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paragraph (i)(2) of this AD. Before further
flight, do all applicable related investigative
and corrective actions, replace the inboard
and outboard midspar fittings with new
parts, and do other specified actions
(including installing new bushings and
oversize fasteners), in accordance with part 2
or part 3, as applicable, of the
Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing 707
Alert Service Bulletin A3183, Revision 6,
dated February 7, 2014, except as required by
paragraph (i)(2) of this AD. Repeat the
inspections required by paragraphs (g)(1),
(g)(2), and (g)(3) of this AD thereafter at the
applicable intervals specified in table 2 or
table 3 of paragraph 1.E., ‘‘Compliance,’’ of
Boeing 707 Alert Service Bulletin A3183,
Revision 6, dated February 7, 2014, except as
required by paragraph (i)(1) of this AD.
(1) A detailed inspection and a high
frequency eddy current inspection (HFEC) for
cracks in the inboard and outboard midspar
fittings of the nacelle struts.
(2) Open hole HFEC inspections for cracks
in the torque bulkhead, midspar chords, drag
fitting, and front spar support.
(3) A surface HFEC inspection of the front
spar support for cracks.
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(h) Mid-Interval Inspections and
Replacement of Nacelle Strut Midspar
Fittings
At the applicable time specified in table 4
or 5 of paragraph 1.E., ‘‘Compliance,’’ of
Boeing 707 Alert Service Bulletin A3183,
Revision 6, dated February 7, 2014: Do the
inspections required by paragraphs (h)(1),
(h)(2), and (h)(3) of this AD, in accordance
with part 4 or part 5, as applicable, of the
Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing 707
Alert Service Bulletin A3183, Revision 6,
dated February 7, 2014, except as required by
paragraph (i)(2) of this AD. Do all applicable
related investigative, corrective, and other
specified actions (including installing new
bushings and oversize fasteners) before
further flight. Repeat the inspections required
by paragraphs (h)(1), (h)(2), and (h)(3) of this
AD thereafter at the applicable intervals
specified in table 4 or 5 of paragraph 1.E.,
‘‘Compliance,’’ of Boeing 707 Alert Service
Bulletin A3183, Revision 6, dated February 7,
2014. The threshold for the repetitive
inspections required by paragraphs (h)(1),
(h)(2), and (h)(3) of this AD is 1,500 flight
cycles or 48 months, whichever occurs first,
since the most recent midspar fitting
replacement.
(1) A detailed inspection and a surface
HFEC inspection for cracks in the inboard
and outboard midspar fittings of the nacelle
struts.
(2) An open hole HFEC inspection for
cracks in the drag fitting and front spar
support.
(3) A surface HFEC inspection for cracks in
the front spar support.
(i) Exceptions to Service Information
Specifications
(1) Where Boeing 707 Alert Service
Bulletin A3183, Revision 6, dated February 7,
2014, specifies a compliance time ‘‘after the
Revision 6 date of this service bulletin,’’ this
AD requires compliance within the specified
compliance time after the effective date of
this AD.
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(2) Where Boeing 707 Alert Service
Bulletin A3183, Revision 6, dated February 7,
2014, specifies to contact Boeing for
appropriate action: Do corrective actions
before further flight using a method approved
in accordance with the procedures specified
in paragraph (k) of this AD.
(j) Special Flight Permit
Special flight permits, as described in
Section 21.197 and Section 21.199 of the
Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR 21.197
and 21.199), are not allowed.
(k) Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs)
(1) The Manager, Los Angeles Aircraft
Certification Office (ACO), 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 manager of the ACO, send it to the
attention of the person identified in
paragraph (l) of this AD. Information may be
emailed to: 9-ANM-LAACO-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, Los Angeles
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.
(l) Related Information
For more information about this AD,
contact Chandra Ramdoss, Aerospace
Engineer, Airframe Branch, ANM–120L,
FAA, Los Angeles ACO, 3960 Paramount
Boulevard, Lakewood, CA 90712–4137;
phone: 562–627–5239; fax: 562–627–5210;
email: chandraduth.ramdoss@faa.gov.
(m) Material Incorporated by Reference
(1) The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
(IBR) of the service information listed in this
paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR
part 51.
(2) You must use this service information
as applicable to do the actions required by
this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.
(i) Boeing 707 Alert Service Bulletin
A3183, Revision 6, dated February 7, 2014.
(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. You
may view this referenced service information
at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate,
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For
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information on the availability of this
material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221.
(4) 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.
(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 May 20,
2015.
John P. Piccola, Jr.,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 2015–12858 Filed 5–28–15; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2014–0584; Directorate
Identifier 2014–NM–092–AD; Amendment
39–18158; AD 2015–10–03]
RIN 2120–AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus
Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
We are superseding
Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2014–09–
05, for certain Airbus Model A330–200
and –300 series airplanes, and Model
A340–200 and –300 series airplanes. AD
2014–09–05 required repetitive
inspections of certain sidestay upper
cardan pins of the main landing gear
(MLG) and associated nuts and retainer
assemblies, and pin replacement if
necessary. This AD was prompted by a
determination that a previously optional
measurement is necessary to address the
identified unsafe condition. This new
AD continues to require a detailed
inspection for visible chrome of each
affected MLG sidestay upper cardan pin,
associated nuts, and retainer assembly,
and pin replacement if needed, and
adds new requirements for measuring
cardan pin clearance dimensions (gap
check), doing corrective actions, and
reporting all findings. We are issuing
this AD to detect and correct migration
of the sidestay upper cardan pin, which
could result in disconnection of the
sidestay upper arm from the airplane
structure, and could result in a landing
SUMMARY:
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gear collapse and consequent damage to
the airplane and injury to occupants.
DATES: This AD becomes effective July
6, 2015.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of a certain publication listed in this AD
as of May 14, 2014 (79 FR 23909, April
29, 2014).
ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD
docket on the Internet at https://
www.regulations.gov/
#!docketDetail;D=FAA-2014-0584; or in
person at the Docket 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.
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 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. It is also
available on the Internet at https://
www.regulations.gov by searching for
and locating Docket No. FAA–2014–
0584.
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 issued a notice of proposed
rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
part 39 to supersede AD 2014–09–05,
Amendment 39–17840 (79 FR 23909,
April 29, 2014). AD 2014–09–05 applied
to certain Airbus Model A330–200 and
–300 series airplanes, and Model A340–
200 and –300 series airplanes. The
NPRM published in the Federal
Register on August 26, 2014 (79 FR
50863).
The European Aviation Safety
Agency, which is the Technical Agent
for the Member States of the European
Union, has issued EASA Airworthiness
Directive 2014–0066, corrected March
20, 2014 (referred to after this as the
Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness
Information, or ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct
an unsafe condition on certain Airbus
Model A330–200 and –300 series
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airplanes, and Model A340–200 and
–300 series airplanes. The MCAI states:
An A330 aeroplane equipped with Basic
(main landing gear) MLG was rolling out after
landing when it experienced a nose wheel
steering fault (unrelated to the safety subject
addressed by this [EASA] AD), which
resulted in the crew stopping the aeroplane
on the taxiway after vacating the runway.
The subsequent investigation revealed that
the right-hand MLG sidestay upper cardan
pin had migrated out of position. The
sidestay upper cardan nut and retainer were
found in the landing gear bay detached from
the upper cardan pin. The nut and the
retainer were still bolted together.
This condition, if not detected and
corrected, could lead to a complete migration
of the sidestay upper cardan pin and a
disconnection of the sidestay upper arm from
the aeroplane structure, possibly resulting in
MLG collapse with consequent damage to the
aeroplane and injury to occupants.
To address this potential condition, Airbus
published Alert Operators Transmission
(AOT) A32L003–14, providing inspection
instructions.
For the reasons described above, this
[EASA] AD requires accomplishment of
repetitive [detailed inspections for visible
chrome] of the MLG upper cardan pin, nut
and retainer [and pin replacement if
necessary]. This [EASA] AD also requires
accomplishment of a gap check between
wing rear spar fitting lugs and the bush
flanges [and corrective actions if necessary.
Corrective actions include repair or
replacement of the cardan pin assembly].
You may examine the MCAI in the AD
docket on the Internet at https://
www.regulations.gov/
#!documentDetail;D=FAA-2014-05840003.
Comments
We gave the public the opportunity to
participate in developing this AD. The
following presents the comments
received on the NPRM (79 FR 50863,
August 26, 2014) and the FAA’s
response to each comment.
Request To Match the Applicability of
Terminating Action to Inspections
U.S. Airways requested that we revise
the affected airplanes of paragraph (h) of
the NPRM (79 FR 50863, August 26,
2014) to match those of paragraph (g) of
the NPRM. U.S. Airways stated that
paragraph (g) of the NPRM limits the
repetitive inspections to MLG that have
exceeded 8 years since first overhaul but
not yet had a second overhaul; whereas
paragraph (h) of the NPRM provides a
new terminating action to the repetitive
inspections, but does not limit the
applicability to MLG that have exceeded
8 years since first overhaul but not yet
had a second overhaul.
We agree to revise the affected
airplanes of paragraph (h) of this AD
because the terminating action
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provisions of paragraph (h) of the NPRM
(79 FR 50863, August 26, 2014) was
intended to apply to the same subset of
affected airplanes identified in
paragraph (g)(1) of the NPRM. We have
changed the language in paragraph (h)
of this AD by limiting the affected
airplanes to those identified in
paragraph (g)(1) of this AD.
Request To Change Compliance Time of
Sending Results of Gap Check
U.S. Airways requested that we revise
the compliance time for sending the
results of the inspection and gap check
to Airbus from ‘‘before further flight’’ to
‘‘within 30 days.’’ U.S. Airways stated
that paragraph (h)(2)(i) of the NPRM (79
FR 50863, August 26, 2014) states to
send inspection findings to Airbus
‘‘before further flight,’’ if the gap check
result measures between 0.6 mm and 1.5
mm, and paragraph (h)(2)(ii) states to
repair within 30 days. U.S. Airways
stated that mechanics who inspect the
cardan pin typically do not send data
directly to Airbus and that since the
repair is not required for 30 days after
the inspection, communicating the
inspection findings should not restrict
aircraft flight.
We agree to revise the compliance
time because the proposed compliance
time for sending the results of the
inspection and gap check does not affect
the compliance time for
accomplishment of the repair. We have
changed the compliance time in
paragraph (h)(2)(i) of this AD from
before further flight, to 30 days. This
difference has been coordinated with
EASA.
Request To Allow Replacement of
Cardan Pin Assembly as Terminating
Action
U.S. Airways requested that we allow
the replacement of the cardan pin
assembly to be considered as a
terminating action. Paragraph (h)(1) of
the NPRM (79 FR 50863, August 26,
2014) would mandate the replacement
of the cardan pin if the gap is found to
be greater than 1.5mm. However
paragraph (h)(2) of the NPRM would
require an approved repair for smaller
gaps. US Airways suggested that the AD
also allow the replacement of the cardan
pin assembly before further flight as an
alternative to the actions specified in
paragraphs (h)(2)(i) and (h)(2)(ii) of the
NPRM.
We agree with the request to allow
replacement of the cardan pin assembly
as an alternative to small repairs
because replacing the cardan pin
assembly is terminating action
regardless of the size of the gap. We
have revised paragraph (h) of this AD to
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provide for replacement of the cardan
pin assembly as an option to doing a
repair.
Related Service Information Under 1
CFR Part 51
The manufacturer has issued Airbus
AOT A32L003–14, dated March 10,
2014. The service information describes
procedures for inspecting sidestay
upper cardan pins of the MLG and
associated nuts and retainer assemblies.
This service information is reasonably
available because the interested parties
have access to it through their normal
course of business or by the means
identified in the ADDRESSES section of
this AD.
Conclusion
We reviewed the available data,
including the comments received, and
determined that air safety and the
public interest require adopting this AD
with the changes described previously
and minor editorial changes. We have
determined that these changes:
• Are consistent with the intent that
was proposed in the NPRM (79 FR
50863, August 26, 2014) for correcting
the unsafe condition; and
• Do not add any additional burden
upon the public than was already
proposed in the NPRM (79 FR 50863,
August 26, 2014).
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Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this AD affects 83
airplanes of U.S. registry.
The actions required by AD 2014–09–
05, Amendment 39–17840 (79 FR
23909, April 29, 2014), and retained in
this AD take about 1 work-hour per
product, at an average labor rate of $85
per work-hour. Required parts cost $0
per product. Based on these figures, the
estimated cost of the actions that were
required by AD 2014–09–05 is $85 per
product.
We also estimate that it will take
about 1 work-hour per product to
comply with the new basic
requirements of this AD. The average
labor rate is $85 per work-hour. Based
on these figures, we estimate the cost of
this AD on U.S. operators to be $7,055,
or $85 per product.
In addition, we estimate that any
necessary follow-on actions will take
about 4 work-hours and require parts
costing $7,530, for a cost of $7,870 per
product. We have no way of
determining the number of aircraft that
might need these actions.
Paperwork Reduction Act
A federal agency may not conduct or
sponsor, and a person is not required to
respond to, nor shall a person be subject
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to penalty for failure to comply with a
collection of information subject to the
requirements of the Paperwork
Reduction Act unless that collection of
information displays a current valid
OMB control number. The control
number for the collection of information
required by this AD is 2120–0056. The
paperwork cost associated with this AD
has been detailed in the Costs of
Compliance section of this document
and includes time for reviewing
instructions, as well as completing and
reviewing the collection of information.
Therefore, all reporting associated with
this AD is mandatory. Comments
concerning the accuracy of this burden
and suggestions for reducing the burden
should be directed to the FAA at 800
Independence Ave. SW., Washington,
DC 20591, ATTN: Information
Collection Clearance Officer, AES–200.
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,
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on a substantial number of small entities
under the criteria of the Regulatory
Flexibility Act.
Examining the AD Docket
You may examine the AD docket on
the Internet at https://
www.regulations.gov/
#!docketDetail;D=FAA-2014-0584; 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 street address for the
Docket Operations office (telephone
800–647–5527) is in the ADDRESSES
section.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
safety, Incorporation by reference,
Safety.
Adoption of the Amendment
Accordingly, under the authority
delegated to me by the Administrator,
the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as
follows:
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
DIRECTIVES
1. The authority citation for part 39
continues to read as follows:
■
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
§ 39.13
[Amended]
2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by
removing Airworthiness Directive (AD)
2014–09–05, Amendment 39–17840 (79
FR 23909, April 29, 2014), and adding
the following new AD:
■
2015–10–03 Airbus: Amendment 39–18158.
Docket No. FAA–2014–0584; Directorate
Identifier 2014–NM–092–AD.
(a) Effective Date
This AD becomes effective July 6, 2015.
(b) Affected ADs
This AD replaces AD 2014–09–05,
Amendment 39–17840 (79 FR 23909, April
29, 2014).
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to the airplanes identified
in paragraphs (c)(1) and (c)(2) of this AD,
certificated in any category.
(1) Airbus Model A330–201, –202, –203,
–223, –243, –301, –302, –303, –321, –322,
–323, –341, –342, and –343 airplanes, all
manufacturer serial numbers (MSNs),
equipped with basic (201252 series) main
landing gear (MLG), or growth (201490
series) MLG.
(2) Airbus Model A340–211, –212, –213,
–311, –312, and –313 airplanes, all MSNs,
equipped with basic (201252 series) MLG or
growth (201490 series) MLG.
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(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of
America Code 32, Landing Gear.
(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by a report of a
sidestay upper cardan pin of the MLG
migrating out of position. We are issuing this
AD to detect and correct migration of the
sidestay upper cardan pin, which could
result in disconnection of the sidestay upper
arm from the airplane structure, and could
result in a landing gear collapse and
consequent damage to the airplane and injury
to occupants.
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(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the
compliance times specified, unless already
done.
(g) Retained Repetitive Detailed Inspections
With No Changes
This paragraph restates the requirements of
paragraph (g) of AD 2014–09–05,
Amendment 39–17840 (79 FR 23909, April
29, 2014), with no changes.
(1) For airplanes identified in paragraphs
(g)(1)(i) and (g)(1)(ii) of this AD on which the
affected MLG has exceeded 8 years since first
overhaul, as of May 14, 2014 (the effective
date of AD 2014–09–05, Amendment 39–
17840 (79 FR 23909, April 29, 2014), except
those MLG that have had a second overhaul:
Within 30 days after May 14, 2014,
accomplish a detailed inspection for visible
chrome of each affected MLG sidestay upper
cardan pin, and associated nut and retainer
assembly, in accordance with the
instructions of Airbus Alert Operators
Transmission (AOT) A32L003–14, dated
March 10, 2014, including Appendices 1, 2,
and 3 (the issue date is not specified on the
appendices).
(i) Airplanes equipped with any MLG
sidestay upper cardan pin subassembly part
number (P/N) 201267202 (on 201252 series
MLG).
(ii) Airplanes equipped with any MLG
sidestay upper cardan pin subassembly P/N
201483202 (on 201490 series MLG).
(2) If, during any inspection required by
paragraph (g)(1) of this AD, no pin chrome
is visible inboard of the wing rear spar fitting
lug, repeat the detailed inspection for visible
chrome specified in paragraph (g)(1) of this
AD thereafter at intervals not to exceed 10
days.
(3) If, during any inspection required by
paragraphs (g)(1) or (g)(2) of this AD, a pin
chrome is visible inboard of the wing rear
spar fitting lug, before further flight, replace
the affected cardan pin assembly, in
accordance with the instructions of Airbus
AOT A32L003–14, dated March 10, 2014,
including Appendices 1, 2, and 3 (the issue
date is not specified on the appendices).
Replacement of the affected cardan pin
assembly terminates the repetitive
inspections required by paragraph (g)(2) of
this AD.
Note 1 to paragraph (g) of this AD: MLG
sidestay upper cardan pin subassembly P/N
201267202 (found in Airbus Illustrated Parts
Catalogue (IPC) as item 32–11–18–01)
includes the cardan pin P/N 201267600.
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MLG sidestay upper cardan pin subassembly
P/N 201483202 (found in Airbus IPC as item
32–11–18–01) includes the cardan pin P/N
201483600.
(h) New Terminating Action—Gap Check
For airplanes identified in paragraphs
(g)(1)(i) and (g)(1)(ii) of this AD on which the
affected MLG has exceeded 8 years since first
overhaul, as of May 14, 2014 (the effective
date of AD 2014–09–05, Amendment 39–
17840 (79 FR 23909, April 29, 2014), except
those MLG that have had a second overhaul:
Within 4 months after the effective date of
this AD: Measure the cardan pin clearance
dimensions (gap check) and do the
applicable corrective action specified in
paragraph (h)(1) or (h)(2) of this AD.
Measuring the gap check and doing the
applicable corrective action specified in
paragraph (h)(1) or (h)(2) of this AD, as
applicable, terminates the inspections
required by paragraphs (g)(1) and (g)(2) of
this AD for that sidestay upper cardan pin,
nut, and retainer only. The measurement
must be done in accordance with Airbus
AOT A32L003–14, dated March 10, 2014,
including Appendices 1, 2, and 3 (the issue
date is not specified on the appendices).
(1) If the total clearance dimension (gap
check result) is equal to or greater than 1.5
mm, before further flight, replace the cardan
pin assembly, in accordance with Airbus
AOT A32L003–14, dated March 10, 2014,
including Appendices 1, 2, and 3 (the issue
date is not specified on the appendices).
(2) If the total clearance dimension (gap
check) is less than 1.5 mm but greater than
0.6 mm, do the actions specified in
paragraphs (h)(2)(i) or (h)(2)(ii) of this AD.
(i) Do the actions specified in paragraphs
(h)(2)(i)(A) and (h)(2)(i)(B) of this AD.
(A) Within 30 days after accomplishing the
gap check, send the information (Appendix
2 proforma, photographs, and the movement
traceability sheet) specified in paragraph
4.2.3, ‘‘Findings,’’ of Airbus AOT A32L003–
14, dated March 10, 2014, including
Appendices 1, 2, and 3 (the issue date is not
specified on the appendices), to Airbus at the
address specified in Appendix 2 (the issue
date is not specified on this appendix) of
Airbus AOT A32L003–14, dated March 10,
2014.
(B) Within 30 days after accomplishing the
gap check, repair using a method approved
by the Manager, International Branch, ANM–
116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or
the European Aviation Safety Agency
(EASA); or Airbus’s EASA Design
Organization Approval (DOA). If approved by
the DOA, the approval must include the
DOA-authorized signature.
(ii) Within 30 days after accomplishing the
gap check, replace the cardan pin assembly,
in accordance with Airbus AOT A32L003–
14, dated March 10, 2014, including
Appendices 1, 2, and 3 (the issue date is not
specified on the appendices).
(i) New Reporting of Inspection Results
For airplanes on which a gap check
specified in paragraph (h) of this AD has
been done: Except as required by paragraph
(h)(2)(i) of this AD, at the applicable time
specified in paragraphs (i)(1) and (i)(2) of this
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AD, report all findings (including no
findings) to Airbus, in accordance with
Airbus AOT A32L003–14, dated March 10,
2014, including Appendices 1, 2, and 3, (the
issue date is not specified on the
appendices).
(1) If the gap check was done on or after
the effective date of this AD: Submit the
report within 30 days after the gap check.
(2) If the gap check was done before the
effective date of this AD: Submit the report
within 30 days after the effective date 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:
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-116AMOC-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) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any
requirement in this AD to obtain corrective
actions from a manufacturer, the action must
be accomplished using a method approved
by the Manager, International Branch, ANM–
116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or
the EASA; or Airbus’s EASA DOA. If
approved by the DOA, the approval must
include the DOA-authorized signature.
(3) Reporting Requirements: A federal
agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a
person is not required to respond to, nor
shall a person be subject to a penalty for
failure to comply with a collection of
information subject to the requirements of
the Paperwork Reduction Act unless that
collection of information displays a current
valid OMB Control Number. The OMB
Control Number for this information
collection is 2120–0056. Public reporting for
this collection of information is estimated to
be approximately 5 minutes per response,
including the time for reviewing instructions,
completing and reviewing the collection of
information. All responses to this collection
of information are mandatory. Comments
concerning the accuracy of this burden and
suggestions for reducing the burden should
be directed to the FAA at: 800 Independence
Ave. SW., Washington, DC 20591, Attn:
Information Collection Clearance Officer,
AES–200.
(k) Related Information
Refer to Mandatory Continuing
Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA
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(Corrected March 20, 2014), for related
information. You may examine the MCAI in
the AD docket on the Internet at https://
www.regulations.gov/#!docketDetail;D=FAA2014-0584.
(l) 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 this AD specifies otherwise.
(3) The following service information was
approved for IBR on May 14, 2014, (79 FR
23909, April 29, 2014).
(i) Airbus Alert Operators Transmission
A32L003–14, dated March 10, 2014,
including Appendices 1, 2, and 3 (the issue
date is not specified on the appendices).
(ii) Reserved.
(4) 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.
(5) 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.
(6) 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 April 30,
2015.
Michael Kaszycki,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule.
History
On December 3, 2014, the FAA
published in the Federal Register a
notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM)
to remove Class E airspace at Forrest
City, AR (79 FR 71710). Interested
parties were invited to participate in
this rulemaking effort by submitting
written comments on the proposal to the
FAA. No comments were received. Class
E airspace designations are published in
Paragraph 6005, of FAA Order 7400.9Y,
dated August 6, 2014, and effective
September 15, 2014, which is
incorporated by reference in 14 CFR
part 71.1. The Class E airspace
designations listed in this document
will be published subsequently in the
Order.
This action removes Class E
airspace at Forrest City Municipal
Airport, Forrest City, AR, due to the
cancellation of Instrument Flight Rules
(IFR) operations. The FAA is taking this
Availability and Summary of
Documents for Incorporation by
Reference
This document amends FAA Order
7400.9Y, Airspace Designations and
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 71
[Docket No. FAA–2014–0879; Airspace
Docket No. 14–ASW–7]
Revocation of Class E Airspace;
Forrest City, AR
AGENCY:
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action to enhance airspace management
within the National Airspace System
(NAS).
DATES: Effective 0901 UTC, August 20,
2015. The Director of the Federal
Register approves this incorporation by
reference action under title 1, Code of
Federal Regulations, part 51, subject to
the annual revision of FAA Order
7400.9 and publication of conforming
amendments.
ADDRESSES: FAA Order 7400.9Y,
Airspace Designations and Reporting
Points, and subsequent amendments can
be viewed on line at https://
www.faa.gov/airtraffic/publications/.
The Order is also available for
inspection 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/code_of_federalregulations/ibr_locations.html.
FAA Order 7400.9, Airspace
Designations and Reporting Points, is
published yearly and effective on
September 15. For further information,
you can contact the Airspace Policy and
ATC Regulations Group, Federal
Aviation Administration, 800
Independence Avenue SW.,
Washington, DC 29591; telephone: 202–
267–8783.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Rebecca Shelby, Central Service Center,
Operations Support Group, Federal
Aviation Administration, Southwest
Region, 2601 Meacham Blvd., Fort
Worth, TX 76137; telephone: 817–321–
7740.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
SUMMARY:
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and effective September 15, 2014. FAA
Order 7400.9Y is publicly available as
listed in the ADDRESSES section of this
final rule. FAA Order 7400.9Y lists
Class A, B, C, D, and E airspace areas,
air traffic service routes, and reporting
points.
The Rule
This action amends Title 14, Code of
Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 71 by
removing Class E airspace extending
upward from 700 feet above the surface
at Forrest City Municipal Airport,
Forrest City, AR. Controlled airspace is
no longer needed due to cancellation of
standard instrument approach
procedures for IFR operations at the
airport.
The FAA has determined that this
regulation only involves an established
body of technical regulations for which
frequent and routine amendments are
necessary to keep them operationally
current, is non-controversial and
unlikely to result in adverse or negative
comments. It, therefore, (1) is not a
‘‘significant regulatory action’’ under
Executive Order 12866; (2) is not a
‘‘significant rule’’ under DOT
Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44
FR 11034; February 26, 1979); and (3)
does not warrant preparation of a
Regulatory Evaluation as the anticipated
impact is so minimal. Since this is a
routine matter that only affects air traffic
procedures and air navigation, it is
certified that this rule, when
promulgated, does not have a significant
economic impact on a substantial
number of small entities under the
criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.
The FAA’s authority to issue rules
regarding aviation safety is found in
Title 49 of the United States Code.
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. This rulemaking is
promulgated under the authority
described in Subtitle VII, Part A,
Subpart I, Section 40103. Under that
section, the FAA is charged with
prescribing regulations to assign the use
of airspace necessary to ensure the
safety of aircraft and the efficient use of
airspace. This regulation is within the
scope of that authority as it removes
controlled airspace at Forrest City
Municipal Airport, Forrest City, AR.
Environmental Review
The FAA has determined that this
action qualifies for categorical exclusion
under the National Environmental
Policy Act in accordance with FAA
Order 1050.1E, ‘‘Environmental
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2014-0584; Directorate Identifier 2014-NM-092-AD;
Amendment 39-18158; AD 2015-10-03]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: We are superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2014-09-05,
for certain Airbus Model A330-200 and -300 series airplanes, and Model
A340-200 and -300 series airplanes. AD 2014-09-05 required repetitive
inspections of certain sidestay upper cardan pins of the main landing
gear (MLG) and associated nuts and retainer assemblies, and pin
replacement if necessary. This AD was prompted by a determination that
a previously optional measurement is necessary to address the
identified unsafe condition. This new AD continues to require a
detailed inspection for visible chrome of each affected MLG sidestay
upper cardan pin, associated nuts, and retainer assembly, and pin
replacement if needed, and adds new requirements for measuring cardan
pin clearance dimensions (gap check), doing corrective actions, and
reporting all findings. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct
migration of the sidestay upper cardan pin, which could result in
disconnection of the sidestay upper arm from the airplane structure,
and could result in a landing
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gear collapse and consequent damage to the airplane and injury to
occupants.
DATES: This AD becomes effective July 6, 2015.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of May 14, 2014
(79 FR 23909, April 29, 2014).
ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at https://www.regulations.gov/#!docketDetail;D=FAA-2014-0584; or in person at the
Docket 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.
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 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. It is also available on the Internet at https://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2014-
0584.
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 issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
part 39 to supersede AD 2014-09-05, Amendment 39-17840 (79 FR 23909,
April 29, 2014). AD 2014-09-05 applied to certain Airbus Model A330-200
and -300 series airplanes, and Model A340-200 and -300 series
airplanes. The NPRM published in the Federal Register on August 26,
2014 (79 FR 50863).
The European Aviation Safety Agency, which is the Technical Agent
for the Member States of the European Union, has issued EASA
Airworthiness Directive 2014-0066, corrected March 20, 2014 (referred
to after this as the Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or
``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition on certain Airbus Model
A330-200 and -300 series airplanes, and Model A340-200 and -300 series
airplanes. The MCAI states:
An A330 aeroplane equipped with Basic (main landing gear) MLG
was rolling out after landing when it experienced a nose wheel
steering fault (unrelated to the safety subject addressed by this
[EASA] AD), which resulted in the crew stopping the aeroplane on the
taxiway after vacating the runway.
The subsequent investigation revealed that the right-hand MLG
sidestay upper cardan pin had migrated out of position. The sidestay
upper cardan nut and retainer were found in the landing gear bay
detached from the upper cardan pin. The nut and the retainer were
still bolted together.
This condition, if not detected and corrected, could lead to a
complete migration of the sidestay upper cardan pin and a
disconnection of the sidestay upper arm from the aeroplane
structure, possibly resulting in MLG collapse with consequent damage
to the aeroplane and injury to occupants.
To address this potential condition, Airbus published Alert
Operators Transmission (AOT) A32L003-14, providing inspection
instructions.
For the reasons described above, this [EASA] AD requires
accomplishment of repetitive [detailed inspections for visible
chrome] of the MLG upper cardan pin, nut and retainer [and pin
replacement if necessary]. This [EASA] AD also requires
accomplishment of a gap check between wing rear spar fitting lugs
and the bush flanges [and corrective actions if necessary.
Corrective actions include repair or replacement of the cardan pin
assembly].
You may examine the MCAI in the AD docket on the Internet at https://www.regulations.gov/#!documentDetail;D=FAA-2014-0584-0003.
Comments
We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing
this AD. The following presents the comments received on the NPRM (79
FR 50863, August 26, 2014) and the FAA's response to each comment.
Request To Match the Applicability of Terminating Action to Inspections
U.S. Airways requested that we revise the affected airplanes of
paragraph (h) of the NPRM (79 FR 50863, August 26, 2014) to match those
of paragraph (g) of the NPRM. U.S. Airways stated that paragraph (g) of
the NPRM limits the repetitive inspections to MLG that have exceeded 8
years since first overhaul but not yet had a second overhaul; whereas
paragraph (h) of the NPRM provides a new terminating action to the
repetitive inspections, but does not limit the applicability to MLG
that have exceeded 8 years since first overhaul but not yet had a
second overhaul.
We agree to revise the affected airplanes of paragraph (h) of this
AD because the terminating action provisions of paragraph (h) of the
NPRM (79 FR 50863, August 26, 2014) was intended to apply to the same
subset of affected airplanes identified in paragraph (g)(1) of the
NPRM. We have changed the language in paragraph (h) of this AD by
limiting the affected airplanes to those identified in paragraph (g)(1)
of this AD.
Request To Change Compliance Time of Sending Results of Gap Check
U.S. Airways requested that we revise the compliance time for
sending the results of the inspection and gap check to Airbus from
``before further flight'' to ``within 30 days.'' U.S. Airways stated
that paragraph (h)(2)(i) of the NPRM (79 FR 50863, August 26, 2014)
states to send inspection findings to Airbus ``before further flight,''
if the gap check result measures between 0.6 mm and 1.5 mm, and
paragraph (h)(2)(ii) states to repair within 30 days. U.S. Airways
stated that mechanics who inspect the cardan pin typically do not send
data directly to Airbus and that since the repair is not required for
30 days after the inspection, communicating the inspection findings
should not restrict aircraft flight.
We agree to revise the compliance time because the proposed
compliance time for sending the results of the inspection and gap check
does not affect the compliance time for accomplishment of the repair.
We have changed the compliance time in paragraph (h)(2)(i) of this AD
from before further flight, to 30 days. This difference has been
coordinated with EASA.
Request To Allow Replacement of Cardan Pin Assembly as Terminating
Action
U.S. Airways requested that we allow the replacement of the cardan
pin assembly to be considered as a terminating action. Paragraph (h)(1)
of the NPRM (79 FR 50863, August 26, 2014) would mandate the
replacement of the cardan pin if the gap is found to be greater than
1.5mm. However paragraph (h)(2) of the NPRM would require an approved
repair for smaller gaps. US Airways suggested that the AD also allow
the replacement of the cardan pin assembly before further flight as an
alternative to the actions specified in paragraphs (h)(2)(i) and
(h)(2)(ii) of the NPRM.
We agree with the request to allow replacement of the cardan pin
assembly as an alternative to small repairs because replacing the
cardan pin assembly is terminating action regardless of the size of the
gap. We have revised paragraph (h) of this AD to
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provide for replacement of the cardan pin assembly as an option to
doing a repair.
Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51
The manufacturer has issued Airbus AOT A32L003-14, dated March 10,
2014. The service information describes procedures for inspecting
sidestay upper cardan pins of the MLG and associated nuts and retainer
assemblies. This service information is reasonably available because
the interested parties have access to it through their normal course of
business or by the means identified in the ADDRESSES section of this
AD.
Conclusion
We reviewed the available data, including the comments received,
and determined that air safety and the public interest require adopting
this AD with the changes described previously and minor editorial
changes. We have determined that these changes:
Are consistent with the intent that was proposed in the
NPRM (79 FR 50863, August 26, 2014) for correcting the unsafe
condition; and
Do not add any additional burden upon the public than was
already proposed in the NPRM (79 FR 50863, August 26, 2014).
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this AD affects 83 airplanes of U.S. registry.
The actions required by AD 2014-09-05, Amendment 39-17840 (79 FR
23909, April 29, 2014), and retained in this AD take about 1 work-hour
per product, at an average labor rate of $85 per work-hour. Required
parts cost $0 per product. Based on these figures, the estimated cost
of the actions that were required by AD 2014-09-05 is $85 per product.
We also estimate that it will take about 1 work-hour per product to
comply with the new basic requirements of this AD. The average labor
rate is $85 per work-hour. Based on these figures, we estimate the cost
of this AD on U.S. operators to be $7,055, or $85 per product.
In addition, we estimate that any necessary follow-on actions will
take about 4 work-hours and require parts costing $7,530, for a cost of
$7,870 per product. We have no way of determining the number of
aircraft that might need these actions.
Paperwork Reduction Act
A federal agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not
required to respond to, nor shall a person be subject to penalty for
failure to comply with a collection of information subject to the
requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act unless that collection of
information displays a current valid OMB control number. The control
number for the collection of information required by this AD is 2120-
0056. The paperwork cost associated with this AD has been detailed in
the Costs of Compliance section of this document and includes time for
reviewing instructions, as well as completing and reviewing the
collection of information. Therefore, all reporting associated with
this AD is mandatory. Comments concerning the accuracy of this burden
and suggestions for reducing the burden should be directed to the FAA
at 800 Independence Ave. SW., Washington, DC 20591, ATTN: Information
Collection Clearance Officer, AES-200.
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.
Examining the AD Docket
You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at https://www.regulations.gov/#!docketDetail;D=FAA-2014-0584; 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 street address for the Docket Operations office (telephone 800-647-
5527) is in the ADDRESSES section.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by
reference, Safety.
Adoption of the Amendment
Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the
Administrator, the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows:
PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES
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]
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2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by removing Airworthiness Directive (AD)
2014-09-05, Amendment 39-17840 (79 FR 23909, April 29, 2014), and
adding the following new AD:
2015-10-03 Airbus: Amendment 39-18158. Docket No. FAA-2014-0584;
Directorate Identifier 2014-NM-092-AD.
(a) Effective Date
This AD becomes effective July 6, 2015.
(b) Affected ADs
This AD replaces AD 2014-09-05, Amendment 39-17840 (79 FR 23909,
April 29, 2014).
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to the airplanes identified in paragraphs (c)(1)
and (c)(2) of this AD, certificated in any category.
(1) Airbus Model A330-201, -202, -203, -223, -243, -301, -302, -
303, -321, -322, -323, -341, -342, and -343 airplanes, all
manufacturer serial numbers (MSNs), equipped with basic (201252
series) main landing gear (MLG), or growth (201490 series) MLG.
(2) Airbus Model A340-211, -212, -213, -311, -312, and -313
airplanes, all MSNs, equipped with basic (201252 series) MLG or
growth (201490 series) MLG.
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(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 32, Landing
Gear.
(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by a report of a sidestay upper cardan pin
of the MLG migrating out of position. We are issuing this AD to
detect and correct migration of the sidestay upper cardan pin, which
could result in disconnection of the sidestay upper arm from the
airplane structure, and could result in a landing gear collapse and
consequent damage to the airplane and injury to occupants.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified,
unless already done.
(g) Retained Repetitive Detailed Inspections With No Changes
This paragraph restates the requirements of paragraph (g) of AD
2014-09-05, Amendment 39-17840 (79 FR 23909, April 29, 2014), with
no changes.
(1) For airplanes identified in paragraphs (g)(1)(i) and
(g)(1)(ii) of this AD on which the affected MLG has exceeded 8 years
since first overhaul, as of May 14, 2014 (the effective date of AD
2014-09-05, Amendment 39-17840 (79 FR 23909, April 29, 2014), except
those MLG that have had a second overhaul: Within 30 days after May
14, 2014, accomplish a detailed inspection for visible chrome of
each affected MLG sidestay upper cardan pin, and associated nut and
retainer assembly, in accordance with the instructions of Airbus
Alert Operators Transmission (AOT) A32L003-14, dated March 10, 2014,
including Appendices 1, 2, and 3 (the issue date is not specified on
the appendices).
(i) Airplanes equipped with any MLG sidestay upper cardan pin
subassembly part number (P/N) 201267202 (on 201252 series MLG).
(ii) Airplanes equipped with any MLG sidestay upper cardan pin
subassembly P/N 201483202 (on 201490 series MLG).
(2) If, during any inspection required by paragraph (g)(1) of
this AD, no pin chrome is visible inboard of the wing rear spar
fitting lug, repeat the detailed inspection for visible chrome
specified in paragraph (g)(1) of this AD thereafter at intervals not
to exceed 10 days.
(3) If, during any inspection required by paragraphs (g)(1) or
(g)(2) of this AD, a pin chrome is visible inboard of the wing rear
spar fitting lug, before further flight, replace the affected cardan
pin assembly, in accordance with the instructions of Airbus AOT
A32L003-14, dated March 10, 2014, including Appendices 1, 2, and 3
(the issue date is not specified on the appendices). Replacement of
the affected cardan pin assembly terminates the repetitive
inspections required by paragraph (g)(2) of this AD.
Note 1 to paragraph (g) of this AD: MLG sidestay upper cardan
pin subassembly P/N 201267202 (found in Airbus Illustrated Parts
Catalogue (IPC) as item 32-11-18-01) includes the cardan pin P/N
201267600. MLG sidestay upper cardan pin subassembly P/N 201483202
(found in Airbus IPC as item 32-11-18-01) includes the cardan pin P/
N 201483600.
(h) New Terminating Action--Gap Check
For airplanes identified in paragraphs (g)(1)(i) and (g)(1)(ii)
of this AD on which the affected MLG has exceeded 8 years since
first overhaul, as of May 14, 2014 (the effective date of AD 2014-
09-05, Amendment 39-17840 (79 FR 23909, April 29, 2014), except
those MLG that have had a second overhaul: Within 4 months after the
effective date of this AD: Measure the cardan pin clearance
dimensions (gap check) and do the applicable corrective action
specified in paragraph (h)(1) or (h)(2) of this AD. Measuring the
gap check and doing the applicable corrective action specified in
paragraph (h)(1) or (h)(2) of this AD, as applicable, terminates the
inspections required by paragraphs (g)(1) and (g)(2) of this AD for
that sidestay upper cardan pin, nut, and retainer only. The
measurement must be done in accordance with Airbus AOT A32L003-14,
dated March 10, 2014, including Appendices 1, 2, and 3 (the issue
date is not specified on the appendices).
(1) If the total clearance dimension (gap check result) is equal
to or greater than 1.5 mm, before further flight, replace the cardan
pin assembly, in accordance with Airbus AOT A32L003-14, dated March
10, 2014, including Appendices 1, 2, and 3 (the issue date is not
specified on the appendices).
(2) If the total clearance dimension (gap check) is less than
1.5 mm but greater than 0.6 mm, do the actions specified in
paragraphs (h)(2)(i) or (h)(2)(ii) of this AD.
(i) Do the actions specified in paragraphs (h)(2)(i)(A) and
(h)(2)(i)(B) of this AD.
(A) Within 30 days after accomplishing the gap check, send the
information (Appendix 2 proforma, photographs, and the movement
traceability sheet) specified in paragraph 4.2.3, ``Findings,'' of
Airbus AOT A32L003-14, dated March 10, 2014, including Appendices 1,
2, and 3 (the issue date is not specified on the appendices), to
Airbus at the address specified in Appendix 2 (the issue date is not
specified on this appendix) of Airbus AOT A32L003-14, dated March
10, 2014.
(B) Within 30 days after accomplishing the gap check, repair
using a method approved by the Manager, International Branch, ANM-
116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or the European Aviation
Safety Agency (EASA); or Airbus's EASA Design Organization Approval
(DOA). If approved by the DOA, the approval must include the DOA-
authorized signature.
(ii) Within 30 days after accomplishing the gap check, replace
the cardan pin assembly, in accordance with Airbus AOT A32L003-14,
dated March 10, 2014, including Appendices 1, 2, and 3 (the issue
date is not specified on the appendices).
(i) New Reporting of Inspection Results
For airplanes on which a gap check specified in paragraph (h) of
this AD has been done: Except as required by paragraph (h)(2)(i) of
this AD, at the applicable time specified in paragraphs (i)(1) and
(i)(2) of this AD, report all findings (including no findings) to
Airbus, in accordance with Airbus AOT A32L003-14, dated March 10,
2014, including Appendices 1, 2, and 3, (the issue date is not
specified on the appendices).
(1) If the gap check was done on or after the effective date of
this AD: Submit the report within 30 days after the gap check.
(2) If the gap check was done before the effective date of this
AD: Submit the report within 30 days after the effective date 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: 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) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any requirement in this AD
to obtain corrective actions from a manufacturer, the action must be
accomplished using a method approved by the Manager, International
Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or the EASA;
or Airbus's EASA DOA. If approved by the DOA, the approval must
include the DOA-authorized signature.
(3) Reporting Requirements: A federal agency may not conduct or
sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, nor shall a
person be subject to a penalty for failure to comply with a
collection of information subject to the requirements of the
Paperwork Reduction Act unless that collection of information
displays a current valid OMB Control Number. The OMB Control Number
for this information collection is 2120-0056. Public reporting for
this collection of information is estimated to be approximately 5
minutes per response, including the time for reviewing instructions,
completing and reviewing the collection of information. All
responses to this collection of information are mandatory. Comments
concerning the accuracy of this burden and suggestions for reducing
the burden should be directed to the FAA at: 800 Independence Ave.
SW., Washington, DC 20591, Attn: Information Collection Clearance
Officer, AES-200.
(k) Related Information
Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information (MCAI)
EASA
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Airworthiness Directive 2014-0066 (Corrected March 20, 2014), for
related information. You may examine the MCAI in the AD docket on
the Internet at https://www.regulations.gov/#!docketDetail;D=FAA-
2014-0584.
(l) 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 this AD specifies otherwise.
(3) The following service information was approved for IBR on
May 14, 2014, (79 FR 23909, April 29, 2014).
(i) Airbus Alert Operators Transmission A32L003-14, dated March
10, 2014, including Appendices 1, 2, and 3 (the issue date is not
specified on the appendices).
(ii) Reserved.
(4) 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.
(5) 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.
(6) 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 April 30, 2015.
Michael Kaszycki,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
[FR Doc. 2015-11393 Filed 5-28-15; 8:45 am]
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