolts on the pyramid
forward fitting. Investigation revealed
that, because the diameter of the
spotfacings on the two front fasteners
was incorrect, the bolt head did not fit
correctly on the flat part of the
spotfacing, causing possible damage of
the spotfacing area and cracking/wear of
the pylon-to-engine attachment bolt.
This condition, if not corrected, could
result in separation of an engine from
the airplane.
Relevant Service Information
Airbus has issued Service Bulletin
A340–54–4009, including Appendix 01,
Revision 01, dated February 15, 2005.
The service bulletin describes
procedures for a one-time inspection for
discrepancies of the spotfacing for the
pylon-to-engine attachment bolts on the
pyramid forward fitting of the engine
pylon, and repair if necessary. The
discrepancies include incorrect
dimensions of the spotfacing and
misalignment of the bolt. The repair
involves measuring and machining the
spotfacing to the correct dimension and
installing new bolts and washers.
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–2005–011,
dated January 19, 2005, to ensure the
continued airworthiness of these
airplanes in France.
FAA’s Determination and Requirements
of This AD
These airplane models are
manufactured in France and are type
certificated for operation in the United
States under the provisions of section
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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 issuing this AD to
prevent reduced structural integrity of
the pylon-to-engine attachment bolts on
the pyramid forward fitting, which
could result in separation of an engine
from the airplane. This AD requires
accomplishing the actions specified in
the service information described
previously, except as discussed under
‘‘Difference Between the AD and Service
Bulletin.’’
Difference Between the AD and Service
Bulletin
Airbus Service Bulletin A340–54–
4009 recommends concurrently
accomplishing Airbus Service Bulletin
A340–71–4001, or the equivalent
production modification. The
equivalent production modification has
been done on the airplanes specified in
the applicability of this AD.
Additionally, the French airworthiness
directive does not mandate
accomplishment of the concurrent
service bulletin. In light of these factors,
this AD would not require
accomplishing the concurrent service
bulletin.
Costs of Compliance
None of the airplanes affected by this
action are on the U.S. Register. All
airplanes affected by this AD are
currently operated by non-U.S.
operators under foreign registry;
therefore, they are not directly affected
by this AD action. However, we
consider this AD necessary to ensure
that the unsafe condition is addressed if
any affected airplane is imported and
placed on the U.S. Register in the future.
If an affected airplane is imported and
placed on the U.S. Register in the future,
the required inspection would take
about 1 work hour per airplane, at an
average labor rate of $65 per work hour.
Based on these figures, the estimated
cost of the inspection would be $65 per
airplane.
FAA’s Determination of the Effective
Date
No airplane affected by this AD is
currently on the U.S. Register.
Therefore, providing notice and
opportunity for public comment is
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unnecessary before this AD is issued,
and this AD may be made effective in
less than 30 days after it is published in
the Federal Register.
Comments Invited
This AD is a final rule that involves
requirements that affect flight safety and
was not preceded by notice and an
opportunity for public comment;
however, we invite you to submit any
relevant written data, views, or
arguments regarding this AD. Send your
comments to the address listed under
the ADDRESSES section. Include ‘‘Docket
No. FAA–2005–22291; Directorate
Identifier 2005–NM–038–AD’’ at the
beginning of your comments. We
specifically invite comments on the
overall regulatory, economic,
environmental, and energy aspects of
the AD that might suggest a need to
modify it.
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 AD. Using the
search function of that 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 may review the DOT’s complete
Privacy Act Statement in the Federal
Register published on April 11, 2000
(65 FR 19477–78), or you may visit
https://dms.dot.gov.
‘‘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 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 the 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 AD and placed it in the AD docket.
See the ADDRESSES section for a location
to examine the regulatory evaluation.
Examining the Docket
You may 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 Docket
Management System receives them.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
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,
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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:
I
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 Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA) amends § 39.13
by adding the following new
airworthiness directive (AD):
I
2005–18–11 Airbus: Amendment 39–14251.
Docket No. FAA–2005–22291;
Directorate Identifier 2005–NM–038–AD.
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Effective Date
(a) This AD becomes effective September
22, 2005.
Affected ADs
(b) None.
Applicability
(c) This AD applies to Airbus Model A340–
211, –212, and –213, and A340–311, –312,
and –313 airplanes; certificated in any
category; as identified in Airbus Service
Bulletin A340–54–4009, Revision 01, dated
February 15, 2005.
Unsafe Condition
(d) This AD results from a report that,
during a routine inspection, it was found that
the diameter of the spotfacings was too small
for two of the pylon-to-engine attachment
bolts on the pyramid forward fitting. The
FAA is issuing this AD to prevent reduced
structural integrity of the pylon-to-engine
attachment bolts on the pyramid forward
fitting, which could result in separation of an
engine from the airplane.
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.
One-Time Inspection/Repair
(f) Within 18 months after the effective
date of this AD: Perform a one-time detailed
inspection for discrepancies of the spotfacing
for the pylon-to-engine attachment bolts on
the pyramid forward fitting of each engine
pylon, in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus
Service Bulletin A340–54–4009, Revision 01,
dated February 15, 2005. Repair any
discrepancy before further flight in
accordance with the service bulletin.
Inspections and repairs accomplished before
the effective date of this AD in accordance
with Airbus Service Bulletin A340–54–4009,
dated August 25, 2004, are acceptable for
compliance with this paragraph.
Note 1: For the purposes of this AD, a
detailed inspection is defined as: ‘‘An
intensive visual examination of a specific
structural area, system, installation, or
assembly to detect damage, failure, or
irregularity. Available lighting is normally
supplemented with a direct source of good
lighting at intensity deemed appropriate by
the inspector. Inspection aids such as mirror,
magnifying lenses, etc., may be used. Surface
cleaning and elaborate access procedures
may be required.’’
No Reporting Requirement
(g) Although the referenced service bulletin
describes procedures for submitting a report
of inspection results to the manufacturer, this
AD does not include that requirement.
Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs)
(h) 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.
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Related Information
(i) French airworthiness directive F–2005–
011, dated January 19, 2004, also addresses
the subject of this AD.
Material Incorporated by Reference
(j) You must use Airbus Service Bulletin
A340–54–4009, Revision 01, dated February
15, 2005, excluding Appendix 01, to perform
the actions that are required by this AD,
unless the AD specifies otherwise. The
Director of the Federal Register approved the
incorporation by reference of this document
in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR
part 51. Contact Airbus, 1 Rond Point
Maurice Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex,
France, for a copy of this service information.
You may review copies at the Docket
Management Facility, U.S. Department of
Transportation, 400 Seventh Street SW.,
Room PL–401, Nassif Building, Washington,
DC; on the Internet at https://dms.dot.gov; or
at the National Archives and Records
Administration (NARA). For information on
the availability of this material at the NARA,
call (202) 741–6030, or go to https://www.
archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibrlocations.html.
Issued in Renton, Washington, on August
29, 2005.
Kalene C. Yanamura,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 05–17606 Filed 9–6–05; 8:45 am]
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AD to prevent display of ‘‘old’’ or
expired ATC clearance messages on the
CDU of subsequent flights, which could
result in the airplane entering
unauthorized airspace or following a
flight path that does not provide
minimum separation requirements
between aircraft, and a consequent near
miss or a mid-air collision.
DATES: Effective October 12, 2005.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of certain publications listed in the AD
as of October 12, 2005.
ADDRESSES: You may examine the 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., Nassif Building, Room PL–401,
Washington, DC.
Contact Boeing Commercial
Airplanes, P.O. Box 3707, Seattle,
Washington 98124–2207, for service
information identified in this AD.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Samuel Slentz, Aerospace Engineer,
Systems and Equipment Branch, ANM–
130S, FAA, Seattle Aircraft Certification
Office, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton,
Washington 98055–4056; telephone
(425) 917–6483; fax (425) 917–6590.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Examining the Docket
Federal Aviation Administration
You may 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 street
address stated in the ADDRESSES section.
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2005–20352; Directorate
Identifier 2004–NM–214–AD; Amendment
39–14249; AD 2005–18–09]
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Airworthiness Directives; Boeing
Model 757–200 and –300 Series
Airplanes and Model 767 Series
Airplanes
Discussion
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
SUMMARY: The FAA is adopting a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
Boeing Model 757–200 and –300 series
airplanes and Model 767 series
airplanes. This AD requires replacing
the existing operational software of the
Pegasus flight management computer
(FMC) system with new, improved
operational software. This AD results
from reports of ‘‘old’’ or expired air
traffic control (ATC) clearance messages
being displayed on the control display
unit (CDU) of the FMC system during
subsequent flights. We are issuing this
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The FAA issued a notice of proposed
rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
part 39 to include an AD that would
apply to certain Boeing Model 757–200
and –300 series airplanes and Model
767 series airplanes. That NPRM was
published in the Federal Register on
February 15, 2005 (70 FR 7676). That
NPRM proposed to require replacing the
existing operational software of the
Pegasus flight management computer
(FMC) system with new, improved
operational software.
Comments
We provided the public the
opportunity to participate in the
development of this AD. We have
considered the comments that have
been received on the NPRM.
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Supportive or No Objection Comments
for the NPRM
One commenter supports the NPRM,
and another commenter advises that it
has no objection to the NPRM.
Requests To Limit the Applicability of
the NPRM
Several commenters request that the
applicability of the NPRM be limited to
those airplanes that have the Air Traffic
Services Data Link (ATS DL) enabled.
The commenters advise that Flight
Management Computer (FMC) systems
that are not equipped with the optional
operational program configuration
(OPC) software to enable the ATS DL
will never display Air Traffic Control
(ATC) clearance messages (new, old, or
expired) on the control display unit
(CDU). The commenters point out that
without the OPC, there is not the
capability to get ATC clearance
messages on the CDU. Therefore, the
commenters contend that the NPRM
should be applicable only to those
airplanes that have the ATS DL FMC
option enabled. Additionally, one
commenter, an operator, contends that if
airplanes not using ATS DL FMC are
required to upgrade the Pegasus FMC
software, the operators also will be
forced to upgrade their older inertial
reference units (IRU) due to differences
in the magnetic variation models
between Pegasus 2003 and the older IRU
models. The commenter explains that
upgrading the IRU would be a
significant increase in its costs.
The FAA agrees that the requirement
to replace the OPS and FIDO software
of the existing FMC with Pegasus 2003
OPS and FIDO software or Pegasus 2004
OPS and FIDO software should apply
only to airplanes operating with an Air
Traffice Services data link function
enabled. We have revised paragraph (f)
of this AD to clarify the applicability of
that requirement.
Requests To Add Service Information
Several commenters, including the
manufacturer, note that since the
issuance of the NPRM, Boeing has
issued new service bulletins that
describe replacing the existing
operational program software (OPS) and
flight information and data output
(FIDO) software of the FMC with
Pegasus 2005 OPS and FIDO software.
Accomplishment of the service bulletins
is intended to correct certain problems
that were experienced as a result of the
installation of the Pegasus 2003 OPS
and FIDO software, and to add other
improvements on the map displays. The
commenters request that the new
service bulletins be added to the NPRM
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2005-22291; Directorate Identifier 2005-NM-038-AD;
Amendment 39-14251; AD 2005-18-11]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A340-200 and A340-300
Series Airplanes
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Final rule; request for comments.
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SUMMARY: The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for
certain Airbus Model A340-200 and A340-300 series airplanes. This AD
requires a one-time inspection for discrepancies of the spotfacing for
the pylon-to-engine attachment bolts on the pyramid forward fitting of
the engine pylon, and repair if necessary. This AD results from a
report that, during a routine inspection, it was found that the
diameter of the spotfacings was too small for two of the pylon-to-
engine attachment bolts on the pyramid forward fitting. We are issuing
this AD to prevent reduced structural integrity of the pylon-to-engine
attachment bolts on the pyramid forward fitting, which could result in
separation of an engine from the airplane.
DATES: This AD becomes effective September 22, 2005.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of a certain publication listed in the AD as of September 22,
2005.
We must receive comments on this AD by November 7, 2005.
ADDRESSES: Use one of the following addresses to submit comments on
this 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.
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.
Contact Airbus, 1 Rond Point Maurice Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex,
France, for service information identified in this 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:
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 A340-200 and A340-
300 series airplanes. The DGAC advises that, during a routine
inspection, it was found that the diameter of the spotfacings was too
small for two of the pylon-to-engine attachment bolts on the pyramid
forward fitting. Investigation revealed that, because the diameter of
the spotfacings on the two front fasteners was incorrect, the bolt head
did not fit correctly on the flat part of the spotfacing, causing
possible damage of the spotfacing area and cracking/wear of the pylon-
to-engine attachment bolt. This condition, if not corrected, could
result in separation of an engine from the airplane.
Relevant Service Information
Airbus has issued Service Bulletin A340-54-4009, including Appendix
01, Revision 01, dated February 15, 2005. The service bulletin
describes procedures for a one-time inspection for discrepancies of the
spotfacing for the pylon-to-engine attachment bolts on the pyramid
forward fitting of the engine pylon, and repair if necessary. The
discrepancies include incorrect dimensions of the spotfacing and
misalignment of the bolt. The repair involves measuring and machining
the spotfacing to the correct dimension and installing new bolts and
washers. 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-2005-011, dated January 19, 2005, to ensure the continued
airworthiness of these airplanes in France.
FAA's Determination and Requirements of This 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 issuing this AD to prevent reduced structural
integrity of the pylon-to-engine attachment bolts on the pyramid
forward fitting, which could result in separation of an engine from the
airplane. This AD requires accomplishing the actions specified in the
service information described previously, except as discussed under
``Difference Between the AD and Service Bulletin.''
Difference Between the AD and Service Bulletin
Airbus Service Bulletin A340-54-4009 recommends concurrently
accomplishing Airbus Service Bulletin A340-71-4001, or the equivalent
production modification. The equivalent production modification has
been done on the airplanes specified in the applicability of this AD.
Additionally, the French airworthiness directive does not mandate
accomplishment of the concurrent service bulletin. In light of these
factors, this AD would not require accomplishing the concurrent service
bulletin.
Costs of Compliance
None of the airplanes affected by this action are on the U.S.
Register. All airplanes affected by this AD are currently operated by
non-U.S. operators under foreign registry; therefore, they are not
directly affected by this AD action. However, we consider this AD
necessary to ensure that the unsafe condition is addressed if any
affected airplane is imported and placed on the U.S. Register in the
future.
If an affected airplane is imported and placed on the U.S. Register
in the future, the required inspection would take about 1 work hour per
airplane, at an average labor rate of $65 per work hour. Based on these
figures, the estimated cost of the inspection would be $65 per
airplane.
FAA's Determination of the Effective Date
No airplane affected by this AD is currently on the U.S. Register.
Therefore, providing notice and opportunity for public comment is
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unnecessary before this AD is issued, and this AD may be made effective
in less than 30 days after it is published in the Federal Register.
Comments Invited
This AD is a final rule that involves requirements that affect
flight safety and was not preceded by notice and an opportunity for
public comment; however, we invite you to submit any relevant written
data, views, or arguments regarding this AD. Send your comments to the
address listed under the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-
2005-22291; Directorate Identifier 2005-NM-038-AD'' at the beginning of
your comments. We specifically invite comments on the overall
regulatory, economic, environmental, and energy aspects of the AD that
might suggest a need to modify it.
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 AD. Using the search function of that 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 may review the DOT's complete Privacy Act Statement in the Federal
Register published on April 11, 2000 (65 FR 19477-78), or you may visit
https://dms.dot.gov.
Examining the Docket
You may 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 Docket Management System
receives them.
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 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 the 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 AD and placed it in the AD docket. 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, Incorporation by
reference, Safety.
Adoption of the Amendment
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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 Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) amends Sec. 39.13 by
adding the following new airworthiness directive (AD):
2005-18-11 Airbus: Amendment 39-14251. Docket No. FAA-2005-22291;
Directorate Identifier 2005-NM-038-AD.
Effective Date
(a) This AD becomes effective September 22, 2005.
Affected ADs
(b) None.
Applicability
(c) This AD applies to Airbus Model A340-211, -212, and -213,
and A340-311, -312, and -313 airplanes; certificated in any
category; as identified in Airbus Service Bulletin A340-54-4009,
Revision 01, dated February 15, 2005.
Unsafe Condition
(d) This AD results from a report that, during a routine
inspection, it was found that the diameter of the spotfacings was
too small for two of the pylon-to-engine attachment bolts on the
pyramid forward fitting. The FAA is issuing this AD to prevent
reduced structural integrity of the pylon-to-engine attachment bolts
on the pyramid forward fitting, which could result in separation of
an engine from the airplane.
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.
One-Time Inspection/Repair
(f) Within 18 months after the effective date of this AD:
Perform a one-time detailed inspection for discrepancies of the
spotfacing for the pylon-to-engine attachment bolts on the pyramid
forward fitting of each engine pylon, in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A340-54-4009,
Revision 01, dated February 15, 2005. Repair any discrepancy before
further flight in accordance with the service bulletin. Inspections
and repairs accomplished before the effective date of this AD in
accordance with Airbus Service Bulletin A340-54-4009, dated August
25, 2004, are acceptable for compliance with this paragraph.
Note 1: For the purposes of this AD, a detailed inspection is
defined as: ``An intensive visual examination of a specific
structural area, system, installation, or assembly to detect damage,
failure, or irregularity. Available lighting is normally
supplemented with a direct source of good lighting at intensity
deemed appropriate by the inspector. Inspection aids such as mirror,
magnifying lenses, etc., may be used. Surface cleaning and elaborate
access procedures may be required.''
No Reporting Requirement
(g) Although the referenced service bulletin describes
procedures for submitting a report of inspection results to the
manufacturer, this AD does not include that requirement.
Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)
(h) 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.
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Related Information
(i) French airworthiness directive F-2005-011, dated January 19,
2004, also addresses the subject of this AD.
Material Incorporated by Reference
(j) You must use Airbus Service Bulletin A340-54-4009, Revision
01, dated February 15, 2005, excluding Appendix 01, to perform the
actions that are required by this AD, unless the AD specifies
otherwise. The Director of the Federal Register approved the
incorporation by reference of this document in accordance with 5
U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. Contact Airbus, 1 Rond Point
Maurice Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France, for a copy of this
service information. You may review copies at the Docket Management
Facility, U.S. Department of Transportation, 400 Seventh Street SW.,
Room PL-401, Nassif Building, Washington, DC; on the Internet at
https://dms.dot.gov; or at the National Archives and Records
Administration (NARA). For information on the availability of this
material at the NARA, call (202) 741-6030, or go to https://www.
archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html.
Issued in Renton, Washington, on August 29, 2005.
Kalene C. Yanamura,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
[FR Doc. 05-17606 Filed 9-6-05; 8:45 am]
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