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(1) Clean the aft MEC drip shield gutter,
and do a general visual inspection for
disbonded seams; repair before further flight
if any seam disbonding is found.
(2) Install a fiberglass reinforcement
overcoat to the underside of the bonded
seams of the aft MEC drip shield gutters.
(h) Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs)
(1) The Manager, Seattle Aircraft
Certification Office (ACO), has the authority
to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested
using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19.
In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your
request to your principal inspector or local
Flight Standards District Office, as
appropriate. If sending information directly
to the manager of the ACO, send it to the
attention of the person identified in
paragraph (i) of this AD. Information may be
emailed to: 9-ANM-Seattle-ACO-AMOCRequests@faa.gov.
(2) Before using any approved AMOC,
notify your appropriate principal inspector,
or lacking a principal inspector, the manager
of the local flight standards district office/
certificate holding district office.
(3) An AMOC that provides an acceptable
level of safety may be used for any repair
required by this AD if it is approved by the
Boeing Commercial Airplanes Organization
Designation Authorization (ODA) that has
been authorized by the Manager, Seattle
ACO, to make those findings. For a repair
method to be approved, the repair must meet
the certification basis of the airplane and the
approval must specifically refer to this AD.
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(i) Related Information
For more information about this AD,
contact Francis Smith, Aerospace Engineer,
Cabin Safety and Environmental Systems
Branch, ANM–150S, FAA, Seattle Aircraft
Certification Office, 1601 Lind Avenue SW.,
Renton, WA 98057–3356; phone: (425) 917–
6596; fax: (425) 917–6590; email
francis.smith@faa.gov.
(j) 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) Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747–
25A3613, dated June 22, 2012.
(ii) Reserved.
(3) For service information identified in
this AD, contact Boeing Commercial
Airplanes, Attention: Data & Services
Management, P.O. Box 3707, MC 2H–65,
Seattle, WA 98124–2207; telephone 206–
544–5000, extension 1; fax 206–766–5680;
Internet https://www.myboeingfleet.com.
(4) You may view this 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
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Issued in Renton, Washington, on
December 13, 2013.
John P. Piccola,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
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BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2013–1030; Directorate
Identifier 2012–NM–193–AD; Amendment
39–17712; AD 2013–26–03]
RIN 2120–AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus
Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Final rule; request for
comments.
AGENCY:
We are superseding
airworthiness directive (AD) 2011–24–
09 which applied to certain Airbus
Model A340–200 and A340–300 series
airplanes. AD 2011–24–09 requires
inspections to verify electrical bonding
for the water drain system and
ventilation intake system, and
modification if necessary. This new AD
requires revising the maintenance
program to incorporate certain
maintenance requirements and
airworthiness limitations, and adds
additional airplanes to the applicability.
This AD was prompted by a
determination that existing maintenance
requirements are not adequate to
address the unsafe condition. We are
issuing this AD to prevent the potential
of ignition sources inside fuel tanks,
which, in combination with flammable
fuel vapors, could result in fuel tank
explosions and consequent loss of the
airplane.
DATES: This AD becomes effective
January 14, 2014.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of certain publications listed in the AD
as of January 14, 2014.
We must receive comments on this
AD by February 13, 2014.
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.
SUMMARY:
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• 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: Deliver to Mail
address above between 9 a.m. and 5
p.m., Monday through Friday, except
Federal holidays.
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 service
information at the FAA, Transport
Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue
SW., Renton, Washington. For
information on the availability of this
material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221.
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. 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, WA
98057–3356; telephone 425–227–1138;
fax 425–227–1149.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
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 2012–0168,
dated August 31, 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:
Prompted by an accident [involving a fuel
tank system explosion in flight] * * * the
FAA published Special Federal Aviation
Regulation (SFAR) 88 (https://rgl.faa.gov/
Regulatory_and_Guidance_
Library%5CrgFAR.nsf/0/EEFB3F94451
DC06286256C93004F5E07?OpenDocument),
and the Joint Aviation Authorities (JAA)
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published Interim Policy INT/POL/25/12.
The design review conducted Airbus to
develop Fuel Airworthiness Limitations
(FAL) * * * now referenced in Airbus A330
and A340 Airworthiness Limitations Section
(ALS) Part 5 revision 00 (both approved by
EASA on 16 November 2011) * * *.
Failure to comply with items as identified
in Airbus A330 and A340 ALS Part 5 could
result in a fuel tank explosion and
consequent loss of the aeroplane.
To address this condition, EASA issued:
EASA AD 2007–0023 (https://
ad.easa.europa.eu/ad/2007-0023) [which
corresponds to FAA AD 2007–14–01,
Amendment 39–15123, (72 FR 38006, July
12, 2007)] to require compliance with FAL
specified in the Airbus A330 FAL Document
reference 95A.1932/05 at Issue 02
(comprising maintenance/inspection tasks
and Critical Design Configuration Control
Limitations (CDCCL)) for A330 aeroplanes,
and
EASA AD 2006–0205 (https://
ad.easa.europa.eu/ad/2006-0205) [which
also corresponds to FAA AD 2007–14–01,
Amendment 39–15123, (72 FR 38006, July
12, 2007)] to require compliance with FAL
specified in Airbus A340 FAL Document
reference 95A.1933/05 at Issue 01
(comprising maintenance/inspection tasks
and Critical Design Configuration Control
Limitations (CDCCL)) for Airbus A340
aeroplanes.
* * * other EASA ADs required
accomplishment of aeroplane modifications
related to Fuel Tank Safety items, the
requirements and compliance times of which
are now integrated into ALS Part 5.
For the reasons described above this
[EASA] AD * * * requires the
implementation of the new or more
restrictive maintenance requirements and/or
airworthiness limitations as specified in the
revision 00 of * * * Airbus A340 ALS Part
5.
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This AD also adds new airplanes to
the applicability of this AD. AD 2011–
24–09 (76 FR 73486, November 29,
2011) applied to certain Airbus Model
A340–200 and A340–300 series
airplanes. This AD applies to all Airbus
Model A340–200, A340–300, A340–500,
and A340–600 series airplanes. We are
considering additional rulemaking to
address the Airbus Model A330–200
freighter, A330–200, and A330–300
series airplanes. You may obtain further
information by examining the MCAI in
the AD docket.
Relevant Service Information
Airbus has issued A340
Airworthiness Limitations Section
(ALS), Part 5—Fuel Airworthiness
Limitations, dated November 16, 2011;
and A340 Variation to revision 00 of
ALS Part 5—Fuel Airworthiness
Limitations (FAL), dated January 23,
2012 (variation reference 0FVLG110039/
C0S). The actions described in this
service information are intended to
correct the unsafe condition identified
in the MCAI.
Related Rulemaking
Certain maintenance requirements
specified Airbus A340 Airworthiness
Limitations Section (ALS), Part 5—Fuel
Airworthiness Limitations, dated
November 16, 2011, are already required
by other ADs. Therefore accomplishing
the actions required by this AD will
terminate the requirements of the
following ADs for Model A340
airplanes:
• AD 2006–21–08, Amendment 39–
14793 (71 FR 61639, October 19, 2006);
• AD 2007–14–01, Amendment 39–
15123 (72 FR 38006, July 12, 2007);
• AD 2008–25–02, Amendment 39–
15760 (73 FR 75307, December 11,
2008);
• AD 2010–04–09, Amendment 39–
16202 (75 FR 7940, February 23, 2010;
as corrected in the Federal Register on
March 3, 2010 (75 FR 9515);
• AD 2011–01–02, Amendment 39–
16555 (76 FR 432, January 5, 2011); and
• AD 2012–16–05, Amendment 39–
17152 (77 FR 48425, August 14, 2012).
FAA’s Determination and Requirements
of This 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 issuing this
AD because we evaluated all pertinent
information and determined the unsafe
condition exists and is likely to exist or
develop on other products of the same
type design.
There are no products of this type
currently registered in the United States.
However, this rule is necessary to
ensure that the described unsafe
condition is addressed if any of these
products are placed on the U.S. Register
in the future.
This AD requires revisions to certain
operator maintenance documents to
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include new actions (e.g., inspections)
and Critical Design Configuration
Control Limitations (CDCCLs).
Compliance with these actions and
CDCCLs is required by 14 CFR
91.403(c). For airplanes that have been
previously modified, altered, or repaired
in the areas addressed by these actions,
the operator may not be able to
accomplish the actions described in the
revisions. In this situation, to comply
with 14 CFR 91.403(c), the operator
must request approval for an alternative
method of compliance according to
paragraph (l)(1) of this AD. The request
should include a description of changes
to the required actions that will ensure
the continued operational safety of the
airplane.
FAA’s Determination of the Effective
Date
Since there are currently no domestic
operators of this product, notice and
opportunity for public comment before
issuing this AD are unnecessary.
Comments Invited
This AD is a final rule that involves
requirements affecting flight safety, and
we did not precede it by notice and
opportunity for public comment. We
invite you to send any written relevant
data, views, or arguments about this AD.
Send your comments to an address
listed under the ADDRESSES section.
Include ‘‘Docket No. FAA–2013–1030;
Directorate Identifier 2012–NM–193–
AD’’ at the beginning of your comments.
We specifically invite comments on the
overall regulatory, economic,
environmental, and energy aspects of
this AD. We will consider all comments
received by the closing date and may
amend this AD because of 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 AD.
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this AD affects 0
airplanes of U.S. registry.
We estimate the following costs to
comply with this AD:
ESTIMATED COSTS
Action
Labor cost
Parts cost
Cost per
product
Cost on U.S.
operators
Revise maintenance program .........................
1 work-hour × $85 per hour = $85 .................
$0
$85
$0
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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.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
safety, Incorporation by reference,
Safety.
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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:
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Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
§ 39.13
[Amended]
2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by
removing the airworthiness directive:
(AD) 2011–24–09, Amendment 39–
16873 (76 FR 73486, November 29,
2011), and adding the following new
AD:
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2013–26–03 Airbus: Amendment 39–17712.
Docket No. FAA–2013–1030; Directorate
Identifier 2012–NM–193–AD.
(a) Effective Date
This airworthiness directive (AD) becomes
effective January 14, 2014.
(b) Affected ADs
(1) This AD supersedes AD 2011–24–09,
Amendment 39–16873 (76 FR 73486,
November 29, 2011).
(2) Certain requirements of this AD
terminate the requirements of the ADs
specified in paragraphs (b)(2)(i) through
(b)(2)(vi) of this AD, for Airbus Model A340
airplanes only.
(i) AD 2006–21–08, Amendment 39–14793
(71 FR 61639, October 19, 2006).
(ii) AD 2007–14–01, Amendment 39–15123
(72 FR 38006, July 12, 2007).
(iii) AD 2008–25–02, Amendment 39–
15760 (73 FR 75307, December 11, 2008).
(iv) AD 2010–04–09, Amendment 39–
16202 (75 FR 7940, February 23, 2010; as
corrected in the Federal Register on March
3, 2010 (75 FR 9515).
(v) AD 2011–01–02, Amendment 39–16555
(76 FR 432, January 5, 2011).
(vi) AD 2012–16–05, Amendment 39–
17152 (77 FR 48425, August 14, 2012).
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to Airbus Model A340–
211, A340–212, A340–213, A340–311, A340–
312, A340–313, A340–541, and A340–642
airplanes; certificated in any category; all
manufacturer serial numbers.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of
America Code 05, Time Limits/Maintenance
Checks.
(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by a determination
that existing maintenance requirements are
not adequate to address the unsafe condition.
We are issuing this AD to prevent the
potential of ignition sources inside fuel
tanks, which, in combination with flammable
fuel vapors, could result in a fuel tank
explosion and consequent loss of the
airplane.
(f) Compliance
You are responsible for having the actions
required by this AD performed within the
compliance times specified, unless the
actions have already been done.
(g) Maintenance Program Revision
(1) Within 3 months after the effective date
of this AD, revise the maintenance program
by incorporating Airbus A340 Airworthiness
Limitations Section (ALS) Part 5—Fuel
Airworthiness Limitations, dated November
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16, 2011; and Airbus A340 Variation to
revision 00 of ALS Part 5—Fuel
Airworthiness Limitations (FAL), dated
January 23, 2012 (variation reference
0FVLG110039/C0S).
(2) Comply with all applicable instructions
and airworthiness limitations included in
A340 ALS Part 5—Fuel Airworthiness
Limitations, dated November 16, 2011; and
Airbus A340 Variation to revision 00 of ALS
Part 5—Fuel Airworthiness Limitations
(FAL), dated January 23, 2012 (variation
reference 0FVLG110039/C0S), except as
required by paragraph (i) of this AD. The
initial compliance times for the actions
specified in Airbus A340 Airworthiness
Limitations Section (ALS) Part 5—Fuel
Airworthiness Limitations, dated November
16, 2011, are at the later of the times
specified in paragraphs (g)(2)(i) and (g)(2)(ii)
of this AD; except as required by paragraph
(h) of this AD.
(i) Within the applicable compliance times
specified in Airbus A340 Airworthiness
Limitations Section (ALS) Part 5—Fuel
Airworthiness Limitations, dated November
16, 2011, including the Record of Revisions
pages of A340 ALS, Part 5—Fuel
Airworthiness Limitations, dated November
16, 2011.
(ii) Within 3 months after accomplishing
paragraph (g)(1) of this AD.
(h) Compliance Time Exception
For the tasks specified in the table in SubPart 5–4 Repetitive Maintenance/Inspections
Tasks of Airbus A340 Airworthiness
Limitations Section (ALS) Part 5—Fuel
Airworthiness Limitations, dated November
16, 2011, the initial compliance times are at
the later of the times specified in paragraph
(h)(1) and (h)(2) of this AD.
(1) Before the accumulation of the
applicable compliance time specified in the
‘‘Interval’’ column on airplanes identified in
the ‘‘Applicability’’ column.
(2) Within 3 months after accomplishing
paragraph (g)(1) of this AD.
(i) Exception for Compliance Time for
Modification of Control Circuit
Where Airbus A340 ALS Part 5, Fuel
Airworthiness Limitations, dated November
16, 2011, specifies a calendar compliance
time for modifying the control circuit for the
fuel pump of the center fuel tank (for Model
A340–200 and A340–300 airplanes), and of
the center and rear center fuel tanks (for
Model A340–541 and A340–642 airplanes),
and installing ground fault interrupters to the
center tank fuel pump control circuit, the
calendar compliance time is September 18,
2016 (48 months after the effective date of
AD 2012–16–05, Amendment 39–17152 (77
FR 48425, August 14, 2012)).
(j) No Alternative Actions, Intervals, or
Critical Design Configuration Control
Limitations (CDCCLs)
After accomplishing the revision required
by paragraph (g) of this AD, no alternative
actions (e.g., inspections), intervals, or
CDCCLs may be used, except as defined in
paragraphs (h) and (i) of this AD, or unless
the actions, intervals, or CDCCLs are
approved as an alternative method of
compliance (AMOC) in accordance with the
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procedures specified in paragraph (l)(1) of
this AD.
(k) Terminating Action for Other ADs
Accomplishing the revision required by
paragraph (g)(1) of this AD terminates the
requirements of the ADs specified in
paragraphs (k)(1) through (k)(6) of this AD,
for Airbus Model A340 airplanes only.
(1) AD 2006–21–08, Amendment 39–14793
(71 FR 61639, October 19, 2006).
(2) AD 2007–14–01, Amendment 39–15123
(72 FR 38006, July 12, 2007).
(3) AD 2008–25–02, Amendment 39–15760
(73 FR 75307, December 11, 2008).
(4) AD 2010–04–09, Amendment 39–16202
(75 FR 7940, February 23, 2010; as corrected
in the Federal Register on March 3, 2010 (75
FR 9515).
(5) AD 2011–01–02, Amendment 39–16555
(76 FR 432, January 5, 2011).
(6) AD 2012–16–05, Amendment 39–17152
(77 FR 48425, August 14, 2012).
(l) Other FAA AD Provisions
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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, WA 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, use these actions if they are
FAA-approved. Corrective actions are
considered FAA-approved if they were
approved by the State of Design Authority (or
its delegated agent, or the DAH with a State
of Design Authority’s design organization
approval). For a repair method to be
approved, the repair approval must
specifically refer to this AD. You are required
to ensure the product is airworthy before it
is returned to service.
(m) Related Information
Refer to Mandatory Continuing
Airworthiness Information European
Aviation Safety Agency (EASA)
Airworthiness Directive 2012–0168, dated
August 31, 2012, for related information,
which can be found in the AD docket on the
Internet at https://www.regulations.gov.
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(n) 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 A340 Airworthiness Limitations
Section (ALS) Part 5—Fuel Airworthiness
Limitations, Revision 00, dated November 16,
2011. The revision date is not identified on
the title page of this document.
(ii) Airbus A340 Variation to revision 00 of
ALS Part 5—Fuel Airworthiness Limitations
(FAL), dated January 23, 2012 (variation
reference 0FVLG110039/C0S).
(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,
Washington. 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
December 11, 2013.
John P. Piccola,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
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RIN 2120–AA64
Airworthiness Directives; CFM
International S.A. Turbofan Engines
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
We are adopting a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for all CFM
International (CFM) S.A. CFM56–3 and
CFM56–7B series turbofan engines with
certain accessory gearboxes (AGBs) not
equipped with a handcranking pad ‘‘oil
dynamic seal’’ assembly. This AD was
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prompted by 42 events of total loss of
engine oil from CFM56 series turbofan
engines while in flight. This AD
requires an independent inspection to
verify re-installation of the
handcranking pad cover after removal of
the pad cover for maintenance until
installation of a handcranking pad oil
dynamic seal assembly. We are issuing
this AD to prevent loss of engine oil
while in flight, which could result in
engine failure, loss of thrust control, and
damage to the airplane.
DATES: This AD is effective February 3,
2014.
ADDRESSES: For service information
identified in this AD, contact CFM
International Inc., Aviation Operations
Center, 1 Neumann Way, M/D Room
285, Cincinnati, OH 45125; phone: 877–
432–3272; fax: 877–432–3329; email:
geae.aoc@ge.com. You may view this
service information at the FAA, Engine
& Propeller Directorate, 12 New England
Executive Park, Burlington, MA. For
information on the availability of this
material at the FAA, call 781–238–7125.
Examining the AD Docket
You may examine the AD docket on
the Internet at https://
www.regulations.gov by searching for
and locating Docket No. FAA–2013–
0407; or in person at the Docket
Management Facility between 9 a.m.
and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
except Federal holidays. The AD docket
contains this AD, the regulatory
evaluation, any comments received, and
other information. The address for the
Docket Office (phone: 800–647–5527) is
Document Management Facility, U.S.
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:
Antonio Cancelliere, Aerospace
Engineer, Engine Certification Office,
FAA, Engine & Propeller Directorate, 12
New England Executive Park,
Burlington, Massachusetts, 01803;
phone: 781–238–7751; fax: 781–238–
7199; email: antonio.cancelliere@
faa.gov.
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 published in the Federal
Register on June 10, 2013 (78 FR 34605).
The NPRM proposed to require an
independent inspection to verify reinstallation of the handcranking pad
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[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 250 (Monday, December 30, 2013)]
[Rules and Regulations]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2013-31042]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2013-1030; Directorate Identifier 2012-NM-193-AD;
Amendment 39-17712; AD 2013-26-03]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Final rule; request for comments.
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SUMMARY: We are superseding airworthiness directive (AD) 2011-24-09
which applied to certain Airbus Model A340-200 and A340-300 series
airplanes. AD 2011-24-09 requires inspections to verify electrical
bonding for the water drain system and ventilation intake system, and
modification if necessary. This new AD requires revising the
maintenance program to incorporate certain maintenance requirements and
airworthiness limitations, and adds additional airplanes to the
applicability. This AD was prompted by a determination that existing
maintenance requirements are not adequate to address the unsafe
condition. We are issuing this AD to prevent the potential of ignition
sources inside fuel tanks, which, in combination with flammable fuel
vapors, could result in fuel tank explosions and consequent loss of the
airplane.
DATES: This AD becomes effective January 14, 2014.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of certain publications listed in the AD as of January 14,
2014.
We must receive comments on this AD by February 13, 2014.
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: Deliver to Mail address above between 9
a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.
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 service information at the
FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton,
Washington. For information on the availability of this material at the
FAA, call 425-227-1221.
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. 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, WA 98057-3356; telephone 425-227-1138;
fax 425-227-1149.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
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 2012-0168, dated August 31, 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:
Prompted by an accident [involving a fuel tank system explosion
in flight] * * * the FAA published Special Federal Aviation
Regulation (SFAR) 88 (https://rgl.faa.gov/Regulatory_and_Guidance_Library%5CrgFAR.nsf/0/EEFB3F94451DC06286256C93004F5E07?OpenDocument), and the Joint
Aviation Authorities (JAA)
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published Interim Policy INT/POL/25/12. The design review conducted
Airbus to develop Fuel Airworthiness Limitations (FAL) * * * now
referenced in Airbus A330 and A340 Airworthiness Limitations Section
(ALS) Part 5 revision 00 (both approved by EASA on 16 November 2011)
* * *.
Failure to comply with items as identified in Airbus A330 and
A340 ALS Part 5 could result in a fuel tank explosion and consequent
loss of the aeroplane.
To address this condition, EASA issued:
EASA AD 2007-0023 (https://ad.easa.europa.eu/ad/2007-0023) [which
corresponds to FAA AD 2007-14-01, Amendment 39-15123, (72 FR 38006,
July 12, 2007)] to require compliance with FAL specified in the
Airbus A330 FAL Document reference 95A.1932/05 at Issue 02
(comprising maintenance/inspection tasks and Critical Design
Configuration Control Limitations (CDCCL)) for A330 aeroplanes, and
EASA AD 2006-0205 (https://ad.easa.europa.eu/ad/2006-0205) [which
also corresponds to FAA AD 2007-14-01, Amendment 39-15123, (72 FR
38006, July 12, 2007)] to require compliance with FAL specified in
Airbus A340 FAL Document reference 95A.1933/05 at Issue 01
(comprising maintenance/inspection tasks and Critical Design
Configuration Control Limitations (CDCCL)) for Airbus A340
aeroplanes.
* * * other EASA ADs required accomplishment of aeroplane
modifications related to Fuel Tank Safety items, the requirements
and compliance times of which are now integrated into ALS Part 5.
For the reasons described above this [EASA] AD * * * requires
the implementation of the new or more restrictive maintenance
requirements and/or airworthiness limitations as specified in the
revision 00 of * * * Airbus A340 ALS Part 5.
This AD also adds new airplanes to the applicability of this AD. AD
2011-24-09 (76 FR 73486, November 29, 2011) applied to certain Airbus
Model A340-200 and A340-300 series airplanes. This AD applies to all
Airbus Model A340-200, A340-300, A340-500, and A340-600 series
airplanes. We are considering additional rulemaking to address the
Airbus Model A330-200 freighter, A330-200, and A330-300 series
airplanes. You may obtain further information by examining the MCAI in
the AD docket.
Relevant Service Information
Airbus has issued A340 Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS),
Part 5--Fuel Airworthiness Limitations, dated November 16, 2011; and
A340 Variation to revision 00 of ALS Part 5--Fuel Airworthiness
Limitations (FAL), dated January 23, 2012 (variation reference
0FVLG110039/C0S). The actions described in this service information are
intended to correct the unsafe condition identified in the MCAI.
Related Rulemaking
Certain maintenance requirements specified Airbus A340
Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS), Part 5--Fuel Airworthiness
Limitations, dated November 16, 2011, are already required by other
ADs. Therefore accomplishing the actions required by this AD will
terminate the requirements of the following ADs for Model A340
airplanes:
AD 2006-21-08, Amendment 39-14793 (71 FR 61639, October
19, 2006);
AD 2007-14-01, Amendment 39-15123 (72 FR 38006, July 12,
2007);
AD 2008-25-02, Amendment 39-15760 (73 FR 75307, December
11, 2008);
AD 2010-04-09, Amendment 39-16202 (75 FR 7940, February
23, 2010; as corrected in the Federal Register on March 3, 2010 (75 FR
9515);
AD 2011-01-02, Amendment 39-16555 (76 FR 432, January 5,
2011); and
AD 2012-16-05, Amendment 39-17152 (77 FR 48425, August 14,
2012).
FAA's Determination and Requirements of This 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 issuing this AD because we
evaluated all pertinent information and determined the unsafe condition
exists and is likely to exist or develop on other products of the same
type design.
There are no products of this type currently registered in the
United States. However, this rule is necessary to ensure that the
described unsafe condition is addressed if any of these products are
placed on the U.S. Register in the future.
This AD requires revisions to certain operator maintenance
documents to include new actions (e.g., inspections) and Critical
Design Configuration Control Limitations (CDCCLs). Compliance with
these actions and CDCCLs is required by 14 CFR 91.403(c). For airplanes
that have been previously modified, altered, or repaired in the areas
addressed by these actions, the operator may not be able to accomplish
the actions described in the revisions. In this situation, to comply
with 14 CFR 91.403(c), the operator must request approval for an
alternative method of compliance according to paragraph (l)(1) of this
AD. The request should include a description of changes to the required
actions that will ensure the continued operational safety of the
airplane.
FAA's Determination of the Effective Date
Since there are currently no domestic operators of this product,
notice and opportunity for public comment before issuing this AD are
unnecessary.
Comments Invited
This AD is a final rule that involves requirements affecting flight
safety, and we did not precede it by notice and opportunity for public
comment. We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or
arguments about this AD. Send your comments to an address listed under
the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2013-1030; Directorate
Identifier 2012-NM-193-AD'' at the beginning of your comments. We
specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory, economic,
environmental, and energy aspects of this AD. We will consider all
comments received by the closing date and may amend this AD because of
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 AD.
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this AD affects 0 airplanes of U.S. registry.
We estimate the following costs to comply with this AD:
Estimated Costs
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Cost per Cost on U.S.
Action Labor cost Parts cost product operators
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Revise maintenance program.......... 1 work-hour x $85 per $0 $85 $0
hour = $85.
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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.
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 removing the airworthiness directive:
(AD) 2011-24-09, Amendment 39-16873 (76 FR 73486, November 29, 2011),
and adding the following new AD:
2013-26-03 Airbus: Amendment 39-17712. Docket No. FAA-2013-1030;
Directorate Identifier 2012-NM-193-AD.
(a) Effective Date
This airworthiness directive (AD) becomes effective January 14,
2014.
(b) Affected ADs
(1) This AD supersedes AD 2011-24-09, Amendment 39-16873 (76 FR
73486, November 29, 2011).
(2) Certain requirements of this AD terminate the requirements
of the ADs specified in paragraphs (b)(2)(i) through (b)(2)(vi) of
this AD, for Airbus Model A340 airplanes only.
(i) AD 2006-21-08, Amendment 39-14793 (71 FR 61639, October 19,
2006).
(ii) AD 2007-14-01, Amendment 39-15123 (72 FR 38006, July 12,
2007).
(iii) AD 2008-25-02, Amendment 39-15760 (73 FR 75307, December
11, 2008).
(iv) AD 2010-04-09, Amendment 39-16202 (75 FR 7940, February 23,
2010; as corrected in the Federal Register on March 3, 2010 (75 FR
9515).
(v) AD 2011-01-02, Amendment 39-16555 (76 FR 432, January 5,
2011).
(vi) AD 2012-16-05, Amendment 39-17152 (77 FR 48425, August 14,
2012).
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to Airbus Model A340-211, A340-212, A340-213,
A340-311, A340-312, A340-313, A340-541, and A340-642 airplanes;
certificated in any category; all manufacturer serial numbers.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 05, Time Limits/
Maintenance Checks.
(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by a determination that existing
maintenance requirements are not adequate to address the unsafe
condition. We are issuing this AD to prevent the potential of
ignition sources inside fuel tanks, which, in combination with
flammable fuel vapors, could result in a fuel tank explosion and
consequent loss of the airplane.
(f) Compliance
You are responsible for having the actions required by this AD
performed within the compliance times specified, unless the actions
have already been done.
(g) Maintenance Program Revision
(1) Within 3 months after the effective date of this AD, revise
the maintenance program by incorporating Airbus A340 Airworthiness
Limitations Section (ALS) Part 5--Fuel Airworthiness Limitations,
dated November 16, 2011; and Airbus A340 Variation to revision 00 of
ALS Part 5--Fuel Airworthiness Limitations (FAL), dated January 23,
2012 (variation reference 0FVLG110039/C0S).
(2) Comply with all applicable instructions and airworthiness
limitations included in A340 ALS Part 5--Fuel Airworthiness
Limitations, dated November 16, 2011; and Airbus A340 Variation to
revision 00 of ALS Part 5--Fuel Airworthiness Limitations (FAL),
dated January 23, 2012 (variation reference 0FVLG110039/C0S), except
as required by paragraph (i) of this AD. The initial compliance
times for the actions specified in Airbus A340 Airworthiness
Limitations Section (ALS) Part 5--Fuel Airworthiness Limitations,
dated November 16, 2011, are at the later of the times specified in
paragraphs (g)(2)(i) and (g)(2)(ii) of this AD; except as required
by paragraph (h) of this AD.
(i) Within the applicable compliance times specified in Airbus
A340 Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS) Part 5--Fuel
Airworthiness Limitations, dated November 16, 2011, including the
Record of Revisions pages of A340 ALS, Part 5--Fuel Airworthiness
Limitations, dated November 16, 2011.
(ii) Within 3 months after accomplishing paragraph (g)(1) of
this AD.
(h) Compliance Time Exception
For the tasks specified in the table in Sub-Part 5-4 Repetitive
Maintenance/Inspections Tasks of Airbus A340 Airworthiness
Limitations Section (ALS) Part 5--Fuel Airworthiness Limitations,
dated November 16, 2011, the initial compliance times are at the
later of the times specified in paragraph (h)(1) and (h)(2) of this
AD.
(1) Before the accumulation of the applicable compliance time
specified in the ``Interval'' column on airplanes identified in the
``Applicability'' column.
(2) Within 3 months after accomplishing paragraph (g)(1) of this
AD.
(i) Exception for Compliance Time for Modification of Control Circuit
Where Airbus A340 ALS Part 5, Fuel Airworthiness Limitations,
dated November 16, 2011, specifies a calendar compliance time for
modifying the control circuit for the fuel pump of the center fuel
tank (for Model A340-200 and A340-300 airplanes), and of the center
and rear center fuel tanks (for Model A340-541 and A340-642
airplanes), and installing ground fault interrupters to the center
tank fuel pump control circuit, the calendar compliance time is
September 18, 2016 (48 months after the effective date of AD 2012-
16-05, Amendment 39-17152 (77 FR 48425, August 14, 2012)).
(j) No Alternative Actions, Intervals, or Critical Design Configuration
Control Limitations (CDCCLs)
After accomplishing the revision required by paragraph (g) of
this AD, no alternative actions (e.g., inspections), intervals, or
CDCCLs may be used, except as defined in paragraphs (h) and (i) of
this AD, or unless the actions, intervals, or CDCCLs are approved as
an alternative method of compliance (AMOC) in accordance with the
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procedures specified in paragraph (l)(1) of this AD.
(k) Terminating Action for Other ADs
Accomplishing the revision required by paragraph (g)(1) of this
AD terminates the requirements of the ADs specified in paragraphs
(k)(1) through (k)(6) of this AD, for Airbus Model A340 airplanes
only.
(1) AD 2006-21-08, Amendment 39-14793 (71 FR 61639, October 19,
2006).
(2) AD 2007-14-01, Amendment 39-15123 (72 FR 38006, July 12,
2007).
(3) AD 2008-25-02, Amendment 39-15760 (73 FR 75307, December 11,
2008).
(4) AD 2010-04-09, Amendment 39-16202 (75 FR 7940, February 23,
2010; as corrected in the Federal Register on March 3, 2010 (75 FR
9515).
(5) AD 2011-01-02, Amendment 39-16555 (76 FR 432, January 5,
2011).
(6) AD 2012-16-05, Amendment 39-17152 (77 FR 48425, August 14,
2012).
(l) 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,
WA 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, use these actions if they
are FAA-approved. Corrective actions are considered FAA-approved if
they were approved by the State of Design Authority (or its
delegated agent, or the DAH with a State of Design Authority's
design organization approval). For a repair method to be approved,
the repair approval must specifically refer to this AD. You are
required to ensure the product is airworthy before it is returned to
service.
(m) Related Information
Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information European
Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) Airworthiness Directive 2012-0168,
dated August 31, 2012, for related information, which can be found
in the AD docket on the Internet at https://www.regulations.gov.
(n) 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 A340 Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS) Part 5--
Fuel Airworthiness Limitations, Revision 00, dated November 16,
2011. The revision date is not identified on the title page of this
document.
(ii) Airbus A340 Variation to revision 00 of ALS Part 5--Fuel
Airworthiness Limitations (FAL), dated January 23, 2012 (variation
reference 0FVLG110039/C0S).
(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,
Washington. 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 December 11, 2013.
John P. Piccola,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
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