Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Airplanes, 18845-18849 [2017-07981]
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TABLE 1 TO PARAGRAPH (f)—REDUCED PART LIVES
Part nomenclature
Part No.
Intermediate Pressure (IP) Compressor Rotor Shaft .............................................................
IP Compressor Rotor Shaft ....................................................................................................
High-Pressure Compressor (HPC) Stage 1 to 4 Rotor Discs Shaft ......................................
HPC Stage 1 to 4 Rotor Discs Shaft ......................................................................................
HPC Stage 1 to 4 Rotor Discs Shaft ......................................................................................
HPC Stage 1 to 4 Rotor Discs Shaft ......................................................................................
HPC Stage 1 to 4 Rotor Discs Shaft ......................................................................................
HPC Stage 5 and 6 Discs and Cone .....................................................................................
HPC Stage 5 and 6 Discs and Cone .....................................................................................
IP Turbine Rotor Disc .............................................................................................................
IP Turbine Rotor Disc .............................................................................................................
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FK24496
FK24009
FK26167
FK32580
FW11590
FW61622
FK25230
FK27899
FK21117
FK33083
(2) Reserved.
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
(g) Installation Prohibition
After the effective date of this AD, do not
install any IP turbine discs, P/N FK33083,
into any engine.
The Manager, Engine Certification Office,
FAA, may approve AMOCs for this AD. Use
the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19 to
make your request. You may email your
request to: ANE-AD-AMOC@faa.gov.
(1) For more information about this AD,
contact Robert Green, Aerospace Engineer,
Engine Certification Office, FAA, Engine &
Propeller Directorate, 1200 District Avenue,
Burlington, MA 01803; phone: 781–238–
7754; fax: 781–238–7199; email:
robert.green@faa.gov.
(2) Refer to MCAI European Aviation
Safety Agency, AD 2016–0223, dated
November 8, 2016, for more information. You
may examine the MCAI in the AD docket on
the Internet at https://www.regulations.gov by
searching for and locating it in Docket No.
FAA–2010–0755.
(j) Material Incorporated by Reference
None.
Issued in Burlington, Massachusetts, on
April 13, 2017.
Robert J. Ganley,
Acting Manager, Engine & Propeller
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
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14 CFR Part 39
RIN 2120–AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Airbus
Airplanes
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
(i) Related Information
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Federal Aviation Administration
[Docket No. FAA–2016–7269; Directorate
Identifier 2015–NM–198–AD; Amendment
39–18862; AD 2017–08–13
(h) Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs)
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We are adopting a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain
Airbus Model A300 series airplanes;
Model A300 B4–600, B4–600R, and F4–
600R series airplanes, and Model A300
C4–605R Variant F airplanes
(collectively called Model A300–600
series airplanes); and Model A310 series
airplanes. This AD was prompted by a
report indicating that during inspections
to detect corrosion of the bulk cargo
doors, several cracks were discovered.
This AD requires inspections of the bulk
cargo door frame to identify any
structural repairs and cracking, and
corrective actions if necessary. We are
issuing this AD to address the unsafe
condition on these products.
DATES: This AD is effective May 30,
2017.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of a certain publication listed in this AD
as of May 30, 2017.
ADDRESSES: For service information
identified in this final rule, contact
Airbus SAS, Airworthiness Office—
EAW, 1 Rond Point Maurice Bellonte,
31707 Blagnac Cedex, France;
telephone: +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax: +33
5 61 93 44 51; email: account.airwortheas@airbus.com; Internet: https://
SUMMARY:
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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–2016–7269.
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–
7269; 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: Dan
Rodina, Aerospace Engineer,
International Branch, ANM–116,
Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA,
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA
98057–3356; telephone: 425–227–2125;
fax: 425–227–1149.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Discussion
We issued a notice of proposed
rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
part 39 by adding an AD that would
apply to certain Airbus Model A300
series airplanes; Model A300 B4–600,
B4–600R, and F4–600R series airplanes,
and Model A300 C4–605R Variant F
airplanes (collectively called Model
A300–600 series airplanes); and Model
A310 series airplanes. The NPRM
published in the Federal Register on
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June 28, 2016 (81 FR 41892). The NPRM
was prompted by a report indicating
that during inspections to detect
corrosion of the bulk cargo doors,
several cracks were discovered. The
NPRM proposed to require a general
visual inspection of the bulk cargo door
frame to identify any structural repairs,
a detailed visual inspection of the frame
at the repaired area for any cracking if
necessary, and corrective actions if
necessary. We are issuing this AD to
detect and correct cracking of the bulk
cargo doors; such cracking could result
in rapid airplane decompression or
possible loss of the bulk cargo door.
The European Aviation Safety Agency
(EASA), which is the Technical Agent
for the Member States of the European
Union, has issued EASA AD 2015–0238,
dated December 18, 2015 (referred to
after this as the Mandatory Continuing
Airworthiness Information, or ‘‘the
MCAI’’), to correct an unsafe condition
for certain Airbus Model A300 series
airplanes; Model A300 B4–600, B4–
600R, and F4–600R series airplanes, and
Model A300 C4–605R Variant F
airplanes (collectively called Model
A300–600 series airplanes); and Model
A310 series airplanes. The MCAI states:
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During inspections to detect corrosion on
the Bulk Cargo Doors of Airbus A300 family
aeroplanes, several cracks were discovered.
Investigations revealed that a set of SRM
[structural repair manual] repair solutions
was defined in 1993, and was classified as
permanent and without limitation. As of
2011, this set of repair solutions was revised
and classified permanent, but with postrepair required actions.
This condition, if not detected and
corrected, could result in rapid
decompression events or even loss of the
bulk cargo door.
As per Ageing Aircraft rules, it was
determined that new inspections have to be
completed on the Bulk Cargo Door Frames to
detect potential fatigue damages on repaired
structures or to perform a new repair scheme.
Based on the fact that several aeroplanes
could potentially be flying with potential
fatigue damages on repaired structures,
Airbus was requested to issue Alert Operator
Transmission (AOT) A53W010–15 to provide
fleet-wide inspection instructions to address
this condition.
For the reasons describes above, this
[EASA] AD requires a one-time inspection of
the bulk cargo door frame to determine
whether a repair has been accomplished and,
depending on findings, accomplishment of
applicable corrective action(s).
The required actions in this AD
include a detailed visual inspection of
the bulk cargo door frame at the
repaired area for any cracking, repair of
cracks, and post-repair inspections of
crack-free frames. This AD affects
airplanes that have accumulated more
than 14,600 total flight cycles as of the
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effective date of this AD. For airplanes
that have accumulated 14,600 total
flight cycles or fewer as of the effective
date of this AD, no actions are required
by this AD; however, we might consider
further rulemaking for these airplanes.
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–
7269.
Comments
We gave the public the opportunity to
participate in developing this AD. The
following presents the comments
received on the NPRM and the FAA’s
response to each comment.
Request To Revise the Applicability
United Parcel Service (UPS) requested
that we remove Model F4–622R
airplanes from the applicability in
paragraph (c) of the proposed AD. UPS
stated that review of the applicable
structural repair manual (SRM) sections
identified in Airbus Alert Operators
Transmission (AOT) A53W010–15,
Revision 00, including Appendixes 1, 2,
3, and 4, dated December 15, 2015,
revealed that Model A300 F4–622R
airplanes with Airbus Modification
12046 embodied do not have the repair
configuration in question available for
use on these airplanes.
We agree with the commenter’s
request. Since the issuance of the
NPRM, Airbus has revised the service
information. Airbus AOT A53W010–15,
Revision 01, including Appendixes 1, 2,
3, and 4, dated October 4, 2016,
excludes Model A300 F4–622R and
Model F4–605R airplanes in the postModification 12046 configuration.
Therefore, we have redesignated
paragraph (c) of the proposed AD as
paragraph (c)(1) of this AD and added
paragraph (c)(2) to this AD to exclude
those airplanes.
Request To Add Certain Language to
the NPRM
Richard Vernon requested that we
revise paragraph (g) of the proposed AD
to state that no further action is required
for airplanes on which no structural
repairs are identified.
We agree. We have determined that
this change is consistent with the intent
of the MCAI. Therefore, we have revised
paragraph (g) of this AD to state that if
no structural repairs are found or
identified during the inspection
required by paragraph (g) of this AD or
the maintenance records review
specified in paragraph (g) of this AD, no
further action is required by this AD for
that airplane.
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Request To Expand and Reorganize the
NPRM
UPS requested that we revise the
NPRM to expand paragraph (g) and to
reorganize paragraphs (h) through (i) of
the proposed AD. UPS stated that the
initial inspection and applicable
corrective actions are spread over
multiple paragraphs, including
combining reporting requirements with
the ‘‘no damage found’’ follow-on
action.
We disagree with the commenter’s
request. While we understand the
commenter’s proposed reorganization of
the paragraphs, our intent of the AD as
written is to provide requirements that
are consistent with the requirements of
the MCAI. We have not changed this AD
in this regard.
Request To Provide Guidance for
Airplanes Repaired After December
2011
UPS commented that a detailed
review of paragraphs (g) and (h) of the
proposed AD indicates that there is no
guidance for airplanes without repairs
installed or repairs installed after
December 2011 when the repair was
classified in the SRM as ‘‘permanent
with post-repair actions.’’ UPS stated
that it is possible for an airplane with
more than 14,600 total flight cycles to
have an SRM repair identified in Airbus
Alert Operators Transmission
A53W010–15, Revision 00, dated
December 15, 2015, References (1)
through (8), and to be in compliance
with the SRM post-repair actions and
still have to re-validate the repair per
the NPRM.
We infer that UPS is requesting that
we provide guidance for airplanes
repaired after December 2011 and
airplanes with no repairs installed.
We agree to clarify. There is further
action for airplanes repaired after
December 2011, as required by
paragraph (h) of this AD. SRM repairs
and post-repair inspections do not allow
for detecting cracks at doubler angles,
whether the repairs were permanent or
not or performed before or after
December 2011. We have not revised
this AD in this regard. For airplanes on
which no structural repairs are
identified during the inspection
required by paragraph (g) of this AD or
the records review specified in
paragraph (g) of this AD, no further
action is necessary. As stated
previously, we have added language to
paragraph (g) of this AD that states that
if no structural repairs are found or
identified, no further action is required
by this AD for that airplane.
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Request To Allow Maintenance Records
Review in Lieu of Inspection
UPS provided restructured text for
paragraph (g) of the proposed AD. The
text includes an allowance to review the
airplane maintenance records to identify
the existence of any structural repairs of
the bulk cargo door frame.
From this language provided by UPS,
we infer that UPS was requesting that
we include an option to allow a review
of the airplane maintenance records to
determine the existence of any
structural repairs in lieu of the required
general visual inspection of the bulk
cargo door frame. We agree. We have
revised paragraph (g) of this AD to add
a statement that a review of airplane
maintenance records is acceptable in
lieu of the inspection specified in
paragraph (g) of this AD as long as the
existence of any structural repairs can
be conclusively determined from that
review. We have also revised paragraph
(h) of this AD to refer to the
maintenance records review.
Request for Credit for Previous Actions
FedEx requested that we allow credit
for those airplanes which have been
previously inspected in accordance with
Airbus AOT A53W010–15, Revision 00,
including Appendixes 1, 2, 3, and 4,
dated December 15, 2015. FedEx stated
that it has previously performed the
required inspection on its airplanes as
specified in Airbus AOT A53W010–15,
Revision 00, including Appendixes 1, 2,
3, and 4, dated December 15, 2015.
FedEx stated that Airbus indicated that
airplanes having accumulated less than
14,600 total flight cycles will be covered
later by another means of inspection.
FedEx asserted that the NPRM will
impose an additional burden based
upon the results of the inspection on its
airplanes, which were all negative.
We agree with the commenter’s
request for the reasons stated. We have
revised this AD to provide credit for
actions specified in paragraphs (g) and
(h) of this AD if those actions were done
before the effective date of this AD using
Airbus AOT A53W010–15, Revision 00,
including Appendixes 1, 2, 3, and 4,
dated December 15, 2015.
Conclusion
We reviewed the relevant data,
considered the comments received, and
determined that air safety and the
public interest require adopting this AD
with the changes described previously
and minor editorial changes. We have
determined that these minor changes:
• Are consistent with the intent that
was proposed in the NPRM for
correcting the unsafe condition; and
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• Do not add any additional burden
upon the public than was already
proposed in the NPRM.
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
We reviewed Airbus AOT A53W010–
15, Revision 01, including Appendixes
1, 2, 3, and 4, dated October 4, 2016.
The service information describes
procedures for a general visual
inspection of the bulk cargo door frame
to identify any structural repairs, and a
detailed visual inspection of the frame
at the repaired area. The service
information also provides procedures
for contacting Airbus for repair
instructions and reporting of inspection
results. 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 135
airplanes of U.S. registry. We estimate
the following costs to comply with this
AD:
ESTIMATED COSTS
Action
Labor cost
Inspection ........................................................
1 work-hour × $85 per hour = $85 .................
We have received no definitive data
that would enable us to provide cost
estimates for the on-condition actions
Cost per
product
Parts cost
$0
Cost on
U.S. operators
$85
$11,475
specified in this AD, except for the cost
of reporting, specified as follows:
ON-CONDITION COSTS
Action
Labor cost
Reporting ......................................................................
1 work-hour × $85 per hour = $85 ...............................
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Paperwork Reduction Act
A federal agency may not conduct or
sponsor, and a person is not required to
respond to, nor shall a person be subject
to penalty for failure to comply with a
collection of information subject to the
requirements of the Paperwork
Reduction Act unless that collection of
information displays a current valid
OMB control number. The control
number for the collection of information
required by this AD is 2120–0056. The
paperwork cost associated with this AD
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has been detailed in the Costs of
Compliance section of this document
and includes time for reviewing
instructions, as well as completing and
reviewing the collection of information.
Therefore, all reporting associated with
this AD is mandatory. Comments
concerning the accuracy of this burden
and suggestions for reducing the burden
should be directed to the FAA at 800
Independence Ave. SW., Washington,
DC 20591, ATTN: Information
Collection Clearance Officer, AES–200.
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Cost per
product
Parts cost
$0
$85
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
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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
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
[Amended]
2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by adding
the following new airworthiness
directive (AD):
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2017–08–13: Amendment 39–18862; Docket
No. FAA–2016–7269; Directorate
Identifier 2015–NM–198–AD.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
(1) This AD applies to Airbus Model A300
B2–1A, B2–1C, B2K–3C, B2–203, B4–2C, B4–
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Air Transport Association (ATA) of
America Code 53, Fuselage.
(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by a report
indicating that during inspections to detect
corrosion of the bulk cargo doors, several
cracks were discovered. We are issuing this
AD to detect and correct cracking of the bulk
cargo doors; such cracking could result in
rapid airplane decompression or possible
loss of the bulk cargo door.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the
compliance times specified, unless already
done.
(g) Inspection
Within 250 flight cycles or 6 months after
the effective date of this AD, whichever
occurs first: Do a general visual inspection of
the bulk cargo door frame to identify the
existence of any structural repairs, in
accordance with the instructions of Airbus
Alert Operators Transmission (AOT)
A53W010–15, Revision 01, including
Appendixes 1, 2, 3, and 4, dated October 4,
2016. A review of airplane maintenance
records is acceptable in lieu of this
inspection as long as the existence of any
structural repairs can be conclusively
determined from that review. If no structural
repairs are found or identified during the
inspection or maintenance records review, no
further action is required by this AD for that
airplane.
If, during the general visual inspection
required by paragraph (g) of this AD or the
maintenance records review specified in
paragraph (g) of this AD, any repair is found
or identified on the bulk cargo door frame:
Before further flight, do a detailed visual
inspection for cracking of the frame at the
repaired area, in accordance with the
instructions of Airbus AOT A53W010–15,
Revision 01, including Appendixes 1, 2, 3,
and 4, dated October 4, 2016.
(i) Crack Repair
(a) Effective Date
This AD is effective May 30, 2017.
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(d) Subject
(h) Detailed Visual Inspection
1. The authority citation for part 39
continues to read as follows:
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§ 39.13
103, and B4–203 airplanes; Model A300 B4–
601, B4–603, B4–620, B4–622, B4–605R, B4–
622R, F4–605R, and F4–622R airplanes, and
Model A300 C4–605R Variant F airplanes;
and Model A310–203, –204, –221, –222,
–304, –322, –324, and –325 airplanes,
certificated in any category, that have
accumulated more than 14,600 total flight
cycles as of the effective date of this AD.
(2) Airbus Model A300 F4–605R and F4–
622R airplanes in the post-Modification
12046 configuration are not affected by the
requirements of this AD.
If any cracking is found during the detailed
visual inspection required by paragraph (h)
of this AD: Before further flight, repair 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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(j) Post-Repair Actions for Crack-Free
Frames
If no cracking is found during the detailed
visual inspection required by paragraph (h)
of this AD: Do the actions in paragraphs (j)(1)
and (j)(2) of this AD.
(1) At the applicable time specified in
paragraph (j)(1)(i) or (j)(1)(ii) of this AD: Send
a report of the inspection results to Airbus
Service Bulletin Reporting Online
Application on Airbus World (https://
w3.airbus.com/).
(i) If the inspection was done on or after
the effective date of this AD: Submit the
report within 60 days after the inspection.
(ii) If the inspection was done before the
effective date of this AD: Submit the report
within 60 days after the effective date of this
AD.
(2) Within 2,800 flight cycles after the
detailed visual inspection required by
paragraph (h) of this AD: Do applicable postrepair inspections and repairs, using a
method approved by the Manager,
International Branch, ANM–116, Transport
Airplane Directorate, FAA; or EASA; or
Airbus’s EASA DOA.
(k) Credit for Previous Actions
This paragraph provides credit for the
actions specified in paragraphs (g) and (h) of
this AD, if those actions were performed
before the effective date of this AD using
Airbus AOT A53W010–15, Revision 00,
including Appendixes 1, 2, 3, and 4, dated
December 15, 2015.
(l) 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:
Dan Rodina, Aerospace Engineer,
International Branch, ANM–116, Transport
Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind
Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356;
telephone: 425–227–2125; 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 EASA; or Airbus’s EASA DOA. If
approved by the DOA, the approval must
include the DOA-authorized signature.
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(m) Related Information
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing
Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA AD
2015–0238, dated December 18, 2015, for
related information. This MCAI may be
found in the AD docket on the Internet at
https://www.regulations.gov by searching for
and locating Docket No. FAA–2016–7269.
(2) Service information identified in this
AD that is not incorporated by reference is
available at the addresses specified in
paragraphs (n)(3) and (n)(4) of this AD.
(n) 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 Alert Operators Transmission
A53W010–15, Revision 01, including
Appendixes 1, 2, 3, and 4, dated October 4,
2016.
(ii) Reserved.
(3) For service information identified in
this AD, contact Airbus SAS, Airworthiness
Office—EAW, 1 Rond Point Maurice
Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France;
telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax +33 5 61
93 44 51; email account.airworth-eas@
airbus.com; Internet https://www.airbus.com.
(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 April 13,
2017.
Dionne Palermo,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
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BILLING CODE 4910–13–P
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2013–1015; Directorate
Identifier 2013–NE–37–AD; Amendment 39–
18859; AD 2017–08–10]
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RIN 2120–AA64
Airworthiness Directives; Rolls-Royce
plc Turbofan Engines
Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule; request for
comments.
AGENCY:
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We are superseding
airworthiness directive (AD) 2017–01–
01 for all Rolls-Royce plc (RR) RB211–
Trent 970–84, RB211–Trent 970B–84,
RB211–Trent 972–84, RB211–Trent
972B–84, RB211–Trent 977–84, RB211–
Trent 977B–84, and RB211–Trent 980–
84 turbofan engines. AD 2017–01–01
required inspections of the low-pressure
turbine (LPT) exhaust case and support
assembly or tail bearing housing (TBH)
to detect cracks or damage. This AD
corrects references to certain service
bulletins in the compliance section of
AD 2017–01–01. This AD was prompted
by reports that references to service
bulletins in AD 2017–01–01 are
incorrect. We are issuing this AD to
correct the unsafe condition on these
products.
DATES: This AD is effective May 9, 2017.
The Director of the Federal Register
approved the incorporation by reference
of a certain publication listed in this AD
as of January 26, 2017 (82 FR 3146,
January 11, 2017).
We must receive any comments on
this AD by June 8, 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: U.S. Department of
Transportation, Docket Operations, M–
30, West Building Ground Floor, Room
W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
Washington, DC 20590, between 9 a.m.
and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
except Federal holidays.
For service information identified in
this AD, contact Rolls-Royce plc,
Corporate Communications, P.O. Box
31, Derby, England, DE24 8BJ; phone:
011–44–1332–242424; fax: 011–44–
1332–245418, or email: https://
www.rolls-royce.com/contact/civil_
team.jsp. You may view this service
information at the FAA, Engine &
Propeller Directorate, 1200 District
Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803. For
information on the availability of this
material at the FAA, call 781–238–7125.
It is also available on the Internet at
https://www.regulations.gov by searching
for and locating Docket No. FAA–2013–
1015.
SUMMARY:
Examining the AD Docket
You may examine the AD docket on
the Internet at https://
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www.regulations.gov by searching for
and locating Docket No. FAA–2013–
1015; 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 mandatory
continuing airworthiness information,
regulatory evaluation, any comments
received, and other information. The
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:
Robert Green, Aerospace Engineer,
Engine Certification Office, FAA, Engine
& Propeller Directorate, 1200 District
Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803; phone:
781–238–7754; fax: 781–238–7199;
email: robert.green@faa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Comments Invited
This AD is a final rule that involves
requirements affecting flight safety, and
we did not provide you with notice and
an opportunity to provide your
comments before it becomes effective.
However, we invite you to send any
written data, views, or arguments about
this AD. Send your comments to an
address listed under the ADDRESSES
section. Include ‘‘Docket No. FAA–
2013–1015; Directorate Identifier 2013–
NE–37–AD’’ at the beginning of your
comments. We specifically invite
comments on the overall regulatory,
economic, environmental, and energy
aspects of this AD. We will consider all
comments received by the closing date
and may amend this 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 AD.
Discussion
On December 22, 2016, we issued AD
2017–01–01, Amendment 39–18768 (82
FR 3146, January 11, 2017), for all RR
RB211–Trent 970–84, RB211–Trent
970B–84, RB211–Trent 972–84, RB211–
Trent 972B–84, RB211–Trent 977–84,
RB211–Trent 977B–84, and RB211–
Trent 980–84 turbofan engines. AD
2017–01–01 required inspections of the
LPT exhaust case and support assembly
or TBH to detect cracks or damage. AD
2017–01–01 resulted from RR
performing additional analysis of
inspection results and determining that
the existing inspections need to be
modified. We issued AD 2017–01–01 to
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[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 77 (Monday, April 24, 2017)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 18845-18849]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2016-7269; Directorate Identifier 2015-NM-198-AD;
Amendment 39-18862; AD 2017-08-13
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 A300 series airplanes; Model A300 B4-600, B4-600R, and F4-
600R series airplanes, and Model A300 C4-605R Variant F airplanes
(collectively called Model A300-600 series airplanes); and Model A310
series airplanes. This AD was prompted by a report indicating that
during inspections to detect corrosion of the bulk cargo doors, several
cracks were discovered. This AD requires inspections of the bulk cargo
door frame to identify any structural repairs and cracking, and
corrective actions if necessary. We are issuing this AD to address the
unsafe condition on these products.
DATES: This AD is effective May 30, 2017.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of May 30,
2017.
ADDRESSES: For service information identified in this final rule,
contact Airbus SAS, Airworthiness Office--EAW, 1 Rond Point Maurice
Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone: +33 5 61 93 36 96;
fax: +33 5 61 93 44 51; email: account.airworth-eas@airbus.com;
Internet: https://www.airbus.com. 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-2016-7269.
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-
7269; 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: Dan Rodina, Aerospace Engineer,
International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA,
1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-3356; telephone: 425-227-2125;
fax: 425-227-1149.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Discussion
We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
part 39 by adding an AD that would apply to certain Airbus Model A300
series airplanes; Model A300 B4-600, B4-600R, and F4-600R series
airplanes, and Model A300 C4-605R Variant F airplanes (collectively
called Model A300-600 series airplanes); and Model A310 series
airplanes. The NPRM published in the Federal Register on
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June 28, 2016 (81 FR 41892). The NPRM was prompted by a report
indicating that during inspections to detect corrosion of the bulk
cargo doors, several cracks were discovered. The NPRM proposed to
require a general visual inspection of the bulk cargo door frame to
identify any structural repairs, a detailed visual inspection of the
frame at the repaired area for any cracking if necessary, and
corrective actions if necessary. We are issuing this AD to detect and
correct cracking of the bulk cargo doors; such cracking could result in
rapid airplane decompression or possible loss of the bulk cargo door.
The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical
Agent for the Member States of the European Union, has issued EASA AD
2015-0238, dated December 18, 2015 (referred to after this as the
Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or ``the MCAI''), to
correct an unsafe condition for certain Airbus Model A300 series
airplanes; Model A300 B4-600, B4-600R, and F4-600R series airplanes,
and Model A300 C4-605R Variant F airplanes (collectively called Model
A300-600 series airplanes); and Model A310 series airplanes. The MCAI
states:
During inspections to detect corrosion on the Bulk Cargo Doors
of Airbus A300 family aeroplanes, several cracks were discovered.
Investigations revealed that a set of SRM [structural repair manual]
repair solutions was defined in 1993, and was classified as
permanent and without limitation. As of 2011, this set of repair
solutions was revised and classified permanent, but with post-repair
required actions.
This condition, if not detected and corrected, could result in
rapid decompression events or even loss of the bulk cargo door.
As per Ageing Aircraft rules, it was determined that new
inspections have to be completed on the Bulk Cargo Door Frames to
detect potential fatigue damages on repaired structures or to
perform a new repair scheme.
Based on the fact that several aeroplanes could potentially be
flying with potential fatigue damages on repaired structures, Airbus
was requested to issue Alert Operator Transmission (AOT) A53W010-15
to provide fleet-wide inspection instructions to address this
condition.
For the reasons describes above, this [EASA] AD requires a one-
time inspection of the bulk cargo door frame to determine whether a
repair has been accomplished and, depending on findings,
accomplishment of applicable corrective action(s).
The required actions in this AD include a detailed visual
inspection of the bulk cargo door frame at the repaired area for any
cracking, repair of cracks, and post-repair inspections of crack-free
frames. This AD affects airplanes that have accumulated more than
14,600 total flight cycles as of the effective date of this AD. For
airplanes that have accumulated 14,600 total flight cycles or fewer as
of the effective date of this AD, no actions are required by this AD;
however, we might consider further rulemaking for these airplanes.
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-
7269.
Comments
We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing
this AD. The following presents the comments received on the NPRM and
the FAA's response to each comment.
Request To Revise the Applicability
United Parcel Service (UPS) requested that we remove Model F4-622R
airplanes from the applicability in paragraph (c) of the proposed AD.
UPS stated that review of the applicable structural repair manual (SRM)
sections identified in Airbus Alert Operators Transmission (AOT)
A53W010-15, Revision 00, including Appendixes 1, 2, 3, and 4, dated
December 15, 2015, revealed that Model A300 F4-622R airplanes with
Airbus Modification 12046 embodied do not have the repair configuration
in question available for use on these airplanes.
We agree with the commenter's request. Since the issuance of the
NPRM, Airbus has revised the service information. Airbus AOT A53W010-
15, Revision 01, including Appendixes 1, 2, 3, and 4, dated October 4,
2016, excludes Model A300 F4-622R and Model F4-605R airplanes in the
post-Modification 12046 configuration. Therefore, we have redesignated
paragraph (c) of the proposed AD as paragraph (c)(1) of this AD and
added paragraph (c)(2) to this AD to exclude those airplanes.
Request To Add Certain Language to the NPRM
Richard Vernon requested that we revise paragraph (g) of the
proposed AD to state that no further action is required for airplanes
on which no structural repairs are identified.
We agree. We have determined that this change is consistent with
the intent of the MCAI. Therefore, we have revised paragraph (g) of
this AD to state that if no structural repairs are found or identified
during the inspection required by paragraph (g) of this AD or the
maintenance records review specified in paragraph (g) of this AD, no
further action is required by this AD for that airplane.
Request To Expand and Reorganize the NPRM
UPS requested that we revise the NPRM to expand paragraph (g) and
to reorganize paragraphs (h) through (i) of the proposed AD. UPS stated
that the initial inspection and applicable corrective actions are
spread over multiple paragraphs, including combining reporting
requirements with the ``no damage found'' follow-on action.
We disagree with the commenter's request. While we understand the
commenter's proposed reorganization of the paragraphs, our intent of
the AD as written is to provide requirements that are consistent with
the requirements of the MCAI. We have not changed this AD in this
regard.
Request To Provide Guidance for Airplanes Repaired After December 2011
UPS commented that a detailed review of paragraphs (g) and (h) of
the proposed AD indicates that there is no guidance for airplanes
without repairs installed or repairs installed after December 2011 when
the repair was classified in the SRM as ``permanent with post-repair
actions.'' UPS stated that it is possible for an airplane with more
than 14,600 total flight cycles to have an SRM repair identified in
Airbus Alert Operators Transmission A53W010-15, Revision 00, dated
December 15, 2015, References (1) through (8), and to be in compliance
with the SRM post-repair actions and still have to re-validate the
repair per the NPRM.
We infer that UPS is requesting that we provide guidance for
airplanes repaired after December 2011 and airplanes with no repairs
installed.
We agree to clarify. There is further action for airplanes repaired
after December 2011, as required by paragraph (h) of this AD. SRM
repairs and post-repair inspections do not allow for detecting cracks
at doubler angles, whether the repairs were permanent or not or
performed before or after December 2011. We have not revised this AD in
this regard. For airplanes on which no structural repairs are
identified during the inspection required by paragraph (g) of this AD
or the records review specified in paragraph (g) of this AD, no further
action is necessary. As stated previously, we have added language to
paragraph (g) of this AD that states that if no structural repairs are
found or identified, no further action is required by this AD for that
airplane.
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Request To Allow Maintenance Records Review in Lieu of Inspection
UPS provided restructured text for paragraph (g) of the proposed
AD. The text includes an allowance to review the airplane maintenance
records to identify the existence of any structural repairs of the bulk
cargo door frame.
From this language provided by UPS, we infer that UPS was
requesting that we include an option to allow a review of the airplane
maintenance records to determine the existence of any structural
repairs in lieu of the required general visual inspection of the bulk
cargo door frame. We agree. We have revised paragraph (g) of this AD to
add a statement that a review of airplane maintenance records is
acceptable in lieu of the inspection specified in paragraph (g) of this
AD as long as the existence of any structural repairs can be
conclusively determined from that review. We have also revised
paragraph (h) of this AD to refer to the maintenance records review.
Request for Credit for Previous Actions
FedEx requested that we allow credit for those airplanes which have
been previously inspected in accordance with Airbus AOT A53W010-15,
Revision 00, including Appendixes 1, 2, 3, and 4, dated December 15,
2015. FedEx stated that it has previously performed the required
inspection on its airplanes as specified in Airbus AOT A53W010-15,
Revision 00, including Appendixes 1, 2, 3, and 4, dated December 15,
2015. FedEx stated that Airbus indicated that airplanes having
accumulated less than 14,600 total flight cycles will be covered later
by another means of inspection. FedEx asserted that the NPRM will
impose an additional burden based upon the results of the inspection on
its airplanes, which were all negative.
We agree with the commenter's request for the reasons stated. We
have revised this AD to provide credit for actions specified in
paragraphs (g) and (h) of this AD if those actions were done before the
effective date of this AD using Airbus AOT A53W010-15, Revision 00,
including Appendixes 1, 2, 3, and 4, dated December 15, 2015.
Conclusion
We reviewed the relevant data, considered the comments received,
and determined that air safety and the public interest require adopting
this AD with the changes described previously and minor editorial
changes. We have determined that these minor changes:
Are consistent with the intent that was proposed in the
NPRM for correcting the unsafe condition; and
Do not add any additional burden upon the public than was
already proposed in the NPRM.
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
We reviewed Airbus AOT A53W010-15, Revision 01, including
Appendixes 1, 2, 3, and 4, dated October 4, 2016. The service
information describes procedures for a general visual inspection of the
bulk cargo door frame to identify any structural repairs, and a
detailed visual inspection of the frame at the repaired area. The
service information also provides procedures for contacting Airbus for
repair instructions and reporting of inspection results. 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 135 airplanes of U.S. registry. We
estimate the following costs to comply with this 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......................... 1 work-hour x $85 per hour $0 $85 $11,475
= $85.
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We have received no definitive data that would enable us to provide
cost estimates for the on-condition actions specified in this AD,
except for the cost of reporting, specified as follows:
On-Condition Costs
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Cost per
Action Labor cost Parts cost product
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Reporting.................................. 1 work-hour x $85 per hour = $85... $0 $85
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Paperwork Reduction Act
A federal agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not
required to respond to, nor shall a person be subject to penalty for
failure to comply with a collection of information subject to the
requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act unless that collection of
information displays a current valid OMB control number. The control
number for the collection of information required by this AD is 2120-
0056. The paperwork cost associated with this AD has been detailed in
the Costs of Compliance section of this document and includes time for
reviewing instructions, as well as completing and reviewing the
collection of information. Therefore, all reporting associated with
this AD is mandatory. Comments concerning the accuracy of this burden
and suggestions for reducing the burden should be directed to the FAA
at 800 Independence Ave. SW., Washington, DC 20591, ATTN: Information
Collection Clearance Officer, AES-200.
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
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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):
2017-08-13: Amendment 39-18862; Docket No. FAA-2016-7269;
Directorate Identifier 2015-NM-198-AD.
(a) Effective Date
This AD is effective May 30, 2017.
(b) Affected ADs
None.
(c) Applicability
(1) This AD applies to Airbus Model A300 B2-1A, B2-1C, B2K-3C,
B2-203, B4-2C, B4-103, and B4-203 airplanes; Model A300 B4-601, B4-
603, B4-620, B4-622, B4-605R, B4-622R, F4-605R, and F4-622R
airplanes, and Model A300 C4-605R Variant F airplanes; and Model
A310-203, -204, -221, -222, -304, -322, -324, and -325 airplanes,
certificated in any category, that have accumulated more than 14,600
total flight cycles as of the effective date of this AD.
(2) Airbus Model A300 F4-605R and F4-622R airplanes in the post-
Modification 12046 configuration are not affected by the
requirements of this AD.
(d) Subject
Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 53, Fuselage.
(e) Reason
This AD was prompted by a report indicating that during
inspections to detect corrosion of the bulk cargo doors, several
cracks were discovered. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct
cracking of the bulk cargo doors; such cracking could result in
rapid airplane decompression or possible loss of the bulk cargo
door.
(f) Compliance
Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified,
unless already done.
(g) Inspection
Within 250 flight cycles or 6 months after the effective date of
this AD, whichever occurs first: Do a general visual inspection of
the bulk cargo door frame to identify the existence of any
structural repairs, in accordance with the instructions of Airbus
Alert Operators Transmission (AOT) A53W010-15, Revision 01,
including Appendixes 1, 2, 3, and 4, dated October 4, 2016. A review
of airplane maintenance records is acceptable in lieu of this
inspection as long as the existence of any structural repairs can be
conclusively determined from that review. If no structural repairs
are found or identified during the inspection or maintenance records
review, no further action is required by this AD for that airplane.
(h) Detailed Visual Inspection
If, during the general visual inspection required by paragraph
(g) of this AD or the maintenance records review specified in
paragraph (g) of this AD, any repair is found or identified on the
bulk cargo door frame: Before further flight, do a detailed visual
inspection for cracking of the frame at the repaired area, in
accordance with the instructions of Airbus AOT A53W010-15, Revision
01, including Appendixes 1, 2, 3, and 4, dated October 4, 2016.
(i) Crack Repair
If any cracking is found during the detailed visual inspection
required by paragraph (h) of this AD: Before further flight, repair
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) Post-Repair Actions for Crack-Free Frames
If no cracking is found during the detailed visual inspection
required by paragraph (h) of this AD: Do the actions in paragraphs
(j)(1) and (j)(2) of this AD.
(1) At the applicable time specified in paragraph (j)(1)(i) or
(j)(1)(ii) of this AD: Send a report of the inspection results to
Airbus Service Bulletin Reporting Online Application on Airbus World
(https://w3.airbus.com/).
(i) If the inspection was done on or after the effective date of
this AD: Submit the report within 60 days after the inspection.
(ii) If the inspection was done before the effective date of
this AD: Submit the report within 60 days after the effective date
of this AD.
(2) Within 2,800 flight cycles after the detailed visual
inspection required by paragraph (h) of this AD: Do applicable post-
repair inspections and repairs, using a method approved by the
Manager, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport Airplane
Directorate, FAA; or EASA; or Airbus's EASA DOA.
(k) Credit for Previous Actions
This paragraph provides credit for the actions specified in
paragraphs (g) and (h) of this AD, if those actions were performed
before the effective date of this AD using Airbus AOT A53W010-15,
Revision 00, including Appendixes 1, 2, 3, and 4, dated December 15,
2015.
(l) 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: Dan Rodina,
Aerospace Engineer, International Branch, ANM-116, Transport
Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057-
3356; telephone: 425-227-2125; 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 EASA;
or Airbus's EASA DOA. If approved by the DOA, the approval must
include the DOA-authorized signature.
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(m) Related Information
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information
(MCAI) EASA AD 2015-0238, dated December 18, 2015, for related
information. This MCAI may be found in the AD docket on the Internet
at https://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket
No. FAA-2016-7269.
(2) Service information identified in this AD that is not
incorporated by reference is available at the addresses specified in
paragraphs (n)(3) and (n)(4) of this AD.
(n) 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 Alert Operators Transmission A53W010-15, Revision 01,
including Appendixes 1, 2, 3, and 4, dated October 4, 2016.
(ii) Reserved.
(3) For service information identified in this AD, contact
Airbus SAS, Airworthiness Office--EAW, 1 Rond Point Maurice
Bellonte, 31707 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96;
fax +33 5 61 93 44 51; email account.airworth-eas@airbus.com;
Internet https://www.airbus.com.
(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 April 13, 2017.
Dionne Palermo,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
[FR Doc. 2017-07981 Filed 4-21-17; 8:45 am]
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