Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes, 22175-22178 [2013-08570]
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dated April 10, 2003; or Boeing Service
Bulletin 757–57–0060, dated January 9, 2003.
(2) For all airplanes, as identified in Boeing
Service Bulletin 757–57–0060, Revision 4,
dated December 7, 2012: Boeing Service
Bulletin 757–57–0060, Revision 2, dated May
24, 2007; or Boeing Service Bulletin 757–57–
0060, Revision 3, dated May 9, 2012.
(3) For all airplanes, as identified in Boeing
Service Bulletin 757–57–0061, Revision 3,
dated December 7, 2012: Boeing Service
Bulletin 757–57–0061, Revision 1, dated May
24, 2007; or Boeing Service Bulletin 757–57–
0061, Revision 2, dated May 4, 2012.
(4) For Group 2 airplanes, as identified in
Boeing Service Bulletin 757–57–0061,
Revision 3, dated December 7, 2012: Boeing
Service Bulletin 757–57–0061, dated
February 6, 2003.
(l) No Reporting Requirement
Although Boeing Service Bulletin 757–57–
0060, Revision 4, dated December 7, 2012;
and Boeing Service Bulletin 757–57–0061,
Revision 3, dated December 7, 2012; specify
to submit certain information to the
manufacturer, this AD does not include that
requirement.
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(m) Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs)
(1) The Manager, Seattle Aircraft
Certification Office (ACO), FAA, has the
authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if
requested using the procedures found in 14
CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19,
send your request to your principal inspector
or local Flight Standards District Office, as
appropriate. If sending information directly
to the manager of the ACO, send it to the
attention of the person identified in the
Related Information section of this AD.
Information may be emailed to: -ANMSeattle-ACO-AMOC-REQUESTS@faa.gov.
(2) Before using any approved AMOC,
notify your appropriate principal inspector,
or lacking a principal inspector, the manager
of the local flight standards district office/
certificate holding district office.
(n) Related Information
(1) For more information about this AD,
contact Kevin Nguyen, Aerospace Engineer,
Propulsion Branch, ANM–140S, FAA, Seattle
Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), 1601 Lind
Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356;
phone: (425) 917–6501; fax: (425) 917–6590;
email: kevin.nguyen@faa.gov.
(2) For service information identified in
this AD, contact Boeing Commercial
Airplanes, Attention: Data & Services
Management, P.O. Box 3707, MC 2H–65,
Seattle, Washington 98124–2207; telephone
206–544–5000, extension 1; fax 206–766–
5680; Internet https://
www.myboeingfleet.com. You may review
copies of the referenced service information
at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate,
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, Washington.
For information on the availability of this
material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221.
(o) Material Incorporated by Reference
(1) The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
(IBR) of the service information listed in this
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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) Boeing Service Bulletin 757–57–0060,
Revision 4, dated December 7, 2012.
(ii) Boeing Service Bulletin 757–57–0061,
Revision 3, dated December 7, 2012.
(3) For service information identified in
this AD, contact Boeing Commercial
Airplanes, Attention: Data & Services
Management, P.O. Box 3707, MC 2H–65,
Seattle, Washington 98124–2207; telephone
206–544–5000, extension 1; fax 206–766–
5680; Internet https://
www.myboeingfleet.com.
(4) You may view this 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 view copies of this 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/ibrlocations.html.
Issued in Renton, Washington, on March
29, 2013.
Ali Bahrami,
Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate,
Aircraft Certification Service.
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BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2012–1036; Directorate
Identifier 2011–NM–122–AD; Amendment
39–17408; AD 2013–07–04]
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
certain Airbus Model A319, A320, and
A321 series airplanes. That AD
currently requires installing spacer
assemblies at the attachment points of
the YZ-latches of the cargo loading
system (CLS) in the forward and aft
cargo compartments, as applicable. This
new AD also requires modifying the
attachment points of fixed YZ-latches of
the CLS lower deck cargo holds on those
airplanes on which one or both lower
deck cargo holds have not been
SUMMARY:
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modified, which terminates the existing
requirements. This AD was prompted by
results from tests that have shown that
the attachment points of the YZ-latches
of the cargo loading system (CLS) fail
under maximum loads and reports that
installation has been applied only on
one of the lower deck cargo holds,
instead of on both forward and aft cargo
holds, and that some airplanes could
have installed the affected YZ-latches
through the instructions of the cargo
conversion manual. We are issuing this
AD to prevent failure of the attachment
points of the YZ-latches, which could
result in unrestrained cargo causing
damage to the fire protection system,
hydraulic system, electrical wiring, or
other equipment located in the forward
and aft cargo compartments. This
damage could adversely affect the
continued safe flight of the airplane.
DATES: This AD becomes effective May
20, 2013.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of a certain publication listed in this AD
as of May 20, 2013.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of a certain other publication listed in
this AD as of April 12, 2007 (72 FR
10348, March 8, 2007).
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:
Sanjay Ralhan, Aerospace Engineer,
International Branch, ANM–116,
Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA,
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA
98057–3356; telephone (425) 227–1405;
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 October 4, 2012 (77 FR
60653), and proposed to supersede AD
2007–05–13, Amendment 39–14974 (72
FR 10348, March 8, 2007). That NPRM
proposed to correct an unsafe condition
for the specified products. The
Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness
Information (MCAI) states:
Investigation has revealed that the installed
Tie Down Points of YZ latches on the Cargo
Loading System (CLS) of Airbus A319, A320
and A321 aeroplanes do not withstand the
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maximum loads in accordance with the
certification requirements (CS 25.787
‘‘Stowage compartments’’).
In case of failure of Tie Down Points,
unrestrained cargo parts could cause damage
in the Forward (FWD) and AFT lower deck
cargo holds (e.g. air conditioning, fire
protection system, hydraulic system,
electrical wiring, etc.), and therefore could
have an impact on the safety of the flight.
EASA AD 2006–0184 [ which corresponds
to FAA AD 2007–05–13, Amendment 39–
14974 (72 FR 10348, March 8, 2007)] was
issued to require the modification of the
attachment points of fixed YZ latches of the
CLS in both FWD and AFT lower deck cargo
holds, as applicable to aeroplane
configuration, in accordance with Airbus SB
A320–25–1294 Revision 01.
It has recently been identified that for some
aeroplanes, Airbus SB A320–25–1294
Revision 01 has been applied only on one of
the lower deck cargo holds (FWD or AFT)
while both cargo compartments were
concerned by the modification, and that
some aeroplanes could have installed the
affected YZ [latches] through the instructions
of the Cargo Conversion Manual.
For the reasons described above, this
[EASA] AD, which supersedes EASA AD
2006–0184, requires modification of the
attachment points of fixed YZ latches of the
CLS lower deck cargo holds on those
aeroplanes on which one or both lower deck
cargo holds have not been modified.
This [EASA] AD also prohibits installation
of the affected YZ latches, identified by Part
Number (P/N) in Table 1 of Appendix 1 of
this [EASA] AD, on any aeroplane as
replacement parts, unless all the attachment
points of the YZ latch have been modified.
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 Clarify Terminating Action
Airbus requested that we clarify the
paragraph identifier specified in the last
sentence of paragraph (g) of the NPRM
(77 FR 60653, October 4, 2012). Airbus
suggested that the correct identifier
should be paragraph (h) instead of
paragraph (i) of the NPRM.
We agree with the commenter and
have revised paragraph (g) of this AD
accordingly.
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Request To Revise Airbus Contact
Information
Airbus requested that we revise the
contact information reference to the
Airbus office of airworthiness from
EAW to EIAS.
We agree and have revised the contact
information specified in paragraph (l)(2)
of this AD.
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Additional Change Made to This AD
We have removed table 1 to paragraph
(h) from this AD. Instead, we have listed
the subject part numbers in paragraphs
(h)(1) through (h)(7) of this AD. This
change does not affect the intent of that
paragraph.
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
60653, October 4, 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 60653,
October 4, 2012).
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this AD will affect
about 740 products of U.S. registry.
The actions that are required by AD
2007–05–13, Amendment 39–14974 (72
FR 10348, March 8, 2007), and retained
in this AD take about 4 work-hours per
product, at an average labor rate of $85
per work-hour. Required parts cost
about $2,049 per product. Based on
these figures, the estimated cost of the
currently required actions is $2,389 per
product.
We estimate that it will take about 15
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 up to
$2,656 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 up
to $2,908,940, or $3,931 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
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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 60653,
October 4, 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.
Adoption of the Amendment
Accordingly, under the authority
delegated to me by the Administrator,
the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as
follows:
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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)
2007–05–13, Amendment 39–14974 (72
FR 10348, March 8, 2007), and adding
the following new AD:
■
2013–07–04 Airbus: Amendment 39–17408.
Docket No. FAA–2012–1036; Directorate
Identifier 2011–NM–122–AD.
(a) Effective Date
This airworthiness directive (AD) becomes
effective May 20, 2013.
(b) Affected ADs
This AD supersedes AD 2007–05–13,
Amendment 39–14974 (72 FR 10348, March
8, 2007).
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to Airbus Model A319–
111, –112, –113, –114, –115, –131, –132, and
–133 airplanes; Model A320–111, –211, –212,
–214, –231, –232, and –233 airplanes; and
Model A321–111, –112, –131, –211, –212,
–213, –231, and –232 airplanes; certificated
in any category; all manufacturer serial
numbers.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of
America Code 25, Equipment/Furnishings.
(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by results from
tests that have shown that the attachment
points of the YZ-latches of the cargo loading
system (CLS) fail under maximum loads and
reports that installation has been applied
only on one of the lower deck cargo holds,
instead of on both forward and aft cargo
holds, and that some airplanes could have
installed the affected YZ-latches through the
instructions of the cargo conversion manual.
We are issuing this AD to prevent failure of
the attachment points of the YZ-latches,
which could result in unrestrained cargo
causing damage to the fire protection system,
hydraulic system, electrical wiring, or other
equipment located in the forward and aft
cargo compartments. This damage could
adversely affect the continued safe flight of
the airplane.
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(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 Spacer Assembly Installation
This paragraph restates the requirements of
paragraph (f) of AD 2007–05–13, Amendment
39–14974 (72 FR 10348, March 8, 2007). For
Airbus Model A319, A320, and A321 series
airplanes identified in paragraphs (g)(1) and
(g)(2) of this AD: Within 36 months after
April 12, 2007 (the effective date of AD
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2007–05–13), install spacer assemblies at the
attachment points of the YZ-latches of the
CLS in the forward and aft cargo
compartments, as applicable, in accordance
with the Accomplishment Instructions of
Airbus Service Bulletin A320–25–1294,
Revision 02, dated September 5, 2006.
Accomplishing the actions in paragraph (h)
of this AD terminates the requirements of
paragraph (g) of this AD.
(1) Airplanes on which one of the
following has been incorporated in
production: Airbus Modification 20065,
20040, 24495, 24848, 24496, 21895, 21896,
25905, 25907, 22601, 22602, 27187, 28319,
28322, 28330, 28335, or 31797.
(2) Airplanes on which one of the
following has been incorporated in service:
Airbus Service Bulletin A320–25–1132,
A320–25–1133, A320–25–1145, A320–25–
1175, A320–25–1177, A320–25–1276, A320–
25–1278, A320–28–1134, or A320–28–1141.
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additional work is done in accordance with
the applicable instructions referenced as
‘‘ADDITIONAL WORK’’ in the
Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus
Mandatory Service Bulletin A320–25–1294,
Revision 06, dated July 23, 2010.
(i) Airbus Service Bulletin A320–25–1294,
dated March 14, 2003.
(ii) Airbus Service Bulletin A320–25–1294,
Revision 01, dated March 27, 2006.
(iii) Airbus Service Bulletin A320–25–
1294, Revision 02, dated September 5, 2006.
(iv) Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin
A320–25–1294, Revision 03, dated January
22, 2007.
(v) Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin
A320–25–1294, Revision 04, dated March 13,
2008.
(vi) Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin
A320–25–1294, Revision 05, dated January
22, 2009.
(i) Parts Installation Limitation
As of the effective date of this AD, no
person may install, on the CLS of any
airplane, a YZ-latch having a part number
listed in paragraphs (h)(1) through paragraph
(h)(7) of this AD, unless it has been modified
in accordance with the requirements of
paragraph (h) of this AD.
(k) 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:
Sanjay Ralhan, Aerospace Engineer,
International Branch, ANM–116, Transport
Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind
Avenue SW., Renton, WA 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) Credit for Previous Actions
(1) This paragraph provides credit for the
installation required by paragraph (g) of this
AD, if the installation was performed before
April 12, 2007 (the effective date of AD
2007–05–13, Amendment 39–14974 (72 FR
10348, March 8, 2007), using Airbus Service
Bulletin A320–25–1294, dated March 14,
2003; or Revision 01, dated March 27, 2006.
Neither service bulletin is incorporated by
reference in this AD.
(2) This paragraph provides credit for the
modification required by paragraph (h) of
this AD, if the modification was performed
before the effective date of this AD using any
of the following service information, and the
(l) Related Information
(1) Refer to MCAI European Aviation
Safety Agency AD 2011–0077, dated May 5,
2011; and the following service information;
for related information.
(i) Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin
A320–25–1294, Revision 06, dated July 23,
2010.
(ii) Airbus Service Bulletin A320–25–1294,
Revision 02, dated September 5, 2006.
(2) For service information identified in
this AD, contact Airbus SAS—EIAS
(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-
(h) New Modification
Except for Model A319, A320, and A321
series airplanes on which both Airbus
Modifications 32244 and 32245, or both
Airbus Modifications 32316 and 32317, have
been incorporated in production, and on
which no YZ-latch replacements have been
made since first flight: Within 20 months
after the effective date of this AD, modify the
attachment points of fixed YZ-latches of the
CLS, having a part number (P/N) listed in
paragraphs (h)(1) through (h)(7) of this AD,
in both forward and aft lower deck cargo
holds by adding spacer assemblies having P/
N D2557232700000, in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus
Mandatory Service Bulletin A320–25–1294,
Revision 06, dated July 23, 2010.
Accomplishing the actions specified in
paragraph (h) of this AD terminates the
requirements of paragraph (g) of this AD.
(1) P/N D 255 7 2380 000.
(2) P/N D 255 7 2380 002.
(3) P/N D 255 7 2380 006.
(4) P/N D 255 7 2380 008.
(5) P/N D 255 7 2350 002.
(6) P/N D 255 7 2350 004.
(7) P/N D 255 7 2350 006.
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eas@airbus.com; Internet https://
www.airbus.com.
(m) 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.
(3) The following service information was
approved for IBR on May 20, 2013.
(i) Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin
A320–25–1294, Revision 06, dated July 23,
2010.
(ii) Reserved.
(4) The following service information was
approved for IBR on of April 12, 2007 (72 FR
10348, March 8, 2007).
(i) Airbus Service Bulletin A320–25–1294,
Revision 02, dated September 5, 2006.
(ii) Reserved.
(5) For service information identified in
this AD, contact Airbus SAS—EIAS
(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.
(6) 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.
(7) You may view this 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/ibrlocations.html.
Issued in Renton, Washington, on March
28, 2013.
Ali Bahrami,
Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate,
Aircraft Certification Service.
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BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2010–1042; Directorate
Identifier 2010–NM–094–AD; Amendment
39–17413; AD 2013–07–09]
Examining the AD Docket
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Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing
Company Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
We are adopting a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
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The Boeing Company Model 737–700,
–700C, –800, and –900ER series
airplanes, Model 747–400F series
airplanes, and Model 767–200 and –300
series airplanes. This AD was prompted
by reports indicating that certain crew
oxygen mask stowage box units were
possibly delivered with a burr in the
inlet fitting. The burr might break loose
during test or operation, and might pose
an ignition source or cause an inlet
valve to jam. This final rule adds a step
to identify and label certain crew
oxygen mask stowage box units that
have already been inspected and
reworked by the supplier, and allows
operators to install new or serviceable
crew oxygen mask stowage box units,
and requires a general visual inspection
for affected serial numbers of the crew
oxygen mask stowage box units, and
replacement or re-identification as
necessary. We are issuing this AD to
prevent an ignition source, which could
result in an oxygen-fed fire; or an inlet
valve jam in a crew oxygen mask
stowage box unit, which could result in
restricted flow of oxygen.
DATES: This AD is effective May 20,
2013.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of certain publications listed in the AD
as of May 20, 2013.
ADDRESSES: For Boeing service
information identified in this AD,
contact Boeing Commercial Airplanes,
Attention: Data & Services Management,
P.O. Box 3707, MC 2H–65, Seattle, WA
98124–2207; telephone 206–544–5000,
extension 1; fax 206–766–5680; Internet
https://www.myboeingfleet.com. For
Intertechnique service information
identified in this AD, contact Zodiac, 2,
rue Maurice Mallet—92137 Issy-lesMoulineaux Cedex France; telephone
+33 1 41 23 23 23; fax +33 1 46 48 83
87; Internet https://www.zodiac.com.
You may review copies of the
referenced service information at the
FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate,
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton,
Washington. For information on the
availability of this material at the FAA,
call 425–227–1221.
You may examine the AD docket on
the Internet at https://
www.regulations.gov; or in person at the
Docket Management Facility between 9
a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through
Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD
docket contains this AD, the regulatory
evaluation, any comments received, and
other information. The address for the
Docket Office (phone: 800–647–5527) is
Document Management Facility, U.S.
PO 00000
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Department of Transportation, Docket
Operations, M–30, West Building
Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200
New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington,
DC 20590.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Susan L. Monroe, Aerospace Engineer,
Cabin Safety and Environmental
Systems Branch, ANM–150S, FAA,
Seattle Aircraft Certification Office
(ACO), 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton,
Washington 98057–3356; phone: 425–
917–6457; fax: 425–917–6590; email:
susan.l.monroe@faa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Discussion
We issued a supplemental notice of
proposed rulemaking (SNPRM) to
amend 14 CFR part 39 to include an
airworthiness directive (AD) that would
apply to the specified products. That
SNPRM published in the Federal
Register on September 7, 2012 (77 FR
55159). The original NPRM (75 FR
67637, November 3, 2010) proposed to
require an inspection for affected serial
numbers of the crew oxygen mask
stowage box units; and replacement of
the crew oxygen mask stowage box unit
with a new crew oxygen mask stowage
box unit, if necessary. The SNPRM
proposed to revise the NPRM by adding
a step to identify and label certain crew
oxygen mask stowage box units that
have already been inspected and
reworked by the supplier, and allowing
operators to install new or serviceable
crew oxygen mask stowage box units.
Comments
We gave the public the opportunity to
participate in developing this AD. The
following presents the comments
received on the proposal (77 FR 55159,
September 7, 2012) and the FAA’s
response to each comment.
Support for the SNPRM (77 FR 55159,
September 7, 2012)
Boeing stated that it supports the
SNPRM (77 FR 55159, September 7,
2012).
Request for Clarification of
Determination of the Affected Units
American Airlines (AA) requested
that we revise the SNPRM (77 FR 55159,
September 7, 2012) to clarify the
method used by the manufacturer to
determine the affected units, and the
potential that those units could have
been inadvertently installed on other
airplanes. AA explained that Boeing
Alert Service Bulletin 737–35A1121,
dated December 14, 2009, provides
limited background information as to
how Boeing determined which aircraft
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[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 72 (Monday, April 15, 2013)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 22175-22178]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2012-1036; Directorate Identifier 2011-NM-122-AD;
Amendment 39-17408; AD 2013-07-04]
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 certain Airbus Model A319, A320, and A321 series airplanes. That AD
currently requires installing spacer assemblies at the attachment
points of the YZ-latches of the cargo loading system (CLS) in the
forward and aft cargo compartments, as applicable. This new AD also
requires modifying the attachment points of fixed YZ-latches of the CLS
lower deck cargo holds on those airplanes on which one or both lower
deck cargo holds have not been modified, which terminates the existing
requirements. This AD was prompted by results from tests that have
shown that the attachment points of the YZ-latches of the cargo loading
system (CLS) fail under maximum loads and reports that installation has
been applied only on one of the lower deck cargo holds, instead of on
both forward and aft cargo holds, and that some airplanes could have
installed the affected YZ-latches through the instructions of the cargo
conversion manual. We are issuing this AD to prevent failure of the
attachment points of the YZ-latches, which could result in unrestrained
cargo causing damage to the fire protection system, hydraulic system,
electrical wiring, or other equipment located in the forward and aft
cargo compartments. This damage could adversely affect the continued
safe flight of the airplane.
DATES: This AD becomes effective May 20, 2013.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of May 20,
2013.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of a certain other publication listed in this AD as of April
12, 2007 (72 FR 10348, March 8, 2007).
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: Sanjay Ralhan, Aerospace Engineer,
International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA,
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; telephone (425) 227-1405;
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 October 4, 2012 (77
FR 60653), and proposed to supersede AD 2007-05-13, Amendment 39-14974
(72 FR 10348, March 8, 2007). That NPRM proposed to correct an unsafe
condition for the specified products. The Mandatory Continuing
Airworthiness Information (MCAI) states:
Investigation has revealed that the installed Tie Down Points of
YZ latches on the Cargo Loading System (CLS) of Airbus A319, A320
and A321 aeroplanes do not withstand the
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maximum loads in accordance with the certification requirements (CS
25.787 ``Stowage compartments'').
In case of failure of Tie Down Points, unrestrained cargo parts
could cause damage in the Forward (FWD) and AFT lower deck cargo
holds (e.g. air conditioning, fire protection system, hydraulic
system, electrical wiring, etc.), and therefore could have an impact
on the safety of the flight.
EASA AD 2006-0184 [ which corresponds to FAA AD 2007-05-13,
Amendment 39-14974 (72 FR 10348, March 8, 2007)] was issued to
require the modification of the attachment points of fixed YZ
latches of the CLS in both FWD and AFT lower deck cargo holds, as
applicable to aeroplane configuration, in accordance with Airbus SB
A320-25-1294 Revision 01.
It has recently been identified that for some aeroplanes, Airbus
SB A320-25-1294 Revision 01 has been applied only on one of the
lower deck cargo holds (FWD or AFT) while both cargo compartments
were concerned by the modification, and that some aeroplanes could
have installed the affected YZ [latches] through the instructions of
the Cargo Conversion Manual.
For the reasons described above, this [EASA] AD, which
supersedes EASA AD 2006-0184, requires modification of the
attachment points of fixed YZ latches of the CLS lower deck cargo
holds on those aeroplanes on which one or both lower deck cargo
holds have not been modified.
This [EASA] AD also prohibits installation of the affected YZ
latches, identified by Part Number (P/N) in Table 1 of Appendix 1 of
this [EASA] AD, on any aeroplane as replacement parts, unless all
the attachment points of the YZ latch have been modified.
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 Clarify Terminating Action
Airbus requested that we clarify the paragraph identifier specified
in the last sentence of paragraph (g) of the NPRM (77 FR 60653, October
4, 2012). Airbus suggested that the correct identifier should be
paragraph (h) instead of paragraph (i) of the NPRM.
We agree with the commenter and have revised paragraph (g) of this
AD accordingly.
Request To Revise Airbus Contact Information
Airbus requested that we revise the contact information reference
to the Airbus office of airworthiness from EAW to EIAS.
We agree and have revised the contact information specified in
paragraph (l)(2) of this AD.
Additional Change Made to This AD
We have removed table 1 to paragraph (h) from this AD. Instead, we
have listed the subject part numbers in paragraphs (h)(1) through
(h)(7) of this AD. This change does not affect the intent of that
paragraph.
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 60653, October 4, 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 60653, October 4, 2012).
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this AD will affect about 740 products of U.S.
registry.
The actions that are required by AD 2007-05-13, Amendment 39-14974
(72 FR 10348, March 8, 2007), and retained in this AD take about 4
work-hours per product, at an average labor rate of $85 per work-hour.
Required parts cost about $2,049 per product. Based on these figures,
the estimated cost of the currently required actions is $2,389 per
product.
We estimate that it will take about 15 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 up to $2,656 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 up to $2,908,940, or $3,931 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 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 60653, October 4,
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.
Adoption of the Amendment
Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the
Administrator, the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows:
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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 removing airworthiness directive (AD)
2007-05-13, Amendment 39-14974 (72 FR 10348, March 8, 2007), and adding
the following new AD:
2013-07-04 Airbus: Amendment 39-17408. Docket No. FAA-2012-1036;
Directorate Identifier 2011-NM-122-AD.
(a) Effective Date
This airworthiness directive (AD) becomes effective May 20,
2013.
(b) Affected ADs
This AD supersedes AD 2007-05-13, Amendment 39-14974 (72 FR
10348, March 8, 2007).
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to Airbus Model A319-111, -112, -113, -114, -
115, -131, -132, and -133 airplanes; Model A320-111, -211, -212, -
214, -231, -232, and -233 airplanes; and Model A321-111, -112, -131,
-211, -212, -213, -231, and -232 airplanes; certificated in any
category; all manufacturer serial numbers.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 25, Equipment/
Furnishings.
(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by results from tests that have shown that
the attachment points of the YZ-latches of the cargo loading system
(CLS) fail under maximum loads and reports that installation has
been applied only on one of the lower deck cargo holds, instead of
on both forward and aft cargo holds, and that some airplanes could
have installed the affected YZ-latches through the instructions of
the cargo conversion manual. We are issuing this AD to prevent
failure of the attachment points of the YZ-latches, which could
result in unrestrained cargo causing damage to the fire protection
system, hydraulic system, electrical wiring, or other equipment
located in the forward and aft cargo compartments. This damage could
adversely affect the continued safe flight 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 Spacer Assembly Installation
This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (f) of AD
2007-05-13, Amendment 39-14974 (72 FR 10348, March 8, 2007). For
Airbus Model A319, A320, and A321 series airplanes identified in
paragraphs (g)(1) and (g)(2) of this AD: Within 36 months after
April 12, 2007 (the effective date of AD 2007-05-13), install spacer
assemblies at the attachment points of the YZ-latches of the CLS in
the forward and aft cargo compartments, as applicable, in accordance
with the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin
A320-25-1294, Revision 02, dated September 5, 2006. Accomplishing
the actions in paragraph (h) of this AD terminates the requirements
of paragraph (g) of this AD.
(1) Airplanes on which one of the following has been
incorporated in production: Airbus Modification 20065, 20040, 24495,
24848, 24496, 21895, 21896, 25905, 25907, 22601, 22602, 27187,
28319, 28322, 28330, 28335, or 31797.
(2) Airplanes on which one of the following has been
incorporated in service: Airbus Service Bulletin A320-25-1132, A320-
25-1133, A320-25-1145, A320-25-1175, A320-25-1177, A320-25-1276,
A320-25-1278, A320-28-1134, or A320-28-1141.
(h) New Modification
Except for Model A319, A320, and A321 series airplanes on which
both Airbus Modifications 32244 and 32245, or both Airbus
Modifications 32316 and 32317, have been incorporated in production,
and on which no YZ-latch replacements have been made since first
flight: Within 20 months after the effective date of this AD, modify
the attachment points of fixed YZ-latches of the CLS, having a part
number (P/N) listed in paragraphs (h)(1) through (h)(7) of this AD,
in both forward and aft lower deck cargo holds by adding spacer
assemblies having P/N D2557232700000, in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin
A320-25-1294, Revision 06, dated July 23, 2010. Accomplishing the
actions specified in paragraph (h) of this AD terminates the
requirements of paragraph (g) of this AD.
(1) P/N D 255 7 2380 000.
(2) P/N D 255 7 2380 002.
(3) P/N D 255 7 2380 006.
(4) P/N D 255 7 2380 008.
(5) P/N D 255 7 2350 002.
(6) P/N D 255 7 2350 004.
(7) P/N D 255 7 2350 006.
(i) Parts Installation Limitation
As of the effective date of this AD, no person may install, on
the CLS of any airplane, a YZ-latch having a part number listed in
paragraphs (h)(1) through paragraph (h)(7) of this AD, unless it has
been modified in accordance with the requirements of paragraph (h)
of this AD.
(j) Credit for Previous Actions
(1) This paragraph provides credit for the installation required
by paragraph (g) of this AD, if the installation was performed
before April 12, 2007 (the effective date of AD 2007-05-13,
Amendment 39-14974 (72 FR 10348, March 8, 2007), using Airbus
Service Bulletin A320-25-1294, dated March 14, 2003; or Revision 01,
dated March 27, 2006. Neither service bulletin is incorporated by
reference in this AD.
(2) This paragraph provides credit for the modification required
by paragraph (h) of this AD, if the modification was performed
before the effective date of this AD using any of the following
service information, and the additional work is done in accordance
with the applicable instructions referenced as ``ADDITIONAL WORK''
in the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Mandatory Service
Bulletin A320-25-1294, Revision 06, dated July 23, 2010.
(i) Airbus Service Bulletin A320-25-1294, dated March 14, 2003.
(ii) Airbus Service Bulletin A320-25-1294, Revision 01, dated
March 27, 2006.
(iii) Airbus Service Bulletin A320-25-1294, Revision 02, dated
September 5, 2006.
(iv) Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A320-25-1294, Revision
03, dated January 22, 2007.
(v) Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A320-25-1294, Revision 04,
dated March 13, 2008.
(vi) Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A320-25-1294, Revision
05, dated January 22, 2009.
(k) 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: Sanjay
Ralhan, Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport
Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 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.
(l) Related Information
(1) Refer to MCAI European Aviation Safety Agency AD 2011-0077,
dated May 5, 2011; and the following service information; for
related information.
(i) Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A320-25-1294, Revision 06,
dated July 23, 2010.
(ii) Airbus Service Bulletin A320-25-1294, Revision 02, dated
September 5, 2006.
(2) For service information identified in this AD, contact
Airbus SAS--EIAS (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-
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eas@airbus.com; Internet https://www.airbus.com.
(m) 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.
(3) The following service information was approved for IBR on
May 20, 2013.
(i) Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin A320-25-1294, Revision 06,
dated July 23, 2010.
(ii) Reserved.
(4) The following service information was approved for IBR on of
April 12, 2007 (72 FR 10348, March 8, 2007).
(i) Airbus Service Bulletin A320-25-1294, Revision 02, dated
September 5, 2006.
(ii) Reserved.
(5) For service information identified in this AD, contact
Airbus SAS--EIAS (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.
(6) 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.
(7) You may view this 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 March 28, 2013.
Ali Bahrami,
Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
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