Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes, 69594-69595 [2013-27839]

Download as PDF 69594 Proposed Rules Federal Register Vol. 78, No. 224 Wednesday, November 20, 2013 This section of the FEDERAL REGISTER contains notices to the public of the proposed issuance of rules and regulations. The purpose of these notices is to give interested persons an opportunity to participate in the rule making prior to the adoption of the final rules. OFFICE OF THE FEDERAL REGISTER 1 CFR Part 51 RIN 3095–AB78 Incorporation by Reference Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration. ACTION: Extension of comment period; correction. AGENCY: On November 18, 2013, the Office of the Federal Register published an extension of the comment period for our proposal to amend our regulations governing the approval of agency requests to incorporate material by reference into the Code of Federal Regulations. We are correcting the date of that extension. DATES: Comments must be received on or before January 31, 2014. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments, identified using the subject line of this document, by any of the following methods: • Federal eRulemaking Portal: https:// www.regulations.gov/ # !docketDetail;D=OFR-2013-0001. Follow the instructions for submitting comments. • Email: Fedreg.legal@nara.gov. Include the subject line of this document in the subject line of the message. • Mail: the Office of the Federal Register (NF), The National Archives and Records Administration, 8601 Adelphi Road, College Park, MD. • Hand Delivery/Courier: Office of the Federal Register, 800 North Capitol Street NW., Suite 700, Washington, DC 20001. Docket materials are available at the Office of the Federal Register, 800 North Capitol Street NW., Suite 700, Washington, DC 20001, 202–741–6030. Please contact the persons listed in the pmangrum on DSK3VPTVN1PROD with PROPOSALS-1 SUMMARY: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section to schedule your inspection of docket materials. The Office of the 13:59 Nov 19, 2013 Federal Aviation Administration proposed a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Airbus Model A330 series airplanes. The NPRM would have required replacement of the elevator servo-controls with new servo-controls when the existing parts have reached their operational life limit. Since the NPRM was issued, we have determined that more restrictive maintenance requirements and airworthiness limitations are necessary and that NPRM does not adequately address the identified unsafe condition. Accordingly, the NRPM is withdrawn. DATES: As of November 20, 2013, the proposed rule, which was published in the Federal Register on September 18, 2003, (68 FR 54694), is withdrawn. ADDRESSES: 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 action, the NPRM (68 FR 54694, September 18, 2003), the Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information (MCAI), the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and other information. The address for the Docket Office (phone: 800–647–5527) is the Document Management Facility, U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M–30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Vladimir Ulyanov, Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, ANM–116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356; telephone (425) 227–1138; fax (425) 227–1149. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 14 CFR Part 39 Discussion On October 2, 2013, the Office of the Federal Register published a proposal to amend our regulations governing the approval of agency requests to incorporate material by reference into the Code of Federal Regulations (78 FR 60784). On November 18, 2013, we published an extension of the comment period, along with other minor corrections (78 FR 69006); however we extended the comment period to January 31, 2013 instead of January 31, 2014. Therefore, we are correcting that date and extending the comment period to January 31, 2014. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: [Docket Number: OFR–2013–0001] VerDate Mar<15>2010 Federal Register’s official hours of business are Monday through Friday, 8:45 a.m. to 5:15 p.m., excluding Federal holidays. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Amy Bunk, Director of Legal Affairs and Policy, or Miriam Vincent, Staff Attorney, Office of the Federal Register, at Fedreg.legal@nara.gov, or 202–741– 6030. Jkt 232001 Correction In proposed rule FR Doc. 2013–27541, beginning on page 69006 in the issue of November 18, 2013, make the following correction: In the DATES section on page 69006 in the first column, remove and replace ‘‘2013’’ with ‘‘2014.’’ Dated: November 18, 2013. Charles A. Barth, Director, Office of the Federal Register. [FR Doc. 2013–27987 Filed 11–19–13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 1505–02–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION [Docket No. FAA–2013–0972; Directorate Identifier 2002–NM–009–AD] RIN 2120–AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of Transportation (DOT). ACTION: Proposed rule; withdrawal. AGENCY: The FAA withdraws a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) that SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 We proposed to amend part 39 of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR part 39) with a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) for a new AD for all Airbus Model A330 series airplanes. The NPRM, FAA Docket No. FAA– 2013–0972, Directorate Identifier 2002– NM–009–AD identified as the ‘‘Directorate Identifier’’ in this AD action), was published in the Federal Register on September 18, 2003 (68 FR 54694). The NPRM proposed to correct an unsafe condition for the specified products. E:\FR\FM\20NOP1.SGM 20NOP1 Federal Register / Vol. 78, No. 224 / Wednesday, November 20, 2013 / Proposed Rules ´ ´ The Direction Generale de l’Aviation Civile (DGAC), which is the aviation authority for France, issued French Airworthiness Directive 2001–545(B) R1, dated October 16, 2002 (referred to after this as ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe condition for the specified products. The MCAI states: The operational life limits of the aircraft servo-controls, and in particular of the elevator servo-controls given in the Revision 8 of AMM Chapter 05–11–00 Configuration 1 (dated September 15, 1999) are not addressed by the definition of the structural life limits of Safe Life items as defined in Section 9.1 (Life limits/Monitored parts) of the Airworthiness Limitations Section (located in the MPD Section 9) which replaces the aircraft AMM Chapter 05–11. As a result these life limits are removed from the above documents and integrated into this [French] Airworthiness Directive (AD). In addition, this [French] AD restates the life limits requirements of AD 95–032–008(B) R1, and introduces provisional operational life limits for P/N’s SC–4800–7A and SC– 4800–9. The aim of this [French] AD is to require the removal and replacement of the servocontrols when they have reached their operational life limits. The Revision 1 of this [French] AD aims to increase the operational life limit in active mode of Elevator Servo-controls P/N SC4800 listed in paragraph COMPLIANCE 3.2.3. of this [French] AD, following new test results demonstrating a provisional life of 40,000 cycles and to remove reference of P/N SC4800–2 amendments A, B, C, D, E, F or G and SC4800–4 amendment H which are not anymore in service under this identification. pmangrum on DSK3VPTVN1PROD with PROPOSALS-1 The NPRM (68 FR 54694, September 18, 2003) resulted from reports of cracking in the end caps and along the barrel on elevator servo-controls that exceeded their operational life limits, which could lead to hydraulic leakage and internal damage within the servocontrol. The proposed actions were intended to prevent hydraulic leakage and internal damage of the elevator servo-controls due to cracks in the end caps and along the barrel, which could result in a reduction in the elevator’s protection against vibration or loss of the hydraulic circuit, and consequent reduced controllability of the airplane. You may obtain further information by examining the MCAI in the AD docket. Actions Since NPRM (68 FR 54694, September 18, 2003) Was Issued Since we issued the NPRM (68 FR 54694, September 18, 2003), we have determined that more restrictive maintenance requirements and airworthiness limitations are necessary to adequately address the identified unsafe condition. French Airworthiness Directive 2001–545(B) R1, dated October 16, 2002, was superseded by VerDate Mar<15>2010 13:59 Nov 19, 2013 Jkt 232001 The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) Airworthiness Directive 2012– 0020, dated January 30, 2012, which mandates the use of Airbus A330 Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS) Part 4—Aging Systems Maintenance, Revision 03, dated September 9, 2011. The replacement requirements and thresholds for parts originally defined in the NPRM are now contained in Airbus A330 ALS Part 4— Aging Systems Maintenance, Revision 03, dated September 9, 2011. We have issued NPRM Docket No. FAA–2013– 0834, Directorate Identifier 2012–NM– 045–AD (78 FR 66861, November 7, 2013), which corresponds to EASA Airworthiness Directive 2012–0020, dated January 30, 2012. The NPRM, FAA Docket No. FAA–2013–0834, Directorate Identifier 2012–NM–045– AD, applies to certain Airbus Model A330 and A340 series airplanes and proposes to mandate the requirements now contained in Airbus A330 ALS Part 4—Aging Systems Maintenance, Revision 03, dated September 9, 2011. Comments We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing this AD. We received no comments on the NPRM (68 FR 54694, September 18, 2003) or on the determination of the cost to the public. FAA’s Conclusions Upon further consideration, we have determined that more restrictive maintenance requirements and airworthiness limitations are necessary to adequately address the unsafe condition identified in the NPRM (68 FR 54694, September 18, 2003), and that additional rulemaking is necessary. Accordingly, the NPRM is withdrawn. Withdrawal of the NPRM (68 FR 54694, September 18, 2003) does not preclude the FAA from issuing another related action or commit the FAA to any course of action in the future. Regulatory Impact Since this action only withdraws an NPRM (68 FR 54694, September 18, 2003), it is neither a proposed nor a final rule and therefore is not covered under Executive Order 12866, the Regulatory Flexibility Act, or DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979). List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by reference, Safety. The Withdrawal Accordingly, we withdraw the NPRM, Docket No. FAA–2013–0972, Directorate PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 69595 Identifier 2002–NM–009–AD, which published in the Federal Register on September 18, 2003 (68 FR 54694). Issued in Renton, Washington, on September 24, 2013. Jeffrey E. Duven, Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2013–27839 Filed 11–19–13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA–2013–0943; Directorate Identifier 2013–SW–001–AD] RIN 2120–AA64 Airworthiness Directives; AgustaWestland S.p.A. (Type Certificate Formerly Held by Agusta S.p.A.) (Agusta) Helicopters Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). AGENCY: We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Agusta Model A109C, A109E, A109K2, and A119 helicopters. This proposed AD would require recurring visual inspections of the tail rotor (T/R) blade retaining bolts (bolts) for a crack, corrosion, damage, or missing cadmium plating in the central part of the bolt. If a crack is not detected by the initial visual inspection then this proposed AD would require a liquid penetrant inspection. Replacing a cracked or damaged bolt would be required before further flight. This proposed AD is prompted by two reported incidents of cracked bolts. The proposed actions are intended to detect an unairworthy bolt and prevent failure of a bolt, release of a T/R blade, and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter. DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by January 21, 2014. ADDRESSES: You may send comments by any of the following methods: • Federal eRulemaking Docket: Go to https://www.regulations.gov. Follow the online instructions for sending your comments electronically. • Fax: 202–493–2251. • Mail: Send comments to the U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M–30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590–0001. SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\20NOP1.SGM 20NOP1

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[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 224 (Wednesday, November 20, 2013)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 69594-69595]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2013-27839]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2013-0972; Directorate Identifier 2002-NM-009-AD]
RIN 2120-AA64


Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of 
Transportation (DOT).

ACTION: Proposed rule; withdrawal.

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SUMMARY: The FAA withdraws a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) that 
proposed a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Airbus Model A330 
series airplanes. The NPRM would have required replacement of the 
elevator servo-controls with new servo-controls when the existing parts 
have reached their operational life limit. Since the NPRM was issued, 
we have determined that more restrictive maintenance requirements and 
airworthiness limitations are necessary and that NPRM does not 
adequately address the identified unsafe condition. Accordingly, the 
NRPM is withdrawn.

DATES: As of November 20, 2013, the proposed rule, which was published 
in the Federal Register on September 18, 2003, (68 FR 54694), is 
withdrawn.

ADDRESSES: 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 action, the NPRM (68 FR 54694, 
September 18, 2003), the Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information 
(MCAI), the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and other 
information. The address for the Docket Office (phone: 800-647-5527) is 
the Document Management Facility, U.S. Department of Transportation, 
Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 
New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Vladimir Ulyanov, Aerospace Engineer, 
International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; telephone (425) 227-1138; 
fax (425) 227-1149.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Discussion

    We proposed to amend part 39 of the Federal Aviation Regulations 
(14 CFR part 39) with a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) for a new 
AD for all Airbus Model A330 series airplanes. The NPRM, FAA Docket No. 
FAA-2013-0972, Directorate Identifier 2002-NM-009-AD identified as the 
``Directorate Identifier'' in this AD action), was published in the 
Federal Register on September 18, 2003 (68 FR 54694). The NPRM proposed 
to correct an unsafe condition for the specified products.

[[Page 69595]]

    The Direction G[eacute]n[eacute]rale de l'Aviation Civile (DGAC), 
which is the aviation authority for France, issued French Airworthiness 
Directive 2001-545(B) R1, dated October 16, 2002 (referred to after 
this as ``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for the specified 
products. The MCAI states:

    The operational life limits of the aircraft servo-controls, and 
in particular of the elevator servo-controls given in the Revision 8 
of AMM Chapter 05-11-00 Configuration 1 (dated September 15, 1999) 
are not addressed by the definition of the structural life limits of 
Safe Life items as defined in Section 9.1 (Life limits/Monitored 
parts) of the Airworthiness Limitations Section (located in the MPD 
Section 9) which replaces the aircraft AMM Chapter 05-11. As a 
result these life limits are removed from the above documents and 
integrated into this [French] Airworthiness Directive (AD).
    In addition, this [French] AD restates the life limits 
requirements of AD 95-032-008(B) R1, and introduces provisional 
operational life limits for P/N's SC-4800-7A and SC-4800-9.
    The aim of this [French] AD is to require the removal and 
replacement of the servo-controls when they have reached their 
operational life limits.
    The Revision 1 of this [French] AD aims to increase the 
operational life limit in active mode of Elevator Servo-controls P/N 
SC4800 listed in paragraph COMPLIANCE 3.2.3. of this [French] AD, 
following new test results demonstrating a provisional life of 
40,000 cycles and to remove reference of P/N SC4800-2 amendments A, 
B, C, D, E, F or G and SC4800-4 amendment H which are not anymore in 
service under this identification.

The NPRM (68 FR 54694, September 18, 2003) resulted from reports of 
cracking in the end caps and along the barrel on elevator servo-
controls that exceeded their operational life limits, which could lead 
to hydraulic leakage and internal damage within the servo-control. The 
proposed actions were intended to prevent hydraulic leakage and 
internal damage of the elevator servo-controls due to cracks in the end 
caps and along the barrel, which could result in a reduction in the 
elevator's protection against vibration or loss of the hydraulic 
circuit, and consequent reduced controllability of the airplane. You 
may obtain further information by examining the MCAI in the AD docket.

Actions Since NPRM (68 FR 54694, September 18, 2003) Was Issued

    Since we issued the NPRM (68 FR 54694, September 18, 2003), we have 
determined that more restrictive maintenance requirements and 
airworthiness limitations are necessary to adequately address the 
identified unsafe condition. French Airworthiness Directive 2001-545(B) 
R1, dated October 16, 2002, was superseded by The European Aviation 
Safety Agency (EASA) Airworthiness Directive 2012-0020, dated January 
30, 2012, which mandates the use of Airbus A330 Airworthiness 
Limitations Section (ALS) Part 4--Aging Systems Maintenance, Revision 
03, dated September 9, 2011. The replacement requirements and 
thresholds for parts originally defined in the NPRM are now contained 
in Airbus A330 ALS Part 4--Aging Systems Maintenance, Revision 03, 
dated September 9, 2011. We have issued NPRM Docket No. FAA-2013-0834, 
Directorate Identifier 2012-NM-045-AD (78 FR 66861, November 7, 2013), 
which corresponds to EASA Airworthiness Directive 2012-0020, dated 
January 30, 2012. The NPRM, FAA Docket No. FAA-2013-0834, Directorate 
Identifier 2012-NM-045-AD, applies to certain Airbus Model A330 and 
A340 series airplanes and proposes to mandate the requirements now 
contained in Airbus A330 ALS Part 4--Aging Systems Maintenance, 
Revision 03, dated September 9, 2011.

Comments

    We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing 
this AD. We received no comments on the NPRM (68 FR 54694, September 
18, 2003) or on the determination of the cost to the public.

FAA's Conclusions

    Upon further consideration, we have determined that more 
restrictive maintenance requirements and airworthiness limitations are 
necessary to adequately address the unsafe condition identified in the 
NPRM (68 FR 54694, September 18, 2003), and that additional rulemaking 
is necessary. Accordingly, the NPRM is withdrawn.
    Withdrawal of the NPRM (68 FR 54694, September 18, 2003) does not 
preclude the FAA from issuing another related action or commit the FAA 
to any course of action in the future.

Regulatory Impact

    Since this action only withdraws an NPRM (68 FR 54694, September 
18, 2003), it is neither a proposed nor a final rule and therefore is 
not covered under Executive Order 12866, the Regulatory Flexibility 
Act, or DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 
26, 1979).

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39

    Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by 
reference, Safety.

The Withdrawal

    Accordingly, we withdraw the NPRM, Docket No. FAA-2013-0972, 
Directorate Identifier 2002-NM-009-AD, which published in the Federal 
Register on September 18, 2003 (68 FR 54694).

    Issued in Renton, Washington, on September 24, 2013.
Jeffrey E. Duven,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification 
Service.
[FR Doc. 2013-27839 Filed 11-19-13; 8:45 am]
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