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TABLE 2.—MATERIAL INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE
Revision
level
Service bulletin
Airbus
Airbus
Airbus
Airbus
Service
Service
Service
Service
Bulletin,
Bulletin,
Bulletin,
Bulletin,
A300–53–6006
A300–53–6017
A310–53–2025
A310–53–2036
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02
06
02
Date
March 24, 1989.
February 25, 2004.
August 3, 2006.
February 25, 2004.
Airbus Service Bulletin, A300–53–6006,
Revision 3, dated March 24, 1989, contains
the following effective pages:
Revision
level shown
on page
Page Nos.
1, 29, 47, 48 .....................................................................................................................................................
2–28, 30–46, 49–52 .........................................................................................................................................
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.
SUMMARY: The FAA is adopting a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for all
Airbus Model A300 and A310 airplanes
and A300–600 series airplanes. This AD
requires inspecting for discrepancies of
all electrical bundles located in the
leading and trailing edges of the wings,
and performing corrective actions if
necessary. This AD results from fuel
system reviews conducted by the
manufacturer. We are issuing this AD to
prevent an ignition source, which, in
combination with flammable fuel
vapors, could result in a fuel tank
explosion and consequent loss of the
airplane.
Issued in Renton, Washington, on October
11, 2006.
Kalene C. Yanamura,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
[FR Doc. E6–17661 Filed 10–26–06; 8:45 am]
DATES:
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. 2006–25221; Directorate
Identifier 2006–NM–122–AD; Amendment
39–14804; AD 2006–22–07]
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Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model
A300 and A310 Airplanes; and 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)
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
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This AD becomes effective
December 1, 2006.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of certain publications listed in the AD
as of December 1, 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, FAA,
Transport Airplane Directorate, 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
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Date shown on page
March 24, 1989.
August 11, 1988.
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 and
A310 airplanes and A300–600 series
airplanes. That NPRM was published in
the Federal Register on June 30, 2006
(71 FR 37512). That NPRM proposed to
require inspecting for discrepancies of
all electrical bundles located in the
leading and trailing edges of the wings,
and performing corrective actions if
necessary.
Comments
We provided the public the
opportunity to participate in the
development of this AD. We have
considered the comment received.
Request To Change Incorporation of
Certain Information
The Modification and Replacement
Parts Association (MARPA) states that,
typically, airworthiness directives are
based on service information originating
with the type certificate holder or its
suppliers. MARPA adds that
manufacturer service documents are
privately authored instruments
generally having copyright protection
against duplication and distribution.
MARPA notes that when a service
document is incorporated by reference
into a public document, such as an
airworthiness directive, it loses its
private, protected status and becomes a
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public document. MARPA adds that if
a service document is used as a
mandatory element of compliance, it
should not simply be referenced, but
should be incorporated into the
regulatory document; by definition,
public laws must be public, which
means they cannot rely upon private
writings. MARPA adds that
incorporated-by-reference service
documents should be made available to
the public by publication in the
Document Management System (DMS),
keyed to the action that incorporates
them. MARPA notes that the stated
purpose of the incorporated-byreference method is brevity, to keep
from expanding the Federal Register
needlessly by publishing documents
already in the hands of the affected
individuals; traditionally, ‘‘affected
individuals’’ means aircraft owners and
operators, who are generally provided
service information by the
manufacturer. MARPA adds that a new
class of affected individuals has
emerged, since the majority of aircraft
maintenance is now performed by
specialty shops instead of aircraft
owners and operators. MARPA notes
that this new class includes
maintenance and repair organizations,
component servicing and repair shops,
parts purveyors and distributors, and
organizations manufacturing or
servicing alternatively certified parts
under part 21 of the Federal Aviation
Regulations (14 CFR part 21), § 21.303
(parts manufacturer approval). MARPA
adds that the concept of brevity is now
nearly archaic as documents exist more
frequently in electronic format than on
paper. Therefore, MARPA asks that the
service documents deemed essential to
the accomplishment of the NPRM be
incorporated by reference into the
regulatory instrument, and published in
the DMS.
We do not agree that documents
should be incorporated by reference
during the NPRM phase of rulemaking.
The Office of the Federal Register (OFR)
requires that documents that are
necessary to accomplish the
requirements of the AD be incorporated
by reference during the final rule phase
of rulemaking. This final rule
incorporates by reference the documents
necessary for the accomplishment of the
requirements mandated by this AD.
Further, we point out that while
documents that are incorporated by
reference do become public information,
they do not lose their copyright
protection. For that reason, we advise
the public to contact the manufacturer
to obtain copies of the referenced
service information.
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Additionally, we do not publish
service documents in DMS. We are
currently reviewing our practice of
publishing proprietary service
information. Once we have thoroughly
examined all aspects of this issue, and
have made a final determination, we
will consider whether our current
practice needs to be revised. However,
we consider that to delay this AD action
for that reason would be inappropriate,
since we have determined that an
unsafe condition exists and that the
requirements in this AD must be
accomplished to ensure continued
safety. Therefore, we have not changed
the AD in this regard.
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.
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 as proposed.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
safety, Incorporation by reference,
Safety.
Costs of Compliance
This AD affects about 227 airplanes of
U.S. registry. The actions take about 10
work hours per airplane, at an average
labor rate of $80 per work hour. Based
on these figures, the estimated cost of
the AD for U.S. operators is $181,600, or
$800 per airplane.
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.
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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
1. The authority citation for part 39
continues to read as follows:
I
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
§ 39.13
[Amended]
2. The Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA) amends § 39.13
by adding the following new
airworthiness directive (AD):
I
2006–22–07 Airbus: Amendment 39–14804.
Docket No. FAA–2006–25221;
Directorate Identifier 2006–NM–122–AD.
Effective Date
(a) This AD becomes effective December 1,
2006.
Affected ADs
(b) None.
Applicability
(c) This AD applies to all Airbus Model
A300 and A310 airplanes; and all Airbus
Model A300 B4–601, B4–603, B4–620, B4–
622, B4–605R, B4–622R, F4–605R, and F4–
622R airplanes, and A300 C4–605R Variant F
airplanes; certificated in any category.
Unsafe Condition
(d) This AD results from fuel system
reviews conducted by the manufacturer. We
are issuing this AD to prevent an ignition
source, which, in combination with
flammable fuel vapors, could result in a fuel
tank explosion and consequent loss of the
airplane.
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.
requirements contained in this AD and has
assigned OMB Control Number 2120–0056.
Service Bulletin References
(f) The term ‘‘service bulletin,’’ as used in
this AD, means the Accomplishment
Instructions of the following service
bulletins, as applicable:
(1) For Model A300 airplanes: Airbus
Service Bulletin A300–24–0102, including
Appendix 01, dated December 15, 2005;
(2) For Model A310 airplanes: Airbus
Service Bulletin A310–24–2095, including
Appendix 01, dated December 15, 2005; and
(3) For Model A300 B4–601, B4–603, B4–
620, B4–622, B4–605R, B4–622R, F4–605R,
and F4–622R airplanes, and A300 C4–605R
Variant F airplanes: Airbus Service Bulletin
A300–24–6092, including Appendix 01,
dated December 15, 2005.
Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs)
Inspections and Corrective Actions
(g) Within 44 months after the effective
date of this AD, perform detailed inspections
for discrepancies of all electrical bundles
located in the leading and trailing edges of
the wings, and all applicable corrective
actions, by doing all of the actions in the
service bulletin, except as provided by
paragraph (h) of this AD. All corrective
actions must be done before further flight.
Note 1: For the purposes of this AD, a
detailed inspection is: ‘‘An intensive
examination of a specific item, installation,
or assembly to detect damage, failure, or
irregularity. Available lighting is normally
supplemented with a direct source of good
lighting at an intensity deemed appropriate.
Inspection aids such as mirror, magnifying
lenses, etc., may be necessary. Surface
cleaning and elaborate procedures may be
required.’’
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(h) If inadequate clearance is found
between any electrical wire harness and
adjacent components or structure: Before
further flight, correct the inadequate
clearance using a method approved by either
the Manager, International Branch, ANM–
116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or
the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA)
(or its delegated agent).
Reporting
(i) Within 30 days after doing the
inspections required by this AD, or within 30
days after the effective date of the AD,
whichever is later: Submit a report of the
findings (both positive and negative) of the
inspections required by paragraph (g) of this
AD to Airbus Engineering, c/o SE-E54, 1
Rond Point Maurice Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac
Cedex, France. The report must include the
airplane serial number or registration
number, the number of flight cycles and
flight hours on the airplane, the date of the
inspection, the location of the defect, the
conditions found, and the type of repair.
Submitting Appendix 01 of the service
bulletin to Airbus is acceptable for
compliance with this requirement. Under the
provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act
(44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.), the Office of
Management and Budget (OMB) has
approved the information collection
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(j)(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
(k) EASA airworthiness directive 2006–
0076, dated April 3, 2006, also addresses the
subject of this AD.
Material Incorporated by Reference
(l) You must use Airbus Service Bulletin
A300–24–0102, including Appendix 01,
dated December 15, 2005; Airbus Service
Bulletin A310–24–2095, including Appendix
01, dated December 15, 2005; or Airbus
Service Bulletin A300–24–6092, including
Appendix 01, dated December 15, 2005; as
applicable; to perform the actions that are
required by this AD, unless the AD specifies
otherwise. The Director of the Federal
Register approved the incorporation by
reference of these documents in accordance
with 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
Contact Airbus, 1 Rond Point Maurice
Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France, for a
copy of this service information. You may
review copies at the Docket Management
Facility, U.S. Department of Transportation,
400 Seventh Street, SW., Room PL–401,
Nassif Building, Washington, DC; on the
Internet at https://dms.dot.gov; or at the
National Archives and Records
Administration (NARA). For information on
the availability of this material at the NARA,
call (202) 741–6030, or go to https://
www.archives.gov/federal_register/
code_of_federal_regulations/
ibr_locations.html.
Issued in Renton, Washington, on October
17, 2006.
Jeffrey E. Duven,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
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Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2006–25171; Directorate
Identifier 2006–CE–35–AD; Amendment 39–
14807; AD 2006–22–10]
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Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
SUMMARY: We are adopting a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for the
products listed above. This AD results
from mandatory continuing
airworthiness information (MCAI)
issued by an aviation authority of
another country to identify and correct
an unsafe condition on an aviation
product. The MCAI describes the unsafe
condition as a failure in the flap
actuating circuit. An investigation
showed that the lever at the torsional
drive in the fuselage failed at the weld.
We are issuing this AD to require
actions to correct the unsafe condition
on these products.
DATES: This AD becomes effective
December 1, 2006.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of certain publications listed in this AD
as of December 1, 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.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Gregory Davison, Aerospace Engineer,
FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901
Locust, Room 301, Kansas City,
Missouri 64106; telephone: (816) 329–
4130; facsimile: (816) 329–4090.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Streamlined Issuance of AD
The FAA is implementing a new
process for streamlining the issuance of
ADs related to MCAI. The streamlined
process will allow us to adopt MCAI
safety requirements in a more efficient
manner and will reduce safety risks to
the public. This process continues to
follow all FAA AD issuance processes to
meet legal, economic, Administrative
Procedure Act, and Federal Register
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. 2006-25221; Directorate Identifier 2006-NM-122-AD;
Amendment 39-14804; AD 2006-22-07]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A300 and A310 Airplanes;
and 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)
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 and A310 airplanes and A300-600 series airplanes.
This AD requires inspecting for discrepancies of all electrical bundles
located in the leading and trailing edges of the wings, and performing
corrective actions if necessary. This AD results from fuel system
reviews conducted by the manufacturer. We are issuing this AD to
prevent an ignition source, which, in combination with flammable fuel
vapors, could result in a fuel tank explosion and consequent loss of
the airplane.
DATES: This AD becomes effective December 1, 2006.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of certain publications listed in the AD as of December 1,
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, FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate,
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
and A310 airplanes and A300-600 series airplanes. That NPRM was
published in the Federal Register on June 30, 2006 (71 FR 37512). That
NPRM proposed to require inspecting for discrepancies of all electrical
bundles located in the leading and trailing edges of the wings, and
performing corrective actions if necessary.
Comments
We provided the public the opportunity to participate in the
development of this AD. We have considered the comment received.
Request To Change Incorporation of Certain Information
The Modification and Replacement Parts Association (MARPA) states
that, typically, airworthiness directives are based on service
information originating with the type certificate holder or its
suppliers. MARPA adds that manufacturer service documents are privately
authored instruments generally having copyright protection against
duplication and distribution. MARPA notes that when a service document
is incorporated by reference into a public document, such as an
airworthiness directive, it loses its private, protected status and
becomes a
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public document. MARPA adds that if a service document is used as a
mandatory element of compliance, it should not simply be referenced,
but should be incorporated into the regulatory document; by definition,
public laws must be public, which means they cannot rely upon private
writings. MARPA adds that incorporated-by-reference service documents
should be made available to the public by publication in the Document
Management System (DMS), keyed to the action that incorporates them.
MARPA notes that the stated purpose of the incorporated-by-reference
method is brevity, to keep from expanding the Federal Register
needlessly by publishing documents already in the hands of the affected
individuals; traditionally, ``affected individuals'' means aircraft
owners and operators, who are generally provided service information by
the manufacturer. MARPA adds that a new class of affected individuals
has emerged, since the majority of aircraft maintenance is now
performed by specialty shops instead of aircraft owners and operators.
MARPA notes that this new class includes maintenance and repair
organizations, component servicing and repair shops, parts purveyors
and distributors, and organizations manufacturing or servicing
alternatively certified parts under part 21 of the Federal Aviation
Regulations (14 CFR part 21), Sec. 21.303 (parts manufacturer
approval). MARPA adds that the concept of brevity is now nearly archaic
as documents exist more frequently in electronic format than on paper.
Therefore, MARPA asks that the service documents deemed essential to
the accomplishment of the NPRM be incorporated by reference into the
regulatory instrument, and published in the DMS.
We do not agree that documents should be incorporated by reference
during the NPRM phase of rulemaking. The Office of the Federal Register
(OFR) requires that documents that are necessary to accomplish the
requirements of the AD be incorporated by reference during the final
rule phase of rulemaking. This final rule incorporates by reference the
documents necessary for the accomplishment of the requirements mandated
by this AD. Further, we point out that while documents that are
incorporated by reference do become public information, they do not
lose their copyright protection. For that reason, we advise the public
to contact the manufacturer to obtain copies of the referenced service
information.
Additionally, we do not publish service documents in DMS. We are
currently reviewing our practice of publishing proprietary service
information. Once we have thoroughly examined all aspects of this
issue, and have made a final determination, we will consider whether
our current practice needs to be revised. However, we consider that to
delay this AD action for that reason would be inappropriate, since we
have determined that an unsafe condition exists and that the
requirements in this AD must be accomplished to ensure continued
safety. Therefore, we have not changed the AD in this regard.
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 as proposed.
Costs of Compliance
This AD affects about 227 airplanes of U.S. registry. The actions
take about 10 work hours per airplane, at an average labor rate of $80
per work hour. Based on these figures, the estimated cost of the AD for
U.S. operators is $181,600, or $800 per airplane.
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):
2006-22-07 Airbus: Amendment 39-14804. Docket No. FAA-2006-25221;
Directorate Identifier 2006-NM-122-AD.
Effective Date
(a) This AD becomes effective December 1, 2006.
Affected ADs
(b) None.
Applicability
(c) This AD applies to all Airbus Model A300 and A310 airplanes;
and all Airbus Model A300 B4-601, B4-603, B4-620, B4-622, B4-605R,
B4-622R, F4-605R, and F4-622R airplanes, and A300 C4-605R Variant F
airplanes; certificated in any category.
Unsafe Condition
(d) This AD results from fuel system reviews conducted by the
manufacturer. We are issuing this AD to prevent an ignition source,
which, in combination with flammable fuel vapors, could result in a
fuel tank explosion and consequent loss of the airplane.
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 following service bulletins, as
applicable:
(1) For Model A300 airplanes: Airbus Service Bulletin A300-24-
0102, including Appendix 01, dated December 15, 2005;
(2) For Model A310 airplanes: Airbus Service Bulletin A310-24-
2095, including Appendix 01, dated December 15, 2005; and
(3) For Model A300 B4-601, B4-603, B4-620, B4-622, B4-605R, B4-
622R, F4-605R, and F4-622R airplanes, and A300 C4-605R Variant F
airplanes: Airbus Service Bulletin A300-24-6092, including Appendix
01, dated December 15, 2005.
Inspections and Corrective Actions
(g) Within 44 months after the effective date of this AD,
perform detailed inspections for discrepancies of all electrical
bundles located in the leading and trailing edges of the wings, and
all applicable corrective actions, by doing all of the actions in
the service bulletin, except as provided by paragraph (h) of this
AD. All corrective actions must be done before further flight.
Note 1: For the purposes of this AD, a detailed inspection is:
``An intensive examination of a specific item, installation, or
assembly to detect damage, failure, or irregularity. Available
lighting is normally supplemented with a direct source of good
lighting at an intensity deemed appropriate. Inspection aids such as
mirror, magnifying lenses, etc., may be necessary. Surface cleaning
and elaborate procedures may be required.''
Exception to Corrective Action Instructions
(h) If inadequate clearance is found between any electrical wire
harness and adjacent components or structure: Before further flight,
correct the inadequate clearance using a method approved by either
the Manager, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane
Directorate, FAA; or the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) (or
its delegated agent).
Reporting
(i) Within 30 days after doing the inspections required by this
AD, or within 30 days after the effective date of the AD, whichever
is later: Submit a report of the findings (both positive and
negative) of the inspections required by paragraph (g) of this AD to
Airbus Engineering, c/o SE-E54, 1 Rond Point Maurice Bellonte, 31707
Blagnac Cedex, France. The report must include the airplane serial
number or registration number, the number of flight cycles and
flight hours on the airplane, the date of the inspection, the
location of the defect, the conditions found, and the type of
repair. Submitting Appendix 01 of the service bulletin to Airbus is
acceptable for compliance with this requirement. Under the
provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.),
the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has approved the
information collection requirements contained in this AD and has
assigned OMB Control Number 2120-0056.
Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)
(j)(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
(k) EASA airworthiness directive 2006-0076, dated April 3, 2006,
also addresses the subject of this AD.
Material Incorporated by Reference
(l) You must use Airbus Service Bulletin A300-24-0102, including
Appendix 01, dated December 15, 2005; Airbus Service Bulletin A310-
24-2095, including Appendix 01, dated December 15, 2005; or Airbus
Service Bulletin A300-24-6092, including Appendix 01, dated December
15, 2005; as applicable; to perform the actions that are required by
this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. The Director of the
Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of these
documents in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
Contact Airbus, 1 Rond Point Maurice Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex,
France, for a copy of this service information. You may review
copies at the Docket Management Facility, U.S. Department of
Transportation, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Room PL-401, Nassif
Building, Washington, DC; on the Internet at https://dms.dot.gov; or
at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For
information on the availability of this material at the NARA, call
(202) 741-6030, or go to https://www.archives.gov/federal_register/code_of_federal_regulations/ibr_locations.html.
Issued in Renton, Washington, on October 17, 2006.
Jeffrey E. Duven,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
[FR Doc. E6-17747 Filed 10-26-06; 8:45 am]
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