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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
Accordingly, under the authority
delegated to me by the Administrator,
the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as
follows:
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1. The authority citation for part 39
continues to read as follows:
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Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
[Amended]
2. The Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA) amends § 39.13
by adding the following new
airworthiness directive (AD):
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2006–13–09 Boeing: Amendment 39–14662.
Docket No. FAA–2006–24121;
Directorate Identifier 2005–NM–248–AD.
Effective Date
(a) This AD becomes effective July 27,
2006.
Affected ADs
(b) None.
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(c) This AD applies to Boeing Model 747–
400 and 747–400D series airplanes,
certificated in any category; as identified in
Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin
747–25–3371, dated July 28, 2005; equipped
with center overhead stowage bins.
Unsafe Condition
Issued in Renton, WA, on June 14, 2006.
Kalene C. Yanamura,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 06–5549 Filed 6–21–06; 8:45 am]
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(d) This AD results from a manufacturer
analysis of the overhead storage bin support
structure that demonstrated that the
capability of certain existing tie rods does not
meet emergency landing load requirements.
We are issuing this AD to prevent
detachment of the center overhead stowage
bins during an extreme forward load event,
which could cause injury to passengers and
hinder evacuation emergency procedures.
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Compliance
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model
A330–200, A330–300, A340–200, and
A340–300 Series Airplanes; and Model
A340–541 and A340–642 Airplanes
(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.
Replace Tie Rods
(f) Within 60 months after the effective
date of this AD, replace specified tie rods of
the center overhead stowage bins with new,
improved tie rods that meet emergency
landing load requirements, in accordance
with the Accomplishment Instructions of
Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin
747–25–3371, dated July 28, 2005.
Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs)
(g)(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 § 39.19 on any airplane to
which the AMOC applies, notify the
appropriate principal inspector in the FAA
Flight Standards Certificate Holding District
Office.
Material Incorporated by Reference
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
DIRECTIVES
§ 39.13
Applicability
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(h) You must use Boeing Special Attention
Service Bulletin 747–25–3371, dated July 28,
2005, 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 Boeing Commercial Airplanes, P.O.
Box 3707, Seattle, WA 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.
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Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2006–24246; Directorate
Identifier 2005–NM–115–AD; Amendment
39–14661; AD 2006–13–08]
RIN 2120–AA64
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
SUMMARY: The FAA is adopting a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for all
Airbus Model A330–200, A330–300,
A340–200, and A340–300 series
airplanes; and Model A340–541 and
A340–642 airplanes. This AD requires
an inspection for anti-fretting material
contamination of the Halon filters and
plumbing parts of the flow metering
system (FMS) and flow metering
compact unit (FMCU) in the lower deck
cargo compartment (LDCC) and bulk
crew rest compartment (BCRC), as
applicable; other specified actions; and
corrective actions if necessary. This AD
results from a report that the FMS and
FMCU of the fire extinguishing system
may be blocked by anti-fretting material
contamination. We are issuing this AD
to prevent such anti-fretting material
contamination, which could reduce the
effectiveness of the fire extinguisher
system to discharge fire extinguishing
agents and to lower the concentration of
Halon gas in the LDCC or BCRC in a
timely manner. An ineffective fire
extinguisher system in the event of a fire
could result in an uncontrollable fire in
the LDCC or BCRC.
DATES: This AD becomes effective July
27, 2006.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of certain publications listed in the AD
as of July 27, 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,
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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,
Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA,
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 A330–200,
A330–300, A340–200, and A340–300
series airplanes; and Model A340–541
and A340–642 airplanes. That NPRM
was published in the Federal Register
on March 28, 2006 (71 FR 15354). That
NPRM proposed to require an
inspection for anti-fretting material
contamination of the Halon filters and
plumbing parts of the flow metering
system (FMS) and flow metering
compact unit (FMCU) in the lower deck
cargo compartment (LDCC) and bulk
crew rest compartment (BCRC), as
applicable; other specified actions; 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.
Request To Revise the Applicability
Airbus requests that Model A330–302
and –303 airplanes be included in the
applicability of paragraph (c)(2) of the
NPRM. Airbus states that those
airplanes are in the process of being
U.S. type certificated.
We agree. We have determined that
Model A330–302 and –303 airplanes are
subject to the identified unsafe
condition of this AD. Therefore, we
have revised the applicability of
paragraph (c)(2) and Table 2 and 3 of
this AD to include those airplanes to
ensure that the identified unsafe
condition is addressed if any of those
affected airplanes are imported and
placed on the U.S. Register in the future.
Request To Refer To Correct
Modification Number
Airbus requests that Airbus
modification ‘‘49316’’ specified in
paragraph (i)(1) of Table 4 of the NPRM
be changed to ‘‘49136.’’ Airbus states
Airbus modification 49316 addresses
the landing gear and hydraulic hoses,
which are not addressed by the NPRM,
whereas Airbus modification 49136
addresses the BCRC, which is addressed
by the NPRM.
We agree and have revised paragraph
(i)(1) of Table 4 of the AD accordingly.
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
Inspection and restoration.
Between 7 and 9 depending on airplane
configuration.
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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
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per hour
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Parts
$65
None
Cost per airplane
Between $455 and $585
depending on airplane
configuration.
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
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Fleet cost
Between $11,375 and
$14,625 depending on
airplane configuration.
(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:
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TABLE 1.—AFFECTED AIRPLANES
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
DIRECTIVES
1. The authority citation for part 39
continues to read as follows:
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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):
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2006–13–08 Airbus: Amendment 39–14661.
Docket No. FAA–2006–24246;
Directorate Identifier 2005–NM–115–AD.
Effective Date
(a) This AD becomes effective July 27,
2006.
Affected ADs
(b) None.
Applicability
(c) This AD applies to the airplanes in table
1 of this AD; certificated in any category.
(1) A330–201, –202, –203, –223, and –243
airplanes.
(2) A330–301, –302, –303, –321, –322,
–323, –341, –342, and –343 airplanes.
(3) A340–211, –212, and –213 airplanes.
(4) A340–311, –312, and –313 airplanes.
(5) A340–541 airplanes.
(6) A340–642 airplanes.
Unsafe Condition
(d) This AD results from a report that the
flow metering system (FMS) and the flow
metering compact unit (FMCU) of the fire
extinguishing system may be blocked by antifretting material contamination. We are
issuing this AD to prevent such anti-fretting
material contamination, which could reduce
the effectiveness of the fire extinguisher
system to discharge fire extinguishing agents
and to lower the concentration of Halon gas
in the lower deck cargo compartment (LDCC)
and bulk crew rest compartment (BCRC) in
a timely manner. An ineffective fire
extinguisher system in the event of a fire
could result in an uncontrollable fire in the
LDCC or BCRC.
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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.
Restoration
(f) After the effective date of this AD, after
any activation of the fire extinguishing
system, before further flight, restore the fire
extinguishing system in the LDCC and in the
BCRC, as applicable, in accordance with a
method approved by either the Manager,
International Branch, ANM–116, Transport
Airplane Directorate, FAA; or the Direction
´ ´
Generale de l’Aviation Civile (or its delegated
agent). The applicable airplane maintenance
manual (AMM) in table 2 of this AD is one
approved method, provided that the
following caution note is included in the
work instructions of that AMM:
‘‘CAUTION: APPLY A SMALL QUANTITY
OF THE CORRECT GREASE TO THE
MALE THREADS OF THE
CONNECTIONS. THIS WILL PREVENT
DAMAGE TO THE THREADS. MAKE
SURE THAT THE GREASE DOES NOT GO
INTO THE PIPES. GREASE IN THE PIPES
CAN CAUSE A MALFUNCTION OF THE
SYSTEM.’’
TABLE 2.—AMMS
Page
Block—
For Model—
(1) A330–201, –202, –203, –223, –243, –301, –302, –303, –321,
–322, –323, –341, –342, and –343 airplanes.
(2) A340–311, –312, and –313 airplanes .......................................
(3) A340–541 and –642 airplanes ...................................................
(4) A340–642 airplanes ...................................................................
(5) A340–211, –212, and –213 airplanes, and A340–311, –312,
and –313 airplanes.
(6) A340–541 and –642 airplanes ...................................................
Inspections of FMS in the LDCC
(g) For airplanes identified in paragraphs
(c)(1) through (c)(5) of this AD inclusive, on
which the date of issuance of the original
standard airworthiness certificate or the date
of issuance of the original export certificate
of airworthiness is before October 2, 2004:
Of—
201
Chapter 26–23–00 of Airbus A330 AMM (LDCC–FMS).
201
201
201
201
Chapter
Chapter
Chapter
Chapter
201
Chapter 26–23–00 of Airbus A340–500/–600 AMM (LDCC–FMS).
26–28–00
26–28–00
26–23–00
26–23–00
Except as provided by paragraph (j) of this
AD, within 2,400 flight hours after the
effective date of this AD, do a one-time
general visual inspection for anti-fretting
material contamination of the Halon filters
and plumbing parts of the FMS in the LDCC,
do applicable corrective actions if necessary;
of
of
of
of
Airbus
Airbus
Airbus
Airbus
A340 AMM (BCRC–FMS).
A340–500/–600 AMM (BCRC–FMS).
A340–600 AMM (LDCC–FMCU).
A340 AMM (LDCC–FMS).
and related investigative and other specified
actions; in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions of the
applicable service bulletin in Table 3 of this
AD. The applicable corrective and related
investigative and other specified actions
must be done before further flight.
TABLE 3.—SERVICE BULLETINS FOR INSPECTING FMS IN THE LDCC
Airbus Service Bulletin—
(1) A330–201, –202, –203, –223, –243, –301, –302, –303, –321, –322,
–323, –341, –342, and –343 airplanes.
(2) A340–211, –212, –213, –311, –312, and –313 airplanes ..................
(3) A340–541 airplanes ............................................................................
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For Model—
A330–26–3031, Revision 02, dated February 1, 2005.
Note 1: For the purposes of this AD, a
general visual inspection is: ‘‘A visual
examination of an interior or exterior area,
installation, or assembly to detect obvious
damage, failure, or irregularity. This level of
inspection is made from within touching
distance unless otherwise specified. A mirror
may be necessary to ensure visual access to
all surfaces in the inspection area. This level
of inspection is made under normally
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A340–26–4031, Revision 02, dated February 1, 2005.
A340–26–5007, dated January 31, 2005.
available lighting conditions such as
daylight, hangar lighting, flashlight, or
droplight and may require removal or
opening of access panels or doors. Stands,
ladders, or platforms may be required to gain
proximity to the area being checked.’’
Inspection of FMCU in LDCC
(h) For airplanes identified in paragraph
(c)(6) of this AD, on which the date of the
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original standard airworthiness certificate or
the date of issuance of the original export
certificate of airworthiness is before October
2, 2004: Except as provided by paragraph (j)
of this AD, within 2,400 flight hours after the
effective date of this AD, do a one-time
general visual inspection for anti-fretting
material contamination of the plumbing parts
of the FMCU in the LDCC, and do applicable
corrective and other specified actions. The
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actions must be done in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus
Service Bulletin A340–26–5008, dated
January 31, 2005. The applicable corrective
and other specified actions must be done
before further flight.
Inspection of the FMS in the BCRC
(i) For airplanes identified in Table 4 of
this AD, on which the date of the original
standard airworthiness certificate or the date
of issuance of the original export certificate
of airworthiness is before October 2, 2004:
Except as provided by paragraph (j) of this
AD, within 2,400 flight hours after the
effective date of this AD, do a one-time
general visual inspection for anti-fretting
material contamination of the Halon filters
and plumbing parts of the FMS in the BCRC,
do applicable corrective actions if necessary;
and related investigative and other specified
actions. The actions must be done in
accordance with the applicable service
bulletin in table 4 of this AD. The applicable
corrective and related investigative and other
specified actions must be done before further
flight.
TABLE 4.—SERVICE BULLETINS FOR INSPECTING FMS IN THE BCRC
For airplanes identified in—
On which—
Do the actions in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of—
(1) Paragraphs (c)(5) and (c)(6) of this AD ........
The BCRC was incorporated in production in
accordance with any Airbus modification
47198, 47884, 48895, 48710, 49136,
50107, 50900, or 51320.
The BCRC was incorporated in production in
accordance with Airbus modification 50901.
Airbus Service Bulletin A340–26–5009, dated
January 31, 2005.
(2) Paragraph (c)(4) of this AD ..........................
Compliance Time Extension for Paragraphs
(g), (h), and (i) of this AD
(j) The inspection required by paragraphs
(g), (h), and (i) of this AD may be done within
6,600 flight hours after the effective date of
this AD, provided that you can conclusively
determine from reviewing the airplane
maintenance records that the fire
extinguishing system has never been
activated before the effective date of this AD.
A log book entry is not acceptable for
determining if a fire extinguishing bottle has
been activated.
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.
Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs)
Related Information
(l) French airworthiness directives F–
2005–019 R1 (for Model A330–200 and
A330–300 series airplanes) and F–2005–020
R1 (for Model A340–200 and A340–300
series airplanes, and Model A340–541 and
A340–642 airplanes), both issued May 11,
2005, also address the subject of this AD.
(k)(1) The Manager, International Branch,
ANM–116, has the authority to approve
AMOCs for this AD, if requested in
Material Incorporated by Reference
(m) You must use the service information
specified in Table 5 of this AD to perform the
Airbus Service Bulletin A340–26–4035, dated
February 22, 2005.
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/code_of_federal_regulations/
ibr_locations.html.
TABLE 5.—MATERIAL INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE
Revision
level
Airbus Service Bulletin
A330–26–3031
A340–26–4031
A340–26–4035
A340–26–5007
A340–26–5008
A340–26–5009
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Date
02 ................
02 ................
Original ........
Original ........
Original ........
Original ........
February 1, 2005.
February 1, 2005.
February 22, 2005.
January 31, 2005.
January 31, 2005.
January 31, 2005.
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND
HUMAN SERVICES
§ 558.76, paragraphs (a), (b), and (d)(1)
are corrected to read as follows:
Food and Drug Administration
§ 558.76
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Ali Bahrami,
Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate,
Aircraft Certification Service.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2006-24246; Directorate Identifier 2005-NM-115-AD;
Amendment 39-14661; AD 2006-13-08]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A330-200, A330-300, A340-
200, and A340-300 Series Airplanes; and Model A340-541 and A340-642
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 A330-200, A330-300, A340-200, and A340-300 series
airplanes; and Model A340-541 and A340-642 airplanes. This AD requires
an inspection for anti-fretting material contamination of the Halon
filters and plumbing parts of the flow metering system (FMS) and flow
metering compact unit (FMCU) in the lower deck cargo compartment (LDCC)
and bulk crew rest compartment (BCRC), as applicable; other specified
actions; and corrective actions if necessary. This AD results from a
report that the FMS and FMCU of the fire extinguishing system may be
blocked by anti-fretting material contamination. We are issuing this AD
to prevent such anti-fretting material contamination, which could
reduce the effectiveness of the fire extinguisher system to discharge
fire extinguishing agents and to lower the concentration of Halon gas
in the LDCC or BCRC in a timely manner. An ineffective fire
extinguisher system in the event of a fire could result in an
uncontrollable fire in the LDCC or BCRC.
DATES: This AD becomes effective July 27, 2006.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of certain publications listed in the AD as of July 27, 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,
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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, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA,
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-
200, A330-300, A340-200, and A340-300 series airplanes; and Model A340-
541 and A340-642 airplanes. That NPRM was published in the Federal
Register on March 28, 2006 (71 FR 15354). That NPRM proposed to require
an inspection for anti-fretting material contamination of the Halon
filters and plumbing parts of the flow metering system (FMS) and flow
metering compact unit (FMCU) in the lower deck cargo compartment (LDCC)
and bulk crew rest compartment (BCRC), as applicable; other specified
actions; 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.
Request To Revise the Applicability
Airbus requests that Model A330-302 and -303 airplanes be included
in the applicability of paragraph (c)(2) of the NPRM. Airbus states
that those airplanes are in the process of being U.S. type
certificated.
We agree. We have determined that Model A330-302 and -303 airplanes
are subject to the identified unsafe condition of this AD. Therefore,
we have revised the applicability of paragraph (c)(2) and Table 2 and 3
of this AD to include those airplanes to ensure that the identified
unsafe condition is addressed if any of those affected airplanes are
imported and placed on the U.S. Register in the future.
Request To Refer To Correct Modification Number
Airbus requests that Airbus modification ``49316'' specified in
paragraph (i)(1) of Table 4 of the NPRM be changed to ``49136.'' Airbus
states Airbus modification 49316 addresses the landing gear and
hydraulic hoses, which are not addressed by the NPRM, whereas Airbus
modification 49136 addresses the BCRC, which is addressed by the NPRM.
We agree and have revised paragraph (i)(1) of Table 4 of the AD
accordingly.
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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Average Number of
labor U.S.-
Action Work hours rate per Parts Cost per airplane registered Fleet cost
hour airplanes
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Inspection and restoration............ Between 7 and 9 depending $65 None Between $455 and $585 25 Between $11,375 and
on airplane depending on airplane $14,625 depending on
configuration. configuration. airplane configuration.
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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
0
Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator,
the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows:
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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]
0
2. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) amends Sec. 39.13 by
adding the following new airworthiness directive (AD):
2006-13-08 Airbus: Amendment 39-14661. Docket No. FAA-2006-24246;
Directorate Identifier 2005-NM-115-AD.
Effective Date
(a) This AD becomes effective July 27, 2006.
Affected ADs
(b) None.
Applicability
(c) This AD applies to the airplanes in table 1 of this AD;
certificated in any category.
Table 1.--Affected Airplanes
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All Airbus Model--;
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(1) A330-201, -202, -203, -223, and -243 airplanes.
(2) A330-301, -302, -303, -321, -322, -323, -341, -342, and -343
airplanes.
(3) A340-211, -212, and -213 airplanes.
(4) A340-311, -312, and -313 airplanes.
(5) A340-541 airplanes.
(6) A340-642 airplanes.
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Unsafe Condition
(d) This AD results from a report that the flow metering system
(FMS) and the flow metering compact unit (FMCU) of the fire
extinguishing system may be blocked by anti-fretting material
contamination. We are issuing this AD to prevent such anti-fretting
material contamination, which could reduce the effectiveness of the
fire extinguisher system to discharge fire extinguishing agents and
to lower the concentration of Halon gas in the lower deck cargo
compartment (LDCC) and bulk crew rest compartment (BCRC) in a timely
manner. An ineffective fire extinguisher system in the event of a
fire could result in an uncontrollable fire in the LDCC or BCRC.
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.
Restoration
(f) After the effective date of this AD, after any activation of
the fire extinguishing system, before further flight, restore the
fire extinguishing system in the LDCC and in the BCRC, as
applicable, in accordance with a method approved by either the
Manager, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane
Directorate, FAA; or the Direction G[eacute]n[eacute]rale de
l'Aviation Civile (or its delegated agent). The applicable airplane
maintenance manual (AMM) in table 2 of this AD is one approved
method, provided that the following caution note is included in the
work instructions of that AMM:
``CAUTION: APPLY A SMALL QUANTITY OF THE CORRECT GREASE TO THE MALE
THREADS OF THE CONNECTIONS. THIS WILL PREVENT DAMAGE TO THE THREADS.
MAKE SURE THAT THE GREASE DOES NOT GO INTO THE PIPES. GREASE IN THE
PIPES CAN CAUSE A MALFUNCTION OF THE SYSTEM.''
Table 2.--AMMs
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Page
For Model-- Block-- Of--
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(1) A330-201, -202, -203, -223, - 201 Chapter 26-23-00 of Airbus
243, -301, -302, -303, -321, - A330 AMM (LDCC-FMS).
322, -323, -341, -342, and -343
airplanes.
(2) A340-311, -312, and -313 201 Chapter 26-28-00 of Airbus
airplanes. A340 AMM (BCRC-FMS).
(3) A340-541 and -642 airplanes... 201 Chapter 26-28-00 of Airbus
A340-500/-600 AMM (BCRC-
FMS).
(4) A340-642 airplanes............ 201 Chapter 26-23-00 of Airbus
A340-600 AMM (LDCC-FMCU).
(5) A340-211, -212, and -213 201 Chapter 26-23-00 of Airbus
airplanes, and A340-311, -312, A340 AMM (LDCC-FMS).
and -313 airplanes.
(6) A340-541 and -642 airplanes... 201 Chapter 26-23-00 of Airbus
A340-500/-600 AMM (LDCC-
FMS).
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Inspections of FMS in the LDCC
(g) For airplanes identified in paragraphs (c)(1) through (c)(5)
of this AD inclusive, on which the date of issuance of the original
standard airworthiness certificate or the date of issuance of the
original export certificate of airworthiness is before October 2,
2004: Except as provided by paragraph (j) of this AD, within 2,400
flight hours after the effective date of this AD, do a one-time
general visual inspection for anti-fretting material contamination
of the Halon filters and plumbing parts of the FMS in the LDCC, do
applicable corrective actions if necessary; and related
investigative and other specified actions; in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions of the applicable service bulletin in
Table 3 of this AD. The applicable corrective and related
investigative and other specified actions must be done before
further flight.
Table 3.--Service Bulletins for Inspecting FMS in the LDCC
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For Model-- Airbus Service Bulletin--
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(1) A330-201, -202, -203, -223, -243, - A330-26-3031, Revision 02,
301, -302, -303, -321, -322, -323, - dated February 1, 2005.
341, -342, and -343 airplanes.
(2) A340-211, -212, -213, -311, -312, A340-26-4031, Revision 02,
and -313 airplanes. dated February 1, 2005.
(3) A340-541 airplanes................. A340-26-5007, dated January 31,
2005.
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Note 1: For the purposes of this AD, a general visual inspection
is: ``A visual examination of an interior or exterior area,
installation, or assembly to detect obvious damage, failure, or
irregularity. This level of inspection is made from within touching
distance unless otherwise specified. A mirror may be necessary to
ensure visual access to all surfaces in the inspection area. This
level of inspection is made under normally available lighting
conditions such as daylight, hangar lighting, flashlight, or
droplight and may require removal or opening of access panels or
doors. Stands, ladders, or platforms may be required to gain
proximity to the area being checked.''
Inspection of FMCU in LDCC
(h) For airplanes identified in paragraph (c)(6) of this AD, on
which the date of the original standard airworthiness certificate or
the date of issuance of the original export certificate of
airworthiness is before October 2, 2004: Except as provided by
paragraph (j) of this AD, within 2,400 flight hours after the
effective date of this AD, do a one-time general visual inspection
for anti-fretting material contamination of the plumbing parts of
the FMCU in the LDCC, and do applicable corrective and other
specified actions. The
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actions must be done in accordance with the Accomplishment
Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A340-26-5008, dated January
31, 2005. The applicable corrective and other specified actions must
be done before further flight.
Inspection of the FMS in the BCRC
(i) For airplanes identified in Table 4 of this AD, on which the
date of the original standard airworthiness certificate or the date
of issuance of the original export certificate of airworthiness is
before October 2, 2004: Except as provided by paragraph (j) of this
AD, within 2,400 flight hours after the effective date of this AD,
do a one-time general visual inspection for anti-fretting material
contamination of the Halon filters and plumbing parts of the FMS in
the BCRC, do applicable corrective actions if necessary; and related
investigative and other specified actions. The actions must be done
in accordance with the applicable service bulletin in table 4 of
this AD. The applicable corrective and related investigative and
other specified actions must be done before further flight.
Table 4.--Service Bulletins for Inspecting FMS in the BCRC
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Do the actions in
For airplanes identified in-- accordance with the
On which-- Accomplishment
Instructions of--
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(1) Paragraphs (c)(5) and The BCRC was Airbus Service
(c)(6) of this AD. incorporated in Bulletin A340-26-
production in 5009, dated January
accordance with any 31, 2005.
Airbus modification
47198, 47884,
48895, 48710,
49136, 50107,
50900, or 51320.
(2) Paragraph (c)(4) of this The BCRC was Airbus Service
AD. incorporated in Bulletin A340-26-
production in 4035, dated
accordance with February 22, 2005.
Airbus modification
50901.
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Compliance Time Extension for Paragraphs (g), (h), and (i) of this AD
(j) The inspection required by paragraphs (g), (h), and (i) of
this AD may be done within 6,600 flight hours after the effective
date of this AD, provided that you can conclusively determine from
reviewing the airplane maintenance records that the fire
extinguishing system has never been activated before the effective
date of this AD. A log book entry is not acceptable for determining
if a fire extinguishing bottle has been activated.
Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)
(k)(1) The Manager, International Branch, ANM-116, 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
(l) French airworthiness directives F-2005-019 R1 (for Model
A330-200 and A330-300 series airplanes) and F-2005-020 R1 (for Model
A340-200 and A340-300 series airplanes, and Model A340-541 and A340-
642 airplanes), both issued May 11, 2005, also address the subject
of this AD.
Material Incorporated by Reference
(m) You must use the service information specified in Table 5 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 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.
Table 5.--Material Incorporated by Reference
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Airbus Service Bulletin Revision level Date
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A330-26-3031................ 02.............. February 1, 2005.
A340-26-4031................ 02.............. February 1, 2005.
A340-26-4035................ Original........ February 22, 2005.
A340-26-5007................ Original........ January 31, 2005.
A340-26-5008................ Original........ January 31, 2005.
A340-26-5009................ Original........ January 31, 2005.
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Issued in Renton, Washington, on June 13, 2006.
Ali Bahrami,
Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
[FR Doc. 06-5548 Filed 6-21-06; 8:45 am]
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