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Aircraft, Inc. SB No. 1289A, dated October
26, 2016, and meets the minimum acceptable
distance in Figure 3 and Table 2 of Part II of
Piper Aircraft, Inc. SB No. 1289A, dated
October 26, 2016, then the installation of
Piper Kit 88578–001 Revision B, dated June
23, 2016, is acceptable as a repair and is
considered terminating action for the
repetitive inspection requirement in
paragraphs (g)(1) and (2) of this AD.
(ii) If the crack extends beyond the
inspection/template area of Figure 2 of Piper
Aircraft, Inc. SB No. 1289A, dated October
26, 2016, or does not meet the minimum
acceptable distance in Figure 3 and Table 2
of Part II of Piper Aircraft, Inc. SB No. 1289A,
dated October 26, 2016, then the installation
of Piper Kit 88578–001 Revision B, dated
June 23, 2016, is not an acceptable repair.
You must obtain an alternative method of
compliance (AMOC) for any repair or
modification in this area. You may contact
Piper Aircraft, Inc. for repair instruction
development specific to this condition. For
contact information refer to paragraph (j) of
this AD.
(4) If no cracks are found, you may install
Piper Kit 88578–001 Revision B, dated June
23, 2016, on an uncracked bulkhead
following the Modification instructions in
Part II of Piper Aircraft, Inc. SB No. 1289A,
dated October 26, 2016. Installation of Piper
Kit 88578–001 Revision B, dated June 23,
2016, on an uncracked bulkhead is
considered terminating action for the
repetitive inspection requirement in
paragraphs (g)(1) and (2) of this AD.
(h) Special Flight Permit
A special flight permit is allowed for this
AD per 14 CFR 39.23 with limitations.
Permits are not allowed if cracks are
discovered during any inspection following
Part I of Piper Aircraft, Inc. SB No. 1289A,
dated October 26, 2016. Any cracks found
during any inspection must be repaired
before further flight.
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(i) Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs)
(1) The Manager, Atlanta Aircraft
Certification Office, 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 manager of the ACO, send it to the
attention of the person identified in
paragraph (k) of this AD.
(2) 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.
(j) Related Information
(1) For more information about this AD,
contact Gregory ‘‘Keith’’ Noles, Aerospace
Engineer, FAA, Atlanta Aircraft Certification
Office, 1701 Columbia Avenue, College Park,
Georgia 30337; phone: (404) 474–5551; fax:
(404) 474–5606; email: gregory.noles@
faa.gov.
(2) For service information identified in
this AD, contact Piper Aircraft, Inc.,
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Customer Service, 2926 Piper Drive, Vero
Beach, Florida 32960; telephone: (877) 879–
0275; fax: none; email: customer.service@
piper.com; Internet: www.piper.com. You
may review 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
December 13, 2016.
Robert P. Busto,
Acting Manager, Small Airplane Directorate,
Aircraft Certification Service.
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[Docket No. FAA–2016–9519; Directorate
Identifier 2016–NM–099–AD]
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Airworthiness Directives; Airbus
Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
(NPRM).
AGENCY:
We propose to adopt a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
Airbus Model A318, A319, A320, and
A321 series airplanes. This proposed
AD was prompted by in-service
experience and further analysis, which
showed that the galley 5 without kickload retainers, was unable to withstand
the expected loading during several
flight phases or in case of emergency
landing. This proposed AD would
require modification of galley 5 by
adding kick-load retainers. We are
proposing this AD to address the unsafe
condition on these products.
DATES: We must receive comments on
this proposed AD by February 17, 2017.
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
SUMMARY:
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p.m., Monday through Friday, except
Federal holidays.
• For service information identified
in this NPRM, contact Airbus,
Airworthiness Office–EIAS, 1 Rond
Point Maurice Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac
Cedex, France; telephone +33 5 61 93 36
96; fax +33 5 61 93 44 51; email
account.airworth-eas@airbus.com;
Internet https://www.airbus.com. You
may view this referenced service
information at the FAA, Transport
Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue
SW., Renton, WA. For information on
the availability of this material at the
FAA, call 425 227–1221.
Examining the AD Docket
You may examine the AD docket on
the Internet at https://
www.regulations.gov by searching for
and locating Docket No. FAA–2016–
9519; 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:
Sanjay Ralhan, Aerospace Engineer,
International Branch, ANM–116,
Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA,
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA
98057–3356; telephone 425–227–1405;
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–2016–9519; Directorate Identifier
2016–NM–099–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
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for the Member States of the European
Union, has issued EASA Airworthiness
Directive, 2016–0040, dated March 2,
2016, (referred to after this as the
Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness
Information, or ‘‘the MCAI’’), to correct
an unsafe condition for certain Airbus
Model A318, A319, A320, and A321
series airplanes. The MCAI states:
For the reasons described above, this
[EASA] AD requires modification of galley 5
trolley compartments to install kick-load
retainers.
Following in-service experience and
further analyses, it was ascertained that the
galley 5 without kick-load retainers on
external position could not withstand the
expected loading during several flight phases
or in case of emergency landing.
This condition, if not corrected, could lead
to galley/trolley detachment and collapse
into an adjacent cabin aisle or cabin zone,
possibly spreading loose galley equipment
items, compartment doors or leaking fluids,
blocking an evacuation route, and
consequently resulting in injury to crew or
passengers.
To address this potential unsafe condition,
Airbus issued 6 Service Bulletins (SB) to
provide modification instructions for the
affected aeroplanes.
Related Service Information Under
1 CFR Part 51
We reviewed the following Airbus
service information: Airbus Service
Bulletin A320–25–1B29, dated June 19,
2014, and Airbus Service Bulletin
A320–25–1B30, dated June 19, 2014.
The service information describes
procedures for installing kick-load
retainers on certain galley 5 trolley
compartments. These documents are
distinct since they apply to different
airplane configurations. This service
information is reasonably available
because the interested parties have
access to it through their normal course
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–
9519.
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 19 airplanes of U.S. registry.
We estimate the following costs to
comply with this proposed AD:
ESTIMATED COSTS
Action
Labor cost
Modification .................
2 work-hours × $85 per hour = $170 .................................................
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Authority for This Rulemaking
Title 49 of the United States Code
specifies the FAA’s authority to issue
rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I,
section 106, describes the authority of
the FAA Administrator. ‘‘Subtitle VII:
Aviation Programs,’’ describes in more
detail the scope of the Agency’s
authority.
We are issuing this rulemaking under
the authority described in ‘‘Subtitle VII,
Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701:
General requirements.’’ Under that
section, Congress charges the FAA with
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in
air commerce by prescribing regulations
for practices, methods, and procedures
the Administrator finds necessary for
safety in air commerce. This regulation
is within the scope of that authority
because it addresses an unsafe condition
that is likely to exist or develop on
products identified in this rulemaking
action.
Regulatory Findings
We determined that this 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
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responsibilities among the various
levels of government.
For the reasons discussed above, I
certify this proposed regulation:
1. Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory
action’’ under Executive Order 12866;
2. Is not a ‘‘significant rule’’ under the
DOT Regulatory Policies and Procedures
(44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979);
3. Will not affect intrastate aviation in
Alaska; and
4. Will not have a significant
economic impact, positive or negative,
on a substantial number of small entities
under the criteria of the Regulatory
Flexibility Act.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation
safety, Incorporation by reference,
Safety.
The Proposed Amendment
Accordingly, under the authority
delegated to me by the Administrator,
the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part
39 as follows:
PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS
DIRECTIVES
1. The authority citation for part 39
continues to read as follows:
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Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
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§ 39.13
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Cost on U.S.
operators
$3,230
[Amended]
2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
the following new airworthiness
directive (AD):
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Airbus: Docket No. FAA–2016–9519;
Directorate Identifier 2016–NM–099–AD.
(a) Comments Due Date
We must receive comments by February
17, 2017.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to Airbus Model A318–
112, A319–115, A320–214, A320–232, and
A321–111 airplanes, certificated in any
category, with manufacturer’s serial numbers
1479, 3096, 3693, 3713, 3739, 3791, 3896,
3902, 3907, 3931, 3949, 3969, 4030, 4045,
4049, 4059, 4066, 4077, 4083, 4124, 4146,
4158, 4188, 4198, 4206, 4209, 4218, 4235,
4255, 4264, 4304, 4321, 4371, 4374, 4395,
4411, 4417, 4431, 4485, 4492, 4502, 4528,
4541, 4548, 4592, 4595, 4638, 4651, 4669,
4703, 4724, 4737, 4746, 4770, 4780, 4783,
4826, 4827, 4860, 4863, 4865, 4902, 4934,
4945, 4951, 4952, 4971, 4996, 5023, 5029,
5042, 5088, 5095, 5132, 5159, 5164, 5171,
5175, 5192, 5210, 5227, 5241, 5247, 5251,
5275, 5277, 5297, 5306, 5340, 5343, 5348,
5356, 5366, 5370, 5385, 5387, 5392, 5396,
5400, 5407, 5418, 5427, 5438, 5456, 5458,
5469, 5495, 5517, 5555, 5624, 5674, 5678,
5698, 5699, 5704, 5709, 5714, 5791, 5745,
5753, 5761, 5781, 5786, 5788, 5789, 5798,
5804, 5810, 5821, 5827, 5842, 5874, 5882,
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5889, 5903, 5907, 5916, 5924, 5958, 5984,
5994, 6000, 6004, 6054, 6080, 6107, 6166,
6176, 6234, 6266, 6293, 6335, 6344, 6365,
6430, and 6444.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of
America Code 25, Equipment/furnishings.
(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by in-service
experience and further analysis, which
showed that the galley 5 without kick-load
retainers was unable to withstand the
expected loading during several flight phases
or in case of emergency landing. We are
issuing this AD to prevent galley/trolley
detachment and collapse into an adjacent
cabin aisle or cabin zone, possibly spreading
loose galley equipment items or compartment
doors, or leaking fluids. These hazards could
block an evacuation route and result in injury
to crew or passengers.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the
compliance times specified, unless already
done.
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(g) Install Kick-Load Retainers
Within 12 months after the effective date
of this AD, install kick-load retainers on the
galley 5 trolley compartments as specified in
paragraph (g)(1), (g)(2), or (g)(3) of this AD,
as applicable.
(1) For Airbus Model A319 airplanes,
manufacturer’s serial numbers 5678, 5698,
5704, 5745, 5753, 5761, 5781, 5786, 5788,
5789, 5798, 5810, 5827, and 5842, do the
installation in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus
Service Bulletin A320–25–1B29, dated June
19, 2014.
(2) For Airbus Model A320 airplanes,
manufacturer’s serial numbers 5458, 5517,
5624, 5672, and 5804, do the installation in
accordance with the Accomplishment
Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A320–
25–1B30, dated June 19, 2014.
(3) For airplanes not identified in
paragraph (g)(1) or (g)(2) of this AD, use a
method approved by the Manager,
International Branch, ANM–116, Transport
Airplane Directorate, FAA; or the European
Aviation Safety Agency (EASA); or Airbus’s
EASA Design Organization Approval (DOA).
(h) 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:
Sanjay Ralhan, Aerospace Engineer,
International Branch, ANM–116, Transport
Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind
Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356;
telephone 425–227–1405; fax 425–227–1149.
Information may be emailed to: 9-ANM-116-
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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.
(i) Related Information
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing
Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA
Airworthiness Directive 2016–0040, dated
March 2, 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–
2016–9519.
(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.
Issued in Renton, Washington, on
December 15, 2016.
Victor Wicklund,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
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Airworthiness Directives; CFE
Company Turbofan Engines
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking
(NPRM).
AGENCY:
We propose to adopt a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
CFE Company (CFE) turbofan engines.
This proposed AD was prompted by a
quality escape for high-pressure
compressor (HPC) impellers made from
forgings with nonconforming material
grain size. This proposed AD would
require removal of the HPC impeller.
We are proposing this AD to correct the
unsafe condition on these products.
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–2016–
9380; 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 Office
(phone: 800–647–5527) is in the
ADDRESSES section. Comments will be
available in the AD docket shortly after
receipt.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Martin Adler, Aerospace Engineer,
Engine Certification Office, FAA, 1200
District Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803;
phone: 781–238–7157; fax: 781–238–
7199; email: martin.adler@faa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Comments Invited
[Docket No. FAA–2016–9380; Directorate
Identifier 2016–NE–21–AD]
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We must receive comments on
this proposed AD by February 17, 2017.
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.
DATES:
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We invite you to send any written
relevant data, views, or arguments about
this proposal. Send your comments to
an address listed under the ADDRESSES
section. Include ‘‘Docket No. FAA–
2016–9380; Directorate Identifier 2016–
NE–21–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 because of 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.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2016-9519; Directorate Identifier 2016-NM-099-AD]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
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SUMMARY: We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for
certain Airbus Model A318, A319, A320, and A321 series airplanes. This
proposed AD was prompted by in-service experience and further analysis,
which showed that the galley 5 without kick-load retainers, was unable
to withstand the expected loading during several flight phases or in
case of emergency landing. This proposed AD would require modification
of galley 5 by adding kick-load retainers. We are proposing this AD to
address the unsafe condition on these products.
DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by February 17,
2017.
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, Airworthiness Office-EIAS, 1 Rond Point Maurice Bellonte, 31707
Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61 93 44
51; email account.airworth-eas@airbus.com; Internet https://www.airbus.com. You may view this referenced service information at the
FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA.
For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call
425 227-1221.
Examining the AD Docket
You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at https://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2016-
9519; 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: Sanjay Ralhan, Aerospace Engineer,
International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA,
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; telephone 425-227-1405;
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-2016-9519;
Directorate Identifier 2016-NM-099-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
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for the Member States of the European Union, has issued EASA
Airworthiness Directive, 2016-0040, dated March 2, 2016, (referred to
after this as the Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or
``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe condition for certain Airbus Model
A318, A319, A320, and A321 series airplanes. The MCAI states:
Following in-service experience and further analyses, it was
ascertained that the galley 5 without kick-load retainers on
external position could not withstand the expected loading during
several flight phases or in case of emergency landing.
This condition, if not corrected, could lead to galley/trolley
detachment and collapse into an adjacent cabin aisle or cabin zone,
possibly spreading loose galley equipment items, compartment doors
or leaking fluids, blocking an evacuation route, and consequently
resulting in injury to crew or passengers.
To address this potential unsafe condition, Airbus issued 6
Service Bulletins (SB) to provide modification instructions for the
affected aeroplanes.
For the reasons described above, this [EASA] AD requires
modification of galley 5 trolley compartments to install kick-load
retainers.
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-
9519.
Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51
We reviewed the following Airbus service information: Airbus
Service Bulletin A320-25-1B29, dated June 19, 2014, and Airbus Service
Bulletin A320-25-1B30, dated June 19, 2014. The service information
describes procedures for installing kick-load retainers on certain
galley 5 trolley compartments. These documents are distinct since they
apply to different airplane configurations. 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 19 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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Modification........................ 2 work-hours x $85 per $0 $170 $3,230
hour = $170.
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Authority for This Rulemaking
Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to
issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the
authority of the FAA Administrator. ``Subtitle VII: Aviation
Programs,'' describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's
authority.
We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in
``Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: General
requirements.'' Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing
regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator
finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within
the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition
that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this
rulemaking action.
Regulatory Findings
We determined that this 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
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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):
Airbus: Docket No. FAA-2016-9519; Directorate Identifier 2016-NM-
099-AD.
(a) Comments Due Date
We must receive comments by February 17, 2017.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
This AD applies to Airbus Model A318-112, A319-115, A320-214,
A320-232, and A321-111 airplanes, certificated in any category, with
manufacturer's serial numbers 1479, 3096, 3693, 3713, 3739, 3791,
3896, 3902, 3907, 3931, 3949, 3969, 4030, 4045, 4049, 4059, 4066,
4077, 4083, 4124, 4146, 4158, 4188, 4198, 4206, 4209, 4218, 4235,
4255, 4264, 4304, 4321, 4371, 4374, 4395, 4411, 4417, 4431, 4485,
4492, 4502, 4528, 4541, 4548, 4592, 4595, 4638, 4651, 4669, 4703,
4724, 4737, 4746, 4770, 4780, 4783, 4826, 4827, 4860, 4863, 4865,
4902, 4934, 4945, 4951, 4952, 4971, 4996, 5023, 5029, 5042, 5088,
5095, 5132, 5159, 5164, 5171, 5175, 5192, 5210, 5227, 5241, 5247,
5251, 5275, 5277, 5297, 5306, 5340, 5343, 5348, 5356, 5366, 5370,
5385, 5387, 5392, 5396, 5400, 5407, 5418, 5427, 5438, 5456, 5458,
5469, 5495, 5517, 5555, 5624, 5674, 5678, 5698, 5699, 5704, 5709,
5714, 5791, 5745, 5753, 5761, 5781, 5786, 5788, 5789, 5798, 5804,
5810, 5821, 5827, 5842, 5874, 5882,
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5889, 5903, 5907, 5916, 5924, 5958, 5984, 5994, 6000, 6004, 6054,
6080, 6107, 6166, 6176, 6234, 6266, 6293, 6335, 6344, 6365, 6430,
and 6444.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 25, Equipment/
furnishings.
(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by in-service experience and further
analysis, which showed that the galley 5 without kick-load retainers
was unable to withstand the expected loading during several flight
phases or in case of emergency landing. We are issuing this AD to
prevent galley/trolley detachment and collapse into an adjacent
cabin aisle or cabin zone, possibly spreading loose galley equipment
items or compartment doors, or leaking fluids. These hazards could
block an evacuation route and result in injury to crew or
passengers.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified,
unless already done.
(g) Install Kick-Load Retainers
Within 12 months after the effective date of this AD, install
kick-load retainers on the galley 5 trolley compartments as
specified in paragraph (g)(1), (g)(2), or (g)(3) of this AD, as
applicable.
(1) For Airbus Model A319 airplanes, manufacturer's serial
numbers 5678, 5698, 5704, 5745, 5753, 5761, 5781, 5786, 5788, 5789,
5798, 5810, 5827, and 5842, do the installation in accordance with
the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Service Bulletin A320-25-
1B29, dated June 19, 2014.
(2) For Airbus Model A320 airplanes, manufacturer's serial
numbers 5458, 5517, 5624, 5672, and 5804, do the installation in
accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Airbus Service
Bulletin A320-25-1B30, dated June 19, 2014.
(3) For airplanes not identified in paragraph (g)(1) or (g)(2)
of this AD, use a method approved by the Manager, International
Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or the
European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA); or Airbus's EASA Design
Organization Approval (DOA).
(h) 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: Sanjay
Ralhan, Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport
Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-
3356; telephone 425-227-1405; 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.
(i) Related Information
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information
(MCAI) EASA Airworthiness Directive 2016-0040, dated March 2, 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-2016-9519.
(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.
Issued in Renton, Washington, on December 15, 2016.
Victor Wicklund,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
[FR Doc. 2016-30806 Filed 12-30-16; 8:45 am]
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