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at previous meetings and communicated
to producers. USDA published a
proposed rule for public comment in
July 2009 (74 FR 36955; July 27, 2009)
and ultimately withdrew the proposed
rule in February 2010 based on the
comments received (75 FR 7985;
February 23, 2010).
Since that time, the USHBC and its
committees have continued to discuss
the need to increase the assessment rate.
USHBC representatives have met with
various producer associations and
discussed this issue with their members
as well as with importers. Ultimately
the USHBC unanimously recommended
increasing the rate to $18 per ton at its
October 2012 meeting.
While USDA has performed this
initial RFA analysis regarding the
impact of the proposed rule on small
entities, in order to have as much data
as possible for a more comprehensive
analysis, we invite comments
concerning potential effects. USDA is
also requesting comments regarding the
number and size of entities covered
under the proposed Order.
While this proposed rule set forth
below has not received the approval of
USDA, it has been determined that it is
consistent with and would effectuate
the purposes of the 1996 Act.
A 60-day comment period is provided
to allow interested persons to respond
to this proposal. All written comments
received in response to this proposed
rule by the date specified will be
considered prior to finalizing this
action.
List of Subjects in 7 CFR Part 1218
Administrative practice and
procedure, Advertising, Consumer
information, Marketing agreements,
Blueberry promotion, Reporting and
recordkeeping requirements.
For the reasons set forth in the
preamble, Part 1218, Chapter XI of Title
7 is proposed to be amended as follows:
PART 1218—BLUEBERRY
PROMOTION, RESEARCH, AND
INFORMATION ORDER
1. The authority citation for 7 CFR
part 1218 continues to read as follows:
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Authority: 7 U.S.C. 7411–7425; 7 U.S.C.
7401.
2. In § 1218.52, paragraphs (c) and
(d)(2) are revised to read as follows:
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§ 1218.52
Assessments.
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(c) Such assessments shall be levied at
a rate of $18 per ton on all blueberries.
The assessment rate will be reviewed,
and may be modified with the approval
of the Secretary.
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(2) The import assessment shall be
uniformly applied to imported fresh and
frozen blueberries that are identified by
the numbers 0810.40.0029 and
0811.90.2028, respectively, in the
Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the
United State or any other numbers used
to identify fresh and frozen blueberries.
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Dated: May 10, 2013.
David R. Shipman,
Administrator.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2013–0424; Directorate
Identifier 2013–NM–014–AD]
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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 all
Airbus Model A330–200 Freighter,
A330–200 and –300, and A340–200 and
–300 series airplanes. This proposed AD
was prompted by reports of cracked
adjacent frame forks of a forward cargo
door. This proposed AD would require
repetitive detailed inspections for cracks
and sheared, loose, or missing rivets of
the forward cargo door and, for certain
airplanes, of the aft cargo door, and
repair if necessary. We are proposing
this AD to detect and correct cracked or
ruptured cargo door frames, which
could result in reduced structural
integrity of the forward or aft cargo
door.
DATES: We must receive comments on
this proposed AD by July 5, 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–
SUMMARY:
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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 SAS,
Airworthiness Office—EAL, 1 Rond
Point Maurice Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac
Cedex, France; telephone +33 5 61 93 36
96; fax +33 5 61 93 45 80; email air
worthiness.A330–A340@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:
Vladimir Ulyanov, Aerospace Engineer,
International Branch, ANM–116,
Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA,
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton,
Washington 98057–3356; telephone
(425) 227–1138; 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–2013–0424; Directorate Identifier
2013–NM–014–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.
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Discussion
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The European Aviation Safety Agency
(EASA), which is the Technical Agent
for the Member States of the European
Community, has issued EASA
Airworthiness Directive 2012–0274,
dated December 21, 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:
One A330 operator recently reported a case
where two adjacent frame (FR) forks of a
forward cargo door were found cracked.
FR20B was found cracked through, FR21 was
found cracked half through. At the time of
the findings, the affected aeroplane had
accumulated around 21 000 flight cycles (FC)
and it had already been inspected in
accordance with EASA AD 2011–0007R1
[which corresponds to FAA AD 2012–12–12,
Amendment 39–17092 (77 FR 37797, June
25, 2012)] and [airworthiness limitation
instructions] ALI Task 523106–01–1.
However, during those inspections, the
forward cargo door handle access panel is not
required to be removed, which explains why
the cracks at these two internal frame
locations were not detected.
After further analysis, it was determined
that, in case of cracked or ruptured (forward
or aft) cargo door frame, the loads will be
transferred to the remaining structural
elements. However, the second load path is
able to sustain the loads for a limited number
of flight cycles only.
This condition, if not detected and
corrected, could lead to rupture of two
vertical frames, resulting in reduced
structural integrity of the forward or aft cargo
door.
To address this condition, Airbus issued
four separate Alert Operators Transmissions
(AOT), giving instructions for repetitive
inspections of the affected areas.
For the reasons described above, this
[EASA] AD requires repetitive detailed visual
inspections of aft cargo door at FR60 and
FR60A [for certain airplanes] and forward
cargo door at FR21 and FR20B [for all
airplanes], where the cargo door handle
access panels are located, as follow:
—outer skin rivets for sheared, loose or
missing rivets at frame fork ends,
—whole inner forks for cracks and for
sheared, loose or missing rivets at frame
web and flange after removal of handle
access panels, and
the accomplishment of the applicable
corrective actions [which include repair, in
accordance with a method approved by the
Manager, International Branch, ANM–116,
Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA.]
Note: Accomplishment of the above
inspections does not cancel accomplishment
of the inspections as required by EASA AD
2011–0007R1, nor accomplishment of those
in accordance with ALI Task 523106–01–1.
You may obtain further information by
examining the MCAI in the AD docket.
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Relevant Service Information
Airbus has issued the following Alert
Operator Transmissions (AOTs). The
actions described in this service
information are intended to correct the
unsafe condition identified in the
MCAI.
• Airbus AOT A330–A52L001–12,
dated December 3, 2012.
• Airbus AOT A330–A52L003–12,
dated December 3, 2012.
• Airbus AOT A340–A52L002–12,
dated December 3, 2012.
• Airbus AOT A340–A52L004–12,
dated December 3, 2012.
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.
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.
Regulatory Findings
Differences Between This Proposed AD
and the MCAI or Service Information
The service information specifies to
contact the manufacturer for
instructions on how to repair certain
conditions, but this proposed AD would
require repairing those conditions using
a method approved by the FAA or the
EASA (or its delegated agent).
Costs of Compliance
Based on the service information, we
estimate that this proposed AD would
affect about 66 products of U.S. registry.
We also estimate that it would take
about 1 work-hour per product to
comply with the basic requirements of
this proposed AD. The average labor
rate is $85 per work-hour. Based on
these figures, we estimate the cost of the
proposed AD on U.S. operators to be
$5,610, or $85 per product.
We have received no definitive data
that would enable us to provide cost
estimates for the on-condition actions
specified in this AD.
Authority for This Rulemaking
Title 49 of the United States Code
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I,
section 106, describes the authority of
the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII:
Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more
detail the scope of the Agency’s
authority.
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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–2013–0424;
Directorate Identifier 2013–NM–014–AD.
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(a) Comments Due Date
We must receive comments by July 5, 2013.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to Airbus Model A330–
201, –202, –203, –223, –223F, –243, –243F,
–301, –302, –303, –321, –322, –323, –341,
–342, and –343 airplanes; and Model A340–
211, –212, –213, –311, –312, and –313
airplanes; certificated in any category; all
manufacturer serial numbers (MSN).
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of
America Code 52, Doors.
(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by reports of
cracked adjacent frame forks of a forward
cargo door. We are issuing this AD to detect
and correct cracked or ruptured cargo door
frames, which could result in reduced
structural integrity of the forward or aft cargo
door.
(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 for Certain Airplanes
For Model A330–200, –200 Freighter, and
–300 airplanes up to MSN 0162 inclusive,
except those on which Airbus Service
Bulletin A330–52–3044 has been embodied
in service; and for Model A340–200 and –300
airplanes up to MSN 0164 inclusive, except
those on which Airbus Service Bulletin
A340–52–4054 has been embodied in service:
Before the accumulation of 15,800 total flight
cycles since the airplane’s first flight or
within 100 flight cycles after the effective
date of this AD, whichever occurs later, do
a detailed inspection of the outer skin rivets
at the frame fork end of frame (FR)60 and
FR60A of the aft cargo door for sheared,
loose, or missing rivets; and do a detailed
inspection of the whole FR60 and FR60A
forks for cracking and for sheared, loose, or
missing rivets at the frame web and flanges;
in accordance with Airbus Alert Operator
Transmission (AOT) A330–A52L001–12,
dated December 3, 2012; or Airbus AOT
A340–A52L002–12, dated December 3, 2012;
as applicable. Repeat the inspections
thereafter at intervals not to exceed 400 flight
cycles.
(h) Inspections for All Airplanes
Within the applicable compliance time
specified in paragraph (h)(1) or (h)(2) of this
AD, do a detailed inspection of outer skin
rivets at the frame fork end of FR21 and
FR20B of the forward cargo door for sheared,
loose, or missing rivets; and do a detailed
inspection of the whole FR21 and FR20B
forks for cracks and for sheared, loose, or
missing rivets at the frame web and flanges;
in accordance with Airbus AOT A330–
A52L003–12, dated December 3, 2012; or
Airbus AOT A340–A52L004–12, dated
December 3, 2012; as applicable. Repeat this
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inspection thereafter at intervals not to
exceed 800 flight cycles.
(1) For airplanes having less than 18,400
total flight cycles since the airplane’s first
flight as of the effective date of this AD:
Before the accumulation of 10,600 total flight
cycles since the airplane’s first flight, or
within 100 flight cycles after the effective
date of this AD, whichever occurs later.
(2) For airplanes having 18,400 total flight
cycles or more since the airplane’s first flight
as of the effective date of this AD: Within 50
flight cycles after the effective date of this
AD.
(i) Repair
If any cracking, or sheared, loose, or
missing rivet is found during any inspection
required by 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) Actions Not Terminating Action
Doing the repair required by paragraph (i)
of this AD is not terminating action for the
repetitive inspections required by paragraphs
(g) and (h) of this AD for that cargo door,
unless the repair instruction specifically
states it is terminating action.
(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:
Vladimir Ulyanov, Aerospace Engineer,
International Branch, ANM–116, Transport
Airplane Directorate, FAA 1601 Lind Avenue
SW., Renton, Washington 98057–3356;
telephone (425) 227–1138; 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.
(l) Related Information
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing
Airworthiness Information European
Aviation Safety Agency Airworthiness
Directive 2012–0274, dated December 21,
2012, and the AOTs identified in paragraphs
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(l)(1)(i) through (l)(1)(iv) of this AD, for
related information.
(i) Airbus AOT A330–A52L001–12, dated
December 3, 2012.
(ii) Airbus AOT A330–A52L003–12, dated
December 3, 2012.
(iii) Airbus AOT A340–A52L002–12, dated
December 3, 2012.
(iv) Airbus AOT A340–A52L004–12, dated
December 3, 2012.
(2) For service information identified in
this AD, contact Airbus SAS, Airworthiness
Office—EAL, 1 Rond Point Maurice Bellonte,
31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone +33
5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61 93 45 80; email
airworthiness.A330-A340@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 May 13,
2013.
Ali Bahrami,
Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate,
Aircraft Certification Service.
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Rules andRegulations Under the
Textile Fiber Products Identification
Act
Federal Trade Commission
(‘‘FTC’’ or ‘‘Commission’’).
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking.
AGENCY:
Based on comments received
in response to its Advance Notice of
Proposed Rulemaking (‘‘ANPR’’), the
Commission proposes amending the
rules and regulations under the Textile
Fiber Products Identification Act
(‘‘Textile Rules’’ or ‘‘Rules’’) to:
Incorporate the updated ISO standard
2076:2010(E); allow certain hang-tags
that do not disclose the product’s full
fiber content information; better address
electronic commerce by amending the
definition of the terms invoice and
invoice or other paper; update the
guaranty provisions by, among other
things, replacing the requirement that
suppliers provide a guaranty signed
under penalty of perjury with a
certification that must be renewed
annually, and revising accordingly the
form used to file continuing guaranties
with the Commission under the Textile,
Fur, and Wool Acts; and clarify several
other provisions. The Commission seeks
comment on these proposals and several
remaining issues.
DATES: Written comments must be
received on or before July 8, 2013.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2013-0424; Directorate Identifier 2013-NM-014-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 all
Airbus Model A330-200 Freighter, A330-200 and -300, and A340-200 and -
300 series airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by reports of
cracked adjacent frame forks of a forward cargo door. This proposed AD
would require repetitive detailed inspections for cracks and sheared,
loose, or missing rivets of the forward cargo door and, for certain
airplanes, of the aft cargo door, and repair if necessary. We are
proposing this AD to detect and correct cracked or ruptured cargo door
frames, which could result in reduced structural integrity of the
forward or aft cargo door.
DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by July 5, 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 SAS, Airworthiness Office--EAL, 1 Rond Point Maurice Bellonte,
31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61
93 45 80; email airworthiness.A330-A340@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: Vladimir Ulyanov, Aerospace Engineer,
International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA,
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, Washington 98057-3356; telephone (425)
227-1138; 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-2013-0424;
Directorate Identifier 2013-NM-014-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.
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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 2012-0274, dated December 21, 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:
One A330 operator recently reported a case where two adjacent
frame (FR) forks of a forward cargo door were found cracked. FR20B
was found cracked through, FR21 was found cracked half through. At
the time of the findings, the affected aeroplane had accumulated
around 21 000 flight cycles (FC) and it had already been inspected
in accordance with EASA AD 2011-0007R1 [which corresponds to FAA AD
2012-12-12, Amendment 39-17092 (77 FR 37797, June 25, 2012)] and
[airworthiness limitation instructions] ALI Task 523106-01-1.
However, during those inspections, the forward cargo door handle
access panel is not required to be removed, which explains why the
cracks at these two internal frame locations were not detected.
After further analysis, it was determined that, in case of
cracked or ruptured (forward or aft) cargo door frame, the loads
will be transferred to the remaining structural elements. However,
the second load path is able to sustain the loads for a limited
number of flight cycles only.
This condition, if not detected and corrected, could lead to
rupture of two vertical frames, resulting in reduced structural
integrity of the forward or aft cargo door.
To address this condition, Airbus issued four separate Alert
Operators Transmissions (AOT), giving instructions for repetitive
inspections of the affected areas.
For the reasons described above, this [EASA] AD requires
repetitive detailed visual inspections of aft cargo door at FR60 and
FR60A [for certain airplanes] and forward cargo door at FR21 and
FR20B [for all airplanes], where the cargo door handle access panels
are located, as follow:
--outer skin rivets for sheared, loose or missing rivets at frame
fork ends,
--whole inner forks for cracks and for sheared, loose or missing
rivets at frame web and flange after removal of handle access
panels, and
the accomplishment of the applicable corrective actions [which
include repair, in accordance with a method approved by the Manager,
International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA.]
Note: Accomplishment of the above inspections does not cancel
accomplishment of the inspections as required by EASA AD 2011-
0007R1, nor accomplishment of those in accordance with ALI Task
523106-01-1.
You may obtain further information by examining the MCAI in the AD
docket.
Relevant Service Information
Airbus has issued the following Alert Operator Transmissions
(AOTs). The actions described in this service information are intended
to correct the unsafe condition identified in the MCAI.
Airbus AOT A330-A52L001-12, dated December 3, 2012.
Airbus AOT A330-A52L003-12, dated December 3, 2012.
Airbus AOT A340-A52L002-12, dated December 3, 2012.
Airbus AOT A340-A52L004-12, dated December 3, 2012.
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
The service information specifies to contact the manufacturer for
instructions on how to repair certain conditions, but this proposed AD
would require repairing those conditions using a method approved by the
FAA or the EASA (or its delegated agent).
Costs of Compliance
Based on the service information, we estimate that this proposed AD
would affect about 66 products of U.S. registry. We also estimate that
it would take about 1 work-hour per product to comply with the basic
requirements of this proposed AD. The average labor rate is $85 per
work-hour. Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of the proposed
AD on U.S. operators to be $5,610, or $85 per product.
We have received no definitive data that would enable us to provide
cost estimates for the on-condition actions specified in this AD.
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-2013-0424; Directorate Identifier 2013-NM-
014-AD.
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(a) Comments Due Date
We must receive comments by July 5, 2013.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to Airbus Model A330-201, -202, -203, -223, -
223F, -243, -243F, -301, -302, -303, -321, -322, -323, -341, -342,
and -343 airplanes; and Model A340-211, -212, -213, -311, -312, and
-313 airplanes; certificated in any category; all manufacturer
serial numbers (MSN).
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 52, Doors.
(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by reports of cracked adjacent frame forks
of a forward cargo door. We are issuing this AD to detect and
correct cracked or ruptured cargo door frames, which could result in
reduced structural integrity of the forward or aft cargo door.
(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 for Certain Airplanes
For Model A330-200, -200 Freighter, and -300 airplanes up to MSN
0162 inclusive, except those on which Airbus Service Bulletin A330-
52-3044 has been embodied in service; and for Model A340-200 and -
300 airplanes up to MSN 0164 inclusive, except those on which Airbus
Service Bulletin A340-52-4054 has been embodied in service: Before
the accumulation of 15,800 total flight cycles since the airplane's
first flight or within 100 flight cycles after the effective date of
this AD, whichever occurs later, do a detailed inspection of the
outer skin rivets at the frame fork end of frame (FR)60 and FR60A of
the aft cargo door for sheared, loose, or missing rivets; and do a
detailed inspection of the whole FR60 and FR60A forks for cracking
and for sheared, loose, or missing rivets at the frame web and
flanges; in accordance with Airbus Alert Operator Transmission (AOT)
A330-A52L001-12, dated December 3, 2012; or Airbus AOT A340-A52L002-
12, dated December 3, 2012; as applicable. Repeat the inspections
thereafter at intervals not to exceed 400 flight cycles.
(h) Inspections for All Airplanes
Within the applicable compliance time specified in paragraph
(h)(1) or (h)(2) of this AD, do a detailed inspection of outer skin
rivets at the frame fork end of FR21 and FR20B of the forward cargo
door for sheared, loose, or missing rivets; and do a detailed
inspection of the whole FR21 and FR20B forks for cracks and for
sheared, loose, or missing rivets at the frame web and flanges; in
accordance with Airbus AOT A330-A52L003-12, dated December 3, 2012;
or Airbus AOT A340-A52L004-12, dated December 3, 2012; as
applicable. Repeat this inspection thereafter at intervals not to
exceed 800 flight cycles.
(1) For airplanes having less than 18,400 total flight cycles
since the airplane's first flight as of the effective date of this
AD: Before the accumulation of 10,600 total flight cycles since the
airplane's first flight, or within 100 flight cycles after the
effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later.
(2) For airplanes having 18,400 total flight cycles or more
since the airplane's first flight as of the effective date of this
AD: Within 50 flight cycles after the effective date of this AD.
(i) Repair
If any cracking, or sheared, loose, or missing rivet is found
during any inspection required by 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) Actions Not Terminating Action
Doing the repair required by paragraph (i) of this AD is not
terminating action for the repetitive inspections required by
paragraphs (g) and (h) of this AD for that cargo door, unless the
repair instruction specifically states it is terminating action.
(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: Vladimir
Ulyanov, Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, ANM-116,
Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton,
Washington 98057-3356; telephone (425) 227-1138; fax (425) 227-1149.
Information may be emailed to: 9-ANM-116-AMOC-REQUESTS@faa.gov.
Before using any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate principal
inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager of the
local flight standards district office/certificate holding district
office. The AMOC 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 Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information
European Aviation Safety Agency Airworthiness Directive 2012-0274,
dated December 21, 2012, and the AOTs identified in paragraphs
(l)(1)(i) through (l)(1)(iv) of this AD, for related information.
(i) Airbus AOT A330-A52L001-12, dated December 3, 2012.
(ii) Airbus AOT A330-A52L003-12, dated December 3, 2012.
(iii) Airbus AOT A340-A52L002-12, dated December 3, 2012.
(iv) Airbus AOT A340-A52L004-12, dated December 3, 2012.
(2) For service information identified in this AD, contact
Airbus SAS, Airworthiness Office--EAL, 1 Rond Point Maurice
Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96;
fax +33 5 61 93 45 80; email airworthiness.A330-A340@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 May 13, 2013.
Ali Bahrami,
Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
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