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of the local flight standards district office/
certificate holding district office. The AMOC
approval letter must specifically reference
this AD.
(ii) AMOCs approved previously for AD
2010–06–04, Amendment 39–16228 ((75 FR
11428, March 11, 2010); corrected May 4,
2010 (75 FR 23572)); are approved as AMOCs
for the corresponding provisions of this AD.
(2) Contacting the Manufacturer: As of the
effective date of this AD, 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
EASA; or Airbus’s EASA DOA. If approved
by the DOA, the approval must include the
DOA-authorized signature.
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(o) Related Information
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing
Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA
Airworthiness Directive 2013–0136R1, dated
July 30, 2013, for related information. You
may examine the MCAI in the AD docket on
the Internet at https://www.regulations.gov/
#!documentDetail;D=FAA-2014-0648-0002.
(2) Service information identified in this
AD that is not incorporated by reference is
available at the addresses specified in
paragraphs (p)(5) and (p)(6) of this AD.
(p) 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 February 2, 2016.
(i) Airbus Service Bulletin A300–54–0075,
Revision 03, excluding Appendixes 1, 2, 3,
and 5; including Appendix 4; dated March
27, 2013.
(ii) Airbus Service Bulletin A300–54–0081,
dated August 11, 1993.
(iii) Airbus Service Bulletin A300–54–
6015, Revision 03, excluding Appendixes 1,
2, 3, and 5; including Appendix 4; dated
April 11, 2013.
(iv) Airbus Service Bulletin A300–54–
6021, Revision 02, dated May 21, 2008.
(v) Airbus Service Bulletin A310–54–2018,
Revision 03, excluding Appendixes 1, 2, 3,
and 5; including Appendix 4; dated April 11,
2013.
(vi) Airbus Service Bulletin A310–54–
2024, dated August 11, 1993.
(4) The following service information was
approved for IBR on April 15, 2010 ((75 FR
11428, March 11, 2010); corrected May 4,
2010 (75 FR 23572)).
(i) Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin
A300–54–0075, excluding Appendixes 1, 2,
and 3, Revision 02, dated June 26, 2008.
(ii) Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin
A300–54–6015, excluding Appendixes 1, 2,
and 3, Revision 02, dated June 26, 2008.
(iii) Airbus Mandatory Service Bulletin
A310–54–2018, excluding Appendixes 1, 2,
and 3, Revision 02, dated June 26, 2008.
(5) For service information identified in
this AD, contact Airbus SAS, Airworthiness
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Office—EAW, 1 Rond Point Maurice
Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France;
telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61
93 44 51; email account.airworth-eas@
airbus.com; Internet https://www.airbus.com.
(6) 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.
(7) You may view this service information
that is incorporated by reference at the
National Archives and Records
Administration (NARA). For information on
the availability of this material at NARA, call
202–741–6030, or go to: https://
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibrlocations.html.
Issued in Renton, Washington, on
December 8, 2015.
Michael Kaszycki,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
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BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2015–0076; Directorate
Identifier 2013–NM–246–AD; Amendment
39–18350; AD 2015–26–02]
RIN 2120–AA64
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 all
Airbus Model A330–200, A330–200
Freighter, and A330–300 series
airplanes; and Airbus Model A340–200,
A340–300, A340–500, and A340–600
series airplanes. This AD was prompted
by a report that, during a production
flight test, the ram air turbine (RAT) did
not pressurize the green hydraulic
system. For certain airplanes, this AD
requires identification of the part
number, serial number, and standard of
the RAT pump, RAT module, RAT
actuator, and RAT lower gearbox
assembly; replacement of the balance
weight screw, modification of the
actuator coil spring, modification of the
actuator, an inspection of the anti-stall
valve for correct installation in the RAT
pump housing; and corrective actions if
necessary. For certain other airplanes,
this AD requires re-identification or
replacement of the RAT module. We are
issuing this AD to prevent loss of the
SUMMARY:
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impeller function and RAT pump
pressurization capability, which, if
preceded by a total engine flame-out,
could result in the loss of control of the
airplane.
DATES: This AD becomes effective
February 2, 2016.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of certain publications listed in this AD
as of February 2, 2016.
ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD
docket on the Internet at https://
www.regulations.gov/
#!docketDetail;D=FAA-2015-0076; 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 Airbus service information
identified in this final rule, 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.A330A340@
airbus.com; Internet https://
www.airbus.com. For Hamilton
Sundstrand service information
identified in this AD, contact Hamilton
Sundstrand, Technical Publications,
Mail Stop 302–9, 4747 Harrison
Avenue, P.O. Box 7002, Rockford, IL
61125–7002; telephone 860–654–3575;
fax 860–998–4564; email
tech.solutions@hs.utc.com; Internet
https://www.hamiltonsundstrand.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–
0076.
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 all Airbus Model A330–200,
A330–200 Freighter, and A330–300
series airplanes; and Airbus Model
A340–200, A340–300, A340–500, and
A340–600 series airplanes. The NPRM
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published in the Federal Register on
January 23, 2015 (80 FR 3513).
The European Aviation Safety Agency
(EASA), which is the Technical Agent
for the Member States of the European
Union, has issued EASA Airworthiness
Directive 2013–0274, dated November
15, 2013 (referred to after this as the
Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness
Information, or ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct
an unsafe condition for all Airbus
Model A330–200, A330–200 Freighter,
and A330–300 series airplanes; and
Airbus Model A340–200, A340–300,
A340–500, and A340–600 series
airplanes. The MCAI states:
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During a production flight test of an A330–
300 aeroplane, the Ram Air Turbine (RAT)
did not pressurize the green hydraulic
system. Investigation revealed that the
impeller drive (hex) shaft had a reduced
length of engagement with the pump drive
shaft. This caused the impeller drive shaft to
disengage from the pump and disconnect the
impeller. It was determined that the
disconnection was the result of internal hex
dimensions on the pump impeller shaft,
which had been changed in a manufacturing
drawing. From the investigation analysis, it
was possible to identify a list of affected
parts.
This condition, if not detected and
corrected, could lead to the loss of impeller
function and RAT pump pressurization
capability, possibly resulting, in case of total
engine flame out, to the loss of control of the
aeroplane.
To address this unsafe condition, a new
design RAT pump shaft has been developed
with a decreased hexagonal shaft housing
depth, which increases the hexagonal drive
shaft engagement in the impeller shaft to
carry the impeller torque. Airbus issued
Service Bulletin (SB) A330–29–3122, SB
A340–29–4093 and SB A340–29–5021 to
provide instructions for in-service
replacement of the affected RAT hydraulic
pumps, or re-identification of the RAT pump
and complete RAT module, as applicable.
For the reasons described above, this
[EASA] AD requires identification and
replacement [modification] or reidentification of all affected RAT hydraulic
pumps on A330 and A340–200/300
aeroplanes, and replacement [modification]
of all affected RAT modules on A340–500/600 aeroplanes.
For affected pumps, the required actions
also include concurrent actions, as
applicable, including replacement of the
balance weight screw, modification of
the actuator coil spring, modification of
the actuator, an inspection of the antistall valve for correct installation in the
RAT pump housing and re-installation
if necessary. For affected pumps,
corrective actions include replacement
of the RAT hydraulic pump, and reidentification of the part number of the
RAT module. You may examine the
MCAI in the AD docket on the Internet
at https://www.regulations.gov/
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Comments
We gave the public the opportunity to
participate in developing this AD. The
following presents the comments
received on the NPRM (80 FR 3513,
January 15, 2015) and the FAA’s
response to each comment.
One commenter, Joseph P. Evans,
supported the NPRM (80 FR 3513,
January 15, 2015).
Request To Include Optional Actions in
Paragraphs (h) and (j) of the Proposed
AD (80 FR 3513, January 15, 2015)
Delta Airlines (DAL) requested that
paragraph (h) of the Proposed AD (80 FR
3513, January 15, 2015) be revised to
include an option for operators to
concurrently do the actions described in
Airbus Service Bulletin A330–29–3126,
dated June 12, 2014, which refers to
Hamilton Sundstrand Service Bulletin
ERPS06M–29–21, dated May 27, 2014,
when doing any corrective actions
required by paragraph (h) of the
proposed AD. Based upon its requested
revision to paragraph (h) of the
proposed AD, DAL also requested that
paragraph (j) of the proposed AD be
revised to include a statement that if an
operator did the optional concurrent
actions specified in Airbus Service
Bulletin A330–29–3126, dated June 12,
2014, the RAT module should be reidentified using the instructions in that
service information.
We agree with the commenter’s
request to include an option for the
reasons provided by the commenter.
The actions described in Airbus Service
Bulletin A330–29–3126, dated June 12,
2014, include concurrently doing the
actions specified in paragraphs (h) and
(j) of this AD. For similar reasons, we
have also included options for operators
to do the actions in Airbus Service
Bulletin A340–29–4097, dated June 12,
2014; and Airbus Service Bulletin
A340–29–5025, dated June 16, 2014; as
applicable.
We have included a new paragraph
(k) in this AD to allow operators the
option to do the actions in Airbus
Service Bulletin A330–29–3126, dated
June 12, 2014; and Airbus Service
Bulletin A340–29–4097, dated June 12,
2014, and re-designated the subsequent
paragraphs accordingly. Paragraph (l) of
this AD has been revised to include the
option for operators to do the actions
described in Airbus Service Bulletin
A340–29–5025, dated June 16, 2014, for
the Model A340–541 and A340–642
series airplanes.
If operators do the optional actions,
the RAT actuators will be modified to
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the current standards and the RAT
modules re-identified with the current
part numbers. The service information
for the optional actions specified in
paragraph (k) of this AD states that the
actions in the service information
required by paragraphs (g), (h), and (j)
of this AD, as applicable, should be
done concurrently, as described below.
• Airbus Service Bulletin A330–29–
3126, dated June 12, 2014, specifies that
the actions in Airbus Service Bulletin
A330–29–3122, dated October 25, 2012,
be done concurrently.
• Airbus Service Bulletin A340–29–
4097, dated June 12, 2014, specifies that
the actions in Airbus Service Bulletin
A340–29–4093, dated October 25, 2012,
be done concurrently.
The service information for the
optional actions specified in paragraph
(l) of this AD states that the actions in
the service information required by
paragraph (l) of this AD should be done
concurrently, as described as follows:
Airbus Service Bulletin A340–29–5025,
dated June 16, 2014, specifies that the
actions in Airbus Service Bulletin
A340–29–5021, dated October 2, 2012,
be done concurrently.
Request To Correct an Error in
Referenced Vendor Service Information
Delta requested that the reference to
Hamilton Sundstrand Service Bulletin
ERPS06M–29–19 in paragraph (i) of the
proposed AD (80 FR 3513, January 15,
2015) be changed to Hamilton
Sundstrand Service Bulletin ERPS06M–
29–13. Delta noted that Airbus Service
Bulletin A330–29–3122, dated October
25, 2012, references Hamilton
Sundstrand Service Bulletin ERPS06M–
29–13.
We agree that the reference to
Hamilton Sundstrand Service Bulletin
ERPS06M–29–19 in paragraph (i) of the
proposed AD (80 FR 3513, January 15,
2015) was incorrect. We inadvertently
referred to Hamilton Sundstrand Service
Bulletin ERPS06M–29–19, and we
should have referred to Hamilton
Sundstrand Service Bulletin ERPS06M–
29–13. We have revised paragraph (i) of
this AD to provide the correct reference,
which is Hamilton Sundstrand Service
Bulletin ERPS06M–29–13.
In the preamble of Airbus Service
Bulletin A330–29–3122, dated October
25, 2012, there are two incorrect
references to the Hamilton Sundstrand
service information. The references
incorrectly specify Hamilton
Sundstrand Service Bulletin
‘‘EPRPS06M–29–13.’’ The first ‘‘P’’ in
the citation should have been omitted.
The correct reference is ‘‘ERPS06M–29–
13.’’ As previously stated, we have
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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 3513,
January 15, 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 3513,
January 15, 2015).
We also determined that these
changes will not increase the economic
burden on any operator or increase the
scope of this AD.
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revised paragraph (i) of this AD to
address this issue.
have access to it through their normal
course of business or by the means
identified in the ADDRESSES section.
on a substantial number of small entities
under the criteria of the Regulatory
Flexibility Act.
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this AD affects 66
airplanes of U.S. registry.
We also estimate that it will take
about 14 work-hours per product to
comply with the 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 $78,540, or $1,190 per
product.
In addition, we estimate that any
necessary follow-on actions will take
about 18 work-hours and require parts
costing up to $427,301, for a cost of
$428,831 per product. We have no way
of determining the number of aircraft
that might need this action.
Examining the AD Docket
Related Service Information Under 1
CFR Part 51
Airbus has issued the following
service information. This service
information describes procedures for
identifying the part number, serial
number, and standard of the RAT pump,
RAT module, RAT actuator, and RAT
lower gearbox assembly; replacing the
balance weight screw, modifying the
actuator coil spring, modifying the
actuator, and doing an inspection of the
anti-stall valve for correct installation;
and re-identifying the part numbers of
the RAT hydraulic pump and RAT
module.
• Airbus Service Bulletin A330–29–
3122, dated October 25, 2012.
• Airbus Service Bulletin A340–29–
4093, dated October 25, 2012.
Airbus also issued Service Bulletin
A330–29–3126, dated June 12, 2104;
and Service Bulletin A340–29–4097,
dated June 12, 2104, which describe
procedures for identifying the part
number and serial number of the RAT
actuator; modifying the RAT actuators;
and re-identifying the part numbers of
the RAT module.
Airbus has also issued Service
Bulletin A340–29–5021, dated October
2, 2012; and Service Bulletin A340–29–
5025, dated June 16, 2014, which
describe procedures for identifying the
part number and serial number of the
RAT actuator, modifying the RAT
actuators; and re-identifying the part
numbers of the RAT module.
Hamilton Sundstrand has issued
Service Bulletin ERPS06M–29–19, dated
August 6, 2012, which identifies the
serial numbers of the suspect hydraulic
pump.
This service information is reasonably
available because the interested parties
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Authority for This Rulemaking
Title 49 of the United States Code
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I,
section 106, describes the authority of
the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII:
Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more
detail the scope of the Agency’s
authority.
We are issuing this rulemaking under
the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII,
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701:
General requirements.’’ Under that
section, Congress charges the FAA with
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in
air commerce by prescribing regulations
for practices, methods, and procedures
the Administrator finds necessary for
safety in air commerce. This regulation
is within the scope of that authority
because it addresses an unsafe condition
that is likely to exist or develop on
products identified in this rulemaking
action.
Regulatory Findings
We determined that this AD will not
have federalism implications under
Executive Order 13132. This AD will
not have a substantial direct effect on
the States, on the relationship between
the national government and the States,
or on the distribution of power and
responsibilities among the various
levels of government.
For the reasons discussed above, I
certify that this AD:
1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory
action’’ under Executive Order 12866;
2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures
(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979);
3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in
Alaska; and
4. Will not have a significant
economic impact, positive or negative,
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You may examine the AD docket on
the Internet at https://
www.regulations.gov/
#!docketDetail;D=FAA-2015-0076; 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.
§ 39.13
[Amended]
2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
the following new airworthiness
directive (AD):
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2015–26–02 Airbus Amendment 39–18350.
Docket No. FAA–2015–0076; Directorate
Identifier 2013–NM–246–AD.
(a) Effective Date
This AD becomes effective February 2,
2016.
(b) Affected ADs
This AD affects AD 2012–21–19,
Amendment 39–17235 (77 FR 65812, October
31, 2012); and AD 2012–21–20, Amendment
39–17236 (77 FR 65799, October 31, 2012).
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to all Airbus airplanes,
certificated in any category, identified in
paragraphs (c)(1) and (c)(2) of this AD, all
manufacturer serial numbers.
(1) Model A330–201, –202, –203, –223,
–223F, –243, –243F, –301, –302, –303, –321,
–322, –323, –341, –342, and –343 airplanes.
(2) Model A340–211, –212, –213, –311,
–312, –313, –541, and –642 airplanes.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of
America Code 29, Hydraulic Power.
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(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by a report that,
during a production flight test, the ram air
turbine (RAT) did not pressurize the green
hydraulic system. We are issuing this AD to
prevent loss of the impeller function and
RAT pump pressurization capability, which,
if preceded by a total engine flame-out, could
result in the loss of control of the airplane.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the
compliance times specified, unless already
done.
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(g) Identification of RAT Components
For Airbus Model A330–201, –202, –203,
–223, –223F, –243, –243F, –301, –302, –303,
–321, –322, –323, –341, –342, and –343
airplanes; and Model A340–211, –212, –213,
–311, –312, and –313 airplanes: Except as
provided by paragraph (i) of this AD, within
36 months after the effective date of this AD,
identify the part number, serial number, and
standard (through the mod-dots) of the RAT
pump, RAT module, RAT actuator, and RAT
lower gearbox assembly, in accordance with
the Accomplishment Instructions of the
applicable Airbus service information
specified in paragraphs (g)(1) and (g)(2) of
this AD. A review of airplane maintenance
records is acceptable in lieu of this
identification if the part number, serial
number, and standard can be conclusively
determined from that review.
(1) For Airbus Model A330–201, –202,
–203, –223, –223F, –243, –243F, –301, –302,
–303, –321, –322, –323, –341, –342, and –343
airplanes: Airbus Service Bulletin A330–29–
3122, dated October 25, 2012.
(2) For Airbus Model A340–211, –212,
–213, –311, –312, and –313 airplanes: Airbus
Service Bulletin A340–29–4093, dated
October 25, 2012.
(h) Corrective and Concurrent Actions
If the serial number of the RAT hydraulic
pump is included in table 7, ‘‘Suspect
Hydraulic Pump Serial Numbers,’’ of
Hamilton Sundstrand Service Bulletin
ERPS06M–29–19, dated August 6, 2012:
Within 36 months after the effective date of
this AD, do all applicable corrective actions,
in accordance with the Accomplishment
Instructions of the applicable Airbus service
information specified in paragraphs (g)(1)
and (g)(2) of this AD. Prior to or concurrently
with doing the corrective actions required by
this paragraph, do the actions specified in
paragraphs (h)(1) through (h)(4) of this AD,
in accordance with the Accomplishment
Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A330–
29–3122, dated October 25, 2012 (for Model
A330–200, –200 Freighter, and –300 series
airplanes); or Airbus Service Bulletin A340–
29–4093, dated October 25, 2012 (for Airbus
Model A340–211, –212, –213, –311, –312,
and –313 airplanes).
(1) Replace the balance weight screw.
(2) Modify the actuator coil spring.
(3) Modify the actuator.
(4) Do a general visual inspection of the
anti-stall valve for correct installation in the
RAT pump housing, and if any incorrect
installation is found, before further flight,
correctly install the anti-stall valve.
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(i) Exception to Service Information
Specifications
Airbus Service Bulletin A330–29–3122,
dated October 25, 2012 (for Model A330–200,
–200 Freighter, and –300 series airplanes),
refers to Hamilton Sundstrand Service
Bulletin ‘‘EPRPS06M–29–13’’ as an
additional source of guidance for doing
certain actions required by paragraph (h) of
this AD. The first ‘‘P’’ in the citation should
have been omitted; the correct reference is to
Hamilton Sundstrand Service Bulletin
‘‘ERPS06M–29–13.’’
(j) Re-Identification of Part Numbers
If the serial number of the RAT hydraulic
pump is not included in table 7, ‘‘Suspect
Hydraulic Pump Serial Numbers,’’ of
Hamilton Sundstrand Service Bulletin
ERPS06M–29–19, dated August 6, 2012:
Within 36 months after the effective date of
this AD, re-identify the part numbers of the
RAT hydraulic pump and RAT module, in
accordance with the Accomplishment
Instructions of the applicable Airbus service
information specified in paragraphs (g)(1)
and (g)(2) of this AD.
(k) Service Information for Optional Actions
Accomplishment of the actions required by
paragraphs (g), (h), and (j) of this AD, in
accordance with the Accomplishment
Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A330–
29–3126, dated June 12, 2014; or Airbus
Service Bulletin A340–29–4097, dated June
12, 2014, as applicable, constitutes
compliance with the requirements of
paragraphs (g), (h), and (j) of this AD.
(l) RAT Module Replacement (Modification)
For Airbus Model A340–541 and –642
airplanes having RAT module part number
(P/N) 772722D, 772722E, 772722F, or
772722G: Within 36 months after the
effective date of this AD, replace (modify) the
RAT module, in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus
Service Bulletin A340–29–5021, dated
October 2, 2012. As an option,
accomplishment of the RAT module
replacement (modification), in accordance
with the Accomplishment Instructions of
Airbus Service Bulletin A340–29–5025,
dated June 16, 2014, constitutes compliance
with the requirement of this paragraph.
(m) Exception to Paragraphs (g), (h), and (j)
of This AD
The actions required by paragraphs (g), (h),
and (j) of this AD are not required for
airplanes on which Airbus Modification
202537 was embodied in production,
provided it can be determined that, since the
airplane’s first flight, no RAT hydraulic
pump or RAT module having a part number
identified in paragraph (n) of this AD is
installed on that airplane.
(n) Terminating Action for Certain
Requirements of Other ADs
(1) For Airbus Model A330–201, –202,
–203, –223, –223F, –243, –243F, –301, –302,
–303, –321, –322, –323, –341, –342, and –343
airplanes; and A340–211, –212, –213, –311,
–312, and –313 airplanes: Accomplishment
of the actions required by paragraphs (g), (h),
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and (j) of this AD constitutes compliance
with the requirements of paragraphs (g)(1)
and (g)(2) of AD 2012–21–19, Amendment
39–17235 (77 FR 65812, October 31, 2012);
and paragraphs (g)(1) and (g)(2) of AD 2012–
21–20, Amendment 39–17236 (77 FR 65799,
October 31, 2012).
(2) For Airbus Model A340–541 and –642
airplanes: Accomplishment of the actions
required by paragraph (l) of this AD
constitutes compliance with the
requirements of paragraphs (h)(1) and (h)(2)
of AD 2012–21–20, Amendment 39–17236
(77 FR 65799, October 31, 2012).
(o) Parts Installation Prohibition
(1) For Airbus Model A330–201, –202,
–203, –223, –223F, –243, –243F, –301, –302,
–303, –321, –322, –323, –341, –342, and –343
airplanes; and A340–211, –212, –213, –311,
–312, and –313 airplanes: After modification
of the RAT module as required by paragraph
(h) of this AD, no person may install any
complete RAT module having a part number
identified in paragraph (o)(1)(i) of this AD, or
any RAT hydraulic pump having the part
number identified in paragraph (o)(1)(ii) of
this AD, on any airplane.
(i) RAT module P/N 766351, 768084,
770379, 770952, 770952A, 770952B,
1702934, 1702934A, or 1702934B.
(ii) RAT hydraulic pump P/N 5909522
(Parker P/N 4207902).
(2) For Airbus Model A340–541 and –642
airplanes: After modification of the RAT
module as required by paragraph (l) of this
AD, no person may install any complete RAT
module having P/N 772722D, 772722E,
772722F, or 772722G, on any airplane.
(p) 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 European Aviation Safety Agency
(EASA); or Airbus’s EASA Design
Organization Approval (DOA). If approved by
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
(q) Related Information
Federal Energy Regulatory
Commission
Refer to Mandatory Continuing
Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA
Airworthiness Directive 2013–0274, dated
November 15, 2013, for related information.
This MCAI may be found in the AD docket
on the Internet at https://
www.regulations.gov/#!documentDetail;
D=FAA-2015-0076-0003.
(r) Material Incorporated by Reference
jstallworth on DSK7TPTVN1PROD with RULES
(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 Service Bulletin A330–29–3122,
dated October 25, 2012.
(ii) Airbus Service Bulletin A330–29–3126,
dated June 12, 2014.
(iii) Airbus Service Bulletin A340–29–
4093, dated October 25, 2012.
(iv) Airbus Service Bulletin A340–29–
4097, dated June 12, 2014.
(v) Airbus Service Bulletin A340–29–5021,
dated October 2, 2012.
(vi) Airbus Service Bulletin A340–29–
5025, dated June 16, 2014.
(vii) Hamilton Sundstrand Service Bulletin
ERPS06M–29–19, dated August 6, 2012.
(3) For Airbus 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.A330A340@airbus.com;
Internet https://www.airbus.com.
(4) For Hamilton Sundstrand service
information identified in this AD, contact
Hamilton Sundstrand, Technical
Publications, Mail Stop 302–9, 4747 Harrison
Avenue, P.O. Box 7002, Rockford, IL 61125–
7002; telephone 860–654–3575; fax 860–998–
4564; email tech.solutions@hs.utc.com;
Internet https://
www.hamiltonsundstrand.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
December 9, 2015.
Michael Kaszycki,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
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[RM16–4–000; Order No. 820]
Delegation of Authority for FERC Form
No. 552
Federal Energy Regulatory
Commission, Energy.
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
The Federal Energy
Regulatory Commission (Commission) is
amending its regulations governing
delegations of authority to the Director
of the Office of Enforcement. The
amendment will provide clarity and
consistency regarding the authority
delegated to the Office of Enforcement.
DATES: This rule will become effective
January 28, 2016.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Laura Vallance, Office of Enforcement,
888 First Street NE., Washington, DC
20426, 202–502–8395, Laura.vallance@
ferc.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
SUMMARY:
Order No. 820
Final Rule
(Issued December 22, 2015)
1. The Federal Energy Regulatory
Commission (Commission) is amending
its regulations governing delegations of
authority to the Director of the Office of
Enforcement.1 These amendments will
provide clarity and consistency
regarding the authority delegated to the
Office of Enforcement, by expressly
delegating that office authority over
FERC Form No. 552.2
I. Background
2. The Commission has broad
statutory authority to perform acts and
make rules that are necessary or
appropriate to carry out its statutory
function.3 This includes the delegation
of its statutory authority to staff
members on routine matters, ‘‘which in
many cases represent nothing more than
a ministerial judgment by the office
1 18
CFR 375.311 (2015).
Provisions of Section 23 of the
Natural Gas Act, Order No. 704, FERC Stats. & Regs.
¶ 31,260 (2007), order on reh’g, Order No. 704–A,
FERC Stats. & Regs. ¶ 31,275, order dismissing reh’g
and clarification, Order No. 704–B, 125 FERC ¶
61,302 (2008), order granting clarification, Order
No. 704–C, 131 FERC ¶ 61,246 (2010).
3 See Regulations Delegating Authority, Order No.
492, FERC Stats. & Regs. ¶ 30,814, at 31,117 & n.2
(1988) (citing 16 U.S.C. 825h (Federal Power Act),
15 U.S.C. 717o (Natural Gas Act), and 15 U.S.C.
3411 (Natural Gas Policy Act of 1978)).
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director concerning procedural
matters,’’ to allow the Commission to
focus on more complex and
controversial tasks.4 The Commission
has delegated certain of its authority in
a series of orders beginning in 1978.5
3. In 2007, the Commission issued
Order No. 704, which created FERC
Form No. 552. FERC Form No. 552,
Annual Report of Natural Gas
Transactions, collects transactional
information from natural gas market
participants. FERC Form No. 552 is
codified in section 260.401 of the
Commission’s regulations.6
II. Discussion
4. Part 375, Subpart C, of the
Commission’s rules and regulations sets
our delegations of authority to the
various office directors, such as the
Director of the Office of Enforcement.
Section 375.311 specifically includes
delegations of authority to the Director
of the Office of Enforcement. Section
375.311(r) includes the authority to
deny or grant, in whole or in part,
motions of extensions of time to file, or
requests for the waiver of the
requirements of the Form Nos, 1, 1–F,
2, 2–A and 6, the Form 60, 61, 730 and
Electric Quarterly Reports.7 Section
375.311 (s) includes the authority to
provide notification if any of the above
filings fails to comply with the
applicable statutory requirements, and
with all applicable Commission rules,
regulations, and orders for which a
waiver has not been granted, or, when
appropriate, notify a party that a
submission is acceptable.8
4 See J.R. Ferguson and Assoc., 20 FERC ¶ 61,132
at p. 61,291 (1982) (footnote omitted).
5 Existing delegations of authority were
promulgated in a series of rulemakings initiated in
1978. See Delegations to Various Office Directors of
Certain Commission Authority, FERC Stats. & Regs.
¶ 30,016 (1978); Chief Accountant, et al.,
Delegation of Authority; Final Regulation, Order
No. 38, FERC Stats. & Regs. ¶ 30,068 (1979), reh’g
denied, 8 FERC ¶61,299 (1979); Delegation of the
Commission’s Authority to the Directors of Office of
Electric Power Regulation, Office of the Chief
Accountant, and Office of Pipeline and Producer
Regulation, Order No. 147, FERC Stats. & Regs. ¶
30,259 (1981); Delegation of Authority, Order No.
224, FERC Stats. & Regs. ¶ 30,356 (1982);
Regulations Delegating Authority, Order No. 492,
FERC Stats. & Regs. ¶ 30,814 (1988); Streamlining
Commission Procedures for Review of Staff Action,
Order No. 530, FERC Stats. & Regs. ¶ 30,906 (1990),
reh’g denied, Order No. 530–A, FERC Stats. & Regs.
¶ 30,914 (1991); Delegation of Authority to the
Secretary, the Director of the Office of Electric
Power Regulation, and the General Counsel, Order
No. 585, FERC Stats. & Regs. ¶ 31,030 (1995);
Delegation of Authority, Order No. 613, FERC Stats.
& Regs. ¶ 31,087 (1999); Delegation of Authority,
Order No. 632, FERC Stats. & Regs. ¶ 31,143 (2003);
Chief Accountant Delegations, Order No. 721, FERC
Stats. & Regs. ¶ 31, 287 (2009).
6 18 CFR 260.401 (2015).
7 18 CFR 375.311(r).
8 18 CFR 375.311(s).
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2015-0076; Directorate Identifier 2013-NM-246-AD;
Amendment 39-18350; AD 2015-26-02]
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 adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all
Airbus Model A330-200, A330-200 Freighter, and A330-300 series
airplanes; and Airbus Model A340-200, A340-300, A340-500, and A340-600
series airplanes. This AD was prompted by a report that, during a
production flight test, the ram air turbine (RAT) did not pressurize
the green hydraulic system. For certain airplanes, this AD requires
identification of the part number, serial number, and standard of the
RAT pump, RAT module, RAT actuator, and RAT lower gearbox assembly;
replacement of the balance weight screw, modification of the actuator
coil spring, modification of the actuator, an inspection of the anti-
stall valve for correct installation in the RAT pump housing; and
corrective actions if necessary. For certain other airplanes, this AD
requires re-identification or replacement of the RAT module. We are
issuing this AD to prevent loss of the impeller function and RAT pump
pressurization capability, which, if preceded by a total engine flame-
out, could result in the loss of control of the airplane.
DATES: This AD becomes effective February 2, 2016.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of certain publications listed in this AD as of February 2,
2016.
ADDRESSES: You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at https://www.regulations.gov/#!docketDetail;D=FAA-2015-0076; 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 Airbus service information identified in this final rule,
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.A330A340@airbus.com; Internet
https://www.airbus.com. For Hamilton Sundstrand service information
identified in this AD, contact Hamilton Sundstrand, Technical
Publications, Mail Stop 302-9, 4747 Harrison Avenue, P.O. Box 7002,
Rockford, IL 61125-7002; telephone 860-654-3575; fax 860-998-4564;
email tech.solutions@hs.utc.com; Internet https://www.hamiltonsundstrand.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-2015-0076.
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 all Airbus Model A330-200,
A330-200 Freighter, and A330-300 series airplanes; and Airbus Model
A340-200, A340-300, A340-500, and A340-600 series airplanes. The NPRM
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published in the Federal Register on January 23, 2015 (80 FR 3513).
The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical
Agent for the Member States of the European Union, has issued EASA
Airworthiness Directive 2013-0274, dated November 15, 2013 (referred to
after this as the Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or
``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for all Airbus Model
A330-200, A330-200 Freighter, and A330-300 series airplanes; and Airbus
Model A340-200, A340-300, A340-500, and A340-600 series airplanes. The
MCAI states:
During a production flight test of an A330-300 aeroplane, the
Ram Air Turbine (RAT) did not pressurize the green hydraulic system.
Investigation revealed that the impeller drive (hex) shaft had a
reduced length of engagement with the pump drive shaft. This caused
the impeller drive shaft to disengage from the pump and disconnect
the impeller. It was determined that the disconnection was the
result of internal hex dimensions on the pump impeller shaft, which
had been changed in a manufacturing drawing. From the investigation
analysis, it was possible to identify a list of affected parts.
This condition, if not detected and corrected, could lead to the
loss of impeller function and RAT pump pressurization capability,
possibly resulting, in case of total engine flame out, to the loss
of control of the aeroplane.
To address this unsafe condition, a new design RAT pump shaft
has been developed with a decreased hexagonal shaft housing depth,
which increases the hexagonal drive shaft engagement in the impeller
shaft to carry the impeller torque. Airbus issued Service Bulletin
(SB) A330-29-3122, SB A340-29-4093 and SB A340-29-5021 to provide
instructions for in-service replacement of the affected RAT
hydraulic pumps, or re-identification of the RAT pump and complete
RAT module, as applicable.
For the reasons described above, this [EASA] AD requires
identification and replacement [modification] or re-identification
of all affected RAT hydraulic pumps on A330 and A340-200/300
aeroplanes, and replacement [modification] of all affected RAT
modules on A340-500/-600 aeroplanes.
For affected pumps, the required actions also include concurrent
actions, as applicable, including replacement of the balance weight
screw, modification of the actuator coil spring, modification of the
actuator, an inspection of the anti-stall valve for correct
installation in the RAT pump housing and re-installation if necessary.
For affected pumps, corrective actions include replacement of the RAT
hydraulic pump, and re-identification of the part number of the RAT
module. You may examine the MCAI in the AD docket on the Internet at
https://www.regulations.gov/#!documentDetail;D=FAA-2015-0076-0003.
Comments
We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing
this AD. The following presents the comments received on the NPRM (80
FR 3513, January 15, 2015) and the FAA's response to each comment.
One commenter, Joseph P. Evans, supported the NPRM (80 FR 3513,
January 15, 2015).
Request To Include Optional Actions in Paragraphs (h) and (j) of the
Proposed AD (80 FR 3513, January 15, 2015)
Delta Airlines (DAL) requested that paragraph (h) of the Proposed
AD (80 FR 3513, January 15, 2015) be revised to include an option for
operators to concurrently do the actions described in Airbus Service
Bulletin A330-29-3126, dated June 12, 2014, which refers to Hamilton
Sundstrand Service Bulletin ERPS06M-29-21, dated May 27, 2014, when
doing any corrective actions required by paragraph (h) of the proposed
AD. Based upon its requested revision to paragraph (h) of the proposed
AD, DAL also requested that paragraph (j) of the proposed AD be revised
to include a statement that if an operator did the optional concurrent
actions specified in Airbus Service Bulletin A330-29-3126, dated June
12, 2014, the RAT module should be re-identified using the instructions
in that service information.
We agree with the commenter's request to include an option for the
reasons provided by the commenter. The actions described in Airbus
Service Bulletin A330-29-3126, dated June 12, 2014, include
concurrently doing the actions specified in paragraphs (h) and (j) of
this AD. For similar reasons, we have also included options for
operators to do the actions in Airbus Service Bulletin A340-29-4097,
dated June 12, 2014; and Airbus Service Bulletin A340-29-5025, dated
June 16, 2014; as applicable.
We have included a new paragraph (k) in this AD to allow operators
the option to do the actions in Airbus Service Bulletin A330-29-3126,
dated June 12, 2014; and Airbus Service Bulletin A340-29-4097, dated
June 12, 2014, and re-designated the subsequent paragraphs accordingly.
Paragraph (l) of this AD has been revised to include the option for
operators to do the actions described in Airbus Service Bulletin A340-
29-5025, dated June 16, 2014, for the Model A340-541 and A340-642
series airplanes.
If operators do the optional actions, the RAT actuators will be
modified to the current standards and the RAT modules re-identified
with the current part numbers. The service information for the optional
actions specified in paragraph (k) of this AD states that the actions
in the service information required by paragraphs (g), (h), and (j) of
this AD, as applicable, should be done concurrently, as described
below.
Airbus Service Bulletin A330-29-3126, dated June 12, 2014,
specifies that the actions in Airbus Service Bulletin A330-29-3122,
dated October 25, 2012, be done concurrently.
Airbus Service Bulletin A340-29-4097, dated June 12, 2014,
specifies that the actions in Airbus Service Bulletin A340-29-4093,
dated October 25, 2012, be done concurrently.
The service information for the optional actions specified in
paragraph (l) of this AD states that the actions in the service
information required by paragraph (l) of this AD should be done
concurrently, as described as follows: Airbus Service Bulletin A340-29-
5025, dated June 16, 2014, specifies that the actions in Airbus Service
Bulletin A340-29-5021, dated October 2, 2012, be done concurrently.
Request To Correct an Error in Referenced Vendor Service Information
Delta requested that the reference to Hamilton Sundstrand Service
Bulletin ERPS06M-29-19 in paragraph (i) of the proposed AD (80 FR 3513,
January 15, 2015) be changed to Hamilton Sundstrand Service Bulletin
ERPS06M-29-13. Delta noted that Airbus Service Bulletin A330-29-3122,
dated October 25, 2012, references Hamilton Sundstrand Service Bulletin
ERPS06M-29-13.
We agree that the reference to Hamilton Sundstrand Service Bulletin
ERPS06M-29-19 in paragraph (i) of the proposed AD (80 FR 3513, January
15, 2015) was incorrect. We inadvertently referred to Hamilton
Sundstrand Service Bulletin ERPS06M-29-19, and we should have referred
to Hamilton Sundstrand Service Bulletin ERPS06M-29-13. We have revised
paragraph (i) of this AD to provide the correct reference, which is
Hamilton Sundstrand Service Bulletin ERPS06M-29-13.
In the preamble of Airbus Service Bulletin A330-29-3122, dated
October 25, 2012, there are two incorrect references to the Hamilton
Sundstrand service information. The references incorrectly specify
Hamilton Sundstrand Service Bulletin ``EPRPS06M-29-13.'' The first
``P'' in the citation should have been omitted. The correct reference
is ``ERPS06M-29-13.'' As previously stated, we have
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revised paragraph (i) of this AD to address this issue.
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 3513, January 15, 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 3513, January 15, 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 51
Airbus has issued the following service information. This service
information describes procedures for identifying the part number,
serial number, and standard of the RAT pump, RAT module, RAT actuator,
and RAT lower gearbox assembly; replacing the balance weight screw,
modifying the actuator coil spring, modifying the actuator, and doing
an inspection of the anti-stall valve for correct installation; and re-
identifying the part numbers of the RAT hydraulic pump and RAT module.
Airbus Service Bulletin A330-29-3122, dated October 25,
2012.
Airbus Service Bulletin A340-29-4093, dated October 25,
2012.
Airbus also issued Service Bulletin A330-29-3126, dated June 12,
2104; and Service Bulletin A340-29-4097, dated June 12, 2104, which
describe procedures for identifying the part number and serial number
of the RAT actuator; modifying the RAT actuators; and re-identifying
the part numbers of the RAT module.
Airbus has also issued Service Bulletin A340-29-5021, dated October
2, 2012; and Service Bulletin A340-29-5025, dated June 16, 2014, which
describe procedures for identifying the part number and serial number
of the RAT actuator, modifying the RAT actuators; and re-identifying
the part numbers of the RAT module.
Hamilton Sundstrand has issued Service Bulletin ERPS06M-29-19,
dated August 6, 2012, which identifies the serial numbers of the
suspect hydraulic pump.
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.
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this AD affects 66 airplanes of U.S. registry.
We also estimate that it will take about 14 work-hours per product
to comply with the 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 $78,540, or $1,190 per product.
In addition, we estimate that any necessary follow-on actions will
take about 18 work-hours and require parts costing up to $427,301, for
a cost of $428,831 per product. We have no way of determining the
number of aircraft that might need this action.
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-2015-0076; 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):
2015-26-02 Airbus Amendment 39-18350. Docket No. FAA-2015-0076;
Directorate Identifier 2013-NM-246-AD.
(a) Effective Date
This AD becomes effective February 2, 2016.
(b) Affected ADs
This AD affects AD 2012-21-19, Amendment 39-17235 (77 FR 65812,
October 31, 2012); and AD 2012-21-20, Amendment 39-17236 (77 FR
65799, October 31, 2012).
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to all Airbus airplanes, certificated in any
category, identified in paragraphs (c)(1) and (c)(2) of this AD, all
manufacturer serial numbers.
(1) Model A330-201, -202, -203, -223, -223F, -243, -243F, -301,
-302, -303, -321, -322, -323, -341, -342, and -343 airplanes.
(2) Model A340-211, -212, -213, -311, -312, -313, -541, and -642
airplanes.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 29, Hydraulic
Power.
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(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by a report that, during a production
flight test, the ram air turbine (RAT) did not pressurize the green
hydraulic system. We are issuing this AD to prevent loss of the
impeller function and RAT pump pressurization capability, which, if
preceded by a total engine flame-out, could result in the loss of
control of the airplane.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified,
unless already done.
(g) Identification of RAT Components
For Airbus Model A330-201, -202, -203, -223, -223F, -243, -243F,
-301, -302, -303, -321, -322, -323, -341, -342, and -343 airplanes;
and Model A340-211, -212, -213, -311, -312, and -313 airplanes:
Except as provided by paragraph (i) of this AD, within 36 months
after the effective date of this AD, identify the part number,
serial number, and standard (through the mod-dots) of the RAT pump,
RAT module, RAT actuator, and RAT lower gearbox assembly, in
accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of the applicable
Airbus service information specified in paragraphs (g)(1) and (g)(2)
of this AD. A review of airplane maintenance records is acceptable
in lieu of this identification if the part number, serial number,
and standard can be conclusively determined from that review.
(1) For Airbus Model A330-201, -202, -203, -223, -223F, -243, -
243F, -301, -302, -303, -321, -322, -323, -341, -342, and -343
airplanes: Airbus Service Bulletin A330-29-3122, dated October 25,
2012.
(2) For Airbus Model A340-211, -212, -213, -311, -312, and -313
airplanes: Airbus Service Bulletin A340-29-4093, dated October 25,
2012.
(h) Corrective and Concurrent Actions
If the serial number of the RAT hydraulic pump is included in
table 7, ``Suspect Hydraulic Pump Serial Numbers,'' of Hamilton
Sundstrand Service Bulletin ERPS06M-29-19, dated August 6, 2012:
Within 36 months after the effective date of this AD, do all
applicable corrective actions, in accordance with the Accomplishment
Instructions of the applicable Airbus service information specified
in paragraphs (g)(1) and (g)(2) of this AD. Prior to or concurrently
with doing the corrective actions required by this paragraph, do the
actions specified in paragraphs (h)(1) through (h)(4) of this AD, in
accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Service
Bulletin A330-29-3122, dated October 25, 2012 (for Model A330-200, -
200 Freighter, and -300 series airplanes); or Airbus Service
Bulletin A340-29-4093, dated October 25, 2012 (for Airbus Model
A340-211, -212, -213, -311, -312, and -313 airplanes).
(1) Replace the balance weight screw.
(2) Modify the actuator coil spring.
(3) Modify the actuator.
(4) Do a general visual inspection of the anti-stall valve for
correct installation in the RAT pump housing, and if any incorrect
installation is found, before further flight, correctly install the
anti-stall valve.
(i) Exception to Service Information Specifications
Airbus Service Bulletin A330-29-3122, dated October 25, 2012
(for Model A330-200, -200 Freighter, and -300 series airplanes),
refers to Hamilton Sundstrand Service Bulletin ``EPRPS06M-29-13'' as
an additional source of guidance for doing certain actions required
by paragraph (h) of this AD. The first ``P'' in the citation should
have been omitted; the correct reference is to Hamilton Sundstrand
Service Bulletin ``ERPS06M-29-13.''
(j) Re-Identification of Part Numbers
If the serial number of the RAT hydraulic pump is not included
in table 7, ``Suspect Hydraulic Pump Serial Numbers,'' of Hamilton
Sundstrand Service Bulletin ERPS06M-29-19, dated August 6, 2012:
Within 36 months after the effective date of this AD, re-identify
the part numbers of the RAT hydraulic pump and RAT module, in
accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of the applicable
Airbus service information specified in paragraphs (g)(1) and (g)(2)
of this AD.
(k) Service Information for Optional Actions
Accomplishment of the actions required by paragraphs (g), (h),
and (j) of this AD, in accordance with the Accomplishment
Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A330-29-3126, dated June 12,
2014; or Airbus Service Bulletin A340-29-4097, dated June 12, 2014,
as applicable, constitutes compliance with the requirements of
paragraphs (g), (h), and (j) of this AD.
(l) RAT Module Replacement (Modification)
For Airbus Model A340-541 and -642 airplanes having RAT module
part number (P/N) 772722D, 772722E, 772722F, or 772722G: Within 36
months after the effective date of this AD, replace (modify) the RAT
module, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus
Service Bulletin A340-29-5021, dated October 2, 2012. As an option,
accomplishment of the RAT module replacement (modification), in
accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Service
Bulletin A340-29-5025, dated June 16, 2014, constitutes compliance
with the requirement of this paragraph.
(m) Exception to Paragraphs (g), (h), and (j) of This AD
The actions required by paragraphs (g), (h), and (j) of this AD
are not required for airplanes on which Airbus Modification 202537
was embodied in production, provided it can be determined that,
since the airplane's first flight, no RAT hydraulic pump or RAT
module having a part number identified in paragraph (n) of this AD
is installed on that airplane.
(n) Terminating Action for Certain Requirements of Other ADs
(1) For Airbus Model A330-201, -202, -203, -223, -223F, -243, -
243F, -301, -302, -303, -321, -322, -323, -341, -342, and -343
airplanes; and A340-211, -212, -213, -311, -312, and -313 airplanes:
Accomplishment of the actions required by paragraphs (g), (h), and
(j) of this AD constitutes compliance with the requirements of
paragraphs (g)(1) and (g)(2) of AD 2012-21-19, Amendment 39-17235
(77 FR 65812, October 31, 2012); and paragraphs (g)(1) and (g)(2) of
AD 2012-21-20, Amendment 39-17236 (77 FR 65799, October 31, 2012).
(2) For Airbus Model A340-541 and -642 airplanes: Accomplishment
of the actions required by paragraph (l) of this AD constitutes
compliance with the requirements of paragraphs (h)(1) and (h)(2) of
AD 2012-21-20, Amendment 39-17236 (77 FR 65799, October 31, 2012).
(o) Parts Installation Prohibition
(1) For Airbus Model A330-201, -202, -203, -223, -223F, -243, -
243F, -301, -302, -303, -321, -322, -323, -341, -342, and -343
airplanes; and A340-211, -212, -213, -311, -312, and -313 airplanes:
After modification of the RAT module as required by paragraph (h) of
this AD, no person may install any complete RAT module having a part
number identified in paragraph (o)(1)(i) of this AD, or any RAT
hydraulic pump having the part number identified in paragraph
(o)(1)(ii) of this AD, on any airplane.
(i) RAT module P/N 766351, 768084, 770379, 770952, 770952A,
770952B, 1702934, 1702934A, or 1702934B.
(ii) RAT hydraulic pump P/N 5909522 (Parker P/N 4207902).
(2) For Airbus Model A340-541 and -642 airplanes: After
modification of the RAT module as required by paragraph (l) of this
AD, no person may install any complete RAT module having P/N
772722D, 772722E, 772722F, or 772722G, on any airplane.
(p) 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
European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA); or Airbus's EASA Design
Organization Approval (DOA). If approved by
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the DOA, the approval must include the DOA-authorized signature.
(q) Related Information
Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information (MCAI)
EASA Airworthiness Directive 2013-0274, dated November 15, 2013, for
related information. This MCAI may be found in the AD docket on the
Internet at https://www.regulations.gov/#!documentDetail;D=FAA-2015-
0076-0003.
(r) 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 Service Bulletin A330-29-3122, dated October 25,
2012.
(ii) Airbus Service Bulletin A330-29-3126, dated June 12, 2014.
(iii) Airbus Service Bulletin A340-29-4093, dated October 25,
2012.
(iv) Airbus Service Bulletin A340-29-4097, dated June 12, 2014.
(v) Airbus Service Bulletin A340-29-5021, dated October 2, 2012.
(vi) Airbus Service Bulletin A340-29-5025, dated June 16, 2014.
(vii) Hamilton Sundstrand Service Bulletin ERPS06M-29-19, dated
August 6, 2012.
(3) For Airbus 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.A330A340@airbus.com;
Internet https://www.airbus.com.
(4) For Hamilton Sundstrand service information identified in
this AD, contact Hamilton Sundstrand, Technical Publications, Mail
Stop 302-9, 4747 Harrison Avenue, P.O. Box 7002, Rockford, IL 61125-
7002; telephone 860-654-3575; fax 860-998-4564; email
tech.solutions@hs.utc.com; Internet https://www.hamiltonsundstrand.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 December 9, 2015.
Michael Kaszycki,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
[FR Doc. 2015-32078 Filed 12-28-15; 8:45 am]
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