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related investigative and corrective actions,
in accordance with the Accomplishment
Instructions of Boeing Service Bulletin 777–
57A0064, Revision 1, dated May 6, 2010,
except as required by paragraph (i) of this
AD. Do all applicable related investigative
and corrective actions at the applicable time
specified in paragraph 1.E., ‘‘Compliance,’’ of
Boeing Service Bulletin 777–57A0064,
Revision 1, dated May 6, 2010, except as
required by paragraph (h) of this AD.
(2) For airplanes identified as Group 2
airplanes in Boeing Service Bulletin 777–
57A0064, Revision 1, dated May 6, 2010: Do
a detailed inspection of the slat cans at the
outboard slat number 3 and 12 outboard
main track locations for holes and wear
damage and do all applicable corrective
actions, and replace the downstop hardware
for the outboard slats number 3 and 12
outboard and inboard main track locations,
in accordance with the Accomplishment
Instructions of Boeing Service Bulletin 777–
57A0064, Revision 1, dated May 6, 2010. Do
all applicable corrective actions at the
applicable time specified in paragraph 1.E.,
‘‘Compliance,’’ of Boeing Service Bulletin
777–57A0064, Revision 1, dated May 6, 2010.
Exception to the Service Bulletin
(h) Where Boeing Service Bulletin 777–
57A0064, Revision 1, dated May 6, 2010,
specifies a compliance time after the date on
the service bulletin, this AD requires
compliance within the specified compliance
time after the effective date of this AD.
(i) Where Boeing Service Bulletin 777–
57A0064, Revision 1, dated May 6, 2010,
specifies measuring torque of the nuts of the
slat main track stop hardware of slats 3 and
12, this AD does not require that action for
Group 2 airplanes.
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Credit for Actions Accomplished Previously
(j) Actions accomplished before the
effective date of this AD according to Boeing
Alert Service Bulletin 777–57A0064, dated
March 26, 2009, are considered acceptable
for compliance with the corresponding
actions specified in this AD.
Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs)
(k)(1) The Manager, Seattle Aircraft
Certification Office (ACO), 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:
Duong Tran, Aerospace Engineer, Airframe
Branch, ANM–120S, FAA, Seattle Aircraft
Certification Office, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW.,
Renton, Washington 98057–3356; telephone
(425) 917–6452; fax (425) 917–6590. Or, email information to 9-ANM-Seattle-ACOAMOC-Requests@faa.gov.
(2) To request a different method of
compliance or a different compliance time
for this AD, follow the procedures in 14 CFR
39.19. Before using any approved AMOC on
any airplane to which the AMOC applies,
notify your principal maintenance inspector
(PMI) or principal avionics inspector (PAI),
as appropriate, or lacking a principal
inspector, your local Flight Standards District
Office. The AMOC approval letter must
specifically reference this AD.
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(3) An AMOC that provides an acceptable
level of safety may be used for any repair
required by this AD, if it is approved by the
Boeing Commercial Airplanes Organization
Designation Authorization (ODA) that has
been authorized by the Manager, Seattle
ACO, to make those findings. For a repair
method to be approved, the repair must meet
the certification basis of the airplane, and the
approval must specifically refer to this AD.
Material Incorporated by Reference
(l) You must use Boeing Service Bulletin
777–57A0064, Revision 1, dated May 6, 2010,
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 Boeing Commercial
Airplanes, Attention: Data & Services
Management, P.O. Box 3707, MC 2H–65,
Seattle, Washington 98124–2207; telephone
206–544–5000, extension 1; fax 206–766–
5680; e-mail me.boecom@boeing.com;
Internet https://www.myboeingfleet.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.
(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 June 21,
2010.
Ali Bahrami,
Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate,
Aircraft Certification Service.
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BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2009–1215; Directorate
Identifier 2009–NM–126–AD; Amendment
39–16364; AD 2010–14–19]
RIN 2120–AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model
A330–200 and –300, and Model A340–
200, –300, –500 and –600 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:
* * * [P]artial blockage of the water
absorbing filter element P/N (part number)
QA06123 was observed several times. The
blockage was created by carbon debris from
the cartridge and from the burst disc of the
Halon bottle.
This water absorbing filter element is part
of Halon Dual-Filter Assembly installed also
in the Flow Metering System (FMS) of the
cargo compartment Fire Extinguishing
System used in the A330 and A340
aeroplanes.
Blockage of the water absorbing filter
element could lead to reduction of Halon
outflow, leading to incapacity to maintain
fire extinguishing agent concentration.
Combined with fire, this could result in an
uncontrolled fire in the affected
compartment, which 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
August 17, 2010.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of certain publications listed in this AD
as of August 17, 2010.
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 December 29, 2009 (74 FR
68737). That NPRM proposed to correct
an unsafe condition for the specified
products. The MCAI states:
During the qualification test campaign at
the supplier site of the prototype Flow
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Metering Compact Unit (FMCU) Part Number
(P/N) QA07907–03, partial blockage of the
water absorbing filter element P/N QA06123
was observed several times. The blockage
was created by carbon debris from the
cartridge and from the burst disc of the Halon
bottle.
This water absorbing filter element is part
of Halon Dual-Filter Assembly installed also
in the Flow Metering System (FMS) of the
cargo compartment Fire Extinguishing
System used in the A330 and A340
aeroplanes.
Blockage of the water absorbing filter
element could lead to reduction of Halon
outflow, leading to incapacity to maintain
fire extinguishing agent concentration.
Combined with fire, this could result in an
uncontrolled fire in the affected
compartment, which would constitute an
unsafe condition.
To avoid water absorbing filter element
blockage, this AD requires replacement [with
improved dual-filter assemblies] or
modification of the Halon dual-filter
assemblies of the lower deck cargo
compartment fire extinguishing system:
—In the forward cargo compartment for
aeroplanes fitted with Lower Deck Cargo
Compartment (LDCC) and
—In the bulk cargo compartment for
aeroplanes fitted with Bulk Cargo Rest
Compartment (BCRC) fire extinguishing
system.
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 comments received.
Support for the NPRM
Delta Air Lines (DAL) supports the
intent of the NPRM.
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Request To Refer to Updated Revisions
of Service Information
Air Transport Association (ATA), on
behalf of its member DAL, requests that
we revise paragraph (f) of the NPRM to
reference the most recent version of
Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin
A330–26–3040 as an acceptable means
of compliance.
We agree to refer to Airbus Mandatory
Service Bulletin A330–26–3040,
Revision 03, dated November 9, 2009.
Airbus has also released Mandatory
Service Bulletin A340–26–4038,
Revision 03, dated November 9, 2009;
and Mandatory Service Bulletin A340–
26–5019, Revision 04, dated December
11, 2009. The revisions introduce minor
changes and add the Halon filter part
number, but do not add any additional
work. We have revised this final rule
accordingly.
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Request To Mandate a Specific Version
of PALL Service Bulletin
ATA, on behalf of its member DAL,
states that it will be unable to fully
comply because of an inconsistency in
the PALL service information. DAL
requests that we revise the NPRM to
mandate a specific issue of PALL
Service Bulletin 6753–20–2. DAL states
that specifying a specific issue level is
necessary because acceptable part
numbers vary in the work instruction in
the different issues of this PALL service
bulletin.
We disagree. Airbus has issued new
service information, which specifies the
specific part number, Halon filter
having part number QA06753–03VSB or
QA06753–03. The Airbus service
information specified in Table 1 of this
AD refers to PALL Service Bulletin
6753–20–2 only as an additional source
of guidance for modifying the Halon
dual-filter assembly. We have revised
this final rule to include the latest
version of the applicable Airbus service
information and to provide credit for
work done in accordance with previous
revisions of the service information.
Request To Postpone Release of the
Final Rule Until PALL Service Bulletin
Is Revised
ATA, on behalf of its member DAL,
requests that we postpone releasing the
final rule until PALL revises its service
information. DAL states that the
paragraph 2.D of PALL Service Bulletin
6753–20–2 specifies when performing
the modification in situ to continue to
step 7 after accomplishing an airplane
leak check. DAL states that PALL
Service Bulletin 6753–20–2 specifies to
proceed to step 4 if not performing the
modification in situ. However, DAL
notes that steps 2.D.7 and 2.D.8 state to
remove tooling from the filter assembly,
which is installed in step 5. DAL notes
that if the modification is being
performed in situ, then step 5 is not
accomplished, and therefore, steps 7
and 8 cannot be accomplished.
We do not agree to wait to issue the
final rule until PALL releases a revised
service bulletin. However, we agree that
clarification may be necessary. We have
coordinated with Airbus, and it has
confirmed that PALL Service Bulletin
6753–20–2, Issue 4, dated November 21,
2009, contains a discrepancy in a note.
Airbus states that when performing the
work ‘on-wing,’ operators using PALL
Service Bulletin 6753–20–2, Issue 4,
dated November 21, 2009, for guidance
should go to step 9, not step 7. We have
not changed the AD in regard to this
issue.
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Conclusion
We reviewed the available data,
including the comments 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.
Explanation of Change to Costs of
Compliance
Since issuance of the NPRM, we have
increased the labor rate used in the
Costs of Compliance from $80 per workhour to $85 per work-hour. The Costs of
Compliance information, below, reflects
this increase in the specified hourly
labor rate.
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this AD will affect
32 products of U.S. registry. We also
estimate that it will take about 13 workhours per product to comply with the
basic requirements of this AD. The
average labor rate is $85 per work-hour.
Required parts will cost about $708 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 $58,016, or
$1,813 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.
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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.
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:
■
Regulatory Findings
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
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.
§ 39.13
[Amended]
2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
the following new AD:
■
2010–14–19 Airbus: Amendment 39–16364.
Docket No. FAA–2009–1215; Directorate
Identifier 2009–NM–126–AD.
Effective Date
(a) This airworthiness directive (AD)
becomes effective August 17, 2010.
Affected ADs
(b) None.
Applicability
(c) This AD applies to airplanes certificated
in any category, identified in paragraphs
(c)(1), (c)(2), and (c)(3) of this AD.
(1) Airbus Model A330–201, –202, –203,
–223, –243, –301, –302, –303, –321, –322,
–323, –341, –342 and –343 airplanes, all
serial numbers, except those on which
Airbus modification 55590 has been
embodied in production.
(2) Airbus Model A340–211, –212, –213,
–311, –312, –313, –541, and –642 airplanes,
all serial numbers fitted with lower deck
cargo compartment (LDCC), except those on
which Airbus modification 55590 has been
embodied in production.
(3) Airbus Model A340–311, –312, –313,
–541, and –642 airplanes, all serial numbers
fitted with bulk cargo rest compartment
(BCRC), except those on which Airbus
modification 56047 has been embodied in
production.
Note 1: The BCRC is embodied in
production on Model A340–300, A340–500,
and A340–600 airplanes through the
following Airbus modification (including but
not limited to): 47198, 47884, 48895, 48710,
49136, 50107, 50900, 50901, or 51320.
Note 2: The fire extinguishing system for
the BCRC is embodied in production on
Model A340–500 and A340–600 airplanes
through Mod 47197 (partial BCRC); on Model
A340–500 and A340–600 airplanes through
Mod 47883 (full BCRC); and on Model A340–
300 airplanes through Mod 50108 (partial
BCRC).
Subject
(d) Air Transport Association (ATA) of
America Code 26: Fire protection.
Reason
(e) The mandatory continuing
airworthiness information (MCAI) states:
During the qualification test campaign at
the supplier site of the prototype Flow
Metering Compact Unit (FMCU) Part Number
(P/N) QA07907–03, partial blockage of the
water absorbing filter element P/N QA06123
was observed several times. The blockage
was created by carbon debris from the
cartridge and from the burst disc of the Halon
bottle.
This water absorbing filter element is part
of Halon Dual-Filter Assembly installed also
in the Flow Metering System (FMS) of the
cargo compartment Fire Extinguishing
System used in the A330 and A340
aeroplanes.
Blockage of the water absorbing filter
element could lead to reduction of Halon
outflow, leading to incapacity to maintain
fire extinguishing agent concentration.
Combined with fire, this could result in an
uncontrolled fire in the affected
compartment, which would constitute an
unsafe condition.
To avoid water absorbing filter element
blockage, this AD requires replacement [with
improved dual-filter assemblies] or
modification of the Halon dual-filter
assemblies of the lower deck cargo
compartment fire extinguishing system:
—In the forward cargo compartment for
aeroplanes fitted with Lower Deck Cargo
Compartment (LDCC) and
—In the bulk cargo compartment for
aeroplanes fitted with Bulk Cargo Rest
Compartment (BCRC) fire extinguishing
system.
Actions and Compliance
(f) Unless already done, do the following
actions.
(1) Replace or modify the Halon dual-filter
assemblies of the flow metering fire
extinguishing system in the forward and bulk
cargo compartments, as applicable, in
accordance with the Accomplishment
Instructions of the applicable service bulletin
identified in Table 1 of this AD, at the
applicable time specified in paragraphs
(f)(1)(i), (f)(1)(ii), and (f)(1)(iii) of this AD.
TABLE 1—SERVICE BULLETINS
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Airbus model—
Airbus mandatory service bulletin—
A330–200 and –300 airplanes ................................................
A340–200 and –300 airplanes ................................................
A340–500 and –600 airplanes ................................................
A330–26–3040 .......................................
A340–26–4038 .......................................
A340–26–5019 .......................................
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(i) For airplanes fitted with Halon dualfilter assemblies part number (P/N) QA06753:
Within 18 months after the effective date of
this AD.
(ii) For Model A340–642 series airplanes,
weight variant 101, 102, and 103 fitted with
Halon dual-filter assembly P/N QA06753–01
or P/N QA06753–02: Within 18 months after
the effective date of this AD.
(iii) For airplanes other than those
identified in paragraph (f)(1)(ii) of this AD
and fitted with Halon dual-filter assembly
P/N QA06753–01 or P/N QA06753–02:
Within 24 months after the effective date of
this AD.
Note 3: The Halon dual-filter assembly
P/N QA06753 is embodied in production
through Airbus modification 40041. The
Halon dual-filter assembly P/N QA06753–01
is only embodied in service through Airbus
Service Bulletin A330–26–3030 or Airbus
Service Bulletin A340–26–4038. The Halon
dual-filter assembly P/N QA06753–02 is
embodied in production through
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modification 47197 or 47883 or 50108
(BCRC) and 51065 or 51329 (LDCC) or in
service through Airbus Service Bulletin
A330–26–3030 or Airbus Service Bulletin
A340–26–4038.
(2) Actions accomplished before the
effective date of this AD according to the
service bulletins listed in Table 2 of this AD
are considered acceptable for compliance
with the corresponding actions specified in
this AD.
TABLE 2—CREDIT SERVICE BULLETINS
Airbus—
Revision—
Dated—
Mandatory Service Bulletin A330–26–3040 .............................................................................................
Mandatory Service Bulletin A340–26–5019 .............................................................................................
Mandatory Service Bulletin A340–26–5019 .............................................................................................
Service Bulletin A330–26–3040 ...............................................................................................................
Service Bulletin A330–26–3040 ...............................................................................................................
Service Bulletin A340–26–4038 ...............................................................................................................
Service Bulletin A340–26–4038 ...............................................................................................................
Service Bulletin A340–26–4038 ...............................................................................................................
Service Bulletin A340–26–5019 ...............................................................................................................
Service Bulletin A340–26–5019 ...............................................................................................................
02 .....................
02 .....................
03 .....................
Original .............
01 .....................
Original .............
01 .....................
02 .....................
Original .............
01 .....................
August 6, 2008.
August 6, 2008.
May 19, 2009.
March 29, 2007.
December 19, 2007.
March 29, 2007.
December 19, 2007.
August 6, 2008.
July 27, 2007.
January 23, 2008.
FAA AD Differences
Note 4: This AD differs from the MCAI
and/or service information as follows:
(1) The second paragraph of the
applicability of the MCAI specifies certain
models except those on which Modification
55590 has been done. Paragraph (c)(2) of this
AD specifies those models fitted with lower
deck cargo compartment (LDCC), except
those on which Modification 55590 has been
done.
(2) Although the MCAI tells you to submit
information to the manufacturer, this AD
does not require such a submittal.
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
principal maintenance inspector (PMI) or
principal avionics inspector (PAI), as
appropriate, or lacking a principal inspector,
your local Flight Standards District Office.
The AMOC approval letter must specifically
reference this AD.
(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.
Related Information
(h) Refer to MCAI European Aviation
Safety Agency Airworthiness Directive 2009–
0064, dated March 12, 2009, and the service
information identified in Table 3 of this AD,
for related information.
TABLE 3—RELATED SERVICE INFORMATION
Airbus mandatory service bulletin—
Revision—
A330–26–3040 ...................................................................................................................................................
A340–26–4038 ...................................................................................................................................................
A340–26–5019 ...................................................................................................................................................
Material Incorporated by Reference
(i) You must use the service information
contained in Table 4 of this AD to do the
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December 11, 2009.
actions required by this AD, unless the AD
specifies otherwise.
TABLE 4—MATERIAL INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE
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Revision—
A330–26–3040 ...................................................................................................................................................
A340–26–4038 ...................................................................................................................................................
A340–26–5019 ...................................................................................................................................................
(1) The Director of the Federal Register
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Dated—
November 9, 2009.
November 9, 2009.
December 11, 2009.
(2) For service information identified in
this AD, contact Airbus SAS—Airworthiness
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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.
(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 June 29,
2010.
Ali Bahrami,
Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate,
Aircraft Certification Service.
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BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2010–0383; Directorate
Identifier 2009–NM–214–AD; Amendment
39–16362; AD 2010–14–17]
RIN 2120–AA64
Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing
Company Model 747–100, 747–100B,
747–100B SUD, 747–200B, 747–200C,
747–200F, 747–300, 747–400, 747SR,
and 747SP Series Airplanes
AGENCY: Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
SUMMARY: We are adopting a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
Model 747–100, 747–100B, 747–100B
SUD, 747–200B, 747–200C, 747–200F,
747–300, 747–400, 747SR, and 747SP
series airplanes. This AD requires
repetitive detailed inspections of certain
overwing intercostal webs, and related
investigative and corrective actions if
necessary. This AD results from reports
of cracks in overwing intercostal webs.
We are issuing this AD to detect and
correct such cracking, which could grow
and result in a severed intercostal. If an
intercostal is severed, cracks could
develop in the adjacent frame structure
and skin, resulting in a rapid loss of
cabin pressure.
DATES: This AD is effective August 17,
2010.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of a certain publication listed in the AD
as of August 17, 2010.
ADDRESSES: For service information
identified in this AD, contact Boeing
Commercial Airplanes, Attention: Data
& Services Management, P.O. Box 3707,
MC 2H–65, Seattle, Washington 98124–
2207; telephone 206–544–5000,
extension 1; fax 206–766–5680; e-mail
me.boecom@boeing.com; Internet
https://www.myboeingfleet.com.
Examining the AD Docket
You may examine the AD docket on
the Internet at https://
www.regulations.gov; or in person at the
Docket Management Facility between 9
a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through
Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD
docket contains this AD, the regulatory
evaluation, any comments received, and
other information. The address for the
Docket Office (telephone 800–647–5527)
is the Document Management Facility,
U.S. Department of Transportation,
Docket Operations, M–30, West
Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140,
1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE.,
Washington, DC 20590.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ivan
Li, Aerospace Engineer, Airframe
Branch, ANM–120S, FAA, Seattle
Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), 1601
Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington
98057–3356; telephone (425) 917–6437;
fax (425) 917–6590.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Discussion
We issued a notice of proposed
rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
part 39 to include an airworthiness
directive (AD) that would apply to
certain Model 747–100, 747–100B, 747–
100B SUD, 747–200B, 747–200C, 747–
200F, 747–300, 747–400, 747SR, and
747SP series airplanes. That NPRM was
published in the Federal Register on
April 21, 2010 (75 FR 20792). That
NPRM proposed to require repetitive
detailed inspections of certain overwing
intercostal webs, and related
investigative and corrective actions if
necessary.
Comments
We gave the public the opportunity to
participate in developing this AD. We
considered the comment received.
Boeing supports the NPRM.
Conclusion
We reviewed the relevant data,
considered the comment received, and
determined that air safety and the
public interest require adopting the AD
as proposed.
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this AD affects 86
airplanes of U.S. registry. The following
table provides the estimated costs for
U.S. operators to comply with this AD.
TABLE—ESTIMATED COSTS
Work hours
Average labor
rate per hour
Parts
Cost per product
Number of
U.S.-registered
airplanes
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$340 per inspection cycle
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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,
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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
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action.
Regulatory Findings
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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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2009-1215; Directorate Identifier 2009-NM-126-AD;
Amendment 39-16364; AD 2010-14-19]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Model A330-200 and -300, and
Model A340-200, -300, -500 and -600 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:
* * * [P]artial blockage of the water absorbing filter element
P/N (part number) QA06123 was observed several times. The blockage
was created by carbon debris from the cartridge and from the burst
disc of the Halon bottle.
This water absorbing filter element is part of Halon Dual-Filter
Assembly installed also in the Flow Metering System (FMS) of the
cargo compartment Fire Extinguishing System used in the A330 and
A340 aeroplanes.
Blockage of the water absorbing filter element could lead to
reduction of Halon outflow, leading to incapacity to maintain fire
extinguishing agent concentration. Combined with fire, this could
result in an uncontrolled fire in the affected compartment, which
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 August 17, 2010.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of certain publications listed in this AD as of August 17,
2010.
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 December 29, 2009
(74 FR 68737). That NPRM proposed to correct an unsafe condition for
the specified products. The MCAI states:
During the qualification test campaign at the supplier site of
the prototype Flow
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Metering Compact Unit (FMCU) Part Number (P/N) QA07907-03, partial
blockage of the water absorbing filter element P/N QA06123 was
observed several times. The blockage was created by carbon debris
from the cartridge and from the burst disc of the Halon bottle.
This water absorbing filter element is part of Halon Dual-Filter
Assembly installed also in the Flow Metering System (FMS) of the
cargo compartment Fire Extinguishing System used in the A330 and
A340 aeroplanes.
Blockage of the water absorbing filter element could lead to
reduction of Halon outflow, leading to incapacity to maintain fire
extinguishing agent concentration. Combined with fire, this could
result in an uncontrolled fire in the affected compartment, which
would constitute an unsafe condition.
To avoid water absorbing filter element blockage, this AD
requires replacement [with improved dual-filter assemblies] or
modification of the Halon dual-filter assemblies of the lower deck
cargo compartment fire extinguishing system:
--In the forward cargo compartment for aeroplanes fitted with Lower
Deck Cargo Compartment (LDCC) and
--In the bulk cargo compartment for aeroplanes fitted with Bulk
Cargo Rest Compartment (BCRC) fire extinguishing system.
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 comments received.
Support for the NPRM
Delta Air Lines (DAL) supports the intent of the NPRM.
Request To Refer to Updated Revisions of Service Information
Air Transport Association (ATA), on behalf of its member DAL,
requests that we revise paragraph (f) of the NPRM to reference the most
recent version of Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A330-26-3040 as an
acceptable means of compliance.
We agree to refer to Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A330-26-
3040, Revision 03, dated November 9, 2009. Airbus has also released
Mandatory Service Bulletin A340-26-4038, Revision 03, dated November 9,
2009; and Mandatory Service Bulletin A340-26-5019, Revision 04, dated
December 11, 2009. The revisions introduce minor changes and add the
Halon filter part number, but do not add any additional work. We have
revised this final rule accordingly.
Request To Mandate a Specific Version of PALL Service Bulletin
ATA, on behalf of its member DAL, states that it will be unable to
fully comply because of an inconsistency in the PALL service
information. DAL requests that we revise the NPRM to mandate a specific
issue of PALL Service Bulletin 6753-20-2. DAL states that specifying a
specific issue level is necessary because acceptable part numbers vary
in the work instruction in the different issues of this PALL service
bulletin.
We disagree. Airbus has issued new service information, which
specifies the specific part number, Halon filter having part number
QA06753-03VSB or QA06753-03. The Airbus service information specified
in Table 1 of this AD refers to PALL Service Bulletin 6753-20-2 only as
an additional source of guidance for modifying the Halon dual-filter
assembly. We have revised this final rule to include the latest version
of the applicable Airbus service information and to provide credit for
work done in accordance with previous revisions of the service
information.
Request To Postpone Release of the Final Rule Until PALL Service
Bulletin Is Revised
ATA, on behalf of its member DAL, requests that we postpone
releasing the final rule until PALL revises its service information.
DAL states that the paragraph 2.D of PALL Service Bulletin 6753-20-2
specifies when performing the modification in situ to continue to step
7 after accomplishing an airplane leak check. DAL states that PALL
Service Bulletin 6753-20-2 specifies to proceed to step 4 if not
performing the modification in situ. However, DAL notes that steps
2.D.7 and 2.D.8 state to remove tooling from the filter assembly, which
is installed in step 5. DAL notes that if the modification is being
performed in situ, then step 5 is not accomplished, and therefore,
steps 7 and 8 cannot be accomplished.
We do not agree to wait to issue the final rule until PALL releases
a revised service bulletin. However, we agree that clarification may be
necessary. We have coordinated with Airbus, and it has confirmed that
PALL Service Bulletin 6753-20-2, Issue 4, dated November 21, 2009,
contains a discrepancy in a note. Airbus states that when performing
the work `on-wing,' operators using PALL Service Bulletin 6753-20-2,
Issue 4, dated November 21, 2009, for guidance should go to step 9, not
step 7. We have not changed the AD in regard to this issue.
Conclusion
We reviewed the available data, including the comments 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.
Explanation of Change to Costs of Compliance
Since issuance of the NPRM, we have increased the labor rate used
in the Costs of Compliance from $80 per work-hour to $85 per work-hour.
The Costs of Compliance information, below, reflects this increase in
the specified hourly labor rate.
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this AD will affect 32 products of U.S. registry.
We also estimate that it will take about 13 work-hours per product to
comply with the basic requirements of this AD. The average labor rate
is $85 per work-hour. Required parts will cost about $708 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 $58,016, or $1,813 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.
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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
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:
2010-14-19 Airbus: Amendment 39-16364. Docket No. FAA-2009-1215;
Directorate Identifier 2009-NM-126-AD.
Effective Date
(a) This airworthiness directive (AD) becomes effective August
17, 2010.
Affected ADs
(b) None.
Applicability
(c) This AD applies to airplanes certificated in any category,
identified in paragraphs (c)(1), (c)(2), and (c)(3) of this AD.
(1) Airbus Model A330-201, -202, -203, -223, -243, -301, -302, -
303, -321, -322, -323, -341, -342 and -343 airplanes, all serial
numbers, except those on which Airbus modification 55590 has been
embodied in production.
(2) Airbus Model A340-211, -212, -213, -311, -312, -313, -541,
and -642 airplanes, all serial numbers fitted with lower deck cargo
compartment (LDCC), except those on which Airbus modification 55590
has been embodied in production.
(3) Airbus Model A340-311, -312, -313, -541, and -642 airplanes,
all serial numbers fitted with bulk cargo rest compartment (BCRC),
except those on which Airbus modification 56047 has been embodied in
production.
Note 1: The BCRC is embodied in production on Model A340-300,
A340-500, and A340-600 airplanes through the following Airbus
modification (including but not limited to): 47198, 47884, 48895,
48710, 49136, 50107, 50900, 50901, or 51320.
Note 2: The fire extinguishing system for the BCRC is embodied
in production on Model A340-500 and A340-600 airplanes through Mod
47197 (partial BCRC); on Model A340-500 and A340-600 airplanes
through Mod 47883 (full BCRC); and on Model A340-300 airplanes
through Mod 50108 (partial BCRC).
Subject
(d) Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 26: Fire
protection.
Reason
(e) The mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI)
states:
During the qualification test campaign at the supplier site of
the prototype Flow Metering Compact Unit (FMCU) Part Number (P/N)
QA07907-03, partial blockage of the water absorbing filter element
P/N QA06123 was observed several times. The blockage was created by
carbon debris from the cartridge and from the burst disc of the
Halon bottle.
This water absorbing filter element is part of Halon Dual-Filter
Assembly installed also in the Flow Metering System (FMS) of the
cargo compartment Fire Extinguishing System used in the A330 and
A340 aeroplanes.
Blockage of the water absorbing filter element could lead to
reduction of Halon outflow, leading to incapacity to maintain fire
extinguishing agent concentration. Combined with fire, this could
result in an uncontrolled fire in the affected compartment, which
would constitute an unsafe condition.
To avoid water absorbing filter element blockage, this AD
requires replacement [with improved dual-filter assemblies] or
modification of the Halon dual-filter assemblies of the lower deck
cargo compartment fire extinguishing system:
--In the forward cargo compartment for aeroplanes fitted with Lower
Deck Cargo Compartment (LDCC) and
--In the bulk cargo compartment for aeroplanes fitted with Bulk
Cargo Rest Compartment (BCRC) fire extinguishing system.
Actions and Compliance
(f) Unless already done, do the following actions.
(1) Replace or modify the Halon dual-filter assemblies of the
flow metering fire extinguishing system in the forward and bulk
cargo compartments, as applicable, in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions of the applicable service bulletin
identified in Table 1 of this AD, at the applicable time specified
in paragraphs (f)(1)(i), (f)(1)(ii), and (f)(1)(iii) of this AD.
Table 1--Service Bulletins
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Airbus mandatory
Airbus model-- service bulletin-- Revision-- Dated--
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A330-200 and -300 airplanes......... A330-26-3040........... 03 November 9, 2009.
A340-200 and -300 airplanes......... A340-26-4038........... 03 November 9, 2009.
A340-500 and -600 airplanes......... A340-26-5019........... 04 December 11, 2009.
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(i) For airplanes fitted with Halon dual-filter assemblies part
number (P/N) QA06753: Within 18 months after the effective date of
this AD.
(ii) For Model A340-642 series airplanes, weight variant 101,
102, and 103 fitted with Halon dual-filter assembly P/N QA06753-01
or P/N QA06753-02: Within 18 months after the effective date of this
AD.
(iii) For airplanes other than those identified in paragraph
(f)(1)(ii) of this AD and fitted with Halon dual-filter assembly P/N
QA06753-01 or P/N QA06753-02: Within 24 months after the effective
date of this AD.
Note 3: The Halon dual-filter assembly P/N QA06753 is embodied
in production through Airbus modification 40041. The Halon dual-
filter assembly P/N QA06753-01 is only embodied in service through
Airbus Service Bulletin A330-26-3030 or Airbus Service Bulletin
A340-26-4038. The Halon dual-filter assembly P/N QA06753-02 is
embodied in production through modification 47197 or 47883 or 50108
(BCRC) and 51065 or 51329 (LDCC) or in service through Airbus
Service Bulletin A330-26-3030 or Airbus Service Bulletin A340-26-
4038.
(2) Actions accomplished before the effective date of this AD
according to the service bulletins listed in Table 2 of this AD are
considered acceptable for compliance with the corresponding actions
specified in this AD.
Table 2--Credit Service Bulletins
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Airbus-- Revision-- Dated--
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Mandatory Service Bulletin A330-26-3040. 02............................. August 6, 2008.
Mandatory Service Bulletin A340-26-5019. 02............................. August 6, 2008.
Mandatory Service Bulletin A340-26-5019. 03............................. May 19, 2009.
Service Bulletin A330-26-3040........... Original....................... March 29, 2007.
Service Bulletin A330-26-3040........... 01............................. December 19, 2007.
Service Bulletin A340-26-4038........... Original....................... March 29, 2007.
Service Bulletin A340-26-4038........... 01............................. December 19, 2007.
Service Bulletin A340-26-4038........... 02............................. August 6, 2008.
Service Bulletin A340-26-5019........... Original....................... July 27, 2007.
Service Bulletin A340-26-5019........... 01............................. January 23, 2008.
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FAA AD Differences
Note 4: This AD differs from the MCAI and/or service information
as follows:
(1) The second paragraph of the applicability of the MCAI
specifies certain models except those on which Modification 55590
has been done. Paragraph (c)(2) of this AD specifies those models
fitted with lower deck cargo compartment (LDCC), except those on
which Modification 55590 has been done.
(2) Although the MCAI tells you to submit information to the
manufacturer, this AD does not require such a submittal.
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 principal maintenance inspector (PMI) or
principal avionics inspector (PAI), as appropriate, or lacking a
principal inspector, your local Flight Standards District Office.
The AMOC approval letter must specifically reference this AD.
(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.
Related Information
(h) Refer to MCAI European Aviation Safety Agency Airworthiness
Directive 2009-0064, dated March 12, 2009, and the service
information identified in Table 3 of this AD, for related
information.
Table 3--Related Service Information
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Airbus mandatory service
bulletin-- Revision-- Dated--
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A330-26-3040.................. 03 November 9, 2009.
A340-26-4038.................. 03 November 9, 2009.
A340-26-5019.................. 04 December 11, 2009.
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Material Incorporated by Reference
(i) You must use the service information contained in Table 4 of
this AD to do the actions required by this AD, unless the AD
specifies otherwise.
Table 4--Material Incorporated by Reference
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Airbus mandatory service
bulletin-- Revision-- Dated--
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A330-26-3040.................. 03 November 9, 2009.
A340-26-4038.................. 03 November 9, 2009.
A340-26-5019.................. 04 December 11, 2009.
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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 SAS--Airworthiness
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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.
(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 June 29, 2010.
Ali Bahrami,
Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
[FR Doc. 2010-16550 Filed 7-12-10; 8:45 am]
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