Airworthiness Directives; Goodrich Evacuation Systems Approved Under Technical Standard Order (TSO) TSO-C69b and Installed on Airbus Airplanes, 81885-81889 [2011-33359]
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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
that is likely to exist or develop on
products identified in this rulemaking
action.
Regulatory Findings
We determined that this proposed AD
would not have federalism implications
under Executive Order 13132. This
proposed AD would 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 proposed regulation:
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 proposed AD and placed it in the
AD docket.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
safety, Incorporation by reference,
Safety.
The Proposed Amendment
Accordingly, under the authority
delegated to me by the Administrator,
the FAA proposes to amend 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.
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§ 39.13
[Amended]
2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
the following new AD:
Airbus: Docket No. FAA–2011–1327;
Directorate Identifier 2011–NM–091–AD.
(a) Comments Due Date
We must receive comments by February
13, 2012.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
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(c) Applicability
This AD applies to Airbus Model A330–
223F, –243F, –201, –202, –203, –223, –243,
–301, –302, –303, –321, –322, –323, –341,
–342, and –343 airplanes; and Model A340–
211, –212, –213, –311, –312, and –313
airplanes; certificated in any category; all
manufacturer serial numbers, except
airplanes on which Airbus modification
200616 has been embodied in production.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of
America Code 32: Landing gear.
(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by a report of
corrosion found on the main fitting of the
nose landing gear (NLG) leg in the vicinity
of the dowel pin bushes retaining the lower
steering flange. We are issuing this AD to
prevent NLG main fitting rupture, which
could result in an NLG collapse.
(f) Compliance
You are responsible for having the actions
required by this AD performed within the
compliance times specified, unless the
actions have already been done.
(g) Actions
At the later of the times specified in
paragraph (g)(1), (g)(2), or (g)(3) of this AD,
as applicable, modify the NLG main fitting by
adding primer paint to the cadmium around
the dowel bush holes, in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus
Mandatory Service Bulletin A330–32–3241,
dated November 26, 2010 (for Model A330–
200 and –300 airplanes); or A340–32–4282,
dated November 26, 2010 (for Model A340–
200 and –300 airplanes).
(1) Within 60 months since first flight of
the NLG on any airplane.
(2) Within 60 months since first flight of
the NLG on any airplane after the most recent
overhaul of the NLG.
(3) Within 24 months after the effective
date of this AD.
(h) Other FAA AD Provisions
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.
In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your
request to your principal inspector or local
Flight Standards District Office, as
appropriate. If sending information directly
to the International Branch, send it to ATTN:
Vladimir Ulyanov, Aerospace Engineer,
International Branch, ANM–116, Transport
Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind
Avenue SW., Renton, Washington 98057–
3356; phone: (425) 227–1138; fax: (425) 227–
1149. Information may be emailed to:
9-ANM-116-AMOC-REQUESTS@faa.gov.
Before using any approved AMOC, notify
your appropriate principal inspector, or
lacking a principal inspector, the manager of
the local flight standards district office/
certificate holding district office. The AMOC
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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.
(i) Related Information
Refer to MCAI European Aviation Safety
Agency (EASA) Airworthiness Directive
2011–0032, dated March 1, 2011; Airbus
Mandatory Service Bulletin A330–32–3241,
dated November 26, 2010; and Airbus
Mandatory Service Bulletin A340–32–4282,
dated November 26, 2010; for related
information.
Issued in Renton, Washington, on
December 16, 2011.
Michael Kaszycki,
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–2011–0223; Directorate
Identifier 2010–NM–161–AD]
RIN 2120–AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Goodrich
Evacuation Systems Approved Under
Technical Standard Order (TSO) TSO–
C69b and Installed on Airbus Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Supplemental notice of
proposed rulemaking (NPRM);
reopening of comment period.
AGENCY:
We are revising an earlier
proposed airworthiness directive (AD)
for Goodrich Evacuation Systems
approved under Technical Standard
Order (TSO) TSO–C69b and installed on
Airbus Model A330–200 and –300 series
airplanes, Model A340–200 and –300
series airplanes, and Model A340–500
and –600 series airplanes. That NPRM
proposed to supersede an existing AD.
That NPRM proposed inspecting to
determine the part number of the
pressure relief valves on the affected
Goodrich evacuation systems, replacing
certain pressure relief valves, and
adding airplanes to the applicability.
That NPRM was prompted by reports
that during workshop testing, certain
pressure relief valves, which were
required by the existing AD, did not seal
SUMMARY:
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and allowed the pressure in certain
slides/rafts to fall below the minimum
raft mode pressure for the unit. This
action revises that NPRM by adding
certain airplanes to the applicability.
We are proposing this supplemental
NPRM to correct the unsafe condition
on these products. Since these actions
impose an additional burden over that
proposed in the NPRM, we are
reopening the comment period to allow
the public the chance to comment on
these proposed changes.
DATES: We must receive comments on
this supplemental NPRM by February
13, 2012.
ADDRESSES: You may send comments,
using the procedures found in 14 CFR
11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following
methods:
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to
https://www.regulations.gov. Follow the
instructions for submitting comments.
• Fax: (202) 493–2251.
• Mail: U.S. Department of
Transportation, Docket Operations,
M–30, West Building Ground Floor,
Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey
Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590.
• Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of
Transportation, Docket Operations,
M–30, West Building Ground Floor,
Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey
Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590,
between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday
through Friday, except Federal holidays.
For service information identified in
this AD, contact Goodrich Corporation,
Aircraft Interior Products, ATTN:
Technical Publications, 3414 South
Fifth Street, Phoenix, Arizona 85040;
phone: (602) 243–2270; email:
george.yribarren@goodrich.com;
Internet: https://www.goodrich.com/
TechPubs. You may review copies of the
referenced 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.
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 proposed
AD, the regulatory evaluation, any
comments received, and other
information. The street address for the
Docket Office (phone: (800) 647–5527)
is in the ADDRESSES section. Comments
will be available in the AD docket
shortly after receipt.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Tracy Ton, Aerospace Engineer, Cabin
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Safety/Mechanical and Environmental
Systems Branch, ANM–150L, FAA, Los
Angeles Aircraft Certification Office,
3960 Paramount Boulevard, Lakewood,
California 90712–4137; phone: (562)
627–5352; fax: (562) 627–5210; email:
Tracy.Ton@faa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Comments Invited
We invite you to send any written
relevant data, views, or arguments about
this proposed AD. Send your comments
to an address listed under the
ADDRESSES section. Include ‘‘Docket No.
FAA–2011–0223; Directorate Identifier
2010–NM–161–AD’’ at the beginning of
your comments. We specifically invite
comments on the overall regulatory,
economic, environmental, and energy
aspects of this proposed AD. We will
consider all comments received by the
closing date and may amend this
proposed AD because of those
comments.
We will post all comments we
receive, without change, to https://
www.regulations.gov, including any
personal information you provide. We
will also post a report summarizing each
substantive verbal contact we receive
about this proposed AD.
Discussion
We issued an NPRM to amend 14 CFR
part 39 to include an AD that would
apply to Goodrich evacuation systems
approved under TSO–C69b and
installed on certain Model A330–200
and –300 series airplanes, Model A340–
200 and –300 series airplanes, and
Model A340–541 and –642 airplanes.
That NPRM was published in the
Federal Register on March 21, 2011 (76
FR 15229). That NPRM proposed to
supersede AD 2007–23–01, Amendment
39–15247 (72 FR 62568, November 6,
2007). That NPRM proposed to require
inspecting to determine the part number
of the pressure relief valves on the
affected Goodrich evacuation systems,
replacing certain pressure relief valves
with new improved valves, and marking
the system identification placard on the
girt of the replaced part. That NPRM
also proposed to add Model A330–223F
and –243F airplanes to the applicability.
Actions Since AD 2007–23–01,
Amendment 39–15247 (72 FR 62568,
November 6, 2007) Was Issued
Since we issued AD 2007–23–01,
Amendment 39–15247 (72 FR 62568,
November 6, 2007, Model A330–302
and –303 have been added to the United
States Type Certificate Data Sheet
A46NM and we have determined they
are affected by the identified unsafe
condition.
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Comments
We gave the public the opportunity to
comment on the previous NPRM (76 FR
15229, March 21, 2011). The following
presents the comments received on the
NPRM and the FAA’s response to each
comment.
Support for NPRM (76 FR 15229,
March 21, 2011)
Hawaiian Airlines concurred with the
NPRM (76 FR 15229, March 21, 2011).
Request To Use Later Revisions of
Goodrich Service Information
Airbus stated that there are later
revisions of the service information that
should be referenced in the NPRM (76
FR 15229, March 21, 2011). Airbus
stated that these revisions are Goodrich
Service Bulletin 7A1508/09/10/39–25–
373, Revision 3, dated March 30, 2011;
and Goodrich Service Bulletin 4A3928/
4A3934–25–374, Revision 2, dated
March 30, 2011. Airbus did not
provided justification for the request.
We agree, because Goodrich Service
Bulletin 7A1508/09/10/39–25–373,
Revision 3, dated March 30, 2011; and
Goodrich Service Bulletin 4A3928/
4A3934–25–374, Revision 2, dated
March 30, 2011; are the latest revisions
and do not change the actions proposed
in this supplemental NPRM. We have
revised the supplemental NPRM to refer
to these revisions. We have also revised
paragraph (j) of the supplemental NPRM
to give credit for doing the applicable
actions specified in this supplemental
NPRM before the effective date of the
AD in accordance with Goodrich
Service Bulletin 7A1508/09/10/39–25–
373, Revision 2, dated May 8, 2009; and
Goodrich Service Bulletin 4A3928/
4A3934–25–374, Revision 1, dated May
8, 2009.
Request To Include Changing the Firing
Pin Cable of Right Hand Configurations
in This NPRM (76 FR 15229, March 21,
2011)
Airbus and the European Aviation
Safety Agency (EASA) requested that
the NPRM (76 FR 15229, March 21,
2011) be revised to include replacing
certain firing pin cables. Airbus stated
that they want the NPRM to include
changing of the firing pin cable of right
hand configurations of part number
(P/N) 4A3928 series escape slides.
Airbus stated that the NPRM preamble
section ‘‘Differences Between the
Proposed AD and the Service
Information’’ makes a statement that
changes to certain firing pin cables are
not included in the AD. Airbus stated
that the change to the firing pin cables
improves the reliability of the automatic
inflation as required by part 25 of the
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(25.810(a)(1)(i)). EASA stated that
marking the modified slide unit without
accomplishing this action would be
impossible.
We do not agree. This supplemental
NPRM proposes to supersede AD 2007–
23–01, Amendment 39–15247, (72 FR
62568, November 6, 2007), to correct
certain pressure relief valves that did
not seal and allowed the pressure in
slides/rafts to fall below the minimum
raft mode pressure for the unit and add
airplanes to the applicability. This
supplemental NPRM is necessary to
prevent loss of pressure in the escape
slides/rafts after an emergency
evacuation, which could result in
inadequate buoyancy to support the
raft’s passenger capacity during ditching
and increase the chance for injury to raft
passengers. The purpose of an AD is to
correct an identified unsafe condition in
airplanes. We consider the firing pin
cable replacement a design
improvement and not an action that
addresses the identified unsafe
condition. Additionally, Goodrich
Service Bulletin 4A3928/4A3934–25–
374, Revision 1, dated May 8, 2009,
included the replacement of firing pin
cable P/N 4A3622–3 for only Model
A340–500 Door 3 right hand slides (P/
N 4A3928–4 and –6) as an improvement
of the automatic inflation reliability.
Goodrich Service Bulletin 4A3928/
4A3934–25–374, Revision 1, dated May
8, 2009, did not specify replacement of
firing pin cable for other airplanes in the
applicability of this supplemental
NPRM. We have not changed the
supplemental NPRM in this regard.
Request To Use Generic Term Model
A330–200 and –300, and Model A340–
200 and –300 Airplanes
Airbus requested that the generic term
Model A330–200 and –300 airplanes be
used in lieu of Model A330–201, –202,
–203, –223, –223F, –243, –243F, –301,
–302, –303, –321, –322, –323, –341,
–342, and –343 airplanes; and Model
A340–200 and –300 airplanes be used in
lieu of Model A340–211, –212, –213,
–311, –312, and –313 airplanes; in
paragraph (c) of the NPRM (76 FR
15229, March 21, 2011).
We agree. We have revised paragraph
(c) of this AD accordingly.
Request To Use Generic Term Model
A340–500 and –600 Airplanes
Airbus requested that generic term
Model A340–500 and –600 airplanes be
used in lieu of Model A340–541 and
–642 in applicability paragraph (c) of
the NPRM (76 FR 15229, March 21,
2011). As justification for its request,
Airbus stated that evacuation slides and
included equipment (pressure reducing
valve) may be removed from Model
A340–542 airplanes and be installed on
Model A340–541 and –642 airplanes.
We agree. We have revised paragraph
(c) of this AD accordingly.
Request To Include Model A340–542
and A340–643 Airplanes
included in the AD applicability. EASA
requested the change to allow it to adopt
future FAA ADs without changes.
We agree to revise the applicability of
the AD. As stated previously, we have
revised paragraph (c) of this AD to
include the generic term Model A340–
500 and –600 series airplanes.
FAA’s Determination
We are proposing this supplemental
NPRM because we evaluated all the
relevant information and determined
the unsafe condition described
previously is likely to exist or develop
in other products of the same type
design. Certain changes described above
expand the scope of the NPRM (76 FR
15229, March 21, 2011). As a result, we
have determined that it is necessary to
reopen the comment period to provide
additional opportunity for the public to
comment on this supplemental NPRM.
Proposed Requirements of the
Supplemental NPRM
This supplemental NPRM would
require accomplishing the actions
specified in the service information
described previously. The supplemental
NPRM also adds Model A330–302 and
–303 airplanes to the applicability.
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this proposed AD
affects 41 airplanes of U.S. registry.
We estimate the following costs to
comply with this proposed AD:
EASA requested that Model A340–
542 and A340–643 airplanes be
ESTIMATED COSTS
Action
Labor cost
Parts cost
Cost per
product
Inspection to determine part numbers ........
1 work-hour × $85 per hour = $85 .............
$0
$85
We estimate the following costs to do
any necessary replacements that would
be required based on the results of the
proposed inspection. We have no way of
Cost on U.S.
operators
Up to $3,485.
determining the number of aircraft that
might need these replacements.
ON-CONDITION COSTS
Labor cost
Parts cost
Valve replacement .....................................................
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Action
1 work-hour × $85 per hour = $85 ..........................
$775
According to the manufacturer, some
of the costs of this proposed AD may be
covered under warranty, thereby
reducing the cost impact on affected
individuals. We do not control warranty
coverage for affected individuals. As a
result, we have included all costs in our
cost estimate.
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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.
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Cost per product
$860 per slide.
We are issuing this rulemaking under
the authority described in Subtitle VII,
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701:
‘‘General requirements.’’ Under that
section, Congress charges the FAA with
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in
air commerce by prescribing regulations
for practices, methods, and procedures
the Administrator finds necessary for
safety in air commerce. This regulation
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is within the scope of that authority
because it addresses an unsafe condition
that is likely to exist or develop on
products identified in this rulemaking
action.
Regulatory Findings
We determined that this proposed AD
would not have federalism implications
under Executive Order 13132. This
proposed AD would 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 proposed regulation:
(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),
(3) Will not affect intrastate aviation
in Alaska, and
(4) 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.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
safety, Incorporation by reference,
Safety.
The Proposed Amendment
Accordingly, under the authority
delegated to me by the Administrator,
the FAA proposes to amend 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
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2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by
removing airworthiness directive
(AD) 2007–23–01, Amendment 39–
15247 (72 FR 62568, November 6, 2007),
and adding the following new AD:
Goodrich (Formerly BF Goodrich): Docket
No. FAA–2011–0223; Directorate
Identifier 2010–NM–161–AD.
(a) Comments Due Date
We must receive comments by February
13, 2012.
(b) Affected ADs
This AD supersedes AD 2007–23–01,
Amendment 39–15247 (72 FR 62568,
November 6, 2007).
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(c) Applicability
This AD applies to Goodrich evacuation
systems approved under Technical Standard
Order (TSO) TSO–C69b, as installed on the
Airbus airplanes, certificated in any category,
identified in paragraphs (c)(1), (c)(2), and
(c)(3) of this AD.
(1) Model A330–200 and –300 series
airplanes, and Model A330–200 freighter
series airplanes, as identified in Goodrich
Service Bulletin 7A1508/09/10/39–25–373,
Revision 3, dated March 30, 2011.
(2) Model A340–200 and –300 series
airplanes, as identified in Goodrich Service
Bulletin 7A1508/09/10/39–25–373, Revision
3, dated March 30, 2011.
(3) Model A340–500 and –600 series
airplanes, as identified in Goodrich Service
Bulletins 7A1508/09/10/39–25–373, Revision
3, dated March 30, 2011; and 4A3928/
4A3934–25–374, Revision 2, dated March 30,
2011.
(d) Subject
Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC)/
Air Transport Association (ATA) of America
Code 2560, Emergency Equipment.
(e) Unsafe Condition
This AD was prompted by reports that
during workshop testing, certain pressure
relief valves did not seal and allowed the
pressure in certain slides/rafts to fall below
the minimum raft mode pressure for the unit.
We are issuing this AD to prevent loss of
pressure in the escape slides/rafts after an
emergency evacuation, which could result in
inadequate buoyancy to support the raft’s
passenger capacity during ditching and
increase the chance for injury to raft
passengers.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the
compliance times specified, unless already
done.
(g) Inspection
Within 36 months after the effective date
of this AD, inspect the evacuation systems to
determine whether any pressure relief valve
having part number (P/N) 4A3641–1,
4A3791–3, 4A3641–26, or 4A3791–6 is
installed. A review of airplane maintenance
records or the system identification placard
on the girt is acceptable in lieu of this
inspection if the part number of the pressure
relief valve can be conclusively determined
from that review.
(h) Part Replacement
If any valve having P/N 4A3641–1,
4A3791–3, 4A3641–26, or 4A3791–6 is
identified during the inspection or review
specified in paragraph (g) of this AD: Before
further flight, do the applicable actions
required by paragraphs (h)(1) and (h)(2) of
this AD:
(1) Replace all pressure relief valves having
P/Ns 4A3641–1 and 4A3791–3 with pressure
relief valves having P/N 115815–1, and mark
the system identification placard on the girt,
in accordance with the Accomplishment
Instructions of Goodrich Service Bulletin
7A1508/09/10/39–25–373, Revision 3, dated
March 30, 2011.
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(2) Replace all pressure relief valves having
P/Ns 4A3641–26 and 4A3791–6 with
pressure relief valves having P/N 115815–1
(for evacuation systems having P/N 4A3934
series units) or 115815–2 (for evacuation
systems P/N 4A3928 series units); and mark
the system identification placard on the girt;
in accordance with the Accomplishment
Instructions of Goodrich Service Bulletin
4A3928/4A3934–25–374, Revision 2, dated
March 30, 2011.
(i) Parts Installation
As of the effective date of this AD, no
person may install a pressure relief valve
having P/N 4A3641–1, 4A3791–3, 4A3791–6,
or 4A3641–26 in the evacuation system on
any airplane.
(j) Credit for Actions Accomplished in
Accordance With Previous Service
Information
Actions accomplished before the effective
date of this AD in accordance with Goodrich
Service Bulletin 7A1508/09/10/39–25–373,
dated March 31, 2008, Goodrich Service
Bulletin 7A1508/09/10/39–25–373, Revision
1, dated August 1, 2008, or Goodrich Service
Bulletin 7A1508/09/10/39–25–373, Revision
2, dated May 8, 2009; or Goodrich Service
Bulletin 4A3928/4A3934–25–374, dated July
18, 2008, or Goodrich Service Bulletin
4A3928/4A3934–25–374, Revision 1, dated
May 8, 2009; as applicable; are acceptable for
compliance with the corresponding
requirements of this AD.
(k) Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs)
(1) The Manager, Los Angeles Aircraft
Certification Office, FAA, has the authority to
approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested
using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19.
In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your
request to your principal inspector or local
Flight Standards District Office, as
appropriate. If sending information directly
to the manager of the ACO, send it to the
attention of the person identified in the
Related Information section of this AD.
(2) Before using any approved AMOC,
notify your appropriate principal inspector,
or lacking a principal inspector, the manager
of the local flight standards district office/
certificate holding district office.
(l) Related Information
(1) For more information about this AD,
contact Tracy Ton, Aerospace Engineer,
Cabin Safety/Mechanical and Environmental
Systems Branch, ANM–150L, FAA, Los
Angeles Aircraft Certification Office, 3960
Paramount Boulevard, Lakewood, California
90712–4137; phone: (562) 627–5352; fax:
(562) 627–5210; email:
(2) For service information identified in
this AD, contact Goodrich Corporation,
Aircraft Interior Products, ATTN: Technical
Publications, 3414 South Fifth Street
Phoenix, Arizona 85040; phone: (602) 243–
2270; email: https://
www.george.yribarren@goodrich.com;
Internet: https://www.goodrich.com/
TechPubs. You may review copies of the
referenced service information at the FAA,
Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind
Avenue SW., Renton, Washington. For
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information on the availability of this
material at the FAA, call (425) 227–1221.
saab2000.techsupport@saabgroup.com;
Internet https://www.saabgroup.com.
You may review copies of the
referenced 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.
Issued in Renton, Washington, on
December 16, 2011.
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–2011–1410; Directorate
Identifier 2011–NM–033–AD]
RIN 2120–AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Saab AB,
Saab Aerosystems Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
(NPRM).
AGENCY:
We propose to adopt a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for all Saab
AB, Saab Aerosystems Model SAAB
2000 airplanes. This proposed AD was
prompted by reports of hydraulic
accumulator failure. This proposed AD
would require replacing certain
hydraulic accumulators with stainless
steel hydraulic accumulators, and
structural modifications in the nose
landing gear bay. We are proposing this
AD to prevent failure of hydraulic
accumulators, which may result in
damage to the airplane and injury to
occupants.
SUMMARY:
We must receive comments on
this proposed AD by February 13, 2012.
ADDRESSES: You may send comments by
any of the following methods:
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to
https://www.regulations.gov. Follow the
instructions for submitting comments.
• Fax: (202) 493–2251.
• Mail: U.S. Department of
Transportation, Docket Operations,
M–30, West Building Ground Floor,
Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey
Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590.
• Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of
Transportation, Docket Operations,
M–30, West Building Ground Floor,
Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey
Avenue SE., Washington, DC, between 9
a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through
Friday, except Federal holidays.
For service information identified in
this proposed AD, contact Saab AB,
Saab Aerosystems, SE–581 88,
¨
Linkoping, Sweden; telephone +46 13
18 5591; fax +46 13 18 4874; email
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DATES:
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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 this proposed AD, 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.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Shahram Daneshmandi, Aerospace
Engineer, International Branch, ANM–
116, Transport Airplane Directorate,
FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton,
Washington 98057–3356; telephone
(425) 227–1112; fax (425) 227–1149.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Comments Invited
We invite you to send any written
relevant data, views, or arguments about
this proposed AD. Send your comments
to an address listed under the
ADDRESSES section. Include ‘‘Docket No.
FAA–2011–1410; Directorate Identifier
2011–NM–033–AD’’ at the beginning of
your comments. We specifically invite
comments on the overall regulatory,
economic, environmental, and energy
aspects of this proposed AD. We will
consider all comments received by the
closing date and may amend this
proposed AD based on those comments.
We will post all comments we
receive, without change, to https://
www.regulations.gov, including any
personal information you provide. We
will also post a report summarizing each
substantive verbal contact we receive
about this proposed AD.
Discussion
The European Aviation Safety Agency
(EASA), which is the Technical Agent
for the Member States of the European
Community, has issued EASA
Airworthiness Directive 2011–0004,
dated January 17, 2011 (referred to after
this as ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe
condition for the specified products.
The MCAI states:
Three cases of failure have been reported,
affecting the same type of hydraulic
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accumulator as installed on SAAB 2000
aeroplanes, although all occurred on other
aeroplane types. The reported cause of these
failures has been traced to corrosion. Any of
the end parts on the accumulator may depart
from the pressure vessel if they are affected
by corrosion.
This condition, if not detected and
corrected, may lead to fatigue failure of a
hydraulic accumulator, possibly resulting in
damage to the aeroplane and injury to
occupants. In addition, a quality issue during
the replacement of the base material in the
end parts of the accumulator may have
affected the service life of the accumulator.
To address this unsafe condition, SAAB
has introduced a new type of hydraulic
accumulator, which is made of stainless
steel.
For the reasons described above, this
[EASA] AD requires the replacement of all
Part Number (P/N) 08 8423 030 1 hydraulic
accumulators with stainless steel P/N 40800–
2050 hydraulic accumulators and associated
structural modifications in the nose landing
gear bay.
You may obtain further information by
examining the MCAI in the AD docket.
Relevant Service Information
Saab has issued Service Bulletin
2000–29–024, Revision 01, dated
November 5, 2010. The actions
described in this service information are
intended to correct the unsafe condition
identified in the MCAI.
FAA’s Determination and Requirements
of This Proposed AD
This product has been approved by
the aviation authority of another
country, and is approved for operation
in the United States. Pursuant to our
bilateral agreement with the State of
Design Authority, we have been notified
of the unsafe condition described in the
MCAI and service information
referenced above. We are proposing this
AD because we evaluated all pertinent
information and determined an unsafe
condition exists and is likely to exist or
develop on other products of the same
type design.
Costs of Compliance
Based on the service information, we
estimate that this proposed AD would
affect about 8 products of U.S. registry.
We also estimate that it would take
about 12 work-hours per product to
comply with the basic requirements of
this proposed AD. The average labor
rate is $85 per work-hour. Required
parts would cost about $9,995 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
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2011-0223; Directorate Identifier 2010-NM-161-AD]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Goodrich Evacuation Systems Approved
Under Technical Standard Order (TSO) TSO-C69b and Installed on Airbus
Airplanes
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Supplemental notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM); reopening of
comment period.
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SUMMARY: We are revising an earlier proposed airworthiness directive
(AD) for Goodrich Evacuation Systems approved under Technical Standard
Order (TSO) TSO-C69b and installed on Airbus Model A330-200 and -300
series airplanes, Model A340-200 and -300 series airplanes, and Model
A340-500 and -600 series airplanes. That NPRM proposed to supersede an
existing AD. That NPRM proposed inspecting to determine the part number
of the pressure relief valves on the affected Goodrich evacuation
systems, replacing certain pressure relief valves, and adding airplanes
to the applicability. That NPRM was prompted by reports that during
workshop testing, certain pressure relief valves, which were required
by the existing AD, did not seal
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and allowed the pressure in certain slides/rafts to fall below the
minimum raft mode pressure for the unit. This action revises that NPRM
by adding certain airplanes to the applicability. We are proposing this
supplemental NPRM to correct the unsafe condition on these products.
Since these actions impose an additional burden over that proposed in
the NPRM, we are reopening the comment period to allow the public the
chance to comment on these proposed changes.
DATES: We must receive comments on this supplemental NPRM by February
13, 2012.
ADDRESSES: You may send comments, using the procedures found in 14 CFR
11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following methods:
Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to https://www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments.
Fax: (202) 493-2251.
Mail: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New
Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590.
Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New
Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.,
Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.
For service information identified in this AD, contact Goodrich
Corporation, Aircraft Interior Products, ATTN: Technical Publications,
3414 South Fifth Street, Phoenix, Arizona 85040; phone: (602) 243-2270;
email: george.yribarren@goodrich.com; Internet: https://www.goodrich.com/TechPubs. You may review copies of the referenced
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.
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 proposed AD, the regulatory
evaluation, any comments received, and other information. The street
address for the Docket Office (phone: (800) 647-5527) is in the
ADDRESSES section. Comments will be available in the AD docket shortly
after receipt.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tracy Ton, Aerospace Engineer, Cabin
Safety/Mechanical and Environmental Systems Branch, ANM-150L, FAA, Los
Angeles Aircraft Certification Office, 3960 Paramount Boulevard,
Lakewood, California 90712-4137; phone: (562) 627-5352; fax: (562) 627-
5210; email: Tracy.Ton@faa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Comments Invited
We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or
arguments about this proposed AD. Send your comments to an address
listed under the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2011-0223;
Directorate Identifier 2010-NM-161-AD'' at the beginning of your
comments. We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory,
economic, environmental, and energy aspects of this proposed AD. We
will consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend
this proposed AD because of those comments.
We will post all comments we receive, without change, to https://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information you provide. We
will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal contact we
receive about this proposed AD.
Discussion
We issued an NPRM to amend 14 CFR part 39 to include an AD that
would apply to Goodrich evacuation systems approved under TSO-C69b and
installed on certain Model A330-200 and -300 series airplanes, Model
A340-200 and -300 series airplanes, and Model A340-541 and -642
airplanes. That NPRM was published in the Federal Register on March 21,
2011 (76 FR 15229). That NPRM proposed to supersede AD 2007-23-01,
Amendment 39-15247 (72 FR 62568, November 6, 2007). That NPRM proposed
to require inspecting to determine the part number of the pressure
relief valves on the affected Goodrich evacuation systems, replacing
certain pressure relief valves with new improved valves, and marking
the system identification placard on the girt of the replaced part.
That NPRM also proposed to add Model A330-223F and -243F airplanes to
the applicability.
Actions Since AD 2007-23-01, Amendment 39-15247 (72 FR 62568, November
6, 2007) Was Issued
Since we issued AD 2007-23-01, Amendment 39-15247 (72 FR 62568,
November 6, 2007, Model A330-302 and -303 have been added to the United
States Type Certificate Data Sheet A46NM and we have determined they
are affected by the identified unsafe condition.
Comments
We gave the public the opportunity to comment on the previous NPRM
(76 FR 15229, March 21, 2011). The following presents the comments
received on the NPRM and the FAA's response to each comment.
Support for NPRM (76 FR 15229, March 21, 2011)
Hawaiian Airlines concurred with the NPRM (76 FR 15229, March 21,
2011).
Request To Use Later Revisions of Goodrich Service Information
Airbus stated that there are later revisions of the service
information that should be referenced in the NPRM (76 FR 15229, March
21, 2011). Airbus stated that these revisions are Goodrich Service
Bulletin 7A1508/09/10/39-25-373, Revision 3, dated March 30, 2011; and
Goodrich Service Bulletin 4A3928/4A3934-25-374, Revision 2, dated March
30, 2011. Airbus did not provided justification for the request.
We agree, because Goodrich Service Bulletin 7A1508/09/10/39-25-373,
Revision 3, dated March 30, 2011; and Goodrich Service Bulletin 4A3928/
4A3934-25-374, Revision 2, dated March 30, 2011; are the latest
revisions and do not change the actions proposed in this supplemental
NPRM. We have revised the supplemental NPRM to refer to these
revisions. We have also revised paragraph (j) of the supplemental NPRM
to give credit for doing the applicable actions specified in this
supplemental NPRM before the effective date of the AD in accordance
with Goodrich Service Bulletin 7A1508/09/10/39-25-373, Revision 2,
dated May 8, 2009; and Goodrich Service Bulletin 4A3928/4A3934-25-374,
Revision 1, dated May 8, 2009.
Request To Include Changing the Firing Pin Cable of Right Hand
Configurations in This NPRM (76 FR 15229, March 21, 2011)
Airbus and the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) requested
that the NPRM (76 FR 15229, March 21, 2011) be revised to include
replacing certain firing pin cables. Airbus stated that they want the
NPRM to include changing of the firing pin cable of right hand
configurations of part number (P/N) 4A3928 series escape slides. Airbus
stated that the NPRM preamble section ``Differences Between the
Proposed AD and the Service Information'' makes a statement that
changes to certain firing pin cables are not included in the AD. Airbus
stated that the change to the firing pin cables improves the
reliability of the automatic inflation as required by part 25 of the
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Federal Aviation Regulations (25.810(a)(1)(i)). EASA stated that
marking the modified slide unit without accomplishing this action would
be impossible.
We do not agree. This supplemental NPRM proposes to supersede AD
2007-23-01, Amendment 39-15247, (72 FR 62568, November 6, 2007), to
correct certain pressure relief valves that did not seal and allowed
the pressure in slides/rafts to fall below the minimum raft mode
pressure for the unit and add airplanes to the applicability. This
supplemental NPRM is necessary to prevent loss of pressure in the
escape slides/rafts after an emergency evacuation, which could result
in inadequate buoyancy to support the raft's passenger capacity during
ditching and increase the chance for injury to raft passengers. The
purpose of an AD is to correct an identified unsafe condition in
airplanes. We consider the firing pin cable replacement a design
improvement and not an action that addresses the identified unsafe
condition. Additionally, Goodrich Service Bulletin 4A3928/4A3934-25-
374, Revision 1, dated May 8, 2009, included the replacement of firing
pin cable P/N 4A3622-3 for only Model A340-500 Door 3 right hand slides
(P/N 4A3928-4 and -6) as an improvement of the automatic inflation
reliability. Goodrich Service Bulletin 4A3928/4A3934-25-374, Revision
1, dated May 8, 2009, did not specify replacement of firing pin cable
for other airplanes in the applicability of this supplemental NPRM. We
have not changed the supplemental NPRM in this regard.
Request To Use Generic Term Model A330-200 and -300, and Model A340-200
and -300 Airplanes
Airbus requested that the generic term Model A330-200 and -300
airplanes be used in lieu of Model A330-201, -202, -203, -223, -223F, -
243, -243F, -301, -302, -303, -321, -322, -323, -341, -342, and -343
airplanes; and Model A340-200 and -300 airplanes be used in lieu of
Model A340-211, -212, -213, -311, -312, and -313 airplanes; in
paragraph (c) of the NPRM (76 FR 15229, March 21, 2011).
We agree. We have revised paragraph (c) of this AD accordingly.
Request To Use Generic Term Model A340-500 and -600 Airplanes
Airbus requested that generic term Model A340-500 and -600
airplanes be used in lieu of Model A340-541 and -642 in applicability
paragraph (c) of the NPRM (76 FR 15229, March 21, 2011). As
justification for its request, Airbus stated that evacuation slides and
included equipment (pressure reducing valve) may be removed from Model
A340-542 airplanes and be installed on Model A340-541 and -642
airplanes.
We agree. We have revised paragraph (c) of this AD accordingly.
Request To Include Model A340-542 and A340-643 Airplanes
EASA requested that Model A340-542 and A340-643 airplanes be
included in the AD applicability. EASA requested the change to allow it
to adopt future FAA ADs without changes.
We agree to revise the applicability of the AD. As stated
previously, we have revised paragraph (c) of this AD to include the
generic term Model A340-500 and -600 series airplanes.
FAA's Determination
We are proposing this supplemental NPRM because we evaluated all
the relevant information and determined the unsafe condition described
previously is likely to exist or develop in other products of the same
type design. Certain changes described above expand the scope of the
NPRM (76 FR 15229, March 21, 2011). As a result, we have determined
that it is necessary to reopen the comment period to provide additional
opportunity for the public to comment on this supplemental NPRM.
Proposed Requirements of the Supplemental NPRM
This supplemental NPRM would require accomplishing the actions
specified in the service information described previously. The
supplemental NPRM also adds Model A330-302 and -303 airplanes to the
applicability.
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this proposed AD affects 41 airplanes of U.S.
registry.
We estimate the following costs to comply with this proposed AD:
Estimated Costs
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Cost per
Action Labor cost Parts cost product Cost on U.S. operators
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Inspection to determine part 1 work-hour x $85 per $0 $85 Up to $3,485.
numbers. hour = $85.
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We estimate the following costs to do any necessary replacements
that would be required based on the results of the proposed inspection.
We have no way of determining the number of aircraft that might need
these replacements.
On-Condition Costs
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Action Labor cost Parts cost Cost per product
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Valve replacement.................. 1 work-hour x $85 per hour $775 $860 per slide.
= $85.
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According to the manufacturer, some of the costs of this proposed
AD may be covered under warranty, thereby reducing the cost impact on
affected individuals. We do not control warranty coverage for affected
individuals. As a result, we have included all costs in our cost
estimate.
Authority for This Rulemaking
Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to
issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the
authority of the FAA Administrator. ``Subtitle VII: Aviation Programs''
describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's authority.
We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in
Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: ``General
requirements.'' Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing
regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator
finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation
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is within the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe
condition that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in
this rulemaking action.
Regulatory Findings
We determined that this proposed AD would not have federalism
implications under Executive Order 13132. This proposed AD would 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 proposed
regulation:
(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),
(3) Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska, and
(4) 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.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by
reference, Safety.
The Proposed Amendment
Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the
Administrator, the FAA proposes to amend 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.
Sec. 39.13 [Amended]
2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by removing airworthiness directive
(AD) 2007-23-01, Amendment 39-15247 (72 FR 62568, November 6,
2007), and adding the following new AD:
Goodrich (Formerly BF Goodrich): Docket No. FAA-2011-0223;
Directorate Identifier 2010-NM-161-AD.
(a) Comments Due Date
We must receive comments by February 13, 2012.
(b) Affected ADs
This AD supersedes AD 2007-23-01, Amendment 39-15247 (72 FR
62568, November 6, 2007).
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to Goodrich evacuation systems approved under
Technical Standard Order (TSO) TSO-C69b, as installed on the Airbus
airplanes, certificated in any category, identified in paragraphs
(c)(1), (c)(2), and (c)(3) of this AD.
(1) Model A330-200 and -300 series airplanes, and Model A330-200
freighter series airplanes, as identified in Goodrich Service
Bulletin 7A1508/09/10/39-25-373, Revision 3, dated March 30, 2011.
(2) Model A340-200 and -300 series airplanes, as identified in
Goodrich Service Bulletin 7A1508/09/10/39-25-373, Revision 3, dated
March 30, 2011.
(3) Model A340-500 and -600 series airplanes, as identified in
Goodrich Service Bulletins 7A1508/09/10/39-25-373, Revision 3, dated
March 30, 2011; and 4A3928/4A3934-25-374, Revision 2, dated March
30, 2011.
(d) Subject
Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC)/Air Transport Association
(ATA) of America Code 2560, Emergency Equipment.
(e) Unsafe Condition
This AD was prompted by reports that during workshop testing,
certain pressure relief valves did not seal and allowed the pressure
in certain slides/rafts to fall below the minimum raft mode pressure
for the unit. We are issuing this AD to prevent loss of pressure in
the escape slides/rafts after an emergency evacuation, which could
result in inadequate buoyancy to support the raft's passenger
capacity during ditching and increase the chance for injury to raft
passengers.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified,
unless already done.
(g) Inspection
Within 36 months after the effective date of this AD, inspect
the evacuation systems to determine whether any pressure relief
valve having part number (P/N) 4A3641-1, 4A3791-3, 4A3641-26, or
4A3791-6 is installed. A review of airplane maintenance records or
the system identification placard on the girt is acceptable in lieu
of this inspection if the part number of the pressure relief valve
can be conclusively determined from that review.
(h) Part Replacement
If any valve having P/N 4A3641-1, 4A3791-3, 4A3641-26, or
4A3791-6 is identified during the inspection or review specified in
paragraph (g) of this AD: Before further flight, do the applicable
actions required by paragraphs (h)(1) and (h)(2) of this AD:
(1) Replace all pressure relief valves having P/Ns 4A3641-1 and
4A3791-3 with pressure relief valves having P/N 115815-1, and mark
the system identification placard on the girt, in accordance with
the Accomplishment Instructions of Goodrich Service Bulletin 7A1508/
09/10/39-25-373, Revision 3, dated March 30, 2011.
(2) Replace all pressure relief valves having P/Ns 4A3641-26 and
4A3791-6 with pressure relief valves having P/N 115815-1 (for
evacuation systems having P/N 4A3934 series units) or 115815-2 (for
evacuation systems P/N 4A3928 series units); and mark the system
identification placard on the girt; in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions of Goodrich Service Bulletin 4A3928/
4A3934-25-374, Revision 2, dated March 30, 2011.
(i) Parts Installation
As of the effective date of this AD, no person may install a
pressure relief valve having P/N 4A3641-1, 4A3791-3, 4A3791-6, or
4A3641-26 in the evacuation system on any airplane.
(j) Credit for Actions Accomplished in Accordance With Previous Service
Information
Actions accomplished before the effective date of this AD in
accordance with Goodrich Service Bulletin 7A1508/09/10/39-25-373,
dated March 31, 2008, Goodrich Service Bulletin 7A1508/09/10/39-25-
373, Revision 1, dated August 1, 2008, or Goodrich Service Bulletin
7A1508/09/10/39-25-373, Revision 2, dated May 8, 2009; or Goodrich
Service Bulletin 4A3928/4A3934-25-374, dated July 18, 2008, or
Goodrich Service Bulletin 4A3928/4A3934-25-374, Revision 1, dated
May 8, 2009; as applicable; are acceptable for compliance with the
corresponding requirements of this AD.
(k) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)
(1) The Manager, Los Angeles Aircraft Certification Office, FAA,
has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using
the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR
39.19, send your request to your principal inspector or local Flight
Standards District Office, as appropriate. If sending information
directly to the manager of the ACO, send it to the attention of the
person identified in the Related Information section of this AD.
(2) Before using any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate
principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager
of the local flight standards district office/certificate holding
district office.
(l) Related Information
(1) For more information about this AD, contact Tracy Ton,
Aerospace Engineer, Cabin Safety/Mechanical and Environmental
Systems Branch, ANM-150L, FAA, Los Angeles Aircraft Certification
Office, 3960 Paramount Boulevard, Lakewood, California 90712-4137;
phone: (562) 627-5352; fax: (562) 627-5210; email:
(2) For service information identified in this AD, contact
Goodrich Corporation, Aircraft Interior Products, ATTN: Technical
Publications, 3414 South Fifth Street Phoenix, Arizona 85040; phone:
(602) 243-2270; email: http:george.yribarren@goodrich.com">//www.george.yribarren@goodrich.com;
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Issued in Renton, Washington, on December 16, 2011.
Ali Bahrami,
Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
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