Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes, 10545-10549 [2016-04288]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 40 / Tuesday, March 1, 2016 / Proposed Rules agreement with the European Community, EASA has notified us of the unsafe condition described in the MCAI and service information referenced above. We are proposing this NPRM because we evaluated all information provided by EASA and determined the unsafe condition exists and is likely to exist or develop on other products of the same type design. This NPRM would require removing the premodification (mod) TU357 gas generator module (M03) and replacing with a part eligible for installation. (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 to the extent that it justifies making a regulatory distinction, 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. Costs of Compliance Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by reference, Safety. We estimate that this proposed AD affects 426 engines installed on helicopters of U.S. registry. We also estimate that it would take about 40 hours per engine to comply with this proposed AD. The average labor rate is $85 per hour. Required parts cost about $16,500 per engine. Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of this proposed AD on U.S. operators to be $8,477,400. 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. asabaliauskas on DSK5VPTVN1PROD with PROPOSALS Regulatory Findings We determined that this proposed AD would not have federalism implications under Executive Order 13132. This proposed AD would not have a substantial direct effect on the States, on the relationship between the national Government and the States, or on the distribution of power and responsibilities among the various levels of government. For the reasons discussed above, I certify this proposed regulation: (1) Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory action’’ under Executive Order 12866, 19:05 Feb 29, 2016 Jkt 238001 The Proposed Amendment Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator, the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part 39 as follows: PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES 1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows: ■ Authority for This Rulemaking VerDate Sep<11>2014 List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 10545 (f) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs) The Manager, Engine Certification Office, FAA, may approve AMOCs for this AD. Use the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19 to make your request. You may email your request to: ANE-AD-AMOC@faa.gov. (g) Related Information (1) For more information about this AD, contact Philip Haberlen, Aerospace Engineer, Engine Certification Office, FAA, Engine & Propeller Directorate, 1200 District Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803; phone: 781–238– 7770; fax: 781–238–7199; email: philip.haberlen@faa.gov. (2) Refer to MCAI European Aviation Safety Agency AD 2016–0009, dated January 13, 2016, for more information. You may examine the MCAI in the AD docket on the Internet at https://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating it in Docket No. FAA–2016–2859. Issued in Burlington, Massachusetts, on February 18, 2016. Ann C. Mollica, Acting Manager, Engine & Propeller Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2016–04284 Filed 2–29–16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–P Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. § 39.13 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION [Amended] 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness directive (AD): Federal Aviation Administration Turbomeca S.A.: Docket No. FAA–2016– 2859; Directorate Identifier 2016–NE– 04–AD. [Docket No. FAA–2016–3983; Directorate Identifier 2015–NM–009–AD] ■ (a) Comments Due Date We must receive comments by May 2, 2016. (b) Affected ADs None. (d) Reason This AD was prompted by reports of divergent rubbing between the piston shaft small diameter labyrinth and the rear bearing support. We are issuing this AD to prevent failure of the labyrinth seal and engine, inflight shutdown, and loss of control of the helicopter. (e) Actions and Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (1) Within 4 months or 240 engine operating hours after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later, remove the premodification (mod) TU357 gas generator module (M03) from service and replace with a part eligible for installation. (2) Reserved. Frm 00016 Fmt 4702 RIN 2120–AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). AGENCY: (c) Applicability This AD applies to all Arriel 1D and 1D1 turboshaft engines with a pre-modification (mod) TU357 gas generator module (M03), installed. PO 00000 14 CFR Part 39 Sfmt 4702 We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Airbus Model A330–200 Freighter series airplanes; Model A330–200 and A330– 300 series airplanes; Model A340–200 and A340–300 series airplanes; Model A340–500 series airplanes; and Model A340–600 series airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by a report indicating that, during an operational test of a ram air turbine (RAT), the RAT did not deploy in automatic mode. This proposed AD would require identification of the manufacturer, part number, and serial number of the RAT, and re-identifying and modifying the RAT if necessary. We are proposing this AD to prevent non-deployment of the RAT, which, if preceded by a total engine flame-out, or during a total loss of normal electrical power generation, SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\01MRP1.SGM 01MRP1 10546 Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 40 / Tuesday, March 1, 2016 / Proposed Rules asabaliauskas on DSK5VPTVN1PROD with PROPOSALS could result in reduced control of the airplane. DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by April 15, 2016. ADDRESSES: You may send comments, using the procedures found in 14 CFR 11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following methods: • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to https://www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments. • Fax: 202–493–2251. • Mail: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M–30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590. • Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M–30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. For Airbus service information identified in this NPRM, 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. 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. Examining the AD Docket You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at https:// www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA–2016– 3983; 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 proposed AD, the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and other information. The street address for the Docket Operations office (telephone 800–647–5527) is in the ADDRESSES section. Comments will be available in the AD docket shortly after receipt. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Vladimir Ulyanov, Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, ANM–116, VerDate Sep<11>2014 19:05 Feb 29, 2016 Jkt 238001 Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356; telephone 425–227–1138; fax 425–227–1149. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Comments Invited We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or arguments about this proposed AD. Send your comments to an address listed under the ADDRESSES section. Include ‘‘Docket No. FAA–2016–3983; Directorate Identifier 2015–NM–009–AD’’ at the beginning of your comments. We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory, economic, environmental, and energy aspects of this proposed AD. We will consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend this proposed AD based on those comments. We will post all comments we receive, without change, to https:// www.regulations.gov, including any personal information you provide. We will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal contact we receive about this proposed AD. Discussion The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical Agent for the Member States of the European Union, has issued EASA Airworthiness Directive 2015–0008, dated January 15, 2015 (referred to after this as the Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe condition for certain Airbus Model A330–200 Freighter series airplanes; Model A330–200, and A330– 300 series airplanes; Model A340–200, and A340–300 series airplanes; Model A340–500 series airplanes; and Model A340–600 series airplanes. The MCAI states: During a scheduled Ram Air Turbine (RAT) operational test on an A330 aeroplane, the RAT did not deploy in automatic mode. The subsequent investigation conducted by the RAT manufacturer Hamilton Sundstrand (HS) and Arkwin Industries, revealed that this failure to deploy was due to an inadequate stroke margin in the manufacturing shimming procedure of the actuator deployment solenoids. This condition, if not corrected, could possibly result in reduced control of the aeroplane, particularly if occurring following a total engine flame out, or during a total loss of normal electrical power generation. Prompted by this unsafe condition, Airbus issued Service Bulletin (SB) A330–29–3126, SB A340–29–4097 and SB A340–29–5025, providing instructions to identify the manufacturer, part number (P/N) and serial number (s/n) of the RAT actuator, and to modify the shimming procedure for the affected RAT actuator. For the reasons described above, this [EASA] AD requires identification of the PO 00000 Frm 00017 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 affected RAT actuators and, depending on its configuration (modified or not), the accomplishment of applicable corrective actions [modifying the RAT actuator. Additional actions include re-identifying the RAT actuator part number and RAT part number, as applicable.] You may examine the MCAI in the AD docket on the Internet at https:// www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA–2016– 3983. Related ADs EASA and the FAA have issued additional ADs related to the RAT. FAA AD 2012–21–19, Amendment 39–17235 (77 FR 65812, October 31, 2012, which corresponds to EASA AD 2011–0197, dated October 10, 2011), requires an inspection of the RAT anti-stall valve in the pump housing for correct setting, reidentification of the RAT pump, performing a functional ground test of the RAT, and replacement of the RAT pump or the RAT assembly with a serviceable part if necessary. FAA AD 2012–21–19 is applicable to all Airbus Model A330–200 Freighter series airplanes; Model A330–200 and –300 series airplanes; and Model A340–200 and –300 series airplanes. The FAA also issued AD 2012–21–20, Amendment 39–17236 (77 FR 65799, October 31, 2012), which corresponds to EASA AD 2011–0204, dated October 14, 2011. FAA AD 2012–21–20 requires identification of the supplier, part number, and serial number of the RAT actuator; and re-identification of the RAT actuator and RAT, or replacement of the RAT actuator with a serviceable unit and re-identification of the RAT, if necessary. FAA AD 2012–21–20 is applicable to certain Airbus Model A330–200 Freighter series airplanes, Model A330–200 and –300 series airplanes, and Model A340–200, –300, –500, and –600 series airplanes. In addition, the FAA issued AD 2015– 26–02, Amendment 39–18350 (80 FR 81174, December 29, 2015), which corresponds to EASA AD 2013–0274, dated November 15, 2013. FAA AD 2015–26–02 requires, for certain airplanes, identification of the part number, serial number, and standard of the RAT pump, RAT module, RAT actuator, and RAT lower gearbox assembly; and corrective actions if necessary. For certain other airplanes, AD 2015–26–02 requires reidentification or replacement of the RAT module. Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51 Airbus has issued the following service information, which describes E:\FR\FM\01MRP1.SGM 01MRP1 Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 40 / Tuesday, March 1, 2016 / Proposed Rules procedures for identifying the supplier, part number, and serial number of the installed RAT actuator; modifying the RAT; and re-identifying the RAT actuator and RAT. • Service Bulletin A330–29–3126, dated June 12, 2014. • Service Bulletin A340–29–4097, dated June 12, 2014. • Service Bulletin A340–29–5025, dated June 16, 2014. Hamilton Sundstrand has issued Service Bulletins ERPS06M–29–21, dated May 27, 2014; and ERPS33T–29– 7, dated June 6, 2014. This service information describes procedures for identifying the affected RAT actuator and RAT part numbers and serial numbers, modifying affected actuators, and re-identifying affected RAT actuators and RATs. 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. asabaliauskas on DSK5VPTVN1PROD with PROPOSALS FAA’s Determination and Requirements of This Proposed AD This product has been approved by the aviation authority of another country, and is approved for operation in the United States. Pursuant to our bilateral agreement with the State of Design Authority, we have been notified of the unsafe condition described in the MCAI and service information referenced above. We are proposing this AD because we evaluated all pertinent information and determined an unsafe condition exists and is likely to exist or develop on other products of these same type designs. Costs of Compliance We estimate that this proposed AD affects 84 airplanes of U.S. registry. We also estimate that it would take about 1 work-hour per product to comply with the basic requirements of this proposed AD. The average labor rate is $85 per work-hour. Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of this proposed AD on U.S. operators to be $7,140, or $85 per product. In addition, we estimate that any necessary follow-on actions would take about 14 work-hours and require parts costing $427,301, for a cost of $428,491 per product. We have no way of determining the number of aircraft that might need actions. 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: VerDate Sep<11>2014 19:05 Feb 29, 2016 Jkt 238001 Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more detail the scope of the Agency’s authority. We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: General requirements.’’ Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this rulemaking action. Regulatory Findings We determined that this proposed AD would not have federalism implications under Executive Order 13132. This proposed AD would not have a substantial direct effect on the States, on the relationship between the national Government and the States, or on the distribution of power and responsibilities among the various levels of government. For the reasons discussed above, I certify this proposed regulation: 1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory action’’ under Executive Order 12866; 2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); 3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska; and 4. Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act. List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39 Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by reference, Safety. The Proposed Amendment Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator, the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part 39 as follows: PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES 1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows: ■ Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. § 39.13 [Amended] 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness directive (AD): ■ Airbus: Docket No. FAA–2016–3983; Directorate Identifier 2015–NM–009–AD. PO 00000 Frm 00018 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 10547 (a) Comments Due Date We must receive comments by April 15, 2016. (b) Affected ADs This AD affects AD 2012–21–19, Amendment 39–17235 (77 FR 65812, October 31, 2012); AD 2012–21–20, Amendment 39– 17236 (77 FR 65799, October 31, 2012); and AD 2015–26–02, Amendment 39–18350 (80 FR 81174, December 29, 2015). (c) Applicability This AD applies to the airplanes identified in paragraphs (c)(1) through (c)(7) of this AD, certificated in any category. (1) Airbus Model A330–223F and –243F airplanes, all manufacturer serial numbers; except those on which Airbus Modification 204067 has been embodied in production. (2) Airbus Model A330–201, –202, –203, –223, and –243 airplanes, all manufacturer serial numbers; except those on which Airbus Modification 204067 has been embodied in production. (3) Airbus Model A330–301, –302, –303, –321, –322, –323,- 341, –342, and –343 airplanes, all manufacturer serial numbers; except those on which Airbus Modification 204067 has been embodied in production. (4) Airbus Model A340–211, –212, and –213, airplanes, all manufacturer serial numbers. (5) Airbus Model A340–311, –312, and –313 airplanes, all manufacturer serial numbers. (6) Airbus Model A340–541 airplanes, all manufacturer serial numbers. (7) Airbus Model A340–642 airplanes, all manufacturer serial numbers. (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 29, Hydraulic Power. (e) Reason This AD was prompted by a report indicating that, during an operational test of a ram air turbine (RAT), the RAT did not deploy in automatic mode. We are issuing this AD to prevent non-deployment of the RAT, which, if preceded by a total engine flame-out, or during a total loss of normal electrical power generation, could result in reduced control of the airplane. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Identification and Replacement for Certain Airbus Model A330, and A340–200 and –300 Airplanes For Airbus Model A330–200 Freighter series airplanes, Model A330–200 and –300 series airplanes, and Model A340–200 and –300 series airplanes: Within 30 months after the effective date of this AD, identify the supplier, part number, and serial number of the installed RAT actuator, 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. E:\FR\FM\01MRP1.SGM 01MRP1 10548 Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 40 / Tuesday, March 1, 2016 / Proposed Rules (1) If the supplier identified is Arkwin Industries, and the identified RAT actuator part number and serial number are listed in Hamilton Sundstrand Service Bulletin ERPS06M–29–21, dated May 27, 2014, and the serial number is included in table 2 of Hamilton Sundstrand Service Bulletin ERPS06M–29–21, dated May 27, 2014, with a description of ‘‘correctly shimmed:’’ Within 30 months after the effective date of this AD, re-identify the actuator and the RAT, 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. (2) If the supplier identified is Arkwin Industries, and the identified actuator RAT part number and serial number are listed in Hamilton Sundstrand Service Bulletin ERPS06M–29–21, dated May 27, 2014, and the serial number is included in table 2 of Hamilton Sundstrand Service Bulletin ERPS06M–29–21, dated May 27, 2014, with a description of ‘‘incorrectly shimmed:’’ Within 30 months after the effective date of this AD, modify the RAT actuator and reidentify the RAT, 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. (3) If the supplier identified is Arkwin Industries, and the identification plate for the RAT actuator is missing, or the part number and serial number are not listed in Hamilton Sundstrand Service Bulletin ERPS06M–29– 21, dated May 27, 2014: Within 30 months after the effective date of this AD, modify the RAT actuator and re-identify the RAT, 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. (h) Identification and Replacement for Certain Airbus Model A340–500 and –600 Airplanes For Airbus Model A340–500 and –600 airplanes: Within 30 months after the effective date of this AD, identify the part number and serial number of the installed RAT actuator, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A340–29–5025, dated June 16, 2014. (1) If the identified RAT actuator part number and serial number are listed in Hamilton Sundstrand Service Bulletin ERPS33T–29–7, dated June 6, 2014, and the serial number is included in table 2 of Hamilton Sundstrand Service Bulletin ERPS33T–29–7, dated June 6, 2014, with a description of ‘‘correctly shimmed:’’ Within 30 months after the effective date of this AD, re-identify the actuator and the RAT, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A340– 29–5025, dated June 16, 2014. (2) If the identified RAT actuator part number and serial number are listed in Hamilton Sundstrand Service Bulletin ERPS33T–29–7, dated June 6, 2014, and the serial number is included in table 2 of Hamilton Sundstrand Service Bulletin ERPS33T–29–7, dated June 6, 2014, with a description of ‘‘incorrectly shimmed:’’ Within 30 months after the effective date of this AD, modify the RAT actuator and reidentify the RAT, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A340–29–5025, dated June 16, 2014. (3) If the identification plate for the RAT actuator is missing, or the part number and serial number are not listed in Hamilton Sundstrand Service Bulletin ERPS33T–29–7, dated June 6, 2014: Within 30 months after the effective date of this AD, modify the RAT actuator and re-identify the RAT, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A340– 29–5025, dated June 16, 2014. (i) Terminating Action for Certain Requirements of Other ADs (1) For Airbus Model A330–200 Freighter, A330–200, and A330–300 series airplanes; and Model A340–200 and –300 series airplanes: Accomplishment of the actions required by paragraph (g)(1), (g)(2), or (g)(3) of this AD constitutes compliance with the requirements of paragraph (g)(1) of AD 2012– 21–19, Amendment 39–17235 (77 FR 65812, October 31, 2012); paragraph (g) of AD 2012– 21–20, Amendment 39–17236 (77 FR 65799, October 31, 2012); and paragraphs (g), (h), and (i) of AD 2015–26–02, Amendment 39– 18350 (80 FR 81174, December 29, 2015), for that airplane only. (2) For Airbus Model A340–500 and –600 series airplanes: Accomplishment of the actions required by paragraphs (h)(1), (h)(2), and (h)(3) 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); and paragraph (j) of AD 2015–26–02, Amendment 39–18350 (80 FR 81174, December 29, 2015), for that airplane only. (j) Parts Installation Limitations As of the effective date of this AD, no person may install any RAT actuator or any RAT having a part number identified in table 1 to paragraph (j) of this AD, on any airplane, unless it meets the conditions specified in paragraph (j)(1) or (j)(2) of this AD, as applicable. TABLE 1 TO PARAGRAPH (j) OF THIS AD—AFFECTED PART NUMBERS Affected Airbus airplane models RAT part number RAT actuator part number Model A330–200 and –300 series airplanes ......................... 1720934C, 1720934D, 766351A, 768084A, 770379A, 770952C, 770952D, 770952E. 1720934C, 1720934D, 766351A, 768084A, 770379A, 770952C, 770952D, 770952E. 1720934C, 1720934D, 766351A, 768084A, 770379A, 770952C, 770952D, 770952E. 772722H, 772722J, 772722L ................................................. 5912958, 5915768 Model A330–200 Freighter series airplanes .......................... Model A340–200 and –300 series airplanes ......................... asabaliauskas on DSK5VPTVN1PROD with PROPOSALS Model A340–500 and –600 series airplanes ......................... (1) For Airbus Model A330–200 Freighter series airplanes; Model A330–200, and A330–300 series airplanes; and Model A340– 200 and –300 series airplanes: The RAT actuator or RAT has a serial number listed as affected and modified in Hamilton Sundstrand Service Bulletin ERPS06M–29– 21, dated May 27, 2014, and the RAT has been re-identified 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. (2) For Airbus Model A340–500 and –600 series airplanes: The RAT actuator or the RAT has a serial number listed as affected and modified in Hamilton Sundstrand VerDate Sep<11>2014 19:05 Feb 29, 2016 Jkt 238001 Service Bulletin ERPS33T–29–7, dated June 6, 2014, and the RAT has been re-identified in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A340– 29–5025, dated June 16, 2014. (k) 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 PO 00000 Frm 00019 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 5912958, 5915768 5912958, 5915768 5912536, 5915769 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. E:\FR\FM\01MRP1.SGM 01MRP1 Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 40 / Tuesday, March 1, 2016 / Proposed Rules (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 the DOA, the approval must include the DOA-authorized signature. (3) Required for Compliance (RC): If any Airbus service information contains procedures or tests that are identified as RC, those procedures and tests must be done to comply with this AD; any procedures or tests that are not identified as RC are recommended. Those procedures and tests that are not identified as RC may be deviated from using accepted methods in accordance with the operator’s maintenance or inspection program without obtaining approval of an AMOC, provided the procedures and tests identified as RC can be done and the airplane can be put back in an airworthy condition. Any substitutions or changes to procedures or tests identified as RC require approval of an AMOC. (l) Related Information asabaliauskas on DSK5VPTVN1PROD with PROPOSALS (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA Airworthiness Directive 2015–0008, dated January 15, 2015, for related information. This MCAI may be found in the AD docket on the Internet at https://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA–2016–3983. (2) For Airbus service information identified in this proposed 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. 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. Issued in Renton, Washington, on February 19, 2016. Dorr M. Anderson, Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2016–04288 Filed 2–29–16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–P VerDate Sep<11>2014 19:05 Feb 29, 2016 Jkt 238001 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA–2016–3988; Directorate Identifier 2015–NM–130–AD] RIN 2120–AA64 Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). AGENCY: We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Airbus Model A330–200, –200 Freighter, and –300 series airplanes; and all Airbus Model A340–200, –300, –500, and –600 series airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by reports of chafing of the feeder cable at the pylon-wing junction due to vibration; one report revealed that the cable loom plastic support bracket of the G-route was broken due to vibration; and another report revealed wire chafing due to clamp damage. This proposed AD would require modifying the cable loom support bracket of the G-route of the inboard pylons at the pylon-wing junction. We are proposing this AD to prevent chafing of the wiring in the pylon-wing area, which could result in an electrical short circuit near a flammable fluid vapor zone, and consequent fire or fuel tank explosion. DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by April 15, 2016. ADDRESSES: You may send comments, using the procedures found in 14 CFR 11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following methods: • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to https://www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments. • Fax: 202–493–2251. • Mail: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M– 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590. • Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M– 30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. For service information identified in this NPRM, 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 SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00020 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 10549 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. Examining the AD Docket You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at https:// www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA–2016– 3988; 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 proposed AD, the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and other information. The street address for the Docket Operations office (telephone 800–647–5527) is in the ADDRESSES section. Comments will be available in the AD docket shortly after receipt. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 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: Comments Invited We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or arguments about this proposed AD. Send your comments to an address listed under the ADDRESSES section. Include ‘‘Docket No. FAA–2016–3988; Directorate Identifier 2015–NM–130–AD’’ at the beginning of your comments. We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory, economic, environmental, and energy aspects of this proposed AD. We will consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend this proposed AD based on those comments. We will post all comments we receive, without change, to https:// www.regulations.gov, including any personal information you provide. We will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal contact we receive about this proposed AD. Discussion The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical Agent for the Member States of the European Union, has issued EASA Airworthiness Directive 2015–0142, dated July 17, 2015 (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 E:\FR\FM\01MRP1.SGM 01MRP1

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[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 40 (Tuesday, March 1, 2016)]
[Proposed Rules]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2016-04288]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2016-3983; Directorate Identifier 2015-NM-009-AD]
RIN 2120-AA64


Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).

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SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for 
certain Airbus Model A330-200 Freighter series airplanes; Model A330-
200 and A330-300 series airplanes; Model A340-200 and A340-300 series 
airplanes; Model A340-500 series airplanes; and Model A340-600 series 
airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by a report indicating that, 
during an operational test of a ram air turbine (RAT), the RAT did not 
deploy in automatic mode. This proposed AD would require identification 
of the manufacturer, part number, and serial number of the RAT, and re-
identifying and modifying the RAT if necessary. We are proposing this 
AD to prevent non-deployment of the RAT, which, if preceded by a total 
engine flame-out, or during a total loss of normal electrical power 
generation,

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could result in reduced control of the airplane.

DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by April 15, 2016.

ADDRESSES: You may send comments, using the procedures found in 14 CFR 
11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following methods:
     Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to https://www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments.
     Fax: 202-493-2251.
     Mail: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket 
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New 
Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590.
     Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket 
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New 
Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday 
through Friday, except Federal holidays.
    For Airbus service information identified in this NPRM, 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. 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.

Examining the AD Docket

    You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at https://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2016-
3983; 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 proposed AD, the regulatory evaluation, any comments 
received, and other information. The street address for the Docket 
Operations office (telephone 800-647-5527) is in the ADDRESSES section. 
Comments will be available in the AD docket shortly after receipt.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 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: 

Comments Invited

    We invite you to send any written relevant data, views, or 
arguments about this proposed AD. Send your comments to an address 
listed under the ADDRESSES section. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2016-3983; 
Directorate Identifier 2015-NM-009-AD'' at the beginning of your 
comments. We specifically invite comments on the overall regulatory, 
economic, environmental, and energy aspects of this proposed AD. We 
will consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend 
this proposed AD based on those comments.
    We will post all comments we receive, without change, to https://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information you provide. We 
will also post a report summarizing each substantive verbal contact we 
receive about this proposed AD.

Discussion

    The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical 
Agent for the Member States of the European Union, has issued EASA 
Airworthiness Directive 2015-0008, dated January 15, 2015 (referred to 
after this as the Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or 
``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for certain Airbus Model 
A330-200 Freighter series airplanes; Model A330-200, and A330-300 
series airplanes; Model A340-200, and A340-300 series airplanes; Model 
A340-500 series airplanes; and Model A340-600 series airplanes. The 
MCAI states:

    During a scheduled Ram Air Turbine (RAT) operational test on an 
A330 aeroplane, the RAT did not deploy in automatic mode. The 
subsequent investigation conducted by the RAT manufacturer Hamilton 
Sundstrand (HS) and Arkwin Industries, revealed that this failure to 
deploy was due to an inadequate stroke margin in the manufacturing 
shimming procedure of the actuator deployment solenoids.
    This condition, if not corrected, could possibly result in 
reduced control of the aeroplane, particularly if occurring 
following a total engine flame out, or during a total loss of normal 
electrical power generation.
    Prompted by this unsafe condition, Airbus issued Service 
Bulletin (SB) A330-29-3126, SB A340-29-4097 and SB A340-29-5025, 
providing instructions to identify the manufacturer, part number (P/
N) and serial number (s/n) of the RAT actuator, and to modify the 
shimming procedure for the affected RAT actuator.
    For the reasons described above, this [EASA] AD requires 
identification of the affected RAT actuators and, depending on its 
configuration (modified or not), the accomplishment of applicable 
corrective actions [modifying the RAT actuator. Additional actions 
include re-identifying the RAT actuator part number and RAT part 
number, as applicable.]

    You may examine the MCAI in the AD docket on the Internet at https://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2016-
3983.

Related ADs

    EASA and the FAA have issued additional ADs related to the RAT. FAA 
AD 2012-21-19, Amendment 39-17235 (77 FR 65812, October 31, 2012, which 
corresponds to EASA AD 2011-0197, dated October 10, 2011), requires an 
inspection of the RAT anti-stall valve in the pump housing for correct 
setting, re-identification of the RAT pump, performing a functional 
ground test of the RAT, and replacement of the RAT pump or the RAT 
assembly with a serviceable part if necessary. FAA AD 2012-21-19 is 
applicable to all Airbus Model A330-200 Freighter series airplanes; 
Model A330-200 and -300 series airplanes; and Model A340-200 and -300 
series airplanes.
    The FAA also issued AD 2012-21-20, Amendment 39-17236 (77 FR 65799, 
October 31, 2012), which corresponds to EASA AD 2011-0204, dated 
October 14, 2011. FAA AD 2012-21-20 requires identification of the 
supplier, part number, and serial number of the RAT actuator; and re-
identification of the RAT actuator and RAT, or replacement of the RAT 
actuator with a serviceable unit and re-identification of the RAT, if 
necessary. FAA AD 2012-21-20 is applicable to certain Airbus Model 
A330-200 Freighter series airplanes, Model A330-200 and -300 series 
airplanes, and Model A340-200, -300, -500, and -600 series airplanes.
    In addition, the FAA issued AD 2015-26-02, Amendment 39-18350 (80 
FR 81174, December 29, 2015), which corresponds to EASA AD 2013-0274, 
dated November 15, 2013. FAA AD 2015-26-02 requires, for certain 
airplanes, identification of the part number, serial number, and 
standard of the RAT pump, RAT module, RAT actuator, and RAT lower 
gearbox assembly; and corrective actions if necessary. For certain 
other airplanes, AD 2015-26-02 requires re-identification or 
replacement of the RAT module.

Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51

    Airbus has issued the following service information, which 
describes

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procedures for identifying the supplier, part number, and serial number 
of the installed RAT actuator; modifying the RAT; and re-identifying 
the RAT actuator and RAT.
     Service Bulletin A330-29-3126, dated June 12, 2014.
     Service Bulletin A340-29-4097, dated June 12, 2014.
     Service Bulletin A340-29-5025, dated June 16, 2014.
    Hamilton Sundstrand has issued Service Bulletins ERPS06M-29-21, 
dated May 27, 2014; and ERPS33T-29-7, dated June 6, 2014. This service 
information describes procedures for identifying the affected RAT 
actuator and RAT part numbers and serial numbers, modifying affected 
actuators, and re-identifying affected RAT actuators and RATs.
    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.

FAA's Determination and Requirements of This Proposed AD

    This product has been approved by the aviation authority of another 
country, and is approved for operation in the United States. Pursuant 
to our bilateral agreement with the State of Design Authority, we have 
been notified of the unsafe condition described in the MCAI and service 
information referenced above. We are proposing this AD because we 
evaluated all pertinent information and determined an unsafe condition 
exists and is likely to exist or develop on other products of these 
same type designs.

Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this proposed AD affects 84 airplanes of U.S. 
registry.
    We also estimate that it would take about 1 work-hour per product 
to comply with the basic requirements of this proposed AD. The average 
labor rate is $85 per work-hour. Based on these figures, we estimate 
the cost of this proposed AD on U.S. operators to be $7,140, or $85 per 
product.
    In addition, we estimate that any necessary follow-on actions would 
take about 14 work-hours and require parts costing $427,301, for a cost 
of $428,491 per product. We have no way of determining the number of 
aircraft that might need actions.

Authority for This Rulemaking

    Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to 
issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the 
authority of the FAA Administrator. ``Subtitle VII: Aviation 
Programs,'' describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's 
authority.
    We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in 
``Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: General 
requirements.'' Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with 
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing 
regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator 
finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within 
the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition 
that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this 
rulemaking action.

Regulatory Findings

    We determined that this proposed AD would not have federalism 
implications under Executive Order 13132. This proposed AD would not 
have a substantial direct effect on the States, on the relationship 
between the national Government and the States, or on the distribution 
of power and responsibilities among the various levels of government.
    For the reasons discussed above, I certify this proposed 
regulation:
    1. Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive Order 
12866;
    2. Is not a ``significant rule'' under the DOT Regulatory Policies 
and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979);
    3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska; and
    4. Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or 
negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria 
of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39

    Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by 
reference, Safety.

The Proposed Amendment

    Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the 
Administrator, the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part 39 as follows:

PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

0
1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows:

    Authority:  49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.


Sec.  39.13  [Amended]

0
2. The FAA amends Sec.  39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness 
directive (AD):

Airbus: Docket No. FAA-2016-3983; Directorate Identifier 2015-NM-
009-AD.

(a) Comments Due Date

    We must receive comments by April 15, 2016.

(b) Affected ADs

    This AD affects AD 2012-21-19, Amendment 39-17235 (77 FR 65812, 
October 31, 2012); AD 2012-21-20, Amendment 39-17236 (77 FR 65799, 
October 31, 2012); and AD 2015-26-02, Amendment 39-18350 (80 FR 
81174, December 29, 2015).

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to the airplanes identified in paragraphs (c)(1) 
through (c)(7) of this AD, certificated in any category.
    (1) Airbus Model A330-223F and -243F airplanes, all manufacturer 
serial numbers; except those on which Airbus Modification 204067 has 
been embodied in production.
    (2) Airbus Model A330-201, -202, -203, -223, and -243 airplanes, 
all manufacturer serial numbers; except those on which Airbus 
Modification 204067 has been embodied in production.
    (3) Airbus Model A330-301, -302, -303, -321, -322, -323,- 341, -
342, and -343 airplanes, all manufacturer serial numbers; except 
those on which Airbus Modification 204067 has been embodied in 
production.
    (4) Airbus Model A340-211, -212, and -213, airplanes, all 
manufacturer serial numbers.
    (5) Airbus Model A340-311, -312, and -313 airplanes, all 
manufacturer serial numbers.
    (6) Airbus Model A340-541 airplanes, all manufacturer serial 
numbers.
    (7) Airbus Model A340-642 airplanes, all manufacturer serial 
numbers.

(d) Subject

    Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 29, Hydraulic 
Power.

(e) Reason

    This AD was prompted by a report indicating that, during an 
operational test of a ram air turbine (RAT), the RAT did not deploy 
in automatic mode. We are issuing this AD to prevent non-deployment 
of the RAT, which, if preceded by a total engine flame-out, or 
during a total loss of normal electrical power generation, could 
result in reduced control of the airplane.

(f) Compliance

    Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, 
unless already done.

(g) Identification and Replacement for Certain Airbus Model A330, and 
A340-200 and -300 Airplanes

    For Airbus Model A330-200 Freighter series airplanes, Model 
A330-200 and -300 series airplanes, and Model A340-200 and -300 
series airplanes: Within 30 months after the effective date of this 
AD, identify the supplier, part number, and serial number of the 
installed RAT actuator, 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.

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    (1) If the supplier identified is Arkwin Industries, and the 
identified RAT actuator part number and serial number are listed in 
Hamilton Sundstrand Service Bulletin ERPS06M-29-21, dated May 27, 
2014, and the serial number is included in table 2 of Hamilton 
Sundstrand Service Bulletin ERPS06M-29-21, dated May 27, 2014, with 
a description of ``correctly shimmed:'' Within 30 months after the 
effective date of this AD, re-identify the actuator and the RAT, 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.
    (2) If the supplier identified is Arkwin Industries, and the 
identified actuator RAT part number and serial number are listed in 
Hamilton Sundstrand Service Bulletin ERPS06M-29-21, dated May 27, 
2014, and the serial number is included in table 2 of Hamilton 
Sundstrand Service Bulletin ERPS06M-29-21, dated May 27, 2014, with 
a description of ``incorrectly shimmed:'' Within 30 months after the 
effective date of this AD, modify the RAT actuator and re-identify 
the RAT, 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.
    (3) If the supplier identified is Arkwin Industries, and the 
identification plate for the RAT actuator is missing, or the part 
number and serial number are not listed in Hamilton Sundstrand 
Service Bulletin ERPS06M-29-21, dated May 27, 2014: Within 30 months 
after the effective date of this AD, modify the RAT actuator and re-
identify the RAT, 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.

(h) Identification and Replacement for Certain Airbus Model A340-500 
and -600 Airplanes

    For Airbus Model A340-500 and -600 airplanes: Within 30 months 
after the effective date of this AD, identify the part number and 
serial number of the installed RAT actuator, in accordance with the 
Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A340-29-5025, 
dated June 16, 2014.
    (1) If the identified RAT actuator part number and serial number 
are listed in Hamilton Sundstrand Service Bulletin ERPS33T-29-7, 
dated June 6, 2014, and the serial number is included in table 2 of 
Hamilton Sundstrand Service Bulletin ERPS33T-29-7, dated June 6, 
2014, with a description of ``correctly shimmed:'' Within 30 months 
after the effective date of this AD, re-identify the actuator and 
the RAT, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of 
Airbus Service Bulletin A340-29-5025, dated June 16, 2014.
    (2) If the identified RAT actuator part number and serial number 
are listed in Hamilton Sundstrand Service Bulletin ERPS33T-29-7, 
dated June 6, 2014, and the serial number is included in table 2 of 
Hamilton Sundstrand Service Bulletin ERPS33T-29-7, dated June 6, 
2014, with a description of ``incorrectly shimmed:'' Within 30 
months after the effective date of this AD, modify the RAT actuator 
and re-identify the RAT, in accordance with the Accomplishment 
Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A340-29-5025, dated June 16, 
2014.
    (3) If the identification plate for the RAT actuator is missing, 
or the part number and serial number are not listed in Hamilton 
Sundstrand Service Bulletin ERPS33T-29-7, dated June 6, 2014: Within 
30 months after the effective date of this AD, modify the RAT 
actuator and re-identify the RAT, in accordance with the 
Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A340-29-5025, 
dated June 16, 2014.

(i) Terminating Action for Certain Requirements of Other ADs

    (1) For Airbus Model A330-200 Freighter, A330-200, and A330-300 
series airplanes; and Model A340-200 and -300 series airplanes: 
Accomplishment of the actions required by paragraph (g)(1), (g)(2), 
or (g)(3) of this AD constitutes compliance with the requirements of 
paragraph (g)(1) of AD 2012-21-19, Amendment 39-17235 (77 FR 65812, 
October 31, 2012); paragraph (g) of AD 2012-21-20, Amendment 39-
17236 (77 FR 65799, October 31, 2012); and paragraphs (g), (h), and 
(i) of AD 2015-26-02, Amendment 39-18350 (80 FR 81174, December 29, 
2015), for that airplane only.
    (2) For Airbus Model A340-500 and -600 series airplanes: 
Accomplishment of the actions required by paragraphs (h)(1), (h)(2), 
and (h)(3) 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); and paragraph (j) of AD 2015-26-02, 
Amendment 39-18350 (80 FR 81174, December 29, 2015), for that 
airplane only.

(j) Parts Installation Limitations

    As of the effective date of this AD, no person may install any 
RAT actuator or any RAT having a part number identified in table 1 
to paragraph (j) of this AD, on any airplane, unless it meets the 
conditions specified in paragraph (j)(1) or (j)(2) of this AD, as 
applicable.

       Table 1 to Paragraph (j) of This AD--Affected Part Numbers
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                                                       RAT actuator part
 Affected Airbus airplane models    RAT part number         number
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Model A330-200 and -300 series    1720934C,             5912958, 5915768
 airplanes.                        1720934D,
                                   766351A, 768084A,
                                   770379A, 770952C,
                                   770952D, 770952E.
Model A330-200 Freighter series   1720934C,             5912958, 5915768
 airplanes.                        1720934D,
                                   766351A, 768084A,
                                   770379A, 770952C,
                                   770952D, 770952E.
Model A340-200 and -300 series    1720934C,             5912958, 5915768
 airplanes.                        1720934D,
                                   766351A, 768084A,
                                   770379A, 770952C,
                                   770952D, 770952E.
Model A340-500 and -600 series    772722H, 772722J,     5912536, 5915769
 airplanes.                        772722L.
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    (1) For Airbus Model A330-200 Freighter series airplanes; Model 
A330-200, and A330-300 series airplanes; and Model A340-200 and -300 
series airplanes: The RAT actuator or RAT has a serial number listed 
as affected and modified in Hamilton Sundstrand Service Bulletin 
ERPS06M-29-21, dated May 27, 2014, and the RAT has been re-
identified 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.
    (2) For Airbus Model A340-500 and -600 series airplanes: The RAT 
actuator or the RAT has a serial number listed as affected and 
modified in Hamilton Sundstrand Service Bulletin ERPS33T-29-7, dated 
June 6, 2014, and the RAT has been re-identified in accordance with 
the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A340-29-
5025, dated June 16, 2014.

(k) 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.

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    (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 the DOA, the approval 
must include the DOA-authorized signature.
    (3) Required for Compliance (RC): If any Airbus service 
information contains procedures or tests that are identified as RC, 
those procedures and tests must be done to comply with this AD; any 
procedures or tests that are not identified as RC are recommended. 
Those procedures and tests that are not identified as RC may be 
deviated from using accepted methods in accordance with the 
operator's maintenance or inspection program without obtaining 
approval of an AMOC, provided the procedures and tests identified as 
RC can be done and the airplane can be put back in an airworthy 
condition. Any substitutions or changes to procedures or tests 
identified as RC require approval of an AMOC.

(l) Related Information

    (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information 
(MCAI) EASA Airworthiness Directive 2015-0008, dated January 15, 
2015, for related information. This MCAI may be found in the AD 
docket on the Internet at https://www.regulations.gov by searching 
for and locating Docket No. FAA-2016-3983.
    (2) For Airbus service information identified in this proposed 
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. 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.

    Issued in Renton, Washington, on February 19, 2016.
Dorr M. Anderson,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification 
Service.
[FR Doc. 2016-04288 Filed 2-29-16; 8:45 am]
 BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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