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14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2013–0096; Directorate
Identifier 2012–NM–143–AD]
Examining the AD Docket
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Airworthiness Directives; Airbus
Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Notice of Proposed Rulemaking
(NPRM).
AGENCY:
We propose to adopt a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
Airbus Model A318–112, A319–111,
A319–112, A319–115, A319–132, and
A319–133 airplanes. This proposed AD
was prompted by a report that a
fastener, which connects the cargo door
keel beam foot to the circumferential
butt-strap and the section 13–14 lower
shell panel, was not installed on
airplanes during production. This
proposed AD would require inspecting
forward fuselage frame 24, stringer 39,
right hand, to determine if the fastener
is missing; measuring the hole
dimensions of the five holes
surrounding the missing fastener if
necessary; and related investigative and
corrective actions if necessary. We are
proposing this AD to detect and correct
the missing fastener, which could result
in reduced structural integrity of the
airplane.
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SUMMARY:
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We must receive comments on
this proposed AD by April 18, 2013.
ADDRESSES: You may send comments by
any of the following methods:
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to
https://www.regulations.gov. Follow the
instructions for submitting comments.
• Fax: (202) 493–2251.
• Mail: U.S. Department of
Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
Washington, DC 20590.
• Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of
Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5
p.m., Monday through Friday, except
Federal holidays.
For service information identified in
this proposed AD, contact Airbus,
Airworthiness Office—EAS, 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. You
may review copies of the referenced
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.
DATES:
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You may examine the AD docket on
the Internet at https://
www.regulations.gov; or in person at the
Docket Operations office between 9 a.m.
and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
except Federal holidays. The AD docket
contains this proposed AD, the
regulatory evaluation, any comments
received, and other information. The
street address for the Docket Operations
office (telephone (800) 647–5527) is in
the ADDRESSES section. Comments will
be available in the AD docket shortly
after receipt.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Sanjay Ralhan, Aerospace Engineer,
International Branch, ANM–116,
Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA,
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton,
Washington 98057–3356; telephone
(425) 227–1405; fax (425) 227–1149.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Comments Invited
We invite you to send any written
relevant data, views, or arguments about
this proposed AD. Send your comments
to an address listed under the
ADDRESSES section. Include ‘‘Docket No.
FAA–2013–0096; Directorate Identifier
2012–NM–143–AD’’ at the beginning of
your comments. We specifically invite
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comments on the overall regulatory,
economic, environmental, and energy
aspects of this proposed AD. We will
consider all comments received by the
closing date and may amend this
proposed AD based on those comments.
We will post all comments we
receive, without change, to https://
www.regulations.gov, including any
personal information you provide. We
will also post a report summarizing each
substantive verbal contact we receive
about this proposed AD.
Discussion
The European Aviation Safety Agency
(EASA), which is the Technical Agent
for the Member States of the European
Community, has issued EASA
Airworthiness Directive 2012–0132,
dated July 19, 2012 (referred to after this
as the Mandatory Continuing
Airworthiness Information, or ‘‘the
MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe condition
for the specified products. The MCAI
states:
During a ground inspection of an A319
aeroplane in production, it was discovered
that one fastener was missing at stringer
(STGR) 39 on the right-hand (RH) side of FR
[forward fuselage frame] 24 (Section 13–14
side). The hole of the missing fastener was
not drilled. The missing fastener, a 4.8 mm
[millimeter] diameter titanium bolt, Part
Number (P/N) EN 6114 V3–7, should connect
the cargo door keel beam foot to the
circumferential butt-strap and the section 13–
14 lower shell panel. Further investigations
have revealed that the affected fastener has
not been installed on a limited number of
aeroplanes in production, due to incorrect
production instructions.
This condition, if not corrected, could
impair the structural integrity of the affected
aeroplanes.
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The required actions include doing a
detailed inspection to determine if the
fastener is missing, measuring the hole
dimensions of the five holes
surrounding the missing fastener if
necessary, and related investigative and
corrective actions if necessary. The
related investigative actions include a
rototest inspection of the five holes for
cracking. The corrective actions include
repairing any holes with diameter
values that exceed the specified
dimensions, repairing any cracking
found, and installing new fasteners. You
may obtain further information by
examining the MCAI in the AD docket.
Relevant Service Information
Airbus has issued Service Bulletin
A320–53–1242, including Appendix 01,
dated May 22, 2012. The actions
described in this service information are
intended to correct the unsafe condition
identified in the MCAI.
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FAA’s Determination and Requirements
of This Proposed AD
This product has been approved by
the aviation authority of another
country, and is approved for operation
in the United States. Pursuant to our
bilateral agreement with the State of
Design Authority, we have been notified
of the unsafe condition described in the
MCAI and service information
referenced above. We are proposing this
AD because we evaluated all pertinent
information and determined an unsafe
condition exists and is likely to exist or
develop on other products of the same
type design.
Differences Between This Proposed AD
and the MCAI or Service Information
Although EASA Airworthiness
Directive 2012–0132, dated July 19,
2012, specifies to contact the
manufacturer for instructions to repair
certain conditions, this proposed AD
would require repairing those
conditions using a method approved by
either the Manager, International
Branch, ANM–116, Transport Airplane
Directorate, FAA; or EASA (or its
delegated agent).
Costs of Compliance
Based on the service information, we
estimate that this proposed AD would
affect about 3 products of U.S. registry.
We also estimate that it would take
about 26 work-hours per product to
comply with the basic requirements of
this proposed AD. The average labor
rate is $85 per work-hour. Required
parts would cost $1,904 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 the proposed AD on U.S.
operators to be up to $12,342, or $4,114
per product.
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Authority for This Rulemaking
Title 49 of the United States Code
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I,
section 106, describes the authority of
the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII:
Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more
detail the scope of the Agency’s
authority.
We are issuing this rulemaking under
the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII,
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 proposed AD
would not have federalism implications
under Executive Order 13132. This
proposed AD would not have a
substantial direct effect on the States, on
the relationship between the national
Government and the States, or on the
distribution of power and
responsibilities among the various
levels of government.
For the reasons discussed above, I
certify this proposed regulation:
1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory
action’’ under Executive Order 12866;
2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures
(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979);
3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in
Alaska; and
4. Will not have a significant
economic impact, positive or negative,
on a substantial number of small entities
under the criteria of the Regulatory
Flexibility Act.
We prepared a regulatory evaluation
of the estimated costs to comply with
this proposed AD and placed it in the
AD docket.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
safety, Incorporation by reference,
Safety.
The Proposed Amendment
Accordingly, under the authority
delegated to me by the Administrator,
the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part
39 as follows:
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
DIRECTIVES
1. The authority citation for part 39
continues to read as follows:
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Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
§ 39.13
[Amended]
2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
the following new AD:
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Airbus: Docket No. FAA–2013–0096;
Directorate Identifier 2012–NM–143–AD.
(a) Comments Due Date
We must receive comments by April 18,
2013.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to Airbus Model A318–
112, A319–111, A319–112, A319–115, A319–
132, and A319–133 airplanes; certificated in
any category; manufacturer serial numbers
3983, 3985, 3998, 4000, 4004, 4007, 4018,
4020, 4029, 4036, 4038 through 4040
inclusive, 4048, 4052, 4056, 4069, 4071,
4076, 4080, 4087, 4089, 4121, 4125, 4127,
4129, 4132, 4141, 4151, 4163, 4164, 4166,
4169, 4171, 4182, 4192, 4200, 4204, 4211,
4215, 4222, 4227, 4228, 4254, 4256, 4258,
4259, 4262, 4268, 4275, 4282, 4285, 4287,
4301, 4313, 4319, 4327, 4332, and 4336.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of
America Code 53, Fuselage.
(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by a report that a
fastener, which connects the cargo door keel
beam foot to the circumferential butt-strap
and the section 13–14 lower shell panel, was
not installed on airplanes during production.
We are issuing this AD to detect and correct
the missing fastener, which could result in
reduced structural integrity 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) Inspections
At the applicable time specified in table 1
to paragraphs (g) and (h) of this AD: Do a
detailed inspection at forward fuselage frame
24, stringer 39, right hand, to determine if the
fastener is missing, in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus
Service Bulletin A320–53–1242, excluding
Appendix 01, dated May 22, 2012.
TABLE 1 TO PARAGRAPHS (G) AND (H) OF THIS AD—COMPLIANCE TIME
Airplane configuration—
Compliance time—
Model A319 airplanes, except manufacturer serial numbers 4151,
4228, and 4319; and Model A318 airplanes, pre-mod 39195, and on
which the actions specified in Airbus Service Bulletin A320-00–1219
have not been embodied in service.
Before the accumulation of 5,000 total flight cycles since first flight of
the airplane, or within 4,300 flight cycles after the effective date of
this AD, whichever occurs later.
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TABLE 1 TO PARAGRAPHS (G) AND (H) OF THIS AD—COMPLIANCE TIME—Continued
Airplane configuration—
Compliance time—
Model A318 airplanes, post-mod 39195; and Model A318 airplanes on
which the actions specified in Airbus Service Bulletin A320–00–1219
have been embodied in service.
Model A319 airplanes, manufacturer serial numbers 4151, 4228, and
4319 (post-mod 28238, 28162, and 28342).
Before the accumulation of 3,000
the airplane, or within 90 days
whichever occurs later.
Before the accumulation of 2,500
the airplane, or within 90 days
whichever occurs later.
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(h) Measurements and Corrective Actions
If, during any inspection required by
paragraph (g) of this AD, the fastener is
determined to be missing, within the
applicable compliance time specified in table
1 to paragraphs (g) and (h) of this AD:
Measure the hole dimensions of the five
holes surrounding the missing fastener, and
do all applicable related investigative and
corrective actions, in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus
Service Bulletin A320–53–1242, excluding
Appendix 01, dated May 22, 2012, except
where the service bulletin specifies to contact
Airbus, before further flight, repair using a
method approved by either the Manager,
International Branch, ANM–116, Transport
Airplane Directorate, FAA; or EASA (or its
delegated agent). Do all applicable related
investigative and corrective actions before
further flight.
(i) Other FAA AD Provisions
The following provisions also apply to this
AD:
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs): The Manager, International
Branch, ANM–116, FAA, has the authority to
approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested
using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19.
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:
Sanjay Ralhan, Aerospace Engineer,
International Branch, ANM–116, Transport
Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind
Avenue SW., Renton, Washington 98057–
3356; telephone (425) 227–1405; 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.
(j) Related Information
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing
Airworthiness Information EASA
Airworthiness Directive 2012–0132, dated
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July 19, 2012; and Airbus Service Bulletin
A320–53–1242, excluding Appendix 01,
dated May 22, 2012; for related information.
(2) For service information identified in
this AD, contact Airbus, Airworthiness
Office—EAS, 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. You may review
copies of the referenced 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.
Issued in Renton, Washington, on February
25, 2013.
Ali Bahrami,
Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate,
Aircraft Certification Service.
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14 CFR Part 71
Docket No. FAA–2011–1242; Airspace
Docket No. 11–AWP–16
Proposed Amendment of Class D
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Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
(NPRM).
AGENCY:
This action proposes to
amend Class D Airspace at El Monte
Airport, El Monte, CA. This action,
initiated by the biennial review of the El
Monte Airspace Area, would amend the
Class D Airspace to accommodate
departures and arrivals, while
enhancing the safety and management
of aircraft arriving and departing under
Instrument Flight Rule (IFR) operations
at El Monte Airport.
DATES: Comments must be received on
or before April 18, 2013.
ADDRESSES: Send comments on this
proposal to the U.S. Department of
Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
SUMMARY:
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total flight cycles since first flight of
after the effective date of this AD,
total flight cycles since first flight of
after the effective date of this AD,
Washington, DC 20590; telephone (202)
366–9826. You must identify FAA
Docket No. FAA–2011–1242; Airspace
Docket No. 11–AWP–16, at the
beginning of your comments. You may
also submit comments through the
Internet at https://www.regulations.gov.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Richard Roberts, Federal Aviation
Administration, Operations Support
Group, Western Service Center, 1601
Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057;
telephone (425) 203–4517.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Comments Invited
Interested parties are invited to
participate in this proposed rulemaking
by submitting such written data, views,
or arguments, as they may desire.
Comments that provide the factual basis
supporting the views and suggestions
presented are particularly helpful in
developing reasoned regulatory
decisions on the proposal. Comments
are specifically invited on the overall
regulatory, aeronautical, economic,
environmental, and energy-related
aspects of the proposal.
Communications should identify both
docket numbers (FAA Docket No. FAA–
2011–1242 and Airspace Docket No. 11–
AWP–16) and be submitted in triplicate
to the Docket Management System (see
ADDRESSES section for address and
phone number). You may also submit
comments through the Internet at
https://www.regulations.gov.
Commenters wishing the FAA to
acknowledge receipt of their comments
on this action must submit with those
comments a self-addressed stamped
postcard on which the following
statement is made: ‘‘Comments to FAA
Docket No. FAA–2011–1242 and
Airspace Docket No. 11–AWP–16’’. The
postcard will be date/time stamped and
returned to the commenter.
All communications received on or
before the specified closing date for
comments will be considered before
taking action on the proposed rule. The
proposal contained in this action may
be changed in light of comments
received. All comments submitted will
be available for examination in the
public docket both before and after the
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2013-0096; Directorate Identifier 2012-NM-143-AD]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM).
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SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for
certain Airbus Model A318-112, A319-111, A319-112, A319-115, A319-132,
and A319-133 airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by a report that
a fastener, which connects the cargo door keel beam foot to the
circumferential butt-strap and the section 13-14 lower shell panel, was
not installed on airplanes during production. This proposed AD would
require inspecting forward fuselage frame 24, stringer 39, right hand,
to determine if the fastener is missing; measuring the hole dimensions
of the five holes surrounding the missing fastener if necessary; and
related investigative and corrective actions if necessary. We are
proposing this AD to detect and correct the missing fastener, which
could result in reduced structural integrity of the airplane.
DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by April 18, 2013.
ADDRESSES: You may send comments by any of the following methods:
Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to https://www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments.
Fax: (202) 493-2251.
Mail: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New
Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590.
Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New
Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday
through Friday, except Federal holidays.
For service information identified in this proposed AD, contact
Airbus, Airworthiness Office--EAS, 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. You may review copies of the referenced 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.
Examining the AD Docket
You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at https://www.regulations.gov; or in person at the Docket Operations office
between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal
holidays. The AD docket contains this proposed AD, the regulatory
evaluation, any comments received, and other information. The street
address for the Docket Operations office (telephone (800) 647-5527) is
in the ADDRESSES section. Comments will be available in the AD docket
shortly after receipt.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Sanjay Ralhan, Aerospace Engineer,
International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA,
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, Washington 98057-3356; telephone (425)
227-1405; fax (425) 227-1149.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Comments Invited
We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or
arguments about this proposed AD. Send your comments to an address
listed under the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2013-0096;
Directorate Identifier 2012-NM-143-AD'' at the beginning of your
comments. We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory,
economic, environmental, and energy aspects of this proposed AD. We
will consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend
this proposed AD based on those comments.
We will post all comments we receive, without change, to https://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information you provide. We
will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal contact we
receive about this proposed AD.
Discussion
The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical
Agent for the Member States of the European Community, has issued EASA
Airworthiness Directive 2012-0132, dated July 19, 2012 (referred to
after this as the Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or
``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for the specified
products. The MCAI states:
During a ground inspection of an A319 aeroplane in production,
it was discovered that one fastener was missing at stringer (STGR)
39 on the right-hand (RH) side of FR [forward fuselage frame] 24
(Section 13-14 side). The hole of the missing fastener was not
drilled. The missing fastener, a 4.8 mm [millimeter] diameter
titanium bolt, Part Number (P/N) EN 6114 V3-7, should connect the
cargo door keel beam foot to the circumferential butt-strap and the
section 13-14 lower shell panel. Further investigations have
revealed that the affected fastener has not been installed on a
limited number of aeroplanes in production, due to incorrect
production instructions.
This condition, if not corrected, could impair the structural
integrity of the affected aeroplanes.
* * * * *
The required actions include doing a detailed inspection to determine
if the fastener is missing, measuring the hole dimensions of the five
holes surrounding the missing fastener if necessary, and related
investigative and corrective actions if necessary. The related
investigative actions include a rototest inspection of the five holes
for cracking. The corrective actions include repairing any holes with
diameter values that exceed the specified dimensions, repairing any
cracking found, and installing new fasteners. You may obtain further
information by examining the MCAI in the AD docket.
Relevant Service Information
Airbus has issued Service Bulletin A320-53-1242, including Appendix
01, dated May 22, 2012. The actions described in this service
information are intended to correct the unsafe condition identified in
the MCAI.
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FAA's Determination and Requirements of This Proposed AD
This product has been approved by the aviation authority of another
country, and is approved for operation in the United States. Pursuant
to our bilateral agreement with the State of Design Authority, we have
been notified of the unsafe condition described in the MCAI and service
information referenced above. We are proposing this AD because we
evaluated all pertinent information and determined an unsafe condition
exists and is likely to exist or develop on other products of the same
type design.
Differences Between This Proposed AD and the MCAI or Service
Information
Although EASA Airworthiness Directive 2012-0132, dated July 19,
2012, specifies to contact the manufacturer for instructions to repair
certain conditions, this proposed AD would require repairing those
conditions using a method approved by either the Manager, International
Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or EASA (or its
delegated agent).
Costs of Compliance
Based on the service information, we estimate that this proposed AD
would affect about 3 products of U.S. registry. We also estimate that
it would take about 26 work-hours per product to comply with the basic
requirements of this proposed AD. The average labor rate is $85 per
work-hour. Required parts would cost $1,904 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 the proposed AD on U.S. operators to
be up to $12,342, or $4,114 per product.
Authority for This Rulemaking
Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to
issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the
authority of the FAA Administrator. ``Subtitle VII: Aviation
Programs,'' describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's
authority.
We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in
``Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: General
requirements.'' Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing
regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator
finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within
the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition
that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this
rulemaking action.
Regulatory Findings
We determined that this proposed AD would not have federalism
implications under Executive Order 13132. This proposed AD would not
have a substantial direct effect on the States, on the relationship
between the national Government and the States, or on the distribution
of power and responsibilities among the various levels of government.
For the reasons discussed above, I certify this proposed
regulation:
1. Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive Order
12866;
2. Is not a ``significant rule'' under the DOT Regulatory Policies
and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979);
3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska; and
4. Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or
negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria
of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.
We prepared a regulatory evaluation of the estimated costs to
comply with this proposed AD and placed it in the AD docket.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by
reference, Safety.
The Proposed Amendment
Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the
Administrator, the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part 39 as follows:
PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES
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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:
Airbus: Docket No. FAA-2013-0096; Directorate Identifier 2012-NM-
143-AD.
(a) Comments Due Date
We must receive comments by April 18, 2013.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to Airbus Model A318-112, A319-111, A319-112,
A319-115, A319-132, and A319-133 airplanes; certificated in any
category; manufacturer serial numbers 3983, 3985, 3998, 4000, 4004,
4007, 4018, 4020, 4029, 4036, 4038 through 4040 inclusive, 4048,
4052, 4056, 4069, 4071, 4076, 4080, 4087, 4089, 4121, 4125, 4127,
4129, 4132, 4141, 4151, 4163, 4164, 4166, 4169, 4171, 4182, 4192,
4200, 4204, 4211, 4215, 4222, 4227, 4228, 4254, 4256, 4258, 4259,
4262, 4268, 4275, 4282, 4285, 4287, 4301, 4313, 4319, 4327, 4332,
and 4336.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 53, Fuselage.
(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by a report that a fastener, which connects
the cargo door keel beam foot to the circumferential butt-strap and
the section 13-14 lower shell panel, was not installed on airplanes
during production. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct the
missing fastener, which could result in reduced structural integrity
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) Inspections
At the applicable time specified in table 1 to paragraphs (g)
and (h) of this AD: Do a detailed inspection at forward fuselage
frame 24, stringer 39, right hand, to determine if the fastener is
missing, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of
Airbus Service Bulletin A320-53-1242, excluding Appendix 01, dated
May 22, 2012.
Table 1 to Paragraphs (g) and (h) of This AD--Compliance Time
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Airplane configuration-- Compliance time--
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Model A319 airplanes, except Before the accumulation of
manufacturer serial numbers 4151, 5,000 total flight cycles
4228, and 4319; and Model A318 since first flight of the
airplanes, pre-mod 39195, and on which airplane, or within 4,300
the actions specified in Airbus flight cycles after the
Service Bulletin A320[dash]00-1219 effective date of this AD,
have not been embodied in service. whichever occurs later.
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Model A318 airplanes, post-mod 39195; Before the accumulation of
and Model A318 airplanes on which the 3,000 total flight cycles
actions specified in Airbus Service since first flight of the
Bulletin A320-00-1219 have been airplane, or within 90 days
embodied in service. after the effective date of
this AD, whichever occurs
later.
Model A319 airplanes, manufacturer Before the accumulation of
serial numbers 4151, 4228, and 4319 2,500 total flight cycles
(post-mod 28238, 28162, and 28342). since first flight of the
airplane, or within 90 days
after the effective date of
this AD, whichever occurs
later.
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(h) Measurements and Corrective Actions
If, during any inspection required by paragraph (g) of this AD,
the fastener is determined to be missing, within the applicable
compliance time specified in table 1 to paragraphs (g) and (h) of
this AD: Measure the hole dimensions of the five holes surrounding
the missing fastener, and do all applicable related investigative
and corrective actions, in accordance with the Accomplishment
Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A320-53-1242, excluding
Appendix 01, dated May 22, 2012, except where the service bulletin
specifies to contact Airbus, before further flight, repair using a
method approved by either the Manager, International Branch, ANM-
116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or EASA (or its delegated
agent). Do all applicable related investigative and corrective
actions before further flight.
(i) Other FAA AD Provisions
The following provisions also apply to this AD:
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager,
International Branch, ANM-116, FAA, has the authority to approve
AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR
39.19. 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: Sanjay Ralhan, Aerospace Engineer,
International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA,
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, Washington 98057-3356; telephone (425)
227-1405; 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.
(j) Related Information
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information EASA
Airworthiness Directive 2012-0132, dated July 19, 2012; and Airbus
Service Bulletin A320-53-1242, excluding Appendix 01, dated May 22,
2012; for related information.
(2) For service information identified in this AD, contact
Airbus, Airworthiness Office--EAS, 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. You may review copies of the referenced 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.
Issued in Renton, Washington, on February 25, 2013.
Ali Bahrami,
Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
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