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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:
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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):
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2007–16–11 Fokker Services B.V.:
Amendment 39–15150. Docket No.
FAA–2007–28911; Directorate Identifier
2007–NM–002–AD.
Effective Date
(a) This AD becomes effective August 24,
2007.
Affected ADs
(b) None.
Applicability
(c) This AD applies to Fokker Model F27
Mark 050 airplanes, certificated in any
category; equipped with Dowty Type R.352
or R.410 series propellers.
Unsafe Condition
(d) This AD results from three events of
propeller blade de-icer assembly overshoes
(boots) debonding and detaching during
flight. This condition was caused by using
Minnesota Mining and Manufacture Co. (3M)
1300L adhesive to attach the boots to the
propeller blade. We are issuing this AD to
detect and correct boots attached with
defective adhesive, which could result in
debonding and separation of a boot from the
airplane, consequent reduced structural
integrity of the airplane, and possible injury
to passengers and crew.
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Compliance
(e) You are responsible for having the
actions required by this AD performed within
the compliance times specified, unless the
actions have already been done.
Identification of Affected Boots/Repetitive
Inspections/Replacement
(f) Within 30 days after the effective date
of this AD: Check the maintenance records to
determine whether 3M 1300L adhesive was
used to attach the de-icer assembly boots to
the propeller blades.
(1) If 3M 1300L adhesive was not used: No
further action is required by this paragraph.
(2) If 3M 1300L adhesive was used, or the
type of adhesive cannot be determined:
Within 650 flight hours, do a general visual
inspection for signs of lifting or bubbling of
the adhesive in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions of Dowty
Service Bulletin F50–61–158, including
Appendix 1, dated September 30, 2005.
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(i) If no signs of lifting or bubbling are
found: Repeat the inspection at intervals not
to exceed 650 flight hours.
(ii) If any signs of lifting or bubbling are
found: Before further flight, replace the
affected de-icer assembly boot in accordance
with Accomplishment Instructions of 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.’’
Parts Installation
(g) As of the effective date of this AD, no
person may use 3M 1300L adhesive to attach
a boot to the propeller blade, on any airplane.
Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs)
(h)(1) The Manager, International Branch,
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) To request a different method of
compliance or a different compliance time
for this AD, follow the procedures in 14 CFR
39.19. Before using any approved AMOC on
any airplane to which the AMOC applies,
notify your appropriate principal inspector
(PI) in the FAA Flight Standards District
Office (FSDO), or lacking a PI, your local
FSDO.
Related Information
(i) Dutch airworthiness directive NL–2005–
016, dated December 16, 2005, also addresses
the subject of this AD.
Material Incorporated by Reference
(j) You must use Dowty Service Bulletin
F50–61–158, including Appendix 1, dated
September 30, 2005, to perform the actions
that are required by this AD, unless the AD
specifies otherwise. The Director of the
Federal Register approved the incorporation
by reference of this document in accordance
with 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
Contact Fokker Services B.V., Technical
Services Dept., P.O. Box 231, 2150 AE
Nieuw-Vennep, the Netherlands, for a copy
of this service information. You may review
copies at the FAA, Transport Airplane
Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton,
Washington; or at the National Archives and
Records Administration (NARA). For
information on the availability of this
material at NARA, call 202–741–6030, or go
to: https://www.archives.gov/federal-register/
cfr/ibr-locations.html.
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Issued in Renton, Washington, on July 30,
2007.
Ali Bahrami,
Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate,
Aircraft Certification Service.
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BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2007–28017; Directorate
Identifier 2007–NM–005–AD; Amendment
39–15146; AD 2007–16–07]
RIN 2120–AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model
A310–203, A310–204, A310–222, A310–
304, A310–322, and A310–324
Airplanes
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)
originated 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:
* * * some structural areas have been
identified for which existing recommended
SB (service bulletin) needs to be rendered
mandatory.
As a consequence, and because it has been
shown that the torque applied to the tension
bolts connecting the beam (stringer 49) to the
forward and aft beam extension at FR11 and
FR17 may be insufficient, this AD renders
mandatory the replacement of those tension
bolts, in order to limit the risks of damage or
corrosion of the specified areas.
Damage or corrosion of the specified
areas could result in reduced structural
integrity of the airplane. We are issuing
this AD to require actions to correct the
unsafe condition on these products.
DATES: This AD becomes effective
September 13, 2007.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of a certain publication listed in this AD
as of September 13, 2007.
ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD
docket on the Internet at https://
dms.dot.gov or in person at the U.S.
Department of Transportation, Docket
Operations, M–30, West Building
Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200
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New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington,
DC.
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:
Streamlined Issuance of AD
The FAA is implementing a new
process for streamlining the issuance of
ADs related to MCAI. This 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
requirements. We also continue to meet
our technical decision-making
responsibilities to identify and correct
unsafe conditions on U.S.-certificated
products.
This AD references the MCAI and
related service information that we
considered in forming the engineering
basis to correct the unsafe condition.
The AD contains text copied from the
MCAI and for this reason might not
follow our plain language principles.
Discussion
We issued a notice of proposed
rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
part 39 to include an AD that would
apply to the specified products. That
NPRM was published in the Federal
Register on April 26, 2007 (72 FR
20785). That NPRM proposed to correct
an unsafe condition for the specified
products. The MCAI states:
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During the A310 life extension exercise
performed by Airbus, the Airlines
Representatives and the Airworthiness
Authorities, some structural areas have been
identified for which existing recommended
SB (service bulletin) needs to be rendered
mandatory.
As a consequence, and because it has been
shown that the torque applied to the tension
bolts connecting the beam (stringer 49) to the
forward and aft beam extension at FR11 and
FR17 may be insufficient, this AD renders
mandatory the replacement of those tension
bolts, in order to limit the risks of damage or
corrosion of the specified areas.
Damage or corrosion of the specified
areas could result in reduced structural
integrity of the airplane. You may obtain
further information by examining the
MCAI in the AD docket.
Comments
We gave the public the opportunity to
participate in developing this AD. We
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received no comments on the NPRM or
on the determination of the cost to the
public.
Conclusion
We reviewed the available data and
determined that air safety and the
public interest require adopting the AD
as proposed.
Differences Between This AD and the
MCAI or Service Information
We have reviewed the MCAI and
related service information and, in
general, agree with their substance. But
we might have found it necessary to use
different words from those in the MCAI
to ensure the AD is clear for U.S.
operators and is enforceable. In making
these changes, we do not intend to differ
substantively from the information
provided in the MCAI and related
service information.
We might also have required different
actions in this AD from those in the
MCAI in order to follow our FAA
policies. Any such differences are
highlighted in a NOTE within the AD.
Costs of Compliance
Based on the service information, we
estimate that this AD affects about 29
products of U.S. registry. We also
estimate that it will take about 9 workhours per product to comply with the
basic requirements of this AD. The
average labor rate is $80 per work-hour.
Required parts will cost about $886 per
product. Where the service information
lists required parts costs that are
covered under warranty, we have
assumed that there will be no charge for
these costs. As we do not control
warranty coverage for affected parties,
some parties may incur costs higher
than estimated here. Based on these
figures, we estimate the cost of this AD
on U.S. operators to be $46,574, or
$1,606 per product.
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
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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 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 this AD:
1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory
action’’ under Executive Order 12866;
2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the
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.
Examining the AD Docket
You may examine the AD docket on
the Internet at https://dms.dot.gov; or in
person at the Docket Operations office
between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday
through Friday, except Federal holidays.
The AD docket contains the NPRM, the
regulatory evaluation, any comments
received, and other information. The
street address for the Docket Operations
office (telephone (800) 647–5527) is in
the ADDRESSES section. Comments will
be available in the AD docket shortly
after receipt.
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
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 FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
the following new AD:
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2007–16–07 Airbus: Amendment 39–
15146. Docket No. FAA–2007–28017;
Directorate Identifier 2007–NM–005–AD.
Effective Date
(a) This airworthiness directive (AD)
becomes effective September 13, 2007.
(b) None.
Applicability
(c) This AD applies to Airbus Model A310–
203, A310–204, A310–222, A310–304, A310–
322, and A310–324 airplanes, certificated in
any category, manufacturing serial numbers
283 through 434 inclusive. Airplanes which
have received application of Airbus Service
Bulletin A310–53–2045 at original issue up
to Revision 05 are not affected by this AD.
Subject
(d) Fuselage.
Reason
(e) The mandatory continuing
airworthiness information (MCAI) states:
During the A310 life extension exercise
performed by Airbus, the Airlines
Representatives and the Airworthiness
Authorities, some structural areas have been
identified for which existing recommended
SB (service bulletin) needs to be rendered
mandatory.
As a consequence, and because it has been
shown that the torque applied to the tension
bolts connecting the beam (stringer 49) to the
forward and aft beam extension at FR11 and
FR17 may be insufficient, this AD renders
mandatory the replacement of those tension
bolts, in order to limit the risks of damage or
corrosion of the specified areas.
Damage or corrosion of the specified areas
could result in reduced structural integrity of
the airplane.
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Actions and Compliance
(f) Unless already done, do the following
actions at the applicable time specified in
paragraph (f)(1) or (f)(2) of this AD: Rework
the structure between frame 11 and frame 17
of the nose landing gear well of the fuselage
in accordance with the instructions of Airbus
Service Bulletin A310–53–2045, Revision 05,
dated July 20, 2006.
(1) For Model A310–300 airplanes: Prior to
accumulation of 35,000 total flight cycles
from first flight of the airplane, or within 30
days after the effective date of this AD,
whichever occurs later.
(2) For Model A310–200 airplanes: Prior to
the accumulation of 40,000 total flight cycles
from the first flight of the airplane, or within
30 days after the effective date of this AD,
whichever occurs later.
(3) Actions done before the effective date
of this AD in accordance with Airbus Service
Bulletin A310–53–2045, dated March 11,
1988; Revision 1, dated June 16, 1988;
Revision 2, dated September 7, 1988;
Revision 3, dated October 4, 1989; or
Revision 4, dated April 20, 1990; is
acceptable for compliance with the
requirements of this AD.
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Note: This AD differs from the MCAI and/
or service information as follows: No
differences.
Other FAA AD Provisions
Affected ADs
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FAA AD Differences
(g) The following provisions also apply to
this AD:
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs): The Manager, International
Branch, ANM–116, Transport Airplane
Directorate, FAA, has the authority to
approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested
using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19.
Send information to ATTN: 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. Before using
any AMOC approved in accordance with
§ 39.19 on any airplane to which the AMOC
applies, notify the appropriate principal
inspector (PI) in the FAA Flight Standards
District Office (FSDO), or lacking a PI, your
local FSDO.
(2) Airworthy Product: For any
requirement in this AD to obtain corrective
actions from a manufacturer or other source,
use these actions if they are FAA-approved.
Corrective actions are considered FAAapproved if they are approved by the State
of Design Authority (or their delegated
agent). You are required to assure the product
is airworthy before it is returned to service.
(3) Reporting Requirements: For any
reporting requirement in this AD, under the
provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act,
the Office of Management and Budget (OMB)
has approved the information collection
requirements and has assigned OMB Control
Number 2120–0056.
Related Information
(h) Refer to MCAI European Aviation
Safety Agency Airworthiness Directive 2006–
0367, dated December 5, 2006; and Airbus
Service Bulletin A310–53–2045, Revision 05,
dated July 20, 2006; for related information.
Material Incorporated by Reference
(i) You must use Airbus Service Bulletin
A310–53–2045, Revision 05, dated July 20,
2006, to do the actions required by this AD,
unless the AD specifies otherwise.
(1) The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference of
this service information under 5 U.S.C.
552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
(2) For service information identified in
this AD, contact Airbus, 1 Rond Point
Maurice Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex,
France.
(3) You may review copies at the FAA,
Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind
Avenue SW., Renton, Washington; or at the
National Archives and Records
Administration (NARA). For information on
the availability of this material at NARA, call
(202) 741–6030, or go to: https://
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibrlocations.html.
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Issued in Renton, Washington, on July 30,
2007.
Ali Bahrami,
Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate,
Aircraft Certification Service.
[FR Doc. E7–15414 Filed 8–8–07; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2005–22918; Directorate
Identifier 2005–NM–172–AD; Amendment
39–15143; AD 2007–16–04]
RIN 2120–AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model
A319–100 and A320–200 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 certain
Airbus Model A319–100 and A320–200
series airplanes. This AD requires
repetitive inspections of the wing-tank
fuel pumps, canisters, and wing fuel
tanks for detached identification labels,
and corrective action if necessary. This
AD also requires modification of the
fuel strainers at the fuel pump and
suction bypass intakes, which would
end the repetitive inspections. This AD
results from several incidents of
detached plastic identification labels
found floating in the wing fuel tanks.
We are issuing this AD to prevent
plastic identification labels being
ingested into the fuel pumps and
consequently entering the engine fuel
feed system, which could result in an
engine shutdown.
DATES: This AD becomes effective
September 13, 2007.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of certain publications listed in the AD
as of September 13, 2007.
ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD
docket on the Internet at https://
dms.dot.gov or in person at the U.S.
Department of Transportation, Docket
Operations, M–30, West Building
Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200
New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington,
DC.
Contact Airbus, 1 Rond Point Maurice
Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France,
for service information identified in this
AD.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tim
Dulin, Aerospace Engineer,
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2007-28017; Directorate Identifier 2007-NM-005-AD;
Amendment 39-15146; AD 2007-16-07]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A310-203, A310-204, A310-
222, A310-304, A310-322, and A310-324 Airplanes
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for the
products listed above. This AD results from mandatory continuing
airworthiness information (MCAI) originated 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:
* * * some structural areas have been identified for which
existing recommended SB (service bulletin) needs to be rendered
mandatory.
As a consequence, and because it has been shown that the torque
applied to the tension bolts connecting the beam (stringer 49) to
the forward and aft beam extension at FR11 and FR17 may be
insufficient, this AD renders mandatory the replacement of those
tension bolts, in order to limit the risks of damage or corrosion of
the specified areas.
Damage or corrosion of the specified areas could result in reduced
structural integrity of the airplane. We are issuing this AD to require
actions to correct the unsafe condition on these products.
DATES: This AD becomes effective September 13, 2007.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of September
13, 2007.
ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at https://
dms.dot.gov or in person at the U.S. Department of Transportation,
Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200
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New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC.
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:
Streamlined Issuance of AD
The FAA is implementing a new process for streamlining the issuance
of ADs related to MCAI. This 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 requirements. We also continue to meet our
technical decision-making responsibilities to identify and correct
unsafe conditions on U.S.-certificated products.
This AD references the MCAI and related service information that we
considered in forming the engineering basis to correct the unsafe
condition. The AD contains text copied from the MCAI and for this
reason might not follow our plain language principles.
Discussion
We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
part 39 to include an AD that would apply to the specified products.
That NPRM was published in the Federal Register on April 26, 2007 (72
FR 20785). That NPRM proposed to correct an unsafe condition for the
specified products. The MCAI states:
During the A310 life extension exercise performed by Airbus, the
Airlines Representatives and the Airworthiness Authorities, some
structural areas have been identified for which existing recommended
SB (service bulletin) needs to be rendered mandatory.
As a consequence, and because it has been shown that the torque
applied to the tension bolts connecting the beam (stringer 49) to
the forward and aft beam extension at FR11 and FR17 may be
insufficient, this AD renders mandatory the replacement of those
tension bolts, in order to limit the risks of damage or corrosion of
the specified areas.
Damage or corrosion of the specified areas could result in reduced
structural integrity of the airplane. You may obtain further
information by examining the MCAI in the AD docket.
Comments
We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing
this AD. We received no comments on the NPRM or on the determination of
the cost to the public.
Conclusion
We reviewed the available data and determined that air safety and
the public interest require adopting the AD as proposed.
Differences Between This AD and the MCAI or Service Information
We have reviewed the MCAI and related service information and, in
general, agree with their substance. But we might have found it
necessary to use different words from those in the MCAI to ensure the
AD is clear for U.S. operators and is enforceable. In making these
changes, we do not intend to differ substantively from the information
provided in the MCAI and related service information.
We might also have required different actions in this AD from those
in the MCAI in order to follow our FAA policies. Any such differences
are highlighted in a NOTE within the AD.
Costs of Compliance
Based on the service information, we estimate that this AD affects
about 29 products of U.S. registry. We also estimate that it will take
about 9 work-hours per product to comply with the basic requirements of
this AD. The average labor rate is $80 per work-hour. Required parts
will cost about $886 per product. Where the service information lists
required parts costs that are covered under warranty, we have assumed
that there will be no charge for these costs. As we do not control
warranty coverage for affected parties, some parties may incur costs
higher than estimated here. Based on these figures, we estimate the
cost of this AD on U.S. operators to be $46,574, or $1,606 per product.
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 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 this AD:
1. Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive Order
12866;
2. Is not a ``significant rule'' under the 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.
Examining the AD Docket
You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at https://
dms.dot.gov; or in person at the Docket Operations office between 9
a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD
docket contains the NPRM, the regulatory evaluation, any comments
received, and other information. The street address for the Docket
Operations office (telephone (800) 647-5527) is in the ADDRESSES
section. Comments will be available in the AD docket shortly after
receipt.
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 FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by adding the following new AD:
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2007-16-07 Airbus: Amendment 39-15146. Docket No. FAA-2007-28017;
Directorate Identifier 2007-NM-005-AD.
Effective Date
(a) This airworthiness directive (AD) becomes effective
September 13, 2007.
Affected ADs
(b) None.
Applicability
(c) This AD applies to Airbus Model A310-203, A310-204, A310-
222, A310-304, A310-322, and A310-324 airplanes, certificated in any
category, manufacturing serial numbers 283 through 434 inclusive.
Airplanes which have received application of Airbus Service Bulletin
A310-53-2045 at original issue up to Revision 05 are not affected by
this AD.
Subject
(d) Fuselage.
Reason
(e) The mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI)
states:
During the A310 life extension exercise performed by Airbus, the
Airlines Representatives and the Airworthiness Authorities, some
structural areas have been identified for which existing recommended
SB (service bulletin) needs to be rendered mandatory.
As a consequence, and because it has been shown that the torque
applied to the tension bolts connecting the beam (stringer 49) to
the forward and aft beam extension at FR11 and FR17 may be
insufficient, this AD renders mandatory the replacement of those
tension bolts, in order to limit the risks of damage or corrosion of
the specified areas.
Damage or corrosion of the specified areas could result in
reduced structural integrity of the airplane.
Actions and Compliance
(f) Unless already done, do the following actions at the
applicable time specified in paragraph (f)(1) or (f)(2) of this AD:
Rework the structure between frame 11 and frame 17 of the nose
landing gear well of the fuselage in accordance with the
instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A310-53-2045, Revision 05,
dated July 20, 2006.
(1) For Model A310-300 airplanes: Prior to accumulation of
35,000 total flight cycles from first flight of the airplane, or
within 30 days after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs
later.
(2) For Model A310-200 airplanes: Prior to the accumulation of
40,000 total flight cycles from the first flight of the airplane, or
within 30 days after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs
later.
(3) Actions done before the effective date of this AD in
accordance with Airbus Service Bulletin A310-53-2045, dated March
11, 1988; Revision 1, dated June 16, 1988; Revision 2, dated
September 7, 1988; Revision 3, dated October 4, 1989; or Revision 4,
dated April 20, 1990; is acceptable for compliance with the
requirements of this AD.
FAA AD Differences
Note: This AD differs from the MCAI and/or service information
as follows: No differences.
Other FAA AD Provisions
(g) The following provisions also apply to this AD:
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager,
International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA,
has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using
the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. Send information to ATTN: 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.
Before using any AMOC approved in accordance with Sec. 39.19 on any
airplane to which the AMOC applies, notify the appropriate principal
inspector (PI) in the FAA Flight Standards District Office (FSDO),
or lacking a PI, your local FSDO.
(2) Airworthy Product: For any requirement in this AD to obtain
corrective actions from a manufacturer or other source, use these
actions if they are FAA-approved. Corrective actions are considered
FAA-approved if they are approved by the State of Design Authority
(or their delegated agent). You are required to assure the product
is airworthy before it is returned to service.
(3) Reporting Requirements: For any reporting requirement in
this AD, under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act, the
Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has approved the information
collection requirements and has assigned OMB Control Number 2120-
0056.
Related Information
(h) Refer to MCAI European Aviation Safety Agency Airworthiness
Directive 2006-0367, dated December 5, 2006; and Airbus Service
Bulletin A310-53-2045, Revision 05, dated July 20, 2006; for related
information.
Material Incorporated by Reference
(i) You must use Airbus Service Bulletin A310-53-2045, Revision
05, dated July 20, 2006, to do the actions required by this AD,
unless the AD specifies otherwise.
(1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the
incorporation by reference of this service information under 5
U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
(2) For service information identified in this AD, contact
Airbus, 1 Rond Point Maurice Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France.
(3) You may review copies at the FAA, Transport Airplane
Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, Washington; or at the
National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For information
on the availability of this material at NARA, call (202) 741-6030,
or go to: https://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-
locations.html.
Issued in Renton, Washington, on July 30, 2007.
Ali Bahrami,
Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
[FR Doc. E7-15414 Filed 8-8-07; 8:45 am]
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