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(i) There are means to extinguish or control
a fire without requiring a crewmember to
enter the compartment.
(ii) There are means to exclude hazardous
quantities of smoke, flames, or extinguishing
agent from any compartment occupied by the
crew or passengers.
(iii) There is a separate approved smoke
detector or fire detector system to give
warning at the pilot or flight engineer station.
(iv) Crew members must receive training in
the use of the fire extinguishers and the cargo
fire containment covers; they must also
receive training in the use of the approved
procedure for the elimination of smoke and
fumes that is specified in the airplane flight
manual (AFM).
(v) Two additional fire extinguishers must
be carried on the airplane.
(vi) Limitations (f)(2)(i) through (f)(2)(v)
must be documented as operating limitations
in the Limitations section of the CASA C–
212–CC AFM supplement.
Special Flight Permits
(g) Special flight permits may be issued in
accordance with sections 21.197 and 21.199
of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR
21.197 and 21.199) to operate the airplane to
a location where the airplane can be
modified (if the operator elects to do so),
provided no passengers are onboard.
Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs)
(h)(1) The Manager, Anchorage 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
FAA Flight Standards Certificate Holding
District Office.
Material Incorporated by Reference
(i) None.
Issued in Renton, Washington, on July 14,
2006.
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–2006–24779; Directorate
Identifier 2006–NM–044–AD; Amendment
39–14689; AD 2006–15–09]
RIN 2120–AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model
A300 Airplanes; Model A310 Airplanes;
and Model A300 B4–600, B4–600R, and
F4–600R Series Airplanes, and Model
C4–605R Variant F Airplanes
(Collectively Called A300–600 Series
Airplanes)
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 A300 airplanes and
Model A310 airplanes, and for certain
Airbus Model A300–600 series
airplanes. This AD requires an
inspection of the wing and center fuel
tanks to determine if certain P-clips are
installed and corrective action if
necessary. This AD also requires an
inspection of electrical bonding points
of certain equipment in the center fuel
tank for the presence of a blue coat and
related investigative and corrective
actions if necessary. This AD also
requires installation of new bonding
leads and electrical bonding points on
certain equipment in the wing, center,
and trim fuel tanks, as necessary. This
AD results from fuel system reviews
conducted by the manufacturer. We are
issuing this AD to ensure continuous
electrical bonding protection of
equipment in the wing, center, and trim
fuel tanks and to prevent damage to
wiring in the wing and center fuel tanks,
due to failed P-clips used for retaining
the wiring and pipes, which could
result in a possible fuel ignition source
in the fuel tanks.
DATES: This AD becomes effective
August 29, 2006.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of certain publications listed in the AD
as of August 29, 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,
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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 98057–3356; 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 all Airbus Model A300
airplanes and Model A310 airplanes,
and for certain Airbus Model A300 B4–
600, B4–600R, and F4–600R Series
Airplanes, and Model C4–605R Variant
F airplanes (collectively called A300–
600 series airplanes). That NPRM was
published in the Federal Register on
May 17, 2006 (71 FR 28611). That
NPRM proposed to require an
inspection of the wing and center fuel
tanks to determine if certain P-clips are
installed and corrective action if
necessary. That NPRM also proposed to
require an inspection of electrical
bonding points of certain equipment in
the center fuel tank for the presence of
a blue coat and related investigative and
corrective actions if necessary. That
NPRM also proposed to require
installation of new bonding leads and
electrical bonding points on certain
equipment in the wing, center, and trim
fuel tanks, as necessary.
Comments
We provided the public the
opportunity to participate in the
development of this AD. We received no
comments 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
There are about 29 Model A300
airplanes, 63 Model A310 airplanes, and
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102 Model A300–600 series airplanes of
the affected design in the U.S. fleet. 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. For some actions, the estimated
Model
Action
A300 airplanes ....................
Inspect wing and center fuel
tanks for P-clips.
Install bonding leads/points
in wing and center fuel
tank.
Inspect wing and center fuel
tanks for P-clips.
Install bonding leads/points
in wing and center fuel
tank.
Inspect and install bonding
leads/points in the trim
fuel tank.
Inspect wing and center fuel
tanks for P-clips.
Install bonding leads/points
in wing and center fuel
tank.
Inspect and install bonding
leads/points in the trim
fuel tank.
A310 airplanes ....................
A300–600 series airplanes
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.
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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;
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Work hours
40
136–155
40
248–285
53–61
40
157–185
2–61
work hours and cost of parts in the
following table depend on the airplane
configuration.
Cost per
airplane
Parts
None
$3,800–5,200
Fleet cost
29
$92,800
14,680–17,600
29
425,720–
510,400
3,200
63
201,600
28,680–31,990
63
1,806,840–
2,015,370
4,290–4,950
63
270,270–
311,850
3,200
102
326,400
21,400–23,990
102
2,182,800–
2,446,980
210–4,950
102
21,420–
504,900
$50–70
None
$8,840–9,190
Number of
U.S.-registered
airplanes
$3,200
None
$8,840–9,190
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(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
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
DIRECTIVES
Effective Date
(a) This AD becomes effective August 29,
2006.
Affected ADs
(b) None.
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) All Model A300 airplanes and Model
A310 airplanes.
(2) Model A300 B4–601, B4–603, B4–620,
and B4–622 airplanes; Model A300 B4–605R
and B4–622R airplanes; Model A300 F4–
605R and F4–622R airplanes; and Model
A300 C4–605R Variant F airplanes; except
those airplanes identified in paragraphs
(c)(2)(i) and (c)(2)(ii) of this AD.
(i) Airplanes not equipped with trim fuel
tanks on which Airbus Modifications 12226,
12365, and 12308 have been incorporated in
production.
(ii) Airplanes equipped with trim fuel
tanks on which Airbus Modifications 12226,
12365, 12308, 12294, and 12476 have been
incorporated in production.
2. The Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA) amends § 39.13
by adding the following new
airworthiness directive (AD):
Unsafe Condition
(d) This AD results from fuel system
reviews conducted by the manufacturer. We
are issuing this AD to ensure continuous
electrical bonding protection of equipment in
the wing, center, and trim fuel tanks and to
prevent damage to wiring in the wing and
center fuel tanks, due to failed P-clips used
for retaining the wiring and pipes, which
could result in a possible fuel ignition source
in the fuel tanks.
2006–15–09 Airbus: Amendment 39–14689.
Docket No. FAA–2006–24779;
Directorate Identifier 2006–NM–044–AD.
Compliance
(e) You are responsible for having the
actions required by this AD performed within
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]
I
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the compliance times specified, unless the
actions have already been done.
Service Bulletin References
(f) The term ‘‘service bulletin,’’ as used in
this AD, means the Accomplishment
Instructions of the service bulletin identified
in Table 1 of this AD, as applicable.
TABLE 1.—SERVICE BULLETIN REFERENCES
For Airbus—
And the actions specified in—
Use Airbus Service Bulletin—
Dated—
Model A300 airplanes ..........................
Paragraph
Paragraph
Paragraph
Paragraph
Paragraph
Paragraph
Paragraph
Paragraph
A300–28–0081
A300–28–0079
A310–28–2143
A310–28–2142
A310–28–2153
A300–28–6068
A300–28–6064
A300–28–6077
July 20, 2005.
September 29, 2005.
July 20, 2005.
August 26, 2005.
July 20, 2005.
July 20, 2005.
July 28, 2005.
July 25, 2005.
Model A310 airplanes ..........................
Model A300 B4–601, B4–603, B4–
620, and B4–622 airplanes; Model
A300 B4–605R and B4–622R airplanes; Model A300 F4–605R and
F4–622R airplanes; and Model
A300 C4–605R Variant F airplanes.
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Inspection and Corrective Actions
(g) Within 59 months after the effective
date of this AD: Do a general visual
inspection of the right and left wing fuel
tanks and center fuel tank, if applicable, to
determine if any NSA5516–XXND and
NSA5516–XXNJ type P-clips are installed for
retaining wiring and pipes in any tank, and
do all applicable corrective actions before
further flight after the inspection, by
accomplishing all the actions specified in the
service bulletin.
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.’’
Installation of Bonding Leads and Points for
Wing and Center Fuel Tanks
(h) Within 59 months after the effective
date of this AD: Do the actions specified in
paragraphs (h)(1) and (h)(2) of this AD, by
accomplishing all the actions specified in the
service bulletin.
(1) In the center fuel tank, if applicable, do
a general visual inspection of the electrical
bonding points of the equipment identified
in the service bulletin for the presence of a
blue coat, and do all related investigative and
corrective actions before further flight after
the inspection.
(2) In the left and right wing fuel tanks and
center fuel tank, if applicable, install bonding
leads and electrical bonding points on the
equipment identified in the service bulletin.
Installation of Bonding Leads and Points for
the Trim Fuel Tank
(i) For Model A310 airplanes; Model A300
B4–601, B4–603, B4–620, and B4–622
airplanes; Model A300 B4–605R and B4–
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(g) of this AD .....................
(h) of this AD .....................
(g) of this AD .....................
(h) of this AD .....................
(i) of this AD ......................
(g) of this AD .....................
(h) of this AD .....................
(i) of this AD ......................
....................................
....................................
....................................
....................................
....................................
....................................
....................................
....................................
622R airplanes; Model A300 F4–605R and
F4–622R airplanes; and Model A300 C4–
605R Variant F airplanes; equipped with a
trim fuel tank: Within 59 months after the
effective date of this AD, install a new
bonding lead(s) on the water drain system of
the trim fuel tank and install electrical
bonding points on the equipment identified
in the service bulletin in the trim fuel tank,
by accomplishing all the actions specified in
the service bulletin, as applicable.
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.
Parts Installation
(j) As of the effective date of this AD, no
person may install any NSA5516–XXND or
NSA5516–XXNJ type P-clip for retaining
wiring and pipes in any wing, center, or trim
fuel tank, on any airplane.
Airbus Service
Bulletin—
Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs)
(k)(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
(l) French airworthiness directive F–2006–
031, dated February 1, 2006, also addresses
the subject of this AD.
Material Incorporated by Reference
(m) You must use the Airbus service
bulletins identified in Table 2 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://
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TABLE 2.—MATERIAL INCORPORATED
BY REFERENCE
A300–28–0079
A300–28–0081
A300–28–6064
A300–28–6068
A300–28–6077
A310–28–2142
A310–28–2143
A310–28–2153
Dated—
.........
.........
.........
.........
.........
.........
.........
.........
September 29, 2005.
July 20, 2005.
July 28, 2005.
July 20, 2005.
July 25, 2005.
August 26, 2005.
July 20, 2005.
July 20, 2005.
Issued in Renton, Washington, on July 14,
2006.
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-2006-24779; Directorate Identifier 2006-NM-044-AD;
Amendment 39-14689; AD 2006-15-09]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A300 Airplanes; Model A310
Airplanes; and Model A300 B4-600, B4-600R, and F4-600R Series
Airplanes, and Model C4-605R Variant F Airplanes (Collectively Called
A300-600 Series Airplanes)
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all
Airbus Model A300 airplanes and Model A310 airplanes, and for certain
Airbus Model A300-600 series airplanes. This AD requires an inspection
of the wing and center fuel tanks to determine if certain P-clips are
installed and corrective action if necessary. This AD also requires an
inspection of electrical bonding points of certain equipment in the
center fuel tank for the presence of a blue coat and related
investigative and corrective actions if necessary. This AD also
requires installation of new bonding leads and electrical bonding
points on certain equipment in the wing, center, and trim fuel tanks,
as necessary. This AD results from fuel system reviews conducted by the
manufacturer. We are issuing this AD to ensure continuous electrical
bonding protection of equipment in the wing, center, and trim fuel
tanks and to prevent damage to wiring in the wing and center fuel
tanks, due to failed P-clips used for retaining the wiring and pipes,
which could result in a possible fuel ignition source in the fuel
tanks.
DATES: This AD becomes effective August 29, 2006.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of certain publications listed in the AD as of August 29,
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 98057-3356; 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 all Airbus Model A300
airplanes and Model A310 airplanes, and for certain Airbus Model A300
B4-600, B4-600R, and F4-600R Series Airplanes, and Model C4-605R
Variant F airplanes (collectively called A300-600 series airplanes).
That NPRM was published in the Federal Register on May 17, 2006 (71 FR
28611). That NPRM proposed to require an inspection of the wing and
center fuel tanks to determine if certain P-clips are installed and
corrective action if necessary. That NPRM also proposed to require an
inspection of electrical bonding points of certain equipment in the
center fuel tank for the presence of a blue coat and related
investigative and corrective actions if necessary. That NPRM also
proposed to require installation of new bonding leads and electrical
bonding points on certain equipment in the wing, center, and trim fuel
tanks, as necessary.
Comments
We provided the public the opportunity to participate in the
development of this AD. We received no comments 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
There are about 29 Model A300 airplanes, 63 Model A310 airplanes,
and
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102 Model A300-600 series airplanes of the affected design in the U.S.
fleet. 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.
For some actions, the estimated work hours and cost of parts in the
following table depend on the airplane configuration.
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Number of U.S.-
Model Action Work hours Parts Cost per registered Fleet cost
airplane airplanes
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A300 airplanes...................... Inspect wing and center 40 None $3,200 29 $92,800
fuel tanks for P-clips.
Install bonding leads/ 136-155 $3,800-5,200 14,680-17,600 29 425,720-
points in wing and 510,400
center fuel tank.
A310 airplanes...................... Inspect wing and center 40 None 3,200 63 201,600
fuel tanks for P-clips.
Install bonding leads/ 248-285 $8,840-9,190 28,680-31,990 63 1,806,840-
points in wing and 2,015,370
center fuel tank.
Inspect and install 53-61 $50-70 4,290-4,950 63 270,270-
bonding leads/points 311,850
in the trim fuel tank.
A300-600 series airplanes........... Inspect wing and center 40 None 3,200 102 326,400
fuel tanks for P-clips.
Install bonding leads/ 157-185 $8,840-9,190 21,400-23,990 102 2,182,800-
points in wing and 2,446,980
center fuel tank.
Inspect and install 2-61 50-70 210-4,950 102 21,420-
bonding leads/points 504,900
in the trim fuel tank.
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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
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Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator,
the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows:
PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES
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1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows:
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
Sec. 39.13 [Amended]
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2. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) amends Sec. 39.13 by
adding the following new airworthiness directive (AD):
2006-15-09 Airbus: Amendment 39-14689. Docket No. FAA-2006-24779;
Directorate Identifier 2006-NM-044-AD.
Effective Date
(a) This AD becomes effective August 29, 2006.
Affected ADs
(b) None.
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) All Model A300 airplanes and Model A310 airplanes.
(2) Model A300 B4-601, B4-603, B4-620, and B4-622 airplanes;
Model A300 B4-605R and B4-622R airplanes; Model A300 F4-605R and F4-
622R airplanes; and Model A300 C4-605R Variant F airplanes; except
those airplanes identified in paragraphs (c)(2)(i) and (c)(2)(ii) of
this AD.
(i) Airplanes not equipped with trim fuel tanks on which Airbus
Modifications 12226, 12365, and 12308 have been incorporated in
production.
(ii) Airplanes equipped with trim fuel tanks on which Airbus
Modifications 12226, 12365, 12308, 12294, and 12476 have been
incorporated in production.
Unsafe Condition
(d) This AD results from fuel system reviews conducted by the
manufacturer. We are issuing this AD to ensure continuous electrical
bonding protection of equipment in the wing, center, and trim fuel
tanks and to prevent damage to wiring in the wing and center fuel
tanks, due to failed P-clips used for retaining the wiring and
pipes, which could result in a possible fuel ignition source in the
fuel tanks.
Compliance
(e) You are responsible for having the actions required by this
AD performed within
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the compliance times specified, unless the actions have already been
done.
Service Bulletin References
(f) The term ``service bulletin,'' as used in this AD, means the
Accomplishment Instructions of the service bulletin identified in
Table 1 of this AD, as applicable.
Table 1.--Service Bulletin References
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And the actions Use Airbus Service
For Airbus-- specified in-- Bulletin-- Dated--
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Model A300 airplanes.............. Paragraph (g) of this A300-28-0081........ July 20, 2005.
AD.
Paragraph (h) of this A300-28-0079........ September 29, 2005.
AD.
Model A310 airplanes.............. Paragraph (g) of this A310-28-2143........ July 20, 2005.
AD.
Paragraph (h) of this A310-28-2142........ August 26, 2005.
AD.
Paragraph (i) of this A310-28-2153........ July 20, 2005.
AD.
Model A300 B4-601, B4-603, B4-620, Paragraph (g) of this A300-28-6068........ July 20, 2005.
and B4-622 airplanes; Model A300 AD. A300-28-6064........ July 28, 2005.
B4-605R and B4-622R airplanes; Paragraph (h) of this A300-28-6077........ July 25, 2005.
Model A300 F4-605R and F4-622R AD.
airplanes; and Model A300 C4-605R Paragraph (i) of this
Variant F airplanes. AD.
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Inspection and Corrective Actions
(g) Within 59 months after the effective date of this AD: Do a
general visual inspection of the right and left wing fuel tanks and
center fuel tank, if applicable, to determine if any NSA5516-XXND
and NSA5516-XXNJ type P-clips are installed for retaining wiring and
pipes in any tank, and do all applicable corrective actions before
further flight after the inspection, by accomplishing all the
actions specified in the service bulletin.
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.''
Installation of Bonding Leads and Points for Wing and Center Fuel Tanks
(h) Within 59 months after the effective date of this AD: Do the
actions specified in paragraphs (h)(1) and (h)(2) of this AD, by
accomplishing all the actions specified in the service bulletin.
(1) In the center fuel tank, if applicable, do a general visual
inspection of the electrical bonding points of the equipment
identified in the service bulletin for the presence of a blue coat,
and do all related investigative and corrective actions before
further flight after the inspection.
(2) In the left and right wing fuel tanks and center fuel tank,
if applicable, install bonding leads and electrical bonding points
on the equipment identified in the service bulletin.
Installation of Bonding Leads and Points for the Trim Fuel Tank
(i) For Model A310 airplanes; Model A300 B4-601, B4-603, B4-620,
and B4-622 airplanes; Model A300 B4-605R and B4-622R airplanes;
Model A300 F4-605R and F4-622R airplanes; and Model A300 C4-605R
Variant F airplanes; equipped with a trim fuel tank: Within 59
months after the effective date of this AD, install a new bonding
lead(s) on the water drain system of the trim fuel tank and install
electrical bonding points on the equipment identified in the service
bulletin in the trim fuel tank, by accomplishing all the actions
specified in the service bulletin, as applicable.
Parts Installation
(j) As of the effective date of this AD, no person may install
any NSA5516-XXND or NSA5516-XXNJ type P-clip for retaining wiring
and pipes in any wing, center, or trim fuel tank, on any airplane.
Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)
(k)(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
(l) French airworthiness directive F-2006-031, dated February 1,
2006, also addresses the subject of this AD.
Material Incorporated by Reference
(m) You must use the Airbus service bulletins identified in
Table 2 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 2.--Material Incorporated by Reference
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Airbus Service Bulletin-- Dated--
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A300-28-0079........................ September 29, 2005.
A300-28-0081........................ July 20, 2005.
A300-28-6064........................ July 28, 2005.
A300-28-6068........................ July 20, 2005.
A300-28-6077........................ July 25, 2005.
A310-28-2142........................ August 26, 2005.
A310-28-2143........................ July 20, 2005.
A310-28-2153........................ July 20, 2005.
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Issued in Renton, Washington, on July 14, 2006.
Ali Bahrami,
Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
[FR Doc. E6-11713 Filed 7-24-06; 8:45 am]
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