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could be the origin of cracks that
developed in the fuselage skin and
propagated from the edge of the air vent
hole. We are issuing this AD to prevent
fatigue cracking of the fuselage skin,
which could result in loss of the
structural integrity of the fuselage and
consequent rapid depressurization of
the airplane.
DATES: This AD becomes effective
August 11, 2006.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of a certain publication listed in the AD
as of August 11, 2006.
ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD
docket on the Internet at https://
dms.dot.gov or in person at the Docket
Management Facility, U.S. Department
of Transportation, 400 Seventh Street,
SW., Nassif Building, Room PL–401,
Washington, DC.
Contact Airbus, 1 Rond Point Maurice
Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France,
for service information identified in this
AD.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tom
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:
14 CFR Part 39
Examining the Docket
[Docket No. FAA–2006–24367; Directorate
Identifier 2006–NM–041–AD; Amendment
39–14677; AD 2006–14–06]
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.
or other weight concentrations outboard
of the fuselage. For the angular
acceleration conditions, zero rolling
velocity may be assumed in the absence
of a rational time history investigation
of the maneuver.
b. At VA, sudden movement of the
cockpit roll control up to the limit is
assumed. The position of the cockpit
roll control must be maintained, until a
steady roll rate is achieved and then
must be returned suddenly to the
neutral position.
c. At VC, the cockpit roll control must
be moved suddenly and maintained so
as to achieve a roll rate not less than
that obtained in paragraph b. above.
d. At VD, the cockpit roll control must
be moved suddenly and maintained so
as to achieve a roll rate not less than one
third of that obtained in paragraph b.
above.
Issued in Renton, Washington, on June 29,
2006.
Ali Bahrami,
Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate,
Aircraft Certification Service.
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Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model
A300 F4–600R Series Airplanes and
Model A300 C4–605R Variant F
Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Final rule.
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AGENCY:
SUMMARY: The FAA is adopting a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
Airbus Model A300 F4–600R series
airplanes and Model A300 C4–605R
Variant F airplanes. This AD requires
modifying certain structure in the
fuselage zone at the lavatory venturi
installation in the nose section, and
performing a related investigative action
and corrective action if necessary. This
AD results from an analysis that
revealed that airplanes equipped with
Airbus Modification 08909 had a
concentration of loads higher than
expected in the fuselage zone (high
stress) at the lavatory venturi
installation in the nose section, which
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Discussion
The FAA issued a notice of proposed
rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
part 39 to include an AD that would
apply to certain Airbus Model A300 F4–
600R series airplanes and Model A300
C4–605R Variant F airplanes. That
NPRM was published in the Federal
Register on April 11, 2006 (71 FR
18237). That NPRM proposed to require
modifying certain structure in the
fuselage zone at the lavatory venturi
installation in the nose section, and
performing a related investigative action
and corrective action if necessary.
Comments
We provided the public the
opportunity to participate in the
development of this AD. We have
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considered the single comment
received.
Request To Add Revised Service
Information
The manufacturer, Airbus, advises
that the service bulletin specified in the
NPRM has been revised. Airbus notes
that Airbus Service Bulletin A300–53–
6151, Revision 01, dated April 21, 2006,
contains minor changes and that no
additional work is required.
We agree with Airbus. We have
reviewed Revision 01 of the service
bulletin and agree that it does not
necessitate additional work. We have
revised paragraphs (f) and (g) of the AD
to reflect the revised service bulletin. In
addition, we have added a new
paragraph (h) to this AD specifying that
accomplishment of the actions specified
in paragraph (f) of the AD in accordance
with the original issue of the service
bulletin is considered to be an
acceptable method of compliance.
Subsequent paragraphs of the AD have
been re-identified accordingly.
Revision 01 also includes a reduced
cost for parts and we have revised the
Costs of Compliance section of the AD
to reflect that reduced cost.
Explanation of Change to This Final
Rule
Paragraph (g) of the NPRM specifies
making repairs using a method
approved by either the FAA or the
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Direction Generale de l’Aviation Civile
(or its delegated agent). The European
Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has
assumed responsibility for the airplane
models subject to this AD. Therefore, we
have revised paragraph (g) of this AD to
specify making repairs using a method
approved by either the FAA or the
EASA (or its delegated agent).
Conclusion
We have carefully reviewed the
available data, including the comment
received, and determined that air safety
and the public interest require adopting
the AD with the changes described
previously. These changes will neither
increase the economic burden on any
operator nor increase the scope of the
AD.
Costs of Compliance
This AD affects about 86 airplanes of
U.S. registry. The modification
(including the inspection) takes about
28 work hours per airplane, at an
average labor rate of $80 per work hour.
Required parts cost about $399 per
airplane. Based on these figures, the
estimated cost of the AD for U.S.
operators is $226,954, or $2,639 per
airplane.
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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
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
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):
I
2006–14–06 Airbus: Amendment 39–14677.
Docket No. FAA–2006–24367;
Directorate Identifier 2006–NM–041–AD.
Effective Date
(a) This AD becomes effective August 11,
2006.
Affected ADs
(b) None.
Applicability
(c) This AD applies to Airbus Model A300
F4–605R and F4–622R airplanes and Model
A300 C4–605R Variant F airplanes,
certificated in any category; on which Airbus
Modification 08909 has been done in
production; except airplanes on which
Airbus Modification 12980 has been done in
production.
Unsafe Condition
(d) This AD results from an analysis that
revealed that airplanes equipped with Airbus
Modification 08909 had a concentration of
loads higher than expected in the fuselage
zone (high stress) at the lavatory venturi
installation in the nose section, which could
be the origin of cracks that developed in the
fuselage skin and propagated from the edge
of the air vent hole. We are issuing this AD
to prevent fatigue cracking of the fuselage
skin, which could result in loss of the
structural integrity of the fuselage and
consequent rapid depressurization of the
airplane.
Compliance
(e) You are responsible for having the
actions required by this AD performed within
the compliance times specified, unless the
actions have already been done.
Modification/Investigative Action
(f) Before the accumulation of 16,900 total
flight cycles since first flight of the airplane:
Modify the fuselage zone at the lavatory
venturi installation area between frame (FR)
12 and FR 12A on the left-hand side of the
nose section and do the related investigative
action by accomplishing all the actions
specified in the Accomplishment
Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A300–
53–6151, Revision 01, dated April 21, 2006.
Corrective Action
(g) If any crack is found during the
inspection required by this AD and Airbus
Service Bulletin A300–53–6151, Revision 01,
dated April 21, 2006, specifies to contact
Airbus for crack repair: Before further flight,
repair the crack using a method approved by
either the Manager, International Branch,
ANM–116, Transport Airplane Directorate,
FAA; or the European Aviation Safety
Agency (or its delegated agent).
Acceptable for Compliance
(h) Accomplishment of the actions
required by paragraph (f) of this AD before
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the effective date of this AD in accordance
with Airbus Service Bulletin A300–53–6151,
dated December 2, 2005, is acceptable for
compliance with the requirements of
paragraph (f) of this AD.
Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs)
(i)(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 § 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
(j) French airworthiness directive F–2006–
030, dated February 1, 2006, also addresses
the subject of this AD.
Material Incorporated by Reference
(k) You must use Airbus Service Bulletin
A300–53–6151, Revision 01, dated April 21,
2006, to perform the actions that are required
by this AD, unless the AD specifies
otherwise. The Director of the Federal
Register approved the incorporation by
reference of this document in accordance
with 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
Contact Airbus, 1 Rond Point Maurice
Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France, for a
copy of this service information. You may
review copies at the Docket Management
Facility, U.S. Department of Transportation,
400 Seventh Street, SW., Room PL–401,
Nassif Building, Washington, DC; on the
Internet at https://dms.dot.gov; or at the
National Archives and Records
Administration (NARA). For information on
the availability of this material at the NARA,
call (202) 741–6030, or go to https://
www.archives.gov/federal_register/
code_of_federal_regulations/
ibr_locations.html.
Issued in Renton, Washington, on June 28,
2006.
Kalene C. Yanamura,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
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Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2006-24367; Directorate Identifier 2006-NM-041-AD;
Amendment 39-14677; AD 2006-14-06]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A300 F4-600R Series
Airplanes and Model A300 C4-605R Variant F 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
certain Airbus Model A300 F4-600R series airplanes and Model A300 C4-
605R Variant F airplanes. This AD requires modifying certain structure
in the fuselage zone at the lavatory venturi installation in the nose
section, and performing a related investigative action and corrective
action if necessary. This AD results from an analysis that revealed
that airplanes equipped with Airbus Modification 08909 had a
concentration of loads higher than expected in the fuselage zone (high
stress) at the lavatory venturi installation in the nose section, which
could be the origin of cracks that developed in the fuselage skin and
propagated from the edge of the air vent hole. We are issuing this AD
to prevent fatigue cracking of the fuselage skin, which could result in
loss of the structural integrity of the fuselage and consequent rapid
depressurization of the airplane.
DATES: This AD becomes effective August 11, 2006.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of a certain publication listed in the AD as of August 11,
2006.
ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at https://
dms.dot.gov or in person at the Docket Management Facility, U.S.
Department of Transportation, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Nassif Building,
Room PL-401, Washington, DC.
Contact Airbus, 1 Rond Point Maurice Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex,
France, for service information identified in this AD.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tom 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 would apply to certain Airbus Model
A300 F4-600R series airplanes and Model A300 C4-605R Variant F
airplanes. That NPRM was published in the Federal Register on April 11,
2006 (71 FR 18237). That NPRM proposed to require modifying certain
structure in the fuselage zone at the lavatory venturi installation in
the nose section, and performing a related investigative action and
corrective action if necessary.
Comments
We provided the public the opportunity to participate in the
development of this AD. We have considered the single comment received.
Request To Add Revised Service Information
The manufacturer, Airbus, advises that the service bulletin
specified in the NPRM has been revised. Airbus notes that Airbus
Service Bulletin A300-53-6151, Revision 01, dated April 21, 2006,
contains minor changes and that no additional work is required.
We agree with Airbus. We have reviewed Revision 01 of the service
bulletin and agree that it does not necessitate additional work. We
have revised paragraphs (f) and (g) of the AD to reflect the revised
service bulletin. In addition, we have added a new paragraph (h) to
this AD specifying that accomplishment of the actions specified in
paragraph (f) of the AD in accordance with the original issue of the
service bulletin is considered to be an acceptable method of
compliance. Subsequent paragraphs of the AD have been re-identified
accordingly.
Revision 01 also includes a reduced cost for parts and we have
revised the Costs of Compliance section of the AD to reflect that
reduced cost.
Explanation of Change to This Final Rule
Paragraph (g) of the NPRM specifies making repairs using a method
approved by either the FAA or the Direction G[eacute]n[eacute]rale de
l'Aviation Civile (or its delegated agent). The European Aviation
Safety Agency (EASA) has assumed responsibility for the airplane models
subject to this AD. Therefore, we have revised paragraph (g) of this AD
to specify making repairs using a method approved by either the FAA or
the EASA (or its delegated agent).
Conclusion
We have carefully reviewed the available data, including the
comment received, and determined that air safety and the public
interest require adopting the AD with the changes described previously.
These changes will neither increase the economic burden on any operator
nor increase the scope of the AD.
Costs of Compliance
This AD affects about 86 airplanes of U.S. registry. The
modification (including the inspection) takes about 28 work hours per
airplane, at an average labor rate of $80 per work hour. Required parts
cost about $399 per airplane. Based on these figures, the estimated
cost of the AD for U.S. operators is $226,954, or $2,639 per airplane.
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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:
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
adding the following new airworthiness directive (AD):
2006-14-06 Airbus: Amendment 39-14677. Docket No. FAA-2006-24367;
Directorate Identifier 2006-NM-041-AD.
Effective Date
(a) This AD becomes effective August 11, 2006.
Affected ADs
(b) None.
Applicability
(c) This AD applies to Airbus Model A300 F4-605R and F4-622R
airplanes and Model A300 C4-605R Variant F airplanes, certificated
in any category; on which Airbus Modification 08909 has been done in
production; except airplanes on which Airbus Modification 12980 has
been done in production.
Unsafe Condition
(d) This AD results from an analysis that revealed that
airplanes equipped with Airbus Modification 08909 had a
concentration of loads higher than expected in the fuselage zone
(high stress) at the lavatory venturi installation in the nose
section, which could be the origin of cracks that developed in the
fuselage skin and propagated from the edge of the air vent hole. We
are issuing this AD to prevent fatigue cracking of the fuselage
skin, which could result in loss of the structural integrity of the
fuselage and consequent rapid depressurization of the airplane.
Compliance
(e) You are responsible for having the actions required by this
AD performed within the compliance times specified, unless the
actions have already been done.
Modification/Investigative Action
(f) Before the accumulation of 16,900 total flight cycles since
first flight of the airplane: Modify the fuselage zone at the
lavatory venturi installation area between frame (FR) 12 and FR 12A
on the left-hand side of the nose section and do the related
investigative action by accomplishing all the actions specified in
the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A300-53-
6151, Revision 01, dated April 21, 2006.
Corrective Action
(g) If any crack is found during the inspection required by this
AD and Airbus Service Bulletin A300-53-6151, Revision 01, dated
April 21, 2006, specifies to contact Airbus for crack repair: Before
further flight, repair the crack using a method approved by either
the Manager, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane
Directorate, FAA; or the European Aviation Safety Agency (or its
delegated agent).
Acceptable for Compliance
(h) Accomplishment of the actions required by paragraph (f) of
this AD before the effective date of this AD in accordance with
Airbus Service Bulletin A300-53-6151, dated December 2, 2005, is
acceptable for compliance with the requirements of paragraph (f) of
this AD.
Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)
(i)(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
(j) French airworthiness directive F-2006-030, dated February 1,
2006, also addresses the subject of this AD.
Material Incorporated by Reference
(k) You must use Airbus Service Bulletin A300-53-6151, Revision
01, dated April 21, 2006, to perform the actions that are required
by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. The Director of the
Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of this
document in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
Contact Airbus, 1 Rond Point Maurice Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex,
France, for a copy of this service information. You may review
copies at the Docket Management Facility, U.S. Department of
Transportation, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Room PL-401, Nassif
Building, Washington, DC; on the Internet at https://dms.dot.gov; or
at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For
information on the availability of this material at the NARA, call
(202) 741-6030, or go to https://www.archives.gov/federal_register/
code_of_federal_regulations/ibr_locations.html.
Issued in Renton, Washington, on June 28, 2006.
Kalene C. Yanamura,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
[FR Doc. 06-6003 Filed 7-6-06; 8:45 am]
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