Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes, 36146-36149 [2012-14048]

Download as PDF 36146 Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 117 / Monday, June 18, 2012 / Rules and Regulations (n) Material Incorporated by Reference (1)You must use the following service information to do the actions required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference (IBR) of the following service information under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. (i) Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 717– 55A0011, dated May 17, 2011. (2) For service information identified in this AD, contact Boeing Commercial Airplanes, Attention: Data & Services Management, 3855 Lakewood Boulevard, MC D800–0019, Long Beach, California 90846– 0001; phone: 206–544–5000, extension 2; fax: 206–766–5683; Internet: https:// www.myboeingfleet.com. (3) 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. (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/ cfr/ibr-locations.html. Issued in Renton, Washington, on June 7, 2012. Michael Kaszycki, Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2012–14542 Filed 6–15–12; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA–2011–1170; Directorate Identifier 2010–NM–264–AD; Amendment 39–17080; AD 2012–12–01] RIN 2120–AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of Transportation (DOT). ACTION: Final rule. AGENCY: We are superseding an existing airworthiness directive (AD) for all Airbus Model A300 B4–600, B4– 600R and A300 F4–600R series airplanes, Model A300 C4–605R Variant F airplanes, and Model A310 series airplanes. That AD currently requires modifying the wiring in the right-hand electronics rack. This new AD requires srobinson on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with RULES SUMMARY: VerDate Mar<15>2010 16:18 Jun 15, 2012 Jkt 226001 replacing the cockpit multi-tank indicators (MTI), and for certain airplanes, replacing high-level, lowlevel, and overflow sensors and their harness connectors, and re-instating the low-level warning indication to the cockpit MTI. This AD was prompted by reports of failures of four fuel level sensor-amplifier and MTI units. This AD also adds Model A310 series airplanes to the applicability. We are issuing this AD to prevent degradation of the electrical insulation sleeves of the low-level indication lamps on the MTI, which could cause a short circuit that might result in high voltage being conveyed to the high- and low-level sensors in the wing tanks. This condition could cause the level sensor to heat above acceptable limits, possibly resulting in a fuel tank explosion, and consequent loss of the airplane. DATES: This AD becomes effective July 23, 2012. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of certain publications listed in this AD as of July 23, 2012. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of a certain other publication listed in this AD as of March 27, 2009 (74 FR 7792, February 20, 2009). ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at https:// www.regulations.gov or in person at the U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M–30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dan Rodina, Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, ANM–116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, Washington 98057–3356; telephone (425) 227–2125; fax (425) 227–1149. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: been caused by incorrect connector sleeves materials fitted to the MTI units. Degradation of the electrical insulation sleeves of the Low-level indication lamps on the MTI of the flight deck can cause a short circuit that might result in high voltage being conveyed to the high and low level sensors in the wing tanks. This condition, if not corrected, could cause the level sensor to heat above acceptable limits, possibly resulting in fuel tank explosion, and consequent loss of the aeroplane. As an interim action, EASA AD 2008–0055 [which corresponds to FAA AD 2009–02–04, Amendment 39–15794 (74 FR 7792, February 20, 2009)], was issued requiring the accomplishment of wiring modifications to protect the FLSA and the Flight Warning Computers from 115V [volt] AC [alternating current] and 28V DC [direct current] short circuits within the cockpit MTI. EASA AD 2009–0144, which required the replacement of the affected sensors and their harness connectors with modified units in accordance with the instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin (SB) A300–28–6095 at original issue or SB A300–28–9013 at original issue, as applicable, was further on cancelled because the installation of the new inner tank fused low-level sensors was not possible, due to interference between some sensors and a fuel pipe at connector level. Airbus SB A300–28–6095 and SB A300– 28–9013 have been revised to clear this interference. The replacement of the affected sensors and their harness connectors according to the instructions of these SBs is now possible. This [EASA] AD supersedes [EASA] AD 2008–0055 and introduces the following actions: —Expanding of the applicability to A310 aeroplanes; and —Replacement of the cockpit MTI with a MTI with silicone sleeves and to reinstate the low level warning indication to the cockpit MTI; and —Replacement of the affected sensors and their harness connectors by fused level sensor units for A300–600 and A300– 600ST aeroplanes. Discussion California 90712–4137; phone: 562–627– 5357; fax: 562–627–5210; email: George.Garrido@faa.gov. We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing this AD. We have considered the comments received. 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 November 7, 2011 (76 FR 68671), and proposed to supersede AD 2009–02–04, Amendment 39–15794 (74 FR 7792, February 20, 2009). That NPRM proposed to correct an unsafe condition for the specified products. The MCAI states: One operator experienced failures of four Fuel Level Sensor-Amplifier (FLSA) and Multi Tank Indicators (MTI) units. FLSA and MTI failures have been identified as having PO 00000 Frm 00032 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 You may obtain further information by examining the MCAI in the AD docket. Comments Requests for Extension of Compliance Time UPS requested that we extend the compliance time specified in paragraphs (h), (i), and (j) in the NPRM (76 FR 68671, November 7, 2011) to 60 months. UPS explained that the requested extended compliance time is to reduce the potential for special maintenance visits of its airplanes, and that a compliance period of less than 60 months will cause undue hardship on UPS and its operation, and result in significant negative economic impact. E:\FR\FM\18JNR1.SGM 18JNR1 srobinson on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with RULES Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 117 / Monday, June 18, 2012 / Rules and Regulations UPS reasoned that it has an existing tank entry program that is completed only during airplane major maintenance visits at a 5-year time interval, and that using the existing interval will reduce the costs to open, purge, close, and check out the tanks. UPS explained further, that materials will take a minimum of 6 months to receive, and due to the extensive time waiting for parts, this will force even more airplanes into a special visit program in a much shorter period of time than what the NPRM is proposing. UPS expressed that it agrees with the FAA when the premise for establishing a timeline for completion of an SFAR (Special Federal Aviation Regulation) 88 project is based on a level of safety as determined by the NPRM (76 FR 68671, November 7, 2011) and that it believes there is a timeframe precedence that has previously been set by the FAA for a project of this type. UPS explained that the FAA released an earlier AD, which corrected similar actions to the NPRM (76 FR 68671, November 7, 2011), and that the earlier AD had a 5-year compliance requirement. UPS believes that the same level of safety is achieved with a 5-year compliance on the Model A300 airplanes fleet. FedEx requested that we extend the compliance time in the NPRM (76 FR 68671, November 7, 2011) to 30 months, to allow for the accomplishment of the work to be performed at a scheduled heavy maintenance event. FedEx explained that it accomplishes a heavy maintenance check on its Model A300– 600 and A310 airplanes every 30 months. FedEx reasoned that it would be 22 hours per airplane to accomplish the requirements of the service information and that it is a significant economic and operational hardship for it to ‘‘special visit’’ airplanes to accomplish fuel tank entry. We do not agree to extend the compliance time in this final rule. In developing an appropriate compliance time for this action, we considered the urgency associated with the subject unsafe condition, the availability of required parts, and the practical aspect of accomplishing the required modification within a period of time that corresponds to the normal scheduled maintenance for most affected operators. Under the provisions of paragraph (m) of the final rule, we will consider requests for approval of an extension of the compliance time if sufficient data are submitted to substantiate that the new compliance time would provide an acceptable level of safety. We have not changed the AD in this regard. VerDate Mar<15>2010 16:18 Jun 15, 2012 Jkt 226001 Requests for Revision to Costs of Compliance UPS requested that we revise the Costs of Compliance section in the NPRM (76 FR 68671, November 7, 2011). UPS explained that it has determined that the required hours to complete the NPRM are greater than 150 hours and that the material kits that are required by Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A300–28–6095, Revision 01, dated February 2, 2010, are approximately $40,000 each, which is a total of $52,750 per airplane. UPS reasoned that the completion of the modification on the 53 UPS Model A300 airplanes will be approximately $2,795,750, which is a significant negative economic impact on UPS. UPS expressed that the proposed cost in the NPRM is only 7.5 percent of the actual cost that UPS will incur and that the actual costs will be greater than 13 times the cost estimates proposed in the NPRM. FedEx requested that we acknowledge that there is an additional material cost and that our Costs of Compliance section in the NPRM (76 FR 68671, November 7, 2011) is underestimated in terms of financial impact to the operator. FedEx reasoned that the estimated parts cost for accomplishment of Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A300–28–6095, Revision 01, dated February 2, 2010, only includes the Airbus manufactured hardware kit (P/N 286095B01R01). FedEx explained that in order to complete the modification, a separate Intertechnique kit that includes the actual sensors and harness connectors must be procured, and that Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A300–28–6095, Revision 01, dated February 2, 2010, provides no warranty information or pricing for the additional required kit. FedEx expressed that it is in the process of obtaining price information for the additional required Intertechnique kits and will provide the data when it becomes available. We agree to revise the Costs of Compliance section in this final rule for the reasons stated by the commenters. We have revised the Costs of Compliance section of the final rule to include the average costs of parts from Intertechnique. Revised Paragraph Header and Wording We have revised the heading for and the wording in paragraph (k) of this AD and the wording of paragraph (g) of this AD; these changes have not affected the intent of those paragraphs. PO 00000 Frm 00033 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 36147 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— except for minor editorial changes. We have determined that these minor changes: • Are consistent with the intent that was proposed in the NPRM (76 FR 68671, November 7, 2011) for correcting the unsafe condition; and • Do not add any additional burden upon the public than was already proposed in the NPRM (76 FR 68671, November 7, 2011). Costs of Compliance We estimate that this AD will affect about 210 products of U.S. registry. The actions that are required by AD 2009– 02–04, Amendment 39–15794 (74 FR 7792, February 20, 2009), and retained in this AD take about 5 work-hours per product, at an average labor rate of $85 per work-hour. Required parts cost about $0 per product. Based on these figures, the estimated cost of the currently required actions is $425 per product. We estimate that it will take about 44 work-hours per product to comply with the new basic requirements of this AD. The average labor rate is $85 per workhour. Required parts will cost about $39,000 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 $8,975,400, or $42,740 per product. Authority for This Rulemaking Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA’s authority to issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the authority of the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII: Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more detail the scope of the Agency’s authority. We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: General requirements.’’ Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within the scope of that authority E:\FR\FM\18JNR1.SGM 18JNR1 36148 Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 117 / Monday, June 18, 2012 / Rules and Regulations 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 that 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); 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. 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 (76 FR 68671, November 7, 2011), the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and other information. The street address for the Docket Operations office (telephone (800) 647–5527) is in the ADDRESSES section. Comments will be available in the AD docket shortly after receipt. List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by reference, Safety. Adoption of the Amendment Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator, the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows: srobinson on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with RULES PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES 1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows: ■ Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. § 39.13 [Amended] 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by removing airworthiness directive (AD) ■ VerDate Mar<15>2010 16:18 Jun 15, 2012 Jkt 226001 2009–02–04, Amendment 39–15794 (74 FR 7792, February 20, 2009), and adding the following new AD: 2012–12–01 Airbus: Amendment 39–17080. Docket No. FAA–2011–1170; Directorate Identifier 2010–NM–264–AD. (a) Effective Date This airworthiness directive (AD) becomes effective July 23, 2012. (b) Affected ADs This AD supersedes AD 2009–02–04, Amendment 39–15794 (74 FR 7792, February 20, 2009). (c) Applicability This AD applies to Airbus Model A300 B4– 601, B4–603, B4–620, B4–622, B4–605R, B4– 622R, F4–605R, F4–622R, and C4–605R Variant F airplanes, and Model A310–203, –204, –221, –222, –304, –322, –324, and –325 airplanes; certificated in any category; all certified models, all manufacturer serial numbers. (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 28: Fuel. (e) Reason This AD was prompted by reports of failures of four fuel level sensor-amplifier and multi-tank indicator (MTI) units. We are issuing this AD to prevent degradation of the electrical insulation sleeves of the low-level indication lamps on the MTI, which could cause a short circuit that might result in high voltage being conveyed to the high and low level sensors in the wing tanks. This condition could cause the level sensor to heat above acceptable limits, possibly resulting in a fuel tank explosion, and consequent loss of the airplane. (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) Retained Actions and Compliance Times (1) This paragraph restates the actions and compliance times required by paragraph (f) of AD 2009–02–04, Amendment 39–15794 (74 FR 7792, February 20, 2009), with no changes. For Model A300–600 airplanes: Unless already done, within 3 months after March 27, 2009 (the effective date of AD 2009–02–04), modify the wiring in the righthand electronics rack in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A300–28A6096, Revision 02, dated July 4, 2008. Doing the required actions in paragraph (h) or (i) of this AD, as applicable, terminates the actions required by this paragraph. (2) This paragraph provides credit for the modification required by paragraph (g)(1) of this AD, if the modification was performed before March 27, 2009 (the effective date of AD 2009–02–04) using Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A300–28A6096, dated October 19, 2007; or Revision 01, dated April 16, 2008. PO 00000 Frm 00034 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 (h) New Replacement and Re-Instatement for Certain Model A300–600 Series Airplanes With New Service Information For Model A300–600 series airplanes on which Airbus modification 06213 has been embodied in production: Within 24 months after the effective date of this AD, do the actions required by paragraphs (h)(1), (h)(2), and (h)(3) of this AD. Doing the actions in this paragraph terminates the requirements of paragraph (g)(1) of this AD. (1) Replace the cockpit MTI, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A300–28– 6101, dated June 4, 2008. (2) Before further flight after doing the replacement specified in paragraph (h)(1) of this AD: Replace the high-level, low-level, and overflow sensors and their harness connectors, with fused sensors and new harness connectors, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A300–28–6095, Revision 01, dated February 2, 2010. (3) Before further flight after doing the replacement specified in paragraph (h)(2) of this AD: Re-instate the low-level warning indication to the cockpit MTI, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A300–28– 6103, Revision 01, dated May 18, 2010. (i) New Replacement and Re-Instatement for Certain Other Model A300–600 Series Airplanes For Model A300–600 series airplanes on which Airbus modification 06213 has not been embodied in production: Within 24 months after the effective date of this AD, do the actions required by paragraphs (i)(1), (i)(2), and (i)(3) of this AD. Doing the actions in this paragraph terminates the requirements of paragraph (g)(1) of this AD. (1) Replace the cockpit MTI, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A300–28– 6101, dated June 4, 2008. (2) Before further flight after doing the replacement specified in paragraph (i)(1) of this AD: Re-instate the low-level warning indication to the cockpit MTI, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A300–28– 6103, Revision 01, dated May 18, 2010. (3) Before further flight after doing the action specified in paragraph (i)(2) of this AD: Replace the high-level, low-level, and overflow sensors and their harness connectors, with fused sensors and new harness connectors, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A300–28–6095, Revision 01, dated February 2, 2010. (j) New Replacement for Model A310 Series Airplanes For Model A310 series airplanes: Within 24 months after the effective date of this AD, replace the cockpit MTI, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A310–28–2167, dated June 4, 2008. (k) Credit for Previous Actions This paragraph provides credit for the actions specified in paragraphs (h)(3) and E:\FR\FM\18JNR1.SGM 18JNR1 Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 117 / Monday, June 18, 2012 / Rules and Regulations (i)(2) of this AD, if those actions were performed before the effective date of this AD using Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A300–28–6103, dated May 20, 2009. (l) Parts Installation As of the effective date of this AD, no person may install, on any airplane, any MTI in the cockpit location, unless it has been modified in accordance with the applicable service information listed in paragraphs (l)(1), (l)(2), (l)(3), (l)(4), (l)(5), and (l)(6) of this AD. (1) Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A300–28–6101, dated June 4, 2008. (2) Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A310–28–2167, dated June 4, 2008. (3) GE Service Bulletin 1404KID–28–466, Revision 1, dated July 15, 2008. (4) GE Service Bulletin 1406KID–28–467, Revision 1, dated July 15, 2008. (5) GE Service Bulletin 1410KID–28–468, Revision 1, dated July 15, 2008. (6) GE Service Bulletin 1420KID–28–469, Revision 1, dated July 23, 2008. srobinson on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with RULES (m) 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: Dan Rodina, Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, ANM–116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, Washington 98057– 3356; telephone (425) 227–2125; fax (425) 227–1149. Information may be emailed to: 9ANM-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 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. (n) Related Information Refer to MCAI European Aviation Safety Agency Airworthiness Directive 2010–0175, dated August 18, 2010, and the service information identified in paragraphs (n)(1), (n)(2), (n)(3), (n)(4), (n)(5), (n)(6), (n)(7), (n)(8), and (n)(9) of this AD, for related information. (1) Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A300–28–6095, Revision 01, dated February 2, 2010. (2) Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A300–28–6101, dated June 4, 2008. VerDate Mar<15>2010 16:18 Jun 15, 2012 Jkt 226001 (3) Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A300–28–6103, Revision 01, dated May 18, 2010. (4) Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A300–28A6096, Revision 02, dated July 4, 2008. (5) Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A310–28–2167, dated June 4, 2008. (6) GE Service Bulletin 1404KID–28–466, Revision 1, dated July 15, 2008. (7) GE Service Bulletin 1406KID–28–467, Revision 1, dated July 15, 2008. (8) GE Service Bulletin 1410KID–28–468, Revision 1, dated July 15, 2008. (9) GE Service Bulletin 1420KID–28–469, Revision 1, dated July 23, 2008. (o) Material Incorporated by Reference (1) You must use the following service information to do the actions required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference (IBR) of the following service information under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51 on the date specified. (2) The following service information was approved for IBR on July 23, 2012: (i) Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A300–28–6095, Revision 01, dated February 2, 2010. (ii) Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A300–28–6101, dated June 4, 2008. (iii) Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A300–28–6103, Revision 01, dated May 18, 2010. (iv) Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A310–28–2167, dated June 4, 2008. (v) GE Service Bulletin 1404KID–28–466, Revision 1, dated July 15, 2008. (vi) GE Service Bulletin 1406KID–28–467, Revision 1, dated July 15, 2008. (vii) GE Service Bulletin 1410KID–28–468, Revision 1, dated July 15, 2008. (viii) GE Service Bulletin 1420KID–28–469, Revision 1, dated July 23, 2008. (3) The following service information was approved for IBR on March 27, 2009 (74 FR 7792, February 20, 2009): (i) Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A300–28A6096, Revision 02, dated July 4, 2008. (4) For Airbus service information identified in this AD, contact Airbus SAS— EAW (Airworthiness Office), 1 Rond Point Maurice Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61 93 44 51; email: account.airwortheas@airbus.com; Internet https:// www.airbus.com. For GE service information identified in this AD, contact GE Aviation, Customer Support Center, 1 Neumann Way, Cincinnati, Ohio 45215; telephone 513–552– 3272; email cs.techpubs@ge.com; Internet https://www.geaviation.com. (5) You may review copies of the service information at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, Washington. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221. (6) You may also review copies of the service information that is incorporated by reference at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For information on the availability of this PO 00000 Frm 00035 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 36149 material at an NARA facility, 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 May 31, 2012. Michael Kaszycki, Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2012–14048 Filed 6–15–12; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–P FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION 16 CFR Part 436 Disclosure Requirements and Prohibitions Concerning Franchising Federal Trade Commission (FTC or Commission). ACTION: Final rule amendments. AGENCY: The FTC announces revised monetary thresholds for three exemptions from the Franchise Rule. FTC is required to adjust the size of the monetary thresholds every fourth year based upon the Consumer Price Index for all urban consumers published by the Department of Labor. DATES: This final rule is effective July 1, 2012. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Craig Tregillus, Franchise Rule Coordinator, Division of Marketing Practices, FTC, 600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20580, (202) 326–2970, ctregillus@ftc.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The FTC’s Trade Regulation Rule entitled ‘‘Disclosure Requirements and Prohibitions Concerning Franchising’’ (Franchise Rule or Rule) 1 provides three exemptions based on a monetary threshold: the $500 ‘‘minimum payment exemption,’’ 2 the $1 million ‘‘large franchise investment exemption’’ 3 and the $5 million ‘‘large franchisee exemption.’’ 4 The Rule requires the Commission to ‘‘adjust the size of the monetary thresholds every fourth year based upon the * * * Consumer Price Index for all urban consumers published by the Department of Labor.’’ 5 This requirement, added by the 2007 amendments to the Rule, took effect on July 1, 2007, so that franchisors would have a one-year phase-in period within which to comply with the amended Rule’s revised disclosure requirements SUMMARY: 1 16 CFR Part 436. CFR 436.8(a)(1). 3 16 CFR 436.8(a)(5)(i). 4 16 CFR 436.8(a)(5)(ii). 5 16 CFR 436.8(b). 2 16 E:\FR\FM\18JNR1.SGM 18JNR1

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2011-1170; Directorate Identifier 2010-NM-264-AD; 
Amendment 39-17080; AD 2012-12-01]
RIN 2120-AA64


Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of 
Transportation (DOT).

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: We are superseding an existing airworthiness directive (AD) 
for all Airbus Model A300 B4-600, B4-600R and A300 F4-600R series 
airplanes, Model A300 C4-605R Variant F airplanes, and Model A310 
series airplanes. That AD currently requires modifying the wiring in 
the right-hand electronics rack. This new AD requires replacing the 
cockpit multi-tank indicators (MTI), and for certain airplanes, 
replacing high-level, low-level, and overflow sensors and their harness 
connectors, and re-instating the low-level warning indication to the 
cockpit MTI. This AD was prompted by reports of failures of four fuel 
level sensor-amplifier and MTI units. This AD also adds Model A310 
series airplanes to the applicability. We are issuing this AD to 
prevent degradation of the electrical insulation sleeves of the low-
level indication lamps on the MTI, which could cause a short circuit 
that might result in high voltage being conveyed to the high- and low-
level sensors in the wing tanks. This condition could cause the level 
sensor to heat above acceptable limits, possibly resulting in a fuel 
tank explosion, and consequent loss of the airplane.

DATES: This AD becomes effective July 23, 2012.
    The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by 
reference of certain publications listed in this AD as of July 23, 
2012.
    The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by 
reference of a certain other publication listed in this AD as of March 
27, 2009 (74 FR 7792, February 20, 2009).

ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at https://www.regulations.gov or in person at the U.S. Department of 
Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, 
Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dan Rodina, Aerospace Engineer, 
International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, Washington 98057-3356; telephone (425) 
227-2125; 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 November 7, 2011 (76 
FR 68671), and proposed to supersede AD 2009-02-04, Amendment 39-15794 
(74 FR 7792, February 20, 2009). That NPRM proposed to correct an 
unsafe condition for the specified products. The MCAI states:

    One operator experienced failures of four Fuel Level Sensor-
Amplifier (FLSA) and Multi Tank Indicators (MTI) units. FLSA and MTI 
failures have been identified as having been caused by incorrect 
connector sleeves materials fitted to the MTI units.
    Degradation of the electrical insulation sleeves of the Low-
level indication lamps on the MTI of the flight deck can cause a 
short circuit that might result in high voltage being conveyed to 
the high and low level sensors in the wing tanks. This condition, if 
not corrected, could cause the level sensor to heat above acceptable 
limits, possibly resulting in fuel tank explosion, and consequent 
loss of the aeroplane.
    As an interim action, EASA AD 2008-0055 [which corresponds to 
FAA AD 2009-02-04, Amendment 39-15794 (74 FR 7792, February 20, 
2009)], was issued requiring the accomplishment of wiring 
modifications to protect the FLSA and the Flight Warning Computers 
from 115V [volt] AC [alternating current] and 28V DC [direct 
current] short circuits within the cockpit MTI.
    EASA AD 2009-0144, which required the replacement of the 
affected sensors and their harness connectors with modified units in 
accordance with the instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin (SB) 
A300-28-6095 at original issue or SB A300-28-9013 at original issue, 
as applicable, was further on cancelled because the installation of 
the new inner tank fused low-level sensors was not possible, due to 
interference between some sensors and a fuel pipe at connector 
level.
    Airbus SB A300-28-6095 and SB A300-28-9013 have been revised to 
clear this interference. The replacement of the affected sensors and 
their harness connectors according to the instructions of these SBs 
is now possible.
    This [EASA] AD supersedes [EASA] AD 2008-0055 and introduces the 
following actions:

--Expanding of the applicability to A310 aeroplanes; and
--Replacement of the cockpit MTI with a MTI with silicone sleeves 
and to reinstate the low level warning indication to the cockpit 
MTI; and
--Replacement of the affected sensors and their harness connectors 
by fused level sensor units for A300-600 and A300-600ST aeroplanes.

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 have considered the comments received.

Requests for Extension of Compliance Time

    UPS requested that we extend the compliance time specified in 
paragraphs (h), (i), and (j) in the NPRM (76 FR 68671, November 7, 
2011) to 60 months. UPS explained that the requested extended 
compliance time is to reduce the potential for special maintenance 
visits of its airplanes, and that a compliance period of less than 60 
months will cause undue hardship on UPS and its operation, and result 
in significant negative economic impact.

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UPS reasoned that it has an existing tank entry program that is 
completed only during airplane major maintenance visits at a 5-year 
time interval, and that using the existing interval will reduce the 
costs to open, purge, close, and check out the tanks. UPS explained 
further, that materials will take a minimum of 6 months to receive, and 
due to the extensive time waiting for parts, this will force even more 
airplanes into a special visit program in a much shorter period of time 
than what the NPRM is proposing.
    UPS expressed that it agrees with the FAA when the premise for 
establishing a timeline for completion of an SFAR (Special Federal 
Aviation Regulation) 88 project is based on a level of safety as 
determined by the NPRM (76 FR 68671, November 7, 2011) and that it 
believes there is a timeframe precedence that has previously been set 
by the FAA for a project of this type. UPS explained that the FAA 
released an earlier AD, which corrected similar actions to the NPRM (76 
FR 68671, November 7, 2011), and that the earlier AD had a 5-year 
compliance requirement. UPS believes that the same level of safety is 
achieved with a 5-year compliance on the Model A300 airplanes fleet.
    FedEx requested that we extend the compliance time in the NPRM (76 
FR 68671, November 7, 2011) to 30 months, to allow for the 
accomplishment of the work to be performed at a scheduled heavy 
maintenance event. FedEx explained that it accomplishes a heavy 
maintenance check on its Model A300-600 and A310 airplanes every 30 
months. FedEx reasoned that it would be 22 hours per airplane to 
accomplish the requirements of the service information and that it is a 
significant economic and operational hardship for it to ``special 
visit'' airplanes to accomplish fuel tank entry.
    We do not agree to extend the compliance time in this final rule. 
In developing an appropriate compliance time for this action, we 
considered the urgency associated with the subject unsafe condition, 
the availability of required parts, and the practical aspect of 
accomplishing the required modification within a period of time that 
corresponds to the normal scheduled maintenance for most affected 
operators. Under the provisions of paragraph (m) of the final rule, we 
will consider requests for approval of an extension of the compliance 
time if sufficient data are submitted to substantiate that the new 
compliance time would provide an acceptable level of safety. We have 
not changed the AD in this regard.

Requests for Revision to Costs of Compliance

    UPS requested that we revise the Costs of Compliance section in the 
NPRM (76 FR 68671, November 7, 2011). UPS explained that it has 
determined that the required hours to complete the NPRM are greater 
than 150 hours and that the material kits that are required by Airbus 
Mandatory Service Bulletin A300-28-6095, Revision 01, dated February 2, 
2010, are approximately $40,000 each, which is a total of $52,750 per 
airplane. UPS reasoned that the completion of the modification on the 
53 UPS Model A300 airplanes will be approximately $2,795,750, which is 
a significant negative economic impact on UPS. UPS expressed that the 
proposed cost in the NPRM is only 7.5 percent of the actual cost that 
UPS will incur and that the actual costs will be greater than 13 times 
the cost estimates proposed in the NPRM.
    FedEx requested that we acknowledge that there is an additional 
material cost and that our Costs of Compliance section in the NPRM (76 
FR 68671, November 7, 2011) is underestimated in terms of financial 
impact to the operator. FedEx reasoned that the estimated parts cost 
for accomplishment of Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A300-28-6095, 
Revision 01, dated February 2, 2010, only includes the Airbus 
manufactured hardware kit (P/N 286095B01R01). FedEx explained that in 
order to complete the modification, a separate Intertechnique kit that 
includes the actual sensors and harness connectors must be procured, 
and that Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A300-28-6095, Revision 01, 
dated February 2, 2010, provides no warranty information or pricing for 
the additional required kit. FedEx expressed that it is in the process 
of obtaining price information for the additional required 
Intertechnique kits and will provide the data when it becomes 
available.
    We agree to revise the Costs of Compliance section in this final 
rule for the reasons stated by the commenters. We have revised the 
Costs of Compliance section of the final rule to include the average 
costs of parts from Intertechnique.

Revised Paragraph Header and Wording

    We have revised the heading for and the wording in paragraph (k) of 
this AD and the wording of paragraph (g) of this AD; these changes have 
not affected the intent of those paragraphs.

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--except for minor 
editorial changes. We have determined that these minor changes:
     Are consistent with the intent that was proposed in the 
NPRM (76 FR 68671, November 7, 2011) for correcting the unsafe 
condition; and
     Do not add any additional burden upon the public than was 
already proposed in the NPRM (76 FR 68671, November 7, 2011).

Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this AD will affect about 210 products of U.S. 
registry. The actions that are required by AD 2009-02-04, Amendment 39-
15794 (74 FR 7792, February 20, 2009), and retained in this AD take 
about 5 work-hours per product, at an average labor rate of $85 per 
work-hour. Required parts cost about $0 per product. Based on these 
figures, the estimated cost of the currently required actions is $425 
per product.
    We estimate that it will take about 44 work-hours per product to 
comply with the new basic requirements of this AD. The average labor 
rate is $85 per work-hour. Required parts will cost about $39,000 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 $8,975,400, or $42,740 per product.

Authority for This Rulemaking

    Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to 
issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the 
authority of the FAA Administrator. ``Subtitle VII: Aviation 
Programs,'' describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's 
authority.
    We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in 
``Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: General 
requirements.'' Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with 
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing 
regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator 
finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within 
the scope of that authority

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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 that 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);
    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.
    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 (76 FR 68671, November 7, 
2011), the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and other 
information. The street address for the Docket Operations office 
(telephone (800) 647-5527) is in the ADDRESSES section. Comments will 
be available in the AD docket shortly after receipt.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39

    Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by 
reference, Safety.

Adoption of the Amendment

    Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the 
Administrator, the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows:

PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

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 removing airworthiness directive (AD) 
2009-02-04, Amendment 39-15794 (74 FR 7792, February 20, 2009), and 
adding the following new AD:

2012-12-01 Airbus: Amendment 39-17080. Docket No. FAA-2011-1170; 
Directorate Identifier 2010-NM-264-AD.

(a) Effective Date

    This airworthiness directive (AD) becomes effective July 23, 
2012.

(b) Affected ADs

    This AD supersedes AD 2009-02-04, Amendment 39-15794 (74 FR 
7792, February 20, 2009).

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to Airbus Model A300 B4-601, B4-603, B4-620, B4-
622, B4-605R, B4-622R, F4-605R, F4-622R, and C4-605R Variant F 
airplanes, and Model A310-203, -204, -221, -222, -304, -322, -324, 
and -325 airplanes; certificated in any category; all certified 
models, all manufacturer serial numbers.

(d) Subject

    Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 28: Fuel.

(e) Reason

    This AD was prompted by reports of failures of four fuel level 
sensor-amplifier and multi-tank indicator (MTI) units. We are 
issuing this AD to prevent degradation of the electrical insulation 
sleeves of the low-level indication lamps on the MTI, which could 
cause a short circuit that might result in high voltage being 
conveyed to the high and low level sensors in the wing tanks. This 
condition could cause the level sensor to heat above acceptable 
limits, possibly resulting in a fuel tank explosion, and consequent 
loss of the airplane.

(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) Retained Actions and Compliance Times

    (1) This paragraph restates the actions and compliance times 
required by paragraph (f) of AD 2009-02-04, Amendment 39-15794 (74 
FR 7792, February 20, 2009), with no changes. For Model A300-600 
airplanes: Unless already done, within 3 months after March 27, 2009 
(the effective date of AD 2009-02-04), modify the wiring in the 
right-hand electronics rack in accordance with the Accomplishment 
Instructions of Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A300-28A6096, 
Revision 02, dated July 4, 2008. Doing the required actions in 
paragraph (h) or (i) of this AD, as applicable, terminates the 
actions required by this paragraph.
    (2) This paragraph provides credit for the modification required 
by paragraph (g)(1) of this AD, if the modification was performed 
before March 27, 2009 (the effective date of AD 2009-02-04) using 
Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A300-28A6096, dated October 19, 
2007; or Revision 01, dated April 16, 2008.

(h) New Replacement and Re-Instatement for Certain Model A300-600 
Series Airplanes With New Service Information

    For Model A300-600 series airplanes on which Airbus modification 
06213 has been embodied in production: Within 24 months after the 
effective date of this AD, do the actions required by paragraphs 
(h)(1), (h)(2), and (h)(3) of this AD. Doing the actions in this 
paragraph terminates the requirements of paragraph (g)(1) of this 
AD.
    (1) Replace the cockpit MTI, in accordance with the 
Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin 
A300-28-6101, dated June 4, 2008.
    (2) Before further flight after doing the replacement specified 
in paragraph (h)(1) of this AD: Replace the high-level, low-level, 
and overflow sensors and their harness connectors, with fused 
sensors and new harness connectors, in accordance with the 
Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin 
A300-28-6095, Revision 01, dated February 2, 2010.
    (3) Before further flight after doing the replacement specified 
in paragraph (h)(2) of this AD: Re-instate the low-level warning 
indication to the cockpit MTI, in accordance with the Accomplishment 
Instructions of Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A300-28-6103, 
Revision 01, dated May 18, 2010.

(i) New Replacement and Re-Instatement for Certain Other Model A300-600 
Series Airplanes

    For Model A300-600 series airplanes on which Airbus modification 
06213 has not been embodied in production: Within 24 months after 
the effective date of this AD, do the actions required by paragraphs 
(i)(1), (i)(2), and (i)(3) of this AD. Doing the actions in this 
paragraph terminates the requirements of paragraph (g)(1) of this 
AD.
    (1) Replace the cockpit MTI, in accordance with the 
Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin 
A300-28-6101, dated June 4, 2008.
    (2) Before further flight after doing the replacement specified 
in paragraph (i)(1) of this AD: Re-instate the low-level warning 
indication to the cockpit MTI, in accordance with the Accomplishment 
Instructions of Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A300-28-6103, 
Revision 01, dated May 18, 2010.
    (3) Before further flight after doing the action specified in 
paragraph (i)(2) of this AD: Replace the high-level, low-level, and 
overflow sensors and their harness connectors, with fused sensors 
and new harness connectors, in accordance with the Accomplishment 
Instructions of Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A300-28-6095, 
Revision 01, dated February 2, 2010.

(j) New Replacement for Model A310 Series Airplanes

    For Model A310 series airplanes: Within 24 months after the 
effective date of this AD, replace the cockpit MTI, in accordance 
with the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Mandatory Service 
Bulletin A310-28-2167, dated June 4, 2008.

(k) Credit for Previous Actions

    This paragraph provides credit for the actions specified in 
paragraphs (h)(3) and

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(i)(2) of this AD, if those actions were performed before the 
effective date of this AD using Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin 
A300-28-6103, dated May 20, 2009.

(l) Parts Installation

    As of the effective date of this AD, no person may install, on 
any airplane, any MTI in the cockpit location, unless it has been 
modified in accordance with the applicable service information 
listed in paragraphs (l)(1), (l)(2), (l)(3), (l)(4), (l)(5), and 
(l)(6) of this AD.
    (1) Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A300-28-6101, dated June 
4, 2008.
    (2) Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A310-28-2167, dated June 
4, 2008.
    (3) GE Service Bulletin 1404KID-28-466, Revision 1, dated July 
15, 2008.
    (4) GE Service Bulletin 1406KID-28-467, Revision 1, dated July 
15, 2008.
    (5) GE Service Bulletin 1410KID-28-468, Revision 1, dated July 
15, 2008.
    (6) GE Service Bulletin 1420KID-28-469, Revision 1, dated July 
23, 2008.

(m) 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: Dan Rodina, 
Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport 
Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, Washington 
98057-3356; telephone (425) 227-2125; 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 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.

(n) Related Information

    Refer to MCAI European Aviation Safety Agency Airworthiness 
Directive 2010-0175, dated August 18, 2010, and the service 
information identified in paragraphs (n)(1), (n)(2), (n)(3), (n)(4), 
(n)(5), (n)(6), (n)(7), (n)(8), and (n)(9) of this AD, for related 
information.
    (1) Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A300-28-6095, Revision 01, 
dated February 2, 2010.
    (2) Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A300-28-6101, dated June 
4, 2008.
    (3) Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A300-28-6103, Revision 01, 
dated May 18, 2010.
    (4) Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A300-28A6096, Revision 02, 
dated July 4, 2008.
    (5) Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A310-28-2167, dated June 
4, 2008.
    (6) GE Service Bulletin 1404KID-28-466, Revision 1, dated July 
15, 2008.
    (7) GE Service Bulletin 1406KID-28-467, Revision 1, dated July 
15, 2008.
    (8) GE Service Bulletin 1410KID-28-468, Revision 1, dated July 
15, 2008.
    (9) GE Service Bulletin 1420KID-28-469, Revision 1, dated July 
23, 2008.

(o) Material Incorporated by Reference

    (1) You must use the following service information to do the 
actions required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. The 
Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by 
reference (IBR) of the following service information under 5 U.S.C. 
552(a) and 1 CFR part 51 on the date specified.
    (2) The following service information was approved for IBR on 
July 23, 2012:
    (i) Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A300-28-6095, Revision 01, 
dated February 2, 2010.
    (ii) Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A300-28-6101, dated June 
4, 2008.
    (iii) Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A300-28-6103, Revision 
01, dated May 18, 2010.
    (iv) Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A310-28-2167, dated June 
4, 2008.
    (v) GE Service Bulletin 1404KID-28-466, Revision 1, dated July 
15, 2008.
    (vi) GE Service Bulletin 1406KID-28-467, Revision 1, dated July 
15, 2008.
    (vii) GE Service Bulletin 1410KID-28-468, Revision 1, dated July 
15, 2008.
    (viii) GE Service Bulletin 1420KID-28-469, Revision 1, dated 
July 23, 2008.
    (3) The following service information was approved for IBR on 
March 27, 2009 (74 FR 7792, February 20, 2009):
    (i) Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A300-28A6096, Revision 02, 
dated July 4, 2008.
    (4) For Airbus service information identified in this AD, 
contact Airbus SAS--EAW (Airworthiness Office), 1 Rond Point Maurice 
Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96; 
fax +33 5 61 93 44 51; email: account.airworth-eas@airbus.com; 
Internet https://www.airbus.com. For GE service information 
identified in this AD, contact GE Aviation, Customer Support Center, 
1 Neumann Way, Cincinnati, Ohio 45215; telephone 513-552-3272; email 
cs.techpubs@ge.com; Internet https://www.geaviation.com.
    (5) You may review copies of the service information at the FAA, 
Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, 
Washington. For information on the availability of this material at 
the FAA, call 425-227-1221.
    (6) You may also review copies of the service information that 
is incorporated by reference at the National Archives and Records 
Administration (NARA). For information on the availability of this 
material at an NARA facility, 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 May 31, 2012.
Michael Kaszycki,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification 
Service.
[FR Doc. 2012-14048 Filed 6-15-12; 8:45 am]
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