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Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus
Mandatory Service Bulletin A310–57–2098,
dated July 22, 2011.
(i) Parts Installation Prohibition
After modification of an airplane as
required by this AD, do not install any slat
extension eccentric bolt having P/N
A5786451220800 on any airplane.
(j) 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.
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(k) Related Information
Refer to MCAI European Aviation Safety
Agency Airworthiness Directive 2011–0187,
dated September 27, 2011, and the following
service information, for related information.
(1) Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin
A310–57–2043, Revision 05, dated
September 29, 2010.
(2) Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin
A310–57–2098, dated July 22, 2011.
(3) Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin
A310–57–2099, dated July 22, 2011.
(l) Material Incorporated by Reference
(1) The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
(IBR) of the service information listed in this
paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR
part 51.
(2) You must use this service information
as applicable to do the actions required by
this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.
(i) Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin
A310–57–2043, Revision 05, dated
September 29, 2010.
(ii) Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin
A310–57–2098, dated July 22, 2011.
(iii) Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin
A310–57–2099, dated July 22, 2011.
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(3) For Airbus service information
identified in this AD, 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.
(4) You may review copies of the service
information at the FAA, Transport Airplane
Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton,
WA. For information on the availability of
this material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221.
(5) 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 July 20,
2012.
Kalene C. Yanamura,
Acting 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–2012–0185; Directorate
Identifier 2011–NM–001–AD; Amendment
39–17143; AD 2012–15–14]
RIN 2120–AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus
Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
We are adopting a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
Airbus Model A300 B4–103, B4–203,
and B4–2C airplanes, and Model A300
B4–600, B4–600R, and F4–600R series
airplanes, and Model A300 C4–605R
Variant F airplanes (collectively called
A300–600 series airplanes). This AD
was prompted by reports of cracking in
the forward lug of the main landing gear
(MLG) rib 5 aft bearing attachment. This
AD requires repetitive inspections for
cracking of the left-hand (LH) and righthand (RH) wing MLG rib 5 aft bearing
forward lugs, and repair if necessary.
We are issuing this AD to detect and
correct cracking of the LH and RH wing
MLG rib 5 aft bearing forward lugs,
which could affect the structural
integrity of the MLG attachment,
resulting in MLG collapse during
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landing or rollout with consequent
damage to the airplane and injury to
occupants.
DATES: This AD becomes effective
September 11, 2012.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of certain publications listed in this AD
as of September 11, 2012.
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 February 28, 2012 (77 FR
11793). That NPRM proposed to correct
an unsafe condition for the specified
products. The MCAI states:
During routine visual inspection, a crack
has been found in the wing MLG [main
landing gear] rib 5 aft bearing forward lug on
two A310 in-service aeroplanes. Laboratory
examination of cracked ribs confirmed that
the crack was due to the presence of pitting
corrosion in the forward lug hole. Also on
both aeroplanes medium to heavy corrosion
was found in the forward lugs on the
opposite wing after removal of the bushes.
Similarly to A310 aeroplanes, A300 and
A300–600 aeroplanes are concerned by this
situation which, if not detected, could affect
the structural integrity of the MLG
attachment.
The aim of the [EASA] Emergency
Airworthiness Directive (EAD) 2006–0372–E
[which corresponds to FAA AD 2007–03–18,
Amendment 39–14929 (72 FR 5919, February
8, 2007)] was to mandate, for A300 and
A300–600 aeroplanes, repetitive detailed
visual inspections (DVI) of wing MLG rib 5
aft bearing forward lugs for detection of
through cracks.
Since then, in order to ensure the detection
of any crack in the forward lug of the RH
[right-hand] and LH [left-hand] MLG rib 5 aft
bearing attachment at an early stage, Airbus
has developed a new inspection by means of
ultrasonic method. Due to the early crack
detection possibility, this new means of
inspection also enables extension of the
inspection interval.
For technical reasons, this new means of
inspection is only applicable to A300B4, C4,
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and F4 and A300–600 aeroplane series (not
to A300B2 aeroplane series).
For these reasons, this new [EASA] AD
* * * adds new inspection program
requirements [a revised detailed inspection,
optional ultrasonic inspections, and repair if
necessary].
As an option, a modification, which
includes installing bushings with an
increased interference fit in the aft
bearing forward lugs, terminates the
repetitive inspections. You may obtain
further information by examining the
MCAI in the AD docket.
Comments
We gave the public the opportunity to
participate in developing this AD. We
considered the comments received.
Request To Refer to Revised Service
Bulletin
UPS requested that we revise the
NPRM (77 FR 11793, February 28, 2012)
to refer to Airbus Mandatory Service
Bulletin A300–57–6106, Revision 03,
dated January 26, 2012. UPS pointed out
that this revised service bulletin
provides a new repair drawing that
supersedes a previous repair drawing.
We agree. We have changed
paragraphs (j) and (o) of this AD to refer
to Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin
A300–57–6106, Revision 03, dated
January 26, 2012. We have also added
paragraph (m)(5) to this AD to give
credit for actions done before the
effective date of this AD using Airbus
Service Bulletin A300–57–6106,
Revision 02, dated June 18, 2010.
Request To Change Paragraph
Reference for Terminating Action
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UPS stated that paragraph (k) of the
NPRM (77 FR 11793, February 28, 2012)
provides terminating action to AD
2007–03–18, Amendment 39–14929 (72
FR 5919, February 8, 2007), by doing the
inspections called out in paragraph (g)
of the NPRM. UPS stated that the
reference for the terminating action for
the repetitive inspections of this NPRM
and for AD 2007–03–18 should be
paragraph (j) of the NPRM.
We agree that paragraph (k) of this AD
should refer to paragraph (j), not
paragraph (g), of this AD for the
terminating modification. Paragraph (k)
of this AD has been changed to refer to
paragraph (j) of this AD.
Request To Specify Terminating Action
for Related AD
UPS requested that we refer to Airbus
Mandatory Service Bulletin A300–57–
6106, Revision 03, dated January 26,
2012, which clarifies that the
terminating action for the repetitive
inspections includes replacing the
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bushings. UPS also requested that the
same reference be included in a related
NPRM (Docket No. FAA–2011–1225,
Directorate Identifier 2010–NM–269–
AD).
We agree that the terminating action
should include replacing the bushings,
which is clarified in Airbus Mandatory
Service Bulletin A300–57–6106,
Revision 03, dated January 26, 2012. As
stated previously, we have changed
paragraph (j) of this AD to refer to
Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin
A300–57–6106, Revision 03, dated
January 26, 2012. No further change to
this AD is necessary.
Directorate Identifier 2010–NM–269–
AD, has been issued as AD 2012–08–03,
Amendment 39–17019 (77 FR 24367,
April 24, 2012), and refers to Airbus
Mandatory Service Bulletin A300–57–
6106, Revision 03, dated January 26,
2012, for the terminating action.
Other Change Made To This AD
We have revised paragraph (m) of this
AD to refer to paragraph (j) of this AD
instead of paragraph (g) of this AD.
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
and minor editorial changes. We have
determined that these changes:
• Are consistent with the intent that
was proposed in the NPRM (77 FR
11793, February 28, 2012) for correcting
the unsafe condition; and
• Do not add any additional burden
upon the public than was already
proposed in the NPRM (77 FR 11793,
February 28, 2012).
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this AD will affect
165 products of U.S. registry. We also
estimate that it will take about 3 workhours per product to comply with the
basic requirements of this AD. The
average labor rate is $85 per work-hour.
Based on these figures, we estimate the
cost of this AD to the U.S. operators to
be $42,075, or $255 per product.
In addition, we estimate that any
necessary follow-on actions would take
about 52 work-hours and require parts
costing $4,590, for a cost of $9,010 per
product. We have no way of
determining the number of products
that may need these actions.
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
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the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII:
Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more
detail the scope of the Agency’s
authority.
We are issuing this rulemaking under
the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII,
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701:
General requirements.’’ Under that
section, Congress charges the FAA with
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in
air commerce by prescribing regulations
for practices, methods, and procedures
the Administrator finds necessary for
safety in air commerce. This regulation
is within the scope of that authority
because it addresses an unsafe condition
that is likely to exist or develop on
products identified in this rulemaking
action.
Regulatory Findings
We determined that this AD will not
have federalism implications under
Executive Order 13132. This AD will
not have a substantial direct effect on
the States, on the relationship between
the national government and the States,
or on the distribution of power and
responsibilities among the various
levels of government.
For the reasons discussed above, I
certify 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 (77 FR 11793,
February 28, 2012), 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.
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Adoption of the Amendment
Accordingly, under the authority
delegated to me by the Administrator,
the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as
follows:
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
DIRECTIVES
1. The authority citation for part 39
continues to read as follows:
■
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
§ 39.13
[Amended]
2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
the following new AD:
■
2012–15–14 Airbus: Amendment 39–17143.
Docket No. FAA–2012–0185; Directorate
Identifier 2011–NM–001–AD.
(a) Effective Date
This airworthiness directive (AD) becomes
effective September 11, 2012.
(b) Affected ADs
This AD affects AD 2007–03–18,
Amendment 39–14929 (72 FR 5919, February
8, 2007).
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to Airbus Model A300 B4–
2C, B4–103, and B4–203 airplanes; Model
B4–601, B4–603, B4–620, B4–622, B4–605R,
B4–622R, F4–605R, and F4–622R airplanes;
and Model A300 C4–605R Variant F
airplanes; certificated in any category; all
serial numbers except for airplanes identified
in paragraphs (c)(1), (c)(2), and (c)(3) of this
AD.
(1) Airplanes on which LH (left-hand) and
RH (right-hand) wing main landing gear
(MLG) rib 5 forward lugs have oversized
interference fit bushings installed per Airbus
Repair Instruction R57240221.
(2) Model A300 B4–103, B4–203, and B4–
2C airplanes on which Airbus Mandatory
Service Bulletin A300–57–0249 has been
done in service on the LH and RH wing.
(3) Model A300–600 series airplanes on
which Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin
A300–57–6106 has been done in service on
the LH and RH wing.
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(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of
America Code 57: Wings.
(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by reports of
cracking in the forward lug of the MLG rib
5 aft bearing attachment. We are issuing this
AD to detect and correct cracking of the LH
and RH wing MLG rib 5 aft bearing forward
lugs, which could affect the structural
integrity of the MLG attachment, resulting in
MLG collapse during landing or rollout with
consequent damage to the airplane and injury
to occupants.
(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.
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(g) Inspections
Except as provided by paragraph (h) of this
AD, before the accumulation of 12,000 total
flight cycles since new, or within 12,000
flight cycles since the most recent MLG rib
5 replacement, if applicable, or within 10
days after the effective date of this AD,
whichever occurs latest: Do a detailed
inspection or an ultrasonic inspection for
cracking of the LH and RH MLG rib 5 aft
bearing forward lugs, in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus
Mandatory Service Bulletin A300–57–0251,
including Appendix 01, dated August 8, 2007
(for Model A300 B4–103, B4–203, and B4–2C
airplanes); or Airbus Mandatory Service
Bulletin A300–57–6107, including Appendix
01, dated August 8, 2007 (for Model A300–
600 series airplanes). Repeat the applicable
inspections thereafter at the applicable
interval specified in paragraph (g)(1) or (g)(2)
of this AD, until the modification specified
in paragraph (j) of this AD is accomplished.
(1) Repeat the detailed inspections at
intervals not to exceed 100 flight cycles.
(2) Repeat the ultrasonic inspections at
intervals not to exceed 675 flight cycles.
(h) Exception
For airplanes on which an inspection
required by AD 2007–03–18, Amendment
39–14929 (72 FR 5919, February 8, 2007), has
been done as of the effective date of this AD:
Within 100 flight cycles after doing the most
recent inspection required by AD 2007–03–
18, or within 10 days after the effective date
of this AD, whichever occurs later, do a
detailed or ultrasonic inspection as specified
in paragraph (g) of this AD. Repeat the
applicable inspection thereafter at the times
specified in paragraph (g) of this AD.
(i) Repair
If any cracking is detected during any
detailed or ultrasonic inspection of the LH
and RH MLG rib 5 aft bearing forward lugs
required by paragraph (g) of this AD, before
further flight, repair using a method
approved by either the Manager,
International Branch, ANM–116, Transport
Airplane Directorate, FAA; or the European
Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) (or its
delegated agent).
(j) Optional Terminating Modification
Performing the applicable actions specified
in paragraphs (j)(1), (j)(2), (j)(3) and (j)(4) of
this AD, in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus
Mandatory Service Bulletin A300–57–0249,
Revision 02, dated June 18, 2010 (for Model
A300 B4–103, B4–203, and B4–2C airplanes);
or Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A300–
57–6106, Revision 03, dated January 26, 2012
(for Model A300–600 series airplanes);
terminates the repetitive inspections required
by this AD.
(1) Perform a general visual inspection and
dye penetrant flaw detection inspection for
corrosion and damage of the bore and
spotfaces of the lug.
(2) Determine that the diameter of the bore
of the lug (dimension Y) is within the
tolerance specified in the Accomplishment
Instructions of Airbus Mandatory Service
Bulletin A300–57–0249, Revision 02, dated
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June 18, 2010 (for Model A300 B4–103, B4–
203, and B4–2C airplanes); or Airbus
Mandatory Service Bulletin A300–57–6106,
Revision 03, dated January 26, 2012 (for
Model A300–600 series airplanes).
(3) If damage or corrosion is detected
during any inspection specified in paragraph
(j)(1) of this AD, or if dimension Y is outside
the tolerance specified in the
Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus
Mandatory Service Bulletin A300–57–0249,
Revision 02, dated June 18, 2010 (for Model
A300 B4–103, B4–203, and B4–2C airplanes);
or Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A300–
57–6106, Revision 03, dated January 26, 2012
(for Model A300–600 series airplanes); repair
using a method approved by either the
Manager, International Branch, ANM–116,
Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or the
EASA (or its delegated agent).
(4) Install bushings with an increased
interference fit in the aft bearing forward
lugs, in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus
Mandatory Service Bulletin A300–57–0249,
Revision 02, dated June 18, 2010 (for Model
A300 B4–103, B4–203, and B4–2C airplanes);
or Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A300–
57–6106, Revision 03, dated January 26, 2012
(for Model A300–600 series airplanes).
(k) Terminating Action for AD 2007–03–18,
Amendment 39–14929 (72 FR 5919,
February 8, 2007)
Doing the actions required by paragraph (j)
of this AD terminates the requirements of AD
2007–03–18, Amendment 39–14929 (72 FR
5919, February 8, 2007), for that airplane.
(l) Reporting
Submit a report (including both positive
and negative findings), using the applicable
report sheet attached to Airbus Mandatory
Service Bulletin A300–57–0251, including
Appendix 01, dated August 8, 2007 (for
Model A300 B4–103, B4–203, and B4–2C
airplanes); or Airbus Mandatory Service
Bulletin A300–57–6107, including Appendix
01, August 8, 2007 (for Model A300–600
series airplanes); of the first inspection
required by paragraph (g) of this AD. Submit
the report to Airbus, Customer Services
Directorate, 1 Rond Point Maurice Bellonte,
31707 Blagnac Cedex France, Attn: SEDCC1
Technical Data and Documentation Services;
fax: (+33) 5 61 93 28 06; email:
sb.reporting@airbus.com; at the applicable
time specified in paragraph (l)(1) or (l)(2) of
this AD.
(1) If the inspection was done on or after
the effective date of this AD: Submit the
report within 30 days after the inspection.
(2) If the inspection was done before the
effective date of this AD: Submit the report
within 30 days after the effective date of this
AD.
(m) Credit for Previous Actions
This paragraph provides credit for the
actions specified by paragraph (j) of this AD,
if those actions were performed before the
effective date of this AD using the applicable
service bulletins specified in paragraphs
(m)(1), (m)(2), (m)(3), (m)(4), and (m)(5) of
this AD.
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(1) Airbus Service Bulletin A300–57–0249,
dated May 22, 2007 (for Model A300 B4–2C,
B4–103, and B4–203 airplanes).
(2) Airbus Service Bulletin A300–57–0249,
Revision 01, dated December 19, 2007 (for
Model A300 B4–2C, B4–103, and B4–203
airplanes).
(3) Airbus Service Bulletin A300–57–6106,
dated May 22, 2007 (Model A300 B4–601,
B4–603, B4–605R, B4–620, B4–622, B4–
622R, F4–605R, F4–622R, and C4–605R
Variant F airplanes).
(4) Airbus Service Bulletin A300–57–6106,
Revision 01, dated January 28, 2008 (Model
A300 B4–601, B4–603, B4–605R, B4–620,
B4–622, B4–622R, F4–605R, F4–622R, and
C4–605R Variant F airplanes).
(5) Airbus Service Bulletin A300–57–6106,
Revision 02, dated June 18, 2010 (Model
A300 B4–601, B4–603, B4–605R, B4–620,
B4–622, B4–622R, F4–605R, F4–622R, and
C4–605R Variant F airplanes).
(n) 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-AMO-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.
(3) Reporting Requirements: A federal
agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a
person is not required to respond to, nor
shall a person be subject to a penalty for
failure to comply with a collection of
information subject to the requirements of
the Paperwork Reduction Act unless that
collection of information displays a current
valid OMB Control Number. The OMB
Control Number for this information
collection is 2120–0056. Public reporting for
this collection of information is estimated to
be approximately 5 minutes per response,
including the time for reviewing instructions,
completing and reviewing the collection of
information. All responses to this collection
of information are mandatory. Comments
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concerning the accuracy of this burden and
suggestions for reducing the burden should
be directed to the FAA at: 800 Independence
Ave. SW., Washington, DC 20591, Attn:
Information Collection Clearance Officer,
AES–200.
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
(o) Related Information
Refer to MCAI EASA Airworthiness
Directive 2010–0250, dated November 29,
2010, and the service information specified
in paragraphs (o)(1), (o)(2), (o)(3), and (o)(4)
of this AD, for related information.
(1) Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin
A300–57–0249, Revision 02, dated June 18,
2010.
(2) Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin
A300–57–0251, including Appendix 01,
dated August 8, 2007.
(3) Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin
A300–57–6106, Revision 03, dated January
26, 2012.
(4) Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin
A300–57–6107, including Appendix 01,
August 8, 2007.
[Docket No. FAA–2012–0046; Directorate
Identifier 2011–CE–040–AD; Amendment
39–17136; AD 2012–15–07]
(p) Material Incorporated by Reference
(1) 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.
(2) You must use the following service
information to do the actions required by this
AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.
(i) Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin
A300–57–0249, Revision 02, dated June 18,
2010.
(ii) Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin
A300–57–0251, including Appendix 01,
dated August 8, 2007.
(iii) Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin
A300–57–6106, Revision 03, dated January
26, 2012.
(iv) Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin
A300–57–6107, including Appendix 01,
August 8, 2007.
(3) For 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.
(4) 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.
(5) 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 July 23,
2012.
Kalene C. Yanamura,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
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14 CFR Part 39
RIN 2120–AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Glasflugel
Gliders
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
We are adopting a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for
Glasflugel Models Standard Libelle201B, Club Libelle 205, Mosquito, and
Kestrel gliders. This AD results from
mandatory continuing airworthiness
information (MCAI) issued by an
aviation authority of another country to
identify and correct an unsafe condition
on an aviation product. The MCAI
describes the unsafe condition as
corrosion damage to the elevator control
rod that could lead to failure of the
elevator control rod, possibly resulting
in loss of control of the glider. We are
issuing this AD to require actions to
address the unsafe condition on these
products.
DATES: This AD is effective September
11, 2012.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of a certain publication listed in the AD
as of September 11, 2012.
ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD
docket on the Internet at https://
www.regulations.gov or in person at the
Document Management Facility, U.S.
Department of Transportation, Docket
Operations, M–30, West Building
Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200
New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington,
DC 20590.
For service information identified in
this AD, contact Glasfaser Flugzeug¨
Service Hansjorg Streifeneder GmbH, D–
72582 Grabenstetten, Germany; phone:
+49(0)73821032, fax: +49(0)73821629;
email: info@streifly.de; Internet:
www.streifly.de/. You may review
copies of the referenced service
information at the FAA, Small Airplane
Directorate, 901 Locust, Kansas City,
Missouri 64106. For information on the
availability of this material at the FAA,
call (816) 329–4148.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jim
Rutherford, Aerospace Engineer, FAA,
Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust,
Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri 64106;
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[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 152 (Tuesday, August 7, 2012)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 46937-46940]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2012-0185; Directorate Identifier 2011-NM-001-AD;
Amendment 39-17143; AD 2012-15-14]
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 adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
Airbus Model A300 B4-103, B4-203, and B4-2C airplanes, and Model A300
B4-600, B4-600R, and F4-600R series airplanes, and Model A300 C4-605R
Variant F airplanes (collectively called A300-600 series airplanes).
This AD was prompted by reports of cracking in the forward lug of the
main landing gear (MLG) rib 5 aft bearing attachment. This AD requires
repetitive inspections for cracking of the left-hand (LH) and right-
hand (RH) wing MLG rib 5 aft bearing forward lugs, and repair if
necessary. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct cracking of the
LH and RH wing MLG rib 5 aft bearing forward lugs, which could affect
the structural integrity of the MLG attachment, resulting in MLG
collapse during landing or rollout with consequent damage to the
airplane and injury to occupants.
DATES: This AD becomes effective September 11, 2012.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of certain publications listed in this AD as of September 11,
2012.
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 February 28, 2012
(77 FR 11793). That NPRM proposed to correct an unsafe condition for
the specified products. The MCAI states:
During routine visual inspection, a crack has been found in the
wing MLG [main landing gear] rib 5 aft bearing forward lug on two
A310 in-service aeroplanes. Laboratory examination of cracked ribs
confirmed that the crack was due to the presence of pitting
corrosion in the forward lug hole. Also on both aeroplanes medium to
heavy corrosion was found in the forward lugs on the opposite wing
after removal of the bushes. Similarly to A310 aeroplanes, A300 and
A300-600 aeroplanes are concerned by this situation which, if not
detected, could affect the structural integrity of the MLG
attachment.
The aim of the [EASA] Emergency Airworthiness Directive (EAD)
2006-0372-E [which corresponds to FAA AD 2007-03-18, Amendment 39-
14929 (72 FR 5919, February 8, 2007)] was to mandate, for A300 and
A300-600 aeroplanes, repetitive detailed visual inspections (DVI) of
wing MLG rib 5 aft bearing forward lugs for detection of through
cracks.
Since then, in order to ensure the detection of any crack in the
forward lug of the RH [right-hand] and LH [left-hand] MLG rib 5 aft
bearing attachment at an early stage, Airbus has developed a new
inspection by means of ultrasonic method. Due to the early crack
detection possibility, this new means of inspection also enables
extension of the inspection interval.
For technical reasons, this new means of inspection is only
applicable to A300B4, C4,
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and F4 and A300-600 aeroplane series (not to A300B2 aeroplane
series).
For these reasons, this new [EASA] AD * * * adds new inspection
program requirements [a revised detailed inspection, optional
ultrasonic inspections, and repair if necessary].
As an option, a modification, which includes installing bushings with
an increased interference fit in the aft bearing forward lugs,
terminates the repetitive inspections. You may obtain further
information by examining the MCAI in the AD docket.
Comments
We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing
this AD. We considered the comments received.
Request To Refer to Revised Service Bulletin
UPS requested that we revise the NPRM (77 FR 11793, February 28,
2012) to refer to Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A300-57-6106,
Revision 03, dated January 26, 2012. UPS pointed out that this revised
service bulletin provides a new repair drawing that supersedes a
previous repair drawing.
We agree. We have changed paragraphs (j) and (o) of this AD to
refer to Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A300-57-6106, Revision 03,
dated January 26, 2012. We have also added paragraph (m)(5) to this AD
to give credit for actions done before the effective date of this AD
using Airbus Service Bulletin A300-57-6106, Revision 02, dated June 18,
2010.
Request To Change Paragraph Reference for Terminating Action
UPS stated that paragraph (k) of the NPRM (77 FR 11793, February
28, 2012) provides terminating action to AD 2007-03-18, Amendment 39-
14929 (72 FR 5919, February 8, 2007), by doing the inspections called
out in paragraph (g) of the NPRM. UPS stated that the reference for the
terminating action for the repetitive inspections of this NPRM and for
AD 2007-03-18 should be paragraph (j) of the NPRM.
We agree that paragraph (k) of this AD should refer to paragraph
(j), not paragraph (g), of this AD for the terminating modification.
Paragraph (k) of this AD has been changed to refer to paragraph (j) of
this AD.
Request To Specify Terminating Action for Related AD
UPS requested that we refer to Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin
A300-57-6106, Revision 03, dated January 26, 2012, which clarifies that
the terminating action for the repetitive inspections includes
replacing the bushings. UPS also requested that the same reference be
included in a related NPRM (Docket No. FAA-2011-1225, Directorate
Identifier 2010-NM-269-AD).
We agree that the terminating action should include replacing the
bushings, which is clarified in Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A300-
57-6106, Revision 03, dated January 26, 2012. As stated previously, we
have changed paragraph (j) of this AD to refer to Airbus Mandatory
Service Bulletin A300-57-6106, Revision 03, dated January 26, 2012. No
further change to this AD is necessary.
Directorate Identifier 2010-NM-269-AD, has been issued as AD 2012-
08-03, Amendment 39-17019 (77 FR 24367, April 24, 2012), and refers to
Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A300-57-6106, Revision 03, dated
January 26, 2012, for the terminating action.
Other Change Made To This AD
We have revised paragraph (m) of this AD to refer to paragraph (j)
of this AD instead of paragraph (g) of this AD.
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 and minor editorial
changes. We have determined that these changes:
Are consistent with the intent that was proposed in the
NPRM (77 FR 11793, February 28, 2012) for correcting the unsafe
condition; and
Do not add any additional burden upon the public than was
already proposed in the NPRM (77 FR 11793, February 28, 2012).
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this AD will affect 165 products of U.S. registry.
We also estimate that it will take about 3 work-hours per product to
comply with the basic requirements of this AD. The average labor rate
is $85 per work-hour. Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of
this AD to the U.S. operators to be $42,075, or $255 per product.
In addition, we estimate that any necessary follow-on actions would
take about 52 work-hours and require parts costing $4,590, for a cost
of $9,010 per product. We have no way of determining the number of
products that may need these actions.
Authority for This Rulemaking
Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to
issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the
authority of the FAA Administrator. ``Subtitle VII: Aviation
Programs,'' describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's
authority.
We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in
``Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: General
requirements.'' Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing
regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator
finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within
the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition
that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this
rulemaking action.
Regulatory Findings
We determined that this AD will not have federalism implications
under Executive Order 13132. This AD will not have a substantial direct
effect on the States, on the relationship between the national
government and the States, or on the distribution of power and
responsibilities among the various levels of government.
For the reasons discussed above, I certify 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 (77 FR 11793, February 28,
2012), 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.
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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
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1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows:
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
Sec. 39.13 [Amended]
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2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by adding the following new AD:
2012-15-14 Airbus: Amendment 39-17143. Docket No. FAA-2012-0185;
Directorate Identifier 2011-NM-001-AD.
(a) Effective Date
This airworthiness directive (AD) becomes effective September
11, 2012.
(b) Affected ADs
This AD affects AD 2007-03-18, Amendment 39-14929 (72 FR 5919,
February 8, 2007).
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to Airbus Model A300 B4-2C, B4-103, and B4-203
airplanes; Model B4-601, B4-603, B4-620, B4-622, B4-605R, B4-622R,
F4-605R, and F4-622R airplanes; and Model A300 C4-605R Variant F
airplanes; certificated in any category; all serial numbers except
for airplanes identified in paragraphs (c)(1), (c)(2), and (c)(3) of
this AD.
(1) Airplanes on which LH (left-hand) and RH (right-hand) wing
main landing gear (MLG) rib 5 forward lugs have oversized
interference fit bushings installed per Airbus Repair Instruction
R57240221.
(2) Model A300 B4-103, B4-203, and B4-2C airplanes on which
Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A300-57-0249 has been done in
service on the LH and RH wing.
(3) Model A300-600 series airplanes on which Airbus Mandatory
Service Bulletin A300-57-6106 has been done in service on the LH and
RH wing.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 57: Wings.
(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by reports of cracking in the forward lug
of the MLG rib 5 aft bearing attachment. We are issuing this AD to
detect and correct cracking of the LH and RH wing MLG rib 5 aft
bearing forward lugs, which could affect the structural integrity of
the MLG attachment, resulting in MLG collapse during landing or
rollout with consequent damage to the airplane and injury to
occupants.
(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) Inspections
Except as provided by paragraph (h) of this AD, before the
accumulation of 12,000 total flight cycles since new, or within
12,000 flight cycles since the most recent MLG rib 5 replacement, if
applicable, or within 10 days after the effective date of this AD,
whichever occurs latest: Do a detailed inspection or an ultrasonic
inspection for cracking of the LH and RH MLG rib 5 aft bearing
forward lugs, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of
Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A300-57-0251, including Appendix
01, dated August 8, 2007 (for Model A300 B4-103, B4-203, and B4-2C
airplanes); or Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A300-57-6107,
including Appendix 01, dated August 8, 2007 (for Model A300-600
series airplanes). Repeat the applicable inspections thereafter at
the applicable interval specified in paragraph (g)(1) or (g)(2) of
this AD, until the modification specified in paragraph (j) of this
AD is accomplished.
(1) Repeat the detailed inspections at intervals not to exceed
100 flight cycles.
(2) Repeat the ultrasonic inspections at intervals not to exceed
675 flight cycles.
(h) Exception
For airplanes on which an inspection required by AD 2007-03-18,
Amendment 39-14929 (72 FR 5919, February 8, 2007), has been done as
of the effective date of this AD: Within 100 flight cycles after
doing the most recent inspection required by AD 2007-03-18, or
within 10 days after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs
later, do a detailed or ultrasonic inspection as specified in
paragraph (g) of this AD. Repeat the applicable inspection
thereafter at the times specified in paragraph (g) of this AD.
(i) Repair
If any cracking is detected during any detailed or ultrasonic
inspection of the LH and RH MLG rib 5 aft bearing forward lugs
required by paragraph (g) of this AD, before further flight, repair
using a method approved by either the Manager, International Branch,
ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or the European
Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) (or its delegated agent).
(j) Optional Terminating Modification
Performing the applicable actions specified in paragraphs
(j)(1), (j)(2), (j)(3) and (j)(4) of this AD, in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin
A300-57-0249, Revision 02, dated June 18, 2010 (for Model A300 B4-
103, B4-203, and B4-2C airplanes); or Airbus Mandatory Service
Bulletin A300-57-6106, Revision 03, dated January 26, 2012 (for
Model A300-600 series airplanes); terminates the repetitive
inspections required by this AD.
(1) Perform a general visual inspection and dye penetrant flaw
detection inspection for corrosion and damage of the bore and
spotfaces of the lug.
(2) Determine that the diameter of the bore of the lug
(dimension Y) is within the tolerance specified in the
Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin
A300-57-0249, Revision 02, dated June 18, 2010 (for Model A300 B4-
103, B4-203, and B4-2C airplanes); or Airbus Mandatory Service
Bulletin A300-57-6106, Revision 03, dated January 26, 2012 (for
Model A300-600 series airplanes).
(3) If damage or corrosion is detected during any inspection
specified in paragraph (j)(1) of this AD, or if dimension Y is
outside the tolerance specified in the Accomplishment Instructions
of Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A300-57-0249, Revision 02,
dated June 18, 2010 (for Model A300 B4-103, B4-203, and B4-2C
airplanes); or Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A300-57-6106,
Revision 03, dated January 26, 2012 (for Model A300-600 series
airplanes); repair using a method approved by either the Manager,
International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA;
or the EASA (or its delegated agent).
(4) Install bushings with an increased interference fit in the
aft bearing forward lugs, in accordance with the Accomplishment
Instructions of Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A300-57-0249,
Revision 02, dated June 18, 2010 (for Model A300 B4-103, B4-203, and
B4-2C airplanes); or Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A300-57-6106,
Revision 03, dated January 26, 2012 (for Model A300-600 series
airplanes).
(k) Terminating Action for AD 2007-03-18, Amendment 39-14929 (72 FR
5919, February 8, 2007)
Doing the actions required by paragraph (j) of this AD
terminates the requirements of AD 2007-03-18, Amendment 39-14929 (72
FR 5919, February 8, 2007), for that airplane.
(l) Reporting
Submit a report (including both positive and negative findings),
using the applicable report sheet attached to Airbus Mandatory
Service Bulletin A300-57-0251, including Appendix 01, dated August
8, 2007 (for Model A300 B4-103, B4-203, and B4-2C airplanes); or
Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A300-57-6107, including Appendix
01, August 8, 2007 (for Model A300-600 series airplanes); of the
first inspection required by paragraph (g) of this AD. Submit the
report to Airbus, Customer Services Directorate, 1 Rond Point
Maurice Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex France, Attn: SEDCC1 Technical
Data and Documentation Services; fax: (+33) 5 61 93 28 06; email:
sb.reporting@airbus.com; at the applicable time specified in
paragraph (l)(1) or (l)(2) of this AD.
(1) If the inspection was done on or after the effective date of
this AD: Submit the report within 30 days after the inspection.
(2) If the inspection was done before the effective date of this
AD: Submit the report within 30 days after the effective date of
this AD.
(m) Credit for Previous Actions
This paragraph provides credit for the actions specified by
paragraph (j) of this AD, if those actions were performed before the
effective date of this AD using the applicable service bulletins
specified in paragraphs (m)(1), (m)(2), (m)(3), (m)(4), and (m)(5)
of this AD.
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(1) Airbus Service Bulletin A300-57-0249, dated May 22, 2007
(for Model A300 B4-2C, B4-103, and B4-203 airplanes).
(2) Airbus Service Bulletin A300-57-0249, Revision 01, dated
December 19, 2007 (for Model A300 B4-2C, B4-103, and B4-203
airplanes).
(3) Airbus Service Bulletin A300-57-6106, dated May 22, 2007
(Model A300 B4-601, B4-603, B4-605R, B4-620, B4-622, B4-622R, F4-
605R, F4-622R, and C4-605R Variant F airplanes).
(4) Airbus Service Bulletin A300-57-6106, Revision 01, dated
January 28, 2008 (Model A300 B4-601, B4-603, B4-605R, B4-620, B4-
622, B4-622R, F4-605R, F4-622R, and C4-605R Variant F airplanes).
(5) Airbus Service Bulletin A300-57-6106, Revision 02, dated
June 18, 2010 (Model A300 B4-601, B4-603, B4-605R, B4-620, B4-622,
B4-622R, F4-605R, F4-622R, and C4-605R Variant F airplanes).
(n) 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-AMO-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.
(3) Reporting Requirements: A federal agency may not conduct or
sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, nor shall a
person be subject to a penalty for failure to comply with a
collection of information subject to the requirements of the
Paperwork Reduction Act unless that collection of information
displays a current valid OMB Control Number. The OMB Control Number
for this information collection is 2120-0056. Public reporting for
this collection of information is estimated to be approximately 5
minutes per response, including the time for reviewing instructions,
completing and reviewing the collection of information. All
responses to this collection of information are mandatory. Comments
concerning the accuracy of this burden and suggestions for reducing
the burden should be directed to the FAA at: 800 Independence Ave.
SW., Washington, DC 20591, Attn: Information Collection Clearance
Officer, AES-200.
(o) Related Information
Refer to MCAI EASA Airworthiness Directive 2010-0250, dated
November 29, 2010, and the service information specified in
paragraphs (o)(1), (o)(2), (o)(3), and (o)(4) of this AD, for
related information.
(1) Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A300-57-0249, Revision 02,
dated June 18, 2010.
(2) Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A300-57-0251, including
Appendix 01, dated August 8, 2007.
(3) Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A300-57-6106, Revision 03,
dated January 26, 2012.
(4) Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A300-57-6107, including
Appendix 01, August 8, 2007.
(p) Material Incorporated by Reference
(1) 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.
(2) You must use the following service information to do the
actions required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.
(i) Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A300-57-0249, Revision 02,
dated June 18, 2010.
(ii) Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A300-57-0251, including
Appendix 01, dated August 8, 2007.
(iii) Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A300-57-6106, Revision
03, dated January 26, 2012.
(iv) Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A300-57-6107, including
Appendix 01, August 8, 2007.
(3) For 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.
(4) 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.
(5) 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 July 23, 2012.
Kalene C. Yanamura,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
[FR Doc. 2012-18621 Filed 8-6-12; 8:45 am]
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