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(2) You must use this service information
as applicable to do the actions required by
this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.
(i) Bombardier Service Bulletin 670BA–27–
064, dated December 11, 2012.
(ii) Reserved.
(3) For service information identified in
ˆ
this AD, contact Bombardier, Inc., 400 Cote´
Vertu Road West, Dorval, Quebec H4S 1Y9,
Canada; telephone 514–855–5000; fax 514–
855–7401; email thd.crj@
aero.bombardier.com; Internet https://
www.bombardier.com.
(4) You may review copies of the service
information at the FAA, Transport Airplane
Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton,
WA. For information on the availability of
this material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221.
(5) You may 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 August
9, 2013.
Jeffrey E. Duven,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
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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; Amendment
39–17564; AD 2013–16–26]
RIN 2120–AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus
Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
We are adopting a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for all
Airbus Model A330–200 Freighter series
airplanes; Model A330–200 and –300
series airplanes, and Model A340–200
and –300 series airplanes. This AD was
prompted by reports of cracked adjacent
frame forks of a forward cargo door.
This AD requires 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 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.
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SUMMARY:
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This AD becomes effective
October 4, 2013.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of certain publications listed in this AD
as of October 4, 2013.
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:
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:
DATES:
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. The
NPRM was published in the Federal
Register on May 20, 2013 (78 FR 29261).
The NPRM proposed to correct an
unsafe condition for the specified
products. 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
[(https://ad.easa.europa.eu/blob/easa_ad_
2011_0007_R1.pdf/AD_2011-0007R1_1)]
[which corresponds to FAA AD 2012–12–12,
Amendment 39–17092 (77 FR 37797, June
25, 2012)] and ALI [airworthiness limitation
instructions] 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.
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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.
Comments
We gave the public the opportunity to
participate in developing this AD. We
received no comments on the NPRM (78
FR 29261, May 20, 2013) or on the
determination of the cost to the public.
Conclusion
We reviewed the available data and
determined that air safety and the
public interest require adopting this AD
as proposed–except for minor editorial
changes. We have determined that these
minor changes:
• Are consistent with the intent that
was proposed in the NPRM (78 FR
29261, May 20, 2013) for correcting the
unsafe condition; and
• Do not add any additional burden
upon the public than was already
proposed in the NPRM (78 FR 29261,
May 20, 2013).
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this AD affects 66
airplanes of U.S. registry. We also
estimate that it takes 1 work-hour per
product to comply with the basic
requirements of this AD. The average
labor rate is $85 per work-hour. Based
on these figures, we estimate the cost 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.
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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 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.
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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 AD, the MCAI, 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.
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List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
safety, Incorporation by reference,
Safety.
Adoption of the Amendment
Accordingly, under the authority
delegated to me by the Administrator,
the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as
follows:
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
DIRECTIVES
1. The authority citation for part 39
continues to read as follows:
■
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
§ 39.13
[Amended]
2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
the following new AD:
■
2013–16–26 Airbus: Amendment 39–17564.
Docket No. FAA–2013–0424; Directorate
Identifier 2013–NM–014–AD.
(a) Effective Date
This airworthiness directive (AD) becomes
effective October 4, 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 (MSNs).
(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
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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) Non-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
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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.
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(l) Related Information
Refer to Mandatory Continuing
Airworthiness Information EASA
Airworthiness Directive 2012–0274, dated
December 21, 2012, for related information,
which can be found in the AD docket on the
Internet at https://www.regulations.gov.
(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.
(i) Airbus Alert Operator Transmission
A330–A52L001–12, dated December 3, 2012.
The first page of this document contains the
document number and date; no other pages
contain this information.
(ii) Airbus Alert Operator Transmission
A330–A52L003–12, dated December 3, 2012.
The first page of this document contains the
document number and date; no other pages
contain this information.
(iii) Airbus Alert Operator Transmission
A340–A52L002–12, dated December 3, 2012.
The first page of this document contains the
document number and date; no other pages
contain this information.
(iv) Airbus Alert Operator Transmission
A340–A52L004–12, dated December 3, 2012.
The first page of this document contains the
document number and date; no other pages
contain this information.
(3) 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.
(4) You may review copies of the service
information at the FAA, Transport Airplane
Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton,
WA. For information on the availability of
this material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221.
(5) You may 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
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202–741–6030, or go to: https://
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Issued in Renton, Washington, on August
9, 2013.
Jeffrey E. Duven,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
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RIN 3084–AA98
16 CFR Part 310
Telemarketing Sales Rule Fees
Federal Trade Commission.
Final rule.
AGENCY:
ACTION:
The Federal Trade
Commission (the ‘‘Commission’’ or
‘‘FTC’’) is amending its Telemarketing
Sales Rule (‘‘TSR’’) by updating the fees
charged to entities accessing the
National Do Not Call Registry (the
‘‘Registry’’) as required by the Do-NotCall Registry Fee Extension Act of 2007.
DATES: Effective Date: The revised fees
will become effective October 1, 2013.
ADDRESSES: Requests for copies of this
document should be sent to: Public
Reference Branch, Federal Trade
Commission, Room 130, 600
Pennsylvania Avenue NW., Washington,
DC 20580. Copies of this document are
also available on the Internet at the
Commission’s Web site: https://
www.ftc.gov.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ami
Joy Dziekan, (202) 326–2648, BCP,
Federal Trade Commission, 600
Pennsylvania Avenue NW., Room H–
246, Washington, DC 20580.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: To comply
with the Do-Not-Call Registry Fee
Extension Act of 2007 (Pub. L. 110–188,
122 Stat. 635) (‘‘Act’’), the Commission
is amending the TSR by updating the
fees entities are charged for accessing
the Registry as follows: the revised rule
increases the annual fee for access to the
Registry for each area code of data from
$58 to $59 per area code; increases the
fee per area code of data during the
second six months of an entity’s annual
subscription period from $29 to $30;
and increases the maximum amount
that will be charged to any single entity
for accessing area codes of data from
$15,962 to $16,228.
These increases are in accordance
with the Act, which specifies that
beginning after fiscal year 2009, the
dollar amounts charged shall be
increased by an amount equal to the
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amounts specified in the Act, multiplied
by the percentage (if any) by which the
average of the monthly consumer price
index (for all urban consumers
published by the Department of Labor)
(‘‘CPI’’) for the most recently ended 12month period ending on June 30
exceeds the CPI for the 12-month period
ending June 30, 2008. The Act also
states that any increase shall be rounded
to the nearest dollar and that there shall
be no increase in the dollar amounts if
the change in the CPI is less than one
percent. For fiscal year 2009, the Act
specified that the original annual fee for
access to the Registry for each area code
of data was $54 per area code, or $27
per area code of data during the second
six months of an entity’s annual
subscription period, and that the
maximum amount that would be
charged to any single entity for
accessing area codes of data would be
$14,850.
The determination whether a fee
change is required and the amount of
the fee change involves a two-step
process. First, to determine whether a
fee change is required, we measure the
change in the CPI from the time of the
previous increase in fees. There was an
increase in the fees for fiscal year 2013.
Accordingly, we calculated the change
in the CPI since last year, and the
increase was 1.66 percent. Because this
change is over the one percent
threshold, the fees will change for fiscal
year 2014.
Second, to determine how much the
fees should increase this fiscal year, we
use the calculation specified by the Act
set forth above, the percentage change in
the baseline CPI applied to the original
fees for fiscal year 2009. The average
value of the CPI for July 1, 2007 to June
30, 2008 was 211.702; the average value
for July 1, 2012 to June 30, 2013 was
231.352, an increase of 9.28 percent.
Applying the 9.28 percent increase to
the base amount from fiscal year 2009,
leads to an increase from $58 to $59 in
the fee from last year for access to a
single area code of data for a full year
for fiscal year 2014. The actual amount
is $59.01, but when rounded, pursuant
to the Act, the amount is $59. The fee
for accessing an additional area code for
a half year increases to $29.51 (rounded
to $30). The maximum amount charged
increases to $16,228.08 (rounded to
$16,228).
Administrative Procedure Act;
Regulatory Flexibility Act; Paperwork
Reduction Act
The revisions to the Fee Rule are
technical in nature and merely
incorporate statutory changes to the
TSR. These statutory changes have been
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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;
Amendment 39-17564; AD 2013-16-26]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all
Airbus Model A330-200 Freighter series airplanes; Model A330-200 and -
300 series airplanes, and Model A340-200 and -300 series airplanes.
This AD was prompted by reports of cracked adjacent frame forks of a
forward cargo door. This AD requires 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 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.
DATES: This AD becomes effective October 4, 2013.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of certain publications listed in this AD as of October 4,
2013.
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: 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:
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.
The NPRM was published in the Federal Register on May 20, 2013 (78 FR
29261). The NPRM proposed to correct an unsafe condition for the
specified products. 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 [(https://ad.easa.europa.eu/blob/easa_ad_2011_0007_R1.pdf/AD_2011-0007R1_1)] [which
corresponds to FAA AD 2012-12-12, Amendment 39-17092 (77 FR 37797,
June 25, 2012)] and ALI [airworthiness limitation instructions] 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.
Comments
We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing
this AD. We received no comments on the NPRM (78 FR 29261, May 20,
2013) or on the determination of the cost to the public.
Conclusion
We reviewed the available data and determined that air safety and
the public interest require adopting this AD as proposed-except for
minor editorial changes. We have determined that these minor changes:
Are consistent with the intent that was proposed in the
NPRM (78 FR 29261, May 20, 2013) for correcting the unsafe condition;
and
Do not add any additional burden upon the public than was
already proposed in the NPRM (78 FR 29261, May 20, 2013).
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this AD affects 66 airplanes of U.S. registry. We
also estimate that it takes 1 work-hour per product to comply with the
basic requirements of this AD. The average labor rate is $85 per work-
hour. Based on these figures, we estimate the cost 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.
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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 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 this AD, the MCAI, 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.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by
reference, Safety.
Adoption of the Amendment
Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the
Administrator, the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows:
PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES
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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:
2013-16-26 Airbus: Amendment 39-17564. Docket No. FAA-2013-0424;
Directorate Identifier 2013-NM-014-AD.
(a) Effective Date
This airworthiness directive (AD) becomes effective October 4,
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 (MSNs).
(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) Non-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
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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
Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information EASA
Airworthiness Directive 2012-0274, dated December 21, 2012, for
related information, which can be found in the AD docket on the
Internet at https://www.regulations.gov.
(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.
(i) Airbus Alert Operator Transmission A330-A52L001-12, dated
December 3, 2012. The first page of this document contains the
document number and date; no other pages contain this information.
(ii) Airbus Alert Operator Transmission A330-A52L003-12, dated
December 3, 2012. The first page of this document contains the
document number and date; no other pages contain this information.
(iii) Airbus Alert Operator Transmission A340-A52L002-12, dated
December 3, 2012. The first page of this document contains the
document number and date; no other pages contain this information.
(iv) Airbus Alert Operator Transmission A340-A52L004-12, dated
December 3, 2012. The first page of this document contains the
document number and date; no other pages contain this information.
(3) 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.
(4) You may review copies of the service information at the FAA,
Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA.
For information on the availability of this material at the FAA,
call 425-227-1221.
(5) You may 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 August 9, 2013.
Jeffrey E. Duven,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
[FR Doc. 2013-19923 Filed 8-29-13; 8:45 am]
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