Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A330-300 Series Airplanes, 57732-57734 [05-19333]

Download as PDF 57732 Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 191 / Tuesday, October 4, 2005 / Rules and Regulations Field strength (volts per meter) FAA is requesting comments to allow interested persons to submit views that may not have been submitted in response to the prior opportunities for comment described above. Peak List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 25 strength components from the table are to be demonstrated. Frequency 10 kHz–100 kHz ........... 100 kHz–500 kHz ......... 500 kHz–2 MHz ............ 2 MHz–30 MHz ............. 30 MHz–70 MHz ........... 70 MHz–100 MHz ......... 100 MHz–200 MHz ....... 200 MHz–400 MHz ....... 400 MHz–700 MHz ....... 700 MHz–1 GHz ........... 1 GHz–2 GHz ............... 2 GHz–4 GHz ............... 4 GHz–6 GHz ............... 6 GHz–8 GHz ............... 8 GHz–12 GHz ............. 12 GHz–18 GHz ........... 18 GHz–40 GHz ........... Average 50 50 50 100 50 50 100 100 700 700 2000 3000 3000 1000 3000 2000 600 50 50 50 100 50 50 100 100 50 100 200 200 200 200 300 200 200 The field strengths are expressed in terms of peak of the root-mean-square (rms) over the complete modulation period. The threat levels identified above are the result of an FAA review of existing studies on the subject of HIRF, in light of the ongoing work of the Electromagnetic Effects Harmonization Working Group of the Aviation Rulemaking Advisory Committee. Applicability As discussed above, these special conditions are applicable to DassaultAviation Mystere-Falcon 50 airplanes modified by Premier Air Center. Should Premier Air Center apply at a later date for a STC to modify any other model included on Type Certificate No. A46EU to incorporate the same or similar novel or unusual design feature, these special conditions would apply to that model as well under the provisions of § 21.101. Conclusion This action affects only certain novel or unusual design features on DassaultAviation Mystere-Falcon 50 airplanes modified by Premier Air Center. It is not a rule of general applicability and affects only the applicant who applied to the FAA for approval of these features on the airplane. The substance of these special conditions has been subjected to the notice and comment procedure in several prior instances and has been derived without substantive change from those previously issued. Because a delay would significantly affect the certification of the airplane, which is imminent, the FAA has determined that prior public notice and comment are unnecessary and impracticable, and good cause exists for adopting these special conditions upon issuance. The VerDate Aug<31>2005 16:33 Oct 03, 2005 Jkt 208002 Aircraft, Aviation safety, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements. The authority citation for these special conditions is as follows: Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701, 44702, 44704. The Special Conditions Accordingly, pursuant to the authority delegated to me by the Administrator, the following special conditions are issued as part of the supplemental type certification basis for the Dassault-Aviation Mystere-Falcon 50 airplanes modified by Premier Air Center. 1. Protection from Unwanted Effects of HIRF. Each electrical and electronic system that performs critical functions must be designed and installed to ensure that the operation and operational capability of these systems to perform critical functions are not adversely affected when the airplane is exposed to high-intensity radiated fields. 2. For the purpose of these special conditions, the following definition applies: Critical Functions: Functions whose failure would contribute to or cause a failure condition that would prevent the continued safe flight and landing of the airplane. Issued in Renton, Washington. Ali Bahrami, Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 05–19860 Filed 10–3–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA–2005–22539; Directorate Identifier 2004–NM–08–AD; Amendment 39– 14300; AD 2005–20–07] RIN 2120–AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A330–300 Series Airplanes Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Final rule; request for comments. AGENCY: SUMMARY: The FAA adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 Airbus Model A330–300 series airplanes. This AD requires reinforcing the structure of the center fuselage by installing external stiffeners (butt straps) at frame (FR) 53.3 on the fuselage skin between left-hand and right-hand stringer 13, and related investigative actions. This AD results from a report that, during fatigue tests of the fuselage, cracks initiated and grew at the circumferential joint of FR53.3. We are issuing this AD to prevent fatigue cracking of the fuselage, which could result in reduced structural integrity of the fuselage. DATES: Effective October 19, 2005. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of a certain publication listed in the AD as of October 19, 2005. We must receive comments on this AD by December 5, 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, ANM– 116, International Branch, FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington 98055–4056; telephone (425) 227–2797; fax (425) 227–1149. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Comments Invited Although this is a final rule that was not preceded by notice and an opportunity for public comment, we invite you to submit any relevant written data, views, or arguments regarding this AD. Include ‘‘Docket No. FAA–2005–22539; Directorate Identifier 2004–NM–08–AD’’ at the beginning of your comments. We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory, economic, environmental, and energy E:\FR\FM\04OCR1.SGM 04OCR1 Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 191 / Tuesday, October 4, 2005 / Rules and Regulations aspects of the AD. We will consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend the 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 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. 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 A330–300 series airplanes. The DGAC advises that, during fatigue tests of the fuselage, cracks initiated and grew at the circumferential joint of frame (FR) 53.3. This condition, if not corrected, could result in reduced structural integrity of the fuselage. Relevant Service Information Airbus has issued Service Bulletin A330–53–3127, including Appendix 01, Revision 01, dated November 21, 2003. The service bulletin describes procedures for reinforcing the structure of the center fuselage by installing external doublers (butt straps) at FR53.3 on the fuselage skin between left- and right-hand stringer 13. The installation of the three butt straps includes removing fasteners and doing the related investigative action of rototesting the holes where the fasteners were removed. If a crack is found during a rototest, the service bulletin specifies contacting Airbus for repair instructions. If no crack is found, the installation includes counter-drilling the fastener holes in the butt straps, cold-expanding the matching holes in the fuselage, reaming and deburring the holes, shimming, and applying sealant around the butt straps. 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–2003–415, dated November 12, 2003, 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 57733 type design that are certificated for operation in the United States. Therefore, we are issuing this AD to prevent fatigue cracking of the fuselage, which could result in reduced structural integrity of the fuselage. This AD requires accomplishing the actions specified in the service information described previously. Difference Between the Proposed AD and the French Airworthiness Directive The applicability of French airworthiness directive F–2003–415, dated November 12, 2003, excludes airplanes on which Airbus Service Bulletin A330–53–3127, Revision 01, has been accomplished in service. However, we have not excluded those airplanes in the applicability of this proposed AD; rather, this proposed AD includes a requirement to accomplish the actions specified in that service bulletin. This requirement would ensure that the actions specified in the service bulletin and required by this proposed AD are accomplished on all affected airplanes. Operators must continue to operate the airplane in the configuration required by this proposed AD unless an alternative method of compliance is approved. 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. The following table provides the estimated costs to comply with this AD for any affected airplane that might be imported and placed on the U.S. Register in the future. ESTIMATED COSTS Action Work hours Average labor rate per hour Parts cost Cost per airplane Installation ........................................................................................................ 172 $65 $8,920 $20,100 FAA’s Determination of the Effective Date less than 30 days after it is published in the Federal Register. No airplane affected by this AD is currently on the U.S. Register. Therefore, providing notice and opportunity for public comment is unnecessary before this AD is issued, and this AD may be made effective in Authority for This Rulemaking VerDate Aug<31>2005 16:33 Oct 03, 2005 Jkt 208002 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, PO 00000 Frm 00009 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 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 E:\FR\FM\04OCR1.SGM 04OCR1 57734 Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 191 / Tuesday, October 4, 2005 / Rules and Regulations 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 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: I 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 2005–20–07 Airbus: Amendment 39–14300. Docket No. FAA–2005–22539; Directorate Identifier 2004–NM–08–AD. Effective Date (a) This AD becomes effective October 19, 2005. VerDate Aug<31>2005 16:33 Oct 03, 2005 Jkt 208002 Affected ADs (b) None. Applicability (c) This AD applies to Model A330–301, –321, –322, –323, –341, –342, and –343 series airplanes, certificated in any category, except those on which Airbus Modification 41652 has been accomplished in production. Unsafe Condition (d) This AD results from a report that, during fatigue tests of the fuselage, cracks initiated and grew at the circumferential joint of frame (FR) 53.3. We are issuing this AD to prevent fatigue cracking of the fuselage, which could result in reduced structural integrity of the fuselage. 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. Installation (f) At the later of the times in paragraphs (f)(1) and (f)(2) of this AD: Install the butt straps at FR53.3 on the fuselage skin between left- and right-hand stringer 13, and do all related investigative and corrective actions before further flight. Except as provided by paragraph (g) of this AD, do all actions in accordance with Airbus Service Bulletin A330–53–3127, Revision 01, dated November 21, 2003. (1) Before the accumulation of 14,700 total flight cycles or 51,400 total flight hours, whichever occurs earlier. (2) Within 6 months after the effective date of this AD. ´ ´ Contact the FAA/Direction Generale de l’Aviation Civile (DGAC) for Certain Repair Instructions (g) If any crack is detected during the related investigative actions (rototest) required by paragraph (f) of this AD: Before further flight, repair the crack according to a method approved by either the Manager, International Branch, ANM–116, FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate; or the DGAC (or its delegated agent). Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs) (h)(1) 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. (2) Before using any AMOC approved in accordance with § 39.19 on any airplane to which the AMOC applies, notify the appropriate principal inspector in the FAA Flight Standards Certificate Holding District Office. Related Information (i) French airworthiness directive F–2003– 415, dated November 12, 2003, also addresses the subject of this AD. Material Incorporated by Reference (j) You must use Airbus Service Bulletin A330–53–3127, Revision 01, dated November 21, 2003, to perform the actions that are PO 00000 Frm 00010 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 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/code_of_federal_regulations/ ibr_locations.html. Issued in Renton, Washington, on September 20, 2005. Ali Bahrami, Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 05–19333 Filed 10–3–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–U DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA–2005–22563; Directorate Identifier 2004–NM–177–AD; Amendment 39–14304; AD 2005–20–10] RIN 2120–AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A330–243, –341, –342, and –343 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 all Airbus Model A330–243, –341, –342, and –343 airplanes. This AD requires revising the airplane flight manual to provide the flightcrew with new, ground ice-shedding procedures during long taxi periods in certain icing conditions. This AD results from reports of engine damage to the blades of the first stage of the intermediate pressure compressor due to ice accumulation. We are issuing this AD to prevent engine damage due to ice accumulation, which could result in an engine shutdown and cause the flightcrew to divert to the nearest available airport. DATES: This AD becomes effective October 19, 2005. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of a certain publication listed in the AD as of October 19, 2005. E:\FR\FM\04OCR1.SGM 04OCR1

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[Federal Register Volume 70, Number 191 (Tuesday, October 4, 2005)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 57732-57734]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 05-19333]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2005-22539; Directorate Identifier 2004-NM-08-AD; 
Amendment 39-14300; AD 2005-20-07]
RIN 2120-AA64


Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A330-300 Series Airplanes

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule; request for comments.

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SUMMARY: The FAA adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain 
Airbus Model A330-300 series airplanes. This AD requires reinforcing 
the structure of the center fuselage by installing external stiffeners 
(butt straps) at frame (FR) 53.3 on the fuselage skin between left-hand 
and right-hand stringer 13, and related investigative actions. This AD 
results from a report that, during fatigue tests of the fuselage, 
cracks initiated and grew at the circumferential joint of FR53.3. We 
are issuing this AD to prevent fatigue cracking of the fuselage, which 
could result in reduced structural integrity of the fuselage.

DATES: Effective October 19, 2005.
    The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by 
reference of a certain publication listed in the AD as of October 19, 
2005.
    We must receive comments on this AD by December 5, 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, ANM-
116, International Branch, FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 
Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington 98055-4056; telephone (425) 227-
2797; fax (425) 227-1149.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Comments Invited

    Although this is a final rule that was not preceded by notice and 
an opportunity for public comment, we invite you to submit any relevant 
written data, views, or arguments regarding this AD. Include ``Docket 
No. FAA-2005-22539; Directorate Identifier 2004-NM-08-AD'' at the 
beginning of your comments. We specifically invite comments on the 
overall regulatory, economic, environmental, and energy

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aspects of the AD. We will consider all comments received by the 
closing date and may amend the 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 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.

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 A330-300 series 
airplanes. The DGAC advises that, during fatigue tests of the fuselage, 
cracks initiated and grew at the circumferential joint of frame (FR) 
53.3. This condition, if not corrected, could result in reduced 
structural integrity of the fuselage.

Relevant Service Information

    Airbus has issued Service Bulletin A330-53-3127, including Appendix 
01, Revision 01, dated November 21, 2003. The service bulletin 
describes procedures for reinforcing the structure of the center 
fuselage by installing external doublers (butt straps) at FR53.3 on the 
fuselage skin between left- and right-hand stringer 13. The 
installation of the three butt straps includes removing fasteners and 
doing the related investigative action of rototesting the holes where 
the fasteners were removed. If a crack is found during a rototest, the 
service bulletin specifies contacting Airbus for repair instructions. 
If no crack is found, the installation includes counter-drilling the 
fastener holes in the butt straps, cold-expanding the matching holes in 
the fuselage, reaming and deburring the holes, shimming, and applying 
sealant around the butt straps. 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-2003-415, dated November 12, 2003, 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 fatigue cracking of 
the fuselage, which could result in reduced structural integrity of the 
fuselage. This AD requires accomplishing the actions specified in the 
service information described previously.

Difference Between the Proposed AD and the French Airworthiness 
Directive

    The applicability of French airworthiness directive F-2003-415, 
dated November 12, 2003, excludes airplanes on which Airbus Service 
Bulletin A330-53-3127, Revision 01, has been accomplished in service. 
However, we have not excluded those airplanes in the applicability of 
this proposed AD; rather, this proposed AD includes a requirement to 
accomplish the actions specified in that service bulletin. This 
requirement would ensure that the actions specified in the service 
bulletin and required by this proposed AD are accomplished on all 
affected airplanes. Operators must continue to operate the airplane in 
the configuration required by this proposed AD unless an alternative 
method of compliance is approved.

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.
    The following table provides the estimated costs to comply with 
this AD for any affected airplane that might be imported and placed on 
the U.S. Register in the future.

                                                 Estimated Costs
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                                                                Average labor                        Cost per
                   Action                        Work hours     rate per hour      Parts cost        airplane
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Installation................................             172              $65           $8,920          $20,100
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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 
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.

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

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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):

2005-20-07 Airbus: Amendment 39-14300. Docket No. FAA-2005-22539; 
Directorate Identifier 2004-NM-08-AD.

Effective Date

    (a) This AD becomes effective October 19, 2005.

Affected ADs

    (b) None.

Applicability

    (c) This AD applies to Model A330-301, -321, -322, -323, -341, -
342, and -343 series airplanes, certificated in any category, except 
those on which Airbus Modification 41652 has been accomplished in 
production.

Unsafe Condition

    (d) This AD results from a report that, during fatigue tests of 
the fuselage, cracks initiated and grew at the circumferential joint 
of frame (FR) 53.3. We are issuing this AD to prevent fatigue 
cracking of the fuselage, which could result in reduced structural 
integrity of the fuselage.

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.

Installation

    (f) At the later of the times in paragraphs (f)(1) and (f)(2) of 
this AD: Install the butt straps at FR53.3 on the fuselage skin 
between left- and right-hand stringer 13, and do all related 
investigative and corrective actions before further flight. Except 
as provided by paragraph (g) of this AD, do all actions in 
accordance with Airbus Service Bulletin A330-53-3127, Revision 01, 
dated November 21, 2003.
    (1) Before the accumulation of 14,700 total flight cycles or 
51,400 total flight hours, whichever occurs earlier.
    (2) Within 6 months after the effective date of this AD.

Contact the FAA/Direction G[eacute]n[eacute]rale de l'Aviation Civile 
(DGAC) for Certain Repair Instructions

    (g) If any crack is detected during the related investigative 
actions (rototest) required by paragraph (f) of this AD: Before 
further flight, repair the crack according to a method approved by 
either the Manager, International Branch, ANM-116, FAA, Transport 
Airplane Directorate; or the DGAC (or its delegated agent).

Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)

    (h)(1) 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.
    (2) Before using any AMOC approved in accordance with Sec.  
39.19 on any airplane to which the AMOC applies, notify the 
appropriate principal inspector in the FAA Flight Standards 
Certificate Holding District Office.

Related Information

    (i) French airworthiness directive F-2003-415, dated November 
12, 2003, also addresses the subject of this AD.

Material Incorporated by Reference

    (j) You must use Airbus Service Bulletin A330-53-3127, Revision 
01, dated November 21, 2003, 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/code_of_federal_regulations/ibr_ locations. html.

    Issued in Renton, Washington, on September 20, 2005.
Ali Bahrami,
Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification 
Service.
[FR Doc. 05-19333 Filed 10-3-05; 8:45 am]
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