Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A300 B4 Series Airplanes; Model A300 B4-600 Series Airplanes; Model A300 C4-605R Variant F Airplanes; Model A310-200 Series Airplanes; and Model A310-300 Series Airplanes, 32815-32818 [06-5122]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 109 / Wednesday, June 7, 2006 / Rules and Regulations Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs) FAA Flight Standards Certificate Holding District Office. (j)(1) The Manager, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), 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 14 CFR 39.19 on any airplane to which the AMOC applies, notify the appropriate principal inspector in the Material Incorporated by Reference (k) You must use the applicable service information in Table 3 of this AD 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 Boeing Commercial Airplanes, P.O. Box 3707, 32815 Seattle, Washington 98124–2207, 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. TABLE 3.—MATERIAL INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE Service information (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) Boeing Boeing Boeing Boeing Boeing Boeing Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 737–25–1438 ......................................................................... Service Bulletin 737–25–1439 ..................................................................................................... Special Attention Service Bulletin 747–25–3264 ......................................................................... Service Bulletin 747–25–3275 ..................................................................................................... Special Attention Service Bulletin 757–25–0238 ......................................................................... Special Attention Service Bulletin 767–25–0297 ......................................................................... Special Attention Service Bulletin 777–25–0180 ......................................................................... Issued in Renton, Washington, on May 30, 2006. Jeffrey E. Duven, Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 06–5120 Filed 6–6–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA–2006–24200; Directorate Identifier 2006–NM–012–AD; Amendment 39–14630; AD 2006–12–05] RIN 2120–AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A300 B4 Series Airplanes; Model A300 B4–600 Series Airplanes; Model A300 C4–605R Variant F Airplanes; Model A310–200 Series Airplanes; and Model A310–300 Series Airplanes Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of Transportation (DOT). ACTION: Final rule. AGENCY: sroberts on PROD1PC70 with RULES Revision level SUMMARY: The FAA is superseding an existing airworthiness directive (AD), which applies to certain Airbus Model A300 B4–600 and A300 C4–600 series airplanes. That AD currently requires a one-time inspection to detect damage of the pump diffuser guide slots (bayonet) of the center tank fuel pumps, the pump diffuser housings, and the pump canisters; repetitive inspections to detect damage of the fuel pumps and the fuel pump canisters; and corrective action, if necessary. This new AD adds, VerDate Aug<31>2005 19:09 Jun 06, 2006 Jkt 208001 for new airplanes, repetitive inspections of the pump bodies for cracking, damage, and missing and broken fasteners; repetitive inspections of the fuel pump canisters for a cracked flange web; and corrective actions if necessary. For all airplanes, this new AD also adds replacement of the fuel pump canisters with new reinforced fuel pump canisters, which ends the repetitive inspections. This AD results from fuel system reviews conducted by the manufacturer. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct damage of the center tank fuel pumps and fuel pump canisters, which could result in separation of a pump from its electrical motor housing, loss of flame trap capability, and a possible fuel ignition source in the center fuel tank. DATES: This AD becomes effective July 12, 2006. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of certain publications listed in the AD as of July 12, 2006. On May 19, 2004 (69 FR 19756, April 14, 2004), the Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of Airbus All Operators Telex A300–600–28A6075, dated February 20, 2003. 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. PO 00000 Frm 00013 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 1 3 1 1 2 1 1 Date November 11, November 11, November 11, April 4, 2002. November 11, November 11, November 11, 2004. 2004. 2004. 2004. 2004. 2004. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Thomas Stafford, Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, ANM–116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington 98055–4056; telephone (425) 227–1622; 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 supersedes AD 2004–08–03, amendment 39–13572 (69 FR 19756, April 14, 2004). The existing AD applies to certain Airbus Model A300 B4–600 and A300 C4–600 series airplanes. That NPRM was published in the Federal Register on March 27, 2006 (71 FR 15079). That NPRM proposed to require a one-time inspection to detect damage of the pump diffuser guide slots (bayonet) of the center tank fuel pumps, the pump diffuser housings, and the pump canisters; repetitive inspections to detect damage of the fuel pumps and the fuel pump canisters; and corrective action, if necessary. That NPRM proposed to add, for new airplanes, repetitive inspections of the pump E:\FR\FM\07JNR1.SGM 07JNR1 32816 Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 109 / Wednesday, June 7, 2006 / Rules and Regulations bodies for cracking, damage, and missing and broken fasteners; repetitive inspections of the fuel pump canisters for a cracked flange web; and corrective actions if necessary. For all airplanes, that NPRM also proposed to add replacement of the fuel pump canisters with new reinforced fuel pump canisters, which ends the repetitive inspections. Comments We provided the public the opportunity to participate in the development of this AD. No comments have been received on the NPRM or on the determination of the cost to the public. Conclusion We have carefully reviewed the available data and determined that air safety and the public interest require adopting the AD as proposed. Costs of Compliance This AD will affect about 74 airplanes of U.S. registry. The following table provides the estimated costs, at an average labor rate of $80 per hour, for U.S. operators to comply with this AD. ESTIMATED COSTS Action A300 B4–600 series airplanes and Model A300 C4–605R Variant F airplanes. Detailed inspection (required by AD 2004– 08–03). 2 None $160 ............................ 2 $320. 5 None $400, per inspection cycle. 2 $800, per inspection cycle. 7 $70 $630 ............................ 2 1,260. A300 B4 series airplanes. Eddy current inspection (required by AD 2004–08–03). Replacements (new action). Repetitive inspection (new action). Replacements (new action). Repetitive inspection (new action). Replacements (new action). 2 None 16 10 $80 $160, per inspection cycle. $880 ............................ 2 None 56 10 $50 $160, per inspection cycle. $850 ............................ A310–200 and –300 series airplanes. Work hours 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. sroberts on PROD1PC70 with RULES 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, VerDate Aug<31>2005 19:09 Jun 06, 2006 Jkt 208001 Parts Number U.S.-registered airplanes Airbus Model— Cost per airplane 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 00014 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 16 56 Fleet cost $2,560, per inspection cycle. $14,080. $8,960, per inspection cycle. $47,600. 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 removing amendment 39–13572 (69 FR 19756, April 14, 2004) and by adding the following new airworthiness directive (AD): I 2006–12–05 Airbus: Amendment 39–14630. Docket No. FAA–2006–24200; Directorate Identifier 2006–NM–012–AD. Effective Date (a) This AD becomes effective July 12, 2006. Affected ADs (b) This AD supersedes AD 2004–08–03. Applicability (c) This AD applies to the Airbus airplanes identified in paragraphs (c)(1) and (c)(2) of this AD, certificated in any category. (1) Model A300 B4–601, B4–603, B4–620, and B4–622 airplanes; and Model A300 C4– 605R Variant F airplanes; except those airplanes equipped with a fuel trim tank system (that have incorporated Airbus Modification 4801). E:\FR\FM\07JNR1.SGM 07JNR1 Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 109 / Wednesday, June 7, 2006 / Rules and Regulations (2) All Model A300 B4–2C, B4–103, and B4–203 airplanes; Model A310–203, –204, –221, and –222 airplanes; and Model A310– 304, –322, –324, and –325 airplanes. Unsafe Condition (d) This AD results from fuel system reviews conducted by the manufacturer. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct damage of the center tank fuel pumps and fuel pump canisters, which could result in separation of a pump from its electrical motor housing, loss of flame trap capability, and a possible fuel ignition source in the center fuel tank. 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. Restatement of Requirements of AD 2004– 08–03 sroberts on PROD1PC70 with RULES Detailed Inspections (f) For Model A300 B4–601, B4–603, B4– 620, and B4–622 airplanes and Model A300 C4–605R Variant F airplanes: Within 15 days after May 19, 2004 (the effective date of AD 2004–08–03) (unless accomplished previously), perform detailed inspections as specified in paragraphs (f)(1) and (f)(2) of this AD, in accordance with paragraph 4.2 of Airbus All Operators Telex (AOT) A300– 600–28A6075, dated February 20, 2003; or Revision 01, dated October 24, 2005. Note 1: For the purposes of this AD, a detailed inspection is: ‘‘An intensive examination of a specific item, installation, or assembly to detect damage, failure, or irregularity. Available lighting is normally supplemented with a direct source of good lighting at an intensity deemed appropriate. Inspection aids such as mirror, magnifying lenses, etc., may be necessary. Surface cleaning and elaborate procedures may be required.’’ (1) Inspect the lower part of the pump diffuser guide slots (bayonet) of the center tank fuel pumps and the bottom of the pump diffuser housings to detect cracks, fretting, and other damage. Replace any damaged pump and the corresponding fuel pump canister with new parts before further flight in accordance with the AOT. (2) Inspect the center tank fuel pump canisters to detect cracks. Replace any cracked fuel pump canister and the corresponding fuel pump with new parts before further flight in accordance with the AOT. Repetitive Inspections With New Repetitive Intervals (g) For Model A300 B4–601, B4–603, B4– 620, and B4–622 airplanes and Model A300 C4–605R Variant F airplanes: Within 600 flight hours after May 19, 2004, perform a detailed inspection of the fuel pumps, and an eddy current inspection of the fuel pump canisters, to detect damage. Do the inspections in accordance with paragraph 4.3 of Airbus AOT A300–600–28A6075, dated February 20, 2003; or Revision 01, dated October 24, 2005. Replace any damaged part with a new part before further flight in VerDate Aug<31>2005 19:09 Jun 06, 2006 Jkt 208001 accordance with the AOT. Repeat the inspections at intervals not to exceed 3,000 flight cycles. (h) For Model A300 B4–601, B4–603, B4– 620, and B4–622 airplanes and Model A300 C4–605R Variant F airplanes: Within 7,000 flight cycles after canister replacement as specified in paragraph (g) of this AD, perform an eddy current inspection of the fuel pump canisters to detect damage in accordance with Airbus AOT A300–600–28A6075, dated February 20, 2003; or Revision 01, dated October 24, 2005. Replace any damaged part with a new part before further flight in accordance with the AOT. Thereafter repeat the inspection at intervals not to exceed 3,000 flight cycles. Note 2: Airbus AOT A300–600–28A6075 refers to Airbus Alert Service Bulletin A300– 28A6061, Revision 04, dated August 1, 2002, as an additional source of service information for accomplishment of the eddy current inspection required by paragraphs (g) and (h) of this AD. Reporting Requirement (i) For Model A300 B4–601, B4–603, B4– 620, and B4–622 airplanes and Model A300 C4–605R Variant F airplanes: At the applicable time specified in paragraph (i)(1) or (i)(2) of this AD, submit a report of findings (both positive and negative) of each inspection required by this AD, in accordance with Airbus AOT A300–600– 28A6075, dated February 20, 2003. Information collection requirements contained in this AD have been approved by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1980 (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.) and have been assigned OMB Control Number 2120–0056. (1) For any inspection accomplished after May 19, 2004: Submit the report within 10 days after performing that inspection. (2) For any inspection accomplished before May 19, 2004: Submit the report within 10 days after May 19, 2004. Requirements of This AD Repetitive Inspections for New Airplanes (j) For Model A300 B4–2C, B4–103, and B4–203 airplanes; Model A310–203, –204, –221, and –222 airplanes; and Model A310– 304, –322, –324, and –325 airplanes: At the applicable compliance time specified in paragraphs (j)(1) and (j)(2) of this AD, do a detailed inspection of the pump bodies for cracking, damage, and missing and broken fasteners; and do a high frequency eddy current (HFEC) inspection of the fuel pump canisters for a cracked flange web, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A300– 28–0084, excluding Appendix 01, dated June 28, 2005 (for Model A300 B4–2C, B4–103, and B4–203 airplanes); or Airbus Service Bulletin A310–28–2159, excluding Appendix 01, dated June 28, 2005 (for Model A310– 203, –204, –221, and –222 airplanes and Model A310–304, –322, –324, and –325 airplanes), as applicable. If any crack or damage to the pump bodies is found or any missing or broken fastener is found, before further flight, replace the fuel pump with a PO 00000 Frm 00015 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 32817 new fuel pump in accordance with the applicable service bulletin. Repeat the detailed inspection of the pump bodies thereafter at intervals not to exceed 3,000 flight cycles. If no cracked flange web is found, repeat the HFEC inspection of the fuel pump canisters thereafter at intervals not to exceed 3,000 flight cycles. Accomplishing the replacements specified in paragraph (1) of this AD terminates the repetitive detailed and HFEC inspections. (1) For Model A300 B4–2C, B4–103, and B4–203 airplanes: Inspect before the airplane has accumulated 19,600 total flight cycles, or within 1,000 flight cycles after the effective date of this AD, whichever is later. (2) For Model A310–203, –204, –221, and –222 airplanes and Model A310–304, –322, –324, and –325 airplanes: Inspect before the airplane has accumulated 27,000 total flight cycles, or within 1,000 flight cycles after the effective date of this AD, whichever is later. Corrective Action for Cracked Flange Web (k) For Model A300 B4–2C, B4–103, and B4–203; Model A310–203, –204, –221, and –222 airplanes; and Model A310–304, –322, –324, and –325 airplanes: If any flange web is found cracked during any HFEC inspection required by paragraph (j) of this AD, before further flight after the inspection, replace the fuel pump canister with a new fuel pump canister in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A300–28–0084, dated June 28, 2005; or Airbus Service Bulletin A310– 28–2159, dated June 28, 2005, as applicable. Repeat the HFEC inspection at the applicable compliance times specified in paragraph (k)(1) or (k)(2) of this AD, until the replacements specified in paragraph (l) of this AD are accomplished. (1) For Model A300 B4–2C, B4–103, and B4–203 airplanes: Inspect within 19,600 flight cycles after replacing the fuel pump canisters and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 3,000 flight cycles. (2) For Model A310–203, –204, –221, and –222 airplanes and Model A310–304, –322, –324, and –325 airplanes: Inspect within 27,000 flight cycles after replacing the fuel pump canisters and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 3,000 flight cycles. Terminating Action: Replacement of Fuel Pump Canisters (1) For all airplanes: Within 66 months after the effective date of this AD, replace the fuel pump canisters with new reinforced fuel pump canisters, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A300–28–0085, dated July 18, 2005 (for Model A300 B4–2C, B4–103, and B4–203 airplanes); Airbus Service Bulletin A300–28–6089, Revision 01, dated November 28, 2005 (for Model A300 B4–601, B4–603, B4–620, and B4–622 airplanes and Model A300 C4–605R Variant F airplanes); or Airbus Service Bulletin A310–28–2160, dated July 18, 2005 (for Model A310–203, –204, –221, and –222 airplanes and Model A310–304, –322, –324, and –325 airplanes), as applicable. Replacement of a fuel pump canister terminates the repetitive inspections required by paragraphs (f), (g), (h), (j) and (k), as applicable, for that fuel pump canister only. E:\FR\FM\07JNR1.SGM 07JNR1 32818 Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 109 / Wednesday, June 7, 2006 / Rules and Regulations Credit for Previous Service Bulletin (m) For Model A300 B4–601, B4–603, B4– 620, and B4–622 airplanes and Model A300 C4–605R Variant F airplanes: Actions done before the effective date of this AD in accordance with Airbus Service Bulletin A300–28–6089, dated July 18, 2005, are acceptable for compliance with the requirements of paragraph (l) of this AD. Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs) (n)(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 (o) French airworthiness directive F–2005– 199, dated December 7, 2005, also addresses the subject of this AD. Material Incorporated by Reference (p) You must use the Airbus service information identified in Table 1 of this AD to perform the actions that are required by this AD, as applicable, unless the AD specifies otherwise. TABLE 1.—MATERIAL INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE Airbus service information Revision level Date All Operators Telex A300–600–28A6075 ...................................................................................................... All Operators Telex A300–28A6075 .............................................................................................................. Service Bulletin A300–28–0084, excluding Appendix 01 .............................................................................. Service Bulletin A300–28–0085 .................................................................................................................... Service Bulletin A300–28–6089 .................................................................................................................... Service Bulletin A310–28–2159, excluding Appendix 01 .............................................................................. Service Bulletin A310–28–2160 .................................................................................................................... Original .......... 01 ................... Original .......... Original .......... 01 ................... Original .......... Original .......... February 20, 2003. October 24, 2005. June 28, 2005. July 18, 2005. November 28, 2005. June 28, 2005. July 18, 2005. (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of the Airbus service information identified in Table 2 of this AD in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. TABLE 2.—NEW MATERIAL INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE Revision level Date All Operators Telex A300–28A6075 .............................................................................................................. Service Bulletin A300–28–0084, excluding Appendix 01 .............................................................................. Service Bulletin A300–28–0085 .................................................................................................................... Service Bulletin A300–28–6089 .................................................................................................................... Service Bulletin A310–28–2159, excluding Appendix 01 .............................................................................. Service Bulletin A310–28–2160 .................................................................................................................... sroberts on PROD1PC70 with RULES Airbus service information 01 ................... Original .......... Original .......... 01 ................... Original .......... Original .......... October 24, 2005. June 28, 2005. July 18, 2005. November 28, 2005. June 28, 2005. July 18, 2005. (Only the first page of Airbus All Operators Telex A300–28A6075, Revision 01, dated October 24, 2005, contains the document number and issue date; no other page of this document contains this information.) (2) On May 19, 2004 (69 FR 19756, April 14, 2004), the Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of Airbus All Operators Telex A300–600– 28A6075, dated February 20, 2003. (3) 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 May 30, 2006. Jeffrey E. Duven, Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 06–5122 Filed 6–6–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA–2006–24950; Directorate Identifier 2006–NM–036–AD; Amendment 39–14627; AD 2006–12–03] RIN 2120–AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 747–100B, 747–200B, 747–200F, 747–300, 747–400, 747–400F, and 747SP Series Airplanes Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of Transportation (DOT). AGENCY: VerDate Aug<31>2005 19:09 Jun 06, 2006 Jkt 208001 PO 00000 Frm 00016 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 Final rule; request for comments. ACTION: SUMMARY: The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain 747–100B, 747–200B, 747–200F, 747– 300, 747–400, 747–400F, and 747SP series airplanes. This AD requires doing inspections of the midpivot bolt and midpivot bolt access door of the spring beam of the inboard side of the outboard struts for discrepancies, installing a placard on the midpivot bolt access door, and applicable corrective actions if necessary. This AD results from reports indicating that the midpivot bolt and midpivot bolt access door of the spring beam of the inboard side of the outboard struts were installed in the incorrect position. We are issuing this AD to ensure that the subject midpivot bolts and midpivot bolt access doors are installed in the correct position. If not installed in the correct position, a midpivot bolt could be overloaded and crack or fracture, which could result in the loss of the spring load path and consequent separation of the associated E:\FR\FM\07JNR1.SGM 07JNR1

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[Federal Register Volume 71, Number 109 (Wednesday, June 7, 2006)]
[Rules and Regulations]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2006-24200; Directorate Identifier 2006-NM-012-AD;
Amendment 39-14630; AD 2006-12-05]
RIN 2120-AA64

Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A300 B4 Series Airplanes;
Model A300 B4-600 Series Airplanes; Model A300 C4-605R Variant F
Airplanes; Model A310-200 Series Airplanes; and Model A310-300 Series
Airplanes

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

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: The FAA is superseding an existing airworthiness directive
(AD), which applies to certain Airbus Model A300 B4-600 and A300 C4-600
series airplanes. That AD currently requires a one-time inspection to
detect damage of the pump diffuser guide slots (bayonet) of the center
tank fuel pumps, the pump diffuser housings, and the pump canisters;
repetitive inspections to detect damage of the fuel pumps and the fuel
pump canisters; and corrective action, if necessary. This new AD adds,
for new airplanes, repetitive inspections of the pump bodies for
cracking, damage, and missing and broken fasteners; repetitive
inspections of the fuel pump canisters for a cracked flange web; and
corrective actions if necessary. For all airplanes, this new AD also
adds replacement of the fuel pump canisters with new reinforced fuel
pump canisters, which ends the repetitive inspections. This AD results
from fuel system reviews conducted by the manufacturer. We are issuing
this AD to detect and correct damage of the center tank fuel pumps and
fuel pump canisters, which could result in separation of a pump from
its electrical motor housing, loss of flame trap capability, and a
possible fuel ignition source in the center fuel tank.

DATES: This AD becomes effective July 12, 2006.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of certain publications listed in the AD as of July 12, 2006.
On May 19, 2004 (69 FR 19756, April 14, 2004), the Director of the
Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of Airbus All
Operators Telex A300-600-28A6075, dated February 20, 2003.

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: Thomas Stafford, Aerospace Engineer,
International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA,
1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington 98055-4056; telephone (425)
227-1622; 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 supersedes AD 2004-08-03, amendment
39-13572 (69 FR 19756, April 14, 2004). The existing AD applies to
certain Airbus Model A300 B4-600 and A300 C4-600 series airplanes. That
NPRM was published in the Federal Register on March 27, 2006 (71 FR
15079). That NPRM proposed to require a one-time inspection to detect
damage of the pump diffuser guide slots (bayonet) of the center tank
fuel pumps, the pump diffuser housings, and the pump canisters;
repetitive inspections to detect damage of the fuel pumps and the fuel
pump canisters; and corrective action, if necessary. That NPRM proposed
to add, for new airplanes, repetitive inspections of the pump

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bodies for cracking, damage, and missing and broken fasteners;
repetitive inspections of the fuel pump canisters for a cracked flange
web; and corrective actions if necessary. For all airplanes, that NPRM
also proposed to add replacement of the fuel pump canisters with new
reinforced fuel pump canisters, which ends the repetitive inspections.

Comments

We provided the public the opportunity to participate in the
development of this AD. No comments have been received on the NPRM or
on the determination of the cost to the public.

Conclusion

We have carefully reviewed the available data and determined that
air safety and the public interest require adopting the AD as proposed.

Costs of Compliance

This AD will affect about 74 airplanes of U.S. registry. The
following table provides the estimated costs, at an average labor rate
of $80 per hour, for U.S. operators to comply with this AD.

Estimated Costs
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Number U.S.-
Airbus Model-- Action Work hours Parts Cost per airplane registered Fleet cost
airplanes
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A300 B4-600 series airplanes and Detailed inspection 2 None $160................... 2 $320.
Model A300 C4-605R Variant F (required by AD 2004-08-
airplanes. 03).
Eddy current inspection 5 None $400, per inspection 2 $800, per inspection
(required by AD 2004-08- cycle. cycle.
03).
Replacements (new 7 $70 $630................... 2 1,260.
action).
A300 B4 series airplanes............. Repetitive inspection 2 None $160, per inspection 16 $2,560, per inspection
(new action). cycle. cycle.
Replacements (new 10 $80 $880................... 16 $14,080.
action).
A310-200 and -300 series airplanes... Repetitive inspection 2 None $160, per inspection 56 $8,960, per inspection
(new action). cycle. cycle.
Replacements (new 10 $50 $850................... 56 $47,600.
action).
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runAuthority 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

0
Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator,
the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows:

PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

0
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]

0
2. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) amends Sec. 39.13 by
removing amendment 39-13572 (69 FR 19756, April 14, 2004) and by adding
the following new airworthiness directive (AD):

2006-12-05 Airbus: Amendment 39-14630. Docket No. FAA-2006-24200;
Directorate Identifier 2006-NM-012-AD.

Effective Date

(a) This AD becomes effective July 12, 2006.

Affected ADs

(b) This AD supersedes AD 2004-08-03.

Applicability

(c) This AD applies to the Airbus airplanes identified in
paragraphs (c)(1) and (c)(2) of this AD, certificated in any
category.
(1) Model A300 B4-601, B4-603, B4-620, and B4-622 airplanes; and
Model A300 C4-605R Variant F airplanes; except those airplanes
equipped with a fuel trim tank system (that have incorporated Airbus
Modification 4801).

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(2) All Model A300 B4-2C, B4-103, and B4-203 airplanes; Model
A310-203, -204, -221, and -222 airplanes; and Model A310-304, -322,
-324, and -325 airplanes.

Unsafe Condition

(d) This AD results from fuel system reviews conducted by the
manufacturer. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct damage of
the center tank fuel pumps and fuel pump canisters, which could
result in separation of a pump from its electrical motor housing,
loss of flame trap capability, and a possible fuel ignition source
in the center fuel tank.

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.

Restatement of Requirements of AD 2004-08-03

Detailed Inspections

(f) For Model A300 B4-601, B4-603, B4-620, and B4-622 airplanes
and Model A300 C4-605R Variant F airplanes: Within 15 days after May
19, 2004 (the effective date of AD 2004-08-03) (unless accomplished
previously), perform detailed inspections as specified in paragraphs
(f)(1) and (f)(2) of this AD, in accordance with paragraph 4.2 of
Airbus All Operators Telex (AOT) A300-600-28A6075, dated February
20, 2003; or Revision 01, dated October 24, 2005.

Note 1: For the purposes of this AD, a detailed inspection is:
``An intensive examination of a specific item, installation, or
assembly to detect damage, failure, or irregularity. Available
lighting is normally supplemented with a direct source of good
lighting at an intensity deemed appropriate. Inspection aids such as
mirror, magnifying lenses, etc., may be necessary. Surface cleaning
and elaborate procedures may be required.''

(1) Inspect the lower part of the pump diffuser guide slots
(bayonet) of the center tank fuel pumps and the bottom of the pump
diffuser housings to detect cracks, fretting, and other damage.
Replace any damaged pump and the corresponding fuel pump canister
with new parts before further flight in accordance with the AOT.
(2) Inspect the center tank fuel pump canisters to detect
cracks. Replace any cracked fuel pump canister and the corresponding
fuel pump with new parts before further flight in accordance with
the AOT.

Repetitive Inspections With New Repetitive Intervals

(g) For Model A300 B4-601, B4-603, B4-620, and B4-622 airplanes
and Model A300 C4-605R Variant F airplanes: Within 600 flight hours
after May 19, 2004, perform a detailed inspection of the fuel pumps,
and an eddy current inspection of the fuel pump canisters, to detect
damage. Do the inspections in accordance with paragraph 4.3 of
Airbus AOT A300-600-28A6075, dated February 20, 2003; or Revision
01, dated October 24, 2005. Replace any damaged part with a new part
before further flight in accordance with the AOT. Repeat the
inspections at intervals not to exceed 3,000 flight cycles.
(h) For Model A300 B4-601, B4-603, B4-620, and B4-622 airplanes
and Model A300 C4-605R Variant F airplanes: Within 7,000 flight
cycles after canister replacement as specified in paragraph (g) of
this AD, perform an eddy current inspection of the fuel pump
canisters to detect damage in accordance with Airbus AOT A300-600-
28A6075, dated February 20, 2003; or Revision 01, dated October 24,
2005. Replace any damaged part with a new part before further flight
in accordance with the AOT. Thereafter repeat the inspection at
intervals not to exceed 3,000 flight cycles.

Note 2: Airbus AOT A300-600-28A6075 refers to Airbus Alert
Service Bulletin A300-28A6061, Revision 04, dated August 1, 2002, as
an additional source of service information for accomplishment of
the eddy current inspection required by paragraphs (g) and (h) of
this AD.

Reporting Requirement

(i) For Model A300 B4-601, B4-603, B4-620, and B4-622 airplanes
and Model A300 C4-605R Variant F airplanes: At the applicable time
specified in paragraph (i)(1) or (i)(2) of this AD, submit a report
of findings (both positive and negative) of each inspection required
by this AD, in accordance with Airbus AOT A300-600-28A6075, dated
February 20, 2003. Information collection requirements contained in
this AD have been approved by the Office of Management and Budget
(OMB) under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1980
(44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.) and have been assigned OMB Control Number
2120-0056.
(1) For any inspection accomplished after May 19, 2004: Submit
the report within 10 days after performing that inspection.
(2) For any inspection accomplished before May 19, 2004: Submit
the report within 10 days after May 19, 2004.

Requirements of This AD

Repetitive Inspections for New Airplanes

(j) For Model A300 B4-2C, B4-103, and B4-203 airplanes; Model
A310-203, -204, -221, and -222 airplanes; and Model A310-304, -322,
-324, and -325 airplanes: At the applicable compliance time
specified in paragraphs (j)(1) and (j)(2) of this AD, do a detailed
inspection of the pump bodies for cracking, damage, and missing and
broken fasteners; and do a high frequency eddy current (HFEC)
inspection of the fuel pump canisters for a cracked flange web, in
accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Service
Bulletin A300-28-0084, excluding Appendix 01, dated June 28, 2005
(for Model A300 B4-2C, B4-103, and B4-203 airplanes); or Airbus
Service Bulletin A310-28-2159, excluding Appendix 01, dated June 28,
2005 (for Model A310-203, -204, -221, and -222 airplanes and Model
A310-304, -322, -324, and -325 airplanes), as applicable. If any
crack or damage to the pump bodies is found or any missing or broken
fastener is found, before further flight, replace the fuel pump with
a new fuel pump in accordance with the applicable service bulletin.
Repeat the detailed inspection of the pump bodies thereafter at
intervals not to exceed 3,000 flight cycles. If no cracked flange
web is found, repeat the HFEC inspection of the fuel pump canisters
thereafter at intervals not to exceed 3,000 flight cycles.
Accomplishing the replacements specified in paragraph (1) of this AD
terminates the repetitive detailed and HFEC inspections.
(1) For Model A300 B4-2C, B4-103, and B4-203 airplanes: Inspect
before the airplane has accumulated 19,600 total flight cycles, or
within 1,000 flight cycles after the effective date of this AD,
whichever is later.
(2) For Model A310-203, -204, -221, and -222 airplanes and Model
A310-304, -322, -324, and -325 airplanes: Inspect before the
airplane has accumulated 27,000 total flight cycles, or within 1,000
flight cycles after the effective date of this AD, whichever is
later.

Corrective Action for Cracked Flange Web

(k) For Model A300 B4-2C, B4-103, and B4-203; Model A310-203, -
204, -221, and -222 airplanes; and Model A310-304, -322, -324, and -
325 airplanes: If any flange web is found cracked during any HFEC
inspection required by paragraph (j) of this AD, before further
flight after the inspection, replace the fuel pump canister with a
new fuel pump canister in accordance with the Accomplishment
Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A300-28-0084, dated June 28,
2005; or Airbus Service Bulletin A310-28-2159, dated June 28, 2005,
as applicable. Repeat the HFEC inspection at the applicable
compliance times specified in paragraph (k)(1) or (k)(2) of this AD,
until the replacements specified in paragraph (l) of this AD are
accomplished.
(1) For Model A300 B4-2C, B4-103, and B4-203 airplanes: Inspect
within 19,600 flight cycles after replacing the fuel pump canisters
and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 3,000 flight cycles.
(2) For Model A310-203, -204, -221, and -222 airplanes and Model
A310-304, -322, -324, and -325 airplanes: Inspect within 27,000
flight cycles after replacing the fuel pump canisters and thereafter
at intervals not to exceed 3,000 flight cycles.

Terminating Action: Replacement of Fuel Pump Canisters

(1) For all airplanes: Within 66 months after the effective date
of this AD, replace the fuel pump canisters with new reinforced fuel
pump canisters, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions
of Airbus Service Bulletin A300-28-0085, dated July 18, 2005 (for
Model A300 B4-2C, B4-103, and B4-203 airplanes); Airbus Service
Bulletin A300-28-6089, Revision 01, dated November 28, 2005 (for
Model A300 B4-601, B4-603, B4-620, and B4-622 airplanes and Model
A300 C4-605R Variant F airplanes); or Airbus Service Bulletin A310-
28-2160, dated July 18, 2005 (for Model A310-203, -204, -221, and -
222 airplanes and Model A310-304, -322, -324, and -325 airplanes),
as applicable. Replacement of a fuel pump canister terminates the
repetitive inspections required by paragraphs (f), (g), (h), (j) and
(k), as applicable, for that fuel pump canister only.

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Credit for Previous Service Bulletin

(m) For Model A300 B4-601, B4-603, B4-620, and B4-622 airplanes
and Model A300 C4-605R Variant F airplanes: Actions done before the
effective date of this AD in accordance with Airbus Service Bulletin
A300-28-6089, dated July 18, 2005, are acceptable for compliance
with the requirements of paragraph (l) of this AD.

Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)

(n)(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

(o) French airworthiness directive F-2005-199, dated December 7,
2005, also addresses the subject of this AD.

Material Incorporated by Reference

(p) You must use the Airbus service information identified in
Table 1 of this AD to perform the actions that are required by this
AD, as applicable, unless the AD specifies otherwise.

Table 1.--Material Incorporated by Reference
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Airbus service information Revision level Date
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
All Operators Telex A300-600-28A6075..... Original...................... February 20, 2003.
All Operators Telex A300-28A6075......... 01............................ October 24, 2005.
Service Bulletin A300-28-0084, excluding Original...................... June 28, 2005.
Appendix 01.
Service Bulletin A300-28-0085............ Original...................... July 18, 2005.
Service Bulletin A300-28-6089............ 01............................ November 28, 2005.
Service Bulletin A310-28-2159, excluding Original...................... June 28, 2005.
Appendix 01.
Service Bulletin A310-28-2160............ Original...................... July 18, 2005.
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(1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the
incorporation by reference of the Airbus service information
identified in Table 2 of this AD in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 552(a)
and 1 CFR part 51.

Table 2.--New Material Incorporated by Reference
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Airbus service information Revision level Date
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
All Operators Telex A300-28A6075......... 01............................ October 24, 2005.
Service Bulletin A300-28-0084, excluding Original...................... June 28, 2005.
Appendix 01.
Service Bulletin A300-28-0085............ Original...................... July 18, 2005.
Service Bulletin A300-28-6089............ 01............................ November 28, 2005.
Service Bulletin A310-28-2159, excluding Original...................... June 28, 2005.
Appendix 01.
Service Bulletin A310-28-2160............ Original...................... July 18, 2005.
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(Only the first page of Airbus All Operators Telex A300-28A6075,
Revision 01, dated October 24, 2005, contains the document number
and issue date; no other page of this document contains this
information.)

(2) On May 19, 2004 (69 FR 19756, April 14, 2004), the Director
of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of
Airbus All Operators Telex A300-600-28A6075, dated February 20,
2003.
(3) 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 May 30, 2006.
Jeffrey E. Duven,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
[FR Doc. 06-5122 Filed 6-6-06; 8:45 am]
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