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December 3, 2007; as applicable; and has
been removed and re-installed on any
airplane after this inspection, that rudder
must be re-inspected as required by
paragraph (g) of this AD; and all applicable
actions required by paragraphs (h) and (i) of
this AD must be done.
Issued in Renton, Washington, on February
14, 2014.
Jeffrey E. Duven,
Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate,
Aircraft Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 2014–04495 Filed 2–27–14; 8:45 am]
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(k) Parts Installation Limitation
As of the effective date of this AD, no
person may install, on any airplane, a rudder
assembly having a part number starting with
A55471500, unless it has been inspected as
required by paragraph (h) of this AD, and all
applicable actions required by paragraph (i)
of this AD have been done.
(l) Other FAA AD Provisions
The following provisions also apply to this
AD:
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs): The Manager, International
Branch, 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:
Dan Rodina, Aerospace Engineer,
International Branch, ANM–116, Transport
Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind
Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356;
telephone (425) 227–2125; 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 Design Approval
Holder with a State of Design Authority’s
design organization approval, as applicable).
You are required to ensure the product is
airworthy before it is returned to service.
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(m) Related Information
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing
Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA
Airworthiness Directive 2013–0039, dated
February 26, 2013; for related information,
which can be found in the AD docket on the
Internet at https://www.regulations.gov.
(2) For service information identified in
this AD, contact Airbus SAS, Airworthiness
Office—EAW, 1 Rond Point Maurice
Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France;
telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61
93 44 51; email account.airworth-eas@
airbus.com; Internet https://www.airbus.com.
You may view this referenced service
information at the FAA, Transport Airplane
Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton,
WA. For information on the availability of
this material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2014–0124; Directorate
Identifier 2012–NM–197–AD]
RIN 2120–AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus
Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
(NPRM).
AGENCY:
We propose to adopt a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for all
Airbus Model A300 series airplanes.
This proposed AD was prompted by an
analysis of the impacts of extended
service goal activities on Airbus Model
A300 series airplanes. This proposed
AD would require revising the
maintenance program. We are proposing
this AD to prevent failure of flight
critical systems.
DATES: We must receive comments on
this proposed AD by April 14, 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: U.S. Department of
Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5
p.m., Monday through Friday, except
Federal holidays.
SUMMARY:
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–2014–
0124; or in person at the Docket
Management Facility office between 9
a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through
Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD
docket contains this proposed AD, the
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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: Dan
Rodina, Aerospace Engineer,
International Branch, ANM–116,
Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA,
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA
98057–3356; telephone (425) 227–2125;
fax (425) 227–1149.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Comments Invited
We invite you to send any written
relevant data, views, or arguments about
this proposed AD. Send your comments
to an address listed under the
ADDRESSES section. Include ‘‘Docket No.
FAA–2014–0124; Directorate Identifier
2012–NM–197–AD’’ at the beginning of
your comments. We specifically invite
comments on the overall regulatory,
economic, environmental, and energy
aspects of this proposed AD. We will
consider all comments received by the
closing date and may amend this
proposed AD based on those comments.
We will post all comments we
receive, without change, to https://
www.regulations.gov, including any
personal information you provide. We
will also post a report summarizing each
substantive verbal contact we receive
about this proposed AD.
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 2012–0233,
dated November 7, 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:
The results of the Extended Service Goal
(ESG) exercise for A300 series aeroplanes
(75,000 flight hours (FH) or 48,000 flight
cycles (FC), whichever occurs first) identified
certain operational tests as Airworthiness
Limitation Items (ALI), necessary to ensure
the safety objectives for aeroplanes which
have accumulated or exceeded 60,000 FH.
These ALI are not fully new, since all nine
tasks derive from existing Maintenance
Planning Document (MPD) tasks.
Consequently, the intervals of those nine
tasks can no longer be escalated or retained
at an interval higher than that specified in
this [EASA] AD for each task.
Failure to comply with these tasks within
the established maximum intervals could be
detrimental to the safety of the affected
aeroplanes.
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For the reasons described above, this
[EASA] AD requires the implementation of
nine specific operational ALI test for
aeroplanes which have accumulated or
exceeded 60,000 FH.
In addition, Airbus performed an analysis
of the impacts of ESG activities on A300
series aeroplanes and, based on the results,
this [EASA] AD publishes an operational life
of 75,000 FH or 48,000 FC, whichever occurs
first, applicable to A300 system installations.
You may examine the MCAI in the
AD docket on the Internet at https://
www.regulations.gov by searching for
and locating it in Docket No. FAA–
2014–0124.
FAA’s Determination and Requirements
of This Proposed AD
This product has been approved by
the aviation authority of another
country, and is approved for operation
in the United States. Pursuant to our
bilateral agreement with the State of
Design Authority, we have been notified
of the unsafe condition described in the
MCAI and service information
referenced above. We are proposing this
AD because we evaluated all pertinent
information and determined an unsafe
condition exists and is likely to exist or
develop on other products of the same
type design.
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this proposed AD
affects 7 airplanes of U.S. registry.
We also estimate that it would take
about 1 work-hour per product to
comply with the basic requirements of
this proposed AD. The average labor
rate is $85 per work-hour. Required
parts would cost about $0 per product.
Based on these figures, we estimate the
cost of this proposed AD on U.S.
operators to be $595, or $85 per product.
Authority for This Rulemaking
Title 49 of the United States Code
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I,
section 106, describes the authority of
the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII:
Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more
detail the scope of the Agency’s
authority.
We are issuing this rulemaking under
the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII,
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701:
General requirements.’’ Under that
section, Congress charges the FAA with
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in
air commerce by prescribing regulations
for practices, methods, and procedures
the Administrator finds necessary for
safety in air commerce. This regulation
is within the scope of that authority
because it addresses an unsafe condition
that is likely to exist or develop on
products identified in this rulemaking
action.
Regulatory Findings
We determined that this proposed AD
would not have federalism implications
under Executive Order 13132. This
proposed AD would not have a
substantial direct effect on the States, on
the relationship between the national
Government and the States, or on the
distribution of power and
responsibilities among the various
levels of government.
For the reasons discussed above, I
certify this proposed regulation:
1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory
action’’ under Executive Order 12866;
2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures
(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979);
3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in
Alaska; and
4. Will not have a significant
economic impact, positive or negative,
on a substantial number of small entities
under the criteria of the Regulatory
Flexibility Act.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
safety, Incorporation by reference,
Safety.
The Proposed Amendment
Accordingly, under the authority
delegated to me by the Administrator,
the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part
39 as follows:
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
DIRECTIVES
1. The authority citation for part 39
continues to read as follows:
■
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
§ 39.13
[Amended]
2. Amend § 39.13 by adding the
following new AD:
■
Airbus: Docket No. FAA–2014–0124;
Directorate Identifier 2012–NM–197–AD.
(a) Comments Due Date
We must receive comments by April 14,
2014.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to Airbus Model A300 B2–
1A, B2–1C, B2K–3C, B2–203, B4–2C, B4–103,
and B4–203 airplanes, certificated in any
category, all serial numbers.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of
America Code 05 Periodic Inspections; Code
22, Auto Flight; Code 27, Flight Controls.
(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by an analysis of
the impacts of extended service goal
activities on Airbus Model A300 series
airplanes. We are issuing this AD to prevent
failure of flight critical systems.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the
compliance times specified, unless already
done.
(g) Maintenance/Inspection Program
Revision
Within 90 days after the effective date of
this AD, revise the maintenance or inspection
program, as applicable, to incorporate the
information specified in Table 1 to paragraph
(g) of this AD. The compliance time for doing
the initial actions specified in Table 1 to
paragraph (g) of this AD is before 60,000 total
flight hours accumulated on the airplane, or
within 90 days after the effective date of this
AD, whichever occurs later.
TABLE 1 TO PARAGRAPH (g) OF THIS AD: INTERVALS FOR NEW AIRWORTHINESS LIMITATION ITEMS
Interval
(not to exceed)
(flight hours)
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Maintenance Planning Document
Task No.
Task description
273311 0503 1 ................................
ARTIFICIAL FEEL–ELEVATOR—Operational test of pitch artificial feel
by comparing qualitatively operating loads in high-speed and lowspeed configurations (with each individual hydraulic system).
COMPUTER–ARTIFICIAL FEEL—Operational test of artificial feel
‘‘pitch feel’’ and ‘‘rudder travel’’ monitoring circuits (warning light test
and indicating system test).
YAW DAMPER—Operational test to verify correct operation of mechanical control between yaw damper system 2 and the rudder.
273313 0503 1 ................................
222100 0503 1 ................................
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TABLE 1 TO PARAGRAPH (g) OF THIS AD: INTERVALS FOR NEW AIRWORTHINESS LIMITATION ITEMS—Continued
Interval
(not to exceed)
(flight hours)
Maintenance Planning Document
Task No.
Task description
222600 0503 1 ................................
YAW DAMPER—Operational test to verify correct operation of mechanical control between yaw damper system 2 and the rudder.
SERVO CONTROL–RUDDER—Operational test of rudder servo controls (with individual hydraulic system) by moving right-hand (RH)
rudder pedal full forward and visually observe that rudder moves to
the right. Check that rudder travel is confirmed on the flight control
position indicator. Release RH pedal. Repeat above test by moving
left-hand rudder pedal..
FLAP ASYMMETRY—Operational test of flap asymmetry monitoring
circuit (include solenoid operation).
FLAP PRESSURE–OFF BRAKE—Operational test of pressure-off
brake.
SLAT ASYMMETRY—Operational test of slat asymmetry monitoring
circuit.
SLAT PRESSURE–OFF BRAKE—Operational test of pressure-off
brake.
272411 0503 1 ................................
275400 0503 1 ................................
275400 0503 2 ................................
278300 0503 1 ................................
278300 0503 2 ................................
(h) Airplane Airworthiness Limitation
As of the effective date of this AD, do not
operate any airplane beyond 75,000 total
flight hours or 48,000 total flight cycles,
whichever occurs first.
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(i) No Alternative Actions and Intervals
After accomplishing the revision required
by paragraph (g) of this AD, no alternative
actions (e.g., inspections) or intervals may be
used unless the actions or intervals are
approved as an alternative method of
compliance in accordance with the
procedures specified in paragraph (j)(1) of
this AD.
(j) 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:
Dan Rodina, Aerospace Engineer,
International Branch, ANM–116, Transport
Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind
Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356;
telephone (425) 227–2125; 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
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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.
(k) Related Information
Refer to Mandatory Continuing
Airworthiness Information (MCAI) European
Aviation Safety Agency Airworthiness
Directive 2012–0233, dated November 7,
2012, for related information. This MCAI
may be found in the AD docket on the
Internet at https://www.regulations.gov by
searching for and locating it in Docket No.
FAA–2014–0124.
Issued in Renton, Washington, on February
14, 2014.
Jeffrey E. Duven,
Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate,
Aircraft Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 2014–04496 Filed 2–27–14; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 71
[Docket No. FAA–2013–0595; Airspace
Docket No. 13–ACE–10]
Proposed Amendment of Class E
Airspace; Albion, NE
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
(NPRM).
AGENCY:
This action proposes to
amend Class E airspace at Albion, NE.
Decommissioning of the Alaby nondirectional radio beacon (NDB) at
Albion Municipal Airport has made
airspace reconfiguration necessary for
SUMMARY:
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222600/501.
250
271400/501.
500
275400/501.
1,000
275400/501.
500
278300/501.
1,000
278300/501.
standard instrument approach
procedures and for the safety and
management of Instrument Flight Rules
(IFR) operations at the airport.
DATES: 0901 UTC. Comments must be
received on or before April 14, 2014.
ADDRESSES: Send comments on this
proposal to the U.S. Department of
Transportation, Docket Operations, 1200
New Jersey Avenue SE., West Building
Ground Floor, Room W12–140,
Washington, DC 20590–0001. You must
identify the docket number FAA–2013–
0595/Airspace Docket No. 13–ACE–10,
at the beginning of your comments. You
may also submit comments through the
Internet at https://www.regulations.gov.
You may review the public docket
containing the proposal, any comments
received, and any final disposition in
person in the Dockets Office between
9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday
through Friday, except Federal holidays.
The Docket Office (telephone 1–800–
647–5527), is on the ground floor of the
building at the above address.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Scott Enander, Central Service Center,
Operations Support Group, Federal
Aviation Administration, Southwest
Region, 2601 Meacham Blvd., Fort
Worth, TX 76137; telephone: 817–321–
7716.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Comments Invited
Interested parties are invited to
participate in this proposed rulemaking
by submitting such written data, views,
or arguments, as they may desire.
Comments that provide the factual basis
supporting the views and suggestions
presented are particularly helpful in
developing reasoned regulatory
decisions on the proposal. Comments
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2014-0124; Directorate Identifier 2012-NM-197-AD]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
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SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all
Airbus Model A300 series airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by an
analysis of the impacts of extended service goal activities on Airbus
Model A300 series airplanes. This proposed AD would require revising
the maintenance program. We are proposing this AD to prevent failure of
flight critical systems.
DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by April 14, 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: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New
Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday
through Friday, except Federal holidays.
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-2014-
0124; or in person at the Docket Management Facility office between 9
a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD
docket contains this proposed AD, the regulatory evaluation, any
comments received, and other information. The street address for the
Docket Operations office (telephone (800) 647-5527) is in the ADDRESSES
section. Comments will be available in the AD docket shortly after
receipt.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dan Rodina, Aerospace Engineer,
International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA,
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; telephone (425) 227-2125;
fax (425) 227-1149.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Comments Invited
We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or
arguments about this proposed AD. Send your comments to an address
listed under the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2014-0124;
Directorate Identifier 2012-NM-197-AD'' at the beginning of your
comments. We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory,
economic, environmental, and energy aspects of this proposed AD. We
will consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend
this proposed AD based on those comments.
We will post all comments we receive, without change, to https://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information you provide. We
will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal contact we
receive about this proposed AD.
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 2012-0233, dated November 7, 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:
The results of the Extended Service Goal (ESG) exercise for A300
series aeroplanes (75,000 flight hours (FH) or 48,000 flight cycles
(FC), whichever occurs first) identified certain operational tests
as Airworthiness Limitation Items (ALI), necessary to ensure the
safety objectives for aeroplanes which have accumulated or exceeded
60,000 FH.
These ALI are not fully new, since all nine tasks derive from
existing Maintenance Planning Document (MPD) tasks. Consequently,
the intervals of those nine tasks can no longer be escalated or
retained at an interval higher than that specified in this [EASA] AD
for each task.
Failure to comply with these tasks within the established
maximum intervals could be detrimental to the safety of the affected
aeroplanes.
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For the reasons described above, this [EASA] AD requires the
implementation of nine specific operational ALI test for aeroplanes
which have accumulated or exceeded 60,000 FH.
In addition, Airbus performed an analysis of the impacts of ESG
activities on A300 series aeroplanes and, based on the results, this
[EASA] AD publishes an operational life of 75,000 FH or 48,000 FC,
whichever occurs first, applicable to A300 system installations.
You may examine the MCAI in the AD docket on the Internet at https://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating it in Docket No.
FAA-2014-0124.
FAA's Determination and Requirements of This Proposed AD
This product has been approved by the aviation authority of another
country, and is approved for operation in the United States. Pursuant
to our bilateral agreement with the State of Design Authority, we have
been notified of the unsafe condition described in the MCAI and service
information referenced above. We are proposing this AD because we
evaluated all pertinent information and determined an unsafe condition
exists and is likely to exist or develop on other products of the same
type design.
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this proposed AD affects 7 airplanes of U.S.
registry.
We also estimate that it would take about 1 work-hour per product
to comply with the basic requirements of this proposed AD. The average
labor rate is $85 per work-hour. Required parts would cost about $0 per
product. Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of this proposed
AD on U.S. operators to be $595, or $85 per product.
Authority for This Rulemaking
Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to
issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the
authority of the FAA Administrator. ``Subtitle VII: Aviation
Programs,'' describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's
authority.
We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in
``Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: General
requirements.'' Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing
regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator
finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within
the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition
that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this
rulemaking action.
Regulatory Findings
We determined that this proposed AD would not have federalism
implications under Executive Order 13132. This proposed AD would not
have a substantial direct effect on the States, on the relationship
between the national Government and the States, or on the distribution
of power and responsibilities among the various levels of government.
For the reasons discussed above, I certify this proposed
regulation:
1. Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive Order
12866;
2. Is not a ``significant rule'' under the DOT Regulatory Policies
and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979);
3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska; and
4. Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or
negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria
of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by
reference, Safety.
The Proposed Amendment
Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the
Administrator, the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part 39 as follows:
PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES
0
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]
0
2. Amend Sec. 39.13 by adding the following new AD:
Airbus: Docket No. FAA-2014-0124; Directorate Identifier 2012-NM-
197-AD.
(a) Comments Due Date
We must receive comments by April 14, 2014.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to Airbus Model A300 B2-1A, B2-1C, B2K-3C, B2-
203, B4-2C, B4-103, and B4-203 airplanes, certificated in any
category, all serial numbers.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 05 Periodic
Inspections; Code 22, Auto Flight; Code 27, Flight Controls.
(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by an analysis of the impacts of extended
service goal activities on Airbus Model A300 series airplanes. We
are issuing this AD to prevent failure of flight critical systems.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified,
unless already done.
(g) Maintenance/Inspection Program Revision
Within 90 days after the effective date of this AD, revise the
maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, to incorporate the
information specified in Table 1 to paragraph (g) of this AD. The
compliance time for doing the initial actions specified in Table 1
to paragraph (g) of this AD is before 60,000 total flight hours
accumulated on the airplane, or within 90 days after the effective
date of this AD, whichever occurs later.
Table 1 to Paragraph (g) of This AD: Intervals for New Airworthiness Limitation Items
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Interval (not to
Maintenance Planning Document Task Task description exceed) (flight Aircraft maintenance
No. hours) manual reference
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273311 0503 1........................ ARTIFICIAL FEEL-ELEVATOR-- 2,500 273300/501.
Operational test of pitch
artificial feel by comparing
qualitatively operating
loads in high-speed and low-
speed configurations (with
each individual hydraulic
system).
273313 0503 1........................ COMPUTER-ARTIFICIAL FEEL-- 3,500 272300/501
Operational test of and
artificial feel ``pitch 273300/501.
feel'' and ``rudder travel''
monitoring circuits (warning
light test and indicating
system test).
222100 0503 1........................ YAW DAMPER--Operational test 80 222100/501.
to verify correct operation
of mechanical control
between yaw damper system 2
and the rudder.
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222600 0503 1........................ YAW DAMPER--Operational test 80 222600/501.
to verify correct operation
of mechanical control
between yaw damper system 2
and the rudder.
272411 0503 1........................ SERVO CONTROL-RUDDER-- 250 271400/501.
Operational test of rudder
servo controls (with
individual hydraulic system)
by moving right-hand (RH)
rudder pedal full forward
and visually observe that
rudder moves to the right.
Check that rudder travel is
confirmed on the flight
control position indicator.
Release RH pedal. Repeat
above test by moving left-
hand rudder pedal..
275400 0503 1........................ FLAP ASYMMETRY--Operational 500 275400/501.
test of flap asymmetry
monitoring circuit (include
solenoid operation).
275400 0503 2........................ FLAP PRESSURE-OFF BRAKE-- 1,000 275400/501.
Operational test of pressure-
off brake.
278300 0503 1........................ SLAT ASYMMETRY--Operational 500 278300/501.
test of slat asymmetry
monitoring circuit.
278300 0503 2........................ SLAT PRESSURE-OFF BRAKE-- 1,000 278300/501.
Operational test of pressure-
off brake.
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(h) Airplane Airworthiness Limitation
As of the effective date of this AD, do not operate any airplane
beyond 75,000 total flight hours or 48,000 total flight cycles,
whichever occurs first.
(i) No Alternative Actions and Intervals
After accomplishing the revision required by paragraph (g) of
this AD, no alternative actions (e.g., inspections) or intervals may
be used unless the actions or intervals are approved as an
alternative method of compliance in accordance with the procedures
specified in paragraph (j)(1) of this AD.
(j) 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: Dan Rodina,
Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport
Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-
3356; telephone (425) 227-2125; 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.
(k) Related Information
Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information (MCAI)
European Aviation Safety Agency Airworthiness Directive 2012-0233,
dated November 7, 2012, for related information. This MCAI may be
found in the AD docket on the Internet at https://www.regulations.gov
by searching for and locating it in Docket No. FAA-2014-0124.
Issued in Renton, Washington, on February 14, 2014.
Jeffrey E. Duven,
Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
[FR Doc. 2014-04496 Filed 2-27-14; 8:45 am]
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