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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 Brazilian Airworthiness
Directive 2006–07–02, effective August 21,
2006, and EMBRAER Service Bulletin
145LEG–28–0016, Revision 01, dated June
27, 2005, for related information.
Material Incorporated by Reference
(i) You must use EMBRAER Service
Bulletin 145LEG–28–0016, Revision 01,
dated June 27, 2005, 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 Empresa Brasileira de
Aeronautica S.A. (EMBRAER), P.O. Box
343—CEP 12.225, Sa~o Jose dos Campos—
SP, Brazil.
(3) You may review copies at the FAA,
Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind
Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington; or at the
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Administration (NARA). For information on
the availability of this material at NARA, call
(202) 741–6030, or go to: https://
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5, 2007.
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Aircraft Certification Service.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2007–28663; Directorate
Identifier 2006–NM–223–AD; Amendment
39–15221; AD 2007–21–03]
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Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model
A300–600 Series Airplanes; and Model
A310 Series 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:
*
*
*
*
*
* * * the FAA set-up in January 1999 an
Ageing Transport Systems Rulemaking
Advisory Committee (ATSRAC) to investigate
the potential safety issues in aging aircraft as
a result of wear and degradation in their
operating systems.
Under this plan, all Holders of type
Certificates aircraft are required to conduct a
design review, to preclude the occurrence of
potential unsafe conditions as the aircraft
aged.
*
*
*
*
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The unsafe condition is degradation
of the fuel system, which could result in
loss of the airplane. We are issuing this
AD to require actions to correct the
unsafe condition on these products.
DATES: This AD becomes effective
November 20, 2007.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of certain publications listed in this AD
as of November 20, 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.
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.
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SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
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 July 10, 2007 (72 FR 37472).
That NPRM proposed to correct an
unsafe condition for the specified
products. The MCAI states:
* * * the FAA issued in July 1996 an
Aging Non-structural Systems plan to
address the White House Commission an
Aviation Safety and Security (WHCSS)
report.
To help fulfill the actions specified in this
Aging Systems plan, the FAA set-up in
January 1999 an Ageing Transport Systems
Rulemaking Advisory Committee (ATSRAC)
to investigate the potential safety issues in
aging aircraft as a result of wear and
degradation in their operating systems.
Under this plan, all Holders of type
Certificates aircraft are required to conduct a
design review, to preclude the occurrence of
potential unsafe conditions as the aircraft
aged.
Further to AIRBUS investigations on this
subject, corrected measures intended to
improve the design of A310 and A300–600
fleet against potential unsafe conditions as
the aircraft aged, are rendered mandatory by
this AD.
The unsafe condition is degradation
of the fuel system, which could result in
loss of the airplane. The corrective
actions include:
• Modify emergency power electrical
routing.
• Inspect certain wire routes and do
necessary corrective action (repair
chafed or burned wiring, damaged
clamps, and introduce self-vulcanizing
silicone tape for wrapping the cable
bundle at each clamping position).
• Secure electrical routing.
• Relocate temperature sensors and
modify wires.
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
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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 193
products of U.S. registry. We estimate
that it takes about 267 work hours per
product to comply with this AD. The
average labor rate is $80 per work-hour.
Required parts cost about $17,637 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
to be $7,526,421, or $38,997 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.
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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
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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:
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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 FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
the following new AD:
I
2007–21–03 Airbus: Amendment 39–15221.
Docket No. FAA–2007–28663;
Directorate Identifier 2006–NM–223–AD.
Effective Date
(a) This airworthiness directive (AD)
becomes effective November 20, 2007.
Affected ADs
(b) None.
Applicability
(c) This AD applies to Airbus Model A300–
600 series airplanes; and Model A310 series
airplanes; certificated in any category; all
certified models, all serial numbers.
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(d) Electrical Power, Hydraulic Power, and
Pneumatic.
Reason
(e) The mandatory continuing
airworthiness information (MCAI) states:
* * * the FAA issued in July 1996 an
Aging Non-structural Systems plan to
address the White House Commission an
Aviation Safety and Security (WHCSS)
report.
To help fulfill the actions specified in this
Aging Systems plan, the FAA set-up in
January 1999 an Ageing Transport Systems
Rulemaking Advisory Committee (ATSRAC)
to investigate the potential safety issues in
aging aircraft as a result of wear and
degradation in their operating systems.
Under this plan, all Holders of type
Certificates aircraft are required to conduct a
design review, to preclude the occurrence of
potential unsafe conditions as the aircraft
aged.
Further to AIRBUS investigations on this
subject, corrected measures intended to
improve the design of A310 and A300–600
fleet against potential unsafe conditions as
the aircraft aged, are rendered mandatory by
this AD.
The unsafe condition is degradation of the
fuel system, which could result in loss of the
airplane. The corrective actions include:
Modify emergency power electrical routing;
inspect certain wire routes and do necessary
corrective action (repair chafed or burned
wiring, damaged clamps, and introduce selfvulcanizing silicone tape for wrapping the
cable bundle at each clamping position);
secure electrical routing; and relocate
temperature sensors and modify wires.
Actions and Compliance
(f) Unless already done, do the following
actions.
(1) For Model A310 series airplanes,
having received Airbus Modification 05911
and/or Airbus Modification 05910, or having
received application of Airbus Service
Bulletin A310–24–2014 or A310–24–2099 in
service; and Model A300–600 series
airplanes having received in production
Airbus Modification 06213, or having
received application of Airbus Service
Bulletin A300–24–6008 (Airbus Modification
06214) in service; except airplanes on which
Airbus Modification 10510 has been
embodied in production or airplanes on
which Airbus Service Bulletin A310–24–
2056, dated June 8, 1993; Revision 1, dated
November 28, 1994; or Revision 02, dated
June 9, 2006; or Airbus Service Bulletin
A300–24–6045, dated June 8, 1993; Revision
1, dated June 2, 1994; Revision 2, dated
August 11, 1994; Revision 3, dated November
28, 1994; Revision 4, dated May 5, 1995; or
Revision 05, dated June 9, 2006; has been
embodied in service: Within 36 months after
the effective date of this AD, modify the
emergency power electrical routing under
floor at pressure seal interface plates between
FR (frame) 52 and FR53, in accordance with
the instructions given in Airbus Service
Bulletin A310–24–2056, Revision 02, dated
June 9, 2006; or A300–24–6045, Revision 05,
dated June 9, 2006; as applicable.
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(2) For Model A310 series airplanes,
manufacturing serial number (MSN) 0162 up
to 0706 included, and Model A300–600
series airplanes, MSN 0252 up to 0794
included; except airplanes on which the onetime detailed visual inspection in accordance
with Airbus Service Bulletin A310–24–2079,
dated March 28, 2000; or Revision 01, dated
April 27, 2006; or Airbus Service Bulletin
A300–24–6069, dated March 28, 2000; or
Revision 01, dated April 27, 2006; has been
performed in service: Within 36 months after
the effective date of this AD, perform a onetime detailed visual inspection of the
electrical routes 1P and 2P between the rear
panel 120VU (volt unit) and the circuit
breaker panel 800VU located in the forward
compartment and in case of finding, before
further flight, repair chafed or burned wiring,
damaged clamps and introduce selfvulcanizing silicone tape for wrapping the
cable bundle of each clamping position, in
accordance with the instructions given in
Airbus Service Bulletin A310–24–2079,
Revision 01, dated April 27, 2006; or Airbus
Service Bulletin A300–24–6069, Revision 01,
dated April 27, 2006; as applicable.
(3) For Model A310 series airplanes,
equipped with Eaton (formerly Vickers)
electrical pumps, except airplanes on which
Airbus Modification 10017 has been
embodied in production or airplanes on
which Airbus Service Bulletin A310–29–
2036, dated August 10, 1992; Revision 1,
dated December 16, 1992; Revision 2, dated
September 20, 1993; or Revision 03, dated
June 9, 2006; have been embodied in service:
Within 36 months after the effective date of
this AD, secure the electrical routing 1P, 2P,
and the hydraulic line running to pump
11GE, in the hydraulic bay at FR54 by
changing the routes and by adding a spacer
and a clamp to prevent any chafing between
them, in accordance with the instructions
given in Airbus Service Bulletin A310–29–
2036, Revision 03, dated June 9, 2006.
(4) For Model A310 series airplanes, except
airplanes on which Airbus Modification
06447 has been embodied in production or
airplanes on which Airbus Service Bulletin
A310–36–2010, Revision 2, dated September
26, 1989; or Revision 03, dated May 24, 2006;
have been embodied in service: Within 36
months after the effective date of this AD,
relocate the temperature sensors and modify
the associated wires in accordance with the
instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A310–
36–2010, Revision 03, dated May 24, 2006.
(5) Actions done before the effective date
of this AD in accordance with any applicable
service bulletin in Table 1 of this AD are
acceptable for compliance with the
corresponding provisions of paragraph (f) of
this AD.
TABLE 1.—ACCEPTABLE EARLIER REVISIONS OF SERVICE BULLETINS
Airbus service bulletin
Revision level
A300–24–6045 .................................................................
Original ............................................................................
1 .......................................................................................
2 .......................................................................................
3 .......................................................................................
4 .......................................................................................
Original ............................................................................
Original ............................................................................
1 .......................................................................................
Original ............................................................................
1 .......................................................................................
2 .......................................................................................
2 .......................................................................................
A300–24–6069 .................................................................
A310–24–2056 .................................................................
A310–24–2079 .................................................................
A310–29–2036 .................................................................
A310–36–2010 .................................................................
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, Transport Airplane Directorate,
FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton,
Washington; telephone (425) 227–1622; fax
(425) 227–1149. 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.
(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
Date
June 8, 1993.
June 2, 1994.
August 11, 1994.
November 28, 1994.
May 5, 1995.
March 28, 2000.
June 8, 1993.
November 28, 1994.
March 28, 2000.
December 16, 1992.
September 20, 1993.
September 26, 1989.
(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 EASA Airworthiness
Directive 2006–0285R1, dated November 13,
2006, and the Airbus Service Bulletins in
Table 2 of this AD for related information.
TABLE 2.—AIRBUS SERVICE BULLETINS
Revision
level
Service bulletin
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A300–24–6045
A300–24–6069
A310–24–2056
A310–24–2079
A310–29–2036
A310–36–2010
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Material Incorporated by Reference
(i) You must use the service information
specified in Table 3 of this AD to do the
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actions required by this AD, unless the AD
specifies otherwise. Airbus Service Bulletin
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Date
June 9, 2006.
April 27, 2006.
June 9, 2006.
April 27, 2006.
June 9, 2006.
May 24, 2006.
A310–24–2014, Revision 7, dated January 17,
1990, contains the following effective pages:
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Revision level
shown on page
Page number
1, 687–688, 858, 946, 1067–1068 ......................................................................................................
2–2a, 8a–9, 11–16, 19–20, 671–686, 689–690, 692, 694, 696, 698–699, 701–704, 707–710,
714–715, 717–720, 724–729, 732–752, 754–834, 837–849, 851–852, 855–857, 859–860, 863–
874, 877–882, 885–896, 903–928, 937–945, 947–980, 987–990, 993–994, 997–1004, 1007–
1016, 1023–1024, 1027–1030, 1033–1058, 1061–1062, 1065–1066, 1069–1082, 1085–1086,
1089–1100, 1103–1112, 1115–1116, 1118–1119, 1122–1127, 1129–1131.
3–7, 10, 17–18, 21, 23–92, 95–102, 109–117, 119–122, 124–127, 129–131, 134–135, 137–140,
142, 145–146, 149–151, 154–168, 172–174, 176–177a, 177f, 178–264, 266, 268, 270, 273–
276, 279–282, 287–292, 294, 303–322, 325–327, 329–335, 337–358, 361–362, 365–374, 377–
395, 397–408, 411–432, 435–436, 439–446, 451–454, 457–458, 467–472, 477–478, 487–494,
497–504, 511–514, 517–522, 525–528, 533–542, 551–560, 563–572, 577–580, 583–608, 611–
612, 614–616.
8, 103–104, 106–107, 133, 136, 141, 143–144, 152, 169–171, 175, 177c–177e, 265, 271–272,
277–278, 285–286, 293, 295–300, 323–324, 328, 359–360, 363–364, 409–410, 447–450, 461–
464, 473–476, 495–496, 505–506, 547–550, 573–574, 609–610, 613, 617–659, 662, 664–670.
22, 93–94a, 105, 108, 118, 123, 128, 132, 147–148, 153–153b, 177b, 177g–177k, 267, 269,
283–284, 301–302, 336–336b, 375–376, 396, 433–434, 437–438, 455–456, 459–460, 465–
466, 479–486, 507–510, 515–516, 523–524, 529–532, 543–546, 561–562, 575–576, 581–582,
660–661, 663.
691, 693, 695, 697, 700, 705–706, 711–713, 716, 721–723, 730–731, 753, 835–836, 850, 853–
854, 861–862a, 875–876, 883–884, 897–902, 929–936, 981–986, 991–992, 995–996, 1005–
1006, 1017–1022, 1025–1026, 1031–1032, 1059–1060, 1063–1064, 1083–1084, 1087–1088,
1101–1102, 1113–1114, 1117, 1120–1121, 1128.
(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
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Date shown on page
7
5
January 17, 1990.
November 20, 1989.
2
September 22, 1986.
3
January 22, 1987.
4
March 30, 1987.
6
March 28, 1989.
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.
TABLE 3.—MATERIAL INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE
Revision
level
Airbus service bulletin
A300–24–6045 ..........................................................................................................................................
A300–24–6069 ..........................................................................................................................................
A310–24–2014 ..........................................................................................................................................
A310–24–2056 ..........................................................................................................................................
A310–24–2079 ..........................................................................................................................................
A310–24–2099, including Appendices A, B, and C .................................................................................
A310–29–2036 ..........................................................................................................................................
A310–36–2010 ..........................................................................................................................................
Issued in Renton, Washington, on
September 21, 2007.
Ali Bahrami,
Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate,
Aircraft Certification Service.
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Procedures; Miscellaneous
Amendments
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
AGENCY:
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ACTION:
Final rule.
SUMMARY: This rule amends Standard
Instrument Approach Procedures
(SIAPs) for operations at certain
airports. These regulatory actions are
needed because of changes in the
National Airspace System, such as the
commissioning of new navigational
facilities, adding of new obstacles, or
changing air traffic requirements. These
changes are designed to provide safe
and efficient use of the navigable
airspace and to promote safe flight
operations under instrument flight rules
at the affected airports.
DATES: This rule is effective October 16,
2007. The compliance date for each
SIAP is specified in the amendatory
provisions.
The incorporation by reference of
certain publications listed in the
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Date
June 9, 2006.
April 27, 2006.
January 17, 1990.
June 9, 2006.
April 27, 2006.
October 4, 2006.
June 9, 2006.
May 24, 2006.
regulations is approved by the Director
of the Federal Register as of October 16,
2007.
ADDRESSES: Availability of matter
incorporated by reference in the
amendment is as follows:
For Examination—
1. FAA Rules Docket, FAA
Headquarters Building, 800
Independence Avenue, SW.,
Washington, DC 20591;
2. The FAA Regional Office of the
region in which the affected airport is
located;
3. The National Flight Procedures
Office, 6500 South MacArthur Blvd.,
Oklahoma City, OK 73169 or,
4. 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.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2007-28663; Directorate Identifier 2006-NM-223-AD;
Amendment 39-15221; AD 2007-21-03]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A300-600 Series Airplanes;
and Model A310 Series 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:
* * * * *
* * * the FAA set-up in January 1999 an Ageing Transport Systems
Rulemaking Advisory Committee (ATSRAC) to investigate the potential
safety issues in aging aircraft as a result of wear and degradation
in their operating systems.
Under this plan, all Holders of type Certificates aircraft are
required to conduct a design review, to preclude the occurrence of
potential unsafe conditions as the aircraft aged.
* * * * *
The unsafe condition is degradation of the fuel system, which could
result in loss of the airplane. We are issuing this AD to require
actions to correct the unsafe condition on these products.
DATES: This AD becomes effective November 20, 2007.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of certain publications listed in this AD as of November 20,
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.
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:
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 July 10, 2007 (72 FR
37472). That NPRM proposed to correct an unsafe condition for the
specified products. The MCAI states:
* * * the FAA issued in July 1996 an Aging Non-structural
Systems plan to address the White House Commission an Aviation
Safety and Security (WHCSS) report.
To help fulfill the actions specified in this Aging Systems
plan, the FAA set-up in January 1999 an Ageing Transport Systems
Rulemaking Advisory Committee (ATSRAC) to investigate the potential
safety issues in aging aircraft as a result of wear and degradation
in their operating systems.
Under this plan, all Holders of type Certificates aircraft are
required to conduct a design review, to preclude the occurrence of
potential unsafe conditions as the aircraft aged.
Further to AIRBUS investigations on this subject, corrected
measures intended to improve the design of A310 and A300-600 fleet
against potential unsafe conditions as the aircraft aged, are
rendered mandatory by this AD.
The unsafe condition is degradation of the fuel system, which could
result in loss of the airplane. The corrective actions include:
Modify emergency power electrical routing.
Inspect certain wire routes and do necessary corrective
action (repair chafed or burned wiring, damaged clamps, and introduce
self-vulcanizing silicone tape for wrapping the cable bundle at each
clamping position).
Secure electrical routing.
Relocate temperature sensors and modify wires.
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
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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 193 products of U.S. registry. We estimate that it takes about
267 work hours per product to comply with this AD. The average labor
rate is $80 per work-hour. Required parts cost about $17,637 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 to be
$7,526,421, or $38,997 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
0
Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator,
the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows:
PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES
0
1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows:
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
Sec. 39.13 [Amended]
0
2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by adding the following new AD:
2007-21-03 Airbus: Amendment 39-15221. Docket No. FAA-2007-28663;
Directorate Identifier 2006-NM-223-AD.
Effective Date
(a) This airworthiness directive (AD) becomes effective November
20, 2007.
Affected ADs
(b) None.
Applicability
(c) This AD applies to Airbus Model A300-600 series airplanes;
and Model A310 series airplanes; certificated in any category; all
certified models, all serial numbers.
Subjects
(d) Electrical Power, Hydraulic Power, and Pneumatic.
Reason
(e) The mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI)
states:
* * * the FAA issued in July 1996 an Aging Non-structural
Systems plan to address the White House Commission an Aviation
Safety and Security (WHCSS) report.
To help fulfill the actions specified in this Aging Systems
plan, the FAA set-up in January 1999 an Ageing Transport Systems
Rulemaking Advisory Committee (ATSRAC) to investigate the potential
safety issues in aging aircraft as a result of wear and degradation
in their operating systems.
Under this plan, all Holders of type Certificates aircraft are
required to conduct a design review, to preclude the occurrence of
potential unsafe conditions as the aircraft aged.
Further to AIRBUS investigations on this subject, corrected
measures intended to improve the design of A310 and A300-600 fleet
against potential unsafe conditions as the aircraft aged, are
rendered mandatory by this AD.
The unsafe condition is degradation of the fuel system, which
could result in loss of the airplane. The corrective actions
include: Modify emergency power electrical routing; inspect certain
wire routes and do necessary corrective action (repair chafed or
burned wiring, damaged clamps, and introduce self-vulcanizing
silicone tape for wrapping the cable bundle at each clamping
position); secure electrical routing; and relocate temperature
sensors and modify wires.
Actions and Compliance
(f) Unless already done, do the following actions.
(1) For Model A310 series airplanes, having received Airbus
Modification 05911 and/or Airbus Modification 05910, or having
received application of Airbus Service Bulletin A310-24-2014 or
A310-24-2099 in service; and Model A300-600 series airplanes having
received in production Airbus Modification 06213, or having received
application of Airbus Service Bulletin A300-24-6008 (Airbus
Modification 06214) in service; except airplanes on which Airbus
Modification 10510 has been embodied in production or airplanes on
which Airbus Service Bulletin A310-24-2056, dated June 8, 1993;
Revision 1, dated November 28, 1994; or Revision 02, dated June 9,
2006; or Airbus Service Bulletin A300-24-6045, dated June 8, 1993;
Revision 1, dated June 2, 1994; Revision 2, dated August 11, 1994;
Revision 3, dated November 28, 1994; Revision 4, dated May 5, 1995;
or Revision 05, dated June 9, 2006; has been embodied in service:
Within 36 months after the effective date of this AD, modify the
emergency power electrical routing under floor at pressure seal
interface plates between FR (frame) 52 and FR53, in accordance with
the instructions given in Airbus Service Bulletin A310-24-2056,
Revision 02, dated June 9, 2006; or A300-24-6045, Revision 05, dated
June 9, 2006; as applicable.
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(2) For Model A310 series airplanes, manufacturing serial number
(MSN) 0162 up to 0706 included, and Model A300-600 series airplanes,
MSN 0252 up to 0794 included; except airplanes on which the one-time
detailed visual inspection in accordance with Airbus Service
Bulletin A310-24-2079, dated March 28, 2000; or Revision 01, dated
April 27, 2006; or Airbus Service Bulletin A300-24-6069, dated March
28, 2000; or Revision 01, dated April 27, 2006; has been performed
in service: Within 36 months after the effective date of this AD,
perform a one-time detailed visual inspection of the electrical
routes 1P and 2P between the rear panel 120VU (volt unit) and the
circuit breaker panel 800VU located in the forward compartment and
in case of finding, before further flight, repair chafed or burned
wiring, damaged clamps and introduce self-vulcanizing silicone tape
for wrapping the cable bundle of each clamping position, in
accordance with the instructions given in Airbus Service Bulletin
A310-24-2079, Revision 01, dated April 27, 2006; or Airbus Service
Bulletin A300-24-6069, Revision 01, dated April 27, 2006; as
applicable.
(3) For Model A310 series airplanes, equipped with Eaton
(formerly Vickers) electrical pumps, except airplanes on which
Airbus Modification 10017 has been embodied in production or
airplanes on which Airbus Service Bulletin A310-29-2036, dated
August 10, 1992; Revision 1, dated December 16, 1992; Revision 2,
dated September 20, 1993; or Revision 03, dated June 9, 2006; have
been embodied in service: Within 36 months after the effective date
of this AD, secure the electrical routing 1P, 2P, and the hydraulic
line running to pump 11GE, in the hydraulic bay at FR54 by changing
the routes and by adding a spacer and a clamp to prevent any chafing
between them, in accordance with the instructions given in Airbus
Service Bulletin A310-29-2036, Revision 03, dated June 9, 2006.
(4) For Model A310 series airplanes, except airplanes on which
Airbus Modification 06447 has been embodied in production or
airplanes on which Airbus Service Bulletin A310-36-2010, Revision 2,
dated September 26, 1989; or Revision 03, dated May 24, 2006; have
been embodied in service: Within 36 months after the effective date
of this AD, relocate the temperature sensors and modify the
associated wires in accordance with the instructions of Airbus
Service Bulletin A310-36-2010, Revision 03, dated May 24, 2006.
(5) Actions done before the effective date of this AD in
accordance with any applicable service bulletin in Table 1 of this
AD are acceptable for compliance with the corresponding provisions
of paragraph (f) of this AD.
Table 1.--Acceptable Earlier Revisions of Service Bulletins
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Airbus service bulletin Revision level Date
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A300-24-6045........................... Original.................. June 8, 1993.
1......................... June 2, 1994.
2......................... August 11, 1994.
3......................... November 28, 1994.
4......................... May 5, 1995.
A300-24-6069........................... Original.................. March 28, 2000.
A310-24-2056........................... Original.................. June 8, 1993.
1......................... November 28, 1994.
A310-24-2079........................... Original.................. March 28, 2000.
A310-29-2036........................... 1......................... December 16, 1992.
2......................... September 20, 1993.
A310-36-2010........................... 2......................... September 26, 1989.
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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,
Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton,
Washington; telephone (425) 227-1622; fax (425) 227-1149. 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.
(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 EASA Airworthiness Directive 2006-0285R1,
dated November 13, 2006, and the Airbus Service Bulletins in Table 2
of this AD for related information.
Table 2.--Airbus Service Bulletins
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Revision
Service bulletin level Date
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A300-24-6045................................... 05 June 9, 2006.
A300-24-6069................................... 01 April 27, 2006.
A310-24-2056................................... 02 June 9, 2006.
A310-24-2079................................... 01 April 27, 2006.
A310-29-2036................................... 03 June 9, 2006.
A310-36-2010................................... 03 May 24, 2006.
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Material Incorporated by Reference
(i) You must use the service information specified in Table 3 of
this AD to do the actions required by this AD, unless the AD
specifies otherwise. Airbus Service Bulletin A310-24-2014, Revision
7, dated January 17, 1990, contains the following effective pages:
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Revision level
Page number shown on page Date shown on page
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1, 687-688, 858, 946, 1067-1068.............. 7 January 17, 1990.
2-2a, 8a-9, 11-16, 19-20, 671-686, 689-690, 5 November 20, 1989.
692, 694, 696, 698-699, 701-704, 707-710,
714-715, 717-720, 724-729, 732-752, 754-834,
837-849, 851-852, 855-857, 859-860, 863-874,
877-882, 885-896, 903-928, 937-945, 947-980,
987-990, 993-994, 997-1004, 1007-1016, 1023-
1024, 1027-1030, 1033-1058, 1061-1062, 1065-
1066, 1069-1082, 1085-1086, 1089-1100, 1103-
1112, 1115-1116, 1118-1119, 1122-1127, 1129-
1131.
3-7, 10, 17-18, 21, 23-92, 95-102, 109-117, 2 September 22, 1986.
119-122, 124-127, 129-131, 134-135, 137-140,
142, 145-146, 149-151, 154-168, 172-174, 176-
177a, 177f, 178-264, 266, 268, 270, 273-276,
279-282, 287-292, 294, 303-322, 325-327, 329-
335, 337-358, 361-362, 365-374, 377-395, 397-
408, 411-432, 435-436, 439-446, 451-454, 457-
458, 467-472, 477-478, 487-494, 497-504, 511-
514, 517-522, 525-528, 533-542, 551-560, 563-
572, 577-580, 583-608, 611-612, 614-616.
8, 103-104, 106-107, 133, 136, 141, 143-144, 3 January 22, 1987.
152, 169-171, 175, 177c-177e, 265, 271-272,
277-278, 285-286, 293, 295-300, 323-324,
328, 359-360, 363-364, 409-410, 447-450, 461-
464, 473-476, 495-496, 505-506, 547-550, 573-
574, 609-610, 613, 617-659, 662, 664-670.
22, 93-94a, 105, 108, 118, 123, 128, 132, 147- 4 March 30, 1987.
148, 153-153b, 177b, 177g-177k, 267, 269,
283-284, 301-302, 336-336b, 375-376, 396,
433-434, 437-438, 455-456, 459-460, 465-466,
479-486, 507-510, 515-516, 523-524, 529-532,
543-546, 561-562, 575-576, 581-582, 660-661,
663.
691, 693, 695, 697, 700, 705-706, 711-713, 6 March 28, 1989.
716, 721-723, 730-731, 753, 835-836, 850,
853-854, 861-862a, 875-876, 883-884, 897-
902, 929-936, 981-986, 991-992, 995-996,
1005-1006, 1017-1022, 1025-1026, 1031-1032,
1059-1060, 1063-1064, 1083-1084, 1087-1088,
1101-1102, 1113-1114, 1117, 1120-1121, 1128.
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(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.
Table 3.--Material Incorporated by Reference
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Revision
Airbus service bulletin level Date
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A300-24-6045................................... 05 June 9, 2006.
A300-24-6069................................... 01 April 27, 2006.
A310-24-2014................................... 7 January 17, 1990.
A310-24-2056................................... 02 June 9, 2006.
A310-24-2079................................... 01 April 27, 2006.
A310-24-2099, including Appendices A, B, and C. 01 October 4, 2006.
A310-29-2036................................... 03 June 9, 2006.
A310-36-2010................................... 03 May 24, 2006.
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Issued in Renton, Washington, on September 21, 2007.
Ali Bahrami,
Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
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