Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes, 79469-79472 [2015-30820]
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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2015–0675; Directorate
Identifier 2014–NM–213–AD; Amendment
39–18340; AD 2015–25–02]
Discussion
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Airworthiness Directives; Airbus
Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
We are adopting a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
Airbus Model A330–200, –200
Freighter, and –300 series airplanes; and
all Airbus Model A340–200, –300, –500,
and –600 series airplanes. This AD was
prompted by reports of cracks at certain
frames of the forward cargo door. This
AD requires a detailed inspection for
cracking of certain forward cargo doors,
and repair if necessary. We are issuing
this AD to detect and correct cracking at
certain frames, which could result in the
loss of structural integrity of the forward
cargo door.
DATES: This AD becomes effective
January 26, 2016.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of a certain publication listed in this AD
as of January 26, 2016.
ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD
docket on the Internet at https://www.
regulations.gov/#!docketDetail;D=FAA2015-0675; 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
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SUMMARY:
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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:
We issued a notice of proposed
rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
part 39 by adding an AD that would
apply to certain Airbus Model A330–
200, –200 Freighter, and –300 series
airplanes; and all Airbus Model A340–
200, –300, –500, and –600 series
airplanes. The NPRM published in the
Federal Register on March 31, 2015 (80
FR 17000). We are issuing this AD to
detect and correct cracking at certain
frames, which could result in the loss of
structural integrity of the forward cargo
door.
The European Aviation Safety Agency
(EASA), which is the Technical Agent
for the Member States of the European
Union, has issued EASA Airworthiness
Directive 2014–0228, dated October 20,
2014 (referred to after this as the
Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness
Information, or ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct
an unsafe condition for certain Airbus
Model A330–200, –200 Freighter, and
–300 series airplanes; and all Airbus
Model A340–200, –300, –500, and –600
series airplanes. The MCAI states:
An A330 aeroplane operator reported
recently cases of crack findings on two
different aeroplanes, at frame 20A and at
frame 20B close to beam 3 of the forward
cargo door. The first finding was detected
during scheduled maintenance, while the
second one was found during an inspection
prompted by the first finding. Subsequent
analyses of these cracks identified that the
first crack initiated at frame 20B, which is the
first primary load path, leading to excessive
loads at frame 20A and consequent cracking.
Nevertheless, on the other aeroplane, a crack
was detected on frame 20A only. Rupture of
both frames 20A and 20B could lead to frame
21 failure after a limited number of flight
cycles (FC).
This condition, if not detected and
corrected, may potentially result in the loss
of structural integrity of the forward cargo
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door, which could ultimately jeopardise the
aeroplane’s safe flight.
Prompted by these findings, Airbus issued
Alert Operators Transmission (AOT)
A52L010–14 to provide instructions for a
one-time inspection of frames 20A, 20B and
21 in the area of beam 3, until the half pitch
between beam 2 and beam 3.
For the reasons described above, this
[EASA] AD requires identification of the Part
Number (P/N) of the affected forward cargo
doors, a one-time detailed inspection (DET)
of each affected door and, depending on
findings, accomplishment of applicable
corrective action(s) [contacting Airbus].
This [EASA] AD is considered to be an
interim action and further AD action may
follow.
Required actions also include sending
inspection results to Airbus. You may
examine the MCAI in the AD docket on
the Internet at https://www.regulations.
gov/#!documentDetail;D=FAA-20150675-0002.
Correction for Service Information
Typo
On page 1 of Airbus AOT A52L010–
14, dated September 30, 2014, at section
‘‘2. Referenced Documentation,’’ ‘‘Ref.
5’’ specifies page block ‘‘PB.801,’’ which
is incorrect. This page block should be
‘‘PB.401’’ instead. We have added new
paragraph (k) to this AD to account for
this correction, and have redesignated
subsequent paragraphs.
Comments
We gave the public the opportunity to
participate in developing this AD. The
following presents the comments
received on the NPRM (80 FR 17000,
March 31, 2015) and the FAA’s response
to each comment.
Request To Revise Part Number List
Sequencing
American Airlines (AA) requested
that we revise the proposed AD (80 FR
17000, March 31, 2015) by swapping the
part numbers listed in paragraphs
(g)(1)(ii) and (g)(1)(x) of the proposed
AD to maintain alphanumeric order.
American Airlines reasoned that the
flow of the list is confusing.
We agree to revise paragraphs (g)(1)(ii)
and (g)(1)(x) of this AD for the reasons
requested by American Airlines.
Request for Justification
AA asked whether a root cause has
been determined that justifies the
proposed inspection threshold. AA
noted that paragraph (g)(1) of the
proposed AD (80 FR 17000, March 31,
2015) proposed that inspections on all
affected doors be completed within 200
flight cycles from the effective date of
the AD. AA further noted from Airbus
AOT A52L010–14, dated September 30,
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2014, that the service events that led to
the issuance of this inspection occurred
on airplanes with 16,170 and 16,556
total accumulated flight cycles.
Following release of Airbus AOT
A52L010–14, dated September 30, 2014,
AA reported that it completed four
inspections in accordance with Airbus
AOT A52L010–14, dated September 30,
2014, with no findings, and those
inspected airplanes had accumulated
8,849 to 9,093 total flight cycles.
We infer that AA considers the
proposed compliance times to be
unjustifiably short. We disagree to
revise the compliance times in this AD.
At the time of issuance of EASA AD
2014–0228, dated October 20, 2014, it
had been determined that fatigue
calculations were showing low life
factors at frame C20B. After a failure of
frame C20B, the edge member C20A
would be overloaded and could
potentially fail within 800 flight cycles,
according to damage tolerance
calculations. The failure of the tow
frame would be catastrophic. Therefore
the decision was made to mandate a
one-time inspection with a compliance
time of within 200 flight cycles after the
effective date of this AD, which
corresponds to the compliance time
specified in EASA AD 2014–0228, dated
October 20, 2014. We have made no
changes to this AD in this regard.
Request for Credit for Reporting
AA requested that we revise
paragraph (i)(2) of the proposed AD (80
FR 17000, March 31, 2015) to allow
credit for reporting that has already
been accomplished before the effective
date of this AD. AA explained that the
proposed AD would require operators to
submit a report within 30 days after the
AD effective date if the inspection was
done before the effective date of the AD.
AA reasoned that this does not allow for
credit to be taken for reports that were
submitted in accordance with Airbus
AOT A52L010–14, dated September 30,
2014, prior to the AD effective date. AA
requested that paragraph (i)(2) of the
proposed AD state, ‘‘[i]f the inspection
was done before the effective date of
this AD: Submit the report within 30
days after the effective date of this AD,
unless the inspection report was
previously submitted.’’
We agree to allow credit for reporting
that has already been accomplished
before the effective date of this AD. The
compliance time in paragraph (i)(2) of
this AD is within 30 days after the
effective date of this AD. Reports
submitted before that compliance time,
including those submitted before the
effective date of this AD (as specified in
paragraph (f) of this AD), are acceptable
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for compliance with paragraph (i)(2) of
this AD. We have made no changes to
this AD in this regard.
Request To Revise Applicability
Delta requested that we limit the
applicability of the proposed AD to
airplanes equipped with any of the
forward cargo doors with the
manufacturer part numbers (MPNs)
listed in paragraphs (g)(1)(i) through
(g)(1)(xii) of the proposed AD. Delta
noted that paragraphs (c)(1) and (c)(2) of
the proposed AD would apply to the
identified airplane models, unless
Modification 202702 had been
embodied in production on certain
airplanes.
Delta stated it had requested
clarification from Airbus about the
relationship between the MPNs
identified in paragraphs (g)(1)(i) through
(g)(1)(xii) of the proposed AD and
airplanes in the pre-Mod 50528
configuration, as specified in Airbus
AOT A52L010–14, dated September 30,
2014. According to Delta, Airbus
confirmed via Airbus Message
80036162, dated April 1, 2015, that
because cargo doors are components
and can be swapped during in-service
life, Airbus had intentionally extended
the affected airplanes for the required
inspections to include pre-Mod 202702
airplanes that may have affected doors.
Delta then reasoned that since operators
can track the modification status only
by the individual airplane, the
applicability should be written to
include the MPNs to ensure that
operators understand which airplanes
are affected by the AD.
We disagree with the request to limit
the applicability of this AD (paragraph
(c) of this AD) to airplanes having the
MPNs identified in paragraphs (g)(1)(i)
through (g)(1)(xii) of this AD. The ‘‘Parts
Installation Prohibition’’ specified in
paragraph (j) of this AD applies to all
airplanes identified in the paragraph (c)
of this AD to ensure the affected MPNs
are not installed on those airplanes.
However, the inspection required by
paragraph (g) of this AD is limited to
airplanes having the affected MPNs. We
have therefore made no changes to this
AD in this regard.
Request To Revise Cost
Delta requested that we revise the
‘‘Costs of Compliance’’ paragraph in the
NPRM (80 FR 17000, March 31, 2015) to
state, ‘‘However, Airbus has confirmed
that out of qty (260) affected MPN Fwd
cargo doors inspected, all were reported
with NIL [no findings] findings.’’ Delta
agreed that there is no way of
determining the number of aircraft that
might need the corrective actions for
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inspection findings, but added that the
compliance window of 200 flight cycles
for the inspection is a fairly short
compliance window and may likely
need to be accomplished in a line
environment. Delta expressed that it
may be prudent to communicate to
operators that out of a quantity of 260
forward cargo doors already inspected,
there have been NIL findings (as noted
in Airbus Message 80036162, dated
April 1, 2015).
We agree with Delta’s request and
have revised the ‘‘Costs of Compliance’’
paragraph accordingly in this final rule.
Request for Records Review
Delta requested that we revise
paragraph (g)(1) of the proposed AD (80
FR 17000, March 31, 2015) to allow for
a records review if the part number can
be conclusively determined from that
review. Delta reasoned that without this
provision, the operators may consider a
physical review of each forward cargo
door to be required.
For the reason stated by Delta, we
agree to allow for a review of airplane
maintenance records to verify whether
cargo doors with part numbers listed in
paragraphs (g)(1)(i) through (g)(1)(xii) of
this AD are installed on the airplane.
We have revised paragraph (g)(1) of this
AD accordingly.
Conclusion
We reviewed the relevant data,
considered 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 minor changes:
• Are consistent with the intent that
was proposed in the NPRM (80 FR
17000, March 31, 2015) for correcting
the unsafe condition; and
• Do not add any additional burden
upon the public than was already
proposed in the NPRM (80 FR 17000,
March 31, 2015).
We also determined that these
changes will not increase the economic
burden on any operator or increase the
scope of this AD.
Related Service Information Under 1
CFR Part 51C
Airbus has issued AOT A52L010–14,
dated September 30, 2014. The service
information describes procedures for an
inspection for and repair of cracking of
certain forward cargo doors. 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.
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Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this AD affects 89
airplanes of U.S. registry.
We also estimate that it will take
about 1 work-hour per product to
comply with the basic requirements of
this AD. The average labor rate is $85
per work-hour. Required parts will cost
$0 per product. Based on these figures,
we estimate the cost of this AD on U.S.
operators to be $7,565, or $85 per
product.
In addition, we estimate that any
necessary follow-on actions will take
about 32 work-hours and require parts
costing $654,850, for a cost of $657,570
per product. We have no way of
determining the number of airplanes
that might need these actions. However,
Airbus has confirmed that out of 260
affected MPN forward cargo doors
already inspected, all were reported
with NIL findings; therefore, we
anticipate that few, if any, airplanes will
require these follow-on 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.
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Authority for This Rulemaking
Title 49 of the United States Code
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I,
section 106, describes the authority of
the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII:
Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more
detail the scope of the Agency’s
authority.
We are issuing this rulemaking under
the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII,
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701:
General requirements.’’ Under that
section, Congress charges the FAA with
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in
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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-2015-0675;
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:
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Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
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2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
the following new airworthiness
directive (AD):
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2015–25–02 Airbus: Amendment 39–18340.
Docket No. FAA–2015–0675; Directorate
Identifier 2014–NM–213–AD.
(a) Effective Date
This AD becomes effective January 26,
2016.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(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, –223F, –243, –243F, –301, –302, –303,
–321, –322, –323, –341, –342, and –343
airplanes, all manufacturer serial numbers,
except those on which Airbus Modification
202702 has been embodied in production.
(2) Airbus Model A340–211, –212, –213,
–311, –312, –313, –541, and –642 airplanes,
all manufacturer serial numbers.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of
America Code 52, Doors.
(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by reports of cracks
at certain frames of the forward cargo door.
We are issuing this AD to detect and correct
cracking at certain frames, which could result
in the loss of structural integrity of the
forward cargo door.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the
compliance times specified, unless already
done.
(g) Inspection and Repair
(1) Within 200 flight cycles after the
effective date of this AD, do a detailed
inspection for cracking of an affected forward
cargo door, having a part number identified
in paragraphs (g)(1)(i) through (g)(1)(xii) of
this AD, at frames 20A, 20B, and 21 areas
located above beam 3, from outside and
inside, in accordance with Airbus Alert
Operators Transmission (AOT) A52L010–14,
dated September 30, 2014, except as required
by paragraph (k) of this AD. A review of
airplane maintenance records is acceptable to
determine if an affected forward cargo door
is installed provided that the part number of
the forward cargo door can be conclusively
determined from that review.
(i) F523–70500–000.
(ii) F523–70500–004.
(iii) F523–70500–006.
(iv) F523–70500–008.
(v) F523–70500–010.
(vi) F523–70500–012.
(vii) F523–70500–014.
(viii) F523–70550–000.
(ix) F523–70550–002.
(x) F523–70550–004.
(xi) F523–70550–008.
(xii) F523–70550–050.
(2) If any crack is found during the
inspection required by paragraph (g)(1) of
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this AD, before further flight, 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).
(h) Definition of Detailed Inspection
For the purposes of this AD, a detailed
inspection is an intensive examination of a
specific item, installation, or assembly to
detect damage, failure, or irregularity.
Available lighting is normally supplemented
with a direct source of good lighting at an
intensity deemed appropriate. Inspection
aids such as a mirror, magnifying lenses, etc.,
may be necessary. Surface cleaning and
elaborate procedures may be required.
(i) Reporting Requirement
Submit a report of the findings (both
positive and negative) of the inspection
required by paragraph (g)(1) of this AD to
Serge KIYMAZ, Structure Engineer, Structure
Engineering—SEES1 CUSTOMER SERVICES,
Phone: +33(0)5 82 05 10 33, Fax: +33(0)5 61
93 36 14, email: serge.kiymaz@airbus.com, at
the applicable time specified in paragraph
(i)(1) or (i)(2) of this AD. The report must
include the information identified in Airbus
AOT A52L010–14, dated September 30,
2014.
(1) If the inspection was done on or after
the effective date of this AD: Submit the
report within 30 days after the inspection.
(2) If the inspection was done before the
effective date of this AD: Submit the report
within 30 days after the effective date of this
AD.
(j) Parts Installation Limitation
As of the effective date of this AD,
installation of a forward cargo door having
any part number specified in paragraphs
(g)(1)(i) through (g)(1)(xii) of this AD is
permitted on any airplane, provided that
prior to installation, the door is inspected
and, depending on the findings, corrected, in
accordance with Airbus AOT A52L010–14,
dated September 30, 2014, except as required
by paragraph (k) of this AD.
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(k) Exception to the Service Information
On page 1 of Airbus AOT A52L010–14,
dated September 30, 2014, at section ‘‘2.
Referenced Documentation,’’ ‘‘Ref. 5’’
specifies page block ‘‘PB.801,’’ which is
incorrect. This page block should be
‘‘PB.401’’ instead.
(l) Other FAA AD Provisions
The following provisions also apply to this
AD:
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs): The Manager, International
Branch, ANM–116, Transport Airplane
Directorate, FAA, has the authority to
approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested
using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19.
In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your
request to your principal inspector or local
Flight Standards District Office, as
appropriate. If sending information directly
to the International Branch, send it to ATTN:
Vladimir Ulyanov, Aerospace Engineer,
International Branch, ANM 116, Transport
Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind
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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.
(m) Related Information
Refer to Mandatory Continuing
Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA
Airworthiness Directive 2014–0228, dated
October 20, 2014, for related information.
This MCAI may be found in the AD docket
on the Internet at https://www.regulations.
gov/#!documentDetail;D=FAA-2015-06750002.
(n) Material Incorporated by Reference
(1) The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
(IBR) of the service information listed in this
paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR
part 51.
(2) You must use this service information
as applicable to do the actions required by
this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise.
(i) Airbus Alert Operators Transmission
A52L010–14, dated September 30, 2014.
(ii) Reserved.
(3) For service information identified in
this AD, contact Airbus SAS, Airworthiness
Office—EAL, 1 Rond Point Maurice Bellonte,
31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone +33
5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61 93 45 80; email
airworthiness.A330-A340@airbus.com;
Internet https://www.airbus.com.
(4) You may 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.
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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
November 25, 2015.
Michael Kaszycki,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2015-0675; Directorate Identifier 2014-NM-213-AD;
Amendment 39-18340; AD 2015-25-02]
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Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of
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SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
Airbus Model A330-200, -200 Freighter, and -300 series airplanes; and
all Airbus Model A340-200, -300, -500, and -600 series airplanes. This
AD was prompted by reports of cracks at certain frames of the forward
cargo door. This AD requires a detailed inspection for cracking of
certain forward cargo doors, and repair if necessary. We are issuing
this AD to detect and correct cracking at certain frames, which could
result in the loss of structural integrity of the forward cargo door.
DATES: This AD becomes effective January 26, 2016.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of January 26,
2016.
ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at https://www.regulations.gov/#!docketDetail;D=FAA-2015-0675; 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-2015-
0675.
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 by adding an AD that would apply to certain Airbus Model A330-
200, -200 Freighter, and -300 series airplanes; and all Airbus Model
A340-200, -300, -500, and -600 series airplanes. The NPRM published in
the Federal Register on March 31, 2015 (80 FR 17000). We are issuing
this AD to detect and correct cracking at certain frames, which could
result in the loss of structural integrity of the forward cargo door.
The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical
Agent for the Member States of the European Union, has issued EASA
Airworthiness Directive 2014-0228, dated October 20, 2014 (referred to
after this as the Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or
``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for certain Airbus Model
A330-200, -200 Freighter, and -300 series airplanes; and all Airbus
Model A340-200, -300, -500, and -600 series airplanes. The MCAI states:
An A330 aeroplane operator reported recently cases of crack
findings on two different aeroplanes, at frame 20A and at frame 20B
close to beam 3 of the forward cargo door. The first finding was
detected during scheduled maintenance, while the second one was
found during an inspection prompted by the first finding. Subsequent
analyses of these cracks identified that the first crack initiated
at frame 20B, which is the first primary load path, leading to
excessive loads at frame 20A and consequent cracking. Nevertheless,
on the other aeroplane, a crack was detected on frame 20A only.
Rupture of both frames 20A and 20B could lead to frame 21 failure
after a limited number of flight cycles (FC).
This condition, if not detected and corrected, may potentially
result in the loss of structural integrity of the forward cargo
door, which could ultimately jeopardise the aeroplane's safe flight.
Prompted by these findings, Airbus issued Alert Operators
Transmission (AOT) A52L010-14 to provide instructions for a one-time
inspection of frames 20A, 20B and 21 in the area of beam 3, until
the half pitch between beam 2 and beam 3.
For the reasons described above, this [EASA] AD requires
identification of the Part Number (P/N) of the affected forward
cargo doors, a one-time detailed inspection (DET) of each affected
door and, depending on findings, accomplishment of applicable
corrective action(s) [contacting Airbus].
This [EASA] AD is considered to be an interim action and further
AD action may follow.
Required actions also include sending inspection results to Airbus.
You may examine the MCAI in the AD docket on the Internet at https://www.regulations.gov/#!documentDetail;D=FAA-2015-0675-0002.
Correction for Service Information Typo
On page 1 of Airbus AOT A52L010-14, dated September 30, 2014, at
section ``2. Referenced Documentation,'' ``Ref. 5'' specifies page
block ``PB.801,'' which is incorrect. This page block should be
``PB.401'' instead. We have added new paragraph (k) to this AD to
account for this correction, and have redesignated subsequent
paragraphs.
Comments
We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing
this AD. The following presents the comments received on the NPRM (80
FR 17000, March 31, 2015) and the FAA's response to each comment.
Request To Revise Part Number List Sequencing
American Airlines (AA) requested that we revise the proposed AD (80
FR 17000, March 31, 2015) by swapping the part numbers listed in
paragraphs (g)(1)(ii) and (g)(1)(x) of the proposed AD to maintain
alphanumeric order. American Airlines reasoned that the flow of the
list is confusing.
We agree to revise paragraphs (g)(1)(ii) and (g)(1)(x) of this AD
for the reasons requested by American Airlines.
Request for Justification
AA asked whether a root cause has been determined that justifies
the proposed inspection threshold. AA noted that paragraph (g)(1) of
the proposed AD (80 FR 17000, March 31, 2015) proposed that inspections
on all affected doors be completed within 200 flight cycles from the
effective date of the AD. AA further noted from Airbus AOT A52L010-14,
dated September 30,
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2014, that the service events that led to the issuance of this
inspection occurred on airplanes with 16,170 and 16,556 total
accumulated flight cycles. Following release of Airbus AOT A52L010-14,
dated September 30, 2014, AA reported that it completed four
inspections in accordance with Airbus AOT A52L010-14, dated September
30, 2014, with no findings, and those inspected airplanes had
accumulated 8,849 to 9,093 total flight cycles.
We infer that AA considers the proposed compliance times to be
unjustifiably short. We disagree to revise the compliance times in this
AD. At the time of issuance of EASA AD 2014-0228, dated October 20,
2014, it had been determined that fatigue calculations were showing low
life factors at frame C20B. After a failure of frame C20B, the edge
member C20A would be overloaded and could potentially fail within 800
flight cycles, according to damage tolerance calculations. The failure
of the tow frame would be catastrophic. Therefore the decision was made
to mandate a one-time inspection with a compliance time of within 200
flight cycles after the effective date of this AD, which corresponds to
the compliance time specified in EASA AD 2014-0228, dated October 20,
2014. We have made no changes to this AD in this regard.
Request for Credit for Reporting
AA requested that we revise paragraph (i)(2) of the proposed AD (80
FR 17000, March 31, 2015) to allow credit for reporting that has
already been accomplished before the effective date of this AD. AA
explained that the proposed AD would require operators to submit a
report within 30 days after the AD effective date if the inspection was
done before the effective date of the AD. AA reasoned that this does
not allow for credit to be taken for reports that were submitted in
accordance with Airbus AOT A52L010-14, dated September 30, 2014, prior
to the AD effective date. AA requested that paragraph (i)(2) of the
proposed AD state, ``[i]f the inspection was done before the effective
date of this AD: Submit the report within 30 days after the effective
date of this AD, unless the inspection report was previously
submitted.''
We agree to allow credit for reporting that has already been
accomplished before the effective date of this AD. The compliance time
in paragraph (i)(2) of this AD is within 30 days after the effective
date of this AD. Reports submitted before that compliance time,
including those submitted before the effective date of this AD (as
specified in paragraph (f) of this AD), are acceptable for compliance
with paragraph (i)(2) of this AD. We have made no changes to this AD in
this regard.
Request To Revise Applicability
Delta requested that we limit the applicability of the proposed AD
to airplanes equipped with any of the forward cargo doors with the
manufacturer part numbers (MPNs) listed in paragraphs (g)(1)(i) through
(g)(1)(xii) of the proposed AD. Delta noted that paragraphs (c)(1) and
(c)(2) of the proposed AD would apply to the identified airplane
models, unless Modification 202702 had been embodied in production on
certain airplanes.
Delta stated it had requested clarification from Airbus about the
relationship between the MPNs identified in paragraphs (g)(1)(i)
through (g)(1)(xii) of the proposed AD and airplanes in the pre-Mod
50528 configuration, as specified in Airbus AOT A52L010-14, dated
September 30, 2014. According to Delta, Airbus confirmed via Airbus
Message 80036162, dated April 1, 2015, that because cargo doors are
components and can be swapped during in-service life, Airbus had
intentionally extended the affected airplanes for the required
inspections to include pre-Mod 202702 airplanes that may have affected
doors. Delta then reasoned that since operators can track the
modification status only by the individual airplane, the applicability
should be written to include the MPNs to ensure that operators
understand which airplanes are affected by the AD.
We disagree with the request to limit the applicability of this AD
(paragraph (c) of this AD) to airplanes having the MPNs identified in
paragraphs (g)(1)(i) through (g)(1)(xii) of this AD. The ``Parts
Installation Prohibition'' specified in paragraph (j) of this AD
applies to all airplanes identified in the paragraph (c) of this AD to
ensure the affected MPNs are not installed on those airplanes. However,
the inspection required by paragraph (g) of this AD is limited to
airplanes having the affected MPNs. We have therefore made no changes
to this AD in this regard.
Request To Revise Cost
Delta requested that we revise the ``Costs of Compliance''
paragraph in the NPRM (80 FR 17000, March 31, 2015) to state,
``However, Airbus has confirmed that out of qty (260) affected MPN Fwd
cargo doors inspected, all were reported with NIL [no findings]
findings.'' Delta agreed that there is no way of determining the number
of aircraft that might need the corrective actions for inspection
findings, but added that the compliance window of 200 flight cycles for
the inspection is a fairly short compliance window and may likely need
to be accomplished in a line environment. Delta expressed that it may
be prudent to communicate to operators that out of a quantity of 260
forward cargo doors already inspected, there have been NIL findings (as
noted in Airbus Message 80036162, dated April 1, 2015).
We agree with Delta's request and have revised the ``Costs of
Compliance'' paragraph accordingly in this final rule.
Request for Records Review
Delta requested that we revise paragraph (g)(1) of the proposed AD
(80 FR 17000, March 31, 2015) to allow for a records review if the part
number can be conclusively determined from that review. Delta reasoned
that without this provision, the operators may consider a physical
review of each forward cargo door to be required.
For the reason stated by Delta, we agree to allow for a review of
airplane maintenance records to verify whether cargo doors with part
numbers listed in paragraphs (g)(1)(i) through (g)(1)(xii) of this AD
are installed on the airplane. We have revised paragraph (g)(1) of this
AD accordingly.
Conclusion
We reviewed the relevant data, considered 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 minor changes:
Are consistent with the intent that was proposed in the
NPRM (80 FR 17000, March 31, 2015) for correcting the unsafe condition;
and
Do not add any additional burden upon the public than was
already proposed in the NPRM (80 FR 17000, March 31, 2015).
We also determined that these changes will not increase the
economic burden on any operator or increase the scope of this AD.
Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51C
Airbus has issued AOT A52L010-14, dated September 30, 2014. The
service information describes procedures for an inspection for and
repair of cracking of certain forward cargo doors. 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.
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Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this AD affects 89 airplanes of U.S. registry.
We also estimate that it will take about 1 work-hour per product to
comply with the basic requirements of this AD. The average labor rate
is $85 per work-hour. Required parts will cost $0 per product. Based on
these figures, we estimate the cost of this AD on U.S. operators to be
$7,565, or $85 per product.
In addition, we estimate that any necessary follow-on actions will
take about 32 work-hours and require parts costing $654,850, for a cost
of $657,570 per product. We have no way of determining the number of
airplanes that might need these actions. However, Airbus has confirmed
that out of 260 affected MPN forward cargo doors already inspected, all
were reported with NIL findings; therefore, we anticipate that few, if
any, airplanes will require these follow-on 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-2015-0675; 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
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1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows:
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
Sec. 39.13 [Amended]
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2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness
directive (AD):
2015-25-02 Airbus: Amendment 39-18340. Docket No. FAA-2015-0675;
Directorate Identifier 2014-NM-213-AD.
(a) Effective Date
This AD becomes effective January 26, 2016.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(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, -223F, -243, -243F,
-301, -302, -303, -321, -322, -323, -341, -342, and -343 airplanes,
all manufacturer serial numbers, except those on which Airbus
Modification 202702 has been embodied in production.
(2) Airbus Model A340-211, -212, -213, -311, -312, -313, -541,
and -642 airplanes, all manufacturer serial numbers.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 52, Doors.
(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by reports of cracks at certain frames of
the forward cargo door. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct
cracking at certain frames, which could result in the loss of
structural integrity of the forward cargo door.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified,
unless already done.
(g) Inspection and Repair
(1) Within 200 flight cycles after the effective date of this
AD, do a detailed inspection for cracking of an affected forward
cargo door, having a part number identified in paragraphs (g)(1)(i)
through (g)(1)(xii) of this AD, at frames 20A, 20B, and 21 areas
located above beam 3, from outside and inside, in accordance with
Airbus Alert Operators Transmission (AOT) A52L010-14, dated
September 30, 2014, except as required by paragraph (k) of this AD.
A review of airplane maintenance records is acceptable to determine
if an affected forward cargo door is installed provided that the
part number of the forward cargo door can be conclusively determined
from that review.
(i) F523-70500-000.
(ii) F523-70500-004.
(iii) F523-70500-006.
(iv) F523-70500-008.
(v) F523-70500-010.
(vi) F523-70500-012.
(vii) F523-70500-014.
(viii) F523-70550-000.
(ix) F523-70550-002.
(x) F523-70550-004.
(xi) F523-70550-008.
(xii) F523-70550-050.
(2) If any crack is found during the inspection required by
paragraph (g)(1) of
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this AD, before further flight, 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).
(h) Definition of Detailed Inspection
For the purposes of this AD, a detailed inspection is an
intensive examination of a specific item, installation, or assembly
to detect damage, failure, or irregularity. Available lighting is
normally supplemented with a direct source of good lighting at an
intensity deemed appropriate. Inspection aids such as a mirror,
magnifying lenses, etc., may be necessary. Surface cleaning and
elaborate procedures may be required.
(i) Reporting Requirement
Submit a report of the findings (both positive and negative) of
the inspection required by paragraph (g)(1) of this AD to Serge
KIYMAZ, Structure Engineer, Structure Engineering--SEES1 CUSTOMER
SERVICES, Phone: +33(0)5 82 05 10 33, Fax: +33(0)5 61 93 36 14,
email: serge.kiymaz@airbus.com, at the applicable time specified in
paragraph (i)(1) or (i)(2) of this AD. The report must include the
information identified in Airbus AOT A52L010-14, dated September 30,
2014.
(1) If the inspection was done on or after the effective date of
this AD: Submit the report within 30 days after the inspection.
(2) If the inspection was done before the effective date of this
AD: Submit the report within 30 days after the effective date of
this AD.
(j) Parts Installation Limitation
As of the effective date of this AD, installation of a forward
cargo door having any part number specified in paragraphs (g)(1)(i)
through (g)(1)(xii) of this AD is permitted on any airplane,
provided that prior to installation, the door is inspected and,
depending on the findings, corrected, in accordance with Airbus AOT
A52L010-14, dated September 30, 2014, except as required by
paragraph (k) of this AD.
(k) Exception to the Service Information
On page 1 of Airbus AOT A52L010-14, dated September 30, 2014, at
section ``2. Referenced Documentation,'' ``Ref. 5'' specifies page
block ``PB.801,'' which is incorrect. This page block should be
``PB.401'' instead.
(l) Other FAA AD Provisions
The following provisions also apply to this AD:
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager,
International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA,
has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using
the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR
39.19, send your request to your principal inspector or local Flight
Standards District Office, as appropriate. If sending information
directly to the International Branch, send it to ATTN: Vladimir
Ulyanov, Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, ANM 116,
Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton,
WA 98057-3356; telephone 425-227-1138; fax 425-227-1149. Information
may be emailed to: 9-ANM-116-AMOC-REQUESTS@faa.gov. Before using any
approved AMOC, notify your appropriate principal inspector, or
lacking a principal inspector, the manager of the local flight
standards district office/certificate holding district office. The
AMOC approval letter must specifically reference this AD.
(2) 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.
(m) Related Information
Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information (MCAI)
EASA Airworthiness Directive 2014-0228, dated October 20, 2014, for
related information. This MCAI may be found in the AD docket on the
Internet at https://www.regulations.gov/#!documentDetail;D=FAA-2015-
0675-0002.
(n) Material Incorporated by Reference
(1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the
incorporation by reference (IBR) of the service information listed
in this paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
(2) You must use this service information as applicable to do
the actions required by this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise.
(i) Airbus Alert Operators Transmission A52L010-14, dated
September 30, 2014.
(ii) Reserved.
(3) For service information identified in this AD, contact
Airbus SAS, Airworthiness Office--EAL, 1 Rond Point Maurice
Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96;
fax +33 5 61 93 45 80; email airworthiness.A330-A340@airbus.com;
Internet https://www.airbus.com.
(4) You may view this service information at the FAA, Transport
Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For
information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call
425-227-1221.
(5) You may view this service information that is incorporated
by reference at the National Archives and Records 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 November 25, 2015.
Michael Kaszycki,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
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