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§ 39.13
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[Amended]
2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
the following new AD:
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2009–14–11 Turbomeca S.A.: Amendment
39–15961. Docket No. FAA–2009–0330;
Directorate Identifier 2008–NE–43–AD.
Effective Date
(a) This airworthiness directive (AD)
becomes effective August 19, 2009.
Affected ADs
(b) None.
Applicability
(c) This AD applies to Turbomeca S.A.
ARRIUS 2F turboshaft engines with P3 air
pipe, part number 0319719180, installed.
These engines are installed on, but not
limited to, Eurocopter EC120B helicopters.
Reason
(d) Rubs between the pipe and the
bulkhead may lead to premature wearing and
finally rupture of the P3 air pipe. The loss
of P3 air pressure would then force the fuel
control system to idle which could have a
detrimental effect in critical phases of flight.
We are issuing this AD to prevent an
uncommanded power loss, which could
result in an emergency autorotation landing
or accident.
Actions and Compliance
(e) Unless already done, do the following
actions within 100 operating hours after the
effective date of this AD. Use paragraphs
2.B.(1) through 2.C.(2) of Turbomeca
Mandatory Service Bulletin No. 319 75 4810,
dated May 14, 2008.
(1) Visually inspect P3 air pipe (first
section) and RH rear half-wall.
(2) Inspect play between P3 air pipe (first
section) and RH rear half-wall.
(3) Replace P3 air pipe (first section) if any
damage is found.
(4) Readjust the first section of the P3 air
pipe if the inspected clearance is found to be
not compliant.
(5) If the play after readjusting the first
section of the P3 air pipe is still less than 0.5
mm, repeat paragraphs (e)(1) through (e)(4) of
this AD within intervals of 100 hours timesince-last inspection.
(6) Replace RH rear half-wall if any damage
is found.
FAA AD Differences
(f) None.
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Other FAA AD Provisions
(g) Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs): The Manager, Engine Certification
Office, FAA, has the authority to approve
AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the
procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19.
Related Information
(h) Refer to MCAI EASA Airworthiness
Directive 2008–0134R1, dated February 17,
2009, and Turbomeca S.A. Mandatory
Service Bulletin No. 319 75 4810, dated May
14, 2008, for related information. Contact
Turbomeca, 40220 Tarnos, France; telephone
33 (0)5 59 74 40 00; telex 570 042; fax 33 (0)5
59 74 45 15, for a copy of this service
information.
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(i) Contact James Lawrence, Aerospace
Engineer, Engine Certification Office, FAA,
Engine and Propeller Directorate, 12 New
England Executive Park, Burlington, MA
01803; e-mail: james.lawrence@faa.gov;
telephone (781) 238–7176; fax (781) 238–
7199, for more information about this AD.
Material Incorporated by Reference
(j) You must use Turbomeca Mandatory
Service Bulletin No. 319 75 4810, dated May
14, 2008 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 Turbomeca, 40220 Tarnos,
France; telephone 33 (0)5 59 74 40 00; telex
570 042; fax 33 (0)5 59 74 45 15.
(3) You may review copies at the FAA,
New England Region, 12 New England
Executive Park, Burlington, MA; 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.
located at L (level) 53, resulting in a number
of short-circuits. This harness contains cables
for lighting, plugs, loudspeakers and oxygen
controls and indications.
This condition, if not corrected, could lead
to the short circuit of wires dedicated to
oxygen, which, in case of emergency, could
result in a large number of passenger oxygen
masks (up to 32% of all seats) not being
supplied with oxygen, possibly causing
personal injuries.
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
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We are issuing this AD to require
actions to correct the unsafe condition
on these products.
DATES: This AD becomes effective
August 19, 2009.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of certain publications listed in this AD
as of August 19, 2009.
ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD
docket on the Internet at https://
www.regulations.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:
Vladimir Ulyanov, Aerospace Engineer,
International Branch, ANM–116,
Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA,
1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton,
Washington 98057–3356; telephone
(425) 227–1138; fax (425) 227–1149.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Federal Aviation Administration
Discussion
Issued in Burlington, Massachusetts, on
June 30, 2009.
Francis A. Favara,
Manager, Engine and Propeller Directorate,
Aircraft Certification Service.
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BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2009–0137; Directorate
Identifier 2008–NM–201–AD; Amendment
39–15967; AD 2009–15–04]
RIN 2120–AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model
A330–200 and –300, and A340–200 and
–300 Series Airplanes
AGENCY: Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Final rule.
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:
Several reports have been received from
A330 and A340 operators concerning chafing
of the electrical harness behind the lavatory,
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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 February 23, 2009 (74 FR
8036). That NPRM proposed to correct
an unsafe condition for the specified
products. The MCAI states:
Several reports have been received from
A330 and A340 operators concerning chafing
of the electrical harness behind the lavatory,
located at L (level) 53, resulting in a number
of short-circuits. This harness contains cables
for lighting, plugs, loudspeakers and oxygen
controls and indications.
This condition, if not corrected, could lead
to the short circuit of wires dedicated to
oxygen, which, in case of emergency, could
result in a large number of passenger oxygen
masks (up to 32% of all seats) not being
supplied with oxygen, possibly causing
personal injuries.
For the reasons described above, AD 2008–
0154 was issued to require a wiring
modification of the affected harnesses on
right and left sides of the passenger
compartment between frames (FR) 39.1 and
39.2 and between FR 53.3 and 53.4, on premodification 48825 aircraft (i.e. nonenhanced cabin).
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Since that AD was issued, it has been
found that due to discrepancies in the
referenced Airbus Service Bulletin (SB) at
original issue, the modification should have
been mandated at Revision 1 of the SB, rather
than indicating that application of the SB at
original issue is acceptable.
For that reason, this EASA (European
Aviation Safety Agency) AD retains the
requirements of EASA AD 2008–0154, which
is superseded, amends the requirement to
specify that the SB must be accomplished at
Revision 1 and that for aircraft on which the
SB at original issue has already been
accomplished, additional work must be done.
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The modification includes rerouting the
affected electrical harnesses and
replacing certain wiring mounts and
brackets in the passenger compartment.
For all airplanes, additional work is
required. The additional work includes
interchanging certain fixed brackets and
modifying certain wiring routing. You
may obtain further information by
examining the MCAI in the AD docket.
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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.
Actions Since the NPRM Was Issued
We have received revisions to the
service information specified in the
NPRM. Airbus issued Mandatory
Service Bulletin A330–92–3066,
Revision 02, dated March 19, 2009; and
Mandatory Service Bulletin A340–92–
4071, Revision 03, dated March 19, 2009
(‘‘the service bulletins’’). The actions
described in the service bulletins are
intended to correct the unsafe condition
identified in the MCAI. Those revisions
of the service bulletins include editorial
changes, clarifying language, and no
substantive changes to the
Accomplishment Instructions. No
additional work is required for airplanes
modified by Airbus Mandatory Service
Bulletin A330–92–3066, Revision 01,
dated August 1, 2008; and Airbus
Mandatory Service Bulletin A340–92–
4071, Revision 02, dated November 28,
2008.
We have changed paragraphs (f)(1),
(f)(2), and (h) to refer to the new
revisions of the service bulletins, and
added Airbus Mandatory Service
Bulletin A330–92–3066, Revision 01;
and Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin
A340–92–4071, Revision 02; to
paragraph (f)(3) as acceptable for
complying with the requirements of
paragraphs (f)(1) and (f)(2) of this AD.
EASA, which is the Technical Agent
for the Member States of the European
Community, has issued EASA
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Airworthiness Directive 2008–0161R1,
dated March 23, 2009 (referred to after
this as ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe
condition for the specified products.
That MCAI differs from MCAI EASA AD
2008–0161, dated August 25, 2008,
which is referenced in the NPRM, by
adding a paragraph extending the
compliance time to 24 months from the
20 months stated in the MCAI
referenced in the NPRM. We have
included that additional paragraph of
the new MCAI in the quoted material in
paragraph (e) of this AD, and changed
paragraph (f) of this AD to reflect the
new compliance time stated in the
MCAI.
Conclusion
We reviewed the available data and
determined that air safety and the
public interest require adopting the AD
with the changes described previously.
We determined that these changes will
not increase the economic burden on
any operator or increase the scope of the
AD.
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
We estimate that this AD will affect 9
products of U.S. registry. We also
estimate that it will take 210 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 $0 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 parts. 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 the U.S. operators to be $151,200, or
$16,800 per product.
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Authority for This Rulemaking
Title 49 of the United States Code
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I,
section 106, describes the authority of
the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII:
Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more
detail the scope of the Agency’s
authority.
We are issuing this rulemaking under
the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII,
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701:
General requirements.’’ Under that
section, Congress charges the FAA with
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in
air commerce by prescribing regulations
for practices, methods, and procedures
the Administrator finds necessary for
safety in air commerce. This regulation
is within the scope of that authority
because it addresses an unsafe condition
that is likely to exist or develop on
products identified in this rulemaking
action.
Regulatory Findings
We 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://
www.regulations.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.
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List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
safety, Incorporation by reference,
Safety.
Adoption of the Amendment
Accordingly, under the authority
delegated to me by the Administrator,
the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as
follows:
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PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
DIRECTIVES
1. The authority citation for part 39
continues to read as follows:
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Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
§ 39.13
[Amended]
2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
the following new AD:
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2009–15–04 Airbus: Amendment 39–15967.
Docket No. FAA–2009–0137; Directorate
Identifier 2008–NM–201–AD.
Effective Date
(a) This airworthiness directive (AD)
becomes effective August 19, 2009.
Affected ADs
(b) None.
Applicability
(c) This AD applies to Model A330–201,
–202, –203, –223, –243, –301, –302, –303,
–321, –322, –323, –341, –342, and –343 series
airplanes; and Model A340–211, –212, –213,
–311, –312, and –313 series airplanes; all
manufacturer serial numbers, certificated in
any category, except those on which Airbus
Modification 48825 has been embodied in
production.
Subject
(d) Air Transport Association (ATA) of
America Code 92.
Reason
(e) The mandatory continuing
airworthiness information (MCAI) states:
Several reports have been received from
A330 and A340 operators concerning chafing
of the electrical harness behind the lavatory,
located at L (level) 53, resulting in a number
of short-circuits. This harness contains cables
for lighting, plugs, loudspeakers and oxygen
controls and indications.
This condition, if not corrected, could lead
to the short circuit of wires dedicated to
oxygen, which, in case of emergency, could
result in a large number of passenger oxygen
masks (up to 32% of all seats) not being
supplied with oxygen, possibly causing
personal injuries.
For the reasons described above, AD 2008–
0154 was issued to require a wiring
modification of the affected harnesses on
right and left sides of the passenger
compartment between frames (FR) 39.1 and
39.2 and between FR 53.3 and 53.4, on premodification 48825 aircraft (i.e. nonenhanced cabin).
Since that AD was issued, it has been
found that due to discrepancies in the
referenced Airbus Service Bulletin (SB) at
original issue, the modification should have
been mandated at Revision 1 of the SB, rather
than indicating that application of the SB at
original issue is acceptable.
For that reason, this EASA (European
Aviation Safety Agency) AD retains the
requirements of EASA AD 2008–0154, which
is superseded, amends the requirement to
specify that the SB must be accomplished at
Revision 1 and that for aircraft on which the
SB at original issue has already been
accomplished, additional work must be done.
Th[e] Revision 1 [of EASA AD 2008–0161]
is issued to extend the compliance time,
which originally was 20 months, to 24
months * * * after the effective date of this
AD. * * *
The modification includes rerouting the
affected electrical harnesses and replacing
certain wiring mounts and brackets in the
passenger compartment. For all airplanes,
additional work is required. The additional
work includes interchanging certain fixed
brackets and modifying certain wiring
routing.
Actions and Compliance
(f) Unless already done, within 24 months
after the effective date of this AD, do the
following actions, as applicable.
(1) Except as required by paragraph (f)(2)
of this AD, modify the affected passenger
compartment electrical harnesses, including
the ‘‘ADDITIONAL WORK,’’ in accordance
with the Accomplishment Instructions of
Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A330–92–
3066, Revision 02, dated March 19, 2009; or
Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A340–92–
4071, Revision 03, dated March 19, 2009; as
applicable.
(2) For airplanes that have already been
modified prior to the effective date of this AD
in accordance with the Accomplishment
Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A330–
92–3066, dated November 27, 2007; or
Airbus Service Bulletin A340–92–4071,
dated November 27, 2007; as applicable:
Accomplish the ‘‘ADDITIONAL WORK’’ in
accordance with the Accomplishment
Instructions of Airbus Mandatory Service
Bulletin A330–92–3066, Revision 02, dated
March 19, 2009; or Airbus Mandatory Service
Bulletin A340–92–4071, Revision 03, dated
March 19, 2009; as applicable.
(3) Actions accomplished according to the
Airbus service information identified in
Table 1 of this AD, including the
‘‘ADDITIONAL WORK,’’ as applicable, are
acceptable for complying with the
requirements of paragraphs (f)(1) and (f)(2) of
this AD.
TABLE 1—ACCEPTABLE SERVICE INFORMATION
Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin
Revision
A330–92–3066 ................................................................................................................................................
A340–92–4071 ................................................................................................................................................
A340–92–4071 ................................................................................................................................................
FAA AD Differences
Note 1: This AD differs from the MCAI
and/or service information as follows: No
differences.
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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: Vladimir
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Ulyanov, Aerospace Engineer, International
Branch, ANM–116, Transport Airplane
Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW.,
Renton, Washington 98057–3356; telephone
(425) 227–1138; 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
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August 1, 2008.
August 1, 2008.
November 28, 2008.
(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 2008–0161R1, dated March 23,
2009, and the service information listed in
Table 2 of this AD, for related information.
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TABLE 2—RELATED SERVICE INFORMATION
Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin
A330–92–3066
A330–92–3066
A340–92–4071
A340–92–4071
A340–92–4071
Revision
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Material Incorporated by Reference
(i) You must use the applicable service
information contained in Table 3 of this AD
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 SA—Airworthiness
Office—EAL, 1 Rond Point Maurice Bellonte,
31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone +33
5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61 93 45 80, e-mail
airworthiness.A330-A340@airbus.com;
Internet https://www.airbus.com.
(3) You may review copies of the service
information at the FAA, Transport Airplane
Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton,
Washington. For information on the
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Date
August 1, 2008.
March 19, 2009.
August 1, 2008.
November 28, 2008.
March 19, 2009.
availability of this material at the FAA, call
425–227–1221 or 425–227–1152.
(4) You may also review copies of the
service information that is incorporated by
reference 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/
code_of_federal_regulations/
ibr_locations.html.
TABLE 3—MATERIAL INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE
Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin
A330–92–3066
A330–92–3066
A340–92–4071
A340–92–4071
A340–92–4071
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Issued in Renton, Washington, on July 2,
2009.
Ali Bahrami,
Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate,
Aircraft Certification Service.
[FR Doc. E9–16468 Filed 7–14–09; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2009–0138; Directorate
Identifier 2008–NM–216–AD; Amendment
39–15966; AD 2009–15–03]
RIN 2120–AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier
Model BD–700–1A10 and BD–700–
1A11 Airplanes
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AGENCY: Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Final rule.
SUMMARY: We are superseding an
existing 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
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product. The MCAI describes the unsafe
condition as:
During scheduled maintenance inspection,
a bolt which connects the PCU (power
control unit) to the elevator surface was
found fractured in the assembly. Further
inspection of the assembly revealed that the
bearing on the PCU rod end had seized,
which resulted in damage to the attachment
fitting bushing and fracture of the bolt.
Inspection of other in-service airplanes
revealed two more seized PCU attachment
joints. However, except seizure, no fractured
bolt was found on these airplanes. Failure of
the bolts in both PCUs on one side could
result in disconnection of the elevator control
surface which would lead to flutter and loss
of the aircraft.
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We are issuing this AD to require
actions to correct the unsafe condition
on these products.
DATES: This AD becomes effective
August 19, 2009.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of certain publications listed in this AD
as of August 19, 2009.
You may examine the AD
docket on the Internet at https://
www.regulations.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.
ADDRESSES:
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Date
August 1, 2008.
March 19, 2009.
August 1, 2008.
November 28, 2008.
March 19, 2009.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Pong K. Lee, Aerospace Engineer,
Airframe and Propulsion Branch, ANE–
171, FAA, New York Aircraft
Certification Office, 1600 Stewart
Avenue, Suite 410, Westbury, New York
11590; telephone (516) 228–7324; fax
(516) 794–5531.
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 February 23, 2009 (74 FR
8045). That NPRM proposed to correct
an unsafe condition for the specified
products. The MCAI states:
During scheduled maintenance inspection,
a bolt which connects the PCU (power
control unit) to the elevator surface was
found fractured in the assembly. Further
inspection of the assembly revealed that the
bearing on the PCU rod end had seized,
which resulted in damage to the attachment
fitting bushing and fracture of the bolt.
Inspection of other in-service airplanes
revealed two more seized PCU attachment
joints. However, except seizure, no fractured
bolt was found on these airplanes. Failure of
the bolts in both PCUs on one side could
result in disconnection of the elevator control
surface which would lead to flutter and loss
of the aircraft.
This Airworthiness Directive (AD) is
issued to mandate the inspection and
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[Federal Register Volume 74, Number 134 (Wednesday, July 15, 2009)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 34222-34225]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E9-16468]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2009-0137; Directorate Identifier 2008-NM-201-AD;
Amendment 39-15967; AD 2009-15-04]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A330-200 and -300, and
A340-200 and -300 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:
Several reports have been received from A330 and A340 operators
concerning chafing of the electrical harness behind the lavatory,
located at L (level) 53, resulting in a number of short-circuits.
This harness contains cables for lighting, plugs, loudspeakers and
oxygen controls and indications.
This condition, if not corrected, could lead to the short
circuit of wires dedicated to oxygen, which, in case of emergency,
could result in a large number of passenger oxygen masks (up to 32%
of all seats) not being supplied with oxygen, possibly causing
personal injuries.
* * * * *
We are issuing this AD to require actions to correct the unsafe
condition on these products.
DATES: This AD becomes effective August 19, 2009.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of certain publications listed in this AD as of August 19,
2009.
ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at https://www.regulations.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: Vladimir Ulyanov, Aerospace Engineer,
International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA,
1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington 98057-3356; telephone (425)
227-1138; 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 February 23, 2009
(74 FR 8036). That NPRM proposed to correct an unsafe condition for the
specified products. The MCAI states:
Several reports have been received from A330 and A340 operators
concerning chafing of the electrical harness behind the lavatory,
located at L (level) 53, resulting in a number of short-circuits.
This harness contains cables for lighting, plugs, loudspeakers and
oxygen controls and indications.
This condition, if not corrected, could lead to the short
circuit of wires dedicated to oxygen, which, in case of emergency,
could result in a large number of passenger oxygen masks (up to 32%
of all seats) not being supplied with oxygen, possibly causing
personal injuries.
For the reasons described above, AD 2008-0154 was issued to
require a wiring modification of the affected harnesses on right and
left sides of the passenger compartment between frames (FR) 39.1 and
39.2 and between FR 53.3 and 53.4, on pre-modification 48825
aircraft (i.e. non-enhanced cabin).
[[Page 34223]]
Since that AD was issued, it has been found that due to
discrepancies in the referenced Airbus Service Bulletin (SB) at
original issue, the modification should have been mandated at
Revision 1 of the SB, rather than indicating that application of the
SB at original issue is acceptable.
For that reason, this EASA (European Aviation Safety Agency) AD
retains the requirements of EASA AD 2008-0154, which is superseded,
amends the requirement to specify that the SB must be accomplished
at Revision 1 and that for aircraft on which the SB at original
issue has already been accomplished, additional work must be done.
* * * * *
The modification includes rerouting the affected electrical harnesses
and replacing certain wiring mounts and brackets in the passenger
compartment. For all airplanes, additional work is required. The
additional work includes interchanging certain fixed brackets and
modifying certain wiring routing. 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.
Actions Since the NPRM Was Issued
We have received revisions to the service information specified in
the NPRM. Airbus issued Mandatory Service Bulletin A330-92-3066,
Revision 02, dated March 19, 2009; and Mandatory Service Bulletin A340-
92-4071, Revision 03, dated March 19, 2009 (``the service bulletins'').
The actions described in the service bulletins are intended to correct
the unsafe condition identified in the MCAI. Those revisions of the
service bulletins include editorial changes, clarifying language, and
no substantive changes to the Accomplishment Instructions. No
additional work is required for airplanes modified by Airbus Mandatory
Service Bulletin A330-92-3066, Revision 01, dated August 1, 2008; and
Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A340-92-4071, Revision 02, dated
November 28, 2008.
We have changed paragraphs (f)(1), (f)(2), and (h) to refer to the
new revisions of the service bulletins, and added Airbus Mandatory
Service Bulletin A330-92-3066, Revision 01; and Airbus Mandatory
Service Bulletin A340-92-4071, Revision 02; to paragraph (f)(3) as
acceptable for complying with the requirements of paragraphs (f)(1) and
(f)(2) of this AD.
EASA, which is the Technical Agent for the Member States of the
European Community, has issued EASA Airworthiness Directive 2008-
0161R1, dated March 23, 2009 (referred to after this as ``the MCAI''),
to correct an unsafe condition for the specified products. That MCAI
differs from MCAI EASA AD 2008-0161, dated August 25, 2008, which is
referenced in the NPRM, by adding a paragraph extending the compliance
time to 24 months from the 20 months stated in the MCAI referenced in
the NPRM. We have included that additional paragraph of the new MCAI in
the quoted material in paragraph (e) of this AD, and changed paragraph
(f) of this AD to reflect the new compliance time stated in the MCAI.
Conclusion
We reviewed the available data and determined that air safety and
the public interest require adopting the AD with the changes described
previously. We determined that these changes will not increase the
economic burden on any operator or increase the scope of the AD.
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
We estimate that this AD will affect 9 products of U.S. registry.
We also estimate that it will take 210 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 $0 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 parts.
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 the U.S. operators to be
$151,200, or $16,800 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://www.regulations.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.
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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:
2009-15-04 Airbus: Amendment 39-15967. Docket No. FAA-2009-0137;
Directorate Identifier 2008-NM-201-AD.
Effective Date
(a) This airworthiness directive (AD) becomes effective August
19, 2009.
Affected ADs
(b) None.
Applicability
(c) This AD applies to Model A330-201, -202, -203, -223, -243, -
301, -302, -303, -321, -322, -323, -341, -342, and -343 series
airplanes; and Model A340-211, -212, -213, -311, -312, and -313
series airplanes; all manufacturer serial numbers, certificated in
any category, except those on which Airbus Modification 48825 has
been embodied in production.
Subject
(d) Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 92.
Reason
(e) The mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI)
states:
Several reports have been received from A330 and A340 operators
concerning chafing of the electrical harness behind the lavatory,
located at L (level) 53, resulting in a number of short-circuits.
This harness contains cables for lighting, plugs, loudspeakers and
oxygen controls and indications.
This condition, if not corrected, could lead to the short
circuit of wires dedicated to oxygen, which, in case of emergency,
could result in a large number of passenger oxygen masks (up to 32%
of all seats) not being supplied with oxygen, possibly causing
personal injuries.
For the reasons described above, AD 2008-0154 was issued to
require a wiring modification of the affected harnesses on right and
left sides of the passenger compartment between frames (FR) 39.1 and
39.2 and between FR 53.3 and 53.4, on pre-modification 48825
aircraft (i.e. non-enhanced cabin).
Since that AD was issued, it has been found that due to
discrepancies in the referenced Airbus Service Bulletin (SB) at
original issue, the modification should have been mandated at
Revision 1 of the SB, rather than indicating that application of the
SB at original issue is acceptable.
For that reason, this EASA (European Aviation Safety Agency) AD
retains the requirements of EASA AD 2008-0154, which is superseded,
amends the requirement to specify that the SB must be accomplished
at Revision 1 and that for aircraft on which the SB at original
issue has already been accomplished, additional work must be done.
Th[e] Revision 1 [of EASA AD 2008-0161] is issued to extend the
compliance time, which originally was 20 months, to 24 months * * *
after the effective date of this AD. * * *
The modification includes rerouting the affected electrical
harnesses and replacing certain wiring mounts and brackets in the
passenger compartment. For all airplanes, additional work is
required. The additional work includes interchanging certain fixed
brackets and modifying certain wiring routing.
Actions and Compliance
(f) Unless already done, within 24 months after the effective
date of this AD, do the following actions, as applicable.
(1) Except as required by paragraph (f)(2) of this AD, modify
the affected passenger compartment electrical harnesses, including
the ``ADDITIONAL WORK,'' in accordance with the Accomplishment
Instructions of Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A330-92-3066,
Revision 02, dated March 19, 2009; or Airbus Mandatory Service
Bulletin A340-92-4071, Revision 03, dated March 19, 2009; as
applicable.
(2) For airplanes that have already been modified prior to the
effective date of this AD in accordance with the Accomplishment
Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A330-92-3066, dated November
27, 2007; or Airbus Service Bulletin A340-92-4071, dated November
27, 2007; as applicable: Accomplish the ``ADDITIONAL WORK'' in
accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Mandatory
Service Bulletin A330-92-3066, Revision 02, dated March 19, 2009; or
Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A340-92-4071, Revision 03, dated
March 19, 2009; as applicable.
(3) Actions accomplished according to the Airbus service
information identified in Table 1 of this AD, including the
``ADDITIONAL WORK,'' as applicable, are acceptable for complying
with the requirements of paragraphs (f)(1) and (f)(2) of this AD.
Table 1--Acceptable Service Information
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Airbus Mandatory Service
Bulletin Revision Date
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A330-92-3066................. 01 August 1, 2008.
A340-92-4071................. 01 August 1, 2008.
A340-92-4071................. 02 November 28, 2008.
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FAA AD Differences
Note 1: 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:
Vladimir Ulyanov, Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, ANM-116,
Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton,
Washington 98057-3356; telephone (425) 227-1138; 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 2008-0161R1,
dated March 23, 2009, and the service information listed in Table 2
of this AD, for related information.
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Table 2--Related Service Information
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Airbus Mandatory Service
Bulletin Revision Date
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A330-92-3066................. 01 August 1, 2008.
A330-92-3066................. 02 March 19, 2009.
A340-92-4071................. 01 August 1, 2008.
A340-92-4071................. 02 November 28, 2008.
A340-92-4071................. 03 March 19, 2009.
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Material Incorporated by Reference
(i) You must use the applicable service information contained in
Table 3 of this AD 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 SA--Airworthiness Office--EAL, 1 Rond Point Maurice Bellonte,
31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5
61 93 45 80, e-mail airworthiness.A330-A340@airbus.com; Internet
https://www.airbus.com.
(3) You may review copies of the service information at the FAA,
Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton,
Washington. For information on the availability of this material at
the FAA, call 425-227-1221 or 425-227-1152.
(4) You may also review copies of the service information that
is incorporated by reference 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/code_of_federal_regulations/ibr_locations.html.
Table 3--Material Incorporated by Reference
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Airbus Mandatory Service
Bulletin Revision Date
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A330-92-3066................. 01 August 1, 2008.
A330-92-3066................. 02 March 19, 2009.
A340-92-4071................. 01 August 1, 2008.
A340-92-4071................. 02 November 28, 2008.
A340-92-4071................. 03 March 19, 2009.
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Issued in Renton, Washington, on July 2, 2009.
Ali Bahrami,
Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
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