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TABLE 2—ALL MATERIAL INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE—Continued
Document
Revision
Fokker Service Bulletin SBF100–31–060 ..........................
Fokker Service Bulletin SBF100–31–067, including
Fokker Manual Change Notification-Operational Documentation MCNO–F100–50, dated January 31, 2008.
Fokker Service Bulletin SBF100–78–016 ..........................
Fokker Service Bulletin SBF100–78–017 ..........................
Original ...............................................................................
1 .........................................................................................
June 1, 2002.
April 24, 2008.
Original ...............................................................................
Original ...............................................................................
October 1, 1999.
December 1, 1999.
(1) The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference of
the service information contained in Table 3
Date
of this AD under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR
part 51.
TABLE 3—NEW MATERIAL INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE
Document
Revision
Fokker Service Bulletin SBF100–31–060 ..........................
Fokker Service Bulletin SBF100–31–067, including
Fokker Manual Change Notification-Operational Documentation MCNO–F100–50, dated January 31, 2008.
Fokker Service Bulletin SBF100–78–016 ..........................
Fokker Service Bulletin SBF100–78–017 ..........................
Original ...............................................................................
1 .........................................................................................
June 1, 2002.
April 24, 2008.
Original ...............................................................................
Original ...............................................................................
October 1, 1999.
December 1, 1999.
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(2) The Director of the Federal Register
previously approved the incorporation by
reference of Fokker Service Bulletin SBF100–
31–047, Revision 1, dated March 21, 1997;
and Fokker Service Bulletin SBF100–31–051,
dated August 15, 1998; on October 27, 1999
(64 FR 51202, September 22, 1999).
(3) For Fokker service information
identified in this AD, contact Fokker Services
B.V., Technical Services Dept., P.O. Box 231,
2150 AE Nieuw-Vennep, the Netherlands;
telephone +31 (0)252–627–350; fax +31
(0)252–627–211; e-mail
technicalservices.fokkerservices@stork.com;
Internet https://www.myfokkerfleet.com.
(4) For AlliedSignal Grimes Aerospace and
Honeywell service information identified in
this AD, contact Honeywell Aerospace,
Technical Publications and Distribution,
M/S 2101–201, P.O. Box 52170, Phoenix,
Arizona 85072–2170; telephone 602–365–
5535; fax 602–365–5577; Internet https://
www.honeywell.com.
(5) 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.
(6) 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.
Issued in Renton, Washington, on August
18, 2009.
Stephen P. Boyd,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2009–0381; Directorate
Identifier 2009–NM–008–AD; Amendment
39–16016; AD 2009–18–19]
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Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model
A330–200 and –300 Series Airplanes
and Model 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:
An A340 operator has reported an
uncommanded engine N°4 shut down during
taxi after landing.
The root cause of this event has been
identified as failure of the fuel pump Non
Return Valve (NRV) preventing the collector
cell jet pump from working. This led to
engine N°4 collector cell fuel level to drop
below the pump inlet and consequently
causing engine N°4 flame out.
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Multiple NRV failures in combination with
failure modes trapping fuel could potentially
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increase the quantity of unusable fuel on
aircraft possibly leading to fuel starvation
which could result in engine in-flight shut
down and would constitute an unsafe
condition.
*
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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
October 14, 2009.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of certain publications listed in this AD
as of October 14, 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 April 29, 2009 (74 FR
19464). That NPRM proposed to correct
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an unsafe condition for the specified
products. The MCAI states:
An A340 operator has reported an
uncommanded engine N°4 shut down during
taxi after landing.
The root cause of this event has been
identified as failure of the fuel pump Non
Return Valve (NRV) preventing the collector
cell jet pump from working. This led to
engine N°4 collector cell fuel level to drop
below the pump inlet and consequently
causing engine N°4 flame out.
A330 aircraft which have a similar design
are also impacted by this issue.
Multiple NRV failures in combination with
failure modes trapping fuel could potentially
increase the quantity of unusable fuel on
aircraft possibly leading to fuel starvation
which could result in engine in-flight shut
down and would constitute an unsafe
condition.
To prevent such an event, this
Airworthiness Directive (AD) requires a
periodic operational test to check the correct
operation of NRV and to apply the associated
corrective actions.
The corrective action includes replacing
any failed NRV with a new NRV. 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
considered the comment received.
Request To Clarify Applicability
Statement and Paragraphs (f)(1) and
(f)(2) of the NPRM
Airbus suggests that we revise the
NPRM to specify all models in the
Applicability statement and in
paragraphs (f)(1) and (f)(2) of the
proposed AD.
We agree. For clarity, we have revised
the applicability statement and
paragraphs (f)(1), (f)(2), (f)(3)(i), and
(f)(3)(ii) of this AD to identify all
affected models as specified in the
applicable type certificate data sheet.
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Conclusion
We reviewed the available data,
including the comment received, 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
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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 affects 50
products of U.S. registry. We also
estimate that it takes about 5 work-hours
per product to comply with the basic
requirements of this AD. The average
labor rate is $80 per work-hour. Based
on these figures, we estimate the cost of
this AD to the U.S. operators to be
$20,000, or $400 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.
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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.
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:
■
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
DIRECTIVES
1. The authority citation for part 39
continues to read as follows:
■
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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2009–18–19 Airbus: Amendment 39–16016.
Docket No. FAA–2009–0381; Directorate
Identifier 2009–NM–008–AD.
Effective Date
(a) This airworthiness directive (AD)
becomes effective October 14, 2009.
Affected ADs
(b) None.
Applicability
(c) This AD applies to the airplanes
identified in paragraphs (c)(1) and (c)(2) of
the AD, certificated in any category.
(1) Airbus Model A330–201, –202, –203,
–223, –243, –301, –302, –303, –321, –322,
–323, –341, –342, and –343 series airplanes,
all serial numbers.
(2) Airbus Model A340–211, –212, –213,
–311, –312, and –313 series airplanes, all
serial numbers.
Subject
(d) Air Transport Association (ATA) of
America Code 28: Fuel.
Reason
(e) The mandatory continuing
airworthiness information (MCAI) states:
An A340 operator has reported an
uncommanded engine N°4 shut down during
taxi after landing.
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The root cause of this event has been
identified as failure of the fuel pump Non
Return Valve (NRV) preventing the collector
cell jet pump from working. This led to
engine N°4 collector cell fuel level to drop
below the pump inlet and consequently
causing engine N°4 flame out.
A330 aircraft which have a similar design
are also impacted by this issue.
Multiple NRV failures in combination with
failure modes trapping fuel could potentially
increase the quantity of unusable fuel on
aircraft possibly leading to fuel starvation
which could result in engine in-flight shut
down and would constitute an unsafe
condition.
To prevent such an event, this
Airworthiness Directive (AD) requires a
periodic operational test to check the correct
operation of NRV and to apply the associated
corrective actions.
The corrective action includes replacing
any failed NRV with a new NRV.
required by paragraph (f)(1) or (f)(2) of this
AD to Airbus, at the time specified in
paragraph (f)(4)(i) or (f)(4)(ii) of this AD, as
applicable. The report must include the
information specified in Appendix 1 of
Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A330–28–
3108 or A340–28–4123, both dated October
13, 2008, as applicable. Send the report to
Airbus Department SEEE6, Airbus Customer
Services Directorate, 1 Rond Point Maurice
Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex France, Attn:
SDC32 Technical Data and Documentation
Services; fax: +33 5 61 93 28 06; e-mail:
sb.reporting@airbus.com.
(i) If the inspection was done after the
effective date of this AD: Submit the report
within 30 days after the inspection.
(ii) If the inspection was done on or prior
to the effective date of this AD: Submit the
report within 30 days after the effective date
of this AD.
Actions and Compliance
(f) Unless already done, do the following
actions.
(1) For Airbus Model A330–201, –202,
–203, –223, –243, –301, –302, –303, –321,
–322, –323, –341, –342, and –343 series
airplanes: At the later of the times in
paragraphs (f)(1)(i) and (f)(1)(ii) of this AD,
perform an operational test for correct
functioning of the NRV and apply all
applicable corrective actions, in accordance
with instructions defined in Airbus
Mandatory Service Bulletin A330–28–3108,
including Appendix 1, dated October 13,
2008. Do all applicable corrective actions
before further flight.
(i) Within 24 months or 8,000 flight hours
after the effective date of this AD, whichever
occurs first.
(ii) Before the accumulation of 10,000 total
flight hours after the first flight of the
airplane.
(2) For Airbus Model A340–211, –212,
–213, –311, –312, and –313 series airplanes:
At the later of the times in paragraphs (f)(2)(i)
and (f)(2)(ii) of this AD, perform an
operational test for correct functioning of the
NRV and apply all applicable corrective
actions, in accordance with instructions
defined in Airbus Mandatory Service
Bulletin A340–28–4123, including Appendix
1, dated October 13, 2008. Do all applicable
corrective actions before further flight.
(i) Within 24 months or 9,000 flight hours
after the effective date of this AD, whichever
occurs first.
(ii) Before the accumulation of 25,000 total
flight hours after the first flight of the
airplane.
(3) Repeat the operational test specified in
paragraph (f)(1) or (f)(2) of this AD as
applicable, at the applicable interval in
paragraph (f)(3)(i) or (f)(3)(ii) of this AD.
(i) For Airbus Model A330–201, –202,
–203, –223, –243, –301, –302, –303, –321,
–322, –323, –341, –342, and –343 series
airplanes: At intervals not to exceed 10,000
flight hours.
(ii) For Airbus Model A340–211, –212,
–213, –311, –312, and –313 series airplanes:
At intervals not to exceed 25,000 flight hours.
(4) Submit a report of the findings (both
positive and negative) of the inspection
Note 1: This AD differs from the MCAI
and/or service information as follows: No
differences.
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FAA AD 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, 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 maintenance inspector
(PMI) or the principal avionics inspector
(PAI), as appropriate, or lacking a principal
inspector, your local Flight Standards District
Office.
(2) Airworthy Product: For any
requirement in this AD to obtain corrective
actions from a manufacturer or other source,
use these actions if they are FAA-approved.
Corrective actions are considered FAAapproved if they are approved by the State
of Design Authority (or their delegated
agent). You are required to assure the product
is airworthy before it is returned to service.
(3) Reporting Requirements: For any
reporting requirement in this AD, under the
provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act,
the Office of Management and Budget (OMB)
has approved the information collection
requirements and has assigned OMB Control
Number 2120–0056.
Related Information
(h) Refer to MCAI European Aviation
Safety Agency Airworthiness Directive 2008–
0209, dated November 27, 2008; Airbus
Mandatory Service Bulletins A330–28–3108
and A340–28–4123, both including
Appendix 1, both dated October 13, 2008; for
related information.
Material Incorporated by Reference
(i) You must use Airbus Mandatory Service
Bulletin A330–28–3108, including Appendix
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1, dated October 13, 2008; or Airbus
Mandatory Service Bulletin A340–28–4123,
including Appendix 1, dated October 13,
2008; as applicable; 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 SAS—Airworthiness
Office—EAL, 1 Rond Point Maurice Bellonte,
31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; 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.
Issued in Renton, Washington, on August
26, 2009.
Ali Bahrami,
Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate,
Aircraft Certification Service.
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Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2009–0212; Directorate
Identifier 2008–NM–122–AD; Amendment
39–16019; AD 2009–19–02]
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Airworthiness Directives; Boeing
Model 737–600, –700, –700C, –800,
–900 and –900ER Series Airplanes
AGENCY: Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
SUMMARY: We are adopting a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for all
Boeing Model 737–600, –700, –700C,
–800, –900 and –900ER series airplanes.
This AD requires repetitive testing of
the rudder pedal forces or repetitive
detailed inspections of the inner spring
of the rudder feel and centering unit,
and corrective actions if necessary. This
AD also requires replacement of the
spring assembly in the rudder feel and
centering unit, which terminates the
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2009-0381; Directorate Identifier 2009-NM-008-AD;
Amendment 39-16016; AD 2009-18-19]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A330-200 and -300 Series
Airplanes and Model 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:
An A340 operator has reported an uncommanded engine N[deg]4 shut
down during taxi after landing.
The root cause of this event has been identified as failure of
the fuel pump Non Return Valve (NRV) preventing the collector cell
jet pump from working. This led to engine N[deg]4 collector cell
fuel level to drop below the pump inlet and consequently causing
engine N[deg]4 flame out.
* * * * *
Multiple NRV failures in combination with failure modes trapping
fuel could potentially increase the quantity of unusable fuel on
aircraft possibly leading to fuel starvation which could result in
engine in-flight shut down and would constitute an unsafe condition.
* * * * *
We are issuing this AD to require actions to correct the unsafe
condition on these products.
DATES: This AD becomes effective October 14, 2009.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of certain publications listed in this AD as of October 14,
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 April 29, 2009 (74
FR 19464). That NPRM proposed to correct
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an unsafe condition for the specified products. The MCAI states:
An A340 operator has reported an uncommanded engine N[deg]4 shut
down during taxi after landing.
The root cause of this event has been identified as failure of
the fuel pump Non Return Valve (NRV) preventing the collector cell
jet pump from working. This led to engine N[deg]4 collector cell
fuel level to drop below the pump inlet and consequently causing
engine N[deg]4 flame out.
A330 aircraft which have a similar design are also impacted by
this issue.
Multiple NRV failures in combination with failure modes trapping
fuel could potentially increase the quantity of unusable fuel on
aircraft possibly leading to fuel starvation which could result in
engine in-flight shut down and would constitute an unsafe condition.
To prevent such an event, this Airworthiness Directive (AD)
requires a periodic operational test to check the correct operation
of NRV and to apply the associated corrective actions.
The corrective action includes replacing any failed NRV with a new NRV.
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 considered the comment received.
Request To Clarify Applicability Statement and Paragraphs (f)(1) and
(f)(2) of the NPRM
Airbus suggests that we revise the NPRM to specify all models in
the Applicability statement and in paragraphs (f)(1) and (f)(2) of the
proposed AD.
We agree. For clarity, we have revised the applicability statement
and paragraphs (f)(1), (f)(2), (f)(3)(i), and (f)(3)(ii) of this AD to
identify all affected models as specified in the applicable type
certificate data sheet.
Conclusion
We reviewed the available data, including the comment received, 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 affects 50 products of U.S. registry. We
also estimate that it takes about 5 work-hours per product to comply
with the basic requirements of this AD. The average labor rate is $80
per work-hour. Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of this AD
to the U.S. operators to be $20,000, or $400 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.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by
reference, Safety.
Adoption of the Amendment
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Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator,
the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows:
PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES
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1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows:
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
Sec. 39.13 [Amended]
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2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by adding the following new AD:
2009-18-19 Airbus: Amendment 39-16016. Docket No. FAA-2009-0381;
Directorate Identifier 2009-NM-008-AD.
Effective Date
(a) This airworthiness directive (AD) becomes effective October
14, 2009.
Affected ADs
(b) None.
Applicability
(c) This AD applies to the airplanes identified in paragraphs
(c)(1) and (c)(2) of the AD, certificated in any category.
(1) Airbus Model A330-201, -202, -203, -223, -243, -301, -302, -
303, -321, -322, -323, -341, -342, and -343 series airplanes, all
serial numbers.
(2) Airbus Model A340-211, -212, -213, -311, -312, and -313
series airplanes, all serial numbers.
Subject
(d) Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 28: Fuel.
Reason
(e) The mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI)
states:
An A340 operator has reported an uncommanded engine N[deg]4 shut
down during taxi after landing.
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The root cause of this event has been identified as failure of
the fuel pump Non Return Valve (NRV) preventing the collector cell
jet pump from working. This led to engine N[deg]4 collector cell
fuel level to drop below the pump inlet and consequently causing
engine N[deg]4 flame out.
A330 aircraft which have a similar design are also impacted by
this issue.
Multiple NRV failures in combination with failure modes trapping
fuel could potentially increase the quantity of unusable fuel on
aircraft possibly leading to fuel starvation which could result in
engine in-flight shut down and would constitute an unsafe condition.
To prevent such an event, this Airworthiness Directive (AD)
requires a periodic operational test to check the correct operation
of NRV and to apply the associated corrective actions.
The corrective action includes replacing any failed NRV with a
new NRV.
Actions and Compliance
(f) Unless already done, do the following actions.
(1) For Airbus Model A330-201, -202, -203, -223, -243, -301, -
302, -303, -321, -322, -323, -341, -342, and -343 series airplanes:
At the later of the times in paragraphs (f)(1)(i) and (f)(1)(ii) of
this AD, perform an operational test for correct functioning of the
NRV and apply all applicable corrective actions, in accordance with
instructions defined in Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A330-28-
3108, including Appendix 1, dated October 13, 2008. Do all
applicable corrective actions before further flight.
(i) Within 24 months or 8,000 flight hours after the effective
date of this AD, whichever occurs first.
(ii) Before the accumulation of 10,000 total flight hours after
the first flight of the airplane.
(2) For Airbus Model A340-211, -212, -213, -311, -312, and -313
series airplanes: At the later of the times in paragraphs (f)(2)(i)
and (f)(2)(ii) of this AD, perform an operational test for correct
functioning of the NRV and apply all applicable corrective actions,
in accordance with instructions defined in Airbus Mandatory Service
Bulletin A340-28-4123, including Appendix 1, dated October 13, 2008.
Do all applicable corrective actions before further flight.
(i) Within 24 months or 9,000 flight hours after the effective
date of this AD, whichever occurs first.
(ii) Before the accumulation of 25,000 total flight hours after
the first flight of the airplane.
(3) Repeat the operational test specified in paragraph (f)(1) or
(f)(2) of this AD as applicable, at the applicable interval in
paragraph (f)(3)(i) or (f)(3)(ii) of this AD.
(i) For Airbus Model A330-201, -202, -203, -223, -243, -301, -
302, -303, -321, -322, -323, -341, -342, and -343 series airplanes:
At intervals not to exceed 10,000 flight hours.
(ii) For Airbus Model A340-211, -212, -213, -311, -312, and -313
series airplanes: At intervals not to exceed 25,000 flight hours.
(4) Submit a report of the findings (both positive and negative)
of the inspection required by paragraph (f)(1) or (f)(2) of this AD
to Airbus, at the time specified in paragraph (f)(4)(i) or
(f)(4)(ii) of this AD, as applicable. The report must include the
information specified in Appendix 1 of Airbus Mandatory Service
Bulletin A330-28-3108 or A340-28-4123, both dated October 13, 2008,
as applicable. Send the report to Airbus Department SEEE6, Airbus
Customer Services Directorate, 1 Rond Point Maurice Bellonte, 31707
Blagnac Cedex France, Attn: SDC32 Technical Data and Documentation
Services; fax: +33 5 61 93 28 06; e-mail: sb.reporting@airbus.com.
(i) If the inspection was done after the effective date of this
AD: Submit the report within 30 days after the inspection.
(ii) If the inspection was done on or prior to the effective
date of this AD: Submit the report within 30 days after the
effective date of this AD.
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, 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 maintenance inspector (PMI) or the principal
avionics inspector (PAI), as appropriate, or lacking a principal
inspector, your local Flight Standards District Office.
(2) Airworthy Product: For any requirement in this AD to obtain
corrective actions from a manufacturer or other source, use these
actions if they are FAA-approved. Corrective actions are considered
FAA-approved if they are approved by the State of Design Authority
(or their delegated agent). You are required to assure the product
is airworthy before it is returned to service.
(3) Reporting Requirements: For any reporting requirement in
this AD, under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act, the
Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has approved the information
collection requirements and has assigned OMB Control Number 2120-
0056.
Related Information
(h) Refer to MCAI European Aviation Safety Agency Airworthiness
Directive 2008-0209, dated November 27, 2008; Airbus Mandatory
Service Bulletins A330-28-3108 and A340-28-4123, both including
Appendix 1, both dated October 13, 2008; for related information.
Material Incorporated by Reference
(i) You must use Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A330-28-3108,
including Appendix 1, dated October 13, 2008; or Airbus Mandatory
Service Bulletin A340-28-4123, including Appendix 1, dated October
13, 2008; as applicable; 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 SAS--Airworthiness Office--EAL, 1 Rond Point Maurice
Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; 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.
Issued in Renton, Washington, on August 26, 2009.
Ali Bahrami,
Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
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