Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A330-200, A330-300, A340-200, and A340-300 Series Airplanes, 3757-3759 [06-559]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 15 / Tuesday, January 24, 2006 / Rules and Regulations Issued in Burlington, Massachusetts, on January 12, 2006. Peter A. White, Acting Manager, Engine and Propeller Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 06–522 Filed 1–23–06; 8:45 am] SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: BILLING CODE 4910–13–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA–2004–18565; Directorate Identifier 2003–NM–168–AD; Amendment 39–14461; AD 2006–02–09] 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: Final rule. rmajette on PROD1PC67 with RULES AGENCY: SUMMARY: The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Airbus Model Airbus Model A330–200, A330–300, A340–200, and A340–300 series airplanes. This AD requires inspecting for damage to certain actuators of the low-pressure shut-off valve (LPSOV), and related investigative and corrective actions if necessary. This AD results from a report of damage to the LPSOV pedestal. We are issuing this AD to ensure that, in the event of an engine fire, the LPSOV actuator functions properly to delay or block the fuel flow to the engine and prevent an uncontrollable fire. DATES: This AD becomes effective February 28, 2006. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of certain publications listed in the AD as of February 28, 2006. 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 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. VerDate Aug<31>2005 14:40 Jan 23, 2006 Jkt 208001 Examining the Docket You may examine the airworthiness directive (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. Discussion The FAA issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR part 39 to include an AD that would apply to all Airbus Model A330, A340– 200, and A340–300 series airplanes; and A340–541 and -642 airplanes. That NPRM was published in the Federal Register on July 8, 2004 (69 FR 41211). That NPRM proposed to require inspecting for damage to certain actuators of the low-pressure shut-off valve (LPSOV), and related investigative and corrective actions if necessary. Comments We provided the public the opportunity to participate in the development of this AD. We have considered the comments received. Requests To Limit Applicability One commenter, on behalf of Airbus, requests that we revise the proposed applicability to match that of the French airworthiness directive, which is limited to airplanes equipped with certain LPSOV part numbers (P/Ns). The commenter adds that Model A330–301 airplanes (among others) receive Airbus Modification 48225/48223 in production, and Model A340–541 and –642 airplanes receive Airbus Modification 48552 in production. These modifications involve installing actuator P/N FRH010041. We infer that the commenter would like us to remove Model A330–301, A340–541, and A340–642 airplanes from the applicability of the proposed AD. Since we issued the proposed AD, French airworthiness directive F–2003– 360 R1, dated May 26, 2004, was issued to limit the applicability to A340–200 and –300 series airplanes. We have revised this final rule accordingly. There has been no corresponding revision to French airworthiness directive F–2003–359 to exclude Model A330–301 airplanes. Another commenter, a Model A330 operator, also requests that we limit the applicability. The commenter reports the following: This operator’s entire PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 3757 A330 fleet was delivered with P/N FRH010041 actuators installed, its first A330 was delivered July 2003, and no P/N HTE190021 or P/N HTE190026 actuators have been purchased. Airbus Service Bulletins A330–28–3083 and A340–28–4098, both dated March 25, 2003, limit their effectivity to airplanes delivered up to May 2003, but the proposed AD would not so limit the applicability. The commenter requests that we revise the applicability of the proposed AD to match that of the service bulletins. As stated in the preamble to the proposed AD, ‘‘the French airworthiness directives specify that Model A330 and A340 series airplanes are affected if they are equipped with LPSOV actuators having certain part numbers.’’ The Airbus service bulletins, which are mandated by the French airworthiness directives, specify that operators first identify the part numbers of the actuators. This AD therefore applies to all Model A330 and A340 series airplanes and requires part number identification. Because the part is interchangeable, this AD further ensures that affected LPSOVs are not installed in the future, as required by paragraph (g) of this AD. However, we agree to revise paragraph (f) of this final rule to also allow an airplane records review to determine the part number of the actuator. Request To Allow Additional Service Information The proposed AD would require operators to inspect certain LPSOV actuators, and would prohibit installation of affected actuators on or after the effective date of the AD. One commenter, on behalf of an operator of Model A330 airplanes, notes that Task 28–00–00–200–80 of the A330 Aircraft Maintenance Manual (AMM), task 28– 00–00–200–801, revised July 1, 2004, provides new installation procedures for measuring the dowel in each LPSOV location. According to the commenter, the AMM should provide sufficient instructions to meet the parts installation requirement (paragraph (g) of the proposed AD); however, as written, paragraph (g) would prohibit installing an affected actuator unless it has been measured specifically in accordance with Airbus Service Bulletin A330–28–3083. The commenter requests that we revise paragraph (g) to also consider the AMM task acceptable for measuring the dowel during installation of the actuator. The commenter asserts that this change will also prevent the inadvertent installation of an actuator that had not been measured, since actuators that have E:\FR\FM\24JAR1.SGM 24JAR1 3758 Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 15 / Tuesday, January 24, 2006 / Rules and Regulations been inspected in accordance with Airbus Service Bulletin A330–28–3083 are not so marked or identified. The commenter also requests that we allow actuators previously installed in accordance with the AMM after the revision date that added the new measurement task be given credit for the requirements of paragraph (f) of the proposed AD. The Accomplishment Instructions in the referenced service bulletins refer to the appropriate AMM sections as additional sources of service information. It is not necessary to cite the specific AMM references in this AD. Furthermore, the service bulletin does not refer to a specific revision level of the AMM. Compliance with any revision of the AMM is acceptable for compliance with the requirements of this AD, as long as the required actions (such as measurement) were done. Paragraph (e) of this AD allows for compliance when the required actions have already been done. We have not changed the final rule regarding these references. Additional Changes to Proposed AD Paragraph (f)(1) of the proposed AD stated that no further action would be required for airplanes with LPSOV part number FRH010041. However, the requirements of paragraph (g) remain in effect for all airplanes. We have changed paragraph (f)(1) in this final rule to refer only to the requirements of paragraph (f) for those airplanes. We have revised the applicability of the proposed AD to identify model designations as published in the most recent type certificate data sheet for the affected models. We have revised this action to clarify the appropriate procedure for notifying the principal inspector before using any approved AMOC on any airplane to which the AMOC applies. Conclusion We have carefully reviewed the available data, including the comments received, and determined that air safety and the public interest require adopting the AD with the changes described previously. We have determined that these changes will neither increase the economic burden on any operator nor increase the scope of the AD. Costs of Compliance The following table provides the estimated costs for U.S. operators to comply with this AD. ESTIMATED COSTS Action Work hours Inspection ............................................................................. Currently, there are no U.S.-registered Model A340–200 or –300 series airplanes; however, if any are imported and placed on the U.S. Register in the future, the estimated costs in the above table would apply. rmajette on PROD1PC67 with RULES 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 VerDate Aug<31>2005 14:40 Jan 23, 2006 Jkt 208001 Average labor rate per hour 1 $65 No parts the States, on the relationship between the national government and the States, or on the distribution of power and responsibilities among the various levels of government. For the reasons discussed above, I certify that this AD: (1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory action’’ under Executive Order 12866; (2) Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under 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 PO 00000 Frm 00006 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 Cost per airplane Parts Number of U.S.-registered airplanes $65 15 Fleet cost $975 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 2006–02–09 Airbus: Amendment 39–14461. Docket No. FAA–2004–18565; Directorate Identifier 2003–NM–168–AD. Effective Date (a) This AD becomes effective February 28, 2006. Affected ADs (b) None. Applicability (c) This AD applies to all Airbus Model A330–201, –202, –203, –223, –243, –301, –321, –322, –323, –341, –342, and –343 airplanes; and Model A340–211, –212, –213, –311, –312, and –313 airplanes; certificated in any category. Unsafe Condition (d) This AD results from a report of damage to the pedestal of the low-pressure shut-off valve (LPSOV). We are issuing this AD to ensure that, in the event of an engine fire, the LPSOV actuator functions properly to delay or block the fuel flow to the engine and prevent an uncontrollable fire. E:\FR\FM\24JAR1.SGM 24JAR1 Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 15 / Tuesday, January 24, 2006 / Rules and Regulations 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. Part Number Identification (f) At the applicable time specified in Table 1 of this AD, identify the part number (P/N) of the LPSOV actuator. A review of airplane maintenance records is acceptable in lieu of 3759 this inspection if the P/N is conclusively determined from that review. TABLE 1.—COMPLIANCE TIMES For model— Do the actions specified in paragraph (f) of this AD at the earlier of the following times: A330–201, –202, –203, –223, –243, –301, –321, –322, –323, –341, –342, and –343 airplanes. A340–211, –212, –213, –311, –312, and –313 airplanes ....................... Within 16,000 flight hours after the effective date of this AD; or Within 53 months after the effective date of this AD. Within 12,000 flight hours after the effective date of this AD; or Within 39 months after the effective date of this AD. (1) For P/N FRH010041: No further action is required by this paragraph. (2) For P/N HTE190021 or HTE190026: Before further flight, do a detailed inspection for damage to the LPSOV pedestal, and measure the distance between the face of the mounting flange and the top of the locating pin (dowel). Do the actions in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A330–28–3083 or A340–28–4098, both dated March 25, 2003, as applicable. Do all related investigative and corrective actions before further flight in accordance with the service bulletin, as applicable. 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.’’ Note 2: Airbus Service Bulletins A330–28– 3083 and A340–28–4098 refer to FR–HiTEMP Service Bulletin HTE190021–28–2, dated March 17, 2003, as an additional source of service information for measuring the flangeto-pin distance. Parts Installation rmajette on PROD1PC67 with RULES (g) As of the effective date of this AD: No person may install an actuator P/N HTE190021 or HTE190026 on any airplane unless the actuator has been measured, and all applicable related investigative and corrective actions have been done, in accordance with the requirements of paragraph (f)(2) of this AD. 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 using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. (2) Before using any AMOC approved in accordance with 14 CFR 39.19 on any airplane to which the AMOC applies, notify the appropriate principal inspector in the FAA Flight Standards Certificate Holding District Office. VerDate Aug<31>2005 14:40 Jan 23, 2006 Jkt 208001 Related Information (i) French airworthiness directives 2003– 359(B), dated October 1, 2003, and F–2003– 360 R1, dated May 26, 2004, also address the subject of this AD. Material Incorporated by Reference (j) You must use Airbus Service Bulletin A330–28–3083, dated March 25, 2003; or Airbus Service Bulletin A340–28–4098, dated March 25, 2003; as applicable, 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 these documents 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/federalregister/cfr/ibr-locations.html. Issued in Renton, Washington, on January 9, 2006. Ali Bahrami, Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 06–559 Filed 1–23–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 71 [Docket No. FAA–2005–22856; Airspace Docket No. 05–AAL–36] Establishment of Class E Airspace; Toksook Bay, AK Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Final rule. AGENCY: SUMMARY: This action creates Class E airspace at Toksook Bay, AK to provide PO 00000 Frm 00007 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 adequate controlled airspace to contain aircraft executing a new Standard Instrument Approach Procedure (SIAP) at the airport. This rule results in new Class E airspace upward from 700 ft. and 1,200 ft. above the surface at the Toksook Bay Airport, Toksook Bay AK. EFFECTIVE DATE: 0901 UTC, April 13, 2006. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Gary Rolf, AAL–538G, Federal Aviation Administration, 222 West 7th Avenue, Box 14, Anchorage, AK 99513–7587; telephone number (907) 271–5898; fax: (907) 271–2850; e-mail: gary.ctr.rolf@faa.gov. Internet address: https://www.alaska.faa.gov/at. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: History On Thursday, November 17, 2005, the FAA proposed to amend part 71 of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR part 71) to modify Class E airspace upward from 700 ft. and 1,200 ft. above the surface at Toksook Bay, AK (70 FR 69709). The action was proposed in order to create Class E airspace sufficient in size to contain aircraft while executing one new SIAP for the Toksook Bay Airport. The new approach is the Area Navigation (Global Positioning System) (RNAV (GPS)) Runway (RWY) 34, original. Class E controlled airspace extending upward from 700 ft. and 1,200 ft. above the surface in the Toksook Bay Airport area is created by this action. Airspace more than 12 Nautical Miles (NM) from the shoreline will be excluded from this action. That controlled airspace outside 12 NM from the shoreline within 35 NM of the geographic point located at 60°21′17″ North latitude, 165°04′01″ West longitude will be created in coordination with HQ FAA ATA–400 by modifying existing Offshore Airspace Areas in accordance with FAA Order 7400.2. That NPRM is currently published as Docket # FAA–2005– 22024, 05–AAL–38. The NPRM originally listed the airfield coordinates E:\FR\FM\24JAR1.SGM 24JAR1

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[Federal Register Volume 71, Number 15 (Tuesday, January 24, 2006)]
[Rules and Regulations]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2004-18565; Directorate Identifier 2003-NM-168-AD;
Amendment 39-14461; AD 2006-02-09]
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: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all
Airbus Model Airbus Model A330-200, A330-300, A340-200, and A340-300
series airplanes. This AD requires inspecting for damage to certain
actuators of the low-pressure shut-off valve (LPSOV), and related
investigative and corrective actions if necessary. This AD results from
a report of damage to the LPSOV pedestal. We are issuing this AD to
ensure that, in the event of an engine fire, the LPSOV actuator
functions properly to delay or block the fuel flow to the engine and
prevent an uncontrollable fire.

DATES: This AD becomes effective February 28, 2006.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of certain publications listed in the AD as of February 28,
2006.

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 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:

Examining the Docket

You may examine the airworthiness directive (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.

Discussion

The FAA issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14
CFR part 39 to include an AD that would apply to all Airbus Model A330,
A340-200, and A340-300 series airplanes; and A340-541 and -642
airplanes. That NPRM was published in the Federal Register on July 8,
2004 (69 FR 41211). That NPRM proposed to require inspecting for damage
to certain actuators of the low-pressure shut-off valve (LPSOV), and
related investigative and corrective actions if necessary.

Comments

We provided the public the opportunity to participate in the
development of this AD. We have considered the comments received.

Requests To Limit Applicability

One commenter, on behalf of Airbus, requests that we revise the
proposed applicability to match that of the French airworthiness
directive, which is limited to airplanes equipped with certain LPSOV
part numbers (P/Ns). The commenter adds that Model A330-301 airplanes
(among others) receive Airbus Modification 48225/48223 in production,
and Model A340-541 and -642 airplanes receive Airbus Modification 48552
in production. These modifications involve installing actuator P/N
FRH010041.
We infer that the commenter would like us to remove Model A330-301,
A340-541, and A340-642 airplanes from the applicability of the proposed
AD. Since we issued the proposed AD, French airworthiness directive F-
2003-360 R1, dated May 26, 2004, was issued to limit the applicability
to A340-200 and -300 series airplanes. We have revised this final rule
accordingly. There has been no corresponding revision to French
airworthiness directive F-2003-359 to exclude Model A330-301 airplanes.
Another commenter, a Model A330 operator, also requests that we
limit the applicability. The commenter reports the following: This
operator's entire A330 fleet was delivered with P/N FRH010041 actuators
installed, its first A330 was delivered July 2003, and no P/N HTE190021
or P/N HTE190026 actuators have been purchased. Airbus Service
Bulletins A330-28-3083 and A340-28-4098, both dated March 25, 2003,
limit their effectivity to airplanes delivered up to May 2003, but the
proposed AD would not so limit the applicability. The commenter
requests that we revise the applicability of the proposed AD to match
that of the service bulletins.
As stated in the preamble to the proposed AD, ``the French
airworthiness directives specify that Model A330 and A340 series
airplanes are affected if they are equipped with LPSOV actuators having
certain part numbers.'' The Airbus service bulletins, which are
mandated by the French airworthiness directives, specify that operators
first identify the part numbers of the actuators. This AD therefore
applies to all Model A330 and A340 series airplanes and requires part
number identification. Because the part is interchangeable, this AD
further ensures that affected LPSOVs are not installed in the future,
as required by paragraph (g) of this AD. However, we agree to revise
paragraph (f) of this final rule to also allow an airplane records
review to determine the part number of the actuator.

Request To Allow Additional Service Information

The proposed AD would require operators to inspect certain LPSOV
actuators, and would prohibit installation of affected actuators on or
after the effective date of the AD. One commenter, on behalf of an
operator of Model A330 airplanes, notes that Task 28-00-00-200-80 of
the A330 Aircraft Maintenance Manual (AMM), task 28-00-00-200-801,
revised July 1, 2004, provides new installation procedures for
measuring the dowel in each LPSOV location. According to the commenter,
the AMM should provide sufficient instructions to meet the parts
installation requirement (paragraph (g) of the proposed AD); however,
as written, paragraph (g) would prohibit installing an affected
actuator unless it has been measured specifically in accordance with
Airbus Service Bulletin A330-28-3083. The commenter requests that we
revise paragraph (g) to also consider the AMM task acceptable for
measuring the dowel during installation of the actuator. The commenter
asserts that this change will also prevent the inadvertent installation
of an actuator that had not been measured, since actuators that have

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been inspected in accordance with Airbus Service Bulletin A330-28-3083
are not so marked or identified. The commenter also requests that we
allow actuators previously installed in accordance with the AMM after
the revision date that added the new measurement task be given credit
for the requirements of paragraph (f) of the proposed AD.
The Accomplishment Instructions in the referenced service bulletins
refer to the appropriate AMM sections as additional sources of service
information. It is not necessary to cite the specific AMM references in
this AD. Furthermore, the service bulletin does not refer to a specific
revision level of the AMM. Compliance with any revision of the AMM is
acceptable for compliance with the requirements of this AD, as long as
the required actions (such as measurement) were done. Paragraph (e) of
this AD allows for compliance when the required actions have already
been done. We have not changed the final rule regarding these
references.

Additional Changes to Proposed AD

Paragraph (f)(1) of the proposed AD stated that no further action
would be required for airplanes with LPSOV part number FRH010041.
However, the requirements of paragraph (g) remain in effect for all
airplanes. We have changed paragraph (f)(1) in this final rule to refer
only to the requirements of paragraph (f) for those airplanes.
We have revised the applicability of the proposed AD to identify
model designations as published in the most recent type certificate
data sheet for the affected models.
We have revised this action to clarify the appropriate procedure
for notifying the principal inspector before using any approved AMOC on
any airplane to which the AMOC applies.

Conclusion

We have carefully reviewed the available data, including the
comments received, and determined that air safety and the public
interest require adopting the AD with the changes described previously.
We have determined that these changes will neither increase the
economic burden on any operator nor increase the scope of the AD.

Costs of Compliance

The following table provides the estimated costs for U.S. operators
to comply with this AD.

Estimated Costs
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Number of
Average Cost per U.S.-
Action Work hours labor rate Parts airplane registered Fleet cost
per hour airplanes
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Inspection..................... 1 $65 No parts...... $65 15 $975
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Currently, there are no U.S.-registered Model A340-200 or -300
series airplanes; however, if any are imported and placed on the U.S.
Register in the future, the estimated costs in the above table would
apply.

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 this AD:
(1) Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive
Order 12866;
(2) Is not a ``significant rule'' under 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):

2006-02-09 Airbus: Amendment 39-14461. Docket No. FAA-2004-18565;
Directorate Identifier 2003-NM-168-AD.

Effective Date

(a) This AD becomes effective February 28, 2006.

Affected ADs

(b) None.

Applicability

(c) This AD applies to all Airbus Model A330-201, -202, -203, -
223, -243, -301, -321, -322, -323, -341, -342, and -343 airplanes;
and Model A340-211, -212, -213, -311, -312, and -313 airplanes;
certificated in any category.

Unsafe Condition

(d) This AD results from a report of damage to the pedestal of
the low-pressure shut-off valve (LPSOV). We are issuing this AD to
ensure that, in the event of an engine fire, the LPSOV actuator
functions properly to delay or block the fuel flow to the engine and
prevent an uncontrollable fire.

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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.

Part Number Identification

(f) At the applicable time specified in Table 1 of this AD,
identify the part number (P/N) of the LPSOV actuator. A review of
airplane maintenance records is acceptable in lieu of this
inspection if the P/N is conclusively determined from that review.

Table 1.--Compliance Times
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Do the actions specified in
For model-- paragraph (f) of this AD at the
earlier of the following times:
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A330-201, -202, -203, -223, -243, -301, Within 16,000 flight hours
-321, -322, -323, -341, -342, and -343 after the effective date of
airplanes. this AD; or Within 53 months
after the effective date of
this AD.
A340-211, -212, -213, -311, -312, and - Within 12,000 flight hours
313 airplanes. after the effective date of
this AD; or Within 39 months
after the effective date of
this AD.
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(1) For P/N FRH010041: No further action is required by this
paragraph.
(2) For P/N HTE190021 or HTE190026: Before further flight, do a
detailed inspection for damage to the LPSOV pedestal, and measure
the distance between the face of the mounting flange and the top of
the locating pin (dowel). Do the actions in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A330-28-3083
or A340-28-4098, both dated March 25, 2003, as applicable. Do all
related investigative and corrective actions before further flight
in accordance with the service bulletin, as applicable.

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.''

Note 2: Airbus Service Bulletins A330-28-3083 and A340-28-4098
refer to FR-HiTEMP Service Bulletin HTE190021-28-2, dated March 17,
2003, as an additional source of service information for measuring
the flange-to-pin distance.

Parts Installation

(g) As of the effective date of this AD: No person may install
an actuator P/N HTE190021 or HTE190026 on any airplane unless the
actuator has been measured, and all applicable related investigative
and corrective actions have been done, in accordance with the
requirements of paragraph (f)(2) of this AD.

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 using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19.
(2) Before using any AMOC approved in accordance with 14 CFR
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 directives 2003-359(B), dated October
1, 2003, and F-2003-360 R1, dated May 26, 2004, also address the
subject of this AD.

Material Incorporated by Reference

(j) You must use Airbus Service Bulletin A330-28-3083, dated
March 25, 2003; or Airbus Service Bulletin A340-28-4098, dated March
25, 2003; as applicable, 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 these
documents 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 January 9, 2006.
Ali Bahrami,
Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
[FR Doc. 06-559 Filed 1-23-06; 8:45 am]
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