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(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by mandatory
continuing airworthiness information (MCAI)
originated by an aviation authority of another
country to identify and correct an unsafe
condition on an aviation product. The MCAI
describes the unsafe condition as a need to
incorporate new revisions into the
Limitations section, Chapter 4, of the FAAapproved maintenance program (e.g.,
maintenance manual). The limitations were
revised to include repetitive inspections of
the main landing gear (MLG) attachment
bolts. These actions are required to ensure
the continued operational safety of the
affected airplanes.
(f) Actions and Compliance
Unless already done, do the actions in
paragraphs (f)(1) through (6) of this AD:
(1) Before further flight after October 5,
2016 (the effective date of this AD), insert the
following revisions into the Limitations
section of the FAA-approved maintenance
program (e.g., maintenance manual):
(i) STRUCTURAL, COMPONENT AND
MISCELLANEOUS—AIRWORTHINESS
LIMITATIONS, Data module code 12–A–04–
00–00–00A–000A–A, dated July 12, 2016, of
the Pilatus Model type—PC–12, PC–12/45,
PC–12/47, Aircraft Maintenance Manual
(AMM), Document No. 02049, 12–A–AM–
00–00–00–I, revision 32, dated July 18, 2016;
and
(ii) STRUCTURAL AND COMPONENT
LIMITATIONS—AIRWORTHINESS
LIMITATIONS, Data module code 12–B–04–
00–00–00A–000A–A, dated July 19, 2016, of
the Pilatus Model type—PC–12/47E MSN–
1001–UP, Aircraft Maintenance Manual
(AMM), Document No. 02300, 12–B–AM–00–
00–00–I, revision 15, dated July 30, 2016.
(2) The new limitations section revisions
listed in paragraphs (f)(1)(i) and (ii) of this
AD specify the following:
(i) Establish inspections of the MLG
attachment bolts,
(ii) Specify replacement of components
before or upon reaching the applicable life
limit, and
(iii) Specify accomplishment of all
applicable maintenance tasks within certain
thresholds and intervals.
(3) Only authorized Pilatus Service Centers
can do the Supplemental Structural
Inspection Document (SSID) as required by
the documents in paragraphs (f)(1)(i) and (ii)
of this AD because deviations from the type
design in critical locations could make the
airplane ineligible for this life extension.
(4) If no compliance time is specified in the
documents listed in paragraphs (f)(1)(i) and
(ii) of this AD when doing any corrective
actions where discrepancies are found as
required in paragraph (f)(2)(iii) of this AD, do
these corrective actions before further flight
after doing the applicable maintenance task.
(5) During the accomplishment of the
actions required in paragraph (f)(2) of this
AD, including all subparagraphs, if a
discrepancy is found that is not identified in
the documents listed in paragraphs (f)(1)(i)
and (ii) of this AD, before further flight after
finding the discrepancy, contact PILATUS
AIRCRAFT LTD. at the address specified in
paragraph (h) of this AD for a repair scheme
and incorporate that repair scheme.
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(6) Before or upon accumulating 6 years
time-in-service (TIS) on the MLG attachment
bolts or within the next 3 months TIS after
October 5, 2016 (the effective date of this
AD), whichever occurs later, inspect the MLB
attachment bolts for cracks and corrosion and
before further flight take all necessary
corrective actions.
The following provisions also apply to this
AD:
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs): The Manager, Standards Office,
FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs
for this AD, if requested using the procedures
found in 14 CFR 39.19. Send information to
ATTN: Doug Rudolph, Aerospace Engineer,
FAA, Small Airplane Directorate, 901 Locust,
Room 301, Kansas City, Missouri 64106;
telephone: (816) 329–4059; fax: (816) 329–
4090; email: doug.rudolph@faa.gov.
(i) Before using any approved AMOC on
any airplane to which the AMOC applies,
notify your appropriate principal inspector
(PI) in the FAA Flight Standards District
Office (FSDO), or lacking a PI, your local
FSDO.
(ii) AMOCs approved for AD 2014–22–01,
39–18005 (79 FR 67343, November 13, 2014)
are not approved as AMOCs for this AD.
(2) Airworthy Product: For any requirement
in this AD to obtain corrective actions from
a manufacturer or other source, use these
actions if they are FAA-approved. Corrective
actions are considered FAA-approved if they
are approved by the State of Design Authority
(or their delegated agent). You are required
to assure the product is airworthy before it
is returned to service.
(h) Related Information
Refer to MCAI European Aviation Safety
Agency (EASA) AD No. 2016–0083, dated
April 28, 2016, for related information. You
may examine the MCAI on the Internet at
https://www.regulations.gov/
document?D=FAA-2016-7003-0002. For
service information related to this AD,
contact PILATUS AIRCRAFT LTD., Customer
Service Manager, CH–6371 STANS,
Switzerland; telephone: +41 (0) 41 619 33 33;
fax: +41 (0) 41 619 73 11; Internet: https://
www.pilatus-aircraft.com or email:
SupportPC12@pilatus-aircraft.com. You may
review copies of the referenced service
information at the FAA, Small Airplane
Directorate, 901 Locust, Kansas City,
Missouri 64106. For information on the
availability of this material at the FAA, call
(816) 329–4148.
Issued in Kansas City, Missouri, on August
23, 2016.
David R. Showers,
Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate,
Aircraft Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 2016–20828 Filed 8–30–16; 8:45 am]
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Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2016–8851; Directorate
Identifier 2016–NM–070–AD]
RIN 2120–AA64
(g) Other FAA AD Provisions
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus
Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
(NPRM).
AGENCY:
We propose to adopt a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for all
Airbus Model A330–200 Freighter,
–200, and –300 series airplanes; and
Airbus Model A340–500, and –600
series airplanes. This proposed AD was
prompted by reports that nonconforming aluminum alloy was used to
manufacture several structural parts on
the inboard flap. This proposed AD
would require identification of the
potentially affected inboard flap parts, a
one-time eddy current inspection to
identify which material the parts are
made of, and depending on findings,
replacement with serviceable parts. We
are proposing this AD to detect and
correct structural parts of inboard flaps
made of nonconforming aluminum
alloy, which could result in reduced
structural integrity of the airplane.
DATES: We must receive comments on
this proposed AD by October 17, 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: Deliver to Mail
address above 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:
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
SUMMARY:
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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–
8851; 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–2016–8851; Directorate Identifier
2016–NM–070–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 2016–0082, dated April 27,
2016 (referred to after this as the
Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness
Information, or ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct
an unsafe condition all Airbus Model
A330–200 Freighter, –200, and –300
series airplanes; and Airbus Model
A340–500, and –600 series airplanes.
The MCAI states:
Following an Airbus quality control review
on the final assembly line, it was discovered
that non-conforming aluminium alloy was
used to manufacture several structural parts
on the inboard flap.
This condition, if not detected and
corrected, could reduce the structural
integrity of the aeroplane.
To address this potential unsafe condition,
Airbus issued Service Bulletin (SB) A330–
57–3120 and SB A340–57–5036 to provide
instructions to identify and inspect the
potentially affected parts.
For the reasons described above, this
[EASA] AD requires identification of the
potentially affected inboard flap parts, a onetime Special Detailed Inspection (SDI) [eddy
current measurement] to identify which
material they are made of and, depending on
findings, replacement with serviceable parts.
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–
8851.
Related Service Information Under 1
CFR Part 51
We reviewed Airbus Service Bulletin
A330–57–3120, dated September 18,
2015; and Airbus Service Bulletin
A340–57–5036, dated September 18,
2015. The service information describes
procedures for inspecting inboard flaps
using eddy current inspection methods.
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 31 airplanes of U.S. registry.
We estimate the following costs to
comply with this proposed AD:
ESTIMATED COSTS
Action
Labor cost
Parts cost
Cost per
product
Cost on U.S.
operators
Inspection ........................................................
5 work-hours × $85 per hour = $425 .............
$0
$425
$13,175
We estimate the following costs to do
any necessary replacements that would
be required based on the results of the
proposed inspection. We have no way of
determining the number of airplanes
that might need these replacements:
ON-CONDITION COSTS
Action
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Remove and Replace Flap ......................
60 work-hours × $85 per hour = $5,100
According to the manufacturer, some
of the costs of this proposed AD may be
covered under warranty, thereby
reducing the cost impact on affected
individuals. We do not control warranty
coverage for affected individuals. The
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Parts cost
Cost per
product
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$5,100
Labor cost
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cost of purchasing a flap spare is not
available. As a result, we have included
only labor costs in our cost estimate.
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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
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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:
manufacture several structural parts on the
inboard flap. We are issuing this AD to detect
and correct structural parts of inboard flaps
made of nonconforming aluminum alloy,
which could result in reduced structural
integrity of the airplane.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the
compliance times specified, unless already
done.
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
DIRECTIVES
(g) Inboard Flap Serial Number
Identification
1. The authority citation for part 39
continues to read as follows:
Within 24 months after the effective date
of this AD: Inspect each left-hand (LH) and
right-hand (RH) inboard flap, in accordance
with the Accomplishment Instructions of
Airbus Service Bulletin A330–57–3120,
dated September 18, 2015; and Airbus
Service Bulletin A340–57–5036, dated
September 18, 2015; as applicable; to identify
the serial number. A review of airplane
delivery and maintenance records is
acceptable in lieu of inspecting the inboard
flaps, provided those records can be relied
upon for that purpose and the serial number
of the affected parts can be conclusively
identified from that review. The serial
numbers of affected inboard flaps are
identified in figure 1 to paragraph (g) of this
AD.
Note 1 to paragraphs (g) and (h) of this
AD: Airbus Service Bulletin A330–57–3120,
dated September 18, 2015; and Airbus
Service Bulletin A340–57–5036, dated
September 18, 2015; list the serial numbers
of potentially affected LH and RH inboard
flaps and the corresponding airplane serial
number on which these parts were installed
during production. The airplane serial
number list is for information only, as it
cannot be excluded that a potentially affected
inboard flap has been removed from an
airplane and later re-installed on another
airplane.
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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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Airbus: Docket No. FAA–2016–8851;
Directorate Identifier 2016–NM–070–AD.
(a) Comments Due Date
We must receive comments by October 17,
2016.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to Airbus Model A330–
223F and –243F airplanes; A330–201, –202,
–203, –223, and –243 airplanes; A330–301,
–302, –303, –321, –322, –323, –341, –342,
and –343 airplanes; A340–541 airplanes; and
A340–642 airplanes; certificated in any
category, all manufacturer serial numbers.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of
America Code 57, Wings.
(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by reports that
nonconforming aluminum alloy was used to
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17/08/09
21/05/10
09/08/10
10/07/09
06/08/10
29/07/09
19/08/09
23/12/09
14/09/09
17/09/10
23/09/09
11/09/09
12/05/10
01/10/09
01/10/09
08/09/09
07/09/09
18/09/09
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11030
11034
11031
11071
11033
11036
11035
11057
11037
11038
11042
11040
11041
11046
11043
11044
11047
11049
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11028
11002
11031
11071
11057
11098
11035
11036
11033
11038
11039
11040
11041
11042
11043
11044
11045
11046
11047
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23/03/11
24/03/11
14/04/11
14/04/11
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11202
11198
11203
11204
11205
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11211
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11213
11229
11215
11216
11217
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11220
11238
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11201
11202
11203
11204
11229
11206
11208
11209
11210
11213
11212
11214
11215
11217
11216
11219
11218
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11352
11353
11354
11355
11383
11380
11359
11361
11358
11325
11399
11362
11363
11364
11365
11366
11367
11368
11369
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11349
11352
11353
11354
11355
11357
11356
11393
11361
11358
11360
11365
11362
11363
11364
11368
11366
11367
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26/10/09
03/09/10
30/10/09
19/11/09
28/10/10
27/10/09
28/10/09
29/10/09
16/11/10
23/12/09
23/11/09
03/11/10
30/11/09
30/11/09
18/11/09
17/12/09
24/11/09
17/09/10
23/12/09
10/12/09
07/12/09
23/12/09
22/12/09
07/12/09
19/01/10
11/02/10
26/03/10
28/01/10
28/01/10
04/02/10
29/01/10
05/02/10
29/03/10
09/03/10
15/04/10
16/04/10
29/03/10
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11055
11051
11054
11053
11008
11015
11059
11060
11063
11061
11066
11070
11065
11032
11067
11072
11074
11147
11095
11075
11076
11077
11069
11079
11078
11081
11080
11082
11084
11098
11085
11039
11086
11087
11088
11089
11090
11091
11230
11093
11094
11073
11096
11097
11101
11099
11100
11105
11102
11106
11104
11103
11108
11133
11114
11110
11116
11112
11241
11111
11118
11120
11122
11123
11124
11126
11127
11129
11130
11135
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11049
11051
11054
11053
11019
11055
11059
11060
11063
11061
11066
11070
11065
11032
11067
11072
11074
11147
11095
11075
11076
11077
11069
11079
11078
11081
11080
11082
11084
11030
11085
11037
11086
11087
11088
11089
11090
11091
11230
11093
11094
11073
11096
11097
11101
11099
11100
11105
11130
11106
11104
11103
11108
11133
11114
11110
11116
11112
11238
11034
11118
11120
11122
11123
11124
11126
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11129
11102
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11372
11373
11374
11375
11376
11377
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11381
11371
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11386
11406
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11407
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11429
11427
11434
11432
11430
11431
11436
11433
11437
11435
11438
11440
11441
11439
11442
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11372
11375
11373
11374
11377
11376
11350
11381
11379
11380
11382
11371
11383
11384
11385
11389
11387
11388
11390
11392
11403
11394
11395
11397
11399
11396
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11398
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FIGURE 1 TO PARAGRAPH (g) OF THIS AD—AFFECTED FLAP SERIAL NUMBERS (S/N)—Continued
Date of first operation
25/06/10
26/07/10
23/07/10
14/09/11
15/07/10
23/07/10
23/08/10
27/08/10
13/08/10
13/09/10
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30/11/10
26/11/10
14/12/10
15/06/12
19/11/10
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21/01/11
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11117
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11150
11148
11151
11107
11159
11153
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11156
11157
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11186
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11256
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11167
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11183
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11174
11175
11177
11172
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11181
11184
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11192
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11196
11199
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11201
11170
11132
11111
11138
11136
11062
11141
11145
11117
11146
11149
11150
11148
11151
11107
11159
11153
11155
11156
11157
11168
11160
11161
11163
11280
11165
11167
1960
11169
11170
11171
11172
11173
11174
11302
11177
11178
11304
11181
11183
11184
11188
11187
11189
11190
11186
11191
11192
11193
11195
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11198
11199
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(h) Eddy Current Conductivity Measurement
For each affected inboard flap, within 6
years after the effective date of this AD, or
within 12 years after the date of the flap first
operation, whichever occurs first, accomplish
an eddy current conductivity measurement,
in accordance with the Accomplishment
Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A330–
57–3120, dated September 18, 2015; or
Airbus Service Bulletin A340–57–5036,
dated September 18, 2015; as applicable.
Note 2 to paragraph (h) of this AD: The
date of first operation is shown in figure 1
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operation
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29/03/12
16/03/12
29/03/12
18/04/12
12/04/12
26/04/12
20/04/12
24/04/12
27/04/12
25/04/12
26/04/12
14/05/12
10/05/12
11/05/12
09/05/12
25/05/12
29/05/12
31/05/12
28/06/12
15/06/12
15/06/12
31/05/12
18/06/12
22/06/12
19/07/12
29/06/12
11/07/12
26/06/12
09/07/12
03/07/12
12/07/12
16/07/12
24/08/12
13/07/12
23/07/12
29/08/12
10/08/12
23/07/12
30/08/12
30/07/12
31/08/12
18/09/12
30/11/12
12/09/12
15/10/12
17/09/12
28/09/12
09/10/12
24/09/12
15/10/12
21/09/12
19/10/12
17/10/12
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11297
11299
11300
11281
11302
11301
11303
11304
11305
11306
11307
11308
11310
11312
11309
11311
11313
11314
11317
11316
11318
11319
11320
11321
11322
11323
11324
11348
11326
11327
11328
11329
11330
11331
11332
11333
11334
11335
11337
11336
11180
11340
11339
11341
11343
11346
11345
11342
11344
11347
11338
11350
11351
11297
11175
11300
11301
11180
11303
11306
11307
11305
11308
11196
11310
11312
11317
11299
11311
11313
11314
11315
11336
11318
11319
11320
11321
11322
11323
11324
11325
11326
11327
11328
11329
11330
11331
11332
11333
11334
11335
11337
11309
11339
11340
11341
11343
11345
11347
11344
11342
11346
9015
11348
11359
11351
to paragraph (g) of this AD as day, month,
year (dd/mm/yy).
(i) Replacement
If a part manufactured from nonconforming material is detected during the
eddy current inspection required by
paragraph (h) of this AD, within 30 days after
doing the eddy current inspection, replace
the affected part 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).
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27/08/13
19/08/13
04/09/13
03/09/13
25/09/13
13/09/13
29/10/13
26/09/13
02/12/13
25/09/13
25/09/13
27/09/13
28/10/13
22/10/13
11/10/13
25/10/13
20/11/13
17/10/13
21/10/13
23/10/13
05/11/13
04/11/13
13/11/13
04/11/13
22/11/13
27/11/13
11/12/13
18/11/13
02/12/13
02/12/13
30/12/13
16/12/13
16/12/13
06/12/13
03/12/13
09/12/13
09/12/13
09/12/13
17/12/13
09/01/14
21/01/14
27/02/14
27/01/14
17/01/14
31/01/14
14/01/14
29/01/14
30/01/14
24/01/14
27/02/14
16/06/14
14/02/14
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11443
11446
11447
11444
11445
11449
11450
11448
11453
11454
11451
11472
11457
11458
11456
11455
11459
11460
11461
11462
11463
11465
11466
11452
11389
11468
11467
11470
11469
11474
11471
11503
11476
11477
11475
11479
11480
11478
11481
11482
11483
11484
11486
11487
11485
11489
11490
11488
11492
11493
11491
11495
11498
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11442
11443
11444
11445
11446
11447
11448
11449
11450
11451
11464
11453
11454
11455
11456
11459
11458
11461
11460
11463
11462
11466
11473
11465
11457
11467
11468
11469
11470
11471
11488
11474
11477
11475
11476
11480
11489
11481
11482
11483
11484
11486
11487
11485
11490
11491
11492
11493
11479
11494
11495
11498
(j) Parts Installation Limitation
As of the effective date of this AD, an
inboard flap may be installed on any
airplane, provided the part is a serviceable
part. A serviceable part is:
(1) A part that is not listed by serial
number in figure 1 to paragraph (g) of this
AD; or
(2) A part that has a serial number listed
in figure 1 to paragraph (g) of this AD, but
which has passed an eddy current
conductivity measurement in accordance
with the Accomplishment Instructions of
Airbus Service Bulletin A330–57–3120,
dated September 18, 2015; or Airbus Service
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(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: 9ANM-116-AMOC-REQUESTS@faa.gov.
Before using any approved AMOC, notify
your appropriate principal inspector, or
lacking a principal inspector, the manager of
the local flight standards district office/
certificate holding district office. The AMOC
approval letter must specifically reference
this AD.
(2) 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
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 2016–0082, dated
April 27, 2016, 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–
2016–8851.
(2) For service information identified in
this AD, contact Airbus SAS, Airworthiness
Office—EAL, 1 Rond Point Maurice Bellonte,
31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone: +33
5 61 93 36 96; fax: +33 5 61 93 45 80; email:
airworthiness.A330-A340@airbus.com;
Internet: https://www.airbus.com. You may
view this service information at the FAA,
VerDate Sep<11>2014
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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 August
18, 2016.
Dorr M. Anderson,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2016-8851; Directorate Identifier 2016-NM-070-AD]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
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SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all
Airbus Model A330-200 Freighter, -200, and -300 series airplanes; and
Airbus Model A340-500, and -600 series airplanes. This proposed AD was
prompted by reports that non-conforming aluminum alloy was used to
manufacture several structural parts on the inboard flap. This proposed
AD would require identification of the potentially affected inboard
flap parts, a one-time eddy current inspection to identify which
material the parts are made of, and depending on findings, replacement
with serviceable parts. We are proposing this AD to detect and correct
structural parts of inboard flaps made of nonconforming aluminum alloy,
which could result in reduced structural integrity of the airplane.
DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by October 17,
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: Deliver to Mail address above 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: 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
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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-
8851; 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-2016-8851;
Directorate Identifier 2016-NM-070-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 2016-0082, dated April 27, 2016 (referred to
after this as the Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or
``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition all Airbus Model A330-200
Freighter, -200, and -300 series airplanes; and Airbus Model A340-500,
and -600 series airplanes. The MCAI states:
Following an Airbus quality control review on the final assembly
line, it was discovered that non-conforming aluminium alloy was used
to manufacture several structural parts on the inboard flap.
This condition, if not detected and corrected, could reduce the
structural integrity of the aeroplane.
To address this potential unsafe condition, Airbus issued
Service Bulletin (SB) A330-57-3120 and SB A340-57-5036 to provide
instructions to identify and inspect the potentially affected parts.
For the reasons described above, this [EASA] AD requires
identification of the potentially affected inboard flap parts, a
one-time Special Detailed Inspection (SDI) [eddy current
measurement] to identify which material they are made of and,
depending on findings, replacement with serviceable parts.
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-
8851.
Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51
We reviewed Airbus Service Bulletin A330-57-3120, dated September
18, 2015; and Airbus Service Bulletin A340-57-5036, dated September 18,
2015. The service information describes procedures for inspecting
inboard flaps using eddy current inspection methods. 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 31 airplanes of U.S.
registry.
We estimate the following costs to comply with this proposed AD:
Estimated Costs
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Cost per Cost on U.S.
Action Labor cost Parts cost product operators
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Inspection.......................... 5 work-hours x $85 per $0 $425 $13,175
hour = $425.
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We estimate the following costs to do any necessary replacements
that would be required based on the results of the proposed inspection.
We have no way of determining the number of airplanes that might need
these replacements:
On-Condition Costs
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Cost per
Action Labor cost Parts cost product
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Remove and Replace Flap................ 60 work-hours x $85 per Unavailable............... $5,100
hour = $5,100.
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According to the manufacturer, some of the costs of this proposed
AD may be covered under warranty, thereby reducing the cost impact on
affected individuals. We do not control warranty coverage for affected
individuals. The cost of purchasing a flap spare is not available. As a
result, we have included only labor costs in our cost estimate.
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
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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-2016-8851; Directorate Identifier 2016-NM-
070-AD.
(a) Comments Due Date
We must receive comments by October 17, 2016.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to Airbus Model A330-223F and -243F airplanes;
A330-201, -202, -203, -223, and -243 airplanes; A330-301, -302, -
303, -321, -322, -323, -341, -342, and -343 airplanes; A340-541
airplanes; and A340-642 airplanes; certificated in any category, all
manufacturer serial numbers.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 57, Wings.
(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by reports that nonconforming aluminum
alloy was used to manufacture several structural parts on the
inboard flap. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct
structural parts of inboard flaps made of nonconforming aluminum
alloy, which could result in reduced structural integrity of the
airplane.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified,
unless already done.
(g) Inboard Flap Serial Number Identification
Within 24 months after the effective date of this AD: Inspect
each left-hand (LH) and right-hand (RH) inboard flap, in accordance
with the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin
A330-57-3120, dated September 18, 2015; and Airbus Service Bulletin
A340-57-5036, dated September 18, 2015; as applicable; to identify
the serial number. A review of airplane delivery and maintenance
records is acceptable in lieu of inspecting the inboard flaps,
provided those records can be relied upon for that purpose and the
serial number of the affected parts can be conclusively identified
from that review. The serial numbers of affected inboard flaps are
identified in figure 1 to paragraph (g) of this AD.
Note 1 to paragraphs (g) and (h) of this AD: Airbus Service
Bulletin A330-57-3120, dated September 18, 2015; and Airbus Service
Bulletin A340-57-5036, dated September 18, 2015; list the serial
numbers of potentially affected LH and RH inboard flaps and the
corresponding airplane serial number on which these parts were
installed during production. The airplane serial number list is for
information only, as it cannot be excluded that a potentially
affected inboard flap has been removed from an airplane and later
re-installed on another airplane.
Figure 1 to Paragraph (g) of This AD--Affected Flap Serial Numbers (s/n)
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Date of Date of
Date of first operation LH s/n RH s/n first LH s/n RH s/n first LH s/n RH s/n
operation operation
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29/09/10........................................ 11004 11004 28/02/11 11202 11201 19/12/12 11349 11349
21/07/09........................................ 11030 11028 22/02/11 11198 11202 17/12/12 11352 11352
17/08/09........................................ 11034 11002 07/03/11 11203 11203 15/11/12 11353 11353
21/05/10........................................ 11031 11031 30/03/11 11204 11204 30/10/12 11354 11354
09/08/10........................................ 11071 11071 31/05/11 11205 11229 22/10/12 11355 11355
10/07/09........................................ 11033 11057 15/03/11 11206 11206 31/10/12 11383 11357
06/08/10........................................ 11036 11098 24/03/11 11208 11208 30/10/12 11380 11356
29/07/09........................................ 11035 11035 04/04/11 11209 11209 26/11/12 11359 11393
19/08/09........................................ 11057 11036 22/03/11 11210 11210 30/11/12 11361 11361
23/12/09........................................ 11037 11033 23/03/11 11211 11213 16/11/12 11358 11358
14/09/09........................................ 11038 11038 24/03/11 11212 11212 30/11/12 11325 11360
17/09/10........................................ 11042 11039 14/04/11 11213 11214 12/12/12 11399 11365
23/09/09........................................ 11040 11040 14/04/11 11229 11215 26/11/12 11362 11362
11/09/09........................................ 11041 11041 11/04/11 11215 11217 09/11/12 11363 11363
12/05/10........................................ 11046 11042 06/04/11 11216 11216 30/11/12 11364 11364
01/10/09........................................ 11043 11043 12/04/11 11217 11219 23/11/12 11365 11368
01/10/09........................................ 11044 11044 15/04/11 11218 11218 07/12/12 11366 11366
08/09/09........................................ 11047 11045 04/05/11 11219 11221 06/12/12 11367 11367
07/09/09........................................ 11049 11046 29/04/11 11220 11220 19/12/12 11368 11370
18/09/09........................................ 1970 11047 11/05/11 11238 11222 11/12/12 11369 11369
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30/09/09........................................ 11048 11048 13/05/11 11222 11223 21/12/12 11370 11372
26/10/09........................................ 11055 11049 06/05/11 11223 11224 13/12/12 11372 11375
03/09/10........................................ 11051 11051 19/05/11 11224 11225 20/12/12 11373 11373
30/10/09........................................ 11054 11054 19/05/11 11225 11205 21/12/12 11374 11374
19/11/09........................................ 11053 11053 29/06/11 11226 11226 16/01/13 11375 11377
28/10/10........................................ 11008 11019 25/05/11 11227 11227 11/01/13 11376 11376
27/10/09........................................ 11015 11055 16/05/11 11228 11228 15/01/13 11377 11350
28/10/09........................................ 11059 11059 10/06/11 11092 11092 05/02/13 11378 11381
29/10/09........................................ 11060 11060 23/11/11 11231 11231 25/01/13 11379 11379
16/11/10........................................ 11063 11063 08/07/11 11232 11232 18/01/13 11382 11380
23/12/09........................................ 11061 11061 23/06/11 11234 11234 22/03/13 11381 11382
23/11/09........................................ 11066 11066 22/06/11 11233 11233 27/02/13 11371 11371
03/11/10........................................ 11070 11070 24/06/11 11237 11237 08/03/13 11385 11383
30/11/09........................................ 11065 11065 15/06/11 11235 11235 06/02/13 11384 11384
30/11/09........................................ 11032 11032 01/07/11 11236 11236 05/02/13 11386 11385
18/11/09........................................ 11067 11067 12/07/11 11239 11239 19/02/13 11406 11389
17/12/09........................................ 11072 11072 25/11/11 11115 11115 16/03/13 11387 11387
24/11/09........................................ 11074 11074 29/07/11 11240 11240 25/02/13 11388 11388
17/09/10........................................ 11147 11147 06/10/11 11243 11243 15/02/13 11390 11390
23/12/09........................................ 11095 11095 29/07/11 11244 11241 25/02/13 11392 11392
10/12/09........................................ 11075 11075 03/08/11 11245 11245 01/03/13 11391 11403
07/12/09........................................ 11076 11076 29/08/11 11246 11244 01/03/13 11394 11394
23/12/09........................................ 11077 11077 22/08/11 11247 11247 11/03/13 11393 11395
22/12/09........................................ 11069 11069 20/12/11 11248 11246 08/03/13 11397 11397
07/12/09........................................ 11079 11079 30/08/11 11249 11249 14/03/13 11395 11399
19/01/10........................................ 11078 11078 25/08/11 11136 11248 18/03/13 11396 11396
11/02/10........................................ 11081 11081 06/09/11 11250 11250 18/03/13 11356 11400
26/03/10........................................ 11080 11080 27/09/11 11252 11254 28/03/13 11398 11398
28/01/10........................................ 11082 11082 28/09/11 11221 11251 22/03/13 11401 11401
28/01/10........................................ 11084 11084 15/09/11 11214 11255 09/04/13 11400 11402
04/02/10........................................ 11098 11030 20/10/11 11266 11256 21/03/13 11404 11404
29/01/10........................................ 11085 11085 19/12/11 11258 11258 09/04/13 11402 11405
05/02/10........................................ 11039 11037 19/10/11 11255 11259 26/04/13 11403 11407
29/03/10........................................ 11086 11086 10/11/11 11259 11260 15/04/13 11360 11406
09/03/10........................................ 11087 11087 05/10/11 11261 11261 11/04/13 11407 11408
15/04/10........................................ 11088 11088 17/10/11 11260 11263 19/04/13 11409 11409
16/04/10........................................ 11089 11089 10/11/11 11254 11252 24/04/13 11410 11410
29/03/10........................................ 11090 11090 17/11/11 11262 11262 19/04/13 11411 14411
11/06/10........................................ 11091 11091 16/11/11 11263 11264 22/04/13 11408 11412
22/06/11........................................ 11230 11230 16/11/11 11264 11265 26/04/13 11413 11413
23/03/10........................................ 11093 11093 25/11/11 11265 11266 30/04/13 11414 11414
23/02/10........................................ 11094 11094 28/11/11 11267 11267 22/04/13 11412 11415
24/03/10........................................ 11073 11073 05/12/11 11268 11268 15/07/13 11416 11416
31/03/10........................................ 11096 11096 29/11/11 11270 11270 17/05/13 11405 11417
16/03/10........................................ 11097 11097 06/12/11 11271 11271 28/05/13 11415 11418
10/03/10........................................ 11101 11101 12/12/11 11272 11272 23/05/13 11419 11419
15/03/10........................................ 11099 11099 07/12/11 11275 11275 17/05/13 11417 11421
23/03/10........................................ 11100 11100 14/12/11 11269 11269 30/05/13 11418 11420
16/06/10........................................ 11105 11105 15/12/11 11274 11274 30/05/13 11357 11386
07/12/10........................................ 11102 11130 12/12/11 11276 11276 27/05/13 11420 11422
13/04/10........................................ 11106 11106 11/01/12 11279 11279 13/06/13 11421 11423
27/04/10........................................ 11104 11104 20/01/12 11278 11278 04/06/13 11424 11424
30/04/10........................................ 11103 11103 19/01/12 11164 11164 17/06/13 11426 11378
07/04/10........................................ 11108 11108 12/01/12 11277 11277 10/06/13 11423 11427
16/04/10........................................ 11133 11133 19/01/12 11280 11281 27/06/13 11428 11428
10/05/10........................................ 11114 11114 23/01/12 11298 11282 20/06/13 11425 11425
10/05/10........................................ 11110 11110 17/01/12 11282 11284 27/06/13 11429 11426
06/05/10........................................ 11116 11116 30/01/12 11283 11283 21/06/13 11427 11429
27/05/10........................................ 11112 11112 01/02/12 11284 11285 01/07/13 11434 11434
13/07/11........................................ 11241 11238 24/02/12 11286 11286 01/07/13 11432 11432
11/05/10........................................ 11111 11034 17/02/12 11285 11287 23/07/13 11430 11430
17/06/10........................................ 11118 11118 29/02/12 11287 11289 31/07/13 11431 11431
09/06/10........................................ 11120 11120 22/02/12 11288 11288 19/07/13 11436 11436
16/07/10........................................ 11122 11122 23/02/12 11289 11291 12/07/13 11433 11433
06/07/10........................................ 11123 11123 24/02/12 11290 11290 01/08/13 11437 11437
21/05/10........................................ 11124 11124 21/02/12 11291 11293 15/07/13 11435 11435
12/07/10........................................ 11126 11126 04/04/12 11292 11292 19/07/13 11438 11316
28/06/10........................................ 11127 11127 05/04/12 11293 11294 13/11/13 11440 11438
18/06/10........................................ 11129 11129 20/03/12 11294 11296 06/08/13 11441 11441
22/06/10........................................ 11130 11102 09/03/12 11295 11295 02/08/13 11439 11439
24/09/10........................................ 11135 11135 30/03/12 11296 11298 05/08/13 11442 11440
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25/06/10........................................ 11132 11132 29/03/12 11297 11297 09/08/13 11443 11391
26/07/10........................................ E11006 11111 16/03/12 11299 11175 27/08/13 11446 11442
23/07/10........................................ 11138 11138 29/03/12 11300 11300 19/08/13 11447 11443
14/09/11........................................ 11251 11136 18/04/12 11281 11301 04/09/13 11444 11444
15/07/10........................................ 11062 11062 12/04/12 11302 11180 03/09/13 11445 11445
23/07/10........................................ 11141 11141 26/04/12 11301 11303 25/09/13 11449 11446
23/08/10........................................ 11145 11145 20/04/12 11303 11306 13/09/13 11450 11447
27/08/10........................................ 11117 11117 24/04/12 11304 11307 29/10/13 11448 11448
13/08/10........................................ 11146 11146 27/04/12 11305 11305 26/09/13 11453 11449
13/09/10........................................ 11149 11149 25/04/12 11306 11308 02/12/13 11454 11450
27/09/10........................................ 11150 11150 26/04/12 11307 11196 25/09/13 11451 11451
14/11/11........................................ 11148 11148 14/05/12 11308 11310 25/09/13 11472 11464
17/09/10........................................ 11151 11151 10/05/12 11310 11312 27/09/13 11457 11453
28/09/10........................................ 11107 11107 11/05/12 11312 11317 28/10/13 11458 11454
27/09/10........................................ 11159 11159 09/05/12 11309 11299 22/10/13 11456 11455
25/10/10........................................ 11153 11153 25/05/12 11311 11311 11/10/13 11455 11456
29/09/10........................................ 11155 11155 29/05/12 11313 11313 25/10/13 11459 11459
08/10/10........................................ 11156 11156 31/05/12 11314 11314 20/11/13 11460 11458
13/10/10........................................ 11157 11157 28/06/12 11317 11315 17/10/13 11461 11461
15/10/10........................................ 11168 11168 15/06/12 11316 11336 21/10/13 11462 11460
13/10/10........................................ 11186 11160 15/06/12 11318 11318 23/10/13 11463 11463
22/10/10........................................ 11161 11161 31/05/12 11319 11319 05/11/13 11465 11462
22/10/10........................................ 11163 11163 18/06/12 11320 11320 04/11/13 11466 11466
25/01/12........................................ 11256 11280 22/06/12 11321 11321 13/11/13 11452 11473
22/11/10........................................ 11165 11165 19/07/12 11322 11322 04/11/13 11389 11465
10/11/10........................................ 11167 11167 29/06/12 11323 11323 22/11/13 11468 11457
02/12/10........................................ 1960 1960 11/07/12 11324 11324 27/11/13 11467 11467
15/11/10........................................ 11169 11169 26/06/12 11348 11325 11/12/13 11470 11468
30/11/10........................................ 11178 11170 09/07/12 11326 11326 18/11/13 11469 11469
10/11/10........................................ 11171 11171 03/07/12 11327 11327 02/12/13 11474 11470
30/11/10........................................ 11183 11172 12/07/12 11328 11328 02/12/13 11471 11471
26/11/10........................................ 11173 11173 16/07/12 11329 11329 30/12/13 11503 11488
14/12/10........................................ 11174 11174 24/08/12 11330 11330 16/12/13 11476 11474
15/06/12........................................ 11175 11302 13/07/12 11331 11331 16/12/13 11477 11477
19/11/10........................................ 11177 11177 23/07/12 11332 11332 06/12/13 11475 11475
23/12/10........................................ 11172 11178 29/08/12 11333 11333 03/12/13 11479 11476
11/04/12........................................ 11315 11304 10/08/12 11334 11334 09/12/13 11480 11480
16/12/10........................................ 11181 11181 23/07/12 11335 11335 09/12/13 11478 11489
15/12/10........................................ 11184 11183 30/08/12 11337 11337 09/12/13 11481 11481
15/12/10........................................ 11187 11184 30/07/12 11336 11309 17/12/13 11482 11482
14/01/11........................................ 11188 11188 31/08/12 11180 11339 09/01/14 11483 11483
25/01/11........................................ 11189 11187 18/09/12 11340 11340 21/01/14 11484 11484
21/01/11........................................ 11160 11189 30/11/12 11339 11341 27/02/14 11486 11486
12/01/11........................................ 11190 11190 12/09/12 11341 11343 27/01/14 11487 11487
25/01/11........................................ 11192 11186 15/10/12 11343 11345 17/01/14 11485 11485
07/02/11........................................ 11191 11191 17/09/12 11346 11347 31/01/14 11489 11490
07/02/11........................................ 11193 11192 28/09/12 11345 11344 14/01/14 11490 11491
18/02/11........................................ 11195 11193 09/10/12 11342 11342 29/01/14 11488 11492
24/02/11........................................ 11196 11195 24/09/12 11344 11346 30/01/14 11492 11493
25/02/11........................................ 11199 11211 15/10/12 11347 9015 24/01/14 11493 11479
25/02/11........................................ 11200 11198 21/09/12 11338 11348 27/02/14 11491 11494
21/02/11........................................ 11201 11199 19/10/12 11350 11359 16/06/14 11495 11495
14/02/11........................................ 11170 11200 17/10/12 11351 11351 14/02/14 11498 11498
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(h) Eddy Current Conductivity Measurement
For each affected inboard flap, within 6 years after the
effective date of this AD, or within 12 years after the date of the
flap first operation, whichever occurs first, accomplish an eddy
current conductivity measurement, in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A330-57-3120,
dated September 18, 2015; or Airbus Service Bulletin A340-57-5036,
dated September 18, 2015; as applicable.
Note 2 to paragraph (h) of this AD: The date of first operation
is shown in figure 1 to paragraph (g) of this AD as day, month, year
(dd/mm/yy).
(i) Replacement
If a part manufactured from non-conforming material is detected
during the eddy current inspection required by paragraph (h) of this
AD, within 30 days after doing the eddy current inspection, replace
the affected part 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).
(j) Parts Installation Limitation
As of the effective date of this AD, an inboard flap may be
installed on any airplane, provided the part is a serviceable part.
A serviceable part is:
(1) A part that is not listed by serial number in figure 1 to
paragraph (g) of this AD; or
(2) A part that has a serial number listed in figure 1 to
paragraph (g) of this AD, but which has passed an eddy current
conductivity measurement in accordance with the Accomplishment
Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A330-57-3120, dated
September 18, 2015; or Airbus Service
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Bulletin A340-57-5036, dated September 18, 2015; as applicable.
(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.
(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 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 2016-0082, dated April 27, 2016,
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-2016-8851.
(2) For service information identified in this AD, contact
Airbus SAS, Airworthiness Office--EAL, 1 Rond Point Maurice
Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone: +33 5 61 93 36 96;
fax: +33 5 61 93 45 80; email: airworthiness.A330-A340@airbus.com;
Internet: https://www.airbus.com. You may view this 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 August 18, 2016.
Dorr M. Anderson,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
[FR Doc. 2016-20696 Filed 8-30-16; 8:45 am]
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