Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes, 12-15 [2016-30280]
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(i) Other FAA AD Provisions
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to the Bombardier, Inc.
airplanes identified in paragraphs (c)(1),
(c)(2), and (c)(3) of this AD, certificated in
any category.
(1) Model CL–600–2C10 (Regional Jet
Series 700, 701, & 702) airplanes, serial
numbers 10002 through 10342 inclusive.
(2) Model CL–600–2D15 (Regional Jet
Series 705) airplanes and Model CL–600–
2D24 (Regional Jet Series 900) airplanes,
serial numbers 15001 through 15347
inclusive.
(3) Model CL–600–2E25 (Regional Jet
Series 1000) airplanes, serial numbers 19001
through 19040 inclusive.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of
America Code 53, Fuselage.
(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by a determination
that the protective polyurethane tapes
applied to the upper surfaces of the
aluminum and titanium floor structural
members may not be trimmed properly, and
on some places may overhang the profiles of
the floor structural parts. Subsequent tests
revealed that the overhanging pieces of tapes
that are not bonded to the structure do not
meet the flammability requirements and may
allow fire propagation below the floor
structure. We are issuing this AD to detect
and correct overhanging pieces of protective
polyurethane tapes, which are not bonded to
the structure and do not meet the
flammability requirements; this condition
may allow fire propagation below the floor
structure.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the
compliance times specified, unless already
done.
(g) Inspection and Corrective Actions
Within 12,600 flight hours after the
effective date of this AD: Do a detailed
inspection for excess tape or incorrect tape
installation of the polyurethane protective
tapes installed between floor panels and floor
structure between fuselage station (FS)
280.00 and FS969.00; and do all applicable
corrective actions; in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions of Bombardier
Service Bulletin 670BA–53–055, dated
December 3, 2015, except as specified in
paragraph (h) of this AD. Do all applicable
corrective actions before further flight.
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(h) Exception to Service Information
Where Bombardier Service Bulletin
670BA–53–055, dated December 3, 2015,
specifies to contact Bombardier, Inc., to ‘‘get
an approved disposition to complete this
service bulletin,’’ before further flight, repair
using a method approved by the Manager,
New York Aircraft Certification Office (ACO),
ANE–170, FAA; or Transport Canada Civil
Aviation (TCCA); or Bombardier, Inc.’s TCCA
Design Approval Organization (DAO).
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The following provisions also apply to this
AD:
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs): The Manager, New York ACO,
ANE–170, 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 ACO, send it to ATTN: Program
Manager, Continuing Operational Safety,
FAA, New York ACO, 1600 Stewart Avenue,
Suite 410, Westbury, NY 11590; telephone:
516–228–7300; fax: 516–794–5531. 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, New York ACO, ANE–170,
FAA; or TCCA; or Bombardier, Inc.’s TCCA
DAO. If approved by the DAO, the approval
must include the DAO-authorized signature.
(j) Related Information
Refer to Mandatory Continuing
Airworthiness Information (MCAI) Canadian
AD CF–2016–14, dated May 18, 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–2016–8180.
(k) Material Incorporated by Reference
(1) The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
(IBR) of the service information listed in this
paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR
part 51.
(2) You must use this service information
as applicable to do the actions required by
this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise.
(i) Bombardier Service Bulletin 670BA–53–
055, dated December 3, 2015.
(ii) Reserved.
(3) For service information identified in
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this AD, contact Bombardier, Inc., 400 Cote´
Vertu Road West, Dorval, Quebec H4S 1Y9,
Canada; Widebody Customer Response
Center North America toll-free telephone 1–
866–538–1247 or direct-dial telephone: 1–
514–855–2999; fax: 514–855–7401; email:
ac.yul@aero.bombardier.com; Internet:
https://www.bombardier.com.
(4) You may view this service information
at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate,
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For
information on the availability of this
material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221.
(5) You may view this service information
that is incorporated by reference at the
National Archives and Records
Administration (NARA). For information on
the availability of this material at NARA, call
202–741–6030, or go to: https://
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibrlocations.html.
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Issued in Renton, Washington, on
December 9, 2016.
Dionne Palermo,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 2016–30418 Filed 12–30–16; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2015–3631; Directorate
Identifier 2015–NM–060–AD; Amendment
39–18757; AD 2016–25–31]
RIN 2120–AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus
Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
We are adopting a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
Airbus Model A330–200 and –300 series
airplanes; Model A330–200 Freighter
series airplanes; and Model A340–200,
–300, –500, and –600 series airplanes.
This AD was prompted by reports of
chafed wiring at the upper left corner of
the cockpit door. The affected wire
bundle was not grounded on the cockpit
door frame. This AD requires modifying
the cockpit door frame structure,
installing bonding-leads to the upper
cockpit door frame, and modifying the
upper cockpit door plate cover. We are
issuing this AD to address the unsafe
condition on these products.
DATES: This AD is effective February 7,
2017.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of certain publications listed in this AD
as of February 7, 2017.
ADDRESSES: For service information
identified in this final rule, contact
Airbus SAS, Airworthiness Office—
EAL, 1 Rond Point Maurice Bellonte,
31707 Blagnac Cedex, France;
telephone: +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax: +33
5 61 93 45 80; email:
airworthiness.A330-A340@airbus.com;
Internet: https://www.airbus.com. You
may view this referenced service
information at the FAA, Transport
Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue
SW., Renton, WA. For information on
the availability of this material at the
FAA, call 425–227–1221. It is also
available on the Internet at https://
www.regulations.gov by searching for
and locating Docket No. FAA–2015–
3631.
SUMMARY:
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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–2015–
3631; or in person at the Docket
Management Facility between 9 a.m.
and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
except Federal holidays. The AD docket
contains this AD, the regulatory
evaluation, any comments received, and
other information. The street address for
the Docket Office (telephone: 800–647–
5527) is Docket Management Facility,
U.S. Department of Transportation,
Docket Operations, M–30, West
Building Ground Floor, Room W12–140,
1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
Washington, DC 20590.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Vladimir Ulyanov, Aerospace Engineer,
International Branch, ANM–116,
Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA,
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA
98057–3356; telephone: 425–227–1138;
fax: 425–227–1149.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Discussion
We issued a supplemental notice of
proposed rulemaking (SNPRM) to
amend 14 CFR part 39 by adding an AD
that would apply to certain Airbus
Model A330–200 and –300 series
airplanes; Model A330–200 Freighter
series airplanes; and Model A340–200,
–300, –500, and –600 series airplanes.
The SNPRM published in the Federal
Register on June 6, 2016 (81 FR 36211)
(‘‘the SNPRM’’). We preceded the
SNPRM with a notice of proposed
rulemaking (NPRM) that was published
in the Federal Register on September
18, 2015 (80 FR 56405) (‘‘the NPRM’’).
The NPRM proposed to require
modifying the cockpit door frame
structure, installing bonding-leads to the
upper cockpit door frame, and
modifying the upper cockpit door plate
cover. The NPRM was prompted by
reports of chafed wiring at the upper left
corner of the cockpit door. The SNPRM
proposed to also require, for certain
airplanes, installing a noise-reduced
cockpit door locking system (CDLS). We
are issuing this AD to prevent electrical
shock injury to persons contacting the
cockpit door.
The European Aviation Safety Agency
(EASA), which is the Technical Agent
for the Member States of the European
Union, has issued EASA AD 2015–0037,
dated March 2, 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 and
–300 series airplanes; Model A330–200
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Freighter series airplanes; and Model
A340–200, –300, –500, and –600 series
airplanes. The MCAI states:
An operator has reported chafed wiring at
the upper left corner of the cockpit door. The
investigation concluded that the affected
wire bundle, which supplies a voltage of
115V [volt] AC [alternating current], was not
grounded on the cockpit door frame as part
of the design of A330 and A340 aeroplanes.
This condition, if not corrected, could
result in injury [electrical shock], in case any
person gets in contact with the door frame.
Prompted by these findings, Airbus issued
SB [service bulletin] A330–25–3534, SB
A340–25–4349 and SB A340–25–5212 to
provide instructions to modify the electrical
bonding of the cockpit door.
For the reasons described above, this
[EASA] AD requires modification of the
cockpit door frame structure, installation of
bonding-leads to the upper cockpit door
frame and modification of the upper cockpit
door plate cover.
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–2015–
3631.
Comments
We gave the public the opportunity to
participate in developing this AD. The
following presents the comments
received on the SNPRM and the FAA’s
response to each comment.
Requests To Remove Requirement for
Additional Concurrent Actions
Delta Airlines (DAL) requested that
we remove the proposed requirement to
install the CDLS as specified in Airbus
Service Bulletin A330–25–3254,
Revision 02, dated December 13, 2004.
American Airlines (AAL) requested that
we clarify the airplanes affected by that
proposed requirement. Both
commenters stated that Airbus has
confirmed that installation of the noisereduced CDLS specified in Airbus
Service Bulletin A330–25–3254,
Revision 02, dated December 13, 2004,
is optional and applies only to certain
Qantas Airways Limited airplanes.
Airbus stated that modification of the
airplane as specified in Airbus Service
Bulletin A330–25–3213, Revision 02,
dated August 12, 2016, has the same
impact on the airplane as the
modification specified in Airbus Service
Bulletin A330–25–3254, Revision 02,
dated December 13, 2004. Airbus
explained that the airplanes affected by
proposed requirement are defined as
configuration 01 in Airbus Service
Bulletin A330–25–3534, Revision 02,
dated May 18, 2015, which will be
corrected at its next revision to remove
the reference to optional Airbus Service
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Bulletin A330–25–3254, Revision 02,
dated December 13, 2004.
We agree with the commenters’
requests. We have confirmed that
modification of the airplane as specified
in Airbus Service Bulletin A330–25–
3254, Revision 02, dated December 13,
2004, is optional and applies only to
certain Qantas Airways Limited
airplanes. We have removed paragraphs
(i) and (j)(3) from the proposed AD (in
the SNPRM) and redesignated
subsequent paragraphs accordingly.
Changes to Final Rule
Airbus has released Service Bulletin
A330–25–3213, Revision 02, dated
August 12, 2016. This service
information revision specifies minor
additional work to replace the fasteners
of the cover of the cockpit door frame.
We have determined that this minor
change will not increase the overall cost
estimates specified in the SNPRM or
otherwise impose an additional burden
on any operator. We have revised
paragraph (h) of this AD to specify
A330–25–3213, Revision 02, dated
August 12, 2016, as an appropriate
source of service information for
accomplishing the required actions. We
have removed Airbus Service Bulletin
A330–25–3213, dated October 12, 2004,
from paragraph (j)(2)(i) of the proposed
AD (in the SNPRM) and redesignated
subsequent paragraphs accordingly.
Conclusion
We reviewed the relevant data,
considered the comments received, and
determined that air safety and the
public interest require adopting this AD
with the changes described previously
and minor editorial changes. We have
determined that these minor changes:
• Are consistent with the intent that
was proposed in the SNPRM for
correcting the unsafe condition; and
• Do not add any additional burden
upon the public than was already
proposed in the SNPRM.
We also determined that these
changes will not increase the economic
burden on any operator or increase the
scope of this AD.
Related Service Information Under 1
CFR Part 51
Airbus has issued the following
service information.
• Airbus Service Bulletin A330–25–
3213, Revision 02, dated August 12,
2016. This service information describes
procedures for modification of the
upper cockpit door plate cover.
• Airbus Service Bulletin A330–25–
3534, Revision 02, dated May 18, 2015.
This service information describes
procedures for modifying the cockpit
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door frame structure and installing
bonding-leads to the upper cockpit door
frame.
• Airbus Service Bulletin A340–25–
4217, Revision 01, dated April 25, 2005.
This service information describes
procedures for modification of the
upper cockpit door plate cover.
• Airbus Service Bulletin A340–25–
4349, Revision 02, dated September 4,
2015. This service information describes
procedures for modifying the cockpit
door frame structure and installing
bonding-leads to the upper cockpit door
frame.
• Airbus Service Bulletin A340–25–
5046, Revision 02, dated February 5,
2007. This service information describes
procedures for modification of the
upper cockpit door plate cover.
• Airbus Service Bulletin A340–25–
5212, Revision 01, dated October 27,
2014. This service information describes
procedures for modifying the cockpit
door frame structure and installing
bonding-leads to the upper cockpit door
frame.
This service information is reasonably
available because the interested parties
have access to it through their normal
course of business or by the means
identified in the ADDRESSES section.
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Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this AD affects 70
airplanes of U.S. registry.
We estimate that it would take about
53 work-hours per product to comply
with the new basic requirements of this
AD. The average labor rate is $85 per
work-hour. Required parts would cost
about $2,430 per product. Based on
these figures, we estimate the cost of
this AD on U.S. operators to be
$485,450, or $6,935 per product.
According to the manufacturer, some
of the costs of this AD may be covered
under warranty, thereby reducing the
cost impact on affected individuals. We
do not control warranty coverage for
affected individuals. As a result, we
have included all 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
the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII:
Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more
detail the scope of the Agency’s
authority.
We are issuing this rulemaking under
the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII,
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701:
General requirements.’’ Under that
section, Congress charges the FAA with
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in
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air commerce by prescribing regulations
for practices, methods, and procedures
the Administrator finds necessary for
safety in air commerce. This regulation
is within the scope of that authority
because it addresses an unsafe condition
that is likely to exist or develop on
products identified in this rulemaking
action.
Regulatory Findings
We determined that this AD will not
have federalism implications under
Executive Order 13132. This AD will
not have a substantial direct effect on
the States, on the relationship between
the national government and the States,
or on the distribution of power and
responsibilities among the various
levels of government.
For the reasons discussed above, I
certify that this AD:
1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory
action’’ under Executive Order 12866;
2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures
(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979);
3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in
Alaska; and
4. Will not have a significant
economic impact, positive or negative,
on a substantial number of small entities
under the criteria of the Regulatory
Flexibility Act.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
safety, Incorporation by reference,
Safety.
Adoption of the Amendment
Accordingly, under the authority
delegated to me by the Administrator,
the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as
follows:
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
DIRECTIVES
1. The authority citation for part 39
continues to read as follows:
■
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
§ 39.13
[Amended]
2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
the following new airworthiness
directive (AD):
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2016–25–31 Airbus: Amendment 39–18757;
Docket No. FAA–2015–3631; Directorate
Identifier 2015–NM–060–AD.
(a) Effective Date
This AD is effective February 7, 2017.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to Airbus airplanes,
certificated in any category, identified in
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paragraphs (c)(1), (c)(2), and (c)(3) of this AD,
except airplanes on which Airbus
Modification 203066, Modification 203074,
or Modification 203372 has been embodied
in production.
(1) Model A330–201, –202, –203, –223,
–223F, –243, –243F, –301, –302, –303, –321,
–322, –323, –341, –342, and –343 airplanes;
all manufacturer serial numbers (MSNs); if
modified in-service as specified in Airbus
Service Bulletin A330–25–3161, or in
production with Airbus Modification 50014.
(2) Model A340–211, –212, –213, –311,
–312, and –313 airplanes; all MSNs, if
modified in-service as specified in Airbus
Service Bulletin A340–25–4181, or in
production with Airbus Modification 50014.
(3) Model A340–541 airplanes and Model
A340–642 airplanes; all MSNs.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of
America Code 25, Equipment/furnishings.
(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by reports of
chafed wiring at the upper left corner of the
cockpit door. The affected wire bundle was
not grounded on the cockpit door frame. We
are issuing this AD to prevent electrical
shock injury to persons contacting the
cockpit door.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the
compliance times specified, unless already
done.
(g) Door Modification and Installation
Within 24 months after the effective date
of this AD, modify the cockpit door frame
structure and install bonding-leads to the
upper cockpit door frame, in accordance with
the Accomplishment Instructions of the
applicable service information identified in
paragraphs (g)(1), (g)(2), and (g)(3) of this AD.
(1) Airbus Service Bulletin A330–25–3534,
Revision 02, dated May 18, 2015.
(2) Airbus Service Bulletin A340–25–4349,
Revision 02, dated September 4, 2015.
(3) Airbus Service Bulletin A340–25–5212,
Revision 01, dated October 27, 2014.
(h) Cover Plate Modification of the Upper
Flight Deck Door
Except for airplanes on which Airbus
Modification 52869 or Modification 53292
has been embodied in production: Prior to or
concurrently with accomplishing the actions
required by paragraph (g) of this AD, modify
the upper cockpit door plate cover, in
accordance with the Accomplishment
Instructions of the applicable service
information identified in paragraphs (h)(1),
(h)(2), and (h)(3) of this AD.
(1) For configuration 1 airplanes identified
in Airbus Service Bulletin A330–25–3534,
Revision 02, dated May 18, 2015: Airbus
Service Bulletin A330–25–3213, Revision 02,
dated August 12, 2016.
(2) For airplanes identified in Airbus
Service Bulletin A340–25–4349, Revision 02,
dated September 4, 2015: Airbus Service
Bulletin A340–25–4217, Revision 01, dated
April 25, 2005.
(3) For airplanes identified in Airbus
Service Bulletin A340–25–5212, Revision 01,
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dated October 27, 2014: Airbus Service
Bulletin A340–25–5046, Revision 02, dated
February 5, 2007.
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(i) Credit for Previous Actions
(1) This paragraph provides credit for the
actions required by paragraph (g) of this AD,
if those actions were performed before the
effective date of this AD using Airbus Service
Bulletin A330–25–3534, Revision 01, dated
October 23, 2014; or Airbus Service Bulletin
A340–25–4349, Revision 01, dated October
27, 2014, as applicable. These service
bulletins are not incorporated by reference in
this AD.
(2) This paragraph provides credit for the
actions required by paragraph (h) of this AD,
if those actions were performed before the
effective date of this AD using the applicable
service information specified in paragraphs
(i)(2)(i), (i)(2)(ii), and (i)(2)(iii) of this AD.
This service information is not incorporated
by reference in this AD.
(i) Airbus Service Bulletin A340–25–4217,
dated October 12, 2004.
(ii) Airbus Service Bulletin A340–25–5046,
dated October 12, 2004.
(iii) Airbus Service Bulletin A340–25–
5046, Revision 01, dated May 11, 2005.
(j) Other FAA AD Provisions
The following provisions also apply to this
AD:
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs): The Manager, International
Branch, ANM–116, Transport Airplane
Directorate, FAA, has the authority to
approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested
using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19.
In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your
request to your principal inspector or local
Flight Standards District Office, as
appropriate. If sending information directly
to the International Branch, send it to ATTN:
Vladimir Ulyanov, Aerospace Engineer,
International Branch, ANM–116, Transport
Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind
Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356;
telephone: 425–227–1138; fax: 425–227–
1149. Information may be emailed to: 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
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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.
(k) Related Information
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing
Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA AD
2015–0037, dated March 2, 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–2015–3631.
(2) Service information identified in this
AD that is not incorporated by reference is
available at the addresses specified in
paragraphs (l)(3) and (l)(4) of this AD.
(l) Material Incorporated by Reference
(1) The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
(IBR) of the service information listed in this
paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR
part 51.
(2) You must use this service information
as applicable to do the actions required by
this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise.
(i) Airbus Service Bulletin A330–25–3213,
Revision 02, dated August 12, 2016.
(ii) Airbus Service Bulletin A330–25–3534,
Revision 02, dated May 18, 2015.
(iii) Airbus Service Bulletin A340–25–
4217, Revision 01, dated April 25, 2005.
(iv) Airbus Service Bulletin A340–25–
4349, Revision 02, dated September 4, 2015.
(v) Airbus Service Bulletin A340–25–5046,
Revision 02, dated February 5, 2007.
(vi) Airbus Service Bulletin A340–25–
5212, Revision 01, dated October 27, 2014.
(3) For service information identified in
this AD, contact Airbus SAS, Airworthiness
Office—EAL, 1 Rond Point Maurice Bellonte,
31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone: +33
5 61 93 36 96; fax: +33 5 61 93 45 80; email:
airworthiness.A330-A340@airbus.com;
Internet: https://www.airbus.com.
(4) You may view this service information
at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate,
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For
information on the availability of this
material at the FAA, call 425–227–1221.
(5) You may view this service information
that is incorporated by reference at the
National Archives and Records
Administration (NARA). For information on
the availability of this material at NARA, call
202–741–6030, or go to: https://
www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibrlocations.html.
Issued in Renton, Washington, on
December 6, 2016.
Dionne Palermo,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
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RIN 1400–AE07
International Traffic in Arms
Regulations: International Trade Data
System, Reporting
Department of State.
Final rule.
AGENCY:
ACTION:
The Department of State
amends the International Traffic in
Arms Regulations (ITAR) to enable U.S.
Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to
implement the International Trade Data
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businesses to electronically submit the
data required to import or export cargo,
as provided by Executive Order 13659
and the Security and Accountability for
Every Port Act of 2006 (SAFE Port Act).
DATES: This final rule is effective on
December 31, 2016.
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exchange capability, or ‘single window’,
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ITDS represents a shift in the way that
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2015-3631; Directorate Identifier 2015-NM-060-AD;
Amendment 39-18757; AD 2016-25-31]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
Airbus Model A330-200 and -300 series airplanes; Model A330-200
Freighter series airplanes; and Model A340-200, -300, -500, and -600
series airplanes. This AD was prompted by reports of chafed wiring at
the upper left corner of the cockpit door. The affected wire bundle was
not grounded on the cockpit door frame. This AD requires modifying the
cockpit door frame structure, installing bonding-leads to the upper
cockpit door frame, and modifying the upper cockpit door plate cover.
We are issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these
products.
DATES: This AD is effective February 7, 2017.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of certain publications listed in this AD as of February 7,
2017.
ADDRESSES: For service information identified in this final rule,
contact Airbus SAS, Airworthiness Office--EAL, 1 Rond Point Maurice
Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone: +33 5 61 93 36 96;
fax: +33 5 61 93 45 80; email: airworthiness.A330-A340@airbus.com;
Internet: https://www.airbus.com. You may view this referenced service
information at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind
Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For information on the availability of this
material at the FAA, call 425-227-1221. It is also available on the
Internet at https://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating
Docket No. FAA-2015-3631.
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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-2015-
3631; or in person at the Docket Management Facility between 9 a.m. and
5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket
contains this AD, the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and
other information. The street address for the Docket Office (telephone:
800-647-5527) is Docket Management Facility, U.S. Department of
Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor,
Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Vladimir Ulyanov, Aerospace Engineer,
International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA,
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; telephone: 425-227-1138;
fax: 425-227-1149.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Discussion
We issued a supplemental notice of proposed rulemaking (SNPRM) to
amend 14 CFR part 39 by adding an AD that would apply to certain Airbus
Model A330-200 and -300 series airplanes; Model A330-200 Freighter
series airplanes; and Model A340-200, -300, -500, and -600 series
airplanes. The SNPRM published in the Federal Register on June 6, 2016
(81 FR 36211) (``the SNPRM''). We preceded the SNPRM with a notice of
proposed rulemaking (NPRM) that was published in the Federal Register
on September 18, 2015 (80 FR 56405) (``the NPRM''). The NPRM proposed
to require modifying the cockpit door frame structure, installing
bonding-leads to the upper cockpit door frame, and modifying the upper
cockpit door plate cover. The NPRM was prompted by reports of chafed
wiring at the upper left corner of the cockpit door. The SNPRM proposed
to also require, for certain airplanes, installing a noise-reduced
cockpit door locking system (CDLS). We are issuing this AD to prevent
electrical shock injury to persons contacting the cockpit door.
The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical
Agent for the Member States of the European Union, has issued EASA AD
2015-0037, dated March 2, 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 and -300 series
airplanes; Model A330-200 Freighter series airplanes; and Model A340-
200, -300, -500, and -600 series airplanes. The MCAI states:
An operator has reported chafed wiring at the upper left corner
of the cockpit door. The investigation concluded that the affected
wire bundle, which supplies a voltage of 115V [volt] AC [alternating
current], was not grounded on the cockpit door frame as part of the
design of A330 and A340 aeroplanes.
This condition, if not corrected, could result in injury
[electrical shock], in case any person gets in contact with the door
frame.
Prompted by these findings, Airbus issued SB [service bulletin]
A330-25-3534, SB A340-25-4349 and SB A340-25-5212 to provide
instructions to modify the electrical bonding of the cockpit door.
For the reasons described above, this [EASA] AD requires
modification of the cockpit door frame structure, installation of
bonding-leads to the upper cockpit door frame and modification of
the upper cockpit door plate cover.
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-2015-
3631.
Comments
We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing
this AD. The following presents the comments received on the SNPRM and
the FAA's response to each comment.
Requests To Remove Requirement for Additional Concurrent Actions
Delta Airlines (DAL) requested that we remove the proposed
requirement to install the CDLS as specified in Airbus Service Bulletin
A330-25-3254, Revision 02, dated December 13, 2004. American Airlines
(AAL) requested that we clarify the airplanes affected by that proposed
requirement. Both commenters stated that Airbus has confirmed that
installation of the noise-reduced CDLS specified in Airbus Service
Bulletin A330-25-3254, Revision 02, dated December 13, 2004, is
optional and applies only to certain Qantas Airways Limited airplanes.
Airbus stated that modification of the airplane as specified in Airbus
Service Bulletin A330-25-3213, Revision 02, dated August 12, 2016, has
the same impact on the airplane as the modification specified in Airbus
Service Bulletin A330-25-3254, Revision 02, dated December 13, 2004.
Airbus explained that the airplanes affected by proposed requirement
are defined as configuration 01 in Airbus Service Bulletin A330-25-
3534, Revision 02, dated May 18, 2015, which will be corrected at its
next revision to remove the reference to optional Airbus Service
Bulletin A330-25-3254, Revision 02, dated December 13, 2004.
We agree with the commenters' requests. We have confirmed that
modification of the airplane as specified in Airbus Service Bulletin
A330-25-3254, Revision 02, dated December 13, 2004, is optional and
applies only to certain Qantas Airways Limited airplanes. We have
removed paragraphs (i) and (j)(3) from the proposed AD (in the SNPRM)
and redesignated subsequent paragraphs accordingly.
Changes to Final Rule
Airbus has released Service Bulletin A330-25-3213, Revision 02,
dated August 12, 2016. This service information revision specifies
minor additional work to replace the fasteners of the cover of the
cockpit door frame. We have determined that this minor change will not
increase the overall cost estimates specified in the SNPRM or otherwise
impose an additional burden on any operator. We have revised paragraph
(h) of this AD to specify A330-25-3213, Revision 02, dated August 12,
2016, as an appropriate source of service information for accomplishing
the required actions. We have removed Airbus Service Bulletin A330-25-
3213, dated October 12, 2004, from paragraph (j)(2)(i) of the proposed
AD (in the SNPRM) and redesignated subsequent paragraphs accordingly.
Conclusion
We reviewed the relevant data, considered the comments received,
and determined that air safety and the public interest require adopting
this AD with the changes described previously and minor editorial
changes. We have determined that these minor changes:
Are consistent with the intent that was proposed in the
SNPRM for correcting the unsafe condition; and
Do not add any additional burden upon the public than was
already proposed in the SNPRM.
We also determined that these changes will not increase the
economic burden on any operator or increase the scope of this AD.
Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51
Airbus has issued the following service information.
Airbus Service Bulletin A330-25-3213, Revision 02, dated
August 12, 2016. This service information describes procedures for
modification of the upper cockpit door plate cover.
Airbus Service Bulletin A330-25-3534, Revision 02, dated
May 18, 2015. This service information describes procedures for
modifying the cockpit
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door frame structure and installing bonding-leads to the upper cockpit
door frame.
Airbus Service Bulletin A340-25-4217, Revision 01, dated
April 25, 2005. This service information describes procedures for
modification of the upper cockpit door plate cover.
Airbus Service Bulletin A340-25-4349, Revision 02, dated
September 4, 2015. This service information describes procedures for
modifying the cockpit door frame structure and installing bonding-leads
to the upper cockpit door frame.
Airbus Service Bulletin A340-25-5046, Revision 02, dated
February 5, 2007. This service information describes procedures for
modification of the upper cockpit door plate cover.
Airbus Service Bulletin A340-25-5212, Revision 01, dated
October 27, 2014. This service information describes procedures for
modifying the cockpit door frame structure and installing bonding-leads
to the upper cockpit door frame.
This service information is reasonably available because the
interested parties have access to it through their normal course of
business or by the means identified in the ADDRESSES section.
Costs of Compliance
We estimate that this AD affects 70 airplanes of U.S. registry.
We estimate that it would take about 53 work-hours per product to
comply with the new basic requirements of this AD. The average labor
rate is $85 per work-hour. Required parts would cost about $2,430 per
product. Based on these figures, we estimate the cost of this AD on
U.S. operators to be $485,450, or $6,935 per product.
According to the manufacturer, some of the costs of this AD may be
covered under warranty, thereby reducing the cost impact on affected
individuals. We do not control warranty coverage for affected
individuals. As a result, we have included all 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 the FAA Administrator. ``Subtitle VII: Aviation
Programs,'' describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's
authority.
We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in
``Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: General
requirements.'' Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing
regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator
finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within
the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition
that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this
rulemaking action.
Regulatory Findings
We determined that this AD will not have federalism implications
under Executive Order 13132. This AD will not have a substantial direct
effect on the States, on the relationship between the national
government and the States, or on the distribution of power and
responsibilities among the various levels of government.
For the reasons discussed above, I certify that this AD:
1. Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive Order
12866;
2. Is not a ``significant rule'' under the DOT Regulatory Policies
and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979);
3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska; and
4. Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or
negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria
of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by
reference, Safety.
Adoption of the Amendment
Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the
Administrator, the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows:
PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES
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1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows:
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
Sec. 39.13 [Amended]
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2. The FAA amends Sec. 39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness
directive (AD):
2016-25-31 Airbus: Amendment 39-18757; Docket No. FAA-2015-3631;
Directorate Identifier 2015-NM-060-AD.
(a) Effective Date
This AD is effective February 7, 2017.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to Airbus airplanes, certificated in any
category, identified in paragraphs (c)(1), (c)(2), and (c)(3) of
this AD, except airplanes on which Airbus Modification 203066,
Modification 203074, or Modification 203372 has been embodied in
production.
(1) Model A330-201, -202, -203, -223, -223F, -243, -243F, -301,
-302, -303, -321, -322, -323, -341, -342, and -343 airplanes; all
manufacturer serial numbers (MSNs); if modified in-service as
specified in Airbus Service Bulletin A330-25-3161, or in production
with Airbus Modification 50014.
(2) Model A340-211, -212, -213, -311, -312, and -313 airplanes;
all MSNs, if modified in-service as specified in Airbus Service
Bulletin A340-25-4181, or in production with Airbus Modification
50014.
(3) Model A340-541 airplanes and Model A340-642 airplanes; all
MSNs.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 25, Equipment/
furnishings.
(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by reports of chafed wiring at the upper
left corner of the cockpit door. The affected wire bundle was not
grounded on the cockpit door frame. We are issuing this AD to
prevent electrical shock injury to persons contacting the cockpit
door.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified,
unless already done.
(g) Door Modification and Installation
Within 24 months after the effective date of this AD, modify the
cockpit door frame structure and install bonding-leads to the upper
cockpit door frame, in accordance with the Accomplishment
Instructions of the applicable service information identified in
paragraphs (g)(1), (g)(2), and (g)(3) of this AD.
(1) Airbus Service Bulletin A330-25-3534, Revision 02, dated May
18, 2015.
(2) Airbus Service Bulletin A340-25-4349, Revision 02, dated
September 4, 2015.
(3) Airbus Service Bulletin A340-25-5212, Revision 01, dated
October 27, 2014.
(h) Cover Plate Modification of the Upper Flight Deck Door
Except for airplanes on which Airbus Modification 52869 or
Modification 53292 has been embodied in production: Prior to or
concurrently with accomplishing the actions required by paragraph
(g) of this AD, modify the upper cockpit door plate cover, in
accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of the applicable
service information identified in paragraphs (h)(1), (h)(2), and
(h)(3) of this AD.
(1) For configuration 1 airplanes identified in Airbus Service
Bulletin A330-25-3534, Revision 02, dated May 18, 2015: Airbus
Service Bulletin A330-25-3213, Revision 02, dated August 12, 2016.
(2) For airplanes identified in Airbus Service Bulletin A340-25-
4349, Revision 02, dated September 4, 2015: Airbus Service Bulletin
A340-25-4217, Revision 01, dated April 25, 2005.
(3) For airplanes identified in Airbus Service Bulletin A340-25-
5212, Revision 01,
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dated October 27, 2014: Airbus Service Bulletin A340-25-5046,
Revision 02, dated February 5, 2007.
(i) Credit for Previous Actions
(1) This paragraph provides credit for the actions required by
paragraph (g) of this AD, if those actions were performed before the
effective date of this AD using Airbus Service Bulletin A330-25-
3534, Revision 01, dated October 23, 2014; or Airbus Service
Bulletin A340-25-4349, Revision 01, dated October 27, 2014, as
applicable. These service bulletins are not incorporated by
reference in this AD.
(2) This paragraph provides credit for the actions required by
paragraph (h) of this AD, if those actions were performed before the
effective date of this AD using the applicable service information
specified in paragraphs (i)(2)(i), (i)(2)(ii), and (i)(2)(iii) of
this AD. This service information is not incorporated by reference
in this AD.
(i) Airbus Service Bulletin A340-25-4217, dated October 12,
2004.
(ii) Airbus Service Bulletin A340-25-5046, dated October 12,
2004.
(iii) Airbus Service Bulletin A340-25-5046, Revision 01, dated
May 11, 2005.
(j) Other FAA AD Provisions
The following provisions also apply to this AD:
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager,
International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA,
has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using
the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR
39.19, send your request to your principal inspector or local Flight
Standards District Office, as appropriate. If sending information
directly to the International Branch, send it to ATTN: Vladimir
Ulyanov, Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, ANM-116,
Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton,
WA 98057-3356; telephone: 425-227-1138; fax: 425-227-1149.
Information may be emailed to: 9-ANM-116-AMOC-REQUESTS@faa.gov.
Before using any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate principal
inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager of the
local flight standards district office/certificate holding district
office. The AMOC approval letter must specifically reference this
AD.
(2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any requirement in this AD
to obtain corrective actions from a manufacturer, the action must be
accomplished using a method approved by the Manager, International
Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or the
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.
(k) Related Information
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information
(MCAI) EASA AD 2015-0037, dated March 2, 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-2015-3631.
(2) Service information identified in this AD that is not
incorporated by reference is available at the addresses specified in
paragraphs (l)(3) and (l)(4) of this AD.
(l) Material Incorporated by Reference
(1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the
incorporation by reference (IBR) of the service information listed
in this paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
(2) You must use this service information as applicable to do
the actions required by this AD, unless this AD specifies otherwise.
(i) Airbus Service Bulletin A330-25-3213, Revision 02, dated
August 12, 2016.
(ii) Airbus Service Bulletin A330-25-3534, Revision 02, dated
May 18, 2015.
(iii) Airbus Service Bulletin A340-25-4217, Revision 01, dated
April 25, 2005.
(iv) Airbus Service Bulletin A340-25-4349, Revision 02, dated
September 4, 2015.
(v) Airbus Service Bulletin A340-25-5046, Revision 02, dated
February 5, 2007.
(vi) Airbus Service Bulletin A340-25-5212, Revision 01, dated
October 27, 2014.
(3) For service information identified in this AD, contact
Airbus SAS, Airworthiness Office--EAL, 1 Rond Point Maurice
Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone: +33 5 61 93 36 96;
fax: +33 5 61 93 45 80; email: airworthiness.A330-A340@airbus.com;
Internet: https://www.airbus.com.
(4) You may view this service information at the FAA, Transport
Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA. For
information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call
425-227-1221.
(5) You may view this service information that is incorporated
by reference at the National Archives and Records Administration
(NARA). For information on the availability of this material at
NARA, call 202-741-6030, or go to: https://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html.
Issued in Renton, Washington, on December 6, 2016.
Dionne Palermo,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
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